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Rabbi Kassel Abelson to address women's group

Midwest Branch of Women's League for Conservative Judaism has announced that Rabbi Kassel Abelson will speak at its Spring Conference hosted by Omaha April 2628. Rabbi Abelson, spiritual leader of Beth El Synagogue in __ .u i Minneapohs, is Rabbi Abelson also president of the Rabbinical Assembly, the international organisation of 1200 Conservative rabbis. He will present a Torah study session for the delegates. Rabbi Abelson, a 1943 graduate of New York University, became assistant rabbi at Beth El in 1948 immediately after being ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. He has both a master's and a doctorate of Hebrew letters from the Seminary. During the three years he was in Minneapolis, fUbbi Abelson organized the Youtji Program which formed the nucleus for the United Synagogue Youth organization, now an integral part of Conservative Judaism in America. In 1951, Rabbi Abelson left Beth El when he entered the U.S. Air Corps as a chaplain. Statioi»ed in Casablanca, he served not only

Jewish servicemen but also the large Casablanca Jewish community. Returning from overseas in 1953, Rabbi Abelson went to Shearith Israel Synagogue in Columbus, Ga., where during,the four years of his tenure he became recognized as one of the outstanding leaders of Conservative Judaism in the Southeast Region. He returned to Beth El in Minneapolis in 1957 as associate rabbi with Rabbi David Aronson. He became senior rabbi when Rabbi Aronson retired in 1960. In addition to his rabbinic responsibilities, Rabbi .\belson is the convener of the Minnesota Inter-religious Cornmittee, and is co<;hairman of the Minnesota InterReligious Committee on Bio-Medical Ethics. He was a member of the Governor's Advisory Conunittee on the Family and the Mayor's Committee on Civil Liberties. He was also a representative of the State of Minnesota to the White House Conference on the Family in 1980, and he has served on the staff of the St. Paul Seminary. Rabbi Abelson serves on the Talmud Torah Board and the Board of the Federation for Jewish Services in Minneapolis. As the author of several pamphlets, including "A Time of Sorrow," Rabbi Abelson brings his' expertise to the Conference titled "For Everything there is a Season and a Time."

Jeff Taxman leads the children's group in Skybird, a major musical number at Campaign Cabaret. The children from left are: Lance Polikov, Maggie Jacobson, Annie Nogg, Michael Cohn and Gila Drazen. See additional photos on pages 8 and 9.

Campaign Cabaret thrills 900 with musical revue

By Morris Maline (This article includes opinion) Words alone are not enough. You would have to have been there to appreciate Campaign Cabaret. And ahnost 900 were there-offering a standing ovation and screams of delight in \ tribute to the homespun talent of the Jew• ish community. -"Sc»res of singers and dancers joined in a ' Newcomers to musical revue that included a wide.range of Omaha will be welnumbers performed by children and adults comed at a brunch of all ages. on Sunday, April Originally scheduled for last Saturday 26, beginning at 11 night, the dinner and show had to be posta.m. at the home of poned until Monday night because of the Steve and SusaO unseasonal blizzard. Silver. Fortunately, according to the opening an"The Jewish Fednouncement, the orchestra, sound and lighteration of Omaha ing technicians, and Peony Park were availsponsors two adult able for the change in date. newcomer events . Mort Trachtenbarg, president, Jewish each year," exFederation of Omaha, quipped that even the plained Judy Siff, school system cooperated by canceling recently appointed Tuesday's classes so that the cWldren didn't Newcomer Commithave to worry about staying up late. Judy Siff, Newcomers Committee chairman, displays a welcome bag tee chairman, "and Campai^ Cabaret—a fund-raising exof Sabbath wine and chaUah. A similar welcome bag is deUvered brunch at the Siltravaganza intxiuoed by the Jewish commuvers' promises to be to every newcomer family. ^ nity of Omaha for all gift-givers to the Fedfun, casual and even eration Campaign—originated last year and for others. We've had to change cities behelpful to the sixty-five people who have fore, but the gradousness and genuine con- was re-activat^d for the current Campaign been invited. by popular demand. "Our family moved to Omaha two years cern of the Omaha Jewish conununity was Marcia and Jack B. Cohen served as Camago from Boston," added Mrs. Siff, "and we special and made us .feel right at home. paign Cabaret chairmen, and Campaign "I've never lived anywhere else," were so grateful for the warm welcome we leaders Joan Lehr, Leonard and Bert Lewis received. People really reached out to us— remarked Mrs. Silver, an Omaha native, greeted the guests (Contmued on Page 2) we were so touched. I wanted to do the same

Newcomers'brunch announced

Mr. Trachtenbarg recited the Hamotzi and Cantor Harold Firestone led the Birkat Hamazon. The cast and credits for Campaign Cabaret follow: "TRADITION" Howard David Borden, Robert Epstein, Sandy Friedman, Marvin M. Parihnan, Jeff Taxman, Stan Widman, David Christensen, JBarry Davies, Danny Epstein, Dan FeUman, Dan Kasin, Chad Polikov, Andrew Wigodsky, Jane Batt, Susie Drazen, Beth Ginsburg, Julee Katzman, Debbie Nalven, Sibby Wolfson, Kim Broder, Andee Friedlander, Becca Goldstein, Andrea Goodman, Lisa Goodman, Nicole Lemer, Lesley Plotkin, Rabbi Paul Drazen, Rabbi Isaac Nadoff. "ANI MA'AMIN" Ozzie Nogg "MOMMA, MOMMA, MOMMA" Steve Denenberg, Eunie Denenberg. "GOD BLESS THE CHILD" Eunie Denenberg "DODI LI" Jane Batt, Anne Broder, Susie Drazen, Karen Javitch, Patty Nogg, Sibby Wolfson. "SKYBIRD" Jeff Taxman, Jon Broder, Kelly Broder, Kim Broder, David Christensen, Danny Cohn, Michael Cohn, GUa Drazen, Dan Fellman, Andee Friedlander, Jimmy Friedlander, Andrea Friedman, Becca Goldstein, (Continued on Page 31

With iiope always: An interview with Elie Wiesel

I will return to Nebraska with a television interview. I By The Rev. Elizabeth B. Beams want to discourage guilt and in its place, I want the interExecutive Producer view to plead with each of us to again make a commitment Great Plains Media Ministry to life so that events such as Holocaust may never be Editor's Note: ' Elie Wiesel, the 1986 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, will repeated. I am aware that Americans harbor such hope but, 1 also speak in Omaha on Wednesday, April 29,1987, at 7:30 p.m., see destructive forces, such as racial hatred or economic at the Omaha Civic Auditorium, 1804 Capitol. privilege undermining the vision. In many places the Tickets are $3 for adults, $2 for students and can be purChurch has faired poorly in exhibiting Christ's justice and chased from TIX, 342-7107, the Jewish Community Cen, t i^ • • i.' ter 334-8200 and United Christian Ministries in Higher love. I, too, have participated or been silent about mjustice. Education, UNO, 558-6737. With that in mind, however, and because I accepted the MONDAY MORNING-I am enroute to interview invitation to interview him, I become responsible for makProfessor Elie Wiesel. Nobel Laureate. Survivor of Ausching the great American heartland more aware of the truths witz and Buchenwald. Author. Teacher. Story-teller. StuProfessor Wiesel knows intimately: that apathy feeds dent of life. , , , , , . ,,. suffering; that individuals can and must resist evil, can On the one hand, his words reveal the shadows of civilimake a difference in this world by speaking out; that all zation, the darkness of humanity's inhumanity. Insanity. life is a cherished gift belonging to God and entrusted to On the other hand, his writings and life affirm hope and humanity; that our dead must never die in vain. compassion. I am steeped in his stories. I dream them at I know many Christian clergy and laity remain unaware night. I hear them in my mind. of the meaning that the Holocaust holds for humanity's I take my thoughts of the impending interview everyfuture, the weight it places on humanity's survival. I ask where I go. As I prepare, I question the meaning of the myself in what ways will this interview serve the reign of Holocaust. Answers elude me. I am shocked by how many God and help create a better world for all peoples? people latk knowledge of or interest in either the Holocaust MONDAY AFTERNOON-I arrive at Boston Univeror the evidences of hate that are prevalent today.

sity after climbing every physical, mental and spiritual hwdle possible to overwhelm me to the task and opportunity ahead. The entire world, it seems, is calling on Professor Wiesel or is crowding around him. The phone rings, it is Paris, Israel, a child. All want to speak to him. I think, "the Nobel Peace Prize brings no peace to its recipients." I am invited into his small office. It is crowded with books and papers and now a T.V. crew. Professor Wiesel is calm and in control. He is warm and hospitable. A quiet silence emanates from him. It is equal to the simplicity of his surroundings. This lifestyle is even more evident as he speaks of being a Nobel Laureate: "All the honors I receive occasionally, justly or not, I know what they really mean within the context of my life. I am not a spokesman, nor am I a public figure. I am a teacher. And as a teacher, I see my role as a witness ... [The Nobel] gave me keys, very special keys, that can open certain gates, cwtain doors ... It's part of an instrument to fight power." Although I have no illusions about his humanity, the time together feels holy and it is inspiring to hear him speak of resisting evil. He says, " I have learned to live in a society where there (Continned on Page 5)

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Twinning lists here Fran Rod and Lois Epstein, co-chairmen of the Bar and Bat Mitzvah twinning program for the Omaha Committee for Soviet Jewry, have received the Russian twinning profiles for 1988. Anyone in Omaha and the surrounding areas who will be celebrating a Bar or B&U. Mitzvah during 1988, and who would like more information on the twinning program may call Mrs. Rod at 333-5123, or Mrs. Epstein at 330-1134.

Awards-ceremony re-scheduled Steve Nogg, chairman, announces that the Annual Youth Basketball Awards Ceremony has been rescheduled to take place on Sunday, April 12, 4 p.m. in the JCC gymnasium.

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Darrin Roitstein Darrin Roitstein, son of Betty and Larry Roitstein, win celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on April 11 at Temple Israel. Darrin is in seventh grade at Lewis and Clark Junior High School. He is an active member of Boy Scout Troop 31. He also enjoys playing baseball and collecting baseball cards. Darrin has one sister, Jaclyn. Grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. Morris E. Roitstein and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Cackin."

Ellen Albin and Corinne Levin have announced the chairwomen for Hadassah's 1987 HIES style-show and luncheon. Patricia Newman, Phyllis Newman and Sharee Newman will coordinate this year's fundraising event to benefit Hadassah sponsored educational services in Israel. •According to Mrs. Albin, ' 'we are delighted to have all of the Mrs. Newmans involved with this very special luncheon. They have planned a unique and lovely afternoon—including an inter-generational styleshow with fashions for children. We are looking forward to 8 very enjoyable afternoon!" The HIES luncheon is being held on May 27 at Highland Country Club and is open to members and nonmembers.

Newcomers'brunch (Continued from Page 1) "but if my family ever had to move to a new city, 1 would certainly appreciate a welcome from the Jewish community. As it is, I now have the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. Steve and I both look forward to the Sunday brunch in our home." This year, for the first time, representatives from Beth El, Beth Israel and Temple Israel will be in attendance along with

members of the Newcomers Committee. "We've also sent a letter to Jewish civic organizations asking them to furnish information to be displayed on a Community Information Table," added Mrs. Siff. Any newcomer family or individual who did not receive an invitation, or anyone wishing additional information, should contact EUie Penner, at the Federation office, 334-8200, ext. 264. Dietary laws will be observed.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SATURDAY, APRIL 4 Jazz Concert with Amram, 8 p,m ^ SUNDAY, APRIL 5 ^ Health Fair. 8;30 a.m. ' Kidability, 1 p.m. P Mamaloshen Society, 2 p.m Super Sunday A Temple Israel Mans Club Brunch, 10 am. Temple Njunior B'nai B'rith Bowling League, 1:30 p m.. Cougar Lanes 0 MONDAY, APRIL 6 Hebrew Class, 9:30 am S Health Fair, 8:30 am « Federation Executive Committee, 4 p m V Federation Super Week, 6 p.m. TUESDAY, APRIL 7 Hebrew Class, 9:30 am. JCC Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m Super Week, 6 p.m. Beth Israel Sisterhood Open Board, 10:30 a.m., Beth Israel Beth El Women's League Board Meeting. 9:30 a.m., Beth El Temple Israel Sisterhood Board Meeting, 10 a.m.. Temple Temple Israel Sisterhood Luncheon, 12:30 p.m.. Temple Old Timers, 10:30 a.m. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 Hebrew Class, 10 a.m. Braille Class, 9 a,m. Beginning Hebrew, 11 a.m. Hebrew Class, 7 p.m. Hebrew High, 7:30 p.m. Super Week, 6 p.m. Hadassah Board Meeting, 9:30 a.m. B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers, Noon, Howard Johnson's Temple Israel Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Temple Jewish Studies, 7:30 p.m., Beth Israel THURSDAY, APRIL 9 Federation Budget and Allocations Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Dance Committee, 7:30 p.m. Walk-in Drop-in, 10:30 a.m.i Beth El Na'amat USA, Moms & Tots, 1 p.m.

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Campaign Cabaret thrills 900 with musical revue (Continued from Page 11 _.ndrea Goodman, Eric Goodman, Lisa Goodman, Carrie Jacobson, Maggie Jacobion, Jenny Javitch, Mark Javitch. Nicole Lemer, Annie Nogg, Brian Nogg, Jeff Nogg, Lesley Plotkin, Lance Polikov, Lindsay Taxman, Whitney Taxman, Andy •Weitz, Katie Weiti, Alex Wolfson, Rebecca ^olfson. "THArS ENTERTAINMENT Jane Fredkin, Gail Ginsburg. "MI YIMAUEL" Howard David Borden, Sandy Friedman, Bob Hurwitz, Mark Trustin, Stan Widman. "I'M STILL HERE" Elaine Jabenis "WHEN THE KIDS GET MARRIED Don Rice, Ewie Rice, Jerry Wasserman, Phyllis Wasserman, "AYTZ CHAIM HI" Joanie Jacobson, Ozzie Nogg. "S'WONDERFUL" Karen Javitch, Phil Sokolof.

SPECIAL THANKS TO Ibsen Costume Rental, Kneeter Furs, Pam Cohn, Ruthie Potash, Amy Friedman, Mr. Tuxedo, Darlene Golbitz, Susie Drazen, Cathy Christensen. DECORATIONS Marlene Hechtman, PhyUis Newman, Sharee Newman. FOOD Bobbie Epstein, Andi Kavich. HOSTS/HOSTESSES Robert Belgrade, Ruth Cohen, Marilyn and Gary Colick, Pam and Bob Eisenberg, Sonia and Irving Forbes, Barbara and Dean Frankel, Debbie and Scott Friedman, Carol and Maimy Goldberg, Shirley and Leonard Goldstein, Caryl and Barton Greenberg, Susan and Paul Shyken, Joodi and Norman Veitzer. INVITATIONS Gail Kohll, Leslie Kully.

MAILING Sandra Kohll, Chairman; Shelly Ban, Re"IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR" becca Berenstein, Sadye Cohn, Ethel Edgar, Phil Sokolof Ann Fisher, Ruth Klass, Ruth Levine, He"TEARS ARE NOT ENOUGH " len Muskin, Phyllis Newman, Francis Ensemble, The Older Adult Choir (Yotmg Robinson, Faye Ruback, Sissy Silber, Energetic Seniors) Gladys Thomas, Sally Venger, Ida Zoorwill. PRODUCTION STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Director—Joanie Jacobson; Assistant to Larry Kavich Director—Jessica Pantano; Musical Director/Arranger—Kate Schrader; ChoreogPUBLICITY rapher—Jamie Koll; Assistant to ChoreogJoanie Jacobson rapher—Julie Tarr, Stage Manager—Darcy Beck; Lighting Design—Mike Runice; CosRESERVATIONS * tumes—Patty Nogg; Props—Sibby WolfAnn Goldstein son; Sound—McClellan Audio Services. USHERS THE BAND Bert Cohen, Robyn Epstein, Lisa HurDirector-Piano-Synthesizer—Kate SSchrader; Violin—Arnold Schatz; Violin- witz, An Riekes, Lisa Schulman, Randi EpDebbie Greenblatt; Violin—Gay Kohl; Vio- stein, Jon Fellman, Miki Penner, Michael lin-Paul Todd; Cello-Beverly Daw; Rosenblatt, Trudi Seiner. Triunpet— Brian Grasmick; Trumpet—Joel ADDENDUM Edwards; Trombone—Km Hmnve; TromOne of last year's main acts—E. Robett bone—Steve Henderson; ftute-Clarinet- and Murray Newman—returned to the Saxaphone—Tom Hartig; Flute-Clarinet- stage this year—but not as singers. They I Saxaphone—Tom Cliffton; Flute-Clarinet- explained the need for additional funds and Saxaphone—Mark Benson; Guitar—Ron appealed for a five per cent increase in :Cooley; Bass—Andy Hall; Drums-Percus- pledges. sion—Tod Barnard.

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This column is devoted to Campaign Cabaret, and I'm certain that the decision will not surprise a great number of people. Almost 15 per cent of the entire Jewish community of Omaha attended the musical revue at Peony Park Monday night. And to get this number of people to any event-let alone an event which followed on the heels of a blizzard-is a compliment to the performers and audience alike. Campaign Cabaret was a first-class production in every respect and each of the scores who participated should be walking taller this week. 1 don't know how effective Campaign Cabaret was in gaining pledges for the Federation Campaign, but I can't think of a more worthwhile, a more cohesive force on the Jewish community than this show. Most likely, there will be a continuing ground-swell urging that Campaign Cabaret be continued as an annual event. Many contributed to the success of this musical show, and it would be foolhardy to try and identify all of the individuals for credit. Yet, someone must come to center stage and accept the plaudits in behalf of all who have worked so hard to make this event so successful. . • That individual, by universal acclaim, is Joanie Jacobson, who served as director. Ms. Jacobson who recently joined the staff of the Jewish Federation as public relations director took hundreds of skills and shaped them into a professional production—a show which gives the entire community an opportunity to kvell (beam with pride.) In addition to the performers, many scores of volunteers worked on the arrangments for the dinner and the program. Their efforts contributed greatly to the success of the evening. When all is said and.done, what remains? I can only repeat the stirring words from the closing number and hope that these words move you the reader as they move me the writer:

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Something is terribly wrong with contemporary synagogue and temple life in the United States. No, it is not the low rates of affiliation. Studies from around the country now show that nearly nine out of ten Jews will join a synagogue or temple sometime in their lives. They may not stay members for very long, but they do join. And it is not infrequent attendance. Staying away is orJy a symptom. A malaise runs much deeper and is more threatening to the quality of Jewish life. Synagogues and temples are centers of behavior that are antithetical to Jewish values. In short, they are active nests of nasty and petty politics. To be sure, many wonderful things are happening at synagogues and temples all over the United States. Attendance is up, and more young people are participat-. ing at Shabbat services. Some exciting and rich educational and religious programs are thriving. The positive side of synagogue life may camouflage, but cannot hide, the more ugly scenes that occur all too frequently. Scenes? Battlefields are more like it, where families end up not speaking to one another; people withhold their contributions, or constantly threaten to; and employees are treated like slaves, or worse. Meetings are held where people say things about one another that would constitute libel and slander suits outside of the synagogue. Anyone who has attended a synagogue or temple fracas knows that they will never hear more unkind barbs and accusations fly so freely. The warfare takes place in committee meetings, executive sessions, board of directors' meetings, and full-scale congregational blood lettings. These layers and layers of administrative structure that characterize synagogues and temples offer many forums for political infighting. Of course, churches and other non-profit laities do not behave much differently. Disgraceful behavior may be interdenominational, but that does not justify it in a Jewish house of worship. What is happening in synagogues and temples that is so terrible? Employees are mistreated, from the clerical staff to the rabbi. People are fired at whim, hours are long, the daily abuse is high. People play games with one another's reputations, using well developed telephone networks to spread rumors. Much-ne«ied programs are blocked or dropped because some machers are on power highs and revel in the ability to make or break changes. People yell and scream. They call each other names. They form little or big political cliques and organize meetings in living roomj an4 "»9"^^ shpps. 'i;he phones ring.incessantly, planning the next move, consolidating support, figuring out ways to sabotage the opposition. Issues often give way to personalities, and the character assassinations mushroom. The vicious fights may be worth it, one might argue, in the pursuit of the lofty religious goals that are pursued in the everyday life of a synagogue or temple. Wrong again. What do synagogue factions fight about? There are buildings and grounds issues, like whether or not to install new tile floors or replace the lectern, or what kind of stove to put in the new and improved kitchen. There are ritual issues, like how aliyot on the High Holidays will be allocated, or whether or not to omit certain parts of the service for the sake of brevity. Then, of course, there are education issues, like how much to charge for adult education classes, and whether or not the Cantor or someone else should train Bar/Bat Mitzvah students. And let us not forget personnel issues, such as the need for some parttime clerical help, how much of a raise should the rabbi receive, and does the rabbi deserve an extra week of vacation. Often the political buzzing goes on in intense clusters of congregants who do business during Shabbat services or at the following Kiddush or any other time that the necessary minyan of two is together. I once saw a group of ushers indignantly keep a group of latecomers out of the Sanctuary for Kol Nidre, and then spend the entire time standing and talking loudly about next year's seating arrangements. Clearly, most synagogue political battles have nothing to do with religious life or religious beliefs. They have to do with administration, operation, social status, tind personal feuds. Occasionally, a ritual committee may address a substantive issue like whether or not a Shabbat service should be shortened. But the discussion focuses on whether or not the action will attract more worshippers, make a big giver unhappy, or help a membership drive. The battle does not deal with whether or not people will learn more or less, or have a better or worsie religious experience. < I suppose that a synagogue or temple is a comfortable environment for people to act out their need to acquire power and feel a sense of importance. Unlike both the workplace and the home, there really aren't any risks for playing too hard and crossing over the borders of decency and connmon sense. All that is at stake is status within the limited confines of the synagogue walls. A political loss may be embarrassing, but there are no other repercussions. If people behaved at home or work the way they do in a synagogue or temple, their spouses would leave them (or ought to) and their co-workers or employers would boot them out of the office or store. Of course, some of them are the boss, and feel free to terrorize their fellow congregants the way they do their own employees.

lk>ne of the excuses for all this monkey business is the need for tight fiscal management, which of course leads to mistreatment of employees and other excesses. How often the cry is heard: "tl»e bills have to be paid or we will have to close the building." If a synagogue or temple stays afloat while operating in a way that violates Jewish values and teachings, then it is better off closed. Survival, in the absence of proper moral behavior, is not much of an accomplishment. All this political battling is damaging in a number of ways. Many people will choose not to become involved in synagogue and temple life because of the political infighting and game playing. The vibrancy of these religious organizations depends upon new ideas, energy, and volunteer help. A person who is interested in becoming more involved will quickly be turned off by groups of inner circles of old friends and enemies, cliques having a free-for-all over whether or not the secretary ought to have Blue-Cross coverage (should there be a question?). Synagogue and temple board and committee members somehow forget that they are laboring on behalf of a religious institution and should therefore be guided by somewhat loftier principles than Roberts' Rules of Order, which are only used to manipulate a meeting anyway. The Synagogue and Temple Legions of the Grand Wars could stand some simple lessons from their religious traditions. It's wrong to embarrass people in public. It's wrong to spread rumors that hurt a rabbi's or cantor's or administrator's professional standing. It's wrong to provide employees with inadequate pay and benefits. Religious life, after all, is still one of the few places that right and wrong, good and bad, are still legitimately grappled with. (Certainly, government has almost abdicated this domain in modem American politics.) The measure of congregational behavior must be made in the moral terms of the constraints of Jewish law and tradition. The petty political maneuvering and infighting, the quest for power and its misuse in the decision making process, the mistreatment of professional, clerical and service staff, have no place in synagogues and temples. Each synagogue and temple shouJd pause and evaluate. It should reconsider its way of doing business. Codes of behavior need to be developed and followed. Synagogues and temples are constantly looking at their bylaws and constitutions to help mediate political controversy. They rarely have codes of ethical behavior that are clearly stated, obeyed and enforced. The time has come.

(ll(g1tlt(gir@ to ttke (g(dlfltoir) The Jewish Press reserves the right to edit letters tor reasons of length or content. To the Editor On behalf of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, and ourselves, we want to take this opportunity to say thank you. Saturday, Monday, it made no difference. Campaign Cabaret '87 was an evening the Omaha Jewish commimity will long remember. Of course, we'll remember the blizzard and the disappointment of some and the inconvenience to others. But above all, we'll remember being together, over 800 of us braving the elements and enjoying ourselves because we're Jewish. To all of you, for your support, your loyalty and your dollars, we say thank you. The cast and crew of Campaign Cabaret gave us a show of shows. It was a heartwarming, sentimental rendition of the generations, family, the life cycle—Jewish traditions. To all of you, for your energy, talent and dedication, we give it a five-star review and say thank you. To all the hundreds of volimteers who spent dozens of hours behind the scenes, in front of the scenes, anywhere they were needed to do a job right, thank you. Hundreds of us came together to celebrate ourselves and our rich heritage. We were proud of each other. We were strong. All the work, the hours, the expense, the worryit was worth it—every beautiful, tuneful moment. It was an honor to part of Campaign Cabaret '87 and to all of you who made it great—we say thank you. Jack and Marcia Cohen To the Editor: The Yeshiva University Museum is planning an exhibition in 1988 to explore the Jewish contribution to international sport. From the Biblical to the Modem era, the outstanding achievements of Jewish athletes will be chronicled. We shall also present the Jewish attitude toward sport from the religious perspective as well as from the perspectives of ownership, management, sportswriting, and sports medicine/psychology. If you are aware of any present-day Jewish sports figures of high caliber who have not yet come to the attention of the sporting press, or of nearly-forgotten Jewish athletes, or of little-known anecdotes about Jewish stars of the past, we would appreciate your cooperation in maldng this information available to us. We would also be grateful if you would put us on the track of any sports memorabilia (equipment, uniforms, yearbooks, scorecards, newspaper clippings and the like) associated with the already acknowledged Jewish greats which mi{^t be displayed favorably in an exhibition of this ^°^Dr. Joseph Hoffman Yeshiva University Museum 2620 Amsterdam Ave, New Yorl^y^

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With hope always: An interview with Elie Wiesel (CoDtinDcd from Page 1) are so many forces trying to take hold of your attention, of your soul. And all I can do is reaist. I resist seduction. I resist persecution. I think I resist both very well. 1 know what substance means ... |it| is the ethical aspect of whatever we do ... It is always human-centered." I ask him if justice can be found in the world, if it is real? "It's real," Professor Wiesel replies, "but justice should be defined only by the victims of injustice. I must Usten to those who suffer and they tell me what is justice and what is not." And compassion, I ask? "In order to give power to the word 'justice' we need to keep it personal," he says. "I act justly, with compassion. If I had to choose between compassion and justice, I would still choose compassion." As we talked, I compared Professor Wiesel to the JudeoChristian tradition of the messenger. He resisted my attempts saying, *'It is too much to say that I am anyone's messenger. Nobody elected me. Nobody chose me. Usually a prophet has been chosen by God, but I wasn't chosen by anyone ... I chose myself and I go ... Since I survived it is my duty to convey some meaning about my survival I had done nothing to remain alive. I was much too weak and much too inadequate and clumsy and everything... But somehow, by accident, I was always, together with a few others, behind and the door of the gates were locked just when we were there. And those beyond the gates went to their death and we went back to our barracks until the next day. But it also means that there is someone who went through the gates in my place. For had I been there he might have l^n left behind. And I always think of that person. Who was that person? Am I his messenger? Do I have the right to say that? I don't really know and I will never know. All I do know is that there is a certain message that we all are empowered to deliver and the message is a kind of humanizing message... I must do something with every minute which could have been someone else's. Professor Wiesel and I speak for a long time about what people today can do to make a difference in the world. I ask him what lessons, if any, we in America have learned from past struggles, be they racial, religious or economic. He says "an individual can make a difference." (Such trite words, I think to myself. I've heard them so often from people of privilege, not from the powerless.) He continues with

such persuasion in his voice, that I again believe. "Each time we protest someone being held in the Soviet Union or in Chile, their only hope is you and I, people like you or I. We must shout, scream something! If we don't, not only will nothing happen but we will be accomplices." As we talk Professor Wiesel cites the mission of Anwar Sadat, the president of Egypt who, before he was assassinated worked as a "man of peace." "He made a difference," Professor Wiesel says. "Not only did he change history but the people who received him, they too, changed history. Which means, if one person does something good it affects other people as well." I note that malevolence of others has an affect on people, too. Professor Wiesel acknowledges this and speaks clearly against evil. Of terrorism, the Nobel Laureate warns that terrorism is the newest evil today. "It is a plague,"

he says. "We muat stop romanticizing terrariam, glorifying violence. Unleas we do aomething on the higfaaat leval, we shall be its victims." And of aparthreid, the insidkMS evil of racial segregation in South Africa, Profeasor Wieaei notes that it is, today,"... one of the foremost social and philosophical evils of the world. And we must do everything, but literally everything, to uproot it." An hour with Elie Wiesel, 1986 Nobel Laureate. It is an overwhelming call to life and an affirmation of hope and faith. The interview with Professor E3ie Weisel can be seen on Point of View, Saturday at 5 p.m. on April 4 and April 26, 1987. On the program, apartheid, terroiiam and radsni are but a few of the subjects aboat which Profeasor Wieaei speolu.

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Saturday: Morning service 8:45 a.m. Youth Services 10 a.m. There will be no Kiddush. Mincha—6:45 p.m. Mincha is followed by class with the rabbi, Ma'ariv and Havdalah Sunday: Morning Minyanaire Service 9 a.m. Breakfast and "Exploring Jewish Ideas" with the rabbi will not be, held. Weekdays: 7 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME Beginning Sunday morning, April 5, our schedule of services is in accordance of Daylight Savings Time. SISTERHOOD On April 7, Sisterhood will hold an open Board meeting which the entire membership may attend. The meeting will be at 10:30 a.m. Coffee and rolls will be served. At this open board meet• ing, Sisterhood will elect officers for the coming year. A special ceremony is being planned for the installation of these newly elected officers. ADULT STUDY CLASS Cantor Leo Fettman's weekly study group will meet April 8 at.7:30 p.m. The group deals with Jewish practices. F Moles-Gophers —-"^n the Professional I

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Beth El Synagogue Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emil Berkovits Will conduct the services. Friday: 6 p.m. Saturday: Services at 9:30 a.m. Kiddush will follow services. Minha-Ma'ariv 6:40 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Weekdays: 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. BAT MITZVAH Jennifer Silver, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Silver, will become a Bat Mitzvah on Friday evening, April 3, and Saturday morning, April 4. SECOND SEDER Women's League will sponsor the Second Seder on Tuesday, April 14. Call Reva Chiich for reservations. LUNCH AND LEARN The Lunch and Learn series with the rabbi will continue on Thursday, April 9, noon at Howard Johnson's.

Blumkin Home SERVICES: Friday: 7 p.m. Daily and Saturday: The residents and staff of the Rose Blumkin Home invite the families, volunteers and friends of the residents to attend services in the Herbert Goldsten Synagogue. Kiddush following services on Shabbat.

A memorial for Rose Appel will be dedicated April 12 at 11:30 a.m. at Golden Hill Cemetery with Rabbi Isaac Nadoff officiating.

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Temple Israel Friday: 8:15 p.m. Rabbi Barack and Cantor Firestone will officiate. Rabbi Barack wUl speak on "It is time for change." The Oneg Shabbat following the service will be sponsored by the Sisterhood. Saturday: Morning Service 11:15 am. CLASSES Religious School: Saturday, April 4—9 a.m.; Sunday, April 5—10 a.m. Hebrew School: Gimmel, Monday, April 6—4 p.m., Aleph, "Tuesday, April 7—4 p.m., Daled, Wednesday, April 8—4 p.m., Bet, Thursday, April 9—4 p.m.

Lincoln B'nai Jeshurun Friday: 8 p.m. Lincoln Jewish Welfare Federation weiekend. Arthur Kurzweil will speak. Worship service conducted by Rabbi Michael Joseph. The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by the Federation and hosted by Becky Hanna and Holly Schuster. Sunday: Board of Trustees meeting, 7:15 p.m.

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Friday: 8 p.m. Services, Arthur Kurzweil lecture, Oneg Shabbat— BAR MITZVAH South Street Temple. Darrin Michael Roitstein, . Saturday: 9:30 a.m. son of Betty and Larry Roit- Services, lecture, limcheon. stein, will celebrate his Bar Sunday: 10 a.m. Mitzvah during Shabbat Continental breakfast, lecServices Friday, April 10 ture. and Saturday, April 11. Minyans: Monday and Thursday 7:15 a.m. BOARD MEETING Temple Israel Board of Council Bluffs Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. on April 8 in the ConB'nai Israel ference Center at Temple. The Executive Committee SERVICES: will meet at 6 p.m. precedFirst and third Friday ing the Board meeting. each month 7:30 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat follows the MEN'S CLUB Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks service. B'nai Israel Synagogue will speak at the Men's Club brunch on April 5. His topic offers services led by members of the congregation. will be "The problemg oj>. small Jewish communi- Volunteer cantor Major ties ... a rabbi visits Jews Mandy Greene leads the and Gentiles in out state singing. Everyone is invited to attend. Nebraska." Persons interested in the Rabbi Brooks will discuss synagogue or in carpools his trip to Scotsbluff, Neb., may call Scott Kotzen which he took with Mel Ep402-553-3334. stein. This is the first enterprise under the auspices of Offutt Air Base the Men's Club and the Special Fund for Education es- SERVICES: tablished in honor of Rabbi Rabbi Howard B. Zyskind Brooks. conducts services in the Lox and bagels will be Capehart Chapel every Friserved. There is a $2 fee for day at 8 p.m. An Oneg non-members. Shabbat follows the service.

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BBW sponsors films during school break During the school recess of April 16 and 17, the Indian Hills and Orchard Four theaters will show the children's film "Treasure Island." The showing of this film is being sponsored by B'nai B'rith Women of Omaha, a nonprofit, service' organization. The film will cost 75 cents and will be shown at 9:30 a.m. on the 16th at the Indian Hills and at 9:30 a.m. on the 17th at the Orchard Four. The show will include a cartoon and runs about an hour' and a half. Tickets can be purchased at the door the morning of the show. Seating is limited to the capacity of the theater. A special children's refreshment pack will be

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ime'^j^ V By Mary Fellmaa The coming of Passover (the first Seder is Monday night, April 13) means that many housewives, old and new, are searching out their favorite Pas80v» recipes or looking for "something a little different." For the past year I have been collecting Passover recipes from somebody else's cookbooks or from some of the other Jewish weeklies and so we present them to you for your eating pleasure. This week we are concentrating on those recipes that require ordering before the next weekend and those which are most likely to be wanted for the Seder meals. In the next issue of the Jewish Press you vi\l find a diversified group of recipes to carry you through the Passover week with some variety and some very good tastes. Have a Happy Passover! e ISRAELI CHICKEN 1 3.'/: lb. chicken, cut into serving pieces 1 onion, diced 1 celery stalk, sliced 1 carrot, sliced 1 cup orange juice 1 cup white wine 1 tsp. salt pinch of pepper 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. paprika 3 Tbsp. oil '/: cup raisins Vi cup almonds, finely chopped 2 oranges, cut into segments Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place onion, celery, and carrot in a flat bowl. Pour wine and orange juice over vegetables. Add salt, pepper, cumin, paprika and mix well. Soak chicken pieces in mixture for one hour. Drain chicken and fry in oil on all sides until chicken turns light brown in color. Place chicken pieces into an oven pan with skin side facing down. Put v^tables on chicken and pour mixture over aU. Cover pan and bake in oven for one hour. Remove chicken and place on a soaring plate, surrounded by the vegetables. Boil mixture until half the quantity is left and it has a brown color and becomes thick. Put orange segments, raisins and almonds on chicken and pour mixture over all. MARINATED GLAZED CHICKEN 1 8-oz. bottle Russian dressing 1 2-oz. pkg. dry onion-soup mix 1 10-oz. jar apricot preserves or orange marmalade 2 2'/i-lb. frying chickens,'quartered In a small bowl, thoroughly blend Russian dressing, onion-soup mix and preserves. Arrange chicken in a single layer in a shallow baking pan, skin side up. Pour dressing over the chicken and marinate overnight. Bake uncovered at 350° for 1 •/> hours, basting every half hour. Serves 4 to 6.

ROCK CORNISH CHICKENS IN APRICOT SAUCE 2 Rock Cornish chickens 1 small onion (diced very fine) 1 jar apricot jam '/« cup ketchup Combine diced onion, jam and ketchup and rub over chickens. Place chickens in roasting pan, cover and bake at 325" for 45 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake at 350° for an additional 15 to 30 minutes to brown. Baste often. PASSOVER BAGELS Vi cup peanut oil 1 cap water 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 2 cups matzo meal 4 eggs beaten (optional) Bring oil, water, salt, and sugar to a boiL Add matzo meal and mix well. Beat in 4 eggs thoroughly, one at a time. Allow to stand 15 minutes. Divide dough into 12 pieces, the size of a large egg. With oiled hands, roll each one into a 6-inch rope and shape into a circle. Place on a well-greased baking sheet; brush with beaten egg if desired. Bake in moderate oven (375°F) for 50 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 12. PASSOVER ROLLS 2 cups matzo meal 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar I cup water '/s cup peanut oil 4 eggs Combine matzo meal with salt and sugar. Bring oil and water to a boil. Add to matzo-meal mixture and mix well. Beat in eggs thoroughly, one at a time. Allow to stand 15 minutes. With oiled hands, shape into rolls and place on a weB-greased cookie sheet. Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) 50 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 12. CHOCOLATE NUT CRISPS 12-oz. package chocolate cake mix 1 large egg 2 tbep. oil 1 tbsp. water '/> cop chopped nnts In a large bowl, combine the mix, egg, oil and water. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer for foiu- minutes. Fold in the nuts. Drop by rounded teaspoonsful onto greased cookie sheets, two inches apart. Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes. Makes 3'/i dozen.

NO-EGG VEGETABLE KUGEL 1 c. grated raw carrots, tightly packed 1 c. grated raw awect potato 1 c. grated raw white potato >/i Up. salt M tap. dnnamon Vi c. sugar '/i c. matza meal '/> c. seeded raisins, chopped dates or figs 1 large tart apple, cored and finely chopped or grated, unpared. 1 lemon, juice and grated rind '/i c. hot melted shortening (chicken fat preferred) Grate and combine carrots and potatoes and set aside. Combine salt, connamon, sugar and matza meaL Add raisins and apple, stirring lightly to coat fruit. Add mixed vegetables, lemon juice and rind. Heat shortening in a casserole or baking dish in oven. Pour into mixture, stirring well to combine evenly. Turn mixture back into greased baked dish and bake 50 to 60 minutes at 360° or until firm in the center and nicely browned. Serves 6 to 8. BEEF CASSEROLE ZVi matzot Vi c. hot water 2 tbsps. parsley or dill, chopped 2 tbsps. onion, minced 2 tbsps. shmaltz or oil Vt tsp. salt Vt c. cold water 1 lb. ground chuck 1 egg, beaten 11-oz. tomato-mushroom sauce 2 tomatoes, sliced 1 green pepper, sliced Soak 1 Vt sheets matza in the hot water to soften; then drain. Combine with parsley or dill, onion, shmaltz or oil and V* teaspoon salt. Grease an 11 Vix7'/i-inch pan and spread mixture on bottom. Soak remaining matza in cold water and drain. Combine with V> tsp. salt, meat and egg. Spread over mixture in pan. Top with tomato sauce and tomato slices. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Add greenpepper slices and bake 5 minutes more. Serves 4. PASSOVER ROAST DUCK 2 ducks, cut in eighths 2 medium onions, sliced 1 tsp. salt Vi tap. each pepper, paprika and garlic powder '/> cup rose wine Place ducks on rack in roasting pan. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes. Remove rack and discard fat. Place sliced onions in bottom of roasting pan. Season duck parts with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder and return to roasting pan, skin side up. Baste with wine. Cover pan and bake at 325° for l</> hours. Remove cover and bake 15 to 30 minutes to brown. ( ()\\MIK( IM

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Poster contest By Lynne Soltzman The theme of this year's t Yom Ha'Atzmaut Poster ' Contest is the 100th ani niversary of David BenI Gurion's birthday. David \ Ben-Gurion had a dream— '' an independent Jewish I state, a place for all Jews ;. who could not live freely f throughout the world. This contest is open to all [ children in the community, I grades K-6. The poster size should be 22"x28" and can i be decorated with crayons, markers, paint, or pen and ink. The posters should be turned into the cultural arts office at the Jewish Community Center by Friday, April 24. [ This year's poster contest Ns sponsored by the Friedel [• Jewish Academy, formerly i The Omaha Jewish Day [School. Judges will be Evy [ Katz, Shani Katzman and I Ozzie Nogg. The winners will be announced at the Yom Ha'Atzmaut celebration on May 3.

Former Omahan Byron Raznick, president of C.O.D.E., Inc., Denver, Colo., was elected president of the Interstate Carriers Conference at its annual meeting. Elaine Arenson, a Lincoln resident and former Omahan, will be included in the next edition of "Who's Who .in Finance and Industry." John F. Nelson has an.nounced the opening of i^Stacy's Wash 'N' Shine at 3711'N. 90th Street, which ; win serve as a prototype for a series of outlets in selective markets nationwide. For information, contact John Nelson (391-2727) or Roger Garylord (330-2466).

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March 28,1987 was supposed to be a very big night here in Omaha. Well, as it turned out, it WAS, but not for the reason originally planned. The snow caused the big night instead, to be Monday, March 30, and that's what I wanted to talk about here. It was, as far as I'm concerned, a perfectly marvelous evening which embodied the feeling of family .. . mishpocba. I refer, of course, to Campaign Cabaret. Since there will be (or will have been) a lot of words in this paper about the event, I won't dwell on the show. What I want to talk about is the sense of all of us being together, as a big family might be at some particular simcha such as a wedding for example. I had a strange experience at the beginning of the evening which set this entire train of thought in motion. I bad shared the microphone and the stage with three others to participate in some of the opening remarks at the top of the evening. As I stood waiting for my turn, the bright lights in my eyes, I looked out at the more than 800 folks and felt completely relaxed and at home. I suddenly realized I wais not nervous at my unaccustomed place on stage; not at all ill at ease. I couldn't quite believe the way I was feeling. Today, trying to figure it all out, I discussed it with a good Mend. He suggested perhaps it's because I'm "getting used to public speaking." I countered with "nobody ever gets used to public speaking." He next delved into the obvious conclusion that I felt "at home, just the way a person feels when he's with a big family group." Now that maybe sounds more like iti The more I thought about it, the more I believed in the possibility. Of course that's why I wasn't nervous. Who gets edgy when surrounded with mishpocha? Who isn't relaxed and comfortable when they are talking to aunties and uncles and cousins and sisters and brothers? And when a Jewish Community like ours gathers such a kayn ahorah number together, on a week night yet, after the weather has been totally uncooperative and caused a monumental foul-up ... when such a group dresses up and slips and slides to a public function, how could I help but feel I was with loved ones? We really, are a faniily, aren't we. And I don't mean that as a question. It's a statement. We are a family. We care about each other, we are interested in each other, we commiserate with each other, and kvell with each other. Strangers don't do this—families do. So that's why, I've decided, I was able to stand on that stage and say my few words to everybody without feeling nervous. I wasn't surrounded by strangers. Far from it. And you know what? It's a warm, wonderful feeling to live in such a community. Aren't we lucky to have each other? Bless us all and keep us together for many more big simchas. Amen.

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F.Y.I, plans The Moonhght Bowling Sweeper will be held April 11, 8:45 p.m. at Cougar Lanes, 3510 S. 144th street. A $7 entry fee will enable participants to win money and prizes. A Singles Second Seder will be hosted on April 14 by Sandi . Bennett. Reservations are needed by April 10 and may be made by calling 333-1218. Elle Wiesel will speak at the Omaha Civic Auditorium on April 29. F.Y.I, will meet at the JCC at 6:45 to carpool downtown for the program. General admission is $3, $2 for students and seniors. Carpools can be arranged by calling Miss Kaplan during business hours. Scheduled to open this month in the Galleria collection of shops mall at 144th and West Center road is Understatements. The store will offer a line of lingerie for the working woman.

A program at the new Camp Jay-C-C Resident Camp for boys and girls who will be fifteen years of age. is meeting with exceptional acceptance. Dr. Jerry Ferenstein, Camp Committee chairman reported. "We already have four boys and are hoping to recruit girls. The project is known as CIT, counselor-in-training program, and offers training and instruction in all aspects of camp counseling. Participants interested in applying will fill out a camp

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HADASSAH The Omaha Chapter of Hadassah will hold a special open board meeting on Wednesday, April 8,1987 at 9:30 a.m. at the Livingston Plaza. The 1987-88 slate will be presented and election of officers will take place. The executive committee of Hadassah will host a inini lunch. All members may attend. BETHEL WOMEN'S LEAGUE Beth El Women's League will hold its board meeting on April 7 at 9:30 a.m. in the conference room.

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MAMALOSHEN Helen Schwartz will chair the Mamaloshen meeting on April 5 at the JCC in Room 10 at 2 p.m. Bring your maisea on how your families came to this country.

H you think you've seen everything in a play, how about a talking dog? Don't laugh. The 'dog' may be the only sane character in the Line of Least Existence playing at the Magic Theatre April 1011 at 7:30 p.m. This play, according to the director, allows the audience to "look inside the fish bowl of existence and laugh at our enemies—ourselves."

Early deadlines The Jewish Press has set early deadlines for the issues of April 17 and 24 due to the Jewish Community Center Passover holiday closings. Deadline for April 17 is Wednesday, April 8; deadline for April 24 is Wednesday, April 15. These deadlines must be adhered to strictly. Any material which can be submitted prior to the deadlines will be appreciated.

If this analysis is a little vague and difficult to comprehend, don't worry—you won't be alone. The Magic Theatre has a reputation for the unusual, and this show (which I rate R) will knock you noodle and tickle your tummy. (M.M.)

Ilnini(C(S)llini In Alt© By Estelle Rosenberg Spring is here and it's time for the Tifereth Israel Sisterhood Donor Luncheon, to be held April 7, noon, in the synagogue social hall. After a business meeting, cards and MahJong will follow. Plan to make up your tables with your friends. Betty Polsky is chairman of the donor, along with the luncheon chair, Irene Gotsdiner, and Reba Kuklin. Their committee consists of Min Breslow, Lottie Marx, Louise Lotman and Betty Marx. Callers will be asking for your Donor Luncheon reservations and your donor pledge. A set of Babylonian Talmud was donated to the Tifereth Israel Library by Jacob Rosenberg in memory of his wife, Rachel. A set of Midrash Rabbah, the Sondno Books of the Bible and Zohar, was purchased with contributions from Stuart and Elaine Margolis and Michael Grant in honor of his mother's recovery. The Tifereth Israel Congregation Oneg Shabbat for

the month of March were: Mr. and Mrs. Steve Davidson, Kiddush in hcHior of the naming of the duaghter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Keller, Mr. and Mrs. John Breslow, Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Priesman. Camp Simcha, a summer Jewish Day Camp, will be held at the Tifereth Israel Synagogue July 13-31. Children ages three years through third grades are eligible to attend. The program will include arts and crafts, singing, dancing, cooking, etc. The fee is $105 per child or $ 100 per child if two or more attend from one family. For more information, contact Nancy Coren, 423-5695.

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Radio Talking Book to honor Omaha NCJW Radio Talking Book Director David Robinson announced that the Omaha Section of National Council of Jewish Women will be honored with the 1987 Community Organization Award on April 6 at RTB's Annual Reception. The award is given in recognition of outstanding service to RTB by a community or civic organization. Officers and members of NCJW may attend the reception, 2-4 p.m. at the Northwestern Bell Building, Mezzanine Level, 1314 Douglas on the Mall. "I know that NCJW has supported RTB for many years with little fanfare or public recognition," said Mr. Robinson, "and I know that you do this because NCJW believes that our service is vitally important. This is RTB's opportunity to let others know of

NCJW's work and to help RTB give thanks for its continuing support, since our onset in 1974." Esther Simon serves as NCJW Board Representative to Radio Talking Book and was honored with the RTB Volunteer of the Year Award in 1984. Other volunteers include: Dave Meyers, Betty Muskin and Susie Kaplan.

Amit Women to reschedule Kalah Franklin and Hatikvah chapters of Amit Women have announced that the diimer scheduled for last Sunday will be rescheduled. Dr. Sol Kutler will be honored with the organization's Humanitarian Award at that time.

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