Vol. LXIV No. 34 Omaha, Nebr.
SERVING NEBRASKA AND IOWA SINCE 1920 23 lyw, 5747 Friday, May 22, 1987
NJHS mounts political exhibit The newest exhibit of the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society includes photographs and memorabilia of Jewish political figures in the state of Nebraska for almost one hundred years. The exhibit can be viewed in the "Corridor of Jewish History" at the Jewish Community Center during the hours the JCC is open. In addition to the display in the museum there is a collection of photographs on the display wall next to the Harry Trustin is pictured above during his tenure as city office of the Nebraska Jew- commissioner, 1933-1949. He also served on the City Counish Historical Society at the cil, 1956-1965, and was president of that body, 1961-1965. JCC, Photographs and memorabilia highlight- University of Nebraska Regent, Dr. Ben ing the display honor the memory of the late Greenberg; District 66 School Board PresiSmator Edward Zoriiraky to whom the dis- dent, Irv Yaffe; Adams County Supervisor, play is dedicated. Also on exhibit are pho- Fred Teller of Hastings; former State Legistographs of former Federal Housing Com- lator, Richard Fellman. missioner and Secretary of Commerce Both John Rosenblatt, former mayor of Philip Klutznick; former president of the Omaha, and his son, Steve Rosenblatt, Omaha City Council, Harry Trustin; acting former city councilman, are included in the mayor, Harry B. Zimman; District Court exhibit as are photographs of coundlwoman Judge, Irvin Stalmaster; Chief Justice Su- Sylvia Wagner. preme Court, Norman Krivosha. Council Bluffs men in political life who are Included in the display are photographs of University of Nebraska Regent, Mar- included are former mayor Maynard Telpgaret Robinson; Douglas County Commis- ner; councilman, Joe Kat^lman; and candisioner and Chairman, Michael Albert; date Reuben Brown. Douglas County Judge, Sam Cooper; PrePersons having photographs of other siding District Judge, Jerry Gitnick, former Jews who were involved in Nebraska politSupreme Court Judge, Donald Brodkey. ical life are asked to contact the Nebraska Within the museum and oil the extended Jewish Historical Society office at 334-8200, display area are photographs of former Lin- Ext. 277, or bring their photographs to the coln councilman Bill Davidson; former NJHS office.
Creighton honors Joseph Soshnik Joseph Soshnik, M.S., Ph.D., was awarded the Alumni pf Achievement Citation by Creighton Univwsity at commencement ezerdaes last week. This award is presented once a year to a g^raduate who has brought distinction to the University. Jo8«P»> Sodmik His credentials for the Citation were published as follows: "Doctor Joseph Soshnik has distinguished himself and his Alma Mater through his outstanding careers as an educator, financial administrator, and, most recently, as an investment banker. Few individuals distinguish themselves in a single career; Doctor Soshnick has excelled in three. "Doctor Soshnik is considered by colleagues to be one of the most intellectually gifted graduates of Creighton's College of Business Administration. In addition, he has a reputation for integrity and service to his fdlow man that is in the 'gbest Judeo<%riBtian tradition. He truly exemplifies the Jesuit emphasis on an education that develops the whole person. Doctor Soshnik began his career as an educator at Credg^ton University, where for eleven years he was a member of the teaching faculty, and served as both University auditor and budget consultant. He then took his talents to the University of NeIn'aaka at Lincofai, where he was particularly adept in the financing of student housing and university facilities. The University of ^JMebraska chose Joseph Soshnik to be its * President during the ]ate 1960s, when campus unrest and discord peaked. "In the fan of 1971, he joined Kiriqiatrick, Pettis, Smith, Polian, Inc., investment bankera, where he was admired for his financial acumen and marketing etpertise. He quickly gained a reputation as an innovative financier. Today, he is executive
vice president and a member of the firm's Board of Directors. "Throughout his career, he has never hesitated to offer his time and expertise for community improvement. He is cturently vice president of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and a vice i»esident of the Omaha Industrial Foundaticm. His concern for people is seat in his serving as a trustee of Father Flanagan's Boys' Home and the National Conference of Christians and Jews. "Twice before. Doctor Soshnik has been honored by Creighton. In 1972, he was presented with the College of Business Administration Ahunni Merit Award, and in 1984, he was the recipient of the John P. Begiey Distinguished Service Award. He is a member of the President's Council of Creighton University. "In recognition of his leadership as a citizen, educator and businessman, Creighton University and her Alumni Association are pleased to confer the Alumni Achievement Citation on Doctor Joseph Soshnik."
Beth El hints at ''good news" By Morris Maline A major announcement regarding new building plans for Beth El Synagogue is expected in the next several weeks. Indications given at the congregation's annual meeting Sunday night point to a forthcoming announcement that will favor full speed ahead for the new building. Kenneth Sacks, co^;hairman with Morley Zipursky of the New Building Study Committee, said "The climate is right... we are at the threshold of making the new building a reality." More than 150 attended the annual meeting and applauded the presentation of two major awards: the President's award to Jerold Rosen and the Volunteer of the Year award to Toby Kagan. In addition, the congregation thanked those "who fulfill a dramatic and important service to Beth El through their dedication to the congregation." They are: Jeanette Ban, Lillie Becker, Allen Chandler, Susie Drazen, Sam Eisenman. Dave Estrada, Charles Fellman, Mary Fellman, Rose Fine, Abe B. Gendler, Joseph Ginsberg, Sherman Golbitz, Raymond Goldstein, Lee Greenberg, Sam Greenberg, Fannie Gummers, George Kagan, Toby Kagan, Fedora Kahn, Gloria Kaslow, Maurice
Consen^ative Movement response to Reform's patrilineal descent Franklin D^ Kreutzer, president of the United Synagogue of America, the association of Conservative synagogues, numbering over 850 synagogues with 1.5 million members, called for "an aggressive and active conversion policy for the Conservative Movement" in response to the Reform Movement's concqit of Patrilineal Descent. Historically, Judaism has accepted Matrilineal Descent and determined Jewishness by virtue of birth through the mother, which is the accepted procedure of both the Orthodox and Conservative Movements today. Recently the Reform Movement has adopted Patrilineal Descent as an acceptable basis of "Jewishness," whereby a child of any Jewish parent is considered "Jewish." "Stemming the tide of intermarriage as we enter the 21st century is a major priority of the United Synagogue of America and Conservative Jews," Mr. Kreutzer stated. "Only through a caring, OHicemed, committed conversion poUcy which is aggressively and actively pursued and compassionate in nature can we meet head-on the Reform Movement's abrogation of Jewish history and Jewish law." Mr. Kreutzer, representing the lay leadership of the Conservative Movement, has written to Rabbi Kassel Abelson, president of the 1,100 member RabbinicalAssodation
'Platoon' producer plans Holocaust film By Herbert G. Luft (Copyright 1M7, Jawlsk Tek^rflpklc Agancy, inc.)
HOLLYWOOD - Arnold Kopelson, producer of the Oscar-winning motion picture "Platoon," is next working on "Day by Day." The movie will be a factual portrayal of Salamon Arouch, who had been groomed to become a European boxisng champion before he was taken by the Germans in 1942 to the extermination centers of Auschwitz and Birkenau. Surviving by sheer miracle, he lives m Israel and will participate in the movie as a consultant. Kopelson feels assured by the success of "Platoon" that audiences more than ever want to view the naked facts about war and the horrors of the recent past. He has committed $10 million to "Day by Day," to be
Katz, Seymour Katz, Manuel Mackay, Sandra Mackay, Anne Margolin, Al Oruch, Reva Oruch. Lola Reinglas, Margo Riekes, Jerold Rosen, Sheila Rosen, Howard Ruback, Diane Rubin, Sara Saltzman, Martin Shukert, Earl Siegel, Ruth Turner, Sally Venger and Julia Zucker. In his committee report, Ray Goldstein, chairman, Youth Commission, announced that the local USY chapter will host the 1988 Kinnus and that Joe Ginsberg will be the adult chairman for the event. Mr. Sacks, in his committee report, said that the time appears to be right for the campaign to create the new home for Beth El Synagogue. He said the majority of the members live outside the present Beth El area, the physical plant no longer can minister to the needs of the congregation, the physical facility makes it difficult or impossible for use by the handicapped, and the present building requires a capital expenditure of about $1 million for maintenance. Beth El currently owns land on Dodge street west of 132nd and north of Boys Town. New officers of the congregation will be elected at the next meeting of the Board of Directors.
photographed on actual locations from Greece to Poland and finally in Israel. The Polish government has given its consent for filming within Auschwitz. Until now, the government allowed only one motion picture production crew to photograph at the camp—for Jack Eisner's'The Children's War." The barracks and crematoria have never been seen on the screen, except in documentaries. Kopelson hopes to make the definitive film on the Holocaust, reflecting man's inhumanity to man, without pulling any punches. "It will be as truthful as 'Platoon' and just as painful to the survivors. It will ^ tough to watch; it cuts through to the essence of life behind the barbed wire in (Continued on Page 2)
and Dr. Ismar Schotsch, chanrellor of .the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, requesting their active participation in an ongoing campaign for such an aggressive conversion policy. The United Synagogue of America has offered its international, national, and regional structure and resources to help Conservative rabbis accomplish this objective. In calling for the aggressive conversion policy to be implemented and executed by Rabbinical Assembly Rabbis on a regional and local level, Mr. Kreutzer indicated that Halakhah has always been interpreted and implemented for the Jewish people by their sages, scholars, and rabbis. Individual S3magogue rabbis, and others who are members of the Rabbinical Assembly, have the authority, and ability to participate in the valid conversion process.
Sun/ivors to be honored at New Life dinner Cantor Leo Fettman, chairman of the 1987 State of Israel Bonds New Life dinner, announced that every Holocaust survivor in our community will be honored at this year's New Life diniier on June 14, at Beth Israel Synagogue. Cantor Fettman continued, "In recognizing every survivor we show that each one has started a new life, and that Omaha is where we chose to start it. This dinner will honor each and every one of us, and the State of Israel Bonds is the first Jewish organization to do this." Every survivor will receive a specially prepared certificate by the State of Israel that will be presented to them that night. "The dinner is open to the entire community, and the support from the Omaha community will show the solidarity that exists between the community and the survivors." . Cantor Fettman added, "one must not forget the Holocaust and these dinners are just one more way of doing this. Each year almost half of the people attending are nonsurvivors, and I know the Jewish community will continue to support this event." Invitations have been mailed, and if you do not receive one, telephone the Israel Bond office at 341-1177 for a reservation.
Beth El Synagogue holds annual meeting More than 150 attended the annual meeting of Beth El Synagogue Sunday night and among the program participants are from left, Phil and Jan Wayne, dinner co^airmen; Jerold Rosen, who received the President's Award from President Beo Wiesraan; Cantor
Humorist to speak May 31 at JCC Jewish humorist, Dr. Mashey Bernstein, will perform at the JCC theater on May 31 at 3:30 p.m. The topic of his presentation will be, "Jews in the Movies: A look at the ways Jews have been portrayed in Hollywood movies from 'The Jazz Singer' to 'Down and Out in Beverly Hills'." Dr. Bernstein writes a column on mediai for the :- Kansas City Jewish Chronicle and his work has appeared in a large number of Jewish publications including the Bwton Jewish Advocate, Cleveland Jewish News, and the London Jewish Chronicle. His article, "The Birth of an American," written on the occasion of his becoming
a U.S. citizen, was published in Newsweek and has been anthologized. He is also a regular contributor to FLEX, a body-building magazine. His articles there have included such humorous pieces as "Problems of a Jewish Bodybuilder." A reception will follow the performance made possible by the Jewish Cultural Arts Council. The public may attend at no charge. For more information, c Jl Helen Rifkin, 334-8200. Correction Because of a typographical error, Ethelyn Simon was misidentified last week in the story on the Midwest Young Leadership Retreat. The Jewish Press regrets the error. CLIP AND SAVE-
CALENDAR OF EVENTS SATURDAY, MAY 23 Hadassah Oneg Shabbal, 2 p.m.. Blumkin Auditorium SUNDAY, MAY 24 No UTTO Classes (Memorial Day weekend) Halikvah Chapter/Amil Women Installation Brunch, 11:30 a.m., Beth Israel Jr. B'nai B'rith Bowling League, 1:30 p.m.. Cougar Lanes MONDAY, MAY 25 JCC Closed, Memorial Day, H & PE OPEN 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Emil Berkovits, Susie Drazen and Stan Widman in a musical tribute to Beth El workers; and Toby Kagan receiving a plaque from Mr. Wiesman upon being named volunteer of the year.
Jihan Sadat says Israel wants peace with the Arabs MONTREAL (JTA)-Jihan Sadat, widow of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, said here that she hoped Palestine Liberation Organization chief Yasir Arafat "will continue in the footsteps of my late husband and that Israel will recognize the PLO." She said that "Israel is willing to have peace with the Arabs." Mrs. Sadat spoke at a press conference at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel where she was baited by an obviously hostile reporter for an Arab newspaper who asked why she agreed to raise funds for Ben-Gurion University in Israel, and why she is not fasting on Ramadan, the period of fasting of the Moslem faith. Mrs. Sadat said, "1 am ready to do the same (raise funds) for any university in the world which proposes peace and understanding
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(Continued from Page 1) Nazi Germany revealing between Arabs and Israelis. willfully destroyed lives and 1 just follow in the steps of shattered hopes in scenes my late husband." In reply not easy to forget," he said. to the second question, she Shimon Arama had tried said "I fasted yesterday. to set up production^ for Tonight I shall eat." "Day by Day" for a number Discussing peace, she of years until he met Kopelsaid, "I hope the time will son. Elie Wiesel became ascome when all people con- sociated with the project cerned will gather around and suggested for the Knal the table and find a peaceful draft Shimon Wincelberg, a solution. Let anyone have Jewish writer who came the courage—I don't say the here some 40 years ago. same courage as my late Sidney Furie, the Canadihusband—and go to Israel an-bom director who made and say that he wants his name with the British peace. Israel is willing to films "The Leather Boys" have peace with the Arabs." and "Ipcress File," has been She said her husband's signed for "Day by Day." successor. President Hosni Actors James Woods ("SalMubarak, has his own style vador") and William Dafoe but continues the' peace ("Platoon") are being conprocess initiated by Anwar sidered for important parts. Sadat. Auschwitz also was the Asked if she felt isolated subject of a Holocaust arin the Arab world, Mrs. tifacts and documents exhiSadat said, "I feel isolated bition direct from the Polish only from the narrow- State Museum that was minded Arab people, not shown in Los Angelas last from everyone." month. The exhibit verifies the authenticity of films such as the forthcoming "Day by Day," which commences photography in Salonika October 16. The Auschwitz exhibition, more proof that the Polish government wants the truth about "the crime against mankind" to be known, consists of 136 photographic panels which
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trace the history of the Nazi concentration camps as well as extermination centers from construction through the liberation of survivors by the Allies in 1945. Personal belongings representing the lives of millions of Eiuxipean Jews who became victims of the Third Reich's insanity are displayed, including clothing, suitcases, prayer books and religious articles. The exhibition, which was organized and produced in Poland, is touring the U.S. under the auspices of the United Jewish Appeal. TERRORIST TRAINING ATLANTA, Ga. (JTA) It is now illegal to teach, train or demonstrate the use of dangerous weapons and explosives in connection with a civil disorder, riot or insurrection in Georgia, the Atlanta Jewish 'Times reports. Gov. Joe Frank Harris signed into law this month a bill that would mandate a maximmn fine of t5,000 and one to five years' imprisonment for those convicted of this so-called terroriat training. Georgia is the 15th state to adopt such a law, based on a model bill prepared by the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, according to the agency.
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Holocaust council KANSAS CITY, Mo. (JTAI - Gov. Mike Hayden has established a State Holocaust Commission comprising six Jews and five non-Jews, Ruth Baum Bigus reports in The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle. The commission will educate the public aboul the Holocaust, according to Rabbi Herbert Mandl of Kehilath Israel Synagogue here, as well as look into "matters pertaining to religious and ethnic freedom in general through the State of Kansas."
ORT "Taste and Tell" co^airmen Judy Handleman, left, and Judy Siff, with cookbooks available in the Federation library.
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The Omaha High School of Jewish Stndiea has completed ita course on Jewish and American Law Compared and participating in the final session are from left, Steven Riekes, school director; Stanley Mitchell, principal; Chief Justice Norman Krivosha and Rabbi Paul Drazen. Additional instructors not in photo are Rabbi Isaac Nadoff and Richard Fellman. During the course, a lawyer was paired with a rabbi for joint coverage of Jewish and secular responses on topics such as murder, divorce, moral dilemmas and endangering one's life.
Taste & Tell' to feature Jewish holiday recipes Women's American ORT out the world. The event is (Organization for Rehabili- open to the entire commutation Through Training) is nity, and we invite everyone sponsoring its annual to join us for a great after"Taste & Tell" May 31, 2-4 noon," said Mrs. Handlep.m., at Timber Creek Club- man. Tickets are $3 per perhouse. son and will be available at The theme of this year's the door. Installation of event is "Jewish holiday ORT's officers will also take recipes," according to co- place, and attendees will chairpersons Judy Handle- have a chance to win door man and Judy Siff. "Our prizes. members will prepare and The Timber Credi Clubshare a wide variety of house is located at 6816 S.' tempting delights. The 137th Plfiza. For hirther inmenu includes appetizers, formation or for directions, salads, main dishes, vegeta- call Mrs, Handleman, 333bles and desserts sure to 6026 or Mrs. Siff, 493-4112. please everyone. The recipes will be compiled in a special take-home recipe booklet that will be distributed to all who attend and to all who have made a donation toIrving Cohen Lodge #688 ward the event. Emphasis will not only be on cus- of B'nai B'rith Council tomary and traditional Bluffs, Iowa, will hold foods but also will include Memorial Day services at many treasured family the Council Bluffs Jewish secrets," continued Mrs. Cemetery on Sunday, May 24 at 11 a.m. Siff. Assisting in the service " 'Taste & Tell' is a popular fund-raiser for ORT, will be Epstein Morgan which is a totally non-profit Post 1260 of the Jewish organization that builds War Veterans and the B'nai vocational schools through- Israel Synagogue.
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Biblical treasures in search of a home L Thoughts on seconds An American naval frigate is on patrol in the Persian Gulf while an AW ACS radar plane tracks the blip of an Iraqi fighter aircraft approximately 12 miles away. The American craft radios the Iraqi fighter to advise the 'pilot that he is approaching an American (neutral) ship. We have no way of knowing whether the message was received by the pilot. What we do know is that one or two missiles were fired at the American ship and that within seconds the ship was hit portside. The effect was disastrous. Initial results broadcast while the ship was limping to port gave a figure of more than 25 deaths with scores more injured. Suddenly, the complacency of America is shattered. The Iran-Iraq war has been going on for many years, but this singular attack on an American ship with the loss of American sailors brought home the dangers of the Middle East. Here's a case where an airplane some 12 miles away from a modern naval vessel was able'to inflict extreme damage in a matter of seconds. And the frigate, one must assume, is a state-of-the-art ship with all the necessary radar, and weaponry to counteract such a threat. ' One must realize, however, that the missile fired by the Iraqi plane chps along at several hundred miles an hour meaning that the target was hit in fractions of seconds after , firing. It's this reaction time that makes the Middle East so dangerous today. Israel gave up the Sinai—a vast protection zone—for peace with Egypt, and the resulting peace has been substantially less that what Israel had hoped for or depended on. Now, there is a good deal of pressure on Israel to participate in a peace conference under the auspices of the world's major powers. Israel will have to decide whether such a conference is in its best interests. But, uppermost in the minds of Israelis is'the short reaction time between the country of Israel and the hostile neighbors. Should Israel be expected to surrender the Golan Heights, thereby eliminating any barrier to Syrian intrusion—in a matter of seconds? Should Israel be expected to surrender the West Bank so that a hostile force could be amassed on the border? Israel is such a small country and modem military weapons are so fast and powerful, seconds and fractions of seconds can spell the difference between life and death... even the survival of the State of Israel.
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HAIFA—There were no tape recorders or cassettes in the time of King David, and no one will ever know exactly how well he played his harp. Yet, except for the actual sounds, an amazing amount of information is available about Israel's ancient music. The Bible, which some regard as an austere document, is rich in musical references. We are informed of the various instruments used and of the music for various events. The Psalms and the Song of Songs were once set to music, as we know from interpolated instructions to the conductor. Archeology has uncovered picturization in many forms of the ancient musical instruments which resounded in the ears of our ancestors, whether they were praying in the Temple, or rejoicing in the fields. Although no one can today faithfully reproduce those exact sounds, there has been a spectacular recreation of that lost world in Haifa under the auspices of the Haifa Music Museum. Moshe Gorali, for years director of the Museum, has with passionate devotion gathered hundreds of instruments, some originals, some reproductions faithfully reconstructed on the basis of ancient sources. For example, a perfect image of the trumpets used in the Temple was reproduced by the Romans on the Arch of Titus, which depicts in relief the Israel captives and the loot taken from Jerusalem. The coins struck by Bar Kochba, since they could not show a human figure, do picture, among other subjects, the lyre which was popular in the country at that time. Frescoes and painted pottery are other sources which have preserved the exact form and shape of popiilar musical instruments. The Haifa collection is truly unique, one of a kind in the entire world. A few years ago portions of the collection were sent on a world tour, and were seen by thousands of people in 28 countries. For historical significance, sheer beauty A CLEAR MESSAGE
and muscial value, it was hailed everywhere. Yet visitors to Haifa can no longer visit the. exhibition. The Music Museum has had to vacate its original building; "For lack of exhibit space" everything has been carefuUy wrapped and packed away in storage. The ancient instruments have again been relegated to the grave. In an effort to bring the collection back to light, a group of devoted Israelis has organized to find a permanent home where the exhibition may be seen and enjoyed. There has been a glimmer of hope. The National Museum of Science and Technology, which has recently taken over the grand old home of the Technion in mid-Haifa, with ample space at its disposal, has offered to allocate suitable display space provided funds can be found to renovate and adapt some of the old rooms which had been built for the Technion back in 1912. If the pl-ogram succeeds, and if generous sponsors can be found, this unique collection may yet emerge from its' cellar storage and once again bring pleasure, delight and edification to viewers, young and old, Israelis and tourists alike. It is very much to be doubted that any visitor will be permitted to blow a toot through a Temple trumpet, or beat one of Miriam's timbrels or pluck the strings of an ancient lyre. If he did, he would be creating in the twentieth century a sound last beard in this neighborhood 2,000 or more years ago. ' Further information on the Museum of Biblical Music Instruments may be obtained from Biblomusica, care of Technoda, FOB 44927, Haifa 31448.
feifeir to tkcs edflt^r j The Jewish Press reserves the right to edit letters for reasons of length or conteat. To the Editor: In light of the generous support of the Christian community, both financially and numerically, of the Yom HaShoah services and the Elie Weisel appearance, I thought it proper to mention the Foundation to Sustain Righteous Christians. Rabbi Harold Schulweis, along with many others, has been involved in locating Christiana who helped save Jewish people during the Holocaust, people who are now living in poverty. This information came to me through Danny Siegel's Ziv Tzedakah newsletter. The Foundation to Sustain Righteous Christians is one on Danny's list for tzedakah donations raised through his 'tzedakah network.' Donations caii be forwarded to Rabbi Harold Schulweis, The Foundation to Sustain Righteous Christians, Valley Beth Shalom, 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino, California, 91436. Carol Katzman
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Inane In perpetuity By Eric Rozeninan Near East Report When Alfred Lilienthal dies, some at Cornell University want his money. And Lilienthal—the original and stillreigning champion American-Jewish Israel-hater—would like to make a bequest to his alma mater. Of course, as in most matters of this kind, the cash would carry a condition: for the rumored $100,000 to $150,000, Cornell must sell its soul and establish a permanent Lilienthal lecture series to give a "balanced view" of the Middle East. An idea of what the university's would-be benefactor considers balanced can be gleaned from his nearly 40 years of fulminations: • An article in Reader's Digest in 1949, "Israel's Flag Is Not Mine," questioned the loyalty of American Jews who support Israel. Reworked in a 1953 book. What Price Israel?, it also inveighed against Jewish traditions. Another notorious anti-Zionist, Rabbi Elmer Berger, felt compelled to acknowledge Lilienthal's "harmful distortions." The Arabic version—with an anti-Semitic as well as anti-Zionist cartoon cover—ehjoyed wide circulation; • In his third book, a 1965 opus entitled The Other Side of the Coin, Lilienthal—sounding like the PLO "Covenant"—proposed an Arab-Israeli "compromise": the emigration of up to 850,000 Israelis and the return of an alleged 850,000 Palestinian Arab refugees (there were an estimated 550,000 Arab refugees in 1948); • A year later Lilienthal ccdled for John Lindsay's impeachment when the Mayor of New York cancelled an official welcome for Saudi King Faisal. Lindsay had responded to a Faisal statement that all Jews who help Israel were his enemies. After the 1973 Yom KippUr War and the Arab oil embargo, Lilienthal's newsletter named Faisal one of its "Men of the Year"; • In 1982, he complained in a letter to the New York Post that an editorial describing the PLO as openly committed to terrorism was "false and malicious ... jingoism and hatemongering —" For nearly four decades Lilienthal has been a dedicated "show Jew," traveling to Arab countries for propaganda purposes, hosted by and apologizing for dictators and ter-
rorists. He speaks often in the United States on anti-Israel themes, and once claimed before a right-wing audience that "people who do not like Jews are to be found principally in the pro-Israeli ranks." Equally at home on the kook left and its far-right counterpart, Lilienthal cannot be taken seriously on intdlectual grounds. Of course, that is not how they see things in Ithaca, at least not Associate Dean Isaac Kramnick and the Muslim Educational and Cultural Association. Kramnick, with supporting letters from the association—which terms Lilienthal "a peace activist"—wants Cornell in the will. According to an article in the campus Daily Snn, the associate dean of Arts and Sciences "said he has read many of Lilienthal's books... and said Lilienthal is 'anti-Zionist, not anti-Semitic' " Kramnick finds that the author's "concerns here are academic or intellectual..." Sure. Academic concerns must explain why the dean overrode a negative reconunendation from a majority of Near East Studies faculty members to proceed with plans for the lecture series. Intellectual integrity must explain why Lilienthal demanded, according to sources at the university, that Cornell's own Andrew Dickson White visiting scholar, Bernard Lewis—whose views of the Middle East are not as "balanced" as Lilienthal's—should not be mvlted to give the opening lecture. No, Lilienthal's preference was someone like Prof. Edward Said of Columbia, the PLO's mouthpiece-of-choice in the United States. Some have suggested that the series is needed to redress an alleged inadequacy in Islamic studies at Cornell. According to this reasoning, schoob weak in Jewish studies should compensate by instituting a lecture series attacking Arab nationalism. Such campus follies help explain the punch of charges like those by Chicago University's Prof, Allan Bloom and New York University's Dean Herbert London that American higher education is retreating from critical thought and allowing "radical" politics to take its place. Cornell's decision on the Lilienthal ciae will help indicate whether the league to which it belongs is. Ivy or loony. '^:rif^^t
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Next meeting May 26 when you will have a sub for your stringer, who will be attending his granddaughter's Bat Mitzvah in the Bay Area. May 12 meeting at the earlybirds, V.P. Sam Rosenstein moderated, and the subjects ran a wide range. At lunch President Gerald Bemstien requested that we honor our gracious srarers with a standing ovation.'Incidentally, male volunteers served us today. Motzi by Sam Kaplan, Benschen by the venerable Charlie Felknan. See Reva Oruch to maintain proper phone numbers and addresses for our new listings. President Gerald read a thank you message from Steve Rod about our contribution to Jewish Welfare. He also asked for a memoriam for Al Swartz land we are all going to miss I), greetings to Phyllis
Dinsdale, a guest of Blumkin home member, Irv Green (Phyllis is his sister), read off a list of May Birthday boys, to our applause. Sam Shyken, subbing for Norm, told us that no one we know in the group, is, at this time, hospitalized, since Morrie Adler is out of sick bay today and back home. To the Mitzvah Box, donations by Ed Kahn, Pres. Gerald, and from Norm Wohlner, in thanks for our sympathy for his loss. Norm Komey presented guest speaker Chuck Sederstrom, of the law firm of Sederstrom & Sederstrom. Chuck, a law graduate from the University of South Dakota College of Law, discussed law and lawyers. Questions and answers from the floor. Of interest, from Chuck, there are 700,000 attorneys in the U.S., and 20,000 of them are in, D.C.
Temple Israel's 47th Institute More than 120 members of the clergy attended the 47th Institute on Judaism for Christian clergy recently at Temple Israel. Greeting the guest speaker, Dr. David J. Zucker of Springfield, Mo., (left photo, center) are Rabbi Stephan Barack (left) and Rabbi Emeritus Sidney Brooks. From left, in right photo, are Lois Epstein, Sandy Nogg, and Marilyn Warren, Sisterhood co-chairmen for the Institute's luncheon.
iMa.irirfl(Bd ert Schwartz, Houston, Texas, and Robert Rothman of Overland Park. Kenton Schmutz, Roeland Park, and Nicholas Thompson, Winston-Salem, ushered. After a wedding trip to Cancun, Mexico, the couple will reside in Kansas City, Mo.
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The OldtiiUers who tte«t at the Jewish CDminonity Center for lunch and talk, honored the volunteers who served them last week with flowers and applause. From left are Sally Venger, Reva Oruch, Kay Ferer, Rosaline Epstein, Ilsa Kahn and Fannie Gummers. MAYOR HONORiX) JERUSALEM (JTA) - the mayors of Kiryat Bialik, Mayor Ibrahim Nimr Hus- Kiryat Ata and Tivon who sein of the Israeli Arab town said their towns had excelof Shfaram will be honored lent relations with Shfaram for his efforts to promote due largely to the Arab understanding and goodvirill mayor's efforts. Problems that arose between them between Arabs and Jews. over the years were solved He will receive a medal amicably through negotiaawarded annually by the tions "conducted in an atMovement for a Better Is- mosphere of goodwill," they rael, a non-p<ditical group of said. about 1,200 Jews and Arabs Hussein was also cited for seeking amity between the his tolerancein dealing with two communities. the minority Christian and Hussein was recom- Druze communities in mended for the award by Shfaram;
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I don't have much time for this column today—I have an idea to submit to Israel. Another one of my plans to aid their economy. I plan to suggest they get into the car business. Not necessarily in manufactiuing, but in the "animation" so prevalent in automobiles today. Let me give you an example of what I mean. My iar happens to have been bom in JapctrAmong all the gadgets and chotchkas, it has a soft, female voice to speak to me from time to time. I call her Cho-Cho-San and think of her as a refined Oriental woman whose sole purpose is to talk to me. She says things like "your keys are in the ignition" if I open the door before pulling out the keys. She also asks me to "please turn off the lights" if I forget or to "please fasten your seat belt." Her voice is well modulated and her manner is very genteel. In contrast, my roommate drives a car bom right here—a citizen of the USA. Unlike my ChoOho-San, there is a brisk, male voice to'yammer at him. The kind of voice that might belong to somebody named John or maybe James. He also reminds the driver to fasten the seat belt, turn off the lights, etc., then he politely says "thank you." He also can (and does) advise when "your fuel is low." Actually, I find him a nudge and sometimes answer him back as mdely as possible. So what's my idea for Israel? Well, it seems to me they could get into the act by doing some of these'voices. Can't you just hear a soft, motherly voice crooning "tatteleh, buckle up you shouldn't get whiplash." Or maybe, "farsktbptakop, you left the lights on. You want the battery to die?" Consider the possibilities in this .. .they're endless. Instead of that cool "fuel is low" I can just hear her say "shmendrick, you think E stanids for Enough?" Well, what can I tell you. I keep having these good ideas, and I keep sending them to my brothers and sisters in Eretz Yisroel. If th6y want to ignore them, it's their loss. I just feel it's my duty to help out as often as possible. In the meantime, drive carefully, hear?
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SCHWARTZ, KIRBY Laurie Kay Schwartz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Schwartz, became the bride of W. Mark Kirby, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Aubrey Kirby of WinstonSalem, N.C., on May 16 at the Marriott Hotel. The 7:30 p.m. ceremony was followed by a diimer dance at the Marriott Hotel. Jane Schmutz of Roeland Park, Kans., sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Ann Thompson and Beth Kirby, of Winston-Salem, the groom's sisters, Sandra Davidson, Omaha, and Elizabeth Napshin of Overland Park, Kans. The groom's father, James Aubrey Kirby, #as best man. Groomsmen were t\te groom's brother. Rick kirby, Winston-Salem, the bride's brothers, Michael Schwartz, Omaha, and Rob-
FISHBAIN, LEVIN Susan Kay Fishbain became the bride of Louis Jay Levin jon May 17 at Beth Israel Synagogue. Rabbi Isaac Nadoff and Cantor Leo Fettman officiated. A) dinner was held in the syila^gue social hall following the ceremony. Barbara Chandler, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Also attending the bride were Jennifer Buerman, Marilyn Bock, Judy Fisher and Janet Klein. The best man was Hal Levin, the groom's brother. Groomsmen were Don Bogen, Ken Fishbain, Andy Levin and Michael Levy. Ushers were Allen and Dan Chandler and David Flax. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Bennett Fishbain. Mr. and Mrs. David Levin of Dallas, Texas, are parents of the groom. The groom's grandmother is Mrs. Zelda Sline of Baltimore, Md. Following a honeymoon in Hawaii, the couple will reside in Dallas.
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Lincoln B'nai Jeshurun Friday: 8 p.m. Sunday: Community picnic, noon, Holmes Lake Park.
Lincoln Tifereth Israel Friday: 8 p.m. Bat Mitzvah of Leah Goodman. The Oneg Shabbat will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Goodman in Leah's honor. Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Bat Mitzvah of Leah Goodman. The Kiddush and luncheon following services will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Goodman in Leah's honor. DEDICATION A monument in memory of Abe Friedman will be dedicated at 11 a.m.. May 24, at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Offutt Air Base SERVICES: Rabbi Howard B. Zyskind conducts services in the Capehart Chapel every Friday at 8 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat follows the service.
Council Bluffs B'nai Israel SERVICES: First and third Friday each month 7:30 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat follows the service. B'nai Israel Synagogue 'offers services led by members of the congregation. Volunteer Cantor Major Mandy Greene leads the singing. Everyone is invited to attend; Persons interested in the synagogue or in carpools may call Scott Kotzen 402-553-3334. .
PERSONALS Dear Relatives and Friends: Thanks for your prayers, comforting phone calls, charitable contributions, gifts, cards and visits following my unfortunate accident. A special thanks to Rabbi Paul Drazen, Cantor Emil Berkovits and my fellow members of the Beth El Choir. I look forward to thanking each and everyone personally. Julia Zuker,
We would like to thank all our good friends for the many cards, donations, and good wishes in honor of our new granddaughter, Dana Marie. Cantor Emil and Lili Berkovits.
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Sabbath Candlelighting for Friday, May 22, 8:24 p.m.
Beth Israel Synagogue Friday: Kabbalat Shabbat Service, 7 p.m. Late Family Service, 8 p.m. The D'var Torah will be presented by Maria Goldberg. An Oneg Shabbat in honor of the new officers will be hosted by the Sisterhood. Saturday: Morning service, 8:45 a.m. The D'var Torah will be presented by Steve Suvalsky. Youth Services, 10 ia.m. Class with the rabbi, 7:15 p.m. Mincha, 8:30 p.m. Mincha will be followed by Shalosh Suedot, Ma-ariv and Havdalah. ' Sunday: Morning Minyanaire Service, 9 a.m., followed by breakfast and "Exploring Jewish ideas" with the rabbi. Weekdays: 7 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.
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PLOTKIN AWARDS The Plotkin Award for excellence in attendance at Sunday School and Talmud Torah will also be presented on Saturday morning. May 30. ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Congregational Election meeting will be held on May 31 at 12:30 p.m. A champagne brunch will be served, followed by the "State of the Synagogue" message by the president. Committee chairmen will present reports of MEMORIAL DAY their activities, and election The morning service on of Board members for the May 25, Memorial Day, will coming year will be held. be at 9 a.m. Reservations for the champagne brunch may be 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION made by calling the SynaAlex and Mary Grossman . gogue office. Those who canwill host an Oneg Shabbat not be present for brunch on Friday evening. May 29, are urged to come for the business portion of' the in celebration of the 40th anniversary of their parents, meeting. Ignac and Miriam Grossman. Temple Israel GOLDSTEIN AWARDS SERVICES: Goldstein Awards will be Friday: 8:15 p.m. distributed to Jr. Congregants at Sabbath morning Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks services on May 30. and Cantor Harold FireThe following students stone will officiate. Rabbi will be receiving a Goldstein Brooks will speak on "Being Awfird: Steven Tomps, Marrabbi to non-Jews—some ideas we should learn." The Oneg Shabbat following the service will be sf>onsored by Temple Sisterhood. Shabbat Morning Service— 11:15 a.m. FOOD FOR THOUGHT On Tuesday, May 26, 11:30 a.m.-l p.m. at LaStrada 72, meet over lunch with Rabbi Barack for a discussion of current issues affecting Jews locally, nationally and internationally. Phone the Temple, 556-6536, for reservations.
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BAB MITZVAH Seth Steere Perhuan, son of Barbara and David Perlman.will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah during Shabbat services Friday, May 29. and Saturday, May 30.
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. Mincha-Ma'ariv, 8:35 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Weekdays: 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. BAT MITZVAH Meredith Lainof, daughter of Colonel and Mrs. Wayne Lainof, will become a Bat Mitzvah on Friday evening. May 22, and Saturday morning, May 23. CONCERT The Beth El Choir under the direction of Marty Shukert and Cantor Emil Berkovits will present a concert on Wednesday, May 27, 7:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in the office or at the door.
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. PEACE AWARD NEW YORK' (JTA) The Shalom Center presented its second annual Albert and Viki List "Brit HaDorot" (Covenant of the Generations) Peace Award to Dr. Robert and Betty Lifton of New York and to Programs for the Challenge of Shalom of Los Angeles, the first project for nuclear disarmament to be funded by a local Jewish federation.
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Faye & Howard Ruback invite you to worship with them at Sliabh-At Services at Beth El Synagogue on Saturday rhorning, May 30th. In celebration of our special 1987 birthdays, we will host the Kiddush lunch following services, and we would be most pleased to have you join us. No other invitations have been issued. We look forward to seeing our friends on this happy occasion. Your presence is our present.
Parashat Behar-B'hukotai The devious heart and the faith within Once again we have two healed; save roe and let me Sidrot for our weekly Torah be saved; for You are my reading, closing the Book of glory." Leviticus. During my student days Were we to have only one, one of my friends once told our Haftarah would be a fa- me that he never lets Shabmous passage in Jeremiah. bat pass without reading With the Babylonian army poet)^. What is Shabbat, he about to capture Jerusalem asked, mthout poetry? and destroy it, Jeremiah Indeed, what is life itself pays out good money for without the opportunity to land already under enemy read great poetry? For it is control! No, he was not here that we give ourselves speculating. He was simply the opportunity to let great expressing his unshakable minds and souls enter our faith that Judah would be own minds and souls. Who Judah again. can read Jeremiah without But that passage is not the feeling that he is in the read this year. Instead we presence of one of the have another passage from world's greatest personaliJeremiah, the Haftarah of ties? the second Sidrah. In it It is this that makes the Jeremiah expresses some of Bible so grand a treasure. his most profound views, his Whether in prose or poetry disappointments, his hopes, it makes us companions of and the faith that rises from some of the most sensitive the deepest recesses of his and the most profound of all' heart. the people who ever lived. It He has seen much of Ufe, is staggering to think that and in arresting appraisal he such an array of giants, expresses his bitterness: whose thoughts capture "Most devious is the heart: ours and whose words hold it is perverse—who can us enthralled, appeared fathom it"? within so small a people. It But doggedly, in spite of is humbling to Imow.that all the disappointments and these were our ancestors. betrayals that embittered Jeremiah may not have his life, he expresses his seen success in his own day. faith. He calls the Lord "the But I hope he sensed that he hope of Israel" and "the was the most inqiortant perfountain of living waters." son of his times, and that And in the last verse of his thoughts, superbly exthe Haftarah (though the pressed, would be pondered chapter continues farther in wherever the human spirit the text itself), Jeremiah survives. offers the prayer which has become, expanded, one of the nineteen benedictions of A monument in memory the daily Amidah: "Heal me, O Lord, and let me be of Rita Katzman will' be dedicated on Sunday, May 31, n:30 a.m., at Golden Hill Cemetery. Rabbi Isaac Nadoff will officiate. Ten and Rick Oruch of Piano, Texas, announce the LMMMOWERS April 23 birth of a son, JaSales—Sarvio*—Pant son David. TORCKAWNBOY-eOLLENS Grandparents are FranM1LLARD cine and Harold Goldberg of SMALL ENGINE Dallas, Texas, and Ruth and 4035 South 136 S9M122 Harold GrucK of Omaha. ' Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schulman of Miami, Ha;, Mrs. Omaha Section Gertrude Goldberg of Tyler, NCJW Thanks Texas, and Mrs. Rose Oruch of Omaha. These Members
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Lincoln site of NJHS Nate Grossman exhibit BREADBREAKERS B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers will meet on May 27, noon, at Howard Johnson's. Charles "Red" Amadon. executive director of the Omaha Home for Boys will discuss their recent innovations in programming and ongoing work. STYLE SHOW Hadassah's style show and luncheon is scheduled for May 27 at the Highland Country Qub. Jewelry from Borsheim's will be seen at 11:30. Lunch will be served promptly at 12:00. Adult and children's fashions (along with Borsheim's fashions viewed at 11:30) will follow. Members and non-members may make reservations with Beverly Franklin at 334-7366. ONEG SHABBAT An Oneg Shabbat will be conducted by Hadassah i members May 30 at the Rose Blumkin Home at 2 p.m. ORT CONVENTION Five Omaha delegates attended the District VIII convention for Women's American ORT, held in Chicago at the Woodfield Hyatt Regency Hotel May 3-4. There were over 600 delegates representing ORT chapters from a seven state area. The Omaha delegates, Carol Nathan, Judy Handleman, Lyime Saltzman and Beth Leeds were on hand to see fellow Omaha member ' Merry Atinsky installed as District Recording Secretary. Other events highlighting the convention were the eight awards garnered by the Omaha Chapter-atLarge. Omaha was given a special community award for their ongoing Tzedidcab project in which, aided by Jewish Family Service, the cluster purchased and distributed food for Jewish families requesting aid. The food distribution takes place at Boah Hashanah,
Hanukkah and Passover. This past winter, the diapter also had a Heat iF^d Drive to help thoM •ome families. The ongoingproject was created and chaired the past two years by Diane Malashock, outgoing community relations chairman: Cathy Christensen and Jan Fischer, co-chairmen for the ORT giftwrap project, were given District recognition for the first individual chapter to have multiple locations for a single fundraising project. Omaha was also given awards for recruiting more than 25 new members in one year, and for fulfilling for the first time, all financial assignments to the National organization. These included Honor RoU ($50), Donor ($100), and Golden Circle ($1,000). The awards will be presented by copresidents Carol Nathan and Beth Leeds at the ORT Taste and Tell Itmcheon on May 31. MAMALOSHEN Mamaloshen will hold its picnic on May 31 commencing at 1 p.m. at the JCC Pavillion instead of Benson Park. In case of rain, the picnic will be held indoors. Brjng your own lunch. Mamaloshen will provide the hot beverages. Mere vellen farbriengen in freilickeit un Yiddish keit. The JCC is planning an "open house" celebration on May 31. Join them in any or all of their activities and come to Mamaloshen's picnic. Following the picnic there will be a free performance by Mashey Bernstein, Jewish humorist. JtWV POST 1260 Epstein-Morgan Post No. 260 Jewish War Veterans will meet May 28, at 7:30 pin. in the American Legion Poet No. 1 Club. JWV Post No. 260 will partuapate in Memorial Day ceranonies on May 24, at 11 a.m. The Poet will join Omaha Post Na 1 American Legic» Memorial Day Services, May 26,9:30 a.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Pork.
Mini-grOnt committee members pictured, from left, ore: Sharon Cipperiey.'Patrida Newman, Fran Rod, Robin Spindler, Mitzi Delmon and Nancy Levin.
NCJW awards grants Twenty-three elementary school teachers in the Omaha Public schools have received grants totaling nearly $6,000 from the Omaha section of the National Council of Jewish women. The grants were announced May 11 by Dr. Patricia Newman, member of the Council's board of directors and mini-grant chairman, at a meeting of the Instruction and Americanism Committee of the Omaha Board of Education. Dr. Newman said the 198687 "Mini-Grant Teacher Awards" are being made to allow teachers to carry out "creative and educational" classroom projects for which funds are not availa"^-T
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DALLAS (JTA)-David Zimmerman, 7, son of Rabbi Sheldon and Judy Zimmerman of Dallas, is the younBeth Israel Synagogue gest grand prize winner in will hold its annual Torathe seven years of the Great thon on the first night of the National Jewish Read-In Shavuot hdidoy, Tueoday, sponsored by the'Jewish June 2, 9:30 p.m. to midBraille Institute. The Solo- ni^t. mon Schechter Acadony Two presentations will be student received a $1,000 made: "Study as on aspect savings bond for his efforts. of worshqi" and "Jewish atAbout 2,600 day school titudes on the treatment of students nationwide were animals." sponsored for each book Refreshments, compliread during a four-week per ments of Beth Israd Sisto^ iod, with proceeds going to hood, will be available the institute. throughout the evening.
A Nebraska Jewish Historical Society exhibit in memory of the late Nate Grossman is on display at the Tifereth Israel Synagogue entrance hall at 3219 Sheridan Blvd., Linccdn, Nebraska. Nate Grossman, who was bom in Pasval, Russia, came to Linc(^ in 1907. He attended the Lincoln Business College, and in 1911 began to work for Armstrong Oothing Company. In 1916, he went into business for himself, and eventually became owner of a chain of Army and Navy stores.' During World War I, Mr. Grossman served in the 89th Division Company B, 365th Infantry. He was the president of the 355th Infantry Association, and in 1927, he was named State Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. During his lifetime in Lincoln, Mr. Grossman was active in Jewish communal sovice. He was a member of the Boards of the Lincoln Jewish Federation and Tifereth Israel Synagogue. He conqwigned for the establishment of the Veterans
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Hospital in Lincoln, and fnun the day it opened in 1930, served as a volunteer for which he earned the highest recognitions. Nate Groesman married CeUa Osherow in 1919, and both- devoted numerous hours to volunteer work. The Grossmans have a son, Har<dd, and a daughter, Shirley, and five grandchildroi. Nate and his wife, Celia, were residents of the Rose Blumkin Home in Omaha, where CeUa currently resides. Items in the exhibit include photographs of Mr. and Mrs. Grossman, a scrapbook, WWI memorabilia, and a selected number of plaques and artifacts awarded to Mr. Grossman for his service as a voiimteoat the Veterans Hospital in Lincoln. The itons in the exhibit are only a small sample of the numoous itetos in the collection donated to the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society by the Grossman family. The exhibit was prepared by the Nebraska Jewish' Historical Society archivist, Ophira Bahar.~^
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By Morris Malioe Two area newcomers are playing leading roles toward the establishment of naturopathic medicine as a licensed health care profession in Nebraska. The couple is Paul Herscu N.D. and his wife, Amy Rothenberg N.D. Their office is located at 500 Willow Avenue in Council Bluffs. "Although in licensed states naturopathic doctors practice as primary care providers, in Nebraska and Iowa at this time, we do not. .. "Although we are trained as physicians, because there is no law, wie function as holistic health counselors," said Drs. Herscu and Rothenberg. They explained that they look forward to the time when they can practice to the full extent of their training and offer people holistic and natural health care in a family practice setting. Naturopathic physicians, it was explained, are trained as general practitioners with emphasis on preventive medicine and the use of treatments that work with the body's own self-healing abilities. Both Dr. Herscu and Dr. Rothenberg were graduated
from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Herscu had attended Queens College in New York City and Portland State University, earning a bachelor's degree in science, and Dr. Rothenberg had attended Antioch College in Ohio, earning a bachelor's degree in biology. Both singled out experiences in their own lives as strong motivating factors for focusing their careers on naturopathic medicine. In Dr. Herscu's case, he was headed for medical school when, during a free week he rode a bicycle from New York to Montreal. Pedaling in the rain, he developed acute arthritis and found over a period of many months that conventional medical treatment was unable to help. A friend suggested a naturopathic doctor and during this period other friends and relatives found that they too were able to obtain help from naturopathic doctors for a variety of chronic diseases not curable by conventional means. In Dr^ Rothenberg's case, both of her parents died in
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their 40'8, one of cancer and the other of a heart ailment. "They did not get well under conventional medical treatment, as a matter of fact their therapies made thenn feel worse . . .conventional medicine is based on symptoms, not cause, so I too looked for an alternative." After graduation, the couple married and spent their honeymoon backpacking in the wilderness of a state park. Their outdoor wedding had taken place in the setting of a former Vanderbilt mansion—"just like the movies." • Now. with their naturopathic degrees, they have located in this area, in part, to encourage the state legislature to adopt legislation for the licensing of naturopathic medicine. the profession already is licensed in Arizona, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Alaska, Washington, Washington, D.C, and many Canadian provinces, and is fairly common in Western Europe, New Zealand and Australia. Until the legislature acts, Drs. Rothenberg and Herscu offer homeopathy, nutrition, botanicals, education, prevention, and modification.
Jennifer Friedman holds her grandfather Lloyd Friedman's attention while her dad, Scott Friedman, finishes bis breakfast at the recent father-child brealcfast sponsored by the Pre-school at the Jewish Community Center.
Marcus brothers lecture on computer techniques
^Jerusalem Jerusalem has the largest Scrabble Club in the world, which wUl be featured in this week's "Hello Jerusalem", Sunday afternoon «t 2 p.m. on Cox Cable Channel 7. Some 60 regular players gather weekly for meetings. Material on Luz Industries which exports solar surfaces world-wide will be shown. An ancient strain of biblical wheat is explained as it is being used by the Weizmann Institute to make a stronger and mor? durable strain of modern wheat. Rivka Zohar, an Israeli singer just returned from the U.S. is featured, while a considerable amount of time on Showcase is devoted to "The Israel-American Cultural Foundation" by Simcha Dinitz. •The program repeats on Monday evening at 7 p.m.
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Sons of Nathan and Bebe Marcus have received recognition recently for their involvement with computers. Former Omahan Dr. Stephen Marcus, recently lectured on the applications of computers in college instruction at the University of New Hampshire. He is associate director of the South Coast Writing Project at the University of Califomia, Santa Barbara. Aaron Marcus, principal of Aaron Marcus and Associates, Berkeley, Calif., a computer graphics design firm, wap recently awarded a plaque by the National Computer Graphics Association in recognition of his "outstanding contribution to the field of computer graphics through the excellent quality of his presentation" at NCGA's Computer Graphics '87 conference in Philadelphia. Mr. Marcus was co-chairman of the 1987 Electronic Publishing Track, In making the award, Wil-
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