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Friedel Jewish Academy dedication on Aug. 16 The formal dedication ceremony to name the Jewish Day School of Omaha the Friedel Jewish Academy of Omaha will take place Sunday evening, Aug. 16, at the Red Lion Inn; According to Jerry Gordman, cochairman of the Friedel Jewish Academy, the entire community is invited to participate in the celebration. Highlight of the ceremony will be the unveiling of the new sign that will read "The Leonard L. and Phyllis J. Friedel Jewish Academy," he said. Mr. Gordman also announced that Cece Zorinsky will serve as honorary chairman. Pictured at the Billy Rose Sculpture Garden in Jerosalem in June of 1985 are Bert and Leonard Lewis.
Israel Mission to kickoff '88 campaign By Joanie Jacobson Federation public relations director Leonard Lewis, chairman of the Men's Division, and Bert Lewis, chairman of the Women's Division of the 1988 Federation Campaign, have announced plans for a community mission to Israel. The mission, part of a UJA (United Jewish Appeal) Study Mission to Israel, is scheduled for Nov. 211 and will officially begin a series of fundraising events to benefit the Jewish Federation of Omaha. "We are very excited about the mission to Israel," said Mr. Lewis. "It has been designed tor Omaha Jewish families, couples or individuals to visit or re-visit Israel at an affcntlable cost." "A trip to Israel. A Mission. That seems a most appropriate way to open the 1988 Campaign," added Mrs. Lewis. "As Jews in the world, we support iatemational as
well as local programs, and how fitting for as many of us as possible to see, first-hand, what we have accomplished and where the needs lie." "My first trip to Israel was one of the greatest travel experiences I've ever had," recalled Mr. Lewis. "History comes alive. The sharp contrast between old and new is (Continued on Page 2)
Center open July 3 The Jewish Community Center will be open for busines as usual today. All scheduled programs will be held, according to Gary Bernstein, JCC assistant director. The Health and Physical Education facilities will be open on July 4, 1-7 p.m., Mr. Bernstein said.
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Keynote speaker for the evening will be Chief Justice Norman Krivosha of the Nebraska Supreme Court. Announcement of the complete program will take place at a later date, it was said. The dinner is scheduled to start with a cocktail hour at 6:30 p.m., and the dedication ceremony will begin about 8:30 p.m. Dietary laws will be observed. In addition to Mr. Gordman, members of the Planning Committee include: Forrfest Krutter, co-chairman of the Academy, Michael Katzman, Margo Riekes, Howard Ruback and Edward Shafton. Information maybe obtained by calling the school at 402-334-0517.
Livingston Foundation gifts $10,000 for scholarships By Joanie Jacobson Federation Public relations director In direct response to an article in the May 29 issue of the Jewish Press, Jule Newman, president of the Board of Trustees of the Livingston Foundation, announced the establishment of the Livingston Scholaratu{iB. to be awarded in 1988 to Omaha Jewish youth. "The Livingston Foimdation is gifting $10,000 to the Jewish Federation of Omaha," explained Mr. Newman, Vto be" used for college scholarships, camp
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Jole M. Newman President Livingston Foundation Board of Trustees
Justice Nomum and Helens Krivosha, Beverly Franklin presenting the award to Dr. Kntler, and Keimit Hansen designating Dr. Kutler as a Nebraska ambassador.
Jungle sounds, perils, do not sway Omaha dentist By Morris Maline Dr. Sol Kntler was testing in a makeshift bunk in the Amazon jungle when the generator providing electricity stopped. He looked at the sky through the open roof, wondered about the poisonous snakes, tarantulas, scorpions, and said to himself, "What's a nice Jewish boy doing in a place like this?" This is how he described one of his globe-trotting experiences to the more than 300 who attended a dinner in his honor June 25 at Beth Israel Synagogue. Sponsored by AMIT Women, the event was held to present Dr. Kutler with the Humanitarian award. After metsages of congratulations were read and a number of notables praised Dr. Kutler for providmg dental services to the needy of many countries on three continents in a Rotary International program he has participated in since 1973, Dr. Kutler responded: ' "I was a poor boy growing up in Council Bluffs, so poor that I sneaked under a blanket in the back seat of a car to save the five cent toll required to cross the bridge into Omaha," Having been deprived of travel in childhood. Dr. Kutler said that he responded to the Rotary program not only to
help people, but as a way to see the world. "My wife, Cherie, came along with me on most of the trips and she shared the benefit of 'luxury' travel: stench, filth, disease and poverty." *-" The real reason for his concern for people. Dr. Kutler.said, came from his late parents. "They were immigrants, and they were the bravest, most courageous people who ever lived, sacrificing their Uves so that I could enjoy mine... whenever I see a stranger, my heart goes out to them, and I say to my parents 'thank you for having me.' " Norman Krivosha, chief justice, Nebraska Supreme Court, said that the life of Dr. Kutler exemplifies the finest in the Jewish tradition and added, "We have a blessed man among us." Former governor Bob Kerrey quipped that it's unusual for a 'dentist' to become humanitariem of the year, and then added that Dr. Kutler's willingness to serve his fellow man proves that there's something out there in this world worth living for. Dr. Kutler's brother, Benton, said that "Sol was motivated by love of his fellow man," and explained that this love was instilled by their parents.
Rabbi Myer S. Kripke, rabbi emeritus, Beth El Synagogue, referred to Dr. Kutler as "a man of mitzvah" for carrying his professional skill to so many parts of the world. Rabbi Isaac Nadoff of Beth Israel Synagogue said that he was reminded of the Sabbath prayer recited when the Torah is returned to the Ark, the prayer which says that God looks with favor upon those who help others. Serving as nnaster of ceremonies, Alan Goodman read a number of messages including best wishes from President Reagan, y.S. Senator David Kames, Rep. Hal Daub. Mr. Goodman reminded the audience that the dinner had been scheduled originally for March, and then read a message written by the late U.S. Senator Ed Zorinsky. Others participating in the program were Charlotte Kaplan and Beverly Franklin, co-chairmen; Sylvia Ross, president, Kalah Franklin chapter; Georgia Ann Steinberg, president, Hatikvah chapter, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Levey, who made a presentation to a Tel Aviv high school in Dr. Kutler's honor, Rabbi Alexander Katz who recited the blessing of the bread. Cantor Leo Fettman, Grace after meal, and Kermit Hansen, past president of Suburban Rotary. See related story on page 2.
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L Israel Mission to kickoff campaign ^^p (Continued from Page II unique in the world. You walk the same streets and enter the same buildings as did the greatest philosophers and teachers of all time, while just around the corner is some of today's most modem and advanced technology." "Since the dollars we raise are spread to Jews in far-flung corners of the world, it would be impossible to visit them all," commented Mrs. Lewis. "But a visit to Eretz Yisroel provides a hands-on opportunity to understand the problems. And whiat better tjime for such a visit—the year Israel celebrates its 40th anniversary." According to a UJA News Release, the United Jewish Appeal's Missions Department has taken almost 1,000 American Jews to Israel in the first three months of 1987. While itineraries vary. Mission participants have taken part in a variety of activities including welcoming the Sabbath at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, spending an afternoon with Kubbutz families, ascending Masada at dawn, greeting Ethiopian immigrants at a Jewish Agency Absorption Center, lunching with Israeli soldiers at an army base and meeting Project Renewal residents who explain how they have rebuilt their neighborhoods and their lives. National Missions chairman, Victor Gelb of Cleveland, hailed the substantial increase in 1987 UJA Missions. "Our trips," said Mr. Gelb, "are especially designed to provide a imique adventure to the land and peo-
(Continued from Page II scholarships and high school educational trips to Israel. These funds will be administered by the Financial Aid Committee of the Bureau of Jewish Education, an agency of the Federation, in a proportion determined by the Committee based on the immediate needs of the community." The Livingston Scholarships have been established for 1988 on a trial basis. If, however, there is a demonstrated, on-going need by the community, the trustees will consider continuing or even increasing these funds in the future. Yale Richards, secretary and counsel for the Livingston Foundation, explained that this is not an endowment. "Most other scholarship funds provide for only the income to be used. This gift may be used in its entirety, t>oth principal and interest, to afford a variety of educational opportunities for our young people.
ple of Israel so that donors can see what their gifts have achieved. Going behind the scenes and meeting the people who have shaped and shared Israel's history creates an exciting experience that will always be remembered." Requirements for participation in the Omaha Mission are as follows: $1,500 minimum gift to the 1988 Federation Campaign for the primary contributor (the Federation will provide a $1,000 subsidy toward the cost of the Mission for the primary contributor); and $750 minimum gift for the acompanying spouse (the Federation will provide a $500 subsidy towards the cost of the Mission for the accompanying spouse.l "We want everyone to 'feel good' about our community and to be enthusiastic in their support of the Federation and its agencies," concluded Mr. Lewis. "A Federation is only as good as the people it represents. We are the Federation. We are responsible for one another. It is written in the Talmud, 'One who works for the community is doing the work of Torah.' " "I urge everyone to give this mission serious consideration," emphasized Mrs. Lewis. "Go with your spouse. Go with a friend. Go with a sister or brother. But go. Go again. Know what it feels like to be part of a Jewish majority, for a change." For further information, contact Steven Rod or Sondra Topper, 334-8200; Leonard Lewis or Bert Lewis, 391-7014 or 331-6171.
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Sol Kutler elected Rotary president Dr. Sol Kutler has been elected president of the Rotary Club of Omaha—Suburban, succeeding Frank Goldberg. Dr. Kutler is president of the American Denture Clinic. A Rotarian for 10 years. Dr. Kutler received this Rotary District's Cadwallader award in 1984 for his many years of humanitarian service in health care in developing nations. Rotary International, with more than a million members, includes more than 22,500 clubs in 160 nations and geographic regions in the Free World.
Two Magic Theatre workshops are being opened to the public to allow area residents an opportunity to see how work on a new play begins. The workshops will be held July 7 and July 8 starting at 6 p.m. Those desiring to attend may make reservations by calling 346-1227. BAR/BAT MITZyAHS CONFIRMATION GRADUATION BIRTHDATS REUNIONS
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"No one came to the and hope to continue their Livingston Board with a support in future years." "Our response will be formal request for this money,"hecontinued. "The helpful but it's not at all proposal for the Livingston enough," concluded Mr. Scholarships was initiated Newman. "The trustees internally by the Board of have recognized the pressTrustees as a result of the ing needs of the young peoarticle and assesment of cur- ple in our community. We rent needs as outlined in the have recognized that our Jewish youth programs are Jewish Press." Mr. Richards, who super- underfinanced. However, we vises the day-to-day opera- are hopeful that the leadertions of the Foundation, ship that is demonstrated stated its policy: "The here will encourage other inLivingston Foundation tries dividuals and families to to meet the 'special needs' provide additional funds. "Whether it's college of this community," he said. "The article in the Jewish scholarships, a trip to IsPress demonstrated a criti- rael, new equipment for the cal need for . which there nursery school, books for were insufficient funds from the Day School or two other sources. The response weeks at a Jewish summer from the Livingston Foun- camp, we owe our children a dation was in keeping with quality Jewish education," its policy—that of offering said Mr. Newman. "We owe more and diverse opportuni- them the best." In addition to Mr. Newties for the Omaha Jewish community, particularly man, trustees of the Livingwhen other funds are not ston Foundation are Morton available. The trustees of A. Richards, vice president; the Foundation were very Stanley J. Slosburg, treaspleased to establish the urer; Robert I. Kully and Livingston Scholarships Murray H. Newman.
NEW YORK (JTA) - To the wistful theme of that fabled rooftop fiddler, the "Tradition Time" weekly radio program of Jewish music, comedy and news debuted this month on 21 stations across the country. The two-hour syndicated program is the first nationwide venture of the new American Jewish Radio Network based in Fort Lau-
RADIO PROGRAM derdale, Fla., and is the first national Jewish entertainment radio show. Producer and host Ben Zohar is hoping the millions of potential Jewish listeners like "Tradition Time" as well as the South Florida Jewish listenership does. He said the show began locally 18 months ago at station WVCG-AM in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., at an hour per
week, and has increased to 13 hours, with about half of them taped in advance. The national show of predominantly music is completely pre-recorded, Zohar explained, because he aspires to perfect production. He added that he takes care to construct a program "appealing to the mass market of Jews. It has to be intergenerational. Jewish music tends to be that way."
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Att: Tom Brokaw Dear Mr. Brokaw: I was one of the estimated millions of viewers who tuned in to your special program on Israel Wednesday night . As one newsman to another, I am compelled to say that your credibility has been shattered. My dismay turned to anger as the PLO propaganda show took its course and I could hardly contain myself from leaping to my feet shouting: 'This is the most biased news show I have ever seen.!' At no point in the show, except for minor biblical references, was there any justification for the existence of the State of Israel, No reference was niade to the continuing PLO belief that Israel must be eliminated. There was no mention of the vast territory that Israel gave back to Egypt for the promise of peace. And most regrettably, nothing was said about the status of East Jerusalem when it was in Jordanian hands. Israel was portrayed as a militaristic power whose soldiers beat and terrorize innocent Arabs on the West Bank. It is true that Israelis are not comfortable as occupying troops, but what are the alternatives? The PLO whom you characterize as a peace-seeking people are nothing of the sort—and you Imow it. You made a strong contribution to the continuing terrorism of innocent Jewish children and civilians in your supr port of the PLO. • Israel wants to live in peace. With the exception of Egypt, what Arab country will say the same?
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Here's an idea that's worth considering. Our tradition teaches us that even in times of great joy, we must be concerned about those less fortunate than ourselves. So when it comes time for a wedding celebration, a bar or bat mitzvah, why not set a portion of the money aside to help the mtoy who desperately need help. Think of the donation as a Jewish tax, a responsibility assessed upon you for the great, good fortune you and your family are enjoying.
From Washington Thank you, U.S. Senators David Kamea, Charles Grassley and Tom Harkin and Congressmen Hal Daub and Fred Grandy for co-sponsoring recent Senate and House resolutions, respectively, denying the sale of Maverick missiles to Saudi Arabia. It takes courage to go against the President's wishes, and we salute you for doing the right thing.
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fiy Eatelle Roaenberg Tifereth Israel Religious School honored students, parents and teachers at the closing session on May 31. On Friday evening. May 15, the Board of Family Education planned a special service to honor teachers, school aides, the secretary and librarian. Chief Justice Norman Krivosha, School Board chairman, acted as master of ceremonies and Rabbi Ian Jacknis gave a charge to the congregation. The highlight of the evening, however, was the participation of the students. Their speeches praising and thanking their teachers were delightful. On May 17, the school celebrated Lag B'omer by going to Antelope Park wiiere they had a field day, roasted potatoes and marshmallows, and listened to stories about the great Jewish scholars and rabbis of the Roman period.
next falL Phyllis Silberstein, an outstanding teacher,' has made an enormous contribution to the school. The synagogue wishes mazel tov Rachel Abelow, Aaron Bowers and Rebekkah Robinson and their families for completing the family education program Home Start. Congratulations to the students from the threeday-a-week Hebrew School who are moving up to Hebrew High School: Risa Cohen, Leah Goodman and Jamie Priesman,and to confirmands Eric Hoffman and Eden Schlien. Congratuations also to the recipients of awards for good attendance at Junior Congregation.
Congratulations to Leah Goodman and her family ori the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah.
Rabbi Ian and Suri Jacknis announce the June 17 birth of a daughter, Yael Dina. They also have a son, Noam Eitan. Grandparents are Nathan and Estelle Jacknis of Roslyn Heights, NY and Joseph and Katherine Weiselman of Poughkeepsie, NY.
During the last day of classes a meeting was held to inform students and parents the conununity Siyum Ha-Torah and encourage family participation. Families will study Torah together over the summer and prepare Torah-related projects for exhibition in a festive Torah-fair to be held
The South Street Temple board extends mazel tov to the following confirmands: Jason Brasch, Andy Lapin, and Jon Steinman. Following seirvices on June 7, the parents, John and Betty Brasch, Art and Bonnie Lapin, and Mike and Linda Steinman sponsored a reception.
'Guys and Dolls' lights up Firehouse I don't know of a better assortment of 'guys and dolls' than can be found on the stage of The Firehouse. Guys and Dolls, the Frank Loesser musical, plays through Sept. 6 and the cast that has been assembled for this 94th Firehouse production is superb.
A review Dick Mueller is the silken Sky Masterson, Jerry Grayson is, without a doubt, Nathan Detroit, Kristi Tucker is the one you would have picked for Miss Adelaide and Patricia Kies sings as Sarah Brown should. There are 19 performers in
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the show, some sing, some dance, and all do an outstanding job. Offering unusually good excitemeiit in his role as Nicely-Nicely Johnson is Richard Kleber who belts out a showstopping number that makes even the most introspective among us want to stand up and shout. Those of you who are Stan Widman fans will find him playing the part of Harry The Horse, but look again when he takes his hat off. Is it, or is it not Stan Widman? One of Broadway's favorite shows, Guys and Dolls, ranks among the best produced, directed and casted productions to ever grace an Omaha stage. (M.M.)
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Program initiated The Adult Services department of the Jewish Commimity Center will initiate a program for singles and couples. Called "The Fabulous Fifties—and friends," the program is designed for persons in their fifties who are seeking new interests. Among the plans for this
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Omaha B'nai B'rith started lodge in 1884 The year was 1843. There had been a great influx to New York City of Jews from the German-speaking areas of Europe. A group of Jews organized what is now the oldest and largest Jewish service organizaton, B'nai B'rith. The primary objective was to unite all Jews in a common purpose. It was not until 1884, when Omaha began to feel the presence of Jewish immigrants, that a local chapter was formed. Here the founders were mostly businessmen who already belonged to the Jewish Welfare Agency which had started in the ISSO's. The Jewish Welfare Agency was dedicated to helping those in need. The B'nai B'rith lodge was also concerned in this area but was more of a fraternal organization. Applicants had to be voted into membership, life insurance was offered to members and secret rituals were performed until dropped in the 1920's. The first Omaha B'nai B'rith lodge was called Nebraska Lodge and Karl Brandeis served as the first president. At that time, the majority of the Jewish population in the area lived in South Omaha. In 1901, McKinley Lodge was started, named after President McKinley. This was a unique lodge formed by a group of mostly law and medical students. It was the first charter ever granted to a chapter with members "under the age of 21. Nebraska and McKinley Lodges flourished separately until 1917, when they united and formed Omaha Lodge; the name later being changed to Henry Monsky Lodge. Then in 1948, a group of young men, returning from World War II, started Comhusker Lodge. The younger .men, after being in the service, had much in common. Plus, they wanted a better voice in B'nai B'rith affairs than they felt they could get in the existing lodge which had a large membership. So, for almost 40 years, Omaha has been represented by two B'nai B'rith lodges. However, with dwindling membership and other changes, there is now talk of uniting Henry Monsky Lodge and Comhusker Lodge. The issue has been proposed over the last few years and is now in the process of actively being studied by both lodges.
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B'nai B'rith lodges Before the end of the year, Omaha may have only one B'nai B'rith lodge. A proposed merger has grown out of discussions by both Omaha lodges over the last few years, according to Harding Collis, president of Henry Monsky Lodge. Both Henry Monsky Lodge and Comhusker Lodge have representatives on a committee working out the details for officers, a dues structure and what would need to be a new charter if a new lodge is formed. Ira Trachtenbarg said the lodges are facing the same problem as almost all organizations today—the lack of numbers of active people. "It is hoped by the merger, we can gather people in one organization that are willing to work." Both lodges have faced lack of active participants willing to take the leadership roles. Comhusker now has copresidents instead of one president and Henry Monsky has only two designated officers, president and treasurer, with the rest of the board being officers-at-large. Younger and older members of both lodges seem to favor the merger. Reasons given for the proposed merger are similar: lack of active members, duplication of services and lack in the number of people \yilling to fill the leadership roles. Only one real obstacle has surfaced. "We didn't anticipate the problem with the name," Mr. Collis said. "Our consideration was what was best for B'nai B'rith in Omaha and concern for the decreasing membership." "The older members are coming to meetings now to try to keep the Monsky name," said Alvin Abramson, a member of Comhusker Lodge. Even Mr. Trachtenbarg, a Monsky Lodge member says, "There is little practicality in honoring a person no one knows." Mr. Collis admits the Henry Monsky name does not have significance today, especiaUy, he said, because, "A lot of active people aren't native Omahans." This is exactly what is upsetting 78-year-old Earl Siegel. "The younger members of B'nai B'rith in Omaha, including some of the Henry Monsky Lodge officers, do not know about Henry Monsky," he said. Although retaining the Monsky name is of utmost importknce to Mr. Siegel, be also sees a need for the merger. "In order for B'nai B'rith to exist as an entity in Omaha," he said, "there needs to be a merger." Mr. Siegel said he realizes in the past few years memrS&P, j;: J^^^SiiJ,
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Monsky name. "It's a shame to lose the history/' he said. Comhusker Lodge co-president Dave Siegel, 29, feels a new lodge "may generate new interest for people lying on the fringe," However, he feels, "The worst thing that could happen would be that there would be no change, that things would stay the same—not a lot of activity." The younger Siegel also feels merging the two lodges may bring about solidarity by having one overhead and one dues structure. "This would be more cost effective," he said. "From an administrative and leadership point of view, it's time to explore the possibility of merging," said Alvin Abramson, a member of Comhusker Lodge. Mr. Abramson said the reason for the talk of merging is to "utilize our resources. Put together the lodges and we can do more with one lodge than what is being accompUshed by the two." Like the others, he also noted that over the years there has been a decreasing membership and fewer activities.' "Forty, 50,60 years ago," he said, "B'nai B'rith members participated for social awareness but suburban living and television have changed all that." He also explained that volunteers today are different than they were 25 years ago. "Today, people want to work only a few months on a project where before they would work month after month." Former Comhusker Lodge president Frank Goldberg also .feels, "One active lodge could sustain membership and maybe it would grow by merging." He also noted that in the past several years most of the activities, including the B'nai B'rith Stag, have been joint activities by both lodges. "Each lodge still has a few individual projects and each has a Softball team," but, he said, "for the most part, they have been working together." Two B'nai B'rith lodges, formed for the same purpose and goals, now are working in tandem and both are facing the same crises. It would seem, if the name problem can be solved to the satisfaction of all concerned, the merger will probably take place. However, according to Mr. Trachtenbarg, "If the merger doesn't take place before the end of the year, it won't be done." Representatives on the committee are to report back on their progress at the next meeting, which has not yet been scheduled.
Monsky name has history What's in a name? To many long-time members of Henry Monsky Lodge, the name of their lodge holds history, significance and importance. As talk of merging Omaha's two B'nai B'rith lodges is actively being pursued, the issue regarding the name. change seems to be at the forefront of problems. "At his time, he (Monsky) was the leader in the Omaha Jewish ComHenry Monsky munity," said Earl Siegel, adding, "Henry Monsky was a local, national and international leader." Mr. Monsky served as president of B'nai B'rith in Omaha, as well as being national B'nai B'rith president and president at the international level. During Mr. Monsky's tenure as president, B'nai B'rith grew from 60,000 adult members to 200,000. Membership was also changed from being semi-exclusive to a ' general basis. Locally, he helped to start the Omaha B'nai B'rith Stag, the largest stag of its kind, which raises thousands of dollars every year. Henry Monsky led B'nai B'rith through World Wpr II and represented the American Jewish community in international affairs. He was also a consultant to the US delegation in San Francisco at the founding of the United Nations in 1945. Mr. Monsky, who died in 1947, was also active in the fight for the creation of the State of Israel.
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PAUL SIEVER Services were held on June 29 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minn, for former Sabbath Candlelighting for Friday, July 3, 8:42 p.m. Omahan Paul Siever, 91, founder of the first rent-aBeth El Beth Israel Temple Israel car company ip Minneapolis, SERVICES: Synagogue Synagogue Mr. Siever was born in Friday: 7:30 p.m. Aabbi Paul Drazen and Friday: South Omaha in 1896 and Rabbi Stephen Barack Cantor Emil Berkovits will lived in Omaha until joining and Jeffrey Taxman will Kabbalat Shabbat, 7 p.m. Saturday: conduct the services. the Navy in 1918. officiate. The summer servA year later he moved to ice theme, "The varieties of Moming service, 8:45 a.m. Friday: 8:16 p.m. Saturday: Minneapolis where he Jewish experience" con- Mincha, 8:30 p.m. The Mincha service will Services at 9:30 a.m. started the Drive-UrSelf tinues. A Kiddush will follow be followed by Class with company with two Model The Oneg Shabbat follow- the rabbi, Ma-ariv and Hav- services. T's. The business was pur- ing the service will be sponMincha-Ma'ariv, 8:55 p.m. dalah service. chased by the Hertz Corpo- sored by Sisterhood. Sunday: 9 a.m. and 5:30 ration in 1958, according to Shabbat Morning Service— Sunday: Morning Minyanaire p.m. Mr, Siever's wife, Lottie, 11:15 a.m. Service, 9 a.m. Weekdays: 6:55 a.m.' and Mr. Siever then started a BOARD MEETING Weekdays: 7 a.m. and 8:30 5:30 p.m. truck rental and leasing Temple Israel Board of p.m. GARAGE SALE operation that he sold to Trustees will meet at 7:30 Beth El Men's Club will Ryder Trucks in 1969. p.m. on Wednesday, July 8. Council Bluffs hold a Garage Sale on SunIn addition to his wife, The Executive Committee day, July 19, 8 a.m. to 4 B'nai Israel Mr. Siever is survived by a will meet at 6 p.m. precedp.m., at the synagogue. sister, Dorothy Edilson of ing the Board meeting. SERVICES: Los Angeles. ,-^\ United Talmud First and third Friday The family suggests memiJ^Bfi Torah of Omaha each month 7:30 p.m. An orials to the Shalom Home, Blumkin Home United Talmud Torah of Oneg Shabbat follows the 1554 Midway Parkway, St. SERVICES: Omaha officers were elected service. Paul, Minn. 55108 Friday: 7 p.m. B'nai Israel Synagogue at the fu-st board meeting of Daily and Saturday: offers services led by mem- the 1987-88 year. Elected The residents and staff of ROBERT WEINBERG bers of the congregation. were: Gary Parilman, chairGraveside services were the Rose Blumkin Home inVolunteer Cantor Major man; Susan Silver, vice held on July 2 at Golden vite the families, volunteers Mandy Greene leads the chairman; Gary Rifkin, treaHill Cemetery for Robert A. and friends of the residents singing. Everyone is invited surer; Beth Leeds, secretary. Weinberg, 62, of Fremont, to attend services in the to attend. Appointed board memNeb. Rabbi Stephen Barack Herbert Goldsten SynaPersons interested in the gogue.^ Kiddush following officiated. synagogue or in carpools bers are: Shirley Banner, Mr, Weinberg was the services on Shabbat. may call Scott Kotzen Pam Friedlander, Carol Nathan, Susan Paley, Leon owner of Weinberg's Cloth402-553-3334. Shrago, Stephen Skid, Maring in Fremont and a World Lincoln Offutt Air Base ilyn Tipp, Robert Wolfson. War II U,S. Navy veteran. Ex-officio board members Survivors: wife, Phyllis; B'nai Jeshurun SERVICES: sons, Roger of Des Moines, Friday: Aug. 7, 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Howard B. Zy^kind are: Manny Goldberg, presiIowa, and Jon of Lincoln, conducts services in the dent, Beth Israel; Ozzie Neb.; mother, Libbey WeinLincoln Capehart Chapel every Fri- Nogg, president, Beth El; berg of Fremont; one grandday at 8 p.m. An Oneg Rabbi Paul Drazen; Rabbi Tifereth Israel son. Shabbat follows the service. Isaac Nadoff; Gloria Kaslow, Curriculum Committee A memorial has been es- Friday: 8 p.m. Happy 90th chairman; Margo Riekes, tablished to The Memorial Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Leo Schlaifer, a native of High School Committee Hospital of Dodge County Morning Min'yans: Monday Omaha, and currently a resi- chairman; Stanley J. MitchFoundation. and Thursday, 7:15 a.m. dent of Scottsdale, Ariz., ell, director of education. will be feted at a family gathering July 4, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. CARL JARL The gathering will take place at the residence of his SECURITY SYSTEMS 11412 Davenport • Omaha, Nebraska 68154 grandson, Lawrence Gins(402)334-0727 7511 Dodge • 391 5700 berg, 9 Hillandale Drive, Elkhom.
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Parashat Hukat A working definition: What is the Bible? If one is teaching Bible to adults, one of the first discussions centers about the question, What is the Bible? The discussion at once swirls around questions about its authority: Is it divine? Did God "write" it? Or did God "dictate" it? Is it "the word of God?" Corollary questions that adhere to these focus about its truth: Is the Bible true? Are all its parts true? Or is it only that its main thrusts are "true?" One way to avoid getting embroiled in these questions is to look openly at some verses in our Sidrah—and then at passages here and there with similar implications. Our first quotation is from Numbers 21:14-15 ... "Vaheb in Suphah, and the valleys of Amon. And the slope of the valleys.,. etc." What this may mean is uncertain. But note that it is quoted from The Book of the Wars of the Lord. If you want to know more about it, check the source and see in what context it occurs. But there's one difficulty: No such book exists. There are other snatches of verse quoted in our Sidrah, The Song of the Well (21:17-18) and the ^unttriuOiph poem about the de feat of Sihon and Moab (21:26-30). This latter is quoted from unnamed "bards" or singers of parables or proverbs. We do not have these sources at all, only their quotations here. And there are other "lost" books: The records of the kings of Judah and Israel; the Book of Jashar (quoted in Joshua 10 and 2 Samuel 1); and the Book of Samuel the Seer and the Book of
Nathan the Prophet and the Book of Gad the Visionary 1 Chronicles 29:29). From all of this it becomes apparent that those who put the Bible together did not include everything at hand. There were principles of inclusion and criteria of exclusion. Apparently they were interested only in books that had an impact on religious matters. Thus they left out military matters and political records. The victories recorded in our Parashah, and the diplomatic and military inatters of our Haftarah, are given because they had immediate religious consequences: The entrance of Israel into its land and its subsequent religious creativity. Later on, rabbinic collectors of the Bible insisted that only works in Hebrew (and a bit of Aramaic) and only those of centuries much earlier than theirs, could be included. Thus there emerges a working definition of the Bible: It is an anthology (collection) of ancient Hebrew literature, collected in ancient times, on matters of religious import. The collection was done in at least three phases, Torah, Prophetic literature, and the "Writings," in three different periods of time. Thus we call it the "TaNaKH,"Torah, Neviim (Prophets), amd Ketubim (Holy Writings). This is our Bible.
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the Jewish Press was told. The scholarship will be awarded annually. The World Affairs Seminar is a personalized education program for selected high school studients to learn about customs, traditions, aspirations, and heritage of people from around the globe through personal association with young people from fqreign countries. One thousand students participated, representing all 50 states and foreign exchange students from 50 countries, a B'nai B'rith spokesman said.
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Tina Render, daughter of Ruth R. Stein and the late Bert Render, received her doctor of medicine degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School on June 7. She will intern with the Dartmouth Family Practice program in Augusta, Maine for the next three years.
June has been "bursting out all over," and typical summer-time activities have dotted the calendar this past month. Especially delightful was a boat trip on the "Belle of Brownsville. " Sylvia Goldberg. Mollie Cassmen, Harriet Kutler and Bruce Kutler helped the residents get their nautical balance for this sojourn. Another favorite activity was a BBQ luncheon, which was served in the Courtyard on a perfect June day. On Sunday, June 14, some of the residents attended a performance of the Grand Old Players. The play, "The 1980's look at the 1890's," was nostalgic and amusing. While the talents of the Grand Old Players is laudable, our own Rose Blumkin performers have their loyal fans too. The Choral Group is currently practicing a special
NA'AMAT USA Rosalie Grad, national board member of Na'amat USA. and representing the midwest region, will be jn Omaha on July 10 to conduct a workshop 2 p.m. at the Rockbrook Coffee Shop. The workshop is open to all Na'amat members. The 1987-88 officers will be installed at a tea in the home of Dr. Steven and Marilyn Tipp on July 12 at 4 p.m. A business meeting will follow the installation ceremonies. Reservations for both programs may be made with Edith Rogert, 571-3017.
Ron Grear will be the speaker at the July 8 meeting of Breadbreakers, according to Richard Diamond, chairman of the month. Mr. Grear is the director of the Omaha Awport Authority and the general manager of Eppley Airfield. The B'nai B'rith sponsored luncheon takes place every Wednesday, noon, at the Howard Johnson restaurant, 72nd and G rover. The cost of the luncheon is $5 per person. The luncheon is open to all B'nai B'rith members and non-members.
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Next meeting of Old program that will be pre- Timers will be July 7. sented at the Family Nite Morrie Katz entertained Gathering scheduled for Au- at the June 23 earlybirds. Morrie told us he has spent gust. One outstanding musi- 60 years collecting aneccian, Jim Johnson, returned dotes and shared some old to entertain the residents on and new ones with us. June 24. Jim presents a At luncheon Al Oruch and unique act as a one-man Danny Greenfield assisted band and his repeat perfor- Mollie's servers. Motzi by mances are really ap- Ed Tepperman and Benpreciated. schen by Keith Peltz. On Thursday mornings Birthday congratulations the busiest salon in.town is were offered to Else Kahn the auditorium in the Rose who also received a birthday Blumkin Home where pa- cake and a kiss from Ed. trons line up to have their Abe Hermanson, in from nails manicured. The faith- the coast, was the guest of ful manicurists are Rini Sol Mann, and new member Gonsher, Debbie Brook- ,Mort Friedlander, retired stein, Fran Kimmel and from Louis Market, was the Gerri Phillips. During the guest of Elmer Greenberg. summer, even these dependable volunteers go on summer vacation, so if you would be willing to be a subJWV Post #60 will meet stitute, please call Sharon July 19, at the Old Country Conlon to let her know when Buffet, 74th and Dodge, for you are available. a noon luncheon. The Marcy Levine is a new monthly meeting will follow. teen volunteer and Jill Man- This is in lieu of the schedger is helping with bingo on uled July 23 meeting. Tuesday evening. At the June 18 meeting, Our most recent new- Chaplain Doc. Margolin led comer to the Home is Dora the pledge of allegiance tmd Rosenblatt. the prayers. Commander July birthday celebrants Sol Mann reminded us that are Susan Widrowicz, Celia 1988 dues go directly to NaStutzman, Bennie Meyer- tional. Guest Abe Hermanson, Bess Deporte and Mttry son was introduced. Katz. Iz Lewis, Sol and Ida How do you know when Maiin, Sam and Ethel your grandchildren have Rosenstein, and Don and grown up? When you no Dorothy Strauss representlonger have to swelter on a ed the Post at the June 16 hot 4th of July evening be- VAVS volunteer recogniing bitten by mosquitoes, tion ceremony at the Field drinking overly sweet pink Club. Dorothy received lemonade, and inhaling the recognition for 300 houra of fumes from smoldering fire- service. crackers. Quartermaster Nate MarOh well, try to have a cus discussed our fundHappy 4th of July anyway. raiser, the fall Latka Party,
At the request of our president, Gerald Bemstien, we stood in memory of Bennett Cohn. Sunshine chairman Norm Wohlner, announced that Alfred Frank, Dr. Ben Slutzky and Abe Shrago are hospitalized. He also read a thank you from Morrie Newman, who had been hospitalized. Guest speaker was Doc. Margolin who gave us a rundown on what has happened in medicine from the Depression of the 1930's to the present. He told us about his years as a physician and how he came to Omaha. He also read from a report he is going to present at a medical convention.
and suggested possible changes in format and menu. Iz Lewis mentioned a potential September trip to Minneapolis. This trip would be in conjunction with the scheduled opening of a large Veterans Administration Hospital there. New officers were elected at the June 16 meeting. They are: Sam Rosenstein, Conunander; Keith Peltz, Senior Vice Commander; Paul Mann, Junior Vice Commander; Sam Kaplan, Judge Advocate; Henry Stem, Adjutant and correspondent; Nate Marcus, Quartermaster; Doc. Margolin, Chaplain; Iz Lewis, Service Officer; Bill Pachman, Americanism Officer; George Schapiro, Membership chairman; Iz Lewis, Program chairman; Don Strauss, historian.
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Holiday Hospitality Program In an effort to iassist In the continuing Judaic tradition of offering hospitality to others on a Holiday or Shabbatr the Adult Service Department will act as a central core to link Holiday Hosts and Suests. Students, service people, new residents, singles or famies, and everyone who would enjoy spending a special occasion in £t home atmosphere are encouraged to contact us. We are also asking that anyone who would like the joyous experience of sharing their home on these happy occasions also register. Please return the completed form to Helen Rifkin in the Adult Service Department at the JCC. 333 S. 132 St., Omaha, NE 68154 I am interested in sharing my hospitality for Holidays Name
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