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Susan Drazen appointed director of education By Morris Maline

The appointment of Susan A. Drazen as director of the Bureau of Jewish Education has been announced by Joe Kirshenbaum, Board president. Mrs. Drazen, wife of Paul Drazen, rabbi of Beth El Synagogue, has been serving the Bureau as interim administrator since last August when Rabbi Jonathan Rosenbaum accepted a new position in Hartford, Conn.. In an interview, Mrs. Drazen said that under Rabbi Rosenbaum the position responsibilities were shared with time at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. This no longer will be the case, she said, adding that her efforts will be directed to the day to day administration of the Bureau.' "The Bureau of Jewish Education is an agency of the Jewish Federation of Omaha and its principal activities are in the recruit• ment and training of teachers, administering the scholarship and loan program, and organizing the Shabbaton program for seventh and eighth graders. Mrs. Drazen said she also will maintain a liaison with the Jewish Chair at Creighton University and Dr. Michelle Millen at UNO. "Our priority will be the recruitment and retention of high quality teachers for the community teaching program, and the field is a lot different today than it was 15 years ago." She said the demand for Jewish education teachers is greater than the supply and that Omaha is now in a competitive market. "I am confident, however, that we will

Susan Drazen have the three full-time teachers we need by fall." Mrs. Drazen said that she would like to see the Bureau improve and expand its services to teachers and to make the Bureau a resource for Jewish education throughout the entire conununity. A native of Sheboygan, Wis., Mrs. Drazen has a B.S. in secondary education from the University of Wisconsin and a master's degree in Jewish education from the Jewish Theological Seminary. She has taught from pre-school through adult education and also has had camping experience at Ramah. The Drazens have two children: Gila, six, a student at the Friedel Jewish Academy, and Yoni, three, a pre-schooler at the Jewish Community Center.

Israel to provide information to Iran-Contra investigators

Editof's note: The Consulate General of Israel in Chicago has provided the Jewiah PiesB with a statement by the Congressional Committees investigating the Iraa-Contra affair. The statement follows:

The Congressional Committees investigating the Iran-Contra affair signed an agreement with the Government of Israel that enables the Committees to obtain new information on the Iranian arms transaction and related events. Under terms of the agreement, Israel will provide the Committees two chronologies based on information assembled by the Government of Israel as a result of a previ-

ous understanding reached with the Committees. In addition, the Israeli Government will permit the Committees to interview General Raphael Vardi, who has been in charge of the Israeli fact-finding effort. No time has yet been set for this interview. "The Committees wish to express our great appreciation for the unique cooperation being extended by a sovereign nation at this vital stage of our inquiry," said Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, chairman of the Senate Committee investigating the Iran-Contra affair. "Without such voluntary assistance, relevant facts would not be available to us or the public."

Canoes away. Twenty-three third and fourth graders recently participated in the mini-sports adventure camp sponsored by the Jewish Community Center. A new program, the camp included an overnight at the Platte River State Park. Pictured are campers preparing to launch canoes at Standing Bear Lake as they learn canoeing skills. In the foreground are Ann Brown, Andrea Friedman and Jason Hoberman.

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Protestant group affirms Judaism's legitimacy By Margie Olster NEW YORK (JTA) - The United Church of Christ, one of the largest American Protestant denominations, issued a strongly affirmative declaration on Judaism. It proclaimed that Judaism and Christianity are equally legitimate and requested forgiveness for denying Judaism's validity and for the sometimes dire historical conse^ quences of that denial. The landmark declaration, made at a convention in Cleveland of the 1.7-millionmember UCC, followed a compromise statement by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) several weeks earlier. The latter was received with ambivalence in the Jewish community because it stressed Palestinian rights and claimed "the modem state of Israel cannot be validated theologically."

Rabbi Alan Mittleraan of the American Jewish Committee, who sat on the UCC committee that drafted the document, said that doctunent is unique because it "reflects what Jews see as their Judaism . .. The Christians were well aware that one of the great sins of their Church has been defining our Judaism for us." "It really is a very bold statement which has also admitted historical Christian complicity in anti-Semitism," he continued. The Protestant statement declared: "We in the United Church of Christ acknowledge that the Christian Church has, throughout much of its history, denied God's continuing covenantal relationship with the Jewish people expressed in the faith of Judaism. This denial has often led to outright (Continued on Page 2)

Challenge for leadership Omaha Challenge for Leadership delegation at Midwest Young Leadership Retreat in Lake Okoboji, May 15-17. Pictured from left to right bottom: Dr. Larry Malashock; Jody Malashocki co-chairman; Sondra Topper, Federation Associate Director; Marcie Oatrow; Dr. Neal "Buzz" Malashock, co-chairman; Joel Alperson. Top: Pete Godwin; Spencer Brookstein; Jan Schneiderman, Federation Human Resources Connection Chairman; Diane Malashock; Nancy Godwin; Rabbi Joseph Telushkin; Noelle Rips; Gary Ostrow; David Rips; Bunny Rothenberg; Steve Rothenberg.

'Challenge' program completes year By Joanie Jacobson Federation pubh'c relations director "Challenge for Leadership," a leadership training program for young adults sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Omaha, recently completed the first year of a twoyear program designed to identify, motivate and educate potential yoimg leaders in the Omaha Jewish community. "It was an excellent year," commented Buzz and Jody Malashock, co-chairmen of the Challenge program. "We formed a cohesive group of 40-some people who we feel are well on their way to assuming leadership roles and who will be instrumental in guiding our Jewish community through the coming decades." "It is apparent," said Mrs. Malashock, "that our group has formed a special bond of friendship through Challenge participation. Due to the success of this year's program, many other young Jewish adults have voiced an interest in participating in prospective leadership development projects." "Our chairmanship has been made more enjoyable due to the guidance and dedication of our Federation staff advisor, Sondra Topper," continued Dr. Malashock. "She brought continuity, professionalism And continued interest to the project. We hope that the enthusiasm of the Challenge participants will be contagious and motivate other young Jewish adults to take an active part in our community. "We are excited about next year's continuation of the Challenge program," Dr. ;«aEi;,i-;ssiif...«

Malashock added, "and hope that its success will insure,future programs like it." "We are personally gratified that the Jewish Federation of Omaha has made Challenge for Leadership a top priority," concluded Mrs. Malashock. "The work has been most fulfilling for both Buzz and me." Ms. Topper explained, "Our purpose is to acquaint Challenge participants with the workings of the Federation. We answer three basic questions: 'What is the Jewish Federation of Omaha, how does it work and why do we need it?' > ' "The focus is on the Federation, the seven agencies, the Foundation and the committee process itself," Ms. Topper continued. "For instance, we took a tour of the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home, viewed the Mikvah, sampled a typical Shabbat dinner and heard a formal presentation, and participated in a question-and-answer session with the Blumkin Home staff. As it happened, most of the group had never toured the Home or even knew the Mikvah was there. The fact that everyone was able to ask questions and exchange information was invaluable. That's the purpose—to learn." Ms. Topper noted that next year the "Challenge for Leadership" group would continue their study of the agencies and take a look at the Budget and Allocations and Plaiming and Evaluation Committees of the Federation. Plans also include sending a delegation to the National UJA (United Jewish Appeal) Young Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.

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^^TContinued from Page 1) rejection of the Jewish people and to Iheologicaily and humanly intolerable violence. . .. We pray for divine grace that will enable us, more firmly than ever before, to turn from this path of rejection and persecution to affirm that .Judai.sm has not been superseded by Christianity; that Christianity is not to be understood as the successor religion to Judaism; God's covenant with the Jewish people has not been abrogated. God has

not rejected the Jewish people; God is faithful in keeping covenant." Mittleman indicated that the document made the following important declarations: * Christians cannot understand the New Testament without understanding first-century Judaism, * A confession of guilt for denying God's covenant with the Jews and an admission of systemic bias against Judaism that has pervaded church theology

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and teachings. * The acknowledgement of a casual connection between the church's bias against Judaism and the anti-Semitic bias of governments or classical political anti-Semitism, and a declaration that Christians cannot distance themselves from the political phenomenon. * A strong affirmation that Christianity does not supersede or replace Judaism. * A call to implement the new perspective on Jews. Judaism and Israel in Christian institutions by teaching in schools, liturgy and other functions as affirmative theological view of Judaism. Although the issue of Israel as the Jewish homeland is contentious and problematic in Christian theology, the Protestant statement did include Israel in its overall affirmation of Judaism. "This church has gone on record to affirm the entire historical and modern life of Jews including Israel, " Mittleman said. "It is a global affirmation of solidarity with the Jewish people."

Rabbis reunite in Wisconsin MILWAUKEE (JTAI The Wisconsin Council of Rabbis is reunited following a vote to exclude rabbis who perform intermarriages, The Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle reports. Six Conservative and Orthodox rabbis, who resigned from the council last month after it overturned a longstanding policy to prohibit membership to rabbis who officiate at intermarriage ceremonies, have rejoined, and a seventh is expected. An eighth said he would not. Former council secretary Rabbi Dena Feingold of Kenosha's Congregation Beth Hillel, who brought the intermarriage issue to a fore when she officiated at one, has been granted a oneyear probationary membership and has lost her voting rights in addition to her office.

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On June 1, g^uests of Ann Ellis were Ann and Sam EUis from Oregon. Sheila and Colin Block of Capetown, South Africa were the guests of Preeda and Abe Gendler. Dee Coughlin spoke on cancer insurance. Bill Siff of New Vork joined our group on June 8. Dr. Alan Sorenson spoke to us on rectal surgery. We had many guests on June 11. Shirley Levey of Milwaukee was the guest of her mother, Ann White. Judy Ruston of Denver was the guest of her mother, Ethel Edgar. Doris and Jack Friedland of Ft. Lauderdale were the guests of Dr. MiJton and Ann Margolin. Yetta Jackson was the guest of Mis Cutler. Jerri Hanson presented her dancers who were outstanding. On June 15, Jill Pakman presented a beautiful program of vocal and violin selections. We welcomed Lilly and Joe Boin of Lincoln who became new members. June 18 was the day Alvin Ross, who represents eight different companies, spoke to us on the importance of nursing care insurance. We were all happy to see Miriam Nachman back with us. Fifteen seniors from Sioux City, Iowa joined us for lunch on June 22. It was very nice having them. Cantor. Firestone presented a lovely program. Jennifer

Haykin of Seattle joined the cantor in some selections and Shirley Schwartz accompanied. Jennifer is the granddaughter of Ethel Edgar. Robyn Levich from Minneapolis was the guest of Ina Levich. Carole Lainof joined us for Itmch, and it was BO nice having her. Gary Bernstein, assistant executive director of the Jewish Community Center, spbke to us on June 25. Carol, Harlan and Sara Rimmerman were the guests of Reva and Al Oruch. On June 29 the YES Choral Group sang a medley of beautiful songs, direct^ by Leif Erickson and accompanied by Shirley Schwartz. Sylvia Ross acted as narrator. The new directories were given to the members. Dorothy and Lara Resnick of Greeley, Colo, were the guests of Feo Kahn. It is always so nice to have them with us.

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When I became seven years old, it was decided that I should learn Hebrew and some religious tenets of my people. A kindly old gentleman was assigned the task of teaching me Hebrew reading and the ability to read from the Torah. This was certainly an optimistic program for a lad with the reputation of Peck's bad boy and who already had a very full day with grade school and his other activities. But the Melamed, with patience, perserverance and repetition, slowly pounded the Hebrew alphabet, soundings and pronunciation into the unwilling student. After many difficult weeks both for scholar and teacher, I was ready to read.

First a word of Hebrew at a time, then a phrase and then an entire section. The Melamed would open the Siddur to a section, apply a toothpick as a pointer, and 1 would follow across. Surprisingly, the reading of Hebrew came easily and soon I became rather adept at it. Although nearly seventy years have passed, in my mind's eye 1 can still see that kindly gentleman with his toothpick, carefully following each word and at the end of a Section that was accompUshed without difficulty, there always followed that sparkle from the Reb's eyes and a grin of accomplishment on his mouth. Yes, I certainly learned to read Hebrew with the aid of the toothpick and a twinkle.

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Editorials very so often, a complaint reaches me regarding one Fbve or more of the editorials that appear in this space. This is not surprising, considering that editorials are written for every issue and the paper is published weekly. So, in the course of a year, there's plenty of material for the reader to complain about or praise. Although 1 would prefer praise, complaints are not unwelcome. A function of the editorial column is to provoke "thought, stir debate, and prompt the reader to take action. Hut, just to clarify .some thinking that may be in error, let me highlight some of the cautionary words that appear in the Jewish Press masthead directly below this column: Kditorials express the views of the writer and are not necessarily representative of the views of the Jewish PressIBoard, the Jewish Federation of Omaha, or the Jewish community as a whole. ; The editorials carry my name, and in fact, represent only one mans opinion. Thus, you are encouraged to agree or disagree, act or not. Our columns are open and if you have an opinion, put your words on paper and send them in.

The Saudi saga 'or a long time the Administration has described Saudi • Arabia as a moderate state which is friendly and helpful to the United States. Many Americans have had difficulty with this description because we have seen little display of anything that could be termed moderate or friendship. Our experience has been quite the opposite. Now, the true Saudi Arabia is being exposed in America's free press, and what we are beginning to see is the financing of Administration foreign policy with money from Saudi Arabia. The attitude appears to be that if Congress is unwilling, let's encourage the Saudis to put up their money ... we can repay their friendship with sophisticated weapons and worshipful rhetoric. The Saudi saga has all the elements of a good soap opera, but we're tired of summer rerjins. Please write a new script, Mr. President.

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If you answered true, you had better read on, particularly if you drive a vehicle to the Jewish Community Cen' tei; campus. Much to the dismay of those who expect friends to follow the rules, it is quite obvious that many users of the JCC violate the markings set up to ensure safe traffic flow. Some drivers take short cuts and a barrier in the road doesn't stop them.. Some scoot across parking stalls and iivoid the proper direction altogether. One of these days, as the famed late comedian used to say, it's going to be a sock in the kisser, and unless due care is exercised, the kisser may be yours. Drive safely, the children are out of school, and they may \ not be as careful walking as you should be driving.

An American Jewish Congress report has expressed strong opposition to the placement of religious symbols— whether Christian or Jewish—on public lands, noting that such a practice has divisive potential within the American Jewish community. The issue has been sharpened as a result of a campaign by the Lubavitch sect of Judaism to place Menorahs, or Flanukkah candleabras, in public areas in cities across the country. The majority Jewish view, is opposed to the Lubavitch project and views it as compromising the Jewish community's long-time opposition to any activity that helps weaken the wall between church and state, says the report. In releasing the study, entitled "The 'Year of the Menorah," Theodore R. Mann, president of AJCongress, noted that the American Jewish Congress has always recognized the importance of religion in American life. "We strongly support that role," he said. "But religion is a private matter, and its symbols belong on private land, not government property." Thus, the American Jewish community overwhelmingly continues to support the principle of church-state separation, the AJCongress study notes. But it points out that in light of the Supreme Court's 1984 opinion in the case of Lynch v. Donnelly, permitting displays of municipal creches, or nativity scenes, a small but growing number of Jews are reconciling themselves to the fact of religious symbols on public land, provided the policy applies to Jewish as well as Christian symbols. The report, entitled "The Year of the Menorah," was prepared by Marc D. Stem, co-director of the American Jewish Congress' Commission on Law and Social Action. The Lynch ruling, which allowed the erection of a creche on public property if it is part of a larger holiday season display, has provided momentum for the Lubavitch group's effort to erect Hanukkah Menorahs OB government land, a campaign that spread from a few large cities like New York and Washington, to many, if not most, cities in which the Lubavitch movement has offices, including Seattle, Phoenix, Santa Ana, St. Louis, Providence, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Cleveland, Austin, Houston, Pittsburgh, Pittsfield, Springfield, Kansas City, Madison and Milwaukee. The Lubavitch project, however, has since received the tacit, if not active, support of some other Jews who see the

public display of Menorahs as a "defensive" measure to counterbalance the impact of Christmas displays on Jewish children. ' Before the explicit sanction of the high court for religious displays on pu'lic property in Lynch, opposition to such displays was a dominant and virtually unquestioned principle throughout the Jewish community, the report says, making it "imthinkable" to erect Menorahs on public property. It was principally the Lubavitch movement that refused to accept this "consensus." But the report also notes that Jewish organizations have never challenged the placement of Christmas trees, wreaths and lights on public property because such symbols often have non-religious origins and as80cii>tions. By validating the placement of creches on public land as part of a larger Christmas display, however, the Supreme Court succeeded in legitimizing for some non-Lubavitch Jews the placement of menorahs on government property, the AJCongress report declares. Significantly, many local Jewish.community relations organizations and leaders, while opposed to the public placement of Menorahs because it weakens the case for churchstate separation, nevertheless have refrained from taking legal action against Menorah displays. They fear a public dispute with the Lubavitch sect and do not want to antagonize the growing non-Lubavitch segment that now supports the Lubavitch policy, according to the study.

In San Francisco last year, the report says, the local Jewish community relations council conducted an extensive community discussion on the question of whether to fight a large Menorah in a public park. Some 40 percent of those participating were opposed to doing so. That, says the AJCongress report, "is a significant percentage," particularly since the formal position of most Jewish agencies is to oppose Menorahs on publk property. In Des Moines, there was similar Jewish community willingness to "wash dirty linen in public" by initiating proceedings against the Lubavitch movement. And in Los Angeles, where the American Civil Liberties Union had filed suit against a Menorah placed in City Hall—a suit which the American Jewish Congress joined by filing a friend-ofthe-court brief—the local Jewish commimity relations counrefused to sign the AJCongress brief on the grounds that (ll@ttt(£ir@ tt(S) tikes ©datoffj cil "more harm is done when Jews fight with each other than The Jewish Press reserves the right to edit letters for when a Menorah is displayed in City Hall." reasons of length or content. Because of the reluctance to institute legal proceedings To the Editor: against Menorahs, many Jewish groups have similarly reThank you so much, 1 received the Jewish Press from frained from filing suits against the display of creches on you this past Saturday. Not having had contact from.any- public property, even when such displays have exceeded one in Omaha for so long (14 months), it was like "sunshine the Constitutional limits set by the Supreme Court in from heaven." Really appreciate it. Lynch v. Donnelly, the AJCongress study observes. Dr. Soshnik is a fine example of how much one man can However, some communal organizations, including those accomplish and has set examples as such that the Jewish community can be proud. He is certainly to be congratu- in St. Louis, Cleveland and Springfield, Mass., have sought to seize the spotlight from Lubavitch Menorahs on public lated! What a fine photo of Harry Trustin in his office as City property by erecting their own Menorahs on private land, Commissioner. Certainly brings back fond memories of such as the grounds of the local Jewish community center. The report contends, however, that Jewish groups have those beautiful by-gone days'. Harry Trustin, may he rest in peace, left a very fine son whom I know quite well and no alternative but to act against such displays. "The implementation of the principle of church-state separation is feel proud to know, Mr, Yale Trustin. Sid Feldman of cardinal importance to the Jewish conununity," it says.

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LEVITSKY-DUITCH Laura Levitsky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Levitsky of Los Angeles, Calif., and Jonathan Duitch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Duitch of Omaha, were married on June 15. The wedding took place in the garden of the Holyland Hotel in Jerusalem, Israel. Rabbi M. Rosenthal officiated at the ceremony and was assisted by Rabbi Mendel Landsman of Omaha, who recited one of the Sheva Brochos. A dinner followed. Following a honeymoon in Los Angeles and Omaha, the couple will return to Jierusalem in mid-July. They will reside in the apartment of the groom's grandmother, Mrs. Aaron Edgar of Omaha.

Pregnancy counseling Jewish Family Service has announced that it is seeking donations of maternity clothes for its pregnancy counseling program. Call Alice Weiss at 330-2024 if you have clothes to donate.

MrtkJ Joan (Faier) and Andrew Tannen, of Rochelle, New York, announce the birth of a son, Benjamin Eric, on June 19. Grandparents are Robert and Estelle Faier of Omaha, and Ada Rhea Tannen of Rockville, Md. Celia Bronstein of Hallandale, Fla., is the great-grandmother.

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(On . B'NAI BHITH On Tuesday, July 14, Cornbusker Lodge of B'nai B'rith will take a group of patients from Veterans Hospital to Rosenblatt Stadium to watch the baseball game between the Omaha Royals and Denver. This is a Lodge annual event. MOMS AND TOTS The Moms and Tots program of Na'amat will tour the Baker's Supermarket at 132nd and Center streets on July 22. The free 45-minute tour will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will be specially geared for children, the announcement stated. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Reservations must be made by July 15 with Sheri Linsky, 3334977. BETH ISRAEL SISTERHOOD The following officers have been elected by Beth Israel Sisterhood: Bernice Crounse, president; Ellen Albin, Maggie Gerber, Linda Dunn, Anne Joseph, vice presidents; Rose Abrahams, Margie Weiss, corresponding secretaries; Charlotte Kaplan, recording secretary; Bede Ostrow, treasurer; Denise Ipock, Julie Durmaskin, financial secretaries; Cheryl Kricsfeld, Tibe Stoler, Susie Shyken, directors!

Medical facility opens Preferred Pediatrics, P.C, a medical facility opened recently by Dr. Gary S. Lerner and Dr. Mary L. Flearl, has announced a free vision screening for children as young as two moiiths. The service will be available until July 15, and appointments may be made

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omaumour&s in. me ne'ws Barry Morrison, former director of the AntiDefamation League in Omaha, now director of the ADL in Philadelphia, has been awarded the 1987 Milton A. Senn award for professional excellence. The award, which includes a stipend, is presented annually to members of ADL's professional staff who are nominated by staff and lay leadership around the country.

Nancy Aronson Somberg, former Omaha designer, is now living in Los Angeles, Calif., where she is in the real estate development business. Ms. Somberg is involved with the Creaco Corporation, where she directs management activities as well as the leasing and marketing of condominium projects on the westside. Ms. Somberg is also on the board of directors of The Friends of The Joffrey Ballet, LA. In April, she chaired their recent gala honoring "The Dancing Ladies of MGM." Honorees included Debbie Reynolds, Leslie Caron, Ann Miller, Esther Williams, Cyd Charisse and Betty Garrett. She resides in Los Angeles with her 15-year-old daughter, Jodi Nicole. Son, Lon, is currently living in Omaha, where he will be a senior at Westside High School. Ms. Somberg is the daughter of Harvey Aronson, president of Kiewit Construction Co., and the late Lenore Aronson.

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Well, it's happened. I have been thrust from my comfortable rut right into the electronic age. Let me tell you my story—dk? I walked into the office, innocence all over my face, ready to check out what's going on; to see if anybody is looking for me, determine what I have already prepared for this space, etc. I also check my "mailbox," which is a plastic bin hanging on the wall where people leave messages, notes, mail, etc. for me. Clipped to the outside (I shouldn't miss it, God forbid) is a legal sized sheet of paper, covered with a list of printed instructions. What are the instructions for? They tell me how to do my column on the new office computer. I will use the word processor (I think) and by some magic or other, my column will appear someplace in the printer's office. Now, I don't want you to think I don't believe in progress. I can't see myself chiseling out these words on a stone ... I wouldn't even want to pound them out on an old manual typewriter. I love the electronic typewriters 1 use, just as I love my microwave oven, my super-intelligent dishwasher and all the other wonderful recent innovative creations. But my dears, you wouldn't believe what my instructions fm- using that computer look like! I'm feeling a little paranoid about not having an MBA from Harvard or at least a recent course from a business school. These instructions assume I will just follow, one step at a time, what they tell me to do. I 'd like to, but there doesn't happen to be anybody around who can interpret the language for me; and I don't find it at all comforting to read §3 which says, "just do it, you don't have to know why." I don't want to know why—I want to know HOW, for crying out loud! I don't think I'm being unreasonable. I'm accustomed to reading words which make sense, not such stuff as "ascii" or "Esc m." What is that? I have a pretty good vocabulary, but it doesn't include anything like that. I'm fairly proficient in Yiddish, but this doesn't appear to be mamaloshen. I can even remember more than a few words and phrases in Spanish ... no, this doesn't apply. Well, boys and girls, that's my story. From now on, (as soon as I learn how), Bert's Eye View will born under the heading of something like this: bl. 726, LL20—ps9.5 etc., etc. The only comfort I can take in all of this is reading |10 on my instructions. It says, "Press Fl key and then press it again after the screen gives a lot of unnecessary info." I think that says it all.

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BBYO RUSHES on a Tuesday Party for Seventeen of the 54 lGth-12th graders" on July teens who participated in 21; Chaira Weizmann and the B'nai B'rith Youth Or- Ediar Rush date July 25; ganization Council Rush Chaim Weizmann and M.Z. trip to Worlds of Fun in Yoshanah Rush date Aug. Kansas City on June 16 8; white water rafting with were incoming ninth grade AZA Hand Ediar Aug. 23. perspective members, ac- Pledge night for prospective cording to a BBYO members is Aug. 29. spokesman. Jewish teens entering Upcoming BBYO Rush ninth-12th grades may atprograms include MZ tend thfe rush programs. AdYoshanah "Dreamy Hi- ditional informEition may be Slide and overnight" on obtained by calling the July 18; "A Sundae Swim BBYO office, 334-8200. ZUBER ELECTED

At BBYO Spring Convention this year, held at Camp Sabra in the Ozarks, elections were held for new Regional officers for Mid' America Region of BBYO. Sixteen teens attended from the Omaha area. Steven Zuber, son of Bev and Robert Zuber, was elected to the position of Mid-America Aleph S'gan (vice president) for the 198788 year. Steve heis held most chapter offices and is currently past Council G 'dol of Cornbelt Council. He is a member of AZA ifl and is : this year's Sweetheart dance chairman. Steve is a senior at Burke High and an active member of BBYO. MIAMI (JTA) - Aaron Podhurst has been elected to a second term as president of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

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Elizabeth Anne Faier, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Robert G. Faier, was graduated from Cornell University with a B.A. degree. Her major was anthropology with a minor in photography. While at Cornell, she received an award from the Council of the Creative and Performing Arts for her photography. Her work was shown at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art. Elizabeth will participate in a dig in Israel this summer. The dig will be led by David Owen, professor of archaeology, Cornell University. Upon her return from Israel and Egypt, she will move to Boston. BETHPAGE, NY (JTA) — Murray Aronoff has been elected president of American Veterans of Israel.

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