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Miriam Simon to lead Chai Grand Gift Division By Joanie Jacobson Federation public relations director i Bert Lewis, Women's Division chairman ffor the 1988 Federation Campaign, has announced the appointment of Miriam Simon jto lead the Chai Grand Gift Division. t "Miriam is a natural choice to lead," said [Mrs. Lewis. "She has demonstrated her personal commitment by participating in the [women's campaign over the years and has [served in every capacity including general [chairman." f "1 was raiised on philanthropies," explained Mrs. Simon. "Of course, we don't ^all it that today but the message is the pame. Giving. I was raised that I should [ive. "My father was an ardent Zionist when Israel was 'Palestine.' My mother was very pKtive in the community. Both of my par'ent always talked about Palestine and about giving. Today, I have a daughter and ,8on-in-law and grandchildren living in IsIrael. So, you see, I have more than a passing interest in what happens here and [abroad. ("The problems of the Omaha Jewish community may change from year to year, but ;the bottom line will always be 'Jews helpling Jews—wherever they are.' Because of ;my work with the Blumkin Home, Jewish i Family Service, the Bureau of Jewish Edu»cation and having served on the Federation board, I know that our agencies need our money. We have important local needs that have to be met.
"Recently, we've seen more Jews get out of Russia and a large percentage of them are choosing to live in Israel. As chairman of the Omaha resettlement committee for Russian families, I know how much resettlement costs. It's absolutely necessary that Israel receives American Jewish dollars to help provide fof*these people. "This year, Bert is committed to the idea of worker training and the Grand Gift division will be no exception," emphasized Mrs. Simon. "I strongly believe in worker training. I don't care if you've worked on the campaign all your life, each year something is different—each year there are different and crucial problems that need resolving. "In addition, worker training workshops offer inspiration. A good speaker/trainer can instill enthusiasm in people. It revs you up. It gets you excited and makes you proud of the work you are about to do. "I sincerely hope that the Omaha Jewish community will respond by affording these people the opportimity to do their job," concluded. Mrs. Simon. "They're volunteers. They're not asking for anything for themselves, they're asking for aU of us. We ourselves will be the beneficiaries of what we give," "We are fortunate to have a woman of such caliber working for the Federation campaign," commented Mrs. Lewis. "Miriam Simon is exceptional. Her experience and her deep sense of community, together with her ability, make her perfectly suited to lead the Chai Grand Gift Division for 1988."
Press announces speakers for publicity seminar The Jewish Press has announced the list of speakers for its commimity pubUcity seminar taking place Oct. 19 at '7 p.m. in the Jewish Community Center. Judy Siff, seminar chairman, said that members of the Jewish Press staff and lay members of the cominunity will present a ; detailed explanation of things that organization publicists can do to improve their success in getting information into the newspaper. Those taking part are as follows: . Suzanne Singer, Jewish Press president; Oliver Pollak, vice president; Morris Maline, editor-in-chief; Jill Belmont, a director; Mandy Frost, advertising coordinator; Joanie Jacobson, public relations director, Jewish Federation of Omaha; Patricia Newman, ft director, and Bert Lewis, coltminist and a director. Mrs. Siff also announced that those attending will have an opportunity to ask
questions. A publicity booklet also will be . distributed to those in attendance. There is no charge to attend, but those who would like to participate should call the press office at 334-8200 and make a reservation. There is no limit to the number attending from any organization or institution, Mrs. Siff added. She pointed out also that plans call for videotaping the seminar so that the information can be made available to interested parties on future occasions.
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Oregon Senator Bob Packwood Israel Bond dinner speaker Oregon Senator Bob Packwood wiU be a speaker at this year's Israel Bond dinner, according to Sylvia Wagner, general chairman for the State of Israel Bonds. Dietary laws will be observed at the Oct. 18 dinner at the Marriott Hotel, Mrs. Wagner noted. Senator Bob Packwood "We are very pleased to bring to Omaha a speaker of such caliber as Senator Packwood," Mrs. Wagner said. "He has a proven record of helping Israel in the,Senate and his appearance here will Be a red letter day for Omaha." Senator Packwood has been in public office since 1962 when he won election to the Oregon Legislature where he served three terms. Following that he ran for the United
States Senate and is currently in his fourth term. Upon his election to the Oregon Legislature and the U.S. Senate, Senator Packwood was the youngest member to serve in each governing body. Senator Packwood is the ranking Republican and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, former chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, and a member of the Foreign Commerce and Tourism Subcommittee, the Surface Transportation Committee and the National Ocean Policy Study. In 1970 and 1971 he received awards from the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith in Oregon, and in 1973 Senator Packwood received the University of Judaism and the Portland Society of Fellows of the University of Judaism Award for Outstanding Puhlic Service. He is also the recipient of Omaha's Woodman of the World Life Insurance Conservation Award. Additional information on the dinner may be obtained by calling the Israel Bond office, 341-1177. Invitations will be mailed to the community shortly, Mrs. Wagner said.
Debate on Pope Pius XII follows Miami statement By Susan Bimbaum NEW YORK (JTA) - A simple statement made in Miami by Pope John Paul II at the meeting with Jewish leaders, in which the Pontiff said he believed that Pope Pius XII would be vindicated by history, has elicited a skeptical response from Holocaust historians and some Jewish figures present at the meeting. Pope Pius XII has been accused, in the years since the end of World War II, of a singular Holocaust sin: silence. In effect, John Paul's assertion reopens an old can of worms, one which was given tremendous attention beginning in 1963 with the production of the play "The Deputy," by German playwright Rolf Hochhuth, in which Pius XII was assailed for having refrained from speaking out on behalf of those who were persecuted, particularly the Jews. Critics of the wartime Pontiff base their judgment on the fact that Pius XII did not speak out on behalf of the Jews specifically. The telling document many refer to is the address the Pope gave at Christmas, 1942. The criticism leveled at him is that he never once in the very long statement mentioned the word "Jews." The Christmas plea given by the Pope, printed in its entirety in the Dec. 25, 1942 issue of The New York Times, was, rather.
a sweeping condemnation of the perils of a "Godless society" and the threat to private capital under Marxism. In broad but gerieralized terms, he called for opposition to the "excessive herding of men into lifeless things" and urged mankind to "uphold respect for the. practical realization of the . .. fundamental personal rights ... to maintain and develop one's corporeal, intellectual and moral life and especially the right to religious formation." . In attempting to explain the Pontiff's reasoning during that era, many have pointed the finger at his treinendous loathing of Communism. It has also been variously noted that it was simply not in the style of Pius XII to be specific about any people suffering, nor by whom. Pius's record is a somewhat mixed bag, in that it is known and documented that he allowed sanctueu-y to be given to the Jews of Rome; that he intervened, through the papal nuncio in Berlin, for the Jews in northern Italy; that he telegrammed a personal appeal to Hungarian Regent Admiral Miklos Horthy. On Sept.20,1942, Pope Pius XII gave an audience to U.S; envoy Myron Taylor, of which it was speculated that the topic discussed was the persecution of the Jews.
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By Rabbi Bernard S. Raskas (Copyritkt l9gJ, Jewlth TiltgrMpUc Agtacr, IncJ
Kol Nidre, which begins the Yom Kippur service, is one of the most popular and powerful pieces in Jewish liturgy. Yet, it is not a prayer and does not eyen mention the name of God. The origin of its famous melody is unknown, and its inclusion in the prayer book was strongly opposed by several generations of prominent rabbis. The setting of Kol Nidre is a Jewish court. Two people hold Torah scrolls at either side of the Cantor, thus constituting a "beth din," a court of three that is required for the legal procedure of granting the dispensation from vows. It is preceded by a brief paragraph bvokmg the Academy on High, the heavenly body of rabbis. Because the recitation is in the nature of a court procedure, which cannot be conducted on a holiday, it is recited before sunset. The text is a precise legal formula in which the wor-
shippers proclaim that all personal vows, oaths, etc., that they made unwittingly, rashly or unknowingly (and thus cannot be fulfilled during the year) should be considered null and void. However, it should be pointed out that the Talmud (Yoma 8:9) says explicitly: "Yom Kippur atones for sins against God. yom Kippiu- does not atone for sins against another human being until one has placated the person offended." In order to understand the nature and function of Kol Nidre, we must look to biblical times, when it was common practice for people to make vows that could not possibly be honored. After the Second Temple was destroyed, this practice continued among the people. The leaders of the conununity were troubled, for they viewed a person's word as his or her bond. Failing to convince the people of the desirability of avoiding rash promises altogether, the rabbis of the Talmud finally created a formal ritual for annulling those unkept vows. No one knows for certain, but it is probable that in
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the ninth century C.E. Rav Amram's siddur contained the first complete known text of Kol Nidre, quite different from the talmudic legal formula. Kol Nidre was a collective annulment, unlike the Talmud's individual annulment, and it was written in a mixture of Hebrew and the then vernacular Aramaic. There are two other explanations for its introduction. According to Rabbi Mordecai ben Hillel (Germany, d. 1298), this formula was instituted by Rabbi Meir ben Barukh of Rothenberg (d. 1293) to permit transgressors who had been excommunicated because of their defiance of communal regulations to worship with the congregation; toward the end of the 19th century, Joseph Bloch had proposed the theory that Kol Nidre arose in the seventh century when secret Jews—who had been converted to Christianity after persecution by the Visigoths (590-711)—would c6me to the synagogue on Yom Kippur eve.
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BA in historical studies with a concentration in modern Judaic history and Holocaust studies from State University of New York in Albany. Prior to her genealogical pursuits, she was a licensed private investigator in California, a background which, she says, assisted her in developing sources of information not widely known in the genealogical Community. In April FRANCES GREENBERG 1984, Miss Weiner was a lecGraveside services for turer at the first Interna- Frances Greenberg, 77, took tional Seminar on Jewish place Wednesday at Golden Genealogy held in Jerusa- Hill Cemetery. lem. She also lectured in She is survived by daughgenealogy and tracing Jew- ter, Lois Kreltstein, nieces, ish roots at the inaugural as- nephews and cousins. sembly of the American Donations may be made Gathering of Jewish Holo- to a favorite charity. caust Survivors in Philadelphia. Miss Weiner's forthcoming book, Encyclopedia of Jewish Genealogy, is coauthored with Arthur Kurzweil, Jewish genealogist who appeared in Omaha several years ago.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS FRIDAY, October 2 Yom KIppur Begins at Sundown—JOG Closes at 3 p.m.
MONDAY, October 5 YES, 10 a.m. NCJW Executive Board, 12:30 p.m. Beginning Adult Hebrew, 7 p.m. Beth El Executive Committee, Noon, Beth El TUESDAY, October 6 Advanced Adult Hebrew, 9:30 a.m. Mom's Day Out, Noon Foundation Board Meeting, 4 p.m. JCC Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Beth Israel Sisterhood Board, 9:30 a.m., Beth Israel Temple Israel Sisterhood Board, 9:30 a.m., Temple WEDNESDAY, October 7 Beginning Adult Hebrew, 11 a.m. Braille Class, 9 a.m. Hadassah Study Group, 9:30 a.m., Livingston Plaza B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers, Noon, Howard Johnson's C Jewish Studies, 7:30 p.m., Beth Israel Sukkot Begins at Sundown—JCC Closes at 5 p.m. L I THURSDAY, October 8 P Sukkot—First Day A JCC Closed N D
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About Judaism and Why the Jews? The Reason for Anti-Semitism. JWV POST 1260 JWV Epstein-Morgan Post - 260 sponsored the Sept. 28 show at the Veterans Administration Medical Center. Produced by Iz Lewis, Iowa-Nebraska Department Commander, accompanied by Sol Mann, Sam Rosenstein and Henry Stern, the show was very well received. Angelo Emmi did a remarkable imitation of Jimmy Durante; Saul Libowski, assisted by wife Roselle, put on a very fine magician's act, and Andrea Florick, from outstate Nebraska, entertained with her stunning voice. J.C. OLDTIMERS The J.C. Oldtimers will hold installation of officers on Oct. 13. Ladies and outof-town guests may attend. HADASSAH DONOR Hadassah will hold its HMO donor luncheon on Oct. 28,12:30 p.m., at Beth Israel Synagogue, This year will feature the First Annual Awards Show, according to donor chairman Sue Brezack. "This year's program is guaranteed to entertain you while supporting the important Hadassah Medical Organization," Mrs. Brezack said. Cost of the luncheon is $6.50. Reservations should
be made with Beverly Franklin, 334-7365, by Oct. 21. Rides and babysitting are available. NCJW MINI-GRANTS National Council of Jewish Women's Mini-Gremts Project for Teachers is being expanded this year to include Omaha Public Schools secondary teachers in addition to elementary level teachers. The mini-grants are awarded on the basis of creativity and degree of student participation and benefit. Patricia Newman, chairman, said, "We are extremely excited to be able to continue and expand the mini-grants project again this year. The mini-grants awarded for the last school year were indicative of the professional and caring teachers in the Omaha Public Schools. We know the proposals submitted this year will make the selection process even more challenging." BREADBREAKERS Mike Kelly, sports editor for the Omaha WorldHerald, will be the guest speaker at the Oct. 7 B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers. Breadbreakers meets every Wednesday at Howard Johnson's, 72nd and Grover, at noon. The luncheons are open to the community.
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MAMALOSHEN Mamaloshen will hold a short business meeting at 2 p.m. on Oct. 4. At 3 p.m., following the meeting, two Yiddish comedy films will be shown, American Matchmaker and I Want To Be A Boarder. , NCJW Jewish humorist, scholar and author Joseph Telushkin will speak to Omaha Section National Council of Jewish Women on Oct. 20. Mr. Telushkin will speak on "Jewish humor: what it says about the Jews." The 7:30 p.m. program at the Jewish Community Center will be followed by a reception in the JCC Gallery. The program is open to the entire Jewish comniunity, according to an NCJW spokesman. Tickets are $5, $3.50 for seniors and students. Reservations may be made by sending checks to Nancy Godwin, 13905 Pierce Street, Omaha, NE 68144 or tickets may be purchased at the door. Mr. Telushkin was ordained at Yeshiva University in New York and pursued graduate studies in Jewish history at Colitmbia University. He was director of education at BrandeisBardin Institute in California from 1977-1983. A resident of Jerusalem, he returns to the U.S. twice yearly for lecture tours. This spring he published his first novel. The Unorthodox Murder of Rabbi Wahl,. the story of a female rabbi murdered in Los Angeles. He is presently workingon a book of Jewish humor entitled The Fifty Best Jewish Jokes and What They Show About the Jews. In addition, Mr. Telushkin has co-authored The Nine Questions People Ask
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ble radio and TV appearances, and has published sue books. Though her brief address began with a sexually explicit—but clean-^joke about an Orthodox rabbi, Westheimer soon turned to serious matters. A child of Holocaust victims, she said that her autobiography, to be published in November under the title All in a Lifetime, is "not just my story but also the storyof many others."
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A class for mothers and/or fathers, and toddlers age 1824 months, will begin at Temple Israel on Oct. 12. The six-week class will meet 9:30-11 a.m. and will include "age appropriate activities to enhance social and motor skill development of the children in an atmosphere which will incorporate Jewish values and practices for the home," an announcement from Temple Israel stated. A portion of each class will be devoted to the discussion of a parenting issue relevant to participating adults in the group. During discussion time the children will be close at hand, supervised by adult aides. Shirley Goodman will be class facilitator. Mrs. Goodman, who holds severed education degrees, has taught for many years at various Jewish institutions. Currently, Mrs. Goodman also serves as a learning disabilities resource teacher for the Bureau of Jewish Education. Another class for parents, and babies 6-12 months, is being planned for Sunday mornings, 10:3011:30 a.ni. This class will begin as soon as sufficient registration is received. These classes are open to families with at least one Jewish parent. Participants need not be members of
Temple Israel, a Temple spokesman said. Registration is $25 for Temple Israel members, $30 for non-members and scholarship funds are available. Additional information may be obtained from cochairmen Sharee Newman, 451-3611, or Debbie Friedman, 330-5155; or from Ann Kibel Schwartz, director of education, at Temple Israel, 556-6536.
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Jewelry class begins Oct. 21 Teachers attend workshop The visual arts department of the Jewish Community Center will offer a class in beginning jewelry making for adults on Wednesday eveningsr 7-9 p.m., beginning Oct. 21. The eight-week class will teach the biasic techniques of jewelry fabrication: sawing, sanding, hammering, etching and bonding and will utilize a variety of materials, both metal and non-metal, including found objects. Instructor Renee Wolfson studied jewelry making
Senate proposal allows 'yarmuike amendment' NEW YORK (JTA) - A Jewish leader hailed passage of a Senate proposal which would allow the wearing of unobtrusive religious headgear by members of the military. Rabbi David Saperstein, co-director and counsel of the ReUgious Action Center of Reform Judaism, called the passage of the so-called "yarmulke amendment" a "victory for religious liberty and a demonstration of effective cooperation by Orthodox, Conservative and Reform Jewish groups." Saperstein' also praised Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D. NJ), who introduced the amendment to the military programs bill that would permit members of the armed forces to wear yar-
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State denies decision on Saudi arms By David Friedman WASHINGTON (JTA) —The State Department denied Tuesday that any decision has been made on a sale of Eums to Saudi Arabia. "There have been no final decisions made," Phyllis Oakley, a Department spokesperson said. She said the Reagan Administration is continuing consultations with Congress in an effort to shape an arms package that will not be rejected by Congress. Oakley was commenting on a report in the Washington Post that the Administration has offered to drop 1,600 Maverick antitank missiles from a proposed $1 billion arms sales to the Saudis. According to the report, the Administration is placing priority.on the sale of 12 F-15C and F-15D jet fighters which would be delivered as the Saudis current F-15s wear out or crash. This would maintain the Saudi F-15 force at 60.
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Local groups decorate sukkahs Cornhusker'Lodge of B'nai B'rith, B'nai B'rith Youth Organization members and B'nai B'rith Women will again decorate the sukkahs at the Jewish Community Center, the Rose Blumkin Home and the Friedel Jewish Academy. The annual event, which this year will be preceded by a hght breakfast, will take place Oct. 4 at 9:30 a.m. As in the past, Cornhusker Lodge will supply the decorations.
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Twenty-one teachers from Temple Israel ReUgious School, the Friedel Jewish Academy and the United Talmud Torah of Omaha participated in a Sept. 20 workshop presented by Rabbi Michael Meyers, a consultant for the Kohl Teachers Center of Wilmette. 111. The workshop, "Teaching Israel," demonstrated different educational techniques and a variety of media about Israel in this 40th anniversary year. The in-service workshop for teachers was jointly sponsored by the Bureau for Jewish Education, Temple Israel, the Jewish Community Center Pre-school,
United Talmud Torah of Omaha, the Friedel Jewish Academy and the Nebraska Council of Jewish Educators. It is one of an on-going series of programs designed to provide in-service training to the teachers of Omaha's Jewish schools, according to Susan Drazen, director of the Bureau of Jewish Education.
Chancellor NEW YORK (JTA) - Dr. Ismar Schorsch was inaugurated as chancellor the Jewish Theological Seminary of America (Conservative) here September 14. He has served in the post since July 1, 1986.
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Women attend symposium to aid financial planning
News, publicity, ads? If the above words confuse you, please pay attention because this editorial message is for you. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work with scores of volunteers, ^1 of whom ha.v.g something in common. They wanted information to appear in the Jewish Press. Some were more successful than others. During the course of this experience, we tried to convey the thought that it's really not who you know on the paper, but how you present material. We suggested that if the publicist followed certain guidelines, that person then could almost guarantee a successful experience with the paper. Several years ago, the idea of a public seminar devoted . to the workings of the Jewish Press emerged from passive thinking to the wishing stage, and now the concept is going further. There will be a seminar open to the community on Oct. 19 at 7 p.m, in the Jewish Community Center and you are invited to attend. • The seminar will spell out how the newspaper works and speakers will demonstrate how your effectiveness can be improved. There will be discussions on news, publicity, advertising, features, columns—just about everything that goes into the paper. Members of the staff will join with lay people in making presentations and answering questions. Hopefully, anyone attending will walk away with a better understanding of how to get material into the paper. For example, here's a tidbit. Often organization publicists will come into the press office and ask that a news item be published three weeks in a row. ' . ' When we reply that the first time information appears, we consider it news, but if it is to appear again, the material no longer is news, but advertising... a look of wonderment and disbeUef appears on the face of the publicist. Situations such as this happen all the time, and what we are trying to accomplish is to take the mystery out of dealing with the press so that everyone working with us will be satisfied that fairness prevails. The Jewish Press is your newspaper, published in your behalf by the Jewish Federation of Omaha and directed by a lay board, members of which are elected to their positions. There is no reason why you can't do a better job »f getting your material into print. Come to the seminar, listen, ask questions, and walk away a better informed individual. If we have sold you on attending, please call our office at 334-8200 and leave your name so that we can prepare seating and give-away booklets without incurring excessive expense.
The Jewish Press Suzanne Singer President, Jewrsh Press Board ol Directors Duaia members: Oliver Pollak, vice president; Bert Lewis, treasurer; Susan Budwig. secretary; Jill Kushner Belmont. Penny Endelman, Richard Fellman. Scott Friedman, Bonnie Horwich, Aaron Hoslyk, Rosalie Meiches, Patricia Newman. Sheila Priluck, Judy Siff.
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By Judith Marburg Over 130 women attended a symposium on financial planning at the Highland Country Club last Tuesday. Presented by The Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Omaha and FirsTier Bank N.A. as a public service, the women's symposium was initiated by Jerry Rosen, Foundation endowment director, who said the program had been well received in other cities. Mr. Rosen said he felt that such a program also would be beneficial to the women of the Omaha Jewish community. A steering committee consisting of Marlene Hechtman, chairman, Marcia Cohen, Cheryl Cooper, Wendy Hahn, Lisa Lewis, Suzie Singer and Mimi Waldbaum. The Foundation's Professional Advisory Committee and attorney Paul Brown developed and planned the 10, a.m.-3 p.m. event with the assistance of - representatives from FirsTier's Estate and Trust Djvisiorl. Members of The Foundation Professional Advisory Committee are Steven J. Riekes, chairman; Alvin Abramson, Truman Clare, Dean Frankel, Barton Greenberg, Howard Kaplan, Howard Kaslow, Blake Lund and Yale Richards. . Funding for the symposium was made possible, in part, by generous grants from the Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation and the Milton and Corrine S. Livingston Foundation, Inc., Mr. Rosen told the Jewish Press. In his introduction, Murray Newman, chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Foundation, said that he hoped participants would, through this financial symposiuni, "begin a process ... which may, at some future date, beneficially affect the Omaha Jewish community." Attorney Howard Kaslow of Abrahams, Kaslow & Cassman, who served as moderator, said that "if everyone attending leaves with just one new idea, one question to ask, we can consider the day a success," An overview of financial planning devices was presented by William Startzer (Frankel, Zacharia, Nissen & Stamp), Blake Limd (Weber, Noordam & Lund.Inc.) and Marshall Lewis (Blunt, Ellis & Loewi). Mary Obal Jewell and
President STARLIGHT, Pa. (JTA) — Michelle Blumenthal of Dallas has been elected international president of B'nai B'rith Girls, succeeding Suri Duitch of Colorado Springs, Colo. Marc Blattner of Orlando, Fla., has been elected international president of AZA, the B'nai B'rith boys' group, succeeding Brian Hafter of Millbrae, Calif.
Elected MARBLEHEAD, Mass. (JTA) - Dr. Bertil Wolf of Swampscott, Mass., has been elected president of the Jewish. Federation of the North Shore, succeeding Neil Cooper of Swampscott.
Among those participating in the financial seminar are (top photo) Robert Nelson, GtaceMayer Insurance; Yvette Walker, Norwest Bank; Lisa Lewis, attorney, (Byrne, Rothery, Lewis, Bedel, Tubach & Zielinski); Mary Obal Jewell, PirsTier Bank Omaha; Stephen Lundholm, FirstTier Bank Omaha. (Bottom photo) Blake Lund, Weber, Noordam & Lund, Inc.; Howard Kaslow, attorney, Abrahams, Kaslow & Cassman; Marshall Lewis, Blunt, Ellis & Loewi; Murray H. Newman, chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Federation Foundation; mdWil^amStartzerJFVank^ Zacharia, Nissen & Stamp.)
Stephfen Lundholm of FirsTier Bank of Omaha discussed the importance of a will, trusts, estate taxes and related subjects. Life and health insurance and Social Security were addressed by Robert Nelson of GraceMayer Insurance. Lisa Lewis (Byrne, Rothery, Lewis, Bedel, Tubach & Zielinski) discussed what a woman needs to know about the family finances should she suddenly become single. Credit for women was covered by Yvette Walker of Norwest Bank Nebraska N.A. A question-and-answer period followed each group of presentations. In reviewing the day, Mrs. Hechtman said with enthusiasm, "There was an air of excitement in the whole room. The women felt fortunate to be there and many asked me 'When are you going to have the next one?' Not only was there interest, but enthusiastic interest. This Jewish community can be very proud of the effort made on behalf of the successful financial future of its women," "The whole day was very worthwhile," Mr. Rosen commented. "It far exceeded anything I expected and I felt that the majority of women came away from there with something to hang their hat on. There was something for everyone. Many oj the women had suggestions for future events of this kind and we will immediately begin to look into that possibility."
(lettt(£ir@ to ttlhicg'(sdatoir^ The Jewish Press reserves the right to edit letters lor reason of length or content. To the Editor: This New Year's edition of the Jewish Press was most heartwarming and one of the finest. It was truly a treasure. The other day my husband remarked that the younger generation has become so active and has accomplished so many outstanding things in our community. It is times like this that make us proud to be American Jews. The koved and respect those featured received is richly deserved. Each and every one of them certainly did their part. From them we can be inspired to do better things, I personally learned so much and I hope I can be a better person for it. That's what life is all about. They are truly leaders; nothing is impossible. So our hats are off to each of them. May they be blessed and continue with their work in the coming years, Mrs. Morris Sax To the Editor: It is unfortunate that an important American-Jewish organization has taken a public stand concerning an issue which is clearly to be decided in the Israeli political process (American Jewish Congress statement in The New York Times, Sept. 22, supporting an international peace conference). It is well known that the Israeli Cabinet is debating this issue and as of this writing has reached no definitive stand. American Jews and their responsible organizations have the right and even the obligation to contribute their views on issues and events coiiceming Israeli society, ethds and • culture, as well as their hopes and aspirations. However, our comments and interventions transgress the obligation of responsibility when they trespass into issues of Israel's security and political future. In these areas, to indulge in public pronouncements may not only be counterproductive but also harmful to Israel, Such matters are much better served by being confined to private deliberations in the appropriate American-Jewish roof organizations or individuals and organizations can communicate their views to members of the Israel government without resorting to the pages of The New York Times. Bernice S. Tannenbaum, Chairman World Zionist Organization American Section
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man for the Omaha community and the professional division. He is a past president of Beth Israel Synagogue and remains active in the synagogue. Mrs. Shyken is currently associate chairman for the Israel Bonds Women's Division and is an active member of Hadassah and Beth Israel Sisterhood. In accepting this position Dr. Shyken said, "It is a great honor to be part of this dinner honoring my good friend, Steve Riekes. He is someone who has given and never asked for recognition in return. I know the dinner will be one of the best Omaha has ever had." Mrs. Shyken added, "Working with the . Women's Division has impressed on me the excellent work Israel Bonds does, and to assume this responsibility is one more way I can help Israel's economy." Reservations for the dinner can be made by calling the Israel Bond office, 341-1177.
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TEL AVIV (JTA) - The quarters of them Jewish. TEL AVIV (JTA)-Forpopulation of Israel is estiAbout 12,000 new immated at 4,375,000 of whom migrants arrived during the eign Minister Shimon Peres yn 3,590,000 are Jews, accord- year, compared to 9,200 the • topped Premier Yitzhak ing to figures released by previous year. According to Shamir as the popular the Central Bureau of the Bureau, nearly two mil- choice for "Man of the yn Statistics on the eve of Rosh lion Israelis—45 percent- Year," according to a poll Hashanah. live in 11 cities of 100,000 conducted by the Pori PubThe total population was population or more. Jerusa- lic Opinion Research Instiup by 1.4 percent since Sep- lem is the largest with a tute, published in Haaretz. VI Peres was selected by 18.4 tember 1986, and the Jew- population of about 477,000 ish population increased by persons, followed by Tel percent of the 2,100 respon- VI 1.1 percent. There were Aviv with 318,000 and Haifa dents compared to 5.3 pernearly 100,000 births regis- with 223,000. The popula- cent for ShEunir. According tered during the last He- tion of both of the latter two to Pori director Raphael >^ Gill, the results are excepbrew calender year, three cities have been declining. tional because the public usually chooses the Prime VI MEMPHIS, Tenn. (JTA) Minister. CARL JARL — Edward Young has been Most of the runners-up, VI LOCKSMITHS elected president of the however, were Likud politiMemphis Jewish Federa- cians. Former Defense Mintion, succeeding Arthur 7511 Dodge • 393-7800 ister Moshe Arens came in VI Malkin Jr. third with 3.9 percent; Finance Minister Moshe Nis- VI sim was supported by 3.5 At percent, and President Chaim Herzog, wlio has no party affiliation, ran fifth with 2.6 percent.
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^^ Lincoln ^^B'nai Jeshurun YOM KIPPUR Friday, Oct. 2 Kol Nidre, 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 Yom Kippur service, 8 a.m. Children's service, 2 p.m. Afternoon service, 3 p.m. Yiskor, approxi mately 4;15 p.m. Concluding service and Break-the-fast, 5 p.m. BOARD MEETING ^ 1The board of trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m.
Lincoln Tifereth Israel YOM KIPPUR Friday, Oct. 2 Kol Nidre, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 Services and Yiskor, 9 a.m. Mincha, 5 p.m. NeUah, 6:30 p.m. Ma'ariv/Havdalah, 7:30 p.m. Tekiah, 7:45 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays: 7:15 a.m.
Blumkin Home YOM KIPPUR Friday, Oct. 2 Kol Nidre, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 Services begin at 9 a.m. Yiskor, 10:30 a.m. Evening service, 7 p.m. SUKKOT Wednesday evening, Oct. 7 Erev Sukkot, 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 8 & 9 Morning service, 9 a.m. Evening service (Friday) 7 p.m.
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YOM KIPPUR Friday, Oct. 2 First service, 6:30 p.m. Second service, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 Morning service, 10 a.m. Young children's service, 1:30-2 p.m. Family youth service, 2:153 p.m. Afternoon service, 3:15 p.m. Yiskor and Neilah service, 4 p.m. SUKKOT Wednesday, Oct. 7 Erev Sukkot service, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 Sukkot morning service, 11:15 a.m. CLASSES Religious school—Saturday, Oct. 3, Recess; Sunday, Oct. 4, Recess. Hebrew school—Gimmel and Dated, Monday, Oct. 5, 4 p.m.; Aleph, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 4 p.m.; Bet, Wednesday, Oct. 7, Recess. BAR MITZVAH Daniel Jason Epstein, son of Pam and Richard Epstein, will become a Bar Mitzvah at Shabbat services on Friday, Oct. 9 and Sauturday, Oct. 10.
YOM KIPPUR Friday, Oct. 2 Kol Nidre, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 Shacharit Imoming service) 8:30 a.m. Torah reading, 10:45 a.m. Rabbi's sermon, 11:30 a.m. Yiskor (memorial service) Noon Musaf, 12:30 p.m. Mincha, 4:30 p.m. Neilah, 6 p.m. The Shofar will sound and the Yom Kippur fast will end 7:36 p.m. SISTERHOOD The Sisterhood board will meet Oct. 6, 10:30 a.m., in the recreation room. SUKKOT Wednesday evening, Thursday and Friday Mincha-Ma'ariv, 6:30 p.m. Shacharit, 8:45 a.m.
Bowling news Junior B'nai B'rith Bowling League will start Oct. 11 at Cougar Lanes, 3510 South 144th Street, at 1:30 p.m. Those from nine to 14 are eligible. Information may be obtained from Harold Bloom at 551-7807 or 2914427. GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (JTA) - Jeff Schulein of Newport Beach, Calif., has been elected president of the Jewish Federation of Orange County, succeeding Eleanor Burg of Corona del Mar, Calif. JENNY GORDON NANCY FERENSTEIN 1402)498 0Z60
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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 Mandy Greene leads the singing. Everyone is invited to attend. Persons interested in the synagogue or in car pools may call Scott Kotzen 402-553-3334. YOM KIPPUR Friday, Oct. 2 Kol Nidre, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 Services begin at 9:45 a.m.
First prize in contest WASHINGTON (JTA) Susan North, a senior at Villa Maria Academy in Maivem, Pa., won first prize in the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council's 1987 National Writing Contest. North's poem, "Holocaust Choir," was chosen the best of 1,000 entries on the theme, "What Are the Lessons of the Holocaust for Americans?" Her prize was a trip here for the award presentation and a set of books about the Holocaust.
Yom Kippur The Holy Day Psalm —the exaltation of faith Jews who are observant the Temple, because we find of the daily prayers know the sacrifices a lesser form YOM KIPPUR that all morning and eve- of worship than prayer and Friday, Oct. 2 ning services from the first study. But this psalmist Kol Nidre, 6:45 p.m. Alternate service, 6:45 p.m. day of Elul through found exaltation of spirit Hoshana Rabbah include precisely in the Temple, in Satuj-day, Oct. 3 Morning service, Yiskor and the 27th Psalm, read liturgi- the place of sacrifice. For cally only at this time of here he found God and here Musaf, 6:30 a.m. Alternate service, 9:45 a.m. year. he expressed his faith. Thus, on Yom Kippur, Study session with Rabbi The second part of the this famous Psalm is part of Jules Harlow, approxi-' Psalm must be seen as the prayer service. It might really a second and different mately 2 p.m. well be—for in some special Psalm, conjoined to the Recess 3 p.m. way it interprets the Holy first. Here the psalmist (was Minha-Ne'eila, 4:45 p.m. Sounding of Shofar, ap- Day for us. It is easy to read it a different poet or the it off quickly as the service same one?) does not speak proximately 7:25 p.m. goes on. But it richly repays about the Lord; he speaks to SUKKOT examination; it is good to the Lord, directly, asking Wednesday evening, Oct. 7 take the opportunity to that He not abandon him, Thursday and Friday, Oct. savor its special approach to that He not forsake him. 8&9 god and faith. What can be more pathetic Minha-Ma'ariv, 6 p.m. It is not important, of than the psalmist's cry that Morning service, 6 p.m. course: but still it may be even if his mother.and noted that the Psalm, father forsake him—the though attributed to David Lord will not! in the superscription, no Though he is under attack doubt comes from a later and greatly under stress time, since it makes clear and in danger, the psalmist reference to the Temple and insists that there is room for By David Friedman WASHINGTON (JTA)- .the sacrificial system, which hope: "Hope in the Lord. Be A memorial service will be come after David. There strong and take courage. held at the Israel Embassy were talented psalmists Yes hope, hope is in the here Oct. 18 for Lt. Alex- through many centuries— Lord." ander Singer, a former and the unknown writer I like this Psalm for Yom Washington area resident, whose work we ponder here Kippur. We think of Yom who was killed while leading was a nobleman of the Kippur as the time for an Israeli army patrol in the spirit. repentance and atonement^ He insists that nothing But these are impossible Israeli security zone of can shake his faith. Noth- without the firm, unshakesouth Lebanon. Singer was one of three Is- ing. Not slanderers and able conviction that there is. raeli soldiers killed Sept. 15 their viciousness. Not slan- hope, that there is a good in an ambush on the slopes der. Not enemies. Not wars. God whose help will be lackof Mt. Hermon by terrorists Not armies. Whatever is ing. It is this faith that from the Lebanese National arrayed against him is of no underlies our prayers for Resistance Front believed moment: for he is able to atonement, our prayers that to be on a hostage-taking overcome all so long as he the memory of our beloved mission. It was his 25th can come ipto the Temple, dead influence us for good, birthday. He was buried so long as he can find the our prayers for the redempSept. 18 in the Har Herzl peace of its sacred precincts tion of Israel and mankind. Military Cemetery, Jeru- for his prayers. There is the Faith and hope. These are sweetness of the Lord's pro- the themes of the Psalm, salem: A graduate of Bethesda- tection; and his faith is And they are the foundation Chevy Chase High School in unshakeable. themes of Yom Kippur— We sometimes downplay and indeed the foundation Bethesda, Maryland, and (I know I do!) the efficacy of Cornell University, Singer of all viable religion. made ally a in 1985 after studying Hebrew at the Brandeis-Bar^in Institute in California.He also spoke Yiddish, Arabic and Russian and had visited the Soviet Union where he had 12017 Pacific • 334-1138 met with refuseniks. Singer was the son of Max Singer, president of the Potomac Organization, a Washington area consulting firm, and Suzanne Singer, executive editor of Moment Magazine and managing editor of Biblical Archaeology Review and Bible Review.
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CornJiusker Lodge of B'nai B'rith will sponsor the second annual Bible quiz for Jewish teenagers in the Omaha area, David Siegel. Lodge co-president, has announced. "Last year's contest was a huge success," said Myron Kaplan. Lodge co-president. Three prizes will be offered: First, $500; Second, $300: Third, $200, The prize monies can be applied toward college tuition or a trip to Israel. The contest is open to teenagers in grades nine through 12, Mr. Kaplan told the Jewish Press. Contestants will be asked to familiarize themselves with the Book of Exodus and the Book of Ruth. Questions will then be asked each
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Daniel Epstein Daniel Jason Epstein, son of Pam and Richard Epstein, will become a Bar Mitzvah at Temple Israel on Saturday morning, Oct. 10. Daniel is a seventh grader at Beveridge Junior High. He enjoys playing basketball, baseball and golf and collects baseball cards and stamps. Daniel also plays the trombone.
contestant, based on these two books, during a final round Dec. 13, 2 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center The event, which is open to the public, is part of Jewish Book Month. "Any teenager, regardless of previous Jewish education, who thoroughly reads both books, will be able to compete," said Steve Riekes, a trustee of the Lodge. "The quiz is not hard," he added. "Sample questions will be given to contestants in advance and several practice sessions may be held." Mr. Siegel said the Lodge has received tremendous cooperation from the community in putting on this event. "The Federation Library, each of the synagogues and their schools, and the B'nai B'rith 'i'outh Organization are all assisting us in this year's contest." "I know that Comhusker Lodge has always been committed to our youth, and I am pleased to be involved with this program," said Carol Kaplan, BBYO director. Those interested in entering the contest may do'so by submitting name, address, telephone number, grade and public high school to the B'nai B'rith office at 333 South 132 Street, Omaha, NE 68154 or by calling Lois Epstein at 334-8200, Ext. 209, by Nov. J. Additional information may be obtained by calling Mr. Riekes, 334-8498 or 5581112.
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An evening will Karl Haas will be presented Oct. 9 at the Witherspoon Auditorium of Joslyn Art Center. Mr. Haas regularly features music programming for Jewish holidays on his daily radio broadcasts. His appearance in Oitiaha is sponsored by KIWR-FM and Dick Walter Attractions.
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I mentioned not long ago that we were going east for The First Birthday Party. 1 even said I'd tell you all about it when we returned. All right. Let me tell you about the trip—1 mean Part 1—the flight. We were scheduled to depart at 11 a.m., a civilized time. We checked in, strolled in a leisurely way to the gate and, in due time, boarded the big iron bird. On target, the engines revved up, at least momentarily, then they were Mrs. Recknagel, left, with her aunt, Betty Hirsch. turned off. At precisely the time to take off, the armouncement came. "Due to an unexplained leak under the right wing, which might be fuel, we will be delayed until a mechanic gets here to check." By Lynda Frank Famous last words. First of all, it took nearly 30 minutes Compensation to Jews has been a priority in the career of Ruth Recknagel. Mrs. Recknagel, who lives in Berlin, for the mechanic to show up. Presumably, he was on Mars was in Omaha recently visiting her aunt, Betty Hirsch. at the time hi was called. While waiting, the craziness Bom in 1930, Mrs. Recknagel lived through the Holo- started. People walking up and down the aisle, complaincaust in Germany. She survived, she said, because, ing, asking each other dumb questions, the airline people although her father was Jewish, her mother was a Chris- answering in half-truths; you know the drill, I'm sure. To shorten a long, ugly story, let me just say that 90 tian. However, her paternal grandparents and an uncle, minutes past the original departure time everyone was Mrs. Hirsch's brother, were killed by the Nazis. She became interested in law because, "Since I was a advised to deplane, go back to the ticket counter and be small child it was my opinion for liberty and that all men re-routed. The luggage was removed (all but that of a have their right." When she entered law school in 1948, less woman who declared hysterically, "But how could you posthan 10 percent were women. Today, she said, "About half sibly have lost it? We haven't left the gate?" of those entering the field of law are women, although not. Are you still with me? Then get in line, where we stood all finish the course." for another hour while everyone in front of us made arrangeUnlike America, she explained,.those finishing their law ments for such places as Charlottesville, N.C., Columbus, course can choose between being a lawyer, a solicitor or a Ohio, and possibly, Sudilkov. Finally, Gott Tsu danken, we judge. Mrs. Recknagel chose to become a judge. This meant were ticketed, reserved and on our way to wcut for the next she had to pass a difficult examination, be selected by the flight—and three-and-one-half hours late, we took off. MiraMinistry of Justice and then approved by Parliament. At cle of miracles, we arrived at our connection point ,on time. 28 years old, she became a judge. Further miracle, we didn't have to walk 27 miles to For more than 15 years, the judge worked on restitution another gate and, in addition, we had been booked, due to claims. At the peak, Mrs. Recknagel said there were 40 the generosity of the airline, first class. Great? Sure it was. judges working on the cases. The AUies formed the court We got right on, settled into our nice seats, accepted the and no former Nazis were allowed. "Mostly, they were graciously offered refreshments and heard THE ANyounger people. I knew a lot because I was Jewish and I NOUNCEMENT. This time it was a flat tire which had to was able to give the young judges lessons about what had be changed before takeoff. My friends, at that moment I happened and what needed to be done." understood the words "total melt-down." "There were more than 700,000 claims filed by Jews What can I tell you? We should have arrived in New York throughout the world. "What the Nazis took away from the Jews was jewelry, real estate, duty papers and so on. at 3:45 p.m. and we got there at 8:30. In the time it took The western part of Germany tried to repay and give res- us we could have flown to Rome—Italy, not Georgia. Well, titution for what the Nazis took but they couldn't give back if grandparents want to be at birthday parties, I suppose jewelry and real estate so they paid it in money. For nearly they should allow for such inconveniences. Also for tran30 years, Germany paid out millions of dollar. For those quilizers and headache remedies. As for the kid and the who had no relatives, a lot of money was given to Israel," party, that will be Part II. Was it worth all the mishagoss? What do you thmk? she said. "Some people, like my aunt," the judge said, "receive their restitution from Germany in payments like social House of security. And they will receive it as long as they live." 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NEW YORK {JTA) The American Friends of the Jerusalem Mental Health Center, Ezrath Nashim, presented two New Frontiers Awards at its annual dinner here September 15: to Robert Terry, M.D., for his research of Alzheimer's Disease; and to Shoshana Cardin, president of the Council of Jewish Federations, for her humanitarian endeavors on behalf of Israel.
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Michael Gdanov, who owns Hair on Wheels, presented a program on Sept. 3. Mollie Delman was his model for the group.
many, was the guest of Betty Hirsch. Ellie Rivlin, a Hebrew teacher at Temple Israel, joined us for lunch. A very generous donation to YES was received in honor of .Jennie Epstein's 80th birthday. The Kitchen Band presented a very unusual program using kitchen utensils to make the lovely music.
On Sept. 10, Gladys Swanson, pianist, and Dorothy Andrews, soloist, presented a musical program for us. Rosaline Epstein presided at the Sept. 14 meeting, in On Sept. 28, we had a real the abserice of Leah Siegel. professional program from A very good lunch was Stan Widman, Shirley served by our volunteers. SchwEirtz and Dik Weiner. Margot Guldman of DenStan sang Memory, which ver, Colo, was the guest of was really outstanding, Kuth Klass. Margot played along with all the other many beautiful selections beautiful songs. They on the piano for us. Billie received a well deserved Spiegal, Dick Spiegal and standing ovation. Leah SieMillie Wine were back with gel returned from her trip to us after a long absence. California. Rose Hoffman A Lucy chicken lunch was had her granddaughter and served on Sept. 17. After a great-granddaughter as her long absence it was nice to guests. Ben Elkin of Califor.see Mollie Rhodes. Shari nia was the guest of Will Sterenberg was the guest of Bloom. Cantor Raphael Edher father, Abe Miller. A gar of Chicago was the very enjoyable program was guest of his parents. presented by the Bryan Mother Singers. Members are asked to pay On Sept. 21, Ruth Reck- their dues to Frieda Krizelnagel, a judge in Berlin, Ger-
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Ten Visions, a showcase of contemporary performance work, will be presented on Oct. 17 and 18 at the Emmy Gifford Childrens Theatre. 3504 Center Street. Over 200 artists, technicians and producers have collaborated to create the program, which will consist of ten 6-10-minute independent original performance works integrating modern dance, electrorJc and acoustic music, video and projection. Ten Visions will be presented in three performances—Oct. 17, 7 p.m.
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