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Peter Hoagland solicits Jewish community support By Morris Moline Former State Senator Peter Hoagland has announced that he will actively seek support from the Omaha Jewish community in his bid for the Democratic nomination for Congress. In an interview with the Jewish Press, Mr. Hoagland said that his record as a state senator from 1979 to 1986 will show that ,lie has been responsive to the concerns of the Jewish community. ' And he added that his approach to national and international issues nm parallel :to the thinking of mainstream Judaism. "I will actively seek support from the Omaha Jewish community on the basis of iiny record in the legislature and on my ^tand with regard to the issues of the campaign," Mr. Hoagland said. He said that in the legislature he introduced resolutions on Soviet Jewry to put pressure on the Kremlin to ease emigration and to put pressure on Congress to keep human rights in the forefront of relations with ithe Soviet Union. I Mr. Hoagland also said that he responded to acts of vandalism on synagogues by inEtroducing legislation that called for stiffer ipenalties on perpetrators. I In addition, he is credited with introduciing model legislation prepared by the AntiiDefamation League of B'nai B'rith. This legislation makes it a felony to operate laramilitary training camps in Nebraska to ain people for civil disobedience.
Former State Senator Peter Hoagland with son, David, two, (left) and daughter, Kate, five. Not in photo are son, Christopher, also two, daughter, Elizabeth, seven, and wife, Barbara. With regard to the upcoming campaign, Mr. Hoagland selected a numb^ of national and international issues and positioned himself on those issues. On the national scene, he said there is no question that coping with the deficit and reducing the size of the country's debt deserves the highest priority. (Continaed OB Page-6f
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Kibbutz Stop provides 'memorable experience' Editor's Note: Bert Lewis, chairman of the Women's Campaign, and Leonard Lewis, chairman of the Men's Campaign, recently led a UJA study mission to Israel. They teamed up as pboto-joumalists to produce the foBowing report. This is the second of three parts. By Bert Lewis A kibbutz stop provided another memorable experience. We were taken to the largest one in the country—Afikim. It houses some 1200 people and was described (in jest) as "a city, not a kibbutz." Each of us was assigned to an Afikim family who took us home for refresl&ients and a visit. Our hosts were delightful. Language wasn't really a problem; the mother spoke a little English but remembered some Yiddish from her childhood and was tickled to use it. We managed to communicate and learned much about them. They took us on a tour of the facility and we were intrigued with their dairy herd at milking time since it gave us an opportunity to see something of special interest. It was a computerized electromc device, invented and perfected there at the kibbutz, which measures various components of the milk. One "box" was connected to each individual stall and electronically noted yield as well as other statistics. Movement of the animal was also measured, which in some way indicated when the cow would be receptive to breeding. We were told this device IS sold to'dairy farms all over the coimtry and Afikim is often called on for consultation when needed.
,By Joanie Jacobson "His qipearance in Omaha will come just PederrooD public relations director one week aftec the Summit meeting in The animil Paoewtter Dinner of the Jew- Washington," Mr. Kushner continued, "and By Joanie Jacobson h Federation of .Omaha's Men's Cam- we'U have access to his opinions and refleclaign, to beheld Judith Steel, singer, guitarist and Holotions before many of them have a chance to jjn Monday, " be published. Mr. Bhtzer is a man of con- caust survivor,? [Dec. 14 at the siderable knowledge and insight and 1 think wUl be the feaighland Coonthe men of the Pacesetter Division will find tured guest artClub beginist at an apthe evening exceptional" ing at 6:30" "The Pacesetter Dinner honors those men preciation m., will feaWho give $6,000 or more to the annual Fed- ' luncheon given ;ure Washingeration Campaign," explained Mort Trac- for the Chai on Bureau tenbarg. Federation president. "We very Grand Gifts iefofTheJe- , much appreciate the significant contribu- Division of the naalem Post, tion this division makes to the Campaign 1987 Women's Volf Blitzer. Wolf BUts^ on beh«|f of the entire Omaha Jewish com- Federation ,, Nelson Gordnian, chairman of the munity.''. Campai^. The ^ Pacesetter Division, has named Marshall Judith Steel Before coming to Washington, Wolf Blit- luhcheos will Kushner to so^e as dinner chairman. zer worked as a foreign correspondent in the be held at Le Cafe/The Food Gourmet in Wolf Blitzer is one of the world's fore- Tel Aviv bureau of the Reuters News Rockbrook Shopping Center on Wednesnost Jewiih journalists," noted Mr. Kush- Agency. Since the 1973 war, he has been as- day, Dec. 2 at 11:30 a.m. ler. "We cdDsidered several other personal- signed to his current position. He has met "Judith Steel has 'deeply touched' Jewties, all with more recognizable names, but with top American, Israeli and Arab leaders ish audiences across the country," said f/aU Blitzer came so highly recommended Anne Broder, Luncheon Chairman. (CoBtiniied OB Page 6) 18 a speaker. ^ "Reviewers have said that 'along with her lovely voice, she is warm, open and friendly.' She's been described as 'introspective and charming,' and one campaign chairman wrote: 'Her message of hope str«]gth"She is an extraordinary speaker, an inBy Joanie Jacobson ened our commitment.' passioned Jew and a professional of the FederatloB public relations director "This luncheon is given by the Jewish Dr. Ruth Gruber will be the featured highest caliber," Mrs. Silverman continued. peaker at the 1987 Omaha Jewish Book "She's gained the respect end admiration of statesmen and literary critics through'air Commuout the world from Menachem Begin to the ity Lecture, to I Pittsburgh Chronicle, who reconunended e held at the| that 'the pen of Ruth Gruber be ringed with towish ComIn a letter to the congregation of Temple the Nobel Prize in Literature.' " lunity. Center ] Israel, Mel Epstein, congregation president, Dr. Gruber was the only American jour- has Sunday, announced changes in Temple Israel nalist to witness "Operation Moses"—the leadership. lee. 6 at 7:30 | daring airlift of thousands of Ethiopian m. The lecIn his letter, Mr. Epstein said that Jews to a haven in Israel. Prior to 1985, few "Rabbi Stephen Barack has advised the ire is free and I people knew of this devout community who Board of Trustees that he will not be in conpen to the ] tor centuries have continued to uphold the sideration for the position of 'rabbi of the ablic; refreshancient Jewish traditions while.living in tents will be after the end of his current Ruth Gruber such total isolation that they believed them- congregation' srved. agreement on May 31,1988." Rabbi Barack selves to be the last bastion of Jewish cul"Ruth Gruber is an internationally acwill continue to serve the congregation un- . :laimed author and foreign correspondent ture left in the world. til that time, the letter stated. Abba Eban describes her latest book. who witnessed a chapter in Jewish history In addition, Mr. Epstein announced the nown to no other American journalist," Rescue: The Exodus of Ethiopian Jews, as resignation of Murray Newman from the "the most intimate and moving story tmarked Susie Silverman, Community LecTemple Board of Trustees and his position ire chairman. (Contiaued on Page 6) as president of the congregation. In his let-
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In addition to this invention, in another garage-like building, we were shown how they manufacture three-wheel cars for the handicapped. Apparently there is a constant demand for them arid the shop is kept busy satisfying the orders. (Continued on Page 6)
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Federation of Omaha in appreciation of the women of the Chai Grand Gifts Division. Because of that, I wanted the program to be full of warmth and pride. I wanted the women to feel good about being Jewish and proud of what they've done for the Omaha Jewish community. Mostly, I just wanted them to enjoy themselves—that's why we chose Judith Steel." Also planned for the Dec. 2 event is a "Pour-Generational Prayer" spanning the life and thoughts, hopes and dreams of four generations of women from one Omaha Jewish family. Featured will be Mrs. Broder; her grandmother, Sara Krasne; her mother, Thama Lee Friedman and her daughter, Kim. Judith Steel was bom in Berhn, Germany, at the beginning of World War II. As an infant, she and her parents boarded the luxury liner "St. Louis" as it sailed from Hamsburg on May 13,1939. It was one of the last ships to leave Nazi Germany betore the war erupted. Aboard were 937 Jews; all of whom believed they had bought a visa to enter Cuba. " 'The Voyage of the Damned' had be(Continued on Page 6)
Temple announces changes ter to the Board, Mr. Newman pledged his "continued support and cooperation with the Board of Trustees and the congregation," Mr. Epstein added. In accordance with the by-laws of Temple Israel, Mr. Epstein said, the first vice president assumes the position and responsibilities that are vacated by a president. He has now assumed the position of president of the Temple's Board of Trustees and its related duties. A search committee to find a new rabbi for Temple Israel is being fonned. The conamittee will be chaired by Jim Farber and Marty Lehr, Mr, Epstein sflid.
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MOM'S AND TOT'S Kris Schulman has announced the December/January schedule for NA'AMAT USA's Mom's and Tot's. The programs are held at 10 a.m. Sandy Canfield, 1404 South 134 Street, wUl host the Dec. 2 program; Rita Weinberg, 11408 R. Street, will host on Jan. 6; Ardene Solomon, 215 South 123 Street, will host Jan. 20. BREADBREAKERS Bob Hanson, head basketball coach at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, will speak at the B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers on Dec. 2 at Howard Johnson's, 72nd and Grover Streets. The cost of the lunch is $5 and the community may attend. . B'NAI B'RITH WOMEN Frieda Krizelman, acting president for December, has ' called a board meeting for Dec. 3, at the home of Esther Wax, 118 South 88 Street. B'nai B'rith Women of Omaha will hold its annual "Children's Home in Israel" Hanukkah luncheon on Dec. 20, noon, at Caniglia's Venice Inn, 6920 Pacific Street. Beverly Franklin is chairman; co-chairmen Goldye Goldberg and Babe Arnoff are in charge of decorations. For reservations and to make your menu selection of baked fish or baked chicken, call Beverly Franklin, 3347365; Goldye Goldberg, 392-
2347; or Maxine Noodell. 493-7483. The Children's Home in Israel for emotionally and physically disturbed boys from 8-14 years, is maintained by B'nai B'rith Women. MAMALOSHEN Mamaloshen will have a Hanukkah party for its Dec. 6 meeting, 2 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center. Everyone is requested to bring a wrapped exchange gift not to exceed $1. This is the admission to the party. If you have not purchased a gift, put $1 in an envelope so there will be enough gifts for everyone. A wrapped gift is preferred to the $1. To start the meeting in a festive mood, each member is asked to bring a Jewish joke to tell. This will be the only notification of the meeting. Contact Morris Ruderman, 553-6344, in the evening to arrange to purchase a tape of the November meeting. flADASSAH The Hadassah Bible Study Group will meet Dec. 2 at 9:30 a.m. at the Livingston Plaza Apartments. Rabbi My«- Kripke will lead the discussion based on the Book of Job, chapters three14. The study group is open to the community.
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Vsi KRAUSE/PARSOW The engagement of Mary Kathryn (Kit) Krause to David Martin Parsow has been announced. The future bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Krause. Her fiance is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sol Parsow. A spring wedding is planned.
Jewish Family Service is making plans to provide holiday meals for local families in need. Community members are being asked to donate kosher food for Hanukka. A Tzedakah Bin has been placed in the lobby of the Jewish Community Center to receive donations.
NCCJ names new co-chair
Honored Dr. Leon E. Fellman of Omaha and Siuuise, Fla., was honored by B'nai B'rith Sunrise Lodge #963 and B'nai B'rith National Foundation on Nov. 22. Dr. Fellman received the Guardian of the Menorah Award for his 55 years of membership and siervice to B'nai B'rith. Dr. Fellman, left, accepts the award from Jerry Wyman, president of the Florida region of B'nai B'rith.
Donald ToUefoon has been named Protestant cochairman of the National Conference of Christians and Jews board of directors. Mr. Tollefson, managing partner of Arthur Andersen, Co. in Omaha, succeeds Eugene Conley, who served several terms in that position. Mr. Tollefson, a civic leader who has been on the NCCJ board for several years, also served as chairman of the Brotherhood Award dinner when he resided in Washington. D. C.
Canceled The program entitled "Religion in controversy among Jews: a Reform Jewish Perspective," that was to have been presented on Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, has been canceled.
lme(0) By Estelle Rosenberg For the month of November, the following Tifereth Israel members have hosted Oneg Shabbats: Eve and Mel Hoffman, Harry and Lin Cook, Charlotte and Floyd Kuklin, students of the Hebrew High School, Elaine and Everett Evnen, Rabbi and Mrs. Stanley Kessler. The name of your loved one can be embroidered on the Tifereth Israel Simcha Cloth for Hanukkah. Contact Ruth Abelow, 3440 Cooper, Lincob, NE 68506, 483-7755, with a check for $10 per name.. Tifereth Israel Sisterhood thanks Sylvia Kushner for her donation to the Judaica Shop which she brought from Chicago. Chairman Leelo Sommerhauser, 4236936, and Barbara Seglin can help you with Hanukkah items. The Tifereth Israel congregation extends Mazel Tov to Dorothy Kushner and Dorothy Evnen for their Simchat Torah honors; Eleanor and Max Neiden on the birth of a grandson, Brian Weston Anderson, bora to Debbie and Randy Anderson. South Street Temple members Suzanne and Steve Kalish and Patrice and Penny Berger hosted Oneg Shabbats during the month of November.
Dr. Stanley Wallen has joined the professional staff of A & L Midwest Laboratories of Omaha. Dr. Wallen will serve as technical marketing coordinator. He will be responsible for marketing and method development in the area of food, testing, microbiology and antibiotic assay. Dr. Wallen received his degree in food technology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and his doctorate from Iowa State University. The Tifereth Israel Sisterhood Torah fund-raising meeting will be held Dec. 1, 12:30 p.m., in the synagogue social hall. Esther Rae Chesnin and Eleanor Neiden are chairmen; Sylvia Singer is chairman of the calling committee. B'nai B'rith Lincohi City Lodge 377 held its regular meeting Nov. 24 at Tifereth Israel Synagogue. Bridge, Gin games and refreshments followed the business meeting.
Scott A. Meyerson, son of Larry and Ardeen Meyerson, is a freshman at Northwestern University College of Arts and Sciences.
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AU events take place at the Jewish Community Center Sunday, November 29 11 a-in.—Annual Book Sale begins—runs through Dec. 20. Sunday, December 6 7:30 p.m.—Community Lecture/Reception—Guest speaker. Dr. Ruth Gruber. Topic: "Rescue: The Exodus from Ethiopia." Wednesday, December 9 Noon-Women's Community Luncheon—Guest Speaker Susannah Heschel. Topic: Judaism and the Modem Jewish Woman. Lunch $6—Reservations required. Sunday, December 13 2-3 p.m—First-Fourth grade—"A visit with Barbara Cohen," award-winning author. Story and slideT presentation (parents welcome}. 2-3 p.m.—Pre-school and Kindergarten—"Story and Sing-along with Debbie Greenblatt." 2 p.m.—Bible Quiz for Omaha Jewish high school students-First Prize:$500; Second: $300; Third: $200. Pre-registration required: spectators welcome. 3-4:30 p.m.—Family Hanukkah Party—Games, food, fun; reservations required.
JCC, Red Cross offer babysitting The Jewish Community Center Youth Department, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, wiU offer a babysitting course on Dec. 6, 1-4:30 p.m. The class will be taught by Vi Hanson of the Red Cross and will include discussion of the following topics: growth and development of children, selection of toys and games, accident prevention, basic first aid, emergency action, basic care of children and professional etiquette. Upon suc-
cessful completion of the course, each participant will receive a certificate and will be included in the youth department's babysitter list, which will be available to all interested parents. Students must be 11 years old and there is a limit of 15 participants. The cost is $5 per student; for an additional, optional $2.10, participants will receive a teddy bear pin which indicates the wearer is a certified Red Cross babysitter. For information call Kim Carrico at the JCC, 3348200.
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Scott Kaplan, David Blatt and Mark Kirke helped in the ^and opening celebration of the new Senior High Lounge at\he JCC.
Sr. High Lounge gets facelift Renovations on the Seniw High Lounge at the Jewish Community Center, which began in early November, are nearly complete. New carpeting has been installed and the walls have been freshly painted. A new couch and a new stereo system are also anticipated. The lounge includes a section where high school seniors can get and study college materials from all FREEDOM AWARD NEW YORK (JTA) The International League for the Repatriation of Russian Jews presented its Torch of Freedom Award to Henry Dorfman of Detroit; Meyer Gold of Hillside, N.J.; and Seymour Reich of Great Neck, N.Y., president of B'nai B'rith International.
over the country. Newly recovered pool tables and tournament play, BBYO updates and information are also pkit of the lounge's "new lode." The JO; Senior High department is planning ski trips and other events. Winter lounge hours ve: Monday, Tuesday, "^ursday, 3:30-6 p.m.; Wednesday, 3:30-7 p.m.; Saturday, 1-5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 am.-4 p.m. Special hours will be added for winter break; a schedule is available in the lounge. HONORED NEW YORK (JTA) Herman Quittman of New York, national executive vice president emeritus of Bnai Zion, was honored with his wife, Ruth, at a Bnai Zion testimonial dinner here.
The Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) is accepting applications for its 1988 scholarship awards. Dr. Arline Bronzaft, chairman of the scholarship selection committee, explained that the scholarships are available to HIAS assisted refugees and their children who migrated to the United States after 1977. For the first time since they were initiated 14 years ago, the awards are intended specifically for students who plan to pursue post secondary education.
The 1988 HIAS scholarship stipends will range from $500 to $2,500. Selection of awards will be made according to the scholarship committee's evaluation of: academic achievement; participation in extracurricular and community affairs; future potential; and financial need. All applications must be received by Jan. 15. For more information contact Susan Drazen, Bureau of Jewish Education, Ext. 246, or Carol Hutchison, Jewish Family Service, 330-2024,
Book report contest offers prizes A book report contest will be sponsored jointly by the Jewish Federation Library and Omaha's three religious schools in recognition of Jewish Book Month which began Nov. 16. The United Tahnud Torah of Omaha, the Friedel Academy, Temple Israel and the Federation Library will six>nsor a contest for first- through eighth-grade students. Books must be of a Jewish content and the reports submitted to the education directors of the respective schools. Forms
for the book review may be obtained from the teachers or school directors at the synagogues and schools. Prizes will be awarded to the outstanding reports in each grade level. A special committee under the auspices of the Federation Library will choose prize winners from among each school's entries. No prizes will be awarded by default. For additional information, contact the synagogue or school education director or the Federation Library.
COMPOSER NAMlBD NEW YORK (JTA) Composer and music scholar Cantor Max Wohlberg has been named the first Nathan Cummings Professor of Liturgy and Hazzanut at the Cantors Institute of the Jewish Theological Seminary, the higher education arm of the Conservative movement.
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Peter Hoagland solicits Jewish Community support (Continued from Page 1) "My record of interest and achievement on the issues of Soviet Jewry, religious vandalism, paramilitary operations and ethnic discrimination, is one that I am proud of," Mr. Hoagland added. "President Reagan has a myopic fixation on the false premise of supply-side economics and it's going to be up to Congress to bring spending and revenue closer together." He said that also on the list must be the need to create jobs in Nebraska by "trying harder and working smarter." With the exception of water, Nebraska doesn't have much in the way of oatiiral resources, "but we do have a well-trained and hard-working population to offer." He said that education is one of government's principal priorities and that steps must be taken to improve the quality of what we can offer the children of this nation. Mr. Hoagland said that one of the necessary considerations in working toward a balanced budget is to remember that the poor of this country must be taken care of and that foreign aid to some countries is more important to maintain than others. He said he is proud of his support for Israel and that, if elected, he will do his ut-
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most to preserve democracy there and maintain the Jewish homeland. "The security of Israel is of paramount importance," said Mr. Hoagland, explaining that when it comes to arms sales to Arab countries, Israel's security must come first. "I would not have voted for the AW ACS," he added. Mr.Hoagland said the United States must maintain a strong posture toward the Soviet Union, but that this does not mean that attempts should not be made to increase conununication and understanding between the two. Other international issues must include the situation in the Persian Gulf, activities in Central America and U.S. relations with South Africa. "I am particularly troubled that sanctions appUed to South Africa have caused moderating influences to pull out of the country," he said. Mr. Hoagland said also that his legal training has instilled in him a fundamental respect for the Bill of Rights, the separation of church and state and protection of the individual's human and civil rights. "If you want to label me, I think of myself as a traditional moderate," Mr. Hoagland said.
Women feature Judith Steel
p (Continued from Page 1) I "gun," writes Mrs. Steel. "We were not al[ lowed to enter Cuba and many of us went [ to concentration camps when we returned to Europe. "My family was allowed to disembark in Be^jjiim and from there sent to France. We we'^intemed at Camp Gurs where my father was able to sneak me out, to a French Catholic family. This family hid me from the Germans for the rest of the war. My parents perished in the Holocaust." In 1946, a French relief organization, "OSE," funded by American Jews, contacted her aunt and uncle who were living in the United States. Through intensive communications, Judith Steel arrived in New York on September 9, 1946. Her personal saga has been the inspiration for her music.
"In 1974, my husband and I, with our children, went to Israel on the occasion of my son's Bar Mitzvah. It was there that 1 found the beautiful songs of Israel Through a painstaking process, I learned the newest songs, phonetically, with the help of records and tapes because I don't speak the language. "As a product of the Holocaust, the story of the 'St. Louis' is very close to my heart," Mrs. Steel concluded, "and I am grateful |;hat I can express these feelings through my music." "We're grateful to every woman in the Chai Grand Gifts Division," added Miriam Simon, Chairman. "The captains were excellent this year and the support of this division is essential to the success of the entire Women's Campaign. The luncheon is our way of saying 'thank you.' "
'Memorable experience' (Cbntinued from Page 1) And still a third industry keeps the kibbutzim busy—the manufacture of plywood. Of course, Israel has to import the raw material since she doesn't have a reserve of trees, but that doesn't seem to present a problem. In fact, as we spoke to the people, we couldn't see very many problems. Most were contented, although the older members readily admitted some of the early idealism associated with such a hfestyle was fading. Nevertheless, the system still worked. We were told one of the members of the kibbutz was a successful artist who lives away from the area but who still turns over his generous income to the "kitty" and takes back only what he requires to live on. Early on Friday morning, our bus departed for a visit to the Golan Heightsi. The trip itself was a test of courage for those who sat by the windows. Up, up, around • hairpin curves, winding like a spring on very narrow roads, seemingly able to accommodate only the width of our bus. Wrong. Suddenly, another vehicle was coming right at us—gasps and nervous giggles from our groupj competent handling of the wheel by our driver, may he Uve and be well! Finally, we reached the top (or at least our destination) and got out to stand at the precipice and look over .a cast landscape. We heard the guide describe the place as a former enemy stronghold. Old, unused (thank God) bunkers are still visible here and there to verify his words. Toda'y, the Jews have made the brown terrain a place to live and a place to thrive. There are dairy hierds, cherry orchards, water is available and the growth is obvious. From guns to cattle; from dry sand to lush fruit. And over there, high on a distant peak, we were shown a village where secular and ultra-religious Jews live, side by
side, in harmony. There, we were told, they work together, each resfiecting the other. We realized, again, this is the land of miracles, after all. We continued on this Friday on our way to Jerusalem. The weather began to threaten rain and sure enough, as we entered the golden city, the rain fell. It was nud-aftemoon and the rush was on, to hurry and ready ourselves for the Kabbalat Shabbat at the Western Wall. But first, there was something important to do—yet another moving piece of business. We were driven to the top of Mt. Scopus where the view of the city is breathtaking, even in a gray rain. It was cold and windy, but for a few minutes our leaders provided us with an experience that warmed the very soul. They had brought along wine, cups, kippot and there, on Mt. Scopus, we huddled together to recite a shehecheyanu. Never was the meaning of that blessing so clear to me than at that moment. If ever one will offer thanks for having been allowed to live to such a day, it should be upon entering Yerushalyim. Later, at a beautiful and festive Shabbat diimer, we were afforded yet another opportunity to sit with Israeli citizens, our invited guests. The couple at our table were delightful people, highly educated and active in government. In addition, they were charming dinner companions. And by now it had become clear that Israelis chosen for our "people-to-people" meetings represented every walk of life: military, political, educational, kibbutzim, etc. How clever of those who were in charge. What better way to really understand Israel than to meet her folks from every segment imaginable? (To be conclnded next week.)
Pacesetter dinner featuresi columnist Woif Biitzer (Continaed from Page 1) and written hundreds of articles on the Arab-Israeli conflict. Mr. Biitzer has been a frequent commentator on national television news programs. He was a special guest on NBC's Uve telecast of Egyptian President Sadat's historic arrival at Ben Gurion Airport in 1977. He has appeared on NBC's Meet the Press and the Today Show; ABC's Nightline and Nelson Gordman, chairman of the Pacesetter Division of the 1988 Federtion Campaign, reported a 27 percent increase in pledges over last year. "With 15 percent of the pledges in, almost every one of them has shown an increase," noted Mr. Gordman. "None has shown a decrease and, in the face of unusnal outside pressures this year, we're off to a start that shows real commitment." Good Morning, America, and Public Broadcasting System's McNeil Lehrer News Hour and Washington Week in Review. He also served as a consultant on ABC's "The Unholy War," a 20/20 special on terrorism
broadcast in April of 1981. In December 1977, Mr. BUtzM- spent two I weeks in Egypt covering the first IsraeliEgyptian peace conference. In March 1979, he accompanied President Jinuuy Carter to Egypt and Israel during the final round of negotiations which led to the signing of the peace treaty. In 1982, he was in Beirut during the withdrawal of PLO and Syrian forces; he returned to Lebanon in 1984. Mr. Biitzer has written articles for other major publications including the New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Loe Angeles Times and The New Republic. He is the author of the widely-acclaimed "Between Washington and Jerusalem: A Reporter's Notebook," just published by Oxford University Press. His articles also appear in many other Jewish newspapers and magazines, including the London Jewish Chronicle, Hadossah Magazine and Present Tense. In 1984, Mr! Biitzer taught political science at the University of Maryland. He has a BA b-om the State University of New York at Buffalo and an MA from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington.
Ruth Gruber to speak (Continued from Page 1) yet... A superb human story supejbly told." EUe Weisel, Nobel Peace Prize winner, conmiented: "This is Ruth Gruber's best book. One reads it with delight and fascination." "Ruth Gruber is a great storyteller," commented Ambassador Eugene Douglas, U.S. Coordinator for ilefugee Affairs during Operation Moses. "... people need to know this story ... It is a source of wonder. It uplifts the heart." Rescue: The Exodus from Ethiopia, will be the topic for discussion on Dec. 6; a question-and-answer session will follow. Several of Dr. Gruber's books will be available for purchase and an autograph session is scheduled. Dr. Gruber has covered Israel from its birth, through five wars, to the present. She covered the Camp'David Peace treaty between Egypt, Israel and the United States and the Sadat-Begin Conference in Egypt for 150 newspapers serviced by the North
American Newspaper Alliance. In 1944, she was sent by President Roosevelt to help ferry 1,000 Jewish sur. vivors of Hitler's Germany across the Atlantic to America and to safety. It was the only such ship granted safe-haven in the United States during Worid War II. She was the only foreign correspondent to cover the historic voyage of the ship Exodus 1947. Both the book and the movie "Exodus" were based on her prize-winning book Destination Palestine: The Story of the Haganah Ship Exodus 1947. . Dr. Gruber has written 13 books, seven of them on Israel, including the best seller Raqnela: A Woman of Israel, winner of the JWB Jewish Book Council's National Jewish Book Award as the best book on Israel. Her books have been translated around the world and she has contributed articles to such publications as Reader's Digest, The Saturday Review, Look, The Nation and The New Republic.
JTA .w^-m^B dlng(^@t ELECTED PRESIDENT MONTREAL (JTA) Naomi Prankenburg of Vancouver was elected president of the Hadassah-WIZO Organization of Canada for a three-year term at the organization's 32nd biennial convention here. She succeeds Cecily Peters of Toronto. The women's Zionist organization presented its Canadian Award to John Fraser, speaker of the House of Commons, and its Rebecca Sies Award to Irwin Cotler of Montreal, a law professor involved in human rights efforts.
BRONFMAN HONORED NEW YORK (JTA) The Emanuel Foundation for Hungarian Culture honored Edgar Bronfman, president of the World Jewish Congress, at a dinner here.
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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 car pools may call Scott Kotzen, 402-553-3334.
ELECTED PRESIDENT TOLEDO, Ohio (JTA) Maria Levine has been elected president of the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo, succeeding Robert Gersten. PRESENTS AWARD TORONTO (JTA) Samuel Pastemack, commander of the Toronto post of the Jewish War Veterans of Canada, recently presented a "Righteous Gentile" award at Shaarei Tfillah Synagogue here to Tibor Almasy, 74. Almasy, a former Hungarian.military officer, was ordered in 1945 to execute the 360 Jews located on his army base. He saved them by herding them into a large barrack and placing a sign on the door reading "Attention: Typhoid Fever." ADL DIRECTOR ALBANY. N.Y. (JTA) The Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith has named Michael Winograd as director' of its new upstate New York office here. The office has been moved from Tarrytown. PROFESSOR ELECTED JERUSALEM (JTA) Yoash Vaadia, professor of botany, has been elected vice-president and directorgeneral of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem by the board of governors. Vaadia, 56, succeeds Prof. Pinhas Zusman.
PERSONALS I want to thank my family and friend for all their good wishes during my recent hospitalization. Mrs. Michael Cohen A sincere thank you to all our dear friends for the cards and gifts sent during Haroltf s recent hospitalization. A special thanks to Rabbi and Jean'ette NadofF. Beverly Franklin ARTZA:
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SERVICES: Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emil Berkovits will conduct the services. Friday: 6 p.m. Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Kiddush will follow services. Mincha-Ma'ariv, 4:40 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Weekdays: 6:65 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. LUNCH AND LEARN The Lunch and Learn Series with the rabbi will continue on Dec. 3 at noon in the synagogue.
SERVICES: Pridiqr: Kabbalat Shabbat, 4:45 p.m. Late family service, 8 p.m. The Memorial Plaques that have been placed on the Memorial Boards during the past year will be dedicated. The name of Ruben Epstein was omitted from last week's listing of plaques. Saturday: Morning service, 8:46 a.m. Class with the rabbi, 4 p.m. Mincha, 4:46 p.m., followed by Shalosh S'eudos, Ma-ariv and Havdalah. Sunday: Morning Minyanaire service, 9 a.m. "The service is followed by breakfast and "Exploring Jewish Ideas" with the rabbi. Weekdays: 7 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. BARMITZVAH Phillip Andrew Mulnick, son of Justin and Sheri Mulnick , will become a Bar Mitzvah at Shabbat morning services, Nov. 28. Grandparents are Leona and Abe Klotz. A kiddush luncheon will follow the service. SISTERHOOD The monthly meeting of the Sisterhood Board of Directors will be held Dec. 1, 9:30 a.m. in the social hall.
Lincoln B'nai Jeshurun SERVICES: Friday:8 p.m. Sue Schreiber will conduct the worship service. BOARD MEETING The Board of Trustees will meet on Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m.
Lincoln TIfereth Israel SERVICES: Friday: 8 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. A kiddush will follow services in honor of the 85th birthday of Dorothy Evnen. Mondays and Thursdays: 7:15 a.m.
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SERVICES: Rabbi Howard Zyskind conducts services in the Capehart Chapel every Friday at 8 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat follows the service.
Blumkin Home SERVICES: Friday:7 p.m. Daily and Saturday: The residents and staff of the Rose Blumkin Home invite the families, volunteers and friends of the residents to attend services in the Herbert Goldsten Chapel. Kiddush follows services on Shabbat.
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Parashat VaYeze Andent immigrants to Israel We sometimes think, nat- was bom and probably died SERVICES: urally enough, that the Peo- in Babylonia. Only his stirFriday: 8:16 p.m. Rabbi Stephan Barack ple of Israel was bom in the ring, arresting poems and Cantor Harold Fire- land of Israel and produced reached Israel, and thus bestone will officiate. The all of its great religio- came part of our treasure of Oneg Shabbat following literary masterpieces there. Israel's spirit. Not quite. Many Bible If we add to this list the the service will be sponsored by Sandy and Stuart critics of our time think that Babylonian Gemara, and Kutler in honor of the Bat our Torah (Humash, Pen- the long list of spiritual conMitzvah of their daughter, tateuch, Five Books of tributions of the Middle Moses) was actually put to- Ages, from one country Traci Lyn. gether during the period of after another in Europe, we Saturday: 11:15 a.m. the Babylonian exile and in need hardly be told that IsCLASSES Babylonia—though most of rael's religious genius operReligious school—Satur- it had been written earlier ated outside the land as well day, Nov. 27, Recess; Sun- and only assembled in as inside it. day, Nov. 28, Recess. Babylonia I would he mortified if Hebrew school—Gimmel But the Torah itself, for anyone took this to be a putand Daled, Monday, Nov. example, tells us that Mat- down of Israel, or of our on30. 4 p.m.; Aleph, Tues- tan Torah (the assembly at going efforts to strengthen day, Dec. 1, 4 p.m.; Bet, Sinai where the Ten Com- Israel and to encourage imWednesday, Dec. 2,4 p.m. mandments were given) migration to it. Confirination—Wednes- was, indeed, at Sinai— I mean only to say this: day, Dec. 2, 6:30 p.m. outside Israel. No one Just as Jacob's 20-year stay knows where the Sinai of in Mesopotamia and his reBAT MITZVAH the Ten Commandments turn to Israel with large Traci Lyn Kotler, was—but indisputably it family of teenagers and daughter of Sandy and was outside Israel. younger children did not Stuart Kutler, will become Indeed, the Midrash rea Bat Mitzvah at Shabbat marks oh this pointedly: mean a moralorium, reliservices on Friday, Nov. The Torah belongs to all giously and intellectually, 27 and Saturday, Nov. 28. mankind, for it was given in for Jacob—so too the life of American Jews ought not to no-man's-land. be lived in a spiritual desert. And look at the list of Jewish creativity and worthies who were not bom depth of immersion in Jewin Israel, but were im- ish learning were possible migrants there: Abraham, for the House of Israel in Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, many lands and many cenLeah,—and all of Jacob's turies. children, excepting BenjaAmerica's Jewry, the min, the ancestors of the largest in the world, ought, tribes that later carried more seriously than we have their names. ever done before, to rear a And Jacob's most be- generation Of knowledgealoved-of-all, Joseph, lived all ble and committed Jews. his adult life outside Israel. And Moses, the most important person in all Jewish history, never set foot in IsGfl BLOWN AWAY rael. He wasn't bora there; Cantor Firestone BY A BALLOON TODAY and he was not permitted to immigrate. Ezekiel's important ministering to Israel-in-exile took place in Babylonia. Temple Israel will present Deutero-Isaiah probably Monument Co. a Hanukkah coiicert Dec. 13 at 3 p.m., in Temple's social For Sale Frank L Ciciiilla Jr. hall. Two burial Cantor Harold Firestone 60 Years Experience will direct the Temple quarplots at With Jewish tet in traditional and popuLettering and Memorials Pleasant lar Hanukkah melodies. In addition, the program will 2211 So. 8th Hill. Call feature well-known show 341-2452 393-0692. tunes by such Jewish composers as Jerome Kern and George Gershwin. Appearing with the quarCOUNCIL BLUFFS SUBSCRIBERS tet will be accompanists If the Post Office has advised you of Joyce Mynster and Linda Oswalt, on piano and ora cfiange in your ZIP code, please chestral Kurzweil keyboard.
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Do you lose things? Are you a disorganized person—the kind who misplaces objects and spends too much time trying to find them? And too much time berating yourself for having lost whatever it is to begin with? I must confess to misplacing things from time to time but, on the whole, 1 don't think of myself as disorganized. Maybe a little scatter-brained, however, but not a worldclass scatter-brain. I have a candidate for that title. Actually, my life was threatened if I printed this story, but since I won't use names, maybe I'll be safe. And, in addition, I've told my editor who did the threatening, and he's promised to call the authorities if anything untoward should happen to me! This is the story of someone who was traveling. The journey was in two parts: the first leg was from home to the departure point for a trans-Atlantic trip. A simple question was the opening shoot to several hours of real shvitzing. The question? Do you have your plane tickets handy? That's when the fun began. The person who was asked (who shall remain nameless to protect the innocent) heard the question, then started a routine most men recognize. He began hitting himself on various parts of his body where he has pockets—you know, the shirt, the inside jacket, the back pants pockets, etc. Nothing. No panic, however, because he immediately reminded himself that, "Oh yeah, I think they're here in the suitcase. " Next came the drop to the knees (because the luggage was on the floor), the flip open and rummage through procedure. Again nothing.But still no panic. "Well," says our nameless person, "1'd belter look again, because I knpw they're here." Possibly a mis-statement, but we didn't know that at the time. The next move was to go back to the hotel room where the tickets were last seen. That was, of course, a joke. The maid had been there, the room was cleaned, not a scrap of paper • of any kind was to be found. Hotel authorities were called in, the wastebasket receptacle was searched, but all to no ' avail. Now it's starting to look like maybe a little panic would be not only acceptable, but appropriate. As a matter of fact, the entire problem was resolved easier than one might have been led to believe. Because the missing tickets were a part of a large series that had been booked at the same time, it was possible to track down the numbers which would identify them as legitimate.and to issue a duplicate set. But not before the entire drill took years off the lives of everybody involved. And a small note of interest to. follow: when the second set of tickets was made available, the culprit turned them over to a travel companion for safekeeping, along with his passport, and vowed he didn't want to be responsible. The nicest part of such a horror stpry is the old "all's well that ends well" part. It did end well, the traveler went on his way with a minimum of tsk-tsking and a generous supply of good humor. But my dears, I have to tell you it was a small nightmare until it was over. Me? I only lose car keys or pieces of paper—nothing of such monumental importance as plane tickets!
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First meeting set for journalism club The Jewish Press Joiunialism club will conduct its organizational meeting Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. in the Jewish Press office. Designed for high school students, grades 9-12, the club offers involvement opportunities in many skills associated with newspaper work, said Morris Maline, editor-in-chief. For example, some'of the areas for .involvement are: writing, photography, computers, business, art, and office skills. In addition to practicing skills, members will have an opportunity to take field trips to various communications facilities. There is no fee to belong and no experience is necessary, Mr. Maline added. Anyone interested may attend the organizational, meeting.
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VAVS representative; a memo from National Commander Jack Litz about national appointments. Sol Mann discussed the Eagle Scout awards and requested assistance at the Friday night services at the Blumkin Home. Department Commander Iz Lewis read a letter from Congressman Hal Daub and reminded us of the Dec. 10 show at the VA. Quartermaster Nate Marcus gave a financial report which included a report on the blintz party and a suggestion to send honors and thanks to our volunteer servers and donors.
Soviet Jewry Jerusalem There is a change in the mid-week time of "Hello Jerusalem" on Cox Cable Channel 7, from Wednesdays at 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The program will continue, as usual, on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m.
Operetta roles Lance Polikov will appear as Tommy Tucker and Grumio, the toy maker's assistant, in the Victor Herbert operetta "Babes in Toyland" at the Norton theater. The show opens Nov. 27 and runs through Dec. 20, with performances Thursday-Sunday. Lance is the eight-year-old son of. Sheila and Marvin Polikiv.
By Bonnie Pawloski and Ruth Potash This week the Omaha Committee for Soviet Jewry suggests Omahans write to Efim Azvolinsky who, with his wife, Zana, son, Constantin, daughter, Inna Dubnik and her family, Grenady and Michael, has been try-.. ing to emigrate since 1982. They wish to be reunited with Efim's parents and brother but have been refused four times. . Write to them at: 3d Proezd Aeroporta 11/8, Moscow 125167, RSFSR, USSR. INAUGURATED PHILADELPHIA (JTA) — Dr. Arthur Green of Germantown, Pa., was inaugurated president of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College here.
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Well, it's over! What I am referring to ia the 1987 Nebraska-Oklahoma game, and me, being a sports fanatic, I could think of nothing more relevant for this column than the game. The results of this game have been known to you for almost a week now, but you might find it interesting to know who the winner would be according to some of the people I interviewed prior to the game. Also, since this is a Jewish newspaper, I did research to see if any Jews have excelled in either college or pro football. Most students I talked to thought Nebraska would'win the game; however, Andy Bessinger thought the Sooners would triumph and Andy even gave a point spread, saying Nebraska would lose by "only" 15 points. For the most part, though, almost everyone thought Nebraska would win. Sherri Zucker thought the Big Red Machine would win by 10-14 points and others said Nebraska would.win by anywhere from one-10 points. Derek Altman said Nebraska would win "because we have a good team." Derek also stated that he wasn't normally a very strong Nebraska rooter but he was going to cheer for them this time. Beth Bailen cheered for the Huskers "because they play for Nebraska." She also thought Nebraska would win, saying that "Nebraska was the better team." I personally thought Nebraska would win the game, especially because Okla- homa lost their starting quarterback and full-back, For all of you secoiid-guessers, my prediction of the final score was: Nebraska 24, Oklahoma 17. My research revealed that many Jews have played football, both college and pro, but two stand out more than others. They are Elmer Greenberg, who played college ball, and Sid Luckman, whq was a professional. Elmer Greenberg was an all-time great player for the Comhuskers. He played guard and lettered all four years at Nebraska, 19271930. He even made all-conference in 1930. One of the most famous pro football players of all times was a man by the name of Sid Luckman. A quarterback for the Chicago Bears in the 1930's and 40's, he set a playoff record with five touchdown passes. It's no wonder that he was elected to the Football Hall of Fame when he retired.
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