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Omaha joins Campaign to Summit Shirley Goldstein to meet President Shirley Goldstein, co-chairman, Omaha's Soviet Jewry Committee, has been invited to meet with President Ronald Reagan today. She is one of several national Soviet Jewry activists who have been invited to meet with the President on the eve of the Reagan/Gorbacfaev simunit in Washington. Nearly 60 adults and students representing the Omaha Jewish community will leave Sunday morning to participate in the m9bilization demonstration in Washington. Jews and non-Jews from across the nation are planning to attend and demonstrate in behalf of human rights. Estimates of attendees range from 100,000 to 200,000. The Campaign to the Summit will include a variety of activities involving not only the demonstration march, but a host of speakers, entertainers, and governmental meetings. Students scheduled to represent the Jewish commimity of Omaha are as follows: Debbie Barack, AUison Kutler, Rachael Goldberg, Jamie Zacharia, Jennifer Rubin, Rachael Skolnick, Renee Mitchell, Joshua Parilman, Noah Pollak. Stndents and adults planning to attend the hnman rights demonstration in Washington on Sunday met at the Jewish Also, Elana Rod, Adam Rod, Rebecca Goldstein, Deb Community Center earlier this week for a tmefing. Most are seen in this group of photos. Goldstein, Scott Muskin, Danny Fellman, John Fellman, Rikki Epstein, Jonathan Heinberg, Vadim Krasovitsky, Stacey Riekes, Susan Gurwitch, David Schwalb, Reggie Rennard and Michael Levine. Adults planning to attend are: Barbara Frohman, LaVonne Ciutis, Morris Maline, Kimberly A. Carrico, Carol Kaplan, Warner Frohman, Leonard Goldstein, Donald Goldstein, Anne Goldstein, Howard Wenger, Helen Wenger. Also, Jeff Newman, Patricia Newman, Steven Rod, Fran Rod, Robert Eisenberg, Oliver Pollak, Gary Parilman, Rabbi Stephan Barack, Renee Barack, Emmy Krasovitsky. Also, Ally Milder, Jodi Epstein, Robert Birt, Betsy Newman, Stanley Mitchell, Ruth Potash, Janet Gurwitch, Sol Parsow, Gloria Kaslow, Cantor Leo Fettman, Annette Fettman. Speakers include: Natan Scharansky, Ida Nudel, Vladimir Slepak, losif Mendelevich, Elie Wiesel, Vice President George. Bush, Senator Robert Dole, and Mrs. Helen Jackson. Entertainers mclude: Pearl Bailey, Paul Simon and Mary Travers. • • According to the National Jewish Community Relations Advisory Council, representatives from Canada, Israel, Mexico, Great Britain, Holland, France, and other countries will join with Americans in the demonstration for human rights.

"Iam housing coordinator for 'The Mobilization' " Editor's Note: Gail Handleman, a former Jewish Press intern, is now in Waahing^n and, in this column, she reports on her participation hi "The Mobilization." By Gail Handleman One day I'm stuffing envelopes, wearing Levis and becoming the Xerox queen of the Religious Action Center (RAC) while looking for a full-time job. (My housemate is the fundraising director for the RAC, an organization that pursues religious liberty for the American Jewish community.) The next day I have a desk, a phone, a computer and a title—I am Housing Coordinator for "The Mobilization." It is indeed the mobilization of modem-day Jewish history. Tens of thousands of Jews from across the country are gathering in Washington to show their support for Soviet Jewry the day before the Reagan-Gorbachev Summit. The message of "Freedom Sunday" is to let Gorbachev know that although the American people welcome the fact that Jewish Prisoners of Conscience have been released recently, that emigration has to grow and permission to live freely as Jews in Israel or countries of their choice must be granted. . The caliber of the speaking list is incredible. Elie Weisel, Natan Sharansky, Ida Nudel, Vice President George Bush and Senator Bob Dole (R-Kans.) just to name a few. The phone rings with requests from congressional offices who want their representatives to participate. Lest we not forget either, it's an election year and the Jewish vote is an important one. Although, none of the presidential candiE" Bs has been asked to participate in the program, (Dole scause he's a Senator) the phones havebeen ringing with

speaking requests and candidates will be seated in a spe- in my life. With less than four weeks to plan the logistics of the march, there is no time for lingering decisions. One cial section. Jews and politicians certainly aren't the only people par- extra day for a decision could mean no media phone lines ticipating. I took a call today from a Chinese organization until after the march. Am 1 loving this? It's been a long time since I've felt this which is marching and wanted to know where they should meet on the Ellipse. Also, many interfaith groups are kind of adrenalin about a cause that I really believe in. Politmarching and Bishop William Keeler, the representative ical campaigns that I have been involved in have never been from the National Conference of Catholic Bishops is also this exhilarating. Natan Sharansky was in the office the other day. The speaking. excitement of meeting him was highlighted by an eerie set How did I become involved? I often ask myself the same question when five phone of circumstances. The phones really do ring non-stop, and lines are ringing off the hook emd my title of housing coor- for the 10 minutes he was in the Summit office, there was dinator has been expanded to include such responsibilities a tremendous lull. I think it put the march more into peras receptionist, lunch coordinator, heUom researcher (the spective for the volunteers and staff people who are pourCanadian ddegatioo needed helium for their balloons), com- ing their hearts into making this mobilization the ultimate puter specialist (which I surelv am not), congressional statement to Gorbachev. Sharansky said we had thought of everything but wanted volunteer liaison and, if anyone from Omaha wants to find me the day of the mobilization, I will be coordinating infor- to know if anyone had arranged the weather for the day. mation volunteers on the Ellipse. Housing coordinator? He said that we should know who to be talking to about That has turned out to be only a small part of what I do the weather. So, if our Summit office is as well organized as Sharansky at the special Mobilization office that has been established. Just for the record, as housing coordinator, I am respon- says, and federations across the country are mobilizing as sible for arranging home hospitality and synagogue floor- effectively as they seem to be, and if 900 buses can be space for out-of-town visitors as well as keeping tabs on parked, and if all the other details, and, oh yes, if the weather holds out, success is more than evident. The Jewmore than 2,000 reservesd hotel rooms in the city. If I sound like a jack-of-all-trades, you haven't met my ish people will be making their statement. If anyone needs information, call the Summit Hotline boss, Barbara, who is responsible for the overall coordination of the march. She has more energy in her 6'2" frame 202-483-5200 any time and ask for the housing coordinathan Manut Bol has when he's shooting for the BuUets. tor. The office will be manned during the rally weekend for I have never worked in such a chaotic and exciting place out-of-town visitors needing information.

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Kevee Kirshenbaum, president of One Hour Photo, has announced the purchase of Hour Long Photo, 5010 South 108th Street. He said this is the fifth photo-processing facility now under the operation of One Hour Photo.

Whose cooking? "She's the cook," says Ajon Farber, but Mollie Debnan says "He's the cook." To find outwho is doing whose cooking, one will have to attend the spaghetti dinner and allmale fashion show fundraiser sponsored by Temple Israel's Youth Group, Sunday at 6 p.m., at Temple Israel. Reservations may be made by calling Temple Israel.

Egypt distancing itself Paris newspaper reports Arab countries, was reported by Sheffi Gabai, Arab affairs correspondent of the Israeli daily Maariv, who quoted the Paris weekly's report. The weekly also quoted Jordanian Foreign Minister Taher Al-Masri as saying that the Arab summit decision permitting member countries to renew relations with Egypt is designed to cut Egypt off from the Camp David accords with Israel.

By Hugh Orgel TEL AVIV (JTA) - The Egyptian Foreign Ministry has secretly instructed its embassies around the world not to invite Israeli diplomats in various countries to festive Egyptian events, according to Al-Mustaqbal, a Paris-based, Arab-language weekly. The development, which comes in the aftermath of Egypt's resumption of diplomatic relations with nine

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JFLE Fall Conference, 9 a.m. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 Art Opening Patron Party, 8 p.m. UTTO Havadalah Social, Grade 2 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 Red Cross Babysitting Class, 1 p.m. Mamaloshen Society, 2 p.m. Art Opening General Reception, 2 p.m. Book Fair Lecture, 7;30 p.m.. . Jr. B'nai B'rith Bowling League, 1:30 p.m.,,Cougar Lanes OTYG Dinner, 5;30 p.m.. Temple Israel MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 . YES, 10 a.m. NCJW Executive Board, 12:30 p.m. C of JL Lecture, 7:30 p.m. Betti El Ritual Committee, 7:30 p.m., Betfi El TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 Old Timers, 10 a.m. I Mom's Day Out, noon p Beth Israel Sisterhood, Regular Meeting, noon, Beth Israel Beth El Women League, Regular Meeting, 12:30 p.m., Beth El " Temple Israel Sisterhood Luncheon, 12:30 p.m., N Temple Israel Federation Challenge for Leadership, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9 Bool( Fair Luncheon, noon Hebrew High, 7:30 p.m. Israeli Dance Class, 7:30 p.m. B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers, noon, Howard Johnson's B & P Dinner Fundraising Event, 5:30 p.m. Jewish Studies, 7:30 p.m., Beth Israel Temple Israel Board, 7:30 p.m.. Temple Israel THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 Young Leadership Awards Meeting, 10 a.m. Mom's Day Out, noon Henry Monsky General Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Cornhusker General Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Music Committee, 7:30 p.m. Walk-In Drop-in, 10:30 a.m., Beth El Beth Israel Sisterhood Regular Meeting, 12:30 p.m., Beth Israel

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Omaha Steaks International has entered into an agreement with Long Life Development Co. of Taipei to sell Nebraska steak products to restaurants, hotels and other outlets in Taiwan. Marilyn Pred, public relations director of Omaha Steaks, said the agreement marks Omaha Steaks' first ventiire into Taiwan. The announcement was made at a banquet last week in Taipei attended by over 650 people including Nebraska Secretary of State Allen Beermann, representing the state, J. Ronald Frump, director of sales and marketing, and Vic Japour, national account sales, representing Omaha Steaks.

A combination family reunion and birthday celebration was held in Omaha Nov. 19-23 in honor of the 85th birthday of Charles Fellman. Out-of-town guests included the Fellmans' son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Jane Fellman of Pasadena, Calif.; Mr. Fellman's brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry Fellman of Boston and 6r. and Mrs. Abe Fellman of Rancho Bernardo, Calif.; Dr. and Mrs. David Fellmen of Madison, Wise; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fellman of Dallas, Tex.; and Mr. Fellman's sister, Sarah, and her husband, Mark Henoch, of Escondido, Calif. Also present for the celebration were Dr. and Mrs. Arnold Fellman of Detroit, Mich, and David Fellman of Rochester, Miim.

By Bonnie Pawloski and Ruth Potash This week the Omaha Committee for Soviet Jewry suggests that Omahans write to Yuri and Isabella Bendersky, a refusenik couple who live in the Ukraine where anti-Semitism has always been a problem. Yuri first applied for permission to emigrate in 1978 but was turned down after a year on the grounds of his army service. Friends have noted that he completed his tour of duty more than 10 years before. The Benderskys may be reached at: Stakhaurskogo 24/19, Vinnitsa, Ukrainian SSR, USSR.

Parties Omaha Chabad-Lubavitch has announced two party/programs for December. A pr«-Haimukah party for young adults will take place Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Chabad House at 640 South 124th Avenue. Reservations may be made by calling Shani Katzman at 330-7400. On Dec. 21 at 3:30 p.m., a Hannukah program for children from K12 will take place at the Jewish Community Center. Reservations may be made by calling Mrs. Katzman. "•^nT"

V± ESTHER NEMER Graveside services were held on Nov. 29 at Golden Hill Cemetery for former Omahan Esther Nemer, who died Nov. 23 in Los Angeles, CaUf. Survivors: sister, Marion (Mrs. Elmer) Gross of Omaha; brother, Joe Bliunenthal of Lynwood, Wash.

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To make reservations call Mildred Feidman, 496-3879. in the evening or Helen SchwarU, 333-7750. TEMPLE SISTERHOOD A special event for Temple Israel Sisterhood Donors and their nonTemple member guests will be held at Temple, noon, on Dec. 8. Donors should bring a sack lunch. The afternoon's activity will be "bonus bingo" for which prizes will be awarded. Donor chairmen are Joie Simon and Hermene Zweiback; "bonus bingo" chairmen are Phyllis Glazer and Judi Goldstein. Sitter service will be provided. Reservations for the afternoon and for sitter service must be made with the Temple office, 556-6536, by Dec. 4.

Carol Bloch, presidentelect of the Board of Directors of Planned Parenthood of Omaha<k>undl Bhifb, atr tended the Planned Parenthood Federation of America's annual meeting, Nov. 19-22 in Boston. Rabbi Isaac Nadoff is one of 250 rabbis from 13 countries who have sponsmed a major work of Jewish law, in memory of the late Halachic authority Rabbi Moses Feinstein, who died last year. Their names are listed in the latest volume of the Otzar Hapoekim encycl(q>edia of Jewish legal decisions.

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Correction Susie Silver, Book Fair Community Lectiu-e chairman, was incorrectly identified as Susie Silverman in last week's issue of the Jewish Press. Joyce Cohen is the reception chairman.

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BREADBREAKERS Dr. Orville Menard, professor of political science at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, will speak to B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers at the weekly luncheon, noon, Dec. 9, at the Howard Johnson Motor Lod^. Dr. Menard's topic will be the history of Omaha. The luncheon is open to the community; reservations are not necessary. NA'AMAT USA Shoshanna Chapter of NA'AMAT USA will hold a Hanukkah auction party Dec. 13,7 p.m., at the home of Mildred and Walter Feidman, 14522 Webster Circle. There will be a gift auction for which members are asked to bring a wrapped gift worthy of being auctioned.

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'usannah Heschel to speak at Book Fair luncheon By Joanie JacobaoD Fedention pnblic relations director Susannah Heschel, author and daughter of modem Jewish philosophy Abraham Joshua Heschel, will speak at the Women's Community Luncheon on Dec. 9, noon, at the Omaha Jewish Community Center. "The annual Book Fair luncheon involves every Susannah Heschel Jewish women's organization in Omaha," explained Sheryl Lee, luncheon chairman. "It's a day to enjoy a relaxing lunch with friends, learn from an inspiring Jewish author and leisurely browse among the many Book Fair items. "Since all the women's organizations help sponsor this affair, I hope everyone will attend and bring guests. It's a wonderful way to support the community and have a delightful afternoon." Ms. Heschel will discuss "Judaism and the Modem Jewish Woman" at the Dec. 9 event. She has lectured extensively on feminism and Judaism both in this country and in Israel. "She's an excellent speaker ... very interesting . .. and Susannah's presentation was positively warm and sincere,'| writes a reviewer from the Jewish Community Center in Wilmington, Delaware. "Ms. Heschel was a charming guest and well-received by her audience," was the comment from Temple Emanuel in Palm Beach, Florida. "She fielded the questionand-answer period with conviction, tact and great warmth. Her intelligence and her humility endeared hel- to the audience."

Currently completing her dissertation as a doctoral candidate in the department of religious studies at the University of Pennsylvania, Ms. Heschel has taught courses on religion and women at Pennsylvania for the past several years. "Being a feminist doesn't mean being less traditional or less involved in Judaism," Ms. Heschel explains. "I feel a very strong commitment to traditional Judaism but, at the same time, I want some changes made that are important. "In the future, when a woman looks to Judaism, she should not see only a reflection of the experiences of Jewish men," she continued. "Men exist as subjects in Judaism while women exist as 'other.' We want entry as equal partners in the life of the Jewish community." MS. Heschel maintains that books still use male terms for God, the congregation is often defined in male terms, and abnost all the prayers, poetry and other literature remain the works of men. "Not only do women not shape and control their own lives," she added, but our most basic understandings of human nature are drawn primarily from men's experiences. Women enter into discussions in Judaism's law codes only as they affect men's lives." Her first book. On Being a Jewish Feminist: A Reader, was published by Schocken Books. Ms. Heschel holds a master's degree in theology and church history from Harvard Divinity School and a BA in religion from Trinity College. She was recently appointed co-chair of the Commission on Women's Equality of the American Jewish Congress in Philadelphia. The cost of the luncheon is $5 and reservations are required by 9 a.m., Monday, Dec. 7. Those wishing to attend should call 334-8200.

Budapest mayor vows never to forget By Yitzhak Rabi NEW YORK (JTA) Budapest Mayor Pal Ivany vowed here "never to forget" the 600,000 Hungarian Jews who were killed in the Holocaust. Addressing more than 750 guests at a fundraising dinner sponsored by the Emanuel Foundation for Hungarian Culture at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, the mayor said that the Hungarian government is planning to erect "a special monument" in Budapest in memory of the Hungarian Jews who perished at the hands of the Nazis. The deputy prime minister of Hungary, Jozsef Mar jai, was also present at the dinner, but he did not address the audience. The Emanuel Foundation

WASHINGTON (JTA)National Council of Jewish Women presented a number was established here last of awards this week at its year to assist Hungarian four-day Washington InstiJewry, and was neimed in tute. Honored were Sen. honor of the Hungarian- Lowell Weicker (R-Conn.); born father of actor Tony Gov. Bill Clinton of ArCurtis, who served as chair- kansas and his wife, Hillary man of the dinner. The foun- Rodham Clinton; Faith dation plans to restore syn- Evans, president of the Reagogues and other religious ligious Coalition for Aborbuildings that were part of tion Rights; Ralph Neas, exthe vibrant Jewish life in ecutive director of the Hungary prior to World Leadership Conference on War II. Presently there are Civil Rights; Rep. Howard 100,000 Jews in Hungary, Wolpe (D-Mich.); and Sister the largest Jewish commu- Rose Thering, associate nity in Eastern Europe out- professor of education at Seside the Soviet Union. ton Hall University.

By Joanie Jacobapn Federation public relations director Wolf Blitzer, Washington Bureau Chief of The Jerusalem Post, will have just covered the Reagan-Gorbachev Summit meeting when he addresses the annual Pacesetter Dinner of the Jewish Federation of Omaha Men's Campaign. The dinner will be held at the Highland Country Club on Dec. 14 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Marshall Kushner is dinner chairman. Along with his reflections on this historical event, Mr. Blitzer will share his impressions on American-Israeli relations. "The number one problem is security," commented Mr. Blitzer in a recent telephone interview. "And basically what I. want to share are my thoughts on the whole peace processâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;where is it going 10 years after Sadat's trip to Jerusalem? Is there going to be another Egypt? Will Jordan, for example, get involved in serious direct negotiations with Israel and where do American-Israeli relations stand as we head into a Presidential election year in the United States? "At the same time, there are going to be new elections in Israel next year, in November of '88, so there's a lot going on and a lot to think about. How will the recent flurry on Wall Street affect financial aid to Israelâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not just from American Jews but from the American government as well?" The Pacesetter dinner committee has also asked Mr. Blitzer to comment on where the money goes in Israel and the current Jewish situation in Washington.

"I've been to Omaha before," said Mr. Blitzer, "and I'm looking forward to speaking to the Pacesetter Division. I like the Midwest. Even though it was a very cold day the last time I was in Omaha, I remember the people were lovely and very nice."

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Ally Milder a candidate Ally Milder has formally announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination to the United States Congress from the second district of Nebraska. An interview is planned for next week's paper.

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in his successful bid for the Austrian presidency last year, resigned as secretary general of the conservative Peoples Party. His departure came amid a storm of protests over an antiSemitic remark attributed to him in an interview published in the French news magazine L'Ezpress. According to the interview, reported by the Austrian media, Graff said, "So long as it is not proven that (Waldheim) strangled six Jews with his own hands, no problem." He was commenting on the expected findings of a six-member in' teraational commission of historians funded by the Austrian government, which is examining charges by the World Jewish Congress (WJC) that Waldheim was involved in war crimes, including the deportation of Greek Jews, when he served as a Nazi intelligence officer in the Balkans during World War II.

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Preparing for Passover As of this writing, there is snow on the ground and Thanksgiving leftovers are just about gone. This means that Passover is just around the corner. Well, at least this is the meaning for the staff of the Jewish Press. The theme has been selected and preparations are under way to develop an exciting and interesting presentation. This issue will be dedicated to the celebration of Israel's 40th birthday-a salute to the Jewish homeland, her people, progress, and meaning. To accompUsh our objective and to provide intense mterest on the part of our readership, we have taken an unusual step to provide the major editorial content for our issue We have commissioned Alan Potash, former assistant cultural arts director at the Jewish Community Center, to utilize his talents as a writer/photographer for the Passover issue. . And importantly, he will utilize Israel herself as the setting for a series of photo articles. This series will focus on Omaha area connections in Israel and hopefully will develop into pictorial spreads on your friends and relatives who are living or studying in Israel. ; . . Alan will be residing in Jerusalem so we anticipate that most of his material will stem from contacts he is aware of within easy traveling distance of his residence. We hope that this early announcement in these columns will motivate Our readership to relay Nebraska Connections directly to Alan so that he might include your friend or relative in his presentation. He suggests that names, addresses and telephone numbers be sent to him at 202/1 Ha Machtarot, Talpiot Mizrach Jerusalem, Israel. Or, if you care to send the information directly to the Jewish Press, you may, and we will happily relay your comments to him. This type of information must reach him before Jan. 1, 1988, so don't procrastinate. Put pen and paper together now and get the information out to him, or to us. When Passover makes its early appearance, you may have' the opportunity of seeing and reading about someone you hold dear-and we would get great pleasure out of helping to make this holiday connection.

Book Fair offers 'couch potato' items The Jewish Book Fair Book Sale is expanding its offerings this year, and "couch potatoes" now have an opportunity to participate. For the first time, video cassettes of Jewish interest will be available on such subjects as cooking, symbols, Israel and holidays, including one featuring personalities Ed Asner and Theodore Bikel. "There is even a series called 'Shalom Sesame' by the Children's Television Workshop," said Edyt^e Wolf, Federation librarian. This five-cassette collection features the characters of "Sesame Street" and includes tapes on "The land of Israel, Tel Aviv, Kibbutz, the People of Israel and Jerusalem." Mrs. Wolf added that the videos are only one component of the Book Sale, Omaha's largest selection of books of Jewish interest

ranging from early childhood to adults. Book titles include: Baseball Fe^ ver, The Carp in the Bath Tub, Checklial lor a Bar Mitzvah. CookingiKosher the natural Way. The Dangerous Dreidle Ride. Dear Ann Landers. December Secrets. Elijah's Violin and Other Jewish Fairy Talee, Encyclopedia of Jewish Concepts. Farfel the Cat that Left Kgypt, A First Book of Jewish Holidays. The Golden Cup, Golden Vid dish Favorites. Great Works of Jewish Fantasy and Occult, The Great Jewish Quiz Book, Guide for the Jewish Homemaker, Hanukkah Pop-Up. How to Avoid the Evil Eye. Ima on the Bima. It's Not the Jewish Christmas, The Jewish Traveler. Let's Do a Mitzvah. My Dictionary, My Hundred Children, and The Teenage Survival Book,

Mrs. Wolf explained that other items for Hanukkah gift-giving will also be available including a variety of educational and recreational toys, games and puzzles. The Book Sale takes place through Dec. 20 at the Jewish Community Center in celebration of National Jewish Book Month. The hours are: Sundays, Dec. 6,13 and 20,11 a,m.-5 p.m.; MondayFriday, Dec. 7-11 and 14-18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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The tragic death in New York of Lisa Steinberg, the 6year-old victim of apparent child-beating, has wrung the hearts of all of us. It has made us aware of how urgent is the need to strengthen the capacities of social service agencies and the poUce to contain this growing family violence before it destroys more innocent lives. But there is one aspect of this tragedy that needs to be set straight before it gets out of hand. It was reported that Lisa was born of Catholic parents and had "a Jewish upbringing." Lisa indeed was bom of a Catholic mother. The notion, however, that she had a "Jewish upbringing" is nothing less than scandalous. The beatings and abuse that this poor, lovely child suffered at the hands of her adoptive parents, who were bom Jewish, violates every basic teaching of Judaism about children. Anyone who knows anything about the Jewish religion and real Jewish family life knows that every child is sacred and central in Judaism. The child in Jewish tradition is the highest of human treasures. What her parents inflicted On Lisa was savage, not Jewish. Equally, the battering of the woman in Lisa's household, Hedda Nussbaum, abuses every Jewish teaching and feeling about the honored place of a wife in the strong Jewish family tradition. "Husbands must honor their wives more than themselves," the Talmud declares. Beyond that, this is not a Catholic-Jewish issue. It is a terrible human tragedy. And all of us should be doing everything we can together to try to prevent Lisa Steinbergs and Hedda Nussbaums, of whatever religions and races, from ever happening again.

The Jewish Federation of Omaha has approved a $2,612,838 budget for 1988. Main components of the budget are $1,037,500 for the United Jewish Appeal, and $1,304,443 for local needs. The budget also includes $16,650 for national and overseas agencies, and $41,679 for the Friedel Jewish Academy, as well as funding for various reserves. Amounts allocated for local agencies and other Federation affiliates are as follows: Federation, $310,137 Jewish Community Center,$280,606 Bureau of Jewish Education, $181,614 Bureau for the Aging, $123,961 Jewish Family Service, $108,906 Library, $93,726 Community Relations Committee, $67,780 Foundation, $43,025 Jewish Press, $41,396 Vaad Hakashrut, $7,893 Funds for 1988 came from $2,090,000 realized in the 1987 Campaign plus earnings from endowments, investments and a prior year surplus. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Dec. 6-8—United Jewish Appeal National Campaign Cabinet—Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C. Dec. 6-8—Conference for Women with Husbands in Outreach, sponsored by the Association for Jewish Outreach Professionals of the Avi Chai foundation—Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel, Baltimore. Dec. 6-10-31st World Zionist Congress-Jemsalem. Dec. 15—National tribute dinner for the 10th anniversary of the Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies at Tel Aviv University and its director. Major General (res.) Aharon Yariv—New York Hilton. Dec. 24-Jan. 3—"Winter YeshivaCation '88," Torah study for women—at Machon Chana, Women's Institute for the Study of Judaism, Brooklyn, N.Y.

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David Halbridge, 7, displays one of the books his greatgrandfather bought him at the Omaha Jewish Book Fair Sale which is going on now through Dec. 20 at the Jewish Community Center. Pictured with David are his greatgrandfather, I. W. Rosenblatt, a resident of the Rose Bhmikin Jewish Home; his father, Neil, and his mother, Lynda Schmidman Halbridge. The Halbridge family was visiting from Irvine, Calif. Mrs. Halbridge is the daughter of Bette Rosenblatt Schmidman and Leon Schmidman, both of Omaha.

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IVIenorah photos Rabbi Mendel Katzman, director of the Chabad Center in Omaha, shows a photographic chronicle of the public Hanukkah Menorah celebrations sponsored by Chabad-Lubavttch around the world. Photos taken in Omaha occupy two of the pages. Rabbi Katzman has donated the book, ,.. And There Was Light to the Federation Library.

The Jewish Press reaerveB the right to edit letters tor reaBOB of length or content. ^ To the Editor: ^ Our trip to Israel was a dream come true. Cantor Berkovits' group of 20 (young, middle-aged and older) was quite a unique groi)p. We bad our own celebrities—Frieda Krizelman, a comedian and quite a performer; Bob and Bobby Epstein, who so courageously climbed Masada. Even my husband had a chance to show his hidden talent, conversing in Russian with a comedian at a night club. Our trip encompassed the present, the past and the future—a future awesome and unlimited; a future for our children and future generations. From the ashes of our loved ones and the debris of a tortured past, Israel has risen. We should be most proud of Israel's accomplishments and never, never let her down. j^ We thank each and every one of you for caring and shar- jM ing and making this trip such a memorable one. ^" The M. Saks

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viilo^ffl^ashem a deeply moving finale 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 photo-journalists to produce the following report. This is the third of three parts. By Bert Lewis The days following began to telescope into each other, but they included a treat for anyone with a deep interest in archaeology. We attended a seminar in an amazing underground cavern named Zedekaya Cave, where we heard a fascinating talk by an expert whose name escapes me. This was followed by a tour of archaeological sites with still another expert. Admittedly, by that time some of us were hearing from seldomused leg muscles, but we still scaled hundreds of stone steps and heard of events which occurred on the very places we stood, centuries ago. The mind, as well as the muscles, was stretched. As if such a day might not have been easily finished at that point, we climbed back onto the bus to visit a settlement on the West Bank. This too was an extraordinary event, We found that although we had hitherto unshakable ideas about property rights, there was much to hear. Again we were hosted by residents—three of us were taken to the home of a sixty-ish couple who were both native-bom Americans but who had been there for 16 years. In fact, the husband, an engineer, had been one of the people who originally helped lay out the territory. They held very strong views on their right to be there. They claimed that much of the land had never been in the hands of Arabs, had never been cleared, so why should it be returned to somebody who never had it in the first place? We had a good discussion (not heated, but warmed) and finished by discovering our host had some long-ago cotmection with an old-time Omahan. It was another example of how small the world really is: sitting in a home on the West Bank and learning about a mutual acquaintance in Omaha, Nebraska. The next day was filled with Masada and the Dead Sea visit. For a Jew to be taken to Masada and her the proud history of courageous ancestors, to be shown the markings of this fortress, the evidence of water storage systems, palaces, to hear the facts of this place which stands as a tribute to Jewish existence.... these are some of the reasons a Jew visits Israel. Nothing describes it. It must be experienced. One

must stand 1400 feet above the Dead Sea shoreline and breathe in what happened in 73 C.E. when 960 men, women and children tried to defend Masada against the Roman tenth legion. If it were a deliberate effort to go as far as possible from Masada, the destination would be the Dead Sea. Nearly 1300 feet below sea level, it is the world's lowest point. And it isn't a "sea"—it's a lake with no natural outlet. Water entering from the Jordan and other streams can leave only by evaporation, and as the books say, "These waters bring in almost seven million tons of water mixed with sulphurous and nitrous matter. This water, unable to escape and subjected to tremendous heat, evaporates. The result is huge deposits of remaining salt. The salt content of the Dead Sea is ten times that of sea water." The water is thought to have curative powers, but never having tested for myself, I have no comment. The trip is, however, a must. So are the other places I will not go into detail about here. The boat trip across the Sea of Galilee, for example. On a sunlit, beautiful day it's a treat for the senses. And, of course, the well known St. Peters fish is for lunch, as much a requirement as the boat ride. But there are other matter^ w&ch better deserve detailed description. 1 don't count the trip to the Knesset as one needing a lot of coverage. Certainly it's of great interest and everyone should see the beautiful building; most assuredly it would be a shame to miss the magnificent Chagall tapestries hung there. But when the Knesset isn't in session, it takes at least second place for many visitors. I must state here that Ikept track of this trip by maintaining a journal of.our daily events. I had hoped to be able to refer to my notes when summing up the entire experience for this article. The last page in my journal reads, "Tuesday, Military Cemetery. Yad Vashem." And on that last Tuesday I was imable to put down a single word. It was such an emotional day, a day when tears came too easily. It seemed inappropriate to even try to record anything. I'll try now to piece it together. To begin, we were taken to Mount Herzl to pay tribute to the Fallen Soldiers at the Military Cemetery. The site itself is very beautifully landscaped, almost park-like. Flowers, shrubs, trees, everything an expert in horticulture could possibly do to create serene beauty. Each grave is marked with the name, the battle where the soldier fell and, standing out in bold numbers, the age. Remember, this is a military cemetery. The tears want to come as I recall the extreme

Yiddish, Israel gain at UNESCO conference Israel resolutions that had and Israel, and was supportbeen introduced by. the ed by Poland and other Eastern bloc countries. It Arab states. The 158-member General was prepared and drafted Conference is UNESCO's by Sam Hoffenberg, the perequivalent of the General manent representative of Assembly of the United B'nai B'rith to UNESCO, where B'nai B'rith has the Nations. The resolution on Yiddish status of a non-governmencalled for the preservation tal organization. The resolution cites the of the language and its cultural heritage and asked the "outstanding role and the director general to tap great and unique value of extra-budgetary sources for the Yiddish language and the project. It was formally • culture, which constitute a submitted by West Germa- cultural heritage that is ny, Holland, Luxembourg threatened with oblivion after being doomed to annihilation." Specifically, the director general was asked to "encourage the translation of (Yiddish) masterpieces of literature and poetry, especially from the period of the Shoah (Holocaust), to enThe Btore for all your last courage and subsidize the publication of a dictionary minute shopping needs... of the Yiddish language, a from breakfast to a nightcap. language formerly spoken by 10 million men and womOpen 6 ajn. 'til 1 a.m. en, and to organize a meeting of experts to put 7 days a week forward suggestions regardincludfaig holidays ing the conservation and spread of the linguistic and 144th & Pacific gOth&Centar 108th & Center literpry heritage and to con• Omaha, NE Omaha, NE Omaha, NE • tribute to the training of 333408S 3934262 397-2414, (Yiddish) experts."

By Edwin Eytan PARIS (JTA)-The General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) paid a singular tribute to the Yid* dish language and culture at its 24th biennial session here. The traditionally antiIsrael world body also elected Israel to two important committees—for the first time in the organization's stormy history—and deferred two virtually anti-

youth of most of them-17,18, 20, 24. On and on and on. And although none of us knew even one of them, each had to feel a connection, a loss, as though a family member. It was a place to promote private thought, prayer perhaps, a realization of what life in this tiny country is like. And for some, how short it might be. From the cemetery we were taken to Yad ' Vashem. Who doesn't know that this place is dedicated to the millions of Jews who perished in the Holocaust. Everyone knows, but to be aware and to actually visit are two different matters. Upon our arrival; we were led into an auditorium where we were addressed by Eli Datin, a Holocaust historian. He was an eloquent speaker and had much to say on bis subject. As if to lend extra drama to his words, it just so happened that day, Nov. 10, was the 39th anniversary of Kristalnacht. He described in infinite detail the details of that infamous date, delivering a powerful message. Next we assembled in the cavernous museum where the names of each of the 21 target concentration camps is inscribed on the mosaic floor. We were told that beneath the floor rest the last ashes salvaged from the camp ovens. There was a special Yiskor service and rather than comment on my feelings, I'd like to quote from some of the responsive reading. "We are gathered together in the presence of a million loved ones; our fathers, our mothers, our babies, now still." "Tears stain our cheeks, our hearts break with grief, so little is left—a lock of hair, a shoe, a prayer." "More than one enemy has risen against u?, but a power Divine and Almighty sustains us." And more ... "My heart is my witness, I have taken an oath to remember it all." "Hear 0 Israel, for my people I swear; to confront evil, to work and pray for peace, to respond to human need, to cherish life."

"In memory of those who perished, in honor of those yet unborn. Whenever liberty or life is threatened, Give us the strength to right the wrong." "Forever on our lips shall t>e the words; For Jerusalem's sake 1 will not be silent. For Jerusalem's sake 1 will not be still." Every Yiskor service wrenches the soul, of course, and nobody can measure the depth of a human's feelings, but I cannot imagine any service more moving. One last stop before leaving Yad Vashem. A silent, eerie walk through a darkened hall named Yad Layaled, which was dedicated to the million-and-a-half children who perished in the Holocaust. Only the sound of a recorded voice was heard, reading name after name after name of each child known to have been lost. To remember the scene is to weep. Perhaps it isn't fair to finish this "diary" of the UJA Fall Study Mission on such a' note. Maybe it's entirely appropriate, who knows? 'The whole trip was highly informative, educational, interesting, emotional— generally speaking, one of the best experiences I can remember. I have a better understanding of what I'm really doing when I give my dollars to UJA. I've always known about the portion that remains here in my community, but I feel much better about that which goes to Israel. And I would like to say to those who criticize the percentage of their contributions being sent away, "You ought to go and see for yourself where those dollars are going, what they tu'e doing, and how important they are. Your money supports humanitarian and social services for Jews throughout the world. In Israel, your money helps absorb, educate and settle new immigrants, build villages and farms in rural areas, support new programs for disadvantaged youth, promote the revitalization of distressed neighborhoods and care for the aged. How can you possibly resent supporting such needs?"

Torch Relay, Dec. 13 The Third Annual Hanukkah Torch Relay, sponsored by the Omaha Jewish Community Center and the Omaha Conunittee for Soviet Jewry, will take place Dec'. 13. The event is free and open to the public. According to Shirley Goldstein, chairman of the Omaha Committee for Soviet Jewry, the Hanukkah Torch Relay is a symbol of solidarity with the millions of Soviet Jews who are being denied the right to practice their religion or the right to leave. Hanukkah is the Jewish holiday celebrating religious freedom. Runners will meet at the Omaha Jewish Community Center, 333 South 132 Street at 9:15 a.m. and be transported to Beth El Synagogue, 49th and Famam Streets, where the run will begin. Torch bearers will start at 10 a.m., following a 10-mile course taking them to Beth Israel Synagogue,

52nd and Charles, and Temple Israel, 69th and Cass Streets, before finishing at the Jewish Community Center. The' Torch Relay is not a race; par: ticipants may choose whatever distance they would like and a van will follow to pick up people along the way. Closing ceremonies will begin at the Jewish Community Center and will include remarks by area residents who participated in Washington, D.C. march activities surroundin'g the Summit during the week prior to the Torch Relay. Teens from the Washington trip will light a menorah. Cantor Leo Fettman will lead songs following the candlelighting. Those wishing to sign up for souvenir Tshirts, at $12 each, should contact Chuck Arnold, 334-8200.

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Lincoln 'B'nai Jeshurun SERVICES: Friday: 8 p.m. Rabbi Deborah PipeMazo will conduct the worship service. The Oneg Shabbat will be hosted by Lois and Joe Eisenberg. Saturday: Adult Hebrew class, 9:30 a.m. Adult. B'nai Mitzvah class, 10 a.m.

Lincoln Tifereth Israel SERVICES: Friday: 8 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays: 7:15 a.m.

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.

Offutt Air Base SERVICES: Rabbi Howard Zyskind conducts services in the Capehart Chapel every Friday at 8 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat follows the service.

PERSONALS I want to thank my family and friends for their gifts, flowers, cards and donations during my recent surgery. It was greatly appreciated. Mrs. Nathan Kaplan (Pearl) The Family of Jz Ilcmstein thanksyou for your kind expressions of sympathy with your cards, donations, flowers and warm friendships. We are strengthened in this difficult time because of the many who loved and respected him.

V sparks i!r©im Tk® W©ird By Rabbi Myer S. Kripke Sabbath Candlellghting for Friday, Dec. 4, 4;37 p.m.

Beth El Synagogue 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: 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. LUNCH AND LEARN The Lunch and Leftm Series with the rabbi will continue on Dec. 12 at noon in the synagogue. SHABBAT DINNER The monthly Shabbat dinner will be held on Dec. 11 following services. Reservations may be made with Toby Kagan. LATKE PARTY Men's Club will have a Hanukkah Latke party following morning services on Dec. 13. GIFT SHOP The Gift Shop will be open on Sundays, Dec. 6 and 13, 10 a.m.-noon; daily, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. LATKE LUNCH A Latke Lunch will be served following Shabbat monring services on Dec. 19. Make reservations with Susan Paley by Dec. 15.

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 car pools may call Scott Kotzen, 402-553-3334.

The Two R's-Reading and Rating: Opening the Door on the Highly Selective Admissions Committee .ittle of the subjective nature of the selective college admissions committee rating and reviewing systems stands at public knowledge. This presentation offers he audience the opportunity to read and rate an actual application to a highly selective college, using rating system employed successfully by institutions 0 which your best students vie for admission. Comparisons will be made between three candidates nd their reflective ratings, culminating in a vole which restrict the committee (the audience) to one offer of admission. In addition, the presentation speaks to special considerations: athletic ability, ethnicity, legacy, development office Interests, ability to pay, public and private secondary school origin. A Lecture/Workshop given by: Robert H. Thornton, Director of Admissions at New College of the University of South Florida Open Free to the Public 7:30 p.m. Thunday, DtctmburlO Browner/-Tif/bor School 400 North Happy Hollow Boultmrd Omaha, Nebraaka tt.S.V.P. (402) 556-3772

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SERVICES: Friday: 8:15 p.m. SERVICES: Rabbi Stephan Barack Friday: and Cantor Harold FireKabbalat Shabbat, 4:45 stone will officiate. The p.m. Oneg Shabbat following Late family service, 8 the service will be spon- p.m. sored by the Temple SisThe service and the pulterhood. pit message will be dediSaturday: 11:15 a.m. cated to Jewish Book CLASSES Month. Religious school—SaturThe Oneg Shabbat folday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.; Sun- lowing the service is sponday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. sored by Sisterhood. Hebrew school—Gimmel Saturday: and Dated, Monday, Dec. Morning service, 8:45 7, 4 p.m.; Aleph, Tuesday, a.m. Dec. 8, 4 p.m.; Bet, WedThe D'var Torah will be nesday, Dec. 9, 4 p.m. prsented by Alan BOARD MEETING Shulewitz. The Board of Trustees Class with the rabbi, 4 will meet on Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. p.m. The Executive ComMincha, 4:45 p.m., folmittee will convene at 6 lowed by Shalosh S'eudos, p.m. Ma-ariv and Havdalah. HANUKKAH YOUTH SERVICES CONCERT The kindergartenAt 3 p.m. on Dec. 13, second grade "Little PeoCantor Firestone will di- ple's Service," led by rect the Temple Israel Shirley Goodman, will be quartet in a Hanukkah held on Dec. 5, 10 a.m., in concert consisting of tradi- the kindergarten room. tional and popular HanukUTTO students, thirdkah melodies. They will be eighth grades, will meet in accompanied by Joyce the Goldstein Chapel at 10 Mynster and Linda Os- a.m. for a Youth Service walt. under the direction of Alvin Ross. A lunch sponsored by Sisterhood will be served to all Junior Congregants following their services. Sunday: Morning Minyanaire Sixteen Jewish high school students will partici- service, 9 a.m. pate in the Bible Quiz con- 1 The service is followed test sponsored by Corn- by breakfast and "Explorhusker Lodge of B'nai ing Jewish Ideas" with the rabbi. B'rith. Stuart Oberman has Weekdays: 7 a.m. and 4:45 joined the group of contest- p.m. ants who will be competing 7TH & 8TH GRADERS in the Bible Quiz. Seventh and eighth The contest, which is part graders will meet on.Dec. of Jewish Book Month, will 6, 2:30 p.m., at the Oscar take place Dec. 13, 2 p.m.; in Raceway, 130th and Arthe theater of the Jewish bor, for an afternoon of Community Center. The slotcar racing. Supper at quiz questions are based on Beth Israel will. follow the Books of Exodus and with participants the guests of the synagogue. Ruth. David Siegel and Myron Transportation from the Kaplan, co-presidents of the Oscar Raceway to the synLodge, will serve as masters agogue will be provided. of ceremonies; judges will be Dani and Leon Shrago are Rabbis Stephan Barack, in charge of the afterPaul Drazen and Isaac noon's activities, which Nadoff. Gloria Kaslow will will end at 6 p.m. be the quiz master, Robert SISTERHOOD A. Hurwitz the timekeeper, The monthly Sisterhood and Lois Epstein the score- luncheon meeting will be keeper. held Dec. 8, 12:30 p.m. The program is free and Afternoon activities will open to the community. include games, songs and Hanukkah cheer. The gift Thanlotoyou... shop will be open for Hanukkah shopping. . it works... ANNIVERSARY forALLOFUS Sisterhood will sponsor a special Oneg Shabbat on Dec. 11, following the family service, in honor of the UHMdWku 25th wedding anniversary of Cantor and Annette Fettman. BOARD MEETING The Board of CommisMonument Co. sioners will meet on Dec. 9. Fraak L Clelilla Jr. 7:30 p.m. in the social hall.

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^« Parashat VaVishlah Jacob, Laban, and Rashi One of the first passages facing the slaughter of the of commentary on Torah by Crusaders, did submit to the brilliant Rashi that 1 baptism. It required heroic ever learned was his play on effort for the Jews of words on Jacob's message Raahi's time to maintain to Esau, which opens our their Jewishness which Sidrah. "1 sojourned with sojourning with the "LaLaban," Jacob says, "but 1 bans" of their time. But lived by Torah 613 com- they managed to do so. Need we point up our own mandments nonetheless." "Garti" (I sojourned) uses problem? We live in a counthe same four letters which, try where a thousand subtle in different order, spell and not so subtle pressiu-es work on us all the time, from "taryag," the "613." In all my years in the pul- our early childhood through pit I never used that com- adulthood. In America the ment as the basis for ser- pressure is "to succeed," to monic treatment. I simply earn and live the "dolce thought it to be too well- vita." Against the Ameriknown, therefore too trite. can environment and all its But the field of interest it charms, who can hold up as opens up is another matter. more desirable the "taryag" It demands treatment, of Jewish mitzvot? And yet that is what we again and again and again. Rashi was certainly aware are called upon.to do, to that it was anachronistic to maintain a personal and say that Jacob lived by all community life that is the laws of Torah—which recognizably Jewish, imhad not yet been offered to mersed in Jewish learning Israel. But the point he was and Jewish culture, and making ought not to be bound culturally and relipassed by lightly and care- giously with Jews the world over. lessly. Rashi lived in the 11th The evidence for the century, in towns on both American Jewish commusides of the Rhine, in what nity is not yet all in. There now are French and German is an obvious weakening of cities. He earned his living, Jewish loyalty for some, an we are told, as a tender of obvious strengthening of vines, a wine-maker. Jewish loyalty for others. We cannot permit this But his academies of learning attracted students 4000-year-old culture battle from near-by and distant to be lost in our generation, lands; and his influence was after so much devotion and the shedding of so much simply incalculable. It would have been easy sacrificial blood. We must for the small Jewish com- remember that we live with munities of the Rhineland to Laban, and that so much, so fade into the European pic- very much depends on ture by adopting Catholi- where we focus our attencism. Indeed some Jews, tion.

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PARSOW'S AT REGENCY . . . YOUR HANUKKAH STORE Sol S. Parsow

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Great Books And Unique Cards Open 10-8 Weekdays, 10-6 Saturday 12-5 Sundays - Free Gift Wrap Regency Court 392-2877

Wonderful Hanukkah Gifting

for Every Sweet Tooth Chocolate Greeting Cards Chocolate Novelties Blum's Candies

• Hanukkah Celt Chocolate Golf Balls Godiva Chocolates

(Bkim's candles are certified Kosher)

We can mail your gift orders anywhere. Phone orders gladly accepted.

120 Regency Court

397-0516

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Travel Services Corporation Takes pleasure in wishing you a Happy Hanukkah. Visit us in

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Suite 250 Regency Court 120 Regency Parkway Omaha, Nebraska 68114 (402) 397-3939

125 First National Center 16th and Dodge Omalia, Nebraska 68102 (402) 342-6600

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Hanukkah: A miracle remembered By Naomi Arbit ICarrrtglit IM7. JrwiMjt Tfltrmphic Aitmry. ItcJ

Hanukkah, the eight-day Festival of Lights, is a farilily riebration of love and tradition. To commemorate an istoric struggle for freedom, Jewish families around the rorld light one new candle on the "Chanukiah" each eveing during the holiday, this year beginning Dec. 15. On lie eighth day, the entire menorah glows. Here are dinner recipes for the first Jay of Hanukl(ah that re delicious apd perhaps a bit healthier than some, but raditional enough to please everyone. Hanukkah Baked Beef Brisket 5 pound brisket of beef, well trinuned of excess fat -3 cloves garlic, minced \ large onions, sliced \ ribs celery cup catsup cup beer Place beef in roaster, fat side up. Place garlic, onions, and selery on top and pour catsup over all. Pour 1/4 cup water

15'/fX 10(^ixl-inch jelly-roll pan; set aside. Coarsely grate potatoes by hand or using a food processor into a bowl of cold water; set aside. In a medium bowl combine egg whites, onion, flour and pepper. Drain potatoes in a colander; place in a towel and squeeze dry. Stir potaltoes into egg mixture. Shape into eight 4-inch patties; place in prepared pan. Brush tops with safflower oil. Bake, turning every 10 minutes until both sides are golden brown—about 30 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve with unsweetened applesauce or plain low-fat yogurt.

in bottom of pan. Roast in a 350-degree oven, uncovered, basting several times, until well browned. Add 1 cup beer to pan and cover; reduce heat to 300 degrees and cook for 2 hours more or until tender. Remove meat from gravy; put aside vegetables, and cool. Strain gravy and chill until fat rises and solidifies. Remove layer of fat. Place gravy and vegetables in a blender and blend until smooth. , \ When brisket is cold, slice across the grain in mediumthin slices. Before serving, reheat in the gravy. Note: Prepare brisket at least one day before serving. Low-cholesterol Latkes

Applesauce 8 medium cooking apples, peeled, cored, cut up 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon lemon juice Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat. Cover and simmer 8-10 minutes or until apples are tender. Mash apples slightly or strain, if desired.

2/3 cup safflower oil 5 medium potatoes, peeled 4 egg whites 1/2 cup onion, minced 1/4 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Pour safflower oil into a

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%ncehU^e Hanukkah Greetings MEDITERRANEAN FOODS 3025 So. 83rd St.

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HOLIDAY PRESENCE Hanukkah is a time to remember the special people in your life. And you'll find the perfect gifts this holiday season at Crossroads Mall. It's a new mall...and a new Hanukkah! Visit our food court and new stores. You'll find a wide selection of merchandise, and for the person who is just too hard to buy for, Crossroads gift certificates are the perfect gift for everyone. There are 40 merchants for all of your Hanukkah shopping. Visit us soon for all your holiday gift giving needs.

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NUTCRACKER DECEMBER 11,12 & 13,1987

ORPHEUM THEATRE OMAHA BALLET Robert Vickrey, Artistic Director All New Set Designs by Thorn I. Peterson New Staging & Choreography by Robert Vickrey & Robin Welch Sponsored by Commercial Federal Savings and Loan Association Party Costumes Courtesy of Ibsen Costume Gallery Call the Box Office

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To all of our friends, from Sheppard's Business Interiors, wishing you a most joyous Hanukkah.

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SENSATIONAL YARN! So you can knit, weave, spin and crochet your own great fashions. Exceptional yams of the highest quality. Luxurious, natural fibers in splendid colors. Pure wools, cottons, silks and linen blends. Alpaca angora cashmere, mohair and more. Even fleeces, fibers, looms and spinning wheels. So you can create with great pizzazz!

THE YARN STUDIO

On SOth street • 1/2 bkKk North or Underwood esi N. SOth St • 553-0833

You've Asked — Now We Have "Gourmet Delights"

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Homemade — Fresh Daily • Pies • Soups • Sandwiches • Cookie -• Bit)wnies • Homemade Ice Cream Breahfasl Rolls and Coffee & "Gourmet Delights too • Old Fashioned Soda Fountain and so much more

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330-0812

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Shopping Made Simple by Crdblree & Evelyn With one phoni' call, you can solve all your Holiday gift pmbicms We'll send a basket of fragrant soaps and toiletries to Aunt Tillie; a collection of jams. C(K)kies and texs to Uncle Al. and a basket of herbs and spices to Sister Sue Yuu.namc the price range and the pixxlucts and we'll do the ivst. Shopping made simple by Crjbtae & Evelyn Callus at 402-397-1166. 171 Weatmlnater Mall Weatroadi Shopping Center

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IF ONLY ALL PERSONAL AND BUSINESS GIFTS WERE SO TASTEFUL

There's not a tastier way to spread a little holiday cheer than with a T.J. Cinnamons* Gift Tin. Each tin is festively decorated, and packed with our delicious handmade, fresh-baked OriginaJ Gourmet Cinnamon Rolls' . Call today and order enough for all of your family, friends, clients and business people.

T.J. Cinnamons® Bakery There's so much to like. Ainailcin Plaza

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493-5666

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Gilleria Collsetlon 14SttiW. Center Rd. 33(M)616

701 GaMn fld^ South (NexttoSHOPKO) 2922711

Store Hours: Mon-Sat 6:30 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Sun 6:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

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Your Complete Dance and Exercise Outfitter

All of the services you 'd expect from a travel agency... and a fewyou wouldn't

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1623 Farnam Street American Charter Building

397-6900

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We'll do your mailing! Forget those long lines at the post office!

They^'^ Shoppe UNCOUS Rathbone Village 32nd G Soulh.4a9 1791

OMAHA CounUyside Village 87lh & Pacifrc.399-8580

PARTY PATCH "The moat Entertaining Store in Omaha"

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Happy Hanukkah from Village Toymaker

KRUGS FINE APPAREL FOR MEN & BOYS

Take a visit to yesterday for unique and wonderful gift ideas for people of all ages.

We'll wrap it up for the occasion and send it on its way.

Mon.-Sat. 9-5:30 Thurs. til 8 Sun. 12-4 Pacific at 87th . '^'iiiiJul'^:^i^;,i^.i:3m

Countryside Village Padfic at 87th • 391-1171

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Paper Sopplies for every celebrating occasion Printing ^ Gifts - Helium Balloons Wrap - Cards • Stickers

8726 Countryside Plaza Countryside Village Open Mon.-Sat. 9:30-5:30 •393-3825

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Jewelers since 1894 • 72nd & Cus • Omaha

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Holiday Hours starting December 7 Weekdays till 7:30 Saturday till 5:30 Sunday 12-4 p.m.

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Look Your Best at that Holiday Party Full selection of one-of-d-kind special occasion dresses NW Corner, 132nd & Center

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2515 SO. 133RD PLAZA OMAHA, NE 68144 (402) 330*2514

SEApOod COMPANY 133rd & W. Center 333-7032

2416 FARNAM STREET OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68131. (402) 34&-2884

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By Suaan Drazen Director, Bureau of Jewish Education A variety of options is open to teenagers wishing to spend a summer iii Israel. There are tours sponsored by national organizations as well as a tour organized in Omaha. Artza: The Omaha Teen Tour to Israel, is a three-week trip designed to give a taste of Israel to members of Omaha's'teenage Jewish community. The cost of Artza is $2,000 including airfare. A substantial scholarship fund from the Jewish Federation of Omaha and a variety of endowment funds administered by the Federation Foundation are being made available to participants. Contact Sara Jaffe at the Jewish Community Center, 334-8200, Ext. 272, for additional information on the program and scholarships. For students who wish to participate in a six-week tour, there are a variety of pro> grams sponsored by national organizations. Each tour includes visits to archaeological sites as well as places of national and historical significance. Modem Israeli institutions will be studied first-hand, and students will spend time as guests of Israel families and on kibbutzim. Hiking, swimming and other athletic activities add to the experience. Each of these programs will allow participants to meet other students from throughout the United States and Canada. These programs range in cost from $2,200 to $2,600 plus airfare to New York. Sub-

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stantial scholarships are available through local synagogues and the Bureau of Jewish Education. For scholarship information, contact Susan Drazen at 334-8200, Ext. 246. The six-week programs are; Ramah Community Pilgrimage—This program is sponsored by the National Ramah Commission of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. For information contact Linda Mann, 393-7110. 1988 NFTY Israel Academy-This program is sponsored by Reform Judaism's National Federation of Temple Youth. For information contact Rabbi Stephan Barack or Ann Kibel Schwartz at Temple Israd, 556-6536. NCSY Israel Summer Seminar—The youth movement of Orthodox Jewry, the National Council of Synagogue Youthi sponsors ISS. For information contact Cantor Leo Fettman at Beth Israel Synagogue, 566-6288. Ramah Camp Seminar and USY Israel Pilgrimage—These programs are sponsored by the Conservative movement for former Ramah campers and members of United Synagogue Youth. For information contact Rabbi Paul Drazen at Beth El Synagogue, 553-3221. BBYO Israel Summer Institute—The B'nai B'rith Youth Organization sponsors a full tour of Israel. For information contact Carol Kaplan, BBYO director, 334-8200.

Contributions help increase Omaha's scholarship fund ple should take a hard look at the need for By Lynda Frank Three contributions have followed the an- scholarship funds for camp and college, but nouncement of the need for scholarships in particular now with the tax savings adpublicized last May in a Jewish Press arti- vantage of making the gift in 1987. The cle by Joanie Jacobson, Federation public 1988 income tax rates are scheduled to be relations director. As a result, the Living- reduced, whereas there are inherent advanston Scholarships Fund was established tages in taking charitable contribution last July with a pledge of $10,000 for 1988 deductions in 1987." Unlike other scholarship funds, where from the Livingston Foundation. The Omaha Jewish Community College Scholarship only the.income can be used, the Livingston Fund was created by two contributions of Scholarship Fund and the Omaha Jewish $5,000, one from an anonymous source Community College Scholarship Fund allow donating $1,000 a year for five years and the principle also to be diverse. However, designations have been made on usage of a lump sum from Pennie Z. Davis. As a member of the Jewish Foundation the funds. According to Jerold Rosen, enBoard, Mr. Davis said he was aware of the dowment director of the Foundation of the underfinancing of scholarship funds. He Jewish Federation of Omaha, the Livingcontributed to the college scholarship fund ston contribution was designated for college because "I like to contribute tp specific and Jewish summer camp scholarships and needs," he said. "It's important to know educational trips to Israel for high school where the money goes." Mr. Davis and the students. The other two contributions were anonymous donor both said they hoped specifically made for college scholarships. their contributions "would inspire others to Funds will be allocated as grants. "I appreciate their generosity," Susan follow." Murray Newman, chairman of the Board Drazen, director of the Bureau of Jewish of Trustees of the Foundation of the Jew- Education, said of the contributions. "We ish Federation of Omaha, stressed, even would like to help as many kids as possible, with this new money, "There is still a need. from preschool through college. I don't anThe scholarship program has more requests ticipate this (the additional funds) will cover than funds available." He also said, "Peo- everything, but we can help more kids."

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Mihyah j During the week of Dec. 613, more than 600 students of the Friedel Jewish Academy, Temple Israel Religious School and the United Talmud Torah of Omaha will participate in a coordinated tzedakah campaign. Operation Mihyah. The word Mihyah comes from the Hebrew root"chai," meaning life. Mihyah means support, and Operation Mihyah will try to support life. Monies collected through Operartion Mihyah will go to the Jewish Family Service and the Omaha Area Food Bank. Operation Mihyah is a project of the Nebraska Council of Jewish Educators, the Bureau of Jewish Education, the Friedel Academy, Temple Israel Religious School and the United Talmud Torah of Omaha.

NEW YORK (JTA) Students of Daf Yomi, the international folio-a-day Talmud-study program of Agudath Israel, have completed the thickest volume of the Talmud, Bava Basra, which deals with many issues, including laws covering partnerships, property claims, sales and inheritance rights. Thousands of Jewq have joined in the program, a seven-year cycle to complete the entire Talmud.

asked that the support sysBy Gil Sedan JERUSALEM (JTA) - tems, on which he has surA debate on mercy killing vived for the past four developed this week in Is- months, be switched off. This is the first case of eurael, due to the request of a paralyzed multiple sclerosis thanasia to be brought bepatient to put an end to his fore an IsraeU court. Chief Sephardi Rabbi life. The patient, Gideon Na- Mordechai Eliahu already kash, 53, of Beersheba, is joined health ministry offihospitalized at the Kaplan cials and medical associaHospital in Rehovot, suffer- tion leaders in their opposiing from constant pain. Us- tion to' mercy killing. He ing a system of eye signals said Jewish halacha banned he appealed to his wife, terminating a human beings Dina, to let him die. The life for whatever reason. wife and his daughter, Zila, "Even for a man who is sufappealed this week to the fering, it is better to suffer High Court of Justice, and live than to die," Eliahu which ordered doctors and told the army radio. "There health officials to show is not a Jewish doctor whose cause within 10 days why hand would not tremble they refuse to allow Nakash when he holds a needle to into die according to his ject a drug that would cause wishes. Nakash's family a person's death," he said.

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By Mark Joffe MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (JTA) - Former prisoner of Zion Ida Nudel thanked American Jews for helping to win her freedom and pleaded with them to be vigilant in their fight on behalf of Soviet Jewry, particularly in light of new antiSemitism inside the USSR. "An anti-Semitic mood is developing very quickly in ithe Soviet Union," said Nudel, pointing to the rise of a chauvinistic hooligan group called , Pamyat. "Please be very careful. Don't lose the opportunity to plead on behalf of Soviet Jewry," she urged more than 3,000 people Saturday night attending the 56th General Assembly of the Council of Jewish Federations here. Nudel spoke to the convention via a satellite video hookup from Jerusalem, where the once-exiled human rights activist arrived last month after waiting 16 years to emigrate. CJF delegates appeared spellbound when the larger-thanlife, sweetly smihng countenance of Nudel appeared on huge video screens. One could see the Western Wall behind Nudel in the distance. "Shalom b'Yerushalayim" (Greetings from Jerusalem), Nudel called out to the convention guests. "Thank you for this moment, when 1 began to be a Jewish person in my own homeland." Nudel responded to questions from the convention floor, including one from keynote speaker Jeane Kirkpatrick, former U.S, ambassador to the United Nations. "It is a personal pleasure for me that you are in Israel," Kirkpatrick said. "My question is whether you have any advice on how we, as Americans, can help you as refuseniks." Nudel responded, in her halting English, by expressing her thanks to American government officials and "to every girl, every boy, to every man, to every woman" who has taken part in the struggle on behalf of "Jews and nonJews from the Soviet Union and other lands of oppression." She urged "every Jew and free people who has the free time" to participate in the massive rally in Washington for Soviet Jews on Dec. 6, the eve of Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev's visit to the United States. Kirkpatrick, in her address to the CJF crowd, observed that Nudel's release "depended not only on the permission of the Spviet Union, but on the existence of the State of Israel." The former ambassador pointed out that 45 years ago there was no State of Israel, and Jews fleeing Nazi Europe "looked for a place to go, for a country to accept them. Had thpre been a State of Israel, there would have been no Holocaust." Kirkpatrick's lengthy, at times rambling, address focused on Israel's "unceasing, relentless strugglie for survival," peace and acceptance in the world community. She reminded an audience well aware of Israel's precari• ous status in the Middle East that the governments of Iran. Iraq, Syria and Libya have all "sworn the destruction of Israel" and "affirmed the right of Israel's enemies to use all means to destroy the Zionist entity." W'hereas, in 1948 and 1967, this war took place on the battlefield, today the fight to destroy Israel has shifted to ihe halls of the United Nations, the former ambassador said. Its General Assembly, she said, has "step-by-step

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Reopens JCC By David Kantor BONN (JTA) - A multimillion dollar synagogue and Jewish community center was opened in Freiburg, in the state of BadenWuertemberg, to replace the synagogue destroyed by the Nazis 49 years ago. The new center was built on land donated by the local authorities, who, along with the state and federal governments, contributed toward its cost. No more than 300 Jews now live in the vicinity. Mayor Rolf Boehme of Freiburg recalled that 1,400 Jews had lived in the south German town before the Nazis came to power in 1933. By 1941, none were left. "What we inherited was shame and guilt," Boehme said.

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Dutch performances canceled By Henrietta Boas AMSTERDAM (JTA) A reputedly anti-Semitic play that has been the center of a raging controversy in Holland for the past two months has been withdrawn by ito sponsors. The decision was announced at a news conference here by Paul Sonke, directoi; of the Amsterdam Theatrical Academy. He said the play by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, titled "Garbage, the City and Death," will not' be performed publicly, for the time being, adding that "protests by a vociferous part of the public had condemned the play before it could have beem seen."

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tions. Esther Wax accompanied Maxine Noodell and Stan Widman, who presented a program of songs. It was a great program. Fan and Abe Rosenthal provided cake for us in honor of their 60th anniversary. A turkey lunch was served on Nov. 19. Lucy's famous dressing was served and we had all the trimmings to go with it. Al Oruch did a good job carving all the turkeys. Belinda Krug and Frank Williams did some outstanding dancing for us. NATIONAL PRESIDENT NEW YORK (JTA) Gitti Needleman was reelected national president of the Women's Branch of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America at its recent 65th anniversary convention. The branch honored author Lucy Dawidowicz as a "Woman of Achievement."

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We figure this one of our kids must have eight to 10 of those little zippered handThe Jewish Cultural Arts Council has announced the bags of ours—one for every time she had extra stuff to take appointment of Debbie Hostyk, seated, and Edith back. Rogert as co-chairmen of Israel's Independence Day. Luggage ready, the last cup of coffee consumed and then This 40tb anniversary celebration will take place on May the check. IJid you look in the closet? Yes. Did you check 14 and 15, 1988, at the Jewish Community Center. the bathroom? Yes. Is there anything in the drawers? Ohmygosh—I put some socks in there, did you get them? Expletive deleted. Open the bag (which took two of us to close) and stuff in the socks. Finally take a couple of snaps with the last of the film and let's get this show on the road. The airport was quite a scene. For a while I thought 1 was in the front lobby of the JCC. There were so-and-so taking their kid to the plane and there were the Yiffniffs with their offspring and here comes what's her name and her clan. Everybody was doing the same business. Lot's of kissing and bear-hugging and thanks-for-everything-wereally-had-fufi. And pretty soon it was over and quiet and there was more quiet walking back to the car and much to think about. 1 will say this, however, the blues don't last long when you have to go home and put things back the way they were before the invasion. The extra sheets get laundered, the incredible number of towels get washed, dried, folded, stored. What in the world did they do with all those towels?! Never mind. Let them use twice as many gezundei-heit the next time. And let the next time be soon. The very last of the leftovers made an appearance for dinner tonight and not one crumb of the goodies is within reach. If we didn't eat it, it was disposed of in some way—I don't want to see another piece of pumpkin pie for at least Susannah Israel three months! And to be honest, if I didn't eat again until of the Omaha Ballet. the day after tomorrow I probably wouldn't miss it. Human my first teacher") but she is By Lynda Mirvish nature being what it is, 1 suppose by lunchtime tomorrow. What is 95 years old and the only one of three sisters I'll have forgotten I even thought I wouldn't be hiiiigry. gets younger every year? to follow in. their "toeAnother holiday has come and gone and as soon as I'm If you said "The Nut- steps." Originally from New rested I know I'll be anxious for the next one! A-acker" ballet, you'd be York, Ms. Israel came to right. Because when the cur- Omaha four years ago to tfiin goes up on the Omaha take a position as a profesOMAHA sional dancer with the enBallet's 25th presentation PROFESSIONAL DRIVING SCHOOL..„ of the perennial holiday fa- semble of the Omaha Ballet. Learn with the Pros! , I "People often ask me vorite on Dec. 11, the auLicensed Instructors • Dual Controls dience will be treated to new what I do for a living. It's Door to Door Service including hard for them to understand sets, expanded School Grounds choreography—and a stage- that ballet is a full-time, 9ful of young, enthusiastic to-5 job," Ms. Israel explained. "The days are very talent. Mike Zahm, Owner-Operator full. We have class eveiy Among the many children day and rehearsals. And appearing in "The Nut- then there are the perforcracker," are Andrea Fried- mances.!" The Omaha Balman, Bryan Greenberg and let presents four programs Michael Lerner. The role of each year and, in addition to the Sugar Plum Fairy will performances in Omaha and be danced by Susannah Is- Lincoln, the company takes COMPLETE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR CARE rael, who alternates perfor- productions like "The NutFOR mances with two other cracker" on tour to towns in CARS • TRUCKS - BOATS dancers. outstate Nebraska and At 22, Ms. Israel con- Iowa. , PICK-UP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE This year, "The Nutsiders herself a "mature" JOHN SMITH ballerina—she has been cracker" will be performed 2419 NORTH 84TH ST. i 14021 390-27BS dancing since she was six in Central City, Norfolk, old! Both her grand- Pierce, Columbus and Lin, years mother and her mother were coln, Nebraska, and Red dancers ("my mother was Oak, Iowa.

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JCC offers Hanukkah 'camp' The Jewish Community Center will offer a Hanukkah winter camp Dec. 21-23 and 28-30,10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for children in kindergartenfourth grades. Among the activities planned are dramatics, gym activities, inusic, swimming, arts and crafts. The program is a joint effort of the Youth, Physical

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Orthodox leaders assail movie theater ruling SWAN LAKE, N.Y. (JTA) - Orthodox Jewish leaders meeting here fiercely attacked leaders of Reform Judaism for allegedly trying to undo the religious status quo in Israel and vowed to overturn a recent Jerusalem municipal court ruling allowing the opening of movie theaters there on Friday nights. The leaders and nearly 3,000 delegates attending the 65th national convention of the Agudath Israel of America also heaped scorn on world Jewish leaders who enter into dialogue with the Vatican. Rabbi Moshe Sherer, president of the Agudath Is-

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