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Work on the Great Hall in the main building of Ellia Island is onder way in preparation for the 1989 rwpeaing of the building to the pabUc. Ellis lalaad, just a few hundred yards north of liberty Island in New Yoric Hailwr, is a monument toithe great tradition of froedimi and opportunity in America. More than 17 itiillion—who came to the United States from 1892 to 1964—the largest human migrationin modem history—came through this facility. Photo by Nick CemlU.
Henry Monsky name for B'nai B'rith ^E-By^MonfaMalter I The Henry Mottaky Lodge is the name of the. new Omaha B'nai B'ritb Lodge created recently by the merger of Comhusker Lodge and Hemy Monsky Lo(ilga The name was aelected by a VBanlmoaa vote of the 16 members preaeiit at the group's meeting Monday njgltt in tbs Jewish Oommunity Center. The new lodge has an eatimated membm^ ship of 600. Selecticn of the Henry rMwsky name foUowad (tfacuasion on a number, of op-
tions'iiieiudfaiglinkagewfth Mcofky to Pl&p Klutimck. Snoa both men had Omaha tisa and served as internati<«al preaklents of B'nai B'ritb, there was support for a lodge carrying the names of both men, but the gratqp was advised by president Davki Siegel that the Klutcnick name could not be uaed because procedural rules say that' a lodge cannot be named in honor of a living individual. .However, the consensus ditwted the (rfficers to add "L«d^ of Preeidants" to the stationery of the Lodge
ae tiiot (ri^tentioB could be directed to the fact that the Omaha Lodge is proud of both of its international presidents. In other acti(m, the group voted in favor of a plan recommended by Steven Ridies to commission the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society to write a history of the first 100 years of B'nai B'rith in Omaha. Mr. Riekee suggested that a conummitywUe program could be initiated to cdebrate the occasion upon the completion of the histP«V.
By Joanie Jacobson Federation public relations director Divisions 12 and 13 of the Mr. Hill has served on the 1988 Men's Federation local level as campaign Campaign will meet jointly chairman and volunteer exon We^esday, March 23, ecutive director of the Linat the Highland Country coln Jewish Welfare FederClub for dinner and converation and currently sits on sation with Gary Hill, a the national campaign cabiUnited Jewish Appeal repnet of UJA. resentative from Lincoln, "This should be an excelNeb. lent evening," noted Steve "We wanted to do someNogg, "and we hope that evthing a little different— Zacharia' Jacobson ery man in these two diviaomething that would gensions will give us just twoerate ttcdtisment and still be and-a-half hours of his time. informative," said Richard We have a guest speaker Zachario, co«hatrman of Diwho's been presented with vision 12. Serving with Mr. more than 200 awards—loZacharia is Richard Jacobcal, state, national and son. Division 13 cointernational—and was chairman are Neal "Buzz" named one of the nation's Malaabock and Steve Nogg. 'Ten Outstanding Young "tba four of us work well Americans.' We feel forMalaohock Nogg togather," explained Mr. tunate that his schedule alZacharia, "and we have ventions, appeared on lowed him to come to conmum goals—to deliver NBC's 'Monitar' and ABC's Omaha." ^ the infcHmatioa first-band in 'Profile,' and has persmially Dr. Malashock noted that order to encourage greater helped to raise in excess of combining the two divisions participation in the Federa- $46 million for non-profit or- for a sin^ evmt otteca each tion Campaign." ganizations throughout the the opportunity to share a Mr. Hill is president of country. I feel that this com- valuable resource. "It's a Contact Center, Inc., a pri- munity can learn a lot from shame to bring in a vate, not-for-profit interna- Mr. HilL" qieakw for juat 40 or tional informatian/rafBrcal -..^Boceatly ^p^atad ape»—jpaapls wh— yoi> can cletttiiglliMM ft tfaa areas of dalconsttltanttothaCcun- your aiidlence," he coi human services, crinjnal misaioner of Sodal Security, mented. "Too few solicit justice and illiteracy. He is Mr. Hill has spent the last tions are made on a truly I also chairman of the board two years traveling all over formative basis. All of oal of Northwestern Metal the world visiting with felt that this was a mudtl Company. Jews. "I've talked to the more inspiring way of realia-l "Gary Hill has worked people we help," said Mr. ing our responsibility. Yodl with more than 2,000 hu- HilL "I saw a lot, and that's just can't do that on the' man service programs on what I talk about. What's phone." six continents and has been the bottom line? What does "A Joint Venture" will bepublished in more than 80 our money buy? What gin with cocktails at 5:30 nations," noted Mr. Jacob- about our money, our tiine p.m.; dinner aixt program, son. "H^ travels more than and our effort? What's the 6-8 p.m. For further infor100.000 miles each year and- big picture and why both- mation contact Soodra Tophas keynoted lutional con- er?" per, 334-8200, Ext. 223.
Shamir will present plan in Washington By Hugh Orgel
rd winner KETV Telrviaioa OMiMrwaman Coral Schradar (Wt) prManta a Jeff«rM>n award to Mary PaltaMa, a laadat at tha Omjidba J»»<'J< x.^>n>«»-itu .i..w-» ^ Inncheon at the \ PttnChibTaaaAay. Mira.Fallaia&ioii* ding community sarvka, waa honored fat bar oMwe than QC ^—„ v^„.„». „.^i the Jewish community of Omalia. Nomia of the wiwMni wiU be aabmitted to the American Institnta for Public Service and placed in national eompatitlon.
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TEL AVIV (JTA) - Premier Yitzhak Shamir will present his own coonterproposala to the American peace plan when he meets with Reagan admiBiatnticn vffidala fai Washington next weak. But thqr will not carry the Israeli govarametit's stamp, of approval. Shamir said Tutoaday that he will put hia ideas to the Inner Cabinet Wednesday, but will not allow a vote. The Inner Cabinet, the govonunant'a top poUcymaking body, cwosista of fiva Labor and five Likud aanior miniatars, Shamir apparaoUy tsars a vote at this time would result in stalemate, which could force him to cancel Us Washington trip. He couM hardly argue parauaaively with the Americans for lirdpoAals over which his own govwnmeni is daadlockad. But Housing Minlatar David Levy, a powerful
voice in the Hanitfactionof Likud, told Israel Radio Tuesday that he will demand a vote whep the Inner Cabinet convenes. He said there was no point in the premier going to WashingUm without a full and direct mandate from the government. Shamir's aides, nevertheless, were busy putting the finishing touchiBS on the proposals that Shamir iih tends to present in Washington as altaniatives to the American paaca plan he recaivad fitm Sacntary of SUte George ShuIU last Friday. ShulU adced that Israel give a "clear respdnse" to the plan by March 15. Shamir will be in Waahington beginning March 14 and is aehadutad to meat with Prtaident Raagan on March 16. The ShulU plan calls for a greatly accelerated 0metable for Arab-Israeli peace negotiations, to be prtoaded as early aa nait month by the openiitg of an intama-
tional conference undar United Nations auspicaa. Implicit in the plan is the principle of trading territory for peace. Shamir and his Likud faction are on record as rejecting that concept, as well aa the idea of convening an in* temational conference. It ia: not known what altama^' tivea Shamir intmida to <tf> j fer. His aides said Tuesday'^ that he wiB fssist on s l big commitmant from Raagan adminiatratkm I tha prsaent strategic c ation agrsamfnt betwacn la reel and the United I will coniUnue in force after I new administration takaa'S over in Washington i^ast^ year. Shamir wants to institutiotializa that agraemant i thatitbeoamaaai fcatura of U.S.-Israeli i tiona, regardleos of what i mialatraUon is in power I irreapective of dlffa between Israel and tfa Unitad Sutes on the j prooaas.
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Book group meets monthly Eveijrn Render Katz and Ruth S. Potash have formed Swinks, Inc., specializing in original designs handpainted on sweatsuits and sportswear for women and children. Large sizes and maternity wear will be available as well as original jewelry designs and accessories by Ms. Katz. Showings are by appointment. Dina Najman I Dina Najman is featured in the March 10-17 production of Jean Baptiste Moliere's comedy, "The Physician in Spite of Himself," at Yeshiva University's Stern College for Women in New York City. Ms. Najman, a junior at Stem College, is the daughter of Cantor Chaim and Sherry Najman. Cantor Najman, formerly cantor of Beth El Synagogue in Omaha, is cantor at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield, Mich.
bnrttlhi ) Mr. and Mrs. Seth Malin announce the Feb. 10 birth of their first child, Elisabeth Stephanie. Grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. Felix Heimberg of Lunenburg, Mass., and Samuel Malin of Brooklyn Heights, N.Y., and Hallandale, Fla., and the late Bertha Malin. Thanks tovouftworksIbrAlLOFUS
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Don Schwartz, an instructor at Peru State college, will be the facilitator at the upcoming session of the Adult Book Discussion group which meets monthly in the Jewish Community Center. Although the normal meeting date is the third Thursday of the month, this meeting will take place on Wednesday at 1 p.m., in the Adult Lounge. The book to be discussed is Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott, with emphasis on the position of Jews in England during the Crusades as well as Scott's portrayal of the Jewish characters of Isaac and Rebecca. The discussion group is open and new members are welcome to attend, said Dorothy Kaplan of the Jewish Federation Library. She pointed out also that the motion picture Ivanhoe will be shown April 21 to the group so that tlie film presentation can be compared to the novel.
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Appointed Susan Thomas of Omaha has been appointed executive director of the Midlands Chapter of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. She succeeds the late Marion Bergerson, who died last fall. Ms. Thomas had been development officer at Boys Town and Boys Town National Institute where her respoDsibilities included fund raising, coordination of special events and public relations. RECEIVES PRIZE COPENHAGEN (JTA) — Stage manager Sam Besekow received the Niels Prize for his contribiftions to Danish I theater.
NJHS publishes essays The Nebraska Jewish Historical Society recently published its newsletter and its journal "Memories of the Jewish Midwest." Included in these publicaticms were the essays of the winners and entrants in the Morris C. Fellman essay contest on "Growing Up Jewish in Nebraska," the history of the Jewish Free Loan Society, the Titanic disaster, history of the Council Bluffs synagogue and a photographic story of the Father and Son Banquets which were a part of Jewish life in Omaha from the 1920's to the ISSO's. A number of other stories and pictures are included in the publications, according to NJHS director and co-founder, Mary Fell-
Copies of both publications have been sent to all NJHS members, Jewish historical societies throughout the country, libraries and museums in Nebraska. Persons wishing copies of these two publications may obtain them by becoming members of the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society, Mrs. Fellman said. tnformation is available through the NJHS office, 334-8200, ezt. 277, or by visiting the office in the Jewish Community Center. Copies of the newsletter and the journal are on display in the Jewish Federation Library.
The College of Jewish Learning will present "Reflections on the Barbie Trial" at 7:30 p.m., on March 16 at the Jewish Community Center. Former Omahan Dr. Melvin Cohen, a political science professor at Miami University of Ohio, will discuss his experience in witnessing several sessions of Klaus Barbie's trial in Lyons, France. Barbie, known as the "butcher of Lyons," served
as the head of the Gestapo in occupied Lyons and was responsible for the torture and murder of thousands of people. He was also a traitor and paid informer for the Americans. Serge and Beate Klarsfeld were instrumental in bringing him to justice, even though many governments sought to cover up his activities. Dr. Cohen said. Dr. Cohen added, "I'll never forget the trial as long as I live. It was an unbelievable ordeal."
World Peace Center puppet program The Worid Peace Center of Lincoln has announced a program in two parts on March 20 at Unity Church, 9301 Dodge Street. At 7 p.m., "The World Grows Up," a puppet show which examines how a more peaceful world can take place, presented by Paul Meaner, 'puppeteer from Kansas City. There is a $2 charge for adults and $1 for children. At 8 p.m., artist Candace Knapp, of Houston, will present her six-piece wood sculpture, created as a gesture for peace and religious understanding. The six images represent the Hindu,
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BREADBREAKERS Sam Nasressahme will be the featured speaker at Breakbreakers on March 16. Mr. Nasressahme, who is Iranian, will speak on the current situation in Iran. Breadbreakers, which meets every Wednesday, will meet in the Atlantic Room, which is right off the main lobby at Howard Johnson's on 72iid Street. The hinchaon begins at noon and costs 15. B'NAI B'RITH WOMEN B'nai B'rith Woman will hold its annual Donor Luncheon at noon, March 17, at Qrandmothar's Restaurant, 132iid and Canter SUeet*. The coat is t6. Ceee Zorinaky, cauUdate for Coograsa, will be the guaat qiMlur. Raavfatkms may be mads by calling Rosalie Greenspan, 8911964 or Frieda Kriaalman, 891-0661. Funds raised through the Donor program go to support the B'nai B'rith Women's Childrin'a HcHiie in larael for emotkmally disturbed bogrs.
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Tu B'Shevat Seder at Temple Temple Itrael lUUgioas School atndeBta ptrtidpated in a Tu B'Shevat Seder on Feb. 7. Four cup* of gnqie Jnioe and seven Unda of fndt were served. The children Uliutrated special Haggadahs and deeonted the taUedoths with pictnrea of flowers and trees ot laraeL They alao brought can* of fmit for the Omaha Food Bank. Partidpating in the Seder are first graders, clockwiae fromupper left, Andrew Boehm, NikU Romanik, Morgan Denny, Adam Greenwald and Adam Nichols.
By Karen Diamond Vice preddent, JFS The following contains opinion. Dr. Sol Gordon, writer, lecturer, educator and authority on human aexuality and family relationships, wiU speak at the Jewish Community Center on March 15,7:30 p.m. His addi«88, "Survival Tactics for Parents and Teens; How to Handle This High Pressure World," is being sponsored by Jewish Family Services as part of its Family Life Education Series. Dr. Gordon has appeared on a number pf television shows induding the "Today Show," "Sixty Minutes" and "Phil Donahue." Among the books he has
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Garage sale set for Sunday B'nal B'rith Women of (Anaha will hold ita second annual garage sale this Sunday in the Westwood Plaza parking lot on the southwest comer of 120tb and Center Streeta from 9 a.m.6 p.m. "This is the second year for our garage sale project. It's an oppbrtunity for our members to do some q>ring f leaning and givea us the funds to help aumiort both our local programs and our Children's Home in Israel," said Sara WoUson, project chairman. Donatiaiui of dothing and oth« kouaeheld items will be aootpted up to the diO^ of the sale. For pick-up, call 334-7639. •MWOBV miniMCBmwaa
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As a youngster, I recall asking my late mother and father why they left Russia and Poland respectively to start a new life in the United States. My mother, may she rest in peace, gave the most graphic description of a reason that I, as a child, had ever heard. She said it was not uncommon or infrequent for Cossacks to ride their horses into the village, beat and kill Jews and take their possessions. In her stories, the Cossacks were always drunk with vodka and without mercy for the helpless Jews. This was the definition of pogrom that I grew up with. Now there is a new definition for me—and you—to worry about. The Union of Councils for Soviet Jews has justmade public an open letter about the so<:alled "Jewish Problem." •The letter is especially important in that it was written ^id distributed by non-Jewish Russian intellectuals and |^B|sidents. wR^e letter, according to the Union, documents the increasing anti-Semitic environment within the USSR and is written and pubUshed—at obvious risk to the authors— "out of conscience and a conviction bom of the Holocaust that if they remain silent they will become 'Assistants to a future pogrom'." Some excerpts from the letter follow: "In the existing instability, aggressive Russian nationalism—the manifestations of which are not limited to Pamyat—aspires to become a real political force and suggests its own national-socialist version of 'perestroika.' "In such a situation, Soviet Jews have reason to be apl prehensive. i.. "Thus, Orarefiev and Strokov in Vechemaya Moskva threaten the Jews with charges under Article 74 of the Criminal Code of the RSFSR: 'Breach of national and racial equality.' ... "Anti-Semitism is a hatred toward Jews who are considered to be the source and tool of all kinds of evil. This hatred is molded in vwous forms and takes various mythical and ideological cbvers. "It applies in many pseudo-rational arguments. We know the Hellenistic myth about the 'stinky Jewsrman haters.' "For centuries, the myth about the Jews as murderers of God and ministers of the devil was also illuminated in Christianity. "Inside Christianity, nearly all the ideas and slogans of religious and secular anti-Semitism were formed piece by piece. "Jewish usury, condentned by the Catholic Church, became World Jewish plutocracy and later domination by Zionist capital. ... "Anti-Zionism became a pseudonym for officially approved anti-Semitism for the first time at the end of the 40s, the time of the great fight against homeless cosmopolites who were declared agents of American imperialism. "Then the Jewish people, as a whole, took on the official image of the enemy, a target for hatred by all people, and under the threat of deportation. "We see in this case, one of the classic variations of the anti-Semitic myth: The Jews as the tools and bearers of alien influence—in this case a Western one. ... "For us, Soviet citizens of non-Jewish extraction, the alternative is fortunately not so sharp, but our silence may lead even now to our becoming assistants to a potential pogrom." Although the excerpts may appear disjointed in the above presentation, the message is clear: As world leaders seek better relations with the Soviets, we must not diminish our efforts to free Soviet Jews. Pogroms of the late 1900s no doubt differ from those of the early 1900s, but the Jews are still the innocent parties who experience the suffering.
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By Morris Maline The views of Israel's major political parties toward peace approaches with the Palestinians were spelled out Tuesday night during a debate at the Jewish Community Center. An estimated 325 attended. Representing Labor (Foreign Minister Shimon Pqres' party) was Avraham Bur^ a member of the Labor Alignment and Peres' advisor on Israel-Diaspora relations. Representing Likud (Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir's party) was Dr. Ilan Avisar, assistant professor in the department of Judaic and Near Eastern studies at Ohio State University. Dr. Avisar substituted for Dan Meridor, who was unable to attend. Dr. Avisar outlined the historical claim of the Jewish people to Israel concentrating on the late ISOOs and early 19008. He pointed to the Balfour Declaration in 1917 and the League of Nations Mandate to great Britain in 1^0 as officially sanctioning a Jewish state. Tribal wars and appeasement of the British to the
French led to the formation of ^Jordan aiid then the Uiiited Nations partition plan in 1947, he added. Dr. Avisar said the Arabs have consistently refused to live in peace with Israel preferring the status of three "no's"—no recognition, no negotiations and no peace. He said that the Arabs have exploited the Palestinians educating the new generation to hatred and rejection of the Jewish state. He accused Peres of reacting to the riots by pushing peace , a condition interpreted by the Palestinians as "a sign of weakness" and encouraging them to use the media as a battleground,' Dr. Avisar said Israel wants peace, the Arabs don't and that nothing will happen unless there are direct negotiations between the groups. "We will not cdmmit suicide," said Dr. Avisar. Mr. Burg said the need for peace is not a question of history and neither is it a black and white situation, but a more complex situation. "It goes back to the days
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when Jews settled PaketiiM and the Palestinians did not take the Jews seriously and how, in the past 20 years, we Jews have not taken the Palestinians seriously." He said that over the years conditions have improved in that fewer Arab nations "are fighting us now compared with 1948" and that the Arabs have accepted the 1967 borders "which up to now they have refused to do": Mr. Burg said that his concept of security is "wider than arms" and includes the "human factor." . He pointed out that the situation cannot continue ... there are two million who don't want me as a master... "there is a new layer of leadership among the Palestinians who control the rhythm of the riots and the lesson of the last three months is that they can do it." . Mr. Burg said that concessions and compromise will be painf\il, but "we have the power to control the process." He proposed that the peace process start with the
unilateral withdrawal of Israel from Oaza to let the inhabitants of that area solve their own problems. Dr. Avisar countered that this action would bring about a "free ride for terrorists" into Israel, and suggested that a better approach to peace would be a confsdaraUon with Jordan. Additionil comments made during the question and anawar period included the following: Bur^ Shamir is now paying a higher price... no is not a positive answer to a demanding situation. Avisar: The Palestinian problem was ci-eated because the Arabs rejected Israel ... there was no Palestinian nationalism before 1967. Burg: A mi^or failing is that the Arabs have not produced a peace movement. Avisar. This is a test case for American Jews ... they are seeing an unpleasant side, but the stakes are too high... Burg: I am a Jew first, an Israeli next and then a Zionist.
Harry Allen reports from Jerusalem By Harry Allen subsequent policies of Israel with respect to its dealings Notes on remarks of Morris Draper, American Consul in with the West Bank and Oaza. Jerusalent, recently, at Hebrew University. 3. The Israeli government is vary divided as to what There are both negatives and positives in the situation course of action it should pursue. in Israel vs. the Arabs. The negative ones first: 4. The preaent situatioo in the territoriea has been a very 1. The Syrian military build-up is very great. They have negative factor for lara^ But laraai must know.t^it has western as well as Soviet weapons systems with missiles the thbd largest foreign press corp» in th»woriil MWooad that can destroy Israeli air craft over any Israeli air space here, and that United States oppoaiUan to lethal force and from Tel Aviv north and can hit every one of Israel's air deportation is well known and long standing. bases. The positive factors: 2. There is no responsible leadership in the West Bank 1. Egypt has been weknmed back into the Arab fold withand Gaza with whom Israel can now publicly negotiate. out having to renounce its peace treaty with Israel—and Such leadership was effectively destroyed by that Rabat . despite all that haa happaMd, this treaty remalna firm. Arab Sununit of 1972 which declared the PLO was the sole 2. There are Arab states as well as prominent Palestinlegitimate representative of the Palestinian people and by ians who are quite willing to negotiate with Israel, who recognise Israel and are willing to make some accommodation with Israel. But they need some umbrella to protect them. 3. The present situation, if it continues, will virtually deHU-IMiMDIIX- I the economy of the West Bank and Gaza and respon«..ao/wt««sr'i stroy sible Arabs know this full well. On the othar hand, it haa virtually no effect on the laraeli economy. Under the bast nummtf I of drcumstances, and the beat of circumstances has navn* been reached, the West Bank and Qaia impact laraal's economy by no more than four per cant That would be under full economic davek>pn»nt of tha tacritoriaa. 4. Many Araba and Palestiniaiis recogniia in private diacussion and increaaingly in appropriate public diacuaaion as wtU that what ever happeos on the West Bank, there will have to be strong links to Isrkal aa wall as Jordan. What kind of advice ia tha Unitad Stetea offering? To the Araba: 1. You must talk directly with tha Israelia and not just with the Paaca Now group 2. You must accept whptavar deal of a compromiae nature Israel offers oo thaJihls if It will give you tha abaaoca NEW YORK (JTA) - A Orthodox aynagoguas. of the Israeli military. Tharawa no parfsct aohitions to the synagogue in Chattaoooga, Some community mem- proUam. but thara may ba aoma fair aolutlaos that can ba Ttnn., haa reacb«dulad a lec- bers, including Rabbi devaloped-a, for instuoa, a Middle East ooounoo market ture by Member of KnesMt Michael KaU of tha Ortho- arrangamant batmn laraal, the West Bank and Jordan. Abba Eban that waa origi- dox Bath Sholom Coograga3. Don't try tS forca an acroaa tha board Arab deleganally to have takan place on tion, had complalaad that tion for an intematioofl confsranca. tha aeventh night of Paaa- tha achaduUng of Eban's 4. You must atop the violanoa. over.' To tha laraaila: speech at the university on Eban will now spaak on April 7, £ha aavcnth night of 1. Oat rid of the West Bank minor govsnunant olflid^fl April 4 at tha Roundhouse Paaaover and thus a tradi- who have complkatad thinga with thair patty bureau>uraau-V of tha Univmity of THUMS- tional "yontiff," or holy cracy—oftan In oa^avwtiao of govemmtnt policy. aaa, undar tha spooaorship day, would conflict with 2. You rauat ba «Utng to oOir a deal to tha PalaaUaiana of tha Miipah Congrega- Paaaover orialmittona. and giva up any notion of ineoiporating tha araa faito Istion, a Reform synagogua. In hia lattar to ocbmunity rael pnipar or retaining full control ov«r tha area. "Parhapa now thakMdar- leaders, Kantar wrota, 3. Stop tha deport attons. and tha uas of lethal force. ahip of portioaa of tha Jaw- "With pnfvloualy trum4. IWe must oa laraali initiativea—tha status quo will ish coeaimnaity will contrib- peted divUvanaaa and var^ explode In your faoa into a mi^or war if tha drift ia alkrtrsd uU to tha spirit of 'K'lal balcowlMaMtioBoftUai*- toMotiaua. Itraal' In which Ambaa- •ua bahind ua, it la our hope For tha Unitad Stksa: aador Eban waa isvitad that ron «»ioia in maUng 1. It muat baoona man activa and ovaNoma ite haaioriginally," wrote Mispah'a Ambaaaador Eban'a vWt to tancjr bac^uaa of an alactloB yaar. lUbbi Kannath Kantar in a Chattanooga a plaaaant oaa, In gMUral, tha Unitad ^atas ramaina a firm friend iMtar to kval Jawlah laMdan rathar than a forum on how •Uy of laraal dtapite disagnaoMBte Iran Una to ttms and tha pnaUante of Chat- bast to fragmant our partkulara^ana laraal'a pnaant poUcy aa to tha tanooga a Conaarvativa and vauBtad 'papplahood.'" Mng uaad is ona of tkooa partkulars.
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Three Omaha experts in the fields of counseling, social work luid law will discuss various aspects of domestic abuse at the annual American Affairs Luncheon sponsored by National Oaundl of Jewish Women, Hadassah, B'nai B'rlth Women and ORT. Peg MiUer, MSW, is a domestic abuse counselor with Women Against Violence, a program sponsored by the YMCA. She will address current statistics on domestic abuse as well as treatment plans and issues for victims and perpetra• tors. ' Kathy Schinker, MS. is the director of domestic violence for the United Catholic Social Services and their shelter for battered women. She will discuss the role shelters provide and the needs and perspectives of women who seek their services. ' John Slowiaczek, an Omaha attorney, will make a presentation on the current legal system and legal recourse pertaining to victims of domestic abuse. According to Dr. Patricia Newman, chairman of the luncheon, "Research indicates that anywhere between two and six million women are beaten by their husbands every year. Wifebeating falls within the category of 'private violence.' Other types of private violence are rape and child abuse. Such violence is ' differentiated from public Crimea in that they have been, historically, ahameful to reveal and report. "Hierefore, nothing was done to provide servicee and support to a great many victims, perpetrators and familiee. "Another aspect of private violence is that it violates a trust between two persons who have a relationship of some sort—and It is usually the person who is the most vulnerable and least able to defend him/berself who ia victhniied by Uie vioknov The biggest tragedy ia that domeatk; abuse,
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Logo by Evelyn KaU and aggreesion and violence towards others in general. Mothers hit children, children hit peers and siblings. They learn that it is acceptable to express anger and
frustration by violating the lights of other pera<ms. "One thing we, as women's organications. can do is to educate our members on issues that conoem other women. Even if we are not victims ourselves, by our awareneas and knowledge of the isauee, we can provide assistance and aupport to other women who need our help. This may be involving ourselves in legialative acticm, donating to worthwhile programs, rWlerring a per son in need to the right source or educating others on the facts. But we can't do this without accurate information. "This panel presentation will be a start in that direction. Obviously, we cannot solve a'problem of this magnitude immediately and by
Playhouse alarm buzzes during Saturday show The House of Btue Leaves, playing at the Omaha Community Playhouse through March 27. is a ahow that you will talk about. You may not like the plot, but you'll talk about it. Called a "wildly irreverent farce" or a tragicomedy, the plhy is about an aspiring songwriter<Dave Wingart), his wife Bananas (Susan Baer Beck), who in street lingo is really "bananas." and his girl friend (Ree Davis). The main characters inter act with a Hollywood producer, his hard-of-hearing girl friend, some Nuns in town to see the Pope and an AWOL son who has an affinity toward bombs. As a matter of fact, a "bomb" exploded during the Saturday night porformance, setting off a smoke alarm, and the resulting confusion injected sonte added unplanned enjoyment into the production. At one point, actor Wingert ad llbbed,"You spent 98 million and you can't even shut it (the alarm) off." The acting in the show was top rate and some will
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SERVICES: Babbj Paul Drazen and SERVICES: Caiitor Emil Berkovits Fifday: will conduct the services. Early Kabbalat Shab- Friday: 6 p.m. bat, 6 p.m. Shabbat dinner will folSaturday: 9:30 a.m. low the service. Mondays and Thursdays: Saturday: 9:30 a.m. 7:15 a.m. Kiddush will be given in honor of Michael RosenBlumkln Home blatt by his parents, SonSERVICES: dra Topper and Ira RosenFriday: 7 p.m. blatt. Doily and Saturday: Mincha-Ma'ariv, 6:15 The residents and staff p.m. of the Rose Blumkln Sunday: 9 a.m. and 5:30 Home invite the families, p.m. volunteers and friends of Weekdays: 6:55 a.m. and the' residents to attend 5:30 p.m. services in the Herbert MEN'S CLUB Goldsten Chapel. Kiddush SHABBAT follows services on Members of Men's Club Shabbat. will participate in the Sabbath morning service on Council Bluffs March 19. B'nal Israel PASSOVER SEDER Women's League will SERVICES: First and third Friday sponsor the second seder on Saturday, April 2, foleach month, 7:30 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat fol- lowing services at 6:45 p.m. The cost is $12.50 for lows the service. B'nai Israel Synagogue adults and $6.25 for chiloffers services led by mem- dren. Checks may be sent bers of the congregation. to Judi Lerner, 1301 HollVolunteer Cantor Mandy ' ing Drive, Omaha, NE Greene leads the singing. 68144 by March 24. Everyone is invited to attend. Offutt Air Base Persons interested in car SERVICES: pools may call Scott KotRabbi Howard Zyskind zen, 402-553-3334. conducts services in the Capehart Chapel every Friday at 8 p.m. An Oneg PERSONALS Shabbat follows the I want to thank all our friends and relatives for the lovely syqipt^hy cards and contributions in memory of my sister, Elsie Wever. Bertha Kolnick.
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Beth Israel Synagogue SERVICES: Friday: Kabbalat Shabbat, 6:15 p.m. Late family service, 8 p.m. The D'var Torah will be presented by Willis Ross. An Oneg Shabbat'will follow the service, courtesy of Sisterhood. Saturday: Morning service, 8:45 a.m. * Babysitting service will be provided for parents with very young children in Room "D" by the Sisterhoood. A kiddush luncheon in honor of the 76 th birthday df Mary Smith will be given by her family. The luncheon will be given by Roger and Jeri Smith, Stuart and Judy Smith, all of Chicago; Jerry Smith of Washington, D.C. "Little People's service," 10 a.m., in the kindergarten room Will be led by Shirley Goodman. Junior Congregation, 10 a.m., in the Goldstein Chapel under the director of Sidney and Linda Dunn. Following youth services, Sisterhood will sponsor a Shabbos .lunch. Class with thp rabbi, 5:30 p.m. Mincha, 6:16 p.m., followed by Shalosh S'eudos, Ma-ariv and Havdalah. Sunday: Morning Minyanaire service, 9 a.m., followed by breakfast and "Exploring Jewish Ideas" with the rabbi. Weekdays: 7 a.m. and 6:15
Simcha40gala The Omaha Jewish community's celebration of Israel's 40th birthday will include the Simcha 40 Gala taking place May 14 «t 9 p.m., in the Jewish Community Center. According to Marda Lipsman,' chairman, the event will be a cabaret-style performance of Israeli musician-composers "Duo Reim." Committee members are Carol Nathan, Ann Belmont, Beth Leeds, Joye Wees, Rhoda Blatt and Joni Wolf.
f^ lease help us celebrate Dr. Leon Fellm^'s 80th Birdiday. Saturday morning, March 26 Beth El Synagogue Services an,d Lunch
Model Seder Lubavitcber Rabbi Mendol Katzman haa •nnmiiu^nj that be is planning a model Seder to take place at Craightoi Univenity about a week before PeseQver. Anyone interested in attending may contact him at 330-7400.
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p.m> SPAGHETTI DINNER Beth Israel will have a "Spring Spaghetti Fling" at 5 p.m. on March 20. In addition to a "heimishe spaghetti dinner," there will be entertainment to complete the evening. The dinner is $3 for adults, $2 if accompanied by your child or grandchild; SI for children five-12 and children under five are free. Dr. Paul and Susan Shyken, and Julee Katzman are in charge. CONGREGATIONAL SEDERS Beth Israel's annual Congregational Seders will be held on Friday, April 1, 6:30 p.m., and on Saturday, April 2, 7:15 p.m. The later hour for the second Seder is because of the requirement to wtut until after the conclusion of the Sabbath. Reservations may be made through the synagogue office. Reservations to the second Seder will be limited to 50 people on a first come, first served basis. «
Temple Israel SERVICES: Friday: 6:16 p.m. Rabbi Stephen Barack and Cantor Harold Firestone will officiate. The Oneg Shabbat following the service will be sponsored by Temple Sisterhood. Saturday: 11:15 a.m. CLASSES Religious school—Saturday, March 12, 9 a.m.; Sunday, March 13,10 a.m. Hebrew school—Gimmel and Daled, Monday, March 14, 4 p.m.; Aleph, Tuesday, March 16, 4 p.m.; Bet, Wednesday, March 16, 4 p.nL MEN'S CLUB Peter Hoagland, Democratic candidate for Congress, will speak at Temple Israel's Men's Club brunch on March 13. He wUl Oiecuas his political views and answers questions from the audience. Mr. Hoagland, a native Omahan, it a former State legialator and a practicing attorney. The program la open to the community. Lox and bagels will be eerved
Parashat VaYakhel-Pekude Paroshat Parah Anti-Semitism vs. morality whose religious opinions The Midrash on Pekude differ. includes an unusually sharp All of this trend of thought arises from the actheory of anti-Semitism. It has been echoed many count in our Sidrot of the times, recently by a modem construction of the Sanctuwriter of Judaism. His the- ary of the Wilderness. In sis is that anti-Semitism is connection with it, the basically a protest against: Midrash remembers how Timoralityl Judaism insists tus entered the Holy of Hothat morality, ethical coni lies in 70 CE, after smashduct, and human compas- ing the resistance of Jerusion must underlie any good salem. There he proceeded, society. And because of that the Midrash'has it, to blasinsistence Judaism and pheme, to curse God. (The Jews have earned the hatred Midrash actually says it of the nations of the world. was Hadrian, an anachroThis, of course, is quite nism, since in.iiis day the different from the usual Temple was in ruins, destereotypes of "the Jews." stroyed by Titus.) The rabbis go on to say But our writer insists that that is the real problem, that if it were possible, morality, not any of the heathens would build a standard stereotypes: These stairway to heaven and war latter are only excuses, sub- against You, LordI Bbt terfuges, not real reasons. since they can't, they turn I am by no means sure against us, as dose as they that this theory of the base can get to Youl The Midrash offers a of anti-Semitism is solid. Intriguing, yes. But it dis- parable: One who wanted to misses the natiual human destroy th6 King, attacked competition among reUg- his statue. And since it ions, nations, peoples, would have been lese classes, etc.—e.g., Chris- majeste openly to attack the tianity and Judaism^ Islam statue, siureptitiously he atand Judaism, etc., etc.—and tacked the base on which tars all the "nations of the the statue stood. Thus the Midrash sugworld" (nations and religions) with the same brush of gests a theory of antiimmorality, hatred of mor- Semitism that is openly appreciative of Jews and Judaality. '^A more solid theory, per- ism. We attack you Jews, haps, might start fi'om a they say, under aU kinds of psychological view of the in- accusations, that you are security of those who are this and you are that. But fearful that they may not be what they are reaUy saying, right after all. For here are according to the Midrash, is Jews, living, breathing, not that you Jews are the consharing our beliefs, and yet veyers of God's word. You not struck dead by GodI are the bearers of morality How hateful they arel And and of compassion. You tie from hate proceeds all the our hands and inhibit our emotional and mental brick- animal beUigerence and acand-mortar of a system of quisitiveness. This we canfalse complaints and indict- not abide. We must destroy ments against anyone you.
i»enaeeaa>ao>»aa»>or»»»>noneo——% Please join us at an Oneg Shabbat at Beth El Synagogue on Friday evening, March 25th as we celebrate the 63rd anniversary of our parents, Eva and Meyer Ruback, and the 90th birthday of our father, Meyer Ruback. It would be our pleasure to have our friends share these simchas with us. Faye and Howard Ruback Norman Ruback Barbara and Marshall Kuahner No|Uupl«4n
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Omaha boy^ and girls participate in Shabbaton By Bert Lm^i
This is another one of those columns that ahnost refused to be written. I've concentrated, I've wracked my brain, I've aflked for suggestions—nothing. While I was baking hamahtashen, I was thinking about a topic but all that came to mind was how much poppyseed filling did 1 have left. While driving from ben to there I thought about a possible subject, but all that accomplished was to make me drive past my exit and have to go clear out of my way—no hint of a column idea. -I dM rehash the recant birthday party we enjoyed. Should I tell about my granddaught^ celebrating her 17th? Will it embarrass her if I do? Should I tdl about the nine-yearold entertaining at lunch with her veraion of the Purim story? To teU the truth, those two girls have grown Up so much since the days when I used to write about the good times we three had, you wouldn't recognize them. But is that enough for us to talk about here—I don't , know. After all, you've got your own kids to kveli about, don't you? Why would you want to hear about mine? On the other hand, you've always been polite and listened before, so maybe it would be okay. I mean after all, what else should we discuss? The fact that Jackie is going to be a Bobie? Who cares about that? Wait a minute—come to think about it, her sonin-law is Jewish so I'm wondering if the baby is a boy, will they have a bris? Oh, oh, that's a thought. I can just see it now; the proper eastern socialites being advised that "the mohel has arrived, Mrs. Onassis. Shall I show him to the sitting room?" And what would they serve after the serious part of the rite has been performed, tea and crumpets or strudd maybe? Oh I Know—petit fours decorated with tiqy stars of Davidt No? You think I'm getting a little carried away? You may be right, but to be perfectly honest, the idea of Jackie becoming a Bobie just bogies the mind. After all, she was always pictured as stunningly turned out, seeming to remain the same in appearance, year after year. At least thats How her photographs look. Maybe close up she looks more like a real woman old enough to be a grandmother. Anyway, I'm happy for her. She's just going to find out what the real meaning qf joy is when the baby is bom and she holds it for the first time. All the yachts in the world, all the diamonds, furs, cars, or billionaires rolled into one can't hold a candle to what it feels like when you cuddle that little piCzle and know its yonr grandbaby. Yep, that's something to think about all right Come to think of it, maybe I should send Jackie a mazel tov. And if it is a boy, I hope somebody hand crochets a tiny yarmulke for his brisi
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dox or Conservative Judaism. I am here to teach. We "Friendships are a very look at each part of the servimportant part of this Jew- ice and ask, 'Why are we' On Feb. 26 and 27, 18 ish experience," noted Can- di&cusaing this? Why is this Omaha Jewish boys and tor Fettman. "New friend- in the service? What doea it girls in the seventh and ships are made and old ones mean?,' ai>d so on." Topical discussion groups eighth grades, along with 26 strengthened. Many who others from Des Moines and were at Springbrook Park are part of every ShabbaSioux City, participated at had not seen each other ton: "Yhe American Exa regional Shabbaton held since the last retreat and perience: How Can We Surat the Springbrook Consermany were sad when it was vive as Jews? When does a vation Center, north of time to go home. Some who Jew Stop Being a Jew? A Guthrie Center, Iowa. came to Shabbaton three Journey Through tW Life Cantor Leo Fsttman A Shabbaton is a Sabbath years ago are still cor- Cycle and Jewish Learning llirough Drama. retreat. Cantor Leo Fett'I Ours is the only regional responding. Cantor 'Fettman is asman of Beth Israel Syna- Shj^bbaton in the United "We say, 'All Jews are sisted by his wife, Annette; gogue has been leading' States that invites young responsible for one an- both feel the retreats have a Shabbatons for over 20 people from all three other," he concluded,"— strong and positive inyears and says they are an br^lnches of Judaism withduring the Holocaust, to- fluence on Jewish youth. excellent way to strengthen ou; conflict of ideology," day in Russia, through Fed- "You can teach children for Jewish etkical and moral sam Cantor Fettman. eration agencies ... We years about Shabbat, but if values. > "Stime said it would never "We have four' goals in wttk. 'Why?' I asked. 'Do" must all decide how we can they don't experifflice it, it is help. meaningless. We play mind," he explained,—"a not all Jews celebrate the "In order to make choices, games, sing and dance, and cultural experience, a reli- Sabbath? Don't we have we must have alternatives. after Shabbat, listen/'to gious experience, an educa- encimies on the outside? My job is to offer valuable records, tapes or guitar. Antional experience and a so- Why then should we make alternatives to Jewish nette and I kosher the cial experience. There are enepies from within?' We two regional Shabbatons are not here to criticize our youth and I feel that one of kitchen and the children the best ways to do this is make challah. In Springheld each year. The cooper- difljerences but to share in through the beauty of Shab- brook Park, we had a special ation has always been beau- what makes us the same. baton." treat—Hamantaschen for tiful." "It ie true that we follow Funding for Shabbaton a sjarict observance of the I am not here to push Ortho- Purim. programs is provided, in Saljibath at Shabbaton," be part, by the Bureau of Jew- sai^l. "But on Friday night, ish Education and families it iis a Reform service; i II t O H I t; I N A I of the participants. Shij^±rit, an Orthodox serv-
Soviet J0wry By BoBBie PalowsU and Roth Potash This week the Omaha Committee for Soviet Jewry sdggests Omahans write to Elraa and Mikhail Farber, 30-year-old refuseniks who live in Baku. Blena is a musician and Mikhail is a mathematidan. They have been trying to emigrate to larael in order to reunite with Elena's parents who emigrated in 1981. In 1980, while waiting for permission to emigrate with her parents, Elena met and
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married Mikhail Farber. Th<y were assured by Soviel officials that they woiiild be permitted to leave the USSR when her parents senit them an affidavit from Isr^feL In 1985, the Farbers had a djfughter, Liya. They and tbo^r daughter are still waitingfor their exit visas to be api^roved. Omahans may write to the Farbers at Fabritsiusa 22/JI8, Baku 7, Azerbaidzhai|ukaya SSR, USSR.
Mitchell Warren, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Warrenj has been elected to Phi Betl|i Kappa honor society at t||W University of Wisconsin in Madison. A senior nuyfiring in English and history; he has an overall grade poiijt average of 3.7.
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Participating in a recent session of Temple Israel's parenting class.are, left, Meta Qerson and son, Michael, and Sally Barenbaum and son, Douglas.
Parenting classes begin Sunday A variety of classes for parents and their toddlers, ages 16-30 months, will be offereS at Temple Israel beginning Sunday. The sixweek classes are offered on a choice of three days each week. According, to Debbie Friedman, co-chairman of the program, "Our Sunday class was so well received that we decided to continue to offer this opportunity for working parents to share a learning experience with their toddlers. We were pleased by the large number of fathers participating on Suiidays. "Our facilitators for the courses will be Shirley Goodman and Leslie Greenwald, both of whom have extensive experience in teaching and working with children and adults. "Thesjs classes provide a variety of age-appropriate activities to enhance social and motor skill development of the children in an atmosphere which incor-
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