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Shamir: Arabs in new stage of war to destroy Israel
Bv David Friedman FriMlman By David WASHINGTON (JTA) - IsraeU Premier YiUhak Shamir, in a message aimed directly at American Jews, declared recently that the rioting on the West Bank and Gaza Strip is not a struggle for Palestinian rights', but a new stage in the Arab war to destroy the State of Israel. "I know you are disturbed by what you see on television," Shamir said in a apeach to the sixth National Young Leaderahip Cfloference of the United Jewiah Appeal. "Make no oiiabdu about it, what you aaeJaaotdiBBatrationg... it ianot civildiaobedirace, it is war," he said. "It's not a war for Judea, Samaria and Qaza,... It ia a war against Israel, against the existence of the State of Israel." Shamir said that during Israel's 40 years of existence the Arabs have tried to defeat Israel through five wars, economic boycotts and terrorism "and failed." He said they have now resorted to violence in the streets by teenagers and "I promise you they will fail again." Shamir spoke on the eve of intensive talks with Secretary of State George Shultz and President Reagan on Shults's proposals for a Middle East peace settlement. He called both leaden "great friends of Israel" who have "dBBumstrated this friendship in words and deeds." "We are coming with an open mind to listen to what our American friends have to say," Shamir said. But he indicated that he still does not accept the basic Shultz formula of' 'territory for peace'' and instead will try to' 'convince'' the Reagan administration of his own proposals. "We are told that the only thing needed to achieve a true and lasting peace is for us to proclaim oW willingness to
irivs lin in Judea, .Tn/loa Samaria fiamari* and aiul Hasa -.^- ; give up t^rrffnrlaa territories in Oaca,"" flliamU Shamir Ha He ataaaaa<l atraasad tkmt that •<»«.« "now I. is l-k. the t:~. time L to recognize larael's said. yearning for peace." "I am astounded by some people's short memories. Did The situation in the territories has not hurt lUA'»lMdwe have peace when we did not have these territories? raising, according to Horowits. "Our 1988 rampatf. o««r ... We are always (^)en to new constructive ideas. We have complatadria 140 nillkn ahead of 1087," he said. "Our made many sacrifices for peace and we shall always remain half Super Sonday campaign, which took (dace in many comcommitted to peace with security." munities throughout the country right in the midst of the But Shamir stressed thatilaraat'c lataatuamot ha presaad to act Palestinian uprisings is already up 22 percant from last " against ita intaraata. "To oa these matters are questions year's total." of life and death, of our very existence," he said. "We beThe dinner Monday night was also UJA'a major celebralieve that only those who must bear the consequences of agreements on their flesh, those who must shed their blood tion of Israel's 40th anniversary. Shamir and the audience to defend our country, can decide what risks to take in the viewed a short musical play called "An Israel Tapestry," which described the history of Israel from the aariy setpursuit of peace." ' ^-.V. t At the same time, Shamir expressed his belief that "the tlers to the present Arabs will eventually realixe that... violence will not deShamir took note of the anniversary in praising the young feat us and they will make peace with us. I hope that our American Jewish leaders. "Israel belongs, not only to its visit here wUl bring the day of peace closer." citizens, but to all Jewiak people and you give us hope for If Shamir has (ost the support of American Jewry it was the future," he said. "As long aa youi\g people like you connot evident attho UJA dinner. His entrance into the ball- tinue working for the Jewish people and for Israel our destoim of the Washington Hilton hotel was greeted with loud tiny is sssured. and sustained applause and cheers from tl^ 3,000 delegates ^f course I beUeve that you can do even better. You to the young leadership conference. He was received with can all come to Israel and settle there. We can promise you lengthy applause again when he was introduced and one thing, in fact we can guarantee you will never be bored." throughout his speech. Shamir called for a renewed commitment to aliya as part Earlier in the day, UJA president Stanley Horowitz of the 4Dth anniversary celebration."! t is the main puipoee called for increased support and understanding for Israel of the state." he notod. during these "difficult and troubled times." But he also urged "every Jew from ali over the world, Horowitz said UJA is determined to rally American Jews especially those who have never been in Israel, to join us behind Israel, not only "during a Six-Day War or an he- in the festivities" by visiting the Jewish state during the roic Entebbe action, but also during tough times like now." anniversary celebration.
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Sen. Karnes describes /trafat meetas 'trap' U.S. Sen. David Kames told the Jewiah Press this week that the January meeting in Iraq betwean congressional aides and PLO iaader Arafat was a "trap,*: In a talaphone call to the editor. Sen. Kamaa aaid that he and his dde, H. Baker Spring, ware unaware of the propoaad meatiag when the agtnda waa r*vivwed in advance of the itdp. He said that he wanted tha Omaha Jewish cOBununity to know that ha never would have approved such a meeting had he known about it, adding that he haa a atrong record of support for laraaL Mr. Spring, on^ of 10 aldaa in the senator's office, and aonw 19 other Congrea•ioiud aidaa, traveled to Iraq ctoa trto qMoaorad by tha NnUonal Council on U.a Arab RaUtiona.
Sen. Kamea Mid he had approved the trip bocause of the opportunities hi selling Nebraska agricultural products to Iraq, and that this part of the mission appears to have met with suocasa. The senator said during his Sunday night telephone call that he would investigate the matter thorough)y and supply the press with a atateroent aa soon aa possible. The March 15 statement is as fonowa: This morning, I met with Baker Spring of my staff who traveled to Iraq in January. Mr. Spring confinned to me that aome members of the group with which he traveled to (raq did meet with Mr. Arafat in Baghdad and that he attended the meeting. I atatad to lir. dfta^ laal nl^t that it npraaaDtad poor judgmant'on hia part to at(•M tha nweting and that It
waa inappropriate not to keep me fully informed about his activities during the trip to Iraq. Mr. ^ving has been reprimanded for his actions. He has made a mistake and he knows it. I believe he's learned a valuable lesson, and this experience will make him a better—and smarter—foreign policy aasiatant. I choseto take this action in this case because of several mitigating factors that shouU ba taken into account. Mr. Spring want to Iraq under the sponaorahip of a private group, the NaUonal Cooadl of U-E-Arab Relations. Such (^portunitias for privately-sponaorad tripa abroad for Congraaaiocal staff are important. aa they help kaap membara ialannad on vwy coaaplaK (CoBtiaaad e« Paga 4)
By Joanie Jacobaon Fadaration pabUc rtlatiana director Ellen Caimon, an expert on Middle East affairs, will be the featured speaker for Phase H of "A Joint Venture," a brunch and program for the men .of Divisions 14 and 15 of the 1988 Federation Campaign, to be held on March 27 at the Sheraton Inn. 120th & "L" Streets, from 10 a.m. to noon. Chairmen are Bruce Harwich and Phil Wayne, Division 14, and Jim Shneider, Division 15. "A Joint Ventura" ia a concept in which two divisions in the Campaign combine to host a shtgle fundraising event, Phase I invidvea DivWou 12 and 13 who will meat jointly for dinner and program on March SS, to haar diatinguiahed tJJA rapraaantaUva, Gary HilL Ma. CaBMfB. a raaidant of ClSjifclliiiii. wwtba faalArad apaakar at U«
men's Grand Gtft Division hut the purpoaa ia the dinner held on Feb. 4 at the aama," explained Bruce Blue Fox Reataurant in -Horwlelr,"—praaanting a Omaha. Paul Epstein was currant and important topic by a gifted speaker and dinner chairman. "The response to EUen creating a senae of wanting Cannon waa phenomenal," to give... to take a group aaid Mr. Epatein. "She gave of men from tha aame finanus a behind-the-scenes cial giving background and picture—one that isn't on to try and reach them in a television or in the news- new and different way." papers—an inside picture of "From pravioua years of what's really happening in working on the Canqudgn, Israel. Of this country's I' ve noticed it gets tougher presidential candidates, she and tougher to gat the mestold us who is a friend of Is- sage aooaa," continutd Mr. rael and who is not. Every- Shnakler. "It tells me that one in the room learned we need to make an extra effrom her. The feedback was fort to interest mora paoplo. excellent" Far more can ba accomBpb Oordman, Grand plished on a peraonal Gifts Division chairman, level-by bringing people described Ms. Cannon as a togatbar in a social atmo^^ "very knowladgaabke, aware pbara-tban by a I " and exciting speaker. solicitation. We want av "The general feeling waa man in tha division to kno#| extramety poaitive." ha laid that Federation time is li» "There waa a good faeliog portent time and we all about being part of a Jawisb abara in tba giving." group of man doing aomaFor further information thing special in tha oonunuon '*A Mat Ventura," connity." "Our diviakna qjitad for a tact Sandra Topper, 334kniKh. UO9, Ext S23.
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In honor of the SOtb anniversary of Women's American ORT, Swah'a Danghtera, a- pictorial celebration of Jewiah women throughout the world, was introduced. First copies were presented to Claire Mazer, whose grant made the project possible, and Ai^ thur Leipsig, natiutally renowned photographer, who compiled the book. A 60thanniversary celebration ceremony at Liberty Island, New York Harbor, is being planned for June 26. AMIT WOMEN Hatikvah and KalahFranklin chapters of Amit Three members of ORT Women will hold a meeting were among the 600 plus nar at Beth Israel Synagogue tional representatives in on March 20 at 4 p.m. The Dallas at the March 6 and 7 'Hatikvah chapter will elect mid-winter board meeting. officers. Representing Omaha were After the meeting, the co-presidents Cathy Christensen and Carol Nathan chapters will attend Beth • In-your-ownand national board repre- Israel's "Spring Spaghetti home petsitting Fling" at 5 p.m. sentative Judy Siff. • Housesitting ORT national president • Dogwalking Reese Peldman gave an indepth report on recent proservice gram developments and the • Periodic visits & overnight service World ORT Union budget. O'BRIEN/STERN New campaigns, programs available The engagement of Lori and promotions were disbonded and Insured cuBseid to assist individual K. O'Brien of Dumont, N.J., chapters in recruitment, and Richard Alan Stem of 593-9128 Omaha has been announced. retention and fundraising. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. John O'Brien of Dumont and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold J. ^tern of •k. Toote, Paint, Plumbing Supplies Omaha. :k, Pots, Pans and Such The bride-elect will graduir More Real Bargains ate in May from Russell Sage College, Troy, N.Y., where she is majoring in creative arts therapy in hu606 N. 16th St. 345-7151
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Kris and Mark Schulman announce the March 8 birth of a daughter, Sarah Rebecca. The Schulmans also have a son, Joseph Michael, age two. Grandparents are Phyllis and Herb Schulman of Sunrise, Fla.i Marion Kalsem of Des Moines, Iowa, and Bette Kalsem of Indianola, Iowa.
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man services and psy^ chology. _ The future bi'idegroom, a 1984 graduate of The Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Colo., and a 1986 cum laude graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N.Y., will receive a master's degree in electrical engineering from Rensselaer in May. The wedding will take place on July 24 at Woodcliff Manor in Woodcliff. Lake, N.J.
MARILYN F. GENDLER Graveside services were held at Fiaher Farm Cemetoy on March 16 for Marilyn F. Gendler. Mrs. Gendler is survived by her husband, Larry; parents, Joyce and Wyman White; brother, Jeffrey White; grandmother, Frieda Lefkowitz. RICHARD I. HOBERMAN Services were held on March 17 at Beth El Synagogue for Richard I. Hobe^ man, 67. Rabbi Paul Drazen officiated. Interment was at Beth El Cemetery. Over the years Mr. Hoberman was president of Glauber Valve Company, a plumbing/brass foundry; Corema Inc., a copper reclamation company; and Lyric Company, a whole jewelry dealer. Mr. Hoberman is survived by his wife, Libby; sons, Kenneth and Gordon of Omaha; Barry of Mountain View, CaUf.; John of Austin, Texas; brother, David Hoberman of Omaha; sisters. Sue Greenberg and
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The 21st Century Silvia Hoffman, a past president of the Jewish Press who has come up with productive ideas for us for many years, now.has come up with one that extends to the year 2001. That year signals the beginning of the 21st Century. The essence of her idea is that Jewish babies bom this ' year will celebrate their bar and bat mitzvahs in the 2i8t . Century. |. This group will be a special class indeed. '• Therefore, wouldn't it be neat to follow this class in the Jewish Press from their birth all the way to their celebrations 13 years from now? This means that all Jewish children in the Omaha areabom this year—would be identified as the Class of 2001. And—if parents agree—these children would be tracked by the Jewiah Press every year to. show the readers of this newspaper how they are^progressing toward that eventful year. TJM plan would call for the Jewisk Press to run photos and stones about the children every year—perhaps starting this Hanukkah. And thinking up the road a bit, perhaps some planning could mull in a gala get-together for the children and the Je«riel> community in the 2l8t Century. The idea is mind-boggling—at leaat from our point of vift».- ' . • ^Ifput into motion, the idea will have a momentum of its own—automatically committing future Jewisli Pnas editors to continue and fulfill the expAtations we conceive this yMr. To ua, the idea is fantastic. Over • period of time, this special |[roup of children— the Class of 2001 —will find that the Jewish community has become their extended family^ And wHat a simcha this feeling community could produce 13 yean from now I So, fram our point of view, the idea is great and we wouM like to commit ourselves to the project. However, we have to know how you—the parent*-feel about it. , I If there is a decided raoponse from parents who have welcomed a baby to their homes this year—or who expect to do so—then we khall proceed. But, we must hear from you. A decision to go ahead wUI not be made unleea there is a sufficient response from the readership. We are prepared to march into the 21st Century with you , and your chUdren, but we need your encouragement and support. Send your notes and ideas to: The 21st Century Project, Jewish Press, 333 South 132nd Street, Oigaha. NE 68164.
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Riots bring pain and division By RabU Myer S. Kripke, rabbi emeritus, . Beth ES Synagogue It is no secret that we are aL immensely disturbed, even agitated, because of the rioting in Israel and the strong methods used by the Israelis in attempting to end the demonstrations. The riots there and their consequences have brought pain and division in Israel. They have brought pain and division among American Jews. The truth is that Palestinian Arabs have been rioting against Palestinian Jews and then against IsraeU Jews for over 70 years. When I was a freshman in college, an English aasignment was to attend a lecture and outline it. I heard Maurice Elamuel on "What Happened in Palestine." He qxike on the riots of 1929. But there bad been riots and kilhngs of Jews since 1921, indeed since the Balfour Dedaratian of 1917. The tmth is, further, that against mobs throwing rocks and Molotov cocktails—both unacqihisticated but both lethal—Israeli soUiers have exsrdsed remaricable restraint. In Jordan or Egypt or Syria or Saudi Arabia, similar rioters would have beat mowed down by tha hundreds or thousands. The truth is, further, that these same rioters in Gaza and tha West Bank, or their fathers, bald their peace for the 19 years they were under Jokdanian and Egyptian rule. At a program on the subject at Creighton University a few years ago, a man who said he was a Palestinian Jerusalamite was asked why they didn't demand a state during thoae years. His reply was frank and simple: "King Hussein would have quickly executed anyone who openly said things like that: Treason!" But these background truths are largely irrelevant against the facts before ua. Israelis must accept m- reject Sbulti'i plan—basically to offer an independent but daadHtar^ed state in these areas in exchange for peace. Israelis are divided and American Jewa are dividad nn what toda The most real of the worries is that these territories mre both in Arab hands for 19 years—and iw» lUling grounds for terrorist attacks on Israali dtixraa. What Idnda of pa-
per treaties would prevent that happening again? What have we learned from the precedent of returning Sinai to Egypt? And, if indeed the PLO represents these people, the clearly stated object of the PLO is to have these twritories as Phase I—and Phase II is the demolition of Israel I am led to all of this by the World-Herald's "Another Point of View" by my friend and colleague Rabbi Sidney Brooks. I disagree heartily mth much of what he wrote. In the first place, I squirm under this emphasis that American Jews are Americans. Who in the world queatirais this in 19^87 None of my non-Jewish faiends! No one has the right to question my Americanism and I have no need to defend it. Nor doM this deny me the right to display special concern for Israd. Very many of my non-Jewish friends noted St. Patrick's Day this week in one way or another. And none of them Mt called upon to defend his Irish background or bis special concern with Ireland—despite serious unrest -there. Further, I protest Rabbi Brooks' use of the phrase "violence perpetrated by both Jew and Arab alike in Israel" One caimot say "violence ... alike" when for 70 years, including wars since 1946 and all the terrorism and the current riots originated from one side. And believe me it is not true that for me, a Jew in Omaha, it makes no difference whether a Jew is killed in Israel Or an Arab attacker. It is quite true that Jews are enjoined (in rabbinic Judaism) to moum for the Egyptians drowned in the Sea of Reeds at the Exodus. But I am glad (and the world is tool) that it was Pharaoh's assau)^ chariotry and not Moses and the escaping slaves. I need not pioualy deny that I prefer one to the other. I moura the death of a teenaged Arab rock thrower or a yovng terrorist. But not in the way I moum the death of bis vktim. If I have concern (and I have) for the refugee and denationalised Araba, I must perforce note that it was the Arab natkma, and not larael, who put them in this pli^t. It was they, not larael, who refused in 1949 and 1967 the vary state that they so urgently demand today. IIM compleritiea of the problem stagger the mind. With my coUeague, I pray that peace may be establiahed.
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Israelis are citizens of Israel. Some are Christians, some are Arabs of various backgrounds, some are Moslems and some are Druse Moslems, to name but a few with variations among each. Of course, the majority of the population is Jewish. And here, too, there are dilKerent expressions of Jewishness. It is dismaying to read so many times that Jews in our community and elsewhere in the United States are viewed as Israelis and therefore approve of anytlting and everyThere are uncounted millions who believe that war with thing the Israeli government and Israeli factions may do. its attendant pain, suffering, dislocation and death is an If anything, we are more critical because few American Jews have not had some familial or friendly contact with obscenity no matter what the reason. Of course, it is emotionally devastating when the victims Israel as they have journeyed there. We are American citizens first and foremost. We are who suffer and die through acts of terrorism, irrational hatred and fear are thow close to one's self. No one should Jews, and, for most of us, Judaism is our religion. But as know that better than the worldwide Jewish community. American Jews, we are not immune to our reactions of critiWhat is transpiring in the Middle East, and especially cism and utter pain over the conflict and violence perin the occupied zones of Israel, is a source of utter dismay petrated by both Jew and Arab alike in Israel. In a very to Jews everywhere. Due to the complexity of the eitua- .significant sens^it makes no difference to a Jew in Omaha tion, the Amencan Jewish community is distraught—spir- or elsewhere who the victim is—Jew or Arab, adult or child. The reason is that every willful act of killing, except in itually and poDnsmy confused—as are Arab communities everywhere. There r^lly are competent, reasonable, edu- the clear and present need.for self-defense, it an abominacated and humane men^ind women on both aides of the con- tion in the sight of God. Our Talmud says: "He who kills flict. But apparently there is no clear leadership at this a single human being has it accounted to ^im by the Alpoint that can, as must eventually be the case, sit down mighty as if he had destroyed the whole world, and he who to try to reach a solution leading to peace in the land of saves one human life is accounted as if he has rescued all of humanity." peace. We Jews join with all people in praying for a cessation It is a source of utter dismay, added to our feelings of revulsion over the violence in Israel, to read of the com- of terrorism and for a real attempt at peaceful negotiation pletely erroneous equation of Israelis with all Jews every- for a peaceful land that once was home to our respective religious prophets and sages. where.
(Ceattaaed froas Page 1) I approved Mr. Spring's trip to Iraq because of the important foreign policy ana aecurity quaationa facing the UnitedStataa in the region beoauaa ol fha IranIraq War and tfecauae it provkiad an opportunity to azplort upuMnt tnda with Iraq. In tanna of thaee goala Mr. Spring'a trip waa a SU0CM8. He haa providad ma vahiabit Inalgfata oo tha security aituation in the Qulf ragioa. My office ia now working to fadlitateaspandad anwrta of Nsh aalia whaat Colrw). The maating with Mr. Arafat, howew, wee not on MM Hilniia of tUa tik i •anidiMt htm allowed Mr.
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Suicide is more preventable than any other cause of de^. We can teach parents, teachers, counselors, rabbis and young people ways to intervene with a suicidal person. Fortunately, no one is completely suicidaL Every "desire to die" is ambivalent. Therefore, we can prevent suicide. Adolescence is a time of natural emotional swings that can be quite extreme without being dangerous. However,' when depression is accompanied by hopelessness, verbal threats, allusions to dying or to "not being around anymore," making final arrangements or changes in behavior, there is a cause for real concern. If you need help evaluating the situation, consult with a mental health professional whom you trust. When you do notice signs, or when your instincts sound an alarm, it is important to intervene in order to prevent a potential crisis and to help the young person get professional help. At this time the following intervention steps should be taken: 1. Do not be afraid to ask, "Have you been contemplating suicide?" or, "Has suicide been on your mind?" These questions will not put ideas into the person's mind. Instead, if the answer is no, these questions tend to open the door for frank discussions. They also assure the person of your concern and willingness to hear and discuss their difficulties. 2. Listen, do not lecture. If the answer is yes, reassure the individual that depression and suicidal tendencies can be treated. The troubled person needs to feel understood, not to be "cheered-up." 3. Assess the lethality of the situation. Keep calm. Ask whether the person considered suicide before: How would you do it? Have you developed a plan? And have you acquired a means to complete the act? If there seems to be any immediate danger, do not leave the young person alone. Call for help—poUoe, hotline, a parent, friend, a professional, etc. »
In Februaiy, 48 Israeli teenagers set out from their homes in the cities, farms and development towns of Israel to meet with their peers in dozens of communities in the United States and Canada. Besides joining with Jewish conununities In celebration of Israel's 40 years of statehood, the youngsters will face tough questioning about the current situation in the Middle East, Carol Kaplan, Omaha coordinator for the delegation's visit, told the Jewish Press. Two of these young people, Dror Dolfin, from Rehovot near Tel Aviv, and Ronit Donyets, from the desert settlement of Sde Boker, will be in Omaha
March 20-27. "Forty is in itself a complete generation," said Ayelet Bahar, one of the group of young Israeli ambassadors. "I'm part of a new generation. "Forty is also a time of crisis in many people's lives—and so it is in a country," she explains. "But I believe that as a man or woman passes through this difficult period, so will Israel." Ayelet, like the other members of the mission, was selected for her outstanding quaUties and ability to articulate the issues at hand, according to Ms. Kaplan. Seventy students are taking part in the 16year-old program initiated
by Israel to send her young people to other countries for timely dialogues. >Be8idee the 48 students going to the U.S. and Canada, the students will go to Great Britain, France, Belgium, Holland, penmark, Sweden, Norway, Portugal, Spain, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela and Mexico. Ms. Kaplan told the Jewish PreM that these students represent a broad cross section of Israeli youth, including both secular and religious Jews. A large percentage are Israelibom "Sabras," but many are immign'ants to Israel from all over-the world. Their interests range from sports to Biblical history
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Lincoln B'nal Jeshurun SERVICES: Frid«y: 8 p.m. Htdassoh Shabbat at Tifa«th Israel Synagogue. No services at Temple. SuBday: . Hebrew and religious school classes will be held on March 20 and 27.
Lincoln Tifereth Israel SERVICES: Friday: Hadassah Shabbat, 8 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat will follow. Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Jr. Congregation, 10 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays: 7:16 a.m.
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Beth El Synagogue SERVICES: Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emil Berkovits will conduct the services. Friday: 6 p.m. Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Members of Men's Club will participate in the services. Mincha-Ma'ariv, 6:26 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Weekdays: 6:56 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. MEN'S CLUB Men's Club will sponsor a breakfast following services on Sunday, March 20. Cece Zorinsky, Democratic candidate for the United States Congress, will be the speaker.
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 LUNCH AND LEARN The Lunch and Learn sefollows services on ries with the rabbi conShabbat. tinues on March 24, noon, Offutt Air Base at the synagogue. SERVICES: PASSOVER SEDER Rabbi Howard Zyskind Women's League will conducts services in the sponsor the second Seder Capehart Chapel every on Saturday, April 2, folFriday at 8 p.m. An Oneg lowing services at 6:46 Shabbat ^ follows the p.m. The cost is $12.60 for service. adults and S6.25 for children. Reservations may be sent to Judi Lemer, 1301 PERSONALS HoUing Drive, Omaha, NE 68^44 by March 24. A most special thanks to my friends and relaCouncil Bluffs L tives who were so kind and tifoughtfui during B'nal Israel my illness. Rabbi BaSERVICES: rack's visits were espeFirst and third Friday cially appreciated. Shaeach month, 7:30 p.m. lom to aLl An Oneg Shabbat folMorris Schrier lows the service. B'nai Israel Synagogue The family of Sam Cooffers services led by memhen extends their sinbers of the congregation. cere thanks to all their Volunteer Cantor Mandy friends and family who Greene leads the singing. sent kind expressions of Everyone is invited to atsympathy. Special tend. thanks to Rabbi and Persons interested in car Mrs. Nadoff. poola may call Scott KotSarah Shrago zen, 402-6633334. A special thank you to all my friends and rehitives for their cards, gifts and donations in honor of my 95th birthday. Esther Kaplan
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Beth Israel Synagogue^ SERVICES: Friday: Kabbalat Shabbat, 6:16 p.m. Late family service, 8 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat will follow the service, courtesy of Sisterhood. Saturday: Morning service, 8:46 a.m. Babysitting service will be provided in Room "D" by the Sisterhood for parents with very young children. A kiddush will follow services. Class with the rabbi, 6:30 p.m. Mincha, 6:15 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 6:16 p.m. SPAGHETTI DINNER Beth Israel will have a "Spring Spaghetti Fling" at 5 p.m. on March 20. In addition to a spaghetti dinner, there will b^ entertainment to complete the evening. ANNIVERSARY ONEG SHABBAT The Oneg Shabbat on Friday evening, March 26, will be in honor of the 40th anniversary of Helen and Ben Rifkin. The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by their children, David and Kathy, Gary and Caryn and Tom and Diane. Congregants and friends are invited. CONGREGATIONAL SEDERS Beth Israel's annual Congregational Seders will be held on Friday, April 1, at 6:30 p.m., and on Saturday, April 2, 7:16 p.m. The later hour for the second Seder is because of the requirement to wait until after the conclusion of the Sabbath. Reservations may be made through the synagogue office. Reservations
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Temple Israel SERVICES: Friday: 7:30 p.m. A 6 p.m. Shabbat dinner will be held for third-grade children and their families. Following the dinner, a special service for all families of young children will be held. Rabbi Stephen Barack and Cantor Harold Firestone will officiate. The Oneg Shabbat following the service will be sponsored by the parents of the third-grade duldren. Saturday: 11:16 a.m. CLASSES Religious school—Saturday, March 19, 9 a.m.; Sunday, March 20,10 a.m. Hebrew school—Gimmel and Daled, Monday, March 21, 4 p.m.; Aleph, Tuesday, March 22, 4 p.m.; Bet, Wednesday, March 23, 4 p.m. ConfirmationWednesday, March 23, 6:30 p.m. BAT MITZVAH Dana Beth Erman, daughter of Ruth and Joe Erman, will become a Bat Mitzvah on Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26. CONGREGATIONAL SEDER The annual Congregational Seder will take place on the second night of Passover, Saturday, April 2 at 6 p.m. For further information call the Temple office. 566-6636.
Passover guidance Rabbi Mendel Katzman has announced that Chabad Lubavitcb is available to help prepare for Passover. He said interested parties may contact him for Shmurah (guarded) matzoh and for copiaa of a booklet on how to prepare for the holiday of Passover. For information, call 330-7400. t*4»—9*i**i»*i**»*—m
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Please join u» at an Oneg Shabbat at Beth El Synagogue on Friday ever^g, 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 aod Howard Ruback Norman Rubadc Barbara and Maraball Kuahner
Paraahat VaYlkr* M Paraahat haHodesh m Paaaover, ritual purity and the sacrificial system The m<mth of Nisan fig- appeared from Judaism at ures prominently in Jewish an early time. But in the tradition as the month in days when the Temple which Passover occurs. It is stood, it was taken in great therefore the birth month of seriousness. For one could the Jewish people; for it is not enter the Temple prethe Exodus from Egypt cincts, which every Jew was that Idlowed the ancient supposed to do on Pesach, Hebrews to be a "people" in a state of ritual impurity. rather than an amorphous Indeed, the distinction behorde of slaves. For that tween ritual purity and imreason it is treated in the purity was probably one of liturgy as a special time of the very serious dividing joy. Specifically, special points between the ancient penitential prayers are omit- Pharisees and the masses of ted during the entire month. the people who were their Its joy stands in contrast followers. The people looked to the frivolous joy of the to the Pharisees for instrucpreceding month, Adar, in tion and acknowledged which Purim occurs. "Purim them to be the authentic Torah" permitted all sorts source of Torah knowledge; of levity, bordering on less- but the people could not obthan-reverent treatment of serve the demands of ritual the Torah and of Jewish purity at all times and in all sanctities geno'ally. Since it places, as apparently the was considered, for exam- Pharisees tried to do. Shabbat Parah (last week) ple, a sign of merit and saintlinesB to die in Nisan, and Shabbat haHodesh (our the famous wit and satirist own special Sabbath this Herschele Ostropoler was week) bring home this ansaid once to have announced cient warning: Passover apat Purim time that all who proaches! We read these special porhope to di6 in Nisan should tions of Torah for historical please get sick now. From a more profound reasons, reminding us that point of view, however, we we are the descendants of should probably stress people who gave careful atSivan, rather than Adar or tention to these pre-PassNisan, as a month of fpedal over religious necessities. At the same time, the fact joy. It is a month of Sinai, of the Ten Commandments. that this concept of ritual And the Commandments, puHty fdl into disuse long symbolize Torah, teaching, ago, should remind us that diiectton in life. The point of there may well be other anview has always been that cient practices and concepts freedom, the Exodus, was that are religiously passe. pointless until it was For the moment I think of crowned with direction, doc- the whde sacrificial system trine, a way of life to hold as and the Temple which was ideal and toward which to built for it. For historical reasons, we read the Torah strive. The announcement of the portions about the Temple month of Nisan, with the and sacrifices carefully and imminent approach of Paas- reverently. But should w« not careover, in andent timee meant that time was short to fully excise prayer for the achieve ritual purity. This restoration of "Temple and whole concept of ritual pu- sacrifice from our prayer rity (except for Kashrut) dis- system? HOMtAMUANCI lERViei "Sanlng Omaha SInoa 1946"
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By Ert«Ue RoMnberg The Interfaith Couples PoUuck Dinner will be held March 26, 7 p.m., at the South Sbe^ Temple. A separate flyer will be sent with details.
ly Schuster, Alan Tomldns and Vicky Weiez, Regina Simon and Marda Wallen for entertaininc Rabbi PipeMazo; Jttdy AH far her aervices to the Temple in the past year.
The congregation of Tifereth Israel extends mazel tov to former Nebraska Chief Justice Norihan Krivoaha for his firstplace award in the amtual Edward R, Finch Law Day USA speech competition sponsored by the Ajnerican Bar Assodation.
The Hadassah study group will meet March 21, 9:30 a.m., at the home of Leelo Sommerhauser, 4401 South 27 Street. Apt. F-6. Nancy Coren will lead the discussion about terrorism and other current events topics.
The Tifereth Israel Sisterhood Judaica Shop is now open with many new items for Passover and gifts for all occasions. Chairman of the shop are Leelo Sommerhauser and Barb Seglin. The shop will be open on Sundays, 10:30 a.m. to noon. During the week, call Leelo at 423-6936 for help. The South Street Temple congregation thanks the following members for their efforts: Allan and Marge Ross and Dave and Suzanne Strieff for sponsoring an Oneg Shabbat in February; Art and Bonnie Lapin and Marsha Plotkin for conducting a worship service in February; Sheldon and Hol-
The Lincoln Chapter of Hadassah Shabbat will take place March 18, 8 p.m., at Tifereth Israel "Synagogue. Marcia Kushner and Cathy Kushner are co<hairmen for the evening. Services will be led by members of Hadassah and will be followed by a special program about memories of the establishment of the state of Israel 40 years ago. An Oneg Shabbat will follow the service. The Young at Heart Luncheon will take place at 11:45 a.m., March 23, at the Knolls Country Club. Donna L. Beich from the National Bank of Commerce, coordinator for The Fabulous Fifties, will speak. Sylvia Singer will chair the meeting.
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By MoRis Mattne The Radisson Redick Tower Hotel officially opened its 89-room hotd at 1504 Ham«y Street last weekend with a party for an estimated 600 guests. Giwats wore black and white in lesponse to the theme suggested in the hivitation and the scene looked something like this: A truck-mounted light looked skyward giving the illusion of champagne bubbles as snowflakes fluttered past its beam while indoors guests sipped drinks at the piano and toasted the Europeah-style hotel and its .partners: Richard Goldman, Sander J. Kasin, L. Paul Comeau and Thomas E. Whitmore. Adding drama, color and intrigue mth a touch of Metro Goldwyn Mayer, were 10 women adorned in glittering, showgirl-type costumes from the 1920s— courtesy of Ibsen Costume Gallery. As the piano-reception area filled, guests were invited to elevator to the seventh floor where a variety of rooms and suites was opened for browsing. One of the rooms, equipped with a Jacuzzi bath and Sauna, prompted some of the visitors to check on availability for future reservations. Then, the cycle of activity continued with guests streaming into the Redick Grill downstairs for a dinner buffet, conversation, and dancing. And so it went throughout the evening, guests ar-
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If you recall, I recently broke the news in this cohunn about Jackie soon becoming a Bobie. IVue, it wasn't exactly a scoop. The New York limes got the item before I did, but we did have a nice little visit about the interesting possibilities. Remember? Well, it seems that there are all kinds of simchas in the offing. I mean simchas about to happen to famous people. For instance, the Queen of England is going to iiave a new grandchild this summer too. Did you already read about that one? Or does it fall under the heading of "Big Deal" in your life? I guess I shouldn't make such a thing over it either because I've been accused of picking on the Queen in the past. You know, calling her dowdy and saying my alta Boba dressed more stylishly around the house than she does. Well, it's true isn't it? Would I make up such a thing? You 've seen the pictures of her—her sidrts are made so she can sit modestly, of course, but why do they always look like rejects from the Goodwill store? And royalty always wore hats, but hers do tend to look like an inverted cooking pot, Never mind, I'm mailing fun again and that isn't what I started out to say. We're talking about grandchildren here, not high fashion. And if I'm going to be honest, Elizabeth does have adorable grandchildren. And she's going to have another one. The interesting thing about this one is the future mother, that redheaded vilda gilda married to Prince what's-hisname. I have a strong feeling that word came down right from the throne to "get started on a family," quick! The redhead was such a renegade, so unroyal in her public behavior, such an obviously impish girl, I just know the Queen was having royal fits regularly. And don't you know what kind of mother-in-law she could be if she didn't approve of a daughter-in-law! That's something that could stand some delving into, don't you think? I mean, in an ordinary household, the fanuly has just so much to say about the behavior of the young married offspring. But in the royal household, don't you wonder? Can you imagine Liz, in the privacy of their bedrooms, saying, "Phil, you must speak to our son about the way that wife of his is behaving!" And that nice Prince Phillip, lemmel that he is, answering, "Oh, she's a nice kid—why don't you leave them alone?" But I know who has the last word. And I also know who is going to welcome a brand new grandchild next summer. And I'll betcha one more thing: there's at least one freckle-faced redhead in Great Britain who isn't goir)g to be charging around on motorcycles or playing practical jokes for a while. She'll be sitting around a lot, ankles . crossed afid skirt over her knees, looking maternal. Well, from one grandmother to another, mazel tov Liz.
By Ralph Nogg
Joshua Cooper, 11, son of Jeff Cooper of Omaha, and Ronda Thompson of Dallas, has been selected as an American Scholar for the 1987-88 school year by American Airlines.
Winners are invited to tour American headquarters, visit the airport and aircraft, and meet Airline employees.
To name only a few, and With a deep) warm feeling we recall those yesteryears forgive us for not having a The award goes to one of Hebrew education in more complete list, came Omaha—those struggling _ such men as Zisslin, Rock- student in each public years of the 1920's, 30's and ' owitz, Fleishman, Horwich, school in the Dallas/Fort 40's when so many families Wolfson, Morgenstem, Gor- Worth area and is based on were trying to carve out life don, Block, Somit, Rifkin academic achievement and citizenship. in a new country. At the and others. same time, they were clinging to Jewish customs and Residents of the ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME extend education as they absorbed the tremendous changes of a cordial invitation to family and friends to share the Seders the American world. with them the evrainga of April 1st and 2nd at 6KM) p.m. in the Many of us recall the venJewish Community Center Auditorium erable gentleman with the red beard who patiently and wisely drilled the language Seder 1 Seder 2 and customs of our fathers Seder PlateAVine Sedar PlateAVine through short periods of Matzo Ball Soup Borscht each week. There were many Relish Tray Relish Tray Harry Zisslins in our comBulked Chicken Beef Brisket/Beef Gravy munity and throughout Matzo Stuffing Sweet Potato Tzimmes America. They were dediSeasoned Carrots cated beyond description, Seasoned Green Beans Matzo toiling at an absolute miniMatzo Fruit Compote w/Macaroon Cookies mum monetary recompense, Strawberry Shortcake but in the forefront, keeping Coffee/Hot Tea Coffee/Hot Tea Judaism sputtering in the Reservations by March 25,1988 Goldena Medina they had all moved to—America. Call 3304272 or mail coupon below From the ranks of studious Talmudic scholars, from Please accept the following reservations for Sedarim: men schooled as teachers in Number of guests at $8.00 each, let Seder, April 1,1988 the old country, from the Number of guests at $8.00 each, 2nd Seder, April 2,1988 ranks of those taught in the Total amount enclosed. (Make checks payable to Rose synagogue, from every Blumkin Jewish Home) ^ country of the old world Name. came those old men to make up the gallant legions (for Address. want of a more respectful and descriptive word) the Telephone Number. Melameds.
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