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SERVING NEBRASKA AND IOWA SINCE 1920
NJHS to open exhibit on J.L. Brandeis and Sons
At 100, Abe Epstein watches the store By Susan Paley At the age of 100, Abe Epstein ia picked up four days a week at 8 a.in. ahd whisked to his job at Nebraska Wine and Liquor. At 11:30, he finishes his work and returns home for lunch. "Dad keeps a watchful eye on us to see if we're on the ball," says his son. Jack Epstein. "He wants to make sure that we know what we're doing. He doesn't want us to lose our business. He is very aware of everything." Mr. Epstein and his wife, Sonia, were married in Russia. After serving in the Czar's army for three years, two of which he spent in Siberia, Mr. Epstein came to the United States. His wife followed a year later. "Dad's first job in Omaha was a carpenter," recalls his daughter, Sarah Schreiber. "Shortly after that, he went into the fruit business. This was during the Depression. My father has always been |4]uiet man who naver drew Itention to himaelf. He ht us to always be kind to others. There are still families In Omaha who tell tia that it waa my father's kindneaa and generoaity which Uterally kept them alive during tJioae difficult times.
Abe Epstein "Dad was always concerned about the family. He didn't enter into the liquor business until my husband, Julius, proved to him that he could make a living at it. He was 60 when he changed careers. . "Religion has always played an important role in Dad's Ufe. He still attends minyan twice "Vaeh day. y/hea he was younger, he used to put on t'fillin every day. "We grew up in a typical Jewish home. The amell of freshly baked challah graeted us when we arrived hcme from achool every Friday. Mother kept a itrictly
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kosher home. We celebrated Shabbat and aU the holidays. We belonged to the Cuming street shul and then joined Beth Israel Synagogue. "My father waa always a marvelous mathematician, as well as an avid reader. His favorite newspaper was the Jewiah Forward. He still reads it every day in Yiddish. All Dad required to make him happy were his family, his work and -his newspaper. He taught all of us to be good, honest and charitable." Mr..Epstein is the father of Sarah (Mra. Julius) Schreiber, Jack Epstein (wife, Lucille), and Harold Epstein (wife, Etta). He is the grandfather of Diane Dempsey, Marlene Parilman, Ronee Krashes, Diane Zipay, Paul, Steven and Gary Epstein. He is the great-grandfather of Todd, Joshua, Michelle, Jeremy, Kimberly, Lindsay, Cari, Corey, Haley, Robbie, Benjamin, Michad and Elizabeth. "W«-w«Bt til of our friends and relatives to share our joy in celebrating our father's 100th birthday," the family said. A Kiddush luncheon in Mr. Epstein's honor will take place on Aug. 20, following at Beth Israel Synagogue.
By Mary FeUmaa, eiecutive director Neiwaaka Jewish Historical Society "Uiuler the clock at Brandeis" was the meeting place of generations of Omahans. The lOth-floor Tea Room, the Pompeian Room and the well-known Brandeis cafeteria were the locations of many business meetings and social get-togethers. The basement at Brandeis was the scene of many a money-saving sale and the forenmner of the famous Filene's basement concept today. The eighth-floor toy department was the place to go for entertaining the kids and sho|9ing for every kind of plaything and toy. Memories of these now past moments in the hiatory of Omaha merchandiaing, and photographs and memorabilia of those who created and developed that institution known as "Brandeis" will be on exhibit starting Aug. 31,7:30 p.m., when the Nebraska Jewiah
'M(adi&r(^.X: and Sona"- coUectioo. The exhibit is open to all members of the community. A reception in the gallery from 7:30-9 p.m., will be under the chairmanahip of Genevieve Bomstein, Sally Malaahook and Fran MiUer. The exhibit, which was made poeaible through the E. John Brandeis Foundation eatablished by Alan and Marda Beer, wUI be on diaplay in the "Corridor of Jewiah Hiatory" muaeum of the NJHS at the Jewiah Community Center. It has bean prepared by Ducky MiUar and Suzie Sngar and
J. LBraaAia will be open for viewing dur- ally opened a fUall clothing ing the hours the JCC ia atoie. open. In Omaha, Mr. Brandeis The Brandeis saga began opened "The Fair" at 606 in 1881 when Jonaa Leopokl South 13 street. As his three Brandeis, a 44-year-old na- sons, Arthur, Emil and tive of Prague, Bohemia, a^ Hugo, grew older they enrived in' Omaha with hia tered hia buaineas and bewife and four children. He came partnara in "J.L. had previously lived in Mil- Brahdets and Sona." waukee and Monitowac, Tha atore, now called Wis., where he had atarted "The Boaton Store," moved with a puahcart and eventu(Ceatiaaad oa Page 4)
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By Lyada Frank Than'a a I*ersian paddlar in town aeeklng an Omaha Jawiah grooar. Thia paddlar, however, lan't trying to aeU hia waraa. Ha ia Brace Adler, eumatll* V^'V^ ^ roUofpaddhrAllHakiBin Opera/Omaha'i production of "Oklahoma" at the Or pheum Theatre, and he would like to peraonally thank the grocer for befri«i^yafe hie parenta 43 yaara ago. Ihlr. Adlar'a pueata, va*MWville«adYiM*tha> ater parfonMra Julius Adbr and Henrietta Jaoobaoa, ware travaUu tram CfUfor nia htdi to New Y^ in 1»4& whan they atoppad at • email Omaha grocery atore to quench thiir thiret ThiywwababrMidbgrtha grocer who rarngiiaad them bom thair Ykdah thMtar
as a rabbi, became i and ainger aftarl ing to America at thai of the eeatury. "He didn'l want to make nwney tnaA nUgian, - Mr. Adbr aakL^ Mr. Jacobaon and his wil Beaaie,tawsdthel and Jacobagn triad to i a Yiddlah theater in LoujB. Mr. Adlar'a Irving and Hymia J^ SOD. were alao big attta I tha YidkMah theaUr. N«winhiaear<y40'i Adier began hia own? BraoaAdlK caraar at the age ol i perfannanoaa. Although his and had hia firat parsnu have forgotlfB the part at age aeven. By Btan'a aaoM, thsf have not Umo he waa 17, he waa ( fbrgottw his Undaeaa. ing 10 to U shows a I llr. Adiar, who will be (SO weeka) and pla, pwfcnnlng hat* through diaractar rolae-aUdlB« Aug. SI, comee'tram a kng ahow and a graodfather I line of actor^ Hia grand- another. All thia tnMM, I talhar, Joeeph Jacobecn. aaki. helped him wh9 w«a arigtaaUy ordahtad eaPwe*
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By Hugh Orgel TEL AVIV (JTA) - Two Israeli experts on the Middle East, speaking at a public meeting here, have come to the uncomfortable conclusion that Syria is definitely preparing for an eventual confrontation with Israel. Brig. Gen. (Res.) Aharon Levran, editor of "Middle East Military Balance," a publication of the Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies at Tel Aviv University, and Dr. Yossi Olmert, head of the Syrian and Lebanese desk at the university's Dayan Center for Middle East and African Studies, both estimated that although the chances of a Syrian-initiated war with Israel in the near future is slight, Syria is nonetheless bent on some stage of war with the Jewish state in the future. Levran, a former deputy commander at the National Defense College, said that
th« Syrians "are doing everything to prepare themselves for war, but I would risk saying that I doubt they will initiate a war with Israel so long as they are aloqe and without an Arab coalition partner, particularly Iraq and Jordan." He said that "while Syria is not planning to embark in a premeditated war with Israel in the short term, this does not mean that a circumstantial war cannot occur between Israel and Syria." In fact, while leaders of the mainstream Palestine Liberation Organization were meeting at their headquarters in Tunis to conaider plans to establish a Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza, the Syrian press was dismissing such an attempt as "a big conspiracy against the Palestinian cause" because such a move would lead to a recognition of Israel.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 MZ Yoshanah Program SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 ,ICC Youth Triathlon Frieda! Academy, Bar-B-Que. 4 p.m., at school USY Pledge Night, 6 p.m.. Revolving Door Pan Tournament, Fund-Raiser, 12:30 p.m., Beth Israel MONDAY, AUGUST 22 YES, 10 a.m. JFS Board, 7:30 p.m. ORT Fashion Show/Luncheon, noon TUESDAY, AUGUST 23 Bureau for Aging Board Meeting, noon Federation Board, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24 Foundation Boafd, 4 p.m. B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers. noon, Howard Johnson's NCJW Newcomers Party. 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 Walk-in Drop-in. 10:30 a.m.. Beth El Jewish War Vets. 7:30 p.m.. Post |1 UTTO Teachers Meeting, 7:30 p.m.. Beth Israel
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aai®ffi?a®col KREISMAN/FR08T Marcy Roslyn FVoat and David Brian Kreiaman were married on Aug. 13, at Mt. Zion Temple in St. Paul, Minn. Rabbi Leigh Lemer officiated at the Saturday evening ceremony. A reception at the University Club in St. Paul followed the caremony. Mandy Frost was maid of honor for her sister. Alao attending the bride was her sister-in-law, Shelley Sperry of Washington, D.C.; MadeIon Kreiaman of St. Paul, sister of the bridegroom; Debra Tuler of Boston, Mass. Sarah Kreiaman, sister of the bridegroom, was a junior'brideamaid and the bridegroom's cousin. Laurel Seeley-Kreisman, was flower girl. The bridegroom's best man was Mai;tin (hrings of St. Paul. Groomsmen were Michael Frost, brother of the bride, of Waaluqgton D.C.; Kevin Albers and W. Michael Neal of Madison, Wis. Ring bearer was Jonathan Seeley-Kreisman, cousin of the bridegroom. Marlen and Murray Frost of Omaha are parents of the Ivida The bridegroom is the son of Linda and PeterKreiaman of St. Paul. The bride, a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin at Madison, will attend the University of Minnesota Law School; the bridegroom, who also graduated from the University of WiaccBuin-Madiacm, will be working in the Twin Cities l.MAGINE
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Following a wedding trip to Boundary Waters, Minn., the couple will live in St. Paul. DAVIS/ANDRIES Nancy Qail Andries and Dr. David L. Davis, both of Minneapolis, Minn., were married July 8 (at The Bakken Library in MinneapoUs. Judge Allen Oleiaky officiated at the ceremony, which was followed by a dinner at the Minneapolis Club. Honor attendants were Jean Lawless of Minneapolis, sister of the bride, and Henry A. Davis, brother of the bridegroom. Parents of the newlyweds are Dr. and Mrs. Edward P. Andries of Aberdeen. S.D., and Florence C. Davis and Pennie Z. Davis of Omaha. The couple will reside in Minneapolis where the bridegroom is a practicing plastic surgeon and the bride is a flight attendant frith Delta Airlines.
ated from the University of Colorado and is a sales representative for Data-Fox Computer Products, Inc. Her fiance, a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, is an attorney with Brown and Bain, P.A. A wedding is planned for Feb. 18 in Phoenix. Kathy Ohsman and Louia Hoffman OHSMAN/HOFFMAN Mr. and Mrs. William Wasserkrug announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathy J. Ohsman of Phoenix, Ariz., to Louis J. Hoffman, also of Phoenix. The future bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Hoffman of Wilmington, Del. Ms. Ohsman is' also the daughter of the late Seymour Ohsman, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The bride«lect was gradu-
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REAGAN APPOINTEE WASHINGTON (JTA) David Zwiebel, director of government affairs and general counsel for Agudath Israel of America, has been appointed by President Rcuiald Reagan as a member of the newly created National Commission on Children, a panel to explore ways to "safeguard and enhance the physical, mental and emotionaJ well-being of all the children of the nation."
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The City of Omaha has notified the Jewish Community Center of the closing to through traffic of 132nd street south of Dodge through Sept. 19. Crews will be removing the existing bridge about 650 feet south of West Dodge road and constructing a roadway culvert. Boys Town can be accessed via Walsh drive, and access to the Jewish Community Campus will be north from Pacific street. Don Groese, Omaha project manager, may be contacted at 444-6109 forjdditional information.
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started by his father. He also was a veteran of World War I. He was awarded honors in 1962 by the United Jewish Appeal and by the Jewish Federation of Council Bluffs in 1969 for his fund-raising activities in behalf of Israel and the local Jewish community. His friends honored him with a community celebration in 1974. Mr. SalUman was a long-time member of B'nai B'ritL Graveside services were conducted Aug. 12 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Council Bluffs. The family has suggested that memorials be given to a favorite charity.
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Advertiaing Age magazine, in a recent article recalling the deaths of five advertising teecutives a year ago, wrote about Robert Goldstein, former vice president, advertising Proctor and Gamble. The article, by Laurie Freeman, listed some of the memorials established to honor the late advertising executive, son of Art and Ruth Goldstein of Omaha. The honors include the following: The National Advertisers and the Advertising Council has established the Robert V. Goldstein Award for distinguished service as an advertising council campaign
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By Bonnie Pawlosld and Ruth Potash This week the Omaha By CathfTne Gereon Committee for Soviet Jewry JERUSALEM (JTA) suggests that Omahans write to Leonid Klopoukh of At a time of warming relations between Israel and Leningrad. Mr. Klopoukh and his the Soviet Union, a wommother applied for permis- en's Zionist organization sion to emigrate from the has taken steps to include Soviet Union in May 1986. Soviet Jewish women in The following month they their worldwide group. World Emunah Women were refused exit visas with of Israel inaugurated a no explanation. Mr. Klopoukh wants to be chapter in L«ungrad and a physician but has been re- Moscow on Aug. 1. Ivriah fused entry to university be- Levine, Emunah chairpercause he is a Jew. He cur- son, said the Soviet rently works as a dental Emunah groups are starttechnician but is harassed ing at a crucial time for at work and threatened with Soviet Jewry. "Wo are working to induction into the Soviet ''stroigthen core groups Army. Omahans may write to which atand for the princiMr. Klopoukh at: Rubin- ples of World Emunah: stein St. 9/3. Apt 18, Lenin- Jewish family life, Jewish grad 191002, RSFSR, education for Jewish living USSR. The Jewish Commu- and love of-^Medinat Yisnity Center has a mail box rael (the State of Israd)," Levine said. for Soviet Jewry iettars.
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Little things mean a lot I am reminded of this by an interesting bit of information that was conveyed to the Old Timers group at the Jewish Community Center this week. Mayor Walt Calinger, the guest speaker, quipped that Norm Komey had opened the door to the JCC for him remarking that before Mr. Calinger had become mayor, the reverse would have taken place. The Mayor used this story to explain how his job offers the opportunity to do things for people outside the usual. To explain this, he related the following story: A local hospital had called his office to see if it might be possible for the mayor's staff to provide a key to the city for an out-of-town patient suffering from leukemia. Apparently the treatment for the 14-year-old boy was not going top je«U and he and his mother were depressed. When the mayor heard of ihe request, he told his secretary that he would deliver the key in person. He didn't call the usual entourage of reporters and cameramen to accompany him. He felt it to be a private moment in which he could share his feelings with the youjigster and his mother. When he presented the key and talked with the boy about his schoolwork, the youngster responded with pleasure and hope while the mother expressed how thrilled she was that the mayor of Omaha would take the time and make sudi an effort to help her aon. If the aura of the mayor's otRce can be used to bring some ray of hope to those in need, Tm happy to try and help," the mayor said. My opening sentence was little things mean a lot, but after writing this column, I don't think it was such a little thing. This is the kind of story that I love to print, and I only wish that we had such items more often.
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into the character actor he is today and it lieeps him very busy. Mr. Adier explained that Yiddish theater started around 1876 in the wine cellars of Rumania with perfoi* mances by wandering troubadours. Yiddish was the common language of all the Jews, whether they were from the Middle East, Europe or even South America. When immigration to America began at the turn of the century, Yiddish was again the common language. The immigrants didn't understand English, so while Americans went to the movies, the Jews went to the Yiddish theater. Stars included such people as Molly Picon, Maurice Schwartz and Muni Weisenfreundt. The latter went on to make movies and is bet-' ter known as Paul Muni. Community spirit and togetherness was realized when people went to the theater and.Adler said, "Yiddish theater nourished the soul." He related an incident several years ago when an old man came up to him after a Yiddish theater performance and said it reminded him of the days when he worked 12 to 13 hours a days in a sweatshop and then went to the Yiddish theater. "The theater was better than eating supper," the man told Mr. Adler. The Yiddish theater was different from today'stheeter. Mr. Adler said the actors and stars financed their own shows, built the seta and did their own make-up.
He also said the Yiddish theater borrowed dance steps and such from Broadway shows and Broadway stole the life style from the Yiddish theater. Mr. Adler describes the Yiddish theater as "an amalgam of every style of theater. We did dramas, song and dance, comedies, melodramas and even Shakespeare." Mr. Adler recalled the Yiddish theater version of "Hamlet" was called "Yeshiva Boy" and, because he couldn't be a prince, the lead character became the son of a rabbi. '' I owe a great deal to the Yiddish theater," Mr. Adler said. "I got so much from Yiddish theater and it's my heritage. I fe^l honor-bound and duty-bound to give some back, to keep it alive." He did this two years ago by performing in a Yiddish theater company's production of "Golden Land" and he also does a one-man show about the Yiddish theater. For his role of Ali Hakim in "Oklahoma," Mr. Adler borrows some of the little touches first used by Joseph Buloff. Mr. Buloff, an old friend of Adler, was taken out of the Yiddish theater in 1943 to play that role. "I don't imitate him but I try to honor him," Mr. Adler said of his friend who died five years ago. Mr. Adler, who grew up speaking Yiddish and displays a perfect accent, said, "Through overassimilation the Yiddish language was lost to the second generation. They never hear the language, but when they hear it they love the sound. It's a very fUv(»ful rich, ez-
Six weeks^ in Israel lifetime opportunity' (Continned from Page 1) the country and devdop intense friendships with others on the tour. Jennifer took mere thsg 300 photos to nmaober the land and tho people. "I was very impreaaed with the Wan and being with the people there. I don't speak Hebrew, but I felt at home." She said that one of her most (Keitiag saqMricaoes came when she reached scross the border with Egypt and picked up a rock as one of her souvanira to bnng nOflia Oiiil's Bost memorable rwwIsrHwiscsntaredonber expsflracs in an Israeli hotfiital where she was admittad foUowing davekipmsBt of a fever. "I was there for four days and ths doctors were just great. The lK)S|)ital was not as nodsra as those in Oma-
ha, but the doctors impressed me with their knowledge and care." Scott also experienced a medical problem diagnosed as toosQlitia. but recovered in the home of his ooonaeiar, Sofi, and her family for three dajrs. "I just relaxed, watched televisioB and enjoyed their hoepitaUty." Another rewarding part of the ssfMrteee, the group pointed out, was the practice of spending 9uu>bat weekanda with I vasU bmtlies. It was daring sas of thaae iresluB^ that Attsoo was reuaited with Ocosi Milstain. who wss hi Omaha aiswyears ago staying at ABjaon's home during that The group ezpraased thanka to the Caii Fnhm Foimdatiaa and to the Jewish Fsdiratian of Omaha for snbaMlsiBg ths tripi
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preasive language. "The immigrants wanted to be American and now that they have established themselves they can go back. Where they once wanted to blend in, now there's pride in being unique," Mr. Adler said. He said some of the universities in New York are now offering courses in Yiddish and there are still two or three Yiddish theater companies in New York. However, English has been added so that no one feels left out. Mr. Adler likens "Oklahoma" to the Yiddish theater. "Both are about people with dreams and aspirations caring for one another and
recall a sense of community." Mr. Adler who said he will probably appear in his 1,000th performance of "Oklahoma" while in Omaha, has been playing the Ali Hakim role, off and on, since 1974. He has also appeared in other Broadway shows and has done national and regional tours. Last simmier he was in Omaha with a touring company of "The Odd Couple," with Tim Conway and, Pat Harrington. "Oklahoma," which nms through Aug. 21, is being co-produced by Opera/Omaha and the Miimesota Opera. Tickets are available at Tix, Younkers, the Civic Auditorium or by calling Opera/Omaha at 346-0357.
NJHS to open exhibit on J.L. Brandeis and Sons ,(CoDtinued from Page 1) for'a short time to 114 South 16th street and in 1891 to the northwest corner of 16th and Douglas streets, at which site a new building was erected in 1895. By 1906, following a fire in 1894, a new building was erected on the south side of Dou^as at 16th and eventually, with two new floors added, became a 10-story building, the largest store in the Midwest where merchandise from all over the world was displayed. In 1912, Emil perished with the sinking of the Htanic and Hugo, 43, died on the q;)erating table during surgery. Following those family tragedies, a couain, George Brandeis, was brought fix>m Chkago to run the business, with Arthur serving aa president until his death in 1916. After Arthur's death his son, E. John Brandeis, bocame the preeidtot untfl his death in 1974. Well-known names in the merchandising business and
civic growth of Omaha were Brandeis executives Karl N. Louis, brother-in-law of George Brandeis; Richard Einstein, E. F. Pettis, Lester Marcus and many others whose photographs will be on display in the exhibit. Alan Baer, a nephew of E. John Brandeis and son of Brandeis' sister, Leola Brandeis Baer, becaipe the owner {("nd nresioMt .<(f Brandeis Bv^iprnes in 1974 until 19^ when the stores were sold to Younkers company. The story of the leadership of Brandeis stores, which eopanded thrau(d>out the states of Nebraska and Iowa, their involyemant in numerous civic enterprises, and a variety of artifacts and memorabilia showing, in print aad photographs, the history of this wellknown establishment will be included in the exhibit. Availshis for an attending the exhilat win be copies of the Brandria famOy tias and tbs histanr of the J7L. Brandeis and Sons stores and family.
Kerrey: U.S. can't afford a war today Former Governor Bob Kerrey told B'nai B'rith Breodbreakers Wednesday that if the United States had to fight, a war today, thirs woud be no way to pay the cost "The dsikit is driving our foreign policy, and there is an uawflUngnasi to pay the bill," aakl Mr. Kanay. the Damooatk candidata for thsU.a8Mata Ha told th» gmv that the fiaeal pobcjr ol the Raagan aiWBialntiarfaapW with aimilar attitadea toward trado and agricolturs rapraasBt a "tinU" ayfnadi on tha part of fBfsraaMBt today. Ua said the ddbopa ths couatty (aosa awl tba lahietpaea of the fofwamat to adifciaB tfca proUsaas "head oa"iaoMfBeatofysdsdrioB to nm for the UA SsBAnothar faettr Motrftatr tag to Ma dsdaioB to na is ths baliaf to Ms aWB^to rosotva sosM of thaas probIMBS bacauaa of Ma paraoaal ha
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This is one of a aeries of articles on the subject "Getting Out to Vote." This article addresses the problem of the college age voter, and according to the S}magogue Council of America, the two most significant gtaapn of Jewish non-voters are the 18-26-year-olds and older Jews. In general, voter re^stration and turnout among those of coUege-age is alarmingly low. Being new to the habit of voting plays a role in this, as does the fact that college students tend not to be permanently rooted in the communities in which they live. Voting is an obligation and a privilege that should not be taken lightly. Our elected officials shape policy that affects us. Your vote shapes and affects governments and your vote does make a
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difference! More than one million Jews in this country are not registered to vote and you cmi^ reverse tfiis astonishing trend by participating in this fundamental right. Registering and voting is fairly simple, so please let us have a big turnout of voters from the college studente in the upcoming elections. If you want any information about absentee ballots, voter registration or polling place locations, call the election commissioner 444-7200 or the ADL/CRC office, 3331303.
By Morris-Maline "I see a dream being fulfilled right before my eyes." This is how Omaha businessman Sol Parsow talks about the young man he befriended in Moscow, the young man who now is attending college at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Mr. Parsow met Saaha Murinson during a trip te the Soviet Union in 1984 and has "adopted" him as one individual to be helped. "There's no way I can help the hundreds of thousands who need help, but I can direct my attention to one and this effort is giving me a great deal of satisfaction." Mr. Parsow started a fund-raising campaign last
''B'nai B'rith stamp The government of Israel has issued a postage stamp honoring B'nai B'rith, the world's largest Jewish organization, for a century of dedicated service to the Jewish homeland. The June 1988 stamp commemorates the 100th aimiversary of the first B'nai B'rith lodge in Jerusalem. The new stamp features a Jerusalem landmark that
has been declared an historic building: the B'nai B'rith library, recently renovated following a gift by Philip and Ethel Klutznick. Mr. Klutznick, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce, is an honorary international president of B'nai B'rith. Covers of the B'nai B'rith stamp are available from the B'nai B'rith Philatelic Service, 906 Playfbrd Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20901.
year to help Sasha attend college and already has advanced money for tuition. "I plan to visit him, hi; widowed mother and his brother in Israel early next month, and at that time I will provide him with additional funds," said Mr. Parsow. According to Mr. Parsow, his attempt to help the Russian emigrant is hie way of paying back all of those people who helped him when he was growing up. "Nobody can help the entire world, but an individual certainly can help one person," he added. Mr. Parsow has raised money by publicizing his quest in the Jewish Press and by encouraging those desiring to send him gifts to instead contribute to the Sasha educational fund. "I've been able to raise more than $1,800 so far, and I'm going to continue until Saaha graduates and becomes self sufficient in Israel." He said this relationship with Sasha is like a dream come true. "I'm overjoyed that he was able to get out of Russia and to see that he is attending college in Jerusalem is beyond my wildest imagination," Mr. Parsow added.
Alan Bloteky, research physkastand manager of the Omaha Veterans Administration Medical Center's research nuclear reBloteky actor facility, has been elected chairman of the Isotopes and Radiation Division of the American Nuclear Society. The division fs devoted to furthering the understanding and control of natural and manmade sources of nuclear radiation and to stimulate their application in industry, scientific research, and for the benefit of society in general.
H. Lee Gendler, president of Marathon Realty Corporation, has been recognized by Radisson Hotel Corporation for his role in the development of the new Worldwide Hotel Reservation Center. The new facility at 116th and Blondo streets is scheduled for occupancy in March 1989. Marathon has been in real estete de-' velopment since 1976. Lori Blatt, daughter of Marilyn and Mike Blatt, has passed the CPA examination. A 1987 graduate of the University of Missouri, Ms. Blatt has been employed at Peat Marwick & Main CPA firm in Kansas City, Mo.
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BREADBRBAKERS Richard Diamond has announced that the guest speaker at the Aug. 24 B'nai B 'rith Breadbreakers luncheon will be Omaha City Councilman Jim Cleary. Breadbreakers meets at noon every Wednesday at Howard Johnson's, 72nd and G rover streets. The luncheon is open to the community.
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'Yeshivacation' A program termed "Yeshivacation" will take place Aug. 28 and Aug. 29 .from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Chabad: Lubavitch of MidAmerica, 640 South 124th Avenue. According to Rabbi Mendel Katzman, the two days of Torah study will offer "intensive" one-on-one discussion and will include ethics, Mishna, and Tahnud. Information may be obtained from Rabbi Katzman or Rabbi Alan Gonsher, chairman.
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PERSONALS Sincere thanks to all my wonderful family and friends for the beautiiul cards and contributiong sent in honor of my 86th birthday. Rote BoCfaum. I sincerely thank all my friends in Y.E.S. and Beth Israel Synagogue for their many cards and donations during my recent hospitalization. Aspedal thank vou to Cfantor and Mri. FeU^man. sUy Rhodes
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Temple Israel SERVICES: Friday: 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Aryeh Azriel and Cantor Harold Firestone will officiate. Rabbi Azriel will speak on "Under the Chupah— Some reflections about broken dryers, toothpaste and intimacy. Saturday: 11:15 a.m. Rabbi Azriel continues his theme for the Shabbat morning service: "The Power of Torah: Multiple Interpretations of Torah." Each Shabbat morning, as part of the morning service, a passage is studied from widely different commentators to sense how scholars and critics from varying backgroimds and perspectives shed light on the text. POST CONFIRMATION Junior and senior high school students are invited to meet with Rabbi Azriel and his family at their home on Monday, Aug.. 29, 7 p.m. Dessert will be served. Conversation will center on "Is there life after Confirmation—An attempt to brainstorm." Call the Temple office, 6566536, for details and to RSVP.
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[nam©®sm nagiiis© By Bert Lewis I don't know if kids still have to write essays on the subject of "What I Did on My Summer Vacation," but 1 have one that would qualify. Actually, my story only represents one week of this summer, but it's worth telling. We've always made something of a tzimmees about birthdays in our family. And given a really special one, we really try a little harder. This August included the birthday of our eldest and since he was bom in 1948, you can see why we felt it was worth a trip to his neighborhood. Well my dears, that could easily be the understatement of the year. Getting there, contrary to the advertising world, was not half the fun. We were cruelly treated by some very unfriendly airline folks and in the 18 hours it took us to go from Omaha to Newark, we could have been in Tel Aviv. Never mind—we made it, finally. And then what happened? Almost too much to tell about, but I'll try. For one thing, we bad oiu" first trip to a charming island where city folk run away to. Never mind what the ride on the ferry did to my hair. The ride was fun and when we arrived, we were met by a group of smiling young people who made us very welcome. We settled in for the weekend and checked out the Atlantic Ocean, the hot sand, the inviting swimming pool of the friend)neighbor next door, and prepared for the birthday festivities to follow the next day. Thie day—B-day. Many, many people; hot, hot sun; little kids yellhig and splashing; big kids trying to look grownup but still have a really good time; lots of refreshments of every description, camera clicking and rolling and more than a little confusion. But I believe it's fair to say it was a gorgeous party and a good time was had by aU. More? Sure, why not, it was a full week after alL We returned to the city and began a new round of family connecting. Now we get on the train and bop down to Princeton to check out two-month-old Sam and his parents. One day devoted to that, then back to NYC. At this point, I have to say that Omaha at its worst summer day isn't as miserable as the Big Apple. Unreal heat, humidity, smells, flaring tempers, impatience carried to its highest level. I now better understand why New Yorkers plot and scheme to run away from the city at any opportunity during August. But all of that is not to say we didn't do some great things and have a wonderful time. The dinner cruise was elegant (and cool) and the view of Miss Liberty after dark with bright spotlights on her waa breathtaking. The concert at Lincohi Center was marvakNis, the various ethnic foods ei)joyed in this restaurant or that were great, and the time spent with the almost-two-yearold was very special. Remhid me to tell you how expertly she operates the VCRI If I had three times as much space I could better relate the emotions and events of the second week in August 1988. Since I don't, 1 'U settle for telling you it was, in the wMtls of today's young—awesome. We came home worn to a frazale, but contented and grateful we could share the big Foui^ O with our son. It was very special.
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New members of Tifereth Israel congregation are Dr. Dan and Delia Morgenstem and then- children, David, Ariel and Ethan. Ira Schreiber recently traveled to Somerset, N.J., to attend the National Railway Historical Society's annufd convention. On Aug. 26, Cece and Gary Hill will sponsor an Oneg Shabbat at Tifereth Israel Synagogue in honor of their parents, Betty and Leo«ill.
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1t was so sad By Benji Grecnberg By telephone from Israel. The second week of our trip to Israel was filled with experiences we never could have in Nebraska. During the week we climbed, swam, and hiked throughout Israel. We started the week in Jerusalem where we visited Yad Vashem, where the history of the Holocaust is displayed in its most horrible detail. "It was so sad I cried," said Debbi Schneider. Then, the group participated in an archaeological
dig at the Tel Marisha, during which we found animal bones, pieces of clay pots and an ancient stove. Mark Erman said after the dig, "I liked it so much, I made a career decision." Dan Kasin added, "It was an experience I'd definitely like to do again." We headed north to the Galilee and saw the prison at Acco, where before 1948, members of the Irgun were imprisoned by the British and executed. We also saw the Israeli-Lebanese border and grottos at Rosh Hanikra. Thursday was an exciting day filled with hiking and swimming. We climbed the Golan Heights and swam in the natural spring water of the ^ilaboon river which empties into the Jordan river. Matt Goldberg said, "It was an adventurous journey through the Golan Heights," and Rob Millimet added, "Looking out from the top of the Golan Heights and seeing Lake Kinnerit and the Gallilee mountains was breathtaking. At night, we played a game called conquering Birya Anew which, according to Lisa Hurwitz, "was fun ©Massage Marilyn Kali, Unnaod Ma.T. CiflCtrtifitnUM By apiiointiMiil .^Jtdah SUaau W7-MM JVeo Rtichian
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Youth Fellows NEW YORK (JTA) Twenty-five teenagers from the United States and Canada have been named 1988 Edgar M. Bronfman Youth Fellows under a unique program designed to develop Jewish community leaders conunitted to Jewish unity. The young people-13 girls and 12 boys—will 'spend five weeks of intensive study, travel and dialogue in Israel this summer to gain a close understanding of the land, culture and customs of the country. The FeUows, all of whom ?rill enter their senior year in high school in the United States or the equivalent in Canada next fall, were chosen from 400 applicants on the basis of character, intellectual interests, special talents and Jeadership qualities. Merit, not financial need, was the standard of selection, according to program officials.
Exhibit honors King NEWYORK(JTA|-An exhibit honoring Martin Luther King Jr. hu ofxaed at Jenuatem'a Int«niatknal Cultural Center for Youth, u part of • tribute on UM 20th uinivarury of tb* dvil rights ieader'a The cmter's diaplay, part «/f larael'a 40th inniverMry calabratkm, translatea to Hebrew the "Hand in Hand for Juetice" exhibit prodiKed by the Waahingtoobwed American-IvMl Committee to Conunamonte Martin Luther King Jr. "We have long admirad Dr. King, who wea a good friend of Israel," said Zvi Dagan, director of tht Cultural Centar. "We beUir'e it la vital to bring the maaaign of hU Ufe and work to Bchoob all ov«r our country and to Jeruaalem viaitars from aU over tha worid." lodudMllBtheaikaiitan pho^ographa and testa de^^1^ the higfaUghte of Kin^'a ev«ir.
Omaha women motivated by UJA conference By Joanie Jacobson Federation public relations director • Bobbie Epstein, 1988-89 chairman of the Women's Federation Campaign, along with Cheryl Coopier and Ann Goldstein, cochairmen; and EUie Penner, Women's Division director, recently returned from the UJA Midwest Women's Division Leadership Conference in Chicago. "I'm very grateful to the Omaha Jewish community for sending us to this conference," said Mrs. Epstein. "It's the most important thing this community does for the Women's Campaign because it gets us outside ourselves. It allows us to see the 'bigger picture,' and we came home very excited, motivated and strongly committed to sharing what we learned." The UJA conference is held for campaign leadership and professionals to hear topical speakers, exchange practical ideas and network with leadership from around the region. "I was amazed by the amount of knowledge these women had," said Mrs. Cooper, "and awed by the fact they could address an audience extemporaneously. There was not a minute wasted. From the moment we got there, we never asked why WQ were doing this." "It opened our eyes to what we want to accomplish," Mrs. Goldstein added. "We have a plan. We have goals. It was the beginning of the four of us really working together for the good of this community, the world Jewish community
(bom left) Bobbie Epstein, diainnan; ElHe Penner, women's division director, and Ann Goldstein and Cheryl Cooper, co<hairmen of the 198»-89 Women's Federation Campugn, review notes from the UJA Midwest Women's Divisian Leadership Conference held in Chicago, Illinois. and Israel; we are all connected." "A successful women's campaign treats every woman like a lady and respects her intelligence," Mrs. Epstein remarked. "We're dealing with thinking, responsible Jewish wpmen of ibe 'SO's and we better know how to talk to them. "The conference confirmed one 'very important thing for me," she continued, "that we are not just Jewish women in Omaha, Nebraska. We're Jewish women in the United States of America and, beyond that, the Diaspora—Jewish women of the world outside the State of Israel. There's great pride in that feeling." According to Mrs. Cooper, Omaha faces the same concerns and problems as other Jewish communities. "Nobody really likes asking people for money," she explained, "but we're committed to raising
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.Qtiivan.T RnH former fnrmnrATSteven J. Rod, eX' eutive director of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, will introduce Postmaster General Anthony Frank at the 1988 Omaha stamp ahow, Sept. 2 at 11 a.m., at the grand ballroom of the Holiday Inn. Mr. Rod. honorary chairman of the show, will give Mr. Frank and Mayor Walt Calinger a tour of the ahow following the ribban«utting ceremony. Mr. Rod who had been general chairman of the 1988 ahow, raaigned that poaition whfsn ha left Omaha in April te become director, ataff training and retantioo for JWB in New York aty. The ahow committe then aakad that he aarve aa honorary chairman, y^
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funds for the Federation and for Israel and understand their importance. It's a responsibility we all share. "The response in Omaha has been very positive," she continued. "Those who have been asked to work on the '88-89 campaign have said 'yes' immediately. It's very exciting to see things already falling into place." "It was our responsibility as campaign chairs to attend this conference," Mrs. GoUstein said. "When lay leadership is better trained to raise dollars, we'll all feel better about giving, and better about our participation in Federation life." "It was inspiring to spend 36 hours with a group of bright, intelligent, 'with-it' Jewish women from a 15state area," concluded Mrs. Epstein. "We went to learn how to run a campaign. We came home ready to do it."
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