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ISwdn lippy Mt) of Warren, Ohio, • liatioiial United Jewiah Appeal Womoi's Dividon board member, preeanta • Lion of Jndah gold and emerald pia to Roae Blaaldn in appTMiation (or her gift to the 1969 Women'* VJA/Federatkm Campaign. TUa preaeatatioB took place Monday at the Nebraaka Furniture Mart Mra. B'e daaghter, Fraacea Batt, (right) received • gold and diamond pin at the Chai/Grand Gifta appreciation lobebeon earlier in the day. Mra. Lippy wearo her Lion of Judidk pin as a neclilace. This is the first time that Lion of Jndah pins liave l>«en preaented in Omaha. By Morria MaUne A political scientist said that American Jews must start building political coalitions to launch a Jewish aganda on the national "Tha time for a Jawish aganda is now," Dr. Ellsn Cannon told 75 women attaadii« tba Grand Gifta luncheon Monday at the Cloud Room in Kiewit nasa. Dr. Cannon, a political oommentator and producer for National Public Radio, qaid that Jews must vote for what's beat for the Jews and that a Jewish sgenda is needed in both the Republicaiv and Democratic parties. She pointed out thst American demographics have cbangod to tba point where U p«r cant ol tba federal electorate is made up of Blacks; 3.8 per c«it of Hispanics and 4.3 per cant of Asian-Americans. "Jawa, «A tbe other hand, make up • aUver that is shrinking," aiplaining that tbe Jewiah abca is 2.3 per cant and that about one millia« younaer Jaws ara not

even registered to vote. She urged an all out campaign to register Jews even if it maana ii«f*-*"'t'g voter registration booths near synagogues. Dr. CaiAoon said that tbe 5.6 million Jews in Amerlaa we not producing enough childrai and that American Jewry ia e^Mriancing aero populaticm growth. "With growing assimilation, growing intennsiriage, and the graying of American Jewry, an unbelievable message has come home." flat message, she said, is the meaning of the Holocaust—"we have one of the moat rapidly graying popalationa of any group in America." According to Dr. Cannon, Jews have a rich hiatory in both political partisa and that eitorta have to be mad* to equip both pariiaa with a Jewish agenda. "This must be a call to bring people togetherbuild a ctmsMaoa—not eraaU (ut(Mr 4l*W«»a." She ai^Uiaad that tbe lor a Jewiah

agenda are : "never again, not to Bitberg, nor a notion of universalizing the Holocaust; eanunltmeat to Israel, American Jews must keep Israel strong and speak up regarding endangered commnnitiea whare' ver in ue world they may be; Npairteg the world, the Jewish Agenda must encompass hunger, the enviroament, the homeless, child abuse... She urged Jewish women to start getting involved at the State level and build coalitions with Blacks, Hispanics, and Asians and seek friends on every issue. A highlight of the Grand Gifta hucbeon was the presentatioQ of Lion of Jndah pins to Frances Batt aitd Mrs. BaU's mother, Raae Bhimldn. When Sandra Lippy, a national UJA Women's Diviaioa board member was advised that Mrs. Blumkin would not be at the Itmcheon, she visited Mrs. B later in the afternoon at the Nebraska Furniture Mart and completed tbe preeentation in the store.

Jewish Book Month events provide program variety By Hatk fichlMl ariaty of prqgranM, •pMtScattir to thf J«aWb coBUumity Uwdtwiabab^ Jearlib Community iaotisbratioBofN^ . Jawiab Book Month . 4i tba IMS Jawish Book Fair lillHiMchM) on Suaday, Novk 13. and conchtdaa on Swfacr. Dec U. , Edyth*WoltJla«)ikFailaration Library aaaouliiva dkactor, said (k^ tb*

and other unkiue Itans wiU be on display beginning at 11 a.m. OB Nov. 13, and throui^bfiiut tbe month's obOoe of iHraal'a leading autbora aad pim**fi| eonmJbtatoc*. Ze'av Chafata. wiB bfitt Gtaiaha on Nw. SO. and («r ika fiitl tiow in mm jr«Mt» • ooBMOMtity braakfast/lactur* wiU be haU aa part of tha Jewish Book yaatk ««Mnttaa. Mr. OMM* iriB dtoCM* tha

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Jewry. There will be no charge for the program, which will begin promptly at 9:30 aja. From 1977 to 19«3. Mr. OtafsU asnrad aa diraetar o< laraal'a GiofvamaMnt Praaa Office and in that capacity hs waa Israel's chief liaiacn with tbt w«fU praaa. "Mr Chafets is an eloquent "aad VB an piaaaad to fadng; hta to Oaaaha bom IsiaaL'^^ Fttr Ite Ittkyaar la arew, the asDual woaBsn'* hachaonwabaiiiifMiinriilhy all to Jevirii wwbin*a or-

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Foundation names Kaslow for endowment award By Morris Maline Attorney Howard Kaslow, past president of Federation, has been selected to receive the 1988 Endowment Achievement Award. This award, nomination of which comes from the Foundation Board of Trustees, is preaented annually to an individual who through "leadership, vision and dedication, has been most instrumental in the successful growth of the Foundation's Endowment Fund." Formal announcement of the award will be made later this month at the General Assembly of the Council of Jewish Federations and presentation will be made locally at the annual meeting of the Federation, According to the citation, Mr. Kaslow was instnmiental in the planning and building of tbe new Jewish

Howard Kaah>w Community Center and served as vice president and secretary of the Federation before being elected president. In 1383, he headed tbe Endowment Fund Study committee, whose recom-

mendations led to the creation of the Foundation of ' the Jewish Federation of Omaha, a division of the Federation established to administer endowed funds for the benefit of the entire Jewish community. An attorney almost 26 years and a practitioner of estate ptamdng, Mr. iCsslow explains the benefits of charitable giving to his '^dients, and his efforts have resulted in substantial gifts to the Federation. Recently, Mr. Kaslow spoke on benefits in the tax code which help charitable giving, during a seminar on money for women, sponsored by the Foundation and FirsTier. Mr. Kaslow also serves on the Foundation's Professiooal k&naary Committee. Last year's recipient was Jule N. Newntan, ti

Arafat says election won't stop intifada By It)itb E. Chvber R0ME(JTA)-PaIe8tiDe Liberation Organisation chief Yaair Arafat offered his analysis of the Israeli elections, and insisted that the results would have no bearing on the intifada—the Paleetiniaa uprising in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. "Tbe revolt will continue, wave after wave, until the end of the occupation," Arafat told reporters here after a 90-minute meeting with Foreign Minister Giulio Andreotti Arafat was making a three-hour stopover after a flight from Ba|[hdad.

As for the ontcame of the election, which put tbe balance of political power in the hands of ultrarOrtbodox and extreme right-wing parties, the PLO chief said, "The results show the failure of the two main parties. "Tha growth of the small partiee shows the oonfuaion of the electorate," Arafat said, although according to him, there waa no diffaraice between Prime Miniatar Yitzhak Shamir's Likud bloc and the I>abor Party beaded by Foreign Minister Shimon Perea. "For the Paleetinians,

there is no differensci between Pares and Shanar. In recent years, we've bad to confront these two in the same government, and you've seen the results." Arafat said the elections will have no efiect on the intifada, which will continue in the occupied territoriee. "In this confusion, the intifada plays an important role," the PLO chief said. "It shows that there ia Bted for great efforts to develop a new msntality in Israel that will uaderataad the profound changes happsning on the international level"

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'Noah's Ark' to have ( world premiere at JCC The world premiere of "Noah's Ark," a new musical by local musicians Debbie Greenblatt and David Seay, will take place Dec. 4 at the Jewish Community Center. This production will be the first at the JCC for more than two years and heralds a new beginning for the theater, according to Andy Stevenson, theater director. Tickets are available at the JCC or may be charged by calling 334-8200. Tickets cost $3.50, or there is a special family rate of tlO per family. Group rates are edso available. According to Mr. Stevenson, "Noah's Ark" will appeal to the whole family. "This show is very exciting to work on," he commented, "since we're taking a story known the world over and adding music, dance and glamour to create marvelous entertaiiunent." The composers, Debbie Greenblatt and David Seay, are artists-in-residence at the JCC through the assistance of the Nebraska Arts Council. Known in the Omaha area through their appearances at the Shake-

speare Festival and the Joslyn Art Museum, they also have wide experience in musical theater. Together with James Larson, they wrote the show "The Return of Johnny Appleseed," which ran at the Emmy Gifford Children's Theater in early 1987. Mr. Stevenson, the show's director, recently moved to Omaha after completing graduate school at the University of Kansas. Originally firom London, England, he has experience in directing and in children's theater. He said he is currently completing plans for a major renovation of the theater at the JCC, and the spring 1989 season is to be announced later this month.

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DaWd Kricsfeld David Jeffrey Kricsfeld will become Bar Mitzvah Kelly Tichauer Nov. 19 at Beth Israel SynKelly Suzaiuie Tichauer agogue. He is the son of will become a Bat Mitzvah CheiVl and Barry Kricsfeld. Nov. 19 at Congregation David is a seventh-grade Beth Torah in Piano, Texas. honor student at Beveridge She is the daughter of Mar- Junior High. He particity and Fred 'Hchauer. pated in the Ad Astra ProKelly is a seventh-grade- gram at Creighton Univerhonor student at Schimelp- sity during the summer. fenig Middle Schod and has His hobbies include playbeen an avid dancer for 10 ing the piano, tennis, golf years, specializing in jazz; and hiking. David has two however, she also enjoys brothers, Alan, 16, and ballet and tap. She has been Michael, 9. He is the granda cheerleader and has son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph played soccer. Kricsfeld and Mr. and Mrs. Kelly is twinning her Bat Bernard Weiss. Mitzvah with Irina Knokh of the USSR; they cherish the same Jewish heritage, but only Kelly has the freedom to celebrate it. Kelly, her sister, Randi, and her brother, Ryan, are the grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs Walter Tichauer, Mrs. Ben Maurer and the late Ben Maurer, all of Omaha. CORRECTION The name of FirsTier was omitted inadvertently as a co-sponsor with the Federation Foundation in a recent story on the women's symposium on financial planning.

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Erie Givner Eric Michael Givner will become Bar Mitzvah Nov. 12 at Temple Israel. He is the son of Donna and Nat Givner. Eric is a seventh-grade honors student at Beveridge Junior High. He enjoys playing baseball and basketball. Eric also plays the piano and competes in interschool math contests. His favorite hobby is collecting baseball cards. He has a brother, Steve, 17, and A sister, Debra. 11. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Eiaenberg of San Diego, Calif., and Dr. and Mrs. David Givner of Wichita, Kan.

can CoUegel of Dentists I at its annual' meeting in Dr. Kutler Washington, D.C. He is past president of the Omaha District Dental Society and the Nebraska Academy of General Dentistry. He is a fellow in the International College of Dentists and the Acadiemy of General Dentistry. He is on the board of the Nebraska Division of the Arnericsn Cancer Society and a member of the Board of Governors of the Omaha Boy's Clubs. Dr. Kutler is presently on the faculty of the University of Nebraska Medical Center and on the staff of Clarkson and St. Joseph Hospitals.

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} ROSECOHN Rose Rife Cohn, a resident of the Row Blumidn Jewish Home, died Oct. 26. Services took place Oct. 27, with burial at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Eden Ostravich, and a grandson. Memorials may be made to the Rose Blumidn Jewish Home. CLARA CHESNEAU Graveside services were held at Golden Hill Cemetery on Nov. 8, for Clara (Schreibnaanl Chesneau, 84. Mrs. Chesneau is survived by her daughter, Marlene Bernstein of Omaha; brothers, Jake Schreibman of Seattle, Wash., and Isa- •

Judith Epstein dies NEW YORK (JTA)-Judith Epstein, who twice served as national president of Hadassah, died here of a • heart attack Oct. 27, four days before her 93rd birthday. Bom in Worcester, Mass., Epstein served as Hadassah's national president from 1937 to 1939, and from 1943 to 1947. She served in many other top positions in the organization, mcluding editor of Hadassah Magazine. PURSUER OF JUSTICE NEW YORK (JTA) New York State Attorney General Robert Abrams was awarded the Rodef 1^ dek, or Pursuer of Justice, prize for his commitment to Jewish life; author Charles Silberman was honored for his socially provocative books, including "A Certain People: American Jews and Their Lives Today." Both were celebrated at the 20th anniversary dinner of the Recoostructionist Rabbinical College.

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dore Schreibman of of Las Vegas, Nev.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to the American Lung Association. RICHARD B. FRIEDLANDER Services were held ajt Temple Israel on Nov. 8 for Richard B. Friedlander. Interment was at Temple Israel Cemetery. Mr, Friedlander is survived by his wife, Nancy E.; son, Jeff; daughter, Lauren; mother, Sylvia Friedlander; brother, Steven Friedlander, RochesUr, N.Y. The family suggests memorials to the Make a Wish Foundation.

D'Amato says no By Yitdiak RaM NEW YORK (JTA) The "land for peace" formula to achieve a settlement in the Middle East is "nonsense," Sen. Alfonso D'Amato (R-N.Y.) toM leaders of the State of Israel Bonds Organization here. Israel should not be pressured into accepting this position, the senator told some 400 leaders in the real estate industry here at an Israel Bonds luncheon. D'Amato asserted that Israel should undertake its own course for peace through direct negotiations with the parties involved The senator said that one of the key conditions for a settlement of the ArabIsraeli conflict is the abolition of the 1975 Arab-sponsored United Nations resolution equating Zionism with racism. Underscoring Israel's importance to American interests in the Middle East, D'Anuto said that the S3 billion in annual American econonuc and military aid to Israel is "a modest investment" on the part of Washington in protecting its long-term global interests. He noted that the aid to Israel is marginal compared to the $130 billion annual American investment in NATO.

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Ellen and Henry Kopp of Baltimore, Md., announce the Oct. 28 birth of a dau£^ter, Jeasica Rosalyn. They also have a daughter, Lauren Arid. Grandparents are Charlotte and Robert Kopp of Silver Spring, Md., and PhyUis and Stuart Fried of Omaha. Great grandmothers are Elizabeth Fried of Omaha, Ida Rappaport of Denver, Colo., and Leah Mayer of Washington, D.C.

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It's back! The "Who is a Jew" controversy is back and the controversy is worse than ever. In the aftermath of the Knesset elections, three ultraOrthodox parties seem to hold Israel's political future in their hands. And what they are talking about are major concessions for joining Shamir's Likud coalition. Foremost among their demands is the "Who is a Jew" amendment to the Law of Return. Next come government enforcement of all kinds of religious customs and restrictions such as the dosing of movie theaters on the Sabbath: In this discussion, let's just talk about the "Who is a Jew" controversy. This amendment to the Law of Return would change Israel's legal definition of a Jew to exclude those who are conVerted according to Reform or Conservative Judaism. The Knesset has rejected this amendment for the past 10 years on the grounds that such a law would delegitimize the majority of American Jews who are either Reform or Conservative. Already, many national Jewish groups in the United States have sent messages to both Shamir and Peres urging that both Likud and Labor not consent to this demand, from the religious parties. The feeling in the United States is that turmoil will be the order of the day in this country if the religious parties have their way. This one issue is of such importance that it seems necessary and desirable for the Omaha Jewish community to bring it into the open for discussion. Perhaps a series of lectures could be held at the Jewish Community Center. Such a series would enable each of our congregational rabbis plus the Lubavitcber rabbi an opportunity to provide us with analysis and opinion so that we can better understand what is happening in Israel and how we should respond. The issue of Who is Jew is highly charged since it affects the standing of so many American Jews—Jews who look to the Law of Return as their natural right as bom or converted Jews. There is a tendency in this community as wdl as in others to bring in outside speakers to guide us in understanding the complex issues of the day. With regard to this particular issue, let's hear from our rabbis first. The issue is back and this time it may not go away, so let's deal with the controversy—right here in Omaha.

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Susan Drazen, director ot the Bureau of Jewish Education, has aimounced a variety of options open to area high school students for the coming summer. "Believe it or not, it's not too early to start making plans to spend a summer in Israel. A variety of six-week tours sponsored by natioiial Jewish organizations exists," Mrs. Drazen said. Each tour includes visits to archaeological sites as well as places of national and historical significance. Modem Israeli institutions will be studied first-hand and participants will spend time as guests of Israeli families on kibbutzim. Hiking, swimming and other athletic activities add to the experience. All of these programs will allow participants to meet other students from throughout the • United States and Canada. The cost of these programs ranges from S2,300 to $2,700 plus airfare to New York, Mrs. Drazen said. She added, "Substantial scholarships are available through ,the Bureau of Jewish Education and yoiusynagogue. Don't hesitate to ask." The programs are: 1. Ramah Community Pilgrimage—This program is sponsored by the National Ramah Commission of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America and is administered by the Jewish Education Council of Kansas City. For more information contact Linda Mann, 393-7110. 2. NOSY Israel Summer

Seminar—The youth movement of Orthodox Jewry, the National Council of Synagogue Youth, sponsors the ISS. More information about the 1989 experience is available horn Cantor Leo Fettman, Beth Israel Synagogue, 666-6288. 3. 1989 NFTY Israel Academy—This program is sponsored by Reform Judaism's National Federation of Temple Youth. More information about the 1989 NFTY Israel Academy is available from Rabbi Aryeh Azriel or Ann Kibel Schwartz at Temple Israel, 556-6536. 4. Ramah Camp Seminar and USY Israel Pilgrimage—These programs are sponsored by the National Ramah Commission of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America and United Synagogue Youth, the youth movement of Conservative Judaism, for former Ramah campers and members of USY. For more infwmation, contact Rabbi Paul Drazen, Beth El Synagogue, 553-3221. 5. BBYO Israel Summer Institute—The B'nai B'rith Youth Organization sponsors a full trip of Israel. For further information, contact Kara Marks, BBYO Director, 334-8200. Ext. 235. Eligibility requirements for scholarships vary from place to place, so check requirements thoroughly. For scholarship information from the Bureau of Jewish Education, contact Susan Drazen, Bureau of Jewish Education, 334-8200, Ext. 246.

By Joanie Jacobson Federation pabUc relations director Nominations from the Omaha Jewish community at large are now being accepted by the Jewish Federation of Omaha for the Justin Greenberg and Lois Jeanne Schrager Young Leadership Awards, Humanitarian of the Y«ar Award and the Jewish Teen Leadership Award to be presented at the Federation's Annual Meeting on Jan. 16, 1989. The Justin Greenberg and Lois Jeanne Schrager Young Leadership Awards will honor a young man and woman respectively, under the age of 40, who have demonstrated po^onal commitment, dedicated involvement and exemplary leadership qualities in rendering service to the Jewish and general communities. After his death in 1976, friends and family of Justin Greenberg established the Yoimg Leadership Award as a tribute to his active role in community activities. Founded by Phil Schrager in 1980, the Lois Jeanne Schrager Memorial Fund provides for college scholarships and a variety of programs and services for the Omaha Jewish community. In addition, this fund provides for the aimual presentation of the Lois Jeanne Schrager Young Leadership Award to honor Mrs. Schrager's commitment to the volunteer sector. The winners of the awards will receive stipends to attend the 1989 Council of Jewish Federation's General Assembly where they will be honored, along with creasing its territory "by other young leadership winforce," its West Bank settfements, its "deporting (Palestinians) who have lived there all their lives" and its "refusal to sign an antinuclear proliferation treaty." By YHahak Rabi He asserted that "in the UNITED NATIONS last 10 months, several hundred young Palestinians be- (JTA) - A United Nations tween the ages of 12 and 25 committee has adopted a have subjected themselves resolution requesting U.N. to being killed or perma- bodies not to extoid any nently maimed or impri- form of assistance to Israel soned under incredibly inhu- and condemned the Jewish mane ctmditions in order to state for measures it has speak out for something taken to quell the uprising that is a treasured principle in the West Bank and the of the United States ... Gaza Strip. self-determinatioa'' The raeotutkm was adoptOn the baais of what be ed by ths General Assemcalled violatioos of intama- bly's EcoDomic and PinanUoul law. McCloakey said dal Committee, also known Uaaidtolaraalahouldbe as ths Second Committee. cut off. He Bssertad that The voU was 90-14 with Americs "ssaists Israel in 14 abstentions. Israel was violating human rights, hu- joined in voting against the man law and human de- rssoiution by the United cency." Ha ssid he beUsves SUtee. Canada. Australia, thst "the vahiaa o< Israel to- New Zealand and moat of day are not ths vshiss ot the the West European Jewish community,"and countries, said U.S. Jewish leaders Othsr parts of the rsaohi"don't defend tha iron fist" and that thsjr undsrstand tioQ eaUsd on ths U.N. ths naad for righta of Palas- Centre (or Human Settletiniana. "The problam ia, ments to supsrviss an asthere is a laeii of .Arab- aiatanee program for ths Palaatlnlai»iyaopla, and to American laadars." McOoaksy, known for his prgvids funds lor 20 experta support of ths Palestine to prepai* an adsqiaata proLiberation Organization, gram in ckws coopvation has, ainos I97^advocated with tha Paiastias LibsraawUng aid to laraet, and tion OrgaaUatki Ths fand would rsqMlwi daima he was proinptsd to take that stand whan he ob- sxtra appfopriaooo of aoow served larasl's uss of duster $127,000 by ths Unitsd Nations. Ths rssohitioo and bombs.

McCloskey promotes Arab-American action By Elaine DeRoaa Greater Phoenix Jewish News PHOENIX, Ariz. Former U.S. Rep. Paul McCloskey, Jr..(R-Calif.) called for cutting off aid to Israel and for greater ArabAmerican activism in the U.S. political system in a speech to the local chapter of the American-Arab AntiDiscrimination Committee recently. McCloskey was the keynote speaker of the ADC's third annual banquet meeting, held at the Points at Tapatio Cliffs. About 200 people attended the event, which also featured a talk by official U.N. observer Dr. Don Betz, vice president of university relations at Northeastern Oklahoma State University, Tahleqush, Okls., and Vallsy raaidsnt SsUm Hammoud. The pragrsm moderator was tetoviaion news anchor Dsvs Patterson of KTSPTV, Channel 10. IIM apseches were interruptsd by frequent enthusiastic applause, especially folknriBC the man militant stauoaenU iconcerning Arab-American toUdarity, andiag aid to Israel and countsrbalancing ths "Jswish lobby." DaiiDff his talk. McOoeksjr nitaratad aphraae he haa Iliad fawiuantqr is oth* tallta thtouffaout the oouBtry, refaniac to I vail aa an "outlaw natioa." Ha baaed hia aaeartion on Israel's in-

Awards nominations sought by Federation ners, at a special recognition ceremony. The selection of local winners is made by a committee comprised of past award recipients. The Humanitarian of the Year Award will honor an outstanding Omahan, who need not be Jewish, who has performed an outstanding service for humanity. Evaluations will be made (Don the contributions they have made throughout their lives to promote human welfare and advance social reform, and (2) on the commitment given in time and energy "beyond expectations." This award is not necessarily given each year. The Jewish Teen Leadership Award will honor two young men or women who have exhibited outstanding leadership activities in the B'nai B'rith Youth Organizatioi^ or synagogue youth group. Each of the winners will receive a plaque and a $600 stipend to attend a convention, conclave or summer camp with a "Jewish component" of their choice. "Everyone in the Omaha Jewish conunonity is encouraged to submit nominations in every category," explained Ilene Klein, Human Resource Development chairman. "An annutd meeting is important to every Jewish community. It tells of our work. It pays tribute to those individuals who have been so instrumental in our success as a Jewish community." For nomination information and application forms, contact EUie Penner at the Federation office, 334-8200, ext. 264. Nominations must be returned no later than Nov. 28.

U.N a adopts resolution ending aid to Israel the bitter attacks against Israel in the course of the conunittee's debate were : sharply criticized by the United States and larasL llie American tspreaentative, Harry Cahill. complained that "at a time of healing and increasing understanding within the United Nations, we come to something as deetructive and damaging as this document (the anti-Israeli resolution)." Cahill noted that the United Statea is the largest single donor of acooomic assistancs to ti» Palaatinia^H people and that Waahingto^H earmarked 915 mflliott for ' that purpoae for 19S9. Ths laraiti dslegats. Yaacov Cohan, called ths hsrse» rssoiution "poI«i|iical il an^H iinpractical" and said I aidUufl Israel wovkl notbe^ iwUlfajH to rscaivs the aipvta farrod to faiy the riealution. Cohin saoieited that the moosy to pay for thoss exparts shouU be spent by the United Nations In diaestsr i SDCS H BMgHdHh.

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Triv rive to pass 'Who is a Jew' worries U.S. Jewish groups By Andrew SUow CarroU NEW YORK (JTA) The attempt of Istael's religious parties to resurrect the "Who is a Jew" amendment in coalition-building negotiations with Likud and the Labor Party is causing deep concern among major American Jewish organizations. In separate cables sent after the religious parties' stunning succees in the elections became apparent, Zionist and religious organizations here urged Likud leader Yitzhak Shamir and Labor leader Shimon Peres not to allow "Who is a Jew" to become a bargaining chip. Their concerns were heightened when all but one ' of the Orthodox parties said they would not be willing to partic^wte in a government unless the ruling party guaranteed that the Knesset would pass the amendment. The amendment would change Israel's legal definition of a Jew to exclude people who are converted according to the standards of Reform or C<niservative Judaism. The Knesset has rejected the amendment over the past 10 years, saying it the

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how we are g<dng to react." Robert Lifton, president of AJCongress, said in his cable: "Any action to change this law would be a grave error, a betrayal of Jewish unity and would certainly alienate the American Jewish community. "The principle behind the Law of Return must transcend partisan political gain," he said. Both Shamir and Peres have in the past assured American Jewish leaders that they would try to keep the amendment from becoming a political issue. Leaders of the Reform movement expressed the hope that the two leaders would hold to those assurances. But if the rdigious parties are successful in pushing the amendment, "there will be hell to pay here," said Rabbi Joseph Glaser, executive vice president of Reform's Central Conference of American Rabbis. Among Glaser's concerns, and those of other leadersin' terviewed for this article, was that American Jews would perceive Israel as dominated by ultra-Orthodox parties and would ciu-tail their contributions to the United Jewish Appeal. But Glaser said that he has been reminding colleagues that the UJA and its chief beneficiary, the Jewish Agency, "are not politicized," and cutting off contributions would only punish Israel's citizens. Schwartz of CJF said he did not think "Who is a Jew" would threaten contributions to federations and UJA. "Some individuals may articulate that, but the largest portion of them will remain loyal to their responsibility, liteir dollars are not going to the government of

Israel, but to new imv migrants, their resettlement, their education, their housing." Nevothdess, CJF will in all likelihood battle the amendment, as it did earlier this year by joining UJA in placbig advertisements in the Israeli press. Other groups, mostly Orthodox, have criticized such direct involvement in Israel's pditical process. But Schwartz defended the advocacy role: "The largest portion of our constituents has asked us to take and activate a strong position on this. We are not taking a position on substance. What we are saying is that the Knesset is the wrong forum to adjudicate this issue." Some of the strongest support for the "Who is a Jew?" amendment has come from the Lubavitch Hasidic movement, headquartered in Brooklyn. This year, for the first time, Lubavitch made a direct appeal on behalf of a specific Israeli political party when it urged its Israeli adherents to cast their votes for Agudat YisraeL A spokesman for Lubavitch, Rabbi Yosef Friedman, acknowledged that the amendment has largely been a Lubavitch initiative. But Friedman said the amendment merely sets a standard for convwsions that is acceptable to all denominations. He argued that rather than be divisive, the amendment should be seen as a unifying factor.

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Biumicin Home SERVICES: Friday: 7 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. The residents and staff of the Rose Blumkin Home invite the families, volunteers and friends of the residents to attend services in the Herbert Goldsten Chapel. Kiddush follows services on Shabbat.

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

Council Bluffs B'nai Israel SERVICES: First and third Friday each month, 7:30 p.n[i. An Oneg Shabbat follows the service. A special Young Family Service is held the first Friday of each month. I. Robert Wolfson, director of the Anti-Defamation League, will be the speaker at the Nov. 18 service. He will discuss "December Dilemma—Separation of Church and State."

Morning prayers NEW YORK (JTAI-For the sixth consecutive year, Jewish runners can say morning prayers at an international minyan before they compete in the 19th annual New York City Marathon. The service will commence at 8:30 a.m., near the marathon staging area at Fort Wadsworth, SUten Island. In case of rain, the minyan will meet at a nearby tent, with the laraaii flag as a site marker. Participants are advised to bring threir owh pr^er books, tefiUin ttnH taHfliaim

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SERVICES: Friday: Kabbalat Shabbat, 4:45 p.m. Late family service, 8 p.m. The D'var Torah will be presented by Dr. Arthur Fishldn. An Oneg Shabbat reception will follow, courtesy of Sisterhood. Saturday: Morning service, 8:45 a.m. A D'var Torah will be presented by Henry Appel. Class with the cantor, 4 p.m. Mincha, 4:45 p.m. Mincha will be followed by Ma'ariv, Shalosh Seudos and Havdalah. Sundaya: Morning Minyanaire service, 9 a.m. Weekdays: 7 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. BAR MITZVAH David Kricsfeld son of Cheryl and Dr. Barry Kricafeld.' will become a Bar Mitzvah at Shabbat services on Friday, Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov. 19. FAMU.Y SUPPER An ixifvmal family suppekr wUt be served at Beth Isra^ Syna^gue on Nov. l3,, 5 pdii Dr. Paul and Su^y Shyken are in charge. '

SERVICES: Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Bmil Berkovits will conduct the services. Friday: Evening service, 6 p.m. The monthly second Shabbat dinner will be held Nov. 11. Services are at 6 p.m., and will be followed by a traditional Shabbat diimer with singing and celebration. Saturday: Morning service, 9:30 a.m. A kiddush will follow services. Junior Congregation, 11 a.m. Minha-Ma'ariv, 5 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Weekdays: 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. LUNCH AND LEARN Rabbi Drazen leads lunch and learn at noon on Nov. 17 at Beth El. Men and women may participate in the program. SHABBAT STUDY The Shabbat Afternoon Study group will begin Nov. 12 at the Drazen home. The topic is "Emet V'Emunah, the Philosophies of the Conservative Movemoat." Call the rabbi if you plan to attend. PANEL DISCUSSION "The Sandwich Generapanel discussion by Women's l.Aaim« and aril Men's Club, League will take place Nov. 13,10 a.m.-noon, at the synagogue. Breakfast wiD be available at >3.76. Panel members are: Rabbi Paul Drazen; Glen Fineman, executive director, Jewish Family Service; Shane Kotok, Bureau for the Aging; Robbie Kohuck-Kudym, geriatric social worker; Aveva ShukMt, Ph.D.. peychologist. SYNAGOGUE SKILLS On Nov. 20, 10 a.m.. Rabbi Drazen wiU teach a refresher course on synagogue skills. He will review how to take an aliyah and serve as Hagbah or Getilah. Call Rabbi Drazen for information.

Temple Israel SERVICES: Friday: 8:16 p.m. Rabbi Aryeh Azriel and Cantor Harold Firestone will conduct the service. This Shabbat service will be in honor of Temple's new members. Rabbi Axriel will speak on "Do Reforip Jews Have Musts?" The Oneg Shabbat following the service will be sponsored by the Temple Sisterhood. Saturday: 11:15 a.m. ADULT EDUCATION Nov. 16—Introduction to Judaism, 7:30-10 p.m. BAR MITZVAH Eric Michael Givner son of Donna and Nat Givner, will become a Bar Mitzvah at the Shabbat morning service on Nov. 12. OPEN HOUSE Parents of children in grades five, six and seven will experience "a day in the life" of their children when they attend the religious school open house on Nov. 12, 9 a.m.-ll a.m. MEN'S CLUB Robert Wolfson, direc-, tor of the ADL/CRC, wilt speak at the Men's Club Brunch on Nov. 13, 10 a.m. Lox and bagels will be served. The bnmch is open to the community. There is no charge for Men's Club members; guests are t2.

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Jewish Book Month The JCC will serve as cosponsor for Family Day with youth director Corey KirshenbauAi and theater director Andy Stevenson staffing the day's activities. Henry Monsky Lodge of B'nai B'ritb will cosponsor the third annual Bible Quiz set for Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Jewish teenagers in grades 9-12 who participate will be vying for substantial prize money. Those interested in entering the contest may do so by submitting name, address, phone number, grade and name of high school to the B'nai B'rith office at the JCC or by calling Lois Epstein, 334-8200, no later than Nov. 4. Mrs. Wolf stated, "We hope to interest people in quality Jewish literature and inspire them to add to their Jewish home libraries, as Book Fair is a time for Jewish families to share in the joy and love of learning."

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ganizations in Omaha. It is scheduled for Nov. 30 at noon, and will feature guest speaker Peninnah Schram. Ms. Schram is widely regarded as one of the great Jewish storytellers of our generation and has collected and retold 64 delightful Jewish folktales to create Jewish stories that one generation tells another. As associate professor of speech and drama at Stem College of Yeshiva University, Mrs. Wolf described Ms. Schram as "a spellbinding storyteller who mixes love and magic as she weaves a program which api peals to everyone." Reservations for the luncheon, which will cost $6.60, are required and may be made by calling the JCC receptionist. Baby-sitting service will be available. A festive Family Hanukkah Party is scheduled for Dec. 4, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Lunch, games, stories and other projects focusing on the entire family will culminate with the world premier performances of a new musical, "Noah's Ark," set for 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

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Bv Robert Wolfson Executive Director ADL-CRC As we fast approach the traditional Christmas season, the never-ending issue of separation of church and state again grabs our attention. What is acceptable in the public schools? Can we tolerate anything in the school that i^brates the Christian holiday? How shall we deal with the well meaning "coverage" of Hanukkah and unintentional and unreasonable tie between the two holidays that occurs as a result of inclusion? Are "Winter Hobday " programs acceptable and should I let my child participate? Can I object to the musical selections made for school vocal programs? And maybe most importantly—what are the clear and unspoken messages we communicate to our children about their Jewishness in the context of this discussion? How do these conflicts make them feel and what do we do with that component? "There are no easy answers to these issues. But there are guidelines which can provide a map of the current law and help in forming judgments about how to react to this unnerving issue. Public schools must be religiously nwtral. lliey may not promote any or all religions, may not express hostility or opposition to any or all religion or show a preference for one religion over another. Protecting the principle of separation of church and state is an essential element of religious liberty. Schools may teach "about" religion. The role of religion ISRAEL'S in the development of civilization is hard to argue. However, when teaching about rdigion, schools must be careINDEPENDENCE ful to avoid religious observances, devotions or celebrations. No one should be made to feel his or her own beliefs or lack of them, are being questioned, infringed upon or compromised by programs taking place in or sponsored by the public schools. Religious neutrality is sound constitutiooally and educa- I 3-CUSHION SOFA TWO ROOMS AND FREE HAU. sIsaRi dssnsd (up tionally. Schools shouM avoid any practice which singles I .O300«,.l..,^ggjg out pupils and makes them feel different, embarrassed or I harrassed. An area of partkular trouble is the content of music proYour Nelghbortwod Professionals grams in the schools. These programs should not be reliCARPET giously oriented. While religious music makes up a large CLEANERS part of the history of music and religous music is permissRon *nd OenlM Ipock, Ownws abk for its musical value, the total effect of a musical proOMAHA AND SURROUNOtNO AREA BELLEVUE gram should not be religious in nature. The bottom line is that even in a sensitive approach to the history of music, there m«y be songs which contain religious referoKes which 15%/ cooPOM \15%| may be uncomfortable for some cfaildnn. PupOs who object to plioring or singing retigknatBRuic must be CKcnsed without penalty. However, we mast recogniie that there are conupon prsaantslion of sequences, some apparent, some subtle, for any student This Coupon that objects. The reality is that as kuig as the program is not promoting one reiigicn and the total effect is not reUgioua. then inchiaion of reUgioaa moaic ia permissable. This battle is not new and we work hard all year round ^ (miti0sam»locMionk>r2Oy»ars) ' < to addreae these isiuea. The moet effective time for resulu Ss1210G West Center Road 333-0333/ is not at the hoUifaQr season when emotions ran high. Reli^^ (Bel Ak nacs - WMI BMo., Upper tevel) r<^ gious belief or nohbeilef are matters of deep peraonal concern. With sensitivity, commitment to cmstitutional prinCOUPON — ^15% dpiee and dialogue in our own community we will continue 15%\ to raise the level of awareness of these jseaea If you have problems ta theea areas and wish farther iafannatioo, hdp or jnat a place to diacusa the issues, feel free to call the ADL/CRC offin at 383-1303.

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ticipants and intwact with the student panel on the day of the workshop. Area school superintendents tvill also be present and will attend a luncheon for Dr. Poussaint, where they will have the opportunity to discuss issues of discrimination and prejudice as they pertain to their own school districts.

Dr. Alvin Pooaaaiiit The workshop includes a student panel, coordinated by Eddie Staton, Human Relations director for the City of Omaha, as well as small and large group discussion sessions. Participating students represent nearly 30 different schools including some from Lincoln and Council Bluffs. Mayor Walt Calinger will declare Nov. 16 "Prejudice Elimination Day" at a press confer«ic8 one week earlier. Additionally, be will be present to welcome student par-

The program is the culmination of a year's planning by a highly diverse committee includ^g: Beth Agalara, Herb Barelman, Stan Hale, Jerry Hall, Art Hill, Ann GoMstein, Jody Goldstein, ReNae Kehrberg, Lisa Lewis, Dick Lindquist, Margo Parsow, Bill Ramsey, Dr. Pat Salerno, Roger Sayers, Father Dick Tomesek and Evy Zysman. The Advisory Committee includes: Dr. Don Benning, Dr. L«on Dappen, Eddie Staton and Dr. Patricia Newman, chairperson. The program is staffed by ADL/CRC Director 1. Robert Wolfson and Assistant Director Barbara Prohman. The Prejudice Elimination Workshop is being funded by grants from the Omaha Community Foundation, the Milton 8. and Corinne N. Livingston Foundation, Inc., and the Phillip G. and Terri L. Schrager Foundation. Inkind donations are being provided by Union Pacific Railroad.

JERUSALEM (JTA) Three foreign joumallsts lost their press credentials for violating censorship regulations. Andrew Whitley of the Financial Times, Steve Weizman of Reuters news agency and Paul TayltH', the Renter bureau chief in Israel, were summoned to the Government Press Office and ordered to hand in their press cards. Their press privileges were suspended for failure to submit to the military censors stories alleging that Israel sent hit squads into the administered territories to murtler leaders of the Palestinian uprising. Defense Minister Yitzhak Rabin categorically denied the reports. The story was totally groundless, he told reporters. The three journalists were told they had committed a "very grave violation" of the joumaliatic code of conduct. The decision to penalize them fdlowed daylong deliberations between officials of the Defense and Foreign ministries and the Prime Minister's Office. Demands by the Defense Ministry for tougher measures were rejected because the three newsmen have had good records until now.

Federation urges dialogue with Arabs By Cathrinc Gerson JERUSALEM (JTA) The president of the Wprld Sephardi Federation said last week that he is "prepared to talk to the devil himself if that would bring peace to Israel." At a worldwide gathering of the federation in Israel, President Nissim Gaon presented a platform to Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir and Foreign Minister Shimon Peres that called for a dialogue with the Arab world. "We don't care if peace will be reached via a party that says 'Peace through land,' or a party that says 'We don't offer any land, but if peace is given, we accept it,' Oaon said, adding that the main point is "for the dialogue to open." At a news conference held in Jerusalem's King David Hotel, Gaon laid out his organization's "Platform for Social Justice," which calls for a dialogue between Israel and the Arabs but does not specify on what basis they should be hekL Gaon

said that the federation has implored both Shamir and Peres to use the great experience of the federation members in dealing with Arabs. "We grew up among Arabs, and worked and made business deals with them in our countries of origin, and we know how they feel and think," Gaon s«dd. When asked about absorption policies, Gaon said that immigration to Israel will increase only when Israel can provide fertile ground for faivestments, and prospective immigrants won't have to change their lifestyles. "Now, all we have here are miseries and troubles, and most people can't really be expected to want to come now. People have changed, and don't think as pioneers any longer."

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It seeinv like (uch a short time ago I waa telling you about planting the geraniums in my outdoor pots—about the trials and troubles of shlepping dirt up to our deck. All about bringing a look of springtime to the highrise we live , in. Doesn't it seem it was just a few weeks ago to you? Maybe not. Maybe I'm having a hard time with the idea that we're so far into fall, even daylight saving time is over. I never can figure out how that happened. Where the summer went, and With it the long days and the green grass and knowing that very soon it would be com-on-theK»b season! Well the real truth is simply this: We've already had to bundle up for a football game and I've been looking for iny favorite gloves for several days now. And while this is a gorgeous season, I'm not ready for it. Or, more correctly, I wasn't finished using summer yet. But nobody asked me if I needed more time, and come to think of it, if more summer meant more of that heat we sissled in, well maybe I did have enough. Maybe. Since I can't do anything about it, I gueos 1 should be a good sport and enjoy autimm. I can relish the fact that well be enjoying some holidays soon. And my family will be welcoming some out-of-towners for the turkey festival, which helps make it all even more fun. I like Thanksgiving, don't you? It's a nice, general holiday that everybody can participate in. No rel^oua overtones, just some AU-Amerkan fresaingi Maybe that's what I like best about Thanksgiving—the food. I'm the kind of purist who must do the turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes and pumkin pie dinner. Fortunately for me, everybody likes the majority of the menu. The problem arises each year when I make a big dish of candied sweet potatoes. I'm almost the only one who likes them which results in lots of left-over candied sweet potatoes! I've tried varying the recipe, but nope... the old "you know I don't like those" is still heard A famous southem cook claima that they make a noarvelous pie, better than pumpkin. I'm tempted but afraid I'd be lynched for fooling around with tradition! • So there you are—from planting the spring flowers to roasting the turkey. See how fast time flies when you're having fun? Just the same, I have a little secret to share. As I write this it's the first day of November and I've noticed my geraniums are still blooming. What's more, there are buds to tell me they haven't finished yet. So who knows—maybe we'll have geraniums for Thankagiving!

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Connie Olsen, with the Shdre insurance plan, spoke to us Oct. 6. Ruth, Merle and Julie Potash were the guests of Ida Potash. Also, Dr. Gordon Cherovitz of Davenport, Iowa was her guest. A board meeting was held on Oct. 10. It was passed that Y.E.S. donate money to many charitable groups for Thanksgiving and Hanukkah. Frieda Krizelman an^ nounced that we have 378 members and 74 Life Members. For $25 you can be a Life Member. A big thank you to Ann Katzman for conducting the discussion group for seven years. A stretch and kvetch \ class will start on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Guests with us on Oct. 12 were Norms Novak and David Lazarus. David spoke to us about his life in Israel. He was the guest of Norman Wohlner. Marty Shukert was also on the pro'• gram and told us about the new happenings in Omaha. Sadie Kohn's birthday was celebrated Oct. 17, with a cake. We would like to give a big thanks to Edward Kahn for always doing the Grace After Meals. Also a big thanks to Margie Nearenberg for being the birthday soloist. Karen See and

Dick Dungan of Allied Tours presented slides of our future trip to Arizona. On Oct. 20, everyone was so happy to see Al Pitalis back with us. Abe Goldberg of Chicago joined us for lunch. Dick Fellxnan gave a very interesting talk about the election in general. Marti Wolf showed us slides about the Jewish theatre in New York and Europe, on Oct. 24. On Oct. 27, Hal Daub introdubed Jerry Schenken. He gave a talk about Medicare and its effect on Seniors. In the absence of MoUie on Oct. 31, Shane Kotok and Toby Kagan were in charge of the meeting. Andrew Gyre and Millie Wine were welcomed back after a very long absence. Andy celebrated his 90th birthday with us. Dorothy and Fred Kotok joined us for lunch and it is always so nice haviqg them. Trudy Falkenstein also joined us for lunch. Dorothy and Art Parilman became tife Members and we were so glad they joined us for lunch. Ann Katzman and Toni Kutcher presented a program on their trips to Israel. Ida Zoorwill read a very interesting article written bv Lillie Boin.

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Soviets promise By Susaa Bimbaum NEW YORK (JTA) - A promise to legalize the teaching of Hebrew in the Soviet Union and the eatablishment of a Jewish cultural center in Moscow appear to be the prime fruita of talks held last week in Moscow between Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze and Jewish leaders. Participants in the extraordinary two-hour discussion, which reportedly covered all substantive issues of concern to Soviet Jewry, included Edgar Bronfman and Israel Singer, president and secretarygeneral respectively of the World Jewish Goneness; Simcha Dinitz, chairman of the World Zionist Organization-Jewish Agency Executive; and Mendel Kaplan, chairman of the Jewish Agency Board of Governors. Elan Steinberg, WJCongross executive director, described the talks as taking place "in an atmosphere of warmth and openness." He said the discussion covered "general international relations, the Mideast and the Soviet Jewrry question in all its aspects."

Reagan signs By Jeff Weintranb CHICAGO <JTA) - In a brief ceremony here. President Reagan signed legislation implementing a 40-year-old international treaty that bans acts of genocide, making the United States the 98th country to support the pact. The Genocide Convention Implementation Act amends the federal criminal code to make genocide • federal offense. It define* genocide as "the specific intent to destroy, in whole or in substantial part, • national, ethnic, racial or rvligious group."

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