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5749 Editor's comments By Morris Maline What I wouldn't give to have a note from my late parents and grandparents... What a treasure! Well, some lucky children—the Claas of 2001 — are going to have some fabulous moments when they read the messages in this issue in the years ahead. And when those new century children refer to the following pages, I'd like them to share with me my thanks to the many who contributed to what we believe is the most unusual of all of our special issues. First, the originator of the idea—Silvia Roffanan—a past president of the Jewish Press and the one who soM us on accepting the challenge, thank you. This may sound as if we were accq>ting an Oscar, but there are so many to thank ... The Jewish Press Board of Directors for their early acceptance and mcouragement; President Oliver PoUak for his unfailing optimism; Bert Lewis for coordinating the writers and reaching out for stories; Judith Marburg for stepping in during a critical poiod and demonstrating superb management sldlls in hHnriling both news copy and ads. A newcomer to the staff, Judy Siff, accomplished the production work for the issue with a capability that merits an A plus, and Marilyn Warren assisted with •hopping center layouts in addition to her sales duties. Last, but certainly not least, Sheryl Friedman deserves plaudits also for her constant energy in keeping in step with the budget. Nor would this issue have been possible without the superb acceptance by our advertisers and the diligent efforts of our 8alespe(^>le. Congratulations to our 2001er8. We hope to accofflpany you into the future and in behalf of those of ua who are not present at your Bar or Bat Mltivah—maul tov from all of us fortunate to meat you in th» r^mmt of the Jewiah Pnas.

1989 From the coordinator Coordinating this issue of the Press has been a new and different experience for me. Certainly I could call it a learning experience. And for sure it's been a combination of fun, frustration, anxiety and heaven only knows how many phone callsl 1 have spoken with many peop]e, listened to a certain amount of outright kvelling and seen pictures of the most adorable children in the universe. And other people in the Jewiah Press office have also enjoyed these photographs as well as the personal visits when young parents have popped in on us. 1 mentioned frustrations—let me give one prime example. It has to do with our out-of-towners and the information we received from those who wanted to participate. A large packet arrived one day containing a computerprinted, clear, concise story about a beautifiil child and her family. Along with it were pictures, and it immediately became apparent something was wrong. The child in the pictures was too big to have bem bom m 1988. and far a good reason. She wtita'tl The mother had'Siaamtently done the story on the older of her children instead of the younger one. A long-distance call later with a good-natured and embarrassed young woman straightened it all out and aoon came the material about the "right" child. Fortunately for all.. it was easily (for me) solved, and 111 protect the anoqymity of the absent-minded mommy by only paying the article and pictures are in this paper. Some of the anxious moments occurred because we only had a few people to count on for our many interviews. I started out with an adequate writing staff but kiat a few akng the way. After all, everyone has timaa when thegr realize that that which they plan to do, cannot in fact, bedcoa One of my peo|de reaUaed she would be smack in the mkldle oi moving out of the recenUy aoid houae hito tha nowly purchased homa She knew aha simply couUn't coordinate aU the obligatiMis this would «ntafl. ao aha btgged aft I had to undaritand, wiah h«r well and ait down to aeratch my haad and find a leiilaceaMnt Not neceaa«4y eaay to do. Anothir found a j<ri> and didn't have time. A third waa Ql—and ao it went A rescue t«am (of aorta) came into being whan aome people were aaked to do their own stwiea, people with axpiri-

ence and ease in writing. The response was gratifying and the stories done by loving mothers and grandmothers are here for you to rnd. I fed omfident youll eqjoy the very personal touch these particular articles have. In this category, I'm proud to tdl you that my own 1988 baby is represented. His mother was givm the assignment and came through for me." Personal accounts notwithstanding, we still had some ivoblema getting to everybody who wanted inclusion in this project. If anybody was overlooked, I will ask for forgiveness and give you my sincere apologies. 1 had not intended to do any of the interviews peraonally, but in an effort to get to everyone on our list, ended up doing some anyway. I long ago reached the place where I was afraid to lo^ into my mailbox in the office for fear there would be a note aaking plaintivdy, "Is it too late for my baby to get in the Passover issue?" We had deadlinea but tried to be at least a little flexible. Once again, if you were left cot, plfttae by to understand we tried our very best. Tfarbeet^ray I can recommend for you to get even is to not invite any of us to the Bar/Bat Mitzvah in 20011 So much for the logistics. I'd like to say a few words about the conversations and viewpoints as well as bapte and dreams f<»^ this class of 2001. It was, at the very least, interesting to read what young parents hope for the next decade. It was fascinating in some cases, but all of them carried one central theme: the wish to raise these children to have decent vahiee, to care about others and to put something back into thia life. I was often reminded of the Talmudic saying whie^^ adviaea (roughly), "We are not expected to remedy >I1^H problems of the worU, but we are not excused from at leu^* trying." The young people in charge of thia crop of raaidenta of the new century ara, I believe, going to make a real effort to ccaata good dtiiana. Whethar or not aaUgian was strsMsd by tha parwita, tha baafa: tanato of Juddc teachinga wmdaoHicy, charity, compaaaian for othara, respect and homat I hm read every word of each famify story. I'm not WOT" lied about our future; I have faith that our beet taachm ara pamta and thqr will do a craditahia job. Happy Paaaover to everybody, from all of ua. BartLewto »

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Silvia Roffman and the 21st century well into the future, it wasn't so far away as to be beyond imagination. The same attitude related to our 1988-2001 children. We speak of a decade plus, not several generations away. In this issue, we have identified this particular group of children. From the standpoint of one who helped tell the story, I think we need to print an annual update—to "photograph the kids and the tree," so to speak. It was Silvia Hoffman's initial excitement about the possibilities of this idea which brought it to fruition. It was with her enthusiasm and imagination, her creative thought process, her loyalty and personal commitment to the Jewish Press, that we have pulled it all together into a special issue. Her suggestions, her good humor and her ability to translate an idea into a workable plan are always invaluable. To listen to the trouble she Uxk to authentkate the exact first year of the new century (is it 2000 or 2001?) is to know the meaning of determination. She said, "I checked the encyclopedia, the library, the Action Editor of the WorldHerald and finally, the word came from the highest authority, the Bureau of Statistics." She added that "people often believed the exact first year is 2000 and some were hostile aboiit being proven wrong,"

By Bert Lewis To most of us, I'm sure the year 2001 seems like a really long way off. And I'm also certain the words Twenty-first century have a feeling of belonging to the distant future. In fact, is that time really so far away? To Silvia Roffman, it isn't. She began giving some thought to the matter in 1987 when it occurred to her that the following year, 1988, would be the birth date of those children who would celebrate B'nai Mitzvah in 2001. When asked what made her think of such a thing to begin with, she was somewhat hard pressed to state a definite reason, but she tried to explain. "I thought about these children and how it would be a fascinating project to follow them as they grew—how it could almost be a demographic study since these kids would be a microcosm of our Jewish community in 13 years. If we identified these 1988 babies and followed them through tfaf^ir early years, through school, outside interests and all the way to the synagogue, it really might tell us a great deal," said Mrs. Roffman. She mentioned how she and her husband, Larry, had watched the growth progress of both their daughters and a newly planted tree by taking annual pictures of the girls atandiiog before the tree. "We could see how our children and the tree progressed through this family custom." In a sense, she felt the baby projept would be a way to ni0a8ure a different kind of progress—that of the Omaha Jewish community. Silvia Roffman says, "With so many problems faced by Jews today, such as intermarriage and limited synagogue attendance, watching this particular segment might help us eventuaUy find some answers. Look how many couples

don't even belong to a amgregation until their child is ready for Sunday School And how many of this group will stiU be in Omaha in the year 2001? "

From one wonpian's fertile imagination—that's where the idea of "The Class of 2001" came bom. From the woman whose job it was to coordinate the effort, my gratitude and thanks.

Mrs. Roffman talked about projecting to the next century and likened it to her early experiences studying George Orwell's book "1984." She felt the author no doubt chose that year to focus his predictions on because while it was

Twice each year, at Passover and the High Holidays, the Jewish Press endeavors to select a theme which will interest its readers. It is the hope of the staff and writers of this edition that we succeed. Thanks, Sivi.

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'It's hard to be Jewish in a Christian world' By Lynda Frank If his father has his way, Martin Jacob "Marty" Nachman will be packing his bags for Israel one day. Beth and Gary Nachman, Marty's parents, have both lived in Israel; Gary went to cdiege there and it's important to them that Marty, who was bom June 1, 1988, see Israel. "Going to Israel will allow him to appreciate Judaism a lot more," Gary said. "You don't understand Judaism unless you understand what Israel represents. It's more than a religion, it's a way of life. It's harder to be Jewish in America than in Israel, where it's all around you. It's one thing to read about it, it's another thing to touch it." Gary said going to Israel helps to discover who you are and where you came from. "It makes you realize Omaha

is a microcosm of life and it lets you see that people live in ways other than on TV." One of Gary's biggest fears is assimilation. He said he saw so many of his generation's parents just drop their children off at Sund«y School and t^ them to be Jewish. 'Now those kids are marrying Gentiles," Gary said, "and the parents don't understand it. That won't happen to my son. We won't allow our son to grow up in ignorance." So, even before Marty gets his passport to Israel, the Nachmans will make sure he knows what it means to be Jewish. "We'll give him experience and examples by how we live," Beth said. They'll do this by attending Shabbat servicee, celebrating holidays and going to special events and activities at the "J." They said Marty will attend pre-school there and he'll associate with Jewish kids. The Nachmans are also considering the possibilty of having Marty attend the Priedel Jewish Academy. On Saturdays, the Nachmans go to shul and spend the day together. "That's where it's hard to be Jewish in a Christian world," Beth said. "There are so many things going on on Saturdays." Although seeing Israel and having a Jewish identity are high priorities the Nachmans have for their son, their main aspirations are for him to have along, healthy life and that he make a positive contribution to mankind. "We want to give him as much exposure to as much of the world as possible so when he reaches a point when he's on his own, whether or not he's out of the house, he can make rational, realistic decisions," said Gary. The Nachmans, who would like Marty to go to college, say it is more educational to be exposed to a lot of stimuli, not just one area. "I don't want to push him in one direction," said Gary, a mortgage banker. The important thtbgs the Nachmans want to teach him at home are things they feel will help promote selfconfidence and self-awareness, such as appreciation of nature, music and art: helping others; being charitable and respect for elders. "We want him to participate in activities that promote Ufe," Beth said, "and hopefully we can teach him to make good choices. Kids' exposure to drugs and stuff is happening earlier but hopefully, from qur guidance and structure at home, he'll make non-destructive choices." Beth works part-time as an occiuMtioiul therapist and har hours are fkxible.She said she'U be able to take Marty to pre-school and, when he goes to regular school be there when h» gets home. Currently Marty goes to a babysitter a few times a week. Tbiy feel this ia good fat himtecasae

it gives him.exposure to other children and allows for socialization. It's important to the Nachmans not to have someone else raise their son. His father is proud that "he's not a product of the day care generation." Basically the Nachmans see the new century as just a continuation. They said there will probably be more technology and maybe more socio-economic problems because of having more people but. they alao hope some problems win be solved. Gary said they grew up in the generation of atomic war when there was always a question of living out a natural life. "That fear ia even greater today," he said, "but we can't dw«ll on it. So, if it's still there, we plan on taking Marty to IITML" Marty's gnni^Mranta are Marlene and EQkAt Hechtman of Omalw ud Laonard aad Uimi Nachman of Minneapolis. Maternal gteat-grandmothw is former Omahan Rebecca Wolf.

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Yasher Koach—go in strength By Carol Katzaun

So here we are (in Omaha) with four children (not two). Avi's progressing at ju*t the right speed, though she does Avigail is the Hebrew name for 'roy father's joy.' Since Avi was to be our last (of four, 1 might add), it have some quirks. seemed appropriate to give her this name. No bottle for Avi, not at the beginning, not ever. At six Of course, she was supposed to be a boy. How did we months she refused to be weaned to a bottle, but she did know? Two very logical reasons: one was birth order drink from a cup. She could barely sit up in the high chair, Melissa, age 11 (girl), Jeffrey, age 9 (boy), Rachel, age Z'A but, there she was, acting like a little midget two-year-old, (girl), and new baby (boy)... two girls, two boys, right? drinking from a cup. Some aanse of humor. And reason number two: Melissa and Rachel share a bathActually, a sense of humor is what attracted sae to room and so would Jeffrey and the new baby. By that Michael 20 years ago and to survive in our family, the kids reasoning, baby number four would be a boy. Man plans and God laughs according to a Yiddish expres- need it, too. Avi fits right in; she thinks we were all put sion. Not that we cared; we're thrilled that Avi is a girl and on earth just to entertain her. know that she and Rachel will be close sisters as the years So will she sail through her life like a three-act comedy? pass. Well, in 2001 Melissa will already Have graduated from colAvigail Sarah was bom March 31, 1988, at 6:45 p.m. lege and Jeffrey will be in college. Rachel will be driving Weighing in at eight pounds and seven ounces, 21 inches out, Omaha). long, Avi was a carbon copy of the otho- three Katzman (watch And Omaha? I predict there will probably be fewer Jews children, with one exception. living here (unless having four children becomes a troid) Avi had hair! it will be even harder to maintain our institutioiis. Our kids all look so much alike that Melissa and Jeffrey and I expect the Jews who remain will be active, some on the used to be confused as twins since they're almoet two years national boards of major Jewish organizations, as we have apart. We could've used a Xerox machine to turn them out. now, and some in public office. I spent Pesach in Methodist hospital, thanks to Avi's I hope the words "I'm fr^m Omaha" will still mean somelate arrival. Michael brought in Pesadicah food and the nurses couldn't understand why my kids kept refusing the thing, something strong with a rich history and source of pride. cookies they offered. I see the nation still hokUng on to its population of six When I knew I was pregnant and that this baby would million Jews (replacing, but not expanding, the number loet arrive in 1988, one of the first thoughu that struck me was that she would become a Bat Mitzvah in the year 2001. in the HokM:aust). Th^ll be concentrated in cities like New 1 remember seeing the movie 2001 back in the late 60'8 York, Boston, Los Angeles and Miami with secondary bubs in college, when movies were existential experiences to be building even faster in Atlanta, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, discussed and dismembered, rather than pure entertain- Seattle and the rest of Florida. Older cities like Cleveland, Detroit, Buffalo and Philadelment. Will our daughter become a Bat Mitzvah when computers phia will be declining, shutting synagogues and Jewish talk, astronauts take deep sleeps and wake up in Jupiter's centers and yes, even cemeteries. orbit and strange shapes appear on other planets? Weil, And the rest of the world? I pray that the gates have the first has come to pass; computers do talk. And as for the others, my money's on voyages to the planets occur- opened, by then in the Soviet Union (it may be America's last chance at increasing its Jewish population, like in the ring before 2001. late 1400's with the Jews from Spain, the 1800's with the So what of life in Omaha? I've often been proven wrong Jews from Germany and the 1900's with the Jews from about predictions. Eastern Europe). "I'll never live in Omaha," I said knowingly, "and I'll Will Israel and the Arabs still be negotiating and, yes, never have more than two kids!" fighting in 2001? Time does not have the same meaning I said that man plans and God laughs? Well, God must in the Middle East as it does to us in punctual stressedhave been hysterical about those two! out America. Manana, the Spanish word for tomorrow, ap-

The Katnuw cUUm—Jeffrqr, •; Baefael, S'/t; MeUsMi. 11, aad Avigail. 11 montha. plies to every country around the Mediterranean Sea, including Israel. And Israel is where this story ends for now. This summer, Mkhael and I will be taking our four chikiren to Israel for a month. It's a first for all of us. It's a dream that we've dreamed a hundred times. Though Avi won't remember this trip eauept through the pictures we show het and stories we relate, I hope Israel becomes ingrained m her, a part of her soul. My hopes and dreams for her, and for my other children, revolve around Israel and commitment to the Jewish people. Though Avi won't remember the sounds and smells of the souk, the chanting at the Wall, the feel of the Mediterranean sand beneath her little feet, the feel of the Dead Sea on her chubby body, the touch of Jerusalem stone that has been touched by niillions, friends and foes, before her, the sight of family and friends celebrating Shabbat together in Jerusalem ... those are the remembrances I hope will stay with her in her heart, forever. Mazel tov is the expression moot Jews use in wishing the best to others. I prefer the expression "Yasher Koach," go in strength. May Avi, and all of our children, and our children's children, reach the future in strength. Happy Pesach and Yasher Koach.

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A Jewish father's dreamraising a rabbi and a cantor By Lynda Frank According to Dr. Jon Bleicher, he and his wife, Helen, are raising every Jewish father's dream—a rabbi and a cantor. They said 23-month-old Jacob will be the rabbi because "he ah^ady shows compassion and when asked to sing a song he sings 'Shabbat Shalom.' " And, if Jacob is going to be a rabbi, Joshua Michael Bleicher, born December 19, 1988, will be the cantor. Helen noted, however, that Joshua might be a banker because "he likes to collect money.boxes." "As long as they don't become doctors, they can be anything they want," Jon said realistically, adding, "Actually, being a doctor isn't all that bad." Whether Joshua chooses a religious career or not, having a strong Jewish basis for their son is of utmost importance for the Bleichers and the reason they'd like to move from Council Bluffs to a city with a bigger Jewish population. "It's hard to be the only Jewish kid in town," Jon said. Plus, his wife added, "It can be a hassle going to Omaha all the time." Helen, who converted to Judaism, is studying for her own Bat Mitzvah at Temple Israel, with plans to celebrate it next month. She had to start from scratch, including learning the Hebrew alphabet, and has found it an exciting challenge. "I wanted to do more than just put the children in Sunday School and Hebrew School. 1 want to be part of it and to understand it. When it comes time for Joshua's Bar Mitzvah I don't want to feel like an outsider, I want to be a part of it," she said. At home the Bleichers say the "motzi" at every meal, light Shabbat candles and say the prayers. "We incorporate Judaism in our daily lives," said Helen, who feels that "by teaching them to be good people you're teaching them to be good Jews." Joshua will soon be going to the Parent-Toddler program at Temple and twice a week the boys go to a play group i^ Council Bluffs, "to teach them to socialize and to share and to give me a break," said Helen. Originally from Oxford, England, Helen is also teaching ho- children British culture, including having tea time every afternoon. "The children will speak American English but are already picking up British terms, such as money box for piggy bank," said Helen. They will probably pick up British expressions from Helen's mother, Kate Greenwood, who also lives in Omaha.

Still, Helen would like her children to be trans-Atlantic and visit England every year or every other year to see her father, Briflh Jackson, and explore England. Plus, she would like them to visit Jon's brother in Israel and travel to other countries, too. Helen said when she was growing up they had exchange students living with them and she'd love to do that in her own home and maybe have her sons be exchange students. She definitely would like them to speak other languages. She would also like Joshua to be active in sports because "they're good for socialization and coordination." Helen took Judo for 12 years and would like the boys to take Judo classes with her.

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She's also interested in having them take gymnastics and swimming lessons. "Whatever sports they choose, I'd encourage and support them and go watch them," she said. "I'd prefer a sport I understand so I can enjoy it and be involved." Being creative and using their imagination by playing with Legos, coloring and playing tag and hide and seek outdoors or creating their own games take priority in the Bleicher household, as well as visits to the farm of Jon's parents, Dr. Jerome and Freda Bleicher. "We don't like TV and games played with the TV. We hope we can get around TV and Nintendo and they'll want to ride bikes, build forts and fly kites," the Bleichers said. Jon and Helen also want to expose Joshua to theater, music and the arts and let him make his own decisions on what he likes. Jon plays "Frances," his bass fiddle, and would like his sons to play instruments. Particularly, he would like Jacob to play the guitar and Joshua the mandolin so they can have a family bluegrass band. Helen said her husband switched to radiology so he could be a big part of his sons' lives. Jon wants to teach and encourage his sons to read. Joshua already has access to a large family library with such classics as Beatrix Potter and "Gulliver's Travels," many purchased on trips to England. "1 want to give him all the tools," Jon said, "and let him do the building. All we can do is point him in the right direction." "Deep down, kids want guidance and discipline," Helen said. And, as part of that, they feel it is importanfJoshua learn the value of money. ''Even if we have the money," they said, "we don't want to buy him everything. We want to teach him you have to earn things. We don't want him to be a spoiled brat." As an example, they said they don't feel it necessary to buy him his own car at 16. Giving Joshua good vulueaapd morals and setting a good example for hlB, the Blai^i^ |lel wiU give him enough security and truM alftj^g fliit-Outaide peer pressure won't seduce him. ' "All you can do is hope and pr^y they make the right decisions," Helen said. "You can't protect them completely."

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The first-born child of first-born parentsBy Jan Pwslman Meet Leanne Gail Harris. Her Hebrew name is Ashna Hnlka. She ia an adwable, elev«i-month-old little girl, bom on May 20, 1988. She has large, dark green eyes and lots of dark brown hair. She is the daughter of Jim and Marti Harris, and she is their first child. When it occiirred to me I would be talking to first-time parents, I realized it had been a long time since I had thought about all those aignifwant first moments so important in the Uves of new mothers and fathers. So I asked Jim and Marti to remind me about all those new and beautiful moments they have experienced with Leanne. "The first moment we saw her after the delivery was overwhelming for both of us and it's been like that ever since" says Marti. "Giving her the first bath was fiightening because she seemed so tiny. Watching her stand up in her crib for the first time or get her first baby tooth—those are the things that are so exciting." "The greatest moment for me," said Jim, "was when she was three months old. She looked at me and smiled for the first time, and I knew that she really appreciated I was there for her. And that develops more each day." Child therapist Rabbi Alan Gonsher says, "The theory on firstborn children is they reflect the vahies and behaviors of the family, vis-a-vis the father. They are typically goal oriented, task oriented and will fight to the end to prove their point." According to Marti, Leanne is aheady showing signs of being a determined little girl. "When she sees something she wants, like a toy, she goes after it. But," she added, "she is extremely good natured and happy—just like her father." And anyone watching this giggling, lively infant chase after the family pets would have to agree. Leanne is not only the first-bom child bf two first-bom parents, but holds first titles on both sides of her extended family as well. She is the first grandchild of Marti's pai^ ents, Sid and Maureen Rosenblatt, and is the first granddaughter of Shelly and Janice Harris. Is it important to Jim and Marti to raise their daughter around family? "Absolutely," said Jim. "Both of us came from close-knit families and it's important to us that Leanne be near them." Both Marti and Jim were bom and raised in Omaha and both left for college, Jim to Arizona State University for undergraduate work and an MBA and Marti to the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Both soon returned. Jim came back to Omaha to attend law school and is cui^ leotly a practicing attorney. Marti returned to UNO to oompfete her d^ree and now te*ches fourth grade at Jay Sterling Morton Elementary in Millard. Both sets of grandparents live within minutes of their

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ByBertLewia Ian Blake Rothenbcrg and Maxwdl Jamee Rothenberg— These two important-sounding namee belong to the twin sons of Bunny and Steve Rothenberg. The boys were bom on April 7, 1988, exactly one week before their sister, tVlexis, turned three. In fact, the double bris was also a birthday party for Alexis, who announced she'd like to have this year's party at the synagogue just like last year! Twins. A very small word for such a monumental responsibility. These two young parents have some clear ideas of what they hope to accomplish as they bring up their children. First things first: they expect the boys will attend pre-school at the "J" at age two and progress to regular school as well as Sunday school and Hebrew school Steve says "I hope they'll be interested in sports. I'd like for them to be involved in all kinds of sports." And Bunny qukddy adds, "yes, but especially team sports. I think team sports will teach than about getting along with others more than competing one on one." And they both declare the importance of tearhing their sons shout being responsible people. Steve says softly, "I just want them to be normal and healthy," and Bunny remarks, "but they need to be guided in the direction we want them to take." This is followed by a discussion about being good role models and setting examples. Both parents agree they h<^ to always demonstrate the confidence they have in their sons. "Whatever they choose to do, we'll suppwt those choices." The subject of religion brought some definite hopes snd feelings into the conversation. Steve says, "I want them to have a Jewish identity. And I want them to know more about Judaism than I do. I think it's going to be harder for them when they're grown and I want them to be prepared." "1 want them to have an active Jewish life, to participate, ncA just to talk about being Jewish," Bunny says. When asked how they plan to encourage such behavior, Bunny explains, "We've already begun to change some things at hcme. Wh^ Alexis was big enoogfa to undentand we started to obeerve more trxtitinnii at home. We make a real Shabbos, for example. The chikben wiD ronember seong me light the candles and other symlMlic gestures. We're trying to create a Jewish h<Hne." Tlie Rothmbergs feel vary blessed. "Having twins is wHy special." eeythieprmiii father. "I need to thiakeae ehiU was woogfa. After aD, we had Aleada and she waa healthy and wonderfoL IIMB I had a convsraatiaB with n^ dad, very ahortty before his aoddsB death." Steve said hia father diaagned with him. sayii«, "^ou'ra WTOBg. You don't want AkxM to be an onl^ chikL Yon ahoold have more, maybe three or four chU^en." TragicaQy, Jim HothaabsTg &da't Hn hug cnoo^ to know aboat the twine. In tKi, it wae hniiierfletetj faOawing hia death that Baamy learned she was ••i«»»'ti"g two bafaiee. liazweB Jamaa, who waa named ior his late grandfathv, Jamee Marshall RatfatBbwC ia caDad MsL Ian Blake was named for his mothw's graadpafeite leadore and Bertha Shefw. H^i|4y, the chihbaa have grandpei«Bta doae by to kive aod aijoy them, liidngr and Gaorci Shaiar OB Bnnqy'a ade ad Gkicar Rothanharg on Stawe'a aidsL Stave ia alao for to be able to pnnMa hie cUhkm with a graatr grandhia grandma* Fkeence OrgeL and Stave hanre maqy atoriea ahoat life with how daddtjr ceofasse OM for the other, which one va pat tat» the othar^a bad. aad bw to hasp the two (phis ihtk aiiteH undar contrei when the faasQy goea "oat to ML" Acceniiiig toaciatifie aritaria. the begra are idantieal, thooch tha aothar asM tham a dwtioct traa eah other, fitasr. thiy're anaUr »iaiid alihe. bt thair peraU tUe la teeoporary. aagr^ "Ttagr'n iMttvidoaia—I want thaaa to pew up a tM cUhka. at a oa Hat Well dna Ihaa difhr al^, tiai thaa aanaraMy ad try to adn than ader itad thifr aMdMtfty. !• fMt, we 19 at to rafv to thai a the twja'lata«i we alwagr* tiyio aO thaaa by'thair

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Schulmans plan to lead by example By LjBda Fnak Kris and Mark ft-hfflmfi have lived in Kicb dtiM as Btiami, B<Mt«a and CUcHEO> bat thqr mada UM dedaion that if they had cUldm thagr wantad to raiae tham in Omaha. Today thia ia whwa thqr are raiaing daughter, Sanh Babeeca, born March 8,1988, and her threa-jrearoU "It's a great dty for Jewish life," said Kris, who ia originally from Dee Moinee. "If* the beat kept aecret The Jewish community here is great." Mark, a t^4w*nniiiimir«tJ««i« aiecutive and native Omahan, saki they are a family of the 80's and M's and atwajrs on the go but try to do their part to make the religioua pwt of their Itvee meaningful for themselves and their chikfa«n. "No matter what we're doing," he said, "on Friday we stop what we're doing, we li^t candles, say blessings and have a very nice sit^iown SSiabbat dinner. 'That's meaningful to me and 1 hope, as the children grow up, it means something to them, too."

"I'm Msmidag won live in Omaha." Kiia saki. "ao Sarah wO pttwd Tafand Ttedi. riWn live it (Jndaiam) ewjr dagr in ev Inna «id with te stdMMled famibr «id frieoda. Shell go to pliv gnniM of Jowiah cfafldren and attend preschool at the "J," joat aa Joaeph doee now." Having their efaOdian attend school at the "J." through aynagogue aetivitka and havfaW Jawiah frienda. the Sdnlmans M will ensure thair dani^Mer wiU remain Jawiah. "I hope by our ezanqile and our knre of our reUgion and how it gwdea u»miMraD|y, Sarah will find the aame comfort and moral guidance in it," Kris aaid. However, die facia that if her daughter were to find moral gmdmcs through anotbr rriigkii it wouU be a minor detail if Sarah was, what her mother would cooskler, a good person in every other way. Another dedaion the Schulmans made was that they wouM raise their chiUren themselves. Kris quit her job as a sales manager to raiae her chiklren. She also helps lead Uie play groiqie that Joseph now attends. Moat of an, Mark woaU like his diildren to travel thrtMgfa childhood being childr«u."We're adults soon enougli," he sakL "I don't want to see them robbed of their childhood "Well have ooo^mters and electrauc games. I think children today have the opportunity to learn quicker and easier than we dki because of the tecfanokigKal advancea. It's foolish not to give them that opportunity." Education ia alao very important to the Schulmans and, while Kris believes in pubUc aciioola. Mark believea in giving Sarah tte beat edneatiaa they can and that they can affonL He aaki m Omaha the puUk adioola preoently provkie that but if they lived aommrhera elae that mi|^ be different. They wookl alao hope Sarah haa a choioe to go on to school and get a college degree as her parenta dUL And. the ScfaufanaiW have atraadly made nrveatmeota for that purpose. "If that'a what she wants to do," her father aakL Kiia would alao like Sarah to have a better vpraeiatian of the importance of ecology. "I hope we, as a fnaratioa. can give our children a batter appredatkin of the Bmited leaourcee on this pbnet Our pannta dUn't do that TUnga need to be neydtd. We won't have a planet to live on if we don't preserve it" Mark'a faiggaat concernja'the anti-Senritiam movement that'a out there now. Hotels it takea an ongoing education pneeaa to learn what to do to deal with aBti-8(BnitfaBi, prevent it and live among it and hell be "active aa ia required.'

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sports activities that would interest them—skiing, tennis, golf—something they can take with them into adulthood for recreation." Making choices, whether in sports or other areas of life, is something the Blooms feel is important for Eli to learn. "It's important for him to do problem-solving and be active," Rebecca said. "It fosters independence and it needs to start while they're young." As for their formal education, the Blooms have not decided whether to send the children to public or private school. "The choices are slim for private schools here and it would depend on where we live and our funds," said Brent, who recently left his job as a public defender to go into private law practice. Rebecca said she would probably send Eli and Alex to Montessori pre-school because she likes their philosophy and it is close to their mid-town homa However, the Blooms would like to build a solar home outside the city limits and that could change their plans. Wherever the children go to school, the Blooms want it to be a challenging environment. And, they are planning and saving for college educations for the boys. As far as religion, they light the Shabbat candles and say the blessings at home before going to services at B'nai Israel Synagogue in Council Bluffs. Brent would like to see the family-oriented synagogue attract more people although his wife said the smallness makes it like an extended family. The Blooms want Eli to attend Hebrew School and Brent would like to get the one at B'nai Israel going again. "I would like it to be like Montessori, run by the parents," he said. Brent doesn't take a clanish attitude and wants hia children to l6am to Uve with other people. As a laivyer, he said he observes and predicts human behavior everyday and "The more you know about people, the more successful you are. It's the same with everyday life. However, this doesn't mean losing Jewish characteristics." When Rebecca works, Alex and Eli go to a Catholic babysitter who has the children cross themselves before eating. "Alex knows that's not part of his religion," Rebecca said, "and he doesn't do it." Although Eli and Alex go to the babysitter two-and-ahalf days a week they have also visited the museum where Rebecca works and the courthouse. "They need to know there's more to life than having fun," Rebecca said. "That there are things people do for a living and for their own gratification." Her husband agrees, "The socialization they get is good and they learn from the older daycare kids. It's good exposure to the real world where Eli will be the rest of his life. He can't stay home with Mom and Dad all the time." The technology that will be part of Eli's real world doesn't bother the Blooms who said they'll adapt and get what is needed. "What scares me about the world is pollution," said Jlebecca, who noted their lifestvle is centered around conservaticm and recycling. "Will they have dean water and food not full of peatkadea? Many people don't think about these things."

'EXCLUDING. HEADS, MOTORS AND SUB-ASSEMBUES

To the Class of 2001: I am hoping that by the time you read this letter you have had fun and healthy childhood years. You are now on your way to many new responsibilities and feelings: reUgiously, emotionally and physically. At this writing, I am the mother of two beautiful daughters: Sarah, age 7, and Jessica, age 4. I am also happily married and am a social worker in a psychiatric hospital. 1 meet many families with different kinds of problems and 1 am most disturbed by kids with drug and akohol addictions. My hope ror you ia the s«ue of family and good selfworth yoi^ve acquirifig through your relationahip with your paranta, your synagogue, your friends and your school Your invohraniMtt in the Jewish.community is mot* important than you will rMliM until you are a par ant youraeU. All (baaa thinga, aapadaily tha way you foal about youraaU, wUl aid your aucoaaa in life and with your own family aoma day. And, hopafully, help you to raaist aoma of tha nagative thinga in liia-apacifici cally drugs and akohoL With good aaU-aataaot and widaapraad aducatkn I hopaym can aat tUa Isttar aalda with tha thought that my coooara la no loogar Juatiflad. Evan though chwnktfjtapmfaucyia much laaa among Jawlah paopk it ckiaa, navtrthaisaa, occur. TUa diaaaia can appear In (amiliaa, or wltji ain|^ or taanagtra, or, aldarly, without regard for raca, ratlglon, or economto :: laveL * Whan it doaa occur, wa know wa have our famUias, frlands, and community to stand baaida us. No mattar what your Ufa bringa. wa will atand baaida you, too. M'Laa HaaaUagar

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The first Bar Mitzvah on the moon? By Lynda Fnwk "We're lucky Joeh Wu born in 1988," Debbie Finnicum said of son, Joshua Louis, who was born June 21,1988, a month after Debbie, husband, Doug, and two-year-old Jacob arrived here from Columbus, Ohio. "Josh was bom with club feet, and 20 years ago they didn't know how to fix club feet," said his mother who thinks he'll be pretty tolerant of adversity because of all he's gone through. His parents worry, however, because Jacob is very athletic and hope if Josh wants to become involved in spcnts he won't be held back because of his feet. Debbie said one of the hard parts ah-eady is trying not to compare the two boys. "I want Joeh to be treated as an individual. I hope he doesn't find he has to compete with Jacob and do things because Jacob does. We want him to be his own person." The one thing Debbie and Doug do want for both sons > a Jewish identity. The decision that the children would ' remain Jewish was made before she and Doug were married. Doug, who chose to Judaism, said, "I was never too religious before I met Deb. When she introduced me to her friends and people at the Jewish Community Center, I thought it was neat how everybody worked together. The way I was taught through the rabbi who converted me was that as a Jew there is a sense of community." Debbie knows all about that. Hw father was director of a Jewish Community Center for 30 years. One of her stipulations when her husband was transferred was that the dty have a Jewish Community Center. "That's what helped me to grow up to be the person I am. A lot of my values are Jewish values and the way I look at the world, not in a religious but a cultural sense, and that's what I want for my sons," Debbie said. "The cultural aspects and the identity of being Jewish were really important but it (the JCC) also gives you the athfetics and the social aspects all the way through your Ufa" She also would like her sons to grow up knowing about "tzedakah." "I would like my sons to grow up und^tandi^ the importance of caring for other people who don't hln^e what they hava The Jewish religion encourages and 'teaches that." ' A 'youth counselor before moving to Omaha, Debbie •W^d like to go back to work part time. "I think being aW.ay from the boys is good. I think I give more quality time when I'm not with them 24 hours a day. If you have a good place for the kids to go it can be very positive. They'll learn what other people are like and it'll help them learn to socialize. "Josh already goes to child care at the 'J' a couple mornings a week and will eventually, like his brother, attend preschool there, too." The Finnicums plan to have the boys attend Sunday School aid would like for them to be involved with AZA, USYV some kind of Jewish youth group.

Uves. The Finnicums have also estabUshed savings accounts for the boys to give them the option to go to cdUege. However, Doug, a merchandise representative, said, "I want whatever Josh wants, within reason. And we'U try to encourage him and provide him with the materials he needs to support his interests, such as sports or music. Whatever he does, I'd Uke him to be good at it." The Fiimicums agree that there's always something to be afraid of for your children but that decision-making, selfesteem, identity and values wiU help. "1 want to teach them to make decisions on their own, not be persuaded by what others are doing unless that's what they truly want to do also," Debbie said, but admitted, "Sometimes it will be hard, they'U make decisions we wouldn't make for them." So far, the Finnicums own decision in relocating to Omaha seems to working out well.

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Besides becoming familiar with Jewiah traflltlona at the "J" and through the synagogue, "We'll celebrate the traditions in our home —Shabbat, Sukkot, Hanukkah—and make them exciting for the boys," Debbie said. "Even with the new technology, you still have basic traditions and values you want to keep in the house," said Doug, who is intrigued by space and wouldn't mind if Joeh had the first Bar Mitzvah on the moon. The Finnicums also believe in education and books are a big part of their evarydi^ Ufa Debbie took a children'* Uteniure course and trie* to buy books "that are important, not just Big Bird—books that wiU be Ufelong treasures. Uke 'The Velveteen Rabbit' " Their main philo*<»hy right now is to give, th* boys M many losowres and sltwnsttvss >i possible no thtir fitwfciss aren't Umitsd in whatfvfr tW would lUw U) do w^^ (Nbr

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-Father and daughter--^ a unique relationship By LyBda Priuik MutT^y Newman has three sons, ranging in age from 28 to three, but now that he has a daughter he ia "looldng forward to the unique relationahip that fathers and daughters have that I've heard about all my life." He said he plans to let that special relationship juat flow naturally with Alexa Jillien Newman who was born March 17,1988. For now, Murray, who is aelf-employed in peraonal investments, just hopes his daughter's first date is Jewish and "that he respects her as a peraon." Murray and wife, Sharee, are trying to give Alexa an eclectic exposure. Their home is filled with booVs and a lot ^ of mu&ic and Akxa has akeady traveled to Hawaii and San ^Francisco. She and her brother Nick, 3, also are involved in a pl«y group which goes on outings to such places as the Children's Muaeum, Neale Woods, DeSoto Bend, Omaha History Museum, Fontenelle Forest, and does other activities, like roller skating. "It's important to have a full and joyous childhood," Sharee said. "When they're little and young they should enjoy discovering how stimulating the world is." The Newmans are trying to instill in Alexa an appreciation of the aesthetics but also hope to teach her "there's a lot more to life than material things, labels and brands; that an appreciation of learning and experience is far more important than transient accumulations," Murray said. Alexa's mother agrees. "Self-concept utd self-esteem are important issues in childhood. She needs to find her identity not in what she "has but in who she is. That's crucial." Sharee also doesn't believe in raising children in a sexist way. Murray takes Nick to baseball and basketball games and she hopes he'll do the same with Alexa. "I hope she can grow up and feel she can do and be anything she wants. The opportunities are out there and the doors are open for her. I hope she doesn't feel she has to do something or not do something because she's a girl. "I really want her to go to college and continue her education beyond just four years in coUege and have sonoe type of career; if that's what she wants to do. We'll orient her in this direction but if she doesn't want to do that, if ahe chooaes something else, hopefully it'll be something we can acc^t" Munv feels you c^ have cwtain attitudes and projections of where you want things to be but it's an evolving situation. "You don't know what the world will be like in 16, 20 years from now. Basically, we have to instill moral values and appreciation of other people and the righta of other people, to be a good citizen and to be honest and truthful Thoae aorta of thing*, no matter what the world ia like, are basic." And, they want Alexa to have a Jewish identity. "It't our tie to our heritage and our future," Murray said. "At Temple, the "J" and through our own practice this will juat

become part of her natural way of life and feeling. It won't be anything that will have to be shoved down her throat; it'll be her way of life as it is ours." She will also be following the tradition of her maternal great-grandmother Sarah Meyers, maternal grandmother Peggy DaLand, and paternal grandfather. Jule Newman. The Newmans try to observe Shabbat and Jewish hoUdays at home. They plan to follow the same pattern with Alexa as they did wiUi Nick by having her attend pre«iool and programs at the "J," as well aa programs at Temple, such as the parent/infant programs, special holiday programs and tot Shabbat. Eventually the chikiren will attend Sunday and Hebrew School. "I want them to have a Jewish identity," aaid Shaiee, "and exposure is educatioa" Sharee knows about education; she Uught achool for 10 years before choosing to stay home and raise Nick and Alexa. Sharee said she realizes "you can't protect your children from everything. You can't shelter them as much as you'd lika I think it influences me to start educating them younger and preparing them for problems they may face. There are so maqy things going on todigr that affect famiUee. We need to atrive to get good information to our children." She feels to build a good relationahip with your chiW, to have them trust you and ahare, you need to start at a young age. "You can't wait until thty are U year* old to tell them the facts of life. "Hut no looger wlU work in the world we live in." Tlte Newmans feel the home ia a great infhieooe and that Alexa will learn by her paranta setting the right ezamplea, in their relationahqi and their dedaioo-making, ancl by creating a bving home for thiir chiUim Phia, Murray aakl, it'a important to be available for the children and not be too buay to have time for them. Part of that time will be the Newmans leaning faxxn their chiMraa Murrity ia excited about learaing from hla daughter and being exposed to Uiinga because of her needa. "Uaming ia a two-way street." he aaid. And BO is that ^>edal relationahip he plans to let flow.

The JCG—a focal point for the Jewish community By LyMtaFrwk Jewish Community Center is the focal point in the lives of many Jewiah families. Over the years, programa haM been added, expanded and adapted to fit the needs of ih/t community. Preparing for the next century, Jeff AizeUierg, executive director of the Jewiah Community Centir of Omaha, looked into his own cryatal ball. Basically. Mr. Aizenberg said, the ovsrall goal of the CcDt«r ia to make people fe«I comfortable. "The Centers are truly an American expression of community. Our •yitf^^ ia built around our name. The Center is noo-judgmentaL We provide experiences where people can learn but we don't t«U them how to be Jewish." he said. Mr, Aia^nhsr^ noted Uiat paisnts of tite chikiren who wiU be the next generation of leadsrs ar« aksKiy involved on the boards and oommittsss of ths Gsntsr. "Psopie are taking rsMonaibiltty to enaur* the Jewish Cooununity Center in Onaaha endurea." Although children and familiss will continue to be the Canter's mainstay. Mx. AiasnbsM outMnsd four things which will have a m^jor tiq^ on tlis wtivitiM it proviifas. "First." hs said, "our populntkm is gaii« to sgs nihstsBtidUbr. In addition to a pkcs (or kida. thtft* wOl now be •etiviltis for siii^lsa. you«g cfwptss and iwte citissBii. W«1l«air a trsmndmia vaiisty of aduk profruns, both ptoraieal education snd sodaL"

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By Morria Maline Chances are that by the time Austin Jamea Davidson reaches his teens, he'll be familiar with all of the departments in Davidson's Furniture Showcase. The family-owned store has been in Davidson hands more than 100 years and Austin is a logical candidate to run the business one day, his mother tdd the Jewish Prase recently. Austin, the son of Allen Douglas and Juanita Lynn Davidson, made his entrance into this world at Methodist Hospital last Nov. 27. He weighed seven pounds, IV/i ounces. His grandparents are Arthur and Betsy Davidson of Omaha, Ymd Qene and Donna Nelson of Ainsworth, Neb. Austin's first name is derived from the names of a grandfather and a great-grandfather. His middle name was selected to signify the love and devotion the Davidson family held for James Anderson, the former manager of the Omaha store who died last year. "Mr. Anderson was truly a respected friend of the family for many years and when Austin was bom, we saw this as an opportunity to honor a friend." Juanita and Allen met in Lincoln where Allen managed the Davidson store and Juanita worked there. They were married in the elder Davidsons' home in Omaha by Judge Jerry Gitnick on May 17, 1987. When Mr. Anderson died, Allen came to Omaha to manage the Omaha store, and the couple established residence at 12204 Westover Road.

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Austin's circumcision took pUce at Methodist Hoapital with Rabbi Stephan Barack officiating. "We will try to provide Austin with a happy and good life, and I personally hope he develops a relationship with h^ father like the one Allen has with his," said Mrs. Davidson. She ejtplained that Allen spends a lot of time with his father and that his father was best man at their wedding. "I found out later that Allen's father had Allen's grandfather as best man when he got married also." Tradition in the Davidson family now has a booster in the name of Austin Jamea Davidson. His Hebrew name is Israel and he will cany his Jewish legacy into the 2l8t Cmtury.

Residing with the couple are Mrs. Davidson's children from 8 former marriage, Bryan Scholtes, 12, a student at Beveridge Junior High School, and Brandon, eight, who attends Columbian School. Although the Scholtes boys will continue to obso-ve their Protestant faith, Austin will be raised Jewish, Mrs. Davidson pointed out. "He's a wonderful baby, so much fun, and the older boys just love him and can't wait for him to grow so that they can all do things together." The fanuly anticipates joining the Jewish Community Center and Temple Israel and already is thinking ahead as to how to provide a Jewish atmosphere for Austin while not neglecting a religious upbringing for Bryan and Brandon, "We intend to observe the Jewish holidays at htune, provide Austin with a Jewish education aiul hopefully ha will become a Bar Mitzvah at Temple Israel... "Although I was raised a Protestant, I like the principles of Judaism and certainly I lean toward judaiam in my thinking and planning... we will live tosher in a Jewish household and Bryan and Brandon can attend church with their dad."

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Kauvars look forward to full partldipation By Ellen Albin I really hadn't given much thought to becoming a grandmother. After all, my son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Shaylene Kauvar, had been married not quite a year and they were juat babies themselves. But when Stephen called me to say they were expecting, 1 was as pleased and excited as I was when I first learned I was pregnant. I was cautioned not to buy anything until the baby was bom and I was told 1 had never experienced anything as wonderful as holding a grandchild. 1 wasn't so sure that was really true. Samantha was born in Las Vegas, where her daddy was stationed in the Air Force, on May 27,1988. I saw her first when she was two days old. My friends were right. 1 had never felt such feelings before. Never was there a more beautiful baby—look how smart she is, she's so strong. Kena Hora, Kena Hora. What a long name for such a little girl. Samantha, for my late father, Sam Berenstein; JoAnn for Stephen's other grandfather. Jack Kauvar; Albin, for my husband who has been my children's father since they were tiny. Stephen was dischtu-ged from the Air Force just last month and they made the move to Omaha. While we were very fortunate during Samantha's first months to be able to see her often, it was nothing like the joy we have now seeing her many times a week and getting to watch each new step of her growth. Stephen and Shaylene have joined Beth Israel and the Center. Both Shaylene and Samantha are Life Members of Hadassab, and Shaylene is taking an office in Hadassah for the coming year. While we have always observed Jewish traditions in our home, we have not been particularly observant Jews. Samantha's parents intend to participate in conununity functions and involve Samantha in the programs offered by the

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Moscow's matzah to be homemade NEW YOEK (JTA) - Signs of Moscow's levening of its stand on Jewish culture will continue to be felt this Passover, as Soviet authorities are cooperating with a New York City Council member to ensure that kosher for Passover matzah will be available for the holiday. Furthermore, Soviet authorities are also allowing the importing of koaher Passover wine, which will be sold at reasonable prices. Konstantfa) Kharchev, the Soviet minister of religion, and Councilman Noach Dear, co-chairman of Joint Committee for the Preservation of Jewish Heritage in the Soviet Union, officially launched raatzaJi-baking activities in early March in Moscow, Leningrad, Minsk and Kiev. Dear said he arranged with Kharchev's consent to have Rabbi Yuri Kamishev and Rabbi Dovid Karpov of Moscow's Marina Russia Synagogue supervise the baking jointly with Rabbi Adolf Shayevitch of Moscow's main synagogue, thus ensuring that the baked matzah will be acceptable to all Jews in the Soviet Union. Shayevitch is a stat«-appointed rabbi, while the Marina Russia rabbis are not overseen by the Ministry of Religion. Dear said that the Soviet Union agreed to allow for kosher matz-nh "becausie they earnestly want to improve life in the Soviet Union. After a trip I sponsored a few months ago, they saw that there was no conflict being loyal to your religion and to your country." The matzah will be made from 160 tons of flour brought in by truck to the Soviet Union from Strasbourg, France, where it was milled under rabbinical supervision. "The proj-'ect coats about $200,000. The shipper is Levi Schmerling of Schmerling Kosher Food in Switzerland.

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Putting thoughts and dreams into action By Mary Fellman On May 2,1989. Erika Michelle Siegel will be a year old and just 12 years away from the Bat Mitzvah that her mother, Nanci, can already picture. For Nanci it will be a dream doubly fulfilled because she did not have the opportunity for a Jewish education or a Bat Mitzvah as she was growing up. It's possible she may have one before Erika but, in the meantime, the raising, teaching and opportunities the second child of Nanci and David Siegel will h^ve, will be superior to that of both her parents. Nanci Levy and Oavid Siegel met in St. Louis when she was only 15 years old and he was 16. Both were involved in B'nai B'rith Youth activities; both were in high schools i^th few Jewish students; both came from single-parent homes and had been encouraged by their determined mothers to seek out friends in the Jewish community through youth groups like B'nai B'rith. Today they are college educated professionals. David is an attorney, Nanci is a school teacher and. with their two children, they are among the involved young families of the Omaha Jewish community. For a few years after their marriage and move'to Omaha, they lived at 51st and Izard Street but recently bought a home in Pepperwood. The reasoning was simple—it was important for their family to grow up closer to the Jewish Conununity Center and other young Jewish families. It's all part of the dream they have for the future of Erika and her big brother, Bryan. It includes the on-going and beautiful relationship both children have with their out-of-town grandparents and their Omaha great-grandparents, Morris and Dolly Kutler and Helen Siegel. It includes the observance of Passover Seders. together, going to the synagogue for Purim and singing with Papa Morris, and Erik^ eventually joining Bryan on Saturday night for fun at the Siegel home. The dreams for Erika started when she was named for their great-grandmother, Estelle Miriam, and there was a choice of a name that started with "E. " Should it be Erika or Emily or what name? David made the decision. He said he fuUy expected that his daughter would eventually go into his law practice with him and he preferred an "Erika" as a law partner to an "Emily."' That day may very well come because according to her XDota and dad, Erika is a determined, aggressive young lady

with a mind of her own which is already apparent at 11months of age. She shows anger and frustration if she cannot do the same things her three-year-old brother can. Her big brown eyes, typical of the Siegel family, open wide and sparkle when she achieves what she wants. And for her there will also be the added Jewish family atmosphere and a normal home life with affection and love from both parents. Nanci speaks emotionally about the dreams she and David have for their family. Involvement in the Jewish community is a given, baaed on the leadership David has already exhibited as president of the Henry Monsky chapter of B'nai B'rith and a member of the international young leadership committee of B'nai B'rith. Participation in the JCC nursery school for Bryan sets the precedent for Erika, and from this experience and those following, both will have exposure to Shabbat in school and at home, to holidays practiced both in their home and that of their great-grandparents. "I want for them the joy of knowing they are Jewish and being proud of their heritage. I want for them to be learned Jewishly and share experiences that enrich their hves. What we didn't have we want to give them. They should know which holidays are Jewish and which holidays Jewish people do not celebrate. I hope they will have Jewish friends, belong to Jewish youth groups, have Jewish camping experiences and do something for their community like their dad and I." There is determination and emotion in Nanci's voice and eyes as she speaks of the future of their children', of the influence also of the out-of-town grandparents who are a part of the children's lives via telephone, video tapei and fi;equent visits. This is a household where thoughts and dreams are being put into action, where the future development of the children goes hand in hand with the future growth of the parents. Whether Erika is a lawyer like her father or a teacher like her mother, whatever profession or career she chooses to pursue, she will know one thing—she is a Jewish woman with knowledge of her rich Jewish heritage. The strength of this young family will thus add strength to the entire Jewish community of Omaha in 2001 and thereafter.

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Jnatia Jacobson wHh his mother, Nancy, and grand•lother, Hel«i Speiw. great ability to make him laugh and is great at diaper changing. We feel fortunate to have David's mother, Helen, her husband Millard and her sister, Bert Weintrob living in Omaha. They provide a wonderful support system and we enjoy the feeling of "mishpocha" at our family gatherings. I consider this family togetherness to be spiritual nourishment for the entire family. What are our hopes for our 1988 baby? We hope Justin grows to be a member in good standing of this ^te group and look forward to his Bar Mitzvah in the year 2001. We hope that he will know the value of family and friends, the joy of learning to love and loving to learn. And we hope for the wisdom to instill the highest of Jewish values in him.

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Health and family will always pull you through By Lynda FrMtk While Lisa and Gary Epstein want their three sons to be their own persons, Lisa said, "I h<^ they'll have common interests and do things together. It's like a piece of a puszle. I hope he'll fit in." The "he" refers to the newest piece of their family puzzle, Alex Drew "Epstein, who was bom Oct. 11,1988. The others are his brothers, Robbie, bVt, and Ben. 2Vi. Gary himself is the youngest of three brothers and feels this will help him understand what his son will go through. "Being number three," Gary said, "he'll watch and learn from his older brothers and take the best road for himself. I look up to both my older brothers and I hope he'll have the same respect for his. "Health and family," Gary said, "will always pull you through no matter the economic, social or world situation." Gary, who works in his family's wholesale liquor business, said as long as Alex has his health and faniily he should be happy. In this regard, the Epsteins would like their parents, Harold and Etta Epstein of Omaha and Mimi and George Malacoff of Florida, to see Alex become a Bar Mitzvah, graduate from high school, graduate frxun college and get married. "He needs to be a productive, reeponable human being," Lisa said. "Our job is to guide him and help him with his desired goals." Lisa feels being a kid today is harder than when she and Gary were growing up because so much pressure is thrust upon them at such an early age. A former elementary school teacher, she choee to stay home and raise bar family. "Childhood monoriee are all from family," she said. "You can only be a kid once and I want them to be children and have fun." For the Epsteins this includes many family activities and hands-on learning exp«iences, such as making homemade presents, painting, going to the park, taking walks, looking at dogs in a pet store, roller skating and going to wrestling matches and basketball games. The Epsteins said they know it is not always easy but communication and honesty within the family is itqwrtant "If our children feel confident and secure, they'll be able to handle problems and the pressures of society in 2001. We'll give them values and hope they make the right choices," Gary said. He also said disdfiline is important in learning right from (CoBtinaMi on Page 34)

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a well-balanced list of activities. "I don't want her overprogrammed," Ed said. "She needs to have time to be a kid, to play in the mud, chase the dog and run around the backyard." The Frieds read books and magazines to help them learn how to provide a happy, positive enviroiunent for Maggie. "I want her to be self-confident, not overconfident." Ed said. "If she's self-assured she can do what she wants to da" Keeping in mind that Maggie is their firstborn and so she's not precocious, Ed said, "We spoil her somewhat but are aware of the need to set limits." Sandi, a former JCC youth director and school teacher, added, "Kids need to hear the word 'no.'" For Sandi, the art of communication is also important and she hopes that her daughter relates well to other people. Maggie is akeady getting socialization skills by attending JCC daycare two mornings a week while Sandi teaches JCC pre-schooL "U helps her to hold her own with older cousins and friends," Ed said. "And the kids in our cul-de-

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Susie and Stewart Smoler want their children to go away... but not for several years, yet. However, when the time comes for college they will encourage David, S, and Allison Brooke, bom Dec. 28, 1988, to go oat of state. "That is one of the few times in life when you can have the support of your family and still be independent," said Susie, who calls it "a wonderful combination." Speaking from her own experience, Susie said she learned a lot about herself, had to think on her own, and learned '• to appreciate her home, her childhood and her roots. "It was also a fun time." said the Omaha native who met Chicagoan Stewart while both were attending college in Arizona. While the Smolers are planning financially for the children's college education, where they attend college is up to the children. However, Stewart said he would like to have an active role in their decisions, "Our parents didn't quite understand us," said Stewart. "I hope we'll do better. There are a lot of things we'd like the kids to do or be and we want to communicate those in a way they don't feel pressured. "1 hope we'll be flexible enough to adapt to the changing times and be supportive of their needs and interests," his wife added. "I hope we're never parents that push them into our desires, not theirs. 1 want them to know what they bav» to say is as important as what we have to say." Susie was raised "in a very honest and open family where we communicated all our thoughts." The Smolers are striving for this in their own family and try to extend the family closeness to include Susie's parents, Omahans Howard and Barbara Krantz, and Stewart's parents, Diane Smoler and Avrum and Sandy Smoler. "We share life experiences with the children and do everything together," said Susie, who worked for her brother, Jim, at his photography studio before choosing to stay home when David was bom. Although she does volunteer work and still helps a little at her family's business, Allen Furniture, where her husband is vice president, she said ;' her children are her priority. And, as much as family closeness and open communication lines are important, the Smolers also describe themselves as strict parents. "We will always unconditionally love them and try to support them in their choices but it doesn't mean we will always agree or let them have their own way," they said. "Having boundaries gives them security," Stewart said. "They know they can do whatever within the boundaries. 1 hope being strict now will make it easier for them to make wise choices at 13.

One of those chaKes will be whether or not Allison wishes Jngdasses, It starts in the home. Well teach her some trato have a Bat Mitzvah. The Smolers will enroll her in Sun-/ ditkms of the heritage and hope it becomes important to day School at Tenqde Israel but said attending Hebrew! htr and her {oandation." School and having a Bat Mitivah will be her choice. "It'sj "rdbev«ydiB«)point«dif she didn't remain Jewish but up to her if it's a personal goal It takes a lot of commit- ^e wooU rtiD support and kwe her. It wouldn't change our ment and I wouldn't want to push her into it, said Susie, feelimta " Stewart said. However, the Smolers do feel it is important Allison * knows she was bora to Jewish parents and knows her herAlong with family closeness and giving the children a itage. "One of our beliefs about a Jewish upbringing," Susie good sense of values and morals, Susis wants tbsm to have said, "involves a sense of family. Religion is a lifestyK not a sense of self-confidsnce so they can b« leaders rather than j ust going through the steps—studying Hebrew and tak- foUowers. "Then their desires will fall into place,' 'she said.

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to be presented with options her mother felt she never had. "1 want my daughter to have the same vocational opportimities as my son," Bill said. "As time progresses, society is ridding itself of the stigma of professional sexuality. We're ahnost there now and should be there in 13 years. Abby should be able to reap the benefits." Although the Ginsburgs want to provide for Abby, Laynie and Jason, they said it is hard to balance giving with having them earn, respect and appreciate things. And, Bill noted, in 11 or 12 years there will be even more to give. "If I knew what technology will be for Abby, I'd invest in it." The Ginsburgs hope their daughter will be an independent person and whether she becomes a doctor, an accountant or a travel agent, they'll provide her with the opportimity to allow her to reach whatever goal she wants. However, her father added, "The one thing she'll never be is an older sister." "We're lucky to have her. We waited a tong time," said Beth, who is also enjoying the built-in babysitting provided by Jason and Laynie. "The rapport between the older children and Abby is great and they love to take care of her." The Ginaburga hope for Abby, and all the children of the new centtiry, that it will be easier for them. "Our parents went through Worid War II and the Korean War," Bill said. "We went through Vietnam. Our children have not had to live in a time when war affected our country and I hope the new century brings the same."

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Alex Drew Epstein (Continued from Page 28) wrong. He realizes his children wiU make mistakes like evoybody else but that they will correct them and go on. "You learn from your miatakea," said Lisa. "They make you a stronger person." While her husband feels the world of computers is here and expects they will get 0(ne for the family, Lisa's hope is that, deqiite whatever technology lies ahead, "Alex will see rainbows and simshine and that they will still have meaning, that he'll sw the beauty. Computers can't do that." It's also important to the Epsteins that their children have a Jewish identity. Gary, who came from a very Jewish family and whose grancUather is very orthodox, said, "I want them to carry on that tradition by going to Hebrew School and I hope they go through high aehod, like I did at Beth EL" Besides lighting the candles, saying prayers, including the blessings for bread and wine, Lisa said, "We still use Ykidiah wonla we got from our granti^iarents like mazel tov, potch, aimcha, tzedakah and Shabbat inst«ad of Shabbos.' I try to he^ those words become part of our household." Most of all she said she tries to make being Jewish fun. They also plan to have Alex be a big part of "J" activities. Lisa grew up in Florida where there were many Jewish Community Centera.She feels having one Center gives more familiarity. "I want Alex to know being Jewish is a part of his life but not a sq>arate thing." Alex, like his brothws, will attend pre-school there and all three boya will take classes so they will be well-rounded. The Epsteins would also like the boys to attend summer camp and be active in sports. "Chuck Arnold taught me," Gary sakl, "and I hope he'U be around to teach Alex. He's ah-eady teaching lU^bie. I also hope AZA will be around so (hey can have the fulfillment from that that I did." Gary's grandmother always told him that each child is good luck no matter what "That'a true so far," Gary said. "We've been fortunate."

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Neitho-Margy nor Grag w«e very reUgioas but dedded before they married that tibeir diiUren would be raised Jewish. Greg was raised aLutheran but said, "I'm in favor of raising them Jewish. I fear it mij^t be part of the world's culture that's decreasing and preaerving it is important. It'a nice they have this culture availabie to them." The boys celebrate Jewish holidays with Margy's parents, Chvles and Cynthia Schnnder, but they also celebrate Chriatmaa and Easter with Greg's parents, Eail and WQma Searson. Margy said it is hard raising the bqys in the Jewish relig^ ion by herself. "Although I didn't realice it, my parenta raised me so I felt n^r reUgum was important and I eqjoyed it as a kid. I hope I raise my kids the same way." She said ahe would like them to remain Jewish and many Jewish but isn't sure what the chances are that woukl happen. However, she said, "It'd be nice if they married a nonJew who would raise their children Jewish."

By LyadaFraak Sarah Mackenzie ^looaer was bom cm Nov. 30, the same day as her great-grandmoUter, and recoitly bad her Hebrew naming in memory of her aunt, Ewie Rice. Not only is it important to the Spooners that Sarah remain Jewish, Gayle ^Kwner feels that having Sarah will help her get stronger in her own religion. "I hope I'll learn akmg the way, too, " she said. "It's important because I was brought up Jewish. It's a neat religion. I will take some classes, like Basic Judaism, to reteach ngFMlf and we'll celebrate Jewish holidays with her." Although he has no plans to convert, Jim Spooner wants to be vaned aiiough to instill Judaism in Sarah. "We're ckMer tl^a(fb'sfBiAi|y so it's iitaportant to me that Sarah remain Jewish. I int^pd to expose her to the Jewish tradition and w^ of life." Members of Tanqple Israel, the ^xx»eA "aie planning to join the Jewish Conununity Center and kiok into pr»acboal at the "J" for Sarah so she'll interact with other Jewish children. Iliey also intend for Sarah to aHend Sunday and Hebrew School and have a Bat Mitsvah. Her mother wouU also like her to go to Jewiab camp. While Jim said his daughter can't even date until she is 20, Gayk said it doeant matter if Sarah woukl marry a (Cont^wHIonPsgsM)

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By Lynda Frank working, silversmithing, collecting rocks and cutting "All we can do is try and do our best to be aa open-minded stones. as we can to guide her to her destiny. I don't want to creThe former owners of a commercial greenhouse, theuate a destiny for her, I want to guide her toward her own," main hobby is horticulture, especially raising orchids. They Tom Friedman said about his daughter, Alyaon Rose, who built a greenhouse onto their home which houses, among was bom August 26, 1988. other things, 260 orchids. Just hanging around the Friedman home should give bar The Friedmans also enjoy playing and listening to music. a good start for choosing that destiny. Tom and his wife. Sue, who said Tom plays the guitar and piano while she Sue, have a variety of unusual hobbies, including wood- listens, thinks Alyson will be a player. And, while Tom, a gadget person, said Alyson will be surrounded by gadgets, ' 'everything push button and remote control," Sue calls he^ self a child book fanatic. Alyson's thiee-yearold brother, J.J., already has over 50 books which Alyson will share, from "Goodnight Moon" to "2000 Leagues Under the Sea." "We do a lot of reading of stories and books. I find by exposing them to different stories they can relate to their surroundings. I hope Alyson picks up on that and enjoys it," Sue said. According to Tom, the biggest thing they're doing to prepare Alyson for the next century is raising their fanuly as a Jewish family. "We, as parents, are always trying to improve the religious aspect of our home. We go to Outreach and seminars sponsored by the 'J" We're not fanatics, but we light the Shabbat candles and say the prayers and we celebrate the holidays," Tom said. Jewish holidays are often celebrated with Tom's parents, Willard and Thama Friedman, but Sue converted from Catholicism and the children also attend non-religious family dinners during Christian holidays with her parents, Joe and Vi Nanfito. Currently, the FriedmanS take both children to Temple's Tot Shabbat. They feel it is a good way to introduce them to the synagogue where they plan to send them for Sunday School, Hebrew School and for Bar and Bat Mitzvah training. "I think having a Bat Mitzvah and what they have to learn, recite and perform is a great accomplishment for someone 13 and a great responsibility," said Sue. "It would give them so much self-respect and confidence that other kids don't have." The Friedmans feel Alyson's religious training, her peers, as well as watching how her parents handle situation, will have an impact on how she sees things. "My hope," Sue said, "is that she'll have confidence in herself and the ability to trust her own judgments. Kids always Alyaon Roae Friedman at five-andHtne-haU months. do crazy things but I hope she makes right decisions for herself."

Sarah Mackenzie Spooner (Contiiitted from Page 36) Jew or non-Jew. "It worked out graat for ua. I don't know what would have happened if we hadn't agrwd on raising our children Jewish. It'll be easier for her if ahe married a Jew but we luve no problems." Jim is a vice praoident (rf a financial institution and Qayle waa a dental receptionist for about 16 years before choosing to stay home with Sarah. "I wanted Oayle to aUy boma to inatill valuaa in Sarah rather than allowing othara, rnich aa th« paople at day care centera, to have that type of influanc*. T.>«mj,ig left and right, north and south, to reapect eldera-you don't always get these things when you have scmeone else care for your child. It'a my selfish reaaon for Gayle to stay home, " Jim said. Gayle said maybe when Sarah goes to school she will think about re^ntering the work force. Meanwhile, Gayle plans to work with Sarah and teach her things before she goes to school. The Spooners said they will show her she needs to read books and listen. "I'm ah^ady reading to her," Gayle said, pointing to the popular book, "Goodnight Moon." Gayle said she will read "good old Qolden Books, like when I was little, Winnie the Pooh and Disney." Her father would also like to expose her to old faithfuls, like "Treasure Island," "King Arthur" and "Mark Twain." Before she goes to school, the Spooners would like to invest in a computer so that, by the age of five or six, Sarah will comprehend and be familiar with them. Most important to her father, however, is that she have "a sound knowledge—reading, writing, arithmetic, English and history. She doesn't need to excel, just know what each one is." Her parents hope Sarah wants to go to college and they would encourage her but not force her to do so. Her father would insist, however, she go through high school and get a diploma. "She's free to choose after high school," said Jim, who would like his daughter to be Chief Justice of the United States. "If she chooses not to go to college she may not be entitled to the money saved. It would dqiend upon what she chose to do. She may get my blessings but not my finances." Sarah's maternal grandparents, Fran and Jerry Milder, have taken steps to help with her education expenses and the Spooners also have money eariharked for Sarah'a education. A somewhat reserved couple, the Spooners said they hope their daughter is more outgoing. They would like her to be involved in things and expotod to many different tUnga so she can make her own choicea.

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'We're an old-fashioned family' By Lynda Frank The year 2001 will be a busy time for Jan and Bob Egermayer. Scott Edward Egermayer, bom July 18,1988, will be celebrating his Bar Mitzvah; his brother, Matt, will be graduating from high school; and his sister, Julie, will be graduating from college. By then, too, going to work with Dad probably will have become a common experience for Scott. His father owns the Kart Ranch Amusement Park and would like Scott to eventually join him in the business. "Who knows," Bob said, "with technology, Scott will run hovercrafts at the Kart Ranch." However, not all Scott's time will be spent riding go-karta and playing miniature golf. He will be attending public school and spending time with his family. Bob and Jan Egermayer are raising Scott, nine-year-old Julie and six-yearold Matt with the emphasis on family. "We're pretty much an old-fashioned family," said Jan, who gave up secretarial work to raise her children. "I stay home with the kids and we concentrate on being together. Our parents were good role models and we're trying to follow their example." The Egermayers realize they will also have to deal with problems their parents' didn't face. Jan feels it's frightening and hopes things will turn around by the time Scott's ; older.' If not, she said, "It's important to educate him so he's not ignorant." "To be truthful," Bob said, "planning right now is just trying to get him through the periods kids go through. There's little we can do other than set values. Our theory is that you need to provide the right environment, values and stability. Once they're 14 or 15 you have no control, they'll make their own choices. So, you need to set standards before then." "I hope they can always come talk to me and that I can have openness with them," Jan said. And, as much as the

their own entertainment and friends among themselves," aaid Bob, wbo would like Scott to follow in that direction. Bob also feela it isn't necessary to push Idda into activitisB. "It's not what we had and I dm't think today's emphasis on kids taking all kinds of lessons, like soccer or tuf^, is necessary." Boaides teaching them values, creativity and independence, the Egennqrera are bying to save funds for their chOdra's edacation. They are unsure what schools will cost in 2001 or what wiO be available for Scott. As fm- his career choice, Bob said, "Iknow there will be a lot of choices bat i woold direct Scott to get into some kind of private bosineas on his ofwn." While Scott's career choice wiU remain undecided for a iriiile, his raligioos upbringing was decided before Jan and Bob ware married. Bob, a Catholic, liked the strength and traditions of Judsism, ideals whkh he felt were similar to his own and agreed to raise their children Jewish. Scott will attend Temple Israel Hebrew Schod and have a Bar Mitzvah but will celebrate both Jewish and Christian hdidays with both sides of the family.

Egermayers said they show their children love, they said they also can be fairly strict. The children are aUowed to watch television but the Eger mayo^ try to set time limits and monitor what they watch. Instead of television, they raicourage them to develop creativity, enjoying outside activities and having friends over to play. Plus, Jan takes the children to the library. "I hope Scott will read Dr. Seuss and othra- fun books. I think it's a key for learning in the future," she said. "We've been successful in Julie and Matt developing

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Bob's mother, Marg^aret Egermayer, shares Jewish holidays with them and Jan's parents, Sally and Edward Malashock. They all get together with Bob's side of the family for Christmas and Easter, too. llie Egermayers said it is not confusing for the children and think they benefit from it. "I think the exposure to my religion is enli^traiing for them, the way I approach it and enjqy it," Bob said. "Giving them scnnething to compare may help them respect and appreciate their religion more." "Parenta hope their children will follow the religion they are being raised but if they're dissatisfied, it's hard to say," Jan said. So, although the Egmnayers hope Scott will remain Jewiah, they are more concerned with his happimwB.

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..:J .<D;_i.i. ._-i. _j_».r» ^ said. "Right nowxi they're tired of 'Dr. Seuss' and the favorite is 'Snow White.' " The Terrys recently joined Temple Israel and Michele takes Margaret to the toddler group to expose her to Temple and Jewish activities. Caroline will eventually go but, for a while, Mu^e wants it to be a special activity for Margaret. Both girls attend Temple's Tot Shabbats with their parents and the Terrys plan to send them to Sunday School. They would like each of them to become a Bat Mitzvah. Michele said she was raised in a home where only the big Jewish holidays were celebrated and there was no day-today exposure. She said she is now learning more about her religiaa and plans to eventually celebrate more in the homa "Having her exposed to activities at Temple, the services and culture, she'll be aware of the Jewish religion," said Michele, "but that can't ensure she'll accept it for the rest of her hfe. She'll have the facts and the background to base her decision." John, who comes from a "not particularly religious family," may or may not convert to Judaism. He does, however, attend services with his children and said it's important Caroline have specific training. "It's important she have the concepts that underlie religim. She'll be exposed to many religions and make her own choices." As far as general education, John said he favors public school "but when she got to be old enough, if she had a personal request we could change our minds." Beyond that, they would like Caroline to attend college and plan to set aside money for it when they get their own educational debts paid off. Do they want their daughter to follow in their footsteps? "It's important not to live out our dreams through h«," Michele said, "to keep that pressure off her and let her have choices along the way. Caroline must have inner motivation to pursue something like medicine. If she's interested in medicine, we'll encourage it." However, John said he doesn't want them to overlook contributions other fields make and "the character of medicine will change. How it changes will make a difference in

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By Jill Kushner Belmont When I decided to write an article about my hopes and aspirations for my six-moath-old daughter, Lindsay Rachel, I first thought, "Well, what do I want for her?" "To which, of course, I answered, "Everything!" , So through this "love letter" to my 2l8t-Century Bat Mitzvah Baby and her sister (for my thoughts and hopes also apply to 2'/j-year-old Jessica Sarah!), I'll try to expand on what "everything" means, I guess the bottom line is that I want Lindsay to always be "comfortable in her own skin." I want her to look in the mirror and like what she sees, both physically and emotionaUy. When she looks in that mirror, Mark and I want her to see herself as a Jewish girl who is comfortable with and proud of being Jewish, despite the pressure that can arise. from bdng different from the majority. We want to teach her to understand and take pride in those differenc«8. I think back on my own memories: warm, happy traditions and holiday celebrations with my family. I want Lindsay to have the same kinds of experiences and someday pass her memories on to her children. Along with the celebrations, I also want Lindsay to know about our Jewish history: the triumphs, the persecution, the Holocaust, so that she will appreciate our strength, our perseverance as Jews, and appreciate the privilege of leading; services and reciting her Haftorah on the day of her Bat Mitzvt^ I hope that tzedakah and doing mitzvot will be integral parts of Lindsay's character. I hope to raise her as a sensitive, compassionate person who will allow empathy, warmth and patience to guide her rather than judgmental intolerance. 'M Above all else, I want Lindsay Rachel to always know^ how very much she is loved by her daddy and me. We will always love her for whatever kind of person she is; we will always be there for her. My dream for ho- is to be able to look in the mirror and see a person who is leading a healthy, joyful, full life; a person who is surrounded by loving family and friends; and aperson who is content with herself. If she can see all those things, then I wilt' be able to look in the mirror and smile.

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By Diane Rich When he was bom on January 30,1988, Jason Rich was pronounced a healthy, normal chQd, but the months preceding his birth were not without trepidatkn. Diane and Philip' Rich, parents of this third child, had been made uneasy by results of certain medical tests routinely run early in the pregnancy. Diane recalls that "Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur had always been meaningful but this year the holidays had special significance." Fortunatdy, the early worriee turned out to be unfotmded. Jason, who has two brothers, Adam and Brandon, also claims grandparents, Haskell and Beverly Morris and Eugene and Charlotte Rich. In addition, he carries the title of Sixth Grandson for the Rich's. Jason wiU be 13 in January 2001. His parents feel it's hard to think that far in advance, but he will be one of the first Bar Mitzvah's of the new century in Omaha. If the date will be confirmed, the Torah portion corresponding to that of his birthday is Beshalach. In this sidra it illustrates that although there were many complaints and hardships that Moses heard from the Jewish people, God seemed not only to protect the chosen people but also provided for them—things may not look so bright right now but things do have a way of getting better in the end. "Just like the manna that the Holy One . brought for the Jewish people in the desert, Jason is our little miracle," Diane said. Diane and Phil hope for Jason and his brothers that by the year 2001 (if not before) there will be a peaceful wodd for them; that the state of Israel and relations in the Middle East will be peaceful and harmonious; that the children in the USSR will be able to proudly celebrate their B'nai Mitzvah in their own synagoguee, on their own bimahs and

in front of their own families and congregational With his brother, Adam, at the Fiiedd Jewish Academy and Brandon planning to stortW the Academy for kindergarten in the fall, the Riches hope Jason will also begin his formal Jewish education early. Diane's Jewish education was at Beth Israel and Philip's at Beth El; both have strong ties to their Jewish background, customs and traditions.

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Mike and Jill, at a very young age, have already learned that sometimes people have to work hard to achieve what - they want. Coming from different backgrounds, the two hafve known each other since school days. "We've grown up together" says Mike, "and already worked out many .problems." He worries that by the time Matthew is in school and making friends, his playmates will often be from one-par«9it ; families. "Both Jill and I are lucky," he says. "We come from families where the marriages are still intact." He : wants Matthew to enjoy that same security. Mike feels in order to raise a well-rounded, honest child with good values, a solid family background is mandatory. "We want him to get along with all kinds of people, to ; associate with different groups" Jill says. "We're planning to attend the Parent-Toddler classes at Temple soon. When he's old enough, Matthew will go to Sunday School and Hebrew School like I did." Jill speaks of having had a Bat Mitzvah and planning fiv her little boy to cdebrate a Bar Mitzvah in the year 2001. (Seated)

They want the usual things for this child... interest in sports and maybe music Mike says, "I hope hell want to play some kind of instrument I've always hem sorry I didn't have some musical training." Ibey wooder a little bit about what kind of parents they'll be. "We won't be terribly strict, but there will be rales. We both knew what was expected of us whan we ware Idds... we understood we had to play by the rules. We'll probably behave that way with Matthew as he grows up." The word "family" ia beard often in this conversation. Mflu Mya, "We're beginning our own family traditkms now that we have Matthew. We work hard at baing a good family, at.having a good marriaga." And they worry about a good education for their son. Mike says one of hia long-term goals is to ^ance Mattkaw's education so he can just go to achool and not worry about the coot And, be hopes tiie boy will "eventually lehooM a profeaiion or career that he really will enjoy—I hope he «ioean't have to spend his life going to a job hei hates." Right now, Matthow is a happy little boy who enjoys bdng the only grawkUU on both akiea of the family. Jill's iMnnta are Chkkie and Mel Lineman, and Mlke'k ore the William Volkmanns, alao of Omaha.

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A Thanksgiving gift— a very special reason for giving tiiani<s By Lynda Frank On Thanksgiving Day 1988, Julie Frank and Howard Kaplan had more than the luual to be thankful for; it was the day they brought Martin Jacob Kaplan into their home. Bom 24 hours earlier, on Nov. 23, Martin was able to immediately celebrate his first Thanksgiving and first Hanukkah. His proud grandparents, Omahans Marvin and Dorothy Kaplan, Julie's mother, Elaine Potts, and her husband, Sam, from Santa Barbara, Calif., were on hand to help. Martin had a bris, but his birth mother was not Jewish, so when his adoption is final in May or June he will be formally converted to Judaism. "It's important to me that my son be Jewish," Howard said. "My wife and I feel a real strong Jewish heritage and feel it's important to transmit that to our son. "One of the very important parts of Jewish heritage is to not forget your past. We want to make sure he remembers that and that he is very conscious of it and carries that on. If you don't remember your heritage and past, then the Jewish tradition will be like a flower in a pot that isn't watered. And you can only water that flower with knowledge of the past. If you don't water it with that knowledge, then the Jewish faith will be like a withering flower that will die from lack of care." Julie and Howard want to set a good example for their son and, Julie said, "to instill Jewish values and the rich cultural heritage of Judaism." To this end, they will try to maintain the Jewish tradition at home, including celebrating major Jewish holidays and trying to keep a kosher home. They are planning to send Martin to public school but will send him to Sunday School and Hebrew School, They also plan to take him to High Holy Day services and Shabbat services. And, Julie said, "We'll give him a lot of access to the Jewish Community Center to get him involved and to meet other Jewish children." Although Julie and Howard are attorneys, they are placing no expectations on Martin. "I just want him to do whatever makes him happy, whether that means going to col-

lege to become a professional or being an auto mechanic," Jvdie said. Being realistic that sometimes expectationB do interfere, one of Howard's concerns is pushing his son in a certain direction "because I want him'to do something." As new, first-time parents, Julie and Howard are currently taking things day by day. Because they both work outside the home, they have had to alter their schedules somewhat, such as not working such long hours and bringing more work home to do. However, they worry about Martin getting all the love and attention he needs at the day care center, but Howard said, "You just make an extra effort to give him love and attention when you're with him." They plan to use what's available as far as books and toys, like their parents did, in helping their son to explore as many ideas as possible. However, they said they aren't thinking much beyond "Mother Goose" right now. "Besides," Howard said, "I don't know what the technology will be when he's of age to start reading. It may be that everything will be on computer, where books will be on computer cassettes and he pushes a button and just reads along on the screen at his own rate. If that's available then we'll certainly give him the opportunity to do that." Realizing how expensive things may be in the future, Julie and Howard are putting money away for education or whatever else Martha may need in the future. Howard figures the money spent on four years of college for himself will be equivalent to the money needed for just one year of college for his son. However, he feels, "To put money away into a college plan would be already placing expectations on him (Martin)." One of the things they hope is that their son wiU grow up knowing he was adopted and be able to say, "I always knew I was adc^ted." Julie said she wants Martin to know that's how he came into the family—that some people are bom into a family and some are chosen. And their choice of bringing Martin into their home will now make each Thanksgiving an extra special holiday for Julie and Howard Kaplan.

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Thanksgiving and Michigan—Wolf family affairs By Joni Wolf In 1988, the year you were bom, the most important time of the Wolf famUy year is Thanksgiving. That is the one time where everyone makes a huge effort to get to Flint, Mich., where your father was born. We also attempt other holidays, but November is the biggie. No particular reason. It's just tradition. Your grandparents Wolf always have it in their home, they always serve the same foods and everyone comes. This year, with two babies, some arrangements and. adjustments had to be made. No doubt between now and 2001 there will be many more. But in 1988, cousin Zachary was moved into the one empty bedroom upstairs. Your crib went into the walk-in closet in our bedroom. Yes, when Zachary began crying at 4:30 a.m., as he apparently usually does, there was probably some discussion from the loving aunts and uncles who were awakened in the nearby rooms. You were a little colicky that weekend, too. It would be easy to say,"Well, the family's just too big

now and we can't all fit in the grandparents' house. Let's just forget about it this year." I hope we never do! I hope we just keep rearranging cribs and high-chairs and rocking horses and finding a way to be together that one time of the year. To me, nothing could be more important. Think how your grandparents Wolf must feel about this Thanksgiving business each year. What a happy chore, buying an extra turkey or making sure there's a carseat when they go to the airport to pick someone up. What it all means is their four children and their spouses love them enough that they will do ANYTHING to get home for that holiday. They want to spend time with them.. That is what ybur father and I hope for in the year 2001 and beyond. We hope we will have raised you in such a way that you want to be around us, you want to spend time with us. That you love us but that you like us, too. We hope you will love being a Wolf and will care enough to work at it. Love, Your Mother P.S. The only other thing we hope for is that you want to attend Michigan like all the other "Wolf-erines."

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By Morris Blaline When the Jeffrey Passer family gathers around the table for Passover Seder, their infant son, Aaron, will observe the asking of the four questions. Aaron—who weighed in at seven pounds, five-and-onehalf ounces last Oct.24—most likely will.do the asking once his older brother, Joel, who will be three in Septemb^, surrenders the honor. As Aaron approaches the 2l8t Century, the one question that his parents hope will be resolved by the time he becomes a Bar Mitzvah is that of "Who is a Jew." Mrs. Jeffrey (Sandyl Passer, a convert to Judaism, said in a recent interview that the resolution of the "Who is a Jew" controversy is high on the parental wish list. "We certainly hope that by the time Aaron becomes a Bar Mitzvah Jews throughout the world will be free and that we as a people no longer will be faced with the question of 'Who is a Jew.' " Aaron Benjamin Passer carries the first name of his great grandfather and his middle name stems from a greet unde. Aaron's father is a physician practicing internal medicine in Omaha; his uncle, Pennis, also is a physician practicing in New York, and the child's mother is a registered

What with a doctor and a nurae at home, the Pasaer residence sort of resembles a medied environment and already Joel enjoys using a stethoacope and playing doctor, enjoys using a stethosct^ and plajong doctor. "I probably will return to nursing at some point, but right now I enjoy staying home and taking care of our two boys," Mn. Passer s<dd. She pointed out that Aaron and Joel have brothers, Sam and Jeremy and a sister, Lyndi, residing in Omaha from Dr. Pasaer's first marriage and that the oldar childrm enjqy spending time with the little ones. The children also have a grandfathw here, Stanley Passer, and aunts to provide them with family relationships. Mrs. Paasar's parents reside in New Mariiet, Iowa, and probably will care for Aaron and Joel if Dr. and Mrs. Paaaer are able to visit Israel later this year. As members of Temple Israel, the Passers anticipate guiding Aaron and Joel into the Parent-Toddler group and then the religious school. "We believe it's important to provide the b^ys with a Jewiah education, and we just hope that by the time the next century rolls around, the Passer family will be able to enj^y Aaron's partic^Mtion in the Gata of 2001."

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Lincoln TIfereth Israel SERVICES: Friday: 8 p.m. I OnM[ Shabbat honoring Betty Hitl, hosted by Irv and I Ruth Gcddenberg and Max and Eleanor Neiden. ' Satunloy: 9:30 a.m. PASSOVER SCHEDULE WwfaModoy, AprU 19 Service of the Firstbwn 7 a.m. Mincha-Ma'ariv 6 p.m. First Seder Thursday. April 20 Shaharit 9:30 a-uL Second Seder Friday. AprU 21 Shaharit 9:30 a.m. EveDing service 8 p.m. Saturday. April 22 Morning service 9:30 am. TModoy. April 2S Evening service 6 p.m. WadMwiay. April 26 Morning sarvios 9:30 am. nNVMiay. April 27 Morning swvios and nikor 9:30 am.

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Mother-daughter coffee breaks, lunch hours ByDinaAzlerl 13 mantha of age, Sam W«ias Mo •IwaijyriiPogiiiMwUieimportoiiceoftlieMgaahwakaiid faudi hoar as intagral paiia of a prafaaaianal woA day. Sara's mother, Alioe Wtisa, is a social works on ataff > at Jeiriah Faii% Scrvke. In the morning, afbar moUHr aid daiightwr come to the JOC firom their homs, Sara aattlea into the routine of tlie Cliild Care at the Jewiah Commanity Center and Alioe heads for her office in the aame hooding. Later, Alioe qieads a morning break or part ef her lunch hour visiting with Sara.

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Tm TK7 appndatin of the nqiariinoe offved Sara by tUa CUU Can" aagrs AHon "I'm onMa I wooUn't be able to provide an eipal amount of quality atimulatian and so maehopportoniiy far sdfiaHiuig if wa were home together

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Thm mmagtatBt ao idaaQy anited to Sara began last June. Sara bom on March 8,1968, weighing 7 poonds, 7 onaees, is the firat chiU far AMoe Waiai and Kan Mon. Iliey hope to have another chiU at aome future AMeenBdKwwpartSarm'aJOCfccoaedlifaatylBtocontrnne far yean to coma. llMjr hiak forward to the maaiy advantagaa offend chSdreB in Omaha, eaperiaHy at the JOC. They plan to enraQ her in the preschool, perhaps as earfy aa the two-yenrold play groupw Later they hope ahell eqoy the family and individnal activitiea, the youth groopa and the aervioea of an in-hooaa B'tiai B'rith Yooth Director. Both mother and father were laiaed alaeidwre. AUoe in Sooth Orange, NJ., and KcB in DaOaa, Taui, but thay feel oonifcrtahle in Omaha. Fte one thfnai Ahoe finda being Jewiah here a more apiiitaal than ethnic thing, aa ahe found to be trae back eaat She and Ken want Sara to pnnoe a Jewiah education and to atody toward a Bat Mitsvah. They plan to affiliate with a congregatian within the next few years. As to other dreama far their danghter'afatoTB, good mental health ia firat on their hat "I hope Sara win be able to accept lifa'a 'upe and downa,' that dwH have a good support aysten. that shell fan able to reach out when ahe has enotianal "in^t," wirlifi^w Aboe. Abo a aocial worinr, Kan ia a boinebaaed therapist with Family Intarvantian IVsatment Servkae (FITS). For this set of parenta, Betting giifaVilinea and Kmits in order to provida atnxtore ia a top priority. "We bve Sara and we want her to know ahe'a kivad. Bat w« believe we must be able to say "no'and to avoid faeita«a of guilt if Sara can't always

have everything she wanta.' At this point, Alice seems relieved that Sara'a firat year has been eaaier for all of them than ahe and Ken had anticyated. Sara managed to avoid auchear^y childhood ills ae caKc and oontinaad hi good health. Now ahe'a waOdng with confidence, plays whole-heartedly with any pussle ^ can get her handa on and delighted^ babblaa maqy worda. In fact, Sara's vocabulaiy baa prograaaed from her firat word, "Baba" (for bottle), to "Deddy," whkh she now osee ell the time, to her new favorite, "HL" Sara alwitya haa more than one happy "hi" for her Menda and caregivera and of courae there's a special "hi" when Alice arrivae for a mother-daughter hmch date.

Bj Diane Axlari How did Omaha, Neb., come to be the birthplace of a tittle 8^ whoee Satva mother grew up in Toronto^ Canada, and whoee father attended high school in Roue, Italy? Tifiany Abbey Arenaon was bom here December 31, 1S88, weighing 7 lbs. 1M OL, and measoiing ao indue. But her Omaha connectian got started afanoet two years earlier, wlHn Brace and liarityn Aienaon plumed a relocatian with the same thoughtful care that goes into all their dedaianBruce and BAarilyn met in Las Vegas while both were vacationing, and after manying in 1981 they lived in Waterloo, Iowa. "We began looking for a place to move what we saw that Waterloo was going under," says Marilyn. Seeking a ci^ with a sig^i^i^ant Jewiah pnpnlatinn. they wero attracted to Omaha because of ita m^jor JCC multiple synagogues, Jewish weddy newspaper, bagel bakery and kodter meat market Tbfey also liked its proximity to the eenior Arensons, who setUed in Lincoln in 1966 after the-many moves made neoeasary by an Air Force career. "Omaha seemed to us to have a feeling of homineaB along with the advantages of a big city," explains Marilyn. She refers to the Children'a Museum, the Henry Dooriy Zoo, the Emmy Gifford Children's Theater and the Community ' Playhouse as institutions that will boiefit Leslie, 6, Joehua, 3Vi, and baby Tiffany, during their formative years. Moreover, Omaha offered a good real estate market for Bruce, who is a sole practitioner worldng out of Omaha and Council Bhifb. The Areosona hope Tiffany—like Leslie and Joah before her—wUl attend the JCC Preschool and particmate in Japonsaradclaases, sports and youth activitiea while she is growing up. Later, hka her sihiincB, TSfEaay wiH bagin fonnal reUgioua educatkn at Beth laraal SjyniMPlgue. Then ia DO qnaatun in bar another'smiad that Tiffaiqr wiD puraue a Bat Milsvah. "I hope all my childran wiB fo on to marry Jaws and raiae Jerwiah famflto." aha aaiya with a ngdla. In the TtTir""". Tiffany mania amoothty into the houaahoid. Marilyn nllaeta. "With the firat, yon're expariandng waiythinf new and yoB aiMldaaly raoofdiab •Tte to aD onn to be napondbla forl'With the aaoo^iyw know Bum of wlMt to aipect n* tUrd ju« Undolfitate." TUMy ta flttkw in to a tradttkaal Jaariah fna^ir with daar«at rolaa. Thqr «^ a ^racial Fridnr night dinnar M«y wMk. "Ittn to have a nfea Skdbboa dtaMT and oook ndal made fo^habboa and for the Higk HoiklBya." aagra The cUUran ai%nat pannittMl to wi«di vioiaiit taivriaion programa; tlMR ia no nMfh trsntnaat of each othnr. than ia no intamiptiiW VIMB wlult* •>« t**l«|-1"*^ intanda to be hona to ovarsaa thaae bahavkra.'%nes and I both pnlar that I atv home and ralaa tha cUldran Per now, Marilyn oparataa a buatewa oirt of har S^ asOa peraanaUiad atatkinafy, grtating carda and partgr faivitatfaMsandBKaaiQriaa."MybMeiBaiag#iniainvqh>ad in hamr occaainna and olfara fkaibfe houra," aha aaya. WMn^tay ia oUar. bar IIMMMK V^Man^ IMillMj 1—wia awl nnlirnraifr rmimr '

bar r«d estate Hoanaa and iMlp Bruoa hi hie' Tte fLrwinnn share a basic philosophy shoot Ufa, but 'aalolittla thfaiga, Marilya saya, "^e can new avaa." Figr exaovla, th^ had (bddad to name their third oiU after I'a maternal aunt, Tiipporah, but thay had a vaqr tiinaa«raiii« on a T'name. It took chacUi« htto bo«ka and much care and thougikt and tboni^ in ealacting a dty... in chooainc a nai^. TW atjrln nromlaea to be an important infhianrs hi the yeai^ ahead for TUfaqje AbMy Arsnaon.

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Don't worry, be happy. Its my bar mitzvah. Come celebrate in the new Beth El Synagogue with me and my eighteen year old brother, Robbie, my fifteen year old brother, Ben, and my mom and dad. Looking forward to agreat celebration with you and my family in 2001. Lisa, Gary, Robbie and Ben Epstein honor their son and brother, Alex Drew. He Is the great grandson of Abe Epstein, the grandson of Etta and Harold Epstein of Omaha and Mimi andOeorge Malacoff of Plantation, Florida. BornOctoberll, 1988

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Long distance naches or Grandchildren who live out-of-town ByBwtLewto When tlw idaa for thia issue wu first being publicised and we asksd to hear from Utose of you who had chlldi«n in 1988,1 perwaally had DO Idea we would attract tlw attention of ouHif-towners. How foolish of me to underaetimate the powsr of loving grao^parsots. And for that matter, why wouldn't I guess that among the m«uy fonnsr Omahans who receive the Jewish Prsss, there might be some who had baUrSs and who wanted to share the happy siotcha? The questions are unimportant. What matters is the sinmle fact that we heard from many who callsd or wrote to t^ us of the 1968 baby bora to their family. We thought, at first, we would only be able to list our "out-of-town" children, thsn reconsidered. We decided to

offer the opportunity to inchida a brief story and •picture: we notified those fanuUee snd waited for reaimias. The piiatographs and storiee in this section rspreowt the material which sooo filled our msllboi. It wasn't without extra effort, since this phaa* of our Class of 2001 project had its share of little prohlsms. In some cases it waa difficult to find the home address of the out-of-town famJly, as ths grandparents (who live here) had sent in the iniormalion to begin with— information which read roughly, "My son Howie and his wife had a baby on (M>^. Thsy live in (Mdahoma.'' Period. All we nesded to do was call the local gran^Mrmts and get the details. Except this is thf time 01 year wh«i maiqr grant^Murents go aw«y to other dimates and some of thorn stay for the entire winter.

flat's whan a aisterin-law qr oquain or other relative was apt to gat an apologetic phono oitt from me^ "HaOo, I'm MXTV to bother you, but can you tall ma how to reach Sarah (or EatlMr or David)T In all faimeaa. I must report evetyono wu very cooperative and while thars may still be maaoagas on sosaabody's answering marhins, I did my beat to wwad up the edthrsssnn I needed. Not all of our out-of-towners rssponlad. Ws havtprinted all the stories we received and have made a idncar* efbtt not to leave anybody out. After all. ea^ HMi wary baby is important, but if the parents ditfai't r«^ irith details, we couldn't do a story. Storiea without a hyliaB mre submitted by the parents or grandparant<k Hare then, are our 1988 babies with aomo aqst slOmaha connection. We hope everybody who aosa thaw pages enjoys tham.

A wish for Kindness, compassion, confidence By Lisa Lewis 'Turn of the osntury." The first time I heard this phrase I was very young snd I loved it's archaic ring. Immediately I figured how oU I would be in the twenty-first century and triad to imoslM wkot Bv Hfe would bo lilke then. But in say wiMsst hwaflinim, it nswr occurred to ma that in the yoar MOU «o^ haro s l»^raar old soa Come to think of it, I'm still a Uttk amaaed by the fact that on June 2, 1988,1 had a bMwtiiul little boy we caU Sam. "Sam" is Samuel Lewis QoUstem and "ve" are n»ysalt Lisa Lswia. and my hust^yod. Ssrge Goldstein. Altheitgh weliveiBNnwJaraaynoW.oiirrnnfailiiinlnninhnraaniinv^

areinOnahy^ My panm^ert awiLeaaanl Lewis, grandparents. Jske and Mary Wiaa, and various other relativsa remain in my home town. BsoHiso of thsso many fond attachments. I'm hapny to participate in lootdng ahead to 2001 with other lo^dirs of TW Jewiak rreao. I9 doing 80k ^/umpmh, I flRd my<^ Mwisr *• nwh at ()QMt MI wawirksB f fMOmicht about the turn of the '-^--'^ "Juirt write ahowl vttt, ym wi^ tpt ^Wk" ny ntothar wiwB she asked mo to *rite this So I find myself thhikingaibOBt Ms future, sad I smover^ whsliasd I look into hia bJbe eyos. watch his (recently) toothy ffrim isnn, wd try to artktttste my dreams for him. As I Oiiak about wha^ I want for my chikL an alliterativs phraso runs throu|^ my mind—kindness, conupsssion snrlcongrtfo It aeay be that the tsadenry for snA traits is inborn, but it is our job toDMrtw* thsnk Sam is an "wqy" baby, a sweet one; I hopo tkot as ho grows his sweotasss : Witt dox^loyiBtQlrindnpsi snd that he will bat a person who

cares sbout others. To this end. it is our wsponsihiUty to provide Sam with a warm and loving home. Confidence, I think, is harder to come by in this turbulent workl. It probabfy must come from within, although if we encourage Sam and show him our approval he will have an easier time liking himself and feeling secure. But unless he lesms who he is and what his place in the world is, it wUl be difficult for him to make his way confidently. This must be one of the hardest parts of parenthood; showing a child how to find that place he calls his own. Ours is a secular society. Tbs country's founders fought for their right to sqwrate religion and gov«mm«i t and onr ancestors fought to assimilate themselves into this secular worU. My husband wss raised with BO rsiigiin at all. and tiMNigh he doesn't think of himself as a Jew, he accepts my ethnicity snd to a certain extent adopts it as his own. Our holidays fsscinate him. and he insists that we read the spfKoinste Bftils itoqr^ts iwpoii^h^i kosWhratocy msaL "Its Sei«s. Purita OMatMitho story b( E^thwr and. of course, HasMn: waant raisedin a very obMVvant hanw iither, but I'Vo iwaai ahinys thoui^ ol( myself a« JeNriak. Why I hem this stooni identity I do not kaov. Hsbmr school SuBd«y sdMnl «aa boUd^s in my grandparents'bans probably played «lirfs part. How to in^3U such a sense in a\y son is a harder (|uaationstiU. I must try however, because to fulfill my dteams for him he must knofw who he is and his place in sodMy. TfaMo are iasuM «• will have to napvle with soon. But for right now, ^m dees know his place ia the workL It ia at the center of his daddy's universe, snd in every corner of my heart.

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Rosie's family the Roffman progeny By Bert Lewi* This is anothar atory about children born in 1988— childrai who will reach thdr 13th year in 2001, the start of tha MW cantury. NativaQy, any story about babies must also be about paraita and graodparents. In sane beky (amiliea, about greatgrandparanta. Tbat'a what we have hoe, but with a sfMcial little twist. Rose Bofiman is the gnat-grandmother and, UM hata, weicomed H new babies to bar Hat of great-grandchildren last y«ar. Amcng them is a set of tripkts, which we consider a gaadanaagh reason to tell ahttle different version of the "batqr atory." To praparty and correct^ credit the simchas, let oa first tut Roaa Bofiman'a (and the late Abe) children and their offspring. The aldeat waa the lata Sehryn, fatho- of Mark, Bick and Nancy. Second ia Evelyn, married to Phil Ratnar and pannta ot Renee, Randall and Suaan. This third is Barban, narrtsd to J«rry Cohm. parents of Vidd, Andrea and Alliaan. Now we move on to the great-grandchildren: Barbara's daughter, Vicki. and her huaband, Stnart Rehr, bad Befaeoca liat year. They live in Battimon. fickbara'a daughter, Aaiktt, and her husband. Jay Woodward, became the paiento of Joel David, also in 1988, ia Whittier. Cahf. Salwyn'a son. Rick, and hia wilt, Sharon, waicQaied Scott Nye. who joins his aaalar, Sarah, m the fani^ ia Fiat, Ukh. Salwyn'a dau^ttar, Nancy Sbath, and bar husband, Rofaait.' won ths baby sweepatakas with triplaU Zachary, Elaias aad Mafaaa and ttity liva in St. Lowia, 11a T« be perfectly accurate, let's not iargat Ashley, daushtsr of Renee iBstnsr) and h« hosband. Den Coicaran IE\w tyn's daughter), of Shaysa Leah, whoM parents are liaek and Judy Boffman and Adaa* aad Jeaaica, children Of Randall and Judy Rataar (also Eve^jn'si Theaa laat four wira Mt bora ia 1M8. but an naaibaa in good lUnding oi BOM BofinaB's gi,»ai giamlihiliKwi ist. If we give a littJa nan story of thie ladQr than usual, it's graodUdathw MML Tn^caily, alter Nancy s bittb. SslchihkwB. That a wiHn Boae's input bagaa. Ska waa alosM aiHk haw-r ing bsMi widowed earlier. She was akil a: witbelhar samaribikia IMS boMi •aaaaarovKlsdi and provtdsd aa aoHck tava ( eouU. Sha ha vadka enaairs g4 oi tkaa thai yean wilh a lafbtun MT I aad kM«iMMaajraahedk wd swa she did what waa Bat«Mary at Ike tiMft It ffa—nt ha dnied that a SMgial kmd oiato hatweea I aHt tlnaa fOiiifehidtm &pNB% idUai a* gMnr liaA daiwa Ike aiala «W ha get mniM^al She taOa ol being iaehidid in aH tha ifacial I si that ganacatisiik aad hai aHiEtian iv att oilMi tkraiglk veqt Mllbrfngr* that Mtlan aad Evelgra's wttk ahtagn kwriM gnw^ar •tfa aniud l»«atcih Ihaaa gmw and t» pKMriis Iktf sfM<«W (HiBiMrtM>i ak« wndniHidi haMaa tham mm the teortaM* si ikaw Imihr li» 'n ika 9W*idBiM«i otf laa aalgr sea Satwysk ika wsnki laB lk«B a^ their yandiaiibir-eyak te Ihasa oi the

kind of person he was. Roee says with understandable pride, "He put on his talhs and tefillin every d^. His rebgion was vny important to him." She remembers that he sang in the Beth El choir for 30 years and "he loved the synagogue." She would want his grandrhildrwt to know be was a softhearted man with many frienda; how be amiled and laughed easily, though much of his life was not easy. She speaks of how glad abe is that for his last 18 years, he waa happily nuviied to Karia, his devoted wife. How K^aria helped bring the children to adulthood, to make them a real family again. Rose Boffaoan's wiAa for hv gnat-grandcbiUitn aren't different from yours. She would want them to be Uasaed with good health, a happy hcane with loving paraata to always be then ud an abuadance of family mamben to care for aad about each other.

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Pass over to year 2001 Dew Bw and Bat Mhzvak When you read this, the pen that inicribed these weeds oiay be stiUed and bdoDg to eternity. But, your entrance into JndaiaiD'B recognized religious age of majority will be just beginning for you. P«nit me, on behalf of my geDeration, to impart aome [ntifound counsel emanating from the dqiths of our hearts. As the 2l8t Century unfolds for you, worldwide technology may have, through research and development, created momentous changes in human life styles. Nevertheless, the basic tenets of Judaism will beyond question undergo little alteration. As it has for centuries "Shema Yisrael... "—"Hear, 0 Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is Onel"—will continue to be our people's rallying cry. And it will be your turn, indeed, your obligation, to cany the banner of Jewishness on to the generations following yours. During your attendance at Talmud Torah you learned numerous facts regarding Jewish history and life and the ethics that are the foundation of our traditional culture; how we have existed for thousands of years despite often suffering severely at the hands of tyrants and ^ other adversaries. There was a Haman long before there was a Hitler, and a Pharaoh before th«« was a Yaair Arafat. Nevertheless, our people have persevered because thpee who would break our will and solidarity fo-get one thing: We are endowed with the classically Jewish gift of sticking together for survival and vitality against all odds. Tliat is why we as a people have made it for thousands of years and it is why it is so important for you to understand your role as a Jew as you march through the human experience. My graieration charges ycHi to contribute the best of our people's ideals and beliefs so that yours will be a richer world and a better place in which to live. Mazeltov on this golden, holy day. May you long remember its historic and spiritual significance.

Surrounded by family. By Diaae GoldiMB Our daughter, Aliaa Ann Goldman, was bom A|iril 6, 1988. She ia named after two of bar great-grandfatfaara— Isaac Z^Nirsky and Abraham Wplowitx. Our family, which inchidee AUsa'a older aiater, Bacfaal, lives in Betfaesda, Ifd. Uncle Jim Zipuraky lives cloae by in Chevy Chaae. I grew up in Omaha and Aliaa's grandparenta, tilatiey and Charlotte Zipuraky, atfll live thwi aa does Aliaa's gnatgrandmother, Nette Katanan Aliaa's fathv, J^ grew up in Norfolk, Va., where hia parents atill live. Even though we live 1,000 miles from Omaha, we hope that our chiklren will grow up with many of the same vahiea I grew up with in Omaha: the imporUuice of family, the value of friendafaip and a strong sense of Jewish identity. In the year 2001, we look forward to celebrating Aliaa's Bat Mitzvah at Beth El Synagogue in Betheada, aurrounded by our familiea and frienda.

Great^frandmother Nette Katacman holds Alisa. Mrs. Kattman became a great-grandmother twice more ia 1968—Levi Aaron Jess, son of Anne and Howard Jess of Seattle, and Aaron David Benjamin, son of Saragail (Katzman) and Scott Benjamin of Bayaide, N.Y.

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T/?e Granc/e Finale' Michael Glotter was born May U, 1988. His parents are Mark and Debbie Glotter (formerly Jacpbson) of Minneapolis, Minn. His mother grew up in Omaha and one set of his grandparents, Ronnie and Art Jacobson, reside in Omaha. His other grandparents, Joel and Joanne Glotter, live in Minneapolis. Michael was bom weighing 7 pounds, 13 ounces, and has outgrown six clothing sizes during his first 9 months. He has in older brother, David, 4, and a sister, Rachel, 2. He is, according to his mother, the Grand Finale! She says, "As I try to think of'our plans and hopes for his next 13 years, 1 have difficulty getting past the beginning of pre-school, but one thing we're sure of. We want him (and his sibUngs) to be close to his Omaha grandparents, despite the distance, through lots of phone calls, letters and visits. "We expect him to attend Beth El Symgogue PrarSchool and the Minneapolis Jewish Day School for his early years and hope he will ei^oy his Judaism as he learns, "his mother says. Most of all, Michael's parents hope that the next 13 years are simply healthy and happy. Then the rest will fall into place.

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Lauren Baer was bom March 13, 1988, and weighed 5 pounds 2Vi ounces. Her parents are Robin and Ken Baer who met at and graduated from the University of Denver. Robin is a former Omahan and a 1979 graduate of Westside High School The Baer family lives in Plainview, N.Y., a suburban Long Island community 30 miles east of Manhattan. Lauren's grandparents are Jan and Les Schneiderman of Omaha and Fritzi and Jean Baer of Great Neck, N.Y. Great-grandparents are Sarah and Irving Schneiderman and Sally Ricks, all of Omaha. Her aunts and uncles are spread among various cities throughout the country. Since the family business is based on liong Island they plan to remain on the east coast for the time being. Robin and Ken Baer are hopeful that Lauren and her future siblings will be well versed in American Jewish life and the true meaning of becoming a Bat Mitzvah. By the time that special day in the year 2001 arrives, they hope Lauren will understand the beauty and importance of it.

Elliot's parents are Alan "Lanny" and Sheila Coofot. Lanny is a former Omahan. Elliot's grandparents are Ralph and Rita (3ooper, former Omahans now of Dallas, Texas, and Joe and Sylvia Wilk of San Antonio, Texas. .Great-grandparents with Omaha connections are Beverly Swartz, now of Palm Springs, Calif., and the late Robert Swartz, and the late Eugene and Anne Cooper. Elliot's dad is an assistant manager with Doltx Waste Material Company in DaUaa and Sheila is in property management with NorthPark Center in Dallas. They write about their projections for the future: "We hope that EUiot will grow up to be a nice Jewish boy with all the values that we grew up with. We wish for him a life filled with happiness, health and productivity. We hope by the time of his Bar Mitzvah in Wm, there wUl be a solution for the prohWms of world hunger and the horoeleas, and also that children agaiu become the priority they once were kt our country. 'Elliot is the aunshine of qu Uvee."

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By Joai Rein The newest addition to our family, our second daughter, .Emily Beth, arrived on October 5, 1988. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 19''4-inches long. She was bom at Prentice Hospital in Chicago at 9:39 a.m. With Rick being one of three boys in his family, we were surprised to have another girl, but very pleased indeed by this wonderful baby brought into our lives. She came into this world with many blessings. She became a new member in a four-generation family with living great-grandparents.' paternal, Mrs. Louis Frankel; and maternal, Mr. and Mrs. Maurie Lipsey, both of Chicago. She is also blessed with her loving grandparents, maternal, Mr. and Mrs. Ajon Farber of OmaKa: and paternal, Mr. and Mrs. Huntley Rein of Glencoe, 111. , In Rick's family, he was not only the oldest grandchild, but also the first to marry, and the first to have a grandchild. Emily is the third grandchild on Rick's side of the

family and the sixth on my side. Emily's sister, Allison, 2H, has been a wonderful big sister and I look to their relationship with special memories of my own relationship with my older sister, Debbie. It's difficult to predict the course of Emily's future, but we wUl try to pave her road so that she can travel it without running into too many obstacles. Emily is so responsive to people and a happy smiling baby. We feel great confidence that she will find her way nicely among people and through the obstacles that this new generation will be facing in its years. We hope that Emily will become a leader and strive to guide her own destiny graciously and with great vigor, and that she will be a compassionate friend to those around her. In the 1977 Passover edition, I was featured in the Jewish Press to tell of my personal reasons for becoming a Bat Mitzvah. What made the story unusual was the fact that I was 17 years old and the first person in our community to do this beyond the customary age of IS. I attended The National Academy for Jewish Youth, Kuta Camp to study Hebrew and to represent my regional youth group, MoVFTY (the Missouri Valley Federation of Temple Youth) as their regional song leader. It was here that I studied our ancient language and learned to chant. On April 30, 1977,1 became a Bat Mitzvah in a service I look back as being a' 'Celebration of Life.'' The experience I had in youth group inspired me to do this, as I had no reason in my heart to become Bat Mitzvah at the age of IS. It is with great hope that both Allison and Emily will find as special a reason to make this rite their own as it was for me. It is their life cycle event, not one of our own so to speak, that we will look forward to with great joy and pride. Emily will start religious school in just a few years at North Shore Congregation of Israel where Rick became a Bar Mitzvah. We can only provide her with the foundation. The building of her Jewish identity will be up to her, how she wishes to percuve it, learn by it, and live by the heritage our forefathers left to us. Unlike myself, our children will be able to grow up around

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My dear beautiful Leora and Sammy: What a joy it waa when we learned that your mothers were both "expecting!" And what a surprise and delight it was when you were both bom on the same day, Oct. 5, ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Pr*^ 'V ~ 19881 .1 ^^^^1 Sammy, you were bom first in Minneapolis. A few hours later we had word that Leora was bom in St. Paul and that you each weighed seven pounds, five-and-one-half ouncesi Another coincidence and why we call you the "Minnesota Twins," is because you are some team! You, Samuel MornvCaplan Fellman, are the son of Mark Fellman and Robin Caplan, who make their home in St. Paul where they both practice law. Your Hebrew name, "Shmuel Menashe," is for your great-grandfather, Samuel Fellman, and for your mom's great-grandfather and for your late grandfather. Morrie Fellman. Leora Rachel, your name comes from the word in the reading of "B'reshit" which means "light," as we hope you will always be to your family and dear ones and you also ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^H ' carry the name of one of the Biblical matriarchs. Your parents are Rabbi Morris Allen and Dr. Phyllis Gorin of Mendota Heights and you are a lucky girl to have a two-yearold brother like Avi. The reason this story is being written for the Jewish Press of Omaha is because your dads are both from Nebraska and are first cousins. Mark is the son of Mary and Morrie Fellman and Morris is the son of Harry and Mary Fellman holds grandsoB, Samacl Fellman, and Annie Allen of Lincoln and your great-grandparents on great-niece. Leora Allen. Samnd FeUman their side were the late Max and Dora Arbitman, who were the parents of your paternal grandmothers. Complicated? I'll straighten it out. Your roots go back and practices and, of course, her home was always open almost one hundred years to the early 1900'$ when your to the en^ family and their friends. Papa Max Arbitman came from Odessa, Russia to make Their role modeling continues for you through your his home in Omaha near relatives. Your Bobi, Dora Fr«ed grandparents and, fortunate enough for you, throu^ the Arbitman, came to Omaha with her mother (your great- lucky grandparents and great-grandparents you both have grandmother Miriam! and her brothers to meet her father on your maternal sides. IJacob Freed your great-great-grandfather) and another And your influences will be great from the parents who brother who had lived in Puchovich near Minsk in Russia. cherish yoa Becauae <rf their frieDdship with each other you These two, who were married in Omaha in 1916, were have already shared many family simchaa. One of the first typical of the inmiigrants who settled here—hard working, social-religious events you att«ided Leora was Sammy's honest, proud Jews who really struggled to make a living "bris." And one of your first synagogue experiences, at the same time they wwe having a family and develop- Sammy, was for Leora's "naming ceremony" at Beth Jacob ing a way of life. in M«idota Heights where her dad is the rabbi If your Papa Arbitman had had the privilege of holding Your first Passover will also be a shared one with your and cuddling you he would have said. "This is my bonus." He thought his grandchildren were very speciall Imagine St. Paul cousins Jesse, Jacob and Benjamin Zimmwman and it will be like oU times for the Fellman and how he would have reacted to great-grandchiUren! He present Allen families! would have played "bom-bom-bootaie" with you and Because of your parents'dreams for you and their goals "stretched your bainddach (bcoes)" to make you laugh and tor your "gooiUk." yoM will both grow op proud of your you would have loved playing with him! And in his own style he would have given you some ad- Judaism and knowledgeable, undoubtodty eiqNMed to gnat vice. He would have taught you about "Yichus," a Yiddish Jewish camps, youth groups, and of coarse Israel where word meaning to him "You are sooaebody I You ai« impor- you already have family. tant!" From him you would also have learned that to be During your moet formative years you will have had sen• "mensch" is one of the essentials of a "good life." They sible guidance and direction, the freedom of ehcHcee and would both have taught you about sharing and "tzedekah" ejqireaawn, the opportunity for creativity and im«flin«>inn, and kindness to others. and always a "joke" or two because a good sense of humor Even though he only had a small grocery store on 29th will be a part of your growing up too. and Spauling, and limited income, he and Bobi believed in When the day comes in 2001 that you each walk to tlie Fellman-Allen mishpacha to which you bring much happiinvolvement in the Jewish community, working for their Bimah to celebrate your Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, you will II688. synagogue and giving charity often beyond their means. carry with you the pride and strengths of many generaWhat a "bonus" Pfpa and Bobi Arbitman would hav« Your "bobi's bobi" was small of stature but she was a tions. And when you have finished with your Haftorahs considwed you two charmers to be! giant of determination and courage and strength in the face and the candy has been thrown as a part of the cefebraWith love and great hopes for your world to be one at of many adverse times. She had a knack of talking to your Uon, amid the many words of ooi^iratulationa will undoubt- peace, dads and their first cousins as their frieod. and being "with edly also be a hearty "maieltoy, mazattov," from on high four "bobi" and grMitHrant, it" in her attitude about young people and their life styles frtxn thoae two graat-grandparants who started the whole Mary Fdlasaa

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ROME — On a narrow, cobblestoned street in the heart of Rome's ancient Jewish ghetto, Moris Raccah is readying his grocery store for the hiig Peaach niah. "This is the buaiast time for us," he says, surv^dng the tiny shop, stackad floor to calling with koahar imports from Israel and alaewhare. "If we kept open juat to aaU kosher food, we'd already be bankrupt." The shc^ burgeons with everything from koahar oaiami to falafel mix to smoked fiah roe. Thara ia alao a surprisingly large selectioa of fine koahar wtoea, nikainly from France and Italy. A burly, dark-haired man with a short beard. Raccah ia Rome's kosher food king. His shop is the only fully koahar grocery in downtown Rome. He alao runa three of Roma'a ai^t koahar butchers and handlaa a large buaineee in smoked fiah. Each year, hia shop bacMMaAooH's "Paaaovar caotraL" tha ooa place in town where tte dty'a 16.000rtroof Javiah caaumuiity ean hny avaijrthiag koahar f«r Paaaavar thagr aaad for the aadar. to tha waiAa baiore tha hoUdajr. tha IttUa ahop ia alwagpa cvowoad,'for wA avawMtiah teanrafltaftili IB onttMiy aaparnMafcaU and groeaqr atoraa mi—il Uiam, Juat a few spadaAv ahopa. "We aail 30 toM ol matiah a yfear." aagra Baccah. "Evan more." to tha ahop. ciidboard cartona of Imported mataah at* aUcfcad m hup pOaa that take mb a quarter of tha •aaanit every taata. "Wa have Amaikanfroai laraal yo« know, tUa," Raccah a^ya. la tha ttltk Bflliili, MwAi with wina, front

France and alao matsah orackars from Hcdland. "The traditional Soman matcah was thick and made with oil, but you can't find it No one makes n^txah in Italy anymore," he saya. Rome'a Jewiah populatioo. with ita more than 2,000year history, is the oldaat continuaaa Jewiah Diaspora commtuiity in Europe. About half of Italy'a 33,000 Jews live in Rome, many of than) atill tn the andant ghetto area where Jewa were <>jiiniiwl Until 1870. Hare tha aquareKlomad, tiini-ofth»«entary main synafogna towers above tha TQMC River. There are two koahv reaUuranta, a Jewiah bookstore, Jewiah o^tural cantara and other repoakoriaa of Jewiah Ufa. Bhie-andwUU eoBaetkai booue ait near tha earfi taciatara hi kical bare and ahope. Not far away ia a Javiah hoapital and Jewiah achooL Several h>cal Jawlah orwuiiiatfajna aponaor oooununity sedera. whfch hava'baSooM quiU popular, with many fruniUaa chooaiiv to attaod a eaaaoMaity aadar lathe firat nlght'aad thaaealahratiac the aacotid aadar at home with ralativaa or friaad^ ItaUaa Jew»«oaduct their aedare according to the Haccadah Juat Hha othar Jaw* tha worid over. StiU, Mdto Ipiieai An mtjlmwadmm flsd everything hotrt tha aadar abk Ovar tha Sonan Jawa hava —'-^rfrH their own MKtkabr ritaala. wUch era haUavad to h«v* IMM baaad «nct|r «tha aaei«Bt Htae ibOowad hi tha Hofy Land two atfaH^i ^», Moat Ja«ra hi ROOM atfll Mlow tha Bmnan or luOi*"* 'it^.t^pa^thara are alao aiiiallar AabkaMtk awl the latter mada up largeiy of

the thouaanda of Libyan Jewa forced to flee their homeland two dacadait ago. Italian Jewiah cuiafaie is quite different fi«m the traditional Ashkanaiic cuisine, with which moet American Jewa are famiUjir. At Passover time, theae diffrrencea alao inchida what ia permitted on the seder table. For euunpla, fawtead of grfDta fiah, whidb^ unknown here, Italian Jawa aerva Maggine in Bianco, or jelliad atripedhana poafhati ffllstaolfiah served with maywtnaiae ia a Jal^ prepared bwn tha aeaacnad broth in which the fleh waa cooked. Not only that, but Italian Jewa conaider rice atrict^ koahar for Passover. In fact, rice ia a atapk for tha hoikbya. Rioe hi a rkh dUcken brothr-aooMtiniae with the addition of freah peaa oi; tiny dumplinga made oat of minced chiehan btaaat, og|p and a little matsah meal—takaa tha place of eMcfaa aoi9 and knaydlach aa a claaak part of tha asdarmaaL Itahan Paaaovar ataala alao atwaya htchida arttchak«i, which are hi aaaahn juat at tlda thna of year. Roman fruit and iragitahia markata aw heaped high with dark gras^ and parpio pilaa of attlchokao^iMdi oaBvaaiaBltr for buay hooaowivaa, it ia often poariUa to buy tbm AoMty trimmed and daaoad. One of the moet popular aad famona wave to prepare .artichokaa ia Carehiffalla OhKha, or artichokaa Jewiah atyla. hi which aoiaa whole artichokae at* fried bi madhaa deep ulna oil untathay open up Mhafloawtaoad baoooae criap. "ma daaaic Od<*w of tha Italian J«n," by Bdda 8«via MaehMn. pohlahad by Dodd Mead and alao ^viA•hie in DaCMR-back. hsw a nnmhor nf traditkioal *f*HaB

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Noah Solomon Kaplan Kinstlinger, weighing in at a generous 9 lbs., 15 oz., was bom to Sharon and Gary Kinstlinger on August 3,1988, in Engiewood, N.J., making them a family and bringing with him a joy they had only dreamed was possible. And a dream he is, in so many ways. His parents are both children of aiurvivors of the Holocaust and it means a great deal to them to have forged a new link in the chaia which was almoet broken forever when grandparents, aunts, uncles and. cousins perished at the hands of the Nazis. Their interest in children has led 'to their respective professions (Gary is a psychologist working for the Maplewood/South Orange school system; Sharon has worked as a music therapist with children and adults for nine years) and having children has always been central in their vision of the future. Finally, Noah has been a dream of sweetness, fun and wonderment for his happy, however, sleepdeprived, parents. The Kinstlingers had lived in Engiewood just one year at the time of Noah's birth. Gary is originally a native of Omaha and Sharon of Chicago. After their marriage in blessing. Noah's Hebrew name is Nachum Zemel, in lov1986, they lived in Chicago for one year and subsequently ing tribute to his grandfathers. Sharon and Gary hope to create a loving home for Noah moved to New Jersey, to join Gary's brother, Abe, and his and one in which Jewish traditions, observances and vahies family. Sharon's mother, Rochelle Kaplan, lives in Chicago and are an essential part of everyday life. They hope Noah will jilans to move to Engiewood in the near future; her sister, develop into a menschUch, loving and optimistic young man who cherishes Yiddishkeit and cares about the world's probHe^etta, lives in Los Angeles. Their joy at Noah's birth is mixed with sadness that his lems. And, most of all, they hope that he will learn to sleep grandparents, Norm^ Kaplan and Sol and Sara Kinstlinger, are no longer living to be able to share in this great through the night.

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