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Bemis Foundation honors Simon and Abrahams The Bemis Foundation will honor Frederick Simon and Milton Abrahanu at the fourth annual arts award dinner, June 10 at 7 p.m., in the B«mis Foundation, 614 South Eleventh street. The two will be honored for their active support of the arts, announced Mickey Sturm, chairman. Eunice Denenberg and Allen Tully are in charge of the program and the awards preaentatioii will be made by Robert Daughcrty Ms. StuiTn said the major conaideration for the planners of the event is that seating capacity will be limited and \.\alt, reaervations by June 1 are neceasary. The honorees, asked to comment on their participation in the arts, provided the following in the official invitation: Fred Simon—" As a chikl, 1 loved music. My interest in the arts grew while I was going to ccdlege on the East
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Coast. When I returned to Nebraska, 1 wanted Omaha to have high quality, profeasional artistic enterprises, so I got involved. "It's a k>t of fun and hard work, but I like to believe that rve done something to make Omaha a better and more beautiful place to live. I know it has become a better dty for ma."
Milt Abraluuns—"Many of us who ara fortunate enough to enjoy security, even affluence, lead frustrated Uves because there is no sense of meaning, because we do not feel that we really matter. Taking an active part in the'cultural life of our community can bring us what is missing—real twM^''''>g and fulfiUmmt."
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head the Special GtfU Dik||Bhea( Hpnon for the Beth Ei Syn^ogue Building Ftmd camr^ogui paign. Joining with him on his committee are Phyllis Glazer, Joe Erman and Suzie Singer, it was announced today. "Over the course of the next several montha we hope to reach out to thoae in Omaha who comprise the 'Beth El Extended Family,' " said Mr. Fellman. He theae were people grew up at Beth El or at ooe time Beth El Mr. Fellman explained that the FeUman family is giving a gift to tbe building ^«mpaiyn in mccDOfy of Uieir late fathar and moUier. Dr. and lira. Laoa FaOmaa katrtina msftbara of Bath EL An Omaha real aatau davriopar, Mr. Fcttman. who waa c»«iiainnan of the Jawiah Fadsratim of Omaha . ^jd is a I of the T«D|)la Israel Board, added: "I grew op at Beth B and haira v«ry daap faeili«s far Bath Ei and the laou my family haa to it. la iact, LaaMT Shicv told ma aqr •Mthv, at AM thaa, waa • Sandqr School taadiar at Bath Q. "PhB SchrH» ••^(••i ">• aialr i" the Bath B ddva to Wp.' said Mr. Pa" "Ha aahad ma. How i ttaaataaparaaa'al do yoB have tha ofpoftmrity to hd|r boid a arMMiMff' ' go «fi« I Lbmikht doat it. it.
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Museum prize By HenrictU Boas AMSTERDAM (JTA) The Jewish Historical Museum in Amsterdam has been awarded an "Oscar" and $5,000 as winner of the 1989 European Museum Prize. The 57-year-old institution, which was looted by the Nazis during Worid War II, is the first njuseum in the. Netherlands ever to receive the prize, which was established by the Strasbourg-based Council of Europe. The museum was cited for the unique manaar in which it presents Jewish culture as part of Dutch cultui%. Tbe "Oscar" is a statuette by'the French artiat Joan Miio. It was pressnted to the museum's director, Judith Beiittfante. in Strasbourg.
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Balcer says Israelis and Arabs must relinquish their dreams By David Friedman WASHINGTON (JTA)Secretary of State James Baker urged Israelis . on Monday to abandon the "unrealistic vision of a Greater Israel," while calling on the Palestinians to end their hopes of destroying the Jewish state. It is "high time for serious political dialogue between Israeli officials and Palestinians in the territories," Baka- said in a qteech to the 30th annual policy conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. The speech was his first major policy address to an American Jewish group since becoming secretary of state. "Both sides must Iniild political constituencies for peace," Baker said. "Each idea, proposal or detail, should be developed as a deal-maker, not a dealbreaker." Baker reiterated the Bush administration poaition that now is not the time to seek a comprehensive settlement Inataad, he advocated working (or a tranaitional stage of Palettinian 4^rule in the West Bank and Gaza .Strip. To achieve this, the United States believes Israel's plan for elections in the territories "is an important and positive start down the road towud constructing workable negotiations," Baker said. He said that a workable process for the elections still needs to be found While not proposing any details, he said the elections should be "free of interference from any quarter." and participation in them "should be as open as possible." He also said the elections should allow open access to the media and faitemational observers. But the secretary cautioned that even reaching a first step in negotiations will be difficult. "For many Israelis, it will not be easy to enter a negotiating proc-
ess whose successful outcome will, in all probability, involve territorial withdrawal and the emergence of a new political reality," he said. But he said that "now is the time to lay aside, once and for all, the unrealistk vision of a Greater Israel. Israeli interests in the West Bank and Gaza—security and otherwise-can be accommodated in a settlement" based on United Nations .Security Council Resolution 242, he said. "Forswear annexation. Stop settlement activity. Allow schools to reopen. Reach out to the Palestinian as neighbors who deserve political rights," Baker implored. For Palestinians, negotiations "will mean an end to the illusion of control over all of Palestine, and it will mean full recognition of Israel as a neighbor and partner in trade and human contact" Baker said. He urged Palestinians to "speak with one voice for peace. Renounce the policy of phaaea in all languages, not just those addressed to the West. "Practice constructive diplomacy, not attempts to distort international organizations, such as the World Health Organization," he said. The secretary also called on Paleatinians to amend their covenant calling for tbe destruction of Israel and move toward "a dialogue of politics and diplixnacy. "Violence will not work." he said. "Reach out to Israelis and convince them of your peaceful intentions. You have the moat to gain from doing so, and no one else can or will do it for you. And no (»e is going to 'deliver' Israel for you." Bakar alao had preacriptions for the Arab sUtes and the Soviet Union. "Let the Arab workl take concrete Btepa toward accommodation with laraal—not in place of the peace procaas.
but as a catalyst for it," he said. "End the ecooomic boycott. Stop the challenge to Israel's standing in international organizations. Repudiate the odious lie that Zionism is racism," hie advised. Baker noted that during his recent visit to Moacow, the Soviets agreed that the Israeli plan for electkms was worthy of study. But he saki that if the Soviets want to play a constructive role in the Middle East, they must "restore diploniatic ties with Israel" and "help promote a serious peace process, not just empty slogans." He also urged the Soviets "to behave respotasibly when it comes to artns and stop the supply of sophisticated weapons to countries like Libya." Baker stressed that a "a key condition for progress" in the Middle East is "a productive U.S.-Isradi partnership. And I believe the best way to be productive is through consultation, rather than confrontation." Baker reiterated the U.S. position that a Middle East settlement can only be reached through direct ne^ gotiations. "In advance of direct negotiations, the United States and no other party, inside or outside, can or will dktate an outcome," he sakL 'That is why tbe United States does not support annexation or permanant Israeli control of the West Bank and Gaza, nor do we support the creation of an independent Palestinian state." Baker was warmly received and was applauded several times by scnne 2,000 dalagatea and 400 college students attending the conference. But some drew a distinctioa between Bakar'a evenhanded approach and the more pro-Israel stanoa of his predecaaaor. Aa ono delegate put it, "He's no George ShulU."
Diplomat praises revival of Jewish culture in USSR Edgar Bronfman, who received the society's Emma BOSTON UTAI - The Lazarus Award lor hia hnnew ara of warmer relations manitariao work on behalf batwaao the SoAt Union of Soviet Jewa. The main speaker was and workl Jewry waa in evidance here earlier thia Oiag Darkovaky. political month at a meeting of the counaalor totha Soviet EmAm«ican Jewiah Hiatorical bassy m Waahington, who dalivarad Ua country's conSociety. A high-raoking Soviet gratulitiona to Bronfman. Dvfcovaky read an adEmbaa^r official dahvarad the kaynoU addraaa and draaa pnparad by Yuri Duuaad the epportoaity to binin, tha Soviet ambaspraise the Jawiah cultural sador to tha United Sutea. lavtvalmHkrwqr hi tha So- DiiMB bad batn Ochadulad viet (Jnio*. The occaaioa to attend Umacif, but was waa a tilbiM to World Jaw- calsd back to Moacow for iah CoagTM* PrMidant tha talka batwaan U.S. By BettaEeva
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Israel joins talks By Tamar Levy GENEVA (JTA) - Israel intends to participate as an observer in the intonational disarmament tallis which take place regularly in Geneva, Pinchas EUav, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations here told the Jewish TeUgraphic Agency. He explained that Israel's major interest is controlling the proUfera
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tion of chemical weapons, which is on the conference's permanent agenda of 10 items.
Lindy and Jim Fried announce the May 4 birth of a son, Zane Hillel. The Frieds have two other children, Ian and Ariel. Paternal grandparents are Sam Fried and the late Magda Fried. Maternal grandparents are Esther and David Rice. Maternal great-grandmother is Sonja Zorinsky.
Tha% are 40 regidar members of the conference, including the United States, Soviet Union, China, Britain and France. Among the remaining 35 are two Arab countries, Egypt and Algeria.
Julie and Andrew Fox announcew the May 12 birth of a son, Seth Michael. The couple has another son, Matthew, age three. Grandparents are Ina and Neil Fox of Warren, N.J., and Carol and Richard Fairchild of Oskaloosa, Iowa. Great-grandparents are Sophie and Stanley Weiner of BeJtimore; Lillian Fairchild of Fairfield, Iowa, and Helen Fromm of Hallandale, Fla.
Cindy and Richard Salkin announce the May 5 birth of their first child, a daughter, Rebecca Michelle. Paternal grandparents are Janette and Arthur Salkin. Maternal grandparents are Emily and Don Pritchard. MODERN HEBREW TEST NEW YORK (JTA)-On Sunday, June 4, the College Board will be administering an achievement test in modem Hebrew for the first time. This marks a departure from the past, when the only test given was in biblical, or classical, Hebrew. PRESIDENTS AWARD NEW YORK (JTA) Melvin Taub, outgoing chairman of the board of the American Friends of Tel Aviv University, was honored with the university's President's Award.
Happy 95th birthday Cloee to ISO Hadassah members and guests watched Celia Schwartz blow out the candles on her birthday cake during last week's Hadassah HIES luncheon. Mrs. Schwartz's granddaughter. Sherry Evades, is in the background. ID honor of her mother's 95th birthday, Faye Ruback presented Mrs. Schwartz with a life membership in Hadassah on behalf of the family. Jewelry from Borsheim's, fashions from The Carriage Shop and shoes from Rangoni were modeled at the luncheon.
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GERTRUDE FORBES Graveside services were held on May 21 at BHH Cemetery for Gertrude Forbes, 96. Mrs. Forbes was preceded in death by her husband, Isadora. She is survived by daughter, Annette (Mrs. Sidney) Merlis of Bayshore, N.Y.; sons, Herbert and Irving of Omaha and Marshall of Brown Deer, Wis.; 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two great-greatgrandchildren. The family suggests memorials to the Blumkin Home or Beth Israel Synagogue.
JOSEPH LAZER Services were held May 17 in the B'nai Jacob Section of Temple Israel Cemetery for Joseph Lazer, 81. Mr. Lazer is survived by DOROTHY KATLEMAN his wife, Mabel; son, Graveside services were Michael L.; daughter, held May 23 at Beth El ' Judith A. Kaplan; four Cemetery for Dorothy grandchildren; sisters, LilKatleman, 93, who died in Uan Jacks, Rose Katzman, Dallas, Texas. Sadie Glass, all of Omaha, Mrs. Katleman was preand Molly Kurtz, San ceded in death by her liusDiego, Calif. band, Abe. The family suggests She is survived by her memorials to the Alzheimdaughter, Elaine (Mrs. ers Foundation. Leonard) Rosenbaum, of Dallas; three grandchildren LEO GOLDBERGER and six great-grandchildren. , NEW YORK (JTA) Leo Goldberger, regarded HARRY A. LINCOLN by many as a pioneer figure Graveside services were in the field of Jewish jourheld May 16 in La Jolla, naUsm as a founder and ediCalif., for former Omaha tor emeritus of the Memphis auto dealer Harry A. Lin- Hebrew Watchman, died at coln. He was 66. the age of 86.
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pla'Amat schedules annual Spiritual Adoption dinner Pioneer Women Chapter of Na'Amat will hold its annual Spiritual Adoption banquet on June 11 at Beth El Synagogue; cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. This year's theme is "Open Your Hearts." Guest speaker Shirley Asner of St. Louis is a member of the National Board of Na'Amat USA, holding the portfolio of National Coordinator of the Midwest Area. Mrs. Asner has been a member of Na'Amat USA for many years and has served as president of the St. Louis Council as well as holding other positions on a club, council and national level. In December 1987 she was a delegate to the World Labor SUonist Movement Convention and an official observer at the World Zionist Congress for Na'Amat USA. Mrs. Asner and her husband, Hershel, have three sons. Their oldest son and family live in Kibbutz Gezer in Israel. Mrs. Asner wrote, "Our homes in Israel give all the
Shirley Asner children much love, encouragement and care—all hugs and kisses are free. Love does not have a price tag—but food, clothes, school books and recreation as well as medical care do have price tags—and an inflated price tag these days. And that's what our Spiritual Adoption is all about." No invitations have been mailed. For reservations call Jean Marshall, 558-1506; or Lil Guss, 553-8340, in the evenings.
Appeal ends By David Landau JERUSALEM (JTA) The High Court of Justice ended four days of hearings on the appeal of convicted atomic spy Mordechai Vanunu. It will render a decision at a later date. A panel of three judges was presided over by Meir Shamgar, president of the High Court. The judges heard arguments by Vanu-
nu's lawyers. The former technician at the nuclear facility at Dimona is serving an 18-year prison sentence for giving a British newspaper detailed information, including photographs, of Israel's alleged nuclear weapons capability. The trial has been held in camera, meaning press and public are barred from attending.
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By David Friedman WASHINGTON (JTA) The only way to increase the nuinl>er of Soviet Jews going to Israel is to be sure that they have good jobs Secretary ot State James Baker has corne out witti a waiting for them, a senior policy statement on the Middle East, and I must say I am State Department official said. disappointed. Richard Schifter, assisInfuriated would be a better word, particularly it I could tant secretary of state for add "read my lips, Mr. Secretary." human rights and huIn his speech before the American Israel Public Affairs manitarian affairs, said this Committee, Secretary Baker urged Israel to abandon was stressed to him by refuseniks whom he met in the "unrealistic vision of a Greater Israel." Moscow during Secretary of What chutzpah! State James Baker's visit We can go back to 1919 at a historic conference there recently. attended by Emir Feisal of Mecca and Dr. Chaim Schifter spoke at a session Weizmann. on Soviet Jewish emigration The two leaders signed an agreement saying that the at the 83rd annual meeting Arat)s and the Jews would live side by side In the Middle of the American Jewish Committee here. East in friendship. Elmer Winter, a former The Jews kept their side of the bargain; the Arabs did AJCommittee president and not. chairman of the Committee In 1947, the United Natnns voted 33 tp 14 in favor ot the for Economic Growth of Ispartition of Palestine into two states, one tor the Arabs rael, said it was not only and one for the Jews. jobs, but adequate housing. "If we want to raise the Again, the Jews looked forward to peaceful coexisnumber of those who want tence: the Arabs did not. to go Israel, No. 1, there has Now, read my lips, Mr. Secretary: to be jobs, and No. 2, there For the past 41 years, the State of Israel and the people has to be housing." ot Israel have extended the hand of Iriendship to their Winter said American Arab neighbors. Jews can help this situation In every case, when the hand was exterxled, the Arabs by increasing imports from took the military option and tried to drive Israel ifito the Israel and investments in Israel, which would raise the sea
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When you say, "Reach out to the Palestinians as neighbors wtio deserve political rights...," what in the workJ do you think Israel has been doing since 1948? Even today, while the PLO gives the illusion of peaceful coexistence, its actions speak louder than its words. They kill and intimkjate those rrxKlerate Palestinians By D.C. Einstein who seek peace, and talk of continuing their battle to Sarthern Calilomia drive Israel into the sea — once a launching platform is Jewish Bulletin obtained via a Palestinian State on Israel's front door. Mr. Secretary, while I can appreciate the need of the SAN FRANCISCO (JTA) United States to bow to the oil shieks, I implore you to — San Francisco, police inrcreased surveillaoce at synlook at the facts — not the oil wells. There will be peace in the Middle East when the Arabs agogues and other Jewish abandon their vision of a greater Arab Palestine and buildings last week after apparently anti-Semitic inciaccept Israel as a Jewish neighbor. dents in which a firebomb The most ridicubus portion of the speech, in my damaged an entrance to opinion, was when Secretary Baker called upon the Congregation Beth Sholom Arabs to "reach out to Israel and convince them of your and excrement was smeared on the Holocaust Memorial peaceful intentions.' Where have you been for the past 41 years Mr. in Lincoln Park. A police spokesman said Secretary — on a coffee break? investigators believe the inThe Arab worki has no peaceful intentions toward cidents may have been the Israel and if you give away the store to them, why stioukt they change?
number of job opportunities. Schifter noted that between Jan. 1 and April 30. more than 14,000 Jews left the Soviet Union, which is three times the number in for the same period last year. About 10 percent of them went to Israel. He said the total could reach 54,000 by the end of the year, which would exceed the 1979 high point of 51,320. Soviet Jews have been admitted to the United States as refugees, even though they hold visas for Israel, Schifter pointed out. He said this is on exception from the rule that those who have guarantees of admission to another country are not allowed in the United States as refugees. "It isn't likely that this is something that will be sustained by Congress in tei ms of cost for an indefinite period," he warned. The increasing cost of Soviet Jewish immigration was also raised by Michael Schneider, executive vice president of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. "The numbers have be-
come so high that it may be beyond the capacity of philanthropy to cope with the situation," Schneider said. He said the U.S. government is also feeling the pinch because of budgetary restrictions. The cost of feeding and housing Soviet Jews in Europe for both the government and Jewish organizations is $150,000 a day or $4.5 million a month, he said. The JDC is reimbursed by the U.S. government for those adinitted as refugees, but since many Soviet Jews are now refused refugee status, the Jewish community will have to pick up between $7.5 million and $10 million of the cost this year. Schneider said the Jewish community is looking for ways "without coercion, without bullying" to get more emigrants to go to Israel. Maynard Wishner, AJCommittee's honorary president, said the American Jewish community would also like to see more Soviet Jews go to Israel, but feels it has an obligation to hold the doors open for those who want to come to the United States.
But he said if this happens, it will not save the American Jewish community any money, since the cost to the Jewish community of absorbing them in Israel is more than it is in the United States. Schneider said the cost to the Jewish community for Soviet Jews in Rome and Vienna is essentially to cover the waiting period for them. He said the cost might be less if they waited in the Soviet Union. Schifter said that Soviet officials indicated to him they might change the law so that instead of needing a letter from a relative in Israel for an exit visa, Soviet Jews could get invitation letters from anyone in any country. He said a greater effort must also be made to rebuild Jewish institutions in the Soviet Union, since most Jews are "appallingly ignorant" of Jewish culture and religion. Wishner noted that in his city of Chicago, intensive efforts are being undertaken to better absorb Soviet Jews into American Jewish
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work of the same person or persons, since they occurred around the same time.' The firebombing caused about $300 in damage at Beth Sholomon 14th Avenue in the Richmond District. Fire officials said the fire broke out at 12:37 a.m. when a plastic bottle filled with gasoline and ignited with a paper wick was thrown against a wooden side door. The lower half of the door was blackened, and the cement beneath it charred. No one was in the synagogue at the time.
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lU^bi Myer S. Kripke told local Rotarians kat week that problema t>«tween Israel and Palestinians are not easy to solve and that there ia a "long wait ahead of us" before the Intifada can be resolved peacefully. Rabbi Kripke urged the group to "read beyond the headlines" and recognise the uoique need of Israel for security in that part of the world. "Israel ia obsessed i^ith security," he said, iUuatrating the sittiatiou with the return of ope of his books to the United States from Israel. He explained that the returned Mok did not have a correct address and that when he received the parcel in Omaha there was a wanting label in Hebrew, Arabic and English. The warning cautioned the handler that the parcel might contain an exfilosive and that care should be exercised. "This is the kind ff experience that Israaiia have
to IM aware of in their daily lives ... they are still at war with every one of their neighbors with the exception of Egypt." Rabbi Kripke told the group that even though Americans are getting tired of the Intifada, they should continue to aupport Israel because of her democratic traditions and her common, strategic iotecesta with the United States.
Indignant By Edwin Eytan PARIS (JTA) r P»<»*dent Fraocoia Mitterrand vented his indignation over the attacks on him by French Jews and Israeli leaders before aiid after hie May 2 meeting with Paleetine Liberatioo Organisation leader Yasir Arafat. His k)iic«nunaring init» Uop was expreased at a major news conference. MiUarrand's first in three years. In icy tones, he declared, "Prance's foreign policy is decided in Pane, and Prance will not let anyone dictate to her what to do."
The desecration of the Holocaust Memorial, next to the Palace of Legion of Honor, was discovered later that morning by volunteer caretaker Roger Grimes, who noticed what appeared to be dried mud on statues of Eve and other biblical figures. Closer inspection revealed that the figvu^s had been covered with feces. Police said they have increased the frequency of patrol car drive-bys at Jewish locations in the city, although surveillance already was higher than normal because of Holocaust Remembrance Week. Officials of the AntiDefamation League of B'nai B'rith in San Francisco said they have given police information on acthdkiM of ktcal SkinhMda, who they beUeve may have been involved. 1^ police apokeemaji. who aaked not to be named, agreed with Jewiah Vandars that the anti-Semitic incidents could have been •pawned by television cov-
erage 0^ the Holocaust in programs such as the miniseries "War and Remembrance." Beth Sholom was among several Jewish locations where pipe bombs were planted in 1985 by a man who later was judged to be insane. The bombs were discovered before they could explode. "The Holocaust Memorial has suffered considerable vandalism over the years. The worst incident occurred in November 1984. less than a week after its dedication. Faces of the five white bronze corpses cast by sculptor George Segal were covered with yellow paint. The face of a sixth, a figure staring bleakly through barbed wire, was sprayed black. The words "Is this necessary" were scrawled in yellow and black paint on a wall behind the sculpture. The barbed wire that is part of the memorial is regularly tomdowa
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It seems like just a short time a^ we were exploring that old adage "there's nothing i^ew under the sun." And, in fact, no matter how we fail to remember that idea, every so often something comes along to remind us. Today's newspaper ran a story that proves my point. The story was big news about dancing. Dancing? Yes. just dancing, like we used to do back when we were dating and young and were willing to put a little effort into having a good time! The big news is that Ballroom Dancing is popular once again, after decades of rock and writhe and whatever else it's called. Young people of today are discovering that it's fun to dance while holding somebody (or being held) in somebody's arms, to move to a rhythm slow enough to permit talking to each other, or even whispering in the partners ear. Yes, not only are the young folks finding out all about it but on some college campuses they're taking classes and earning credits in this kind of dancing. It's enough to boggle the mind! It kind of reminds me of that old joke about the kid going to college in Florida and mtgoring in water skiing. Imagine, classes for credit yet, in baUroom dancing. It makes me wonder if I got cheated, back when 1 was going to school and to dances and thinking it was just normal socializing. And we did have a good time gliding and sliding across a slippery dance floor, and when it was appropriate, we'd gather at the bandstand and sway back and forth while watching the musicians making their magic. Naturally it wasn't all slow dancing. 1 wouldn't try to kid anybody and say 1 never jitterbugged because I did. And that certainly wasn't slow dancing. Maybe that was an early foreruimer of the kind of dancing the kids have done the past decade or two. IVlaybe it was part of the frenzy of the time ... it was wartime and everything was different all of a sudden. Still, no matter how well you could cut a rug (you remember that expression?), you alternated some of the hysteria with enjoymeijit of the slow ballad. With the cheek-to-cheek stuff slow dancing was made of. And then, for whatever reason, the slow stuff became as extinct as the dodo bird and hasn't really been popular for quite a while. Till now, when all of a sudden, we really know what's meant by "what goes around comes around." The old music is no longer "uncool" to Usten to or enjoy dancing to. Isn't that a hoot? What do you suppose is next? Bowling dates or possibly roller skating parties? Maybe that recently renovated office building on 36th and Farnam will re-open the coffee shop or the dining room so people who have been to a dance or a date can stop for a brownie ala mode and a coke like we used to. I wonder if that could ever happen. 1 don't honestly think so, but on the other hand, it's possible. After all, who thought young kids would be ballroom dancing again?
By Eizra Golombok Jewish Echo GLASGOW (JTA) - A public meeting between an IsraeU Knesset member and an official of the Palestine liberation Organization has split the Jewish community here. The exchange took place when Dedi Zucker of the dovish Citizens Rights Movement spoke with Karma Nabulsi, introduced as second in charge at the I'LO's London office. The meeting, organized by the Glasgow Friends of Peace Now, was publicized as a "Dialogue for Peace. " But most of the local Jewish conm[>umty saw it as a propaganda platform for the PLO. It was denounced by 28 community leaders, including two rabbis, who maintained that "to condone the meeting is to condemn Israel. " Jews were urged to stay away. The hall, in the Jewish communal center, was half empty. The audience of about 120 included some non-Jewish supporters of the PLO said to be front^a group called the West of Scotland Friends of Palestine. Mark Goldberg, who chaired the meeting, said, "We as Jews have an obligation to try and help resolve the conflict. " Said the PLO representative, "1 believe more than ever in resolving the conflict through talking, through negotiating, through peaceful means."
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Temple Israel paid tribute to its 74 congregants over the age of 80 at the U8th Annual Congregational Dinner on May 21. The tribute was given "in gratitude, respect and admiration for the strong foundation of Judaism they have given to Temple Israel." Mel Epstein, outgoing Temple president, was also honored. A Calaviarian Flowering Crab tree, a gift to the congregation from its Caring Committee, was planted near the entrance to Temple Israel. According to Caring Conunittee chairman Harriet K. SperUng, the tree was selected "as a symbol of the congregation's continued life a.td growth. " At the tree planting. Rabbi Aryeh Azriel conducted a short dedication ceremony which included psalms and a prayer of thanks, praising God "for enabling us to participate in this tribute of love and respect for our senior congregants." Mrs. Sperling said that the goals of the Caring Committee are "to reach out, when needed, to our Temple members and f amiEes. to offer support, service and help; to develop a congregational family that remembers and cares for each other." Among the projects the Caring Committee has undertaken is a "Sabbath is coming to you " monthly service for residents of nursing homes and retirement
Participating in the treeplanting, from left, are Rabbi Aryeh Azriel, Mrs. Herbert Weil active in Temple for 45 years, Mrs. Sherman C. Sperhng, Caring Committee chair man, and Jack Marer, a past president of Temple laniel. apartments. This enables those who cannot get out to say Kaddish and Ught the Sabbath candles. At Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah and Passover, small gifts are given "to assure each person that he is thought about, loved and cared for." Senior congregants who Uve alone have been the guests of congregants for hohday dinners. The Caring Committee KAVOD AWARD KIAMESHA LAKE, NY. (JTA) - Rabbi Wolfe Kelman, retiring executive vice president of the Rabbinical Assembly, received the 26th aimual Kavod Award from the Cantors Assembly in recognition of his contributions to Conservative Judaism.
also contacts out-of-town families who have come to Omaha for medical care at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Caring Committee members try to assure patients and th^ famihes "that they are not alone and they do have caring friends in Omaha who hope to make their months of medical care more bearable," Mrs. Sperling said.
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SERVICES: Friday; 8:15 p.m. Lincoln Temple Israel's first Tifereth Israel Adult B'not Mitzvah will FRIDAY; conduct the service. Helen Services and the Bat Bleicher, Beverly (JilinMitzvah of Erin Ehrlich sky. Phyllis (ilazer, Judi will lake place at 8 p.m. Goldstein, Berta Meyers, The Oneg Shabbat fol- Claire Passer, Silvia Rofflowing services wiU be in man, Rosalie Saltzmun honor of the Bat Mitzvah. and Hermene Zweiback will be called to the Torah. SATURDAY: The Oneg Shabbat folServices at 9:30 a.m. Torah study with the lowing services will be sponsored by the B'not rabbi at 5 p.m. Mitzvah. Blumkin Home Saturday; 11:15 a.m. B'NAI MITZVAH FRIDAY: Daniel Jay Wigodsky. Evening service, 7 p.m. son of Patsy and Steven SATURDAY Wigodsky. will celebrate Morning service. 9 a.m. his Bar Mitzvah at ShabThe residents and staff bat morning service on of the Rose Blumkin May 27. Home invite the families, Anna Kathleen Fishel, volunteers and friends of daughter of Marilyn and the residents to attend Norman Fishel. will celeservices in the Herbert brate her Bat Mitzvah at, Uoldsten Chapel. Kiddush Shabbat morning services follows services on on,June 3. Shabbat. OUTREACH FAMILY PICNIC Offutt Air Base Temple's Outreach group will hold a picnic on FRIDAY: Rabbi Howard Zyskind Sunday, June 4, 11:30 a.m. conducts services in the to 3:30 p.m. Fried chicken Capehart Chapel every ai)d all the "fixings" will Friday at 8 p.m. An Oneg be served for lunch. Bring yourselves, your Shabbat follows the children and any sporting service. equipment you think you need. Council Bluffs -might Omaha Temple Israel' B'nai Israel Youth Group members will supervise games and SERVICES: First and third Friday relays with the toddlers and elementary school age each montli, 7:30 p.m. children. Make reservations with the Temple office by Friday, June 2. Lunch is $5 per family or S2.50 an individual. 1 would like to thank For further informati(Mi. my family, relatives, call John Waldbaum, 493friends, Rabbi Nadoff, 9108 or Debbie BrookCantor Fettman and stein. 330-3418. the staff of Beth Is^el Synagogue for their CONFIRMATION prayers, contributions Confirmation service will be held on the Festival and get-well cards sent of Shavuot. Thursday, during my recent surJune 8, 8 p.m. gery and hospitalizaConfirmands are: Kimlion. Their concern berly J. Broder. Jeffrey helped speed my reAaron Engel. Daniel covery. Adam Kaain, Stacie Lynne Arthur Salkin Katelman, Samuel Brent Faaser. Chad Michael PohMy (amily and I wiah to kov and Scott Andrew thank all of you for your Saylan. kind expressions, of Following the service, sympathy at lh« ki«s of parents of the confirmands my dear husband, Louwill host a recepMon for is. Special thanks to the congregation in honor Aron and Pela Zeiderof their children. man, Judge and Mrs. Sam Coper, Rabbi NaEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR doff and Cantor FettWASHINGTON (JTA) man. Rabbi Katunan Marlene Proviaer has been and all of our dear relaappointed executive directives and friends who tor of the Jewish Fund for brought comfort to us. Justice, succeeding foundJaoct Ickowitz ing director Lois Hoitman
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FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat, 7 p.m. Late Family Service, 8 p.m. SATURDAY; Morning service, 8:45 a.m. Mincha, 7:30 p.m. Mincha will be followed by Ma'ariv, Shalosh Seudos and Havdalah. SUNDAY; Morning Minyanaire service. 9 a.m. WEEKDAYS: Services at 7 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. B'NAI MITZVAH Rena and Eddie Bailen invite their friends to their double simcha celebrations. The Bat Mitzvah of their daughter. Heather, will be held on Friday evening. May 26. 8 p.m. The service will be followed by an Oneg Shabbat reception in her honor. The Bar Mitzvah of their son. Michael, will be held on Saturday evening. May 27, at the Mincha service at 7:30 p.m. The Bar Mitzvah will be followed by a Shalosh Seudos feception in the social hall. Grandparents are Mildred Zavett of Omaha and Louis Ash of Winnipeg, Canada. MEMORIAL DAY Services on Memorial Day morning. May 29, will be held at 9 a.m. CHOIR MEMBERS HONORED Members of the Beth Israel Choir will be honored at the Friday night service on June 2 in appreciation and gratitude for their selfless devotion throughout the year. The Oneg Shabbat reception will be in their honor. UFF RUFF The Uff Ruff in honor of the forthcoming marriage of Alan Shulewitz and Cindy Weiss will be held on June 3. A kiddush luncheon will follow the service. Parents of the bridegroom are Anna and Norman Shulewitz of Peoria. III. Parents of the bride are Phyllis and Normand Hoffman of Omaha. ^
Kabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emil B6rkovits will conduct the services. FRIDAY: Evening service, 8:15 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat will follow services. SATURDAY: Morning service, 9:30 a.m. Kiddush following services. Babysitting is available from 10 a.m. Minha-Ma'ariv, 8:40 p.m. SUNDAY; Services at 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. MEMORIAL DAY: Services at 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Services at 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. B'NAI MITZVAH Andrew Ruback. son of Mr. and Mrs. Altan Ruback. will become a Bar Mitzvah on Friday evening. May 26. and Saturday morning. May 27. Onie Tsabari. son of Mr. and Mrs. Eitan Tsabari, will become a Bar Mitzvah on Monday morning. May 29. at 9 a.m. Sari GUinsky. daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Rick Gilinsky. will become a Bat Mitzvah on Friday evening, June 2, and Saturday morning, June 3. BETHEL CONCERT A musical evening featuring the Beth El Choir and the Beth El Youth Ensemble will be held on Sunday, June 4, 7:30 p.m. TickeU will be available at the office.
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vah at Beth El Synagogue. Saturday, June 3. Sari is a seventh grader at Beveridge Junior High School. Her interests include singing, dancing and performing in plays. For fun, she likes to talk on the phone, read, go shopping and listen to rock music. Sari has three brothers, Eryk, Cory and Devon. She is sharing her Bat Mitzvah with Anzhela Abramova of the U.S.S.R.. whose reUgious freedom has been deni^
Onie Tsabari Onie Tsabari win of Eadie and Eitan Tsabari, will become a Bar Mitzvah on M«y 29 at Beth El Syoagofue. Onie is a student at Westside Middle School and enjoys swimming wt tlkg. He will attend Hmfl Camp this summer. Oi^ has a brother, Ron, and a sister, GaL Grandparents are Maxol and Nachman Tsabari of Jerusalem and Helen and Joe FiaheL
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Parashat Behukotai Modernization and preservation Once a year for several history. We are intellectuyears now 1 have been giv- ally honest—and in that ing a Bible lecture to a honesty we must deny that group of fundamentalist approach. Protestants, who meet once Here we are face to face a month to discuss one or with what Jews of all our another Bible passage. They "denominations" must congenerally choose passages sider. How far do we accept from the New Testament. tradition, and how far may Naturally 1 choose a pas- we go, how far must we go sage from the Hebrew Scrip- in changing it? tures. A well-known book by The best thing I can do Conservative Jewish leaders for them, I think, is to show a generation ago was called them how differently from "Tradition and Change." them I—and Bible scholars, Although that was a kind Protestant and Catholic and of "logo" for Conservative Jewish alike—interpret the Jews for quite a while, it is Bible. They haven't lynched the same for all of us except me yet. for a few of the most orthoThe terrible warning (Tok- dox Jews. Both Orthodoxy haha) in our Sidrah would be and Reform, as well as Cona subject for such a discus- servative Judaism, must sion by Bible literalists and face that question: How far? non-literalists, although The question has at least that is not what I will dis- two different levels. One is cuss with them. the level of belief, ideology, It is instructive for us, as theology. The other is that Jews, however, to give at- level of ritual, practice, tention to the dire warnings ceremony, religious law. of our Sidrah, and to make It is how we answer the sure that we understand the question on these two levels theme and our reactions to that stamps us as Orthoit. The theme is simple: loy- dox, Conservative. Reform, alty to God brings reward or Reconstructionist, or and disloyalty brings secular Jews. punishment, disaster. I used, above, the phrase At our stage of sophistica- "Tradition and Change.'' tion, and at our stage of un- We may use another, simiderstanding of the physical lar in meaning. "Modernizaworld, most of us respect- tion and Preservation." It is fully, I repeat, respectfully finding our way of thinking deny the reality of that and living somewhere betheme. Although it is force- tween these two poles that fully put in the sacred text, defines us. As Jews, what it simply does not conform do we think? And as Jews, to our experience of life and what do we do?
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When Art Grossman conducted the instaUation of officers for the Young Energetic Seniors group at the Jewish Community Center, his presentation took more than the usual amount of time. From left, the key people are Leah Siegal, Al Onich, Kay Ferer,
MoUye Rimennan, Freda KriHlmaB, Ina Levitch, Joe Boin, Rosaline Epstein, Sylvia Rosa, Ann Margolin, Elsa Kabn, Dr. Milton MargoUn, Reva Otuch, Toni Kutcher.Fannie Guymmers, Millie Zavett, Beth Homstein, Dan Greenfield.
(®E(S©ff gidlmE(^ m©\5yg By Joachim Boin of a new great-grandniece. YES May activities Charlie Epstein, FederaAfter a three-week inter- tion associate director, ruption due to holidays and spoke on "Passage of Freeother activities, on May 1 dom," the demonstration of the YES Group resumed 250,000 Jews in Washingregular meetings—induding ton, D.C., to show their discussions with Ann Katz- solidarity with the Russians man, bingo, lunch and enter- Jews' quest for freedom. tainment. He made clear our great The two mayoral candi- responsibility, as men in a dates, P.J. Morgan and' free world, to support our Mike Boyle, were warmly brethren in bondage. If glaswelcomed and so were P. J. 's nost should fail, the Jews in parents who stayed for the Russia would again become ' luncheon. Tony Mancuso scapegoats. provided the entertainment Peggy Bream of Clarkson with songs on his electric Hospital spoke to us on guitar. May 11 about how to stay We were reminded not to active after 50. miss the Yom HaShoah The ladies each received a commemoration at Temple beautiful flowerpot for Israel. Sam Shyken was Mothers' Day. conunended for his receipt On May 18, Ivan of the Good Neighbor award Griswold of the Nebraska and Frieda Krizelman was Historical Society showed congratulated on the birth slides of early Nebraska his-
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tory. A group from Sioux City came to visit us on May 22. We enjoyed an excellent luncheon, old acquaintances were renewed and memories exchanged. We had an unusually big crowd and the visitors were presented with flowerpots. Cantor Emil Berkovits, Stan Widman, Shirley Schwartz and Dik Weiner provided entertainment, putting everyone in a happy mood. Art Grossman installed the newly elected YES officers with literary art and well-taken humor. Officers for 1989-90 are: Roseline Epstein, president; Sylvia Ross, vice president; Ina Levicb, recording secretary; Toni Kutcher and Ann Katzman, corresponding secretaries; Kay Ferer, treasurer, Frieda Krizelman, membership dues; Fanny Gummers and Ann Margolin, contributions; Mollie Rimerman, historian; Al Oruch and Dan Greenfield, maitre d's; Joe Boin, reporter; Sally Venger, hospitality; Dr. Milton Margolin, programs; Reva Oruch, newsletter. Thanks to Reva Oruch for her marvelous work during the last eight years, and I know I qwak for the whole group. Reva and Al were among the first people who warmly welcomed Lilly and me whan we moved to Omaha two yeara ago and became members of the YES group. They never forgot the sugarlew dtsaert for L% in q>it« of all their mai^y OUNT dtltiaa. Thank for • job well done. "To find a friend i« good fortuBe, to keep him la a
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Advice By David Friedman WASHINGTON (JTA)American Jews should be more involved as Jews in public policy issues, and they should do it by maintaining their traditional roots in liberalism, a top official of the American Jewish Committee urged here." In the face of a strong rightward tide of American public opinion and governmental policiea, American Jews ahoukl defy the undertow and stay rooted to the liberalism which will help ensure American piuraliam and social faimaea, good for u%and for all Americana," said Ira Silverman, the group's executive vice president. Silverman spoJte at a Capitol Hill reception opening AJCommittae'a 83rd annual maatins. "^ organiiaUon praMntod its firat Congrea•iooal li>i4t>nhip Awifda to Saa. AriM SpKtar (RPa.) and R«p. DanU FaaoaU (D-FU.).
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PLO urges escalation By Csthrine Gereop JERUSALEM (JTA) Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip have been urged by Salah Khalaf, a top-ranking Palestine Liberation Organization official, to escalate the "armed struggle" against Israel, which the PLO ostensibly renounced last year in Algiers. The "armed struggle" also was extolled by Nayef Hawatmeh, leader of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, a hard-line faction of the PLO. Both referred to the gunfight last week near the West Bank village of Beit UUa that left one Israeli soldier dead and several others severely wounded. Three Palestinians were also kiUed. Khalaf, popularly known as Abu lyad, is PLO leader Yasir Arafat's chief deputy. Arafat claimed in Paris on May 2 that the PLO's 1964 charter calling for Israel's destruction through armed struggle was "null and void." But Khalaf contradicted that in a statement quoted by the Kuwaiti news agency Monday. He said the PLO's decision to refrain from using firearms during the uprising^does not apply to selfdefense.
Jack Baker, president of and on the FMI Member Baker's Supermarkets, has Services Committee. He is a been elected to the board of charter trustee and former directors of the Food Mar- chairman of the Employer/ Meat Cutter's Union Health keting Institute (FMI|. Baker's Supermarkets and Welfare Trust and forhas received the President's mer secretary of the ExecuPrivate Sector Initiative Ci- tive Committee of Temple tation two consecutive Israel Board of Directors. years for outstanding community programs. The company is an active member of Andrew C. Robinson, an the Omaha Food Bank and has received the Omaha investment executive in Chamber of Commerce Paine-Webber's Omaha ofGolden Spike Award for fice, has been named to the outstanding corporate firm's Director's Council, citizenship. Additionally, according to Joseph J. the company has been hon- Grano, Jr., president of reored with the City Beautifi- tail sales and marketing for Paine-Webber Incorporated. cation Award. This honor is awarded to Jack Baker is active in numerous conununity and only 100 Paine-Webber Inbusiness organizations and vestment Executives whose currently serves on the City results have distinguished of Omaha Mayor's Strategic them as among the best in Planning Advisory Board the firm, Mr. Grano said.
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UNION, N.J.-The pages of The New York Times have a rather yellowish look, having been buried under the weight of clippings and books for 10 years now. They must be treated with care lest they fall apart, like the topic they deal with— the peace between Israel and Egypt which was signed 10 years ago this March 26. The headlines in Arabic, Hebrew and English are big, taking up almost one quarter of the full page. "To bring an end to the state of war" between Israel and Egypt, the paper says. To read now the speeches delivered by President Jimmy Carter, President Anwar Sadat and Prime Minister Menachem Begin, to measure their words with the realities that emerged in the years following this unique event, makes us think again and again how large the gap is between expectations and hopes and the changes the flow of time brings to an accident in history. President Carter phrased it very carefully: "We have won, at last, the first step towards peace... We have hopes, dreams and prayers... but no illusions." Sadat: "It is an historic turning point of great sig-
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nificance for all peace-loving nations. Today a new dawn is emerging out of the darkness of the past." And Begin: "It is a great day in the annals of two ancient nations ... Now we make peace the cornerstone of cooperation and friendship." The New York Times reported the reaction from Cairo—peace is welcomed quietly, with hopes for a better life. In Israel, there was none of the euphoria that swept the country in 1977, when Sadat visited Jerusalem. The crowds in the streets did not show any enthusiasm for the speeches of Carter, Sadat or Begin. One man who stayed home said, "I could go out into the street and dance if I could be sure we are getting a real peace." Israel gave up a lot for the promise of peace and for the elimination of a threatening front in case of war. We rarely list it with all of its strategic and financial repercussions. Israel withdrew completely from all Egyptian territories occupied since 1967. Israel handed to Egypt an area three times its own size, representing valuable strategic depth and air space. It surrendered eight airfields, two with highly
sophisticated electronic warning stations; miUtary bases, including the naval facilities in Ophira; control of the Straits of Tiran; and a network of roads covering over a thousand miles. The oil fields in Sinai, which, if fully developed, would have given Israel selfsufficiency, were given away. All in all, Israel handed to Egypt $ 17 billion worth of construction, power lines and communication networks, agricultural developments, investments in hdtelsr'and restaurants and apartments. That doesn't include the millions spent on restitution for settlers who had to be relocated against their will
and in violation of the Zionist principle not to give up any settlements. What Israel received in return—not one penny of . reparations and restitution for the billions spent on account of Egyptian aggression. If we read today the account of the negotiations, that preceded the peace treaty, all of the insulting, overbearing demands made by Sadat, one is tempted to ask who actually won the wars of 1948, 1967 and 1973 and the endless sldrmishes in between? Whatever it might have been, one has to realize that today, the victor no longer dictates the terms of peace; the loser does. So it was in the case of Germany and Japan, which did noteven conclude a peace treaty, and so it is in the Middle East. Yes, if Sadat would not have been murdered, if he would have lived long enough to implement the promises of the peace treaty, if he would have been willing to dodge the hostility of the Arab states which our State Depart-. ment calls "moderate," the Middle East might look different today—so the optimists say. But we should not overstate the attitude Sadat displayed toward Israel and his influence in the Arab world. He was a great public relations man. We are inclined to see him influenced by this character trait. We forget the nationalist, the Arab who is hiding under this facade. President Hosni Mubarak saw how Sadat was mowed
down by fanatics. He never forgot that he could have been lulled, too. His policies reflect this, as he moves cautiously with one eye always on the radical Arab camp and always gauging the reaction of the other Arab states. Both Sadat and Begin saw the peace treaty as a first step in a comprehensive, all embracing solution of the Middle East conflict. They harbored no illusions that they were concluding a separate peace. The Camp David Accords, which preceded the peace treaty, had two agreements: A "Framework for the Conclusion of a Peace Treaty between Israel and Egypt" and a "Framework for Peace in the Middle East." For both Egypt and Israel, the solution of the Palestinian problem was of supreme importance. The Camp David Accords spoke of "autonomy" for the Palestinians, and both Sadat and Begin had their own interpretation of this concept. Begin talked about autonomy for people as opposed to autonomy pertaining to territory, something the Arabs did not understand simply because they do not think in these terms. For them, the "holy soil" of every Arab state cannot
tinian Arabs siiould have the right of return. There were other points of friction and disagreement. It was the old story of Arab intransigence—no compromise; we want everything. There is something strange and alien in this concept. The Western observer thinks different. But this is the Arab mind, and we had better get used to it. Prom this point of view, a cold peace and a state of no war is always preferable. If this is the maximum we can expect to result from Israeli-Arab negotiations, we should accept it. But even this modest achievement seems to be very elusive.
Temple offers B'nai Mitzvah class Temple Israel will offer its next B'nai Mitzvah class in the Fall of 1989, according to a Temple spokesman. Dates and information on the class, which is open to both men and women, will be announced in late summer. Celebrating their B'not Mitzvah at 8:16 p.m. on May 26 are members of this year's class: Helen Bleicher,
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Beth El Synagogue to hold second concert The Omaha Jewish com-, munity will again have an opportunity to attend a concert of Jewish content on June 4, 7:30 p.m., at Beth El Synagogue. The Beth El Synagogue Choir will present a variety of English and Hebrew choral compositions. In addition, Cantor Emil Berkovits will present the Beth El Synagogue Youth Ensemble, organized for this special occasion. They will sing selections both in English and Hebrew ar-
ranged by Jerry Sperling. Proceeds from the concert will go to the Beth El Scholarship Fund which helps synagogue youth in acquiring Jewish camping experiences. General admission tickets are available at the synagogue office: $6 for adults and $4 for children under 13. Sponsorships are welcome. Cantor Berkovits said. Persons interested in bein'g sponsors should call him at 553-3221.
Artist uses Holocaust Former Omahan Deborah caust survivor, Ms. PappenPappenheimer, daughter of heimer said until that time Bea Pappenheimer and the she did not feel ready to late Bob Pappenheimer, take on a subject with which presented a program "Out she felt so deeply and perof the Fire—Images of the sonally connected. Holocaust" as part of the Her paintings on the HolUtica, NY Jewish Commuocaust have been shown in nity Center's Yom HaShoah a number of one-man and observance. group exhibits. Ms. PappenMs. Pappenheimer disheimer teaches painting and cussed her work and that of drawing at the Munson Wilother contemporary artists liams Proctor Institute, who deal with the HoloSchool of Art for both adult caust, as well as artists who and college credit programs. were in concentration camps She also co-chairs the Cenduring the war. tral New York Women's ' An artist who lives in UtCaucus for Art. ica with her husband, Arthur Sanders, and their son, Benjamin, Ms. PappenheiVIOLIN CONTEST mer is a graduate of the BRUSSELS (JTA) - A Kansas City Art Institute 24-year-old Israeli is among and Boston University. the 12 finalists in the Queen Prior to 1986, Ms. PapElisabeth of Belgium violin penheimer painted mostly competition being held here. landscapes; from that time Erez Ofer was selected she began and continues to among the finalists in this use the Holocaust as sub- prestigious contest, most of ject matter for her paint- whose contestants are from ings. As a child of a Holo- the Soviet Union and Asia.
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nfim©®nm flSfS&ft© By Estelle Rosenberg Tifereth Israel held its Annual Meeting May 21. Refreshments were coordinated by Gerry Schuchman. The Nominating Committee, consisting of Elaine Evnen, Eve Hoffman and Joe Shlien, presented the proposed slate for the coming year: Albert Weiss, president; Joyce Davidson, vice president; Cece Hill, secretary; Howard Feldman, treasurer; Brenda Friedman, trustee. President Albert Weiss thanked the Nominating Committee for their efforts in obtaining the slate. On July 4, Tifereth Israel Congregation will sponsor a community picnic for members 'and their families. Watch for another announcement soon. The Tifereth Israel Sisterhood Mother/Daughter Supper was planned and prepared by co-chairmen Charlotte Orloff, Elaine Evnen and Kitty Wishnow, along with their committee: Harriet Berman, Sarah Breslow, Ruth Goldenberg, Louise Goldberg, Margie Graetz, Bemice Katskee, Belle Katz, Betty Shapiro,
Debra Evnen, Sally Gordon, Sharon Hochman, Marcia Kushner, Laurie Misle, Adeline Schwinner, Phyllis Shlien, Phyllis Silberstein and Gaii Wishnow. The following B'nai Jeshurun Temple members sponsored Oneg Shabbat refreshments during the month of May: Shirley Colombe in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Lorene Wachendorf; the Temple in honor of the Religious School teachers; Brenda Rosenberg in honor of the naming of her family's new baby; Sheldon and Roberta Stick in honor of Jeremy's Bar Mitzvah. Erin Ehrlich will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah May 28 at Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 8 p.m. Erin is the daughter of Nancy Sloan Ehrlich. Following the evening services, an Oneg Shabbat will be held in the social hall. Erin is a student at Mickle Junior High and her interests are art and reading. Following Shabbat services, May 27, there will be kiddush in her honor. All members and friends are invited to attend.
1989 NCCJ awards presented at dinner General John T. Chain and Rev. Michael G. Morrison, S. J., received the 1989 Humanitarian Award, and Robert Armstrong received the Spirit of Service Award at the annual NCCJ Humanitarian Award Dinner held at the Peony Park Ballroom on May 18. The Humanitarian Award is presented to community leaders selected for their contributions toward the improvement of human relations. The Spirit of Service Award is given to an individual who is on the front lines working to strengthen pluralism in America. Michael H. Walsh, president and chief executive officer of Union Pacific Railroad, presided as dinner chairperson. Father Val Peter, executive director of Boys Town, was the featured speaker. General Chain is commander in chief of the Strategic Air Command and director of the Joint Strategic Target Planning staff. He is
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TREE OF LIFE NEW YORK (JTA) Frank Lourenso, senior vice president of Chemical Bank, received the Tree of Life Award from the Jewish National Fund of America for his professional and community leadership. URGES PROSECUTION JERUSALEM (JTA) A Likud member of the Knesset aaked the High Court of Justice to waive the parliamentary immunity of colleagues who violated the law banning contacts with members of terrorist organizations. FHAORANCE SKIN CARE COSMETICS GIFTS
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Israeli artist visits Omaha On May 30, Luba BarMenachem will display her illuminated Hebrew texts, micrography and papercuts at the Jewish Community Center from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Ms. Bar-Menachem's artwork is in the private collections of several Omaha families and she is coming here as the guest of Shirley and Buddy Goldstein, according to JCC Cultural Arts director, Sara Juster. Ms. Bar-Menachem was bom in 1950 to an highly assimilated Jewish family in Swerdlovsk, an industrial city in the eastern Soviet Union. Like her father, a high-ranking officer in the Russian army, she studied construction engineering at the Technion in Swenllovak. The Six-Day War turned her into a Zionist activist; three years later, she was expelled from the Soviet Union and immigrated alone to Israel, Mrs. Juster said. In 1972 Ms. BarMenachem married an Israeli medical student and Jor the next eight years they lived in Vienna, where she conducted a worldwide but ultimately futile campaign to have her parents released from Kuasia. In 1982, she and her husband settled with their three young children in Jerusalem in a house they tedeemed from the ruins above the ancient Cardo. Ms. Bar-Manacliem said her involvement with
headquartered at Offutt Air Force Base. Rev. Morrison is president of Creighton University and Robert Armstrong is director of the Omaha Housing Authority. Over 600 people attended the dinner at Peony Park. Since its inception, NCCJ has pioneered efforts in building better relationships among people of all religions, races and nationalities.
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