August 11, 1989 by Jewish Press

Vol. LXVI No. 49 Omaha, Nabr.

10 Av, 5749 Friday, Auguat 11, 1989

ADL expresses 'deep concern' over Pope's remarks on Covenant By Tracy Early The New Ymk Jewish Week NEW YORK (JTA) The Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith has expressed "deep concern regarding the implications" of remarks made by Pope John Paul II, which ADL interprets as denying God's covenant with the Jews. In a letter to the Vatican secretary for Jewish relations, Rabbi David Rosen of the ADL's Jerusalem office said anyone reading the pope's words "may fairly conclude from them that God's covenant with the Jewish

people is superseded by the Christian covenant as the only everlasting covenant." The implications regarding Jews and Judaism, he said, are "unavoidably prejudicial.'' Rosen said he assumed these were not "the intentional implications," but he asked that his concern be brought to the pope's attention. "I look forward to urgent clarification of the matter so that we may denxmstrate to the world that the clock of Catholic-Jewish relations has not been tragically set back," Rosen said.

At the end of the lett letter to the Rev. Pier Francesco Fumagalli, Rosen said he had consulted with Rabbi Leon Klenicki, ADL director of interfaith relations, and was signing also on his behalf. The two are the ADL liaison representatives to the Vatican. The pope's remarks were made Aug. 2 in the brief theological reflection given during the weekly general audience he holds as part of a series on the Christian feast of Pentecost. In his swmon, the pope said that "we consider (Continued on Page 8)

Members of the cast for "Really Roaie" are, from left, front row. Josh Perilo, Andy Katzman, Katrina Market, Bryan Greenberg; second row, Brian Priesman, Beth Stranglen, Sara Petersen and Nicole Weber; third row, Kim Broder, Jennifer PreiamaB and Carrie Jacoboon.

Really Rosie'- no namby-pamby play Greenberg, who plays the majority of the cast Chicken Soup, Roeie'a Utr are veteran actors—they tie brother, and Sara Pe- know what they're doing. tersen, who is cast as a "Really Rosie" is not a Nutshell Kid (neighbor- namby-pamby play. The hood kid) commented Idds are funny in their that "the music is excel- performances and very lent and will be well-liked enthuaiaatic and sure of by the audience. themselves. The play The choreography, cre- ian't a nursery rh>'me eiated by director/choraog- thor. It's not just for litrapher, Kathy Wheekkn, tle kida. In fact, it's not is alflo a favorite of the juat for kids. There's fun cast. for everyone. Other cast membera inBeing in a community clude Kim Broder and play is a lot of work. Nkole Weber as NutaheD Learning your songs and Kids; Josh Perilo as manaoriaing your linaa is Johnny; Brian Priesman harder than I thought it as PSane; Awl)'Katiman was going to be. Everyae ADigstar; Bath Stran- body ssensd to Isam the ften aa a niother, and 1 musk and thair linaa so play the part of Katfay. fast The danring geta a titThis b way firat tat- tle tricky for ma (of mnaicaL Many eaat pericooe in a coaummify course, I've never liad a oembera lUte Bryan play, and 1 most admit. (CoartiMHd aa P^s •

: By Carrie Jacobson Cast Member "Really Rosie" is the iewest play offered by 'Thaater at the J," but lomething is diff««nt ibout it. It features an di-kids cast. Katrina Markel, who nrtraya Rosie; Jennifer hriennan, who plays her bother, and several itber actors agree that t's "nice to work with list kida for a chaagB." Katrina also thinks liat the chanctars, tokhacaaii are fun to rith.. Each of the kids has i diaCinct peraooality," (he aiqrs, "and they an MQT funny."

ADL to honor two Nebraskans at reception, fundraiser By Jill Kushner Belmont Two long-time supporters of the AntiDefamation League of B'nai B'rith will be honored at the Aug. 20 reception/fundraiser for that organization, according to ADL Plains States Regional Director I. Robert Wolfson. Omahan Sydney Osten and James Wolf of Albion, Neb., will be recognized for their many years of support of and work with the ADL, both locally and nationally, at the 7:30 p.m. reception at the Omaha Marriott Hotel There is also a 5:30 p.m. dinner for. kicking off the "Nebraska 1000 Club." Contact the ADL office for further details about the dinner. Featured that evening will be guest speaker Thomas Martinez, a former ipember.qf several extremist groups who now lectures nationwide on behalf of the ADL about the danger of antiSemitic, racist organizations. Mr. Osten, who will receive the ADL's Distinguished Community Service Award, has made a vital contribution to the agency as both board member and former chairman, said E. Robert Newman, co-chairman of the fundraiser. Mr. Newman lauded Osten as a person who ha« contributed "guidance, leadership and moral support" to the board, and for his behindthe-acenes work. Much of Mr. Osten'a work has been done quietly and without fanfare, he said, adding that, "Syd never asks for any recognition

Syd Osten — he's not a glory seeker, he just does the work. I don't think anyone really realizes all that he's done." A native of Saskatchewan, Canada, Mr. Osten moved to Omaha in.tl^a late 1950's and has been involved in many facets of the Jewish community. He has served as vice president and president of Temple Israel, is a past member of the Jewish Fedotition Board and has served (» numerous committees within the community. Mr. Osten possesses an unusual and fascinaing past, director Mr. Wolfson said, citing the honoree's service with the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II, and as a member of the Palmach, the striking force of the Haganah. during Israel's War of Independence. Mr. Wolf, a cattleman and banker in Albion, wiD receive the ADL's Americanism Award. He lias provided p strong voice locally and nationally in the ADL. Mr. Newman said, and has served as national vicechairman of the National Executive Committee and is currently a member of that conunittee.

Jim Wolf He also serves on the National Conunission, the lay board which determines all ADL policy. Calling him a "very active 'and effective leader," Mr. Newman praisej^J|y9lf for his ice, and for the attention of other national ADL leadars, the concerns and needs of small Jewish communities in the Midwest. "He's had a major Impact at the oattohal level," Mr. Newman amd, citing as an example Mr. Wolf's ability to explain and define the impact of extremist groups on rural areas during the farm crises several years ago. "He's constantly reminding the (ADL leaders headquartered in New York) that we're out here, too, and it's lonely out here." Mr. Wolf, a Harvard Law School graduate, has held positions in numerous civic and political groups throughout the state, including the vice-chairmanship of the Nebraska Adviscn^ (Committee to the U.S. Civil Rights Commission and the Chairmanship of the Nebraska Carter delegation to the 1976 Demo(Continued on Page 8)

Grants Committee seeks new programming ideas By JeroUBaaaa Fedaratkm EacknraMnt Director Jewish organizations and institutloBS sponsor^ ing programa disJgnsrl for youth from the age of pnaciiooi tfannigh cor legs, and , for Jewish adiUts, Buy amiy for funta front the Bathar K. Newman and Carolyn Kully Newman Grants Committaa. The oommRtae allocatas funds from ths Eatlksr K. Nawmaa Mano-

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patie financially or kind. In additicm. it ht^wd OfTganizatwns will work together to provide programa that meet the needa of a ,cro88 section of Jewish youth. Application forms have tMso mailed to organinatioBa working with Jawisb yooth. Additiooal forma and aaaistance in naniiaiing the forma can ba obtained l>y oontactiag Jerold Boaen at the Foundation office, 384820a

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' ((SMg^alkg:^ <S)rgainil^attl<S)g^^ BREADBREAKERS Richard Diamond, B'nai B'rith Breadbreakera chairman for August, has announced that Lawrence Raful, dean of Creighton Law School, will speak at the Aug. 16 Breakbreakers luncheon. Breadbreakers meets 'every Wednesday at noon at Howard Johnson's, 72nd and Grover. •The luncheon meeting is open to the community at a cost of S6. B'NAI B'RITH WOMEN The B'nai B'rith Women membership dinner will be held Aug. 17, 6:30 p.m., at the home of Corinne Levin, 906 So. 96 St. The evening will be a "get-acquainted" affair and all members will be guests of BBW, according to function chairmsui Frieda Krizelman. Games, cards and socializing will follow dinner. Allison Latenser Pachman is co-chairing the Sinner. The committee

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members are Esther Wax, Maxine Noodell, Goldye Goldberg and Beth Friedman. Mrs. Krizelman said she urges all members to reach out and bring in a new member. Call her at 391-0661 for reservations. WOMEN'S AMERICAN ORT Women's American ORT will hold a no host luncheon August 21,1:15

p.m., at the new Spirit World Deli, 114 Davenport St. A food demonstration and tips on party planning will complete the afternoon. Prospective members will be guests of ORT for lunch, and dessert will be provided for everyone. For reservations, please call Cathy Christensen, 4^3-3514, or Carol Nathan, 496-0564.

Synagogue president injured By D. C. Emstein Nortbem CalUortiia Jewish Bulletin The president of S.F. Congregation Anshey Sfard, embroiled in a lawsuit over control of the tiny Orthodox synagogue, was injured recently. According to the police report, he says he was. hurt by a worshipper; other witnesses say he intentionally injured himself. Samuel Bitton reported he suffered back, neck and arm injuries when a table overturned on him during morning prayers in the synagogue at 1500 Clement St. Bitton went by ambulance to San Frandaco General Hospital, where he was treated and released. CLIP AND SAVE-

CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 Mamaloshen Society, 2 p.m. MONDAY, AUGUST 14 YES, 10 a.m. TUESDAY, AUGUST 15 Old Timers, 10 a.m. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16 JCC Basketball Camp, 10 a.m. JCC Buildings and Grounds Committee, 4 p.m. MoVFTY Institute. Lake of the Ozarks B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers, r)pon, Howard Johnson's Theatre Performance, 7:30 p-iri. Beth Israel Board, 7:30 p.m., Beth Israel Beth El Board. 7:30 p.m., Beth El THURSDAY, AUGUST 17 Walk-in Drop-in, 10:30 a.m., Beth El B'nai B'rith Womeri's Meeting MoVFTY Institute Beth El Board, 7:30 p.m., Beth El B'nai B'rith Women's Membership Party

The attorney for members opposing Bitton obtained a temporary restraining order forcing him to surrender the keys to the temple, and nullifying his latest bid to fire Rabbi Ahron Hecht. That attorney, Linda Ford, claimed Bitton caused his own injuries by overturning the s)Tiagogue's prayer table. "It just shows how desperate he is," she said. "He wants everybody to believe that these people are out to get him."

Vicki and Mark Sanford annotmce the Aug. 5 birth of a daughter, Taylor Elizabeth. Grandparents are Betty Sanford and the late Ted Sanford and Ilene and Don Klein. Great-grandparents are Libby and Morry Sachs and Edith Sokol of Tui8a,0kla.

Happy Birthday, Rose Members of Rose Roffman's family came to the weekly YES luncheon on Aug. 7 to help Mrs. Hoffman, far right, celebrate her birthday. Mrs. Roffman turned 86 on Aug. 9. Pictured standing, from left, Mrs. Roffman's daughter, Barbara Cohen of Overland Park, Kan.; Mrs. Cohen's daughter, Andrea Woodward of California, holding her son. Joel David; Mrs. Roffman's greatgrandson, Adam Ratner, is held by his father, Randal] Ratner of Dallas; Rose Ratner of Omaha (Mrs. Roffman's daughter) holds Melissa Smith; Zachary Smith is held by his father, Robert Smith, of St. Louis. Kneeling, from left, great-granddaughter Jessica Ratner held by her mother, Judy Ratner; granddaughter Nancy Smith with her daughter, Laney; Marie Hoffman; granddaughter Renee Corcoran holdmg her daughter, Ashley. Mrs. Rofftnan's greatgrandchildren, Melissa, Zachary and Laney Smith, are triplets.

Trial postponed By Cathrine Gerson JERUSALEM (JTA) — The manslaughter trial of Rabbi Moshe Levinger was postponed for the third time because the Gush Emunim leader's newly appointed lawyer had not had enough time to review the case.

Levinger is charged with the fatal shooting last September of Kayed Salah, 42, an Arab shoe vendor in Hebron. He also is charged with deliberately damaging Arab property in the predominantly Arab dty. His trial was last postponed on July 13, when

Levinger complained he could not find an affordable attorney. The court granted him a postponement and ordered the trial to resume on Monday. LevingOT waited until Sunday to appoint attorney Ya'acov Nehushtan to defend him.

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Chabad Lubavitch of Mid-America is sponsoring two programs this month: Yeshivacation on Aug. 13 and a moonlight cruise on Aug. 24. The Yeshivacation, described as a wide variety of clfisses, starts at 7 a.m. and continues to about 7 p.m. Participants may attend all or partial. Topics include Talmudic literature, philosophy, mysticism, Jewish law as it relates to contemporary situations and the portion of the week. Rabbi Mendel Katzman said no previous knowledge or experience is needed to participate. Rabbi Sholem B. Wineberg of Kansas City will conduct part of the program. Meals and snacks will be provided. The bodt ride on the Belle of Brownville will take place at 8 p.m., and will offer Eli Lipsker of New York City as guest entertainer singing contemporary Jewish songs; and a Jewish Trivia Pursuit game. Refreshments will be served. Cost is $8.50 per person and reservations may be made by calling 330-7400.

By Allison Kaplan NEW YORK (JTA) Despite a storm of protests and criticism, plans to air the Public Broadcasting Service's controversial documentary "Days of Rage: The Young Palestinians" con-

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by, director of the Arab American Institute; Richard Murphy, undersecretary of state for Near Eastern and South Asian affairs; Walter Ruby, New York-based correspondent for the Jerusalem Post; and Alan Keyes, who served as assistant secretary of state for International Organizational Affairs during the Reagan administration.

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t Terrorism Terror—intense fear caused for the purpose of coercing or subduing... The above definition came out of a dictionary. Perhaps we should send some of these dictionaries to those who deem it necessary to criticize Israel. Perhaps, an editorial or two should accompany the book. Hezbollah, a group that proclaims loyalty to Iran, supports a terrorist faction called the Oppressed on Earth. This faction is responsible for the killing of American civilians, the taking and holding of hostages, and the slaughter of hundreds of United States Marines. The United States has exercised a great deed of patience, but little muscle in either rescuing hostages or exacting retribution on kidnappers. The Hezbollah group seeks to create terror by causing the hostages' families and countries to worry about the safety of their loved ones and citizens, respectively. They utilize a variety of psychological techniques, including the televising of pleas from the hostages for intervention in their behalf. The goal of the terrorists in the taking of American hostages is to coerce the American people into changing the supportive policy of America toward Israel. The terrorists threaten to kill a hostage if Israel doesn't do what they want Israel to do. In reality, what they want the Jews of Israel to do is to surrender their country and their lives. ' Imagine what the world would be like if a group of thugs could dictate governmental actions by threatening to kill a hostage or two. No country could function, and the whole Western world understands this. Yet, at times, when Israel exercises its sovereign status as an independent nation, critics come out of the woodwork and blame her for terrorist responses. Let's not blame those who desperately are trying to solve the problem. Let's put the blame where it belongs—directly on the criminals who place no value on human life, but much value on the humane feelings of decent, innocent victims and their families. Terrorists enjoy playing on feelings of love, compassion, and respect. When they can take what we consider to be good, healthy emotions, and create fear and apprehension, they are doing the job they are paid for. The Middle East is a cauldron of violence; hostagetaking and hostage-killing are just two of the ingredients. Logical people should be able to separate those who keep the pot boiling from those who seek to dispose of the pot.

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It is one thing to suggest that Israel's action was unwise or ineffective, although fair minded people can disagree on that point. It is another to be incapable of distinguiahing between a criminal who is raaponsible for kidnapping innocent civilians and, in all likelihood, for the murder of Colonel Higgins, and^the reactions of a country that seeks to defend itself against such outrages. It is sad and unfortunate that a man who so effectively expressed the political aspirations of many Americans in the last presidential elections should prove to be so grossly insensitive and so badly informed on a subject which goes to ' the heart of civilized behavior between nations.

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gles cannot refusel We would like to offer each Jewish single in Omaha and Lincoln over the age of 20 the opportunity to place a personal message in our next issue (due out Nov. 1,1989) free, at no cost, just to give this method of meeting someone new a chancel We make no promises about the number of responses each person will receive or the results of this effort. All we are saying is "try this methodl" If it works we'll say "mazel tov," if it doesn't, at least you wiU know you tried the available resources to meet someone Jewish to date and possibly to marry. If you are not able to pick up a free copy of our 16-page Connector with its over 200 personal messages and much else in it, please send $2 to us at P.O. Box 24331, Omaha (68124), and we'll send you our latest copy. The free offer is good until our Oct. 10 deadline. Just attach this article to your t)rpewritten message (under 75 words) along with your name, address, age (approximate) and marital status. We hope we can make the same kind of difference for our own Nebraska singles as we have for othersi Incidentally, we have also just introduced a new section for "over 50" singles, so let us hear from you also. Mary Fellman The Connector

To the Editor: Two recent stories in the Jewish Press about increased intermarriage rates and Jewish singles compel me to write on a subject I have learned much about since my sister, Annie Allen, and I decided to "reach out and try to help Jewish singles meet Jewish singles." We formed the Midwest Jewish Singles Network and have, 15 times since 1986, distributed our fine looking publication caUed The Connector. During that three-year period, we have heard from thousands . of Jewish singles of all ages, professions, trades and backgrounds, never married, divorced, widowed. We have printed hundreds of personal messages from singles in the U.S., Israel, Canada, West Germany and Mexico. We have had more than 7,500 letters to send on from Jewish single to Jewish single and those were only "first contact" letters! And we have had many men and women tell us about their dates, their friendships, their relationships, their engagements and their marriages because of us. While we began with the hope that in addition to assisting Jewish singles we might also make a little money, I am the first to say, "This is not a moneymaking deal." If it wasn't for the three generous souls in Omaha who came forth with some dollars in To the Editor: addition to our own investment when we first began, The July 28 Jewish Press report on Rabbi Mendel and the understanding and advertising of Don Yale Katzman's sensitivity in assisting survivors of the and Borsheims, EKS I^]bli8hing Company, and the Sioux City plane crash, including the the children of City of Hope through Bette Rosen, we could not have Tampa rabbi Keimeth Berger, jogged my memory. made it financially. It was Rabbi Berger, tragically lulled in this acciWe pay no salaries to either ourselves or to our dent, who married my brother-in-law, Bill Wolfson, friendly lawyer or bookkeeper. In fact, we just to his lovely wife, Nina, a few short years ago in "squeak" by with each issue because of the tremen- Tampa. dous cost of printing and postage. We have received BiU, my wife, Lenore, and their siblings grew up no money from any foundation or agency because we in Omaha as members of Temple Israel. are not a "non-profit" business since we are considGlenn Richtor ered neither "cultural, religious or philanthropic" by the Internal Revenue. However, during this time we have sent more than 1,000 free copies of The Connector to every Omaha Jewish single on the JCC mailing list. We continue to make ^ee copies available at the Bagel Bin, Nebraska Kosher Meat Market and the of^ce of WASHINGTON - Representative Peter Helen Rifkin. singles director at the JCC with whom Hoagland said Aug. 4 that Israel is not to blame we are in constant contact. for the recent violence in the Middle East. So why are we doing this? Because we hope in some "Clearly the blame for the deaths of any small way to stem the tide of intamurriagM, beonise hostages lies with the terrorist Hezbollah and its we know that for every single Jewish man or woman Iranian sponsors. This self-claimed 'Party of God' there is someone right for them and perhaps, through is at the heart of the violence. Their violence us, they might meet, marry and have a family and reaches great depths and has resulted in many a good life. tragic events in the Middle East including aosasWe also had hoped that Omaha's Jewish aingles i sinations, the destruction of airliners in flight, the would feel this is an additional way for them to meet seizure of hostages, and aviBan murders." Rep. new Jewish singles in town and learn about trips, Hoagland said. tours, weekends, cruises and many other activities "The United States must continue to work with for Jewish singles. To ^ surprise and great disapISTMI, America's ally against Arab radicalism and pointment the rcqioase of Omalui Jewish singlaa has laluoic fundamentalism. been less than azcitingi Certainly we hope thqr real"There is clearly no easy solution to this probize that all of our records are kept very confidential lem but wa.pHut not allow ourselves to concede and that we originally started this aadeevor only to terrorist aetlona. because care so much about providing an opportu"I grieve for CoL Higgina'family and share connity for our own Jewish singles to meet their "some- cern for those famOiea who still have members in one qiedaL" captivity," Rep. Hoagland said. So—we would like to make an offer our local ain-

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Allen Klopper

Jori Betger

Judith Levin

Rudi Katelman

Edye Hoffman

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from eigiit endowmnt fiinda have been awarded to 24 Omaha area college students. These ifnnda are administered for the Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Omaha by Uw Financial Aid Commit.tee of the Bureau of Jewish Education, aocarding to Susan Draian, BJE director. The Lois Jeaue Schrafler Itaaorial SeholaraUp Amd waa eetabiiabad in 1980 by •Philip 0. Schracsr in memfliy of bis Ute wih. JEUdpi•nta of Schragar Scholar •hiM tat HMIMN) an Lisa Shuunan, Bradley Univer •itv; Kcri SaUaman, Bow^ ikin OoUege; Scott Muskin, OrinneU Colle«e; and Joahna Finkkr, Reed CoUege. The Livingston Scholar «hi|M were ereeted bjr the of the Nfllton S.

andX^kiinne N. Livingston Foundation to provide funds for college 8t«uient8 to further their education, Mrs. Drazen said. The 198990 Livingston scbolara are Scott Fonnan, Northwestera University; Nancy Aobinsoo, CoQsge of St. Maty; Becki Goldberg, Creigfataa University; Jori Berger, Bradlw University, and Kevin Saltsman, Columbia Univaraity. Phfl Sokokf created and funded the Ruth Sokolof Spedal Education Scholarship Fund in honor of his wife, Ruth. Mrs. Ih'atan said the fund benefits graduate students in the fields of qiedal and gsMral education. Scott Littky, University of Nebraaka at Omaha; Jan Lund, Univer sity of Nebraaka at Omaha;

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and Randi Katelman, University of Nebraska at Omaha, are recipients of Sokolof Scholarahipe for the coming achool year. The family and friends of Nancy and Don Greenbers esUblisbad a echolarahip fcnd in thair honor. It is spedflcally daeigMd to benefit undargradaate atudenta. Rachd Shi4>in>, Univeraity of Nebraska at Omaha, haa bean named a Graanberg scholar for the 1989-90 echool year. Grants for graduate educaUon ware f^dod by the Sandra L. FeUman Scholar ship Fund, foonded by her family to perpetuate her memory and achievwMnte, saU Mrs. DraiSB. Jannlfw Fonnan, University of Kansas, and Judith Levin, University of Nefareeka at Lincob, wiU be the Feldman

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Scholars for the coming Sherman Scholarship Fund school year. was endowed by the Nati Caryn Sadofsky, Univer H. Shtrman Foundation to sity of Kansas, will receive provide annual scholarships the Burton L . Robineon to qudified college stuStudent Athletic Scholar- dents. Sherman schojars for ship for the 1989-90 achool 1989-90 are Danielle Epyear. This fund was estab- stein, University of Southliahed by hU family and em California; Lisa Shkolfriends to assist students nick, University of Kansas; pursuing s csreer in physi- Allen Klopper, University of cal education, health or Minnesota; Sara Juster, Creighton Univwsity; Stefie< leelhiial itfienps The Omaha Jawiah Com- anie Weinstein, University munity Scholarship Fund of Arisona, and Rachel was midqwed in 1987 by Shkolnick, University of members of the community Kansas. In total, the Bureau of to provide financial aid to university students. Bene- Jewish Educetion adfiting tram this hmd for the miniaters 12 scholarship 1989-90 school year wiU be and loan programs for the ADsn Kloppsr. Univer^ of Foundation of the Jewiah Minneeota; Edye Rofftnan, Federation of Omaha, Mrs. Bradley Univeraity and Ste- Draien eaid. She pointed ven Givner, University of out that theee programs Kanaas. cover areas of Jewish educaThe Bfetrice and Nate H. tion froo summer camping

programs all the graduate school. The Bureau administers funds for preschool scholar ships through the Carolyn Kully Newman Fund, college loans through the Davkl E. Beber Scholarahip Fund and the B'nai B'lith Dr. Abe Greenberg/Heniy Monaky Lodge Endowment Fund. The Esther K. Newman Fund providee scholar ships for Israel programs, youth programs and day achool scbolanihips. Those wiehlng to contribute to existing scholarahip and loan funds or to endow new funds to provide moniee for needs that have not now been addreeaed may contact the endowment director of the Jewiah Federatkm of Omaha, 888 8a 188nd St., Omaha, NE. 88104, (402) 884-8200.

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Offutt Air Base FRIDAY: Services in the Capehart Chapel every Friday at 8 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat follows the service.

Council Bluffs B'nai Israel FRIDAY: Services are held the first and third Friday of each month, 7:30 p.m.

Lincoln B'nai Jeshurun FRIDAY: Sabbath Evening Services, 8 p.m.

Lincoln Tifereth Israel FRIDAY: Early Kabbalat Shabbat Service, 6 p.m. SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m. Torah Study with the Rabbi, 5 p.m.

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By Ruth E. Gruber ROME (JTA) - Pope John Paul II, responding to a direct request from President Bush, said he would try to negotiate the return of the body of U.S. hostage William Higgins. "The president of the United States, George Bush, has asked for the good offices of the Holy Father for the release of the body of Col. William Higgins to his family and to his country," said a statement released by deputy Vatican spokesman Father Giovanni D'Ercole. "His Holiness indicated the wiUingness of the Holy See to seek the best solution for this problem," the statement said. In addition, the pope expressed "concern that the responsible parties find ways of constructive agreement in the higher interests of peace and the full development of the people of the Middle East and the world." In January, the Vatican was instrumental in negotiating the return of the body of a U.S. flyer shot down in the April 1986 U.S. raid on Libya.

WINS FULBRIGHT MELROSE PARK, Pa. (JTA) - Dr. Nathan ; Yanai, professor of political science and chairman of the department of Israeli studies at Haifa University, has been engaged to fill a post as Fulbright Visiting Professor at Gratz College for 1989-90.

PERSONALS My thank you and iove to all my friends and relatives for all their Umlnesses during my illness. Evelyn Holtennea hwrLi, j. \--iMISSS^Z. -iitXJJi^Z

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FRIDAY: Services at 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY: Rabbi Sidney H. Kabbalat Shabbat, 7 Brooks and Cantor p.m. Harold I. Firestone will SATURDAY: Morning service, 8:45 officiate. Rabbi Brooks will speak on "Who and a.m. A Kiddush will follow What Is the Lubavitcher Movement?" in the Social Hall. In the absence of Can- SATURDAY: Services at 11:15 a.m. tor Fettman, the service Simcah B'Shabbat. will be conducted by Dr. Paul Shyken and Harry The Congregation, toSchulman. The pulpit gether with Cantor Firemessage will be deliv- stone, will study the Torah portion for the ered by Alvin Ross. week. Mincha, 8:00 p.m. Mincha will be folBlumkin Home lowed by Ma-ariv, Shalosh Seudos and FRIDAY: Havdalah. Evening service, 7 SUNDAY: p.m. Morning Minyanaire SATURDAY service, 9 a.m. Morning service, 9 WEEKDAYS: a.m. Services at 7 a.m. and The residents and 8 p.m. staff of the Rose Blumkin Home invite the families, volunteers and BOARD OF friends of the residents COMMISSIONERS The Board of Com- to attend services in the missioners will meet at Herbert Goldsten Chap7:30 p.m., August 16, in el Kiddush follows servthe Social Hall. ices on Shabbat.

Court to decide synag6gue battle By D.C. Einstein Northern California Jewish Bulletin SAN FRANCISCO (JTA) — A power struggle at Congregation Anshey SiaiA here has gone public with the filing of a lawsuit against its president. He is accused of going beyond his official duties to virtually take control of the 89-year-old sjrnagogue in S{tn Francisco's Richmond District. According to the suit, filed on behalf of treasurer Peter Wolf, president Samuel Bitton has monopolized the coHigregation's finances, changed the locks on the doors to keep members out and bypassed the board of directors in an attempt to unilaterally fire the rabbi. Bitton also is accused of keeping financial records and membership lists to himself, thusi preventing Wolf from conducting synagogue business. But Bitton claims that Wolf is not really the treasurer and' that the president rightfully has responsibility for financial dedaions. Bitton said his actions over the last six months have been aimed at preventing Rabbi Ahron Hecht from taking control himself, and in the procen turning Anshey Sfard into a Chabad Lubavitch synagogue.

"The Chabad sect which came from New York has now dragged into the courts both me, the board and the congregation," Bitton said in a letter he mailed to newspapers and other congregations last week. The suit, filed in San Francisco Superior Court July 14, seeks an injunction that would force Bitton to turn the books over to Wolf, giving him total control over the synagogue's bank account. Wolf also wants Bitton to surrender the keys to the shul and to stop "interfering with the relationship between the rabbi and the congregation." "This is a suit against one member interfering with the rights of the congregation as set forth in itfl bylaws," said Linda Ford, a membv of the congregation and the attorney who filed suit. She said the congregation bylaws define the president's role as ceremonial, with no real power.

Beth El Synagogue Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emil Berkovits will conduct the services. FRIDAY: Services, 6 p.m. SATURDAY: Morning service, 9:30 a.m. The Devar Torah will be given by Seth Kotok. Kiddush will follow services and will be given by Dr. and Mrs. Ron Cooper in celebration of their 20th wedding anniversary. Babysitting is available from 10 a.m. Evening services at 8:20 p.m. SUNDAY: Services at 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Services at 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. BAT MITZVAH Dana Zucker, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Irving Zucker, will become a Bat Mitzvah on Friday evening, August 18, and Saturday morning, August 19.

Court rules By Henrietta Boas AMSTERDAM (JTA) — Historic manuscripts offered for auction here last year must be returned to the congregation of Temple Mikveh Israel Emmanuel on the island of Curacao, an Amsterdam district court ruled. The manuscripts were being auctioned by Christie's on behalf of a member of the Curacao congregation, Victor Pereira, who had claimed they were donated to him. When members of the congregation on the island in the Dutch West Indies heard of the intended auction, they demanded that the sale be prevented. The congregants then petitioned the Amsterdam District Court for the return of the valuable documents. The manuscripts included correspondence between the Amsterdan;i Sephardic congregation and its sister congregaticm in Curacao.

ELECTED PRESIDENT DAYTON. Ohio (JTA) — Lawrence Burick haa been elected president of A monument in memthe board of directors of ory of David Krivosha the Jewish Federation of will be dedicated at 9:30 Greater Dayton, nic- a.m., August 20, at Mt. ceeding Charles Abramo- Carmel Cemetery in Linwitz. cob.

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Parashat VaEthanan—Shabbat Nahmu The Shema affirms and negates Nothing in what fol- both the polytheism of lows will come as a sur- the Babylonians and the prise to any moderately dualism of the Persians. Both of these were knowledgeable Jew; but it pays from time to time highly civilized people. to restate the Shema How, then, can this capand to reassess its mean- tive people, these Jews, ing for Jews and for man- have the hutzpah to say kind. that our gods, many for Our Sidrah finds Mo- the Babylonians, two for ses ending the first and the Persians, are no gods beginning the second of at all? But that is what the three addresses—eloquent and impassioned— Jews said! Centuries later the before the Children of IsShema was equally simrael. He is about to part from them: they are to ple and direct, in denying Trinitarianism of the cross the Jordan—and he the is about to die. Among Christians. If you say other things, he says: God is one—why do you say that you reeJly mean Shema Yisrael! three, or say three when Were we not so ac- you mean one? The haircustomed to look upon splitting logic of this the Shema as the comer- never convinced the Jewstone of Judaism, we ish mind. would not necessarily lift Nor must we forget it from its context and that the Shema affirms, give it the prominence it as well as denies. The has achieved. We might, Shema affirms that there indeed, have taken the is God, just as the whole Ten Commandments, in of the Bible and Jewish the preceding chapter, as tradition accept and afJudaism's anchor of firm a God-inhibited faith. But history and world. There are so-called the liturgists had it "Jewish atheists," but otherwise: they chose the there is no atheistic JuShema. And if we exam- daism. ine it, we can see why. Judaism never deIn our society it is manded adherence to one taken for granted that or another of the many there is no multiplicity of concepts of God that gods. Christians and have been held by Jews Muslims are as certain of over the centuries, conthis as we are. But for cepts that are simple or the ancients this was a concepts philosophical or revolutionary statement. mystic or metaphysical. When Deutro-Isaiah in- Indeed each Jew is exsisted on the oneness of pected to thing through God in a world where the his own life experience Babylonians were about and his own baggage of to fall to the Persians, his learning—and arrive at a ecstatic announcement concept of God for himof the oneness of God self. But all of us together may have been considered not only peculiar proclaim, Shema Yisbut probably also hereti- rael ..., ... Hear O Iscal, sacrilegious, even rael, the Lord our God, subversive. It denied, the Lord is One,

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Security TEL AVIV (JTA) Israeli police are planning to beef up security measures on pubHc buses hi onder to prevent incidents similar to the July 6 bus crash, when a Palestinian grabbed the steering wheel and plunged the bus hito a ravine. The measures were outlined by Deputy Inspector-General Gaby Amir, who headed tlfe committee that examined the July bus

week suogMta Omahans write to LudmUa Lubenskaya, 47, a trained mathematician who has r^jieatedly been refused an exit visa. Her refusal has been on the grounds of secrecy even though she has not done any secret work for over 19 years. She now earns her living teadh|l|B math, physics, HArew and EngUah and doing ti^slations. Omahans may write to Afs. Lubenskaya at Jublleinaya Str., Apt. 58, Mytiachi 1411021, Moscow Oblast, RSFSR, USSR.

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Reservations are now being taken for the H school busuin Sunday mornings. The bus leaves the Jewish Community Center at 9:15 am., stops at Ethan Allen Galleries, 107th and Pacific, and drops students for the 9:45 a.m. start at Beth Israel and the 10 a.m. start at Beth El. The return trip starts at Beth Israel at 11:45 a.m., and picks up at Beth El at noon, dropping off at Ethan Allen and the JCC. The UTTO announcement stated that the cost . is $33 per student per semester or $60 for the year; late registrants will be charged $35 or $65. Reservations may be made by filling out the form which appears elsewhere on this page and returning it with remittance to the UTTO office at 1502 North 62 St., Omaha, NE 68104. MUSEUM DIRECTOR PHILADELPHIA (JTA) — Margo Bloom was named director of the National Museum of American Jewish History, succeeding Ephraim Weinberg. TTianksloyou... ltworKs„ far ALL OF US IMtadWa

Prof. Mor to teach class on Masada Creighton University has announced that Professor Menachem Mor, holder of the Klutznick Chair in Jewish Civilization at Creighton, will teach a class on "Masa-

4,537 Jews left USSR NEW YORK (JTA) A total of 4,537 Jews left the Soviet Union in July, the second highest monthly figure to date for 1989, the National Conference on Soviet Jewry reported. Of that total, 648 Soviet Jews, or 14.3 percent, went to Israel, an increase of some 3 percentage points over June, As many as 100 additional Soviet Jews may have chosen to immigrate tq Israel from transmigration facilities in Vienna or Italy, according to NCSJ spokesman Jerry Strober. Strober said the NCSJ Soviet Jewry Research Bureau is unable to account for Soviet emigrants who travel to Israel via Italy, some of whom decide to settle in Israel only after they have been denied permission to enter the United States as refugees.

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Cardinal seeks removal of Auschwitz convent By Allison Kaplan NEW YORK, Aug. 3 (JTA) - Cardmal John O'Connor has called for the resolution of "whatever obstacles have delayed" the removal of the Carmelite convent from Auschwitz, but did not say whether he planned to directly intervene in hastening its relocation. O'Connor, the archbishop of New York, said that a swift end to the convent controversy was necessary "so that Jews and Christians can get on with efforts to achieve mutual understanding." The first public statement by O'Connor regarding the convent appeared in his weekly column for the newspaper CathoUc New York. O'Connor said that the

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By David Friedman WASHINGTON (JTA)-A biU to protect the rights of Jews and others who want time off from their jobs to observe the .Shabbat and religious holidays has been introduced in the House by Rep. Stephen Solarz (D-N.Y.). The Religious Accommodation Amendment of 1989 would require an employer to allow an employee to choose a means of accommodating his or her religious needs if there is more than one way to do this. "The freedom to observe religious obliga.tions, to keep the Sabbath and other holy days, is basic to the American way of life," Solarz said: The bill is a response to a series of decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court —which Solarz believes has eroded the provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964—which requires employers to "reasonably" accommodate

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Pope's remarks (Continued from Page 1) By Bert Lewis By now it should be perfectly clear to everyone— this is the computer age! Big, complicated computers, small personal computers, tiny hand-held computers. You name it, there's something electronic to do it. One of my kids sent me an ad taken from some publication or other that she found particularly amusing. A little sad, but amusing anyway. ; It was for a tiny computer which can be programmed to measure the exact time when a woman is most fertile. In other words, if a couple is trying to begin a family (or add to an existing family) this little mechanism can signal the exact, best time. Can you imagine? In addition to this, after the deed is done and the expected baby is a sure thing, this instrument can calculate the exact due date—at least that's what the ad copy says. I mentioned this ad was sent to me by one of my kids. She referred to the item as a "Yuppie toy," a good term I think. I have seen.other such items recently advertised, which I believe are geared for the attention of Yuppies: such implements as a "pocket copier," a battery-operated tiny thing which can be "passed over the document and within seconds a clear copy is made." All of this for roughly $200 (plus shipping costs). Maybe there are people who would find such a thing of value, but I'm not among them. Among these new electronic toys is also a blood pressure and pulse monitor. The illustration appears to be something roughly the size of your television «mote control; the user inserts a finger in a sensor Ing and boom! Your pressure appears in clear numjers on the little read-out screen. Just $145 and it's TOurs. \ I guess for the health-conscious person that could >e of value, but I must wonder who would send $69 'or something called the high-tech breath checker. This doesn't sound to me like a winner, but what do I know? I think the little gizmo which tells you your plants need watering would be more successful than juch a personal thing as the breath tester. On the )ther hand, if you let your imagination work overlime, you could wonder how that thing lets you know you're less than kissing sweet—does it say something rude and disgusting or just blink a red BAD? To be really honest, I must admit there are some :hings among these electronic wonders which any>ody could find very useful. The little machine which 'its into your palm and translates words from five iifferent languages could be very helpful if you were n a foreign country and unfamiliar with the lan^age. I should think it would be much more efficient o press a button or two to find out how to say "bathroom" than to flip through pages of the smallest >ocket dictionary. This could even be called educarional (if you stretch a little). That's my story. The world is full of interesting ;hings, waiting to be discovered. Not necessarily iraiting to be purchased (at least by me!) but still, ihere's always something new. ' The only thing I'm curious about is whether we'd lave all of this junjc if the electronics hadn't been perected. I can see it now—the tiny automatic shmitihik with a 15-foot extension cord. No—we need tho« wttflries.

the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost as the fulfillment of the new and everlasting covenant between God and humanity." Under the Sinai covenant, he said, God would continue to regard Israel as "his special people" on the condition that they remain faithful to his law. "But the history of the Old Testament shows many instances of Israel's infidelity to God," the pope said. "Hence God sent the prophets as his messengers to call the people to conversion, to warn them of their hardness of heart and to foretell a new covenant still to come." Eugene Fisher, Jewish relations secretary for the U.S. Catholic bishops, said in a telephone interview Monday that he considered Rosen's letter "a very hasty response" to the pope's remarks. "In actuality, the ADL has rather seriously misread the statement," Fisher said. "The pope's statement neither asks nor answers the questions the ADL is raising. He was talking about Christianity's own selfview. The statement doesn't address Judaism's self-understanding." Fisher argued that the pope's references to "instances" of infidelity did not imply supersessionism. "You really have to twist and force the interpretation," he said, in order to reach the conclusion of the ADL representatives. Fisher also criticized the ADL's tactics in publicizing the protest before the Vatican had an opportunity to offer any explanation. A press release was issued by the ADL headquarters in New York Aug. 3. the same day as Rosen's letter was sent. In a4dition to reporting on the letter, UM praas release said ADL natioDjd director Abraham Fox-

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Protection for cars By Cathrine Gerson JERUSALEM, Aug. 7 (JTA) - The private cars of Jewish settlers in the West Bank wiU be fitted with special protective windows, paid for by the government. Transport Minister Moshe Katsav announced. The special windows, which are meant to help deflect rocks and firebombs hurled by Palestinian rioters, will be financed by the Transport, Defense and Treasury ministries, Katsav said. In another security measure. Egged passenger buses on routes in the West Bank will be fitted with new communications equipment, enabling them to keep contact with nearby settlements. All buses traveling through the West Bank already have been fitted with the protective windows.

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(Continued from Page 1) cratic National Convention. In addition, he has served a a member of the Governor's Civil Rights Commission in Nebraska, was a part-time special assistant to the late Nebraska Senator Edward Zorinsky, and is currently a member of Nebraska U.S. Senator J.J. Exon's 1990 Reelection Finance Committee. Mr. Newman said he urges the Omaha Jewish community to support the ADL and attend the Aug. 20 fundraiser. "The ADL is the premier Jewish organization in the area of resisting antiSomitism and all forms of intolerance. It is also recognized far and wide and supported in this country by many others, including law enforcement agencies and attorneys general in every state. "To maintain the kind of high quality ADL/ CRC we have in Omaha, we have to do our part and support the ADL at' the national level." Jule Newman, the event's honorary chairman, also encouraged support of the agency, saying there is a need to "refute the lies of the Ku Klux Klan and other organizations. (The ADL is) a protection for the Jewish people, to educate others." Admission to the ception is free; howevi due to the controversial past of the guest speaker, strict seciuity measures will be taken and reservations will be necessary to attend the event. Those persons wishing to make reservations may call the ADL/CRC at 333-1303.

(Continued from Page 1) dancing lesson in my life), but I think visually, it will be fun for the audience to watch. Kate Schrader is musical director. Kathy and Katie understand what kids can do opposed to adults. They're very g;ood about getting their point across and getting us to do what they want us to do on stage. 'Really Rosie" is about the power of one kid's imagination. Rosie believes in her stories so strongly that she gets other kids to believe them, too. It promises to be a fun-filled show where the audience will feel just like one of the kids in the neighborhood. Performances will be Aug. 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m., and two performances on Aug. 20 at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for JCC members, $4 for children under 18 and seniors, and $6 for general admission. Tickets can be obtained at the JCC box office or may be charged on Visa oi- Mastercard'. "Theatre at the J's" summer youth theater is made possible, in part, through the support of the Metropolitan Arts Council and the Esther K. Newman Memorial Fund.

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• The YES group met I July 30 at the JCC. The I discussions were about the kidnapping of Sheik Abdul Karim Obeid and the possible death of Col. Higgins, whose assassination is believed to have taken place months ago but now could be blamed on the Israelis. After lunch, Sol Parsow, accompanied at the piano by Loo Meyerson, arranged a sing-along. He chose old well-known songs and the participants in the auditorium did their best to prove that seniors have not lost their voices and want to be heard for whatever reason. We mourned the death of our old friend Eli Schupack. A warm welcome was extended to Pearl Gold's daughter (who was also her guest), Roselind Zoob. The Ha-motzi was led by Manny Mackay and the strong voice Edward Kahn woke us all up from

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our after-meal doze for the Benschen. The Aug. 3 meeting of By MIRIAM WEINER YES took place at Beth El. Dr. Margolin again Summer project for the Uds: presented excellent enclimb the family tree tertainment—the Shannon Vosberg Dancers in Aa school ends for the summer, weary students anticibeautiful ballet cospate relaxation and vacation. However, mothers and tumes.

fathers nationwide face the same dilemma—new and inventive projects to Iceep their children occupied. Those which continue the learning process under the guise of a "fun project" should go to the top of the list. One of the best summer projects for your children which Larry Newman has is guaranteed to keep them busy is to introduce them to been named vice presi- their family history. The project can entail the creation of dent and chief operating a family tree.interviews with relatives and perhaps a trip officer of Call Interac- to the old neighborhoods where their parents or grandpartive, a new company ents once lived as children. All of our ancestors faced choices and made decisions formed by American Express and American Tele- which ultimately determined where we were bom and under which flag we grew up. Many choices involving imphone & Telegraph. migration ultimately determined who survived the HoloMr. Newman has been caust. staff director of market What can children learn from exploring their family hisdevelopment at AT&T's tory besides the obvious connections to their ancestors? headquarters in New Jer- A little history, some geography, perhaps a few words of sey where he has been for a foreign language (Yiddish might really turn them on)— but most important—a strengthening of their Jewish iden13 years. Mr. Newman is the son tity with the special bonding to their past generated by the of Omahans Stephen and creation of their own family tree. In "Children of Our CMdren" by Helene Daniel, Augusta Rosalie Newman. His wife, Bobbie, is the Feller and Ruth (Winston-Derek Publishers, Inc., Nashville, Tenn. 1988) the opening dedication reads: "There are only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. two lasting bequests that we can give to our children. One Abe Shrago. They have is the framework for a good fotmdation and the other the two chUdren, Jared and source of our Roots." Randy. The easy-to-use format of this book begins with the immigrant generation, providing space to fill in names, dates and places. Various holidays aw described with room to write down family recipes and holiday traditions. The next Hiutkfiut ',0'", .w; i,ff part of the book talks about religious trainiag with space to record religious ceremonies and insert BanBat Mitzvah Special Orders a I . off photos. I >•; , Mdi^mirwi at li: . . nff There is even a section entitled "'^^le Healer" whkh talks about Grandma's chicken soup. The book continues into the courtship years of the par-nulh IDWthnOSlh & Ql • Open 7 days ;i wcfk ents, how they spent vacations, and the changing times through life cycle events including weddings and deaths. A special section entitled "Honor Your Name" talks about the importance of each person's name and provides space for Hebrew name and the person named after. There are special sections on the Holocaust, Israel, the family service record, Yahrzeit records—always with space for handwritten notes, memories and photographs. The well-illustrated voliuie concludes with space for both Special Occasions • Weddings • Anniversories the father's and mother's family tree and a glossary of releBirthdays • Fomily Reunions • Bar/Bot Mitzvohs vant words. In "My Generations: A Coarse in Jewish Family History" (Behrman House, New York, 1983), author Arthur JIMSPITZER 3914)316 Kurzweil has interposed Jewish history and tradition Video Photography Evenings throughout the many personal illustrations of his own family history. Although this book was written specifically for young people, it continues to be a valuable source of inspiCRYER PLACE APTS ration and reference for family historians for all ages. This book also allows ample space for the reader to rec11919 Cryer Ave, (3 Blks. No. of 120th & Cenicr) ord his or her own family data along with photographs. 2 bedroonu -- UOO sq. ft. However.it is the individual essays ion each category such 2balh5 as "where did you come firom, what is your name, when you Large kitchen -- lots of oak cabincu get married, visiting a Jewish cemetery, your most imporLaundry room in each apt tant pooMSSions, what do you eat, our oldest books, famPatios& balconies/Electric garage doors ily documanta, stories about my ancestors' occupations, orEconomical gas halt ganizations we joined, and relatives who perished in the Security door and wsidow systemi Holocaust" which make this book unique and special. No Slept to Cufl t\oQf apartmentfl , See alsa- "Tdedoteiao: Findiiig Your Own RooU" (ArNow under construction -- late fall occupancy bit Books, Inc., Milwaukee, Wis., 1983) and "My Family Hwltage" edited by F. 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Judge concedes By J. J. Goldberg The New York Jewish Week

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NEW YORK (JTA)A Long Island judge who held an Orthodox cantor in contempt of court for failing to give his wife a get, or religious divorce, has dropped the charge, tacitly conceding that his legal tactic had backfired and actually prevented the issuemce of the get. The judge ordered the cantor to jail eihyway, however, on a separate charge of failing to complete the property settlement in the couple's civil divorce last fall. The cantor was given 30 days to comply or go to jail. The case is considered a dramatic test of the limits of the New York •State "Get Law." The statute is meant -to encourage religious couples seeking a civil divorce to obtain a religious divorce, or get, as well. But a year of legal moves and counter moves in civil and rab;binic courts have left iMitchell and Rhonda Weiss apparently no icloser to resolving their bitterly contested separation.

Swim team a winner The Jewish Community Center Swim Team placed fourth in the Greater Omaha Swmi League Division B. The team is coached by Bonnie Oubre, Don atormberg and Jane Kineen.

Hadassah under attack for barring mohel By Andrew Silow Carroll NEW YORK (JTA) Hadassah has accused Reform and Conservative Zionist orgemizations of "ideological buUying" in their campetign to have a Conservative rabbi registered as a mohel, or ritual circumciser, at Hadassah medical facilities in Israel. Carmela Kalmanson, national president of the women's Zionist organization, denied claims by

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Quartermaster Nate Marcus presented a financial report and discussed a possible gift to the VA for a hospital bus; partial payment to representatives who attend the national convention in Hartford. We discussed the size of the ad we want in the New Year's issue of the Press which will be devoted to veterans. By the way, all you JWVets contact the Press to be included in that issue. Department Commander Iz Lewis reported on the JWV Women's Auxiliary and a monument for women veterans. He also reported on his trip to Washington where he worked with headquarters. Believe It or Not!! A Jewish Handyman! (Now you know it's true.) Air-condittoning ptoblems, celling fans, arnJ any household repairs. Any time, any day. No job is too small. Call EHan, 39(H)192

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Carol Katzman reports from Israel Edititr's Note: Cuol Katsmon, a member of the Jewlah Press Board of Direetora, is writing a series of articlss about her family's visit to Israel This is the second article and tlie first to arrive in the Press office by facsimile transmission from Jerusalem. Expect the unexpected; that's our motto for Israel. The flight over on El Al was smooth, trouble-free and better than expected. Best tip for overseas travelers came from my sister-inlaw, Linda Levin: Freeze a few liter bottles of mineral water for the flight; as it thaws you'll have fresh cold water when you need it for your kids, it is very handy. We arrived at our apartment at 8 p.m. Omaha time, 4 a.m. Israel time. After quick baths, the children went to sleep. And we reviewed the workings of the apartment with the owner. Of course, there's another connection for us. The owner is Rabbi Moshe Sachs, formerly of Minneapolis, who sends greetings to Rabbi Kripke. On the flight over we met many teenagers from America, returning Israelis, a grandmother making Aliyah and a hippyish looking couple with their four children.

They didn't fit any of the standard categories. Yet, it turned out, they too were making Aliyah. Originally from Wisconsin, they have chosen Carmiel, one of the original new towns in Israel (only 20 years old as an environmentally safe Jewish haven.) Late afternoon, we explored the neighborhood, picked up some groceries, and made a snacky dinner. Then we went further afield to Liberty Bell Park, a 10minute walk from our apartment. Loaded with families, teenagers, roller skaters, skate boarders and more, the park that night featured ethnic folk dancing by Yeminite and other groups all in costume. Just another normal evening in Jerusalem.

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Europeans seek help regarding hostages By Ruth E. Gruber ROME (JTA) - Italian and West German officials have asked Israel to see if it can find out any information about the fate of their nationals being held hostage in Lebanon. Separate formal requests from Rome and Bonn came as Israel and radical Shiite Moslem groups in Lebanon were thought to be holding indirect negotiations for the release of Israeli sold^ iers and Western hostages being held in southem Lebanon. Various deals, some involving Iran, have been reported in the wake of Israel's capture of a Moslem cleric and leader of the pro-Iranian Hezbollah, or Party of God.

Italy's Foreign Ministry asked specifically about Alberto Molinari, an Italian businessman who disappeared in Lebanon in September 1986. The missing man's son, Luigi Molinari, appeared on national television last week and accused the Italian government of having done little to try to rescue his father. In Bonn, the government is interested in two West German nationals missing in Lebanon and believed kidnapped by the Hezbollah. But officials declined to comment on what role, if any. West Germany has been asked to play in the delicate negotiations aimed at securing the release of Western hostages.

Contrary to popular opin- • ion, Israelis have been very friendly and helpful. Shopping can be quite interesting. There is a fruit and vegetable store at the comer and nearby a market and bakery. Milk is sold off the shelf to be refrigerated after opening or in a plastic bag. No gallon plastic bottles of mDk here. We're managing without a lot of conveniences and it's just fine. Next week—getting around.

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Sparks sparkles show at Firehouse theater Thia was one fantastic performance. The audience couldn't wait. They leaped to a standing ovation. \ The above words were i^^esponse to a telephone call asking me about the new show at the Firehouse theater. Don Sparks, a 6'5" hunk of talent, plays a variety of characters in the comedy, Jeeves Takes Charge. His talent is so great that one can easily conjure up the characters he portrays. There's Bertie Wooster and his somewhat clouded vision; Madeline Basset, the woman God forgot; Gussie Finknottle, the newt lover (newts resemble small frogs, but are not really small frogs); Edwin, the beastly Boy Scout; Biscuit Biskerton, Tubby Bridg;enorth<'and many more including the mastodon aunts, "totally unfit for human consumption. " Mr. Sparks who has a long list of stage, motion licture and television

credits mastered the role last summer at the Old Globe theater in San Diego where he broke all box office records during the season. The two-act, two-hour show is completely absorbing with an easy-tounderstand delivery of changing accents, vocal range and facial mimicry. This is the show that a group of Jewish leadersis using to offer a benefit for the Firehouse, and it's a splendid choice. If you've been looking for a silver lining on the theater horizon, Don Sparks provides it. The benfit performance for which Mickey Sturm, Cece Zorinsky, Pennie Davis, Don and Nancy Green berg and Andi and Larry Kavich are encouraging the Jewish community to attend, takes place Aug. 19 with hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar from 7-8 p.m., with the performance to follow. Tickets may be obtained by calUng the Firehouse at 346-8833.

Censorship may end By Hugh Orgel TELAVIV(JTA)-A 60-year-old law subjecting plays and stage performances to censorship was to be lift^ here for a two-year trial period. Israeli bohemians planned to mark the occasion by gathering at the Tzavta theater club here for the staging and jeading of extracts of Klays that have been anned under the censorship regulations, which were first imposed under the British Mandate. Interior Minister Arye Deri of the ultra-Orthotlox party Shas anlounced his proposal to lift stage censorship when he took office at

the beginning of the year. His rationale was that the theater-going public is capable of making its own decisions about whether to see a play or not. But censorship of hlms will continue, Deri said, since films are watched by a wider segment of the public, including children. The last film to be completely censored was "The Last Temptation of Christ, " banned last year on the grounds that it might offend the rehgious sensibilities of some people. But after a pubUc outcry, authorities permitted the screening of a eut version.

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Sara Juster pursues degree at Creighton By Morris Maline Sara Jaffe Juster has resigned her position 'as Cultural Arts Director at the Jewish Community Center to accept a threeyear merit scholarship at Creighton Law School. "Law is in our family, and being a lawyer is something I always had in the back of my mind," Mrs. Juster, 24, told the Jewish Press. She pointed out that her grandfather and several cousins are lawyers and that there also is a district judge in the family. Mrs. Juster, who married Sorin Juster, a civil engineer in Omaha last year, served as Cultural Arts Director the past two years and before that was the youth director at the JCC for a year. A native of JCansas City, she earned if degree at the University of Michigan where she had a double major in political science and Near East and North African studies. "I had been a teaching assistant at Sunday school and I had le<d an Israel Pilgrimage of 85 kids, so being a youth director appealed to me." She said that after college, she needed a job and at that time saw an ad in the Kansas City paper from the Jewish Community Center in Omaha. "There were about five kids from Omaha on the trip to Israel and I had a good feeling about them so I decided to apply for the job of youth director in Omaha ... it was sort of a lark." After three years in Omaha, Mrs. Juster said her experience was "just a wonderful time ... 1 never regretted coming to Omaha, the Jewish community was wonderful to work with and I plan to continue working, although in different ca yacities."

Ilfim@(o)nm nfif^lkfe© By Estelle Rosenberg Instead of the regular monthly Young at Heart meeting, members will meet for the annual summer picnic dinner on Aug. 27, 5 p.m., at the South wood Club House. Leelo Sommerhauser, chairman, and her committee of Gretl Wald, Sylvia Singer, Dorothy Evnen and Faye Unger will help with food, setting tables and other details. President Art Abrams will show a movie following dinner. Contact Faye Unger before Aug. 22 to make a reservation.

Sara Juster Mrs. Juster said she will continue working as a volunteer on the ARTZA teen trip to Israel which she led last summer, and that she also will serve Temple IsA monument in memrael as youth director for ory of David Krivosha the junior and senior will be dedicated on Sunhigh school group. day, Aug. 20, 9:30 a.m., at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. EDIAR CARWASH Ediar BBG wiU hold a Rabbi Ethan Seidel will "topless" carwash on officiate. Aug. 13 at the Amoco The Hadassah Study Service Station, 12300 Group will meet on Aug. West Center. The bottom of the car 14, 9:30 a.m., at the home will be washed for $2; the of Reba Kuklin, 4361 top will be washed for an Washington. Nih Tweradditional donation. sky will lead the discussion on the "Political Structure of Israel." Thanks to you...

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The Tifereth Israel Nursery School is accepting pre-registration for children age 3-6. The

Nursery School will meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, 911:30 a.m. The curriculum includes: Judaica, music, art and much more. To learn more about this program, call Sandy Keller, 388-3967, or Lucy Bowers, 423-2124. The B'nai Jeshurun Temple Rehgious School committee has been planning quality programs for the school year which opens Sept. 10. Hebrew School will begin at 9 a.m.; Rehgious School will begin at 10 a.m. B 'nai Jeshunm Temple Sisterhood thanks the following people for donating their time to make the nmmiage sale a success: Jerry Kohn, Dorothy Kohn, Cybelle Londono, Shirley Colombe, Rita Babbitz, Barbara Strauss, Lorena Wachendorf, Julie Weisser, Suzanne Kalish, Bonnie Lapin, Marsha Plotkin, Marcia Wallen, Ann Kennedy, Cantor Weisser and Bobbie Brooks. The temple is planning another one-day sale for late autumn.

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