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Passage-to-Freedom opens Omaha doors By Morris Maline Fifteen refugees from the Soviet Union are preparing to join their families in Omaha, ,^4!Eanks to the Passage-to;. Freedom Campaign and the scores of contribu^ tors who made dona, tions. "The 15 ah-eady are ' out of the Soviet Union and are awaiting final ' papers- and transportation to Omaha," Miriam Simon, co-chairman of the Campaign, told the Jewish Press this week. "And we are ready to , receive them," she said, • adding that members of i. the Russian Jewish community here are organized to assist Jewish Family Service in the resettlement program. Mrs. Simon explained, however, that assistance from the Jewish commu> nity still is needed to provide help in furnishing apartments.

She estimated that another 25 refugees will head for Omaha to join their families once they are given permission to leave. "We'll resettle as many as we can—as long as the money holds out," she explained. The Passage-to-Freedom Campaign raised $87,442 to date and approximately half this amount will stay in Omaha to help resettle those joining families here. The balance will go to help resettle those refugees going to Israel. In Omaha, Mark and £mmy Krasovitsky who arrived here in 1975, along with Boris and Maya Tayter who arrived in 1977, are cochairmen with Mark Trustin, of Jewish Family Service, in the resettlement effort. (CoBtfaraed on Page 16)

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Federation announces Omaha Community IMission to Israel By Joaaie Jacobson Fadmtkm pabUc laktiau dinctor Tbe Jewish Federation of Omaha, through a gift from the Milton S. and Corrine N. Livingston Foundatkn, Inc., and the United Jewish Appeal will co-spoQsor an Omaha Community Mission to Israel. Jan. 14-24, 1990. Sandy and Paul Epstein have been named mission chairmen. "I've never heard a bad word from anyone who went on a trip to I#> rael" said Mr. Epstein. '^In fact, everyone alw^rs comes hack spying.

'I want to go again.' "All our lives, since we were in grade school, our teachers and rabbis told us about this beautiful and strong country that is the Jeirish homriand We 9tudied about Israel in Hebrew School and Sunday School, but oxwt of us never thought we'd have the opportunity to see it." he said. "Well, this is an opportunity second to none. Well see the sights, meet the dedakm-makers and talk with Israeha from all walks <A life. Well hear, first-hand, privileged information and visit priv-

ileged places available only on a UJA mission. "I was voy sorry I didn't go on the Men's Missilm in 1983. I heard k>ts of great things about it. Looking back, I thought it wasn't the right time. Now, I know there isn't a right tima Each of us has to make the time to go to Israel" "When it comes to raiaiiig my chikbrea. I try to be a real positi\<e inQueoce in every aspect of their livea," sakl Mrs. EpeteiB. "I havaa't felt I've done that in n^ Jewish rote. I can tell when my childiM an *k>oking

at me,' and when they k)ok to me about being Jewish. I want to be their best examine. "I never really had a 'burning deaire' to go to Israel," she continued. "—I just figured 'some day' I'd ga Then one day, I looked in the mi^ ror and I was oUer. I knew I wanted to see Israel before we took the chikbeo, and I knew I wanted to share it with Paul. It was time to make the trip. "Of course, the missioo isn't just for married couples," she ftrnphaiHiHMJ ICoatiued oa P^e 9

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(il©aftlh© JAW POST 1260 JWV Epstein Morgan Post 1260 will meet Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m., at the Legion Hall, 78th and Davenport. BETHEL WOMEN'S LEAGUE Darlene Golbitz, Women's League president, attended the National Women's League for Conservative Judaism Biennial World Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C, Sept. 17-19. Highlights of the conference included dinner at the Israeli Embassy, meetings at the Senate and House of Representatives, and breakfast with the Nebraska Congressmen. Mrs. Golbitz will report to the membership at an open board meeting on Oct. 3, 9:30 a.m., at Beth El Synagogue. BREADBREAKERS A special presentation will be made to Arthur Adler, Jack G. Epstein, Dr. Abe Faier, Arthur Goldstein, Max Moskovitz, Milton Moskovitz and Sam Shyken at the Sept. 28 Breadbreakers luncheon. Each of these men, by dint of belonging to B'nai B'rith for more -than 50 years, has attained life membership in B'nai B'rith. The community may attend this special Breadbreakers in honor of these seven gentlemen. The luncheon, which is held at Howard Johnson's, 72nd and Grover, costs $6. SUKKAH DECORATING The men of Henry Monsky Lodge of B'nai B'rith, with the help of BBYO members, will again decorate the sukkahs at the Jewish Community Center, Blumkin

CELIA L. CHERNISS BEATRICE ROUFA Word has been Graveside services were held at Oak Hill received of the Sept. 7 Cemetery in Council death in St. Louis, Mo., Bluffs on Sept. 17 for Ce- of Beatrice Roufa, 72. lia L. Chemiss, 94. Mrs. Roufa is survived Mrs. Chemiss was by her son, Steve Redler, preceded in death by her and two grandchildren. husband, Harry L. The family suggests She is survived by a memorials to the Ellen son, Dr. Edward I. Cher- Lebow Memorial Fund, niss of Fresno, Calif.; c/o The Jewish Federabrother, Louis E. Lipp, tion, 1 South Franklin, and four grandchildren. Room 2730, Chicago, IL 60606. ELSIE EISENBERG Graveside services were held on Sept. 19 at Golden Hill Cemetery for DURABLES DOWN Elsie Eisenberg, 89. TEL AVIV (JTA) Mrs. Eisenberg was The sale of durable goods • preceded in death by her in Israel declined sharply husband, Ben. during the first six She is survived by months of the year, insons, Hy &nd George; dicating that Israel's ecofive grandchildren and nomic slowdown is contwo great-grandchildren. tinuing.

Home and Friedel Academy. This annual event will take place on Oct. 8, 9:30 a.m. As in the past, Henry Monsky Lodge wi)l supply decorations for the sukkahs. Anyone wishing to help may call Lois Epstein at the B'nai B'rith office, 334-8200, ext. 209.

NJCI^AC agenda NEW YORK (JTA) Jewish community agencies nationwide will be asked to put a high priority in the coming year on Catholic-Jewish relations, Arab-American propaganda and congressional passage of a childcare bill for working mothers. Those issues are among some 35 areas of concern covered in the 1989-90 Joint Program Plan for Jewish Community Relations, issued by the National Jewish Community Relations Advisory Council. Other issues in the plan include Soviet Jewish resettlement. South African apartheid, church-state separation and homelessness. The plan, bsued every fall since 1955, is considered an overall policy blueprint for Jewish organizations under the council's umbrella, expressing a broad American Jewish consensus on the main issues of the day. "These are the gut issues that will energize the community relations field in the year ahead," Albert Chemin, executive vice chairman of the advisory council, said at a news conference where this year's plan was released.

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Leon Duizin dies More Neil Simon With the production of C<mie Blow Your Horn, the Flrehouse theater fondly continues the Neil Simon trilogy with part four. In this photo, from left, Rick Scgall, Jmie Paris and Jerry Longe focna on Simon leaving home to room with his brother, offeriag the playgoer another opportunity to enjoy the intricate relationshipo in this not-ao-ordinary family. (MM.)

Gaza Arabs protest By Hugh Orgel TEL AVIV (JTA) Residents of the Gaza Strip are besieging a U.N. refugee relief agency with demands for food, Ha'aretz reported. The newspa{>er said about 200 women, led by intifada leaders, staged a strike outside the office of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Arab refugees in Gaza. They want the agency to resume distributing food in the Gaza Strq> refugee camps. Since the Israeh authorities issued magnetized identity cards for entry into Israel last

month, about two-thirds of the Gaza Strip work force have stayed away from their jobs on orders of the intifada command, Ha'aretz reported.

Organization-Jewish Agency Executive from 1978 to 1987, when Simcha Dinitz was elected to replace him. He had been ill for some time and was receiving dialysis treatment for a kidney ailment.

Jerusalem (JTA) — Leon (Arye) Duizin, a former Cabinet minister whose career as a leader of the world Zionist movement spanned four decades, died at the age of 76. Duizin served as chairman of the World Zionist

Granted furlough By Allison Kaplan . NEW YORK (JTA) Anne Henderson Pollard has been granted a furlough from prison over the Jewish High Holy Days and a transfer to a halfway house in late November, pending the

approval of her warden at the Danbury. Federal Prison Camp in Connecticut. On the same day she was told of the furlough, she was denied early release on parole by Daniel Lopez.

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Days of Awe, a High Holy Day exhibit at Temple Israel, will be open for public viewing on Tuesday, Sept. 26; Wednesday, Sept. 27, and Wednesday, Oct. 18, from 40 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibit is a result of efforts by Mickey Sturm and Donald Polsky with the participation of Joslyn Art Museum. The exhibit, dedicated to the memory of Ruth Fried (8-2-23 - 5-23-88) Mickey Sturm's sister, "whose generous heart, love and unselfish devotion became the inspiration for the display during the Days of Remembrance." The exhibit includes six pieces on loan from Joslyn, special works of Judaic art, graphics, plus a miniature Sukkah created by the Eisenberg Art Gallery. Robert Bodnar Company, museum designers, has been involved with the esthetics of the display. The exhibit is designed to illustrate the beauty and tradition of the High Holy Days.

RUBIN/NACHT Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rubin announce the engagement of their daiigfater, Lori Ilene, to Brad Matthew Nacht of West Orange, N.J. Both are graduates of Washington University in St. Louis. In May, Mr. Nacht received his law degree from Cardozo School of Law. Miss Ru-

By Howard Rosenberg Washington (JTA) The United States is "ready to assist in the implementation" of Israel's peace initiative and has not asked for any changes in its call for Palestinian elections, Israeli Defense Minister Yitzhak Rabin told reporters. He stressed that GENDLER/ADNOPOZ "It is not an American initiative, it is an Israeli Sally Jane Adnopoz initiative." and Steven Harris GenRabin spoke after dler were married July 22 meeting with Secretary at Temple Mishkan Is-*^ of State James Baker. rael in Hamden, Conn. He also met with DeThe bride is a graduate fense Secretary Richard of Dartmouth College Cheney and National and received a master's Security Adviser Brent degree from the Bank Scowcroft. Street College of EducaIn Philadelphia, the detion in New York. She is fense minister told a the daughter of Mr. and gathering of Jewish Mrs. Robert Adnopoz of leaders that his talks in Hamden. Washington filled him with "great satisfac^1M bridegroom, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Lee tion." He said he returns Gendler of Omaha, holds to Israel encouraged that his "beleaguered counan undergraduate degree try" is in a good position from Columbia Univertoday and has the full sity and a master's in arbaddng of the Bush adchitecture from Rice Uniministration on major versity. security and peace isThe couple make their sues. Rabin spoke at the fihome in Philadelphia. bin is presently enrolled in the graduate business school at Fordham University. A June wedding is planned.

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©mgag©(il HORWITZ«LOCH Mr. and Mrs. Al Bloch announce the engagement of their son, Lawrence Jay Bloch, to Susan Frances Horwitz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Horwitz of St. Louis, Mo. Miss Horwitz is a graduate of the University of Kansas, majoring in communications and public relations. She is affiliated with Browning Ferris Industries. Mr. Bloch, who also attended the University of Kansas, is a sales representative for Lenore Daskow Co. A November 4 wedding is planned at Temple Israel in St. Louis.

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nal session of the 1989 Israel Bonds North American Leadership Conference, attended by 350 delegates from the United States and Canada. The Israeli defense chief stressed that joint military projects with the United States are going forward with the full encouragement and cooperation of the U.S. government. Rabin said that he and Baker discussed the peace process and the situation in Lebanon. They signed a memorandum of understanding to transfer material, supplies and equipment for research and development. CLOSED NEW YORK (JTA) A book atand selling Holocaust revisionist literature at the Fourth Biennial International Book Fair in Rk) de Janeiro has been dosed by the state's governor.

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Daniel and Beth Fine Kaplan of Chicago, III., announce the August 18 birth of a son, Aaron. They also have a son, Joshua, three. Grandparents are former Omahans Mickey and Jeri Kaplan of Coronado, Calif., and Charles and Marilyn Fine of North Bellmore, N.Y.

Jule. Grandparents are E. Robert and Phyllis Newman; George and Barbara Long, West Palm Beach, Fla., and Gene and Katsuko Groves, Dajahran, Saudi Arabia. Great-grandparents are Ann and Barney Fink, and Jule and Doris Newman.

Debbie and Aaron Hostyk announce the Sept. 10 birth of a daughter, Sarah Ilyse. The couple has another daughter, Rachel. Grandparents are Mildred and Joseph Hostyk, of New York City, N.Y., and Miriam Parel of Huntington Woods, Mich. Great-grandmother is Faye Sills of Oak Parjc, Mich.

B'NAI BRITH TORONTO (JTA) Following last year's dramatic increase in antiSemitic incidents in Canada, a national advertising campaign has been launched by B'nai Brith Canada in an effort to counter anti-Semitism. ADL SUES NEW YORK (JTA) The Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith is suing an anti-Semitic group which calls itself the "German-American Anti-Defamation League."

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Jewish Agency's budget The 1989/90 Jewish Agency budget priority printout came into the office this week and is not at all encouraging. The Government of Israel assigns to the Jewish Agency five national priority concerns as a basic responsibility. These five areas of national scope—immigration and absorption, rural settlement, youth aliyah, education, renewal and development—are part of the nation-building process. And world Jewry is called upon to share in this process through contributions to the United Jewish Appeal. Increasingly, a greater percentage of the funds raised in the Diaspora tend to remain in the Jewish communities for local needs. This reduction in income designated for Israel forced the Jewish Agency to approve a budget of $360 million for the fiscal year 1989/90, in contrast to the $388 million of the previous fiscal year—a $28 million drop. In real terms, the drop amounts to as much as $30 million because of the erosion of the buying power of the dollar in Israel. Further, this is $70 million less than the total need that had been requested by Agency departments. Israel's economy is weighed down by heavy debt. Repayment of principal and interest comprise up to 40 per cent of the budget. Another 22 per cent will be spent on defense needs, 20 per cent on civilian needs, and seven per cent on investment and the extending of credit. Highlighted in the report are effects of the budget

cat: ... immeasurable social and economic difficulties for the young and idealistic population... ... jeopardize the uniqueness of the Youth Aliyah education program... ... the quality of Israel and Jewish heritage programs ... ... ongoing educational and initiative programs will be severely hampered... The only increase in the budget is in the area of immigration and absorp^tion which plans for the expected rise in immigration to Israel, particularly from the Soviet Union. Many find budgets difficult to understand and relate to. Needs are easier to understand and any fair reading of the Jewish Agency printout demonstrates that Israel needs help—ydurs.

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To the Editor: I read with some interest the letter of Mr. Theodore Weinberger concerning merger of the Beth El and Beth Israel synagogues due to the level of observance at each synagogue and the concomitant lack of attendance at each synagogue (absent, of course, a grand social happening). At the outset I should make plain that I am not a spokesperson for the synagogue of which I am a member. Although I am a member of the Board of Beth Israel synagogue, I do not presume to speak for that synagogue as a spokesperson, as their authorized representative or on their behalf. The views I express are mine alone. It is my opinion that Beth Israel is at a turning point in its history. The concept of a "traditional synagogue' ' that satisfied the needs of people of a generation or so ago, seems to have been only a temporary expedient and to have lost its motive force. It does not seem to have the wide appeal that it did to many of that period of American Jewish history who were eager to adopt certain practices thought to be nnxlem and which wouldn't make Jews appear too different from most Americans. Those that wanted this typ)e of congregation did want an orthodox trained rabbi (I guess that if the rabbi is observant then the congregants feel that they needn't exert only effort — the rabbi Will be their intercessor with the heavenly court: could this be a Catholic-Christian concept?). At any rate, Beth Israel, in the immediate future, must come to terms and decide what type of synagogue they wish to be, where they are going, and what they will stand for and represent in the community. If Beth Israel wishes to define a role and adopt a philosophy for itself which offers something truly different in kind from what Beth El offers, then it can and should survive as a separate entity. It can then exercise the central function of a synagogue as a center for dissemination of the classical teachings of the holy Jewish faith, and for the observance and practice of that faith. On the other hand, if Beth Israel wishes to stand fast, if it does not want to represent or stand for anything significantly different, then Mr. Weinberger is correct, it should seriously consider "merger" (probably, more realisticaUy, being taken over with a disposition of its assets). For the end result of this latter course inevitably wiU be disintegration if it does not merge (somewhat reminiscent of the poem about the beautiful one horse shay which, although so beautifully and logically constructed, simply fell apart one day). Melvin R. Katskee To the Editor: Because of recent rumors to the contrary it is important for our readers to know that Rotella's bread or bakery products are not certified kosher. That bakery has never been in contact with the Vaad Hakashrut for superviaion or for kashering and its products are not prepared under kosher regulations. However, there are now two poeaibilities for kosher bread in Omaha. One is Bagel Bin which is under superviaion of the Vaad and where all the breads are koaher and parev. The other is a new product which is available at many supermarkets and at the Dolly Madiaon bakery at 1902 N. 90th. It carries the symbol of the Vaad Hakaahrut of Denver and is billed by the Star Bakery there. They feature rye and pumpwnickel breads and a variety of roll*, etc. Also in the line of breads is a new product put out

by Krusteaz featuring French toast, pancakes for preparing in the microwave or toaster oveji. They have been seen in the freezer section at Food For Less, and Hinky Dinky at 90th, and may be available at other supermarkets also. Mary FeUman, Chairman Vaad Hakashrut To the Editor: For a number of years I have been a volunteer with the American Red Cross in their blood collection program. During that time I have seen very few of my fellow Jews at the Blood Center donating blood. Certainly there must be some of us who have required blood during a surgical procedure and are aware of the importance of this life-saving commodity. A rabbi once said that he who saves a life is as though he has saved thousands of lives. Donating blood is a painless process and takes only about 45 minutes or so. The best part is knowing that one has helped someone recover from a severe illness or even saved a life. Surely there must be many of us who meet the requirements to be blood donors and what a "mitzvah" it would be if they would call the American Red Cross and make an appointment to donate a pint of blood. I have given over 11 gallons and I know that it is a good feeling to have been of help to someone. Saul Libowski

To the Editor: I want to conamend all the staff at the Jewish Press. I look forward to receiving it each Friday. I think it is an excellent publication that serves our Jewish community very well. Your choice of material has good mix. I especially enjoy Morris Maline's fine editorials, letters to the editor and Rabbi Kripke's weekly column. Thanks for a job well done. Keep up the good work! Stewart £. Simon To the Editor: I feel it is time to praise some of the people who come to Israel! There are so many things that keep people from visiting this country of ours. But there are people who are driven to come here. When the "intifada" started, tourism took a dive. Few people ignored the advice of the President of the U.S., but those who did, realized that they had little to fear by coming to Israel. I thSik when Marty and Aveva Shukert brought their family here last simuner, they made a statement to the effect that "we'll take our chances." Bringing their children accented the idea that Israel has something to offer them. And this summer, Mike and Carol Katzman brought their four children to this wonderful country. Israel is a difficult place to come to, mostly, because it is hard to leave. Bringing a family with four kids and renting an apartment in a foreign country is not an easy thing (especially when there is a language difference). These are a couple of reasons why the Katzmans' journey should be appreciated and inspiring for everyonell May Israel experieoce many more families enjoying the life, sights and food as the Katunans, the Shukerts and ev#yone else who has the foresight to travel here with their children. L'Shana Tova! Alan Potash

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Mm®®Jlsi Hfi By Estelle Rosenberg On Sept. 9, Lucy and Kirk Bowers sponsored a Kiddush honoring the ttaming of their daughter, Carolyn Sue, at the Tifereth Israel Synagogue.

preceded by the unveil- shanah (Sept. 30, Oct. 1) ing of a monument for at 11 a.m. AU students in Ben Ellis at 11 a.m. at grades 3-7 are required to Mt. Carmel Cemetery. attend these sessions. Rabbi Ethan Seidel will Nancy Coren is the officiate. school principal.

The Lincoln chapter of To sweeten the New Hadassah Paid-Up- Year, order a honey cake During the recent Luncheon was held Sept. from the Tifereth Israel Cornhusker State 19 at Tifereth Israel syn- Religious School ProGames, two of Temple agogue. gram. B'nai Jeshurun's youngMarsha Plotkin, proThe cost of the honey sters achieved high hon- gram chairman, in- cake is ^5. Send your orors in the area of gym- troduced speaker Jo der along with your nastics. In Men's Gym- Eberly of the Nebraska check to the Religious nastics, B. J. Wallen won Coalition of Religious School office. Cakes a Gold Medal in Vault, a Abortion Rights, who should be picked'up at Silver Medal in Parallel spoke on "Roe-Wade, the synagogue on Sept. Bars, and a Bronze Med- Where Are We Now." An 24, between 10 a.m. and al in All Around. open discussion followed. noon. Proceeds go to the In Women's GymnasLuncheon chairman Religious School protics, Kate Grossman won Ruth Goldenberg Was as- gram. a Gold Medal in Floor sisted by Sarah Breslow, Exercises. Esther Rae Chesnin, Dorothy Grant, Eleanor The following B'nai Neiden, Sylvia Singer, By David Landau tWshurun Temple mem- Leelo Sommerhauser and JERUSALEM (JTAl b^8 are providingpneg Kitty Wishnow. — This summer has seen fyn'abtfar refreshments _ during the month of SepTo help start a New fewer and less devastattember: Janis and Jerry ,J,ear, the Tifereth Israel ing forest fires in Israel Kohn, Bonnie and Art Hebrew High School stu- than the disastrous dry Lapin, Marsha Plotkin, dents are baking honey season of 1988, but not Sue Schreiber and the cakes to deliver to people because the number of arson attempts has Board of Trustees. in nursing homes. Tifereth Israel Junior declined. Unfortunately, says Memorial Services will Cbngregation Services be held Sept. 24, at 11:30 will be held the first and Moshe Rivlin, world a.m. This will be second days of Rosh Ha- chairman of the Jewish National Fund, the intifada is still with us, and with it the desire to burn and destroy JNF forests TH€ PRINT 5HOPP6 that have changed the face of the land. The reason for the relaHANDPAINTID PERSONALIZED GIFTS tively low toll in ruined ^ FOR CHILDREN AND OTHERS trees and gutted groves, Specia/jzins in he said, "is the action we Bat and Bai Mitzyah Gi/ts have taken over this past year to be able to prevent 498 4301 AFTER 2:00 PM fires spreading." In particular, Rivlin notes, JNF enlisted the counsel of the United States Forest Service;

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Temple Israel FRIDAY: Services at 8:15 p.m. Rabbi Aryeh Azriel and Cantor Harold I. Firestone will officiate. Scholar-Residence Lydia Kukoff will speak on "Reform Jewish Outreach: The Next Ten Years." The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored Temple Sisterhood. SATURDAY: Services at 11:16 a.m. SITTER SERVICE Sitter service is available for the 8:15 Shabbat evening service and the 11:15 a.m. Shabbat morning service. There are, however, no facilities for infants. Please make a reservation so we may plan accordingly. BAT MITZVAH David L. Kulakofsky, son of Janie a^ Alan Kulakofsky, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah at the Shabbat morning service on Sept. 23. ADULT EDUCATION Monday, Sept. 25 Introduction to Judaism, 7:30-10 p.m. SCHOLAR-IN RESIDENCE WEEKEND Lydia Kukoff, director of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations Commission on Reform Jewish Outreach, will be the Scholar-in-Residence Sept. 22-24. Mrs. Kukoff is an author and award-winning film producer who is widelyknown for her workshops and seminars for the Reform Movement's unique and highlysuccessful Outreach program. The entire community is invited to hear Mrs. Kukoff speak during the following times: Friday, Sept. 22, 8:15 p.m."Reform Jewish Outreach: The Next Ten Years, " an Oneg Shabbat will follow; Saturday, Sept. 23, 3:30 p.m.-"Outreach: What Makes Us Uncomfortable," Havdalah service will follow; Sunday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m."Intermarriage and Conversion: The Couple, The Family, The Community," brunch. , ADULT B'NAI MITZVAH The 1989-90 Adult B'nai Mitzvah class, which began S«pt. 21, will meet once a week from 1:1^-3 p.m. Participants will kMuti what

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Sabbath Candlelighting for Friday, Sept. 22, 7:03 p.m they need to know to participate in the adult B'nai Mitzvah ceremony, May 4,1990. You do not need to know how to speak or read Hebrew to take this class! Call the Temple office, 556-6536, to register.

Beth Israel Synagogue FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat, 7 p.m. SATURDAY: Morning service, 8:45 a.m. Sitter service is provided every Saturday morning from 10 a.m. in Room D of the Talmud Torah building to enable young parents to attend the service. Mincha 7 p.m. BABY NAMING CEREMONY A baby naming ceremony for Sarah Ilyse Hostyk, daughter of Debbie and Aaron Hostyk, will be held at the morning service on Sept. 23. The Hostyk's will host a Kidduah luncheon in honor of the occasion. S'HCHOT Saturday, Sept. 23: Pre-S'lichot Symposium, 9:30 p.m., S'lichot Service, 11:30 p.m. SUNDAY: ' Minyanaire Service, 9 a.m. .

Minha-Ma'ariv, 7:10 p.m. Selihot Services, 11:45 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.

FRIDAY: Sabbath Evening Services, 7:45 p.m. SATURDAY: Social Hour, 10:30 p.m.; S'lichot Service, 11:30 p.m. SUNDAY: SELIHOT SERVICES Hebrew School, 9 a.m. "The Hush of MidReligious School, 10 night," an, American a.m. Selihot service conMemorial Service, 1 ducted by Cantor Emil p.m., Mt. Lebanon SecBerkovits and the Beth tion, Wyuka Cemetery. El Synagogue Choir, will be presented at SeUBlumkln Home hot services on Saturday, Sept. 23,11:45 p.m. FRIDAY: Evening service, 7 Before the service at 10 p.m., a panel discus- p.m. sion, "Restitution and SATURDAY Repentance" will be preMorning service, 9 sented by Pat Green, a.m. Steve Riekes, Aveva The residents and Shukert with Larry Ra- staff of the Rose Blumful as moderator. Re- kin Home invite the freshmenba will \^ j^hmilies, volunteers and served at J^ pj», 'ic' /friends of the residents to attend services in the BAT MITZVAH Herbert Goldsten Deborah Goldstein, Chapel. Kiddush follows daughter of Mr. and services on Shabbat. Mrs. Donald Goldstein, will become a Bat MitzOffutt Air Base vah on Friday evening, Sept. 22, and Saturday FRIDAY: morning, Sept. 23. Services in the Cape-

BABYSITTING Babysitting will be available at the synar gogue during the High Holidays at the following times: Saturday, Sept. 30, Sunday, Oct. 1, and Monday, Oct. 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. WEEKDAYS Babies and small chilServices at 7 a.m. and dren will be placed in 7 p.m. separate rooms according to age. Please notify CEMETERY the synagogue office if SERVICES Sunday, Sept. 24, you plan to use the Golden Hill Cemetery, service. 11 a.m.; B.H.H. CemeCouncil Bluffs tery, 2 p.m.

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FRIDAY: Services will not be held the first and third Kabbi Paul Drazen Friday of September. and Cantor Emil BerIn September, servkovits will conduct the ices will take place Sept. services. 8 and 29,7:30 p.m. StuFRIDAY: dent Rabbi Sharon StieServices, 6 p.m. fel will officiate, An SATURDAY: Oneg Shabbat will folMorning service, 9:30 low the service. a.m. Shabbat services will Kidduah will follow. return to the regular Babyaitting is availa- schedule in October. ble from 10 a.m. Call Brent Bloom, Junior Congregation, 345-9664, for additional 11 a.m. I information.

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Synagogue restored By Ruth E. Gruber ROME (JTA) - Fifty years after the outbreak of the war that brought the Holocaust, the splendid Great Synagogue of Szeged has once again come to life. In a moving and spiritually uplifting ceremony, the domed and turreted turnofthe-century synagogue was dedicated after an extensive restoration job financed by a former Szeged Jew who is now an American citizen. The donor, who insists on strict anonymity, was presented a medal by the cit^ for his efforts—but in a private ceremony totally barred to outsiders.

"This is a very imnwtant d«y for us," said a woman who traveled the 110 miles from Budapest for the ceremony, and FRIDAY: whose young daughter Services at 8 p.tn. formed part of tne 40SATURDAY: member children's choir Services, 9:30 a.m. S«Uchot, U :80 p.m. which sang for the occasiod'. "My daughter has SUNDAY: Menorial Ssrvks at never sesn such a beautiMt. Carmel Cemetery, ful synagogue in Hungary," she sakl. 11:30 a.m.

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By Rabbi Myer S. Kripke ©1988 Parashat Nizavim-Vayelekh On the other band ... humaneness We ought not to be return it before nightfall, surprised to find some for fear the poor would passages in Deuterono- have no covering for the my, as well as in other night'... Nor may the parts of the Bible, that lender, uninvited, enter seem to be based on ideas the living quarters of the of warfare, for example, borrower to see what he that we might coiisider would like to take as to be less than those pledge. The farmer must purrequired by the Geneva posely leave behind some Convention. But, on the other hand, of his harvest, uncut, so we are constantly that the poor may come astounded as we read the and share the bounty of Book of Deuteronomy the fields. The earth, (and we are now near the after all, belongs only to end for the current Syn- the Lord! An attempt is made to agogue year), that its feelhig for humaneness is distinguish between mursensitive and advanced— der and manslaughter. advanced, in some cases, One who causes death aceven for our own age cidentally, not premedithese many centuries tated or purposeful, must be given asylum, in desiglater. Its watchword is "Jus- nated cities, where he tice, justice shall you may live undisturbed by pursue." And the defini- vengeful relatives of the tion of "justice" goes far dead. There is much, much beyond mere law. It requires the dedication of more, especially many the human heart to a feel- items of legislation to protect animals and aniing for fellowman. In a society that recog- mal life, eyen the feelings nized slavery, the Deu- of animals as well as teronomic demand is for their pain. Suffice it to say that in the owner to protect and guard the humanity of Deuteronomy we have his slave—and to free the first full-blown athim after six years of tempt to discover the service, with an addi- common humanity of tional requirement: pay mankind, and along with him for his years of ser- it the urging of humane treatment of all other livvitude! Even the criminal's ing creatures. Deuteronomy's legislahumanity must be preserved. He is not to be tion deserves close subjected to excessive study. Its broad and deep humanity deserves punishment. One of the most touch- the awed admiration of ing items in the legisla- mankind. tion of Deuteronomycompare it with the United States before the NEW YORK (JTA) Civil war!—was concern fo^ the runaway slave. A United Nations agency He was aot to be re- has confirmed that the turned to his owners. He building now used as a was to be permitted to convent on the grounds live in the community to of the former Auschwitz which he had escaped, death camp is one that Poland pledged to mainnow a free man! The hungry were to be tain unaltered when it permitted to eat freely in applied for the inclusion the fields and vineyards of Auschwitz on the of others. To eat-but World Heritage List. The WorM Jewish Connot, of course, to carry gress reported that it has away, The lender must not received documentary take as security the proof, accompanied by grinding stones by which photographs and a a poor borrower would schematic map of the grind his meal. How siU, from the United Nawould he prepare food? tions Educational, SclenAnd if one takes a gar- ts and Cultural Organimint as pledge, he must sation.

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UTTO scholarship program encourages involvement The United Talmud Torah of Omaha Merit Scholarship Program is an incentive program designed to encourage greater involvement of Beth El and Beth Israel high school students in their synagogues and in the Jewish community, Stanley MitcheU, UTTO director told the Jewish Press. He said it rewards those students who choose to develop their own base of Jewish knowledge outside the framework of the formal high school program. "The idea originated in the High School of Jewish Studies committee of the UTTO. The purpose is to try to motivate students to become conunitted to many different facets of Jewish life in our community," Mr. Mitchell commented. "The requirements are threefold: 1) Attendance in classes, religious services, and youth group; 2) Service to the congregations and community in the form of volunteer work; and 3) An academic project, research or a creative cultural arts endeavor. "The student has the entire school year, including the summer, to achieve his/her gotil. Upon successful completion of the requirements, 1^ students will earn $500 toward their college education or an approved , trip to Israel. Students may participate in the program all four years during their high school career.

"Each student is assigned an advisor who monitors their progress and is available at all times to assist and encourage." Current advisors are Gloria Kaslow, Margo Riekes and Stanley MitcheU. Gary Parilman, UTTO Board chairman said, "This Merit Scholarship Program is a future kind of thing. We must have the foresight to build now for the future of our community. "The vision of the scholarship is to give students a means toward involvement in the operation of the Jewish community of Omaha. Our hope is that these kids will return this involvement to our community at a later date. "The scholarships are really an investment toward the future of our community. The impact of the program has broad and far reaching effects. We are extremely proud of it." The program was originally funded through the Henry and Dorothy Riekes Beth El Endowment Fund, and this past year received its funding from the Levinson Foundation of Albuquerque, N.M., and from UTTO Board discretionary funds. Gloria Kaslow adds, "We have had six recipients for each of the past two years. It is important to understand that the scholarship has

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Chamber closes By Tom Tugend LOS ANGELES (JTAI — The American-Israeli Chamber of Commerce here has shut down its operations, citing lack of interest and support from both the Israeli government and business conununity as a key reason for its action. Established 35 years ago, the chamber's activities extended throughout the Western United States. It functioned as a non-governmental organization, "fostering AmericanIsrael commercial activities in such fields as manufacturing, importexport, tourism, investments, joint ventures, technology transfer, and research and development," said Yona Tal, the chamber's last executive vice president.

Finding on Alzheimer's By Gil Sedan JERUSALEM (JTA) — Scientists at Bar-Ilan University have reported finding a medication to treat Alzheimer's disease, a degenerative condition that affects middle-age and elderly people, and is usually manifested by loss of memory. Yediot Achronot reorted «that a team of scientists, ed by Professor Shbmo Eliahu, developed a medication that reverses memory loss in patients with Alzheimer's.

Sweetheart Rikki Epstein has been selected as its 56th Sweetheart by AZA 1. A sophomore at Burke High School, she is the daughter of Lois and Melvin Epstein.

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Court upholds extradition NEW YORK (JTA) The Argentine federal Court of Appeals last week upheld the extradition of accused Nazi war criminal Josef Schwammberger to West Germany, which wants to try him for crimes against humanity. Schwammberger, who is believed responsible for the deaths of at least 5,000 Jews, would be the first Nazi war criminal to be extradited from Argentina.

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NEW YORK (JTA) The Federation of Reconstructionist Congregations and Havurot has accepted six new affiliates, bringing the current total for the movement to 68 in 18 states. The new affiliates include the Belle Meade Jewish Conununity Center, Belle Meade, N.J.; Congregation Mishkan Shalom, Havertown, Pa.; Congregation Kol Ami,

Boca Raton, Fla.; Congregation Bet Haverim, Atlanta, Ga.; the Ottawa Reconstructionist Havurah, Ottawa, Ontario; and Havurah Rayut, Jersey City, N. J. The Reconstructionist movement pl^ms to concentrate a major part of its efforts over the next four years on outreach and growth, setting a goal of 100 congregations by June 1993.

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Community Mission (Continued from Page 1) "Married, single, old, young, sisters, brothers, friends, aunts, uncles, cousins—the conununity mission is for the whole community." The Epsteins also emphasized the importance of two informational meetings to be held in their home for interested persons wanting to know more about the mission. "Everyone is invited to our home, 9743 Fieldcrest Drive, on either Oct. 16 at 10 a.m., or Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m., to hear about this terrific opportunity," said Mr. Ep-. stein. "There's no obligation involved. You don't have to decide anything at the meeting. There will be time to make your decision after we've had a chance to talk." "Israel needs us," explained Mrs. Epstein. "She needs us as tourists, as messengers and as supporters. This is such an affordable time to make the trip. You can even extend your stay in Israel or fly to another European country at no additional charge." "The time frame is perfect," Mr. Epstein added.

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'other side of our story.' I want to feel what everyone feels when they go to Israel—that 'extra something special.' "I've already heard some very positive things from people interested in going," he said. "Look, there are always problems in the Middle East, problems at home or other things happening in our lives, but we can't forget where we came from. A UJA mission is a safe, exciting and moving way to remember. What better way to start a new yetr and a new decade than a trip to our Jewish homeland?" The Omaha Community Mission is available to contributors of $1,000 or more to the 1990 UJA/Federation Campaign. The cost of the mission is $875 for each participant (double occupancy), with a $500 subsidy from UJA and an additional $500 subsidy from the Jewish Federation of Omaha. For information, contact Sandy and Paul Epstein, 397-2528, or ElUe Penner, 334-8200, Ext. 264.

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By Irwin Goldenberg There is no country in the world so rich in contrasts, so varied in appearance and moods, as the tiny land of Israel. Hal Goldstein said,"Going to the Western Wall was one of the most moving experiences 1 have ever had. I like to think of myself as being a toughie but 1 kissed the Wall and thought of my father, and said Kaddish. "I cried. 1 couldn't believe the tears streaming down my face, I didn't mind them at all. To think that my father couldn't make it, my grandfathers couldn't,

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"It allows us enough time to see what we need to see without feeling totally rushed, and it's scheduled after the busy holiday season for retailers and businessmen. What better time to get away?" "Paul has always been the Jewish influence in my whole life, and he's always wanted to go to Israel," Mrs. Epstein said. "Through his excitement, I got excited. Through other involved people, I got involved. Everyone who goes there comes back transformed. I know once the ball starts rolling, more and more people will join us. "The Jewish pai't of my Ufe that's important to me is 'giving back,' " she concluded. "It makes you feel good—good for the conununity and good for your own family. I want to 'give back' to my children, and I want to share what I learn about Israel with the Omaha Jewish community." "Emotionally, I'm a strong Jew," said Mr. Epstein. "This summer, I saw the concentration camp at Dachau, and now I want to see the

but by the grace of G-d I had a chance to go to the Wall and do what centuries of Jews have done."

There also are opportunities to expand the trip without additional charge by El Al

The Lincoln Jewish Welfare Federation Mission to Israel, Jan. 14-24, inchides Five Star hotels, most meals, visits with Israeli dignitaries and travel by El Al, Israel's national airUne.

Thousands of Jews have died for Israel to survive. Now, there is an opportunity for Lincoln Jews to live for an take pleasure from Israel.

One can qualify for the heavily subsidized trip with a tax deductible pledge to Federation. The trip is not only a great economic bargain, but also is an opportunity to enjoy a great mitzvah.

Those participating also will have an opportunity to plant roots in Israel by actually planting a tree in the Jewish homeland. For applications and information, contact the writer, or Ruth Goldenberg at 488-6375 in Lincoln.

Orthodox dooms reconciliation By David Landau

JERUSALEM (JTA) — Fierce opposition from Orthodox circles in Israel and the United States appears to have doomed a plan to reconcile Orthodox, Conservative and form Jews on the issue conversions. Religious Affairs Minister Zevulun Hamiiier all but conceded this en he told a radio iniewer last week that "uninformed" Orthodox objections may have killed the entire project. Hammer, a leader of the National Religious Party,i is one of the few Orthodox officials in IsCMei to support the idea. It is also supported ))y Cabinet Secretary Elya-

kirn Rubinstein, who is observant and a close confidant of Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir's. The plan calls for the creation of a joint Orthodox-Conservative-Reform panel on conversions in the United States that would handle the cases of converts or would-be converts who plan to immigrate to Israel. But this panel would not serve as a beth din (religious court) composed of the three major streams of Judaism, Hammer stressed He appeared to be deliberately vague on the details in cose the plan still had soine life in it,

Women honored (Continued from Page 1) exhibitions yearly, in which certain Omaha artists also participate." Mrs. Kirshenbaum noted, "Working on Campaign is just one small way of returning something to a community that has given so much to me and my family through the years. "We must rely on ourselves to do the jobs that need to be done. If we don't take care of our young people, and our elderly, who will do it?

"Our funds are shrinking," she says, "but we cannot afford to lessen the quality of Omaha Jewish conununity life. We all must make the effort to help." Says Mrs. Kavich, "We hcipe every woman in the division will join us for the afternoon lunch and program." Valet parking will be available at the front of the Gallery. For information, call Ellie Penner at the Federation office, 334-8200, Ext. 264.

By Mary Fellman This recipe appears in Easy Livin' Microwave Cooking for the Holidays, by Karen Kargas Dwyer of Omaha, author of Easy Livin' Microwave Cooking—the Primer and Easy Livin' Low Calorie Microwave Cooking—Low Cholesterol Too. Some Jewish recipes are in all of Mrs. Dwyer's cookbooks upon research by the author and contact with the Vaad Hakashruth of Omaha. The new book will be available in local bookstores about Oct. 15. ROSH HASHANAH APPLE AND

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Intifada activist By GU Sedan JERUSALEM (JTA) — A trusted Arab employee at a military garage in the Gaza Strip was exposed as an intifada activist and arrested, Ma'ariv reported. The newspaper identified the man as Naji Mohammad al-Rajab, who for many years was foreman of the garage where Israel Defense Force vehicles are repaired in Rafah. Soldiers felt secure talking to him, Ma'ariv said. It quoted one as saying "We used to say such things as, 'Naji, why don't you repair this command car first, we need it for an operation in a refugee camp.' " But Naji, who had security clearances from IDF top brass, turned out to be a senior member of a "popular committee," the cells that direct and supervise the Palestinian uprising, Ma'ariv said. His case highlights the risks Israel takes employing Arab workers, Ma'ariv observed.

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Rabbi Albert Lewis, president of the Conservative movement's Rabbinical Assembly,, said negotiations for the plan had been going on "for months" and that he was HOT HONEY SAUCE hopeful that the plan '/< cup honey could be revived. '4 cup sugar In Israel, the Natidnal I'/i tablespoons hot tap water Religious Party newspaCombine honey, sugar and water in a 2-cup gla^s per Hatzofeh published a measure. Microwave uncovered for 1 to 1 '/i minutes vOciftoous denunciation on HIGH (100%) until boiling and thickened. Serve of the plan on Sept. 6, in ' warm over cake wedges. an article by Rabbi Aharon Soloveichik, dean of We're Just a week away from Roeh Hashanah and the Brisk Yeshiva in the preparation of holiday meais for family and Chicbgo and'a professor friends and hopefully a stranger or two. There's still of Talmud at Yeshiva plenty of time to check your linens and silverware, University in New York. to order your round "feigel" (cbollah), to have plenty The rabbi claimed the of apples and honey on hand for dipping and wishplan would be "deleteri- ing etch other a "Healthy and Happy New Year." ous to Am Yisroel, its ToThe following are a lew recipes to enhance your roh and the Stal« of Is- meals, odd VOrilty tnd plfWnuro Knuw vnnr hnlu]nys and have a very good y

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It's pi'obably okay for a layman to write about minor Jewish festivals and fast days. Explaining Tisha B'Av or 10 Tammuz, for instance, takes no special "chochmes." And a person can't get into too much trouble discussing Pxirim, HanuUiah, etc., even if that person has no Ph.D. in Judaic Studies. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, on the other hand, spell danger and should be approached with caution, especially by amateurs who, if we choose to write about Sin/Repentahce/Judgement/Forgiveness, run the risk of committing very grievous theological or philosophical gaffes. And 80, when dealing with these Awesome Days, I'll stick to 2he relative safety of Talmudic trivia, Midrashic miscellany, customs and folklore. I know my limitations. And who wants to start the New Year off with the sin of pomposity, anyway? * * * For openers... Is Rosh Hashanah really the Birthday of the World? Well, the Hebrew letters in the word Bereshit (In the beginning) can be rearranged to make the words 1 Tishri—the date of Rosh Hashanah—so who needs more proof? Then again, another Midrash says the world was created on 25 Elul, making Rosh Hashanah/1 Tishri fall on the sixth day of Creation—the day God made man. The logic being that the beginning of humanity marked the real beginning of Creation. Nice thought! * * • Did you know the zodiac sign for Tishri is the scales? Makes sense, since Tishri is the month when aU our deeds are weighed up there in The Big Court. * * * Now, we can't discuss The New Year without discussing the Shofar—that prayer without words—said to echo the conscious-stricken human voice. Think about it. Tekiah is a deep moan. Teruah, a wavering sob. And Shevarim, a broken groan. These different sounds, according to folklore, are tenderly carried to God by special angels. Getting even a few squeaks out of the Shofar (let alone the regulation one hundred) isn't easy, and an accomplish^ Ba'al Tekiah (the one who does the tooting) is a treasure. The less-skilled sometimes put a trumpet mouthpiece into the Shofar, but such brazen chutzpah deserves no further discussion. By the way, the Shofar is curved, according to the sages, to symbolize the bent back of the humble penitant. Very poetic, those ^ages. * * « And now, let's talk Tashlich, the Rosh Hashanah ritual that involves a hike to a stream or river with fish in it. Once there, we say some verses about cast'f. ing sins into the sea, shake out our pockets or toss bread crumbs into the water and zap! All the crummy things we did last year are washed'away in the tide. i Or carried off by the fish. (Tashlich, apparently, goes back to 14th Century Germany, though some maintain it's roots are positively pagan.) And why Tashlich, altogether? Pick your Midrash. We, like fish, are helplessly caught in the net of life. The fiah, whoae eyes never close, symbolize God who ! never sleeps. Tiw stream is the one Satan put in Abraham's path on the way to sacrifice Isaac. We visit water to give gifts to the spirits who live there, to insure they won't harm us in the coming year. Eenie, meenie, mienie, nyte ... If you think Tashlich is superstitious hokum, ahbee gezundt. But if you feel it's an inaoosot symbolic gesture, who does it hurt? ' At the main Rosh Hashanah meal, serve the head of a fish to the head of the househokl as a symbol of hifl^er leadership and wisdom. In some communitiss they go for broke and serve up the head of a sheep! (I dve you) * • • Don't eat nuts on Rosh Hashanki. Why? Because the Hebrew word for nuts has (through SOUM Gamatria trickery) the same numerical value as the Hebrew word for sin. And why appUaa in hooey and not mangoes in honey? Because Ood's pnaance. according to th» Zohar, is Uka an anpla orchard. *•• More New Year culinary-cuatooa. Wbaa making tiimmia, cut the carrots in rounda so thay kwk Uka ooina. That will bring you a swan SMI a pnvarona yaar. toa Iha challah ahouU ba round, aa wail, 00 your yaar wiB nl 'rooad Moothlly with no mktypy baapa.

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Some of the challah can be shaped like birds to symbolize our hopes to be more like the angels. Or decorate your challah with ladders to help your prayers reach heaven. And as a reminder that this year God will raise some men up and lower others. (A sobering thought, surely.) * * • The day after Rosh Hashanah is the minor Fast of Gedaliah, held in memory of a popular governor of Judea, killed by jealous Ammorites in 586 BCE. The date of Gedaliah's assassination was made a fast day because his death also meant the death of any hope of rebi^ding the Jewish nation. (Poor guy. Most people ignore his fast saying, "Why, fast for Gedaliah? He wouldn't have fasted for me.") « • * In the shtetl, the highlight of the Ten Days of Repentance between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur was Shabbat Shuvah — the Sabbath of Return. That's when the rabbi gave the sermon. A scathing harangue during which he mercilessly berated the congregation for their sins. The rabbi cried. The people cried. The sermon took hours, and why not? Back then the rabbi spoke (get this!) only twice a year (at Passover and on Shabbat Shuvah) so he had to make up for lost time, alter all. * * * Legend has it that the sun and moon are to be witnesses for (or against) man on Judgment Day. Well, one Rosh Hashanah Satan comes before God to accuse mankind of wrongdoing, but he brings only the sun as a witness (since the New Moon on 1 Tishri is almost invisible.) When Satan returns 10 days later on Yom Kippur, with the moon, God says, "Sorry! In these 10 days Israel has repented and been forgiven." And Satan was foiled yet again! * * * To give Tzedakah before a holiday is important. To give Tzedakah before Yom Kippur is imperative. Charity, along with prayer and repentance, is central to Yom Kippur. So pick yoiir favorite cause and send them a check. « * * In the olden days, people were flogged on the day before Yom Kippur. That custom, happily, has been abolished. In the olden days, people^'aid their synagogue dues in full on the day before Yom Kippur. That custom we should bring back! * * * Remember, if a person comes to you before Yom Kippur and apologizes for a wrong he committed against you, you must forgive him. Don't keep grudges. And don't seek vengeance. If you don't forgive those who did you wrong, your prayers will not be heard on Yom Kippur (heaven forfend!) According to tradition, only one who forgives will have his own sins forgiven. « * * And you can ask forgiveness even of the dead. Just go with 10 men to the grave of the injured party and ask forgiveness while you walk around the grave three times (barefooted, preferably). If the' grave is too far for you to visit, you may send others to offer your apology. All of which proves it's never too late to make peace with neighbors and family. Try Okay. Now, for any of you unfamiliar with 'schlogging kappores," here's the simple formula. On the day before Yom Kippur, swing a live hen or rooster around your head three times while saying, "This is mj^ substitute, my atonement. This bird will die but I will live a k«g, pieasant and peacaful Ufa." Having thus transfarrad your sins to the fowl, you slaughter the traumatixed thing and give its meat to the poor. The Habrow word "gavar" msana b«th rooatar and man, ao the fowl dooa aaam a h)gkal acapagoat, though it is rumorad tharich parfornsd kaffpofas using a ram or a lamb or a goat which ia truiy mind-

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cause the meat signifies stem judgment, but the dough in which the meat is wrapped represents the softness of God's mercy and justice. (Some Midrashim are a bit of a stretch, aren't they?) Important! Make sure this meal is easy to digest and not salty (so you shoi^dn't get too thirsty diu:ing the Fast.) And eat early enough so you have time to get to Kol Nidre (which, according to tradition, is repeated three times to make sure it's heard even by lateHX>mers.) , , , Kol Nidre. The prayer that stirs our souls and psyches is really just a legal statement releasing us (as you know) from all vows and obligations made from this Yom Kippur to the next. What you may not know is that rabbis have long debated the merits of Kol Nidre, feeling its intent can be misunderstood by Jew and non-Jew alike. Does Kol Nidre allow us to bUthely make promises we don't intend to keep? Do the words mean Jews can't be trusted? How can we vow "unwittingly," and how can Kol Nidre cancel vows made to this One but not to that one? There are rabbinic explanations for all this, of course, but maybe we should just follow the advice of the Tahnud and not vow at all. Meanwhile, some Reform congregations start their Yom Kippur services not with Kol Nidre but with Psalm 130, as did the Jew^ of ancient Palestine. (It's chanted to the traditional Kol Nidre melody, though, so old customs, apparently, die hard.) • • « Al Chet (For the Sins) is one of the most important prayers of Yom Kippur. Interestingly enough, the word "chet" doesn't mean sin, but "to miss the mark." In other words, we're not wicked, we're just a bit off-target. Michael Strassfield, in his Guide to the Jewish Holidays, suggests we use a do-it-yourself Al Chet for a change, instead of the standard "sin-list" found in the Machzor. Have family members (or friends) take file cards and write down how they "missed the mark" this past year. Anonymously. One "miss" to a card. Then shufiOe them, pass them around and take turns reading the cards aloud—maybe after you get back from Kol Nidre services. Hearing these real shortcomings (I still smoke. I didn't spend enough time with my kids. I was jealous of my friend's success, etc.) can make the Al Chet a very personal and powerful experience. * « • Bathing for pleasure on Yom Kippur is traditionally forbidden, but the Code of Jewish Law says it's okay for a new bride to wash her face "so that she becomes not repulsive to her husband." And how about the face of the husband, one wonders. • • « Oriental Jewish women pacify a child "who cries and is never quiet" by giving the child water in which the Priests have washed their hands on Yom Kippur. (Desperate times require desperate measures, right?) « • • As evidenced by one Rab Judah who, on hot Yom Kippur days, would cool off by sitting on fruit. Specifically, squash. (It's in the 'Talmud. Honest. Who could inveqt such a story, anyway?) jM

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Near the end of the Ne'ilah (Closing) Service of Yom Kippur, the words, "Adonai Hu HaElohim" (The Lord, He is God) are repeated several times. Curious as to why? Tradition says the seven times cwresponds to the seven heavens above which God dwells. (Or could it possibly correspond to the 'seventh heaven" we are in, having just made it through anotlier fast? And another year?) 'M • •• TI Tha Talmud says that at the end of Ne'ilah a haavaniy voica dadares, "Depart and eat your meal in joy." But, since we can't hear tha heavenly vok», ona last, long Tekiah Gedolah is blown at tha and of wYom Kippur (according to one rabbinic wag) to Remind the womeo it's time to sat the tabla for the br«ak-tlM-fa8t-fBast. , ^, Ona last tliingi It's customary to start buiUing your Sulduh immadiataly aftar you get homa from Yom Kippur oarvicaa. Juat kaouMr id one naiL It slMnrs that our davotwa to God navar stopo. That our obaarvanca ot his mitivot ia coatiauoua. • •• How continaoua? Tha day aflw Yon Kippur it's cuatomary to gat up aarlkr than usuAi to go to aanrioaa ao Sataa can't say to God. "Lookl YOM Kippur ia bontr •«» *ad ahNMdy yoar paopfe •• laa kagr to git up for montag mfcyan." (Thoaa'~ ' ioliiiajlhtu) •ni,._>t i'_._-;.». . . RBej/«£lW-'L' '-.L."

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Plan to cut Soviet Jewish emigration may face stiff opposition in Congress By Rabbi Mendel Katzman

We will sound the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah for all those who are unable to attend formal service. Retirement homes as will as individuals will be serviced. An informal discussion regarding the background of the basic laws and customs of this Holiday will take place Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 640 South 124th Avenue. The program is open to the community. Orders are being taken for pre-fab, easy to assemble Sukkahs. A variety of styles and sizes are available. Prices begin at $99.99. A brochure entitled. Light Shabbat Candles, which lists 1989/90 candlelighting times for Omaha, LiAcoin, and other cities as well as blessings and procedures is now available upon request. For information, reservations and orders, call 330-7400.

L'chayim telethon This Sunday evening lected to assist with its (Sept, 24) from 8 p.m. un- drug program, hostels til 2 a.m. Monday morn- and other social services. ing, Cox Cable will teleHollywood personalicast the annual Chabad ties such as Whoopi "L'Chayim to Life Tele- Goldberg, Bob Hope and thon '89." The telethon, others will appear on the originating from Cahfor- show hosted, for the nia, will be carried on ninth year by Jan Cox on Channel 22. Murray. ^"v The Chabad telethon Mike Kohler, director raises funds every year for its community service of programming for Cox, program throughout Cal- said that Cox is presentifornia. Three years ago ing the six-hour telethon the telethon went na- as part of its public servtional and funds are col- ice programming.

Student rabbi joins Rabbi Kripl<e at monthly Hadassah study group On Oct. 4, the second session of the Hadassah Study Group, led by Rabbi Myer Kripke, will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Livingston Plaza. Rabbi Sharon Stiefel, a senior rabbinical student at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in Philadelphia, will speak to the group on "Visions of Reconstructionism." Ms. Stiefel will be the visiting rabbi at Congre-

gation B'nai Israel in Council Bluffs for the High Holy Days and is expected to make periodic visits there during the academic year before her ordination. The morning study session is open to Hadassah members and nonmembers. A continental breakfast is served prior to the discussion.

Rabbi cancels meeting after cleric's remarics By Henrietta Boas AMSTERDAM (JTA) Dutch rabbinical canceled a scheduled meeting with • ranking Catholic Church official oviar the weekend as I result of the cardinal's iregardins the Canneiite convent at AuKhwitz. Abo, Jewish demooatntors protested outT0U1I8M Ut> Nsw Y«k - 970.000 towMiviiilMlIarMiin tkilntdghtMiitlMof AMLM^emsselltJ 115

By Howard Rosenberg Washington (JTA) The Bush administration's reported plan to sharply limit the number of Soviet Jews permitted to enter the United States as refugees may face strong resistance in Congress, though American Jewish groups are not likely to fight it. "Disgusting and shameful" were the words one congressman used to describe the plan, which was disclosed in The New York Times. "I don't think the Bush administration is correctly sensing the mood in Congress," Rep. Eliot Engel (D-N.Y.) told the Jewish

KIWR to air live program The Israeli music program "A Taste of Home" will air a special two-hour live broadcast on Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to noon. The weekly program has been on the air every Sunday morning throughout the summer on KIWR, 89.7 on the FMdial. Ronen Gilat, a native of Israel, hosts "A Taste of Home." The program features performances by the Israel Philharmonic and the Israel Chamber orchestras, from classical works to the latest folk/ rock hits of Israel. The Sunday program is part of the KIWR Harvest fundraiser '89. KIWR Program Director David Paisley said, "We hope these two hours of

live broadcast will create more interest in the community to listen to Israeli music. "Our listeners' support help keep programs such as 'A Taste of Home' on •the air." Mr. Paisley added that during the live broadcast, listeners will have the opportunity to request their favorite music, or to make a pledge to KIWR. The proceeds of this fundraiser support KIWR and its special programming. "A Taste of Home" is produced in cooperation with the Cultural Arts Council. For more information, contact Beth Seldin Dotan at 334-8200, or KIWR at 326-3254.

month to set its refugee ceiling for the 1990 fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1. It is expected to be around 50,000. The Bush administration in January announced that it was reviewing its refugee policy. Jewish groups, includhig the Council of Jewish Federations, have

been consulted in the process. State Department spokeswoman Margaret TXitwiler confirmed that the Bush administration is reviewing Soviet emigration policy, but she said, "We are not prepared to announce any policy decisions at this time."

Omaha woman organizes Israeli dance troupe Shuli Rayberg, who has lived in Israel for six years and has taught ethnic folk dance in Omaha for the past four years, is organizing a local Israelistyle performing troupe. Ms. Rayberg said Israeli Dance Omaha will initially hold workshops to teach the basic roots of Israeli dance: the bora, debka, Yemenite and Chasidic traditions. Rehearsals will then focus on original choreographies and prepare for a winter performance series, she said. Experienced and inexperienced dance teachers and choreographers may participate, Ms. Rayberg noted. She added that the effort is intended to provide Omaha with good Israeli dance instructors and increase the community's exposure to Israeli culture. Ms. Rayberg said she would like to hear from interested dancers and musicians; no previous

Israeli dance experience Will be required. For audition information call Ms. Rayberg at 496-2929 or 558-7300.

Pleads guilty By Gil Sedan JERUSALEM (JTA) — A Palestinian who caused the death of 16 bus passengers two months ago pleaded guilty to the act in Jerusalem district court but denied it was premeditated. The defendant, Abdul Mahdi Ghanem, a West Bank resident, has been charged with 16 counts of murder and 24 counts of attempted murder. He admitted that while riding in an Egged bus from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, July 6, he wrestled the wheel from the driver, causing the vehicle to plunge into a ravine, where it exploded.

Israelis arrested By Gil Sedan JERUSALEM (JTA) — Fifteen Israelis were arrested on suspicion of selling forged U.S. entry visas. According to the police, four of thedetainees were employees of the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv. The rest were gobetweens. An embassy spokesman said visa procedures were changed immediately. There is no evidence that American employees were involved. The ring was patroniied by some visa sppUcsnts who had been turned down in the past The intermediaries who acted u liaisons betwaai the viss boyara snd ths embsasy woricara allsMdly received hnMiofthoasaDdBof doOars far thak servioas.

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Philadelphia (JTA) Global detente is "taking place everywhere in the world except in our region," accordingto Binyamin Netanyahu, Israel's deputy foreign minister and its former ambassador to the United Nations. The combined Arab forces facing Israel today are "greater than NATO or the Warsaw Pact nations," Netanyahu told an audience of 350 Jewish leaders from the United States and Canada. They were attending the 1989 North American Leadership Conference of State of Israel Bonds Organization at the Wyndham Franklin Plaza Hotel. Less than 50 miles separate Israel from its enemies, therefore Israel has "no margin for error," Netanyahu told the Bonds leaders. "Israel's No. 1 problem is its survival and not the

territories" he said, referring to the Palestinian uprising in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. "The territories are of concern to Israel as a national minorities problem" that will eventually be solved, Netanyahu said. He denounced the documentary film "Days of Rage: The Young Palestinians," broadcast Sept. 6 by the Public Broadcasting Service, which depicts the uprising from the Palestinian viewpoint. The film is "a travesty and a mockery" that will make it more difficult for the general public to know the truth about Israel, he said. "In no other place has Israel been depicted with such distortion and with the use of the big lie." Speaking at an earlier session, Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) called support for Israel "very, very strong in the U.S. Sen-

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By Allison Kaplan NEW YORK (JTA) The decision of Cardinal Jozef Glemp, the PoUsh primate, to cancel his scheduled visit later this month to a number of U.S. cities was greeted with sighs of relief from American Jewish leaders over the weekend. Glemp's remarks regarding the controversial Carmelite convent at Auschwitz have deeply angered and offended Jews. Glemp, the highestranking Catholic official in Poland, accused Jews last month of threatening Polish sovereignty and using their alleged influence in the mass media to spread anti-Polish sentiments. He also called for the agreement between Polish and Jewish leaders for the relocation of the convent to be renegotiated, claiming that those who drew up the 1987 agreement were "incompetent." Glemp had been set to arrive in Chicago on Sept. 21. He also had planned to visit Cleveland, Detroit, Milwaukee, Boston and Washington. The cancellation of his visit was announced by the Polish press agency. Jewish groups in several of these cities made their displeasure with Glemp clear to the local Catholic establishment, and declined invitations to participate in interfaith activities that Glemp was to take part in.

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is common among many going through the process. In addition, three of the most helpful chapters in Mrs. Kukoff's book offer step-by-step suggestions on how to incorporate the Jewish life cycle and the Jewish community into one's hfe as well as how to create a Jewish home. She is an author and producer of interfaith videotapes and conducts workshops and senunars for both lay and professional groups. Mrs. Kukoff was the recipient of the Isaac Mayer Wise Memorial Award in Denver and the Los Angeles Weinberg Chai Award. Both of these awards were given for outstanding contributions for the enhancement of the quality of Reform Jewish life. Mrs. Kukoff is married to Bernie Kukoff, a writer and television producer. They have two children, David and Naomi.

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AJCongress to mobilize American Jewish Congress announced that it will join with over 30 national organizations to organize grass roots events in more than 40 states across the country, and to participats in a rally on Nov. 12 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. A National Mobilization for Women's Lives wks called to "demonstrate that the American people do not want the government to restrict the right of womsa to obtain a safe and legal abor tion," according to Robert K. Lifton, AJCongraaa Preaid«it He added: "By permitting states wkler latitude in restricting abortion, the UniJ^ States Suprama Court hi ita July dadakm hi Webstar v. Reproductive Health Ssnrices haa created s«ious challenges , to raprodndiv* fraadooi." The AJCongrssB leader said that M smecta Amarkana <d aU fattha

and backgrounds will participate in grassroots activities, ' including meetings with elected officials, rallies, prayer services, voter registration drives, and petition campaigns because they believe that the decision of whether or not to bear a child should be left to the woman. "furthermore," Mr. Lifton declared, "we believe it is critkaUy important for the public to understand that there are religious traditions that, in certohi circumstances, oppose reatrictkma on a woman's right to have an abortkm. All too often, the only rsligious voices heard aia those who oppoae freedom of choice." SiaSKINQ FUNDS SAN FRANCISCO (JTA) - The publisher and editor of Tikkun an aaeking money to keep the S-yearoid Oaklandbaaed Jawiah magailna

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It's time to mark your calendars for two very important L.O.V.E. events. The fall Workshop and Luncheon is scheduled for Dec. 5. Dr. Jane Potter and Sue Murray, M.S.W., both staff members of the . Geriatic Assessment Center at the University School of Medicine, will ; be the major presenters. On Sunday afternoon, Dec. 10, L.O.V.E. will sponsor a Pan tournament at the J.C.C. Glen Shukert and Bemie Hurwich will serve as cochairmen. Have you seen the lovely jewelry trees in the L.O.V.E. display case in the Center? Edith Rogert was the creator of these unusual trees. Similar pieces of jeweh7 are available in the L.O.V.E. gift shop. On Sept. 4, a tea in honor of Courtney Nogg's Bat Mitzvah was sponsored by her parents at the Home. As a small child, Courtney visited the Home frequently with her mother. That i was a wonderful way to celebrate a simcha with the residents. National Grandparents Day was celebrated : Sept. 10. Tuffy Epstein ' performed at the Sunday mini-concert. On Sept. 22, all the September birthday celefbrants enjoyed an Ice Cream Cone Birthday ' Party. The honorees were Ida Schrier, Aaron Levine, Nellie Kadis, Bess Friedman, Dr. Max Fleichman, Ann Brown, Sylvan Block, Elsie Eisenberg and Abe Epstein.

Volunteers are still needed for the CardCart, the baking project and Tuesday night Bingo. We still need someone to read to individual residents. If one of these tasks appeal to you, please call Sharon ConIon, 330-4272. Time to recognize again the great job that our volunteers do at the Tuesday sing-along. Thanks Kate Faier, Rhoda Milder, Janet Wintroub, Lee Jaiie and Sol Parsow and, of course, our pianist, Ethie Roseman. Jennie Cohen, Dr. Max Fleichman, David Weiss and Esther Faier were recently welcomed to the Home. Rabbi Myer Kripke and Don Schwartz will conduct this year's High Holiday services. You are welcome to come and join your loved one at services in the Goldsten Chapel. L.O.V.E., as it usually does, will provide flowers to make the Home seem really festive during the Holiday Season. All the L.O.V.E. volunteers join me in wishing, you L'Shanah Tovah. May you be inscribed for a Good Year.

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By Elena Neuman (Copyright 1989, Jewish TelegrapMc Agency, Inc.) NEW YORK-"What a great time!" ... "Wow, can we go again?" ... "It's noisy up there." These might not seem like unusual responses from typical summer campers disembarking from a helicopter ride over New York's skyline. But the 100 children at the Manhattan hehport last month were not typical. Each of the campers at Camp Simcha has cancer. In New York for a twoKlay retreat as a finale to their three weeks at Club Getaway in the Berkshires, the children were being treated to the delights of the Big Apple: the hydrofoil, Pier 17, and the Museum of Natural History. "The entire goal was to put a smile on a sick kid's face," said Rabbi Simcha Scholar, executive director of the camp. "They probably haven't smiled in an awfully long time." Scholar took over the camp two years ago when it had only eight campers. Since then enrollment has grown to over 100. In this year alone, the number of campers has doubled from last year, primarily because of the creation of a separate recruitment office in Israel. It was also the first year that the camp had its own facility. In the past, Camp Simcha had leased space from ongoing camps. A subsidiary of Chai Lifeline, Camp Simcha is the only kosher Jewish camp in the world for children with cancer. With a yearly budget of over $700,000, it transports children aged 6 to 16 from throughout the United States, Canada, Israel and Europe to Kent, Conn., at no cost to their parents, and treats them to three weeks of fun. "This year we had more special events for the kids than ever before," Scholar said, reciting a list of activities that included hot-air balloons, amusement parks, circuses, a Harlem Wizard performance, a mime show and pony rides. "We spoil the kids," admitted camp board member Isabelle Kirschenbaum. "But we feel that if there is a time in their life that they need to be spoiled, it's now." Since last simimer, two campers have passed way, and Scholar said that some of the children this summer will not make it through the year. At the camp, there are medical facilities and an eight-member staff at hand to handle the niiedical needs of the children. Under the supervision of Dr. Peter Steinherz, a pediatric oncologist at New York's Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and with a helicopter on call to shuttle patients to a nearby hospital in case of emergency, the children are well cared for. But the camp is not meant to be a disguised hospital. The children enjoy all the amenities of a normal sleep-away camp: wind-surfing, sailing, tennis, artsand-crafts and all sorts of sports. The goal is to make them feel like normal children. "This is a chance for the children to forget about their illness," said counsellor and rabbinical student Zevi Semel. "With a lot of the kids you'd never be able to tell that they're sick; they sure keep you busy." There is a 2-1 ciimper/counsellor ratio at Camp Simcha, with40 to 45 counsellors, a 10-person administrative staff and ei^ht medical practitioners for 100 children.

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Such a ratio makes for close relationships. According to Scholar, the counsellors are the most vital aspect of the camp experience. "The main function of the counsellor is to have a relationship with the kid, let the kid always know that he has a friend to count on." Some of the counsellors have had cancer themselves, and thus serve as role models for the children. Tova Jaffe, for example, contracted bone cancer three years ago, an illness that led to the amputation of her leg. "Some of the kids come to me when they have questions, especially when it comes to not having hair," the 18-year-old counsellor said. "Many of them want to go swimming, but don't know what to do about their wigs." At Camp Simcha, the children can take off their wigs and prostheses without being self-conscious. But, when asked what to do about their baldness in the outside world, Tova responds, "Don't worry, it'll grow back—I'm living proof." Both Jaffe and Semel are Orthodox, as is most of the staff. But the campers come from the various denominations of Judaism. "There's an atmosphere of Jewishness," said Scholar. "There's kosher food and (Orthodox) Shabbat services, but there are no requirements for any kid to participate in any reUgious activity. All we require from our kids is respect for the other campers." For more information about the camp, contact Chai Lifeline, 5323 Twelfth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11219, or caU (800) 777-5033.

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Passage-to-Freedom [Continued from Page 1) They will be assisted by the other Russian families now residing in Omaha as well as volunteers from the general Jewish community. Mrs. Simon said that a major difference between the new resettlement ef; fort and the Jewish community's experience a decade ago is that much has been learned. She pointed out that the newcomers will learn t^ngbsh at special UNO courses paid for by an anonymous donor and that instead of outright grants of money, aid will be provided on a loan basis with the e.xpectalion of repayment. In this way, she said, the basic fund will bt replenished to help additional refugees settle here when the opportunity presents itself. Mrs. Simon pointed out also that it is not clear at the moment whether the Federal government will be providing funds for the newcomers as was done previously when all Russian emigrants were declared refugees. She said that the committee will need donations of good furnishings so that apartments can be provided without undue expense. Those with furniture, appliances and other household goods to donate may contact Jewish Family Service for instructions. Another need, Mrs. Simon added, is that of storage space. "We want to use our limited funds for vital' necessities and anything we don't have to pay for will enable the money to go further and accomplish more."

Mrs. Simon said that Jewish Family Service is awaiting telephone calls from the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society with flight arrival information—"that's how close we are ... ^d all those who contributed to the Campaign should feel really good about now..." Mrs. Simon said contributors to the Passageto-Freedom Campaign are as follows; Pauline and Milton R. Abrahams, Bennie Abrams, Edith and Arthur Abrams, Doris and Alvin Abramson, Bernice and Morris Adler, Joel Alperson. Margie and Paul Alperson. Beatrice and Henry Appel, Joyce Ashley. Alexandra and Peter .Astor. ,\lso, Helen and Abe Baiter, Judy and Jack Baker, Sonya artd Robert Baker, Jeanette Ban, Frances and Norman Batt, Millie and Harold Bernstein, Marvin Bittner, Carol and Steven Bloch, Juni and Albert Block, Laura and Howard Bloom. Also, Frances and Louie Blumkin, Isadore Bogdanoff, Anne and Barry Broder, Beth and Ron Brodkey, Helen Brodkey, Lucille and Harold Brodkey, Sylvia Brodkey, Eudice and Louis Canar, Molline and Frederick Cassman, Peggy and Jay Chasen. Also, Jack E. Cohen, Marcia and Jack B. Cohen, Ruth Cohen, Marilyn and Julius Cohn, A. Justin Cooper, Cheryl and Ron Cooper, Rae and Sheldon Coren, Mary Kay and Henry Davis, Pennie Z. Davis, Eunice and Norman Denenberg.

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Only a few doien paocreas transplants have beoQ performed throughout the worid. The nine-hour (iteration was performed by a team of eight surgeons and four anesthesiologists.

Paratroopers TEL AVIV (JTA) Three Israel Defense Force paratroopers were slightly wounded Monday, in a clash with Lebanese fighters in the southern Lebanon security zone. The Arab-owned Radio Monte Carlo said the gunmen belonged to the Lebanon Resistance Front and claimed it was the same group responsible for the fatal ambush of an IDF patrol in the Har Dov area of southem Lebanon on Saturday night.

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By Hugh Orgei TEL AVIV (JTA) internationally Next meeting Sept. 26 ginia and guest of new An prominent authority on ' with the election of member, Elliot Brown. ; officers. Guest speaker Mel the Holocaust has ac' At the Sept. 12 Hansen is former CEO of cused Poland of deliber; Earlybirds, before a large Travel and Transport, ately downgrading the attendance, V. P. Harry and spoke to us some number of Jews killed at Schulman was modera- years back. Mel is civic the Auschwitz-Birkenau „ tor, and, for openers, dis- minded, a member of death camp. Professor Yehuda Baucussed the drug wars. He SCORE, Rotary and brought up Mike Roy- Omaha Farmer's Qlub. er, who teaches history ko's humorous column He made his first trip to at the Hebrew Univeron drugs and bugs. Also, Europe in '48, has been sity in Jerusalem, said should users be pun- to the Borneo oil fields, the exact number of ished? Norm K. men- five trips to the Soviet Jews who perished at ; tioned that England Union and three to Auschwitz was determined by scholars seven legalized its use, to no China. years ago, aiid in fact is avail. He discussed the pres- inscribed on stone at the Herb Meiches had his ent situation in China memorial museum there. computer working on and Russia, and said that The true figures are often Keno payouts, how it might affect the payout the Chinese people are cited by the museum's for Omaha in the millions skittish about speaking director, a Polish Cath': and reduce property to foreigners, although olic. taxes. Also discussed tourism is high up on Nevertheless, the Poles was the PBS TV anti- china's agenda, espe- continue to quote an incially to collect foreign Israel program (some asaccurate figure while at sert it was sponsored and currency. Travel may be the same time exaggeratdifficult in Russia, a •.paid for by Arab oil ining the number of Poles terests and their country with 48 different who died there, Bauer propagandists). Days of regions and peoples. told Erev Hadash, an inHe suggested that the terview program broadRage, lopsided and one easiest places to visit cast on educational telesided. Lunch, as usual, by now are Hong King. Sin- vision and army radio. Mollie and servers. Motzi gapore, Spain, Portugal, According to Bauer, by George Schapiro, and, of course, Vegas and their motive, which is Benschen by Norm Hawaii. linked to the controversy ; Wohlner, who, as Sunover a convent on the ' shine chairman, later inVOLUNTEERS TO Auschwitz grounds, is to formed us that none of ISRAEL transform the death the lads are hospitalized, NEW YORK (JTA) - camp into a Polish naas of that morning. Herb Last month, 74 young tional shrine. Goldsten is out of the men and women from 18 The Poles claim that of hospital and is now at federations throughout the 4 million people killed Lutheran Care Center. North America, the at Auschwitz, "only" 2.5 President Sam Rosen- largest number of parmillion were Jews, Bauer stein thanked our servers ticipants to date, flew to Jand presented Jimmie Israel to begin a year of said. The inference is the other 1.5 million were Burroughs, in from Vir- volunteer service. Poles. BKSOC But the established R. GORDON REAL ESTATE figures show that beComplete Real Estate Service tween 1.6 million and 1.8 million inmates were RONALD GORDON BROKER killed, of whom 1.35 million were Jews, 83,000

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Policies Toward Communal Integration of Jewish Immigrants of the Holocaust in the United Stales During 1942-49.

State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, New York. Hidden leivs: Becoming a Christian in Germany, 1648-U48.

Gershon Greenberg, Department of Religion, The American University, Washington, D.C. The Orthodox Refugee Perception of Assimilation in America, 19.^9-1948.

Susannah Heschel, Religious Studies Department, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Ttfxas. Abraham Geigeron the Origins of Christianity: Wissenschaft vom judentum as a Strategy For and Against Assimilation.

Opening Welcome Dr. Menachem Mor, Holder of the Phihp M. and Ethel Klutznick Chair in Jewish Civilization, Creighton University. Ms. Saranne Gitnick, President, Jewish Federation of Omaha, Fr. Michael Morrison,S.j., President, Creighton University. Dr. William F. Cunningham, Jr. Vice President of Academic Affairs, Creighton University.

Gerda Schmidt, Department of Religious Studies, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennnsylvania. Martin Buher's Perception of the Religious and Ethnic Components ofGennan Turnof-the Century Jewry.

Presiding: Fr. Michael Prolerra, S.J., Dean of the College of Arts and Sci.ences, Creighton University. 10:45-11:45 a.m. Michael Lawler, Dean of the Graduate School, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska. jetvish-Christian Marriages: A Catholic Approach.

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Deborah Hciti, Department of Hlitory,

Gary P. Williams, Department of Sociology, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina. Types of Sacred CommilmenI in a Jewish Communily: Their Sources and Functional Implications. Paul R. Spickard, Department of History, Capital University, Columbus, Ohio. The Chaniging Status of Children of Jewish Intermarriage in the United'States. Gene N. Levine, Department of Sociology, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California. Jewish Attiludinal Assimilation: Some Comparisons with White Gentiles, 19721986.

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Presiding: Jack D. Angus, Dcpartmenf of Sociology, Creighton University. 3-4:15 p.m.

Mervin Verbit, Departmei;)t of Sociology, Brooklyn College, New York, New York. Content and Company: Jewish Identity and Choice of Friends Among Jewish University Students.

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Samuel Z. Klausner, Center for Research on the Acts of Man, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. When Is Social Change Social Dnif/i'

Presiding; Bryan LeBcau, Department of History, Creighton University.

Presiding: Jerry H. Hoffman, Department of History, Creighton University. 45-5:15 p.m.

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Gordon Bronitsky, Cultural Studies Department, Institute of AnnTi. .m Ari Santa Fe, New Mexico. Soloitipn Bibo: Indians an,i,,,, ,,, ,,, ,,i,, Piiehio, Neu' Mexico

Kenneth Stow, Ueparlinenl of Jewish History, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel. Sanctity and the Cortslritclifniof Space: The Roman Ghetto as Sacred Space.

Presiding: Charles L. Harper, Department of Sociology, Creighton University.

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Presiding: Oliver B. Pollak, Department of History, University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Steven Bowman, Department df Judaic Studies, University of Cincinnati, Cin cinnati,Ohio. I fmti Hellenization to Craecization: The liyznntine-jewish Synthesis.

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Gerald L. Showsta^k, Homstein Program in Jewish Communal Service, Brandeis University, Waltham; Massachusetts. Suburban Sketches: Profiles of American Reform ]ews.

9:30-10:30 a.m. Sylvia Abrams, Cleveland Bureau of Jewish Education, Cleveland, Ohio.

4:15 p.m.

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The Philip M. and Ethel Klutznick Chair in Jewish Civilization, Creighton University and the Jewish Federation of Omaha wish to thank the following for their contributions which have helped make this Symposium possible. The Arie and Ida Crown Memorial ' The Henry Monsky Lodge of B'nai B'rith The Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation The Nebraska Committee for the Humanities The Jewish Cullural Arts Council The f(enneth Ray Treliak Memorial Fund, establishtd by his parents The MUlOH S. ant Carinne N. Uoingilon Foundation An Ammymonf Contributor ">'

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