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Campaign seeks 12% boost to avoid program cuts By Morris Maline The Omaha Jewish community's Campaign leadership will attempt to raise ^$2,520,000 in 1990 to avoid cuts in programs and services. Murray Newman, one of ' four Campaign co-chairmen, told the Federation's Board of Directors at the September meeting that a 12 per cent increase is needed to save programs earmarked for elimination. "This is not a false threat. This is reality." Mr. Newman told the
Board that flat campaigns have not kept up with inflation, that goals have not been met and that the Federation has "mortgaged the future." He asserted that reserves have not been funded, that the formula for overseas allocations has been redefined and that accounting "gymnastics and gyrations" cannot be continued. "Programs will be eliminated in 1990 ... we have nm out of alternatives... we must solve the prob-
lems of the community's flat campaigns," Mr. Newman added. He pointed out that while agencies of the Federation can anticipate 100 per cent of what they received last year, there are no funds available for special packages. Special packages are items which are not in the regular budget of an agency, but are requested to provide specialized programming for priorities established by the community.
Mr. Newman said that if the 1990 goal is not reached, it may be necessary for agencies to submit budgets with cuts of 16 to 20 per cent for 1991. Mr. Newman told the directors that planning for the 1990 Campaign began early in March and that "we're going to roll up our sleeves and do the job". He said the Campaign leadership will start the Campaign by direct solicitation of the Federation Board "tonight'; (Sept.26)
and then meet with individual agencies to secure their leadership gifts. Agencies of the Jewish Federation of Omaha are: Bureau for the Aging, Bureau of Jewish Education, Library, Jewish Community Center, Jewish Press, Jewish Family Service and Community Relations. Aiding in the solicitation oif Board members were Campaign Co-chairmen Robert Gordman, Ann Goldstein and Cheryl Cooper.
A preliminary assessment at the end of the meeting pointed to an increase of 11 per cent by those pledging at the session. In other business, Saranne Gitnick, Federation president, announced that board member Carl Greenberg will be moving to St. Louis. She praised his volunteer work for the community as chairman of the Personnel Practices Committee and presented a mezzuzah to him in behalf of the Board.
Pacesetter Division reports record-breai(ing involvement By Joanie Jaoobson Federation pablic relations director Gerald Hoberman and Robert Kully, cochairmen of the Pacesetter Division I of the 1990 UJA/Federation Campaign, reported that over 66% of the division roemberahip will be actively involved in personaUy soliciting funds to benefit the Omaha Jewish community and the Jewish community worldwide. "This level of4>articipation is very exciting," said Mr. Hoberman. "It's a critical year for our com\ munity and the fact that : all of these men said 'yes' to getting involved in the campaign is a very positive thmg." "We've set up a new working structure," Mr,
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"Each of them will be responsible for three teams, two men to a team. Each team will be responsible for completing two or three pledge cards. Jerry and 1 feel that this new way of working will build camaraderie; take the burden off the individual solicitor who, in the the past, might have had as many ,88 four or five cards to complete; and, as ahnady demonstrated, involve more peopls in this major fundraiaing effort. "Through their partici-
pation, these men will be- Murray (Newman) have come even more valuable provided excellent leaderresources within our com- ship and direction as general chairmen, has munity," he said. Mr. Hoberman was also made our job a lot of fun. optimistic about the re- It's exciting to hear the enthusiasm of guys who realstructuring. "We want to offer a quality solicitation ly care about their community. within the Pacesetter Division," he explained. "If we "I tWnk the,new Structake a minute to actually ture will be more enjoyaexplain specific needs- ble, too," he added. "When areas where the money is you work on a team, it needed, where it's going builds fellowship, confiand who it helps—I feel dence and knowleidge. You strongly that every man in can feed off one another the division will respond and it makes it a fun exgenerously and with a perience. We thought we'd very good feeling about try something a little the benefits of his gift. different this year, and I'm glad we did." "Almost without fail, Mr. Kully explained every hidividual we called to work on the campaign that team leaders will also said they would be happy participate in a "Fly-In to help," he continued. Solicitation" conducted by "That, along with the fact Leon Brachman. "Leon is that Bob (Gordman) and a very successful business-
Lincoln Federation elects Irwin and Ruth Goldenberg
Irwin and Ruth Goldenberg have been elected copreaidents of the Lincoln Jewish Welfare Federation. Othw oflcers are: Mat•ha Plotkin, secretary; 'Elaine Evnen, treaaunr; and new nwmbera «(tfaa Board of Directon, DabUa Uhnan and Julius Misle. I The committee appointed to recomnwad a 1990 Campaign chairmen tindudaa Mt. Evmn. Ma. Uhnan, Riehard BVteen nd Harry Cook. In Bco«|itin| the preaidMwy, the Ooldtnbergi ^'We have hMl fine heading the Unoob yf^m FWieration. We promiee to carry on their work, heteing the community, halinng the alck and poor in laraei. "larad pcowidae a haven for picMeuted Jtwi and r tor thoee who M vtrong
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Kully explained. "Nine ncten will serve as team leaders. They are Robert Epstein, Joe Erman, Michael Erman, Tom Fellman, Howard Kooper, Marshall Kushner, Leonard Lewis, Jerry Milder and Donald Yale.
Irwin and Rath GoMMb«rg tiea to Judaism. It is an insurance pcUcv for all Jews. Our past haa been a bkody one, our praeant is prcouioua in aevianl countriea. "larael naeda our aupport now. Thia ia not the time for critidam larael haa dona more for the Palestinian refugees than aU the couatriaa in the world put together. "Twenty aovereign Arab Statea have not ab-
sorbed or re-settled Palestinian refugees. Israel has built permanent housing for them in Gaza. Israel has built six universities where none existed before. In 22 years, Israel has decieased Palestinian infant mortality by 60 per cent and increased their life span by 21 yeara. "larael baa a great history and record oi achievement, laraei i« in htr hour of need now putd we aak for underatanding, wisdom and dollars. "We are encouraging everyone to go on the Mis•kiitoIaraal,Jan.U.We piromiae you an experttnoe much greater than the average touriat. It will be an opportunity to encounter the reality of Ufe in Israel today. It will be an experieooe of discovery, revelatkm and Jewish fulfillment."
man from Fort Worth, Texas, who volunteers his time for the United Jewish Appeal," said Mr. Kully. "This is also a new and innovative step for the Pacesetter Division and for Omaha," he continued. "At first, we were hesitWkUiaKJWWld our guys feel about someone coming in from the outside and talking to us about our gift-giving?' But after meeting Leon for the first time, we knew it was the right thing to do. His personality convinced us. "Leon is a real gentleman," said Mr. Kully. "Jerry and I agreed the conununity coiUd learn from this man in a very pleasurable, non-pressured way. Pacesetters like Sid Oaten, Harlan Noddle, Alan Simon, Joe Kirshen-
baum and Murray Newman have also agreed to meet with Mr. Brachman for the sake of our community, and I think that says a lot." "New thoughts, new ways and new perspectives can only help us to grow," Mr. Hoberman concluded. "Growth is good for us as individuals and essential for us a Jewish community in this world. We, in Omaha, are at a financial crossroads and are faced with finding responsible solutions to our problems just to keep what we've got. "We sincerely look forward to bigger and better things for t^ Omaha Jewish conununity, and as chairmen of the Pacesetter Division, have every reason to believe we will be successful.''
Chai/Grand Gifts to discuss terrorism By Jan Perelman Women's division publicity chairman Dr. Carlos G. Rizowy, Ph.D, J.D„ renown expert on international terrorism and Mid-East politics will speak to the women of the Uon of Judah and Chai/ Grand Gifts divisions of the 1990 UJA/Federatioa Campaign, on Tueeday, Oct. 17, at the Bemia Foundation Gallery, 614 So. nth Street. The noon luncheon and program will be preceded by a studio ^our of the Bemis GaUsi7 whkh begins at 11:80 a.m. Ths Chai/Qraad QifU hmcbson is ths first major •vsnt of the 1990 Campaign and ia an opportunity for the Federation to honor women in tha Omaha Jewiah conununity wHo contributa U.(KX) <« more
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(Lion of Judah) and $1 ,bQO or more (Chai/Grand Gifts) to the campaign. Dr. Rizowy, a prominent practicing attorney in Chicago and chairman of the Political Science Department at Roosevelt University, will speak on "Israel and Intamational Terrorism." Bom in Uraguay, Dr. Riiowy moved to Israel where he obtained a B.A. from ths Hebrew Univer sity in Jsrusahm. lb addition to his law dagree, he alao hoUs a Maatsr's Degree and PH.D. from ths Univsrdty of Chkago. The son of Holooaust survivors, hs is prsoeatly the vice preekisnt oi the Organlution of Children of Holocaust Survivors, co^hair man of the Commisaion of Intsnational Affairs of ths American Jswiah Con-
gress, chairman of the subcommittee for Israel of the Am^can Jewish Committee, and the attorney for the Holocaust Memorial Foundation. "Dr. Riiowy is a nationally-known authority on the legal and political aapecta of international terroriam and its impact on ths Middle East and worid Jewry," states EUie Penner, Federation women's division director. "He waa selected because of his fins reputation as a apeaksr and because he keeps up with the changing dynamks of this critical situation. The story he tails is the currant one. "Dr. Rlaowy is not new to Mkiwset audisaoos," aha explains. "Savaral Omahana who attaodsd the UJA Mldwaat Young (PoatiMod on Page 11
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Ib&irftliig Grandparents are Sandi Brian and Nancy Novak Lee, of Englewood, Colo, and Dave Cohen and Truannounce the Sept. 14 dy and Hy Applebaum of birth of a son, Joshua. Texas. Great-grandparents are They also have a daughter, Frieda Krizelman of OmaLauren, 17 months. Grandparents are Lois ha, Yetta Schindler of and Don Kneeter; Wanda Belle Harbor, N.Y., and Lee, Lakewood, Colo., and Charles Applebaum of Miami Beach. Joe Lee, Denver, Colo. Great-grandmother is Ruth Shapiro. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mark and Brenda Wies- Feldman of Lincoln anman, of Minneapolis, an- nounce the Sept. 24 birth nounce the Sept. 8 birth of of a daughter, Carly Nicole. a son, Aaron. Grandparents are Mrs. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Everson Aaron Feldman and Mrs. of Cheyenne, Wyo., and and Mrs. Robert Pitlor of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wies- Lincoln. man of Omaha. Dr. Annie Boland and Dr. James Krantz of New Joan and Andrew Tan- York City announce the nen of New Rochdlle, N.Y., Sept. 14 birth of a son, announce the Aug. 28 Daniel. birth of a son, Joshua Maternal grandparents David. The couple has an- are Mrs. Jane Boland and other son, Benjamin Eric. the late Dr. Boland. Grandparents are Dr. Paternal grandparents and Mrs. Robert G. Faier are Mr. and Mrs. Aaron of Omaha, and Ada Rhea Krantz of Sun City, West Tannen, Silver Spring, Ariz., formerly of Lincoln, Md. Great-grandmother is Omission from Celia Bronstein, HallanN.Y. Edition dale, Fla. Birtli: Son, David, to Mr. and Mrs. Hyman Laurie and Phillip Ap- Sukiennik. plebaum of Garland, Texas, announce the arrival of a daughter, ' Michelle Cherie. The Applebaums also have a daughter, Shayna. Mrs. Applebaum is a former Omahan. — CLIP AND SAVE-
CALENDAR OF EVENTS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 C OTYG Services at Blumkln Home, 6 p m c L SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 L I Temple Israel Board Retreat (all davV Platte River Park i P AZA #1 Program, 7 p,m p Singles Game Night Party A SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8 A N JCC Closes at 3 p.m N D Men's Club, 10 a.m., Temple Israel D MONDAY, OCTOBER 9 S JCC Closed S A Yom Kippur A V OTYG Yom Kippur Youth Services, 2 p.m.. Temple Israel v E TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10 E Temple Israel Sisterhood Board, 980 am, Temple Israel Beginning Hebrew, 10 am SIddur Hebrew, 11 am Old Timers, 10 am Mid-Llle Problems, 7:30 p.m. CRT Board and Gilt Wrap Meeting, 730 pm Bureau ol Jewish Educalk>n Board, 7pm WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11 HadasMh Executive Board, 10 am., Maxine Noodell's home Federation Executive Committee, 4:30 p.m Hebrew High, 7:30 p.m SAT Class, 7 p.m. Beth Israel Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m , Beth Israel Temple Israel Executive Committee, 6 p.m , Temple Israel Temple Israel Board, 7:30 p.m.. Temple Israel THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 Parent/Toddler, 9:30 am, Temple Israel BralUeClass, 9 am OTYQ SukKah 6*coratlng and Piogram. 6 p m., Temple Israel
Morris N. Fox dies; invented F&F drops Morris N. Fox, inventor of the F&F cough drop and a former Omahan, died Sept. 27 in Chicago Heights, III. He was 102. Services took place Sept 29 at The Chapel and burial was in the Court David Section, Evergreen Cemetery, Chicago. In addition to his son, Bernard, he is survived by four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Mr. Fox emigrated from Russia to Omaha with his mother and sisters in 1908. His first job was working in a boot factory. In 1912, he graduated from Creighton University
College of Pharmacy and opened a pharmacy in Omaha. He began producing cough drops and founded F&F Cough Drops in 1928, beginning fulltime manufacturing in 1933. A few years later, he moved F&F Laboratories to Chicago. His son is president and chief executive officer of the company, which now includes Smith Bros. Cough Drops and Sen-Sen. Memorials may be made to the Alma Fox Endowment for Cancer Research, 1139 Leavitt, Apartment 218, Floasmoor, 111. 60422.
Omaha author Jack Moskovitz has published a book for children of all ages, "A Day in the Life of Citizen J and Her Dog Tray(ph)." The publisher is Mutated Viruses Press in Chicago.
the AIAA Lawrence Sperry Award. He serves on several university advisory boards and is on the Board of Directors for Sensor Control, Inc. In addition, Dr. Kutler has been instrumental in the development of a computational tool applicable to artificial heart research. The Kutlers have resided in the Bay Area for over 20 years.
Scott Frohm, an associate broker with CBS Real Estate Company, waa cited for his accomplishments as chairman of the Education Committee for the 3600 members of the Nebraska Realtors Association at their annual convention at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln recently. Mr. Frohm has been asked to service as vice chairman for the Real Estate Finance Committee for 1989-1090. Former Omahan Dr. Paul Kutler, chief of the Fluid Dynamics Division of the Ames Research Center, has been elected vice president for technical activities for the American Institute of AeronaMtica and Astronautics (AIAA). He will chair the Technical Activities Committee and advice the Board of Directors on policy matters related to technical activities. t)r. Kutler has authored over 60 technical publications, lectured at short courses and presented seminars domestically and around the world on computational fluid dynamics. He received the H. Julian Allen Award, Outstanding Young Alumnus Recognition Award from Iowa State University and
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LEAH MAYER Word has been received of the death of former Omahan Leah Mayer, 100. Services were held in Rockville, Md., on Sept. 22. Preceded in death by her husband, Leon, Mrs. Mayer is survived by daughter, Charlotte Kopp, of Silver Spring, Md.; son, Theodore, of Bethesda, Md.; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. DAVID SLOBODISKY Services were held Sept. 15 at Golden Hill Cemetery for David Slobodisky, 88. Cantor Fettman officiated. Survivors include sister, Ruth Breslow; nieces and nephews. SAM COHEN Graveside services were held Sept. 28 at B.H.H. Cemetery for Sam R. Cohen, 92. Survivors include sisters, Ann Kaufman and Martha Chemiss of Omaha; brothers, Harry Cohen, Hallandale, Fla., and Nate Cohen, Des Moines, Iowa. The family requests memorials to the Rose Blumkin Home or your favorite charity. KATHERINE ASBYLL Graveside services were held on Sept. 22 at Golden Hill Cemetery for Katharine (Kitty) AsbyU, 81. Mrs. AsbyU is survived by her husband, Lewis; son, Jay, Los Angeles, Calif.; and sister, Rosalie (Mrs. Bud) Greenspan. SIDNEY L. SNEIDER Word has been received of the Sept. 29 death of former Omahan Sidney L. Sneider, a teacher at Fashion Institute of Technology and Florida International University. Mr. Sneider, formerly of St. Louis, resided in Manhattan and Miami. He died of Cancer at Beth Israel Hospital in New York City. He was 76.,
Funeral services and burial were in New York City. Survivors include wife, Adeline, of New York City; sons, Martin of St. Louis, and Joel of New York City; four grandchildren and one sister, Lillian Jaskol of New York City. Mr. Sneider, who was a graduate of the National Law School at George Washington University, spent 30 years in retailing prior to joining the faculty of Fashion Institute of Technology and Florida International University. In St. Louis, he was a buyer for the Famous-Barr Co. and for Jackman's Fabrics. Previously in Omaha, he was a buyer for many years for the J. L. Brandeis Co. The family suggests contributions be made to the Jewish Federation of Omaha. GUSSIE MARCUS Gussie Marcus, 88, a resident of the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home, died Oct. 4. A memorial service will take place Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Temple Israel. She is survived by a son, Milton of Omaha, and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Greater Omaha Assdociation for Rettu-ded Citizens, 3610 Dodge St., 68131.
Rededlcatlon By HenrietU Boas AMSTERDAM (JTA) — A 90-year-old synagogue in the Dutch province of Overijssel was rededicated following its complete renovation. Restoration of the synagogue in the northeast city of Zwolle was made possible by funds from the Committee for the Continuation of the Zwolle Synagogue, which was established four years ago.
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COREN/ REICHENBERG > Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Coren uinounce the engagement of their daughter, Ruth Miriam, to David Reichenberg of Monsey, N.Y. Ms. Coren attended the University of NebrasitaOmaha and New England College, Hetmiker, N.H. She is an alumnus of Neve Yerushalyim, Jerusalem, Israel, and of Yeshiva Netsach Yisroel, in Monsey. She is employed in an administrative position with Aluf Plastics, Inc., Grangeburg, N.Y. Mr. Reichenberg is a graduate of the University of Seattle, with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He is an alumnus of Yeshiva Ohr Samayach, Jerusalem, and is continuing his studies in Yeshiva Ohr Samayach in Junior B'nai B'rith Monsey. He is the manbowling will start Oct. 15 ager 01 the Realty Manat Cougar Lanes, 144th agement Co., Cyrc-Nahon, and Industrial Road, at Ltd., in Manhattan. 1:30 p.m, for ages 9-14. The future bridegroom For informatioi), call is the son of Harry ReiHarold Bloom, 651-7807 chenberg of Seattle, home; 291-4427 work. Wash., and the late Evelyn Luria of Cherry Hill, N.J., and stepfather. Art Luria, Cherry Hill, N.J. He is the grandson of,Mrs. ® ^ Hattie Kosse, Philadel- V phia, Pa. ISRAELIS TRAVEL The future bride is the JERUSALEM (JTA) granddaughter of Noah - At least 760,000 IsMedlow, Kansas City, Mo. raelis traveled abroad A November 7 wedding this past summer, 6 peris planned in Monsey. cent more than last year.
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JNF BLUE BOXES Mrs. J. Milton Margolin has announced that JNF envelopes will be sent the first week in September. She said, "We enter the last year of our current three year commitment to JNF knowing that our efforts to complete two water retention dams. Stow Dam at Nahul Hayun and the Sda Boker Dam, have already made a big difference in the desert area which is preparing for future development and settlement." Volunteers who will visit homes to clear Blue Boxes arei Ann Belmont, Jean Epstein, Fanny Gummers, Bert Lewis, Linda Muskin, Reva Oruch, Diane Rubin, Phyllis Schwartz, Doris Shukert, Mary Smith, Sally Venger, Sally Wintroub, Sid Wintroub, Ida 2k)rwill and Ann Margolin. Anyone contributing $15 or more to the Blue Boxes in a one-year period will be listed in the forthcoming year book, Mrs. Margolin added. Only JNF monies forwarded to the National Hadassah office will be credited to the Omaha chapter JNF quota. Blue boxes are available by calling Ann MargoUn, 553-4668. ORT ORTwillholdaChaptjer Board meeting and Gift Wrap Committee meeting on Oct. 10, 7:30 p.nt. Room 7 at the Jewish Community Center. All members who hold a chairmanship are members of the Board. Pleasure Pacs may still be purchased for $22 from Caryn Rifkin, 334-7216; Rose Davis, 5580785; or, after Oct. 15, Fran Kimmei, 393-2367. ORT welcomes new members Esther Howard, Sue Millward, Ilene Shandel, Dr. Patricia Newman, Sheri Linsky, Ix>is Epstein and Mary Sternberg. ORT thanks Barb Nichols, M'lee Hasslinger and Joye Wees and the others who helped with the JFS food delivery.
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AJ Congress to Supreme Court: Omaha high school was right
What's funny? When a comedian does a pratfall on the stage, do you
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Students cannot compel official recognition of a Christian Bible club in an Omaha high school, the American Jewish Congress told the Supreme Court on behalf of an Omaha school board. Last week, AJCongress and the School board's regular attorney submitted a brief on behalf of the school asking the High Court to reverse a ruling that the group could insist on official recognition as a school club. "What these students are complaining about are not obstacles to religious speech," said the brief, "but the school's refusal to lend them its prestige and endorsement." In 1984, Bridget Mergens, a student at Westside High School, requested the formal recognition of a Christian Bible Club within the school's clubs and activities program. The school administration denied official approval or endorsement but told the students that they could continue to meet in-
formally to discuss religious subjects and to pray. Mergens sued, claiming that many clubs at Westside were unconnected with the curriculum, thus creating an "open forum" under the Equal Access Act. Under the Act, if a school permits a non-curriculum related student group use of its facilities during non-instructional hours, it must offer the same opportunity to other clubs regardless of their agenda. Westside claimed that all its clubs were curriculum-related. This made the school a "closed forum" not subject to the EAA. In such a case the local school administration has the responsibility of determining which dubs and activities are acceptable as part of the student activity program, because they further the "goals and mission" of the school. The U.S. District Court for Nebraska ruled in favor of Westside High School. Mergens apptealed. The U.S. Court of Appeals
To the Editor: To enforce the letter of two weeks ago, the long-term viability of Traditional/Conservative Judaism in Omaha is irrevocably tied to the merger of Beth El and Beth Israel Synagogues as soon as it is practicable. As the population of Traditional Omaha Jews continues to shrink, only one physical facility'is needed to best serve this group's needs.
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ties program. The students "seek a judicial order requiring (Westside) to count among its 'goals and missions' Christian fellowship and the evangelization of non-religious' students. "The School does not merely make space available for student activities, it encourages participation in these programs, controls their activities, and rejects those activities which it regards as unreflective of the conununity values it espouses," said the brief. "The request for recognition of a Christian Bible Club is nothing less than a request for the School to incorporate religious^ activities into it program, and thereby to have school officials endorse participation in the religious club and provide the club with an official platform from which students can reach non-religious students." The brief argued: "No citation of the authority is necessary to reject this unprecedented claim."
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As the population of Traditional Omaha Jews conAnd the public limelight can be brighter than the tinues to shrink, insufficient funds are available to spotlight—especially when criticism takes on its own life properly fund the operations of the two synagogues. As has been previously pointed out, neither of the two and interpretations of what he said, or didn't say, go shules have a viable daily minyan and the future points from Peter to Paul and end up in a mishmash. Jackie Mason is a good comedian. He makes people to the problem increasing. laugh, and it's good for people to laugh. He should only A groundswell of support is needed from the futurestick to the stage and Chicken Soup. looking individual members of both institutions to force On the stage he can fall on his face—and the audience the leadership, boards and officers to recognize that will laugh. In politics, it doesn't work. He'd be criticized 1989 is the time for this intimate relationship to begin for damaging the stage. and grow, not a number of years in the future when neither shule has the membership or funding to be viable. If the Traditional and Conservative Jews of Omaha want their viewpoints and traditions to continue to be influential in our community for the foreseeable future (Founded In 1920) they will immediately join in forming the United SynaOliver B. PoUak gogue of Omaha from the existing strengths of both President, Jewish Press Beth El and Beth Israel, and not continue to delay. The Board of Directors continuing success of the United Talmud Torah shows Board Members: Sheila Priluck, vice president; Scott Fried- that the differences, if any, are not significant if the Traman, treasurer; Bonmnle Horwich, secretary; Jill Kushner dition of Observance is to continue in Omaha. Belmont, Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks, Ronald Budwig, Let us unite now, in strength!!! Richard Fellman, Ellv Gordman, Aaron Hostyk, Carol Alan H. Goodman Katzman, Jody Malasnock, Lynda Mirvish, Mardyn Pred, Suzanne Singer and Gloria Wagner. Morris Maline
for the Eighth Circuit reversed the lower court's ruling. It determined that several clubs at WHS, including the thess club, student governments and student honor society were not related to the curriculum, and hence that the EAA applied to the school. The brief pointed out that chess is a logical extension of the mathematics department. Student government may be one aspect of social studies or political science. As for a scholastic honors program, AJCongress declared: "It would be entirely perverse... if the (Equal Access) Act were construed to treat cheerleaders as curriculum related (as the legislative history suggests is the case)... but not a group dedicated to honoring academic achievement." AJCongress also pointed out that the Constitution forbids incorporating a religious club into an officiallysponsored student activi-
To the Editor: Thank you for your continued sending of The Jewish Press. It is always of interest to me, especially since it is my only contact for news of people in Omaha. Having lived there all of my life except for the past threeand-a-half years, I miss the city, despite living now in a very busy and exciting spiritual Jerusalem. Living in an Orthodox commimity with froom Jews while learning Torah, is the place to be. Young Jews from all over the world are flocking in to these centers such aa in Israel and in tAwumy, N.Y., in 6rooJk^ and elsewhere. These young people become mtture. beautiful and exciting and are a piaaauif to be with and to associate with. Wouldn't go back to secular lift for any amount of money. You all don't know what you're ndssiag. My beet wishae to your good health, Sid
From the Simon WiaMDthal Cntar in Lot Angilaa conies the following: * A former NadSiS ofllcar iMds hia party to win 11 seats in Wset BarUgl's Iffitbiture.
To the Editor Sunday night, Sept. 24, was a good night for Omaha's Jewish population to watch Cox Cable. From 8 p.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday morning, Cox Cable Channel 22 aired the sixth annual Chabad of California "L'Chayim to Life" telethon. It made one proud to see the parade of professional entertainment world talent exalting Chabad's unceasing effort to fight the drug and poverty problems on the West Coast without reference to race, religion or color. Over $5,000,000 was raised from pledges. One of the prime laymen in the Chabad movement on the West Coast is lawyer Marshall Goldman, nephew of Omahan Morris Stalmaster. Thanks go also to the Cox Cable management for giving the six hours' airtime for the program. Gene Rich To the Editor: During the past ten years I've written alot of articles for the Jewish Press on a variety of subjects. Never, however, have I received the response that I iiave for my recent series on our family trip to Israel I am so gratified by the questions, concerns and exchange of informatkHi about Israel Obviously, members of this community read the local riewish newspaper and are very interested in learning more about Israel. And, I have several corrections. There is a restaurant in Omaha that serves felafel: Baba Gyros, located at 80th and Dodge Streets. So, for those of you who craye a taste of the Middle East, stop in and sample the felafel hummous, baba ganouj and baklava! I also did not mean to imply in my last article that Israelis and Palestinians are coming to terms with their desires for land in Israel. There is much political dissent from the status quo on both sides of the issue, but we in America should not expect instant sohitions to problems that go back centuries. To understand the various points of view of this family- feud (which includes religious Zionists, nonZionist reUgious factions, secular Zionists, Christian FalaatiBlans, Muslim Palestinians, laraeli Arabs: both Christian and Mudim, Israeli Christians of all secta, phis neigfabochood 'cousins' Uka Lsbmeae Marooite Christians, Sunni Muslims, Shiita Muslims and mon) raad Thomas Friedman's naw book: fVoa Bifevt to Janaalan. For more in-<iapCh background, add Josn Peter's book. From Time ImMaMnrial. to your list. Again, (hanks for the warm response to this latest sariee on Israel I Carol Katiman P.8.-Ron and Cheryl Cooper and Ann and Don goldstein have also taken their children to Israel in the oaiit
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Where I was before By September of 1985,1 had already become familiar with the Latin American culture and jurisprudence. I knew how to pass through customs without surrendering my wallet. I had learned to walk the streets carrying my hat and to drive a vehicle with my watch on my right ^wriat—so I would not have 'to replace them. I had filled my passport with the words "Entrada" and "Salida" in a variety of colors by the customs officers in Venezuela, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, Curacao etc. The na-
ture of the following adventure was pretty much the same as the previous ones—bringing the spirit of Torah and Yiddishkeit to distant Jewish communities. It was a mere six months after our wedding. The year 5745 was drawing to an end. Two days before Rosh Hashanedi, Shani and I boarded a plane at Kennedy Airport. Several hours later we were greeted by a delegation of the Jewish conununity in Cali (Colombia). You probably think we confused it with Hawaii. At that time many of
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Lincoln Tifereth Israel SHABBAT SHUVAH Friday, Oct. 6 Evening Service, 8 p.m. Oneg Shabbat hosted by Dorothy and Jerry Grant. Saturday, Oct. 7 Morning Service, 9:30 a.m. YOM KIPPUR Sunday, Oct. 8 Kol Nidre, 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9 Morning Service, including Yiskor. 9 a.m. Jr. Congregation, 11 a.m. Mincha, 4:30 p.m. Neilah, 6 p.m. Maariv, Havdalah, Tekiah, 7:15 p.m.
Offutt Air Base FRIDAY: Regular Sabbath services will be held at the Capehart Chapel Friday night, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. YOM KIPPUR Kol Nidre services will be held at the Capehart Chapel at 6:30 p.m. Morning services for Yom Kippur will begin Moiday morning at 10 a.m. Yiskor will be said at approximately noon. Neilah services will begin at 6 p.m. Rabbi Foster Kawaler will conduct the service. Cantorial duties will be performed by Jeff Taxman.
Beth Israel Synagogue Friday, Oct. 6 Kabbalat Shabbat service, 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 Morning service, 8:45 a.m. Mincha, 6:45 p.m. . Mincha will be foli lowed by Maariv, Shalosh Seudos and the Havdalah service.
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SITTER SERVICE Sitter service is available on Saturday mornings in Room "D" of the Talmud Torah building through the courtesy of Sisterhood. Sunday: Morning minyanaire service, 9 a.m. Weekdays: 7 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. JR. CONGREGATION Jr. Congregation for all Talmud Torah students will be held on Yom Kippur, Monday, Oct. 9, in the Goldstein Chapel under the direction of Alan Kricsfeld. "Little People's Service will take place at 10 a.m. in the Recreation Room under the direction of Shirley Goodman. SUKKAH DECORATING All children in the Talmud Torah, their family and friends, are invited to come to the synagogue on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 6:15 p.m., to help decorate the sukkah and have a light supper. YOM KIPPUR Sunday evening, Oct. 8 Monday, Oct. 9 Kol Nidre, 6 p.m. Rabbi's Sermon, 6:30 p.m.. Shacharit (Morning Service), 8:30 a.m. Torah Reading. 11 a. m. Rabbi's Sermon, 11:30 a.m. Yiskor Service, Noon Musaf Service, 12:30 p.m. Mincha, 4 p.m. Neilah, 5:30 p.m. Maariv, 7:15 p.m. The Shofar will be sounded and the Yom Kippur fast wiU end at 7:30 p.m.
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Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emit Berkovits will conduct the services. SHABBAT SHUVAH Friday, Oct. 6 Evening Service, 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 Morning Service, 9:30 a.m. Kiddush will follow services. Junior Congregation, 11 a.m. Junior Congregation meets every Saturday morning for fourth graders and up. Sitter service available, 10 a.m. Shabbat Story Time (ages 3-6 and K'tantan (first-third grade); 11 a.m. On the first and third Saturday mornings of each month, Shabbat Story Time with Susan Bernstein will meet at 11 a.m. Corey Kirshenbaum will lead the K'tantan program. Minha-Ma'ariv, 6:45 p.m. Sunday: Morning service, 9 a.m. Weekdays: 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. MEMORIAL SERVICE Sunday, Oct. 8 Beth El Cemetery, 11 a.m. YOM KIPPUR Sunday, Oct. 8 Kol Nidre, 6:30 p.m. Monday. Oct. 9 Morning Service, including Yiskor and Musaf, 8:30 a.m. Alternate Service, 9:45 a.m. Study Session (with Rabbi Jules Harlow), approximately 2 p.m. Recess, 3 p.m. MinhaNe'eila, 4:30 p.m. Sounding of Shofar, approximately 7:15 p.m. SECOND SHABBAT/ SUKKOT DINNER The Second Shabbat dinner and Sukkot dinner will be held Friday, Oct. 13. following 6 p.m. services. Reservations due Oct. 10. may be sent to Margie Gutnik. BAT MITZVAU Jill Mann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mana. will become a Bat Mitzvah on Friday evening, Oct. 13, and Saturday morning, Oct. 14.
Blumkin Home FBIDAY: Evening service, 7 p.m. SATURDAY Momiog service, 9 a-m. The reaidents and staff of the Rose Blumkin Home invite the (anuias, vohuteera and friends of tha naideats to attend services in the Herbert Gokisten ChapeL Kidduahfolk
SHABBAT SHUVA Friday, Oct. 6 Evening. Service, 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Aryeh Azriel and Cantor Harold Firestone will officiate at the early service. Shabbat Shuva has a special liturgy the theme of which is the turning of family members to one another in understanding and compassion. The generations—greindparents, parents and children—are urged to experience the healing themes and mood of this renewing service. Shabbat Morning Service Simcha B'Shabbat, 11:15 a.m. The congregation, together with Cantor Firestone, will study the Torah portion for the week. YOM KIPPUR Sunday, Oct. 8 First Service, 6:30 p.m. Second Service, 8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9 Morning Service, 10 a.m. Yoimg Children's Service, 1:30-2 p.m. Family Youth Service, 2:15-3 p.m. A ftemoon Service, 3:15 p.m. Yiskor Service, 4 p.m. Neilah Service, 5 p.m. BAT MITZVAH MicheUe Susan Patton, daughter of Linda and Joel Patton, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah at the Shabbat Morning Service on Oct. 14. SUKKOT Temple Israel Sisterhood, Men's Clnb and Youth Group will decorate the indoor and outdoor sukkahs on. Oct. 12, 4-6 p.m. On Saturday, Oct. 14 at 5 p.m., bring a box dinner for your entire family celebrate the joyous Festival of Sukkot. Temple will provide the drinks. A special Havdalah service, conducted by the fifth grade students, will follow. Call the Temple office, 586-6536, by Oct. 10 to make a reservation.
Lincoln B'nal JMhurun Friday: Evening service. 7:46 p.m. Sawkqr: Mainorial service, U a.m. at Wyuka Cematery YOM KIPPUR Sunday. Oct. 8 Kol Niclre. 8 p.m. Mo^ay, Oct. 9 Morning s^ice, 10 a.m. Children's service, 2 p.m. i^i^amoon. Memorial -"'"^"""'••-'^" ic^
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By Rabbi Myer S. Kripke ©1988 Parashat Haazinu—Shabbat Teshuvah "Gathered to his kin" A lady in another city wrote me that she appreciated very much the short essays in my book of interpretations of Torah Sidrot. "But," she wrote, "why, with all the subjects you treated, why did you never discuss death" 1 was taken aback. I thumbed through the pages I had written, {and it was true. I hadn't discussed death. As 1 thought about it, 1 found the reason. The reason was not that 1 consciously steered clear of it. The reason was that the Torah, i.e., the Humash, the Pentateuch, really does not deal with it. Other parts of the Bible do. Some of the psahus, for example. Or, in a more profound and, agonizing fashion, the Book of Job. Ecclesiastes, moreover, in all his cynicism, touches our heeu'tstrings, thrumming on them the sad music of our mortality. The Torah itself, however, takes death in a more simple fashion. Abraham, who with his son Isaac, is the subject of Torah readings on both days of Rosh Hashanah, dies content that his life purpose, has been fulfilled, and "is •gathered to his kin." That's the phrase the text uses: "is gathered, to his kin" or "to his people." Only that! Oiily that! There is no contemplation of what death is, why humans die, or if there is anything beyond the veil One might say that there is an implied discussion of the wonder of death in the story of the Garden of Eden. Did ^^ human race suffer death because our first ancestors ate of the Tree of Knowledge, and then were exiled, lest they eat of the Tree of Life? Is it because of man's sinfiilness—wiuch is part and parcel of his
"freedom of the will" Or is it the very nature of mankind, for we are a "little less than divine?" 1 Uke to think that the almost matter-of-fact ways the Torah puts it is very instructive, even rewarding. One joins his kin, or, to use another Biblical phrase, one "lies at rest with his ancestors." Whether it is Abraham, or Jacob, or Moses, death is expected and naturd. We mourn the loss of our dear ones and our friends, even as Abraham is pictured as mourning for Sarah. But he rose to other tasks and duties. Without forgetting, and with grief, sometimes with anguish, always with sorrow, and with a new perspective on life's meaning, we go on to n§w tasks and duties, and with a quiet imderstanding that mortality is the lot of all who are human, ourselves too. What better time to say this than on the Sabbath of Teshuvah, inunediately before Yom Kippur and Yizkor? It is not God who must be nudged into remembering, though that is what the prayer says. It is we. We »e urged to remember our own dear ones, in the company of a congregation. It is this company that is strengthening. Without putting it into words, when ^e rise together in mourning, we affirm that we accept the mortality of us all Like it or not, we accept our mortality. At the same time, we accept the duty to meet the the challenges of life.
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"... The revival of Hebrew in the 10th century and the appearance of Sepher Yosippon which is Byzantine Jewry's major contribution to Ashkenazi Jewish identity will also be noted as well as the continuity of Palestinian midrash and piyyut transmitted by Byzantine Jewry to its Ashkenazi descendants ..." (Steven Bbwman, University of Cincinnati) Steven J. Riekes (left) Jewish Cultural Arts Council and Dr. Menachem Mor, holder of the Philip M. and Ethel Klutznick Chair in Jewish Civilization at Creighton.
"... The story of Solomon Bibo, a Jewish immigrant from Prussia who became the only non-Indian ever to serve as governor of an Indian Pueblo..." (Gordon Bronitsky, Institute of American Art, Santa Fe, N.M.) Betty Davis of Creighton University's Public Relations department and the Rev. William Kelley.
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Charles Dougherty (left) of Creighton's PhUosophy department, and Oliver PoUak of UNO's History department. Rabbi Myer Kripke.deft) author of Insight and Interpretation, autographs his book for Dr. Delvin Hutton of Dana College.
"... the Jews of antiquity were eager to receive converts, but that eagerness should not be confused with a missionary theology... the Jewish missionary impulse only served to prepare the world for Christianity. The entire subject of Jewish missionizing has to be rethought..." (Shaye J.D. Cohen, Jewish Theological Seminary)
"This study evaluates policy toward Jewish immigrants of the Holocaust era... Cleveland is a fitting case study because its Jewish community was active in general city life, wellorganized, and prominent in national Jewish affairs." (Sylvia Abrams, Cleveland Bureau of Jewish Education)
The Rev. Michael Morrison, S.J., president, Creighton University, chats with a Symposium guest at the Jewish Community Center.
Sylvia Ahramt, Cleveland Bureau of Jewish Education, and Louis Feldman, Yeahiva University.
"... Judaism was a missionary religion ... the demographic evidence indicates a tremendous growth in Jewish population during this period which cannot be accounted for by natural increases ... the New Testament speaks of Paul as being a chosen instrument of God to carry his name before the Gentiles, indicates that the role of a missionary was not considered novel..." (Louis Feldman, Yeshiva University) Gerald Skowatack QeftK Brandeia University, and Michael Lawler, Creigkton University.
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UTTO announces scholarship winners Six students have been awarded Merit Scholarships by the United Talmud Torah of Omaha High School of Jewish Studies for the school year 1988-89. The $500 scholarship may be used toward college or an approved trip to Israel. Students must fulfill requirements in three areas to be eligible for scholarships: 1) participation in UTTO high school, synagogue youth groups and religious service attendance, 2) volunteer work within the Omaha Jewish community, and 3)cornpletion of academic or cultural arts projects.
may participate in this program. The students were asked to comment on .the program. Holly Friedman said, "By participating in the Merit Scholarship program, I have gained many things. 1 have increased my knowledge of the Bible and learned more about myself, too. It is a wonderful program and the rewards are worth all the hard work." Alan Kricsfeld said he "had a lot of encouragement from my parents. It feels good to be able to achieve this. It's a great program and I'll be in it this year."
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Breaking the fast with a Yom Kippur buffet
By Naomi Arbit By Gil Sedan JERUSALEM (JTA) - (Copyright 1989, Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Inc.) The Palestine Liberation FOX POINT, Wis. - On Yom Kippur, Oct. 9 this Organization's influence in year, the 24-hour fast for the Day of Atonement conthe West Bank and Gaza cludes with a special meal combining fish and dairy Strip has been sagging, as foods. Palestinians there virtuBy custom, all preparation and labor for the meal ally ignore specific PLO is concluded on the preceding day, so that Jewish orders to stop executing families can spend a reflective day at the synagogue. fellow Arabs believed to be The following menu should appeal to hostesses who collaborating with Israeli like to be well-organized before guests arrive. authorities. The meal begins with a simple rituai. A blessing The focus of internal is said over challah, which is then broken into pieces Palestinian terrorism has for all to share. been in the Gaza Strip Next, sip punch cups or mugs of refreshing cold town of Rafah, where two men were hacked to death beet borscht. Herring is traditional, and this menu with axes by masked as- features two kinds. A salmon or tuna salad can also be added. sailants. The killings Vegetables, salad and a kugel will complete our brought to four the number of Rafah residents buffet. Leftover honey cake with assorted fresh fruits, cofkilled in one week. During the same period, four fee or tea is a nice finale. women survived severe beatings. SIMPLE BEET BORSCHT The Unified Command 1 qt. prepared, regular or low-calorie beet borscht of the Palestinian uprising 1—8oz. container of low-fat plain yogurt reportedly is troubled by Pour half the borscht in a blender with the yogurt this uncontrolled wave of and whirl until smooth. Pour into a larger container politically inspired execu- (pitcher) with the remaining borscht. Stir and retions. frigerate. Before serving, stir well or whirl again in PLO leader Yasir Arafat blender. repeatedly has spoken out against the increased vioHERRING ANTIPASTO lence. A letter to that effect in his own handwrit- I'/i Ibfl. herring tid-bita, well drained ing has been distributed in 1 red pepper, chopped m small squares the territories and the 1 red onion, chopped latest leaflet issued by the 1 Granny Smith apple, cubed Unified Command repeat- 1 can pitted blade olives, drained ' ed the call. But neither has 1 jar chiU sauce been to any avail. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, stirring gently. Serve on a lettuce-lined platter or in a glass bowl.
Hadassah donor luncheon to show men's fashions "We've Got a Good Thing Going" is the theme for Hadassah's donor luncheon on Oct. 25, noon, at Erin Court. The guest speaker will be Norma Robbins, area representative from National Hadassah Board. Carole Widman, fundraising vice president, announced this year's donor chairmen are Sandra Kohll, Marilyn Ginsberg and Marilyn Manvitz. The chairmen said the donor categories are: Donor, $27-$35; Double Chai. S36-$49; Sabra Mother, S50-$99: Benefactor, SIOO$149: Guardian, $150$299: Healer, $300-$749. Entertainment chairoien Bette Kozlen and Judy Feldman have planiied a men's fashion show featuring clothes from Landon's, Montage and Patton's. Sherry Fletcher and Esther Wax will provide a musical interlude. Other chairmen are: Corinne Levin, program; Gail Silverstein, publicity; Gail Kohll, decorations; Ellen Albin, table seating; Marilyn Manvitz, invitations: Shaylene Kauver, mints. The cost of the luncheon is $7.50 and a donor pledge. Raaarvationa must be made by Oct. 18 with tin. Manvits, 997-7170. For transportation or babyaittiBf, call Uag^ 0«W, 898-SMO.
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Reform Jewish Outreach director addresses intermarriage concerns ^H By Lynda Frank ^^ According to the direc[ tor of the Union of American Hebrew Congregation's Commission on Reform Jewish Outreach, living in a free country where we can move in all aspects of society has led to an increase in Jewish intermarriages. Lydia Kukoff, s/:holar-in-residence Sept. 22-24 at Temple Israel, said the number of intermarriages involving Jews has increased from six percent in the 1960's to 40 percent in the 1980's. "Having lived in the ghetto, Jews don't want to go back to restriction," said Mrs. Kukoff. "The challenge is, 'How do you live Jewishly in an open society and not lose yourself?' " That is the basis of the Outreach Program which began 10 years ago as a response to intermarriage. "AU the programs are developed through real and expressed needs of people. Everything we do is based on real experience," said Mrs. Kukoff, who holds a M.S. in Judaic Studies from Hebrew Union College and has been a Jewby-choice for 25 years. From these expressed needs, the Outreach Program also has programs for those contemplating becoming Jews-by-choice and for those bom Jewish who want to know more about their religion, Mrs. Kukoff added. According to Mrs. Kukoff, "Hundreds and hundreds of thousands of children are the offspring of intermarriages and a significant number (of intermarried couples) are not affiliated with a synagogue so they (the children) grow up separate; not a part of the Jewish community. That's what Outreach is trying to avoid. "Statistics show by the year 2000, ovw 50 percoit of Jewish religious school children will come fnvn an intermarriage." Mrs. Kukoff said, "so this will also affect religious schools." She also pointed out that this figure is only number enrolled in reschool She said the Reform ovement does not reject
intermarrieds "because an intermarried Jew is also a member of the congregation. We want them to come closer, to feel comfortable in our congregations and we ask members to look at the synagogue through the eyes of a newcomer. "Therefore," Mrs. Kukoff said, "we have to look inward as well as outward. The Outreach Prograpi should also be an inreach program. We need to look at ourselves and ask the same questions as Jews by choice do, such as 'What is Judaism about?' and 'What does it mean?' " While the Outreach Program works with intermarried couples, those contemplating intermarriage and relatives of these couples, it also works to educate and sensitize the congregation because there is some reluctance to talk about intermarriage, which is a very emotional issue.. "It's hard to admit intermarriage exists because it seem like Judaism is losing. Some feel even to talk about it is bad, as if to do so would be giving it our Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval," Mrs. Kukoff said. "In Outreach, we don't say intermarriage is great or ideal. We know intermarriages can be happy but, on the other hand, they take a tremendous amount of work to make them work." ^ The Outreach Program also places emphasis inwardly with meaningful Jewish education programs for children of all ages, such as holiday workshops and how to have a Jewish home. For teens, there are programs on interdating, intermarriage and maintaining a Jewish identity. "We want to make every kid an advocate of Judaism so there's more of a chance they'll live a Jewish adult life. As for adults, most learned Judaism as children but it was not reinforced as adults. "While we have a sophisticated secular education we have a very unsophisticated Jewish education. We need to leem as adults; Jews-by-choice do this." u
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Mrs. Kukoff said the Outreach Program at Temple Israel was one of the first in the country and has a good, strong, innovative program. Nationally, the Outreach Program is divided into 13 regions and works with 850 Reform congregations. Facilitators and group leaders are trained and personalized programs for each congregation are developed using a variety of materials.
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Ethical decisions subject of tail( Rabbi Myer Kripke will participate in a conference on Reproductive Choices: Ethical Dedsion-Making and the Counseling Process. Sponsored by the Religious Coalition for Abortion Rights in Nebraska, the conference takes place Oct. 16 at 9 a.m., in the Presbyterian Church of the Master, 2815 N. 108th
An author and awardwinning producer, Mrs. Kukoff said many of the materials produced for Outreach are now being used in colleges and universities. While there is a variety of books and videos for those considering intermarriage or conversion, she recommends her newest book. Choosing Judaism: Every Person's Guide to Judaism, for those with little or no Jewish background.
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Michelle Patton Michelle Susan Patton will become a Bat Mitzvah Saturday morning, Oct. 14, at Temple Israel. She is the daughter of Linda and Joel Patton. She will share this day mth Marina Vaisman of Moldavian, U.S.S.R., whose reUgious freedom has been denied. Michelle is a seventh grader at Westside Middle School. She enjoys swimming with the Omaha Westside Swim Club, dancing and tennis. Michelle has a sister, Jennifer, 9, and two brothers, David, 6, and Steven, 3. They are the grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Mel Bomstein of Omaha and Mr. and Mrs.
Holiday flowers Jill Mann Jill Michelle Mann, daughter of Linda and Harold Mann, will become a Bat Mitzvah at Beth El Synagogue, Oct. 13 and 14. An eighth-grade honor student at Westside Middle School, Jill enjoys golf and dancing. Jill will share her Bat Mitzvah with her Soviet twin, Eva Manashrova, of Derbent, U.S.S.R. Jill and her sisters, Amy, Kathy and Joy, are the grandchildren of Sara Zalkin and the late Eli Zalkin, and Ada and Irving Mann of Myrtle Beach, S.C.
The Mishpacha Committee of Beth El Synagogue and Baker's Supermarkets made it possible for 191 Jewish residents of area nursing homes and retirement homes to enjoy holiday flowers. Distributing flowers at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home are from left, Lorraine Reiss, Harriet Kutler and Lola Reinglas. Other volunteers include Jean Duitch, Shane Kotok, Harold Novak, Sheila Rosen, Cheryl Cooper, Clayton Block, Judy Baker, Susan Drazen and Jean Epstein.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — B'nai B'rith has founded a new unit in Leningrad, its fourth in the Soviet bloc, according to Seymour D. Reich, international president of B'nai B'rith. The unit was formed and its officers installed at a Shabbat dinner Friday night, Aug. 25, at the Pribaltiskaya Hotel in Leningrad. Representing B'nai B'rith at this occasion'was Daniel S. Mariascbin, director of international and public affairs, as well as a 20-member ddegation of B'nai B'rith leaders from Argentina, Uruguay. Paraguay and Chile. The president of the Leningrad unit, which boasts 35 charter members, is refusenik Semyon Aksekad, 33. The vice presidents are Vladimir Tzivkin and Aleksander Lerner, both 10-year refuseniks. Noting that B nai B rith now has active units in Moscow, Riga, Vibia and Leningrad, Mr. Mariaschin said, "We are encouraged by this growth, taking place in a more hospitable Soviet environment. At the same time, we are concerned by the rise of Pamyat, a notoriously anti-Semitic organization. Consequently, B'nai B'rith will be lending its expotiae in the area of combating anti-Semitism to our newest affiliates."
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( ®M (^fa©gg g©w3©\sy) NCCJ Midlands chapter At the next meeting on Oct. 10, we will hold election of officers. Nominees are: Harry Schulman, president; Irv Nogg, vice president; Henry Stem, correspondent; Al Oruch and George Schapiro, sergeant-at-arms; Norm Wohlner, Sunshine chairman; Charlie Fellman, religious chairman; Sam Rosenstein, Early Birds chairman; Irv Forbes, secretary and treasurer. Bring prospective members as our guests. Installation, Oct. 24. Bring wife or girlfriend (not both). President Sam Rosenstein presided at the Sept. 26 EarlySirds. His first subject was the Jackie Mason show, Chicken Soup. Pros and cons, and it was thought that the show'won't last. He read the beautiful eulogy in our local daily hoooting Irving Berlin. We discussed capital punishment, and it was noted that former Supreme Court Justice Powell advocated its enforcement or repeal. Barrister Lou Lapp of-
Changing By Hugh Orgel TEL AVIV (JTA) - In the face of mounting complaints from dvH rights groups in Israel and abroad about the rising number of casualties among Palestinian chilicax in the Weet Bank and Gaza Strip, the Israel Defense Force is revising army regulations and instituting new procedures. The defense establishment also has adjusted its use of administrative detention, following appeals on the subject to the High Court of Justice. The IDF's judge advocate general Brig. Gen. Amnon Strashnov, ordered the military pohce to giv e top priority to the investigation of cases involving the deaths of children in the administered territories.
fered legal opinion, and Herb Meiches connected the subject with the war on drugs. Sam read from articles on the generic drug industry and Doc. Margolin offered opinion on known brands and substitute generic ones.
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The Midlands Chapter of the National Conference of Christians and Jews has elected a new co-chairman, and elected 30 new board members, and named 13 persons to membership on the newly formed, NCCJ Vice president Harry Board of Governors. Schulman delighted us Named Catholic cowith the news that a Torah chairman is William E. from 30th and Cuming, Ramsey, public relations now bdng stored at Beth and advertising executive Israel, is being shipped to and a long-time member of a congregation outside of the NCCJ board of direcSan Deigo. Charlie Fell- tors. He succeeds A. J. man remarked on the sym- Scribante who has served poeium heki in conjunction as the Catholic co-chairwith Creighton Univer- man the past three years. sity. Mr. Scribante was recognized for his leadership To hmcheon, delicious as role for the Conference and promised by Mollie. Sam named to the Board of thanked our servers and Governors. asked us to stand in Continuing as Jewish comemoriam for Moony chairman and also presidIsaacson. Motzi by Boo- ing chairman, is Charles gie; Benschen by Keith Monasee. Dr. Del Weber PelU. Harry presented guest speaker Paul (Pacy) Shyken, DDS. Paul gave us a rundown on the improvements in dentistry over the years. He spoke on home care, how children today show up with fewer cavities than they did years ago, cosmetic dentistry, fluoride, implants, and how adults, in addition to children, are showing up at orthodontists.
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The group, sponsored by Temple Israel, has announced a tour of the zoo for that afternoon followed by dinner at the Venice Inn. The schedule calls for getting together at 12:30 p.m. at the Temple Israel
"When Soviet Jews see American Jews going on ally ah. they will go, too," Arens told a group of some 60 Califarnians planning to settleTn Israel. Stressing the importance of aliyah in half a dozen public appearances, Arens emphasized that if more Jews had come to Israel between the two world wars, the Jewish state might have been established sooner and some of the horrors of the Holocaust could have been avoided.
By Bstelle Roeenberg To make it a happier holiday, please send your HAIS contribution to help Hadassah continue its lifesaving work of healing, education and upbuilding for the people of Israel. Send your gift to Sarah Bumstein, 4111 Normal Blvd., Apt. 1, Lincoln '68506. Make your check payable to Hadassah.
Tifereth Israel Synagogue will hold its annual Congregational Dinner Oct. 15, at 8 p.m. It will be catered by Gerry Schuchman. included in the evening's festivities will be installation of the rabbi and synagogue officers. The > highlight of the evening will be entertainment by The Blue Crusade. Send your reservations by Oct. 6 to Gerry Schuchman, 5221 Danbuiy Court, parking lot, car-pooling to Lincob 65812. Cost is the zoo and then dinner $10.50 per person. about 5:30 p.m., "Dutch treat." According to the announcement, inclement weather will cancel the zoo portion, hut dinner will remain. 12017 Pacific Reservations by Oct. 14 may be made to Beverly Gilinsky, 496-1136, or Marilyn Mellen, 896-1122.
"The Immigrant," a warm and loving story about immigrants who arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1909, will be presented at the Lincoln Community Playhouse, 2500 S. 66th St. The Cook Family Foods, Lincoln Poultry and Linweld invite you to be their guest at a special performance Oct. 11. Reception will be at 7 p.m., and the performance begins at 8 p.m. Seats are limited. For reservations, call Diane at Linweld, 477-6987, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. On Sept. 6, Rabbi Ethan Seidel spoke at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincdn on "Bible, Early Torah." The lecture was sponsored by the Jewish Chautauqua Society. Rabbi Seidel was ordained and received his master's degree in May of 1988 at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York.
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Blames American Jews By Tom Togend LOS ANGELES (JTA) — The Jewish leadership in the United States bears some of the responsibility for the low percentage of Soviet Jews opting to settle in Israel, Moshe Arens, Israd's foreign minister, charged here. The responsibility, he said, lies both in "enticing" Soviet Jews to come to America and in the lack of large-scale U.S. ally ah to Israel, which would serve as a role model for Soviet emigres.
continues as Protestant co-chairman of the Conference. The Midlands Chapter of NCCJ was founded in 1938. It strives to promote individual and group selfdignity, cooperation, mutual understanding and respect and works to eliminate prejudices among all peoples, a spokesman said. Ms. Susan Thomas, executive director of the Midlands Chapter, has announced that NCCJ is the recipient of a grant from the Esther K. Newman/ Carolyn Kully Newman Grants Committee of the Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Omaha. The grant will help support the NCCJ youth program. Green Circle, which addresses the problems of prejudice among youth.
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As I write this, it's smack in the middle between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The end of the old year, the start of the new. So what would be an appropriate theme for this column? A philosopher 1 m not, so 1 tend to be careful about tackling a topic outside my reach. But again, I'm a citizen-what the heck. Why shouldn't I just choose a thought and expand ori it? Fine. What thought? You don't have any suggestions? Hmm. 1 thought you'd have something top tell me since there are so many times when a friend will say "Listen to this story. It would make a great column for you! " Nu ... I'm listening. How about new year resolutions—who says they must come December 31st? This is a perfect tipie, since we're starting with a dean slate anyway. Our religious leaders and the prayer books tell us to atone for past transgressions and to improve future performance. Isn't that like plain, old new year resolutions? If I were to make a personal list of habits to change, I'm not sure I'd want to air them in print. They aren't exactly a collection to be proud of. Let's face it, I could be a little neater and less cluttered in my surroundings. My roommate gets amioyed when things don't get put way and he's right to complain. I'm messy. Okay, I could work on that without to much trouble. D I could also make some progress in finding what's at the bottom of the 14 pounds of paper on my desk. (You wouldn't believe how long it took me to find my typewriter!) The trouble with my desk is that it's behind clos^ doors, which somehow gives me Ucense to toss things on it and quickly shut the doors. I know that one of these days I 'U stop in the middle of something else and settle down to the chore. That could be Resolution §\. Do you think the plants which have taken over my living room are important enough for this list? I've always had them but lately they've begun to multiply. One of my big, tree-like plants needed to be cut back so I did some pruning. I put the cuttings in water, they rooted, I planted them and now I have more and more. The roonunate not^vithstanding, it does not look like a jungle or feel like a rain forest in that part of the house. Nor should anyone actually feel like a chimp could jump out of the greenery—but I must admit, there are a superfluous number of growing leaves sharing our home. I will make a gift to somebody, real soon. (I wonder if 1 could leave them on a doorstep, ring the bell and run?) Now that I ve begun to think about my self improvements, I see that there are far too many to list here and now. I love running into my friends and having a quick visit. 1 don't need to give anybody ideas about saying "Hi— have you cleaned out your closets yet?" ill make you deal. Make your own resolutions and don't tell me what they are. Okay? The only thing left to add is this: Have an easy fast, a good yom tov and the happiest new yeai^ever. (Continued from Page 101 HERRING N CREAM 1 pound herring tidbits, rinsed and drained Vi cup light mayonnaise '/> cup sour cream or low-fat plain yogurt juice of '/i lemon Vi green pepper, chopped in small squares '/I red pepper, chopped in small squares 1 teaapooB celery aeed 1 teaspoon sugar 4 green onions and tops, sliced In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Refrigerate for up to three weeks in refrigerator.
Bronfman at Joslyn Russian-bom pianist Yefim Bronfman will perform at Joslyn's Witherspoon Hall Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. under the sponsorship of Tuesday Night Musical. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and may be obtained through TIX or at the door. A native of Tashkent, U.S.S.R., Mr. Bronfman emigrated at the age of 15 to Tel Aviv with his family and performed with the Israel Philharmonic.
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Maimonides Society established for health care professionals By Joanie Jacobson Federation public relations director Saranne Gitniclt, president of the Jewish Federation Organization, has. announced the establishment of the Maimonides Society, a group comprised of Omaha Jewish health care professionals and designed to increase their involvement in Omaha Jewish community life. Physicians Dr. Ronald Cooper, Dr. Gerald Simons, Dr. Eugene Zweiback and dentist. Dr. Norman Sheldon will serve as chairmen. "Before the days of health insurance as we know it, physicians did an enormous amount of charity work," explained Dr. Zweiback. "Certain pa-
tients were treated at no charge and that was considered a community service. Of course, we don't do that in the same way anymore, and consequently, opportunities for community service must be found elsewhere. "Many physicians today are so busy that we someI times forget to enjoy other parts of our world—in this case, our own Jewish community. The Maimonides Society offers Jewish health care professionals in Omaha a chance to connect, to learn and to identify with the Omaha Jewish community." The purpose of The Maimonides Society, under the auspices of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, is to foster a sense of common purpose and commitment
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Dr. Eugene Zweiback to work for the betterment of Jews everywhere; to encourage members of the health care profession to serve as resources for the Jewish and general communities; to sponsor yearround progranmiing foimembers and their spouses and to provide a place for Jewish health care professionals to gather, to become informed and to respond to Jewish communal needs. "I think I'm a good example," commented Dr. Simons. "I have never par ticipatad in any Jewish organixation in a leadership role of any kind. I never felt I had the time and no one ever aaked me. "I'm a good contributor to the campaign and I would always rationalize and say 'it makes me feel like I'm doing something.' When you're busy, you need a little prodding, and the Maimonides Society is our way of doing a little prodding amongst ourselves to do more than we're doing for the Jewish community." "I know a physician in Tuscon who helped to start a Maimonides Society there, and it's gone over very well," not«d Dr. Cooper. "The group was small when it began three years ago but has grown to about 00-96 active members and a much larger general membership. "Tuscon leadership
Dr. Gerald Simons brought in excellent speakers with topics ranging from philosophies of medicine to medicine in Israel. One of the programs was called 'Scrub-In,' in which a team of American Jewish physicians worked with IsraeU physicians in Israeli hospitals and clinics. There has been excellent participation from members and their spouses, and they consider it a very worthwhile endeavor." All four chairmen acknowledged the fact that the level of participation in the Jewish community among Jewish health care professionals is low. "I have no idea why," remarked Dr. Sheldon. "There are about 20-26 Jewish dentists in Omaha. There are over 100 health care professionals in total. There's no reason why we can't work together for a common purpose and to further our education as Jews. This single effort could make a tremendous difference in the betterment of our own Jewish community." "We have something valuable to offer," said Dr. Cooper. "Physicians and dentists are active in many areas but haven't been as visible in the Jewl^community." "1 think it's due to a lack of awareness," Dr. Si-
Dr. Norman Sheldon mons suggested. "We just don't know what the needs are. I think many physicians are like me-wiliing to help but uninformed and never actually asked to participate." "There's pleasure in knowing medicine's heritage," aincluded Dr. Zweiback. "Today, people are taking charge of their lives, and they look to us for options. Physicians are being called on to be counselors and teachers, not
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just dictatorial tutors. "There's pleasure in knowing our Jewish heritage as well," he said,"to be counselors and teachers in our own Jewish conununity. It's important for us to understand our options as a people and the role we can play in improving Jewish community life around the world." For information, contact Charlie Epstein, associate director of the Federation, 334-8200, Ext. 223.
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Second annual health fair for youth scheduled at JCC
JCC to sponsor first 'self-help festival' Individuals age 50 and over may leam more about health and well-being at the "Self-Help Festival," Nov. 6, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center. The festival is sponsored by the Nebraska Long Term Care Coalition funded by the Administration of Aging. According to Chuck Arnold, JCC H & P.E. director, people age 50 and over will have an opportunity to learn self-help strategies, weliness skills, how to cope with chronic ilhiess and how to improve caregiving skills. Over 40 exhibits by medical and health organizations, including Creighlon University Geriatric programs, will feature health and medical screenings and hands-on demon-
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strations such as selfmonitoring of blood pressure. In addition, there will be cooking demonstrations, a golf pro, aquatic exercises for arthritis, a fashion show, ongoing films, refreshments and door prizes. Special guest appearances will be made by Bob Devaney, 4-5:15 p.m., and Gary Kerr, newscaster, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Sister Micheletto will speak on "Life Begins at 50" from 12-12:45 p.m. and 5-5:45 p.m. David Haber, director of the Creighton Center for Health Aging, will present "Curing Chronic Illness" from 1-1:45 p.m. and 66:45 p.m. There is no charge to attend.
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(Continued from Page 1) Leadership Retreat in 1987 at Lake Okoboji, heard him speak as part of the weekend's program." Spencer Brookstein was a member of that leadership group. "Although it has been some time, I remember how knowledgeable and interesting he was on the subject of terrorism and. what it means to all of us," he said. Several others attending the Lake Okuboji Retreat had the following to say: "Hia insights focused beyond the aspects of, physical violence, to the more far-reaching effects of terrorism," says Dr. Neal Malashock. "He was very specific about the ways in which terrorism affects world pohtics, Israel, and Jewish people everywhere. We all are victimized by these crimes." Adds Mrs. Malashock,
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"1 found it interesting to hear about they ways in which the American media is manipulated, as well as the pros and cons of selective reporting of current events." Bunny Rothenberg, currently a member of the Women's Division Campaign Cabinet, said she was "very pleased to hear that Dr. Rizowy would be the speaking in Omaha. He has a very dramatic style," she noted, "There is so much information included in his presentation that you find yourself listening to every word so as not to miss a thing." For information, contact Ellie Penner at the Federation office, 334-8200. Ext. 264.
Social Security Paul Smith courts Gail Ginsburg in Social Security at the Upstairs Dinner Theatre. Ms. Ginsburg plays the part of, an aging mother who is unceremoniously deposited by one daughter—with walker, rumpled housedress and cantankerous nature— at the plush apartment of another daughter only to astound one and all at with a remarkable transformation into the world of love and romance.
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Scott Sacks named 'Bowler of the Year' Scott Sacks, a 15-yearold sophomore at Westside High School, was one of 17 young men and women across the state to receive the "1988-89 Bowler of the Year" award, given by the Nebraska Young American Bowling Alliance. Scott was honored for rolling the high game of 275 in the Junior Boys' Division and received his award at a banquet held for recipients and their families on Sept. 16 at the Holiday Lodge in Fremont. He is also a member of the Classic Travel League in Omaha, in which young bowlers play at a different alley every week and need an average score of 150 or better to belong. A former Junior B'nai B'rith Bowler, Scott has been bowling since he was five and carries a league average of 182. Future plans include rolling his first 300 game and then becoming a professional bowler. "The best thing about bowling is the thrill of competition, the friends you meet and the helping hands you receive," he said. Scott is the son of Monica Sacks and Mickey Sacks.
mance, reduced stress and improved self-esteem. "The Youth Health and Fitness Fair is the ideal vehicle to introduce your family to this educational effort and I urge all parents to participate. The future of our nation is the health and welfare of our youth, and I am particularly pleased with the Jewish Community Center for assuming an active leadership role." Included in the youth fair will be a "Drug Awareness and Prevention" village that is designed to equip youth and parents with the tools necessary to deal with this national problem, Dr. Zweiback concluded.
On Nov. 12, the Jewish Community Center will hold its second annual Youth Health and Fitness Fair from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Parents and children in kindergarten through eighth grade will have the opportunity to explore the world of fitness, according to Eugene Zweiback, M.D., chairman of the youth fair. Dr. Zweiback added, "Proper youth physical education reduces the risk of heart disease, improves fitness, makes bones stronger, aids in weight regulation and promotes healthy, active lifestyles. Interestingly enough, fit children also demonstrate improved academic perfor-
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