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By Morris Maline ote: In late October, I had the opportunity to accompany Shirley Goldstein and Ruth Potash of the Omaha Soviet Jewry Committee to the Soviet Union where we joined with more than 60 other members of the Union of Councils for Soviet Jews in an unprecedented 11-day visit with Soviet Jews. This is the first in a series of reports.

A young Soviet Jpw who is married with young children crystallized my thoughts during a recent 11-day trip to that country.. Mark M. Kotlyar of Kiev was on a tour bus in Moscow when we struck up a conversation and he said: "Your slogan is 'Let My People Go'... Ours is 'Get us the hell out of here fast.' " I used his slogan as the introduction to this series of articles because I believe there is an urgency now that did not exist a few years ago. The economic situation in Moscow, Leningrad, and Riga, the capital of Latvia, can only be described as deplorable and getting worse—not better. Reports obtained from other cities indicate the situation is as bad if not worse elsewhere as well. Historic anti-Semitism . And given the Soviet Union's historic tradition of anti-Semitism, one can only conclude that the past will repeat itself, that severe economic conditions for the general Soviet population will translate itself into actions against the Jews. But all in this report is not doom and gloom. There's an emergence of Jewish culture and Jewish pride that is new. In this and future reports, you will have an Opportunity to see the celebration of Simchat Torah ia Moscow, open meetings with Refuseniks in Leningrad and Moscow along with a fully-operative Jewish Day School in Riga. Also, there will be photo coverage of memorials dedicated to a concentration camp, the killing field at Rumbula, the blasphemous fire-murder at the Choral Synagogue, the continuity of Jewish prayer at a small synagogue in the Ukraine, and the formation of the Israel-Latviaii Frieadship Society. Before emboildng on toe trip, I was prepared to see the long lines at the stores and the emergence of antiSemitic activities that I had read or hei^ about. I was unprepared for the intensity.

Foundation to honor Mort Trachtenbarg Mort Trachtenbarg, the first chairman of the Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, has been named to receive the 1969 Endowment Achievement Award. The award, nomination for which comes from the Foundation Board of Trustees, is preeanted annually to an individual who, through "leadership, vision and dedication, has Mort Trachtenbarg bten most instrumental in the successful growth of the Investment Comthe Foundation's Endow- mittee. ment Fund." According to the citaFormal announcement run ^^ the th< award will take tion, Mr. Trachtenbarg is at the Council of "a dedicated and commit'ewish Federations Gen- ted community leader, he ^9ewisl eral Assembly late this continues to give unselfmrath. A preMatation will ishly of his time and talent ba made locally at the next in helping the Foundation Federation annual meet- achieve its goals." ing. In additkm to his service A Certified Public Ac- on the Foundation Board, ^^wntant, Mr. Trachten- Mr. Trachtenbarg is a patft ^Hprg MTves on the Pou» pretklent of th« Federa^^•tion's Professional tioo and a current member of iU Board of Directors.

Jewish Boya Choir performs at Moscow Synagogue. The long lines are there and they are getting longer. Elderly men and women line up long before the stores open and stand in the cold and the rain and now the snow. Little to buy When they get into the shops, there is little that they can buy beyond the basic food and clothing necessities. Most of the good food and quahty merchandise either is exported or put up for sale in stores catering to hard currency (which Soviet citizens are not allowed to have). Soviets line up for everything. At 6:15 in the morning, I saw at least 50 men and women waiting in the cold for a newspaper stand to open. They wait outside restaurants and often see scores of tourists being escorted in without waiting. Hard currency talks in the Soviet Union. The economic situation has turned the nation into one

massive black market. It is impossible for a visitor to the Soviet Union to walk the streets, ride an elevator or take a subway without being confronted by someone asking: "Change money?," or "Buy watch, hat, caviar?" Riding along with the failing economy and the new (Continued on Page 4)

Veterans honored In honor of Veterans Day, this week's Jewish Press features pictures of veterans which were not available for use in the Rosh Hashanah issue.

Omahans sign up for Mission to Israel By Joanie Jacobson Federation public relations director Sandy and Paul Epstein, chairmen of the Omaha Community Mission to Israel, Jan. 14-24, 1990, reported that, to date, 10 Omahans will be joining them on the trip to the Jewish homeland. They'are Suaan and Marvin Cohn, Cheryl and Ron Cooper, Ann and Donald Goldstein, Ellie Penner, Susan Silver and Janis and Donald Yale. "The fii|ial deadline for registration is not yatH Dec. 1," said Mrs. Epstein, "so there's still time to reconsid^ and come along. Paul and I wouM be happy to talk to anyone who might be interested in going. There's nothing like seeing Israel on a UJA Mr. Epstain explained

that the Omaha group will be traveling with a larger delegation from the Midweat "It's a tnoiandous ofiportunity to aaa Israel,

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The Omaha Conmiunity 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 Federation. "It's a great itinerary," remarked Mrs. Cohn, "— that's what's going to be so much fun. I love archaeology, and we're scheduled to go on a dig. I'm very interested in meeting the Israeli people. I 've heard so many things about them ... I just want to see for myself. 1 want to see jthe homeland.' We're going to have a great time." For information, contact Sandy or Paul Epstein, 397-2528, or Ellie Pennar at the Federation office, 334-8200, Bxt. 264

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Jewish Pr*M

Novambar 11, 1989

Speaker discusses child's self-image, development

Oil©rf©dl HALSTED/ROSE The wedding of Melinda M.Rose of Dallas, Texas, and Michael A. Halsted, M.U. of Omaha took place Oct. 21 in the Westin Hotel Galleria Ballroom in Dallas. Rabbi Murray Berger officiated at the 7 p.m. ceremony which was followed by a reception in the hotel. The bride, a court reporter, is the daughter'of Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Klein of Dallas and the late Alvin S. Rose. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Halsted of Omaha. Dr. Halsted, a specialist in cornea and external disease, is an ophthalmologist with Filkins Eye Consultants in Omaha. The bride was attended by maid of honor Cindy Ray Halsted, matron of honor Celia Mullins of Dallas, sister of the bride, and Fran Halsted of Lincoln, sister of the bridegroom. David Halsted, M.D. of Duluth, Minn., attended his brother. Dr. Halsted received his undergraduate degree from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. He attended the University of Nebraska Medical School and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center for his' residency and a fellowship

Mr. and Mrs. Halsted in cornea and external disease. Mrs. Halsted attended the University of Texas at Austin. Following a Caribbean cruise honeymoon, the Halsteds are living in Omaha.

Nancy and John Marshall of Palmer Lake, Colo., announce the Aug. 29 birth of a daughter, Michelle Jane. The Marshalls also have a son, Adam. Grandparents are Alice Marshall and Maurice Marshall of Windermere, Fla., and Susie Kaplan and the late Howard Kaplan.

Dr. Benjamin Hirsch was named national executive director of Women's American ORT, CLIP AND SAVE-

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TV explores anti-Semitism The Jewish Chronicle LONDON (JTA) Questions have been publicly raised here over whether anti-Semitism was in some degree involved in the departure of several Jewish members of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's Cabinet in recent years. The issue was explored on British Television's Channel 4 Dispatches program and the answers tended to be affirmative. Anti-Semitism in the Conservative Party doubtlessly fueled the row that led to the downfall of Edwina Currie as health minister last December, according to Anna McCurley, a government affairs consultant and . former member of Parliament.

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MILTON L. ROFFMAN Graveaide services were held Oct. 26 for Milton L. Hoffman, 63. Burial was at Golden Hill Cemetery. Survivors include wife, Yvette; sons, George of Coral Springs, Fla., and Randy of Lauderhill, Fla.; daughter, Jackie of Omaha; sister, Ruth Mezey of Jan Silverman Council Bluffs; brother, ten the pain with inac- Robert of Omaha; and two curate stories) children will grandsons. eventually realize this and JOSEPH GOLDBERG then wonder about the Services were held Nov. ability to trust what adults/parents say in the 8 at the South Street Temple in Lincoln for Joseph future. It is important to give Goldberg, 81, of Beatrice, children accurate informa- Neb. Interment was at tion that they can handle Wyuka Cemetery in Lindevelopmentally, Ms. Sil- coln. President of Be,atrice verman concluded. Iron and Metal Co. since The Sunday evening program was co-sponsored 1962, Mr. Goldberg was by the Child Care Commit- associated with the firm tee, the Preschool Commit- for over 60 years. Mr. tee, Bureau of Jewish Edu- Goldberg was a founder of cation and Jewish Family Cornbelt Automotive Service and fiulded by a Warehousing, Inc., of grant from the Esther K. Omaha and a member of Newman Memorial Fund. the Board of Directors. Mr. Goldberg served on Earlier in the day, Ms. Silverman and two other the Beatrice Public Lispeakers, Alice Weiss and brary Board of which he Coimie Shonka, presented was a past chairman, and an inservice training for 65 was a past president of the child care workers and Beatrice Rotary Club. He early childhood educators. had also belonged to the E)eatrice Elks Lodge, Masonic Lodge and Sesostris (B^fil^i Temple.

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pAMERA parley analyzes media's bias on Mideast The Campaign to Delegitimize Israel:" Inversion has turned Jews "from a nation of victims to a nation of villains," she explained. "It is a war being waged against Jews worldwide with a great deal of intellectual and monetary resources behind it." Arab propaganda has been so successful, Wisse maintained, because "Jews have had no incentive to coun, terpropaganda. We want to be liked and tolerated. A major disincentive is the fear that fighting back may make things *or8e." So Jews have "agreed to become the defendant, to be held to a higher standard," she continued. "We are used to being held by God, the Perfect Judge, to a perfect standard, but that is different from being held to perfection by a kangaroo court which will use it as an excuse for extermination at a later point. We have taken the posture of a defendant agreeing to stand trial." Wisse defined as a serious problem "the poini^f collusion between sustained enmity and the liberal imagination. There is a liberal disincUnation to recognize Arab hatred. The liberal imagination detests aggression and force and camouflages aggressive intention in order to avoid dealing with arms and defense. It sees people as good, and conflict resolution as the solution." The inversion of history has gained "day-by-day credibility, and a generation is growing up with it as fact," Wisse asserted. This has occurred through two phasesestablishing symmetry between the two sides, and then turning Israel into the aggressor.

By Judith S. Antonelli Boston Advocate Staff BOSTON - Excitement filled the air at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel ballroom recently as nearly 1000 people came together to strengthen the movement to combat media distortion of Israel whenever and wherever it occurs. Speaking at the national conference of CAMERA (Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America), Norman Podhoretz, editor of Commentary Magazine, stated, "This political and moral assault is a familiar experience to Jews in the diaspora; now it is the fate of the Jewish State. There is a steady stream of hectoring and harassment, unctuous in its professed concern for Israel's 'soul.' "If we do not exert ourselves to prevent a new Palestinian state, we will be guilty of complicity in the destruction of Israel, and will be cursed by future generations of Jews," he continued, describing the worst possible scenario, "The Day After Israeli Withdrawal." Even the best scenario would lead to civil war between Palestinian factions in the new state, and intervention by Syria as "peacekeeper," Podhoretz said. He characterized this as "the Lebanonization of the new Palestinian state. Having tasted a bit of Syrian rule, the Palestinians might welcome the return of Israel," he added. Ruth Wisse, professor of Jewish Studies at McGill University, spoke on "Inverting History and Events:

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"Explanations are calculated to conceal rather than reveal the truth," she stated. "Israel is on public trial as a way of life. Instead of seeing the conflict as a war of states that want to destroy a neighbor against a state that wants to survive, the Arab war against the Jews is turned into an Israeli war against the Palestinians. People want to believe Jews are responsible. If Jews, who are usually reasonable and tolerant, are responsible, then the problem can be solved. But if the Arabs are responsible, the outlook is very bleak. Alan Keyes, former U.S. ambassador who appeared on the panel discussion following Days of Rage on PBS, offered his analysis of the root of the problem of media bias against Israel. Stating that he doesn't "watch TV news anymore as a matter of principle," Keyes lamented that "50 percent of people get all their information from TV and are Uving in a fictionalized world." "Why should the media sign on to an underlying desire to destroy Israel?" he asked. "Is it done with good intention? They think they are right, and are motivated by a deep moral commitment that justifies their selectivity and enables them to move from information to persuasion." There has been a "total shift in concept, in the paradigm of the Middle East," Keyes continued. "Instead of the issues of peace, security and war, a human rights paradigm has been substituted. Once there is the view that an innocent population is being oppressed and (Continued on Page 5)

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(Continued from Page 1) openness in the Soviet Union is the rising tide of antiSemitism showing itself in the public press. m@irirD@ mallflinKS "Drown the Russians in a sea of Jewish blood ... kill the kikes ...," were some of the items pointed out to me. Precarious aituation The precarious situation of Soviet Jews was spelled My trip to the Soviet Union embedded many memo- out by Soviet Jews who had been refused permission to ries and it's most difficult to single out highlights when leave the Soviet Union (Refuseniks) and by thos'f who I am asked to do so. are planning to leave. There is one story, however, which stirs the emotions "It no longer is a question of whether we should leave. and I'd like to tell you about it. It's a question of can we go to the United Stales or do Leon Uris, author of the Exodus, was in the Soviet we have to go to Israel," was a statement common to Union the same time as our group was. He traveled to many I met. Comments from Soviet Jews came in open meetings t^he same places we did under the sponsorship of B'nai B'rith and we met at a wall-to-wall gathering of Soviet in public places without fear of KGB and interference and American Jews in a small restaurant in Moscow. by police or soldiers, "If someone had told me a few years ago that this Mr. Uris was in the Soviet Union to seek out a publisher for Exodus, and he was only partly successful. He openness would exist, I wouldn't have believed it," found publishers who were willing to produce his book, Shirley Goldstein, chairman of the Omaha Soviet Jewry but none wanted to pay royalties. So, no deal was struck Committee and a board member of the Union of Counbecause B'nai B'rith was depending upon th.e royalties cils for Soviet Jewry, said. The awakening and resurgence of Jewish interest was to fund some of its charitable activities. ' The famous author also participated in the Simchat reflected in a massive turnout of Soviet Jews in front Torah celebration at the Synagogue on the Hill and car- of Moscow's Synagogue on the Hill. I first visited the synagogue on Aarkhipova street on ried a Torah to the delight of the hundreds lucky enough the afternoon before Simchat Torah and was able to take to be inside the building. When asked about the highlight of his trip, he re- the interior photos accompanying this article. When I returned on the evening starting the celebrasponded with the news that refusenik Michael Chlenov tion of the holiday, it was impossible for me to even presented him with an underground copy of Exodua (produced by copy machine) that had circulated illegally reach the synagogue steps. Thousands jam street through hundreds of hands. Thousands (estimated at up to 10,000) jammed the A tear-drenched Uris replied; darkened street and it seemed hopeless to even try and "This means more to me than a Nobel prize." This photo of Mr. Uris was taken by a photographer reach the steps to take photos of the activity. However, I didn't travel more than 4,000 miles to be in Leningrad. Hopefully, we'll have his name translated denied this opportunity. With camera held overhead, I when we publish some additional photos. started to fire the flash and shout press while pushing and shovinK. Ultimately, the jostling took me to the wall of the synagogue where, by holding the camera overhead, I started

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to shoot photos. Unable to focus or even see the settings on the camera, I was pleasantly surprised to find, back in Omaha, that my pictures had turned out. The excitement of the evening was fueled, in part, by th6 unexpected appearance on the synagogue steps of the Jewish Boys' Choir from London. These boys were on tour in Moscow and apparently canceled their scheduled public appearance because the Soviet authorities would not cooperate in making it possible for them to functicm in an Orthodox manner. For example, the group wanted hotel rooms close to the ground floor so that they would not have to take elevators during the Sabbath. No special consideration was shown. Jewish Boys Choir performs Consequently, the singers became available for holiday celebrating at the nearby synagogue and the crowd moved (similar to a Nebraska football wave) in time with the Hebrew and Yiddish melodies. Not feeling brave enough to risk getting crushed near the wall, I made my way back to the main intersection, stopping to chat with revelers on the way. My questions were about the same to all who could speak English: "Why are you here?" And the answer would be: "I am a Jew." "What does that mean?" "This is my holiday." "Do you also come here on Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur?" "I don't understand." "Do you only come on this holiday?" "Yes." "Have you ever been inside the synagogue?" "No." It became clear that the crowd, consisting mostly of teenagers and young adults, imderstood the holiday to be a great social/cultiu-al occasion, an opportunity to meet with fellow Jews and express their Jewishness in the only way they knew. Please turn to pages 10-11 for Simchat Torah photos.

I would suggest that such attitudes are nothing more than the sort of stereotyping that we so justly disapprove of when applied to Jews. Such attitudes also contribute further to dashing whatever hopes might still exist for peace in the region by discussing the issues through attacks rather than proposing solutions to the issues. Finally, the attack is irrelevant to the issues. I suspect that one reason an Arab symphony has not come to Omaha is because of a musical heritage far different than the Western music played by symphony orchestras. Even if you are arguing that Western music is superior to Middle Eastern music on some unknown musicological scale, it is difficult to see what that has to do witn the issues upon which Israel receives criticism, the starting point of the editorial. I suspect that many would argue that Roman culture was superior to Jewish cultiue at the time of Rome's control, but that has little to do with whether such control was right or wrong. To the Editor. I thought the first part of the editorial was correct and I am writing you in regards to an advertisement I worthwhile. But please do not give lie to the contention received in the Jewish Press. I am referring to the adver- that Israel is morally superior by engaging in tactics tisement for the Pro-Choice Rally, endorsed by the that are only worthy of our enemies. Peter T. Hoffman National Council of Jewish Women. My emotions were mixed as I read the flyer; I was both grieved and outraged to find not only the NCJW endorsed abortion but a rabbi right here in Omaha, at To the Editor Like many others in the Jewish conununity, I was disa synagogue I have attended many times ... Let's not play God, let's leave the choice of life up to mayed and upset by recent reports that have surfaced regarding an injttBtice to a Jewish World War II vetHim—He is still in control. If we are proud and claim to be Jews, we especially eran. should protect the precious value of an imbom child's His name is David Rubitsky, a sergeant in the U.S. life. The pile of flesh and bones of dead children already Army from Wisconsin, stationed at that time in New outnumbers the pile of bodies in the Holocaust. Guinea. The evil men who did not have a rightfto decide who It appears that on the night and morning of Dec. 1-2, lived and who died then—and we certainly are not the 1942, Sgt. Rubitsky defended his outfit from severe ones to decide this day. ' casualties at the hands of the advancing Japanese by Edward Beber guarding a pass. In that one night, singlehandedly, using three small To the Editor: , arms which he fired alternatively to keep the enemy conI am writing in response to the last p«ragriq)h of your fused and the guns from overheating, he slew some 600. editorial of Oct. 27 Jewish PTCM. Quite franklyt I found His action stopped the enemy cold and prevented the it offensive and contrary to those standards that we ask destruction of most of Sgt. Rubitsky's fellow soldiers. the world to apply to us as Jews. The last paragraph It then appears that two of Rubitsky s immediate sunu nothing more Uuui an attack on Arab culture and perior officers confirined his heroic actions and jointly the Arab people by stating that they contribute noth- they approached their next superior officer in the chain ing to civilization. ^ of conunand with a recommendation of the CongresI suggest that if such an attack was made against sional Msdal of Honor for Sgt. Rubitsky. Jewiah culture or the Jewish people, besides disagree-' The response, confirmed by both Officers and a d^k ing on the merits, you would correctly didm the attack at the headquarters who overheard it was, "We don't u anti-Semitic. It is ens thing to attack those polkies give medals to Jews." of the Arab govsnunanU that quite corrsetly shouM bs fftlttwf^ It ia anothtr to coodsmn an entire psople (Coatiiined on Page 6) aa wsU as their culture.

To th^ Editor: Sometimes we have to stand up for what we believe in! This Sunday we have that opportunity by being a part of the Pro-Choice Rally, "Mobilize for Women's Lives" on the steps of the State Capitol at 2 p.m. The Supreme Court has shown that they can no longer be counted on to protect a woman's right to privacy in reproductive choice. Therefore, it is incumbent upon each of us to let our politicians know how we feel. If yoO support a woman's right to choose an abortion, .think about joining us on Sunday. NCJW has three buses going to Lincoln, and there may still be a spot for you. Call Suzie, 333-3737, to reserve your seat or for any other rally details. This is our opportunity to stand up for reproductive freedom and privacy. Please come stand with us! Carol Bloch, Anne Broder, Jan Schneiderman and Suzie Singer NCJW's Rally Committee

^ The Jewish Press (Founded In 1920) Oliver B, Poilak President, Jewish Press Board of Directors Board Members: Sheila Priluck, vice president; Scott Friedman, treasurer; Bonnie Horwich, secretary; Jill Kushiier Belmont, Kabbi Sidney H. B/ooks. Ronald Budwig, Richard Fellman, Ellv Gordman, Aaron Hostyk, Carol Katzman, Jody Malasnock, Lvnda Mirvish, Manlyn Pred, Suzanne Singer and Gloria Wagner. Morris Maline Editor-in-Chief Judith Marburg, Managing Editor; Sheryl Friedman, Business Manager; Judv Stff, Production Assistant; George Schapiro, Office Volunteer. Sales Representatives: Barbara Prtnkel, Diane Baum, Deenie Meyerson, Dora Shefren and Rocky Stem. ; Editorials eipress the viewg of the writer and are not necesurilv • representative of tk* views «(the Jewish Press Board, the Jewish : Federation ol Omaha or the Omaha Jewish Community as a whole. Th< Jtwiih PraM li not rwpoiuibU (or tlx Kuhruth of any product or ntabUihiMnt. Raprint rifhta ara raaarvad uxl advartiiing rtlM w* avail. able upon rcquaat. ' UMdliot for iwwa and advlHJainf la Friday at 0 a.m.. pracading laaua.

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IF (a(s6ft®g@6(a)aih(S(8(flateir] (Continued from Page 4) So matters stood until recently when the story began to leak out that Pavid Rubitsl^r, now in his 70*8, was denied military recognition based on the anti-Semitic feelings expressed. Because of my concern, I wrote to our U.S. Senators and Congressman Hoagland. I think our Jewish community in Nebraska should know the response from our delegation in Washington, D.C. Firstly, Congressman Hoagland called several times to coordinate efforts with the Wisconsin delegation, that being Rubitsky's home state. Sen. Exon immediately contacted the Army and has been working with the Congressional-Army Uaison office to see to it that this wrong is righted. Sen. Kerrey, respecting David Rubitsky's age, is directing efforts in an attempt to cut red tape in the required investigational process that usually takes a minimum of 18 months. All of the members of Congress mentioned have called or had their staff call in response to my inquiry and have promised to keep me advised of progress. I shall be glad to share what information I receive with the rest of the community. : I think our conununity should well recognize the efforts of Sen. Exon, Congressman Hoagland and Sen. Kerrey for their concern and swift response to help a Jew who isn't even their constituent. David S. Perlman To the Editor: Your editorial, "Questions and Answers" by Morris M aline in the Oct. 27 issue of the Jewish Press was a masterpiece. Many other answers have consumed several pages but have not been as direct or as relevant to the questions, "Why do we hear so much about Israel and nothing at all about the Arab nations?" Congratulations for a brilliant answer. As usual, this newspaper provides excellent coverage of Jewish news and superb editorial analyses. Zeph Telpner

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LOS ANGELES (JTA) - Two Hebrew weekly newspapers here are . locked in a major circulation war to see who can win over the largest segment of the estimated 120,000 to 200,000 Israelis living in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. Specifically, the upstart Hadashot L.A. is challenging the more established Yisrael Shelanu for readers, and more importantly, for their advertising dollars. And the cru-

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CAMERA parley analyzes bias (Continued from Page 3) deprived, and the victim has been identified, there is no patience with the details of background and history. Emotions are inflamed and there is the urgency to dosomething now. "This paradigmatic shift has devastating implications," he warned. "Days of Rage was journalism that fit the paradigm. There is no Arab role in this conflict anymore, have you noticed that? The paradigm doesn't have room for it." Calling the estabUshment of a Jewish State "an insult to the manhood of the Arab which must be revenged," Keyes went on to condemn the double standard which the media "tacitly allows" by ignoring Arab tyranny. "Why do the so-called champions of Palestinian freedom not champion it in Jordan, which is mostly Palestinian, even though the king recently tried to change the census to hide tUs fact?" Keyes demanded. "In their demand for democratic aspirations, the Palestinians dare not speak the name of freedom in the Arab world. I am looked upon as an ungodly heretic for calling for a truly representative government in the state of Jordan." Arab responsibility must be clearly articulated under the human rights paradigm that exists today, he concluded. Professor Alan Dershowitz of Harvard Law School spoke, he said, "not bs a Jew, not as a Zionist, but as a human rights activist." Emphasizing his civil libertarian view that the answer to media distortion is "more speech, not less" through censorship, Dershowitz stressed the importance of "correcting every misstatement of fact, because once lies are allowed to be repeated they become the truth. "Human Rights Hypocrisy, Human rights advocates are being "turned into hypocrites all over the world," he stated. "One comes away (from the media] believing that Israel is among the worst human rights offenders in the world today. Israel doesn't even belong in the same volume with other human rights offenders. Israel is condemned more often than any nation in the world, but it belongs near the very top of the list of those most sensitive to human rights. No country so threatened has ever given so much concern to human rights. "Any democracy can be provoked into overreaction. That is the goal of the intifada. Palestinians determine the number of casualties by putting women and children in the front line. The U.S. has never had a provocation comparable to Israel's, yet it detained JapaneseAmericans in camps with no due process," Dershowitz maintained. Noting that the freest press in the Arab world exists imder Israeli rule on the West Bank, and that if there are elections there it would be "the first election ever in all of the Arab world." Dershowitz said the problem is not that the media focuses too much on Israel, but that it does not pay enough critical attention to the Palestinians, the PLO and the Arabs. "Here are some stories we have not seen on TV," he said, Usting 21 topics as recommendations for future PBS documentaries. These included: the anti-Jewish aspects of the Palestinian movement; PLO support of the Chinese repression; Arab voices of dissent against PLO terrorism ("a very short show"); a history of Arab democracy, election and free speech ("anotlier short show"); what Arab children are taught about Jews and Israel ("That one could be three to four hours"); the Arab boycott and its anti-Semitic implications; and other stateless refugees whose need for a homeland "is stronger than the case for a 23rd Arab country." Jews are first-class citizens in America who have a right and a duty to complain, Dershowitz concluded.

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"Until the media gets it ri^t—complain! We have nothing to fear from the truth." The CAMERA conference included visual presentations by Andrea Levin, executive director of the Boston chapter, on bias in The Boatoii Globe, and Reuven Koret, a member of Boston CAMERA, on bias in ABC, NBC and CBS. Charles Jacobs, deputy director of Boston CAMERA, spoke about the PBS teacher's guide, Arab and Jew: Wounded Spirits in a Promised Land. "Arab propagandists have found a direct line into American classrooms. Under the guise of teaching peace, it incites students against Jews," Jacobs warned. Its "moral equivalence" and assertion that Jews and Arabs basically got along before theestablishment of Israel is "a lie wrapped in a fairytale," he added. "If antiSemitism is a Ught sleeper, then PBS has just placed 40,000 alarm clocks in American classrooms." Jerold Auerbach, professor of history at Wellesley Collet, spoke about The New York Times. Beginning with Thomas Friedman's coverage, Auerbach went on to say that "the more intriguing issue here is the prolonged Jewish identity problem" of the Times. "The Ochs and the Sulzbergers never wanted the paper to seem too Jewish," he reminded his audience. "If Jews, as Friedman claims, are the leading players in a biblical superstory which intrigues the West so much, then how does one explain the Times' profound silence during the Nazi era?" After elucidating some examples of the paper's relegation of Holocaust news to minor stories on inside pages, Auerbach concluded, "Who says history doesn't repeat itself? The Times' coverage is as problematic as ever." David Wyman, the non-Jewish author of The Abandonment of the Jews, was the last speaker and he dared to make a charge which none of the Jewish speakers did: that the "significant factor" in media bias now as well as during the Holocaust is anti-Semitism. "I have no hesitation in calling a spade a spade," he asserted. "I am very particular about leveling that charge, but I am forced to that conclusion. It is not intentional. The people in the media would not personally mistreat a Jew. But beneath the surface, unconsdouk and uncrystallized, there is a definite negativity toward Jews that is deeply engrained in Western society, the legacy of 2000 years. Almost all non-Jews are infected as children, but each of us can confront that prejudice and subdue it."

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Beth Israel Synagogue FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat Service, 4:45 p.m. Late Fanuly Service, 8 p.m. The D'var Torah at the late service will be presented by Susan Shyken. In the absence of Cantor Fettman, who will be in Montana for a speaking engagement, the service will be led by Dr. Paul Shyken. Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by Sisterhood. SATURDAY: Morning service, 8:45 a.m. In the absence of Cantor Fettman, Dr. Paul Shyken and Aron Zeiderman will lead the service. The kiddush will be hosted by Dorothy and Rubin Ratner in honor of their 49th wedding anniversary. Mincha, 4:45 p.m. Mincha will be followed by Ma-ariv, Shalos Seudos and the Havdalah Service. Sitter service is available. SUNDAY: Minyanaire Service, 9 a.m. WEEKDAYS Minyan at 7 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. SISTERHOOD DONOR LUNCHEON The Annual Sisterhood Donor Luncheon will be held on Nov. 14 at 12:30 p.m. in the Social Hall. Chairpersons are Georgia Anne Steinberg and Jeanne Shechet. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The next Board of Commissioners meeting is Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Social Hall.

PERSONALS Faye and Howard Ruback and Celia Schwartz want to thank all family and friends for their contributions and cards in memory of their dear sister, Elsie Schwartz. We love you all. We would like to thank all our family and friends for all the cards, flowers and contributions made on behalf of our dear mother, Celia Schwartz, during her recent illness. We love you all. Fayc & Howard RnbMk and Celia Schwartz Help Wanted Eaay Wotkl Excellent Payl AwcmMe products at horn*. CaBlorlnlormallon. l-602-838-8885,ext.W4992. Optlond itatt-up matertal avaUabll for $25

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Beth El Synagogue Rabbi Paul Brazen and Cantor Emil Berkovits will conduct the services. FRIDAY: Services at 6 p.m. Shabbat Family Dinner will follow services. SATURDAY: Morning service, 9:30 a.m. Babysitting is available from 10 a.m. Junior congregation begins at 11 a.m. Minha-Ma'ariv, 4:55 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. LUNCH AND LEARN Lunch and Learn series with the Rabbi will continue on Nov. 16, noon, at the synagogue. B'NOT MITZVAH Paula McCreight, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gene McCreight, will become a Bat Mitzvah on Friday evening, Nov. 10, and Saturday morning, Nov. 11. Carrie Jacobson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jacobson, will become a Bat Mitzvah on Friday evening, Nov. 17, and Saturday morning, Nov. 18. CONCERT Beth El wilt present a concert featuring Bemice Sommer Bramson, soprano, Sunday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. She will be accompanied by Hui-Mei Lin, piano, and Alan Bramson, clarinet. This concert is dedicated to the memory of Cantor Aaron I. Edgar. Tickets may be purchased at the office or at the door. MEN'S CLUB BREAKFAST Men's Club will have a breakfast honoring new members on Sunday, Nov. 19 at 9:45 a.m. There will be a speaker and a short program on the 60-year history of Beth El.

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Lincoln B'nai Jeshurun FRIDAY: Sabbath dinner for religious school families, 6 p.m. Sabbath Family Service, 7:45 p.m. SUNDAY: Hebrew School, 9 a.m. Religious School, 10 a.m. Preschool, 10:45 a.m. ADULT EDUCATION Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. CHOIR Choir rehearsal, Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m.

Lincoln Tifereth Israel FRIDAY; Services at 8 p.m. SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m.

Blumkin Home FRIDAY: Evening service, 7 p.m. SATURDAY Morning service, 9 a.m. The residents and staff of the Rose Blumkin Home invite the families, volunteers and friends of the residents to attend services in the Herbert Goldsten Chapel. Kiddush follows services on Shabbat.

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

Council Bluffs B'nai Israel Nov. 17, Services, 7:30 p.m. Leading services will be Rabbi Sharon Stiefel. Oneg Shabbat follows services. Nov. 18, Havdalah Service—Dairy Potluck followed by a discussion on "Introduction to Reconstructionism" with Rabbi Sharon Stiefel, 5:30 p.m., at the synagogue. For information, call Brent Bloom, 342-2833 days, or 345-9654, evenings.

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Temple Israel FRIDAY: Services at 8:15 p.m. Composer-in-Residence Bonia Shur wiU conduct a Special Shabbat Service set to music for orchestra, choir and cantor. The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by Temple Sisterhood. SATURDAY: Shabbat morning service, 11:15 a.m. SITTER SERVICE Sitter service is available for the Shabbat evening service as well as the Shabbat morning service. There are, however, no facilities for infants. Reservations are necessary. B'NOT MITZVAH Jennifer Leigh Hoberman, daughter of Leslie "Cookie" and Gerald Hoberman, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah at Shabbat morning services on Nov. 11.' Elizabeth Jane Kaplan, daughter of Sally and Gary Kaplan, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah at Shabbat morning services on Nov. 18. COMPOSER-INRESIDENCE WEEKEND Bonia Shur, director of liturgical arts, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, will be the composer-in-residence Nov. 10-12. Mr. Shur is a versatile composer who has written for theater, television and film. The entire community is invited to hear Mr. Shur during the following times: Friday, Nov. 10,8:15 p.m., a special Shabbat service by Bonia Shur set to music for orchestra, choir and canton Saturday, Nov. 11, 3:30 p.m., "The Challenge to Compose for the Synagogue," featuring live performance, taped music, communal participation, and an innovative Havdalah service will follow; Sunday,Nov. 12, 10 a.m., "From Traditional to Jazz in the Reform Synagogue," brunch included.

PJ:.P. Parallel Education for Parents (P.E.P.) will attend the morning session with Composer Bonia Shut; on Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. ADULT EDUCATION Tuesday, Nov. 14. Introduction to Judaism, 7:30-10 p.m. TOT SHABBAT CLUl^ A program featuring Jewish songs and activiiiftloT one-five year olds %ul their parents will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7-7:45 p.m. This program is designed to build skills and snthusiasm for the 4 p.m. Tot Havdalah 9«vke on Nov. 18. Than is no fse, but raaorvaUons are reqosatsd by Nov. 18. Please ph(ms 666^586.

Parashat Lekh Lekha Famine... and the God who blesses Us The problem of world saying that life may be hunger has become m- hard even for the most creasingly acute, increas- worthy of us, and that ing apace with the grow- hardships are the means ing world population. If by which God teaches us countries in trouble could, and hardens us for life. at least, be unified in their If we are talking theolefforts to overcome the ogy, and if we are looking problem, there could be for a way to justify the hope for solution. The very fact of hunger and faith in pressure of population, God at the same time, I however, leads to internal cannot fault the answer dissent and conflict—and the Midrash gives to these necessarily aggra- Abraham's complacent acvate the problem. ceptance of the famine. It is not to this problem The problem, however, that I would address my- is deeper, and some more self in these lines. Rather profound answer must be I would turn attention to found. The earth is so ancient beliefs centering good, so fair, so beautiful, around the fact of hunger so bountiful, and mankind in the world. has such intellect, such imIt is in our own Sidrah agination, such virtue, that the famous lines oc- such godliness—why then cur about the blessing of does mankind face such inAbraham by God, and the surmountable problems? blessing of the world Why do parents of the inthrough him and his chil- nocent sleeping infant dren: "And I will make of stand over the crib overthee a great nation, and I whelmed with awe, but will bless thee and make worry about how life will thy name great; and be treat him/her? thou a blessing... and in Why are our achievethee shall aU the families ments so far behind our of the earth be blessed." yearnings? The new JPS translation gives this for the last phrase: "... and all the families of the earth shall bless themselves by you." Only a few verses later we are told that there was a famine in the land, and Abraham and his retinue had to go down to Egypt in order to sustain themselves. The Midrash cannot pass this by without noting the character of Abraham. Here he was just promised that this land would belong to his family forever; moreover, he would be blessed, and he Former Omshan Shawould be the paradigm for ron (Frank) Goldman blessing yi all the and her husband, Elliot, world... And now: hunofNOTthbrook,Ill.,will ger, famine! receive the "Lion of The Midrash notes withJudah" award at the out astonishment that 1989 Congregation Abraham offered no proBeth Shalom of Northtest, no hurt cry, "W^t a brook State of Israel minute, LordI You just Bond Dinner on Nov. said... " 12.Mrs.Goldnunisthe No. He does what is daughter of Annette practical. He goes down to Frank ScUoff. Egypt. I cannot get inside the mind of th« ancient MidNAILS BY SUE rashist But he seems to be (FoniMtly ol.BrUicl't Wty)

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JERUSALEM (JTA) Mrs. Fellman and Mrs. The Islamic religious Allen are now beginning leader of Jerusalem the fourth year of publica- banned the purchase of tion for their quarterly, in- property confiscated by forming readers about pro- the Israel Defense Force grams and eligible part- from residents of Beit Saners to help minimize in- hur, a largely Christian termarriage and assimila- Arab town near Bethletion. hem, in the West Bank. Persons and organizations interested in pursuSheikh Said Adin eling this proposal are in- Alami, the mufti of Jeruvited to contact Mrs. salem, forbade Moslems to Fellman, 5961 Western bid on articles that will be Ave. Omaha, NE. 68132, or auctioned from a customs by calling 402-551-7257. warehouse at Ben-Gurion Copies of the current is- Airport. The IDF seized sue of the Connector are the merchandise and peravailable at $3 each. sonal possessions in lieu of taxes, which Beit Sahur merchants and most other JEWISH PEACE residents refused to pay. FELLOWSHIP NEW YORK (JTA) Rita Hauser, Drora Kass, Menachem Rosensaft, Stanley Sheinbaum and Avram Udovitch, the five American Jews who met with PLO Chairman Yasir Arafat in Stockholm last Dec. 7, received the Jewish Peace Fellowship's third Abraham Joshua Heschel Peace Award.

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Shabbat Concert at Temple Israel The Temple Israel Choir will join the Composer-in-Residence, Bonia Shur, this Shabbat evening, Nov. 10, at 8:15 p.m. at Temple Israel, presenting the composer's exotic style of Sephardic music. From left, seated: Beverlee McCollum, Cantor Harold Firestone; back row: Stephen Geist, Mary Wunch, Kevin Gibbs, Madeleine Firestone, Daniel Wach, Deanna Nelson. John A. Hansen and Lois Carlsen.

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I had a minor kitchen accident the other day—nothing too serious, just bad enough to cause me to say a few naughty words and spend the next 20 minutes cleaning up a disgusting mess. It served to remind me of some of my earliest fears, as a bride, when I was first learning my way around the kitchen. At that time, the pressure cooker was a new item, one that some women were lucky enough to acquire. It wasn't electric, like our small magic appliances are today. It was just a very heavy pot, with a secure fitting lid topped with a weight that came with all sorts of warnings 'and instructions. As I said, I was a bride and had all I could do to make the toast and the eggs get finished at the same time; a pot that came with dire warnings intimidated me completely. 1 heard all sorts of tales ... this woman had an explosion which hurled spaghetti sauce all over her ceiling and that woman lost her beloved cat when the pressure cooker blew up and the little metal weight struck the catand killed it instantly! Then we (meaning other innocents) would hear that a lady in Kalamazoo was scalded beyond recognition by the steam from a pressure cooker that wasn't handled properly and still andther poor soul had her glasses shattered by who-knows-what and the pressure cooker. These were the stories making the rounds in the mid 1940's when I was in chfirge of my first kitchen. This was during the time when a big event was a new electric toaster to take the place of a little tin thing that sat on a stove burner and supported a couple of slices of bread. If it wasn't watched closely, the bread became the reason for the joke "my wife worships me. You should see the burnt offerings she gives me!" In other words, the war was just over and civilians were once again thought of as important consumers who made purchases. Which was when that scary thing, the pressure cooker arrived. Well, I must admit I always had a healthy respect for it and seldom (if ever) had the courage to use it if I was alone. I was brave if my roommate was around, but otherwise, forget it. In time, that pot became one of my favorites, but only as a pot. I managed to "lose" that important part of the lid which controlled the pressure and discovered this pot made great soup, chili, sweet and sour cabbage rolls and maybe best of all, popcorn. I used it until it looked like the health department might condemn it, then discarded it after 30 odd years. So what does this all have to do with my recent accident? Well, that occurred when a squash blew up in my microwave oven—I swear it happened. 1 always bake squash in the microwave, always with excellent results, untU the other day. I had purchased this yellow beauty called "spaghetti squash," poked a few holes in it and put it in the microwave. When the automatic timer said it was cooked, I didn't believe it and set it for a few more minutes. I nearly jumped out of my shoes when there was a muffled booom! I knew what it was and cautiously opened the microwave door. The inside was festooned with strands of the squash, seeds, outer shell and hot, hot, hot squash! What a mess. On the other hand, it was easier to clean up than sauce on the ceiling would have been, and even if I had a cat, it would have been safe. So that's my story kids. Kitchen mishaps or, Who told you it takes 12 minutes to microwave a squash?!

SOCIETY OF SURVIVORS The Society of Survivors of the Holocaust will hold a business meeting on Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the social hall at Temple Israel. Everyone interested in the cause "Commemorating the Holocaust" may participate. A 6:30 board meeting will precede the general meeting. For information, call Joe Boin, 333-2311. FRIENDSHIP CLUB The Livingston Plaza Friendship Club is planning its annual Thanksgiving Dinner for Saturday, Nov. 25, at 6 p.m., in the social hall at the Livingston Plaza Apartments. There will be entertainment and guests may attend. Reservations may be made until Nov. 16. Cost for the evening is $5 per person. For information and reservations, callJoeBoin, 333-23 H. ORT SABBATH The annual Women's American ORT Sabbath will be held on Nov. 18. Members and their fami: lies will meet at 6 p.m. at Valentino's, 132nd and Center, for dinner. After dinner, there will be a Havdalah service and dessert at the home of Joye Wees, 12605 Lafayette Circle. The Havdalah service will begin approximately at 7:30 p.m. If you are interested in attending, RSVP to Wendy Manvitz, 333-7961, or Martha Lerner, 895-6223, by Nov. 15.

HADASSAH The Omaha Chapter of Hadassah will meet on Nov. 15, 10 a.m., at the home of Julee Katzman, 1204 North 127 Avenue. The general meeting will be preceded by a brief board meeting. Cantor Leo Fettman will be the guest speaker. The meeting is open to all Hadassah members. B'NAI B'RITH Myron Kaplan, chairman of the November B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers luncheons, has announced that a lodge meeting will be held at the Nov. 15 Breadbreakers meeting. Breadbreakers, which now meets at the Venice Inn, 69th and Pacific streets, takes place every Wednesday at noon. Cost for lunch, which includes entree, spaghetti or vegetable, salad, potato and drink, is $6.' The Breadbreakers luncheons are open to the conununity.

Donor Luncheon Beth Israel's annual Donor luncheon will be held Nov. 14, 12:30 p.m., in the Beth Israel social hall. Cast members include Maggie and Donald Gerber, Rozanne Milner, Doris Parker, Susie Shyken, Marvin Parilman, Jack Cohen and Marge Nearenberg. Coproducers of "Synagogue Symphony," pictured above, are Esther Wax and Beverly Franklin. Musical arrangements, Esther Wax.

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By Estelle Rosenberg B'nai Jeshurun Temple will sponsor a Sabbath dinner for religious school families only on Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. Worship services are open to all and will begin at 7:45 p.m. October and November blessings will be announced. The cost of dinner is $4 for adults, $2.80 for children. Call the Temple office for reservations.

The Omaha Chapter-At-Large was recognized for fulfilling its 1988-89 Donor assignment and for presenting a valuable service and learning experience to the community through its joint public affairs luncheon entitled "Spiritual Custody: Dividing Body and Soul." Judy Siff, national board delegate, accepted on behalf of the chapter. Moshe Arad, brought greetings to the delegates on behalf of the State of Israel. Highhght of the convention was the presentation of the first annual Beverly Minkoff Memorial Award for Excellence in Education to Barbara Bush by President Reese Feldman. In making the presentation, Mrs. Feldman said, "Barbara Bush personifies the cause of Uteracy in the United States ... her personal commitment toward the advancement in education through literacy shows that literacy is the foundation of opportunity for all individuals."

The Omaha Chapter-atLarge received two 1988/ In accepting the award, 89 year-end awards: achievement in fulfilling Mrs. Bush stated that its Donor assignment Women's American ORT 1988/89 and a 1989 na- has had her great respect tional community service for many, many years. award for its joint public A showing of ORT affairs luncheon entitled fashions featured clothing "Spiritual Custody: Divid- designed and executed by ing Body and Soul." The high school students from chapter was also com- ORT France and ORT Ismended for demonstrating rael. The fashions showa valuable service and cased the creativity and learning experience to the proficiency of young ORT community. students. The convention's opening banquet featured NEW ISRAEL FUND guest spet^er Nancy LanNEW YORK (JTA) don Kassebaum, U.S. Senator from Kansas. The am- Norman Rosenberg has bassadors from the 23 been appointed executive countries where ORT has director of the New Israel operations were present. Fund. He succeeds JonaIsraeli Ambassador, than Jacoby.

B'nai Jeshurun Temple Sisterhood members have started to work on items for the Hanukkah Bazaar on Sunday mornings during religious school hours. Bring your craft ideas and join in,the fun and conversation. The Nov. 8 Sisterhood meeting took place at the home of Rita Babbitz. The program was on social action issues. The Nebraska CoaUtion for Choice, which is sponsored by various local groups, is holding a local rally at the State Capitol, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. Members of the Temple interested in going to the rally as a group should

First lady praises ORT By David FVifedman WASHINGTON (JTA) - Calling the 145,000 members of Women's American ORT "heroes" for their work in education both in the United States and abroad, first lady Barbara Bush said the group's efforts could best be described by Hillel's famous maxim. "You are so strongly for yourselves and your communities, but you are never for yourselves alone," Bush told the more than 1,000 women attending the closing luncheon of the organization's 30th biennial convention.

come to tne lempie at i:30 p.m. so members can carpool. Call Vicki Weisz at 4741095 for questions and comments. The Tifereth Israel Gift Shop is open to select Hanukkah and other occasion gifts. The gift shop, now stocked with many be&utiful items, will be open Sundays, 10 a.m.noon. Leelo Sommerhauser, 423-6936, or Barb Seglin, 423-5376, will help you with your selection.

Eve Hoffman, Tifereth Israel membership chairman, would like to be informed of any Jewish family new to the Lincoln community. Call her at 423-1113. The Tifereth Israel Book Fair will be held at the synagogue Nov. 12, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dalia Morgenstem is chairman.

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Sophie Davidson, Tifereth Israel Mah Jongg card chairman, reminds members it is time to purchase new Mah Jongg cards. This year both sizes, the big ones 'and the bigger ones, will cost the same—$3.75. Send your check to Sophie Davidson, 2102 South 48 Street, Lincoln, NE 68506.

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By Ben Kayfetz TORONTO (JTA) Tom Dicke, a practicing Catholic in Renfrew, Ontario, has converted to Judaism—not himself, but his store, which he declared "Jewish" in order to be open Sundays, in a challenge to the Ontario Retail Business Holidays Act. The ploy has drawn fire from Catholics and Jews. Dicke, 39, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and his wife, Pam, who is also non-Jewish, own 51 percent of Grenfrew Ltd. They operate the Giant Tiger Store under a franchise agreement with Giant Stores Ltd. Since August, it has been closed Saturdays and open Sundays. "There are 54 Giant Ti-

ger stores and I understand three others are doing it," said Dicke. He said the purpose was to persuade the provincial government to rescind the act. But if not, "We can always change back." The statute in question permits a business to be open on Sunday if it is con.sistently closed on any other day "by reason of the religion of the owner of the retail business." But the Renfrew police chief, well aware Dicke is not Jewish, has not enforced Sunday closing. David Satek, chairman of community relations for the Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario region, says he finds the whole affair distasteful.

Record number of students to participate in Bible Quiz Henry Monsky Lodge of B'nai B'rith announces that this year's Bible Quiz will be the largest in the four-year history of the event. According to Steve Riekes, lodge trustee, a record number of Omahaarea high school students have signed up to participate in the Fourth Annual Bible Quiz Contest. Those participating in the contest are Derek Alt. man, son of Francee Altman and Paul Altman; Michael Bassik, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Bassik; Dan Chandler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Chandler; Bert Cohen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Cohen; Josh Cooper, son of Dr. an(l Mrs. Ronald Cooper; Rikki Epstein, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mel Epstein; Matt Goldberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Manny Goldberg; Julie Gutnik, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Gutnik; Missy Kirke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Kirke; Annie Kotok, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Kotok; and Alan Kricsfeld, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Barry Kricsfeld. Also, Sarah Krieger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stan Krieger; Bonnie Krueger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Krueger; Nicole Lemer, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Gary Leftfiet; Gina Lewald, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lewakt Andy Nathan, SOD of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Nathan; Phillip Paley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Piley; Joah Parilman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Parilman; Amy Perimeter, daughter of Vkki Perhneter and J^ Perimeter; tAxron PoUak, son of Dr. and Mrs. Oliver PolUk; and Elmily and Sarah R«onard, daughters of Dr. aoA<Mn- Stephen Reonard. Also, Ari Riekes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Riekes; Mordy SchwarU, "ATTENTION: EARN MONEY READING BOOKS! t32.000/year ' ' Small fse. Details. 1-40S-SS8-8886, Ext. Bk4»»3. rsKiHciom^Knu^

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Beth Israel concert Former Omahans, Bunny Sommer Bramson, soprano, and Alan Bramson, clarinetist, will perform Sunday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m., at Beth El Synagogue in a concert dedicated to the memory of Cantor Aaron L Edgar. Tickets are SIO. For tickete, call Beth El, 5633221, Dottie.Rosenblum, 3304935, or any of the following ticket sellers: Eunie Denenberg, Dee Fox, Darlene and Sherm Golbitz, Sylvia Jess, Sally and Bemie Jonisch, Ethie Roseman, Sheila Rosen, Barbara Taxman, Bemice Wolfson, or Bob and Sibbie Wolfson.

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By Diane Axler Baum An entrepreneur who serves as a part-time cantor and starred in three previous productions of "Fiddler" will recreate the role of Tevye in "Theatre at the J's" "Fiddler on the Roof," opening Nov. 30, for a 10-performance run. The announcement was made by Andy Stevenson, who is directing the musical for the Jewish Community Center stage. Jeffrey Taxman, a native OAiahan, played his first Tevye in 1972 as an undergraduate at Trinity University in Sain Antonio, Texas where he pursued a double major in music and theater. Mr. Taxman repeated his Tevye for a dinner theater in Bingharaton while studying toward his MBA in Theater Management at the State University of New York. Most recently, he played Tevye in a 1985 production at the Upstairs Dinner Theater here in Omaha. "Tevye is one of the most rewarding of all roles one could do, whether you're Jewish or not," said Mr. Taxman. "This character is comic and tragic, he sings and he dances, and the response he gets from the audience is powerful and fulfilling." Mr. Taxman's other theater credits include summer stock in New York, Maine and Texas and theater management in New York City. He has especially enjoyed playing

John Adams in "1776," and Sancho in "Man of La Mancha." he said. In 1981-82, Mr. Taxman directed the JCC's production of "Brigadoon," and the following year he played drums for the J's review, "Broadway Music, Magic and Love." Mr. Taxman serves as a cantor during the High Holidays at Offutt AFB and occasionally substitutes at Temple Israel for Cantor Harold Firestone. As Tevye, Jeffrey Taxman will share the stage with Susan Drazen in the role of Tevye's acerbic but faithful wife, Golde. Mr. Stevenson said that Mrs. Drazen, executive director of Omaha's Bureau of Jewish Education, has an extensive background in the work of Sholem Aleichem, from whose folk tales Joseph Stein developed the libretto for "Fiddler on the Roof." A graduate of the University of WisconsinMadison, Mrs. Drazen also holds a master's degree from the Jewish Theological Seminary. "I've always wanted to be in 'Fiddler on the Roof,' " Mrs. Drazen said. "If you wait 25 years for a role, you get to play the mother instead of the daughter." Portraying the five unmarried daughters of Tevye and Golde will be Susan P. Walsh, a waitress and UNO student, as Hodel; Eileen Harty, also a waitress, as Tzietd; Sara Petersen, a ninth-grader at Lewis & Clark Jr. High, as

Mr. Stevenson said he is Chava; Christina Belford as Shprintze; and Rebecca fortunate to be working Greenberg, a third-grader with Kate Schrader as muat Montclair Elementary, sical director for "Fiddler as the youngest daughter, on the Roof." Ms. Schrader has been associated Bielke. Yente the matchmaker with productions throughwill be played by Judy out Omaha, including, Weiner, assistant "Ac- "Oliver" at the Emmy tion" editor at the Omaha Gifford Children's TheaWorld-Herald, who partic- ter; "The Rocky Horror ipated this summer and Show" at Omaha Conunulast in the Omaha Press nity Playhouse, and Club's shows in Peony "A . . , My Name is Alice," last spring at the Park. Another local media per- JCC. Last spring she also sonality in the cast is Steve Adair, KVNO's toured the Soviet Union news director, who is in with the playhouse's critically-acclaimed production the chorus. Also appearing in "Fid- of "Quilters." The choreographer for dler" will be Steve Wasserman as Perchik; Tom- "Fiddler" is Mary LorMichael Newmann as Mo- raine, who has choreotel the tailor; Quentin graphed over 25 shows Sachse as Fyedka; Ceil throughout the midwest. Jenkins as Grandmother She has worked extenTzeitel; Sara Walter as Fruma Sarah; Stan Widman as the Constable; Frank Perilo as Lazar Wolf; Jon Hess as Mendel; Brent Wine as the innkeeper; and Jeremy Gorden as Auram. Members of the chorus include: Don Gerber, Karen Javitch, Jenny Javitch, Bryan Greenberg, Richard Turner, Clark Eide, Siouxsun Talkington, Bill Sachse, Crissa Sachse, Dory Gerber and Sara Templeton. MASTERSSHEET METAL for ALL your gutter needs

sively as an actress in local theaters as well as in commercials. She was most recently seen in "Frankenstein" at the Emmy Gifford Children's Theater and "The Rocky Horror Show" at the Omaha Community Playhouse. Performances of "Fiddler" will be staged from Nov. 30 through Dec. 23, with shows on Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. There will be two Sunday matinees, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17, both beginning at 2:30 p.m. Ticket information and reservations may be obtained by calling 334-8200. "Theatre at the J" is made possible, in part, by the Nebraska Arts Council and the Jewish Federation of Omaha. ,

Diane S. Halperin, of Manhattan Beach, Calif., a mental health therapist for about twenty years, has collaborated with Mary Braheny in writing a book entitled "Mind, Body, Spirit: Connecting With Your Creative Self." This book is a self-help tool for adult children who ' have grown up in dysfunctional families. This experiential guide provides transformational exercises for each developmental stage using movement, art, body releases, visualization and affirmations. The paperback book will be available in B. Dalton or Walden Book Stores. Ms. Halperin is th^ daughter of Yale and Ida Halperin.

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Special programs highlight 16th annual book month By Herb Schimel A series of programs developed especially for the Omaha Jewish community will be held at the Jewish Community Center in celebration of National Jewish Book Month as the 1989 Jewish Book Fair starts on Dec. 3 and ends on Dec. 24.

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A joyous Family Hanukkah Party is scheduled for Dec. 17, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Lunch, games, sing-a-long, stories, bingo, art projects and cooking demonstrations geared to the entire family are planned. The JCC will serve as co-sponsor for Family Day with Corey Kirshenbaum staffing the afternoon's activities.

Edylhe Wolf, Jewish Federation Library executive director, stated that the largest selection of items of Jewish interest under one roof in the Omaha area will be available for purchase at the 16th Annual Book Fair. Hundreds of toys, games, puzzles, books, cassettes and other unique items will be on display beginning on Dec. 6 and throughout the month's observance.

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has produced at least nine books on Jewish subjects. Professor Schwartz is an associate professor of Enghsh at the University of Missouri-St. Louis where he teaches classes in Jewish literature, poetry writing, short story writing, allegory and folklore.

For the 14th year in a row, the annual Women's Luncheon will be cosponsored by all 10 Jewish women's organizations in Omaha. It is scheduled for Dec. 6 at noon and will feature guest speaker Anne Roiphe.

He will deliver the community lecture on Dec. 11 in the theater of the JCC beginning promptly at 7:30 p.m. There will be no charge for the program.

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A Torah from Beth Israel Synagogue in Omaha is now resting in a new home, the Ark of the new synagogue building of Ner Tamid in Rancho Bernardo, Calif. Former Omahan and Beth Israel member William Poster, now of San Diego, In a telephone conversation with Harry Schulman of Beth Israel, mentioned that Ner Tamid, a Conservative synagogue estabhshed'in the spring of 1987, had only two borrowed Torahs in its Ark. Mr. Schulman related this to Beth Israel President Richard Katzman who, in turn, brought it before the board of the synagogue and Rabbi Isaac Nadoff. They decided to make a gift of one of their Torahs to the California congregation, Mr. Poster said. Cantor Leo Fettman of Beth Israel and Mr. Schulman examined some Torahs to select the one that would require the least amount of restorative work, according to Mr.

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First Jewish commodore honored on Veteran's Day By Rabbi Bernard S. Raskab ICopfHght Itat, JtirUh Ttltgrtpkic Agaicy\ Inc.)

ST. PAUL, Minn. — It is more than a mere accident that this year's celebration of Veteran's Day coincides with induction of Uriah Phillips Levy, the ftrst Jewish naval officer to rise to commodore, into the JewishAmerican Hall of Fame. This institution is located at the Judah Magnes Memorial Museum in Berkeley, Calif, and this is the 20th commemorative medal in the annual Hall of Fame series issued by the museum. Previous honorees have included Albert Einstein, George (^rshwin, Herbert Lehman, Levi Strauss, Jonas Sedk anat9{^c Bashevis Singer. Levy was bom in Philadelphia in 179^, the grandson of a shochet. He faithfully attended the Mikveh Israel Congregation on Cherry Street, where nis other grandfather was a pamas, or president. However, tl^e lure of the sea was too much, and at the age/of 10 he made up his mind to ship out as a cabin boy ((n the New Jerusalem. Two years later, Uriah Levy came homel»-prepare for his Bar Mitzvah. He studied with Amos Harcwlv) was a learned Jew recently arrived from Holland. Hart was also a ship's furnisher by trade and knew a great deal about the sA. Young Levy managed to acquire as much knowledge of winds and waves as he did of the Torah. On the Shabbat following Uriah's 13th birthday, the boy was called to the Torah for the reading of his haftorah. Following the service, his parents gave a feast in their son's honor and Uriah delivered an appropriate address to the guests. But the pull of seafaring remained, and two months after his 14th birthday, Uriah went to sea again, this time as a common seaman. His parents discovered they could not dissuade him. Therefore, they sent him off with their blessings and a mezuzah which he nailed to the door of his cabin. Uriah Levy adhered to his Jewish beliefs, refraining from eating piork or shellfish. Because he was a Jew, he did receive some chaffing. Later on he was subjected to vicious anti-Senutism,/but he held his ground. As he wrote in his famous Memorial to Congress, "I am an American, a sailor, and a Jew."

And he never let anyone forget it. On one occasion, Lt. William Potter, a big, red-faced man and a violent anti-Semite, called Levy "a damned Jew." Levy ignored him, but at a party later that night, Potter pushed Levy, insulted him three times and forced him into a duel. Dueling was still in vogue in 1816. Before the duel, the judge asked, "Have either of you anything to say?" Uriah replied, "Yes, 1 want to say a Hebrew prayer." He then recited the Shema. He added, "I also wish to state that, although I am a crack shot, I shall not fire at my opponent. I think it wiser if this ridiculous affair be abandoned." Potter insisted that the duel continue. Potter fired four times at Levy, who did not lift his pistol. On the fourth shot, he nicked Levy's left ear. Potter insisted on a fifth round. Finally, Levy lifted his pistol intending to shoot Potter in the leg, but the bail struck Potter in the chest and he fell back dead. Levy went to seaman's school and then continued to sail. Six months short of his 20th birthday, he took command of his first vessel, the George Washington. The so-called second American War of Independence was fought not for political freedom but for the right of American vessels to sail the high seas unmolested. When the White House declared war on June 18,1812, Levy, ever the patriot, immediately decided to join the Navy. He made the United States Navy his career and rose from captain to commodore. Commodore Levy became the first Jew so designated when he was appointed flag officer of the Mediterranean Fleet. During his service in the Navy, he could never reconcile himself to the use of the lash. When he saw his first flogging, he was filled with determination to end this brutal practice. He devoted a great portion of his time and he used every means to halt the use of whipping as a form of discipline. Finally, due tohis persistence, Congress outlawed this practice completely.

Commodore Levy wore a silver star, anchor and eaf^e on the strap of each epaulet, as befitting his rank. W^ Levy was ordered to bring his fleet home from the Mediterranean, he dispatched one ship, the Macedonian, to bring a wagon load of earth fi-om the Holy Land back with it. He then presented this earth to Congregation Shearith Israel, so that a small portion of holy earth could be used in the traditional manner of a Jewish burial service. Throughout his life. Levy was active in Jewish community affairs. He was the first president of the Washington Hebrew Congregation, and in 1854, he sponsored the new Hebrew School of the B'nai Jeshurun Educational Institution in New York. His wife, Virginia (of the famed Sephardic Jewish Lopez family) once revealed in her diary: "Spent Yom Kippur with Baron and Baroness Rothschild, who had a synagogue in their home." "The funeral of Levy, as recorded in the New York Herald on March 26,1862, was most remarkable. In addition to the United States Naval traditions and honors, a full Jewish funeral service was conducted by Rabbi Lyons of Shearith Israel Congregation. Hebrew prayers were recited, and three captains and three lieutenants carried his coffin. They stopped seven times as the Hebrew Psahns were chanted^ The Kaddish was recited and dust was thrown on his coffin. During World War II, the destroyer U.S.S. Levy was named in his honor. The first permanent Jewish chapel built by the United States Armed Forces is the Commodore Levy Chapel at the Norfolk, Va., naval station. At the dedication. Rear Admiral George Rosso, chief of chaplains, noted: "This ceremony today embodies a great tradition, freedom of religion for the individual and for the community in which he Uves." The Uriah P. Levy Medal features on the obverse aide a front-facing portrait of him by 19th century artist, Thomas Sully. Behind him is a scroll bearing the inscripLevy venerated Thomas Jefferson. When he wit- tion "Abolished flogging in the U.S. Navy." The reverse nessed, Monticello, the famous home of this great presi- carries a rendition of Monticello with Thomas Jefferdent, fall into ruins, he could not bear it. He purchased son's signature. It is fitting that this singular tribute to Levy occur the estate for $2,700 and then, at his own expense, as Jewish war veterans join with their comrades of all undertook a costly restoration program. Upon his death, he bequeathed the house and 2,500 faiths to celebrate Veteran's D^y. (Beniard Raakw U rabbi frit— of tb« Tempk o{ Aaroo in acres of surrounding property "to the people of the St. Paul, Minn., ud aatkor ol t)w tiUoc}. UMrt of WMUL) United States."

Israel's Inner Cabinet votes to accept Baker's five-point plan

By David Landau JERUSALEM (JTA) The floundering peace process seemed to get back on track Sundiay, when Israel's Inner Cabinet voted ^3 to accept U.S. Secretary of SUte James Baker's five-point proposal for a dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians.

Israel's acceptance was made contingent "on the understanding" that the

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