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Freda Keet speaks to Omaha community By Joanie Jacobson Federation public relations director The Jewish Federation of Omaha will sponsor a Community Forum featuring Freda Keet, noted Israeli broadcaster, on Sunday, at the Jewish Community Center, noon to 1 p.m. Miss Keet was the guest speaker at an Oct. 29 event for Divisions 12 and 13 of the men's 1990 UJA/Federation Campaign, and according to Robert Gordman and Murray H. Newman, general chairmen of the men's division, "... her message was so important and she was so well received that we decided to offer the entire Omaha Jewish community the opportunity to hear her." Harold Zabin, cochairman of Division 12, described Miss Keet as "... wise, entertaining and profound... She is a dynamic and spellbinding speaker." Mr. Gordman emphasized that Miss Keet briugs a "different perspective on what's happening in Israel with respect to the intifada. For

Freda Keet the first time, Jaraelis are afraid,"-^he explained. "They feel fear, not arrogance and strength. "Most of us have a very narrow view about what's really going on in the middle east and with Israel," he continued. "It's not just what we read in the World Herald and see on the 6 o'clock news. Freda Keet brings it to light both as an excellent speaker and a stimulating actress." An award-winning actress and noted television and radio program editor and director, Miss Keet is one of Israel's foremost woman broadcasters for Kol Israel, the national radio service.

Community to hear 'gifted' speaker By Herb Schlmel Excitement reigns according to comments made by some of the members of the various committees planning the 16th annual Jewish Book Month celebration sponsored by the Jewish Federation Library. Professor Howard Schwartz, who will deliver the annual community lecture on Dec. 11 at tha JOG at 7:30 p.m., was daaoibed as a prolific writer of books on Jewish subjacts and as a spellbinding speaker. Sara Juater, community lecture chairman, referred to Prof. Schwartz as a gifted taacher. An aaaociate profeaaor of Engiiah at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, he teaches coursea in Jewish Literature, Poetry Writing, Short Story Writing, AlkflOfty «ad FoUdore. Profeaaor Schwartz will diacuaa "Jewish Talea of the Supernatural" followed by both a queationand-anawer period and a racaption.

Leningrad starts first Jewish Sunday school This dramatic photo of students at the first Jewish Sunday school in Leningrad was taken recently at my request by Leonid (I don't have his last name yet) of Leningrad. This is a school that we didn't visit during our recent trip to the Soviet Union, bat I understand from Leonid that 50 children from seven to 14 are enrolled learning "Jewiak language," music, Jewish history and tradition as well as geography. My series of articles will resume next week. (MM.)

'JAP Jokes' issue: No laughing matter By Jan Perelman Women's Division, publicity chairman

Prof. Howard Schwartz In the last 15 years, Professor Schwartz has produced nina books on Jewish subjects. Edythe Wolf, UhrariaB, commcDted that "Jewish Talea of tiie Supanatural" are storiaa that are found in almost avnry pbaae of Jewish UUriture after the Bible. TVy indwla talea of wawkriim apirita, marriage with demons, posaeasion by dybbuka, ghostly visitations, and other themea drawn from the realm of the supanuturaL This program, co-sponaorad by tba Jewiah Cultural ArU CoHMil. ia the nofiudlng lecture of thia aamaatar'a CJL Jewish Studiea Institute. It ia open to the entire community.

Jewish American Princess jokee—we've all heard them—caricatures of a Jewish female portrayed as pampered, aelf-indulgent, materialistic and frigid. JAP jokes are nothing new, but maqy concerned Jews today tell ua that what appears to be harmleaa humor, may actually be nothing to sinile about. "HW Jewiah American Princeaa: No Lau(^g Matter" trill be the topic of discussion at a major woman'a caritpaign kvent on Thursday. Dec. U. at Ak-Slr-Ban. The event, "A Picture Perf^t Ending...," is sponsoied by the Women's Division of the Jewish Federation of Omaha in recogmti(» of the 1990 UJA/Federation Campaign, Houaton attorney and writer ShanyMarfiahwiU speak at both a luncheon at noon and a dinner at 6 p.m. for the Dec U event. Jewiah teanage girla in the

community have been invited and encouraged to attend the evening program. According to Ms. Merfish, the perpetration of JAP jokes is demeaning, provides a vehicle for antiSemitism and sexism and affects the way society views Jewish women in general. "The term connotes idleness and dqMndency," she said. "It is not only derogatory, but oldfashioned and undermines women's recant ambition and achievemiots. It Qies b the face of Jewiah woDMO who have contributed so much. "Traditionally, Jewiah humor has aUow«(Jl Jews tt a^KNip to laugh at their oominon plight, she explafaied. "Do^ao enabled ua to find humor in the grimmeat and moat inhunaaa of aituations. JAP jokea, oo the other hand, alandar one aax. "The reault of this characterization is a stereotype formed from partidae of raaUty and fualad by anU-Samitiam in

Shmy Merfish our environment. It hurts us as we try to live with and understand one another." she said. , According to an article in Jewish Monthly, JAPBaiting is an activity practicedi on some American coUese campuses and haa many Jewiah leaders and parents worried. At Cornell University, for example. The Cornell Luaatic, a right-wing magajune. printed an article aititled, "Jap»B<}ooe: A Handy Info Packet for the Home Exterminator." On the aame campua, a fraternity aat up a fair booth entitled "Slap-A-

Jap," featuring wet sponge throwing at female images. "Slap-A-Jap" Tshirts, greeting cards and newspaper cartoons testify to the scope of the problem. In addition to such harassment, Ms. Merfish points out that negative stereotyping is dangerous because it interferes with healthy male-female relationships. "Intermarriage is not only the result of living in an open society where ethnic groups mingle, it also stems from the dark cloud of stereotyping and cliches which may turn Jewish men and women off to each other," she said. "Behind every JAP crack hes a man who views Jewiah women as pampered, demanding, emptyheaded and aelfiah. Eyen if he expresses i^ deafre to marry a Jewish women, hia notion of what Jewish women are like puta a damper on the prospect of a meaningful relationship,'- she concluded. (CoatiaMd on Page 31

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Omahan chosen Air Guard's Assistant Adjutant General Colonel Paul G. Cohen of Omaha has been chosen as the Assistant Adjutant General for Air, Nebraska Air National Guard. He succeeds Brig. Gen. Richard E. Bertrand who retires in January after serving 37 years of military service. Col. Cohen is assigned to State Headquarters, Nebraska Air National Guard. His new responsibilities include assisting the Adjutant General of Nebraska, Maj. Gen. Stanley M. Heng, in matters of command and direction of the over 1,100-member Ne. braska Air National Guard unit in Lincoln, Neb. Col. Cohen joined the Nebraska Air National Guard in March 1967. Some of the positions he has held in the Nebraska Air National Guard include, most recently, staff director of logistics. State Headquarters; deputy commander of resources, 155th Tactical Reconnais-

Colonel Paul G. Cohen sance Group; and supply staff officer, 155th Tactical Reconnaissance Group. Col. Cohen served in the Air Force from 1960-1966. The Albany, N.Y„ native graduated in 1956 from Milne High School, Albany. In 1960 he received a bachelor's degree in economics from Union College, Schenectady, N.Y. In civilian life. Col. Cohen is sales development director, Webster Advertising Specialities.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS FRIOAV, DECEMBER 1 Temple Israel Camp Weekend, Temple Israel UTTO Shabbat Dinner, K-1, Beth Israel SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 Bat Mitzvah, Stephanie DePorte, Temple Israel "Fiddler on the Rool," 7:30 p.m Beth El Jr Congregation Lunch UTTO Havdalah Social, Grade 2 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 Federation Community For.um, noon Youth Department, Candle Connection, 3 p.m BJE Israel Information Meeting, 4 p.m Mamakwhen Society, 2 p.m. Bible Quiz, 1 p.m. Na'Amat Board Beth El Joint Men's and Women's Breakfast, 10 am., Beth El OTYQ Board, 1 p.m.. Temple Israel Jr. B'nai B'rith Bowling League, 1:30 p.m.. Cougar Lanes OTYQ Spaghetti Dinnar, 5 p.m. Library Book Fair Lecture, 7:30 p.m. MONDAY, DECEMBER 4 YES, 10 Lm. College of Jawish Lavnlng, 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY, nUtilCR S Beginnina H«br«w, 10 am. Siddur Hebrew, 11 am OM TiriMrs, 10 a.m. LOVE M«elir>g, Blumkin Home, 10 am

LOVE Workshop, noon JCC Board, 7:a)p.m. Bath IVMl Sisterhood Board, 9:30am., Bath IsrMi Tampla laraal Sisterhood Board, ft:30 s.m.. Temple Israel WEDNESDAY, OECSMMR • Hadasaah Study Qroup, 9:30 a.m., Livingston Plaza B'nai B'rtth Braadbraakers, noon Ubrary Book Fair Luncheon, noon Hebrew High, 7:30 p.m. I Challanga tor LaadsraMp, 7:30 p.m. C THURSDAY. OECeMKR 7 L Brailla Claas, 9 a.m. i "Fiddler on tha Ftoof," 7:30 p.m. p Walk-in Orop-in, 10:30 a.m.. Bath El B'nai B'rith Woman's Board . Temple laraal Sisiarhcod Adult Education Claaaaa, 9:30 a.m. „ NCJW ExacuUva Maatit)g, 11 30 a.m. 2 Adult B'nai Mitzvah Claaa, 1:16 p.ni., Tampla Israel »

(S^aftSi© FANNIE DENENBERG Services were held at Beth El Cemetery on Nov. 29 for Fannie Molly Denenberg, 87. Interment was at Golden Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Denenberg, a resident of the Rose Blumkin Home, was preceded in death by her husband, David Aaron, and son. Warren. Survivors: sons, Bernard of Sunnydale, Calif., Norman of Omaha, Herbert of Philadelphia, Marshall of Los Altos Hills, Calif., Michael of Mountain View, Calif., Daniel of San Diego; daughter, Ann (Mrs. Isadore) Feinberg of Philadelphia.; sisters, Blanche (Mrs. Sam) Blend of Dallas, Texas, and Aime Zabel of Sioux Falls, S.D.; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. GERTRUDE COOPER MOZER Word has been received of the Nov. 24 death in Kirkland, Wash., of Gertrude Cooper Mozer, 37, a longtime Omaha resident. Graveside services and interment were Nov. 30 at the Mt. Carmal Cemetery in Lincoln, Neb. She was born in Sioux City and later moved to Omaha with her family. A graduate of the Omaha High School of Commerce, she was a secretary for various foderal agencies, most recently the Strategic Air Command, until her retirement in 1972. She was a Life Member of Hadassah and was president of the Business and Professional group.

Mrs. Mozer is survived by her son, Harold of Bellevue, Wash.; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to the Hadassah Medical Organization.

Annual outing By Gil Sedan JERUSALEM (JTA) Former Prime Minister Menachem Begin made one of his rare appearances in publicthis week. It was his annual outing to say Kaddish at the grave of his wife, Aliza, whose death seven years ago is believed to have prompted him to leave public office. Wearing a blue suit and a blue hat. Begin arrived at the graveside, supported by his daughters, Hasia and Leah. He and his son, Binyamin, recited the memorial prayer. The once fiery leader of the Likud bloc, who made peace with Egypt and shared the Nobel Peace Prize with the late Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, seemed a shadow of his former self.

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Israeli cabinet ministers to visit Poland, Soviets By David Landau JERUSALEM (JTA) The warming trend in relations between Israel and Eastern Europe may grow cozier this week, as a result of two ministerial missions. Vice Premier Shimon Peres left Monday on a three-day official trip to Poland. Avraham Katz-Oz, the minister of agriculture, was due to land in Moscow on Monday, becoming the first Israeli of Cabinet rank to visit the Soviet Union since the Kremlin broke diplomatic relations "with Israel in 1967. Peres, who hea^ls Is-

rael's Labor Party and is a former prime minister, is scheduled to meet with President Wojciech Jaruzelski of Poland, Prime Minister Tadeusz Mazowiecki. Communist Party leader Mieczyslaw Rakowski, Solidarity leader Lech Walesa and others. Reports from Warsaw said Peres' trip had considerable advance coverage in the official news media. Polish spokesmen were quoted as saying the visit would further improve bilateral relations with Israel, but they do not anticipate an early annoimcement of a resumption of full diplomatic ties.

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Asa member of the Board of Directors of Beth Israel I would like to express my desire to see a merger between Beth Israel and Beth El. Unfortunately, the viability of Beth Israel as a religious institution in the intermediate future is questionable unlikely. 1 believe that the majority of my co-congregants share my opinion for the following reasons: -Beth Israel is a warm, wonderful institution. Yet, it is hemorrhaging membership. In approximately six years, the decline has averaged fivrpercent annually. The median age has increased in the interim. Any hope of a rebound is unwarranted. Omaha is increasingly a community whose younger families originate predominantly from mixed religious backgrounds. Very few of these families wish to affiliate with an even nominally orthodox synagogue, and in fact they often do not meet Beth Israel's relatively rigorous halachic standards for admission. Furthermore, the community as a whole is not exactly flourishing demographically. In a recent four-mionth period the Jewish Press listed 24 deaths and nine births within the Omaha Jewish community. In the same period there were four weddings performed by rabbis, yet only one of the couples indicated plans to settle here. For all these reasons the reservoir of potential for new Beth Israel members is low, indeed. The rate of attrition may very well accelerate in the future. —The impressive edifice that houses the congregation is aging. Fewer families will be under a greater burden to keep up maintenance. As it stands now, a typical Shabbat sees fewer than 50 people in the huge sanctuary (less than half are under the age of sixty). -The location is bad. Fifty-second and Charles is not 120th and Pacific Street. * * * Naturally there are negotiable points in any merger discussion between the two synagogues. I understand that some conversations have abeady taken place with the result more or less a stalemate. The following potential areas of contention are resolvable; 1) The matter of who would serve as rabbi is moot. Our much loved Rabbi Nadoff has retired. God willing he will be with us as counsel and sage for many years to come. A replacement will be difficult to find. Young orthodox theology school graduates—reflecting the general shift to the Right in the Orthodox world—are not going to serve in a synagogue without a mechitza (divider between men and women), much less a community without a pre-existing orthodox presence. Yet if Beth Israel seeks out a Conservative rabbi then one must ask what is the ratson d'etre for Beth Israel when there already is a conservative synagogue in Omaha. None, 1 thiiUt. 2) Ideoiogy. By no stretch of Talmudic imagination can Beth Israel be construed as Orthodox. Mixed seat-

ing is anathema to almost all Orthodox Jews. Indeed, the membership of Beth Israel in the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations has been in jeopardy for some time for this very rea8on.,While Beth Israel deviates from dominant Orthodox practices, it appears to be strikingly similar to Beth El in ritual and form. I am far from being an expert in Jewish law, but it seems to me that the relatively small gaps in order and content of the two services can be bridged. The major issue is the fact that women are not allowed on the Bimah (pul pit) at Beth Israel. I am certain that this is a non-issue to over 80% of the Beth Israel congregants. For the more traditionally-minded minority, I have a suggestion which I will broach below. 3) Beth Israel now has a highly capable Cantor, Leo Fettman. Not only is he musically knowledgeable but he is a great communicator, particularly with the young. A position of significant responsibility and prestige befitting his talents and experience must be guaranteed for him at a newly merged synagogue. I don't think this is a problem. 4) What's in a name'.' In the case of a synagogue or temple, a name carries a large amount.of emotional significance. Most of my co-congregants, myself included, couldn't bear to see the name Beth Israel eradicated. So I suggest the initially awkward but mutually appealing Beth El/Beth Israel, Omaha. One needn't have a Solomonic aptitude to see this as the optimal solution to this question. 5) From an economic standpoint, a merger would be most advantageous to both parties. Beth Israel's building is currently appraised at approximately $1 nullion. Even if this figure is somewhat grandiose, there is an endowment fund with over $400,000 (largely due to the diligence of Jack E. Cohen). Surely the $1 milUon-plus that Beth Israel can put on the table when negotiating points of ideology, positions, and nomenclature carries a great deal of weight with a synagogue in the midst of an ambitious fund-raising drive for a new building. * * * Now is the propitious time for a merger between Beth Israel and Beth El-a feat which would hasten the completion of a beautiful new building, lead to a fuller sanctuary on Shabbat, and have a synergistic effect on the morale of both congregations. For th^ small handful that would object to joining a synagogue which admits women to the Bimah, as well as some current midtown members of both synagogues, who will find the trek out to the new synagogue incon venient or daunting, 1 suggest the purchase of a mod est structiu^ in the center of town for a more traditional shul. That way everybody's happy even in a typically contentious Jewish community. A merger between Beth El and Beth Israel would be a rare win-win accomplish ment. and a stellar alternative to continued atrophication on Beth Israel's part.

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By Edwin Eytan PARIS (JTA) - The mayor of Aix-Les-Bains in southwestern France has vowed to stand fast against a drive led by a right-wing town council member to cancel plans for the construction of a new synagogue and yeshiva. Council member Jean Murguet argued that "there are as it is already too many Jews in our town" in an appeal made by him and six right-wing colleagues against the lease of a city-owned 6,000-square meter plot to a Jewish foundation, just approved by Mayor Gratien Ferrari.

shiva and other Jewish centers of learning. Apart from seasonal students, the permanent Jewish population numbers no more than 1,000. Aix-Les-Bains is also a famous summer resort. Murguet and several other council members are spreading fear that the sight of people in. traditional Jewish garb with beards and payot would discourage tourists.

Jean Kahn, chairman of CRIF, the representative council of French-Jewish organizations, denounced Murguet's remarks as anti-Semitism of the most blatant sort. Mayor Ferrari, a centerThe foundation plans to erect a modem synagogue, right politician of Italian a school, conununity cen- origin, told French Radio ter and library on the land. that most citizens support The city of 25,000 on the hisdecision to approve the shores of Lake Bourget is lease and he would not home to a well-known ye- reconsider.

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Beth Israel Synagogue FRIDAY:/Kabbalat Shabbat Service, 4:45 p.m. Late Family Service, 8 p.m. This will be an abbreviated service. Rabbi Shoham will make his presentation, followed by a question and answer session, in the Social Hall. An Oneg Shabbat reception will follow. SATURDAY: Morning service, 8:45 a.m. Sitter service is available through courtesy of Sisterhood. Rabbi Gilbert Shoham will deliver the D'var To rah at this morning's service. A Kiddush luncheon will be served following the service. Mincha, 4 p.m. Mincha wiU be followed by a workshop conducted by Rabbi Shoham, Maariv, Shalps Seudos and Havdalah service. JR. CONGREGATION Jr. Congregation for all Talmud TorJlh students will be held on Dec. 2 in the Goldstein Chapel under the direction of Rabbi Allan Gonsher. The "Little People's Service," under the direction of Shirley Goodman, will meet in the Recreation Room. This is for children kindergarten through the second grade. Both groups meet at 10 am SUNDAY: Minyan, 9 a.m. Following the morning service, a light breakfast win be served. Rabbi Shoham will address the group. WEEKDAYS Minyan at 7 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. BAR^AT MITZVAH CLUB The Bar/Bat MiUvah Gub will meet with Cantw Leo Fettman from 9-9:30 a.m., Dec. 3, in the Youth Lounge. SISTERHOOD BOARD MEETING The Sisterhood Board will meet Dee. 5.9:30 a.m., in the Social Hall. .ATTENTION-HIR ING! (iovenuncnt jobi. youi ana. Many immwiUte optningi without wwting lilt or tcit tlT.BtOl.4S» SmaU rahindiaito Cdl I-602-A38488S. xl. R4W2

Beth El Synagogue Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emil Berkovits will conduct the services. FRIDAY: Services at 6 p.m. SATURDAY: Morning service, 9:30 a.m. Kiddush will follow services. Babysitting is available from 10 a.m. Junior Congregation begins at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served. Shabbat story time, 11 a.m. K'tanan program will meet at 11 a.m. Minha-Ma'ariv services at 4:40 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 The Lunch and Learn series with the Rabbi will continue on Thursday, Dec. 7, noon, at the synagogue. SUNDAY BREAKFAST Women's League and Men's Gub will co-sponsor a breakfast after rooming services, Dec. 3. Sol Parsow, will talk about his recent Russian trips. SECOND SHABBAT DINNER The Second Shabbat Family Dinner will be held Dec. 8 following services at 6 p.m. Resenations may be sent to Joye Wees, 12605 Lafayette Circle.

Council Bluffs B'nai Israel SERVICES: Dec. 1—Child-oriented Family Service, 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited: Oneg follows service. The synagogue is located at 618 Mynater. For directions and information, call Brent Bloom, 342-2833 days, or 3459654 evenings. There will be no third week service in DecMnbcr. a special Hanukkah Swice will be twU DM. 21.

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Temple Israel FRIDAY: Services at 8:15 p.m. Rabbi Aryeh Azriel and Cantor Harold Firestone will officiate. Pulpit guest will be Gerald W. Kaye, director of Olin-SangRuby Union Institute Camp, who will speak on "How Not to Get Lost in the Desert or the Classic Illustrated Version of the Torah." The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Art Kulakofsky in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Stephanie DePorte. SATURDAY: 11:15 a.m. SITTER SERVICE Sitter service is available for the Shabbat evening service. There are, however, no facilities for infants. Reservations are necessary. BNAI MITZVAH Stephanie Anne DePorte, daughter of Pam and Dennis DePorte, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah at Shabbat morning services on Dec. 2. Lisa Renee Coren, daughter of Fran and Meyer Coren, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah at Shabbat morning service on Dec. 9. CAMP WEEKEND Campers and parents of children of all ages will enjoy the weekend of activities planned Dec. 1-3 with Jerry Kaye, director of the Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Camp in Wisconsin. A camp reunion dinner wrill take place Friday at 6:30 p.m., preceding the 8:15 Shabbat Service. On Saturday from 9-11 a.m., studenta in grades 57 wiD enjoy summertype activities with Mr. Kaye's campfire story-telling. From 3:30-5 p.m Saturday, a session of summer

Greeks Bjr JeoCokea ATHENS (JTA) Greece has sent an unofficial goodwill miaakn to Israel, which, indudea two members of the newly elected Parliament, academicians, fcHiner ambassadors, mayors and oUter dignitariea. One otigective of the inssion 19 to help chaa^ the unflattfting iaapurf IsrwliwUfayt&diwkpiblic tkrcofh the aaaa med-

activities is planned for children in grades 2 and above and their parents. The afternoon will conclude with a Havdalah service. P.E.P. Parallel Education for ParenU (P.E.P.) will meet Dec. 3 from 10 to noon. Gerald Kaye, director of the UAHC Regional Camp, will speak on "Creating a Mensch." ADULT EDUCATION Tnesday, Dec 5. Introduction to Judaism, 7:30-10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7. God's Angry Men: The prophets-9:30-10:30 a.m; The Five Scrolls-10:3011:30 a.m.; Prayer Book Hebrew-ll:30a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Lincoln B'nai Jeshurun FRIDAY: Worship services, 7:45 p.m. ADULT EDUCATION Adult Education, Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m.

Lincoln Tifereth Israel FRIDAY: Shabbat Service, 8 p.m. Oneg Shabbat hosted by Kitty and Emanuel Wishnow. SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m. WEEKDAYS: Minyans each Monday and Thursday at 7:15 a.m

Blumkin Home FRIDAY: Evening servke, 7 p.nL SATURDAY Morning ao-vice, 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 GoUstCQ ChapeL Kkklush follows services on Shabbat.

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Paraahat Toledoi Who are we? How came we here? How shall we translate Humash and Rashi were the opening words of our inseparable, like bagel and Sidrah? "Toledot" actu- lox. ally means generations, or My congregant, and issue of, or children of, and many of his generation, in fact the Sidrah has lit- assumed that Rashi's comtle to say of Isaac, but mentary was part of the goes on to his children, Torah itself, given by the Jacob and Esau. But "Tol- Lord to Moses along with edot" is usually taken as the Torah. "history," and the New Chances are that his JPS translation has, "This teacher didn't have much is the story of Isaac." clearer an idea himself. So Now this leads me to my congregant was astonthink of history, and the ished to learn that Rashi value of its study. was an 11 th century It may be taken for French grape-grower, who granted that for most kids lived in towns in lands the very idea of history is that we would now call a turn-off. It doesn't make France and Germany, and any difference whether it that his commentaries on is American history or Bible and Talmud are the European history or Jew- greatest commentaries ish history. History is a ever achieved... Fortunbore, a drag. ate are all of those who Nonetheless, Jewish ed- read translations of the ucators are generally con- Bible in English, French, vinced that studies in his- German, and other lantory are one of the most guages, for they were productive means of trans- influenced by the insights mitting Jewish values to and unfailing understandour children and young ing of the text by Rashi, people, and for the acqui- Rabbi Solomon ben Isaac. sition of Jewish loyalties. Very much of the Bible History is subtly inter- is "history," although not nalized as one's own, my history as we would people, my family. require it to be written in At the same time, it is oUr day. And the Bible no secret that few Ameri- writers were the first "hiscans know American his- torians." They tried to tory even reasonably well, explain to their contemand few Jews know Jewish poraries in many different history even reasonably generations, who they well were and how they came to I remember the aston- be who they were. ishment—and unbelief—of a traditionally educated BfllimltOrNot congregant when he iiiMwm learned who Rashi was. As a youngster, the larger part of his traditional "heder" education was the AkConkkming'LrtibcafinB study of Humash and EVdiidtv Rashi. That is, he and his CatngFm' classmates learned the Parting more important parts of ••MISTMSMI the weekly Torah porti<m, with a few phrases of the BtaifuM commentary of Raahi.

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By Susan Drazen, director Bureau of Jewish Education On Nov. 19, the first information session about Artza, the Omaha Teen Trip to Israel, was held at the Jewish Community Center. Interested high school students and their parents learned about Artza's special place in Jewish education in Omaha. Chefs Ajon Farber and MoUie Delman pnpare for the OTYG Spaghetti Dinner.

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Ilfim®®Ilm HMM^ By Estelle Rosenberg

The LOVE steering committee met on Nov. 17 and welcomed new members Sheila Rosen and Charlotte Slutzky. Plans were finalized for the Hanukkah party which is being arranged by Lee Jane Parsow. Phyllis Hoffman and Joan Bernstein will sferve as co-chairmen for the 1990 LOVE banquet in the spring when we will be celebrating our 18th (Chai) birthday. On Nov. 1, some of the men residents went out for a "Special Men's Lunch Out Treat." Lucille Frohm, Lucille Zelinsky, Sharon Conlon and Burt Bensen traveled to Des Moines to visit the Jewish nursing home there. A very informative and enjoyable tour was arranged by former Omahan Joyce Schwartz, who is the volunteers coordinator at the life center there. We were all impressed with their facilities. During November, clergy visits were made by Rabbi Katzman, Cantor Firestone. Rabbi Kripke and Stan Mitchell. Many residents attended the Self-Help Fair at the 3CC. A special Thanksgiving dinner was enjoyed by the residents. On Friday, Nov. 24, Temple Israel's Men's Club conducted Shabbat services in the Goldsten Chapel. Some of the residents and their families partici-

Myron Goldenberg, 89, By died Nov. 18. Interment Lucille Zelinsky was at Mt. Carmel Cemetery with Rabbi Ethan Seidel officiating. A retired certified public pated in a Family Night dinner in the Tea Room. accountant and a four-year Debbie Greenblatt and Ijncoln resident, Mr. Goldenberg was a member of David Seay performed. The November birthday Los Angeles Shrine Temcelebrants were: Fannie ple Sholom, Chicago MerStein, Agnes Cohn and chant's Association, ZiRuth Hiller, Celebrating onist Organization of birthdays in December are America and a past presiMaurice Sachs, Rose Katz- dent of B'nai B'rith. Survivors include son, man, Eva Davis, Rose Newman, Betty Marx and Irwin, of Lincoln; daughter, Helen (Mrs. Bernard) Sophie Potash. Welcome to new resi- Hirsch, of Chicago; two dents Morris Roitstein, grandchildren and two Harry Mulnick and Mar- great-grandchildren. tin Kulnick. Tifereth Israel SisterWe are looking forward to a very stimulating hood members, it's time to workshop on Dec. 5. The remember your "Secret first session begins at Pal" this month, for shar10:30 a.m. in the Rose ing the holiday or select Blumkin Home audito- something from the Judaica Shop. rium. Reservations are still beCantor Michael Weisser ing accepted for the Dec. 10 Pan Tournament, open and Dorothy Grant have to men and women, spon- been selected to serve on sored by LOVE. Proceeds the Board of Directors of will be used to support the Lincob Interfaith Council. special activities spon- Ellen Wool is serving on sored by LOVE at the the Board of Directors of the Lincoln Urban MinisRose Blumkin Home. Donations of $20 should tries. Rabbi Ethan Seidel be mailed to Helen Shukert, c/o Rose Blumkin serves on Chancellory Home. 323 South 132 St., Committee of Interfaith Omaha, NE 68154, bv Council. Dec. 6. Marsha Plotkin, president of B'nai Jeshunm Temple, thanks those

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On Nov. 19, 65 Lincoln Hadassah members, associates and guests attended the Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO) donor at the Tifereth Israel Synagogue social hall. The Lincoln String Quartet played pieces from composers such as Mozart, Strauss and Gershwin. White tablecloths and candles added to the atmosphere, a Hadassah spokesman said.

Ruth Goldenberg is luncheon chairman and her co-chairman is Charlotte Kuklin. The committee includes Ruth Abrams, Shirley Grant, Charlotte Orloff and Betty Polsky. Be sure to make your reservation and pledge to tltis special affair.

The donor evening was arranged by Nili Twersky, Nancy Coren, Hana Sallk, Lea Weiss and Ophira Bahar. Additional assistance was provided by Joyce Davidson, Eve Hoffman, Ruth Goldenberg and Esther Rae Chesnin. The HMO donor committee expressed appreciation to the members and associates who "donated generously and helped achieve our HMO quota."

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turkey, dressing, cranberry and topped off with pumpkin pie lunch, was great. It consisted of some Jewish songs by Cantor Emil Berkovits, some songs from musicals by Stan Widman and some duets by both. They were accompanied by Shirley Schwartz at the piano and Dik Weiner on the drums. Motzi was by Abe Gendler and the Benschen was by Joe Rice. It was a nice interlude in our day.

Historic flight TEL AVIV (JTA) - A Soviet conunercial airliner landed at Ben-Gurion Airport carrying a 46member Soviet chess team competing in the European chess championship tournament. Though reportedly the first direct commercial flight from Moscow to Israel, it did not inaugurate regular air service between the two countries.

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Lisa Renee Coren, daughter of Fran and Meyer Coren. will celebrate her Bat MitzVah on Dec. 9 at Temple Israel. Lisa is a seventh-grade honors student at Beveridge Junior Hij^. Her interests include oboe, tennis and reading. She plays the oboe in the Beveridge band and jazz band as well ,as in the Omaha Area Youth Philharmonic. Over the last four years, she has earned many awards in tennis. For 1989, Lisa will be ranked third in Missouri Valley Tennis Association Girls 12 Singles and first in MVTA Girls 12 doubles after regional, six state, competition. At the state level, she will rank third in Girls 14 singles and second in girls 16 doubles for 1989. Lisa and her sister, Julie, 7, are the grandchi^ dren of Sylvia Coren and the late Henry Coren, and Joy and Paul Grossman, all of Omaha.

BONN (JTA) - West Germany's Jewish community is putting pressure on the East German government to pay reparations to Jewish victims of Nazi persecution, for whom it has refused to acknowledge responsibility. ' The community's chairman, Heinz Galinski, stressed in a radio inter view that the political and moral responsibility for the Nazi past applies equally to both German states. West Germany has paid out an estimated $40 billion in reparations to Jews and to non-Jews, including Germans persecuted for their political views. East Germany, however, has refused any payment, on the grounds that

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Erich Honecker, raised the possibility $100 million in symbolic reparations to Nazi persecutees.But he was seeking a quid pro quo: American Jewish lobbying on behalf of improved U.S. trade relations with East Germany

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Omaha woman places well in New York City Marathon By Lynda Frank If you've ever noticed a petite yourfg woman running down Center Street with a backpack, you just may have been witnessing a New York City Marathon runner in action.

her aerobics classes and conducting one-on-one fitness training in her home. "I think I may be doing too much. It's not professional," said Ms. Newman, who also participates in triathlons and has been exAt 5'3" and 102 pounds, ercising most her life, beBetsy Newman looks more ginning at age nine when like the dancer she started her father, retired patent out to be. However, on attorney Bob Newman, Nov. 5,1989, she finished had her up at 6 a.m. doing in the top two percent of Canadian Air Force exerfemale runners in the New cises. It was also her father York City Marathon, who asked her in 1981 to 109th out of 4,579 women. Not only that, her time of come to the downtown three hours, 12 minutes YMCA and run. "I hated and 20 seconds was a per- it because he wanted to talk while we ran and I 'd sonal best. just started rumiing and I What is even more un- couldn't breathe," she usual is the 30-year-old did said. After that, she not begin running until started jogging by herself, 1981. "to release stress." She ran around the track A dancer and gymnast who holds a degree in at UNO, where her two dance from Stephens Col- miles became four and four lege in Columbia, Mo.; a became six. "I just kept degree in psychology and adding miles," she said. a master's degree in coun- Someone noticed the seling from UNO, is cur- amount of time she spent rently working on a degree running (sometimes twoin exercise science. She and-a-half hours) and told once worked at Disney her she should try a maraWorld playing Alice in thon. Wonderland and Snow In 1982, she ran the White. Ms. Newman never Omaha Riverfront Mararan competitively at West- thon but wasn't officially side High School or in col- entered. She finished delege. spite running part of the Also unusual is that her race with a stress fracture. "training" consists mainly "A week before the maraof running the five miles thon I ran 104 laps at (down Center Street) to UNO, 24.2 miles. That's and from her job as an aer- why the stress fracture ocobics instructor, teaching curred; you should never

run marathons that close together," she said. About a year ago, Ms. Newman ran the lOK (6.2 miles) Corporate Cup and finished fourth. She then began running ell the races in the area and placing. "I find it easier to run marathons because in lOk's I don't get wanned up and the race is over."

of marathon running, Ms. ,now has its own fashions. Newman said it is expenMs. Newnuu prefers to sive to participate without run in bicycle shorts or a sponsor. "It costs a lot tights. However, now that to travel to the races, with the Omaha weather is airfare, hotels and usually turning cold, you will taking a friend." probably see her running She also said she must to or from work in layered buy new running shoes clothing and wearing insuevery two to three months. lated gloves, preparing for And, she noted, what once her next marathon—probwas an inexpensive sport ably in Boston again.

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