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Reaching out iUbU Martin Weiner, right, helps a newly-arrived Soviet Jewish family read from the Torah in the sanctuary of San Frandaco's Reform synagogue Sherith Israel. Looking on as young Eduard Chemyak naed ayad to point to the day's portion are his parents, Alex and Paulina. SheriUi Israd's outreach program for Soviet emigres was singled out for effectiveness at the biennial convention of the Union of American H^rew Congregations, central body of Reform Judaism in the U.S. and Canada. Rabbi Alexander M. Scfaindkr, preodoit of UAHC, told the conventioB dalegataa that moat GongiegatioaB dMiii doing. Mougiita bring arrivals from, the U.S.S.R. "into our synagogues and home." Fhota kr Urn tnmmit*

Greeting-card industry responding to growing rate of intermarriage By Elena Neuman NEW YORK (JTA) For Christians, December is the season to be jolly; for Jews, it is the time to celebrate the festival of lights. And for card manufacturers, regardless of faith, it is the season to sell greeting-p^i^. This year, a n^ variety of holiday cards have appeared on the market, and , they are causing a stir among both Jewish and interdenominational groups. One such card depicts an Ostensibly Christian angel lighting a Chanukah menorah. Another shows Santa gleefully spinning a draidaL A third ia a graphic design of a Christmas tree transforming itself into a Star of David. Aimed apecificnUy at the growing number of interfaith households in America todi^, these cards appear to validata the increasing trend of marriage between Christians and . Jews. "We are depicting some universal symbols that ro«k« peo|ila in intarfaith marriages feel good about the hofldays," said Philip Okreod of Mixed Blessing card manufacturers, a line oflnterfaitb holiday cards da«lgiwdbyhi8wife,Blise.

"Interfaith couples are a reality. We are simply finding an adaptable solution to what can be an awkward situation," he said. But officials at the American Jewish Committee and the National Conference of Christians and Jews fail to see any blessing in the firm's line of cards. "Greeting cards that mingle Santas and menorahs, angels, trees, stockings and Stars of David are objectionable," the two groups said in a joint statement issued last Friday. "To combine the religious and cultural symbols of Chanukah and Christmas in greeting-card art is to diminish the sacred symbols of each faith and is an affront to Judaism, to Christianity and to serious interfaith relations,"

the statement said. "We're not saying that such cards are anti-Semitic or anti-Christian," explained Judith Banki, deputy director of AJCommittee's interreligious affairs department. "What we're saying is that they are offensive to serious religion in general." Elliot Wright, senior vice president for program at NCCJ, agreed. "Cards like these weaken the distinctiveness of Chanukah a^ a Jewish festival; they m#ke it seem Uke a Jewish Christmas. But the mixing of religious symbols is as inappropriate for Christians as it is for Jews," he said. AJCommittee and NCCJ have appealed to card manufacturers to refrain from producing future editions of interdenominational cards.

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By Joanie Jacobson Federation public relations director The success of the 1990 UJA/Federation Campaign depends on whether outstanding cards will come in with suggested increases, the campaign leadership announced. Robert Gordman and Murray H. Newman, cochairmen of the Men's Division, reported that only 362 of the 888 pledge cards (or 41%) have been completed. "On one hand, we're encouraged by a 15% increase from these cards," said Mr. Newman. "On the other hand, it's the cards that are still out that will determine whether or not we will be successful in reaching the necessary goal of $2.5 milUon. "More often than not, the early returns reflect a higher increase than those that follow," he continued, ''''B«.~4v»'CaA't say we've done our job until every card is counted."

Mr. Gordman emphasized that those who have responded have done so generously. "People are reacting differently to the campaign this year. They recognize the needs and understand what it will yiean to this community if we do not, in fact, reach our goal. Our hope is that those who have not yet responded will do so in the same spirit of giving that has been demonstrated to date." Cheryl Cooper and Ann Goldstein, Women's Division co<hairmen, reported that 71% of the women's cards have been completed, reflecting a 12% increase card-for-card. "Women have responded generously to the message of the 1990 campaign," commented Mrs. Goldstein. "It's a critical year for our community, and we need to finish with a 12-15% increase over last year's campaign just to keep what we've got. The support has to be

there. We all have to respond appropriately, so it's up to the women whose cards are still out to bring us to our goal. " "We all have a responsibility and a lot at stake here," added Mrs. Cooper. "We tend to forget how much our dollars are needed in Israel and in Jewish communities around the world. The way to help is through the United Jewish Appeal and the Federation Campaign." Mrs. Goldstein noted the new time frame for the Federation Campaign. "We don't want to fundraise year-round," she said. "The campaign began in October and will conclude with Super Sunday on Jan. 21. This is a first for Omaha—a fourmonth campaign. This shortened period of time will allow for better planning and allocating of dollars by the Federation and its agencies."

B'nai B'rith move to cut ties to women's group draws protest By Elena Neuman NEW YORK (JTA)-A decision by B'nai B'rith International to end its 92year-old relationship with B'nai B'rith Women has raised a storm of protest from the 120,000-member women's organization. In a 64-14 vote, B'nai B'rith International's board of governors voted to approve a resolution that would sever its constitutional ties with the national women's organization and establish itself as a united men's and women's organization. "We have a responsibility to ourselves and to our future." Seymour Reich, international president of B'nai B'rith, said in a statement issued before tlw vote. "If B'nai B'rith Women has declared itself to be separate, independent and autonomous, and if that is truly the desire of their leadership and membership, so b« it. We wish them well," h* uicl. Raich was referring to a resolution adopted in October 1988 by BBW, in Which the organization declared its separately incorporated legal status and its autonomy withip the B'nai B'rith orvanizution.

But according to BBW President Hyla Lipsky, B'nai B'rith International has intentionally chosen to misinterpret the women's 1988 resolution for its own purposes. " What is really going on here is transparent."B'nai B'rith International's decision-makers now seek total control over their empire." Last year's resolution was, in her wotds, a reaction to a unilateral action to admit wom^ taken at the September 1988 BBl biennial convention in Baltimore.

Having seen the problems that such women's institutions as Barnard College experienced after Columbia and other allmale universities admitted women, BBW felt the need to reassert its autonomy. The BBW resolution, said Lipsky, was completely in keeping with the ordinance of the organization. "B'nai B'rith Women has been legally incorporated as a separate organization since 1962," she said. "It has all the rights to self-governance that such incorporation impliea."

Czech Jews succeed By Susan Bimbaum NEW YORK (JTA) Like the Civic Forum movement that succeeded in wresting control of the Czechoslovak government from the Communists, the Jewish community of Prague apparently has ridded itself of hard-line leaders appointed by the government and begun installing rqilacemants of its own chooeinx, The move, which took place at an extraanUnaiy community meeting, appears to have rehabiUtatad a veteran of Jewish life in

Czechoslovakia who had found disfavor with the authorities in recent years. According to unconTirmed reports, some 200 members of the community gathered in Prague's Jewish town hall to demand the removel of the country's official Jewish leadership. They voted unanimously to elect Daaidar Galsky preaidwt of the Council.of Jewiah Religious Communities in Bohonia nad Moravia, following which ue council'a entire board resigned.

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Hanukkah concert The Temple Israel Quartet will sing popular Hanukkali melodies at the amiual Temple Israel Hanukkah Concert. Cantor Harold Firestone will conduct the musical ensemble: from left, Marylinn Gregory, Lois Carlsen, Kevin Gibbs and John A. Hansen. Accompanist Joyce Mynster is seated at the piano.

©imalhaai© Smftlh© m(B'^{ Gary Wolf, who received his law degree from the University of Arizona, was admitted to the Arizona State Bar. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wolf ofOlympiaFields, 111. His mother is the former. Adelle Chasanov of Omaha Mr. Wolf's grandparents were Julius and Ann Chasanov who operated the Red & White Grocery Store on 25th and St. Mary's.

Former Omahans Betsy and Larry Stern were part of the Dallas Economic and Cultural Mission to Israel. Mrs. Stern was part of the cultural and Mr. Stern participated in the economic activities of the trip. Mrs. Stern is the daughter of I.H. Weiner. Beth Rips, owner of Bread Winners Cafe and Bakery in Regency Court, has announced her associ-

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 BJE, 7th and 8th Grade Shabbaton, Guthrie Center, Iowa Public School Teacher Shabbat, 7 p.m., Temple Israel SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 "Fiddler on the Roof," 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 Temple Israel Hanukkah Concert, 2 p.m., Temple Israel Jr. B'nai B'rith Bowling, 1:30 p.m., Couoar Lanes Amil/Hatikvah Women's Dinner Meeting, 5:30 p.m., 3Gth Isr&sl Youth Department Family Hanukkab Party. 11:30 a.m. *MONDAY, DECEMBER 18 YES. 10 a.m. JFS Board Meeting. 7:30 p.m. JCC Executive Committee. 7 p.m. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 19

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NEW YORK (JTA) Nearly 250 news clippings, pamphlets, photos, memoranda, pamphlets, flyers and cartoons have been documented by the Zionist Organization of America in a special report called "The Campaign to Discredit Israel." The study analyzes proArab strategy and tactics, and the impact of antiIsrael voices on college campuses. "Israel is on the defensive," says Paul Flacks, executive vice president of the ZOA, who compiled the report, "and the Pdestinian 'cause' is on the offensive, orchestrated by numerous groups and strategies.

IRVING SCHNEIDERMAN Graveside services were held Dec. 14 at Beth El Cemetery for Irving Schneiderman, 87. Mr. Schneiderman is survived by his wife, Sarah; sons, Les of Omaha and Neal of Dallas, Texas; brother, Harry Schneider of New York. NY; seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. SAM A. FINKEL Word has been received here of the death of Sam A. Finkel, formerly of Lincoln, who died in Deerfield Beach, Fla., Nov. 28. He was 77. Survivors include his wife, Sara IMalashock) Finkel, and daughters, Sandra Richards of Cincinatti, Marsha Bernstein of Worcester, Mass., and six grandchildren.

"The Arabs' newly acquired sophistication in their contacts with the American administration and with members of Congress and the media have a strong impact on public opinion." Flacks said that some of the most extreme examples of anti-Israel propaganda, sometimes bordering on anti-Semitism, are editorial cartoons appearing in daily newspapers.

Speaker's audience hears ancient Jewish folk tales By Jo CarroU Howard Schwartz began Monday night's community lecture at the Jewish Community Center with a folktale about a young man lured into a cabin by Lilitfa, a mythological character. The lecture was held in conjunction with the Jewish Book Fair and co-sponsored by the Jewish Cultural Arts Council. Mr. Schwartz continued by describing Lilith as a key legendary figure who represents the dark side of womanhood. According to Mr. Schwartz, Lilith, the queen of demons, was created when early rabbis embellished fragmentary sentences to explain slight variations in the Biblical story of creation. Lilith was the first wife of Adam, in the folklore version, Mr. Schwartz said, with Eve being the sec<Mid wife. Frequently interrupting his stotyteiliog with aaidee to the audience, Mr. Schwartz told anoUwr tab of a young lad who swims in the river four days before Us wadding. Ms Mbws another young man to a strange city and winds up betrothed to a straafi and bsautih] wo-

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man. She is a daughter of Lilith and he is struck dumb. Mr. Schwartz said that every folklore tale has a moral. The moral of that story is not to go swimming on the wrong day. An eighteenth century story, "The Charm in the Dress," was also related by Mr. Schwartz. It is one of the 18,000 stories in the Israeli folklore Historical Archives. These stories were taken from very ethic community in Israel He explained tha^ in mythology characteristics are portrayed as a single individual. For example. Eve is good and Lilith is evil. "It is much easier to make moral judgements that way," he explained. Mr. Schwartz, who lives in St. Louis, organized the Jewish Studies Department at the University of Missouri at St. Louis. He is an author andl editor of Jewia|iiMWo(*.lii*booii8 are oftai ittuatnlad by his wife, laila Schwatts.

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LIBBIE BABRON Libbie Barren is survived by a daughter, Nancy Goldstein, of Cincinnati, Ohio. Ms. Goldstein's name was inadvertently omitted from the obituary in last week's Jewish Press.

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Graffiti By Barbara Wolf SWAMPSCOTT, Mass. (JTA) - A 21-year-old high-school dropout and two juveniles face criminal proceedings for spraypainting anti-Semitic graffiti on Temple EmanuEl and the nearby Jewish Community Center in Marblehead last July 25. Daniel Dyer, who quit school in the 10th grade and has a history of alcohol and drug addiction, pleaded not guilty to the charges in Salem Superior Court on Nov. 30. Judge Barbara Dortch released him on $10,000 bond and $1,000 cash bail. The case will return to court on Jan. 4.

The annual Alternatives Party for all singles will be held on Dec. 24 from 8-12 p.m. at Blueberry Hill, Dyer faces a maximum 8141 West Center Road. This yearly event often sentence of 10 years' imhas 200-plus singles of all prisonment. ages gathering to meet A boy and a girl, both their friends, according to 16. who are alleged to have Helen Rifkin, staff person. accompanied him on his There will be a cash bar graffiti spree were arand the cover charge is $3 raigned in Lynn District per person. Court on Dec. 6.

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In the past I've shared with you many of the similarities between the life of the Queen of England and mine-how we "grew up together," married at about the Same time and each ended up as the mother of four children. I've even drawn analogies between her kids and mine and, in spite of royal titles and the like, 1 know whose kids turned out best! When you get right down to it, I've been accused (unfairly of course) of Windsor bashing. Or, to put it mote simply, picking on the royal family. At the risk of alerting my accusers, let me tell you about the latest news regarding my friend Liz and her kids. Her eldest has published a book which is nothing more than a lengthy, sharply critical overview of architecture in England. A review I read said, among other things, if he wasn't Prince Charles, who in the world would pay attention to his opinions? The reviewer went on to say something like, "What makes him a qualified expert?" As I read it I felt like he was saying "ech meer a maven." I haven't read this book so I'll be careful in my criticism, but it was my understanding that this heir to the throne has cost some professionals work they would otherwise have had; it was also clear that those who are qualified to judge don't believe the young man knows a great deal about his subject. So be it-neither do I, but not having a royal title, I wouldn't have the chutzpah to write a book about it. But that's not what we're discussing. Let me just touch back to that comparison between royal kids and the Lewis kids. Yes, one of ours has written a book, too. In fact, the one who is the same age as the prince. And our kid did it a couple of years ago; in addition to that, he chose a subject on which he was more than qualified. To be perfectly fair, his "book" was a small, concise handbook intended for the use of attorneys and it was called 'Stock Repurchase Programs—A Handbook for Directors of Public Companies in a Turbulent Stock Market." It enjoyed distribution among lawyers and others interested in both public and private offerings of securities and venture capital transactions and the like. And I didn't understand a word it said! But let me tell you, nobody who read it with comprehension wondered who made this author a maven. I also must admit that anybody in this city who had . any connection to securities law, no matter how remote, could not avoid hearing all about it from the author's ; proud father. We won't even mention the reaction of his even prouder grandfather, of blessed memory. Well, call it what you like—my eldest got published before your eldest, Liz. And though his book was. smaller, it was acknowledged by experts as a prestigious piece of work. Nobody made any derisive remarks about it, in print or otherwise, so I declare my kid the winner in this particular sweepstakes. My roommate believes I should be more charitable and reminds me that the prince no doubt needs some'thing more for his aalf-esteem than cutting ribbons and winning horse shows. True. So as a mature and charita' ble woman, the only things I have left to say is "Nyah, , nyah, nyah, nyah, Liz. "

By Jo Carroll ^uthor Anne Roiphe explored The Myth of the Jewish Mother at the community luncheon sponsored last week at the Jewish Conununity Center in coimection with the Jewish Book Fair. Miss Roiphe told the 140 attending of having a childhood where her mother told her she had "A good nose, but bad hair". Her mother, described as "clever and witty," encourged her son to be a doctor, but Anne was taught how to catch a man with good earning potential. Miss Roiphe said Jewish women are the most attacked women in the world, "We have been taught that it is our fault if our young intermarry or drift away. We have been told that it is our fault if the birth rate is down or the birth rate is up. "The future of the Jewish world is endatagered if we go to work or if we stay home, " she added.

She stated that Jewish women of all ages have remained proud of their culture and their children, despite the status society has sometimes put on their position. She asserted that Jewish mother jokes were not a simple slander on Jewish motherhood. "It is a stereotype. One that has grown from bits and patches of reality. One that has been fed from the general anti-Semitism of the enviroiuuent." Miss Roiphe said this hurts us as we try to live with each other. During her speech she pointed out that this stereotype not only hurts women, but men as well. The self-hace and guilt that many Jewish men carry all of their

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Suddenly, much of Che world has changed. Incredibly, Communisni—contender for lead troublemaker in the world—has collapsed with the swiftness of a pricked balloon. The Republics of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact partners are swallowing freedom with the urgency . of a thirst-crazed lizard at death's door. Who among us saw this fascinating change on the horizon? I don't recall anyone predicting this real-life, modemday drama. Gorbachev caught the world by surprise, giving the people of Earth a spin that has taken on a momentum that seems to accelerate not monthly, not weekly, not even daily. Hourly would be more'precise. Even those of us who were fortunate to visit the Soviet Union in recent weeks had no idea of what was coming. Yet. in retrospect, there were clues. i stopped in a store in Latvia where consumer goods were sold only for foreign currency The procedure there was to look at the counter and shelf displays, ask the clerk for the price in rubles and then go to the cashier to pay in American dollars. On my brief shopping list was an inexpensive Russian doll, so I went to the shelves where dolls were displayed. I mumbled something like "Russian doll" to the woman behind the counter and she pointed to shelveson her right. While I was looking and trying to convert from rubles CO dollars in my head, she looked to her left, smiled, and said."Latvian dolls. Although my preference would have been for the Latvian doll. 1 abided by my list and selected the Russian doU. • After 1 paid the cashier and returned wich my shp. she macter-of-factly threw the Russian doU mto a paper sack and shd it across the counter with what I should hate recognued as a look of contempt.

Now. with the smarts of hindsight. I can see that she Wis caught up the spirit oi renewed Latvian nationalism and that she didn't want to have anything to do with Mother Russia. And the early results of the Latvian elections are singing the same sung. There were many other signs, some oi whkh have been cdluded to m previous Jewisk Pret>s reports and some .of wtuch will be forthcomin;,r

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By Harry Allen As the cold war begins to unravel and the Russian hold over Eastern Europe weakens dramatically, has Israel started to lose its value as a strategic asset to the United States? And at the same time, have Syria end the PLO started to lose their value to the Soviet Union? While the Soviets have started that they expect to maintain their commitment to the Syrians , they have also told Assad that future arms shipments are for cash only—no credit. The Syrians are fresh out of hard cash And while proclaiming in the usual terms that Israel is a staunch ally and that Israel and American relationships are unshakable despite occasional disagreements, America too must be rethinking the need to maintain Israel to the tune of $3 billion a year. In short, if super power competition is declining the need f6r strategic allies declines as well. None of that means that either Russia or the United States is soon to abandon this Middle East. But it may well mean that neither is willing to play much of a role in settling the Arab-Israeli war, which clearly enjoys the longest running performance if any international conflict on today's scene or that Russia and the U.S. may decide to impose a settlement on Israel and the Palestinians and be done with it. ^The decline of the Eastern bloc and the about to be bom European commimity will focus Israeli attention and Arab intention as weU as more and more towards Europe and away frtnn America and the Soviet Union— and the common market ia no great friend of Israel, i

For the Israelis, any American disengagement fron the Middle East or imposed settlement must therefon be taken as serious matters. While there are many it Israel, Mr. Shamir of the Likud among them, whc believe the path to security lies with a go-it-alone policy the change in the times may well prove them to have been disastrously wrong. It is for these reasons that Mr. Shamir is making s dreadful mistake to drag his heels on negotiating. I hold no brief for the so called "peace camp ' whole protesta tions of superior morality emanate from Harvard or Ber' keley (or Nebraska). In any moral comparison Israel holds a dean and enormous margin for superiorityeven with the intifada. Over a third of the intiiads casualtiee have been inter-Arab onea—not caused by the Israeli army, and Israel is a far cry from the PLO. But Shamir needs to start a process of negations because Israel can likely now make the beat of all possible deals, while the United States is engaged as a friend and the Soviet Union is reeling from the repeated uprisings in its own empire. Negotiation does not mean agreemenL It does not mean that aerioua and wide areas of disagreement between Israel and the Arabs exist, and in fact may not be bridgeable. From the status of Jerusalem to water rights in Schem, there are fundamental and rock-ribbed issues. But Israel muat take some initiatives to start a process of getting to these iseu^, however long and difficult they are.

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(5©M©ff© ^® ftSi® ®(3M®s (Contioued (roni Page 4) low solutions which have been set forth. Yes, there is assimilation in Omaha; at times I am appalled by the level. Yes, there is apathy; ask Jewish leaders throughout our city. These are community problems and desperate questions which exist in Jewish life throughout the country. To make statements which imply that these difficulties are limited to Beth Israel is a distortion of the situation. The Beth Israel leadership and congregants recognize these problems and are dedicated to combating the erosion of Jewish life and principles. Our answer does not lie in diving head first into the melting pot. We will not permit our values, ideals or observance to be thrown into the hat of diverse opinion from which we will pull out the average. To suggest that we negotiate ideology is absurd. Would either Beth Israel or Beth El be soiling to throw its beliefs out on the negotiating table? Would you sacrifice your practices? Is this what Judaism teaches? Is this all that Omaha deserves? What Omaha does deserve is a diversity of religious expression through distinct and different institutions thriving in an atmosphere of mutual respect and acceptance. Beth Israel has been buried on the basis of semantics. Some say we are not Orthodox because we choose to Daven in mixed seating. The ridiculous conclusion is then

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drawn that we are almost Conservative and that a merger would present little problem. Beth Israel is not an anomaly. There are synagogues like us throughout the country; Orthodox synagogues with mixed seating. The synagogues are led by learned rabbis who have received Orthodox S'micha from venerable yeshivot. Are they all not Orthodox? Is our own Rabbi Nadoff not Orthodox? Thousands of Orthodox Jews around this country and hundreds of Orthodox rabbis do not prescribe to the edicts issued from offices in New York City. It is said that we are not Orthodox because many of our members are not fully observant. This might be true, but it is not the correct question. The question is not how observant we are but how observant we can become. Financial considerations have been proposed as a reason for merger. We are foolish if this is viewed as a business decision. We are not sitting in our offices attempting to determine what to buy or how much to spend. This is the least of my concerns. Beth Israel is solvent. Our membership has always generously responded and will continue to do so. A synagogue is not simply a building. A beautiful structure does not express Jewish values. A synagogue is the people inside the building and their dedication to the ideals that institution professes. In this sense, Beth Israel stand on solid ground. Through innovative programming and adherence to halachic standards Beth Israel will thrive and prosper as a bulwark against assinoilation which threatens us all. Rick Katzman President, Beth Israel To the Editor A deep bow of the waist and my compliments to Morris Mahne for the extraordinary series of articles we have been privileged to share regarding his visit to the Soviet Union. Maline's graphic descriptions of what is going on in Russia currently is best described as being similar to striding in seven-league boots across the ocean and getting a true "look-see." Lest we get carried away with comrade Mikhail Gorbachev'a attempts at changing the flawed system, that has ruled the Soviets for 70 years, let us not forget it was Russia who^ the word "pogrom" entered the vocabulary of international discourse. And now, as Gorbachev launches new refomu including the ability for Ivan to speak his piece unhampered, anti-Semitism, which has lurked in the Russian bosom for centuries, is again rearing its ugly countenance openly. Lecmid Schedinaky of Moscow, in a letter to Maline LEADERSHIP AWARD NEW YORK (JTA) Maksim Hoenlein, executive director of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, was awarded the 1989 Community Leadership Award of the Council of Jewish Organixaiions in Civil Service.

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Beth El Synagogue Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emil Berkovits will conduct the services. FRIDAY: Services at 6 p.m. Sabbath Candlellghting for Friday, Dec SATURDAY: .Morning service, 9:30 Temple Israel Beth Israel a.m. Synagogue Kiddush will follow serv12:30 following the 11:15 FRIDAY: ices. Ruth Potash will be^ FRIDAY: Rabbi Aryeh Azriel and service. the guest speaker. First" For more information or Kabbalat Shabbat Serv- Cantor Harold Firestone graders in the religious ice, 4:45 p.m. will officiate. Rabbi Azriel to make a reservation, schools will receive a Late Family Service, 8 will speak on "God is in phone the Temple office. hanukiyah during serv- p.m. This Place: Entrance to ices. In the absence of Cantor Holiness." This service MEN'S CLUB Babysitting is available Leo Fettman who will be will honor teachers in the On Dec, 23, members of from 10 a.m. conducting a Shabbaton in public school system who the Temple Israel Men's Shabbat Story Time, 11 Guthrie Center, Iowa, will attend an open house Club will serve breakfast a.m. services will be led by Dr. at Temple prior to the at the Wesley House. A K'tantan program will Paul Shyken and Donald Shabbat service. discussion of the Hanukmeet at 11 a.m. Gerber. The Oneg Shabbat will kah story will be led by Minha-Ma'ariv services The D'var Torah will be be sponsored by Sister- Rabbi Azriel and gifts will at 4:40 p.m. presented by Gary Bern- hood. be given. Wesley House is SUNDAY: s|tein. located at 2001 North 35th Services at 9 a.m. and An Oneg Shabbat recep- SATURDAY: Street. 5:30 p.m. tion, courtesy of Sister- 11:15 a.m. All members of the hood, will be served followWEEKDAYS: Men's Club and their famSITTER SERVICE Services at 6:55 a.m. and ing services. Sitter service is availa- ilies are invited to attend 5:30 p.m. ble for the Shabbat eve- and to provide a helping SATURDAY: ning service. There are, hand during' this holiday LUNCH AND LEARN Morning service, 8:45 however, no facilities for season. The Lunch and Learn sea.m. infants. Reservations are ries with the Rabbi will Sitter service is availa- necessary. continue on Thursday, Dec. 21, noon, at the syn- ble through courtesy of FESTIVE HANUKKAH Lincoln Sisterhciod. agogue. CONCERT In the absence of Cantor B'nai Jeshurun Bring your friends and HANUKKAH DINNER Fettman, the service Will Beth El Synagogue will be led by Dr. Paul Shyken family to enjoy the Annual FRIDAY: Family Servicfe, 7:45 hold a Hanukkah dinner and Aron ^iderman. The Hanukkah concert, Dec. party on Wednesday, Dec. D'var Torah will be pre- 17, 2 p.m., at Temple Is- p.m. rael. 27, in the Beth El Social sented by Alvjn Rosi SATURDAY: The professional adult Hall beginning at 6:30 Services and Torah A Kiddush, 3pons<M'ed p.m. by Mrs. Albert B,^New- choir and the youth choir Study, 10 a.m. Reservations are being man, will observe the will sing a variety of mu- SUNDAY: taken by Helen Kay, 330- Yahrzeit of her mother, sic. The choirs will be augHebrew School, 9 a.m.; mented with a Kurzweil Religious School, 10 a.m.; 0887, and must be called in Kate Lena TatJe. keyboard, flute and violin. Preschool, 10:45 a.m. by Dec. 20. Cantor and Madeleine . Each family is asked to JR. CONGREGATION ADULT EDUCATION bring a menorah and canJunior Congregation for Firestone will sing several Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m. dles as well as a book or Talmud Torah students selections. There is no charge for magazine to be given to a will be at 10 si.m. in the facility which is in need of Goldstein Chapel under the concert. Refreshments Lincoln reading material. the direction of Rabbi Al- will be served following Tifereth Israel the performance. Participants will play len Gonsher. dreidei, light the candles, OVER 40'S SINGLES "Little People's service" FRIDAY: sing songs and enjoy a for students through the Following the HanukEarly Family Friday traditional meal together, second grade, 10 a.m. in kah Concert, the Over 40'8 Night Kabbalat Service, 6 according to Mrs. Kay. the Recreation Room un- Singles Group will meet p.m., with special songs WOMEN'S LEAGUE der the direction of Shirley for dinner at Grisanti's. and stories for young chLGIFT SHOP Goodman. Make reservations by dren. The gift shop will be calling Bev, 496-1136; SATURDAY: Mincha, 4:45 p.m. open on Dec. 17,10 a.m. to Mincha will be followed Marilyn, 896-1122; or Services, 9:30 a.m. noon. Hanukkah decora- by Ma-ariv, Shalos Seudos Stan, 393-2995. Jr. Congregation, 10 tions and gifts are avail- and Havdalah service. FOOD FOR THOUGHT a.m. able. The next 'Food for WEEKDAYS: SUNDAY: Minyan, 9 a.m. Thought" luncheon sesMinyans each Monday sion is Dec. 19,11:30 a.m.WEEKDAYS and Thursday at 7:15 a.m. Minyan at 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Rabbi Azriel will lead a discussion of cur' 4:45 p.m. rent issues and events. I want to thank all my Offutt Air Base Drinks are provided; friends and relatives, Blumkin Home bring a brown bag lunch. FRIDAY: CantoiT Fettman and Phone the Temple office, Services in the Capehart Beth Israel Synagogue FRIDAY: 556-6536, by noon on Dec. Chapel every Friday at 8 for their gooid wishes Evening service, 7 p.m. 18, to make reservations. p.m. An Oneg Shabbat fol•hd donations for my SATURDAY recovery. lows the service. ADULT EDUCATION Morning service, 9 a.m. Dave Wine Thursday. Dec. 21. The residents and staff God's Angry Men: The of the Rose Blumkin Council Bluffs Many thanks to my propheU 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Home invite the families, relatives and friends for B'nai Israel voiuntMrs and frieods of The Five Scrolls, 10:30their cards, dooatioos, 11:30 a.m.; Prayer Book SERVICES: the residents to attend calls, flowers and espeFriday, Dec. 22-Rabbi services in the Herbert Hebrew, 11:30-12:30 p.m. cially for their generouA GokistfflChapeL Kiddush HANUKKAH DINNER Sharon Stiefel will lead the assistance during my Hanukkah Service at 7:30 follows services on TiXfiat surgery. AND SERVICE Shabbat. Doris WiBtroub The annual Tenifkle fam- p.m. Bring menorahs and ily Hanukkah dinner agd candles ^nd draidles. A service will be Dec. 22, 6 special Oneg will follow p.m. Please bring your the service. ommfloprsh and candles Rabbi Sharon Stiefel and a can of food for the will lead a study group on Omaha Food Bank. 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©SB By Habbi Myer S. Kripke © Parashat Vayishlah The religion of the patriarchs From time to time I of inn where wayfarers have included "The Relig- could stay. And, further, ion of the Patriarchs" in a Abraham required waylist of subjects for essays farers to know that it was or papers in a Bible class. not his food, but rather the My purpose was to see food of the Creator, that what kind of results could they had eaten; thus he be obtained by research of brought them to recognize this kind of subject. Ac- the One God and to say cording to the Bible, what Grace, to praise Him. did Abraham and his The Talmud aside, it is progeny believe? What apparent that there are were their religious prac- some rally ancient rememtices? In addition to the brances here. The Bible picture the Bible gives, are sees Abraham as a rebel there other suggestions to against paganism. It sees be made on the basis of the patriarchs, in some inwhat we know about an- termediate stage. Pagancient Semites from other ism has been rejected, to sources, and what we be sure. The single altar in know of the Canaanites the single place, however, and other people of the which became standard in land? What about the stat- later Biblical religion, has uary, little gods, that ar- not yet appeared. In mochaeologists have found? ments of exaltation and And what about burial thanksgiving, one builds customs? an alttu- and presents offerNo student yet has cho- ings. sen this subject! Moreover, even the saThe Bible,' in our own cred tree, amathema to Sidrah, sees our ancestors, later generations as a sure the patriarchs, as altar- sign of paganism, has not builders. When Jacob disappeared from patriarcomes safely to Shechem, chal religion, even in the after his encounter with Bible's own memory! Why his brother, Esau, he did not the Bible writer builds an altar there. cut this embarrassing bit Abraham is credited of information out? It may with altar-bulding several have been hard for him to times. In none of these ac- admit it. But if some old counts is there mention of gnarled tree in Beer Sheva sacrifices on these altars, was said to have been but it is implied that an al- planted by Abrahamtar is for sacrifices. Only how could he deny the trathe altar that Abraham dition and fail to include it builds for the Akedah, for in his accounts? Isaac, is there mention of There is much yet to be an offering on the altar. learned about the JudaMoreover. Abraham ism, if we may call it that, plans an eshel, a tamarask of the earliest stages of detree, at Beer Sheva. Clear- velopment of our religion. ly this is meant to be a sa- What, indeed, was the recred tree, a place for wor- ligion of our Patriarchs? ship. The Talmud, knowing that these sacred trees were prohibited later, explains the eshel away, as a /'// move it! grove to grow fniit for Brent 558-4013 wayfarers, or even a kind

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Gleo FtDemu Executive Director Jewish Family Service Tradition—from generation to generation! It is tiie essence of Judaism and a way of life... or is it? Ughting candles on Friday oiiglit, abiding by Kashrut, attending Shabbat services or a particular method of parenting may be a result of tradition or may be a life style. Traditional Jewish values and societal pressure or trendkpresent various conflicts to today's family. Once we recognize there is this conflict, we can work toward a resolution. There are three gOural responses or positions one may take. One method would be to perform a type of inner soul-searching; formulating a creative approach from within ourselves to resolve a conflict. A second response would be bridge together Jewish spirituality and modern psychology, in that this above inner exploration be done with other people, family or friends and not done in isolation. Finally, a third and possibly healthier and more realistic approach is to integrate the above by adapting tradition to family lifestyles. "Fiddler on the Roof," for / example, a play currently being performed at the Jewish Community Center, focuses on tradition and this diktfnma Each one of us needs to strive for "what wwks for us" or "what feels good." Furthermore, we need to work toward incorporating Torah and tradition with our own lives and our families; not trying to choose one over the other: Tradition is important and a crucial value of Jewish life to maintain. If each of us aims to find a balance of our traditional values with various contemporary stresses, there will be greater potential for a more cohesive family life. Toward this effort, Jeirish Family Service continues its food program at Chamikah. This year the agency, along with the volunteer assistance of Women's American ORT, B'nai B'tith and many other Jewish organizations and individuals, will provide 32 families with food for a traditional meal and toys for the children of those families. The staff and Board of Jewish Family Service wishes you a happy, healthy Hanukkah.

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Maccabees recaptured Jerusalem, reclaimed the Temple, built a new altar and on 25 Kislev-three years to the day after Antiochus profaned it-the Temple was rededicated. For eight days the people celebrated in the manner of the Feast of Booths. They carried branches and palms and recalled how, just a little while before, they had been fugitives in the mountains. And then, they decreed that all Jews should keep these eight days every year. And so ends the story. But what's wrong with this picture? That's right! "There is no mention of the oil! The miracle is missing! According to the above historical account from Maccabees I and II, Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days not because a cruse of oil miraculously burned longer than expected but because the Jews (who couWn't properly observe Sukkot while fighting the Syrians in the hills) were now able to observe a feast of rededication patterned on Sukkot-the festival, by the way, on which both the 1st and 2nd Temples were originally dedicated. So, fuhn-vohned comes the "oil story" we're all so fond of? And how did Hanukkah become the Feast of Lights? (1) Originally the festival marked the winter solstice. The Egyptians tried to rekindle the sun by burning oil lamps outside their homes all night, and the Jews (also yearning for Ught at this darkest time of the year) simply copied their neighbors and this pagan ritual wound up, centuries later, as candles in the winter-time festival of Hanukkah. (2) The candles are miniature versions of the huge, flaming menorahs and bonfires used in early Sukkot celebrations. (3) The candles recall the eight spears that the Maccabees found lying outside the Temple. (The soldiers, apparently, stuck the spears in the ground, doused them with oil and presto! They had a temporary menorah to use until a new, kosher one was ready for the Temple service.) It was up to the rabbis to bring God into all these theories, and about 300 years after the Maccabeen victory the legend of the oil was bom. Here's the sceuu-io, as found in the Gemarah. "What is Hanukkah?" ask the rabbis, rather casually. And they answer that the Hanukkah feasts starts on 25 Kislev and lasts for eight days. They mention the Maccabees (briefly) and go on to describe the discovery of the one pure cruse of oil and the divine miracle that followed. And that's about it. In a few sentences, the rabbis reduced the Maccabees to bit-players and mad the miracle of the oil, symbolic

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of God's endless wonders, the star of the show. They reminded the people that Judah and his men didn't win on their own and that nothing comes without God's help. And they emphasized the lesson with the words of Zecharia. "Not by might nor by power but by my spirit shall you prevail, says the Lord of Hosts." Scholars feel that this down-playing of the Maccabees reflects the rabbis distaste for the celebration of military victories and their disapproval of the later Hasmoneans, as well You see, through Mattathias and his sons fought for Jewish survival, their descendants adopted Greek ways, abused their power, oppressed their own people and brought dark days, again, to the Jews. So the rabbis, in their version of the Hanukkah story, minimized the Maccabees and maximized the miracle— that the hght of God's Torah defeated the darkness. * * * So this year, when you light the first candle on Dec. 22, rethink the Hanukkah characters and plot. Antiochus and the Maccabees certainly head the hill. But remember the assimilated, Hellenized Jews who played a part in the things that befell us. In that first war for religious freedom—in that fight to maintain our Jewish way of life—we met the enemy and (as they say) MOW of them were us. Remember, also, the Hasmoneans, who ended up fighting amongst themselves, and with other Jews, ever who was more priestly, more royal and more right. The contemporary parall^ are obvious. And sobering. During the week, remember that as we add each additional light we grow in holiness. When the hghts of Hanukkah increase, said Hiliel, the light of Judaism increases to dispel the darkness of the world. And finally, when all the candles are blazing, remember the cruse of oil. It has burned far longer than eight days. Despite enemies from without and enemies from within, the flame of Jewish survival has never gone out. And that is the true miracle.

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volves inviting a world figure to Omaha tfi help the organization in its work to heal the sick and promote wellness through nutrition. Mrs. Sadat is working on her Ph.D thesis on Criticism of Poetry in Egypt Between the Two World Wars. She is currently a visiting professor at American University in Washington, D.C.. and the University of South Carolina. She also is the author of A Woman of Egypt. Corporate sponsors are America First, ConAgra, First National Bank, Peter Kiewit Sons', Inc., Union Pacific Railroad, Valmont Industries, and the WorldHerald. Chairmen are Mrs. C.L. Landen, Jr., Mrs. Michael Yanney and Mrs. Walter Scott.

Msm Beth and Scott Weinstein of Scottsdale, Ariz., announce the Nov. 29 birth of a daughter, Kaylie Brooke. Maternal grandparents are Margie and Marlon Somberg. Rosaline Somberg and Ruth Shapiro are maternal great-grandmothers. Paternal grandparents are Sherry and Marv Weinstein of Niles, 111. Paternal great-grandmothers are Ida Weinstein and Rose Jacobs of Skokie, m.

Lori Feldman and Gary Caine of San Rafael, Calif., announce the Nov. 29 birtl} of their first child, Zachary Aaron Caine. Grandparents are Ellie and Albert Feldman of Omaha, and Sylvia Caine of Little Neck, N.Y., and the late Henry Caine.

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In the beginning of this week's Torah portion we read about the dramatic encounter between Jacob and Esau. After 20 years of hustling, working, marrying and raising a family, Jacob is returning home with the fervent wish to resolve to attain true peace and harmony with his brother. He excercises every possible means through which to appease Esau including extravagant gifts and endearing messages. ' By way of introduction Jacob states, "I have lived (Garti) with Lavan... " Rashi comments that the word Garti has the same Hebrew letters (interchanged) as Taryag (referring to the 613 commandments in the Torah). He explains that the study of Torah and the observance of its teachings is the strength which enables Jacob to survive abuse and prejudice in difficult times. He knows that with this background he is tough enough to get tougher when the going gets tough. In essence this introduction serves as an ultimatum to Esau: "I am willing and eager to be yqur Iqying brother but I am equally capable of defendtog myself if necessary." Many moons later we still stick to our guns. We still derive guidance and support from our age old Torah. In fact, we view the Torai as contemporary. We declare in the Shema, "... which I command you this day ..." Each day it is regarded as though it was just given anew. If you think that change is always for the better, take a look at Coke—the big mistake it made by tampering with ried and true formula. People of good taste just wouldn't accept it. That isn't to say that there is nothing new about Torah. Each day and age offers new insights into its wisdom and new. opportunities for growth within the Mitzvot. We are constantly drawing on new parables and parallels from the Torah for our daily lives. While the packaging and presentation may change, the essence of Torah remains constant. As in Grandpa Jacob's case, we certainly prefer the peaceful route. (The Torah was only given to bring peace to the world.) Let us continue his prayers for world { ice. We have recently been very fortunate to witness unprecedented advancement for human rights and freedom in countries where this was least expected. Miraculously, these changes are taking place without bitter wars. May we continue to see changes on behalf of the betterment of mankind the world over. Shabbat Shalom! Hanukkah Specials: Hanukkah For Kids-party and celebration, ages 711, Dec. 23, 6:45 p.m., Katzman residence, 1204 N. 127 Ave., RSVP to Jacob, 498- iO; or Ariella, 330-8091. Hanukkah party—party and celebrations, ages 3-6, Dec. 24,1:30 p.m., Katzman residence, 640 S. 124 Ave., RSVP, 330-7400. Candlelighting Ceremony at Crossroads Mall, open to the public, Dec. 26,6:30 p.m., refreshments, door prize, prizes for the chiklren. For informai^on, call 330-7400.

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