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Herbert Goldsten trust activated with potential of $1.7 million

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By Morris Maline An initial distribution of $1.2 million from the estate of Herbert Goldsten has activated the Herbert Goldsten Tnat to benefit the Jewish metropolitan area of Omaha. According to Howard Kaslow, secretary of the corporation and a trustee; the estimated value of the Trust is $1.7 million with the exact total depending upon final distributions fi'om the executor of the estate, FirsTier Bank. Mr. Goldsten, who died last May, established the Trust to benefit Jewish religious, charitable, or educational organizations in the Omaha, Neb., metropolitan area, including but not liBiited to s}aiagogues, Jewish schools, and the Jewish Federation of Omaha. All recipients of distributions shall be organizations that are exempt fix>m federal in-

come tax under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or corresponding provisions of any subsequent federal tax laws, the Trust documentation states. Mr. Kaslow said the Trust most likely will seek applications for grants toward the middle of 1991. In addition to Mr. Kaslow, other trustees are: Arthur H. Goldstein, Joseph Kirshenbaum, Arthur P. Gross-

man, and Yale Richards. Mr. Kaslow pointed out that the Trust will operate on a calendar fiscal year and that, being a private foundation, it will be obligated to distribute all of its income on a regular basis. The Trust provides that for the first 25 years of its existence only income may be distributed. Afterwards, principal as well as income may be distributed. FirsTier Bank curren^

The document, dated Jan. 9, 1946, waa drafted by the 47 Jews the Nazis had kept alive to dismantle the Chelmno crematoria and destroy other evidence of the death factory before Soviet troops reached the canq>, situated in the Lodz district of Poland. Tha document deacribea the bockgrounda of tha 47, thefr profaaakwe and wt>at they endured at varioua Nazi camps until they reached the final one at Chalmno. Barak Wittenfekl, one (tf tha 47, wrote "When I aaa how the thousands of tonocent Jewa are being murdered, my heart is torn up inside ma. I am only 16 but they have chained my feet like a criminal." Another testimonial deacribee the hopdeesneoB of the inmatea. "Armed soldiers are standing around me. What can I do? " one priaonar wrote. "TeU my brothers, Yitzhak Laaer and Mordachai Motek, and my siatar, Hav», hi Moaoow about mv fate, about my last wish before my death, "Whoever fhida thia, please revenge the tens of

By Jill Knahner Bebnont Federation poUic rdathms asaodilt^'' Joodi Vdtzer, miasion chairman for the 1991 UJA/Federatkn Campaign, says her first trip to Israd, a mission sponsored by the United Jewish Appeal, "changed my life. It was an exhilarating and intensely emotional experience—better than I ever ejqiected." The impact of her 1988 trip has motivated Mrs. Veitzer to lead the Omaha thousands of Jews that communi^ in the 1991UJ A were slaughtered here." Discovery Misaion to Israel Although 47 names were from March 10-20, and to listed at the end, only 10 spend the nest several Jews actually signed the montlis encouraging otiwr will, probably for lack of memlMca of the Jewiah comtime. It was smuggled out munity to accompany her. of the camp to a Polish Tha "Omaha Information farmer, who paaaed it on Meeting," a briefing for to Red Army headquar- anyone in tereeted in hearing ters nearby. about the Discovery MisThe Chelmno will wis sion, will be heU at Mrs. tranalated from tha origi- Veltzer's home, 12617 Ciyer nal Polish hito RusaUn Ava, on Jaa 8, 1991«, at and tha tranalatkm sent to 7:30 p.m. She emphasized the Soviet SUte Archives that everyone in the comin Moscow, where it re- munity ia invited to attend, and a commitment to go on mained untU now. the miasion ia not reqnhvd. An estimated 360,000 "Thia is the one job I Jews were murdered at really wanted to do," she Chebnno between 1942-46. Only two survived. MarUn Gilbert'a definitive work, "The Holocaust: A History of the Jews of Europe During tha Second World War," deacribea the circumatancaa of their aurvival. "On Jan 17, at Chebnno, the SS prepared to murder the surviving mambara of tha apedu Commando which, for the previous two-and-a-half months had bean forced to diamantle the cremator ia," MarUn wrote.

Mr. Goldsten was in the real estate business his entire adult life and owned several properties in the 3100 block of Leavenworth street with his brother, David, who preceded him in diBath. One of the major gifts he made during his lifetime was a $100,000 contiibuticm to the Rose Bhunkin Jewish Home. The chapel there carries his name.

'Vmaha Information Meeting" to feature Discovery l\/li$$ion

Call for revenge By Cathrine Oeraon TEL AVIV (JTA)-The will written by the last 47 Jews to survive the Chelmno death camp, deaoibing their atoiy and calling for revenge for tha deaths of the 360,000 JewaUlled there, waa made poUic for the first tinw last week. "Tothaattantianoftha happy man who finds thia ndtabook," the document begina. "Pleaaa read the contents carefolly and paas it on to everyona, and also to tha mambera of our famdiaa atill aliva, thoae who wen far away from thia horrible trafsdy." The rare original document, which until now had not bean aaen hi the Waat, became available by agreement between the Soviet State Archives and the . Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Authority in Jeruaalam. Ita exlstanca haa bean known abea the end of World War II, when lUya Ehrenburg documentad Nazi war crimea in "The Black Book." But the Soviet authorities banned publication of the book and only one copy was amuggied out of the Soviet Union.

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Joodi VeitMV said, "I remember my excitement after returning from that first mission, and my conversion from a Jew who did not seem to care a lot atxMit Israel to a Jew who ia exceedin^y proud of that country and my heritage. I want others to have that same experience." "Every misakm ia a signal of unity and commitment," said Sara Sanditen, Diacovery national chairman, during a recent hitarview from her home in Tulaa, OUM. With regard to the difficult time in the Middle East, Ms. Sanditen said. "Thia ia the Ume for ua to rally to-

gether. We as Jews should feal good about Israd. If our govemm«ot> thinks that AnMtJean Jews are not supporting Israel, then they will receive the wrong message." Mission partidpanta will stay hi Tel Aviv, Tiberias and Jerasalem, Mrs. Veitzer explained. Highlights will include daily discussions with high-ranking Israeli offidala regarding current issues in security, economics, politics and social policy, and viaiting numer ous historical sites. "Greeting Soviet Jews upon their arrival to Israel will l>e a special part of the mission," Ma. Sanditen added. "We want to feel what is going on in Israel with the aliyah of Soviet Jews. We will be part of these historical times in terms of their absorption into Israeli aodety," she said. Reservations for the "Omaha Information Meeting" may be made by calling Mrs. Veitzer, 333-3719, or the Missions Dept. of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, 334-8200, Ext. 264 or 263.

German quota assailed

By David Kaator BONN (JTA)-A highlevel agraeroant to {dace a quota on the nuo^tar of Soviet Jewa admitted to Germany was assaOM by the Jewish community. Its chahman, Hetos Qalinski, said a dedsion to set a caiUng on Soviet Jewiah immigrants, reportedly reached this paat weekend in Dresden at a maating of the hitarlor ndnlstars of the 16 federal aUtaa, ir

nored Germany's historic obligationa, as well as the fact that Jews were persocutad hi the Soviet Union. The official Jewiah community ia preaaing for an "open door" policy for Soviet Jewa who want to Immigrate to Germaoy. The ndnistara reportedly agreed in prindpla, however, that free immlgratk» wouM be aUowed only to Jews of German origin.

The entry of othera would be subject to a still undefked ceiling. Interior Mhiister Dietmar Schlee of Badan-Wm^ temberg denied the conference had imposed a quota of 1,000 a year. That figure appeared hi news reports over the weekend, whkh attributed tha quoU to a proposal by tha hitarior mhdstar of Bavaria. (Continued on Page 3)

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(DumsJhia <srgaiiM^®.tlkM^ BREADBREASERS Bon Gordon. B'nai B'rith Braadbredkera chainnan for Deoamber, has announced that Gaiy Burkholder, a securities broker with Piper, Ja^ay and Hopwood, will be the guest speaker at the Dec. 126 luncheon. Breadbreakers meets every Wednesday at noon at Regency West Best Western. Cost for the luncheon is $6; the community may attend. JWV POST #280 Jewish War Veterans Post |260 will not meet in December. A husband-wife luncheon is planned in January. Call Sam Rosenstein for additional infor-* mation. ORT DINNER j Members of Women's American ORT and their families will celebrate the completion of this year's Gift Wrap Project Dec 24, 6 p.m. The Wrap-Up Dinner

will be held at Spirit World. 114th Davenport Streets. The store will be dooed except for ORT members who make reservations by Dec. 21 for the dinner. Cost will be $is for adults and $3 for children. Reservations can be made by signing up on forms available at Gift Wrap or by calling Claudia Sherman, 496-3523. ORT URGES SUPPORT PROCHOICE PROGRAM The Pio^^hoice Coalition of Nebraska and the ProChoice Actim Network will present Bill and Karen Bell, Jan. 16, 7 p.m., at Peony Park Ballroom. The Omaha Chapter-atLarge of Women's American ORT is a member of the PnK%oice Coalition and copresident Joye Wees enoouragM ORT members to attend and hear the Bells' story of how they lost their 17-year-old daughter, Becky, in 1988. -Bedcy died from an illegal

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RovbColUa Rovia Collis, a realtor with Home Real Estate, has earned the Graduate Realtor Institute designation. The GRI designation is issued by the National AssodaUon of Realtors to identity ptotteriaaafa who have "demonstrated additional study and performance." Mrs. CoUia, who works in partnership with her husband, CoUis, said that (Mily 10 percent of the nation's realtors hdd the designaticm. The next level. Certified Residential Specialist, is what she will strive for in 1991, Mrs. Collis said.

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AIDS in Israel JERUSALEM (JTA)The number of cases of acquired immune deficiency syndrome in Israel has increased dramatically in recent years, though the Jewish state still has one of the lowest incidences of the disease in the Western world, members of a Knesset panel were told last week. Dr. Moshe Mashiach, director general of the Health Ministry, told members of the Knesset Labor and Social Services Committee i,here have been 137 diagnosed cases of AIDS in Israel to date. Eighty patients have died, 76 of them men.

By Charisa Hoffman

JERUSALEM (JTA)The Jewish Agency for Israel has stopped paying many of its bSb as a result of the huge operating deficit run up by the enormous cost of the Soviet aliyah. "A lot of people are screaming now for their mon^," said an agency official who requested anonymity, "but we have to take care of the immigrants before we pay our suppliers." The agency pays the cost of transporting the inunigrants and thefr luggage to Israel, as well as 25 percent of the absorption grant they receive during their first year in Israel. Officials .say that many regular Jewish Agency programs that are not connected to the Soviet aliyah, such as Project Renewal, are grinding to a halt because of the cash shortage. The agency, which depends on a steady flow of contributions from Diaspora Jews to maintain its programs, now lacks $120 million to cover the cost of programs approved for this year's budget. In addition, it has run up a (40 million overdraft to pay bills that cannot be put off. "The main problem," according to Neale Katz, head of the Israel office of

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CORRECTION Gloria Kaslow welcomed those attending the Women's Community Luncheon, which was presented as part of Jewish Book Month. Mrs. Kaslow was incorrectly identified in last week's Jewish Press article. CONTINUANCE BOSTON (JTA)-Fred Leuchter Jr., who designs capital punishment systems for a living and pursues Holocaust denial as a vocation, won a continuance until Jan. 22 of his trial in Maiden District Court for practicing engineering without a license.. ,

the United Israel Appeal, "is that there have been many more Soviet immigrants than anticipated. "The problem is not due to a poor cash flow from the campaigns," Katz explained. "The United Jewish Appeal has sent the cash to the agency that it promised from Operation Exodus, and contributions from the regular campaign are about what they should be this time of year." UJA, which funnels its funds through the United Israel Appetd, is the Jewish Agency's chief source of income. Its second largest source is Keren Hayesod, which raises funds from Jews in Diaspora communities other than the United States. The agency's initial budget was based on a projected Soviet ahyah of 70,000 for the 1990-91 fiscal year, but now some 220,000 inunigrants are expected. It was known months ago that the aliyah would exceed initial projections, but little action was taken to cut regular agency programs to free up more cash for the immigrants. Agency officials say that major cuts will have to be made in its regular programs for next year, including rural settiement and youth aliyah.

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Raizell F. Alperin and Marie Kalishman of St. Louis, Mo., wiU be married June 16 at the Whittemore House in St. Louis. Miss Alperin, daughter of Mrs. Evelyn Alperin and the late Maurice S. All perin, graduated from Washington University in St. Louis and received an MAT from Wdbster University. She is an elementary art teacher and artist in St. Louis. The prospective bridegroom, son of Mr. and Marvin Kalishman of St. Louis, graduated frt>m the University of Michigan. He received his law degree from Washington University. He is the president of Boulder Development Co^ poration in St. Louis.

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(Coatianed from Page 1) "We didn't discuss numbera but only prindploB," Schlee insisted. "The numbers will be fixed by the prime ministers of the federal states, who will meet at a conferoice in Munich," he said. Observers believe the quota will be as high as 2,000 to 3,000 immigrants a year. They say the 1,000 number was leaked to test public reaction. The Jewish conununit^r,however, has mounted a vigorous campaign for the free entry of Soviet Jews. It argues that Germany is moridly bound to accept Jews fleeing persecution. The community's newspaper, Allgemeine Judische Wochmizdtung, published a survey over the weekend of the attitudes of the various federal states toward Jewish immigration. According to the newspaper, they range from negative in Bavaria to evasive in Brandenburg. The article accused Germany of ignoring the plight of suffering Jews. It accused the authorities of a cynical attempt to involve the Jewish community in exclusionary policies, by sdggesting, for example, that Jewish officials "select" which Jews will be allowed into the country and who will be rejected. "We won't accept the

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role assigned to us by the government," the Wochenseitung declared. The 35,000-nMinber Getman Jewish community, which clearly woukl like to see its numbers enlarged by immigrants from the Soviet Union, has also run into opposition from the Israeli ambassador to Bonn, Benjamin Navon. Israel has asked the West Germans not to admit Soviet Jews, who they claim are not refugees because they have a homeland. Their homeland is Israel, Navon insists in interviews. Meanwhile, German radio and television commentators have taken up the subject. Tbey say that whQe Oennans feel flattered that persecuted Jews want to settle in their country, they worry about absorbing large numbers. Apparently, their fears are not without foundation. Of the some 2,000 Jews who came here during the last few months, some are still Btnig^ing to find housing and jobs in Berlin and in the federal states that until recently constituted economicidly depressed East Germany. They find themselves competing with increasing numbers of imemployed Germans for scarce jobs. Some of the emigres still lack documents that would allow them to take

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regular work. AU are desperately trying to learn Owman. Soviet Jews began to go to East Germany before unification in October because it was far more hospitable to them than West Germany. The East German regime, shortly before it expired, declared in a gesture of good will that any Jew who wanted to settle in the country was welcome. Now, in united Germany, opinion is divided. In general, left-wing intellectuals support unrestricted immigration urged by the Jewish community, while right-of-center politicians tend to reject it

Eilem and Bob Nogg annoonoe the Dec 6 birth of a dauf^ter, Kels^y. Kelsey has two sisters, Dana of Omaha and Jennifv of Beverly Hills, Calif. Granjli^atents are Delek HaupCof Summit, N.J., and Babe and Leo Nogg of Omaha. Great-grandmother is Nevin Erker of Summit, N.J. Lynne and Brian Marks of Rockville, Md. announce the Dec. 9 birth of a dau^ter, Madeline Ruth. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Stewart TuUy and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Marks, Searingtown, N.Y.

Koch injured JERUSALEM (JTA>Former New York City Mayor Edward Koch was struck in the head by a rock Tuesday while on a walking tour of the Old City with Jerusalem's Teddy Kollek. Koch, 66, suffered a minor bruise on his scalp. He was given first aid and continued his tour. The incident occurred on David Street, not usually a trouble spot. Koch, who served three terms as mayor of New York and is an outspoken supporter of Israel, took his stroll with Koll^, an old friend, to demonstrate that the Old City is basically safe and secure.

St^hani and James Tikalsky of Minneapolis, Minn., announce the Dec 4 birth of a son. Dtmald Maurice. Maternal grandparents are Uene and Don Klein. Paternal grandparents are Betty Lou and Donakl Tikalsky of Waukesha. Wise. Great-grandmothers are Libby Sachs of Omaha, Edith Sokol of Tulsa, Okla., and Theresa Tikalsky of Green Bay, Wise.

First Hanukkah Susan Lynne Freeman was the yoongeat participant at the Temple Israel Hanukkah dinner on Dec. 14. The threewedi-old is the daughter of Bob and Robyn Freeman.

SOLDIERS WOUNDED TEL AVIV (JTAHTwo Israel Defense Force soldiers were wounded Sunday when their patrol clashed with terrorists in the Israeli-patrolled security zone in southern Lebanon.

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i Welcome to Omaha Some 70 new and recent arrivala attended a brunch Sunday morning at the home of Jan and Lee Schneiderman and the Jewish community should be proud of the result Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Omaha, the annual newcomer event is designed to welcome those who have joined the Jewish community in recent months. A feature of the event is to have each newcomer provide a short statement explaining where he or she came from and how Omaha became that persra's new locati<m. As the newcomers spoke, it became readily apparent that an eadtfaig mix of talent and paraoDaUtiee was now available to inAiae the Omaha Jewish Gommanity. The newcomers came from Canada, ItracI, the Soviet Uain, the £aat and West CoasU of the United States, as well as from other dtiea in the midweat Some of the Un^Ughts fran the Federation'a Sunday Their acadonie credentials ware oatstawling, ofCaring broKh for MwooBUia are in theoe photoa: top left, Howard Bloom, axeeottn directar, Jewiah Federation adtnoe and teaching. Ages ranged frvmnei^rweds and of Omaha,<rrtenda greetiage to the group; top right, Jan retireeeto aindes. and Lee Sehnaiflerman, hoata for the event; lower left. In behalf of the Fedvation, Howard Bloom, execntive director, welcomed the group to Omaha and etplained the services whidi are provided to the entire Jewish community by the agenciea funded by the Federation. Sepraaentativea frtun area synagoguea also were on hand to describe the respective congregations and to offer asaistance to the new familloa. Brent Bloan and EUtn Fannick represented B'nai Israel in Council Bhifle, Marii Jacobaon q>oke for Tem- Tht Jewiah Preaa ntuvM Uu Hght to e^t f«tten tor ple Israel, Jerry Ramick commented on Beth El, and reaaoa ot hagth or eo^tmt. Soaie Shykan diacttsaed Beth laracL MXee Hasslinger, event chairman, greeted the new- To the Editor. The Anti-Defamation League of is seeking to locate comare, suggeeting to the group that many opportunitiea for involvement exist in the Jewish community. certain Holocaust survivors in response to to a request Others assisting with the branch were Debbie Friedman, from the U.S. Dquurtment of Justice Office of Spedal Inveatigationa (OSI). HoUte Fineman, Carole Lainof and Jenny Gordon. Ilie nil ia for paraons who were imprieoned in either "Hie newcomers'event is only one <rf eeveral aotivitiee provided annually by the Jewiah Federation of Omaha of two subcampa of the Mauthauaen aystem—Gusen I to enlifl^ten the Jewish public as to the many opportu- (during the period of June 1942 to Auguat 1944) and/or Ldbl-Paaa (from summer 1944 to May 1946). The reanitiae for invohrement that are available hare. Theee events owe much to community members like son for or category of imprisonment doee not matter. (Note: the fint camp listed is Gusen I, not Gusen II the Schneidermans who open up their homee to provide a warm atmoephere of welcome to the newest members or III. Gusen I hichided Deutscht Erchutd Steinwerke, Sttyr-Daimim^Puch and Meeaerschmidt plants, and also of Omaha'a Jewiah family. Welcome to Omaha. It's a nice place to live and be happy. faiehidad two quarriee, a sandpit, and an SS-B«kltidungslagtr.) Survivors should communicate with Elliot Welles, director, ADL Nazi War Criminala Taak Force, 823 United Nations Plaza. New York, NY 10017; or contact Betty Shave, senior trial attorney. Office of Special Inveatigations Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justkia, 1400 Now York Avenue, N.W., Uth Fkior, Bond (Founded In 1920) BuikUng, Wuhington, D.C. 20603 (telephone 212Sheila Prihick 614-1882). Praaident, Jewiah Preaa Robert Wolfeon Board of Diractora ADL/CRC Board Members: Jill Kuahner BelaaoBt, vice preeldent; Soott Friedman, traaaurer; Howard Kaplan, secretary; To the Editor. Mark Briment,lUU)i Sidney H. Brooka. Achaifi Faflman. Apparently Paul Damowood. in hia blanket condemEUy Oordman, Carol Kataman, Jody Malaahock, Lynda Mirviah, Oliver PoDak, Marfltyn Pred, Roee Schupack and nation of the Omaha World-Herald editorial policy reObrlaWacnar. garding the laraat-Arab oonflkt, hid not read ita recant MorriaMaliiM editorial aKiearing in the Nov. 23 edition. The headline Editor'fa^Chief waa "Araba ShouM Drop 1976 Vimr." The editorial Judith MariNOf, Managinc Editor; Shwy) Friedman. Buai- urged the Araba to take back the "offenalve 1976 U.N. aaea Manager, Jeanne Boechet, Promxtim Aaaiatant: rseohition equating Zioniam with radam..." Oeorge Sekapiro, Ofdoe Vohmtew. Hie aame editorial givea reaaon to doubt Mr. DameSdee Repraeentatlvee: Barbara Frankel, Diane Baum. wood'a condemnation where it redtaa "Jewa have Denie Miqrereon. Dora SheAea and Rocky Stwn. suffered horribly at the handa of rhdata over the Editarleto nanm tht viewa oftlw writw and art not ntemirily iM«atBt«tK* ol tlM Tlnri «l the Jewlrii FNM Boaid. th* JnrWi yeara...Tha raeohition haa tamlahad the United MinrtiM of Omaha «r UM OOIIIM J««Mt Oonusaiittjr M • wtiok. Nationa in the «yee of many laraelia, nulling it much na Jfiriik PMn ia Mt rMfOwUi hr Ui* KMhtotk of uy product or moradiffbailt for laraol to accept U.N. help In aeaidng L B«aitat riskto an rtMnnd tad •dv«rtUB( ratM m aviUa Mldaaat aottlement." It condudae "... if the Arabs would work toward renouncing their 16-year-<dd allega) lor Mm tad adwtMna (• Pitdagr tt,» *.•&, pneadiaa !•«». t The rate of the Jewiah PeihrathMol Omaha la to lavolv* tion of radam, the dimate for gemdne progreea woldd lb. Java hi •iillag Jowleh eeaanaal aaede leeaBy, utlaa- imnrove many timee more." The HeraUi'a editorial policy towarda larad ia roore \ ally aad in IwaeL Agndea o( the Ftderatton tni Oemmunlty Ralatiooa, Jew- balanced than Damawood would have ua believe. Kenneth P. Wdner [ ieSConnmni^ Center. Jawlah Education, Jewleh Preee, I JeiriabFan4y8«vi«a,Ubipy and Bureau far the Aging. To the Editor: My name ie Rita Cohan. On Oct. 26 my hueband n* JMhk nw (UM OTWI a puMMitd «MMr an Mw to no p« ywr U 8., Michad and 1 came to Omaha in order for him to have M4 tahn. ly «• JwWi Mnion d OMM, » aovti tlM !»•)•. Oman, M «1K iMORl tlii* poMtM |M « ttiMa, NE, POenMrn: 8ai< tddnM a bone marrow transplant at the Unlverdty of Nebraska k Da JMWi PnM, m IwO 1IM iMt Oaata. M MtM. TainligM aaMNhDe Madkal Canter. — mSuM. Before we left our houae in New York, we oallod our

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local synagogue to find out the name of the local synagogue and rabfai in thia area. They put us in touch with RabU Paul Draaen of Beth El Synagogue. From the outset, Rabfai Drazan offered us kindneaa, compasdon and strength. He called some of his congreganta and tdd them of our dtuation. Immediatdy we started recdving offers of hdp with shopping, transportation and other much needed neMsdttos. More thim that, they became our family, worrying with ua when things went wrong, rejoicing wiUi ua with every email step forward, cdling each day and aaking what they could do to hdp. vidting and giving me a shoulder to cry on when I needed it. Michad and I will never be able to repay them for taking us into their hearts. Even thou|^ ».h«nlritig them will never be enough, and they tell ua that we have nothing to thank them for, I wish to do so publidy so that othIrs will know of their kindneaa and generosity and thdr giving and loving sphrit to to virtud "strangers." It is the combined efforts of all these giving and wonderful people who have made such a horrible dtuation bearabde and I know that with all this love, hdp and prayers, Mtehad will have the recovery and hedth that we have been praying for. RlU Cohen To the Editor Jewiah Family Service wants to thank all the organizations and individuda who hdped make our Hanukkah Tzedakah project such a grand success. Firstly, our thanks to Women'a American ORT for thdr co-aponacrahip of the Hanukkah project and for their dedUoatod and enthudastic volunteers. Spedd gratitude goee to ORT for thdr donation of hooka aa gifta for the ohiMren. We are grateful to B'nd B'rith Men who have purchased generoua gift cartlficatee for the 22 Jewiah children on our liat; the etudenta of Friedd Academy who have created and contributed Hanukkah carda and driedala for each family, and to tha sovnal hMlividuala who have purchaaed gifta or donated money towarda gifts for the childrva. We would alao like to take thia opportunity to recognize aeveral locd businaeeee who have contributed in eome way to the Hanukkah TWiakah food project They include Bagd Bin, Midweet Box Company, Spirit World, Bakara Supermarket and Nogg Fruit. We thank all of you and hope that you and your famlllee have enjoyed an eepedally hedthy and happy Hanukkahl Alice Wdaa ThwapiatyTsedakah Coordinator Glen Fineman Ezeentive Director Dora Goldetrom Taedakah Coaadttae COMfditMtM'

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Omaha Maimonides Society plans for bright future

•4 Bert Lewis

The older I get, the more some of the old adages interest me. Or maybe I should say, the more I use them. Particularly those that relate to the "life is too short to wait until a more convenient time" to do something. Like take a trip or go see somebody you haven't seen for a long time. Human nature being what it is, we all tend to put off certain things. We don't go to another part of the country (or the world, for that matter) to see a dear one because we have a very busy schedule and it's so hard to "get away." Sound familiar? In truth, if God forbid, something should happen to that person, we find the time to get on a plane and make an appearance. Why is that? How come we can do that sort of thing for sad reasons and can't manage for happy ones? That's where the human nature part comes in. We get so busy, doing whatever dumb things we do every day, we hardly have time to breathe. And there's that other old adage my late mother-in-law used to say (in Yiddish): "You can't be at two weddings with one body." Actually, that isn't exactly how she used to say it, but this is a family newspaper. These missed opportunities usually can't be replaced. The times you mean to do something often should be seen to, then and there. Later just may not work for one reason or another. As I write these wootis I think of dear friends who are right here in this town, whom I seldom see or spend any time with. It isn't as though I have to get on a plane and travel to have a visit. I just have to get my act together and make a phone call. That old saw about calling a really busy person when you want something done should apply here, but it doesn't. It's true I'm a busy person. It's true I don't use the "N" words many times when I should. It's true I get to a certain number of things I must get to, then I fall down on the job. In the quiet time of the evening I may think about somebody I'd love to talk to, but by then I'm too pooped to hang on the phone. And in the daytime I'm not home. So what's the answer? Maybe a person has to make the time. Just put the rest of the obligations on the back burner and take an afternoon to he with somebody special This whole "too busy" business might be one of the reasons I love a little vacation trip so much. We leave it all at home and just rdax—OMJcentrate <m what we're doing at the moment, and with whom we're doing it! Matter of fact, this entire subject came up with me because as I write this, I'm trying to get ready to leave town for a week. I shouldn't, I've got so much to do, but just the same, we're going to do it. We're going to see famfly and celebrate a birthday and HanukkaJ) and the joy of being with people we love a lot. Whether or not we can spare the time. See, when you get right down to it, there's no contest. All our socalled important stuff will still be here when we get home. The only difference is, when we're running around like mishagoyam doing that stuff, we'll have lovely memories of that visit with those people we care so mudi

By Joanie JacobMm Fedwation public relationa director Brunch was served Sunday at the Jewish Community Center as the Omaha Chapter of the Maimonides Society gathered to honor its 22 charter members. Dr. Eugme Zweiback, co«hairman of the society, opened the meeting with a brief review of the first year. Serving with Dr. Zweiback are physicians Dr. Ronakl Cooper and Dr. Gerald Simons, and dentist Dr. Norman Sheldon. The Maimonides Society is a national organization established to "foster a sense of common purpose and commitment among health care professionals to work feu- the betterment of Jews everywhere." Aproximately 140 names are on the mailing list for the greater Omaha area that includes (Council Bluffs and Lincoln. Dr. Zweiback asked members to encourage medical and dental students to attend the programs. Currently, anyone in the commimity may attend any program sponsored by the Maimonides Society for the cost of that particular program. Membership in the organization, however, is open only to physicians and dentists who contribute $1,000 or more to the annual UJA/ Federation Campaign. "We will be adding two or three new names to the executive committee," said Dr. Zweiback. "We've enjoyed an excdlent beginning, but it's time to move forward. Where do we go from here?" A number of projects were proposed. Members discussed the possibility of establishing a Maimonides Trust Fund administered by the Foundation of the Federation that could provide scholarships, equipment or medical services to those in need. Also discussed was a joint program with several other Maimonides Socie-

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Charter members of the Omaha Chapter of the Maimonides Sodety honored at the Dec. 16 brunch are (from left) Doctors Ronald Cotqxr, Paul Shyken, Milton Margolin, Eugene Zweiback. Muriel Steinberg, Edward Malaahock, Milton Simons. Gerald Simons, Norman Sheldon, Elaine Roffnum, David Hoffmaa and Lairy ftoffinan. Honorees not pictured include Doctors JJL Bieidier, Joel BMcher, Steven Denenbcrg, Robert E^el. Harvey Konigaberg, Hngh Levin, Bernard Magid, Daniel Miller, Benjamin Nachman and Maurice Stieinberg. ties across the country to benefit the Sdcora MedioaJ Center in Beer-Sheva, Israel. Dr. Zweiback informed members that a UJA Mission to Israel for Physicians and Surgeons has been scheduled for April 28-May 8 and encouraged their participation. Featured speakers were Dr. Emma lUioroshukhin and Dr. Alia Zinkov, who immigrated to Omaha last May from the Soviet Union. They outlined their medical eilucation and previous experience and explained they are now studying for the ESFMG exam (Educational Council for Foreign Medical Students. This enables them to practice medicine in the United States. "It is difficult," said Dr. Khoroshukhin. "There is much to leom, and I still must learn very much more English." The meeting concluded with the presentation of membership certificates by Bob Gordman, past chairman of the UJ A/Federation Campaign and the

SpedaJ goMt speakers were (from left) Doctors Enuna Khoroshukhin and Alia Zinkov. newly arrived immigrants from the Soviet UnioB. person primarily responsible for the establishment of the society in Omaha.

not been connected to the Federation," he explained. "We need quality leaders —new voices, new ideas." Mr. Gordman praised the work of the four cochairmen and said "the excelleat reqxwae during the organization's first year would not have been possible without their time and talents."

"In my travels, I have met many people who have been surprised at the fact that Omaha has an outstanding Jewish community," he said. "The Maimonides Society is another one of those surprises. We now have a vehicle to directly involve AWARD FOR HERZOG some of our bri^test and NEW YQRK (JTA)most talented people in Israeli Pre^dent Chaim the needs of our Jewish Herzog was awarded the community. Simon Wiesenthol Cen"In the past, Jewish ter's 1990 Humanitarian medical professionals hi|ye Award.

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Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emil Berkovits will conduct the services. FRIDAY: Services at 6 p.m. SATURDAY: Morning service, 9:30 a.m. A Kiddush ndll follow. Sitter service available at 10 a.m. Junior Congregation meets at 10:45 a.m. Mincha-Ma'ariv services 4:40 p.m. SUNDAY: Services at 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Services at 6:56 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. services will be at 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. LUNCH AND LEARN The Lunch and Learn series with Rabbi Drazen will continue on Thursday, Dec. 27, noon, at Beth El. The next session will focus on medical/ethical questions based on Shema Magazine.

Offutt Air Base FRIDAY: Services in the Cqpefaart Chapel every Friday at 8 pja An Oneg Shabbat follows the service.

Temple Israel FRIDAY: Services at 8:16 p.m. Rabbi Azrid and Cantor W^ber will officiate. Rabbi Azriel will speak on "Chosen and Choosing." The Oneg Shabbat following the service will be sponsiwed by Sharon Leslie and R. Thomas Vann in celebration of Michael Howard's first birthday. Sitter service is available for the 8:16 p.m. Shabbat evening service. Please make a reservation so we may plan accordin^y. There are no facilities for infants. SATURDAY: Shabbat Morning Service, 11:16 a.m. The congregaticm, together with Rabbi Azriel and Canto Webber, will study the Torah portion for the week.

Blumkin Home FRIDAY: Evening service, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY: Morning service, 9 a.m. The residents and staff of the Rose Bhmikin Home invite the families, volunteers and friends of the residents to attend services in the Herbert Goldsten Chapel. Kiddush follows services on Shabbat.

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I am intrigued by the conversation we did not hear in the encotmter of Jacob and Pharoah.

and greets Pharoah politely (older translations had it, "he blessed Pharoah").

We are given only a few words. What was said but left untold?

Pharoah asks him how old he is. He applies that his is 130 years old. "Few and evil have Ix n the years of my life."

Jacob's life had suddenly been upset. An impressive That is all! Jacob takes caravan of wagons and chariots had appeared his leave—and so far as we without warning. The know Jacob never sees brothers tell Jacob that . Pharoah again during the Joseph is alive, and, more- next 17 years of his Uie in over, he rules over the land Egypt. of Egypt! That same man What else did they say? who demanded that we Did Pharoah offer Jacob bring Benjamin down, some refreshment? Did he that same man is Joseph! ask, What do you mean, Our Joseph! "few and evil?" You're Jacob is pried from his 130—and you say your restful life in Canaan. years are few? What has Jos^h has sent for him, happened during your life Joseph! He hurries to pre- to make you speak that pare for the journey, no way? simple trip for a man his What is life in Canaan? age.. He and the family move their livestock and Do my soldiers treat the dq>art, leaving everything population properly? what that could not be carried. do you think of the economic conditions? And When they arrive in what wise things about life Egypt, the family is per- do you have to teU me? mitted to settle in (joshen, Siu«ly you've acquired and Jacob is ushered into wisdom in all these years! Pharoah's presence by And what did Jacob Joseph. say? You are the mighty king; but should you not The old man is still reelgive more freedom to the ing from the suddamees of people you rule? Was it the new situation. He is suddenly an immigrant in rij^t that they have sold you everything they own, a strange land. He is still and indeed their very suffering from the "jet lag" of new and unex- selves as slaves, for the pected experiences, and com my son has piled up for you? still physically weary from the arduous wagon trip I wish we had some recfrom Canaan to Egypt, ord that Jacob tried to many hard days of travel tmdo some of the things And now he is thrust be- that Joa^h had accomfore Pharoah. plished for Pharoah. But Jacob was a superannuThe king is resplendent ated alien. He was forced in his royal robes, and he to rely for food and clothis surrounded by servants. ing and shelter on his son All the opulence of an eas^ Joseph... If not few, inem potentate is displayed. deed evil were his harsh The old man from simple memories and this harsh Canaan is dazzled and be- reality of late years ... dazzled. He maintains his But Joseph, praise God, proper demeanor, however, was alive. FOOD TO SOVIET NEW YORK (JTAIThe American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee plans to send 100,000 food parcels to needy, elderly Jews in the Soviet Union.

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Special program helps immigrants celebrate Jewish holidays Recently rewttled Soviet Jews partidpatad in a holiday workshop sponsored by the Bureau of Jewish Education and the Jewish Family Service, "Hanukkah: Time of Rededication." The woriuhc^ was held at Temple Israel on Dec. 2. Paititipants were introduced to the concepts of Hanukkah by Elyce Azriel, community teacher

for the Bureau of Jewish Education; Rabbi Sidney Bnxdts, rabbi emeritus of Temple Israel; Cantor Karen Webber of Temple Israel, and Gloria Kaslow, Soviet education chairman. After the woricshop, pai^ tidpants were invited to attend the Hanukkah Festival sponsiued by the Pai^ ents AsBodation of the Temple Israel Religious

School. "Hanukkah: Time of Rededication" is the second in a series of programs for resettled Soviet Jews sponsored by the Bureau of Jewish Education and the Jewish Family Service. For more information contact Susan A. Drazen, executive director, Bureau of Jewish Education, 3348200, ext. 246.

Boston paper sold to Rabbi Korff BOSTON (JTA)-Ira Korff, a lawyer and businessman who is also an o^ dained rabbi has purchased the Jewish Advixate of Boston, the largest Jewish newspaper in New England, from the family that has run it for the past 73 years. Korff, 41, who is president of National Amusements of Dedham, Mass., will take over as publisher, it was announced by Bernard Hyatt, the outgoing edito^publisher, who will stay on as editor of the weekly founded in 1802. Hyatt said the change would "set the stage for the next generation of the Advocate's growth and assure its strength and vitality in the future." ' He added, "I fe^ blessed to have been enabled to place its destiny for coming generations in the wise, compassionate and strong hands of longtime friend Ira Korff. He is a nationally known business figure and an important spirit within the Jewish community."

Declaring his delight over acquiring what he called "a jewd," Korff said that his intention is to expand and improve the publication's quality, coverage and drculaticm. He said he is also committed to continuing the high journalistic standards that prompted the Jewish and non-Jewish public to rely on the Advocate as their primary source of Jewish community news, information and exchange of opinions and ideas. Hyatt as editor will continue to manage the newspaper in the near term. Korff, a native Bostonian, is a descoidant of the Baal Shem Tov, the 18th century founder of Hasidism, and the grandson of the late dean of the Orthodox rabbinate. Grand Rabbi Jacob Korff. Korff holds degrees in Jewish education, a masters degree in law and a doctorate in international law, which he received in conjunction with Tufts Univeraity's Fletcher School of Law and Dipkxnacy and the Harvard International Law Center.

Korff pursued his rabbinical studies at the Berlin Rabbinical Academy in New York and the Beis Mordecai Seminary in Jerusalem. He was a resident graduate at the Harvard Divinity School. Korff has also served with the Rabbinical Court, as chaplain for the Boston munidpality and as rabbi of several congregations in the Boston and Providence areas. He is currently rabbi of The B'nai Jacob Synagogue. Hyatt, who joined the Advocate in 1952, had been editor and publisher since 1984 and previously was managing editor of the newspaper, which received several awards imder his stewardship. The Jewish Advocate was founded 88 years ago by Jacob de Haas, secretary to Ilieodor Herzl, and has published unintemipted since them. Alexander Brin, a natiraially ayndkated reporter, succeeded de Haaa aa publisher in 1917 and heki that pofliticm until his death in 1952.

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From left. Norm Komey, Mickey Krapinsky and Gary Javitch listen to Mayor P J. Morgan's talk at the weekly Breadbreaker's luncheon.

Ak-Sar-Ben sale tops Mayor's talk By Jo Carroll "Certain things don't smell right," Mayor P.J. Morgan told a gathering of B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers at their weekly luncheon meeting. Mayor Morgan was referring to the potential sale of Ak-Sar-Ben for the offered price of 925 million. The Mayor said he did not understand the price that had been set for the property. "I've had 30 years experience in real estate and think I have as much common sense as anybody on the board." He said he did not comprehend how they could expect to receive such a hig^ price for the property, when th^ were not able to retire an 18 million debt on the property themselves. The Mayor eqtressed his opinion that Ak-Sai^ Ben would not make good on its threats to shut down. As to where other activities could be held he said, "We can have a rodeo someplace else. Peony Park has lost some business to Ak-Sar-Ben in the last few years. I'm sure they'd be glad to get bade." When a member of Breadbreakers asked the Mayor if the financial records of Ak-Sar-Ben were available he replied, "In 1986 Ak-Sar-Ben had a loss of $1.6 million. After that they stopped printing their records." The Mayor said his position was that a public agency should not buy the Ak-Sar-Ben acreage because ultimately the taxpayers would have to foot the bill for the prq)erty. "I think public opinion is with me. One-hundred thirty-seven phone calls just today have agreed with the position I took on Ak-Sar-Ben."

"It's not going to be an office development or an apartment complex," he said, "because 100 acres of it are in the flood plain." The Mayor also said he didn't think it would make a good location for a convention center. He reminded the Breadbreakers that an investment had been made in the downtown area. "We do need a hotel in the downtown area. One where you could walk to the Old Market." In other matters. Mayor Morgan said the dty's budget for 1991 was $206 million less than that of 1990. He said this was poesible because the "City government runs as effidently as possible." He also said there would be more policemen on the streets in 1991. With regard to health care insurance, the Mayor said, "We have projected an $11 million increase in 1991. We must bite the bullet there. We've reached an impasse with the police union, but the firemen are still talking." When the question of the finandal stability of the current recycling program arose the Mayor stated, "I never said recycling would be without problems. Yard waste is difficult imd it has generated 80 percent of the waste in the last few months." Mayor Morgan said he was meeling with Governor-elect Ben Nelson for breakfast next week. "We are meeting together to work for the people. I work

better face-to-face. One-toone has always been my policy." As for the future, the Mayor said he wanted to get back to the basics of "affordable housing, economic development and solving crime and drug problems." "The Kiplinger Newsletter said in its latest issue that Omaha was one of the best places to be. We are seeing a stable price on home and properties. We have the lowest unemployment rate in the nation. We need to work together." "I stand to be open with you. I need your input, "he told the large crowd at Breadbreakers. DENOUNCES ANTI-SEMITISM WARSAW (JTAIThree days after he was elected president of Poland, Lech Walesa told visiting Amoican Jews that he denounced resurgmt anti-Semitism here and urged Polish dtiMBs to move forward to ft "new chapter." AMERICANS BACK ISRAEL NEW YORK (JTAIAlthough Israel's status may seem to have declined in tlie wake of the Gulf crisis and U.S. accommodations to its new Arab allies, a new B'nai B'rith poll shows that 70 percent of Americans continue to view Israel as a dose ally or friend of the United SUtes.

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British Jews irked at Syrian ties By ^mon Rocke* London Jewish Chiooide LONDON (JTA)-The government's decision to renew diplomatic relations with Syria came under fire at this week's plenary meeting of the Board of Deputies of British Jews. "We are extremely unhappy at this development in view of President (Hafez) Assad's record as a godfather of international terrorism, including attempts to cause bloodshed on British soil," said Lionel Kopdowitz, the president of the Board of Deputies. Particular concern was expressed that Syria's recent renunciation of support for terrorism appar-

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Fair share continues NEW YORK (JTA)Leaders of Jewish community federations across the United States have agreed to ccmtinue funding the resettlonent of Soviet Jews in this country in a way that distributes the financial responsibility among all Jewish communities. The agreement on collective reqranaibility, adopted during the Council of Jewish Federations General Assembly in San Francisco, essentially renews an accord reached last February in Miami, at a meet^ convened specifically to deal with resettlement issues. Under the plan, each federation is responsible for settling a spedSc number of emigres, determined by the size of the community and the amount of money it raised diuing its 1989 general fund-raising campaign. If the community does not settle that number, it must contribute $1,000 to a national pool for each Soviet Jew it does not absorb. The money in the national pool is then distributed to the communities resettling more than their "fair share" of Soviet immigrants.

Amber Vaastrom, Dana Gordon, Rebecca Uhl and Karin Faber at Temple larael's Huakkah diniMr. It was a little lonely always been a symbol of hold court there) I found when we lit the Hanukkah independence for teenag- Dana also had disappeared. Later he told me candles at our home this ers. Rebecca Uhl, also 16, he had been talking to Cayear. No one was yelling, "It's seemed to be the spokes- thy KuUy. Cathy celemy turn. You lit them last person, while Dana Gor- brated her Bat Mitzvah night." Alfred, my hus- don at 12, was the youn- the next day. Karin told me her favorband, and I took turns gest. And he was also the ite part of the evening was while, Au Lait, our black only boy. "nte four were so polite lighting the candles. and white cat watched. Amber reminisced about It just wasn't a holiday and nice to me. It made me without teens in the pic- feel like I had just inher- Hanukkah evenings spent ture so we invited four ited a family for the eve- with her grandmother. Rebecca said she liked teenagers to share a Han- ning. We arrived at Temple spending a Hanukkah eveukkah evening with us. Cooking has never been Israel and found our seats ning with her best friends, ^ the hi^ligfat of my life, so in the crowided room filled Karin and Amber.' Dana just ndled his eyes we all went to the Hanuk- with tables decorated for at that remark, the way kah dinner at Temple Is- Hanukkah. Alfred and I had only boys can where older rael The four teens, three brouj^t our menorah from sisters are saying somegirls and a bqy, reflected home and the kids took thing mushy. After punch and cookthe excitement of the eve- turns lighting the candles. ning, but they also teased We ate dinner, which, of ies, the girls grabbed some each other like most sis- course, included latkes and balloons that had been enjoyed each other's com- used for decoration and we ters and brothers do. all headed to the parking "Do you think my hair pany. Rebecca's bracelet lot. is too Ugh?" Karin asked caught on fire as she These four Jewish teens Amber. "No, not at all. Look at reached over the menorah. live just a few blocks from mine," was Amber's r^ly. The fire was quickly put us so I'm hoping to see Amber Vanstrom and out and I went to get some them again soon. Their Karin Faber, both 16, and ice to put on her reddening manners were impeccable, but more important they both juniors in high wrist. Dinner over, we went in were happy to have be inschool, would never tell one another their hair was the sanctuary for services. vited to spend a HanukThe girls sat together, kah evening with other combed too high. Hair, it seems to me, has while Dana picked the end Jews. seat. They seemed to apThey live in a little town preciate the junior choir just on the outskirts of CuMom riMnlng / »rt 0««»«y ^ingii futqii 1 cnan^cHa lip. and followed Cantor Web- Omaha called Boys Town. ber's songs accompanied Omaha's Creative Framing Shop* and more.. AWARD by her guitar. NEW YORK (JTA)Finally, after the service was over and the three John Slade of New York inilPMKPriit girls had disappeared into received the Keter Shem RolwrtBittmin the bathroom for the ninth Tov Award from State of MaynvdRMO CtiartesWysocki NitaEngle MononSoktfB time, (1 think teenage giria Israel Bonds. JotnSMnyLtstM PaulCilt

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Water emergency on tap ByHoghOrgd TEL AVIV (JTA)Agrlculture Minister Rafael Eitan announced plans to declare a nationd emergency to conserve Israel's depleted water reserves after the rainy season began last month with abnormally low rainfall for the third consecutive year. The Meteuologicd Center add this has been the driest winter ao far since 1920, when records were first kept. The levd of Lake Kinneret, the coun-

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Lucy Dawldowicz dies By SnaaaBimlMram NEW YORK (JTA)Lucy Dawidowicz, 75, one of the premier historians of the Holocaust, died hi her New York apartment of liver cancer. "I redly bdieve her loea ia immeaaurable," said Nobd Laureate Elie Wiesd, who knew Dawidowicz for 30 years. "She was among the furst

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ish family lifestyle. So much of our family gather ings and celebrationa are centered around eating, and traditional foods are an important aqiect of our Jewish observances and traditiona." ahe conchided. Mrs. Goldstrom says that the purpose of "Eating Feelings" is not to outline another diet plan, but rather an opportunity to look at the purpose food serves in our lives, other than nourishment, and how we can leam to manage our resulting behaviots. "We wiU be exploring the origins of attitudes that each individual has developed over the years, find ways to redevek^ self-trust in our ability to care for ourselves and find ways to refocus on the importance of exercise and body inuige," Mrs. Goldstrom said. The deadline for registration is Jan. 8 and registraticm is limited, Ms. Novak said. For more information about the "Eating Feelings" program, call Alice Weiss at Jewish Family Service, 330-2024.

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By Dehn Nossbanm Cohen NEW YORK (JTA)Leaders of the Reform movement have sharply criticiMd efforts by the National Council of Churches of Christ in the UJ3.A. to link the Persian Gulf crisis to the Isradi-Paleetinian problem. NCCleadera had adopted a statement which aaid, "llie active U.S. efforts to implement U.N. Security CcNindl resolutions relating to the occupation of Kuwait by Iraq stands in marked cimtrast to U.S. negiigeoce regarding the inqilementation of Security Coundl reaohitions 342 and 338." NCC represeiits 32 major Protestant and Orthodox churches with about 80 million congregants in this country, including the Methodist, Presbyterian and Episcopalian denominations. Statements adc^ted by NCC are distributed to its constituents across the country.

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General lights Hanukkah candle "It's better to light candlee for peace than cannons for war," 8«id Air Force General Larry DiUa at he prqiared to light a Hannkkah candle Monday night at the menondi set up at CroMroada Shopping Center by Rabbi Mendel Katcman, of ChabMl Lobavitch of Mid-America. General Dilda ia assigned to Offatt Air Base. Partidpatfaig fai the Hannkkah program were the Macabees USA Boys Choir nnder the direction of Dr. Lawrence Milner. Members are Zack Gonsher, Ben Goaahw, Matthew Lemer. Michael Richman, Jonathan Milner, Jeffrey Shyken, Jeffrey Katamao, Jacob Katsman, William Oayster and Scott Saltzman.

One of its members, Rabbi Yisrael Yifrach, announced this week success in all 14 cases. He traveled to Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, on behalf of the court and located all of the husbands. He received from each a written authorization to deliver a get to their wives. Religious Affairs Minister Avner Shaki hailed the success and announced his ministry would seek the creation of another special belt din to deal with the personal status problems of Soviet immigrants.

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Reform congregations demonstrate return to traditional customs By Debra Nussbaum Cohen NEW YORK (JTA)The traditional customs and ceremonies that the Reform movement once eschewed are again finding a place in Reform congregational life, according to a new survey. More than half—59 percent—of the congregations which responded to the survey reported that they provide kipot and that they hold Saturday morning services even when there is no Bar or Bat Mitzvah. For 77 percent of the congregations, however, the Friday night service remains the primary form of worship. Virtually all of the Temples that answered the sur^ vey light Shabbat candles at the onset of Fridaynight services. Nearly 96 percent of the congregations reported that they say the motzei, the blessing over bread, before each communal meal, and almost 70 percent indicated that Birkat Hamazon, the grace after meals, is recited regularly or Bometimos.

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'Music on demand is an illusion' Editor'a Note: CelUat Yalrada Huui. is tkb artide, •!»»• hi* thovgiito OB the rawaida of atteadiiig live pcrforBy Yehuda Hanaid It's time to rescue music from elevatora and department stores I You cannot possibly chew on a sandwich and listen to a Beethoven symphony; you cannot do the dishes or rail against rush hour traffic and experience the masters as they intended it for ua. The availability of music on d^»w"«< is an illusion because, just like canned food, it is not "freshly squeezed" and lacks the main magical ingredient: immediacy. A performance happens only once in time, and if you have been fortunate enough to capture it as a listener, after the initial pleasnie, it will be stored as a treasured memory. Those who heard Horowitz, Rubenstein and Casals live during their careers will attest to the fact that having them spin ad infinitum on the audio system just isn't tlie same. True, there is pleasure to be had in sittiiag in the "media room" at home, feet propped up, listening to favorite releases. But the passion, the spontaneity, and the comnumal experience that binds a roomful of strangers into a comprehensive group with

Ceiliat Yebnda Hanaai, far right, is iifetured rdwarsing for a prevkms performance of a plaM quartet with, froia left, Itxhak Perinum, Schlomo Mints and Lee LoviaL Mr. Haaaoi, cellist awl musied dbecter of the "Close EBOonutcn" ansic scries, will appear at Temple Israel on Jaa. S at 8 pjn. He win Join a violiaist, pianist and darinetist in presenting a musical program entitled "Dvorak, Bartok and the Klesmer Connection." a common testament, if have a very selfish reason of our human existence in you will, wiU forever dude for inviting you to join us. a message distilled by our the cultural hermit. Tlie music^naldng process great creative geniuses. To be sure, recordings is a two-way street and All that they experienced have their place, but con- every performer will be insider viewing a reproduc- spired and goaded an to and intuited from the turtion of a work in a book, new heights, to play his bulence of their lives, from and then viewing that best and most brilliantly the best their times had to same work in its full ^ory by a committed and reqxm- offer, from their deep acceptance of man's fate, is of brilliant color, great ex- sive audience. vitally recreated for us via pansive caavas and bold Concerts have their so- the iive performance. brush stroke at close range, perhaps with com- cial function, and there ments and explanations will dways be an dement The Jan. 5 concert is the by an art authority for if seeing and being seen (we certainly would like to second in a series of four your duddation. That's predsdy what we see yoni), but a nobler ex- performances. Series tickets try to do at our "Close En- pectation perhaps is to at- are still available as are counters" chamber music tend in order to be up- single admissions. Call lifted, cleansed, and to 'Temple Israd, 656-6536, series at Temple Israd. I must admit that I also gain b«tter understanding for more information.

Jews mark birthday of noted commentator PABIS, Dec. 17 (JTA)-Distinguished Jews gathered over the weekend in Troyes, in the Champagne region of eastern France, to dedicate a memorial to one of its most famous sons, Rabbi Solomon ben Isaac, known to history as RasM. Rashi's prodigioua commentaries on the Bible and the Talmud are at the core <rf Jewish sdwlsrship. Tlw 950th anniversary of his birth was celebrated Sunday by the unveiUog of a memorial sculpted by Raymond Mwetti. Dignitaries attendinginduded thefwrner French Chief Rabbi Rene Sirat, Nobd laureate Eli Wiesd and Robert Galky, mayor of Troyee. Sirat eetablial»d the Rashi European Center for Hebraic Research in Troyes in 1989. The work of Rashi, who lived from 1040 to 1105, is also studied by historians and linguists for knowledge of the French language of his era. His writing abounds with references to the daily lives of the French peasants, who tended vineyards and tanned leather, the chief trades of the town. Rashi himself was a winemaker.

Rewards offered By Gaith Wdkoff Northern CaUfomla Jewish Bulletin SAN FRANCISCO (JTA> -Rewards totalling (30,600 has been offered for infor mation leading to the arrest and conviction of whomever firebombed Jewish institutions and committed other acts of antiSemitic vandalism in three Bay Area communities recently. The money, offered separately by Jewish agendes, private dtizens and munidpalities, is said to be the largest amount ever posted to hdp apprehend

perpetrator of hate crimes. San Francisco Police Chid Willis Casey thinks it mij^t woric because peoI^ "who engage in and are around this type of crime, I bdieve, are the people who would turn in their confederates. "A lowlife who would perpetrate a crime like this probably isn't \ay well-off and could use the money," he added. Casey's assertion was backed by several police offidals, induding Oakland Police Chief George Hart.

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