Vol. LXVIi No. 27 OiMtM, Nobr. MAdw.5751 Fridoy, March IS, 1M1
Mazel tov rings out for five Soviet Jews undergoing tl^e Covenant of Circumcision By Morris Mdine TUa Btld* bdwlH
During my trip to the Soviet Union a year w ao ago I had an opportunity to talk at length with many Jewish children, their parents and grandparents. One of the conclusions that I brought back with me was the understanding that while most of the youngsters had little or no knowledge of Jewish customs and rituals, they wanted the of^iortunity to be Jewish. Well, a week ago, five Soviet Jewish boya in Omaha took a major step toward fiorging a link with thonaands of years of Jewnma left. Rabbi MeMlelish history. •MM, and Dr. Stewart E. Anton Ziaser, 15, his brotttr, Artyom, eight; momentum for the partieVl«d Metrik, nine and Us ipntioo of the boya came brother, George, eight, from thair grandmothers. "A bria waa tepoaaibla wd William Gayatar, 11, ^BTitUOab, a nUgtous cbcuradakm at iBBaMual HoopitaL Obvlotialy, thla waa not ttie bris tradhioiMUy held on the eighth day of a l^y'a life. ^In this case, the boya «(n able to participate in ue dedaion and tl^ did ao knowing that they would be andoiing pain and discomfort and possibly even the laughter of OUMT chiUran. ' "I want to be Jewiah," •aid Anton, and his deterndnatiaa helped the yomignr boya alao make the dedaion to undergo the aurg«ry. According to Rabbi Meddel Katanan of Chabad Lubavltch, the real
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vlSuSoBiiBa^ wanted their grandsons to ba Jewiah so thay encouraged them topartidpete in the ceremooy." Rabbi Katanan secured the servfeea of Rabbi Jacob Shschet, a mohel or ritual droimdaar, of Loe Angelea, brothar of Omahan Maximo Shech^ According to Rabbi Katiman, aeveral area hoqiitala wwe not wilUng to aUow th« religioua d^ cumdaion, but that he re-
o'fUMd Lnbavitefa, Rabbi Jacob ShedMt, tlie nrologiat ceived paraiaaion from Immamwl Hoapital after Dr. Stewart E, Skian, a or ologiat, ottared bia aa-
That night, at a party in the home of Maximo and Jeanne Shedket, theritoal c«wtinaed to provide tha
Ian aerving aa aneatheakOogist and aavaral nnraaa aasiatiaft tha bciya miderwant aargRy throughout the aftemooo of Match 7. Rabbi Katsman, and members of a minyan— while wearing mouth masks-sakl the bleaaings over wine and rodtad the prayers aaaodated with the ritual This activity took place at the rear of the room wfaata the auiv gcry was being performed.
named, their parenta, Michael «d Anna Metrik, Boris and Marina Zlaaer, Gene and Emilia Gayster, joined with their family andfrianda in resounding mazel tovs. Editor's note: Although the Jewiah Preaa wookl have liked to pobliah a photograph el tha boya »ithhia«r4iole.thoyoii^ atara ««aa too tired tha aight of the party.
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Baker, Levy optimistic on chance for peace By David Landaa JERUSALEM (JTA)Foreign Minister David Levy and Secretary of State James Baker seem to share the view that a freah breeze is blowing in the Middle East that ooukl be harnessed for Arab-Israeli peace, though it necessarily would be a slow, arduous process. Both men appeared hopeful at a joint news conference here, encouraged, according to the Israeli, by signs of change in Ar^ positions. They met reporters after a working dinner at the King David Hotel, acconqianied by their aides.
Baker arrived here Monday afternoon from Caiio, making hia firat viait to the Jewiah atataaince taking office in 1989. Prior to Cairo he waa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. wfaaralM met with the foreign miniatara of aij^ Ai^ abaatiflna. Levy saM the hiformatioq ralajrad to him by BaMr ragarding the Arab attitudea dafiaitaiy ahowed "enconragfaig signs that did not eaiat hafore." The United Statea wouU have to "work at developing" thooe aigna, but "today we are dooer than yeetarday," he aakL Baker aaid he was "cautioualy optimiatfc" that the United Statea oouU "catalyie" progreaa toward peace by c^taliiing on the postwar aitaatkn in the region and the "historic opportunitiea" it proaenta. He qtoke more drcumapactly of "a bit of new attitudea," "aigna of new thiiddng" and "a raadi-
neaa to conaider new approaehea." The secretary aaid the "concretization" of theae signs would depend in part on the attitudes of "the other aide," miuintng jg. raeL He cautioned both sidea not to "retreat into non-negotiable demands." Behind the eupbemiatic language of both diplotnats waa an awareness that the situation ia delir cate and that the immensa power, presijge and influence Washington now enjoys in the n^aa for its succeaaful proaacutkm of the war againat Iraq will not laat fdrevar. Some laraali sources claimed that Baker brought "little of substance" in the way of new Arab commitmanta to makn peace with laraaL They aaki tha moat he prooored waa a willingnaaa to reoDgniza laraal in ratum for foil withdrawal frtn the admfaiiatered terlitoriaa. Itiadaar.noMthalaaa, that the Baah adaainiatratim la mptrad to iwlea a m^jor faiveafatent of preati^ and oKort to nudge the partiea toward a peace aattkniant. Preaident Buah, said Baker, "won't let what coold be an historic opportunity paaa for want of wilUngnaaa to commit cmaelvea." But it waa dear from Bakar'a remarfca that he enviaagee a k»g effort 'dth no dramatic breakthrong and tliat he and Levy do not see eya to eye on every iaaue. Levy deacribed their initial meeting aa "frank, aincere and oonatroctive," which in diplomatk parlance indkataa a lack of
'Dynamite' Keyes to speak at March 27 Pacesetter Dinner
By Joanle Jaoobeon Federation pohUc "Alan Kayea is dyna> mitol" wrote Elliot B. ^'K>rp> Cincinnati Federation campaign director. L "In my 16 years of service fi to the Jewiah community, , t have never witneesed a ' inore powerful, artfetilate f.uid emotional speaker aa ('• Ambassador Keyea." ,> Dr. Alan Lee Kayea, ft*liner U.S. Ambaaaador to he United Nations EcoI and Sodal Council Dtly a reaMant the American Inatltnte for : Policy Reoaarch in VaaUagton, D.C., will be
the featured gueat apeaker at the 1991 Pacesetter Recognition Dinner, announced Robert Epstein and Marahall Kuahner, diviaioB co-chairmen. "How Israel Can Survive the Challenge of Palestinian RighU" wiU be the topic for discussion at the annual event for tha major gifts diviaion to be bald at the Highland Country Club on Wednesday, March 27, beginning at 0:90 p.m. The approdatkm dhiner ia apoasored by the Jawiah PaderaUon of Omaha. "Rarely in thia community, or in any community acroaa tha eontinmtal United Stataa, do we have an
opportunity to hear a speaker as overwhalmin^y impressive aa Dr. Keyea," aaid Mr. Epatein. "This man ia a apeaker'a apeaker-a gold medal winner," added Mr. Kuahner. "He's gotten glowing reviews^ from acroaa the country, and we've tried to convey the tremendoua appeal of thia eloquent and outspoken friend of Israel to the members of the Paceeetter Diviaion. This ia not 'just another apeaker.'" According to a preea release from the Harry Walker Agency in New York, Dr. Keyes is one of the most brilliant of the
new generation of tUnken about American politica and foreign policy. Poaaaaaing superb academfc credentials, be brings to bear tha accrued practical inaighta of a gktbal diplomatic career and intense domasUc political experience, notes the release. As Aaaiatant Secretary of State for International Organisation Affairs, he waa the chief architect of the Reagan Administrar tion's effort to achieve reform at the United Nationa. In 1988, Dr. Keyes waa • candidate for the U.S. Senate from Maryland. Hia reflectiona ra hia campaign ware publiahad hi
Policy Review, providing provocative ind^t on the madia'a role in exacerbating tha problems of race and pditlcs in America. He received his doctorate from Harvard University. After joining the U.S. Foreign Service in 1978, he aerved as a vice«onsul in India, a deak officer in the Office of Southern African Affairs and a member of the State Department's Policy Planning Staff. He also served briefly aa a Conaultant to the National Security Council. At 16, while attending high achool in San Anto nio, Taxaa, ha became the (then) youngeat winnar of
the American LagieB Oratorical Conteet-a diatina* tion anoe held by Senatot' F^ankamrch.Inl967.he was elected preaUent of the Anmriraji logton Boya Nation. "In addition to the appearance of Dr. Keyea, thrae new mambera of tha Paceeetter Diviakn will be mducted into the Khig Sdoroon's Circle, thia community'a moat praatigkwa donor award,'' aaid Mr. Kuahner. "Thty are Paul and Joal Alparaon. tha Baker Family and MUton R. Abrahama. We're delighted tbaae families have coma forward and f%il privileged to be aUa to honor tham on March 27.
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Academy adds grades INDIANAPOLIS (JTAh-A miUion dollar gift from the owner of a n^ior dnig store chain in Indianapolia wiU enable the Hebrew Acadony of IndianapoliB to expand friMn a di^ school into a Hebrew hij^ school, iu praaident. Hart Hasten, has announced. The donors. Laurel and Roger Onus, who own Reliable Drugs, said th^y were inspirsd to help advance Jewish education because of a speech ddivered by Nobel Peace Laureate EUe Wieed when he visited Indiani^ralis. Their three sons a^ tend the academy, which
FRIENDSHIP HON(HtEE NEW YORK (JTA)Herbert Tenzer was honored by the AmoicanIsrael Friendship League at its tribute dinner.
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By GO Sedan JERUSALEM (JTA)A Palestinian youth was killed and a border policeman stabbed last week in the West Bank, as tension in the administered territories rose in anticipation of Secretary of State James Baker's visit. The youth, 18-year-old Adli al-Bargouthi, was shot in the West Bank village of Deir Rassanah, near Ramallah, after Israel Defense Force troops were hit by rocks tlirown by Palestmian rioters who refused an order to disperse.
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Soviet immigration wili delay parity
B'nai B'rith Women invitee aU mah j<mgg pUyers hi the community to compete hi B'nai B'rith Women's Mah Jongg Toumameot on April 7. The first round will RENT A VIDEO CAMERA §:•. JERUSALEM (JTA)start promptly at 12:30 p.m. and the games should last FOR YOUR SPECIAL OCCASIONS ^^ Massive aliyah fromthe until 5 pjn. Cash and other prises will be awarded. Conventions • Weddings • Qraduattons *••• To reeerve a phwe, send your 910 entry fee to Rosalie Soviet Union will delay Family Reuntons • And Much Morel • GramqMn, 8108 Hosrard. 68114 or Dora GoMstrom, but wiU not, hi the k»g 13311 Seward. 68164. For additional informatkn call run. prevent pwity be144th&Pacmc Mr*. Greenspan, 391-1954 or hirs. Goldstran. 496-2233. tween the Jewish and 330-4900 ' —. *.** "Novices and pros alike had a good Ume at the last Arab populatioos in Israd •——••••»•«•»( ••••••••••••a MM tonmamsnt." accordhig to committee member Rosalie and the adndniatared ter Greenspan. It promises to be a fun afternoon for alL" ritoriea, a Hebrew Univer sity demograidM's^ya. ^NOMc«mjuei SEimef Parity will be reached 10 Vou have a family doctor, lawyer, and accountto 16 years later than "Stnrtng Oamtm Sftice 1946" ant rd like to be your real estate profeotonal. woaU have been the case SERVICE PARTS Please caU me whenever you have a need. if there was no mass imPROMPT AND DEPENDABLE migration, according to Professor Sergktddki Per ONE COMPANY gola, head of the division REPAIRS ALL YOUR PfAltOR* of Jewish demography and MAJOR APPLIANCES statistics of the univerLAWRENCE POLLACK 8811 Maple 391-4287 sity's Institute of ContemOfTKX: H0D3M«00 THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS porary Jewry. HES: (4(n)3»r-i»n OmiM. mbmta HIM.
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NCJW Offers sweets A limited number of kosher for Passover pareve cakes and cookies will be offered for sale by the National Council of Jewish Women, Omaha Section, on March 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Nebraska Warehouse. NCJW members who have already ordered and paid far Paaaover Pastries will also be able to pick up their orders then. Nebraska Warehouse is k)cated at 9100 "F" street. A variety (rf items is still available for purchase. To place an order in advance of the March 24 pick-up date or for info^ mation call Carol Katzman, 397-9936.
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HADA88AH Hadaasah will hold a coffae and desaert meeting March 20 at nora at the home of Corinne Levin, 906 South 96th straet llie board will meet that morning at 10:80. Charlee Jones, director, Omaha Community Playhouse, will speak, and information may be obtained from Beverly FrankUn at 334-7366.
BREADBREAKER8 Steve Epstein, B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers chairman for March, haa announced that Kent Pavelka, voice of the Nebraska Comhuakers and station manager of KFAB
Dr. and Mra. Marlon Weiss announce the Feb. 19 birth of a son, Levi David, in Wichita, Kan. They have another son, Noah, and twin daughters, MoUy and Casey.
Forty peoplei were killed in traffic accidents in Israel during the 42 days of the Persian Gulf war, while only one died from a Scud hit, Knesaet Speaker Dov Shilansky noted during a debate on highway aafety.
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ROFFMAN/NORTON Dr. and Mra. Larry E. Roffman announce the engagement of their daughter, Suaan. to Mfchaet Noi^ ton, son of Mrs. Phillip Flaherty of Weymouth, Mass. The couple plans a May 26 wedding at Temple Israel. The future bride received a bachekir of arts dsfpee in political sdotce from Indiana University in Bloomington and a juris doctor degree from the Univet^ sity of Kansas School of Law in Lawrence. The bridegroom-elect was graduated from the University of MiasouriKanaaa City with a bachelor of science in accounting. He also received his juris doctor degree from the University of Kansas School of Law. They are each att<Hi>eys in the Kansaa (Sty area. Grandparoits are Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Greene and Mrs. Beit Shapiro of Omaha and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ryan of Fort Pierce, Fla. UNSURE TEL AVIV (JTA)-Maitary authorities are atill unsure whether an Arab hit-and-run driver who killed two Israeli soldiers and injured two others Monday hi the Gaza Strip committed a deliberate terrorist act or aimply lost control of his vehide, as he claims.
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L'CHAIM-TO LIFE The support group for those who are widowed will hold its next meeting at 1 p.m., March 17, at Temple Israel. All intereeted members of the commimity may attend. A recent segment of MURPHY/SOMBERG "20/20" concerning wiKelly Renee Mutphy dowhood will be shown and Daniel Richards Somand discussed. For more information berg will be married May call Temple Israel at 18 in Tucson, Ariz. Tlie future bride, a grad666-6636. uate of Northern Arizona University, is community educator of Planned Par enthood of Mid-Iowa in Iowa City. Her fiance, a graduate of Indiana UniGrandparents are Ted versity, is a doctoral canand Doris Gefite of Tulsa, didate in counseling psyOkla. and Joyce and Jerry chology at the Univwsity Christiansen of Omaha. of Iowa. Parents of the couple sre Kay and Wiley Murphy of Tucson, and Suzanne Richards Singer and RaTEL AVrV (JTA)- mon S. Somberg. GrandMotOr vehicles are a far parents are Mrs. Louis greater menace to Ufe and Somberg, Morton A. Richlimb in Israel than Iraq's ards and Mr. and Mrs. high-explosive Scud mis- Woodrow Jarvia.
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Patience necessary As America's mighty Anny, Navy and Air Force padc up their gear and leave the Peraiu Gulf, all of ua naturally look to the next dragtm for the United Statea to slay. With hardly a pauae to bask in the golden light of victory, America is off and running, propelled by the momentum of a lOO-bour victory unprecedented in modem warfare. Our emiasary. Secretary of State James Baker, hur^ tied to the Ii4iddle East to cash in on the credits owed by the Arab coalition partners in the hope of bankrollinga big win. ^ Aa the Israeli Ambassador to the United States aaid to a Jewish organixation rsceotly, "The dedt haa been rfrdiaffled and all of the playera now have new hands." Initial reports from Sandi Arabia and Egypt indicate that Secretary Bakw held a pat hand ol aoee as he swept into Israd touting land for peace and agreement in ptfodple by the Arab worid. The key pl^wB have made their opening bets and now it's Israel's torn. All Israel has to do is surrender all her chips, fold her hand, and there will be peace. Ho-hum-and-a-bottle-of-rum... With one excqition, the Arab w<Hid has rejected the hand of peace dining the 42 years of Israel's existence. The Palestinian problon feetoed because of the unwilWngneee'gf the Arab countries to accept Israel and re-settle refugees. At each historic juncture, Israel extended the hand of peace and the Arab response was war and more war, tenorism and more terroriam. And when they wept sbopinng for more nails to pot into Israei's coffin. tbfBy came up with the infamous "Zionism is Racism" resolution at the United Nations and the equally infamous economic boycott. To talk of territory for peace at pn international conference of pro-Arab «ympathizers is an alternate road to suicide for Israd. The one path to peace already has been demonstrated. When Sadat decided that he wanted peace, he came to Israel and there was peace. And the reward for Sadat's Egypt was plentifuL He received more land than one can imagine. So let's not preesure Israel into disclosing her hand. Let's slice awsy the U.N. resohitioo and the boycott. Let the Arabs demonstrate that they really want peace. Let's be patient.
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BrAHsaMarcaa NEW YORK (JTA)The United Jewish Appeal, tbaocntral fond-raising body la ths American Jewish community, has decided to launch a M60 miOian fund-raising q)peal to assist the estimated 1 million Soviet Jews who will have imihigrated to Israd by the end of 1993. TTie csmpaign, appntvti March 7 by the UJA board of trustees and 60 national vice-chairpersons respcmsible for campaign operations, will start this fall and will end Dec 31,1992, according to Marvin Lender, UJA's national chair"It is eesentially a campaign reqioading to the requirements and needs of the Jewish Agency for the Soviet resettlement throuc^ 1993," Lender said in an interview Tuesday. UJA campaign monoy
raised for Soviet Jewry is passed on tb the Jeirish Agmcy in Iniel, idiich has ben Arvcring the total cost of tranqxvting Soviet immigrants snd thiiir luggage to Israel, as well ss a portion of their initial resettlement coots. Diaqwra Jewry outside the United States wiU be asked by Keren Hayesod to raise an additicmal $200 millkm to help cover resettlement costs, he said. The new campaign comes on the heels of UJA's 1990 Opo^tion Exodus campaign, which raised over 9420 million for Soviet Jewish resettlement. As that rampaign was started, the numbers of Soviet Jews trying to leave for Israel increased dramatically over wiginal estimatea. Last year, about 181,000 Soviet Jews si^ rived in Israel. About 300,000 are still eq>ected
^nti-Semitic publishers prosecuted in Britain By JoUaa Koasof f Loadcm Jewiah Cbnaiele LONDON (JTA)-The British government is utilixing existing laws to prosecute anti-Semitic pamphleteers and those who disseminate racist material. Attorney General Sir Patrick Mayhew disclosed. Mayhew's comment was in reply to questions on the subject put forth by Labor Member of Parliament Greville Janner. Ilie Jewish community has been protesting for the past year over the government's fsilure to tske legal actimi against Holocaust
to arrive this year, deqiite a hill in immigration during the Persian Gulf war. Lender said the new campaign, as yet unnamed, will be complemented by a loan program to make up the expected 91.35 billion ahortfaO the Jewish Agency will face in assisting Soviet Jewish resettlement over the next few years. "We don't feel we can raise 91.3 billion, and we are raising what we think is the capacity of the Jewish conununity in a campaign. And the balance of the shortfall will be generated by a loan program," he explained. Under the k>an program, local Jewish fedoations will guarantee bank loana totaling 9900 million, which inchides a reserve of 9200 million to cover potential defaults. Since March 1, arriving Soviet immigrants have
been receiving part of their. cash subsidy in loans, which later will be sssumed by federations once the loan program is officially apfuoved. The loans ars being granted by Israeli bai^. Lender said. Lender sakl UJA's final fund-raising figure was established "hand-in-hand" through consultations that included leaders of the Council of Jewish Federations, which rqiresents 179 federations in the United States. "We've been working with CJF, and CJF endorses our campaign, and we endorse their loan program," he said. Federation leaders wUl meet in Washington on April 16 to vote on the loan program. CJF is planning a satdlite hookiQ> conference next wedr to discuss the program with federations across the country.
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deniers and other hatemongets. "I recently consented to a prosecution under the 1986 (PubUc Ordff) Act and I expect to make decisions under that Act in other cases in the near future," Janner was informi^ in writing by the attorney generaL Mayhew confirmed that the government would also resort to the 1988 Malicious Communications Act, which legal experts believe is more effective than the older statute. It emphasizes the effect on the redpioit of offensive literature.
By David Friedaua brochure use the question WASHINGTON (JTA) and answer form to ex—A guidebook has been plain the law, which the published to help educa- sponsors point out has tors, parents, students and three basic concepts. religious leaders underThe first is that a relistand the federal require- gious club cannot be ment that public schools barred if a public high give rdigious chibs the schod allows other stusame aooess to school facil- dents to meet fw studentities as other student'lni- initiated activities not dirtiated groups. ectly related to the school The 1984 Equal Access curriculum. Act, which made this reThe second concept is quirement law, was upheld that studait-initiated and as constitutional by an 8- student-led meetings are 1 vote of the Supreme protected, while the courts Court in October. still prohibit state-initiThe guidebook is being ated or state-endorsed repuUished under the spon- ligious activities. sorship of 21 organizatiais Finally, the law does not including two Jewish limit the authority of the groiqMi, the American Jew- school to maintain order ish Congress and the and disd|dins. Unlawful American Jfitiah Commit- organizations can be tee; Protestant and Cath- baired as well as those oUc groupe, and organiza- that interfere with the orMoreover, the Syrians tions in the education derly conduct of educatknal activities, the guidesrs said to have the ability field. Some groups, like the lines note. to tq> the new Scuds with "However, a student chemical weqions they two Jewish organizations, have devek)ped, the sooroes oppoesd the law, soms fa- group cannot be dqpied acvored it and others were cess simply becaOse its said. ideas are unpopular," the After Moscow rejected neutral The guiddines in the guidebook adds. Damascus' bid to purchase Soviet-built SS-28 missiles, the Damaacua government turned to Ntwth Korea for inqiroved TEL AVIV (JTA)-Six with faifiltratora from JorScuds. heavily armed infiltrators dan, began about 1.6 miles A shipload of Korean from Jordan were UUsd southeast of Kibbutz Tirat missiles has already ar- early Monday morning in Zvi. rived in Sjrria and another a running battle with IsIDF ooQunanders said it is on the way, the Israeli rael Defcnse Force soidiers qipearsd to be an attempt sources said. hi the Beit She'an VaUsy. to execute a "ahowcase atThree soldiers were tack" on an Israeli settlewounded. ment to coincide with the The encounter, the sec- visit of U.S. Secretary of marks Le Pen made in ond in less than a month State JaoMW Baker. Sfptember 1988 in which he moddni^ used the hut name of Michel Durafour in conjunction with the To the Editor third "crematoire," which One of the rseults that Saddam Hussein wanted akaig means crsmatorium, or with his invaaion of Knwait waa Unkaga to the Israel gaa chamber. Psiestlnian issue. It looks like he won on that one. Le Pen made his reAs Daniel Pipea said in the Wall Street Journal, 3-8marks about Durafour, a 01, "U is a wrong Uea at a wrong time and with litUe centrist poUtican who was chance to succeed." I agree. at ths time oinistar in Praiklent Bush aaaursd the U.N. that there would be charge of public servke, at no linkage, but he sure fllp-fkmped on tlmt one. a National Front meeUng. NoTMa Kanaf, OJLD.
Syria getting Scuds from North Korea ByHaghOigel TEL AVIV (JTA)Israeli military somees said that Syria is obtaining North Korean Scud C missHes that are more |Kcurata thvi the Iraqi-made Scuds launched at larad during the aix-week Parsian Gulf war. The Scud C has a range of over 300 mUes, and is more accurate. Launchers deployed deep inside Syria could reach targeta in aoutham Israel, the sources quoted by Israel Radio {Sid.
Le Pen fined PARIS (JTA)-A French court has imposed a 92,000 fine on JeanMarie Le Pen, the leader of the extreme right-wing National F^rant, for insults he made three years ago about a mambsr of ths French govanunsBt wUch included a alur on gas diambera. The court, in the Parisian sttfNirb of Nanterre, imposed the fine for ra-
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the Amadcan Military During Worid War «". Inducted in the exhibition will ba memorabiliaphotographs, diaries, memoirs, htters, wings, medals, uniforms, etc.—<rf Jewish women in America's armed serviceB of the World War II era. The Magnes and Jewish War Veterans museums are calling for persons having such materials, or wishing to nominate themselves or other Jewish women veterans for iata^ view, to contact the project immediately.. Names, addressee, and telephone numbers of women in the weetem United States may be sent to Elaine Dortman, "Jewish Women in the American Military", c/o Magnes
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T«mpto tormi FRIDAY: Swview at 8:15 pja. RabUAnrriiAaiaiaiMl Cutor Kmo Webber win ofBdat*- Scfaolarin-Rasi' deoc*. Rabbi Herman E. Sduudman, wQl apeak oa "nwGodofSfaiaLAMod«B Approach to RevelatioD." The On% Shabbat win be qMinaored by Tempb Siaterliood. Sitter service is available for the 8:16 p.m. Shabbat evening service. Reservations are needed. There are no facilities for infanta. SATURDAY: Shabbat Morning Service, 11:16 a.nL
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Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor EmQ Berkovits FRIDAY: wfll conduct the services. Services, 7:46 p.m. FRIDAY: SATURDAY: Services at 6 p.m. Morning service and SATURDAYr study, 10 a.m. Morning service, 9:30 SUNDAY: a.m. Men's Club members 10 ajm. Religious school wfll partkapate in the servclasses. ice. Kiddush will follow 10:46 a.m. Pre-school services. class. Junior Congregation SCHOLAR-mWEEKDAYS: meets at 10:45 a.m. RJESIDENCE March 19, 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Story Thas for March 16 at 3:30 p.m.. RabM Hcnnan E. Schaal- Adult Education—Passov- children agee 3-7 at 11 a.m. man will speak on "The er Focus. March 21, 7;80 p.m. Minhe-Ma'ariv services God of Auschwitz: The at 6:20 p.m. Place of God in the Catas- Choir Rehearsal. trophes of Jewish HistoSUNDAY: ry." A wine and cheese Services at 9 a.m. and Lincoln reception and a Havdalah 6:30 pjn. TIforath Israel service will fbOow. WEEKDAYS: March 17 at 10 sum.. FRIDAY: Services at 6:56 SLUL and RabU Schaahnan's topic Services at 8 p.m. 6:30 p.m. wiUbe'ThsOodofJeni- SATURDAY: SHABBAT OF salem: HM Dilemma of Shabbat Rosh Hodesh THANKSGIVING Jewish BcUef in the Mod- services at 9:30 a.m. On March 16, Beth El em World." A bagel win job with Conservative WEEKDAYS: branch win be served. B4inyana each Mon- congregations throughout The entire cominwrtty is invited to attend these day and Thursday at 7:15 the werid in a Shabbat of Thankaghdng for God's response to the crisis in the L'CHAIM...T6UrE Gidf. Special prayers of This support group for Blumkin Home thanksgiving and hope those who are widowed win be added to the Men's win meet at 1 p.ni. March FRIDAY: Club Shabbat already 17 atTnpIs laraeL AU inEvening service 7:30 scheduled. The entire comtereeted are invited to munity is invited to join in pjn. this service at 9:80 a.m. SATURDAY: ADULT EDUCATION Morning service 9 a.m. CONSECRATION Much 18-Introduction The residents and staff UTTO third grade stuto Judaism. 7:30-10 p.m. of the Rose Blumkin dents wfll have a CcpsecrarOOD FOR THOUGHT Home invite the families, tkm ceremony March 16 at. Ths next hincheon ses- volunteers and friends of 8 p.m. at Beth El. aian win be March 19 from the residents to attend CANTOR'S CONCERT 11:80 a.m. to 1 p.m. Can- services in the Herbert Beth El Synagogue will tor Webber wiU lead the Goldstan ChapeL Kkkhish present The Cantor's Confollows servicee on Shabdiscussioa. Temple will cert, featuring Cantor provide the drinks, you bat. Eijul Berkovita and the bring a Brown Bag loach. Beth El Choir. March 17, Offutt Air Base 7 p.m. An proceeds wiU go BARMITZVAH to the Scholarship Fund. Jeremy Michael Zipay, son of Diane and John Zi- FRIDAY: Services in the Cspehart LUNCH AND LEARN pay, wiU celebrate his Bar The Lunch and Leara Chapel every Frklay at 8 Mitzvab at the Shabbat series with Rabbi Drazen morning service, March lun. An Oneg Shabbat folwill meet on March 21, lows the service. 28. noim. The focus wiU be on DBU NIGHT Jewiah life on college camOn March 24 Temple puaee baaed on articlee Pulverente wiU have its first annual from Shema Maguine. Temple Deli. Monument Co. Men's Club and SisterBAT MITZVAH hood art sponsoring this FrMkLSMiiJr. Sarah Rafol, daughter New York Deli Dinner. of Dinah and Lanry Rafol, 60 YMTS Experience Hie entire community is wOl become a Bat Mitzvah With Jewish invited. Raeervatkins may on Frklay evening, March Lettering and Memorials be made at the Temple of22 and Saturday morning, fice, 656-6686. Call for March 23. 1439 So. 13th your preferred time of 6,6 341-2452 PASSOVER or 7 pjn. WORKSHOP A PaseovarSedar Workshop wOl be held on March ^•"Bookwyrm 24, 10 am. at Beth El. lUbi Draien wiU review . OoodBooki a Unique ;OB*ds In Regency Court the Seder procedure. 1M
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Beth Israel FRIDAY: Kabbelat Shabbat ice, 6:16 pjn. Rabbi A.S. Horowitx, guest rdbbi wffl coodoct the services assisted Iqr Cantor Fettman. SATURDAY: Morning Service, 8:46 a-m. Rabbi A.S, HorowiU win deliver the pu^t meesaga and Cantw Fettman ' wiU lead swvices. Everyone is invited to the kiddush luncheon following services to meet Rabbi Horowitz and his wife, Esther. Babysitter service provided by Sisterhood at 10 a.m. Study gnrap with Rabbi Horowitz win be at 6:30 pjn. Mincha wiU be at 6:16 p.m. followed by Shales Seudos, Ma-ariv and Hav* dalah servica Everyone is welcome to attend the study group, Shales Seudoe and services. SUNDAY: Minyan at 9 a.m. WEEKDAYS: Daily aervicea at 7 a.in. and 6:15 pjn. ADULT BAT MITZVAH The Aduh Bat Mitzvah class winmeist at 10 sum. with Cantor Fettman on March 20. PASSOVER SEDER Congregational Passover Seders, March 29 and 30 at 7 p.m. Reservations are being taken through March 24. Adults $17; chUdren 9-13 $7.60; 6-9 $4.60; under 6 free.
Council Bluffs B'Nai Israel SERVICES: Servicee are bdd at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of the month and are open to the community. Ths synagogne is kxatr ed at 618 Mynater in Council Bluffs. For more information contact Gllon Fennick at 390-9062.
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Paraahat Vaynoa- -Paraahat Hahodeah The House of Israel has More recently, the inalways made much of its tellectual and political Urth month. pressure in 19th century Whather it is caUed Av- Germany resulted in the iv (Abib) or Nisan, this defection from Jewish spring month is omsid- ranks of some of our most wed Israel's birth montL sensitive and cultured peoIt is associated with the ple. -first Pesah, the Pesah of Need I point out our Egypt, the Passover of own American-Jewish (sh Freedom. Peaah is cele- problem? We live hi a brated both as a religious dety of developed pi and as a national H<dy science and high tecl icM^ Day. nology and significant anil Paraahat Hahodesh, the achievement in Uterature, ure," third of the four special music and other art-forms. Sabhatha before Pesah, is But our culture also inmarked by a special Torah cludes s<^rific emphasis reading, in which the oa TV, obseesion with the month is caUed the "first cult of sports, the wraahip of the months," for Jews. of youth, youthfulnees and I can attention to two the avalte figure, the flirtatangential thoughts. tion with science as the "Tbe first is the rule in sole worthy endeavor of the special reading that man, the d^fication of the the cd^ration is to in- state and its power, particchide a whole lamb, one for ularly miUtary power, and each household, or one f(nr the geouflectian befbn the two or mote, should house- bottom line. holds be smalL Samson Adopdon of another culRaphael Hirach caUed at- tures'vahies and customs, tention to this. He consid- even adaptation of them, ered it noteworthy that must be chooey, must be from the \exy begiiming selective. the House of Israel waa PALBSTINLUH fbuMsd CO hoosehokis, oB INFILTRATORS DEAD fa^H^ By HaghChgd Synagoguee and aehoois TELAVtV(JTA)-Ph« have their part. But it is parente who have primary Paleatinlan infiltrators reeponaibUity for the edu- wen lolled laat weak in a cation and this Jewish edu- skirmish with the Isradibacked South Lebanon cation of their children. The second tangential Army in the eouthem Lebthought is this: Through anon security zone. The inthe ages Jews have had truders, bdieved to bdong contact with many diffw- to Nayef Hawatmeh'a ent culturea and dviliza- Democratic Front for the tions. Assimilation has al- Liberation of Palestine, ways been tempting, al- were intercepted near 8ahin village in the western ways a poasible pitfalL It was not dangeroua for sector of the security zone, Jews to give up original about 2.6 nules from the ' Hebrew month names, like IsraeU settlement Moehav Aviv, and bagb to use al- Zar'it. moat exchisively the Babjionian-Persian monthPERSONALS namss, like Nisan. Than are other elements The family of David of culture, however, which Hoberman thank faman clearly dangeroua. The Uy and frianda (or their strug)^ against the Baal support at thia difficult and the ftartnity culta of time by expreeaions of the ancient Near East in sympathy—donations, BibUcal times indicates preparation of meals, how serious and dangercards, calls, visits and ous the allurements of "Just being there. "We other cultures can be. are strengthened by The Maccabean revolt thoee who share the gift agahist Greek culture sind of our memoriee of our the attractive but puerile beloved husband/faGreek religion—in comther/grandfather. A memoration of which we tptdm thank you to celebrate Hanukkah—waa RabU Drazen, Cantor another historical axampls Berkovits, Rabbi Azriei of ths quicksands of asand Cantor Webber. similation.
BETH ISRAEL 8YNAQ00UE Invitot th* community to ttMir COtlQREQATIONAL PASSOVEII SEDER Friday. Mtreli II aM Salartay. Mareli 30 at 7:00 p.m. Enioy a traditional Yom Tov nieai, and an inspiring seder Service Adulta: $17. Chlldrwi O-IS: $7.60 CMIdrwi 6-9; $4.50, Undtr B: ¥r— RMarvationa for both nights, or lor ahher night art Mng taken now afth* B«th Israel SynagoQua office, 1602 No. 52nd St. 68104. For aodRlonid information, please call Beth Israel at&564;i88.
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Sharon quits ify for the mt«)i«iw<Hi«g of ByDavMLaBdra JERUSALEM (JTA)- absorption problems and Hqiuiiig Minister Ariel accused Shamir of not Sharon announced his backing hira sufficient. resignation Sunday as Sharon Uamed in particchaiirman of the Cabinet ular the Ministry of Induscommittee on inunigratian try and Trade, which he had framerly headed, for and absorption. The outspoken Ukud failing to create more jobs minister has been a con- for immigrants. He also blasted the restant critic of tlie government's iaihire to provide cent dedai«m to reduce the sutBdcnt housing and jobs subsidy given immigrant for immigrants from the families to tide them over Soviet Union. their first year in Israel His letter of resignation 0 Prime Minister Yitzhak Attend Services Shamir said he could no this Shabbat r assume responsibil-
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We may have talked about this once before but nevertheless, I 've got a little more to say about the subject. What aubject? Greeting cards. I was browsing in a card atom the other day, loddng for a simple birthday card. The first thing I notked was the great variety of Passover, Easter and St. Patrick's Day cards. Not just cards, but special for "my dear friend" or "my Great Grandpa" or maybe "my favorite teacher." That kind of stuff.
Israeli contacts Bush By Gil Sedan JERUSALEM (JTA)The fath«' of mi—ing Israeli soldier Rahamim Alsheilch, who was captured in Lebanon five years ago, has called on Preeidnt Bush to do his utmost to obtain the release of Israeli prisoners held by terrorist organizations in Lebanon. In a message to the Amarfcan president. Shk>mo Alshaikh aaki ths rebsse of Israeli prisooers
ahouki be a precondition to any negotiations for a Middle East settlement. Shlomo Alsheikh is taking advantage of the visit of U.S. Secretaiy of State Jamee Baker to make the request. Families of missing and captured soldiers were scheduled to meet Tuesday with Baker's entourage to try to obtain their ha^ in kicating and freeing their relatives within the context of Middle East talks.
Then I began to notice other special categoriee, and that was what caught my attention. Such specific groups as "congratulations on your second marriage," not to be be confused with "Felicitations on your divorce." Of course the old "from the gang wishing you a happy retirement" was present, as well as "I'm sorry I was so crabby;" these have been around for a long time. It was the oddball stuff such as "I'm really sorry your cat died" that got to me.
Plaque for patrons Kimberiy KoshMT Placaek, abov*, atands in front of the new Jewiak Canmuity Canter patran-nMmber reeognition plaque, i^fadi ahe created and deaignod. The pUqne, made of mahogany wood with braaa naaseplatea. was nionated several weAa ago next to the BMin receptkm desk in the JCC lobby.
Mayors in Israel NEW YORK-Mayors fiiom eight American cities will journey to Jenisalem March 17-23, for the nth Annual Jerusalem Conference of Mayors, spcmsored by the American Jeirish Congress. The American Mayors include Sue Myrick of Cbarbtte, N.C.; James Scheibel of St. Paul, Mhm.; Shaila Lodge of Santa Barbara. Ca.; John Danieb of New Haven. Ct.; Emil Dandu of Boca Raton, Fl.; Charlotte
USY hosts Shul-in BILU USY boated a 8kaM» on Bfwch 8-10. SUty USYensMaMed froM Kansas City, Uncols. Sioox City. Dee Msinss aaid MinneepoUa. Hie USYws patldpated k Ba«fc B'a 8«»MI Friday Night DiiMr and Shafcbat •wralng eenrfaas. OOmt UghMghts af ths weskand hrlndsd a "Tewh Bowl." discasaions on laraal. laraaM Jeopardy, a hoar light show, bowliag and a daaea. Abevo, Beth Schodunan and RacM USY.
Rothstein of Oak Park, Mich.; Peggy Rubach of Mesa, Ac; and Rami^, New Yorit. Other dtiee lepreeented at the Conference include Genoa and Turin. Italy; Birmingham, England; San Salvador, El Salva dor La Paa, Bolivia; Dresden, Qermany; and Quadelajara, Mexico. The attendance of the Mayor of Oyor. Hungary, mairks the first East European participation in the Conference.
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I will admit this: the card shop is a source of cheap entertainment for me. I can atand and h)ok at funny cards for much too long and be totally amused. I also find myself laughing out loud if it's funny enough. In such a store, nobody pays any attention-or if they do, it's uauslly to smOe and sometimes conmmt Man than once a atranger has said "aren't these hysterical?" Let'a be fair; there are many wonderful things to be found in these places. I don't mean to beinaanaitive to the loving, sincere messsges a person can adect Some people rely on the creative ability af others to he^ them exprees a vwy peraonal thou^t That's where t^vn^ lovely printed messages CODM in handy, lli^ ara per fectly valid and I applaud their availability. It's just the ones now appearing under those weird headings that I wcmder about. Who sends them7 F^ sonally, while I've known quite a few people who got divorced, I can't say I've ever the the urge to run out and see if Hallmark doesn't have juat the perfect card for any of theoL Of course I'm only one person. There must be people out there who actually do buy and send these things, so why shoukl I conqdain ? After all is said and done, the entire subject provided me with copy for this space today. Let thoee who dream iq> theae cards woric and continue to fill whatever needs there are—but stUl, a card that says "congratulations on passing the bar examihe third time around," well that's a bit muchi
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Russian opera singer joins cantor in concert Cantor Emil BarkoviU ia patting finishing tooches on the Cantor's Coooert to be held at Beth El Synagogue on March 17, at 7 p.m. Proceeds from the concert wili benefit the Beth El Scholarship Fbnd.
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Temple Israel to bring New York deli to Omaha On March 24, starting at 6 p.m., Temple Israel will hold a "New York style deU ni|^t" open to the entire conununity. This is the first time for what is hoped will become an animal event, according to Dtmnia DePorte, deli ni^it chairman. Among the many favoi^ it^ to he served will be corned beef, pastrami, chopped liver, matzo ball soup, tongue, blintzes, potato kniahes and New York style cbeeaecake and, of course, pickles. Full meiJs may be purchased from $3.96. Carry-out will also be available. Yiddish entertainment
by Tuffy Epetehi and Cantor Karen Webber will be featured. Three seating times are available: 6 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Reservations are prefwred and may be made by calling the Temple office, 666-6636. Free sitter service will be proTempIK Isr«^Siat«r hood and Men's Club are sponsoring the functi<»i frith the proceeds going to Temple. Serving on the commitee with Dennis DePcrte are Pam DePtate, DeMae Friandman, Elyce Aziial, Gary Epeteto. Normand and I%yllis Hoffman, and Todd Manvitc.
Cantor Bericovita said, "Beaidea the eqjqyment of preparing for these annual conoarta, it warms my heart to be able to help so many children attend numerous activities that help mold their Jewish identity." The cantor will be joined by the Adult Choir, under the direction of Marty Shokert, and special gueet, Mariya Bukhina. Ms. Bokhina, a Soviet immigrant, had a minor r(de in Opera Omaha's recent production of "II Travatore."
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B{7 Bwaia Mosow Tbe Jawlah conubunity of Lincoln ia busy these d«ys preparing for Passover. .This is a "fun" timeIota of work but lots of amiiaa, toa The Synagogue gift ahop has many new items for giving to friends and family and will be open every Sunday from March 16 to March 23 from 10 a.m. to noon. Call Lelo Sommerhauser for other days and times when it might be more c<mvenient
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April 14 at noon has been choeen by H«da»sah'a Youth Aliyah division for their Intergsneratkn fashion show. Lori Feldman, chairman, promisss a most enjoyable afternoon for grandmothers, mothers, and kida as welL As a grandma, I can't wait to see what will be in style, not only for me, but for the "kinder" as well
Clark supports PLO
General admission tickets are $10 for adults and $5 fat students and may be purchased at the door. Patron and Sponsor tickets are $100 and $60 per couple, remMCtively. A reoepticn wil! fcikm the concert.
By Bram D. Baenthal MONTREAL (JTA)Joe Clark, secretary of state iat extonal affairs, saki the PLO should continue to play a role in Arab-Israidi peace efforts. "Although its authority has been diminished by this war... as far as we areccmcaved, the PLO retains an important role according to Mark Han- in these matters," said delman, executive vice Clark. "There obvknisly has to pneklent of NY ANA. be sn authoritative repre'ntled "Understanding sentation of the PalestinYour Legal Rights and ians and it will be the PalObligations," the legal estinians themsdves who guide stresses the impor- are best placed to deter tance American society mine who their authoriplaoee on the law. tative repreaentativea The guide also deals should be," he added. with consumo: rights, the Moahe Bonen, chairman right to a fair trial and of the Natkmal Ezecntive Hghts accorded a victim. of Canadian Jewish ConFor information call (212) gress, said his organiza478-8794. tion was "disnutyad" by
Legal aid booklet NEW YORK (JTA)The first conq>rehensive guide to American law ! at hewing new imItheir bligatiiiiia has been publisLed oy'the New Y(nk Assodation for New Americans. The agency, which describee itaelf as the largest refugee resettlement ocganization in the United SUtes, will disteibute the booklet in Russian, Farsi, Vietaamase and Khmer,
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the comments. "During the (Gulf) War, Canada had the opportunity to experience firsthand the compteritiea of tiie Middhi East," said Ronen. "Even in the Arab worid, in countries such aa Syria, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, there is a reexamination of the credibility the PLO wiU have in future negotiations. "It is ironk that Canada shouM now view the PLO as central to these negotiations," he added. "Thia shows a remaikable lack of sensitivity. "We support negotiation and Canada'a rale in bringing the parties to the taUe. But we view Mr. Clark's comments as destructive snd a threat to a negotiated settiement," Bonen sakL
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Dance program highlights JCC's Icey role in arts Jewiafa Cammonity Center mmilMn will gat an uMxpKtod bflosfit froDn this Saturday's performanoa by Dance KaWdoscope at the JCC Theater, aooording to Cheryl KapeO-Leniar, JCC performiiig arts dJrector. Hie lodianapolis-based troope, regarded aa one of the natkn't most dynamic and wide-ranging modem dance companies, will perform at 8 p.m. Tickets were still available at press time, priced at $12 for the general public, $10 for JCC members, and $8 for students and senior citizens. In addition, the Dance Kaleidoscope performance helped ins(^ Ballet Omaha to aimounce a tidcet discount program fw JCC members, in recognitioo of the Center's role in bringing modem dance to Omaha. The link between the JCC, Dance Kaleidoscope, and BaBet Omaha is international choreographer Ze'eva Cohen, who is current^ in Omaha creating a
new piece for the ballet oonpany. She is aqwetad to attend tha Danoe KaUdoaoope parfonnance, wUch win indude Rafaiwood, one of hm bestknown works. Ms. Cohen was ISrst introduced to Omaha by the JCC, where her own company performed to a sellout crowd in March 1989. During her residency at the JCC, Ms. Cohen met Ballet Omaha artistic director Robert Vickr^, who later invited her to rrtum and create the new piece. The new work, based on Cohen's Isradi heritage, will premiere on Ballet Omaha's April 26-27 program, at 8 p.m. at the Orpheum Theater. The program also will include Lew Christensen's romantic comedy Con Amor, Michel Foldne's classic 1909 baUet LeaSy^ihidee, and a duet set to Pachel-. bel's Canon in D. The Omaha Symphony Chamber Orchestra will accompany the ballets. BaUet Omaha's discounted ticket prices fw
JCC members will be: $24 tkket8far«U;$19tiekaU for $17.60; and $12 tickets for $11. In additkD, the baUet wiB donate a portion of tidnt proeeeda to the JCC. JOC members can get the discounted prices when ordering their tickets by spedi^ing that they want tlMir orders to benefit the Jewish Community Center. Tidnts are available at the baOet box office, 2666 Famam St., .or by calling 346-7382.
France ready By Edwin ^ytan PARIS (JTA)-France is ready once again to receive Palestine Liberation Organization dkief Yasir Arafat as the representative of the Palestinian people, French Foreign Minister Roland Dumas said Monday.
HW Jewish Community Center has ttuwunoed the msoksal and food dudnnen for the 1991 Jewish Community Centers Maccabi Youth Games.
Medical chairman Dr. Speedy Zweiback is responsible for providbig and coordinating medical and emergency servicee at all the venuee and activity sites. Dr. Zweiback currently serves on both the Federation and Center boards, and has been a kqr leader in the area of wellness programs for adults andchikfain at the JCC for the past 25 years. . Food chairman Susie Romanik, along with her committee, has the task of obtaining, prq>aring and serving all the nutritious meals and snacks to the over 450 athletes, coaches and visitors at the scheduled meal times at the
JCC. Mrs.«RMpanik has bean aetiv* with the Maccabi oommittae for over a year, ahiog with her husband Mark. Their son. Randy, partidpated in the North American Games -last August in Detroit. Volunteers are needed for all committees. For information, please call Chuck AmoM at 334-8200, ext. 222.
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f ^Pa^s $1 million ^^ for Zola's letter PARIS <JTA>-The French Ministry of Culture lias paid fl mOUan for theniginal numuscrlDt of Emile Zda'e fan^ " JVVccuae," tlie autW's opan letter to the French [uvaident, aooerting the innocence of Alfred Dreyfus. The 39-page letter, mitten in 1898, was purdiaaed for the Bibliotheque Nationale, the state library. In December 1894, Capt. Dreyfua, a Jewiah officer attached to the French general ataff, was ivicted of treason en the of feUfied evidence. le was found guO^ by a iQitary court and sentenced to public degradation and banishment for life to Devil's Island. Zola's letter, which was wiitten after a ndlitaiy qh peala court reaffirmMl Dreyfus' convictiaB, accused the French military of anti-Semitiam. It was puUished on Jan. 13,1898 on the front page of L'Aurore (The Dawn), a daily founded by Qeorgea Clemenceao, a member of Parliament and future prime minister of France. Clemeooeau choae the title of the lettv, idiieh meana "I accuse." The document charged that the War Office and. General Staff, which had omvicted Dr^fus in camera, was inspired by antiSemitic and other impropo- motives. The letter named the true culprit,
Maj. Ferdinaml Katerhasy, as Ipving provided secret documents to the German military attache toParia. Following publication of his letter, Zola was found guilty of libel in a trial, at which the question of Dreyfus' innocence was not admiaaaUe. The writer was sentenced to a year in prison but fled to Enf^and. The Dreyfua caae split French society as no other event since the 1789 French Revolution. The counti7 came close to dvil war. Tbe case was indirectly reeponsible for a radical change in Jeidsh thought Its influence on Theodor Herzl, a young Vienneee' journalist in Paris at the time of the trial and condemnation of Di^yfiia, can be aaki to have planted the seeds of political Zionism.
Britain to export By Joud FnuNT and
••^Aam Slidu London Jswiak t^bronide LONDON (JTA)-A 12yearokl rule that euhided Israel from buying North Sea oil has finidly been revised. Friends of Israel conaider the actimi a reward for the reetraint it showed under Iraqi missile attack. Energy Secretary John Wakeham told the House of Commons that the guiddinee which govov the destination of crude oil aiqMrta from the United Kingdom are to be withdrawn. The only remaining exception ia South Afika. Although the government haa always denied there was a ban on Britiah ofl salea to Israel, that was the e0Bct of the energy guidelines introduced in 1979.
Happy Purim Membtra of Beth El'aMishpadw Committee and Women's Leiyie made and deHv^ (red over l^MO hamentaschen. "Happy Pntim" packages of hamwitsarhw ware delivered to reaidtnta of tbe BlomUn Hove awl Uvi^tim Plasa aa well aa Jewiah raaidenta of tke Remington. Moatdak and other kicai hoaaa for the iwed awl bfirm. Paitic^Mthv in the baUag at Beth El and the dsBvety wwe Jeuette Ban. UM Bcriutvita (above left). Patty Nogg. Flraacee Gottlieb. Sally Bfaaaidk. Chartotte Slataky. Lob Raiaglaa, Jeaa f^Mtela. Aaa aad Bm Wolfaon. Maiy FeUaaa, Sylvia Sdiwarts. Dora aad Lea Shefren, Holly Fineman (above right) and family.
Latest stabbing By GO Sedan JERUSALEM (JTA)A atabbing Monday in Ramallah fdlowing four fatal knifinga in*Jeruaalem leas than 24 houra earlier cast a pall of hate, fiar and tenaicm over larael aa U.S. Secretary of State Jamae Baker airrived for diplomatic talka. A 24-year-old Arab woman suddenly phmgad a blade into an laraeU civilian outskls the Ramallah polioe station. She was immediately shot and wounded by Israel Defenaa Force aoidiars standing nearby. The vkUm, identified aa Yigal Lowenatein, a Jewish aettler from Eli naar Ramallah in the West Bank, was hoepitdized for medium wounds in the lung. His ssssilant, alao ho^ taliaed, waa reported in serious conditicm. The attack occurred during the funerals of four women who were brutally knifed to death Sunday in a aeemingly random attack by a young Arab from the Oaza Strip. One of the funeralB was that of Bella Levitaky. a ei-year-fdd French teaclMr from Moscow who immigrated to Israel with her husband, Noy, in January after waiting for dacadee to join their two sons and grandchild.
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