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Shaoi Katznuui teaches a daas of Torah ToU at the new Chabad House at 119th street. The children are, back row, Samantha Kauvar, Shevi Katzman, Esti Katzman, Nate Joseph; front row, Arieh Bloom and Yoni Freond.
New Chabad House opens at 119th St. Chabad of Nebraska has announced the opoting of the new Chabad House at 1322 South 119th street undffl' the direction of RabU Mendel Katzman. Chabad is offering a variety of programming including Torah Tots, an enrichment program for two to £ve year olds and little Scholara, a Torah class for affiB seven to 11. Also offered is ain ongoing women's study group, adult educational programs, a Talmud class and a Chumash class for men, and special activity parties for pre-teen girls. Introductory classes are available to those who
By David Landau JERUSALEM (JTA)Despite dire warnings from hard- liners, Israel's Cabinet voted overwhelmingly Simday to take part in the Middle East peace conference that the United States and Soviet Union will host next week in Madrid., Invitations to the peace conference, which will open in the Spanish capital on Oct. 30, were extended by U.S. Secretary of State James Baker and Soviet Foreign Minister Bqris Panldn, whose meeting and joint news conference here were in themselves something of a historic event. The announcement that Israel, its Arab neighbors and the Palestinians had all agreed to attend the peace conference was the
culmination of intensive "marked by dialogue and diplomatic activity begun not by violence," by "coby Bakier in March, short- operation and not by conly after the end of the Per- flict." sian Gulf War. In Washington, White It capped the secre- House spokesman Marlin tary's eighth visit to the Fitzwater made clear that region, which had begim what is being sought is the previous weekend with "nothing less than a just, somber news that Syria lasting and compreh^i^ve would not participate in a settlement of the Arabside conference on regional Israeli conflict, to be issues, such as arms con- achieved through a twotrol and water resource. track approach of direct That the United States negotiations between Isnow expects the confer- rael and the Ara^» states, ence to result in a far- and Israel and the Palesreaching settlement in- timans, based upon U.N. volving Israel, its Arab Security Council Resoluneighbors and the Pales- tions 242 and 338." tinians was made clear by Fitzwater said President Baker and by the White Bush and Soviet President House. Mikhail Gorbachev would At his joint' news confer- attend the opening cw6ence with Pankin, the U.S. mony of the conference, secretary spoke of the after which the conference "hope of a new era in would be conducted at the the Middle East," one foreign ministers level.
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want to become more fa- gramming and activities, By Barbara Chandler miliar with Shabbat and is a licensed teacher from Federation public daily services, as well as the Board of Jewish Edurelationa director special events for Jewish cation of New York. holidays. Rabbi and Mrs. Katz"Campaign Serenade" is "We are so.pleased that man have resided in Oma- only a week away and our new facility will enable ha more than five years. members of the Omaha us to better serve the Tor information on the Jewish community are needs of our friends in the new Chabad House proj- looking forward to a decommunity. It is a place ect, call the co-chairmen: lightful evening with old where everyone is wek»me Rick Katzman at 498-4360 . friends and the opportuadd a plqce where we want or Alvin Ross at 566-2706. nity to meet new people at everyone to feel comfortathis kick-off to the 1992 ble and at home. We feel UJA/Feder^tion Camthat we have something to paign. offer to every Jewish perThe dinner-dance, which son regardless of knowlwill be held at the Red edge and/or background. Lion Inn on Nov. 2, will All are welcome here," By Jeremy Jones feature members of -our said Rabbi Katzman. SYDNEY, Australia Shani Katzman, who as- (JTA)-Proteet8 over a lee- community performing sists her husband in pro- son which taught that with the band. First NatkNial Bank has Jews "killed God's promised Messiah—Jesus" donated free parking in have led to a review of how the Red Lion garage for Jews are depicted in schools the first 260 guesU. Those run by the Anglican Church parking tickets may be ^B Sunday, Oct. 27 validated at the coat check in Victoria state. ^Ki to 4:30 p.m.. Eppley Auditorium, UNO. Representatives of the area. , Sympo8ium-"The Jewish and Christian Ethka of Car Jewish community cherge Chairmen Nancy and ing: A New Perspective on the Holocaust." that auch lessons foster Harlan Noddle and Terri . 7 p.m., St, Margaret Mary's Church, The Nebraska anti-Semitiam. and Dick Zacharia credit Children's Chorus will perform selections firom "I Novar The Most Rev. Keith the many committee mem' Saw Another Butterfly." Rayner, archbishop of bers for their creative The Omaha Symphony FonteneJle String Quartet will Melbourne, countered that ideas and oommitment to Kforin music of the Holocaust. he had been educated in the Bucoesa of the evening, Committee chairs are Anglican schools and is WtdnMdty, Oct. 30 Mary and Tom Bematein, not in any way anti-Jew30 p.m., Joslyn Castle, panel discussion with adulu reservations; Joyce and who w«r« hiddw chiUrBn, oooomtratkm and work camp ish. But an interfaith con;- Sheldon Qohea, Marda survivors. Moderated by Pat Peraaud, News Anchor at mittee of Christians and and Jack Cohen and SanWOWT Channel 6. Jews will Devertbeleea ex- dy and Paul Epetein, Uble Sunday. Nov. 3 plMie bow the Christian Bi- hosttf; Shares and Murray 7:30 p.m.. Carriage House, Joalyn Castle, Irene Op- ble ia taught and Identify Newman and Linda and dyke, "Righteous Gentile," will speak on her life as a teachings that cou^d nur- Howard Shrier, decorarwcuer during the Holocaust. tions; Ludlie Zellnsky, ture anU-Semitlsm. Sunday, Nov. to Thia committee will con- transportation; Magid 7 p.m.. Music Room, Joalyn Cutle, Cantor Lao Pett- siat of four lepreeentativee Graphics, invitation deman, Beth liradl Synacogue, will apeak on hia memo- o{ the ViMorian Coundl of sign; and Judy and Barry Chriatlana and J«wi and a Siff, youth voiuntear coor riea of the Holocaust. delegate appointed by dinator (or members of B'nai B'ritb Youth OrgaAU evcnU are free and open to the public. Rayner.
nization who will volunteer their help during the evening. Jan Perelman, Federation staff director for the event, said, "This is a remarkable group of volunteers. They have been actively involved in our Jewish community for years.
and once again, they exemplify the best Und of commitment—that which comes from the heart. 'Campaign Serenade' is the product of thiair efforts, but it is directed jiy their sense of purpose and sincere feeling for this Jewish community."
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Allen and Cindy Morris Dounce the Aug. 29 of a daughter, Jessica Nicole. They also have two other children, Daniel and Alyssa. Grandparents are Mrs. Albert Clayman and Dr. and Mrs. Haskell Morris. Jeff and Jennifer dayman announce the June 5 birth of a son, Abraham Louis. They also have a daughter, Cassandra. Grandparents are Mrs. Albert Clayman and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Zaporowski. June and Joel Cassman of Bogata, Columbia announce the birth of a daughter, Eva Laura. The Cassmans also have daughters^ Norika and Sarah. Grandparents are Molline and Frederick Cassnian and Keokd and Jim Hamamoto of California.
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LIBRARY COMPETITION The Association of Jewish Libraries announces the seventh annual Sydney Taylor Manuscript Competiti9n for authors of children's books. For entry forms and rules, contact Lillian Schwartz, coordinator, 15 Goldsmith St., Providence, RI 02906. EDUCATION DIRECTOR Jan Kennedy, executive director of Planned Parenthood of Omaha-Council Bluffs (PPOCB), has named Ethel Lassiter director of education. For information about education programs for youth, teens or adults, call 554-1045.
Perspectives Cookie Hoberman will interview a panel of special guests on "Perspectives" at 10 a.m. on Oct. 27 on WOWT-TV. The discussion topic will be the Ann Frank exhibit which is cur rently on display at Joslyn Castle.
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(©mgagQdi ) French Jews celebrate f PALKOWITZ/ TALPALATSKY Edith and Sam Palkowitz and former Omahans Mark and Luba Talpalatsky announce the engagement of their children, Elizabeth and Sam, all of San Diego. The bride-elect received her bachelor of arts degree from San Diego State Univeraity, and is currently pursuing graduate studies at the University of San Diego. She is an employment counselor for the State of California. The future bridegroom is a graduate of Iowa State University with i degree in Electrical Engineering. He is currently an area sales engineer with Tektronix, Inc., and is attending Western State University Law School to pursue a career in patent law. An engagement party was held in the couple's honor at the home of the future bride's family. A January 1992 wedding is planned. GOLDMAN/ROGOFF Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Goldman of Northbrook, lU., announce the engagement of their daughter, Leslie Beth, to Scott Rogoff, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pious of Green Bay, Wise., and Alan Rogoff of Chicago, 111. Miss Goldman is ihe granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Schloff and the late Max Frank.
By Michel Di Pu STRASBOURG (JTA| —French Jewry, the fourth largest Jevfish commimity in the world, celebrated the bicentennial of its emancipation here this week with expressions of pride in its French and Jewish heritage and confidence In its acceptance as full-fledged members .of French society. Yet no less a personage than President Francois Mitterrand saw fit to remind the assembled leaders of France's 700,000 Jews that a resurgence of European anti-Semitism is not impossible. The chief of state flew to this ancient city in eastern France, long a center of
Closes office NEW YORK (JTA)Tfae Palestine Liberation Organization has blamed "economic difficulties" for the decision to close down its office in Bolivia after 11 years. But the Anti-Defamation League says it is just "another sign of the PLO's loss of credibility." According to I. Barry Mehler, chairman of ADL's Latin American Affairs Committee, "the loss of PLO's credibility in Latin America and its growing irrelevance in an era that has witnessed the return of democratic governments throughout the region" are the main reasons for the pullback.
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AARON "CHICK" PERLIS Graveside services were held on Oct. 22 at Bikur Cholim Cemetery (Oak Hill) in Council Bluffs, Iowa for Aaron "Chick" Perils, 80. A resident of Omaha and Council Bluffs, Mr. Perils had been president of Kaypers junior readyto-wear in Council Bluffs. He was formerly the buyer of women's clothing for the People's Department Store in Council Bluffs. Mr. Perils is survived by his wife, Ida; son, Steven Perils of Buffalo Grove, 111.; sister, Gertrude Kagan; two granddaughters.
Remaining Ethiopians expected in Israel ByGUSedui Jewish Agency emisJERUSALEM (JTA)- saries are active in the All of the remaining Jews Gondar region, where the in Ethiopia should be in Is- last Jewish community in rael within six months, the Ethiopia lives, trying to chairman of the World Zi- organize their departure, onist Organization and he said. Jewish Agency„ ExecuDinitz also said the retives predicted Monday. cent agreement between Simcha Dinitz told the El Al and Aeroflot for diWZO Executive that arrect flights from Soviet rivals from Addis Ababa cities to Israel would rehave been proceeding at a sult in a better-organized rate of 100 to 150 a week flow of Soviet immigrants. since the ma^ive OperaHe said there is nothing tion Solomon airlift brought in more than to prevent other airlines U,000 Ethiopian olim in a from organizing similar 36-hour period May 24-25. services.
Germany sets fund, but reduces pensions By David Kantor BONN (JTA)-^Germany has moved to establish a $300 million foundation with Poland to compensate Polish slave laborers and others who suffered under the Nazi occupation of that country. The foundation will be administered like the German fund that pays out, reparations to Jewish peraecuteea in other countries. In accepting the plan, the Polish government agreed to refrain from making further demands for compensation from Germany for aufferingiB inflicted by the Nazia during World War II. The announcement was nude u the two countries
moved to ratify a fri( ship treaty. But white setting up ^ new fund, Germany has also moveid to cut by half onnore the pensions that the former East German government paid for four decades to victims of the Nazis, most of them former Communist officials. That decision has raised the hackles of German Jewry and drawn protest from the opposition Social Democratic Party. Tha
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Worktf briefingi tor the Men's DivitioD of the 1992 UJA/Federation Campiagii wore held in October! Art Qroannnn, left,'ud Harry Paakowitc, cfanirmen of Division 21, vhich met Oct. 8, look over campaign mattfial.
Gorbachev condemns anti-Semitism SOCIETY OF SURVIVORS A membership meeting will be held at the Livingston Plaza apartment building. 303 South 132nd Street, Oct. 27,3 p.m. For information call Joe Boin, president.
BREADBREAKERS Mike Abramson and Howard Shandell, Breadbreakers chairmen for October, have aiuounced that Howard Shandell will speak at the Oct. 30 luncheon on financial planning. ^ Breadbreakers meets Wednesdays, noon, at Regency West Best Western. Cost for the luncheon is $7; the community msy attend.
HADASSAH Hadassah will hold the first of its "Lunch Bunch" series on Nov. 6, noon at Beth Israel Synagogue. This year the series will focus on "Meet Your Rabbi" with Rabbi Urkowitz of Beth Isra^ being the first to address the group. A box lunch wiU be provided at tS. Babysitter service is available. Reservations must be made by Nov. 4 with Beverly Franklin, 3347366, or Julee Katxman, 498-4360.
By Jackie Rothenberg and Soaan Bimbaiim NEW YORK (JTA)Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev's unprecedented acknowledgment and condemnation of anti-Semitism has received a welcome response from Jewish organizational leaders, who now want to see w(xds followed up by deeds. Gorbachev acknowledged the existence of Soviet anti-Semitism in a statement read on his behalf at a ceremony commemorating the murder of tens of thousands of Jews 50 years ago at Babi Yar, on the outskirts of Kiev. In a statement read by Alexander Yakovlev, one of Gorbachev's top political aides, the Soviet leader expressed regret that anti' Semitism is causing so many Soviet Jews to emi-' grate. Goi-bachev's remarks were the strongiest condeiqnation of anti-Semitism ever made by a top Soviet leader; A similarly forceful statement against anti-Semitism was made at the Babi Yar gravesite by Ukraioiao President Leonid Kravchuk, who acknowledged Ukrainian collaboration in the Naxi massacre. Kravchuk accepted
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tion, the importance of budgeting and goal setting and discussed the needs of all Sisterhoods whether large or small The sense of sharing we felt was immeasurable. I am proud of our Sisterhood living up to the true definition of the word." Attending from Temple Israel were. Debbie Friedman, president: Sandy Passer, president-elect; Judy Siff, vice president of education; Chris Blumkin, vice president of ways and means; and Lois Epstein, district 20 representative and past president. In addition to president Sue Schreiber, South Street Temple Sisterhood members present were: Michele Schreiber, Paula Williams, Bobbie Brooks, Elaine Monier, Barb
Members of Temple Israel Sisterhood's executive board conducted a training session on Oct. 16 for the Sisterhood of the South Street Temple in Lincoln. Sue Schreiber, president of South Street Temple Sisterhood, contacted the District Speakers Bureau and requested assistance in reviving their Sisterhood which was recreated three years ago with its main goal to provide services for the Temple and for the religious school. The congregation has approximately 100 family units. Debbie Friedman, president of Temple Israd Sisterhood noted after the meeting that "the women from Temple Israel shared information on the national and district organiza-
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Going to jail By Henrietta Boas AMSTERDAM (JTA) —A self-styled Gospel preacher who wrote that Auschwitz was punishment for the Jews for not Siccepting Jesus as the Messiah was sentenced to two months in jail by a district court in Zwolle, a town of 87,000 northcentral Holland. Jenny Goeree published the article in her paper "Evan" this month and in two earlier editions, for which she received a suspended sentence. Claiming not to be antiSemitic, she nevertheless has been writing and
preaching that Jews have'* been punished for rejecting Jesus. On hearing the sentaice, she toM the court it was "a
shame I am going to jail for telling the .truth and preaching the Gospel while anti-Semites walk free in the streets."
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Talking about territory The Consul General of Israel to the Midwest has Hbddressec idressed a number of questions to this newspaper ^^Bgardingg the Arab slogan: "Territory for Peace." Dr. Yitschak Ben-Gad said he would appreciate seeing this list of questions in the Omaha Jewish Press. so here we go: Do you know that the 21 Arab states are double the size of the United States? Do you know that Israel, with Judea, Samaria and Gaza, is the size of New Jersey? That Lake Michigan is three times the size of Israel? Do yoi) know that the Arab states have 60 per cent of the known oil reserves in the wprld? Israel hardly has water, Do you know that the Palestinian Arabs totally reside on 76.9 per cent of Mandatory Palestine (Jordan). The Jordanian Constitution, paragraph 3, forbids Jews from Jorc ^ving in Jordan. On the other hand in the land of Israel from the JorRiver to the Mediterranean (23.1 per cent of Man tory Palestine) there are about 2.3 million Palestin' ian Arabs. Israeli law, unlike the Jordanian Constitution, does not forbid Arabs fropi living in Israel. Do you know that about half of the Jewish population in Israel came from Arab lands? (Dr. Ben-Gad was bom in Libya.) If the Jews from Arab lands, who reside in Israel today, get the land they deserve, according to their number, from Arab countries of origin—they will e a piece of land five times that of Israel with idea, Samaria and Gaza. Consul General Ben-Gad concludes: And the Arabs want Israel to adopt the formula territory for peace. "A chutzpah." The Consul General has put forth a number of points at ought to weigh heavily upon Arab negotiators at le upcoming peace conference. Unfortunately, the message that has come through to this writer over the years is that Arab peacemaking just a prelude to war-making. Even now, when there is talk of peace, Syria swallows ion and anus itself for yet another 'holy' war It Israel. Any thinking individual must know that Israel has supercautious in its dealings with the Arab states, ware, terrorism, boycotts, intifadas, don't niecvanish into the sand just because the Arabs are willing to show up at a conference.
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By Howard Bloom Federatiota executive director Our annual UJA/Pederatioo campaigns face increasing competition for Jewish dollars. In 1986 for example, t3.5 billion, or seven percent, of all philanthropic contributions were made by Jewish donors. Yet, less than half of these Jewish dollars were donated to Jewish causes. In 1972, the total percentage of Jewish philanthropic dollars devoted to Jewish causes was 66 percent. How do we explain these changes? One of the key issues has been the attraction of cauaes outside the Jewish community. Today's Jewish donors find univo^sity, hospital, museum and other cultural organizations seeking their financial support and often providing high visibility, recognition and appreciation in return. Secondly, the older, traditional donor in the national profile has been generally a self-made businessman who lived through both the Holocaust and the rebirth of the state of Israel. His pull toward Jewish communal giving was strengthened by both Jewish tradition imd the emotional impact of the events he had witnessed. The donor tended to respond from the heart, emotionally and instinctively, and waa less concerned about the details of "following his dollars." Certainly there were exceptions to this, but in the main, their response was one of instinctive identification with things Jewish—Jewish causes, Jewish defense
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To the Editor: In "Sparks from the Word" on Parshas Vayelekh (Sept. 13, 1991), the concept of Hestair Panim is discussed, where G-d "hides His face" from His people Israel during time of our infidelity to Jlim, thus permitting tragedies and travails to befall us. Indeed, this is a tough position. Tru^, G-d could prevent tragedies, should He choose to do so; tragedies which defy con^rehension. Pogroms, holocausts and intermarriages coukl all be prevented with a '"flick of a wrist." Cwtainly G-d could make us do anything He wants-and He has—human beings with self-determination, that is Free Willl G-d tells us in the begitming of Parshas Re'eh (Deut. 11:26-28), "SeethatI have put before you today a blessing and a curse. The blessing, if you will listen to the commandments of the Irord your Q-d; and the curse, if you do not.'' The Holy Torah was created even before this world. This, to teach us that its lessons, which predated nature, are above nature. If we subjugate our selves to the Torah. then the rewards (blessings) promised within are ours. But, shouki we turn our backs on the Torah, then G-d "^unu His back" to us-Hestair Panim Uie Eclipse by 0-d-aod we become subject to the ruies of this workl and thereby Heaven^ punishments (the curses). Mortal man. given his 70 years oo earth, cannot begin to understand ^e full nteaning of events which unfold over the course of centuries. What may appear to be a simcha or a tragedy, may now tuni out quite the opposite giy«i the play of eternal time. Likewise, how we view events in this transient, corporeal world may be seen very differently from the World to Come. (Founded In 1920) Yes, Rabbi Kripke. our Etenial, AU-good, All-powerful Sheila Priluck Creator can do aa He pleases. As such. He has given President, Jewish. Press mankind both a Manual for Living, the Torah and the Board of Directors Talmud, and the free choice to continuously choose for Members: Lynda Mirvish, vice president: Scott himself between good and evil. Q-d has promised us tan, treaaurw; Howard Kaplan, secretary: Jill Kushr Belmont, Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks. Jack E. Cohen, Rich' Feilman, Debbie Joeaphaon, Carol Katiman, Esther iches, Oliver Poljak, Roee Schupack and Bonnie Schweid.
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and Jewish institutions. Making a contribution to the annual campaign was simfdy a direct fulfillment of the conunandment (mitzvahl of tzedakah In contrast, the Jewish philanthropic world is pow involved with a new donor. This donor holds a wide variety of philosophic, religious and social attitudes. The motivation for performing the mitzvah of tzedakah is different. "Donors expect more from their charitable gifts than a warm feeling," according to Neal Myerberg, the. director of endowments at the UJA Federation of New York. "With tax and economic issues of paramount importance to today's contributors, charities must now see that their fund-raising programs involve planned giving." Wi& these new donors, Federations have to be smarter, more sophisticated and more technologically adept at {Hoviding investmoit vehicles for endowment dollars. We are considmng how we can build on the annual campaign's major sUtngth-its credibility as the most effective source for allocation of charitable donations in the Jewish community. We must provide increased opportunities for designated giving through the Foundation of the Federation. But most important, we must remember that the fate of our community rests with us. History and politics have shown that we cannot rely on the good will of others for very long. We must live up to our responsibility to provide a secure future for the Jewish people.
rewards for good and punishment for evil (every society functions on this basis, is it unreasonable to think that the Torah also does?). A current pop song tells us that ""G-d is watching from a distance...'" Our Holy Torah disagrees and tells us that our Father in Heaven is an active participant in this world and desires direct involvement in our lives—if only we would let Him in! May Hashem accept our prayers for forgiveness and grant us a year of health and sustenance. M^ we see the coming of Moshiach soon. Mindy and Barry Wonatein Far Rockaway, NY. To the Editor: There is a little bit of history concerning Soviet Jewr}' that needs to be acknowledged. Alone and bereft, Soviet Jews were the first to question the inevitability of the Soviet system. We can trace almost all the dramatic transformations now swequng the Soviet sphere back to their experience, their example. From the Elbe to the Caucasus, every oppreaaed minority, every dissident drew some measure of inspiration from their resustance to the Soviet monolith. In every ganeration there are a few who stand and refuse to be shackled by leaden canons and iron curtains. Among the few, there were a multitude of Soviet Jews. Of course, then were other factors, other actors in this vast, unfolding drama. But there remains, nevertheless, an undeniable Casual link between the epochal restructuring of Eastern Europe and the Soviet Jewry movement. And now, at the moment of their doliverance, tl^e Soviet Union's nuMt persecuted minority is told by the Bush administration that they must put everything on hold for 120 days. Well, 120 days can be a very, very long time in Baku or Kishinnev. Who among us is prepared to accept the cbnsequences of such a delay? Mitchell Finkel Silver Sfidag, Md.
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Special concert on Oct. 27 dedicated to 'Holocaust children' By Lynda Fruk concwt "dedicated to memoT); of Anne Frank and all the children who died in' the Holocauat," will be held on Oct. 27 at St. Margaret Mary's Church, 60th and Dodge Streets. The concert is oi^e of several community activities taking place in conjunction with the Omaha presentation of the Anne Prank Photo Exhibit, The 7 p.m. concert will feature the Omaha Symphony's Fontenelle String Quartet performing Dmitri Shostakovich's "String Quartet No. 8, dedicated to the Martyrs of the Holocaust," and the NMtraska Children's Chorus Bel Canto group, a chamber ensemble. The 53-member chorus will perform selections
from Cantor Charles Davidson's musical adaptation of "I Never Saw Another Butterfly," interwoven with dramatic readings from Anne Frank's diary and other poetry from children of that historical period. "1 Never Saw Another Butterfly" is a book compiled from poems written by children in Terezin, a Ciechoslbvakian concentration camp Hitlo' estab. lished to cultivate the arts as a facade of normality. Of the 15.000 children who passed through Terezin, only 100 survived World War II. Poetry they left behind was found> after liberation; the title is from one of the poems. Sponsors of the concert are the Anne Frank Center, the Omaha committee for "Anne Frank in the
World: 1929-1948, A Photo Exhibit," the National Endowment for the Arts, the Nebraska Arts Council, the Omaha Symphony Guild, the Nebraska Choral Arts Society and the Anti-Defamation League of Omaha. However, without the generosity of Cantor Davidson, who donated the rights to perform the musical selections, and St. Margaret Mary's Church, which has donated the facility, the Anne Frank Community Programming Committee said the concert would have bera cost prohibitive. Chairmen of that committee are Mary Jesaen, Margo Riekes and Linda Whitted. For,more information, contact the ADL office, 333-1303.
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By Lynda Frank Two "Iddden children'' will reveal their stories for the first time in pubUc dur ing a panel discussion of locJd Holocaust survivors on Oct. 30. The announceownt was mode by Mary Jesaen, Margo Riekes and Linda Whitted. chairmen for the Anne Frank Community Programming Committee. Pat Per«aud. WOWT news anchor, will be the
moderator for the discusHeld in coi^junctinn with sion featuring Dr. Fred the Omaha presentation of Kader and Dr. Thomas the Anne Frank Photo Exhibit, the event is being The panel will also in- sponsored by the Anne clude HolocauJst sur\ivors Frank Center, the Omaha Sam Fried and Bea Pap- committee for "Anne penheinwr-Karp. All have Frank in the World; 1929choseb to ^leak out at this 1945. A Photo Exhibit, " time because they feel it and the Anti-Defamation will be a great opportunity League of Omaha. to reach a naore varied auThe 7:30 p.m. event, free dience than have heard and open to the public, will about the Holocaust bebe held in the Carriage fore. House of Joslyn Castle, 3902 Davenport, where the Anne Frank Photo ExAUofthe hibit will be displayed Oct. services you 'd expect 22-Nov. 10.
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Liberator revisits Camp No. 4 By Lynda Frank When the 12th Armored Division recently held its 46th reunion in Omaha, one of those attending was able to update his friends on the camp they liberated. Julius "Eddie" Bernstein of Riverside, Calif., traveled to Germany last April 13 and, almost 46 years to the day, visited the site of the camp he helped liberate on April 27, 1946. "What I found was a gravel pit," he said of the former site of Camp No. 4, a Dachau annex at Landsburg am Lech. 'The main entrance to the camp is now a McDonald's with a playground. As hungry as I was, I couldn't get myself to eat there,'/>y When Mr. Bernstein was sent to liberate the camp, he wasn 't sure what to expect. He thought it would be like a prison or a Retention camp where people weredetaitisd. What he found were smoldering fires. Forty-five minutes before Mr. Bernstein and his troop arrived, the Nazis had locked the 4,000 remaining prisoners in their barracks and set the barracks on fire. "Those they didn't have time to cremate, they burned alive," he said.
"There were only 12 sur- man's scream in New vivors of the 4,000. They'd' York," Mr, Bernstein said. hidden under a building. "What hurt him most, One of the survivors was though, was he thought hfe subsequently killed with was being converted to kindness by a G.I. who Judaism, that he'd be a gave the man a can of Jew." cheese. It ruptured his Mr. Bernstein said the stomach and he died the main camp at Dachau is next day. He was out of his nund already anyway." now a museum but those Even when he talks of near Camp No. 4 want the the ordeal, Mr, Bernstein bad memories forgotten. said the smell still comes Anton Posset, a hiirtnry back to him. "The snull af- teacher in the area and a fected me the most. It is friend of Mr. Bernstein, the worst smell a human collects artifacts from being can experience. I Landsburg and Kaufering. don't think it will evei- Mr. Posset and some friends bought the land of leave me." Camp No. 11, the women's One consolation for Mr. Bernstein was witnessing camp, and are trying to the hanging of two SS doc- raise money to set up a tors from the camp. They memorial. had performed hysterectoAfter the war, Mr. Bernmies and castrations on stein stayed in the active the prisoners without us- reserves, retiring at age 60 ing any anesthetics. The in 1982. He also worked as doctors told the liberators, a civilian security special"They tth« prisoners) ist for the Department of didn't mind. If it was too Defense, Because of his painful, they passed out." specialty in counter-intelMr. Bernstein said the ligence, he was called up doctors talked like it was for three years during the voluntary. Korean Conflict, for the He said his unit strapped Berlin Airlift and during one of the doctors to a the Cuban Missile Crisis. dirty operating table and Although retired, he was told him they were going to convert him to Judaism. put on alert during the reOne of the U.S. doctors cent Gulf War. However, then circumcised him it is the liberation of Camp without anesthesia. "You NO' 4 that remains forecould have heard the SS most in his memory.
Soviets plan panel for Refusenik cases MOSCOW (JTAl-The plight of long-term Jewish refuseniks may be resolved inthe near future, according to reports emanating from an international human rights conference here. According to official sources, the Soviets have agreed to set up a fivemember conunisaion of experts to review the casea of Jews who have been rehiaed permission to emigrate for more than five years. Soviet Jewish activist Roman Gefter reportedly has been asked to serve on the commissioiL
News of the Soviet decision was reported by Shoshana Caixiin, chairman of the National Conference on Soviet Jewry and a pubUc member of the U.S.
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Temple Israel Sisterhood Board, 7:30 p.m., Temple' WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 JCAC Hebrew Classes, 7 p m Hebrew High, 7:30 p m Anne Frank Exhibit, Joslyn Casde Hadassah Study Group, 10 a.m., Livingston I Continuing and Siddur H^irew Classes. 7 p.m Conversabonai Hebrew. 7 p m THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Anne Frank Exhibit. Joslyn Castle Walk-In Drop-In, 10:30 am ORT Going to Anne Frank ExMbil NCJW Executive Commlttae, 7:30 p m Bjf BoaA), 7:30 p m Federation Personnel Practices. 7:30 p.m FRIDAY, NOVEMBER • Anne Frank Exhibit, Joslyn CasUe
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Temple Israel AY: Shabbat evening service, 8:16 p.m. Rabbi Aryeh Azrid and tor Karai Webber-Giwill officiate. Speda) guest will be Father Rich' ard Haustt, Professor of Theology at Creigbton University. Rabbi Azriel and Father Hauser will present varioua answers to the question "What Happens After I Die?" The Oneg Shabbat will sponsored by Ms. RanKatelman and Gary Katdman in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Bret Katdman. Sitter service is available for the 8:16 p.m. evening service as well a» the 11:16 Shabbat morning service. Reservations are needed. There are no fadlities for infants. SATURDAY: Shabbat Morning service, 11:15 a.m. SmcabB'Shabbat-An ^_.Smci •bternaitive Torah study ice will take place in j^Tervice the Chapel. The regular Shabbat service will be held in the sanctuary. L'CHAIM TO LIFE Oct. 27,12:30 p.m., Holly Murphy-Barstow, financial consultant with Shearson Lehman Brothers, will speak on handling finances after you're widowed Her t<^ will be "Where Do I Go From Here?" Bring a "bag Itmch" and drinks will be provided. The community is invited to attend. ADULT EDUCATION Oct 28-Introducti(n to Judaism, 7:30-10 p.m. BAR MITZVAH Bret Jason Katehnan, son of Ms. Randi Katelman and Gary Katelman, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah Oct. 26. BLOODMOBILE Hie Red Cross Bkiodmobile will be at Temple Israel, Nov. 7, 1-7 p^m.'
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Beth Israel FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat service, 6 p.m. Story Time Shabbat service, 7 p.m. Family service will be at 8 p.m. In Rabbi Uri(Owitz's absence, Cantor Leo Fettman will deliver the D'var Torah. "Make an effort to give people good advicesay little, do much." Marvin Parilman will be the cantor. Sisterhood will sponsor the Oneg Shabbat following services. SATURDAY: Morning service, 8:46 a.;n. Cantor Fettman will lead the services and the D'var Torah will be given by Rick Katzman. Jr. Congregation, 10 a.m. Babysitter service provided by Sisterhood at 10 a.m. Mincha services will be held at 6 p.m. followed by Ma'ariv, Shalosh Seudos and Havdalah service. Rabbi Urkowitz's Study Group, 6:30 p.m. Cantor Fettman will have class on the weekly Torah portion, "How is this weeidy portion relative to our lives today?" SUNDAY: Minyan at 9 a.m. Following services there will be a light breakfast, followed by a class with Rabbi Mendel Katzman. WEEKDAYS: Daily services at 7 turn, and 6 p.m. STORY TIME. SHABBAT Stoiy Time Shabbat for pre-school through second grade children ;vill be led by Cantor Leo Fettman and Shirley Goodman, followed by a special Oneg Shabbat. JR. NCSY Rabbi Mark Urkowitz and Habbi Allan Gonsher will be leading the largest group of Jr. NCSY Youth ever to tlw FaU Shabbaton in Kanaaa City this weekend.
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Lincoln B'nai ^leshurun FRIDAY: Sabbath. Family Worship, 6:15 p.m. followed by Sabbath dinnef. Sabbath evening worship, 8 p.m. SATURDAY: Meriting service and Torah study at 10 a.m. SUNDAY: Hebrew classes -9 a.m. Religious school -10 a.m. WEEKDAYS: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Adult Education. Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. • Choir rehearsal.
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Lincoln Tifereth Israel FRIDAY: Services, 8 p.m. Oneg "Shabbat will be hosted by Charlotte and Floyd Kuklin in honor of Teacher Appreciation. SATURDAY: Services at 9:30 a.m. WEEKDAYS: Minyahs each Monday and Thursday at 7:15 p.m.'
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Will allow 50,000 WASHINGTON (JTAI -The U.S. government wiU allow nearly twice is many Soviet Jews to imifiigrate here in the next year as arrived here during the past 12 months. The reason is, that far' fewer Soviet JeWs than expected came to the United States during the 1991 fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30. At the Bush administration's request, Congress had provided funding for 40,000 Soviet Jews to cbme, but largely because of processing problems in the Spviet Union, only 26,680 actually arrived, according to the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society." For the 1992 fiscal year, which began Oct. 1., the United States will allow 61,000 refugoM to immigrate here from the Soviet Union, including about 60,000 Jews. The quota, which President Bush officially set Oct. 10, also applies to thoM who lived in the Baltic republics prior to U.S. recognition of their independeoce on Sept. 2.
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1992 ARI program WASHINGTON, DC-Registration haa begun for the next 10-waek session of the B'nai B'rith Israd Commission's award-winning Active Retirees In Israel (ARI) progrun. The dates for ARI 9 are Jan. 13-March 23, 1992, ^compassing the celebrationa of Tu B'Shvat and Purim in Israel, and returning home for Passover. Participants in ARI—which has won the praise of Israeli leadars, as well as a prestigious Coundl of Jewiah Federations award for "•uporioi' initiative and achievement in the advanoemeat of Jewiah ••rviai"-fli)joy a unique voluntaw-atudytravsl expariaoce that haa become so popular that maoiy of the nearly 700 alnnuii repeat th« program. 1^ ARI prpgram-baMd is the Meditsnanean rtaort city of Netanya-providea the opportunity to volunteer mornings in a school, hoapital, park, kibbutz, military installation or other facility, wliile learning Hebrew at a conJortable pace in the afternoons. The eveoinga are filled with social and cultural activiUea, including concerts, simulating guaat apeaksrs, lively diicusaions on Judaiam and larael, and interaction with North Americana who have nude thair homea in the Jewiah state. Particlpanta in 1992 will also be direcUy involved in the "ingathering of the exika," through aocounters and volunteer work with new immigrants m>m Ethkipia and the Soviat Unioii. Sinhtaning ia abo coo^oodit of ARI: oompraUanaive but wauraly guidad toura (rf Jaruaalam, the Nagav, the Oalilaa and tne Oolan Heights are an intagral part of the program. AIII is open to anyooa who la at laaat 60 yaars of age, in good health and a mambar of B'nai B'rith (one may join prior to <li|Nuiun). The coat of the satire pngraiu ia 13000 (U.S.) par parson (double oocupaocy). litis pries Indudia rouiid-tri|i airfara from New York via Bl Al laraal AirUnaa, aiab, lodging*, tours, gratuitlas, and othar proi^an (
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Although Sunday brunch isn't exactly unheard of these days—my robmmate and I seldom do this weeken(i practice. But last Sunday was different and 1 want to ^11 you about it. We were invited to join a group of guys who were pl^ge brothers in tbiB fraternity Sigma Alpha Mu in 1941 at the U of Nebr. In other words, this was a fiftieth reunion. They graciously extended the invitation to fellows whose class was before Leonard's and after theirs, for the Sunday Brunch which concluded their celebration. We were delighted to see many men we hadn't seen in too long and had a great time mingling and visitingthen it was time to sit down and break bread (or bagelsl together. It was also time for people to begin taking turns at the microphone and reminding each other of the time they spent together half a century ago. There were marvelous stories told, letters read from absent brothers who couldn't attend, gales of laughter and an enormous amount of good natured teasing and insulting of and to each other. Long forgotten memories were revived, disgusting nicknames were brought up and really fuimy tcdes retold. Over and over, all the revelry notwithstanding, I heard these senti.~nent8: "those bonds of friendship are still very strong" or "we learned many of life's most important lessons in that house," Nobody got very serious, but if you listened carefully, you heard these men tell how much those early years meant to them. And when the wives were invited to each stand and say whatever they cardd to, one remarked on . this interesting fact. The assembled group included many attorneys, at least one judge, many successful businessmen, one native son who has distinguished himself in government and, (among the absentees), doctors. She wonder^ how they all managed to turn out so well, considering what a wild bunch they had been as 18-yearold kids! She questioned when they had time to form such exemplary values as displayed in their lives today, when they had spent so much energy on mischief and nonsense. I suppose there's a serious side to that but I'm not planning to explore it. It was such fun to listen to all this—so good to see these people after (in many cases) a really long time. To talk to them and hear all that absorbing data that makes up a life story. To congratulate the brand new gr.andfather in one breath and to hear about fra Lee and President Johnson in the next! For just a little whila^he years were peeled away and these guys were boys again. Never mind who no longer . had a full head of hair or whose waistline wasn't 34 anymore; or the scares more than one had been dealt in the health department. For a little while they really managied to re-live those incredible days when, just as the song says, their htarts were young and gay. It was, for me, about three hours of pure delight. It was a wonderful time out... a break from the usual junk our heads are crowded with. I wish'theae guys the very best because they deserve it. And I hope they'll get together many more times for such leaaions, And I really hope my roonunate and I wi& be there when they do
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Spanish and Israeli officials have met in recent days to discuss the logistics of the visit, which is now expected to take place at the end of November. Plans to postpone the trip, leaki^ by diplomatic sources in Madrid, had been seen in Israel as the first serious break in the smooth pace at which Spanish relations with Israel have progressed since they were established in 1986.
— By Marti Sayder Things will.b«"a poppin" at the Rose Blumkin Jew:^ isb Home thanks to a gift from Marian and Irv No^T' This popcorn popper will be put to good use since the residents truly enjoy snacking while watching movies and at the other activities that are available at the Home. A sincere thank you to the Noggs for all they do,for the residents at the Home, And while saying thank you, I want to again thanl^ Bem^ Cohen for her help in writing LOVE cards. If you need a card sent, call Bemice at 558-3423 or purchase cards at the Gift Shop which is open Sunday through Friday, 2-4 p.m.
The date for the Home's Hanukkah party has been set for Dep. 1 at 2 p.m. Sheila Rosen and Dorothy Kotak have already started' work on the party and would appreciate help. It is a fun time and if someone is thinking about getting involved in the volunteer program at said it would be a week be- the Home—this would be a good time to start. We are fore it is known whether in need of new volupteers, so please give this some serithe teen-ager who sur- ous thought. An hour or two a month is all that is necvived the eight-hour oper- essary, (of course more would be wonderful), and the resiation will live. The poten- dents would truly appreciate and enjoy seeing some new tial problem is rejection of faces! Once you start to volunteer it is difficult to say the transplanted organ. who benefits the most form the program-the volunteer - The liver was donated or the resident. for Yacobov by EurotranDon't forget to stop in the Gift Shop on your next visit splant, an organization of which Israel is a member. to the Home. New things for Hanukkah are available Four previous liver as well as cards, candy, and jewehy. transplants have been performed in Israel, none of them successful. Three were done at Rambam Hospital in Haifa and the other at Beilinson Hospital in Petach Tikva.
Attempts liver transplant By Hugh Orgel TEL AVIV (JTA)-A 14-year-old Soviet immigrant was reported in critical but stable condition Monday after undergoing the first liver transplant operation ever performed at the HadassahHebrew University Hospital at Ein Kerem in Jerusalem. Michael Yacobov, who arrived in Israel 10 months ago, suffers from hepatitis B, a life threatening infectious disease. Dr. Ahmed Ya'id, a senior surgeon at the hospital.
Clinic, dinner set The Jewish Community Center's Health and Fitness Department and the Creighton University Men's and Women's Blue Jay Basketball Teams will hold a basketball clinic and dinner on Nov.3 in the
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By Hugh Orgel TEL AVIV (JTAI-The Jewish Agency for Israel has signed an agreement in Moscow with the Soviet state airline, Aeroflot, to fly emigres directly to Israel, in conjunction with EIAl. The signatories were Zvi Barak, liead of the agency's Finance Department, s^id Vladimir Tichonov, director general of Aeroflot. ' Tichonov told Barak that AerpQot would now negotiate directly with El Al, the Israeli national airline, to implement the service, which wil! be oper ated by an Aeroflot-El Al subsicUary, Transair. The accord signed in Moscow follows an announcement made in New York by El Al President Rafi Harlev that the Soviet Foreign Ministry had ended any objections to direct flights for inunigrants to Israel
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Foundation and FirsTier Bank to sponsor symposium for women (This artick lathe tint of a fourpart aeriea highlighting the Nov. 18 symppoiom.) Knowing how to invest your money wisely ... developing an estate plan to best suit your peeds... learning about living wills and their uses.. These topics and others will be addressed at a lifeplanning symposium for women, "The Plan of a Lifetime: Investments in Your Own Weil-Being,'' on Nov. 18 at the Highland (Country Club. The Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Omaha and FirsTier Bank are co-sponsoring the event, which will run fax)m 9:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. "The symposium will be geared to women of all life stages and of varying financial needs,'! according to chairman Bunny Roth-
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in the law firm of Abrahams Kaalow & Cassman. Also participating will be Joseph Kirshenbaum, chairman of the Founds tion Board of Trustees, and Thomas G. Church, executive vice president FirsTier Bank. Those attending the seminar will be given the choice of two sessions to attend, Ms. Rothenberg said. She added that "because the world of finance is constantly changing, there are always new concepts to learn about, and the vital information imparted at this symposium could make a difference in each woman's personal planning." Steering committee members helping Ms. Rothenberg to plan the event include Harriet Slusky, Joanie Jacobson, Sally Malashock, Ruth Goldstein, Genevieve Bornstein, Judy Josephson, Nancy Horostein and Ellen Gordm,an. represwtatives of the four Cost of the symposium institutions that hold neg- and luncheon is $12.50 in atives of <the photographs advance; $15 at the door, and the international team Ms. Rothenberg said. Adalready involved in the re- vance reservations are search. needed by Nov. 8 and may The Huntington Library be made by sending a in San Marino, Calif., check, m^de payable to the touched off the controver- Jewish,Federation of Omasy, when it opened its pho- ha, to Jerold I. Rosen, tographic collection to all Foundation Endowment qualified scholars, despite Director, 333 South I32nd strong objections from Je- Street, Omaha, Nebr. rpsalam. 681S4.
Calls for conference By Hugh Orgel TEL AVIV (JTAIBaddng down from a legal threat, the Aatimiitiee Authority has collea (or on international conference of scholars in Jerusalem to reeolve a dispute over ocCOM to more than 3,000 photographs of fragrnents of the Dead Sea Scrolls. The authority's director. Amir Drori, said a compromise formula would be sought to protect the rights of those scholars who have long worked on the scroUs ana others who until now ware unable to gain access to them for research. He propoesd that the confiraDce be held in December and attwtdad by
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. Temple Israel has created a new program for Omaha Jews in their twenties called "twentysomething." The program, coo^ dinatod by Josh Zweiback, held its first meeting on Oct. 13. The group will gather once or twice a month for Jewish learning and community service. . Paul Roffman is helping to organize the first meeting which will deal with anti-Semitism. "Twentysomething" participants sdso discussed volunteering at local shelters or helping buUd houses for the homeless through "Habitat for Humanity." Participants at the first meeting were: Harry Herman, Beth Cohen, Marty Cohen, Kevin Gilinsky, Jeff Gordman, Mark Kazor, Alex Kupezman, Dan Marburg, Paul Roffman, David Rosen, Dave Stein, Jennifer Rubin, Deb Schreiber and Michael Shrago. For information about "twentysomething," call Mr. Zweiback at Temple Israel, 556-6536.
Temple Israel sponsors new Jewish rock band Alon Mor and Josh Zweiback are starting a Jewish rock band at Temple Israel The band will play original music by Mr. Zweiback and covers of Jewish folk rock classics. Mr. Zweiback said there are spots open on bass, lead guitar, keyboards,harmonica or saxophone. To auditionfor the band, call him at the Temple, 556-6636. Rehearsal time will not be overwhelming, he said. The band leaders said they will be working towards performances of their Jewish rock music and ballads at the Temple, various synagogues, thf Jewish Community Cen-
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JCC plans musical A cast has bem selected and rehearsals have begun for Theat«r at the J's up: coming presentation of "The Odd PoUto," a children's musical by Eileen Sherman and Gail Bluestone, which will be performed Nov. 23 and 24 in the Jewish Community Center theater. "The interest in the show was overwhelming," said JCC performing arts director, Cheryl Lemer. "We thought we would have to scrape around to put a cast together. Instead, over 55 children showed up at the audition, Oct. 6, for a show that only called for a cast of 17. "We decided it would be a shame not to utilize all this potential, so we were able to add a section into the play and devekip a preshow to include more chil-
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the Soviet Unicm was now ter how legitijbate they tablishment of a lasting playing second fiddle to maybe," he said. peace and stability in this the U.S. in the peace negoLevy hailed the restora- region and a further develtiations. tion of ties after what he opment of international At a joint Soviet-Israeli termed the Soviet Union's cooperation." news cwference after the "historic mistake" in Israel's current consul signing ceremony, Pankin breaking off relations. general in Moscow, Arye spoke of a more evenhand"Clearly this brings us Levin, who attended the ed Soviet approach to the to a more open dialogue, so signature ceremony, will Middle East. that they hear Isradli poai- be named Israel's new am"In the past, the Soviet tioi\8 directly, face to bassador to the Soviet Union tended to s(ut of face," he said. Union. side with the Palestinians A joint statement issued LeVin said the two counand the Arab state, while by Pankin and Levy after tries had ah^dy estathe U.S. sided with Israel, the ceremony said that the blished a joint committee and this did not bring any Soviet Union and Israel on economic cooperation tangible fruit," he said, "firmly believe" that the that would soon begin "The new approach now re-establishment of full meeting alternately in is certainly not to haye diplomatic relations "fully Moscow and in Jerusalem. any protegees and support servee the interests of a The Soviet Union broke their positions no matter comprehensive settlement relations with Israel on what they say and no mat- in the Middle East, the es- June U, 1967, after days of angry debate in the U.N. Security Council over DO-IT-YOURSRI .F CLASSIFIED the Six-Day War. MAXIMUM OF 25 WORDS Moscow accused Israel Mail this form with your ch«ck fot 17.00 to: at the time of aggression Vu Umkk fnm, 333 So. 132nd Street. Oauh«, NE 68154 NO PHONB CAM.S, PLEASEl MV8TBE PREPAIDI against the Arab states Individiula only, M butlBMM*. and of "grossly and dePrint or typ« only. monstrably trampling under foot" the Security Council's call for a ceasefire. Throughout the 1970s and moat of the 1980s. Israeli interests in the Soviet Union were repreaeoted by the Dutch Embassy in Moecow, and Soviet inteieats in larad were repOavdM PteH Na.: teaented by the Finniah Embassy in Td Aviv. Consdar relations were reestablished in the summer of 1987, when the Soviets sent a oooaiJar rtpreaentative to Tel Aviv and agreed to aUow an Israeli team to come to Moacow.
Homecoming
The Israeli team, which, initially worked out of the Dutch Embassy, was eventually allowed to conduct business from the former Israeli Embassy building in Moscow. Its chief purpose has been to, facilitate the emigration of Soviet Jews, who began conung t9 Israel by the thousands each month beginning in the fall of 1989. Former Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze had indicated his readiness to reestablish full ties with Israel. But his resignation in December 1990 cast the timing of such a mAve in doubt. When his successor^ Alexander Bessmertnykh, in May became the first Soviet foreign minister ever to visit Israel, many here expected he would announce the resumption of full relations. They were disappointed. Even after Pankin arrived here, there was doubt as to whether the restoration of tiea would be finalized during his visit. When he and Levy finally announced the move on Friday, it was ahnoet anti-cUnuKtic. But in New York, the Cooferenc* of Preaidaits ol Mi^ American Jewish O»ganiaationa hailed the move aa "a mtgor milestooe in %aeriea ol historic changes that have taken place within the Soviet Untoo in recent months."
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