November 15, 1991

SERVING NEBRASKA AND IOWA SINCE 1920 •Vol. LXIX No. 11 Omaha. Nebr.

Campaign gains momentum as Pacesetter workers set benchmaric

Nearly 80 Pacesetter Division workers and their wives attended a Campaign meeting Sunday night at the home of Terri and Phil Schrager. In photo at left, the group listens to guest speakw Marvin Lender, national chairman of the United Jewish Ap-

peal. At right, Mr. Lender chats with Federation Campaign leaders Gory Javitch and Carl Riekes.

By Barbara Chandler Federation public relations director Momentum was the key word as the Pacesetter Divisipn campaign team met Sunaay evening to make their pledges to the 1992 UJA/Federation Campaign. According to Phil Schrager and Tom Fellman, co-chairmen of the PaWMtter Division, the

vin Lender of Lender's Bagels, national chairman of the United Jewish Appeal. Mr. Fellman introduced Mr. Lender to the group, "Moses took 40 years to bring the Jews from Egypt to Israel. Marvin Lender raised the money to bring 350,000 Jews out of the Soviet Union in 18 months!"

dinner meeting resulted in significant increases for the workers of the Pacesetter Division. Mr. Fellman said, "We are asking everyone in the division to consider increasing their gifts this year to meet the extraordinary needs at this moment in history, and we're very pleased with the momentum created by the per-

sonal commitment of the Pacesetter workers. "We realize that this two-line campaign is a major commitment for our community and want to emphasize the fact that the continuing Exodus gift is payable over a three-year period, beginning in 1993." Special guest speaker for-the evening was Mar-

Commenting on Operation Exodus, the worldwide effort to rescue oppressed Jews, Mr. Lender remarked, "To be national chairman of UJA is a great privilege at any time, but to be able to chair at this moment in history is incredible. I cannot imagine that I will ever do anything more important in my life."

Mr. Lender noted that Omaha's Jewish community has always been generous and after talking with members of the Pacesetter Division, sensed the momentum of support for this year's campaign. "I have never met a Jew who would say 'No' when asked if he would give (Continued on Page 11)

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Kerrey affirms support for Israel's needs

Note: Several weeks ago, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency circulated a story out of Washington, D.C. in which the author, David Friedman, said there la a " questloD mark" about Sen. Bob Kerrey's support for Israel. The following story is based on on interview with the Senator and conversations with several of his Jewish friends. By Morris Moline Sen. Bob Kerrey told the Omaha Jewish Press there should be no doubt as to his continuing support of aid for Israel's economic and military needs. llw senator discusaad his feelings about Israel and Jew-, ish concams during a day at home after campaigning in several states for the Democratic nomination for Presisevet of tlie Um'ted States. Sen. Kerrey said it wasn't fair to pin a "question mark " oB him on the boats tliat he was not among the senators who had agreed to co-sponsor legiolation that would provide Israel with loan guarantees. "That bill was a strategy to leverage against the President and I thought it was a (loor strategy. The question forus wasn'twhat the President wasgoingtodo... We could have brought it up in th^Stwate, but there were a lot of pec^e who were not prepared to vote for the loan guarantees." HessidtheloenguaronteeearemuchmorethaDashortterm political issue. ~ "Wehavehidl2year8ofdomesticneglectinthi»counawl it's not a terribly easy thing to onvove loan anteee for anyone to be used (or housing and jobs than housing and joba In America. "It's on extremely difficult propoeiUoo nude more difIt by the presideot's unfortunate Unking of the loon to the poUtkol oogodotions in Madrid, specifUnking them to the ssttisment poUcy. "Moving mode thot liokogo will moke approval more forU tODNMOt tht clue that this Is only neceehteouse SovHtsmlgroUon policies made it impoesiMs'for one millioo Soviet Jews to return to Isrosi over the post40yMU-s." The senotor sold thot he has tried to vote on the belief that (Hends snd demoaocies should be supported and that laroei is in s region where neighbors ore hoetUe end ogoinsther. "1 have supported mill toiy ond economic assistonce'to srosl ond I hove been careful about limiting ooaistonce tohersawnies."

This photo of Sea. Bob Ksrrey woo token during a recent talk he gave to siipporters of Israel Bonds at a luncheon msetlag at the Red UOB Hotel. Sen, Kerrey, who visited Israel lost summer with four Jewish businseomsn, sokl he prepared for the trip by read. ingandrerevtingbookswritteobylahbalistogetahistor icid perspective of the country. He pointed out that from the literature and from his direct experience he come bock with major impressions: "I now have o real sense of what Aliyoh meons. Next Year in Jenuoleea hw 0 historicol meaning. It's 0 dreim that the United States has participated in by supporting the creation of the SUt* ud by leoogniiing hlHr in her times of need and by being 0 (Hsnd for Uie post 43 years." Heodded, "OnemustrMnsmbsrthottheheortofIsroel isthsrstura" The ssnotorsaki thot hsslsofsltagreot sense of oooomplishmsot on the psrt of the Jewish Stste and a sense of dongir overcome. He sokl his visit dsmonstrsted thot I sraal is surrounded by countries whohovf yet to recognise her right to exist and who hsve not yet renounced the use of fbrce. 'AoS«i tolks obout the Colon HsigbU. but hod like to sseArabo in poissookm of Tal Aviv," the ssnstorssid. ad-

ding that Israel must be particularly careful in negotiating peace treaties with totalitarian countries. "It's extremely difficult for Israelis to engage in negotiations with adversaries across the table who want to kill them." It^ recent weeks, prominent members of the Jewish community here have been sponsoring fund-raisers to benefit the senator's campaign for the Democratic nomination. His Jewish supportiers point to his record of being responsive to a broad range of Jewish concerns. For example,<luringhisfour years as governor, he gave the major address during the Yom Hashoah program at the State Capitol. "We have an oblig^ation to remember," Sen. Kerrey said, explaining that the State was going through an agricultural crisis during that period and organizations like the Posse Comitotus and tiM Aryan Nations were exhibiting anti-Semitic behavior. He pointed out that commemorating the Holocaust gave participants a feeling of powerful unity, a feeling that never ogoin would thwe be 0 repetition of hote-boaed destruction of livee and elimination of human dignity. One of Sen. Kerrey's lost sets as governor wos to host a State dinner to raise funds for the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C, making Nebraska one of the first States to conduct such an effort. He pointed out that on a percapits basis, Nebraska raised nearly as much as any other state. " 11 was 0 successful dinner, snd s moving evniing," he ssid, adding that because of that event, be was oble to eeIsblish continuing friendships with many Holocaust sur vivors in the Omoho area. His friends point out that Sen. Kerrey also has psrticipoted, onmony occasions, in encouraging the sole of Israel Bonds, and th#t he has been a frequent speoker to numerous Jewish orgsnisotioos, One of the Seaotor's Isessr known actions wu to join tbs Omoho Jewish ConmunityCsotsr, princ^Mlly to ploy rocquetboU with mony Jewiob friends, snd slso to provids bis son and daughter with a nice pUce tpswim. He maintained his membership until he and a group of portners built the Prairie Ufe Center, 0 health and fitnees facility, about o mile south of the JCC. "The'J' hod the bsst club in town unUl ours woo built, the senstor quipped.

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NYANA to help 100 Tibetans

'Who did it' writer to spealc at women's boolc luncheon By Joyct R. Cohen Jewi^ Book Fair publicity chairman Women will have an opportunity to hear author Faye Kellerman speak at the annual Conununity Book Fair luncheon Wednesday at noon in the Jewish Community Center. The cost is $8.75, and reservations can be made by calling the Federation Library at 334-8200. Babysitting services are available. Ms. Kellerman has built her reputation a^ a gifted storyteller <» her series of mysteries that interweave Orthodox Judaism with detective work, murders, and a love story between an Orthodox widow and a police detective who, though bom to a Jewish mother, was brought up by Christian adoptive pa^ ents. Her first novel. The Ritual Bath, won the Macavity Award for beat first novel from the Mystery Readers of America. Her other novels ate: Sacred and Profane, Milk and Hamtf, The Quality of Mercy, and her most recent work. Day bf Atonement Her short stories have been published in national magazines and have been anthologized in several collections, including two, volumes of the Sisters in Crime series and Sara Paretsky's A Woman's Eyt.

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Faye Kellerman Her sixth novel, False Prophet, will be published in July 1992 by William Morrow. Beside her literary talents, Ms. Kellerman holds a doctorate in dentistry. She fences, plays four musical instruments, and makes guitars. She is the mother of three children and lives with them and her husband, author/psychologist Jonathon Kelle^ man, in Los Angeles. Nancy lUps, luncheon chairman said, "Come, meet Faye Kellerman. She's an author with pizzazz, style and mystery. I couldn't put her latest book down."

Cydney and Steven Marra of Dunedin, Fla., announce the birth of a daughter, Marguax Lynne. Grandparents are Mrs, Jerry Margolin of Clear water, Fla. Great-grand parents are Dr. and Mrs. J. Milton Margolin. CUP AND SAVE-

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By Shoshana Levine NEW YORK (JTAIAlthough generally noted for its efforts in the resettlement of Jewish immigrants, the New York Association for Ijlew Americans has undertaken re-sponsibility for the resettlement of 100 Tibetan refugee families over the next two years. NYANA, an affiliate of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, was approached by the National Tibetan Resettlement Project to participate in its plans for the resettlement of over 1000 Tibsian refugees this year. Funding for this operation, and for other noiiJewish resettlement projects, comes solely from private sources, Accwding to Mark Handelman, executive vice Eresident of NYANA, undneds of refugees from a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds arriving since 1975 have been resettled with the association's

Among those refugee groups aided by NYANA are Cambodians, Vietnamese, Cubans and Haitians. Still, resettlement of Jews remains its first priority. "The number of nonJewish refugees we resettle is in the hundreds," explained Handelraan, "but our number of Jewish immigrants resettled is in the thousands."

ARMED INTRUDERS KILLED TEL AVIV (JTAI-An Israel Defense Force patrol encounta^ and killed four heavily armed infiltrators who entered Israel from Egypt early Monday morning. The intruders were caught several miles inside the Negev, having crossed the fenceless Sinai border, whose western sector is marked only by stone cairns, conical piles of stones which serve as monuments or landmarks.

Book Fair Calendar Book Sale begins Sunday at 11 a.m. Women's Luncheon, Wednesday at noon. Story hour & Sing-a-long, Nov. 24,1:30 p.m. Odd Potato, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. Community Lecture, Joseph Telushkin, Dec 9,7:30 p.m. Bible Quiz, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. All programs will be held at the Jewish Community Center

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(ol^.sftSig BETTY CHESLER Graveside services were held on Nov. 12 at Temple Israel Cemetery for Betty Chesler, 81. • She is survived by a cousin.

MINNIE NEMEROFF Graveside serevices were held on Nov. 10 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Lincoln, Neb., for Minnie Nemeroff, 78. Mrs. Nemeroff is survived by her daughter, Carol Nemeroff of San Francisco; sisters. Rose Lieberman of Long Beach, Calif., Aim Spiegel, twin Dorothy Kaufman, both of Philadelphia; two grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home or Brandeis Hillel Day School, 665 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco, CA 94132.

BIKURCHOLIM DIRECTORY NEW YORK (JTA)- ' The Coordinating Council on Bikur Cholim has published the third edition of its national resource guide, offering infonnatioo about Bikur Cholim societies throughout the United States and in parts of Canada.

Remains of rabbi reburied in Israel of Baron Edmond de Rothschild. Bom near Vilna in 1824, Mohilever was an alumnus of the famous Volozhin Yeshiva and became one of the leading halachists of 19th-century Russia. He was also an early member of the Hovevei Zion movement, a foreruimer of the political Zionism initiated by Theodor Herzl, He attended the first World Zionist Congress in Basel in 1897. He died in 1898 aad was buried in Bialystok,

JERUSALEM (JTA)The remains of Rabbi Shmuel Mohilever, an outstanding halachic scholar and one of the founders of religious Zionism, were reintenred in Israel on Sunday, 93 years after he died in Bialystok, then part of Russia. The reburial took place in the township of Mazkeret Batya, in northern Israel, one of the earliest Jewish settlements in Palestine, which Mohilever helped establish more than 100 years ago with the aid

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South African visits By Gil Sedan JERUSALEM (JTA)Israel Spread out the wel'come mat Sunday for South African President F.W. De Kierk, the first president of his country to visit the Jewish state since 1975. Accompanied by his wife, Marike, de Klerk was formally welcomed by ^•presilident Chaim Herzog ^Pand 'and Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir ia the Jerusalem Rose Garden overlooking the Knesset. Other government leaders and members of the opposition attended the ceremonies, at which de Klerk hailed the contribu-

tions of South African Jewry and commended them for their loyalty both to their bome counto' and "their country, Isreel." De Klerk's entourage included a contingent of leaders from South Africa's Jewish community, headed by Chief Rabbi Cyril Harris, Ronny Silbermann, executive director of the South African Zionist Federation, said everyone was "tnjly moved" by the South African president's recognition and approval of the double loyalty of South African Jews.

By David Friedman WASHINGTON (JTA) —Many Jewish groups are worried that the constitutional wall of separation between church and state could be severely breached if the Supreme Court agrees with the positions advanced by the Bush administration in a'case involving a Rhode Island higb school graduation ceremony. The administration wants the increasingly conservative court to scrap a 20year-old test for determining when public involvement with religion is unconstitutional. It argued that such involvement should only be barred .when the government attempts to coerce religious activity. The issue came up when the high court heard oral argument in the case of Lee vs. Weisman, in which the Providence (R.I.) School Committee is seeking to have a ruling by the U.S. Court Appeals in Boston overturned. The appeals court ruled that a rabbi's mention of God during an invocation and benediction at a 1989 Providence Middle School graduation ceremony violated the First Amendment's Establishment Clause. , That clause, which says that "Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion," is considered binding also on state and local governments. The appeals court agreed with Daniel Weisman, a professor at Rhode Island College, whose daughter, Deborah, was one of the 1989 graduates, that

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ing has been iised by those intolerant of religion. Specifically, COLPA said the Lemon test has been used unsuccessfully to challenge the laws regulating kosher food. The Lemon test requires that for a religious practice to be considered constitutional, it must have a secular purpose, must neither advance nor inhibit religion, and must not foster an excessive entanglement with religion. But in their oral arguments before the Supreme Court, Solicitor General Kenneth Starr, representing the Bush adininistration, and Charles Cooper, a Washington lawyer representing the school board, maintained that prayers at commencement exercises are no different from those recited at the opening of sessions of Congress or at the inauguration of a U.S. president. They pointed out that God is even mentioned in opening sessions of the Supreme Court. Starr said such public acknowledgements of God have been an American tradition since the founding of the United States. But both Starr and Cooper agreed that the if the prayer used at the Providence graduation was said by a teacher in a classroom, it would be un-

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constitutional. Sandra Blanding, a Warwick, R.I., lawyer representing Weisman, maintained that a graduation is no different than a classroom, since it is part of the school program. While Blanding argued for maintaining the Lemon test, she stressed that even if coercion were the criteria in this case, the children were coerced into participating in the prayer if they wanted to attend their graduation. Blanding argued that prayer is different than the public display of creches or menorahs, which the court, has dllowed in certain circumstances. "Prayer is inherently religious, not like a Christmas creche or a menorah," she said. "It is active, it is worship, not just the acknowledgment of religion.'' Cooper, a former Justice Department official in the Reagan administration, argued at one point that it would be all right for a state to adopt an official religion such as Christianity, as long as people were not coerced into practicing it.

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Hanukkah tzedakah for needy children Jewish Family Service and the Omaha Chapter of Women's American ORT announce a new Hanukkah tzedakah project that can involve the entire Jewish community. Alice Weiss, Jewish Family Service tzedakah coordinator, has compiled a list of needy Jewish children including their ages, sex, sizes and toy and book wishes. Members of the community may call or come to the Jewish Family Service office and choose a child or family to "adopt" and then shop for Hanukkah gifts for them. For those who do not wish to shop, checks made out to Jewish Family Service will be accepted, and ORT members will do the shopping and wrapping. Each gift is limitod to a range of $10 to $12. "During the next several' weeks we frequently will hear how we can change a child's life. This is an opportunity to give generously to Jewish children right here in our own community," said Sandi Fried, ORT co-president. All donors and recipients remain anonymous, and ORT members will deliver the gifts during Hanukkah. "This is a great tzedakah project that can involve the whole family, and light up Hanukkah for all of us," said Ms. Fried. All gifts and checks must be received in the Jewish Family Service office by Dec. 2. For information about "adopting" a child for Hanukkah, contact Ms. Weiss at Jewish Family Service, 330-2024, or Barb Nichols, ORT tzedakah coordinator at 896-1171.

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Injection of energy It's almost as if the accelerator on Jewish activity in Omaha kept going and going—faster and faster... The Jewish Press was unable to keep up. Program^ after program, arrivals of Soviet Jewsafternoons and evenings—Book Fair and exhibit preparations at the Jewish Community Center, and the awesome Anne Frank in the World activity. And that's just local. The opening of peace negotiations in Madrid, the excitement of the door finally opening, offering the hope that Israel in the future can direct its energy to resettlement, economic activity and enjoyment of the good Ufe. In the midst of this hyperactivity, I had the opportunity to interview Sen. Bob Kerrey, and one of the comments he made clung to my thinlung as if it had been fastened with a super glue. He said,"The heart of Israel is Aliyah," I wish I had said that. Those beautiful words came back to me later in the week when I had an opportunity look through the annual report of the United Israel Appeal. The UIA receives the money raised by UJA/Federation Campaigns and channels these funds through the Jewish Agency for Israel to help the people of Israel. While reading the report, I highlighted a few of the paragraphs so that I could include them in this editorial. They are as follows: "... The outcome of Operation Solomon is an affirmation of the reason for the existence of the State of Israel. We should recall the words of the Israeli proclamation of independence, 'The State of Israel will be open to Jewish immigration and ingathering of exiles. It will rest upon foundations of liberty, justice and peace as envisioned by the Prophets of Israel.' "... An eldtfly Ethiopian, asked how he felt on the day of his arrival with Operation Solomon, answered, 'My grandfather's grandfather, and his grandfather's grandfather and his grandfather have wanted to come to the land of our forefathers. I have been chosen to fulfill their destiny.' "Amidst the steady stream of Soviet aliyah and the sudden surge of Ethiopian aUyah, this past year also saw the reunification in Israel of the remaining members of the Albanian Jewish community. " Perhaps now you can see what I'm getting at. Our yibraAt Jewish community here is helping fulfill the Jewish dream of ages. Shabbat Shalom.

By Jay Lerner, ))re8ident, Jewish Federation of Omaha At this moment in history, let's take a moment to reflect on the outstanding response of the Jewish community in 1990 to Operation Exodus. The goal of that campaign was to raise funds to save 70,000 Soviet Jews, and we did iH Never in our wildest imagination did we consider that not 70,000, but rather 200,000 Jews would flee Russia in 1990 and that an additional 150,000 would emigrate in 1991., ' The demand exceeded budgeted expectations by 300 percent and we still don't know where it will end. We only know for certain that immigration from the Soviet Union to Israel is continuing at a tremendous pace and we cannot allow it to end with any Soviet Jews trapped by tyranny.

Certainly this window of opportunity to save oppressed Jews does not present itself at the most opportime time in terms of our own economic situation. But how can we say, we can only afford to save 70,000 people! This connmunity has always been extraordinarily forthcoming in meeting its Jewish commitments, and now, as much as at any time in our history, we must unite as Jews to take care of our own. I know it is asking a great deal, but this is the most important thing we can do as Jews. When your 1992 UJA/Federation Campaign volunteer calls on the phone or visits you in person, open your heart and do your best to help us meet our obligations to our local Jewish commimity and to those abroad who need our help so desperately.

Ethiopian Jews seeic to retain their cultural uniqueness By Morris Maline The 20,000 Ethiopian Jews, now being resettled in Israel, are striving to retain their cult,ural identity which in some ways differs from mainstream Judaism. Barbara R, Gordon, executive director. North American Conference on Ethiopian Jewry, said her organization, aided by some 53,000 donors worldwide, is helping the Ethiopian Jews retain their cul„ . „ „ . ly^g Barbara R. Gordon In an interview with the Jewish Press, Ms. Gordon said there are ab^ut 50 major Ethiopian Jewish communities in Israel, that the Ethiopians have established their first synagogue in Ber Sheva, and that they now are preparing for their celebration of Seged. Ms. Gordon, who spent a few days in Omaha talking to high school students and Jewish organizations about the recent rescue of Ethiopian Jews, explained that Seged can be described as a hoUday of thanksgiving, celebrating the return of the Jews from Babylonian exile.

On the holiday, Ethiopians dress in white robes, fast and walk to a mountain region, read the Orit (their version of the Torah in. the Ge-ez language) and then participate in a feast. She pointed out that celebrating Seged is only one of many cultural and religious differences brought to Israel by the Ethiopians. For example, she said, the Ethiopians pray for 25 straight hours on Yom Kippur, do not observe the holiday of Hanukkah, do not observe the ritual of bar or bat nutzvah, but have strict rules reg^ding the law of family purity. They have their own religious leaders called Kes (Kohanej. Ms. Gordon, who has been active in the rescue of Ethiopian Jewry since 1981, came to Omaha under the sponsorship of Henry Monsky Lodge of B'nai B'rith and the ADL/CRC committee. She said in the interview that the Ethiopians require special help in resettlement because of "centuries of physical neglect." She pointed out that while Israel is doing a ma^uficent job, her organization is being called upon to satisfy many unmet needs. At this time, she pointed out, high on the priority list are clothes for children, and underwear for both children and adults. For information, contact NACOEJ at (212) 762-6340.

Omaha forms unit to fight Crohn's By Morris Maline

The Jewish Press (Founded In 1920) Sheila Priluck President, Jewish Press Board of Directors Board Member^ Lynda Mirviah. vice prMtdent: Scott ^Friednum, treasurer; Howard Kaplan, secretary; Jill KushiMt Belmont, Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks, Jack E. Cohen, Rich'ard Fellroan, D«bbie JoMphson. Carol Katzman, Esther Msiches, Oliver PoUak, ROM Schupack and Bonnie Schweid. Morris Mahne ' Editor-in-Chief I JudithMarburg, ManagingEditor; Sheryl Friedman, Book[keeper; Sandy Gordon, Production Assistant; George tSchapiro, Office Volunteer. ISales Representatives; Barbara Frankel, Diane Baum, [Deenie Meyerson, Dora Shefren. Rocky Stem, and MoUine ICassman. tEditorisli uprau the views ot the writer and are not necttstrily ]i|eprt*ent«tiv« of the v^wt of the Jewish Press Bosrd. the Jewish } FideratioB oi Omahi or tbs Omaha Jewish Community ss s whole. [Til* Jmltti 1>rmi ii not iwpoosibtt lor tb* Kwhrnth of any product or wtibUihiaott. Ripriat ri(bu ve riMrvtd ud idvartiiiiif rttM u* tvoil' abb upoo'nquMt. DtodllM lor iMwi uid Klvartliliii U Pridiy at ( •.m., prtc«linf Unu*. The role of the Jewish Federstion of Omsha is to involve Jewe la meetlnii Jovlak mmmuBsl needs lorallv natiim-

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Steering committee. Ms. Krinsky, formerly of Kansas City, said the initial interest makes it possible for ah affiliate to be established in Omaha and that interested parties can obtain information by call, ing the Nebraska regional satellite number, 1-600344-2232.

At an. age when most boys are enjoying the fruits of becoming a bar mitzvah, Jason Allswang of Buffalo Grove, III., was experiencing symptoms of illness. He was suffering from loss of weight, dianhea, stomach pains, fever, and expressing signs of moodiness.

She said C(!;FA'B primary goal is to raise funda for research to fmd the cause and cure of th^se chronic illnesses which afflict 30,000 a year. There are about two million Americans now afflicted, she added.

His'father, Scott, told the Jewish Press ia an interview that the symptoms led to a diagnosis of Crohn'a diaeue, an incurable illness that afflicts an inordinate number of Jewish children. Mr. AUswang said that Jason, now 16, is living with the diaeaae, astiated by advances in medication. Mr. Allswang, who now •ervea in a volunteer capacity aa regional president of Crohn'a A Colitis fouoditioD of America. Inc., (CCFA), was in Omaha reotnUy to help t«tebUahe local affUiaU for ttM organtution.

Ms. Krinsky pointed out that efforts are underway to set up an office, form a medical committee, and Scott AUawaBg of Butfelo Qrave, IlL, and Sharon provide resources for eduKriasky of Wheeling, III, wen In Omaha racMtUy to ution end famUy lupport. help establish a local chapter to fight Crohn's diaeeae. There currently are 97 affiliates in the United Accompanied by Sharon eral session for the com- Statea with 72,000 naKrinsky, midweat regional munity at the Old Mill tioqid members. The ordirector, he participated in HoUday Inn. ganization's annual report a public informatiai meetOrguUuUbn of the ef- •tatee the cost of research ing for medical profee- fort wu eaeiated by Shir- grants at 12 million for sionals at tha Highland h>y Greenberg and Latry 1991, and projects 18.1 Country Club and a gen- Kavicb,. neniMn pi. th* million tor 199S. ttj^^tijisucjia^jir^ I

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Ecgftfedff© ^® t^IM© .©(olSg®5r To the Editor: We lost our Mom last Friday. Minnie Nemeroff adopted us as her "Omaha kids," and we her as our Jewish mother while we were on staff in the JCC's Cultural Arts Department from 1983 to 1987. Minnie, and her husband, Sam, were dauntless volunteers in the JCC theater during those years. Not an audition^ rehearsal or performance took place without Minnie and Sam's watchful eyes from the back of the theater. Whether it was a dance recital, play, musical or concert, their constant support and encouragement became an essential ingredient for a successful JCC production. After Sam died in 1985, Minnie continued to serve on the JCC theater committee. After we left the JCC for other jobs, Minnie remained a part of our lives and a link to out friends at the JCC.4Pe looked forward to our annual Hanukkah dinner and Passover seders at Minnie's apartment in Livingston Plaza. But Minnie was more than a friend and "adopted Mom." To us she came to represent the best of traditional Jewish values. Her expressions of unconditional love, cheerfulness, and a lively sense of humor made us feel cherished, valued and needed. Well miss Minnie, as will the audiences that filed past her as she collected their tickets at the door of the JCC theater. We are richer for having Minnie as our Mom. She's left us many warm memories. We Will miss her. Marty Skomal Liz Doherty To the Editor: The Jewish Students Organization for frea college students sponsors social and educational programs for all Omaha-area college students. If you would like to have your name on the mailing list so that you can be notified of all upcoming events, please call Lois Epstein at 334-8200 or send your name and address to Lois Epstein, c/o the Jewish Community Center, 333 S. 132nd St., Omaha, Nebr. 68164, or call Dr. Richard Freund, director of the Jewish Students Organization at 664-2628. Lois Epstein

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Lincoln Tifereth Israel FRroAY: Services, 8 p.m. SATURDAY: Services at 9:30 a.m. WEEKDAYS: Minyans each Monday and Thursday at 7:15 p.m.

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

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Chabad A ceremony that has been observed for many m6ona will take place at the new Chabad House at 1322 South 119th Street onj^ov. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Starting with Havdallah, the evening will include the traditional "Kiddush • Levanah"-sancti; fication of the new moon. Kiddush Levanah is a service which is held after Shabbat the first week that the< new moon is visible. It focuses on the eternity of our people and the Mazal-good fortune which we wish for. Thus having been compared to the moon-which is reborn every month. Likewise, v/e experience a rebirth and revival often at, times when it seems that things are hopeless. The moon is a symbol of our miraculous growth add pro•|>e^ ity. . . . This mitzvah was actually the first that was given to our nation and was performtd the first time during the month that the Jewish people left %ypt. , Refrethments will be tervfA. Jawiiib music will be (Mturefl in the background. The event is open to tiM mtire community. fat Information, pleaiM c«U 380^740(1.

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Council Bluffs B'Nai Israel SERVICES: Nov. 15, Shabbat services, 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Shulewitz will conduct the service. The community will begin a two-part stvdy of Jewish names. During November we will think about Jewish names and dedicate the names In December. The rabbi will work one-to^me with thoee choosing names. Nov. 16, 6-6;30 pan., at the synagogue, the first of the five-session course on new approachea to holiday observanba*. Call 322-4706 or 390-9062 for details. Following this kMsion will Iw a Havdalah service, followed by the Ritual committee meeting at 7:30 p.m. The synagogue i* locat•ed at 618 Mynater in Council Bluff " If information < u Fennick at iWWil.

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Paraahat Vayet^ The Land and Its People I write long before this will see the light of day. (The Hebrew has a wonderful idiom for "publication": yetza laaor.. ."it emerged into the light"). The meeting in Madrid, possibly fateful, possibly pregnant with events and agreements that will lead to the longed-for peace, are in session as I write. When you and 1 read this in the Press, we will be able to assess what has happened in the intervening weeks. In our Parashah, Jacob leaves Canaan for Mesopotamia (Haran), where he is to find his Uncle Laban, who becomes his father-in-law; for Jacob meets Rachel and Leah as well. Some 20 years later, Jacob and his family and retinue return to Canaan. Now the Jewish people, the Children of Jacob (Israel), settle into the land. In our historic memory, the Jewish association with the land of Israel goes back that far, and to Jacob's father and grandfather, Isaac and Abraham. The Arab people, who have settled all along North Africa and in large parts of the Middle East, Lebanon and Syria and Iraq and Jordan and Saudi Arabia and other lands, and in at least a small part of Europe, trace their ancestry back to Abraham and his son Ishmael. In fact, of course, the Arabs came to all the lands listed above after the growth of Islam and the explosion of the Arab population from the Arabian peninsula (or quadrilateral) (Saudi Arabia) into those lands. But both peoples, the tiny one and the very large one, look upon Palestine-Canaan-Israel as holy to them. From the beginning, the Arabs opposed the return of Jews to the land in the rebirth of Zionism in the 19th and 20th centuries. That opposition has never let up. Have the Madrid meetings made any difference? What that last question really means is quite another question: Has the Gulf War against Saddam Hussein, a war in which a partnership was formed between the United States and a number of Arab states, made any difference? ' ^ . A friend of mine, as we were discussing President Bush's linking loan guarantees with the freezing of settlements on the West Bank, insisted that he supports "my President!" ' I have to disagree. It seems apparent to me that the President's stubbornness here, and liis unpresidential attack on the "Israel Lobby" and others of Israel's friends in the United States, indicates that he has yet to let go of his partnership for the Gulf War with the Arabs of the Middle East—and Israel has become a kind of nuisance to him. My guess is that he and Secretary Baker have said some things to Arab diplomats that make them think the United States will force Israel to do their bidding, in large measure, and the Madrid talks will end—as many Israelis fear—as a trap for Israel... , I deeply regret that in my view—on Oct. 31—nothing material will ensue. Addendum (Nov. 7): but... perhaps... the PalestilL ians?

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BREADBREAKERS Myron Kaplan, B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers chairman for November, has announced that Creighton basketball coach Rick Johnson will be the guest speaker at the Nov. 20 luncheon. Breadbreakers meets every Wednesday at noon at Regency West Best Western. Cost for the luncheon is $7; the community nvy attend.

By Tom Tngend LOS ANGELES (JTA| T-A fragmentary Dead Sea Scrolls text, that speaks of the prophet Isaiah and describes the execution of a Messiah-like figure at the very beginning of the Christian era, has been reported by a California scholar. T.he find by Robert Eisenman, professor of Middle East religions at California State University, Long Btfach, is the first outgrowth of a controversial action by the loctfl Huntington Library in making its complete photographic set of the scrolls available to all qualified researchers. Eisenman, the first scholar to be granted access to the Huntington's photos, told the Los Angeles T^es that the scroll fragment makes specific reference to Isaiah and "puts to rest the idea presently being circulated by the official scroll translators that this material has nothing to do with Christian origins." Eisenman admitted that his reading of the frag-

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,.. /• :..._.L. _ ment, was preUminary, was operating in the same while other scholars called scriptural and messianic for additional verification framework as early Cluisor stated that the text was tianity." already known to the offi"This passage can be cial editors of the scrolls. read in either the past or But the portrayal of a the future tense," EisenMessiah, who would suffer man said, alluding to and die, contrasts with the Christian belief that Jesus traditional Jewish belief fulfilled the Old Testathat the Messiah will ar- ment messianic prophecies rive triumphantly. and the Jewish belief that The original scrolls, the Messiah was yet to housed in Jerusalem at the come. Rockefeller Museum and Eisenman said that the the Shrine of the Book, text also refers to "woundwere written between 200 ings" and "piercings" in BCE and 68 C.E. language parallel to the Some 80 percent of the messianic passages in text, containing virtually Isaiah 53:5, which describes all the txwks of the Old the "suffering servant" Testament, has been pubwho "for our sins was lished, but critics have wounded." charged that translation of the remaining material tias Other scholars reacted been unduly delayed and to Eisenman's claim with may contain information considerable cautioa Stephdamaging to traditional en Reed of the Ancient Jewish and Christian be- Biblical Manuscript Cenliefs. ter in Claremont, Calif., Eisenman said he found said Eisenman's translafive lines of the text on a tion was "possible" but fragment about an inch may be "an interpretive and a half by one inch in jump." size, while examining "You can't clearly conmicrofilms at tiw Hun- clude (from the grammatitington. cal construction) that the He said that the text object of the death is the makes specific reference to Messiah." "the prophet Isaiah" and Eugene Ubich, a Unialludes to messianic conversity of Notre Dame thecepts such as "the staff" ology professor and chief and "the root of Jesse," U.S. editor of the scrolls, King David's father. termed Eisenman's work One line tells of "the "interesting" but not "exputting to death" or the plosive or revolutionary." execution "of the leader of Although the concept of the community,'' a person a dying Messiah was once the text seems to describe thought to be uniquely as "the branch of David." Christian, scholars have Similar language is foimd known since the 1950s in the booI(s of Jeremiah that the concept was menand Isaiah. tioned by the Jews who The text thus has far- wrote the scrolls, Uhich reaching significance, Eis- said. erunan told the Times, because "it shows that whatEisenman acknowledged ever, group was respon- that his version was baaed sible for these writings on a preliminary reading. "But without hee access to all the unpublished Th» scroUs, I could have never translated a fiagment like this," he said. Explore our large selection

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By Hugh Orgel TEL AVIV (JTA)-The first direct immigrant flight by Aeroflot landed at Ben-Gurion Airport with 125 passengers from various parts of the Soviet Union. They arrived without fanfare on a plane of Transair, a subsidiary of the Soviet state airline. The pilot, Capt. Nikolai Konov, indicated that Transair would be flying to Israel regularly from St. Petersburg, formerly Leningrad. "From now on, there will be regular direct flights in accordance with the agreement the Jewish Agency signed last month with Aeroflot and £1 Al," he said. El AI, Israel's national air carrier, will participate in the joint service.

B'Nai Israel Synagogue is offering a childrm's Hanukkah arts and crafts workshop on Nov. 24, 10 a.m-noon. The program of art, music and storytelling is for children 3-9 years of age and will take place at the synagogue, 618 Mynster in Council Bluffs. The cost for the workshop is $3 and may be paid at the door. Claudia Case Jacobs, 553-7564, and Rebecca Bloom, 455-1890, are taking registrations and will lead the workshop, or a message may be left at B'Nai Israel, 3224705.

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By Yoasi Leiapkowics BRUSSELS (JTA)The intematioijlal community was urged at a weekend conference here to unequivocally conclenui "antiSemitism without frontiers," the rapidly spreading phenomenoa of Holocaust denial and Jewbaiting in countries with few or no Jews, "Burgeoning racism and anti-Semitism worldwide" and in various guises was the subject of many of the

resolutiona adopted at the three-day meeting here of the International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists World Council, which ended Sunday. The Israel-based association has about 3,000 members worldwide. The meeting in Brussels, seat of the European Community, was attended by 200 delegates from 20 countries and convened under the patronage of the European Executive Commission.

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By David Landau JERUSALEM (JTA)The late British media tycoon Robert Maxwell was buried Sunday on Jerusalem's Mount of Olives, according to his wishes, with all the pomp of a state funeral. President Chaim Herzog and Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir headed a galaxy of dignitaries and politicians, both government and opposition, who attended the funeral. Herzog delivered the eulogy for the multimillionaire publisher, whose holdings in Israel, including the daily Ma'ariv, are estimated at S300 million. "He scaled the,heights of human endeavor. Kbigs and princes waited on him. Many admired him. Many disiilrad him. But Dooe was indifferwt to him," Herzog said. Maxwell's widow, Elizabeth, and their seven sons and daughters were at the graveside for the traditional Jewish burial service. Kaddish was recited by Maxwell's longtime attorney and personal frieod, fellow Holocaust survivor Samuel Pisar. Also present were the archbishop of Canto-bury, as well as a group of the "Chernobyl children" Maxwell had helped save by his involvement in bringing them to Israel from the Soviet Union. Earlier, his body had lain in state at Jerusalem's Binyanei Ha'uma convention center, aq honor usually reserved for Israel's government leaders. Maxwell, 68, died mysteriously Nov. 6 while cruising in his yacht near the Canary Islands. His nude body wfts recovered from the sea and tftoi to Las Palmas, Grand Canary laland, for an autopsy. It was flown to Israel last Friday aftei- its release by the Spanish authorities. Preliminary results from

the autopsy revealed that Maxwell suffered a heart attack and died before his body fell into the sea. But further forensic tests have yet to be completed, and his family is investigating his strange death. Maxwell, bom in Czechoslovakia to an impoverished Orthodox family that perished in the Holocaust, distinguished himself as a British soldier during World War II. He went on to amass a fortune in Britain and eventually worldwide in communications and a variety of business ventures. "He wanted to close the circle of his life here in Jousakni," said his eklest son, Philip, a university don who eulogized his father on behalf of the family. "Wdcome home, Robert Maxwell," declared Haifa Chief Rabbi Shoar Yashuv Cohen, a close friend of the deceased. Herzog recalled Maxwell's heroism in the British army during the war, which won him the Military Cross, presented by Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery. Speaking of his meteoric rise in the financial world, Herzog observed that at the height of his success, Maxwell "retiuned to his roots," which he rediscovered in the state of Israel. Philip Maxwell said Israel had meant very much to his father "and increasingly to all of our family.'' He asked to be laid to rest "facing the Western Wall," his son said. He spoke of his constant "thirst for knowledge" because his formal education was aborted by the Nazi occupation of Czechoalovakia in 1939. Maxwell was often quoted as saying that while lacking a fortoal degree, he was a graduate of "the university of life. " "He was so proud to be British," said hia son.

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Cong. Hoagland speaks at AIPAC conference WASHINGTON, D.C.Congressman Peter Hoagland was the featured speaker at the Midwest Regional Student AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) Conference at Washington University in St. Louia recently. In his address to 300 pro-Israel college leaders from across the Midwest, Congressman Hoagland discussed why Israel is an important ally to the United States and the need to keep its borders safe and secure. The speech was part of a week-long conference designed to inform pro-Israel students about U.S.-Israeli relations and how they can become more effective participants. An AIPAC spokesman said Rep. Hoagland was selected as the guest speaker because of his consistMitly strong voting record for Israel. Indicative of his support, in February Congresaman Hoagland sent a

letter to President Bush urging the release of housing loans to Israel. In March he co-signed a letter asking the President to pressure the members of tjie Arab League to officially recognize the State of Israel, as a first step in the peace process. And inMay, he co-sponsored a concurrent resolution urging Arab states to recognize and make peace with Israel. In addition, he co-sponsored a reaolution condemping the Iraqi attack of Israel, and voted for a 13 billion aid package to Israel, including $1.8 billion in military aid and 9,1.2 biUion in economic aid. Hoagland stated, "I was honored to be choaen from 436 mambers of Congress to speak to this impressive group of young Jewish leaders. Clearly, they are the future Americans who will be called upon to maintain Israel as a Jewish atate. Their participation is eawntial for Israel's future."

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the Highland Country durable power of attorney Club. provides for an individual Leading "The Living to designate someone else Will and the Durdible to make medical and legal Power of Attorney for decisions on his or her beHealth Care: Your Right half, Mr. Sluaky said. "These are issues that to Self-Determination," will be Jerry M. SluslQr, an are very pervasive; they attorney in the laW firm of affect all ages and eleKutak Rock & Campbell, ments of our society and and Shane Kotok, the Jew- are not only important for ish Bureau for the Aging's people who are aging," he director of social services. said. Currently, Nebraska does Mr. Slusky's presentanot legally recognize the tion will involve explanadurable power of attorney tions of the living will, the or the living will. Mr. durable power of attorney Slusky said he is involved and the legal ramifications in a formal lobbying of both; Ms. Kotok will group, "Decisions and discuss the implications of Dignity in Dying," that such self-directives as they apply in the nursing home will advocate the passage 6T two bills legalizing both setting. issues during the UnicamThe living will is a legal eral's 1992 session. document in which an indiHe also noted that as of vidual states his or her Nov. 1, the National Mediwishes regarding the use care Law has been amendof life support in the event ed to require all Me<$care that an accident or illness providers to inform all parenders that person unable tients of their right to to make a decision; the have self-directives.

(This is the last article of a four-part series.) Imagine that you are mentally and physically •. incapacitated, through either an accident or illness. Are your family and physicians aware of your feelings toward the potential use of life support? How can you be assured that your wishes will be clearly understood and followed? These issues of selfdetermination, plus the ethics and legalities surrounding them, will be discussed at the Nov. 18 women's life-planning symposium, "The Plan of a Lifetime: Investments in : Your Own WejU-Being." The symposium, sponsored by The Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Omaha and FirsTier Bank, will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at

Teen resource booklet Forty thousand copies of a teen resources booklet are now being distributed' to area seventh through 12th graders. The booklet is entitled R.A.F.T. (Resources Available for Teens) and is being given to the schools by the Omaha Section of the National Council of Jewish Women as a community service. This is the second edition of R.A.F.T,; the first edition was published in 1988 and was given to 35,000 teens. "The updated version con-

tains information on 113 agencies which offer 195 services to teens in Omaha.

Israel's Arrow fades after test fizzles

By Hugh Orgel TEL AVIV (JTA)Israel's Arrow anti-missile missile project, financed largely by the United The project has been States, seems in danger of financed by the Omaha fading away like much of Section of the National the controversial U.S. Council for Jewish Women "Star Wars " program of with additional donations the 1980si of which it is an made by the Milton S. and offshoot. Corinne N. Livingston • The third test launch of Foundation and by the the Hetz (Hebrew for arPhillip G. and Terri L. row), was carried out from Schrager Foundation. the deck of a ship last weekj Despite tight secrecy, enough details were leaked to U.S. military journals to reveal it was it failure. This discussion will exThat was the third amine the gap'between thestrike against the Arrow, values of traditional Jewdesigned and manufacish )ife and the realities of tured by the governmentAmerican life, owned Israel Aircraft InCharge for the event is dustries for the purpose of $3. Coffee and desserts protecting Israel from atwill be served. For reserva- tack by long-range ballistionsi call Helen Rifkin, tic missiles. U.S. funding for the JCC Adult Services direcproject to date amounts to tor, at 334-8200. The primary thrust of the booklet is to give teens a list of who to call for help when it is needed. -

JCC offers singles 'perspectives' program A 'perspectives' program for Jewish singles of all ages wiU be held on Nov. 17, from 3 to 5 p.m., at the Royalwood on the Green Clubhouse. Rabbi Allen Gonsher will address the subject 'Singles and Sexuality: Conflict between Jewish Ti-adition and Modern Reality."

Ms, Kotok said that while this new law applies to all new residents in the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home, she has made it a practice during the admissions procedure, to inform all residents about advance directives. "We have to educate people. Residents don't have to have directives, but we want them to know what their options are," she said. With the advent of advance directives, nursing home residents will have more control over their lives, she added. "People think of going into a nursing home as that final step of really having no choice, no options anymore in their lives. 1 think these self-directives will change that. They will give more dignity to people, offer more choices, and let them know that 'You still have the choice of how your life will be.'"

some $440 million. Tlie first test, from a land-based launch site nearly two years ago, was pronounced a success by lAI, even though the radar-tracking system operated by the Israeli air force malfunctioned. The second test, six months ago, was seaborne. It failed because part of the navigation system burned out and the onboard computer malfunctioned. Why the latest test fizzled was not disclosed. The Arrow's designers said such a complex system would inevitably have "teething troubles."

Ms. Kotok's presentation will focus on fictional scenarios depicting the advantages of having selfdirectives, and the potential problems that can arise for families whose loved ones left no specific instructions. The speaker during the luncheon will be Howard J. Kaslow, an attorney with the law firm of Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman, who will address the subject of charitable giving. "I'm going to address some of the tax benefits that are available and talk about techniques that are available that may enable people to' avoid capital gains tax, increase their income and potentially have the benefits of charitable gifts without necessarily

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He added that he will attempt to break through some of the complexities surrounding charitable giving, and would like "^o plant some seeds and give the attendees some ideas that they can take to their individual attorney or accountant and say, 'Hey, I heard about this; tell me more about it.' " Cost of the symposium (including lunch) is $12.50 in advance; $15 at the door. Reservations may be made by contacting Jerold I. Rosen, endowment di^ ector, at 334-8200, Ext. 276.

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WTefillin in space? By Hugh Orgel TEL AViV (JTA)-A theoretical question debated in yeshivot for years was how would an observant Jew traveling in space fulfill religious obligations governed by the earthly progressions of dawn and dusk. I A practical answer was recently sought from Israel's Sephardic chief rabbi, Mordechai Eliahu, by an AmeriJian^stronaut who happens to be an Orthodox Jew. . . Scheduled for an upcoming NASA space shuttle flight, the unidentified astronaut wanted to know when he should put on tefiliin (phylacteries), a ritual that is part of the morning prayers. The astronaut in orbit will experience several dawns and dusks during a 24-hour period. The chief rabbi, after due deliberation, instructed him to put on his tefiliin every 24 hours by his watch, corresponding tfi the start of the terrestrial day.

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Rouge,' for a luscious chicken dinner. Motzi by Doc. Margolin, Benschen by Harry Schulman. President Nogg gave a resume of the Earlybirds topics, and Norm WoMner said that George Brown and Harry Molnick are hospitalized, and Harry Paskowitz gave a financial report. Danny Greenfield received a well-deserved honor plaque. Rabbi Mark Urkowitz of Beth Israel spoke on Israel's future and how they are to exist, with millions of Arabd bent on Israel's destruction. He also spoke on Biblical commitments, mitzvots, fighting for the land, the Vatican and its approach, and gave us a new approach to Jewish law and history.

Church charged By Jeremy Jonee SYDNEY, Australia (JTAI—Australian Jewry has accused Australia's third-largest church of distributing inflammatory anti-Israel propaganda and is demanding that it be retracted. A four-page pamphlet about the Middle East conflict, which Uw Uoiting Church sent to schools, churches and Individuid members, has been assailed for portritying Israel in the worst poMible light. The docunwBt hot seventy 4»'n>g»<< Jewish reUtioBs with the churth and seemed "almost

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By Gil Sedan JERUSALEM (JTA)Israelis have suddenly been confronted by a problem all too common in some of the great industrialized countries of the West; Large proportions of its schoolchildrrai do not meet minimal standards for their grades in arithmetic and reading comprehension. That situation was exposed by a recently concluded random study of third-, and fourth-graders. The study showed that about 50 percent of the student population in those grades showed defi-

ciencies in arithmetic and reading comprehension. Education Minister Zevulun Hammer was ao alarmed he called a news conference to disclose the findings. He said thd nunistry decided to pubhcize the unpleasant facts so that something could be done about them. The study was conducted among 152,000 elementary school pupils all over the country by two reputable authorities: Professor Yosef Bashi, the Education Ministry's chief scientist, and Zehava Shesh of the Van Leer Institute in Jerusalem.

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BONN (JTA)-At least 100,000 Germans demonstrated all over the country Saturday to protest the escalation of attacks on foreigners by neo-Nazis and demanded that the government do something about it. The marches, which in-

cluded church and labor leaders, took place in some 100 cities. The huge turnout coincided with the 53rd anniversary of Kristallnacht, the firsk officially sanctioned pogrom in the Third Reich, which occurred during the night of Nov. 9-10, 1938.

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money to save a life," he added. Underlining the urgency of Operation Exodus, he said, "Thousands more Jews will leave the Soviet Union. When food is short and winter is cold, the anti-Semites there will point to the Jews. Wo have done well, but we need to reach deeper and respond because we only have a short time in vi^hich to complete our task. "I can assure you that our money is being spent well. It is covering the costs of transportation and the first year of absorption for the poviet Jews coming to Israel Not one of them is without food or a roof over their heads." Campaign co-chairmen

Carl Riekes and Gary Javitch spoke of the vitality and momentum that Mr. Schrager and Mr. Fellman have brought to the campaign as Pacesetter Division coxhairmen, not only through their personal contributions but through their work to build a campaign team and establish a line of future leadership for the Jewish community. Mr. Schrager welcdthed the Pacesetter Campaign workers and their wives and emphasized the objectives of the 1992 campaign. "Our jlrst objective is to meet the financial needs of the Omaha Jewish community and the resettlement of Soviet Jews. Sec-

Mr. Schrager then announced that Harley Schrager and Howard ^ooper have volunteered for a similar two-year commitment to serve as Pacesetter Division chairmen in 1993 and general chairmen the foUowing year, and that Fred Simon will take on the two-year commitment in 1994, serving

as Pacesetter Chairman that year. Mr. Fellman also spoke about the local resettlement program and announced that Omaha has abeady resettled 130 Soviet Jews and, "We are eagerly awaiting 50 more in the next few weeks." He encouraged everyone to greet these newcomers at the airport. "When you see them come with two suitcases and $40, you feel good about every dime you give." PARIS EXHIBITION PARIS (JTAI-An exhibition of rare Hebrew manuscripts was unveiled at the National Library here By Minister of Culture Jack Lang.

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fe©ffft^§ ®f® wS©\w By Bert Lewis One of my favorite catalogs arrived the other day-I won't tfell you the store, but I will admit it's the one in New York whose name sounds like a Gypsy curse. And as usual, there are some items available that amused me enough to want to tell you about them. First, there's the baseball signed by eight living ma, .jor league players, all of whom had 3,000 or more hits In their careers. This little conversation piece will cost you $5Q0 if you want to own it. Then, among the electronic wonders is a combination telephone, Fax, answering machine and copier—all-inone. For $800 you, too, can have the convenience of an Michele Phillips, right, directs Rachel Katzkee, Jennifer Rifkin and Ariel Shukert at a rehearsal for Theater at 'all-in-one.' the J's production of "The Odd Potato." Another one that, fascinated me was the remotecontrol car starter. This struck me as being a really useful gadget under certain conditta§s. It's supposed to work from as far away as 400 feet. Which, on a bitter cold day, might be great. Better to get into a car with a warmed up engine in the dead of vyinter. This hkndy thing is $300. "Well, 'The Potato' is in ment, remember lines. If you Uke inanimate objects that talk, how about the the oven," said Jewish Also, you have to keep talking chess game? It plays partner, talks, makes com- Community Center per- them interested. The kids ments and is programmed for 25 skill levels from begin- forming arts director, Cher- are learning the meaning ner to expert. It has a 500-word vocabulary, which yl Lerner, in reference to of concentration. Staying means a poor move might bring an insult like "Why did rehearsals for Theater at in character while someone you do that, dummy?" Whatever. It costs $200, the J's upcoming produc- else is making faces offAnother 'talker' is a wrist watch. It literally 'tells' the tion of'The Odd Potato.' stage is a lot of work." Rehearsals began in ,Eleven-year-old Jennifer time and also can be used as a reminder for appointments. Can't you just hear it say "It's 12:30. You're sup- mid-October in prepara- Rifkin said,"It's kind of posed to m?et Yossel for lunch!" It's $200 and you can tion for performances Nov. like playing dress-up. Ex23 and 24 in the JCC thea- cept now you're not just shut up its voice if it gets on your nerves! ter. The project is the first doing what you want to 1 find it interesting that the old-fashioned feather bed family theater presenta- do. You really have someour ancestors used is suddenly back in favor. This out- tion to be produced by the thing to memorize and fit advertises such a thing; and I must say, it looks com- JCC in several years and is special places to go and fortable enough to want to try. It's supposed to fit on supported, in part, by the you're not just playing top of the regular mattress and sells for $150 to $300, lEsther K. Newman Memo- anymore." depending on the size. rial Fund, Ms. liemer said. the experience has been Speaking of beds and comfort, my catalog also offers "This play is ideal for a good ohe for 10-y ear-old an orthopedic pet bed for the dog (or cat) with arthritis both children and adults," newcomer Eryc Gilinsky, or other aches and pains. It has 'a hospital-grade mat- Ms. I.*rner commented. who plays the role of tress' and isn't very costly—if you have a big animal "It's set at Hanukkah Sammy: "Since 1 got the it's $40, a small one is only $30. Is that a bargain or time. It's a family story part, I knew that I can what? about different genera- talk and sing loud ^d that Oh yes, while in the animal category, I should tell you tions, about celebrating 1 have a good voice, 1 a heated pet cushion is available for 70 bucks, t guess the holidays and keeping thought 1 would never the festivals alive." memorize my lines, but my it's for the cat whose fur coat isn't warm enough! The musical will feature mom told me to really get There's one last item that is so ridiculous. I have to mention it. I wish I could find a delicate way to describe an all-children's cast of 25, into it and I got 'em done ages 7-14, under the direc- .in just a few days!" it, but for the guy who has everything else in the uni tion of M. Michele Phillips. Of the role, he says, verse, there's the battery-operated nose hair trimmer. In addition, a pre-show of "Sammy likes to hang Nu? Isn't that the absolute hmit? 1 '11 let you know when Hanukkah son^s will be around with his friends at 1 can top that one. presented by 'Kolol,' the Hebrew school. He Ukes to JCC youth chorus, under get things going. He's imdirection of Susan patient and a real jok^r." WEST OMAHA AUTO BODY the Bernstein. When asked if he might be and Performances are Nov. like that in real Ufe, he 23 at 8 p.m., and Nov. 24 smiled smugly. DICK'S FRAME SHOP at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 for For Annie, Brian ^nd YOUR run SERVICE BODY SHOP adults, $3 for children and Jeff Nogg, theater is a are available at the door or family affair, all having by calling JCC Member performed in community • Custom Painting Services at 334-8200. theatre for several years. At a recent rehearsal, Ten-year-old Annie plays • Body Repair Ms. PhiUil>s was asked the lead role of Rachel. • Frame Straightening what was the most chal- Brian plays her father, Mr. lenging aspect of this I^vy, and brother Jeff is • Iniufance Claims production. She put her school teacher, Mr. Roaenhands to her head and re- baum A Free Edlmates pUed, 'kids " "Seriously, All say they enjoy this though,' she said, "it's show and also expre^ed ^iiiiua. JOlhSl. trying to get everything some disgruntlement with coorcMnaled. Always in a the 'novices' "Some peor musical, you have prob pie don't pay attention. leras t^ause the kids hav'e And Che little kids, they to leant music, learn move^ ask too many questions."

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NEW YORK (JTA)The expulsion of Jews from Spain 500 years ago . is well remembered, but not 80 their welcome in Ottoman Turkey, Plans to mark that welcome with a worldwide quincentennial celebration of Tiirkish Jewry were disclosed at a meeting of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations here recently. ' Jak Kamhi, the TurkishJewish businessman coordinating the plans, asked the U.S. Jewish organizational leaders to lend their "moral support" to the project: Officials of the American Sephardi Federation and Turkey's cultural consul in New York attended the meeting. Kamhi is board chairman of the Quincentennial Foundation, founded by Turkish Jews and Moslems in 1989. He noted, that Jews lived in Turkey

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long before the Spanish expulsion. As counselor to the Turkish chief rabbi and president of the foreign relations committee of the Chief Rabbinate in Turkey, Kamhi reported on the cultural and educational events planned for the quincentennial. They will include symposia, concerts of JudeoSpanish folk music, dramatic works on TurkishJewish history, contests, exhibitions, documentary films, the restoration of Byzantine synagogues, the planting of a commemorative forest and the establishment of a Jewish museum.

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