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Rabbi Michael Graetz to speak at Beth El

Chabad of Nebraska opens Chabad House

Rabbi Michael Graetz, formerly of Lincoln, now a resident of Omer» Israel, will speak Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Beth El Synagogue on "Jews of Foreign Lands: Centuries Apart—One Concern." Rabbi Graetz wiU discuss MegUlat Esther, the story of Jews in Persia many, many centuries ago, and Magen Avraham, his congregation in Omer and its programs for Jews from other foreign lands today. "We have a number of exciting programs at the congregation including classes for Soviet immigrants and a program to t^ach Ethiopian immigrants skills as para-professionals to help deal with the Israeli establishment, a vital survival skill," Rabbi Graetz noted. During his visit to the Midlands, he also will visit Lincoln. The entire community is invited to hear about Megillat Esther and "these wonderful programs," said Rabbi Paul Drazen.

Chabad of Nebraska has announced the opening of its new Chabad House at 1322 S. 119 Street. Rabbi M. Mendel Katzman,. executive director, said, "Chabad House is a direct outgrowth of five years of consistent programming and educational activities. It houses classrooms, offices, a shul, and a social hall. It is a 'hamishe,' comfortable place to visit and to be part of." The "Purim Bash Grand Opening" celebration will take place on March 19, 6:30 p.m., at the Chabad House. The program will begin with a ceremony for, affixing the Mezuzah, followed by a buffet dinner and program. A prize will be given for "best costume, ' the announcement stated. "We invite all of our friends and 'Chabad family' to be a part pf this special evening,'' Rabbi Katzman said. Reservations may be made to Rick Katzman at 346-8550, or to Melanie at the Chabad House at 6971124. There is no charge for the event.

NCJW will sponsor forum on aging By Jill Kushner Belmont NCJWPubUdty The National Council of Jewish Women, Omaha section, will sponsor a community forum on aging March 29, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., in the Jewish . Community Center audito-' '|ium, according to the program's co-chairwoman, Janet Klein. The forum is frM and open to the publiq. The panel of four and their topics are Judith Stem, M.D., health care for the elderly; Cynthia Howard, Nebraska Insurance Commission, longterm-care insurance, hospital and cancer policies and Mecficare/Medicaid laws. Also, Michael Abramson, CPA, of Frankel. Zacharia Niaaen & Stamp, general financial matters, estate planning and living willa; and Sue Murray,

M.S.W., C.M.S.W., of the Geriatric Assessment Clinic at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, housing alternatives. On hand will be 20 booths, staffed by representatives from businesses and agencies which provide services to Senior citizens, Ms. Klein said, and refreshments .will be served following the progran>. > "This community forum is ail important one for. those who have family members who might need these services in. the future, or who need some guidance in making decisions for loved ones," Ms. Klein said. In additiap to Ms. Klein, the afternoon program is being planned by her cochairwomen, Robbi Kudym and Beth Michnowski.

Arts Council offers series of classes By Beth Seldin Dotan director, JCAC "Sepharad Extra" is a ies of clasaea on ihardic culture to be through the Jewish Cultural Arts Council on Tueaday evenings from March 17-Apri] 16 at the Jewiah Community Cent«r. Tha claaaas will maat from 7 to 9 p.m. and the R) for all (Msiona ia t2S, partidpanta may pay 16 •Indivldiuadaaaaa.The daaaaa induda an ovar viaw iactura OD Sapiiardic culture, bally dancing, Saphardic cooking and to art Iactura and damooatration. On March 17. Annette

Fromm, Ph.D., Candidate in the Indiana University Folklore Institute program, will speak on Sephardic culture, explaining similaritiea and diveraities aa well u woman's culture. Ms. Fronun's mother is tha daughter of Greek Jews. Her family, though, does not traca its ancestry to tha maaa of immigrants who reached the Eaatam Meditarranaan from the Iberian ponnisula. AreMdantofTulss, Ms. Fronun waa theezecutuve director of the Fenater Muaaum of Jewiah Art in Tulaa. She also is a member of the International Committee of Museuma of EthnHk'aphy.

Researching Purim Adam Nichols, son of Barbara Nichols, and Rachel Shukert, daughter of Aveva and Marty Shukert, get ready for Purium by doing research at the Friedel Jewish Academy. tPboto bjr Jo CmrroW

Century's worst storm By Hugh Orgel TEL AVIV (JTA)-For the thousands of Israelis who endured the gamut of woes from annoying inconvenience to loss of property, injury and death, it may have been small consolation to learn that the succession of fierce storms which iias hit their country—and milch of the Mid-' die East—this winter is a meteorological phenomenon unprecedented in the 20th century. In another era, the populace may have cringed before the "wrath of God." Now they are blaming bureaucrata, planners and contractors for building an Infrastructure that proved unable to cope with extreme conditions, The ferocious storms first struck Isrssl in December and have continued, with brief periods of respite, ever since. Last week, the latest weather broii|^t record snowfalls and flooding. In volume of rain, snow and hall, low temperatures and high winds, its like has not bean experienced since the Ottoman Turke began keeping meteorological rscords for theprovinos of Palestine In the 1880s. As they braced tor the Istest, Israelis acruUniied their system of rosds, bridges, flood barriers and power grids built at great

Improving relations Leaders of Omaha's Afro-American community will speak at Temple Israel Sunday at 10 a.m. during the monthly bagel brunch sponsored by Men's club. They are: Preston Love, Jr., the Rev. Lee King and the Rev. William D. Barlow.

They will participate in a panel discussion titled, Passing Through Troubled Waters: Improving Blalck-Jewish Relations in Our City. The announcement stated that the community is invited for the brunch and panel discussion.

expense over the years, only to collapse in large part under abnormal conditions that the experts failed to allow for. An example is the Ayalon Freeway, a recently fJody Malashock By Barbara Chandler opened limited access suFederation public perhighway that bisects Tel Aviv along both banks relations director The Women's Division of of the Ayalon River. the 1992 UJA/Federation Its designers come unCampaign will hold a lunchder fierce attack from huneon for campaign workers dreds of motorists stranded there in a driving rain on Tuesday, March 17 at this week when the high tha Jewish Community Cen-' _ ler. Jody Molashock, closway flooded, stalling their ing event chairman excars. plained that It's a Wrap Normally, the Ayalon is was initiated last year in more wadi—dry gulclj— than riv^r. The engineers place of the final campaign cabinet meeting. "A delightful program is planned, including the secadmitted that when they built the brand new high- ond annual presentation of the Golden Golds Awards. way, they eetimsted that The awards, designed with the artistic ssslstance of the Ayalon might overflow Carole Greenberg, are in light-hearted recognition of amazing feats in fund raising," she said. once in 40 years. "This is an opportunity to review what we have ac"In anticipation of so rare an occurrence, it was complished during the post yev end to say thank you not considered worthwhile to all the women who devoted countleos hours to make to spend extrs millions of the campaign a success." Jan Schneiderman, Women's Division chairman, dollars to buUd higher flood barriers along the added, "Wo had s fantastic year in Women's Division, river banks." an engineer Oversll, we hod an increaoe of 14% over lost year and we have eii^t new Uons of Judah. We eetabliahed a new said. Alao under attack are dlvioioo, Double Chai, for gUU of S3.600 to t4.9<»». ' 'Ws alao reinstated the Young Women's Division in the builders of the alternate road that snakes up ordsr to involve more womsn between the sgst of 26 and the slopeo of Mount Car- 96, and Woman's Division oosponsored a community msl to syphon trsffic event that brought 600 Jewish people together. "As Zoe Riekes steps forward to take her position as bound for the Upper Carmal suburba awav from chairman of the 1093 campaign, she will find e great the coofssted Tei Aviv- group of women behind her WIM are enthusiutic snd committed to the goals of Woroan's Division." Haifa coutal highway. Coat for the luncheon it $6 and reeervationa muat bo The Just^ompietsd toed psrtially coUapaed during in by March 9. For infomwUon, call the Fsdsratkm office •t 334 H'iOO, «xl.2fi4. a storm.

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By Josh Zweiback teens from area shelters to The Temple Israel eighth the zoo for a sneak peak at RUTH A. BLANK and ninth grade class the Leid Jungle. Hermene Services for Ruth A. The Lincoln Interfaith retreats took place recent- Zweiback, zoo docent, led Council will sponsor its Blank, 85, were held Feb. ly. The eighth grade trav- the teens though the third annual Interfaith 26 at Temple Israel Cemeeled to Kansas City for fm building. tery. Passover Seder on April 1 overnight conclave hosted Mrs. Blank is survived In January, artists from at the Westminster Presby Congregation B'nai Je- the Bemis foundation led a byterian Church (2110' by her sister, Mildred hudah. Students discussed three-day art project at Sheriden Blvd. in Lincoln) Jacobs; nephew, and grandchoices and problems which the Temple. nephew' and grandnieces, at 7 p.m. confront today's teens. March activities include Cantor Michael Weisser all of Omaha. The class had the chance an OTYG-USY joint pro- of Congregation B'nai Memorials may be sent to meet cmd interview a gram, March 14; Junior Jeshurun and vice presi- to the Rose Blumkin Jewyoung man with AIDS. A Youth Group Murder dent of the Lincoln Inter- ish Home. trip to "ComedySportz" Mystery night, March 15; faith Council will conduct 1 was a highlight for many "twentysomething" Purim the seder. Rabbi Ethan Thanks to you... of the 14 students who Party Bash, March 19; Seidel of Tifereth Israel it works... participated. and OTYG Purim Carni- and Rev. Dr. Norman E. for ALL OF US The ninth grade traveled val, March 22. Leach of the Lincoln Interby bus to Minneapolis for faith. Council will assist UnllmclVMu a weekend hosted by TemCantor Weisser. WILL STAND TRIAL ple Israel of Minneapolis. PARIS (JTA)-Paul The theme of the weekend Touvier, an elusive French f> was the Jewish commu- war criminal long pronity. Rabbi Joe Black's tected by. the Catholic Cinzia — A True band, "The Plockin" Rabbi Church witt stand trial for and the Rebels, enter- his wartime crimes, acConfedtion in tained (Josh Zweiback was cording to a decree of the made an honorary 'Rebel' Chamber of Accusations, a Cotton and Lace for the evening). Twelve high French court. students attended the event. Mark Kazor, Howard Shandell and Mr. March 6 to March 15 Zweiback were chaperones for the conclave. Mark and Brenda WiesThe religious school Tikman have announced the kon Olam project, "Gener- Feb. 27 birth of a son, REGENCY COURT ation to Generation," Alexander. They are also 391-4326 came to a close on Feb. 24. the parents of Aaron. The project was funded by Grandparents are Anna LADIES' riME LinOERJE the Nebraska Arts Coimcil and the Esther K. New- and Ben Wiesman. man Foundation. After one of the evenings, a participant related her feelings about the program. without talking to me first. Whether buying or selling, "I'm a survivor," she said. you need our services: "I was afraid to die because I thought Judaism • Compclitive Market Analysis would die with ipe. But • Financing Proposals LEIBOWITZ • Conipulcrized Home Search seeing you young people, • National Relerral Service now my soul can rest in CBS Real Estate • Multiple Listing Service Bus.; (402) 330-3500 peace." The project was • Home Warranty ' Res.: (402)496-2199 filled with these types of • ProfeMiurial Experience * meaningful moments beThis is not intmdei) is a soOciUlion il youi property is curnndy listed with anotaet broker. tween yoimg and old. In December, Temple Israel participants in the. Mentors project (endowed by the Phillip G. and Terri L. Schrager Foundation) escorted children and

**Social Justice... An Integral Part of Reform Judaism " Friday, 8:16 p.m., Sanctuary "The Roots of Jewish SociiUJuatice" Oneg Shabbat Following Saturday, 3:30 p.m., Milder Center "Current Topics and the Jewish Response: The Changing Supreme Court: Whet It Means for Jewish Concerns Abortion Rights: The Time Has Come" Havdalah Service Following . Sunday, 10:00 a.m.. Social HaU "A Jewish Social Agenda for the 1990's" Brunch As Director of the ReliRious Action Center of Keform Judaism in Washington, D.C., Rabbi Saperstein is a lol-i—"' 'or the Reform Jewish movement. He is also an attorney an met professor in comparative Jewish and American Lav/ at ueorgecown University Law School. He is a dynamic, stiniuluting speaker who han the ability to energize all who hear him. Thi« progrun, prMwntad un>l*r thii auiiplciiii n( Tempi* IUMI'II Adult Etlucatlim it mad* poMlbw thrau||h • gaiMroua K>WII. 'r<»n Ihn Ctrl Prohm KoundaUon.

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Beth El Synagogue 14506 CaUtornia Omaha, NE 68154 492-8560 Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.6 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emil Berkovits will conduct the services. FRIDAY: Services at 6 p.m. SATURDAY: Services at 9:30 a.m. Kiddush will follow services. Sitter service at 10 a.m. TSS Program, 10:15 a.m. SST-Shabbat Story Time for children under six, 11 a.m. K'tantan Program for children ages six through nine at 11 a.m. Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services at 6:i0 p.m. SUNDAY: Services at 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Services at 6:56 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. JUDAICA SHOP Open Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Friday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-noon. USY BILU USY is hosting a conclave this weekend for EMTZA Region which includes Minneapolis, Sioux City, Iowa City, St. Louis and the regional general board. A meeting for all USY candidates and parents will be on Thursday, March 12, 7:30 p.m. PROJECT LINK Project Link support group will meet Monday, March 16,1-9 p.m. This is a support group for sharing feelings and concerns, oot a class or educational ' program. Maggie Keoney conducts the session. LUNCH AND LEARN I Floating Lunch and Learn with the Rabbi will continue on Thursday, March 12, at Marty Shukert & Associates, 2201 Famam. Please call the synagogue for reeervations, ^ HAMENTASH ^H BAKEIN ^^E Hamentashen will be ^^Hked for Jewish roaidents 'Enursing and r«tir«ment homM throughout the city on Monday, March 9, 9 a.m. Delivery day will be Sunday, March 16. For information call Norma Shpayher. GUEST SPEAKER Rabbi Michael OraeU of , Israel, will speak on Thursday, March 12,7:30 p.m. PURIM Wednesday, March 18, abbreviated family Megillah reading, foUowed by an ic« cream social at 7 p.m. A full reading of the Megil^ I«h will be at 8 p.m. The Megillah will bo read again Thuradiiy, March 19,6:15

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PURIM SPEIL A Purim Speil and spaghetti supper for adults will be held on Thursday, March 19, 6:30 p.m., featuring The Marvelous Men's Club Melodramaers in "The ShenaniganEl in Shushan" plus other entertainment. Reservations may be sent to Beth El. PURIM CARNIVAL USY's carnival will be Sunday, ^larch 15, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. BATMITZVAH Jenina Sadofsky, daughter of Connie and Jerry Sadofsky, will become a Bat Mitzvah on Friday, March 13, and Saturday morning, March 14. UTTO CONSECRATION Third-grade students in United Talmud Torah will have a Consecration ceremony at Beth Israel Synagogue, 8 p.m.

Lincoln B'nai Jeshurun FRIDAY: Services at 7:45 p.m. SATURDAY: Service/Torah study, 10 a.m. ADULT EDUCATION Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. CHOIR REHEARSALS Thursday at 7:30 p.m. HEBREW SCHOOL Sundays at 9 a.m. RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Sundays at 10 a.m. YOUTH GROUP Suiidays at noon.

Lincoln Tifereth Israel FRIDAY: Services at 8 p.m., Bat Mitzvah of Erinn Leah Mellen, daughter of Betty and Jeff Mellen, Oneg Shabbat. SATURDAY: Services at 9:30 a.m.. Bat Mitzvah of Erinn Leah Mellen. Kiddush luncheon hosted by Miriam and Julius Misle and Marilyn Mellen.

Blumkin Honte SATURDAY: Services are hekl in the Goldsten Chapel at 9 a.m. and are conducted by* Charles Ouss, Yale Halperin, Harry Noodell and Rabbi Foster Kawaler. Members of the community are invited to join residents for the service as well as the Kiddush following. Special memorial services are held on the last Saturday of the month.

Temple Israel FRIDAY: Rabbi Azriel and Cantor . Webber-Gilat will officiate. Rabbi Aviel will speak on "Jewish Poetry," The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by Marcia and David Brown in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Elissa Brown. SATURDAY: Shabbat momiiig service, 11:15 a.m. Simcah B'Shabbat—An alternative Torah Study Service will take place in the Chapel. The regular Shabbat service will be held in the sanctuary. SITTER SERVICE^ Sitter Service is available for the 8:15 Shabbat evening service as well as the 11:15 Shabbaf morning service. Please make a reservation so we may plan accordingly. There are no facilities for infants. BAT MITZVAH Elissa Paige Brown, daughter of Marcia and David Brown, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah at the Shabbat morning service Saturday, March 7. PURIM BOX DINNER Wednesday, March 18,6 p.m. The entire family is invited for lots of fun. Create your own masks and enjoy a box dinner together before the 7 p.m. reading of the Megillah, Make your reservations now by calling the Temple office, 556-6536. MEN'S CLUB BRUNCH Sunday, Feb. 9, at 10 a.m., Prestoii Love will lead a panel discussion on "Afro-Americans in the city of Omaha." Several other Afro-American leaders of our community will be panel members. Join us for our traditional lox and bagels. Non-Men's Club members, $3..

Couhcll Bluffs B'Nai Israel FRIDAY: Shabbdt Services, 7:30 p.m. The synagogue is located' at 618 Mynster in Council Bluffs, For information call Ellen Fenwick at 390-9062, or leave a message on the synagogue answering machine, 3224706.

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Beth Israel Synagogue 1502 No. 52nd St. Omaha, NE 68104 65&«288 . Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday, 9-11 a.m. Rabbi Mark Urkowitz will conduct the services. FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat service, 6:05 p.m. No late family service. SATURDAY: Morning' service; 8:45 a.m. Beginners Minyan at 9:45 a.m. in the library, led ' by Eliane Freund. Junior Congregation, 10 a.m. Babysitter service provided, courtesy of Sisterhood. Rabbi Urkowitz's study group, 5:35'p.m. The class will be on "This Date in Jewish History: Birth & Death of Moses—7 Adar." Mincha services will be held at 6:05 p.m., followed by Ma'ariv, Shalosh Seudos and Havdalah service SONDAY:

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Sunday through Thursday, 6:15 p.m. BETH ISRAEL HEBREW HIGH Rabbi Urkowitz's Hebrew High class will meet Sunday, March 8, 9-11:50 a.m., and Wednesday, March 11, 6-7:30 p.m, BEGINNERS' HEBREW CLASS The beginners' Hebrew class will meet on Monday, March 9, froin 7:30-9 p.m., at the home of Rick and Julee Katzman, SISTERHOOD LUNCHEON Tuesday, March 10, Sisterhood will have its luncheon at 12:30 p.m: FRIEDMAN FUNERAL HOME Thursday, March 12, at 5 p.m., a dedication of the Friedman Funeral Home will be held at 4416 Cuming StiMti A dinner will be held at Beth Israel to honor the Chevra Kadisha following the dedication. The community is invited. Reservations are required for the dinner. Adults, 18.50; children five through 12, $4.50, and under five are free, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Tuesday, March 17. at 7:30 p.m., the Board of Commissioners will meet. This is a change from the regular meeting date.

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Parashat Pekude Responsibility, responsibility, responsibility Every time I hear about scandalous prices paid by ou)r military for petty items that we can buy at modest prices in the local hardware store ... every time I read about unnecessary priviledges that our Washington representatives grant themselves.., every time I read about the scandals surrounding the Savings and Loan, debacle... every time I read about the greatest rip-off in world history, the BBCl shamefulness ... I think of our Sidrah. The Torah text has been describing the work of the Tabernacle. Endlessly, monotonously it repeats, " .. .as the Lord commanded Moses.'' Nothing was done excepting according to the Lord's own plan. Everything was done carefully, responsibly. There is more. One commentator (Sfomo) is careful to note that the accounting for all the gold and silver and other materials used in the Sanctuary, the Tabernacle, leaves us with the clear impression that this was a platry, insignificant House of God compared to the Temples of later times. Yet God is not interested in the externals of finery and beauty of construction. His interest is in the spirit of the worshipper! The Midrash itself goes off into another sphere. It notes that Moses himself felt the necessity of account-' ing for all the contributions that the people had made. Where was the gold used, and in what quantity? Where did the silver go and the brass and the semi-precious stones and the fine fabrics, etc,, etc. If people are to make sacrifices and offer contributions, they have a right to know that nothing has been misused, nothing illegitimately appropriated. To make the point, the Midrash quotes Proverbs 28:20: "A dependable man will receive many blessings, but one in a hurry to.get rich will-not go impunished," In fact, many verses in this chapter make the same point. Here we'are in the midst of a campaign for the presidency, and, not without importance, in campaigns for Senate and House seats. It's not easy to determine from campaign rhetoric, often the work of anonymous speech writers; whether this candidate or that has a sense of responsibility as he/she seeks public office. But ability, vision, and personal charisma ought not to be the only criteria by which we judge candidates. How will you look. Dear Candidate, at public funds? At the vast amounts government needs and accumu- ' lates in tax money? Read our Sidrah! Responsibility! A willingness to oversiee honestly and account responsibly for public funds in one criterion, among others, by which we will judge you.

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Not a day passes ... Not a day passes without further evidence of the. historical truth of the Holocaust... ' Books are published almost daily providing detailed accounts of those who survived the death camps. And those who have not written books are having their testimony documented via oral histories. The survivors of the Holocaust have disclosed the hoi^ rors of that period, and the liberators also have told the world what they found upon entering the camps. Historians with impeccable credentials have devoted years of study and scholarship toward detailing the chronology of Hitler's madness toward the Jews. Thus, it came as no surprise when a Uigited States court declared the Holocaust to be historical fact. As if all of this evidence were not enough... The American Red Cross is making available its vast body of records to the public and the archives of the former Soviet Union are in the process of becoming open. Hopefully, some of this information will prove useful to the survivors. During 60 Minutes last Sunday, millions of viewers faced survivors of Mehgele's experiments on twins. Almost 50 years after the fact, the victims still are trying desperately to find out what vile fluids were injected into their bodies... Yet, despite the preponderance and quality of evidence, many malcontents still roam the country and bait the Jews with the absurd claim that the Holocaust was a fabrication of. the Zionists. Most Americans believe that the Jews have suffered enough. The ongoing support for Israel is part of mainstream America—which brings up another sore point. Considering the massive support of grass-roots America for aid to our only Democratic ally in the Middle East, why does the current administration insist on delivering Israel to her enemies? Given the history of the region, and the complete knowledge of how Israel has had to fight to live time and time again against the Arab armies, how can the administration look in the mirror and continue badgering the Jewish state? With, the U.S. demanding concessions from Israel, why should the Arabs even Imther to negotiate?

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By Rabbi Dr. Richard A. Freond Department of Philosophy and Religion University of Nebraska at Omaha About this time of year, my mind drifts off to lighter subjects, and every time I think about Woody Allen or Mel Brooks I wince and a tear forms in my eye. They may never know that the heritage of humor they inherited is linked to a long line of freylechyiden, badchanirh, nam, katovesmkn, laystanim, etc. (All of these terms are Yiddish, Hebrew and Eastern European Jewish terms to describe the official Jewish courtjester/stand-up comic/clown during the Middle Ages which stretches back some 1000 years.) The official position of Jewish merrymaker has existed as far back as the 13th century in community records, but its origins certainly go back much further. The four most prevalent terms for the position are: badchan, lets, marshalik, and narr translate roughly as jester, merrymaker, stand-up comedian/master of ceremonies and clown. Why so much Jewish humor and humorists in the Middle Ages? All extant information indicates two possible reasons: Either the Jewish community developed this in imitation of the court-jester/humorist position in non-Jewish society in general, or, the particular tensions, frustrations and persecutions of Medieval Jews and Judaism necessitated a strong compensating or distracting element; i.e. Jewish humor. One of the roots of historical Jewish humor is found in the holiday of Purim. The mood of the Purim holiday was always one bordering on excesses. Rabbis throughout the ages have been divided on controls, but eventually differing ways of chaimeling these energies were found. One avenue was the formalized collection of Jew-

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A person doesn't have to be a political pundit to know an election year is when we hear everything good AND bad about a potential candidate for office. Recently, we've heard so many things which are morally objectionable to at least some voters, it makes us wonder. Why are some tempted to behave in an unacceptable fashion when others take their commitments seriously and wouldn't dream of doing otherwise? Maybe we should ask Freeda and Abe Gendler about the commitment part, about walking through life on a straight path, about how people ought to conduct themselves. These two could write a book on the subject of HDW To Live Like Menschen. On a recent Shabbat, they shared a precious triple simcha with their community: Abe's 90th birthday, their 65th wedding anniversary and the naming of a new great grandchild. The Gendlers have been blesaed with a loving family and with the r«spect and affection of many friends. As a part of tha Omaha Jewish Family, they are visible, yet unobtrusive, in the way they live. Iliey raised a fine family of two sons, H. Lee and Irving, and one daughter, Goldie. They must have put the emphasis in all the right places because their children are all exemplary adults. And the senior Gendlers can thank thefw three for providing them with a beautiful group of grandchildren and great-grandchiMren. What a sight thsy made OD their special Saturday morning—the aotirs family gathered to share ths joy of ths three simchas... to pay thsir reepects tothess dear people. What a lump in the throat ezparieoce to listen ss A.B. reed the Hsftorah. son Lee the D'var Torah and son Irv his meeeage. We don't often have the pleasure of seeing such fsmily partidpation from the bimah. Family. That may be the dsjlaitivs word in this story. ' The family that evolved (TOO the young man who came here from Europe and his bride, the Omaha bom "littls Msndelson 1^" They knew that hard work waa tha key and Abe spent a lifetime sUying vary buey. During his working yeers he waa involved in more than one enterprise. sU sttocseehiL Freeda made the home exactly the way it waa suppoeed to be, yet always finding tims to aatiafy her great love of reedteg. A Mend says a common sight wss to see hsr "higgtag hone s shopping beg of books form the librsry.^She is also said to make the beet ta^agh in Oraahal Ctoarbr. she knew Jow to tasliil the beet fandamentala in her children. She tuned out, it seems, to be the perfect partner for A.B. Oendler. 11 wouM be easy to go on and on, tolling shout Freeda and Abe. Maybe we wouM be better advieed to simply take note of their devotkm to eech other, their famfly. their sjmafogne and thsir frisMla-To reeUxe how, with the itople and honest way thsy lead their Uvee, they set SB T^'T^if** for us. Wouldn't they be a fine model for all thoee poiiticiaos who need some laMons where it corass to dscsocy?

ish buffoonery, the Purim-Shpil. The Purim-Shpil or folkcomedy, began as a loose dramatized telling of the biblical Book of Esther but ended up giving people a foruita for trying out Jewish humor on a captive audience. (The hearing of the Purim story was a religious commandpentl) During Geonic times (eighth-llth centuries), Middle Eastern Jevtrs especially enjoyed dramatizing the story of Hadassah (the other name for Esther), with whom they, felt some sort of fateful connection. Though the earliest extant European Purim-Shpiln are not fouiid until the 16th century, there is evidence that the practice of oral presentations of this type go back much further. The Purim-Shpil was usually presented in private homes by Purim jesters, players and performers and this evolved into traveling trou[>es in the 17th and 18th centuries. The companies were sometimes made up of Yeshiva students accopipanied by a Shreyber or Payats (later known as a Shpilman), who wrote, directed, introduced, and concluded the play as a stand-up narrator. The humor of the Jewish Ghetto readily transferred into the Global Ghetto of the second half of the 20th century. This is, perhaps, the reason for Jewish humor's success in the United States and elsewhere. Jewish humor is, perhaps, one of the important gifts given by Judaism to the world. Now in 1992, Jewish comedians reap the benefits of over 1000 years of Jewish life and experience. The question is, will we have future generations of Jewish humor? If we are to have future generations of Jewish reveling and humor, we must continue to provide the material upon which it was all based; i.e. Judaism. How fitting it is that in our own community on March 15, a few days before Purim, the Friedel Jewish Academy will sponsor a fund-raiser dedicated to Jewish humor and stand-up comedians. They should only know that they carry on a respected and ancient tradition of Jewish merrymaking! So this Purim, ENJOY!

students for Israel teaches techniques By Susan Paley staff writer When Louis Farrakhan defames Israel on a college campus, .how are Jewish students to respond? Aryeh Green of Students for Israel suggests that his organization can help. While in Omaha recently visiting his aunt, Barbara Simon Goldstein, he outlined the work of his o^ ganization to the Jewish Press. "Although there are other organizations active on college campuses (Hillel, ADL, AZWF), Students for Israel fills a unique niche for Jewish students," Mr. Green said. "The others provide information. We teach techniques and strategies to Jewish students to arm them with the proper responses to the Anti-Israel

Arab propaganda which is prevalent on many American college campuses." Approximately 10,000 American Jewish students study in Israel every year. Until two years ago when Students for Israel was formed, th^ had no forum in which to discuss and learn what to do with their feelings about Israel when they returned home to the U.S. They were ill equipped to deal with "Israel bashing" on campus, he explained. "Through our seminars, we give the students the self-confidence that they need to be able to withstand the propaganda. We give them information about Israel without delegitimizing Israel as a political entity. We train them to be educated activists," stated Mr. Green.

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ing and what to do to retain sources of income at higher rates. Art Grossman spoke on the Shiite Muslim attacks on Israel and Israel's retaliation. Grossman criticized the World Herald's attitude about Israel's use of "reckless force" against the Arabs. He submitted a petition for signatures to put the "limitation of terms of elected officials" on the next election ballot. We then discussed the primary in South Dakota. Lunch was served by Amy Potash and her faithftil helpers. Motzi by our 90-year-young Abe Gendler, and bentshen by Keith Peltz. Our program, arranged by Doc Margolin, was presented by Diane Zipay, assistant to Mayor P.J. Morgan. She spoke about ihe drug youth problem, including drugs, alcohol and tobacco.

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lah readers from the USY youth group include: Josh Cooper, Andee Priedlander, Jinuny Friedlander, Holly Friedman, Jason Ginsburg, Heather Goldstein, Melissa Katzman, Jeff Shapiro and Susan Drazen. The Purim celebration closes with the carnival, chaired by Dan Chandler and Matt Goldbery of USY and Joe Ginsberg of Beth El Men's Club. This year's carnival wiU feature something new: professional booths and games. Local carnival personnel will train USY members to run such games as bumper cars, lollipop trees and color wheels for the toddlers and Teddy bear toss, can-can, alley oops and tictac-toe, among others, for older children. Ed Fried will entertain with balloon sculptures and USY'ers will offer prizes such as a portable electric typewriter, Wate^ ford crystal and basketball shoes. Tickets are available at Beth El prior to the carnival at five for $1 or four for $1 at the door. "Anyone who buys food and game tickets is also eligible to win, one of several giant stuffed animals," added Joe Ginsberg. Lunch is available starting at 11 a. m. and features hot dogs, felafel, chips, hamantashen and pop. For information, reservations or tickets, call Beth El at 492-8550.

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BREADBREAKERS Dr. Rodney Wead, professor at University of Nebraska at Omaha, will speak at the March U B'nai B'rith Breadbreaker's luncheon, according to Al Abrarason, Breadbreakers' chairman for the month of March. Dr. Weed's topic will be "Jewish and Black Relationships." Breadbreakers meets Wednesdays at noon at Regency West Best Westem. The luncheon is $7. The community is invited to attend. HADASSAH The Hadassah evening group was the scene of a jewehy fashion show by Borsheim's recently. >• Future programs include a Yoga learning session and a Middle Eastern cooking demonstration celebrating Israel's 44th Independence Day. To accommodate working women, the group meets on the third Thursday evening of each month in a different host home. Programs are open to nonmembers. For information contact Shaylene Kauvar. 496-1917, or Eliane Freund, . 556-7065.

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