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Volunteers to receive awards at annual meeting
Sam Fried
Darlene Golbitz
Janie Kulakofsky
chairperson, as its VolunBy Sheila Oarwmbke, teer of the Year. She over•taff writer The agencies of the Jew- sees the Council, which is : ish Federation of Omaha made up of representahave made their choices tives of more that 20 for the Volunteers of the Omaha Jewish organizaYear awards which will be tions. In the first year of her presented at the June 14 tmnual meeting at the two-year chairmanship, Jewish Community Center she worked closely with the Council to prepare a , at 7:30 p.m. Sam Fried, nominated year-long commemoration by Jewish Family Service, of the 5Q0-year anniverhas been a member of the sary of the expulsion of board since September the Jews from Spain. She 1990, and currently serves said of her experience, "Planning for S'fard '92 as its treasurer. Glenn Fineman, JFS ex- has been an enriching and ecutive director, said Mr. educational personal ex. Fried's particular sensitiv- perience. Watching the ity and concern to nieet programs come to life for the basic needs (finandal. th6 Omaha Jewish comfood, housing, and employ- munity has been my spement) of the Jewish ii^ cial reward." During two years as dividual and family demonstrate his commitment vice-chairperson, she assisted in the creation of a to the agency's mission. Mr. Fried said he feels budget plan to faciUtate privileged to serve and be programming ideas. She involved in JFS, and help worked with the Council to those who need help the secure grant money from moot. "It is our obligation the Nebraska Arts Council to help those who need it." yifhxch will allow approxiThe Jewish Cultural mately 2,500 persons to Arts Council has selected attend the quiocentennial Darlene Golbitz, JCAC project by the end of 1992.
URabbi Radinsky plans ^ to honor families Rabbi Joaeph Radinsky, spiritual leader of the United Orthodox Synagogues of Houston. Texas, will be the gueat'speaker at the AM IT Mothe^Father-FamUy-in-Israel Banqiiet on May 24 at Beth Israel Synagogue. Rabbi Radinaky Monga to a fivegsnaration AM IT family. ' "Rabbi Radinaky baa life-long ti«i to AMIT Women," said Sylvia Rosa, presidant of Kalah Franklin chaptsr. "His mother, who is itiU active inthaSasttlschaptsr.wss our iMioul co-ordiaator whso ths Onisiia chaptsr was fouDdsd. Rabbi Radiiisky has ckMs tiss with our oommunity through Us daughtar Dtvora UrkowiUrsbbstidnofBsthlsml Syaatoguf" TlifoaMeiusbnqiMt will bs oa UM fsmily orisntatinn of AMIT TribuU
RabU JoMph Radinsky will bs paid to ths mais assodats mambsrs, u wsU u to ths multi-fnaratiooalfamiUsaof AMIT."Wa aitprivilsdgsd to have ths UrkowiU family and the famiUssofMoOtoFrsiiklin and Ida Potash aa our multi-gSBsrational famiUss," Mldsd Mn. Ross, who is also a makbar of a mulU-iMsratlonal AMIT fnm\v
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Ms. Golbitz continues to serve the JCAC in budget planning, activity scheduling and securing community participation to events. Janie Kulakofsky has been picked by the AntiDefamation League/Community Relations committee because of her service as chairman of Education/Scheduling and Coordination of the Anne Frank exhibit, the announcement stated. "I got to know ADL/ CRC through the exhibit. I believe the work of this office is one of the bestkept secrets of the Jewish community. The ADL/CRC . . has not only honored me with this award, but I have been elected to serve a three-year term as an ADL board member," Ms. Kulakofsky said. She planned, organized and implemented the scheduling of the 8,300 students who viewed the exhibit, arranged the docent-led tours, and came into the office at a moment's notice to deal vith
Marv Polikov
the last-minute time changes and rescheduling of hundreds of students whose tours were delayed or canceled because of ice storms and the Halloween blizzard. After finishing with the exhibit, she organized the ADL/CRC's resource materials, arranged and catalogued the audio/visual materials, and set up a system which enables the staff to know what is in or out and who has it. Ms. Kulakofsky has served as a Federation campaign volunteer and captain, served on the National Council of Jewish Women, the JCC's membership committee, and JCAC exhibit. She is currently on the JCC board, and is co-chairperson of the 1993 ARTZA trip to Israel. Cliff Levitan has been selected by the , Jewish Federation of Omaha as its Volunteer of the Year. Mr. Levitan began his volunteer career with the Jewish Federation and the JCC in the 1970s whsn he
New endowment fund to honor Jerry Rosen By Claudia Sherman, FouadattoB public relatioas director The Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Omaha has aatabliahed an endowment fund in memory of Jarold Roaen, announced Joe Kirshenbaum, chairman of the Board of Trustesa of the Foundation. Mr. Rosen sarved u the first director of the Foundation from November of 1984 until his death last March. Assota of the Foundation Dsarly triplsd whlla Mr. Rosan was diraetor, Mr. Kirshaobaiim atatsd. From 1986 until tha prssant, tha numbar of endowmant funda graw from 4ft to 84. Foundation funda hava bate awardad to programs aiid projects halping to maat community MwU. iBchidiag tha Mv> chase of JCC prsachoot squlpaant. aupport of
Steve Redler
started 15 years of service for the then new JCC complex in the areas of building and grounds management. His involvement with the Building and Grounds committee has continued to the present. "I do what I do because someone has to do it. I did not expect to be honored and rewarded in this way," Mr. Levitan said. He acted as a committee chairman and/or committee member at times when the committee conaisted of only himself and one or two other individuals, it was noted. Mr. Levitan has utilized his professional building experience to direct campus management functions. He has worked behind the scenes to upgrade the facilities for the membership and has contributed to the efficiency of the entire operation. Whenever there was something that needed to be done, he was there to help and guide. Marv Polikov, nominated by the Jewish Community Center, has held
Rosalie Saltzman every conceivable JCC office, including the presidency from January 1988 through May 1990. As immediate past president, he has continued his concern for and his involvement with the Center. He has helped to develop future leadership and has helped with the financial planning which will allow JCC programs and services to thrive for many years. Mr. Polikov stated, "I am pleased to receive this award. I enjoy doing the volunteer work that has enabled me to be honored." The Bureau for th6 Aging has chosen Steve Redler to receive its Volunteer of the Year award. Mr. Redler was the Bureau's president for four years and haa been on the board of directors for 11 years. He worked tirelessly to answer the needs of older adults both in the Rose Blunokin Jewish Home (Continued on Page 2)
Chabad plans welcome for Consul General
Dr. Yitschak Ben-Gad, Jewish camp and college scholarshipa, subaldizing Cooaul General of larael to medical expenaea of Jew- the Midwest, will speak ish families in need. Meals June 3 at 7 p.m. at Chabad on Wheels, and Russian House, 1322 South 119th immigrant resettlement atreet. and education. Rabbi Mendel Katzman "Jerry waa not only an aaid Dr. Ben-Gad, of Chiinspiration to thoaa of ua cago, will be welcomed to who worked with him, but Omaha during the proalao a friend to everyone gram. who knew him," remarked Bom in Tripoli, Libya, Mr. Kirshenbaum. "Tha Foundation Board of Dr. Ben-Gad ia a former Truateas hopes to raiae spokesman for the Israeli 110,000 in Mr. Roaen'a Defenae Forces and a forname and to apply ths in- mer deputy mayor of N»tareat income toward a tanya, Israel. •chfdarahlp fund to carry Ha aanied his BA and on hia btarast in these worked toward hia MA at BarllanUnivsraityinTal araaa." There will be no commu- Aviv. His doctorate wu nity solicitation for this awardad at Dropeie UniEndownant fund. Mr. Kir vtrtity in Philadelphia. Dr. Bao-Oad reoaatly ihsnbaum nolsd. Howtv«r, those wiahinc to con- authored, "FbUtica, Uss tribute to the new fund and Videotape," a book may oootact Mr. Kirshen- which comprisee 8,000 baum or Cyrila Saehas at questions and answers on the Poundatkw ofBes at the realities of the MkUle tha JCC or call SS44900. East.
Yitw^hak B«*4M Dr. Ban-Gad ia the ssv< «oth KM of ths laU Chief Rabbi of TripoU. Rabbi Gad Maduf. Rabbi Katunan takl ths svant is being planned as a community rally in support of Israel.
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the Bureau of Jewish EduROFFMANcation." and in the broader conunuCHRISTENSEN Under her stewardship, nity. Mrs. Yvette Roffman the Burea.u updated its '" It is a privilege to work bylaws, preparied a Com- has announced the engagewith the community Jew- munity Teachers Proce- ment of her daughter, ish or otherwise," Mr, Re- dures Manual, updated Jackie Lynn, to Gary dler said. "I am surprised and refined its teacher Lynn Christensen, son of by the award. I think training program, pub- Mrs. Ruby Christensen everyone should serve lished a semi-aimual news- and the late N. Ehner some stewardship in the letter, and created an ad- Christensen of Elk Horn, commimity. It is an oppor- hoc long range platming Iowa. Ms. Lynn is the timity to give something committee to determine daughter of the late Milback. I have learned about new directions for the Bu- ton (Mickey) Roffman. other life styles and what reau's future. The bride-elect, a graduaffects older Jewish ate of the University of citizens," Mr. Redler conNebraska, is an elementinued. tary school teacher. The He has been the Bureau prospective bridegroom, a of the Aging representagraduate of Northwest tive on both the Building Missouri State University, and Grounds and Budget • JERUSALEM (JTA)- is employed by AT&T. and Allocation commit- Israel has established full A Sept. 19 wedding is tees. He has contributed diplomatic relations with planned at Temple Israel. his expertise to the Bureau Armenia and is expected of the Aging during peri- to announce shortly the HARRY V. LERNER ods of growth and during resumption of diplomatic Former Omahan Harry the addition to the Rose ties with Nigeria, the most V. Lemer, 78, died April populous black African 18 in Bethesda, Md. Blumkin Home. Currently, he is a mem-, state. Survivors include his Israel's ambassador to ber of Temple Israel's Caring committee and partic- Moscow, Arye Levin, will serve as emissary to Aripates in Rotary. Rosalie Saltzman has menia, one of the 15 been selected by the Bu- former republics of the reau of'Jewish Education now-defunct Soviet Union. because of her outstanding work as president of the Bureau, Ms. Saltzman, outgoing president, served the Bureau as a represent Stuart and Judy Shkoltative from Temple Is- nick of Des Moines, Iowa, rael's religious school, as a announce the birth of a board member, and vice daughter, Jillian Claire, 0)1 president before becoming April 2, 1992. president two years ago. Grandparents are Renee Ms. Saltman said, "The and Morris Handleman city of Omaha should be and Lois and Rochiey Shkolproud of the education the liick. Great-grandmother Bureau is providing. This is Ethel Reuben Greenaward really belongs to blatt. ' -
Sunday, May 17 12:15 p.m.—Opening Ceremonies at JCC with Jewish War Veterans and JCC Boy Scouts 12:30p.in.-SEPHARDIC VOYAGE ACTIVITIES 1 p.m.—Temple Israel students teach Yeraemite Dance Jewish Trivia Contest winner announced 1:30 p.m.—Maccabi Games with Linda and Al 2:30 p.m.—The Amranim Brothers Concert JCC Theatre The Food Courtyard featuring Israeli cuisine and Sephardic cooking demonstrations will open at 12:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY, MAY 15 Allison Coition, Bat Mitzvah, Beth El ' ' lempte Israel SistertxMd/Men's Club Shabbat, 615 pm . Temple Israel
Lawrence M. Grossman, a career diplomat of the U.S. State Department Foreign Service, will address the Old-Timers Club May 19, at noon, at the Jewish Community Center. His topic will be: "The Changing United Nations." Mr. Grossman, son of Anne and Arthur Grosa-
SATURDAY, MAY It Ryan Koo, Bar Mitzvah, Temple Israel Allison Gordon. Bat Mitzvah. Beth El TSS Stan Lunch. 11:30 am.. Beth El Tot Havdalah Supper, 5 p m . Tein|)le'Israel SUNDAY, MAY 17 Jewish Wai Vets Yoffl HaAtzmaut Celebraton Pirtnt AswcUtwn Fesbval, 11 am. Temple Israel AMIT/Hatlkvah Meeting. 530 p m . Beth Israel MONDAY, May IS YES. 10 am Judaism Class. 7 30 p m JfS Board, 7:30 p.m
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Temple Israel 7023 CasB Street Omaha, NE 68132 656-6536 FRIDAY: Shabbat evening service at 8:15 p.m. Rabbi Azriel and Cantor Webber-Gilat will officiate at a creative service, assisted by members of the Sisterhood and Men's Club. Rabbi Azriel will speak on "Bridges and Boundaries." An Oneg Shabbat will follow, sponsored by Georgine and Larry Koom in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their.son, Ryan, and by the Temple Sisterhood. SATURDAY: Shabbat morning service, 11:15 a.m. Simcha 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 p.m. Shabbat evening service, as well as the 11:15 a.m. Shabbat morning service.. Please make a reservation so we may plan accordingly. There are no facilities for infants. "SHABBAT COMES TO YOU" Rabbi Azriel, Cantor Webber-Gilat, and the Temple Youth Group will lead a Shabbat service on May 15, 2 p.m., at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. B'NAI MITZVAH Ryan Atichael Koom, son of Georgine and Larry koom, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah at the Shabbat morning service on May 16. K^therine Claire Weitz, daughter of Anne and Arnold Weitz, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah at the ' Shabbat morning service F ai May 23. "FOOD FOR THOUGHT" The next luncheon session will be May 19 from 11:30 a.m.-l p.m. Rabbi Azriel will lead the discussion. Temple will provide the drinks—you bring a brown bag lunch. "TIGGS" emple Israel Go^rtiters will meet for lunch at noon on May 20 at Temple. The coat is t3.50. Guest speaker will be State Senator Jessie Rasmusaen. PIMUW make your reservation with Mary Lou Goodman, 553-6634; or Ubby Kaplan. 551-6202. PINNUAL MEETING James Farber, chairman of tha nominating committee, hu announmd tha foi• lowing alat* to bapiMtnt^ ed at the May 20 annual meeting: Jerome J. Milder, president; Gerald Hoberman, vice preaident; Jane Rips, vice president; Robert Freeman, vice president; Lisa I.«wi8, secretary; and Scott Friedman, treasurer. Trustees to serve a three-year term: Dennis DePorte, Angela Krieger, Mary-Beth Muskin and Dr. MichaalWaUi,
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Candlelighting for Friday, May 15, 8:18 p.m.. ADULT EDUCATION May 21, "Israel: Past and Present," 9:30-10:30 a.m. Also on May 21, Adult B'nai Mitzvah, 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
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Parashat Emor Priests, Levites, Pharisees, Rabbis Who are all those people? In one final examination paper in a university course in Tanakh, one student, reaching frantically and unsuccessfully for the word "Pharisees," and drawing on her Christian background in the Christian Scriptures, came up with the word "Ephesians!" Knowing that by the time she reached her dormitory room, the word "Pharisees" would have burst into her consciousness, in a personal burst of "hesed," I let Ephesians go unchallenged, the "PH" in the two words calling for a PHilosophy (sic) of tolerance. Seriously, who are all those people in the title of this piece? A definitive history of the relations of Kohanim (priests) and Leviim (Levites) has yet to be written. There are those scholars who think that the two were one and indistinguishable until the reformation of King Josiah, near the end of the 7th century B.C.E. and just before the destruction of the Kingdom of Judah. Our Sidrah carefully describes the duties of the Kohanim, who are here regularly named Aaron and his sons. No mention is made of Levites. For the picture of the Tribe of Dan getting a "priest" for their home in the north, before the foundation of the Kingdom of Israel altogether, read the story (you may omit the scandalous beginning and strongarm tactics of the Danites) of a wandering young Levite boy who got that cushy "priestly" position (Judges 17-18). Our Haftarah, in Ezekiel's mental picture of the new Temple to be, after the destruction, limits the functioning priesthood to sons of Zadok, first priest in the First Temple. From his name was derived the name of one sect, the Sadducees (Zadokites or Sadokites). The Priests for long centuries were considered to be teachers of Torah. But by the time of the Maccabees (2nd century B.C.E.), "Pharisees," learned laymen, began elbowing them out of their teaching prerogative. And by the end of the Ist century C.E., the scholars among these learned laymen began using the title Rabban (our Teacher) or Rabbi (my Teacher). The rabbinate.has had a remarkable history, responsible, scholarly, continuous. At first, indeed up to quite modern times, ordination came from individual rabbi to disciple, or from a small group of rabbis (such as teaChers at a Yeshivah) to individuals. More recently ordinatjon comes like the conferring of graduate degrees at recognized Seminaries with clearly defined curricula. The rabbi is likely to have four or five years of Seminary graduate study after his college degree. That is, in the United States. Unfortunately, both in the United States, and particularly in Israel, large parts of the orthodox rabbinate prefer that their people be limited to Jewish study, undiluti>d by secular learning.
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Jewish-Catholic reiations Editor's Note:^When my brother, the rabbi of Temple Emanu-EI inFort Lauderdale, told me that he was going on a rabbinic study mission to Spain, I asked him to write an account of his trip. The following Is the second of a three-part report:
By Morris Maline
Nadoff—a good name Throughbut ihe years, this newspaper has recorded the activities of Omaha's rabbis and at various times, I have commented editorially on how fortunate our community has been in attracting the high quality of community leadership we have enjoyed. I joined with more than 350 others Monday night in attending a memorial service for Rabbi Isaac Nadoff at B6th Israel Synagogue and while sadness naturally was the dominant emotion, there was an immense feeling of pride among the mourners as we filed through the exit6. This feeling of pride-brought about by being allowed the privilege to share feeUngs of family, rabbinical colleagues, and Rabbi Nadoff's rebbe-minimized the pain of loss and captured the essence of being associated with a good life. Rabbi Nadoff's son, David, referred to his father as p, "great and pious man" and eiiplained that although children are commanded to revere and honor parents, his father earned the respect and reverence of his children. He recalled a precious, private meeting, when his father evaluated his professional life as a rabbi. "The evaluation was not good," David Nadoff explained, pointing out that his father lamented the num-' ber of homes that he had kashered, the number of Sabbath observers he had motivated, the youngsters who had gone on to study at a Yeshiva, the many intermarriages that had taken place, and his inability to fill the pews at his own synagogue. When David Nadoff attempted to console his father. Rabbi Nadoff countered with; "What about the Jewish people and the Torah, what will become of them? " Later, Rabbi Nadoff reconciled himself to the enormity of his task and overcame his bitterness when he recalled that it wasn't his responsibihty to complete the task, but to pursue the right course—and this he did through his retirement years. Rabbi Oscar Fasman, the rabbi who had ordained ;Rabbi Nadoff, described his former student as a man who did not isolate himself in study, but as a man who loved both the Tprah and the world. "He was a man who brought pride to our hearts, " Rabbi Fasman said, adding that the community owed a gift of gratitude to the Almighty for being provided with a great and distinguished American rabbi. . Rabbi Nadoff has deputed this world leaving a legacy of good deeds and a good name.
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By Rabbi Edward M. Maline A most historic event took place recently in Toledo, Spain, during my visit as a part of a rabbinic study mission of Reform rabbis from the United States and Canada. Tolado was once the capital of Spain, and the center of one of the largest and most influential Jewish communities in Spain and in the world during the Middle Ages. It is acity reminiscent, in a way, of Jerusalem, located on a hilltop and surrounded by a wall built in Roman times. Evidently, the Sephardim who lived there thought of it as a second Jerusalem when they came there following the Babylonian Exile of 686 BCE. . As we entered the Great Synagogue, known as Santa Maria la Blanca—the Synagogue was transformed into a Church.at the time of the Christian conquest of Spain—we were greeted by the Archbishop of Spain, Cardinal Martin, and Archbishop Torella representing the Vatican in Rome. The Cardinal issued a statement in Spanish in which
he declared: "What was done in 1492 to Muslims and Jews by Christians is exactly contrary to what should have been done, according to the tenets of our Christian faith. We deplore what was done. "1992 should be a year of teshuvah, for Christians, and particularly, for Christians in Spain. But also, at the same time, a year for joy. Teshuvah (Repentance) in fact does not destroy but liberates,, thanks to the Lord's mercy and our brother's disposition for reconciliation. In this light, I welcome you. You bring us what we need, as Spanish Christians, a message of reconciliation and hope and we thank you for that before God." The preceding statement evoked a response from a representative of the Central Conference of American Rabbis: "Our mission marks a turning point in JewishCatholjc relations. Ours is more than a mission of remembrance. In the light of Vatican II, it is time to acknowledge the new era of reconciliation and mutual respect in our relationship..." Following this historic meeting, we toured the great Cathedral of Toledo as well as the two Synagogues, El Transito and Saint Maria La Blanca, which are the only i'emaining vestiges of a once flourishing and vibrant Jewish community—a conununity that exists no longer in the ancient cities but only in a smaller sense in the larger cities of Madrid and Barcelona. (To be continued.)
)o)®iim(^ ®1F wfi©\w By Ronen Shamir Editor's note: The writer is a lawyer and a sociologist, currently at Northwestern University and the American Bar Foundation in Chicago. As an Israeli (and one who assumes a teaching position in Tel-Aviv University in the coming fall), I was dismayed by the opinions of Mr. Ben Gad, the Israeli Consul for the Midwest ("Point of View", Omaha, April, '92). 1 feel obligated, therefore, to balance Ben Gad's statement with a counter point of view. The most troubling aspect of Mr. Ben Gad's statement has less to do with his stubstantive political opinions and more with his underlying arrogant tone of paternalism toward American Jewry. Ben Gad seems to suggest that American Jews should not criticize Israeh poUcies in public mice they aught serve the "enemy." .. • - . • Let it be immediately said that this'type of argument is often raised not only as a silencer of Jews outside Israel but also against Israelies that challenge the Israeli government from within. In the Likud's rhetoric and practical orientation, of which Mr. Ben Gad is a fine representative, criticizing the policies of the government regarding the Jewish-Palestinian conflict is not considered as a legitimate attempt to hold the government accountable for its actions but, rather, as a "stab in the back," "defeatism," and outright "betrayal." This narrow-minded point of view represents the worst of an anti-democratic spirit. It denie9 the constructive aspects of public debate in the n^e of alogans that encourage a "one people—one voice" political culture in which legitimate oiBagreements are framed as subversive diaaent. The primary purpose of such approach ia to blur the distinction between criticianu of specific laraeli policies and a principled hostility to the.
State of Israel as such. It is a strategy that consecutive Israeli governments (of both Labor and Likud) invoke in order torsilence criticisms of persons and organizations who are truly concerned with the security of Israel, its material and spiritual well-being, and with its prospects for the future. It is a strategy that, as'far as Jewish Americans are concerned, exploits and cultivates the presumed Jewish Americans' sense of guilt for not living in Israel. It comes down to one implicit, and often explicit, com" raand: Pay and Obey. I believe that American Jews should keep in mind that they best serve the long-nm interests of the Jewish state (in contrast to the particular interests of specific poUtical parties in Israel), by engaging themselves in an open and free exchange of opinions and criticisms, on an equal basis with the Israeli public and Israel's public opinion leaders. They are not serving the interests of Israel when they function as a subservient constituency of whoever happens to govern Israel in a particular point in time. Finally, a brief note on Ben Gad's opinion of the Arabs. His referral to Arabs as people who cannot be trusted is outright racist. On the light side of the matter, Ben Gad should know better. Politicians, whether they are Arabs, Jews, Texans, or Swedish, are trained in the art of doubletalk ... On the more serious sidd of the matter, Ben Gad's statement brings to mind unpleasant echoes of suxiilar attitudes to Jews; attitudes that we associate with anti-Semitism. As a people who have been haunted by collective distorted images, we should be hyper-sensitive to such racist atatements. UnfoctunaUly, Ben Gad's approach reveals the true position that many right-wing laraeli politicians hold in regard to a people with whom we share our future destiny.
Il@££©ff G® glh@ @(olM®ff To tb« Editor: I have bagun this letter on several occasions and each time have found it moat difficult to cooUnue. Navertheleas, as we approach the end of the ahaloohlm, the traditional 30 dayi of mourning, (pr Rabbi laaac Nadoff, 1 write to not« tha profound loss which my family, I, and 80 many othara feel as well aa the continuing joy which Rabbi Nadoff's life will alwaya Inaphv in all who were ble8S«d by knowing him. If one ia fortunate, on a few occaaiona in life, one has the privilege of meeting a person who peraonifias goodneaa itoalf. I have b«en lo honored, and my friandship with Rabbi Nadoff is indicative of thia good fortune. From tha momont we met. thefe wu a bond. His commitment to prindpla, hia auparb intellect, his peraonal warmth, ana hia maascUichk<lt roada him a aymbol of the beat. Thia waa not only apparant to me, personally, but to all who knew him. Sin<» hia paaahig, I have noticed that a day doM not poaa that I do not think about giving him a call or wondtr what hia opinion would be on a particular aubject. Evan b«for« 1 arrived In Omaha in 1976,1 wu aware of Rabbi Nadoff's national rapuUtion within the rabbinata. Ha waa • cboriahad ooUaagua to avery rabbi in Nabraaka and. aa I hava coatinttiuly found here in tha Eut. to robhia throughout tha country. Tharafora. I fwai a«p«diJly honorad to hava bam hia atudont u wall u hiafrlwMl. Ha and I uaad to laara togathar on Bhabbat oftar noooa. He always collad it "Warning togathar," the traditional ^aaUva phraaa, but tha impikatloa that we wera aWing our lutQwWdg* tqviilly ia mialMdlBf. On many
of thoaa aftamoona, wa delved into the faadnatlog complaxitiaa of napoMo, onowara to quaationa of Jewioh I writtan by tha atmhial authoritlaa of each general With each saaaion, I wu conthiually amaiad by RaHC Nadoff'a total control of thia vait and complicatad lit«rature and, ptrhopo ayan Qwre, by hia c^Mtdty to apply aarliar praoedenta to the praaaing, praaant ehollangta of Jawiah life. He thus peraonified the very purpoaa of the rabbinate and I will alwaya cooaider him to ba my rabbi. Our youngast son wu bom in Omaha and our older boy a wan little more than toddWra whn wa arrived. For them Rabbi and Mra. Nadoff have alwaya repieaentad the Jewiah modela to emulate. In great measure, I of the Nadoffa, our children early imbibed the awaet i tar of avnagogua and text and the warmth that i rounda both. Whether in tho Nadoff'a home for i without parallel or enjoying a dcvar Torah at "sholuah ahudoa" at the synagogue, our children grew u Jewa and BMeachaa through tha nurturing which Rabbt Nadoff provltkd with hia wonderful partner, Jeonatte, may ahe live and be well. If, aaparenta.Suaanondlauccead In inatilllng Jawiah valuaa and oonunittOMOt in our children, much of our sucoeu muat be attributed to Rabbi Isaac Nadoff and Jeanelte Nadoff. For theea reuona and many othera, Rabbi Nadoff'a low ia aepecially hard to bear. Nevertheleec, the e«em plary life he lived will continue to act u a beacon for everyone who priaea Jawiah lift and iu continuity. He thua Uvae on in the hearta and deeda of all who strive to pattern thetr deada on hia example. Manflee QreeMberg Pielaeaei «41
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By Bert Lewis If you're old enough to remember (clearly) World War n, you will, no doubt, remember certain words or phrases of the time. You hestrd the words 1 refer to when newscasters on the radio told what was happening, and you read them in the newspapers. What words? Well, let's see if 1 can jar your memory. There was Kilroy—as in "Kilroy was here." Often, when a company of American soldiers arrived in an area where they expected to be first, they found signs prominently placed which read "Kilroy was here,'! That meant other Americans had beat them to it. Kilroy was an imaginary character who received both the credit and the blame for any number of acts. I remember, too, the Gremlins. What were they? Also a figment of some writer's imagination; Gremlins were the creatures ^neant to take blame for some mishap. It seems to me, though I can't prove it, that Gremlins were bom in the Air Force and blamed for an unexpected glitch in a plane, or in something else of vital importance. Gremlins were simply called forth whenever something, someplace, went wrong. Somebody to blame when the real culprit wasn't easily identified. And somehow, after all these years, we still recall (and sometimes use) these words as an alibi when we humans err. Let's talk about printing a newspaper. How does that work? Well, first you must have material to place on the blank paper, so you need articles about interesting stuff. Events, people, or maybe politics. Somebody must get the information, then put it into words, then get it either to a computer (these days) or on a disc or maybe on a plain piece of paper. From the paper somebody cranks it into the computer and eventually it gets to thie printer. Aha... the printer. I have absolute knowledge that today, 50 years after W.W. IJ, gremlins still exist, They hide out wherever printed matter originates. I know this because 1 have been victimized time and again. I write my column and the gremlins at the printer play tricks. Maybe they leave out a word, maybe an entire line. It can change the exact meaning originally intended. I live in fear of looking like a total idiot in print, because of something called a "typo." That's a euphemism for gremlin. 1 know. Sometimes somebody is misidentified in a picture ... again our "g" friend. Sometimes an entire page disappears when a paper is being prepared. Guess who? It amazes me that more people don't realize that gremlins still exist. I can always tell when they've played "gotcha" with me. t only have to read my own words when the Jewish Press comes out, as I did last week, and see an entire sentence missing to know. The line was central to the theme, and 1 had a fit. As I read it, I cmild almost hear a tiny voice say, "Gotcha." Well, we've learned so many amazing things since the gremlins came on the scene, how come weiiaven't elinunated gremlins? I suspect it has to do with human nature and human error... as long as we're flesh and blood, We won't be perfect. But geez, guys, would you PLEASE give nne a break? Do my stuff in a gremlin freearea ... if such a place exists!
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Celebration in song for Yom Ha'atzmaut
Israeli music duo Shalom and Barak Amrani are known in Israel as the Amranim Brothers. The two will fill the JCC theater with song on May 17 as part of the Yom Ha'atzmaut celebration spon^red by the Jewish Cultural Arts Council. The concert will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $2 for students and seniors and S3 for adults. All purchases may be made through the JCC registrar, or the day of the concert as available. The Amranim brothers are third generation Israelis of Yemettite descent. They have performed togetheV since childhood. Their repertoire is comprised of folk songs, con-
temporary music, as well as original compositions reflecting the various aspects of Israel's multifaceted culture. They have toured worldwide since 1966. This will be the group's first performance in Omaha. "The diverse talent and personal background of the Amranim provide a perfect setting for a Sepharad Folk Festival. We look forward to bringing this group to our Jewish Community," responded Darlene Golbitz, JCAC chairperson. For information about the concert or the Yom Ha'atzmaut celebration, contact Beth Seldin Dotan, Cultural Arts director, at 334-8200, ext. 272.
Israeli Showcase at JCC The JCC Art Gallery is now presenting "Israeli Showcase: Art Show and sale" through June 15. The exhibit, sponsored by the Mizel Museum of Judaica in Denver, includes limited edition lithographs, etchings and paintings. This display of artwork comes from the world-renowned Engel Gallery in Jerusalem. "Since 1956, Engel Gallery has raised awareness and interest in Israeli art, gaining the attention of the world's art collectors and museums,'' comments'
Cathy Cohen, director of exhibitions at Mizel. The artists represented in this traveling show include Agam, Rubin, Gilboa, Ben Avram, Ticho, Sharir, Castel, S. Katz, Ben Zion, Shemi and more. A wide range of prices are represented in the collection. A cocktail refception for the exhibit will be held on June 2, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the JCC Gallery. The community is invited to attend. For information contact Beth Seldin Dotan, Cultural Arts director, at 334-8200.
Next meeting is May 19. Be there. At the May 5 Earlybirds, chairman Sam Rosenstein presented the speaker, Harry Lobel, who writes scientific articles for ACRES, USA. Harry presents Israel to audiences, tells how Israel is doing, and what it has done to benefit worldwide humanity. Jacque Dolgoff passed around Harry's brief on cholesterol and other ailments, including blood pressure and heart conditions. Chairman Rosenstein quoted from an L.A. daily on the looting, arson, and breakdown of the law. Norm Komey quoted from the Wall Street Journal on the difficulty in obtaining, fair trials, problems with jobs and housing. Dave Dvorkin spoke on the late appearance of police protection, and Norm Wohlner on a group of Koreans protecting their building with rifles and blanks. Art Grossman spoke on housing and job qualifications, an attack on a whitfe priest, and read a quote from Governor Wilson of California. Harry Schulman commented on his many years of business and mutual respect with residents on Cuming
ELECTION 1992 INFORMATION for the Jewish Federation of Omaha and its agcncief
JQINTASNVAL MEETING Sunday, June 14,1992 7:30 p.m. Jewish Community Center, 333 South 132nd Street NOTE; Nominations of additional candidates for ofTicers and board positions for the Federation miul be handled by written petition signed by at least 1S Federation members and Tiled with the Federation Secretary (Phil Schrager) no later than May 28.1991. The candidates must endorse the petition. NomiiKes a.<i presented by the Federation and Agency Nominating Commitlets: OrnCER.S: Pfeadeiu Donald Yile VKC Preiident ., Fliillip 0. Schi^cr Vice Prewfcnl/Seciaary..«.......-_' Jeny Sluiky Tieaunr _,... Fonwa'WniUcf Pan PretidcM.. „....J«y LOMT ELECTED DIRECTORS: (TtroUnMiltM) Bo^O<inliiiaa,C<n)IKauniaii,C>IRicku MuivShulm Ml SbykcA. Or. EIWCM ZwtOack ADL/CRC OtntERS: PnuOmt Ill ,.,ui Viw Pitaidedt M, I H. .„vmi VKCPttlilfem ' in,l„i»lln 1-111 PruKlcnl liiaUwii McnibwaiU/jc lf»Y»ac KLKtTKO BOARD Mi-MIIKH^: (Tiriwj«4lii| INS) Julie Frank. Ui Ri^luid Firunl R,i.>,i,«. U„h..m,». jMie KuUi.l > .
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Street. Amy's Buffet Deli in the Gleim provided a delightful, delicious meal with a Motzi by Joe Rice (welcome back, Joe), and Benschen by the man with the voice, Keith Peltz. Otir Amy welcomed us back after Pesach and we applaud her efforts. President Irv Nogg thanked the gals who manned the tables and the ladles who prepared the food. After reading the May birthdays, Irv asked for items, pictures, etc., for the Jewish Historical Society for the forthcoming historical memoirs of early North 16th, 20th, and 24th streets. Please help. Irv presented guest Jack Bufford from Connecticut. Treasurer Paskowitz read a financial report and aimounced the day's attendance was one of the best ever. In this stringer's opinion, it was due to our guest speaker. Professor, Dick Shugrue of Creighton. Sunshine chairman Norm Wohiner reported that Joe Zweiback is hospitalized. Irv asked us to stand in memoriam for George Lehrman and Charlie Guss. So long, fellas. The oracle. Norm Korney, presented guest speaker Dick Shugrue, law professor at Creighton. He enthralled us with what's going on, politics, present candidates and past presidents. Dick said too many elections are won and lost by a handful of voters. He spoke and answered questions on Medicare, Medicaid, S & L bailouts and no-frill spending.
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PERSONALS The family of George Lennan would like to thank family, friends and caring staff at Blumkin Home. We would also like to thank Rabbi Drazen and Cantor Berkovitz for their comforting words, moral support, visits, cards and memorials given after the death of our beloved husband, brother, father and grandfather. He was truly a man of honor, supporting his family, and serving his country during World War II. I want to thank all of my friends in Y.E.S., Rabbi Urkowitz, Sisterhood of Beth Israel, and the caring committee of Temple Israel for their prayers, visits, flowers, and cards of good wishes for my recovery from surgery. MoUy H. Rhodes
Travel Nannies We have nannies to live at home with your children as well as your older adults or nannies available to go along on your holiday. House and pet sitting also available. For Rcterencea
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The Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Omaha is seeking applicants for the position of Endowment Director. Those interested in more information can contact Howard Bloom, executive director of (he Jewish Federation, at 334-8200. or David Friedland, Foundation Board of Trustees, at 339-9100.
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