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Why I'm Proud to be an American By Jennifer Rifkin, age 11 tor's note: Miss Rifkin's essay placed first in the Millord American Legion Atuuliary Unit 374 AmericanIsm Essay contest through the Millard Public Schools, Srades three-five. Her prize was a $50 US Savings Bond, he essay is as follows: What can 1 do? ; How can I help America and all fifty marvelous States? ' Why .should I be proud to be an American? • Well, for one thing, I can take advantage of our excellent educational systems so that I will be learned and p^hen I'm older educate the world. I can use my knowledge to be anything that I want to be. I can stretch my rights to the limit. I can speak out ;o the people with freedom of speech. I can write the .ruth without fear of arrest, with freedom of the press. : can practice my religion freely because I have the right «. And all because I 'm free. I could become a business woman or a fanner. If I beUme a farmer, I could plow the rich earth and. along vith all the other fanners, I could help feed the whole world, stock up all our resources and ship them off to Lithuania and Russia. Then Etll the world would have (ood and no one would be starving. But we can't do that; we can't just give things away.' Ve still have to solve this problem. All of these things make up America, and if all the leople work together, we can get so much more done Jian when we're alone. We make up the armed forces hat our grandpas, uncles, and cousins were in that Bght Dr our country, and defend our country and k^ep it safe %« people of America farm our land and build our cit . 'They are the people that are telling the world to keep lur environment clean and beautiful. , All these people make up our government. The govemDent is so important becaus*" they art' ihosen by the-peoile to be our leaders, to guide us through I ha good and he bad. Through it all they hold their heads high and tever give up. People from all over the world look up 0 uur leaders and plead for help from them. ' That bringb an to the people all over the world. Some irould give anything for our freedom and some,'though \i limes, woiUd try to take it away from us. But we ould die to preserve our freedom. Just like when atrick Henry said, "Give me liberty or give me death!" The word freedom is like the ringing of bells in my acs. Knowing that we have freedom makes gray akieS lue. All these things «re what makes nw very proud p be an American. But cherish your freedom h(<cause Dmeday it may be gone.
New Americans help resettle relatives Omaha's Jewish comlunity will (oUow in tha Dotatcps of mu\y other >aunupitie« Kroaa the Initad States in asking \u new Soviet emigre* to •Ip with reoetUfMOKit axlee for their familiee, lid NaUlie Rubia reset ement coordlnstor (or pwiah Fsinity Service. Ji fat Onahs and ksa pin the fonmr Soviet with whom they > be reunited will be to underwrite i>ine of the coat jetUiuhv*.' Mr:teUted St s recent JKS k Reaction among th* ) repreeented st the eting wsa gsf)«vr>«tK i>n(, resigned a<
ssid Bert Lewis, volunteer coordinstor. Seversl (smiiies have slreedy come forward to begin asking neeeeeery airsngements. Mra.~ Lewis noted JFS executive director Glen Finemsn remarked that limited community reeouwee far teeetthment in additton to diminishing funds have made this policy eyeential. "Omaha is one ol the last communities to enact such s lyatem." Mr. Pineman said. Omaha has absorbed 62 iividuals since laat Oclutier 1, with 46 pending (or this (lacal year. Laat year the number was M and 63 inl»«9-90. Mrs Rubtn and Mr<i Ijivtin were asaistad by tranatator Okaana 2her»gi
UJA/Federation Campaign aids Sarajevo youngsters These youngsters from Sar^evo, who just arrived in Israel, said they were tired but looking forward to continuing school in krael. The Jewish Agency, funded by the UJA/Federation Annual Campaign, arranged their special flight and is placing the Yugoslavian children in Youth Aliyah schools.
Court lets stand separation rules By Cynthia Mann Ststea News Service WASHINGTON (JTAI —The Supreme Court has decided to let stand a host of lower court rulings that uphold the constitutional separation of church and state. The news Monday drew cautious initial praisb from the major Jewish defense groups, especially in light of the court's major ruling last week in a Rhode Island case that strengthened the ban on prayer in public school.' "Overall it appears the court is willing to let stand important lower court decisions maintaining the wall o( separation and therefore religious lib erty," said Mark Pelavin; Washington representative at the American Jewish Congrees. Stevan Freeman, legal director o( the AntiOefamation League, said he welcomed the newa. "It's a very encouraging dev^oiMDeBt far those who are caaosroid with churchstate separation." Freeman eaid that the Lee vs. Weisman caae ki Rhode Island aeemed to indicate the court would make a distinction between public Khoola and other arenas. But he said now it appeared that may not be the cast* For Ku'harU KoUin. direr'- ••' •••> •"'•I a((u
Jewish Committee, "it's always a matter of conjecture why the court agrees to let stand a group of cases." "Given the I^ee vs. Weisman case, we could conjecture the court wants to let the smoke clear and let the lower courts figure out the implications of that decision," he said. "It could also mean the court is so split, it didn't see the point of ruling on church state cases at this time/' Among other cases, the Supreme Court left intact: * A ruling that a Denver public school principal acted properly in ordering a fifth-grade teacher to remove a Bible from hia desk and two religious books from the dasa library. *A ruling that barred celebrating a itoman Catholic mass lb s dty park in the Chicago suburb of Crestwood as part of an Italian (esUvaL *A ruling that barred two Chkago auburfae, Zion and Rolling Meadows, from using a cioaa and other rehgioua symbols on their city aeals. . *A ruling that upheld the University ol Ala bama'a warning issued to s profeseor to stop telling bis atudents sbout his Christian beliefs. In a departur* f""" i*"tenor o( many o I (*•--
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A year-long study of philosophy, history, prayer, Hebrew, healing and sprituality, Bible, and Jewish texts has culminated in an Adult B'nai Miztvab ceremony for the Temple Israel Class of 5752. The class is "a wonderful opportunity to expand your knowledge and horizons," explained Cantor Karen Webber-Gilat. "No previous training is required. If you did not have a Bar/Bat Miztvab, and are in: terested in furthering your Jewish education, then this class is for you." Pictured are: front row, Miriam Shrier, Leslie Wolpa and Margy Schneider. Back row, Earl Katz, Veronica Danon, Cantor Webber-Gilat and Rabbi Aryeh Azriel. For infor.ination about next year's class, call the Temple office, 55fr6536. Photo by Rini Gonsher
FBI praises Israel By Hugh Orgel TEL AVIV (JTA)-The Israeli police have been praised by FBI Director William Sessions for their cooperation in the investigation of a bribery scandal involving an Israeli air force general and an American defense contractor. Details of Sessions' letter to Police Deputy Com-
mander Gabbi Waterman were released amid reports that a U.S. congressman was asking for.economic sanctions against Israel. According to the reports, Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.|, chairman of the House subcommittee on oversight and investigations, wrote to Defense Secretary Dick Cheney suggesting economic reCLIP AND 5AVE
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prisals against Israel because of its alleged noncooperation in the bribery investigation. But Sessions said Israel's cooperation substantially helped the FBI to complete its investigation. His letter to Waterman, who heads the Serious Crimes Division of Israel's national police, noted that the FBI was given access to Israeli air force bases, allowed to take testimony from air force officers and to photograph various installations,
NEW. YORK (JTA)Jewish history books written in modern Russian have been published for the first time since the Bolshevik revolution. The Jerusalem-based Shvut Ami International Center for Soviet Jews has translated into Russian "The History- of the Jews," a four-volume work by Dr. Moshe Auerbach. "An accurate depiction of Jewish history is essential for all Russian Jews who seek information about their heritage," said Grisha Wasserman, a former Soviet refusenik who now heade, Shvut Ami's publishing (livision. The books will be distributed to Russian-speaking Jews in Israel, the United States and the former Soviet Union. ASK FOR RECOGNITION BUENOS AIRES (JTA) —Three Chilean congressmen, members of the ruling Christian Democratic Party, have asked the government to recognize the Palestine Liberation Organization as "the legitimate representative of the Palestinian people." FEDERATION PRESIDENT LOS ANGELES (JTA| —Terry Bell was installed as president of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles, succeeding David Finegood.
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TO PLAY TURKEY NEW YORK (JTA)The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra will play a series of three concerts in Turkey in August to commemorate 500 years of peaceful living in Turkish lands of the Jews expelled from Spain in 1492. OPENS TRAUMA UNIT NEW YORK (JTAIThe Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center in Jerusalem recently dedicated its trauma unit, the first of its kind in Israel.
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Anne Levinson ANNE LEVINSON Graveside services were held for Anne Levinson. 89, on June 30 at Beth El Cemetery. Mrs. Levinson was preceded in death by first husband Philip D. Schwartz. She is survived by husband Isidor; son, Arthur Schwartz, Annapolis, Md.; sister, Lottie Klein, Beverly Hills; two grandchildren. Mrs. Levinson was a past president of the National Council of Jewish Women, the first woman board member of the Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, and a 30-year employee .of Service Life Insurance Co. Donations may be made to the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home.
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B'nai Jashurun 20th and South Streets Uncoln, NG 6850' 4S&-8004 i'RIDAY: Shabbat evening servii > ki 7:46 p.m iATURDAY: Shabbat worship and orah study at 10 am. UESDAY: Adutl education, 7:30
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B'nai Israel 618 Mynster Street Council Bluffs, lA 51503 322-4705 For information, call Ellen Fennick at 390-9062, or leave a' message on the synagogue answering machine, 322-4705.
Blumkin Home SATURDAY: Services are held in the Goldsten Chapel at 9 a.m. and are conducted by YaJe Halperin, Harry Noodell and Rabbi Foster Ka water. Members of the community are invited to join the residents for the service, as well as the Kiddush following. Special memorial services are held on the' last Saturday of each rnonth.
Beth Israel 1502 No. 52nd Street Omaha, NE 68104 55&6288 Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.in.-2 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.ni-ll a.m. Services will be conducted by members of the congregation FRIDAY; Kabbalat Shubbat service, 7 p.ni. No late family service. SATURDAY: Morning aervtce, 8:46 ,1 H\
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Talk on AIDS Kip Weiner, who has AIDS, will speak at Temple Israel, at Shabbat services oil July 10, at 7:30 p.m. Mr, Weiner is i member of the Kansas City Jewish community. Ke is 28. Mr. Weiner will share his message with the Jewish community to increase awareness of what it means to live with AIDS as an individual, and what it means to live with AIDS as a Jewish community-
Shabbat evening service, 7:30 p.ni. Rabbi Aryeh Azriel and Cantor Karen WebJ»erGilat will officiate. The theme for the early services in July and August' will be "Minor Prophets and Morel" This Friday evening service will begin with "An Introduction to the Prophets." SITTER SERVICfi Sitter service is available for the 7:30 p.m. Shabbat evening service. Please make a reservation so we Beth Israel will bring may plan accordingly. Talmud back to its adult There are no facilities for education program with a infants. study group, Chevra Shas, beginning August 1. SATURDAY: The class will meet Shabbat morning servevery Shabbat afternoon ice at 10:30 a.m. SimchaB'Shabbat-The before Mincha for approxcongregation will study imately 50 minutes to the Torah portion for the study the Berachot (Blessings) portion of the week.
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Y.E.S. Next Young Energetic Seniors meeting will be held on July 6 at the JCC. Weekly discussion on current events, bingo, and English for Older New Americans will be offered at 10:30 a.m. Y.E.S. board meeting will begin at 9:45 a.m. in Room 6. A hot lunph will be served at noon. Dr H: Perrin Garsombke, chairman and professor of thp Department of Professional Accounting at UNO, will speak on Romania. For transportation, call 330-4272. July 8, YES. will visit Remington Heights Retirement Center for a joint program from 9:30-10;30 a.m. Coffee and treats will be available. Meet at Remington, or the JCC by 9:16 for a ride. For information, call Amy Potash at 330-4272. On July 16, the Bureau ii offer a i,»p on 'Designing Your Own Clothing'* from 1-3 p.m at thr ';ing a pro wu->: I. totu bag, tennis shoes, or sweatshirt tliui t\\\ ulluT
Talmud. The word Chevra means group, and Shas is an ab brevialion of the Hebrew words Shesha Sedarim, meaning six orders, which is the way the Talmud is divided. Interested persons should consult the Beth Israel Synagogue column for weekly times or call the synagogue office, 5566536, for information. B'NAI B'RITH The men of Henry Monsky Ivudge B'nai B'rith an nually host the vets from Veterans Hottpital to an evening at a Royal's game. This year, according to Gerald Meyer, the evening at Rosenblatt Stadium will be on July 8 at 7:05 p.m. The lodge members will treat the veterans to programs and refresh ments, and together they will watch the Omaha Royals play the Buffalo Bison.
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^iB©sft ®(il3s®5ragill A journalist needs thick skin and lofty vision By Gary RoMoblatt, Editoi BaiUinore Jewish Times Editors and publishers of Jewish weeldies often feeJ like the Rodney Qangerfields of American Jewish life. When the rabbis sermonize on what needs to be done and the Federation executives plan it and the philanthropists pay for it, the Jewish journalists try to report it—and are taken to task by the others for getting it wrong or not caring enough or, worst of all, making public what the community leaders beUeve should remain private—for "the good of the community." But for whose good and which community? We journalists are used to getting more criticism than respect, and figure it comes with the territory. Besides, the press has traditionally served as the whipping boy of those it seeks to report on, - ^ So imagine our surprise, we 100 participants in the annual meeting of the American Jewish Press Association, representing Jewish weeklies from around the country, when several key national Jewish leaders flew down to Miami Beach to tell us jtow vital we are to the American Jewish enterprise. But are we only vital when we do their bidding? Martin Kraar, executive vice president of the Council of Jewish Federations, was accurate and blunt in describing the love-hate relationship of Federations and the Jewish press. "Our agendas don't always coincide," he said. 'Sometimes what you write is seen by Federation as destructive and hurts their agenda. You say you're telling readers the reality and the truth " As a result, when Federations become upset with the .lewish press, they can cut off access to "information you should have," Mr. Kraar said, and everyone loses—the Federation, the press and the community. He had no simple answer to the dilemma but insisted that if newspapers adhere to three basic principles"be fair, be proper and have integrity "-the relationship pan weather the storms. Because, he said, "we need each Other " Malcolm fioenlein, executive director of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Orgaliizations, said he advocates a partnership Itetween Jewish groups and the press, and called on the press "to reach and educate our community." Brian Lurie. the top' proiessional at the United Jewish Appeal, now a tl Dilliun a year operation, described the Jewish press as jibsolutely vital in getting the message across of Israel's importance to American Jews. But he cited a profile of prominent philanlhupist in a West Coast Jewish newspaper that angered the man to the extent that he itopped cuniribuling to the Jewish community. Was it worth it? Habbi Lurie Wondered, clearly am iluding that it was not. He may be right It may very well be that the article n question was poorly done. But the fact remains that vhm a newspaper starts worrying too much about the funsequences of its reporting, it begins to pull punches. And tiiiirii's no Uijiinf; whertt it will ciul
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That's why all this talk about the partnership between the organized Jewish community and the press makes me nervous. Ninety-five percent of the time we may, indeed, agree on how best to educate and inform the Jewish community. But in those instances when we do disagreie—often over a story that may prove embarrassing to the organized community—the newspaper needs to make its own critical decisions, and be prepared to sink or swim, depending on how it does its job. And its job is, ultimately, to be credible rather than manageable, to provide information rather than inspiration. For inspiration, I think back on what I found to b^ the most rewarding session of our three-day conference, which was on the mission and responsibility of the Jewish press, led by David Elcott of the Center for Lieaming and I.ieader8hip (CLAL). Is the Jewish press an anachronism, he asked us, now that the battle against anti-Semitism in America largely.has been won? Like many American Jewish institutions, from community centers to hospitals to family services, the Jewish press knows (how) to do its job but rarely reflects on what it should be doing that is uniquely Jewish, Prof. Elcott suggested. More precisely, should a Jewish newspaper be more than just a public relations vehicle for the organized community or, on the other extreme, a medium for investigative reporting no different than the American general press? He challenged us to think about what our Jewish tradition instructs, from concerns about |lashon harah), or slander, to preserving a vision that seeks to question, to change and to improve. The ultimate Jewish goal, after all, is no less than (Tikkun olam), to help repair the world. Our model, then, should be the prophets of old, who withstood ridicule and abuse to rebuke their brethren, and the Bible itself, which portrays even the heroes of Jewish history as flawed humans rather than saints. The message: don't be afraid to tell the real story. That is not to say that we who toil in the vineyards oflhe American Jewish press see ourselves as a modernday Moses as we go about assigning and writing stories on the weekly concerns of Jewish life. But we must believe that our work is incremental, that every time we explore an important issue or challenge a sacred cow, we are opening up the process a bit. Whether or not the national Jewish leaders agrt^, 1 submit that that's our job—as long as we're fair, proper and have integrity.
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By Marvin Bittner I can't see the point of survivalist Judaism. There's mote to being Jewish than coping with suffering and trying to survive. And those feelings were substantiated on the Omaha Spring Mission. I came back feeling that Israel is more than a place where my people face security problems and tremendous social service needs. There's fascination and there's joy. Just ask me about it. Ask me to tell you about Maru, the English teacher from Ethiopia with the Color^ado Rockies T-shirt. Ask me to tell you about our guide, Gershon, and his adventures with Bedouins who used to play flutes while herding sheep barefoot, but who now wear sneakers and carry a Walkman. Ask me to tell you how an Arab gave me a kippah that says "Sheraton" in Hebrew. Ask nu) how 1 knew when my bus was beyond the hmits of B'nai Brak. . Ask me why it'^ good to have the longest "patish" on Yom Ha'atzmaut.
Ask me how it felt to glimpse the beaches of Tel Aviv sweeping north from the place where Jonah embarked on hie ill-fated voyage. To gaze toward L«banon from Mount Carmel where Elijah's prayer for rain, repeated last year, was believed to be the caiise of snow in Jerusalem. To climb from Jericho in the Jordan Valley through the desolation of the Judaean Hills, to the green and gold that garnish the sprawling limestone of Jerusalem. To see the Wall for the first time and watch the Yeshiva boys dance down to it as Shabbat begins. To visit an Orthodox synagog\ie facing north, toward Jerusalem (from Beer Sheva) and another two facing south, toward Jerusalem (from Sefat). When we began this trip to Israel one of our first speakers rolled out some Zionist ideology that 1 found a bit hard to swallow at first. He said we weren't visiting, we were coming home. Now, reflecting on my remarkable journey in Israel, I think he may have been right.
TotheEkUtor: We came to Omaha thirteen years ago. During those years, we wore shown how warm-hearted the Omaha Jewish Community could be. Prom the time we disembarked from the plane, we became members of the coo nnnuiuty,. At first, we receivedlielp, and in the years th followed, we were privilegiad to be able to help the re llement effort. Omaha became our home. We were IQ lunate enough to meet many wonderful ptvople. We < leaving Ouuiha now, aiul we would like to thank the co munity for takings ua In, and makin^f ua part of itse The Tiiyter ¥%
Tu the k^ditor: It is another beautiful morning in the city of Jerusalem. ShabboB is to be ushered in soon, and it is good to be home to have the privilege as well as the responsitiiht.v that goes with buing here. We will stKin be entering our 11 th year, having arrived on Kosh C.hodeah Elul at 0:45 a.m., after a very long flight. We could not have imagined at inat time the part we would take, in our umaTl way, to work for the betterment of Klat Yisroel. Last night 1 altundud u program at the Israel Cunlur, and this is the thrust of my letter ()ur sages have taught us that it is a very great niitivah tu redeem a captive and it is rtty hope that you. too, can be a part of this. On the program was the 10th anniversary of Israel's M.i A 's, with the participation of Mr. and Mrs. liv, I u...,. (iiii mmn w-e miss Yona Uau i ru.. luve ttts^y. The ing," w> familu'.M .M Mul Yehuda tO years. Kai/. I. .^v l». 1 havi' Npkikvii ,MM her individual nani • r.s HI i<)iij{r»wsiiKiii, laiKiiuiiu'-i iiels have traveled extensively to in« SJlulca iia wtUl Oil I' nu matter how email
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By Cynthia Mann States News Service •WASHINGTON (JTA) —Jewish pro-choice groups expressed deep disappointment over the Supreme Court's ruling Monday which gives states sweeping powers to restrict abortion. They said it is now more urgent than ever to pass the Freedom of Choice Act, federal legislation guaranteeing abortion rights. The Court upheld most parts of a Pennsylvania law restricting abortion that had been challenged as Unconstitutional by Planned Parenthood. At the same time the majority of the Court claimed to have reaffirmed Roe v. Wade, the 1973 landmark ruling that legalized abortion, voting 6-4 against allowing states to outlaw all abortions. But pro-choice experts challenged that claim. They said the justices have given state legislatures the green light to impose burdensome restrictions on abortion, overturning the essence of Roe y. Wade. Access to abortion is no longer the fundamental right it once was, they argued. The ruling "may well have been a highly political decision designed to avoid political backlash from the pro-choice majority in the country," said Ann Lewis, who chairs the Commission for Women's Equality of the American Jewish Congress. Her group, like many of the others, filed a brief in the case. °*lt • is a decision which maintains Koe v. Wade by title but not in substance." "1 am outraged," said Joan Bronk, president of the National _^ Council of Jewish Women, who planned to speak at a pro- choice rally opposite the White House following the announcement of the decision. "The rights of all women have been . diminished,' she said. "And no matter how slyly it was couched in the laiiguugti, the effect will |be lo| hit pour, rural and young women" especially hard, she said "It will cause them tremendous turmoil and financial strain." The Pumtaylvaiiiu law that was upheld requinw womw to receive
counseling prior to abortions on fetal development and alternatives to abortion. They are then required to wait 24 hours before receiving an abortion and doctors are required to submit detailed reports to the government on each abortion performed. The justices also upheld the requirement that a minor obtain the consent of at least one parent or a state judge, but struck down, 5-4, a requirement that husbands be notified prior to the procedure. "It is clear that even if Roe v. Wade has not been formally overturned, the restrictions being imposed on women who may seek an abortion are such that we are being denied oiy fundamental right to chciose," said Joan Kort, president of B'nai Brith Women, The ruling "certainly will encourage other states to pass more legislation weakening, if not negating Roe v. Wade," said Harriet Green, president of N A AM AT USA. Pro-choice groups are particularly concerned with language in the majority opinion by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor adopting an "undue-burden" standard to be used to determine the legality of a stale's abortion restriction. A restriction enacted "in the state's profound interest in potential life" can pass legtd muster if it does not impose "an undue burden" on women seeking abortion, O'Connor wrote. This standard is weaker than the one in Roe v. Wade, which provided for an absolute right to an abortion in the first three months of pregnancy but allowed some limits in the last six months. Diana Aviv, assistant director of the National Jewish Community Relations Advisory Council, said the definition of undue burden was "so narrow, it would enable states to enact all sorts of restrictions," including those that pressure women itot to go forward with abortions. "The idea of promoting choose, said Aviv. Alfred Moses, president of tha American Jewish
Committee, said his organization was "greatly disturbed" by the Court's decision. "While claiming to reaffirm Roe," the undue burden test "does, in fact, overturn that portion of Roe V. Wade which treated the right to choose as a fundamenta^•right," said Moses. Jewish groups on the right were also upset with the ruling—because it did not go far enough. Abba Cohen, Washington director of Agudath Israel of America, said he had hoped tAe Court would "reconsider and overturn Roe V. Wade. To the extent that it did not, we were disappointed." Aviv said NJCRAC would focus on organizing support for the Freedom of Choice Act, which would ensure that abortion remains legal nationally. Aviv said there is nearly complete consensus on the issue among member organizations. The measure is scheduled to be taken up by House and Senate committees this week. The bills are expected to reach the floor of both chambers soon thereafter, where they would have to gamer a two-thirds majority to survive a promised presidential veto. Women's American ORT, which called the Court's decision "regressive," said it would mobilize its chapters to urge politicians "to reinstate a national policy on reproductive health care that protects all. women in the United States/' according to its president, Sandy 1 senstein. Hadassah also protested the decision. President Deborah Kaplan said she "deplored" it and pledged to enlist hei organization's grassroots ranks in the "bt^ttle for reproductive freedom." What the court did was "unacceptable," and has a "special ring toit for the Jewish community," said Rabbi Lynne Landsberg, associate dir^tor of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism.
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"With our history of oppression and persecution, we are only too aware of the [dangers inherent in| the court's intention to place restrictions on a targeted community for the 'good of society,' " said Landsberg, who was also scheduled to address the pro-choice rally. MITTERRAND MEETING PARIS (JTA)-The cosponsors of an international conference on resur-. gent anti-Semitism were received by President Francois Mitterrand after the meeting. He congratulated the organizers of the conference, Federico Mayor Zaragoza, directorgeneral of UNESCO and Rabbis Marviii Hier and Abraham Cooper, co-deans of the Wiesenthal Center.
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The Lincoln Jewish Federation is very active these days. The women's division is planning a Big Givers Brunch to be held at various homes on July 12 at 11:30 a.m. Women from both the Temple and the Synagogue have agreed to be hostesses for the event. The committee has stressed the idea that all levels of Tzedakah are prized and if this particular event is not in your "ball park," there will be others that will be. Karen Sommer is the chairperson for the brunches. Call her to make your reservation and find out the name and address of your hostess. There are other happeiungs planned for both men and women, either separately or together. Keep reading this column, and you'll be kept apprised of the coining events of the Federation.
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Il(o)w© m®6©© By Sadye-Newman The first day of summer made Father's Day at the Rose Bluihkin Jewish Home a warm welcome. Fathers not only received a lovely boutonniere from LOVE but were entertained with a musical program by the Linda Pollard String Quartet and a delicious tea. Miriam Ben Yaacov, artist in residence, sponsored by the Nebraska Arts Council, The Parsow Foundation and LOVE, has finished the biographies of the residents. A fall reading with participants and their families is planned for the end of the summer. Residents Were treated to a belly dancing program presented by Aimee Kirby, a practicum student from UNO. Aimee originally lived in Egypt and has been very helpful to the residents. It was a warm summer day and the residents were treated to a wine and cheese party on the patio. Roz Zoob was a big help. LOVE congratulates Rose and George Novicoff on their 63rd anniversary. Children from the Dundee Theatre were outstanding -with renditions from "The Sound of Music." Hadasah sponsored an Oneg Shabbat. What a treat to hear Janice Meyerson and her brother. Bob, sing so beautifully, accompanied by their mother. Eve Myerson. Ralph Haog is coming to the home to play chess with Marvin Katz. LOVE welcomes all visitors.
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Approximately 300 people were in attendance last Sunday night to help the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society celebrate its tenth anniversary. After a brief meeting and recognition of three teenage groups for involvement with different facets of Jewish life in Nebraska and Iowa, guest speaker Dr. Ei Rosenbauu, author of "A Taste of My Own Medidne," delighted the crowd with memories of life on North 24th land surrounding) Steet. "It's good to be home," said Dr. "Ed." He also skared insights with the guests about how his own experience with cancer helped him to better understand the "patient experience." Dr. "Ed" told group that when he iniocmed hjs father of his wish to become a phyaidaa, lie wasworried because he knew that his father already had a finanical headache. His father replied, "When you become a doctor, I won't have a headache aoymorcl" After his presentation. Dr. Rosenbaum received a standing ovation and was greeted by many old friawiai Abov* arc. from left oo^oowiw of the NJHS, Mary FSUHMM. Dr. Edward Hniwlmini. Logiae Abraharnson. preddrat. Dr. OUver PoUak, JVJHS cofounder, ud J«Ry,FrMmaa. ottt-foiag sacretary.
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Seldom do we meet three times in a month, but the next meet is June 30. Sam K, will take over because I may be on the' coast for either a briss or a baby naming. At the June 16 Earlybirda, Harry Lobel gave us copies of his contribution to ACRES USA, a scientific journal. He talked about coronary occlusion, on ailments by Nam and Korean vets, and an opinion of blood vessels and their lack, Harry Paskowitz gave an opinion on an editorial about government by talk shows. Art Grossman talked on the shooting of a man by a police officer who was threatened by a knifewielding person. He spoke on hunger and how no one needs to go hungry. He gave a tribute to the late Welcome Bryant, a prominent Afro-American in Omaha, and a note on the L.A. riots. Charlie Fellman told us how to pay for the welfare system. Norm Korney talked of a speech to the Chamber of Commerce. Oiacussed the Chicago riots after the Bull's vic-
tory, and Art reminded us of an article written years ago by Congressman Dan Moyniham on the need for a daddy at home. Norm reminded us of when Mom stayed home. Onward to Amy's Bar and Grill for a buffett luncheon, on the house. Amy thanked ARA for the food, the Motzi by Dave Wine, Benschen by Sam Kaplan. President Irv Nogg thanked the servers, and Major Dome Al Oruch. We stood in memoriam for Charlie Mogul and Julian Klein. Sam Shyken, subbing for Norm, told us that Bill "Pachman, Ed Dolgoff, George Greenblatt, Iz Levinson, and wife, Ann, amd Joe Rice are hospitalized. Treasurer Harry Paskowitz told us that the dues check from the late Julian Klein was returned to the family. Doc Margolin, who's been instrumental in bringing us speakers, told us that Amy brought us entertainers from the Grand Old Players group. Karl Winkler and Syntha Essex performed for us. We sang songs together from the '30s and '40s.
OSI begins case The Justice Department has begun denaturalization proceedings against a Putnam County, N.Y.,. resident suspected of participating in the mass murder of Jewa iq Poland during World War II as a member of the Trawniki SS unit. A complaint against Jack "Jakob" Reimer, 73, was filed in U.S. District
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Tretiak fund provides JCC computer fitness By Claudia Sherman Foundations Public Relations Director Tiie JCC Fitness Center has received funding from the Kenneth Ray Tretiak Memorial Fund for a new computer to provide,personalized exercise "prescriptions" to individuals wishing to establish individualized fitness goals. • A state-of-the-art computerized fitness evaluation* will be based on the results of an individual's ' aerobic capacity, body composition (percent of body fat) , flexibility, strength and endurance assessments. The evaluation will provide personalized exercise programs which can be re-evaluated for improvement after four to six months. Health Services director Linda Kenedy explained. "In addition to fitness testing, the new computer .will eventually be capable of providing nutritional counseling, follow-up letters, motivational pro-
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By David Landau JERUSALEM (JTA)Yitzhak Rabin has made clear that he intends to run the victorious Labor Party with a strong hand and will be beholden to no political or ideological bloc. He promised a "reordering of national priorities" with emphasis on tackling pressing social problems, such as unemployment, and advancing the peace process without compromising Israel's security., Rabin told a news conference in Tel Aviv that he hoped to set up a "stable government" that would be based "not only on one party on the left, but on the religious and other parties" thai accept Labor's leadership and "our basic policies," He said his government would "reflect neither the extreme left nor the extreme right, but the views of the majority of Israeli citizens," which the election results showed support Labor's policies. At his news conference, Rabin enumerated his party's basic policies: •Advancement of the peace process, first and foremost, by negotiations with the Palestinians under the framework laid down in Madrid last October, the goal being to achieve the autonomy agreement prescribed by the 1978 Camp David Accords. • •A "reordering of national priorities" so that government funding goes not to "pohtical settlements" but to create jobs
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By Michel Di Paz PARIS (JTA)-The French University in Moscow will establish a chair in Jewish studies next fall, according to Marek Haltor, the French Jewish writer who foundedthe university in 1991. Halter told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency of his plans as the university graduated its first class. Catherine Tasca, a member of the French Cabinet, and Michele GendreauMassaloux, dean of the University of Paris-the Sorbonne—were in Moscow handing out diplomas to 75 graduates.
Dr. Patricia Newman has been named the new president of the local/regional Anti-Defamation League Board of Directors. Dr. Newman succeeds Lisa Lewis, former president. Other officers include vic6 presidents Mark Belmont and Larry Gendler. Irv Yaffe is member-atlarge. The following board members have been elected to serve three-year terms: Julie Frank, Dr. Richard Freund, Roxanne Hoberman and Janie Kulakofsky.
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Election results TEL AVIV (JTA)Following are the final results of the June 23 elec; tions in Israel. Statisticians say that some 100,000 votes, over five percent of all votes cast, were wasted on the 15 parties that failed to win the necessary 1.5 percent of the vote.to qualify for a Knesset seat. Parties represented in the outgoing Knesset that did not make the threshold include Tehiya (3 seats), the New Liberal Party (3), Tikvah (1), Geulat Yisrael (1) and the Progressive List for Peace (1). The turnout was around 77.5 percent of the electorate, a couple points less than usuali Labor,' 44; Meretz, 12; Likud, 32; Tsomet. 8; Moledet, 3; Shas, 6; National Religious Party, 6; United Torah Front, 4; Hadash Communists, 3; Arab Democratic Party, 2. AWARD POCONO MANOR, PA. (JTA)-Sen. Harris Wofford ID-Pa.) was presented with the Public Service Award by the Workmen's Circle.
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Policy concern voiced By Tom Tugend LOS ANGELES (JTA) —President Bush may well brush off the fact that his policies toward Israel have lost him whatever support he had aLraong Jewish voters. But the same issue could also cost him votes among this country's 50 million evangelical Christians. "We have supported the .president strongly iii the past, but there has been a
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