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Mitzvah Sunday needs volunteers Volunteers are needed to help support Mitzvah Sunday, the furniture . and household goods collection drive set for this Sunday, Aug. 16,10 a.m. -1 p.m. at the northwest basement door of the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. 323 South 132nd Street Planned by the Resettlement Committee of Jewish Family Service to equip apartments for newly arriving refugees from the former Soviet Union, the drive is intended to collect furnishings for at least 14 additional families expected in 1992. Donations are being sought from the community during a one<lay all out drive, according to Mitzvah Sunday chairmen Judy an^d Jerry Marburg. 'We need members of the community to give us a few.hours Sunday to help receive, sort and warehouse the donations as well as volunteers to pick up from families i unable to bring their donations to the Home. ' We also need some volunteers to answer the telephone calls from people ; needing their donations picked up,* Mrs. Marburg said. "We are concentrating thii drive on one day, Aug. 16, for just a few 'hours, and we need help from the cotpmunity to make this effort run BiQOOthly. Volunteers are 'needed to check-in, uiiloadand record the donations as well as pick-up items for people who can-
After orgnnlalng a raoaloa at 8i|pui Delta Tan Theta Chapter at UNI^ MlrUuB Simon totaled up the Income and expenses and fMBd that mmm |S,500 waa left HOT*, iha praaaata a okaak to John M. KrkkaoB, aaaoelata director of development, for uae hi the Ualverslty't Judaic Studies program. Participating alao are Shirley Herman (right), tylvTa Jesa (left) and Bthelyn I right).
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not bring them in per- By Cynthia Mann son," Mr. Marburg said. Statee News Service "One-day drives of this WASHINGTON (JTA) sort have been highly suc- —- President Bush and cessful in other Jewish Israeli Prime Minister communities but this is Yitzhak Rabin engaged in the first time an effort of talks that senior administhis sort has been tration officialB described launched in Omaha. We as "warm and cordial." are confident the commuThe upbeat picture was nity will respond in its delivered at a background customary generous and briefing for reporters at open-hearted way." the president's vacation 'The warehouse has home in Kennebunkport, been seriously depleted in Maine, where it was providing for the 25 fami- strongly hinted that the lies which have already announcement of a longbeen settled in 1992. We awaited loan guarantee know for sure of at least package for Israel would two families expected be forthcoming. before the end of this There was an extensive month. In order to pro- discussion of loan guaranvide them with a placie to tees," an official said, live, we need beds (twin sidding that the talks were or double), chairs, tables, 'constructive and produclinens — all the basic tive." Administration offiitems needed to equip a cials also used the briefing home." to announce that all parTo volunteer one, two ties to the Middle. East or three hours of your peace talks had agreed to time on Mitcvah Sunday, participate in the sixth Aug..16, call the Mar- round, scheduled to begin burgs at 334-0586. If in Washington on Aug. 24. you plan to drop off items The talks at Bush's seaon Aug. 16, Mrs. Marburg side retreat were aimed at said she would appreciate forging closer ties between a call so adequate staffing the two countries and can be arranged. Ar- securing a deal on U.S. rangements to pick up guarantees for billions of larger it^ms of fiimiture dollars of commercial can be made by calling loans Israel wants to help Jewish Family Service, absorb immigrants from 330-2024, or the Mar- the former Soviet Union. burgs. According to officials, 'Mitzvah Sunday does there was considerable not involve a long-term progress on these issues. commitment of a person's They said the two l^ders time or funds, just a few had one-on-one discushours on Aug. 16. It's a sions which "covered a flill wonderful opportunity for people who want to help but cannot make on-going commitments,' the chairmen said.
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range of topics, including loan guarantees, the Arab-Israeli peace negotiations, a survey of the challenges and opportunities in the (Middle East) region," and global problems. The two leaders were later joined by Secretary of State James Baker, National Security Adviser Brent Scowcroft, Israeli Ambassador Zalman Shoval and Cabinet Secretary Elyakim Rub-instein, who heads the Israeli delegation to the peace talks. The only public appeal^ ance came when the two posed for photographs before the talks and exchanged pleasantries that showed Rabin's visit was starting off on the right foot. 'The welcome mat is out," Bush said to Rabin. "We are looking forward to strengthening a relationship that is strong and will be even stronger." Bush added that the prime minister should consider him a friend. •^e would like to make sure there is a better and more intimate relationship between our two countries, our two peoples and our two governments," said Rabin. "And let's hope this visit will give the chance to at least make clear where we stand, what we can do to achieve these goals." The warm remarks and
German State plans Buchenwald memorial
By David Kantor BONN (JTA) — A new memorial will be erected at the site of the Buchenwald concentration camp to ' commemorate the 10,000 Jews who perished at the infamous camp. Plans for the new memorial were announced by the state government of Tburingia, which' was fonnerly part of East Oermaigr. The new marker will replace one cnetad by the Communist regime Uiore that banly mentions that •leva died at the camp. The eBlsting plaque Ibcuaea on the penecutico of Communists and Sovieta under the Nails. Designs for the new memorial will be invited in a competition to be lauoehad Oct. 1 by Thxtringia, following discussions held last month iavtMat (Vpnaantativaa
of the state government, Israel and the Jewish community of (Germany. Funding for the marlier will come tnta Thuringia as well as from private donations, the state government said. The new memorial will be ersdad on the remains of barracks No. 21, where many of the Jews were haUL The announcement came amid ongoing public debate on redesigning and possibly rebuilding memorials left by the ntlsrs of the fonnar Qe^ man Democratic RapubUe. One of tham is at the •Its of Sachsenhausen conoaniratlon camp near Bartin. likely to become a atU fcr ftaquant state vialla whan the Oanaan fw•mmtnt movw lla op«atiflatfraBBooatoBaittD. tttaoUQanunaapltal.
harmonious atmosphere signaled a sharp departure from the chilly relationship Bush maintained with Rabin's predecessor, Yitzhak Shamir. Much of the strain in the relationship was caused by Shamir's resistance to territorial compromise with the Arabs and his unwillingness to fireeze Jewish settlements in the territories, which Bush made a condition for receiving the loan guarantees. Rabin already has demonstrated he will make compromises and is eager to press forward quickly with the peace process. "We would like to give a real chance to the peacp negotiations," he said. Israeli officials announced they would try to change a law that bars
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Scenes of Israel Jon and Kim Broder, children of Anne and Barry Broder, were among the first visitors to view the Omaha Miasion photo exhibit at the. Jewish Community Center. Tht< exhibit will be on display through Sept. 10.
Goldsten Trust seeks grant applications The Herbert Goldsten Trust, benafltting Jewish religious, charitable and educational organiutiona in the metropolitan arsa, is now accepting grant applications, according to Joseph Kirshenbaum, piesidant of the Ooldsten Trust The Trust was eatabUshsd by the late Heihert Goldsten and funded through a baqusit from his aiUte following his death in 1990. Mr. Klnihaiihaum noted that apedal oonakkration will be given to grant applications for pniiacta which require Bubatantial funding that would not otherwise be available ftx>m general community raaourcea and which would have a favorable
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I Theater Arts Guild nominees Among those attending the Theater Arts Guild awards night presentation at the Joslyn Art Museum last weelt are (left photo) Martin and Avlva Shukert and their daughters, Rachel and Ariel. Rachel was nominated for her role in the "Sound of Music." At right, Gail Ginsburg (left) is congratulated by JCC Theater Committee chairman Marcia Lipsman for being nominated for her role in the "Cemetery Club."
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NEW YORK (JTA) — Rae Dalven, historian of Greek Jews and Sephardic scholar, died here July 27 at the age of 87. Dalven, a translator of modem Greek poets, was retired after serving as a professor of English literature and department chairwoman at Ladycliff College in Highland Falls, N.Y.
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The Temple Israel Caring committee Tiosted the first of two picnic suppers for New Americans recently at the home of Beatrice Sommer. The supper was preceeded by swimming, boating, fishing, and games for children. Approximately 47 guests were in attendance, ranging in age from one month to 75 years of age, the announcement stated. • The guests were traiiaported by bus and,' while en route to Ms. Sommer's home, were provided with a history of the Omaha Jewish commjunity by Mary Fellman of the Nebraska Jewish Hiator-ical Society. Mrs. Fellman was assisted by Margarita Treskunova who served as translator, Entertainment was provided by Cantor Karen Webber-Gilat. Chair-person was Paulirie Cowdery; committee members included Bai^bara Rips, Ms., Treskunova, Larisa Treskunova, Carol and Harvey Hoffman, Gina Lewald, Elizabeth Kaplan, and Sara ' Weiner. Misses Lewald, Kaplan, and Weiner supervised the children's games. ' . Gifts of appreciation were given to Ms. Sommer, Mrs. Cowdery, and Mrs. Rips from the Russian guests who asked Ms. Larisa Treskunova to thaifk their hosts m English. The next picnic supper will take place On Aug. 23 at the home of Ms. Sommer. Invitations have been sent in Russian and in English. For ipformation, call thp Temple office, 556-6536.
By Susan Blmbaum NEW YORK (JTA)—A federal judge in Florida has ordered the deportation to Lithuania of a resident of the St. Petersburg area who was a member of a Lithuanian mobile killing uinit during World
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Synagogue Activities 14506 California Omaha, NE 68154 402-8550 Office Hours: MondayThursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a,ra.-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 servTces. The Devar Torah will be given by Marty Shukert Sitter service at 10 a.m. Minha-Ma'ariv' and Havdalah services at 8:15 p.m. SUNDAY: Services at 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Services at 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
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Nowhere else does a single Sidrah demand so much of the believer. Nowhere else does a single Sidrah include so much of the eternal verities of Judaism. i For our Sidrah includes a restatement of the Ten Utterances (Commandments) and then goes on to the Shema. These are not the totality of Judaism; but they are very much indeed. And their influence on the moral and religious life of humankind has been incalculable. The Shema, reiteratd in both Christianity and Islam, affirms a belief in the unique Oneness of God. The interpretations, however, of that Oneness and of the concept of God itself have been as numerous as the thinkers who have put their minds to these concepts. A writer in a recent Jewish periodical demands that Blumkin Home "Authentic Jews" believe in a supernatural God who SATURDAY: has chosen Israel as his vehicle of teaching mankind. SerWces are held in the IH-obably every Jew of my generation was taught that Goldsten Chapel at 9 a.m. as a child. and are conducted by In more recent times, 'other concepts of God Euid of Yale Halperin, Harry Israel have surfaced in the Jewish community, includNoodell, and Iz ing the non-supernatural God of Reconsrtuctionism BogdonofT. and its much less chauvinistic (but very loyal!) concept Members of the commu-' " of Israel. nity are invited to join That writer specifically excluded Reconstructionists residents for the service, from the company of "Authentic Jews." as well as the kiddush folAlthough Seconstructionists can admirably well lowing. argue for themselves, I took the trouble to write to that Special memorial ser- periodical. I suggested that a poll of loyal (and pious!) vices are held on the last reform and conservative rabbis would also exclude a Saturday of each month. mtyority of them from the ranks of "Authentic Jews," were the criterion to be belief in a supernatural God Offutt who chose Israel. Moreover, the same for a large Capehart Chapel majority of reform and conservative laymen. 25th St. and Capehart Furthermore, I ventured to say, the same also, very Omaha, NE 68123 likely, for a niEuority of Jews who hold membership in 294-6051 "orthodox" congregations. FRIDAY: I suggested that loyalty to the House of Israel togethServices at 8 p.m. er with adherence to its ways was a better criterion than the belief that there was a supernatural God watching us and listening to our prayers. Thanks to you .. Ix)ng years ago Y. L. Peretz, a brillant non-practising it works ... Jew, an Elast European Yiddish writer, understood it for ALL OF US better. In one of his stories, a college-educated son taunted his father. "Do you think that (jod likes it when you fawn upon him three times a day, and say, 'Great, (^ mighty, awesome, exalted God...Creator of all? Or doesn't he wish you would stop it?" The father, a simple tailor, thought about it a Unitad Way moment and then replied. "I don't know what God thinks. It doesn't matter. Biit a Jew has to dawen."
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Patty and Steve Nogg rest after climbing Masada. "^t was exhausting, but we eqjoyed the magnificent view during our climb."
A learning experience By Steve Hogg */^»'»— The UJA Omaha Spring Mission was the best I knew going to Israel was going to be an educational experience, but I didn't realize what an emotional attachment I would have with Israel and her people. It energized me to come home and continue the work of strengthening our Jewish community. What impacted me most was our visit to Yad Vashem, the Holocaust memorial. The day started with a powerful presentation by Michael Renner regarding the Holocaust. He explained not only the history, but just as important, what we as Jews must do now. Mr. Renner challenged us to step forward in our communities, be proud of being a Jew, and never put ourselves in a position where we lack initiative pertaining to our Jewish welfare. He stated we must leatj by example so that our children understand the importance of Jewish history and how it effects us daily. After Mr. Renner's presentation, we went to Yad Vashem and to Yad Layeled — the memorial fdr the children who 'died in the Holocaust. The memorials were presented with great dignity. 1 will always remember the sensitivity within our mission group and the special friendships that were made on this trip. I feel very fortunata and proud to have taken partin this tnission.
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Rabbi Michael Graetz, whose parenta, Marian and Maijorie Graetz are reaidenta of Lincoln, ia the new preaident oftheRabbi«leal Aaaembly of laraeL Here, he take* a look ' at the Herbert Goldaten Chapel in the Roae Blomkln Jewish Home.
By Morria Mallne A tww project undertaken by the Maaorti movement in Israel is helping Russian and Ethiopian immigrants tmderstand the reaUties of the Jewish world. According to Rabbi Michael Graetz, formerly of Lincoln, the new president of the Rabbinical Assembly of Israel, the new project is aimed at providing the immigrants with information not easily available to them.' In an interview, he said his organization of 120 Conservative rabbis has taken a two-prong approach toward helping the newcomers understand just what is available in the Jewish world. "We have opened courses for Russians who were teachers in their native land giving them an opportimity to learn basic Judaism and Jewish sociology." He said the enrollees study twice a week for one year and then use their new-found knowledge to teaich other By Bernie Mosow groups. The first group of 24 has finished and is now teachExciting news! We're expectingi No, not me, but the ing and some 500 students are now active in the City of Lincoln is expecting a new family. Some time Beersheva, Netanya and Jerusalem areas, he added. about December, a yotmg Russian family, Mark, 23, Rabbi Graetz said a different approach is being and Danyal, 20, Kapengut, will be coming fixjm Minsk appUed for the benefit of the Ethiopians, to join the Lincoln Jewish community. Before their He explained that while the Russians came without journey, however, the Kapenguts will be welcoming a any background in Judaism, the Ethiopians brought baby to their midst. with them strong religious traditions different from the All of us will be called upon to rally round our newrest of world Jewry. comers - as our forebearers did for their "lansmen". To Rabbi Graetz pointed out that Ethiopians are select- set up a home in these times will be more taxing than ed for the training on the basis of their Hebrew skills it was in days gone by and assistance for such a young and their interest in becoming para-professionals in couple will be sorely needed. I'm sure the Jews of social viork. Lincoln (always a caring group) will help Mark and •"We teach them what exists in the Jewish world, giv- Danyal over the rough spots and give the support, both ing them a firm imderstanding of the differences." moral and otherwise, that will be needed.' He said about 20 highly motivated young people This is a new undertaking here, but other communiwere selected for the first class which received a three- ties across the coimtry }many smaller than ours have month course. been doing this successfiilly for some years. Youll be The mcyor components were social work skills so that reading more about this project in the coming weeks, they could help their brethren cope with society. so stay'timed for the latest updates on coming events. Religion was the smallest component of the course. Rabbi Graetz said that while a grant subsidized the initial activity, Masorti is looking to its Washington, SAVE THE DATE!!! D.C., Foundation for Conservative Judaism in Israel, Sunday, August 30, to provide endowment funds for ongoing programs.
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By Michele Chabin and Gil Sedan JERUSALEM (JTA) — Several hundred refugees from the battle zones of Moldova are due to arrive in Israel this month, as part of a special rescue operation by the Jewish Agency. Jewish Agency Chairman Dinitz told the Knesset Imlnigration and Absorption Committee
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Many reasons are given for the celebration. The festivities of the 16th of Av ceased with the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 C.E. The weight of the mourning process stopped these celebrations. The Talmud records an interesting reason for' the 16th of Av festivities. During the lifetime of Moses and thereafter, Jews were only allowed to marry within their own tribe. (There were 12 tribes, each one the descendants of one of Jacob's 12 sons.) This decree against inter-Jewish intermarriage was instituted to insure that the land, which would be apportioned in Israel among the 12 tribes, would remain within the tribe. ~ This marriage prohibition was very traumatic. With the decision of the land of Israel, inter-tribal marriage was permitted. Another explanation compares the 15th of Av to Yom Kippur. We have been able to reconstruct the chronology of the year the Jews left Egypt. It has been determined that the second set of Ten Commandments (the first were destroyed with the sin of the Golden Calf) were given on Yom Kippur. This was an indication that the Jews had been forgiven for their past indiscretion. Similarly, the 16th of Av was an indication that the Jews had been forgiven for the sin of the spies calumny against the land of Israel and (3-d. The Midrash to Lamentations tells us that on every Tisha B'Av (the ninth of Av), while the Jews went for their 40 year sojourn in the desert, 16,000 Jews died for their acquiescence in the sin of the spies; the last year in the desert, the last 16,000 were prepared to die, but did not. They waited another five days assuming that their calculations were incorrect. When it reached the fiill moon on the 16th of Av, they realized they were correct in their calculation and that G-d had ended the decree. As a result, the Jewish people rejoiced. How was the 15th of Av celebrated? The talrnud tells US that Jewish girls dressed in borrorwed white garments. Even a yoimg princeas followed the tradition, and she sought out the clothing form the daughter of the High Priest. No one wore their own clothes 80 that all the young ladies would be equal and no one
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Music warms the hearts of the residents of the Rose Bltunkin Jewish Homo, and the month of July brought, By Hannah Rennard, age 13 cheer to everyone. Editor's note: The Stephen and Barbara The Womeii's League of Beth El Synagogue sponRennard fcunlly recently returned to their home sored a musical program of songs sung by Stan in Omaha after spending a year in Italy where Widman who was accompanied by Esther Wax at the Dr. Rennard, who was on a sabbatical from the piano. Volunteers were Sandi Ostrow, Gloria Smith, University of Nebraska Medical Center, was Rachel Rosenberg, Mary Fellman, Ann Wolfson, studying at the University of Milan. Wyman and Joyce White. I think that probably the hardest thing for me in Zarina Kosinovsky, an accomplished pianist, enterItaly was learning the language. For my mom, it was tained at a tea given by Hadassah. doing all of our laundry. On Wed., Aug. 12, a Caribbean picnic was held on You might be wondering what we were doing in the patio, followed by a mini-coi>cert sponsored by Italy. Ova oversized family of eight kids and ray par- •LOVE at which Jimmy Latin's Quartet performed. ents went on a sabbatical in Italy. I think that now, looking back, some of the scary things were actually pretty funny. Like when our rental car was stolen. A firiend of ours rented a car for us to use. When we came back ftx)m dinner one night, it was gone. Our friend laughed and said "Now you've experienced Naples." Other things weren't quite so funny. Like when we thought we lost my sister in France, or when my mom's wallet was stolen. We did lota of traveling. We went all over Italy and a little in Belgium, France, Switzerland and (3ermany. My favorite place was most likely Sicily, specifically Members of B'nai Israel Synagogue join in Agrigento. Agrigento is a place with lots of Greek song at the congregation's 1992 Shabbat retreat ruins. It was only recently discovered and if you look which was held at Camp Calvin Crest in at the ground you see tons of broken pottery that's Fremont, NE. Activities included a Shabbat morning outdoor service, children's Shabbat 2,000 or so years old. I found a rather large piece half workshops, study sessions, athletics, and havin the ground. I dug it up and then the people who dallah. From left: Ellen Fennick, Philine worked there said I could keep it. It's my favorite souWangemann, Ann Johnston, Jeff Ferber, Debbie venir. Simon, and Paul Simon. The worst thing was having to leave my friends at the end of the year. When I first arrived the kids at my school were very friendly, so I made friends very quickly. I really eryoyed spending time with them in school and learning what they did in their free time. I went to the Piacenza conservatory. It is a music school so I had two violin lessons and two vocal lessons a week. The teachers encouraged creativity so students could always doodle in class. Free time was usually spent "fare la vasca", literally "make like a fish." Instead of shopping in a mall we walked up and down the two main streets in Piacenza, VETERINARIAN RECOMMENDED our town, and we would always run into' friends as we went Breeders and I'm glad to be back in the USA, but Fll always miss Italy. i Exhibitors of
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B'nai B'rith Women to honor presidents
irths Michael and Slieri Abramson announce the Aug. 4 birth of their daughter, Jaime Elizabeth. Jaiiiie has a brother Bradley David, 6 and a sister Erin Rachael, 3. Grandparents are Alvin and Doris Abramson of Omaha and Sidney and Roberta Weissmtin of St. Louis, MO. Great-grandfather is Sam Karsh of St. Louis. Danna and Larry Katzman of Seattle, WA announce the birth of a son, Gabriel, on Aug. 5. Grandparents are Maury and Madeline Katzman and Lee and Sylvia Miller of Slaterville Springs, NY. Maternal great-grandmbther is Etta Dordek of Chicago.
By Betty Goldstrom, event chairman B'nai B'rith Women will honor its past presidents and life members at a pot-luck dinner and program Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Corinne Levin, 906 South 96th street. Robin Winner, regional director of Gateway Region, Kansas City, and Barbara Victor, regional chairman, will conduct the installation of new officers. Committee members include Natalie Schlauger and Frieda Krizelman. Plans call for a seminar to take place the following morning at a location to be announced. Those to be honored include: past presidents, Bess AronofT, Celia Barren, Gail Abramson, Rachel Bleicher, Judy Cooper, Rosaline Epstein, Beth Friedman, Betty Goldstrom, Judy Katskee, Hedy Kirke, Frieda Krizelman, Rose Kaufman, Bess Pollak, Florence Schneider, Marion B. Strauss, Esther Wax, Marsha P. Rosenberg and Sheila.Anderson. Also, life members, Sheila Anderson, Bess Aranoff, Shirley Brody, Judy Cooper, Rosie Fellman, Molly Franklin, Arlene Goodman, Janet Gurwitch, Francine Juro, Ida Kaiman, Hedy Kirke, Frieda Krizelman, Sigrid L. Bauni, Judy Paul, Gertrude Pergam, Bess Pollak, Edith Ross, Jacque Sacks, Monica Sacks, Florence Schneider, Marion Strauss, Mary Lou Walker, Esther Wax, Judy Weiner, Beverly Franklin, Corinne Levin, Rose Kaufnvan, Marian Silverstein, Shayne G. Sacks, Fran Coren, Beth Friedman and Helen Shukert. '
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Midwest Jewish singles may join the JCC Singles for a Big Summer Bash on Aug. 30 at 4 p.m. at the JCC. In addition to a cobk-out, there will be door prizes, a DJ, dancing and a chance to meet and visit with other singles. The cost of the event is $10 per person. For information, contact Aimee Kirby, adult services director, at 334-8200, ext. 232.
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Skinheads To Gather ROME (JTA) — NeoNazi Skinheads from Italy, France and Germany are planning to hold a rally at Fregene, a beach resort near Rome, on Aug. 23, according to a report in the daily II Messaggero. But local authorities are determined that such a rally will not take place, the newspaper said.
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Cruising with NCSY The National Conference of Synagogue Youth (NCSY) will sponsor a "cruise" down the Missouri River on Aug. 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The announcement stated that entertainment, dancing, learning, and dinner will be part of the evening's program. Jr. NCSY is open to all Jewish youth in the Omaha area who are in grades five to seven and Senior NCSY is open to all Jewish teens in grades eight to 12. Both Omaha chapters are regional award winners for "Beat Chapter." Cost for current NCSY members and their guests is $2; cost for adults is $5. For information or reservations, call Lynne Saltzman at 333-9778. For information about NCSY, call advisor Rabbi Allan Gonsher, 558-2767.
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Chautaugua presentation confronts racism Professor Pace will give The Nebraska Humanities Council, in coopera- a public address in North tion with the Omaha High's Viking Center at World Herald Founda- 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 20. tion, the Omaha Public There will be a public Schools, and the Rogers presentation for young people the folFoundation are lowing morning the sponsors of at 10:30 a.m. in the one-man North High's , play "Young Mr. gymnasium. Douglass," The public may which will be attend "Fredpresented in erick Douglass' Omaha Aug.20address under 23. the Chautauqua Charles Pace, tent at the Q125 professor of Afri- Charles Pace "Birthday Bash." can-American studies at Purdue Uni- The weekend's events will versity, will give a Chau- culminate in Prof, pace's tauqua portrayal of the public sermon at the nineteenth century black Newman United Methabolitionist Frederick odist Church, 2273 S Douglass. Professor street in Lincoln at 11 Pace, as Douglass, con- a.m. on Aug. 23. "Chautauqua" perforfi-onts race lelations, the dichotomy of being both mances are based on the black and American, and, Native American name of in his sermon, the a lake in New York, a Christian Church's role small town on that lake, in perpetuating slavery and a type of popular and racism, the an- education and entertainment which started there. nouncement stated.
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Yoga workshop Lilias Folan, a nationally known Hatha Yoga teacher, will conduct four workshops at the JCC on Sept. 20-21. The class material will include yoga exercisis and relaxation techniques and will be adapted for all levels of experience. Yoga is a way to develop the body without risk of iryury and requires a minimal investment of time and money, said Al Bream, JCC Health and P.E. supervisor. Health professionals including physicians, psychotherapists and physical therapists recognize the value of yoga to both the mind and the body, Mr. Bream stated. The Sunday workshops wUl be 1:30- 4:30 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday's workshops will be 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The cost for the three hour session is $30 for JCC members and $35 for non-members. The two hour sessions are $20 for JCC members and $25 for non-members. The announcement stated that participants should eat only a light meal before attending a workshop, wear comfortable, loose clothing and
enriched." A review in the Boston Globe said that "The Jews of Spain left hurriedly, in a state of shock and humiliation, often with little more than their language and customs. Their music was sufficiently complex and flexible to absorb influences of other lands without losing its core. That core, the lost world and soul of the Sephardim, is what The Voice of the Turtle i& about." Tickets are available at the JCC, 334-8200. The concert is sponsored by the Morton A. Richards Fund, the Murray H. and Sharee C. Newman Supporting Foundation, and the Nebraska Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
The Jewish Ciiltural Arts Council will sponsor a Sephardic concert featuring The Voice of the Turtle quartet on Aug.30 at 7 p.m. in the JCC theatre. This program is part of the year-long commemoration of the quincentenary of the expulsion of the Jews from Spain, 1492: The Other Event that changed the World. The group has been together for over 17 years and have worked to research, rescue, and perform the "almost lost music of the Sephardim." Th6 announcement stated that the musicians share diverse talents in their mastery of 20 instruments including the guitar, flute, repee, mandolin, the shawn, and medieval bagpipe. The music represents love songs, historical accounts, and fairytales of the Sephardim. Judith Wachs, spokesperson for the group, expresses that "in every single song, the layers we uncover as we work together to interpret show where the song has been and how it has been
Soldiers Charged JERUSALEM (JTA) — Six Israel Defense Force soldiers, three of them officers, were found guilty of negUgence in the wake of a daring raid by Arab terrorists recently into Israel's Civil Administra- tion headquarters.
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