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Goal: 100% participation
1993 UJA/Federation Campaign By Barbara Chandler, Federation public relations director
government in Israel, but we must remember, Israel's willingness to yield concerning the West As the 1993 UJA/ Bank settlement issue Federation Cannpaign will be expensive. The gets under way, Tom cost of resettling the Fellinan and Phil Schra- immigrants will be much ger, chairmen of the greater than it would Men's Division, and Zoe have been otherwise. Riekea, chairman of the Settlements on the West Women's Division, share Bank are the equivalent their thoughts on the sit- of our suburbs in terms of uation in Israel and the the costs of building and task ahead for our com- providing services. Now munity. people will have to settle What are your in the most populous thoughts on the new areas where it will be Labor party govern- much more expensive to ment in Israel? build and provide serTom: The prospects for vices. peace are very exciting. Zoe: This new governSome people curtailed ment is based on consultheir giving in the past tation, not confrontation. few years due to the lack They are ready to talk. of progress in the peace Israel will never give up talks, but we are seeing it« security, but there is progress in that area with room to negotiate and the new government Our that is very promising. What is your goal for own Jewish community set the pt^ce earlier this this year's campaign? Zoe: Education is an year with our support of the loan guarantee pro< important goal for the gtata — something we Women's Division-^-educan be very proud of, and cation about what the now it looks like Pres- Federation and its agenident Bush will support cies are doing, education about the needs in Israel. the loan guarantees. Phil: We are very This year's campaign encouraged by the new theme is The promise is
one thiflg, the reality is everything." Our dollars are the promise; what we have in our Jewish community and in Israel is the reality of those dollars. We want to raise the level of awareness about those realities thirough educational programming and through the mission programs. Missions to Israel are the best way to bring it all together. Tom: The need for Continuing Exodus funds continues. We still have oppressed Jews in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union who need our help to escape rising anti-Semitism and a worsening economic situation. Our Continuing Exodus goal for this year is $900,000. We will be asking those who did not make a Continuing Exodus pledge last year to consider a gift this year to be paid over a ttarae year period. ' ^' Phil: We endorse the view stated in recent Jewish Press articles that Omaha is the Number One Jewish community in the United States. But as great as this community is, we have a goal to make
Jewish teen tour aims at New York More Jews live in New York City than in any other dty in the world, making it a center for modem Jewish culture, according to an announcement for a tour to New »rkk City. Jewish teens from Omaha can tour New York and learn more about Judaism in a rje< weeklong program sponsored by the National Conference of Synagogutf Youth (NCSY) on Dec. 25 to Jan. 3 and Dec. 27 to Jan. 6. The tour includes study sesaiona in which students will study Torah with teens from NCSY groups nationwide. I'he tour will include stops at Ellis Island, Yeshiva University, ihi Lower East Ide, and Spanish and Portuguese synagogues. The teens will spend Shabbat with ibavicher Hasidiro in Crown Heights. "New York ofTera Jewish possibilities not available anywhere else in the U.S.," id Rabbi Mark Urkowiu, who will lead the earlier trip. Lomne Saltxman will lead * later trip. To Join the tour, teens must be enrolled in United Talmud Torah of Omaha High ihool and two supplemental^ classes at Beth Israel, must be members of NCSY and attend an NCSY Shabbaton, and must have a letter of recommendation fVxnn their rabbis.
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ZoeiUekes PhilSchrager it even better. Presently cant changes in the camonly 60% of our Jewish paign this year. First, population contributes to we've expanded the numthe campaign. Our goal is ber of captains in each to achieve 100% partici- division and we've repation in the campaign cruited two to three times regardless of the size of as many workers as in gift. We want to proudly the past. In addition, say that this is the only campaign volunteers are community in the world serving as mentors in all where every person gives divisions. For example, something. We can accom- older donors are working plish this goal because we with the Young Men's have pride in our com- Division and donors at munity and faith in ohe higher giving levels are another. serving as chairmen in all Are you introducing divisions. any Innovations to this Zoa: We are developing year's campaign? new progranuning for our Phil: To create a broad- Young Women's Division er base of participation, that will focus on educawe've made some signifi- tion and sharing ideas.
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Tom Fellman Once people understandthe realities, they find that place in their hearts to give. Toin; The future of our community's success lies in broadening the base of contributors, and education is the key to that goal. We want to enlighten every individual about where their dollars are going, such as the day care center at the JCC, and encourage everyone to see first-hand the absorption of olim in larael. Missions to Israel are the strongest link to our Jewish heritage.
Jewish Family Service addresses behavior By Alice Wetsa,JF8 "Eating Feelings," a shop is Dora Goldstrom, four-part workshop de- who has a B.S. degree in signed to address behav- education and an M.S. ior and attitudes that degree in guidance and lead to overeating, will be counseling. Mrs. Goldpresented by Jewish strom has spent the last Family Service as part of 10 years professionally its Family Life Education helping individuals to Uve with the problems of seriea. Co-sponsored by Beth overeating, to make adEl Synagogue, the ses- justments involved with sions will be held on four weight loss and to mainoonsecutive 'I\iaaday evan- tain healthy eating behufs, Oct. 37, Nov. 3, 10, haviors and Ufostyle. Mrs. Opldstrom says and 17 at Beth El, Avm?9 p.m. Cost 130 and indi- the purpose of "Bating viduals must register for Fealingi" is not to outline ^11 four sessions in ad- another diet plan, but rather to look at tha purvance. Instructor fbr the work- pose food serves in our
lives, other than nounshment, and to learn how to manage our resulting behaviors. "We will be exploring the origins of attitudes that each individual has developed over the yeara, Ttnd ways to redevelop trust in our ability to care for ourselves, and find ways to refocus on the importance of exercise and body image," Mrs. Goldstnon said. Deadline for registration is Get 23. For tnibrmation, call Jewish Family, Service, 330-9034.
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^ Our Man in Israel Migor concerns By Carl Alpcrt
HAIFA—The Yoiti Kippur seaBon affords opportunity for contemplation and spiritual stock-taking. Hence it is our annual custom at this time to ponder on the m£uor problems facing Israel as well. The following is our list of m^or concerns which this country must face up to in the coming year. Many of these, problems appear on the list year after year, but their respective order of importance may vary, with changing circumstances. Some do indeed disappear, only to be replaced by new worries. The list is given in what we consider the order of their significance. 1. Peace Talka. Talks with the Arabs, on one front or another, may continue regularly or fitfully, but the essential problem remains: how much more is Israel prepared to compromise and to be conciliatory, and how far are the Arabs prepared to go with substantial action on their part to reduce the threats, hostility and aggressiveness which today characterize the attitude of .the Arab Hvorld as a whole toward Israel. 2. Relatlona with the UA Israel's dependence on the U.S., both economic and political, has reached such a stage that the security of our country may well depend on the outcome of the elections in November. The present honeymoon may be regarded as an interim period, following which Israel could Well be called upon to pay a very high price for continued backing. 3. Use of the Foreign Loans. There will undoubtedly be considerable fiinds available. Domestically, the Israel government will be subjected to enormous pressures to use this money to plug holes, to pay internal political debte and to prop up white elephants rather , than to invest it in undertakings which will bolster the economy and create employment. Will Rabin and his coalition have the strength to withstand such pressures? 4. Government Stability. Likud lost the election, but Labor's victory was a marginal one. A truly stable coalition which can endure for four years vni\ require compromises and payoffs, and in the end may be dependent on the support of the Arab members of the Kneaset. The diametrically opposed views of the many smaller parties appear to make a broader coalition almost impossible. 5. Unemployment. Unless there is a steady and substantial decline in unemployment among both new immigranU and veteran Israelis, the country may be faced with social unrest that could undermine the efforts to attain a political understanding with the Arabs.
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"Memories of Jewish North 24th Street" Exhibit in the J.c!c. Gallery and Museum. We invite everyone to enjoy the nostalgia and history of this exhibit through October 30,1992. Come anytime when the J.C.C. is open. ALSO, HELP US CELEBRATE OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY ON OCTOBER 25TH.
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6. SettlementB in the We«t Bank. The problem is not only the halting of further settlements in some areas, but also the withdrawal of support from settlements where some 120,000 Jews live today. The policy that Jews may be forbidden to liv^ in certain neighborhoods has fiightening connotations, 7. Absorption of New Inunigrante. The problems are economic, social and administrative. Integration of almost half a million newcomers in a relatively short period of time is a majnmoth task under any circumstances. The process is going on steadily and with greater success than is generally realized, but there are still too many delays and pitfalls. 8. Intiftida. The great m^ority of the Arab population desires peace no less than Israelis, but there is a hard core of nationahst extremists and Moslem fundamentalists who disavow the peace negotiations, and wrill continue to resort to terror. A strong hand wriU be needed. 9. Health System. The reorganization of the national health care system launched by the previous administration has been sidetracked. The country is still faced by a melange of private health insurance plans, a bankrupt Kupat Cholim of the Histadrut, a network of government hospitals and a growing private practice of medicine. Some order and system are required.
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Auditions for "Hanukkah Stoi7 Theatre" will be held at the Jewish Community Center at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18. Director M. Michele PhilUps needs children ages 8 to 15 for the performance. To audition, they will be asked to read from the script and prepare a short song to sing. This fullscale production, specially commissioned for the J.C.C, will be performed Dec. 6, 6, and 13 at the J.C.C. For more information, call the theatre department at 334-8200.
NATHAN KAIMAN
Services for Nathan G. Kaiman, 66, were conducted Get 2 with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary, nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Jewish Federation of Omaha.
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FMDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat service at 6:30 p.m. SATURDAY: Morning service, 8:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary and Xooldstein Chapel. Jr. Congregation at 10 a.m. in the Recreation room. Sitter Service is provided by Sisterhood beginning at 10 a.m. A Kiddush hosted by JUDAICA SHOP Sisterhood follows ser; Open Tuesday through vices. Class with Rabbi on Thursday. 10:30 a.m.-2 this week's Torah portion p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.following Kiddush in the noon. Goldstein Chapel. Talmud Class with B'NAI MITZVAH Rabbi at 5:40 p.m. folRyan Lercher, son of lowed by Mincha at 6:30 David Lercher and Minp.m. Shales Seudos, nie Abromowitch, will Mariv, and Havdalah con- become a Bar Mitzvah at clude services. Minha-Ma'ariv services, SUNDAY: Saturday, Oct.l7. Shacharit at 9 a.m. Andrew Robinson, son WEEKDAYS: of Judy and John RobinMorning services at 7 son, will become a Bar a.m. Mitzvah on Friday, OctoEvening service, 6:30 ber 9 and Saturday, p.m. October 10. Each weekday evening between Mincha and SUKKAH Ma'ariv, Mishnayes study DECORATINQ sessions are led by Rabbi The annual sukkah Urkowitz. decorating party and sack SUNDAY, Oct. 11 Succoh decorating party lunch will be Sunday for all children from 12:30 morning, Oct. 11, after p.m. until 3 p.m. Lunch Talmud Torah classes. will be served and the Registrations forms have children then will deco- been mailed. rate the synagogue Succoh. There is no charge, SUKKOT but reservationa are needSunday, Oct. 11ed. Minha-Ma'ariv - 6 p.m. There is Kidush in the Monday, Oct.l2-MornSuccah on Yom Tov Sue- ing, 9:30 a.m., Minhacot (the first two days) Ma'ariv, 6 p.m. and Shabbat Choi Hamoed Tuesday, Oct.13 - Mornafter Ma'ariv and the ing, 9:30 a.m., Minhamorning services. Ma'ariv, 6:65 p.m. Hoi HaMoed (Wednessuccor day, Thursday, Friday) SCHIDULE Mornings, 6:30 a.m.; Sunday, OctU Evenings, 6:30 p.m. Candle lighUng, 6:32 p.m. Shabbat Hoi HaMoe<i Evening service, 6:30 p.m. Sukkot onday.OctU Friday, Oct 16, Minha, MofTungMTvice,8:4Sain. Ma'ariv, 6 p.m. Candk Ughtiiig, 7:37 p.in. Saturday, Oct. 17, MornEveninc Mrvice, 6:30 p.m. ing, 9:30 a.m., Minha^OeU3 Ma'ariv, 6:30 p.m. Morning Mrvlca, 8:46 k.m. Sunday. Oct. 18. HoahEvening wrvtM, 6'.30 p.m. ana Rabbah, 9 a.m. Shmini Atzeret/Simhat CHOL NAMOIO Torah. Oct. 14,15,16 Sunday evining, Oct. Evening servica at 6:20 18.6 p.m. p.m. and morning Mrvioe Monday, Oct 19 - Mornat 7 am, ing, 9-.a0 a.m. (Yiskor and dedication SHABBAT of mamoral plaquea) CHOL NAMOIO Simhat Torah • MinhaCandle lighting, Friday, Ma'ariv, 6:30 p.m. P:22 p.m. HakaCot. 7 p.m. Friday evening, OcL 16, Tuesday, Oct.20 - Morn. ) p.m. ing, 9:30 a.m.. MinhaSaturday morning, Oct Ma'ariv, 6:4S p.m. 7. fl:45nm. Mincha, Oc. LUNCH n* LIANN LiH ' urn with the II i«ume on Bath 11 Synagoflua Thuraany, uti.l5. USM California Omaha, NB 08154 •ARLV CHILDHOOD I'nront and ihiM lunch nnd loam ' '16 Iran »K y lit I2ir> ( i,m.-5 p.m. Friday - 9 ages 2 thrijuiili D. Keaervaliona srv rvquired and |Lm.-4 p.m. nent through a. 3;K>-1790or Rabbi Paul Draian and »(• " ' "<'rkovlti KriHui- nchulman, 4966875. l« .rvicM.
Tamplaiaraal 7023 Cass Street Omaha, NE 68132 656-6636 FRIDAY: Shabbat Evening Service 8:15 p.m. Rabbi Azriel, Rabbi Fink and Cantor WebberGrilat will officiate. Rabbi Fink will speak on "If I Had a Hammer." The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by Linda and Joel Patton in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Jennifer Patton. 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. SUNDAY: Erev Sukkot Service 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Azriel, Rabbi Fink and Cantor WebberGilat will officiate. Members of the Congregation are asked to bring canned foods to this family Sukkah Service. A special Oneg will follow. MONDAY: Sukkot Morning Service 11:15 a.m. SITTER SERVICE Sitter Service is available for the 8:15 Shabbat Evening Service as well as the 11:15 Shabbat Morning Service. Sitter Service will also be available for the 7:30 Sukkot Evening Service. Please make a reservation so we may plan accordingly. There are no facilities for infants.
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2:30 p.m. For those who are not members of the Forest Association, there is a $3.50 fee. In the event of inclement weather, the walk will be rescheduled. MEN'S CLUB BRUNCH Sunday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m.. Congressman Peter Hoagland will discuss pertinent issues at the Men's Club Brunch. A question and answer session will follow. Join us for pur traditional lox and bagels. Non-Men's Club members, $3. TOW Torah on Wheels (TOW) will be held Tuesday, Oct. 13, from noon to' 1:15 p.m. at Omaha Steaks International, 10909 John Gait Boulevard. Reservations are required. Please phone the Temple office.
Blumkln Homa SA-TURDAY: Services are held in the (Soldsten Chapel at 9 a.m. Members of the community are invited to join residents for the service, as well as the kiddush following. Special memorial services are held on the last Saturday of each month. MONDAY: First day Sukkot, 9 a.m. Shemini Atzeret, Oct. 19 Morning service, 9 a.m. Yiskor service, 10:30
B'nal laraal 618 Mynater Street CouncUBIuffisIA 51503 322-4705 For information, call ADULT Ellen Fennick at 390B'HAI MITZVAH Adult B'nai Mitzvah 9062, or leave a message offers an opportunity to on the synagogue answerexplore Jewish History, ing machine, 322-4705. Bible, Liturgy, Philo- FRIDAY: 7:30 p.m; led by Marty sophy and Hebrew. Learn the parts of the Rosenberg. worship service; enhance SUNDAY: Religious school opens, your prayer skills - read from the Torah, and 10 a.m. to noon. study in a group setting FRIDAY, Ootie Service and Simchat with some of tne mpst knowledgeable instruc- Torah observance. 7:30 p.m. at the synagogue, led tors in Omaha. CUuaea, which are held by Marti Nerenstone and Tuesday evenings from 7- Marty Rosenberg. 9 p.m, will begin Oct. 13. SUNDAY) Get. 18 Holiday workshop on The fee is $60. Please call the Temple ofHce to Simchat Torah. 10 a.m. to noon at the JCC. r^liater. Annual hayrack ride at 3:30 p.m. followed by potluck dinner at Green Hill B'NOT MITZVAH Jennifer Ann Patton, Farm, home of Freda and daughter of Linda and Jerome Bleicher. Please Joel Patton, will celebrate call synagogue for reeerher Bat Mitzvah at the vaUorw. Shabbat Mominig Service, Saturday, Oct.lO. Emily Chabad Houaa Hcth Fine, daughter nf 1322 So. 119th Street .Snra and Robert KMIM, Omaha, NE 88144 ' will celebrate her Uiii e»71UU Mltsvah at the Shabbat Morning Service, Satur- SATURDAY: Davening at 9:30 a.m. day, Oct. 17. with Kiddush following services. SUNDAY: SHABBAT WALK Oavaning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. Rabbi Fink will lead n wuNndMYi " ' >dclaaa.9:30a.m. two hour Shabbat walk iish for adults, for families in Fontenetli ii' Forettt. All interested should TU Aii»" meet at the Fontenelle Forest Nature Center at noon.
By Rabbi MycrS. Kripke
1992
Paraahat Ha'azinu Sukkot: The World and the World of Nature Our Sidrah opens with a dramatic appeal to Heaven and Earth, all of the physical world, to give ear to the vision that follows. It serves to underline the importance of the unfolding scenario of Israel's later life, as the poet sees it, and the theme of disloyalty and loyalty to the Lord's commands. One is intrigued by the appeal to all of Nature. Would it not have been enough to appeal to all of the House of Israel within reach of the poet's voice — or to those of later generations who would read his words? The question answers itself. All the generations of mankind must perish; but Heaven and Earth remain. Remain, that is to say, in the Biblical view, so long as their Creator, Lord of Heaven and Earth, walls it. My reflection carries me ftirther. We have just fmished with Yom Kippur and its solemnity, and we are on the verge of celebrating Sukkot, with its calls for rejoicing. How does one rejoice? With the symbols of Nature, Lulav and Etrog. Sukkot reminds us that we are children of Nature, that we are of the Earth, that our joy, our sustenance and our lives themselves derive from the Earth. When I arrived in Omaha many years ago, I was regularly surprised and a bit puzzled by the radio and television announcements of the prices of hvestock and agricultural products, on a daily basis. I had come from an industrial state. I had lived all my life in cities. But Omaha was a city with its ear attuned to the agricultural world. The city derived its living, in large part, and its ec6nomic "^py," from the status of things in Nature. Sukkot is a cogent reminder that although it is true that "man does not live by bread alone," without bread he does not live. Sukkot is a reminder of the precariousness of human existence, using the Biblical reinterpretation of the wilderness experience as the primary lesson. Israel in the wilderness, we are told, lived in flimsy, hastily built lean-tos, in Sukkot. We have become accustomed to decorating our Sukkot with symbols of Nature's goodness, fruits and vegetables, grains and grapes and branches, beyond the s'khakh with which we cover them. And all the while we live in homes and buildings that our cities require us to build with increasing ability to withstand the assaults of Nature, with its tornadoes and hurricanes and torrential rains and floods. In short, we love Nature and we fear it. Bewildered people, adults and children alike, survey the rubble that had been homes and shops, schools and offices and factories, groves of trees and parks. Why has Nature done this? Why has CJod don^ this? Sukkot demands of us. like much of Judaism, that we restrain our fears, quiet our questions, and simply accept life as it is. We have learned that there are no' good answers. If our faith is strained by all of this, it liiiust neither be vacated nor destroyed. We must live with a "there is no choice..." Otherwise the values of human life evaporate. Sukkot reminds us to r^oice. Oftutt Capehart Chapel asth StrMt A Capehart Omaha, NE 68128 294-80S1 FRTOAY: Services at,8 p.m. TIfarath laraal 3219 Sheridan Blvd. Unoohi.NE 68502 4a3-856» Minyans each Monday and Thursday at 7:15 a.ra. FRIDAY: ' Services at 8 p.m. Oneg Shabbat hosted by Barb and Steve Seglin. SATURDAY: Services at 9:30 H.in Junior Congregation,10:15 n.m.
B'nal Jaahunin aoth and South I Unooln,NE68«n 4SS4M)04 FRIDAY: Sabbath evening service, 7:48 p.m. SATURDAY) Morning sarviee and irhh study nt 10 a.m.
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An update on David Duke By Joaeph Cohen Afler laying low for half a year David Duke, my croBB-tovtm neighbor, has surfaiid again. I really dont want to write about him because to me it's the equivalent of having to clean up Beowulfs (our huge Siberian Husky's) occasional "accident" in the kitchen. Writing about David Duke is to be mired in manure. However, if I don't give you the latest news, Fll be scooped by some nationally syndicated reporter, like James Beaser or Debra Nussbaum Cohen. So here is the latest "poop" on D. Duke straight from J. Cohen, South Louisiana's super pooper scooper. According to recent articles in the New Orleans "Times-Picayune" Duke has (1) appealed to his constituents for money even though he has run out of elections to run in; (2) he has announced that his is, with his former campaign manager, one Howie Farrell, opening an eatery named MacGillycuddy's IrishRestaurant and Pub, located in his power-base, mainly white, suburban Metairie; and (3) he is going to sell health insurance. In a four-page letter sent to his supporters, Duke pleaded that he is "deeply in debt" and asked for "personal gifts" of money. He pointed out that "a personal gift is not a campaign contribution, so any gift...is completely private, not public and not reportable to any agency or entity whatsoever."
I Remember When By Sadye Newman As I made my way through elementary, junior and senior high schools my teachers always commented when 1 read something in class, that I read with a sing-song pattern. I suppose that I developed that pattern quite honestly. Every day from nine in the morning until mid afternoon we had Jewish studies. As I started studing Humash in the first grade, or Talmud in the fifth grade, one method was used throu^out; the text and translation was put into a song. It was not sufficient to just say the word and translate it (into Yiddish). Rather we sang the words and followed through with the same tune for the translation. In late afternoon as we switched to secular stud' ies. The pattern which weis imbedded in the morning • remained. Consequently it was quite natural to read a composition on Dickens or a paper on the digestive system to the same Humash or Talmud time. How the song method developed I really don't know; but it proved itself effective for transmitting and retaining the knowledge to be imparted. Song as an educational device is heart opening. Years ago I worked as a counselor in a summer camp for those with mental retardation. Friday nights I always found very uplifting. The tables in the dining hall were covered with white linens. Shabbat candles were lit. As we sang Shalom Aleichem, campers, counselors, staff and guests all held hands as we snaked between the tables. I do not know why the campers seemed to have been BO emotionally elevated by the song and dance-I cannot put into w6rdB the feeling which I felt as I watched the faces on the campers. It was aa spiritually uplifUng for mo as it was for them. The use of song and the aing-song as a learning tool and motivational device may be paitse' in teipna of modern educational methodologies. That it works we know-centuries of educated children have proven it. But can it be adapted into modem aettinfs? Or is it to be relegated OS a relic of the past? The answer to both questions is no-it worked-it' works and it will work. What we need are teachers who are familiar with it, and want not only to transmit the information but to alao inAua the studanta with an emotionally uplifUng Jewish esperianoe. Who would have believed that the sing'song would be used in Omaha? But it is, and I might add very, very well. This year our Bureau of Jewish Education hired a new community teacher, Dr. Lionel Wolbetger. He is using this tried and true method in teaching Humash and Mishna at Friedel Jewish Academy. Listening to the positive remarks of tiia parents and children is truly heart warming. Friedel which alwmya had a vpry phaitive Iteming environment is now overflowi ' husiasro. The results in just a coil 1 en moat grmHytiig. The only drawback may be timt uur children will tFOnafer their Humash sing-eong into their ^marol atudiea. But that should be our graatett problem.
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"You can," he added, "make a personal gift of up to $10,000 without it being reportable to the ESS or paying any 'gift tax." What is the money to be used for? To "continue the struggle" he says, "that is so necessary to preserve our heritage and rights." It takes no great stretch of the imagination to grasp Duke's intentions. If enough "gifts" come in, he can keep on spewing out his message of hatred through the mailing house he operated — even when he was a state legislator — selling neo-Nazi and racist literature, and he can maintain his role as the head honcho, symbol, model, and adviser to the new breed of right-wing extremists who, like him, are having their faces lifted and buying designer suits to legitimate their images while they sink to even lower levels of demagoguery. To soak a few more bucks out of the economically depressed and disaffected people in his former legislative district, Duke is playing hard on their anti-govem- ' ment, anti-system, racial paranoia, citing continuing harassment by the Internal Revenue Service and the Federal Election Commission. Additionally, state and municipal agencies have, the "Times-Picayune" reported "audited his gubernatorial finances." Hinting at something even more sinister than political harassment, but refiising to elaborate upon it, Duke told his constituents that "law enforcement officers had just visited him to tell of an assassination plot against him." Having lost his picture-vrindow to the world when his bid for the Republican presidential nomination failed, and his term in the State House ended, Duke obviously needs a new headquarters to plot beer-hall putsches. MacGillycuddy's Restaurant and Pub, I am convinced, is intended not so much to serve up food and drink as to provide Duke writh a "respectable" front, a headquarters and a new picture-window to dispense his ideological garbage. It's now easy for just any new restaurant to make it in food-conscious New Orleans, even with outstanding chefs, and it means hard work and long hours, so it's ridiculous to believe that this once and always Ku-Kluxer is going to transform himself intp a hard working business man. In addition to being a "restauranteur," Duke announced that he is going to become an insurance agent. It is apparently true that Duke is taking the state examination to be licensed, and that he plans to go to work 08 one of sixty agents in Louisiana for the (continued on page 8)
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"Saudis making progress" ly Kimberly Moore States NewB Service WASHINGTON (JTA) — ProgreBs is being made with Saudi Arabia to end the Arab boycott against Israel, White House Chief of StafT J^mes Baker has assured Jewish organizational leaders. The subject of the boycott came up during an hourlong meeting Baker held here with members of the Conference of Presidents of M^or American Jewish Organizations. Shoshana Cardin, chairman of the conference, reported after the meeting that Baker had told the Jewish leaders that the "Saudis are moving slowly" on the boycott issue and that, from his viewpoint, "they need to move slowly." A top White Houfie official, who asked not to be identified, said the Saudis are "close to the stage where they would not enforce the boycott" against companies doing business with Israel.
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By Bert Lewis I guess almost everybody either knows or has a family whose grandparents came into this country through Ellis. Island. To me, the words Ellis Island were always just that...words, until a recent visit to this historic On-a glorious, sunny September day my room-mate and I biMrded the ferry boat which stopped first at the Statue of Liberty, then went on to the famous island. It was a completely overwhelming experience-one I wouldn't trade for anything. To enter the great hall and know that into this very space came members of my family, undoubtedly filled with fear, excitement and no small amount of trepidation was an incredible feeling. To see the artfully placed piles of very old, tum-of-thecentury looking trunks, suitcases, bundles, "shetzles" gave me much to think about. Knowing how the immigrants must have been terrified to leave all their worldly goods (as they were instructed to do) and go on the Uie next step of entry into this free country; seeing the actual rooms where cursory physical exams were given exams which could mean refusal of entry. I had never seen anything like it. Many greatly enlarged photographs line the wallks of this building now used as a museum. Pictures of various ethnic groups, of families, of wide eyed children, of frightened looking adults. Pictures which would conceivably fit into most anyone's family album. To think that' many, many who came into this place knew little or no English whatsoever; who had barely a few dollars in their pockets, and no idea of what lay ahead for them. We sat on some of the very benches where these exhausted and scared strangers sat. Where they must have looked around and wondered what would happen next. The voyage had often been arduous, especially since such a large percentage of them traveled steerage rather than on the upper decks. There are pictures of what steerage actually looked hke, packed with humanity. I don't have the space for any more of my reactions to Ellis Island, but I can sum up by saying the experience was unforgettable. The building has been restored as faithfully as possible; this probably adds to the feeling of emotion, of knowing "^his is where Zada walked when he came." I hope YOU can visit this important place some day. I can't even imagine what it would be like for a visitor who actually entered the gates as an immigrant. For somebody born right here in Omaha, it was a visit to treasure.
The Jewish Cultural Arts council will host a reception for professor Menachem Mor and his family on Oct. 18 at the JCC. According to the announcement,, the icommunity is invited to stop by between 1 p.m. and 2:30 The James L. Sellars p.m. to visit with the Memorial Award highMors. lights the single best arti"Professor Mor, holder cle published in the maga- of the Klutznick Chair of zine during the previous Jewish Civilization at calendar year. Creighton University, has Ms. Gendler is director had a great influence of the Douglas County upon activities in the District Court Law Libr- Jewish Cultural Arts in ary. Her article is "The Omaha," said Beth Seldin Industrial Removal Office Dotan, Cultural Arts and the Settlement of director. For information, Jews in Nebraska, 1901- call Ms. Dotan at 3348200, ext. 272. 1917."
A historical article written by Carol Gendler and published in the Nebraska Historical Society's "Nebraska History" magazine in 1991 wa^ named "best article" at the society's 114th annual meeting this month in Lincoln
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By Jo Carroll I know you've read many stories about Israel in the Jewish Press, but don't stop now. This one has a slightly different twist. Lindsay Taxman, a senior at Westside, had always wanted to go to Israel. So when she found a way last summer, she was thrilled. She went with her friend Rachel from Baltimore. It was a high-tech study tour sponsored by Women's American ORT, a Jewish organization that builds schools and trains students worldwide. During the mornings, Lindsay and 23 other American taenagers attended classes at a school in Karmiel. • *We took classes in bio-technology, electninics, robotics and computers. It was a little difficult to get into because we only had two weeks," she said. *We worked on computers that had Hebrew and English on the keyboard," Undsay explained. The afbomoons and evenings were spent sightseeing. Lindsay said one of her favorite place* was Safad, a mystical dty. 'It was so cool. I had tons of fUn." She and Rachel took the bus to Jerusalem on woekendi where they stayed with families who tookjthem to services. Lindsay Mid, "In Karmiel wo stayed in dorm rooms. There was no religion at all. The first time we sat down to dinner Ha-Mot«i wasn't even said. It was difTicult. I wasn't expecting that I didn't like it." Lindsay wants to go back to Israel, but maybe Just with Radiaol and a backpack.
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By Dusty Nichols Scouts working oii the camping merit badge plan to help build and camp out in the Friedel Jewish academy sukkah Oct. 17-18, combining the tradition of sleeping in the aukkah during Sukkot with the goals of Scouts. Older Scouts in the troop are workfng on the law merit badge with the guidance of local attorney and counselor David Perlman. Steve Chasen has met with Scouts interested in the traffic safety badge. For information on membership, contact Robin Rosenfelt at>the Jewish Community Center, 334-8200, ext267.
Congressman Peter B'nai B'rith Women will Hoagland will speak at the Temple Israel Men's hold the annual Rainbow House shower Oct. 22 at Club brunch, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. in Milder Center 12:30 p.m. at 7815 at Temple Israel. Price of Hamey St. For information on the brunch for non-memitems needed, contact bers is $3. Sylvia Davis, chairman, 553-8996 or Freida Krizelman, 391-0661. Nancy and Stefan Rose Kaufman is coRichter of Palm Beach, chairman. Fla., announce the birth of a daughter, Emma YES/OLDTIMERS Jaye. They also have an A Sukkos luncheon and older daughter, Sarah program will take place Anne, 22 months. Grandparents are HarOct. 11 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Jewish Com- vey and Phyllis Aronson munity center. Dairy buf- of Omaha, the late Sol fet in the Adult Lounge Rosinsky, Phyliss Richter and Dr. Lionel Wolberger, of Palm Beach, and Jewish music specialist, Daniel Richter of Miami. will offer a musical pro- Great-grandparents are gram after lunch. Cost is Max and Hazel Turchen of OmEiha. $4.50.
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By Deborah Fellinan The Arthritis Founda- had to take the chance on tion raised over $50,000 a new hip," Ms. Farrell at its recent Gala and said. She ultimately cocktail reception, which danced two more years featured New York balle- before retiring from perrina Suzanne Farrell as formances in 1990. Ms. Farrell now coachspecial guest. CHINESE RESTAURANT "It's a really good year," es, dancers of the New said Deenie Meyerson, York City Ballet, serves Dinners Start at $3.65 who served as chairman on the faculty of the Relaxed Dining In & Carry Out of the fundraising cocktail School of American Ballet recejition held at a Fair- and officially stages Beer & Wine Available acres residence. Proceeds Balanchine repertory 330-9779 315 N. 114th St. from the reception were shows all over the world. Open 7 Days a Week 2 blocks 50ulh ol Dodgo (8/ C»nW Pa* Pl^umxy) While in Omaha she shared by the Arthritis Foundation and the worked with dancers of the Omaha Ballet. Omaha Ballet. For Mrs. Meyerson, "It's higher than we meeting the world-renormally raise, and-it was Greek, Italian & Lebanese Impoded Groceries really the first time that a nowned ballerina was Olives & Olive Oil; Feta & Kessari Cheese; Peta & Flat health foundation and an "fun." Bread; Falafel mix & Tihlni; Greek & Turkish Coffee; Halva, "It was fun to spend arts foundation shared an Jams & Molasses; Couscous, Lentils, Wheats, nuts, seeds. time with Suzanne," she event like this," she said. Above all, a Large Variety of Fresti Spices. According to Mrs. said. "It's nice when peo(402)390-0120 Meyerson, Ms. Farrell ple that special are so Open: Mon-Sat 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM approached the local nice." Mrs. Meyerson has 3025 South 83rd Plaza, Omaha, NE 68124 Arthritis Foundation GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE about working together. been a volunteer for the Best known for her per- Arthritis Foundation for formance in George 15 years. In 1978 she Balanchine's "Concerto served as chaimum of the A FAMILY TRADITIOM Barocco," Ms. Farrell also foundation's Gala. jeruing Deb Moine^ ^ifice 19')''' suffers from osteoarthri'Servi'Vi Om.iha "jinc e 1986 tis. She retired from the New York City Ballet after undergoing two hipreplacement operations f^lSTORAriTE and now volunteers with the New York Arthritis Noafi utcona and Farnily are now Irr Omafia Foundation. to Serve Your Dining Needs. "At Rrst, I was unwilling to say the word 'arthritis' even to myself," Ms. TRADITIOMAL ITALIAM SPECIALTIES Farrell said to Gala reaturing • PA5TA •PIZZA • PA5Tf^Y guests at the Peony Park • 5TCAH5 • CMICKEtl • SCAfOOD Ballroom. She said she i-cial del need-. We will call feared she'd never dance again, but she pushed 496n565 herselftodoit. 777 north lla "Just as I knew it was Arthur Avnon I m FrI a Sal Opanllimiipm Mon-Thurs important to take risks in ClOMd Sunday. performance, 1 knew I The ConsulaU General of Israel has nominated Arthur Avnon ai Consul General for the Chicago COOLTOr PRESENTS office, which serves the entire Midwest including Nebraska and Iowa. Consul Avnon, who formerly served as Consul General in Israel's Houston and Boston offices, served as a diplomat in Holland, Belgium and Switzerland with Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He is married and has two daughters.
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By Honry Stern Oldtimers will meet Nov. 3 to install new ofllcers, and members may bring wives and girlfriends. Newly elected ofllcers are Sam Kaplan, president; Harry Paskowitz, vice president; Les Waxman,-secretary/treasurer; Bogie, Danny Greenfield, Al Oruch and George Schapiro, sergeants at arms; Charles Fellman, ritual chair; Harry P., program director; and Norm Wohler and Sam Shyken, sunshine chairmen. Henry Stem will continue as reporter/stringer. At the Sept. 22 Earlybirds, Art Grossman moderated- He did a great deal of research on the great North 24th Street exhibit at the J.C.C. Many of our people were involved. Among those who related history were Jake Adler, who told us familiar stories of his family's store and the pickle barrels, Jacque Dolgoff, on his hardware store background, Dave Dvorkin on how he came here to start working in these stores, the Sjmagogues and their histories, Ratner's grocery and car lot, and dozens of other reminisces. Mary Fellman deserves lota of credit for her efforts. We went onward to Amy's banquet plaza for lunch, with thanks by Sam K, subbing for Pres. Irv. Motzi by Dave Dvorkin and Benschen by Bernie Weiss. Congrats to Dave on the engagements of his grandsons Mark and Mitch Warren. Guests Judy Tully and Stephanie Newlin informed us of the forthcoming retirement community, Bloomfield Forum, which will be located north of Westroads..Looks impressive. It's sponsored by Clarkson Hospital.'For more information, call 3912626.
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By Bernie Mosow To paraphrase Douglas MacArthur, "I have retumedl" Now that is not to infer that I am as important as the general was (or thought he was) but I have been absent for some time and I thought you might be wondering what event transpired during my absences. The Lincoln Jewish Welfare Federation held its cmnual meeting at the Ell even Restaurant and Dr. Mervin Verbit, professor of sociology at New York University, spoke on American Jewry on the Threshold of a New Era. He pointed out that pledges to the Federation are noted by congress as an indication of the interest that Jewish citizens have in the Israel/Mideast situation. It is a reminder to us of the importance of our support of Federation. Robert Evnen, chairman of the '92-'93 drive, spoke of the slow beginning of the drive but of the steady acceleration in the effort. Herb Friedman has accepted the position of chairman for the Men's Large Gifts group. Karen Sommer, administrative assistant for the Federation, has issued a reminder to all that the Soviet couple and their soon-to-be-bom baby will be needing many and varied suppUes when they arrive in Lincoln. So before you give away things; please call Karen to see if those items might be needed by our future Lincolnites. This year is certainly starting out with a bang. Take, for example, the support group of Tifereth Israel Synagogue. A group of people from various age groups has joined together to foster an organization to be. called Chavarim (Friends). It is to be a social as well as an educational experience, which aids its members in enjoying our community. What a super idea! Many years ago (more than I like to count), Jack and I belonged to such a group in Wauk^gan, Illinois. It was just known as The Social Club but had its roots and its heart in the Jewish community. Our programs were formulated by polling the members who planned and brought to life those ideas which were most requested. We thoroughly enjoyed our meetings and activities and today, some 40 years later, we can still count among our dear friends many whom we first encountered through The Social Club. What better endorsement for the Lincoln Chavarim? Fond memories and a long-lasting education in the fine art'of friendship. Go for it, Lincoln!
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Congregation B'nai Jeshurun, a well established, metropolitan congregation of 325 families, is seeking a qualified, energetic, self-motivated individual to serve as adrrtinistrator/programmer. Responsibilities would include facility maintenance, budget, membership recruitment, office management and liaison to constituent groups. Salary commensurate with experience. Send resume to: Rabbi Steve Fink, Congregation B'nal Jeshurun, 5101 Grand Ave., Des Molnes, Iowa 50312
Physicians -Mutual Insurance Co. based in Omaha. However, as soon as the announcement was made recently, alarmed local policy-holders contacted the head ofUce threatening to cancel their policies. According to an Associated press release, the company is presently said to be reassessing its consideration of Duke, and it is strongly denying that he has been hired. My guess is that he is too big a risk to the company's health for it to take him on. Instead of going into the restaurant or insur-
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(continued from page 4) apce business, perhaps Duke should consider teaming up with Jimmy Swaggart to open a massage parlor. It is locally reported that Swaggart's evangelical empire has all but expired, and that his once booming bible college is likely to close because of a drastic decline in enrollment. That leaves the large building in Baton Rouge that housed the bible college empty.Since the building is available, and since the two of them are basically in the same business of pandering, they should be highly successful running
a bordello. It needs to be remembered that Duke has co-authored a sex manual. He could preach what hehas practiced, and Swaggart could practice what Duke has preached. It's a natural. Together, they could recoup their lost empires running the best little whorehouse in Louisiana. Whatever Duke does, he's still a menace, and we dare not forget it. Joseph Cohen is Emeritus Professor of English at Tulane University and the founding director of its Jewish Studies Program
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