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Platts chair Israel Mission By Barbara Chandler, Federation public relations directpr. , Barbara and Mike Platt are taking their first trip t6 Israel as chairmen of Gesher 1993, the Omaha . Spring Mission scheduled for May 2-12. " "We've been wanting to go to Israel for several years," explained Mrs. Platt, "and now the time' is right." "One of the special things about going on an Omaha mission is having close friends with you to share the experience," Mr. Platt added. "We encourage anyone who has been thinking — or dreaming -— about going to Israel to join-us." A mission is different from a trip, explained Anne Broder, Midwest Region UJA Missions chairman. Mission participants meet with military, government and business leaders. They visit with Ethiopian Jews in their caravans, and teenagers in Youth Aliyah villages. They tour the Golan Heights guided ^y young Israelis who have lived there under constant Syrian threat. Mrs. Broder.noted that
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the participants of this year's mission participants will be in.Israel during Lag B'Omer which is celebrated with picnics and bonfires throughout the country. "We will be sharing the holiday with Israeli families. There is nothing to compare with the feeling of belonging that comes from sharing a Jewish celebration with a nation of Jews," said Mrs. Broder. "I have now been to Israel
with more than 60 Omahans and every one of them has come back energized and touched by the experiences they share with fellow Jews, both Omahans and Israelis." Information meetings about the 1993 Mission are open to the community... They,ftre scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Shelly and Jan Perelman, and Sunday, March 7 at
7:30 p.m. at the home of Mike and Barbara Platt. Cost for Gesher 1993 will be $1,395 per person, which includes round-trip air fare between Oihaha and Tel Aviv, hotels (double occupancy), taxes, transfers, guides, porterage, programs and most meals. Cost will be $1,695 for second-time participants (those who haye been on a Federation sponsored mission within the last five years). The mission will be subsidized by UJA and the Jewish Federation of Omaha, and each participant must make an individual minimum contribuUon of $1,000 to the 1994 UJA/Federation Campaign. Space on this mission is limited, and applications, accompanied by a $500 deposit per person, must be received by March 22, 1993. Special arrangements can be made for stopovers and extensions at an additional charge. Anyone interested in attending the meetings or wanting mare information about the mission should call Jan Perelman at the Jewish Federation, 3348200.
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Scholar at B'nai Israel on Feb. 19 Rabbi Jeffrey Schein, professor of Jewish Education at the Cleveland College of Jewish Studies, will conduct services and speak on Reconstructionist-related topics at a scholar-in-residence weekend at B'nai Israel Synagogue Feb. 19 to 21. On Feb. 20, Rabbi Schein will di.vcuss "Conveying Jewish Values in Everyday Life* at a dairy-vegetarian potluck dinner and Havdalah lervice at 5 p.m. at the home of Rebecca and Brent Bloom, 10116 N. 30th Avenue.
Rabbi Jelfrey Soheln The evening's events are open to the Jewish community. On Feb. 21, at 10 a.m.. Rabbi Schein will lead a workshop on Purim for children tgea 4 and older
and their families. This workshop is one in a series of holiday workshops that are open to B'nai Israel congregants and any ^naffiliated families. To register, call the synagogue at 322-4705 or Martin Rosenberg, education director, at 3909062. Also on Feb. 21, Rabbi Schein will lead a workshop for Jewish educators from all religious schools at 1 p.m. at the JCC. The topic is: "The Changing Jewish Family: What Every Jewish Educator Should Know." Tlua lecture i« co-tpon-
sored by the Bureau of Jewish Education. To register, call bureau Director Susan Drazen at 334-8200.'extension 246. Rabbi Schein was ordained at the ReconStructionist Rabbinical College in Philadelphia. ; He earned a PhD In education at Temple University. He Is the author of two books, Creative Jewtah Education and TIthadesh: Initiating Renewal and Reflection In Jewlah Education, and many articlea. He Mfvea ai national chair of the CAJE moral education network.
Cablnl9t backs plan ByOUl JERUSALEM (JTA) — Aftar month* of public debate and government delibarationa, the Cabinet voted to back a plan that would allow the Falaah Mora to Immigrate here (Vom Ethiopik as individuals, but not as J«WB under tha state Law of Return. The move would apparently block the chances for a mass immigration of the Falash Mora, Ethiopians whose ancestors were Jews who converted to Christianity. Ethiopian Jewish group* in Israel have generally ttttit' lo'i 't'" niuii uii IX,t i..,i..i/ 111. ..i„>ii^ (0 bring the
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Ninth-grade students at perpetrators," said Rabbi Temple Israel created Daniel Fink, who teaches public-service announce- the class. Rabbi Laura Rappoport ments that are being broadcast on Sweet 98 helped with the project; as the former director of (98.5 FM). The announcements, Citizens Against Sexual with themes of domestic Assault in Virginia, she violence and sexual has a background in the assault, are part of a area. Another expert, Mary Tikkun 01am (bettering Larsen, director of the JOSHUA SAMIS the world) project. Joshua Michael Samis "It's a~ really important YWCA Wornen Against will become a Bar fditz^ thing for high school kids Violence, helped the stuvah on Feb. 20 at Temple to know about, so they dents create the announIsrael. He is the son of don't end up involved, cements. According to Rabbi either as victims or as Lisa and Michael Samis, Fink, the class accepts a Josh is a seventh-grade ' Tikkun 01am project each honor student at Peter month, developing ways Kiewit Middle. School, to help solve problems. Betsy and Richard where he is a photographer for the yearbook. Josh Heyman announce the is also a Boy Scout and birth of a daughter, Chloe For etxjoys playing basketball Rose, on Jan. 18. Vacations, Business Trips, Sabbaticals They have an older son, and saxophone and colMatthew. Ainonal care of your Horn*, Yard and Ptts • EvceHenl Kelerencts AoalUMe lecting baseball cards. Grandparents are Judy Josh has a younger broContact Ann 397-2934 and Jack Baker and Ellen ther, Max. He is the grandson of and Sam Heyman, of Lester and Rhoda Einbenr Plattsbur^i, N.Y. Locked Out? Great-grandparents are ^ der of St, Joseph, Mo., WE MAKE Ray Samis of Margate, David Krantz and the late KEYS Fla., and the late Laura Rose ^^ntz and Abe and Helen Baker. Samis.
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Candlellghting for Friday, Feb. 12:5: 36 p.m. B'nai larael Temple larael ••thisraal 7023 Cass Street 618 Mynster Street Synagogue Omaha, NE 68132 Council Bluffs, Iowa 1602 No. 62nd Street 566-6636 61603 Omaha, NE 68104 Services are officiated 322^706 566-6288 Services are oiTiciated Office hours: Monday by Rabbi Aryeh Azriel, through Thursday, 8 a.m. Rabbi Daniel Fink and by congregation members. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 Cantor Karen Webber- For information, leave a Gilat. Sitter service is message on the synaa.fh. to 2 p.m. available for evening serSunday fwhen schciol is vices; please make reser- gogue answering machine (322-4705). in session), 9 to 11 a.m. vations. There are no FTUDAY: Services are conducted facilities for infants. Services are at 7:30 by Rabbi Mark Urkowitz FRIDAY: p.m. Services will focus on and Cantor David Taub. Shabbat service is at the Ten Commandments. FRTOAY: 8:15 p.m. Rabbi Azriel, Kabbalat Shabbat ser- Rabbi Fink and Jeffrey Mitch Siegel will lead. A special service will be" vice is at 5:35 p.m. Taxman will officiate. Rabbi Azriel will speak on held Feb. 19 at 7:30 by SATURDAY: Morning service is at "Hope without Illusions." visiting rabbi and scholar 8:46 a.m. in the Sanc- The Oneg Shabbat will be Jeffrey Schein. DISCUSSION tuary and-'•Goldstein' sponsored by Temple "Jewish Values in Sisterhood. Chapel. Everyday life" will be the SATURDAY: Junior Congregation is JUDAICA SHOP Shabbat service is at topic on Feb. 20 at 5 p.m. at 10 a.m. Babysitter serOpen Tuesday through 11:15 a.m. in the sanctu- at the home of Rebecca Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 vice is provided courtesy ary. Simcah B'Shabbat, and Brent Bloom. Dairyp.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. of Sisterhood. an alternative Torah- vegetarian potluck and Little People's service is study service, will follow. to noon. Havdalah service to folat 10 a.m., followed by a LUNCH 'N LEAHN BAR MITZVAH low. Lunch 'n Learn with special kiddush. Joshua Michael Samis, MIKTINOS the Rabbi continues at Talmud class with the son of Lisa and Michael Purim Holiday -Worknoon Thursday at Beth Rabbi is at 5 p.m., fol- Samis, will celebrate his shop at the JCC will be El. Call the synagogue lowed by Mincha at 5:35 Bar Mitzvah at the Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. led by office for reservations. p.m. Shalosh Seudos, Shabbat morning service Rabbi Schein. At 12:30 Lunch is $5. Ma'ariv and Havdalah on Feb. 20. p.m., a workshop for all ADULT EDUCATION conclude services. ADULT EDUCATION Omaha-area Jewish eduBeth El Women's Adult B'nai Mitzvah cators will be presented SUNDAY: League aiid the Adult meets at 7 p.m. on on "The Changing Jewish Service is at 9 a.m. Education Committee Tuesday. WEEKDAYS: Family." For more inforclasses are on hiatus durIntroduction to Judaism mation, call the office Services are at 7 a.m. ing JCAC season. Tues- and 5:36 p.m. class meets at 7:30 p.m. (322-4705) or Martin day morning classes meet Each weekday evening on Tuesday. Rosenberg (390-9062). at 9 a.m. "Food for Thought" lunbetween Mincha and SCHOLAR cheon session will be Feb. Chabad Houae Rabbi Elliot Dorff, pro- Ma'ariv, we study Mish- 26 at 11:30 a.m. Rabbi nayes. The study sessions 1322 So. 119th Street fessor at University of Fink will lead discusaion. Omaha, NE 68144 Judaism, will speak this are led by Rabbi Urk- Bring a brown bag lunch; 687-1124 weekend. Friday's topic at owitz. Temple will provide JCWISH STUDIES SATURDAY: 8:30 p.m. is 'Finding the drinks. Supplementary classes Davening is at 9:30 Meaning in Prayer;" TIOQS Saturday's is "Remaining in Jewish studies are at 6 Temple Israel Go a.m., followed by Kidand Acting as a Conser- p.m. Wednesdays at the Getters will meet dush. SUNDAY: vative Jew;" Sunday's is: JCC. Program includes Wednesday for lunch at Davening is at 9;30 "Exploring Jewish Sour- supper and Mishna stud- iioon at Temple. Cost is ces in American Law." ies with Rabbi Urkowitz. $3.50. Guest speaker will a.m. TU B'SNIVAT WOMEN'S QROUP be Lisa Lipkin. ReserOBMAIIA Seder Tu B'Shevat is Study group for women Cantor David Taub vations may be made with Friday following 6 p.m. leads a Gemara study ses- Mary Lou Goodman, 553- on the Tanya, 7 p.m. The services. Beth El's fifth- sion Mondays at 4:30 p.m. 6634, or Libby Kaplan, Tanya, Written by Rabbi grade classes will lead in the Blumkin Home's 551-6202 Schneur Zalman of Liadi, portions of the seder. Goldsten Chapel. MIN>SCLtMi discusses human exisNebraska Attorney tence &om a spiritual perReservations may be made through the office. "Topics of Interest for General Don Steoberg spective. will speak on Sunday at coNcurr TALMUD CLASSES Growing Young Jewish 10 a.m. Topics of currant 'The annual Cantor's Tafanud class, 9:30 a.m. Ladies," Sundays at 1 interest and lasuee on the Concert, featuring Cantor p.m. at the JCC with death penalty will be dis- Wednesday. Advanced. Berkovits, Beth El Choir Talmud. 12 p.m. Thursand several young-sing- Devera Urkowitx as in- cussed. Lox and bagels day. structor. will be served. Cost for ers, is Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. CNUHASM CLASS •Mmmooo non-Men's Club members Tickets are on sale now Chumash class for Sisterhood Board meeU UI3 and at UM door adulu, 10:30 am, WedTuesday at 10 ant at the nssdayhone of PKyUis Schwartz. New York Deli will be MMMLSoarrv at Beth El on Feb 21. Kabbalat services will WHY NOT DO IT THE A special kidduah honLunch will be noon to 2 be at 6 p.m., followed by EASY WAY? p.m.; dinner, 5-6:46 p.m. oring members of the dinner. For reaisrvations, Call the office for reeerva- Chevra Kadish will be call Chabad at 667-1194. tions. bald Feb. 27.
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By Rabbi Myer S. Kripke Parashat Yitro Did Billy Graham Con Us? No, I don't think Billy Graham consciously put one over on us. More likely, he put one over on himself, in his simple (i.e. simplistic), uncomprehending manner. I have always had a lot of respect for Billy Graham. He is, and always has been; direct, clearminded, well-intentioned, and honest. It is only that his religious horizon is only about three feet away, and he recognizes nothing else as meaningful, even when he permits a different point of view to exist. What' is he to do, then, when in a public American ceremony like the inauguration of a president, he may not, by American protocol, invoke the name of his Lord and Savior, as he would in one of his "crusades?" What he did was to use phrases or quotations from Isaiah 9, bringing to the inauguration and the coming administration the blessing of "Wonderful Counselor, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Can anyone (except someone who is neither Jew nor Christian, which includes many Americans!) object to quoting Isaiah? And note: this is the Haflarah for this Shabbat! The point is, of course, that no one with a "standard" Christian upbringing will fail to hear behind the words of Isaiah the clear reference to Billy .Graham's Lord and Savior. He doesn't have to say "Our Lord Jesus Christ." He says it in another way. Has he conned us? I repeat, I think he has conned himself. For in his closed-circuit religion, Billy Graham does not even recognized that the passage, and innumerable other passages, are given Christian interpretations in the King James Version, which he was using, and in other Christian translations. He does "not know, nor care to know, that not only are other translations possible, but that other translations, based on other interpretations, are much more likely to tell us what Isaiah or some other Bible writer meant to say. I don't imagine that the President, a Southern Baptist, had any hint of understanding that Billy Graham's interpretation of the Isaiah passage did not sit weU with some American listeners. For listeners and readers in general, all of this points up what has been trumpeted about many times before: We Jews ought not to read into Biblical passages (when we are studying Bible!) what later Judaism officially or unofficially saw in those paaaages. Rabbinic.Judaism interpreted the Bible according to its needs. But a Jewish translation (like the new JPS Tanakh) needs to translate according to the writer's or speaker's meaning, in its own context It is not chutzpah to suggest that Chriatian translators do the same.
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Changing interest rates often prompt homeowners to consider reflnancing their homes. Homeowners should consider points, and how they affect taxes, when deciding to refmance their homes. In general, points that qualify as interest are deductible in the year paid only if they meet certain qualifications. The loan, for which the points are charged, must be for the purchase or improvement of the borrower's main home and secured by that home. The payment of points must be an established practice, and the number of points charged must be no more than the usual number, in the area where the loan was made. Generally, the points must be paid with funds other than those obtained from the lender. Points that do not meet all of these qualifications are considered interest paid in advance and must be deducted over the life of the loan. Reflnancing adds a new dimension to deducting points. Providing the points meet the usual qualiflcations for being deductible, they are usually deducted over the life of the loan. Generally, they may be deducted fully in the year of pE|y-
Tax On Gifts? No'matter how modest a ilO.OOO-plus |ifl giver may be, the Internal Revenue ervice wints to khow about the gift . anMCtion. Usually, people may give •• many pl\.» of cash or property as they please, without reporting the gift, as long as the total value of all gifU given to a donee ^during a calendar year is $10,000 or
ment only if the loan was used for the improvement of the borrower's main home. Another wrinkle comes up when a homeowner refinances a second time, or if the homeowner had points from the original mortgage that were being deducted over the life of the loan. When a homeowner refinances — whether a first, second or third time — the previous loan is paid off. The life of the loan ends al that point, so any remaining points that were being spread over the life of tlie loan may be deducted on the income tax return for that year. The new points charged for refinancing again are subject to the same rules that apply to a fu^t refinancing. Several free publications give general information on home ownership, the buying and selling of a home, and mortgage interest and refinancing. Call 1800-829-3676 and ask for free IBS Publications 530, Tax information for First-Time Homeowners (Including Owners of Condominiums and Cooperative Apartments); 523, Selling Your Home; and 936, Home Mortgage Interest Deduction.
less. Certain gifts of more than $10,000 for qualifying medical or educational expenses do not need to be reported. A gift that carries with it a "future interest," however, must be reported regardless of its worth. Even when-you do have to report gift giving on your aniTual return, you still may not have to pay any tax on the gift. The first $10,000 in value of gift* (other than gifts of future interest in property) to each person or recipient is excluded from tax and a special "unified credit" of $192,800 may eliminate the payment of gift taxes for tnany giA«. If you receive a gift, you do not have to report the gift's value as income. However, you must include in your income any Income from property you receive •« • gift (fqr example, dividends from stock given to you). ' For more information on gift taxes, order free Publication 448, Federal Estate and Gift Taxes, by calling the IRS at 1-800-829-3676. Q. How can I get forms and publications?
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If you hire a housekeeper, companion or some other person to work in your home, you may be considered an employer. As an employer, you liave certain tax respKjnsibilities. When you have the legal right to control what, where, when and how a worker performs a job, you are an employer even if you do not exercise that control. Generally, you will have to withhold social security tax from the worker's pay, pay an equal amount of social security tax from your own funds and, if the worker requests and you agree, withhold federal income tax. Some employers are also
responsible for other taxes ployment tax and advan income credit. You are not liable for any individual who works fbr yo employed persons are in b Someone who provides \a\ homeowners, using his or h< would not be an employee of Usually, workers you ob agency are not your emp responsible for who does
Increased Earned Income Credit: More working families are eligible for a special tax credit that could reduce the tax they owe and get them a larger refund. If you earned less than $22,370 in 1992, and had at least one qualifying child living in your home, read the instructions for Schedule EIC in your tax forms package for details. Deduction for Exemptions Increased: The deduction for each exemption'- for you, your spouse, and dependents - has Increased to $2,300. But your deduction may be reduced or eliminated if your adjusted gross income is more than $78,950. See your tax package for more information. Standard Deduction Up Again: The standard deduction has increased. Even if you itemized deductions in the past, it may benefit you to take the standard deduction this year. Use the standard deduction
chart in your tax packag( amount. Itemized Deductions Lii gross income is more than $ ried filing separately), you n all of your itemized deduc instructions in your tax pack: Tax Table Doubled: Th 1040 instructions can now in taxable income of less than year, the table atopped at $5i some 14 million additional use the table to find their t from the tax rate schedules math will not only make the it will also cut down chances New Business Schedule
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Their Future ( By establishing an Endowment Fund with The Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, you can ensure that your assets will continue to support Jewish interests even after you no longer can. Through your Endowment Fund, you will have the opportunity to recommend how you would like your fiTnds to be used. In addition. Th^ Federation Foundation assures strict confidentiality, professional management and freedom from paperwork. At the same time, in many instances, an Endowment Fund helps ease thie more immediate burden of taxation by providing you with a timely deduction. While you're easing your tax burden, you'll also be supporting dozens of vitally important agencies and programs that the annual Federation campaign cannot completely cover. Campaign dollars can stretch only so far. iVlany programs depend on The Foundation for financial support. Or they fall by the wayside. The Jewish future of our ctilldren and grandchildren
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Your Employee? such as federal unemce payment of earned of the above taxes if the I is self-employed. Selfsiness for themselves, n care to a number of ' own tools and helpers, ny of the homeowners, lin through a private jyees. The agency is he work and how it is
done. A nurse from a placement agency that comes in and cares for you is not your employee if the agency sets the fee and has control, such as providing rules of conduct and appearance and requiting regular reports from the nurse. Also, if you are being cared for in the worker's home or place of business, you are generally not considered an employer. Free Publication 926., Employment Taxes for Household Employers, is offered by the IRS to give you specific details, such as what forms you'll need and how to figure the tax to withhold. Call 1-800829-3676 to order it.
IV for '92 to figure the correct nited: If your adjusted 105,250 ($52,625 if marBy not be able to deduct Sons. The Schedule A Ige explain. tax table in the Form used by taxpayers with $100,000. In the prior 1,000. This is a boost for laxpayers who can now IX rather than figure it Cutting out the extra tax computation easier, if error. Available: About-3 mil-
lion self-employed taxpayers will be able to use the streamlined, brand new Schedule C-EZ, "Net Profit from Business." Many cash method sole proprietors who have only one business, have gross receipts of $25,000 or less, and do not have more than $2,000 in expenses can use this short form. Aside from the lines for name, address and some other information about the business, there are only three lines that filers fill in to compute net profit. "To find out if you can use the C-EZ, see the instructions for this schedule in your tax package. Additional Information: If you want more information about tax law changes for 1992, get IRS Publication 553, Highlights of 1992 Tax Changes. The publications listed in your tax forms package may be helpful as well. Send for them using the order blank, also in the package, or call 1-800-829-3676.
ounts On Us depends on how we plan for them now. We want them to enjoy the advantages of this special community we call home. Their educations, healthy family life, senior resident home and programs. Jewish camp and college scholarships are not just fringe benefits. They can make the difference between an uncertain future and a future full of promise, between an unstable community and a community at least as good as the one our parents «nd grandparents provided for us. There are a number of tax-saving alternatives that can be tailored to your individual financial circumstances and philanthropic Interests. Initially you may wish toconult your own attorney, accountant, financial advisor, or rust officer; however, your Foundation representatives are ilways ready to meet with you and your advisors. Please emember, your Inquiries are welcome. There is no charge our services and all consultations will be held strictly ifidenUal.
Becominl^n adult means taking on more responsibility, including tax responsibility. Students who work should look at their whole situation, not just how much they make on the job, when determining their tax liability. Working more hours, going from job to job, or even earning interest on a savings account could change a student's tax situation during the year. A working student can complete Form W-4, "Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate," to determine how much, if any, tax should be withheld from each pay check. Once filled out, Form W-4 must be given to the employer so he or she may withhold as necessary. Whether a student needs withholding to pay for income tax depends on many things, including: * the total earnings the stiident will make this year at this and any other job, * savings accounts or other investments that produce income, * scholarships that may be partially or fiilly taxable for the year, and * whether the student can be claimed as a dependent on someone else's tax return.
Looking For A Tax Preparer? At tax time, you're likely to see many ads from tax professionals who all claim to be the best at what they do. To help you feel confident in selecting a tax preparer, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has some suggestions: • Select an individiial. or a firm, who will be available if you have questions about the preparation of your tax return months, or even years, after it has been filed. • Avoid iny tax practitioner who xiaims that he or she can get you a larger tax refund than other practitioners, or whose fees are based on a percentage of your refund. ' .• • If your tax situation is complex, consider hiring a certified public accountant (CPA) whose work concentrates on taxes, a tax lawyer or an enrolled agent to prepare your return. Enrolled agents are eitlier jbriner IRS employees whose experience with the IRS has qualified them for enrollment or those who l)ave paaMd • comprehensive test that entitlSS-tham •" rfpr^.^cnl tJwtr r-It(>ntH
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Editorial By Morris Maline JONATHAN POLLARD Jonathan Pollard is fast becoming a household name in Jewish newspapers throughout this landI have noticed an ever-increasing stack of mail coming ihto our ofTice and a mushrooming interest on the part of many readers. Mr. Pollard is being talked about because he is serving a life sentence in a federal prison for spying for Israel. In recent months, many Jewish organizations have taken up his cause because there is a feeling that Mr. Pollard was arrested as an American but was sentenced as a Jew — principally because of secret memos sent by Caspar Weinberger, former Defense secretary, to the presiding judge. The point made by the organizations is that Mr. Pollard is serving a term far longer than any imposed for a similar crime — and no explanation has been given for this "perversion of justice." None of the organizations, nor Mr. Pollard, himself, claim that he is innocent of the charges. He is guilty as charged. However, none of those who have been convicted of spying previously, even though they have passed on military secrets tfi enemies of this nation, have been dealt with as harshly as Mr. Pollard. • He passed on secrets to Israel, an ally of this country, and the information he gave Israel is what that country was entitled to receive under various agreements in place, Mr. Pollard's advocates claim. In recent weeks, our mail regarding Mr. Pollard and his sentence has been expanding and it is not unusual for envelopes to arrive directly from Jonathan Pollard/01185-016, P.O. Box 1000, Marion, Illinois 62959. These envelopes contain clippings of news stories, letters, and editorials calling upon those in power to look into the secret reasons for his unfair sentence. Sentences under yague and mysterious circumstances should be investigated and I see no reason for the delay.
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By Deborah Fellman Thfe latest production by the Omaha Magic Theatre is a revue of comedy skits featuring characters who are deaf, paraplegic and blind. Often abstract, "The Plucky and Spunky Show" is occasionally hilarious. In the show's best scene, guide dogs for the blind are training at guide-dog boot camp. A macho German shepherd taunts a mifd-mannered yellow labrador, calling her "Princess." Shrinking frorn femininity, the dogs sing a cadence call that ends "don't feed me truffles and quiche Lorraine." Much of* the show's humor is sarcastic. In one scene, a television-news parody ("Amazing Things Handicapped People Do*) features a paraplegic man who visits a supermarket to select and buy a cup of yogurt, to the ongoing interest of reporters. . The thinly-veiled mes-. sage: handicapp«xl people have different challenges
in their lives, but they're still just people. Under the design supervision of JoAnn Schmidman, the show is experimental; it fulfills the Magic Theatre's commitment to the avante garde. The entire show is interpreted by sign language. Ms. Schmidman said several actors'are on stage for the first time, having won their roles because of their experience living with handicaps (from schizophrenia to epilepsy to paraplegism, according to the show program). For able-bodied viewers, the show is a trip through the looking glass into a world >yhere non-handicapped people are called "verticals," "walkie-talkies," and "bipeds." ' It's a learning experience. The shoVr runs today and tomorrow at 7 p.m. and at the same times next weekend, all at the theatre's new space, 1417 Famam St. (the old Lemer's building).
of ihe Board of Directors Mission to Israel and for the Bureau of Jewish member of the 1993 Education, an agency of Campaign leadership, the Federation, will will deliver the D'var speak at B'nai Israel in Torah at Beth El. Carol Katzman, 1994 Council Bluffs. The Federation will sponsor Women's Division chairthe Oneg Shabbat follow- man, will give the D'var ing services at both Torah at Beth Israel. .The Federation will sponsynaogogues. On Saturday morning, sor the kiddush following Feb. 20, Patty Nogg, services at both synachairman of the 1992 gogues.
News and Views By Bernie Mosow C'mon now, friends! I really feel neglected. I didn't know that Cantor Weisser had been ill until I read about it in the Temple bulletin. You folks must keep me apprised of things like this so I can keep the community informed. This isn't a gossip column, but it is a coriimunity bulletin board of sorts and your reporter must be kept up to date on happenings so she can do her job. Okay? Consider yourselves scolded. At any rate. Cantor, we're happy you're home again and feeling well. My apology for the tardiness of this greeting. More news—Abby Coren (Nancy and Charlie's oldest) is in Israel for this semester of school on a study mission for the Jewish Agency for Jewish Education. She will be staying at the Goldstein Youth Village. After her time in that program, Abby will stay with her uncle, Gary Chesnin and his family, until the time when she'll meet up with a group fix)m Camp Ramah to continue her studies. All told, shell be spending about seven months in Israel. When I spoke to her mother, after Abby left Lincoln to spend a night in New York with Rabbi Ian and Sun Jacknis, Nancy expressed her longing to join her daughter for this spectacular tour. I don't blame Nancy—it sounds wonderful! I'm sure the experience will be awe-inspiring and I can't wait to hear Abby's report when she retunis. Coming soon to our fair city will be the Hadassah HMO luncheon on March 16 at the Ramada (exHilton). I'll have more information on this gala event coming up soon, but in the meantime, remember to mark your calendars.
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Organizations YES YES meets Monday at the JCC. "YES Talk," bingo, and English class all begin at 10:30 a.m. Lunch is served at noon. After lunch, Lisa Lipkin's Senior Theatre students will perform. For transportation, call 330-4272. YES will take an overnight trip to Grand Island on March 18 and 19. Itinerary includes viewing the migrating sandhill cranes, visiting the Stuhr Museum, and attending a performance by country-western musician Mike Bishop. Cost is $122, which includes lodging, transportation and meals. For reservations, call Reva Oruch (3918344) by March 1. For more information, call 330-4272. WALK-IN DROP-IN Next meeting is Thursday at the JCC. Exercise and bingo are at 10:30 a.m. Brown Bag'n with Bubbe presents the movie, "tlrandpa's TVee." In honor of Tu B'Shevat, we will plant aeeds. VIMONS I*urlm Yiddish Dinner Theatre U March 7 at 3 p.m. at tiM JCC. Th» {>«>• gram features • Yiddish film, dali sandwiches, hamanUachan and music by UoMi Woltwrger. Coat is $8. For reservations and to order sandwiches, call Dorla and Nate Shukert (391-7630) by Feb. 36.
If you're ever looking for a sure-fire way to get a good argument going, bring up the subject of smoking. I don't mean using a grill and smoking a turkey or a salmon, I mean cigarette smoking. Yeah, I know we've discussed this before but this is the first time the White House has been declared a NO SMOKING zone and that's different. In the past, it was just you and I talking about it but now, the entire country is talking about it. I think the idea of a place being declared a no-smoking zone may well be right up there with the most controversial topics today. The smokers become furious vihen told there are places they can't light up and the non-smokers smile righteously because they have a right to "clean air." Invariably, somebody will invoke the time honored "this is a free country" theme. But the White House! The place most' Americans have special feelings about; the place lota of us think belongs to the citizenry, not the current tenants. Imagine the chutzpah of Hillary putting up that sign. But wait a minute . . . let's explore this. Is it possible she has a personal agenda here? Since he became fair game for anybody with a camera, our new President has been photographed in every conceivable situation, doing everything from jogging to eating junk food. And a few times, he's been "caught" with a cigar either in his hand or in his mouth. And we both know he'd NEVER say anything about inhaling it.
although I think the, first time it wasseen he claimed "it wasn't lighted." I'm wondering, because I have a little experience as a wife, if Hillary is trying to get Bill to stop smoking. After all, that wouldn't be too unusual, given what we know about smoking. And if there's no area in the workplace, as well as the residence where a person could smoke, that would tend to encourage giving up the smelly habit, wouldn't it? I'm just speculating, mind you. I don't have a direct wire to Hillary and she doesn't confide in me. But I have my suspicions just the same. And I know about giving up the habit. I've done it myself, a long time ago. In 1968, the month of October, on a Saturday at noon. And twenty-four hours later, my roommate joined me in what was a very difficult exercise in self-discipline. But we did it. I tell you this so you smokers won't think I can't understand all the fussing about smoking or not. Trust me. 1 understand. Well, whatever her reason, I'm with Hillary and the new edict, 100 percent. I think it's a good idea to not permit smoking in the White House. I'm a citizen, I have a right to my belief , And so do you and you and you. You don't like it? Call and tell them You have a right to do that too. I just heard the number has been made very public and everyone is invited to call and express an opinion. Be my guest.
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Rabbis discuss issues Thursday at JCC Modern science offers all sorts of ways to exert control over life; machines can keep bodies breathing and fed; pills and procedures can help couples either conceive children or prevent them. But what does Judaism have to say about all this? And what about current laws that protect or don't protect gays and lesbians from discrimination? What about laws to help women? These issues are open for discussion by the four congregation rabbis of Omaha at a religious and moral forum at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the JCC. Sponsored by Jewish Family Service's committee on family, the forum serves to "answer questions on contemporary moral issues," said Alice Weiss, the panel's coordinator. "We thought this would be a good way to bring Judaism into our contemporary lives," she said. The rabbis will answer questions from the audience and will respond to questions left in the 'ques-
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Mark Urkowitz entire realm of our existence; both that which we consider religious, and that which we consider secular." Child care is available free during the forum; reservations are required. For more Information, call 330-2024.
Beth Israel burial society The burial society Chevra Kadishe at Beth Israel Synagogue wUI be honored at a kiddush following Shabbat services there on Feb. 27 (6 Adar). The women's burial society includes Chairman Charlotte Kaplan, Beverly Franklin, Rini Gonsher, Leah Siref, Ethel Mogil and Reva Ruderman. The men's society includes Chairman Dave Wine, Cantor Leo Fettman, Saul Libowski, Sam Shyken, Cantor David Taub, Dik Weiner, Rabbi Mark Urkowitz and Norman Zevitz. Members of the Chevra Kadishe societies perform mitzvot by helping to prepare bodies before burial. They follow Jewish law by washing bodies with water and wrapping them in linen while reciting psalms. Shomrim, or watchers, guard the body until the funeral. The seventh day of Adar, the date sage Moshe Rabbenu died, is often used to honor burial societies because no funerals are held on that date, leaving society members free to celebrate.
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