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Editorial By Morris Maline Not long ago, a reader sent me two one-dollar bills and a note suggesting that I utilize the money for a double purpose. Her request was that I use one dollar to stop the war in Bosnia and the other dollar to benefit the Jewish community of Omaha. For weeks, I was stumped. What could I possibly do that would impact on either the senseless killing in Bosnia or the wellbeing of the local Jewish community? So, I put off writing about the challenge because I was unable to come up with anything that would make sense. Until now. At this point, I am willing to give up on trying to solve the problems in Bosnia. I am leaving that cauldron of horror to President Clinton and others who are in a position of power to do something. However, helping the local Jewish community is a different matter. In last week's Jewish Press, I alerted the readership to the needs of Mark Epstein, a young man with cancer whose only chance to hve depends on whether his family can raise $lSO,000 for medical treatment.

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His insurance will not cover the necessary bone marrow transplant and appeals to the insurance company have been rejected. I published Mark's story to give our Jewish community an opportunity to participate in the greatest mitzvah of all — the saving of a life. As a community, we spend vast sums annually to save Jewish lives all over the world. Surely, we can do our part for a member of our own Jewish community. I do not expect the Epstein family to plead or beg for help. I will plead and beg for them because that is the right thing for a Jewish editor and a Jewish newspaper to do. And the response of the readership is to rush with aid because cancer doesn't wait. The only hope is treatment. So, in behalf of the thoughtful reader who presented the two-dollar challfenge to me, let me say that your two-dollars will join my personal contribution and be directed to-the University of Nebraska Medical Center - (SEE BULLETIN BELOW) I am confident that our extended family — the Jewish community of Omaha and our readers throughout the country — will participate in the mitzvah of saving Mark Epstein's life.

Clianges may be necessary in Israel defense purchases By Deborah Kalb WASHINGTON (JTA) — Beginning next year, Israel may be facing mtgor changes in how it buys its defense equipment from the United States. The Pentagon announced that as of January 1994, it would end the commercial sales channel of the Foreign Military Financing program, under which Israel buys a substantial part of its equipment. FMF is a program assisting U.S. allies in buying weapons and other defense equipment, generally from the United States. Currently, some FMF recipients, such as Israel and Egypt, can go through either a government channel, in which the U.S. government buys desired items on behalf of the recipient, or a commercial channel, in which the foreign government engages in direct commercial contracts with suppliers. Israel is the largest recipient of FMF funds, with an annual grant of $1.8 billion per year. The Israeli government is currently hoping an arrangement can be worked out with the U.S government that would enable it to continue purchasing certain items through commercial channels, according to Ruth Yaron, the Israeli Embassy spokeswoman here.

Naval Academy protest

Aim at religious right

By Deborah Kalb WASHINGTON (JTA) — A group of Jewish members of Congress has sent a protest letter to the U.S. Naval Academy, criticizing the academy's decision to schedule its homecoming this fall over the weekend on Vbich Yom Kippur falls. The letter, organized by Rep. Benjamin Cardin (DMd.) and signed by 26 other Jewish representatives, criticized the academy for not displaying "more sensitivity to Jewish midshipmen, alumni, their families and friends." B'nai B'rith also criticized the academy for what it called "incredible bureaucratic insensitivity."

By Deborah Kalb WASHINGTON(JTA) — The so-called "religious right" is becoming a powerful force in both local and national politics, a group of Jewish Democratic activists was told this week. Experts from religious and constitutional liberties groups told participants in a conference sponsored by the National Jewish Democratic Council that the Christian Coalition, a religious right organization sponsored by the Rev. Pat Robertson, could have 1 million members by the end of the year. The NJDC has become involved in the effort to combat the agenda of the groups like Robertson's.

Residents oppose housing By Gil Sedan JERUSALEM (JTA) — Residents of the Park Towers housing project yi Ashdoji have opposed allocating housing units to new immigrants from Yemen, on the grounds that the presence of the olim will "reduce the value of their apartments." The tenants initiated a meeting with Ashdod Mayor Tzvi Tzilker on the issue, and asked him to intervene on their behalf The Housing Ministry purchased 82 apartments in the housing project over the past three months. The ministry did not say who will reside in those apartments.

Gary Hill earns Volunteer award

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(Jary Hill, founder and president of the non-profit Contact Center, Inc., a national information clearinghouse and referral service for prisoners, has received the 1993 Maud Booth Correctional Services Award from Volunteers of America (VGA). The award was presented to Mr. Hill by VOA president and chief executive officer Clint Cheveallier during the annual meeting of the American Correctional Association. A resident of Lincoln, Mr. Hill's involvement in prison work dates to the early 1960's when his family-owned metals business began a policy of hiring and training ex-offenders from the Nebraska State Penitentiary. He soon recruited local Jaycees in a volunteer outreach program and established a Jaycees chapter inside the prison, the first of 500 Jaycees chapters he promoted in correctional facilities in the U.S. and abroad. In 1964, Mr. Hill founded the Contact Center which provides referral help to offenders awaiting release. The organization maintains a national data bank of available services including housing, employment, job-training and education, alcohol and drug recovery services. The organization has helped more than 48,000 men and women since its founding. Based oq his 26 years experience, Mr. Hill has become • national spokesman on corrections iuues. He kervad as chairman of a United Nations committea on crime prevention and criminal justice, and as • member of the board of the American Corroctional Association, lie has personally visited over 1,200 correctional focilities worldwide and has lectured extensively on the subject

Mark Epstein is awaiting admission to the University of Nebraska Medical Center for his bone marrow transplant Jerry Slusky, Federation president, told the board of directors Tuesday night that progress was being made in the fund-raising campaign. Announcement also was made that more than $30,000 has been received in the first week of the campaign to raise $150,000 for Mark's treatment. Tax deductible contributidns may be endorsed to the University of Nebraska Medical Center and mailed to Sheldon Bernatein, c/o Federation Foundation, 333 South 132nd St. Omaha, NE 68154.

Starting the day Efrat Itabari (left) and Joey Kahn, aUrt th« day holding flags at the Jewish Commanity Center's preschool camp. Photo by Jo Carroll.

Exhibit to feature women in business An exhibit entitled, Jewish Women in Business - — • 199.'1, will open at the Jewish Community Centerflj on Dec. 15, Louise Abrahamson, president of the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society, has announced. "We are pleased to announce that the 100th birthday of internationally recognized bur.inesswoman ftose Blumkin will be celebrated that night •m with a reception for the community." H The exhibit, available through January, will include photos of businesswomen and their businesies, awards, related memorabilia, and stories about the individuals who have served as founders^ president, monngers, and proprlators In Nehrask^^| and Council Hluffi. "^ The Society has requested that exhibit items be submitUd to Susan Silver, archivist, by Oct 10. ^

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Information and artifacts needed Information and artifacts are being sought regarding Midwest individuals or families who were rescued from the Nazis in Denmark in October, 1943, and their Danish rescuers. Their stories will be included as part of a traveling exhibit that will be shown at the Jewish Community Center in October. The Anti-Defamation League/Community Relations Committee of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, Jewish Cultural Arts Council and the Danish Immigrant Museum are co-sponsors of this extraordinary Danish Exhibit and 50th anniversary commemoration of the rescue.

Ginger Jensen received her training from Judy If you or people you know were involved in this Howard in BJair and has continued her studies with Patrick Roddy and Ballet Omaha. She has historic event, please contact Jane Batt, ADIVCRC been an instructor for ^.he Judy Howard Studio in assistant director, or Beth Seldin Dotan, JCAC Blair for six years. She has choreographed for the director, at the Jewish Community Center, 334Blair Community Theatre, Bellevue Little Theatre 8200, or write to either agency at the Jewish and has appeared in "The Wiz" at the Omaha Community Center, 333 South 132 St., Omaha, NE 68154. Community Playhouse.

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Slichot, which literally means forgiveness, marks the beginning of The Days of Awe. Each year, Slichot is traditionally observed with a midnight servica on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. This service is a collection of penitentilil prayers, psalms and liturgical poetry. At Temple Israel, the Slichot service on Sept. 11 will be conducted by Rabbi Aryeh Azriel, Rabbi Daniel Fink and Dr. Michael Yablonski. After the service, a special program will combine art history and ethics as Dr. Martin Rosenberg guides the congregation through a series of slides focusing on ethical questions. Dr. Rosenberg is assistant professor of art history at the University of Nebraska-Omaha and director of education at B'nai Israel Synagogue in Council Bluffs. Following Dr. Rosenberg's presentation, Rabbis Azriel and Fink will comment on the slides from a theological point of view dealing- with their ethical content and moral message. Temple Israel has chosen the theme of Jewish Ethics for the year 5754 with this Slichot program serving as an introduction for its year of focused programming.

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ADL protests Irish cartoon By Tova Mirvis NEW YORK (JTA) — A political cartoon in The Irish Times newspaper that referred to southern Lebanon as "Jewrassic Park" has sparked an angry response from the Anti-Defamation League, who called it anti-iSemitic and "Jew-baiting." The cartoon depicts a preying dinosaur wearing a Star of David helmet chasing after frightened people fleeing from a war zone.

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While the region was "60,000 years in the making," it was "one week in the destroying," the caption read. i The cartoon is titled "Jewrassic Park, AKA Southern Lebanon," a parody of "Jurassic Park," a current hit movie about dinosaurs coming to life. Abraham Foxman, ADL national director, called for an apology in a letter to Conor Brady, editor of the Dublin-based newspaper. "Although we believe that Israel's recent action in Lebanon was legitimate self-defense, the Irish Times has every right to express its opposition to Israel's policies in Israel," Foxman said. The injection of the Jewish element into the cartoon, however, ii irrelevant, inappropriate and offensive. It serves only to stir anti-Jewish animus," he said. Foxman also sent a copy of the Utter to Ireland's ambassadors to the United States and to the United Nations.

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BETH EL SYNAGOGUE I 14506 Califomia Omaha, NE 68164 492-8550 Office Hours: Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. FVlday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emit Berkovits. FRIDAY: Services at 6 p.m. SATURDAY: . " Services at 9:30 a.m. Kiddush follows services. Sitter service starts at 10 a.m. Shabbat story time, the iirst and third Saturday, starts at 11 a.m. Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services are at 7:55 p.m. SUNDAY: Services are at 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Services are at 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Judaica Shop Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ' Family Picnic Beth El will have a family picnic with prizes and games Sunday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bar Mitzvah Russell Bennett, son of Sandy and Bruce Gordon, will become a Bar Mitzvah on Friday evening, Aug. 27, and Saturday morning, Aug. 28. Joshua Wees, son of Joye and Steve Wees, will become a Bar Mitzvah on Friday evening, Sept. 3, and Saturday morning, Sept. 4. Lunch 'n Learn Lunch 'n Learn with the Rabbi continues Thursday, Sept. 2, at noon at Beth El. Call the office for reservations. Women, Can We Talk? Beth El Women's League forum for discussion, learning and sharing, led by Susie Drazen, continues Sept. 7, at 7.30 p.m. at Beth El.

Sparl(s from Tlie Word By Rabbi Myer S. Kripke Parashat Ki Tetze Poeif and Morality There are few examples in world literature, if any, that compare with the unrestrained, irrepressible, effervescent joy that rises from the song of that unknown poet whom we call Deutero-Isaiah. Our Haftarah is one of his masterpieces. He calls on the scattered, hapless refugees of Judah, tolerated but moribund in their Babylonian captivity, to rejoice; for redemption is at hand! He pictures Judah-in-exile as a barren woman — and yet he calls on her to rejoice, for she will have many, many children in her own home, in Judah. The Midrash (Pesikta d'rav Kahana ad loc) fmds ten (no, eleven!) synonyms for joy or happiness, and applies them all to Judah-restored. *" And, in similar reflection, the Midrash (ibid) names seven women who were were called barren, and then, lo, they became mothers. The first is our Matriarch Sarah, who later bore Isaac. The next was Rebecca, who later bore Esau and Jacob. Then there was Leah (here the homilist indulges in a bit of fancy), who then bore six sons. Next there was Rachel, who later bore Joseph and Bergamin. Then there was the wife of Manoah (what was her name?), who later became the mother of Samson. The there was Hannah, whose son was Samuel, Have you been counting? So far there are only six! For the seventh the Midrash names Zion itself, Judah itaelf, the Jewish people. Here was Judah in the midst of exile, destruction, and soon-to-be-annihilation.

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There are tiines when our policies make it difficult, if not impossible, to print a letter to-the-editor even though the contents justify publication. That is why I am taking this unusual step to tell you about a letter without identifying the writer. I am certain you will agree that using this editorial column for the purpose is appropriate. The letter is from a single mother of two who not only is in poor health, but who also is without adequate financial resources.

^nnrairyoti^ SheivnJteto thank the Omaha Jewish community, the Jewish Federation of Omaha, Jewish Family ^e^ces and Temple Israel for all the help that was provided to her family. "Many people believe that it is only the Russian immigrants that need the help from our community, but I myself know several Jewish families helped by Jewish Family Services an^'Temple Israel.' She mentioned the financial aid which made it possible for her children to attend a Jewish camp allowing them to pursue Hebrew studies and make Jewish friends. Special reference The writer made special reference to Federation and Temple staff as well as the Jewish community at large thanking "all those who who have donated •money so those of us who live such bleak lives can ^ have a little sunshine brought into our lives in our times of need. "These people don't know it, but their generosity is greatly appreciated by those of us who receive help — they should indeed be proud of themselves for the mitzvah they provide throughout the year. You made our lives better "Thank you to all of you for all your generosity and love you have shown your fellow Jewish families. My family and I love each and everyone of you and appreciate what you have done to make our lives a little better throughout the year and not just at holiday times."

A letter from Israel By Harry Allen "We come to the land to build and be built," so sang the early chalutzim in Israel as they labored to drain swamps and clear the fields of stones so crops could be grown. And they did build the land and were built by it But today in the ancient city of Safat, fierched on the mountain site of the old city looking toward the mountains of Western Gallilee, new kinds of chalutzmim are working. Livnot ITLehibanot, literally to build and be built, is clearing a different kind of landscape — a landscape of assimilation of young American Jews, ages 20 to 30, who are seeking answers to deeply troubling questions about their being Jewish. Neither the Yeshivot answer of conformity, nor the Zionist answer of Israel aliyah, nor the memory of the Holocaust, nor scare stories about anti-semitism, nor offering "young leadership" opportunities in the federations, quite make it with the young adults who come to Israel to spend 11 weeks in this most unusual of programs. This week, Annie and I spent some time in Safat looking at the program as part of my evaluation work for PEF — Israel endowment fund, which provides it some money. We both came away intrigued, enthusiastic and filled with admiration for two young people who 12 years ago had an idea and built the program from scratch with no institutional support from organized Jewry — not Orthodox, Reform, Conservative, secular, UJA or whatever. The New York Federation now provides some support Livnot is simple in design. Young adults, virtually all college graduates, many with professional careers, come to Livnot for what is essentially a Jewish work-study program. For half of each day, they do manual labor rebuilding ancient structures in Safat — stone by stone. Helping to construct a future They are not helping archaeologists preserve the past, but are rather helping to construct a future. None have previous building experience — as what American Jewish kids have ever done consistent

manual labor. . The other half of each day is spent in seminars, study sessions, and personal discussion v^th staff about what Judaism has to say about such things as family, charity and worship, to name a few. This is not a program of reUgious indoctrination. Indeed, as Aharon, the founder and director, says if you want to learn how to put on Tefillin — Livnot is not the place for you. And he is personally Orthodox. Rather the thrust of the study at Livnot is to encourage its participants to ask adult questions, then base discussion of the issues on Jewish sources. Judaism is important Its aim is to get students to understand that Judaism is not all black and white, but that Judaism is important in each person's life, that it has value that it can lift the spirit and elate the mind. Of the more than 1,500 people who have gone through the program, the intermarriage rate is a very small fraction of the rate for college educated Jewish young people in general. Many participants come from existing relationships with non-Jews and come to their own conclusion that a Jewish spouse and a Jewish home are far more meaningful thant intermarriage. The collective building creates a sense of community and shared experience, the seminars a deep appreciation on a non-coercive basis of basic Jewish values. The combination of the two does result in Jews being "built." In addition, deep attachments to Israel are formed. Livnot is a model — perhaps it cannot be duplicated in America, but more American students and young professionals can be encouraged to come here and participate. There are many programs in Israel for young people. Indeed, this summer nearly 14,000 kids are here on Ramah, NFTY, Federation, Young Judea, BBYO, Yeshivot, etc. All have value, but Livnot uniqiiely speaks to the concerns of young adults at a crucial stage of their lives.

Jewish groups oppose event _ By Bram D. Eisenthal I MONTREAL (JTA) — Jewish groups and other ' anti- racism organizations have been up in arms in response to reports that the white supremacist Heritage Front is bringing its racist messages to Quebec. Wolfgang Droege, the Heritage Front's leader, confirmed that Montreal would be the sight of a "social event" this month sponsored by his group and involving at least five rock bands. A similar event, "Rock for Racialism," was held in Ottawa last spring and resulted in hundreds of anti-racists confronting skinheads in violent clashes throughout the downtown area. That concert included a performance of the racist band RAHOWA (RAcial HOly WAr), which features George Burdi, Canadian leader of the U.S.-based Church of the Creator. Burdi was one of several individuals arrested by police following the event According to Droege, who has served time in U.S. prisons on drug and weapons charges, the event would be the first of its kind in Quebec and the message was being spread by local Ku Klux Klan _ members and skinheads in the province. fl He was, he added, eager to attract new members here and described Quebec as "fertile territory" for recruitment. Droege and other Heritage Front members are currently facing charges in Toronto resulting from several incidents of racial violence in that city. B'nai Brith Canada's League for Human Rights has called upon community leaders and citisent here to stand up to the Heritage Front The group "is attempting to go national and Montreal is its f^rst Qurt>«c target"

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Michael Scott Slutzky, son of Bob and Connie Slutzky, will be called to the Torah to celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, Sept. 4, at Congregation B'nai Israel, Tustin, Calif. Rabbi Ellie Spitz will officiate. Scott, who will be a seventh grade student at Michael Slutsky Lakeside Middle School in Irvine, has performed in theater and has active interests in music, computers, piano, football and rollerblading. His Bar Mitzvah project is to compile and publish a reference guide of organizations throu^out Orange County that can utilize the volunteer services of Bar and Bat Mitzvahs and others. The guide will be distributed to synagogues and civic organizations. Scott has a brother, Lanie. Grandparents are Charlotte Slutzky and the late Dr. Ben Slutzky and Florence and Jack Brody, all of Omaha. Great-grandmother is Rose Greenblatt of Seattle, formerly of Denver.

Jewish Family Servicd and Women's American ORT are preparing for the Rosh Hashanah food distribution project for local Jewish families in need. Members of the community are asked to donate non-perishable kosher foods appropriate to the holiday. Food can be placed in the Tzedakah bin in the front lobby of the JCC by September 9. Cash donations may be brought or sent to the Jewish Family Service office at the JCC.

1^1 m In the News Louise Abrahanuon and Susan Silver have been named to a task force to develop policies and programs for the American Jewish Historical Society. Mrs. Abrahamson, president, and Ms. Silver, archivist, of the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society, attended the national convention in New York where they made a presentation on the evolution of the Memories of North 24th St. exhibit! Ken Bassik, an insurance agent for the past seven years, has joined Sentry Insurance, which is establishing a branch office in Omaha. • Sentry Insurance, rated A+ within the insurance industry, is a national company headquartered in Wisconsin.

Josh Wees, son of Josh Stem of Dallas, soo of former Omaha resiJoye and Steve Wees, dents Betsy Stem and Lawrence Stem, has graduwill become a Bar ated from Brown University in Providence, R.I., Mitzvah on September 4 where he received a B.A. degree in European at Beth El Synagogue. History. He will spend next year in- Europe and Josh is an eighthreturn to the states to pursue graduate studies. grade honor student at Beveridge Junior High. He enjoys tennis and basTeitelbaum named president ketball. Josh has a sister, WASHINGTON (JTA) — Herbert Teitelbaum, a Shoshana, and a brother, New York attorney, was named president of the Josef ''•'* ^««* New Israel Fund. Grandparents are Aileen and Stan Shmuger of He will succeed Mordechai Bar-On, who will St. Louis and Elizabeth Wees of Detroit. Great- become the Israeli chair of the organization, the grandmother is Marion Radman. announcement stated. Jesse Aaron Bordy, son of Joseph and Linda Bordy of Columbus, will become a Bar Mitzvah on September 11 at Temple Israel. He is an eighthgrade student at Columbus Middle School. Over the last five years, Jesse has traveled 180 miles weekly to study for his Bar Mitzvah. He is a Boy Scout - First Class, working toward his Eagle Scout award. He enjoys swimming, riflery, rocketry and movies. Jesse has a sister, Babette Donlon of Ballston Spa, N.Y., and a brother, Nathan of Columbus. Grandparents are the late Louis and Janet Bordy and Leonard and Pauline Decker, all of Omaha.

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Laborites confronted by settlers in West Bank By Gil Sedan JERUSALEM (JTA) — A group of Labor Knesset members who visited the West Bank settlement of Kedumim last week found themselves in a bitter confrontation with settlers. The settlers attacked the representatives of the governing party, saying they felt like second-class citizens whose interests in the region had been delegitimized. ' Eli Dayan, the Knesset caucus whip, told them that while they had enjoyed a favorable status under the previous government, they were now enjoying the same rights as all other Israelis. In the past, said Dayan, the government had injected billions of shekels into the territories, and in the process had deprived citj^s and towns elsewhere in Israel of funds they rightfully deserved. The visit by representatives of the Labor government was unusual, and the hostile reception they received could hardly be termed unexpected. Since taking power last year. Labor has been forthright in its opposition to the construction of new settlements in the territories for political purposes — a bulwark of the strategy employed by the previous Likud government. Likud viewed the building of new settlements as a means for creating "facts on the ground" that would affect all future negotiations with their Arab neighbors regarding disputed territories. During the visit, Dayan asked the settlers whether they would accept the rule of the majority of Israelis on the fate of the territories. A rabbi from among the settlers who attended the meeting replied that under certain circumstances one need not adhere to majority rule. Labor Knesset member Ephraim Sneh received a predictably angry response when he told the settlers that had they not been there, negotiations with the Arabs would have been much easier. The visit to Kedumim was the third time in rfecent days that settlers in the territories heard unwelcome tidings from government officials.

Israeli urges dialogue • NEW YORK (JTA) — A high-level official of the Israeli government is calling for a "profound dialogue" between Israel and American Jewry. He wants to resolve recent tensions between the two sides over American Jewish support for the Labor government's stance in the Middle East peace process. Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Yossi Beilin spoke of the need for such a dialogue — involving both the American Jewish leadership and the grass roots — at a meeting here of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. Minister Beilin addressed the Conference of Presidents immediately afler meeting here with U. N. Secretaiy-CJeneral Boutros Boutros- Ghali.

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Earlier, Housing Minister Binyamin Ben-Eliezer I By Gil Kezwer rejected a demand that the government subsidize TORONTO (JTA) — The Ontario government's the sale of 400,000 housing units in the territories. Ministry of Citizenship has given $22,000 He insisted that the units be sold on the free (Canadian) to the Simon Wiesenthal Center's market, as was the case anywhere else in the coun- Canadian office to help establish a task force on ^ry. Holocaust denial in the province and across And President Ezer Weizman, during another Canada. address to a group of settlers, said that they should Speaking at a recent news conference here be willing to accept the rule of the majorify, even if together with Ontario Citizenship Minister Elaine the majority makes some decisions the settlers Ziemba, Simon Wiesenthal Center director Sol might deem unwelcome. Littman said the task force — made up of historians artd others with the professional expertise to Bank fined $103,000 refute Holocaust denial — would combat attempts by white supremacists to dress up arguments as for complying with boycott academic discussion. Littman said the "truth squad" will be particuBy Deborah Kalb larly active in monitoring university campuses, WASHINGTON (JTA) — The Commerce where white supremacist groups like the Heritage Department announced that it was imposing a Front are increasingly active in seeking to recruit $103,000 fine on American Express Bank, Ltd., for new members. allegedly complying with terms of the Arab boycott The Simon Wiesenthal Center will be presenting of Israel. a seminar for editors of student newspapers this The New York-based bank, a subsidiary of the December in Regina, Saskatchewan, at the annual American Express Co., agreed to pay the fine but meeting of the Canadian University Press, he did not admit or deny Uiat it had violated U.S. anti- added. boycott laws. Educational materials about Holocaust denial, in The Commerce Department charged the bank English and French, are being prepared for the colwith having committed 39 alleged violations of the loquium. Export Administration Act and Regulations "The danger with (Holocaust) revisionists is that between August 1988 and January 1992. they seek a cloak of respectability. Instead of rallies Among the alleged violations were 13 allegations they hold conferences," Littman said. that the bank provided Lebanon and Oman with "Instead of plastering the town with posters, information about business relationships with they publish pseudo-academic papers," he said. Israel, the Commerce Department said. Also, the department alleged that on 25 occaHolland shocked sions, the bank did not report receiving boycott- AMSTERDAM (JTA).— Holland has reacted with related requests from Kuwait. shock at the neo-Nazi desecrations of more than The case "illustrates the importance of major 200 graves of Allied soldiers who fell during World banks being concerned about and vigilant against War II. boycott-related activities," WilUam Skidmore, direcRight-wing extremists spray-painted neo-Nazi tor of the Commerce Department's Office of graffiti on the graves in the Allied Military Antiboycott Compliance, said in a statement. Cemetery near Nijmegen, close to (3erman y.

Egyptian envoy optmisitic JERUSALEM (JTA) — Egypt's ambassador to Israel, Mohammed Basiouny, said Thursday he expects that the parties to the Middle East peace talks will sign joint declarations of principles by the end of the year. ^-^ That, he said, will mark the start of' a new era of cooperation and development." Basiouny made the remarks in Eilat prior to giving an upbeat speech to members of the United Jewish Appeals Prime Minister's Mission, a delegation of contributors who have given a minimum $100,000 each to the UJA campaign. In his speech, Basiouny praised the progress that has been made in the 14 years since the peace treaty was signed between Egypt and Israel.

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Bert's Eye View By B«rt Lewis If you. clearly renieniber the time following World War II, you probably also remember the name Christian Dior. It helps if you happen to be a female, since he becanie a well-known fashion designer. We ladies tend to recall such things. Anyway, this was the French man who changed the entire look of women during that post war time. He decreed our short skirts obsolete and introduced the long, long hemline which became known as "the new look." Ech mir a new look ... The point of this is simple: those were the days when one person could revolutionize fashion. That's another way of saying they (whoever "they" were) could cause women to feel they were hopelessly outdated and needed to trash a perfectly good wardrobe. We were a captive audience and we tended to believe all the propaganda. I'm not sure who gets credit for changing that mentality — for creating an atmosphere in which I can wear my skirts down to my ankles or up to my pupick. It's my business and ok and you wear yours where it pleases YOU to wear them. That's good. We shouldn't be slaves to any commercial industry. Agreed? Fine. Now I have another question for you: Who created the big inspiration for the barbers in this country and for all I know, elsewhere also? I wonder exactly what planted the idea of making it "cool" to shave a kid's head up maybe three quarters of his head and leave the rest of the hair long? It's a little reminiscent of the way males looked in pictures taken during the '20s. We used to think it was, in unkind terms, a hayseed look. A look, about which we used to say "get a load of that haircut!" Now, here it is 1993, and wherever you see young males, you're apt to see this this look. On blond or fair-haired guys it isn't so bad, but on the guys with really dark or black hair, I find it pretty weird. More than once, I've seen this look and thought if a parent or teacher declared this mandatory, the protests and objections would be heard around the world.

I I don't really know if one guy someplace got the ,idea and talked a barber or excuse me, a hair stylist, into creating this look. I tend to suspect somebody in the world of haircutters thought it up and before long, there was an epidemic. Aside from the way it looks (and if you like it, wear it gezunderheit) I think it bothers me to realize this: while it took two generations for women to be emancipated, the males are now caught in the trap. Here we go again, following like sheep. Just one request, please. If you or yours has this look and likes it, pay no attention and please don't be upset with me. After all, it's your privilege. Just as it's mine to not like it!

By Henry Stem JWV Epstein-Morgan Post 260 wiH meet Sunday, Sept 19, at the "J" at 10:30 a.m. At the Aug. 16'meeting. Commander Sam Kaplan, in the absence of Chaplain Doc Margolin, offered the Pledge of Allegiance and Prayers and took roll call. He reminded us of the request from National for used postage' stamps, especially American ones with the flag, and he will forward them. He told us how he and fellow amateur radio opeirators were called out to survey the damage done by the July 9 storm. Keep Jan. 20, 1994, open for a city-wide Jewish Federation meeting, including all synagogues. We will welcome a world-renowned Jewish leader. Quartermaster Nate Marcus offered a financial report and spoke on his contacts with the Sioux The Federation Library at the Jewish City and Des Moines posts. Quartermaster Harry Community Center has announced the arrival of Brody of Des Moines delivered $100 for disaster new children's books as follows: relief ' "Noah's Ark' by Lucy Cousins — This is an ' A memo was received from Col. Rosenbleeth on "easy-to-read" picture book about Noah and the ark terrorism against the U.S. and how it is linked to with simple sentences and vivid illustrations. our friendship with our Israeli ally; a thank you "The Sabbath Lion" by Howard Schwartz and note from Vets Hospital for our volunteer services Barbara Rush. This is a Jewish folktale from and donations. We also assist with their bingo games. We were told they are now offering selected Algeria. It tells the story of Yosef, a young boy who goes prayers for Jewish patients. If you want to donate to the disaster relief fund, on an adventure and relies on his power of faith. see Nate, who donated $25. Post 260 donated $50. This should appeal to children of all ages. Closing prayers by Sam, refreshments served by "My First 100 Hebrew Words" by Howard I. Bogot. This book lists alphabetically 100 Hebrew Sol and Nate. Cone and enjoy our get-togethers words that Jewish children should be familiar with. every third Sunday of the month except on holiThe definitions are easy to understand. The book is days. a beginning Hebrew book. "Stories from the Bible: Old Testament Stories PERSONAL Retold" by Martin Waddell. Bible characters come Sincere thanks for all the get - well wishto life in this book of retold Bible stories. Acrylic es. I truly appeciate all my good friends. paintings illustrate the 17 adapted stories. "Moose Street" by Anne Mazer. Lena Rosen, a Louis LIppett Jewish girl living on Moose Street, wonders why her family has to be so different. She discovers every family has its share of happiness and sad-

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By Marilyn Warren Not long ago we were asked to explain what a When we moved from Omaha in 1989, many of our friends wanted to know where Chesterfield, levee isl We joked and said it was the nouveau way Mo., was located. Today, thanks to the Missouri to spell "Levy." To<^y we don't joke about a levee, it River and the media, almost everybody in the world hits too close to home. Fortunately, the water is far from us. However, knows where Chesterfield is! This city of approximately 45,000 is located in we have been touched by iie flooding waters of the West St. Louis County about 20 miles west of the Missouri. Relatives and friends from all over the country Arch on Highway 40 and is a suburb of St Louis City. The area which is flooded lies in the valley or have been calling to check up on us. How wonderful Missouri River bottoms, and is about six miles from to hear from so many — to feel so loved! When we come home for Rosh Hashanah next our home. It is an area through which we drive when we go west to historic St. Charles to Missouri month, it will most likely take us an extra 30-45 wine country, and to visit friends in St. Charles minutes because the highway will probably still be and/or St. Peters. It is the area in which Marty's closed and we will have to go east and north to pick company and many other corporations house theilr up Highway 70 west. Martini will have to be placed in a new kennel planes (Spirit of St. Louis Airport). It is also the area in which we kennel our dog when we travel. because the flooded Petropolis will most certainly Highway 40 is now a lake, as is the airport, and not be ready for business by then. When Marty has to go on a business trip in the Petropolis is covered by water up to its second area, he will have to fly out of Lambert story. International instead of Spirit — an extra half hour , I remember so vividly the day the tornado hit in and 15 miles. I Omaha — May 6,1975.1 still find it hard to believe that a force of nature could be so destructive. When But these are just inconveniences; other people I walked into the Temple on May 7, the clean-up have no homes, no clothes, no jobs. Some areas had begun. While it took us a year to complete the around us are surrounded by water, but the resijob, at least we were able to begin on the very next dents have none to drink, can't bathe or do laundry, day. The flood is a different story. The water is just or even flush. sitting, and the mess can't be touched until the Because the water is in an area never thought to water recedes — hopefully within the month. And be "floodable," thousands have no insurance coverthen, thie damages can be assessed — maybe. After age for their homes and/or business. Mosquitoes are all, the debris, mud and whatever else is left behind becoming a problem everywhere, and rats and has to be dealt with first. snakes may be a problem in the flooded arias as We can drive about a mile from our home and the water recedes. see the flooded highway. The interstate on which Marty and I had driven just one week ago, the road from the Mississippi west to its junction with Highway 70 to Kansas City, disappears. The concrete just ends. It looks like a marina, just waiting for the cars to back the boat trailers info this vast expanse of water. I Seeing is supposed to be believing. I still don't believe it!

But, as in other disasters, people come together to help, and as time passes, these tragic weeks will become memories and pages in history books. . In the meantime, life goes on — the Cardinals play at Busch Stadium, the Arch is still standing, the performances go on at the Muny Theatre in Forest Park, the animals are in the fabulous zoo', and the Warrens are dry and well in Chesterfield, Mo.!

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By Miriam Widman No less than 11 camera teams and 70 reporters covBERLIN (JTA) — Maxim Medovoj turned his ered the opening. tiny head toward the fifth camera team closing in "This is an absurd abnormality," said Roman THE OREEK ISLANDS on him. Sklobo, a member of the Berlin Jewish community's Tor Exceptional Dining" The diminutive 13-year-old Russian immigrant board of directors in charge of youth and education. Expanded Uenu - Private Dining Room Available looked lost amid the flood of lights, cameras and "You have journalists hunting down students." microphones that hovered around him.,But after Staring into three radio microphones, the leader of Greek Beer & Wine Greek Specials Dally four interviews, with another half-dozen to go, the Berlin's Jewish community, Jerzy Kanal, described Dine liVCariy Out Homimade Pattriei seventh-grader was fielding the sometimes ridicu- the school's opening as "a historic and important" Spectallzing In Baklava We Cater. Tool lous questions like a pro. Moo IfHiii 11 jm 9pni event. 346-1528 fii -Sal 11am • 10pm The first day of school at Germany's first postThe school, in eastern Berlin, is in the cit/s old Sun 111 m ^ p m 3515 Center war Jewish high school turned out to be a megor Jewish neighborhood, the Scheunenviertel. It is fgMgMgMgigMagMgfgiaBfBjgjgjBi media event. located in a building that had been a Jewish school since 1906. Hitler closed it in 1942 and turned it into a Nursing Home deportation center. Insurance Kanal said the establishment of the high school Avnil.iblo to jgo 100 is a natural extension of the Jewish community's • Mcaicnre 'jUppli.Tnenls educational facilities. In 1986, the community • Aulom.ilic cl.iim tiling Taco Chic Riced: opened an elementary school in then West Berlin. • No pnpiTv/orkI Soft taco stuffed with chicken, Cheddar, Students who were part of the initial first-grade 1-800-279-8712 class then are now ready for high school. lettuce, tomato and olive. Wedded with real rSttitPKWcOBMOSS 402-978-8712 But opening day was anything but natural, with 90l»i>Fod'S72-6223 nice rice. 130lhiArt>or>33O-2110 journalists outnumbering the 24 seventh-graders 400 calories ISttii Howard •M6-4921 by three to one.

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A world without "everyday'

^IP By Rabbi M. Katzman ^^The summer months have now come and gone, and we are all back to the business of everyday life. The phrase "everyday," however, no longer conjures the image of continuity or uniformity. For, in fact, we live in a world where there is no "everyday,' where virtually all of the myriad variables, from universal issues to personal minutiae, keep changing with dizzying speed. These constant shifts in so many areas can be unsettling, confusing and even frightening. It is at times like these that it becomes important to seek the constant, those things which remain unaltered — the eternal. One of these, in the life of a Jew, should ideally be his or her study of the vast body of Jewish sources, a g^od place to start would be the Torah, otherwise known as the Five Books of Moses or the Bible. In fact, for centuries Jews have been engaged in just such an endeavor, studying a specific part of the Torah on a weekly basis; this is known as the weekly Torah portion. The Alter Rebbe once said a Jew should live with the times. Now this could not possibly have meant to conform to the mores or prescribe to the notions of his OT any other time. For, In fact, Jews always "Marched to the beat of a different drummer," namely the instruction of the Torah. The values, ideals and styles of the "times" have most often not been in consonance with the Jewish law. In using the expression living with the times," the rebbe meant something different. Living with the current Torah portion; really being involved with the inherent messages and lessons of the current weekly portion. Every Jew, he taught, can draw strength and .guidance from the Biblical lesson he learns and draw parallels and instruction for his daily life. In order for this to happen, there has to be a regular and serious involvement with this particular study.

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Delta withdraws sponsorship of IDF fund-raiser

By Debra Nussbaum Cohen NEW YORK (JTA) — After receiving numerous protest calls by pro-Palestinian groups and individuals, Delta Air Lines withdrew its sponsorship of a fund-raising event by the Chicago chapter of Friends of the Israel Defense Forces. Hours before the event. Delta also withdrew the business-class tickets to Israel it had donated to the dinner- and-auction event months before. Delta, which recently began flying to Israel, notified Friends of the IDF in mid-July that it would no longer be an official sponsor of the fund-raiser, as it had agreed to be in April, but would still provide the tickets to be auctioned. But at the last minute, the airline revoked the tickets, which were to be the auction's big draw and were expected to raise $10,000^or the organization. Representatives of Friends of the IDF say they have received neither explanation nor apology from Delta for the airline's actions, which they say were prompted by pressure from pro- Palestinian groups. James Murray, Delta's Midwest District Marketing Manager, said the airline withdrew its

sponsorship on because the event "was getting more political." But he emphasized that it was his decision to pull out and that "the suggestion that others brought pressure to bear is untrue. "No groups against this (event) have been in touch with me. There was some phone traffic (to Delta's offices), but it was more interrogative, asking if we were sponsoring the event. It wasn't anything substan17924 Dodge Street tive, like objections," he said. 391-1881 Tom Slocum, vice president of corporate commu- I nications for the Atlanta-based airline, said, "The 13463 W. Center potential for controversy prompted the decision." 330-1444 He admitted, however, that "calls reinforced concern we had that this was a potenially controversial step." Groups widely recognized as pro-Palestinian have acknowledged placing calls and writing letters to Delta protesting the airline's sponsorship of the fund-raiser. The Council for the National Interest Foundation said it was only one of several groups that had contacted Delta.

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South African Zionists ponder relations By Suzanne Belling JOHANNESBURG (JTA) — The future of South African relations with Israel rests on a knife edge that could cut for good or ill, depending on future developments here, the country's first Jewish Cabinetmemher in half a century told a recent Zionist gathering here. Louis Shill, the recently appointed minister of national housing and public works, discussed the subject at the recent 42nd conference of the South African Zionist Federation. Appearing along with him at the conference were Jewish leaders^frdin Israel and South Africa, including the Israeli minister of economics and planning, Shimon Shetreet; Mendel Kaplan, chairman of the Jewish Agency Board of Governors; Israeli Ambassador Alon Liel; and South African Chief Rabbi Cyril Harris. Amid the country's ongoing violence and political uncertainty, the message that was repeatedly delivered to the Jewish community here could be summed up with this piece of advice: "Go home or stay home." This meant, in essence, that South African Jews who in the face of political uncertainty wished to leave the country should make going to Israel, their spiritual home, a priority. If not, they should stay home and contribute to the new South Africa. Minister Shill does not believe that the current government or the next one — which many believe will be dominated by the African National Congress — will sever relations with Israel. But he warned that "there is a call from several quarters for this to take place." Safeguarding present good relations with Israel, he said, "is very high on the list of protections which we are trying to build into the future relationships of this country." He warned, however, that "unless we play a part in ensuring that there is a balanced government in the future of South Africa, it may well be that our relationship with Israel will be a short-term one" and "not the intimate one we have today."

He voiced confidence that any new constitution would have built into it "the kind of protections and sharing of power" that "will make it possible for the Jews in this country to have the old comfortable relationship with Israel." Ambassador Liel said he has had "dozens of meetings" with ANC leaders. "They have a great appreciation of the Jewish community," he said. But he added that while he could not detect any anti-Semitism, there was a lot of strong anti-Israel sentiment. He urged the Zionist Federation to enter into dialogue with the ANC, as the South African Jewish Board of Deputies has been doing. "Do it now. Do it before they are too busy to feceive you," he advised. Urging a similar course of direct dialogue, Kaplan of the Jewish Agency said, "We are only going to have strong links with Israel if we are not apologetic." Chief Rabbi Harris said the community must conduct an active outreach program to other groups in the country to explain that good relations between Israel and South Africa are not only in Israel's interests, but would also serve South African goals. This, he suggested, would broaden the lobby to continue good relations with Israel. Minister Shetreet told the conference that the government of Israel "takes a very favorable view of changes taking place in South Africa" and "aspires toward good relations with the government of South Africa — in the present and in the future." He predicted that President F.W. de Klerk would "go into the annals of history as a great leader." De Klerk, working in partnership with the ANC, has brought about what Shetreet described as "a most warranted, a most welcome dramatic change toward complete democracy and complete equality in South Africa."

Resolution notes 80th anniversary of ADL A commemorative resolution in honor of the 80th Anniversary of the Anti-Defamation League was approved and read into the Congressional Record according to I.Robert Wolfson, director of the Plains States Region Anti-Defamation League. "It is certainly a great .honor for the Senate and House of Representatives to recognize the ADL's 80 years of leadership in the fight against antiSemitism and working "To secure justice and fair treatment for all citizens alike." The preamble and resolution were written into the Record as follows: /•-\ Whereas in 1993 the Anti-Defamation League celobrates the 80th anniversary of its founding; Whereas by fighting bias, bigotry, and racism and by promoting understanding and respect among people the league has been at the forefront of the nation's quest for justice and fair treatment for all individuals: Whereas the purpose and program of the (•ague is to counter vio-

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lence through the promotion of tolerance, thereby espousing and fulfilling the highest ideals and aspirations of all faiths, races, and backgrounds; Whereas the league's activities are a constant reminder to the world community never to forget the Holocaust and to incorporate the lessons learned from the Holocaust into political systems and political decision-making; Whereas the league ' has been a leading contributor to the causes relating to democracy, respect for human rights and for the dignity of all peoples, the security of Jewish communities around the world, and the State of Israel; Whereas the league's record of achievement sets an inspiring example of participation in the struggle for juslice and of leadership in that struggle; Whereas the league continues to grow in strength and broadenthe scope of its activities even as it maintains its original purpose of educating the public about anti-Semitism and other manifestations of prejudice; and

Whereas racism and other forms of intolerance persist and l^ad all too frequently to hateinspired violence: Now, therefore be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring). That the Congress of the United States congratulates the AntiDefamation League as it celebrates its 80th anniversary in 1993 and commends the league for pursuing effectively the goal of promoting greater tolerance among pe.ople throughout the world.

ADL maligned By Marion Kwartler, Jewish Standard TEANECK, NJ —Local officials and Jewish leaders are outraged by the door- lo-door distribution by followers of Lyndon LaRouche of a booklet maligning the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith. The booklet was published by the Executive Intelligence Review, a Washington, D.C.-based self-styled news publisher. The townehip council has unanimously condemned what it called, "this form of hnto-mongering."

Mishap wrecked boat

By Hugh Orgel TEL AVIV (JTA) — Relatives of 44 Moroccan Jews ' who drowned 32 years ago when their small boat foundered en route to Israel have been informed that the shipwreck was due to a series of "operational mishaps." But the relatives have refiised to accept the findings of an official report, calling it incomplete. The Jews, who were making aliyah in a clandestine operation, drowned when their small boat, the Egoz, capsized off the coast of Morocco. Economic Development Minister Shimon Shetreet gave the family members the results of an official inquiry by the Mossad, Israel's intelligence agency, which had arranged the voyage. Despite the family members' refusal to accept the findings, Shetreet claimed that he had presented them with the full report. The ship overturned on Jan. 10, 1961, 15 miles off the coast of Morocco, on a course for Gibraltar. All 44 passengers drowned, but the boat's two-man Spanish crew escaped. Since that time, there have many rumors that the vessel had been leaky and unseaworthy from the beginning, had carried no lifeboats or rafts, and had a faulty radio transmitter and was manned by an untrustworthy crew. Suspicions have been voiced that the Mossad findings were kept secret for nearly three decades for fear their publication would lead to demands for publication of other investigation commission , reports.

Racist rally attracts smaU crowd By Bram D. Eisenthal MONTREAL (JTA) — The white supremacist. Heritage Front succeeded in attracting no more than about 200 people to its well-publicized rock concert held here. By contrast, a rally held to protest the appearance by the Toronto-based group brought more than 400 people to the streets.

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