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16 Tlslm, 57S4, Oatab«r 1,1993
Vol. LXn No. 3 Omaha
'Invisible' women appear at Campaign Kick-off!
Rescue of Denmark's Jews F
' Denmark, Oct. 1943: In a few weeks, fishing boats and other small craft transported more than 7,000 Danish Jews to Sweden — from the exhibitiotr, Oenmai*k in October 1943. The Jews of Denmark — Escape from Annihilation, produced by the Museum of Danish Resistance. The exhibit will be on display at the Jewish Community Center from Oct. 10 through Nov. 12. In connection with the exhibit, Omaha has issued a proclamation commemorating the 60th anniversary of the dramatic rescue of the Danish Jews by their fellow Danish citizens. In addition, along with the exhibit, there will be a special recognition, presentation and program on the evening of Oct. 24.
Federation Foundation sponsors financial seminar By Claudia Sherman, Foundation Public Relations Director A financial team lineup including speakers from FirsTier Bank Trust Department; Mammal, Schropp, Swartzbaugh, Engler & Jones, Inc., an employee benefit and actuarial firm; and FVankel, Zacharia, Nissen & Stamp, an accounting firm, will tackle the subjects of estate planning and charitable giving at a seminar on Wednesday, October 13, jointly with The Foundation of the Jewish Federation. Norman Veitser, chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Foundation, will highlight The Foundation's role at the two-hour seminar which begins at 4:30 p.m. at Highland Country Club, 126th and Pacific StreeU. Mary Jewell, truit oflficer and vice president of FiriTier Bank, will cover the topic, "Estate Planning Techniques' at the seminar. She will discuss how to plan your estate so your heirs will receive what you intend for them to acquire. Ms. Jewell, who earned her law degree from Creighton University, has been with FirsTier Bank since 1986. Prior to that she was a financial planning consultant with Farm Credit Banks of Omaha. In 1987, she was honored by the Omaha Jaycees as one of ten outstanding young Omahans and was also named a Distinguished Service Award winner. Ms. Jewell's discussion at the seminar will cover trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and estate and inheritance taxes. Mark A Weber, director of etUU planning with Msmmsl, Schropp, SwarUbaugh, Engler & Jones, Inc., will Ulk about 'Charitable Giving Strategies' Mr. Weber has • legal background and a master's dsgrsa in nnandal planning from The American Coltig*. *BiUU tax is tha hlghasi tax you're ever going to
have to pay," Mr. Weber pointed out. He will explain how you can control the portion of your estate that "the government has a lien on" by redirecting it through The Foundation of the Omaha Jewish Federation to one of the numerous funds it supervises such as those supporting the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home, the Bureau of Jewish Education, the Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family Service or the Federation Library, for instance, or to your synagogue, toward a scholarship or to endow a chair at a university, to name a few examples. Among the professional organizations Mr. Weber belongs to are the American Bar Association (including the Estate and Gift Tax Committee and Liquidity Tax Force Subcommittee), the Omaha Estate Planning Council, and the United W^y of the Midlands with whom he served as director of planned giving. He has been director of estate planning with his firm for four years and has made presentations before the Nebraska State Bar Association, Corporate Counsel Section; the Estate and Business Planning Seminar for the University of Nebraska at Lincoln College of Law and School of Accountancy; and the Iowa State Bar Association Annual Meeting. William A SUrtser is a certified public accounUnt with Frankel, Zacharia, Nissen k Stamp, ^ne of the largest accounting firms in Nebraska. Mr. Startter is the partner in charge of the firm's tax department. A lifelong resident of Nebraska, Mr. Startser earned his degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and has been a CPA for 15 years specialixing in corporate, individual and •alate taxation as well as estate planning. (Continued on page 2)
By Debbi Brown, Women's Division publicity (This article contains the writer's opinion) Female achievement in history has never received the attention it was worthy of. Historically speaking, women seemed invisible. Whatever the reason, the plain fact is there are many fascinating stories about women in history worth listening to and we are indeed fortunate that this year the Women's Division of the UJA/Federation Campaign has chosen "Stories" as its theme. The 1994 Women's Division Campaign kick-off event will feature Elaine Rembrandt, a professional actress and playwright, who has delighted audiences with her marvelous portrayal of Jewish women in history. She is the drama specialist at Temple Emanu El, University Heights, Ohio. Ms. Rembrandt has directed many of her original plays, eleven of which have been published in a volume entitled '^erSsTTIeiHHnes, and Holidays- Plays for Jewish Youth." She is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University with a B.A. in Speech and Theatre, A highlight of her acting career was her recent trip to the Soviet Union where she and five otherprofessional and community theatre actors, under the guise of tourists, performed a program of Jewish theatre pieces in the apartments of the Refusnik communities of Moscow, Leningrad and Odessa. In addition to her professional life, she is the mother of three grown children and is married to Rabbi Daniel Roberts of Temple Emanu El. Marcia Pitlor and Zoe Riekes are co-chairing this Women's Division opening event. "Elaine Rembrandt is wonderful! This will be a new approach to training our campaign workers. Also this is an opportunity for anyone in Women's Division to be motivated by Elaine's strong portrayal of outstanding women in Jewish history, said Mrs. Pitlor. Mrs. Riekes pointed out. This program is open to all women who give a gift to the Women's Campaign. They can attend either of two sessions, Wednesday, October 13, at 7:30 p.m. or Thursday, October 14, at 9:30 a.m. Both sessions will be at the J.C.C. This is an event everyone will enjoy." For more information or to make reservations call Jan Perleman, at the Federation office, 3348200, Ext. 264.
Israel, Vatican reach agreement By Cynthia Mann JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israeli and Vatican negotiators have reached an agreement that could soon lead to the establishment of full diplomatic relations. While the world's attention has been focused on the historic Palestinian self-rule agreement by Israeli and Palestine Liberation Organization oiTicials, members of a special Vatican-Israeli commission put the finishing touches on a historic agreement of their own. Successfully capping 14 months of negotiations, the commission met recently and agreed on a 14point agenda for the normalisation of Telations between Israel and the Vatican, said sources doM to the talk*. The agenda includes a provision that the church will take • stand against anti-Semitism. Israel's Foreign Ministry acknowledged the reports concerning the Vatican-Israeli commission, but said the process of establishing full diplomatic relations would be gradual. Nevertheless, an announcement that the two parties would establish full diplomatic relations )• expected within weeks, • Kegotiattons for normalisation of relations have been taking place since July 1092.
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(Contiiiued firompage 1) A particularly tiinel|yr'iBSue with the passage of the new Tax Reconciliation Act of 1993, "The New Tax Law Changes of 1993" will be Mr. Startzer's subject at the seminar as he discusses how the new law will afTect taxpayers. Mr. Startzer is a tnember of the Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Tax Division. Locally, he is a member of the Omaha Estate Planning Council and is involved in the Omaha Concord Club. Mr. Veitzer, vice president of Omaha Bedding & Couch Manufacturing Co., has been active with The Foundation for ten years and has been chairman of the Board of Trustees for the past year. He has also served on various Boards and committees of the Jewish Community Center and is currently on the Jewish Federation Board executive committee. He is a lifelong resident of Omaha and earned degrees in both business administration and law. At the seminar, he will discuss how The Foundation works with the Omaha Jewish community to provide for long-term stability and growth. "There are pressing needs in the community for thfe foreseeble future," he said. In his presentation, •The Foundation and You," Mr. Veitzer will explain how members of the Jewish community can help provide for the need j'of the community. Mr. Irving Epstein, an attorney with Brodkey & Epstein, will serve as moderator for the panel. He has been a member of The Foundation Board of Trustees for three years and is engaged in estate planning and corporate law through his general law practice. There is no cost to attend the seminar, and couples are encouraged to attend together, according to Sheldon A. Bernstein, endowment director of The Foundation. Reservations will be accepted by mail or if you prefer to make reservations by telephone, call The Foundation office at 334-8200 by Thursday, Oct. 7.
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A variety of classes for parents and their toddlers will be offered at Temple Israel. A program for fathers and their 12 to 36-monthold children begins Oct.' 24. The Dads and Tots class will be conducted once a month from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Facilitator is Rabbi Daniel Fink. Elyce Azriel will conduct a Thursday class from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Also, in February, a Wednesday morning class will be facilitated by Stacie Chasen. These classes provide a variety of age-appropriate activities to enhance social and motor skill development in an atmosphere which incorporates Jewish values and practices for the home. These classes are open to families with at least one Jewish parent Participants need not be members of Temple Israel. Registration is accepted on a first come, iirat served basis. Call 556-6536.
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HABBY A. FRESHMAN Services for Harry A. Freshman were ^eld Sunday at Beth El Cemetery. He was 84. " He is survived by his wife, Anna; a son, Kenneth of Newton, Mass.; a daughter, Bonnie Wolfes of Orinda, C^., and four grandchildren. BERNARD GREENBERGER Services for Bernard Greenberger were held Sept. 26 at Grand Island City Cemetery. He was 73. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, formerly of Omaha; sons, John of Weston, Conn., Jeff of Winnetka, 111., Dan of Highland Park, III, and Matt of Chicago; two sisters, Sara Flaum and Shirley Sadofsky, both of Los Angeles; a brother, Henry of Clover City, Calif., and seven grandchildren. BEVERLY SILVER Services for Beverly Silver were held at Mt. Hope Cemetery. She was 70. Mrs. Silver is survived by her husband, Sam; a son, Donald; a daughter, Frances Snyder, and seven grandchildren, all of Omaha. F. RALPH NOGG F. Ralph Nogg, retired trucking executive, died Tuesday at Clarkson Hospital of a heart ailment. He was 81. Services took place Wednesday at Beth El Synagogue. In addition to his wife, Bess Gould Nogg, Mr. Nogg is sxu^ved by a brother, Irving of Omaha; sisters, Charlotte Slutzky of Omaha and Pauline Haykin of Atlanta; daughters, Sally Knoernschild of Albuquerque, Laurie Brock of Denver, Judy Nogg of Los Angeles, Karen Gould Schuettge of Boston, and Marsha Gould Stone of Atlanta; sons. Dr. Robert Gould of Poway, Calif, and Dr. Stephen Gould of San Diego. Mr. Nogg served as president of Beth El Synagogue in 1959, and periodically wrote a"Noggstalgia" column for the Jewish Press. In 1952, he served as chairman of the flood relief effort in Omaha and Council Bluffs and was cited for his service. Mr. Nogg spent more than 50 years in the trucking industry serving such firms as Watson Bros. Transportation Co., I-Go Van & Storage Co., Red Ball Express, IRL Freight Lines, Associated Transp<Mt and D. C. Trucking. He also served on the board of directors of North American Van Lines. Memorials may be made to the Rosalind Nogg Fund in care of Beth El Synagogue. ATTENTION SINGLE WOMEN I am a 35-year-old divorced proresslonal man wlUi a big dog and no kids. I was raised In the Jewish faith and consider inyseli' eUuilcally Jewish; but I would dcM-nbo my present religious views as more liberal. I would like to meet an attractive woman, my age or younger, for possible romance. I enjoy reading, movies, dining out. ruimlng. fitness, outdoor acUvlUes and old rock 'n roll. 1 am IntrospecUvc, but definitely have a wild side. I can offer the right woman humor, adventure, companionship, and ndellty. if you are a non-smoker and you would like to learn more, write me and tell me about yourself. My address la P.O. Box 379.11. Omaha. NE 681.37. Photo appreciated. I will answer all letters and all responses wUI be coniklenUal.
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BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE 16Q2 No. 62nd Street Omaha, NE 68104 656«288 Office hours: Monday tfarou^ "niuraday, 8 turn, to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a^m. to 2 p.m. ' Services are conducted by Rabbi Joseph Friedman and Cantor David Taub. FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat service is at 6:45 p.m. SATURDAY: Morning service is at 8:46 a.m. in the Sanctuary and Goldstein Chapel. Mincha is at 6:45 p.m. Shalosh Seudos, Ma'ariv and Havdolah conclude the services. Babysitter service is provided by Sisterhood, who also sponsors this week's Kiddush. SUNDAY: Service is at 9 a.m. WEEKDAYS: Services at 7 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. Sukkot (Concluding Days) Shemini Atzeret WEDNESDAY: Candlelighting at 6:40 p.m.; Mincha at 6:35 p.m. THURSDAY: Morning service at 8:45 a.m.; Yizkor at 10:30 a.m.; Mincha at 6:35 p.m.; M'ariv and Torah procession at 7 p.m.; Candlelighting at 7:45 p.m. Simchat Torah FRIDAY: Morning service at 8:46 a.m. Haftorah Trope Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the synagogue library with Cantor Taub. Study Torah Meets every Monday and Thursday at 8 a.m. with Cantor Taub. Learn to Daven ) Cantor Taub is planning a class. Call the synagogue for details.
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BTtfAIJESHURUN 20th and South Streets Lincohi, NE 68602 436-8004 Services are officiated by Cantor Michael Weisser. FRIDAY: Sabbath evening service at 7:45 p.m. TUESDAY: Adult education classes at 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY: Choir practice at 7:30"p.m.
B'NAIISRAEL 618 Mynstcr Street Council Bluffs, Iowa 61603 322-4705 For general information, call (322^705). FRIDAY: Celebration of Sukkot at 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY: Religious School resumes at Westside Community Education Center, 3534 S. 108th St. from 10 fl.m to noon. To register or for informatioi., call Dr. Martin Rosenberg, director of education, at 3909062. FRIDAY. Oct. 8: Simchat Torah celebration at 7:30 p.m. Please join ua for a family celebration. SUNDAY. Oci 10: Religious School from 10 n.n to noon at Westside Community Education Center. ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME SATURDAY Services arc hi-lit in ilir (Inldsten Chapel at 9 a.m. Members of lli<- luriiiiiiiiiiiy are invited to join rRsidenls for the servior and the kidduah following. Special memorial itcrvicet are held on the last Sntiirdiiy ofcnch mcinth OKKU'IT Capehart Chnpi'l 26th Street and Capehart Omaha, NK 68123 2M-«06I FRIDAY; BcrvicM start at U p.iit.
TEMPLE ISRAEL 7023 CaM Street Omaha, NE 68132 66ft«636 FRIDAY: Shabbat service is at 8:15 p.m. Rabbi Azriel, Rabbi Fink and Jeff Taxman vrill officiate. Rabbi Azriel will speak. The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by Mrs. Ann Kaiman, Mrs. Ruth Luttbeg and Mr. and Mrs. Alan Wolfson in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their great-grandson, David Rosen. SATURDAY: Shabbat morning service is at 11:15 a.m. Simcha B'Shabbat — An alternative Torah Study Service will take place in the chapel. The regular Shabbat service will be held in th^ sanctuary. Erev Simchat Torah — Consecration WEDNESDAY: Rabbi Azriel, Rabbi Fink and JefT Taxman will officiate during which consecration of children in kindergarten will take place. A reception will follow with food and dancing. Simdiat Torah — Yizkor THURSDAY: Services at 11:15 a.m. Bar Mitzvah David Joseph Rosen, son of Margo and Bill Rosen, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah at the Shabbat morning service Saturday, Oct. 2. Mark Louis Javitch, son of Karen and Gary Javitch, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvahatthe Shabbat morning service Saturday, Oct 9. Sitter Service Sitter service is available each Shabbat evening service and the Saturday morning Shabbat service when there is a Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Please make a reservation so we may plan accordingly. There are no facilities for infants. Adult Education Introduction to Judaism class Tuesday from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tot Shabbat Service A short service of song and prayer, followed by cookies and juice, will be held for toddlers, preshcoolers, kindergartners and their parents and grandparents on Friday at 7 p.m.
PJ:.P. The first session of Parallel Education for Parents will meet Sunday at 10 a.m. The theme for this year's classes will be "Jewnsh Ethics." "Fabrangen Fiddlers" The joyous tunes of Tuffy Epstein's group will once again enhance our Simchat Torah celebration on Wednesday with a sing-along at 6:45 p.m. Services will be at 7 p.m., followed by the continued sounds of Tuffy.'; group in our social hall.
TIFERETH ISRAEL 3219 Sheridan Blvd. Lincoln, NE 68502 423-8569 Services are officiated by RaUtii Elihu Milder and Cantor Daniel Neiden. FRIDAY: Sukkot — Second day Services at 9 a.m. Light candles no later than 6:52 p.m. Family service at 7:15 p.m. Conducted by Hebrew High students. Oneg Shabbat. SATURDAY: Choi Hamoed Sukkot. Services are at 9:30 a.m. Sukkot WEDNESDAY: Krev Shmini Atzeret Services are at 8 p.m. THURSDAY: Shmini Atzeret Services are at 9 a.m. Yizkor Simchat Torah Family celebration at 7 p.m. Consecrnlion ofreligiouH achool kindergarten students. KHIDAY; Services are at 9 a.m "^ur Jewish lleritaKc" A monthly study serins conducted by Rabbi Milder on our Jewish heritage will start Oct. U from 7 to 9 p.m. They will continue on a monthly Imsi* on Nnv 15. I>er. 13. Jan. iO, i>Vh 14, March U.April IHandM-.-. '1
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BETH EL SYNAGOGUE 14606 California Omaha,NE 68164 492-8650 Office Hours: ' Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emil Berkovits. FRIDAY: Services are at 6 p.m. J^ SATURDAY: WP^% Services are at 9:30 a.m. Kiddush foiling services. Sitter service starts at 10 a.m. TSS (Torah and Siddur Skills) meets at 10 a.m. Shabbat story time is the first and third Saturday at 11 a.m. Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services at 6:55 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 Open Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to noon, and by appointment. Bat Mitzvah Katya Kuzmina, daughter of Marina and Michael Sadofsky, will become a Bat Mitzvah Friday evening and Saturday morning. Lunch 'n Learn Lunch 'n Learn with the Rabbi will resume Oct. 14. Sukkot FRIDAY: Services at 9:30 a.m.; Minha-Ma'ariv at 6 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Hoshanna Rabbah at 6:30 a.m.; Shmini Atzeret/Simhat Torah at 6 p.m. THURSDAY: Services at 9:30 a.m. Yizkor and dedication of memorial plaques. Minha-Ma'ariv at 6:45 p.m. Hakafot at 7:15 p.m., followed by an ice cream social. Kindergarten students will receive a miniature Torah scroll at the service. FRIDAY: Services at 9:30 a.m.; Minha-Ma'ariv at 6 p.m. Women's League Program Women's League brunch is Sunday at 10 a.m. Jean McKechnie will speak on the subject of codependency. Guests are welcome. RSVP to Susie Silverman at 334-9492. Shabbat Dinner New Beth El members will be welcomed at the Shabbat dinner on Friday, Oct. 15, following the 6 p.m. services. Reservations may be sent to Norma Shpayher, 1732 So. 153 Ave. Cir. 68144.
CHABAD HOUSE 1322 So. 119th Street Omaha, NE 68144 697-1124 SATURDAY: Davening is at 9:30 a.m., followed by Kiddush SUNDAY: Davening is at 9:30 a.m. Talmud Classes Talmud class, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Advanced Talmud, 12 p.m. Thursday. Chumash Class Chumash class for adults, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Yiddish "Hooked on Yiddish" lessons, Wednesdays al p.m. at Chabad House. English Class "Think Jewish and speak English" classes on Jewish topics for new Americans, Tuesdays and Thursdays ni. 10 .'in n m at Chabad House.
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Editorial By Morris Maline Living in West Omaha is really neat. There are shopping centers to the right and left of us, friends north and south of us, synagogues nearby and the Jewish Federation's family of agencies on 132nd street. Yes, West Omaha is a nice place to reside. But, what about the Jewish families who do not reside in West Omaha? How do they get to synagogue^ and how do their children get to religious instruction, and how do these families participate in West Omaha Jewish life? One of the major problems that these families have to deal with is transportation. Municipal bus service is not the answer, nor is commercial service such as expensive taxis the solution. If families, or single parents had the time and availability of a vehicle, perhaps car pools could be arranged, but such a venture is difficult without someone in charge of initiating such a service. I am writing this editorial at the request of someone who is fed up with trying to find transportation for her children and who is concerned about the many Jewish families in various other parts of Omaha who do not have easy access to Jewish institutions. . I would like to close with the woman's final comment: "If I cannot send my children to religious school, I will drop my membership in the synagogue. Religious education is one of the most important services the synagogue provides my family. If I cannot get that service reasonably, I will have to go elsewhere. We moan about the number of young people lost to Judaism every year. With the lack of concern shown here, we won't have to wait for their intermarriage. We can lose them right at the beginning, along with their parents." Is anyone in West Omaha listening?
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The "Brunch with Sunie Levin" program, scheduled for Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. at Beth El Synagogue is open to the entire community and is not just for grandparents. According to Ilene (Qein, co-chairman representing Project Link, and Esther Wax of B'nai B'rith Woigen, Mrs. Levin will speak on a range of interfaith relationships. Topics to be touched upon during her 15-20 minute presentation include: "What if I don't choose conversion and how does one ask someone to convert? The co-chairmen said the presentation will be followed by "table-talk" with participation of attendees facilitated by Mrs. Levin. Seating will be open. Following the table-talk sessions, Mrs. Levin will summarize the various views and offer her analysis of the subject areas. Reservation deadline is Oct. 11 and costs are as follows: brunch, $3.50; advance brunch reservation and copy of Mrs. Levin's book, $15; book only, at the door, $13.95. Checks may be mailed to Beth El Synagogue, c/o Enid Blumenthal, P.O. Box 54043, Omaha, NE 68154-0430. Committee members include: Phyllis Wasserman, Rich and Cindy Salkin, Enid Blumenthal, Mike and Pat Linn, Eileen Remer, and Hollie Fineman. In the News-The New York Times published an obituary on Daniel Gutman, a legal counsel to Cov. Averell Harriman of New York, a dean of the New York Law School and the founder of a night court for small claims in Municipal Court. A niece Hollie Fineman, resides in Omaha.
By Rabbi Myer S. Rripke Sukkot On Rabin and Arafat: Will Substance Follow Ceremony? It is difficult to put those two names together. Whatever your view on Israel, as a dove or as a hawk, as a member of Peace Now or Gush Emunim, Arafat has long been considered, with full justification, as the world's chief living terrorist and murderer. How do you accept his hand in peace? Even worse, what assurances are there that, he can contain and restrain the extremists in his own group and the extremists in the Muslim fundamentalist groups who condemn him? And — does he really want to? Questions of this kind, added to the certainty that the PLO will continue to demand an independent state, which Israel opposes (as does the U.S.A.!), emphasize the immense difficulties ahead. France and Germany, e.g., had been traditional enemies. But neither demanded the obliteration of the other's state and the slaughter of its inhabitants. But this has long been the cherished and openly stated goal of the PLO. Can they change all of that? Rabin, himself a military expert, has led Israel to make very grave concessions. In exchange, the PLO has given its word — literally, land and recognition and the trappings of government, in exchange for words! Already, well before the signing of the "treaty," PLO luminaries have been broadcasting to the world that "today the Palestinian State has been founded!" But statehood was specifically and carefully excluded from the agreements. Israel may expect that down the line, not too far off, Palestinians will complain that Israel has broken its word ... Did not everyone understand, they will
say, that the 1993 agreement was meant to herald 'Palestinian statehood? One must not forget in all of this that the Palestinians could have had statehood, simply for the asking, several times during the last few decades . . . except that other Arab nations, as well as'the Palestinians themselves, refused statehood, scornfully, unless it was accompanied by the dismemberment of Israel and "throwing its Jewish inhabitants into the sea." How well can this whole Arab world change its^viewpoint? At the least, I think we may soberly expect a fearful and shameful amount of killing of Arabs by Arabs in any place where Israeli troops have withdrawn. Is there a Sukkot connection? The Sukkah was a temporary lean-to for the wilderness. In the Land of Israel, the House of Israel must be, and is, firm and strong. (Note: this column was written about three weeks before its appearance in the Jewish Press.)
Discovery's October War will premiere Oct. 1 The October War, the first episode in the Discovery Channel's 12-part series Fields of Armor, will premier Oct. 1 from 8 to 9 p.m. The premiere, which takes place five days prioi to the 20th anniversary of the October War, will present what is described as an tmprecedented look at this key battle, whose repercussions continue to t>e felt today. According to the announcement, the program goes on-site, from the Bar-Lev Line to Jerusalem and Cairo using never-before-seen combat footage and archival photos.
Klutznick Symposium scheduled for Oct. 10-11 Hosted by Creighton University's Klutznick Commitment and perspectives are examined in Chair in Jewish Civilization and Center for the "The Holocaust Survivor and the U.S. Memorial Study of Religion and Society, the Jewish Holocaust Museum," the keynote lecture presented Federation of Omaha, and the Jewish Cultural Arts by Dr. David M, Crowe at the Sunday evening proCouncil, the Sixth Annual Klutznick Symposium gram, which will begin with the film "Daniel's focuses on the theme of "Crisis and Reaction: The Story:" Hero in Jewish History." Among other titles, such papers as "The Rabbinic Definition of the Hero," "The 'Bloody Hands of Compassionate Women': Portrayals of Heroic Women in the Hebrew Crusade Chronicles," "The Forgotten Alliance: American Volunteers in the 1948 Israeli War of Independence — 1948," and "Henry Monsky — If it doesn't, we can help you make heads or tails out of it. Omaha's American Jewish Hero" will be THE FOUNDATION OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION presented Sunday, Oct. 10. at 7:30 p.m., at the Presents Jewish Community Center. ESTATE PLANNING & CHARITABLE GIVING. On Monday at (Have your cake and eat it, too.) Creighton University Student Center, papers include: "The Jewish Wednesday. October 13, 1993 Heroine During the 4:30 lo 6:30 p.m. Holocaust," "Raoul Highland Country Club Wallenberg in Budapest: Modern Jewry's Call The Foundation office (334-8200) for reservations. Ultimate Hero?"
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On Sept. 13, the Child Development Center had their Grand Opening of the "positive images" playground renovation project. Dinah Raful, Child Development Center Director, presided over a short ceremony highlighting the history of the project. Rabbi Paul Drazen offered special blessings. The children sang a playground song u,shering in the playground and New Year's Rosh Hashanah songs. After two years of researching playgrounds and designihg a new look with state safety factors in mind, the new playground is complete. It will benefit the ever-increasing number of children that frequent the child care and preschool services from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Center's overall goal was to enhance the visible outdoor play area. The changes provide a higher utilization of the present equipment and further enjoyment with a new playground structure and riding track. The additions help meet educational goals of the center, specifically gross motor and socialization skills.What is new? A fabulous soft-cushioned riding track and playground covering; A new shade structure with a igSCs look; A new toddler playground structure; An extended sukkah for holidays and picnics; A custom-built storage shed for new trikes and outdoor equipment
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Flu shots scheduled The Douglas County Department and the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging will sponsor a flu shot clinic at the Jewish Community Center on Oct. 12 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The flu shots are available for those age 65 and over and for those 60 and over who have chronic health conditions that put them at risk of complications associated with influenza, conditions such as heart, lung or kidney disease; diabetes or cancer.
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Hosts named for Chabad dinner Hosts for the Chabad seventh anniversary dinner have been announced as follows: Marcia and Alan Baer, Darlyn and Tom Fellman, Carol and Manny Goldberg, Maxine and Joe Kirshenbaum. The dinner will take place Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bemis Gallery, 614 S. 11th St. Black tie optional. Reservations at $60 or information, call 6971124.
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By Art Grossman The Oldtimers Earlybirds flocked together on Sept. 21 for an hour of discussion led by moderator Norm Korney. He told about his being "roasted" by the Downtown Rotary attended by many of Omaha's dignitaries. He was being honored for his wit and concern about community problems. Dave Dvorkin provided a copy of an article written by Rabbi Meir Kahane in which he took to task the world for its reprehensible pogroms, inquisitions, crusades and the Holocaust against Jews stemming as far back as the 160O's. Amy Potash and hei- balabustes supervised a ribsticking meal. Brenda Council, a member of the Omaha City Council, was the speaker. She recalled her childhood in North Omaha and her memories of North 24th St. She said it used to be a thriving community providing services and goods but today it is a community in distress. She is working diligently to help revitalize it. Next meeting is Oct. 6. The New Year celebration, in coryunction with YES members, is Sunday, Oct. 3, at noon. The young-in-heart Oldtimers always welcome new members. Qualification for membership is $5 and five grey hairs. Shalom. L'Shanah Tova Tikatevu.
Michael Kelley, a columnist for the Omaha World-Herald, will speak to B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers Wednesday at noon at Regency West Best Western. Cost is $7.50 and the public may attend.
JWV Bivouac By Henry Stem Next meeting will be a noon luncheon, sponsored by Epstein-Morgan Post 260, at the Livingston Plaza on Oct. 17. Members, guests and the ladies are invited. On Sept. 19 , Pledge of Allegiance and prayers by Commander Sam Kaplan, who also took roll call, and Chaplain Doc Margolin. Nate Marcus told us that donations to the Jewish Historical Museum should be sent to him. He advised us on the benefits for life membership. Sol said that volunteers for bingo games at the Vets Hospital are needed for Nov. 14, and Dec. 26. Sam reminded us of the major event on Jan. 20, 1994, for all and told us plans are being made to distribute gifts to needy Jewish children on Dec. 6. Harry Paskowitz reported on our contribution to the Mark Epstein fund.
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Between Teens By Jo Carroll There's a lot of rivalry between Biirke High School students and Westside High School students, but 1 know two students who work together for the betterment of our community. Gary Shyken, senior at Burke, and Kevin Saylah, senior at Westside are hard at work making BBYO's Chapter AZA #1 the best. And I mean the best. Gary picked up the highest award a chapter can earn at the international convention held in Starlight, Pa., in August The site of the convention was familiar to Gary because it is also a B'nai B'rith camp location where he went to camp two summers ago. There were about 400 people in BBYO who came for the convention from all over the world," Gary said. He said it was interesting see how other people solve the same problemsKyou have in your chapter. Kevin Saylan told me the success of the AZA #1 program here is based on a five fold program which includes athletics, community service, cultural programs, social events and religious functions. Starting in November every Tuesday night, AZSA #1 will have a quick business meeting, about 30 minutes, Kevin says, with a basketball game afterwards. Admission to events held by the club this last year have been in the form of canned food that was donated to the Food Bank. THe club fulfilled their cultural requirements by sponsoring an evening speaker who informed them of women's rights. A special havdalal service was held the Saturday evening before their recent Sweetheart Dance where Becky Perelman was elected Sweetheart. And those are basically the kind of programs that have kept this club on top . The Henry Monsky Award was the fourth they have received in seven years and the Sweetheart Dance was the 60th annual one. Not bad for an organization run by young men under 20. But Kevin, whose term as president will be up in November, admits its not all easy. The biggest
problems is getting more people involved. There's a lack of participation from other people. We're trying to have programs that will please more guys. We're asking our n^embers what kind of programs they would like and are trying to widen the variety of things going. But we realize we can't please everyone." .
Births Laurie and Jonathan Duitch of Jerusalem. Israel, announce the Sept. 12 birth of a daughter, Naomi Bracha, at the Hadassah Hospital on Mt. Scopus. They also have a daughter, Merav, and a son, Nadiv. Grandparents are Jean and Jack Duitch and Shirley and Arnold Levitsky of Los Angeles.
Bar Mitzvah Mark Javitch, son of Karen and Gary Javitch, will become a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday morning, Oct. 9, at Temple Israel. Mark, a seventh grade honor student at Westside Middle School, enjoys tennis, computers, watching Star Trek and playing the saxophone. He has qualified for parMark Javitch ticipation in the Duke University Talent Identification Program because of his high math scores on the Stanford Achievement Test. Mark has two sisters, Jenny and Rachel. Grandparents are Phil Sokolof and the late Ruth Sokolof, Robert Javitch of West Palm Beach, Fla., and the late Millie Javitch.
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October 1,1993 O.K. Fast forward to a couple of decades ago when plans were being discussed for a replacement Center, One of the people who served on a building By Bert Lewis committee was Stanley Slosburg. The dictionary defines the word "continuity" like He was also actively involved in site locations and this: con-ti-nu-i-ty; the state or quality of being con- in the final decisions regarding the site. tinuous. A (^ontinuous series or succession, unbroAs a member of the Livingston Foundation ken - coherent - Nyhole. Board, Slosburg was involved from the time the Something recently called to my attention makes Foundation bought the original parcel intended for me wonder if the name Slosburg should be included the new J. in the definitions. This was at 96th and Burt Street, and while it Let me tell you why I associate this family with seemed the perfect location, it was soon evident it the word "continuity." < wouldn't be large enough. The recent special edition of the Je\i^i8h Press Efforts to purchase additional ground at the site carried a story I wrote, detailing the efforts and were unsuccessful, and a search committee set out determination displayed by the local citizens who to find a suitable location. "built" the first JCC. A wonderful horse farm at 132nd and Dodge St. The one many of us fondly remember, downtown seemed perfect. The committee (which included at 20th and Dodge. There were many names listed, Bud) struck a deal with the owners. giving credit to those good people who knew how The Foundation eventually sold back the 96th important a Jewish Community Center would be to St. property to its original owners and bought the Omaha. horse farm property after a good deal of talk and Somehow, through an oversight, the name of negotiations. Jacob Slosburg Jr. was omitted. I hasten to correct So, once more a Slosburg was on the scene, workthe error, since the efforts of Mr. Slosburg resulted ing for the betterment of the Jewish Community. in the final choice of location for the then new building. This family has, for (I think) more than 100 Stories written at the time mentioned a piece of years, been active citizens of both the Jewish property had been purchased at 18th and Dodge, and non-Jewish communities. but nowhere did I find an explanation for the fact that the final site was at 20th St. Jacob SlosbuTg's grandchildren are now actively Enter Stanley Slosburg, son of the late Jacob involved and running the family business. Stanley Slosburg, and well known in our community as a and his brother, Harold, have "passed the torch" .. . member of the clan which comprises Slosburg continuity. Realty. Stanley, better known as Bud, told me a Unfortunately, this concept of continuity has wonderful story about his father's part in the origi- become somewhat unique here in Omaha. So many nal J. of our kids leave — it's refreshing to see a family It seems Jake Slosburg felt the 18th Street site maintain its connections; especially when active was inferior, that it would not serve well as the participation is involved. location for the building. He talked to the right peoLong may our present JCC serve Omaha's needs. ple, explained, cajoled and who knows what else, But when the time comes for replacement, dollars until the deed was done. The old site was rejected to doughnuts a Slosburg will be there to ensure a ^^and th new was accepted. (For details, see Bud!) and the successful project.
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NCJW gears up for 'America's Soul' "We're fighting a war for the soul of America." That's what Pat Buchanan said as a candidate for the presidency at the Republican convention in 1992. According to Sammie Moshenberg, director of Washington operations for the National Council of Jewish Women, "American Jews and our coalition partners have to gear up for battle." ' Ms. Moshenberg told an audience at the JCC recently to get involved in the political process and stay involved. "Stealth candidates from the religious right are taking over school boards, city councils, and soon state legislatures in an effort to make the agenda in legislative issues a Christian one. That means prayer in school, bible-based curriculum, no sex education and eventually the ruin of our public schools," she stated. "The issue of school choice is a misnomer. While parents would be given a $2600 voucher, under the plan of the Religious Right, private and parochial schools would still be able to turn away kids on the basis of religion, handicap or gender." Ms. Moshenberg said this will leave public schools to accept kids from families too poor, even with the voucher, to really attend schools of their choice." Ms. Moshenberg's visit here was part of a twoday program, including board training for the Omaha Section Board, a meeting with the State Public Affairs Committee and visits with Bob Wolfson of the ADL-CRC and state legislators.
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Front row, Carol Bloch, Spa chairman; back row from left: Sharee Newman, Murray Newman and Sammie Moshenberg, director of the NCJW Washington office. Underwritten by a grant from the Murray H. and Sharee C. Newman Foundation, the meetings were chaired by SPA chairman Carol Bloch. "NCJW is the only national Jewish women's organization to have a professional staff and office in Washington," concluded Ms. Moshenberg, "and we've been lobbying there for issues of concern to Jewish women for 50 years!"
A friendship tea will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m at Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 3219 Sheridan Blvd. The purpose of this event is to develop mutual understanding and interfaith comradeship. Jewish traditions and holidays will be explained t)y Rabbi Elihu Milder and members of the congre gation. Those attending will go from table to table to learn about the Jewish holidays and to taste samples of traditional food. The tea will feature explanations of the following: Jewish jife cycle by Charles and Nancy Coren; Kosher dietary laws by Esther Rae Chesnin and Esther Misle; Sabbath by Elaine and Debra Evnen;.New Year and Day of Atonement by Barbara Goldstein and Charlotte Kuklin; Feast of booths by Jane and Stuart Margolis; Passover by Cece, Gary and Leo Hill; Chanukah by Julie and David Brockman; Purim by Laurie, Amy and Andy Misle; Birthday of the Torah and Ten Commandments by Karen Caulfield and Tamara Misle. The Synagogue sanctuary will be explained by Rabbi Milder and Ophira Bahar, president of the congregation. A reception will follow the program. This event is free and open to the public Reservations can be made by calling the syna gogue office at 423-8569.
In the News • Pamela Hart, a local writer who published her first romance novel this year and a former employee of the Jewish Press, will teach a four-session course on "Writing a Romance and Getting It Published." The non-credit course is sponsored by the University of Nebraska at Omaha's College of Continuing Studies. Omaha businessman Harlan J. Noddle has
been named to the Board of Governors of University Hospital at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Merrick B. Garland, a partner at Washington law firm Arnold & Porter, has been named deputy assistant attorney general for the Justice Department's criminal division. He is the grandson of Rose Meyerson.
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11515 Miracit Hills Drive (402) 496-7500 Omaha, Nebraska 6HI54 (North o( i t4m a Dodge St.) I•800-258-2466