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Epstein family "overwhelmed"; Foundation chairman seeks planning Temple reception endowments for growing needs By Morris Maline The Epstein family has been "overwhelmed" by the outpouring of affection and concern of those seeking to help Mark. Nancy Epstein told the Jewish Press that Mark underwent the bone marrow transplant and is now recovering at home. "We have received an estimated 1,200 responses from many states and • approximately $138,000 in donations has been received." The money for Mark's treatment has been sought in the past several weeks by the community's rabbis, individual^ and by articles in the Jewish Press. Mark's physicians had estimated the cost of his treatment at $150,000, and the public campaign was launched when it became known that the insurance company would not pay.

To show their gnititude, the Epsteins havi' arranged to meet with the Jewish community afa reception, Sunday, Nov. 7 from 2-4 p.m. at Temple Israel. "Mark certainly wnll be there as he personally would like to thank as many people as he can." Mrs. Epstein said also that personal notes would be sent to out-oftowners who would be unable to attend the reception. In describing Mark's condition and treatment, Mrs. Epstein said that he had come through the surgery "well" and that he now will be visiting the hospital regularly as ah outpatient. She said he is getting his strength back and that tests will be taken in about 100 days to determine the effect of high dosage radiation on his cancer Meanwhile, he has postponed his graduate

school studies until January with the cooperation of oflTicinls at UNO. In a personal note, Mark said that he would like to thank the community for their overwhelming support for their cards, calls, and donations toward his bone marrow transplant. "It is beyond words that I express my gratitude to everyone who has participated in the effort to get the necessary medical attention I was seeking. ."I would especially like to thank Rabbi Azriel and Rabbi Friedman for visiting me in the hospital during my treatment. I am happy that 1 am doing well in my recovery from the treatment I received that, again would not have been possible without everyone's help." Mrs, Epstein said non-Jews also have given to the fund and she is most grateful.

By Morris Maline The Federation is looking for dono.rs to help fund the "growing needs of the community." Norman Veitzer, chairman, The Federation Foundation, alerted prospects to endowment opportunities at a recent financial seminar. He said one such opportunity would be the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home where 35 per cent of the residents are now on Medicaid. This compares with less than 10 per cent only 10 years ago. As a second option, he pointed to an "overwhelming " need for scholarship funds, •'yrle said requests for educational assistance far exceed the funds available. A third option might be endowing a health club for women so that a full-time facility would be available to them.

Norman Veitzer (left) chairman of The Foundation's Board of IVustecs, with Irving Epstein, panel moderator. The financial seminar, moderator, said "People attended by nearly 50 at are generally shocked at the Highland Country the amount the governClub on Oct. 13, pointed ment takes from taxable out the various ways estates. Panelists said the new that charitable giving could be combined with tax law makes charitable estate planning while gifts less costly to the minimizing or avoiding donor and that now is taxes. Irving Epstein, the time to plan.

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I (From left) Carol Katzman, Bobbi (From left) Lorraine Silverman, Miriam (From left) Cheryl Cooper, Ann Goldstein, Simon, Ramona Pepper, Ruth Goldstein, Sandy Epstein, Margie Alperson Liebowitz, Anita Gray, Nancy Rips Audrey Sophir, Muriel Steinberg, Rose Gross By Phyllis Glaaer, Women's Division Publicity On Tuesday, Sep. 28, the women of the Lion of Judah, Double Chai and Chai/Grand Gifts Divisions of the 1994 UJA/Federation Campaign gathered at the home of Nancy and Shel Rips for a 'M^jor OifU Brunch." A sneak preview of the Rips' succah preceded the morning's program. Carol Katzman, Women's Division Chairman, sUted that "other than in 1B48, when the State of Israal was bom, this is the most exciting time in history to be a part of the UJA Campaign.' Bobbie LeitMwiti, chairman of the event, welcomed everyone and introduced Anita Gray, the guest speaker. Ms. Gray, a Jew-by-choice, was bom a Sicilian Catholic and raised in Cleveland in a multiethnic neighborheod, Her "odyssey" into Judaism began when her brother married a Jewish woman. It was then that her parent* and she were introduced to and included in "seders and festive Rosh Hashanah dtflners.'

At 21, she realized that her basic philosophy was Jewish, and 6 years later she completed her conversion. "One G-d...Tzedakah...no other people take care of their own like we do!" she said. Now, at 46, Ms. Gray has become a veteran of Operation Exodus, the emigration of Russian Jewry, and was a witness to Operation Solomon, the Ethiopian Rescue. She has made four trips to the former Soviet Union and 27 trips to Israel; once, with U.S. government officials. In recounting her experience at the Lod airstrip in May 1991 upon the arrival of the Ethiopian Jews, she had tears in her eyes. "A world racord was set for the largest numbers of people ever to occupy a jumbo jet. The doors opened and 2,200 people stepped onto laraeli toil., home at last after a.SOO years in exile." Two comments have stayed with her since then. One was fh>m an Ethiopian woman who whispered, "I feel like, a butterfly after a long vrintar." The other waa IVom a mala emigrant who aaemad hum'>^a-J =^ 5^

bled when he said, "My grandfather's grandfather and his grandfather's grandfather longed to come to Israel, and, somehow, I have been chosen." Ms. Gray paused for a moment and then noted that it is our American dollars which have helped to resettle one million Jews in the last year... "not only Russians and Ethiopians, but Syrians and Yemenites as well." "I believe," she said, "that in 10 to 20 years Israel will be a major economic power. I am convinced that we are living in an epic moment of moments." Emotionally, she concluded, "^e are commanded to sell our Torah, if necessary, to Aree the captives. The fate of the Jaws is in OUR hands. And more importantly, as American Jaws, it is OUR privilege!" Guests at the brunch agreed that it was a privilege to hear Anita Gray. Said Sandra Belgrade and Joanie Uhr, "She was so inapiratienal, we eould have liatanad ta her all day.'

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Medical team discovers gene for Canavan disease By Susan Bimbaum NEW YORK (JTA) — Medical researchers have discovered the gene responsible for Canavan disease, a rare brain disorder that primarily strikes Ashkenazic Jews whose ancestors emigrated from Poland, Russia or Lithuania. Researchers at Miami Children's Hospital Research Institute now want to teSt affected families to search for all the genetic mutations that cause the illness. Dr. Reuben Matalon, head of the genetics department at Miami Children's Hospital, believes Canavan disease may be more common than TaySachs, which has been considered "the most familiar so- called Jewish genetic disease. The importance of the discovery of the Canavan gene, said Matalon, is that "now we can determine the frequency of the gene in the Jewish population, which was not available before." The discovery of the gene was reported in the current issue of the journal Nature Genetics. Canavan disease, which mostly strikes infants, is related to adrenoleukodystrophy, a disease made known by the book and film "Lorenzo's Oil." Both illnesses attack the protective myelin sheathing around nerve cells. There is currently no treatment or cure for Canavan disease, which can arise when both parents carry the defective gene and pass it on to a child. By locating the gene, scientists are one step closer to developing a fully reliable screening test for carriers of the defective gene. At present, a test can determine with 90 percent reliability whether a person is carrying the defective gene. Initial research indicates that as many as one in every 30 descendants of Eastern European Jews may be carriers.

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KIEV, Ukraine(JTA) — The European Board of Rabbis held a meeting here last week that marked the first time it had convened in any of the countries of the former Soviet Union. Rabbi Yaakov Bleich, a Brooklyn native who is now chief rabbi of Ukraine, welcomed Jewish lead- ^ ers from 47 countries to the conference. mt The parley was headed by Lord Immanuel Jakobovits, formerly the chief rabbi of Britain. In his opening remarks, Bleich noted the historical significance of the event.

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By Cynthia Mann JERUSALEM (JTA) — Foreign Minister Shimon Peres has launched a drive to examine and prepare for the changing relationship between Israel and Diaspora Jews, according to Labor Party veteran Uri Gordon. Gordon, head of the immigration and absorption department of the Jewish Agency for Israel, told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency this week that Peres has tapped him to head a new committee dedicated to the effort. The committee is being formed, according to a letter from Peres to Gordon, partly in recognition of the "significant transformation" of Diaspora Jewry in recent decades as well as the, lack of a special connection felt by Israelis toward Diaspora Jews. In the Diaspora, "the generation that lived through the horrors of the Holocaust and saw the birth of the State of Israel is slowly aging," Peres wrote. At the same time "the Jewish communities are increasingly occupied with their own internal jproblems." Meanwhile, "Israeli society is distancing itself from Diaspora Jewry," Peres wrote. But the foreign minister's brainchild is also, and perhaps more urgently, a product of Israel's posture "on the threshold of an era of peace in the Middle East." "The realities of such a peace will completely alter the relationship between Israel and the Diaspora," Perea wrote. On one hand, the diminished threat to Israel's security wilt reduce the "binding force" between the two Jewries, "while, on the other hand, many new opportunities for economic and spiritual cooperation" will surface. The Israeli government was under fire for many months following its election last year for failing to cultivate good relations with Diaspora Jewry. Peres' new committee appears to be part of a recent campaign of more careful diplomacy.

MAXINE J. ROSEN Services for Maxine J. Rosen, 75, were held Sunday at Biko Cholim Cemetery in Council Bluffs. She is survived by a daughter, Charlotte Krauser; a son, Charles Kahane; and fwe grandchildren, all of Missoula, Mont. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home.

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Synagogues Candlelighting: 6:16 pjn. BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE 1502 No. 52nd Street Omaha, NE 68104 656-6288 Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 ,a.i7i. 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 6:10 p.m. SATURDAY: Morning service is at 8:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary and Goldstein Chapel. Study Talmud with Rabbi Friedman at 5:10 p.m. Mincha is at 6:10 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. Breakfast and a study session follows. WEEKDAYS: Services at 7 a.m. and 6:10 p.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. Shabbat Dinner Friday, Nov. 5, at 6:16 p.m., in honor of the birthday of the late Rabbi Isaac Naddoff Seth Ward, associate professor of Judaic Studies and director of the Institute for Islamic-Judaic Studies at the University of Denver, will speak about "The Jews of Yemen." Call the synagogue for informa-

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TEMPLE ISRAEL 7023 Casa Street Omaha, NE 68132 556-6536 FRIDAY: Shabbat service is at 8:15 p.m. Rabbi Fink and Jeff Taxman will officiate. Rabbi Fink will speak on "Don't Leave Home Without It." The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by Temple's Sisterhood. SATURDAY: Shabbat morning service is at 11:15 a.m. Simcha B'Shabbat — An alternative Torah Study Service will take plac* in the chapel. The regular Shabbat service will be held in the sanctuary. 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. Bar Mitzvah Katie Eggers, daughter of Sandy and Joel Bleicher, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah at the Shabbat morning service Saturday, Oct. 30. "TOW Torah on Wheels (TOW) is Tuesday, Oct. 26, from noon to 1:15 p.m. at the law office of Lisa Lewis, 10707 Pacific, Suite 200. Reservations are required. Call the Temple office at 556-6536. Adult Education Tuesday, Oct. 26: Introduction to Judaism class from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28: Sisterhood Adult Education from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Rabbi Azriel will speak on "Jewish Ethics." Family Shabbat Dinner Friday, Oct. 29, 6 p.m. Cost is $7.50 for adults, $4 for children in grades 6 and under, and free to children age 2 and under. A 7:30 p.m. family service will follow. Storyteller Roslyn Bresnick-Perry will speak. For reservations, call the Temple office at 556-6536 by Monday, Oct. 25. TIFERETH ISRAEL 3219 Sheridan Blvd. Lincoln, NE 68502 423-8568 Services are ofTiciated by Rabbi Elihu Milder. FRIDAY: Services at 8 p.m. SATURDAY: Services are at 9:30 a.m. "Our Jewish Heritage" A monthly study series conducted by Rabbi Milder on our Jewish heritage is held from 7 to 9 p.m. It will continue on Nov. 15, Dec. 13, Jan. 10, Feb. 14, March 14, April 18 and May 23. Bar Mitzvah The entire congregation is invited to be present at the service, the Kiddush luncheon following and the Klezmer Band and dessert in the evening beginning at 7:30 p.m., hosted by Sarah Bauman and Miles Bryant in honor of their son, Ben Bryant.

BT^AI JESHURUN 20th and South Streets Lincoln, NE 68502 4.35-8004 Services are officiated by Cantor Michael Weisser. FRIDAY: Shabbat evening service at 7:45 p.m. SATURDAY: Torah study and service at 10:30 a.m. SUNDAY: Hebrew school at 9 a.m.; Religigus school at 10 a.m. TUESDAY: Adult education classes at 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY: Choir practice at 7:30 p.m. OKt-UTT Capchart Chapel 25th Street and Capehnrt Omaha, NE 68123 2M-60S1 FRIDAY Services iCart nt 6 p.m.

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B'NAI ISRAEL 618 Mynster Street Council Bluffs, Iowa 61603 322-4705 Services will be conducted by Rabbi Sheryl Shulewitz. For information or any synagogue activities, call 322-4705. FRIDAY: Shabbat services and Bar Mitzvah of Jonathan Salmi are at 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY: 10 a.m.. Bar Milzv n of Jonathan Salmi; Study session at 5 p.m. and dairy-vegetarian.potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Philine Wangemann and Dan Marcus, 827 Parkwood Lane, Omaha, 5535928. Havdalah to follow. SUNDAY: Religious School from 10 a.m. to noon. FRIDAY, Oct. 29: Shabbat services at 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY, Oct. 31: ' No Religious School CHABAD HOUSE 1322 Sa 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 at 7 p.m. at Chabad House. English Class "Think Jewish and speak English" classes on Jewish topics for new Americans, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a,m, at Chabad House, ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME SATURDAY: Services are held in the Goldsten Chapel at 9 a.m. Members of the community are invited to join residents for the service and the kiddush following. Special memorial services are held on the last Saturday of each month.

DEDICATION A memorial for Abe Shrago will be dedicated Sunday at 2 p,m. at Mt. Sinai Cemetery,

Author Hanoch Teller to speak at the JCC Rabbi Hanoch Teller, author of many books and short stories, will speak at the JCC on Sunday, Nov, 7, 3 p,m,, during his tour of the United States, The event is sponsored by Beth Israel Synagogue, In the spirit of the maggid, or traditional storyteller who traveled from village to village, he has captivated audiences on five continents. His talks are a modern blend of Jewish storytelling and Torah values. According to Sen. Joseph Leiberman, "If you ever questioned your faith, Hanoch Teller will bring you to understand the privilege it is to have it." He has written, among others, *Once Upon a Soul,* "Courtrooms of the Mind' and "Give Peace a Chance. He also wrote The China Syndrome, a story about the escape of the Mirrer Yeshiva from the clutches of the Nazis. Rabbi Teller lives in Jerusalem with his wife and seven children and leami at the Mirrer Yeshiva, He is also in demand to teach several seminaries and yeshivas. His style is to blend Torah, misdraih, philosophy and moral guidance in his classe«, listed in the course catalogs as TOJ, or Teller on Judoism, "I aim for inspirational stories that evoke faith,' said Rabbi Tpller in nn interview in Good Fortune magazine. "The stories are told to encourage people. I nm trying to ggt ths message of the Torah to ordinary people." The lecturs is free and open to everyone in the Jev,> •

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Sparks from The Word By Rabbi Myer S. Kripke

Bashert The editor of a Jewish nev.spapcr, or any rpligious medium for that matter, works with the Almighty on a daily basis. On many occasions, mostly in handling lifecycle events, the presence of God is more powerful than at other times. Perhaps, we as editors of religious publications dwell too long on the subject, or, perhaps we try too hard looking for revelations — I don't know. However, let me tell you about a brief encounter recently, and you decide whether the Yiddish word, bashert, (providential) applies. A couple of weeks ago, Margie Alperson and Eunie Denenberg were in my oflRce to arrange for publicity regarding an upcoming celebration in honor of Chabad. They needed a photographer who would volunteer his services to take a publicity photo for the Jewish Press. They tried a telephone call to a friend, but there was no answer...what to do, what to do? As they were pondering the next step, I glanced in the direction of our work area and saw a familiar face. The young man's name is Ophir Palmon, and I recognized him because he had been advertising'in our paper the past several weeks. Lo, and behold, (I've always wanted to use these words, but until now, never had the chance) I introduced Mr.Palmon to the ladies and bingo! The next issue of our paper included a beautiful photo taken by Mr. Palmon. At the celebration, I took the above photo of Mr Palmon and his wife, Roni. She teaches industrial organization psychology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Mr Palmon and his wife are Israelis. They met when they both served in the same unit in the Israel Armed Defense Forces. Before coming to Omaha, they had resided in the Washington, D.C. area. Look at the mix: Chabad, Rabbi Mendel and Shani Katzman, Israel, Jewish Press, Alperson and Denenberg, and Palmon — bashert?... you decide.

Parashat Lekh Lekha What's AH This About Myths? From time to time I have not hesitated to use the word "myth" when talking about some parts of (Jenesis — or even talking or Writing about Jewish tradition as a whole. Some readers have button-holed me about it. To be honest, I was delighted! Let me explain. Our Sidrah opens the history of Israel, as dintinguished from undifferentiated mankind before Abraham. When Abraham strides across the stage of history, a different drama has begun. Quoting Dorothy's 'Let's Talk About God,' "Abraham was the first Jew." In our day, and for some time in Biblical critical circles, Bible readers have known' (and Dorothy knew) that one cannot say with any historical certainty that there ever >vas an Abraham such as described in the Bible. A Christian student in my class recently wrote, "If there was no actual revelation of (Sod to man, actual, literal, all religion fails." But he was wrong. From the point of view offered here and in both Jewish and Christian circles of Bible study, religion does not fall when one reads the sacred texts critically. One may read about Abraham critically and still call him, affectionately and reverently and sincerely, "Avraham

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Avinu," Abraham our Father. The point is that in using the word "myth" one does not imply — not at all! — that we are dealing with untruths. If we substitute the word "story," as some do, the point is still the same: "Myth" ah^ "Story" imply only that one is not bound to defend the actual objective historicity of an event or person or conversation. What becomes important is that a whole complex of events and persons, told about in these myths or stories, becomes the group memories of a people or culture. Thus all of Biblical tradition, together with the additions of rabbinic sages, and together with the group experience of the Jewish people, becomes the Jewish "Story" or the Jewish "Myth." As such, as the cherished memory of the Jewish people, it fills the emotional knapsack of Jews in every generation and every place. It is our spiritual baggage, the happy burden we carry and which, lovingly, we bequeath to our children. One niight say that the spiritual life of the westem world began when Abraham left his family in Mesopotamia and proceeded on to Canaan. ~ Whether it happened in fact is supremely unimportant. Supremely important is that the "story" became a foundation stone of Jewish tradition. The whole of western and mid-eastern religion begins here. Abraham's career and his insights form a truth of incomparable value. That truth, growing from generation to generation, has sustained the House of Israel from the ancient world to our own and to tomorrow's.

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To the Editon YES The past 20 years I have worked with children as YES will meet on Monday at the JCC. Bingo, an educator and child therapist. I have seen a "YES Talk" discussion group anol^glish class tremendous increase in all sorts of problems. starts 10:30 a.m. Following lunch, Su^aQ Drazen, Unfortunately, many of these problems have Jewish Education Director, will speak on her recent become much more dramatic and complicated and, trip to Israel. YES Choral Group will meet for therefore, the solutions ihuch more difficult. We rehearsal following the program. Transportation is often focus only on the problem that our children available by calling 330-4272. confront and exhibit. I believe it is important to WALK-IN DROP-IN find our children's strengths and successes. Walk-In Drop-In will meet on Thursday at the This past Simchat Torah, over 20 children ftt)m JCC. Exercise class with Belinda Malakovich starts all three synagogues took off from public school in at 10:30 a.m. English class for older new Americans order to join in NCSY (National Council of also starts at 10:30 a.m. Bring a sack dairy lunch. Synagogue Youth) celebration of the holiday. Following lunch, a film entitled 'Forever Young" In today's woHd when we worry about the con- will be shown. tinuation of Yiddishkeit, it is reaffirming to see so VISIONS many young people recommit themselves to the VISIONS will attend the new Pats Waller musipractice of their faith. It was truly an uplifting, cal show 'Ain't Misbehavin" on Sunday, Nov. 28. spiritual, and rewarding experience for all of us An all-you-can-eat buffet is available before the who had the opportunity to sing and dance with show. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m., show begins at 7 p.m. these young people. I am simply overwhelmed by Bus transportation is available fi-om the JCC and their faithftil commitment to our religion. Temple Israel at 4:45 p.m. Cost is $21 for dinner, I believe all these children need to be continually show and transportation. Show only is $15. Make College of Jewish Learning encouraged and praised for their dedication and check payable to Bureau for the Aging and mail to commitment to perpetuating Judaism. In today's Ethel Goldston at 10530 Pacific, «104, Omaha offers variety of Hebrew classes world, all these kids truly exhibited "the light onto 68114, no later than Nov. 8. the nation" we have been commanded to be. BREADBREAKERS The College of Jewish Learning is offering AUan M. Gonsher, CMSW. ACSW Bill Byrne, Athletic Director at the University of Hebrew classes of many different levels through President Nebraska at Lincoln, will speak to B'nai B'rith the end of December. Kid's, Inc. Breadbreakers Wednesday at Regency West Best Beginning Hebrew is taught by Kini Gonsher, a Western, according to Mike Abrnmson, October .veteran teacher of eight years for the college. Her chairman. Cost is $7,50 and the public may attend. "Hoop It Up for Mark,class is held either Tuesday mornings or SOCIETY OF SURVIVORS Gary Epstein, chairman of the 'Hoop It Up for Wednesday evenings. The Society of Survivors business meeting is Konit Youchinik of Israel teaches conversational Mark" Benefit Basketball Tournament, reported Sunday, Oct. 31 at 3 p.m., at the Livingston Plaza Hebrew at two levels. One for beginners who seek more than 50 members of Henry Monsky Lodge apartments. 303 So. 132nd St. Bob Wolfson of ADL to speak and read the modern language, and an B'nai B'rilh, BBYO and NCSY participated in the will speak. For information, call 333-2311 advanced course on conversation, newspaper read- tournament Mark Epstein is a 23-year-old cancer patient. The benefit was staged t > help raise funds ing and writing. for his recent bone marrow transplant. C lasses are still open to new students. Each player donated a $25 minimum pledge. For information, contact Beth Seldin-Dotan, Special thanks go to Alon Mor, Rabbi All^n Cultural Arts Director, at 334-62(X). Classes are held at the Jewish Community Gonsher and Dr. Paul Shyken for their efforts in helping to make the tournament a success. Center.

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COMMUNITY EVENT On January 20, 1994 the Omaha Jewish community will gather at Beth El Synagogue for an evening with

ELIE WIESEL -<oo>All members of the Omaha Jewish Community who make their pledges to the 1994 UJA/Federation Campaign by December 31, 1993 will receive a ticket to the event. Those whose pledges have not been made by December 31 will be seated on a space available basis.

<oo> • In acknowledgement and appreciation of the community's support for the campaign, the program book for this event will include: Recognition of sponsors and special guests Recognition of donors to the 1994 UJA/Federation Campaign 9

Donors will be listed by division in the Men's Pacesetter, Grand Gifts and Leaders Divisions, and the Women's Lion of Judah, Double Chai and Chai/Grand Gifts Divisions. All other donors will be listed in alphabetical order. Asterisks will be printed by the names of those donors who increased their gifts. * HOWARD KOOPER HARLEY SCHRAGER General Co-chairmen

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A one 'ana' two Rabbi Joseph Friedman of Beth El Synagogue launched the entertainment at the Chabad celebration dinner Oct. 14 at the Bemis Art Gallery. The dinner marked the seventh year of Chabad establishing a presence in Omaha and nearly 80 men and women ftt>ni Omaha and Lincoln attended. Among those participating in triliutes to Rabbi and Shani.Katzman were Eunie Denenberg, Lockie Milner, Nancy Schlessinger, Beverly Franklin, Rabbi Allan Gonsher, Maury Udes, Nancy Levin, Julie Phillips, Tom Gregory and Denny Lewis. Hosts included: Alan and Marcia Baer, Darlynn and Tom Fellman, Manny and Carol Goldberg, Shirley Goldstein, Maxine and Joe Kirshenbaum. On the committee were Margie Alperson, Ms. Denenberg, Ms. Franklin, Howard Gendelman, Marsha Kleinberg, John Levin, Mrs. Lewis, Ms. Phillips and Willie Ross.

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Beth Israel Synagogue will host a traditional Kim and Alan Stoler announce the Sept{20 birth Friday night Shabbat dinner Nov. 5 at 6:16 p.m. Prof Seth Ward of the University of Denver will of twin sons, Evan Julian and Jordan Bach. Grandparents are Esther and Jay Stoler, Hilda speak on "The Jews of Yemen," to honor the birthBozzelli of Phenix City, Ala., and Clarence Rush of day of the late Rabbi Isaac Nadoff, spiritual leader of Beth Israel for 25 years. El Paso, Texas. i Prof Ward is director of the Institute for IslamicGreat-grandmother is Nina Rush of Red Oak, Judaic studies and has written extensively on the lowp. Jews of the Middle East. He is a graduate of Yale Dan and MaryBeth Meiches announce the Sept. University with a PhD from the Departmenfof Near Eastern Languages a iterature. He has 15 birth of a son, Jacob Taylor. ifa and a visiting They also have a daughter, Sarah Anne, 7, and a lecturered at the Technion in lecturer at the Ben Gurion University in the Negev. son, Adam Samuel, 4. Willis Ann and Al Ross and Gary and Marlene Grandparents are Maurice and Rosalie Meiches Parilman are co-chairmen of the congregational and Anthony and Patricia Caniglia. dinner, which is open to the entire Jewish commuGreat-grandmother is Tina Caniglia. —"^—^—^ I nity.'Cost is $8 for adults, $6 for children ages 2-12, Steven and Diane Kohler announce the Sept. 27 and free for children under age two. Minchah and Kabbalat Shabbat services begin at birth of a daughter, Alexandra Lee. Grandparents are Donald and Nancy Hoberman 4:55 p.m., followed by a special Friday night service of Omaha and Ronald and Barbara Kohler of and Shabbat dinner at 6:15 p.m. For information and reservations, call Beth Houston, Texas. Great-grandmothers are Dorothy Trenerry and Israel Synagogue, 556-6288. Georgfiana Ingram, both of Omaha.

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Helen and John Bums annour^fe the Oct. 9 birth of a daughter, Hayley. Grandmothers are Mrs. Harry Cohen and Mrs. William Bums. Randi and Di^ve Sherman announce the Oct. 9 birth of a son, Mathew Laurence. They also have a daughter, Lyndsi,3. Grandparents are Phyllis and Leonard Friedel of Scottsdale, Ariz., formerly of Omaha, and Barbara Sherman of San Francisco.

Bert's Eye View By Bert Lewis Are you a catalogue person? You know what I mean — do you ever order merchandise from catalogues? This way of shopping has become very popular, especially with busy people who don't have a lot of time for searching out a special item. It's also a blessing for folks who for some physical reason have a hard time shiepping around busy malls or department stores. 1 personally enjoy getting the publications and leafing through them, even though I don't often order things. I've sent for stuff when it looked like something useful to me. But when a person orders something from one particular mail order business, they'd better expect to hear from many others. Last spring, I ordered a small trampoline for our five-year-old grandson. It was his birthday and his Mom. thought he'd love it. Since he lives in New Jersey, it made sense to just order from the toy catalogue showing the exact one we wanted. They, in turn, would ship it directly to the birthday boy and I wouldn't need to worry about it. F^ine. The deed was done. The child loves the trampoline (as does his baby brother). Now here's the result of that one phone call which made arrangements for the whole megillah. I have, in the past several weeks, received no less

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The fall Jewish National Fund campaign is almost over and contributors are urged to return their envelopes, according to Ann Margolin, chairman. Volunteers are: Ann Belmont, Jean Epstein, Ruth Fox, Fanny Gummers, Pauline Guss, Bess Homstein, Bert Lewis, Linda Muskin, Reva Orucb, Diane Rubin, Phyllis Schwartz, Sally Venger, Sally Wintroub and Ann Margolin. Blue boxes are still available and if yours hasn't been opened, please call Ann at 553-4668. than seven catalogues from other toy companies, all illustrating wonderful toys. 1 assume they're wonderful — a little wooden frog pull-toy for $39.95 ought to be wonderful! Anyway, that's not the point. Since I've also been getting other catalogues from children's clothing stores, I've been reminded that from this big catalogue business, another industry has spun off. . . selling names and addresses between purveyers. Yes, I know I could probably stop all this by indicating I don't want my name distributed, but 1 don't really mind. What my mail carrier thinks about it may be a different story. The truth is, I LIKE getting those brightly illustrated "magazines." I've gotten a number of them for years, and when our address changed last April, many of my old favorites didn't get forwarded along with the first class mail. The bad news is, they accumulate like wire hangers in a clothes closet. I swear I can put a few away in a special stack and before I know it, there are twice or three times as many as I started with. Whatever. Up to this point, I've gotten catalogues from those wonderful people who make rugged sports wear all the way to stores selling the most fragile giftware. Oh yeah, don't forget jewelry. The bottom line? If you need to know where to order that $40 frog pull-toy, call me. I've got the n catalogue. jH

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News and Views from Lincoln ' By Bemie Mosow I'll say it again — this is a super job! I get to spend time with the most delightful people. ' An outstanding example of this is my interview with Hilda Raz, editor-in-chief of the Prairie Schooner. If you haven't had the opportunity to read this publication, it is a quarterly journal published cooperatively by the University of Nebraska Press and the Writing Program of the English department of the University. ' Now on to Hilda's personal story. She was born and raised in Rochester, N.Y., the second child of upper-rniddle-class parents and a member of a large, extended Jewish family. From her early childhood, she was captivated by the written word and has pursued her craft all her adult life. After her days at Boston University where she received her degrees, she made the trek westward to Lincoln to work with Bernice Slott, her predecessor at the Prairie Schooner, and has made Nebraska her home since 1963. In addition to her position at the Press, she teaches at the University. Hilda has a daughter, Sarah, a Lincoln native, who is the assistant curator of butterflies at the San Diego Zoo, and a son, John, who is finishing his PHD in music and is a violinist and composer. ^ I must confess a feeling of kinship with Hilda because of her background, her love of writing, which stems from her love of reading. She made me feel that what I and many of my peers have done being mothers and honiemakers was and is important. Our "kitchen talk" and story-telling to our children and grandchildren is the 'stuff that keeps the Jewrish family glued together. My interview with Hilda seemed to rapidly fly by. As you'can tell, I think she is a woman of great strength and purpose and I hope that all of you will get to kiyjw this most remarkable member of the Lincoln Jewish Community.

UTTO Sul<kot Program During Sukkot, the UTTO children in grades 4-7 were treated to the first special program sponsored by the Curriculum Enhancement Committee of the UTTO Board. The program was an entertainment surprise featuring a juggling show by the Dropalotus family of the Emmy Gifford Children's Theater. The event was coordinated by Hollie Fineman, who stated that, "^he children were required to bring in a can of food for the Omaha Food Bank as their ticket of admission into the performance." Margo Riekes, Chairman of the Curriculum Enhancement Committee, explained the ancient connection of juggling and Sukkot to the children. Pictured from left are; Joshua Levine, Jennifer Lee, Rachael Kubart, Derek Passer and Margo Riekes.

By the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society 1918 Harry Ferer founded All Makes Typewriter Company at 205 South 18th St. His son-in-law, Lazier Kavich, joined the company in 1937 and adopted its present name in 1958 at 2550 Farnam. 1920 The Blackstone Hotel, for half a century the grande dame of Omaha hotels, was bought by Austrian immigrant Charles Schimmel and operated at 36th and Farnam until 1968 by him and his four sons. 1944 David Krantz bought Allen Furniture on 24th St. in SouLh Omaha for $12,000, which included a little invei\tory, a truck, and the Allen name. The store relocated to 7808 L St. in 1974. 1947 Sol Bergman was sent to Omaha from New York in 1884 by the Meyer Company to help sell a $10 consignment of watch materials. The result: the Bergman Company incorporated on Jan. 1, 1947, at 1510 Howard.

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Howard Kutler, president of Henry Mpnsky B'nai B'rith, has announced that the Eighth Annual Edward Zorinsky B'nai B'rith Bible Quiz will be held Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. in the theater of the •Jewish Community Center. Four prizes will be awarded to those judged as winners by rabbis in the"^community. First prize is $500; second, $300; third, $200; Fourth, $100^ The prize money can be applied toward college tuition or a trip to Israel. The contest is open to Jewish teenagers in the Omaha area wWo are in grades nine through 12, Mr. Kutler said. • • Prior to the contest, contestants will be asked tn fnmilinrize themselves with the entire,^Book of Deuteronomy. "Any teenager, regardless of previous Jewish education, who thoroughly reads the required material, can compete," said Steven Riekes, a Trustee of the Lodge. "The quiz is not hard," he added. "Sample questions will be given in advance and several practice sessions may be held." Mr. Kutler said the Lodge has received tremendous cooperation in putting on this event. The quiz is held in conjunction with Jewish Book Month and the Federation Library. Also, each synagogue, their youth groups and schools, the Omaha Hebrew High School and B'nai B'rith Youth Organizations are all assisting in this year's contest. "I know that Henry Monsky Lodge has always been committed to our youth and 1 am pleased to be involved with this program," said Alon Mor, BBYO director. To enter, contestants should submit their name and their parents names, address and zip code, telephone number, high school and grade to the B'nai B'rith Office, 333 S. 132nd St., Omaha 68154, or call Lois Epstein at 334-8200, by Oct. 29.

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Scouts worked on requirements for the camping and wilderness survival merit badges at recent campouts. The first outing was held at Bleicher's farm where the boys learned how to keep the campfire burning in damp conditions. One of the highlights of the two-night campout was the bench the boys constructed with sticks and small tree limbs bound with twine lashings. The next campout was held at Camp Eagle near Fremont. Scouts built a sukkah among the trees using material found in their natural setting. The stick walls were bound to the tree trunk cornerposts with scout lashings. Hanging vines and outstretched tree branches served as a roof cover to protect the boys as they slept. The Pukkah was decorated with popcorn chains and ear com which was left for the aninmis to enjoy after th(! campout. Rabbi Dan Fink, associate rabbi (*f TenipU; Israel and wilderness survival merit badge counselor, joined us with his sing-along campfire songs on the harmonica and banjo. He brought his etrog and lulav and said a baruacha. Afler sleeping in the sukkah and a morning hike to the river, we studied for other scout advancement requirements.

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W^ Ambassador Milton A. Wolf, president of the I American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), recently announced the establishment of a JDC "Open Mailbox for India." "JDC will accept donations from the public for a non-sectarian project to aid the Inc^ian people who have suffered, and continue to suffer, an appalling tragedy as a result of t^ie earthquake Bn<l its aftermath," Mr. Wolf said. JDC will bear all administrative costs for the emergency projects undertaken, enabling 100% of the donations to reach the victims. Checks should be made out to JDC-India and sent to: India Open Mailbox, JDC, 711 Third Ave., New York, N.Y. 10017.

France gives $1 million

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PARIS (JTA) — France is giving 6 million francs (slightly more than $1 million) to Palestinian institutions in the West Bank and Gaza Strip as a gesture of support for the accord signed last month by Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization.

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Junior League The Junior League of Omaha is holding a "Membership Information Forum" Tuesday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m.. Junior League Headquarters, 11916 Pierce Plata. For information or to RSVP, call 3300197. The Junior League reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in commitment to voluntarism.

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B'nai Mitzvah Katie Eggen, daughter of Dr. Joel and Sandy Bleicher, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on Oct. 30 at Temple Israel. A seventh-grade student at Kirn Junior High School, she enjoys basketball, piano and saxophone. Katie has two sisters, "Alison and Sarah, and a brother, Aaron. Grandparents are Dr. Jerome and Freda Bleicher of Council Bluffs and Don and Dorothy Tawzer of Lincoln. Great-grandparents are Neal and Ardith Sweeney of Council Bluifs. Benjamin Bryant, son of Sarah Bauman and Miles Bryant, will be called to the Torah on Oct. 23 at Tifereth Israel Synagogue in Lincoln. An eighth-grade student at Irving Junior High, he enjoys sports, fly fishing, camping, computers and role playing. He has been a contestant i in the National Bible Contest in New York and has been selected for Youth Leadership Lincoln. He has also earned eligibility in the Duke University Talent project. Benjamin has a brother, Zachary. Louis Henry Newman, son of Phyllis and E.R, "^b" Newman, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on Nov. 6 at Temple Israel. A seventh-grade honor student at Westside Middle School, he enjoys playing football, baseball and basketball. He also plays the piano and has received three Superior Awards for his performances before the Omaha Music Association recitals. He represented Loveland Elementary School in the District-wide spelling contest and was Loveland School vice-president. Grandparents are Verda Horan and the late Louis Horan, and the late Esther and Jule Newman.

Bank to be acquired TORONTO(JTA) — The Republic National Bank of New York (Canada) announced recently that it intends to buy Bank Leumi le-Israel (Canada) and to merge the Israeli bank's operations into its own. The deal, for which no figures were released, is .subj '. ti regulatory approval by Canada's Office of the hupt intcndenl of Financial Institutions, New York Stale's Office of the Controller of Currency and the Central Bonk of Israel. Monachcni Inbar, Leumi Canada's president, said the decision to sell stems from a broader restructuring by the bank's Tel Aviv-ba.sed parent. Bank Leumi le-Israel BM.

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PASSER/DIETRICH , Sheri Lynne Passer and Gregory Dietrich were married July 18 at the Regency Lake and Tennis Club in Omaha. The Honorable Lynn Ferer officiated. They are. both practicing attorneys in San Francisco. The bride is the daughter of Mr. anld Mrs. Allen Passer of Omaha. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Dietrich of Yankton, S.D. Grandparents are Pearl and Eli Jabenis and Shirley Passer, all of Omaha. After a honeymoon to Hawaii, the newlyweds will live in Fremont, Calif. DANN/ADATO Wendy Dann and Alan Adato were married Oct. 9 at Temple Israel. The bride, daughter of Jerry and Janey Dann, is employed by the Washington, D.C., law firm of Jones, Day, Reaves and Pogue. The groom is employed by the Arbitron Company. Afier a honeymoon to Montreal and Quebec, the newlyweds live in Rockville, Md.

Harry's YES Review By Harry Paakowitz The holidays in September did cut out some of the programs for the Young Energetic Seniors, but some of those we enjoyed were: The Victor Borge Video — Part 2; Movies and Popcorn featuring "Cindy Sue;" Guests Ariah and Ruth Dotan from Israel, in-laws of Jewish Cultural Arts Director Beth Seldin-Dotan; Brown Baggin' with Bubhe and Zayde with the pre-school children. I would like to put in a plug for Leslie Gries, leader of the YES Choral Group, and Belinda Nalokovich, exercise instructor. We are eagerly awaiting Amy Potash's coming blessed event. All mazel, Amy and Alan! Editor's note: Twin boya have arrived.

Lilcud seeks new stance to capture public support By Cynthia Mann JERUSALEM (JTA) — The Likud party's Central Committee met this week in an effort to reposition itself in the eyes of Israeli voters. The 3,500-member committee met Tuesday in Tel Aviv in an attempt to generate a response to Israel's accord with the Palestine Liberation Organiz^ion, which went into effect last week, a month after the historic signing ceremony in Washington. The party suffered a blow after its virulent opposition to the accord failed to catch fire among the Israeli public, the majority of which support the plan. As a result, there was con.-; lierable disarray within the party, as well as a challenge to the party leadership of Benjamin Net lyahu by Ariel Sharon, a hardline Kn.sscl tn nber and former defense minister. Further friction wiiiim in..- p,< • v could be detect ed in the absence from the meet ug of David l^vy, another rival of Netanyahu's for purty leadership.

Robert Gran Goodman and Deborah Ellen Frenkel, both of Omaha, will be married Dec. 18 at Beth El Synagogue in Bethesda, Md. Mr. Goodman, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Goodman of Wynnewood, Pa., is Director of Marketing and Public Relations for the Omaha Royals Baseball Clib. He is a graduate of Temple University and also holds an MEd in Sports Administration from the Philadelphia school. Miss Frenkel, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Gabriel Frenkel of Annandale, Va., is pursuing an MA/PhD in Industrial Psychology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She is a graduate of Vassar College.

GA won't condemn Israel UNITED NATIONS (JTA) — Breaking a tradition that has been in existence for about 20 years, the General Assembly will not condemn I«rael this year for its cooperation with the "apartheid regime" of South Africa.

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knight to attend Danish program here By Morris Maline i . New York University psychology professor Leo Goldberger, who will attend a Danish oriented prograni at the Jewish Community Center Sunday night, has been knighted by Queen Margrethe II of . Denmark. Professor Goldberger has been made a Knight of the Order of Dannebrog in recognition of his scientific research lin the areas of psychology and psychiatry as well as for his efforts to promote DanishAmerican cultural .relations, especially with regard to events during World War II and the Holocaust. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Danish Rescue of Denmark's Jews and professor Goldberger will attend the program which is being coordinated by the Jewish Cultural Arts Council, ADL/CRC, The Danish Immigrant M«seum, and Dana College. The program has received support from the Nebraska Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment; of the Humanities. A feature of the Sunday night program will be the presentation by ADIVCRC of a plaque to the Danish community. Professor Goldberger grew up in Copenhagen where his ^^^ ^^^ father was chief cantor ^^^^ [^^^^^U ' of the Copenhagen ^^H, ^^^^^|^ t Synagogue in the 1930s and 40s. Along with most Danish Dr. Leo Goldberger

In the News Zena Fishbain has been named Nebraska's Temporary Employee of the year. Mrs. Fishbain has been registered with Kelly Services for four years. Prior to that, she was the owner of Zena's Knit 'n Stitch. Brent J. Passer, son of Allen and Maxine Passer and a graduate student in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center, has received the Frederik B. Bang Scholarship, a $10,000 fellowship award from the American Association of Immunologists.

From left, Beth Seldin Dotan, Cultural Arts director; Kate Dodge, Nebraska Humanities Council; Ruth Nielsen, The Danish Inunigrant Museum, Robert Wolfson, executive director, ADL/CRC and Jane Batt, assistant director, ADL/CRC. The Nebraska Humanities Council has provided a $2,000 grant to fund the commemorative evening Jews, he succeeded in escaping to Sweden in 1943 at night, via a fishing boat, although many of his relatives, who lived in Czechoslovakia, perished. Years later, Professor Goldberger edited The Rescue of the Danish Jews; Moral Courage Under Stress, which contains the recollections of many survivors of tlje escape from Denmark . The book will be offered for sale by the Jewish Federation Library.

Shirley Taxman Schwartz, owner and director of Barucci Galley in Clayton, MO, has announced that Itzchak Taricay, a master Israeli artist, will be at the champagne reception marking the opening of his exhibit on Oct. 30. There is a $35 fee to benefit the St. Louis Ronald McDonald House. Mr. Tarkay also will be at a reception on Oct. 31 fix)m 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and this is open to the public. Sari Gilinsky has won the September Opportunity for Writers contest with an article based on a visit to Israel last Summer. Her article appeared recently in the Omaha World-Herald. The daughter of Rick and Jennie Gilinsky, she is a member of the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization. High school students interested in a BBYO Israel trip may contact Alon Mor at 334-8200 ext. 235. Governor Nelson has proclaimed Oct. 13 as B'nai B'rith day in honor of the organization's 150th anniversary.

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Taxes and deductions ^^F By Sheldon A. Bernstein, ^V^ Endowment Director The Foundation of the Jewish Federation Taxes may be a subject we try not to think about except when we have to. But last summer, with the close vote in Congress, which culminated in President Clinton signing the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993, taxes were brought to our attention through the news media with a fervor usually reserved for political elections. With the changes that became law in the new policy, you'll want to make sure you are taking full advantage of every deduction to which you're entitled and avoiding every tax to which you're not subject. It can be a mathematical maze that's bewildering at bfest. For those of you who supported the Jewish community in 1993, there are some significant steps you can take to reduce your tax burden. Your financial support of our Jewish community is still encouraged by U.S. tax policy which provides many significant incentives for charitable contributions. Your annual or endowment gift to The Foundation, a division of the Omaha Jewish Federation, may result in substantially reduced income, capital gains, gift and estate taxes. For instance, you may take an income tax deduction for all of your cash contributions up to 50 percent of your annual adjusted gross income. If your annual contributions exceed this amount, the deduction may be carried over for up to five years.

Gifts of appreciated securities can be one of the most advantageous ways of giving. If you donate stock you have owned for more than one year, you may. , -i- take an income tax deduction for the full current market value (the appreciated portion of the value deducted is no longer subject to alternative minimum tax - AMT), and -2- avoid the capital gains tax that would be paid were you to sell the stock personally. Gifts of appreciated real estate are like gifls of appreciated stock. If you donate property you have owned for more than one year, you may deduct its full current fair market value as a charitable contribution while avoiding all capital gains taxes. If you have contributed a personal residence in which you have retained the right to live, your income-tax—deduction is the value of the Federation's remainder interest. Additionally, the residence will not be considered when calculating your estate taxes. Gifts of tangible personal property related to The Foundation's exempt purposes are fully tax deductible at fair market value. Gifts of personal property not tied to The Foundation purposes are deductible at their cost basis. The gift of a life insurance policy may be deducted from your income tax as a charitable deduction in the year the gift is made. The amount of the deduction is the replacement value or cost basis of the policy, whichever is less. Thereafter, all premi-

ums paid are deductible in the year paid. A charitable remainder trust provides a lifetime annual income to you or your family and, thereafter, to The Foundation. You may take an immediate incomo tax deduction for the present value of The Foundation's expected gift If the trust is funded with appreciated assets, you need not pay any capital gains taxes on the appreciation nor are you any longer subject to (AMT). Lastly, the assets placed in the trust are not considered when calculating your estate taxes. A charitable lead trust first makes annual payments to The Foundation for a term of years, and thereafter passes its assets to your children or grandchildren. This type of trust will substantially reduce the gift and estate tax cost of transferring assets to future generations of your family. The entire amount of a testamentary bequest to The Foundation in your will or trust qualifies for an unlimited charitable deduction from your estate taxes. As you can see, planned charitable giving, properly structured, can result in substantial tax and estate planning benefits. This brief and general overview is not intended to be direct advice to any individual. Please consult with your legal or finan-. cial advisor to learn how your particular gifts to The Foundation will lower your taxes. You may also schedule a free confidential consultation. Just call me at the office of The Foundation of the Jewish Federation, 334-8200.

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Lincoln names Leo Hill and Helen Misle to lead 1994 Federation Campaign

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man of the board of By Morris Maline Herb Friedman, presi- Northwestern ' Metal dent of the Jewish Company of Lincoln. He Federation of Lincoln, is an honorary life memannounced that Leo Hill ber of Tifereth Israel will be the 1994 cam- Synagogue which he paign chairman. Mr. Hill served as president for is a life tinne resident of six years and was a Lincoln and a former regional governor and president of Tifereth past president of B'nai Israel Synagogue. Vice- B'rith of Lincoln, also chairman will be Stuart active in its AntiDefamation League. He Goldstein. Mr. Friedman also is also a past president noted that Karen of Temple Beth Shalom Sommer, executive direc- in Sun City where the tor of the Lincoln organi- auditorium is named in zation, has resigned to his honor. Mr. Hill is a 33-degree pursue educational activities. New board Scottish Rite mason and potentate of members introduced past were Dr. Robert Shapiro Sesostris Temple of the Shrine. He was a.nationand Barbara Goldstein. It was also decided al board member of the Theological that the name of Lincoln Jewish which Jewish Welfare Seminary, Federation has been bestowed on him their changed to Jewish Distinguished Service Award. He also received Federation of Lincoln. Mr. Hill, born in an award for outstandLincoln and educated in ing service from the Welfare the Lincoln Public Jewish Schools, attended the Federation, which he University of Nebraska headed as president for where he organized three years. Mr. Friedman, married Phalanx, the advanced R.O.T.C. fraternity. He and the father of three served in the U.S. Air children, is a 1960 gradForce from 1941 and the uate of the University of active reserve with the Nebraska College of ••07th Bomb Wing until . L;iw. lie founded the "if,, retiring as Colonf-I Fri< dman L'lw OfTicfs in " ' ' A' limits •' ihf; Air Fori, ' ',i.r, nifd: I |)t'r.-,onaI

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Mrs. Arthur (Bobbie) Feinstein, an elected memour support of worthy ber of the National Board of Hadassah and a memcauses, to increase the ber of the National Service Committee, shared her sense of unity in the expertise on fund-raising goals and implementation Jewish Community, to with Lincoln Chapter Hadassah recently. increase our effectiveness and efficiency. With Meetings within the community were held Qct. the help of the 18 at Tifereth Israel Synagogue. Federation officers and Mrs. Feinstein has held numerous Regional portBoard of Directors and folios, culminating in the presidency of the Illinoisthe membership as well, Indiana Region of Hadassah, 1985-88, and she has we can accomplish all of been advisor to the North Shore Chapter of that.' Other officers are: Hadassah since 1991. Since 1988, she has been a member of the Charles Griffin, vice Helen Misle president; Marcia National Services Division Task Force and the Plotkin, secretary; Eve National Young Judaea Task Force, as well as Hoffman, treasurer; Membership Facilitator for the Midwest Area tion. ^ His lengthy list of Joyce Pocras, accoun- Cooperative. She has also been chairman of the activities include: mem- tant. personnel committee for Camp Young Judaea, Subsequent to a sucbership in Nebraska Midwest Area Cooperative to Ohio, and Midwest cessful 1993 Women's State Bar Association; Area Cooperative Conference Co-chairman. Chairman, Committee Division fund-raising Equally active in her community, she is a memcampaign headed by on Advertising and Specialization; Member Helen Misle, President ber of the Barrington, 111., Yough Services Advisory both the Ethics and Herbert Friedman has Board and sat on their Board of Directors. She is Long-Range Planning asked her to once again also representative of the Fox Valley Tennis League and involved with the Northwest Suburban Committees. He is a lead the division. Mrs. Misle and her Tennis League. member of Association of Trial Lawyers of husband, Abram, are The members were left with the feeling that American; Chairman, members of Tifereth Hadassah is successful with projects for fund-raisAdvertising Policy Israel Synagogue where ing and social services because of the deep commitCommittee; .Currently a she has served as presi- ment of each of its members and the invaluable member of Litigation dent of the Sisterhood. techniques developed through the years and shared Section and Exchange The couple has five chilCommittees. He is an dren and nine grandchil- by the national headquarters with the local chapters. active member of dren. Nebraska Association of Trial Lawyers and is currently President and DICK'S FRAME SHOP • QUALITY FRAME REPAIR Trustee of the National Association of Trial COMPLETE COLLISION REPAIR Attorneys Political Action Committee. He is • In.surance Claims also a member of the • Domestic & Foreign American College of • Custom Painting Legal Medicine. • Free Estimates Mr. Friedman's other • Personalized Service activities include his presidency of Lincoln 4220 S. 90th St. Since 1976 Action Program; member of Nebraska Civil Liberties Union; /^'~7j /^4) til j_ a successful independi Lawyers Panel; Civil Libertarian of Year in 1983; past board member of Tifereth Israel Synagogue; past presi"New dent of Lincoln City Apartments I.*)(ige B'nai B'ritli

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