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David L. Friedland recipient of award By Sheldon A. Bernstein, Endowment Directory Jewish Federation Foundation Jerry Slusky, President of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, has announced that David L. Friedland of Omaha has received the 1993 Endowment! Achievement Award of | the Council of Jewish Federations (CJF). The award is present- j ed annually to those who Dave's Food Market, 16th aod Williams St., have, through their leadership, vision and dedica-l in 1950. tion, helped in the successful growth of their] The Nebraska Jewish Historical Society will Federation's endowment' David L. Friedland open its major exhibit on 100 years of "Jewish funds. "This award is testimony to the recipients' dediWomen in Business," Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m., in the cation and concern for the future of thier communigallery of the Jewish Community Center. A gala reception honoring the 100th birthday of ties and Jewry worldwide," stated Sheldon S. "Mrs. B," Rose Blumkin, internationally recognized Cohen, chairman of the national Endowment entrepreneur, will be held along with the celebra- Steering Committee of CJF. He added that, "the creative and outstanding tion of the eighth night of Hanukkah. The commuefforts of these talented leaders have helped nity may attend. Included in the exhibit are photographs, stories, strengthen their Federation's endowment funds awards and honors of many Nebraska and Council which are so vital to our future." These endowment funds, which serve as an addiBluffs women who have served as founders and tional resource, enable Federatioos to provide for presidents of a variety of businesses. "Mama and Papa" stores will be shown in the the delivery of services necessary to maintain and Corridor of Jewish History. A special section on the sustain the future of Jewish communities through100th birthday of the YWCA, Young Women's out North America. Norman Veitzer, Chairman of The Foundation of Christian Association, will also be on display at the the Jewish Federation of Omaha commented that north end of the gallery. Roger Reeves, Library/Archives Director for the David L. Friedland's efforts on behalf of the endowHistorical Society of Douglas County, is coordinator ment funds of The Foundation were particularly of the exhibits, which will be available for viewing noteworthy because as a dedicated volunteer and for five weeks during the hours that the Jewish community leader he not only was a founding member of The Foundation's original Board of Trustees, Community Center is open. For information, call the NJHS office at 334- but also found the time to later serve as its chairman and in most of its other offices since its found8200, ext. 277.
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ing in 1983. He currently serves as a member of the Investment Committee and has given unselfishly of his time and talent in helping The Foundation achieve its objectives over the years. Mr. Veitzer also said, "Not only is Mr. Friedland a devoted advocate for The Foundation, he also is and has been involved in other Federation and Temple concerns since moving to Omaha in 1962. He is a past officer and past member of the Board of Directors of the Omaha Jewish Federation, a past member of the Board of Directors of the Jewish Community Center, and a past member of the Board of Directors of Temple Israel." Additionally, Mr. Friedland is active in his industry and serves as a Chairman of United Distillers Products Company (Founded 1893) and has served as Chairman and currently serves as a Director of Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America, Inc. Mr. Friedland is and has been highly involved in civic matters. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Conservative Savings Bank. He is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Omaha Public Library, Nebraskans for Public Television and Childrens Memorial Hospital. The Council of Jewish Federations which annually presents the Endowment Achievement Award, is the community organization which serves nearly 800 localities embracing a Jewish population of more than 6.1 million in the United States and Canada. Established in 1932, CJF helps strengthen the work and the impact of Jewish Federations by developing programs to meet changing needs, providing an exchange of successful community experiences, establishing guidelines for fundraising and operations and engaging in joint planning and action on common purposes dealing with local, regional and international needs.
Maimonides and NCJW co-host health care reform panel By Barbara Chandler Federation Public Relations Director The Maimonides Society of the Jewish Federation and the Omaha Section of the National Council of Jewish Women will co-host a panel on health care reform on Thursday, December 16 at the Jewish Community Center at 7:30 p.m. An optional dessert reception beginning at 6:45 p.m. will preceed the program. The panel members represent several views on the health care reform issue. Dr. Ruth Purtilo served on Hillary Clinton's Health Care Reform Task Force. She has been a leader in the fii^ld of medical ethics for more than twenty years and has conducted workshops, lectured and written on medical ethics topics. Dr. Purtilo is President and Co-direclor of Fighting Chance for Children, Inc. and is Professor of Clinical Ethics at Creighton University Center for Health Policy and Ethics. She has a Masters Degree in Theological Studies and a Ph.D. in ethics. Dr. Purtilo is a member of the American Society of Law and Medicine, the Society for Health and Human Values, and The Hastings Center, an ethics think-tank in BriarclifT Manor, New York. Dr. Maryann Bower is Associate Medical Director of Health Care Management for the Mutual of Omaha Companies' Corporate Medical Division. Prior to that, she served at Assistant Medical Xlireclor MEDCARB HMO and PresidcNt of Walther Medical Group, Ltd,
American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians. Dr. Burgher has written articles for numerous medical publications and has produced several
nims. Dr. Eugene Zweiback, an Omaha surgeon and a member of the Maimonides steering committee, will serve as panel moderator.
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Dr. Bower is a graduate of Loyola University Stritch Medical School. She is board certified by the American Board of Pathology, American Board of Family Practice and American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians. Dr. Louis Burgher is President and Chief Executive Officer of Clarkson Memorial Hospital. He also serves as National Medical Director for NMC Homecare, Inc. and is Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Section of Pulmonary Medicine at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Dr. Burgher is a graduate of the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine. He is a Diplomats on the American Board of Internal Medleint, the Subspecially Board of Pulmonary Disease and the
The program is open to all members of the Maimonides Society and NOW Hnd their spouses. For those who would like to attend the dessert reception, the cost is $7.50 per person. There is no charge to attend the program. Reservations arc necessary and may be made by calling the Federation office at 334-8200, ext 210,
Campaign update The 1994 UJA/Federation Campaign is in full swing and volunteers are busy talking with donors. More than $1,260,000 has been raised and more than 600 donors have made their 1994 Campaign pledges. Donors who make their pledges by Dec. 31 will be entitled to a ticket to the community event on Jan. 20 featuring guest speaker, Elie Wiesel. Payment of pledges may be made anytime during 1994, Tickets for the nvcnt will hn mnilcd in nnrly
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On a trip to Zimbabwe Child Development Center last spring, Bella Eisenberg and Eunie By Claudia Sherman Denenberg visited the Foundation Public Relations Director workshops of several sculptors from the Shona There are about 225 children enrolled-in the Tribe where the artists Jewish Community Center's preschool and day care work in the tradition of program (together they're called the Child their ancestors using Development Center). As youngsters learn about hand tools and primitive everything from art to zucchini, Dinah Raful, direc- polishing techniques. tor of the Child Development Center, has concerr:s Leading art critics call on her mind that affect everything from curriculum Shona sculpture, not yet to safety. Everything costs money, and she well-known in the United depends on grants from special funds to help her States, the most impormeet rising costs. tant new art form to In an effort to serve children with disabilities, emerge from Africa this the Esther K. Newman and the Carolyn Kully century. Five Shona Newman Ftinds allocated partial funding for a spe- artists are ranked among cial needs teacher assistant who will work at the the top 10 sculptors in the world. preschool three times a week. This assistant will Mrs. Eisenberg and Mrs. Denenberg will include be shared with other Jewish schools in the commu- their extensive collection of the sculptures in the nity through the Bureau of Jewish Education. Bemis Holiday Salon sale at the Bemis Gallery, 614 The Sharee and Murray Newman Fund will once So. nth St. The event is Dec. 3 through Dec. 5. The again provide funding for a Judaic music teacher preview party is Friday, Dec. 3, from 7 to 10 p.m. for the preschool. Funds for a Biblical storytelling For information and reservations, call 341-7130. hour once a month will be provided by the Phillip and Terri Schrager Foundation. Promoting Jewish Continuity The Schrager Foundation will also provide funds MONTREAL (JTA) — The thousands of for learning manipulatives such as toys to develop American and Canadian Jews who gathered here fme and large motor skills. recently for the annual convention of federation Thanks to the Herbert Goldsten Fund, the north Jewry found neither a defining crisis nor a clear door which is the only outside door leading into the theme. Child Development Center, will now be a safety Instead, the General Assembly of the Council of door from which free entry will no longer be a con- Jewish Federations quietly advanced the issue that cern. has been on the front burner: promoting American All of these funds are administered through The Jewish continuity and identity in an era of assimiFoundation of the Jewish Federation. lation and intermarriage.
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PAUL (PEICY) ALPERSON Graveside services for Paul (Peicy) Alperton were held at Golden Hill Cemetery on Nov. 22. Mr. Alperson, 62, suffered a ^ ' heart attack in Scottsdale, Ariz. Chief Executive Officer of Omaha Fixture Manufacturing, Mr. Alperson saw community commitment as a responsibility, according to his son, Joel. He was a philanthropist and active in the Omaha Jewish commvmity, serving as Keynoter co-chairman for the 1978 Combined Cabinet Campaign. He and his son were recognized in 1991 as that year's first new members of the UJA/Federation Campaign's King Solomon's Circle, the campaign's highest level of giving. He also served as co-chairman of the Jewish Press from 1975-78. Mr. Alperson was honored by the University of Nebraska at Omaha as an outstanding alumnus and was twice a candidate for the Small Businessman of the Year for the state of Nebraska. In addition to his son, Mr. Alperson is survived by his wife, Margie; daughters, Carol Alperson and Amy Wolf; three grandchildren; brother, Leo of White Plains, NY. Memorials may be sent to the Paul Alperson Memorial Fund, c/o Sheldon Bernstein, Endowment Director, Jewish Federation of Omaha.
GARYH.KOESTER Services for Gary H. Koester, 74, were held on Nov. 19. Mr. Koester is survived by his wife, Lorree; son, Terry; daughters, Sherry and Diane; two grandchildren. HERMAN FRUMKIN Private services were held for Herman Frumkin, 97. He was bom in Pochep, Russia, and died Nov. 13 in Omaha. Mr. Frumkin was a graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Engineering and had worked as a structural engineer for Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Company in Des Moines. ^m Survivors include a son, Victor of Phoenix; a H daughter, Gloria Brodkey of Omaha; a brother, Alexander of St. Petersburg, Russia; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Herman Frumkin Scholarship Fund University of Nebraska Foundation.
Campaign to save Central's Debate Team itn In an effort to save Central High's Debate team, Donald and Diane Baum and Bruce and Kim Lauritzen have organized Friends of Central Debate. A campaign to raise $10,000 is about to begin. The monies collected will pay for entrance and judges' fees, travel and housing expenses, and other costs associated with the team's participation in tournaments. An anonymous Central alumnus has agreed to match funds raised in this effort. "^e will be appealing by direct mail to the downtown business community and to parents of current Central debaters. We also need the support of Central alumni and future Central parents," Mrs. Baum said. The Debate Team's existence is threatened by OPS budget cuts that started this school year. Quesiions about the financial situation may be directed to Donald Baum, •1496-7466. Individuals who contribute $60 or more, and companies which contribute tlOO or more, will be listed in the tournament books when Central High hosts debates. Contributions are tax deductible and should be sent to Friends of Central Debate, c/o Bruce R. Lauritzen, #1 First National Center, First National Bank, Omaha, NK 08102.
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Synagogues Candlelif^ting: 4;S9 pjn. BEJH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE 1S02 No. 62nd Street Omaha, NE 68104 , 666^288 Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; FViday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Services are conducted by. Rabbi Joseph Friedman. FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat service is at 4:35 p.m. SATURDAY: Morning service is at 8:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary and Goldstein Chapel. Study Talmud with Rabbi Friedman at 3:35 p.m. Mincha is at 4:35 p.m. Shalosh Seudos, Ma'ariv and Havdolah conclude the services. Babysitter service is provjded by Sisterhood, which also sponsors this week's Kiddush. SUNDAY: Service is at 9 a.m. Breakfast and a study ses( S.ion follows in the Beis Midrash with Rabbi Friedman. WEEKDAYS: Services at 7 a.m. and 4:35 p.m. Haniikkah Dinner Sunday, Dec. 12. Watch your mail for details. Shabbat Dinner Friday, Dec. 17. Watch your mail for details. Shlock Rock Concert Saturday, Dec. 18, 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. Call the synagogue or any Omaha Youth Group.
BETH EL SYNAGOGUE 14606 California Omaha, NE 68164 492-8660 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. SATURDAY: Services are at 9:30 a.m. Kiddush following ser^ vices. 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. K'tantan (children ages 6-9} is at 11 a.m. Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services at 4:45 p.m. Weekly Torah study, an English discussion of the Torah portion with modern commentaries, meets 30 minutes after services. 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. Lunch 'n Learn 'Lunch 'n Learn resumes Thursday. The topic "Intermarriage," continues. Call the office by 10 a.m. Thursday to reserve your place. B'nai Mitzvah David Rennard, son of Stephen and Barbara Rcnnard, will become a Bar Milivah on Friday evening and Saturday morning. Scott Katzman, son of Charles and Merrylec Katzman, will become a Bar Mitzvah on Friday evening, Dec. 3, and Saturday morning, Dec. 4. Women't League Hanukkah Craft Night Women's League will sponkor a Hanukkah craft night Tuesday. Dinner i» at 6.45 p.m., clau at 7:30 p.m. RSVP to Joye Weet, 4980812, GuetU are welcome.
ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME SATURDAY: 8«rrieM arc held in tht GoMaUn Chapel at 9 •.m M«mto«ri of th« community are invited to join rviidtnti for th« terviM MHI th« kiddush following. Sp«cial memorial Mrvieaa ar* held on the last Saturday of each month.
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TIFERETH ISRAEL 3219 Sheridan Blvd. i Lincoln, NE 68502 423-8569 Services are officiated by Rabbi Elihu Milder. FRIDAY: FRIDAY: Shabbat servicp is at 8:15 p.m. Light candles no later than 4:44 p.m. Services Rabbi Daniel Fink and Jeff Taxman will officiate. Rabbi Fink's topic is "Blessings Given, are at 8 p.m. SATURDAY: Blessings Won." Services are at 9:30 a.m. The Oneg Shabbat is sponsored by Charlotte Orleck, Dahlia and Amon Gilat and Anita and OFFUTT Morton Webber in honor of the birth of Zee v Gilat. Capehart Chapel SATURDAY: 26th Street and Capehart Shabbat morning service is at 11:15 a.m. Omaha, NE 68123 Simcha B'Shabbat — An alternative Torah 294-6051 Study Service will take place in the chapel. The regular Shabbat servitt^ will be held in the sanctu- FRIDAY: Services start at 8 p.m. ary. 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 By Rabbi Myer S. Kripke reservation so we may plan accordingly. There are no facilities for infants. Parashat VaYishlah Pancake Breakfast Irony in Blessing Temple Sisterhood will sponsor an all-you-canHere are two verses from the Torah: What do eat family breakfast with the "Pancake Man," Sunday, Dec. 5, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Cost is $3.25 they have in common? "The Lord bless you and protect you!" (Numbers for adults and $2.75 for children 12 and under. 6:24). Adult Education "I am unworthy of all the kindness that You Tuesday, "Introduction to Judaism" class, 7:30 to have steadfastly shown your servant. . ." (CJenesis 10 p.m. Thursday, Sisterhood Adult Education, 10 to 32:11). The first of these is from the three-fold priestly 11:30 a.m., "Jewish Ethics," led by Rabbi Azriel. blessing so widely used. The second is from oui' Sidrah. Jacob, returning to Canaan after his 20 years in Mesopotamia, and fearful of meeting his B'NAI ISRAEL brother, Esau, offers prayer to God. At first, he pro618 Mynster Street claims his unworthiness of all the good things that Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503 have happened to him. He had left with nothing 322-4705 Rabbi Sheryl Shulewitz is the spiritual leader. but staff in hand — and now he was head of a large For information on any synagogue activities, call household, wealthy, his retinue divided into two camps. 322-4705. Both the Midrash and modern preachers have FRIDAY: pointed out the irony in material wealth. It is not Shabbat services at 7:30 p.m. infrequent that the wealthy forget what it is like to SUNDAY: NO Religious School at Westside Community be poor and lose all the sense of compassion and empathy. "Protect you," then, in the blessing, is Education Center. interpreted as meaning protect you from spiritual FRIDAY, Dec. 3: hardness and coldness to your fellows. Shabbat services at 7:30 p.m. In similar fashion. Rabbi Isaac Samuel Reggio SUNDAY. Dec. 5: Religious School at Westside Community (19th century Italy) offered a brilliant interpretaEducation Center, 10 a.m. to noon. "Exploring tion of "I am unworthy . . ." But in another way of reading the word, it can mean "I have become Judaism" course from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. small!" Thus, Reggio interprets the verse to mean that Jacob crossed the Jordan on his way eastward, B'NAI JESHURUN alone, unencumbered, and hopeful . . . But now he 20th and South Streets is burdened with the care of his targe household, Lincoln, NE 68502 two wives, two concubines, twelve sons and a 435-8004 Services are officiated by Cantor Michael daughter. Further, he had flocks and herds and a retinue of shepherds and herdsmen. All of these Weisser. weighed heavily on him as he came back to his FRIDAY: native land. And, worse, he was full of fear that his Shabbat evening service at 7:45 p.m. brother, Esau, had been nurturing hatred of him all SATURDAY: these years, reveling in the hoped-for day when he Torah study and service at 10:30 a.m. might avenge himself on Jacob. Jacob's heart was SUNDAY: Hebrew school at 9 a.m.; Religious school at 10 heavy. He had been too much blessed, and his family and wealth gave him only fear. a.m. Thus, Reggio interprets "katonti" ironically. Not TUESDAY: "I am unworthy" of all the blessings You have Adult education classes at 7:30 p.m. showered on me — but 'I have been diminished" by THURSDAY: all the blessings with which you have burdened me! Choir practice at 7:30 p.m. All these blessings have cut me down. You have made me vulnerable! Katonti! CHABAIJ HOUSE Who has greater freedom, the simple laborer or 1322 So. 119th Street the CEO of a great corporation, with the shareholdOmaha, NE 68144 ers breathing down his neck watching the bottom 697-1124 line? Whose sleep is less troubled, the peasant with SATURDAY: simple returns to simple demands, or the crowned Davening is at 9:30 a.m., followed by Kiddush. head bowed under the burdens of government? SUNDAY: One wonders what Reggio was saying to 19thDavening is at 9:30 a.m. century Italian Jews. Was it, perhaps, as at other Talmud Claeeea times and other places, a warning against conspicuTalmud class, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Advanced ous consumption? At any rate, he reminds his li«Talmud, 12 p.m. Thursday. taners that there are hidden burdens in wealUi, Churaaah Claea position, and power: there is the onerous weight af Chumaeh clait for adults, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. responsibility. Yiddish •Hooked an Yi4dlth' lesioni, Wednesdays at 7 KOSBQDiriX p.m. at (^habad House. WanU U> say loaaiMr Baglish Claae she Is owvini to MaMachuactta. I«3 WWnul StKMi Broekilnt. MA 00146. and tm Think Jewish and ipeak Engliih" clasiei on Jewish topics for new AmericsnH. Tuesdays and trkrhofw number t* (017) Sa6-060«. 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Scott C. Frohm, an To the Editon Recently, my wife and I adopted a precious baby Omaha realtor, has been girl who was born in Lincoln. We received our elected president of the daughter Wednesday morning, Sept. 29, too late to Nebraska Chapter of return home for the impending holiday of Succos. Certified Residential We were literally up the river without a succoh. Specialists (CRS). In desperation, we turned to Chabad of Previously vice president Nebraska. Rabbi and Rebbeitzin Katzman and of the Chapter, he will their family welcomed us with open arms. We spent represent the 200 three days with them and they were warm, hos- Nebraska realtors who have earned the CRS pitable and accepting. My wife and I feel strongly that this tremendous award, the highest proselfless act, the great mitzvah of "hacknesses fessional designation of Scott Frohm orchim" (welcoming guests) should be publicly residential real estate brokers. acknowledged. May Hashem reward them and allow Chabad of Barry Zoob has been Nebraska to grow and flourish, enabling all Jews to named vice president. shake off their misconceptions and religious preju- New Business Development and dices to return to their roots. Dr. Joel Gellen -- New York Marketing, of Idelman Telemarking, according to Steven Idelman, chairman of ITI Marketing Services, Inc. Mr. Zoob is By Bert Lewis also a member of Direct i^ The day after Thanksgiving should be a quiet Marketing Association one, the refrigerator loaded with leftovers and only Telephone Marketing a few serving dishes and platters waiting to be Council, the American Barry Zoob returned to storage. The tablecloth needs to go to Marketing Association the laundry, of course, and the lady of the house and other industry-related organizations. makes one more mental note to only serve WHITE wine when that many people are at the table. (If Jonathan Broder, son of Anne and Barry you don't understand that statement, you've never Broder, and Jesica Christensen, daughter of struggled to remove red wine spots.) Cathy and William Christensen, were selected to If the holiday included a visit from out-of-town- participate in the first Youth Leadership Omaha ers, there is finally time to relax and enjoy them. Class sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Time to bundle up the littlest ones and try to find Knights of Aksarben. something to do. There were over 200 applications submitted, out In this house, as in many others, many will have of which 58 were chosen for interviews. Jonathan piled into the car and headed for Lincoln and the and Jesica were two out of 37 students from all football game of the season. Depending on the schools in the Omaha area to receive the award. weather, that's either a treat or punishment. (Spoken like a true fair-weather fan, right?) , Rachel and Ariel Shukert, daughters of Aveva I love whatever holiday we celebrate w^en it and Marty Shukert, will perform in the Emmy means company in the house — especially this one. Gifford Children's Theater production of "Peter f There's a lot of commotion, of course, and extra Pan." The play is scheduled for Nov. 26 through meals to fuss about. The question of how many Dec. 19, with a possible extension through the last times the turkey can reappear is always an issue. week of December. They will appear in the BLUE cast of the double But it's festive and fun, and although it means cast show. Please specify this when making reserbeing really out of steam by bedtime, it's OK. It's been more years than I can recall when my vations at 345-4849. entire clan was present at Thanksgiving. For a long time, there has been one or another of them, but a Body Basics Fitness Gear, headquartered in complete attendance? Not for ages. That's the tough Omaha, recently opened its first Iowa retail store in part of having the kids grow up and move away. the Des Moines area, located at 8801 University It's nice when I hear how some of them got Ave. in Clive. The store specializes in exercise together for their own holiday dinner, but not as equipment, fitness gear, athletic footwear and nice as it would be if they were all here. This, of apparel. course, is exactly where a sensible mother/grandmother says "ah be gezunt," but still ... it would be Jerome P. Grossman, an attorney in Omaha, such a treat. COL, United States Army, retired, has recently So, here we are, the day after. I'm going to put been elected president of the Offutt Chapter of the away all the company stuff, then just enjoy my visi- Retired Officers Association. tors. Bui you should know this: as soon as 1 win the Dr. K. Wayne Lainof has joined the pediatric million dollar sweepstakes from the American Family Publishers, I'm bringing the entire bunch practice of Dr. Ai Lan Kobayashi. The practice has home for every holiday. expanded into two new offices. Right now I'm just waiting to hear when I'll be In addition to 401 E. Gold Coast Road, they will awarded the grand prize. So don't just sit there, Ed be located at 7315 Harrison and 154 Main St. in McMahon ... call me! Springfield.
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Historical Society celebrates tradition The Nebraska Jewish Historical Society is participating in a celebration of cultural diversity this winter at the (Jeneral Crook House Museum, located on the Fort Omaha Campus at 30th and Fort St. The event will be Sundays only from Nov. 28 through Dec. 19, from 1 to 4 p.m. Various Omaha communities are providing ethnic and holiday foods as well as costumes and decorations. On Sunday, Dec. 5, NJHS will display Menorahs, sabbath cemdles, and a seder plate. They will also serve some traditional Jewish food such as hamantaschen, mandel bread and challah. Other groups participating are the Hmong community, Nov. 28; the Jewish Community and the Czech community, Dec. 5; Black Culture, Dec. 12, and Danish and Latino communities, Dec. 19. The event is sponsored by the Crook House Guild and the Historical Society of Douglas County. Admission is $4 for adults and $1.50 for children.
Pancake breakfast at Temple Israel Temple Israel Sisterhood is sponsoring a pancake breakfast, featuring Jim/The Pancake Man, Sunday, Dec. 5, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. The entire community is invited. Julia Angalet, a second grader in Temple Israel's Religious School, has seen Jim/The Pancake Man. The Pancake Man is amazing to see. He flips the pancakes almost to the ceiling. I can't wait for my family to have breakfast with him again and I'm glad he'll be at Temple before Religious School." Another supporter is Keith Graul, a third grader in Temple Israel's Religious School. "I've seen the Pancake Man and the thing I like best is how he asks you to stand back and he flips the pancakes to you and you catch them on your plate. It's really fun and I'm waiting to see him again at Temple." "It's early ent)ugh for families to come before Religious School, and late enough for adults to attend when children are in school," said Judy Siff, Sisterhood Vice President of Ways and Means. Cost is $3.25 for adults and $2.75 for children »j age 12 and under. • "Please join us for this visual and sensory delight," Mrs. Siff concluded.
Beth Israel sponsors concert Mike Katzman, chairman for "Shlock Rock — The Ultimate Omaha Experience" has announced sub-committee chairmen for the Dec. 18 concert at Beth Israel. m Ticket sales will be managed by Maggie and • Donald Gerber and Susan and Martin Schneiderman; members of OTYG, USY, BBYO and NCSY are responsible for ticket distribution; publicity and printing will be directed by Mary and Alex Grossman; Marlene and Hyman Sukiennik are in charge of refreshments; lighting and sound will be directed by Dik Weiner; merchandise sales will be organized by Sandy and Rick Canfield and Lynn and Errol Saltzman. "Shlock Rock has produced 11 albums," said Mrs. Saltzman. "They will be available in both tapes and CD's. Also, T-shirts and other memorabilia will be for sale and the band will autograph anything tl)e kids want," she added. Susie and Paul Shyken are chairmen for a family-style Shabbat dinner Friday night, also at Beth Israel. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children. "We would like to extend an invitation to everyone to join us for a wonderful Shabbat experience. Rabbi Friedman said that he and the band members will treat us to Shabbat songH, Htories and fun," Mrs. Shyken said •
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Mindy and Barry Weinstein of Far Rockaway, N.Y., announce the Sept. 23 birth of a son, Yehuda Leib. They also have a son, Aharon Yaakov, 3. Grandparents are Dik and Ina Weiner and Joe and Rhoda Weinstein of Valley Stream, N.Y. Great-grandparents are Dr. Milt and Ann Margolin of Omaha. Wendy and Jerry Ferrill of San Diego announce the Nov. 3 birth of a son, Jordon Scott. Grandparents are Freddie and Art Novak of Lincoln and Barbara and Jerry Ferrill of Tucson, Ariz. Great-grandmother is Ida Bennett of Memphis, Tenn.
Beth El plans Hanukk^h party Beth El Synagogue will host a congregational Hanukkah parly Sunday, Dec. 12, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Hollie Fineman and Cheryl Levine are chairmen. "In addition to a great meal, we have so much entertainment," said Mrs. Fineman. Live music will be provided by Tuffy Epstein and his group, along with Israeli dancing. The Beth El Youth Chorus, under the direction of Cantor Emit Berkovits will sing. Also, the Hanukkah story will be retold, along with dreidle and other games. Reservations are required no later than Dec. 7 and may be sent to Cheryl Levine, 13265 Seward St., Omaha 68154. Cost is $8 for adults and $3.50 for children. For information, call Mrs. Levine at 496-9808.
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The Final Sessions Our "grown-up" relationship with Israel Sunday, Decembers, 1993 3:00-5:00 p.m. At (lie home of Sandy and Paul Epstein, 9743 Fieldcrc.si Drive HOSTS: Joye & Steve Wees. Gloria & Howard Kaslow. Pam & Bruce Friedlander Designing our destiny Sunday, Deconber 5,1993 7.00 - 9:00 p.m. At the home of Max and Mick Sampson. 13124 Seward Street HOSTS: Sally & Jim Zipursky, Bonnie & Steve Levinger, Susie & Mike Norton We take care of our own — re-examining the needs A breakfast meeting for Federation agency board members and board members of Jewish organizations. Monday. December 6.1993 7:30 •9:00 a.m. At the Garden Cafe Resiaurani, Rockbrook Village, North Entrance lOSth&WeM Center Ro«l All MuJoos mt 0|Kn to the cooununity and there is no charge.
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Affects of boycott By Steven Weisa WASHINGTON (JTA) — In a move hailed by the Jewish community, the Clinton administration has ordered the first government study on what effect the Arab economic boycott against Israel it having on U.S. companies. The U.S. trade representative, Mickey Kantor, asked the U.S. International Trade Commission to conduct a "carefully researched assessment of the impact of the boycott on U.S. firms." The United States historically has concerned itself with the boycott's negative impact on Israel. This action focuses attention on how the boycott affecU U.S. trade. The so-called primary boycott affects trade with Israel directly, barring economic dealings between Israel and Arab states, other than Egypt. The secondary and tertiary boycotts affect U.S. companies doing business with Israel by blacklisting companies with economic ties to Israel.
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Beth Nachman and her son, Ben, wori( on decorations for their tzedakah box.
Ctiildren's Lunch 'n Learn Over 80 children, parents and grandparents enjoyed a fun afternoon at the Children's Lunch 'n Learn on Nov. 12 at Beth El. The theme of the day was "Getting Ready for Shabbat." Rabbi Paul Drazen read a story and Cantor Emil Berkovits sang songs. Each child decorated hit or her own tzedakah box to take home. "^e'ra thrilled so many pe9ple are enjoying these special lunches for our young children. It's a great opportunity for children to feel comfortable in the synagogue and to really know our Cantor and Rabbi," said Sherri Abramson, EaHy Childhood Committee Chairman. The next Children's Lunch 'n Learn is Feb. 18.
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Speech suppressed ^ ByTomTugend LOS ANGELES (JTA) — A newly discovered speech given in 1942 by Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels is leading some experts to believe that the British government suppressed clear proof that Adolf Hitler intended to exterminate European Jewry. The speech was unearthed accidentally in London's Public Record Office by Sol Littman, the Canadian representative of the Simon Wiesenthal Center. Littman made the discovery while researching material for a book on the SS, Hitler's elite shock troops. News of the fmd was reported publicly for the first time Sunday in the London newspaper The Observer. Leading British and American experts on the Holocaust have hailed the discovery as "crucial" and of "amazing importance," and some believe that British authorities sat on the speech to avoid embarrassment over London's wartime policy toward Jewish refugees and Palestine. In the Sept. 23, 1942, speech, the Nazi propaganda chief warned 60 German newspaper editors of the "understandable" Jewish hostility toward Germany. A copy of the translated text was provided to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency by Rabbi Marvin Hier, dean of the Los Angeles- based Wiesenthal Center. In the speech, Goebbels said: "There are still 48,000 Jews in Berlin. They know with deadly certainty that as the war progresses they will be packed off to the East and delivered up to a murderous fate. "They already feel the inevitable harshness of physical extermination and therefore they harm the Reich whenever possible while they still live " A report on the speech was obtained by the Polish government in exile, which was headquartered in Ixtndon, and reached the British Foreign Office in May 1943. As shown by handwritten notes appended to the t«xt, the speech was deemed important enough to
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Teens on Torah Vayishlach By Jeff Katzman This week's parsha, Vayishlach, teaches us about the time when Yaakov planned to fight his brother, Aisav. At first, Yaakov sent messengers to see what Aisav was up to. The messengers came back with bad news; that Aisav and his army were marching toward Yaakov. Yaakov prepared for battle in three ways. First, he prayed to Hashem; then he sent a gift to Aisav to put him in a good mood, and last he divided his people into two groups. If one group were defeated, then the other group would have time to flee. One night, on his way to fight Aisav, Yaakov was attacked by an angel. They fought all night long. Yaakov beat the angel, but the angel moved a part of Yaakov's thigh out of place. This is why we don't eat the thigh part of animals today. In the morning, Yaakov's name was changed to "Yisrael," which means that he fought against an angel and against people and won. Later, Yaakov approached Aisav's camp expecting a battle, but instead Aisav ran up to his brother and kissed him. One Midrash explains that Aisav was really planning to bite Yaakov to death. He wanted to do this because Yaakov had many people to help him fight. Aisav's soldiers unarmed themselves after they saw Yaakov's holy face. But a miracle happened and Yaakov's neck turned to marble! The parsha goes on to tell about the kidnapping of Yaakov's daughter, Dina, by a prince named Shechem. Shimon and Laivi were so angry they killed all the people in the city of Shechem. In the end, Yaakov's wife, Rachel, died while giving birth to Binyamin. She was buried in the place she died, on the side of the road leading to Bait Lechem. Yaakov's father, Yitzchak, also died. He had lived to be 180 years old.
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ORT gift wrap shop The Omaha Chapter of Women's American ORT has opened its gift wrap shop at the Crossroads Mall. Hours of operation will be the same as the mall hours from Friday, Nov. 26, through Friday, Dec. 24. "This is our major fundraising event of the year," said Kathy Siref, fundraising vice president. "All proceeds are used to support ORT schools worldwide," she added. ORT (Organization for Rehabilitation through Training) is the largest network of private schools with over 240,000 students in 36 countries, including three schools in. the United States. All schools combine Jewish studies with technical, scientific and vocational training. In addition to Christmas wrap, Hanukkah and all-occasion wrap is also available, according to Ken Workman, gifl wrap chairman. "We are located next to Gloria Jean's Coffee Beans on the main floor of the mall. We can w.ap any gifl, even if it wasn't purchased at the Crossroads," she said. "This year, for some special fun, we are having a weekly prize drawing for all workers," said Cindy Shulewitz, ORT co-presidenl. For information, call Kathy Siref at 691-0317.
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NEW YORK (JTA) — Fearing a resurrection of the country's fascist past, the Jewish community in Croatia has sent a letter to the country's president urging him to affirm Croatia's democratic traditions. In the two years since Croatia broke away from Yugoslavia and became an independent republic. President Franjo Tudjman has initiated steps designed to bolster his support among the country's nationalists. Bui according to Tudjman's critics, his attempts to instill patriotic pride within his country have gone too far, resulting in a program that is officially rehabilitating the fascist Ustashe regime.
By David Landau JERUSALEM (JTA) — Verbal violence wracked the Knesset recently as some members used epithets and analogies from the Nazi period to express their views on the peace process and the ongoing violence in the administered territories. The government eventually weathered four noconfidence motions submitted by the opposition Likud, Tsomet, the National Religious and Moledet parties. The votes were 57-46. The Knesset melee erupted when Moledet's Rehavam Ze'evi compared the Rabin government to that of Vichy France, and then refused to withdraw his remark.
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Boy Scout Troop 218 Scouts of TVoop 218 were presented merit badges and badges of rank at the recent Court of Honor. A video of scenes from recent troop campouts was shown. First Class scouts Jeremy and Mathew Chasen served as masters of ceremonies and helped write the program as part of the Communications merit badge. Scouts advancing in rank included Aaron Rich and Aaron Pilley, Tenderfoot; Alex Wolfson, First Class, and Ben Gonsher, Life. Scouts earned merit badges in camping, environmental science, leather work, home repair, lifesaving, communications and family life. Trailsend popcorn may be ordered from scouts through Thanksgiving, according to troop popcorn "Kernel" Dr. Mark Pilley. Proceeds will be used to support the local council office and troop camping and awards. Triangle Laundry sponsored a Thanksgiving Day. fundraiser for scouts. The proceeds will be used for camping and the Jewish Family Service/ORT Project Dreidel.
News and Views By Bemie Mosow A dear friend of mine sent the following article to me and I thought that it is something that you might enjoy reading. The title is "Attitude" and I believe the author hit the proverbial "nail on the head." "The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than money, than circumstances, than failure, than success, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than Appearance, gifledness or skill. It will make or break a company ... a house of worship ... a home. "The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past ... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it." I thought this was food for thought... and that's the only food I know that is low in price and has no calories.
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Stories build for the next Jewish era By Amy Bernstein Women's Division Publicity
"We are a people with a dream," explained Rabbi Brad Hirschfield of CLAL, when 50 people gathered at the home of Nancy and Harlan Noddle on Nov. 14 for an open discussion on how Judaism will survive the next era. "It begins with our memory of a creation in which human beings are created in the divine image. Our stories help shape future dreams and carry on the Jewish story." Rabbi Hirschfield pointed out the three basic stories to tell: Creation, Exodus and Redemption. Intertwined, these compoiients become our building blocks.for the future. Rabbi Hirschfield added, the story is only the beginning, "One must make the story compelling and pass it on." To share with others takes inner strength and trust in oneself. He assured us that there is not a bad story. Everyone's past will help mold our future, as long as the components of the story never die. During the session, Rabbi Hirschfield asked the participants to share their own personal stories. Carol Katzman told of a mother and daughter fighting for survival in the 19th century. Chaya, the daughter, died at the age of 91 on a Nazi death march. She was Carol's great-grandmother, and Carol was named for her. Others also shared their stories, which the rabbi related to the lives of Moses and Sarah. Once a story is told, he explained, similarities can be found in the stories of our ancestors. Their stories are still being told through our lives and need to be passed on to the next generation. The stories help develop our culture, identify what is sacred, and determine where one goes to find sacred space. After the Holocaust, the relationship between God and humans changed for many people. For some, sacredness now must be found in our stories. Each story shows how we are all, tzelim elocim, made in the image of God. In addition to the session at the Noddles, 35 individuals met with Rabbi Hirschfield on Sunday evening at Natha and John Waldbaum's to discuss Jewish views on intimacy , and he led a breakfast discussion on Monday morning for more than 60
people, hosted by Nancy Noddle, Jerry Hoberman and Mike Abramson. Three CLAL sessions will be held in,December, led by CLAL scholar Regina Stein. On Sunday, Dec. 5 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the home of Sandy and Paul Epstein, the topic will be "Our 'grown-up' relationship with Israel." Hosts are Joye and Steve Wees, Gloria and Howard Kaslow and Plim and Bruce Friedlander. Then from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the home of Max and Mick Sampson, the topic will be "Designing our destiny." Hoste are Sally and Jim Zipursky, Bonnie and Steve Levinger and Susie and Mike Norton. A CLAL breakfast will be held on Monday morning, Dec. 6 at Rockbrook Garden Cafe for Federation agency and Jewish organizational leadership. The topic vrill be "We take care of our own — re-examining the needs." Sandi Fried, CLAL chairman, noted that the Sunday sessions are open to the community and it is not necessary to have attended the earlier sessions in order to participate in and enjoy the upcoming discussions. There is no charge to attend any of the sessions, but reservations are necessary and may be made by calling the Federation office at 334-8200, ext. 210. CLAL is being brought to Omaha through the support of an anonymous donor, the Murray H. and Sharee C. Newman Foundation, the Herbert Goldsten Trust and the Jewish Federation of Omaha.
Aliya '90 A photographic exhibit, Aliya "90 — The Exodus of the Jews from the Soviet Union to Israel, is in the JCC art gallery through Dec. 12. The photos are a Beit Hatfutzot exhibit traveling to Omaha through the Mizel Museum of Judaica. It is sponsored by the Omaha Committee for Soviet Jewry and the Jewish Federation of Omaha. Above are girls from Samarkand on the platform at the railroad station in Budapest, en route to Israel in June, 1990. Photo by Doron Baeher.
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