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Chairmen urge pledges be made by Dec. 31 By Barbara Chandler, Federation public relations director
Jewish help boosts holiday for children Approximately 60 visually-impaired children attended the 32nd annual Ruth Sokolof Christmas party, sponsored by the Nebraska Foundation for the Visually Impaired Sunday at Westroads. The Phil and Ruth Sokolof Charitable Foundation donated $100 t9 each youngster for the purchase of presents. In top photo, Mr. Sokolof with his grandchildren, Jennifer and Mark Javitch at left and his daughter, Karen Javitch help two of the children wrap presents. In left photo, Melissa Katzman (left) and Beth Shyken (right) also volunteer.
According to Howard Kooper and Harley Schrager, 1994 UJA/Federation General Campaign Chairmen and Carol Katzman, Women's Division Chairman, the 1994 UJA/Federation Campaign is well underway and pledges are arriving at the Federation office every day, "We want to extend our sincere thanks to those of you who have already made your pledges. "Once again, you have shown that Omaha is the best of Jewish communities," said Mrs. Katzman. Mr, Kooper explained that as pledges are received at the Federation, donors are being sent letters of thanks and postcards . The cards are to be returned indicating if tickets are desired for the Community Event on Jan. 20 featuring guest speaker Elie Wiesel, Those who have made pledges and have not received a blue postcard to reserve their ticket should contact the Federation office at 334-8200, ext. 210 or 247. Tickets will not be mailed until January. Pledges may be paid anytime during 1994. Mr. Schrager urged those who have not made their pledges to do so during the next week. "If you have not yet made your pledge, we want to remind you that Dec. 31 is the deadline in order to receive a reserved ticket to hear Elie Wiesel. Open to the community "The event is open to the entire Jewish community, but for those without tickets, sealing will be on a space available basis. "We urge you to make your pledge before Dec. 31 and join us for this very special evening. "If you have not yet been contacted about your pledge by a campaign volunteer, please let us know by calling the Federation office."
Children's posters will inspire Super Sunday callers By M'Lee and Larry Hasslinger 1994 Super Sunday Chairmen
Jewish Federation. They are the Jewish Community Center, the Bureau for the Aging, the Bureau of Jewish Education, the Jewish Library, One of our goals for the 1994 UJA/Federation the Jewish Press, Jewish Family Service and the Campaign Super Sunday is to get young people Anti-Defamation League/Community Relations involved, not in solicitation, but in understanding Committee. In addition, our dollars support Israel what giving is all about. and efforts to assist Jews in oppressed circumWe want to impress upon them the understand- stances around the world. ing that when giving to support our Jewish commuWhen we look ahead, we know our future lies nity, every penny counts and every gift of any size with our children. As they grow, their attitudes and it important. actions will change our community and influence This year, we want Super Sunday donors to our world. In shaping and discovering our chilknow that with the many programs and services dren's attitudes, we see their thoughts and feelings their dollars support, they are building a future for expressed in many ways. Jerry Slusky, president, Jewish Federation of Jewish children in Omaha, in Israel and around the On Feb. 6, when Super Sunday volunteers are Omaha, announced the first selections for the new world. calling donors, the telephone room will be filled President's Award at the November meeting of the And we are hoping that our children will be part with the children's thoughts expressed through Federation's Board of Directors. Commanded for of our community efTort by sharing their thoughts their art work. The display will be a constant exceptional effort are from left, Jane Qatt, and feelings about giving. reminder to those present as to why we are indeed ADL/CRC and Beth Seldin DoUn, Cultural AtU We have asked the directors of U.T.T.C, Friedel doing this: it is for our children's futures! It will be Department, Jewish Community Center, the Jewish Academy, Temple Israel Religious School the children who will energixe our actions on this Danish Rescue exhibit and program; Morris and B'nai Israel to have their students use their Super Sunday. Maline, Jewish Prati, the Mark EptUia r«ia4 •Kistic talents to share their views on giving by drive; Andi Kavich, Lion of Judah CoafanuM; University of Nebraska Lincoln making potters for Super Sunday. Marcia Cohen and Zoe Riekas, Women's Division When we spoke with the directors, there was announces Judaic studies minor l/eadorihip Mission to Israsl; Sheldon Barwilawi. great enthusiasm. Here is • chance for our chilMichael Steinman, director, the Norman and The Foundation of the Jewish Fedtratieai aad dren's art work to be displayed throughout the comDavid Goldstein, the Mark Kpitein fund 4riv«; Bernice Harris Center for Judaic Studies, munity, illustrating their undtratanding of giving. Mark Sanford and Mike Collier, the new. air coodi University of Nebraska • Lincoln, has announced Dollari railed during ths UJA/Federation tioning system at the Rose lilumkin Jmridi HaaMt approval of on undergraduate minor in Judaic Campaign, including those pledges made on Super Studies. This is a m^jor step forward for our proMr. and Mrs. George Risenberg, the Mask BpriMti Sunday, support the teven local •gcncita of the gram," he added, fund drive.
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EMANUIL DRUTMAN Services for Eraanuil Drutman were held Nov. 22 at Temple Israel Cemetery. He was 68. Survivors include his wife, Olga Sitnyakovskaya; two daughters, Larissa Ginzburg of Omaha and Janna Drutinan of New York, and four grandsons. "Mr. Drutman traveled with his wife from his home in Kiev, in former USSR, and arrived in Omaha July 28, 1993. The couple was resettled by the Jewish Federation of Omaha.
MISSIOjt^**^^* Please, join us! By Harriet Shisky Shalom Ifiaaion Co-chainnati There's a land across the water With rich and fertile ground. A land with hills and valleys Where a peace can still be found. A land we hold so dear to us As Jews across the earth! A land we pped to touch and see to know our own rebirth. Please, join us on these missions With your eyes and ears and hearts For to reach a peaceful ending. We must know firom where we start. SHALOM!
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Cub Scout Pack 218 The Webelos Den (Scouts in the 4th grafie) have earned their communications badge, with activities that included learning sign language and making and performing with puppets, led by puppeteer Trish Place. The Wolf Den (Scouts in the 2nd grade) have learned about flag etiquette and Veterans Day. They have also made Hanukkah gifts and Native American headbands. Each member has earned his Bobcat badge and has also earned a first bead toward becoming a Wolf. A pack meeting was held Nov. 17 with family and friends. Badges and beads earned thus far were awarded. A Hanukkah party was held Dec. 9 for both dens. Dreidel games and singing were enjoyed and refreshments were served. Plans for December include a field trip to radio station KFAB, and a swim party.
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LOUIS E. MAYER Services for Louis E. Mayer were held Thursday at Temple Israel Cemetery. Rabbi Azriel officiated. He died Tuesday at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. Mr. Mayer was raised in Omaha but lived at various times in Chicago, Kansas City, Rochester, Cleveland and Paris, France, as an international management consultant. He was a longtime member of Temple Israel and active member of the Oldtimers. Survivors include his wife, Marie Klein Mayer of Omaha; a daughter, Myra Lou Mayer of Houston; a sister, Libby Colick of Omaha, and a brother, Al EllisofBeverly Hills, Calif Memorials may be made to the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home.
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^^^^ TEMPLE ISRAEL ^^^B 7023 Cass Street ^^^^ Omaha, NE 68132 ^m 656-6636 ^ FRIDAY: ' Shabbat evening service is at 8:15 p.m. Rabbi Azriel, Rabbi Fink and Cantor WebberGilat will officiate. A panel discussion on "Ethics and Education" will be presented. The Oneg Shabbat is sponsored by Andrea and Marc Hamburg in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Eric. SATURDAY: Shabbat morning service is at 11:15 a.m. Simcha B'Shabbat — An alternative Torah Study Service will take place in the chapel. The regular Shabbat service will be held in 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 Eric Bradley HamburK, son of Andrea and Marc Hamburg will celebrate h>s Bar Mitzvah at the Shabbat morning service Saturday. "TOW" Torah on Wheels (TOW) is Tuesday from 12 to 1:15 p.m. at Bahr Vermeer and Haecker, 1209 Hamey St. Gary Goldstein is the host Reservations are required. Call the Temple office at 556-6536. "Food For Thought" Luncheon session is Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rabbi Fink will lead the discutsion. Bring a brown bag lunch and Temple will provide the drinks. "L'chaim.. .to Life" OFFUTT Sunday, Dec. 19, 12:30 p.m. Bring your own sock Capehart Chapel lunch. The program will begin at 1 p.m. All interSSth Street and Capehart ested members of the community are invited. Oinidia,NE68123 PJE.P Parallel Education for Parents, Sunday at 10 294-6001 a. m. The topic it "What do Moimonides, Gersonides FRIDAY: nnd Cresca* have in common? U man free?" Services start ot 8 p.m.
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When Arafat and Rnbin shook hands, the prospect for peace between the Palestinians and the Israelis loomed as a real possibility. CAnsidering the radical nature of the Palestine Liberation Organization, a reasonable person could speculate on the possible assassination of Chairman Arafat. When the possibility of such an act of violence was suggested in a conversation with a local Israeli, the answer came promptly - without hesitation: There is no way that the PLO will kil! Arafat." "Why not," this reporter asked? "Because only he controls the numbers to the PLO's foreign bank accounts." The extent of PLO wealth has been a matter of conjecture for many years. What is known is that the PLO has been the recipient of billions in blackmail payments and more billions in support of its terrorist activities — from scores of wealthy nations. What is not known is how much the PLO has spent in its relentless rage against Israel and how much remains in its treasury. Recent news reports would indicate that the PLO is broke. The world is sympathetic indeed and money is flowing into the PLO at an accelerated rate. However, earlier this month, a well-documented article written by Rachel Ehrenfeld and printed in The Wall Street Journal, Europe, tells a story of the PLO treasury^iiC^-lO billion dollars, which earns $1-2 billion a year on its assets. The writer indicates that this hidden asset will remain unspent, except for the perks it brings to the PLO management. The new money — which does not call for any known auditing procedures — easily can go to reinvigorate the terrorist network. Years ago, when I started out in the newspaper business, I commended a colleague on the great story he had filed on corruption in town government. His advice: "Most good stories come from following the money trail." fjopefully, .someone will have the responsibility of tracking the PLO's money trail.
Sparks from The Word By Rabbi Myer S. Kripke Parashat VaYiggash The Maccabees and the' Rabbis Did you ever wonder why the Books of Maccabees are not in our Bible? Now that Manukkah, with its presents and latkes has passed, let's think a little. A simple answer, and a cogent one, is that the events of the Antiochian persecution were much later and the accounts of them thus much later than the time the Rabbis considered authentic for Bible events. Moreover, only the First Book of Maccabees was written in Hebrew •— and the Rabbis considered that Bible books had to be composed in the Holy Tongue. But why didn't the Hebrew of the First Book of Maccabees remain a Jewish treasure nonetheless? It is widely considered to be of prime historical value. Yet both the original Hebrew and the first translation to Aramaic were lost, and the book came down to us only in the Greek of the New Testament Apocrypha! My suggestion is that later Jewish tradition was uncomfortable with the record of Maccabean wars and with the independent state that the Maccabees set up. Winning the right to religious freedom was one thing, and a noble one. But the trappings of statehood, particularly the playing of this little state in the shadow of Egypt and Syria, and, in the end.
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also of Rome, was not a pretty picture. The later wars of the Maccabees were not valued, and evenf the person of Judas the Maccabee was given little attention. What was valued? Only the struggle for religious freedom! Indeed, this seems to be the attitude of rabbinic Judaism in general; but statehood, the trappings of power, alid the politics of government are of much smaller importance. It may be going too far to say that rabbinic Judaism would not have continued the war against the Greek-Syrians after religious freedom was won. Does not a strong nationalism save religion more than once in Jewish history? , And would rabbinic Judaism not have opted, if we could transfer it to our day, for fighting for Israel and its independence? Would not Zionism, secular though it may be, have won the approval of men like Rabbi Akiba and the rabbis of centuries that followed? The argument may be contiriued, with cogent points on both sides. Yet, it always seemed to me that the liturgists who chose the Haftarah for Parashat MiKetz, chose it partly as a rebuke to the Maccabees, particularly the later generations of strutting Hasmonean kings: "Not by might, nor by power, but by My spirit," said the Lord of Hosts." (Zechariah 4:6). Rebuke it or not, it is the lesson of Hanukkah. To its shining truth we dedicate ourselves as Jews: Not by might, nor by power, but by My spirit, said the Lord of Hosts.
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The Jewish Press (Founded In 1920) Th« roU of th« Jewish Federation of Omaha it to involve Jews in meeting Jevviih communal necdf locally, nationally and In larael. Agenciei of the Federation are; Community Kclntmnn, Jewiih Community Center, Jewieh Education, Jewiih Preii, Jewieh Family Service, Library and Bureau for the Aging. The Jewiih Preie (USP8 276620) ie publlehed weekly on Friday for $24 per calendar year Ufi.,127 foreign, by the Jewiih FederaUon of Omahn, I32nd Street, Omaha, NE 68164. Second claae potUge paid at Onaha. NE. PCS i i«nd addrau changM lo Tha ^Jawiah Praaa, 333 south 132nd Slraat, Omaha. NE 08154. Tol«t»hona 402-334-8200.
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A profile of Marissa Hurwitz, describing the 15-year-old's success as a cross country runner, appeared recently in the La Jolla Light newspaper in San Diego. She is the daughter of former Omahan Stuart, and Leah Hurwitz, and the granddaughter of Louis Hurwitz and the late Florence Hurwitz. Bess Weinstein was honored recently by Keep Omaha Beautiful for her leadership in keeping the Sherman neighborhood beautiful and her dedication to the spring cleanup and other projects for many years. She was presented with an award of excellence at a Civic Center reception attended by some 60 community business and professional leaders. MAGIC THEATRE The new play, "Belches on Couches," will begin previews Friday and Saturday, Dec. 17 and 18, at the Magic Theatre's expansive new performance space at 325 So. 16th St. For reservations and information, call the Magic Theatre office at 346-1227, Monday through Friday. CORRECTION Incorrect information was inadvertently submitted to the Jewish Press on the election of officers for BBYO. Jamie Epstein is Past President of Chaim Weizmann AZA 1510. Kevin Saylan is Past President of AZA#1.
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By Harry Paskowitz Greetings to all from the YES group with wishes for the best Chanukah! In October, we had the following programs through the efforts of Dr. Margolin: Susan Silver of the Jewish Historical Society gave us a short history of Jews in Omaha and asked for help in getting local Jewish historical data; Lucille Witlnus, on the accordion, played standards, polkas and request numbers. Leslie Gries, leader of the YES Choral Group, played the violin, accompanied by Jerry Brabec on the piano. Lionel Wolberger played the piano and sang kosher Hebrew and Jewish music. He also added several of Irving Berlin's classics. On Monday, we had a Thanksgiving meal. Jena Kruger played the piano with a Chopin etude and sonatas by Schubert and Prokofiev. It's ver>' special having Amy Potash back.
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Dr. and Mrs. Bernard J. Turkel announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Lyn, to David Militti, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Militti Jr. Miss Turkel is a first-grade teacher in the Omaha School District. She g^raduated magna cum laude from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she was affiliated with Pi Beta Phi Sorority. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Greenberg, the late Dr. Sam L. Turkel and the late Mr. and Mrs. Iz Bernstein. Mr. Militti is a computer analyst with Health Care Communications in Lincoln. He is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he was affiliated with Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Militti Sr., Mrs. William Skupa and the late William Skupa. A Feb. 19 wedding is planned.
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By Cynthia Mann JERUSALEM (JTA) — The Likud Party has recently denied charges that its leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, misused funds he raised for Jewish settlers at gatherings in New York last September. According to the Jenuatem Post, the allegations against Netanyahu were made by Jack Avital, an' officer of the New York- based ^yorld Committee for Israel. Avital charged that Netanyahu used nearly $200,000 to help cover the party^s deficit instead of directing the funds to the Council of Jewish Settlements in Judea, Saoiaria and Gaza, a g^roup representing settlers' interests.
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Letter from Israel
Jan Schneiderman in Israel Hie National Councfl of Jewish Women celebrated its 100th birthday recently in Israel and Jan Schneidennan of Omaha participated as a member of the NCJW delegation. From left are Sharon Gefen, senior vice president, international cM>minunication8, Bank Hapoalim; Susan Katz of New York City, NCJW preside'nt; Ms. Schneiderman, NCJW vice president and chairman of the session on economics, and Joel Rabinowitz of Bank Hapoalim.
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By Harry Allen One'of the vivid and lasting human interest impressions of our first trip to Israel (circa 1969) is that of a Hassid, beard blowing in the wind, riding an ancient Vespa motor scooter on the streets of Jerusalem. Not so in 1993. A Volvo station wagon is the transportation made of choice for many of the Haredi community, and the motorcycles are fancy Hondas driven at break-neck speed by Israelis far removed from the Haredi world. Such is the mark of progress. This column is about the automobile in Israel. The auto is an indicator of many trends in society. The transformation of travel from Vespa to Volvo is the index of increasing middle-class status of many Israelis. This is not to say that poverty does not exist here, and that many, many social problems must be solved (please continue your UJA contribution, but that is another story). In 1969, there were few cars on Israel's roads and those that were, were unadorned French cars of uncertain design, plus some Volkswagen Beetles, many of which still barrel along the highways and by-ways. Also in 1969, the roads were mostly poor and traflfic was not a problem, even with Israel's suicidal drivers. If one wanted to buy a car, a dealer would order one for you (maybe), there were no showrooms, no cars on display. The car came off the
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Jan Schneiderman in Israel The National Council of Jewish Women celebrated its 100th birthday recently in Israel and Jan Schneidemum of Omaha participated as a member of the NCJW delegation. From left are Sharon Gefen, senior vice president, international communications. Bank Hapoalim; Susan Katz of New York City, NCJW president; Ms. Schneiderman, NCJW vice president and chainnan of the session on economics, and Joel Rabinowitz of Bank Hapoalim.
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By Harry Allen One of the vivid and lasting human interest impressions of our first trip to Israel (circa 1969) is that of a Hassid, beard blowing in the wind, riding an ancient Vespa motor scooter on the streets of Jerusalem. Not so in 1993. A Volvo station wagon is the transportation made of choice for many of the Haredi community, and the motorcycles are fancy Hondas driven at break-neck speed by Israelis far removed from the Haredi world. Such is the mark of progress. This column is about the automobile in Israel. The auto is an indicator of many trends in society. The transformation of travel from Vespa to Volvo is the index of increasing middle-class status of many Israelis. This is not to say that poverty does not exist here, and that many, many social problems must be solved (please continue your UJA contribution, but that is another story). In 1969, there were few cars on Israel's roads and those that were, were unadorned French cars of uncertain design, plus some Volkswagen Beetles, many of which still barrel along the highways and by-ways. Also in 1969, the roads were mostly poor and traffic was not a problem, even with Israel's suicidal drivers. If one wanted to buy a car, a dealer would order one for you (maybe), there were no showrooms, no cars on display. The car came off the
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Vayigash By Josh Gonsher In Vayigash, Judah confronts the Egyptian viceroy, but he does not know it is his long-lost brother, Joseph. Joseph reveals himself to his brothers and Jacob comes to Egypt. Joseph was sent to Egypt, Mit^rai'yim, in an earlier Parsh'a and is now the second in command. ' His brothers came to get food because of the famine and they are framed by Joseph so he can reveal himself to them. After he found out that Joseph was alive and well, Jacob came to Egypt and the family was united. In "A Treasury of Chassidic Tales," an excellent story is printed, entitled "Two Men — One Soul," as follows: Four times a year, Reb Pinchas Reizes would journey to his rebbe, Reb Shneur Zalman of Liadi, in the months of Elul, Tishrei, Nissan and Sivan. One Tishrei he fell ill and was unable to travel. On the festival of Shemini Atzeres, which falls in that month, while he was dining in his sukkah, he was suddenly shaken and stood up and cried, "Oh Rebbe!" j_ Then, turning to those "at the table, he said, "The rebbe just now thought of me." And the rebbe, who at that moment was alone in the middle of his festive Shemini Atzeres meal, said to those at his table, "Pinchas Reizes is now in need of bodily cure. What 1 cannot give him I do not give him, but a bodily cure I can secure for him." Those of Reb Pinchas' townsmen who were present on that occasion, hastened back to Shklov after the festival and called on Reb Pinchas. They told him of the incident at the rebbe's table, and only later did they find out that at the very same moment he had cried out, "Oh, Rebbe!" They asked him how his trick was done. Reb Pinchas proceeded to tell his listeners how, stage by stage, he had entrusted the various levels of his soul to the rebbe's guidance when he had first spoken with him at yechidus, the private interview at which a chasid shares his spiritual burdens and aspirations with his rebbe, and in return is given direction and encouragement. "The first time I was closest with the rebbe for yechidus," he said, "I entrusted to him my nefesh, soul; the second time I visited, I entrusted my ruach, spirit; and at the third yechidus, I handed over my neshamah, essence. "Now that all the levels of my soul are handed over to his guidance, it is not he that knows nor I that feel ..." We get this story from the pasuk, "Their souls are bound up with each other." Chasidim have beautiful stories, as the readers shall see if they read on in upcoming weeks.
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