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PRAGUE (JTA) — Czech President Vaclav Havel joined the local Jewish leadership in criticizing the failure of the Parliament last week to pass an amended bill that would have returned Jewish property confiscated under the country's Nazi and Communist regimes. Jiri Danicek, chairman of the Czech Federation of Jewish Communities, attacked what he termed the "narrow political and party interests" of the Parliament for the bill's defeat. And Havel, a strong supporter of restitution to Jews, reacted harshly to the bill's defeat. "The return of property to Jewish communities is dragging on too long," he said. "I'm very disappointed by it. I would almost say indignant. "It gives the impression that we don't want to achieve justice, and it even damages our good name in the world," said Havel. The bill was voted down after most of the deputies supporting the bill left the assembly hall to protest the amended version, which they said changed the sense and intent of the original proposal. The amendment — submitted by Prime Minister Vaclav Klaus' Civic Democratic Party, the strongest party of the country's governing coalition — stipulated that only the state, not local municipalities, would be obliged to return confiscated Jewish property. Under the amended bill, Jews would receive monetary compensation from the state for confiscated property, but not the property itself. The bill left it to the discretion of town councils as to whether to return Jewish buildings or provide monetary compensation. As a result, the fate of Jewish property — including the collections of the Prague Jewish Museum — remained re; unresolved.
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Belgian Jews oppose pardoning collaborators BRUSSELS (JTA) — Reacting to the country's current political and moral debate on a sharply divisive issue, Belgium's Jewish community has expressed its opposition to the idea of providing amnesty to the thousands of Belpans who collaborated with the Nazis during World War II. The Coordinating Committee for Belgian Jewish Organizations said in a statement that it stands in firm opposition to any general form of amnesty. Providing amnesty to collaborators, the Jewish committee said, would mean that "there had been no offense." The umbrella group for the Belgian Jewish community further stated that "washing out these bad deeds is a slap for all the victims of Nazism." The issue of amnesty was raised here recently after King Albert of Belgium, in a New Year's speech, recalled that his deceased brother, King Baudouin, had hinted in a 1990 speech at taking measures "that could contribute to reconciliation between all citizens." The remark was interpreted by some as a new appeal for clemency for the Belgians who helped the Nazi regime. The issue is one of the most sensitive in Belgian politics, and it is certain to arouse more controversy later this year when Belgium commemorates the 50th anniversary of its liberation from the Nazis. After World War II, some 242 Belgians were executed for collaborating with the Nazis. The amnesty debate has created an ideological split over the years, dividing the Flemish and the French-speaking part of the country. The Flemish Nationalist Movement has pressured the authorities over the years to grant amnesty to collaborators, but successive governments have never taken the step for fear that it would create a political crisis.
Senate confirms Dine to position with AID By Deborah Kalb WASHINGTON (JTA) — The same day that officers of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee were selecting his successor as AIPAC's executive director, Tom Dine was confirmed by the Senate to a top position at the U.S. Agency for International Development. On Feb. 10, the Senate confirmed Dine by voice vote to be assistant administrator for Europe of the agency known as U.S. AID, Dine stepped down last June from his longtime position at the powerful pro-Israel lobbying group after making published remarks perceived as derogatory toward Orthodox Jews. Dine's was one of several controversial departures rocking AIPAC over the past couple of years. Also on Feb.' 10, Neal Sher, who had been serving as director of the Justice Department's Office of Special Investigations, was chosen to fill AIPAC's executive director position. Howard Kohr, another possible choice to succeed Dine, had been serving as AIPAC's acting executive director since Dine's departure.
Annual camp day The Jewish Community Center will hold its annual camp day on March 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the JCC auditorium. According to the annpuncement, the JCC offers camp programs from ages two through 14 . Programs include 10 weeks of a variety of day camp activities, two one-week travel camps for older campers, and a two-week overnight camp at the end of the summer. For more information, contact Beth Cohen at 334-8200, ext. 217.
Omahan national chairman for UJA family mission
^^V By Barbara Chandler, ^^m. Federation public relations director ^^ When Omaha families go on the UJA Summer Family Mission to Israel in June, they will have a special bonus — the national chairman of the mission is Omahan Anne Broder. As national chairman, Mrs. Broder is overseeing the itinerary and recruiting families from all over the United States to go on this mission from June 26 to July 6. Omaha's local chairmen for the mission are Marcia and Steve Pitlor and their children, Lisa, David and Kim. Two information sessions about the mission were held during January, and several families indicated that they will be going in June. "Even if you didn't come to an information session, you can still sign up for the mission," noted Mrs. Broder, There's plenty of room." Mrs. Broder made her first trip to Israel in 1991 on the Omaha Community Mission. Since then, she has made several more visits, including one with her own family, and last July she led 33 Omaha teenagers on the ARTZA trip. This mission will be more than a great family vacation," said Mrs. Broder. "Our guides will introduce your whole family to the land and history of Israel in a most unique way, and each of you will touch the Jewish past in a way that makes Israel come alive. For ten days we will experience Israeli life together and create the memoHei of a lifetime!" As the national chairman, Mrs. Broder has planned thii miasion to include •xperiencea that everyone in the family will enjoy. She lilted some of the highlight! from the mission itinerary. This miition is geared fbr alt agai — 7 yean old and up," she explained. *Ws will go tubing down
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By Deborah Kalb take a jeep ride in the Golan Heights to learn the WASHINGTON (JTA) — Robert Pelletreau Jr. was strategic value of that land. sworn in to head the State Department's Near East We'll have a hands-on experience at an archeologi- bureau, which plays a key role in U.S. policies cal dig, and at Beit She'an, the largest dig in Israel, toward Israel. we'll discover 17 layers of ancient cities. The career diplomat took his oath of office as Other stops include the Grottoes of Rosh assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs Hanikra and Ein Gedi, a nature reserve where Mrs. last Friday, after being confirmed by a Senate voice Broder says it is not unusual to see gazelles, ante- vote on Feb. 10. lope, and even mountain lions. Pelletreau succeeds Edward Djerejian, who is After a climb up Masada, participants will cool now serving as U.S. ambassador to Israel. off as they float in the Dead Sea. State Department spokesman Mike McCurry "A hallmark of UJA missions are the opportuni- said last Friday that Pelletreau "is beginning to ties to hear from top government officials," noted engage very fully in the work of the (Middle East) Mrs. Broder, "and the family mission is na excep- peace team." tion." McCurry added that Pelletreau's responsibilities "Government, military and agency officials will go "well beyond the peace process itself" enlighten us about what is happening now with the Peace Process and resettlement. "At the Lebanese border, we'll learn about security at border crossings and how the peace process is changing that. "And while we are being briefed, IsracM counselors will involve the younger children in their own special activities." Mrs. Broder also discussed the opportunities to interact with the Israeli people. "Everywhere we go, families will be able to meet and talk with Israelis. "Children, teens and young adults will meet Israelis their own age and learn what their lives are like. "We will spend time on a kibbutx where I guarantee everyone will make now friends." Applications for the Family Mission are due in to the Federation office by March IS. Purim pulchritude - Ann Margolin (loft) Anyone who ii interested in more information can and Priodn Kriielman Join their follow call Mrs. Broder, the Pitlors, or Jan Porelman at YESers In a holiday ptroviaw. Uappy IWioaS the Pedtration offin at 834-82(M>. .b^Ji'^-.H vv
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Adam "Ads" Kohn, son of Sherry and Mar)( Kohn, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on March 5 at Temple Israel. A seventh-grade honor roll student at Beveridge Junior High, he enjoys playing tennis, basketball and baseball. He received a silver medal at the Comhusker State Games in singles competition and achieved a Nebraska Junior Ranking during the 1993 tennis season. Adam has a sister, Jill. Grandparents are the late Anne "Jan" Katzman, Julius and Bess Katzman of Omaha and Mary and Ben Kohn of Minneapolis.
Bert's Eye View By Bert Lewis A very clever comedian who was popular a number of years ago, used a folded newspaper as a prop. He was a stand-up comic and claimed all of his material came from stories and articles he read in the newspaper. He would zero in on politicians and what they said, etc., which must have made his scripts almost write themselves. I certainly agree with him when it comes to using the newspaper as a source for funny topics. Not long ago I happened to notice a really tiny ad, captioned with an attention-commanding phrase. The eye-catcher was UFO FORUM and the additional copy named the guest speaker, who had PhD afler his name. Then it said the speaker would be followed by a panel of (and I quote) ABDUCTEES AND THEIR EXPERIENCES. The time and place was mentioned, plus the words "$5 donation suggested." To tell you the truth, afler I read the part about the ABDUCTEES, my imagination took over and nearly ran away with me! I suddenly conjured up a vision of the odd types generally represented in stories of UFO landings and aliens and wondered if such folks would be at the Omaha "forum." You know the one I mean, when interviewed they say things like "me and Blue (he's mah dawg) were fixin' to check the traps when all of a sudden this here big light come shinin' down on us." He usually goes on to describe the sensation of levitat, then talks about small, green people and embarrassing surgical procedures and finally, waking up in his own bed. And "Blue ain't been seen since." Yes, I certainly do know a person should keep an open mind and yes, I realize there is intelligent life which believes in such things as UFO's, but come on guys . . . can you take such a "forum" very seriously? I would have been OK if they hadn't mentioned the presence of the "abductees." That was the part where I lost it. But still, I'd be tempted to go to that gathering except I don't think I could sit and watch quietly. I would really like to be able to just peek from an unseen vantage point. I guess I'm curious about whether we have such types here in River City like the one I described. I won't really go, but if I had his address, I'd write to that comedian who credited the newspaper aa the best source of goofy stuff. I'd send him a copy of the ad about the UFO Forum. I'll bet he could get 20 minutes of good stand-up firom that one little ad.
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MICHAEL VEREBYEVSKY Services for Michael Verebyevsky, 79, a resident of the Livingston Plaza,apartments, were conducted Feb. 13 at Golden Hill Cemetery with Rabbi Joseph Friedman officiating. Predeceased by his wife, Sophia, Mr. Verebyevsky is survived by a daughter, Raisa Haykin, and a grandson. A former resident of the Soviet Union, Mr. Verebyevsky was resettled in Omaha in 1990 by the Jewish Federation of Omaha in conjunction with Operation Exodus. JAY STOLER Services for Jay Stoler were held Feb. 20 at Fisher Farm Cemetery. ^ Survivors include his wife, Esther Tibe Stoler; a daughter,.Sue Wacks of Lexington, Mass.; two sons, Alan and Stuart, both of Omaha; a sister, Mrs. Meyer Cohen; four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Stoler was the owner of Pacific Fish and Seafood Co. from 1945 until his retirement in 1980. He was also a past board member of Beth Israel Synagogue and was active in B'nai B'rith, the Omaha Council of PTA, Tangier Temple of Shriners and was a Master Mason. Memorials may be made to Beth Israel Synagogue, VA Hospice or charity of your choice. FAYKATLEMAN SEKAR Fay Katelman Sekar, a resident of the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home, died Feb. 20. Services took place Feb. 21 at Golden Hill Cemetery with Rabbi Joseph Friedman officiating. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank, Mrs. Sekar is survived by nieces and nephews. She had been a member of the Young Energetic Seniors Group, sponsored by the Bureau for the Aging; Amit Women; Beth Israel Synagogue; B'nai B'rith Women and Hadassah. Memorials may be made to the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home or a charity. JEANNE SILVER KIRK Services for Jeanne Silver Kirk of Lexington, Mass., formerly of Omaha, were held Feb. 20. She died Feb. 16 at the age of 52. Mrs. Kirk was preceded in death by a brother, Harry Silver of Brisbane, Australia. Survivors include her husband, Richard; mother, Bobette Gilbert of Escondido, Calif; a brother, Steven of Omaha, and nieces and nephews. Mrs. Kirk grew up in Omaha. She was a graduate of Smith College and had remained in the Boston area since 1965. Memorials may be made to Beth El Synagogue in Omaha or the Alumnae Fund of Smith College, c/o Alumnae House, 37 Elm St., Northampton, Mass. 01063.
Terrorist heightens concern JERUSALEM (JTA) — Terrorist attacks over the weekend, including one in which a pregnant Israeli woman was killed, have prompted heightened concerns here about the peace process and led to more calls for tighter security throughout Israel. At the weekly Cabinet meeting Sunday, several ministers warned that if the Palestine Liberation Organization fails to bring dovim the level of terrorism, the entire peace process will come erindine to a halt. Last Friday night, a 30-year-old pregnant mother of two, Tzipporah Sasson, was shot and killed on the trans-Samaria highway, a main thoroughfare in the West Bank. Sasson, a resident of the West Bank town of Ariel, was laid to rest in Ashkelon on Sunday. And on Monday, there was a shooting attack on an Israel Defense Force jeep traveling near the West Bank town of Ramallah. The attack prompted army and security forces to mount a large- scale search operation throughout the West Bank. i No one was injured in the atUck on the jeep, but " suspicion immediately arose that the perpetrators were the tame terrorists who ambushed and killed Saaion. The attack on Sasion triggered a wave of angry Jewish demonstrations throughout Israel on Hnturdny night. A rowdy demonstration involving hundreds of settlers at a main intersection aait of T«I Aviv, was l.r..i...o ..p i,v f...U'»., who made aavarml amtli.
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Synagogues Candlelighting: 6:S1 pan. BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE 1602 No. S2nd Street Omaha, NE 68104 6564288 Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.in. to 2 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Joseph' Friedman. FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat services at 5:55 p.m. SATURDAY: Morning services are at 8:45 a.m. ia the Sanctuary and Goldstein Chapel. Babysitter service is provided by Sisterhood, who also sponsors this week's Kiddush. Study Talmud with Rabbi Friedman at 4:55 p.m. Mincha is at 5:55 p.m. Shalosh Seudot, Ma'ariv and Havdalah conclude the services. SUNDAY: Services are at 9 a.m. Breakfast and a study session follows in the Beit Ha Midrash with Rabbi Friedman and Rabbi Gonsher. Evening services at 5:55 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Services at 7 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. Purim Carnival Sunday at 11:30 a.m., with games, door prizes and good food. Know Thy Neighbor Friday, March 4, 7:30 p.m. Sisterhood will sponsor the Oneg Shabbat. ^^K B'NAI ISRAEL ^•^P 618 Mynster Street ^ Council BluiTs, Iowa 61503 ^F 322-4705 Rabbi Sheryl Shulewitz is the spiritual leader. For information on any synagogue activities, call 322-4705. FRIDAY: Rabbi Shulewitz will conduct Kabbalat Shabbat services, followed by the annual Purim celebration. Children of the Religious School will perform a Purim puppet play. Costumes are encouraged. SATURDAY: Torah study service at the synagogue at 11 a.m. Rabbi Shulewtiz's course on 'Exploring Jewish Values from a Reconstructionist perspective continues at the home of Jeff Ferber, 4048 Kristy 01., Omaha, at 5 p.m. A potluck dinner and Havdalah follows at 6:30 p.m. SUNDAY: Religious School, Westside Community Education Center from 10 a.m. to noon. FRIDAY, March 4: Shabbat services at 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY, March 6; Religious School at Westside Community . Education Center from 10 a.m. to noon. ^h ^H ^P
CMABAD HOUSE 1322 So. 119th Street Omaha, NE 68144 667-1124
SATURDAY: Davening is at 9:30 a.m., followed by Kiddush. SUNDAY: Davening is at 9:30 a.m. Talmud ClaMei Talmud class, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Advanced Talmud, 12 p.m. Thursday. Chiunaah CUH Chumash class for adults, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Yiddish "Hooked on Yiddish" lessons, Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Chabad House. English Clata "Think Jewish and speak English" classes on Jewish topics for new Americans, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m, atChtbad House. OFFUTT Capehart Chapel 28th Street and Capehart Omaha, NK 68123 29440B1 FRIDAY: Services start Bt 8 p.m.
BETH EL SYNAGOGUE 14506 California Omaha. NE 68154 492-8660 Oflfice 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 services. Sitter service starts at 10 a.m. TSS (Torah and Siddur Skills) meets at 10 a.m. Shabbat story time is the first and third Saturday at 11 a.m. Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services at 6 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 with the Rabbi continues Thursday. Call the office on Wednesday to reserve your place. Adult Siddur Class Adult Siddur classes Monday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. USY Purim Carnival USY Purim Carnival will be Sunday from 11:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the synagogue. Bar Mitzvah Adam Rich, son of Dr. and Mrs. Philip Rich, will become a Bar Mitzvah Friday evening and Saturday morning. Women, Can We Talk? Women's League forum "^omen. Can We Talk," led by Susie Drazen Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Seder Samplings Passover recipe demonstrations and samplings will be given by Women's Leagtie Sunday, March 6, 10 a.m. to noon. A light buffet will be served. Make reservations to Enid Blumenthal, 16230 Grover.
TIFERETH ISRAEL 3219 Sheridan Blvd. Lincoln, NE 68502 423-8569 Services are officiated by Rabbi Elihu Milder. Minyans every Monday and Thursday at 7:15 a.m. FRIDAY: Services start at 8 p.m. SATURDAY: Services start at 9:30 a.m.
B-NAIJESHURUN 20th and South StreeU Lincoln, NE 68502 436-8004 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.; Religious school at 10 a.m. TUESDAY: Adult education classes at 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY: Choir practice at 7:30 p.m.
ROSE BLUIMKIN JEWISH HOME SATURDAY: Servicaa ar« held in the Ooldsten Chapel at 9 a.m. Mambera of the community are invited to Join raaidants for the aervice and the kidduah following. Special memorial aarvicea are held on the lost Saturday of each month.
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FRIDAY: Shabbat evening service is at 7:30 p.m. Ral^i Azriel, Rabbi Fink and Cantor Webber-Gilat will officiate. Rabbi Fink will speak. The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by Sisterhood. SATURDAY: Shabbat morning service is at 11:15 a.m. Simcha B'Shabbat — An alternative Torah study service will be in the Chapel. The regular Shabbat service will be held in the sanctuary. B'nai Mitzvah Jamie Renee Pisci, daughter of Del and Michael Pisci, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah at the Shabbat morning service Saturday. Adam Benjamin Kohn, son of Sherry and Mirk Kohn, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah at the Shabbat morning service Saturday, March 5.
PJ:J» Parallel Education for Parents will meet Sunday at 10 a.m. The discussion topic will be The meaning, purpose and belonging in life: Everything in moderation." 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: Purim Carnival The Purim Carnival will be held Sunday from 12 to 2 p.m., with food, games and prizes for the whole family. Tickets will be sold at the door, good for both food and games. Sushan Cafe will serve ala carte, providing Ahasuerus hotdogs, Esther's potato treats and Purim pop. Over 15 different games are planned with prizes galore! The Purim Carnival, sponsored by Temple Israel Youth Group, is open to the entire community. Sisterhood Sisterhood, will host a dinner and program Tuesday, March 8, 6:30 p.m. Dr. Harriet Egertson, director of early and elementary education for the Sate of Nebraska, will speak on Outcome Based Education. For information and reservations, call the Temple office at 556-6536 by Friday, March 4. Cost is $7.25 and guests are welcome.
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Beth Israel to host services The annual "Know Thy Neighbor Sabbath," sponsored by Beth Israel Sisterhood, is scheduled for Friday, March 4, 7:30 p.m., at Beth Israel Synagogue, 1502 N. 52nd St. This event is held each year during Brotherhood Month. 'The service is always a popular event with our non-Jewish friends and neighbors as it provides the opportunity for them to attend a service, to become more familiar with religious practices and beliefs of Judaism, and have the opportunity to have their questions answered," said Lynne Saltzman, chairman. Refreshments will be served.
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February 26,1994
By Morris Maiine
Mission possible For the past several weeks, this newspaper has been publishing a series of articles written by pnembers of the community who have participated in missions to Israel. These stories have demonstrated that missions really awaken participants not only to a stronger, emotional attachment to'Israel, but a deeper awareness of Judaism. As a result of this ongoing attention to missions, my eyes were attracted to a sheet of paper attached to the Jewish Community Center bulletin board. The headline was Mission Statement. Having never seen this before, I read the five points outlined in the message and decided to use some of the material. The JCC is a place where all Jews are welcome no matter where or whether they worship or whatever their age or life style. The Center sees value and potential in Jews associating with each other in a warm, Jewish environment..." What Jews have in-common is what the JCC focuses on. "We recognize that we have differences, respect the right to be different, even nurture constructive dispute, while building on our common concerns..." The JCC is dedicated to the enrichment of Jews as Jews, as citizens and as human beings... "While we are deeply committed to serving a broad Jewish community constituency, we feel a particular responsibility to special populations." The JCC is an institution created by the Jewish community to serve the needs of its members and the Jewish community. In its efforts to strengthen the community, the JCC works with an array of planning and funding organizations, government bodies and social service agencies to ensure the presence of needed services. It might seem that the scope of the Center would be a task for 'Mission Impossible', but on the basis of its history in Omaha, there's no doubt that the JCC mission is not only possible, it's being accomplished day-afler-day, year-afler-year.
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SpBrRs from The Wofcl By Rabbi Myer S. Kripke , Parashat Ki Tissa Their Idolatry and Ours When we read our Sidrah, we are likely to be astounded at the story of the Golden Calf Here the Children of Israel are involved with the details of the construction of the Sanctuary for the worship of God — and the account breaks off to introduce the apostasy of the Golden Calf! ' Here is a people with the Ten Commandments still ringing in their ears — and they bring golden baubles and ornaments to cast a molten calf to worship! Unhappily, this was not an isolated case of idolatry. Judaism grew out of a long struggle against the idolatries and religious infantilism of the Near Eastern peoples. Although civilized, cultured, accomplished in many arts, the peoples of the Near East had failed to get beyond the idea of the gods of Nature. Some of these gods were symbolized by a bull, symbol of strength, vigor, and fertility. The unseen god was thought to be mounted on it. When the Bible says Golden "Calf," it is already using an epithet of mockery of this "bulP-worship. Over the long centuries of the period of the Judges and the Kings of Israel and Judah, our ancestors were lured generatibn after generation by the Nature-worship of their neighbors, and they discarded idolatry only after long and bitter lessons. Idolatry means putting faith in things, ideas, and values that are something less than the truth. Idolatry is giving loyalty to anything less than what deserves our supreme loyalty. Idolatry is a failure to distinguish between the merely alluring and the supremely important. If this idea of idolatry is grasped, we see that every era has its idolatries. In our own age, for example, the supreme idolatry is the bottom line. This is not to overlook the importance of economic stability. A pun popular in Jewish circles in the Middle Ages put it that if
The appointment of volunteer Zoe Riekes to head Volunteer Involvement Placement, a Jewish Federation of Omaha program for human resource development, has been announced by Jerry Slusky, Federation president. In this position, Mrs. Riekes will recruit, train and assign volunteers to assist the Federation and its family of agencies.
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Letters to the Editor
To the Editor: On Feb. 18, Larry Raful wrote a letter to the editor attributing a statement to Rabbi Friedman in describing "Conservative and Reform Judaism as mutations of authentic Judaism." In his letter, Mr. Rafiil allows that "the technical definition of mutation may well be a neutral term for change in form or quality," yet he goes on to ask for a repudiation of this word (mutation) in that it has a negative connotation in toda/s society. While I agree that the word mutation may denote a negative connotation, 1 don't think that Rabbi Friedman improperly used it when talking about Judaism. I have read with fascination about the diverse path Judaism has taken. We know, for example, that temple sacrifices were eventually replaced by the meeting house or house of prayer (Synagogue). More recently, we know of such developments as mysticism, Zionism and Hasidism. Our own century has been witness to the custom of a "Bat Mitzvah" becoming an every day event. And even more recently, we have seen the institution of things such as women's prayer groups and Synagogues that reach out to a variety of views and people. A larger view clearly shows that Judaism has changed, reacted, yes, mutated long before we were here and will do so long oflcrward. Donald Gerber
there was no bread there could be no Torah. But if one worships bread, eventually he has no satisfaction from bread, and he has no Torah. The State is another of our idolatries. Science is another. The cult of sports is another. All of these are important to me and all are important to Americans in general. But none of them is God. None ought to command our final loyalty. Another of our idolatries is youth and youthfulness. Oh, to be 60 again, or 40, or 20! But time has its right — and its inevitability and irreversibility! It doesn't take many sessions perusing our newspapers and magazines nor many hours before the TV set to know that for women, at least, another idolatry is the slim figure. We all worship beauty even if it is only skin deep. We can't all be Moses and we can't all be Isaiah. But we are enjoined to worship only God, and to use whatever talents there are in our mental and spiritual endowment only in loyalty to God, to
By Morris Maline The so-called 'secret architect' of the 1993 Israeli-PLO negotiations said in Omaha this week To the Editon that the current round of Israeli-PLO talks is beset I attended the rabbinical panel on Feb. 10 and with ups and downs aggravated by media attention. after reading the letter to the editor written by Dr. Yair Hirschfeld, a history professor at Haifa Larry Raful, find his character assassination of University in Israel, said current negotiations turn Rabbi Friedman extremely inappropriate in a pub- the public spotlight on every proposal making lic forum. progress difficult. One of the first Torah precepts we learn is not to He said in his talk at Temple Israel Sunday that humiliate anyone in public. The fact that time was the success of his group in back-channel diplomacy not taken to contact Rabbi Friedman to discuss was possible because all of the talks that took place whether unhappiness he may have felt with a par- in Norway were secret. ticular word (depending upon who interprets its "Our conversations took place in stages all the meaning) is very upsetting to me and my family. way from pre-pre negotiations through pre-negotiaAll people who speak in public forum are open to tions leading up to the actual start of negotiations." ridicule. If one hears something antithetical to Dr. Hirschfeld pointed out that at any time the one's own view, he/she should take the speaker to leaders of Israel and the FLO could have denied the side or phone him/her and discuss in a j)rivate knowledge of the talks. conversation what was actually meant. Apparently Just to demonstrate how far apart both sides semantics is now more important that respect and were at the start. Dr. Hirschfeld said that a m^or derech eretz. hurdle was the decision on whether the talks Dennis S. Paley should proceed to the point where both sides would agree to talk with one another. The major conditions leading up to the talks Teen connection BBYO has launched a new program at the JCC were the acknowledgment by Israel at Camp David for seventh and eighth graders. on recognizing the rights of Palestinians and the Called "Teen Connection," the program gives the willingness of the PLO to recognize the State of teens an opportunity to get together and socialize Israel and live together in peace. during planned activities such as a photo scavAccording to a recent article in The New Yorker enger hunt. magazine, Dr. Hirschfeld and Ron Pundik, a former For information, call Jamie Zacharia at 334student of his, "succeeded where the striped-pants 8200. diplomats had failed.'
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TURKEL/MII.ITn Jennifer Lyn Turkel and David Militti, both of Omaha, were married Feb. 19 at the Marriott Hotel. Judge Jane Prochaska officiated. A dinner and dance followed in the hotel ballroom. Honor attendants were Julie Lauren Turkel, sister of, the bride, and Jim Militti, brother of the groom. The bride, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Bernard J. Turkel, is a teacher in the Omaha School District. She is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Greenberg, the late Dr. Sam L. Turkel and the late Mr. and Mrs. Iz Bernstein. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Militti Jr., is a computer analyst with Health Care Communications in Lincoln. He is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Militti Sr., Mrs. William Skupa and the late William Skupa. The newlyweds live in Omaha.
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Fred and Lorraine Teller of Hastings, formerly of Omaha, have been awarded the 1994 Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Outstanding ^ Community Service Award. They are very active in the Hastings and central Nebraska Jewish community. Prior to moving to Hastings, Mr. Teller was maniger of the Orpheum Theater in Omaha. Betty Hinman and Jeanie Reynolds have announced the opening of a new temporary employment agency called OutSource II, Inc. Personnel Services. The firm specializes in demo/sampling. "Besides the traditional clerical/support personnel services OutSource II offers, we are targeting hco:mpanies that require demos of their products or leed assistance distributing samples. It's an area •offering tremendous growth opportunities," said Ms. Hinman.
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'Beau Jest* offers hilarity plus ritual By Diane Axler Baum, theater committee publicity
James Sherman's romantic comedy "Beau Jest," which opens Thursday at the JCC theater, made its way from off-Broadway to Omaha for numerous reasons, including the overall hilarity that prompted one critic to note: "If there are still people,who go to the theater in search of anything as simple as laughter, 'Beau Jest' is the answer." Theater committee chairman Marcia Lipsman said the success of "Beau Jest" in New York and regional theaters across the country influenced the decision to mount the comedy here. Another mtgor decision-maker, she admits, is the particular Jewish flavor of the story. "Beau Jest" tells of Sarah Goldman, a young Jewish kindergarten teacher who refuses to disappoint her parents by admitting to the existence of her gentile boyfriend. Sarah employs an escort-service male to impersonate the nice-Jewish-surgeonboyfriend she has created as a parent-pleaser. One thing leads laughingly to another, until the "impossible situation" rights itself in the end. Dan P. Hays, JCC theater manager, considers the ethnic spice a positive ingredient in this comedy, but he recognized early on a need for guidance in carrying out two scenes in the play. One scene depicts a family Seder. The other features the lighting of candles to welcome Shabbat. Director Hays called on Susie Drazen, who heads Omaha's Bureau of Jewish Education. To his relief, he said, her background, knowledge and experience cleared up everything immediately." From her point of view, Mrs. Drazen appreciated the opportunity to be "a reality check" for the cast. "The request by Mr. Hays is just one example of the concern and respect by the JCC theater for what it is doing," she said. In reading the play, Mrs. Drazen noticed that the Friday night blessings were out of proper order, and she intended to suggest that a change be made. During rehearsal, however, she noticed that the playwright had a particular reason, that the reversal of the prayers was aimed at achieving a desired
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Scouts who have advanced in rank, and their parents, were rebognized during the awards ceremony which immediately followed the troop's first Eagle Court of Honor recently. Life Scout Ben Gonsher served as master of ceremonies for his communications merit badge. Jake Pilley, Adam Nichols, Aaron Pilley and Jeremy Chasen led the opening flag ceremony. Advancement chairman Steve Chasen conducted the awards ceremony. Scouts advancing in rank included Aaron Pilley, second class; Jason Robertson, first class; Adam Nichols and Jake Pilley, life scouts. Also, merit badges were presented to the following scouts: Jeremy Chasen, swimming; Dusty Nichols, art; Jake Pilley, cinematography; Adam Nichols, emergency preparedness, art; Ben Gonsher, citizenship in the nation and in the world; Jason Robertson, camping, astronomy, and Aaron Pilley, swimming, scholarship and cinematography. Ben Gonsher, Adam Nichols, Dusty Nichols, Jeremy Nichols and Aaron Pilley were congratulated for earning their religious awards, sponsored by the B'nai B'rith Henry Monsky Lodge. It was announced the troop has earned the Quality Unit Award for 1993, which recognizes troops who have attended a long-term camp, have 60% of the boys advance a rank, and conduct service projects annually. Dr. Mark Pilley, outdoor program director and assistant scoutmaster, was presented the National Camping Award certiiicate of recognition and flag banner. The troop earned this award for participation in short-term and long-term camping and outdoor activities. Troop 218 received the 1994 Anniversary Month Display Award from Mid America Council in recognition of the scout campfire display at Baker's Store. Also, Jeremy J. Nichols, who recently earned the Eagle Scout Award, has received congratulations from President and Mrs. Clinton.
Jewish leaders rethinking approach to Blacks By Larry Yudelson NEW ORLEANS (JTA) — Jewish organizational leaders are beginning to rethink their approach to the issue of black anti-Semitism in the wake of recent clashes with the mainstream black community over Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan. Their reappraisal became apparent during interviews and sessions held here this week as part of the annual plenum of the National Jewish Community Relations Advisory Council. Communal officials said it was becoming increasingly clear to them that calling on black leaders to condemn and distance themselves from Farrakhan may not be the most effective means to counter the effect of his anti-Semitism in the black community. Such pressure itself becomes an issue in the black community, "an issue of blacks attacking their own on behest of whites," Rabbi David Saperstein, director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, said at a session here. Saperstein, who has long maintained this position, added that black leaders who denounce antiSemites in their community are seen as bowing to outsiders. The black leaders thereby "undermine their credibility in segments like college campuses which we hope they would most influence.
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CORRECTION An article in last week's issue incorrectly stated that Jeremy J. Nichols was the first Scout from Troop 218 to attain the rank of Eagle. Daniel Marburg achieved Eagle rank in 1983'. I UN WELCOMES ISRAELI PROPOSAL UNITED NATIONS (JTA) — An Israeli proposal to establish-ft.field hospital as part of a U.N. peacekeeping force in Africa has been welcomed by Secretary-General Boutros Boutros- Ghali. Possible locations for the field hospital are Angola, Mozambique and Rwanda, said BoutrosGhali during a Feb. 18 meeting with Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Yossi Beilin.
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The Jewish Cinema: a retrospective A collection of 18 feature films , presenting alternative, positive images of Jews, will be shown in Lincoln at the M^ury Riepma Ross Film Theater at the Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery from March 1-12, the theater has announced. Included are dramatic features, documentaries, and ex|>erimental works, films by both Jewish as well as non-Jewish film-makers. Also planned are the availability of printed film notes and a panel discussion featuring local academics whose background is grounded in Jewish culture and the cinema. The photos above, from left, are of Yiddle With His Fiddle, B&W, Yiddish with EngUsh subtitles; The Dybbuk, B&W Yiddish with English subtitles; and T^vye, also B&W in mddish with English subtitles. The March 1 films, starting at 5:30 p.m. are: A Man Without A World; Anou Banou: The Daughters of Utopia; Berlin Jerusalem; March 2, Charlotte; Cup Final, Everything is Fine; March 3, starting at 5:15 p.m., Tkvye, The Last Butterfly, The Liberation of Au8chwitz,& A Day In The Warsaw Ghetto: A Birthday Trip In Hell; March 4, starting at 1 p.m. Yiddle With His Fiddle, The Quarrel, Poor Butterfly, Sophie and Korczak. The panel discussion is scheduled for March 6 at 5:15 p.m. with the following: Jack Siegman, professor of sociology, UNL; Jean Azelrad Cahan, professor of philosophy and political science, UNL; Betty Levitov, professor of English literature, Doane College in Crete, Neb.; Akira Mizuta Lippit, professor of film and philosophy, UNL, and Jeff Spinner, professor of ftohtical science, UNL. Schedules and synopses are available at the theater (Tel: 402/472-5353 and Fax: 402/4722576, or at the office of the Jewish Press in the Jewish Community Center. Admission to each screening is $5; 4$ for students; and $3 for senior citizens and children. Mcgor funding for the program is provided, in part, through a grant firomi the Nebraska Humanities CouncU with additional funding from the Norman & Bemice Harris Center for Judaic Studies at UNL, the Lincoln Jewish Welfare Federation, Alan Press of Chicago and Art Lemer of Van Nuys, Calif. ' We have A NEW 1994 BMW 525i aitomobile, loaded and iKidy to lease. Visit our showroom today and disbover for youiself the ultimate driving machine.
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