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A special bat mitzvah Jy Ann Kibel Schwartz, director of education, Our goals have been to provide Lina with a Jewish education; help strengthen her Jewish idenTempleisrael Reiiffioiu School tity; work with specialists to develop specific curricula to meet her needs and make it accessible to her, and to give Lina and her classmates opportunities to develop mutual understanding and friendship. Lina's three years at Temple Israel Religious School have involved many people, including Lina and her family, the staff of Jewish Family Services, the Bureau of Jewish Education, the Nebraska School for the Deaf, Rabbis Rappaport, Aryeh Azriel and Dan Fink, Cantor Karen Webber-Gilat and the Religious School faculty. It began with a request from Lina's parents, Gregory and Galina Kogan, who wanted her to have a Bat Mitzvah. After an initial home visit, the first priority was to find a sign language interpreter. Lina would be learning along with the rest of us because her knowledge of American sign language Lisa Kogan and interpreter, Sara Walter was limited. "Hear oh Igrael..,"; although she cannot hear She was enrolled at the Nebraska School for the I, Lina Kogan can sign as well as say the Shema. Deaf, where she would learn the basic skills she Vith the help of Rabbi Laura Rappaport, Lina has would need to communicate. leen preparing for her Bat Mitzvah June 11 at Unfortunately, a Jewish person qualified to 11:15 a.m. at Temple Israel. interpret sign language could not be found in Two of her classmates, Nicole Platowicz and Omaha. lachary Johnson, have volunteered to lend a hand We were able to hire Sara Walter, a teacher at ind a voice as Lina signs the prayers. Her parents the Iowa School for the Deaf who lives in Omaha. ind her sign interpreter will have active roles in To help pay for the interpreter, the Religious he celebration. School received an Esther K Newman grant. For three years, Temple Israel, with assistance Also, the Bureau of Jewish Education helped Irom agencies of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, provide this service through its special needs comlas provided Lina a sign language interpreter to mittee. ittend her classes, worship services and, most In addition to the interpreter, we also relied ÂŤcently, Bat Mitzvah tutoring sessions. upon Religious School faculty to adapt the curricuLina arrived in Omaha from the former Soviet lum for Lina. Jnion approximately three-and-a-half years ago Rabbi Rappaport and her husband, Rabbi Fink, vith no previous Jewish education and several lan- will officiate at the Bat Mitzvah. guage barriers. A hearty Mazel Tov She could only lip read a liQnited amount of The community may attend and we wish Lina a lussian. hearty Mazel Tov!
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Bunny Rothenberg and Michael Abramson have been named Young Leadership award winners, the Jewish Federation of Omaha has announced. The young leaders, along with other award recipients, will be honored at the Federation's annual meeting, June 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Jewish Community Center. Ms.Rothenberg, winner of the Lois Jeanne Schrager Memorial Young Leadership award, has been named one of the 10 outstanding young Omahans by the Omaha Jaycees. She was cited for her service to numerous organizations including the Jewish Federation, the Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family Service, National Council of Jewish Women, Beth El Synagogue. Nominated by Jewish Family Service and Beth El Synagogue, Mr. Abramson has been awarded the Justin Greenberg Young Leadership award. He was cited for his consistent demonstration of leadership, organizational, and administrative skills through each committee and organization of which he is a member. Through Jewish Family Service, he showed his concern for the future of Jewish continuity in his planning efforts toward linking of interfaith families with the Jewish community. His service as budget chair of Beth El Synagogue required the communication of "tough" decisions to the Synagogue's board of trustees. His guidance ensured Beth El a balanced budget.
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By Jo CaiToU New approaches to investment with Israel Rabbi Debbie Stiel Bonds will be the focus of an informational meeting rill join the staff at scheduled for June 16 at 7:15 p.m. in the Jewish 'emple Israel, July 26. A Community Center. lew graduate of Hebrew Alan Parsow, Sandy Epstein and Gary Javitch Jnion College-Jewish are co-chairmen. Anne Broder, Missions chairman nstitute of Religion in for the Jewish Federation of Omaha, will be one of /incinnati, Rabbi Stiel is the speakers. I native of Texas. "Give the Gift of Israel" is the theme of the meetDuring rabbinical ing which is targeting families from grandparents ichool she served as a to grandchildren. tudent rabbi at The Development Corporation for Israel, which Congregation Ohev issues the bonds, has a number of offerings that irael, Newark, Ohio, would net purchasers some extra cash while in Hi. Zion Temple, Sioux 'alls. South Dakota and Temple Mishkan Israel, Israel, Mr. Parsow explained. At the same time, by buying the bonds, an individual would also be helpelma, Alabama. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Rice ing Israel to build up its infrastructure, particularniversity, where she grndunted Magna Cum ly important now that the peace initiatives are iBudc. She served for a year as a hospital chaplain being implemented.. "It's a perfect gifl," explained Mr.Parsow. The f two general surgery floors at Cincinnnti's Jewish bond's interest rate rises 1% per year for up to five lospital and spent a summer as a Chaplain candiyears and yields 8% in its last year. This bond can ate in the United States Navy. In a whirlwind tour of Omaha Rabbi Stiel said be used to pay for EL AI plane tickets or can be he was most impressed with the amount of culture cashed in Israel. Mr.Parsow urged everyone to learn more during nd art the city had to offer. She says Rabbi Azriel the dessert and coffee get-together. The event is I the reason she accepted the position at Temple irael. Rabbi Stiel, who grew up as part of a 2,600 not a solicitation, he said, adding that no purchase lember Temple in Dallas said it wasn't until she is required. *If you or a loved one it planning a trip to Israel, ltd graduated from college and was working ai a now or in the future, Israel Bonds could be juat the igal Msiitant in Houston that the decided to enter ticket!" stated Sandy Epstein. So many Omahans la rabbinate. Rabbi Stiel will be aeeompanied to Omaha by are traveling to Israel now. Thess bonds could be $r husband, Steve Stiel, who haa a •tockbroktr'i cashed in after being held only one year. With tha added interest, tha bonds would be rewarding. cenie and is a 40IK tpecialitt.
Crary Javitch added that there are other ways to help Israel and at the same time earn more on your investments. He spoke about the high-yielding 7% zero coupon bonds that are attractive for saving for college. All these offerings will be touched upon at the meeting. Judge Norman Krivosha is the Nebraska chair for the Israel Bonds 1994 campaign.
Fellman scholarships awarded Howard M. Kooper, a trustee of the Bruce M. Fellman Charitable Foundation Trust, has announced that scholarships have been awarded to the following Omaha-area college students: Andrew Altman, University of Kansas: DereP Altman, Jay Uentoii, Tatyana Demidovich, Melunie Meyers and Jill Ruben, University of Nebraska at Omaha; Paula McCreight, University of Nebraska at Lincoln; Julie Demidovich, Creighton University; Caren Friedman, Washington University; Holly Friedman, University of Kansas; Dina Kogan, Brandeis University, and Regina Lewald, University of Indiana. The Bruce M. Fellman Charitable Foundation Trust was created in memory of Bruce M. Fellman, son of Tom and Darlynn Fellman, after his untimely death while attending George Washington University and participating in the University of Pittsburgh's SemesUr at Sea.
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1994-95 Budget The annual buiJget for the Jewish Federation of Omaha, its iagencies, national and overseas allocations, is as follows: REVENUES: CAMPAIGN INVESTMENT ENDOWMENT
Betty Weissman celebrates 100th birthday
$2,740,000 73,000 216,313
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EXPENSES: FEDEPIATION CAMPAIGN OTHER FOUNDATION FED TOTAL ^ VAAD ADUCRC LIBRARY BUR JED BUR J ED CAMP PROGRAM JCC AGING PRESS ' PRESS-CONTINGENCY JFS AGENCY TOTAL CENTER OCCUPANCY
61,820 359,743 61,259 482,822 3,747 81,965 77,566 197,035 11,900 (64,078) 89,411 25,661 2,500 114,026 539,733 380,324
CENTRAL SERVICES CEN SER-CONTINGENCY
280,871 5,000
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CONTINGENCY CAMPUS B&GCOMM
31,405 75,000 25,000
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35,000
ISRAEL ISRAEL MISSIONS ISRAEL TRIPS/SCHOLARSHIPS NATL/OVE OVERSEAS TOTAL
1,072,808 36,500 25,000 3,750 1,138,058
In photo at left, 100-year-old Betty Weissman dances with her daughter, Beverly Fisher of Chicago, at her birthday party at the Blumkin Home Sunday, May 29, which was attended by more than 100 relatives and friends. At right, among the former Omahans present were, from left, cousins Hannah Baum Oman, Macy Baum, Sarah Baum Babich and her husband, Herman, all of Los Auageles. Their mother, Jennie Baum, was one of nine brothers and sisters of Betty Weissman. Representatives of seven of Betty's siblings were present at the celebration. Also participating in the week-end activities were her grandson, Allen KalHn, and his wife, Doree; her granddaughter, Lori, and great-grandchildren Steve and Mamey Kalfen, all of Chicago.
Jill Anne Hornstein, daughter of Nancy Homstein and the late Bennett Hornstein, recently graduated with honors from Washington University School of Law in St Louis. Mindy Mozer, daughter of Leonard and Reva Mozer of Lincoln, received second place for the best news feature story at the INA 1994 Better Newspaper Contest. She was also one of the firstplace winners for the best news story. Ms. Mozer is a reporter for the Press Citizen newspaper in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Marriages EPSTEIN/DK Eleanor Alden Dix and Jeffrey Howard Epstein, both of Omaha, were married May 29 in Avon, Conn. The groom, son of Robert L. and Barbara Epstein of Omaha, is vice president of Omaha Paper Stock Co. He is a graduate of Tulane University in New Orleans. "*"• Jeffrey Epstein The Wide, daughter of Dennis and Constance Dix of Avon, is a graduate student. She is a graduate of Lynchburg College in Lynchburg, Va. Maid of honor was Heather Dix. Bridesmaids were Davina Perl, Melissa Epstein, Elizabeth Epstein, Amy Klein, Jackie Entenmann, Sarah Lanford and Caroline Dix. Flower girls were Adrienno Griffith-Olmstead and Emily Simonds. Best man was Alexander Miller. Groomsmen were Marshall Fred, Morgan Dix, Todd Click, Gary Glick, Andy Shovers, David Rothenberg and David Albert. Ring bearer was Timothy Shovers. After a honeymoon to Hawaii and California, the newlyweds live in Omaha.
Synagogues Candlelighting: 8:34 pjn. BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE 1602 No. 62nd Street Omaha, NE 68104 666^288 Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Joseph Friedman. ' FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat services at 7 p.m. SATURDAY: Morning services are at 8:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary and Goldstein Chapel. Kiddush sponsored by Mrs. Albert Newman in memory of her husband. Babysitting service provided by Sisterhood. Study Talmud with Rabbi Friedman at 7:35 p.m. Mincha is at 8:35 p.m. Shalosh Seudot, Ma'Ariv and Havdalah conclude the services. SUNDAY: Morning services are at 9 a.m. Breakfast and a study session with Rabbi Friedman and Rabbi Gonsher in the Beit Ha Midrash follow the services. Evening service at 8:35 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Services at 7 a.m. and 8:35 p.m. Sisterhood Sisterhood board meeting Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., followed by a luncheon at noon. TTFERETH 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: Light candles no later than 8:34 p.m. Services start at 8 p.m. SATURDAY: Services start at 9:30 a.m.
B'NAIJESHURUN 20th and South Streets Lincoln, NE 68502 435-8004 Services are officiated by Cantor Michael Weisser. FRIDAY: Shabbat evening service at 7:45 p.m. SATURDAY: Torah study and service at 10 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.
^B'NAI ISRAEL 618 Mynster Street Council Bluffa, Iowa 61603 322-4706 Rabbi Sheryl Shulewitz is the spiritual leader. For information on any synagogue activities, call 322-4705. FRIDAY: Shabbat services at 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY: Long-range planning meeting at Mahoney State Park. FRIDAY, June 10: Shabbat services at 7:30 p.m.
ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME SATURDAY: Services are >>eld in the Goldsten Chapel at 9 a.m. Members of the community are invited to Join residents for the service and the kiddush following. Special memorial services are held on the last Saturday of each month.
June >, 1894 Jewiah Preu Pace S_ l^ETH EL SYNAGOGUE CHABAD HOUSE 14606 California 1322 So. 119th Street Omaha, NE 68144 Omaha, NE 68154 697-1124 482-8650 Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.jn. SATURDAY: _ Daver^ing is at 9:30 a.m., followed by KiddusKT to 6 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Paul Drazen SUNDAY: and Cantor Emil Berkovits. Davening is at 9:30 a.m. FRIDAY: Talmud Classes Services are at 6 p.m. Talmud class, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Advanced SATURDAY: Talmud, 12 p.m. Thursday. Chumash Class Services are at 9:30 a.m. Kiddush following services. . Chumash class for adults, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, i Sitter service starts at 10 a.m. Yiddish TSS (Torah and Siddur Skills) meets at 10 a.m. "Hooked on Yiddish" lessons, Wednesdays at 7 Shabbat story time is the first and third p.m. at Chabad House. Saturday at 11 a.m. English Class Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services at 8:40 "Think Jewish and speak English" classes on p.m. Jewish topics for new Americans, Tuesdays and Weekly Torah study, an English discussion of Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at Chabad House. the Torah portion with modern commentaries, meets 30 minutes after services. SUNDAY: The Policemen-Firemen reception, hosted by Services are at 9 a.m. Henry Monsky Lodge June 5, has been postponed. 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. Graduation UTTO eighth-grade graduates and 1994-95 high school graduates will be honored at Shabbat morning services Saturday. Women's League Installation Women's League new officers for 1994-95 will be installed at Shabbat morning services Saturday. Kiddush luncheon will follow. Congregation Annual Meeting Election of executive officers and new members of the board of trustees will be Sunday at 7 p.m. Special awards will be presented and a dessert reception will follow. Women's League Donor Program A musical production "With Love . . . Bubbie, Zadie and the Kinder" will be presented at the Tlie graduation ceremony and spring proannual meeting Sunday. gram for Friedel Jewish Adademy were
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Bat Mitzvah Lina Kogan, daughter of Gregory and Galina Kogan, will become a Bat Mitzvah Saturday, June 11, at Temple Israel. A seventh-grade student at Lewis and Clark Junior High, she enjoys swimming, roller skating and dancing. For two summers, she has' attended a special Boys Town gifted camp. Grandparents are Lyuba'and Aron Blyakher and Roza and Michael Kogan, all of Omaha. Great-grandmother is Etlya Blyakher, also of Omaha.
Hadassah presents awards adassah recently hosted a program "Update with News and Fashions". Awards were presented by Sandy Kohll and Deborah Platt to the following Jewish educators: Sheri Abramson, Elyce Azriel, Rabbi Aryeh Azriel, Cantor Emil Berkovits, Rabbi Sidney Brooks, Judy Brookstein, Stacie Chesen, Vicki Chesen, Pam Cohn, Kathy Christiansen, Steve Danon, Pam DePorte, Rabbi Paul Drazen, Susan Drazen, Julie Durmaskin, Walter Feidman, Cantor Leo Fettman, Rabbi Daniel Fink, Dr. Richard Freund, Sandi Fried, Rabbi Joseph Freidman, Marlen Frost, Dora Goldstrom, Rini Gonsher, Rabbi Allan Gonsher, Shirley Goodman, Donna Greenberg, Andrea Grossman, Margie Gutnik, Phyllis Hoffman, Eileen Kader. Also, Gloria Kaslow, Susan Kenik, Rabbi Mendel Katzman, Rabbi Myer Kripke, Fritzie Luefschuetz, Scott Littky, Tippy Magid, Elana Marmon, Rabbi Elliott Marmon, Stanley Mitchell, Evelyn Mitchell, Larry Moldo, Doris Parker, Marvin Parilman, Lynn Popp, Ruth Potash, Margo Riekes, Anne Kibel Schwartz, Sherry Shulewitz, Dini Shusterman, Phyllis Silberstein, Keith Singer, Jeffrey Taxman, Edith Tsabari, Cantor Karen Webber-Gilat, Blanche Wise and Lionel Wolberger. Also, a style show was presented with fashions by Borsheim's, Parsow's and The AVENUE. Robert • Wolfson, director of ADL/CRC, spoke.
By Rabbi Myer S. Kripke Parashat Shelah Lekha Reporters — Tourists or Spies An astute commentator pointed out the difference in connotation between the words "latur" and "leragel." Moses had sent out a patrol "latur" the land of Canaan, i.e., to scout it out. (In the title of this piece, I've used the word "tourists," not because the meaning is the same as "scout out," but because it sounds the same and is not too far off in meaning.) But the scouts quickly interpreted their assignment "leragel," to spy out the land. And because they brought back — ten of the twelve — an evil report of the land, they are known as "meraglim," spies. Now our commentator pointed out that the scouts were supposed to find out what was good about the land. But spies are not sent out for good; they are sent out to spy out the weakness of a land, or, on the other hand, the dangers in going there. They — as spies — were looking for trouble. And they found it! This may explain the bad press Israel has had over all these years of Israel-Palestine disputes and unrest. • What was considered newsworthy was not the higher standard of living among Israel's Arab citizens and Arabs under Israeli administration in the territories, compared to Arab masses elsewhere. What was considered newsworthy was not the higher standards of health, or of education. What was considered newsworthy was not the attention to human rights which Israel gave to its Arab citizens and the Arabs of the territories. What was newsworthy was not the freedom of the press of Arabs in Israel, to criticize the government and to damn it — an absolute no-no in every Arab country. Or the right of a person to stand up and express himself, a dangerous thing to do in any Arab country, where jail or secret death awaited a loud-mouth trouble-maker.
But what is newsworthy is none of the items mentioned above. Any tourist can see those. But every reporter noses about as though he were a spy, repeat, a spy. He hopes to be considered an investigative reporter, a cut above one who merely noses out ordinary news. So he looks for trouble, And in a land where terrorism, at worst, and dissent, at best, are common, he never lacks for copy. Just the other day, national television gave time for Hanan Ashrawi, spokeswoman for the Palestinians, to say that they weren't ready with administrative and judicial apparatus, for the simple reason that it was all destroyed during Israel's "occupation." A plain lie, worthy of a spy! British or Jordanian and Egyptian, in that chronological order. Never Palestinian. The Palestinians had no smidgin of independence, no administrative apparatus. But the media doesn't care. Ms. Ashrawi — here's a microphone. Go talk to the world!
Letter to the Editor To the Editor I want to thank my CDC family for their generosity and support, not only in the lovely way they honored me on my 20th anniversary here at the "J", but throughout all those 20 years. It has been a delight to be able to watch their children learn and grow, and a pleasure seeing them mature into fine young men and women. They have become an extension of my family and I am proud to have had the privilege to share them for a little while. The thoughtfulness of my CDC family will be one of my most cherished memories. My best wishes and love to all of them. Phyllis Wasserman
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Successes and farewells at annual meeting By Jo Carroll Temple Israel's Annual meeting recently kept in touch with both its past and future as Rabbi emeritus Sidney Brooks gave the opening prayer, and incoming'assistant Rabbi Debbie Stiel delivered the closing invocation. OverlOO members listened as president Robert Freeman told of the steady rise in membership ove;r the last five years. I^e cited an on-going dialogue setween the Omaha community synagogues and the) Jewish Federation as one of his accomplish[inents for the past year. "It is an example of how best to ensure conservation of Jewish life in Omaha. He stated Temple Israel is in sound condition financially. "We're in the black and able to handle our expenses." He praised the board for 90 percent attendance at meetings. He said the focus of the next year will be on non-Jewish family members and the building of more ofdce and classroom ipace. ( A committee report disclosed that Temple Israel's assets are in excess of $5 million and its working budget for the next fiscal year is over $1 million. In recognizing Harriet Sperling for her outstanding work 01(1 the caring committee, it was EUinounced an award would be given in her name each year. Rabbi Azriel told her, "I have never met person with a heart as big as yours. You have made the congregants unite." Bany, Judy, Elliot and Brian Siff were honored For their outstanding social action work. Rabbi Azriel said they acted "as the mending force in the life of the congregation." Rabbi Dan Fink and Cantor Karen WebberGilat, both resigning, were honored with a cornerstone plaque to Temple Israel's Tree of Life. President Freeman, recognizing Rabbi Fink was the third generation reform rabbi in his family, told him, "Idaho beckons. Go with God." He told Cantor ^ebber-Gilat, "You have our blessing because you have earned it." Don Schwartz was honored for his education of the non-Jewish community. In telling the congregation goodbye. Cantor Webber-Gilat compared herself to a silver trumpet whose job it is to stir the congregation. With guitar in hand, she had members join her in singing, "A million tomorrows shall all pass away err I forget lall the joy that is mine today." Board members installed were:Robert Freeman, president; Jane Rips, Michael Walts and Sandy Passer, vice presidents; Sally Kaplan, secretary; Spencer Brookstein, treasurer; Marc Delman, Don Greenberg, Lisa Lewis, Howard Shrier, Tim Zweiback and Sam Fried, trustees.
Students embark on an 'Odyssey Of The Mind' For the last five months, Swanson Elementary students Rachel Javitch and Cory Epstein haVe been hard at work preparing a solution for the Odyssey of the Mind contest) a world-wide problemsolving competition. Each is part of a separate seven-person team that has been challenged to present a solution to one of five problems devised for them by a retired university professor from Glassboro, N.J. They earned this opportunity to represent Nebraska by besting a combined total of more than 60 other squads in regional and state competition. Rachel and Cory are not alone in their task, however. They will be joined by 5,000 other students from the United States and around the world. All will be vying for a first-place finish in the OM contest being held this week at Iowa State University in Ames. The IBM-sponsored program attracts elementary- to college-age teams from countries as far away as Australia and Japan. Representatives from 18 countries and 710 teams will compete by age. Rachel's fourth-grade crew is competing in the "Fins, Furs, and Feathers" problem category. Within an eight-minute time limit, her team must create and present a humorous performance depicting the life of an animal from the animal's perspective. During the sketch, the animal, a flamingo, will display four emotions and interact with one or more human beings. Besides the time constraints, teams can spend no more than $75 on materials. Presenting a performance based on the Iliad, Cory's fifth-grade team demonstrates a relationship between this classic and an historic moment from the 20th century, the signing of the SALT II treaty. To further challenge them, both teams will be required to solve a spontaneous problem given them the day of the competition. Opening ceremonies for the 15 Nebraska teams began with an Olympic-like parade of the states, provinces and countries on Wednesday. During the intervening three days, "the competition celebrates the differences that team work, risk-taking and critical thinking make today and in the adult lives of students from around the globe," according to OM organizers. The Saturday evening medal ceremonies conclude the world rivalry. A crowd of 14,000 is expected. Hi
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Organizations YES YES group will take a trip to Casino Omaha Thursday, June 23. A Casino shuttle will pick up at Center Mall, 42nd and Center, at 8 a.m., and return at 3:45 p.m. Cost is $8 and includes bus, lunch buffet and snack. Reservations must be made by June 16. Call Amy Potash at 330-4272. BREADBREAKERS Mike Boyle, former mayor of Omaha, and Steve Brown, morning talk-show host at KKAR radio, will speak to B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers Wednesday at noon at Regency West Best Western, according to Natan Schwalb, June chairman. Cost is $7.50 and the public may attend. AMTT AMIT Women will meet Sunday at 5:30 p.m. at the Livingston Plaza club room. Dinner will be served and Marvin Parilman, a member of several local choral groups, will entertain. Cost is $5. For reservations, call Beverly Franklin at 334-7365, or Marion Strauss at 5582646.
Ketubah exhibit at tlie JCC Opening night of the Ketubah exhibit of the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society wiU be in the gallery at the Jewish Community Center Monday, June 6,7:30 p.m. The reception will feature a wedding cake. Included in the display are more than 50 ketubot, wedding invitations and photographs and other memorabilia from 1884 to the present. Among those featured are Douglas £md Sarah Wolfson s ketubah (pictured) created by fonner Omahan Harris Goldstein, calligrapher, and Tbm and Patricia Newman's paper cut ketubah by Renana Fettman Gross. "The Nebraska Jewish Historical So<;iety is proud to present this informative, colorful and historic exhibit," said Louise Abrahamson, president of NJHS. The exhibit, prepared by Roger Reeves, archivist for the Historical Society of Douglas County, will be open for viewing to the public until July 8. For information on the exhibit, call 334-8200, ext. 277.
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SUPEB SUNDAY chairmen M'lee (not pictured) and Larry Hasslinger were presented with a special award of recognition for the 1994 UJA/Federation annual campaign during the May meeting of the Federation's board of directors. With Mr. Hasslinger are the couple's daughters, Sarah and Jessica.
Boy Scout Troop 218 held their Aflay campout in the woods along the Elkhom River. Preparation included a review of poisonous plants and snake bites, menu planning and the proper way to pack gear. The Scouts hiked through the woods and along the banks of the river where they identified vari6uB native plants and animals. They used lashings to build a wood sled for hauling firewood back to the campsite. They shared the responsibility of cutting the pieces that were too big for the campfire. Bill Hoppe, fishing merit badge counselor, intro duced Scouts to fishing equipment and bait. Alex Wolfson, Tirst class Scout, caught a fish and released it unharmed. Also, they practiced archer>' shooting. Aaron Pilley made his bow at the camp. Following the campout, the Scouts spent the afternoon at Fun-Plex where they raced go-karts and bumper boats. This was their reward for participating in the "Spring into Scouting" recruitment campaign.
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PRESIDENT'S AWARDS were given to members of the Jewish Family Service and ORT Tzedakah committee during the May meeting of the Federation's board of directors. From left are Marsha Kleinberg, Barbara Nichols and Alice Weiss. Not in photo are Caren Rifkin, Norma Schpayer, and Shelley Fox.
By Sadye Newman Mother's Day was remembered by LOVE with orchid corsages. Also, a mini-concert was performed by the Everett Yates quartet. Tea was served by Helen Shukert, Dorothy Kotok, Pauline Hoberman and Roz Zoob. In commemoration of National Nurses' Week, Wayne Miller, a one-man band and member of the Merrymakers Association, entertained on his accordion. An Oneg Shabbat for Shavuot was led by Rabbi Azriel and the Caring Committee from Temple Israel which included Esther Canar, Betty Mush kin, Harriet Sperling and Barbara Rips. In honor of National Nursing Home Month, open house was observed by many families and friends of the Rose Blumkin residents. Refreshments were served. Ben and Bev Portnoy from Florida entertained with dancing.
Essay winners announced
The winner and runners-up of the essay contest relating to the film "Schindler's List" have been announced. Gary Javitch presented $260 to the first-place winner and $50 to each runner-up. Jane Batt, assistant director of ADL/CRC, congratulated the students and presented each one with a personal letter of recognition from the mayor of Omaha. The contest was open to Omaha-area students who saw the movie and the theme was "Can one person make a difference"? Omahans Karen and Gary Javitch offered passes to the film and an opportunity for the students to compete in the contest for cash awards. The project was co-sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League. There were over 75 entries from 13 schools. The winners are, from left: Eric Krelle, Karalee Ziemba, Patrick Flanery (first place), Eric Knight, Sarah Bognich and Krystin Holland. According to I. Robert Wolfson, director of the Plains States Region Anti-Defamation League office in Omaha, this project has been a valuable tool in the ADL's continuing work to eradicate anti-Semitism, prejudice and hatred and promote understanding among the youth of the Omaha community.
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