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By Barbara Chandler, Federation public relations director "We asked for it and we got it!" Harriet and of the community to come together and that is Jerry Slusky, chairmen of the Shalom Mission, exactly what is happening with this mission."

Omaha's 1994 community mission to Israel, are "We selected Shalom as the name for this misdelighted with the enthusiastic community sion because we will be in Israel while the peace response. process is developing," Mrs. Slusky continued.

"We wanted a unique and varied itinerary for "We will talk with Israelis about what peace this mission and we wanted to attract participants really means for them and we will see firsthand from all aspects of our Jewish community," the history that made this land so precious to so explained Mrs. Slusky. many people.

"With the help of the UJA Missions Department, "For those who have already sent in applications, we have a wonderful itinerary that starts in Eilat we can't wait to share this marvelous experience and extends to all of Israel's borders. As a result, with you, and for those still deciding — come with the mission is attracting people of all ages repre- us!" senting a broad cross-section of our Jewish commuAn insert with itinerary highlights of the Shalom nity, which will make the experience that much Mission is included in this week's Jewish Press. more meaningful for everyone."

Cost for the mission is $1,350 for first-time parMr. Slusky, who is president of the Jewish ticipants with a $750 minimum gift to the 1995 Federation, added, "Jewish continuity is a major UJA/Federation Campaign. focus for our community. The Federation, its family Space for the mission is limited and applications .of agencies, the synagogues and local Jewish orga- are due by July 31. nizations are all working toward programming and For more information, contact the Federation services to promote continuity. office at 334-8200, ext. 210.

"Vfe know that Jewish continuity needs all parts

B'nai Israel hires resident rabbi July 15, Rabbi Ruth Ehrenstein arrived to become the resident Rabbi of B'nai Israel, as the area's only Reconstructionist congregation expands to serve the entire OmahaCouncil Bluffs Jewish community.

A graduate of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in Philadelphia, Rabbi Ehrenstein is a native of ibl Qurenstein Maryland.

Reflecting on her rabbinic training. Rabbi Ehrenstein stated, "One of the best aspects of the RRC is that it is training rabbis to serve the contemporary American Jewish community, so we explore issues which relate to people's everyday lives, such as intermarriage, and finding a meaningful spiritual path in today's world. I hope to share what I have learned with the larger community."

'Helping the community' seems to be a major theme in Rabbi Ehrenstein's life.

After receiving her B.A. in Sociology at Oberlin, she worked as a community organizer with ACORN, a grass-roots social action agency. She explained, "Part of being a Jew is making the world a bettor place. The world we have now is not the world as we want it to be, and we can afTect that change.

"I feel that part of my job is to help people set K0«1» of Tikkun Olam, of making the world a better place, that they can attain."

The hiring of Rabbi Ehrenstein represents a number of 'firsts' for our community: She is the first resident Reconstructionist rabbi in the history of the gnmUr Omaha Jewish community; she is •lie the first woman rabbi to occupy a senior congresational position, and finally, she is the first resident rabbi of the B'nai Israel Congregation in over 26 years.

"We are tremendously excited about the many contributions Rabbi Ehrenstein will bring to the

entire community," said Marti Nerenstone, President.

After several visits, including a recent opportunity to meet her future rabbinic colleagues and other key members of the Jewish community, she already feels at home in Nebraska. She has been very impressed with the warm welcome she has received from everyone she has met.

Members of B'nai Israel will welcome her officially at a special Friday evening service on Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m., in the main sanctuary at 618 Mynster St. in Council Bluffs. A special Oneg in her honor will follow services, and the entire Jewish community is invited to attend.

100th for Esther Belmont The 100th birthday of Esther Belmont will be celebrated July 23 at a ZM p.m. t«a in the ROM Blumkin Jewish Home iponiored by her family. A former resident of Omaha, she returned to establish residence at the Honte after 40 years in San Fraaoiaco.

Soldiers take a break at an IDF base. Peace and security issues will be a focus of the Shalom Mission.

Ontario court rules against non-Catholic funding

By Gil Kezwer TORONTO (JTA) — In a ruling that has m^or significance for minority religious groups in Ontario, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled last week that the provincial government does not have to extend funding to non-Roman Catholic parochial schools.

The unanimous decision by Chief Justice Charles Dubin and four other justices rejected an appeal brought by five Jewish mothers with children in some of Ontario's 25 Jewish day schools.

They had argued that the province's policy of funding only Catholic schools contravened Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

"The Education Act does not draw any distinction based on religion, nor does it impose obligations or deny benefits based on religion," wrote Dubin, who is himself Jewish.

The judges also ruled that the province is legally entitled not to provide health-support services for special-needs children in private schools.

At a four-day hearing in September 1993, lawyers for the plaintiffs argued that the government policy amounted to discrimination based on religion.

In 1992, an Ontario court ruled that the funding policy infringed upon the parents' constitutional rights but was a reasonable limit in a free and democratic society.

Tuition at Jewish schools here ranges from approximately $4,300 for primary grades to about $7,200 for high school.

Catholic schools arc free.

Provincial government funding for the separate Catholic school system — which has both Catholic and secular studies in the curriculum — dates back to the British North America Act of 1867, which guaranteed the status of religious minoriliei in Ontario and Quebec.

At that time, before the era of mats immigration. Catholics were the only significant minority in Canada. in subsequent decades, Canada became a multiethnic society.

Aside from Ontario, virtually every province and territory provides some form of funding for parochial schools.

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Personal The lamily of Martin Kolnick wishes to acknowledge with thanks your kind expressions of sympathy during our bereavement.

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Dr. Steven R. Epstein, son of Etta and Harold Epstein of Omaha, has been elected president of Congregation Beth Yeshurun in Houston, thg largest Conservative Synagogue in the South^es^f?

He is also a member of the Greater Houston Dental Society, the Texas Dental Association, ithe American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry. He is currently Vice president of Alpha Omega Dental Chapter and is on the board oftheA.D.L.

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Omaha attorney Leo Eisenstatt has been honored by the College of Law Practice Management as an Honorary Fellow of the College.

Mr. Eisenstatt, a member of the Omaha and Lincoln law firm of Erickson & Sederstrom, P.O., was one of the founders of the American Bar Association's Section on Law Practice Management (then known as the Economics of Law Practice Section).

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Brownie Troop forming at the JCC The Jewish Community Center has announced the formation of Girl Scout Brownie Troop 944, open to girls entering first through third grade and who are either Jewish or a JCC member.

The Girl Scout Brownie Troop is committed to meeting the needs and interests of girls based on Girl Scout principles, Jewish values and the achievement of the "Lehavah" award.

If interested in joining or for information, a picnic dinner and evening swim will be held at the JCC pavilion Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. Parents are encouraged to attend with their daughters. Bring a dairy box dinner, swimsuit and a towel.

Also, for information on being a Girl Scout, troop leader or volunteer, contact Beth Cohen at the JCC, 334-8200, ext. 217.

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Siena Francis IHouse shelter The new $1.2 million Siona Francis House shelter was formally dedicated recently at 17th and Nicholas Streets in Omaha. From left: Rabbi Dan Fink, Temple Israel; Acting Omaha Mayor Rubby Ansaldo; Archbishop Elden Francis Curtiss; Paul Koch, executive director, Siena/Francis House; Governor Ren Nelson, spflaker; Richard Takechi, city council member; Rev. Edward Brunt, invo cation, New Vision Outreach Ministries; Gene Stuneck, president of the board of diraotors.

Deaths FANNIE L. GREENBERG M Services for Fannie L, Greenberg were held Tuesday at Beth El Cemetery. She died July 10 at the age of 88.

Survivors include two grandsons', a brother, Harry Levinson of Lirtcoln; numerous nieces, iiephew«r great-nieces and nephews, and great. greali-tiitces and nephews.

Mrs. Greenberg was a longtime employee of the Service Life Insurance Co. After her retirement, she devoted her remaining years to family and friends.

Memorials may be made to Beth El Synagogue or the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home.

BETH GOLBITZ ADAMS •Word has been received of the death of Beth Goldbitz Adams of Pittsburgh. Following a long illness, she died June 27 at the age of 52.

Survivors include her husband, Larry; a son, Eben; mother, Cecily Golbitz, all of Pittsburgh; a brother, Sherman Golbitz of Omaha; and nieces and nephews.

Ms. Adams, a retired Heinz U.S.A. communications executive, was active in national and cummunity fund-raising efforts.

During her 30-year Heinz career, she was responsible for the public relations function at Heinz U.S.A., the largest unit of the worldwide H.J. Heinz Co. She is credited with creating Heinz's baby food label-saving program which benefited children's hospitals throughout North America, generating more than $3 million in contributions.

Following retirement, Ms. Adams continued her career with her alma mater, Carnegie Mellon University, as public relations director for its graduate school of Industrial Administration.

She served on numerous local and national boards and commissions and was the recipient of several prestigious awards.

Memorials may be made to the Nebraska AIDS Project or Beth El Synagogue Scholarship Fund.

Hungarian police recover artifacts stolen from museum

By Agnes Bohm BUDAPEST (JTA) — Hungarian police have recovered most of a collection of Jewish artifacts stolen from the Jewish museiun in Budapest last December.

Nearly 90 percent of the collection, valued at $200 million, was recovered two weeks ago near the Romanian capital of Bucharest, according to Hungarian police chief Gen. Ion Pitulescu.

Speaking at a news conference last week, Pitulescu said the Mossad, the Israeli secret service, had helped Hungarian and Romanian police in tracking down the collection.

Two suspects in the case, Romanian citizens identified as Emilian Stefan and Nicolae Chirita, have been arrested in Vienna and Frankfurt, respectively, and Hungarian authorities are currently seeking their extradition.

Local reports indicate there may have been additional people involved in the robbery.

The collection, stolen last Dec. 12, consisted of more than 180 pieces collected since 1916, including gold and silver religious objects, paintings and carpets.

After being closed for several months, the Jewish museum, housed in the building of Budapest's main synagogue, was recently reopened to the public.

• Pitulescu said the collection would be retumedl to the museum within a month. Preparations are under way for a special exhibition of the stolen treasures. <

Poll shows some denial of Holocaust

By Pamela Druckerman NEW YORK (JTA) — The shocking statistic that one in five Americans believes the Holocaust may not have occurred has been retested, and officially refuted in a new poll.

A new survey commissioned by the American Jewish Committee and conducted by Roper Starch Worldwide Inc. found that just over 1 percent of Americans deny that the Holocaust occurred, contradicting the group's disputad 1992 poll which had put denial at more than 20 percent

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Synagogues Candlelighting: 8:37 pjn.

BBETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE 1502 No. 52nd Street Omaha, NE 68104 556-6288 Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.in.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Services are conducted by Cantor Leo Fettman.

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 Jack Levey on the occasion of the Yarhzeit for his wife, Gertrude.

Babysitting service provided by Sisteriiood.

Mincha is at 8:40 p.m. Shalosh Seudot, Ma'Ariv and Havdalah conclude tlte services.

SUNDAY: Morning service is at 8:30 a.m.

A special Tisha B'Av program will follow the morning service. Cantor Fettman will speak on Tisha B 'AV vs. the Holocaust.

Mincha at 2 p.m.

Ma'Ariv at 8:50 p.m.

WEEKDAYS: Services at 7 a.m. and 8:40 p.m.

^^^^ 3219 Sheridan Blvd. ^•^ Lincoln, NE 68502 ^r 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 8:39 p.m.

Services start at 8 p.m.

An Oneg Shabbat will be hosted by the family of Bemice Katskee in honor of her 90th birthday.

SATURDAY: Services start at 9:30 a.m.

EREV TISHA B'AV — Services at 8:30 p.m.

SUNDAY: TISHA B'AV — Services at 9:30 a.m.

PB'NAI JESHURUN 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 will not meet during July. The class will resume in August with sessions on the meaning and importance of the High Holy Days.

THURSDAY: Choir practice at 7:30 p.m.

Temple Garage Sale The annual Templ«j garage sale fund-raiser will be held in August. Donations are greatly needed.

Bring items to the Temple during the month of July. For information, contact Susan Hall at 4899031.

H| B74AI ISRAEL ^^^ The RBCON8TRUCTIONIST ^^^ft CONGREGATION ^H^* Omaha-Council Bluffs ^m 3X2-470S ^^Mrvices are led by Rabbi Ruth Ehrenstein and ll^regants.

For information on any synagogue activities, call 322-4705.

FRIDAY: Shabbat services at 7:30 p.m., 618 MynnU'r DI , Council Bluffs.

FRIDAY. July 22: Family Shabbat services at 7:30 p.m., 616 Mynsier St., Council BlufTs.

BETH EL SYNAGOGUE 14506 California Omaha, NE 6816[4 492-8550 Office Hours: Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Services are conducted by Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emil Berkovits. .

FRIDAY: Services are at 6 p.m.

SATURDAY: , Services are at 9:30,a.m. Kiddush following services. ' The Devar Torah will be given by Caren Friedman.

Sitter service starts at 10 a.m.

Shabbat story time is the first and third Saturday at 11 a.m.

Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services at 8:50 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.

WEEKDAYS: Services are at 6:55 a.m; and 5:30 p.m.

Judaica Shop Open Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and by appointment.

Kids' Kabbalat Shabbat Kids' Kabbalat Shabbat will be Friday, 7 p.m., in the chapel, followed by an Oneg Shabbat.

Tisha. B'Av SATURDAY: Minha/Ma'ariv at 8:50 p.m.

SUNDAY: Shaharit at 9 a.m.

Minha at 1 p.m.

Minha/Ma'ariv at 5:30 p.m.

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ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME SATURDAY: Services are held in the Goldsten Chapel at 9 a.m.

Members of the community are invited to join residents for the service and the kiddush following.

Special memorial services are held on the last Saturday of each month,

OFFUTT Capehart Chapel 25th Street and Capehart Omaha, NE 68123 294-6051 FRIDAY: Services start at 8 p.m.

DEDICATIONS A memorial for Harry Kuklin will be dedicated Sunday, July 24, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Lincoln.

A memorial for Jennie Cohn will be dedicated Sunday, July 24, at 10:30 a.m. at Golden Hills Cemetery.

Amateur show at Blumkin Home

TEMPLE ISRAEL 7023 Cass Street Omaha, NE 68132 556-6536 FRIDAY: Shabbat evening service is at 7:30 p.m.

Rabbi Fink and Cantor Michael Yablonski will officiate.

The theme for the early services in July and August is "Finding Our Way: the Road to Jewish Spirituality."

SATURDAY: Shabbat morning service is at 10:15 a.m.

Simcha B'Shabbat — The congregation, together with the Rabbis and Cantor, will study the Torah portion for the weeek.

Sitter Service Sitter service is available each Shabbat evening service. Please make a reservation so we may plan accordingly. There are no facilities for infants.

"Food For Thought" The next luncheon session will be Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rabbi Fink will lead the discussion. Bring a brown bag lunch and Temple will provide the drinks.

Eight young volunteers recently entertained residents of the Rose Blumkin Home with songs, dances and readings. Among them was Julie Katelman (pictured), daughter of Lynn and Jon Katelman.

CRFJGHTON'S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

CHABAD HOUSE 132280.119th Street Omaha, NE 68144 687-1124 SATURDAY: Davening is at 9.30 •.m., followed by Kiddush.

SUNDAY: Davening is at 9:30 a.in.

TKlmod ClaatM Talmud class, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Advanced Talmud, noon Thursday.

Chumash CUM Chumash class for adults, 7 p.m. Tuesdays.

Yiddish "Hooked on Yiddish" lessons, Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Chabad House.

English Class "Think Jewish and speak English" classes on Jewish topics for new Americans, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. atChaliad House.

Offers Ttieotogy 354 - Introduction to Judaism (3 semester hours) Thursday evenings, Aug. 25-Dec. 16 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Tuition: Credit: $222/S0mester hour AtxM: $111/semester hour Topics will include: 'Changes that have occurred in ChristianJewish relations in our times.

•Zionism •Pharisaic and Haaidic Judaism •Arab/Israeli relationships Instructor Rabbi Mycr S. Kripkc For information and to register, call: 2H0-2424 or 800^)7-4279

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A waiting game

By Rabbi Myer S. Kripke

By Jo Carroll

Today might be the day Ruth Gorodezky has ibeen waiting for. It might be the day she receives A hver transplant.

She's worn a beeper around her waist since she arrived in Omaha seven months ago. The doctors at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, who will perform the surgery, need to be able to reach her 24 hours a day.

A resident of Mexico City, Mrs. Gorodezky first noticed something was amiss 12 years ago when she started getting tired too easily. Six years ago her fears were confirmed when her doctor told her she had cirrhosis of the liver. "I didn't believe him at first. I thought only people who drank heavily rgot this disease."

• After tests in Connecticut last fall showed a serif ous deterioration of her liver, her physician in Mexico advised Mrs. Gorodezky to seek treatment in Omaha. "He told me the medical care here is excellent and the people are warm and friendly."

In spite of her infirmity, Mrs. Gorodezky isn't just sitting around her apartment. Mondays and Thursdays she can be found at the Jewish Community Center volunteering for the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society. She also works as a volunteer at the Medical Center's Thrift Shop.

She takes walks every morning, followed by . exercise at the hospital. She says she wants to be in good shape when a liver is available.

A petite woman with a big smile, she admits she has fears about the future. "It's very scary. Lots of the medicine I take has side effects. And being around the hospital so much I see people die from the disease I have. Others get very sick, but some ; are able to walk away."

Mrs. Gorodezky learned English at school in Mexico. It was perfected when she worked at a convenience store for four years on Long Island. "I had to understand people who spoke English with every , kind of accent."

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Ruth Gorodezky The blue sky in Omaha is a big attraction for this south of the border native. She says the air is quite polluted in Mexico City. But air quality aside, she misses her family and friends and gets very homesick at times.

She would like to meet more people from the Omaha Jewish community. Anyone wishing to call her can reach her at 393-5634, Her doctor tells her the time for a transplant is near. "But I ask him.'What is near?'" she says.

In the meantime, she fills the frames of the paintings in her rented apartment with snapshots of her grandchildren and wonders if her beeper will go off today.

Leaders speculate on peace

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By Dvorah Getzler Peres said that he and U.S. Secretary of State ^JERUSALEM (JTA) — A week before his sched- Warren Christopher will meet with Abdul Salam uled meeting with the Jordanian prime minister, al-Majali, who is Jordan's prime minister, foreign Foreign Minister Shimon Per^ is pu^cting an (oinister and defense minister, in Jordan on July imminent peace agreement^with Jordan.^ " ^^• . . Speaking before the Knesset's Foreign Affairs Israeli officials said Peres would be the first and Defense Committee on Monday, Peres said Israeli leader to set foot publicly on Jordanian soil.

The late Golda Meir was in Jordan unofficially durpeace with Jordan was "very near."

"But I won't give you dates and times because I ing her term as foreign minister, and there have don't know what speed the Jordanians want to pro- also been numerous reports that Hussein has met ceed at, nor what obstacles may still stand in the with Israeli leaders in secret.

The three-way meeting will be held two days way," Peres reportedly said.

King Hussein of Jordan, addressing his after Israeli and Jordanian officials are scheduled Parliament over the weekend, also spoke of reach- to meet on the Israeli side of the border for bilatering a swift agreement with Israel, adding that he al talks that will focus on water resources, borders, ' and Yitzhak Rabin were likely to meet soon. security and environmental concerns.

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Parashat Devarim -- Shabbat Hazon Isaiah's Bill of Indictment Nothing in the first few chapters of Deuteronomy, which we.read today as our Sidrah, prepares us for the fervor and eloquence of the chapters that follow. Here, at the beginning of the book, Moses rehearses the history of Israel from Egypt to this point, simply and in a matter-of-fact tone. VVe started there - and here we are now. Your fathers are dead, and it is you who are about to enter the Promised Land.

In sharp contrast is the soaring rhetoric of our Haflarah, the first chapter of Isaiah. It is a fitting prophetic lesson before Tisha B'Av. It is an indictment of Israel's shortcomings in words which only a master poet like Isaiah could command.

When chanting the chapter in the Synagogue as the Haflarah, the^Maflir uses the trope of Ekhah (Lamentations), rather than the usual trope of Haftarah. The melody, both elegiac and accusatory, fits the words closely -- for they too are both accusatory and elegiac.

Although it is placed first in Isaiah's great book, the chapter may well be the last of Isaiah's words.

He had served as prophet for over four decades, during very trying times. It is the time when Assyria begins to establish its hegemony over southwestern Asia. Its power soon overwhelms Syria, and, a decade later, Israel. And Judah is forced to bow to its power. Judah becomes an Assyrian vassal.

Isaiah is a doctrinaire pacifist. He warns especially that Judah must not seek alliance with Egypt against Assyria and calls such an alliance an alliance with death.

And when his career is over, and Isaiah realizes that all of his pleading and preaching have come to naught, he delivers this final blast of accusation against his beloved people, and a final plea for justice, truth, and compassion, for faith in the Lord, for only here lies hope.

And one dramatic point, the mournful trope are interrupted by the Maflir, and the chant returns for a verse or two to the usual trope: "Come now, let us reason together, saith the Lord. Though your sins be scarlet, they shall be white as snow..."

But the prophet has not been able to restrain himself: He knows the stubborn waywardness of his people, and in his anguish he blurts out, "Alas, she has become a harlot, the faithful city that was filled with justice, where righteousness dwelt, but now murderers!"

A prophet of Israel, however, cannot conclude with such painful thoughts. At the end of his chapter - perhaps the end of his book - the prophet sees the Lord righting all wrongs: "I will restore your magistrates as of old, and your counselors as of yore. After that you shall be'called City of Righteousness, Faithful City." ;

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50th anniversary celebration f !| The American Jewish Press Association |: I (second in a series) | I

By Sam Rothberg | 1$ In the 50 years since the establishment of the|| ||Ainerican Jewish Press Association, revolution-is ||ary changes occurred in the life of the Jewi3h| liipeople that were almost without parallel in| 115,000 years. fl During these five decades, the Jewish press! j;in the United States was called upon to lead in slthe task of awakening Jewish communities in: jithe horrifying realities and consequences of the i: Holocaust and to the responsibility of sharing in^ jithe creation and development of the State ofj ^flsrael.

Jewish publications can claim a good measure iiof credit for the contribution they made to the; ||magnitude and scope of American Jewry's I^Tesponse to challenges of crisis and opportunity Sjin reshaping the destiny of our people. Ini; Ijainswer to urgency, the Jewish press spoke in !;the voice of conscience, brotherhood and unity.

As a result, it has earned a high level of; iiscceptance and recognition, although in my iview, it continues to suffer from a lack of inde-; ^Ipendence resulting from direct or indirect afTili|ation with local Federations and Welfare Funds. ifToo close a relationship tends to stifle criticism ;|and discourage uninhibited expressions of dis-

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YES YES will meet Monday at the JCC. The film "Gifts of Time" will be shown during "YES Talk" discussion group at 10:30 a.m. YES choral group will rehearse at 11 a.m. Following lunch at noon, John Tynan, country western musician, will perform.

Transportation is available by calling^330-4272.

YES members will take a day trip Thursday, July 28, to tour the' Federal Reserve Bank. Trip includes a catered sack lunch by Garden Cafe and a guided tour.

Bus departs from the JCC at 11:15 a.m. Cost is $10.

For reservations, call Amy Potash at 330-4272 by July 25.

WALK-IN DROP-IN Walk-In Drop-In will meet Thursday at the JCC. Exercise class, bingo and English class start at 10:30 a.m.

Bring a sack lunch to eat at noon. Program will follow lunch. Transportation is available.

BREADBREAKERS A representative of the Marine Corps will speak to B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers Wednesday at noon at Regency West Best Western. He will discuss the restructering of the armed forces.

Cost is $7.50 and the public may attend.

B'nai B'rith Women

Steve and Bonnie Levinger announce the June 21 birth of a daughter, Jessica Beth. They also have daughters Allison, 5, and Amy, 2.

Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Levinger of Yankton, S.D., and Dr. and Mrs. Bert Kwasman of Tucson, Ariz.

Great-grandparents are Iz Weiner of Omaha, Gar Kwasman of Rochester, N.Y., and Mary Shane ofTucson.

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Miss Lainof, daughter | of Dr. K. Wayne and Carole Lainof, is a spe-1 cial education teacher.

She is a graduate of the ] University of NebraskaLincoln, where she was a I member of Alpha Delta | Pi sorority.

She is the granddaughter of William and Marie Hack of Shiloh, N.J., and the late Robert and Kate Lainof of Clearwater, Fla. Mr. Hoffman, son of Dr. Melvin and Eve Hoffman, is pursuing his Ph.D in behavior ecology at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. He is a graduate of the University of California-San Diego.

He is the grandson of Dorothy Rogoff Gill and the late Robert Rogoff of Dallas, Texas, and the late Isadore and Anna Hoffman of Hijlsboro, Texas.

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July 16,1994

Bert's Eye View

By Sadye Newman

By Bert Lewis Entertainment for the 4th of July was a proI read an interesting article recently, based gram of singing and playing musical instruments (loosely) on that well-known expression "use it or (urban jazz) by the Robert Glaser quartet. The lose it." By now, everyone' must be familiar with music encouraged dancing fay residents of the Rose that adage.

Blumkin Home.

We hear it when people recommend exercise to The Women's League of Beth El Synagogue the person who complains of arthritis . . . you know, sponsored a program by Anna Yuf Mosenkis, "bend those joints or theyll stiffen up on you." pianist and singer. A tea followed hosted by Lola «We hear it when somebody has retired and can't Reinglas, Gayle Tichauer, Sheila Rosen, Mary seem to find much to do — they're always advised Pellman, Diane Baum, Sally Venger, Jeffrey Baum to volunteer for something 9r sign up for a class or and Josh Levine. learn to paint.

Eight young volunteers presented an amateur In other words, find something to do which will show to the Rose Blumkin residents with songs, exercise the mind as well as the body. dances and readings.

The aj-ticle I mentioned dealt specifically with The Youth Volunteer Corps involves young peo- the benefits derived from introducing new and difple in the community sponsored by the Omaha fereny^rojects to the brain.

Community Partnership, an umbrella organization Mosily, the focus was on the aging citizen and that coordinates all efforts regarding the drug and ways for such folks to remain alert and aware and gang problems in our community. It is coordinated not become forgetful or "absent-minded." and guided by the mayor's office and local advisory One of the most important self-help suggestions board. was for people to take on a brand new project, The youths are at the Home Monday through something they'd never done before.

Friday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. They play cards with Really put the brain to work by learning how to residents and assist with exercise programs, bingo fix something or how to play the piano or operate a and pokeno. They also assist Lois Wine with out- computer or paint a picture. Anything completely side trips. out of your field of expertise . . . anything you've never done before.

It seems that following such advice actually strengthens certain parts of the brain, parts that have always been thought to weaken and become Catherine Pieck and Dan Hoffman of San useless with age. It's now been proven that we don't Francisco announce the June 5 birth of a son, really have to lose agility or ability, just because we have quite a few birthdays.

Benjamin Andrew.

Of course, we all know or have known many Grandparents are Taffy and Saul Hoffman of Ben Lomond, Calif., and Gilda Pieck and Manfred folks in their 90's whose minds are sharp and clear, and we read about more and more all the time.

Pieck of Omaha.

It's not a secret that people are living to be much Great-grandfathers are Morris Hoffman of older, so it makes more sense for scientists to be Philadelphia and Jasha Disendk of New York City. working on ways to keep them healthier, both physDr. and Mrs. Alexander Bliller of Rochester, ically and mentally.

Minn. (Mayo Clinic) announce the June 28 birth of But just think about the sharp oldsters you know 1 daughter, Orlea Lizka. "isn't it true they have an on-going interest in Grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Miller of something? They care about keeping up on the Dmaha and Mr. and Mrs. Israel Lizka of progress of some project or other, whether it's the Brownsville, Texas. political situation in Israel or how the construction Great-grandmother is Mrs. Esther Lizka, also of is coming on the new building.

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Michelle Streif, health services director at the JCC, has been appointed state representative for the state of Nebraska by IDEA, the international association of fitness professionals. It is the worlds largest association for aerobics instructors, personal trainers, studio and club owners, managers and program directors.

A network of 57 representatives in the United States and Canada allows IDEA to provide leadership, local education and networking opportunities to more than 22,000 fitness leaders worldwide.

'The grassroots leadership provided by our Nebraska representative allows IDEA to maintain two-way communication, keeping fitness professionals informed of the latest research into new and safe exercise techniques and keeping us apprised of regional fitness trends," said Kathie Davis, executive director.

"I am thrilled to have been appointed to this position," said Mrs. Streif "It will be exciting to bring the latest fitness programming and top fitness presenters to Nebraska. I recently returned from the training session at the IDEA world fitness convention in Las Vegas where I met other rfepresentatives from the U.S. and Canada.

'The IDEA representative team is a stimulant to all fitness professionals," she added.

The convention included 4600 people from 65 countries who were united to educate themselves on hundreds of fitness topics and was complete with opening ceremonies, awards dinners, workouts, workshops and lectures. Mrs. Streif was also a fiag carrier at the opening ceremonies.

"It was a pleasure and an honor to carry the flag of Israel, knowing it meant so much to our JCC members and staff. There were seven attendees from Israel as well as several from other JCC's ir the world," concluded Mrs. Streif

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By Cynthia Mann JERUSALEM (JiTA)— The Jewish Agency Assembly concluded last month with the strained partnership between the Zionists and the Diaspora fund-raisers intact — at least for the next three years.

Assembly delegates signed an agreement that continues to designate the Jewish Agency as the exclusive recipient of funds raised by the United Jewish Appeal and transferred by the United Israel Appeal.

The agreement is to last five years, with an option for either side to reopen the terms after three years.

The assembly also agreed to implement key reforms aimed at making the agency less political and more efficient. The reforms were pushed primarily by the fund-raisers and were resisted by some of the Zionists, who believed the reforms were part of an effort to undermine their status.

Some members say the decision to continue the contract after three years will depend on how successfully the reforms are implemented.

• The assembly, the policy-setting body of the Jewish Agency, met amidst deeply felt tensions between its two partners.

On one side is the World Zionist Organization, with representatives of Diaspora Zionist organizations and Israel's Zionist political parties.

On the other side are the Diaspora fund-raisers, who contribute the bulk of the Jewish Agency's $500 million budget with funds raised by UJA through local federations and by Keren Hayesod, UJA's international sibling.

The contract agreement between the two sides followed heated debate begun even before the assembly, when some of the fund- raisers threatened to eliminate the Jewish Agency's exclusivity.

The threat triggered a fierce response in some quarters of the Jewish Agency. Agency Treasurer Hanan Ben-Yehuda threatened to sever the agency's ties with UIA and raise funds independently if agency exclusivity were removed.

During the assembly, Ben-Yehuda offered a carefully worded, formal apology for his threat,

saying he would work to "heal the wounds" inflicted by the episode and to rebuild confidence among •'those who provide the resources."

As part of the reforms, meanwhile, the assembly voted to eliminate the department heads of three agency departments: immigration and absorption, youth aliyah, and rural and urban development.

The positions have long been denigrated by the fund- raisers as Zionist political posts.

The change is slated to be'carried out in 1997 at the next World Zionist Congress.

The assembly also agreed on a controversial plan, to take effect right away, to enlarge the number of members on the Board of Governors from 74 to 120 and on the assembly from 398 to 518.

The increase is aimed at broadening the base of participation to include sectors not traditionally represented, including academia and industry.

The assembly also agreed to reduce the WZO staff by 20 percent over the next four years.

The three actions were part of a package of reforms proposed by the Committee of Six, composed of three representatives from each side of the partnership.

They were approved only after a secret vote by the Zionist General Council, the WZO's legislative body, of 84 to 52. The vote came after pressure was applied by WZO leaders who told delegates the entire partnership would be threatened if they didn't support the reforms.

"The (WZO) deliberations were difficult," said one well- placed WZO source. The delegates labored under the "distinct feeling" the contract agreement and the Committee of Six recommendations would "undermine their status within the partnership."

But they accepted both "for the sake of the partnership that is necessary for the mission" of the Jewish Agency, he said. Meanwhile, the contract "gives us three years to sort out the differences (between us) and find appropriate solutions," he said.

The assembly meeting was held against a background of increasingly insistent calls by Deputy Foreign Minister Yossi Beilin to dismantle the

Ora Namir recovering

By Hugh Orgel TEL AVIV (JTA) — After undergoing successful brain surgery in Switzerland last month, Labor and Social Affairs Minister Ora Namir returned home to Israel on Sunday night.

Looking good as she disembarked without assistance from an El Al plane, Namir said, "I hope to convalesce quickly and to return to work."

She said that her Swiss doctors had expressed satisfaction with the operation, in which a tumor was removed from her brain. It is not reported whether the tumor was benign or malignant.

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Beilin said in New York he believes that Diaspora philanthropy should leave Israel's social welfare problems totally to the government, and instead should increase its efforts for Jevtrish education by fully subsidizing youth trips to Israel.

Yehiel Leket, whose tenure as acting chairman of the Jewish Agency was extended through October, said he expects to meet with Beilin in the coming weeks to talk about the agency's role and performance.

But, Beilin, who is dismissed by some Jewish Agency officials as a firebrand, is not the only critic Gary Tobin, head of the Cohen Center for Modem Jewish Studies at Brandeis University and a keynote speaker at the assembly, termed Beilin's prescription "throwing the baby out with the bath water."

But Tobin warned delegates of the urgency of reform. He presented data on changing patterns of Jewish giving which show "this system needs retooling."

Donors are rethinking previously automatic contributions to "umbrella agencies" and are beginning to consider the UJA- Federation system as only "one of many choices," he said.

"They will choose it" only if it is structured properly and responds to their needs, he warned.

According to Richard Pearlstone, the new national director of UJA, "Gary's message has (already) been taken to heart in America."

He cited the recent UJA-Council of Jewish Federations study of the relationship of the agencies to the wider Jewish world.

"All the partners recognize this is a living organism which, to survive, has to change and adapt to the new environment," Pearlstone said.

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First Derekh Torah class completed The first session of the JCAC 20-week Derekh Torah: The Way of Torah, was completed on May 31.

The survey class, coverihg Jewish tiexts, traditions, theology and holidays, was taught by Rabbi Laura Rappaport.

The students, who met in a private home for the duration of the course, have now formed a study group in order to continue their Jewish education.

They are in the process of planning another 10week session focusing on the development of Jewish texts and commentary.

"I never expected that we would become such a cohesive group, nor that we would continue to meet when the course was finished," comments Judge Larry Gendler, a student in the class.

The group has decided to meet socially, as well, for Jewish holiday celebrations. In addition to their studies, the group collected $75 for Tzedakah which was donated to the Jewish Family Service.

Successfully completing the Derekh Torah class were: John Dacey, Sue Finkle, Tami Field, Larry Gendler, Sandy Gordon, Bruce Gordon, Shari Hess, Iris Ricks, Marty Ricks, Lynn Salzinger and Fred Salzinger.

The next Derekh Torah class will be taught by Rabbi Ruth Ehrenstein, recently hired to serve B'nai Israel Synagogue.

The fall session will begin Oct. 6, and will meet for 20 Thursday evenings.

The spring session will begin Jan. 4, and will meet on Wednesday evenings. The fee, including book costs, is $225 for a single and $350 for a couple.

Derekh Torah is for those who wish to explore Judaism and define its place in their lives. It is for

Summer storytelling series

By Morris Maline Republican Congressional candidate Jon Christensen has recommended that the nation look at Nebraska as a model for health care.

Those looking at health care changes should look at Nebraska and take our plan nationwide," he told a meeting of Young Energetic Seniors (YES) Monday at the JewishCommunity Center.

In replying to a question on health reform, Mr. Christensen said the poor are taken care of by Medicaid, the elderly by Medicare, and those at risk by a Comprehensive Health Insurance Pool (CHIP).

He pointed out that Nebraska has a cap on malpractice claims and forbids punitive damages giving Nebraska physicians an edge on malpractice insurance.

He also advocated medical savings accounts Front row, from left: Tami Field, Shari Hess, Sandy Gordon and Iris Ricks. Back row, from along the lines of a "tax-free IRA" so that particileft: Larry Gendler, Lynn Salzinger, Sue . pants could have a monetary incentive for taking care of their health.

Finkle, Terry Finkle and Marty Ricks.

Mr. Christensen said also that "runaway spendJews who seek a deeper connection with their her- ing and excessive taxation are bankrupting the itage, and for non-Jews who are considering conver- nation and that the "Great Society" has failed.

He asserted that health care should be kept in sion to Judaism or who wish to understand it more fully while remaining within their ovm faiths. the private sector where free market principles John Dacey, who has completed the course, com- would bring forth ideas for solving inequities in the ments, "The class was very meaningful and evolv- system. ing. We had many exchanges of ideas. At a Shabbat meal, my son realized that there are many choices to confront in religion."

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The JCAC summer council meeting will be held Thursday, July 21, 7:30 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center.

As part of the meeting, Beth Seldin Dotan will be honored and bid farewell.

The community may attend.

Harry's YES Review

By Harry Paskowitz Amy Potash, our adult director, is leaving us trading a big bunch of us old moth-eaten creepers to take care of her twins - which, we think, is not good for us.

Regardless, Amy, we in the YES group wish you well, and to say we will miss you is putting it mildGuest storytellers meet with three to six year olds in the children's library at the Jewish Community Center every other Tuesday from 4 to 4:45 p.m. There are two sessious remaining, July 19 and Aug. 2. The program is co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation Library and the JCC Early Childhood Development Center.

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Lease for $359 per mo. •

1984 LMMd L SMton (STK»97B2). Indudti: Amomattc, Air, AM/FM C««Mtt« with BOM. AnULock BraOw*. Aloy WhMit, CrulM, Dual Airt>ag«, Uattwr interior, powtr k)cki, TaltKopic & Till SlMrir>g Column w/M«mory, Sunnxf, Front W^IMI dhv*, $«curity lytlcm.

1994 Lag*nd L Coup* (Stk f97U). Indud«t: 230 H.P. *ngin*. Automatic. Air, AM^FM Caia*tt* with Boaa, AnbLod( Brakai. Alkiy Wha*lt, Cnia*. Dual Aiibagt. LMittwr Intorior. power tocki. T*l**ooph: & Till tl**r<ng Column wi/M«mo(y, Sunrool, Front wh**l driv*. Security •y(t*m, (K*yt**a aniry. Spolar axira).

24 Mo. LMM (STK M702) $3,000 Down (C«ih or Imik) 12,000 mil** p*r y**r with • 1S« p*r mil* p*nally.

Purchat* opUcn d |2t.8ei at *nd o( l**t*. Tax and loans* not Indudad. Id payment, t375 Mcurtiy dapoatt to S460 AequlaMon I** du* at IMM algning witn appiovad

24 Mo. Laaia, 13,000 Down (Ca«h or Trade) 12,000 mile* per year with a tS« per mUe penally. Purchate opion o< 122.951 al end of leaie. Tax and licenae not included, let payment. $375 security depotll to $450 Acqiiiltlon lee due al laaM tignlng wHh approved cndil

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