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Community commitment By Ted Seldin, chairman The Foundation Board of Trustees The future of the'Omaha Jewish community is an exciting challenge. Each of us can help shape it. Fortunately, throughout Omaha Jewish history, there have always been those with both the vision to anticipate future needs and the willingness to do something about it. Some have given their material wealth to help perpetuate our precious heritage. Some have given hours, days — even years of dedicated service. The Omaha Jewish comnnunity has been blessed with its share of these philanthropic visionaries. Their stories, what inspired and motivated them to establish the endowment funds that sustain and strengthen communal life, are the topic of this special Rosh Hashanah issue of the Jewish Press. Through the annual Federation campaign, the Jewish Federation of Omaha responds to the needs of Jewish men, women and children in our community, offering a variety of enriching services and programs. The Foundation of the Jewish Federation was established to help insure the continuity of these vital Federation services and provide resources for unexpected emergency situations and grants.
Ted Seldin Recognizing that the community has changing needs and new demands. The Foundation also provides "seed dollars" to innovative programs and supports the search for creative, thoughtful solutions to community problems. Although this issue is a tribute to those who have established endowment funds, we would be remiss not to gratefully recognize the donors of philanthropic funds, supporting foundations, charitable remainder trusts, life insurance trusts, and charitable gift annuities that are also part of The Foundation family.
Altogether, there are approximately 200 funds, including a few anonymous donors, whose vital roles enable our community to grow and flourish. It took many caring, committed familie.s to build The Foundation into what it is today. It will take many more to meet future challenges such as providing our children with quality Jewish educations, sustaining and strengthening our youths' Jewish identity, accommodating the diverse needs of special individuals and families, developing future leadership, and maintaining the dignity and comfort of our older generation. Creating an endowment or any type of fund with The Foundation is a way to help and become one in spirit with past generations of Jews whose generous gifts are aiding today's legacy. Additionally, you and your family can benefit from income and estate tax advamtages by estdb lishing a fund with The Foundation because our government, by policy, favors private philanthropy. Our staff is available to provide information and support to meet these goals at no cost or obligation to you. Just give us a call.
As benefactor of a fund, you connect with future generations who will take our community's hopes, dreams, and faith for ward to continuing bright tomorrows.
Thank you Claudia! The Jewish Press is indebted to Claudia Sherman,.public relations director.The Foundation. Mrs. Sherman researched and wrote most of the articles in this special issue, she collected the photos, and coordinated all of the non-byline stories that explain the work of The Foundation.
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The following list of purposes is representative of the charitable activities supported by the Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation's restricted endowment funds: To promote, enrich, and advance Judaism and Jewish culture, religion, education, and benevo- ^ lent service in Omaha, Israel, and through.^ out the yorld To pay expenses for needy Jewish/ children of Omaha to go to summer / camp / Income to be used for general/ purposes of the Jewish/ Federation of Omaha and its/ agencies Income available to the; Jewish Federation Library for acquisition of books, periodicals, tapes, films, records, and any other item used for circulationto the public To purchase large print books o( Jewish content To purchase Russian periodicals, newspapers, or books for resettled Jews from Russia To purchase children's books for the Jewish Federation of Omaha Library To pay expenses incurred from organizing and maintaining a community choral group, or music scholarship for college students, or vocal or musical instrument lessons for UTTO, Friedel Jewish Academy, or Temple Israel students To support health and physical education programs for disadvantaged and handicapped individuals who use the JCC's athletic facilities To subsidize costs for sponsoring the JCC's Senior High School Varsity Blue Star basketball pro^m To provide equipment and furnishings for the JCC preschool * To provide scholarships for BBYO teens to participate in the Chapter Leadership Training Conference To fund major productions, exhibits, or films for the Jewish Cultural Arts Council To acquire permanent Judaic art for the corridors and rooms of the JCC Income to be Used for the Rose Blumkin Jewish
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To help pay for meals for Russian Jews being resettled in the Omaha community To purchase equipment which shall be exclusively for the benefit of handicapped, incapacitated or infirm Jewish aged residing in Omaha To support the Bureau for the Aging "^^^^ "To supply material aid to needy Jewish 'x'families or singles in Omaha metropoli\ tan area \^ Income to provide funding for \food for needy Jewish families in \the Omaha area on Passover, ^.Yom Kippur, and Hanukkah \ Income available for the iJ^Wish Federation of Omaha ;Foundation Income to be administered by the Financial Aid Committee /of the Bureau of Jewish /Education for scholarships, grants, and loans Income to benefit Jewish children of ^kindergarten age and younger and their families Grants and loans for Jewish summer camps and educational trips to Israel for high school students To fund music programs for Omaha's Jewish schools or college scholarships for music majors residing in Omaha Scholarship funding for either high school or col-^H lege level Yeshiva education ^^ To provide financial aid to cover the cost of textbooks, lab fees, etc. for Jewish college or university students from single parent families To provide funds for education and care of special needs children, funds for the training of personnel to aid in the education and training of teachers working with special needs programs of the Bureau of Jewish Education Income to be used for Jewish community leader-^— ship education and training ^M To fund assistance for professional enrichment^* for staff to attend seminars, travel to Israel, to research and write; to use as incentive to attract staff for the Jewish Federation of Omaha To provide annual Young Leadership Awards Income to be used to defray the annual operating deficit of the Friedel Jewish Academy
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He ignited a spark in me... Sixty years ago, Dr. Abe Greenberg, a physician who was presi^lent of District Six of B'nai B'rith and the Omaha Jewish Federation, asked Art Goldstein if he belonged to B'nai B'rith. "No," said Aft who was only 21 years old at the time. "You do now," responded Dr. Greenberg. ' "He ignited a spark in me," said Mr. Goldstein. One thing kept leading to another, and Mr. Goldstein became active in Jewish communal life. He looked up to men like Henry Monsky, Harry Lapidus, Harry Kulakofsky, Sam Beber, Harry Wolf, and Paul Veret. "They were pillars of the community," Mr. Golc^stein explained. ' Mr. Goldstein's parents, Isadore and Mollie, cajne to America from Romania and Russia, respectively. They were married in Omaha. "They were dedicated, devout people, and they were charitable." Both Art and Ruth Goldstein, who will be married 60 years next January, have taken active roles in the Omaha Jewish community. Mr. Goldstein was president of the Jewish Federation from 1963 to 1965, head of the Federation campaign in 1957, president of the Omaha Lodge of B'nai B'rith, and chairman of the Jewish Community Center site committee. Mrs. Goldstein, daughter of Sam and Leah Cohen, was chairman of the Women's Division of the Federation Campaign in 1966. She is still involved in the campaign in the Snowbirds Division. She has also been active with Hadassah. "We've gotten so much out of the community that we think our participation is a good way to pay back what we owe to the community," said Mrs. Goldstein. Mr. Goldstein still goes to the Center three or four times a week to use the Health Club and walk around the track. He enjoys seeing "all these little kids running around out there. "It warms my heart," Mr. Goldstein admitted. "I felt so grateful that I could contribute to their future. "The Federation means an awful lot to me." "It has enriched our lives," his wife added. In January, 1991, Mr. and Mrs. Goldstein set up their endowment fund "to further the cause of our
1984 people," he explained. They both agreed that endowment funds are "very important in ensuring the future of the existence of the Federation." "One nice thing about these foundations...," noted Mrs. Goldstein, "you can set them up fbr whatever you want." "I purposely have never earmarked the funds other than for Jewish causes," pointed out Mr. Goldstein. "I would love to see some programs created that will bring our Jewish teenagers together." It distresses him to see them assimilating through marriage. "The families who built the Jewish Community Center are disappearing," Mr. Goldstein warned. However, both he and Mrs. Goldstein have seen a new generation become involved in Federation activities and the campaign. He seemed gratified to see how well "the current group of'young fellas' are taking the reins the leadership." The Goldsteins had three children. Robert, the oldest, was vice president of advertising for Proctor & Gamble, living in Cincinnati, when he drowned in an accident seven years ago. David Goldstein and his wife Judi live in Omaha, and daughter Kay lives in Sa.n Francisco. The Goldsteins have five grandsons and just gained a granddaughter-in-law when grandson Joe married Omahan Jill Hornstein in August. Although the Goldsteins leave Omaha during the winter months, "This is home to us. The people are
1960 so warm and caring," said Mrs. Groldstein. "Just look at the funds we raise!" she declared. "We Jewish people have made our niche in the Omaha community," added Mr. Goldstein, who encountered some anti-Semitism in his quest to find a site for the present Jewish Community Center. "We are not beholden to the Omaha community," he said proudly. "We have their respect." They hope primarily to leave "our reputation and our good name" to their children. Likewise, they hops the Jewish community will think of them as involved people who care. "People who make this a better community," Mr. Goldstein said.
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Newman family name synonymous with Jewish philanthropy The Newman family name is synonymous with Jewish philanthropy. Bom in Sioux City, Iowa, in 1893, Jule M. Newman, the patriarch of the family, was vice-national chairman of the AntiDefamation League of B'nai B'rith's Society of Fellows, a charter member of the Jewish Federation's King Solomon's Circle of the Pacesetter Division, the last surviving Julc Newman founding member of the , Milton S. and Corrine N. Livingston Foundation (until he died in 1991), and a member of the Temple Israel Board. He was also "very active in helping refugees from Germany and Austria," mentioned his son, Robert. "They worked for us and we helped them start businesses in the 1930's and after World War 11." The Livingston Foundation took an early leadership role in helping to establish and develop The Foundation of the Omaha Jewish Federation by providing seed money with a $20,000 grant in 1983. Additional grants followed in 1984 and 1985 along with a $30,000 pledge, payable over three years, which was presented to The Foundation when Mr. Newman was president of the Livingston Foundation. Jule was also involved in many area activities including the Shriners, the Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite, American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. In 1983, Mr. Newman was honored with the Torch of Liberty Award from the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, and in 1987, he was selected by the Jewish Federation Foundation Board to receive the Endowment Achievement Award for his "leadership, vision, and dedication (which) have been most instrumental in the successful growth of The Foundation's Endowment Fund." Although he was a wealthy man when he died, as a youngster, Mr. Newman was not able to stay in school past the eighth grade due to his family's
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financial conditions. He went tb work in his father's grocery stores, sold newspaper^ and did whatever else he could to help his family which also included his sister Sally and brothers, Henry and Albert. ' During World War I, Jule served in Frante in the. Medical Corps. Eventually, he returned to his job with Union Pacific Railroad. In 1920, with a savings of $1,100, along with a partner, Mr. Newman opened a grocery store, following in the steps of his father and paternal grandfather. In three years, he purchased his partner's interest and a few years later began to build a chain of stores throu^out Nebraska and western Iowa. Eventually, his brothers and a cousin joined him in the business and they formed the Hinky Dinky Supermarket chain which grew into 49 supermarkets located in four states. An additional 47 retail grocery operations, located throughout the country and Puerto Rico, operated as leased departments in self-service department stores. Jule set an example for his four sons ( C. M. "Nick" who died in 1973, Robert and Murray of Omaha, and James of San Francisco) by fulfilling "an obligation to help those around him," Robert sp.id. "^e made our money here and we owe a debt back to the community to support it," he believes. Robert Newman said his father used to say, "I never knew anybody who suffered from giving to worthy causes. When Jule died, Robert, Murray and Jule's wife, Doris, established the Jule M. and Doris J. Newman Endowment fund to add to the general unrestricted funds available to the Jewish Federation of Omaha. The funds emanated from Jule Newman's philanthropic fund. Likewise, Robert and his wife, Phyllis, established an endowment fund for the same purposes. "Our fund was the end result of a charitable remainder trust," Robert explained. It had been set up as a CRT to care for Phyllis' mother. When she died in 1993, the funds were converted into an endowment • fund. Robert earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in civil engineering from Stanford University. He is
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also a graduate of Creighton University Law School and practiced patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret law. Afler serving in the United States Air Force, he joined his father and brothers ' efnbarking on a 22 year business career with Hinky Dinky Stores. As a volunteer, Robert Newman was active with the Mid-America Council of Boy Scouts, Bergan Mercy Hospital, the American Cancer Society, the National Conference of Christians and Jews, Temple Israel, and the Jewish Federation. He was also chairman of the Israel Bond Dnve. "Most charities live on the edge," Mr. Newman said, "They try to maintain a year- to-year existence. There's a great deal of comfort for them in having endowment funds. It's a more secure existence." Referring to the Omaha Jewish community, Mr. Newman said, "Our community works together. It's one of the best. Without stable, permanent structure, you don't feel there is a community," he added. "The Omaha Federation has done a wonderful job of unifying the community." In addition to the two Newman Endowment Funds, Murray and Sharee Newman set up a supporting foundation under the aegis of The Jewish Federation Foundation. Two other endowment funds, the Esther K. Newman and Carolyn Kully Newman Funds were set up in memory of Jule's first two wives. The Esther K. Newman Fund was established in 1961 by Jule, Nick, and Robert Newman. "The Federation had rented Camp Brewster which was run by the YMCA" for summer camp, explained Robert. "The Federation had been talking about having their own camp so we provided the seed money to get it going," he said. Hundreds of Jewish children attended Camp Esther K Newman before it was sold in 1979 to the Nebraska State Recreation Department. Today, the campgrounds are located at the site of the Platte River State Park. Esther Newman was only 56 when she died in 1956. "She was very active in Temple Israel and Sisterhood. She liked to play golf, and she played girls basketball in high school. A native of Seattle, she liked to hike and had climbed on Mt. Ranier. She was great with young people, " her son pointed out. "A camp named in her honor fit her style and nature." Today the Esther K Newman Fund serves the Bureau of Jewish Education and other programs designed for Jewish youth from preschool through college age and for young Jewish adults. The Carolyn Kully Newman Fund, established in 1980 by the Livingston Foundation, commemora .es the memory of Jule Newman's second wife by erpetuating programs to benefit Jewish childre. of kindergarten age and younger and their families who live in Omaha and the surrounding vicinity A professional interior decorator, Carolyn Newman was responsible for the interior decorating of Temple Israel. She was a charter life member of the National Council of Jewish Women and volunteered on behalf of the Federation campaign and Jewish Community Center activities. She also served on the Board of Directors of the Salvation Army and the Omaha Hearing School. Her sons, Robert and William, live in Omaha. Son Thomas lives in Chicago. Myra Oberman, a member of The Foundation Board of Trustees, is chairman of the Esther K. Newman/Carolyn Kully Newman Grants Committee, which today funds a variety of programs such as a special needs counselor for the JCC youth and camping department, a special needs head teacher for the Bureau of Jewish Education (BJE), Bethsaida: a hands-on look at the past sponsored by the Jewish Cultural Arts Council and the BJE, a children's library mural sponsored by the Federation Library, speakers about the Holocaust sponsored by Beth Israel SyniiKogue, and an intergcnerational program sponsored by the JCC Child Development Center, and the Hose Olumkin Jewish Home for a fev fxamplfis, Mrs. Oberman explained that, regretfully. There are far more requesU than there are fund* to disburse." However, as Robert Newman concluded, "Without the peat support, we wouldn't be able to enjoy what we have today. Ifii o matttT of Jewish tradition to M continue to carry on. That's just what each genera- " tlon has done for the next throughout history."
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C.M.Nick Newman fund reflects intense dedication to Jewish life C. M. "Nick" Newrman, oldest of Jule and Esther Newman's four sons, was well known M his leadership in community service oi^anizations. In a Jewish Press interview in 1991, Raquel H. Newman, Mr. Newman's widow, noted that "Thick's thinking reflected intense dedication to Jewish life and service to the community where he lived and worked." The list of organizations with which Mr. Nevmian was associated reflects the scope and depth of his dedication. He served as president (from 1971 to 1972) and as a Board member of the Jewish Federation; chairman of the Israel Bonds committee; vice chairman of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith's National Program Committee, and as an ADL National Commissioner; vice president of the Israel Education Fund; UJA National Campaign Cabinet member; as a Board member of Temple Israel; the National Foundation of Jewish Culture; and the Omaha Council on Foreign Relations. Mr. Newman was president of Hinky Dinky stores (before it became a subsidiary of Cullum Industries) and Supermarkets Interstate (which became a subsidiary of J. C. Penney Company). He died at the age of 47 after a long struggle against cancer on May 13, 1973. That same day, he was honored at the comerstone dedication ceremony of the Jewish Community Center for his gift to the Center Building Fund. He had been instrumental in developing the plans which led to the opening of the new JCC. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons: Peter, Thomas, and Edward, and a daughter, Sarajane. Besides his involvement in the Jewish community, Mr. Newman was a director of the Omaha National Bank and an adviser to the Community Bank of Nebraska which, at that time, was a new minoritycontrolled bank in Omaha.
Staff members of virtually every agency connected with the Jewish Federation have benefitted from the Newman Fund. The fund was also responsible for co-sponsor-' ing the Melitz Scholar Program in 1991 which provided speakers, lectures, and workshops to enrich educational programming and policies of the Federation and its agencies. In 1988, the Newman endowment was instru- • mental in revamping the Bureau of Jewish Education's community teacher program, according to Susan A. Drazen, executive director. She said the program emerged from "an incredible crisis situation," due to an inability to pay competitive salaries to attract full-time staff members, to actively recruit educators who were offered competitive salaries and hiring bonuses.
CM. "Nick" Newman He was also a founding member of the Boys' Clubs of Omaha. In 1976, the C. M. Nick Newman Fund was set up from a bequest he left. The fund is administered today by The Foundation of the Jewish Federation to aid in recruiting Jewish Federation staff, to invest in training or upgrading staff, to offer additional incentives to attract staff, to permit the use of experts on a consulting or a visiting basis, to defray expenses for the professional enrichment of staff by attending seminars, traveling to Israel, and conducting research.
Three full-time teachers were hired and the program has become stabilized. Jerry Rosen, the late endowment director of The Federation Foundation, three years ago commended Mr. Newman for "realizing the importance of staff development through his own deep involvement with Federation work. This was his way of helping out." Howard Bloom, executive director of the Jewish Federation, noted that the endowment fund "is a testimonial to the farsightedness of Nick Newman.
"He had a vision that was ahead of his time. He was concerned with the achievement of others and his vision incorporated not only lay leaders, but professionals as well. The Omaha Jewish community is extremely fortunate that Nick Newman lived here. His influence, foresight, and commitment wil^ live on for the benefit of countless generations yet to come."
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Greenberg, Schrager Memorial funds offer a variety of benefits Endowment funds can be grouped in numerous ways. Some are established for similar purposes such as aiding needy families, or to buy children's books, or for the benefit of preschoolers. ' Other funds are set up for the Jewish Federation or one of its agencies for their unrestricted use. There are scholarship endowments to help send ,c,hil4i'en to camp and older youth to college, lent funds also enhance the lives of older
Justin Greenberg adults in our community. A relatively new endowment, the Israel Youth Trip/Scholarship Fund has enabled the Omaha Jewish Federation to allocate $25,000 for teen trips to Israel for the past two years. The trips must be organized by one of the snyagogue movements or through the American Zionist Youth Movement.
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Justin was the son of Henry Greenberg and the The funds are,administered by The Foundation, and applications are handled through the Bureau nephew of Sam Greenberg, both respected commuof Jewish Education. This fund is one of several nity leaders and businessmen. Justin Greenberg, a graduate of Central High dedicated to enriching the lives of teenagers in our School and the University of Oklahoma, had been community. Another endowment exclusively for the benefit of president of Monsky Lodge B'nai B'rith, was active teenagers in our community was set up anony- in Israel Bonds, and the Federation campaign. He was also a trustee of the Monsky and Abe mously in 1983. The Teen Leadership Award makes available a Greenberg Foundation and a member of both South $500 stipend and plaque to two high school (junior or senior) students each year to participate in a convention, conclave, or summer camp under Jewish auspiceS|0r a recognized program in Israel. The Jewish Teen Leadership Award Selection Committee meets in the spring to choose two teenagers who have exhibited outstanding leadership activities in BBYO or a synagogue youth group. Both professional and lay leaders of Federation agencies and Jewish organizations, including educators and youth group advisors, are invited to make nominations for the awards. The first young woman to win the award, in 1984, was Wendy Rosenblatt who now Hves in Kansas City. "I was heavily involved in BBYO," she said. Receiving the award "kind of capped off the skills I had attained and the leadership roles in BBYO. It was a very nice honor," she affirmed. Wendy's parents are Steve and Ann Rosenblatt. Gary Shyken, one of the 1993 winners of the Teen Leadership Award, used his stipend to go to Israel last summer for six weeks v/ith a BBYO group. In addition to touring the country, Gary particiLois Schrager pated in an archaeological outdoor adventure in Israel. Omaha and Rockbrook Merchants Associations. "I loved everything we did there," he emphasized. Henry Greenberg commented that he has been Gary's parents are Paul and Susann Shyken. able to identify young people several years after Two other Foundation endowment funds are for they won the young leadership award and was gratyoung leaders in our community who are no longer ified to see that "they have made contributions" to teenagers but are still under the age of 40. the community. The Justin Greenberg Memorial Fund was estabThe Lois Jeanne Schrager Memorial Fund was lished in 1976 by his family to honor the former established in 1980 by Phillip G. Schrager in memvice president and general manager of Philips ory of his late vrife. Department Store, who died in 1976 at 34. Lois Jeanne Schrager was described as "a devoted community volunteer" prior to her death in 1978. She worked for VIDA, a social service organization designed to help juveniles in trouble. She was active in the Nebraska Arthritis Foundation and was president of the Omaha chapter. She served as a volunteer at Children's Hospital and at Bishop Clarkson Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Schrager also belonged to Hadassah and the FORD > MAZDA > SUBARU National Council of Jewish Women. The Justin Greenberg and Lois Jeanne Schrager Just North Of 1-80 On Hwy. 50 Young Leadership Awards are given annually to 9203 South 145lh Street- OMAHA, NEBRASKA68138-3632 honor a young man and a young woman, respec(402)896-â‚Ź000 tively, who have demonstrated personal commitment, dedicated involvement, and exemplary leadership qualities in rendering service to the Jewish and general communities, according to the award guidelines. A committee composed of past honorees selects the new winners each year. The recipients are provided with a stipend worth up to $500 to attend the Council of Jewish Federations General Assembly held each November. Mark Belmont, recipient of the 1993 Henry DIstlngulshad Sarvic* Greenberg Award, said, "It was a great honor for Sine* 193ÂŤ me to receive the award. MIDWEST EAR NOOE t THROAT "It provided me with the unique opportunity to experience the General Assembly in Montreal and to hear from such Jewish leaders as Prime Minister Rabin and others from throughout the world. '
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Endowment fund raising is "the wave of the future," noted Jeff Aizenberg, executive director of the Jewish Community Center. When the old Center was sold in 1970, the proceeds along with income raised through fund raising were invested to help build the new Centier, The fund is perpetuated by a building fund^to which new JCC members contribute when they join the JCC. The JCC Endowment Fund, established in 1973, helps provide for maintenance, operation, and program activities at the Center. Currently, it generates about $70,000 a year in income. "It helps offset our deficits and allows us to provide cultural arts programs and community service programs that are not completely self-supporting," Mr. Aizenberg said. He also mentioned that meeting rooms are available to Jewish groups at no charge. The Center would have to charge more for annual membership fees without the endowment, according to Mr. Aizenberg. The endowment fund financed the cost of replacing leaking pipes in the outdoor swimming pool. The $60,000 project was completed this spring. -I "We could use more in this fund," Mr. Aizenberg pointed out. "Contributions are always wolcome, and he encourages others to contact him if they are interested in starting new funds for the Center. "Endowment funds are key to our operation and to the Federation," he explained. These funds, the Federation and the United Way allocations make up the difference between the Center's expenses and fees charged for membership and programs. "It's not just one person's job to keep this community great," said Steve Nogg in a 1990 interview. "Omaha is very, very special. Its taken people like my parents, Ernie and Adalynn Nogg, and men and women before them, to build our Jewish community to the point it is today." Ernie Nogg died in March, 1993. "I felt it would be a real tribute to Dad, "Steve Nogg continued, "to
Ernie Nogg set up an endowment fund in his memory. "He was proud of the Jewish Community Center. It's such a magni."icent facility. He wanted it to be maintained for his own family and for the community." Income from the Ernie "I-Go" Nogg Memorial fund initially purchased an ice cream machine for the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. Steve and his sisters (Janie Fruchtman of Toledo, Ohio, and Lynne Weinberger of Akron, Ohio) have requested that subsequent income be used for JCC special programming for Jewish youth from preschool through college age. Steve Nogg likes to remember that his father
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"always had a smile on his face." \ Grandfather of eight, Ernie Nogg also "liked to see smiles on kids' faces," as they participated in sports and the cultural arts activities at the JCC, his son said. "My father taught us that once you become part of a Jewish community, you have "to pay rent." It's an on-going responsibility" and "everyone needs to make a commitment" in one way or another. ' "^he giving in itself is fulfilling," Steve Nogg said. "We don't want to let down those people who planned the JCC." Another JCC endowment fund, the JCC Program Scholarship fund was established in 1993 to enable JCC members who cannot, for financial reasons, participate in Center programs. Through this fund, the Center is able to provide partial scholarships for Jewish families to send their children to JCC camps and the preschool. For instance, explained Mr. Aizenberg, "the Bureau of Jewish Education may provide some financial assistance, and the Center is able to help take up the slack." There are about 100 families who cannot afford full membership fees. Endowment funds help the Center fulfill its commitment to the Jewish community which can be described as having "one foot in the world of commercialism and the other in serving the community," Mr. Aizenberg explained. His intention is to run the Center in a businesslike manner while serving the needs of the Jewish community and Jewish groups at the same time.
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Theatre productions are expensive," he emphasized. "The new endowment will give us more independence." Another fund, the Avy L. ahd Roberta L. Miller Fund, which was established in 1978 by Lindsey Miller-Lerman in memory of her parents, funds major productions or exhibits, and films for the Jewish community's cultural arts department. Ms. Miller-Lerman explained that she set up the fund, "because of my parents' particular interest in films — mostly Judaic films." She decided an endowment fund would be the most practical vehicle; because, "I'd rather be building a fund of some permanency." She added that she has been "pleased with the administration of the fund," Bom in Canada, the Millers became naturalized American citizens. Mr. Miller was a mechanical engineer. After he retired, he became active working on behalf of Israel. Although her parents never lived here, Ms. Miller-Lerman has lived in Omaha since 1975. ^«i»-..us A fund set up by Mort and Shirley Trachtenbarg is used to buy permanent Judaic art for the corridors and rooms of the Jewish Community Center building. "Wewanted something unique," Mort Trachtenbarg s a i d M r s . Trachtenbarg, "and we wanted to decorate the empty spaces." She said there were already a number of scholarships available through endowment funds, and she and her husband, who died in 1992, thought the Jewish Community Center could purchase some art exhibited in the various art shows held at the Center. "Any endowment fund is important," Mrs. Trachtenbarg pointed out, "especially the schorla-
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sum allocated to the JCAC has helped support the annual Klutznick symposium sponsored jointly by Creighton University, the Federation, and the JCAC. "The Klutznick Symposium is a unique program that brings scholars from around the world to "Omaha every fall to deliver papers on various Jewish themes," said Steven Riekes, a nephew of Philip and Ethel Klutznick and an attorney who assisted in drawing up the document to establish the Klutznick Program Fund. "No community our size has anything like the Klutznick Symposium," Mr. Riekes continued. "Something of this international scope is fantastic for Omaha!" Philip Klutznick, originally from Kansas City, attended Creighton University Law School. His credits include establishing the Omaha Housing Authority, appointments by President Franklin D. Roosevselt to the position of federal housing commissioner, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower as a delegate to the United Nations, by President John F. Kennedy as U. S. ambassador to the United Nations Social and Economics Council, and by President Jimmy Carter as Secretary of Commerce. Mr. Kultznick was also international president of B'nai B'rith. Today, Mr. Klutznick and his wife, Ethel Riekes Klutznick, live in Chicago. "Phil always had an affection for Creighton University," said Mr. Riekes. "He came up with the concept to establish a permanent chair in Jewish civilization at Creighton. What's so unique about it is that the scholar who fills the chair must be active in programs sponsored by the Federation and the Jewish community," Mr. Riekes explained. The Klutznicks involved Creighton University, a Jesuit institution, with the Jewish community. "He wanted the Jewish community to be involved in studying Jewish civilization as well as for the professor to be involved with the Jewish community." "This resource provides a marvelous opportunity for the Omaha Jewish community to enhance its own awareness of its place in Jewish civilization. Also, Creighton has been a marvelous partner," Mr. Riekes emphasized. "The Klutznick Program
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Henry and Dorothy Riekes are just doing what they think is necessary Henry and Dorothy Riekes are just doing what they think is necessary Supporting the Jewish community of Omaha is *a responsibility. We.think of it as an obligation," they agreed. Both bom and raised in Omaha, Mr and Mrs. lUekes' parents were also interested in doing what they could to help the Jewish community. Samuel and Dora Riekes came to the United States from Russia about the turn of the centuiy with four children. Eventually they had four more. "Diey did whatever they could from the beginning,' said Mr. Riekes, 'and as they became more affluent, they did more, They inspired all their children to become charitable and to become community conscious. It was a way of life for them.' Mrs. Riekes' parents, Anna and Benjamin Chait, came to this country from Latvia. "My piirents were also very generous," said Mrs. Riekes, one of four children. "It was {m important factor in life to them,' she added. Establishing an endowment fund in 1975 to aid Judaic and charitable purposes and responsibilities with regard to the wel fare of Jewish people in Omaha, Israel, and throughout the world, was a natural thing for Henry and Dorothy Riekes to do considering their family backgrounds. Mrs. Riekes became a member of Hadassah early in her married life. She has also been active in Beth El Synagogue, is a life member of National Council of Jewish Women for whom she worked at Nebraska Psychiatric Institute for several years, has been involved in Israel Bonds, and is a member of B'nai B'rith Women and Brandeis University Women. Beyond the Jewish community, Mrs. Riekes helped found the Eastern Nebraska Mental Health Association and served for years on its Board as a charter member. She gave nearly 20 years of service as a volunteer in the area of mental health. The Riekeses have been supporters of the Red
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Cross, the Heart Fund, United Way, Joslyn Art Museum, the Omaha Symphony, and Opera Omaha. However, they are reluctant to talk about their contributions. To them, they simply did what they thought was important Jewish education is especially important to them. They have been strong supporters of Friedel Jewish Academy since it opened in the early 1970's. United Talmud Torah of Omaha is also a beneficiary of their generosity. Although they never mentioned it, in 1990, Mr. and Mrs. Riekes were honored by the Jewish Federation of Omaha with the Humanitarian of the Year Award. The motivation behind setting up their endow-
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help of a scholarship. "Sam Sandlavich (of Lincoln) helped college students by loaning them money," Mr. Richards said. When Mr. Richards repaid the loan, Mr. Sandlavich would not take any interest. He insisted that taking interest would diminish his pleasure in helping others. Instead, he advised Mr. Richards, "Someday you can help someone else." Mr. Richards didn't forget the help or the suggestion. He set up a college scholarship fund at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. "I feel obligated to help others," he said. "When you go to Yom Kippur services, you learn
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High impact giving (continued) itright gifts of cash; gifts of appreciated property, such as stocks or bonds; gifts of insurance; or gi^s of real estate. Clearly, it is often desirable to transfer appreciated property to a charitable remainder trust. That way, you gain a tax deduction based on an untaxed profit. A CRT is essentially an arrangement whereby you trailsfer money or property to a trustee to pay benefits exclusively to you or to another person for life or a certain period of time. When the individual benefits terminate, the property passes for our benefit. Thus the charitable trust has two functions - immediate benefits for you and your beneficiaries and a later benefit for The Foundation's charitable purposes. Charitable trusts generally come in two basic forms - the annuity trust or unitrust. The annuity trust provides you or another beneficiary named by you with a fixed annuity for life. A tax deduction is allowed when you create your trust. Its size, however, depends on your age, payment percentage, and other factors. The annuity payment must be at least 5 per cent of the value of your gift, but it can be more. For example, you might place $50,000 in trust, directing the trustee to pay you $2,500 or more each year for your life. When you die, the trust will terminate, and The Foundation will receive the undistributed balance which will be dedicated to whatever field of interest appeals to you.
The unitrust does not provide a fixed annuity pay out. Instead, the amount of the benefit paid to you, and to any other beneficiary named by you, Js a specified percentage of the value of the trust property as revalued each year. ' The payment must be at least 5 percent of the value of the trust but it can be more. Because the unitrust provides variable benefits, it can be a reasonable hedge against the probability of continued inflation. Also, unlike the annuity trust, additions can be made to the unitrust; and a tax deduction is also allowed for a portion of each new amount contributed. It might be of interest to note that the principal of either standard trust form may also be invaded to make the required distributions to a beneficiary. This is not the case with two other model variations of unitrusts. A charitable remainder trust created during your lifetime produces the most dramatic tax and financial rewards. But the trust can be created by your will. For example, a widow could bequeath part of her estate to a trust under which a child will receive annuity payments for life - with the trust property passing to The Foundation at his or her death. Such a trust will reduce estate taxes and actually increase the income available for the child's security. Just as a CRT can be a vital part of your financial and investment planning, it can also fit in with your estate plans. And, again, Congress has provided
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There are some special yet simple planning opportunities involving plain old fashion life insurance that are worth our consideration. Here are some basics to "set the stage." Life insurance is often a significant asset in almost any estate. In many cases, life insurance proceeds constitute the largest single asset in a person's estate. Life insurance may be purchased for many reasons, including creation of an estate to provide for loved ones, to replace the earning power of the deceased, to fund business buyout arrangements, to secure loans and mortgages, or to favor a particular charity.. It is the latter (to favor a particular charity) that deserves to be better understood by everyone who either owns life insurance or is contemplating a policy purchase. Life insurance purchased years ago may have been bought for reasons that are no longer as important or critical to one's plans as they once were. For instance, the children have grown, college costs and expenses are past, and loans and mortgages have been repaid. If the life insurance policies are no longer needed for family support or liquidity, then a gift of an existing life insurance policy or of an entirely new policy presents a particularly appealing way of meeting your Jewish philanthropic obligations. In addition to one's personal conviction, there is also the ongoing appeal to the donor who will receive an immediate income tax deduction usually equal to his or her basis in the policy. The donor can make additional deductible gifts to the charity by paying the premiums necessary to keep the policy in force. When a brand new policy is purchased and gifted to The Foundation, the donor also realizes a charitable deduction. In any instance, the gift must be irrevocable and designate the charity as the owner and beneficiary under the policy.
Aside from your personal philanthropic convic tions, why should you choose to gift the life insurance? If for no other reason, because the tax laws traditionally have offered an incentive for private philanthropy by providing income, gift, and estate tax deductions for gifts to qualifying charities. With the demise of tax shelters and the elimination of many other deductions aft»r the Tax Reform Act of 1986, the charitable deduction emerged as one of a very few remaining oppolrtunities to reduce an individual's income tax liability. The enactment of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993 ("the 1993 Act") has made charitable giving even more attractive. By raising marginal income tax rates, the Act increases the benefits of taxdeductible gifts made to charity during an individual's lifetime. And as a result of the Act's reinstatement of a top 55 percent marginal estate tax rate, creative charitable giving techniques will continue to play a major role in estate planning for philanthropic individuals and families. GENERAL GUipELINES FOR GIFTING A contribution of a single premium policy transferred at the time of issuance provides a deduction in the amount of the single premium. A contribution of a paid-up policy gives a deduction in the amount of the replacement cost of the policy. A contribution of a policy on which future premiums are payable gives a deduction in an amount roughly equal to the cash surrender value of the policy. A donor who pays ongoing premiums on a policy irrevocably given to a charity is entitled to a deductible charitable contribution for each premium paid. The deduction for a gift of a life insurance policy to a charity is limited to the donor's cost basis in the insurance contract when the value of the contract exceeds the premium payments made by the donor.
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The Zalkins died within six months of each other. To honor their memory, their family established the Allen and Monie Zaikin Memorial Fund in 1983. This endowment was set up primarily to provide equipment and furnishings for the Jewish Community Center preschool. According to Dinah Raful, director of the Jewish Community Center Child Development Center, the Zaikin Fund has provided money to purchase children's furniture, a toddler structure in the preschool playground, and new storage compartments for the children. Next school year, Mrs. Raful will be able to hire a music teacher with funds from the Zaikin endowment. "The Zaikin Fund allows us to look for ways to improve our physical structure and also to enhance, in creative ways, our educational, especially Judaic program," confirmed Mrs. Raful. "To me, my parents were very special...they taught us right from wrong...they saw we had a good Jewish education and good values."
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Enlightened charitable giving By Sheldon A. Bernstein, endowment director, The Foundation Within The Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Omaha are the hopes t^id the dreams, the security and the strength, indeed, the mainstay and the future of the Omaha Jewish community. The resources and opportunities available through The Foundation enable people of vision and generosity to bring solutions to the current pressing needs and the future challenges of our community. Our government, by policy, favors private philant' 'opy, and The Foundation is the ideal vehicle for idonors to use to make charitable contributions of any size while receiving the maximum tax benefits the law allows. The Foundation administers these gifts for the benefit and support of all qualified charitable organizations or any connected charitable activity. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees, distinguished members of the Omaha Jewish community appointed by the president of the Jewish Federation of Omaha and approved by the Federation Board of Directors. It is the responsibility of The Foundation Board of Trustees to determine policy, raise, manage, and distribute funds and provide for the continued growth and development of The Foundation program. Nationally respected and renowned for nearly a century, the Omaha Federation, its agencies, and The Foundation are guided by the spirit of tzedakah, a tradition of performing acts of kindness. You, too, can participate in this ancient tradition through The Foundation's planned giving opportunities thereby enriching your life, protecting your welfare, and securing your family's future. The Foundation is a community resource which .^pu are free to contact for a no cost, no obligation, /confidential consultation. You may include your financial advisor if you wish. Together, we'll make your dreams come true while providing a lasting legacy for generations to come.
WHY GIVE TO THE FOUNDA'nON? By creating an endowment with the Jewish Federation Foundation, you become one in spirit with past generations whose generous gifts are today's legacies and with future generations who will carry forward our hopes and dreams. Your gift will stand the test of time and will bridge the gap from one generation to the next. The Foundation is dedicated to accumulating enduring assets which will help support the stability, continuity, and security of the ejitire Jewish community. The Foundation professionally administers lifetime and testamentary giving plans that will: •Secure support for the on-going needs and safeguard existing services of the Omaha Jewish community; •Accumulate resources to respond to emergencies of the Jewish community locally, nationally, and overseas; •Assist individuals in achieving their personal charitable goals in the most advantageous manner; •Provide seed money for special projects and innovative programs. HOW TO GIVE TO THE FOUNDATION? Each of us, no matter what our financial ability, can help to provide for the future of our Jewish community. The possibilities are endless; the methods of giving are diverse. Whether you make a gift during your lifetime or through your will, The Foundation affords you the opportunity to satisfy both your charitable objectives and financial goals. Establishing an endowment fund with The foundation provides you the opportunity of creating an enduring gift without the management responsibilities, administrative expenses, and burdensome regulatory requirements connected with a private family foundation. You are not required to file separate reports to the IRS, and all recordkeeping and compliance responsibilities are handled by The Foundation.
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Alperson fund helps needy Jews in Omaha area The last endowment created prior to the deadline for this special issue of the Jewish Press was the Paul Alperson Endowment Fund established by his wife, Margie Alperson. The new fund will help needy Jewish families or individuals served through Jewish Family Service who live in the Omaha metropolitan area. "Peicy gave to just about anybody who asked him," said Mrs. Alperson. She described how a friend asked her husband for money, and he responded by sending a check for double the amount asked. He didn't want his friend to think the check was being sent only because it was a request. "Peicy wanted to give because he cared and not just because he was asked," Mrs. Alperson explained. "He almost never said no," she added. Paul Alperson died on Nov. 19,1993 at the age of 62. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Joel, and two daughters, Carol, and Amy Wolf who has three children. Chief executive officer of Omaha Fixture Manufacturing, Mr. Alperson made a successful business out of Omaha Mannequin and Display which he bought 25 to 30 years ago. He was nominated twice for the Small Businessman of the Year Award for the state of Nebraska. He saw "community commitment as a responsibility, not an option," pointed out his son Joel in his father's eulogy. The Alperson s endowed three scholarships at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. A graduate of the University of Nebraska, Mr. Alperson "enjoyed Nebraska football very much," Mrs. Alperson reminisced. "He was very generous to the athletic program." The University honored him as "an outstanding alumnus." The Hillel House at the University of Michigan where Amy attended college as well as the Hillel at
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By Gary Javitch "It is a special dream for many a father to have his son follow in his footsteps and carry on his legacy. Peicy Alperson irealized that desire through his son Joel. Persuaded by hisifather thirteen years ago to join the family business, Joel lefl law school to become vice president of Omaha Fixture Manufacturing. When his father died last November, Joel had been serving as president of the company for five years. He oversees sales, marketing and international purchasing. Four "outstanding" managers run the day-to-day operation of the business. The company sells retail fixtures, like garment racks that display merchandise, internationally. Like his father, Joel shares the rewards for hard work and has instituted a profit-sharjpg plan for his entire company. "My father's biggest legacy to me," Joel said, "was the standard he set for giving to United Jewish Joel Alperson Appeal (UJA)." Despite his heavy responsibilities, Joel has comJoel has not let his father down there, either. They entered the King Solomon's Circle of contrib- mitted himself and his time to giving something utors to the Omaha UJA campaign for people who back to his community. He has intertwined what he sees as his Jewish obligations and his daily life. donated annually more than $25,000. He believes deeply in "Tikun 01am, or repairing He continues that tradition with his pledge this year of $55,000, a number he proudly tells comes the world through God's law. Speaking with convicout of both his personal pocket and the compan/s tion and confidence, Joel described the need for Jews to become involved and knowledgeable about profits. He explains that he is not announcing his pledge world events. He talked about crises as far away as Bosnia. He for his ego. Rather, he sincerely believes that people judge themselves on the basis of what they see is an advocate of active intervention there. He others doing. He wants those that are able to meet wants the youth with whom he works to understand the dangers of doing nothing. or exceed his standard.
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The average daily Medicaid reimbursemient to the Blumkin Home is approximately $25 per resident less than the actual charges. A typical montlily census may include 40 Medicaid residents. "So you see," explained Mr. Dann, "that if you multiply $25 times 40, the Blumkin Hoihe sustains an approximate daily loss > of $1000......$365,000 per year. Bob Lepp noted that "Our biggest challenge is to continue giving high quality care with these shortfalls. But, our elderly are entitled to receive dignity and respect. "The Blumkin Home is a wonderful place, and it represents the work of this community. But that work doesn't stop once the building is built. It needs to be supported." "There are many people who can answer questions about major gifts to the Blumkin Endowment," Mr.Dann said. "You can call me, Norm Smeerin or Yale Richards. Sheldon Bernstein, endowment director of the Federation Foundation, is knowledgeable on all facets and is ready to help you, along with your attorney or je^ry Dann (left) helps Eugene Brandt demonstrate a lifting device. accountant."
What does $36,585 buy these days? Ine of many various models of automoiles. Approximately two shares of lerkfihire Hathaway stock. One year of care in a double room at le Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. Several years ago, the same $36,585 rould have purchased' an additional 82 ays of care. But the costs to run the lome and the increasing nursing and are needs of its residents have resultd 6ftfti year in growing deficits. "In the past, the bulk of the deficit fas paid primarily by using the interst income from the Blumkin Indowment Fund," explained Bob lepp, president of the Bureau For The kging (BFA). Private-pay rates were aised to handle the rest. "Two factors, the drop in Medicaid Bimbursement (along with an increasig number of indigent residents) and 16 lower interest rates that everybody ees with his or her own investments re ominous portents for the future," he laborated. "This is why the BFA is asking the ewish community for help in substanally building up the Blumkin Home Endowment," Bid Jerry Dann recently. Mr. Dann, the immediate past president cf the IFA, is working with current board members Yale icbards and Norman Smeerin on a fund drive to chieve this. "We've already been told that our projected [tendable interest income will drop from $156,000 I the 1994-95 fiscal year to $138,450 in 1997-98. Iven if the interest rates do pick up, it will take a |ng time to make up the losses we are sustaining," e continued. "We urgently need the help of the Jewish comlunity," Mr. Dann said.
"It is crucial to have an endowment large enough to generate the kind of interest income that can be used to offset losses incurred by Medicaid shortfalls. "We are very much aware of the escalating costs to the private-pay residents and their families and want to help them conserve their assets. We do not want to raise their rates continually in order to cover Medicaid losses." This past July 1, the charge for a private-pay resident in a double room was raised five dollars per day to $96.50. Medicaid, which pays for services to indigent people, reimburses nursing homes based upon a formula that is computed daily.
Several generous gifts have come in as a result of a community letter and contribution envelope mailed this past June. The BFA board hopes that this is the beginning of increased awareness and financial help to enable sustaining the following goal: The mission of the Bureau For The A|;ing of the Jewish Federation of Omaha is to fulfill the mitzvah of Mipnei Seivah Takum: "You shall rise and show respect to the aged." -fivm th* Burtau For Tlu Aging Uittion Statmmtnt
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'he BFA is a somewhat unique agency of the Jewish Federation of Omaha in that it is composed of two Separate entities: The Rose Blumkin Jewish Home and the Older Adult Community Programs. The concept of combining and coordinating all services to Jewish older adults of Omaha was initiated in 1979 after an extensive study by professional and lay leaders. It was decided to form a single agency which would be responsible for both the activities of the well elderly and the (then) Sher Home residents. Called the BFA, it simplified the earlier method which put the Sher Home under the aegis of Jewish Family Service and the senior citizen programs under the JCC. By such a consolidation, the total needs of the older adult could be more easily addressed. Thus, a new agency was added to the existing list. Like other agencies of the Federation, it needed to be funded. Federation campaign dollars are the backbone of all annual budgets, but the new BFA seemed to call for a different approach. While the senior community programs could reasonably expect to be supported by the Federation, the new RBJH was in place by 1981, and certain provisions had already been made concerning its support. With great wisdom and foresight, the Federation Board of the day made a momentous decision during the final fundraising for the Blumkin Home. They voted to set aside the sum of one million dollars to be used as an endowment, "the income to be used for maintenance and repair of the RBJH, over and above budget." The actual figures of the endowment were $1,595,216.15 in June of 1981. Since that time, many other endowments and funds have been added; the combined income makes a great deal of difference to the financial wizards who must stretch the dollars annually at budget time. Why? Because the only sources of revenue for the Home are from private pay residents and Medicaid, in addition to earnings of our Endowments. Where does the Foundation come into the picture? It exists to protect and nurture the growth of these funds set up to benefit the Home and to oversee and manage the various funds which were originally dedicated to the continuity and perpetuity of this non-profit nursing faciUty. To say the Foundation "protects and nurtures, oversees and manages" is somewhat ambiguous. Perhaps it would be simpler to describe this process as follows: A committee of professional Investment experts carefully study the best places for our endowment dollars to be entrusted. Among those they have chosen are U.S. Government Agency Bonds and Treasury Bonds,as well as State of Israel Bonds. There are also Equity Funds and Corporate Bonds, the latter A grade or better. Sheldon Bernstein, endowment director for the Foundation, explains that income from the government and the Israel Bonds is "laddered,* which means it is stretched out over either five or 10 years, filling in the gaps. To over-simplify, it all means the income from these investments generates a uniform flow of money over the years. As previously stated, various additional funds and endowments have been added since the original one and one-half million dollars. To better understand, the following list shows the fund and the donor's intentions. Funds might be designated for specific purposes or not, depending on the wishes of the donor. With that in mind, here is the list: Eli M. and Sara Zaildn Endowment Income to be used for the general support of the Dr. Sher Home, its programs and activities, or for any substitute facility for the aged maintained or supported from time to time by the Jewish Federation of Omaha.
Income to be used for necessary m^or repairs and replacements of buildings, equipment and facilities for the Aging (including on a pro-rata basis to be determined by the Federation, such equipment and facilities as may be shared with the Jewish Conununity Center) when required by exhaustion, obsolescence or catastrophic casualty to the extent not covered by hazard insurance. David Katzman Endowment Income to pay the costs of special projects or activities which will benefit the residents of the Rose Blumkin Home of the Jevdsh Federation of Omaha, Inc.
Ruth Riekes Richards Memorial Endowment Annual income given to those programs and pro-,• jects created or administered or selected by the Federation by and through the Sher Home or such other of its departments or agencies which shall be used exclusively for the benefit of the Sher Home or other aged in the metropolitan area of Omaha. Schneider Family Older Adult Program Income and principle can be expended to help the under privileged with cost of transportation to the Blumkin Home for their day care program. Secondary purpose is to help those in need purchase lunch and program tickets for YES programs.
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Vivian Oruch Memorial Fund Income to be used for the recreation of senior citizens in the Jewish community of Omaha.
The income shall be used to support the programs and activities of the Rose Blumkin Home or for any substitute facility for the aged maintained or supported from time to time by the Jewish Federation of Omaha.
Sol Kutler Family Endowment Income will be used to provide dental care for the needy elderly of the Jewish community of Omaha.
Mayer and TiUie Cohen Social and Cultural Endowment Income to be used to help defray expenses incurred by the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home in providing their residents cultural and social arts programs at the Home or elsewhere (opera, symphony, etc.) or video tape rental. Isadore H. and Rose K. Weiner Trust Income to be used to benefit the residents of the Blumkin Home. Rose Blumkin Fund The primary purpose is to utilize the income and principle from the Fund to aid and assist residents of the Blumkin Home who no longer have the financial means to maintain their current patient status at the Home. Loyal B. and Lorene Cohn Ejudowment Fund To be used for the upkeep of the facility for the elderly. Audrey and Joe Kirshenbaum Endowment Fund Fifty percent of net income to benefit the LOVE group of the Bureau for the Aging and 50% to support the programs, activities and special projects designed to benefit the residents of the Blumkin Home or for any substitute facility for the aged maintained or supported from time to time by the Jewish Federation of Omaha. Sara Rose Woskoff Arts and Crafts The purposes are to hire instructors to involve the residents with hands-on arts and crafts and projects in various media; hire artists who will demonstrate and discuss their own techniques and works; encourage outreach programs with local universities; fund workBhops; fund art classes to integrate residents with other generations; buy materials for classes or to display the residents' art; buy hardware and equipment; fund adaptation, replacement and repair of equipment; acquisition of video materials, books and magazines about art and art techniques. Jacob and Lillian Brookstcin Endowment Fund To provide support for special activities, essentially bringing entertainment for the residents of the RBJH; to improve the furnishings in the two lounges at the RBJH or any substitute facility for the aged maintained or supported from time to time l^ the Jewish Federation of Omaha. Cbapman/Chemlak/Sher Fund
Louis Friedman New American Fund Income used for resettlement of Russian Jews. Bureau for the Aging uses income to help pay for meals for these people. Community Seniors Endowment Income to support programs or the purchase of equipment which shall be exclusively for the benefit of handicapped, incapacitated or infirm Jewish aged residing in Omaha, NE. Dr. Isaac and Betty Stemhill Fund Income is to support the programs and activities developed by the BFA. Herbert R. Forbes Memorial Fund Income to aid the Jewish Federation of Omaha, Inc., in its Judaic and charitable purposes and responsibilities with regard to the welfare of the Jewish people of Omaha, Israel and throughout the world. Celia and Nathan Grossman Fund Earned income going to care for elderly, not only at the Home but also the Jewish community at large. If the time is taken to read the name of each TS donor and the instructions regarding use of the funds, one thing becomes immediately clear. It was the explicit intention of the contributor to make certain somebody or some program would benefit for his gift — that is, somebody or some program connected with the older adult Jewish community of Omaha. The Foundation is responsible for always remembering the wishes of the donor. The Foundation and the Bureau For The Aging together make an impressive team.
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The Friedel Family Endowment Fund for the Academy "I was bom Jewish, raised Jewish, have always been Jewish. Not that I have ever been a deeply religious per son, but I feel my Jewishness deeply,' wrote Leonard Friedel in 1986 as he was about to finalize arrangements to establish a $500,000 endowment fund to benefit the Jewish Day School of Omaha. "My wife, Phyllis, and I draw much support from Jewish values and Jewish tradition." "Now, it's time to return some of that support." "It is the obligation of all Jews to give," he pointed out. Continuing, he said, "There are many needs in the Jewish community. The Jewish Day School is just one, and Phyllis and I have chosen to lend a hand. It's no big deal." Nevertheless, the "deal" largely eliminated the school's operating deficit and permitted it to grow to include a full kindergarten through sixth grade program with a continually growing enrollment. The Friedels felt an obligation "to pay back" the city of Omaha and its Jewish community in particular, "for some of the good fortune with which we have been blessed. At the time the endowment fund was established, Mr. Friedel had just sold his business, retired, and moved with his wife to Scottsdale, Arizona. "I felt an attachment (to Omaha) that I didn't want to sever completely," Mr. Friedel explained. "I was contacted by Mort Trachtenbarg, president of the Omaha Jewish Federation. We discussed various options, and since the
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Phyllis and Leonard Friedel amount of money we wanted to contribute was substantial and the Jewish educational needs were substantial, the Jewish Academy seemed to be the answer." Mr. and Mrs. Friedel visited the Day School as they were making their decision and were impressed with the faculty, the students, and the facilities. In appreciation of the endowment, the Day School Board renamed the school, the Leonard L. and Phyllis J. Friedel Jewish Academy. "We decided upon an endowment fund," mentioned Mr. Friedel, "because when one is fortunate enough to be able to fund one, I think it provides the best possible use of those charitable funds. To use a tired and trite expression, it is in fact a 'gift that keeps on giving.' We hope to see the endowment, through the Jewish Academy, provide a source of Jewish educa-
tion which can be acquired at the same time, and in the same place, as a general all-purpose educationi. In some instances, an endowment can be and is given in perpetuity. While I have no crystal ball, I would like to think that the Jewish Academy has many more years of productive life ahead of it." "There is no question that endowment funds are important to any Jewish community. They serve as a method whereby 'those that have' can help spread around some of what they have to 'those that need,' in an acceptable and meaningful manner," Mr. Friedel emphasized. Before moving to Arizona in 1985, Mr. Friedel owned Jerry Leonard for Big & Tall Men which had 26 stores from Minneapolis to Houston when he sold the business. In Scottsdale, he has served on the Board of the_ Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix. Mrs. Friedel is a life member of Hadassah and the National Council of Jewish Women. Proud of her designation as a Ruby Lion of Judah, she also serves on the Board of the Women's Division of the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix. Daughters Lynne and Randi live with their husbands in Austin, Texas, and Scottsdale, respectively. There are four grandchildren in the Friedel family. As for some words of advice to the generations that follow afler them, Mr. Friedel suggested that they te honest, be helpful, be loving, and be generous to those in need." Words he has exemplified through his own acts of tzedakah.
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Ike joined his father in the business in 1950, and together they built it into the nation's largest single-unit jewelry store. In 1973, Ike became president and chairman of the Board of Borsheims. "H6 believed in sharing even when he couldn't afford it," Mrs. Friedman explained. "We were raised to believe that you have to give something back to the community," she continued. "To help someone else can give you more pleasure than doing something for yourself" Mr. Friedman's list of community .service activities is too long to list in its entirety. To mention just a few, he belonged to the Ak-SarBen Board of Governors, was active in the Israel Bonds drive and the Jewish Federation campaign, and a drive to raise funds for the Siena/Francis
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House. The Friedmans made a grant in support of the Employability Program at Sacred Heart Elementary School. Mr. Friedman was interested in organizations that focus on individuals in need of alcohol and drug abuse programs, hospitals, and related groups. "I always felt he was on a mission to feed the world in some way or another," Mrs. Friedman reminisced. She added that "He was very interested in the city, but Jewish causes are our first consideration." "I learned to be motivated to give from Ike," she said. "He did more than believe," she pointed out. She said there is a great need to care for the elderly and to take care of the children. It's up to 'the in-betweens" to make sure the work is done. She feels that the Federation is doing "a fine job" and has been fortunate to have had "some wonderful leadership." She also is encouraged to see the younger generations getting involved in the Jewish community. Roz Friedman said her husband would want to be remembered "as a friend." "Ike Friedman was one of the best friends this Jewish community has ever had," remarked Mr. Bloom. "Ike once said to me that he never thought he would be in the position in which he found himself, but that he did not have to be reminded that he was a Jew and if Jews would not take care of fellow Jews, then who would?"
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I.M. and Selma Tretiak Endowment provides help for community Is Tretiak doesn't like to talk about himself. But Ifsh an endowinent fund," Mr. Tretiak explained, "because from early on, I saw the need for it." In the news articles, letters, and photographs neatly compiled in his albums chronicle a 45-year career 1979, Mr. and Mrs. Tretiak established an endowment fund to aid in the Judaic and charitable purof community service in the Jewish community as poses and responsibilities of the Jewish Federation . well as for many other Omaha institutions. "I have been part of many beginnings and of Omaha. The results have been just wonderful," changes," he noted. "I had good teachers. I worked he said. He emphasized that he and his wife are with Morris Jacobs, Harry Kulakofsky, Milt not the only ones who get "an unbelievable feeling" Livingston, Paul Veret, Harry Trustin, and Lou from seeing what the incomfe from their funds is Hiller. I could go on and on, I was fortunate to doing. "I want people to know the. good feeling they'll get out of seeing their money work." work with them." Mr. Tretiak's own beginning was in a shtetl in "Endowment funds are the backbone of the Jewish Federation," according to Mr. Tretiak. He the Russian Ukraine. His father, Samuel, left, for believes that The Foundation, first run by Jerry America when Isidore was just a baby to earn Rosen and now carried on by Sheldon A. Bernstein, enough to send for the family. Finally, at the age of is being run in a businesslike way. "Without The ten. Is, his sister Ann Gitnick Hahn and their Foundation, the Jewish community would be in a mother were able to join Samuel in Omaha. Is terrible condition." delivered newspapers and then worked in a drugIs Tretiak Mr. and Mrs. Tretiak established another store delivering orders on a bicycle. Later, for many years, he was employed by the Federation in 1978, co-chairman with Harlan endowment fund in 1979 in everlasting memory of Omaha Jobbing Company gaining valuable retail- Noddle of Phase III to plan and build a new Center, their son, Kenneth, who died the previous year. for the Aging to replace the Dr. Phillip Sher Home, "What better way to preserve his memory than ing and merchandising experience. The dream of going into business for himself which he served as chairman, post commander of to help finance worthy projects," Mr. Tretiak came true when he founded Tretiak's, a wholesale American Legion Benson Post #112, a volunteer at observed. Among the projects the Kenneth Ray and retail business of paints and coatings, wallcov- Methpdist Hospital, and a member of the Boards of Tretiak Memorial Fund has provided funding for erings, floor coverings, decorating supplies, and Directors of the Omaha Transit Company, Social are playground equipment for the JCC preschool, hundreds of related items. Over the years, Settlement Association of Omaha, Creche Home for educational materials, the United Talmud Torah of Omaha Merit Scholarship Program, the refurbishTretiak's became the largest store of its kind in the Children, and the Jewish Community Center. Omaha synagogues, Creighton University, UNO, ment of the children's game room at the Center, metropolitan area. Mr. Tretiak married Selma Seka in 1936 and and the Mayo Foundation have also been recipients college students' participation in the UJA College they had two children; Gail Tretiak Kohll and of Mr. and Mrs. Tretiak's generosity. The list is not Mission to Israel, computerized equipment for the Kenneth. The family later grew to include seven all inclusive. JCC Fitness Center, and a new sound system in Mr. Tretiak was a charter member of the Board the JCC theatre. grandchildren. After he retired, Mr. Tretiak enrolled at the of Trustees of The Foundation of the Jewish These days, Mr. Tretiak said, "I'm busy conUniversity of Nebraska and at Creighton Federation of Omaha and he was the first Omahan stantly." He offers to do volunteer work, tutors colUniversity. He has spent the last 15 years taking to be honored as the recipient of the Council of lege students, and even finds time for golf. Mrs. classes for the pure enjoyment of learning. "1 love Jewish Federations Endowment Achievement Tretiak has done her share, too," he added. "She Award in 1986. Other honors include The United did a lot of work with the Red Cross, was a volunit!* he laughed. Jewish Appeal's National Leadership Award in teer at J. P. 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Within The Foundation's family of endowment funds, there are two that are directed towards leadership training. The income from the Sadie S. and J. Harry Kulakofsky Fund, established in 1967, and later the C. M. Nick Newman Fund (featured in another story in this issue) are used for Jewish community leadership education and training. The Kulakofsky Fund has "subsidized the cost of sending our young leaders from Omaha to the biannual Young Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. several times," said Lori Rabb, Federation assistant executive director. The funds were recently approved for the 1996 UJA National Young Leadership Conference. "The money was used to pay for a locally-sponsored Federation agency communication workshop in 1993," Mrs. Rabb added. A facilitator from Trainco Associates in Omaha directed a workshop for about 50 lay leaders of local agency Boards. It is appropriate that the Kulakofsky Fund develops leadership skills. Both Sadie and J. Harry were "leaders in the Jewish as well as the general community for years," said their granddaughter, Saranne Gitnick. The Fund was established in their parents' memory by the Kulakofsky's children. "They were advised that leadership training was a need at the time the fund was being set up," Mrs. Gitnick explained. "It's just a given in our family to contribute to the Federation campaign," she continued. "Both Sadie and J. Harry did a lot of fund-raising," she said, "mainly for the Jewish community, Israel, and Israel Bonds. They felt strongly that we need viable institutions for the following generations." "Philanthropy went back to their parents," Mrs. Gitnick pointed out. "Harry's father came from Lithuania in the 1890s and he was active in the Jewish community helping immigrants. Sadie was raised in the sweatshops of New York as a child. When she was 12, she moved to Denver with her mother. She attended the University of Denver and later she earned a master's degree from the University of California. She was a ghost writer for a professor there. She came to Omaha, because
Sadie and Harry Kulakofsky (1979 photo) she had family here." Mr. Kulakofsky already had two children by his first wife, Sarah Davidson, who died in 1922. Sadie and J. Harry were married in 1924 and added two more children to the family. "Sadie was not accustomed to domestic chores and got involved right away in Jewish activities," noted Mrs. Gitnick. "She grew up in poverty, but she was bright and became devoted to Jewish causes." According to Mary Fellman, "Sadie Kulakofsky was an ardent worker of great strength who was well respected in the community. When she got up to speak, people listened," Mrs. Fellman said. "The Kulakofsky name was respected. Sadie didn't look for glory. They were very generous," Mrs. Fellman added. She remembers how national and international leaders were invited to the Kulakofsky home
where they visited with local leaders of the Jewish community. Harry, who was born in Omaha and owned Central Market grocery with his brother Louie and cousin Reuben, was president of the Jewish Federation (1953-1955) land Beth El Synagogue. Sadie was president of the local chapter of Hadassah, president of the Missouri Valley Region of Hadassah, and a national Board member. She was also active in Federation fund-raising as well as Israel Bonds. The Kulakofskys went to Israel in its early years and again many times. "Sadie was a Zionist all the way," said Mrs. Fellman. "We worked together very well. I admired her and tried to learn from her. She was a wonderful teacher for those of us who came after her," reminisced Mrs. Fellman who among her own numerous community service activities was president of the Omaha Jewish Federation from 1978 to 1980. Mrs. Fellman considers Mrs. Kulakofsky to have been her mentor. Mrs. Gitnick, also a past Federation president and a past president of the Jewish Community Center, believes, "It's critical that the endowment fund be flexible, because the needs change. What matters is that the income is used for whatever is needed at the time. I think the professionals often know what the need is in conjunction with the lay leaders." Mrs. Gitnick feels endowment funds are extremely important, because "there are growing needs, and we always need that extra backup" that endowments provide. "You always have the interest income and the funds stay within the local community. It's an extra protection for the community because there are lean years." She added, "We're a fortunate community. We always pay for our buildings and continue to provide for their upkeep and for inflation." Philanthropy seems to have filtered down through the generations in the Kulakofsky family. "They are active and involved," observed Mrs. Gitnick. The motivation is simple: "We all need each other,"she said.
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has provided for this purpose. Furthermore, even if you have a will, periodic review is important. Federal and state law changes may occur. A move to another state may require a change in the language in your will even though your objectives have not changed. A benefit clary's circumstances may change — orj a beneficiary may die. Will drafting can be quite complex — it is not a do-it-yourself project. Your attorney can tell you whether your will needs updating.
There are many reasons why every adult should have a valid, thoughtful, and carefully planned will. As a legally binding but completely amendable document, it can guarantee that your most important lifetime decisions and desires will be honored and realized after your death. It's usually a document written and executed — with the vitalBequests ly important assistance of an attorney — in accor, You can accomplish some of your personal phildance with certain formalities prescribed by state anthropic objectives by making bequests which are law. Your will is the only realistic means by which simply transfers of property under a will. You you can direct who, specifically, will receive your should be aware of the different forms of bequests property when you die. In the absence of a will, the that can be used to accomplish your purposes. state will distribute your property as directed by The most familiar type of bequest is the general certain inflexible and impersonal state laws — in bequest which specifies that The Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, among others, will ways that could violate your every wish. But there's a lot more to a thoughtful and well receive a designated sum. For example, you might planned will than simply selecting the beneficiaries make a general bequest of $10,000. You may preof your estate. One of the most important docu- fer this arrangement because it is considered a priments you will ever sign, your will affords you an, mary charge against your estate — which means it opportunity to be sure that the distribution of your will almost certainly be fulfilled. property will be a lasting expression of your life. A percentage bequest, an excellent alternative to You may arrange, by will, a special tribute to your the general bequest, states that The Foundation, husband or wife, establish a memorial in the among others, will receive a certain predetermined names of your deceased parents, aid an impover- percentage of your estate. By making a percentage ished friend, or remember favorite relatives with bequest of 10 per cent, for example, you assure yourself that inflation will not reduce the true gifts of personal property. Your professional advisors can help you plan value of the bequest you intended for the benefit of your will to minimize the taxes your estate may The Foundation. owe — and to maximize the amount of your properWhen making a specific bequest, you are directty that will actually go to your beneficiaries. Your ing that one particular property be transferred to will can be arranged to guarantee them all the The Foundation, such as a certain piece of real rewards and advantages of property ownership — estate, the stock from one specific company, or without its burdens and bothers. some other specific property. This type of bequest Additionally, you can arrange, by will, to make is ideal for individuals wishing to give particular meaningful memorial gifts to your favorite charita- stocks or a valuable art object. ble, religious, educational, health or cultural orgaCaution: A specific bequest can be satisfied only nizations or institutions. The cost of such bequests with the property designated in the will. If that can often be reduced if your will is planned to take property has been sold or otherwise removed from advantage of major tax deductions that Congress the estate, The Foundation receives nothing.
A residuary bequest directs that The Foundation receive either eveiything remaining in ylour estate or a designated percentage after all necessary costs, all general bequests, and all specific bequests are satisfied. This type of bequest allows you the flexibility of making several primary bequests with the assurance that The Foundation will be a secondary beneficiary of your estate. But the residuary bequest has the drawback of uncertainty. Sometimes, The Foundation receives only what is left after all primary obligations are satisfied. You might make a primary bequest for a relative with a contingency that if that relative is not living at the time of your death, a contingent bequest will pass to The Foundation. The contingent bequest is often used in the case of a husband or wife who stipulates that if his or her spouse is i^ot living at the time of his or her death, then the bequest specified for the spouse will pass to a contingent charitable beneficiary. This affords you the opportunity to consider naming The Foundation as a primary contingent beneficiary of part of your estate. We invite you to discuss any conditions, contingencies, or restrictions you may desire to place upon your bequest for The Foundation's benefit. Indeed, we may be able to point out special purposes that will add greatly to your own sense of personal satisfaction while maintaining the security you may want to provide for your family.
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Edith and Paul Goldstein funds provide family necessities Before Paul Goldstein died in December 1992 at the age of 89, he would pay a visit each year to Glen Fineman, executive director of Jewish Family Service (JFS). It was always just before Chanukah. "How much money do we need?" Mr. Goldstein would ask Mr. Fineman. "How many kids are there?" "He had a passion for seeing that Jewish children got Chanukah presents," Mr. Fineman said, "and it was very important to Paul Goldstein that Jewish families have the necessities. Mr. Goldstein always said, "'I thank the good Lord for giving me the ability to help other people,"' Mr. Fineman remarked. Today, the income from the Edith and Paul Goldstein Endowment Fund pror vides presents for needy Jewish children at Chanukah as well as food on the tables of needy families on the holidays of Passover, to break the fast at Yom Kippur, and for Chanukah. The food is delivered by volunteers from the Omaha Chapter of Women's American ORT who participate in the Jewish Family Service-ORT Tzedakah Project. In addition to the Goldstein Fund, the food is paid for by other JFS sources, other Jewish organizations, and private donations. "My parents felt very fortunate that they had some surplus funds to share with others," said Gary Goldstein, Paul and Edith's son. When he was a child, Gary Goldstein can remember how his mother would invite military servicemen to their home for dinner especially on Jewish holidays. He also remembers his mother 'adopting' a child from a foreign country through the mail by sending the child letters and money through a charitable organization. Philanthropy goes back in the Goldstein family. Isadore Goldstein, Gary's grandfather and Paul's father, was "heavily involved in Beth Israel Synagogue," noted Gary. "He was a community leader and chairman of the Synagogue building committee."
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lays the golden egg" to explain how an endowrtient fund functions. "You've got to take care of the goose so it will continue to lay golden eggs. The fatter the goose gets, the bigger the eggs," he explained. "I'm very proud that my parents set up this fund, and I'm honored to carry out their wishes by maintaining the fund," Mr. Goldstein added. "The example they set — their generosity, kindness to strangers, and deep feeling for the well-being of the Omaha Jewish community are good examples. I hope it will be handed down to the next generation" "Our agency really depends on endowment funds to help implement our programs and services," noted Mr. Fineman. Income from the funds is used to help needy Jewish people and families who live in Omaha or Council Bluffs to purchase dresses for girls or suits for boys for special occasions like Likewise, Paul Goldstein contributed to Beth their Bar or Bat Mitzvah. These funds have been Israel and also to the Jewish Federation of Omaha. used to buy proper attire for someone to look for a "Even in his last years," added Barbara Simon job. There are funds to provide art and music Goldstein, Gary's wafe, "Paul was very conscious of enrichment, home nursing care or household help the calendar. It was always on his mind. He never in emergency situations. lost track of that." The Lois Jeanne Schrager Fund, established by "Dad was aware that even as the Jewish commu- Phillip G. Schrager in memory of his late wife, has nity got smaller, the needs weren't shrinking. been used to fund Family Life Education workNeeds were growing and the ability to fund them shops and conferences. The C. M. Nick Newman was in jeopardy" Gary Goldstein explained. In Fund has been used for staff development. response to these growing needs, Paul Goldstein In all, Foundation endowment funds provide allocated funds from his long held philanthropic about seven percent of the Jewish Family Service fund to start an endowment fund under the man- budget. agement of the Jewish Federation Foundation. "JFS is grateful to the generous individuals and "Agencies cannot raise enough each year to build families who have made these funds available to the necessary pool of funds," Gary said. The pool of the agency through the Jewish Federation funds created by an endowment fund is never Foundation," noted Mr. Fineman. "As there touched. "It will be there in perpetuity," Mr. becomes a growing demand to meet the needs of Goldstein continued. "Only the income is used," he our local Jewish families, the agency becomes pointed out. increasingly more dependent upon Foundation He used the simple explanation of "a goose that funds."
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Giving passes from generation to generation "We give what we can do — and thank goodness we c6Ln do," said Mrs. Samuel (Bette) Alloy. That attitude was passed from generation to gen eration in Mrs. Alloy's family. "My folks always gave charity," she said. "They didn' want to be recognized. They didn't w^nt anyone to know. It just made them feel good, and they knew they were doing something that was worthwhile." The Bette R. and Samuel Alloy Endowment is one of about a dozen endowment funds 'established to increase the general unrestricted funds available to the Jewish Federation of Omaha, Howard Bloom, executive director, of The Jewish Federation, emphasized the importance of both restricted endowment funds and unrestricted endowments. Together, unrestricted endowments, along with agency and program specific endowments, provide about 7.3 percent of the Federation's total annual income. The endowments also supply other funds directly to the campaign and to other Jewish and non-Jewish organizations. "The agencies are run on funds derived from the annual Federation campaign, from their endowments, and from the fees they charge for their programs and services," Mr. Bloom explained. There are more restricted endowments than unrestricted. Although he was quick to acknowledge the importance of both types of endowments, Mr. Bloom noted, "It's the unrestricted endowments that provide us with the greatest latitude to meet the everchanging needs in a particular year and to support the building and the campus." He also said that he would like to see enough dollars in unrestricted endowments to operate the Federation for an entire year. "That is why we need to develop Perpetual Annual Campaign Endowments. These instruments permit a donor to endow his annual campaign gift in perpetuity," he said. "The Jewish Federation does so much," said Mrs. Alloy, "things we aren't even aware of I feel comfortable leaving the decisions up to the professional and lay leadership," she added. Besides the Federation endowment fund, which the Alloys set up in December, 1993, and the annual Federation campaign, they have been contributors to Beth El Synagogue, the Salvation Army,
include Maxine and Milton Simons, and their son and his wife, Gerald and Judy Simons. Max Riekes, the donor of the Dorothy L. and Max Riekes Endowment, is constantly on the go at the age of 86. "He lives on an airplc^ne," joked his daughter, Linda Riekes of St. Louis, Missouri, Mr. Riekes said he set up an endowment because, wanted to give so that I would always be giving —1 permanently." Irv Sherman credited the first endowment director of The Foundation, the late Jerry Rosen, with being the inspiration behind the Irv and Phyllis Sherman Family Endowment set up by the Shermans in 1991. They realized that the main source of funding for the Jewish Federation comes from Jews as contrasted with large national charitable organizations that can draw their support from all Americans. The Shermans lived in Omaha all their lives until they moved to Rancho Mirage, California, three years ago. They still have three sons who live in Omaha with their families. A fourth son lives in Oklahoma City. All of these funds are available in general to the Federation and its seven agencies for programBette and Sam Alloy ming, administrative costs, and the general mainte25th wedding anniversary photo Siena/ Francis House, the Diabetes Association, the nance of the building and the campus. Over the American Cancer Society locally and nationally, past 25 years, there have been hundreds of donaand the Mayo Clinic, among others. "My mother tions and bequests that have added to the general was one of the earliest contributors to the Torah unrestricted funds which are now administered by Fund of the Jewish Theological Seminary in New The Jewish Federation Foundation which was forYork," Mrs. Alloy mentioned. Today, she, her sister mally organized in 1983. In 1984, a Board of Ann, and her brother's wife, Anna Wiesman, are all Trustees was established, and Federation funds contributors to the Torah Fund. The Alloys are were consolidated under The Foundation umbrella. Mrs. Alloy's parents, Samuel and Sarah Wiesman, also life members of the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society. Speaking on behalf of her hus- immigrated to the United States from Russia. band too, Mrs. Alloy said, "We're thrilled we can They had three children: Bette, Ann (Wolfson) and Ben, all of Omaha. Mrs. Alloy feels strongly about afford to do this." The Alloys decided an endowment fund would be a wanting "to carry on what my parents were doing." Mr. and Mrs. Alloy have three grown children: good charitable vehicle "because it would keep on giving." Endowment funds are "eternal — they William of Topeka, Kansas; David who lives in Omaha; and Roxanne, who lives near Chicago. basically can go on forever." In addition to the Alloys, Bette's brother and his Mrs. Alloy hopes her children will continue the trawife, Benjamin and Anna Wiesman, are the donors dition of helping others. "I hope they will give with of an unrestricted Federation endowment fund. a full hand," she emphasized, "because it does so Other families that have established similar funds much for your life."
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People contribute He understood the sums of money to involvement and the endowment funds need for state and for a variety of reacounty agencies to sons. participate in some of Some are emotionthe deeds accomal, some are pragplished by Jewish matic, and, I susFamily Service, but pect, some are a neither he nor my combination of both mother were entirely Decent people, no comfortable with the matter from which concept. ethnic background, are usually taught In September, 1985, about the giving of they established a charitable gifts. modest fund which Jewish people was to be adminisknow the word tered by Jewish Family Service. TZEDAKA, generalBlary and Jake Wine ly from an early age. The simple instructions were as follows: We are taught the importance of lending a hand where a hand is The income is to be employed for material aid to] needy Jewish families in Omaha. needed; we are taught that while we may not be It was felt, by the donors, it was entirely appropriable to cure all the troubles of the world, we must ate for these fund to come under the aegis of JFS, at least tiy. since this particular arm of the Jewish Federation j The Jewish people of my parent's generation of Omaha existed for the benefit of "needy Jewishj learned by simply observing the way families profamilies in Omaha." vided assistance to newly arrived landsleiter, or JFS is in the perfect position to know who besti perhaps to somebody temporarily down on his luck. fits this description, and most importantly, can] Maybe it wasn't cold cash — maybe it was a bed serve those needs with complete confidentiality. and board until a job was found. Sometimes it was cash . . . rent money or grocery money. Sometimes, a total stranger traveling from It should always be remembered that one point to another got this far .and ran out of the the mitzvah of tzedaka is considered wherewithal to continue. Even a total stranger greatest when the donor is anonymous. wasn't turned away; the "we help our own" philosophy was very strong. Growing up with such values, my late father, Jake Wine, found it difficult to accept the way modMy father died in 1989, but I'm certain it would em social services have somewhat changed the please him to know that every now and then, somebody benefits from his considerate act of generosity. method of helping our own.
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Dr. Morris Brodkey, an Omaha native like his wife, was a physician who practiced in Omaha. He died in 1981 at the age of 72. The Brodkey's daughter, Dale Deborah, died in "Ij want to be remembered with love," said Mrs. 1986. She was 40 years old. Morris (Bess) Brodkey thoughtfully. Chances are At the time of her death, she was assistant attorshe will be remembered not only with love but also , ney general of the state of Nebraska. for all the things she loves. Before she became an attorney, she was an anthroMrs. Brodkey has been involved in libraries for pologist, about 11 years as a member of the Omaha Public "She was interested in ecology, nature, art, and Library's support group, Friends of the Library. was once described as a "renaissance woman," her Ever since she has been involved with Friends of the mother said. Library, she has been chairman of the group's annuMrs. Brodkey commented that "My activities al book sale, its major fund raiser, "a year-round saved my sanity." i job" for Mrs. Brodkey. She also has a son, Mark Brodkey, a surgeon who "She's a real library patron,"* said Mrs. Edythe lives in Kansas City. Wolf, director of the Jewish Federation Library. "He is also generous and interested in the arts," "I've been reading all my life," Mrs. Brodkey she added. .« remarked. The Brodkey Memorial endowment fund was set "I don't know what I'd do without books. I think up to purchase children's books for the Jewish libraries are of primary importance for education Federation and for pleasure." Library. But libraries aren't the only objects of Mrs. Brodkeys generosity. "An endowment fund is a She has also been a contributor to Emmy GifTord permanent way to perpetuChildren'sTheater, Joslyn Museum, Nebraska ate the Federation. Council for Humanities, Fontenelle Forest, Western Endowments are a way to Heritage Museum, Symphony Guild, and Beth El Synagogue. assure that organizations In addition, she was president of Beth El continue to exist." Sisterhood, chairman of the Women's Divisidn of the "An Federation Campaign, president of Dundee School endowPTA, and president of Junior Theater (now Emmy ment fund is Gifford Children's Theater). a permanent way to perpetuate the Federation," she "I grew up in a home where philanthropy was explained. "Endowments are a way to assure that important,' she explained. Her parents emigrated organizations continue to exist." from Russia in the early 1900's and had five chilGardening is another of Mrs. Brodke/s interests. dren. In her 80's now, she recently became interested in "We didn't have much, but we always shared," she supporting the Botanical Gardens, a project being said. "That was my parents' philosophy." planned for an area near the Henry Doorly Zoo and As for why she is involved in so many philanthropic Rosenblatt Stadium. activities herself, she replied, "What would I do oth"I think we're on this world to help others," Mrs. erwise? How could I fill my days?" Brodkey observed. Referring to her personal underIn 1993, Mrs. Brodkey established an endowment takings, "It's a very small effort, but it gives a little fund, Dr. Morris and Dale Deborah Brodkey meaning to life to help somebody else. It fulfills Memorial fund "to honor my husband and my me." daughter."
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Endowment provides large print boolcs "I think that there is not another community with such a small number of Jews that offers the quantity, the quality, and the depth of the collection that we do," stated Edythe Wolf, director of the Jewish Federation Library. *It is really % credit to the community that the Library is supported by the Federation, by endowments and other funds and donations," added Mrs. Wolf, who has been the Library director since April, 1973. She estimates there are some 30,000 volumes in the Library collection. "It's a unique facility," she said. One of the endowments i^hat helps sustain the Federation Library's reputation was established by Rabbi Myer and Dorothy Kripke to purchase large print books of Jewish content. "We have about 200 books in large print," confirmed Mrs. Wolf. Rabbi Kripke noted that when endowment funds were being solicited by The Foundation, he and Mrs. Kripke endowed large print books partially because of an illness that Mrs. Kripke has suffered from for many years. The illness has affected her eyesight. Long before she fell ill, Mrs. Kripke was known for the children's books she wrote. "She would sing in rhyme to our children," Rabbi Kripke said. From those rhymes, came her first two little books, "Rhymes to Play" and "Rhymes to Pray." She is most widely known for eight other published books which reached into virtually every American Jewish community, communities in Israel, and into English and French speaking communities around the world. The books, beginning with "Let's Talk About God" in 1952, became Jewish educational classics. "Let's Talk About Loving," published in 1980, is an example of "her ability to make complex subjects simple," said her husband of 57 years. The Kripkes met in 1932 when both were students at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City. Mrs. Kripke, who earned B.A. and M.A. degrees, has a B.H.L. from the Seminary College. She completed a semester of teaching English in the New York High School system after the Kripkes were married.
Rabbi Myer S. and Dorothy Kripke Soon they were on their way to Racine, Wisconsin, where Rabbi Kripke accepted a pulpit recommendatiqn to Beth Israel-Sinai Congregation. They also lived in Patchogue, Long Island, New York, and then, before coming to Omaha in 1946, they spent five years in New London, Connecticut. Moving to Omaha was not an easy decision for them. In the East, they were near the center of the Conservative movement's life, the Seminary Library, and many rabbinical colleagues. But they decided to come to Omaha, where Rabbi Kripke succeeded Rabbi David Goldstein and remained in the Beth El Synagogue pulpit until 1975, when Rabbi Kripke became Rabbi Emeritus. Involved in the Conservative movement for 57 years. Rabbi Kripke also was a visiting lecturer at the University of Omaha for ten years. Nearly 1,000 students came through his classes at the University of Omaha. He taught until Mrs. Kripke became ill. "My greatest single satisfaction has been in teaching," Rabbi Kripke once said.
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He devoted one day a week to• teaching, at the anfie University of Omaha, a day which could have been his day off. After retirement from Beth El's pulpit, Rabbi Kripke became an adjunct member of the theology faculty at Creighton University. There, from 1975 until now, as associate professor, Rabbi Kripke has been teaching Introduction to Judaism affd Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures, including at times, courses in specialized parts of the Bible. Some of Rabbi Kripke's other activities included serving on the Boards of the National Conference of Christians and Jews, the Douglas County Chapter of the American Red Cross, and Planned Parenthood Federation of Nebraska. He was co-chairman of the Nebraska Conference on Religion and Race in 1964, and in 1969, he was a member of the Mayor's Study Commission on Human Relations. For 10 years. Rabbi Kripke has written a weekly column for the Omaha Jewish Press offering his reflections on the weekly Sidrah. In 1988, a volume of selected columns was published under th title, "Insight and Interpretation. In 1971, Rabbi Kripke received an Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree from the Jewish Theological Seminary. He was twice winner of George Wa.shington Medals of the American Freedoms Foundation. Mrs. Kripke was active in community service, too serving as national vice president of the National Women's League of the United Synagogue of America. She was a speaker for the Women's League and for Hadassah from coast to coast. Sh also taught high school English in New York City, and Hebrew in lower grades and high school in var^ ious religious schools, including Omaha's Hebrew High School, as well as high school and adult classes at Beth El Synagogue. The Kripkes are accustomed to living conservatively. They have contributed to worthy causes rather than spend the money on themselves, "because that's what we're accustomed to," explained the Rabbi. "There is satisfaction in seeing opportunities for learning," he added. "And endowments enable the Federation to be better off by having a backlog of funds so there is an annual income to meet goals on a more or less constant basis." He hopes that his legacy will be to create "an interest in Judaism in children so they will continue to learn on an adult basis." "To learn and to teach" are concepts Mrs. Kripke also hopes will pass on from one generation to the next. Her books, though written for children, have been used in serious adult study. The Kripkes' three children; Saul, a worldrenowned philosopher at Princeton University; Madeline, whose career involves buying and selling out-of-print books and freelance editing; and Netta, mother of two who has taught computer classes are carrying on the tradition. Saul's wife, Margaret (sister of Martin Gilbert, is herself a published philosopher and professor of philosophy) and Netta's husband, Yossi (a comput er expert) have joined with the three Kripke chil dren to set up a new endowment in their mother's honor, the Dorothy Kripke Children's Book Fund. The new fiind will endow the Federation Library's children's book collection. This new fund along with the Brodkey Memorial (see story about Dr. Morris Brodkey and Dale Deborah Brodkey Memorial) "will be sufficient together to fully endow the children's book collec tion," said Mrs. Wolf "We'll be able to buy almost all the chlldren'i books we need with the income from these twj funds."
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roor Dora Wolfson bequeathed $50,000 to Federation Library Dora Bloom Wolfson and her two brothers, Walter and Morris Bloom, were orphaned early in their lives. Their parents, Ida and Nathan Bloom, had immigrated to the United States from Latvia and settled in Omaha, according to Richard M. Fellman, an attorney whose wife was a cousin of Mrs. Wolfson. The three youngsters were sent to the Belfair Orphanage in Cleveland, Ohio, which was run by 6'nai B'rith. That's where they grew up. As adults, Dora and her brothers returned to live in Omaha where they had relatives. "Dora was married for a short time," recollected Mr. Fellman. For most of their lives, however, the Itwo brothers and their sister lived in a small apartment near downtown Omaha "in less than modest circumstances," emphasized Mr. Fellman. Morris worked for the post office, and Walter took on an assortment of jobs. Both served in World War II. Dora worked, too, in a small grocery store for a few years while she was married. She bought everything for herself at a Goodwill Store and at the Hadassah Bargain Center which was near her apartment. Morris and Walter died leaving Dora alone. Eventually, she lived in the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home for awhile, Mr. Fellman said. "While she lived there, she began going to the Federation Library. Later, she felt better and moved into The Paxton Manor Apartments." • "1 remember discussing her will with her," Mr. Fellman continued. "She realized that she had saved quite a bit of money, and we talked about what she might do with her funds. She said she liked the Blumkin Home and the Jewish Coinmunty Center, but her favorite was the
"The Library was picked... because the donor felt from personal experience that the Library is an unusual gem owned by this community which deserves even greater support than it has had in the r past." Federation Library," Mr. Fellman explained. Mrs. Wolfson lived to be 82, according to Mr. Fellman. When she died in 1986, this woman who had "lived like a pauper most of her life," left the following bequests: $4,000 to Beth Israel Synagogue; an additional $1,000 to Beth Israel for memorial plaques for herself, her brothers and her parents; $25,000 to the B'nai B'rith Foundation in loving memory of her parents to be used for youth services in appreciation for the love and care given to her and her brothers as children at the Belfair Orphanage; $5,000 to Hadassah; $2,500 to Brandeis University; $10,000 to the University of Nebraska Medical Center for research for cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer's disease; an additional $2,500 to the University Medical Center for transplanting human organs. Also,$2,500 to the American Diabetes Association; $2,500 to the American Cancer Society; $2,500 to the National Kidney Founation; $2,500 to the Muscular Dystrophy Association; $500 to the Salvation Army; $500 to the American Red Cross; $2,500 to the United Jewish Appeal; $2,500 to the
National Conference on Soviet Jewry luJ $5ii/ >u to The Foundation of the Jewish Foderationi t.T increase the available funds to the Lil -ary for thi acquisition of books, periodicals, tapes, films, I records, and any other items used for circulation. Edythe Wolf, Library director, explained that Mrs. Wolfson specified that the purpose of her endo'vment fund was "to supplement the allocation made to the Library for acquisitions each year by the Federation and was not meant to replace any of the Library's annual budget for this purpose ' T, • fund generates $3,000 to $3,500 a year. Beth Israel Synagogue received all remaini. i fund amounting to more than $50,000, nftr-r pv • men^ A uora Wolfson's final bills. Mrs. Wolfson "wanted to make a gift of consequence and meaning within the money available,'' read a letter notifying The Foundation o*" the bequest. "The Library was picked because Df its need, because of the size of the Librarv, ar .1 because the donor felt from personal experience that the Library is an unusual gem owned Ir. thi.s community which deserves even greater supi .i than it has had in the past." The letter to The Foundation also stated that Mrs. Wolfson's will expressed hope that the Library will grow and expand and that her bequest will stimulate others to bequeath funds to the Library. Dora Wolfson was afraid that someday she'd run out of money and there would be no one to help her. She didn't run out of savings due to the frugal — or what many would even consider impoverishej life — she led. Her final wishes were to do what she could to make sure the day would never come when the institutions dear to her would have to worry about running out of their money.
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Israelis remain cautiously optimistic as Rosh Hashanah approaches By Michele Chabin JERUSALEM (JTA) — As Rosh Hashanah approaches, Israelis are taking stock of the past and planning for the future. Like other Jews around the world, Israelis are praying t'hat the new year will bring peace and prosperity. The question is, wil'l these hopes be ful" 'led? Despite ^ome upbeat media reports in the foreign press, people here say they are plagued with uncertainty, both with regard to the peace process and'the economy. While it is true, as a recent article in The New York Times claimed, that Israelis are less preoccupied with day-to-day survival than they used .to be, opinion polls reveal that people here are still concerned about the threat of war and terrorism. In a Gallop poll taken soon after the signing of the Washington Declaration between Israel and Jordan ii. July, Israelis said they supported a peace treaty with Jordan but not with Sjrria. When asked whether Israel should relinquish control of the Golan, the mEyority of Israelis said "no," adding that they did not trust Syrian President Hafez Assad. No opinion polls are Aeeded when it comes to the state of the economy. While the Times was reporting that Israelis are now e^joying the 10th highest per capita income in the world (about $13,000 a year), most citizens were digging themselves even deeper into debt. With inflation expected to reach 14 percent by the end of 1994, the mfuority of families must borrow money simply to pay their bills each month. Asked if they are optimistic about the coming year, several visitors to a Jerusalem amusement park said "yes," with reservations. •"I'm hoping for the best, you know, but also preparing for the worst," said a Tel Aviv man with two children. "I'm hoping we will have peace in the entire
region," said Shaluf Eliahu, a 27-year-old Palestinian from Jaffa. Eliahu, a construction worker, Said, "rm excited about the prospects for peace, but where are the fruits? "I have Israeli citizenship, so I can't visit Jordan. It's frustrating." Economically, he said, the fruits of peace have been equally elusive. "Things may change in the future, but right now I can't afford to buy an apartment," he said. He stated that "I earn about $1,175 a month. After rent and food, I have almost nothing lefl at the end of the month." Regarding the status of the Palestinians, Eliahu said, "I think things will be worse now that Arafat is here. We don't know what he wants to do, what he has in mind. There's Hamas, which doesn't want to sit down in negotiations, and there's the FLO, which does.
"... All Israelis want peace, but we need a reliable partner, Arafat isn't that." "There are many people, especially among the religious, who don't want peace." This sentiment was shared by a young Jewish father of three, who gave his first name as Shimon. "Did you hear the news today?" he asked, referring to a fatal terrorist attack against Jews in the Gaza Strip. "This is war, not peace." Struggling to contain his anger, he added, "All Israelis want peace, but we need a reliable partner. Arafat isn't that." Still, he said, "I am optimistic, in a personal way.
I have my children, my family. That's enough.' "I'm happy and worried about the future," said Ariella Thumin, an enthusiastic teen-ager who eame on aliyah from England three years ago. "In my personal life I'm very optimistic," she said, "and I really want peace. "But I'm afraid the government will give up too much land. I don't mind them giving up the part of Gaza that the Israelis aren't using, but the Golan is a different story. "Vfe need it to protect ourselves, for security reasons." When asked if she and her family Had benefited from Israel's rising standard of living, she laughed. "Making aliyah is very difficult. Things cost more in Israel than they do in England or America, but we earn much less money. Everyone I know is struggling." Gazi Halabi, a 40-year-old Jerusalem Arab, took a more optimistic tone. Surrounded by his wife and children, he said, "I think this year will bring us closer to peace, and people around the worW will want to invest here. We will get there, eventually, and my business is already benefitting." Aryeh Abergel, an Orthodox Jew from Jerusalem, was also upbeat. Looking around at the amusement park, where both Arabs and Jews ery'oyed the carnivallike atmosphere, he said, "This place expresses all of our hopes for the future. "This is our first time to the park, and I have to say that we are enjoying the atmosphere, seeing Jewish and Arab kids together, enjoying the same things, gives me a good feeling." Abergel, who came to the park with his wife and young son, added, "Perhaps, if the parents of these kids see their children play together, they will find a way to reconcile their differences."
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HUGE OPEN-AIR DEMONSTRATION IN NEW YORK DEMANDS RESCUE OF JEWS FROM EUROPE NEW YORK, July 31 (JTA) — Tens of thousands 01 Jews and non-Jews crowded Madison Square Park today at an open-air mass- demonstration in behalf of the Jews of Hungary and other parts of Nazi Europe sponsored by the 64 affiliated agencies of the American Jewish Conference with the cooperation of the American Jewish Committee and other national organizations. Speakers at the demonstration included Assistant U.S. Attor<ney General Norman M. Littell, who is secretary of the National Committee Against Persecution of Jews; Dr. Stephen S.Wise, president of the American Jewish Congress and cochairman of the American Jewish Conference; Judge Joseph M. Prodkauer, president of the American Jewish Committee; Henry Monsky, president of B'nai B'rith and co-chairman of the American Jewish Conference; Adolph Held, president of the Jewish Labor Committee, and many other noted Jewish and Christian leaders. The huge mass-meeting in which Jews frt)m all walks of life participated adopted a declaration stating that it is not yet too late "to save thousands upon thousands" of Jews for the day of liberation. MUSSOLINI'S RACIAL OFFICE LIQUIATED IN ROME; REINSTATEMENT OF JEWISH TEACHERS ORDERED
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LONDON, Aug. 2 (JTA) — Ten-thousand Jews were murdered in Kaunas, capital of Lithuania, just prior to the German evacuation of the city, it is reported today by the Stockholm correspondent of the London Times.
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When I traveled to Europe this summer with two other •' wish teens and a group from Westside High School, I was amazed to see how Judaism had simply vanished from the face of Western Europe. We saw cathedral afler cathedral and church after church- The Westminster Abbey, Notre Dame, and the Duomo. It wasn't until we had journeyed through England, France, Switzerland and Austria that wc actually got to see a bit of our Jewish heritage How ironic it was thai we arrived in Germany on a sunny morning, heading for a place that would put a big cloud in our heart, not to mention a lump in our throat. The first thing we taw was a sign at the entrance. It was large and black, in a way a bit myBt«riouj. It was vrritten in German. My friends Nikki Cohn and Allison Boehm didn't read German, but we didn't need to. We already knew what it would read Wandering through the tilent pathways of this horrible place gave us all a chill. The thought of our people stumbling over the same rocky sidewalks more than 50 years ago was lo real and so •asy to imagine. We saw the barracks and old liv-
ing quarters that we'd only seen in Schindler's List. Somehow the movies always make things appear bigger, but they were real this time- no bigger than the back seat of a sports car (which isn't very big at all) Next, we visited many memorials, not just for the Jews, but for Gyp.sies, Catholics, and children, all spread out at different points around the camp. Nikki and I were surprised to see a memorial just like one we had seen at Yad Vashem in Israel not even a year ago. We came upon a small rock of granite with two lit candles and some flowers in front of it. It meant a lot to Allison, Nikki, and me, as Jews, to place rocks of remembrance upon it. Behind the small memorial, engraved in stone (how symbolic) it read in five different languages "NEVER AGAIN." Nothing could have been so powerf\il to us at this moment. Our expedition to the more hidden areas of Dachau brought us to the Krematorium. Walking up the stairs to ent«r this horrid room was one of the hardest things I've ever done. I don't know how the others felt when we reached the inside and saw these huge ovens, but I was really confused. Should I feel sadness for those who died here, mad-
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ness for Hitler, or just plain happy to be alive? I left the room pondering this and as I finally snapped back into reality, we were passing over a small, bubbling creek. The beauty of the stream suddenly shattered when I observed the spirals of barb-wire, layer after layer lining the banks. I then realized how ironic it was that the beautiful stream was on the OTHER SIDE of the barb-wire. It symbolized another world to me, lush and plentiful on one side, cold and cruel on the other. As the time we had to spend at the camp dwindled down, we headed to the memorial constructed in memory of all the Jews who never left this place. I laid a rock down at the iron gates as my heart beat fast. It beat for the six million hearts that don't beat anymore We traveled Europe learning as much as possible in between all the fun we had. As far as Judaism, it's not so prominent or common these days in Western Europe. Most of our memories will be of the Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, or the Vatican, but one memory that will alwio'i be in my heart is the one that touched me the most, Dachau.
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Synagogue Activities Candlelighting Monday, Sept. 5 Tuesday, Sept. 6 Friday, Sept. 9 Wednesday, SepL 14
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TEMPLE ISRAEL Friday, Sept. 2 Services
7:30 p.m .
Saturday, Sept. 3 Shabbat morning services
10:15 a.in.
ROSH HASHANAH Monday, Sept 5 irst Service Second service
6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m
Tuesday, Sept. 6 Morning Service 10:00 a.m. Young Children's Service 2:00-2:45 p.m. Family Youth Service 3:00-4:00 p.m. SHABBAT SHUVA Friday, Sept. 9 Services 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Shabbat services 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 Memorial Service 1:00 p.m. (Temple Israel Cemetery)
TEMPLE ISRAEL BOARD OF TRUSTEES President Robert L. Freeman Vice President... Jane Rips Vice President t Michael Walts Vice President .' Sandy Passer Secretary ...Sally Kaplan Treasurer Spencer Brookstein Honorary Vice President Ajon Farber Past President Jerome Milder BOARD MEMBERS Jeanne Angalet, Jerold Dann, Steve Danon, Marc Delman, Dennis DePorte, Alan Fredricks, Sam Fried, Don Greenberg, Josh Katelman, Angela Krieger, Lisa Lewis, Mary-Beth Muskin, Steven Redler, Larry Hoffman, Howard Shrier, Stephen Simon, Suzanne Singer, Sally Zipursky, Tim Zweiback. TEMPLE ISRAEL SISTERHOOD President Sally Zipursky Vice-Presidents Wendy Manvitz and (education) Sue Fredricks Vice President Julie Martin (Membership and programming) Vice-President Jeanne Angalet (Ways and Means) Recording Secretary Diane Graul Corresponding Secretary Karen Pilley Treasurer Deb Sherman Dues Secretary Maria (3oldberg Cohen Vice-President Vicki Chesen (Sisterhood services) Past President Sandy Passer
TEMPLE ISRAEL'S MEN'S CLUB President Alan Fredricks Steve Danon First Service 6.30 p.m. Vice President and Publicity Alan Fredricks Second Service 8:30 p. m. Treasurer Membership : Harry Gates lliursday, Sept. 16 , Morning Service 10:00 a.m. Social Action and Community Service Co-Chairmen Philip Wolf and .. followed by Ethics panel discussion Harold Needleman Young Children's Service 1:30-2:15 p.m. Family Youth Service 2:30-3:15 p.m. TEMPLE YOUTH GROUP Afternoon Service 3:30 p.m. ., Josh Katelman Yizkor and Neilah Services 4:45 p.m. President YOMKIPPUB Wednesday, Sept 14
BARMTIZVAH Andrew Boehm Jease Bordy Michael Bresel Brian Diamond Stephen Drucker Adam Green wald Eric Hamburg Zachary Jacobson Mark Javitch
Brian Joseph Adam Kohn Charles Landow Louis Newman Andrew Novak Jacob Pilley Tony Renstrom Evan Robinson David Rosen BATMITZVAH Elisa Gerber Carrie Kaplan Lena Kogan Jaime Pisci Paige Roberts Nikki Komanik
Jessica Blumkin Morgan Denny Katie Eggers Jane Fishel Nicole Flatowicz Jennie Gates BIRTHS DAUGHTERS Mr. and Mn. Mark Berkowitz Rabbii Laura Rappaport and
Mr. and Mr>. Ron Liggett Dr. and Mrs. Alexander Miller
Dan Pink Mr. and Mra. Ed Fried Mr. and Mn. Mark Oroan* Mr. and Mra. Mace Hack Mr. and Mra. Steve Levingcr
Dr. and Mra. Eric Phlllipa Mr. and Mra. Bruce Simon, Mr. and Mra. David Sloaburg Mr. and Mra. Paul Thonua
SONS Mr. and Mra. Thomai Baker
Mr. and Mn. Steve Machov
Mr. and Doug Benaon Mr. and Mra. Robert Cohan Mr. and Mn. Mark Daan Mr. and Mn. Henry Davii
Dr. and Mn. Dmiglai Moas ttr. and Un. David Noodell Alliioa Laieoavand Uwii Pachman
Social Action Vice President Programming Via. President Religious Vice President Treasurer Secretary TYGLiason
...Brian Siff MindyColcher Jeremy Evans Rachel Roberts Katie Kaplan Marci Brookstein
MARRIAGES BREDE Mindy Cooper Wendy Dann ; Ellen Freeman Beth Goldstein Gwen (jomez Ellen Gottlieb Dara Grossinger Shirlee Jensen Amee Kavich Kolene Martens Amy Novicoff Janice Prideaux Andrea Redler Carin RofTman Debra Somberg Kim Trusty Jennifer Turkel Leslie Wolpa
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GROOM Barry Plotnick Alan Adato Steven Siref Daniel Bernstein Richard Siref Craig Saylan Dan Redler Norman Smeerin Theodore Zetzman Alan Kohll Scott Frenkel David Merritt Kenneth Jacobs David Rosinsky Dr. Johannes Koch James Simon David Militti Marvin Cross
DEATHS Lottie Abramson, Henry Appel, Louis Babendure, Hilda Baer, Helen Baker, Helen Riekes Beber, Ethel Batt Bleiweiss, Cterald Braley, Emanuiel Drutman, Cecelia Budwig, Harold Cherniack, Kosella Civin, Mr. and Mra. Barry Engel Mr. and Mra. Jonathan Robert Cogan, Harry A. Cohen, Jack E. Cohn, Sam Sr. Airman and Mn. David Pradkin Rockman Davidson, Edward Doucet, Ann Epstein, David Cantor Karan Webber and Wendy Budwig and Larry Scannell Friedman, Pedro Luis Glusman, Myra Joy Goldman, Rooan Ollat Mr. and Mn Richard Schrager Patti Ann Goldner, Faye Gold ware, Joseph Goldware. Mr. aiid Mra. Jim OlaMr Mr. and Mn. Larry Blraf Dan Oordman, Esther Gordman, Richard Mr. and Mn. Palrtek Hale Mr. aad Mn. Alaa Stoler Gummers,Verda Horan, Bruce Horwieh, Helen Mr.andMra.BUphanHarria Mr. and Mra. Co. Vinci Kaplan, Sam Katelman, Jeanette Katx Kat«lman. Mr. andMra-RohZlaMl Mr. andMra.JameyLewin Dorothy Kushner, Stuart Levi LenntU, LaBrina Mr. aad Mn. Adam Zwaiback Mr.aodMr«.DavidlCohll Liberman, Max LuefschueU, Bemice Magid, Nathan ManUl, Jack W. Marvr, Paulina Mayer, Batty Marx, ADULT EDUCATION Louis Elewitc M«yar, Julian Milder, Sam Minkin, Sittirhood Adult Education clui Thursday, S«(>t. Abram Misls, RobarU Ocain, Dora OsarofT, Dennis 6, from 10 «.m. to 12 p.m., lad by Rabbis Aerial and PMsar, Jarry Pasaar, Paulina Paarson, CHxala Pinchas, Zalla Rasnick, JoMph M. IU«a, Julia BdbntU, Maxina
Rosen, Dora Sherman Rosenblatt, Jae Rosenstock, Shirley Rae Salkin, Roy Samis, Fay Katelman Sekar, Ruth Roffman Shapiro. Also, BoUbie Shapiro, Harold Sherman, Hy iS. Shrier, Harry Sidman, Tilly Simon, Leah Sperling, Ann Stem, Jay Stoler, Isadora Weiner, Miriam ISaitschek, Lucille Zelin sky, GertrudeZweiback, and Sam Zweiback. TEMPLE ISRAEL MEMORIAL SERVICE Sunday, Sept. 11,1 p.m. Rabbi Azriel, Rabbi Stiel and Cantor Yablonski will conduct a memorial service at the Temple Israel Cemetery, 6412 North 42nd St.
CONGREGATION TIFERETH ISRAEL Friday, Sept. 2 Services
8:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3
Services
9:30 a.m. Monday, Sept 6 ErevRosh Hashanah 8.00 p.m. ROCH HASHANAH Tuesday, Sept. 6 1st Day Services 8:30 a.m. Jr. Congregation 11:00 a.m. Mincha, Ma'ariv 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Sept 7 2nd "Jay Services 8:30 a.m. Jr. Congregation 11:00 a.m. EREVYOMKIPPUR Wednesday, Sept 16 Services 6:30 p.m. YOMKIPPUR Thursday, Sept 16 Services 8:30 a.m. Jr. Congregation 11:00 a.m. Mincha 5:00 p.m. Fast will end with the blowing of the Shofar CONGREGATION OFFICERS President Ophira Bahar Vice-president Steven Sommer Secretary... CeWHill Treasurer Howard Feldman Trustees Alan Hersch, Bryan Misle Stuart (joldstein MARRIAGES BRIDE GROOM JanePitlor Michael Snyder Elyza Kay Richmon JefTSpinner Amanda Lainof Eric Hoffman Barbara Wishnow Tom Jacobs BIRTHS SONS DAUGHTERS Jeffrey Payne & David & Julie Brockman ner Jodie Stein Steven & Karen Sommer BARMTTZVAHS Aaron Bowers Ben Bryant Grant Goldstein DEATHS
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ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME Services
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ROSH HASHANA Monday, Sept 6 Erev Rosh Hashana 7;00 p.m. Tuesday, Sept 6 First day 9:(X) a.m. Wednesday, Sept 7 Second day ..9:(X) a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Shabbat Service 9:00 a.•. YOM KIPPUR. Wedneaday, Sept 14 KolNidre 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept IS YomKippur 9:00 a.in. Yiskor 10:30 am. Mincha ft Nilah „....e:46 p.OL
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Synagogue Activities BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE Services are conducted by Rabbi Joseph Friedman and Rabbi Israel Bendelstein. Friday, Sept. 2 KabbalatShabbat Services 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3 Morning Services 8:45 a.m. EREV ROSH HASHANA Monday, Sept. 6 Morning Service 8:00 a.m. Mincha 7:30 p.m. ROSH HASHANA Tuesday, Sept. 6 Morning Service 8:30 a.m. Torah Readifvg 10:00 a.m . Sermon 10:30 a.m. Shofar 11:00 a.m. Musaf 11:30 a.m. Mincha 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept 7 Morning Service 8:30 a.m. Torah Reading 10:00 a.m. Sermon 10:30 a.m. Shofar 11:00 a.m. Musaf 11:30 a.m. Mincha 7:30 p.m. lliursday, Sept. 8 Fast of Gedalia begins 5:45 a.m. Morning Service 6:30 a.m. Mincha 7:15 p.m. Fast ends 8:27 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 Morning Service 6:30 a.m. Kabalat Shabbat 7:00 p.m. SHABBAT Saturday, Sept. 10 Morning Service 8:45 a.m. Lesson with the Rabbi ..6:25 p.m. Mincha .7:25 p.m. Sunday, Sept. U Morning Service 8:30 a.m. Kever Avot Services Golden Hill Cemetery 11:00 a.m. B'nai Jacob Cemetery 11:30 a.m. Beth Shalom Cemetery 12:30 p.m. BHH (Fisher Farm) 1:30 p.m. Mincha 7:25 p.m. Monday & Tuesday, Sept. 12 and 13 Morning Service 6.30 a.m. Mincha 7:25 p.m. Wednesday, Sept 14 Morning Service 6:30 a.m. Mincha ....2:00 p.m. KolNidre 7:30 p.m. No food after 7:30 p.m. YOM lOPPUR Thursday, Sept. 15 Morning Service 8:30 a.m. Sermon 10:45 a.m. Yizkor 11:15 a.m. Mincha 5:00 p.m. Neilah 6:30 p.m. Fast ends 8:15 p.m. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS President Leon Shrago Co-Vice Presidents (administrative) Myra Oberman Julee Katzman Vice President (financial affairs) Barry Kricsfeld Vice President (membership) Donald Gerber Treasurer Mary Grossman Secretary Susie Shyken BETH ISRAEL SISTERHOOD Co-ordinator Georgia Ann Steinberg Vice President (fund-raising) Charlotte Kaplan Vice President (programming) Bev Franklin Treasurer Mary Grossman Recording Secretary ...,., Susie Shyken Financial Secretaries Leah Siegal Sylvia Katzman Cabinet Tibe Stoler Frieda ElewiU ConsultanU Melissa Friedman Jeanette NadofT Annette Fettman
BIRTHS
SENIOR NCSY President Vice President Treasurer Secretary
Josh Gonsher Melissa Katzman Amanda Mack Jeff Katzman JUNIOR NCSY President .i....,„... Jacob Kataman Vice President .........'. Adam Nichols Treasurer Sarah Grossman
BETH EL SYNAGOGUE ROSHHASHANAH Monday, Sept 6 Services
8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept 6 Morning Service „ 8:30 a.m. Alternative Service 9:46 a.m. Tashlich Service , „ ..5:00 p.m. Minha-Ma'ariv ..!. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, Sept 7 Morning Service 8:30 a.m. Minha.Ma'ariv 7:45 p.m. SHABBAT SHUVAH Friday, Sept 9 Services 6:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept 10 Morning Services 9:30 a.m. Minha-Ma'ariv 7:35 p.m. Sunday, Sept 11 Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. (at Beth El Cemetery) YOM KIPPUB Wednesday, Sept 14 Kol Nidre 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 Morning Service 8:30 a.m. (includes Yizkor and Musaf) Alternative Service 9:45 a.m. Study Session with Rabbi Harlow 4:00 p.m. Minha-Ne'eila...; 5:25 p.m. Sounding of Shofar ...Approx. 7:55 p.m. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President ......Bruce Friedlander Vice Presidents i.... Bruce Shackman Hollie Fineman Ed Fried Secretary -. ; Michael Abramson Treasurers , Howard Epstein Sanford Friedman COMMITTEES Enid Blumenthal, Harvey Cooper, Saul Davis, Bob Epstein, Ron Feldman, Joe Ginsburg, Bill Ginsburg, Margie Gutnik, Dr. Bruce Gutnik, M'Lee Hasslinger, Marcel Kahn, Ilene Klein, Steve Rabb, Lynn Remer, Howard Ruback, Seth Silberstein, Sherry Shapiro^ Susan Silverman, Stephen Skid, Martin Wolf, Phyllis Zabin. WOMEN^ LEAGUE Vice Presidents Helen Kay Joye Wees and Donna Olesh Gayle Tichaurer Enid Blumenthal and Norms Shpayher Secretary Financial Services Treasurer Directors
Membership Ways and Means Administrative
Education/Programming Hanna DeBruin Judi Moore and Beth Ginsburg Arlene Caplan Darlene Golbitz, Toby Kagan, Sheila Rosen and Dottie Rosenblum MEN'S CLUB
President Treasurer
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SONS Adeev Potash Ezra Potash Alexander Fox Michael Wolberger Daniel Schlessinger Daley Herzog
DAUGHTE Marissa Kahn Elizabeth Salkin Sarah Littky Cxabrielle Fried Abbey Giller •
BARMTTZVAH Ryan Malashock David Renn^rd Todd Robinson Eric (joodman Adam Rich Jonathan Zoob Hal Senal Jeffrey Nathan Eryk Gilinsky Alex Wolfson Jonathan Collis
BATMTTZVAH Katya Kuzmina Anna Raful Gila Drazen Elayne Ginsburg Annie Nogg Tiffany Eisenman Melissa Shapiro Jennifer Rifkin Melissa DeBruin Robyn Frank
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DEATHS Lottie Abramson, Beth Adams, Helen Beber, Ida Berg, Morris Bervin, Clayton Block, Bob Cosnow, Ann Epstein, Lena Falk, Walter Feidman, Harry Freshman, Jack (Jersh, Myra Croldman, Louis Cioldston, Dan Ciordnian, Esther Gordman, Isadore Gordon, Simon Green, Fannie Greenberg, Bernard Greenberger, Rose Gross, Jerome Jacobs, Ariel Juster, Ben Kaslow. Also, Jeanne Silver Kirk, Martin Kolnick, Harry Kuklin, Dorothy Kushner, Ada Levine, LaBrina Liberman, Louis Mayer, Estelle Murow, F. Ralph Nogg, Max Novak, Emma Ocanto, Frances Plotkin, Eugene Rich, Dora Rosenblatt, Sam Rosenblatt, Ri va Schultz, Samuel Schultz, Rose Schwartz, Tilly Simon, RobertSmith,FannyStein,AnnStem,DonaldSwartz, Esther Weiner, Sara Woskoff, Walter Woskoff,
B'NAI ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE The RECONSTRUCTIONIST CONGREGATION Friday, Sept 2 Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept 6 Erev Rosh Hashana 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept 6 ^ ROSH HASHANA ^ Shachrit. , 9:15 a.m. Torah .....; '. 10:00 a.m. Musaf 11.00 a.m. Tashlich 5.30 p.m. (with potluck"dairy/vegetarian-at the home of Ann Carpenter and Marti Nerenstone, 33 Indian Hills Rd., Council Bluffs). Friday, Sept. 9 Shabbat Tshuvah Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept 11 . Cemetery Service 11:00 a. m. (at Bikur Cholim and Oak Hill Cemetery) Wednesday, Sept 14 M Kol Nidre, B'nai Israel 6:30 p.m. "
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BIRTHS SON Lionel and FCaren Wolberger BARMTTZVAH Jonathan D. Salmi
Seth Silberstein MARRIAGES Aaron Shefren, Andrea Collis, BRIDE GROOM Sarah Raful, Heather Olesh, Jenni Schlossman JcffFertier Jeff Shapiro St Jennifer Kay DEATHS MARRIAGES Avrum Katelman, Jeanette Kat«lman,Sam Katelman. BRIDE GROOM Deborah Frenkel....,^.„„........,Robert O. Goodman Marriage Jane l»itlor „ Michael Snydcr (out of town) Heidi Meyerson Seott Schneiderman BRIDE OROOM Laura Rachel Kat7 .'ohn RobertiWiesmAft''
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Sweetening the New Year By Naomi Arbit FOX POINT, Wise. (JTA) — The Jewish High lolidays are a time of introspection, repentance ihd renewal. Rosh Hashanah also is a joyous time or looking forward to the year ahead. Friends and family members exchange the warm greeting, L'shanah tovah, "May you be inscribed for a good new year." "May it be a good, peaceful and sweet year" is he theme of the holiday and the theme is taken litrally with many sweeteiied foods. i The holiday dinner will begin and end with iweet dishes. The traditional Sabbath bread, chalah, is baked in a round shap« and may be studded rith raisins. It will be blessed and sliced at the beginning of he meal and is served with slices of apple. Both ire then dipped in honey and eaten. A Rosh Hashanah dinner is a good occasion to iry something new rather than preparing the stanlard Sabbath dinner. ^^^^^
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Stir together the 1/2 cup soy sauce, onion, garlic, oil and ginger root. Place chicken in a plastic bag and place in a bowl. Pour the soy sauce over the chicken and close the bag. Chill for 3 hours, turning the chicken occasionally to distribute marinade. Drain. Skewer the chicken neck skin to back. Tie legs to tail; twist wing tips under back. Place chicken, breast side up, on a rack in a slmllow roasting pan. Roast in a 375-degree oven 1 l>2^hours or until drumstick moves easily. Mix 1/4 cup honey with 2 tablespoons soy sauce. Baste chicken with honeysoy mixture during the last 15 minutes of roasting time. Serve with Tomatoes Provencal. Makes 6 servings
Caesar Salad With Smoked Salmon (Lox)
Whisk vinegar, mustard, garlic and thyme in a mall bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season to taste rith pepper. Salad: 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces 1 cup croutons 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional) 1/4 pound smoked salition, cut into strips lemon wedges to garnish, if desired Combine lettuce, croutons and cheese in a large Blad bowl. Add enough dressing to coat; toss well. >ivide salad among plates. Top with salmon strips; amish with lemon. Makes 4 servings
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Tzinunes 2 lbs. carrots, cleaned, sliced 1/2-inch thick 3 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled, sliced into chunks 12 oz. dried pitted prunes 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 cups water In a 4-quart casserole. Combine all ingredients. Cover and bake 1 hour. Uncover and continue baking one more hour, stirring occasionally until potatoes and carrots are tender and water has evaporated. Makes 8-10 servings Tomatoes Provencal 6 large tomatoes, cut in half 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/4 cups fine bread crumbs 1/2 cup snipped fresh parsley 2 teaspoons basil 1 teaspocyi thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Honey Cake 4 eggs, separated, 3 1/2 cupt flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons cocoa 1/2 cup oil 1 1/3 cups honey 1 cup cold coffee 1/4 cup sugar Option: 1/2 cup chopped nuts and/nr raiaina may be added
Mushroom Lentil Soup ' 4 cups chicken broth , I 4 cups water ' 1 cup dry lentils, rinsed 1 28-oz. can whole tomatoes, chopped with their juice 1 6-oz. can tomato paste 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 cup each, sliced carrots and chopped celery 1 large onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3-4oz.dried mushrooms, soak in warm water 15 minutes 1 cup dry uncooked small pasta 1 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon each: basil, oregano, rharjoram, pepper 1/4 cup wine vinegar In a stock pot or large pot, combine broth, water, lentils, tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, vegetables and garlic. Bring to a boil; lower heat, cover pot and simmer 30 minutes. Add 2 1/2 cups niOre water, pasta, mushrooms, spices and vinegar and simmer for 30-45 minutes more. Remove bay leaf before serving. Makes 12-13 cups Honey Glazed Chicken 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger root or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1 4-5 lb. whole roasting chicken 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce
^n a small skillet, heat oil. Add onions and saute until softened and just [olden in color. Combine all ingredients except the matzah meal n a food processor. Using the metal bladt^P'process until almost imooth. Remove to a bowl. Stir in enough matzah meal to give it the •equired texture. Taste and correct seasonings. Chill several hours or over night. Serve with rye tread rounds or crackers.
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Reconstructionist Synagogue of greater Omaha. This is certainly going to be an exciting new year for us! For the first time, our congregation has a resident Reconstructionist Rabbi, and it is the first time this Reconstructionist Rabbi has lived in the Heartland. Even before I moved to Omaha, the envious comments of fellow Jewish professionals told me that I was joining a vibrant Jewish community. My first positive impressions have been strengthened by the warm reception I have received from everyone I have met from all parts of the community and I am very glad to be here. I am looking forward to working with the B'nai Israel community. Although many think of us as the "Council Bluffs Synagogue," a majority of our members and many of our activities, including Religious School, are in Omaha. In this new year, we will continue to expand our activities here in Omaha and we hope many of you will welcome the opportunity to visit us and learn more about the fburth major branch of American Judaism. The Reconstructionist approach we follow is based on a warm sen^e of community built through active participation. In this new year, we look forward to growing as individuals and as a congregation as we enjoy celebrating, praying, learning, and working together.
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The Middle East, and Israel in particular, has I fundamentally changed since the end of the Cold War. Israel is already one of the world's fastest growing in economics^ Its gross domestic product is 60 billion a year. The currency is stable. Ten years ago, the economy was less than a quarter as big. Inflation was at 400 percent and growth was flat. This turnabout reflects a vast change in global competition. Brain power is now more valuable than oil. And Israel has some of the biggest proven reserves. Even before the Soviet immigration, Israel had more scientists and engineers per capita, and higher rates of literacy and math skills than any other nation. With an economic structure linked to Israel's economy, Palestinian people will share in the area's surging growth. To counter the rise of Islamic fundamentalism, and its hostility to freedom and diversity, the economic vitality promised by peace will transform the despair on which fundamentalism feeds, into hope, on which peace feeds! The peace process, this, is as crucial to goodwill between Arabs and Arabs as it is between Arabs and Israelis. This is the luminous side to the peace process. There is, however, another side. What does the peace process mean for Jewish life and Judaism's survival? Sociologist Egon Mayer predicts that the success of the Peace Process bodies ill for the success of Jewish life and Judaism's survival.
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A New Year message from: On Rosh Hashanah, we intone: "HaYom Harat 01am" — Today is the birthday of the world." By this statement we acknowledge God as the Creator of the universe, fashioning time and space, matter and energy. From this action came an orderly world, founded on immutable laws, and capable of being understood by the creatures which God then made. The scientific study of that world allows mere mortals to share in the wonder of the miracle of creation. And the cyclical character of natural events, such as the period of the earth's revolution around our sun — the year, provides a framework for ordering and measuring our lives. A peculiarity of the Hebrew phrasing adds a further dimension to the affirmations we make on these High Holy Days. The quotation can also be read as: Today is the birth of the world," an event taking place right now. Modern American culture tends to view human life as somehow completely determined by the profound events which clearly shape it, our heredity and the significant social and environmental factors to which we are heir.
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This edition of the Jewish PreBS is devoted to Each m^or Jewish group has summer camping the Foundation of the Jewish Federation. That is programs and there are, as well, a number of indemost appropriate since the Foundation has done so pendent camps. Each one provides another basic Tnuch for all of us in this community. foundation of Jewish life, teaching our children and Because of the Foundation and the generosity of youth how to live as Jews all the while sharing life those who have established funds for our communi- experiences with their peers from around the county's benefit, we are able to accomplish many things. try. I To paraphrase the words of the rabbis, if there is The environment of the Jewish summer camp prono money, Torah cannot exist. vides a unique opportunity to have a summer of There are many foundations for the Jewish fun while learning about being Jewish by living it. Community of Omaha. Among them are Omaha's These summers will serve as another foundation of Synagogues and Jewish schools. Each one works to Jewish life for our community. build the most important foundation: knowledge of All of these foundations for Jewish living are, in Jewish tradition, thought, history and the Jewish turn, complemented by the Foundation of the .way of life. Jewish Federation. Beginning this year, every Bar Without that foundation, our community is built or Bat Mitzvah child will be eligible to receive a on sand. The responsibility for safeguarding that gift from the Federation in the form of a grant to foundation belongs to each of us. help offset the costs of a Jewish summer camp. As I write these words, Susie and I are teaching Jewish Omaha has done much to protect and at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin, the summer camp- insure the continuity of our community. May this ing program of the Conservative Movement. The year be one in which we will continue to build on camp is one of seven operated by the National our past accomplishments and continue to go from Ramah Commission. strength to strength.
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A history of Tifereth Israel Synagogue in Lincoln In 1954, as we dedicated our new synagogue building, we recalled that we are the heirs to an American Judaism which that year celebrated the 300th anniversary of its striking roots in the soil of this blessed land. In 1654, a small band of Jews arrived in New Amsterdam from Brazil land asked permission to settle there. These Jews who ultimately founded the first permanent Jewish settlement in North America were, however, not the first Jews to set foot on what was to be the United States; aboard Columbus' vessels which journeyed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492 in search of a new route to India, were several men of Jewish faith, one of whom was the first to sight land. The Jews of America refuse tx) classify as a coincidence the fact that Oct. 12, 1492, the day Columbus landed in the New World, coincided with the seventh day of the Festival of Tabernacles, Hoshannah Rabbah. It is on this holy day that Israel gathers to praise God with psalms and song and petitions the Lord to send salvation to His people; and it was on this day that some of Columbus' party, who themselves were fugitives from the persecution of Ferdinand and Isabella, praised God for thefirst time in the land which was to guarantee freedom of \ worship to all those who sought shelter within its borders. Although there were Jews in Lincoln from the time of its incorporation as a city, the majority of the founders of our congregation came to America as refugees from the persecutions which decimated the Jewish communities of Eastern Europe in the 1890's. The early Jewish settlers met for worship in private homes; but at a meeting on Oc. 19, 1903, held at the home of Charles Yanow, a congregation to be known as Tifereth Israel, Israel's Glory (referring to God) was founded. Twenty-eight members subscribed at the time to a Building Fund which would eventuate in a House of Worship for the congregation. Louis Poska was elected president of the Congregation; Messrs. Louis Haken, Louis Blumenthal, and Louis Poska were chosen Trustees.
On July 24, 1898, there had been organized in Lincoln a congregation known as Congregation Talmud Torah of whom Morris Mozer and Louis Stine were the trustees. Records indicate that it was Mr. Louis Stine who purchased, in 1910, the lot at the corner of Eighteenth and L Street, which became the site of the first permanent synagogue building in Lincoln. Only a few months afler the lot was transferred to Mr. Stine, a merger of Congregation Tifereth Israel and Congregption Talmud Torah was effected, and plans were laid for the construction of a synagogue building. The minutes of the general meetings held at that time give prominence to the names of William Seelenfreund, Sam L. ShoBtak, Morris Polsky, and Sam Adelson. Subsequent expansion of the Jewish population of Lincoln resulted in an addition to the building, which was completed in 1936. Until the time that it was sold, the beloved red-brick edifice served the Jews of Lincoln for 41 years. Although the merged congregations voted as early as 1913 to apply to the Jewish Theological Seminary of America for a rabbi to serve as their spiritual leader, it was not until 1925, under the presidency of Dan Hill, that formal affiliation with the United Synagogue of America (Conservative) took place. Mr. Hill served as president from 1926 until 1928 and was succeeded by Louis B. Finkelstein, who occupied the post for 10 years. Herman Ginsburg took the reins of leadership in 1938 and likewise served for 10 years. Leo Hill, son of Dan Hill, was elected to office in 1948 and it was under his guidance and direction that the congregation erected its new edifice at 32nd St. and Sheridan Blvd. The lot on which it was constructed was acquired in 1952; groud-breaking ceremonies were held April 19, 1953, the anniversary of the burning of the Warsaw Ghetto; and the cornerstone was laid on June 6,1954. The congregation has never deviated from the Conservative Movement. Since its affiliation, our religious leaders, except one, come from and are selected through the Jewish Theological Seminary.
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Each re|ligiou8 leader — Rabbis Herman Eisenberg, Harry Jolt, Jerome Kestenbaum, Abraham Burstein, Noah Golinkin, Joshua Stampfer, Harold I Stern (who occupied the pulpit at the time of the dedication in 1954), Abraham ' Rosenblu, Moshe Pomerantz, Morton Waldman, Nason Goldstein, Mark Bisman, Ian Jacknis, Ethan Seidel, and the present Rabbi Elihu Milder — has brought different, but faithful dimensions to the principles of Conservative Judaism. If the congregation builds on the principles of these and our future religious leaders with the same degree of dedication,' the congregation can look with assurance that the foundation built in the past will serve as a basis for growth in the future. The last 15 years, from 1979 to 1994, have seen many changes. Membership affiliation is no longer assumed from generation to generation. Newcomers moving to the community are sought as members. They find facilities second to none in the Midwest and an educational system worthy of the term "outstanding." Attendance at services varies in some respect from the past. The previous emphasis on Friday night services receded, while emphasis on Saturday morning services has increased an^ has resulted in a dedication which forms the bcmis for the stability and future progress of the congregation. The building serves as a center for most Jewish activity in our community. Leadership for the various Jewish related affairs comes mostly from the congregational membership. Our membership hovers between 150 to 175 family units. Numbers attending Hebrew School and Sunday School vary. Recently, there has been an increase in these numbers. This bodes well for the future. The Sisterhood is still active, but on a somewhat limited basis. Leadership has not been forthcoming as in the past.. There is hope that this situation will be remedied by the younger generation of women who have recently come into the community. In addition to Shabbat, worship services are held on Monday and Thursday and on all festivals. Our congregation has been blessed with devoted lay leadership, consisting of presidents picture4 within the anniversary booklet. Various committees who serve without fanfare aid the president in carrying out the policies decided by the board of directors. This history would be incomplete if mention was not made of the historic departure of the past when only men served as presidents of the congregation. During the past 15 years, three women have served in that capacity. Our congregation looks forward to the 21st Century with determination and a faith that our leaders, whoever they may be, will write a glorious history in the years to come. Their challenge now and in the future will be to keep the mtgority of Jews who are not observant, Jewish. We pray their efTorts will add an additional long chapter to the life of Congregation Tifereth Israel.
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Tifereth Israel Foundation Inc. It was indeed an exciting weekend celebrating our 40th anniversary in the present synagogue building. As I reflected on the weekend, it became apparent to me that 40 years goes quickly and it is in that regard that 1 write to you. Many of your are aware that a number of years ago, as a result of some thoughtful leadership, the Tifereth Israel Foundation was created. The purpose of the foundation was to receive donations and bequests to be held in trust for the future of the synagogue. The principal is intended to be retained and put to work with the interest earned each year bemg used for the operation of the synagogue. I believe it is now time for us to once again take steps to expand the principle of the foundation. Forty (40) years did not take very long to pass, and the next forty (40) years will go just as quickly. We need now to provide for our future generations as our past leaders provided for us. I would, therefore, ask you to consider making a gift to the foundation in honor of our 40th anniversary. The gift may take a number of forma. You may make an immediate gift of cash or property to the foundation, or you may purchase a life insurance policy naming the foundation as beneficiary, or, further, you can make a bequest in your will to the foundation. Any form would be most appropriate and will ensure that when this congregation celebrates its 80th anniversary, it will continue to be a vibrant, healthy, financially strong institution as a result of your thoughtful gift. I would urge you to consider this matter, discuss it with your lawyer or accountant and if there are questions which the foundation can answer, please do not hesitate to be in touch with me. I look forward to your favorable response. Sincerely, Norman M. Krivosha, president Tifereth Israel Foundation
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Organizations B'nai B'rith Women President Frieda Krizelman Vice-PreBident Beth Friedman (fund-raising) Treasurer Esther Wax Recording Secretary ..,. Allison Latenser Pachman Financial Secretary Dora GJoldstrom Corresponding Secretary Corinne Levin Counselor Goldye Goldberg Gateway Regional Rep Frieda Krizelman Chairman Corinne Levin, bulletin; Beverly Franklin, children's home in Israel; Beth Friedman, dUldren's film project; Pearl Kaplan; Allison Latenser Pachman, Dolls for Democracy; Rosalie Greenspan, donor chairman; Esther Wax, direct Bolidtatioa; Sylvia Davis, meeting notices; Sylvia Davis and Rose Rosenberg, Rainbow House shower; Sylvia Davis and Rose Rosenberg, Sweetheart Day at Rose Blumkin Home; Betty Fisher, life membership; Maxine Noodell, historian.
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The Free Loan Societies of Omaha (Hie following story is excerpted from "The Jewish Free Loan Socieities of Omaha, Nebraska 1911-1987," by Dr. Oliver B. PoUalq an attorney and a history professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Dr. PoUak's article comes from "Memories of the Jewish Midwest," published by the Nebraska Jewish EUstorica^ Society in 1987.)
time, "scientific philanthropy." The Omaha Daily News, in a full page illustrated article, repdrted the goal was to rescue Jewish poor from the talons and greed of the loan shark. Led by Dr. Phillip Sher, each member contributed $100 to the fund. Martin L. Sugarman served as secretary, and Solomdn Brodkey served as treasurer of the fund. Other founders were M. Tatle, J.^Katelman, S. Ravitz, Morris Rosenblatt, Harry Gross, and I. Perlman. Other prominent Jews who helped direct the fund were A. B. Alpim, Harry Lapidus, Harry Kulakofsky, William Grpdinsky, Sam Beber, Harry Malashock, I, B. Zimman, Milton S. Livingston, and Henry Monsky.
As far back as 1892, the Omaha Hebrew Club ikras providing sickness and widows benefits and general relief to its needy members. Their names suggest their goals: Jewish Ladies Relief Society, Jewish Ladies Aid Society of South Omaha, Jewish Workman's Defense Association, and the Jewish Peddlers' Protective and Benevolent Association. The influx of immigrants and their relative poverty, combined with the Jewish communal spirit to take care of their own,- and opposition to loan sharks prompted the introduction of loan societies ft which played a vital role in urban Jewish life. W In Omaha, the free loan was provided by a concerned Jewish economic elite and subsequently maintained by the community-wide federation. The Associated Jewish Charities was formed in Eighty-three loans were made in the first year, 1903. It was reorganized as-the Jewish Welfare ranging from $25 to $100, for a total of about Federation in 1919. Contributions were considered $3,000. "tzedakah." Further free loan sources came from One of the recipients was an immigrant who had independent women's self-help groups and congre- arrived in Omaha via Galveston, Texas. Despite gations. poor health, he went to work in the blacksmith The purpose of the loan varied with the benefi- shop of the Union Pacific Railroad. Samuel Katz ciary and generally included medical expenses, informed the loan committee of the immigrant's establishing a small business, repaying high inter- plight and, within a week, he had a loan. Jewish est loans, educational expenses, funeral costs, fami- charities found him employment in the fresh air. ly household emergencies,'legal expenses, and The loan was repaid at the rate of $1.00 per week. arrears on mortgages. Due to confidentiality and A vegetable peddler making 85 cents a day had a the goal of avoiding embarrassment or humiliation, seriously ill wife and six children to support. as well as the looseness of record keeping, the The committee provided a loan to establish him objectives of the loans are unclear, though it is in a small business that would support his family probable that the greatest number were designated through the winter. to assist Omaha Jews to arrange transportation for In 1920, the Free Loan Society anounced that European relatives to America. "for the first time we were unable to handle all The Jewish Free Loan Society was formed applications that were made for loans." The Free January 1, 1911. It was, in the language of the Loan Society could not provide the $400 necessary
Eighty-three loans were made in the first year, ranging from $25 to $100.
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to prevent a foreclosure. Fortunately, Georg| Brandeis advanced the money. Pundraising had become imperative. Major contributions came from bequests. Mrs. Arthur Brandeis' husband left $2,206 in 1916; Israel Perlman $3,000 in 1923; Harry Levey $2,000 in 1925; Michael Kulakofsky $1,000 in 1931; I.B. Zimman $2,000 in 1936. The defunct Women's Auxiliary of B'nai B'rith turned over its treasury of $213.50 to the loan fund in 1934. When a 40th wedding anniversary was celebrated in 1938, a gift of friends to the Free Loan Society made front page news. In emergencies, the Federation provided money to the Society. Ninety-nine loans were made in 1921. The vast majority, 82, were to assist bringing immigrants to the country. The average loan was $140. The Jewish Press carried a regular advertisement: "Steamship tickets — To and from all parts of the world." In 1922, 75 families were reunited. After the curtailment of immigration in 1924, more business and education loans were made and a report noted that several men had been helped in finishing their medical courses. An 80-year-old woman borrowed $80 every eight months to run her small business. Repayment became a problem. In July, 1927, H.A Wolf reported that 25 loans, totaling $1,843, were uncollectable. In October, 1928, Dr. Sher noted that nearly one-fourth of the total capital of $20,000 was outstanding and uncollectable. The following month, it was agreed that each member of the Board would attempt to collect from three debtors. The Jewish Communal Survey of Omaha recommended the imposition of a service charge of about three percent. In February, 1929, H.A. Wolf suggested that a nominal interest be charged to produce prompt payment and possibly make the fund self-sustaining. The service charge did not seem to deter borrowers. In June, 1929, it was announced that the Jewish Women's Welfare Organization would assist in collecting outstanding loans. From its creation in 1911 until 1950, the Free Loan Society made about 1,850 loans totaling about $175,000. It was most active between 1921 and 1933 when 72 to 104 loans were made annually with total loans ranging from $10,385 to $23,375 annually. In reviewing its work in 1938, the annual report noted that, "A great number of the 1,751 ($164,960.98) borrowers are now prominent citizens of Omaha and are themselves contributors to the Philanthropies campaign." Community reliance on the Free Loan Society was declining. Fewer people sought loans, and the average loan granted increased. In 1943, the Society ceased to pay a salary for bookkeeping and no longer served its traditional clientele. In 1962, the Free Loan Society totaled $27,428.61. J. H. Kulakofsky and William Grodinsky determined that the income would be used to pay the expenses of attendance at the Federation's summer camp for needy Jewish children. By the 1970's, the Free Loan fund was about $30,000 and earned about $1,200 per year. In 1969, the earned dividends from an $18,000 Israel government bond were directed toward the Esther K. Newman Camp Scholarship fund. In August, 1973, the Board, consisting of Isadore Chapman, Harry Kulakofsky, and Joseph Rice, recommended allocating more funds to a student loan fund, raising tt|« maximum loan from $300 to $500, and appointing Arthur Goldstein as the new chsirman of the committee. JM Morris Fetlmiui last chairman ^ Morris C. Pellman was the last chairman of the Fund, and he wrote that, 'At one time, the Society was a very prestigioua organization, playing an important role in the growth of Omaha Jewry. However, over the years the needs of the community have changed, and basically, the purpoiei originally set forth do not exist.* In 1975, the balance of the fVe« loan funds were turned over to the Jewish Federation of Omaha, and the income, administered today by The Foundation of the Jewish PederaUon, continues to be used for assistancs and to subvent tha Fodsration budget
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An essay by Yoni Schwab When I entered the main gas chamber complex of Frantically, I ran around inside the barracks, counting the sets of tiered bunk beds. I relate to the Mcudsmek, my emotions took over. I could no longer "think" about what I was seeing. world "in numbers so I needed to know: "How many?" Assuming 10 people per bunk, how mtuiy When I saw the dissection table, I could not considpeople did the Nazis squeeze under one roof. In a er what was done to the victims. I could only feel their agony. I recently went on a trip called 'March of the daze, I counted bunks. How many died in this gas chamber? That wtis far Living." I spent one week in Poland visiting concenI walked and counted, walked and counted, detertration camps, ghettos, what's left of Jewish life in mined I would not let my emotions catch up with from my mind, yet I could feel the weight of each Poland, and commemorating Yom Hashoah. I spent me. Fifty two — 52 sets of three-tiered bunks, each one of them on my shoulders. The frustration, the anger over my Yahrzeit canone week in Israel visiting Jerusalem, Masada, and bunk holding 10 people. 52x3x10=1,660 — 1,560 the North, and celebrating Yom Ha'Atzma'ut' people were to sleep in a barracks maybe half the dle. size of this room. And the bunk over there, yes, Dozens of Yahrzeit candles glowed solemnly (Israel's Independence Day). I must thank Ruby Sbafran, the Jewish that one, could have held my grandfather. Or around a pile of bones in the center of the next room of the gas chamber. Federation of Orange County, and my grandpar- maybe it was that one. Who could tell? How can I describe Treblinka? The camp is gone, Why was mine the only one that refused to be lit? ents for making this trip possible. Then I entered the crematorium. People stood. My grandfather, a survivor of Auschwitz, and but a memorial remains in its place. The memorial Ruby, a mere boy when he fought for the ignores individuals. It represents communities. People looked. People cried. I saw boys my age, nearly men, still at the macho Resistance, were my inspirations to attempt the Seventeen thousand stones, large and small, cover an enormous field. Each stone represents one com- age, break down like babies, turning their eyes journey, which has given me a mission. As I left JFK to return home, I knew that I want- munity lost, perished, disappeared, murdered. Only away from the ovens. As I looked, a boy I knew, not well, was looking, ed to tell everyone what I saw, to communicate the 180 of the larger stones bare names of communitoo. Holocaust to the whole world. My challenge came ties. The largest reads simply "Warsaw." We hugged each other without speaking. I needed in finding the proper words. I found it easy That one did not impress me. I was not interested retelling individual incidents to people who asked, in the hundreds of thousands of Jews it represent- the support and so did he. I wanted to cry. I wanted but I could not tell the whole story. I found myself ed. I was not interested in the lost culture and cen- to let my emotions free, I wanted to let the world prefacing my stories with: There are some experi- ter for Jewish life worldwide that was destroyed know, "I care." I could not cry. My emotions were ences I had and emotions I felt that I cannot put and sadly lost from this earth. Instead, I could not destined to stay within me. They are still inside of me and I hope that people into words. There are some things that I went pull myself away from the smallest stone. It was no larger than a football, and not at all impressive- will cry for me. through that I can't communicate." I hope that people will speak to me and will hear I wish there were words that could describe the looking. It represented a nameless shetetl and its look on the face of Mr. Mayer, a Hungarian sur- 50 victims. The smallest, most insignificant rock me and they will cry. And when they cry over the vivor of Auschwitz as he re-entered his block in had the impossible task of replacing 50 lives. I Holocaust, they will cry in my place, too. That will happen only if I can find the words to Auschwitz, Block 18, for the first time since the could not comprehend the larger stones. war. Megdanek. What words can properly communicate express and to communicate what is deep down Or what words capture the emotion in his voice as the horrors of that death camp? How can I describe inside me. My experiences came together at Yad VaShem, he read the Kaddish, the prayer for the dead, in a the emotions that bombarded me as I stared at a gas chamber in Auschwitz 50 years (almost exactly) barracks filled with nothing but shoes? What about Israel's Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem. I rushed after his family perished in one of the five gas the second barracks filled with shoes? Or the third? through the exhibits and the museum to reach the chambers in that death camp. I can intellectually understand six million, but point that is most important to me. There is a large copy of a picture of the selection How can I describe my emotions upon entering emotionally I could only begin to grasp it. How can Beuracks 11 in Birkenau and seeing the three tiers I share the despair and the energy of 40 teenagers at Auschwitz in the museiun. The picture is of my of bare wooden slats no wider than my dining room in a circle, holding hands, singing "Od Avinu Hal" grandfather's father and brother. A wider angle table that held up to 10 bau'ely alive skeletons (Our father is still alive) in the middle of Field lens would have captured my grandfather who was standing with them. Three of the Mcgdanek death camp? apiece? My great-uncle survived the selection, only to die later. My great-grandfather was murdered in the gas chamber only moments after the picture was taken. I stood there for 20 minutes, overcome by emotion. Tears came to my eyes and my heart jumped into my throat. I looked at the date on the picture — April 15, 1944. I visited on April 13, 1994. Two days later, as I sat in Friday night services in Jerusalem, I retold the story. It was 50 years since my grandfather's enslavement and my great-grandfather's murder, and I stood in the capital of the Jewish state, in Jerusalem, and led a group of Jewish teenagers in the Shabbat evening prayer. You have come to hear the stories, to learn about ITALIAN the Holocaust, and 1 have done my best to commuRESTAURANT nicate my emotions and my knowledge to you. I hope that I have touched you in some way. 5013 UNDERWOOD If it is difficult to communicate this to you, how much more so it is to reach the rest of the world. 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Editor's note: Yoni Schwab of Middletown, ' N.YJ, who enters Columbia University this term, is the grandson of Cantor Leo and Annette Fettman.
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Members of the 1926 championship team are from left, Isadore Shrelbman, Leo Konecky, Johnny Rosenblatt, Lester Giventer, Sammy Kaufman, Louis Somberg, Elmer Greenberg, Joe Turner, Leo Weltz, Aaron Weitz. Back row, Stanley Levin, Al Handler, Eddie Green. The Jewish Press thanks Elmer Greenberg for providing the identifications. Photos at right are of Jack Saferstein (top) and Al dayman.
In life, three names were known to those who loved sports. Today, their names — Al dayman, k Jack Saferstein and Johnny Rosenblatt — and memories are still alive supporting the Jewish Community Center's Blue Star basketball program. According to Randy Bowman, JCC youth sports director, the income from three endowment funds in memory of Mr. Clayman, Mr. Saferstein, and Mr. Rosenblatt are used to pay uniform costs and join city leagues so that high school youngsters can continue to play basketball at the Center. This year, teams came from Des Moines and Kansas City Jewish Community Centers to play the Blue Stars. "The program has grown in the last two years," said Mr. Bowman, "and I think it will continue to grow.' He organized an exclusively freshman team this year which he hopes will continue to play throughout their high school years, and he'd like to organize a program for high school girls. Al Clayman had a long-time relationship with the Jewish Community Center — downtown on 20th Street and in the present location on 132nd Street. Mr. Clayman served as a volunteer coach for AZA • 1 basketball and for the Center's senior high Blue Star team. In a letter from Chuck Arnold, former physical education director at the JCC, Mr. Clayman was de8cril>ed ns a man who "showed his great love and special warmth by giving generously of himself through teaching sports and sportsmanship to our Jewish teenagers." He touched the lives of many young sports enthu•iatts, according to Dan Dandy, who spearheaded a fund railing campaign shortly after Mr, Clayman died in 1983, to establish a memorial fund in his honor. The annual income from the Al Clayman Memorial Fund is ovailable to subsidize the costs involved in iponioring the JCCt Blue Star basketball program. Mr. Dandy sdd he Mt up the •ndowment fVind, btcauM it would be *a lasting thing" that would keep Mr. CUymon'i nam« alive.
Mr. Dandy also hoped that setting up an endowment fund would encourage others to do the same thing. He added that he would rather make a contribution to a lasting memorial fund in someone's honor or in someone's memory than send flowers. He'd like to see the Clayman Fund grow more. Jack Saferstein loved sports too. "He coached little league baseball and was highly involved in the Jewish Federation," mentioned his son Mark. Mr. Saferstein was also president of Beth El Synagogue. Bom in St. Joseph, Missouri, the elder Mr. Saferstein grew up in Omaha. He served in World War II and came home where "he was always serving on boards or raising money," added Mark. "I remember going to the old Jewish Community Center with him," mentioned Mark, who played for the JCC Blue Stars himself from 1976 to 1979 and later coached the team and took them to tournaments in Indianapolis and Louisville. Shortly after Mr. Saferstein died in December, 1979, his friends and business associates, Stuart Muskin and Yale Gotsdiner, started a fund in Mr. Saferstein's memory. "Jack was a good friend of ours," said Mr. Muskin. "He was a fine man — hard working and honest." Like the Al Clayman Memorial Fund, the Jack Safterstein Memorial Fund helps support the JCC's Blue SUr basketball team. "I like the idea of the money being used in athletics, especially for the Blue Stars," said Mark Saferstein. His father especially enjoyed basketball. "It's a nice way to remember him. The Jewish community was important to my father and sports was a way for him to have fun. He liked to help kids," noted Mark. One additional endowment fund makes it possible for high school athletes to play on the JCC Blue Star t«am. To perpetuate and honor the memory of Johnny Rosenblatt, who was mayor of Omaha from 19K4 to 1961, the Jewish Federation established a fund in his name.
The purpose of the fund is to "support health and physical education programs including equipment for the disadvantaged and handicapped" as well as others who use the Center's athletic facilities. The fund was set up in 1979, the year Mr. Rosenblatt died. Referred to as "Mr. Omaha," Johnny Rosenblatt was bom in Omaha in 1907. ^M "He grew up around Tech High School" (now the" Omaha Public Schools Teacher Administrative Center), said his son, Steve Rosenblatt. "He loved all sports and played basketball for Omaha University. He got a baseball scholarship to the University of Iowa but never got to pla^, because he had to come home and work to help support the family." He played "a lot of sandlot baseball" on the Omaha Printing Company team and even profes-H sional baseball for the Omaha Packers which were^ the predecessors of the Omaha Cardinals who played in the Western League. The Cardinals were later succeeded by the Omaha Royals who now play in Omaha's Rosenblal Stadium. Mr. Rosenblatt became involved in politics aboul 1948 when he and several others spearheaded a movement to build a stadium in Omnhii for the Cardinals who were playing in a ballpark in Council Bluffs. That stadium was eventually named after hi about 1963. Mr. Rosenblatt went on to serve on the Omah City Council and as mayor. "He enjoywl hi.s work and liked thi' opportunity of serving the people," said Steve Rostmhli\lt. As someone who provided moral support and arranged Tinancial assistance for promising athletes and athletic programs in need, "He would foel good about the income from the endowment fund being used to support the Jewish Community Center's Blue Star program," hii ton concluded.
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Endowments fund 34 scholarships The Bureau of Jewish Education has announced that Kholarships from 11 endowment funds have been awarded to 34 Omaha area college students. These funds are administered for the Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Omaha by the Financial Aid committee of the Bureau of Jewish Eklucation. Phillip G. Schrager established the Lois Jeanne Schrager Memorial Fund as a tribute to his late wife who was actively devoted to community service. Derek Altman, University of NebraskaOmaha; Caren Friedman, Washington University; Karina Masyuk, University of Nebraska-Omaha and Nataly Pisetsky, University of NebraskaOmaha, have been named Lois Jeanne Schrager Scholars for the 1994-95 academic year. Phil Sokolof created and funded the Ruth Sokolof Special Education Scholarship Fund to honor and perpetuate the memory of his late wife, Ruth, who was noted in the Omaha community for her work with deaf and retarded preschool children. The fund is designed to benefit students in the fields of special and general education. Recipients of the Sokolof Scholarship for the coming year are: Stacie Katelman, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Claire Passer, University of Nebraska-Omaha; and Fran Remer, University of Nebraska-Omaha. A special grant from the Phillip G. and Terri L. Schrager Supporting Foundation will make funds available to Tatyana Demidovich, University of Nebraska-Omaha; Leslie Golbitz, University of Missouri; Elie Gorbatov, University of lllinoisUrbana; Dmitriy Libov, University of NebraskaOmaha; Maksim Menkov, University of NebraskaOmaha; Lyndi Passer, Northern Arizona University; and Sam Passer, Drake University. The Livingston Scholarships were created through the generosity of the Trustees of the Milton S. and Corinne N. Livingston Foundation to provide funds for college students to further their education. Livingston Scholars for the 1994-95 academic year are: Karen Delgadillo, Lesley College; Inna Goldman, University of Nebraska-Omaha; Eugene Gorbatov, University cf Nebraska-LincolA;
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Gabrielle Pieck, Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Helen Pisetsky, UNMC College of Pharmacy; Tanya Rubezhin, University of Nebraska-Omaha; Neil Silberstein, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Irina Tsed.University of Nebraska-Omaha; and Mila Zinkov, Metro Community College. ' The family and friends of Don and Nancy Greenberg created a scholarship fund in their honor which is specifically designed to benefit freshman students. Steven Tomps, Northwest Missouri State University, is the recipient of the Don and Nancy Greenberg Scholarship for the 1994-95 academic year. The Nate H. and Beatrice Sherman Scholarship Fund was endowed by the Nate H. Sherman Foundation to provide annual scholarships to qualified college students. Julie Demidovich, Creighton University; Inna Goldman, University of Nebraska-Omaha; Alex Nakhimovich, University of Nebraska-Omaha; and Vitaly Sherman, University of Nebraska-Omaha, have been named Sherman Scholars for the coming academic yeair. Dina Kogan, who is a student at Brandeis University , is the 1994-95 recipient of the David W. Frank Memorial Scholarship, which was established by Mr. Frank's family to honor his memory. It is designed for students who have completed their sophomore year of college. The Edward Zorinsky Endowment Fund was established by the Sonia Zorinsky Trust. It is intended to provide university tuition for college students as well as scholarships for Jewish summer camps and Israel trips for high school students. Beneficiaries of the university scholarships for 1994-95 are Rebecca Kubart, University of Nebraska-Omaha, and Vitaly Sherman, University of Nebraska-Omaha. The Sandra L. Feldman Scholarship Fund was established to provide grants for graduate education to worthy students from the Jewish community of Omaha, Nebraska. Phillip Bahar, Columbia University, and Judy Levin, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, have been named Sandra L. Feldman Scholars for the 1994-95 academic year.
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The Omaha Jewish Community College Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial aid for residents of the Omaha Jewish community. Darlene Golbitz, University of Nebraska-Omaha, and Dan Wigodsky, Brandeis University, are the 1994-95 recipients of this endowment. Tanya Rubezhin, who will be attending the University of Nebraska-Omaha, is the first recipient of the Jerold I. and Sheila E. Rosen Endowment Fund. This scholarship fund was created to provide financial aid for qualified college students in the Omaha/Council Bluffs metropolitan area. The Rebecca Friedman Scholarship Fund Mas created by the Friedman family to provide Smf^l aid for students wishing to further their ^wish education in the yeshiva, either on the high school or the college level. Evan and Scott Saltzman, who will be attending the Yeshiva of the South, are the first recipients of Friedman Scholarships. The Bureau of Jewish Education administers 18 scholarship and loan funds for the Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Omaha. These funds benefit Jewish students in a variety of educational pursuits; preschool, day school, summer camps, Israel programs, university studies and yeshiva education. In addition to the aforementioned, it administers • funds for preschool scholarships through the Carolyn Kully Newman Fund, college loans throu^ the David E. Beber Scholarship Fund and the B'nai B'rith Dr. Abe Greenbeiig/Henry Monsky Lodge Endowment Fund. Day school scholarships, as well as aid for youth and Israel programs, are provided through the Esther K. Newman Memorial Fund. Anyone wishing to contribute to existing scholarship and loan funds or wishing to endow new funds to provide monies for needs that have not yet been addressed should contact the Endowment Director of the Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, 333 South 132nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68154, or call 402/334-8200, ext. 275.
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The crown of a good name Each of the endowment funds administered by the Financial Aid Committee for scholarships and loans bears the name of an individual who has helped provide for the educational needs of our community. As it is taught in Pirkei Av6t, the Ethics of the Fathers, "There are three crowns, the crown of the Torah, the crown of the High Priest and the crown of the King. But the crown of a good name must be on each of them." These funds benefit many in our community as they reflect honor on the good names of those who made them possible. "No Jewish child from Omaha should be denied an opportunity to attend summer camp, or preschool, or day school, or go on a study tour of Israel, or receive a college education, simply because he or she comes from a family with Umited means,' said Mr. Steven J. Riekes, Chairman of the Financial Aid Committee of the Bureau of Jewish Education. "To make sure that every child has these opportu; nities, is not easy," he added, "but we try to do our best." "One of the most outstanding activities of this Jewish community is its efforts to provide educational opportunities for all of its youth, including those families with no resources or with limited funds," said Mrs. Susan Drazen, Executive Director of the Bureau and Administrator of the Financial Aid- Committee. She agreed that the task is a difficult one, but the effort to accomplish it is always rewarding. The purjjose of the Financial Aid Committee is to provide assistance to those in need for various educational opportunities. These include the Jewish Community Center Preschool; summer camps sponsored by the JCC or by national Jewish organizations at locations outside of Omaha; study tours to Israel for teenagers; the Friedel Jewish Academy; institutes, conventions, and other youth activities sponsored by national Jewish organizations; studies at a yeshiva; and college and graduate studies. The funds to provide this assistance are given in the form of scholarship grants or loans, and are derived from a number of endowments and trusts, many of which have been estabhshed by private donations. The investment is handled by the Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, : and allocations are made by the Financial Aid Committee.
The Committee consists of approximately a dozen persons who are very dedicated volunteers. "They put in long hours without any expectation of thanks or recognition," Mr. Riekes said. Except for the Chairman, members serve anonymously because of the need for strict confidentialityAbsolute confidentiality is required, he explained, because those requesting assistance must supply the Committee with detailed personal information about themselves and their financial situation. Mrs. Drazen stated that"all records are kept under lock and key, and, at the end of every meeting, all working papers are shredded. To my knowledge," Mr. Riekes said, "there has never been an instance where confidentiality has been breached in the 17 year existence of the Committee." Mrs. Drazen said that while the application forms are formidable, this detailed information is necessary to enable the Committee to allocate its funds to those who require the most help. Mr. Riekes said, "We ask for a lot of information on those applications, because, all of our awards are granted on the basis of financial need. These decisions are difficult ones, and require much careful thought. This Committee has a huge responsibility." While financial need is a requirement in all cases, various endowments may have other qualifications. For example, academic achievement is recognized by some endowments but not by others. Depending upon the fund, there may be other requirements. The Committee also examines the involvement of the family with the Jewish community. "Those that want assistance from the Omaha Jewish community should be participants in our Jewish community," Mr. Riekes stated. All of the application forms inquire as to whether an individual or family is affiliated with a synagogue and makes some contribution to the campaign of the Federation. Another expectation of recipients, except for newly arrived immigrants or highly unusual cases, is that they are expected to pay :;omething towards the activity for which they ar° being funded, Mr. Riekes stated. "All of these requirements," he said, "maintain the dignity of the recipient, in accordance with Jewish tradition."
Mr. Riekes expressed gratitude to the donors who have endowed tiie funds for the scholarships granted each year by the Committee. "Omaha has been blessed by generous donors who have remembered our community through scholarship endowment funds which they ^ave created." Nevertheless, Mr. Riekes warned, "We do not have unlimited resources. Every year it has become more difficult to meet the growing requests." Every year there has been a rise in the number of persons on welfare, single parent families, immigrants from the former Soviet Union, and other such persons needing help. In addition, the cost of all of the activities has gone up substantially. About the future, both Mr. Riekes and Mrs. Drazen said that the single most important need was to find additional endowment funds for scholarships for those activities that are funded only by the Jewish community, such as preschool, day school, Jewish summer camp, Israel study tours, institutes and conventions. They provide for our Jewish future. Mr. Riekes said, "These are the programs which enhance and enrich our children's Jewish education, and are the activities which help to safeguard the future continuity of our Jewish community. It is a strain for many to provide their children with a college education and I am pleased that we are able to be of some help. However, for programs involving camp, day school, or Israel, or the like, our committee is often the only source of funds for these Jewish educational exjieriences. No one is going to help a poor Jewish child to go to a Jewish camp except another Jew. It is of crucial importance that we be able to continue to provide this help to those in need. We help ourselves by helping them." Mr. Riekes urged those interested in providing an endowment fund to either call him, Mrs. Drazen, or Sheldon Bernstein of the Foundation.
Nevertheless, Mr. Riekes warned, "We do not have unlimited resources. Every year it has become more difficult to meet the growing requests."
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Scholarships and endowments -- continued DAVID E. BEBER SCHOLARSHIP FUND In 1977, the first scholarship fund of the Jewish Federation of Omaha was endowed. The Trustees of the Milton S. and Corinne N. Livingston Foundation created a scholarship fund as a lasting memorial and tribute to their late fellow Trustee and counsel, David E. Beber. A Feb. 27, 1974 resolution adopted by the Board of the Directors of the Jewish Federation of Omaha "noted with sadness the untimely passing of David E. Beber, a leader with many virtues. Wise and understanding, he had deep insight and sharp perception...as a trustee of the Livingston Foundation, he played a key role in many of the major accomplishments of the Omaha Jewish Community. Most notably was this recognized in the planning and construction of our new Jewish Community Center. As tm expression of his dedication to his people and to his community, he devoted his life to mitzvot, thus earning justly the admiration and respect of those who knew him and worked with him..." The David E. Beber Scholarship Fund was intended to provide: Low-interest loans for college students. Scholarships for students entering the Jewish professions: the rabbinate, the cantorate, Jewish education or the Jewish social services. Scholarships for Israel trips for high school students. Scholarships for Jewish youth to attend summer camps, institutes, seminars and conventions sponsored by national Jewish organizations. "Omaha was very important to David Beber. He especially enjoyed being able to serve the community through his work at Temple Israel and for the Livingston Foundation," said Arlene Beber in a recent interview, David Beber worked for his community during his lifetime, and the endowment fund established in his memory continues to work for members of our community by providing financial aid for college students, summer camp scholarships for children and grants for Israel programs for students.
BtiM B'RITHDR.ABE GREENBERG/HENRY MONSKY LODGE ENDOWMENT FUND An article appeared in the Jewish Press in August 1963, announcing, "Almost a year ago Henry Monsky Lodge #354 (of B'nai B'rith) committed itself to the creation of a scholarship fund. "The fund is to be known as the B'nai B'rith Dr. Abe Greenberg Foundation. Its purpose is to assist worthy students on the college level...The fund was named in honor of Dr. Greenberg because his record of community service personifies the kind of activity that B'nai B'rith is attempting to encourage. His dedication, not only to B'nai B'rith causes, but to all civic and humanitarian causes for over half a century earned him this honor.", Dr. Greenberg, an Omaha physician whose medical career spanned 56 years, joined B'nai B'rith in 1913. He served the organization as president on both the local and district levels. Dr. Greenberg also served the Omaha Jewish community through his presidency of Beth Israel Synagogue, and as president of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, and as chairman of the Israel Bond Campaign. "Dr. Abe's" leadership was not just limited to the Jewish community. He also served as city health director, and was a member of the medical staff of five local hospitals. The scholarship fund was designed to provide nointerest loans for university study for the children and grandchildren of Omaha B'nai B'rith members. Additional eligibility requirements included financial need and a good scholastic record. In December 1986, the Henry Monsky Lodge of B'nai B'rith transferred the assets of the B'nai B'rith Dr. Abe Greenberg Foundation to the Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Omaha. The fund is now known as the B'nai B'rith Dr. Abe Greenberg Henry Monsky Lodge Endowment Fund, and is administered by the Financial Aid Committee of the Bureau of Jewish Education. Since 1964, many students have benefitted from this fund, which bears the name of a gentleman whose life work benefitted the entire community.
DAVID W. FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Barbara Lashinsky and Carole Widman, the daughters of David W. Frank, established a scholarship fund to honor their father's memory in 1991. In a Jewish Press article with Jill Kushner Belmont, Mrs. Widman said, "I always wanted to do something to honor my dad. He wasn't able to go to college...he was a self-made businessman, and he always wanted us to go to school. He would be very happy with this scholarship fiind." In the same article, Mrs. Lashinsky characterized her father as "a very quiet, unassuming person, very generous in a quiet way. No one knew about the things he did for other people. Sometimes my mother didn't even know. Dad put Several young people through college. He etyoyed helping peopleand never expected a thank you." Mr. Frank, a lifelong resident of Omaha, was a coowner of Peter Pan Furniture and, for a time, also owned Omaha's Dundee Theater. The David W. Frank Memorial Scholarship Fund, which honors the memory of this quiet, unassuming and generous gentleman, is designed to benefit incoming college juniors who maintain at least a 2.75 grade point average. The first scholarship from this fund was granted in 1992.
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Scholarships and endowments - continued REBECCA FRIEDMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND The family of Rebecca Friedman established a unique scholarship fiind to hpnor the memory of Mrs. Friedman, who died in October 1992 at the age of 91. 'Our community has scholarships and loan funds for many types pf students with many different career goals. We wanted to make financial resources available to students who wish to attend and further their study of Judaism in a yeshiva, either on the high school or college level," said Sol Friedman, Mrs. Friedman's son. Mrs. Friedman, bom Rebecca Gorelick, came to the United States from Russia. "My mother wap a very positive person," continued Mr. Friedman. "She welcomed each day by thanking God for awakening again. For many years she was the 'unofficial greeter* at Borsheim's." The Rebecca Friedman Scholarship Fund was established in 1993, and the first award was made in 1994. THE HERBERT GOLDSTEN SCHOLARSHIPS: A LEGACY OF COMMPTMENT Herbert Goldsten, a lifelong resident of Omaha, made one of his earliest gifts to the Jewish Community with a $500.00 donation to the old Jewish Community Center. Over the years, he made many gifts to the Omaha Jevrish community, among them the Harris and Sarah Goldsten Chapel of the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. He also planned a bequest to his Jewish community: the Herbert Goldsten Trust, to be used "to help support Jewish religious, charitable and educational organizations in the Omaha metropolitan area." In a 1993 Jewish Press article, Claudia Sherman described Mr. Goldsten's legacy of commitment as "the largest single gift ever given for the exclusive uae of the Omaha Jewish community." The Herbert Goldsten Scholarships were created by the Trustees to provide educational opportunities for children of families who have arrived from the former Soviet Union since January of 1990. Many of them had been denied the opportunity and privilege of a Jewish education and activities. Because of the generosity of Herbert Goldsten,
these Jewish hopes and dreams have become a reality for the young people who have received assistance which has enabled them to participate in , Jewish summer camps, to receive a day school education, to attend the Jewish Cofnmunity Center Preschool, and to attend university. Earlier generations of Jewish immigrants had come to America expecting to find the streets paved in gold. They are no more'paved in gold for the current generation, but Herbert Goldsten's bequest is making it possible for many newcomers to pave the beginnings of a Jewish life in Omaha.
NANCY AND DON GREENBERG SCHOLARSHIP FUND In 1982, Don Greenberg's family and friends presented him with a unique birthday present; contributions to the Don Greenberg Scholarship Fund. In a 1982 interview with Ellen Gordman, Mr. Greenberg said, "I was delighted with the idea. I have always been disturbed by the lack of funds for college students in our community. I had thought about establishing a fund for a long time, and this was the incentive I needed." Nancy and Don Greenberg added to the gift contributions, and in 1983, the first scholarship was granted. I had the pleasure of chatting with the Greenbergs to get their perspective 12 years after the fund's creation. Their original goals are unchanged. "We wanted to help the student who might have otherwise been passed by," said Nancy Greenberg. "The 'A' student will always be offered help. We wanted to help the average student." The guidelines of the fund are specifically intended for the benefit of an incoming college freshman. In addition, preference is given to students who have been employed during high school, and who have maintained no more than a 'B' average. According to Don Greenberg, "Some kids just need an extra boost. They should be in college, but because of less than perfect grades, they might not get the aid they need. They have shown some academic promise, and have shown responsibility by holding down a job.
These are the kids we wanted to help." Nancy Greenberg added, "We are very happy we were able to do this. We have gotten great pleasure by being able to touch people's lives in such a positive way. It is real tzedakah, land we are grateful to' be able to do it." THE LIVINGSTON SCHOLARSHIPS An article appeared in the Omaha Jewish Press in May 1987 describing the work of the Financial Aid Committee of the Bureau of Jewish Education. The article outlined the scope of the Financial Aid Program, and at the same time, delineated the difficulties faced by the Committee in their attempt to meet the growing needs of the community. In direct response to the article, the late JAle M. Newman, president of the Board of Trustees of the Milton S. and Corinne N. Livingston Foundation announced the establishment of the Livingston Scholarships, to be awarded for the first time in 1988. The initial allocation of $10,000 was directed to be used for college scholarships, Jewish summer camps scholarships, and Israel trips for teens. In a 1987 Jewish Press article announcing the creation of the Livingston Scholarships, Yale Richards, Counsel to the Livingston Foundation said, "...most other scholarship funds provide for only the income to be used. This gift may be used in its entirety, both principal and interest, to provide a variety of educational opportunities for our young people." The funds were allocated on a trial basis with the intention on the part of the Trustees of increasing the funds if the demand existed. As well, the Trustees hoped to encourage other individuals and families to provide additional funds. In the same 1987 article by Joanie Jacdbson, Public Relations Director of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, Jule Newman said "...whether it's college scholarships, a trip to Israel...books for the Day School or two weeks at a summer camp, we owe our children a quality Jewish education...we owe them the best." Since 1988, the Trustees of the Livingston Foundation have continued their generous support of the Jewish education of our children. Their yearly grant has nearly tripled, and they have expanded the scope of the grants awarded, by providing grants for preschool tuition at the Jewish Community Center's Child Development Center. Yale Richards stated that "the Livingston Foundation tries to meet the 'special needs' of this community." The students who have benefited from the generous support of the Livingston Scholarships over the past five years are a living testimonial to the attention given to those needs. The present Trustees of the Livingston Foundation are: Robert 1. Kully, President, Murray H. Newman, Stanley J. Slosburg, Suzanne R. Singer and Gerald A. Hoberman.
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Jerry Rosen, and told him that we wanted to estabHsh a fund in Hurt's memorj'. "Burt was always a great supporter of the 'J* and its programs, especially the Youth Sports programs. What would be more fitting than a scholarship fund to help jjrovide youth sports leaders?" In D^ember of 1986, the Robinson family established the Burton L. Robinson Student Athletic Scholarship Fund. The fund is intended to benefit and assist Jewish youth from the Omaha metropolitan area planning a career in physical education, health or recreational science. The fund also provides financial aid for local children wishing to attend summer camps sponsored by the Jewish Community Center of Omaha. The first scholarship was granted in 1987.
ALBERT M. AND JEANETTE T. NEPOMNICK EDUCATIONAL FUND
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Single parent families have an especially rough time," Jeanette Nepomnick said in a 1992 Jewish Press interview with Claudia Sherman. We have a granddaughter attending the University of Delaware and we're aware of the costs mvolved in financing a college educa- Albert, Jeanette Nepomnick tion by a single parBnt." The Albert M. and Jeanette T. Nepomnick Educational Fund was established after Al Mepomnick's death in 1991. He was an Omaha resdent and president and part owner of Westside Supply Company. Mr. Nepomnick was a board nember at Temple Israel, and served on the building and Grounds Committees of the Jewish "ommunity Center and Temple Israel. The fund is ipecifically designed to benefit and assist in the KJucation of Jewish youth of single parent families. [n addition, this assistance is to go for expenses not jBually covered by scholarship funds, such as text>ooks and laboratory equipment. Mrs. Nepomnick reaffirmed her husband's strong )elief that everyone should receive the benefit of a [ood college education, and concluded, "We hope hat in some way, we can make it even a little easiir for other families." The first award from the Nepomnick Fund was made in 1994.
By Susan Drazen The Jerold I. and Sheila E. Rosen Endowment Fund was created to provide university and college scholarships for needy Jewish students in the Omaha/Council Bluffs area. I cannot type these words without feeling pride, laughter, and a to.uch of sadness. Jerry Rosen, of blessed memory, was the first endowment director of the Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Omaha.
JEROLD I. AND SHEILA E. ROSEN ENDOWMENT FUND
During Jerry's tenure as director, the Foundation's assets nearly tripled. Foundation funds were awarded to programs and projects helping to meet community needs, such as equipment for the JCC Preschool, medical expenses for needy families, Meals on Wheels, and some costs of Russian Resettlement. Also, Jerry was the one who provided the Bureau's Financial Aid Committee with the hst of scholarship fund income available for distribution at the beginning of the scholarship process each year, and the one who authorized the scholarship and loan checks at the end of the process. He was very aware of the difficulty faced by the Committee as they tried to meet the ever growing financial needs of those who applied for aid. Jerry Rosen died in March of 1992, and made provision for the creation of this fund through a bequest in his estate. i In addition, the Trustees of the Foundation directed memorial contributions to this fund.
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/ cannot type these words without feeling pride, laughter, and a touch of sadness. Jerry Rosen, of blessed memory, was the first endowment director of the Foundation of the Jewish _^ Federation of Omaha. .m
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BURTON L. ROBINSON STUDENT ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND The family and friends if the late Burton L. tobinson wanted to lonor his memory. Many lenerous memorial donaions had been received, ind Frances Robinson l>d her children wanted do something that rould have been imporint to Burt. *It had to be aomething Burton Robinaon oniiected with the ewish Community Center and something connectd with the Health and Physical Education lopartment," aoid Francos Robinson Fried. Our friend Eddie Belgrade and I visited with
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Foundation, worked together with Joe Rice, a dear friend of the Shermans, to establish the fund. The purpose of the fund was to provide scholarship aid to deserving students for college or university studies. Since 1982, many college students have been able to make their dreams of university attendance ihto realities because of the Nate H. and Beatrice Sherman Scholarship Fund. RUTH SOKOLOF SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND "My wife knew that helping is what life is all about," said Phil Sokolof in a 1984 Jewish Press interview. Ruth Sokolof died in 1982 at the age of 56. Mrs. Sokolof8 life's work was the education of profoundly handicapped children. Even during her 30- year battle against cancer, her work with these special children never stopped for very long. Mrs. Sokolof was instrumental in establishing the Preschool Center for Handicapped Children at the J.P. Lord School, £uid was recognized for the superior quality of her work by educators, psychiatrists and psychologists. Mr. Sokolof established the Ruth Sokolof Special Education Scholarship Fund as a lasting memorial and tribute to his late wife. The purpose of the fund was to provide scholarship aid to graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in Special Education. "Ruth would enthusiastically support a program to further develop teaching skills and to help people become more proficient teachers in the Special Education field," said Mr. Sokolof. Indeed, in the 10 years since the establishment of the Ruth Sokolof Special Education Scholarship Fund, the students pursuing careers in Special Education who have benefited from the memorial established in Mrs. Sokolofs name, have gone on to help scores of children with special educational needs. EDWARD ZORINSKY ENDOWMENT FUND The Edward Zorinsky Endowment Fund was established by the estate of the late Sonia Zorinsky in memory of her son. United States Senator Edward Zorinsky, who died in March 1987. Mrs. Zorinsky, who came to the United States as a teenager from her native Russia, "wanted our youth to be educated in the Jewish reJigion and to have the opportunity for Jewish experiences in order to ensure that our Jewish heritage would continue from generation to generation," said Esther Zorinsky Rice, in a 1990 Jewish Press interview with Jill Kushner Belmont. "She wanted these funds to be in memory of her son because of his involvement with youth dur-.ig his lifetime." The Edward Zorinsky Endowment Fund provides scholarships for deserving Omaha Jewish youth for Jewish summer camps, teen tours to Israel, and university tuition for college freshmen. Esther Rice added, "Mother felt that it was very important that we all knew and were proud of our Jewish heritage. She knew the true meaning of being Jewish; tzedakah." SANDRA FELDMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND A scholarship fund for graduate study was established in 1982 by the family of Sandra L. Feldman. Ms. Feldman was the daughter of Elaine Feldman and the late Maurice Feldman. She was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Northwestern University. Sandra had studied as an undergraduate at the University of Vienna in Austria and as a graduate student at the University of California-Berkeley anda at Harvard University. fl In a 1982 article by Dr. Jonathan Rosenbaum, executive director of the Bureau of Jewish Education, Sandra Feldman was described as, "developing many close friendships and had a special bond with her family." Upon hearing of Sandra's death, a family friend said, 'Sandy was like an angel sent to us for a brief time to brighten all our lives." I was privileged to tee a file of Ms. Feldman's poetry, certincates of achievement, and other documents. It was eaay to tee that the was a Mnsitive and caring young woman with a wide variety of interests. Sandra Feldman was a serioua student who sought •xcellsnca in everything that she did. She had a love of learning for the sake of Iq^ming. It seemi •specially appropriate that her family has chosen to memorialise her by helping to provide opportune for other dedicated students.
"We estabUshed this fiind to help students achieve their academic goals. Our plan is to follow the same student through four years of college, if they After the untimely death of his beloved wife, Lois continue to meet the criteria, and we are confident Jeanne Schrager, in 1978, Phillip G. Schrager that they will do so. established a permanent endowment fund as a lastIt is crucial that the young people of our community be able to achieve to the best of their ability. I ing tribute and memorial. Lois Je£tnne Schrager was an active and devoted am pleased and proud that Terri and I are able to volunteer in the community, giving of herself and help them in this way," Phil Schrager stated. Phil Schrager was named Humanitarian of the her time to such varied programs as VIDA, a social service organization designed to help troubled Year by the Jewish Federation of Omaha in 1993 in teens, the Nebraska Arthritis Foundation, tributei and gratitude for his care for our communiClarkson and Children's Hospitals, Hadassah, and ty. ' The original mission statement of the Lois Jeanne the National Council of Jewish Women. The purposes of the Lois Jeanne Schrager Schrager Memorial Fund, "assistance to our comMemorial Fund are many: equipment and services munity..." is as true today as it was at its inception to the handicapped, services, programs or equip- in 1978. ment for cultural, educational, recreational, reliBEATRICE AND NATE H. SHERMAN gious or social needs of the Jewish community, and SCHOLARSHIP FUND "assistance to those in our community who are unable to provide themselves with the necessities of life." The Nate H. Sherman Foundation endowed this The fund also provided for the establishment of fund in 1982 to honor the memories of Nate H. and the Lois Jeanne Schrager Young Leadership Award Beatrice Shermcm. which is presented aniiually by the Jewish Mr. Sherman, a native of Omaha, moved to Federation of Omaha. Chicago in 1929. The Lois Jeanne Schrager Scholarships were creHe founded the Midas Muffler Shops, and was a ated from this fund. Each year, these four scholar- leader in Jewish philanthropies in the United ships are granted to students demonstrating the States. highest caliber of academics and Jewish involveHe was a leader of the Chicago Jewish Federation, ment. Mr. Schrager said. "Lois was always con- a member of the Technion Society of Israel, and a cerned about other people, and she demonstrated friend and counsel to the late Golda Meir. that in a significant way by working throughout A 1982 Jewish Press article by Morris Maline her life as a volunteer for many organizations, both said, "As success in life built, Mr. Sherman often in and out of the Jewish community. I think that said to his family, I'm so glad I came from Omaha. this endowment will help those in need for a long If I had grown up in the city, it would have been time to come." hard. But because I was a small town boy, I had In 1984 Phillip G. and Terri L. Schrager created humility." their Supporting Foundation. Since 1988, Mr. and His philosophy of life as expressed in a Midas Mrs. Schrager have underwritten the costs of the company publication said, "Money was only loaned Special Needs Program of the Bureau of Jewish to you, not yours to keep." Education. Mr. Sherman's philosophy of sharing demonstratIn 1990, a new scholarship fund was created by ed itself in many ways through the many people he Phil and Terri Schrager to provide funds for the col- helped during his lifetime. lege or university education of deserving students Mrs. Sarita Warshawsky, daughter of Mr. and from the Omaha area. Mrs. Sherman, and president of the Sherman
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By Glen Finemaui, executive director Jewish Family Service Tradition and family...pillars of our Jewish heritage. Delicious smells of chicken soup, simis and other special foods fill our homes on the High Holidays. Favorite family recipes are collected and the dinner table may be set in a festive manner. Amidst the eating and recognition of this special time of year, we also observe the High Holiday period through attending services and reciting prayers. Although this is a wonderful way to celebrate the Jewish New Year, there must be more involvement.
Just as recipes are handed down from our peu-ents, grandparents, and other relatives, Jewish values niust also be handed down. It is up to each of us to ensure that there is a strong Jewish future for our children. The best way for this to happen is to serve as the best role models for our children that we can be, and this is most appropriately or easily done within the family structure. Open,' honest, supportive communication within the family is essential to foster mutual respect and high self-esteem. The better each of us feels about ourselves, the
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'In the last decade, the United States has lowered its incidence of heart attacks by 40 percent and its death rate firom cardiovascular disease by 25 percent, but just the opposite is true in Israel," said Dr. Gerald Friedland, professor emeritus of radiology at Stanford University. "We're looking at behavioral changes, and our American experience suggests education is key." Friedland and Dr. Melvin D. Cheitlin, chief of cardiology at San Francisco General Hospital, are members of the American Friends of the Israel National Heart-to-Heart Association. They recently returned from the INHHA's first symposium in Israel with American Friends of INHHA. At the meeting, the two doctors helped map out plans for the organization and laid the cornerstone for Israel Heart House, a future center for cardiovascular research and education in Israel. The problems of heart disease and strSkes are widespread in Israel, Friedland and Cheitlin noted. In addition to discouraging statistics regarding smoking, exercise and eating, Russian immigrants — unfamiliar with preventive cardiology — compound the doctors' challenge. "You're looking at a country where life and death and war and peace are the major threats," Cheitlin said. " It's hard to look at a long-term disease that takes 25 to 30 years to kill you and take it seriously." The INHHA, founded in 1985, maintains more than 230 branches. Its 1,000-plus volunteers teach CPR and lifestyle changes in more than 700 municipalities, in intimate classrooms and on football fields.
"They seem to be asking all the right and intelligent questions," he said, adding government leaders need to act as models for healthier living. To date, the Bay Area American Friends of INHHA has raised between $5,000 and $10,000 for the organization. Donors can call Cheitlin at (415) 206-3502 or Friedland at (415) 325- 7443.
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Cheitlin believes the United States has been successful in improving the health of its citizens because the government has backed that push — everything from anti-smoking legislation to a jogging president. He suggests Israeli politicians need to do the same.
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"I am positive that the chief rabbi will have heard that message," she said. But she added, "We were asked to conduct our review within the parameters of halachah. We tried to formulate recommendations without being too specific. We did not want to step over the line." Sacks said he had asked rabbinical councils to look ""very carefully" into all the areas of the review which touched upon halachah. The review, whoec findings are baaed on months of meetings and discussions with thousands of women across the country, also highlighted the concerns of single women, virtually all of whom said they felt excluded in one way or another from communal and synagogue life.
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since the Nuremberg and Tokyo trials were convened after World War II. Goldatone, who at the time referred to his appointment as "a great honor," said it was "an illustration of how quickly South Africa has been readmitted into the international community. "It's a wonderful feeling that South Africans can again contribute to the international organizations in many parts of the world," he said. He stressed the need for the tribunal to bring those responsible for perpetrating war crimes in the two-year conflict in Bosnia to trial, adding that if the inquiry succeeds in its mission, "it would be a tremendously important step in the further internationalization of human rights, which is something very close to my heart." Ooldstonc's appointment broke a four-month deadlock in the search for a lawyer to replace Ramon Escovar Salom, who resigned in February to become Venezuela's interior minister. Among Oolditono's flrst duties will bo to pore through thousand* ofdocumonta^jnllectod by the U.N.
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David Goldstdn Gary L. Goldstdn Leonard Goldstdn Ruth Goldstdn SaulMGradz Barton Gicenberg Caryl Greenbcig Don Greeabcrg Nancy Greeabcrg Aithur M. Greene Deborah Greene Gerald Gross Pearl Gross Arthur Grossman Paul Grossman Fanny Gummers Joe GIBS Pauline Guss IdaHalperin Yale Halperin Al Harding Sara Harding Eva Heislcr Louis B. Ileislcr Pauline Hoberman Ariene Hockenbei^ Beniard Hockenbcrg Adde Homstdn Elaine Jabenis Moms Jabenis AithnrJaoobson S^viaJess George H. Kagan Toby Kagan DiaeKahn Mated Kahn AnnR. Kaiman JoomeKaiman Sylvia Kaiman Bemioe KaplanLazar Kaplan S^ud S. Kaplan Harold Kasin Howard J. Kaslow Mauiy Katzman Maynard Koizman Sylvia Katzman Andi Kavich LanyKavidi Ruh Kavich Audrey Kinhenbsiun Joe Kinhenbaum Joe Kirthenbaum Maxine Kinhenbaiun RnthKLus Otf KoMI JoiyKoU
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Charles A. Monasee Lyra Ann Monasee Stuart Muskin Ben Nachman Elaine L. Nachman Marcia Neesman Steve Neesman Jean Neff Sherman Neff Bob Newman Murray H. Newman Edith Noddle Alan Nogg BabeNogg I.eoNogg I Jllian Obeiman Myra R. Oberman Robert M. Oberman Regina Osten Sydney Osten Stanley Passer Ramona S. Pepper Michael Platt Kathryn M. Rapoport Lola Rdnglas David Rice Esther Rice Joe Rice Ruth Rice Bev Rich Chailotte Rich Lou Rich Yale Richards Dorothy Riekes Henry Riekes Adene Richman Harry Richman Elmer H. Rimerman Mollye Rimerman Stuart Rochman Blaine Y. Roffman Larry E. Roffman Normand Roffman Phyllis RofTman Jacob Rosenberg Rose Rosenbcig Edward A. Rosen Jerry A. Rosen Sylvia Ross Best Rolhcnbeig Nell M. Rubinow Abncr Rubin Diana Rubin Toni Rosen Marvin Sabes RoseSabes Mary Safentdn Ernie Saltzman Rosalie Saltzman Geoffc SchapiiD
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Silver Circle Donor Comments Margie Alperson • Tuffy and Helen Epstein To state an often-used but never over-used Our children have benefited much more than expression, if the Jews don't contribute to the we could ever repay. They have been the UJA, who will? My htisband Peicy's recipients of both camp and college generosity to the U]A and his explanation to scholarships. We feel a tremendous debt of me of his reasons for caring and giving served gratitude to the Federation. as an example for me to follow. In my opinion, and his, Jewish survival and UJA are Sam and Ida Fedmari synonymous. As far as I can recall, we have contributed to the Jewish Federation of Omaha. We believe in Genevieve and Mel Bornstein helping people who are in need of help. Wo feel it is a privilege to be able to give back to our wonderful Jewish community for all it Mary Fellman gives to us. I look forward to supporting the Jewish Federation and its many essential projects for Mr. and Mrs. M. Ronald Brodkey many years to come as did my parents before The Jewish citizens of Omaha and of the me. The well-being of all Jews in this United States have established an community strengthens each Jewish man, unprecedented level of giving and woman, and child. May we continue together! achievements in our connmunity. I have been lucky to have had my grandparents and Mr. and Mrs. Meyer Ferer parents participate in these efforts. They have Appreciate and thank the Federation and all passed this responsibility on to my generation the dedicated workers for all the wonderful and my role will be to instill this level of accomplishments on our behalf and the consciousness to my children. community. Sherman and Sandy Brodkey It is our obligation and privilege to help support the Jewish community.
Cantor Leo and Annette Fettman It is our resfxjnsibility as Jews to support our own people and our own institutions.
Florence and Jack Brody We have contributed to UJA for more than fifty years — only three years in Omaha. We inherited this deep feeling from our parents. Even as a young girl, I can remember going with my mother collecting the blue boxes.
Bennett and Zena Fishbain With so many very worthy organizations asking for charitable contributions to further their causes, it is difficult, but necessary to select those that haVe special meaning to us. However, insofar as our contribution tq|||llie Jewish Federation is concerned, one reason for support looms large — Jews must help fellow Jews. If we don't, who will?
Esther S. Canar I feel and have always felt a strong obligation to the Jewish commufiity that has offered me so much to er\hance my life. The advantages of the Commuruty Center, the Jewish Press, exercise program, the swimming pool, the theater and much, much more. JayJ. Chasen I have always realized my responsibility for UJA work done in our community, country and for Israel. At the same time, I have paid syruigogue dues and bought an Israel Bond every year. Mrs. Bennett L. Cohn As a Jew I am willing to be of some help to my brothers. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Davidson Any community has needs that must be met. Israel as well has needed our support thru the years. David and Jeanne Dvorkin The fact that Jeanne, our 2 daughters and our 5 grandchildren were all bom and raised here in Omaha and have enjoyed belonging to a cohesive Jewish community makes it easy to do what little we can to keep it the same way for future generatiorvs. Frieda A. Elewitz There have always been those less fortunate than I. There have always been those in need; sadly, there always will. Edith N. Epstein I wa.s raised in a home in St. Joseph, MLSSOUTI where both of my parents believed strongly in helping those less fortunate and also helping to maintain all Jewish Institutions. My father was honored by UJA or Federation with a wall plaque for hLs devotion, work and financial help. With that kind of upbringing, how can 1 not be a supporter of the UJA Federation in whatever way I am able to do so.
Mrs. Ike Friedman Ike and I have supported the Federation campaigns probably about 45 or 46 years. Willard and Tham Friedman The rest of v& are responsible to those who need help. Arthur H. Goldstein My obligation to be supportive. Saul M. Graetz In 1927, at the age of 16, I joined the Mother Chapter of AZA. (At that time membership age was 16 to 21.) This was to be my first experience in supporting the Omaha Jewish community. During that first fund-raising drive, each AZA member was asked to make a contribution. Nearly everyone participated, though some found it difficult. In the last 67 years, I have worked on several campaigns and have contributed annually. Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greene We support the Federation in most of the aid. But strongly feel that some of the funds should be used to help the Blumkin Home and its residents - since they are in need. Some of the aid to Israel should be used for the Home. We have to limit our resources and use them wisely. Arthur Grossman I have been a volunteer, as well as a contributor, for more than 50 (golden) years beginning in tlw era when the fund-raising drive was known as the Jewish Plulanthropies. In past UJA/Federation campaigns I served twice as Telethon Chairman. From its inception, as a separate division, I have served as chairman of the Old Timers every year, in both 19H3 and 1984 1 was named the National Cash Chairman Award winner for outstanding acl\levei»cnt by UJA. During
seniprs have as a beacon of light in setting examples for those following us and the necessity of supporting our Federation as well as the State of Israel. Eva and Louis B. Heisler To maintain our Jewish heritage and support our local and national lewish institution. Adele Hornstein I am happy to do my share for my community and grateful that 1 can help!! George H. Kagan Over the past 50-some years, 1 have contributed to the UJA/Federation Campaign. The Jewish community has been blessed in having the support of many to maintain the J.C.C, Rose Blumkin Jewish Home, UTTO and other Jewish activities, as well as helping • Israel. We have a young great-grandson living in Omaha.lit is our hope that he will continue the pattern of contributing to Jewish causes and keep the Omaha Jewish community as active as it is today and if possible, more so. Use and Marcel Kahn There are always people in need, whether in Omaha or in Israel, and it's our obligation to help. Jerome and Sylvia Kaiman The main reason— because it is the correct thing to do! Gail and Jerry Kohll I has been our pleasure to be able to do our part. Rabbi and Mrs. MyerS. Kripke Reduced to basics, it must be said that no Jew is a Jew by himself. It even may be said that a Jew by himself is no Jew. Judaism lives only in community — i.e. in the family, the Hevra, the Synagogue and the community. Once this is grasped — it is axiomatic that the community must be supported by every Jew who is a part of it. Geraldine LaPierre I sincerely believe that charity begins at home and I consider the Jewish Federation to be part of my home. Joanie Lehr It is a privilege to be able to help to perpetuate our vibrant Jewish community for our children and grandchildren Jack Levey You are the best. Helen and Morrie Lipp Since our marriage 48 years ago, we have always considered our annual payment as part of our Jewish dues—the same as Temple Israel dues—a sacred obligation to our community. Linda and Harold Mann We support the Jewish community because we are proud to be part of this warm, giving and generous group of people. So) Mann Bom in Omaha, the Jewish community, and our family — was taught to help whenever we could to contribute to the good of our Jewish heritage. Dr. and Mrs. J. Milton Mai^golin The Federation Is the glue that keeps the Jewish ptipulation together as a unit. It is a very necessary binder to keep all branches of Judaism together.
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Silver Circle Donor Comments Continued Esther Meiches As a itiember of the dwindling Jewish community, it is incumbent for us to support the campaigns to raise money for Jewish needs.
Margaret Nearenbei;g I have always felt it my duty and my concern to help my people with what I was able to give.
Leo and Helen Meyerson It is an absolute necessity to contribute to preserve our Jewish values and customs for future generatioris to appr^eciate our and their heritage!
Ramona S. Pepper If not we, who?
Harry Schul man I feel as every Jew should feel — that it is my duty to support our Federation, i Frederick J. Simon The Jewish community in Omaha is my community. I'm an investor and a beneficiary. 1 can't expect to receive the benefits without making the investment. Charlotte Slutzky As a person receiving all the benefits of belonging to a wonderful Jewish community, I feel that I should participate in making it the wonderful place to live in that it is.
Harry & Arlene Richman We believe in helping our people in Israel.
Leo and Miriam Meyerson It is important that to be a member of a community, you must contribute your resources to keep the community viable. This is very important to the Jewish community in Omaha.
Elmer H. and MoIIye Rimerman People around the Uiuted States brag about our Omaha Jewish community and their accomplishments for Jewry. We must remeinber that we have the great leadership from the Omaha Jewish Federation, people who guide us in the good and needy work for our people.
Jerome J. Milder It is a privilege to live in this country, but especially in Omaha, and be in the position to contribute to this wonderful Jewish community. Thanks to our wise parents — Osoffs and Milders — for choosing Omaha and thanks to our Jewish Federation.
Cari Sommer 1 am proud to be able to participate in the Jewish tradition of giving to charity, supporting our community and taking care of our own. Marion B. Strauss I have been a supporter of the Jewish community ever since Paul Veret was Director on 20th and Dodge.
Normand and Phyllis Roffman We're proud of our Omaha-Jewish heritage and the fact our monies are used for important and needed projects — far more than we could do ourselves.
Dr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Miller We all need to unite and support Israel with all we can. The only hope for all Jews is to support a strong Israel.
Sylvia Ross Everyone should support this very important fund. It covers so much. In 1956 1 was chairperson for the Business and Professional Group.
To quote the first part of Hillel's famous quotation, "If I am not for myself, who will be for me?" We Jews must continue to take care of one another, for we are our brothers' keepers. "All Israel is responsible one for the other." Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Neff Ifs how we were raised, ifs what we believe. If rrot us, then who!!
Mrs. Meyer Rubin Because I am a Jewess and relate to Jewish causes plus all other worthy causes.
Sally M. Venger From the time the J.C.C. was built, 1 found my haven. For Jewish youth and all ages there are wonderful programs made possible by money raised by l^ A. Ako, their supjxjrt of Israel and all important Jewish needs. Thank you. George J. Weise I remember the tough-hard times before World War II — I remember! Mr. and Mrs. William H. Wolfson If s the responsibility of every Jewish family to be involved in our community affairs, to survive and prosper.
George Schapiro I am Jewish and I care. Abe Schloff I believe in all the Federation stands for and all the good they do.
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Delma Goodman, Robert Eisenberg funds help children "Family came first," for Delma Goodman, said her daughter, Barbara Uehling. "She was a mom and a vblunteer." . Mrs. Goodman, who was bom and lived all her life in Omaha, "believed in doing 'the right thing,'" recalled her son Bob, "not necessarily 'the easiest thing.'" She was a devoted volunteer for numerous organizations including Hadassah, the Creche Child Care Center, The American Heart Association, and the American Cancer Society. She was a den mother, a school volunteer, and drove the Red Cross Bloodmobile.
'vVe tried to set it up to be as broad based as possible," Mrs. Uehling said. Bob Goodman was a member of the Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of Omaha in the early 1980's which, he said, made him aware of the need for endowments. ' "Expenses are rising, revenue is flattening out, and in some cases, falling off. Endowment funds help with programs and operating costs and at the same time, honor someone's memory." Delma Goodman had a "soft spot for children."
"She pushed me towards my current career as the executive director of Goodwill Industries in Lincoln," noted Mr. Goodman.
The Delma Goodman Youth Fund will help children who require special educa tion to each have a spot in Jewish education classrooms in Omaha.
She felt there was more to a job than earning a living, he continued. She Robert Eisenberg helped make encouraged him to pursue an opportunity sure about ten children from the that would include making a living and, at Benson-Dundee area of Omaha got the same time, doing something worthto their spots at school, too. while for people with special needs. When Mrs. Goodman died in October, Specifically, he requested that hi.1991, her husband Samuel Goodman, and endowment fund, the Robert Eisenben children Steven Goodman, Barbara and Endowment, help pay for bus transBob Goodman, and Barbara and Fred portation to the Jewish Communit-. Uehling, established the Delma Goodman Delma and Samuel Goodman with their grandchildren. Center and Friedel Jewish Academy oi. Youth Fund in "loving memory of their school days. wife and mother." Mrs. Uehling added that her mother "loved kids The fund's income will be used to help create new and especially her five grandkids." Mr. Eisenberg's endovmient was originally created programs or adapt existing programs to benefit One of her grandsons, Michael Uehling, has some in 1980, in memory of his father, Erwin Eisenberg, Jewish children with special needs in the Omaha special needs which heightened Mrs. Goodman's to establish a free loan fund for new immigrants. area. awareness of differences in specific abilities. "y/e had talked about setting up a fund to help Louis B. Solomon, executive director of the Jewish The fund is not limited to any specific kids with special needs in the Jewish community," Federation at the time, envisioned using the loans agency. For instance, its income will be avail- Mrs. Uehling said. "for special educational training, tools or equipment able to the Jewish Community Center Child When the family set up the endowment fund, necessary for employment, down payments on autoDevelopment Center and camp programs as Jerry Rosen, who was then the endowment director mobiles or homes or other unusual circumstances." well as to the Bureau of Jewish Education. of The Foundation, helped them.
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Fellman, Kutler funds aid BBYO Alon Mor, BBYO regional director, never turned a youngster away because of money. There are several BBYO leadership programs that take participating youth around the world " to discover new ideas, places and friends; and to explore what it means £o be a leader in the Jewish community," according to the BBYO international office.. Kallah is an intense one month program that challenges participants as they concentrate on searching for personal and Jewish identity in informal classes, small groups, and creative workshops at the B'nai B'rith Perlman Camp in Starlight, Pennsylvania. Young people begin to develop their own Judaic preferences and opinions through creative arts, Israeli song and dance, social programs, and informal study sessions on Bible, traditional texts, history, and current issues.
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BBYO's Kutler Memorial in February, 1984. "My pare" International died young," said Stuart. The memorial fund was Leadership set up in 1984 just after his father died to "provide Training scholarships for BBYO kids to participate: in chapConference (ILTC) ter leadership train^ing conferences or, if that is not attracts nearly 200 possible, for ybulh to participate in other programs BBYO members sponsored by BBYO." from North When Marian Kutler died in 1985, her name was America, Israel, a^ded to the memorial fund. Great Britain, and "My Dad was very active in B'nai B'rith," said continental Stuart. European countries "He waa a district governor and active in AZA for three weeks at when I was growing up. He ran the B'nai B'rith Perlman Camp. bowling league. BBYO was a big part of our lives," The program Stuart Kutler reminisced. focuses on Judaism, "BBYO helped us identify with our Jewish herleadership skills, itage through athletics, social and cultural activiPhUlip Kutler and creative arts to ties. help participants He was alarmed when he found out that only nurture untapped skills, develop personal strengths about half the eligible Jewish teenagers were joinand explore their own creativity. ing BBYO when he decided to set up the fund. BBYO sponsors several Israel programs, including Mr. Mor estimates that along with a growing March of the Living which takes high school BBYO membership more than half the eligible teenagers members to Eastern Europe for a week visiting for- in Omaha now belong to BBYO. mer concentration camps and other Jewish sites Income from the Bruce M. Fellman Memorial followed by one week in Israel. Fund , established in 1984, also helps support All these Israel programs are designed to increase BBYO programs. understanding and appreciation of Israel through The fund was set up by Bruce's parents, Tom and religious, cultural, and social programs. Darlynn Fellman in honor of their son who died The International Leadership Study in Israel while participating in the University of (ILSI) provides a carefully selected group of out- Pittsburgh's Semester at Sea. standing BBYO members from all around the world Bruce was a 1982 graduate of Westside High an opportunity to learn leadership skills and particSchool and attended George Washington University ipate in a five^week program in Israel. in Washington, D.C. There are also several two-week sessions which He was active in BBYO and served as president, give young men and women a chance to participate vice president, secretary, and treasurer of Chaim in planning a special event and leadership develop- Weizmann AZA. " ment sessions geared to developing effective leadThe Omaha B'nai B'rith Youth Organization ers. endowment also provides continuing support and Thanks to three endowment funds, Omaha BBYO members are able to participate in all these pro- benefits local BBYO activities and programs. All three funds have provided scholarships for grams. Those who appljifor scholarships, receive BBYO youth to go to summer camp and to prothem," explained Mr. Mor. Stuart Kutler and his sister, Barbara Peck of St. grams in Israel. "Eight kids went to Israel from Omaha last year," Louis, decided to set up the Phillip and Marian Mr. Mor said. This year, two went to Kallah, one went to ILTC, one to ILSI, and eight to an international BBYO Convention at B'nai B'rith's Perlman Camp. The Fellman and BBYO funds also pay for scholarships for four or five teenagers to go to conventions in the United States each year and have helped send others to the March of the Living program which occurs each spring. Six Omaha youth went in 1994. According to Mr. Mor, "those who applied for scholarships, received them." Mr. Mor said the BBYO program "could use more funds to send Omaha kids to Jewish leadership conventions locally and in other cities, to set up parent-teen dialogue sessions, and for a Judaism institute in the Omaha area." He would also like to create a program designated for Tikkun O'lam for youngsters to earn community service hours with a trip as a goal or reward for their participation.
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'Miracle of Miracles' Editor's Note: What are the odds of two Jewish teenagers taking the top graduation spots in their high school class-1 es? Now, what are the odds of another Jewish youngster coming in third? After we frontpaged a story recently on the first two, we were advised that Eric Givner came in third. So, our intern, Shana Novak was dispatched to talk with Eric. Her story follows;
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By Shana Novak f Not one, not two, but three Jewish teens finished [ at the top of Burke High School's graduating class of 1994. Coming in third was the athletic, intelligent, hard working Eric Givner. Eric was named Metro Scholar Athlete, qualified for the National Science Fair, and has won numerous essay contests. This well rounded student heads for Duke University in the fall but first lends us a minute to explain how he got himself there. "I tried to learn things as they were taught to me and reviewed them later which really worked for me." Eric said.
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