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Stage Night returning

By Amy and Andrea Friedman A challenge has been issued to Omaha Jewish teenagers to revive an Omaha tradition called 'Stage Night', an annual talent show held in the 1930'8 through the '60s, sponsored by the Omaha Youth Council, the umbrella organization for all teen groups at that time.

"Since I came to Omaha, I've been hearing about Stage Night," said Alon Mor, BBYO director. "S9 many people remember it with fond memories," he added.

Co-chairmen Patty Nogg and Dinah Raful are challenging all ninth through 12th graders to put their talents on display for two performances, Jan. 28 and 29, at the JCC. The event will benefit B'nai B'rith Youth Organization and is open to all Jewish teens and youth organizations.

"We know that today's teenagers are just as talented as the former teens who participated in Stage Night and are now in their 40'8, 50's and 60's," said Patty Nogg. "We hope our youth will accept this challenge with the same enthusiasm that their parents and grandparents had!"

Talents to be featured include musidans, actors, singers, dancers, ventriloquists, magicians, jugglers, storytellers, poets, comedians and photographers. Help is also needed for stage, costume and prop crews. Two audition days are scheduled at the JCC, Sunday, Nov. 13, 1 to 4 p.m., and Monday, Nov. 14, 7 to 9 p.m..

Stage Night will be directed by Joanie Jacobson, assisted by Jimmy Friedlander. The two directors encourage all interested teens to participate.

Stage Night ~ 1948 - Letha Zalkin Pitlor, Mary Lou Ripps, Reva Sherman, Joanne Jacobs, Leonore Marx, Florence Izenstat, Thelma Goldstein, Rita Nova!;, Marilyn Wintroub, Bette Ann Poska, Connie Turitz, Bernice Wintroub, Blanche Staenberg, Elly Bemstien, Francis Fisher, Retha Znlkin.

"If kids are not sure what they want to do, we'll help them come up with an act, and I guarantee the experience will be a lot of fun," said Joanie Jacobson. "Stage Night is legendary in Omaha.

This is a chance for us to bring back an event that holds wonderful memories for so many people, while passing on the tradition to a whole new generation."Jimmy Friedlander offers yet another reason to participate. "There's going to be a party afterwards, which is a definite plus!" For information, call Alon Mor, BBYO director, at 334-8200.

Rabbi Terry A. Bookman selected by Temple Israel for Scholar-in-Residence, Oct. 14-16 Rabbi Terry A. Bookman to the community without of Congregation Sinai, Fox charge, Rabbi Bookman will Point, WI will be Temple meet with community leadIsrael's Scholar-in-Residence ers to discuss the future of the weekend of Oct. 14-16.

Jewish prayer.

His weekend series, "What's Religious school teachers God Got to Do with It? and students will also have Searching for God in All the opportunities to interact with Right Places," was chosen for Rabbi Bookman during the its compatibility with weekend during which times Jewish Spirituality," the discussions will center on Temple's general topic for such topics as the structure 6755 (1994-95). of the worship service and The weekend will begin why traditional services are Rabbi Bookman on Friday, Oct. 14, with 8:15 so much longer than Reform. p.m. Shabbat services when Rabbi Bookman will Since his ordination in 1984 by the Hebrew speak on "Finding God in the Pew, On the Road, Union College-Jewish Institute of religion. Rabbi find in Your Home: The Power of Prayer."

Bookman has served Congregation Sinai in Fox Will examine spiritual paths Point where he was named Senior Rabbi in 1989.

At the Simcha b'Shabbat services in the Chapel Lectured in Milwaukee Saturday morning, he will examine "Ten Spiritual A frequent lecturer in the greater Milwaukee Paths to Jewish Worship," including chanting, community, Rabbi Bookman speaks on a wide movement, meditation and niggun. range of subjects from "Reform Judaism: A Lazy During the service, Rabbi Bookn^an said partici- Way Out Or a Legacy for the Future?" to )ants will implement these "paths" and should "Questions Christians Ask That .li^^ m,r)Mlrl Re >ring "a spirit of adventure and a tnllit."

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At a Shabbat aflernoon retreat with havdallah, Rabbi Bookman has a MUHIIT UI /\rtK m 1:30 to 5 p.m., Rabbi Bookman will lead the text Hebrew Letters, a Master of Arts in Systematic itudy concerning "Serving God with All Our Theology and a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities. learU?: Why Jews Don't Pray and What We Can He also received certification in secondary educa)o About It." tion, language and communication from the Questiona about prayer University of Chicago and has published articles on A variety of Jewish text« dealing with questions a wide variety of contemporary issues, education ibout prayer will be read and discussed. programs and curriculum.

Sunday morning's workshop on "The Family Pounded R«ti«at Ceilt«ir hat Prays Togvthar* is for parents with young chiJTwo years ago, Rabbi Bookman founded the Iren, K-4th grade.

National Jewish Retreat Center which provides Prom 10 to 11:60 a.m., Rabbi Bookman will lead a workshops and programs for Jewish, Christian and liscussion of a variety of home and synagogue inUrfaith groups. rayar momanU and examine how they can transThrough the CanUr, Rabbi Bookman said he mn family lives. hopM to crsata a *mor« loving and pMoaftil world In addition to these programs, which are opan through undantaadlng and dialofua.'

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Breakfast with candidates Sunday at JCC The National Council of Jewish Women and ADL/CRC will sponsor "Breakfast with the Candidates" on Sunday, Sept. 25 at 10:15 a.m., at the Jewish Community Center.

Gene Spence, Jan Stoney, Al Abramspn ( representing Governor Nelson ) Congressman Peter Hoagland, Jon Christensen, and Senator Bob Kerrey will join the community for a bagel breakfast and discussion of the issues facing Nebraskans.

The procedure calls for candidates to make an opening statement and then answer questions from the audience. \ There is no charge for the program, although donations to help defray the cost of the breakfast will be welcomed.

Klutznick Symposium sciieduled for Oct. 2-3 The Philip M. and Ethel Klutznick Seventh Annual Symposium will be held Oct. 2 and 3. The topic will be "Pilgrims and Travelers to the Holy Land."

The program Sunday, Oct. 2, will be held at the Jewish Community Center from 12:30 to 5 p.m.

The Sunday evening program at 7:30 p.m. will feature Francis E. Peters, New York University, on the topic of: 'Holy and Haram: The Limits of Sacred Real Estate".

The program Monday, Oct. 3, will be held at Creighton University Student Center, Room #10, from 9 a.m. to 4:14 p.m. The program is made possible by the Jewish Cultural Arts Council, Creighton University, the Jewish Federation of Omaha, and the Henry Monsky Lodge of B'nai B'rith.

Annua! Bible quiz on Dec. 11 The ninth annual B'nai B'rith Bible Quiz will be held Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. in the theater at the Jewish Community Center. The contest is open to all Jewish high school students, grades 9 through 12, in Omaha.

First prize is $500; second, $300; third, $200; fourth, $100.

The prize monies can be applied toward college tuition or a trip to Israel.

The contestants will be asked questions based on the Books of Genesis and Jonah. "Any teenager, regardless of previous Jewish education, who thoroughly reads the required material, can compete," said Steven Riekes, a trustee of the lodge. '^uiz not hard" "The quiz is not hard," he added. "Sample questions will be given in advance and several practice sessions may be held."

Gary Epstein, president of Henry Monsky Lodge, acknowledged the cooperation of many in putting on tliis event — including the rabbis, who will act as judges.

The quiz is held in coi\junction with Jewish Book Month, sponsored by the Federation Library.

Also, each of the synagogues, their youth groups and schools, the Omaha Hebrew High School, and the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization are all assisting in this year's contest. *I know that Henry Monsky Lodge has always been committed to our youth, and I am pleased to be involved with this program," said Alon Mor, BBYO director.

To enter the contest, submit name, parent's names, address and sip code, telephone numbw, high school and grade to the B'nai B'rith oAea, SSI So. 132nd St., Omaha, NE 68164, or call Lois

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Shmini Atzeret, JCC Closed at 5:00 p.m.

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The world of B'nai' B'rith Youth prganization had a lot to ofT^r for Jewish te^ens this summer.

From personal strength to leading a Convention, it could be found almost anywhere. Lo<]^l teens had the opportunity to select the program that was just right for them.

For Deb Goldstein, the most appeaing program to her was ILSI or International Leadbrship Study in Israel. She traveled all the way tojthe promise land to explore the roots of her religion, study ancient culture, and learn more abouf the current views of Israel. She studied with 25 Ariierican teens and 26 Israeh teeps.'

'By actually living with other Israeli teens, ILSI really made me appreciate their cultur^." Deb said.

Along with E>eb, Melissa Katzman, Beth Shyken, and Jayme Tischauer all participated in International Convention. Here, ofGceis are elected and new programs are introduced. Evi^nts featured speakers, workshops, and friends for a lifetime.

Jayme Tischauer not only attended ijptemational Convention, but also gave the International Leadership Training Conference a iiy. ILTC is a three week leadership camp in Pe'insylvania.

Jayme learned how to develop group tind personal leadership skills.

The conference also worked on public relations and taught teens how to plan progranlls and meetings. Learning about the many things that could be learned and brought back to BBYO was the main goal of the weeks but making many pew friends was also a goal of the session. | *I ergoyed learning leadership skillb but it was amazing to make friends that I becam(i closer with in three weeks than the friends I've kjiiown all my life." Jayme said Making close firiends was a definite plus for the teens who attended Kallah. Ruvane Kurland and Rebeccah Wolfson traveled to Pennsylvania for a month-long session on Jewish studies.

Kallah is a program designed to help Jewish teens become more aware of their rich culture. Art, creative workshops, and Israeli dancing were all part of the package.

But like most other BBYO programs^ the people were the best experience. j 'The people there were the best-like family!'

Rebeccah Wolfson said.

The combination of leadership and friendship made the 1994 summer not only productive, but memorable as well.

Once again, the B'nai B'rith Youth Cirganization has contributed to the growth-publically and personally-of today's teens.

These one-of-a kind programs promise important lessons for teens in years to come.

From self-esteem to improved comUiuaication, the BBYO summer had it all.

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Karen Kazor 1994-96 Sweetheart Karen Kazor, daughter of Louie and Renee Kazor, ha* been choenn 1994-9S Sweetheart for Mother Chapter AZA # 1 at the 6 at annual Hwoetheart dance held recently at the Happy Hollow Country Club. Kiren !• a •ophomore at Central High and a niiniber of EdiarRRG,

BBYO holds exciting kick off programs B'nai B'rith Youth Organization is back into full season and going strong. All members of AZA #1, Chaim Weizmann #1510, MZ Yoshanah, and Ediar #710 are back from exciting summers and ready to make 1994-95 the best BBYO season ever. Just check out the programs already eiyoyed: A Council Kick-OfT pool party was held at the home of Adam Langdon on Aug. 29. Swimming, food, friends and fun were all part of the evening.

Teens are never too old to play games. Members who attended gave'name games and get-to-knoweach other games a shot.

The goal was for everyone to leave knowing lots of new people. Well the goal was reached and as a result, the BBYO family just got bigger. The gettogether was only a preview of the big fun to come for all the teenage members of BBYO. Sept. 4, BBYO members got out of their swimsuits and into formal attire. AZA #1 hosted it's annual Sweetheart Dance. Members eryoyed a catered dinner, dancing, and procession, when the community could watch the new 1994 Sweetheart naming. It was a hard decision to make, but the men of AZA chose Karen Kazor as their Sweetheart. Other candidates included Sarah Raful, Jenna Lowe, and Melissa Katzman. The Honorary Sweetheart was Michelle Patton and past sweetheart was Becky Perleman.

After the dance, a party was held at the home of Deb Goldstein where any Jewish teen could socialize until the wee hours of the morning.

Again, food, friends, and fun seemed to be the popular past time.

'The Dance Chairmen and I were really glad everything turned out ok because we worked really hard to make sure everyone would have fun," Chairman Josh Cooper said.

Josh Cooper, Danny Cohn, Jay Lewis, Alan DePorte, and Jeflf Shyken put in a lot of time which paid off with a successful dance. A great time was shared by all the teens at the dance and pool party, but what did you expect This is BBYO we're talking about.

B'nai B'rith Women will hold potiuck dinner

By Betty Goldstrom Robin Winner, director of Gateway Region B'nai B'rith Women, and Eunice Cooper, chairman, will conduct the evening of the annual potiuck dinner hosted by B'nai B'rith Women of Omaha. Maxine Noodell, accompanied by Esther Wax, will entertain.

The event will be held Thursday, Sept. 29 at Eunice Cooper 6:30 p.m., at the home of Corinne Levin, 906 So. 96th St. Those who want to join will be guests of the organization.

For reservations, call Rose Rosenberg at 3930344; Natalie Schlanger at 346-1890; or Betty Goldstrom, chairman, at 651-8293.

Ms. Cooper was elected and installed as chairman of the Gateway Region of B'nai B'rith Women at the organization's biennial convention recently in Orlando, FL.

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She brings over 26 year* of leadership to the posi tion, having served as president of BBW of Greater Kansas City, the State of David Chapter, and in almost every local leadership role.

She continues to serve aa Kansas City's gift-wrap chairman, coordinating BBWi fund-raising project done at Christmai, Valentine's Day and Mother's Day.

Ms. Cooper just completed a two-year term as vice chairman of the lO-sUte Gateway Region and participated in BBW's 1991 National Training Institute.

The training was deiigned to prepare partici panU to •••••• local eommunity needs related the emotional well-being of children.

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866-6536 FRIDAY: Services at 6 p.m.

FRIDAY: SATURDAY: Services at 9:30 a.m. Kiddush folShabbat evening service is at 8:16 p;in.

Rabbi Azriel, Rabbi Stiel and Cantor Yablonski lowing services.

Sitter service starts at 10 a.m. will officiate. Rabbi Azriel will spe^ Shabbat story time is the first and third Saturday The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by Shan and Richard Lipshutz in honor of the Bcu- Mitzvah of at 11 a.m.

TSS (Torah Siddur Skills) at 10 a.m. Grade 6 their son, Dkvid. lunch during TSS. Sitter Service Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services, 7:20 p.m.

Sitter service is available each Shabbat evening SUNDAY: Services are at 9 a.m. service and the Saturday morning Shabbat service WEEKDAYS: Services, 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. when there is a Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Please make a Judaica Shop reservation so we may plan accordin^y. There are Open Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 no facilities for infanta. p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to noon; and by appointment.

SATURDAY: Sukkot Shabbat morning service is at 11:15 a^m.

MONDAY; Simcha B'Shabbat—An alternative Torah study Hoshanna Rabbah, 6:30 a.m. service will be held in the chapel. The regular Shmini Atzeret/Simhat Torah, 6 p.m.

Shabbat service will be held in the sanctutu^.

TUESDAY: Erev Simchat Torah Yizkor and dedication of memorial plaques, 9:30 Conaecration a.m.

MONDAY: Minha/Ma'ariv, 7 p.m.

Erev Simchat Torah service at 7 p.m.

Hakafot, 7:30 p.m.

Rabbi Azriel, Rabbi Stiel and Cantor Michael WEDNESDAY: Yablonski will officiate. Consecration of children in Morning service, 9:30 a.m. kindergarten will take place. A reception with food Minha/Ma'ariv, 7:10 p.m. and dancing will follow.

Bar Mitzvah Simchat Torah Dustin Friedman, son of Amy and Sanford TUESDAY: Friedman, will become a Bar Mitzvah Friday Yizkor- 11:15 a.m. evening, Sept. 30, and Saturday morning, Oct. 1.

Bar Mitzvahs Simhat Torah David Lipshutz, son of Shari and Richard Kindergarten children will receive a miniature Lipshutz, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah at the Torah scroll during Simhat Torah services Shabbat morning service Saturday.

Adam Nichols, son of Barbara and Dennis Tuesday. An ice cream social will follow. At Nichols, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah at the Wednesday morning services, honors will be given to Stanley Mitchell, Mark Levy, Lili Berkovits, Gila Shabbat morning service Saturday, Oct. 1.

Drazen, Michael Gerson, Phyllis Hoffman, Rachel TabranKen Fiddlers" The joyous tunes of Tuffy Epstein's group will Katskee, Forrest Krutter, Anna Raful, Lynn once again enhance our Simchat Torah celebration Remer, Steven Riekes and Stuart Simon.

USY car wash Monday night. The "fiddlers' will play and lead a USY will sponsor a car wash Sunday from 10 sing-along at 6:45 p.m.; the service starts at 7 p.m.

After the service, et\joy the continued "Fraylach* a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hy-Vee, 132nd and Dodge. sounds of Tufiys group in the social hall.

B'NAI ISRAEL Adult B'nai Mitzvah The RECONSTRUCnONIST Adult B'nai Mitzvah offers an opportunity to CONGREGA'nON explore Jewish history, Bible, Liturgy, Philosophy Omaha-Council Bluffs and Hebrew. Learn the parts of the worship ser618 Mynster Street, Council Bluffs vice; enhance your prayer skills - read from the 322-4705 Torah and study in a group setting with some of Services are led by Rabbi Ruth Ehrenstein and the most knowledgeable instructors in Omaha.

Classes will be held Tuesday evenings, starting congregants.

For information on any synagogue activities, call Oct. 4, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cost is $150. Call the 322-4705.

Temple ofBce at 656-6536 to register.

FRIDAY: P.E.P. classes Celebrate Sukkot at the synagogue, 7:30 p.m., 618 P.E.P. (Parallel Education for Parents), a complete program of topics and activities, will start M3mster, Council Bluffs.

SATURDAY: Oct. 2.

Havdalah and dairy-vegetarian potluck at the The Sunday morning classes will be conducted by home of Marty Rosenberg and Ellen Fennick, 3516 Rabbis Azriel and Stiel, along with guest speakers.

So. 104th St., Omaha, 390-9062.

A continental breakfast will be served.

SUNDAY: The focus of this year's classes is 'Jewish Religious School, 10 a.m. to noon, Westside Spirituality.* Rabbi Terry Bookman, scholar-in-resCommunity Education Center. idence, will speak at the Oct. 16 session.

TUESDAY: Cost is $18 per family, $10 per individual. To Simchat Torah service, 7:30 p.m., at the synaregister, call the TeOnple at 666-6636. gogue.

FRIDAY, Sept SO: ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME Kabbalat Shabbat service, 7:30 p.m., at the synaSATURDAYi Services are held in the Goldstan Chapel at 9 gogue. a.m.

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

SSth Sti«et and Capehart Special memorial services are held on the last Omaha, NB681S8 Satiirdsy of each month.

SM-aOOl FRIDAY: B'NAIJESHURUN Services start at 8 p.m.

Mth and South StrMts LbMolB, NE 68002 488-8004 PERSONAL Services officiated by Cantor Michael Weisser.

Thank you to all my friends and relallvei who PRIOAYi h*lp«d make my bMKtay such a MOOMS. Thank Shabbat avaning service at 7:46 p.m. you, too. for the toveiy holUay grattingt. Happy SATURDAYi l^ew Year to awaryorw.

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Services are conducted by Rabbi Joseph Friedman FRIDAY: ' Kabbalat Shabbat services at 7 p.m.

SATURDAY: _ Morning services are at 8:46 a.m. in the Sanctuary and Goldstein Chapel.

Kiddush sponsored by Rabbi and Mrs. Alan Gonsher in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Zack.

Babysitting service provided by Sisterhood.

Lesson with the rabbi at 7:06 p.m.

Mincha is at 7:06 p.m. Shalosh Seudot, Ma'Ariv and Havdalah conclude the services.

SUNDAY: Services at 9 a.m. and 7:05 p.m.

Breakfast and a study session with Rabbi Friedman follows the morning service.

WEEKDAYS: Services at 7 a.m. and 7:05 p.m.

MONDAY (Hoshana Rabba): Morning service, 6 a.m.

Mincha, 7:05 p.m.

TUESDAY (Shemini Atzeret): Morning service, 8:30 a.m.

Yizkor, 11:15 a.m.

Mincha, 7:05 p.m.

WEDNESDAY (Simchat Torah): Morning service, 8:30 a.m.

Mincha, 7:05 p.m.

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FRIDAY: Shabbat Choi Hamoed Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat, 7:10 p.m.

SATURDAY: Sliabbat Choi Hamoed Shacharit, 9:30 a.m., followed by festive Kiddush lunch and Farbrengen.

Mincha-Maariv, 7 p.m.

SUNDAY: Shacharit, 9:30 a.m., followed by breakfast.

Simchat Beit HaShoeva celebration, 7 p.m.

Refreshments will be served.

MONDAY: Hoshana Rabbah Shacharit, 7:30 a.m.

Mincha-Maariv, 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY: Shemini Atzeret Shacharit, 9:30 a.m.

Yizkor, 11 a.m. Kiddush lunch to follow.

Mincha-Maariv, 7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY: Simclias Torah 'Shacharit, 9:30 a.m., followed by Kiddush lunch.

Mincha-Maariv, 7:30 p.m.

TIFERETH ISRAEL 3819 Sheridan Blvd.

Lincoln, NE 68602 423-8669 Services are officiated by Rabbi Stanley Rosenbaurn.

Minyans on Mondays and Thursdays, 7:16 a.m.

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Light candles no later than 7:06 p.m.

Services start at 8 p.m.

SATURDAY: Services at 9:30 a.m.

Jr. Congragation at 10:16 a.m.

Hodiaaa Rabbah MONDAY: Sanrioas at 7 ajn.

Sbaadnl Atawret Brsv, 7 p.m.

TUBSDAYi YIZKOR MTvioa at 9 a jn.

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SeptratlMr 38,1994

Letter to the Editor

The Bureau of Jewish Education

By Susan Drazen, director TotheEdHor: "Rejoice and be glad in the Torah!"; We recently returned from The March of the Simchat Torah is the day on which we read the Living, a once-in-a-lifetime two-week journey through Poland and Israel. We joined 6000 Jewish last part of the Torah and begin immediately to teens and adults from 40 different countries in this read it again. Like Sukkot, when we are grateful program, sponsored by the B'nai B'rith Youth for the harvest which gives us food to sustain our bodies, on Simchat Torah, we are grateful for Torah Organization.

We traveled for one week in Poland, visiting con- which sustains our hearts and souls.

Attend Simchat Torah services at your synagogue centration camps such as Auschwitz, Birkenau, Treblinka, Mtgdanek, and other sites of devasta- or temple with your family!

Simchat Torah will be observed at Temple Israel tion from the Holocaust. The week culminated with retracing the steps of the "march of death', t'he Monday evening, Sept. 26, and Tuesday, Sept. 27.

Simchat Torah services will take place at Beth actual route which countless numbers of people were forced to take on the way to the awaiting gas El, Beth'Israel and B'nai Israel on Tuesday chambers in Birkenau. This time, however, there evening, Sept. 27, and Wednesday, Sept. 28. was a msgor difference. This time, it was the March of the Living, with thousands of people marching to bear witness to the undying spirit of the Jewish Adam Michael Nichols, i people. son of Barbara and Dennis In Israel, we expanded our education by touring Nichols, will celebrate his the Jewish homeland. We visited Jerusalem, Bar Mitzvah Saturday,] Israeli war sites, and had the wonderful opportuniOct. 1, at Temple Israel. ty to spend time amongst the Israeli people.

A seventh-grade honor I All six of us are available to speak to any commustudent at Andersen ^ nity organization, school, synagogue, or church Middle School, he enjoys group about this unique experience. We have each football, baseball, tennis, I prepared an educational slide presentation which Life Scout in Boy Scout' details the two-week trip, and are prepared to lead Troop 218 at the JCC, a question and answer session following the slide baseball cards, computers, presentation. and bicycling.

The March of the Living was an experience that Adam has two brothers, everyone should hear about. If your organization is Adam Nichols Jeremy, 18, and Dusty, 16. interested in the March of the Living presentation, Grandparents are Robert Sklenar of Tekamah contact Alon Mor, B'nai B'rith Youth Organization director at the Jewish Community Center,(402) and Mr. and Mrs. James R. Nichols of Beatrice.

334-8200, ext. 235.

Dusty Friedman, son of Beth Shyken, Deb Goldsteip, Amy and San ford Sarah Raful, MindyColcher, Friedman, will celebrate Jayme Tichauer, Melissa Katzman his Bar Mitzvah Saturday, Oct. 1, at Beth El Synagogue.

A seventh-grade honor The second annual Friendship Tea for members student at Beveridge of the Lincoln Interfaith Council, and friends, will Junior High, he enjoys all be held Sunday, 1:30 p.m., at Congregation sports, including baseball,! basketball and football. He I Tifereth Israel.

The Sisterhood has prepared tables highlighting was a member of the 19941 the various holidays and life cycles as well as the state champion Broncoj practice of maintaining Kashrut. There will be baseball team.

Dusty has a sister, Dusty Friedman guides for each display to offer explanations of the Andrea. subjects covered.

Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Each exhibit has been researched and arranged to help educate the guests about the practice of Cassman and Mrs. Ruth Friedman and the late I.H. Friedman.

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Sparks from The Word

By Rabbi Myer S. Kripke Shabbat Hoi haMoed Sukkot Undoubtedly, There Is Room for Doubt One of my favorite books of the Bible is the brief one assigned for reading in the Synagogue on this Shabbat, or, more usually, on Shemini Atzeret.

It is Qohelet (Ecclesiastes), one of the five short "Megillot." (We usually think of the Book of Esther as the Megillah, but actually Esther is only one of five.)

To say it is a favorite of mine is to give away a lot about myself . . . And to say that the ancient rabbis included it in the cannon of the Bible, even after considering its cynicism and its dissatisfaction both with Ufe and with God's sporadic justice, is to say a lot about the wisdom and the religious tolerance of our ancient sages. (Contemporary "religious right" people would have thrown it out.)

Qohelet is the most skeptical book of the Bible and the most doubting. It offers a jaundiced view of human life; "All is vanity."

Qohelet tells us that he has tried eversrthing, selfindulgence, the exercise of power, the pursuit of wisdom — but the secrets of life elude him, and everything is a Great Nothingness.

He doesn't doubt that God knows what it's all about.

But he himself is frustrated and crestfallen, for he cannot find out what God knows and what God does.

Even worse. Qohelet thinks that God doesn't care very much about human beings. Injustice is pervasive and pain is universal. More than that, the fool and the sage, the wicked and the righteous all end in death, obUvion.

There it is: Death!

With all of that, Qohelet counsels his students to cherish their youth, since it vanishes so quickly, and to learn what joys life does afford. Ei\joy, he says, food and drink; and the love of a wife; and the work you choose to do.

Rather a small list? But think of them: they actually expand to a fuller program if one adds a spiritual and intellectual dimension to his list. If one does that, one can see that Qohelet points the way to flesh out his brief recommendations to a life-affirming and live-giving fullness.

No one goes through life without doubt, uncertainty, and frustration. Qohelet helps us to express '« those feelings, poignantly, skillfully, honestly." He does it fetchingly!

It is a good book, probing and provocative.

You can read it casually in an hour or two. Don't let the Holy Day season pass without treating yourself to it.

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By Larry Kanter Jewish Bulletin of Northern California In what could spark the largest communjty-wide outcry since the Soviet Jewry movement of the 19708 and '80s, Russian nationalist leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky has been invited to speak to the World Affairs Council in San Francisco.

Zhirinovsky, scheduled to appear sometime in November, will present "his views on the future of Russia," said David Fisher, president of the World Affairs Council. The date of the speech will not be flnalized until Zhirinovsky's visa is confirmed by the U.S. State Department.

When he does arrive, Zhirinovsky is likely to be met by a large group of Jewish demonstrators, according to Michael Jacobs, chair of the S.F.-based Jewish Community Relations Council.

"There almost certainly will be a protest," he said, noting that it probably will focus on Zhirinovsky himself rather than the World Affair Council's decision to grant him a platform.

"This is an opportunity to educate people about the threat of resurgent anti-Semitism in Russia as well as to signal that Zhirinovsky is non-grata in San Francisco," Jacobs added. "We hope that by giving him a platform, the World Affairs Council isn't giving more credibility to someone who should have none."

David Waksberg, executive director of the Bay Area Council for Jewish Rescue and Renewal, called the council's decision to host Zhirinovsky "outrageous."

"His views are weH-documented as fascist, racist and anti- Semitic," Waksberg said. "But Zhirinovsky is more than someone who insults minorities — he incites violence and hatred against them. They might as well invite the leader of the Bosnian Serbs or others who part in ethnic cleansing, because that in essence is what Zhirinovsky is advocating.

"I can assure you, that we are not going to be quiet."

Fisher denied his organization was conferring legitimacy on Zhirinovsky, who, since his election to the Russian parliament last December, has blamed minorities and Jews for Russia's eco-

nomic woes, and called for the re-estabUshment of the Russian empire.

Zhirinovsky's appearance at the World Affairs Coupcil, Fisher said, "in no way indicates support for or an endorsement of (his) views. But as a matter of principle, the council has always offered platforms to people who are influential or have the potential to influence foreign affairs. Clearly, IZhirinovskyl is a man with the potential to have enormous influence in the former Soviet Unioni" According to Fisher, the World Affairs Council pa3rs neither honoraria nor travel expenses for its speakers.

The council did not seek out Zhirinovsky, he commented, but instead was contacted by a Los Angeles-based promoter who said the Russian parliamentarian would be available. The promoter, Vitaly Grinberg, did not return repeated phone calls by the Jewish Bulletin. Zhirinovsky is scheduled to speak in New York, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.

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Reform Zionists urge Rabin to reject Shas One of the strongest American advocates of Prime Minister Rabin's peace initiative — ARZA, bhe Association of Reform Zionists of America — has called on the Israeli leader to reject demands by the ultra-Orthodox Shas party in Israel that HTOuld enshrine the religious status quo in a basic law and that would overturn Israeli Supreme Court rulings inconsistent with that law.

Shas has listed these demands as the price of its return to the Grovernment, where it would provide B Knesset m^ority for Prime Minister Rabin.

Marcia L. Cayne, ARZA's president, and Rabbi Ajnmiel Hirsch, executive director, said in a letter to Mr. Rabin they were "deeply concerned" about the potential consequences of the current negotiations with Shas.

"The price that Shas is demanding...is in reality a Fundamental change in the status quo," they wrote, adding: i "The status quo itself is anti-democratic, and ^ur party should be at the forefront of the effort to change legislation which is inconsistent with democratic, pluralistic values. But to enshrine what has always been a political decision, temporary and limited to the life of the government, in a basic law ,8 to set back the cause of democratic enlightenment for years.

To agree to overturn Supreme Court decisions would seriously undermine the rule of law." Danger i)f Succumbing to Shas Demands In their letter to Mr. Rabin, the ARZA leaders warned: "The consequences of your agreeing to 3has' demands would be severe. It would diminish snthusiasm for the peace process and make it very lifflcult for us in the Reform movement to continue » be its primary advocate. Moreover, there would )e significant further erosion in the feelings of )artnership and mutual destiny with Israel that we abor so hard to instill.

"For many American Jews, succumbing to Shas' lemands would be further inidication that Israel is inwilling to accept their authenticity as Jews, lespite being part of the vast mtyority of world Jewry which is not Orthodox." The ARZA leaders' fitter noted that the American Reform movement jas "strongly supported your Government and pubkly endorsed its peace initiatives in the U.S.," frorking to build political support in the Congress Uid ^ftninistration and seeking to minimize the hfluence of those in the Jewish community who tppose the Rabin policies.

ARZA also joined with the leaders of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations (UAHC). with vhich it is affiliated, in urging the rabbis of all 850 ieform synagogues in the United States and >anada to speak about the peace process during he High Holy Days and build "enthusiastic and ridespread support," the letter noted.

Concluding, Ms. Cayne and Rabbi Hirsch wrote 0 Prime Minister Rabin: "We wish you strength and wisdom in your stewirdship of the peace process in the years ahead. At be same time, we urge you to refrain from actions bat will corrode the character and soul of the ewish people."

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By Susie Norton New! Improved! Better than ever! We've all heard these words used to describe the same old product in a new pack^e. But this time it's true. Thanks to the hard work of a creative and enthusiastic steering commitiee, the Jewish Federation proudly announces an all-new, completely revamped, updated and cutting-edge Young Leadership program called "Perspectives."

Members of the steering committee are Susie and Mike Norton, chairmen, Cindy and Lenny Kaufman, Sharon and Jeff Kirshenbaum, Tony Magid and Susie Noddle. The skeptics among us may say, "What's so new and different about this program that makes it so exciting and irresistible for the 20's and 30's crowd?" The answer is threefold.

First, the content of the program is completely new and different. The Perspectives steering committee has identified the most important and stimulating issues for our generation. Over the course of the program, we will, with the help of local, national and even international experts, examine how the Jewish world and our own Jewish community respond to each of these issues. Perspectives members will be pleased and surprised to learn that niost, if not all, of the issues that are important in our everyday lives are addressed by agencies of the Jewish Federation or other Jewish organizations.

Secondly, the format of Perspectives is nothing short of revolutionary. Recognizing that if young people wanted to learn in a lecture format, we would all be back in school, sessions will range from small group discussions to experimental exercises to panel presentations.

As members of Perspectives, you will have opportunities to share your opinions and experiences, not just be spoon-fed from behind a podium.

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The CJL Jewish Studies Institute will be held on six consecutive Monday evenings from Oct. 31 through Dec. 5. The first hour, Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks will discuss "The Dead Sea Scroll8''and Rabbi Myer Kripke will offer a course on "Who Says Virtue Isn't Always Rewarded? The Bible!"

The second hour, Rabbi Joseph Friedman will present "The Informed Sou) - Part II", a discussion on the meaning of life, prayer, the Jewish Religious Awakening, the afterlife, and Return and Reconstruction. Professor Richard A. Freund will present a course on Biblical Archaeology.

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By MicheUe Streif Rebecca Arnold, YES group will meet Monday at the JCC. Bingo, JCC litnesB center and aerobics director daughter of Naomi and English class and discussion group start at 10:30 Did you know that only 20% of the U.S. popula- Neil Arnold of Mendota a.ija. The YES choral group will practice at 11 a.m. tion exercises on a regular basis, and only half of Heights, Minn., and in the auditorium. Lunch will be at noon. Dick that 20% exercises enough to receive any benefit?

Taketchi, a candidate for mayor, will speak. Well, it's true; 80% of the population is inactive Jason Altman, son of Lois and Lawrence Transportation is available. Call Pat or Polly at and, according to the opinion of many fitness proAltman of Cherry •Hill, 330-4272. fessionals, it's because many of the fitness classes On Thursday, Sept. 29, YES will take a trip to offered at health club and workout facilities are N.J., will be married Council Bluffs on a historical tour and visit geared to those already in shape. There aren't April 9, 1995, at Temple of Aaron Synagogue.

Martin's Orchards. i enough classes which cater to the inactive market.

Miss Arnold graduatWALK-IN DROP-IN We are attempting to do something about that. ed from the University Walk-In Drop-In will meet Thursday at the JCC. This fall, we are offering classes for those who have Exercise with Larisa will start at 10:30 a.m. and never exercised but want to get started, for pre- of Missouri with a in Human last for one hour. Bingo also starts at 10:30 in room and post-natal, for the middle aged adult, for the degree Environmental Science.

10. Bring your own dairy sack lunch. There will be older adult, for kids, for those wanting to get back She is the granddaughter of Bess Rothenberg of no afternooi^l^ogram because of the Council Bluffs into it, and, of course, for those already in great Omaha and the late Sam Rothenberg, and Ida tour. Call Pat or Polly for transportation at 330- shape.

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Among the classes offered are step aerobics, low Mr. Altman graduated from American University VISIONS impact aerobics, weight treuning, yoga, self-motiva- with a degree in Justice, and from Washington Deadline for the Nebraska City Trip will be tion, weight control, nutrition, and several other University Law School. He is the grandson of Rose Sept 26. On Oct. 9, a motor coach will pick up at areas. and Charles Altman and Helen Rosenthal, Delray the JCC at 9 a.m., and arrive back in Omaha at Offering a wide variety of classes is the JCC's approximately 5 p.m. Cost is $25 and includes way of trying to draw that 80% of the population Beach, Fla., and the late Marshall Rosenthal. transportation, lunch at the new Lied Center, shop- into a regular, long-term exercise program. All NOW BOOKING Mlmdjidmidkhil ping at the outlet malls, historical guided tour of classes will start in October. To sign up, see Judy HOUDA.Y PARTIES GAILSAMUaS the dty, tour of the Wildwood Period House and a at the membership services desk at the JCC. Cominerdal & R«iidential FLAUTIST visit to the apple orchards.

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Pan Tournament LOVE'S annual Pan Tournament will be held Sunday, Oct. 16, 12:30 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center. Registration is at noon.

Cash prizes will be awarded and refreshments will be served. Proceeds from the event will be used for additional projects for residents of the Rose Blumkin Home.

"For reservations, send your $20 donation, made out to LOVE, to Helen Shukert, c/o The Rose Blumkin Home, 323 So. 132nd St., Omaha, NE 68154.

For information, call Marsha Kleinberg, chairman, at 571-1672.

Council Bluffs Hadassah The Council Bluffs Hadassah will hold its annual Donor Luncheon Tuesday, Oct. 4, at Lakeshore Country Club at noon.

Rabbi Ruth Ehrenstein, rabbi of the Reconstructionist Synagogue of the greater Omaha-Council Bluffs area, will speak.

For reservations, call Sally Telpner at 322-5607, or Edythe Krasne at 323-9172.

Births Rick and Diane Stein announce the Aug. 31 birth of a son, Aaron Douglas. They also have a daughter, Rachel Michelle.

Grandparents are Jay and Peggy Chasen and Art and Lorraine Stein.

Great-grandfather is Keith Peltz.

Carlos Menem, president of Argentina, will receive the 1994 World Statesman Award of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation, it was announced this week by Rabbi Arthur Schneier, founding president of the Appeal.

President Menem, the first president of a LatinAmerican country to visit Israel and the first Argentinian leader to release the files on Nazi war criminals who had found haven in Argentina, will be honored at a luncheon in New York's Pierre Hotel Monday, Sept. 26.

GM chief to receive award John F. Smith, Jr., president and chief executive officer of General Motors, will receive the Appeal of Conscience Award at the luncheon.

In announcing the award to the Argentinian leader, Rabbi Schneier noted that President Menem had been particularly supportive of the Jewish community following the devastating terrorist attack on the Jewish community building in Buenos Aires July 18.

According to Dr. Ruben Beraja, the head of Argentina's Jewish community, the President's actions following the bombing were exemplary.

Rabbi Schneier noted.

Among other actions, the President sent four cabinet ministers to the destroyed headquarters of the Jewish community immediately following the terrorist action. Three days later the Argentine government was shut down by Presidential decree so that people could attend a rally called to repudiate the bombing. More than 150,000 people took part, including President Menem.

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By Poliy Siroud ROME (JTA) — Meeting in the Umbrian hill town ' of Assisi where St. Francis was born eight centuries ago, "friendly enemies" Yossi Beilin and Faisal Husseini called for a speed-up in the peace process between Israelis and Palestinians.

Beilin, Israel's deputy foreign minister, and Husseini, who headed the Palestinian delegation to the peace talks, attended an annual assembly of religious leaders of all faiths sponsored by a Romebased Roman Catholic lay organization dedicated to furthering peace and ecume'nicism worldwide.

The three-day meeting last week at Assisi coincided with talks in Oslo, during which Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres and Palestine Liberation Organization leader Yasser Arafat agreed to put aside differences over Bast Jerusalem in order to free up $2.3 million in donor aid for Palestinian self-rule projects.

Beilin and Husseini, presented as "friendly enemies," appeared together at a panel discussion on "Israel-Palestine: The Challenge of Peace." The panel was chaired by Cardinal Carlo Maria, archbishop of Milan, who is considered a leading candidate to succeed Pope John Paul II. The panel members agreed that outstanding key issues are the Palestinian prisoners still in Israeli jails, the status of Jerusalem and economic development in Palestinian autonomous territories.

Both Beilin and Husseini urged swifter action to seek accord so as not to lose the momentum of the peace process.

While asserting that both Israeli and Palestinian leaders are "willing to pay the price for peace," Beilin said it is difficult to convince Israelis of the need to free Palestinians who have assassinated Israeli children and students.

Beilin also underlined the need for economic aid for the Palestinian-governed territories, and said it is up to Israel to help produce that aid.

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"If the inhabitants of the Middle East don't see tangible development, they will not support peace," he said.

"If the poor of the West Bank and Gaza don't see some rays of hope, they will say what is always said after a peace agreement: that the leaders sign but we are always left in poverty and with the same problems, without any benefits.

"We IsraeUs," the deputy foreign minister said, "must become promoters throughout the world of aid to stabiUze the new Palestinian entity so that peace is something tangible and gives the people the sensation of having something new in their lives."

The community of St. Egidio, which organized the Assisi meeting, announced that it would call a .weeklong meeting in Jerusalem in May 1996 in order to involved religious as well as political leaders in the Middle East peace process.

Also backed a drive St. Egidio also backed a drive to collect 1 billion lire ($660,000) in Italy to support projects in Gaza, Jericho, Hebron and other West Bank communities.

The Assisi assemblies began -eight years ago when the pope invited leaders of all the world's faiths to gather with him in the medieval hill town where St. Francis, who devoted his life to the promotion of peace, was bom in 1182.

John Paul did not travel to Assisi for this year's meeting but sent a message endorsing its work.

Those in attendance Those attending included President Mario Scares of Portugal and other world leaders, as well as Rabbi David Rosen of Jerusalem; Mohammed Moktar Sellami, the grand mufti of Tunisia; Roman Catholic Archbishop Wilfrid Fox Napier of Durban, South Africa; and leaders of the Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Shinto and Tenri Kyo faiths.

By Susan Bimbaum NEW YORK (JTA) — In the wake of a threat of an impending terrorist attack against the German Jewish community, the World Jewish Congress has issued an alert to its offices around the world to be on guard against potential terrorist acts.

The threat that the Abu Nidal terrorist organization would attack in Germany included a specific day — Sept. 25 — and a specific target — Ignatz Bubis, the head of the German Jewish community, according to Elan Steinberg, WJC executive (director. , Steinberg said WJC was alerted last Friday by both Israeli and German authorities about the threat in Germany.

"The German Jewish leadership from Bubis on down was made aware of what the German government officials described as concrete threats," Steinberg said.

"The nature of the threat is such that there was even an indication of a specific date, Sept. 25," Steinberg said.

"While the specific information related to Germany, it did not necessarily mean that other targets in other places were exempt," he added.

As result, he said, "we sent an urgent fax to all WJC regional offices around the world alerting them to the information, and providing whatever details we had to take whatever precautions they could."

Steinberg said the attacks in Germany were being traced to the so-called Abu Nidal group.

Abu Nidal is the nomme de guerre of Sabri alBanna, a rejectionist Palestinian whose group has been accused of masterminding various murderous attacks, such as those on the Vienna and Rome airports in 1985 and on an Istanbul synagogue in 1986.

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A report from Rabbi Avi Weiss, president, Coalition for Jewish Concerns-Amcha and senior rabbi of the Hebrew Institute of Riverdaie, NY. NEW YORK (JTA) — For all the good that the movie "Schindler's List" has done to reawaken interest in the Holocaust, in the end, will the Holocaust be remembered if, at its very sites, history is distorted?

An international delegation from the New York-based Coalition for Jewish ConcernsAmcha recently returned from a mission to Nazi camps in Poland, the Czech Republic and Germany.

The camps we visited all reflect Holocaust revisionism at its source.

Shouts of "We need another Hitler," "Jewish hands off our property," Go back to Israel" and "You've come to crucify Jesus again," assaulted our ears-Vs we approached the door of the church at Birkenau, the killing ground of Auschwitz.

The church — which has a large cross on the roof and in the forecourt — occupies the same building as the "new commandant's office." It is the only remaining building of the SS headquarters complex in Birkenau and lies clearly within its borders. The building is in violation of the 1987 Geneva Agreement signed by European Catholic and Jewish leaders, which calls for "no permanent Catholic place of worship on the site of the Auschwitz and Birkenau camps."

The presence of the church at Birkenau is even more disturbing than the convent at Auschwitz I where we had protested five years ago. Some Catholics in Poland defended the rights of the nuns to remain at the convent, claiming that it was outside the perimeter of Auschwitz I and that the mass killing occurred at Birkenau. The church, however, is at Birkenau and clearly within the camp.

From the church, we moved to the former convent where the 24-foot cross still stands.

More taunts greeted us. Police hustled away several people who threatened us. This time, rather than scaling the fence,as we did in 1989 to make our point, we were invited inside. We reminded the director that although the nuns have moved out, we would not be silent until he removes the cross.

Several members of our group traveled the 18.6 miles to the Sobibor death camp. There, the Nazis murdered a quarter of a million Jews and 1,000 non-Jews. After the Jewish revolt of Sobibor in 1943, the Nazis razed the entire camp.

The only building standing in Sobibor today is a two-story church which stands on the spot of a tiny prewar wooden chapel used by the Nazis to shoot prisoners. Though the church and the chapel share the same spot, it is grossly inappropriate that it was built in a camp where 99 percent of those murdered were Jews.

At Theresienstadt, one hour outside Prague, visitors are greeted by a 55-foot cross. The cross stands in the middle of a symbolic international cemetery not far from the small fortress where political prisoners, Jew and non-Jew, were killed.

The Theresienstadt ghetto itself lies just across the road from the fortress, and thus the entire complex must be viewed as one. In the ghetto, 33,539 Jews died between November 1941 and April 20, 1945, and another 88,196 were deported to extermination camps. The entire non-Jewish population of the town was evacuated in July, 1942.

Thus those who remained experienced a slow death because of the dreadful conditions in the ghetto, as well as those who were transported to the efficient crematoria. They suffered solely because they were Jews. A 55-foot cross dominating the place of such Jewish suffering is a desecration

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Similar symbols crowd the reconstructed camp at Dachau. A Carmehte convent built in 1964 "ais a place of prayer and atonement" is at the rear of the camp. A Protestant church where services are held every Sunday is to the right; the Weimar church is nearby, and directly in front of the convent is a Catholic memorial ,with a huge bell which clangs every hour. ^ ' The Jewish memorial is off to thfe left. All this in a camp where 80 percent of the murdered were Jews.

As we stood at the convent at Dachau, Jack Reich, a survivor of Dachau and Auschwitz now from Skokie, 111., approached us to say: "The convent wasn't here 50 years ago — it shouldn't be here today."

It is clear to us and to anyone visiting the camps that convents, crosses, parish churches and chapels have been purposefully established there.

At Ponary, outside Vilnius, Lithuania, one member of our delegation who visited there earher this year reported that a 30-foot cross has been erected.

Seventy percent of those killed there were Jews. In Prague, a Holocaust survivor informed us that a church has been established at the Flossenburg camp in CSermany.

The camps are decaying, and 50 years from now it could well be that all that will remain at those sites will be Christian symbols and houses of worship, largely Catholic. People would then assume that the Holocaust — the German's systematic and largely successful effort to murder all of Europe's Jews — was not the overwhelming Jewish tragedy it was, but rather a process of mass kilUng focused on Christians, mostly Catholic.

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Let me cite one individual with whom I am acquainted. Nancy Coren, the guiding light of the Tifereth Israel's religious school,' is a woman with an outstanding academic background. She has Bachelor and Master degrees in Sociology from Northwestern University.

Her Master's in education was funded by the Ford Foundation for post graduate students interested in the education field.

While working on her degree in education, she was hired by the Oak Park, 111., school district to teach a newly-formed educational program. Being a motivated person, Nancy found the daily teaching in Oak Park and her nightly trek to Evanston for schooling, stimulating. (To my way of thinking, I would have called it back-breaking.)

At present, Nancy has administrative responsibilities at the Tifereth Israel religious school, and she teaches in a multi-aged classroom at the Rousseau public school.

This is in addition to being a wife, the mother of three, a regular reader of the Torah, a member of synagogue committees, and a willing participant in Hadassah, Sisterhood and Lincoln community activities. She also prepares the boys and girls for their B'nai Mitzvahs.

Nancy's interest in Jewish education was nurtured by her parents, Esther Rae and Leon Chesnin, and by her mother's father, a Rabbi schooled in Scotland. Her grandfather, who would teach anyone that wanted to learn, stimulated her intellectual curiosity and devotion to Jewish education.

When I asked what she sew in the future for the religious/Hebrew school system in Lincoln, she said, Tou have to understand that this is the most difficult kind of school situation. The kids cone to us ailer a loDg day in regular school. They are tired and hungry and feel like they're missing out on all the activities the other kida have. No wofider they are unruly. We have to make learning about Judaism and Hebrew fun and super interesting,'' With an understanding heart about the attitudes of today's Hebrew/Sunday school pupils, Nancy tries to recognize their problems and enlighten their minds. I know from first-hand experience she does a marvelous job. Nancy brings her love of Jewish learning with her to her job of educating youth in Lincoln.

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Troop 218 Court of Honor Badges of rank advancement and merit were presented to troop members recently during ceremonies at the Jewish Community Center as follows: Ben Delgadillo, Tenderfoot; Bradley Lerner, Second Class Scout; Dusty Nichols, bronze palm.

Jeremy Chasen, who volunteered several hours of service to the Friedel Jewish Academy this summer, earned the rank of Star Scout. He dedicated the honor of his award to his grandfather, Charles Slutzky, who recently underwent heart surgery.

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By Bert Lewis Happy New Year! Seems like ages since we talked - such a busy time of the year. Did you have nice holidays? Did your kids come in? (Parents of children who Uve out of town will relate to that question.)

Just a week before erev Rosh Hashonah, we managed to sneak away for a quick visit to the eastern seaboard. I didn't really leave myself enough time to get it all together when we returned, but it was worth it anyway.

No matter how many we gather, or how few, this is definitely family time. And certainly those absent members are missed even more when the assembled g^oup sits down together to ei\joy the traditions they grew up with.

It's a time to tell (and re-tell) those old stories and to allow the nostalgia to take over. For us, the holiday season was really quiet...come to think of it, that's how it's supposed to be, isn't it?

Long after Fve forgotten everything elae, Fll still remember the scene in my parent's house, after the shofar had signaled the end of Yom Kippur. The arrival from the synagogue of family members, this one saying Tm not even hungry" and that one saying 1 am -1 need some coffee!* Before the group sat down to the table, my dad gathered them together to have a sip of wine and a bite of honey cake, to make a brucha and to vinch the best year ever for everyone.

If I close my eyes snd listen carefully, I can almost hear him. Hands down, he was the best vincher I ever heard. But then YOU probably could say the same thing about one of your dear ones too, couldn't you?

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French Jews defend Mitterand against anti-Semitism charges

By Michel Di Paz PARIS (JTA) — In the wake of continuing revenberations from recent revelations about French President Francois Mitterrand's right-wing past, the leader of French Jewry haa defended his president against charges of anti-Semitism.

At the same time, however, Jean Kahn, head of CRIP, the umbrella organization representing France's secular Jewish organizations, has taken issue with Mitterrand's refusal to acknowledge France's responsibility in collaborating with the Rushed by ambulance Sabban was rushed by ambulance, with the knife Nazis during World War II. "Let us not now pick on a man who is sick and still sticking out of his back, to the nearby Beilinson Hospital, where he was operated on and has always been courageous, who never was an anti-Semite and has always shown that he is a reported to be out of danger.

A passerby said she was walking to the same bus friend of Israel," Kahn said in an interview last stop when she heard a shout behind Jcier and turned week.

Kahn's comments came amid the latest chapter of to see an Arab attacking the soldier.

Soldiers at a nearby hitchhiking station rushed to a long- simmering debate here about France's aid the injured man. They overpowered the actions in connection with the collaborationist assailant, holding him down until police and other Vichy government of Marphall Henri Philippe Petain and whether the country should bear soldiers came to arrest him.

It was not immediately clear whether the responsibility for Vichy's actions during World War assailant had any ties to organized groups opposed II, Kahn spoke after Mitterrand, 77, who reportedly to the Israeli-Palestinian peace initiative. is ailing from prostate cancer, appeared in a television interview on Sept.

A second incident In the second incident — which took place at 12 to defend himself against charges of antiabout the same time as the first, but without any Semitism and to explain his fiiendship with a forapparent connection — Shimon Strau, a fruit and mer official of the Vichy regime.

The interview followed the publication of "A vegetable dealer from Netanya, was stabbed by two Arab fanners when he went to the Arab village of French Youth: Francois Mitterrand 1934-1947," a book by French investigative journalist Pierre Pean Ibtan near Netanya.

Strau, who had gone to the Israeli Arab farming that details Mitterrand's activities before, during village to buy vegetables, was invited by two farm- and after World War II. The book describes Mitterrand as a right-wing ers to come with them to visit their fields. As he was inspecting their produce, he was stabbed twice student activist in prewar Paris, as a faithful officer of the collaborationist Vichy regime in 1942 and in the chest by the two men, who ran away.

Strau managed to summon help, and was taken as a close friend of Rene Bousquet, a former Vichy to the Hillel Yaffee Hospital, where he was report- official charged with crimes against humanity for ed to be out of danger after receiving medical treat- ordering roundups of Jews for deportation.

Mitterrand apparently assisted in the research ment for the book, a development some observers attribute to Mitterrand's desire to defend his wartime activities as he concludes his last term in office.

During the television interview, Mitterrand

By Hugh Orgel sought to distance the actions of the collaborationist Vichy regime from the subsequent postwar TEL AVIV (JTA) — Israel's cost-of-living index governments of the French Republic. rose 1.1 percent in August, marking the sixth conDeclaring that he was unaware of the antisecutive month in which inflation increased by at Semitic laws imposed by Vichy two years before he least 1 percent. served as an official for the regime, he said the The Central Bureau of Statistics, which issued actions of the Petain government were attributable the August cost-of-living report on Sept. 14, said to the country's defeat at the hands of the Nazis. that inflation in Israel is now estimated to be runFrance has no need to apologize for the crimes n'i>g at 14.6 percent annually.

According to the bureau, fruit and vegetable committed during that period, he added.

"The republic had nothing to do with all that I prices rose faster than housing costs, with both categories together comprising nearly two-thirds of do think that France is not responsible," he said.

"Those who are accountable for those crimes the August rise in the index.

In recent months, the bureau cited steadily rising belong to a minority who exploited the (French) housing costs as being the chief culprit for the defeat Not the republic and not France. Ill never ask for forgiveness in the name of France." country's inflation woes.

TEL AVrV (JTA) — Reflecting continuing IsraeliPalestinian tensions, terrorists wounded two Israelis in two separate stabbing attacks carried out within Israel's borders on Sunday.

In the first incident, Elad Sabban, an Israeli soldier on vacation, was stabbed in the back as he was walking to a bus stop at a highway intersection on the outskirts of Petach Tikva.

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Mitterrand further denied that be had ever been anti- Semitic. He recounted how, in 1936, he had helped a g^roup of young Jews who were being attacked by a mob and horw one of the young Jews he helped became a lifelong friend.

"No one haa ever found anything anti-Semitic in my deeds. I've always been on this side of the fence," he said.

While supporting Mitterrand's claims regarding his relationship with the Jews, Kahn of CRIF said the Jewish leadership of France has alvays disagreed with the French president about the role of Vichy.

"Mitterrand maintains that Vichy is like a parenthesis in French history," Kahn tiM in an interview. "We do not forget that it is the Prenich Assembly who freely voted in favor of full powers.to Marshall Philippe Petain, that the French administration served faithfully the Vichy regime.

"I cannot accept to hear now that the French Republic owes no apologies to the victims of this regime," said Kahn.

During the course of the television interview, Mitterrand said he bad maintained a long-standing relationship with Bousquet, Vichy's police chief between 1942 and 1944. But Mitterrand said he had no knowledge of Bousquet's wartime activities.

Charged with the deportation of 2,000 Jewish children, Bousquet was killed by a self-styled avenger last June at the age of 82 before he could stand trial.

Mitterrand admitted he had hindered legal proceedings against Bousquet, but said he took the action to "appease the continuous dvil war among Frenchmen" over the country's role during World War II. Here, too, Kahn was critical of the French president.

"It seems hard to believe that the French president had no knowledge of the criminal deeds of this man," he said. "And we deplore that he could maintain ambiguous relations with him for such a long time.

"I was also very surprised to hear that the president of the republic has, in certain circumstances, slowed down legal procedures. I am very attached to democracy and to the principles of separation of powers," said Kahn.

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lively Certified Diamond Listed is Priced BdoL{) the Rapaport Diorndnd Report

COLOR

CURITY CARAT WEIGHT PRICE PER CARAT

TOTAL

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COLOR

CLARITY CARAT WEIGHT PRICE PER CABfll[

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VS1

.69cts.

$3,570.00

$2,463.30

Fancy Yellow Color Cert. Only 1.26cts.

$ 4,500.00

$ 5,670.00

VS2

I.OOcts.

$4,410.00

$4,410,00

FancyYellow

1,70cts.

$ 4,800.00

$ 8,160.00

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VS2

' 1 .Olds.

$ 4,950.00

$ 4,999.50

p^^^^ yellow Color Cert. Only 2.43cts.

$'5,000.00

$12,150.00

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VS2

$4,230.00 $ 4,230.00

$4,272.30 $ 4,272.30

pancy Yellow Color Cert. Only 3.29cts. ^^,,^^ ^,^^^^^ ^^^^^^

$18,917.50

VS1

LOIcts.

10lCtS.

$ 5,750.00

J

$ 7,500.00

$29,325.00

F

SI1

1.02cts.

$4,590.00

$4,681.80

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VS2

1.03cts.

$ 4,230.00

$ 4,356.90

H

SI1

1.06cfs.

$ 4,230.00

$ 4,483.80

F

WS2

1.50cts,

$ 5,250.00

$ 7,875.00

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SI1

1.15cts.

$ 3,870.00

$ 4,450.50

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VS2

1.75cts.

$ 5,250.00

$ 9,187.50

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VS2

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311

1.16cts.

$ 3,420.00

$ 3,967.20

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Flawless

2.32cts.

$ 7,875.00

$18,270.00

H

SI1

1.23cts.

$4,230.00

$5,202.90

Q

ygg

3 02cts

$ 8,025.00

$24,235.50

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SI2

1.30cts.

$2,925.00

$3,802.50

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^gg

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$ 9,240.00

$28,089.60

1

SI2

1.37C.S.

$2,730.00

$3,740.10

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$ 8,025.00

$26,322.00

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VS2

1.43cts.

$ 4,500.00

$ 6,435.00

1

SI2

1.52cts.

$ 3,690.00

$ 5,608.80

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SI1

10.02cts.

$ 9,000.00

$90,180.00

H

WS2

1.55cts.

$ 5,100.00

$ 7,905.00

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VS2

I.eicts,

$ 4,250.00

$ 6,842.50

yygg

^ 04cts

$ 5,600.00

$ 5,824.00

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VS1

1.81ctS.

$4,420.00

$8,000.00

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$ 4,500.00

$ 5,580.00

SI1

2.24cts.

$ 4,560.00

$10,214.40

811

2.20cts.

$ 5,000.00

$11,000.00

K

VS2

2.34cts.

$ 3,840.00

$ 8,985.60

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VS2

2.35cts.

$ 4,960.00

$11,656.00

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$ 6,640.00

$15,936.00

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VS1

2.54cts.

$ 7,820.00

$19,862.80

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$ 5,200.00

$13,936.00

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VS1

2.54cts.

$ 9,435.00

$23,964.90

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^^2

3,53cts.

$ 6,500.00

$22,945.00

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811

2.94cts.

$4,845.00

$14,244.30

$ 9,200.00

$27,600.00

$ 8,600.00

$25,800.00

$10,200.00

$50,726.25

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VS2

3.12cts.

$6,320.00

$19,718.40

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SOOcts

K

VS1

3.72cts.

$5,250.00

$19,530.00

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VS2

3.75C.S.

$9,900.00

$37,125.00

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VS2

4.01cts.

$ 7,520.00

$30,155.20

J

VS1

4.19cts.

$ 6,800.00

$28,492.00

D

SI1

423cts.

$10,125.00

$42,828.75

G

VS1

2.21cts.

$ 6,225.00

$13,757.25

E

VS1

2.60cts.

$ 7,875.00

$20,475.00

Emerald Cut

Pear Cut VVS2

1.22CIS.

$ 4,500.00

$ 5,490.00

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VVS2

2.75cts.

$ 5,250.00

$14,437.50

D

Flawless

2.03cts.

$15,225.00

$30,450.00

E

SI1

3.07cls.

$ 8.625.00

$26,478.75

D

VS2

3.53cts

$11,250.00

$39,712.50

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VS2

S.OICtS.

$ 8,625.00

$43,211.25

4.46cts 5.04cts B.IOcts.

12 04cls i2'22cts.

$ 3,600.00

$16,056.00

$ 3,000.00

$15,120.00

$ 4,000.00

$32,400.00

$ 3,850.00

$46,354,00

$ 6,500.00

$79,430.00

S 2,900.00

$ 4,524.00

$ 3,200,00

$ 7,808.00

$ 3,400.00

$10,880.00

S 3,800.00

$12,236.00

$ 3,500.00

$14,315.00

Fancy Yellow

Non Certified Diamonds '

Round Superman Round Princess Pear Round Superman Round Round Round Marquise Round

46cls. .70cts.

LOIcts.

1.26cts.

1.54cts.

$ 1,740.00 $ 1,850.00 $ 2,950.00 $2,250.00 $3,65000

$ 800.40 $ 1,295.00 $ 2,979.50 $2,835.00 $5,621.00

155cts i.57cts.

$ 2,250 00 $2,450,00

$ 3,487.50 $3,846.50

2 47cts.

270cts 2 80cts 3.22cts 377cts

$3,600 00 S 3,400.00 S 3,500.00 $3,50000 $ 4,00000

$8,892.00 $ 9,180.00 $ 9,800 00 $11.72000 $15.08000

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3.20cts.

3.22cls.

4 09cts

VVc ship iuiywIuTf in ihc Liiiitt'd smics. This is a partial list [)f our inventory.

W(* have an cxtcnsivt* iiivnitory of diaiTioiids, jewelry and colored st( HK^S.

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