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Perspectives, the Jewish Federation of Omaha's new young adult leadership group, has expanded its steering committee in preparation for starting its year-long program next month.
Cabinet approves new chief of staff ClodirbuflMii
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Arthritis Foundation presents award to Deenie Meyerson
The Arthritis Foundation presented its Nebraska believe one person can moke a difference. If you Chapter Founders Award to Deenie Meyerson work hard enough, whoever you are, you can leave recently in recognition of her commitment to the thvs world a better place.' Foundation and people with arthritis. Her activities for the past 16 years exemplify a true passion for the mission of the Arthritis Foundation, the announcement stated. She has served in many capacities in both the Nebraska Chapter and National Arthritis Foundation organizations. As a member of the Nebraska Chapter Board of Directors the past 16 years, she has served as president, chairman of the board, vice president and secretary. The announcement quoted Ms. Meyerson from an article in the national Arthritis Foundation magatine, Arthritii Today at follows: "Volunteering with the Arthritis Foundation is so inspiring because we have the opportunity to see the results of our elTorta - how our work helps people. Fve seen friends have their ortlirilic hands and feet rebuilt or their hip joints replaced to work like new again. And I've watched people who had beett I.arry and Deenie Meyeraon with their son, crippled walk again. Those kinds of imoges made Troy, at left, and their daughter and aon-inma love what I do. I voluntaar because I honestly law, Heidi and Scott Sohneidernian. j^_ _-
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Israeli officials downplay threat from Iraq By Hugh Orgel TEL AVIV (JTA) — Israeli military and political leaders are downplaying any threat to Israel following Iraq's troop movements near the Kuwaiti border in recent days. Confronted with what looked like a repetition of Iraqi strongman Saddam Hussein's 1990 invasion of Kuwait, Israeli intelligence officials said they were monitoring the situation, but did not believe Hussein would repeat the Scud attacks on Israel that he carried out during the 1991 Persian Gulf War. Lt. Gen. Ehud Barak, chief of staff of the Israel Defense Force, briefed the Cabinet on Sunday about the latest Iraqi moves, but said Israel did not need to take special protective measures to ward off an Iraqi attack. Deputy Foreign Minister Yossi Beilin also said he thought there was no direct danger to Israel. But, he added, "in view of what happened in 1990, we cannot be too complacent, and must keep a keen eye on what is happening in Iraq." Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher, visiting Israel for his latest round of Middle East shuttle diplomacy, told reporters the United States would provide "prudent" help for Israel if the Iraqi situation required it. During the 1991 Gulf War, the United States sent anti-Scud Patriot missile batteries to Israel, which was the target of repeated Iraqi Scud missile attacks. Israelis at the time donned gas masks and hunkered down in sealed rooms, fearing that Hussein would make good on threats to use chemical weapons against the Jewish state. But the Scud missiles were instead equipped with conventional warheads that killed two Israelis and caused extensive property damage.
First meeting on Nov. 10 The ^oup's first meeting will take place Nov. 10 at the home of Anne and Barry Broder. After the initial session, the group, comprised of young adults in their 20s and 30s, will meet at sixweek intervals with each meeting focusing on a facet of the Omaha Jewish community and the issues that affect Jews nationwide. According to the announcement, speakers from both the local and national levels will address the group. The stated goal of Perspectives will be to not only become familiar with local Jewish agencies, but also to help the next generation become involved in the workings of the Jewish community. Steering committee co-chair Susie Norton said, "Our parents and grandparents have worked to better this community. "Their commitment has made Omaha well known among Jewish communities throughout the count-try. Goal is to involve next generation
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Perspectives plans November meeting to energize young adult leadership
"The goal of Perspectives is to get the next generation involved to continue this tradition." Initial activities of the group will focus on maintaining the agencies of the local Jewish community, , anti-Semitism, and shaping pubUc policy. The steering committee currently is flnalizing its program, and those interested in joining the group may call the Federation office at 334-8200, exten; sion 210, or a steering committee member before Oct. 20. Members are Susie and Mike Norton, Susan Noddle, Tony Magid, Lenny and Cindy Kaufman, and Jeff and Sharon Kirshenbaum.
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By Hugh Orgel TEL AVTV (JTA) — M^'. Gen. Amnon Shahak has been chosen to serve as the next chief of staff of the Israel Defense Force. At its weekly session on Sunday, the Cabinet unanimously approved Shahak's nomination by Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, who also serves as defense minister. Shahok, currently deputy chief of staff, will replace Lt. Gen. Ehud Barak when Barak's fouryear term expires in January. Shahak, who will serve as the country's 15th IDF chief of staff, was Israel's top negotiator in the seven months of talks with the Palestine Liberation Organization that led to the implementation of Palestinian self rule in the Gaza Strip and Jericho enclave in the West Bank that began in May. During his army career, Shahak has held a number of key IDF posts, including commander of the West Bank from 1983 to 1986 and chief of military intelligence from 1986 until his appointment as deputy IDF chief of staff in 1991.
Law firms merge The law firm of Richards, Riekes & Zabin, estab lished in 1946, has joined in the practice of law with the Omaha law firm of Marks ft Clare, established in 1951. The new low firm, with ofHces at 11606 Miracle Hills Drive, is known as Marks Clare ft Richards The firm will provide services for individuals and businesses. ''