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Speakers to headline 21st annual Book Fair An authority on the procedures behind the ArabIsraeli peace process and an editor whose new anthology explores the Jewish mother-daughter relationship will keynote the 21st Jewish Book Fair, Nov. 6 to 30, at the JCC. Sponsor of the annual Book Fair is the Jewish Federation Library. The month-long fair features a sale of books in all price ranges for readers of all ages and programs for children and adults, according to Edythe Wolf, director of the Federation Library. Two major programs are the Lecture and Reception and the Community Luncheon. Dr. Kenneth W. Stein, director of Emory University's Middle East Research Program and former U.S. Presidential advisor on Middle Eastern Affairs, will be featured at the lecture and reception Nov. 20 at 7:30. Mrs. Wolf said Dr. Stein has promised to reveal behind-the-scenes methods and procedures that have contributed to the current 'Status of the Arab-Israeli peace process. The program is free and open to the public. Faye Moskowitz, the noted author who directs the creative writing program at George Washington University, will highlight the luncheon Nov. 30 at noon. She will discuss her new anthology, Her Face in the Mirror: Jewish Women on Mothers and Daughters. Two weeks before the luncheon, a book discuBsion led by educator Gloria Kaslow will focus on Ms. Moskowitz* anthology. *We are extremely pleased to offer an in-depth look at the outstanding collection of poems, stories and essays compiled by Ms. Moskowitz prior to presenting the editor as our luncheon speaker," said Mrs. Wolf. This is the first time in the 21-yeEU- history of the Book Fair that the discussion program and luncheon are directly related, she said. Mrs. Kaslow, who holds a B.A. from Vassar College and an M.A. in Modem English Literature from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, has concentrated on Jewish literature, culture, and history in a lifetime of teaching. A faculty member at UTTO for 20 years, she previously taught in the Beth El religious school and in adult study groups sponsored by the Beth El Women's League. She also has been a member of the board of the Jewish Federation Library for countless years and served as president for three terms.
Clinton trip downplayed
By Matthew Dorf WASHINGTON (JTA) - The last time an American president visited Syria, the flight there was a turbulent one. President Richard Nixon was on his way to Damascus in 1974, soon after the Yom Kippur War, which had devastated Israel and left the Middle East crackling with hostility. Relations between the United States and Syria were such that when the Air Force One pilot saw four Syrian fighter planes approaching, he took evasive action. Convinced he was under attack, he plunged the plane into a nose dive, tossing administration officials around, according to some who were on the plane. The pilot was subsequently told that the fighter jets were just an unannounced escort, and the plane landed safely. President Clinton's advisers were hoping for a smoother ride this week. But while Nixon came From left, Danny Raznick, Dorothy Kaplan of away from his meeting with Assad with renewed the Jewish Federation Library, and Allison diplomatic ties between the United States and Lehman view the many items on display for Syria -- ties that were broken off after 1967 -the 21st annual Book Fair. Clinton's aides were keeping expectations low for his trip to Damascus, this week. According to Mrs. Wolf, Omaha's Jewish Book Fair assumes the role taken by Jewish book stores in larger cities. "New fiction by Jewish autliors and volumes on hundreds of topics of Jewish interest will be on sale," she said. Also available will be JERUSALEM (JTA) — In an interview published" games, puzzles, toys, and videos with Jewish conhere this week, Jordanian King Hussein promised tent. A Book Fair program especially for teens, the Israel "a very warm peace" and a msgor effort to Edward Zorinsky Bible Quiz sponsored by the curb Islamic militants operating against Israel Henry Monsky Lodge of B'nai B'rith, will be held from his kingdom. The pledges appeared in an interview published Dec. 11 from 2 to 4 pan. The annual ConMnunity liuncheon is a joint effort by the Israeli daily Yediot Achronot. of the Federation'Library and Omaha's Jewish In the interview, which was conducted in his women's organizations, including B'nai B'rith palace in Amman, King Hussein rejected criticism Women, Hadassah, ORT, National Council of from Syrian President Hafez Assad that the treaty Jewish Women, and the women's groups of Beth El, was "blasphemous." Beth Israel, and Temple Israel. "Nobody in the worid will teach me what Islam is Omaha has celebrated Jewish Book Month by and what my belief is. Let them show me where it sponsoring a book fair since 1973, Mrs. Wolf said. Book Month, initiated in 1943, is currently marked is written that Islam is against peace and coexisby communities throughout North America during tence between nations," Hussein said. Assad has been openly critical of the Israelithe 30 days preceding Chanukah. Its aim is to commemorate reading and to bring attention to new Jordanian peace treaty, particularly of clauses allowing Israel to lease indefinitely two parcels of books of Jewish interest, she said. The Book Fair annually receives support from the Jordanian land. "I would expect (Assad) first of all to read the Morton A. Richards Endowment Fund. This year, the lecture and reception will be co-sponsored by agreement and afterward to criticize it," said Hussein. "The agreement is our business," he the Jewish Cultural Arts Council. For more information, call the Jewish Federation added pointedly. Library, 334-8200, ext. 230, or to make reservaHussein described his expectations for the new tions for the Community Luncheon (cost is $7.50 relations with Israel as "a very special peace." J each).
Hussein promises 'very warm peace'
Midlands Chapter of NCCJ elects new co-chairmen The Midlands Chapter of the National Conference of Christians and Jews (NCCJ) recently elected co-chairmen for the year as follows, from left: Jack Baker, president of Baker's Supermarkets, Jewish co-chairman; George Rozmarin, partner in Fraser, Stryker Law Firm, Catholic co-chairman and the new preMiding chairman; and John Conlcy, preNident, ConK*y InvcNtmrnt CuunNel, I'rotrtitant coch^rman. Mr. Conley succeeds Bob Bates, who ret/rcd from thai position. ew board members include: Ron Rhodes, Card ember Publisliing Corp; Dr. Dennis Mihelicli, rofesBor of History, Creighton University; Bob ..nnphier, US West; Will Johnson of Kennedy, llolliind, DeLnry & Svobodn; Ken Bird, Westside Community Schools; Robert Mundy, Mundy & Associates; Chaplain Joseph Boone, U.S. Air Force, IOfTult Air Force Base; Alrurtis Robinson, Mutual of Omnlm; and Bode I>abodn, llcnningsen, Uurham & Kirhiirdiion, Inc.