January 27, 1995

"••fflp~-;rn^r>rE!=._J'.,'*-: °i5=7i

llewlsh Press

t4 r

I

II I •, 1 -

N(

IN( 11 MM

Serving Nebraska and Iowa Siijce 1920

Vol. LXXII No. 22 Omaha

26 Shvat, 67SS, January 27,1995

Federation Campaign mails Abba Eban tickets By Barbara Chandler, Federation public relations director TickeU for the 1995 UJA/Federation Campaign Community Event have been mailed. Those who increased their gifts to the campaign and returned the pink postcard indicating they wished to attend the event on Feb. 9 should have received a ticket. | Non-reserved seating will be available. This event is open to the entire Jewish community and anyone who is interested in hearing Ambassador Eban speak is encouraged and welcome to attend.

Brewster the Rooster Children at the Jewish Community Center's Child Development Center meet 'Brewster the Rooster',

Torah Tots

.

In bottom photo, youngsters at Chabad House make grape juice under the supervision of Dina Shusterman. Torah totters are Yonah Friedman, Mushka, Rochel and Chana Katzman, and Roslyn Wolberger.

Epstein mourners fill Temple Israel sanctuary An estimated 450 filled Temple Israel's sanctuary Sunday to mourn Mark H. Epstein, 24, who died last Saturday alter a long battle against cancer. Burial took place with a private service at Temple Israel cemetery. In his eulogy, Rabbi Aryeh Azriel described Mr. Epstein as a "courageous young man who knew how to be a friend." Rabbi Debbie Stiel and Cantor Michael Yablonski also participated in the service. Mr. Epstein is survived by his parents, Nancy and Gary; sister, Robyn; and grandmother, Sara Harding, all of Omaha. In 1993, the Jewish community of Omaha Hpurred a fund drive, raising an estimated $150,000 to help pay for treatment of synovial cell cancer. The insurance company had declined to pay for the treatment, calling it experimental. Mr. Epstein, a 1988 graduate of Burke High School was diagnosed with cancer after graduating from the University of Kansas. He hud earned a psyclioloi.'y degree, and for u time worked as a psychology technician at St. Joseph Center for Mental Health. His medical Iroatmont prevented him from earning a moaler'a degree in dcvelopmniital psychology at tlie University of Nebraska at Oninha. Memorials may bo made to the American Cancer Society, Methodist Hospice, or Temple Israel. (Editorial on page 4)

Jewish Press enrolls new readers Toddlers in the day care program at the JCC frequently visit the Jewish Press office on their daily trips along the corridors. This time, we gave them copies of the newspaper and took their photo. The children are from left, first row, Sam Monsky and Josh Moran; middle row, Cameron Stern and Mitchell Raznick; top row, Matthew Waldbaum and Kirsten Friedman.

The program will begin at 7:45 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Red Lion Hotel. Seating will begin at 6:15 p.m. Don Goldstein, General Campaign Co-chairman, remarked, "We are looking forward to a truly memorable evening. It is always nice to have our community get together and this is a great opportunity for us to celebrate a successful campaign. "Anyone who has heard Ambassador Eban speak knows that he is one of the flnest, most eloquent speakers of our time. Those who have never iieard him are in for a very special experience. "Our goal was to complete the campaign in a timely manner," Mr. Goldstein continued, 'and we are happy to report that 90 percent of the donors have made their pledges. "Certainly the community depends on everyone's participation in the campaign, and we look forward to receiving those outstanding pledges very soon." Those with questions about tickets or the event are invited to call the Federation ofGce at 334-8200, ext. 247 or 271.

There's no place like Nebraska' By Mary Fellman It was undoubtedly a first in Israeli It happened on Saturday night, Dec. 31. All of the children, spouses and grandchildren and many, many friends of Annie and Harry Allen were gathered in the beautifully decorated ballroom of Kibbutz Ramat Rachel to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Suddenly, one of the 25 former Nebraskans and current Nebraskans began to sing 'There is no place like Nebraska!" As all who knew the song joined in, it became louder, more enthusiastic, more spirited! Imagine the surprised reaction of the guests who had little knowledge of where Nebraska even is! Incidentally, Kibbutz Ramat Rachel is the only kibbutz hotel in Israel and a charming and reasonable place to stay. Another delightful 50th anniversary party was hosted by Sarah Gold (Sally Simon) and her husband, Baruch, and their five vory good looking rliildren, for Miriam and Rrv Simon who were also spending o month in Igruel. Their upurlnivnt is in Betar Illit, n religious community in the West Bank about 12 miles out of Jonisalom. Despite the mnjor problems of pcnre nnd terrorism botweeii Arabs and Jews, between I.nbor nnd Likud parties and many others, betwrrn reli|;ioiiH and secular .lews, life on a daily basis goes along busily for most people of nil ages and backgrounds. One Saturday night we nnd more than 1,600 Iiraelis pushed uur way into the Raniado Renaissance ballroom to remember the three missing Israeli soldiers nnd to hear Nobel Peace Prize committee member Knrl KrisUnnaim speak about

his reasons for resigning firom that committee. Two of the soldiers' fathers and Natan Shuansky also spoke to an agitated and emotional crowd! After spending a delightful morning strolling on the board walk in Tel Aviv, marvelling at the beauty of the Mediterranean and also seeing the magnificent new opera house in Tel Aviv, we drove to Petah Tikva to check out the requests for equipment of the Hasharon Hospital from the Israel Endowment Funds. Harry Allen is responsible, as a volunteer, for checking out funding requests to that fund which was originated by the late Chief Justice Louis D. Brandeis. The hospital is part of the Golda Meir Medical Center and offers health services for over 180,000 people a year. In addition to research, complicated treatments related to patients sufreringj from cancer, its in-vitro fertilization of 1,500 i women and its neo-natal fucililics are nmong | Isrnel'H best So much more to tell! The new Israel Supremei Court building which wns endowed by the| Rothschild family ond designed by Ram and Ada Melnmed Cnrmi stands mnjesticnlly between the" rity of Jerusalem on one side nnd Ibe Knesset and government buildings on the other. Its circular library, its oir of eternal permanence, its quiet elegance make it one of Israel'! most historical and magnificent creations. And then there are the new shopping centeril with koahor Burger Kings, the streets of Ben Yehuda crowded with as many as 10,000 (xeople one coot 'hd\ rd^y night, the shopping for freah fruits nnd vei^etalileH before Shabhnt.

PaKe2

Jewish Press

DON'T LET A WHITE

>/\.

January 27,1096 RUIN YOUR DECOR!

Sparks from The Word Deaths By Rabbi Myer S. Kripke

Donate K to the B'nai Israel Spring Auction! Your turnilurs, anlxgiiss. and touiehokj cluttor will hÂŤlp our small synagogua.

CALL 398-1595 FOR PICKUP

Rl^gTp^SDSld

To Capture The Moment INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY PORTRAITS

Graduations, Bar I Bat Mitzvahs, & Weddings REGENCY PHOTO 143 Regency Fashion Court 391-3471 Charles Kay - Photographer

Warren J. Johnson Certified Professional Photographer Weddings. Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Families

(402) 571-6556 Evenings

3 I

HELYNE LANDRES Word has been received of the death of Helyne Parashat Mishpatim Laridres of Los Angeles, formerly of Omaha. SheB Mishpatim: The Judgment died at the age of 72. and the Last Judgment She was preceded in death by her husband; Daniel, and a brother, Harold Wohlner. , Our Sidrah is about one-and-one-half times the Survivors include a son, Peter of Misaoula, Mont.;' length of the previous Sidrah, Yitro, which includes a daughter, Patti of Wayzat, Minn.; a brother, the Ten Commandments. Norman Wohlner of Omaha; and one granddaughBut the standard Midrash (Midrash Rabbah) on ter. ^ our Sidrah is three times as long as the Midrash on ARNOLD ROSEMAN Services for Arnold Roseman of McKinney, Texas, Yitro. Without making more of it than appears on the surface, this indicates something of th^ formerly of Omaha, were held Thursday at Beth El immense importance the ancient rabbis assigned to Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ethelyn; a daughter, justice. (The new JPS translates mishpatim as Barbara of Austin, Texas; a son, James; a sister, rules.) Bea Davis of Minneapolis; and one granddaughter. Looming large in the rabbinic concept of divine Memorials may be made to Beth El Synagogue justice is the idea of the upset of the oppressors of and the American Heart Association. Israel. The rabbis used Edom and Nebuchadnezzar of Babylonia as their code-words. But it was the Roman world particularly that they had in mind, the empire that destroyed what had been left of Jewish independence, the empire that had burned The Jewish Federation of Lincoln will start their the Holy Temple of Jerusalem to the ground, mas- 1995 annual campaign Friday, Feb. 3, 7:45 p.m., at sacred the people, exiled tens of thousands to slav- the South Street Temple and continue Saturday, ery. How can such an evil empire continue to exist? Feb. 4, 9:30 a.m., at Tifereth Israel Synagogue. Dr. Their answer has theological precedent in the Irving Smokier of Ann Arbor, Mich., will be the Torah itself. Why did God wait so long before speaker at both congregations. Dr. Smokier currently serves on the executive destroying the last Pharaoh of the enslavement? committee of the American Jewish Joint Because He waited until Pharaoh and Egypt had Distribution Committee. His prior involvement fully earned the earth-shaking disaster He had in with the national Jewish community includes servmind for them. ing as a member of the Small Cities Steering Similarly, the Midrash suggests, the evil empires Committee and the Committee on Community of the world, oppressors of Israel, had not yet fully Planning for the Council of Jewish Federations, In earned the total upset of human life and the com- the Ann Arbor area, he has served as president of ing of the redemption of the Messiah. both the Washtenaw County Federation and Beth For the present, it counsels, hold fast to faith, live Israel Congregation. the virtuous life-and in due time the redemption The Federation weekend will continue Saturday will come. I (God) will bring them to judgment in evening, Feb. 4, 8 p.m., with a Casino Night and Dessert Extravaganza, "Don't Gamble On Your time. For the present, you, Israel, must cherish justice Future," at the Comhusker Hotel. Cost is $10 per and observe judgment: Now these are the rules, person. Barbara Kenyon is chairman. General chairman for this year's campaign is the Mishpatim. Stuart Goldstein, who is also chairman of the There is an innocence to this theology which is Men's Division. both charming and maddening. It is charming Women's Division co-chairmen are Karen when we apply it to the past. But it is maddening Caulfield and Lori Feldman. when we apply it to our own world. Did God have to The Jewish Federation of Lincoln has set a 1995 wait so long while the Nazis corrupted the world, pledge goal of $165,000. murdered six million Jews and caused the death of 15 million others? Had not Auschwitz and Hitler earned full obliteration long before it happened? And what was the cost in the lives of the liberating nations? The Lunch and Learn series of study sessions No, that theology will not suffice. It will not do. offered by Beth Israel Synagogue continues on But what picture of God can take its place and Tuesdays in February from noon to 1 p.m., at the make sense in the world we see about us, a world following locations: still struggling in the grasp of forces of evil from Feb. 7 - Noddle Development, 1125 So. 103rd St., hosted by Joe Kirshenbaum. continent to continent? Feb. 14 - Beth Israel Synagogue We are forced to say something like this: Feb. 21 - Grace-Mayer Insurance, "10050 Regency ''' Mankind's faith in God means that we are willing to make the grand assumption that life has mean- Circle, hosted by Leon Wintroub. Feb. 28 - The office of Alvin ROBS, 9140 W. Dodge ing and that humankind can be better. But improvement can come only when that faith Rd., Suite 225. Call the synagogue office, 556-6288, by 10 a.m. on and that grand assumption lead human beings to Tuesday mornings to order lunch from the Bagel conquer themselves. The judgment, the rules, the mishpatim, all Bin. depend on UB. I

Lincoln community to kick-off 1995 campaign

I

Lunch and Learn series continues

HIDE THE SMRE KEYS

Epstein scholarships available

An energetic engine and crisp, pfedlctable handling make the BMW 3251 almost impossible to resist If it rocks up the miles taster than you femember. we can only say we told ycxj so. Stop by tor a test-drive todoy

MOVING? THE ULTIMATE DRIVINC MACHINE.

John Markel BMW 716 North 102nd At The Westroads 393-9700 Toll Free (800)593-6060

Please help us serve you better by letting the Jewish Press know in advance. Sometimes several papers are sent to your old address before we are notified of your new address by the Post Office. Every time (hey return a paper to us, you miss the Jewish Press and we are charged 50el Use the form on page 9 or E Mail us at MCI ID 681-3156.

Qualified high school seniors or current coil DTIQH students may now apply for a $2,600 8tipend_ penal offered by the Sidney Epstein Scholarship Fqaj of Beth Israel Synagogue. The fund was started by Mrs. Gert Epstein and her sons in honor of the volunteer efforts of the late Sidney Epstein in Jewish communal causes. Two Bcholarshipe were awarded last year to students continuing their Jewish studies at an approved college or university or a post-tecondafy program in Israel. Applicants arc required to write an eesey stating their objectives in pursuing Jewish studies after high school graduation. Current college students must also submit their transcripts. Deadline is April 1. For informnUon, call the synagogue office at 566-6288. _

ais^^x«^F2s4sss:i

Synagogues Candlelighting 5:15 p.m.

r

TEMPLE ISRAEL 7023 Cass Street Omaha, NfE 68132 S5ft«S36

FRIDAY: Shabbat family service at 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Azriel and Cantor Yablonski will officiate. Rabbi Azriel will speak. The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by the Temple Sisterhood. SATURDAY: Shabbat morning service at 11:15 a.m. Simcha B'Shabbat--The congregation will study the Torah portion for the week. Sitter Service Sitter service is available each Shabbat evening service and the Saturday morning Shabbat service when there is a Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Please make a reservation so we may plan accordingly. There are no facilities for infants. P.EJ>. Parallel Education for Parents will meet Sunday at 10 a.m. The discussion topic will be "Piety-what is the ideal of piety in our time and in the various movements?" Adult Education Tuesday: Adult B'nai Mitzvah, 7:30 to 9:30 p.&. Thursday: 'Beyond Midrash,' led by Don Schwartz, 7 to 8:15 p.m. Tot Shabbat Service A short service of song and prayer, followed by cookies and juice, will be held for toddlers through children in the primary grades and their families Friday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m. rCHABAD HOUSE 1322 So. llBth Street Omaha, NE 68144 087-1124 SATURDAY: Davening is at 9:30 a.m., followed by Kiddush. Cantor Baumgarten (Chabad Cantor-in-residence) will lead services as well as give insight, explanation and background to the different prayers. A Kiddush luncheon will follow. SUNDAY: Davening is at 9:30 a.m. Talmud Classes Talmud class, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Advanced Talmud, 12 p.m. Thursday. Chumash Class Chumash class for adults, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Yiddish "Hooked on Yiddish' lessons Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Engliah Think Jewish and speak English* classes on Jewish topics for new Americans, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at Chabad House.

I ^K ^M

B-NAIJESHURUN 20th and South Streets Lincoln, NE 68502

^V

436-8004

^^^ervices are officiated by Cantor Michael Weisser. FRIDAY: Shabbat evening service at 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY: Torah study and service at 10 a.m. SUNDAY: Hebrew school, 9 a.m.; Religious school, 10 a.m. ROSE BLUMKm JEWISH HOME FRIDAY: A special Friday evening service, led by Nancy and Sheldon Rips, will be held in the Goldsten Chapel at 7 p.m. The Community is invited to ttend. ,TURDAYi rvicei are held in the Oolditen Chapel at 0 m. Msmbara of the community are invited to join idents for the service and the kiddunh following. Special memorial services are held on the* last olurday of each montli.

^ -^S^a^^M^Z ft^^^¥7*^^"1'. iT

January 27,199S Jewish Prasa Pkca t BETH EL SYNAGOGUE i BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE 1S02 No. B2nd Street 14S06 California Omaha, NE 68154 Omalia, NE 68104 492-8550 S56-6288 Office Hours: I OfBce hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.i Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fnday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi JosepF Services are conducted by Rabbi Paul Drazen and Friedman. Cantor Emil Berkovita. FRIDAY: FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat services at 5:20 p.m. Services at 6 p.m. , SATURDAY: SATURDAY: Morning services are at 8:45 a.m. in the Services at 9:30 a.m. Kiddush following services. Sanctuary and Goldstein Chapel. Sitter service starts at 10 a.m. Shabbat ptory time, the first and third Saturday Beginners Minyan at 9:30 a.m. at 11 a.m. Super Shabbos, 9:30 a.m., for children of all ages. K'tantan (program for kindergarten, first, second Kiddush sponsored by Sisterhood. |H and third grades) meets the first and third Rosh Chodesh luncheon following the kiddush.^B Saturday at 11 a.m. Reservations required. TSS (Torah Siddur Skills) at 10 a.m. Babysitting service also provided by Sisterhood. Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services, 5:15 p.m. Lesson with the rabbi at 4:20 p.m. SUNDAY; Mincha is at 5:20 p.m. Shalosh Seudot, Ma'Ariv Services are at 9 a.m. and Havdalah conclude the services. WEEKDAYS: SUNDAY: Services at 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Morning servites at 9 a.m. Judaica Shop Breakfast and a study session with Rabbi .Open Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.in.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to noon; and by appointment Friedman follow the service. Evening serviceSiat 5:20 p.m. Sisterhood Cookbook: WEDNESDAY: The Sisterhood Cookbook "Just Desserts" is availA class in practical Judaism with Rabbi David id able at Beth El. Cost, including tax, is $7.30. Kaye will resume Feb. 22. Adult Education Study Giittup WEEKDAYS: Adult Education Study Group, led by Rabbi Services at 7 a.m. and 5:20 p.m. Drazen, will continue Monday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Lunch 'n Learn Women, Can We Talk? Lunch 'n Learn will be held Tuesday from noon to 'Women, Can We Talk?" series, led by Susie Drazen, will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Each 1 p.m. at the office of Joe Kirshenbaum, Noddle session is from a different article from Lilith, the Development Co., 1125 S. 103 St. Call the synagogue office before 10 a.m. to order independent Jevdsh women's magazine. lunch. Sisterhood Gift Shop TIFERETH ISRAEL Open every Sunday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and by 3219 Sheridan Blvd. Lincoln, NE 68502 "' appointment. 42S-8569 Services are conducted by Rabbi Stanley M. OFFUTT Rosenbaum. Capehart Chapel Minyans on Mondays and Thursdays at 7:15 a.m. 2Sth Street and Capehart FRIDAY: Omaha, NE 68123 294-6061 Light candles no later than 5:21 p.m. FRIDAY: Early services start at 6 p.m. Services start at 8 p.m. SATURDAY: Services start at 9:30 a.m. Jr. Congregation at 10:15 a.m.

I

B'NAIISRAEL The RECONSTRUCTIONIST CONGREGATION 322-4705 Services led by Rabbi Ruth Bhrenstein and congregants. NOTE: Services on the first and third Fridays of each month are held in Omaha. All other Friday night services are held in Council Bluffs. For information on any activities, call 322-4705. FRIDAY: Shabbat services at 7:30 p.m. at 618 Mynster, Council Bluffs. SATURDAY: 6:30 p.m."The first of two study sessions on Rabbi Arthur Green's book "Seek My Face; Speak My Name." Mr. Green will be the Kallah speaker in for the Jewish community in March. His book suggests how we might understand and relate to God in a modem context. 6:30 p.m.-Dairy-vegetarian potluck dinner, followed by Havdalah. The events will be held at the home of Jenni Schlossman and Jeff Ferber, 4048 Kristy Cir., Omaha, 456-8645. SUNDAY: Religious School, 10 a.m. to noon, Westside Community Education Center.

'

Please Join us in celebrating

'

Erv and Miriam Simon's 50th Wedding Anniversary Saturday. January 28th. 9:30 a.m. Beth El Syiioijogue Kiddush UincheonJolicHutng Services

I

Nell and Deb Sltnon Julie and lialiicr Martens Solly and Barry Gold (in absentia)

•

Costly services depend on Endowment Fund Support By Claudia Sherman Foundation public relations director

Monday through Friday, two lO-passenger buses which accommodate two wheelchairs are "on the road' transporting residents from the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home to medical appointments. Drivers provide portal to portal service, escorting passengers from their residence into the doctor's ofilce. Transportation services are also offered to elderly people in the community who live independently but are dependent on specialized transportation due to their physical limitations. The Bureau for the Aging ofTers transportation at either a minimal or no charge for the following programs: congregate meal programs on Mondays at the Jewish Community Center; medical appointment transportation on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; and grocery shopping for Livingston Plaza residents on Wednesdays. For more information on this service, contact Shane Kotok or Polly Alter at 330-4272. These transportation services are partially subsidized by endowment fund income from the Ruth Riekfis-Richards Fund. "The Bureau for the Aging transportation program is a costly necessity," said Eugene Brandt, executive director of the Bureau, "and subsidization is required. We are grateful for endowments such as the Ruth Riekes-Richarda Fund which help^^^ our agency provide these worthwhile programs," ha^| explained. ^^ In addition to the transportation service. Bureau for the Aging endowment funds. Costly Services (Foundation) which are administered by The Foundation of the Jewish Federation, also assist ir ' providing Kosher Meals on Wheels, congregatel meal programs, and individual lervicss which| include counseling, Life Line, and assistance guld*

!S2SEaK»aW'

Fare 4

Jewish Presi

January 27,1996

Editorials

By Morris Maline

Letters to the Editor:

To the Editor: I am writing this in response to Rabbi What with suicide bombers imposing terror at When Mark Harding Epstein came into my office Friedman's letter of Jan. 13. will and with raging disagreements over the peace at the Jewish Community Center, I was captured The Derekh Torah program, sponsored by the process, it's difficult for us in the United States to by his smile, his enthusiasm, and his courage in feel optiipistic. Yet, a man whose business it is to Jewish Cultural Arts Council, is important to our the face of adversity. take the pulse of IsraeU society sees room for opti- community for the following reasons: Most of all, however, I was overwhelmed with mism. * Derekh Torah is a class for those who want to his sense of compasssion. Here was a young man in Yossi Melman, editorial and feature writer for find out more about the Jewish religion and culthe midst of fighting a terrible disease whose lii^or the Israeli daily, Ha'aretz, not only foresees peace ture. While there may be people taking it who are concern was not his own well-being. I with Syria, but also envisions Israel making accom- considering conversion of Judaism,^he program He was concerned about how his sickness was modation with Iraq, Lybia, and even Iran. does not represent itself as a "conversion class." In He gave this promising forecast at the Omaha accordance with Jewish law, the conversion process draining his family's financial and emotional Press Club last week as the guest speaker of the resources. can only be undertaken individually with a rabbi. The Jewish Press joined with Temple Israel Omaha Council on Foreign Relations. Although * Though there is a high rate of affiliation at Council sessions are not for attribution, Mr. and other groups in the community to help raise Melman waived the rule for this writer. In his Omaha synagogues, there'are unaffiliated Jews. the funds needed for his one chance at continuing remarks and in an interview before the meeting, Many of these are adults who are hesitant to life. Mr. Melman declared that "war is obsolete" in the become involved in the Jewish community due to We were successful. Middle East and that there is no other viable alter- their lack of knowledge of Jewish customs, history The treatment was not. native than peace negotiations with the Arabs. or ritual. The Derekh Torah curriculum reviews all Mark H. Epstein - a brave young man with a Surprisingly, he contends that Islamic funda- aspects of Jewish life. It is hoped that by providing ferocious love for his family and a relentless devo- mentalism is losing out to secularism and national- people with a "taste," they will feel committed and ism and that it's only a matter of time before so- compelled to continue their study, either individution to his friends - has died. But, as Rabbi Aryeh Azriel pointed out during called outlaw nations try to normalize relations ally or through affiliation with a local synagogue. the funeral service, Mark's legacy lives on in the with Israel. * Interfaith marriages are a reality in our comThe social and economic conditions in the good name he left behind. munity. I believe these families should not be I am a better person for having known Mark Muslim world are worsening and there is a growing shunned. Derekh Torah is the only communityrift in the Arab World over fundamentalism and Epstein, and the Jewish community of Omaha is sponsored program that offers a dialogue for these secularism, Mr. Melman said. better for having tried to help him. In addition, he suggests that the majority of families who want to affirm their Jewishness. Mark touched this community in a rare and Israelis are rushing to Americanize Israeli society * One of the basic precepts of the Derekh Torah defining way and none of those he touched will for- and are more interested in becoming affluent con- program is to provide knowledge about all aspects get that smiling face -- a profile etched with sumers and a normal nation than in fighting with of the Jewish religion. The instructor of the class courage. the Arabs over territory. has been careful not to steer participants to a particular denomination. In fact, one class is devoted entirely to a discussion of the Orthodox, By Rabbi Michael Graetz Conservative, Reform and Reconstructionist movements with the participation of local rabbis. It should be noted that in the program currently is a pine) tree was planted. On the day that a cou This week is Tu Bishvat in Israel. In the pie is married their Huppah is made from branches underway, this particular class was viewed by Mishnah this day was just a day of reckoning of of the two trees that were planted in each child's many participants as extremely worthwhile. As taxes for those who had orchards. But, with the name after their birth. This beautiful custom can expected, the dialogue between the four rabbis was renewal of Jewish life in Israel, a new holiday has now be reinstated in Israel, since each tree planted stimulating, provocative, and controversial. come into being. Many people in Israel have appro- this year in the Peace forest had a little sign next priated a medieval kabbahstic ceremony of doing a to it indicating that the sapling was in the name of Since the inception of the program last year, kind of "Seder" on Tu Bishvat, and this custom has a particular child. over 40 people have participated. While no program spread around the Jewish world. However, the But, in the talmudic passage this custom is can meet all the needs of every sector of the Jewish main ceremony in Israel is the planting of young related to the destruction of Beitar by the Romans. community, or accommodate all the wishes of every trees. It is told that Caesar's daughter was passing a rabbi, Derekh Torah is providing much needed serTree planting &8 a Tu Bishvat ceremony is a children's forest when a shafl of her litter broke vice to people who are seeking knowledge about creation of the Zionist movement in Israel, specifi- Her servants cut down some of the branches from a Judaism. cally the Keren Kayemet. I know of no other nearby cedar tree, not being aware of the fact that Seth Bomstein Jewish community in the world that actually uses those branches were meant to be a wedding canopy Tu Bishvat as a tree planting day. To the Editor: 1 for a Jewish boy, and that the tree was in his Documents from the pioneering days of Israel name. The talmud relates that Jews standing nearDo any of your readers have recollections of speak of how all of the yishuv would go out to plant by were so incensed at this destruction of a child's meeting or hearing Chaim Weizmann in Omaha? trees on Tu Bishvat. In recent years this custom tree that they fell upon the Romans and beat them I would like to talk to people who have these had dwindled down, and only a few residents par- up. Caesar received the report that the Jews were memories. Please call me at 333-5166 or 444-1717. ticipated. But, this year there was a push to rein- rebelling against him, and this led to the destrucOliver B. PoUak state tree planting as a mass activity. One of the tion of the city. To the Editor: local comedians even said that there was so little Are there any Omaha Jewish geneologists using This grim consequence of planting trees in the space found to accommodate all those who wanted name of a child is not a possibility in our day. The the Internet computer system or E-mail to commuto plant trees that Keren Kayemet was looking into reason for that is also connected with Tu Bishvat. nicate? If so, please write me at : bak 9 @ cleveplanting in stories. For, on Tu Bishvat in 1949 the first Knesset was land.fireenet.edu-or ap 491 @ cleveland.fireenet.edu. The outcome was amazing. Almost 500,000 peo- sworn in. Yes, Tu Bishvat is celebrated in Israel Dr. Harold Kaiman ple participated in the planting of over 3,000,000 also as the birthday of the Knesset. Jewish democ trees. One forest, called "yaar ha-shalom" "Peace racy begins in modem times on Tu Bishvat, and forest', was only for trees planted for new-born this year we celebrated its 46th birthday. Tu 'Holocaust Remembered on Film' children by their parents. Bishvat has thus become a day of great rejoicing on A course on "The Holocaust RememberedIV" «n It was reported that 50,000 saplingB were plant- which we celebrate the birth of children, the hope Film" will be offered for four weeks ;at Weatsi ed in this forest in the names of children bom dur- of their future marriage and continuity within the ing the past year. This reminded me of the custom Jewish people, and all of this made possible by High School, according to an announcemei\t. It will provide commentary accompanied mentioned in the Talmud (Gittin 57a) that when a Jewish sovereignty established in a democratic video excerpts from documentary films seldom seen «en^^ boy was bom a cedar tree was planted (Erez) and state of Israel. anymore, including: "Mein Kampf," "Witness to the^ when a girl was born a pine (tomita, Rashi says it What a great day! Holocaust,* "Lodz Ghetto,' "Liberation of Dachau. "Shea," etc., offered by Rea Ferdinand Hooker, who This column by Rabbi of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Graetz its massive support in the has lectured on film to the Screen Actors Guild in Michael Graetz will appear in of Lincoln. Rabbi Graetz was absorption of Ethiopian Jewry NYC as well as at several New York universities. the Jewish Press periodically. A named "Man of the Year in the and encourageing Aliyah from The course will run Thursdays from Feb. 16 resident of Israel since his ordi- field of Religion' by the Israeli the United Stat«s. He and his through March 9, 7 to 9 p.m. Registration is now nation at the Jewish Theological newspaper Kol ha-lr in 1989. wife, former New Yorker Naomi through Feb. 13, and cost is $21. For information, Seminary in 1967, he is the son His congregation is known for liebovica, have three children. call 457-5231.

Mark Epstein's legacy

Room for optimism

Life in Israel

The Jewish Press

fc,

„.

(Founded in 1020)

I nMdi locally, natinnally and in Iiratl.

I A(*nciH A«« nf tha F*d*ratinn art: Community Relation*, Jawiah Community Cantar, Jtwiih F Eklucation, Edv Jawiih

Pr«u, Jtwiih Family Sarvict, Library and Buraau for tht Aging.

Tha Jawiih Praai (USPS 276620) ii publlahad weakly nn Fridnv Tor |24 per calendar year US.. $27 foreign, by the Jewieli Kederelmn of Omaha, 3:i nd Street. Omaha, NE 68164. Second elaea poitage paid at Omalia. NK. POSTM.l. piid addreei changei to The Jtwlah Prait. 333 louth 13and Strtat, Omaha, NE «S]54, Tiltphona 402-334-8200.

BaaWiaaaaaa Piaalleiit, Board of Director* MarriaMaUna Bdito^ln•Chler Sharyl rrtedauin Buiine** Manager Meuraan LaPour Pniductlon Larry Aaalrod AdverlUIng Conrdinalor Oeorg* Behapiro Viilunleer

Board of Directors Sylvia Wagner, Vice Preaident; SUve Levinger, Treaaurer, Cynthia BpaUin, Secretary; Bobby Elaenberg. Steve Denon. Marcl Gallner, Howard Kaplan, ShenI Lee, Leo Meyereon, Jene Ripe, AJvIn Roea, Roee Schupack, Audrey Shapiro.

I

Edilorlab eipraei the view of the wrlUr and ere not nece«a*rily repreMnUtlve u( the vlewa of the Jewlih Preaa Board, the ^ Jewlah FWderaluin of Omaha or the Omaha Jewlah Community H aa a whole. ^ The Jewlah Preaa la not r<»i>i»»ilil<' for ih« K»hnii)i ,.( .r.y product or eatebllahment. H

m

January 27,1996

ert's Eye View

Beth El cpmpiles dessert cookbook

By Bert Lewis

Beth El Sisterhood has compiled a baker's guide entitled The Simha...Just Desserts Cookbook." A few days ago, the local daily paper printed picThe book, featuring favorite dessert recipes from tures and a story on the 20th anniversary of the Sisterhood members, is on sale at the Beth El Blizzard of'75. Do you remember that winter trick Judaica Shop. Cost, including tax, is $7.30 per played by Mother Nature? copy. Proceeds will benefit Sisterhood. It was early enough in January to catch one of Participating in recipe collection and preparation our kids still home for Christmas vacation, and slie were Norma Shpayher, Dottie Rosenblum, Cheryl remembers well the feeling of utter helplessness. Levine, and Beth Friedman. In the house, snow up to heaven knows where, and Cheryl Cooper took charge of typing the recipes (in our family) before cable TV, which meant televi- and getting the book printed. sion viewing was mostly weather news. ' I was reminded that opening the garage door meant a closer look at a wall of snow, way too much to attempt to dig out by muscle and shovel. I was "^ Nancy Milder Roberts was recently promoted also reminded that the only people who greeted this mess with pleasure were those who could to marketing officer at First National Bank of Omaha. She has been with th6 bank since 1982. count on extra income from the misery of others. Ms. Roberts is currently responsible for all corpoAnybody who had any kind of vehicle which was meant to challenge snow and ice was in great rate advertising programs and works closely with demand, as were the garage folks who dug out and executive management and outside advertising charged batteries. The folks at Triple A couldn't agencies. handle the phone calls. Inside the house was a different matter. Older citizens took it in stride, as long as there was heat and electricity. YES In some cases, power outages caused extra grief, YES will meet Monday at the JCC. "TfES Talk" but let's face it, most of us have enough to eat on discussion and bingo starts at 10:30 a.m. The YES hand if we scrounge a little. Maybe a kitchen shelf was low on this or that, Choral Group will sing at 11 a.m. Everyone, includbut there wa? always something. It was imagina- ing the men, are welcome to join in. Following tion and patience, and while there may have been a lunch at noon, members of the B'nai B'rith Youth little of the former, the latter wasn't always avail- Organization will speak on their trip to Poland and Israel. able. WALK-EM DROP-IN But we got through it, and the first load of us who Walk-In Drop-In will meet Thursday at the JCC. managed to forage up the hill to the super market were greeted warmly by total strangers. Exercise with Larisa at 10:15 a.m. Bin^o starts at Everybody wanted to tell everybody else about 10:30. Bring a dairy sack lunch to eat at 11:45. A documentary on "Rodgers and Hammerstein" will their personal blizzard experience. The old timers laughed and thought the ycfunger be shown at 12:15 p.m. VISIONS generation were sissies. Visions monthly board meeting will be held Most could recall REAL hardship weather. They didn't consider poor TV reception (due to snow on Friday, Feb. 3, 9:30 a.m., in the adult lounge RUSSL\N CLUB the rooO hardship! The Russian Club will meet Friday, Feb. 10. I remember other heavy snowstorms-after all, I've Sfwnt most of my Ufe (so far) here in Nebraska. Exercise with Larisa at 10 a.m.; lunch at 11; I don't remember others completely calling the Moscow news at noon; and a movie at 12:30 p.m. Call Ida Grinshpon for transportation at 330entire area to a halt the way the storm of 75 did. It was a lesson, I think, in how little control we 8316. really have over some things. It's all good and well to rave about the information highway and the ability to put millions of words on a tiny disk, or walking on the moon, but with all the ability to do such things, nobody has Vitro By Alex Wolfson yet learned how to harness a storm. In this parsha, Moses tells his father-in-law, Maybe that's meant to keep us humble. If it is, I have to agree that it works. After all, I can push a Jethro, about how God saved the people and delivlot of buttons and hecu' a lot of electronic beeps in ered them out of Egypt. Then Jethro asked what response to my orders, but when that snow is com- Moses did all alone. Moses said he was a judge and ing down and the wind is howling, all I can do is handled disputes between the people. Jethro suggested a legal system where many look out of the window and wonder when it will judges were available so that Moses could have a stop. rest. He would still handle big problems, though. So far, I can't push a button and turn it ofT. Good Shabbos.

In the News

Organizations

Torah by Teens

^

Pages

Jewish Preaa

PRINTING COPYING DIGITAl NETWORK

SiTSpeedy, WLW KODAK

P^OTO & PoRnouo CD's (402) 33O-JO50 m (40J) 33O07J9

3706 S. 132>il Street Omoho, NE 61144

ish

kin Specialists, PC "^] Joel Schlessingcr, M.D.

Evening A Saturday Hours Available general dermatology dermalologic aurgery cosmetic dartnatoloBy • laser surgery « skin cancer

33a-SKIN (75a6}

•n 7 C.i)l<) CIrcU- (flilkNo of O^kilvw hUll)

322-7123

727-1228 hion Slfttt

;ii Hatmofty Stc 301 iCtfjJ'cv CUn.t B>ag i

Ho%pa3l}

201 Rid3« Stc MO (Jcnr

'"-

-

Aocapb Hulutfy Pt«l«iT«<, am CtoM. Opion I. CjOuHit Cm, Imiioart U«<»ial Statilf. UKluit. Ston. UMcM. Hvafavl CMiia. KMO tMt»*a md Uary Oun

Electrofysls Is Now Available

See Larry Kirke For the Best Selection of New and Used Cars

O'DANIEL MOTOR CENTER

OLDS • HONDA • MITSUBISHI • LEASING

393-7801 101

7801 Dodge St.

I

ANNE &

ALAN COHEN

ews and Views By Bemie Mosow

The Jewish community of Lincoln had much to be grateful for on the Jan. 21 Shabbat. Ann and Eli Modenstein were celebrating the 50th anniversary of their release from the horrors of internment in two different Nazi prison camps. Ann was in Stuthoff and Eli was in Buda Auschwitz, but they met in Eli's home town of Molava, Poland. "The day they met was Ann's 17th birthday. She and a group of girls had gone to Molava to meet other young people that they were told would be at that location. Ann knocked on the door of a house to aak if the occupanU had some shoes or medicine the girls could use, and (this is the romantic part) who should she meet but Eli. In spite of the fact they were from difTerent countries, she from Lithuania and he from Poland, and each had suffered unspeakable horrnrs nt the hands of the Nazis, the ability to love another human being was never lost. And, ns written in novels, the rest is history. Lincoln is happy to have the opportunity to celebrate this memorable occasion with you, Ann and

UU.

PEAL ESTATE CO. OUn PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFBRENCC*

391-1700/498-8300

I

CBS SALES ASSOCIATES SINCE 1975

We have over 20 years of experience rnarketing condominiums in some ol Omaha's (inest regimes;

Jane Olaser Rip* of Omaha, a long-time member of Temple iNrael, has been ini^talled as n truatec of the Union ot American Hebrew Congregations (UAIIC), central congregational body of Reform Judaism in North America. She is being congratulated by Melvin Merlans (left), chairman of (he board of trustees, and Rabbi Alexander M. Hchindler, president of the UAIIC. (I>/M* bf Brimm MmUbrw*)

Pacific Patk

Sunridge

Brool«hollow

Fonlenelle Hills

Bloomlield Hills

Treehouse

Swanson Tower

Leavenwoflh Crown

Coronado

1210 Building in the Old Market

The Abbey The Lindens

Call Today If considering buying or selling

Alan & Anna Cohen CBS Real Eitalc Home: 391-1700 • Office: 498-8300 Cellular: 600-1S91

I

r

Jewiah Preaa

Juiawry 27,1896

interior horticultural designers

FULL saum sum Fon HEMUIDWOIIEK

UP TO

COUNTRYSIDE VILUGE PACIFIC ArUH • HtlRSTTLING

• PEDICORING

• MANICURING

• WUIN6

LIVINGREEN INTERIORS S«ia ind UiK Program) Short Term Rotlals DnienConsulUllan, Complete Mainlen>n«P>i>gnms Cusloni Holidiy Deconling Commidil ind Residential

Cleaners StepaneK!^ Launderers

QUAUTY...Li»iiigt««tt'iCominiliti«iilToE««ll«ii« • IMl Nalioiid Ci»4 Amid i im NilkMil Ciiid AKinl

Omaha's Quality Cleaner 2523 S. 90th St. 414 N. 76th St. 10807 Elm St. 1908 N. 90th St. 10730 Pacific St. 1810 N. 144 St. 12100 West Center 114th & Davenport 6832 S. 143 PIz.

[nitrior Ptanl Miinlsuive Physician Mutual ImCa

•l«Njilt»ilMafiiAinid

LMNGREEN INTERIORS

Fw«iixir.lii)aOnigiv mllnullilion ~ loilyn Castle Comsvatory

ktlrrior Raiil Miintnunrr WMnudtMiD

•IMNilioMlCnidAKJid Wmoe Hart MiWmnc &libaaiYS< BlihaawStdm On Tin Riv«r Oovn DitMolnn,l

Complfit InUrior Plinlstape Strvitt 2215 Hartley St. 346-4200

Active wear — Leisure wear

Calendc

Fabulous and Fun

1336 So. 119th

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY Breadbreakers, noon, Regency Best Western ' Federation Executive Committe noon

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 Russian Club, 10 a.m. Inter Faith Panel, 7 p.m., Beth El Shabbat Dinner, 6 p.m., Beth Israel

s^ffacqoeteef 334-2222

MONDAY, JANUARY 30 YES, 10 a.m. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Breadbreakers, noon, Regency West Best Western

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY Walk-in Drop-in, 10 a.m. Federation Community Event, A EBAN, 7:45 p.m.. Red Lion Hotel

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Walk-in Drop-in, 10 a.m.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Russian Club, 10 a.m.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Visions Steering Committee, 9:30 a.m.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY li YES, 10 a.m. JFS Parenting Workshop, 7:30 i

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6 YES program 10 a.m. JFS Parenting Workshop, 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1' JCAC Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m

<?fJiu^5:^a'&Z^jkm^s$^^^m^^^, ENTERTAIN

|

FIRST CLASS I WITH

H0r4EYMAN RENT-ALL FOB THE nseST IN ENTERTAINING ACCESSORIES, mwCAN YOV THROW A PASTY AND NOT INVJTE VS??

i

• Tables • Chain • Ijnmj • China • SOvtr • (llauwarc • l>unch Bowls • Fountains • ChaTinft Uahes • Party Canopm • BBQ Grills • WtlWinB * Chorrh Displays • Portable Bars • Darcf Floors • Skirling • Coal Racks • Co(t<» & Tea Servers • Candelabras

I

11226 Wright Circle

i

(lBloctSaolu4*itCt»il

«^

333-2882

ticmii^^^ii'^^^i^Jl:€^^mt^mmiif^^

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Oidtimers, 10:30 a.m. JCC Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

El Alamo "Best Mexican Food" (Homemade On The Premises) Nachos • Guacamole • Tacos • Fajltas Burritos • Enchiladas • Shrimp Combination Dinners Carnitas Tostadas • Tamales Arroz con polios • Machaca

This calendar/does noti^

MEXICAN BEER Open for lunch and dinner 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 4917 S. 24th St. (Closed Tuesdaysl

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY JCC Building & Grounds Meetir 4 p.m. fcDC Spaghetti Supper, 6 p.m. ' Breadbreakers, Noon, Regency Best Western TIGGS, noon at Temple IsraeL

I^^^^^^^^^^^H To Keep Calendar The Jewish Press is not responst

731-8969

^

DOG

Genuine Chicago Style Hot Dogs fitMore

DEaNS THE • MARKET' BASKET

2448 So. 120th St. • Omtbt. NE 68144

Call In Your Take Out Orders

402-330-4433 1^1 N. 1I4III

•I'jj ru'j'j

' CAU TO ORDER «

» MASTERCARD/VISA »

'^ n TTse^wi

.'T^^ir^Ti^^.

JaBiuuy27,1998

Complete floral n^eds (or all occasions: weddings, parties, banquets and company events.

centre court

Jewish Pt«aw

7liC*7

Best Western Regency West

ncslcrri

RACQUETS g, APPAREL

11122 Q Street

TENNIS

331-9570

•

RACQUETBALL • BADMINTON WARM-UPS a TENNIS APPAREL IXSPA • NIKE HEAD • ELLESSE FILA • COLMAR TACCHINl'LECOO DIADORA. PRINCE WILSON

EQUIPMENT « FOOTWEAR PRINCE • WILSON , HEAD -YONEX DUNLCIP/SLA2ENGEH WIMBLEDON PRO-KENNEX K-SWISS

20 YEAR ASSOCIATION WITH NEBRASKA TENNIS USPTACEHTlfieo PHOfESSONALS 1 EQUIPMENT SPECIALISTS ONc oAr flf s muGina semicE COME SEE US OPEN 7 DAYS

107TH & PACIFIC / SHAKER PLACE / 391-5800

• BAR & BAT MITZVAHS

• WEDDINGS • REUNIONS Call our sales department for group rates. 397-8000 909 So. 107 Ave.

r-WEST OMAHA AUTO BODY-i DICK'S FUME SHOP • QUAUH RAME lEPAIt COMPLETE COLUSION tEPAII

IT of Events 8 West

.BBA

3.m.

15

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Walk-in Drop-in, 10 a.m. Library Book Discussion, 1 p.m. JFS Rabbi Discussion Panel, 7 p.m. Temple Israel Sisterhood "March of the Living", 7:30 p.m. at Temple Israel B'nai B'rith Women Sweetheart Day, 1 p.m. at Blumkin Home

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Oldtimers, 10:30 a.m. CDC Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 VISIONS Meeting, 12:30 p.m. Federation Shabbat, 8:15 p.m. at Temple Israel & B'nai Israel

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Walk-in Drop-in, 10 a.m. ADL/CRC Board Meeting, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Federation Shabbat, 9:30 a.m. at Beth El & Beth Israel Beth El Casino Night & Cash Bash. 7:30 p.m. at Beth El

• Insurance Claims • Domestic & Foreign • Custom Painting • Free Estlnrxites • Personalized Service

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Breadbreakers, noon, Regency West Best Western NJHS Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

4«2o 8. foth tt. 331 - 3870

Slow nn

||V Jones J» ^'

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Russian Club, 10 a.m. Scholar in Residence, 8 p.m. at Beth El

~"^ Fine an

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Scholar in Residence, 9:30 a.m. at Beth El

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 BJE Mid-Winter Educators' Kallah, 9 a.m. Jewish War Veterans, 10:30 a.m. BJE Teacher in-service, 9 a.m.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Scholar in Residence, 10 a.m. at Beth El

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 YES, 10 a.m. JFS Parenting Workshop, 7:30 p.m.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 YES, 10 a.m. JFS Parenting Workshop, 7:30 p.m.

•APLACKFORRIBS*

West

I' ill Ml \\\ M Kilts I\ .AMI KU \

132ND & WEST CENTER ROAD SUN.-lHUn. 11 AM- 10 PM FRI & SAT 11 AM - 11 PM

nclude all community events.

V OK 1 AKt OUI c:>\ii 5>() 5V^5

^11 Marlene Hert At 334-8200, Ext. 263 (Die for the accuracy of the above events.

ilia[Ii®a(5lDT(l;

You can count on

manrrmztnc. LJ

Margarite and Mary Goodenow PRMWE HMITY ROOMS /MILABIE

KRVIMG THE ENTIRE METRO AREA

INDIVIDUALIZED CATERING fOfl ML OCCASIONS •NO JOB IS

moiA/Ki-

CALL FREE CflMSULmriON

328-8251

for RELIAJBLL <£ litHI'Ur^iimLt fAUtilLAKE $213LMV*n««Di1h 2t4N 114 SI lOafO -Q' 81 7303Blondo 2209C«p«hwtRd lOathtCmtor 2301 Lincoln Rd M2 N It SI 8728 PiclKc

2819 N 00 SI 2BO0 N lOa SI

Dundeal.

OlltU9i I

6624 Am*t 3117N. toast. ai4N. 114 81. 14430 W Cantor Rd 13918'SPIl 7897 S 83 St 4028 N 132 St

21

Dundee Realty Co. 4645 Dodge • Omaha,Nebraska Call 553-2131 Dick Welner Hovjotd Weiner •fr^.- •

PtgaS

Jewish Preaa

•ALIOON

January 27,1996

TveooNt

' $100 discount on' orders over $500 ^ (inleriof work only) ;

' For All Occ—ktnt

551-5111 or SS3-1733

498-0284

CARL JARL

EXCEPTIONAL CARPENTER

SECURITY SYSTEMS

(Handyman) REMODELING Call Hymis at

3724 S. 132 St. 7511 Dodge

391-57-00

Pulverente

MONUMENT CO.

60 Years Experience With Jewish Lettering And Memotials

1439 So. 13th

341-2452

Frank LCiciulla, Jr.

Excellent Quality Construction Residential And Commercial

Dennis A. Turnbull CONTRACTOR 402-331-0888 10753 Berry Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68127

ASK FOR...

TONI ROSEN MULTIMILLION DOLLAR CAREER SALES

For Experienced Professional Service In The Sale Of Your Home Res: 334-7257 Bus: 498-3500

REAL ESTATE CO.

TI

flE

HERESWHATWE DO: * Vacuum Claan Bufnar*

* Ad|uit Fan « Umft COrHtd

* Claan Maat Chamb*(

* Adjuat Buir>«r Effictoncy

* Claan Oall Ovarlar

* Chmck Furnac* FW«r

* Oil BkMMr « Uolor

* Much. Much, Mofa

* Turn On HumidMlaf

* BCNIOR cmZENS «M.W>

* AdMt B«N Tanaion

* fnm 2nd OptnkMi

FLOYD'S FURNACE & AIR

'rz ^

556-9706

FOR SALE BV OUJNER 2035 So. 130th St.

^

$148,500 •2 Story • 4 Bedroom '2 1/2 Bath Fireplace • X-Large Family Room Finished Basement • Prime Conditbn 2 Car Garage • Sprinkler System • Spacious Yard V

'God Pod' in Texas Jail illegal, says AJCongress

PAINTING Custom Colors

• Party Dactxabng ProiMiionalt • Balloon Bouqueti • Invitalkxii and Announcsmsnls

Located Si Roberls/JCC 333-8035

>

Saying that jail officials may no more segregate inmates by religion than by race, the AJCongress has asked a Texas judge to shut a "Christian ^Rehabilitation Pod" in the Ttirrant County jail in Fort Worth. A motion on the case will be heard on Jan. 27. Known to inmates as the "God Pod," the unit, which houses 48 inmates for 90-120 day periods, is oflficially known as the Chaplain's Education Unit (CEU). The CEU offers inmates Christian religious instmjction in accordance with doctriries termed by jail officials "Orthodox Christian principles." Housing in the pod is open only to jail inmates who are willing to study that doctrine. Affidavits before the Court indicate that inmates in the God Pod eiyoy some privileges denied other prisoners. AJCongress is representing a Jewish inmate who would not participate in the program. The Jewish agency's court papers noted'that the unit's existence was premised on the government's approval of one narrow religious ideology. God Pod inmates were on occasion instructed that religions such as Mormonism, Christian Science, Unity Church, Jehovah's Witnesses and Unitarianism were "cults." Anti-Catholic instructional materials were also sometimes used. Questioned as to whether other religious instruction was possible, a jail official testified that he "could not envision a curriculum that would expand the curriculum's teaching to other than Christianity." Paul A. Hoffman, Co-President of the Dallas Chapter of AJCongress, said, "We support the provision of religious services to jail inmates. We are strongly opposed, however, to the state endorsing a particular religious viewpoint, particularly when that endorsement is addressed to persons whose lives are controlled in every way by the state. After all," he added, "the clearest command of the Establishment Clause is that one religious denomination cannot be preferred over another." As AJCongress told the Court, "Tarrant County officials have expressly preferred one religion over all others by making it abundantly clear that they do not want and will not permit the unit to teach anything other than their particular brand of fundamentalist Christianity; they are not interested in teaching the moral code that permeates most religions...and they are not interested in teaching about a variety of religions." The brief continued, "Inmates who do not belong to the endorsed jail religion are made to feel like outsiders and second-class citizens. This phenomenon is accentuated by the circumstances in which a prisoner finds him or herself. (The jail) chaplain ... testified that many individuals 'bottom out' when they are in prison..." "It is no small task for non-Christian inmates to overlook the fact that the authority figures who control their lives in jail have placed their stamp of approval on one and only one religious belief, different from their own." The present motion was filed by attorneys Richard A. Rohan, Barbara M.G. Lynn and Dawn Ryan Budner of the Dallas law firm of Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal, L.L.P., on behalf of the inmate and the AJCongress.

Above photos were taken at "Chaimstock, B'nai B'rith Youth Organization's Chaim Weizmann Annual Sweetheart Dance (story was in last week's issue of the Jewish Press). This year, instead of being formal, teens opted to dress in the '608 and 70*8 styles with bell bottoms, platform shoes, tie-dyes, polyester, etc.

Israeli volunteer contingent returns from service in Haiti By Naomi Segal JERUSALEM (JTA) — The IsraeU police contingent that was dispatched to Haiti last October as part of an international peacekeeping force returned to Israel this week. During their three months of service in the tiny Caribbean island nation, the 28 Israeli volunteers worked to help create better relations between the community and locali)olice.^. The Israeli detacnmenCMvas ^art dt| 1,500member international team of police that look over civilian peacekeeping duties in Haiti following the arrival of American forces there in late September. Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin authorized the contingent after President Clinton telephoned for Israeh assistance in the effort to bring democratic rule to Haiti. The police volunteers arrived Wednesday at Ben-Gurion Airport, where they were greeted by q family and friends. • One of the volunteers, Monte Sagi, told Israel Television that he never felt that his life was in danger during his stay there. "As in all police work, you have to be extra alert, but I felt nothing you could describe as danger," he said. "I'll remember my surprise at seeing how poor the country is and how peontf|Uve there," another of the volunteers told Israel raRfo.

RETIREMENT LIVING AT ITS BEST

QLUBHOUSE INN" A fresh Idea In lodging. Sixicious f>iu-sti (Millie mill Mtitfs with the chiirin of a vtiuiitn inn Complimentary Features include: • Daily full, hot brenkfuHt buffot • Daily '2hour guesl rccepliun • Mpiilth (^lub pause! • Cntile nidvip.s

lYike advantage of our group rates ' Bnr-Bnt Milzvahs • Weddiniis • Reunions Call thf Sales deiMirlment

90 Private Apartments With Kitchen Three E)eliciou8 Meals 24-Hour Emergency Call System Beauty and Barber Shops Inquire About Our 2-Be(lroom Units 60 Assisted Living Apartments

(Nnrth nf 114th & Dnd»m St.)

(/' /.1W> i-son : , > .'4S6

• Activities • Transportation • Weekly Housekeeping • Paid Utilities

Rates starting at just $1025 per month /^REMINGTOfsjA ^^^HEIGHTSN^;

IISIS MiKulrllilUDntf Omaha, Nebruuha 6HIS4

• No Entry Fee

12606 W. Dodge Road

Call Steve Rothenberg For More Information Or A Free Tour

493-5807

n'3Far'^cVii^.=7^=?irKrat=5^i^?^^T=ii

Juiiuiiy 27,1996

lew theater manager plunges into first JCC show

I>ki«9

great scores. ••

'Crossing Delancey' auditions set for IMpnday and Tuesday By Diane Axler Baum, theatre committee publicist Ms. Hauben earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fortunately the einkthe conservatory training program at the State or-8wim alternative is University of New York at Purchase, where she not new to Rachel i studied movement, voice, and speech and took a Hauben. As the new theater manager for variety of technique classes. 'Theatre at the J,' and Her years on the SUNY campus pointed her to a with a mcuor production significant change of direction, she said. It was only two months away, there that she came to recognize her strong need "to be part of theater," no matter where it might Ms. Hauben is buojring her confidence with take her. "I began to see that the process—the making of theater—is more important to me than memories of previous undertakings that the 'star trip'," she said. required the courage to These feelings led her to accept the position of make moves and take office administrator for the John Houseman chances. *I prefer the Theater Center, the largest house off-Broadway, deep end," she jokes, but only one year later to decide that she "had to Rachel Hauben "I've always lived there." get out of New York." Ms. Hauben assumed the position of JCC Theater It was at the invitation of three other former Manager Jan. 9, and only days later accepted the SUNY theater students, co-founders of Omaha's challenge of overseeing an early spring production. Blue Barn Theater, that Ms. Hauben moved to On March 9, "Crossing Delancey" will open for a Omaha in 1992. three-weekend engagement. < Since then, her personal theater experience and She lost no time signing the husband-wife team her knowledge of the Omaha theater community of Linda and Mike Eunice to co-direct "Crossing both have been growing. In addition to serving as Delancey." She then scheduled cold reading audi- co-artistic director of the Blue Barn, she has been tions for this Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 30 and 31 acting in their productions. She also acts in proat 7 p.m. in the JCC theater. ductions at the Emmy Gifford Children's Theater, Pointing out that Linda and Mike Runice are works in the Gifford box office, and teaches acting probably best known in Omaha for their work with classes for children. the now defunct Center Stage, Ms. Hauben said "I hope to initiate a program of classes for chilthe JCC will benefit from an association with them. dren at the JCC," she said. According to Marcia Lipsman, chairman of the Ms. Hauben's interest in teaching children JCC Theater Committee, Ms. Hauben's familiarity derives from her own early involvement in acting with local directors is one of many reasons the JCC and theater. In Stockton, CA, where she was is delighted to have her on board. "Rachel knows raised, she benefited from "the best high-school the theater community in Omaha, and she knows theater program in the state," she said. She also the Nebraska Arts Council," Mrs. Lipsman said. benefited during those formative years from the "She also brings to the JCC her experience as a influence of "a wonderful rabbi." She wishes, she stage actress, acting teacher, and theater manager, said, that he were still alive now "to see where she and her personal Jewish background." has come."

h

Jmwi$h1*nm

<^[^-j- BOB ^3^ i great skills...

<s>

, * .j

Kao<»n (luOania («l Itw mMi tomptoU mMatiait WWlatoM inclMtM^ t^tnptit*! «na<md |Hacl>c« latla. hotrm aluOir maUtlal* aM • ItaMmg Ub»»i t

fit a higher tcon SATriJCC:Ju.»-Aa«XC:F<b.t2 If A D I Ail 345-3595 •% fl • I. HII

Holiday Inn - Old Mill 655 No. 108Ave. Join A Team Leader In The Hospitality Industry Is now taking applications (or the following positions: GiMSt Sflrvics Raprasentatives Part Tims Night Auditor • IMaintenance Banquet Sat Up • Wait Staff Buspersons/Room Servics Full and Part Time avalable. AM and PM Sh«s. We oNer compellllve wages, benella. Incenllves. We are an equal opportunHy emptoyer. _'

Mediterranean foods Greeic, Italian & Lebanese Imported Groceries Olives 4 dive Oil; Fela 4 Kessafi Cheese; Pela & Flat Bread; Falalel mix 4 Tihini, Greek S Turkish Coffee; Halva, Jams & Molasses; Couscous, Lentils, Wheats, nuls, seeds. Above all, a Large Variety of Fresh Spices

(402)390-0120 Open: Mon-Sat 10:00AM - 8:00 PM

3025 South 83rci Plaza, Omaha, NE 68124 GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

The Kosher Big Apple June 1995

lo more cans of tuna fish By Avi Aronsky

NEW YORK (JTA) — Observant Jews who have long resorted to schlepping along salami and tuna fish when going on exotic vacations can now take heart: Club Med is going kosher. Now and for the next five weeks, Club Med will be offering kosher food at its Huatulco, Mexico, resort. The idea was the brainchild of Richie Wernick who heads a travel agency that books many Club Med vacations, and Rose Schreiber, whose specialty is creating kosher travel packages. Besides offering glatt kosher food, the resort will host daily prayers for all who are interested. Packages are available for families, couples and singles. Although the kosher package was expected to attract a mostly Orthodox clientele, non-Orthodox Jews have also expressed interest in the novel venture. Guests will have the option of rotating between the kosher and non-kosher dining rooms.

Drivers get terrorism course By Naomi Segal JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israeli bus drivers recently began a training course on how to deal with terrorists. A group of 100 drivers for the Egged bus line attended a one-day, seven-hour seminar at which time they learned how to identify potential terrorists, conduct body searches and hand-to-hand combat, and stop their vehicles in an emergency. Israeli buses have, over the years, been a favorite target of terrorists. One of the course participants, Itzik Aharon, told Army Radio that he thought the seminar was effective. "It gives us a sense of some security. If we encounter such a situation, we (must) do everything we can to get the upper hand," he said. Aharon said he did not think drivers would automatically draw their guns if confronted with a terrorist. "Each driver has to use his best judgment based on the circumstances," he said. "One of his main concerns is to prevent any ii\jurie8."

WHY NOT DO IT THE EASY WAY? PiMtM glv0 us th» following Information: NAME

NORM'S

BERGMAN'S PAINTING 4 DECORATING Mwlor/tuKdor paMku, MXXIwak mflntiNng, •nwiwlno. •Mlp«p«r ramwal. (kywal r*p*k. Fit* MlkMlM. Inwjnno*, 30 y»m upaiMno*. ratswnca*. 34S-M90

For nioiv i 11(01-111 at ion, contact

Travel Faire/Amciican Express

(402) 397-6900

Category One' Gourmet Cookware, Housewares, Gifts, Food, Coffee, & Cook Books Bridal Registry

7820 Dodge Beverly Hills Plaza, Omaha 390-9684

DOOR SERVICE

OLD ADDRESS CITY. STATE, OP (Or, attach your mmlling labul)

SALES AND SERVICE

\ pedal friends and colleagues deserve unique expressions of. Affection and Gratitude

COMMERCIAL* INDUSTRIAL RESIUNTIAL

For Consultation call the Designers at...

GARAGE DOOR SPECIALISTS

NEW ADDRESS CITY, STATE.ZIP. NEW PHONE E(f*ctlv« Data If moving out of town, pleat* chtck on«: Otwonlkiu* PiM< , BUI "•* FulMliM ecM«s« iluit**)! M "Snowbird", d«t» ol rttum Mall thit coupon 3 WMka In advanc* lo: Tha Jawlth Preta, 333 So. 132nd St., Omaha. NE S61S4 ,

8200 South OOlh SI. at 90th & Washington

Omaha, Nebraska

(402)331-8920

^ccdkyg ^ioiist Clocktower Village t4t> r^ift-e* hist east of the Westroads

397-6000

^ J/" •d

''•ff"-. • ^^Sr5(S)'«TISiB^

Jewish Piren

Page 10

January 37,199S

New arrivals from the former Soviet Union

YOUR

CHICKEN^ PICKIN^ PLACE % Fried jAarswMARys GRILLED

il«ANT

Liich •* ^*'" OMMittifpiiiCwtw

Dfarner

IMriKMft

4M-mO

Left photo: Tatyana Goryunova and her son, Alex, 11, arrived in December from St. Petersburg, FSU. From left: Gary Javitch, community member who came to greet the new family; Vlada Bublikova, Tatyana, Alex, and Boris Vishnevskiy. This family came to Omaha to be reunited with cousins Vlada Bublikova and Yuliya Visimevskaya and their families. Right photo: Mikhail and Lyubov Basov, parents of Tatyana Dobln, arrived in December from Minsk, Belarus. Front: Maksin Dobin. Back, trom left: Tatyana, Gene Dobin, Mikhail, Paul Dobin, Lyubov, Rita Metrik and Mark Metrik.

Jewish Singles elect officers

>AA<>^

NOW

OPEN

Bruegga, We're the new bagel bakery with the funny name. (Sounds like "brew-gers'^. We make old-fashioned, kettle-boiled bagels. Ten varieties baked fresh all day. We also • have delicious cream cheeses, (iresh bagel sandwiches, terrific, fresh-ground coffee and a nice warm attitude, no matter how you say our name. Come on in.

BRUEGGERS^BAGEL BAKERT The Best Thing Round*

The Omaha Jewish Singles recently held their annual election and planning meeting. Officers are: Mike Milder II, president; Rebecca Ruetsch, vice president; Joann Hill, secretary; Deborah Platt, treasurer; and David Bucksner, David Finkelstein, Suzy Rubin and Susan Taylon, board members at large. The next planning meeting, to be held monthly, will be Sunday, Jan. 29, 11:30 a.m., 1214 Howard St., Apt. #202. For information, callMike Milder II at 3419338, or Rebecca Ruetsch at 339-6502.

Births Linda and Todd Zimmerman announce the Jan. 16 birth of a daughter, Rylee Paige. Grandparents are Judy and Blaine (Buddy) Hoffman and Ten Greene and Mike Shrier, all of Omaha.

4015 Dodga, Omaha • SSS^MOO

Engagement jSS^k...

Jade Garden

Chinese Restaurant CARRY OUT AVAILABLE

Barbara Jean Comisar, a daughter of Edith Comisar and the late Alvin Comisar, and Steven Duane Brehmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Brehmer, will be married May 6 at Skyline Woods Country Club in Elkhom. United Why a( the Midlands 9 n,«uk^iwkta«alm

toy Kups

Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.*

551-3347 CATERER

498-8833 Beer and Wine Available 2068 N. 117th Ave. North Park (117th S Btondo) M - Th: 11-9.30 • Fri. & Sat. 11-10:30 • Sun. 12-9:30

See me for car, home, life and health insurance.

GARYKUDYM 7641 Pacific

CARL JARL

Sextuplets bring mazel tov By Suzanne Belling JOHANNESBURG (JTA) — It was mazel tov six times over when the world's first surviving sextuplets — David, Jason, Grant, Emma, Nicci and Elizabeth Rosenkowitz — celebrated their 21st birthday recently. "It's another milestone," the proud father, Colin Rosenkowitz, said in an interview. *May they all live, according to the Torah, to the allotted three score years and 10 — and with a bit of strength a further 10 — or till 120." The sextuplets made the Guinness Book of Records with their birth, one month premature, by Caesarean section, on Jan. 11, 1974, at the Mowbray Maternity Hospital in Cape Town. Since then, the record has been equalled thre times — once in Italy and twice in the United Kingdom.

Police urge fraud charges By Naomi Segal JERUSALEM (JTA) — PoUce officials here have recommended that Likud Knesset member Meir Sheetrit be brought to trial on charges of fi'aud and breach of trust resulting from alleged activities while he was treasurer of the Jewish Agency for Israel. The police's National Investigations Unit recently completed its investigation into Sheetrit, who is suspected of using Jewish Agency credit cards for his personal use. Sheetrit was the agency's treasurer firom 1988 to 1992. The police file on Sheetrit has been submitted to the state prosecutor, who will make a final decision. The investigation of Sheetrit began 18 months ago, after evidence was uncovered against him during a separate investigation into the activities of former Jewish Agency chairman Simcha Dinitz. Dinitz is currently on trial on charges of aggravated fraud and abuse of pubUc trust.

LOCKSMITHS 3724 5. 132 St 73U Dodg.393-7^800

SUE'S NAILS Aeryllct * Maitlcum PnUcurtt HOME SERVICES AVAILABLE lOllh t Blondo • 4W42M

VistiTWuished Catering • ff«««fHom • tor/Kat MUtzvatit OiMMT PwtiM • iMMiiMt*, Iwndtw, wni MMMngi

By

and Siuetu gottimann 49S-0465

49S-87S0

390-1166 STATI rARM

^o5^ ^ REGENCV^HOPPING

INSUMANCI

SIMt ttm IraufWK* ConipMiln Mom OKKM^ Bk»irtn(K>n, imoli

120 REGENCY PARKWAY • 397-4232

I

1'.-.

January 27,1995

Jewish groups send aid to Japan

Jewish Press

Ptagell

Auditions scheduled Auditions for the upcoming Theatre at the J production of "Crossing Delancey" will be held Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 30 and 31, 7 p.in., in the JCC theater. For information, call Marcia Lipsman at 5560482.

By Avi Aronsky NEW YORK (JTA) — Jewish organizations have rallied to lorganize relief efforts on behalf of the victims of this week's devastating earthquake in western Japan. < At least 4,000 people were killed and 14,000 iryured in the earthquake, which struck the mau'or port city of Kobe early Tuesday morning local time. Kobe, a city of 1.4 million people, is home to some 30 Jewish families, according to B'nai B'rith. As of midweek, the fate of the community, which supports a synagogue and a mikvah (ritual bath), was unknown. The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America said it was planning to send representatives to Japan this week to assess the needs of the community in Kobe. Jews fleeing Hitler found refuge in Kobe during World War II, and the city became a center of Jewish life, according to Rabbi Abraham Cooper, associate dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Center in Los Angeles and a frequent visitor to Japan. After the Germans put pressure on their Opera Omaha recently came to the JCC to Japanese ally to expel the Jews, a Chasidic rabbi visit the YES group and some of the prerepresenting the Kobe community was called schoolers from the Child Development before a council of military officers and Shinto Center. priests, according to Cooper. When the rabbi was asked why Japan should grant refuge to the Jews, the rabbi responded, "Because we are Asians." The Jews were allowed to stay. By Matthew Dorf There are some 1,500-2,000 Jews currently livWASHINGTON (JTA) — Senior Israeli and ing in Japan. Palestine Liberation Organization officials traveled The relief efforts being organized by American to Capitol Hill together last week to press for conJewish groups, which will include medical supplies tinued financial support for the peace process. and financial support, will be distributed to Jews What they encountered, however, was an unexpected grilling from two U.S. senators who were and non-Jews alike. "It's the humane thing to do. It's doing a mitz- sharply critical of the PLO for failing to comply with its peace agreements. vah," said a spokeswoman for B'nai B'rith. Uri Savir, director-general of Israel's Foreign Israel has also offered its assistance, according Ministry, and Ahmed Korei, an economic spKcialist to the Jerusalem Post, in the form of its army's with the Palestinian Authority, met with Sens. dog-assisted rescue unit. The unit will help to look Joseph Lieberman (D-Conn.) and Connie Mack (Rfor survivors buried under rubble. Fla.). Knesset Speaker Shevach WeisB sent a letter to According to Capitol Hill sources, the senators his Japanese counterpart expressing "shock at the told Korei, also known as Abu Alia, that PLO violanews of the strong earthquake which hit Japan," tions of its peace accord^'^th Israel is jeopardizing according to the Post. millions of dollars in promised U.S. aid. Those wishing to assist the victims of the earth"The PLO needs to fulfill its commitments. The way it is right now, it's going to be very difficult quake should contact the following organizations; getting a mEyority vote" to support aid to the PLO, * American Jewish World Service, 15 West 26th the senators told the visitors, according to a Capitol St., 9th floor, New York, N.Y., 10010. (212) 683- Hill aide. When Israel and the PLO signed the Declaration 1161. of Principles in September 1993, the Clinton "* Disaster Relief Fund of B'nai B'rith, 1640 administration pledged $500 million over five years Rhode Island Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C., to the PLO. 20036. (202) 857-6582 So far the PLO has received $70 million in direct * Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of assistance, according to State Department officials. America, 333 Seventh Ave,, New York, N.Y., 10001 Lieberman and Mack co-sponsored legislation in (212) 563-4000. the last Congress that cleared the way for the * JDC-Japan Open Mailbox, JDC, 711 Third United States to give aid to the PLO. That legislation, which requires the State Ave., New York, N.Y., 10017-4014 (212) 687-6200 Department to review PLO compliance every six (JTA correspondent Tom Tugend in Los months in order to assure continued aid, is due to expire June 30. Anceles contributed to this report.)

Opera Omaha visits JCC

HfXphael/y Italian Deli and Marketplace Mada to Order Cakes & Desserts • Lunch • Dinner • Catering 1217Soulli 13fti Street Omaha, Nebraska Townview Pioza 341-90)0

Open 10 am • 9 pm ^tondoy-Soturday

WemandoM Featuring Authenlic Sonoran-Style Recipes. North American Fare Available Ask About Femando's Hideaway (Our Party Room)

380 North 114th Street lOnc llliHk South OjDoiUji'l

In The Savoy Plaza • Phone 330-5707 i;i.wiJHWi'HAi.iwwij.i;mi*imi.Hiu;i»fmj<BSBig

FALL IN LOVE AGMNl

Intense scrutiny for PLO

with THEATRE Roxanne K. Baird DINNER lllht>i|acla«l-V«frA811 <fi Wes Clowers CaJI (or Rurrvutmn lnl(>nn«lon MtWftKBIWI'JittaiiliJti LAUJUli

I1«11«1«11««M«1««1«1«1»»I

BURNSV'S FAMILY RESTAURANT

the Village Bakery THE VILLAGE BAKERY IS KOSHER -••

Scrumptious Pastries, Cakes Cookies and More Countryslda Village 8709 Shamrock 391-?700

LOUNGE >

y Buney't uses only the freshest of ingredients. y^t"^ Fresh chickens daily, soups made daily, fresh •^«> vegetables, maahed potatoes made frum Kralch just like grandma used to make.

Il9lh and Pacific 697-1313

Specializing in Chicken and Mexican Food .-.-.•..-.......««..«M««»M«M«»««««m««aa»aa«aM

<^^ III with soup r> s«lad

fboclflciefy

(FeatumlinU.S.Weil Vilu-ChJb Card)

NOW SERVING DINNER OPEN; 8 • m. • f 0 p.m. MF • S •.!«.• 11 p.m. Sat. Catartng For Al Oocciion* Dellaout Dtll & Bakaiy lltmi "Mkkl* Buitm Cultint' BMI, Chlcksn, Lwnb, SMlood. A VagcUrian Oithst

}12 Bo. 72nd 81 Cadafnol* Omtha.NE W1I4 Work: (402) 3W-41H HonM:(4(a)St3-1tSS

An Evening of Enchantment

If

with beans 6 rice

Choose from Beef, Chicken Cheese or Floats

V. MERTZ Hcstaurant • Bistro • Wine Bar

Enjoy Our Delightful Intimale Lunchea tta»«rvlltKin» ftotoriifTwo*t#(J 01 D UAItKI T PASSAQCWAV

345-8980

rt^tiMii^m-t^rti

11 Ml IIII 111 U I UJU IKKKf.Aitn i»}ijo

iMiltkiiMld Mi«»]i

OOtir-rofl \nw\

BEST MEXICAN

MlllMlk N»am«

FOOD IN

h

tow

I

Jewish Preaa

Januvy 27,109S

[EDITORIflL: flndy Itkin Throughout the •past feW months, I I've been thinking labout my role as a lyouth In the l^uvish communiIf^lVe always felt •that I, along with I my Jewish friends, lam the hope for •the future of • Judaism. This belief was jimplanted in our Iminds from the Andy I time we attended Sunday School to the •time we were Bar or Bat MItzvahed. Up I to that point, our parents decided what I we did and who we hung out with. Now that we're in high school, we're Ibeginnirig to mal(e choices ourselves. I Our parents can't force us to go to synlagogue on those seemingly dreaded (weekend mornings. They can't force us j to go to BBYO on Tuesday nights. Now I it's our decision, and what we do with that decision will not only affect our I lives, but the lives of our children and I our children's children.

Do we want to become another casually of assimilation In the United Stales? If Ihe answer Is no, there are many activities that can help us maintain an interest In being Jewish, like services, Hebrew High and BBYO. BBYO has helped me maintain an interest in being Jewish. Besides the religious, cultural, athletic, and community service aspects on which BBYO was founded, there Is also an essential social aspect. This is what opens the door to meeting new, diverse, Jewish Individuals. From Omaha to St. Louis to all across Ihe nation, I have madeTrtimerous friends through BBYO. These new friendships are priceless. It's extremely pleasing to my parents and myself that all these new acquaintances are Jewish. I urge every Jewish teenager to join BBYO or another Jewish youth group. Rememtjer, it's your choice. As I think about it now. I am no longer the hope lor Ihe future, but the hope for today. Anify Is a sophomore at Burke, a member of AZA 01 and Beth El Synagogue.

MEET KRREN KRZOR! By Shoshana UJees

Shoshana and Karen Most girls can look back at •childhood and remember dance llessons. Karen Kazor's childhood j memories, however, Include an activity I much more unique — baton twirling. Karen was five when she began takj ing lessons. She twirled competitively I for seven years, and quit only because I she lacked the lime lor her two-loI three-hour DAILY practk:es. Karen, now a sophomore at Central, I has competed on many levels. She I won State tor three years, qualifying I her for Natk>nals, and placed in the top I to in her division. Her skill and dedicaI lion has earned her over 2O0 ribbons, I medals and trophies. Karen said her biggest support came I from her parents who 'never expected I loo much." She sak) they always let her

DRRE TO DRERM Bg Josh Consher

make her own decisions about which competitions to enter. "When people find out I twirl, many say they've always wanted to do III" Karen said. Although she no kxiger officjally competes, Karen choreographed her own routine and appeared last year in 'Road Show," the talent show that's been a popular tradllkin at Central for decades. She was tfie first baton Iwirler ever to perform in the annual event. When Ihe time arrives. Karen hopes to apply for a scholarship as a drum maiorette at a university. Why isn't she a drum majorette at Central? Easy. It confMs with CHEERLEADINGI Shotfian* Is a sophomore at Central and a membar ot Ediar BBG, USY, and Bath El Synagogue.

The lollowing was submitted as a crealivs writing assignmtni and has been reprinted In recognition ol Black History Month as $ tribute to Ireedom lor all people evirywhere In the mninic oi ims century, Ihe United Stales was in turmoil Only while Americans had rights II you were black, you were worth nothing All Ihis would htive been permanent, dnd wo slill would have separate rights il It had not been for one. man. This man dared lo dream about what equal rights meant to him Ho wanted everyone to live in peace and harmony This man was Martin Luther King

By daring to dream, he let hit ImagineJosh Is I atnlor at Central, a mambar tkxi fly until It caught hok) of (omalhlngof NCSVand Beth Israel Synagogue.

INTERUIEUJ: JEREMV lUERS By Laura Rifkin Jeremy 1$ secrelary of Chalm Welanann AZA and ona of M>o treahman danc0 cMntmn for 'Chalmatock."

Jeremy

Laura

HEV. . . UJflV TO GO, DER! By Josh Cooper Leadership, devotion, hard-work and dedication are just some of Ihe characteristics that describe a special senior at Westslde High School. Not only Is Deb Goldstein a true leader, but she takes pride In whatever she does, and she gels involved. Whether it's swimming for school or conducting a BBG meolfng. Deb's enthusiastic attitude makes her shine above Ihe rest. "Deb has all the great attributes of a good friend," senior friend Kenny Podrazik said. 'She is honest, trustworthy, willing and keen." Oeb is dedicated to her presidency of Ediar BBG. She plans programs, lakes charge of area conventions and is an excellent role model. "I'm Involved in BBYO because t want to make a| difference," Goldstein said. "After I went to I nternalional Convention, I felt it was my obligation to bring back as much as I could to Omdha." Oeb is also Editor-in-Chief of Westside's _^ newspaper The Josh

LAURA: How did you get to be dance chairman? JEREMY: I was voted In along with Mike Cohn. LAURA: Why did you want It? JEREMY: My brother's been a dance chairman since he was a freshman and talked about how cool It was. Ever since 6th grade, I've wanted to do It. LAURA: What all did you do? JEREMY: Helped design the logo and flyer, painted signs, did other art work, tie-dyed sheets.. .odds and ends. LAURA: What did you like about it? JEREMY: It was cool tsecause I got to hang out with older members of my chapter. I learned a lot about what it lakes to put a dance together. LAURA: How did you become active Lance, where she is definitely appreciin BBYO? ated by her staff. Her leadership skills JEREMY: My brother. Every Tuesday help to put out award-winning newspanighl, I wondered where he was going. pers, and her people skills earn her the He'd tell me how great conventions respect and full cooperation of her were. He went to all the dances, and I peers. "Journalism is a class that provides got to read Ihe ad books. LAURA: Is II important for Jewish real-world experiences, from meeting teens to be part of a youth group? deadlines to accomplishing goals. This JEREMY: Definitely. You gel to meet a class has prepared me for the future," lot ol cool Jewish teenagers. It's tun Goldstein said. Her goal is always to be the best she and gives you something to do. LAURA: Do you think It's a problem lor can be. As a four-year varsity letter in Jewish teens to be a minority in a Swimming, Deb has exceeded her individual goals by qualifying for Stale in majority world? JEREMY: Depends on who you are as the 100-meter fly for three years. a person. It's not a problem for me because I'm active In Jewish things and don't think alx)ut being in a minority. LAURA: Has being Jewish ever caused problems for you? JEREMY: Yes. I've been told I'm "greed/" and my religion is "weird." LAURA: How dkl you deal with it? JEREMY. I told a teacher. She talked to this M and had him stay after school a lew days. LAURA: Is It important for Jewish teens to maintain their Jewish klenllty? JEREMY: I think it is, because 11 you deny you're Jewish, you don't cafe about your religion or who you are. My religion is part of my personality. * Laura Is a sophomore at Mlllard Nortti, a member ol EdIar BBQ and Baitt El Synagogue.

an klea This idea was to protest arxl do everything possible to fulfill Ihe dream ol a real and lasting freedom lot his p^^le. Although he was killed belore hi'ir'tlaring dream lully came Irue, he knew that millions of other people now shared that dream. I dare lo dream all Ihe lime — sometimes qboul saving the Third World countries from starvation and sometimes atx>ul saving poor, helpless Lawrence from our tyrannical study hall teacher. In my dreams, I can lly higher than helicopters, soar wllh the seagulls, and parachute from planes. I can do

snythlnol Daring lo dream It hMlttiy.

Dab (latl) and avtim teammate; Mlcttalla and Jennifer Patton. Having to practice swimming six days a week. Deb still finds time lo practice and perform as a varsity cheerleader Ever since her freshman year. Deb has been a key player In school sporting activities. Throughout Deb's llluttrloui career, she has accomplished many goals Whether competing In the 100 f^ly or conversing with co-workers about the upcoming edition of The Lance, you'll always find Deb Gokhtein wHh a smile on her lace and energy to spers. Josfi la a aenler at WeataUa, a ntambai otAZA t1 and Templa Israel.