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Newman Grants I accepting requests By Claudia Sherman Public relations director The Foundation, Jewish Federation
Rep. Jon Christensen visited with rabbis and Federation leaders IMonday at the Rose Blumicin Jewish Home to listen to the concerns of the Jewish community. Participants Included, from left, Rabbi Ruth Ehrenstein, Rabbi Joseph Friedman, Rep. Christensen, Rabbi Debbie Stiel, Rabbi Aryeh Azriel, Federation president Jerry Slusky. Rabbi Paul Drazen was called away before the photo was taken.
Soon, it will be my turn,.. By Shana Novak, Burke High School, Jewish Press intern February ninth was an especially memorable evening for me. Looking forward to hearing Abba Eban speak was something I had been anxiously awaiting all week. The effect that the evening left on me was surprising though. I decided to go to the Federation's 'evening with Abba Eban' to see a great man speak. I knew little about Mr. Eban. I have always wondered what an accomplished statesman like him would say to a room full of very concerned and involved Jews. What he did say impressed me. He was a man of great knowledge, but the wonder I once had for what he was going to say definitely took step in the other direction. The peace proceM holds the key-not for what it promiaes but because of what would happen if it were to brealc down," Mr. Eban •aid. I looked around to catch everyone's reaction to this alarming statement. Although the guy next to me was asleep, I did see a vast ocean of concerned and focused eyes. It was those eyes that really made me think. I saw the eyes of adults, more than a thousand, the adults I have always looked up too-and for a moment 1 felt the same hope for Israel's well-being that they did. •^OW, me, an eighteen year old", 1 thought. Am I supposed to be worried about a Mid-East peace process when I still have to make it through my lenior year of high school? That night, I knew Israel's worries were mine, too. I sat in that ballroom, my mere wonder had turned into complete amazement. Everywhere I turned, I saw an adult who had made a difference in my life. One person I saw nave me my first Job as a writer, and another even took me to Israeli I made up my mind that night. It would be my turn soon to lit in this ballroom-oil grown up~u • n active Jewish community member, and I'm joing to give It all I've got to make the turn I get
into something worth looking up to. I realized it's not "them" anymore, it's 'me". Maybe when I get my turn to make the community the best it can be-IH bring in Yassir Arafat and Yitzhak Rabin-I guess you never can tell. One thing 111 tell you now, the feeling I got sitting in the same room with Abba Eban was great enough as it was, but to think that I sat among some of the greatest mentors my life has ever known- now that makes me want to get out there and do something for our Jewish community. Editor's Note: In the photo below, Gary Epstein (left), president, Henry Monsky Lodge of B'nai B'rith, presents a check to Morris Maline, executive director and editor, Jewish Pre»», to fund TEEN AGE," a monthly, full-page feature focusing on Jewish teens In the Omaha are. The idea was initiated by Mike Platt, who received assistance from Joanie Jacobson and Shana Novatc Along with her writing and her work in Jewish youth organizations, Ms. Novak has already begun doing tomethin/i for our Jewish community.
The Esther K Newman/Carolyn Kully Newman Grants Committee is currently accepting grant applications from Jewish organizations and institutions providing programming for children, teenagers, and young adults (those individuals under the age of 23 who are not attending a college or university), according to committee chairperson Myra Oberman. Both Newmcm memorial funds are administered by The Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Omaha. Funds from the Esther K. Newman Fund are allocated for those programs designed to strengthen Jewish identity and values through educational, religious, cultural, social, or recreational, activities, Mrs. Oberman said. She added that the committee is particularly interested in new and innovative programming. Grants from the Carolyn Kully Newman Fund benefit programs for families with children who are of kindergarten age or younger, Mrs. Oberman said. Money may also be allocated to purchase equipment and material needed for those projects Among the criteria for selecting grant recipients are the community value of a program, including its special or unique features; an agency's ability to carry out the purposes and goals of the program or service; and the cost-benefit considerations of a program. Sftonsoring organizations are encouraged to participate dnancially or in-kind, Mrs. Oberman noted, adding that she hopes organizations will work together to provide programming that meets the needs of a cross-section of Jewish youth. The grants committee, responsible for the administration and allocation of monies from both funds, is comprised of representatives from the Jewish Federation Board, the Budget and Allocations Committee, the Bureau of Jewish Education, the Jewish Community Center, Beth Israel and Beth El Synagogues, Temple Israel, Friedel Jewish Academy, B'nai B'rith Youth Organization, and The Foundation. The deadline for submitting applications is Wednesday, March 29. The committee will meet April 27 to determine awards, Mrs. Oberman said. Application forms are available at The Foundation ofiice. Persons needing assistance completing the forms may contact The Foundation endowment direct Sheldon A. Bernstein at 334-8200.
ADL commends resolution condemning distortion of fact The Anti-Defamation League (AOL) has praised a resolution published by the Council of the American Historical Association which condemns the gross distortion of historical fact in depicting Jewish control of the colonial slave trade. "The AIIA deplores any misuse of history that distorts the historical record,' the AHA resolutic i(^_ states, "to demonize or demean a particular racii ethnic, religious, or cultural group. The Associatia io9 therefore condemns as false any Statement allegiti that Jews played a disproportionate role in th« the exploitation of slave labor or in the Atli^ntic slav trade," The AHA action is k "forthright call for intellectii ;t^* j| ln»»'»rit.y and responsibility,' said Abraham H. Foxman, ADL national director. M
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DORIS KOOM Services for Doris Koom, 75, were held Feb. 17 a| Beth El ^emetery. Supdvors include her husband, Morris; sister, Muriel Fried; brother. Buddy Mokofsky, all of Omaha; daughters, Joyce Clark of Omaha and Sherri Lubin of Memphis, Tenii;; sons, Larry and Doug; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to Beth El Synagogue or charity of your choice.
Everyone who wonders why the Torah text repeats the elaborate detail of the construction of all the parts of the Tabernacle, in the closing Sidrot of Exodus, should see a print I have just received. The Rabbinical Assembly has just sent me a print of a page from a book published in Amsterdam in 1700. LOTTIE ElUJCH The book was first published in 1617, but was Services foif Lottie Erlich were held Feb. 12 at repeatedly sent through new editions throughout Mt. Sinai Cemetery. Rabbi Joseph Friedman officithe 17th century. Petrus Cuneaus, a Christian ated. Hebraist, wrote a four-volume history of the She was preceded in death by her husband, Hebrews, from the time of the desert (at Sinai) Charles. Survivors include two sons, Abe and Rick; two through the destruction of the Second Temple. A daughters, Esther Erlich and Patty Erlich, all of 17th century best seller!. The books are illustrated by magnificent engrav- Omaha. Memorials may be made to Beth Israel ings. The one I have received depicts the construction of the Tabernacle of the wilderness, an engrav- Synagogue. ing about 12" X 20". RONNIE KATLEMAN' On the same folio are four smaller engravings, Services for Minnie Katleman were held the vestments of the High Priest, the Holy Ark, the Wednesday at Golden Hill Cemetery. Golden Lampstand, and the Golden Table of Survivors include a daughter, Beverly Portnoy of Showbread. Orlando, Fla.; a son, Robert Katleman of Omaha; The large picture shows the artist's conception of four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and the construction site. In an area that seems to be nieces and nephews. the size of two or three football fields (neither Bezalel, the chief artist of Moses' time, nor Cuneaus, the 17th century. Dutch historian, would have understood that!) there are hundreds of workmen. All are busy—busy. Stan Widman will entertain residents of the Rose Here they construct walls (presumably made of Blumkin Jewish Home at the monthly Oneg curtains). There they build pillars. Here there are Shabbat Saturday, Feb. 25, 2 p.m., in the Home carts bringing up more materials. There, there is auditorium. Hostesses are members of the Omaha an enclosure for animals, presumably for sacrifices. Chapter of Hadassah. Co-chairmen are Ann At a central point is an unfinished Holy of Holies, Belmont and Mary Fellman. Hadassah members are asked to come at 1:30 with the beginning of drapes to cover it. In a forward corner sits Moses, rays protruding p.m. to assist. Also, the birthday of Ernie Priesman, a resident from his forehead, making notations on a scroll, of the home, will be celebrated at the tea following while two assistants stand by. the program. I know just enough German (very little) to make out the Dutch-language of 300 years ago labeling EVERYBODY READS each of the five engravings. JEWISH PRESS ADVERTISING My thought was, as 1 reveled in this beautiful illustrated folio, that here was a Christian historiYou Just Did!!! an, 300 years ago, studying and re-studying Jewish For information, call 334-8200, ext. 251 rites and Jewish sancta of the ancient world. In shameful contrast, many of us are mildly puzzled and mildly annoyed at this repetition in our Sidrah. Cuneaus, his name be blessed, has taught us very much!
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Febniaiy24,199S Jewish IVesa Pkge 3 BETH EL SYNAGOGUE BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE 1502 No. 52nd Street 14506 California Omaha, NE 68104 Omaha, NE 68164 , 492-8650 556-6288 Office Hours: Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Joseph Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.mi , Services are conducted by Rabbi Paul Drazen and Friedman. FRIDAY: Cantor Emil Berkovits. Kabbedat Shabbat service at 5:65 p.m. FRIDAY: SATURDAY: Services at 6 p.m. Morning services are at 8:45 a.m. in the SATURDAY: Sanctuary and Goldstein Chapel. Services at 9:30 a.m. Kiddush following services. Beginners Minyan at 9:30 a.m. Sitter service starts at 10 a.m. Super Sbabbos, 9:30 a.m., for children of all ages. Shabbat story time, the first and third Saturday Kiddush sponsored by Sisterhood. at 11 a.m. Babysitting service provided by Sisterhood. ICtantan (program for kindergarten, first, second Lesson with the rabbi at 4:55 p.m. and third grades) meets the first and third Mincha is at 5:55 p.m. Shalosh Seudot, Ma'Ariv Saturday at 11 a.m. and Havdalah conclude the services. TSS (Torah Siddur Skills) at 10 a.m. Rosh Chodesh Luncheon Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services, 6 p.m. Rosh Chodesh luncheon will be held following SUNDAY: morning services. Cost is $6.60 for adults; $4 for Services are at 9 a.m. children ages 2-12; and $1.60 for children under WEEKDAYS: two. Services at 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. SUNDAY: Judaica Shop Morning servicesiat 9 a.m. Open Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 Breakfast and a study session with Rabbi p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to noon; and by appointment. > Friedman follow the service. • Sisterhood Cookbook Evening services at 5:65 p.m. I WEDNESDAY: The Sisterhood Cookbook "Just Desserts'* is availA class in practical Judaism with Rabbi David able at Beth El. Cost, including tax, is $7.30. Kaye will be held Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., at the synScholar-In-Residence Weekend Rabbi Daniel Pressman will be the lecturer at the agogue. WEEKDAYS: annual Dr. Leon Fellman Scholar-In-Residence Services at 7 a.m. and 5:55 p.m. weekend Feb. 24-26. The public may attend. 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 1 p.m. at the office of Al Ross, 9140 W. Dodge Rd. Drazen, will continue on Wednesday, March 25, Sisterhood Gift Shop 7:30 p.m., at Beth El. Open every Sunday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and by appointment. TIFERETH ISRAEL 3219 Sheridan Blvd. B'NAI JESHURUN Lincoln, NE 68502 20th and South Streets 423-8569 Services are conducted by Rabbi Stanley M. Lincoln, NE 68502 Rosenbaum. 435-8004 Minyans on Mondays and Thursdays at 7:15 a.m. Services are officiated by Cantor Michael FRIDAY: Weisser. FRIDAY: Light candles no later than 5:54 p.m. Shabbat evening service at 7:30 p.m. Services steut at 8 p.m. SATURDAY: SATURDAY: Torah study and service at 10 a.m. Services start at 9:30 a.m. SUNDAY: Junior Congregation at 10:15 a.m. Hebrew school, 9 a.m.; Religious school, 10 a.m.
FRIDAY: Shabbat evening service at 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Azriel and Dr. Michael Walta will officiate at the family service conducted by students in grade six in the Sanctuary. Alternative Shabbat evening service at 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Stiel and Cantor Michael Yablonski will offidata in the chapel. The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by the Temple Israel Sisterhood. I 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. Family Spa^etti Dinner and Auction The Omaha Temple Youth Group will sponsor the Annual Spa^^etti Dinner and Auction Sunday firom 6:30 to 8 p.m. Cost is $7 for adults, and $4 for children. Proceeds will benefit Camp Rainbow (for terminally ill children), and the OTYG travel fund. P.EJ», Parallel Education for Parents will meet Sunday at 10 a.m. The discussion topic will be "Avenues of Approaching God: Tikun Olam-Looking for God in People." "TOW" Torah on Wheels (TOW) will be held Tuesday from noon to 1:15 p.m. at Fraser, Stryker Law, 500 Energy Plaza, 409 So. 17th St. Host is Bob Freeman. Reservations are required. Call the Temple office at 556-6536. Adult Education Tuesday: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.- Adult B'nai Mitzvah. Wednesday: 7 to 8:15 p.m.~"Beyond Midrash," led by Don Schwartz. 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 Ifriday, March 3, 7 p.m. Bar Mitzvah B'NAI ISRAEL Adam Brian Schwartz, son of Beverly and The RECONSTRUCTIONIST Justin Schwartz, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah at CONGREGATION the Shabbat morning service Saturday, March 4. 322-4705 Sini^es Shabbat Dinner Singles Shabbat dinner will be held Friday, Services led by Rabbi Ruth Ehrenstein and conMarch 10, 6:30 p.m. Cost is $7.50. Shabbat service gregants. will follow at 8:15. Call the Temple office by NOTE: Services on the first and third Fridays of Monday, March 6, for reservations, 656-6636. each month are held in Omaha. All other Friday night services are held in Council Bluffs. CHABAO HOUSE For information on any activities, coll 322-4705. ^ 1322 So. 119th Street FRIDAY: ^m.. Omaha, NE 68144 Kabbalat Shabbat service, 7:30 p.m., 618 Mynster, ^ 687-1134 SATURDAY: Ck>undl Bluffs. Davening is at 9:30 a.m., followed by Kiddush. SATURDAY: SUNDAY: Study session on Art Green's book, 5:30 p.m.; Davening is at 9:30 a.m. Dairy-vegetarian pot-luck, followed by Havdalah, Talmud Clasaea Talmud class, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Advanced 6:30 p.m., at the home of Lionel and Karen Wolberger, 2122 N. 58th St.. Omaha. 556-3971. Talmud, 12 p.m. Thursday. SUNDAY: Chumaah Class Chumash class for adults, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Religious School, 10 a.m., Westside Community Yiddish Education Center. "Hooked on Yiddish* lessons Wednesdays, 7 p.m. FRIDAY, March 3: English Family Shabbat service, 7:30 p.m., 3029 S. 119th 'Think Jewish and speak English' classes on St., Omaha. Jewish topics for new Americans, Tuesdays and SATURDAY, March 4: Thundaya at 10:30 a.m. at Chabnd House. Havdalah and dessert, and adult study with Dr. Jewish Hearts and Crafts Art Green, 7:30 p.m., 3029 S. 119th St., Omaha. Participants will meet Saturday, March 4, 7:30 to The community may attend. p.m., at Chabad House. For information, call SUNDAY, March 5: 3hainyat6971124. ReligiouB School, 10 a.m., Westside Community Education Center. ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME OFFirrr SATURDAY: Capchart ('hapel Services are held in the Goldsten Chapel nt 9 25th Htrrrt nnd Caprhart Omnlia.NKftHI2:i .m. Members of the community are invited to join residents for the service and the kiddush following. FRIDAY: Special memorial servicos are held on the Insl .Services start at 8 pm alur^W pf et»ch month.
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Chabad House plans Purim Family Dinner Chabad House will sponsor 'Happy Hamantash Hour (Purim Family Dinner) Thursday, March 16, 6 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center. The event includes oll-you-can-eat, dandng and best costume contest. Cost is $18 per couple; $25 per family (any size). Make reservations by March 9 to Dini: 697-1124.
From left, Morgan Solomon, Aaron Neesman, Arieh Bloom and Tammy Vanconi display their mosaic chailah trays they made at "Jewish Hearts and Crafts," at Chabad llouse. For information, call Shainy at 687-1124.
PERSONAL Sinoera thanks to my friends lor all o( the many kindnesses received during my recent Illness. Warner Frohman
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Jewiah Preaa
February 24,1996
Israel Scenes
By Morria Maline
Dialogue with Rabbis
By Rabbi Michael Graetz "May the Lord grant Strength to His people, may the Lord bless His people with Peace" (Psalm 29:11). It wasn't until just recently that I began to understand the relationship between Strength and Peace. I have usually understood strength to be physical military power, and I took this verse to mean that we must have power in order to achieve I>eace. I still believe that is true, but what I am discovering is the amount of spiritual strength that we need to withstand murderous attacks and at the same time to mentally prepare for peace. The dissonance between these two processes is enormous. I liken the psychological problem in Israel today to that of suffering the death of a beloved one, while at the same time preparing for a wedding. When a loved one dies we grieve and feel loss. We face our own mortality and lack of ability to control the world. There is a sense of despair over our own powerlessness. When planning a wedding, we are building on hope, doing something about mortality by insuring continuation. We are acting as if we can control destiny, and have power, through love and family union, to ensure a future. In a situation where these two opposite emotional poles exist at the same time, they are a source of frustration and confusion. It is psychologically difficult, soul-wrenching to be in Israel in this climate. We have had murderous attacks before, but then it was a state of war. In that mentality we accepted our losses, and could even find meaning in thepi as a necessary part of a war effort. But, now we find it very hard to explain these losses to ourselves. In the dilemma I mentioned above, Jewish law, makes it clear that we have to tilt toward the wedding (Shulhan Aruch 391). So much of halacha is devoted to allowing a mourner to participate in the wedding, while not forgetting grief The preference of the halacha is for action that is future oriented, rather than being stuck on loss, hope is called for. It may be the case that we will not be able to make peace with the Palestinians. It may be that there are not enough Arabs who will be willing to live in peace with Israel, or there may be too many Arabs who will continue to believe that terror and murder of Jews is a justified act. In that case we will continue to need the physical, military might which we possess. But, that is definitely a "worst case" scenario. It would be very irresponsible to reach that conclusion so early on in the process. We must still have the strength to act for achieving the "best case" outcome.
Don't be surprised if the format changes next year for the annual dialogue with the rabbis, a program sponsored by area synagogues and the Jewish Family Life Education Committee of Jewish Family Service. Rabbi Aryeh Azriel of Temple Israel, one of the participants made it clear that he was annoyed at the format which called upon the rabbis to provide two-minute answers to any questions proposed by members of the audience. The key questions, selected from an audience of about 150 were the following: To what extent do you believe the Torah is revealed by God? For those who do not accept all of Torah as revelations, then why should its precepts be followed? What is your movement's view of heaven, hell, and the world to come? If, in your movement's view, there is no afterlife, how can we understand the suffering of the Jewish people? When you, as a rabbi, refuse to officiate at a > mixed marriage, what specifically would you do to counteract the feelings of emotional and social abandonment of families involved? What is your movement's view of a Living Will? Under what circumstances would a Living WiU be acceptable and not acceptable? There is a Talmudic tradition of arguing out differences in Jewish beliefs. Please share your views on creative and helpful ways to air differences as well as harmful ways. Moderator Joe Ginsberg asked the questions and other participating rabbis were; Paul Drazen of 'Beth El Synagogue, Ruth Ehrenstein of B'nai Jsrael, and Joseph Friedman of Beth Israel. • At several points during the dialogue, discussion • approached confrontational levels, and during one of these exchanges. Rabbi Azriel stunned the audience with the announcement that he would not participate in next year's dialogue. In an interview later, he said he would participate if the format were changed to invite questions of import for the Jewish community of Omaha and enough time for the rabbis to respond in depth. Glen Fineman, executive director of Jewish Family Service, told the Jewish Press that format changes most likely would be made for future programs.
ADL audits anti-Semitism Throughout the country! last week, the Anti-| Defamation League conducted press conferences to| disclose its annual audit of anti-Semitic incidents. One of these conferences I was held by Robert! Wolfson, executive director, ADL/CRC, at the Jewish! Community Center. Among Mr. Wolfson'sl announcements were the facts that while the number! of incidents increased^ nationally during 1994 and Robert Wolfson that while violent incidents increased, the statistics in Nebraska show a decrease. He told members of the press that there was some evidence of neo-Nari skinheads in Nebraska, but that they were small in number. It is with admiration that I write about this press ronference because, in my opinion, Mr. Wolfson genuinely imparted a feeling of confidence and honesty as he presented material and answered a variety of questions. Mr. Wolfson also told the press that hate crimes legislation is long overdue in Nebraska.
Robert Eisenberg featured Robert Eisenberg was the subject of a feature story by Robert McMorris of the Omaha WorldHerald. The story, front-paged in the Midlands News section last week, described Mr. Eisenberg's research into the Satmar branch of Hasidism. Mr. Eisenberg's two-years of research took him to Ukraine, Israel, Poland, Belgium, Los Angeles, St. Paul, Minn., The Catskills and Postville, Iowa. He has written a book entitled: Boychika in the 'Hood: Travels in the Hatidic Underground, now in the process of publication by HarperCollins.
Yours, Anne: A review by Morris Maline It was opening night at the Omaha Community Playhouse and an estimated 200 watched the story of Anne Frank unfold, This is a powerful, music drama which runs for little more than an hour and describes how Anne and others managed to avoid capture by the Nazis for two years by hiding in a secret annex. Wailing and screaming sounds, projected slides of horror, and extraordinary acting brought this youngster to 'life,' - - once gain. Tears flowed.
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BBYO SUNDAY, MARCH 12 WeJzmann/ MZ/ Ediar programs, times to be announced TUESDAY, MARCH 14 Advisors Appreciation Dinner, 7 p.m. at the JCC MARCH 17-19 Jr./Sr. Weel<end (University of Missouri) MAPCH 31-APRIL 2 Regional Basketball Tournament in St. Louis Questions? CallAlon Mar, 334-6200, ext. 235 NCSY (Batti Israel Synagogue) SATURDAY, MARCH 4 'Shiock Manot" night, 6 p.m. at Beth Israel SUNDAY, MARCH 12 Deliver "ShIock Manot" to shut-ins, (seniors) 2-4 p.m. at Beth Israel NCSY dinner, 6 p.m. at Beth Israel "SCHLOCK ROCK" CONCERT! 7 p.m. at Beth Israel WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 Purim, NCSY observes Fast of Esther THURSPAY, MARCH 16 Seudah Purim, a festive meal, noon at Beth Israel Every Shabbat, NCSY seniors supervise "Super Shabbos"-a program for young children Questions? Call Rabbi Allen Gonsher, 558-2767 OTYG (Temple Israel) SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Spaghetti Dinner and Auction to benefit Camp Rainbow, 5:30 p.m. at Temple Israel MARCH 1-3 Social Action Weekend in Kansas City SATURDAY, MARCH 11 Creative Youth Service, 11:15 a.m. at Temple Israel SUNDAY, MARCH 19 OTYG PURIM CARNIVAL, starting at noon at Temple Israel SATURDAY, MARCH 25 'Stress Relief Program, time to be announced Questions? Call Keith Singer, 556-6536 US Y {Beth El Synagogue) THURSDAY, MARCH 2 Drug/Alcohol Awareness Program Otis Twelve will speak SUNDAY, MARCH 5 Make pizza/falafel for Purim carnival, 10-11 a.m. SATURDAY, MARCH 11 USY event (meet at Beth El), 6 p.m. SUNDAY, MARCH 12 USY/Kadimah Hamantashen delivery with Beth El Sistertiood, noon. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 USY Purim Party, 6 p.m., followed by congregaliona! party. SUNDAY, MARCH 19 USY/KADIMAH PURIM CARNIVAL, 11:30 a.m. Questions? Call Michael Levine,492-B550
ATTENTION TEENS! By Joel Alperson Teen Leadership Award Comtnmee Here's a GREAT deal! Now you have the charKe to attend (my program of any Jewish youth organization in the Omaha area listed above. Of course, it there is a charge for the program, a "visitor' must pay to attend. Also, all visitors must ot)sen/e the rules and practices of a particular "host" organization. If you have any questions at all, be sura to call the contact person listed for each organlzaOon. The Teen Community Calendar, along with Teen Age" on the following page, are t>eing offered In the spirit of bringing the teenagers o( the Jewish community together. DO mi
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world with fier. They could have a tea party on the clouds and play on the rainbows. They could run and play all day long with nothing to do but bask in the brilliant rays of light and magic. Then, when the sun would be in its descent and the sky would be streaked with orange and red, they would commence their dancing under the billions of sparkling, sllverly stars. Into the night the children would laugh and sing, holding hands,creatlng a circle of love and radiance. And her mother would be there. Her mother would be there to watch, to smile on her, to hold her loving arms out to her and embrace her, holding her close, her ivory veil protecting them all firom the night. The little girl reached above her head and held tight to her mother's arm. Slowly, the arm came down and caressed her little cheek. The veil lifted, and her mother softly laid it on the table away from the candles. The girl was entranced by her mother's smile. She followed her mother's eyes down to hers, and her mother beamed when she looked to her child. "Good Shabtws, sweetheart." NIkkl Is a senior at Central, national vice president of NCSY, and a memt)er of Betti Israel Synagogue.
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I don't remember exactly what I was dreaming about, but I think it had to do with swimming on a hot summer day. What I do remember, is that my dream was interrupted by bright lights and screams of congratulations. It was 3:47 a.m. when over 20 girls crept silently into my Lance room, turned on the lights, and announced that I had been chosen as a Beau candidate for the BBG chapter, M.Z. Yoshanah. I txslled upward in a state of shockl Because my brain cells were still asleep, all I coukl do was kx>k at everyone with a dumb expression on my face. What did I look like?!l Was my hair sticking up everywhere?!! Did my boxer shorts have holes in them?!! I didn't want to get out of bed. The girls told me that we were going out to breakfast and left the room so I could dress in something more appropriate. As we left, I wondered if our neighbors heard the commotion in front of my house. And what did the people at Perkins think when forty-some teenagers descended upon their restaurant at 4 a.m.? I will never forget how much we all laughed and what a great time I had. . Hey, M.Z girls, maybe next time, could we go to the beach? Lance is a sophomore at Burke, a member of Chalm Walzmann AZA, USY and Beth El Synagogue.
A great dinner, fabulous music, ani beautiful women-who could ask for more? The e^'ening was full of nervousness and magic. It was Beau Dance. All night long people kept saying "Don't get your hopes up" and "Remember, it's an honor just lo be nominated." Danny The people were right; it is an honor to be nominated, but it's fabutous lo win, and I didl After hearing my name announced as Beau, I jumped higher than I ever have before. I was so excited. THEY HAD PICKED MEI! Little did I know how special my reign would be. I was made honorary member of M.Z. Yoshana #2053, attended their programs, contributed excessively to their chatter box fund, and made lasting friendships. Who knew that having 28 sisters would be so great? I have people to give me advice as well as help me with my homework. I'm like one of their gang, except I get kisses. To serve as Beau for this incredible group of ladies is one of the biggest honors of my life. When I go to college next year, the memories of M.Z. will shine very vividly in my mind.. .forever. Thank you. M.Z. Yoshana, lor allowing me to be a part of your lives! Danny Is a senior at Burke, regional vice president of AZA, teacher's aide/UTTO, a member of AZA «1 and Beth El Synagogue.
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Basketball is very popular in the I Jewish community. On any given Sunday afternoon, after the new year, the gym at the JCC is packed with basketball games from noon to six. Several different leagues occupy this time slot. You can be in kindergarten or almost graduating junior high. The only problem is, that once high school comes I around, K's all over. This is where the JCC Blueslars come in--a group of high school boys who play competitive basketball in the YMCA toague. The only qualltk^tkMi is to t)e in high school. This year, turnout was so large that three teams had to •*••• be formed. I Practices are held on Monday nights from 7-8:30. The Blueslars play on Sunday afternoons at Nathan Hale Jr. High. Games are free; the community I la welcome. *Our goal Is to have tun and improve I as Individuals and as a team," staled Tom Dean, Blueslars coach. Andy I Bowman, JCC Youth Director, asked
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Dean if he would coach the team. In school at the time and not working, Tom decided to coach the Blueslars. Tom, 31, played a great deal of basketball in his youth and has always toved the game. He says, "It's the ultimate team game. It's so last-moving! "This is my third year with the Blueslars," he added. 'It's a lot of fun. I leam more about myself each week." Lance Polikov, second-year member, remarks, "I like the Blueslars because it's good compelilKMi for me. Also, it's a good way to exercise and have fun doing HI" As tor me, I like a kit of things atxiut the leam. It's great to compete with many different players from around the Omaha area, but it Isn't just about winning and losing. It's about having the opportunity to Improve my game to (he best of my ability, lo contribute to a team effort, and to have a great lime kt the procaasi By the lime you read Ihls, the Blueslars season will almost be over, but don't worry, kxk lor us next yearl Jalt la a junior at Bui*a, a mambar of AZA II, USYandtaUi eiSrnagogua. /Member* of tha BiMaUn also from the Jawlaft community ara: B.J. CIpparlay. Alan Joaaphaon, Andraa Kmdar, Jay Lawla, B.J. Nattian, Brian Nogg, Ryan Olaah, Ban Hoaan, Jatt StmpJro, and Joah Wata.
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Don't want me to live next to you. Want me to die a grueling death, But you know pain. Hitler? We all eventually feel it. It doesn't mean any of us are better than one another. It just means you think you are. Hitler
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teach our children, but also the responsibility of the parents. The group also discussed the difficulty in teaching children in Talmud Torah afler a full day of public school. Rabbis Azriel and Friedman noted that as a result, adults have an obligation to study in order to continue their education and to help in the education of their children. Rabbi Drazen added that adults must learn for themselves, but should include their children so that the children willj want to continue to learn throughout their Uves. I The Perspectives group, which is sponsored by the Jewish Federation, is comprised of more than 50 adults in their 20's and 30's who meet approximately every six weeks to discuss various topics that are important to the Jewish community. Perspectives will meet again on Monday, March 6, to discuss our changing relationship with Israel.
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Scouts and leaders from Boy Scout Troop 218 at the JCC, and Boy Scout Troop 212 from Columbus, Neb., celebrated Scout Sabbath in worship together recently at Temple Israel. Attending services together exemplifies the oath pledge scouts take to do their duty to G-d, In addition, the 12th point of the Scout law directs each scout to accept his responsibility to be reverent. Troop 212 Scoutmaster Richard Drake and his assistants, Linda Bordy and Joy Danelly, traveled to Omaha for services on this 85th birthday of Boy Scouts of America. Mrs. Bordy and her sons, scouts Jesse and Nathan, are members of Temple Israel. Following worship, scouts from both troops and their leaders attended the open house of the new Durham Scout Center and the Gottschalk Scout Shop located at 12401 West Maple Road.
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Richard Freund, director of the Jewish Students Organization, has announced the upcoming programs: Part I of "Shindler's List," Feb. 27, 5:45 to 8 p.m.; Part II, March 1, 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Both performances will be in room 288 in the Arts and Sciences Hall at UNO. Zev Kadem, a Schindler's List survivor will speak at 7 p.m. in the Strauss Auditorium. Tickets are $2.50 for students, and $5 for the general public. Dr. Gloria London, archaeologist, will speak March 10, noon, in the Milo Bail student center. Her topic will be "Women and Biblical Archaeology of Israel." Activities of the Jewish Students Organization are underwritten by Henry Monsky Lodge of B'nai B'rith. For information, call Dr. Freund, 554-3349.
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Kimberly and Matthew Placzek announce the Feb. 5 birth of a son, Noah Alexander. They also have a son, Aaron Michael, 3. Grandparents are Barbara and Marshall Kushner of Omaha and Gene and Claire Placzek of Grand Island.
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By Bert Lewis I sometimes wonder how many p^ple really pay attention to all the small ads usually found in the back pages of magazines, or, sometimes along the margins of inside pages. I notice that many kinds of businesses use this means to hawk a product or a service; for example, this time of year there's no end to the resort, hotel or travel agency ads. What interests me about this very costly way to advertise is the vast assortment, from stuff like computer software to schools. When I say schools, that includes everything from private pre-schools to universities. Of the latter, I can report Queens' College of Cambridge University (in England) must think it pays to use American magazines to inform prospective honor students of its educational opportunities. They have both a U.S. phone number AND fax number to call for more information. An outfit which specializes in military toys (solBy Carol Katzman diers, aircraft, vehicles) "for the collector" will send The Jewish rock group, Shiock Rock, comes back catalogs for $8, but if you're more interested in to Omaha for a repeat performance on Sunday, "unique dinnerware," I can put you in touch with a March 12, 7 p.m., at Beth Israel Synagogue. company which offers Indian designs of 1200 A.D., Lenny Solomon, originator and lead singer, or even the "increasingly populEu- Moose Lake." announced the release of their latest album, If somebody is looking for a really different gift, "Manual for the Moral Minded." The group has there's an ostrich egg from Africa for fifty bucks, recently toured in Australia and Israel and will but that includes a brass stand. It's described as "a present a concert in Kansas City before arriving in Omaha. stunning decorative accent." The group will perform songs from this album as There are ads aimed at the folks who have well as parodies of hit poysongs with a Jewish already been everywhere and done everything, and twist. They include, "For Kiddush, We Drink .who have more than enough money to keep looking Grape Wine," based on the Marvin Gaye song, for something new. Like "Canoe Canadian Arctic." That one promises a wildlife biologist guide and "Heard it Through the Grapevine," and "Bring "Wolves, Musk Oxen, Caribou, Moose, Bears and Back that Shabbos Feeling," a parody of the Arctic birds." Thanks, but don't call me-I'll call Righteous Brothers hit, "Bring Back that Lovin' Feeling." you! Beth Israel will also host a spaghetti dinner at And for the women who always wanted to know 5:30 p.m., following Mincha-Ma'ariv services and how to sail and all about boats, there are special preceding the show. leam-to-sail cruises "for and by women." I loved the Tickets for the dinner are $6 for adults; $4 for part of that ad which read "and nobody yells." children ages 2-12; and $1.50 foj children under On a more serious note, there are newsletters age two. dealing with health and specific problems. I always Tickets for the concert are $9 for adults, and $7 think of them as "disease of the month" publica- for students and seniors. Sponsor tickets are availtions but hey, there are, no doubt, folks who find able for $200 and include four tickets to the dinner them valuable. and concert. Patron tickets, for $100, are also availI'll just mention one more ad which really able and include two tickets to dinner and concert. intrigued me. It was from a furniture manufacturer All tickets may be ordered through Beth Israel called The Stand Up Desk Company. They will Synagogue, 1502 No. 52nd St., Omaha, 68104, or gladly send literature describing their "custom by calling the synagogue office at 556-6288. crafted stand-up desks and stools." That one was a httle odd . . .if it's a stand-up desk, who needs a stool? I'm curious, just who uses or needs a stand-up desk? I thought they went out with Charles >aturing Authentic Sonoran-Style Recipei Dickens. North American Fare Available Whatever. Ask About FemarKk>'s Hideaway
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Organizations YES YES will meet Monday at the JCC. Bingo and "YES talk" start at 10:30 a.m. Choral practice starts' at 11. Following lunch at noon, Stan Widman will entertain, accompanied by Anna Mosenkis. For transportation, call 330-4272. YES and OLDTIMERS , Theatre at the J will present "Crossing Delancey* Sunday, March 12, at 2 p.m. A special group rate is offered at $6 each. Make reservations with Margaret, 330-4272, by March 6. WALK-IN DROP-IN Walk-In Drop-In will meet Thursday at the JCC. Exercise starts at 10:15 a.m., and bingo starts at 10:30. Bring a dairy sack lunch to eat at 11:45. At 12:15 p.m., a documentary on the lovable child star "Shirley Temple," will be shown. VISIONS Mail reservation form by Monday for tickets to see "Crossing Delancey" at Theatre at the J, Saturday, March 11, 8 p.m., or Sunday, March 12, 2 p.m. Cost is $6 each. Mail form to Ethel Goldston, 10530 Pacific St., #104, Omaha 68114. The March membership luncheon will be held Friday, March 17, 12:30 p.m., at the Venice Inn. Mail reservation form by March 10 to Helen Rifkin, 9302 Bemis Plaza, #2, Omaha 68114. Visions will take a four-day trip to "The Great Black Hills' Aug. 15-18. Cost is $399 per person (double occupancy); $479 (single occupancy). Trip includes a visit to Deadwood, the Badlands, Mt. Rushmorc, Keystone, and much more. "Full refund" for cancellations. Reservations are limited! Send application, with $50 deposit per person and $50 coupon, to Betty Sanford, do Visions, 9205 Western, Apt. 127, Omaha 68114. THIRTY-NINE FOREVER Thirty-Nine Forever will host a Purim party Saturday, March 18, 7 p.m., at Westside High School. An Italian-style dinner will be served, followed by line dancing instructions. Cost is $10.50 per person and is open to the community. Send reservation check by March 11 to Judy Katokee, 10356 Browne St., 68134. For information, call Esther Wax, 393-4442.
JFS Corner By Glen Fineman Jewish Family Service director
Steve Riekes and Marcia Lipsman were presented with President's Awards recently at a Jewish Federation of Omaha Board of Directors meeting. Mr. Riekes received his award in recognition of his work as chairman of the College of Jewish Learning. Mrs. Lipsman's award was in recognition of her work for JCAC, in particular, the display of the Rosenstein Exhibit. Not pictured, Judy Jacobson, who received an award in recognition of her fupd-raising efforts for renovations in the J.C.C. Child Development Center, including expansion of the infant room.
Hiddush Levanah hosts first event
Hiddush-Levanah, the Omaha Jewish Women's Spirituality and New Moon Network, hosted its first Hebrew New Moon event recently at the JCC in honor of the Hebrew month of Adar. Participants explored several themes contained in the month of Adar through prayer, music, dance and art. The next event will be in honor of the Hebrew month of lyar Sunday, April 30, at the JCC. The events are sponsored by the Jewish Cultural Arts Council. For information, contact Gloriann Levy, JCAC director, at 334-8200, ext. 232.
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