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Artza seeks teenagers ^ for trip to Israel ^K i ByMorrUMaline An estimated 60 Omaha area teenagers entering the 10th throu^ 12th grade in the fall of 1996 may be eligible for a four-week trip to Israel from July 7,1996, to Aug. 6,1996. The trip will be under the supervision of Artza (To the land), directed by Corey Kirahenbaum, assistant director at the Jewish Community Center. Mr. Kirshenbaum said the Artza committee will open the application process with two parent orientation meetings next October. He added that the fund-raising committee: Sandy Epsteiii, Carol Katzman, and Gary Javitch, has been successful in obtaining a national grant from a donor outside Omaha. The committee felt that by going to sources outside the Omaha community, we might be able to tap into national dollars,' said Anne Broder, Artza *%. Contributors to date were identified, as follows: the Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation, Veitzer Family Philanthropic Fund, Jerry Rosen, Forrest Knitter, Anne and Barry Broder, Nelson and Linda tGordman, Samuel Bronfman Foundatioti; Milton S. and Corinne H. Livingston Foundation, Herbert Goldsten Trust, Abraham Charitable Trust, Henry Monsky Lodge, David and Nancy Friedland, Broadmoor Development, past Artza participants and families, Jewish Federation of Omaha, Henry and Dorothy Riekes Philanthropic Fund, and othm. Cost of the trip will be $1,996, and information may be obtained by calling Mr. Kirshenbaum at i334-6418.
Interfaith service on Sunday ^shares common mourning Hp By Rabbi Ruth Ehrenstein P' H'nai Israel Recoastructionist Congregation [
This Sunday is the 50th Anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima. Because of a curious coincidence of history, it falls on the most significant Jewish day of mourning in the Jewish calendar. This year Tisha B'Av, the ninth day of the month of Av, begins on the evening of Aug. 6 and ends at sundown Aug. 6. This year our two people, the 'Jews and the Japanese, share a common date of mourning. For some Jews, Tisha B' Av, the day which commemorates the fall of both the First and Second Temples and other tragedies of the Jewish people, is er day reserved for mourning of Jewish pain. There are other Jews who will remember Hiroshima in their prayers. However, this year there will be an opportunity to express a sense of solidarity in our mourning. The Interfaith Committee for the 60th Anniversary of Hiroshima Day is planning an interfaith service of commemoration. The event will be held Sunday at St. Cecilia's Cathedral, 701 N. 40th St., 7:30 p.m., and will include the lighting of 60 candles and prayers of remembrance. There will also be prayers recalling the violence in our world ^today and asking that strength be granted us as we confront violence that is around us. The service will include references to Tisha B'Av •nd the connection between the two days of memorial. Temple Israel's Cantor Conttius will chant a fmall portion from Lamentations and Rabbi Stiel and I will be among 16 other Omaha clergy who 9n\\ be presiding at this event. Jewish Family Service U seeking donations of fans for Jewish individuals and families who cannot afTord air-conditioning. For information, call 330-2024.
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House move prompts fear for refugees By Matthew Dorf WASHINGTON (JTA)-A House of Representatives subcommittee has struck a potentially devastating blow to Jewish refugees seeking to come to the United States as well as America's immigration programs in general. The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims voted to slash the number of refugees allowed into the United States by about half, cut overall legal immigration by about one-third and end family reunification programs for all relaitives except spouses and minor children. The full committee plans to consider the measure in September after Congress' summer recess. Jewish activists and members of Congress are already working to restore the cuts. "We will do everything we can to ensure these cuts do not become law," said Diana Aviv, director of the Washington office of the Council of Jewish Federations, which has spearheaded the Jewish
First launch of Arrow called "a success" By Naomi Segal JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israel has successfully launched the first prototype of the Arrow-2 antimissile missile. Israel Aircraft Industries, the missile's main contractor, said the primary goal of Sunday's test launch was to examine the rocket, the guidance and sensor systems, and the ability to take off from a ground launcher. The launch did not test llie missile's ability to intercept incoming missiles. The Arrow-2 was fired from a mobiio Imiiicher near the center of the country, Israel Television reported. Israel began developing the Arrow missile system in 1988 in conjunction with the United States, which has so far provided more than $460 million in development costs. Israel will be able to defend up to 85 percent of its population from incoming missile attacks once the full complement of Arrow batteries becomes operational, according to Jane's Defense Weekly. The United States has reportedly pressed Israel to make the Arrow-2 operational before the end of the decade. Proponents of the missile system found added weight for their arguments in the wake of the 19§1 Persian Gulf War, when Iraq launched Scud missiles on Israeli cities. Israel's Defense Ministry said in a statement that the two-stage, solid fuel-powered Arrow-2 is a lighter and more advanced version of the problemplagued', single-stage Arrow-1, which already completed testing.
Israel seeks extradition of detained Hamas activist By Naomi Segal JERUSALEM (JTA) — One week after the arrest of a senior Hamas official in New York, Israel has initiated extradition proceedings to bring the man to justice. As a preliminary step, a Jerusalem court issued a warrant for the arrest of Musa Muhammad Abu Manook on Monday. Israel's State Attorney's Office said Israel would seek a temporary detention of Marzook in the United States until a formal application for his extrsditjon is filed. Israel will i sk that Marzook be handed over to Israel to be prosecuted for a number of charges, including conspiracy to murder, Israel Radio reported. Marzook, 44, was arrested July 2^ at New York's Kennedy Airport.
cnmmunitys efforts on immigration reform. Approves reduction The subcommittee approved a measure reducing the number of slots reserved for refugees to 60,000, about half of the current allotment. The Immigration and Naturalization Service currently reserves about 35,000 slots for Jews seeking to come to the United States from the former Soviet Union. Jewish activists fear that a cut in the program would also lead to a cut for refugees from the former Soviet Union. Activists fear that without the refugee program, many Jews from the former Soviet Union would have to wait years to come to the United States or possibly not be able to come at all, especially if the overall number of legal immigrants allowed into the country is reduced. Thie measure approved by the subcommittee would reduce legal immigration from about 830,000 to 585,000.
Jordan moves to end boycott of Israel By Naomi Segal JERUSALEM (JTA) — The Jortlanian Parliament has passed legislation that effectively ends Jordan's participation in the Arab boycott of Israel. The legislation, which legalizes trade and commercial ties with Israel, was approved by Jordan's Senate on Monday by a vote of 30-3. The lower house gave its approval to the measure last week by a vote of 59-20. The legislation permits business transactions with Israel, as wel^as the sale of Jordanian land to Israelis. King Hussein is expected to endorse the legislation this week. The bulk of the opposing votes in the lower house last week came from the fundamentalist Islamic Action party. A spokesman for the party said the legislation would pave the way for "Zignist infiltration" of Jordan and other Arab states. Others who opposed the legislation argued that the Arab League had imposed the boycott of Israel, and thqt it should be the body to decide whether to lift it. The legislation's approval came one year after Israel and Jordan signed the Washington Declaration, ending the state of belligerency between the two countries and paving the way for the two countries' peace treaty, signed last October. Meanwhile, Israel and Jordan have announced a number of steps aimed at easing travel between the two countries.
Cabinet backs $670 million cut By Naomi Segal JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israel's Cabinet has agreed to slash some $670 million from the government's $44.3 billion budget for 1996. With the Cabinet's approval, the 1996 budget will go before the Knesset for a final vote in October. The 14-6 decision by government ministers to approve the cuts, reached during a marathon sessjmi during the Cabinet's weekly meeting Sunday, (ffine after Treasury officials warned that it was the only option if the government wanted to deal with the budget deficit while preserving the country's economic growth. Finance Minister Avraham Shohat argued against another option — raising taxes, — a move certain to be unpopular with Israeli voters.
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Marc and Kim Kahn announce the May 19 birth of a son, Zachary Daniel. They also have a son, Nathaniel, 3. Grandparents are Nancy Kagan of Englewood, Colo., Allen and Eisther Kahn of Omaha and Dr. and Mrs. James M. Kagan of LaPorte, Colo. Great-grandparents are George and Toby Kagan and Eli and Pearl Jabenis, all of Omaha. Sally and Jim Zipursky of Omaha'announce the July 5 birth of their twins, Aaron Louis and Naomi Fay. Grandparents are Selma and Jim Shainberg.of Grand Island and Charlotte and Morley Zipursky of Omaha. "^J' Shari and Joel Berman of Mt. Prospect, IL announce the July 17 birth of their daughter, Talia Rose. Grandparents are Marshall and Toby Forbes of Brown Deer, WI, and Jerry and Joan Berman of Milwaukee, WI. Maternal great-grandparents are the late Isadore and Gertrude Forbes, David and Rose Raznick, all of Omaha. Paternal great-grandparents are Jacob and Lena Tolkan and Henry and Ella Berman, all of Milwaukee.
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I must confess that sometimes it's extremely easy to get an idea for an editorial. ' ' One night last week, I participated on a BoEird of Review for the application of Adam Nichols as an Eagle Scout. i Another participant v^aa Mary Fellman, and I took the opportunity to ask her if she had been a Girl Scout. She smiled and ^aid, Tea, those were some of the bestyeartlofmy life." '' Then, we got on with the business of the meeting, and I didn't get a chance to discuss the status of the Jewish Girl Scout Troop at the Jewish Community Center. I didn't recall whether the Troop was active. i My interest was spurred by the fact that my wife and I are awaiting the birth of our first grandchild, iand I was thinking to myself, "Our first may be a girl." And I carried that thought a little further. If my grandchild is a girl, I would like h*r to have the opportunity to be a Girl Scout. ' Like Mrs. Fellman, I too had enjoyed my years in Scouting, so why not? Although my granddaughter wouldn't be residing in Omaha, my immediate interest is all those girls lin the Jewish community who would benefit from Scouting. So, I looked for my next move. I didn't have to look very far. A news release came into the office from •Brownie/Girl Scouts Troop 944 inviting girls entering first through sixth for a picnic and swim night at the JCC, Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. And the announcement stated that if enough ' older girls wei'e interested, they could be added to the program. ' The announcement also referred to Girl Scout Camp and the summer overnight-- wholesome activities that parents can encourage. Those planning to attend may bring a dairy picnic dinner along with their swimsuits. For information, call Beth Cohen at the JCC 334-6409. Now that I'm aware of a functioning Troop at the JCC, 1 can take comfort in the knowledge that if our first is a granddaughter, and if she visits us periodically, she will have the option of being a pood Scout.
Eagle Scout candidate Adam Nichols of JCC Troop 218, son of Barb and Dennis Nichols, recently appeared before an Eagle board of review at the Jewish Community Center. Those selected to serve on the board are chosen for their leadership in the community and commitment to youth. They are charged with the responsiibiUty of judging the character and leadership abilities of the Scout. The dedsion must be unanimous. Back row, from left: Sid Dillon, Steven Riekes, .Morris Maline, Marvin Parilman and Jack Savage. Front row: Sam Kaplan, Mary Fellman, Adam, and Ed Meyer. The Board gave its approval and Adam's application was forwarded to Scout headquarters for final action.
To the Editor: i Imagine ipS, degree temperature and children walking to synagogue to study Torah; Imagine businessmen taking an hour out of every single day for two weeks in order to study with college/serainary students. Imagine women who arrange for babysitters and leave work to attend classes djsh cussin^ the role of women in raising healthy Jewish families. Imagine, for two solid weeks, more than 100 people arranging their schedules to study individually or collectively, relevant, timely Torah topics. Imagine all of this in Omaha, in the middle of the summer. It happened with the Torah Umesorah SEED Program. Thanks to the Esther K. Newman Grant, and support by many volunteers, we brought this program to Omaha. Participation by members of all synagogues, private donations by individuals in the community, and hours of tireless volunteer work produced, for the first time here, an outstanding and incredible Torah experience. The SEED Program was an overwhelming success. It was our belief that if we provided the opportunity for Jews of all denominations and all ages, wc could raise the religious and spiritual level of our Jewish community. ' The SEED fellows sang at the TES" program. Participants also went to Camp JCC and then sponsored a 24-hour Shabbaton. We succeeded in raising the Torah consciousness of many Jews. It is encouraging to know that the Jewish communal organizational agenda to continuity and commitment to survival of Judaism through education is being supported here. There are times \)vhen our professionals find differences and therefore this goal becomes unattainable. The SEED Program has provided an opportunity for commonality. Torah study is the basis for individual and collective perpetuation of our faith. We would like to thank Rabbi Klein, his wife, Shalva, Sholom Stender and Schmuel Schecter for their dedication in helping us perpetuate, motivate and encourage all Jews in our community to begin looking at their individual and collective Torah paths. Rabbi Klein and the SEED Program have taught us that Judaism is not just the practice of our Motzvoth, but an awareness that each and every One of us have an obligation to study Torah. These professionals have given us two weeks of the taste of the sweetness of Torah. G-d willing, next year we will invite the SEED Program back in order to expand. Allan Gonsher and Al Ross SEED Program chairmen To the Editor: If Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks (Letters, July 21) understood that we who make the case against importing American-style "Jewish Pluralism' to Israel somehow wish to deny others the expression of their beliefs, he totally misreads us. Our stance, which was clearly detailed in previous letters to the Jewish Press, is a simple, reasoned appeal to Jews of all stripes to realize that without a clear, universally accepted governmental standard for "oflicial" Judaism in Israel, societal chaos will result there. Jews in Israel who opt, though, for systems of religious belief or practice at odds with that standard, who live by and practice their own forms of religious expression, most certainly have full freedom to do so under the present system; the diminishing of that freedom is on no one's agenda. The official religion of the Jewish state, thoughwhat is being challenged by proponents of various neo-Jewish expressions-must, in our opinion, be what all Jews agree upon as legitimate Judaism. Judaism, especially in Israel, must be defined in a
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way that, while not interfering with plurality of conscience and practice, will preserve unity of Jewish peoplehood. ' If conversion, for one' example, is defined by a plurality of standards, it will result in a plurality of "Jewish peoples," something that can only bode ill for the unified Jewish future. ' ' Likewise, Rabbi Brooks' contention that we Orthodox 'exclude' him for his views 'from the grandeur of belonging to the People of Israel' is unfortunate and wrong. We may r^ect the Reform movement, which long ago abandoned the sine qua non of ancient Judaism, the concept of a divinely revealed law. But we are not, G-d forbid, in the busibess of 'excluding" Jews who reject what we feel is the universal Jewish mandate. The rejecters remain Je^ws; the rejected, though, Judaism. And it is that very Judaism which all of us should want to preserve, for it is the ultimate key to a unified Jewish future. Rabbi Avi Shafran Director of Public Affairs Agudath Israel of America To the Editor: I am writing in response to Robert Boumstein, whose recent letter raises two conflicting issues. First, he states that "some traditions of Judaism are beautiful and have great meaningj others are senseless and outdated." My question is: Who is the authority or individual who has the right to make judgment about what is senseless and outdated? A person who has little knowledge of the subject at hand or someone who has great knowledge of the Torah? Secondly, he states that "we as a people would do well to return to the basics of our faith. 'I agree wholeheartedly. To do so will require enthusiastic Torah study. In fact, Rashi, a leading commentator on the Torah and Talmud, points out the following: "1) If you will not dedicate yourself to intensive Torah study... 2) you will eventually stop performing the commandments. .. 3) and then you will be revolted by the others who remain steadfastly loyal to the Torah... 4) and then you will despise all the sages who expound and teach Torah. . . 5) then you will attempt to prevent other Jews from being observant. . . 6) this will cause you to deny that G-d gave the Jews the Torah.. . 7)__and finally you will deny the very existence of G-d, Who gave us the Torah and its Commandments." Myra Oberman
Female rabbi in Germany rankles establishment By Miriam Widman BERLIN (JTA) — The announcement that Germany's first female rabbi will soon take over the pulpit of two Jewish communities here has provoked a storm of media interest — and some controversy. Bea Wyler, 44, the first woman to have a congregation in Germany, will lead new congregations in the cities of Oldenburg and Braunschweig — both in West Germany. She will be inaugurated at both Reform temples Aug. 1, but will be based in Oldenburg. Her appointment has gained widespread attention in the German media. But one of the key Jewish leaders here has called the media attention overdone." 'There is so much commotion you'd think there'd been a revolution," Ignatz Bubis, chairman of the central council of Jews in Germany, said in an interview.
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denominator of an emerging world culture. Even in the Orthodox world of Islam, these twin cultural icons are to be found—sometimes behind closed doors, at other times in public. While countries like Saudi Arabia have banned cable TV except >n hotels, private satellite dishes beam MT^' into many a Saudi home. To all of'thiSijnust be added the mushrooming ^ntemet with its own non-specific cultural attracItions. I ' I^ all of this, Israel is not immune, and among all other issues which stir pas_9ions in this pressure cooker of Zion rebuilt, is the question of the 'Americanization" of Israel. Newspaper columnists write about it, the 'Jerusalem Report" carried several extensive articles, the Hebrew press has been having a field .day, and rabbis from both the right and left are weighing in with sermons on the loss of Jewish values. All of this became etched in broad relief recently as tragedy struck the annual Music festival at Arad. Several thousand young people tried to crash the final concert of Israel's most popular rock group, and in the ensuing on-rush, two kids were trampled to death; three are still hospitalized with serious ii\jury and hundreds had to be treated for minor iiy'ury.
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Under public pressure, the promoters reluctantly cancelled the rest of the concert. (Remember the University of Nebraska refused to call off a football game jwhen <IFK was shot — because i things must go on. Or remember Avery Brundige refusing to halt the Olympics in Munich when the Israeli i\X\letes were murdered). But the event has brought to the surface m^or concerns over the direction of the Israeli ethos. President Weitzman weighed in and deplored the in-roads of "Americana" qn Israeli culture—lambasting the music, McDonald's, and much else. He made an urgent plea for the schools to spend more time on Israeli and Jewish culture and tradition. The mention of Jewish culture by Weitzman is a welcome voice in a society which is losing its Jewish roots. Amnon Rubenstein, the Meretz Minister of Education, spoke in a similar vein. So perhaps out of a very tragic event, will come a renewed effort at restoring knowled^ of and respect for the Jewish cultural traditions of "derech eretz." It is to be devoutly hoped for. Someone wrote that we need to move from being people without knowledge to people with knowledge even if, after knowing, we retain a healthy skepticism. The golden arches of McDonald's and Ben and Jerry Ice Cream are great for what they are, but they hardly take the place of Shabbat services.
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The Jewish Traveler, Hadassah Magazine's Guide to the World's Jewish Communities and Sights, edited by Alan M. Tigay, Norvale, N.J., jJasonAronson, 1994.
; Summer is vacation time. Since 1983, Hadassah Magazine has featured a column called "The Jewish Traveler." These articles are eagerly awaitisd. Now, 100 of those snappy pieces, by 32 writers, have been reprinted in this 574-page book. Alttn M. Tigay, executive editor of Hadassah Magazine, pro;vides a warm tmd humorous introduction. From Albuquerque to Zurich, each article presents important and interesting information about these distinctive Jewish communities. Synagogues, Jewish community centers, community history and the ebb and flow in local Jewish life are succinctly presented. This you will not And in Fodor, Michelin or other popular guides. European cities, including Russian, dominate with 45 entries; the United States, including Canada, has 28; South America has seven. For midwesterners, Chicago, St. Louis, New Orleans and Denver are covered. But Kansas City And Omaha are absent. Perhaps a second edition or volume two will rectify that. The book is too thick and heavy to take on vacation. Each dty gets about five pages. Travel light— 'Photocopy the pages you want. , This book is available at the Jewish Federation iLibrary.
By Michele Cbabin RAMAT GAN, Israel (JTA) — A 2,000-year-old fabric unearthed at the historic site of Masada 30 years ago contains a rare, long-lost color mentioned in the Bible, according to a scientist. One expert called the discovery "very important, because nothing of this dye has ever been found in Israel on an actual fabric." Zvi Koren, an expert on ancient fabrics at the Shenkar College of Textile Technology and Fashion in the Tel Aviv suburb of Ramat Gan, believes that the reddish-purple dye found on the fabric is the long-lost "argaman," one of the colors used for the priestly vestments and textile coverings for the Holy Tabernacle. Purple dyes were also used for the robes of ancient Assyrian and Babylonian kings, Persian royalty and Roman emperors and Caesars, Koren said. According to the Talmud, argaman, which in modern Hebrew means "purple," was extracted from sea snails. "Historically, we know that in King Herod's day only the rich and powerful wore purple-dyed clothes, because the dye was so expensive," said Koren. "It took 10,000 snails to dye one cloak. Given the fact that this fabric was found in the royal garbage dump at Masada, at the Western Palace, it could very well have been from the robe of King Herod himself," he added. Koren began his high-tech analysis of the rem nant at the request of the British Museum in London, which is now exhibiting fabrics excavated at Masada. Prior to mounting the exhibit, the museum con tacted Shenkar's center for the analysis of ancient textiles, the only such fadhty in the Middle East. Using liquid chromatography, Koren was able to determine the chemical nature of the color from a very small sample.
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Coping with deadlines By MiebeUe Lee, mOmrd North High School JeicUh Pre— intern The fbllowing articU was largtly inspired by and glance back at my painstakingly designed layout, ba»td on tht thoughts and fttlings I had one lonely at my columns of correctly spelled names^and January night shortly before deadline, hours after something engulft me. I Imew, Kfhat I was getting when I chose to Uv{e everyone else had departed for home. My sole iompanions were an overloaded Power Mac, a large the life of a journalist. Stress and NoDoz, with black telephone, and an orange Tupperware con- occasional rewards. In spite of all its faults and downfalls, I chose it anyway. Sacrifices were made tainer of frozen fruit salad posing as dinner. and loyalties reengineered in the name of yearbook. • The maroon chair scrapes on the worn tile floor, Every fiber of my being is journalism; a journalist 'the sound echoing thunderously in the still, silent is .what I truly am. On street signs and cereal room. A winter mugginess, caus^ by an ovenlike boxes, I exclaim over fonts and emulate headline heating system, hangs over my greasy head and treatments. Articles written at 3:16 a.m. are a comdampens my palms, making it impossible to grip mon occurrence; sleep is insignificant and a nuithe small white mouse. sance, a good story is everything. Like an addict, I Footsteps no longer reverberate in the halls, a go through PageMaker withdrawal when pulled sure sign that'even the janitors have gone home to away for 24 hours. I sink back into the maroon chair, setf-<|uestiona hot meal and a soft. bed. Quiet drapes the light table and a row of motionless computers, while ing over. My hand clutches the small white mouse black monitors reflect the place I consider my sec- as I pick up a spare rule line. The silence is no ond home, their silence a taunting finger pointed at longer a heavy, smothering blanket but a soft, cozy comforter wrapped gently around me. Satisfaction my greatest weakness, (ills my stomach, as warm and soothing as chicken A. shrill ring shatters the deafening noiselessness soup. It feels like home. It is home. punctuated only by the whirring of a Macintosh, and my sweaty hand gropes blindly for the receiver. My voice sounds foreign in the bushed atmosphere as I recite the greeting I know so well. On the other end of the large black telephone rests my James Shneider has been promoted to a vicesole contact with the outside world. 'Geez, are you still up there? I swear, you're mar- president of All Makes Office Equipment, according to Larry Kavich, president and CEO. ried to Journalism. Why do you bother?" Mr. Shneider has been-general manager of the Once again, a mocking voice from one who does -not understand. Yet, as much as I despise the All Makes — Des Moines location for seven years. ridicule, one repeated phrase attaches itself to my He will continue to serve in that capacity in addimind and leads me to question what lies in my tion to his new responsibilities. ]ieart and soul. "Why do you bother?" Why, indeed. Jim Zipursliy, vice president of Corporate Why do I pour all of my time and energy into a project that gives little restitution; an activity headed Finance Associates-Omaha, has been selected as the editor of Corporate Finance Associatesby people ungrateful for my bard work? Worldwide's quarterly newsletter, Your Business, Homework has become something squeezed in according to Bob Prangley, president between five hours of layouts and two hours of sleep, if is is completed at all. I can't remember my Sara Beth Weiner last hot meal; the plastic fork stuck, spearlike, into recently graduated from a frozen strawberry stands testimony to this. Omaha Central High The floor of my bedroom, scattered with papers School. and draped in clothing, is no longer visible; I have She is the daughter ofj 'no time to hang and organize. My social life is almost nonexistent; activities, sadly, take priority Lynn and Howard Weiner. (Photo was unavailable to friends. at press time for "Salute to Sore and stifT, my neck sufTera as I bend over my Seniors "95). precious layout, straining to see the design on the only computer in use. A nagging voice, louder and Chaverim Intematiooal, Inc., an organization ^more rational than my mother's "pick up your of Jewish amateur radio operators and friends, will room' lecture, speaks from inside of me. hold its 10th annual convention in June 1996. "Don't complain. You chose this way of life-, it's The event will take place at the Fallsvjew Hotel, what you wanted for yourself. Go with your option Ellenville, N.Y. For information, contact Arnold and don't kvetch." Deep down, I know the voice is right. The joy of Halpern, W2GDS, 450 Brighton Ave., Long Branch, designing a layout, the exhilaration of writing N.J. 07740-5203. great copy, the adrenaline coursing through my veins upon each new idea, the incredible love I Attend have for Journalism... they all spring to mind. I
By Dijuie Azler Baiun' The Jewish Federation Library is n^aking a plea for volunteers pow that budget cuts have reduced employee hours, according to Nancy Ripe, preaident of the board. In discussing the important role of library volun' teers, Edjrthe Wolf, library director, ssiid, "Our volunteers et^joy a stimulating environment. They are linked to sources of Jewish current events, and they are also first to see new books from publishers nationwide. The library is especially exciting Huring the late summer and autumn when we prep;j% for Jewish Book Month speakers and receive new publications to be sold at the Jewish Book Pair." In addition, the library is about to undertake an ongoing sale of used books, a project in which volunteers could be involved. She pointed out that a volunteer may work as few as three hours a week. For information, call Mrs. Wolf or Dorothy Kaplan, associate librarian, at 334-6461.
Oldtimers Review By Art Grossman What is the Oldtimers Early Birds all about? That question has popped up from time to lime. Long before the technology of TV/Radio-talk shows came into popularity, the Early Birds had their own distinctive means of communication at discussion sessions. It is simply this-opinions are exchanged eyeball to eyeball and kneecap to kneecap. What we do is learn. The flow of intelligence emanating from the minds of our senior citizen status member* decrys the concept that the capacity of acquiring knowledge must diminish with age. The Early Birds discuss current events, politics, local and world-wide social and moral problems, and much more. Our recent meeting included discussing the crucial question of the Israeli-Palestinian agreement regarding the West Bank; the Bosnian civil war; crime; and much more. All squeezed into one hour. For years the Oldtimers division of the UJA/Federation Annual Campaign has compiled its rosier of volunteers and in completion of solidting pledges first among all divisions. This year the group includes Gerald Bernstein, Dave Dvorkin, Sam Kaplan, Dr. Milton Margolin, Iry Nogg, Rubin Ratner, George Schapiio, Hsrry Schulman, Dave Wine, Norm Wohlner, Les Waxman, Jacque DolgofT, Art Adler, Sam Epstein and Art Groesman. Following lunch, Dr. Margolin entertained with Yiddish stories. Next get-together is Aug. 8. Hark Levy, Beth El Hebrew teacher and ventriloquist, will entertain.
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Organizations ' YES YES will meet Monday at the JCC. Board meeting is at 9:46 a.m.TES Talk" discussion group, bingo and English class all start at 10:30 a.m. The YES chpral group will reheane in the auditorium at 1( a.m. There will be free blood pressure checks from 11:30 to noon in the adult lounge. Following lunch at noon, the Intergenerational Theatre will perform. Deadline is Aug. 15 for payment for fun day at WinnaVegas,Casino Thursday, Aug. 24. Cost is $5. OLDTIMERS Oldtimers will meet Tuesday at the JCC. Participants arc as^ked bring articles to' share for the Earlybird discussion at 11 aim. Folloiving lunch at noon, Mark Levy, IITTO director anj also a ventriloquist, will speak. WALKITM DROP-IN Walk-In Drop-In will meet Thursday at the JCC. Exercise with Larisa starts at 10:15 a.m.; bingo starts at 10:30; and English class is offered at 11. Bring a dairy sack lunch to eat at 11:30. At noon, "Little Women" will be shown in the Blumkin Home auditorium. Popfcorn will be served. Transportation is available. RUSSIAN CLUB The Russian Club will meet Friday, Aug. '11. Exercise starts at 10 a.m.; lunch will be at 11. Transportation to Mahoney State Park will leave at 11:30 a.m. Make reservations with Lidiya Linde at 697-9169. Cost id $1. VISIONS Members traveling to the Black Hills Aug. 15-1,8, are asked to park their cars towards the main entrance of the JCC for security reasons. Also, they are urged to car pool. Visions will travel to Topeka, Kan.,' Wednesday, Nov. 1, to see "Treasures of the Crars." Cost is $40 per person, and includes motorcoach transportation, admission to the exhibit and coffee and donuts. Lunch and dinner is the responsibility of each individual. Transportation will leave from the JCC at 7 a.m., and return at approximately 10 p.m. For reservations and information, call Betty Sanford at 399-2001. Space is limited. (Flyer to follow)
BREADBREAKERS Don Smithey, director of the Omaha Airport Authority, will speak to B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers Wednesday at noon at Regency West Best Western, according to Bob Birt, chairman for August. Mr. Smithey de\(floped an aviation institute at UNO, which is attended by students from throughout tlie world. Cost is $7.50 and the public may attend. BTMAI B'RITH WOMEN B'nai B'rith Women will hold an open board meeting Aug. 10, 10:30 a.m., at the home of Rose Rosenberg, 9324 Cuming Plaza, #9C (3rxl Ooor). RSVP to Frieda Krizelman at 391-0661, or Mrs. Rosenberg at 393-0344.
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At the recent Women's American ORT offiper installation were, from left: Julie Bransky, director of Midwest Field Committee; Kathy Siref, incoming Omaha Chapter president; Cindy Shulewitz, outgoing Omaha Chapter president; and Rita Torf, chairman of the Midwest Field Committee. Ms. Bransky and Ms. Torf are from Chicago, and came to Omaha for the officei' installation. '
Oldtimers Review By Art Grossman What is the Oldtimers Early Bird all about? That question has popped up from time to time. Long before the technology of TV/Radio talk shows came into popularity, the Early Birds had their own distinctive means of communication at discussion session.s. Itvis^ simply this - opinions are exchanged eyeball to^eyeball and kneecap to kneecap. What we do is learn.The flow of intelligence emanating from the minds of our senior citizen status members decrys the concept that the capacity of acquiring knowledge must diminish with age. While some retirees prefer other activities, the Early Birds discuss current events, politics, local and world-wide social and moral problems, and much more. Our meeting of July 26 included discussing the crucial question of the Israeli-Palestinian agreement regarding the West Bank; the Bosnian dvil war; crime; and much more. All squeezed into one hour. For years the Oldtimers division of the UJA/Federation Annual Campaign has compiled its roster of volunteers and in completion of soliciting pledges first among all divisions. This year the stellar group includes Gerald Bernstein, Dave Dyorkin, Sam Kaplan, Dr. Milton Margolin, Irv Nogg, Rubin Ratner, George Schapiro, Harry Schulman, Dave Wine, Norm Wohlner, Les Waxman, Jacque Dolgoff, Art Adler, Sam Epstein and Art Grossman. Kaplan and Grossman are co-chairmen. Following lunch. Dr. Margolin entertained with Yiddish stories. Aian King, Jackie Mason, Shecky Greene, look to your laurels, you.are.facing keen competition. Doc had us holding our sides from laughter. - Next get-together is Aug. 8. Mark Levy, Beth El Hebrew teacher and ventriloquist, will entertain.
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Beth El schedules youth programming By Michael A. Levine programming, youth direttor Be^h El Synagogue has announced the upcoming eligible to participate the following year. B.I.L.U. U.S.Y. is the youth group for high-school, programs for the youth department are: SHABBAT 8TORY -HME and KTANTAN are age teens, and meets three to four times a month Shabbat morning programs on alternate Weeks for programs, meetings, USY Shabbatot and I^SY that enable children in kindergarten through third Nights. "The program is run entirely by the youth, grade a chance to play games and ei^joy Jewish sto- and USYers travel to other regional events ries during services. Both programs are led by syn- throughout the midwest, suqh as a Leadership training Institute at Camp Ramah, conventions in agogue volunteers. KIDS KABBALAT SHABBAT is a epedal ser- Minneapolis and Camp Chi, International vice also for children in kindergarten through third Convention in Toronto, Canada, and a regional grade, led by Rabbi Paul Dra«en and Cantor Emil Kinnus to be held here in Omaha. For information oh any of the programs, contact Berkovits. It gives families a chance to enjoy a traditional Friday evening service with special^ read- me at Beth El, 492-8550. ings and songs geared for their age group. LUNCH AND LEARN, held on Friday afterKids Kabbaiat Shabbat noons, incorporates lunch, singing, story-telling Beth El will host a children's Kabbaiat Shabbat and special holiday arts and crafts projects. This November, there will be a special Lunch and Learn Friday, Aug. 25, starting at 7 p.m. The event is for combined with kindergarten through third graders all children ages six and under. A brief service will be held, and will include stofrom other synagogues. TORAH AND SIDDUR SKUXS program meets ries and songs. An Oneg Shabbat, with refreshevery Shabbat during the school year and is ments, will follow. designed to teach children in grades four through USY to begin with bar-b-que seven service leadership and prepare them for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Students in this program are Omaha USY is ready to begin another-year. Most tutored by other post Bar/Bat Mitzvah students of the chapter leaves town for the summer but and are encouraged to take an active role in ser- there's a number of individuals who remain in town vices. and help with the summer rush season. The HIGH HOUDAY YOUTH PROGRAM con This year, Omaha held a pool party/picnic in late tinues to be a vital part of the High Holiday sched- June and will conclude the summer with a day at ule at Beth El. On both days of Rosh Hashanah and Fun Plex Friday, Aug. 11, fi-om 11:30 a.m. to 4.30 Yom Kippur, there are programs for children as p.m. The event is open to any Omaha Jewish teen young as infants through grade seven. Depending in high school. on age, there is a choice of reading rooms, games or The USY year will officially kick off with the now junior congregation for the three mornings. The annual 'Welcome back to USY night' picnic on program is led by Beth El high school students and Thursday, Aug. 31, 6 p.m. adult volunteers. In the fall, USY is planning Kinnus 1995; which CLUB 34 & CLUB 56 are new for the 1995-96 will bring over 400 Jewish teens from all over the school year. The two groups are designed for chil- midwest and Canada to Omaha for a Thanksgiving dren in third through sixth grade and are social weekend convention. experiences with a Jewish twist. The clubs will For information, contact a current USYeir or meet Sunday afternoons throughout the year and Michael Levine at Beth El. will include activities the children help coordinate: roller skating, Omaha Racers games, pizza parties I and much more. B.I.L.U. KADIMAH is for eighth graders and is READERS... the younger version of USY (United Synagogue Please tell our advertisers Youth). Kadimah members meet twice a month and you saw their ads in ttie Jewish Press are-involved in planning activities, including a regional convention of 'Kadimahniks' in February. This year, over 100 teens will gather in St. Louis, Mo., for the annual convention. Beth El students ENTRANCE DOOR NEED REPLACING receive an honorary membership at their Bar/Bat Do II y&aconn Mitzvah celebration as a gift from USY. The sevr«.|( WVilb enth graders receive literature for the year and are INSTALLATION AVAILABLE Prlmxl - PaVimhm C<n - V ffOa .MJ • 'R* 14A |iln» SMI wagM 01 door tiuilodi Hid m >aim> MpatMdlopmMkMvilnldlmraMt. tMarmmniy tgilM door MOiast. kMIng I dtkmMkm. Pr*. hung ti • pilmod. anodMi doo> km <Hn idluaiiUi •kiiTlnimtiMMId ml biU iTdd ifadlld Mnr SMaMt Ntod ann Ska« Oxn. UokUtaWbodlWhl
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By Debra Nussbaum Cohen NEW YORK (JTA) — Rabbi Sheldon Zimmerman has been elected by the Hebrew Union CollegeJewish Institute of Religion's search committee to be the Reform seminary's next president. In what the search committee's chairman described as "a very, very, very close vote," Zimmerman was selected over Rabbi Peter Knobel on July 26. The college's full board of governors is expected to approve the Dallas rabbi as president when it meets in October. When Rabbi Alfred Gottschalk retires from the college's presidency, at an as-yet undetermined time, Zimmerman will take the helm of an institution with campuses in New York, Cincinnati, Los Angeles nnd Jenisalem, Zimmerman is the last of the new, young heads of the Reform movement's three central institutions to be seleded. The other two nre Rabbi Eric Yoffie, who is president-elect of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, and Rabbi Paul Menitoff, the recently hired executive vice president of the Central Conference of American Rabbis. They will be leading a movement which is in the process of redefining itself as something very different than it once was. "The old question for Reform Judaism was how do you make changes in Judaism to adapt to the modem world,'" Zimmerman said in an interview shortly after his selection.
Jewish Bulletin now on Internet By Natalie Weinstein Jewish Bulletin of Northern California SAN FRANCISCO — After decades of flipping through the pages of the Jewish Bulletin, readers can now venture into cyberspace and peruse the newspaper on their home computers. The Bulletin officially launched its online version July 28, making it the first Jewish weekly newspaper available in its entirety on the Internet's graphical area known as the World Wide Web. "Cyberspace is not a fantasy. Cyberspace is very real. Jews are out there, and we need to be there to meet them," said Marc S. Klein, the Bulletin's editor and publisher. __ The online newspaper offers all of the articles, columns, calendar listings, personal ads and classified ads already found in each Friday's printed edition. But the cyberspace version also offers practical services previously unavailable. Readers now can: *Send letters to the editor, personal ads, classified ads, life-cycle announcements, subscription forms, press releases and general comments with the push of a button. •Search recent issues of the Bulletin for news articles. The search program allows readers to type in key'^words, such as "Orthodox," "Yitzhak Rabin" or "Mann." A list of all stories — local, national or international — containing the key ,K.'word8 will appear on the screen. The archives will continue to grow each week. •Explore the online version of "Resource: A Guide to Jewish Life in the Bay Area." The annual guide lists everything from synagogues and Jewish day schools to singles groups and kosher caterers. •Select from a list of 30 other Jewish sites on the Internet. These range from Web sites for Palo Alto's Congregation Etz Chaym, Israel Government Information Service and late Bulletin reporter
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"The question today is 'How do we take moderp people who happen to be Jewish and bring them to a living and loving and caring encounter with' Torah?'" i Zimmerman, a long-time Reform pulpit rabbi and the father of a son who is a Reform rabbi in Maryland, is an 11th generation rabbi. He was raised as an Orthodox Jew. ' He describes himself as "Very committed to observance." In his final interview with the 16-member search committee, he was asked: What changes Would you make at the college? ] Zimmerman's answer, according to Stanley Gold, chairman of the search committee, was: "Torah, Torah, Torah." When asked by tne Jewish T^elegraphic Agency what his biggest challenge at the college will be, he said, "Reforming Jews, bringing them home to Torah," though he quickly qualified his response, adding "not in an Orthodox sense." "1 want to have my people base their lives in a Torah tradition which is dynamic and significant," he said. Zimmerman has long experience as a national leader in the Reform movement; he was president of the denomination's rabbinic arm, the Central Conference- of American Rabbis, for two years beginning in 1993. For the last decade, he has worked as the senior rabbi at Temple Emanu-El in Dallas, and was formerly the rabbi of Central Synagogue in New York City.
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By Rachel Hauben, Theatre manager ^ The Theatre at the 'J' continues to explore performance possibilities for the 1995-96 season. With the help of the Jewish Cultural Arts Council, there will now be three BO|O Jewish performing artists oh., the stage at the Jewish Community Center this year. ' On Sept. 16, 8 p.m., Alice Eve Cohen will perform her one-woman show, 'Book of Truth, Book' of Lies.' The play (which combines acting, masks, puppetry, dance and music) uses an ancient Jewish legend about a man made creature called a 'golem' as a springboard for a fascinating and challenging play about mysticism, loss and love. Ms. Cohen will also perform The Three Golden Hairs,' a children's play, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. The performance will be followed by a storytelling workshop for children ages 8-13 at 2 p.m. On Feb. 10 at 8 p.m., puppeteer Eric Bass will present his award winning "Autumn Portraits,' a series of vignettes in which puppet characters act out stories in the 'autumn' of their existences. On Sunday, Feb. 11 at 1 p.m., Ines Zeller Bass will present "The Box Show, a mime and clown show for all ages filled with puppets and the joy of fantasy. Ms. Zeller Bass will hold a puppetry workshop following the performance.
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On Sunday, March 17 at 7 p.m., the Jewish Cultural Arts Council and the Performing Arts Department at the Theatre at the 'S will present Claudia Stevens in her one-woman musical performance 'Playing Paradise.'
Those who attend B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers have a chance to support BBYO while they also have a chance to win some extra cash, according to This marks Ms. Stevens' return to Omaha. She Lois Epstein, B'nai B'rith secretary. At each Breadbrealiers puncheon, the winner of appeared at Beth El Synagogue April 7, 1994, as that week's drawing has a chance to pick a card part of a Holocaust Memorial service with her onewith a Hebrew letter written on it. If he or she woman performance 'An evening with Madame F.' pulls the lucky letter, half the money that has been This intermedia performance, which received a collected will go to the Omaha BBYO endowment glowing review firom the World-Herald, explored fund and the other half goes to the player. The the life death experience of music performance in endowment fund supports the Omaha BBYO pro- concentration camps, drawing on survivor accounts, including that of Fania Fenelon. gram. If, in any week, the lucky letter is not picked, the ..Now in "Playing Paradise, she contrasts her own pot accumulates. The odds of winning also increase experiences as the child of Holocaust survivors because the number of Hebrew letter cards will be with the life of a blind 18th-century pianist who reduced. The lucky Hebrew letter is 'bet.' temporarily regained her eyesight and lost her ability to play. The Theatre at the 'J" is supported this year by grants firom United Arts Omaha and the Nebraska Arts Council. For further information call Ms. Hauben at 3346401.
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ByAviV.StiegUta NEW YORK (JTA) — Despite the good Intentions of some officials and the offer of international cooperation in the investigation, those responsible for the terrorist attack on the Buenos Aires Jewish headquarters one year ago may never be brought to justice, according to a new report. The report, commissioned by the American Jewish Committed and released recently, paints a bleak picture of the Argentine government's investigation into the terrorist bombing that killed 86 people and left more than 300 others wounded. The r^eport's aiithor, Argentine journalist Sergio Kiernan, cites lack of will, incompetence and anti' Semitism on the part of Argentine police as factors preventing the apprehension of the culprits. It is a real hard case to solve, but the investigators should have the capacity to at least find Uie local supporters of the bombers," Kieraan said at a news conference here to mark the first anniversary of the attack.
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