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Hie Bureau of Jewish Education has announced Bcholanhips from 12 endowment funds have been awarded to 33 Omaha area college students: The Ruth Sokolof Special Education Fund was created and funded by Phil Sokolof to honor and perpetuate the memory of his late wife, Ruth. Mrs. Sokolof was noted in Omaha for her work with deaf and retarded children. The fund is designed to benefit students mcyorine in special and general -education. Stacie Katelinan, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has been named this year's Ruth Sokolof Scholar. Phillip G. Schrager established the Loia Jeanne Sehrager Memorial Fund as a tribute to the memory of his wife, Lois. Mrs. Schrager was a de-
voted community vdunteer. The 1996-1996 Lois Jeanne Schrager Scholars are: Derek Altman, University of Nebraska-Omaha; Andrea CoUia, Johns Hopkins University; Caren Friedman, Washington University; and Karina Maayuk, University of Nebraska-Omaha. A special grant from the Phillip G. and Terri L. Schrager Supporting Foundation will make funds available to Ilya Dubov, University of Nebraska-Omaha; Debra Givner, University of Missouri; Michelle Patton, University of Missouri; Tanya RubeEhin, University of Nebraska-Omaha; Seth Silberatein, University of Kan«&s; Cory Tichauer, Cornell University; and Gleg Vinokurov, University of Nebraska-Omaha.
New Klutznick chairholder to host symposium Representation of Jews Through the Ages is the topic of the Eighth Annual Symposium presented by Creighton University's Philip M. and Ethel Klutznick Chair in Jewish Civilization Sept 17 and 18. New Klutznick Chairholder Dr. Leonard Greenspoon will be introduced during the symposium's opening ceremony. A variety of topics are covered in the symposium including: TIM Representation of Jews in American Film and Television; 'Loud in Talk, Flashy in Dress': The American Hebrew and Distinctions Among American Jews; Inventing the Other The wsndering Jew in 19th Century American Literature and Shifting Perspe^ives of the Jew in the 90th Century American Literature. The symposium, which is free, is for the general public as well as scholars,* said Bryan LeBeau, director of the Center for the Study of Religion and Society. The symposium runs Sept. 17 lh>m noon to 9 p.m.
at Omaha's Jewish Community Center, and Sept 18 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Creighton University Student Center.. For more information, contact Bryan LeBeau at (402) 280-2652, or Maryellen Read, secretary to the Klutznick Chair, at (402) 280-2303. Dr. Greenspoon, who will join the Creighton faculty as the holder of the Klutznick Chair in September, has been teaching religion at Clemson University sines 1976. One of the few Jewish scholars involved in the study at the Septuagint (translation of the Old Testament into Greek), he also does research on the book of Joshua. His bobbies include studying the biblical wisdom and imagery in newspaper comic strips. As part of his duties as chairholder, Dr. Greenspoon will offer courses in both the Departments of Classics/Modem Languages and Theology at Creighton University and will also offer a variety of courses at the Jewish Community Center.
The Milton 8. and Corinne N. Livingston Scholaraiiips were created through the generosity of the trustees to provide funds for college students to further their education. Named as Livingston Scholars for 1995-1996 are: Olga Borovsky, University of Nebraska-Omaha; Julie Demidovich, Creigfaton University; Eric GiTnw, Duke University; Leslie Golbits, University of Missouri; Igor Kirnarskif, Metropolitan Community College; Irina Kimarskiy, University of Nebraska-Omaha; Shana Novak, Syracuse University; Gariy Paskar, Gateway Electronics Institute; Ella Patkovsky, University of Nebraska-Omaha; and Lucy Turetsky, Gateway Electronics Institute. (Continued on page 6)
Federation receives awards The Jewish Federation of Omaha has received six Public Relations Awards from the Council of Jewish Federations. They include: Gold award for newspaper advertising for the Shalom Mission; Silver award for the 1996 UJA/Federation Campaign brochure; Bronze awards for the Women's Campaign booklet, Journey from the Heart; the 1994 Rosh Hashana edition of the Jewish Press featuring the Foundation of the Federation; and the Foundation of the Federatiaa's Annual Report. The Federation also received an honorable mention for the 1996 Campaign worker training kit Materials were evaluated by a panel (tf judges from major New York advertising, marketing and public relations firms. All of the sward-winning materials will be on displsy during the Genersl Assembly of the Council of Jewish Federstioos, Nov. 15-18 in Boston. At that time, CJF will also celebrate the lOOtli annivarsaiy of the Jewish Federation movement ,.j!!«Hlit**L>r,iij-jjr2^^fa£!t^,i,i-,j!«:^ 1»..l't .:AjJil
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PAULB.AXLER Services for P&vi Axler of Philadelphia, Pa., were held Aug. 11 at Beth El Cemetezy. He died at the age of 80. ' , Survivors include his wife, Reba; a daughter, Diane Axler Bau^ of Omaha, and two grandsons.
Many years ago I delivered a series of sermons called 'Sermon in a Word." I chose some particularly meaningful words from the Torah, and delivered AMYBLUMEN^HAL a sermon on each. One of them, I now remember, • Come in & see these steel I Services for Amy Blumenthal, 45, of Piano, doors & aluminum storm was Biladai! Not in me! Joseph protested to Texasj were held Aug. 13 at Beth El Cemetery. door on display. Pharaoh that the interpretation of dreams was not Rabbi Paul Drazen officiated. his own: he would only pass on what God told him. She was preceded in death by her father, Russell OMAHA DOOR & WINDOW CO. Blumenthal. The second word at the beginning of our Sidrah, I c««i«rioa»i»tM«noioa»i(»<»ia»»iiM.moi»»»jiior»n<iiwiio<i>-c-»>«i Survivors include her children, James and Ekev, was not on my list at that time, but it might 4665 G Street • (4021 7i3 6440 • OPEN Sat 9 00am • I 00 p m Ashley Amster; her mother, Florence Blumenthal; well have been. It means, roughly, "as a conse- a brother, Larry Blumenthal of Omaha; and quence of," or "it follows from," or 'as a result of" numerous other relatives. The King James translation had it, "Wherefore it Memorials may be made to Tiferet Israel shall come to pass, because...' Congregation, 10909 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, Texas, The old JPS had it exactly the same, following 75230, or charity of your choice. the King James. Racalv* Th* Jawlsh PraM at School The new JPS has it, "And if you do..." The Jawlsh Prass will mail a weekly copy of the The RSV, following the lead but not the words of paper to you at college without charge so that you Protesters revive actions the new JPS, has it, "And because you...' may keep In touch with k)cal, national and InternaAmong the traditional commentators, Rashi and By Naomi Segal tional events. Make sure your name Is on your Ibn Ezra see the word as promising a reward to folJERUSALEM (JTA) — Demonstrators renewed mailbox to facilitate delivery. low if only you will... Ramban quotes them both. their protests-against Israel's ongoing negotiationB Please fill out the form below and send to: with the Palestinians as Foreign Minister Shimon The Jewish Press And now something more. Each year, as an Peres and Palestine Authority leader Yasser 333 S. 132 St. interpretation of the Jewish High Holy Days for the Arafat failed to make any significant progress in Omaha, NE 68154 American pubUc, the Jewish Theological Seminary their talks. Name publishes a full page of explanation in mEyor newsDemonstrators, who had recently staked out a papers and magazines throughout the land. Last hillside near Nebi Samuel, located north of Address : year's message (September, 1994) resulted in a ver- Jerusalem, were cleared out by security forces. itable flood of mail to the Seminary from all parts The evacuation took five minutes and there were City .State. .Zp. of the United States and Canada. People asked per- no serious clashes, according to local news reports. mission to reprint the message and distribute it College The protest at Nebi Samuel — and another on a widely. hilltop near the West Bank settlement of Beit El Parent's Names. The message listed a few of the excuses now — marked the resumption of four days of often Home address _ being given in American court proceedings and in stormy protests launched last week by settler the media: After all, she was abused as a child. . . groups opposed to ceding West Bank land in any He was driven to it because of racial hatred. . . He future peace deal with the Palestinians. Home Phone _ didn't know what he was doing because he was The protests were suspended for three days in Effective Date. drunk ... he was under the influence of drugs . . . response to an appeal from President Ezer he 'dissed" me, so I shot him ... he was depressed Weizman. Most of those at the Nebi Samuel or oppressed, or obsessed with poverty, that's why protests were residents of Jerusalem and nearby CUP a SAVE he stole, or lulled .. . communities. "We are not 'settlers' in the understanding of the word as it has been used here," "It's as thoufcfa we never heard of free wilL" said protester Taini Quinn. "We have our homes in i-The message went on to explain that accountability Jerusalem, but we do support the idea that the - is the essence of being human. Accountability . . . land of Israel belongs to the people of Israel. We Responsibility. ^•4.' could not sit silently." Judaism has taken its moral stand on this postuThe demonstrators said the site near Nebi late from ancient times to ours. There are conse- Samuel was state land that, under the terms of the quences to our actions, and we are responsible for Palestinian self-rule accord, would be handed over FRIDAY, AUGUST 18 them. It will not do to hide behind social conditions to the Palestinian Authority. Meanwhile, the rights Temple Israel "Summer Shabbat Service in of our lives, or childhood experiences, or anger, or wing group Zu Artzenu, or 'This is Our Land," the Park," 6:30 p.m., Frohm Pavillion shame, or anything else. announced that it was launching a nationwide EKEV: Human beings can choose. Otherwise effort against Israel's peace policies with the SUNDAY, AUGUST 20 why reward, why punishment? Why laws, why Palestinians. Temple Israel Kindergarten Orientation, courts? And why repentance and atonement and Members of the group said at a news conference 11 a.m. Temple Israel Jr. Yom Kippur? that they planned to block mtgor highways and Preschool/Prekindergarten, 1 p.m. Human life implies Ekev, and Ekev is at the intersections throughout Israel this week as part UTTO Opening Sessions • heart of human morality. of the settlers campaign of civil disobedience. The protests and threats of disruptions came as MONDAY, AUGUST 21 Peres and Arafat met in the Egyptian resort of YES Program, 10 a.m. Taba. At the same time, Israeli and Palestinian French official's book negotiating teams resumed their talks across the TUESDAY, AUGUST 22 results in charge border in nearby Eilat. Okftimers, 10:30 a.m. The Peres-Arafat meeting was held in an attempt By Helene Mayer BBYO Night, 6:15 p.m. PARIS (JTA) — A French ofTicial will appear to overcome differences holding up an agreement Federation Board of Directors, 7:30 p. m . before a court here in September on charges that for the extension of Palestinian self-rule in the his book contains language that will incite others to West Bank. Among the main issues of contention hate and discriminate against Arabs, Jews and are: security, water rights, electricity and the parWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23 blacks. ticipation of residents of eastern Jerusalem in - Breadbreakers, noon, Regency West Best Jean de Boishue, secretary of state in charge of Palestinian elections. Western universities, published 'Suburb My Love" in May. Another issue is a Palestinian demand for the The book is "full of totally racist ideas freely transfer of state land in the West Bank. Israel THURSDAY, AUGUST 24 expressed," said the lawyers of both SOS-Radsme, Radio quoted Peres as saying that Israel is ready Walk-in, Drop-In Program, 10 a.m. the nationally known association fighting against to transfer authority over the sreas to the racism, and a young West Indian man living in Palestinians, but not sctual sovareign rights to ths 'AI«Mrtih*ktMf»JCCurimdh«wiMhiic«Ml P Bretigny, a suburb of Paris administered by de land, efore attending the Taba maeting, Pana told Boishue. n»J»MiPntil$Miimponitkkii»» the Knesset's Foreign Affairs snd Defense tocuneyoftoitoMiiMnli, * In a chapter Utied *Ths New CasUwayt," de CommitUe that he hoped that the Ulks with Jakmf nliiiilB niMnm w h> quwioM w idMUw. . Boishue writes about the travels of • Jewish couple, Arafat would halp resolve those iasusa. MllliriniHMtM3M44l7. A Vital and Louise, who constantly are on tha move. Peres was quoted as toiling fwnmittaa member* Of Vital, also called "the Wandering Jew," de that an agreament could be wrapped up soon. Boishue writes that he "was perpetuaUng tha fate But sources at the meeting also quoted Peras as of hif forsbaan,* that 'his six broUta^ and uters saying that if then it • dalay, it wmtU not b« the were already colonizing all the planaf and that if worst thing. Peres, in an Intonriew with Israel 307 NORTH 114th St. be chose Paris, it was becausa In a raal dty there is Radio, diamissod iottlan' dvnands that the nest PHONE 333-S100 ahrayisome tpMt for a merchant; for a Jew thera phaaaorthssotf-nilaagrMaMntbsputbafars the CUP A SAVE will always be a street belonging ta Jaws." Israeli olaetaraU in a national rsTwondum.
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Synagogues b^ndlelig^tinca-Ol pan. H TEMPLE ISRAEL ^H 7023 Casa Street ^H Omaha, NE 68132 ^^ SS6-653e FRIDAY: Shabbat evening service at 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Azriel and Cantor Contzius will officiate. The summer theme, *A Summer Stroll Through Gates of Prajrer," will continue.' Sitter Service Sitter service is available each Shabbat evening service. Please make a reservation so we may plan accordingly. There al^ no facilities for infants. SATURDAY: Shabbat morning service at 10:16 a.m. Simche B'shabbat-The congregation will study the Torah portion for the week. Adult education Thursday: 'Beyond Midrash," 7 to 8:15 p.m., led by Don Schwartz. Shabbat in the Park A Shabbat service in the park will be held Friday fat the Frohm Pavilion behind the JCC. Bring a picnic supper at 6:30 p.m.; services will start at 7. The regular service will be held in the Temple Chapel at 7:30 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the outdoor service will be canceled. Book Sale Sisterhood's annual used book sale will be held at Temple Israel Sunday through Wednesday. Hours are: Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday, .10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A special preview will be held Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $10 and includes a light brunch. CHABAD HOUSE 1^ 1322 So. 119th Street ^•t Omaha. NE 68144 ^^ 687-1124 SATURDAY: Davening is at 9:30 a.m., followed by Kiddush. SUNDAY: Davening is at 9:30 a.m. Talmud CUsses Talmud class, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Advanced Talmud, 12 p.m. Thursday. Chumash Class Chumash class for adults, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Yiddish *Hooked on Yiddish' lessons Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Engliah 'Think Jewish and speak English' classes on Jewish topics for new Americans, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 ajn. at Chabad House. TIFERETH ISRAEL 3219 Sheridan Blvd. Lincobn, NE 68S02 423-8569 Services are conducted by Rabbi Stanley M. Roeenbaum. Minyans on Mondays and Thursdays at 7:15 Itm. FmDAY: Services start at 8 p.m. SATURDAY: Services start at 9:30 a.m. ^^ B'NAIJESHURUN ^Hr 20th and South StreeU ^K Lincohi. NE 68602 H| 435-8004 ^^ervices are officiated by Cantor Michael Weisser. FRIDAY; Shabbat evening service at 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY: Torah study and service at 10 a.m. SUNDAY: Hebrew school, 9 a.m.; Religious school, 10 a.m. ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME SATURDAY; Services, led by Miles Remer, will be held in the Golditen Chapel at 9 a.m. Membeni of the community are invited to join niidenta for the service and the kiddush following. Special memorial services are held on the last Saturday of each month.
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Office hours: Regular hours at the Jewish Federation Library Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; will resume Sunday. They will be: Sunday-11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Tbur8day~9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Joseph and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friedman. Wedne84Ayand Friday-9 a.m. to 5 p.m. FRIDAY: The library will be closed Saturdays and Jewish Kabbalat Shabbat service at 7 p.m. and legal holidays. SATURDAY: Morning services are at 8i46 a.m. in the Sanctuary and Goldstein Chapel. SENIOR CARE PLEASE Babysitting service provided by Sisterhood. • Personal Care Super Shabbos-For children of all ages, starts at tell our 9:30 a.m. • Prepare Meals advertisers Kiddush sponsored by Robert Oberman in honor • Transportatnn To of M3rra'8 birthday. 4 From Doctor you saw Mincha at 8:06 p.m., followed by Sbalosh Seudot, • Shopping / Errands their ad Ma'Ariv and Havdalah. And Much More SUNDAY: in the CaUOall Morning services at 9 a.m. 659-5709 Evening services at 8:05 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Services at 7 a.m. and 8:06 p.m. Practical Judaism A class with Rabbi David Kaye will be held Wednesday,7:30 p.m., at the home of Rabbi and Mrs. Kaye, 12237 Turner Cir. M you know lU alcohol and save medicalions an cause soious bKth Coolcbook detects, even memal retaidalion^ *H8ppine88 is Still Good Food,* available at the Please lead labels caielully. consult youi dodoi, and call youf Associalion hx Relatded Ciliiens io( more inloimalion gift shop, or call Charlotte Kaplan at 551-5658. . Sisterhood Gift Shop Sisterhood gift shop is open by appointment. Call Uah Siegel at 556-6456. PERSONALS
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B'NAI ISRAEL The RECONSTRUCnONlST CONGREGATION 097-1660 Services are led by Rabbi Ruth Ehrenstein and congregantii. NOTE: Services on the first and third Fridays of each month are held in Omaha. All other Friday night services are held in Council Bluffs. For information on any activities, call 697-1660. FRIDAYt Shabbat servioe, 7:30 p.m., B'nai Israel West
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Letters to the Editor To the Editor: I am taking the tune out from an eztremelyibusy schedule to write once again to the Jewish Press of Omaha regarding the issue of Torah Judaism, and, in particular, in response to Myer S. Kripke's column. Clearly, the Jewish community is not monolithic, monoprax, or monodoz. The transcendent mandate of Ahavas Yisroel, love for all Jews, requires however, that we find areas where we can agree and show our concern for one another. Notwithstanding ilhis, there are matters regarding which persons of diverse weltanschauungen can neither agree nor cooperate although they may tolerate them. Toleration is a term that is used to describe a mode of thought and behavior vis a vis that which is the subject of disdain. Acceptance, on the other hand, requires not only sensitivity to the fact that others have differing viewpoints, but also tacit affirmation that espousal of these views is endowed with equal validity. Acceptance of Torah as the revealed word of G-d and acknowledgment of its immutable nature is a matter which is unbeclouded by controversy in Torah Judaism. Torah Judaism, Orthodoxy, can not recognize other trends as legitimate expressions of Jiidaism. Having denied the Divinity of Torah, their thinking and their practices are outside everything that Judaism has taught for 3,500 yeafs. Recognition by us of their legitimacy would be a repudiation of our belief in the Divine origin and immutability of Torah. In terms of the Halachic status of our separated Jewish brethren, whether they be Reform, Liberal, Progressive, Conservative, Reconstructionist, or whatever appellation one gives to them, certainly those in our generation, cannot be held fully responsible. If they do not perceive the truths of Torah, it is because of their lack of authentic Jewish education and the climate in which we live. It is not against them that I write. It is against the leaders of the "branches" within modem Judaism that I address. These movements' Jewish members are certainly Jewish, but the movements are not Judaism. "Eilu v'eilu divrei Elokim Chaim," 'These and those are the words of the living G-d which was quoted by Myer Kripke, applies only within the community of believers who have accepted the authenticity of Torah in its entirety; Written and Oral. Any endeavor to secure an ecclesiastic imprimatur for a deviant ideology is a request for legitimization of that upon which we can never dare confer legitimacy. I find it quite ironic that the banner of unity is waved as a means of legitimating deviationist groups which are responsible for more divisiveness and disunity than has ever before threatened our nation. It is those who have legitimized desecration of the Shabbos, killed by neglect the marital laws and destroyed the sanctity of family life by their failure to enforce the divorce laws and the laws governing conversion, who have contributed to the shocking pace of assimilation and this state of disunity. ; As Dr. Eugene Borowitz, writing in The Journal of Reform Judaism (Summer 1987) so correctly noted, "Had Klal Yisroel been our most significant concern we would never have brought progressive Judaism into being, for its creation seriously divided the Jewish community by defying the. . .estabUshed traditions of our people.* I for one love all Jews and I am therefore not prepared to dismiss millions of my fellow Jews from our nation simply because amoral leaders have sold their Torah birthright for a bowl of lentil soup. The Talmud (Sanhedrin-94b) relates that following the tragic reign of King Achaz, his son King Chizkiyahu plunged a sword into the entrance to the Beis Hamedrash (Yeahiva) and announced, 'He who refuses to involve himself (la'aaok*) with the
study of Tprah, let him be pierced by the Sword.' 1 Thiy searched from Dan unto Bersbeva, and no ignoramus was found, from Gibas unto Antripras, and no boy OE,girl, man or woman was found who was not thoroughly versed in the laws of purity and impurity (the most difficult of laws) and the generation was saved from destruction." Chizkiyahu did not simply demand study of Torah, but rather total personal involvement with Torah and Torah study as a fact of Jewish existence. Torah study is not merely an exercise in medieval Jewish literature or ancient legal codes. It is our TRUTH, our reason for existence as a unique people among the nations of the world. You cannot pervert Torah Truths without incurring my resentment. I invite all to come and learn from the life giving waters of our Holy Torah. Rabbi David Kaye, OfTiitt To the Editor Rabbi Myer Kripke's comments (Aug. 4) on "This opinion and that" ^ the Talmudic dictum that differing approaches can be equally legitimate, are, sadly, very misleading. No less than in American law, where a multitude of opinions are considered protected by law yet where the proverbial cry of "Fire!" in a crowded theater is not, there are variations of attitude and approach in the Jewish sphere that are acceptable — and others that are beyond the bounds of what Judaism has always historically been. No Orthodox Jew believes that there is only "one brand" of Jewish expression that is legitimate. There is a wide divergence of opinions and approaches even within the Orthodox community — and each group considers the others to be, even if different, equally legitimate. That is the Hillel/Shammai model. But neither Hillel, Shammai or any other type of Judaism's leadership over the milleiinia, indeed no Jewish group at all (until the advent of the Reform movement in (Jermany in the ISOO's) ever arrogated the mantle of "legitimacy" for approaches that denied the divine origin of the Torah or the primacy of halacha (Jewish law). Even when scholars within the camp of "Orthodoxy" in Talmudic times argued, they bent over backward to ensure the integrity of the more stringent opinion and thus preserve unity. That is ,clearly documented in the Talmud itself And when others, even scholars, drifted from the very bases of Jewish belief, they were most certainly branded heretics and were considered to have rejected the Jewish community. Instead of confronting those inconvenient facts — not to mention others, like the presumed Reform and Conservative rejection of the Jewish illegitimacy of groups like Jews for Jesus; or, for that matter, the common Conservative rejection of conversions performed by Reform rabbis — Rabbi Kripke opts for belittling, condescending sarcasm. The issue, vital as it is to the Jewish future, deserves better. The bottom line: Judaism has a definition, and it has been a clear one for thousands of years. It remains so today. Though there are many paths within Judaism that are of equal validity, there are others, those that redefine its essence, that are not. We Orthodox are not interested in imposing our lifestyle or beliefs on other Jews who do not want them (though we would love for them to speak with us open-mindedly about them). What we are determined, though, to accompUsh, is the preservation of the common Jewish heritage — for all us Jews. We want there to be one — not two or three or more — Jewish people for all of our (Orthodox and nonOrthodox alike) children and grandchildren. Please believe us, hear us out, and, whether you choose to agree with our stance or not, let no one misrepresent us. lUbbi Ayi SiuiArmn, Afudath Israel of America
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• A well-known singer to Midwest audiences, Marilyn Maye will b* 'he opener for the Sept. 10 benefit for the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. Comedian Shecky Greene headlines the 8 p.m. concert at the Orpheum Theater. 'These two outstanding entertainers have worked together in the past, and we are thrilled that they will appear in Omaha at this gala evening," said Lorrie Bernstein. "The combination of their talents promises an outstanding evening of song and laughter," she continued. Mrs. Bernstein and Florence Brody are co-chairmen of the first annual fundraiser for lihe Home. Orpheum Theater seaU are $46, $36, and $2^ and have tax deductibility. They are available at any Ticketmaster outlet, through the Omaha Civic Auditorium box office, or by phone, 422-1212. They are also available by sending a check, payable to the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home and mailed to "It's a LOVE Affair," c/o RBJH, 323 South 132nd St., Omaha NE 68154.
Shabbat quilt on display By Beth Cohen JCC Youth Services director This year at Camp Jay-C-C, a two-week overnight camp sponsored by the Jewish Community Center of Omaha, can^pers participated in creating a Shabbat quilt. As part of the weekly preparation for Shabbat, they were involved in decorating camp and preparing to participate in services. Throughout the two weeks, campers spent time making a quilt square. The Shabbat quilt is now on exhibit in the gallery of thn Jewish Community Center through Sept. 1. Camp Jay-C-C offers a wide variety of activities ; including horseback riding, swimming, leather crafts, Israeli dancing, archery and sports. A VAAD supervised kosher kitchen is in operation, and a nurse is on site 24 hours a day. For information, contact Ms. Cohen at 334-6409.
Seven extradited sue government By Sergio Kieman BUENOS AIRES (JTA) — Seven Lebanese and . Brazilian nationals who had been suspected of links to bombings of Jewish buildings in Buenos Aires are suing the Paraguayan government because of their recent extradition to Argentina. The seven — six Lebanese and one Brazilian — were extradited firom Paraguay in July in connection with an investigation into illegal stocks of weapons found near Buenos Aires in April 1994. ' Argentine officials had hoped that the seven also would provide information regarding last year's terrorist bombing of the Jewish community's headquarters in Buenos Aires as well as the 1992 bombing of the Israeli Embassy there. But Argentine Judge Roberto Marquevich freed the seven suspects after two days of interrogation. Marquevich said the information he had was not sufficient to bring a case. The seven are now bringing suit against the Paraguayan government for what they said was a "miscarriage of justice."^ They further charged that their extradition was "a political favor to the Argentine government," adding that because Argentina has so far been unable to find those responsible for last year's bombing of the Buenos Aires Jewish headquarters, *We were arrested as scapegoats because we are Arabs."
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By Stacey B. Mondschein W» and SO^a miMion participant In the taxi on the way to JFK Airport, I WOB both BKciied and apprehensive about joining the Omaha 20'8 and SO's Spring Mission to Israel. While I could not wait to finally see and learn about Israel first hand, I expected, as the only New Yorker, to feel a bit lonely throughout the tour. Was I in for a surprise! From the moment I stepped out of the taxi, I was made to feel completely at home. So not only did I foil in love with Israel, but I also had a terrific time with my fellow travelers, whether taking in the sights, attending a lecture, or singing harmony in the back of our bus! One of our wonderful speakers suggested that each of us allow this trip to Israel to be a journey Into our own soul.' And that it was. In Israel, I experienced such powerful, at times Overwhelming emotions, bnm cathartic tears at the Western Wall to unrelenting, childlike joy at placing my hands in the soil of the Jerusalem hills to plant trees at the Hadassah Forest; from the chill that went up and down my spine when the sirens blared on Yom Ha'zikaron, to the simple pleasure and comfort of eating, drinking and laughing with my travel partners from the Omaha community. My memories of Israel are like my photographs r— colorful and diverse. When I show my pictures to friends and family, the images continue to evoke
Organizations YES YES will meet Monday at the JCC. Participants are urged to bring articles to share at *YES Talk' ^scussion group at 10:30 a.m. Bingo and English classes also start at 10:30. At 11 a.m., the YES choral group will rehearse in the auditorium. Following lunch, Marty Shukert will speak. Birthday cake will be served in honor of Sara Saltzman's birthday. For transportation, call 3304272. Correction: The YES choral group will perform on Monday, Aug. 28. Reminder Transportation will leave the JCC Thursday at 9 a.m. sharp for the WinnaVegas trip. OLDTIMKKS Oldtimers will meet Tuesday at the JCC. The Earlybird discussion group will start at 11 a.m. in room 10. Following lunch at noon, Esther Pilster, a retired school teacher, will speak on Babe Ruth. WALK-IN DROP-IN There will be no Walk-In Drop-In Thursday due to the WinnaVegas trip. RUSSIAN CLUB The Russian Club will meet Friday, Aug. 26, at the JCC. Exercise with Larisa starts at 10 a.m. A hot kosher meal will be served at 11 a.m. in room 10. At noon, Moscow news will be shown in the adult lounge. At 12:30 p.m., a Russian video (to be announced) will be shown. For transportation, call jLidiya Linde at 697-9169. VISIONS Visions will take a trip to Topeka, Kan., Wednesday, Nov. 1, to see Treasures of the Czars. Cost is $40 per person and includes motorcoacb transportation, admission to the exhibit, and coffee and donuts. All meals are the responsibility of each individual. Transportation will leave the JCC at 7 a.m. and return at approximately 10 p.m. For information and reservations, call BeUy Sanford at 399-2001. .Flyers will be sent out BREADBREAKER8 A general discussion will be held at breakers Wednesday at noon at Regency Best Western, according to Bob Birt, chairan for August. Participants are urged to bring pics for discusaion. Coat it $7.SO and the public may attend.
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What's going on in the Fitness Center? By Cindy Cook fitness/aerobics director Walk & Run Fitness will host a FREE lecture on proper exercise shoe selection Aug. 30 at 10:15 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. Call the JCC Fitness Center at 3346423 to register. New programs: • Fit and Feeling Good is a nutrition and exercise combination class that is designed to help change behavior and maintain a healthy lifestyle. • Smokeless will give you the skills, knowledge and tools needed to quit smoking! This class focuses on the behavioral, psychological and physical aspects of becoming a non-smoker. • Teen Aerobics is for the young adult who isinterested in fitness at an introductory level. • BBYCs MBA program focuses on the mind, body and attitude of young female adults. Both activity and lecture portions of the class deal with many aspects of life and developing a positive self image, a healthy lifestyle and emotional strength. Many new fitness classes have been put on the schedule. Step, slide, low impact, high impact and body toning/sculpting are some of them. New times have been added as well. Payment options are available. For more information, a brochure is available at the JCC or call the Fitness Center staff at 3346423.
Palestinians deny request By Naomi Segal JERUSALEM (JTA) — Palestinian officials have rejected an Israeli request to hand over suspects beheved to be linked to the killing of three Israelis. IsraeU Justice Minister David Libai met with his Palestinian counterpart, Freih Abu Medein, to discuss the refusal. According to previous statements, the Palestinians were linking the extradition requests to the release of Paleatiniana held in IsraeU jails, a sulyect that haa come up repeatedly in the ongoing IsraeU- Palestinian negotiations. But after meeting with Libai, Medein said the Paleatinians would comply with the requests if thqr were submitted according to all the requirements for extraditions previously worked out between the two sides, including the Aimishing of avidenee Unking the suspects to thf kilUiifi,,
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(Continued from pace 1) The Sandra L. Feldman Scbolanhip Fund Univeraity of ^ebraska-Omaha, haa been awarded was estabjiBhed to provide grants for graduate edu- th^ Robinson Scholarship for 1995-1996. cation to worthy students. Judy Levin, University Max Mehkov, a student at the University of of Nebraska-Lincolo, and Noah PoUak, University Nebraska-Omaha.^B this year's Deivid W. Frank of Kansas, have been named Feldman Scholars for Scholo:. The David W. Frank Scbolanhip Fund the 1995-1996 academic year. was created by Mr. Frank's family to honor his The Mazine and Joe Kirahenbaum memory. It is designed for students who have comScholarship Fund was created in 1994 to provide pleted thcu-'sophomoreiyear in college. college and university grants to qualified students. The EdwaH Zorinsky Endowment Fund was Andrew Altman, University of Kansas, has been established by the Sonia Zorinsky Trust. It is ndmed the first recipient of this scholarship. intended to provide university tuition for college The Nate H. and Beatrice Sherman students as well as scholarships for Jewish sumScholarship Fun^ was endowed by the Nate i\. mer camps and Israel trips for high school stuSherman Foundation to provide annual scholar- dents. Vlada Bublikova, Creighton University, ships to qualified college students. 1995-1996 was awarded a Zorinsky Scholarship for the coming Sherman Scholarship recipients are: Jay Benton, academic year. University of Nebraska-Omaha; Tatyana The Financial Aid Committee of the Bureau of Demidovich, University of Nebraska Medical Jewish Education administers 19 scholarship and Center; Yelena Litvina, University of Nebraska- loan funds for the Foundation of the Jewish Omaha; and Nataly Pisetsky, University of Federation of Omaha. These funds benefit Jewish Nebraska-Omaha. students in a variety of educational pursuits: The family and friends of Don and Nancy preschool, day school, summer camps, Israel proGreenberg created a scholarship fund in their grams, university studies and yeshiva education. honor which is specifically designed to benefit In addition to the aforementioned, it also adminfi-eshman students. Danielle Chasen, who will be isters funds for preschool scholarships through the a freshman at Metropolitan Community College, is Carolyn Kully Newman Fund, college loans •the 1995-1996 recipient of the Don and Nancy through the David E. Beber Scholarship Fund Greenberg Scholarship. and the B'nai B'rith Dr. Abe Greenberg^enry Steven Temps, a student at Northwest Missouri Monsky Lodge Endowment Fund. Scholarships State University, has been named the Jerold I. for yeshiva study are available through the and Sheila E. Rosen Scholar for the 19951996 Rebecca Friedman Scholarship Fund. academic year. This fund was created to provide Anyone wishing to contribute to existing scholarfinancial aid for qualified students from the ship and loan funds or to endow new funds to proOmaha-Council Bluffs area. vide monies for needs that have not yet been The Burton Robinson Student Atliletic Fund addressed, should contact the Endowment Director was established by his family and friends to honor of the Foundation of the Jewish Federation of his memory. This fund benefits college students Omaha, 333 South 132nd St., Omaha, NE, or call planning a career in physical education, or health 334-6440. and recreational sciences. Larisa Treskunova, (Not all photon available) •
Ancient Bible completes long exodus from Syria New York yTA) - One of the world's oldest known Bibles has been brought back to Israel, smuggled page by page by Jewish immigrants from Syria, an Israeli newspaper recently reported. The Aleppo Codex, known as the Keter Aram Tsova in Hebrew, was written in Tiberias about 1,000 years ago. It is the first known Bible produced in book form and not on "scrolls, said biblical scholar Menachem Cohen of Bar-Ilan University in Ramat Can. It is also considered the most authoritative and grammatically perfect copy of the Old Testament in existence, Cohen said. The book is believed to have been seized in Jerusalem by 12thcentury crusaders and sold to Jews in Alexandria, Egypt, where Maimonides is said to have stflVied it while composing some of his most important works. It subsequently found its way to the Jewish community of Aleppo in northern Syria. The Jews there apparently guarded the book zealously, rarely allowing outsiders to see the parchment. About two-thirds of it — 295 pages — was smuggled into Israel under still mysterious circumstances in the 19508.
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ByJoMphMUUi London JetcUh Chronicle LONDON (JTA) — The head of operations for the Jewish Agency for Israel in the former Soviet Union has said the organization would increase its efforts to bring Jews from Ukraine to Israel. ' "Ukraine has the largest emigration potential for the whole of the former Soviet Union. With its 500,000 Jews, it is home to the iiflh-largest Jewish population in the world," Chaim Chester, the head emissary in the former Soviet Union,isaid in an interview. Chesler recently was in London as a guest of the Joint Israel Appeal, British Jewry's main fund-rais-, ing body for Israel. "The hardships there are enormous. The monthly salary is about $20 to $30," Chesler said of life in Ukraine, adding, "We are now putting most of our efforts into getting the Jews out of there." He cited Ukraine's history as another reason for emigration. In 1941, the Nazis conquered the country and slaughtered million^ of people," Chesler said. "Some of the Jews are buried in mass graves only a few meters away frvm where the community is living now."
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By Shana Novak, Syracuse University Jewith PreBB intern I 1 Growing up in the Omaha Jewish community, I spent my younger days parading around Beth El in a Purim costume and learning the miracle of Hanukkah. I spent my younger nights watching those Hanukkah candles burn and searching my Uncle Harold and Aunt Rita's house for tiie afikomen. All grown up in the Omaha Jewish community, I spent my older days volunteering for the AntiOefamation League and writing for the Jewish Press. I spent my older nights at confirmationmastering the art of Jewish cooking and involving myself in heated debates with Rabbi Azriel on inter-faith marriage. Omaha holds so many memories of my Ufe as a young Jewish girl, not to mention the more recent memories. As I move on to college, it is those memories that will never let me forget where I came &t)m, where I want to go, and who I should trust to get me there. I guess Syracuse, New York, gets me next It is there that I will no doubt make new memories to go with the old. At Syracuse University, I will be among 3000 of my Jewish peers in one of the strongest Jewish Student Unions in the nation-but the good old days of being a small Jewish Omaha girl will keep my feet firmly planted oi^ the ground. For me, going to college means leaving my family, firiends and the only sense of Jewish identity Tve ever known. But because Omaha's Jewish community has succeeded in instilling a deep respect for our religion in my head, my respect for Judaism in Omaha will always be with me. I may have chosen to continue my education in upstate New York, but I am a Jewish Omaha girl for life-so take the girl out of Omaha, but never the Omaha out of the girl-and as for taking Judaism out of the girl~I don't see that ever happening. Ever.
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By Bemie Mosow Hi! And no—^Ihaven't disappeared off the face of the earth nor can I attribute the extended absence 'of this column to anything dramatic. The truth of , the matter is that high heat and humidity combined with a dearth of information about the activities that transpired in Lincoln or involving or "lansmenT has rendered my pen lifeless for the past few i weeks. Much can be and is blamed on the weather in Nebraska. This is really a "too" state — too much heat and too little rain in the summer and too much cold and too much snow in the winter. All of this is the usual topic of most casual conversations around here. Often a "hello" is followed by a detailed report on the current temperature, wind velocity and humidity. When you were a kid, did you ever imagine that you would be a meteorologist, discussing the weather on a daily basis with firiends and strangers alike? Was the subjects of dew point or the wind chill index a part of your vocabulary or even a passing thought in your mind in your early years? Come to think of it, the weather is a marvelous subject — it is experienced by the rich and poor alike, it is non-generational, it is timely, it is not confrontational, and is non-judgmental. Man is powerless to control its performance. It generates the extremes of emotion &om hate to love. If s not political and affects ua.all without regard to race; creed or color and performs without prejudice. We can complain and disagree but we can't change "Mother Nature."
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Trees destroyed in another fire By Naomi Segal JERUSALEM (JTA) — Several dozen acres of woodland in the Jerusalem hiUs were destroyed in a fire recently, said officials, who believe that the cause was arson. The fire occurred near the Sha'ar Hagai interchange in the Jerusalem corridor, not far fit>m the site of a massive blaze last month that destroyed millions of trees. Firefighters, aided by helicopters, got the blaze under control. An initial inquiry showed that the fire had started in three separate places, which indicates arson, Israel Television reported.
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By Simon Rocker London JetvUh Chronicle LONDON (JTA) — A parliamentary panel has heard claims of JeY'ish involvement in organized crime in England. A university authority on international crime recently made statements to the Home Affairs Select Committee about local Jewish racketeering and money laundering. Cambridge law lecturer Barry Rider, who is Jewish, talked to the parliamentarians about Jewish criminal activity as one part of a survey of organized crime in Britain. But the Board of Deputies, the secular umbrella body of Jews, recently dismissed the allegations, calling them "academic opinion." i ' No reference to Jews was Inade in the parliamentary committee's report on organized crime, published late last month — a fact underlined by the Board of Deputies. Rider was "skating on very thin ice by linking together alleged Jewish criminals into a Jewish crime network," said the board's defense director, Mike Whine. Rider replied, "To say there is no problem in the Jewish community is, to some extent, to deny help to those who need it." But he also said it would be ''sensational and irresponsible" to suggest that an international Jewish underworld, the so-called "Kosher Nostra," exists. Rather, in a Rider's 30-page report on crime, one page was about Jewish crime. Street gangs were involved in "low-level racketeering and protection" in many local Jewish communities, the report said.
Evidence also suggested "more sophisticate criminal activity within the business and financial community," he wrote. '"There have been many cases which hlave indicated the involvement of essentially Jewis^i money laundering operations assisting'other organized crime groups, including the Cosa Nostra, certain triads in Hong Kong and, mote recently, the gangs operating" in the former Soviet Union, Rider said. "There is no doubt that London plays a significant role in many of these operations," he added. ' The parliamentary committee's chairman, Ivah Lawrence, who also is Jewish, said: "I don't think that Jews are less prone to dishonesty than anyone else, unfortunately."
Israeli defense plant to lay off 650 employees By Naomi Segal JERUSALEM, (JTA) — Faced with continuing financial losses, Rafael Defense Industries, one of Israel's m^jor defense contractors, will lay off some 650 employees. ' The layoffs were announced after IsraeU Finance Minister Avraham Shohat said negotiations with the workers councils had gone nowhere. According to initial speculation, some 1,200 people at the state-owned firm, which has 4,500 employees, were to be let go.
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