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Drazens to lead discussion of Paul Wilkes' latest book By Diane Axler Baum Book Fair publicist
He accompanied Rabbi Rosenbaum as he carried out a range of daily duties, such as preparing sermons, conducting services, counseling couples Paul Wilkes' newest work, 'And They Shall Be about conversion, teaching Hebrew classes, perMy People: An American Rabbi and his forming B'nai Mltzvot, presiding oror divorce, and Congregation," is the selection for a book discus- struggling with synagogue business. sion on Thursday, Nov. 16, 1 p.m, at the Jewish One m^jor issue in the book relates to plans for Federation. Library in the Jewish Community the congregation's trip to Israel. Center. In an interview with The Jewish Chronicle of The discussion will Worcester, Mr. Wilkes usher in Omaha s celeadmitted that he found bration of Jewish Book the daily workings and Month and the 1995 politics of the Jewish Jewish Book Fair and community different from Sale, Nov. 19 through those of other organized Dec. 17. religious communities. Rabbi Paul and Mrs. He said, "The politics Susan Drazen of Beth El are more intense. You Synagogue will lead the have an ethnic communidiscussion of the non-ficty and a religious commution book by Mr. Wilkes, nity....Jews are people according to Nancy Rips, who want to get the best chairman of the board of "They want the best serthe Jewish Federation vices...So you want your Library. money's worth in your "Rabbi and Mrs. rabbi..." Rabbi Paul and Susan Drazen^ Drazen are in a position One feature of the to add a rich perspective to our discussion, and we Jewish Book Fair is the sale of books of Jewish siglook forward to an exciting session this year," Mrs. nifirance for readers of all ages and the sale of Rips said. games and videos for children, said Edythe Wolf, Copies of the book, both hardcover and paper- director of the Federation Library. back, are available for purchase at the Federation The Book Fair is sponsored by the Federation Library. Library in cooperation with many of Omaha's "The Federation Library is also delighted that Jewish organizations. Mr. Wilkes has agreed to be this year's conun unity ; lecturer," she added. ' The community lecture, a major event of the r Dessert reception to open! annual Book Fair, will take place at the JCC I Wednesday community Monday, Dec. 11, at 7:30 p.m. I Mr. Wilkes, a Catholic, is a nationallycelebrat' i event •d writer whose highly acclaimed books, articles, 'and documentaries have studied the role of reli- j The 1996 UJA/Federation Campaign commu-' gious belief and spirituality in individual live* and I nity event on Nov. 8 will begin at 7 p.m. at! ^the place and impact of religion in public life, Mrs. I Highland Country Club with a light dessert | Rips said. I reception chaired 1^ Lisa Platt | 'One of his best known books is 'Mysterious I The program, featuring CNN and Israeli tele- i Ways: The Death and Life of a Parish Priest' I vision news perionality Linda Scherier, will J In 1901, Mr. Wilkes decided to look at the state • of Judaism in modern America by focusing on I begin at 7:30 p.m. Rabbi and Mrs. Jay Rosenbaum of Congregation I The event Is open to the entire Jewish commu- j ] nity at no cbaift. I Beth Israel in Woroestar, MA.
Artza to the Land The Jewish Community Center is sponsoring Artza "96, a teen Israel experience open to all Jewish teenagers currently in 9th through 11th grades. This trip is from July 7 to Aug. 4,1996. Participants will share eKperiences ranging from dawn at Masada to the Red Sea. They will climb through a waterfall built by Hexelaah, walk on top of the walls of Jerusalem, explore the old city and help excavate the ruins of a thousand years ago. "We will swim in four different seas and raft down the Jordan River; experience an overnight in a Bedouin camp.* Anne Broder, committee chairman, said 'This trip will only be offered once during a teenagers high school years.' The trip is open to 60 Omaha teens at a cost of $1,996 per person. It includes round-trip air fare from Omaha to Tel Aviv, private guides, bus drivers, medics, counselors, meals , local programs, entrance fees and accommodations. For information, contact Corey Kirshenbaum, Artza director, at 334-6418. The application deadline is Nov. 17 at 6 p.m.
Scholar-in-residence Artist, teacher and performer Don T. Maseng will be Temple Israel's Scholar-in-Residence, Nov. 10, 11 and 12. Mr. Maseng will share ways to enrich a Shabbat experience. He will speak at 8:15 p.m. Shabbat services in the Temple sanctuary on Nov. 10 when his subject will be "Discovering the Don Maseng Soul of Shabbat" An Oneg Shabbut will follow in the social hall. Also, he will load the 11:15 a.m. Chapel Simcha B'Shabbat Worship. Saturday at 8 p.m., he will give a sneak preview of his one-man Broadway show based on Shabbat The show is about one person's journey of self-<iiscovery and appreciation of Shabbat. It incorporates stories, personal anecdotes and Shabbat melodies from around the world. lUa evening of free entertainment, Havdalah, sAd deaserts can be eqjoyed by the entire wwmnni. ty. This event ia not auggaatiMi for cfaUdNo under 12. RSVP, 669- 6638, for thia pngnun only, as that plannara can knew how many people to aipect Sunday at a 10 a.m. bagel brunch, he will MI*«M parenta on the topic 'Enriching your Shabbat Bzperianoe.'