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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.'
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 VISIONS Board Meeting, 9:30 a.m. UTTO Shabbaton, 4:30 p.m. (overnight) BBYO Convention MIT, AIT. RLTC Beth El New Member Dinner, 7 p.rri., Beth El.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6 YES Program, 10 a.m. ADU CRO, NCJW Present Rev. Barry Lynn, 7:30 p.m.
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WILLIAM UPfilMAN Word has been received of the death of William Lipsman of Los Angeles, formerly of Omaha. He I>ara8hat Lekh Lekha ' died Get 26 at the age of 84. God Muit B« Worthy of Mankind He was preceded in death by a brother, I'm afraid I will not get beyond the name of our Alexander, and a sister, Sylvia Siporin, Survivors include his wife, Mamie of Los Angeles; Sidrah in my comment today. Bear with me, two sons, Arnold of Las Vegas and Jefifrey ^f Los though, and you may l>e as intrigued as I am. Angeles; a daughter, Andrea Lipsman of Los "Lekh" means *Go!" and "Lekha" means "to you" Angeles; a brother, Harvey of Omaha; five sisters. or "for you" or something like that. I say "someEre Katz of San Mateo, Calif., Helen Kovitz, also of thing like that" because in English ,we have not San Mateo, Molly Lipsman of New York City, Celia word-form like the Hebrew "lekha," when it is used Blank of North Miami, and Marian Gelfand of in this sense. If it were Latin we would call it the Denver; two grandchildren; and cousins, nieces and "^thical dative." Alas, in English we have nothing nephews. ^ that would carry the same sense in a word or two. LUCILLE NEFSKY So the new translations to English all struggle Services for Lucille Nefsky were held Get 26 at and all fail. The new JPS (Jewish Publication Congregation B'nai Jeshurun-South Street Temple Society) and other English translations (including in Lincoln. Cantor Michael Weisser and Rabbi the Protestant RSV and the Catholic NAB) all give Wolfgang Hamburger officiated. She died Oct. 23 at "Go forth!" So Abram, at God's command, goes forth the age of 77. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon. from his native land, his kindred, and his father's Survivors include two sons, Robert of Lincoln and house to a land which is not yet identified. William of Atlanta; a daughter, Frances Nefsky of The old JPS, following the King James Version, Omaha; a sister, Ruth Bloom of Misimi Beach, Fla.; does better, by making use of an English device and two nephews. that we now find too archaic for our taste. They Bom in New York City, Mrs. Nefsky moved to both have it, "Get thee out. . ." That sounds Lincoln 49 years ago. She was founder and life demanding and peremptory; but that exactly repro- member of the Lincoln General Hospital Auxiliary. duces the sound of the Hebrew. "I didn't ask you Her volunteer and fund-raising efforts for the hosabout this; 1 didn't discuss it with you. I will not pital earned her the honor of being the first recipidiscuss it with you. Just 'get thee out!" and Abram ent of the Lincoln General Hospital Humanitarian Award in 1983. and Sarai pack up and go. She was also chairman of the Nebraska Council I wish Rashi had used one of his French words in for Hospital Auxiliaries during the 1960's; past his comment here. The great Rashi (Uth century president of Lincoln General's auxiliary; past presFrench wine-grower and teacher) has been surident of Lincoln Lodging Association. passed by no one in history as an expositor of Bible Mrs. Nefsky was a member of Congregation B'nai and Talmud. And he doesn't disappoint us here. Jeshurun-South Street Temple and its sisterhood; (Although, to repeat, if he had used one of his very the Lincoln Symphony Guild; the Nebraska Art many early French words, we might have had some Association; and the University Club. help in getting to a good, short English equivalent.) Memorials may be made to Lincoln General What Rashi says finds the exact implications of Hospital, South Street Temple or charity of choice. "lekha" in the phrase "lekh lekha." Rashi, in the HAROLD LEVINE terse words for which he is famous, says, Services for Harold Levine, 74, were held Oct 23 "I'haanatekhauTtovatekha," meaning, "leave your native land, etc., IQI vour own t^sofifit aod £21 vour at Beth Shalom in Sioux City, Iowa. Survivors include his wife, Helen of Sioux City, three daughters, Mardee Brechwald of Omaha, The new translations might well have said, "For Delia Vlaanderen of Sioux City, and Marcia your own fiflke, go forth, etc., et«." Niedorf of Minneapolis; a son, Michael Levine of Now we know what the text means. If Abram was Loa Angeles; and four grandchildren. to be the Father of (real) Religion in the world, it could not be where he was part of a pagan environDR.SID^fEYCHAIT ment. It would have to be in a land new to him, Former Omahan Dr. Sidney Chait, 79, died Oct. where the environment was pagan to ba sure, but 29 in Sun City, Florida, where he had retired after he was not part of it. He was to be a stranger, with many years of practice in Torrington, Conn. Dr. Chait graduated from the University of strange ideas. And now the truth comes crashing down. It Nebraska and its Medical School and served in the wasn't only for Abram's sake, Abram's benefit, Army during World War II. In addition to his wife, Victoria, he is survived by Abram's own good, but for all of humankind, for us a son. Dr. David Chait of Omaha; daughters, Susan all. Brilhart of Torrington, Conn., Martha Meister of We were among the infants sleeping peacefully, Beth El Park, Pa.; six grandchildren; and a sister, all unaware of the fateful meaning of this advenDorothy Rlekes of Omaha. ture, when Abram's mule-drawn caravan left Memorials may be made to charity of choice. Mesopotamia and headed southwest to what was to be the Land of Israel. The caravan carried a preROSELLE LIBOWSKI cious cargo, human to be sure, but more that than, Services for Roselle Libowski were held C)ct 29 at an unseen, latent, spiritual treasure, the idea of Golden Hill Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Saul; a son, One God, supreme and moral. The pagan gods did not deserve the worship of Jeffrey; a daughter, Judy; a sister, Marian Abramson; and two granddaughters. mankind. Memorials may be made tp Beth Israel It was Abram's God who was worthy of mankind's Synagogue. worship. MIRIAM NACHMAN Services for Miriam Nachman, 83, were held Oct. 31 at Fisher Farm Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan. Survivors include a son, Arie of Washington, D.C.; and one nephew. Memorials may be made to the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. ERNEST 8. PRIESMAN Services for Ernest S. Priesman, 80, were held HOME IMPROVEMENTS AND REPAIRS Wednesday at Beth El Cemetery. Survivors include two sons, Harlan of Lincoln, and Alan of Sugarland, Texas; a daughter, Kim Dyer of Oilory, Calif.; a sister, Sally Telpner of Council Bluffs; and seven grandchildren. BEN D. LEVIN 2010MAYFAIR Memorials may be made to the Rose Blumkin 334-7761 OMAHA NE 08144 Jewish Home. By Rabbi Myer & Kripke
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BRH KLSTNAOOGUK ' 14806 CaUfli>mi«,Omah%NE 68154 492-8550 Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ' Services are conducted by Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emil Berkovits. FRIDAY: Services start at 6 p.m. SATURDAY: , Services at 9:30 a.m. Kiddush following services. Sitter service starts at 10 a.m. TSS (Torah Siddur S)dlls) will meet at 10 a.m. Shabbat story time, the tint and third Saturday at 11 a.m. ICtantan meets the second and fourth Saturday at 11 a.m. Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services, 5:05 p.m. SUNDAY: Services start at 9 a.m. WEEKDAYS: Services at 6:66 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Judaica Shop Open Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m. to noon; or by appointment. Bar Mitzvah Matthew Lerner, son of Gary and Cheryl Lemer, will become a Bar Mitzvah Friday evening, Nov. 10, and Saturday morning, Nov. 11. ' Lunch-N-Leam First Lunch-N-Leam of the year will be Friday, Nov. 17, 12:15 to 1:30 p.m., for children all ages through kindergarten, parents and grandparents.
TEMPLE ISRAEL 7023 CaM Street, Omaha, NE 68132 BSe-6S36 FRIDAY: Shabbat evemn|j service at 8:16 p.m. Rabbi Azriel, Rabbi Stiel and Cantor Contzius will officiate. Marci Brookstein, Josh Katelman, Karen Kazor and Rachel Roberts, high school'students, will speak of their experiences in Israel. The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by Jan and Bob Egermayer in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their son. Matt Sitter Service Sitter service is available each Shabbat evening service. Please make a reservation so we may plan accordingly. There are no facilities for infants. SATURDAY: Shabbat morning service at 11:16 a.m. Simcha B'shabbat-An alternative Torah study service, will take place in the'Chapel. The regular Shabbat service will be held in the Sanctuary. B'nai Mitzvah Robert Matthew Egermayer, son of Jan and Bob Egermayer, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah at the Shabbat morning service Saturday, Nov. 7. Diana Manvitz, daughter of Wendy and Todd y Manvitz, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah at the Shabbat morning service Saturday, Nov. 11. Adult education Thursday: 7:30-8:30 p.m. - "Beyond Midrash," led by Don Schwartz. BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE 1S02 No. 62nd Street, Omaha, NE 68104 P.EJ». 556-6288 Parallel Education for Parents will meet Sunday, Office hours: Nov. 5, 10 a.m. The focus of this year's classes is Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; "Holiness in Time." Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bloodmobile Services are conducted by Rabbi Joseph The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at Temple Israel Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 1 to 7 p.m. Call 556- Friedman. FRIDAY: 6636 to make an appointment. Kabbalat Shabbat service at 6 p.m. SATURDAY: CHABAO HOUSE 1322 So. 119th Street, Omaha, NE 68144 Morning services are at 8:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary and Goldstein Chapel. 607-1124 SATURDAY: Jr. Congregation, 10:30 a.m. Davening is at 9:30 a.m., followed by Kiddush. Babysitting service provided by Sisterhood. SUNDAY: Kiddush sponsored by Sisterhood. Davening is at 9:30 a.m. Mincha at 5 p.m., followed by Shalosh Seudot, Talmud Classes Ma'Ariv and Havdalah. Talmud class, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Advanced SUNDAY: Talmud, 12 p.m. Thursday. Services at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Chumash Class WEEKDAYS: Chumash class for adults, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Services at 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Yiddish Practical Judaism "Hooked on Yiddish" lessons Wednesdays, 7 p.m. A class with Rabbi David Kaye will be held Wednesdays, Nov. 16, 22 and 29, 7:30 p.m., at the English "Think Jewish and speak English" classes on synagogue. Gemorah Class Jewish topics for new Americans, Tuesdays and Every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Rabbi Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at Chabad House. and Mrs. and Mrs. David Kaye, 12237 Turner Cir., Bellevue. TIFERETH ISRAEL Cookbook 3219 Sheridan Blvd., Uncoln, NE 68502 "Happiness is Still Good Food,' av^lable at the 423-8569 gifl shop, or call Charlotte Kaplan at 551-5658. Services are conducted by Rabbi Stanley M. Sisterhood Gifl Shop Rosenbaum. Sisterhood gifl shop is open by appointment. Call Minyans on Mondays and Thursdays, 7:16 a.m. Leah Siegel at 556-5455. FRIDAY: Services start at 8 p.m. Oneg Shabbat hosted by Betty and Hyman B'NAI ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE Polsky. RECONSTRUCTIONIST CONGREGATION SATURDAY: 618Myn8terSt Services start at 9:30 a.m. Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503 32S-4705-SynaKogue BEYT SHALOM 697-1660-Rabbi Ehrenstein RECONSTRUCTIONI8T SYNAGOGUE FRIDAY: P.O. Box 241190, Omaha. NE 68124 Potluck dinner, board meeting at 6:30 p.m., serFor information, contact Mike Salmi at 291-3469. Services are held every Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the vices at 7:30 p.m. (all at the synagogue). Shabbat services are held every Friday night at Second Unitarian Church, 3012 So. 119th St., 7:30 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi ,Omaha. Congregants are asked to bring items to donate to Ehrenstein and lay leaders. Oneg Shabbat follows. ]*roject Warm Up, the community-wide project to B'nai Israel participates in the River Cities provide warm coats, hats and mittens for Jews in Reconstructionist Religious School. Claiset are the former Soviet Union. Beyt Shalom partidpstes held every Sunday at the West Side Community In the River Cities Reconstructionist Reli^ous Education Center, 106th and Grovar, from 10 a.m. School. ClaiiM are held each Sunday at the West to noon. The community may attend. Call Rabbi Side Community Education Center, 108th and Orover, from 10 a.m. to noon (use the rear parking Ehrenstein or Dr. Martin Rosenburg, director of education, for an appointment lot). ^•i;^aiajt;^SEa^JtJV,-»ai4ajf«lur!J«SCSUaiE:»J4S^^
•on BLUMKIN JKWmH HOMB FRIDAT! Services at 7 p.m., led by Nancy and Sheldon Rips. SATURDAY: Services, led by Alan Shulewitz and Albert Friedman, will be held in the Goldsten Chapel at 9 a.m. Members of the community are invited to join residents for the service and the kiddush following. Special memorial services are held on the last Saturday of each month.
B'NAI JESHURUN 20th and South Streets Lincoln, NE 68502 435-8004 Services are officiated by Cantor Michael Weisser. FRIDAY: Shabbat evening service at 7:45.p.m. SATURDAY: Torah study and service at 10 a.m. SUNDAY: Hebrew school, 9 a.m.; Religious school, 10 a.m.
B'nai Mitzvah Matthew Lerner, son of Gary and Cheryl Lerner and the late, Doreen Lerner, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah Saturday] morning, Nov. 11, at Beth El Synogogue. A seventh-grade student at Beveridge Middle School, he plays basketball for the Omahn Gladiators and enjoys I reading, music, and spending time with | friends. Matthew has a sister, Nicole, and two brothers, Michael and Alec. Grandparents are Jerry and Ethel Lemer, and the late Herman and Pearl Figler, all of St. Louis. Diana Lynn Manvitz, daughter of Wendy and Todd Manvitz, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah Saturday morning, Nov. 11, at Temple Israel. A seventh-grade honor roll student at Millard North Middle School, she ervjoys soflball, jazz, reading and playing the piano. Diana has a sister, Alissa, and a brother, David. Grandparents are Doris and Harry Alloy and Marilyn and Justin Manvitz, Great-grandparents are Harry Noodell and Mrs. William Lemer of Bettendorf, Iowa.
PERSONAL To my dear family and friends: I send my sincerest thanks for your support during my recertt illness. Your thoughtful messages, visits, donations, flowers and other gifts were very much appreciated. Special thanks to Rabbi Orazen and Cantor Berkovits. Thank you lor caring. Lola Reinglas
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^^ Ten years ago, when the Kapuher Synagogue h dosed and hundreds of onlookers mourned its loss, I Mary Fellman looked at me and said, "We're going to put the artifacts from the synagogue into storage and one day bring them back." ' That was a beautiful thought, but it's not going to happen, I said to myself. It would take a tremendous amount of money and there really is no place to locate a museum, I reasoned. However, Mrs. Fellman kept her dream alive using the then three-year-old Nebraska Jewish Historical Society as her vehicle for maintaining the focus of her vision. Now, her decade-long dream is a reality. A historical treasure likened to a gleaming jewel in a Jewish community setting exists. An estimated 200 men, women and children attended Sunday's opening of the Henry and Dorothy Riekes Museum of the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society in the Dan and Esther Gordman Center for Jewish Learning on the Jewish Federation Campus. I can't begin to describe the joy aiid pride expressed by members of the community as they visited the museum and recalled their childhood and adult memories of that synagogue. The older folks beamed at one another and fondly talked about the good old d&ys at Talmud Torah and their becoming bar mitzvahs, while the youngsters marveled at descriptions provided by their grandparents. Imagine, a Jewish museum in Omaha! Imagine, the first permanent Jewish museum in Nebraska! ' Well, no longer does one have to use imagination. The museum is here, it is unique, it is something to be proud of, and it is a place that will draw national attention. i Yes, the dream of Ms. Fellman is a reality, but many pieces had to fall in place before the project was completed. In addition to the Riekes family, other donors included the Herbert Goldsten Trust, the Joe and Audrey Kirshenbaum, Joe and Maxine Kirshenbaum and Kevee and Myrna Kirshenbaum I >6unilieS;«nd !fcstcven Nogg family. The planning, creation and design of the museum started with architect Marty Shukert and evolved into a committee led by Robert Bodnar, museum designer. Members include Ms. Fellman, Sharon Kirshenbaum, Ducky Milder, Oliver Pollak and Margo Riekes. Bernie Jonisch, president of NJHS, introduced Ms. Fellman and Mr. Pollak as the co-fouaders of NJHS and credited them with providing the framework for the culmination of the dream - The Henry and Dorothy Riekes Museum. In the museum are the restored ark, bimah, pews, windows, menorah, shtenders and other arti, tacts of the orthodox synagogue that was located at 31st and Cuming Street. Two walls adjacent to the museum will make up the Hall of Memories and will be utilized for a variety of exhibits and artistic creations remembering the history of the Jews of Nebraska. The Jewish community of Omaha has a long and beautiful history and those of us who welcome visitors from airoBs the country have much to talk about. We have a bountiful campus offering the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home, the Jewish Community Center, the Dan and Esther Gordman Center for Jewish Learning and the Livingston Apartment complex. And now, a gem to behold -- a Jewish museum. Yes. dreams can come true.
Federation hosts United Way By Howard Bloom, Federation executive director ' The Jewish Federation of Omaha and its agencies that receive United Way funds — the Bureau for the Aging, the Jewish CommuAity Center and Jewish Family Service i— hosted a site visit in preparation for the United Way's budget and allocation process. The United Way contributes approximately $130,0000 to the budgets of these three Federation agencies. The United Way representatives, chaired by Al Gilmore of Blue. Cross/Blue Shield of Nebraska, included various members of the business community in Omaha who volunteer to review agency operations and make recommendations to the United Way Budget Panel. Our presentation to the United Way representatives concentrated on the Federation's commitment to both an agenda of continuity and a human services agenda, particularly involving social development for our youth, services for, the aged and family counselling. It is these human services programs which are supported by United Way dollars. However, the Jewish Federation of Omaha continues to emphasize that these two agendas are dependent on each other and that programs which benefit from United Way allocations are critical to maintaining a vibrant and healthy Jewish community in the Omaha area.
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Community event next Wednesday The entire Jewish community is invited, at no charge, to a 1996 UJA/Federation Campaign community event Wednesday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m., at Highland Country Club. Guest speaker is television news personality Linda Scherzer, who covered the Gulf War and the Mideast Peace Process for CNN. purrently, she is Arab Affairs Correspondent ^for Israel Television, covering Palestinian autonomy and developments in the territories. In order to facilitate plans for adequate seating, people who plan to attend are asked to call the Federation office at 334-8200.
Keep those coats comrng! By Barbara Chandler, Federation communications director Project WARM-UP is in its fourth week and the response has been remarkable. Collection of coats, hats, gloves and mittens continues at all area synagogues and the Jewish Community Center. Because of space limitations due to construction. Temple Israel will have their Project WARM-UP collection box available for donations from November 10-19. Temple members are urged to fill their collection box during that time, and bring additional donations after Nov. 19 to one of the other synagogues or to the J.C.C. Project WARM-UP collections will continue through Super Sunday, Dec. 10. That day, volunteers will sort and pack the clothing for shipment to the Jewish Joint Distribution Committee which will, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State, distribute the coats in the former Soviet Union. Tom Vann, Super Sunday co-chairman with Trenton Magid, remarked, "I find it heartwarming to see by the large response to our coat collection request, that the Omaha Jewish community is so generous toward the people of the former Soviet Union who are in desperate need."
By Bernie Mosow You leave town for a few days and what happens? Lots of stuff! Jack and I decided (at the last minute) to help our newest grandson celebrate his first birthday, only to find Lincoln much changed and yet much the same. The change I am talking about is the resignation by Cathy Kushner as executive director of the UncolnYWCA. Cathy is a remarkable woman—she has strong personal values that she brings to her work and those principles as well as her tenacity and vision are the very things that make her a sought after executive. Her new position will be vice president for institutional advancement at a college in New York state where she will be responsible for fund-rais-, ing and public relations. On a personal note, I must add that Cathy was the first person my childrens' age that I met when we first arrived in Lincoln. She was warm and loving and made me, feel very much at home—like I had another daughter I'll miss you, Cathy, but I wish you the best. On World Food Day, which was during our absence. End Hunger Awards were given to members of the Lincoln community. One went to Yale Gotsdiner for his successful effort in encouraging the use of donation collection caiis at regular meetings of Kiwanis clubs. Approximately $2,000 a year is raised to help support the operational costs of the citywide Emergency Food Pantry System. Another award went to Congregation B'nai Jeshurun for being a resource to count on when the Lincoln Action Programs' pantry is low on food and personal care supplies. The awards are sponsored locally by the Inter Church Ministries of Nebraska and nationally by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the End Bill Sullivan of the JCC maintienanee departHunger Network. ment unload* ooata donated for "Project Congratulations, Yale and South Street Temple! WARM-UP."
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BrBcitUwis We waoMii wtio an «i]Melad to be aimtiw aodT dever when it oomee to menu eetectiiHif fir ipeeial occanons shmlld be grateAil we weren't in charge of the recent United Nationa Annivenaiy Dinner. I found it intereating to nad about the diffieultiee involved in deddlng what to serve at THE BANQUET-the careful thought necessary to remember which cultural group would be offended if served certain meats or fish made me luiow how easy we have it when cooking for family meals. Beef was ruled out, as was shelifish, for reasons not too difficult to understand. Then, the old standby, ctiicken, was considered but thought too ordinary. Somebody came up with the idea of vegetarian fare, but that was ruled out, lest somebody think they weren't considered important enough for more elaborate food. Apparently, according to my source, it was a really big deal and the famous reetauranteur who was responsible for everything was going nuts with indecision. Somebody suggested they consult the woman considered a maven-the one who had been on the White House staff for at least one President, and who has written books and newspaper column! on the subject of correct protocol for eveiy eccaaioD. I thoufht that was a good idea, ainoe her viewa OB such things hav« been respected for a long time. I think I remember reading she recommended lamb for the entree, since that was a meat mentioned way ba^ in biblical times of many different folks. I don't know how they solved the problems of those who nevertheless found it unacceptable....fortunately that wasn't my concern. I did think the entire businesB was more than a Uttle interesting. Think about it: ordinarily an important dinner has the input of the best chef available, whose selections' include dishes most of us never heard of and will not likely encounter soon. For this very special meal, the sensibilities of people firom every comer of civilization (and the U.N.) had to be considered. People who might be insulted enough to create a political nightmare in the delicate world of diplomacy. Now tell the truth...aren't you glad you only have to decide between brisket and chicken? And admit it: you could get away with just the brisket if you added kugel to appease Uncle Itzie, who prefers fowl. Personally, I wouldn't mind calling Letitia Baldridge for suggestions, but I'm not sure she knows about kasha and vamishkas. I suppose the bottom line is simple for the average hostess. She cooks what her guests most ei\joy. I'm just happy I wasn't in charge of that U.N. Dinner.
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Jewiih Family Servioe and Women's American ORT are planning for Pn^ect Dreidel 1996 and are inviting the community to participate. Project Dreidel is the Hanukkah gift distribution service for local Jewish children in need. Individuals or Jewish organizations can respond by either buying gifts for the children or dc^nating money to Jewish Family Service so that volunteers can shop for and wrap gifts. Jewish Family Service would like those people purchasing gifts to consider a gift of Jewish content such as a book, game or puzzle. It is also asked that the gift be wrapped or tagged with a child's age range, sex and gift contents, and brought to the JFS office by Dec. 15. Last year, some families chose to donate money or purdbase a gift for Project Dreidel in lieu of one night of Hanukkah gift-giving in their own home. For information, call Jewish Family Service, 3302024.
The Jewish Community Center youth basketball program will start Sunday, Nov. 6, and run for 20 weeks through March 24, 1996. The leagues have been aet up for ages 4 throu^ 17. They will consist of 10 weeks of fundamentals and practice gamea, and 10 weeks of league play, contests and toumamenta. The second half of the program will be a parentcoached league. Parent volunteers are needed. For information or to register, call Nancy Leutzinger, health and physical education suiMrvisor, at 334-6422. Registration can also be made at the member services desk.
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Couneilor Klaas Heb«l of Wltt«n, Germany, recites the Planter's Prayer at the Jewish National Fund's Hadaasah tree-planting center in Jeniaalem. Uraelis and Gtrmans plant saplings- to celebrate 'everUuting' friendtliip. JERUSALEM — *We must never forget tiie historically unique sufferings of the Jewish people. May the roota of tlie trees we plant strike deep to further expand our growing ties,* said Councilor Klaus Hebel of Witten, Germany, near Dusseldorf. Mr. Hebel was speaking on behalf of Mayor Klaus
Lohmann of Witten and a 36-member delegation of the town's 103,000 citizens. The ceremony, which took place at the Jewish National Fund's Hadaasah tree-planting center in Jerusalem, brought the citizens of Witten together with Israel's Lev HaSharon Regional Council to celebrate 30 years of IsraeU-German reconciliation. Yitzhak Yeshiyahu, Lev HaSharon regional chairman, commended former Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion of Israel and former Chancellor Konrad Adenauer of Germany for overcoming postwar tensions and establishing reconciliation between their nations. Martina KUner, Witten historian and editor of *We Cannot Forget,* an anthology of 800 biographies of Jewish townspeople who were killed in the Holocaust, called the tree-planting an uplifting event. Besides placing saplings in the ground and reciting the Planter's Prayer in German, guests were briefed on JNFs 93-year history of afforestation, land development and environmental activities in Israel. At the end, each visitor received a personalized JNF certificate bearing the inscription, *I planted a tree for peace.* This was not the only instance of a prominent German planting trees in Israel. RecenUy, while reciting the Planter's Prayer in German, Brandenburg's Interior Minister Alvin Ziel and Deputy Interior Miniater Wolfgang Pfaf planted saplings at JNF's tree-planting center at Hadasaah Hospital in Jerusalem.
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ByHanyAUen Pall in New En^and is a i breathtaking sight. The a very minimal Jewish education brii^t red and orange leaves paint a stunning landOmaha's wonderful Gordman Educational Center scape, on the Berkshire hills. Driving along tl^e could hold several times its current day school Connecticut River, one hardly notices the dying old attendance. Reading the Ne# York Times Sunday mill towns set among the blazing fohage of the Oak editions, one is always startled to find not only the and Maple forests. large number of intermarriages but the fact that The Stockbridge main street is just as Norman many are co-ofliciate^ by a rabbi and a minister. Rockwell painted it in America's halycon days of The cult of self-gratification has fully overcome the naivite before World War II. Guests still relax on age-old Jewish tradition of community responsibiUthe wicker chairs set neatly on the grand porch of i ty the 18th-century Red Lion Inn, One of the most magnificent partnerships among The ambience seems far removed from the Jews has been the symbolic relationship of America of 0.J. Simpson and Louis Farrakahn and American Jews with Israel. I have no doubt that Mr. Gingrich's "contract with America." the energy which the American Jewish world put But rural New England in all of its fall finery is into that relationship was not only crucial for ', hardly all of America now five years from the cen- Israel, but the salvation of Jewish life in the United tury's end—and what a bloody century it has been. States. Israel turne^^moribund Jewish communiSo how do we as visitors from Israel see this great ty, one that was reluflldt to be visible on the poUtiand magnificent piece of real estate which is cal scene, into a vibrant and forward-looking conAmerica and what of the Jewish community spread gregation. as it is irom "sea to shining-sea?" I see that relationship in rather a free fall now. Alexander de Toqueville described America as a The current marketing slogan of the UJA is 'ship sailing a summers sea." The American waters instructive. No longer is the appeal based on the seemed more turbulent than a summers calm concept, Ve are one," the new slogan is for ourocean. selves, for our children, for Israel, forever." Wallace Peterson of the UNL Economics departEven our children are now in second place to our ment has authored a thoughtful and penetrating own needs and Israel, of course, is in third place. analysis of what he calls 'the silent depression'— The Jerusalem Report (if you don't subscribe to the stagnation in real terms of middle class the magazine, rush to get an order form) carried a incomes over the past dozen years. Whether or not story on the coming transfer of some 500 billion this is the cause—America seemed an angrier dollars of Jewish wealth to a new generation and country than we always remembered it. the impact this would have on Jewish philanFor those of us whose careers and lives were thropy. shaped in the self confident 1950's and 1960's It was clear that the inheritora of thia wealth (before Vietnam) America's apparent loss of pur- were much less interested in Jewish causes than pose is troubling. the generation which will bequeath it. Non-Jewish But what of Jewish life? We davened in shuls causes will have a higher priority than Jewish from Seattle to Fairfield, Conn., smooshed with lay ones, according to the article. It is reflective of the persons over many a Shabbat and holiday table, cultural assimilation of Jews with significant negahad a chance to listen to many bright and dedicat- tive implications for Jewish life in America. ed professionals laboring in Jewish communal serBut there are positives—the report card is neivice, read Jewish journals and dozens of Anglo- ther one of all "A's" or all "Fs". We shall write of Jewish papers—our conclusion: Jewish life in this in greater detail in future columns. America is better than most Israelis give it credit OMISSION for, but not nearly so good as American Jews think it is. In last week's issue of the Jewish Press, Erich Fully a quarter of American Jewish kids are now Klein was pictured using the new Lift Ride Chair, in Jewish day school—a remarkable achievement. which was recently given to the Rose Blumkin Many are there for the wrong reasons but it is of no Jewish Home by LOVE (League Offering matter—they are there. But three quarters of Volunteers to the, Elderly). A photo caption was Jewish children are receiving either no or, at best, inadvertently omitted.
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YES will meet Monday at the JCC. The board meeting starts at 9:45 a.m. English class, YES talk discussion group and bingo all start at 10:30 a.m. YES choral group will rehearse at 11. Free blood pressure screening is at 11:30. Following lunch at noon, Dr. Freund will speak. For transportation, call 330-4272. WALK-IN DROP-IN Walk-In Drop-In will meet Thursday at the JCC. Exercise will start at 10 a.m.; bingo at 10:30; and English class at 11. Bring a dairy sack lunch to eat at 11:30. At noon, the romantic comedy 'French Kiss" will be shown in the Blumkin Home auditoi;ium. Popcorn will be served. Transportation is available. BREADBREAKERS Thomas Lusby, agent in charge of the Omaha office of the FBI, will speak to B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers Wednesday at noon at Regency West Best Western, according to Leon Polikov, chairman for November.
The November membership luncheon meeting is Friday, Nov. 17, 12:30 p.m., at Caniglia's Venice Inn. Cost is $6.50. Chuch Arnold will discuss the , importance of health and fitness during the senior years. Participants are asked to bring a wrapped and tagged gift for Chanukah's Project Dreidel. Mail reservation form by Nov. 10 to Helen Rifkin, 9302 Bemis Plaza #2, Omaha 68114. Visions will spend the afternoon on a self-guided tour of Con Agra's Currier and Ives Collection, and dinner at Angie's Restaurant Sunday, Nov. 19, 2:30 p.m. Cost is $12.50. Send reservation form by Nov. 10 to Jean and Wally Elkon, 1005 N. 63rd St., Omaha 68132. Visions will attend the Dundee Dinner Theatre Sunday, Dec. 3. Dinner is at 5 p.m., and the show, "Anything Goes," starts at 6 p.m. Cost is $20 per person. Space is limited. Send reservation form with full payment to Ethel Goldston, 10530 Pacific St., #104, Omaha 68114.
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By Natalie Weinstein JewUh Bulletin of Northern California By year's end, nearly every Jewish congregation and organization in the East Bay will plug into the Internet to reach more Jews — and one another. Dubbed "FedNet: On-line with the Jewish Community of the Greater East Bay," the project will thrust 22 synagogues and more than 20 agencies and groups into cyberspace much sooner than if they'd tried going online individually.
By Gil Kezwer TORONTO (JTA) - A former bodyguard for Yasser Arafat, whom Canada has attempted to deport for more than a year, is trying to be released from protective custody. At a bail hearing recently, Wahid Khalil Baroud, 45, who was a bodyguard for Palestine Liberation Organization leader Arafat, said he came to Canada in 1991 from Greece "to rejoin my family and Uve in peace with my children." Baroud's wife and three children, who came to Canada in 1990,
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Achille Lauro victim mourned on 10th anniversary of hijacking
By Daniel Kurtsman WASHINGTON (JTA) — For Lisa and Ilsa appeals to broaden anti-terrorism efforts, including 'KUnghofTer, the pain endures. the passage of anti-terrorism legislation in Ten years ago, their parents, Leon and Marilyn Congress. ^'Klinghofrer, boarded the Achille Lauro cruise ship, "We cannot allow terrorists to gain a stronger where they were to celebrate their wedding foothold in this country," Ilsa Klinghoffer said, anniversaiy. Two days after setting sail, Palestinian referring to the bombings of the federal building in terrorists brutally shot their wheelchair-bound Oklahoma City and the Worid Trade Center m New father and threw him overboard in the York. Mediterranean. "We do not want other Americans to feel the pain Klinghofler's daughters have since dedicated of watching their parents being held hostage, torthemselves to fighting the scourge of terrorism. tured and murdered," she said. "We want the govThrough their selfless and courageous efforts, Usa ernment to have the power to protect our civil liberand Ilsa Klinghoffer transformed terrorisni and its ties." victims from the abstract and became — and While in Washington, the KUnghoffers met with remain — the personificatioii of the threat of terror- Senfete M^ority Leader Bob Dole (R-Kan.), House bm," said Abraham Foxman, national director of Judiciary Committee Chairman Henry Hyde (R-Ill.) Anti-Defamation L«ague, at a Washington ceremo- and Rep. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) to discuss the ny this week commemorating the 10th anniversary urgency of passing anti-terrorism legislation. of Leon's death. The legislation, currently stalled in the House, Together with their mother, who has since died, would ban fund-raising by terrorist groups, increase Lisa and Ilsa Klinghoffer established the criminal sentences for convicted terrorists and give EDinghoffer Memorial Foundation of the ADL in federal law enforcement agencies more tools to 1986 — a foundation dedicated to combating the investigate suspected terrorists. breat of terrorism through education, legal and In his remarks, Samuel Berger, the Clinton Bgislative means. administration's deputy national security adviser, At the ceremony, Lisa and Ilsa Klinghoffer were said, 'Klinghoffer's death reminds us why America oined by ADL leaders and a senior Clinton admin- must — and will — remain an aggressive leader in •tration official in marking the occasion with the global fight against terrorism."
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'Roster of bigots' gathered before march NEW YORK (JTA) — A "roster of ibigota" spewed racism and anU-Semitism at a two-day conference in Washington prior to the Million Man March, ajscording to a report from the Anti-Defamation League released rficently. The report, "The Other Face of Farrakhan: A Hate-Filled Prelude to the Million Man March," documents the Black Holocaust Nationhood Conference, which took place the same weekend as ^^on of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan's Oct. 16 mlfch. The conference's speakers included some of the most virulent and outspoken anti-Semites and conspiracy theorists in the black community, including several NOI officials. "For two days, the conference halls rang with raw bigotry," snid Abraham Foxman, ADL national director. "The rhetoric of violence and hate boomed from reinstated Nation of Islam minister Khalid Muhammad, NOI's National Youth Minister Quanell X and other well-known extremists.*" The 2,000 black men and women in attendance, who regarded themselves as the militant contingent of .the Million Man March, met in two Washington, D.C., high schools, the report said. In introducing keynote speaker Muhammad, conference organizer Malik Zulu Shabazz said, "We want to bring on a man who makes the Jews pee in their pants at night," the report said. Shabazz, a former Howard University student, gained notoriety in the pro-Farrakhan community for leading anti-Semitic chants at Howard University student rallies last year. According to the ADL report, Muhammed said at the gathering: "We have lost over 600 million at the hands of the white man in the last 6,000 years. That is 100 times worse than the so-called Holocaust of the so-called Jew, the imposter Jew." Other speakers — who, according to the report, often were pro-Farrakhan black figures known for their anti-white, anti-Asian, anti-Semitic, antiCatholic and homophobic views — included Professor Leonard Jeffries of the City College of New York and Professor Tony Martin of Wellesley College. According to the ADL, Quanell X, whose original name is Quanell Evans, reportedly said to the conference, "Are six million lives worth more than 150 million black Uves? All those Jews can go straight to hell." Foxman said, 'Clearly, the extremism of the Black Holocaust Nationhood Conference contrasted sharply with the broad-based Million Man March, where the overwhelming Bityority of men on the Mall came together to embrace the themes of atonement, responsibility and solidarity." Hundreds of thousands of black men took part in the march, which was also sponsored by Ber\jamin Chavis, the ousted executive director of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
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