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Omaha Passport to Israel program The Omaha Jewish community wants every Jewish child to experience Israel, and the Jewish Federation of Omaha has launched a new program to help flnance the trip. The Omaha Passport to Israel program is a parttiership in which families, their congregation and the Federation all contribute to a special savings account in the child's name. Within eight years, the child can have $4,000 to use for a trip that provides I Jewish learning and living experience in Israel. AH funds are managed by Bank Leumi Trust Company of New York. A sub-account will be opened for each participant. The Passport to Israel program is open for enrollment to third graders at Omaha's synagogues, who ire enrolled in an approved program of religious itudies, with family membership in good standing II the Jewish Federation of Omaha. The program requires a minimum annual family ontribution of $150, which will be matched up to 1250 annually by the Federation. The congregation ivill contribute an additional $500 per child, and iccrued interest is also added. Total funds availible will be $4,000, and must be used for an Israel irogram approved by the Bureau of Jewish Education. ' The impetus to begin an Israel savings program tras the brainchild of the Nebraska Rabbinical Council. *We wanted to help guarantee Israel programs >r our children. We hope that by taking our chilren to Israel, we can provide them with an unfor•ttable experience that will help crystallize their telings about being Jewish. We want to help to trengthen their Jewish identity and boost Jewish ride and confldence," said Rabbi Paul Drazen of leth El Synagogue, Council president. The rabbis brought the idea to the Federation, nd the project was turned over to the Bureau of
Jewish Education for development and implementation. These trips can be a transformative experience for our children, and for our community. We are talking about the future of our Omaha Jewish community, and in the long run, about the survival of American Judaism," said Rabbi Aryeh Azriel of Temple Israel. Rabbi Ruth Ehrenstein of Beyt Shalom and B'nai Israel concurred, "If you talk to any kids who have been to Israel, they will tell you it is the best thing they have ever done. By helping our children, we are helping ourselves." 'It's a marvelous opportunity," said Tom Fellman, Federation president. 'People get extra money with no strings attached, and our children can participate in a once-in-a-lifetime Israel program." "Through the Passport to Israel program, our community helps to reinforce our children's Jewishness and creates a unique bond with Israel," said Howard Bloom, executive director of the Jewish Federation of Omaha. Students can participate in the Israel experience from the summer after tenth grade until their 23rd birthday. Families may withdraw from the program at any time, and will receive a full refund of their own contribution, plus any accrued interest on their portion, 'It's a natural outgrowth of the Jewish education our children already receive in religious schools and at Jewish summer camps," said Spencer Brookstein, Bureau of Jewish Education president. Susie Drazen, executive director of the Bureau of Jewish Education, summed it up by saying, "An investment in our children is an investment of the future of our Jewish community!" Families interested in the Posiport to Israel program should contact Mrs. Drazen at the Bureau of Jewish Education, 334-6446.
Omahans asked to extend hospitality By Barbara Chandler Federation communications director Joyce and Sheldon Cohen, chairmen of the Jewish Federation's Newcomer Committee, are working to bring people together for Passover "We are looking for people who would like to welcome newcomers into their homes for seders and for newcomers to Omaha who would like to have home hospitality," Mrs. Cohen explained. "Often, the people who move to Omaha have left family in other parts of the country — or other countries. Nothing makes you feel more at home than sharing holidays with family, and this is an opportunity to show our newcomers how very warm and welcoming the Omaha Jewish community is, she continued. "Growing up, we remember our own families always welcomed newcomers into our homes, which was nice for them and made our holiday meals much more interesting and fun. Today, we continue that tradition with our own family. Opening our home, shows our children the meaning of tzedakah and introduces them to all kinds of people with many different experiences to share. Anyone who offers their home will certainly receive as much as they give," she concluded. Jan Perelman, Federation staff director for the Newcomer's program, suggested that those interested in hosting newcomers, or any newcomers who would like to spend Passover with Omaha families, should call the Federation office at 334-8200, ext. 210, and she will orronge for Mr. ond Mrs. Cohen to contact tliem.
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ADALYNN (LONDON) NOG^ Services for Adalynn Nogg were held Feb. 27 at Beth El Synagogue. Burial was at Beth El Cemetery. She died Feb. 26 at the age of 75. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernie "I-Go- Nogg. Survivors include a son, Steve of Omaha; two daughters, Lynne Weinberger of Akron, Ohio, and Jane Fruchtman of Toledo, Ohio; two sisters, June Goodbinder of Omaha and Edith Cohen of Palm Springs, Calif.; a brother, Eugene London of Los Angeles; and eight grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Ernie Nogg Memorial Fund, c/o Jewish Federation of Omaha; or the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home.
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Letters to the Editor Editor's Note: Leonard and Esther DePorte received the following letter from their grandson, Daniel DePorte, who is currently living in Israel.
All readers of the Omaha Jewish Press should be familiar with the name of Hymie Epstein and his remarkable heroism during World War II. As an Army medic, he left his secure location and crawled under heavy fire to provide first aid to severely wounded soldiers who were helpless on the battlefield. Not once, not twice, but three times, Private Epstein went out ignoring his own safety to help his fellow soldiers. The third time, he did not return. Machine gun fire ended his life and thrust this young Jewish soldier into history. In the opinion of many Who had served with him and many over the years who had looked into his heroic exploits that day, Hymie Epstein should have been awarded the country's highest military honor, The Congressional Medal of Honor. A clear explanation as to why this award was not forthcoming is not available to this day. With this issue, the Omaha Jewish Press is joining Epstein-Morgan Post No. 260 JWV and Jewish War Veterans everywhere in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the JWV. The oldest active veterans organization in the United States, the Jewish War Veterans was founded in March, 1896, in response to claims in several magazines of the day that no Jews had served in the armed forces during the Civil War. Records show that more than 8,500 Jews served, most of them in combat. Eight Jews attained the rank of general and more than 600 others became officers. Seven received the Congressional Medal of Honor. Thousands more served the Confederacy, winning praise for courage and loyalty. In all succeeding wars, Jews joined with fellow Americans in serving our country - the United States of America. On pages 6-7 of this issue are some of the stories and photos associated with Epstein-Morgan Post. We heartily thank the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society for preserving this information and for making it available to us. Were it not for the NJHS, much of this information would have been lost or abandoned. Many years have gone by since Hymie Epstein gave his life for his fellow man aiid for his country. Hopefully, the Omaha Jewish Press with the help of the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society, will keep his memory - and the memory of our many other veterans - alive for generations yet unborn.
A maw (sMMw With this issue, I am starting my 19th year as editor of the Omaha Jewish Press, a record period of longevity in the more than 75-year-old history of this newspaper. Over the past several weeks, I have received many inquiries regarding the ads that have appeared here and in other Jewish papers in the region. These ads are offering applicants the opportunity to assume the editorship of the Omaha Jewish Press. By way of explanation, let me say that the presence of a new editor doesn't mean that I will be leaving. I.I will just be moving to the position of editor emeritus, a part-time position that will aflbrd me more time to spend with my children and grandchildren. I also will have the opportunity to detach myself from the rigors of daily publishing responsibility and spend more time on in-depth projects.
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Dear Mom, Bubbie, Zaydie and Angel: Shalom from Jerusalem. ' If you want to, you can share this letter with the rest of the community. Well, I've been here almost a month now, and every day I love it more and more. I can't explain the great feeling of being here in a city and country where I'm surrounded by Jews. All my brothers and sisters. ^ Briefly—Heite, at Simchat Ha'Tora, I am up quite early in the morning, eat breakfast and then study for four to five hours. Alter lunch, I work as an apprentice to a contractor six to seven hours. After work, all students meet with Rabbi Schwartz for supper and Mishna Study. Free time is really good. I get to spend a lot of time with my best friend, Josh Gronbher, and I see Evan Saltzman quite a bit. There are several friends here in Israel from Omaha. 1 really want to thank everybody for helping me find my path in life. If not for the NCSY tour last summer, I would never had known the joy of being here. G-d really touched me on the shoulder, took my hand, and brought me here to our homeland. 1 would urge every Jewish teen to get involved with NCSY. . .It's the best organization going for kids today. What's really weird is that the week runs from Sunday to Thursday. Friday and Shabbat are like Saturday and Sunday at home. I'm getting used to it, and I rather like it. Every year at Passover, we say 'Next year in Jerusalem." Guess what. . .this year I will experience Passover where it was originally celebrated. I'm coming home for a visit in June. I plan to work the summer and prepare to return here for the next school year. I'll call you next week and promise to write again soon. Shalom for now. Danny
Hadassah members plan 'Purim Tea Party' A "Purim Tea Party" for Hadassah members and Associates and Council Bluffs' chapter will celebrate the 84th birthday of Hadassah Wednesday, March 6,1 p.m., at the Jewish'Community Center. Highlighting the celebration will be the musical program of Dr. Michael yablonski, the celebration of Hadassah members who are also 84 years old, and a prize from Borsheims to the woman crowned "Queen Esther." Picture taking of the "hamentashen' parade of hats will also be a part of the 'fun for air afternoon. The slate of officers for the 1996-97 year will be voted on for installation at the May 26 HIES meeting. Nominees are Beth Ginsberg, president; Sherry Taxman, Bonnie Colcher, Susan Taylon, Maxine Simons and Sandy Kohll, vice-presidents. Phyllis Fried is being nominated for recording secretary; Robin Richbell for corresponding secretary; Phyllis Hoffman for treasurer; and Lola Ringlas for Bargain Box treasurer. The afternoon's activities will be free to all guests and members and there will be no fund-raising that afternoon. The event is also open to prospective members. Gifl cards and Tree certificates will be available for purchase.
Dr. Ron Wolfson to speak at Temple Israel Ron Wolfson, a native Omahan, will speak at the Shabbat evening service March 1. His topic will be "The Question Is, Will You Be Jewish?"—Taking a Jewish Journey. An author of books about living Jewishly and communicating Jewish values to children and family. Dr. Wolfson has taught Jewish teachers and faculties at seminars and worj^hops. He credits his family, activities at Beth El, especially youth groups, and summer camp experiences for leading him to a career in Jewish education. Currently, Dr. Wolfson directs the Whizin Institute for Jewish Family Life in Los Angeles and is a principal investigator of Synagogue 2000: a Transdenominational Project for the Synagogue of the 21st Century.
Letter from Israel Eilat Was 'idyllic. The warm spring sun danced lightly on the smooth blue waters of the Gulf of Eilat. One sat around the pool talking of small matters, absorbing the warmth of another leisurely day. There were books to be read and girls to be watched and good food to be enjoyed. Here and there, the white sails of small boats darted toward the markers of the Jordan border while further on at the port, the large 8eedy-looki;ig cargo ships waited patiently to disgorge whatever it was that they were bringing for "consumer Israel." Eilat is one of thos Israel miracles, From a stretch of empty forsaken sand in 1948, it has developed into a world-class resort. The luxury hotels which line the lagoon, attract tourists from around the world, mostly from Europe who come to escape the harsh winters of Scandanavia and England. Eilat is an escape-like Hawaii or Las Vegas it is a state of mind as much as it is a place. So for five days we lazed in the warm sun, taking a one-day interlude to Jordan to view the magnificense of Petra, that ancient Nabatean city carved in the rose-colored rocks of the desert-one of the world's true wonders. So it came as a special shock to finish breakfast on a Sunday morning, and hear that another ter-
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Private Hymie Epstein "medic' was killed in action in the southwest Pacific on Dec. 1, 1942. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Epstein and had. been a member of Aleph Zadek Aleph in Omaha and the Round Table of Jewish Youth, which sponsored a 'buy-a-bomber" campaign in his memory. According to an article by George Weller of the Chicago Daily News Foreign Service, "Epstein was a medical aide with the American Troops near Sanananda in the South Pacific. His group was sent Hymie Epstein out to carry rations to one of the units cut off in the forest. The Japs opened fire on the group. Suddenly, a man about eight feet ahead of Epstein was hit in the neck by a machine gun bullet. "And this little kid crawls right from the mud to the wounded man. He gets out his sulfanilmide powder and bandages, and lying on his back also, binds the wounded man's neck. Then he crawled back with bullets all around him," according to Mqj. Bert ZeefT, who had already fought From left: Ben Abrahamson, Max Belgrade and in two wars. Sol Lawman saluting the American Flag at MemoriaJ Day "A second time when another man was hit, Epstein Services at various local cemeteries. crawled out, dressed the man's wounds, and with fire all around him, got back. However, at dawn when the Japanese became more accurate with their machine guns, Epstein crawled out again to help a man who was hit. Five I minutes later, word was passed up the line that Epstein was dead. He had stayed a little too long," \ Excerpts (rom
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'-Pictured are members and their wives who ierved as volunteers at a Vets Hospital bingo tarty. Included are Les Waxman, Charlotte ind Commander Sam Kaplan, Esther Vaxman, Ethel and Sam Rosenstein, Ida and }ol Mann, Reva and Morris Ruderman, and mlumnist Henry Stem. i
-Les Waxman reported on elTorts to obtain a state lag for the Veterans Hospital and received one I'om Missouri. It will be presented by Waxman, Sol llann and Commander Sam Rosenstein. -A letter was read about honoring the 75th inniversary of the recruitment of Jewish Jhaplains for military service. Sol Mann and larry Paskowitz will lay the Mogen David wreath It memorial services at Forest Lawn Cemetery. -Volunteers are needed to read the names of {olocaust victims at Yom Hashoah services. -Members are asked to bring a record of their iCtivities and accomplishments for a "Book of lecords." Also, the life story of the National JWV I now available in the Jewish Federation Ubrary. -Members of Post 260 meet every third Sunday of le month nt (he"J."
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"Izadore (Iz) Lewis is probably Omaha's most professional amateur show producer" is the way the South Omaha Sun described him in 1963. For 20 years, Iz had already produced approximately 250 shows, most of them for Veteran's Hospitals. For many years after that, he continued to produce shows at the Veteran's Hospital under the sponsorship of the Omaha JWV, Iz was born and raised in South Omaha, where he attended South High School. In 1939, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps, where he and two fellow Corpsmen arranged and directed shows in New Mexico, Ohio and Georgia. He served until April, 1944. In 1946 or 1947, his brother-in-law. Dr. J.M. Margolin, Commander of the Jewish War Veterans, talked him into joining the organization on condition that Iz would work with the hospital and JWV in putting on shows. After the Veterans Hospital opened in Omaha in 1951, Iz began producing shows for the patients. He secured the talent by talking to local night club owners, and lined up other local talent himself Many awards came to the Epstein-Morgan Post in recognition of its outstanding service. The group also provided variety shows at the Orpheum Theater for a fund-raising activity, with entertainers giving freely of their time. In addition to providing shaving kits to VA hospital patients and visiting them, the Omaha JWV purchased a TV set for the Lincoln VA hospital; raincoats for OmahaCouncil Bluffs area school safety patrol; and Izadore Lewis sent packages of food and other necessities to show producer Americans serving in Viet Nam.
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'Giving dollars to help scholars' "Giving dollars to help scholars" was the purpose of the student aid scholarship fund promoted by Omaha's JWV for many years. All moneys collected were used to assist deserving students to attain a college education. JWV sought out the assistance of high school principals and supervisors for guidance services to select students who needed flnancial assistance for college but had not been awarded any other scholarships.
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"In every branch of our armed forces and in every theater of war from the American Revolution on, there were Jewish men and women meeting their responsibilities as American citizens. By strength, they and other American citizens maintained this nation They fought that their' nation might live." So wrote noted newspaperman I. KaufinEtn in his book about American Jews in World War II According to President Harry S. Truman, "The Jewish men and women of the armed forces were motivated by unity of purpose and animated by faith in the American way of life."
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JWV Post 260 aids in community services Since the inception on Jan. 1, 1944, the Epstein Morgan Omaha Post #260 of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States has dedicated itself to charity and serving the needs of the people of greater Omaha.
Did you know... . . . .about 250,000 Jews were mobilized for military service in World War I? ... .about 9,000 Jews held commissions as officers in World War I? . . . .approximately 1,160 medals, awards and citations were issued to Jews, including three Congressional Medals of Honor, in World War 1? ... .In World War II, nearly 750,000 Jews served in the military with one-third assigned to the Air Force? Although the shows and entertainment are a thing of the past, the JWV members still go to the VA Hospital every Tuesday to visit with veterans who are patients, and, once every three months, host a m^jor bingo party.
Copies of thB Nebraska Jewish Historical Society annual journal "Remembering World War 11" are now available for $2.50 each in the NJHS business office at the Jewish Community Center.
Members of JWV Post 260 present a check for the JCC Building Endowment Fund in appreciation and thanks for the use of the facilities. From left: Nate Marcus, quartermaster; Phil Cofman, JCC director; Sol Mann, commander; and Sol Lagman, Post commander. From 0 high of over 600 members and n membership roster of about 160, the organization now functions with a couple dozen members working on projects and community services. This is undoubtedly because most of the aging members ore World War II veterans with very few from Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf War. In the not-too-distant past, the JWV members purticipnted, and continue to participate, in Yom Hn'atzmaut flag-raising ceremonies at the Jewish Community Center; and recently they gave an Americon flag and a troop banner to the JCC (./IJ Boy ^j Scouts.
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Gil Shaham, violinist, will perform in ' the Tuesday Musical Concert series March 6, 8 p.m., at Joslyn's Witherspoon Conceit Hall. i Mr. Shaham has performed with the Jerusalem Symphony, the | New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony, the Cleveland Orchestra, Gil Shaham the Philadelphia Ordhestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the San Francisco, Montreal and Detroit symphonies, among other mtyor North American orchestras. For information, call 402-393-9724 or 402-5514805.
OMISSION A paragraph was inadvertently omitted from copy submitted to the Jewish Press for The Frifdc! Notebook column, wliidh appeared on page 9 of the Feb. 23 issue. That pariifrraph follows; Mo.na Peterson, Academy director, said. "We are pratef'ul 10 Scott Littky.'Jiidaic Studie.s teacher, for devclopiiif,' and ,prclieslrating our Tu BiShvat Spirit Duy, and we thiink our entire staff for the input and cooperation that make creative learning a reality nt Friedel,"
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The story of Creation, hand-painted by children in the Child Development Center at the Jewish Community Center, with instructor Carole Greenberg, is on display in the hallway across from the library. These paintings, as seen through the eyes of children.
Passover recipes wanted The Jewish Press has announced that it is seeking redpes from its readers for inclusion'in issues before the Passover holiday. Readers are asked to type their favorite recipes and bring or mail them to the Press oflice in the Jewish Community Center. The source of all recipes should be included. Information may be obtained by calling Morris Maline, editor, at 334-6450.
Auditions to be held The Omaha Community Playhouse has announced auditions will be held Tuesday, March 26, and Wednesday, March 27, both at 7 p.m., for :'West Side Story." An ensemble of singers and dancers to play characters ages 16-25, as well as four character men, will be cast. Auditions will be held at the Playhouse, reached via the west stage entrance. For information, call 553-4890.
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Irene Gut Opdyke to keynote annual meeting The tr<ie story of Irene Gut Opdyke, during World War II, isl undoubtedly one of the! moat extraordinary tales I of human heroism imag-| inable. As a Polishl Patholic teenager, shel risked her life daily! throughout those darkl years, to protect Jews! marked for death by the| Gestapo. Forced to work as the I housekeeper for a| German Mtyor, she nevertheless continued to pass vital information to the Jews in the Tarnopol Ghetto and regularly smuggled food and supplies to those hiding in the Polish forest. But perhaps her greatest achievement and act of courageous humanity was to shelter 12 Jews for a year in the basement of the villa of the very German soldier for whom she was forced to work. Even when the German occupiers were driven from her land, Ms. Opdyke's adventures were far from over. In the final months of the war, she joined a highly successful group of partisan saboteurs and soon found her name on the Russian Red Army's "Most Wanted" list. By an ironic twist of
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Benefit concerts are often put together to spotlight a famous performer, hoped to be the draw for a big ticket price, with accompaniment sometimes as large as a symphony orchestra. Not only was this formula not used for the Tifereth Israel Synagogue benefit concert held last Sunday afternoon, it was not necessary and, in fact, most certainly would have detracted from the intimate nature of the event. Dallas Symphony Orchestra cellist Michael Coren performed with pianist Marina Fabrikant in a concert which was nothing short of inspirational, giving renewed credence to the concept that bigger is not necessarily better. First on the program was the Boccherini Sonata in A mtuor. The start of the Adagio Molto movement showed signs of the complexities of performing together for the first time and taking a rehearsal hiatus for Shabbat, in other words, it was a bit tenuous. However, by its midpoint, Ms. Fabrikant began to show what an exceptional accompanist she is, bending to the will of the soloist and getting into his head, while Mr. Coren took command of his instrument and made it work for him with a deep and resounding sonority that stirs the soul as only a cello can. By the second movement, marked Allegro moderato and which is extraordinarily difficult, it was as if the artists were joined at the hip. The next selection, the Sonata in G minor by Beethoven, is much more a duet than solo with accompaniment. Beethoven was an extremely gifted pianist in hi,; own right and therefore refused to let the instrument be relegated to backup status. Obviously, this called for a much different dynamic between Ms. Fabrikant and Mr. Coren. They made the transition seem effortless, more of an emotional dialogue or sharing of feelings than playing of music. They commenced the typically Beethoven melodic balancing act with thematic lines echoing back and forth, communicating with a nod of the head, twist of a shoulder, or side glance. Watching these chamber musicians perform approached watching choreography. It truly was music in motion and by the pyrotechnical gymnastics of the Rondo movement, perspiration was more than a little evident. To conclude the first half, Mr. Coren selected Max Bruch'i hauntingly beautiful setting of Kol Nidre. For the largely Jewish audience, this piece embodies the soul of Judaism and, played by these Jewish artists with their understanding of its meaning, took the piece beyond the bounds of music and into the realm of prayer. Beside* the pure beauty of the sound and the welling up of emotion, watching the expression of ecstasy on the musiciana' faces tranifized the listeners and gave them a short glimpse of what it must be like to have such talent end what it must be like to share it with others.
At it's conclusion, there were a few tears and more than one Amen. At the opening of the second half, Rabbi Stanley Rosenbaum informed those in attendance that two bombs had exploded in Israel kilUng as many as fifty people. This tragic statement set the stage for Ernest Bloch's Schelomo, Hebrew Rhapsody. The opening, an appropriate lamentation with strident chords which made extraordinary demands on both players, was executed with precision and grace. The Middle Eastern tonality made it easy for the audience to picture the sites and sounds of Jewish antiquity. Although not programmatic per se, performed as it was by Mr. Coren and Ms. Fabrikant, Schelomo led this listener to imagine Judaism as emotion, not stripped of tradition and practice, but rather revealing from what seed those traditions and practices grew. The audience rightly demanded an encore and the artists gladly complied with Bloch's The Prayer. Well suited for the Synagogue setting, this piece with obvious Chassidic roots is perfect for the cello. Closest in range to the human voice, it lets us approach the instrument more easily and accept what it has to say. A fitting end to a fitting event.
Carnivals and the whole Megillah Hearing, annually, the retelling of the story of Esther is a mitzvah incumbent upon Jews. Temple B'nai Jeshurun and Tifereth Israel Synagogue invite all to join in this heritage of the ages as the saga of Esther, Mordechai, Achashvayrosh, and the evil Haman is recpunted. All are encouraged to wear costumes, bring graggers, and take a place among the generations of Jews who have celebrated Purim in this way. B'nai Jeshurun's Purim Carnival will take place at the Temple March 3 at noon. The reading ofrth^ Megillah is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., March 4 Anyone interested in helping with the Carnival al^^ asked to call Audrie Berman at 488-6886. Helpers are also needed to tray and serve hamantaschen and other refreshments following the Megillah reading. To help, simply come and volunteer at that time. At Tifereth Israel, USY has planned the Purim Carnival. In addition to carnival booths, there will be a buffet dinner. The Carnival will begin March 4 at 4:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 5:45 p.m., and the Megillah reading at 6:46 p.m. USYen would like to have a cake walk for the children attending the Carnival and they would greatly appreciate any donation* of kosher cakas, brownJe* or cookies. The baked goods may be dropped off at the Synagogue March 3, or immediately preceding the Carnival. ^J
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WALK-IN DROP-IN Walk-In Drop-In will meet Thursday at the JCC. Larisa's exercise class starts at 10 a.m. Bingo will start at 10:30, and English class starts at 11. Bring t\ dairy sack lunch to eat at 11:45 a.m. At 12:15 •p.m., the video "Nat King Cole" will be, shown. Transportation is available. RUSSIAN CLUB The Russian Club will meet Friday, March 8, at the JCC. Exercise starts at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. in room 10. Moscow news and a Russian video will be shown at noon. For transportation, call 334-6521. VISIONS !• March membership luncheon will be held Friday, March 15, 12:30 p.m., at Caniglia's Venice Inn. Cost is $6.50 per person. Diane Howell, owner of the Red Square import store, will be a guest. Send reservation form with payment by March 8 to Vera, Lewis, 5424 LaFayette Ave., Omaha, NE 68132. Visions will travel to Kansas City to view the Smithsonian exhibit Wednesday, April 24. Cost is '$57 per person and includes deluxe motorcoach transportation, coffee, muffins and juice in the inoming, a box lunch en route, all admission fees and tickets, a snack and movies on tOlir, dinner land cabaret entertainment at the Hotel Savoy. Transportation will depart from the JCC at 7 a.m. and return at approximately 10:30 p.m. Send reservation form with full payment by April 12 to Betty Sanford, 9205 Western Ave., #127, Omaha, NE 68114. For more information, call Margaret at 334(B521, or Harry Alloy at 551-6871. , Visions presents a Wisconsin Dells vacation from June 17-20. Cost is $359 per person double occupancy, or $445 single occupancy. Trip includes deluxe coach transportation, two nights at Wisconsin Dells, one night in Dubuque, Iowa, three evening meals, seven shows and attractions, free time in Amana, Iowa, entertainment on the bus, a professional escort and more. Send reservation application with $50 deposit as soon as possible to Betty Sanford, 9205 Western Ave., #127, Omaha, VE 68114.
Shakespeare said it: "Now is t^e winter of our discontent* And indeed, for me, this winter has meant ICE!olation. I slipped on an icy patch Jan. 8 in my garage, and slammed into the bumper of my car like a jet taking off from the deck of an aircraft carrier. Result-torn ligaments; tendons and hairline cracks in my left knee. Oy Vey! Gevaltl The pain! I was housebound for six weeks. Thafs the reason for my not attending Oldtimers meetings during that period. However, as another 'Arthur"-General Douglas MacArthur, announced upon landing at Leyte, in the Philippines, during World war II, "I have returned. At the Feb. 20 Earlybird session, we again analyzed the woes of the world and lo and behold! We are running out of cures. Topic priorities were discussions of the Republican presidential candidates and Israel's peace talks with Syria. An eye opener was the revelation that surrendering the Golan Heightsi to Hafed Assad, dictator of Syria, would not only be a blow to Israel's security but would also jeopardize control of one third of Israel's water resources. O.J. Simpson's name popped up in the conversation. An Associated Press report said O.J. is eyeing Ireland as a place to get away from it all. Representatives for the football star said real estate dealers in the land of shamrocks are searching for a seaside estate for Simpson. It is suspected Simpson may be trying to shelter his cash in case he loses two wrongful-death lawsuits. A question posed during the discussion was why would O.J. select Ireland. My response to that was all he would have to do was delete the "J" in his name and substitute an apostrophe, thus his name would become O'Simpson, an appropriate Irish name. At the luncheon, Sam Epstein led in the Motzi and Keith Peltz chanted the bentschen. Carolyn Novicoff, director of Boys Town programs, related some of the site's history as well as its present objectives in helping troubled children. We stood in memoriam for Ervin Riekes, Robert Wagner, Irvin (Sonny) Suhl and Charles Kimmel. Next meeting is March 5. Rabbi Aryeh Azriel will speak. Earlybird starts at 11 a.m.; lunch is served at noon.
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Hadassah has announced plans to host a tour of i the United, Nations Tuesday, April 23. Transportation will leave Omaha at 6 a.m. and return at approximately 10:30 p.m. Cost is $231.50 and includes air transportation, a Kosher champagne breakfast, van transportation to the United Nations building, tour, and a Kosher i dipner on the return flight. Participants will pay for their own lunch at the UN. Reservation deadline is March 3. Call John Hlavcek, Ameriqan Travel Co., at 3912244; or Sandy Kohll at 391-5603.
Randy Ruback, son' of Faye and Howard Ruback of Omaha, has been included in the recent "Who's Who of American Teachers in the United States." He is a trombonist and music instructor in Milwaukee, Wise. Maria Caplan, a freshman lat Vassar College, was recently cast in the Vassar Philaletheis Society's production of Woody Allen's "God." Ms. Caplan is a graduate of Westside High School. She is the daughter of Allan and Arlene Caplan. AMIT Women and Friends has announced its annual luncheon banquet will be held Sunday, March 10, 1 p.m., at Beth Israel Synagogue. Family-in-Israel recipients will be honored. Chairmen are, from left: Ida and Sol Mann and Ruth Babendure. Not pictured: Sylvia Ross.
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