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n the News Wheel of Fortune producer, Hjury Friedifian, an Omaha native, will be auditioning applicants for the game show on April 10 and April 11 at the Westin Aquila Hotel. For information, 346-7777.

A grant provided by the Nebraska Humanities Council brought a theatrical presentation about Anne Frank to four Millard middle schools earlier this month.

Rick Fox has been named chairman of this year's Taste of the Nation event. This year, the Taste is April 21 at Regency Court. For tickets and information, call 330-1360.

Just published by Mosby Year Book, Inc., Introduction to Splinting: A critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Approach by Brenda M. Coppard, and Helene Goldstein. Both authors teach in the School of Pharmacy and Allied Health, Department of Occupational Therapy at Creighton University.

The YES choral group recently performed songs from Fiddler on the Roof for residents of the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home at the annual Sweetheart party. Among the participants were Ann Margolin, Anna Mosenkis, and Frieda Krizelman.

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Bjr Alice Wein, coordinator, Jewtoh FVunlty IM« Eduoation Jewish Family Service wiU offer a second progrem, in a series of prosriutts, on the adoption experience. "Adoption and the Jewish Family: Transculiurai and Transracial IBSUGS" will be ofiVrMi on Tuesday, April J6, 7:30 p.m., at the JCC. The program will feature a prntet of Jewish adoptive parents who have adopted intemation-' ally from various countries.

Th«ty will share their experiences, both the difficulties and the joys, of adopting iniemaUonally.

The program is open to the public at no charge.

The guest speaker for the program will be Diane Baumgartner, a former director of a local international adoption agency.

She also is an adoptive parent who is raising four adolescents from diverse cultural and racial backgrounds.

She will speak on the adoption situation in various countries, and will also share her experiences in raising adolescents from different cultures and backgrounds.

Jewish Family Service hopes to start a local chapter of the national support group for Jewish adoptive families called Stars of DavU, For further information, call 330-2024.

Jenny Patton, a sophomore at Westside High School, won two first place medals and two third place medals at the State swim meet recently She is the daughter of Linda and Joel Patton.

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BREADBREAKERS Mike Abramson, vice president of B'nai B'rith district six, will speak to B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers Wednesday at noon at Highland Country Club, according to Richard Diamond, chairman for April. Mr. Abramson will discuss what is happening on the B'nai B'rith scene locally, on the district level, and internationally. Cost is $7.75, and the program is open to the community.

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^appy Passover Introduction to this special holiday issue

By Morris Maline look forwar^ to many more cooperative projects.

I There are a lot of stories in this Jewish community and in recent weeks readers have been exposed to some special reports in our new feature called "Looking at People," interviews by Michelle Wirth.

Our weekly editi,ons, consisting mostly of local news strive to report on the day-to-day activities of those events which are of interest to our primarily Jewish readership.

These events tend to focus on people and families-the particles which bind together and offer an ongoing look at history in the making.

In this modern era, we are We started out with Jewish more fortunate than our biblical traders living and working among ancestors.

We don't have to rely the Indians who first inhabited for our histoiy on stories passed the Midlands. along by word of mouth.

Using the expansive files and We have here the NJHS to prephotographs provided by the serve our ongoing history, and NJHS, we were able to provide the Jewish Press to periodically our readers with an in-depth look present reports. at Jewish life in Nebraska with We try in our holiday issues to special emphasis on people and offer content unlike that pubtheir families. lished in our weeklies.

Last year's Passover issue was Thus, our holiday issues tend greeted with acclaim as one of our to offer material tied to a theme. best holiday efforts.

This type of publishing enterWe were pleased with the finprise has been well received for ished product and the many good many years, and we hope that wishes we received. future issues will reflect meanOur only concern was: What ingful themes. could we do for an encore?

Betty Weissman, 102, holds Rachel Putting together these holiday Well, as it turns out, we didn't Sullivan, who will be one in June, repreissues requires tremendous outhave to worry, senting "from generation to generation." put of effort on the part of those Mary Fellman, co-founder and In the back row, from left, are Alexander who do the actual work, and a executive director of the NJHS, Solomon, Zachary Spooner, Rachel substantial amount of money. offered to finish the project by Martin and Max Halsted. Middle row, For the funding, we thank the going from 1950 (the end of Part Amy Levinger, Molly Noodell and Joey supporters of the Jewish One) to the present.

Federation of Omaha whose Kahn. First row, William Friedman, Thus, this issue can be considannual donations help keep the Susan Freeman and Lydia Stern. The ered Part two, the continuation of Jewish Press in business. children are under the care of the Child Jewish life in Nebraska.

And we also thank the hunDevelopment Center at the Jewish We say continuation rather dreds of advertisers who find our Community Center.

Ms. Weissman is a than completion, because the communications vehicle a satisresident of the Rose Blumkin Jewish Jewish community in Nebraska is fying medium in which to offer Home. vibrant, cohesive, and energetic their goods and services. qualities ensuring longevity.

Well, now it's time to enjoy the And with the ongoing support of the issue This is your generation and the NJHS, the Omaha Jewish Press can edition is dedicated to you Passover is the Jewish hohday during which children ask questions about the exodus from Egypt and parents respond with answers.

It is a time of celebration, a time when family togetherness is a key ingredient for a successful Sjeder and a joyous holiday.

Thanks to the foresight, perseverance, and sheer doggedness of the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society, we are able to offer our readers an insight into the holiday theme of L'dor V'dor--from generation to generation.

Remembering Jewish life in Nebraska from 1850-1950 was the theme of our 1995 Passover issue.

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! If you were asked to write about the changes here in our Jewish community over the years from 1950 until now, what would you list? If you were on the icene as an eye witness, there should be many changes to note.

In the early '508, ,our service people were returning from the recent war and life became different from the way most of us had known it.

Marriages which had been put on the back bumiBr were now taking place and people Were experiencing the often scary business of buying that first home. The twenty thousand category bought a nice ranch home with good door frames for hanging their mezuzah. Thirty thousand and more houses were for the affluent.

It was important to be "near schools and synagogue and on a busline"—do we even hear those yvords today? Not so much, because everybody idrives and carpools and thinks having two cars is absolutely ma.idatory.

We started our families and produced the abundance of children now known as the "Baby Boomers." They are, today, our doctors and lawyers Uid teachers and scientists and Rabbis (both geniers) and they're approaching 50!

• Those kids, who we drove to Hebrew School and sent to camp at Esther K, now have kids who don't count on Howdy Doody to entertain them. They have computer games and inter-active TV and all manner of electronic wonders they call "toys".

Synagogues on the move Over the years, we saw great changes in where We go to synagogue. The familiar shul on 18th and Chicago and its neighbor on I9th and Burt merged and became Beth Israel.... "way out west" on 52nd street. The area was well populated with our people and after Beth Israel was built, .became even more Inviting to many Omaha Jewish families.

The 'Temple Israel congregation enjoyed the same l)lessing of a new building when they completed construction in the '50s. They suffered mcjor damage during the tornado in the '70s but re-built and made the original house of worship even better.

Today, at this very time, work is in progress on additions to the Temple on 69th and Cass. , To make the "old to new" story complete, the third change of address is Beth E\ Synagogue now found on 144th and California, instead of 49th and Farnam. Its congregation is proud of the handsome building and seldom do people now comment on the location--another "way out there" when it was brand new.

JCC relocates \ The members of the Jewish community had to team yet another new address when the old familiar 20th and Dodge was no longer the location of

The Nebraska Jewish Historical Society takes great pleasure in presenting Part Two of the Jewish Press Passover issues 'Remembering Jewish life in Nebraska."

All of the photographs you see here have been taken from our Archival Center which has grown tremendously since its founding in 1982.

Hopefully, you will also be inspired to rummage through your own picture collections, albums and other historical materials and give them to the Archival Center.

Eventually, they will also be displayed—in exhibits, journals, newsletters and even other issues of the Jewish Press.

We look forward to hearing from you and meeting your family through photographs.

NJHS Archival Ofpee JCC-333 So. 132nd St. Phone 334-6441 or 334-6442 the JCC. After all those years the *J" made the move to South 132nd Street and built the nucleus of what would become "the campus", housing the Livingston Plaza for the well elderly, the Blumkin home for the Aged and the newest addition, the Gordman Center for Jewish Learning.

This entire complex is always seen with wonder and praise by Jewish visitors from other cities.

Most folks can't believe a community as small as ours could have accompli8he4 so much. Indeed, this campus on 333 South 132nd Street makes us proud!

Many changes have been seen through the years in the grocery business. So many of our Jewish owned stores are gone - the kind where the person behind the counter was often the owner; and he (with his wife next to him) knew all the customers by name. He usually itemized each purchase on a paper sack, with a pencil. . .a system not related to the scanners and the electronic cash registers of

today.

Some of those Baby Boomers I merttioned earlier played happily on the grounds of the (then) fairly new Sher Home on 52nd Street, as part of a Day Camp program. It was spacious and the residents loved watching the little ones romp around. Today, the youngsters who attend Day Camp have different facilitJes.

Sher Home to Blumkin

Let's talk about the Sher Home. That place was new in the '50s, another dream come true of many people in the Jewish community who worked hard and gave generously of their time, energy and money. It served well for many years until it outgrew its space and updating became necessary.

The replacement was the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home, a skilled care facihty conveniently attached to the JCC. It boasts the best of equipment, the latest state of the art in every area. The Philip Sher Home was a godsend in its day, the Blumkin Home fits that description today.

Of course, if we're to be scrupulously fair, it must be admitted that not every change of the past 46 years has been good. Back then, kids went away to school, but most came back home after graduation.

Often as not, they married into families who had known each other for decades. People who, years before had perhaps gone to school together, became "machatunim" (relatives). It had a wonderful flavor of continuity. . .the kind of thing which makes us feel we're a unique Jewish community.

Change in women's roles I suspect there have been far too many changes for me to document in this limited space, but there's one example which shouldn't be overlooked: the role of the Jewish woman is often unlike that of her mother before her. The lady isn't always at home all day every day. She's apt to be at a job, whether it's called a career or a position or what.

She might be a physician or a teacher or a clerk or an owner of her own business. She's involved in something other than carpools, PTA, card games or being a den mother.

Through the past decades (I'm not really sure of the numbers here) enormous changes have occurred on the subject of women and their participation in religious services in some houses of worship. While girls have long been observing the rite of bat mitzvah, their mothers haven't been on the bimah singing the haflorah or accepting an aliya and chanting "bruchas" for very long. This is perhaps (in my opinion) if not the greatest, certainly one of the most noteworthy of changes seen in this Jewish community over the last four plus decades.

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^^nrc ronologically speaking 1950 Twelve displaced persons joined 114 DFs who had already come to Omaha from Poland and Russia. ' Mrs. Ernest (Ruth) Nogg headed the Federation of Jewish Women's Clubs.

Eunice Feldman and Norman Denenberg were married.

Beth El broke ground for its $1^0,000 school building and annex at 49th and Famam.

Harry A. Wolf, community leader, died at the age of 66.

Beth Israel laid the cornerstone for its new synagogue building at 52nd and Charles.

Norman Meyer Rosenblatt, 18, was killed in the Korean War in Inchon invasion.

The Federation took over the publication of the Jewish Press from David Blacker, publisher.

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Iflmss€<ihthh community thtit hta teachers like our rabbia and cantors who have gbrmn and ghra ua guidance and support, direction and strength, knowledge and understemding. So has it been from tl|« beginning of the religious life of the Jewish people of Nebraska. So mag it be as we move forward to the next century as ive honor our senior rabbis and cantors—1950-1996

Rabbi Aryeh Azriei Temple Israel

Cantor Emll Bericovitx Beth El

Rabbi Kennath Bromberg B«Ui El

Rabbi Sidney Brooiu Temple Israel

A survey showed 6,567 Jews in Omaha, down Srom 9,337 in 1937.

1951

366 Jewish women volunteered as workers for the Philanthropic Campaign.

Hyman Ferer was elected president of the Jewish Federation.

Soralee Sokolof and Gerry Cohn were married at the Blackstone Hotel.

Gordon Fellman was elected president of the Jewish Youth Council. . The 25th anniversary of the Jewish Community Center was celebrated. ^ 73 Jewish servicemen from Omaha fought in the Korean War.

Haxxan Erik L.F. ConUiiu, Temple Israel

Rabbi Paul Draaen Beth El

Cantor Aaron Edgar Beth El

Cantor Leo Fettman Beth Israel

1952 The 30th Annual Fathers and Sons Banquet was held at the JCC with Robert H. Kooper as toastmaster Mort Richards was chairman of Israel Bonds BIG day for door-to-door sales.

Over 10,000 people attended Beth Israel's citywide "open house."

Cantor Firestone Temple Israel

Rabbi Myer B. Kripke Beth El

Rabbi laaac Nadoff Beth Israel

Cantor Chaim Najman Beth El

Cantor Manfred Kuttner Temple Israel

Rabbi Israel Mowshowitz | Beth Israel

Harry Kulakofsky headed the Jewish Philanthropic Campaign. Elmer Gross was the Initial Gifts Chairman.

Harry Sidman was elected president of Beth Israel Synagogue.

Larry Ravitz and Sharon Margolin were speakers at the Jewish high school graduates' baccalaureate.

Edward Dolgoff was president of Cornhusker B'nai B'rith Lodge #1760.

Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks Was named the new rabbi at Temple Israel.

1954

Rabbi Lou Sillierman Cantor Karen Webber-GUat Temple Israel Temple Israel

Dr. Abram Sachar, president of Brandeis University, was a community guest speaker.

Robert Kooper was general chairman of the Philanthropic Campaign. Mrs. Aaron (Esther) Rips , headed the Women's Campaign.

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John Rosenblatt was elected mayor of Omaha.

Temple Israel held its first Sabbath services at . the new building at 70th and Case.

Omaha marked the 300th anniversary of Jewish settlement in America. Rabbi Myer Kripke was chairman.

Beth El Synagogue marked its 25th anniversary.

Jack Marer was elected president of the Jewish Federation

1955 Sophie Freeman headed the Women's Division Campaign.

The annual Fathers and Sons Banquet was held at the JCC. Morris Jacobs received the Beth Israel Citation Award.

Rabbi Myer S. Kripke received the Freedom Foundation Award.

Eve Konecky headed B & Ps Women's Division.

Canton Aaron and Raphael Edgar performed a concert at Beth El. The Warsaw Ghetto Memorial Service was held at the JCC. Albert Einstein died at the age of 76.

The Joslyn Art Museum received Auerbach Memorial Jewish Art.

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Beth El Synagogue at 14506 California St.

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Ground-breaking ceremonies for the new Beth El Synagogue took place on April 2, 1990, at 144th and California Streets.

The first Beth El Synagogue in the Farnam Street building was constructed in 1941, and included a beautiful sanctuary, annex, social and recreational halls, youth and Braille centers and a large addition for a school and synagogue oilices.

One m^or reason for the move was that the mtyority of the synagogue's members now live in West Omaha. Another was that additional parking space was needed.

The ofBcial move took place on July 7, 1991. The celebration included a morning service at the 49th and Farnam Street location followed by the transfer of the synagogue's seven Torahs and an afternoon worship at the new synagogue, where the "eternal light" was ofTicially lit.

The architecture of the new building combines aspects of the old and the new. The design is a reminder of old Polish synagogues with a single entrance that opens into a central reception area, which in turn leads to other rooms, including the sanctuary.

In the new synagogue with its central court, chapel, sanctuary, social hall, gift shop and many other spacious facilities, the activities for all age groups, in addition to daily services, holiday and Shabbat services are offered for a growing congregation.

Presently, Beth El is planning for the future by building additional classrooms and meeting rooms and enlarging the social hall.

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1955 (continued) Eighty Jewish high school graduates held baccalaureate.

Paul Veret went on a mission to Israel for UJA. Mrs. Hyman Ferer was elected to Brandeis University's Women's Committee Board.

Carole Frank and Joyce Canar were AZA Sweetheart candidates.

Mrs. Albert Newman and Mrs. Richard Wright headed the Needlework Guild.

Isadore Goldstein headed the Beth Israel Talmud Torah Building Fund.

Moriey Zlpord^y ligliU Beth El Henorah.

Charles Fellman, Abe Gendler and Abe Krantz repeat Bar Mitzvah at 73 years -- 196B.

Beth £3 Hannkfcah party-Analiae Ocanto, Melism DeBmin and Joanne Kay.

Bigb School graduaUon-1966.

Louis Wolfmn, Beth El clown,

Ray Goldstein BHOWB off Beth El T-shirt.

Dorothy Kripke's book, "Let's Talk About Right and Wrong," was published.

Louis Killer was honored on his 75th birthday at the Highland Stag.

Sophie Neveleff, co-founder of Bikur Cholim, died at the age of 68.

A $425,500 budget was approved by the Federation Board.

Seventy-seven Omaha Jewish youth were enrolled in university level freshman classes.

Ernest A. Nogg headed the Philanthropic Campaign.

1956 Hadassah honored Dr. Philip Sher for his service to the community.

A community survey report showed 6,984 Jews in Omaha including those in the armed forces.

Beth El honored Cantor Aaron Edgar for 20 years of service.

Rita Peltz and Murray Newman were high school graduation baccalaureate speakers.

The groundbreaking wag held for the new emng for the Dr. Philip Sher Jewish Home.

1957 Eight hundred community members viewed a closed-circuit report on refugee problems.

Dr. Abe Greenberg was elected president of the Jewish Federation.

Bob Lohrman

Art Goldstein was the Philanthropic Campaign chairman. The Jewish mayor of Dublin, Robert Brescoe, was the guest speaker.

Eleanor Roosevelt was the guest speaker for the November 10th Israel Bonds dinner.

1958 Lillian Farber was honored by the Council of Jewish Women for 25 years of service.

Sioux City news began to appear in the Omaha Jewish Press.

The Philanthropic Campaign passed its halfway mark at $271,710.

Carolyn Cohn and Arnie Stem were married.

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UJA asked Omaha for a cash contribution of $150,000.

1961 Irene Dunne received Beth Israel Humanitarian Award.

Mrs. A.D. Frank headed the Women's Division.

David and Richard Jacobaon became Bar Mitzvah.

Phyllis Bernstein married Richard Glazer.

The JCC Day Camp was held at Peony Park.

The Milder Nursing Unit was ready at the Sher Home.

Cantor Kuttner became the music director at Temple Israel.

Robert Kooper died at the age of 61.

The Youth Council held its 21st annual Thanksgiving service at Beth El. Ilie Chemiack-Chapmon Pavilion opened at the Sher Home.

Camp Esther K. Newman was established.

The national UJA goal was $95 million.

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How many change! years! Chabad-Lublj opened. A new cong been founded. B'nai^ hiring part-time the! and Temple Israel arel ties to house ezpandU added a mehitzah to ib A living community | been evidenced in the i munity. One thing that I years, however, is the sb our community, whatevej take. We are a commun works to make our drea

A Salute to Jewish

1. Belh El Graduation" 1967

2. Beth El Purim Coronation-1967 3. Temple Israel Conflnnatlon"1966 4. RabW Dfwen plans Inlerfallh Sewice-1993

7. Rabbi Debbie Stiel withTemple i Israel chlkjren 8. RabU Myer Kripke and Chano Finkelsteln ot Jewish Theok 9. Hannah Qottlieb, Suzann Sh Sllvennan at Joint SIsterho 10. Rabbi Barry Welnstein of Te

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11. Beth El prepares Cantata 12. Beth El Sukkot Party-1991

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^synagogues and temiter of many religious foath affairs, celebra8, too. he Rabbinical Council lieir congregations has Dission tickets for any gh Holidays. However, «ve in BMpporting their with its related activiople of this community itimes two synagogues ire compaired to other '«6 to be on Jewish edu!i activities-high school ijti groups, scholarships, ilion in Sabbath and hol|ihing aids for younger j: Mitzvah. ierhood and Men's Club l^hese groups continue ijr of activities including i 8 come to study. Torah I (standing speakers and eek-ends of teaching in ibat dinners, Passover r and tribute, concerns icapped--the variety of 'fills the pages of the > Uves of the members, jjhe Jewish communities luffs, are blessed by the nship of their rabbis and committees; and partic1 families. May we conp generation to generatatrength, as w6 move

I we seen these past 10 1 of Mid-America has ion, Beyt Shalom, has lel has been renewed, l-time rabbis. Beth El Ing new physical fadliprograms. Beth Israel nctuary. ira and changes, as has oy changes in our comIt not changed over the ptility and continuity of faces or forms it may y that cares, and that into realities.

and Activities 13. Children digging at Beth El groundbreaking

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14. Beth El youth deliver flowers to Blumkin Home 15. Rabbi Joseph Friedman teaches due 16. Hazzan Erik Contzlus at Habitat for Humanity 17. Beth El Qraduatk>n-ig64 II. Beth El Nurawy 8chool~19Sa

22. Temple Israel Nursery School1952 23. Mard Brookstein and Karen Kazor present Temple youth Hanukkah card to BtumMn resMent

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On Sept. 23, 1951, dedication ceremonies were held at the new Beth Israel Synagogue at 52nd and Charles Streets. This synagogue was the result of the combination of the Betli Hamedrosh Hagodol, located at 19th and Burt Streets, and the B'nai Israel, located at 18th and Chicago Streets, congregations.

The cornerstone was dedicated May 28, 1950. It was a historic event in the city of Omaha and at the time was one of the largest Orthodox synagogues in the Midwest with a total seating capacity of 1,600.

The new Beth Israel Synagogue was open for Rosh Hashanah services on Oct 1, 1951.

Seven hundred "Memory Scrolls," inscribed with the names of UOC (United Orthodox Congregations) members past and present and names of friends of the UOC were placed in a box along with a history of the B'nai Israel, the Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol, the UOC and other appropriate documents were placed beside the cornerstone.

Dedication ceremonies included Mincha services at the B'nai Israel Synagogue, removal of the Torahs from B'nai Israel and Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol to the new synagogue and opening services at the new Beth Israel t Synagogue. There was also a dedica- | tion dinner for over 700 persons in theJf social hall of the Synagogue. ;;!

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Temple Israel at 7023 Cass St Temple Israel, the oldest Jewish cpngregation in Omaha, announced construction of a new half-million dollar building in June 1952. This was the result of a need by the congregation for a larger and more conveniently located synagogue. The new building is located between 69th and 72nd Streets on Cass St. The sanctuary seats 300 with accommodations for another 500 people in the social hall.

Formal ground-breaking took place Feb. 22,1953.

The first Temple building at 24th and Hamey Streets was dedicated in 1883. The second Temple building was located at Park Avenue and Jackson Street. It was dedicated in 1908. In 1953, that building was sold to the St. John's Greek Orthodox Church and the congregation of Temple Israel was

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The first services held in the new building was Sabbath services on June 4, 1954. The service included a special ritual of placing the Torahs in the new ark.

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Art Goldstein was elected president of the Jewish Federation. ' Rayim won the Basketball League Championship.

David Romanik, David Katz, Michael Sherman and Steven Morantz became Bar Mitzvah.

Harry Trustin was the chairman of the New JCC Site Committee.

Edward D. Brodkey headed the all-in-one Philanthropic Drive.

The Omaha Memorial for Warsaw Ghetto Heroes was dedicated at Beth El. Mr. and Mrs. Hyman Osoff celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

121 Jewish students graduated from high school.

Sherman Brodkey headed the College Division of the Campaign.

Diane Rubin was honored by the Hadassah Chapter.

Eddie Cantor died at the age of 72.

The estimated Jewish population of the U.S. was 5,600,000.

Nathan Feldman, Kenneth Preshraan and Robert Bordy became Bar Mitzvah.

Ephraim Marks headed the Israel Bond Drive.

Mallory Goldware and Bob Hiller headed the Thanksgiving Youth Service.

Temple Israel's new chapel, a gift from Milton and Corinne Livingston, was dedicated.

Harry B. Cohen was elected president of the Nebraska Bar Association.

1965 Omaha National Bank purchased $50,000 of Israel Bonds.

Lee White was named White House Special Counsel.

Milton Abrahams was elected Federation President Joe Kirshenbaum and Maxine Zweiback were married.

Ronald Felhnan and Howard Packman became Bar Mitzvah.

David Blacker died at the age of 63.

Israel celebrated 17 years of statehood.

Bob Hahn was elected president of the Youth Council.

133 Jewish students graduated from high school in Omaha.

The Jenny Newman Lake was dedicated at the Esther K. Newman Camp.

Dr. Martin Buber, world renowned philosopher, died.

The world-wide Jewish population was 13,121,000.

The Philanthropic Campaign goal was $500,000, Betty Pellman headed the Israel Bonds Women's Division.

Ruth Goldstein headed the Federation's 1966 Women's Campaign.

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Nick Newman headed the Three-In-One Campaign.

Israeli Prime Minister Levi Bshkol died at the age of 73.

Omaha Rabbis Brooks and Kripke went on a study mission to Israel. a«lda M«lr became Israel's fourth premier.

Harry Sidmmn retired as Federation president.

Elmer Gross was elected.

Rev. Ales Kats was honored by Beth El on his 26th anniversary.

Corned beef was $2.39 per pound at Shukert's.

Milton Livingston, community leader and philanthropist, died at the age of 78.

The campaign total was at $897,296.64 Dan Katzman and Joe Rice headed the JCC Building Committee.

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Oaiy Hill of (Lincoln was honored by the U.S. Jayoeea.

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EUe Wieael apoke for a Jewish cultural event.

Operation Elijah joined Omaha Jewish families with newcomers.

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Omaha BBYO walked for Israel.

Council Bluffs Jewry honored Ed Tepperman with the Ben Gershun Award.

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Robert Feinberg was honored by the Society of Fellows.

Omaha opened a new JCC Building Fund. . Cantor Manfred Kuttner of Temple Israel died.

Mollie Delman >wes named the director of'the JCC Older Adult Program.

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Lincoln Jewry gave $20,000 to the new JCC. Sadie Kulakofsky was honored by Israel Bonds on her 80th birthday.

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Groundbreaking for the new JCC was Nov. 19.

Millard Rosenberg headed the Philanthropic Campaign.

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Dr. David Orkow resigned as Sher Home director.

World Jewry mourned the death of Harry ;'Truman.

Funeral services were held for philosopher .Abraham Joshua Heschel. ,

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Herbert Gaba was re-elected president of Jewish Federation of Lincoln.

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, Marcia Gerelick married Steve Pitlor.

Harlan Noddle was elected president of Jewish Federation of Omnha.

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The first Soviet Jewish family arrived in Omaha.

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Temple Israel held services at the JCC following tornado damage.

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Best's Kosher lower fat frankfurters sold for $1.79 per package.

The Mark Building 9290 West Dodge Road Suite 302

Sarah and Lou Langer celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary.

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Happy Passover to my friends and customers Walter Hectit

Rabbi Myer S. Kripke became Rabbi Emeritus of Beth El. Sam Greenberg and Harriet Cherniack receive Brotherhood awards.

Israel Boiids honored Leo Hill of Lincoln.

B'nai B'rith honored Mayor Ed Zorinsky.

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Richman celebrated their 60th anniversary.

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Floyd Kuklin headed the Jewish Federation of liincoln.

I Theodore Bikel entertained at the JCC. The Sher Home synagogue was relocated and [refurbished.

Eli Zalkin received the Prime Minister's Award.

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Morris Maline was named editor of the Jewish PreM. Temple Israel dedicated the Ella and Hymie Milder Conference Center.

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Ben Belmont was selected as a boxer for the Maccabiah Games.

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Frank Goldberg became president of B'nai B'rith.

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Menachem Begin visited President Carter at the White House.

Selma Bernstein was honored by a Lincoln Israel Dinner.

Temple Israel had its first female president and its first female cantor.

Deenie Meyerson headed Women's Bonds for Israel.

600 people attended a Holocaust Memorial cerenoDy. Yitzhak Rabin apoke at Omaha's Israel Bonds «v«nL Phil Klutxnick was named president of the World Jewish CongresH 1,000 hsard Rabbi Irving Greenberg speak at the ^ual Kallah at the JCC. B«iiK;L!iLi:«:4iaL;-jSJ-i'

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.1. Harry KuJakofaky 1953-1956

Jack W. Manr 1885-1967

1963-1965

Milton R. Abrahams 1965-1967

Krneat A. Nogg 1982-1963

Robert Koop«r

Harry Sidman 1867-1969

8. EbtwrGroaa 1969-1971

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Morlcy Zipursky 1972-1974

t'aul Cohen

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l>nnald A.VaIr 1992-I9»3

.Ifrry Slusky

llarlan J. Noddle 1975-1976

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Howard Kaslbw 1984-1986

1993-1995

Tom Fellman

1996

From Our Homes To l/dur^ We Wish You A Happy and Healthy Passover

Leonard''Buddy" Goldatein 1976-1978

Isadora Tretlak 1978

aranne Gitnick 1987-1980

Mort Trachtenbarg 1966-1987

Mary Fellman 1978-I9IM»

JayLemer

1990-1992

It all began in the year 1903, when Jewish men with vision could dream of a future community that would offer Jewish education-and morel They formed a federation for life-the good life and well-being for Jews of all ages.

As we in Omaha approach the year 2003, we continue to raise dollars for services in Omaha and in Israel, we continue to offer a multitude of services for all generations, we continue to care, to educate, to grow stronger.

Together we move ahead to the 100th anniversary of the Jewish Federation of Omaha. L'chaim to Lifel

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Federation Presidents 1996

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Joe ML Rice

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Harry TniHtin 1960-1962

llyman Ferar 1951-lflM

Jack W. Marer 19SS-1957

Ernest A. Nosg 1962-1963

Milton R. Abrahams 1965-1967

Harry Sidman 1967-1969

Leonard "Buddy" Cioldslein 1976-1978

Isadore Tretiak 1978

CM. "Nick" Newman 1971-1972

Robert Kooper 1968-1960

aranne Gitnick 1987-1990

Mort IVachtenbarff 1986-1987

DonaldA. Yale 1992.|99:i

.IwrrySlusky

1993-1995

Tom Fellman

1996

From Our Homes To Yours, We Wish You A Happy and Healthy Passover

S.. Elmer Grow 1969-1971

Mary fellman 1978-1980

JayLemer

1990-1992

It all began in the year 1903, when Jewish men with vision could ilream of a future community that would offer Jewish education-and morel They formed a federation for life-the good life and well-being for Jews of all ages.

As we in Omaha approach the year 2003, we continue to raise dollars for services in Omaha and in Israel, we continue to offer a multitude of services for all generations, we continue to care, to educate, to grow stronger.

Together we move ahead to the 100th anniversary of the Jewish Federation of Omaha. L'chaim to Lifel

Best Wishes For A Happy Passover from

The Bresels Jim, Marge, Michael, Amy and David

JEWISH FEDERATION OF LINCOLN 6425 NORTH 16TH STREET

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1996 UJA/Federation Sustaining Campaign '

THE SKY'S THiUMT.,

Looking bacic

Loolcing forward

Editorial reflections

A new committee of the Federation has been working for more than a year to re-think, reconsider, re-direct the efforts of the Jewish Federation to service the Omaha Jewish community better in the coming years, according to changing needs.

Known as the Strategic Planning Committee, its purpose has been to evaluate past directions and accomplishments; to consider necessary changes in organization purposes and goals as we move forward with a vision.

Committees within the committees have spent many hours in discussion, arguments, goal setting with lay leaders and professionals. The good and the bad points of each discussion centers on the understanding that the Federation, its agencies, the Synagogues and other community organizations are unified partners in the renewing and strengthening of Jewish life, spirituality and culture in Omaha-and by extension of the lives of each community member.

Members of the community are urged to watch the Jewish Press for "progress reports" and goal settings as the many suggestions are evaluated and aired publicly. Together, we will look forward to a Jewish renewal, a realistic, credible, achievable vision for the future of our Jewish people in Omaha.

By Mary Fellman In Pilch of the buildings on this campus, in each bureau, department or office, are devot«d, caring men and women who are "professionals."

They guide us, teach us, direct us in expert ways to accomplish all the needs of our community, in cooperation with our volunteers.

From raising over two-and-one-half million dollars in funds to allocating those funds for local needs and Israel, from caring for our day care children to the elderly residents of the Blumkin Home, from adding Jewish education and culture programs and appropriate activities to enhance the hours of so many, they add dimension of expertise to the work they do.

Over these many years, the history of our Jewish communities in Omaha, Lincoln and Council Bluffs reflect the devotion of the directors of the Federation, each of our agencies, each of our committees.

To them, we say Tdoah Rabah as we look forward to many more years of growth and progress together.

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"Camping" has been • way of life for many generations of Nebraska Jewish boys and girls-from pre-school to high school age.

For many yeari, it was Camp Esther K. Newman at Louisville. Since its closing, the overnight camping experience has been at several near-by locations.

Each group has had a "Jewish experience."

Each group, in day camps and overnight camps, has been "Jowisbly enriched."

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(W«i ^^---t^^r^v, /TltMINGTON"\ Walking into the Jewish Community Center these days, one is greeted by an array of "Happy Holiday" mega cards in bright q;ok>r8, and joyous greetings on the front of the receptionist's 4e8k,: ' Before and during Passover, the "^ork of the hands" and the creative mind of Edith Rogert is seen in the gallery. No one passes it without stopping to look at all the specially created Passover symbols. The dolls depict the generations of the family, from the oldest to the baby in its buggy. The wine looks real enough to bless; the candles ready to light; the matzo, Haggadabs, the food-Edith has truly "outdone" herself again! ; We invite all to come with the generations to see this unusual work of creativity and art.

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Tr. the late 1880s and 18908, the early 1900s and In into the middle 19608 and 19708, there were a number of "kosher" butcher shops, bakeries and related businesses iij the Omaha area and there were many families that 'kept kosher" in their homes.

For a' number of years Friedman's Bakery was located in Countiyside Village before being sold to the Village Bakery which was also under 'Kosher supervision". As of March, 1996, that bakery has klso closed and that leaves another void in the Je'^ish community.

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Those days are now gone, the scene has changed radically and presently there are no kosher butcher shops and very few other businesses under supervision by the Vand Ha'kashrut of the Jewish Federation.

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Today the persons or families who wish to buy "kosher' have a choice <jf Kosher packaged meats and poultry at fully stocked Bag 'n Save, some Yes, there was a choice of Kosher butcher shops items at Hy-Veei Bakers and a few other supermarkets with packaged products shipped in from outlike Shukerts, Diamonds, Einstein and Glass and of-town. the Nebraska Kosher Market just to name a few, In addition some groups of families and individulocated in North Omaha. als order their meats and poultry from Kosher butcher shops in Kansas City and St. Louis and More recently there was the "Kosher Pickle", a Chicago, even the East Coast. lunch bar; deli and butcher shop in west Omaha Presently, the only businesses under supervision but after a few years that also closed. by the 17-year-old Vaad Ha'kashrut of Omaha are Bagel Bin, Roberts Dairy, Golden Grains of Wheat,

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The Vaad, presently chaired by Dr. Paul Shyken, ' supervises the ARA kitchen at the Blumkin Home, the main kitchen in the Jewish Community Center, the over-night camps administered by the JCC youth department, and m^'or Jewish Federation' events.

Members of the Vaad represent both Beth El and Beth Israel synagogues with the Beth Israel rabbi serving as the Rav Hamakshir, the final authority on "Kashrut".

The cost of mainteuning the Vaad personnel who do the supervising jobs is covered by the Jewish Federation and an assessment to each participating business.

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AnM-Defamation League -- Community Relations Committee ADL fights bigotry, racism and anti-Semitism

Two of the Israeli Ethiopian teenagert who came to Omaha to atrengthen bond* and increaae multi-cuiturai underatanding.

Shown here i« Bob Wolfaon, ADL Director.

Jane Batt is Community Relations Director.

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Danish exhibit and CRC show-Mugeum of f Demnarli's "Tight for Freedom" exhibit Pr^udlce Elimination Workshop for high school students for past nine years draws 325 "CroBsinK the Broken Bridge" examined juniors bom 24 schools.

African-American/ Jewish relations In a Anne Frank Exhibit, 1920-1946. and the stage show at the "J" in 1994. Shown here are Holocaust Exhibit of 800 photographs at Joslyn Jeff Taxman, star John O'Neal, Steve Riekes Castle in 1991--Anne Frank/Holocaust teachers and star Naomi Newman of the Traveling education for Nebraska and Iowa educators, also Jewish Theater. held.

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During those years i cated men and women i Jewish education of the (y.

Since its beginning Jewish Education has dies for the religious i time Hebrew teacher, ing, and had a board of resentatives from the i the Jewish community.

Today the Bureau of ficiary agency of the Omaha, provides eco Temple Israel Religic Jewish Academy, the Omaha, and the Recor Religious School throui program.

The Community T^ provide professiona Hebrew and Judaica religious schools. Tei ority of the Bureau, form with the estal Family Institute for gram of serious year I Jewish schools.

The sale of the Esthe: erly in 1976 provided fi tional programs and sc ed subsidies for high sc Israel programs. The r grew the funds, and by look different forms.

The first Artza trip, students, went in 198 er trip is. planned for assumed by the Fedei Experience Grants P to help make Israel { is the Omaha Passpoi tiated in 1996.

Library reaches community Over the years, the library lins reached beyond its walls into the community, sponsoring numerous sperial programs related to Jewish books and literature Among these programs are a monthly book discussion group, an annual book report contest, periodic story hours for children, and, most .•iignifirantlv, the annual Jewish Book Fair.

Through the book f^nr, the library has brought to the Omnhn comnninily many distinguished authors, writers, scholars, and media personalities. Included in this group during the past 20 years have been Chnim Potok, Steven Birmingham, Martin Gilbert, Gloria Goldreich, Faye Kellerman, Michael Medved, Wolf Blitzer, and Ruth Gruber This spring the library teamed up with the Bureau of Jewish Education as co-sponslor of the Parent Connection, o program for young children which uses excellent Jewish children's literature HS 11 springboard for family enrichment.

With the advent of the information age, the library has begun the computerization of its operations and has recently connected itielf to the world-wide Internet.

With the coming of the new century, planning for the information age poses extraordinary opportunities for the library. The Internet and other ty[ie» of information transfer syBtems currently being developed should make it possible for niiuor Jewish librnries worldwide-including the Umnha Federation Librury-to interconnect with each other.

In the nol-so-di8tant future, the library will be in 0 position to provide services, conduct interlibrary loans, and be a resource for research in ways that it« founders could not have envisioned 50 years ago.

Students with spe< accommodated in theP though the Bureau's S 1981, 6 children were 1995, some 40 children In 1995, the Bur« Experience Grants vah gift from the Jewii Through this program time only grant to be i a Jewish summer cam :

Se«n here is a montage of photographs of persons-adult and youth-involved in the various Jewish educational opportunities and programs through the Bureau and other agencies of the Federation.

Adults can study ai Jewish Cultural Arts Cj the Omaha Jewish Cul' university level, thati demonstrated by the r Jewish Studies at the!

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br Omaha's high school ,1990, 1993, and anoth896. Funding has been ition through the Israel tgram. An opportunity ttgram more affordable to Israel Program, inieducational needs are r own religious schools ^ial Needs Program. In rved by the program. In jceived services. ii created the Jewish p-am, a Bar-Bat mitzi Federation of Omaha.

Students receive a one ipUed toward tuition at tlasses organized by the uncil, which grew out of Ural Committee. On the commitment has been reation of the chair in University of NebraskaDaniel Breslauer, Dr. h. Rochelle Millen, and rd Freund. In 1988, itznick establi'ihed the kwish Civilization at Mcnahem Mor initiatlegnard Greenspoon suer miles away a the main University syatem, the krris Center for Jewish D1992. ;he year 2000, I believe to meet its educational has, with GoufBge, creI Dr«cen I of Jewish Education i»:!«eae*^;^3a63t:

Young people with special needs often have trouble finding opportunities to participate in organized .'.ctivities with friends their own age.

The National Conference Of Synogogue Youth (NCSY) has developed a chapter based at Beth Israel Synogogue for teens with emotional, mental and physical disabilities.

They call themselves Yachad, and

they have the same agenda as any other youth groi^).

They provide programs based upon cultural, social and religious activities.

Twenty-three teens shve the fun and the warmth of friendship and the joys of studying and praying together as members of the Jewish community.

By Seth Bomstein, JCAC chairman The Jewish Cultural Arts Council (JCAC) is unique among Jewish organizations. . .made up of representatives of every synagogue, agency and Jewish communal and benevolent organization in Omaha to sponsor'activities and events that impact every sector of our community.

Since its inception in 1974, education has been a priority of the JCAC, working todevel' op classes to complement those offered at the synagogues. Through the JCAC College of Jewish Learning, six-week sessions of the Jewish Studies Institute are held in the fall and the spring, including Hebrew classes Bible studies, history, ethics, film and art. In 1995, two new programs were added—ClassO-Rama and the Guest Lecturer series The JCAC also assists in the coordination of the Klutznick Symposium, made possible by funding'from the Phillip M. and Ethel Klutznick Chair in Jewish Civilization at Creighton University. Held each fall, the event brings together scholars from all over the world to speak on specific Jewish topics.

Kallah Weekend is an event that unices the community with a speaker or program at each synagogue. In 1996, Kallah Weekend was devoted to movies about Jewish subjects.

The Holocaust is always commemorated through a community Yom HnShoah observance and is designed with the Rabbinical community and survivors. This year's program, "A Test of Faith," is Sunday , April 14, 7 p.m., at Beth Isroel Synagogue.

Yom Ha'AtzmauU celebrates Israel's statehood. In cooperation with the JCC and local organizations, the day includes programming for adults nnd children. This year, in recognition of Jerusalem 3000, Ynni Ha'Atzmaut will feature Gitit Shoval, the noted Israeli singer, food, and a miniature Jerusalem display for children and toddlers to explore.

In 1996 through 1997, the JCAC is planning a number of programs around the theme, Tiddish— A Ganzn Megillnh." The Klutznick Symposium will kick off a year of activities nnd progrnms which will include theotor, classes, lectures, music and ort all about the impact of Yiddish culture and language.

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From left, Shirley Goldstein, Dr. William Blizck and Miriam Simon. The women are cochairmen of the Soviet Jewry Committee.

The history of the Resettlen^ent Program in Omaha began in 1976 with fourteen Omahans accepting various leadership positions within the newly formed Soviet Jewry Committee. Shirley Goldstein and Miriam Simon were both instrumental in the formation of the committee, and the recruiting of Ann Goldstein, Jack Cohen, Don Goldstein, Selma Kreitman, Sylvia Hoffman, Jack Saferstein, Esther Wax, Sandy Tabachnick, Judy Simon, Jeanette Nadoff, Bea Papenheimer, Barbara Parker, Leni Crounse, and Jane Cohen to form the nexus of the first resettlement committee.

Beginning in 1975 and through 1980, 120 Russian Jews resettled in Omaha. Due to changes in the the political atmosphere in the Soviet Union in 1980, most exit visa applications were denied, and resettlement virtually stopped.

Soviet Jewish emigration was at an all-time low in 1986. According to the National Conference on Soviet Jewry, only 917 Soviet Jews were permitted to leave in 1986.

Political Doors Open ^ In 1989, the program exploded into high gear again with the political opening of doors in the Soviet Union. In Omaha, Shirley Goldstein, typically, was the rallying jjoint. Returning from a trip to Russia in September 1989, Shirley brought with her Inna Gumniskaya, who became the first resettlee of the current program.

A new Resettlement Committee ^was formed under the experienced supervision of Shirley and Miriam, consisting of then-Jewish Family Service board member Mark Trustin, and resettlees Boris and Maya Tayter and Mark and Emmy Krasovitsky.

Natalie Rubin, a professional with communal service background, was added to the staff of Jewish Family Service in June of 1990. She took tl\e reins of the committee, and organized the corps of volunteers to function with the express purpose of receiving refugees from the Soviet Union and doing everything necessary to integrate them into the Omaha Jewish community. Under her capable direction over the past five years, Jewish Family (Continued on page 31)

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The "rites of spring" included dating, driving through Tiner's drive-in to see who wab there, and group meetings to plnn rush acUvitios for each individual organization. There was a great deal of comr petition between clubs to see which ones could attract the most members. The Rush week activities and the annual pledging rites were patterned after those of sororities and fraternities. In the '508, 98 percent of the Jewish teens belonged to one of tlieso organizations.

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The library was housed in two small rooms at 20th and Dodge, and over the years it became too large for its allotted space. Books and records, stacked to the ceiling, began spilling over to the floor and into closets. In the spring of 1973, preparations began for moving the library into the new Jewish Community Center. In the late spring of 1974 the "new" library opened its doors for business with its first full-time professional ibrarian, Edjrthe Wolf Since then, the basic collection has increased to more than 35,000 titles. The circulation growth of the library's materials to the Jewish and general Omaha community now exceeds 8,900 transactions annually, and the numbers of those who mhke use of the library has spiraled to approximately 8,650 persons and organizations each yearCommunity support has enabled the library to maintain the depth and breadth of the collection with the addition of some 1,000 volumes per year. In addition, the library has added five special collections: large print books, Russian books, videocassettes, "talking' or audio books; and CDs. In 1989, a reallocation of space in the Jewish Community Center enabled the library to expand to include a separate room exclusively dedicated to children's literature which contains more than 3,500 books, and approximately 100 videos and audio cassettes. There is a corner for video viewing and for listening to "read-along-and listen."

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1. Checking for Book Fair.

2. Preparing for children's program are, front row, from left: Rabbi Ruth Ehrenstein and Nancy Rips, Federation Library president. Back row, from left: Mark Levy, Scott Littky, Lionel Wolberger and Susan Drazen.

3. Professoi^Editor Howard Chudacoflf.

4. Robert Eiaenberg, author, with Book Fair luncheon chairmen.

5. Jewish Book Month volunteers, from left: Gloria Goodman, Lois Wine and Edie Wolf, Library director.

S. Members of the Book Reading group.

See page 24 for additional Library information.

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In 196S, a group of women began meeting with tbe purpose of (erving the needi of Jewish elderly in the community; The Community Service Program expanded and in approximately 197S, the Bureau for the Aging waa formed and aadunitd the challenge to provide direction and outreach.

Mollie Delman served as director of the group for 23 years, ,during which time the group changed iu name to Young Energetic Seniors, with a large membership and excellent diversified programs.

Today, the YES group meets every Monday at the JCC, has 278 members, 77 of whom are Life Members. Included in the activities are the only Yiddish choir group in Nebraska, movies, trips, local entertainment, and many other activities that attract Young Energetic Seniors.

The Monday program includes a congregate meal, services of a Visiting Nurse to monitor participants, as needed, and transportation. Activities include games, entertainment of either a cultural or educational nature, and an exercise class geared to this particular group. Occasional Day Trips offer variety to this less mobile group.

On alternate Tuesdays a men's group, called the Oldtimers, meets to discuss current events, play cards, socialize and have a hot congregate meal.

This program encourages continued interaction and involvement in social issues by its participants.

The Thursday program, Walk-In Drop-In, is informal in its approach. Participants bring a dairy sack lunch with dessert and beverages provided by the agency. Transportation is available and activities include interaction with pre-schoolers; one Thursday a month is set aside for lunch with the youngsters and a project involvement. Another Thursday is set aside for movies and popcorn. This program encourages less structured socialization.

A program for more active Seniors, called Visions, is relatively new, formed in 1992. This group is self-sufTicient with the Program Director offering only guidance and direction. This group holds monthly board meetings at a local restaurant of their choice, participates in local cultural and educational events and plans overnight trips.

The Russian Club, for newly-arrived Russian immigrants, meets twice per month at the JCC. The primary goal of this club is to minimize the isolation experienced by this older population.

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By Helen Shukert tod Elatne Feldman, chairmen Since its founding in 1972, L.O.V.E. (League Offering Volunteers for the Elderly) provides programs, services, activities and needed equipment for residents of the Rose Blumkin Jewish home.

Many of these volunteers fill a void for residents who have no family or close friends.

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In 1972, Miriam Simon and Lee'Jane Parsow in visits to the Home were concerned that many residents had no visitors and activities were at a minimum. They envisioned a program of volunteers that would fulfill the needs at the home. And now, lliis year L.O.V.E. celebrates its 24th year.

Programs have expanded from bingo, sewing groups and excercise classes to movies, mini concerts, weekly sing-a-longs, current eventa discussions, bingo and pokeno, ceramics, horticulture activities, manicurest Bunch to Lunch, flowers for holidays and special occasions, and Hanukah gifts for residents.

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2. JCC Oldtimen meet.

3. Seniors go traveling.

4. Older adult luncheon.

8. LOVE volunteers & Exercise claaa for senior*.

7. MoUie Delman and Toby Ka^an in action.

8. Shane Kotok aervea cookies to Home residents.

9. Older adult luncheon.

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The most recent fund-raising project was the "Love Affair" with chairmen Lorrie Bernstein and Florence Brody. Monies raised were earmarked to refurbish the tea room, enlarge the small dining room and replace tables and chairs in the main dining room.

The Gift Shop was opened when the present Home was completed in 1982, with sundry and gift items such as jewelry, Incite and ceramics, which are made by tKe residents.

L.O.V.E. cards, also a fund-raiser, are available in the Gift Shop or by calling Bemice Cohen (5683423) or Ruth (^Idstein (391-0685).

Raflles, Pan Tournaments, and donations raised much of the needed monies. Donations are greatly appreciated.

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BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE 506-6288 kFriiUy, April S aecond day of Pesach ng Services 8:45 a.m.

Kabbalat Shabbat 6:40 p.m.

Saturday, April 6 Morning services 8:45 p.m.

Mincha 6:40 p.m.

Havdalah , 7:37 p.m.

Sunday, April 7 Morning services 9:00 a.m.

Mincha 7:40 p.m.

Monday and Tuesday, April 8 and 9 Morning services 7:00 a.m.

Mincha 7:40 p.m.

Wednesday, April 10 seventh day of Pesach Morning Services 8:45 a.m.

Mincha 7:40 p.m.

Thiursday, April 11 Morning Services 8:45 a.m. iYizkor 10:30 a.m.

Mincha 7:40 p.m.

Havdalah 8:43 p.m.

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S06-6S9e FRTOAY: Shabbat eveijune service, 8:16 pjn.

Rabbi Azriel, Rabbi Stiel and Cantor Contzius Shaharit 9:30 a.m.

Minha-Ma'ariv 6:00 p.m. will ofTiciate. Rabbi Stiel will speak. The Oneg Shabbat will be iponiored by the Temple Saturday, April 6, Hoi Hamo'M Shaharit 9:30 a.m. Sisterhood.

Sitter Service Minha 6:46 p.m.

Sitter service is available each Shabbat evening Sunday, April 7, Ho! Hamo'ed Shaharit 9:00 a.m. service. Please make a reservation so we may plan Minha-Ma'ariv 6:30 p.m. accordingly. There are no fadlitiee for infants.

Tot Shabbat Service, 7 pjii.-A short service of Monday, April 8, Hoi Hamo'ed Shaharit.....

6:46 a.m. song and prayer, followed by cookies and juice, will Minha-Ma'ariv 6:30 p.m. be held for toddlers through children in the primary grades and their families.

Tuesday, April 9 Hoi Hamo'ed SATURDAY: Shaharit .•.6:45 a.m.

Shabbat morning service, 11:16 a.m.

Minha-Ma'ariv ^ 6:00 p.m.

Adult Education Wednesday, April 10, Seventh Day Monday, April 8, noon - 'It Seems to Me," led Shaharit .^..9:30 a.m.

Minha-Ma'airiv i 6:00 p.m. by Rabbi Emeritus Sidney H. Brooks.

Tuesday, April 9, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 11, Eighth Day Shaharit 9:30 a.m. Sisterhood Adult Education. "Modern Jewish Minha-Ma'ariv .8:00 p.m. Thought," led by Rabbi Azriel.

CONCLUSION OF PASSOVER Passover ends no earlier than 8:19 p.m.

Tuesday, April 9 Evening service '.

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Wednesday, April 10 Morning service andYizkor 11:15 a.m.

ROSE BLUMKIN Women's Sedei^ll:30 a.m. to 1 pjn.- Lunch and JEWISH HOME a seder in the Milder room. Cost is $5. Call the 330-4272 Temple office for reservations, 556-6536.

(All services led by Don Schwartz) Outreach Friday, April 5 Thursday, April 11, 7 to 9 p.m. - "Suffering in Services 9:00 a.m. the Jewish and Christian Traditions." Jewish and Saturday, April 6 Christian clergy will share their various perspecServices 9:00 a.m. tives on the meaning of suffering. The program is Wednesday, April 10 open to the community.

Services 9:00 a.m.

"Shabbat Comes To You" Thursday, April 11 Friday, April 12-Rabbi Azriel and the Temple Services .....9:00 a.m. Youth Group will lead a Shabbat service at Yiskor (led by Rabbi Ruth Ehrenstcin) • Livingston Plaza at 3:45 p.m.

49S-88S0 PASSOVER Fridity, April 5

Services 8:00 p.m.

Oneg Shabbat hosted by the Neiden family.

Saturday, April 6 Services 9:30 a.m.

Wednecday, April 10 Seventh Day of Pesach Shacharit Services 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, April 11 Eighth Day of Pesach Services 9:30 a.m.

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BEYT SHALOM ^lECONSTRUCTIONISTSYNAGOGUE 291-3469 or 697-16(30 Friday, April 6 Pesach Shabbat in the home. No formal services this evening. Membcirs are encouraged to observe a ipecial home-based Shabbat.

Sunday, April 7: No religious school

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Jewish life and people in Lincoln

Hadassah Women and Gov. Anderson.

From left: Fnye llnfier, Nancy Lorraine Abrams.

1964-The new Tifereth Israel Synagogue is dedicated at 32nd and i Sheridan Blvd. The old building at 18th and L St. is sold to the Lincoln Community Playhouse. ^ 1963-People of all faiths, mourn the death of John F. Kennedy. ' 1966-Herman Giiisburg ia elected president of the Nebraska State Bar Assoc. Norman Krivosha becomes the Lincoln City attorney.

1967--Lincoln responds to the Six-day War in Israel with an emergency drive.

1969--Joscph Soshnik becomes Chancellor at UNL and. quells the student sit-in protesting the Viet Nam War 1970-Gary Hill is recognized as one of the outstanding young men by the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce.

1978--Norman Krivoshn is appointed Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court by Governor J. James Exon, and serves until 1987.

1980--Nnte Grossnmn is recognized for volun , teering 50,000 hours; nt the Veterans Ho.spital by the president of the United States.

1987-B'nai B'rith Ix)dge 377 celebrates 100-year anniversary.

1992-John Breslow is elected the state auditor for the state of Nebraska Graham Spanier becomes Chancellor at UNL. ISW3-Herb Friedman is elected president of the Nebraska Association of Trial Lawyers.

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Not only were bodies prepared there for burial, but funeral services were held in the re-ftirbished chapel shown below. > In recent years, because many funerals were graveside or held in the synago^es and temple.

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and also because of a change in the neigAborhood, the 19th and Cuming St location was closed.

The new Jewish Funeral Home, named in memory of Louis Friedman, is^ located at the corner of Saddle Creek and Cuming St There is no chapel in this biliilding.

Members of the men an<il women's Chevra Kadisha assist in the preparation of the bodies for burial, as a service of Beth Israel Synagogue.

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Chronologically speaking 1979 ''Federation celebrated its 75th anniversary with Mai-y Fellman as president. ' Beth El celebrated its 50th year.

Yale Gotadincr was elected president of the Jewish Federation of Lincoln.

Annie Allen headed the Women's Caii|ipaign.

Yitzhak Rabin spoke at Creighton University.

Harry Trustin died at the age of 85.

Cantor Chaim Nsyman resigned at Beth El. The Israeli Independence Day party drew 1,000 people.

A youth section for 7- to 17-year-olds was added to the Jewish Press.

Camp Esther K. Newman was sold to the State of Nebraska.

Rose Blumkin received the Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Award.

Don Nogg was elected president of Beth El..

The L.O.V.E. program celebrated its eighth anniversary.

John Rosenblatt died at the age of 71.

Creighton University honored Phil Klutznick, president of the World Jewish Congress.

1982 Dennis Prager was the Kaliah series speaker.

Organizations of yesteryear and today...

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Paul Cohen was named president of the Jewish Federation of Omaha.

Shirley Goldstein was honored with the Humanitarian Award.

1. Psi Mu Fraternity.

2. Mamalochen Society.

3. Choir and Drama Club.

4. Jewish War Veterans 5. JWV Auxiliary presidents.

Gerald Grant was named president of the Jewish Federation of Lincoln.

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Kosher meals were provided for the homebound aged.

The Livingston Plnza apartments were complet•ed.

Jerry Iloborman led a mission to W.ishington.

Representing The Rosenthal Collection

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Cece Hill led Lincoln's Women's Campaign.

"A \vryek}^itn'\kaawtt loaned m the heal (}f the Old Market Perfect fir a husiKss hmcheon, special atxasan era rrmaaic datierfir hvo.

Hoastttig the finest Pepper Steak in (Miaha, iheFrenc/iCcfe'isa Mire hetfiwaJekctcAle doung expenetKV."

Hadassah held its Israeli Fashion Show at the Highland Country Club.

Mlzrachi Women honored Sam and Bess Shyken.

A tour of Israel was planned for Nebraska farmers.

The Nebraska Jewish Historical Society was founded.

Rahbi and Mrs. Sidney Brooks wpre hoimred by Temple Israel.

The Rose Blumkin Jewish Home op<>ned. Eugene Brandt was named its administrator.

Joe Kirshenbauni was honored by Israel Bonds.

Paul Katzman celebrated his 100th birthday.

PThe campaign's goal was set at $1,815,000.

1984 Phe Federation was honored for 80 years of rish service.

Howard Kaslow became the president of Federation.

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Tom Fellman led a UJA mission to New York.

Cantor Leo Pettman headed the Society of Survivors.

The Omaha Section of the National Council of Jewish Women won the Quality of Life Award. '

Marty Lehr headed the Men's Campaign.

Andrea Gordman was the international preaident of B'nai B'rith Girls.

Mitchell Warren was the preaident of the ; National Federation of Temple Youth.

Frozen fryera for Paaaovar aold for $1.29 per pound. . Hadaasah honored Ethel Edgar on her 87th birthday.

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Is Council Bluffs Jewry a disappearing act?

Council Bluffs has a history of Jewish life dating back to the ISSOs when several Jewish merchants first settled. By 1950 there were approximMely 175 families. World War II had ended five years eau-lier, the young Jewish soldiers along with the others had come home from the war, had married and were starting families.

The old Orthodox synagogue, B'nai Israel on Mynster Street, would fill up on the High Holidays and the full-time rabbi conducted services. T|ie Hebre\y and. Sunday Schools soop filled with the children of returning veterans. As a matter of fact, the demands were so great the community even purchased another building on South 8th Street, a big old home, which was converted into a Jewish Community Center. For a while both the synagogue and the Jewish Community Center thrived and Jewish activities, Hadassah, B'nai B'rith and AZA continued.

By Maynard S. Telpner Only about seven Jewish individuals remain in Council Bluffs of those who lived there prior to World War II. A few new families have come and gone since World War II. At this moment, considering those who are fairly recent arrivals together with those who lived here prior to World War II, there are approximately 16 Jewish households in Council Bluffs, some of them only containing widows. Thus, the total Jewish population is approximately 30 people.

Beyt Shalom Reconstructionist Synagogue

By Mike Salmi, president of the board Beyt Shalom, new to the Omaha-Council Blufls region, brings a new dimension to synagoguebased Judaism. Members of the local Recoiistruclionist community founded it in mid1995 in order to providp a more centralized and convenipiil location for their meeting.s. Since September, Beyt Shalom has scheduled Kabbalat Shabbat services for every Friday night at the Second Unitarian Church near 120th and W. Center Rd., starting at 7:30 p.m., and has observed all of the holidays.

The overall objective in establishing Beyt Shalom was to meet the needs of the growing Omaha Reconstructionist community. Therefore, the members approved a wide variety of programs unparalleled for a new, but growing, synagogue. These included the operation of a religious school, regular Shabbat services, active lay leader training, a Jewish book club, monthly Havdalab observances, and celebration of Jewish holidays.

In addition, Beyt Shalom became the first synagogue in the region to adopt the new Reconstructionist prayer bonk, Kol Unjjeshemah, and is rapidly biiilditif; up its libnirv

There are two Jewish' cemeteries in Council Bluffs, Bikur Cholim and Oakhill, both providing perpetual car«.

The Council Bluffs Synagogue currently struggles to survive. It existed without a rabbi for many years.

In recent years, people from Omaha, as well as a few from the Council Bluffs vicinity were able io grant the synagogue a reprieve and even hire a rabbi.' , Now, however the Council Bluffs Synagogue has broken into two congregations, neither of which is able to support a full-time rabbi.

It is not impossible that there will a resurgence of Jewish Ufe in Council Bluffs due to improving economic conditions. If that does happen, Council Bluffs may not already have seen its last Bar Mitzvah and B'nai Israel Synagogue may grow in members and activities.

B'nai Israel Reconstructionist Synagogue Congregation B'nai Israel became aftlliated with the Federation of Reconstructionist Congregations and Havurot in March, 1992.

Reconstructionism is an approach to Jewish living for the individual, the family and the community. Its key principles are inclusiveness, maximum participation, genRabbi Rutli Ehrenstein der equality, emphasis on learning and a thoughtful approach to Jewish tradition.

B'nai Israel was founded as an Orthodox synagogue in 1903. The synagogue entered a new phase in 1989, when it hired a student rabbi from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College.

In July, 1994, Rabbi Ruth Ehrenstein became the resident Rabbi of B'nai Israel. The congregation also expanded to serve the entire OmahaCouncil Bluffs Jewish community. Rabbi Ehrenstein is the first resident rabbi of the B'nai Israel Conffregation in over 25 years.

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The family pictures in this special section of 'Mishpocha" were recently on display in the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society exhibit in the gallery of the Jewish Community Center for a sixweek period. The next exhibit will feature 'our children' and is planned for August, 1996.

The Nebraska Jewish Historical Society welcomes your family portraits, wedding and reunion pictures, and also photographs of 'children in Jewish life activities."

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Since the fouading <tt the Omaha Chapter of Hadaaiah in 1919, this group has raised many thousands of dollars for the main purpose of the organization. The hundreds of membeni give generously to support the Hadassah Hospitals at Ein Karem and on Mount Scopus, and all of the agen des more recently added to the outstanding mcd ical facilities.

National Hadassah was founded in 1912 by Henrietta Szold, aa a women's Zionist organization to begin public health nursing and nurse training in Palestine. Now, the women of Hadassah, and the Hadassah Associates (for men) support youth Aliyah, Hadassah vocational education, Jewish National Fund, Linen Showers, and participate in other m^jor fundraising opportunities.

In Omaha, the Hadassah Bargain Box, now ^recently moved to 7927 Blondo St., also raises dollars for medical work in Israel by selling used clothing and a variety of items. A large number of volunteers staff the store with several paid workers.

In the education field, 'Aak the Rabbi' and 'Ask the Doctor^ series have been successful in drawing a number of women to these monthly discussions.

Every month, the chapter hosts an Oneg Shabbat for the residents of the Rose Blumkin Home with entertainment, a tea, and volunteers who share conversation, laughter and friendship.

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Volunteers Needed Every organization is in need of volunteers to help carry on its special projects. In Hadassah, there is a need for volunteers to help stafT our beautiful Bargain Box (which raises funds for medical needs in Israel) and for our once-amontfa Oneg Shabbat at the Blumkin Home.

Only a few hours of a volunteer's time makes a tremendous difference in the success of our projects! Call Beth Ginsberg at 345-9099 and volunteer.

Times for Hadassah and other women's organizations, in particular, have changed. The usual monthly meetings with a long agenda and large attendance are no more. And yet, the purpose of the organizations, the fundraising, the onca-in-awhile tea or luncheon meeting still continue to draw mothers and daughters, comjnittee chairmen and volunteers who believe in the purpose for which Hadassah was founded.

The frequent mailings and newsletters, the 199597 yearbook and stories in the Jewish Press continue to tell of the activities and fundraising efforts of Hadassah women. Under the leadership of Beth Ginsburg, president, the organization of over 800 members continues to be a vibrant part of our Omaha community. special gift oommittee heads.

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The Nebraska Jewish Historical Socieiy takes great pleasure in presenting Part Two of the Jewish Press Passover issue 'Remembering Jewish Life in Nebraska--1950-1996."

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The Federation approved a $69 million addition to the Blumkin Home.

Thirty-two high school students went on an Artza-sponsored trip to Israel.

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Bobbie Epstein led the Women's Campaign.

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B'nai BVith celebrated its 100th anniversary in Omaha.

Jay Lerner and Don Yale chaired the Men's Campaign.

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Becca Goldstein and Derek Altman were Teen Leadership winners.

Operation Solomon brought 3,000 Ethiopian families to Israel.

Temple Israel celebrated its 120th year.

Thirty-four Omahans went on a mission to Israel.

Beth El moved to its new site at 144th and California.

Robert Kully was named the president of the Livingston Foundation.

Peace talks began between Israel and the Palestinians.

Beth Israel dedicated its new cemetery at 78th and Crown Point.

The Friedman family donated the new Jewish funeral home.

The Anne Frank exhibit made its debut in Omaha.

The Newman Fund was created to aid children's programs.

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5. Wedding of M^Jor Aired Lipcey and Joan Krau«e-19M. e. Alloy, Fom A ManviU Family.

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12. Abe Gendler-i »Oth Blii Freeda'a 6Sth Annlverai 13. Jeanne A David Dvorki BOth Anniveraary-1988.

14. Daughter! of Sarah anc with their ramlUes-197< IB. Roee and Is Welnera 80i 1981.

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By Lojuise Abrahamson The economic situation of our Jewish popula^ tion here in Nebraska has been blessed in years past and continues to this day, thanks to early settlers who had faith in our community and came to settle in the Midwest, wanted freedom of choice, were ambitious and had the drive to earn a living. Many businesses were started by those who had limited resources but were willing to work long and tireless hours so that they and their famiUes could have a bettei[ life, go to school, upgrade their living conditions, and help others as well. They were predominantly "mama" and "papa" stores with the children helping out.

They had two jobs if necessary-they did whatever it took to get ahead so that they could expand their businesses. Many were very successful a^d flourished so that they needed to expand and (idd more employees, which in turn was an essential ingredient in helping to create a stable economic community in the past and continuing to this day.

Jewish tradition sends a strong message that we "care and share," a philosophy that has set the pace for us - helping each other generation after generation, laying the foundation for a successful economy.

Some families chose to head out to small towns in Nebraska and Iowa. They had even a more difficult time because they were a minority people and had to prove their worth and their trustworthiness. So many of these businesses have been successful and have helped to stabilize our Jewish economy in both Nebraska and Iowa.

In many ways many of the businesses that have been established here in our area have impacted the economy throughout the world.

In considering economic contributions we must also give recognition to the professionals of our community-visionaries and ambitious good people who come from a tradition of hope, of working and caring about others.

By Morris Lipp A clothing success story might well be traced to the genes-or maybe jeans?-of the Hirschfeld family, which was first written in Southwestern Nebraska or, more specifically, in North Platte.

The original Hirschfeld brothers, Hy and Joe, opened the first quality mens clothing store which featured nothing but name brand merchandise in the early 1900's. The store was a Saturday night must for the neighboring ranch and farm families who came into North Platte for their weekly shoppings.

Two generations later in 1948, David Hirschfeld, son of Hy, opened Mills Clothing in Kearney and added the Brass Buckle as a second store in 1967 both of which featured-what else-but jeans and accessories to match.

After a first branch store opened in 1976 in Columbus, the growth of The Buckle Inc. continued apace until today the home-grown chain numbers 167 stores in 22 mostly midwestern states. Guiding the expansion of The Buckle Inc. since 1976 is Daniel Hirschfeld, son of Dave and grandson of Hy. When Dan pursues the sport of tennis he inherited from his father Dave, President Dennis Nelson runs things both for their young customers-known as guests-and for their shareholders.

Quite a genetic success story-from two immigrant brothers to a chain of over 2600 team members serving young men and women with quality casual goods.

By Jerry Gross The history of the Jewish-owned businesses in the Midlands is a long and proud one. Mainly small and medium sized businesses, they spruqg from even humbler beginnings. . Numbering in the hundreds, these businesses not only contributed greatly to the local economics but also provided employment for thousands of fine people through the years. In several categories, Jewish-owned business predominated.

Probably the most pronounced of these were the grocery stores where at least half of the owners were Jewish. The reason here is clear, since many of the owner's ancestors peddled fruit and vegetables from a horse and wagon. Even the wholesalers of fruits and vegetables in Omaha were predominantly Jewish. Not only were the m^ority of the pawn shops owned by Jews, but many had graduated to fully-stocked jewelry stores and here again Jewish owners were in the mtuority. Many, if not most, of the clothing stores as well as the related businesses of hat shops, tailor shops and cleaning establishments were established and operated by Jews.

Understandably, practically all of the scrap metal yards were Jewish owned since they had matured from previous family members who went house to house with a horse-drawn wagon buying metal items, some of which they would refurbish and resell. Many Jewish-owned furniture manufacturers, as well as retail furniture stores, developed in the same manner and have been very successful.

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The event will also pay homage to "Red Stockings," a benefit performance staged at 'The Rose' in 1957 and 1959 when it was known as the Paramount Theater.

Omaha Section has grown in the last half of the century, not only through membership, the number and variety of community service projects and fundraisers, but also with the increase of advocacy and education programs.

Starting in the 1970s, State Public Affairs chairmen have led the Section in publisiiing a number of candidates' questionnaires and featuring public ofTice seekers during a series of candidates' forums.

In addition, the Section sponsors an annual Lobby Day in Lincoln, provides a telephone tree to alert members to issues of importance in the congress or unicameral and hosts a variety of speakers on issues such as foster care, reproductive rights.

To honor a century o^BlajHl' ol education, commuv^Piy, the Omaha Section of nity service and advov^y, the National Council of Jewish Women will begin celebrating its 100th anniversary at its annual installation meeting Thursday, May 16, 11:30 a.m., at LaStrada, and continue with a gala evening of entertainment and tributes Saturday evening,.Aug. 24. ! The Rose Blumkin Theatre for the Performing Arts will be the site of the Centennial celebration, according to Sandy Epstein, event chairman.

The event will pay homage to original projects created, funded and staffed by Omaha Section volunteers over the years. Some of the community service projects that will be highlighted that evening are: Seven Can Help, the Camp for the Visually Impaired, "Our Story," Child Care Fair, Mini Grants for teachers and R.A.F.T. (Resources Available for Teens Guide).

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In the 1950's, Omaha B'nai B'rith celebrated United Nations Day, the Civic Affairs Committee donated books to the Florence Branch of the Public Library and to the Dundee Kiwanis Club. Members solicited for the Community Chest, and for the Mothers March Against Polio. A Chanukah party, for over 200 youngsters, was held at the Jewish Community Center.

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Strong Cultural Identities Through community programs, Henry Monsky Lodge reaches out to the hungry, the homeless, the handicapped war veteran, the elderly and to the victims of natural disasters. Perhaps the most significant change in B'nai B'rith during the past decade has been the inclusion of women into the male-only organization, but for as much as B'nai B'rith in Omaha has changed in the past 112 years, the mission is much the same.

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In 1956, the presidents of all three B'nai B'rith Lodges headed the men's federation campaign, and in 1972, the two presidents headed the Jewish Community Center building fund campaign.

Giving blood became a B'nai B'rith tradition.

Eleven Lodge members belonged to the Red Cross Gallon Club. In 1967, three blood drives a year were sponsored by the Lodge. As late as 1975, the Reel Cross held "B'nai B'rith Days." Other activities included the American Flag Program, Boy Scout activities, and sponsoring a boy to go to Boys State.

The Americanism Citation was conceived by Dr. Abe Greenberg honoring community leaders for outstanding service in community and civic affairs, and the first award was presented in 1952.

By the early 1960s, the South Omaha Lodge became inactive and many of its members joined Henry Monsky Lodge or Cornhusker Lodge. In 1988, Comhusker Lodge No. 1760 and Henry Monsky Lodge No. 354 merged, and Henry Monsky Lodge No. 3360 was created.

A community safety award, and a reception honoring retiring police and fireman-a salute to homefront heroes-were among the programs established in the 1950s that are still a part of Henry Monsky Lodge today.

The First Annual Past President's Stag was arranged by Bert Render in 1953. 'The Falstaff Brewery was the location of the 1956 Sports Night.

In 1962, the High School Athlete of the Year was introduced by Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals.

In 1971, Governor Exon and Mayor Leahy attended, and the Stag was dedicated to the memory of Bert Render, founder of the Annual High School Athlete Award.

In 1969, Cornhusker Lodge prevailed upon the Federation, synagogues and Monsky Lodge, and other m^or Jewish organizations to establish a permanent city-wide organization for the advancement of adult Jewish education. Thus, the Jewish Cultural Arts Council was bom.

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The Henry Monsky Chapter of B'nai B'rith Women was chartered in Omahp in 1945. A BBW Council developed which also included the Nebraslia Chapter and the Cornhusker Chapter.

By the m^d-'TOs, the chapters bad merged into BBW of Omaha, becoming JWI of Omaha last fall when the national organization changed its name.

Frieda Krizelman is president, with an active Board of more than 20 women.

In the 1960s, BBW created the 'Dolls for Democracy' and other human rights projects in association with the Anti-Defamation League. JWI of Omaha is.still committed to support for ADL and to projects which promote racial and religious equality.

In the 1960B, the organization introduced Operation Stork to educate teenage mothers about prenatal care and parenting skills. BBW nationally, and here in Omaha, also advocated on l>ehalf of reproductivc\ freedom as well as freedom for Soviet Jews.

By the 19808 and continuing into the 1990s, a central organizational focus became domestic violence education with the goal of helping Jewish women "break the silence" about abuse.

BBW also published a book entitled "Mingled Roots: Grandparenting Interfaith Grandchildren" in response to a national study done to address the issue of intermarriage. In Omaha in 1994, a citywide workshop was held featuring Sunie Levin, the book's author.

Throughout BBW's history, funds and support have been provided for BBYO and Hillel on college campuses. In Omaha, the chapter has also long supported the Rainbow House for the families of ill children, and Sweetheart Day at the Rose Blumkin Home.

With over 100 members, annual projects such as our Maj Jong Tournaments, Children's Film Festival, and Donor Luncheon help the chapter meet its financial and service obligations.

B'nai B'rith Women will soqn celebrate its 100th anniversary. Now called Jewish Women International, the organization is proud to begin a new century and a new millennium with a name which better reflects the nature of the organization.

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The name in English stands for 'American Mothers for Israel and Torah.' Today in Omaha, AMIT still remains active as a single unit instead of the two groups it formerly had, the Kalah Franklin and the Hatikvah Chapters. ' Each year, it highlights its activities with a "Mother-in-Israel" gala luncheon or banquet at Beth Israel Synagogue, \vhere they present the Humanitarian award to a man or woman for self les.s and devoted services to the Jewish people.

In addition to the "Mother-in-Israer fundrai,8ing project, there is also an opportunity for those attending to honor a "father" or 'daughter" in Israel with a $54 contributioii.

Moneys raised support AMIT pnyects in Israel, providing services to children from dysfunctional homes, absorbing and training Ethiopian and Russian youngsters and running religious secondary technological schools for thousands of underprivileged children. Locally, the members continue to collect Blue Boxes for Jewish National Fund trees in Israel. They have special luncheon meetings to discuss new projects in Israel such as AMIT Karmiel in the Galilea area, AMIT Kiryat Mnlachi High School, AMIT Noam Elementary School in Kfar Batya.

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In photo at left, U.S. Senator Ed Zorinsky greets i Prime Minister of Israel Menachim Begin in Washington in 1980.

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Almost 10 years to the date of the closing of the B'nai Israel-Adath Yeshuren Synagogue on 31st and Cuming St, it made its reappearance as the newly-restored synagogue in the Henry and Dorothy Riekes Museum in the Gordman Center for Jewish Learning.

Hundreds of men, women and children have already taken the docentrled tour to ^ee the ark, windows, bimah, mizrach, pews and torah covers and hear about the "synagogues that once were!"

More reservations for tours can be made by calling 334-6441.

Progress is no\^' being made on designs for the Herbert Goldstein Trust Wall of Synagogue History and for the Wall of Memory in the entry way, which was endowed by the Joe and Audrey, Joe and Maxine, and Kevee and Myrna Kirshenbaum.

This museum, the first and only Jewish museum in Nebraska, is "a gem" according to the many who have already seen it. Included in the artifacts to be seen and touched are the ark cover and tribute to the Samuel Riekes Synagogue, the picture of Rabbi Henry Grodinsky of the "Kapulier" Synagogue, some of the torah covers, original pads on the pews and a magnificent synagogue window.

This museum is a historical beauty, one that is a "must" to be seen by young and old, Jews and nonJews.

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A Bit NJHS from Bernie president Founded October 15, 1982 In October, 1995 the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society celebrated a milestone-our 13th year--with the opening and dedication 0|f the Henry and Dorothy Riekes Museum.

Through the generosity of Henry and Dorothy Riekes, the restoration of furnishings from the Kapulier Shul and artifacts from the Riekes Shul which are on display reflect the history of some of the early synagogues in the Omaha Jewish community.

In January, 1995, the Carl Frohm Archival Center opened. It was named to give tribute to the Carl Frohm Foundation whose support has been immeasurable since our founding in 1982. It has provided a much-needed larger space to store the materials which you have donated. We are now investigating procedures to catalogue our inventory on the word processor to make the information accessible for researching and locating.

The NJHS has the distinction of having over 800 members, which is the largest of the Jewish Historical Societies in the country, and we are still growingf We enter this year with great plans, such as this Passover edition of the Jewish Press, which brings the history of the Jewish population in our area up to date, the exhibit in the JCC's main gallery of our "Mishpocha," and another member-participating photo display in August. We are planning the next phase in the museum on the south wall which will depict the synagogues of this area, past to present.

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The Shirley Berman Volunteer award was presented for the first time ,,^ ,, %3ik this year to Charlotte ^ Slutzky for her community volunteerism. Shirley was a charter member of the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society, a devoted, dedicated worker at Beth Israel Synagogue, the American : Cancer Society and in many other activities in Chariotto Slutxky the Omaha Jewish and civic community.

This plaque will remember Shirley as an outstanding volunteer, a caring individual, and a woman with 'a smile and a good word" always.

Class for High Schoolers about Nebrasica Jews A new experience for the NJHS this year was teaching a class in the UTTO High School of Jewish Studies about the history of the Jews of Nebraska, family trees, early Nebraska history, oral histories, discussions on exhibits presently at the JOG, the new Riekes Museum in the wdman Center, were just • few of the subjects ditcuised with the 14- and 16-year-olda.

Next year, the senior class in the High School will ' have an opportunity to learn about Nebraska ' Jewish history from guest teachers from the i Nebraaka Jewish Miitorical Sodety.

By Mary Fellman, Co'founder, executive director, editor 'Remembering Jewish Life in Nebraska: 1850-1996"

See our exhibits and journals A visitor to the JCC studies one of the photos of the permanent exhibit on Jewish youth in the JCC "Hall of History." Other changing exhibits are on view in the "Corridor of Nebraska Jewish History" in the passage way between the JCC and the Livingston Plaza. These exhibits and the several exhibits in the gallery each year, show varioug aspects of Jewish life in Nebraska.

The annual Journal and the Newsletter also bring stories and information, photographs and lists of acquisitions for the historical pleasure and information of readers of all ages.

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR BENEFACTORS (Individually, family groups, foundations and orfcanizations in amounts firom $1,000 to $100,000) France.s & Norman Batl Ethel and Alan & Marcia Baer Philip Klutznick Foundation Bemicc Carl Frohm Foundation Falk Mitllpman Herbert Goldsten Trust Ramello and Hubert Milton S. and Corrine N. Monsky Livingston Foundation, National Council of Inc. Jewish Women, Henry Monsky I^dge Omaha Section -B'nai B'rith Patty and Steve Nogg Pennie Z. Oavis l^cc Jane and Sol Rosalino and Sam Par.sow Epstein Morton Richard.t Betty and Max Falk Dorothy and Henry Mary Fellman "'•''"'« Janie and Elise and Norman Gary Fruchlman '*''" Ruth ana Jeanne Lipsey ... o ij . • Rosenblum Arthur Goldstem Shirley and Uonard Cyntliia and Charles Goldstein Schneider Herbert Goldstcn* Phyllis and Irvin Ruse, Pam & David Sherman Gross Ethelyn Loui.i and Barbara Kahn & Lawrence Simon Pearl and Gerald Gross Lynne and Audrey and Joe ' Ken Weinberger Kirahenbaum Anna ^^ Maxine and Joe Ben Wiesman Kirshenbaum

They say, "No man is an island," and that's certainly true. Kven truer is the fact that the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society could not have made such tremendous strides forward since our founding without the JCC, the Jewish Press and Jewish Cultural Arts Council as our silent partners.

Because the professional staff of the JCC understood our space needs in the 13 years since our founding, we have a wonderful area off the lobby for a mini-museurh called the "Corridor of Jewish History." We also have three permanent and some changing exhibits in the auditorium and on the walls in the hallway from the lobby to the health area. We are grateful!

Because the Jewish Cultural Arts directors have realized the impact of our various major exhibits on the many people of all ages who come to the "campus." we have had two and sometimes three historical exhibits each year in the beautiful JCC gallery. We are grateful!

Because the Jewish Press editor and staff realize the impact each of our photographs and stories about the past have on its readers, we have supplied them with many articles about our needs, our growth, our exhibits, our archives-indeed, nil of our progress!

In particular, we thank the Jewish Press for allowing us to research, edit, prepare and gather a tremendous number of photographs and stories for last year's issue "Remembering Jewish Life in Nebraska: 1850-1950." It has truly been a privilege for us to help so many readers recall the years 1950-1996 by enjoying the three sections of this issue, and the same last year. We are very grateful for this rare opportunity.

It's true, we pay rent for the space our Carl Frohm Archival Center occupies, but no amount of money could pay for the understanding, cooperation and artistic support we have, and hopefully, will continue to receive from the three aforementioned groups for our very important historical work.

Archival Center and Database

(All contribution* io NJHS are (ax deductible and payaUe over a five year period) We are especially thankful for the generosity of the above named "benefactors' and also for the support of almost 100 "life" members at $500 each.

We invite readers of this issue of the Jewish Preea (that we so proudly present) to consider our purpose, our work, our accoraplishmentsand to seriously consider becoming "benefactors' to keep us carrying on our efforts.

Presently, we are enlarging our Carl Frohm Archival Center, computerizing our archives on "data base," redoing several exhibits, seeking funding for this year's newsletters and journaland more.

A call to our office, 334-6441, will put someone in touch with you for additional information. We hope to hear from you!

Very shortly, the archiv.nl information of the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society will be put on "database." Each item in the Carl Frohm enlarged archival (!enter will be entered into the computer.

The goal of the project is to be able to locate any item in the archives whether it is in the archival center or in the three rooms of storage space in the lower level of the JCC. Once the project is completed, it will be possible for the archivist to enter a name or subject into the computer and find out what articles and photographs exist in the archivs and where they are.

Also, a mtyor change will be the expansion in June of the archival center to double its present size. This will enable the business office and the archival center to be in adjoining rooms.

Tours of the Museum Tours of the Riekes Museum and of Jewish Omaha are now being scheduled by the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society. Please call 334-6411 to make an appointment. The museum is available for touring every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except Saturday).

Arrange for your organization or group to come to see this gem of an addition to our Nebraska Jewish community! Individual tours are also available.

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