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From Generation to Generation coming to JCC Theatre this fall
by Elyce Azriel, Director, Temple Israel High School by Linda Mirvish, Theatre Committee publicist An organized, Jewish high school education is a The original musical, HHMH^^BM||Hgg^__|_featured are Stacey Zolz. Dana part of every person's formal Jewish education. It Generation to ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^— Thompson, Rachel Javitch, is the high school years that have become the most From Corey Sanchez, Caroline Dube appropriate time to stress Jewish values and con- Generation, written by land Lisa Hatch. cepts on a more mature level. Jewish learning can Karen Sokolof Javitch and [ Mrs. Javitch, producer of the be broadened so that the youth do not remain with Elaine Jabenis, will open I Thursday, 6ct 10, 7:30 p.m. f show, says, 'I am donating the an "elementary" version of faith and culture. proceeds of the opening night to Parents who want their children's Jewish inter- at the JCC Theatre with a the Theatre Endowment Fund ests to develop in a normal, healthy manner must special gala premiere as a benefit for the JCC Theatre Ito help ensure future quality insist on a Jewish high school education no leas theatrical events for our comthan a public high school one. Temple Israel has Endowment Fund. The Javitch-Jabenis duo, jmunity." made a commitment to do just that. Our new High School will offer an enriched along with Roxanne Wach, A festive wine and buffet advanced academic program, along with providing are the creative talents Ireception hosted by Mrs. an environment in which students will be exposed behind this heartwarming IJavitch's father, Phil Sokolof, |will follow, the performance. to a variety of ideas, values and practices to help and humorous musical about Rose Lieberman,her strengthen their Jewish identity. We will provide Co-chairpersons of the JCC [Theatre Committee Marcia teent^gers with a natural setting for combining enduring and unique gift to Jewish education with Jewish social experiences. her unborn granddaughter Lipsman and Marilyn'Fred are Students are encouraged to expand their knowl- and future generations. Karen Javitch (left), and Elaine enthusiastic about this opportu Ihe 15 original songs in Jabenis look over the script for f>om n'ty to benefit the Theatre edge of Judaica and exchange views on issues. Endowment Fund. ^ They are encouraged to develop strong Jewish val- the musical were written by Generation to Generation. Mrs. Javitch, with some of f ues and a sense of unity with the Jewish people. "With Karen's extraordinarily We at Temple Israel High School believe that the the lyrics written by Joanie Jacobson. They most generous offer to give the entire proceeds of the primary goal of a Jewish education is to give stu- recently combined their talents by writing the first night of the performance to our fund," said dents the knowledge and skills, and to develop atti- song, One-Hundred Years-a tribute to NCJW Mrs. Lipsman, "members of the community have the chance to help support the performing arts at i tudes, that will enable them to participate actively which was recently performed at The Rose. Elaine Jabenis, who is also directing the show, our theatre for this year and for seasons to come." as independent members of the Jewish community. "But even more exciting," said Ms. Pred, "by conAs members, they can make intelligent and won the prestigious 1996 Fonda-Mcguire Award ' Jewishly informed decisions and contributions to for 'best performance of the year" at the Omaha tributing to and participating in the premiere perthe world in which they Uve. Jewish learning is a Playhouse for her role as Daisy in Driving Miss formance, we all have a unique chance to be part of Vfelong pursuit and should not stcqi at .some arbi- Daisy. She is very visable in the theatre communi- Omaha's Jewish theatre history." ty as not only an actress, but as a director and [ trary point. Tickets for the donor evening are $50 for Gold High school classes will be on Wednesday even- writer. 'I am very fortunate to have Elaine as my Patrons, and $25 for Silver Patrons. For reservadirector. She's a woman with extraordinary talent ings and will bring more than 90 students to tions, call Member Services at 334-6426. Temple in grades 9-12. This program has two peri- and enthusiasm," Mrs. Javitch said. Five additional performances at the JCC Theatre Mrs. Jabenis is directing the cast of 17 Omaha ods with once-a-month school-organized dinners and once-a-month youth group dinners. The high actors including Myma Robbins, Earl Bates, Pegi will be open to the general public on Oct. 12, 13, Georgeson, Rebecca Glasson, Deborah and Ellen 17,19 and 20. school and youth group will be closely linked. For more information and reservations for these In an attempt at building a strong educational Radloff, Anna Raful, Barb Treadway, Marianne program, a core curriculum has been created. This Young, Jan Rowley and Keith Allerton. Also performances, call 397-6789. means that on every Wednesday evening the first hour.class is prearranged. The secQnd period wrill be electives. Recognizing the varying abilities and by Pam Monsky, Federation communications director interests of the high school students when possible, The Jewish Federation of Omaha has developed differentiated courses of study will be offered. a new program for individuals between the ages of We are often asked, 'What happens after Bar/Bat 20 to 40 called Young Jewish Omaha (YJO). The Mitzvah and. Confirmation in the Religious purpose of the program is to provide new and School?" and "Do teenagers continue to be exciting ways to expand personal and professional Involved?" The answer to both questions is a contacts, while learning about contemporary {resounding "Yea." Our teens will participate in a Jewish issues and Jewish community involvement. Variety of exciting and challenging programs and David Goldberg and Trenton Magid are chairherve as wonderful role models for the younger stumen. Steering committee members are Stacie and ^nts in our school and for one another. Marc Brodkey for the "Take a Break" social programming; Lisa Platt and Sandy and John Lehr for educational/religious events; and Tom Vann and Jordana and Jim Glazer for "Tikkun Olam," the social action program. "Tlie programs that YJO will sponsor are important because they help us to raise the awareness of Judaism in our lives. Sometimes, we get so busy Members of the Young Jewish Omaha that Judaism gets put on the back burner,' said Steering Conunittee are, troat row, firom left: Mr. Goldberg. "The Federation, with all of its Jordan Glazer, Sharon Kirshenbaum (staff); resources, is reaching out to young people and proand David Goldberg. Back row: Tom Vann, viding a program without cost to the participants. Sandy Lehr, John Lehr, Trenton Magid, Jim YJO is a great way to meet other young Jewish Glazer, Stacie Brodkey and Mark Brodkey. adults in social or educational settings," be said. Trenton Magid added, "YJO is a great opportuniage group an opportunity to become involved, ty for lifelong Omahans and new members of the spend time with other young Jewish people and tbt Bureau of Jewish Education sponMred community to meet each other, learn something increase their awareness of Judaism. We are lookI Walcome Back Teachers night for Omaha's and have some fun. We have a new and creative ing forward to getting to know those who have not '•llgious aohools. Featured speaker Babbi way for young Jewish adults to get together.* been involved in the past and strengthening the Toasl Gordon, teacher, collefe instructor Events being planned for member* ore an Israeli comn^itment of those who have been involved. ind author fW>m 81 Paul, MN, said to the wine-tasting party. "Lunch and Leoms* with local "A brochure introducing YJO will be mailed to teachers, 1 would guess that IS years ago, rabbis, and community service projects with the community. Anyone who is interested, or if you be word 'spirituality* came up once every Jewish Family Service, Children's Hospital, and know someone in this age group, please fill out and Ive to six weeks; now it comes up in converItonald McDonald House. return the postage paid response card on the latlon once every five to six minutes; there's Sharon Kirihenbaum, Young Leadership brochure," added Ms. Kirshenbaum. I real quest...people are asking for it, for Outreach Coordinator, said, "I am excited about For additional information, please call Ma. lives and for their children." YJO. It is going to give people in the 20-40 Kirshenbaum at 334-648S.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS ntlDAT, SEITEMBER 6 Visions Meetine, 9;30 a.m. C MOVFTY Leadership Conclave. 9/6 thru 9/8, out of town L SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 I Temple Israel Family School Shabbaton. 10 am., Temple P Beth El USY ProBram/Sclihot Service, 9:;!0 p m. Beth El SUNDAY, SEIITJIVIUER 8 & BESTT Opening Assembly, 10:16 a.m. Temple Israel Grade 12 Religious School, 10 a.m.. Temples . Temple Israel Men's Club Brunch, 10 a.m., Temple Israel A Beth El T.S.S. Social Event, 3 p.m., Beth El v Temple Israel Building Dedication, 11:30 a m.. Temple E Ya' Chad Activities. Noon Missions Reunion, 7 p.m., Location: TBA Reception for Rabbi Kutner, 3-5 p.m , Beth Israel MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 YES MeeUng, 10 a.m. Outreach Recruitment Mission Meeting, 7:30 p m , home of Pam & Dennis Deportc TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 JFS Rosh Hashanah Food Distribution Project, 1 p.m. Foundation Board Meeting, 4 p.m., RBJH Conference Room BBYO Night, 6:15 p.m. JCAC Follow-up Hebrew Claaa, 7:30 p.m. Womcns Campaign Meeting, 10 a.m., Home of Joyce Cohen Temple Israel Joint Sisterhood Meeting, 7 p m., Temple "Arych" Mission Meeting, 7:30 p.m , home of Bob &. Bobbie Epstein Beth El Executive Committee MecUng, 7.30 p.m , Beth El WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 JCAC Follow.up Hebrew Class, l^ilOam Visions Trip to Henry Doorly Zoo ADL Quarterly, 7:30 p.m.,Location: TBA THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 WaU in Drop in, 10 a.m. JFS Dreams A Realities Support Group Meeting 7pm Beth El USY Night, 6:30 p m.. Beth El 'All tvtntt held al the JCC unleti olherwlie Indiciled, Jh» Jewish Piestisnol tesporxbit kx the accuracy of tht abovt tvtnb. To kitp cilendar iccurile or lor quttliont on •cllvilin, csll Mirltnt Hen it 334-6437.
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By Rabbi Y. Dovid Kagw, Gnest eoloiiuiiat Tliere is a Jewisli way of life and there is a , Jewish way of death. The prohibitions of cremation and embahning bespealc a philosophy of man an^ his relatibnship to G-d, repugnance to mutilating the body expresses fi reve^nce for man, who is created in "the image of G-d," while burial of the dead without delay shows our reverence for the dead. The profound psychology implicit in the highly< structured Jewish mourning observances, speak eloquently of Judaism's concern for the psychologi' cal integrity of the human ,per8onality. Life £md death are interrelated parts of a continuum of existence; an eternal rhythm. The Torah says that when Hashem finished creatic^n and decided that death was to be a feature in it. He declared that creation was excellent, tou me'od. And yet, in our society, death is certainly not seen as being "very good!" We who live in one of the most violent societies; we who feed on a daily diet of crime reporting and who view every conceivable method of dying on television, are frightened sick by the consideration of the eventuality of our own deaths. We are deathly afraid of death. What is our attitude towards death; especially since Judaism emphasizes sanctity of life; the need to preserve life even when it entails violating other religious precepts (such as Shabbos and Yom Kippur). The Sages say the day of Adam's death was celebrated as a festival. They rejoiced that man is mortal, for otherwise he would not do the will of his creator. Death is thus not only accepted with passive resignation, but with the realization that it is, in fact "tov me'od," very good! This is illustrated by a comment made by Rav Dovid ibn Zimra, 16th century Chief Rabbi of Egypt: How could Adam have followed Chava's advice to sin after he had been so well treated by G-d? He explains that when Hashem told Adam not to eat from the Tree of Knowledge, Good and Evil, he threatened the punishment of death. Adam knew there was a Tree of Life in the garden, as well, but he did not know where it was. The snake's argument to Chava, which she conveyed to Adam, was that by eating of the Tree of Life one could be eternal like Hashem, and by eating of the Tree of Knowledge, he would gain the information as to where it was. He could then eat from it and serve G-d eternally like the angels. Adam reasoned that it would be satisfactory to transgress one sin and then repent, since in the final analysis, he would better be able to serve G-d if he was immortal. To seek immortality may strike us as being a pious act, but it was rejected outright by Hashem. If He had wanted us to be deathless like the angels. He would have created us that way. If death is supposed to be accepted as a positive feature, why do we mourn our dead? A person who has died, certainly a righteous person; will certainly receive magnificent rewards from in the Worldto-Come. Moreover, the one who has died is free from all the turmoil, pain and confusion of this world. We don't cry for the one who has died; we cry for ourselves! We mourn because we feel lonely. The ultimate meaning of life is inextricably bound to the fact that human beings die. Mortality provides Ufe with intensity of meaning, with deep profundity. Understanding death allows one to understand how to hve. Secular society speaks of "Death with Dignity." There is nothing dignified about dying; other than dying after having lived a dignified life!
B|g changes ahead for Federation , by Carol Katsman^ Editor The Strategic Planning Committee'recommended broad changes to the Jewish Federation Board Of Directors at its August meeting. "We have taken a nmjor leap forward for renewal,'' taid Tom Fellman, preaident of the JFO. "Xtur board, our enterprite, ii ntft jtut doing buainetM at it ha» in the pa»L With unanimous approval of the new structurer" the Library and the Bureau of Jewish Education will no longer be separate agencies, but will become a part of the Jewish Education Center of Excellence. The College of Jewish Learning, once part of the Jewish Cultural Arts Council, will also move there. JCAC, however, will maintain supervision of cultural progiiams, based at the JCC, such as Yom HaAtzma'ut and Yom HaShoah and others. The Jewish Press, once a separate agency, will now be a committee of the Federation under Community Development, but will still have representation on the board. It is still charged with publishing a weekly newspaper and editorial^uBines8 policy will continue to be set by its conunittee. A new entity, the Federation Council, will function as a 'stockholders' group with representation from all synagogues, young and 'advanced' leadership. Members will be chosen by a nominating committee and elected by the community. This group is charged with review/feedback on planning and will be a training ground for up-and-coming leaders and an advisory council. The Federation Board will be smaller; every seatholder will carry a portfolio. According to Forrest Krutter, chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee, "The mandate of the staff and lay leadership is collaboration and cooperation, to maximize resources and develop programs, services and activities that engage, educate and energize the Jewish community." 'There will be a transition period while the Strategic Planning Committee rewrites the bylaws to reflect these changes," he added. Steve Nogg, chairman of the Internal Relations Sub-committee, stated, "The community may not notice changes; agencies will continue to operate day-to-day by professional staff and lay boards vdthout interference from other groups. ITiere will be increased cooperation so that this new structure becomes an efficient framework for our real goalthe renewal of the Omaha Jewish community."
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{(M-6268 FRIDAY: Services are conducted by Rabbi Howard Shabbat evening service, 7:30 p.m. Kutner. Rabbi Azriel, Rabbi Stiel and Hazzan Contzius Office hours: Monday through Thu^rsday, 8 a.m. will officiate. Hazzan Contzius will present 'A to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sermon in Song: Preparation for the High Holy FRIDAY: Days." The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by Kabbalat Shabbat service, 7 p.m. psa, Denny and Travis Lewis and David Shapiro SATURDAY: in honor of the 50th anniversary of Audrey and Services, 8:45' a.m.; Jr. Congregation, 10:30 a.m. Morrie Shapiro. Kiddush sponsored by Sisterhood. Sitter Service—Sitter service is available^each Babysitting service provided by Sisterhood. Shabbat evening service. Please make a reservaMincha at 7:25 p.m., followed by Shalosh Seudot, tion so we may plan accordingly. There are no Ma'Ariv and Havdalah. facilities for infants. Selichot Services: SATURDAY: Social hour, 10 p.m.; lecture with Rabbi Kutner, Shabbat morning service, 10:15 a.m. 11 p.m.; service, 11:45 p.m. Simcha B'shabbat~The congregation will study SUNDAY: the Torah portion for the week. Services at 8:30 a.m. Slichot Service-9 p.m. program, "Rights and Yachad: , Wrongs." A wine and cheese reception will precede Will meet at the synagogue at noon. For more the 10:30 service. information, call Linda Novak at 493-8574. SUNDAY: Kever Avot Services: Morning Chapel prayer service, 9:15 aon. Golden Hill Cemetery, 11 a.m.; B'nai Jacob This service gives members of the congregation an Cemetery, 11:30 a.m.; Beth Sholom/Mt. Sinai, additional opportunity to pray and recite Kiddish. Men's Club Brunch, 10 a.m. in the Milder 12:30 p.m.; BHH (Fisher Farm), 1:30 p.m. Mincha, 7:35 p.m. Center. Chief Deputy TDouglas County Public Welcome Rabbi and Mrs. Kutner: Defender Tom Riley will be the guest speaker. Join A reception to welcome Rabbi and Mrs. Howard us for traditional lox and bagels. Non-members, $3. Rededication, 11:30 turn.- of our Temple and Kutner will be at 3 p.m. The community is invited. MONDAY-THURSDAY (Sept 9-12): The Newman Gateway. Services at 6:30 a.m. and 7:25 p.m. Adult Education On Erev Rosh Hashanah and Erev Yom IQppur, Sept. 12: "Beyond Midrash," 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., the Mikveh will be open for men, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. led by Don Schwartz.
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OFFUTT C^Mhwt CluifMi, Sth and C«4Mi>art. OiiMlw, NE FRIDAY: Services start at 6 p.m.
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Pre-season kick-off at Beth Israel by Suaan Paley Rabbi Howard Kutner will ofler pre-eeason classit for the forthcoming High Holidays. On Selichos light, Saturday, Sept. 7, he will speak at 11 p.m. Phe topic, "Asking for Forgiveness," will be precedd by a Havdalah reception at 10 p.m. "The rabbis instituted the Selichos period in rder to guide us in the proper ways of asking foriveness, between G-d and man, and man and »an,' said Rabbi Kutner. "We will discuss obtainig a pardon prior to the day of Judgement' The class, "The Many Faces of Rosh Hashanah," rill be presented on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 7:30 p.m. "Roflh Haahanah is called by several different imes, each reflecting an aspect of the holiday,' feted Rabbi Kutner, "We will discuss the themes I reflected in the Tahnud and the Machzor." The Yom Kippur class, "Attaining Atonement," ill take place Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 7:30 p.m. "During these Days of Repentance, we need to le this opportunity of return to improve the qualir of our lives. Too often, we observe the holidays r rote," he continued, "We want to try to underd the figniflcance behind the meaning of the d make the holidays more meaningful." are at Beth Urael and are free and open Mmmunity. For information, call 666-6288.
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Office Houk^: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 pjn. Services are conducted by Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emil Berkovits. FRIDAY: Services start at 6 p.m. SATURDAY: Services start at 9:30 a.m. Kiddish following Sitter service starts at 10 a.m. TSS (Torah Siddur Skills) meets at 10 a.m. Shabbat story time, first and third Saturday at 11 a.m. K'tantan, second hnd fourth Saturday at 11 a.m. Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services, 7:50 p.m. Selihot Program and Service: Following refreshments, at 9:30 p.m., the Adult Education Committee will present "Trial of the Century," at 10 p.m., with attorneys from the congregation debating issues that Jews face today. Following the program and reception, traditional Selihot services will be held at 11:45 p.m SUNDAY: Services start at 9 a.m. WEEKDAYS: Services at 6:55 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, Sept 11: Beth El High School of Jewish Studies begins, 7:30-9 p.m.
Memorial Prayer Services Rabbi Howard Kutner will conduct Memorial Prayer Services at Pleasant Hill Cemetery (B'nai Jacob Section), 42nd and Redick Ave.:
SUNDAY, SEPT. 8 -- 11:30 a.m. Rabbi Kutner will also conduct Memorial Services at Mount Sinai Cemetery: SUNDAY, SEPT. 8 - 12:30 p.m.
, Services are officiated by Cantor Michael Weisser. FRIDAY: Shabbat evening service at 7:45 p.m. SATURDAY: Torah study and service, 10 a.m. S'lichot service, 11:30 p.m. (social time and refreshments at 11 p.m.). SUNDAY: Hebrew school, 9 a.m.; Religious school, 10 a.m.
B'NAI ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE 618 Mynater St, Council BhilXii, Iowa 51503 3tSM705 Services are conducted every Friday Shabbat Eve at 7:30 p.m. Professor Tony Houston, professor of Spanish at UNL, will speak on The rise and fall of Sephardic Jews in Medieval Spain. An Oneg Shabbat Kiddish will follow. Services are led by congregants.
BEYTSHALOM AnAfflUateoftlie JhwiA Beeomtroetionkt Federation P.O. Box Ml lao^ Omaha, NE 68U44I1S0 756-9833 Services: liivery Friday at 7:30 p.m. Religious Schooh Contact Dr. Marty Rosenberg, 390-9062. Classes sUrt Sept. 8 at the Westaide Community Education Center.
CHABAD HOUSE lasa Sow iitth St, OMdb% NB «eiM WBB-wwwjfMt*wire.eoaWMdMdM»b B4MLMDU«hll«eheaoLMM SATURDAY: Davening is at 9:30 a.m., followed by Kiddish SUNDAY: Davening is at 9:30 ajn. Talmud Classes Tahnud CIBM, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Advanced Talmud, Thursdays, 12 noon Yiddish "Hooked on Yiddish* lessons, Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
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SUNDAY, SEPT, 15-1 pjn. Correction: The Jewish Press mistakenly omitted a Unefrom last week's story on the new school at Beth Israel. It should have read: "The weekday program, on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 4:15-5:45 p.m. will serve students in grades 3-7." The Jewish Press regrets the error.
B'nai Israel to host two speakers by Dr. Jerome Bleicher The sermon on Erev Rosh Hashanah will be delivered by Prof. Yvonne Tixier y Vigil of Teacher's College at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, during services at B'nai Israel Synagogue of Council Bluffs. Her subject will be "Apples and Honey for our Children." During Rosh Hashanah services on Saturday, Sept. 14, Bob Eisenberg will relate details of his extensive investigation of the Hasidic movement in America and Europe that led to the publics tion of his book, Boychicks in the Hood.
PERSONALS Thank you very much (or remembering me on my 85th birthday with all the cards, gifts and calls. KataFerar Mickey Kaplan wishes to thank all his friends and family for the cards, phone calls and cotKem during his hospttalization. Also, thanks to Rabbi Azriel for his suppon. Thank you to my rolatives and friends (or your visits and good wishes during my hospttalization. AdaBraw
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By Gary RosenbUtt, Editor and Publisher of The New York JewUh Week Welcome to the real world, America. What we its way through Congress, was de-fanged by a curiMaking education 'special' have learned, again and too late, is that even the ous alliance of gun lobbyists and civil liberties by Carol Katzman, E^ditor Though the staff of The Jewish Press has just planet's most powerful nation cannot protect its advocates. The former opposed chemical markers put the New Year's issue 'to bed," as they say in the citizens from the fear of vulnerability at any and that would identify explosives and the latter were trade, we have already started thinking ahead to air times. The lesson, so simple yet painful to against giving the Fil more latitude in wiretapadditional special editions. Besides the two large accept, is that no one is safe any more. ping potential suspects. The result was the pasHard on the heels of the explosion that killed 230 isage of the current bill that has little more than holiday papers, New Year's and Passover, this paper also features occasional supplements and people aboard TWA Flight 800 off the shore of symbolic value in countering terrorism. ' other special issues. ' ,' Long Island, a crude pipe-bomb exploded at the I don't mean to sug^gest that concerns about dvil Hanukkah, Mother's Day and Father's Day Atlanta Olympics, shattering any remaining sense liberties are not important. The U.S. should take a issues contain special advertising supplements of of security for those who beljeved that internation- lesson from Israel and determine for itself just how interest to our readers. We also feature Health al athletic competition signaled a new era of global high a priority it deems combating terrorism. Guide and Tax Tips editions, which featiire articles humanity and brotherhood. Israel came to the conclusion long ago that fightThe fact that those two awful deeds were not tied ing terrorism is the highest priority. As a result, it about those two topips, as well as advertising. On Dec. 27, 1996, we will introduce another spe- immediately to the cause of any particular political has instituted any number of measures, often cial issue...on Education. movement seemed to make the tragedies all the expensive and time-consuming, consistent with The Jewish Press has already featured articles more senseless, random and frightening. But then that philosophy, from checking bags at every pubby Elyce Azriel, Director of Temple Israel's High that's the terrorists' goal, and they are succeeding. lic gathering to employing the most intense airOne of the first calls President Clinton received safety precautions in the industry. School, on that new program, as well as on her observations from the Conference on Alternatives after the Atlanta bombing was from Israeli Prime Granted, American society is far larger and more in Jewish Education. The announcement about Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who expressed complex and cannot be policed with the same preciBeth Israel's new Talmud Torah has also appeared sympathy and offered assistance from his tiny sion as is carried out in Israel. Still, a key element in these pages, and a story about BESTT, Beth El nation's anti-terrorism experts in investigating the here is a national resolve to deal with the problem. Synagogue Talmud Torah, will be in the Sept. 20 air crash and pipe-bombing. Until now, though, most Americans have been Israel would prefer not to be the leader in experi- ignoring reality and clinging to a false sense of issue. We anticipate featuring other religious schools, such as Beyt Shalom's. ence with terrorism, but it is. They have learned to security, even as terrorists strike closer to home. It For a small community like ours, there appears live and deal with the constant awareness of ter- can't happen here, we thought, but it has. to be a lot going on in education, in both formal and rorism. Not only are they experts in developing the In 1988, a Pan Am jet was blown up over informal settings. JCAC even had to expand the technological means to respond to and minimize Lockerbie, Scotland, a murderous act for which two number of openings to 70 for its eight-hour crash the threat, but as a society has had to confront the Libyan suspects have yet to be tried. Three years course in Hebrew, due to increased demand. danger terrorism presents to the national psyche. ago. Islamic fundamentalists bombed the World Terrorism is part of their lives, always in the Trade Center in Manhattan. Then came Oklahoma Several Omaha college students and graduate students are studying in Israel and some adults even back of their minds, at least, as they board a bus or City, and in recent months the U.S. base in Saudi study long-distance by phone with ckevruaas, study walk down a busy street or drive along a quiet Arabia, TWA FUght 8O0, and Atlanta. partners. road. Every young child is taught to look out for Each attack may be different in terms of destrucWe look forward to working with area rabbis and suspicious strangers, to submit his school bag for tion and motivation, but each contains a similar educators, as well as the Bureau of Jewish inspection on entering and leaving a store, and to message of fear and destruction. No democratic Education, in providing these informative articles alert authorities on seeing an abandoned package. country can ever stop every act of terror, but each on education to our readers, on a regular basis in It's a sad but accepted way of life. has a sacred obligation to prevent acts whenever Those of us who have been to Israel' marvel at possible and prosecute perpetrators to the fullest these pages and in our forthcoming special issue. how swiftly and efficiently authorities respond to So far, the U.S. has been pulling its punches, not dealing with a suspicious bag, and how citizens taking the toughest security measures and not respond almost matter-of-factly to these daily cracking down sufilciently on terrorist-sponsoring To the Editor: inconveniences. New Yorkers put up with traffic countries like Iran, Iraq. Libya and Syria. Indeed, I am writing a paper on the Yiddish theater in delays; Israelis live with security checks. we are still making overtures to engage Damascus Omaha up to 1970. I would appreciate hearing But are we in this country prepared .to tolerate in the Mideast peace process. from your readers who remember Yiddish theater the many irritations that would take up more of For years, Israel has been saying that Islamic performances or have old programs and memora- our time and money in the name of greater protecfundamentalism represents a major threat not bilia. I can be reached at 333-5166. tion? How do we measure our need for security only to the Mideast but to the entire free worid. Oliver B. Pollak with our right to individual freedpm? When will the U.S. and her allies take that mesThat's an issue Washington has been grappling sage to heart and put an end to this bloody war? To the Editor: with in the form of a counter-terrorism bill intro"Up you men, and sing to AZA," are the words of duced after the Oklahoma City bombing. While EARLY DEADUNE! a very old song that is often sung at the close of President Clinton pledged to do whatever is necesAZA #l's chapter meetings. These words represent sary to end terrorism and punish those responsiDue to the holidays, deadline lor the Sept. 20 issue a spirit that still lives within the Mother Chapter. ble, the fact is,in Washington, anti-terrorism of the Jewish Press has t>een moved up to noon on 1 am very proud to have served as the advisor of rhetoric has outpaced political resolve. Wednesday, Sept. 11, (or copy, and Thursday, Sept. (Continued on page 5) 12, for ads. We appreciate your cooperation. Case in point is the legislation that, as it made
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Kim Noddle (left), and Kimberly Robinson work on the Young Women's Retreat. Jewish and family values will be the focus of the Young Women's 1997 UJA/Federation Campaign • Kick-off event to be held Sunday, Oct. 27, at Cow Patty's in Council Bluffs. Young Women's Event Co-dhairmen are Kim Noddle and Kimberly Robinson. This year, the event will be a retreat to bring together the young Jewish women of Omaha in a casual setting, according to Ms. Noddle. "This retreat is for all young women. Besides making a pledge every year, I had previously not been actively involved. Now I want to see the impact my dollars can have on the community, " said Ms. Noddle. "We want to learn what values we share as Jewish women in Omaha. How do our values translate to the work of the Federation? These are the questions we wish to focus on at the retreat," said Ms. Robinson. Small and large group discussions, activities and local and national speakers will be featured. For more information, call Sharon Kirshenbaum, Young Leadership Coordinator, at the Jewish Federation, 334-6485.
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by Corey Kirahenbaum, JCC Asaiat Executive Director < Is sending 40 teenagers to Israel for four weeks worth the investment made by the Omaha community? After spending four weeks in Israel with 40 of the best behaved and prepared teenagers, I must say with absolutely no hesitation, "Yes!" I think the members of this comniunity got the highest return for their dollar with the Artza trip. When you see the faces of these teens as they disembark from the plane in Tel Aviv, or watch as they cry and embrace, and develop a love for Israel as I did, you begin to understand the real value of an experience like this. From the moment we arrived, the Artza teens seemed to leave their American "I've gotta act this way" attitude at home. The second night in Tel Aviv as I was walking on the beach expressway, I saw a group of people doing an Israeli dance. I went over to watch and to my amazement, 15 of those people were our Omaha kids learning to dance. Some of them, I might say, did very well. At this point, I knew that these were not the same kids I had spent the last six months with in preparatory programs back in Omaha. They were new individuals who expanded each others' minds and challenged our guide at every site we visited. In fact, never once did I hear, "I don't want to do this" or "This is stupid." They were more excited and eager to learn with every passing day. Even after a late night discussing Israel and other subjects, they were always ready to get going in the morning and learn something new. The shyest members of our group would visit with strangers we met on the tour and discuss topics like the Israeli peace process or life in Israel. Some of our more outgoing teens would strike up a conversation with members of diverse religious groups and were invited to Kiddush or into their homes to talk about their Israel experience. Our group spent some of their free time in the evenings going out and meeting with other Jewish teens from around the world. Excitement and exuberance were evident in every aspect of the trip. Some nights during the nightly "check in" it would take hours to complete my rounds. The kids would always want to talk about the happenings that day and their impressions of what they experienced. I just couldn't say good-night and walk
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away when faced with| such enthusiasm. It just wasn't possible. In Jerusalem, where we spent the last days of the trip, I noticed the greatest changes. The first day was spent at The Wall; this experience will be with me for the rest of my life. I was on the men's side, of course, and after I went up to The Wall and was getting ready to leave, I noticed a group of 10 of our guys clinging to it in a way I had never seen. They seemed drawn to it like a magnet. Some of them were holding prayer books, some were crying as they placed their notes in The Wall. Now you're probably thinking, "The Wall can do that to you," but from that day on, I saw changes in our entire group. I could go on forever about all the things that this great group of kids experienced on this trip. I am grateful to have been able to share the Artza trip with them and to be able to keep these events with me forever. A trip like this cannot be fully explained on paper, not only in the things we saw and did, but in the way all of us were impacted and changed by our insights and experiences.
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Floating in the Dead Sea are ARTZA participants, from left: Ryan Lercher, Katya Kuzmina, Laynie Ginsberg and Matt Rosenberg.
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