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Israelis, U.S. Jews honor Rabin on anniversary of assassir^ation by Naomi Segal JERUSALEM (JTA) -- Israelis across the country gathered to light memorial candles, pray and leave flowers for Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, who was assassinated one year ago by a religious Jew opposed to his peace policies. Speaking at a memorial service at Rabin's grave on Mount Herzl, an emotional Yonatan Ben Artzi asked for his grandfather's forgiveness. 'Forgive us for believing in you, for being enchanted by your magic, for closing our eyes and not looking after you as we should have," he said. "A year has gone by and it's as if nothing has happened. We stood here stunned, looking for the light at the end of this horrible nightmare, and the light never came." Along with expressions of sorrow and calls for national unity, there were warnings that the political rifts the murder exposed had only deepened since the Nov. 4 assassination. In an address before students in Tel Aviv, Rabin's son, Yuval, said the nation had not done enough soul-searching over the past year. Referring to the incident in which a religious Jew allegedly threw hot tea on Labor Knesset member Yael Dayan in Hebron, Rabin said, "The boiUng tea will turn again into deadly bullets, and (Continued on page 5)

Bureau Board approves name change

By Barbara Gottlieb, Director Jewish Senior Services Directors of the Bureau for the Aging approved a name change that will position the organization to meet the changing needs of senior citizens. Sylvia Roffman and Bert Lewis, co-cbpirmen of the Public Relations Committee, were^^ven tttis charge. Their task was to rename the Bureau to encompass the varied services the agency has the capability of providing, while being ever cognizant of the organizational mission. Bob Lepp, President of the Board of Directors, stated, "Our new name will have the capabilities to develop all the necessary services our Jewish elderly deserve. Our leadership is looking forward to working with our community professionals, and community leaders in outlining new services for our seniors." The Bureau's Board and members of the Federation's Strategic Planning Committee have experienced excitment and expressed support of this new name. The Jewish Community is aware that seniors require different types of services for a variety of reasons. Since fewer than five percent of senior citizens are living in nursing homes, the Jewish community must look at where and how they are Uving. After meeting with members of the Young Energetic Seniors, Old Timers and Visions groups, the following areas of concentration will be studied by members of the Jewish Senior Service Board (J.S.S.): transportation, adult day care, assisted living, outpatient physical therapy and varied meal programs (congregate and take-out). Jewish Senior Services will begin an active marketing campaign to once again reacquaint the Jewish community to the variety of services the agency is currently providing and those that need more attention. The organizational goal is to constantly improve the quality of life for senior citizens by being a resource upon which they can rely. The J.S.S. staff is motivated, aa are memben of the Board, to move the organization forward and ensure a secure future for our senior*. If you are interested in assisting J.S.S. with i development of these services, please call me at 334-6612.

Yitzhak Rabin

Israel Community Forum Monday, Nov. 11,7:30 p.m. JCC Older Adult Lounge

The purpose of the forum is to discuss the alk)cation to Israel by the Jewish Federation of Omaha. Results of the discussion will t>e forwarded to the Israel Subcommittee of the Strategic Planning Committee. This committee will make recomnwn^stjpns Aeut implementation in UJA/Federation allocationP'For.more information, call Howard Bloom, Federation Director, at 334-6433.

Nov. 1,1996

NJHS to honor 'Boggy' By Mary Fellman, "Lifetime community volunteer' Iz "Boggy" Bogdanoff will be the recipient of the' Shirley Berman Volunteer Award at the 14th annual meeting of the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society. The presentation will be made Nov. 3 at the 2 p.m. meeting in the Commons room of the Gordman Center. Presenting the award will be past recipient Charlotte Slutzky as well as David Berman and Sharon Allen, children of Shirley Berman. Friends and admirers of 85-year-old Boggy are profuse in their praise of this "man qf good deeds" who still makes dozens of phone calls each week to wish friends good health. According to former Senior Activities Director Mollie Delman, Boggy used to bring participants to her Monday and Tuesday "Walk-In" programs to enjoy the lunch, while he always "came to help, not to eat." Cantor Leo Fettmnn credited Boggy, his friend of 22 years, with a call every Friday before Shabbat with "good Shabbos wishes" and helping to make a minyan every day either at Beth Israel Synagogue, the old Kapulier shul or the Blumkin Home. "He is a gentleman and a very gentle man," said Cantor Fettman. According to Tevie Turkel, daughter of Boggy's late friend Iz Bernstein, 'Dad called Boggy a good Sam because he is a good Samaritan." In his youth. Boggy was a baseball and basketball player of note, and later an active member and officer of B'nai B'rith. He worked at Nebraska Clothing Company for many years and was a partner in the Wardrobe for Men with Milt Yudelson until retirement. Boggy is the father of two children, grandfather of five and great-grandfather of four. His wife of .50 years, Georgina, passed away in 1989.

YJO holiday project: The Joy of Giving' by Pam Monslcy, Federation Communications Director Young Jewish Omaha (YJO) will hold its holiday project: "The Joy of Giving," Dec. 15 at the Boys' and Girls' Club of Omaha. The project will provide a variety of donated Christmas gifts for the siblings and parents of Boys' and Girls' Club members. YJO members will help the children select a gift, wrap it and make a card. The Young Jewish Omaha group, sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Omaha, provides individuals, single and married, age 20-40, with new and exciting ways to expand personal and professional contacts while learnirig about contemporary Jewish issues and Jewish community involvement. "The goal of the project is to teach these children that it is just as much fun to give as to receive. The children will be able to experience the joy of giving, something many of them have not been able to do for their brothers, sisters or porenta," said Jordana Glazer, Co-chairman of the Tikkun Olam committee for YJO. Co-Chairman Tom Vann believes the holiday project is "the perfect opportunity for YJO to get involved with other Jews working together to make Christmas better for underprivileged non-Jewish children." YJO is offering its members three ways to become involved in the holiday projecL 'We are asking people to come to the Carter Lake FaciUty of the Boys' and Girls' Club of Omaha and help work directly with the kids on Dec. 15. We also will need new gifts for children or adults, unwrapped. Cash donations will also be appreciated,' said Co-chairman Jim Glazer.

Mary Dean Harvey, President of Boys' and Girls' Club of Omaha, said the organization is "honored to be selected for this project. This is an opportunity to teach a valuable lesson to our members-the responsibility of giving. The children won't be selecting gifts for themselves, but for family members, and there is no better lesgon to teach a child than the joy of giving." Gifla will b^ accepted at the Nov. 19 YJO "Wine % and Dine,' and during business hours at the JCC. Label the gifla: attention Sharon Kirshenbaum. For more information and to volunteer, please call Sharon Kirshenbaum, Federation Young Adult Outreach Coordinator, at 334-6485.

Mayor of Omaha Hal Daub presented the Itey to the city to Editor Emeritus of the Jewith Preu, Morris Maline, and his wife, Ruth. More than 125 attended a reception in his honor Tuesday at the JCC.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5

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RI;THKAVICH Services for Ruth Kavich, 79, were held Oct. 28 at Golden Hill Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lazier, Survivors include a daughter, Linda Gordman. and a soil, Larry Kavich, both of Omaha': five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Bernicc Krasne and Theliiia Linsman. Los Angeles. Memorials to the Rose Blumkifi .Jewish Home. RUDY FOX .Services For Rudy Fox, 79. were held (Jet. '28 at Beth Shalom Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bee. .Survivors include two sons, Donald of Gnlesburg. IL, and Ira of Omaha; and five grandchildren. Memorials to the Holocaust Museum or the .Jewish Federation for education scholarships.

Federation Board passes motions for the future by Carol Kaizman At its monthly board meeting Monday, the .Jewish Federation Board of Directors passed two motions dealing with the future direction of the community. The Communal Directions Sub-committee of Strategic Planning reported on its work. Marty Shukerl, chairman, recommended "that service and programming reflect a balance between serving the market...while reinforcing certain princi pies...in a .Jewish context." The board also passed a motion to "conciincntly study the programmatic and financial feasibility iif a plan to reinwest in the facilities of the .Jewish Community Center." The study would concentrate on revitalizing the current building, which dates from 197,'i. to meet the new demands of the '21sl Century. Additional re[)orts were given by .Steve .Sinidii and Paul Kpsteiii on the Spue up tlw ('(iiiipiiiM'i program of the Men's Campaign and by Trenton Magid on the Young Jewish Omaha Wiiif anil Diiif program. Sharon Kirshenbaiini reported on the recent Young Women's Division retreat; Bobbie Kpstein updated the board on Partiiershi|i '2()0() the Lion of Jiidah ('ouference. JEWISH ROOMMATE wanted to sliare oni? bedroom apanmenl (single, college studenl or age 20-301 Fonlenelle Hills Call Mike 29I-B1B2

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Parashat VaYera A Jewish Way of Life: Was There? Is There? Authorities in San Francisco, according to a recent news report, were surprised to find a "new" form of illegal gambling: betting on pigeon-racing. Pigeon racing? Yes, pigeon-racing! Apparently they hadn't studied Mishn'nh. In the Mishnah, 1800 years ago. testimony of iews who claimed to have seen the rise of a new^ioon was not acccptiihle by the court, if those witnesses were dice shooters or pigeon-racers. (Rosh haShanah 1.8). Nor could they serve as judges (Sanhedrin .'i.'i) There is an open question whether these infractiiins could be set aside if the violators of these community standards had another, "legiti mate" occupation. Our Sidrah gives opportunity to the Midrash to picture a Jewishway-of-life going back to Abraham. Abraham taught his son, Ishmael, (unnanu'd in the Torah text) the mitzvah and the art of hospitality. He was destined to teach his family the mitzvot of visiting the sick and comforting the bereaved. He was to teach all passers-by to thank (iod for food and all human necessities. The Midrash responds to this opportunity to establish an Abrahaniic .Jewishway-of-life with alacrity and enthusiasm. Latt'r, the true marks of the Children of Abraham are said to be, in .Jewish tradition, that they are merciful, that they live chaste lives, and that they are frequent doers of good deeds. Do you recognize yourself? The other day, with the opening of the hunting season about to begin in Iowa and soon in Nebraska, I remarked in the hearing of certain people, that an anonymous speaker (not me!) once declared that if you hear a .Jew say that he loves hunting, he's either a liar or not a very good .Jew. 1 didn't win any new friends. I remember also, speaking before a Kotary Club of which I was a member and where I had many friends, that (Jeorge liernard .Shaw, describing the aristocratic ladiesaiKt-gentleinen'H sport of fox hunting, ridingtohounds, USIHI this caustic definition: "the ineffable in pursuil of the inedible" 1 don't reniemlier niaklng any new friends that day either Well, .lews are probably adilicled to card playing as nnirh as any other identifiable group in Americaii siK'iety. I personally love bridge,'though I get to play it only as often as we have a leap year. . .("ardplayiiig is more ciimfortable Ihan pigeon-racing. And what alniiil eon!ail sports? Who can resist roothall? Kven when all the delicate skills and strategies are accoiiiiteil lor. Ihere is the inevitable use of brute force against brute force, sometimes witli tragic results. And boxing, where the main purpo.se is to knock your opponent senseless? I've seen horse-racing twice, as the guest of one of the members of my synagogue. But I've never even joined Ak-.Sar lien, because it put.s the priorities (if life backwards. The sport of kings is not for this commoner. 1 love football, baseball and tennis. All in all. I go more fqr a modified and somewhat amended ideal .Jewish-way of-life as the Midrash would have it than for the bottom-line-obsessed, sports-saturated life of American Jews. who. like other Americans, would advise me to get with it.

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FRIDAY: Services, 7:30 p.m., at 3012 S. 119th St., Omaha Religious School: Classes are held every Sunday at 10 a.m. at Westside Community fiducation Center, 108th and Grover. Call Dr. Marty Rosenberg, 390-9062. Please check the Beyt Shalom information line at 758-9233 for last minute weather-related schedule changes. Jewish Boole Club: The book club will discuss the PBS documentary "Genesis" with Bill Moyers. Contact JefTFerber at 455-8645 for details. Next Club meeting is Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. at 1709 N. 50th St., Omaha.

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S664288 Services are conducted by Rabbi Howard Kutner. Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. FRIDAY : l^bbalat Shabbat service, 5 p.m.; Shabbos dinner, 6:15 p.m., honoring new members. SATURDAY: Services, 8:45 a.m.; Jr. Congregation, 10:30 a.m. Kiddish is sponsored by Sisterhood. "Parsha of the'Week," a course led by Yakova Herzig, 3 p.m., at the home of the Herzigs; Shiur with Rabbi Kutner, 4:20 p.m., at the synagogue; Mincha, 4:50 p.m., followed by Shalosh Seudot, Ma'ariv and Havdalah. SUNDAY: Morning service, 9 a.m., followed by breakfast and shiur with Rabbi Kutner, 10:15 a.m. on Contemporary Halachic Issues; Mincha, 5 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Services at 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. MONDAY: Rabbi Mendel Katzman will present "An Encounter with Chabad," 7:30 p.m. This is the third in a series of six sessions. TUE;SDAY: Sisterhood Study Group with Rabbi Kutner, 10 to 11 a.m. Nadine Kutner will speak about "The Multifaceted Uses of the Mikvah," 7:30 p.m. Call the office for location. WEDNESDAY: "Basic Jewish Thoughts," a Shiur with Rabbi Kutner, 7:30-8:30 p.m.Following the Shiur, Rabbi Kutner will teach how to read the Torah. with traditional Irop. (Bring a tape recorder).

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Services are conducted every Friday .Shabbat Eve at 7:30 p.m. Semioiiette presented by a guest speaker, followed by an Oneg Shabbat Kiddish. FRIDAY, Nov. 1: Congregational meeting to elect new officers and board members. Regular Sabbath service will follow. Sermonplle will be presented by Dr. Tony Houston, Spanish teacher at UNL. He will speak about the oral tradition of the medieval Sephardic Jews, and will present ballad.s and poetry from audio iJipes.

CONGREGATION B'NAI JESHURUN SOUTH .STREET TEMPLE Member of the Union of Amerif^n Hebrew Congregations 2061 S. 20th St., Lincoln, NE 68502-2797 Services are officiated by Cantor Michael Weisser. FRIDAY: Shabbat services at 7:45 p.m. SATURDAY: Torah study and service at 10 a.m. SUNDAY: Hebrew school, 9 a.m.; Religious school, 10 a.m.

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TIFERETH ISRAEL Member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 3219 Sheridan Blvd., Uncoln, NE 68502 423-8668 Services are conducted by Rabbi Stanley M. Rosenbaum. Minyans on Mondays and Thursdays, 7:15 am FRIDAY: Services, 8 p.m. SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m.

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BETH EL SYNAGOGUE , Menkber of United Synagogue ^ of Conservative Judaism 14S06 Califomia, Omaha, NE 68154 492-8550 WEB-httpV/omafaafreenetorg/bethel Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emil Berkovits. ' FRIDAY: Services start at 6 p.m. SATURDAY: Services start at! 9:30 a.m. Kiddish following; Sitter service starts at lb a.m. TSS (Torah Siddur Skills), 10 a.m.; Shabbat story time, first and third Saturday, 11 a.m. ^ ICtantan, second and fourth Saturday at 11 a.m. Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services, 5:05 p.m. SUNDAY: Services, 9 a.m. WEEKDAYS: Services, 6:55 a.m. and 5:,30 p.m. Shabbat Dinner Friday, Nov. 8 -Third-grade students and their families will celebrate Shabbat with services and dinner. Bar Mitzvah Benjamin Friedman, son of Gail and Steve Friedman, will become a Bar Mitzvah Sat., Nov. 9.

Bar Mitzvah Steven Allen Sternberg, son of Mary and Walter Sternberg, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah Saturday, Nov. 9, at Temple Israel. A seventh-grade slu dent at Millard North Middle .School, he i.s a member of the Superioi Honor Roll. He has al."^!) been selected to participate in the Duke University Talent Idonti fication Program. Steven's interests include playing various sports and music. He is a member of the seventh-^rade band and plays both the baritone and tnini|M't. He has two sisters. Rebecca and Emily. Grandparents are .Shirley Karp of .St. Louis, MO, and the late Sam Karp, and the late Tlielma and Everett Sternberg. PERSONALS I want to thank everyone so much for the cards, beautiful flowers and all the contributions while I was in the hospital. You'll never know how much it meant to me to be in your thoughts. Eileen Sax and family

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In one particular race in 1994, the election was dedided on a difference of less than a dozen votes in each ward. "In some wards, the absentee votes of a few out-of-town college students would have changed the outcome. Iri others, an offer to drive elderly or home-bound voters to the polls might have had an impact on legislation passed since then. I It's not too late to vote with an absentee ballot; if you know you will be unable t6 vote this Tuesday, call the Election Commissioner at 444-7200-to find out where to vote in pe|rson tomorrow or Monday, Nov. 4. It's also not too late to C|nll cither the Democratic or Republican party headquarters and offer to drive voters to the polls. Those phone numbers are: 397-11'2.'J for the Democrats, and 3308133 for the Republicans. As a non-profit organization, the Jewish Press cannot endorse political parlies or candidates. However there are issues in which we, as Amer-

icans, as Well as Jews, should be interested: (Continued from last week) •How will new welfare and immigration legislaPupil Strikes Back. Aviv Gefen, pop singer, idol tion impact on poor Americans, wonien, families of Israeli teenagers', increased his popu'larity and legal immigrants who entered this country among |the youth when, addressing a high school under resettlement programs? group, he told that educational counselors had been •Will legislators, cither in Lincoln or Washington, iof no help to him when he was al school. Most of impose their religious views on church-state issues them are frustrated old ladies who are starved for like prayer in school, tuition tax credits, school sex, he maintained. vouchers and reproductive choice? Tea Without Lemon. Former Chief Rabbi Ovadia •How will Washington help to move the Mideast Yoscf has handed down a halachic ruling to the Peace Process along? Will the President and effect that it is forbidden to add a slice of lemon to Congress assist allithe parties involved or set pre- a glass of hot tea on the Sabbath. The action of the conditions to negotiations? How will they deal withi hot water on the lemon is tantamount to a cooking terrorists and the countries which support them? process, he declared. Are human rights and trade policies incompatible Expertise. A local cartoonist features a culinar>' or will our Jewish values and 'regard for the expert who, by smelhng the breath of another, can stranger among us' prevail? identify which brand of pastry he has eaten, and in What role do we want, government to play? You which cafe. can only answer that queHion if you vote on Taking Her at Her Word. When news of the Tuesday. Netanyahu victory was confirmed, Leah Rabin blurted out that she looked at her suitcases and considered leaving the country. An enterprising Haifa merchant purchased two pages in a local by Gary Rosenblatt, Editor, The New York Jewish Week paper and headed his ad: "If Leah leaves the counlii the year since his death, Yitzchak Rabin has move were also dramatic: Islamic militant funda* try, why should we not help her. All thai needs to moved from controversial Israeli leader to mar- mentalists, opposed to any accommodation with tyred hero, making it difficult to separate man from Israel, launched a series of suicide attacks that be done is to choose the right suitcase." Ajid then follow two pages of pictures and descriptions of a myth. killed scores of Israelis and shook the nation's long line of various suitcases, with prices. With his first yahrtzeit, though, it is instructive sense of security. Each One Has a Name. On Israel's Memorial to attempt to assess his tenure as prime minister, Opponents of the Oslo Accords stepped up their his death al the hand of a Jewish assassin and his protests, and some called Rabin a traitor. He, in Day, government TV Channel 33 broadcast during a 26 hour period, the name of each of the 19,792 legacy for future generations. turn, reacted with anger al the Jewish settlers and Throughout his career, Rabin was a man more others who criticized him, and the gap widened. men and women who have fallen in all of Israel's wars. respected than beloved. Gruff and impatient, he Ironically, it was Rabin's assassination at the hand Advice From a Child When a major terrorist was a military man with an emphasis on security. of a former yeshiva student that brought the counattack took place on the eve of Purim, many of the As. defense minister, he spoke of "breaking the try closer together for a time. festivities scheduled for that day were cancelled. bones" of those Palestinians taking part in the There were expressions of shock and sympathy, intifada. But after being elected prime minister in and pledges to end the kind of civil discord that led One child objected. 'Purim comes only once a year," he said, "while terrorist attacks lake place every 1992, and t)romising to move toward an accord with to a Jew murdering a Jew. week.". the Palestinians within nine months, Rabin acted What is clear from the outpouring of grief after Vagaries of Translation "If you, can keep your on his long-held belief that it would be necessary Rabin's death, particularly among young people, is head, when all about you are losing theirs ..." are for l.'iracl to give up land to achieve peace. that he above all Israeli political leaders was trustHe began to work more closely with his political ed as a man of flexibility as well as toughness. the opening linos of a popular Rudynrd Kipling rival. .Shimon Peres, to nwike a bold move toward What is not clear is whether he would have been poem. The literary section of the paper, Haaretz. pt-aoe with the Palestinians. 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^^^~ by Joseph Aaron, Chicago JewUh New Ask Leah Rabin how marking the yahrzeit of her I husband will be Jfor her and she says, 'Horrible. I can't begin to tell you how difficult it is going to be. There will be rivers of tears.' And, indeed, just talking about it causes Leah Rabin to cry. That was something that happened several times during a 45-minute exclusive interview Mrs. Rabin give to the Chicago Jewish News. It was the only interview Israel's former First Lady granted in the weeks leading up to the yahrzeit. Her tears belied the image some have of her as tough, even harsh. "Maybe there are times when it's less, but basically it's all the time. He's all the Charles Goodman of Chicago, President Clinton, time near me. All the time, I think what would he Leah Rabin and Yitzhak Rabin gathered for the have said, what would he have done." UJA International Leadership Reunion. Thin Mrs. Rabin said Peres' defe«t„was a big surprise photo, taken by Robert A. Cumens in 1995, it the to her. "People started to predict it toward the end lait one taken of the slain Israeli leader at a of the election campaign. When it happened, I was Jewish organization event devastated-and still am. When Peres lost, I felt as better?' Everyday, he thought, 'have I done enough, could I have done more?' That was what was on his if we had buried Yitzchak all over again." Though one gets the clear sense Mrs. Rabin mind always." Mrs. Rabin looks at what made Yitzchak Rabin places responsibility for the loss squarely on Peres, she is very careful not to criticize him directly or by such a great soldier, and at how that led to him name. Instead, she attributes the loss to the arro- becoming what she calls a soldier for peace, in a gance of those in the Labor Party who thought they book she's been writing and that she expects to fincould win without Yitzchak, alluding to the fact ish soon. Working on the book, she says, has been that the Labor Party did not invoke Rabin's memo- helpful for her, especially the parts of the book I wrote directly to him, telling him what's happened. ry as part of its campaign strategy. Aware that the bus bombings by Hamas in The whole process, concentrating on his life story February and March did much to hurt Peres' and doing my best to bring up my portrait of him chances, Mrs. Rabin notes that it didn't have to be the way I see it, has been therapeutic for me." She noted that granddaughter Noa, whose eulogy that way. "The Likud used these tragedies from a political point of view - 'here, see what kind of at Rabin's funeral captivated the world, was . peace this is. We shall bring you peace with securi- unhappy with her assignment in the Israeli army, didn't find it challenging enough. "And so, one day ty,'" she said. Mrs. Rabin says when she's in Israel, she and her she gets up and says "I think I'll go to officer's family go Friday afternoons to the square where school.' But she asked me what did I think her Rabin was assassinated. "We are there for him and grandfather would say. I said you don't even have to ask-he would have sent you there long ago." with him and show what he meant to all of us." Seeing that she and her children are joined by Noa, in fact, did enter officer's school, graduating hundreds of others, she feels very sad and very just a week before her grandfather's yahrzeit. It is clear she is very proud of him. Here was a moved. "Tbey tell nic, "we shall never forget him." Mrs. Rabin doesn't find that surprising even man who dedicated his life IJO his people and had a though while he was alive, Yitzchak Rabin was great commitment to Israel being the homeland of often described as aloof, one who never showed the Jewish people and a great commitment to Jewish life. , emotion, never sought to win public affection. Indeed, says Mrs. Rabin, those qualities are why people are responding to his loss so strongly. He was a soldier for peace. He was involved in Israel's first peace negotiation after the War of IMIHIIIIIIIIIIi^ Independence. His interim agreement with the Custom Design. Egyptians in 1975 paved the road for Sadat to come Fabrication A Insfatlation to Jerusalem. Draperies • Swags • Blinds Valances • Cornices • Vorltcals She said Rabin's long military career gave him an Roman & Balloon Shades appreciation for the cost of war and the promise of Dodsproads Upl>olslorY • Hardwnfo peace. "He had a great concern for and sensitivity 5907 Maple SL about loss of life. Every time he had to decide upon 553^525 an operation or action in which he knew there We Lillle Store would be loss of life, he would ask again and again thai SAVES you More'" 'is this necessary, can it be avoided, can we do it

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Mort and Janet Glass mark 40 years of commitment by blaudia Shemian, Foundation Public ReIation» Coordinator "It was never our intent to become Silver Circle eration Campaign captain. The Glasses agreed that Donors," explained Mort Glass, sitting next to his 'as people grow older, they see the need to particiwife, Jan. "But now we're gla^ we did." pate in the Jewish community. "Participation is ' When the Glasses celebrat^their 40th wedding every bit as important as financial involvement," anniversary next March, they will also mark the noted Mr. Glass. He recommended thpt younger 40th year of supporting the UJA/Federation people get into the spirit of participation. Campaign. Mrs. Glass echoed her husban'd'i advice to get It'was only two-and-one-half years ago that indiinvolved, "Don't say no!" viduals who have consistently contributed for 25 years or more were recognized. As of this fall, there are more than 450 Silver Circle Donors to the Omaha Jewish Federation campaign, said Pam Beth and JefT Michnowski announce the Oct. Monsky, Federation Communications Director. lO'birth of their son, Joshua Camemn. Mr. Glass feels his commitment to the Federation Grandparents are Arline and Alex Picart of campaign has grown stronger over the years "as I Bergenfield, N.J., and Louis Michnowski of see what the Federation does. I know how difficult Englewood, N.J. it was for my father to participate in the Great-grandniothiT is Rae Gross, also of Federation. As I was increasingly able to afford to From left: Colette Glass, daughter-in-law; Bergenfield. support the Federation, I gave more because I son, Jeff Glass; Jan, Mort and daughter, Lisa knew my father would have wanted to give more if Glass. Barry and Amy Wallis of St. LouLs, MO, he could have." announce the Oct. 20 birth of their son, Jiistin ; I Remembering one of the first times she con- worked on the Federation campaign. tributed to the campaign when "Margie Alperson 'I got a lot of satisfaction out of being on the Michael. Grandparents are Pam Greenbcrg of Omaha and came to my home and asked me to contribute," Jewish Family Service Board," he recalled, "by the late Justin Greenberg, and Edgar and Ailecn Mrs. Glass added, "This is just something we do dealing with needs on a personal basis. It impressnow. It's a natural thing to do and I would feel es me to see how people give of their time and Wallis, also of St. Louis. Great-grandparents are Harold Perelman of guilty if I didn't give." effort, I respect them for it. Often times, their Omaha and the late Ruth Perelnian; Henry : A native Omahan who has always lived here, Mr, efforts are unrecognized." ' Glass and his father, Al Glass, who immigrated to A year ago, he became a member of the Board of Greenberg of Omaha and the late Eleanor America from Latvia, owned Omaha Kosher Meat The Federation Foundation. "The Foundation is Greenberg; June Spritz of St. Louis and the late Market. They sold the business in 1961. Later, vital to the Jewish community. I'm impressed by Louis Spritz; and the late Victor and Julie Wallis. Mort started a wholesale meat company, Morton the commitment and intelligence of the stewards of Meats of Omaha. Today, he owns Signature Foods, our community's money," he added. Inc., which sells ground beef to retail businesses "As a community, we do more flnancially per such as grocery stores and restaurants. capita than other Jewish communities," he said as SLOAN/FRANK Mrs. Glass is from Des Moines, Iowa. The Glass evidenced by the quality of our Jewish community's Former Omadans Lee Sloan and Lynda Frank family also includes daughter, Lisa, an actress who facilities. "It becomes more incumbent on everyone lives in Pacific Palisades, CA, and son, Jeff, a psy- to take on this responsibility. The burden is there announce their engagement. They now live in West chiatrist who lives in Irvine, CA, with his wife, for all of us to carry on to the best of our abilities, Yellowstone, MT, where they own and operate two Colette. And I think we do reasonably well." His wife gift shops near the entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Members of Beth Israel Synagogue since they've agreed. Mr. Sloan is the son of the late Roliert Sloan and been married, the Glasses also belong to Temple Mrs. Glass has been Donor chairman of Beth Israel. Mr. Glass has been a member of the Jewish Israel Sisterhood, Hadassah and NCJW. She was the late Betty Sloan. Ms. Frank is the daughter of Joe Frank and the Community Center and the Federation Boards, formerly involved in the women's organization, chairman of the Jewish Family Service Board, Brandeis, and in other activities of the National late Phyllis Frank. A spring wedding in Omaha is planned. president of Beth Israel Synagogue's Board, and Council of Jewish Women. She has also been a Fed-

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MV LOUE FOR •BLnCK ICE' Iby Glla nra-ran For three days this July. I spent time in Madison, WIscohsin, with 70 of my Closest friends. My division at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin began a new program designed by our division ,head Joshua Cohen, the camp director Rabbi David Soloff, and assistant director Rat3bi Loren Sykes. and kMadlson's Conservative rabbi Moshe •Re'am. We slept at »the Beth Is rael Center m Madison, and | spent time on the university | campus where we participated in a multicultural education seminar, lorm u I a t e d Glla especially for 'us and facilitated by two graduate students and a doctoral candidate Irom the school of Education. To panicipate in this experience, we had to choose one of three t)ooks to read: either White Teacher by Evelyn Paley, Autobiography at a Face by :Lucy Grealy or Black Ice by Lorene Gary. A grant had been given to camp, providing enough funds for each of us to have a copy of one of these three t>ooks: I chose Black Ice. Black Ice details the struggles of a new student at a New England Prep school; A female student, in a school ttiat had just gone coed several years earlier; A black student, in a school that had just been integrated several : years earlier. Lorene Cary woukl be receiving a fine education...but the next two years proved to t>e r)0 pk;nk:. Cary did her t>esl to find a place where she fit in, a group of peers to associate with. She wound up in classes she enjoyed, involved in extra-curricular activities and serving as ttie first girl to t>e vice-president of ihe Sixth Form (senior class). The story of Lorene Cary, a pioneer in her world, was valuable for a group of 60 Jewish teenagers from the Midwest. Of the 20 campers who read this t>ook, not a one of us would hesitate before recommending it-espexially not me. Put quite simply, this 'book helped make my summer. I am 'glad that Black Ice is one of the pieces of camp that I was able to bring home with me to share. aila It m lunlor mt Mlllard North, a jmambar of USY ana Bath El Wyrmgogua.

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by Rndy llltln. The Bible Quiz is a competitk>n based on certain texts of the Hebrew Bible. The purpose of the competition is to interest Jewish high school students in the Bible and Judaism, itself. The format is set up in such a way that the contestant may choose a 10-, 20- or 30-point question ttased on difficulty. After two rounds, the top six scorers are selected to compete for lour scholarships. Sound complicated? Well, it really isn't! To go along with the priceless knowledge, the top four contestants are granted scholarships that can be used for college or a trip to Israel. "...And remembe|r, everyone who participates is a winner!" These last lew words echoed from Steve Riekes's mouth before he exited the BBYO youth lounge. For the past three years, this famous speech went in one ear and out the other. For some reason, last year was different. Last year, I was determined to enter the Bible Quiz; to win the Bitile Quiz. I entered the actual competition with a week's worth \ -^t^^K^ ^'i of preparation, a sleepless night and a ^ very much ir^flated ego. Then, the inconceivable occurred. I was the first to answer a Andy cTuestion incorrectly. I returned to my seat, breathed slowly, calmed down, and went on to win ttie dar n thing ! Ho one was as surprised as I was. I always t>elieved I coukj win. but I couklnt comprehend I had just "done won." When they were reading the scores, I thought I had finished third, riiaytie even second, but first? The point of my story is that you don1 have to fiave the most extensive Jewish background to win. You can win by signing up tor the competitk>n, by studying for the competition and by learning from the competitkxi. By learning alx>ut the Bible, you learn atxjut yourself. So as Steve Riekes would say. "Everyone who padk:ipates in the Bible Quiz is a winner." Andy la a aanlor at Buttia, a mambar ol AZA 11 and Bath El Synagogue.

n HERRT OF MINE A feeling, A hope, A tove to be caught. A heart, A mind, A soul to be sought. The abserxx. The presence. The spell-binding tears The pain. The care We eventually fear. The essence. The ghost That is never seen. The hurt. The joy That we never mean The time. The clock That keeps ticking away. A sound, A sight That never mil stay. A feeling. Afiope, A tove to be caught. A heart. A mind la what r)»eda to tw sought. -Alttaon Oonlon

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The Holy Land...The Promised Land...Ttio Land of Palestine...! don't care what you call it, I was going to Israel! Even belter, I was going for four weeks on Artza with some of my closest friends. The exalted land full of mystk:lsm, whk:h I had been studying since thdlpie .^teamed to walk, was finally ^^Kto IVlnder my feet. The antlcip^fn was almost unbearable, but the time flew by. Before I knew it, I was on a jet above the Atlantic, just hours away from Israel. Something unexpected happened inside of me when I first glimpsed the actual land ol Israel. Stepping off the plane in Tel Aviv, I guess I was expecting some kind of amazing rush of awe to shoot down my spine. However, as I gazed around at this so-called wonderful place, it looked like...well...Chicago, just a bit smaller. I think everyone felt this way, and I hoped this impression would pass tiecause, to be honest, it was a little disappointing. The first few weeks raced by, and we were truly having the time of our lives. One thing persisted, however; none of us felt as if we were in "the Jewish homeland." After our second Shabbat, our group discussed how tfie trip was going. The consensus was that we were all having fun. yet, besides all the Hebrew signs and Israeli people, it felt loo much like the United States. Don't misunderstand me, the trip was everything and more I had expected; it was just this one minor detail tfiat kept nibbling at the back of my mind. "Wail until Jerusalem." our chaperones Cory and Anne told us. "Then you will see." And that's exactly what we did. The bus was extremely silent with anticipatk>n as we stowly approached Jerusalem on Friday afternoon. As the Okj City came into view, goosebumps tickled my nedt and t>ack. spreading excitement throughout my body. Our bus stopped outside one of the towering gates to the Okt City, and 40 teenagers from Omaha, Nebraska, made their way to the Westem Wall. If I had not felt as if I were in Israel

betoie. the next few minutes made up for that. As the breath-taking Kotel. sprang into view, I was.overcome with a sensation that is imjsossible to describe unless you've experienced it yourself. Thoughts rushed through my mind, 40* about my family-how I lucky I was I to be in I Israel, and my grandfather whd had recently passed away Tears trickled I down my I cheeks, but II didn't dare wipe them away. I wanted to savor this moment forja n'i ever; I had Lisa in Golan Heights never felt closer to G-d in my life. For 20 minutes, I stood in front of this great monument which has its place in the heart of Judaism, and when it was time to leave. I dkjn't want lo go. That evening we discussed our first impressk)ns of Jerusalem. Most people felt the same way I dkf at the Wall that day, and it was a heart-warming feeling to know I was connected to this group ol peers in such a special way. Hugs were exchanged and tears were wept again that night as we breathed in the Jerusalem air around us. It really was a feeling I wanted to share with everyone when I returned home, and I guess that's why I wrote this-it's the closest I can get to truly expressirtg this awesome feeling. My trip to Israel was extraordinary in every way. but this moment clearly stood out among them all. Needless to say, Jerusalem and the Western Wall was a wonderful tieginning to the end of an unforgettable trip. Uaa I* a junior at Burlra. a m»mt>er ot Ediar BBG, USY and Bath El Synagogue.

PUSHING IT TO THE LIMIT by fldam Nichols The end of a busy summer signals the beginning^ of a busy | school year. The pigskin I becomes my s.e c o n d "skin." The.l blue B-T Raiders lootball jersey { *22 proudly spells out NICHOLS. In a recent game against Adam long-time rival Waterloo. Ihe score was tied with less tfian a minute to go. I was playing offensive end on the punting team. I strained to hear any advk:e Irom Coach Scritiner over Ihe enthusiasm of the fans and the support ol Ifie cheerleaders. Waterloo's punt returner came badt with Ihe ball, successfully darting In and out, eluding Browrtell's defense As he crossed midfield, II was my turn. Adrenalin pumping, my heart pounding, ^very muscle in my l>ody responding, I lunged at him. plummeting him into the ground. Blades of grata taunting my rwstrils as I got up , I could hear Coach Scribnar ecstalically shouting, 'Great tachla. Nicholtl Only good one we've had all dayf". . and he thook my hand right Itiara.

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, That is the kind ol self-described determination that contributed to my being the only freshman to letter in football already this season, and t>elng recognized by the coach lor "trying the hardest" during summer practice. I hold the honor of t>eing a member of Brownell Talbot's Gold Club since eighth grade, having reached a specilk: level in weighllifting performance. The efforts of the Brownell Talbot cheerleaders to keep up our spirits has not gone unnoticed or unappreciated by this football player. The homecoming dance and parties, the chili supp>er and bonfire, and the school spirit are really the t>est part ol foott>all. In addition to school sports, I carry a full academic schedule which includes a foreign language, advanced placement in Algebra, and k)ls ol homework Tuesday nights keep me tHisy practicing with my mock trial team, while NCSY activities provkje an opportunity to be with my Jewish friends. On Ihe weekends, you can usually lir>d me with 'a helpful smile' at HyVee, where I work as a courtesy cterfc to tielp pay sd^ool tuitkxi and t>ooks. Though some days are realty pushed to Ihe limit, I woukln't have it any olhei way. Adam la a fraahman at Browttall-Talbot, a mambar ol NCSY and Bath El Synagogue.

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Special Election Section

The Race for Congress

Zionism helped spark American Jewish interest in pblitics

Jewish candidates play key role in future majority

by Michael Gelbwasser, staff writer, The Boston Jeivi'h Advocate Tremendous political awareness is a trademark of 20th century American Jewry. But it might not be if the Zionist movement hadn't happened, an American Jewish history professor at Brandeis University said recently. Before the nioveme|nt reached the United States, American Jews had disavowed the idea "of participating in politics, siays Dr. Jonathan Sarna, Brandpis' Joseph H, and Belle R. Brniin Professor of American Jewish History. Zionism, ho said, did mucli to help make these kinds of imlitical artiv ities legitimate." : Dr. Sarna presented these ideas during "Did Zioni.sni Create a New Jew?" a discussion last week at Harvard University. The talk was part of The Centenary of Political Zionism," a three duy international conference held at Harvard and Brandeis. ; The event coniniemorated the centennial of the ^publication ofTheodor Her/SsHer Jiuiinstaot (The Jewish State) and the convening of the Kirsl fZionist Congress, which are credited with sparkinp tinternational interest in Zionism. [ Zionism influenced American Jewry's involvement in politics, and the Jewish community, in •several way's. Because of Zionism, the community lappropriated "the rhetoric and structure of the American democracy. The movement also changed the focus of American Jewish philanthropy, prompting the creation of new fund-raising tools and new fund-raising methods." In addition, Zionism affected the American Jewish religious movements. Its "absolutely crucial" role in "the revitalization of Reform Judaism in the United States" was one of Zionism's prime achievements," Dr. Sarna said. Secular Uudaism also benefitted from the Zionist movement. Some unaffiliated Jews adopted Zionism as their religion, according to the professor, and considered secularism "an alternative Jewish area in which they could operate as Jews and from which they could draw spiritual meaning." "It (Zionism) was a common ground for cooperation among the different iJewish movements in American Jewish life," Dr.Sania said. "It was the inspiringand unifying force of American Jewish life." Dr. Sarna was one of four scholars who presented their ideas during the discussion. Israel Kolatt of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem spoke about "The Idea of a New Man: European, Socialist, and Hebrew." Hebrew University's peter Medding addressed Zionism, Israel and Contemporary Jewish Identity." And Sammy Smooha of the University of Haifa talked about "Zionism and Oriental Jews." The conference reconvenes in Israel in May.

by Matthew Dorf

WASHINGTON (JTA) - When the votes are counted in the 34 Senate races across the country next week, the fate of six Jewish candida^s will play a pivotal role in deciding whether the RepubHcans remain in the minority. Democrats need to gain an additional three seats to erase the current 53-47 Republican advantage. Many political observers say the race could boil down to this: The outcome of the five races involving six Jewish candidates could determine the margin of victory for either i)arty in the battle to control the next Senate. In one race, two .Jews are running against each other. The Jewishness of the six candidates is not all that is attracting Jewish supporters and campaifjn contributions. Their positions on a host of local and national issues have energized both Jewish and non-Jewish voters in the states where they are running: Minnesota, New Jersey, Kansas, Rhode Island and Michigan. Although Senate races tend to remain independent of the presidential campaign, many of the candidates are focusing on similar issues. Balancing tlie budget, tax relief, education and the future of Social Security and Medicare remain high on the agenda in many congressional contests. This year's Boschwitz-Wellstone grudge match is one of the bellwether races that political activists are watching closely. Boschwitz passed up a chance to run in 1994 so he could face off against his 1990 rival this time around. Sen. Wellstone drew high marks from many in the Jewish community when he was the only senator up for re-election to vote against the controversial welfare reform bill earlier this year. Mr. Boschwitz, who served three terms before being ousted in a stunning upset victory by Paul Wellstone, has been hammering his opponent as an unabashed liberal. So far, the charge has not weakened Sen. Wellstone's support. The latest polling available showed him riding a lead of nine points. "The rare sight of two Jewish candidates, one a senator and the other a former senator, facing off has sparked political and financial support well beyond Minnesota. In what could be one of the biggest setbacks to Dole, a Democrat now holds a narrow lead in the race for the seat he left to run for president. Jill Docking, who is Jewish, is facing off against Sam Brownback, a staunch conservative. Brownback defeated Dole's hand-picked successor, Sheila Frahm, in the Republican primary. Ms. Docking hopes the state's moderate Republicans will cross over and support her.

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JUDGE DAVID J. LANPHIER Norman Krivosha • Michael Abramson • Ron Frank • Sara Juster Myron Kaplan • Kenneth Welner • Richard Fellman • Harold Zabin Milton R. Abrahams • Howard J. Kaslow • Steven J. Riekes • Aaron 0. Welner Frederick S. Cassman • Harvey B. Cooper • Robert Zuber I'tid lot by Nabrmtlaiu loimn Impartial Judiciary- JcHn Thompaen, Traaaime.

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by Daniel Kurtzman

WASHINGTON, (JTA)-Ralp'h Reed, the Christian Coalition's Executive Director, has said that in advancing his agenda, he "wrould rather have a thousand school board members and 2000 state legislators than a single president." In recent years, the conservative Christian lobby has sought to achieve political power by building its movement from the ground up, a strategy that hasi become increasingly apparent in the closing days of the 1996 election. It is a strategy that worries many American Jews ' who oppose the group's conservative social agenda and fear its grass-roots strength. The Christian Coalition has all but abandoned Republican presidential nominee Bob Dole - it considers him too moderate - and is now directing most of its campaign resources toward retaining the Republican majorities in Congress and electing state and local candidates who support its agenda. To that end, the Christian Coalition is spending $10 million to print and distribute 46 million voter guides to 120,000 churches on Sunday, two days' before Election Day. It is also airing informational radio ads and is planning to mobilizie more than 100,000 volunteers to get out the conservative Christian vote. Even if the unprecented drive makes no impact at the presidential level and fails to provide enough support for embattled GOP lawmakers across the country, most political analysts say it Would be a serious mistake to write off the religious right. The conservative Christians who make up the religious right political movement, analysts say, remain one of the most influential voting blocs in the country-and perhaps the most influential voice inside the Republican Party. "In race after race, they nominated their candidate for Congress, for Senate, for state legislature, said Mark Mellman, a Democratic pollster, of this year's election cycle. "That's real power in the political process and we ignore that power at our peril," he added.

The Christian Coalition has advanced an agenda in recent years that has often come into direct conflict with positions supported by the bulk of the organized Jewish community. The group, which claims a membership of 1.7 million, has consistently pushed for constitutional amendments to ban abortion and allow for prayer in public schools. Loss of congressional control to the Democrats would almost certainly kill its agenda, which is why the Christian Coalition is working hard to help the GOP retain its mjyorities. Most Jewish organizations, barred from partisan activity because of their non-profit tax-exempt status, have been limited in their ability to combat the Christian Coalition. But some groups have been seeking to counter some of the religious right's influence by distributing voter education materials and hosting candidate forums across the country. Some Jewish Democrats are directly taking on the Christian Coalition. The National Jewish Democratic Council has encouraged its members to get involved in campaigns across the country to help elect Democrats and defeat Republican candidates "who are supported by the radical right," said Ira Forman, the group's Executive Director. Jewish Republicans say Jewish characterizations of the Christian Coalition simply reflect Democratic scare tactics and are intended to drive a wedge between the Republican Party and the Jewish community. Matt Brooks, Executive Director of the Republican-aligned National Jewish Coahtion, said Jewish Democrats are guilty of "fear-mongering" in their attempt to portray the Christian Coalition and its constituency as inimical of Jewish interests. "It's not in the Jewish community's interests' to focus on what separates us," he said, "It is more important to find ways we can cooperate." Regardless of whether candidates backed by the religious right win in 1996, the group's effectiveness in grass-roots organizing and influencing local races is likely to leave a mark on the future.

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WASHINGTON - Ronnie Campbell, Director of the Justice Department's Violence Against Women Oflice, met with representatives of The Leadership Conference of National Jewish Women's Organizations to launch a national campaign, "Women's Action to Stop Domestic Violence." Ms. Campbell briefed the women about the department's efforts to combine tough new federal criminal laws'with assistance to states and localities to fight violence against women. The constituent organizations of the Leadership Conference, representing 1.5 million Jewish women, have joined forces to increase awnroness about domestic {violence. During Hanukkah, the week of Dec. 6-i;j, the groups will host forums and distribute educational material to educate women about domestic violence in the Jewish community. Members of the Leadership Conference include: AMIT Women, Hadassah, Jewish Women International, National Council of Jewish Women, Women of Reform Judaism, Women's Anieriran ORT, Union of Orthodox Congregations of America and Women's League for Conservative Judnisni, among others.

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THE DEMOCRATS AND THE REPUBLICANS The Democrats

A crossroads for American Jews, b^i' Monte Friedkin WASHINGTON (JTA) -- With its relatively small population more or less concentrated in a few electorally cri^cial states, tlie American Jewish community is an important voting bloc in the upcominj^ elections. In states such as California, Florida, Illinois, M^Qhigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania, Jewish voters will help decide the' balance of power in both the House of Representatives and the Senate- and, of course, our next president. Whether Jewish voters lake a traditional view of Jewish issues or an expansive tikkun olam dutlook, the issues at play in this election should ensure a large Jewish turnout. At stake arc both fundanicntui constitutional principles-such as separation of church and state and reproductive rights-and basic concerns such as education, crime, foreign policy, the economy, health care and the environment. On all of these issues. Democrats are the better choice. Democratic candidates from President Clinton on down op|)Ose Republican efforts to amend the constitution and allow prayer, in our public schools. Democrats also oppose the GOP school vouch«r plan -a plan that would provide at taxpayer's expense money for private edviratinn. including religious schools.

These initiatives that threaten to tear down the wall separating chufch and state demonstrate the stranglehold of the radical right on the Republican Party. Pat Robertson, Ralph Reed and Pat Buchanan tap the drumbeat to which even GOP moderates, those few that remain, must march. The allegiance of the radical right to the so-called "family values" agenda is not out of concern for the health, education and welfare of America's families. Rather, the Christian Coalition and its ultraconservative followers seek a government-sponsored morality police as a way of im|X)sing their brand of religion on our country.

Many of the Republican freshmen members of Congress elected in 1994 are committed to this farright agenda and are its foot soldiers. For instance, Rep. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma wrote, "This nation must stand for or against Christ. The Bible clearly tells us that it is impossible to stand in the middle." , ' Rep. Andrea Seastrand from California said Americans had been "hoodwinked into believing that the separation of" church and state was constitutionally mandated." Then there's Texas Congressman Steve Stockman, who required his taxpayer-funded staff to recite morning prayers during staff meetings and who sponsored a fundraiser for the police officers convicted in the 1991 Rodney King beating. These members of Congress are not a fringe element in the GOP. House Speaker Newt Gingrich personally promised the Christian Coalition a vole on a school-prayer bill. The only reason Gingrich's promise went unfulfilled is because Republicans could notiagree whether to demand an an extreme or even more extreme bill. But fear not; The 1996 GOP platform calls for a constitutional amendment to overturn the existing ban on organized firayer in school. (Continued on page 13)

The Republicans Actions are what count, by Max M. Fisher and Cheryl WASHINGTON (JTA)-<"anipiiigning and governing are two very different processes. A political campaign is built of words-.speeches, debates, slogans and ads. Bui a record in government is built of actions-policies chosen and implemented, reforms instituted, new programs launched. \ In Ibis year's presidential race, the key choice for voters is between a man who caniFNiigns well and a man who will govern well--or put another way. it's a choice between words and actions. Are promises more important, even though they are not lulfille'd, or do wc choose our leaders based on what they have actually accomplished? For Jewish voters in particular, the answer to that question is of vital importance, because our choice will have a treniendou.>; impact on the issues of special concern to us. As KleclioEi Day nears, it is worth looking back at the words and the actions of the men on the two presidential tickets. As a candidate for president four years ago. Hill Clinton promised to move the U.S. Knibassy in Israel to Jerusalem; as president lie refused to sign legislation to move the embassy. Under the Clinton .'administration, the U.S. ambassador to Israel did not attend the opening cerenionies of the Jerusalem 3000 celebration. And the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations abstained from voting on a U.N. resolution that called Israeli control over Jerusalem illegal ... and null and void.' Sen. Bob Dole wrote the liislaric legislation to move the embassy to Jerusalem and personally ensured Its passage by a wide margin. Dole has not wavered from his commitment to see that Jerusalem remains the united capital of Israel

F. Ilaipern to change its covenant and remove all language calling for the destruction of Israel. A Dole administration would work for a stable peace that guarantees the security of Israel and her citizens. Similarly. President Clintxin has claimed that the fight against terrorism is ,i priority for his .idniiiiistration. Yet he has pursued a weak and lenient policy toward states thai sponsor terrorism: Iran. Ir.iq and Syria. .Sen. Dole wrote and guided through the Senate comprehensive legislation lo fight terrorism. The bill, which won approval from both houses of Congress, gives American.law enforcement agencies more tools to combat terrorism. Dole has also taken a much tougher stand than the president against the stales thiit support President Clinton has invested considerable per- terrorism. sonal and national prestige in the success of the One significant area of concern for both Oslo agreements between Israel and the American and Israeli defense analysis is the threat Palestinians. In order to keep the peace process of a ballistic missile attack from Iran or Irai). Holli moving, the Clinton administration has pressured of them are rushing to acquire nuclear, biological Israel to make concessions to Syria, accepted and chemical weapons and the missile^ to deliver Yasser Arafat's empty assurances that the them. President Clinton has said the need for a Palestine Liberation Organization's covenant was large-scale missile defense system is "not urgent " revised to remove references to the destruction of He has supported working with Israel to develop a Israel and pushed Congress to continue American small, less-effective laser system to stop ballistic aid to the Palestinian Authority, despite the PLO's missiles. Sen. Dole has a strong record of supportnon-compliance with many parts of the Oslo ing joint Israeli-U.S. development of a top-of-theaccords. line missile defense system that could be used to Bob Dole and Jack Kemp are conimittt-d to the protect both the United States and Israel. establishment of a stable and lasting peace in the On domestic issues, the contrast between words Middle Kasl. However, their chief focus is on and actions is equally clear. Everyone knows that Israel's security. Sen. Dole has called on the PLO in 199'2, candidate Bill Clinton promised the to comply fully with its commitments to control American people a tax cut. Shortly after taking violence and stop terrorism in the areas it adminis- office, he reneged on that promise and instead gave ters. Both Dole and Kemp have called on the PLO (Continued on page 13)

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(Continued ft-Qm page 12) And Repi id| Republican presidential hopeful Bob Dole, who boasU He has supported school prayer since 1967, has repeatedly touted his plan to federally subsidize private religious schools through vouch-, ers. I I , Whjle the GO*', sUrred by iu most radical elements, has focused on pressing a repressive religious agenda, the Clinton-Gore administration and Democrats in Congress fought to preserve our fundamental liberties. As New York Democratic Congressman Charles Schpmer said, the recently adjourned 104tb CongresB will be remembered more for what Democrats prevented the Republicans from doing than for what the Republican m^ority actually accomplished. • GOP initiatives to outlaw abortion and repeal the ban on assault weapons were rebuffed. Democrats also succeeded in derailing GOP attempts to eliminate the Department of Education and cripple the Environmental Protection Agency. President Clinton vetoed Republican legislation to cut Medicare, and together with congressional Democrats, killed legislation to bar children of ille- • gal immigrants from attending public schools. In the foreign policy arena. President Clinton has demonstrated diplomatic resolve while judiciously sending U.S. armed forces into trouble spots :abroad. Clinton dispatched U.S. forces to serve as (Continued peacekeepers in Bosnia, a move that helped to put US the biggest tax hike in U.S. history. Bob Dole an end to years of wqr in that region. Clinton also and Jack Kemp are offering American families a moved resolutely to intervene in Haiti, where tax relief package, specifically a 15 percent reducdemocracy has since been revived and the island tion in taxes over a three-year period and a $500 no longer threatens to explode. per child tax credit for families with children , In the Middle East, President Clinton has proven younger than 18. to be Israel's best friend ever to occupy the White Cutting taxes is nothing new to the Dole-Kemp ^ouse. He has supported continued aid to Israel at team. The tax cut Jack Kemp authored and fought $3 billion annually, and he stood shoulder-to-shoul- for in Congress in 1981 was the engine for the ecoJler with Israel during the Hamas bombings. Just nomic boom this country experienced in the 1980s. as importantly. President CHnton has dramatically Both Dole and Kemp are well-versed in the effects departed from the previous Republican administra- of high taxtition and tax cuts as well as the benetion's public campaign to pressure Israel. fits families will receive from lower taxes. Clinton, no less committed to the peace process President Clinton has consistently demonstrated after the election of the Likud government than he his belief that people are victims who must be Ivas during the Labor government, is dedicated to helped to overcome their race, gender, age and disworking with-not against-the elected government ability through government nflirmative action. His jf Israel to bring peace and security to the region. administration has been one of the most pro-quota By contrast. Bob Dole's record on Israel is sus- administrations in history. ject. He called for a cut in aid to Israel, supported Bob Dole understands that people should be J.S. arms sales to Israel's enemies, called judged on merit, not on race or gender. He knows Simerican Jewish leaders "greedy" for supporting that equality means equal access to opportunity, iid to Israel and sought to allow Syria to receive not equality of results. Quotas are destructive to \merican assistance. the individuals touched by.them and to society as a Fundamentally, this election is a test of two dif- whole. Bob Dole and Jack Kemp are working for "erent philosophies on the role of government. equality without quotas. Democrats believe that government has a role in The failure of the welfare state and the great mr society: to protect the unprotected, to defend damage it has done to American families have ;he rights of minorities, to promote the public become clear to all of us. Candidate Bill Clinton nterest and to guarantee the general welfare of all promised to end welfare as We know it. As presiitizens. Republicans vihfy public servants and our dent he vetoed two courageous, far-reaching wellublic institutions, want reduced government and fare reform bills. Only the public outcry for welfare lew government not as a tool to improve our lives, reform prompted him finally to sign a third welfare (ut an impediment to improved lives. For our com- reform bill. But that bill was a product of the Dunity andjor our country. Democrats are the Republican Congress, not the Clinton administriijight choices^ . , tion. Bob Dole has a long record of working for real Monte Friedkin ia the national chairman of National Jewiah Democratic CounciL

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from page 12) welfare reform, giving states the chief role in allocating assistance according to local needs, helping people enter the work force and ending the disincentives to the establishment of stable, two-parent families. Crime is an evil that touches every community today and much of the most violent crime is fueled by drugs. President Clinton promised to put 100,000 new policemen on the streets. To date, just a fraction of that number has been trained and deployed. President Clinton promised to wage a serious war on drugs. Then he cut the budget of the "Drug Czar's" ofTice by more than 80 percent.,Today, drug use among young people has doubled. As a senator. Bob Dole introduced tough anti-crime legislation to , prevent felons from getting guns, to stop the abuse of the appeal system and to require convicted felons to serve nt least 85 percent of-their sentences. Dole is also committed to stricter efiforcenient of the drug laws already on our books. In 199G, Jewish voters will choose between words and actions. President Clinton is a great c;unpaigner, but he has not fulfilled hi.^ promi.sps. Bob Dole, by contrast, keeps his promises and acts on his principles. His record in government is one of solid accomplishment. As we go the poll.s, let's remember which is more important. Actions really do speak louder than words. Max M. Fiaher of Detroit ia the founder and honorary chairman of the National Jewish Coalition, a Republican Jewiah organization. Cheryl F. Halpern of Livingston, N.J., ia the national chairman of the National Jewiah Coalition.

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Lincoln Center Lincoln »^ewish community leader enters Hall of Fame athan J. Gold (1894-1970), a longtime Lincoln resident, philanthropist, businessman and Jewish community leader, has l^en inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame. Mr. Gold, president of the popular retail landmark Gold and Co. from 1902 until 1964, was active in business and economic development for the city and state. In 1962, then Governor Frank Morrison appointed him as special counsel for the Nebraska Economic Development Division and, in this capacity, he traveled across the United States to tell industry leaders about the potential of Nebraska., His salary for these responsibilities was $ 1 per year. Among the many professional offices lie has held, Mr. Gold was

president of the Retail Merchants Association and was awarded the gold medal of the National Merchants Association, the industry's highest distinction, in 1965. A year later, he received the highest service honor given by the University of'Nebraska, the Nebraska Builder Award, for his efforts in creating the Nebraska Rcsburces Foundation. Mr. Gold also helped organize the Lincoln Community Chest, the Lincoln Foundation, and the Urban League Center as well as serving as a longtime officer of the Nebraska State Historical Society. In addition to his support for Nebraska's youth, Mr. Gold was very active in the Jewish community and his family is listed as founders of Congregation B'nai Jeshurun.

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Federation sponsors two programs The Jewish Federation of Lincoln recently co-sponsored two similar but ; uniquely different programs designed to bring families together through f.he art of storytelling. Both were joint programs of Congregations Tifereth Israel and B'nai Jeshurun. Patricia Polacco, renowned author and illustrator, presented a program in the Jewish Oral Tradition at .Tifereth Israel. Her stories are drawn from life experiences and come out of her own Jewishness. According to Nancy Coren who helped organize the event with Debra Evnen, Charla Hutkins and Sarah Bauman, Ms. Polacco saw the time as an opportunity for her since she most often talks to educators and school communities. This was a chance for her to use her dramatic yet warm style of storytelling to connect with a Jewish community as a whole and she has been asked to come back. Also, Disney has signed to do a movie of one of her books.

The second event was at B'nai i Jeshurun, wi|th master storyteller Steve Sanfield. Audrey Berman, chairperson of the program, said Mr. Sanfleld took the audiences back to a seemingly simpler time in eastern Europe vyitii traditional folk tales that ranged from funny to sad to thought-provoking. He brought to life the lore and legends of Jewish culture with parables and true stories of a rich and living heritage. Ms. Berman expressed thanks to Lori Feldman from Tifereth Israel for her coordination of activities for primary grade students. The Federation' was pleased to be a sponsor of these two performance artists because of the outreach aspects of their time in Lincoln. Ms. Polacco appeared at several public schools with additional funding from a Library Power Grant, and Mr. Sanfield worked in area schools as part of the "Arts Are Basic" program sponsored by the Lied Center for Performing Arts.

The entire community is invited to a lecture, by Kabbi Joel Roth, Professor of Talmud and Itiibbinics, The Jewish Theological Seminary on "Managing Our Differences: Can We Do It?" Thursday, Nov. 7 7:30 pjn. Wick Alumni Contor I.'i20 R. St. Lincoln, NE

Amy Gaithcr-IIayeg as Lusia comfortN hor sister, Rose, played by Jacque Camprud in the UNL IJopt. of Theatre Arts and Dance proiluction of "A Shayna Maidol," playing at the Studio Theatre, r2th&R, Lincoln. Preview, Oct.3i; Performances Nov. I, 2 and 5-9. For more information, contact the box ofrice at 472-2073.

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Regent OBrien is successhjily representing our inletwts on Ihe University o( Nebraska Board Of Regents She Is ai>king (or your vote on November 5, to continue m,)naging your investment in higher education She has kept her promises *nd Ihe results o( her "common sense" leadenihlp include, Ihe Inslilule of Informalion Science, TKhnology and Engineering, the addition of NCAA Division I Hockey at UNO, and the Lied TVantplanI Center at UNMC •nienHbyWjtMAMW of Ikflipl* itrMi Ptttlmt, M-auOT MMOT «•«•« M* •

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{by Susan Paley Noted Omaha World-Hehild news columnist and emcee Mike Kelly will speak at Beth Israel Sisterhood's annual Donor Luncheon Tuesday, Nov. 12, 12:a0 p.m. Mr. Kelly will share anecdotes of Omaha people whom he has encountered. Julee Katzman and Maggie Gerber are luncheon phairpersons. ' ,.., ., „ "We are looking forMike Kelly ^,,^j ^ ^^ ^^1,^,^ ^.^.^,

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Fall classes in the Jewish Cultural Arts Council's College • of Jewish Learning will start Monday, Nov., 11, and continue for six weeks through Monday, Dec. 16. Classes will be held from 7-9 p.m. attheJCC. The College will feature four courses centered around the theme of "The Yiddish World." Yosef Weisd will presaid Mrs. Gerber. "He has chosen .several stories sent a course oii life in Yosef Weiss about Omaha area women who have performed the contemporary Chassidic world. The course will acts ofgeniilut hasadim (loving kindness). This ties be given from a personal point of view and will be right in to what our sisterhood is all about. provocative and controversial. He will, focus on "Although Mr. Kelly's talk will primarily focus on both the attractive and negative side.s of Chassidic women, we invite husbands and friends to join us life, including censorship in Chassidic schools and as well," she added. anarchistic elements in Chassidic communities. Also involved in the luncheon planning are Sheila He will also dist'uss daily life in the Chassidic' Temps and Beimice Cohen, menu; Eliane Freund, culture including the role of the Rebbe, the Rebbe's reservations; Georgianne Steinberg, President; and lixch (sermon), comniunily life, culture, entertainCharlotte Kaplan, past-president and Hanukah ment, dress code, dating, marriage, language, val-' candle sales chairperson. ues, faith, celebrations and music. His presentaIn addition to the luncheon, selected gifts, jewelry and Aliava cosmetics from O Jerusalem will be tion will be accompanied by videos and music. Yosef Weiss was born into a Chassidic family in offered for sale. . Monsey, N.Y, and is the oldest of 12 children. He "Sisterhood has been a long-standing and important service organization for our shul," said Mrs. studied in the Cheders and Yesliivot of New York, New Jersey and Israel. He defected to the secular Gerber. "Monies raised through fund-raising efforts world two years ago. continue to benefit Beth Israel. In addition, the College will feature Dr. Richard "Recently, the sisterhood' refurbished Rabbi Freund, Chairman of the Dept. of Philosophy and Kutner's office and plans are underwijy to help in Religion at UNO. He will present a course on other areas," she said. Yiddish language and literature; Dr. Oliver PoUak, Cost for the luncheon is $8. Professor of History at UNO, will teach about life For more information or reservations, call Mrs. in the Shtetl, "It Takes a Shtetl to Rjjise a Child." Freund at 556-7065, or the synagogue office at The fourth class will be conducted by Dr. Scott 556-6288. Bresler, Clinical Psychologist and graduate of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in New York. He will present a course called "Talking to God in the 21st Century." By Art Grossman Cost for the six weeks is $25 for a single person, The Shiddach between the YES and Oldtimers is $40 per couple and includes one or two classes and • blending into an effective pattern. •; For the Oldtimers, it does not mean we bid adieu refreshments during the class break. For more information, please call 334-6403. • to our individuality; it is basically a change of our meeting day. We now assemble every other Monday instead of Tuesday. Greater Omaha College Fair While the YES group exercises, play bingo and conduct their discussion session, Oldtimers will be The Greater Omaha College Fair, an opportunity for high .school students and parents to visit plucking the feathers of our Earlybird. The consolidation mainly is joining for lunch and with college and university representatives, will be held Sunday, 12:30-4 p.m., at the Ak-Sar-Ben the ensuing program. The Oct. 22 assemblage coliseum, 65th and Center St. brought together 60 participants. Lunch was followed by a medical discourse regarding eye probRepresentatives from more than 215 colleges, lems. [)r. George V. Simon of the Jones Eye Clinic universities and technical schools will provide information and answers regarding their institudiscussed vision problems that beset the elderly. tions, programs of study, extracurricular activiHe /elated that 500,000 people in the U.S. are recties, cost and much more. ognized as legally blind with more than one-half of those afflicted being elderly. At the Earlybird discussion, the forthcoming general election was the prime topic and as always, Israel's vexing problems were analyzed. The vote of the Electoral College determining the presidential victor was an important segment. Barbara Gotlieb, Director of the Bureau for the Aging, told of her recent meeting with Hillary Clinton when the First Lady spoke in Council Bluffs. %. Volunteers for the Oldtimers divi'sion ut the of// FOR UJA/Federation Campaign will meet Nov. 4, 10 a.m., to dispense pledge cards. Breakfast will be couNfy served. Earlybird and lunch will follow.

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'One Stop Shopping' works for Women's Campaign by Pam Monsky, Federation Communications Director The Women's Division of the 1997 a story about why they volunteered UJA/Federationi Campaign has made for Federation oi^ how long th^y had material distribution easy and fun worked on the ' campaign. They enjoyed coming to someone's home, with "One Stop Shopping." Combining personalized meetings having a cup of coffee and a cookie, with packet distributions at the and we could really talk." The concept of *One Stop Shopping* homes of Women's Campaign cochairmen Linda Mann and Barbara fits into everyone's busy lives, accordPlatt was a great success, according ing to Jan Perelman, Federation Women's Campaign Director. to Ms. Platt. "The captains and workers could 'It was nice to visit with captains, and especially workers. We met a lot pick up their packets at their conveof people we didn't know very well," nience on Oct. 7 or 8 at the homes of our co-chairmen, and that created an said Ms. Platt. opportunity for personal conversaMB. Mnnn added, "The turnout was tremendous. Everyone who came had tions,''said Ms. Perelman.

Faces of Federation "I want to give back to Omaha. It's important to nle to help improve the community in which I live. 1 think one of the defining characteristics of Jews is our willingness to help each other, and the campaign gives everyone the opportunity to do that."

Barbara Chandler to be honored By Pam Monsky, Federation Communications Director Barbara Chandler, Assistant ning for Director of the Jewish Federation the f^uture. of Onmlin, will be honored at a If I've been community reception Wednesday, successful, Nov. G, 7 p.m., in the JCC it's been gallery. Mrs. Chandler and her because of husbinid, Allen, have accepted new the people position.'; in Tuscon, AZ. She will I've, worked be the Women's Campaign with at the Director for the Jewish Federation there. Federation B^ara and Allen or volunChandler . "It nmy.sound corny," said Mrs. Chandler, "but for the last six-andteered with at Beth El or in NCJW." a-half years. I've looked forward Hosts of the party, along with the fo coming to work. It's one of the Federation, are: Anne Broder, Bobbie finest things I could do each dayEpstein, Joanie Jacobson, Shane spend time in the Jewish comKotok, Patty Nogg , Jan Perelman, Jan munity improving lives and planSchneiderman and KB Foods.

Temple Israel hosts UAHC Regional Biennial Jane Rips installed as Regional President Approximately 150 people attended the recent Midwest Regional Biennial of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations here in Omaha. Rnbbi Eric Yoffie, recently installed as President of the UAHC, spoke on Saturday night. His topic, "Covenant Realities: Reform Judaism-Faces the Future," dealt with the movement's ' vision for the future, according to r Temple Israel President Jane Rips. "Rabbi Yoffie said that everything we do has to have Torah at the center," said Mrs. Rips, "and the Torah leads us to all the things we're emphasizing-Tikkun Olam, outreach and social action." Mrs. Rips was installed that night as President of the Midwest Council of the UAHC. She is also a member of the UAHC National Board of Directors. In addition to the workshops, Shabbat services and meals, Rabbi Uri Regev, Director of the Israel Religious Action Center, gpoke on "Religious Pluralism in Israel: the New Agenda." Could Israel be the last country to deny Jews religious rights? That was the question posed by Rabbi Regev •bout the role of Reform Judaism in

Israel and the struggles facing the movement. "We must try to build an Israel that is ours," he said, "the joint enterprise of Jewish People that is a i.1.- ^ • »7 «- repsonsible to Rabbi Eric Yoffie ^n He compared the movement for religious freedom in Israel to the civil rights movement in the United States in the 1960s. The good news is that public opinion and the judicial system are listening to the cause of the Reform movement, according to Rabbi Regev. He said Israel should abide by the words of Thomas Jefferson, "United we stand; divided we fall." Mrs. Rips praised both Rabbi Regev and Rabbi Yoffie. Both spoke of the need of education for adults; she added, "What Rabbi Yoffie brings as the new UAHC President is such a sense of optimism and enthusiasm. "We were honored to have them both in Omaha.' Linda Lachin alio contributed to thia article.

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