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Celebrating More Than 75 Years Vol. LXXIV
No. 45
Omaha, NE
13 Tammuz, 5757
July 18,1997
Klutznick by Joseph Aaron, Editor, Chicago Jewish News
His life has spanned much of this century. His life has shaped much of this century. Or, more accurately, his lives. For what Philip Klutznick has achieved in but one sphere of his activities is remarkable. That he has done so much in so many spheres is truly amazing. When Philip Klutznick celebrated his 90th birthday last week, there is much for us as Jews, as lovers of Israel, as citizens of the world, as Americans, to celebrate about the life and contributions of this remarkable man. His achievements as a businessman are the stuff of legend: creator of the suburb of Park Forest; Developer of Old Orchard, Oak Brook and River Oaks shopping malls; builder of Water Tower Place; one of the major guiding spirits behind the Dearborn Park redevelopment; chairman of one of the most successful development companies in the United States. And more. His achievements as a government official are the stuff of legend: service in seven administrations from Franklin Roosevelt to Jimmy Carter; wartime commissioner of the Federal Public Housing Authority; United States Ambassador to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. Secretary of Commerce. And more. His achievements as a Jewish leader are the stuff of legend: International president of B'nai B'rith; president of the World Jewish Congress; founder of ~ the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations; president of the Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture; vide president of the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany; one of the creators of the Museum of the Diaspora. And more. . His achievements on behalf of and in the service of the state of Israel are the stuff of legend: developer of the southern port of Ashdod; negotiator whose personal intervention led to the release from detention of 8,500 Moroccan Jews, winning their < right to go to Israel; backstage contact responsible for the Soviets letting our people go; steadfast conciliator when the Eisenhower administration's hostility to Israel was clear, so clear that Secretary of State John Foster Dulles said his Mideast policy was based on "the need to allay Arab discontent arising from the establishment of the state of Israel;" prophetic visionary who saw the only path
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that would lead to peace a decade before events proved him right. And more. As he celebrated his 90th birthday, Philip Klutznick is no longer in the public spotlight, no longer a voice of courage and conciliation, of reason and intelligence. Though he is, says son, Jim, "in pretty good shape physically and can still charm you with that impish grin," he lives quietly, enduring the effects of Alzheimer's Disease. But while that merciless ailment may have robbed him of much of his memory, a look back at the life and contributions of Philip Klutznick is one filled with memories, with major innovations, courageous stands, innovative approaches, human touches. It was a life that began on July 9, 1907, in Kansas City, where Philip Klutznick was born to Morris and Minnie Klutznick, Orthodox Jews from Eastern Europe who had Come to this country in the great migration at the end of the 19th century. His father began as a shoe salesman, eventually owning his own shoe store..The Klutznicks' first home was above that store. A fact of his life that didn't change, though Philip's life would see him reach heights and go places very far from humble beginnings in Kansas City. A point that was made in jest during his Senate confirmation hearing to be Secretary of Commerce in 1980. As he was introduced, his background was described, and then it was noted that he was "still' living above the store." Only this time, it was liis 72nd floor apartment on'the top of Water Tower Place ill downtown Chicago, a place he had built. But business wasn't what first got Klutznick's attention. It was Jewish life, a passion that would never leave him. Concerned that young Jews should have clubs of their own, he became active in AZA, the youth arm of B'nai B'rith. It wasn't long before he was elected Grand Aleph Godol, the head of but the first of many Jewish organizations he would come to lead. His Jewish involvement escalated when he moved to Omaha, where he attended law school at Creighton University. After graduating and after meeting the woman who would be his wife for more than 60 years, Ethel Riekes, he decided to settle in Omaha. (Family members Henry and Dorothy
Riekes, Max Riekes, Steve and Margo Riekes and Carland J5oe_Riekesstill,jiyein Omaha)...-..,, ...'.'/ Y Whichjs where hisanyqlvement in government began, which'would eventually lead to his business career. As an assistant corporation counsel for the city, Klutznick became an expert on how a city might use New Deal legislation to attract funds to improve the quality of life for its citizens. -. That led him to become involved both in the effort to provide more public housing to those suffering the devastating effects of the Depression, and also to revolutionize the nature of home mortgages to make them more available to more people. It was that work that brought Klutznick into contact with two kinds of people with whom he would come to spend much time in his life: politicians and real estate developers. ;
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by Louise Abramson
The Sept. 18 opening night performance of Karen Sokolof Javitch's musical, From Generation to Generation, is dedicated to the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society, according to its president, Joan Bernstein. . , Elaine Jabenis, who will direct a cast of 17, is also a creative force behind the musical, along with Roxanne Wach. The 15 original songs, written by Javitch with some additional lyrics by Joanie Jacobson, form the basis of the show about the life of the main character, Rose Liberman, and her unique gift to her unborn granddaughter. For that reason, Javitch said she will "donate the proceeds of opening night to the NJHS to help ensure their future archival work." Tickets for the evening are $50 for Gold Patrons and $25 for Silver Patrons. Following the performance, a wine and sweets buffet reception will be hosted by the Historical Society. Reservations may bo made by calling the NJHS office, 334-6441 or 334-6442 or by sending checks, made out to NJHS, to 333 So. 132 St., Omaha, NE, 68154-2198. Other performances, open to the general public, will be on September 20,21,25,27 and 28.
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Linda Novak, Yachad adviser, knows how important it is for persons with disabilities to maintain peer contact during the summer, and she planned a number of activities accordingly. Now she's calling for help: The group needs a large van to finalize transportation arrangements for a full-day outing in August. "We want to end the summer with a bang-up day of fun," she said. The Sunday event will take place either Aug. 3 or .Aug. 1 7 . - ,
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Members of Yachad enjoyed an afternoon at Omaha's Heartland of America Park. This Sunday, July 20, Yachad members will attend a Royals game. In June, the group went on a miniature golf outing and spent a day at the Henry Doorly Zoo. (Continued on page 2)
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ARTHUR SHERMAN Services for A r t h u r Sherman, formerly of Parashat Balak ' Omaha, were held July 11 a t Fisher Farm Who Wrote Balaam's Words? Cemetery. He died July 8 in Tucson, AZ, at the age Balaam, the heathen prophet in our Sidrah,who of 82. was hired to curse Israel and thus annihilate Survivors include his wife, Marva of Tucson; chilthem, spoke words that have intrigued Jews and dren, Jerry and Terrill Sherman of Prescott Valley, non-Jews through the centuries. A2, Marc and Claudia Sherman of Omaha, and Who wrote the prophecies of Balaam? JoAnn Levinson of Olathe, KS; seven grandchilWere the prophecies self-fulfilling? Or did the dren: Rick, Jeff, Jason, Mitch and Jill Sherman writer understand the buffetings a small, minority and Andy and Mike Levinson; one great-grandpeople is likely to to get in the course of a relent- child; and a sister, Pearl Lipton of Boston, MA. less history? Mr. Sherman lived most of his life in Omaha, Both the Torah text and speculations about it where he had owned Jo Art Food Mart in South have commanded the interest of generations of Omaha with his brother-in-law. Later, they opened readers. The Midrash Rabba on our Sidrah opens Food City with another Omaha family. its discussion with a perceptive-though brief-disThe Shermans retired to Tucson 18 years ago, cussion of motivation, intention. The Midrash where he became active in Kiwanis Club. remarks that the prophets of Israel tried to protect Israel and all the other nations, and to advance their cause. (Proof-texts from the prophetic literaT ture are cited to prove the point.) fl R E exhibit coming to the JCC But the prophets and leaders of other nations led The Jewish Community Center will feature in wrong directions. David and Nebuchadnezzar works byFIRE in the gallery from Aug. 1-Aug. 30. were both leaders. David prepared to build a sanc- There will be an opening reception Sunday, Aug. 3, tuary for worship of God. Nebuchadnezzar from 2-4 p.m. destroyed it. flRE consists of six professional artists: Sally Regardless of the self-directed view of history Dreyer, Dona Golden, Grace McMillan, Lourdes which the Midrash displays, it has made a point O'Leary, Dottie Seymour and Olliemae Sullivan. worth making. Insofar as it is possible to deterAll are members of Associated Artists of Omaha mine, a leader's motivation may determine how we and the Association of Nebraska Art Clubs. view his place in history, and whether he is to be In addition, McMillan and Sullivan are members supported or combated. of Omaha Artists; Dreyer, Golden, McMillan and One need not single out Hitler as the example Seymour are members of the Artists' Cooperative par excellence of this point, and one need not sin- Gallery. Sullivan is also a member of the gle out the nefarious motivation of "Deutschland Passageway Gallery. O'Leary is represented by the uber alles" and "Hitler-uber Deutschland." Miller Art Gallery; Dreyer is also a member of It has been speculated that the way a country Gallery 9 in Lincoln, and Seymour is a member of treats its Jews indicates its level of civilization. the Burckholder Project, also in Lincoln. There was more than a little truth in that judgHours for viewing are: Monday through ment, over the centuries of monarchists, dictatoriThursday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; al rule. Now that large parts of the world, however, Saturday, 1-7 p.m.; and Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-7' p.m are governed by largely decent, democratic rule, For more information, call Gloriann Levy, Jewish Jews are integrated into various societies. Jews Cultural Arts Director, 334-6403. take this for granted, despite flaws here and there. Any edition of any Siddur still in use that includes a prayer that the government treat Jews kindly reminds us of the situation that prevailed for many centuries but which is now obsolete—and almost obscene. No-Balaam had his'day,' a time of superstitions when soothsayers had their following. But now, Balaam has been reduced to anthropological interest...
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Yachad seeks van (Continued from page 1) . Preparations for a Yachad outing are complicated and exacting; In addition to transportation and accessibility issues, members face limited stamina, medication schedules, medical necessities and other concerns. Meeting Yachad members' multiple needs is an ongoing challenge for Ms. Novak, a special education teacher. "If we, as.a community, are going to provide the services our Jewish disabled require and deserve," she said, "more money and volunteer efforts are needed." Yachad already is planning for next fall and winter. "I want younger members to have more involvement with other Jewish youth. I want a drama session and pottery workshop, a roller skating outing, a sing-a-long, a Shabbaton, and other social, cultural, religious and educational activities," she said. Specifically, Ms. Novak is seeking volunteers in the areas of drama and makeup, pottery or ceramics, and Jewish education. She suggests high school students consider Yachad when they are required to do community service for honor society credit. They can assist by attending activities or outings. Ms. Novak looks ahead to developing a stronger bond between the local chapter of Yachad and the national organization. Among the programs sponsored nationally by Yachad are trips to Israel, travel on the East Coast, weekend retreats, summer camping experiences, sports, sibling support groups, respite for families, Jewish heritage classes and Jewish arts and music. ' . Information about Yachad membership or volunteer service is available by calling 493-8575.
Aaron Passer makes challah at the JCC day camp as part of the camp's weekly Shabbat activities. He is the son of Jeffrey and Sandy Passer. •
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g | 0 , p TEMPLE ISRAEL Member of the Union* of American • Hebrew Congregations 7023 Cafis Street, Omaha, HE! 68132 556-6530 FRIDAY: Shabbat in the Park--6 p.m. A Shabbat service will be held at the Jewish Community Center Pavilion. Bring a picnic supper. A special birthday cake will be provided. A service, led by Ann Kibel Schwartz, will follow. The regular service will be held in the Temple Chapel at 7:30 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the outdoor service will be canceled. Rabbi Azriel and Michael Walts will officiate. The summer theme, "The State of Israel," will continue. The topic will be "A Look at the Writings of Early Zionists." The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by Mrs. Harry B. Cohen and Manny and Carol Goldberg in honor of the naming of their granddaughter, Sara Frances Cohen. Sitter Service Sitter service is available during the Shabbat evening service. Please make a reservation so we may plan accordingly. There are no facilities for infants. SATURDAY: Shabbat service, 10:30 a.m.
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Will the United Nations ever be even-handed? In a business-as-uaual move, Egypt and the PLO introduced a resolution on Tuesday requesting economic sanctions against Israeli settlements in "occupied Palestinian territory, including Jerusalem." The two governments also called for suspension of Israel from UN activities. Does anyone find it interesting that sanctions were not imposed upon the PLO for the murders of four Palestinians who sold land to Jews or on Egypt for the government-sponsored newspapers. who stated that Israel was selling "AIDS-infected gum" to "unsuspecting Arabs?".; , Isn't it interesting, too, that no one raises the issue of continued terrorism and harassment in Hebron, even though it is now under the rule of the Palestinian Authority. Also, isn't anyone amazed that concern about the tunnel discovered between' Gaza to Egypt, (and suspected by Israeli police of being used to smuggle arms), wasn't raised by delegates at the UN? For the peace process to work and for peace to work after agreements are signed, all sides need to live by their promises. The United Nations is, once again, going to hold Israel to a different standard The Righteous among the nations than the rest of the world. If its delegates are going -OariAJpeit may their names be honored for all time to introduce resolutions condemning Israel, they had better start looking more carefully at Israel's HAIFA—When Yad Vashem was set up by act of there is an official government agency which gathpartners in peace, Egypt and the PLO, and con- the Knesset in 1953, the idea of paying tribute to ers and helps authenticate information. In some demning their actions as well. non-Jews who risked their lives .(and often gave other places, especially in the former Soviet Union, their lives) to save Jews during the Holocaust, was it has not always been easy to obtain bona fide part of the program. However, it was not until names because even' the principals concerned are Hadassah funds after the Eichmann trial, some nine years later, not always eager to be known. It was uncomfortnew Research Institute that steps were taken to implement the idea, this able to be known as a rescuer of Jews, and some Kudos to Hadassah, who, at its annual conven- at the urgent insistence of Justice Moshe Landau. were boycotted or otherwise ill-treated by their tion this week in Chicago, announced the establish- Those in charge calculated that there might be sev- neighbors. ment of its new International Research Institute on eral hundred names involved, and so it was decidThere have been a few cases where the individ; Jewish Women. ed to set up a grove, with a tree dedicated to each ual refused to accept the honor, responding, in With a multi-million dollar commitment and of the "Righteous Among the Nations," as they effect, we don't need medals for having done what Barbra Streisand named as honorary chairwoman, were termed. we thought was right. • ' the Institute seeks to learn more about Jewish Recommendations poured in. Approval was given More than 60 of the Righteous have come to live women's experiences, aspirations and concerns only on the basis of substantial corroborative evi- in Israel, often because they married Jews. The throughout the world. dence, not just hearsay. Several hundred trees most frequent cases are of Gentile women who The Institute is an outgrowth of "Voices for were planted, then hundreds more.'The total married the man they had saved; Catholics pre- 1 Change: Future Directions for American Jewish reached a thousand, and then two thousand, and dominate on the lists, because'they lived where the Women," a 1995 report on what American and Yad Vashem ran out of space. The new program worst of the Nazi atrocities were perpetrated. Israeli women have to say about Jewish organiza- calls for entering each name appropriately on a No decisions have been made as yet with regard tional life, education, synagogue and, religious special Honor Wall in the Garden of the Righteous. to distribution of the Lexicon—to libraries, instituroles," and hopes and concerns for the future. There are now close to 15,000 confirmed names,, tions, or offered for public sale. Yad Vashem is still Funded by a Hadassah-sponsored endowment, and plans are already being implemented to pub- seeking financial support for the project. The the Institute will be based at Brandeis University, lish a master Lexicon which will comprise approxi- Dutch government recently promised support for with at least five women academicians on the mately 10 volumes, divided by countries, in suit- publication of the volume dedicated to deeds of start-up research team. able format. Each volume will contain text in Dutch citizens. There is a paucity of research on Jewish women. Hebrew, English and the language of the country Originally built to accommodate a maximum of Hadassah's leadership is to be commended for lis- involved, and will include historical background 300,000 visitors a year, Yad Vashem now finds it tening to the "Voices" in the 1995 report and for information. The first volume, dedicated to France, necessary to expand in order to receive in excess of their action in creating the Institute. with about 1,600 names, is scheduled to appear 1,500,000. The library contains 40 million docuOne cautionary note: once research on Jewish early next year. ments, the world's largest collection on the women is underway, it is hoped that both The following volume will list close to 5,000 Holocaust. Hadassah and Brandeis will not only publish the names from Poland. Others on the list include The Lexicon project is headed by Prof. Yisrael findings, but act on its Institute's recommenda- Holland, 4,000 names; Belgium, 900; Ukraine, 850; Gutman. The chairman of the Directorate of Yad tions. Jewish women have waited more than Czechia and Slovakia, 360; Hungary, 360; Vashem, Avner Shalev, terms it "a means by which enough years to be included in the processes of Lithuania, 360; Germany, 310; Russia and Belo- the Jewish people can thank the 'Righteous Among learning and creating. It's about time their talents Russia, 240; Italy, 200; Greece, 200. the Nations' who were sources of light in those were included in the Jewish body of knowledge. Poland heads the list because in that country abysmally dark years.
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Philip Klutznick (Continued from page 1) Working on public housing issues, government and in Jewish affairs. first for Omaha, and then for the It is hard to know how to sum up state of Nebraska, brought him fre- the life of Philip Klutznick. He is a quently to Washington where it was man who, said his biographer Sidney suggested that Klutznick become Hyman, "loves Jews. In working with wartime commissioner of the Federal him on the book, he always wanted to Public Housing Authority. talk about Jewish life much more He declined, saying he wanted to than about government or business." be on active duty in the military. His He was someone who President ' refusal, and his reason for it, caught Jimmy Carter called "the best man in the attention of none other than my Cabinet." Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He was someone who so often was When informed of Klutznick's atti- ahead of his time, was an early fighttude, FDR told an aide, "well, that is er for civil rights, was someone who rather unique. It is usually the • recognized things it would take years reverse. It would be a good thing to for the rest of us to see and realize. have a fellow who is eager to go into He was someone whose resume the military instead of working in includes not only an amazing list of the civilian branch. Also, what did the top positions in so many organiyou say this man's name was? zations, but that shows how wideKlutznick? Klutznick? We don't have spread was his involvement. There a Klutznick in the government. We were literally dozens of other organineed one." zations that he supported, boards With the president saying he. need- that he sat on, politicians he advised ed him, Klutznick felt he couldn't say and promoted, causes he championed, no and so he went to Washington, city, state, American, Israeli and responsible for providing housing to worldwide commissions he was part more than 850,000 workers all over of, chairs in Jewish studies at univerthe country involved in the war sities he is responsible for, including the Philip M. and Ethel Klutznick effort. When FDR died, klutznick imme- chair in Jewish civilization at diately submitted his resignation to Northwestern University (and anoththe new president, as protocol dictat- er one at Creighton University). ed. The new president wasn't happy As for Philip Klutznick himself, the about that since he was Klutznick's words of his autobiography must now old Kansas City friend and poker speak for him. In looking back on his partner, Harry Truman. life, he wrote, "I know that one man "Phil," said Truman as he tore up supported by his family and friends is the letter of resignation, "you are my but a slender reed against the chalfriend. Now get yourself back to your lenges that face humankind; yet a office and go to work. Quit bothering cluster of such slender reeds, bound together, may form a bridge over me with such nonsensical things." And so he did. Indeed, while many which people can move from that left, government as soon as the,war, which "is" to that which, "ought .tp'bgi*, "In any case, I am gratefulfor the ended, klutznick agreed to stay on a year after the war in order to provide opportunities to have served others. suitable housing for returning veter- It is, in a fundamental sense, a form of self-service. If I were engaged as a ans. Looking to get back to civilian life, lawyer arguing my own case, I would Klutznick' accepted _an offer to submit that I tried to realize, at least become president of American in the public realm, the "wholeness' of , Community Builders, a move that whatever was in my being as a Jew ...-;• ; would bring him to Chicago, where and as an American." he would spend the rest of his life And so can we similarly compress and do much to change the face of our appraisal of this man who has the metropolitan area. .,' meant so much to, done so much for, The town was Park Forest. And, benefited so many. thanks to Klutznick's innovations This man who has been such an and sensitivity, it was a town that example and has given so much to us would serve as, a model for others. as Americans, as Jews. This couraKlutznick raised his four sons and geous man of wisdom, integrity, serone daughter in Park Forest. But vice, leadership, insight, compassion, while he was busy building that new innovation, humanity. community, he continued his work in Philip Klutznick: Golden Jew.
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Brent Zacharia, son of Terri and Dick Zacharia, For transportation, call 330-4272. graduated with high honors from the University of WALK-IN, DROP-IN California, Santa Barbara, with a major in enviStephanie and Roger Edheimer of Highland Members will meet Thursday at the JCC. ronmental studies. He was recognized for academic Park, IL, announce the June 27 birth of their daughter, Allison Rose. They also have a daughter, English class and exercise start at 10 a.m.; bingo achievement in the College Honors Program and starts at 10:30 a.m. Bring a dairy sack lunch to eat selected for the Provost's Honor Council on the Emily Gene, 2. Grandparents are Dora and Mark Goldstrom of at 11:30 a.m., and come to the movie 101 basis of academic excellence, scholastic commitOmaha and Joyce and Henry Edheimer of Dalmations at noon. Guests, including grandchil- ment and departmental recommendations. • dren, are welcome. For transportation, call 330He was also presented the Outstanding Service Cleveland, OH. Award in the Environmental Studies Program. Great-grandparents are Anne Gerber of Omaha 4272. RUSSIAN CLUB and the late Edward Gerber, Betty Goldstrom, also Ruvane Kurland, son of Allen and Sandra The next meeting will be Friday, July 25. of Omaha, and the late Bernard Goldstrom, and Kurland of Council Bluffs, will serve as president Mr. and Mrs. David Leizman of Cleveland and the Exercise with Larisa starts, at 9 a.m. At 10 a.m., Mary Fellman of the Nebraska of the Aliber-Hillel Student Center at the late Gertrude Leizman. Jewish Historical Society will guide us through the University of Iowa for the 1997-98 school year. Jeff and EUie Epstein announce the June 17 streets of Omaha as we explore the Jewish sections He is a sophomore, majoring in English, and a birth of their son, Alec Ruxton Epstein, named for of the city. Lunch will be served at 12:15 p.m. in member of Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. his paternal great-grandfather, Avraham, and his room 10. For reservations, call Lydia Linde at 697maternal great-grandmother. 9169 by Wednesday. Aaron Vickar, who was recently named best Grandparents are Bobbie and Bob Epstein of goal tender of the United States Hockey League's Omaha and Penny and Dennis Dix of Avon, CT. JEWISH SINGLES, 35+ Omaha Lancers, was selected for the US Hockey Great-grandparents are Sis and Art Adler of Wednesday Night Out, sponsored by Jewish Team for the Maccabiah Games in Israel this Omaha and Phyllis Ruxton Dix of Westchester Family Service, will be July 23 at Julio's, 13043 week. County, N.Y. Arbor, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Meet new friends and get together with old. For Lloyd Krasne, owner of Bubb's grocery store in Dave and Jennifer Militti announce the July 9 information or to RSVP, call 330-2024. Council Bluffs, was feabirth of their son, Jacob David. tured in the news media Grandparents are Dr. Bernard and Tevee Turkel JEWISH WAR VETERANS recently as the store and Tony and Joan Militti, all of Omaha. JWV Epstein-Morgan Post #260 will not meet closed its doors after 77 Great-grandparents are Sylvia Turkel Greenberg, during July and August. years of operation. Lucille Skupa, and Tony Sr. and Peg Militti, also Bubb's opened in 1920 all of Omaha. and later moved to its Auditions announced present location in 1937. Volunteers needed Bellevue Little Theatre will hold auditions for its Krasne joined the operaThe Nebraska Jewish Historical Society opening production of Gypsy, which will run for tion in 1952 after servneeds volunteers for fun and interesting photo- three weekends starting Sept. 19. A large cast of ing in World War II. The liquidation sale graph identification, setting up exhibits, special singers and dancers is needed. Auditions will be event planning, and writing for its newsletter and held at the theatre, 203 W. Mission in Bellevue, as started July 8 and the Lloyd Krasne store will remain open follows: journal. Call Dottie or Barbara at 334-6441. Boys and girls ages 6-10: Sunday, July 27, until the inventory, equipment and fixtures are The Child Saving Institute needs volunteers 2 p.m. Children should bring a prepared song, and sold. for Wednesday evening Parent Education classes, expect to dance. An accompanist will be provided. New members were recently elected to Joslyn Art which will run from July 30-Oct. 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Adults: Monday, July 28, 7 pjn., also asked to Museum's board of governors. Among them are: bring a prepared song and be ready to dance. Must be at least 16 years of age. Call 553-6000. John Gottschalk, Chief Executive Officer and Publisher of the Omaha World-Herald, and David Please tell our Wiesman, President of Weisman Development advertisers Company. Their terms will continue through BDI you saw their December, 1999. Cindy and Brian Stoneking announce the June 23 birth of their daughter, Rachel Rose, named for her maternal great-great-grandmother, Rachel Rose Goldstein. Grandparents are Linda Siref Simons of Omaha, Ronald Simons of Des Moines and Jean Stoneking of Elliott, IA, and the late Ralph Stoneking. Great-grandparents are Sylvia and Irving Davis of Omaha, the late Harry Siref and Amos and Iinnea Meeks of Elliott, IA.
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Introduction to Judaism classes to start in August
Old Books, Rare Frjends by Gloriann Levy Leona Rostenberg and Madeleine Stern Jewish Cultural Arts Council Director New York: Doubleday, 1997, 275 pages, illustrated, Scott Bresler has been appointed by the College indexed of Jewish Learning Committee of the Jewish This is a joint autobiography by two octogenariCultural Arts Council to ans, Leona and Madeleine, who were raised in New teach the "Introduction York in German Jewish households. They met •M to Judaism" course; The when they were hired to teach at Temple Emanucourse will run for 20 El Sabbath School. weeks on Tuesdays, Aug. Leona went to New York University and, at 26-Dec. 30, from 7:30Columbia, embarked on an initially unsuccessful 9:30 p.m;, at the Jewish pursuit for a doctorate in history at Columbia. Her Community Center. topic, the political role of Renaissance and The 20-week Derekh Reformation printers was too advanced for her Torah, Introduction to intellectually myopic graduate adviser'to appreciScott Bresler Judaism course, is for ate. After achieving international acclaim, she was those who wish to explore Judaism and define its granted her Ph.D. by Columbia in 1973. Madeline went to Barnard where she studied place in their lives. It is for Jews who wish to seek a deeper connection to their heritage and for nonAmerican Literature. . Leona, frustrated by graduate degree pitfalls, Jews who are considering conversion to Judaism or opened a rare book dealership in 1944. She sent who wish to understand it more fully while out her first billings on a junior typewriter without remaining within their own faiths. The course explores Judaism through Reform, ' a back space. Madeleine, frustrated by trying to teach high Conservative, Orthodox and Reconstruction! st school students English, was awarded a points of view. Among the topics for discussion are: Guggenheim for research. She joined Leona in the Jewish history, theology, ethics, Jewish Holidays, antiquarian book profession in 1945. They made prayer, dietary laws, life-cycle events, Jewish peotheir first of many annual summer tours of ple, Israel and other topics. Participants receive five books: Jewish Literacy by J. Telushkin; European book dealers in 1947. ': While librarians and booksellers are sometimes Tanach, JPS Translation; Jewish Holidays by M. twitted for treating their stock like so many cans of Strassfeld; To Life! by H. Kushner; and Basic corn and tomatoes, Leona and Madeleine cherished Judaism by Milton Steinberg. ' Bresler received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in their books and wrote several, in addition to artiHebrew Literature from the Jewish Theological cles. . . . - • • . Leona wrote five books; Madeleine wrote eight Seminary of America and graduated cum laude books, and they have combined to write six books. with an award in Talmudic Studies. He received And, for the books they find and sell, they prepare his Master's and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology precious descriptions which make the catalogs from Georgia State University. He has taught Jewish subjects to adults and youth in Prairie themselves collection pieces. Leona's specialty was the printing trade. She Village, KS, and Atlanta, GA. Cost of the class is $225 for singles, and $350 for became the second woman to head the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America when elected its couples. Scholarships are available. For more information? call 334-6403. ' president in 1972; She recounts with pride her speech to the biennial International League of Antiquarian Booksellers in Tokyo, in Japanese. Madeleine wrote on Louisa May Alcott and revealed Alcott's double literary life-writing thrillers under the pseudonym A.M. Barnard. She PLATT/LEOPOLD followed that with a biography of Margaret Fuller. Lisa Ross Platt of Omaha and Julian A. Leopold Both books have a feminist Sherlock Holmes spin, of Sioux City, IA, will be before contemporary feminist studies had emerged. married Sept. 21 at This book is an odyssey of book buying and sell- Temple Israel in Omaha. ing and will appeal to people who appreciate old Ms. Platt, daughter of and new books, and old and enduring friendships. Michael and Barbara Platt, is a hair designer JFS plans events at Russell's Hair Salon. She attended the Unifor new Americans versity of NebraskaThe Resettlement Office of Jewish Family Lincoln, Capitol Beauty, Service haB shifted the focus from helping new School and Jingles Americans find a home to helping new'Americans International. feel at home. Redefined as the Resettlement and Mr. Leopold, son of the late Karl and the late Fay Acculturation Office, the committee plans a Leopold, is a Sales Executive with Iowa Belt Shabbat dinner at Temple Israel on Aug. 15, with Processors. He earned a B.A. in business adminisan explanation in Russian of the rituals, prayers tration from Georgetown University. and purpose; and a recognition night, not only for Following the wedding, the couple will live in those who have become U.S. citizens in the past 12 Sioux City. months but for everyone who has been naturalized since coming to America. American Heart 0, tenna For more information, call Rita at 334-6495, or Associntjon \ Old World Charm Tami at 334-6490!
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Israeli stamp trio uses humor to promote safety The Israeli Postal Authority recently released a set of three humorous stamps that will be used to educate Israeli drivers of a notso-funny problem—that of increasing road accidents in the State. Despite being in an almost constant state of war with its neighbors,, more Jews have been killed in Israel in road accidents than in military conflicts or terrorist attacks on civilian targets. This little-known fact does not shock those who've visited Israel and witnessed the attitude of drivers and the disregard for the rules of the road. In addition to the one million immigrants who've arrived in the State since 1989, a million new cars are on the road just in the last five years. In a country where it only takes TA hours to drive from
the snow-covered Mount Hermon in the North to the Red Sea resort of Eilat in the South, new road construction has not kept pace with the growing population. Last year, 45,400' people were injured as a result of automobile accidents. More than 35,000 were drivers or passengers, while only 5000 were pedestrians. Of this total, more than 500 were killed, 75 of whom were children. . Road safety education has become a priority in Israel with a goal of promoting consideration and thoughtfulness among drivers, as well as concern for the rights of others, both drivers and pedestrians. In recognition of the carelessness of many drivers, Israel has issued many stamps over the years promoting road safety. The new humorous approach is used with the hopes of giving the the buyer or receiver of the stamps the added strength of dealing with the day-to-day stresses of driving on Israel's roads. Some thought that the too-graphic depictions of road safety might actually make drivers more apathetic to the worsening conditions. The Postal Authority, however, decided to present
situations of driving safely with humor in their attempt to develop personal responsibility. The three stamps depict: 1) Keep in your lane; 2) Keep your distance; and 3) Don't drink and drive. The stamps can be purchased through any stamp dealer or through the Israel Philatelic Agency, 535 Fifth Avenue, Suite 300, New York, NY, 10017, or by calling 1-800-607-2799.
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