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the dormant accounts, has been replaced as of July 23 by the international auditing firm ATAG Ernst & Young in Basel, Switzerland, which then has the sole responsibility for handling such claims. The company is scheduled to set up help desks in countries such as the United States and Israel to assist claimants. Claims must be submitted within 6 months of the publication date of the names of account holders. If claimants are rejected, they will be referred to an international appeal panel to be appointed by the Volcker Commission.
by Fredy Rom
ZURICH (JTA) -- The Swiss Bankers Association has announced the names of 775 people who opened Swiss bank accounts during World War II that have remained unclaimed, a spokesman for the association has confirmed. The names of the 775 holders of dormant accounts have been published in newspapers around the world, including publications in the United States, Israel and Australia. Swiss banks will cover the cost of the advertisements, which are expected to total several million dolHow to file a claim lars. The names of an additional NEW YORK (JTA) - Anyone seek20,000 holders of dormant accounts, ing information on the dormant all of whom are Swiss nationals, will accounts listed by the Swiss Bankers be published by Oct. 20, according to Association needs to fill out an infora spokesman for the Volcker mation kit, which includes a claim Commission. . form to be filed to the accounting firm The Volcker,Commission, as the of Ernst & Young. Independent Commission of Eminent The list of accounts and the informaPersons is informally known, was tion kit is available via the Internet created by the World Jewish, Restitution Organization and the www.dormantaccounts.ch Swiss Bankers Association in May Anyone with questions can call tolltigate-th^ d o H n ^ f e r - ^ e r i ^ ^ accounts. Ernst & Young LLP The.Volcker .panel, which also c/o Dormant Accounts • studied how the Swiss banks han•787 Seventh Avenue dled inquiries from potential heirs of New York, N.Y. 10019 the dormant accounts, has agreed (212)844-0610 with the banks' critics and created a (Editor's note: copies of the list new system to resolve claims. As a result, Hanspeter Hani, the ombuds- are available at the front desk of man appointed by the Swiss Bankers the JCC and in the offices of the Association to handle claims against ADL-CRC and the Jewish Press.; a
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Nearly 60 children are enrolled in this summer's two-week overnight camp, an increase of 20% over last year. Enjoying the pool at Camp JCC are, from left: David, son of Hyman and Marlene Sukiennik; Ariel, daughter of Jim Fried and Lindsey Fried; and.Siephanie, daughter of Sue and, Greg Lovette. Campers, .will arrive home this. Sunday at
ADL seeking Holocaust survivors from Eastern Europe
Committee to award first grants from Singer Memorial Fund
S.E.E.D. program returns
New York, NY,— Information regarding the whereabouts of Holocaust survivors from Eastern Europe is being sought by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) in response to a request by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Special Investigations (OSI). The search is for survivors who lived in the following areas any time during the years indicated: Poland: Lublin Ghetto, March 1-April 14, 1942; Warsaw Ghetto, April 19,-June 19, 1943; Bialystok Ghetto, August-September, 1943; Trawniki Labor Camp; Sept. 7,1941-July, 1944; Ppniatowa Labor Camp, May-November, 1943, and Jan. 27, 1944-February, 1944; Czestochowa Ghetto, Sept. 19, 1942-Noy. 6, 1942; Warsaw Concentration Camp, September, 1943-May, 1944; Auschwitz, 1944-1945. (lf>rmanv: Gross Rosen Concentration' Camp, Jan.-May, 1943; Mauthausen Concentration Camp, Gusen Subcamp, Feb., 1944May, 1945; Sacheenhausen Concentration Camp; 1943-1945; Sachsenhausen Ohrdruf Subcamp, 1943-1945; Sachsenhausen, 13th SS Construction Brigade (13.SS-Bau-brigade), Jani-May, 1945; Buchenwold, 1943-1944. ' Survivors or persons with information about them are asked to contact Elliot Wells, Director, ADL Nazi War Criminals Task Force, 823 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY, 10017; phone (212) 885'7736, or Susan Adams at OSI, (202) 616-2533. OSI will accept collect phone calls from potential witnesses and welcomes both English and nonEnglish spealiing witnesses.
• • • by. Claqdia Sherman ~ Foundation Public Relations Coordinator
The 1997 S.E.E.D. program will sponsor its kickoff event Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m., at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. This is the first of a week-long series of activities of Jewish learning. The initial program is about Tisha b'Av. A video presentation, produced by the Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation, will feature worldrenowned speakers Rabbi Yissachar Frand and Rabbi Paysach Krohn, teaching practical methods to avoid strife, repair damaged relationships and more. A discussion, moderated by Rabbi Yehuda Brecher, leader of the program, will follow.. : The Omaha S.E.E.D. program will continue through Aug. 18. Rabbi Brecher is .the Scholar-in•Residence for the week. His wife, Yocheved; his mother, Devorah, and two Torah scholars will also be faculty resources throughout the week. They will present individual and group learning sessions • for both men and women, > The schedule of dail> programming can be obtained by calling Beth Israel Synagogue office at 556-6288. Individuals may sign up for one-on-one sessions from 9 a.m.-noon and certain evening hours. Lectures and group discussions will be held each evening. Robert M. Oberman is chairperson for the S.E.E.D. program, which is open to the community at no charge. .
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Mpmbers of the Grants Committee of the Lazier L. Singer Memorial Fund for Youth will meet for the first time on Sept. 10. Grants will be awarded to organizations for programs dealing with problems and issues of alcohol, drug use, sexuality, eating disorders, ihtra-family relations, violence and gangs, suicideand depression, and Jewish identity. Programs that involve collaboration among Federation agencies, synagogues, Jewish youth organizations, and any other Jewish community organizations will be given favorable consideration by the Committee, which will meet once a year. Application requests to apply for grants are due at The Foundation office by Wednesday, Aug. 27. . Mr/Singer's wife, Harriet, established the fund in memory pf her husband, who died in 1996. She explained that he was worried about teenagers. They lack "the-supportive background that earlier generations had," she said. Problems of drugs, street gangs and alcohol that are prevalent today were not issues.that teenagers had to deal with in earlier generation Mrs.^Singer pointed out. In addition to Mrs. Singer, other members of the Grants Committee include Mark Singer and Sandy Kutler, who are Mrs, Singer's children, as well as Fran Blumkin, Jrving Veitzer, Gloria KUBIOW and : ElyceAzriel, , • The new fund is administered by The Foundation of the Jewish Federation. If interested in applying for grants, call the office at 334-6440.
by Myra Oberman
Two bombs exploded in Jerusalem's Machane Yehuda market Wednesday, leaving 14 dead and 157 Injured, including the suicide bombers. At press time, names of the dead and injured were not known. Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility.
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This Monday is Rosh Chodesh Av, beginning the traditional mourning period for the destruction of the first and second Temples, known as "The Nine Days." This period culminates with Tisha b'Av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar. During this time of the year, our thoughts ought to focus on Eretz Israel and its meaning for us today. Actually, through many rituals and our daily prayers, the Jew is constantly reminded of the paramount importance the land of Israel plays in Judaism. During the many years of dispersion, the Jewish people have never severed their bond with Eretz Yisrael. Our sages speak ofAhavat Eretz Yisrael, love of the land of Israel due to its intrinsic holiness. It is an unconditional love because it was chosen by G-d to give to the Jewish people. Perhaps the most oft repeated subject in the Torah is the land of Israel. It may be referred to as Canaan or "a land flowing with milk and honey," but it's all the same, the Holy Land. This week's double sidra is no exception. "You shall possess the land and you shall settle in it~for to you have I given the land to possess it." (Numbers 33:53). Indeed, the Ramban derives from this verse that it is a positive commandment of the Torah to conquer the land, settle it and to live there. This, he writes, applies at all times, even after the destruction of the Temple. -The Talmudic sages attached great importance : to living in the Land. A story is told in the Midrash sifrei of a group of prominent Rabbis who, due to many difficulties, decided to leave the land. When they were about to cross the border, they remembered the verse, "You shall possess the land and you shall settle it." Tears swelled up in their eyes and they began to cry. They returned to their homes and said, "The mitzvah of settling the land is equal to all the-other mitzvot in the Torah." How moving! How beautiful! The time has come to begin thinking, are we really doing enough? For 2,000 years, we prayed for the return to Zion.,The modern State of Israel is nothing short of a great miracle. Does it occupy the place in our hearts as it should? ; Some Jews, in years gone by, would get up at inidnight and. mourn the loss of our land and the destruction, of Jerusalem. They recited special prayers called Tikun Chotzot. The first mayor of Tel Aviv, Meir Dizengoff, tells in his autobiography that as a child he once awoke after midnight and heard someone crying bitterly. He rose and saw his father on the floor, barefoot,' by a candle's light, reading the prayers of Tikun Chotzot. This weeping was so touching that he, as a child, felt that Jerusalem must be very close and precious. At that moment, he made up his mind that he would someday live in Jerusalem and help rebuild the land so that his father would not have to cry any longer. . Shabbat Shalom.
NE Women's Commission seeks nominations for Award The Nebraska Commission on the; Status of Women is seeking nominations from the public for C the 1998 Nebraska Woman of Distinction Award to L recognize and honor women of achievement. I Each year, the commission solicits nominations P: of living Nebraska women who have made a significant impact upon women in their region or area of interest as well as on society. A committee of three S commissioners and two private citizens appointed A v by the commission's chairperson will make the F Woman of Distinction selection. The annual award will be presented during Women's History Month in March, 1998. Any person or group may submit a nomination to the commission.until Oct. 15,1997. Forms are available from the commission at (402) 471=2039, or by writing to NCSW, P.O. Box 94985, 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68509. The commission may also be reached by Email at ncswmail@mail.6tate.nc.us, or fax: (402) 471-5655.
Deaths ROSE FRIEDMAN Services for Rose Friedman of Lincoln were held July 9 at Mount Camel Cemetery. Rabbi Stanley Rosenbaum officiated. She died July 7 at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abe, and her first husband, Ben Bloch. Survivors include two step-sons, Herb of Lincoln and Ron ofAustin, TX; step-daughter-in-law, Brenda Friedman of Lincoln; three step-grandchildren; cousins and a niece. Mrs. Friedman was a member of Tifereth Israel Synagogue, Hadassah, Tifereth Israel Sisterhood and B'nai B'rith. Memorials to Tifereth Israel Synagogue, Hospice of Tabitha or the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. SHIRLEY KUSHNER SCHAFFER Shirley Schaffer of Lincoln died Friday, July 18, at the age of 75. Survivors include her husband, Gene; three daughters, Shelley of Milwaukee, Stephanie of New York City and Leslie of Reno, NV; brothers and sisters-in-law, Sheldon and Marcia Kushner of Lincoln and. Marshall and Barbara Kushner of Omaha; sister-in-law, Sylvia Kushner of Lincoln; and nieces and nephews. Mrs; Schaffer was a member of Tifereth Israel Synagogue and Sisterhood, Life Member of Hadassah, and member of Sigma Delta Tau. Memorials to Tifereth Israel Synagogue in Lincoln.
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BEYT SHALOM An Affiliate of the Jewish Iteeonrtruetionist Federation ,, ,ir,,. < c >s p . o , BOSK 241130, '<- -. v w - • Omaha, NE 68124-3130 •• http^Avwwr.omaha&eenet.org/t>eytshaI Kabbalat Shabbat services every Friday night at 7:30 p.m. at 3012 S. 119th St., Omaha. FRIDAY, Aug. 1 and Aug. 8: No services at the synagogue. We invite everyone to spend a special Shabbat in the home. Religious School is taking pre-registratdon for the next term, which will start around Labor Day. Contact Dr. Marty Rosenberg at 390-9062 for placement. Reminder: On Aug. 1, our Internet Web address changes to: www.omaha.org/beytshal
ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME SATURDAY: Services, led by Harold Gottlieb, start at 9 a.m. Members of the community are invited to join residents for services and Kiddish.
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Jewish Family Service Tzedakah Program Jewish Family Sendee expressed appreciation for everything the community has contributed to its Tzedakah Program throughout the years. Many Jewish families in need have benefited from the clothes and food items that have been donated. However, because of a lack of storage space, JFS has run out of room to store clothes that clients cannot use. If you would like to donate clothes, JFS recommends calling Hadassah or the NCJW Thrift Shop. Food items to be donated are still greatly appreciated and can be placed in the Tzedakah bin in the front lobby of the JCC. The community's continued generosity and support will benefit families in the community who are less-fortunate, noted the JFS.
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Remembering genocide
Last week the Cambodian dictator Pol Pot was tried for the crime of genocide of two million of his fellow countrymen. For that heinous crime, he received house arrest for life. Political observers have commented that a harsher sentence would open up. the possibility of Pol Pot revealing the names of Khmer Rouge leaders now highly placed in the Cambodian government, as weJLa§-complicity by other: nations, including the UnjfedSjsHrO:
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Growing number of Israelis Tisha b'Av falls on Tuesday, August 12, and comCarl Alpert "seeking their Jewish sources" memorates the destruction of the First Temple by Haifa - The controversy regarding Orthodox religious beliefs or practices, to one degree or the Babylonians in 586 B.C.E. and again in 70 C.E. by the Romans. It is a day when Jews all over the monopoly over the right to convert to Judaism in another? Some significant event in their lives motiIsrael, which has correctly aroused the- non- vated 44% of them. "Missionary" activity by variworld fast and pray...and remember. Other calamities befell the Jewish people on Orthodox establishment in the U.S., has also ous Orthodox organizations and institutions had brought to the fore questions with regard to the its effect on 26%. The remaining 30% could give no Tisha^'AyJj^ughou^t^ ; reason to account for their shift. : .,:, •,,. FeJdinani-and-Queeri Isabella of-Spain issued - religiosity of Israeli.Jews. Surprising results are shown when their reliHow many are truly Orthodox? How many are their final decree, "Convert or leave." In 1929, the__ p-ot Tnany-bgttlen over Jerusalem'tgoirplace^ "pecular? What does it mean to be secular? Is there gious tendencies are compared with those of their parents. : a trend away from or back to religious Judaism? een jjewg and Arabs... ... .:. ,'• ~ Closer to religion than their parents, 44%; about These are questions which, for the first time, he* customs ^and prayers relating to Tisha b'Av are usually not taught in our Jewish schools since are being raised among Israelis. Who is secular? the same as their parents, 33%; less religious than it falls during the summer. Unlike Passover, where One who rides on the Sabbath and does not their parents, 22%. All the figures are from a surthe story of the Exodus is told at the seder table, observe kashrut, would be categorized by Orthodox vey conducted by the reputable Dachaf Agency, under the direction of Minna Zemach. the meaning of Tisha b'Av is not passed on to the zealots as secular. It should be noted that the Sephardim in general Yet, almost without exception, these "secularists" next generation. A hundred years from now, when the Survivors insist on having a mezuzah on the doorposts of feel a closer affinity to the Jewish religion even and the children of survivors are long gone, will their homes. Practically all of them have a brit when they are not totally observant. Their attitude anyone remember the Holocaust? Or will that milah (circumcision) for their male children. You to tradition is warm and even loving. Unfortunately, the Shas movement is capitalizevent only be remembered by a handful of Jews, will find them at the cemeteries at the graves of their parents on the day of yahrzeit. They may ing on this feeling by advocating a more fundamenlike those who commemorate Tisha b'Av today? If, we forget, are we any better than those who never set foot in a synagogue, even on Yom Kippur, talist approach, and promoting it in its school sysbut they will eat only matza on Passover and will tems. conimitted4HBarilnes?-:w ••• •.•..-.uv-'. •.;;:? '•„:> ;:.•;:.:;.. conduct the semblance of a seder. • Of late, there has been a marked trend among ;: Are these observances only" fading memories of Ashkenazi yuppie secularists in Tel Aviv to study UfaJe ffiANDSCftPINGs what they'had observed in their once traditional traditional sources of Jewish culture; this, not homes? Objective surveys provide a negative reply accompanied by any change in their observances. •20 Years'Experience to this. In answer to the inquiry as to whether Classes, seminars, study sessions, and even a secu•Personal Touch there has been any change in their personal rela- lar yeshiva provide organized study of Bible and tionship to religion in the past six years, 17% (this Talmud and ancillary sources. •Creative Designs : , would be equivalent to 515,000 of the total Jewish Many community centers have set up what is •Professional population) replied that they had come significant- called a Bet Midrash. The approach is intellectual, Installation ly closer to religion. exploring the meaning of Jewish identity. Mention this ad The. degree of that closeness varies widely. Of ' Young Israelis by the. thousands have gone to . and receive 10% Discount these, 0.45% have gone all the way, and have India, Burma and other Far Eastern centers in changed from secularists to haredi zealots. Those search of a guru who could explain to them the 50th & "L" Street who have abandoned the secular life and now con- meaning of life. Perhapsthey can now begin to disOmaha, NE sider themselves "religious," that is, less than cover that there are authentic Jewish answers to haredi, amount to 0.8% of the total. Some 4.1% their,questions. i 731-1919 report that they have now become "traditional" in This much is certain. Almost all non-fundamentheir attitudes and practices. talist Israelis, irrespective of the degree of their It is interesting to note that what is called observance, resent attempts to impose religious Conservative Judaism overseas, is here termed, in observance on them. They are highly critical of All-brick, raised-ranch deluxe duplex for sale 3-BEDROOM UNIT: Nebraska Custom kitchen with Hebrew, masorati, meaning traditional. An inter- political activity by religious parties, believe that Jenn-Air 'Corian counter *Kitchen-Aid dishwasher esting 5.5% report that they have moved from the youth of the haredi movements should serve in •marble entry "crown molding: "new carpet in living/ masorati to dati, religious. And another 5.1% the defense forces;-and'the country should be dining area 'ceramic tile in bath 'designer decorated acknowledge that they have moved from being opened up to religious pluralism. 2-BEDROOM UNFT: Large kitchen with pantry 'new paint arid ^carpet 'ceramic.tile bath "oak floors in bedrooms pure secularists, to "secularists coming closer to A telescopic summary could come to the conclutradition." sion that the majority of Israelis are Conservative [Open house: Sunday, 12-3 | What has caused these people to shift toward Jews, in the American sense, but don't know it.
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by Harry Allen
After a two-month hiatus, we are back in Israel. After some 25,000 miles of travel, we return to a country in which very little has changed. This is a strange phenomena in a country where each new sunrise is accompanied by a new rising problem. The Prime Minister, though increasingly diminished in stature, is. still the Prime Minister and will probably serve out his term. The only thing which might unseat him is a backroom deal between Sharon and Shimon Peres. This, odd couple has much to gain from a unity government deal if it is put into place before September 1. Peres has an agreement with his Labor Party that should such an event transpire before that date, he would be the senior Labor Minister in a new coalition-not Ehud Barak, who defeated him for the Labor Party chairmanship. For Sharon, such a deal would be a pay back to Netanyahu for dumping his bid to become Minister of Finance. It would also make it possible for David Levy to join in pay-back time. The odds are, however, that it won't happen. The contrast between Israeli volatility and American placidity is really, however, the thing which most stands out after a two-month journey which took us to shuls and Jewish communities spanning the continent. We davened in Orthodox shuls in Connecticut and Baltimore; Conservative ones in South Orange, N.J., St. Paul, Lincoln and Vancouver, B.C., and we talked with a wide spectrum of people. In a few of the shuls, we found a great deal of enthusiasm-a tremendous interest in learning and participating in Jewish religious life. In others, the ennui was painfully obvious.
Almost everywhere, the interest in Israel was diminished. There is anger over the religious issue, much of it misplaced and a good deal of it irresponsible, I might add. For pulpit rabbis to.preach to their congregants that they should stop supporting Israel because of the conversion controversy, is the height of Jewish self-destructiveness. If one doesn't like Bill Clinton or Newt Gingrich, one still pays taxes. The UJA/UIA support of Israel social services and Aliyah is part of the tax billfor'being a part of the Jewish world. . <.£?*•'• .-:'•; Our rabbi here this past Shabbat spoke of the three seminal historic events for Jews these-past generations. The emancipation, the Shoah and the creation of Israel, and he urged us all to think of our own personal response to these three apocalyptic happenings. We did not get a sense that overall, the American Jewish world is struggling at a deep level with this history and its implications. In Israel as well, the amount of serious dialogue has been eroded, but here one can hardly evade the questions—if not directly, then indirectly. The religious struggle is a direct outgrowth of the opening of the worlds' culture to Jews in the 19th century. The Shoah has spawned Israelis deepest sense of insecurity and the debate over the definition of the Israel of the future is the child of the other events . So Israel life on the whole is vibrant and the arguments, while petty in the political arena, are intellectually substantive in other venues-more so, I felt, than is generally the case in American Jewish life. We, in Israel, are also moving to a trivial under- • standing in our pursuit of the'"Americkn> But we still, happily; have away to goT *-:•"•'" v "
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To the Editor: The Jewish Federation of Omaha is one of our most outstanding Federations, contributing generously to the Missions Program of the United Jewish' AppeaL They contribute not-just dollars, but their souls as well for the sake of Israel. Omaha is a model community. Although small in number, Omaha's programs have come to the aid of Jews all over the world. The manner in which the Omaha Federation conducts the missions program is an excellent case of how to best use every dollar. I whole-heartedly endorse the job that the Omaha community has done and continues to do and I can only hope that all Jewish communities in the united States follow in their footsteps. Nechemia Dagan Executive Director " UJA Overseas Programs
To t h e Editor: Last week's Editor's note in the Letters to the Editor stated that "...the JCC follows the Va'ad HaKashrut guidelines which allow vegetarian and/or dairy meals to be brought into the building for programs by any organization or Center of Excellence." • In clarification, the Va'ad HaKashrut no longer has jurisdiction over food service or food brought in for programs and events at the Jewish Community Center. • •. -,,.-. , When specifically asked to'superyise such events., and programs, at theJCC, the Va'fld:JIakashrut will do so through iteVa'adrSupervised kitchens on.; the JCC campus. \ ' Rabbi Howard Kutner Rabbinic Administrator, Va'ad Hakashrut . Dr. Paul Shyken Chairman, Va'ad Hakashrut
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With the brutal summer heat lingering for days in the un-gay 90s, it was a pleasant respite, July 21, to enjoy a comparatively cool breath of air for our meeting, and a respectable turnout was a result. Several folks participated in the Early Bird talk show, under the guidance of Toni Kutcher, assisted by this correspondent. Among a number of topics was the knowledge that newly-declassified U.S. documents, for the first time, implicated the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Bank of Canada in Ottawa in attempts to launder tons of gold that the Nazis looted during World War II. During the Sunday, July 20, 60 Minutes program, it was revealed that Nazis emigrated to Canada, free from prosecution as war criminals, following World War II. No Canadian authorities stepped in to deport them. The chutzpah was, the Nazis didn't even attempt to disguise their true names and other means of identification. Concern for the global problem of water shortages was discussed. So severe is it in the Middle East the Saudis at one time considered harnessing an iceberg from Norway and shlepping it through the oceans to their land. Who knows? By the time the mountain of ice reached its destination, it probably would be the size of an ice cube. We addressed the problem of gambling as an addiction. For many, it is considered a social evil with casinos popping up in great numbers and attracting millions of people who crave sudden riches. Following lunch, Beth Israel's Rabbi Harold . Kutner delivered a message regarding the changes of life for the elderly: Don't be bored, look for new ventures, keep active for a feeling of fulfillment. Members in sick bay are: Maury Katz and Babe Dobrofsky at Clarkson; Ida Kaiman at Methodist, and Max Turchen at University. Shalom
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Jazz at the 'J'
The Jazz at the 'J* Patron Concert scheduled for Aug. 31, to establish an endowment fund in memory of Mike Milder II, will feature Matt Wallace and his jazz band. They have just returned from a summer-long European tour with jazz great Maynard Furgeson. Following the performance, a dessert reception will be held. August 11 is the deadline to purchase tickets. Patron tickets are $25 each, and can be purchased attheJCC. Call Gloriann Levy, Jewish Cultural Arts Council Director, at 334-6403. Any remaining tickets will be sold to the general public after that date.
Boy Scout news Members of Boy Scout Troop 218 have been keeping active this summer. Daniel Davidson, Trevor and Ian Gerson, Ben Koval, Brad Lerner, Aaron and Jake Pilley and Larry Radloff spent a week at Camp Cedars in mid-June. Swimming, hiking, participating in Kitfox (initial Boy Scout rank advancement) and working on merit badges were some of the activities on the agenda. In addition, Brad Lerner, Aaron and Jake Pilley and Larry Radloff conquered the C.O.P.E. course (Challenge of Personal Endeavor). Hazzan Erik Contzius led prayers and songs at the fireside; Trevor Gerson conducted Shavuot services. Larry Radloff and Ian Gerson were called out to NANIBAZU and Order of the Arrow, as was Ray Koval, Committee Chairman of the troop. Lloyd Roitstein, Mid-America Council Executive, dined with the troop one evening and shared what the staff described as "a meal which is served in heaven:" a kosher version of "camper's stew," prepared entirely by the boys. Boy Scout Troop and Cub Scout Pack 218, sponsored by the Jewish Community Center, welcomes all newcomers. For more information, call Scoutmaster Mark Pilley at 392-1746, or Cubmaster Yolanda Koval at 551-6436.
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Members will meet Thursday at the JCC. English class and exercise both start at 10 a.m.; bingo starts at 10:30 a.m. Bring a dairy sack lunch to eat at 11:45. At 12:15 p.m., come enjoy the documentary The Lost City of Bethsaida in room 10. JEWISH SENIOR SERVICES Jewish Senior Services will host a Summer Luncheon at Beth El Synagogue on Thursday, Aug. 21, at noon. Cost is $5. For reservations, call Reva Oruch at 391-8344. Make check payable to Jewish Senior Services and send to Reva at 9324 Cuming Plaza, #5C, Omaha, NE 68114. Deadline is August 14. . VISIONS Let's go to the IMAX theater at the Henry Doorly Zoo on Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. Cost is $ 5.50; for members with a zoo pass, cost is $4.50. Transportation, dessert and coffee (at the Garden Cafe) are on your own. For reservations, send form "to'Jean ELkorr, 1005 N. 63rd St. Omaha, NE 68132. -r Deadline is Aug. 20. RUSSIAN CLUB The Russian Club will meet Friday, Aug. 8, at the JCC. Larisa's exercise class starts at 10 a.m.; lunch will be served at 11. A Russian speaking movie will be shown in the adult lounge at noon. For transportation, call Lydia Linde at 697-9169. BREADBREAKERS B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers will meet Wednesday at noon at Highland Country Club, according to Adam Jacobs. Congressman Jon Christensen will speak on current issues and updates in Washington. _ -,._ . _. Cost is $7.75 and the event is open to the community. "; ^"..il .•:
Births James and Susan Polack of Omaha announce the July 3 birth of their son, Jared Maxwell (Max) Polack.
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Organizations YES Members will meet Monday at the JCC. English ,class starts at 10 a.m.; bingo and exercise both start at 10:30 a.m. Bring current event articles to share at the "YES Talk" discussion group at 11. Following lunch at noon, Jane Batt from the National. Conference of Christians and Jews will speak. For transportation call 330-4272. The "Lost City of Bethsaida" exhibit is showing at the University of Nebraska at Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 14. Cost is $3. Lunch will be on your own (at Merry Occasions). Make reservations by Aug. 7 with Maggie Conti at 334-6521.
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Philanthropic Funds provide advantages to donor and community by Claudia Sherman, Foundation Public Relations Coordinator
Close to 50 philanthropic funds are currently administered by The Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Omaha. "Philanthropic funds are a way of supporting your favorite charities while simultaneously contributing to an endowment fund that develops innovative Jewish programs and responds to emergency needs within our community," explained Sheldon Bernstein, The Foundation's endowment director. Three years ago, Mrs. Pearl Giventer established a philanthropic fund. "It was easy to do," she said, "and conducive to estate planning." Giventer said her philanthropic fund was something she always thought she'd like to do. "I wanted to support a good cause and I felt like the Federation was a good cause." A philanthropic fund involves the transfer of money or other property to The Foundation which considers the donor's recommendations regarding distribution of the fund's income and corpus to charitable organizations approved by the IRS and consistent with the purposes of The Foundation. "The minimum amount for any one distribution is $250," said Bernstein. "Although such recommendations are advisory only, The Foundation will generally follow them. The Foundation is required by law, however, to maintain ultimate power to determine the destination of the funds," Bernstein noted. • Contributions to a philanthropic fund are treated as donations to a public charity. Contributions to The Foundation for this purpose are entitled to the maximum charitable contribution deduction which is often in excess of the deductions allowable for a contribution to a private foundation, Bernstein added.
Omaha teens participate in Maccabi games Twenty Jewish Omaha teens will take part in the Regional Maccabi Youth Games in Kansas City from Aug. 10-15. They will participate in basketball, tennis and golf with hundreds of teens from across the country. Those who will be participating are: Julie Coren, Adam Rich, Aaron Aizenberg, Cory Epstein, Robbie Epstein, Andy Finkle, Dusty Friedman, Ben Jacobson, Adam Kohn, Matt Kutler, Zach Leeds, Dan Lercher, Adam Nichols, David Pitlor, Adam Rosen, Vitaliy Tsyrlin, Joe Wees, Josh Wees, Andrew Yale and Jon Zoob.
Assets in a philanthropic fund are not subject to the restrictions imposed on private foundations or to the two percent excise tax on the net investment income of a private foundation. A philanthropic fund provides donors with the opportunity to create an enduring gift without the management responsibilities, administrative expenses, and burdensome regulatory requirements connected with a private family foundation, Bernstein stated. A donor may open a philanthropic fund with a minimum of $5,000 in stock, cash, real estate, or other property. The Foundation is responsible for record keeping and compliance obligations. Donors are provided quarterly reports showing monies donated, monies recommended for charitable distribution, and current status. A donor can achieve major tax advantages, flexibility and significant personal satisfaction from the creation of a philanthropic fund. Often, a gift of property, especially one with appreciated value held more than a year, as opposed to a gift of cash, yields additional tax savings. This affords dual benefits of a larger gift to the recipient charity at less after-tax cost to the donor. Assets used to establish a personal philanthropic fund will be managed and invested by the Investment Committee of The Foundation. Each philanthropic fund is periodically credited with its proportionate share of income which belongs to that fund and is used for projects that will benefit the Omaha Jewish community now and in the future. When the fund terminates, the remaining assets, if any, become part of the Jewish Federation's unrestricted endowment fund. Yale and Ida Richards established a philanthropic fund with The Foundation last year. "I
Fathers and sons compete j Members of Mother Chapter | AZA#1 and their fathers played j Softball recently and learned , that the 'older9 players are still 'power hitters.' While no score was released on the game's outcome, according to one member, 'It was a humbling experience!" Upcoming programs include the BBYO Council Kickoff on Aug. 29, 5:30-9p.m. at the JCC pool and the AZA#1 Sweetheart Dance on Sunday, Aug. 31.
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thought it was a good way to channel charitable contributions through one source," said Mr. Richards. "The Federation Foundation and I have a lot of common interests," he added. "It's convenient and there are tax benefits," Richards continued. Capital gains tax on stocks can be avoided if they are contributed to a philanthropic fund. Contributions to a philanthropic fund may be increased during a donor's high income years or when tax rates generally are higher than those projected for future years. This, in effect, permits the donor to "bank" charitable dollars and maintain a regular level of charitable giving despite changes in the donor's personal financial profile or the general tax environment, Bernstein pointed out. Barton and Caryl Greenberg's philanthropic fund is based on an. initial gift of securities. "We wanted to support certain Jewish causes, and the securities market was high," Barton Greenberg. said. By contributing appreciated securities to a philanthropic fund, the Greenbergs received a charitable tax deduction based on the market value of the security rather than their cosflt's fairly simple" to set up a philanthropic fund, said Greenberg. "Sheldon Bernstein ia easy to work with and the, fund itself is a very good conduit.After signing a letter of agreement and choosing a name for the fund, the donor transfers assets to the new fund from which available funds will be distributed. "By establishing a philanthropic fund with The Foundation, you assure a stronger Jewish community," Baid Bernstein. "You will be strengthening the various organizations you want to support and helping Jews around the world while simplifying your own charitable giving goals and efforts."
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