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Two men work to preserve the memorses of the HoBocaust Holocaust survivors sought by local dentist
Actor Kirk Douglas writes his first novel for children by Carol Katzman
This same day in which Editor Emeritus Morris Maline brought in the story on Ben Nachman, a publicity packet arrived. It contained a small novella, 5x8" and only 88 pages long, entitled The Broken Mirror, written by one of America's most beloved actors, Kirk Douglas,. What caught my eye was the yellow flier in the packet announcing that the proceeds from the sale of Douglas' first novel for young people would benefit the Survivor's of the Shoah Visual History Foundation, the same foundation for which Dr. Nachman is conducting video interviews here in Omaha. Established by filmmlaker Steven Spielberg after filming Schindler's List, the project's goal is to videotape eyewitness accounts to the Holocaust and develop the most comprehensive multimedia archive of survivor testimonies ever assembled. Douglas' book is a fictionalized account of one young Jewish boy who survives- the Nazi concenRetired dentist Dr. Ben Nachman hopes to interview people for the next five years, as tration camps, but also experiences the traumatic loss of his family. Once liberated, he rejects his part of an oral history project for the NJHS. faith and is placed into an American Catholic On Yom haShoah, the Jewish people pause to orphanage, only to once again feel alienated and , • commemorate the Holocaust, and the dwindling confused. He changes his name from Moishe to Danny and Photo by Agtnese Callcani IShooting Star number of survivors rightfully wonder who will Actor and author Kirk Douglas remember them once their years on earth have befriends another young orphan named Roy. But a family adopts Roy and the Mother Superior of the Part II of his autobiography, Climbing the ended. , orphanage tells Moishe (now Danny), "Often in life Mountain: My Search for Meaning,tobe published Survivors in Omaha need not have this fear. tk. Ben Nachman, a retired dehfist, is working"' ' we" have;to-put such^-temporal .attachments.aside— n e x t m o n H f . " " ' " ~ " ~~~~: '""""•''. ' '• "'_.'' full-time to record the stories of survivors and and get on with what is important." While working on his autobiography, his creative To a boy who had lost everything in the side was awakened and looked inward to his own make these tape-recorded interviews permanently Holocaust, that answer was very unsatisfying. childhood and loss of religion, coupled with his • available for researchers. He is one of the accredited and trained Moishe stumbles out of the orphanage to finally newfound faith in Judaism. The result is The researchers being guided by the Survivors of the rediscover what he had lost in the camps—his faith Broken Mirror. •Shoah Visual History Foundation, the organization and his heritage-Judaism. A Hollywood legend for more than four decades, Faith has played a large role in the life of Kirk Douglas has more than 80 films to his list of credfounded by motion picture giant Steven Spielberg Douglas, as well. He survived a helicopter crash in its. He earned an Academy Award for Lifetime and supported by scores of companies. Tve done about 50 interviews so far, 35 of which 1991 in which two others died, only to suffer a par- Achievement and was nominated three times for are with survivors in Omaha and Lincoln," he said, alyzing stroke soon after. acting. His autobiography, The Ragman's Son, was He found time, while recovering from the acci- on the New York Times best-seller list for 34 weeks adding that the scope of the project comes to life when one realizes that 33,123 interviews have dent to question the path his own life had taken and was followed by three novels: Dance with the taken place.so far in 39 countries and 22 lan- and to his renewed commitment to Torah study Devil, The Gift and Last Tango in Brooklyn. . and spirituality. He made peace with his son, actor guages. He is now working on a second novel for children, Michael Douglas and recounts these struggles in Kid Heroes of the Bible. (Continued on page 8) by MQiris Maline, Editor Emeritus
Women's Campaign focues on choices by PamMonsky Federation Communications Director
Jewish women are faced with a myriad of choices during their lives. The 1998 UJA/Federation Campaign is addressing that challenge for Omaha . Jewish women with an innovative, new mini-session discussion program facilitated by Karin Levine, a Creighton University educator with a psychology and Judaic Studies background. These mini-sesBions are about choices. Choosing who we're going to be in our own,lives, in pur community and being able to choose a legacy for our children," said Ms. Levine. . Six mini-sessions are scheduled: SEPT. 15, 9:30-11 a.m. at the home of Mary Bernstein and hosted by Janie Murow and Suzanne Singer; and 7:30-9 p.m. at the home of Gail Kohll and hosted by Beth Friedman and Angie Krieger; SEPT. 17, 9:30-11 a.m. at the home of Ellen Slosburg and hosted by Margie Alperson; and 12:30-1:30 p.m. at All Makes Office Equipment and hosted by Amee Zetzinan; SEPT. 22, noon-1 p.m. at Noddle Development, hosted by Susie Noddle; and 7:30-9 p.m. at the home of Phyllis Hoffman and hosted by Maggie Gerber and Susie Mogil.. - The discussions will cover the role and responsibility of Jewish women in this community, current issues in Israel and the Jewish world which influ-
ence us here at home and a look at what we have accomplished with our dollars. . "These sessions are open to every woman in our community, whether they're working on this year's Campaign, or not. Our goal is to broaden our base and reach out to more segments of the Jewish community," said Karen Levine Levine. *We've made these sessions convenient with a variety of options to accommodate busy, schedules," she added. • Levine has a degree in Human Development from Harvard University, a Psychology degree from Washington University, and two years of Rabbinical School from.the Jewish Theological Seminary hi Jerusalem. ~ Federation Interim Executive Director, Jan Perelman, said, "We are very excited to be able to use Karin's skills and we are thrilled that we have her as a valuable resource in our community!" For more information about the Women's Division Mini-Sessions, please call Lana at the Federation office, 334-6430;
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Recruitment begins for Israel 50th anniversary missions by Pam Monsky Federation Communications Director
In honor of Israel's 50th anniversary, the Jewish Federation of Omaha will sponsor two missions. The Young Jewish Omaha 'Hatikvah' Mission is Feb. 6-15, 1998, and will be led by Jeff Kirshenbaum, Kathy and John McGauvran and Lisa Platt. The 'Journey to Celebration' Mission will go to both Poland and Israel on March 18-31. Chairmen are Julee and Rick Katzman and Sandy and Stuart Kutler. Alex Fleischer, Oma-1 ha's longtime Israeli guide, will be in OmahL ' Sept. 7-8 to meet with interested parties and talk about what to expect on these missions. "This will be a very exciting time to be in Israel," said Fleischer. "It is really the chanceto be Alex Fleischer a part of the 50th anniversary celebration.. . Recruitment for the 'Celebration' mission will be Sunday, Sept. 7,1 p.m., at the Katzman home. The 'Hatikvah' mission meeting will be Monday, Sept 8,7:30 p.m. at the Wyndam Hill Clubhouse.
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Parasht Ekevs The Global Neighborhood
I will not keep you guessing how our Parashah leads to the global neighborhood. At the very beginning of our text the Torah promises that there are consequences to action. If you will faithfully follow the commandments.of the Lord our God, your rewards will be many. Among them will be freedom from the special, evil diseases of Egypt, which you know. As a matter of fact, during the whole of the Book of Exodus there are no mentions of special Egyptian diseases! But, apparently, in the ancient world Egypt was known as a land especially plagued by diseases generally unknown elsewhere. "If you follow My commandments, I cannot promise you freedom from all illnesses, but the Egyptian diseases I will lift from you." That was the ancient world, not our world. We are already experiencing the occurrence of Egyptian diseases in New York, for example, imported from Egypt via Israel. Disease cannot any longer be stopped at national boundaries. For we live in a world where travelers circumnavigate the globe in hours if they wish, or day or weeks if they stop to smell the roses. They bring back souvenirs of many kinds, including diseases. We live, as has so often been said, in a global neighborhood. We are only gradually becoming aware of what all this means. It means that Americans and Europeans, the great consumers, are living off not only their own productivity, but the productivity of "developing" nations. And the latter will increasingly demand a fair share of the world's goods. Our global neighborhood is economic and cultural, in addition to everything else. Caucasians — the greater consumers — must realize that they are a minority in the world. In California, for example, Caucasians will be a majority probably for less than a generation more. If the world's good are not shared more equitably internationally we may be facing an international, global war on a vast scale. Probably the beginning will be only economic; but it may lead to violence on a scale fearful to contemplate. Did I mention the morality of the matter? Here, decent sharing, absent from the past, may be the only way to save our world. Why does mankind come to morality only when the sword is at the throat? '
Temple Israel presents murder mystery dinner party The Sisterhood and Men's Club of Temple Israel will sponsor "Welcome Aboard," a 1939 murdermystery dinner party on Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Theatre-to-Go, a company founded by Manya Nogg nine years ago which also includes her son, Randy, will provide the script, props, costumes and actors for the event. "Welcome Aboard" takes place as the S.S. Lurine docks and its'passengers disembark to spend the day in Hawaii. One of the passengers, named Joe, returns to the ship, he announces he has been attacked and a jade statue has been stolen. . Guests are then asked to solve the mystery as part of the evening's entertainment. For more information or reservations, call the Temple office at 556-6536. COMPLETE PLUMBING SERVICE 24 HOUR SERVICE Lie. #12200
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JWV care packages available WASHINGTON, D.C.-The National Headquarters of the Jewish War Veterans of the USA is making care packages for the High Holidays available to troops in Bosnia, Korea and other areas wherre the armed forces are stationed. The packages consist of gifts, Judaic materials, holiday treats and long-distance calling cards may be ordered by sending names and addresses of Jewish armed forces personnel to: Michelle Spivak, JWV, 1811 'R' Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.,_ 20009, or by calling or faxing JWV at 1-202-2656280 (phone) or 1-202-234-5662 (fax).
AIDS Walk set for Sept. 14 The sixth AIDS Walk Nebraska will take place in Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney and Norfolk on Sunday, Sept. 14. A ten-kilometer fundraisirig walk-a-thon, the annual event benefits the Nebraska AIDS Project (NAP) which provides social services and financial assistance to people living with HIV or AIDS. NAP also serves as the primary resource for HIV prevention, offering anonymous HIV testing and counseling, toll-free HIV/AIDS information hotline, speakers' bureau and Tenns Educated to Combat AIDS. The project currently serves 405 clients. For more information in registering for the AIDS Walk, contact NAP at 1-800-782-AIDS.
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emlM* of the Vt&im of Ame - ~ Hebrew Congregations 7023 Cass Street, Omaha; NE 68132' 556-6880 FltlDAY: Shabbat service, 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Azriel, Rabbi Stiel and Dr. Michael Waits will officiate. The summer theme, "The State of Israel," will continue. The topic will be "Reform Judaism and Zionism Centenary Platform." The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by Jean and Jerry Krupinsky and Marcia and Robert Paley in honor of the 96th birthdays of Mickey Krupinsky and Jean Rosette, and by Barry, Hannah and Noah Grossman in honor of the conversion of Stephanie Grossman. SHABBAT IN THE PARK A Shabbat service will be held at the Jewish Community Center pavilion. Bring a picnic supper at 6 p.m. A service, led by Hazzan Contzius and Dan Wigodsky, will follow. Regular service in the Temple Chapel, 7:30 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the outdoor, service ' will be canceled. 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, lOao a.m. Simcha B'Shabbat-an informal Shabbat service that includes study and discussion of a variety of Jewish texts. ADULT EDUCATION Aug. 28-7:30-8:30 p.m., "Beyond Midrash," led by Don Schwartz. TfFERETH ISRAEL Member of the United Synagogue " of Conservative Judaism 3219 Sheridan Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68502 423-8569
BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE , Member of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America 1302 No. 52nd St., Onuiha,NE 68104 Services 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: Kabbalat Shabbat Service, 7 p.m. SATURDAY: Services start at 8:45 a.m.; Jr. Congregation, 10:30 a.m. Bat Mitzvah—Rachel Katzman, daughter of Carol and Michael Katzman, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah. Kiddush luncheon sponsored by Madeline and Maury Katzman in honor of their granddaughter, Rachel. Pirkei Avos class with Rabbi Kutner, 6:30 p.m. at the synagogue; Mincha, 7 p.m., followed by Shalosh Seudot, Ma'ariv and Havdalah. SUNDAY: Morning service, 9 a.m.; Mincha, 7:50 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Services at 7 a.m. and 7:50 p.m. CONGREGATION B'NAI JESHURUN SOUTH STREET TEMPLE Member of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations 2081S. 20th St. , Lincoln, NE 68502-2797 435-8004 Services officiated by Cantor Michael Weisser. THURSDAY: Choir practice, 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY: Shabbat services at 7:45 p.m. ' SATURDAY: Torah study and service, 10 a.m.
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BEYT SHALOM An Affiliate of the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation' P.O. Box 241130, Omaha, NE 68124*5130 : 758-9233 .' www.oniaha.org/beytshal FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat services every Friday night at 7:30 p.m. at 3012 S. 119th St., Omaha. SATURDAY: Join us this weekend as Rabbi Lisa Freitag visits. We will spend Saturday-at Platte River State park for an all-day Shabbaton including services, lunch, dinner, Havdalah, and fun. In case of bad weather, all events will be at the synagogue. Events start at 9 a.m. with a learner's minyan; morning services at 10 a.m., and other activities throughout the day. Call 758-9233 for information ' ., Religious School is taking pre-registration for the next term, which will start Sept. 7. Contact Dr. Marty Rosenberg at 390-9062 for placement.
FRIDAY: Services start at 7:30 p.m. Topic for discussion will be, "Is Cremation Anethema to Jewish Teachings?" ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME SATURDAY: Services,' led by Mark Levy, start at 9 a.m. Members of the community are invited to join residents for services and Kiddish.
Talmud Torah at Beth El by Scott Littky, School Director
Fall semester for Beth El Synagogue Talmud Torah High School of Jewish Studies starts Wednesday, Aug. 27, at Beth El. New to this year's curriculum will be dinner nights once a month. Students will gather at 6 p.m. in the west court for dinner. There will be guest speakers on the topic, "Building A Better' Community." The first speaker will be Susie CHABAD HOUSE Dugan of PRIDE Omaha. Following dinner, classes An Affiliate of the Worldwide will start at 7:30 p.m. (regular time). Cliebad-Lubavitch Movement Classes for the Fall semester include: Rabbi i t f f o , Omaha, »B 68144 Paul'Drazen, The Rabbinic Driving Manual; Dr. :;«9M124'" c: Sr-ott Bresler will teach King David: Yesterday and SATURDAY: Davenihg starts at 9:30 a.m., fol- today and Messiah: Who, What, Where.and Why; Karin Levine will teach Conservative Judaism: lowed by Kiddish. WEDNESDAYS: Talmud classes, 9:30 a.m.; Our Ancestors to Our Descendants and Why Be Good; Ophir Palmon will teach a course on Hebrew "Hooked on Yiddish" lessons, 7 p.m. language. THURSDAYS: Advanced Talmud, noon OFFUTT 25tfa and Capehnrt, Omaha, NE 294-6051 FRIDAY: Services, 8 p.m.
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BETH EL SYNAGOGUE Member of On!ted Synagogues • of Conservative Judaism 14506 California, Omaha, NE 68154 492.8550 WEB-http://omahafreenet.org/foethel 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, 6 pan. SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m.; Kiddish following services; Sitter service, 10 a.m.; Shabbat Story Time-first and third Saturday at 11 a.m.; ICtantan-second and fourth Saturday at 11 ajn. Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services, 8:05 p^m. SUNDAY: Services, 9 aim. WEEKDAYS: Services, 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. BETH EL TALMUD TORAH Opening day is Sunday, Aug. 24, with classes from 10 a.m.-noon. A barbeque picnic will be held following classes.
REBECCA MUROW Rebecca Murow, daughter of Janie and Allan Murow, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah Aug. 30 at Beth El Synagogue. An eighth-grade high honor roll student at Beveridge Middle School, she was selected for the Duke Talent Identification Program. She enjoys piano, dance, running, ' \ and jazz band. For her < mitzvah project, she is • ±. . volunteering at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. Rebecca has two brothers, Daniel and Aaron. Grandparents are Ruth and Merle Potash and the late Richard and Estelle Murow. NATASHA LEA SADOFSKY Natasha Sadofsky, daughter of Paul and Kelli Sadofsky, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah Aug. 23 at Beth El Synagogue. An eighth-grade honor student at LaVista Jr. High", she participates in volleyball, track and plays the flute in the band. She has'been chosen to participate in the Duke University Talent Identification Program. Natasha has two sisters, Marissa and Brianna. Grandparents are Selma Sadofsky and the late Marvin Sadofsky, and Margaret Stout. PERSONALS May I take this way to thank all who were so thoughtful during my recent hospital stay. Your calls, cards and gifts were appreciated and helped during a difficult time. i . Lois Bernstien I would like to thank my family and friends for all the donations, cards, gifts, flowers and phone calls during my riospitalization. Dorothy Strauss
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Since the days of Franklin Roosevelt, Jews have attached themselves to the liberal wing of the Democratic Party. That's not to say that there aren't Jewish Republicans, but there, too, Jews tended to support candidates like Nelson Rockefeller over others like Barry Goldwater. While the Jewish Press, as a non-profit organization, cannot endorse political parties or candidates, it does promote the concept of good citizenship and involvement in the political process. Jews should be involved in both parties: Democrat and Republican. It's good for us to gather all available information from all sources and make responsible decisions. And it's good for the political parties to recognize that there are Americans who come from backgrounds other than the Daughters of the American Revolution. Moderate Republicans have complained about being squeezed out of their own party of the religious right, much the same as stalwart Democrats did in the 1960s about Abbie Hoffman and his band of yippies. There should be room in both parties for intelligent discussions about the issues that concern us as Americans. No one's asking for us to abandon our positions, whether left or right..-just to listen and keep an open mind about alternative solutions to the problems we face...together.
Our man in Israel
Candidates for the next Prime Minister by Carl Alpert
HAIFA—Even if the government should fall as a result of the ever recurring domestic political crises, Netanyahu could theoretically remain as Prime Minister, since he was elected for a four-year term by popular vote. Nevertheless, candidates are already announcing their availability. Considering what Bibi has had to go through, it is difficult to understand why anyone would want the job. The well-known personalities include many obvious candidates, but they are awaiting the strategic moment to launch formal campaigns. Not so the maverick candidates; three such hopefuls have already thrown their hats into the ring. For example, there is Uri Geller, age 50, who first captured headlines with his ability to bend spoons. What began as a parlor trick, quickly developed into a career as mind reader with "psychic powers, his services are said to have been utilized by the CIA. Geller left Israel more than 20 years ago, seeking broader fields of-opportunity and now makes his home in England. If he can succeed with his avowed ability, will he be able to put peace thoughts in the minds of Arafat and other Arab leaders? Almost everything eke has been tried.
On second thought, will he be able to exercise his psychic powers to influence the voters when they are alone in the voting booth? A second avowed candidate is Helena Amram, Israel's best known shadchanit. If she gets the votes of all the couples she claims to have brought together under the chuppah, she will already have a good running start. Her platform: to rise above the petty squabbling which has so disfigured public life here and to promote love, good will and harmonious relationships. It has its appeal. A third candidacy is that of Pnina Rosenblum. Newcomers to Israel know her only as the highly successful industrialist who has built a thriving cosmetics industry. To old-timers, however, she was once the blonde, sultry sex symbol familiar to all in the press and on T.V. Hers will not be a one-woman program and she is expected to set up a party which will include many respected personalities. She has come out in protest at the pathetically low pensions which many retiree's receive. There is little doubt that the shrewd businesswoman is going to liven up the next elections.
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Jewish authorities considered them enemies of the state. Ezra is 70 now, his fighting days far behind him. Retired from ownership of the Ezra art gallery in Jerusalem, he lives with a small group of Jews in Beit Hannina, an Arab suburb. But in his memories, the battles still rage. Ezra reviewed his own memoirs for us. He came to Israel after the Holocaust and joined Lehi as a way of expressing his hatred of the British. He fought in the battle of Jerusalem in the 1948 War of Independence. To this day, he blames Haganah and Labor Party for failing to take the. Old City in '48, an act he considers treason. Begin, he believes, betrayed Israel by giving up the Sinai and agreeing to Camp David. When he: talks about his battles he takes on the demeanor of a biblical prophet. His face radiates;'his voice fills with emotion. But Ezra is a gentle and courtly person these days, writing books about Israel as he saw it and sees.it still. He is still consumed by all the old hatred and distrusts. They stay with him in his waking moments and cloud his vision as they do for so many in this country on every side of the political divide. But for his sake and ours,.the clouds must surely begin to dissipate.
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Memory and passion hang like a cloud over the collective of the Jewish people. We refuse to forget ancient defeats and more recent disasters - old enmities never seem to leave us. In no part of the Jewish world does the cloud of those memories seem darker than in Israel. The old battles between the Socialists and the Communists, between the Mitnagim and the Hassidim, between the Bund and the Zionists and with the Zionist movement, the bitter feud between the Revisionists and the mainstream Zionism of Weizmann and Ben-Gurion, are still a defining force in Israeli politics and culture. This week, the discussion at our monthly book club was a stark reminder of how intense and longlasting are these old animosities. Ezra Yahkin is an aging member of what used by Lehi, the most extreme underground Jewish terror group in the period between the end of World War II and the departure of the British from what was then Palestine. Lehi murdered Lord Moyne and Coiint Bernadotte in Cairo. Even Menachem Begin's Irgun found them to be too radical and the Haganah and recognized
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To the Editor: The teenage years are sometimes the most difficult times parents will experience; they are also some of the happiest. We, as Omaha youth directors, also experience similar feelings regarding your children and their actions. We can all make a difference in the fight against alcohol and drug abuse as long as we cooperate and work together for the common goal - our children's well being and safety. The youth group's are' the. finest in the country. B'nai B'rith Youth Organization (BBYO), National Council of Synagogue Youth (NCSY), Omaha . Temple Youth Group (OTYG) and United Synagogue Youth (USY) offer a structured way to associate with other JEwish teens from around the city, the United States and the world. These groups provide informal Jewish educational opportunities through social settings and through activities that reflect and reinforce the concepts of Judaism. In the past few months, numerous concerns about our city's your programs have been raised and addressed by our community leaders and synagogue staff. Omaha Jewish youth groups do not allow, nor will they ever allow drug usage or underage drinking at any program or event associated with their names. All of the groups have stated and observed procedures to deal with these issues. In fact, in most cases, violating this rule will cause a member to be sent home immediately and the parents alerted. We will not tolerate this behavior! We, as youth advisors, are continuing to educate' our youth about the dangers and consequences of
of drug and alcohol abuse. That is part of our commitment to the Jewish community. Substance abuse education is offered in both public school and in the youth groups; it needs to be reinforced from the parents/guardians at home. Parents, community members, friends: let's remember why these youth groups were established - to reinforce the positive choices that parents/guardians have given the teens regarding Judaism and life in general. The four Omaha youth groups take pride in sharing the task of educating and shaping our city's youth. If you -haven't already, please discuss these issues with your children and let them know how you feel and what you expect of them; it will make both our jobs that much easier in the future. B'shalom, Derek Altman and Holly Friedman, • Beth El Synagogue Youth Group Advisors; Rabbi Allan Gonsher, Beth Israel Youth Advisor; Lisa Shkolnick, BBYO Regional Director; •' Max Sparber, Temple Israel Youth Director
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Jewish conservatives rally
GOP Vice-presidential candidate Jack Kemp and House Speaker Newt Gingrich will join rabbis and lay leaders for a conference of Jewish conservatives in Washington, D.C. next month. Kemp will open the "Toward a New Alliance" conference on Sept. 21 and Gingrich is expected to appear at the concluding luncheon on Sept. 23. In between, the expected audience of 400 will hear from Rabbi Barry Freundel, Vice-president of the Rabbinical Council of America (the Orthodox Union's rabbinical arm) and Rabbi Daniel Lapin, who heads Toward Tradition," a national association of Jewish conservatives and sponsor of the conference. Also on the agenda are Eliot Abrams, author of Faith or Fear, a newly-published critique of Jewish community organizations; syndicated columnists Don Feder and Mona Charen, and Indianapolis mayor Stephen Goldsmith. According to Toward Tradition Director Yarden Weidenfeld, "The meetings on Capitol Hill will.dramatically show Congress that an alternative voice exists within the Jewish community."
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BREADBREAKERS Dr. Menachem Mor will speak at Breadbreakers on Wednesday, according to Steve Riekes. Dr. Mor is the former holder of the Klutznick Chair in Jewish Civilization at Creighton University, and is presently the Chairman of the History Department at Haifa University. He will discuss higher education in Israel. Breadbreakers meets every Wednesday at noon at the Highland Country Club. The program is open to the community. Cost is $7.75
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Way back when we were young children and the weather was frightful, we used to chant: "Rain, rain, go away, come back another day, so we can go outdoors and play." That was not the case on the Y.E.S/Oldtimers meeting day. The weather was indeed frightful-it poured all day-but indoors the "J" was delightful. The winged wonder bird, led by Toni Kutcher, flew high and wide shedding feathers of knowledge in the process. We talked about President Clinton's use of the line-item veto. It being the first time ever wielding a power sought by U.S. presidents. There was a melancholiness in our conversation when bringing up the suicidal bombing in a Jerusalem market. Is peace ever to become a reality in Israel when such madness prevails? Do the Arabs want true peace or just piece by piece dismembering the diminutive nation of our ancestors? On the local level, the serious antics of a young boy tossing mud clods at alligators at the Henry Doorly Zoo aroused the ire of Dr. Lee Simmons, who restrained the kid. The kid's mother said she was going to sue. Not one person in our audience felt Dr. Simmons acted improperly. Our speaker was Debbi Brown of the AntiDefamation League, who posted us on the constant battle it conducts fighting bigotry, prejudice and' discrimination. She also reported the activities of militia groups. Frieda Krizelman announced Fern Stone is now a Life Member, and Marv Sabes is a new member. Keeper of the hospital roll, Kay Ferer, reports . these folks in sick bay: Esther Rice, University; Maurice Katz and Edward Dolgoff, Clarksoh; Marian Silverstein, Bergan Mercy; Ruth Grabois, Faye Gendler and Doris Wintroub, Methodist.
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The 1997 Ak-Sar-Ben Coronation Ball is scheduled for Oct. 18. Among those participating, are: Alex Cooper, Escort, son of Dr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Cooper; Dana Cohn, Princess, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin G. Cohn; and Allison Boehm, Princess, daughter of Claudia Cohn Boehm and Joel T. Boehm.
Jewish Women's Network hosts celebration
From left: Deirdre Evans, co-chair; Susan Aizenberg, scholar-in residence; and Eliane Freund, co-chair. Hiddush Levanah~the Omaha Jewish Women's Spirituality and New Moon Network, recently hosted a celebration to usher in the month of Av. Participants explored themes of Tisha b'Av, or the Fast of Av, contained in this month through prayer, song, and a creative writing exercise facilitated by Susan Aizenberg; published poet and instructor of writing. The event was also a "Chai Tea Fundraiser." The event was co-sponsored by the Jewish Cultural Arts Council. For additional information, please contact Deirdre Evans: 551-9005 or Eliane Freund: 556-7065.
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Congressman hopes to lead delegation to Israel for 50th anniversary by Morris Maline, Editor Emeritus
Congressman Jon Christensen hopes to lead a Congressional delegation to Jerusalem in May to celebrate Israel's 50th anniversary. . "If the Speaker of the House approves, I will organize the trip and participate in a number of activities including an international prayer breakfast in cooperation with Jerusalem's mayor and major religious leaders," he told the Jewish Press in a recent interview. He said that he has thought often of Israel since his first visit there last August, particularly since the recent suicide bombing. "I was at that market, I had seen the location first-hand, it was always packed, and the bombing was something I could relate to in a personal way." He pointed out that House Speaker Newt Gingrich had come down hard on Arafat after the bombing threatening to cut off aid to the Palestinians if strong steps were not taken to end terrorism. The trip to Israel, he said, was an "incredible spiritual journey," in which he tried to see as many holy sites as possible. "There was only one time that I experienced fear during the trip." He told of arising early one day to jog from the King David Hotel to the Church of the Ascension. "I had-a desire to pray there so I started running about 4 a.m., there was no activity on the streets and I was doing all right until it started to rain and lightning lit up the sky. I became lost and ended up in a back alley ... it was scary. Luckily, I was able to find a taxi stand a short distance away and the driver took me to the church. Unfortunately, it was locked." Rep. Christensen said he spoke to B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers recently, perhaps his fourth time since winning election in 1994.
Children of Promise to sing at YES meeting The Weekly' YES.'group'(Young Energetic Seniors) will present Children of Promise on Monday at 12:30 p.m. in the JCC Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. Children of Promise is a group of area children, ages 7-15, who perform as a chorus under the direction of Steve and Priscilla Brockway. The group was organized in 1994 with 10 original members and has since performed for dozens of community events. '
"They are a wellinformed group, and I always can count on a number of great questions." He said that in recent days he has spoken to various groups praising the bi-partisan approach to the balanced budget agreement, suggesting that' this "unusual" type of cooperation could carry over to the next legislative session. Then, he said, Congress may be able to proceed with reform of the Internal Revenue code, further tax reform possibly including a flat or sales tax, but activity along these lines will require presidential and Congressional leadership. He pointed out that despite the budget agreement, the tax code is infinitely more complex than before. "In a talk to Rotary Club, I referred to the complexity by suggesting that everyone buy H&R Block stock." For the interview, Rep. Christensen was dressed in jeans, colorful shirt and boots, explaining that he was going door-to-door that evening to meet his constituents and answer any questions they may have. "It's a way to stay in touch and show the people that I care about individuals, their problems and then- thoughts. "I started knocking on doors more than three years ago and so far I have contacted 30,000 residents this way... and on a nice night, it's great exercise ... why don't you come along? (I took a raincheck.)
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Jazz concert to honor Mike Milder II
Generations come together for benefit performance
Theatre at the J and Jewish Family Service will present "A swinging Jazz Tribute to the Memory of Mike Milder II" on Sunday, Aug. 31 at 7 pTm. in the JCC Theatre. The concert will feature a performance by Milder's friend, Omaha native Matt Wallace. A noted saxophonist and vocalist, he returned recently from a concert, tour with jazz legend Maynard Ferguson. Wallace has appeared on eight recordings with Ferguson, including his latest, "One More Trip to Birdland."His travels have taken him to no less than 35 countries, including China, Australia, New Zealand, western Europe and parts of eastern Europe. Wallace will, be joined on stage by local jazz artists. Call 334-6426 for general admission tickets at $10. A portion of the proceeds will be used to create an endowment named for Milder who Local recording artist Matt died in January at age 38. Wallace will appear Aug. 31. From Generation to Generation will be presented on Thursday evening, Sept. 18, as a benefit for the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society. Written by Karen Sokolof Javitch and Elaine Jabenis, the Holocaust survivors sought musical focuses on the legacy Rose Liberman wants to leave for her (Continued from page 1) expected granddaughter. Pictured above are three generations of the The interviews themselves take a Kolomyja and with the help of former Milder family, front row, from left: Zachary and Sarah Spooner; second little more than two hours and are Senator Jim Exon was able to row: Gayle Milder Spooner, Jerry and Fran Milder, Ron and.Cheryl done on Beta tapes donated by arrange for 12 of the survivors to Cooper; back row: O.J. Spooner, Harlan Milder, Josh and Alex Cooper. Tickets are $50 for Golden Patrons and $25 for Silver Patrons and may Maxell, and are flown to California emigrate to the United States. For about 15 years, Dr. Nachman be purchased by sending checks, made out to NJHS, with name, without charge by United Parcel Service. Dr. Nachman said many has devoted himself to the study of address and the number of reservations to NJHS, 333 South 132nd St, companies and individuals donate the Holocaust. He has a substantial Omaha, NE 68154. A reception will follow the performance. services and equipment to help library in his home and he reads about five hours nightly. Spielberg's project. ,. Dr. Nachman described the project With the payment he receives for as "very professional and unbeliev- interviews, he purchases books on ably high-tech." He pointed out that the Holocaust and donates them to a great deal of detail and prepara- area schools. tion goes into the interview process." He also corresponds with survivors Upon completion of the interview, and researchers receiving 10-15 letthe tape is shipped to Spielberg's ters a week. He's helping one author California office where skilled tech- with a book on Women and the nical people make the material com- Resistance and is intrigued at the puter-friendly so that access can be fact that one of the Jewish women provided to researchers. actually served as an officer in the Joint Commission "The material is protected since German Gestapo. on Accreditation of As a 66,-year-old retiree, Dr. only qualified researchers can gain H«althcar« Organisations access through the archives at Yad Nachman is quick to point out that Accredited with Commendation Vashem, the Simon Wiesenthal he leads "the ultimate life," a life Center, the Holocaust Memorial complete with exercise, do-it-yourself Museum, Yale University, and New chores, and fascinating study. York's Museum of Jewish Heritage. The only void at the present will be "Researchers will be able to call up solved shortly when he and his wife portions of any tape on record by travel to Korea where Dr. Nachman providing key words and the amount was wounded during that conflict. of data available is staggering." "I don't remember very much about Dr. Nachman's interest in the that period and I want to see if my Holocaust was fueled initially by the memory can be improved by a visit to realization that 22 members of his the site," he noted. family perished, mostly in the Dr. Nachman described his attendestruction of the Jewish ghetto in tion to the Holocaust with the same The highly qualified staff at St. Joseph Kolbmyja, in the Ukraine. words that Spielberg used when Villa Homecare has been carefully He visited Kolomyja in 1988 but asked about the project: "It's the selected and trained to care for people ran into a problem about 40 miles most meaningful thing that I have of all ages...with all types of needs. from his destination. "I was purpose- ever done." ly detained and it took an extraordiHe said that perhaps the greatest They offer... nary measure to convince the 'In- legacy that a survivor can leave to tourist people' that I would not go his children and grandchildren is the 'PrivateDuty Aides away. I asked permission to make a story of his life so that future genera* Homemaking/Homehealth Aides telephone call, and they wanted to tions will know and understand this know who I was going to call. I said I terrible period of history. ' MaternaKChildcare want the American Embassy in "My hope in doing this interview * Rehabilitation Services Moscow and when they wanted to with the Jewish Press is that surknow who I was going to speak with, vivors in Omaha and Lincoln who You can count on St. Joseph Villa I replied President Reagan. He hap- have been reluctant to participate in pened to be in the.Soviet Union at the project will now come forth and fromecare for professionals you can that time. I didn't have to complete let us do their stories. trust:, .providing the services you need the call, although I had to come up Dr. Nachman pointed out that he 24 hours a day, 7 days'a week, 365 days with an extra $195 for the driver and personally has developed an appreci: a y e a r . '•..'.'. •'' •'•'. '••• • •• • • •".': a vehicle." ation for the "resiliency" of the sur . Dr. Nachman pointed out that he vivors and that he qvells at the suc2305S. 10th St. • Omaha,NE68108 •345-3333 viBited a Jewish cemetery in the cess of the subjects and how proud town and found it in complete disar- they are of their children!, St. Joseph Villa docs not discriminate In hiring or any oihor decision on th» basis of raco color gender, citizenship, national origin, ancastry, Vietnam era veteran status or on the basis ol age or ray. 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