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rabbinical school For the first time in recent memory, four young Omahans are enrolled in three different rabbinical schools, two on the West Coast and two in New York. Though other rabbis have emerged from Omaha, notably Rabbi John Spitzer of Canton, OH, and Rabbi Rex Perimeter of Baltimore (both of whom grew up at Temple Israel), it is the first tame Omaha has been able to boast of four students at one time. •; : Dan Felhnan is a second-year student and Jason . Pereiman just started at the University of Judaism in Los Angeles. In New York, Mordy Schwartz attends Mordy Schwartz Josh Zweiback. the Jewish Theological Seminary and Josh Zweiback While his visit is also an opportunity to spend time will receive rabbinical ordination in June from the with his. family, parents Eugene"and Hermene Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Zweiback, and his aunt, Judy Zweiback, it has also given him the pulpit experience. He was featured in last April's Passover edition of the Jewish Press and stated then, "My decision to enroll in the master's program in Jewish education is a direct result of my work with Ann (Kibel Schwartz, Temple's Education Director, who also happens to be the mother of one of the four rabbini-. cal students, Mordy Schwartz). "The Temple staff let me make mistakes," he continued, "and I learn from them. Most of all, they...are true mencheS." .--' Dan Fellman, spin of Dick and Beverly Fellman, echoes that sentiment.'' ' /: .":.'.'•.•:-'.
"My father and'•! had coWtleBS conversations, Uyja1»/atnj^tiJ^eiipted j 1 / t j ^ t " J ^ t d;i .9boutthe^rab-r "btth^b . I spent time with Vabbis and realized more Uanl'eiiman Jason Pereiman and more that I really want to be a rabbi.. While all the students come from varying degrees "Rabbi Paul Drazen (of Beth El Synagogue) has of religious observance and educational back- been particularly'influential," he continued, "He grounds, they all agreed on one thing-growing up and I study together and I shadowed him from time in Omaha influenced their decisions to enter rab- to tune," binical school. Fellman also learned with Rabbi Aryeh Azriel of Josh Zweiback was in Omaha during the recent Temple Israel and with Rabbi Richard Freund, Jewish holidays and assisted at Temple Israel dur- Professor of Religion at the University of Nebraska ing services as he has for the last several years. at Omaha. , . :
National Yiddish Book Center's founder to speak during Jewish Book Month by Diane Axler Baunr
Lanskjy, recipient of numerous awards and recogThe founder of the National Yiddish Book Center, nitions.for his practical work on behalf of Yiddish whose mission is "to save and make sense of a culture, was named a MacArthur Fellow in 1989. missing millennium of Jewish history," will One of America's highest honors, better known as keynote both the Jewish Book Fair and Kalian a "Genius Grant," the $225,000 award has enabled Weekend Dec. 6 to 7. ~ him to continue his history-maki1 -t «•, Aaron Lansky will present ' ing work in the United StateB and four lectures and a slide around the world. show focusing on his worldIt was in 1980, at the age of 24, wide efforts to retrieve, recirthat Lansky established a nonculate and reinterpret book • profit organization for the preserprinted in Yiddish. These vation and revitalization of efforts, he proclaims, a n Yiddish culture. This center is intended to "salvage a van now recognized as the fastest ishing culture. growing Jewish cultural organizaEunice Denenberg, chairi tion in America. man of this year's Kallali \ A native of New Bedford, MA, Weekend, attended th'Lansky holds a B.A. in Modern Oxford Institute for Yiddish Jewish History from Hampshire studies, in England, and last College;, an M.A. in East July she visited the Nations 1 European Jewish Studies from Alu ,„, l j l t l s l l v . Yiddish Book Center's new McGill University; and is a grad$8 million facility in Amherst, MA. uate of the Uriel Weinreich Yiddish Program at Tmfrom the generation whoBe immigrant par- Columbia University. ents considered Yiddish their mamaloshen (Mother Co-sponsoring Lansky's appearances are.the Tongue)) but wanted their children to be Jewish Federation Library and the Jewish Americans, which meant English only,".Bhe noted. Cultural Arts Council in conjunction with the "Now, many of us who understand or speak even a Lifelong Jewish Learning Committee of the Jewish bissel (little bit) Yiddish regret not having learned Education and Library Services. that rich, expressive voice of our childhood homes." The programs, which are underwritten in part by "Aaron Lansky's vision and perseverance steered the Mort Richards Fund, are free and open to the the National Yiddish Book Center to its current public. success, and our community is fortunate to have For more information, call JCAC Director several opportunities to hear and meet this charis- Gloriann Levy at 334-6403, or Federation Library matic personality,* Denenberg added. Director Edythe Wolf at 334-6461.
Jason Pereiman credits his family, Sheldon and Jan Pereiman, and his mother's work, first as Women's Campaign and Missions Director and now as Interim Executive Director of the Jewish Federation. .; • , "Being in the presence of my mom's passion and fervor as a: Zionist has opened up my eyes to the beauty and struggles of the State of Israel and our needs as Jews for the Jewish homeland," he stated recently. "I even considered moving there and that was the ultimate determinant in pursuing the rabbinate." Pereiman spent two years studying in Israel, first at Livnot L'Hibanot and then at the Pardes Institute, a liberal yeshiva. Zweiback also studied in Israel, as part of the HUC-JIR program, as did Mordy Schwartz, when he enrolled at JTSl Mordy, son of Don and Ann Schwartz, grew up at Beth Israel and graduated from the Friedel Jewish Academy. His family switched to Temple Israel when MB mother became Education Director there 10 years ago. He considers himself observant and egalitarian. When in Omaha, he often spends Shabbat with friends Rini and Allan Gonsher, in a home that is often; filled with men and women debating issues in the Talmud.as often as they discuss everyday subjects. Rabbi Gonsher has encouraged Schwartz in his Jewish studies. .. Learning, for the sake of learning, is a high priority for alj thesei ypungjmen,.though/they;ackriowlr • edgethVmfficulities:) ;^ •>v*'- ••':!vr?' '''••'•:::'"-'r -.. V "While my Hebiew is much improved," Fellman admitted, "I find the task difficult" Pereiman agreed, "The most frustrating thing is Hebrew. It still looks like Chinese to me. "The process Of learning, in my opinion, is the most exciting pursuit one can undertake. As. Jews, we are obligated to question, debate, struggle and question some more. '••••., .
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Walk through Jerusalem by Susan A. Drazen Jewish Educational & Library Services
In anticipation and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the State of Israel, Jerusalem is coming to Omaha. • ' ; From March 8 to April 8,1998, a hands-on multimedia exhibit entitled "Walk through Jerusalem'' will be on display in the JCC Gallery. The exhibit was created by the Boston Bureau of Jewish Education and has been exhibited throughout the United States. "Travelers" will stroll through archways of the Old- City's eight gates of entry into rooms dedicated to different themes, such as archaeology^ geography and religion. While Israeli music plays in the background, participants will be able to: • examine photographs, maps, slide and video shows of Jerusalem. ' • play games and keep a diary of their journeys. • interact with items on display, whether by making a crayon rubbing of flat artifacts or hearing the city's three major religions'call to prayer. The goal of the exhibit is to enable visitors to learn about the diversity of Jerusalem, to love the city and to have a.connection to it. It is designed to • accommodate school group's as well as families and community members. Study guides will be available to visitors^ [•'••' • Partial funding for the program has been provided through the generosity of the Esther K. Newman Grants Committee. f ."
A recruitment meeting for the Federation Mission to Poland and Israal, March 18-31, is Wodnoaday, Nov. 19,7:30 p.m., at the home of Anne Broder. For Information, call 334-6430.
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November 7,1997
Sparks from the Word
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JULIUS SIREF Services for Julius Siref were held Nov. 2 at • Haircuts Golden Hills Cemetery. He was 77. Styling • Perms • Color Survivors include his wife, Leah; sons and men, women, teens Parashat Lekh Lekha daughters-in-law, John and Mary Siref, Mark Siref 'Tor Your Own Pleasure" and Steve and Ellen Siref; grandchildren, Larry, It is not an unusual literary device to try to sum Shawn and Michael Siref; brother and sister-inup a complicated system with a simple phrase. law, Bill and Esther Siref; and a sister, Mary It all starts with Between Us Salon A colleague of mine (alav hashalom) found such a Saferstein, all of Omaha. 11408 Davenport Newspapers simple phrase, cutting to the core of Judaism, in a Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers terse comment of Rashi to the opening verse of our Association or the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. Sidrah. Abraham was told to leave his native land, IDA (KOHAN) ROSENBERG Great Gifts! his kindred and his immediate family to go to a Services for Ida Rosenberg were held Nov. 3 at also land "which I will show you." He wasn't even told Beth El Cemetery. which land! Just go! Hebrew : Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, He was to suffer the trauma of tearing himself Gloria and Don Vann of Omaha; son and daughterLettering 12019 Blondo 492-9730 away from friends and family, and just go! Where? in-law, Richard and Janice Kohan of Chicago; five I don't know yet! grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a Even moving to Florida or Arizona or California niece, Gwen Pred. from the north, or, still more, to move to a different' Memorials may be made to favorite charity. RoleVENTures, Inc. part of your own city, creates fear and malaise for WILLIAM PACHMAN many. Move to. . .some place? Become a wanderer, "Learning through fun and imagination. Services for William Pachman were held Nov. 5 join the homeless? at Beth El Cemetery. He died at the age of 83. That second word, kkha, is in what grammariMark B. Levy He was preceded in death by his first wife, ans call the dative, in this case the ethical dative. Gertrude, and sister, Rose Berg of Philadelphia. Ventriloquist/Educator It means "to you," or "for you." It is simply omitted Survivors include his wife, Ilene; daughter and 13575 Drexel Plaza, 1/911 in the usual translations, since there is no way to son-in-law, Susann and Paul Shyken of Omaha; Omaha, NE 68137 get. it in: "Get you forth from your native land, etc. daughter, Karen of Seattle; sons and daughters-in(402) 896-3788 etc." law, Howard and Mary Pachman and Louis and Now Rashi, that supreme interpreter of Torah, • Allison Puchman; step-daughter, Fran Delisle of offered the simple comment, "for your own plea- Melbourne, FL; step-son, Larry Hafits; grandchilsure and for your own good." My colleague said dren, Gary, Beth and Jeff Shyken, Sarah Wiedman that this is the whole view of life in Torah and in and Daniel and Alexander Pachman; a sister, Judaism. In the Hebrew of Rashi, it is only two Mollie Steyer of Philadelphia; and a brother, words! ' Herbert Pachman of La Quienta, CA. . SERVING THE ftlETRO AREA • 323-1175 Obviously, this is not the hedonism of "Eat, drink Memorials may be made to the Diabetes and be merry, for tomorrow we die.." Indeed, Education Center of the Midlands. Wo specialize In handing glass, screen, door, mirror, and . ••.. Abraham had many trials and traumas. To menwindow problems for properly owners and managers. tion only one, the almost completed sacrifice of 'finally, somcono to handle the small lob" isaac. The pleasure and well-being considered here Part-time clerical work Student Press Intern -Oik Welner-Dundee Realty are an approach to genuine values in life. needed to write stories of needed at Jewish Press Ho lob Is too large or small! He was to be assured, for example, that his 4-6 hrs/wk for h.s./college interest to teens, their famireferences provided descendants would inherit this good land. To con- student with.interest in lies & ,Jewish community. tinue to see this point^of vidw elsewhere in journalism.' Cail Carol'at Send resume to: J e w i s h Press, 333 So.132St., 68154. Judaism, Isaiah promised that if you (Israel) obey 334-6450'after 11-12-97. CLIP & SAVE th( mitzvot, you will be privileged to have the best CALENDAR OF EVENTS tlv t the earth affords. The Torah also promises ,C "And you will be only joyful. . ." 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CANDLELIGHTING: 4:54 p.m. TEMPLE ISRAEL
BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE
Member of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations 7023 Case Street, Omaha, NE 68132 556-6536 FRIDAY: Early worship service, 5:30 pjn. Rabbi Stiel will officiate using the Union Prayer Book. Public School Teacher Shabbat and Family service, 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Azriel and Hazzan Contzius will officiate. The Temple Tones and Kol Rina Choirs will participate. The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by parents of Religious School students. SATURDAY: Shabbat morning service, 1030 aan. J u s t i n Erik Drucker,. son of Gayle and Jay Drucker, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah. Simcha B'Shabbat--An informal Shabbat service that includes study and discussion of a variety of Jewish texts. The regular Shabbat service will be held in the Sanctuary. SITTER SERVICE Sitter service is available each Shabbat evening service and the Saturday morning Shabbat service when there is a Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Please, make a reservation so we may plan accordingly. There are no facilities for infants. AOL (Adult Opportunities for Learning) Sunday, Nov. 9,10 a.m.-Rabbi Azriel will lead a discussion on "Contemporary stories by American Jewish Writers." • TOW (Torah on Wheels) Tuesday, Nov. 11, noon-l:15 p.m.—Meet at World Group Commercial Real Estate Services, 362 N. 114th St. Host is Tony Magid. Reservations are required. Call the Temple office, 556-6536. ADULT EDUCATION WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12: Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class, 10 a.m.-noon. THURSDAY, Nov. 13: S i s t e r h o o d Adult Education. 9&0-10&0 ajn.-Hazzan Erik Contzius will teach "The World of Jewish Music;" 10:3011:30 ajn.-Rabbi Debbie Stiel will teach "Talmud for Beginners;" 7:30-8:30 p.m-Beyond Midrash, led by Don Schwartz. "SHABBAT COMES TO YOU" Friday, Nov. 14, 2 pan. Rabbi Azriel will lead a Shabbat service at the Blumkin Home. CONSECRATION Consecration of new Religious School children took place in October. They were: Brittany Baines, William Clark, Alexander Finkle, Chloe Ginsburg, Ethan Goldberg, Molly Goldberg, Scott Goldberg, Hannah. Grossman, Justin Idelman, Emily Newman, Aviva Oberst-Marshall, Daniel Pachman, Arielle Pilley, Aaron Placzek, Brenna Robinson, Nikolas Schrager, Joseph Slosburg, Jordan Slutzky, Alexander Terry, Zoe Vann;-.Samuel Weinstine, Alexander Wolpa, Ariel Yoel, Amanda Bucher and Dylan Saferstein.
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CONGREGATION B'NAI JESHURUN , SOUTH STREET TEMPLE •' Member of the Union, ' of American Hebrew Congregations 2061 S. 20th St., Lincoln, NE 68502-2797 : , 435-8004 Services officiated by Cantor Michael Weisser. FRDDAY: Services, 7:45 p.m. SATURDAY; Torah Study, 10 ajh. SUNDAY: Hebrew School, 9 a.m.; Religious School, 10 a.m.
TIFERETH ISRAEL Member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 3219 Sheridan Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68502 423-8569 Services are conducted by Rabbi Stanley M. Rosenbaum. Minyan on Monday and Thursday at 7:15 a.m. FRIDAY: Services, 8 p.m. Oneg Shabbat hosted by Nanci Rivenberg and James Hicks in celebration of their engagement. SATURDAY: Services, 0;30 nan. Lunch & Learn, 12:30 p.m., at the synngogue-"Medical Ethics," Secular & Religioua, by Dr. Michael Eppel and Judge Norman Krivosha.
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, 4:55 p.m. SATURDAY: Morning services* 8:45 a.m.; Little People's Service, 10:30 a.m.; J r . Congregation, 10:30 a.m. Kiddush sponsored by Jeffrey Steinberg in honor of the 35th wedding anniversary of his parents, Georgia Ann and Seymour Steinberg. Mincha, 4:45 p.m., followed by Shalosh Seudot, Ma'ariv and Haydalah. . ' SUNDAY: Services at 9 a.m. and 4:50 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Services at 7 a.m. and 4:50 p.m.
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BETH EL SYNAGOGUE Member of United Synagogues of Conservative Judaism 1450S California, Omaha, NE 68154 492-8550 WEB-httpV/omahafreenet.org/bethcl 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. • . . FRDDAY: Services, 6 p.m. Kids' Kabbalat Shabbat, 7 p.m., All pre-school and kindergarten age children are welcome, along with siblings and parents. Refreshments will follow services. • '• SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m. Kiddish following services; Sitter service, 10 a.m.; TSS (Torah Siddur Skills), 10 a.m.; Shabbat Story Time, first and third Saturday at 11 a m ; K'tantan, second and fourth Saturday at 11 a.m.; Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services, 5 p.m. SUNDAY: Services, 9 a.m. WEEKDAYS: Services, 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. MEN'S CLUB Sunday, Nov. 16,10 a,m.-Men's Club will spqnsor a breakfast. Guest speaker Bob Henry will discuss "Development of the 1st National Bank Industrial Park."
25th and Capehart, Omaha, NE 294-6051 Services conducted by Rabbi Ira Flax. Office hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. FRIDAY: Shabbat dinner, 6 p.m.; services, 7 p.m. SATURDAY, Nov. 15: Havdalah and discussion, in addition to the screening of Woody Allen's Brandon Rich, son of Dr. Philip and Diane Crimes and Misdemeanors, 7:30 p.m. For informaRich, will become a Bar tion and reservations, call 651-9058. Adult Education and discussion begins Nov. 21, Mitzvah Saturday, Nov. 8, at Beth El Synagogue. 7:45 p.m. An honor student at Beveridge Middle School, B'NAI ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE he enjoys baseball and golf. 618MynsterSt., He plays the piano and saxCouncil Bluffs, Iowa 51503 ophone in the school con-. • - ,%- .i 322-4705 cert and jazz bands. f^. ^J£ E-MAIL: docjeblSjuno.com Brandon has two brothers, Adam and Jason. FRDDAY: Grandparents are Dr. Haskell and Beverly Services, starting at 7:30 p.m., will include a Morris and the late Eugene and Charlotte Rich. speaker and installation of new officers. Daniel Albert Morris, the son of Allen and Cindy Morris, will celebrate ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME his Bar Mitzvah Saturday, Nov. 15, at Beth El SATURDAY: Synagogue. Services, led by Steve Riekes, start at 9 a.m. A seventh-grade honor student at Millard North < CHABAD HOUSE Middle School, Daniel has An Affiliate of the Worldwide been selected to participate • Chabad-Lubavitch Movement in the Duke University 11923 Pacific, Omaha, NE 68144 Talent Identification Program. He swims competi. 697.1124 tively for Millard Aquatic Club and plays water E-MAIL~chabad@aoI.coin polo and basketball. He also enjoys playing the piano, reading and computers. • •'• • SATURDAY: Daniel has two sisters, Alyssa and Jessica. Davening starts at 9:30 a.m., followed by Grandparents are Haskell and Beverly Morris Kiddish, and Sally dayman and the late Albert Clayman.
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BEYT SHALOM , 'An Affiliate of the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation P.O. Box 241130, Omaha, NE 68124-5130 758-9233,; http://pwl.netcom.com/~salmiin FRDDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat services, 7:30 p.m., at 3012 S. 119th St., Omaha. SATURDAY: Learner's Minyan, 9 a.m.; Services, 10 a.m.; Adult Education, 4:30 p.m.; Potluck dairy-vegetarian supper, 6 p.m.; Havdalah, 7 p.m. Religious School classes held at the Jewish Community Center on Sundays from 10 a.m.noon for all grades, and Tuesdays from 4-6 p.m. for grades four and up. Contact Marty Rosenberg at 390-9062 for placement. Parents will meet this Sunday at 10 a,m. FRIDAY, Nov. 14: Join us for bur first Tot Shabbat at 7 p.m., a half-hour before regular services. This service is geared towards ages 3-6.
DEDICATION A memorial for Dr. Barry E. Epstein will be dedicated Sunday, Nov. 9, noon, at Golden Hills Cemetery. Rabbi Howard Kutner will officiate.
Emily Nicole .Sternberg and Rebecca Erin S t e r n b e r g , daughters of Walter and Mary Sternberg, will celebrate their Bat Mitzvahs Saturday. Nov. 15, at Temple Israel.
Both are seventh-grade superior-honor-roll students at Millard North Middle School. For their mitzvah projects, they collected clothes and books for the St. Vincent DePaul House. Rebecca enjoys playing the clarinet, soccer and basketball, and loves animals. She is a Mustang Mentor at school. Emily enjoys the violin and reading. She was selected for the Duke University Talent 'Identification Program. They have a brother, Steve. •'• Grandparents are Shirley Karp and the late Sam Karp and the late Everett Steraberg and the late Thoima Sternberg.
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Editorial
November 7,1997
The key is education
Once again, the Jewish Press has published a Special Issue on Education. This issue contains a number of features relating to both Jewish and general education and the opportunities available to every age group. Recent studies have made two strong points about the key factors in Jewish survival: 1) day school graduates have a higher rate of involvement in synagogue life, tend to marry Jewish partners and make contributions to Federation Campaigns; and 2) teens involved in Jewish education have a lower rate of interdating and later, intermarriage. It would seem then, to ensure the survival of this Jewish community, the Jewish Federation of Omaha needs to step up the efforts they so wisely have begun in recent years: "increase spending on all Jewish education, but especially on day school subvention and scholarships; "increase spending on Jewish camping and Israel experience grants; "attract Jewish educators from outside the community by raising salaries and promoting Omaha in cities with larger Jewish populations; "offer incentives to our current Jewish educators to attend summer studies programs in Israel or at universities with Jewish Studies programs; "promote Jewish education to our young adults as a career choice by offering additional scholarships and internships, not based on need. Let's continue putting Jewish education as a number one priority for our community's future. •
Orthodox program inspires Jewish study across nation Behind the Headlines by Debra Nussbaum Cohen PONYTELLE, Pa.(JTA) - The Shabbaton was includes a quote from non-Jews, such as Mark intended to bring Orthodox and non-Orthodox pec-, Twain and former U.S. President John Adams. At the O.U, retreat, every,speaker, and prayer pie together to study Jewish sources, but the weekand discussion leader, was male,;.w.hich prompted, end did not quite work out that way.' -.....•-.•' Of about 100 adults participating in the complaints from a couple of the.female, particiOrthodox Union's recent Kesher Shabbat retreat, pants. The absence of non-Orthodox and female perspectives from the Par4.es.materialsJhag also, only three described themselves a's non-Orthodox. Participants nonetheless-said they found it a sparked-occasionalcomplaints from participants in unique experience, as devout Jew's of varying the Q.p. program. ]•; j ' .. •': philosophies came' together, for worship.ahdistiidy : But the overwhelming response to the study pro• at a lakeside camp; and retreat center in northfeast- gram,' both* from those at the retreat and those who . ernPennsylvania. •-.-. : ;,. ••: . . • have sent notes to the O.U., has been gratitude. The Shabbaton focused on the Pardes.program, During the "feedback" session, which wrapped up initiated by the O.U. in December 1995, as a way the retreat on Sunday morning, one mail said; "I: vto bring together Jews to study issues relevant to felt a great sense of accomplishment in terms of ii their contemporary concerns. the spirituality here,; and how it reached me. Some 14,000 to 15,000 Jews across the-country : •"Any individual, no matter what-their level, from; get together once a month to discuss, topics -pre- shomer-everything;to beginner in their quest; can •sented by the Pardes materials. They 'gather in derive benefit" from J;he Pardes program, he said. 'congregations of every denomination — though "I'm an active member of a Conservative .8yna;' i-more often in Orthodox than liberal synagogues - gogue, but here the labels weren't important," in people's homes, in university dorms, on army said Linda Storfer is assistant director of the Block bases and even in prisons. and Hexter Vacation Center, where the Shabbaton "It's about getting Jews to talk to each other," was held. said Rabbi Yaacov Haber,' the O.U.'s national direc"We get so hung up nowator for Jewish education. "It's about getting Jews to look at subjects that days on who is Orthodox, who they never realized the Torah even deals with, and is Reform, but this reached to understand that the Torah has something to everyone." say." Participants in the Pardes program receive a booklet each month. There are 11 so far, examining Haber plans to set up several regional Pardes topics such as "Spirituality," "Can Man Change?" retreats across the country. and "Can We Change God's Plan?" The Pardes program itself has participants from Each sets out a trio of hypothetical dilemmas the tiny western Alaska town of Bethel, where related to the theme and asks participants to members of seven Jewish families get together to respond. Then it presents several excerpts from study the booklets, as well as the small Alpine Jewish commentators -- the kabbalists of the town of Garmisch, in southern Germany, where six Zohar, Hasidic rabbis, Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik, employees at a U.S. military base gather to discuss who until his death in 1993 was centrist the issues. ' ' Orthodoxy's spiritual leader. ' Haber, a dynamic father of 11 children, was Haber, who writes the booklets, occasionally hired by the O.U. after he set up successful out THE JEWISH PRESS (Founded In 1920)
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Couple creates Torah-study Web site to reform Reform by Natalie Welnstein, Jewish Bulletin of Northern California
The site, which took about one year of the cou. BERKELEY, CA (JTA) - In their search for a common thread that ties all Jews, a Berkeley cou- ple's free time to create, officially opened in the ' spring. It already offers numerous topics'as "Tzitzit ple discovered one that divides them. Instead of yanking out the strand, Rose Falanga and Early Reform Judaism," "Torah' Study," and Cy Silver have woven it into the theme of an "Resources for the Amateur Torah Scholar" and , extensive, personal Web site. "Bluethread" - "What Is Work?" For example, "What is Work?" describes how the found at http://www.exo.net/bluethread - is devoted to interactive Torah study for "amateur work prohibited on Shabbat is defined in the Torah scholars," the reformation of Reform Judaism and by the biblical prophets and by modern commentators. It then asks readers to e-mail comments and the elimination of barriers that divide Jews. Far from a typical personal World Wide Web site, commentary on work, which will get posted on the . • • : ' • ' - ; : ' : . ; ? '..•'. '•• •""•' , "Bluethread" includes historical essays, biblical site. . In the future, Silver and Falanga hope to explore commentaries, a 41-word glossary and a 96-item topics such as kosher observance and conversion bibliography. The site is named for the colored cord once found practices because they believe Reform Jews should in all tzitzit, a ritual item heavy with symbolism choose their actions from a foundation of knowledge - not ignorance or simple rejection. for this Reform couple. Tzitzit, the fringes that the Torah commands "To speak of an observant male.Jews to wear, were once standard Jewish garb. The blue thread within the otherwise white Reform Jew is not an oxytzitzit disappeared about 1,700 years ago when the moron,'* said Silver. "We think dye from sea snails became difficult to obtain. , .there's a way to be observant Early Reform Judaism, which began in the 1800s, discarded the commandment to wear tzitzit altothat doesn't require being gether. Today, few non-Orthodox Jews wear tzitzit Orthodox...These Web pages on a daily basis. Falanga and Silver now see the fringes, which are about our search." appear on four-cornered garments worn under The site brings together several aspects of this shirts and on prayer shawls, as representing the couple's life: their computer expertise, dedication to divisions among Jews. "It is ironic and sad that one of the main func- Torah study, desire to grapple with Jewish tradi. \ tions of tzitzit today is to distinguish one type of ;tion and pursuit of common interests. Falanga, who is 47, heads the Exploratorium's Jew from another!" the Web site commentary states. For Falanga and Silver, the tzitzit also sym- information resources department and specializes bolize Reform Judaism's struggle with the com- in creating online community. She learned to build Web sites on the job. The Exploratorium, a San mandments. "For various reasons," the Web site states, Francisco museum that offers hands-on science "Reform Jews have come to so avoid the idea and and technology exhibits, aided the couple's project practice of the fringes, that we are willing to by encouraging employees and volunteers to dabble Bowdlerize the ritual, weaken it, and make it with the Internet and offering free space on its Internet server. meaningless.'*'
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Silver, a Berkeley native, was raised the "extreme of Reform non-observant." Falanga was born to a Catholic family, but because she grew up in a Jewish neighborhood in Queens, she became steeped in Jewish culture. "People talk about interfaith marriage. We didn't have an interfaith marriage. We were both attracted to Judaism but didn't know what to do with it," Falanga added. "We have the responsibility to reconnect to the Torah as much as possible."
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by Courtney Rabb i Senioritis, college applications, Enrichment Math, which I was excited Jan Fischer Is a high school more choices than ever. . .not Just to scholarships, AP classes -- every- about taking in addition to Calculus teacher at Mlllard North. do drugs or not, to drink or not. I'm thing I heard about the senior year BC. I did decide that four AP classes Q: You've talking about what to do with your life. ' as a junior, made me dread it. would be enough,'so after being suc- been teaching Every single thing is open to everyone, I was having a very hard year in cessful in Honors English for four for many but how do you choose? It makes it school, taking only one Advanced years, I didn't sign up'for AP: Now I years. Why do 'tough, but also Placement class, so I couldn't imag- realize that I probably would have had you love it so {exciting. How : , .; n •••••• much?ine how hard my next year would be e n o u g h t i m e f o r i t . . wonderful to if I signed up for five. I remember my Everyone scared me so much, about ,be a teenager A: Because Honors Trigonometry teacher saying college applications taking up all my t e e n a g e r s in a world truly that she never knew a student who time, that I couldn't imagine haying have wonderopen to you. took five AP classes and received time left for other activities. I've been ful, ideas.; I Q What passing volunteering at the RoSe Blumkin hope they will activities do : g r a des Home for three years, with over 240 take off where you do out of While most hours of community service. I've also my generation Class? O students been working at 'Kohll's Pharmacy for > 'stopped fixing \ A Everything 1: Mrs.'Fischer look forward over two years and taking dance class-. ;the world: I can J direct \o . ; their es for as long as I can remember, J.djd-, • Q:What is the most important lesson the winter play senior year, n't want to give up .my jnvolyernepj in you teach? What have you learned Millard at Courtney I*was develcommunity organisations such as from your students? North I loved oping a fear JUnior Achievement, YoujigLea'dA: I teach that through drama and lit- doing the Teen Talent Showcase with of it ership Omaha and Ak-Sar-Ben Youth erature, we can understand how impor- teenagers from all over the city. I work ; : Ambassadors, and school organiza- tant it is to be tolerant of each other for the Nebraska Shakespeare Festival - 'Seniors tions such as National Honor Society, and of other's ideas. I really believe in in the summer and find student volunwrote artiFrench National Honor Society and oth- ' that. I have learned from my students teers to work. I am very lucky, I have cles in our. ers. I didn't want to give up any of'1 that this current generation of been able to establish some really solid s c h.o o, I Fiorina these, but I didn't think I would have teenagers, for the most parti are very relationships with .teenagers. ?ince I've paper about ••...-... the lack of time they had to spend time for all of them. tolerant and very accepting pf other's .been teaching.:A' lot'g\ therry-lifeep in with their families and friends. Ironically, most of my senior-year ideas,.ways of life and religion.This, touch, aridirriakei every•efforfafter they Teachers advised everyone to quit fears have turned out to be exaggerat- may be the generation that has the least ' graduate.'tp^g'et together: I'rn also the his or her job and to devote every ed. I am taking very hard classes, but I amount pf prejudice so far in history. English sponsor for Academic Decathlon, minute to homework and applica- almost always finish my homework In Q: How did you feel about the Teen a club run through Millard North: tions. Counselors discouraged stu- study hall. I have enough time left for Age edition of the Jewish Press? Q: What do you do outside of school? dents from taking many AP classes. my activities, dating and spending'time A: I loved it. As an English teacher, I A: As president of ORT, we started Naturally, all of this only added to my with friends. In fact, I had enough time know teenagers are capable of writing gift wrap in Omaha. I am very happy to anxiety, so I started looking for ways left to add aerobics and boxing classes well, thinking well; their ideas are volunteer my little bit of time to wrap now to make my senior year "easier." at the JCC, as well as a new involvement great; their experiences are very for Council. I have always done volunI tried to cut down my selection of in The Salvation Army. important, and this was a chance to teer work no matter what is going on. classes, but I still ended up with a I hope my experience saves a lot of show that. As Elly Gordman said, it had Q: What are your personal interests? workload of seven (while most unnecessary anxiety for juniors who been too long since teenagers had been A: Working with kids, drama, drama, seniors don't take more then five, may be having the same fears about featured. I was thrilled to see good rep- drama (but not on stage), t am an and get out of school early). I didn't their senior year. resentation from all high schools includ- organizer, not an actress. Hike to go to want to give up my love for lanFiorina Is a senior at Central, a mem-ing Council Bluffs and Lincoln. The arti- plays, sit on committees and play guages and quit learning French and ber ol MZ Yoshanah BBG arid Beth El cles were interesting, and I wanted to bridge. I read for pleasure in the sum• Spanish. And I didn't cut out Synagogue. read every one. I learned more about mer, and I'm starting to travel to places teens whom I personally know. A lot of I teach about. 'I absolutely adore teachpeople say teenagers are only interested ing high school; it is the best. I've in themselves and their own little world. always had real strong beliefs, and by Dusty Friedman The articles showed they care about a there are things about the world I '• I've always had an interest in med- was even more gross than the rat lot more than just the cars they drive or would like to change, especially about ical research, and last summer, I had surgery. what their parents do or do not have. intolerance. If I can get those ideas the opportunity to work In a research However, working with the doctors Q: What are the most Important across to kids, I will have done my part during these surgeries gave me a good issues facing teens today? in my community. '• I .applied for a, grant from the understanding of how things are run in A: We finally live in a time of choice, .American Heart Association to work the operating room and the precau- true choice Thank goodness. We tend Courtney is a sophomore at Millard at the University of Nebraska tions they must take I also have a bet- to leave decision-making up to kids North, a member of USY, MZ Yoshanah Medical Center (UNMC) for three ter understanding of the important role ' more than ever, but there are many BBG and Beth El Synagogue. ."months- To-begin the application that 'Animals play in making medical 'process,)'was supposed to find a advances Cures for diseases, like dia. researcher who was willing to work betes, would be impossible, if not for by Shana Novak wKh me. a n i m a l citing before one misses Memorial Editor's Note: Shana appears as Dr. Harold Schultz, who worked in research. ^ ' a guest.columnist at the request Stadium on a Saturday. Being known the cardiology department, agreed to Duringi Jrhy of tho editor. at Syracuse University as the girl from ;;,W;.-,.-: sponsor me as a student-assistant in experience at I need good steak and good football. Nebraska" makes one miss living in his lab. With Dr. Schultz's help, I the medical I need skinned-knee kisses from Mom Nebraska , . •.. > ^ — filled out a long form which center, I also and the park where I used to fly kites Ten years , described what I would be doing. . hjad the oppor- with Dad. I need my childhood swing ago, I could > Several weeks- later, the American tunity to work set and my high school sweetheart never have imHeart Association.approved my with many and never-ending cornfields. I need my agined it. I was application.people from all Baubbe and my Zadie, and it took me young, and My main job was assisting one of over the world. two decades to realize that without the Omaha was all his researchers, Yelana Ustinova, Some ''.of "the above, I wouldn't be who l a m . around me. who was working on a project researchers I am Shana Novak, a college stu- Suddenly, this researching diabetes, Her expericame from dent, waiting for my big-city future, thing called ments'.were done on rats. At UNMC, Dusty Russia and knowing I would not have one if it college comes p special lab rats, are kept for experi- China. At first, we had some problems weren't for my past In a small town. along, and I t ments. I was impressed at how care- communicating, but after a while, we I've spent my whole life in Nebraska, didn't have a L f u l l y and kindly'the animals were learned about each'other's customs; I ' but I "grew up" in New.York. hometown Shana treated. . even helped them become more fluent I was never fond of-Nebraska. I Many college Part of my job was to get the rats in English. •''*•; always dreamed of something bigger, friends barely knew life existed west of . out of the storage room for surgery. .Wording at the medical center was a something better. It wasn't until I actu- Westchester County I took Omaha for Then, I would prepare the anesthesia 'fun experience/1 learned a' l6'f about-. ally saw the "bigger and better" that I granted until I wasn't there—until I was to put them to sleep. Sometimes I research and medicine. I think the stu- •'•• thanked G-d for. Nebraska: ; one person on a college campus of even helped perform surgery on the dent programs provided, by iheThat^s whyll.say) "grevv:iip''.io New 15,000 who called Omaha, Nebraska, rats. It could be pretty gross, but I'll American Heart Association are a won- York. Fifteen hundred rriiles from home, home never forget, seeing a, live heart beat derful way to show the importance of : ^lqaijied,,an impprtantilesson , ; .three t So< "growing jup" in New York taught right iri frbnt'of my eyes.;:']''':, ', ' .. research to youriijjpeople. Tills experi- Tfeet-df sriow;a'nd three"months of me to appreciate rows of corn," red VV"'My/.frie'rid; Jay-kulak6fskyr worked, ence has made rnejrjterested in pursu- Syracuse subfZ.ero;weslher.rnakes. - meat.arid Omaha--not an East Coast ; i i f " i ^ r 7 " f ' ' - - r 7 i . . ; x ' v ; - r - T i " ' T - i jnb/research and; rrtisdicine aSj'a possi- one miss the sticky Nebraska-August. ' metropolis, but magnetic. Omaha is aJewish':ma'ri hariied Dr.• Irving : blecareer. •.'•>•-?.•-'•.•'-!;;" College dining hall food tastes good for , , wjiere.l.corne from and what I need., Zucker, who worked mainly on rabDusty Is a sopltfimoro atdontral. a a miriuVd/iuntlidhe misses1 morn's •.bits.. Sometim.esjwe, lielped:perfprrn< ix'Xfi^^of AZA%ft;.and;: Beth El bologna sandwiches with.-th's crust, cut•Sha'nBIs asophomore at Syracuse ''surgBry?dn'the rabbtefo^efHefr This' 1 Synagogue: .^^M^' '•:! . off. Orahgenjan. football, is finjy.so ex,-. (York. ijj';
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ADL documents developments on anti-Semitism on campuses
New York, NY - A new Anti-Defamation League (ADL) report documents incidents of anti-Semitism. At Friedel Jewish Academy, even excellence is on American college and university campuses and subject to improvement. This philosophy, which fig- :•«•..-. /f?*i— W provides guidelines to aid faculty, staff and stuures into every aspect of the school, bears on the dents in combating extremism. Schooled in Hate; current work of the curriculum committee. Anti-Semitism on Campus has been shared with The committee's goal is to make sure the presidents of all colleges and universities in the Academy has the best general studies curriculum United States. V in town. ' "In recent years, campuses htive become a new One of its first steps, a survey of the alumni, proving ground for the tactics of all manner of found that Friedel graduates become leaders and extremists, forcing some colleges and universities honor-roll students in middle school and high onto the frontline in the fight against extremism school; and they are actively involved in Jewish and anti-Semitism," said Abraham H. F6xman, youth organizations, locally and regionally. ADL National Director.: "Racists and demagogues "We already knew our teachers are excellent and have ably exploited schools' commitmisht to free that they give students the individualized atten- Alex Finkle, Rabbi Herzig and Noah Glover- speech, cloaking their propaganda in the guise of tion they need to advance, to their fullest potential, Ettrich. academic freedom. Schooled in Hate: Antiwithout any artificial ceilings," said committee Semitism on Campus helps those who oppose chair Karin Levine. "We're now convinced that our positions as teacher's aides. This term, she placed racism and discrimination to unhesitatingly ami J graduates continue to excel, both academically and Colleen Maley, Jonathan Bargen and Melissa effectively use then- own right of freedom of speech socially." . in a productive manner." , Hayes at Friedel. The committee contacted local school districts The interns bring to the Academy the theories The report provides an overview and a detailed and parochial schools to obtain curriculum materi- and ideas that represent the cutting edge of train- list of anti-Semitic incidents on campus and examals, which are being studied and compared to the ing in education. Plus, they increase the teacher- ines the Holocaust denial movement, antiAcademy's curriculum. This work will result in a to-student ratio to an extraordinary one-to-five. -Semitism among student groups, and anti-Zionism further enhancement of Friedel's curriculum. A "Faculty as team" is one of the concepts I brought as anti-Semitism. The League offers recommendareport to the board is expected by spring. back from the Principal's Center at the Harvard tions for maintaining.a tone of civility on campus The curriculum committee is one example of the Graduate School of Education, which I attended by demanding and enforcing a policy of zero tolerrelationships that exist at the Academy, where par- last summer. Another concept was that of the ance towards all forms of bigotry including extrements have a real voice in the school. The teachers Vision Statement. Recently, I worked together ist speakers on campus, Holocaust-denial adverand headmaster encourage parents to feel a sense with the Friedel faculty to prepare the following tisements, racist vandalism and graffiti, intimidaof ownership, to share ideas aimed at continued Vision Statement for Friedel: tion and harassment. . growth. • , Because each case is different and needs to be Cross-generational and diverse, the curriculum The goal of our team is to nurture our stu- handled individually, ADL staff.are available to committee is comprised of educators and lay lead- dents, develop their confidence, and motivate ers whose children are current, past, and future them to perform to their greatest potential in work with students, faculty, staff and administraFriedel students: Dr. Bonnie Bloch, Beverly a climate of mutual respect. They will flourish tion on campuses where acts of hate have occurred. • ,; .:. ,. Fellman, Lee LeMaistre, Nadine Kutner and Dr. in knowledge and wisdom, academic achieve- or are threatened. Among those to whom the report will be sent are Romer Ocanto, in addition to Karih Levine and ment and Jewish'values; and the entire the deans of students affairs, Hillel directors, cammyself. . Jewish community of Omaha will cheer our pus ministry/chaplains and college newspaper edi-"» Mrs. Levine, whose daughter is a second-grader success. ' 'tors. •..••• • .. - . - • : , . . . ! ' . . . , ' . '•••:.. at the Academy, formerly taught day school in Bob Wolfson, Executive Director of the Plains '•;, Minnesota. In 1989, she was honored as. the first This year, many groups - such as the fund-raisday school teacher ever to receive that state's ing, recruitment, and marketing committees, in States ADL in Omaha also has a copy of the report in his office. Contact him at 334-6574. Teacher of the Year Award, »-• ' • •addition to the curriculum "Committee — are activeCurrently with the Creighton University ly in gear. Through collaboration, they will bring " Schooled ih~Hale:~Anti-Semitism on Campus'W~ available on the World Wide Web at www.adl.org Department of Education, she is responsible for • Friedel to new heights.
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New beginnings: community-wide adult education
by Elyce Azriel, Temple Israel High School Director
The overall purpose of Panim El Panim: Washington Institute for Jewish Leadership and Values is to expose Jewish secondary students to a range of public policy issues facing America and the Jewish community through the people who work on these issues day alter day in Washington. After students hear experts share their views and insights on issues including'Social Justice! Nuclear Arms, Human Rights and Civil Liberties, they then study Jewish texts that relate to the given topic. During four days in Washington, students not only gain an appreciation for the hard choices facing policy makers, but they also learn they can turn to Jewish sources to help them shape their .views about the policy choices that will determine our society's future. . ;. Unless American-Jewish teens are .exposed to the Jewish community during their high school years, other causes and interests will capture their emerging adult vocational/volunteer interests. The program is an attempt to reach the current generation of teenagers and teach them: 1) Judaism is relevant; 2) American democracy offers them unparalleled opportunities to affect society and; 3) the Jewish community is a potential vehicle for their time and talent. Groups of students come to the Panim el Panim program in Washington from all over the country for seminars that run. from Sundays to Wednesdays throughout the school year. ; Approximately 15 students from Temple Israel, two students from Beth El and Beth Israel will be joined by students from Syracuse, Rochester and Allentown the week of March 1-4. Those who are eligible for the program must be seniors in high school and in good standing. The curriculum being used to prepare the students is written by the Institute. One of its coauthors, Mark Levine, was in Omaha last summer to conduct a workshop for those who are directly
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As a result of the.restructuring of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, the College of Jewish Learning Committee of the Jewish Cultural Arts Council is now a component of the Jewish Education and Library Services and has been renamed "The Lifelong Jewish Learning Committee." • . . .. -\ The mission of the Lifelong Jewish Learning Committee is to help the Jewish community in realizing that the concept of "learning" is the underpinning of Jewish life and continuity. Dr. Martin Rosenberg is Chairman of the newlyformed committee. "This new committee has a golden opportunity to look into new ideas for adult Jewish learning and to experiment and see.What may work in this community," he said. At present, the committee has formed four task forces; i.e., "Fall '97 Programs," "Kallah Weekend," "Clearinghouse" and "Long-Range Planning." The Clearinghouse task force will amass adult Jewish opportunities for learning in Omaha and will publish a periodical for the community.. ,, The Long-Range Planning committee has been looking into the Florence Melton Mini School, a two-year serious study program for adults, as well • as an Elder Hostel program with possible sites in; the Omaha area or other locations, and also a visiting Schplar-in-Residence program with quarterly visits, three-four days duration. The committee is interested in your feedback. For more information and comments, please call 334-6403.
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From its humble beginnings a half century ago, the Jewish Federation Library has developed into a treasure chest and major, community resource-surpassing even the vision of its dedicated founders. In November, 1945, the Library of Judaica opened for business in the offices of the Bureau of Jewish Education at the Jewish Community Center, then located at 101 N. 20th St. It replaced the original Jewish library, started by the National Council of Jewish Women in the 1920s. The library realized a dream of Paul Veret, director of the Jewish Federation from 1938 to 1970, and a number of others, associated with J.ewish education, Notable among them,were Ben Kaslow, chairman of the i945 Jewish Book Month Cjjmmittee,:and p^nPhilip,Sher, .who.chaired the Bureau of Jewish Education. Desjgned-to serve the Jewish, as, well as, the. general community, "all creeds and religions," the,library, began,,with approximately 1,000 volumes. l: ; , , . ; • Library Called'Cultural Oasis' , Twelve years later, Carl Alpert's;cplumn i® the
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acquiring everything published in English that would be of value in a Jewish community collection, every book and pamphlet, every album of art, every film and filmstrip, every recording, no matter where produce as added to the collection." Growth and Expansion The library was housed in two small rooms, and over the years it became too large for its allotted space. Books and records, stacked to the ceiling, began spilling over to the floor and into closets. In the spring of 1973, preparations began for moving the library into the new Jewish Community Center. More than 650 boxes were packed with,the collection, including some 13,000, books, 1,000 filmstrips, 600 films and 2,500 records. , In the late spring of 1974' ;the "new" library opened its doors for Dusiness with its.first full-time professional librarian^ Edythe Wolf. r >. Iii it's new'quartered the library.continue^ to^grow and' prpsperv" For ^exajnpie, in 1,97^-7$,. circulation was ^pproxiina^ejy 5,366 transacUpns with more than 5,800 ' p e p o n s u s i h ^ the library, annually. Since then, the basic collection has increased to more than 35,000 titles. , 7 . '"'. . ,';';',"...'.','. The circulation growth of the library's materials to ^he Jewish'and,general Omaha community now exceeds 8,900 transactions annually, and the numbers of those who make use of the library has spiraled to 8,650 persons and organizations each year. Community support has enabled the. library to maintain the depth and breadth of the.collection with the addition of some 1,000 volumes per year. In addition, the library has added five special collections: large print books, Russian books, videocassettes, "talking^ or audio books, and CD's. In 1989, a reallocation of space in the JCC enabled the library to expand to include a separate room exclusively dedicated to children's literature. The Children's Library contains more then 3,500 books and approximately 100 videos and audio cassettes. There is a corner set aside for viewing and for listening to "read-along-and listen" books. (Continued on page 13) ,
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A treasure chest (Continued frontpage 12) Much of the growth and development of the Federation Library can be attributed to the leadership, encouragement, and financial support of the Federation Board of Directors. In recent years, "Friends of the library," a group of Omahans dedicated to the permanent support of the Library, supplemented the Federation's long-time commitment. In order to facilitate further cooperation and coordination; in 1996 the Library and the Bureau of Jewish education were merged into a single new Center of Excellence called the Bureau of Educational and Library Services. However, library policy and direction continue to be provided by the Library's own governing board. Reaching Out to the CommunityOver the years, the library has reached beyond its walls, sponsoring numerous special programs related to Jewish books and literature. Among these programs are a monthly book discussion group, an annual .book report contest, parent connection book club, periodic story hours for children and, significantly, the annual Jewish Book Fair. Through the book fair, the library has brought distinguished authors, writers, scholars, and media personalities to Omaha. Included in this group in the past 20 years have been Chaim Potok, Steven Birmingham, Martin Gilbert, Gloria Goldreich, Faye Kellerman, Michael Medved, Wolf Blitzer and Ruth Gruber. With the advent of the information age, the library has automated many of its operations and begun the computerization of the card catalogue and has recently connected itself to the world-wide Internet. The Internet and other types of informationtransfer systems currently being developed make it possible for major Jewish libraries worldwideincluding the Omaha Federation Library-to interconnect with each other. In the not-so-distant future, the library will be in a position to provide' services, conduct inter-library loans, and be a resource for research in ways that its founders could not have envisioned 50 years ago.
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The Community Teacher Program.. .answering a need Religious School and Temple Israel Religious School. Rebecca Wax began as a Community Teacher in What do you do when you have a need that must August, 1997. She began her travels in Des be answered? What do you do when'that need can- Moines, and came to us from Minneapolis. She is part of the teaching Btaff at the Friedel Jewish not be filled easily? • ••••"•' Academy and Beth El Synagogue Talmud Torah. Despite Omaha's long history as a stable.'vibrant Jewish community, professionally trained teachers of Judaica dnd Hebrew are hot always natural r resources.'Add'tftat neither the day school nor the Balebusta of the Month afternoon schools cannot always provide full-time positions on their own, nor afford full time salaries, and an interesting challenge presents itself. \ ' In their own creative fashion, Omahans rolled up their sleeves and created the Community Teacher Beef Stroganoff Program in 1979 under the stewardship of Steven (meat) in Crock-Pot Riekes, then Chairman of the Bureau of Jewish Education. The intent of the Program was: 2 pounds ground beef • to provide professionally trained teachers of 2 medium onions, chopped Hebrew and Judaica for Omaha's Jewish schools. 2 cloves garlic minced • to provide professional positions 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced • to subsidize the total cost of the program to the 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard 1 cup beef broth participating schools. 1 tsp. Worcestershire • to create a much needed community resource 21/2 tsp. "Nature's Seasons" Since then, the Community Teacher Program has seasoning blend exemplified how a "small, relatively isolated" 11/2 cups (12oz.) of "It's Better Than Jewish community can address and solve problems. Sour Cream" (lactose free-parve) Elyce Azriel has been with the Community 4 Tbs. flour Teacher Program since 1988. A native of Chicago, 1. Brown ground beef in large skillet; add she came to Omaha via Cincinnati, Jerusalem and onions, garlic, and mushrooms. Saute until onions are golden brown. Baltimore. Her. current assignment is at the Temple Israel Religious School. - 2. Mix In mustard, beef broth, Worcestershire, end seasoning blend. Judi Thai joined the staff in August, 1997. Originally from Acco, Israel, she has taught at the 3. Add 4 Tbs. of flour to parve sour cream, stir thoroughly. Blend Into meat Toledo Hebrew Academy. This year, she is teaching mixture. at the Friedel Jewish Academy, the Beth El A. Pour everything Into Crock-PoL Stir, . Synagogue Talmud Torah and the Beth Israel cover, and cook on low 6 to 8 hours. Talmud Torah. : 5. Serve over hot noodles. Maya Wertheimer began her career as a Community Teacher in 1996. She comes to us from Vilna, with intermediate stops in Holon, Israel and Brooklyn. Her teaching assignments include the Beth El Synagogue Talmud Torah, Beyt Shalom by Susan A. Drazen Jewish Educational &,Library Services
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What should I tell my children about G-d? by Allan Gonsher
It is normal for children to be curious about G-d. After all, they are exposed to a variety of interpretations at school, on TV and among their friends. Being sensitive to a child's level of curiosity is important for a parent. This means age, ability to understand and even reason for asking. Younger children, in the preschool years, may inquire because they are confused about something they heard. Perhaps the child saw something on TV or heard a friend talk about G-d. Find out the source of curiosity to give some guidance on the type and extent of an answer to give. Be prepared to also explain how or why a friend may think of G-d in a different way. An answer at this age should be brief. Older children ask this important question because they really need to have an answer for themselves. They seek a parent's view to get confirmation of their own opinion or to clarify some uncertainties in their mind about G-d. Dealing with the G-d issue at any age requires a parent to clarify the question in his own mind. Before answering a child, be comfortable with your own thoughts on the subject and how these thoughts are expressed. Some parents still explain to their children that G-d lives in.a palace in heaven or is an old man with a long, white beard. Although not theologically correct, a parent may still want to'convey some vision so the child can relate to the being of G-d. So, G-d can come in all shapes, sizes and colors for your children to accept and understand. The important thing is that they accept a Jewish G-d > who serves their personal needs as they grow older and become parents themselves. :
Am y<m Ever wonder why the New Year begins on the sixth day of Creation and not the first? • Or why a Shofar must be made from a ram's horn? (How about a French horn?) • Ever wonder about repentance? Is it really as simple as throwing some old bread crumbs down the river? • Do you often wonder .about ANYTHING Jewish? Keep wondering. Chabad House proudly offers classes and programs that are full of wonder! We will help you appreciate the wonderful heritage that is yours to keep!!
The Child Development Center curriculum: Play 101 by Dinah Raful Child Development Center Director
With highly educated and astute families, the children are exposed to many wonderful activities for development. With that in mind, we want to "slow down" a little bit more at the CDC. We want them to "play." Research has shown that children are beginning to work in half-hour segments from watching television. The staff is rising to the challenge at giving the children longer periods of "play" to help them understand what can happen when they use their imaginations. Nothing is more exciting for a teacher than to see the light go on in a child's mind, or when' an idea has just clicked or something suddenly makes sense, to them. Our graduates move on to kindergarten learning all the necessary cognitive skills. Being at the Child Development Center, they have acquired those skills through our kind of "play." The "play" theme can best be described in a poem that we share with parents at the yearly New Parent Orientation. . : It's called "Play Today."
As we escort parents on a tour of the Child Development Center program, we emphasize that the CDC program is not academic in nature and assure them that their children will learn all they need to learn to prepare them for kindergarten. The CDC uses an educational program called High Scope, a nationally-known cognitively oriented curriculum program. It is developmentallybased, and the staff: *take into account everything they know about how children develop, and learn and match that to the content and strategies planned for them "take each child individually, not as one group *treat children with respect recognizing children's changing capabilities and having faith in their capacity to develop and learn. ''. How do we create this kind of program and reach our goal of a developmental program promoting the healthy You say you love your children . growth of their chiland are concerned they learn today. dren? So am I; that's why I'm providing a Our time with these variety of kinds of play. children at the early childhood age of 18 You're asking me the value of blocks months to six years of | and other such play? ' ; age can be very busy. Your daughter's creating a. tower... Each year, the staff' She may be a builder someday. reevaluates the program and readjusts You're asking what's the value of the objectives. In the having your children-play? ' •"'.:>• last few years, the YoUr children are solving problems!.. " ' weekly themes have They will use that skill someday. been lengthened from one week to three to You're saying you don't want' '•"•• four weeks. your son to play in that "sissy" Way?• These little children He's learning to cuddle a doll....' •''••'• '"'; have shown to be He may be a father honrndtiy;" ' '""'" capable of delving into You're questioning the interest centers a subject. From Tliey just look like useless play? dinosaurs to trans- Sarah Littky and Jacob Meichcs Your children are making choices... portation to snakes to They'll be on their own someday. Jewish holidays, more time has proven to be better. "Teachable Moments" is another objective. learningChildren might stop on their way into the. Center, You're worried your children aren't 1 • . stare at how the garbage truck empties and then and later they'll liabe to pay? They're learning a pattern for learning... ask, "How does that dump truck work?" Teachers can grab that moment and explain how For they'll be learners always. .,.•'.'•• . - < ; • • . ; .Anonymous that dump truck works. The subject can be expanded to other trucks by using books, by making trucks and bringing in a truck driver to apeak.
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"Rabbi Yochanan said that on each of the forty ment and Attention Deficit Disorder. ;• .. days that Moses was on Mount Sinai, the Holy One, As well, the Phil and Terri Schrager Special blessed Be He, tried to teach him the whole Torah, Needs Program provided a sign language interbut Moses could not learn it. He forgot it. In the preter for a hearing impaired student and guidance end, it was given to himas a gift... for JCC camp staff members working with special needs campers. "•:... .,. ; ,„. . ; •..;:Talmud Yerushalmi ••.:..:'. , ,•-.:..• • Hor&yot 1 8 A , The program is staffed by SPED (Special Education)''ce'i*tiCe|d"teachers who also adapt and The, schools and,synagogues,of pur .Jewish com-, modify classroom materials as necessary. Students munity have made a commitment to educate,all of with special learning needs attend their own'conour children,, .Thet Phil: and .Terri gchrager-Special. gregation's religious school along with their peersi Nee(3s,LPrpgrarfi of the iBupeau.pf Jewish,Education High school and, college students provide additional'
And the study of Torah is greater than them all... "..one hundred years from now, it will not matter what kind of car I drove, what kind'of House I lived in, how much Ihadih the bank, or what my'clothes looked like, but the world may be a better place, because I was important in the life of a child. I touch the future...I am a teacher." t The Davis Family Institute is a yearfldhg seriesi/, of monthly seminars for teachers^in Omaha's Jewish, sdhools, The 'program was crekted! Ijirougii a'' •' generous grant from'Peiini^ 'Z.'Davis.'^iidii tidinin- • 1 i n - c l a s E ; a s s i s t a n c e w h e r e ' i i e e i l e t L ' * > • ' ' • " " • ••'•• l ; ' ' istertd'bV Jewisfv Eau'caiibhjil Service's: .Semi'MV' : The,;progran}, was .created • during: the ; 1981-§2,, , Our stiiden'tt'beiioni'e fiar'a'rid Bat' Mitzyalrin ' offer ft unique blend'of 'teacher; training,' cliassroom"' school; ye,ar,,yrith;kelp from the Esther K. .rfeyvman •-, their congregations'with the help) support 'irtd skills and'Ju'daica? i$97-X998 topics'tof flfuily'•"' Memorial TrtUBit,) and iwa£< named ^he "Learning ; advocacy' 6f the congregation's' professional. staff, inciude^-fbiiiivvingj ^ g j ; 1;'''1 '^^ ! l V ' '• '-iv ! ';;! -;: ; i " 1 y:' y: !: and'with!the love and: pride of their famDisabilities.Program.T'! • .r' • -:•: ,'. , Preparing ifor the' Yainint Noratm (the Hjgh ' i l i e s . '•' ' ' • ' . ; ' ' " / i ••'••' ':'''.'••••'•••"• ' •' It;,prpyj,dejd!;ti)tpring)fpr:! children,., ; Holidays); Sanity in the Clas^room...for Me aridfpr".'. At this point in feme, the scope'bf'bui''. 'My'Stiidents!; BuHetih'jBbards that1 C6iiie Aliv^ withjepr^ng disabilities in Qinahajs, work is limited to children enrolled in Teaching Israel through' Song; Classrobm Jewish schools. The entire program formal and informal educational pro- Adaptations for the Special Needs Student;'The' was renamed the "Ifhil. and Terri• •: grams. ; ' .''"•"'" ' • '' ' : People of Israel and their Art;' The People of Israel; Schrager Special Needs Program" in But, all children in our Jewish commu- Spirituality in Our Teaching; Responsibility 1990, to more completely, reflect the nity are entitled to a Jewish education to Training: Being a Mensch; Our People and Our wide variety of disabilities served. the best of their ability to learn, and to Heritage; Storytelling in the Classroom: Sagas and ," The Esther K. Newman Memorial Trust made it possible to create a self-contained the best of our community's ability to provide it. Meises (tales). classroom for children with more severe disabiliThanks to the cooperation of the congregations ties. The Et-Gar (Challenge) program ran from and schools, the work of the talented and creative AEPI Foundation 1988 to 1993, in conjunction with the Learning* Special Needs staff, and the ongoing generosity of Disabilities Program. ,•-./,' the Phil and Terri Schrager Foundation, the commakes travel to Israel easier In 1993, the decision was made to shift to a more munity gets closer to achieving that goal every day. The Alpha Epsilon Pi Foundation has made fifty inclusionary mode of instruction, and to educate Imagine, even Moshe Rabbenu, our greatest each child in his or her own congregation's religious teacher and prophet, had problems learning, and $250 grants available to undergraduate,members school, to the maximum extent possible. his teacher didn't give up on him... who are we to to join the United Jewish Appeal-sponsored Winter Mission to Israel, Dec. 22,1997 to Jan. 1,1998. In 1997, some 40 children in the Beth El consider giving up on any of our children? Synagogue Talmud Torah, the Jewish Community . As expressed sb eloquently in the mission state-. The mission will include a wide-range of tours for Center Child Development Center and the Temple ment of the Consortium of Jewish Special the undergraduates, including plenty, of free time to explore Jerusalem on their own. In addition, the Israel Religious School are receiving a wide range Educators: dates of the mission coincide with the Chanukah of services from the staff of the Special Needs "It is enough that an individual is disabled. Let launch of Israel's 50th birthday celebration. Program. Students' diagnoses include learning disFor more information, call 317-876-1057. abilities, developmental delay, neurological impair- us not disable him as a Jew as well."' 1
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A friend's illness leads to a career choice by paren Friedman
She told me that there was noth- videos of patients who can barely ing I could have done or said to hold themselves up. I have spoken change her. She tbldmiBthat ho; with their counselors who are pushed * matter how many times friends;told to their emotional limit. Talking with her she was beautiful, no matter my friend brings tears to my eyes. how many boyfriends, thought the Watching more and more of my peers world of her, no matter how many . acting in patterns consistent with strangers'sfSpped on the street to eating disorders scares me. catch a look...she would not believe • Yet, the things that scare me are the same things that motivate me to that she was pretty. With the 5V, 110-pound frame of research more. a swimmer, my friend is currently I cannot, nor do I believe that anyworking towards recovery from the one can, judge someone with an eatanorexia that has controlled her life ing disorder. I myself am highly sensince junior high. sitive to the world of body image. I "Caren, when I put on that suit, am sensitive to the point of feeling and dive in front of a crowd^.I can't ripped apart when I have no idea how I can help a friend. hide my fat." • The help for eating disorders is out : This fat she speaks of; is nowhere there...that, I know. However, parto be found. . When she told me that she "didn't ents forcing therapy on their child, or care" when her counselor told her a caring friend's honest advice has she would die if she kept up her eat- not proven successful. ing patterns...when she said, "at It is only when one has come to the leastl would die thin...my fears' decision on her owntomake a change, were confirmed: she hadn't wanted - when one recognizes the severity of the. my, or anyone else's, help. Terrifying disorder, will that help-it appears— was the realization that as much as become beneficial, ••; ;"••'"•" I cared for her,1 as much a'6-1 was ' I want to be there when that decision willing and ready to do anything in to seek help is made. I only wish for a my power jt6: help he'r/there was waytoallow that day to come sooner. ; nothing I; could have done.- ; • ' Carefi, daughter of Art and Sheryl ""•'• My decision to puireue a career in Friedman, is a senior at Washington the area Of eating disorders is ari University in St. Louis, majoring in • .. •. • <•• , : extremely difficult one. Lhave seen' psychology.'
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Israel Bonds certificates provide special simcha link by Jeff Bernstein Israel Bonds regional representative
At Beth El Synagogue, Bar and Bat Mitzvah students participate in a unique program which provides $100 Israel Bond certificates when relatives or friends commite to purchasing a matching $100 certificate or other Israel Bond. Established through the generosity of the Alan
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The largest national organization that brings together gay and straight teachers, parents, students and concerned citizens to work together to end homophobia in our schools, will host the Omaha benefit screening of the documentary film It's Elementary...Talking about Gay Issues in School. GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian Education Network, is the sponsor of the film, by. Academy Award winner Debra Chasnoff and producer Helen Cohen. It will be presented on Saturday, Nov. 22, 7-8:30 p.m. at UNO at the Eppley Conference Center. Filmed in communities across the U.S., the film looks at how different schools have incorporated an awareness of gay and lesbian issues into their curricula. Intended as a resource for educators, the film invites dialogue about the impact of stereotypes and hate violence on elementary-school children. The film was the winner of the C.I.N.E (| Golden Eagle for Best Teacher Education Film. GLSEN OMAHA provides education and advocacy in support of safer schools for all regardless of sexual orientation. It's Elementary is being shown as a membership kickoff. Tickets range from $10 to $20 and reservations may be made with any GLSEN board member, Susie Silverman at 3349492 or by calling 596-2549. Deadline is Nov. 19.
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Beth El school consolidates in one building ~~ by Scott B.Littky ~~~ Beth El Synagogue School Director
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Education at Beyt Shalom: a Reconstructionist approach by Dr. Martin Rosenberg, Director of Education ~
To accommodate growth, the school has expanded hours of operation, increased staffing and relocated and is now located at the JCC. In keeping with the Reconstructionist orientation of the congregation, the school is dedicated to honest inquiry combined with faithfulness to tradition and commitment to the continuity of the Jewish people. \ The teaching staff includes: Community Teacher Maya Wertheimer; Sarah Tuttle, Jeff Ferber, Robin Helwig, Rini Gonsher and director Dr. Martin Rosenberg, assisted by Alice Weiss and Mike Salmi. Dr. Ellen Fennick consults; Dr. Hollis Glaser coordinates the Youth. Group and Marti Nerenstone, Ritual Director, coordinates the participation of children in ritual observances. Three post-Bar/Bat Mitzvah teens serve as aides: Melanie Helwig, Valerie Rosenberg and Larry Radloff. Among the innovative aspects of the school are extensive use of active learning, a heavy focus-on ethics and values, and a mixed adult and preBar/Bat Mitzvah class. Learning is also extended beyond the classroom through interactive Family services, an ongoing, mitzvah program, and other activities which involve adults and children. (For more information about Beyt Shalom's education programs, call,390-9062.)
Reconstructionism is a highly participatory approach to Judaism predicated on the knowledgeable and thoughtful involvement of the entire com* At the recent dedication of the Family Center at munity in decisions about their individual and colBeth El Synagogue, participants sang, "We're lective Jewish lives. : going to light up Beth El," a statement that At present, there are a variety of opportunities expresses the purpose of Beth El Synagogue for adult study, which are open to the community. Talmud Torah. Each month, Rabbi Freitag covers a different topic For the first time in many long years, all pro- in a pre-Havdalah study session. Over the next grams from the school meet in the same building. three months, the focus will be on The high school program now includes dinners. Reconstructionism. Adults and teenagers also can Four to five times a term, students gather at 6 p.m. attend a Learner's Service on Shabbat morning, on Wednesday evening before formal classes. The led by the Rabbi. , theme for this year's programs is "Building a On Sunday morning, some adults study Hebrew Better Community." along with the. pre-Bar/Bat Mitzvah students. Jeff During the first term, problems facing teenagers Ferber, coordinator of Adult Education, has orgain Omaha are being addressed, in the second term, nized two discussion groups: the Jewish Book Club, focus will be on what we can do to repair and add which has focused on books on Biblical Authorship, Jewish Renewal, meditation and other topics, and to our community, tikkun olam. The BESTT Connection, a parent teacher organi- the Genesis Discussion Group, which watches Bill zation, is also new to the program. Together, we Moyer's PBS series on Genesis and then discusses are working to develop and build a bond between each episode. (Information on any of these activifamilies and school. This group's task this year is ties can be obtained from Jeff at 455-8645.) This year sees a number of important changes at to aid in the implementation of special programs Beyt Shalom's Reconstructionist Religious School. such as Shabbat Dinners for each grade. As the school and community prepares to enter the new century, BESTT realizes that as the school grows, so, too, must the curriculum. We are taking a focused look at the curriculum in orderv to improve the quality of the program, with the assistance of Rabbi Richard Freund. The doors at BESTT are always open and we are offering now and exciting programming. In January, Dr. Eric Ray, a world-renown sofer, will visit the synagogue to repair Torah Scrolls and be a part of educating students and families about the role of the scribe in Jewish life. As the line in the song stated, we really are "going to light up Beth EJ1." • , .. Teacher Rini Gonsher with some 1 of Beyt Adults and children celebrate Havdalah with Shalom's fourth ffraders. Rabbi Freitag at a recent Shabbaton.
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Federation sponsors YJO Hatikvah Mission and Journey to Celebration Mission
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Infonnational and recruitment meetings for the YJO Hatikvah Mission and the Journey to Celebration Mission to Poland and Israel will be held Nov. 19 and 20. The recruitment meeting for the YJO mission will be on Thursday, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m., at Wyndam Hill Clubhouse, 9226 Burt Street. Danny Appelbaum, a guide from Israel, will be at the meeting to answer questions. Mission dates are Feb. 5-15, 1998. Cost is $950 • -• with a $200 minimum gift to the 1999 UJA/Federation Annual Campaign for first-time participants; Cost for returning participants is $1,250 with a $400 minimum gift requirement. The YJO Hatikvah Mission will tour Tel Aviv, Haifa, Akko, Tiberias, Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, and many other sites. Mission participants will be able to spend time on a kibbutz, ride jeeps through From left: YJO Hatikvah Mission chairs John the desert, and have an opportunity to meet with and Kathy McGauvran, Jeff Kirshenbaum and Israeli dignitaries and see first hand how Usa Leopold discuss the mission itinerary. UJA/Federation dollars are being spent. For more information and reservations, please UJA/Federation Campaign. Cost for returning participants is $2,250 with a minimum $1,000 gift contact Sharon Kirshenbaum at 334-6485. The Journey to Celebration Mission is being requirement. The Journey to Celebration Mission will include a chaired by Sandy and Stuart Kutler and Julee and Rick Katzman. An infonnational and recruitment walking tour of Warsaw and Krakow, a visit to meeting will be held Wednesday, Nov. 19, Schindler's factory, a commemorative visit to 7:30 p.m., at the home of Anne Broder, 11355 Auschwitz, and much more, hi Israel, participants will meet with people in our Partnership 2000 William Plaza. The mission will spend four days in Poland tour- region in the Western Galilee, visit Masada, particing Holocaust and Jewish sites, and then proceed ipate in an archaeological dig, plant trees in the to Israel. Dates of the mission are March 18-31, Jewish National Fund Forest, and much more. For reservations and more information, contact 1998. Cost of the mission for first time participants is $1,998 with a minimum gift of $750 to the 1999 Lana Reichardt in the Federation office, 334-6430.
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