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by Carol Katzman

Exercise. Drink in moderation. Lower your cholesterol. Try to minimize stress. Bat less fat. Eat less!

Every month it seems as though Americans are warned about y e t . another food or habit.

Nutritionists, the medical community, sports specialists, health care professionals are all urging a healthier lifestyle based on moderation.

Two members of Omaha's Jewish community have taken that advice to heart...literally. Both Barton 'Bucky' Greenberg, a champion swimmer, and Linda ("Lovely") Gordman, a marathon runner, believe that exercising regularly and eating the right foods may translate into a longer, healthier life.

Greenberg started his swimming career at the old'J'on 20th and Dodge in the 10-11-year-old swim class. There's even a photo of him' with Dan Greenfield and two other young boys hanging on the walls of the Jewish Community Center in a Nebraska Jewish Historical Society exhibit!

While he didn't swim competitively in high school, he did ride his bike to Peony Park during the summers and swim in AAU meets, (the Amatuer Athletic Union). At Iowa State, Greenberg made the freshman swim team. . It appeared that World War II would interrupt Greenberg's swimming career,1 but as luck would have it, he was able to "continue training.at the University of Iowa when he was stationed as part of the meteorological group of the Air Force.

Greenberg was headed for Japan when the war ended, so he enrolled and lettered at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

Because of a family history of heart problems, Greenberg continued his,swimming after college.

About 20 years ago, former Omahan Alan Blank introduced Bucky to U.S. Masters swimming. This national organization provides competitive swim meets for people in groups, from age 20 to 100 in five-year increments. '.

Specializing in the breaststroke, Greenberg swims

Award-winning swimmer Bucky Greenberg broke two world records, plus another American record in the Pan-Pacific meet 10 years ago in the Indiana University pool, the site of the Olympic trials for the 1086 Games.

the 50, 100 and 200-yard and meter events. The JCC indoor pool is a 25-yard long pool; the outdoor pool is 50 meters. As recently as May, he won the 50 and 100-yard events at a national meet in Indianapolis and placed second in the 200-yard breaststroke.

He's participated in national and international competitions in Arizona, Michigan, California, New York and even Montreal, Canada. This August, he'll compete at the University of Minnesota. ""Over the past 10 years,Tve had the opportunity to work out with four different coaches from UNL," Greenberg added, "to improve the efficiency of my stroke and offset the aging process."

Greenberg's wife, Caryl, maintains her health on "the mat" instead of in the pool. She's a regular member of Larissa Tresnukova's yoga classes at t h e J C C .

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About 15 Omahans train locally for the Master Swim competitions. The group includes men and women and all swim events: (For more information about joining this group, contact (Greenberg or UNO aquatics coach Todd Samland.)

About the' same time that Bucky Greenberg was restarting his swimming career, Linda Gordman was taking an exercise class at the JCC. "I'd look up*(at1the runners ofa the track around the gym and think, 'If I could, Fd run two miles,"1 she recalled "So one day, I just started running. I ran one mile the first time out and by the end of the run I was sure that this was for me!"

•Entering the Boys Town Run,j_ oyerheatingj' in a thick!•>*•" -' " - velbur warmup suit, L i n d a Gordman crosses the finG ord m an didn't kno anything about preparing.for a 5K race.

"I didn't know how to train, how to dress, or how to eat arid drink; I just "winged it'!" she said. But when she finished that race, she knew she wanted to run a marathon and began to educate herself and train seriously. .

Gordman worked with Frank Perone, owner of the former Sports Trends shop and also a a friend and running 'buddy*. • "We share the same birthday," Gordman noted.

"And for several years, we ran 50 miles on that day. It's still a big day for us, but not quite 50 miles anymore. -.• . ~ "Frank arid I are running in the Marine Corps Marathon:in Washington, D.C., on October 25," she added. "I'm actually running to raise money from all of my friends for the Leukemia Society Team in Training on behalf of a little girl from Council Bluffs who isbattling leukemia.

"So it's not just for t-shirts Or medals anymore," Gordman continued. "I run to finish, to stay fit, and (Continued on page 22)

For the last several months, the only entrance to the Jewish Community Campus has been via an access road running parallel to 132nd Street, which is in the process of'ibeing widened. Last Friday, construction workers (above) poured the south end and then the north end of the driveway entrance from the new road into the JCC. It is estimated that 132nd Street will be open by early August.

JFS sponsors mental health professionals breakfast For the second year, Jewish Family Service will host a breakfast especially for Jewish mental health professionals. There is no charge..

The event, on Aug. 4, from 7;30-8:30 a.m., in the Older Adult Lounge of the Jewish Community Center, is an "opportunity to nosh, network and exchange ideas as to how JFS can best serve the mental health providers in our community," according to JFS Executive Director Todd Ephraim. .

Presenters from the JFS staff and their topics include: • ; *Todd Ephraim, PhD, "The focus of JFS and how we can assist you"; • r. * Jennifer Meyerson, MSW, "Announcing Adoption Connection", "Updates on Stars of David", and "The many faces of tzedakah"; *Rita Paskowitz, BA, "Resettlement, where: we are and where we are going"; , ; . .

•;'•;• *Nancy Rampey-Biniamow, LMHP: "Program development to assist the mental health providers in the Jewish and general, community," and "Updates on JFS'8 counseling program1'. ., "The first breakfast was a wonderful event," noted Dr. Ephraim, "and an excellent opportunity for Jewish mental health professionals to get together."

For more information or to make a reservation, call Nancy Rampey-Biniamow at JFS, 330-2024.

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One of the more difficult sections in the Torah is the story of the zealot, Pinchas. The greatest leaders of Israel, Moses and Aaron, are aware of the despicable behavior of one of the tribal heads, yet do nothingto reprimand, or disgrace, him. Along conies Pinchas, and with an act of zealotry, avenges God's wrath. The plague destroying Klal Yisrael ceases. , God praises Pinchas' act and rewards him with his "covenant of peace"-and the promise that his descendants will have everlasting membership in the priesthood.

How can we today, reconcile this kind of undemocratic fanatic behavior, unworthy of a moral people?

Pinchas was motivated by the pure, selfless concern of averting a catastrophic chilul Hashem, a desecration of God's name. .., When there is desecration of the Divine, which could have brought destruction upon the entire people, one cannot be complacent. One must react, lest one become numb to the atrocities that surround us.

Pinchas' zealousness is clearly not the normative behavior that we should emulate. Who among us can say that our intentions are totally pure?

The biblical attitude toward zealotry is .best found in the person of Moses. On the one hand he rose to greatness as a result of a zealous act of murder. He smote the Egyptian beating a Hebrew slave. But when Moses stands at the cleft on a rock on Mount Sinai and God reveals himself to him it is as a God of love and compassion, of kindness, forgiveness, and long suffering, attributes that are not the characteristics of zealous wrath.

To be sure, passion is a critical component of Jewish leadership. One must hate evil with a vengeance in order to be a spokesman for what is right. But the goal must always be a society of love and compassion, justice and mercy.

The Torah allowed for an act of zealousness only within a particular set of circumstances, a one-of-a-kind emergency measure that can only be justified only in the context.of that time and place.

Pinchas acted during a national emergency and saved the people from disaster. . ' The lesson of Pinchas is a relevant one. We must not imitate his actions as no one is above the law.

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Julee Katzman has joined the staff of the Jewish Federation of Omaha a s r .-•*•»•"»•» T—»—-- —--,Executive Assistant. Her; part-time position in-! eludes Israel missions, Vaad Hakashrut, Partnership 2000, and synagogue/Federation rela- *' tions. \ Katzman has previously been the director of Admissions, Records and Special Programs, at Metro Community ColJulee Katzman lege.

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"It is exciting for me to continue in a more professional way what I did as a volunteer, and to be part of such a vibrant team, "Katzman.noted. "I am pleased to be able to contribute to the important work of the Federation in continuing to build this community for our children and our future."

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Students will discuss Jewish history, theology, ethics, Jewish holidays, prayer, dietary laws, life cycle events, the Jewish people, Israel and other topics. Participants receive four books: Jewish Literacy by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, the Jewish Publication Society of the Tanach (Torah, Prophets and Writings), Living a Jewish Life by Anjta Diamant and Howard Cooper, and To Life! by Rabbi Harold Kushner.

Derekh Torah will be taught by U.S. Air Force Chaplain, Rabbi Ira Flax,.a graduate of Hofstra University and the Jewish Theological Seminary.

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The cost for the class is $225 per person or $350 per couple. For more .information, or to register, contact Linn at 334-0517,.

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FRIDAY: Shabbat evening service, 7:30 p.m.

Rabbi Aryeh Azriel, Rabbi Debbie Stiel and Cantor Jennifer Blum will officiate. We will continue discussing the summer Torah portions.

SATURDAY: Shabbat service, 10-.30 a m .

Simcha B'Shabbat--An informal Shabbat service that includes study and discussion of a variety of Jewish texts.

Sitter service is available each Shabbat evening service. Please make a reservation so we may plan accordingly. There are no facilities for infants!

ADULT EDUCATION THURSDAY, July 23: "Beyond Mich-ash," led by Don Schwartz, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Friday, July 24: "Shabbat in the Park" A shabbat service will be led by Ann Kibel Schwartz at the JewisTi Community Center's Frohm Pavillion, 6 p.m. Bring a picnic supper. In case of inclement weather, the service will be cancelled. Temple's regular service will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel.

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Services conducted by Rabbi Howard Kutner.

Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.ni. to 2 p.m.

FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat service, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY: Services, ,8:45 a.m.; Little People service, 10:15 aan.; Jr. Congregation, 10:30 a.m.

Kiddush sponsored by Sisterhood; Pirkei Avos class with Rabbi Kutner, 8 p.m., followed by Mincha, 8:35 p.m., Shalosh Seudot, Ma'ariv and Havdalah'. ' SUNDAY: Services, 9 a.m.; Beis Midrash, 9:4510:30 a.m.-study Mishnah Sanhedrin; evening services, 8:45 p.m.

MONDAY: Talmud class, using Tractate Brachos, with Rabbi Kutner, 7:30 p.m.

WEEKDAYS Services at 7 a.m. and 8:45 p.m.

Wednesday and Friday: Beis Midrash, 7:458:30 a.m. — study Mishnah Brachos. Evening service, 8:35 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday: Beis Midrash, 9:1510 p.m. — Study the Parsha of the week.

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Services are conducted by Rabbi Paul Drazeh and Cantor Emil Berkovits. .; FRTOAY: Services, 6 plm. ^ SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a:m. Kiddush following services; The Devar Torah will"bergiven by Jim Fried; Sitter service, 10 a.m.; Shabbat Story Time, first and third Saturday, 11 a m ; K'tahtan, second and fourth Saturday, 11 .a.m.; ,MinhaMa'ariv and Havdalah, 8:45 p.m.

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SEED program returns t o Omaha The 1998 SEED program will be once again be held in Omaha, this year from July 30-Aug. 12.

Sponsored by Beth Israel Synagogue and individual contributors, "SEED is a progressive and flexible program of Torah learning held in various locations and led by Scholars-in-Residence, who themselves are Torah scholars. The learning opportunities include one-on-pne individual study* chavrusah (partner) style study, ; small group study and formal and informal presentations over a period of two weeks," according to its chairman, Bob Oberman.

This year, the lead rabbinic couple is Rabbi and Mrs. Yehuda Brecher, who are returning for a second year. Rabbi and Mrs. Chezky Schuck and two students from Yeshiva Chaim Berlin in Brooklyn, N.Y., will complete the SEED faculty.

Highlighting this year's program will be a special Tisha B'Av video presentation on Aug. 2, 3:30 p.m., in the auditorium at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. There will also be two special Friday night dinners and Saturday luncheons' on July 31 and Aug. 1, and Aug. 7 and 8 at Beth Israel Synagogue. The public is invited. , ' • For information and reservations for individual learning times or Shabbos dinners and lunches, call Rabbi Kutner or the Beth Israel Synagogue office at 556-6288.

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Summer Book Club selection: Stalking Elijah by Roger Kamenetz.

T1FEHETH ISRAEL Member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 3219 Sheridan Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68502 : 423-8569 Services conducted by Rabbi Stanley M. Rosenbaum.

Minyan on Monday and Thursday at 7:15 a.m.

FRTOAY: Services, 8 p,m. The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by Shari and Gary Hochman.

SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m.

Andrea Hochman, daughter of Shari and Gary Hochman, will celebrate her Bit Mitzvah. Kiddush luncheon, sponsored by the Hbchmans, following services.

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WEDNESDAY; Mitzvah Munchkins class, THURSDAY: Choir rehearsal, 7:30 p.m.

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FRIDAY! Services, 7:30 p.m., followed by an Oneg Shabbat. Guest speaker Howard Silber will discuss "The status of Jews in Africa and-Central Europe."

NOTICE: Sometime over the weekend, B'nai Israel Synagogue was burglarized. The burglera stole silver from the Torah and from "In Memory o r plaques. Several anti-Semitic statements were carved into a wall.

Friday, July 24: Marcel Kahn will speak during services about his family's escape from Nazi Germany, 7:30 p.m.

In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Sonny Bleicher of Israel, Dr. Jerome and Freda Bleicher will sponsor the Oneg Shabbat.

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Anti-semitism, restrictions continue in FSU The Union of Councils for Soviet Jews (UCSJ) released three new reports chronicling the continuing problems for Jews in Lithuania and Ukraine and the repression of minority religions under Russia's new religion law, according to Lindsey Taxman, a former Omahan who now works for the UCSJ in Washington, D.C. .

Furthering its comprehensive reporting on antisemitism and human rights in the former Soviet Union (FSU), these chronicles update UCSJ's 266page report, Anti-semitism in the Former Soviet Union, 1995-1997, which was published in May 1997.1 The Ukraine update highlights the extensive desecration of synagogues and cemeteries as well as the slow return of Jewish communal property seized during Soviet rule. The update also examines anti-semitism in the extremist press and its anti-semitic disinformation campaign.

TJCSJ President Yosef I. Abramowitz stated that the updates highlight troubling developments in the FSU, "The instances and dangers of anti-semitism and other forms of ethnic and minority persecution rise aa the region's sociopolitical and economic instability rises. Jews and other ethnic minorities face grave danger as nationalist extremists seek scapegoats."

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Save a life!

Most readers are familiar with the name Jay Feinberg. He's a young man who was stricken with leukemia who finally found a match for a bone marrow transplant. It was his case that brought attention to the low number of Jews registered as bone marrow donors in the national registry.

Now, there are more. In this issue, a special Health Watch edition, another young Jew, this time a young woman from California, is also looking for a match. And just this week, the case of young Travis Yon of Barrington, IL, was highlighted in a story in the Chicago Jewish News.

All of these young people have one thing in common—the hope that a perfect match for a bone marrow transplant will appear before it is too late.

Here in Omaha, readers can recall the generous outpouring of support for Mark Epstein, the late son of Dr. Gary and Nancy Epstein, who lost his battle with cancer. This community donated more than $100,000 to help the family cover what the insurance companies then called "an experimental treatment."

Today, bone marrow transplants are becoming more common and may be regarded as standard therapy, along with chemotherapy and radiation. It would be even more common if more Jews were registered.

Several cancers, among them breast cancer, are more prevelant in the Ashkenazi Jewish community than in other demographic groups. Ashkenazi Jews are. those descended from Eastern Europe.

What does it take to become a bone marrow donor?

According to the American Cancer Society and American Red Cross, the procedure is a little more complicated than giving blood. Donors must be. at least 18 years old and the test costs approximately $50.

Once tested, a donor should be prepared to actually donate bone marrow if a suitable match is found. That procedure may require an overnight hospital stay, but recovery is swift and the donor will show a normal bone marrow within four-to-six weeks.

So what does it take for this community to be counted among the leaders in registering Jews in the bone marrow registry? Which organization here will come for- Organizations lead the fight in bone marrow registration In Israel, Hadassah Hospital at Ein The following organizations are involved ward to organize and sponsor a bone marrow registration drive? in the fight against cancer by registering Kerem in Jerusalem runs a testing proIs there a foundation looking to bone marrow donors for possible matches: gram for potential donors. Call them at In America, Jay Feinberg's "Gift of Life 02-677-7513 or the Schnieder Medical underwrite worthy to assist Foundation", is the ojjiily. register of poten- Center in Tel Aviv, 03-937-6747. financially with this project?

The Sue Harris Bone Marrow Trust in The mitzvah ofpekuach nefesh, tial Jewish donors, kccoi'ding to a recent the saving of a life, takes prece- story in the Jerusalem Report. A non-prof- London is. currently putting together a dence over all others, even over it group funded by donations, it can be central organization, based in Israel, that the observance of Shabbat. This reached at 4740 Yardarm Lane, Boynton would link donor registries worldwide. It community has the opportunity Beach, FL, 33436, or by phone at 1-800-9- also centralizes drives on behalf of to perform this mitzvah MARROW, e-mail: info@giftoflife. com patients. Call Orlee Guttman in Jerusalem, 02-563-3522 for information. ' or at its website: www.giftoflife.com today...will we...and when?

Building a Jewish Community for the 21st Century (The following people have made commitments to the Campus Fonndtn. tlSO.OM and ntinvr PtulATerriSchrager Myci A Dorothy Kripke Milt A Pauline Abrahams Tom A Dulynn Fellman Howard A Sharon Kooper Bob A Phyllis Newman and Murray A Sharee Newman The Simon Family Alan & Anne Simon Bruce A Stacy Simon FredA Eve Simon • Sieve & Kalhryn Simon Todd Simon.

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Why we give to the Building Campaign -Stuart and Esther Simon: "We are fortunate"

by ParnMonsky, Federation Communications Director Stuart and Esther Simon have been members of the Jewish Community Center for "as long as we can remember," and that's one of the reasons they want to make sure the JCC remains viable into the next century.

"Omaha is so fortunate to have a JCC. This facility is important because it offers so much to the Jewish and general community, cul-

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His wife agrees, adding, "We feel "The Jewish Community Center is that the 'J1 has something for everya great facility. We are very fortu- one. We are so proud to be a part of nate to have a place of such excel- this renovation project." lence," he noted. "The programs ' Added Simon, "Many people of offered by the JCC make something other faiths are members and also of interest available to all members: take advantage of the many things

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Contributions are still needed, and are being accepted by calling co-chairmen Patty and Steve Nogg at 4933479, Marcia and Steve Pitlor at 4964632, Tom Fellman and Howard Kooper at 392-1800, or by calling the Federation office, 334-8200.

Building aJewish Community for the 21st Century

Omaha's JCC won five awards for its programming and publications at the recent biennial conference of the JCC Association in Houston.

Accepting the honors were: Assistant Executive Director Corey Kirshenbaum, left, board member Gary Epstein, President Mark Sanford, and Executive Director Jeff Aizenberg.

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Building Fund and have allowed their names to be published.) fnnnvntnrs. (continued) Jeffrey & Susan Aizenberg Aiyeh&ElyceAzriel Bruce & Jill Baron Donald & Diane Bsmm Dennis & Jeanne Beavers John & Angic Bekins Jay Beaton Gerald & Lois Bemstien Harold and Millie Bernstein Harry Herman & Beth Cohen Albert &JuniBloch Robert Lachowiez & Margaret Block McnasseBohbot Melvin & Genevieve Bomstein Jack & Florence Brody Harold & Lucille Brodkey Peter & Carol Bradley Ron & Beth Brodkey Sherman & Sandy Brodkey The Brown Family Jonathan & Debbi Brown Leigh-Anne Brown Lauren Brown Sam & Elaine Bukengolts Esther Caoor ' Richard & Sandra Canfield Truman & Rosemary Clare Paul 4 Arlene Cohen and Family David Cooper Jcrold&JancyDann David Davis Manuel & Karen Delgadillo Paul & Susie Drazen Bob & Lois Endelman Randy & Fenny Endelman .

Tbdd & LisaEphriam Edith Epstein Abe & Liberty Faier MaryFeUman Pierre Flaiowicz A1& Esther Friedman Gloria Friedman Harry &. Merriam Friedman Lloyd & Lois Friedman Willord & Thama Friedman David & Wendy Goldberg

Innovators, (continued^ The Goodman Family Harold Goodman In Memory of Samuel <£ Delma Goodman Bob & Barbara Goodman Fred & Barb Uehling Steve Goodman Rob, Debbie & Isabel Goodman Robert & Kay Gerelick John & Marcia Gilmorc Barbara Gottlieb Saul & Esther Graetz Barton (Bucky) & Caryl Greenberg .

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All are welcome to join the "YES Talk," discussion group at 11 in the adult lounge. Following a hot kosher lunch, Bob Wolfson, ADL/CRC Director, will speak. Menu change: swiss steak. For transportation, call 330-4272.

Deadline is July 23 for WinnaVegas on July 30.

Call Maggie Conti at 334-6521.

NJHS reception honors 50th anniversary celebrants

WALK-IN, DKOP-IN Members will meet Thursday at the JCC. Exercise starts at 9:30 a.m. in the adult lounge.

There will be no bingo. For those going on the trip to the Henry Doorly Zoo, please meet at the JCC lobby at 10 a.m. For transportation, call 330-4272.

The opening reception honoring those who have celebrated 50th wedding anniversaries was hosted PALACE BATH & RUSSIAN CLUB by the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society recently Members will meet Friday, July 24. Come exer- at the Jewish Community Center.

SHOWER Honorees of the new wall in the JCC lobby are cise at 9 a.m. in the adult lounge. At 10, we will 402-331-7505 depart for the Omaha Botanical Gardens, the Old pictured, from left, Lee Jane and Sol Parsow 8810 "L" Street • Omaha, NE 68127 Market and Heartland American Park for a picnic. and Maxine and Milton Simons. Donors of the 1-800-428-3053 Cost of $3 includes transportation and lunch. For wall were their children in honor of their parents' 50th wedding anniversaries. reservations, call 697-9169.

At the reception, Bob Belgrade and Barbara Bresler represented the Nebraska Jewish VISIONS Reminder: For those attending the Debbie Historical Society. Alan Parsow spoke on behalf of GREEK GYROS • STEAKS Shapiro Gravitte concert in Brownville on Sunday, the Parsow and Simons children and grandchilPHILLIES • BURGERS July 19, please meet at Temple Israel's west park- dren. The exhibit, designed by Steve Ryan of Lincoln, includes pictures of 53 families or couples. ing lot by 12:45 p.m.

Families still wishing to add their parents or A day trip to Lincoln is scheduled for Thursday, August 13. Depart from the JCC at 9:30 a.m. and family anniversary pictures to this permanent return approximately by 4 p.m. Tour the State exhibit are asked to call the Historical Society #1 Food in the Midwest Capitol, Governor's Mansion and Sunken Gardens. office, 334-6441, for further details.

Open 7 Days a Week Lunch will be on your own at the White Rose at the 4409 Dodge St. • 553-3326 Capitol. Cost is $8 per person. For reservations,

by Art Grossman mail form with full payment by Aug. 5 to Sam & Rosaline Epstein, 9205 Western Ave., # 325, Omaha NE 68114. Make check payable to Jewish Senior Services.

"We, therefore, the representatives of the United BREADBREAKERS at Spirit World States declare to be free and independent states.'

Participants in the recent March of the Living That, in essence, was America's assertion, on 7517 Pacific Omaha, NE 68114 391-8680 trip will speak at the weekly Breadbreakers meet- July 4, 1776, that the colonists were tired of the and ing Wednesday at noon at Highland Country Club, impositions perpetrated by Great Britain King 11424 Davenport St. Omaha, NE 68154 334-7123 according to Steve Riekes. Participants include George HI. . " Michael Fineman, Sarah Hasslinger, Courtney Our Kitchen Cair Prepare Your On the 222nd anniversary of the Declaration, OT Rabb, Aaron Rich and Ryan Tichauer.

Favorite Box Lunch to Your and Y.E.S. observed the occasion with a Red, White Cost is $7.75 and the program is open to the com- and Blue Party; more than 100 attended.

Any Occasion Party! munity.

The spirit was evident at the Early Bird discus(BAR AND BAT MITZVAHS) . aion. Talk-host Tony Kutcher spoke about a hero of luncheons - parties the Revolution-Haym Salomon, a Polish-born Jew, supporter of American Independence, who supplied Call and Ask for Our Catering Department Nominated by Central High School, Fiorina provisions to the Continental troops and advanced Mosenkis has been $658,000tohelp finance the Revolution. awarded the Jake J .

He was captured by the British and sentenced to Schreibman Foundadeath. He escaped, but suffered ill health from tion's Freshman Year exposure which later led to his death at age 45.

Scholarship. The award . A charming duo, pianist/vocalist Jerry Brabec was based on her G.P.A. and vocalist Dorothy Andrews entertained with of 3.0 or above, particigolden memory showtunes. pation in sports/extra We are growing. New members introduced at the curricular activities, party: Mary Jane Heyne, Regina Kalinski, Faye employment record, atEvans, Helen S. Muskin, Mabel H. Mickel, Marian tendance record and citiAbramson, LaVerne Hartford (a life member.) zenship.

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by Bert Lewis

As I was walking in the mall this morning, completely lost in my own thoughts, another walker appeared at my elbow, excused himself and kept going. I was a bit startled because I hadn't heard him approach -then I wondered-was that because I was preoccupied or because my hearing wasn't acute enough to have picked up the sound.

I guess in my heart I know perfectly well it was my inability to hear him, but that bothered me enough to rationalize about his soft-soled walking shoes. My next thought was "of course I couldn't hear him. A cat walking on a carpet makes more noise than he does!" Yeah. Right.

Actually, this has been a problem more than once....it's not at all uncommon to have somebody walk around me because I'm not exactly an Olympic speed walker. The fact is, everyone wears those soft-soled shoes and they simply don't make much noise.

So what's my point? Well, maybe somebody ought to figure out a means of alerting the person they plan to pass. Like maybe a soft, polite little horn!...what do you think?

Walking outdoors I've been passed by the many folks on skates or bikes and sometimes that's been a problem too. Those roller blade skates seem to be coated in rubber because they don't make a sound either.

If the skater has good manners, he or she might say "on your left!," which gives fair warning. The bikers either sound a horn or issue the same spoken message.

Of course all this isn't exactly a big deal, but it's something many people

may notice, since walking has become the thing so many of us do, in the name of keeping fit. And I should also mention that I'm not always so preoccupied I don't hear what's going on around me. Au contraire! In fact, sometimes I accidentally overhear, conversations which I'd rather not hear, but as people walk with companions, they talk about many things.

I've noticed that health is a favorite topic and there is often a great deal of discussion regarding various medications, doctors, hospitals and everything else you might think of.

When I walk with a friend we might do the same topic, but as often as not, we like to exchange information about recently-read books or movies just seen. And of course, once in a great while, a social note might creep into the conversation.

That's a polite term for gossip, in case you didn't get it.

Personally, although some days it nearly takes an act of Congress to get me started, I'm delighted that walking has become such an important activity. We all need to exercise and walking is probably the least strenuous, requiring no special equipment and therefore always an available thing we can do. > I find it a pleasant way to socialize with friends who are fellow walkers, and in fact have made new friends right there in the mall.

So there you are—another boring topic, with no redeeming social value, has been covered here in this space.

What can. I say? Should anyone out there see fit to invent a walker's horn, . let me know. Ill go in on it with you.

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BESTT raises funds for Jewish Seniors

Joey Kahn, middle, presents a check to Barbara Gottlieb, Executive Director of Jewish Senior Services, from tzedakah money raised by his first-grade class at Beth El Synagogue Talmud Torah. With him, is Scott Littky, left, director of BESTT. Joey is the son of Bob and Roxanne Kahn.

The funds will be used for a party or field trip for the residents.

'Births Cindi Anderson Rosenberg and Ron Anderson of Vernon Hills, IL, announce the June 20 birth of their daughter, Racket Sarah, named in memory of her great-grandmother, Rose Novak, and her great-grandfather, Sam Rosenberg.

Grandparents are former Omahans Sheila and John Anderson of Houston, TX, Jerry Rosenberg of Skokie, IL, and Shelly Ellman of Laguna Beach, CA.

Editor's Note: Following is the correct birth announcement for Logan Isaac Armstrong. Incorrect information was submitted and one set of grandparents was omitted, Todd and Mindi Armstrong announce the birth of their son, Logan Isaac, named in honor of his cousin, Lori Ann Harris Sweet, and grandfather, Isaac Dloogoff.

Grandparents are Michelle Dloogoff of Shorewood, WI, Steven Dloogoff of Coconut Grove, FL, both formerly of Omaha, and Portialle and Ferdie Armstrong of La Cross, WI. Great-grandmother is Bess (Babe) Aronoff.

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Simmering slowly on the stovetop in a covered pot - whether its an old black cast iron dutch oven or skillet, casserole, oval roaster or a wok with a tight fitting lid - is a style of cooking brought to this country by virtually every immigrant group.

This old kind of cooking featured cuts of meat that improved in the pot and were cooked with simple available ingredients'. Everything was ready when working families came home to eat a delicious hot, hearty meal.

The food of the common folk that conformed to local availability and limitations. For the Jews, cooking attended in a still warm oven evolved out of the prohibition of cooking on the Sabbath. Other families enjoyed ragouts from France, New England boiled dinners, Cajun jambalayas or Hungarian goulash.

The universal slow, moist-cooking techniques tenderizes even the toughest cuts of meat - brisket, short ribs, shanks, shoulder, chuck, eye of the round - all inexpensive and more flavorful. The goal of Cooking Under Cover is to "pay homage to that older style of cooking". Here are 175 dishes to poach, simmer, braise, roast, stew, smother or steam. International and regional favorites bring the old flavors and memories to modern kitchens.

Once considered "strictly family fare" served only at home, these humble dishes are now being served in popular, sophisticated restaurants.

The chapters are starters, soups, fish, poultry, meat, grains, beans and breads, vegetables and desserts. Melt-in-your-mouth Cabbage and Leeks, Mom's Cabbage Rolls, Grandma Bess' Meatballs, and other Jewish dishes are included in these international recipes as are Joey's Osso Bucco milanese, five-bean chili, goulash, sauerbraten, curries and gumbos.

Each recipe has an introduction, the ingredient list, and well-written instructions. It is like having this James Beard cookbook award-winning couple cooking at your elbow - or maybe even the author's Grandma Weller making an old-world Jewish dish like the one that follows.

Silky Farfel with Peas and Carrots "Farfel, Jewish soul food, is one of the world's most satisfying dishes. Cooked with seasonings and liquid, the small, dried pellets of egg noodles absorb moisture and flavor, becoming tender and tasty. , ' A dish of farfel is sublime served on its own or with roasted or grilled chicken, meatloaf, brisket or just about anything else. This version is studded with bits of onions, carrots and peas. Covered cooking makes it almost creamy."

1/4 cup olive oil 2 large carrots, finely diced 1 large Spanish onion, finely diced 1 tbsp. hot Hungarian paprika 1 tbsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste 2 tsps. coarsely ground black pepper, plus more to taste 2 7-oz packages farfel 9-10 cups hot chicken or vegetable stock 2/3 cup frozen or fresh green peas Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat until hot. Add carrots and onions and cook, stirring often, until lightly softened, three-tojour minutes. Add paprika, 1 tbsp. salt, pepper and farfel. Cook, stirring, over high heat for several minutes to release flavor of paprika. Stir in five cups of stock; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring once, for 10 minutes. ,'•••' Stir in three more cups of stock. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring twice.

Add one cup of stock and stir thoroughly. Couer and cook for IS minutes.

If farfel is not tender and liquid is almost absorbed, add remaining one cup stock and cook for 10 minutes more or until farfel is tender.

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.; "Ellen is my lifeline." ; Molly Rhodes, Livingston apartment resident, is full of praise, and appreciation for her Linkages volunteer, Eilen PJatt. ... ' Linkages is an intergenerational program in which families are matched with seniors living independently^!!1 ourcbmihunity. This outreach program utilizes the services of our local Jewish agencies, Jewish Family Service and Jewish Senior Services, bb help strengthen the bond between generations and improve the quality of people's lives. :The Linkages program started in the fall of 1997.

Several families are currently "linked" with older adults who live in Omaha and surrounding areas.

An example of one such relationship is that between Ellen Platt and Molly Rhodes.

"I have always been a very independent person," Molly Rhodes, left, is a Linkages partner with said Rhodes, "and I found it difficult to accept the Ellen Platt in this program .of JSS and JFS. fact that I needed some help. Without Ellen, I >)'!' , Rhodes laughed as she said, "We both like to talk „.

- there's .never a gap in, the conversation!" .,^ tjakq me ifor groceries and to social outings. Her voice took on a more serious tone as she relatffiom our first meeting:when we were introduced . ed, "Ellen gives so much of her time and support; a we had no problem communicating. We like the definite friendship has developed and I feel we lissame things,'concerts, movies, reading." ten to each other."

"I wanted to get involved with the program, because I value and enjoy older people . . . they have such stories and experiences;" said Platt. "I hoped for a rewarding relationship and a nice new friendship." .

Platt, as well as Rhodes, stated she felt comfortable immediately with each other.

"We are friends just like any other friendship; we enjoy the time we spend together and I love her company," Platt added. "We both get something from the relationship. I don't feel I am'offering a service to someone; it's a lot more than that. We are friends and care about each other."

Platt and Rhodes check in regularly with each other; usually once a week by phone and about twice a month in person.

"We go out for dinner; I visit her when she is in the hospital; I help her with things around her apartment, and we just talk to one another," Platt said she sees this as a long-term relationship and added that, "the smallest things we can do for one another makes such a difference in people's lives." . Shane Kotok is the director of community outreach services for Jewish Senior Services. She said about Linkages, "I am so excited about this program. We have many individuals who are geographically distant from their families. (continued on page 11) ", '

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Speaking professionally, I have seen how isolation and depression affects people. This program brings people together where everyone gets something positive out of the experience."

According to Kotok, this program has something for everyone.

"If you are looking for. your children to have a meaningful relationship with a grandparent-like companion, or you have a few hours to give of your time to help a Jewish senior, this program could be for you. If you have little spare time but want to make a difference in someone's life by providing a phone call once a week, this program could be for you. If your child's organization is looking for a one-time project, you need to do a community service project for school, or you are looking for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah project, this program could be for you," she continued. "If you are a senior with little or no family in town, or you are a family with no nearby grandparents, or you just have some extra

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A condition that shares the same symptoms as A slow warm-up is best to avoid sudden temperacommon asthma is 'exercise-induced' asthma: chest ture change in the airways. Ten to 15 minutes of tightness, wheezing, shortness of breath and lower-level activity allows the body to warm and coughing. It acquired is own name because a small humidify incoming ah* and air passages. In cold or percentage of people only experience these symp- dry environments, a mask may satisfactorily warm toms during or after exercise. However, these the air and reduce the chance of wheezing. symptoms more commonly occur in known asthThe athlete should also avoid exposure to air polmatics and more than 80% of asthma sufferers lution and allergens when possible. Athletes develop exercise-induced asthma. should run away from busy streets, running This statistic often scares asthma sufferers away indoors, if necessary, and when pollen levels are from exercise and at times, they are even forbidden not high, as in the early morning. to exercise by parents or their health professionals.

Exercise and sports participation are beneficial Because asthma is a constriction of the air pas- for all people, including asthma sufferers. Pre-medsages that results in reduced breathing capacity, ication and minimizing the factors that provoke many athletes feel this automatically eliminates asthma can allow even these athletes to partici: them from sporting events. pate. , However, recent research suggests that avoiding Mike Bartels is the clinic director for orthoexercise many actually be counterproductive. Many pedic, sports and industrial physical therapy people may not realize is that aerobically-fit indi- at Excel Physical Therapy, Inc., at Clarkson viduals are able to reduce the effects of asthma by Sports Medicine Center. delaying or even preventing the onset of wheezing during exercise.

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Health and Human Services . issues heat alert; High temperatures and high humidity can be a deadly combination

High temperatures and high humidity put people in the danger zone for heat stroke and heat exhaustion, according to health officials in the Nebraska Health and Human Services System.

The body normally cools itself by sweating. High temperatures and high humidity are a deadly combination because when the humidity level is high, sweat doesn't evaporate as quickly, and body temperature rises.

People should take it easy when temperatures reach the 90s and humidity levels are 35 percent or greater, said state epidemiologist Dr. Tom Safranek.

"Don't overexert yourself outdoors, drink lots of water, and try to spend time in air conditioned places," he said. "People don't take the threat of heat stroke seriously enough."

Heat stroke, the most serious heat-related illness, is a medical emergency. The body's temperature rises to 105 degrees or greater. Symptoms include hot dry skin, rapid heartbeat, shallow breathing, disorientation, delirium, and coma. Someone with heat stroke should be moved into the shade or into an air-conditioned location and emergency medical assistance should be summoned.

Heat exhaustion is a form of heat-related illness that can develop following several days' exposure to high temperatures. Its symptoms include rapid heartbeat, cold clammy skin, nausea, dizziness, weakness, and fatigue..Someone suffering from heat exhaustion should be moved into the 'shade or into an air-conditioned location immediately. If the individual's temperature;exceeds 102 degrees, seek emergency medical assistance. ; ;. •• ' ;,' ,Jhe risk for heat-related illness ,and:,death ishigher for infants and the elderly because their bodies'do not regulate temperature as well; Others who are at increased risk are the obese, the more chronically ill (which includes those with heart disease, high blood pressure and asthma), and people who take certain medications, such as antidepressants and tranquilizers, that interfere with, the body's temperature regulation.

Heat-related illneBS and death are readily preventable. Here are some tips for times when the temperature and humidity levels are high: * Spend as much time as possible in air-conditioned places * Drink plenty of water * Wear loose, light-colored clothing * Eat light meals * Avoid drinking alcohol * If outdoor activity is unavoidable, slow your pace and take frequent rest breaks to cool To protect your skin, use a sunscreen lotion with a protective factor of 15 or greater and wear a wide-brimmed hat, long-sleeved shirt and pants.

Sunburn interferes with the body's job of heat dissipation, and too much sun exposure is a risk factor for skin cancer.

Being in an air-conditioned place for a few hours each day will reduce the risk of heat-related illness. Fans can be a source of relief, but the higher the humidity, the less cooling relief they provide because air movement at high levels of humidity can increase heat stress. ' ' .

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Colon cancer is a killer that prefers to work covertly Encouraging news In and quietly, according to the American Gastroenterolog- preventing colon cancer. ical Association, one of the We now have the technolfive medical groups that ogy to detect pre-cancerpublished the guidelines. ous cells before they even The key is to catch the killer become dangerous. early, before the damage can The recommendation for be done. Technology to "increased risk" individuals detect pre-cancerous cells (people with close relatives before they become dan- who have had colorectal cangerous now exists. cer or people with a history According to the Amer- of inflammatory bowel disican Cancer Society, an esti- ease) is that the screenings mated 135,000 new cases of should begin at age 40. colorectal cancer are diagThe 16-member indenosed each year, and nearly pendent panel that devel55,000 people die from the oped the guidelines repredisease annually. About 75 sented individuals in the percent of all new cases fields of medicine, nursing, occur in men and women consumer advocacy, health with ho known risk factors economics, behavioral scifor the disease, other than ences; and radiology. their age. Even for these Free Brochure " men and .women the guideA free brochure on colon lines recommend an annual cancer is available by calling take-home test for blood in the American Digestive the stool and an exaininaH. Health Foundation at 1-800fion of tH&Mower colon, everyj- • 668-5237- arid asking' for : five years'.: -J-^-? \ extension 333. ~--•••':.:

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• 80% of all breast lumps are benign. - ' • Breast preserving surgery is possible if cancer is detected early.

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Exciting new research on the benefits of exercise shows startling statistics. Quality of life and longevity are dramatically improved. Yet even more important, the 25% of adults who are sedentary shorten their life spans by many years!

The most frightening fact of all is that among today's generation of children, a large number are becoming obese couch potatoes.

One study group of seniors (65 and older) added 2.5 pounds of muscle and lost 4 pounds of fat after just 8 weeks of endurance and strength exercise. They increased their overall muscle strength by almost 50%.

In another study, a group of 90-year-olds exercising three times a week amazingly showed gains in muscle size, strength and ability to walk.

Some actually resumed walking after being confined to wheelchairs.

Declines in aerobic capacity and bone loss are associated with aging and not exercising. We lose muscle as we grow older. Exercise slows and many times reverses - this loss of muscle and bone mineral density, producing a stronger musculoskeletal system. Bone fractures and osteoporosis may be prevented.

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We've known for many years that you should eat a healthful diet, maintain a low cholesterol level and obviously DO NOT smoke. Exercise is a major component of the health package which will allow you to lead a long, fruitful life.

To improve the fitness of your heart through exercise, use your heart rate to measure how hard you should exercise. The best level is 50% - 75% of the maximum rate at which your heart can beat. This chart gives you a target rate in beats per minute.

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B Three 10-minute brisk walks or other exercise are as effective for improving fitness as a single 30-minute session.

B Exercisers alter their body chemistry so it burns up more fat. Fit people burn fat better and faster than fat people.

• P The benefits of regular exercise for both men and women are improved strength, increased energy, stronger bones, a strong heart muscle to withstand heart attack risk, increased resistance to cancer, and an overall feeling of wellness!

B Coronary heart disease can frequently be reversed with exercise. (Adding the statin drugs to your regimen may bring amazing results!)

B Only 1/3 of high school students get regular vigorous exercise, a steep decline from almost 2/3. just ten years ago. Among twelfth-grade girls, only 17% exercise regularly. The health of our children is in jeopardyl

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-100 Completely sedentary. You walk slowly .. .only to the refrigerator, the couch, the kitchen table, or to bed.(The only thing worse is if you also smoke!)

-20 Trying not be to a couch potato. Leisurely household activities. . +20 Easy-paced gardening, lawn-mowing, housework. +40 One-mile stroll a day — or the equivalent. +60 10 minutes of aerobic exercise 3 to 4 times a week. +80 20 minutes of aerobic exercise 3 to 4 times a week. +100 30 minutes of aerobic exercise 4 to 5 times a week.

Changes must be made!

We must... a teach our children to eat a more healthful diet, • find a way to keep teenagers from beginning a life-long smoking addiction, • interest our youth in wanting to build strong, healthy bodies through sports and exercise.

One of the major negatives in a health profile is being completely sedentary. It may lead to obesity and potentially shortens your life span.

THE GBiEJkT BENEFBTS OFEMEBiCBSE! • Strengthens your heart and lungs B Increases the level of HDL ("good" cholesterol) in your blood a Lowers high blood pressure .

B Cuts the risk of heart disease substantially B Improves posture, appearance, and self-esteem B Strengthens bones, reducing fractures and the risk of osteoporosis a Boosts your immune system B Helps control weight and reduces the chance of obesity, a major risk factor for heart problems, diabetes, cancer, and other diseases B Improves sleep

The young generation can learn to thrive in a wonderful new world of plenty!

If you are not in reasonably good physical condition, consult your doctor before beginning an exercise program. Most people should start at the lower range of the target.heart rate, and gradually build to a higher level.

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If you can't make that commitment, don't despair. In studies, the greatest cardiovascular benefit is derived at the first level of exercise —:; when people just become active: housework, gardening, walking.

a increases energy and boosts productivity B Reduces anxiety and depression B Possibly prevents diabetes by enabling your body to use insulin efficiently a Reduces stress B Improves your muscle-to-fat ratio by building or preserving muscle Q Strengthens and tones muscles

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False. The weight you lose by sweating will be quickly replaced by drinking fluids again. This clothing can also cause dangerously high body temperatures, possibly resulting in heat stroke.

2 . To be effective, exercise must hurt. Go for the burn!

False. Overdoing and ignoring warning pain can result in injuries to joints, feet, ankles, legs and back.

3 . All types of exercise, even walking, are enhanced by stretching, warming up, and cooling down.

True. Limbering up and cooling down slowly and gently can prevent even minor stiffness in muscles.

You'll be more likely to exercise again tomorrow.

4 . Regular, moderate activity can reduce your risk of heart disease.

True. Scientists used to believe 20 to 30 sustained minutes of exercise were critical to cardiovascular health. That's still your best bet, but the key is to get up and get moving on a regular basis.

5. 1 Physically active people are more likely to have sudden, fatal heart attacks than Inactive people.

False. No research has shown this. In fact, a number of studies have proven a reduced risk of sudden death for people who are physically active.

6 . Strength training (lifting moderate amounts of \ weights) makes women look muscle-bound and . masculine.

False. The women in weight training studies ended up smaller, not larger. Bodybuilders go to great lengths using extremely heavy weights to build big muscles. .

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Just knowing your total cholesterol level is not enough. Nor does having a 200 or lower cholesterol mean that you are not at risk of a heart attack. You need to know what types of cholesterol comprise your total level. This is called a cholesterol profile. It measures HDL and LDL, two types of "lipoproteins," or protein packages made by the liver to transport fat and cholesterol through the blood.

LDL is the low density lipoprotein that contains the greatest amounts of cholesterol and deposits it against artery walls. The higher your level, the more build-up in your arteries.

For that reason, it is called "bad cholesterol."

HDL is the high density lipoprotein that contains a greater amount of protein and less cholesterol. It sweeps cholesterol away from arterial walls and transports it back to the liver for removal from the body. Researchers have found that people with higher levels of HDL have less chance of heart disease, so HDL is known as "good cholesterol." If you have an extremely high level of HDL, you will never have a heart attack. Pre-menopausal women generally have higher levels of HDL, and this explains in part why younger women have fewer heart attacks than men.

But there does come a day of reckoning.

How high is "high"?

In adults, a total blood cholesterol level above 240 mg/dl warrants immediate medical attention. Any other The Killer-The Proof Your blood cholesterol level is the major predictor of level requires evaluation. The chance that your heart attacks. The higher your blood cholesterol, the cholesterol level may lead to a heart attack depends on greater your risk. Cardiovascular disease kills one million how high your LDL is and the ratio of HDL to total Americans every year. It claims more lives each year than cholesterol. The average HDL for women is 55, for men the next seven leading causes of death combined, and 45. The average LDL for women is 125, for men 130.

The presence of other risk factors — smoking, kills thirteen times as many women as breast cancer! obesity, high blood pressure, angina or other evidence of What Causes Heart Attacks? coronary artery blockage — all heighten the seriousness Saturated fat in our diet raises cholesterol levels' and of your cholesterol level and the likelihood that you will the excess cholesterol builds up as "plaque", in the have a heart attack.; : • arteries (atherosclerosis). Arteries become narrower and The ratio of HDL to total cholesterol is a reliable narrower, much as old water pipes build up scaly mineral predictor of heart disease. The ideal is a sustained deposits. Eventually, one of two things happens. A clot in ratio of 3.5 to 1 or less. For instance, if your total the bloodstream reaches a constricted artery, seals off cholesterol is 180 and your HDL is 60, your ratio is 3 to 1, the flow of blood, and provokes a heart attack. Or, more and plaque is not building up in your arteries. However, a commonly, the deposits themselves become so big that total cholesterol of 200 and an HDL of only 40 is a 5 to 1 they close off the artery's flow. The heart is starved for ratio, indicating potential risk. ' oxygen and its ability to pump blood to the body is This is why total cholesterol does not tell the whole impaired. A heart attack has occurred, causing perma- story. You should know your HDL and its ratio to your total nent damage to the heart, and perhaps death. cholesterol.

Note that the average American man, with a 45 HDL level, would have a total cholesterol level of 158 to meet The "Cholesterol Era" Begins. the ideal 3.5 to 1 ratio.

The most expensive and broadest research program in Tonr Ouksttnl Ural h Important This is a far cry from the medical history began in 1974. The federal government Hmnnr, tbur HDL a UM. Unts 200 cholesterol level «ra Equally Important would spend $150 million on a ten-year study which would generally considered forever alter American lifestyles. "desirable." (Most cardi' The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute recruited ologists are pleased 10 of America's top research cardiologists to open testing when patients achieve centers across the U.S. Over 3,80p men between the ages a 4 to 1 ratio.) The of 35 and 59 were selected for the long-term monitoring of average American blood cholesterol. The study proved unequivocally that woman, with a 55 HDL, lowering your cholesterol reduces your risk of heart atwould have a total chotack. For every 1% that participants lowered their lesterol level of 193 to cholesterol levels, they achieved a 2% reduction in the attain an ideal ratio.

Incidence of heart attack. The average cholesterol level of the men tested was a high 265 mg/dl (milligrams per Diet changes do not deciliter) of blood. When they reduced that level by 25% raise HDL, but lowering your total cholesterol will improve (a reasonably attainable goal), their risk of heart attack your ratio. A life-saving class of medications (called dropped 50%. "statins") will raise your HDL, but only to a small degree.

This earthshaking study led the government in 1984 There are three principal ways to raise your HDL: lose to convene a group of eminent lipid experts to formulate weight, exercise, and stop smoking.

Since LDL is the bad cholesterol circulating in your guidelines for Americans to lower their cholesterol levels arteries, the lower your level the better. It is recommended to live longer, healthier lives.

America soon became aware of the dangers of cho- that your LDL be under 130. If you have had any heart lesterol. Our "Poisoning of America" national advertising problems, your LDL should be under 100. Cardiologists campaign made the public aware of the high saturated fat are gravitating more to lowering LDL levels because of content of coconut oil and palm oil in thousands of food the difficulty of raising HDL. The statin drugs can products. The products were soon reformulated without substantially reduce your LDL level, many times down these deadly oils. That campaign made the public aware to40or50l Triglycerides are another blood fat measured by a lipid that saturated fat Is the major culprit in raising cholesterol levels. (Dietary cholesterol also raises blood cholesterol profile. There is evidence that a high trlglyceride level (over 400 mg/dl) alone does not raise your heart attack risk. levels, but not nearly to the extent of saturated fats.)

Congress's passing the landmark Nutrition Labeling However, in conjunction with a low HDL or a high LDL, and Education Act now allows the public to read labels high triglycerides do indicate increased risk. There are and gauge the amount of fat and other important nutri- excellent medications to reduce triglyceride levels. ents in the food they eat. And because of public demand If You Have A History of Heart Disease.. manufacturers are providing a veritable proliferation of lowAlmost one in three adult Americans have some form fat and fat-free foods for a more health-conscious America. of cardiovascular disease. Over 400,000 bypass surger-

ies and 460,000 angioplasties are performed each year in the United States. . ' If you have had a bypass it is all the more imperative that you have a low cholesterol level. Saphenous veins from your leg become your heart arteries, and they tend to clog up faster than your own original arteries. So you have an increased chance of a bypass artery shutting down.

(Ordinarily the mammary artery is used for one graft because it has a greater patency.) If you have had angioplasty, you obviously have clogged arteries (plaque build-up is never confined to only one artery) so lowering your cholesterol will help reduce further build-up.

Obviously, smoking, which constricts your arteries, ir. absolutely forbidden. Exercise regularly, at least 3 or 4 lime'; a week for 20 to 30 minutes. Reduce your tension level as. much as possible and see a cardiologist regularly. By sil odds he will prescribe one of the statin drugs to lower your cholesterol. They will ordinarily increase your HDL, bu! nci significantly. However, they,should substantially reduce yourLDL (The statin drugs are unbelievably effective and reduce heart attack deaths by up to 42%!)

Major Factors that Affect Cholesterol Levels Saturated fat in the diet is the main culprit in raising cholesterol levels. Meat and dairy products contribute threefourths of the saturated fat in the typical American diet.

Dietary cholesterol also raises your cholesterol level, but somewhat less than saturated fat.

Being overweight can raise your LDL level and lower your HDL level, a double threat to your heart health. Losing weight will lower your LDL and raise your HDL. If you reduce the fat in your diet, you cut down on the richest source of calories. One gram of carbohydrate or protein provides .4 calories; one gram of fat provides.9 calories. A diet higher in carbohydrates and fiber is a good way to reduce and control weight and lower your heart attack risk.

A low-fat diet and weight loss also reduce your risk of many other diseases. There is a strong, proven link between a high-fat diet and many types of cancer, including breast and prostate. ,....-'.."

Exercise lowers LDL and boosts HDL, so it is an excel- ,lent weapon against heart disease. In addition to strengthening and toning your body and burning excess calories to help you lose weight, exercise lowers blood pressure, reduces triglyceride levels, and improves the fitness of your entire body, particularly your heart and lungs.

A major heart attack risk factor is being sedentary.

Twenty to 30 minutes of exercise 3 or 4 times a week is ideal, but you will benefit from exercising in 10-minute increments whenever possible. However, if you are unable . to work this into your schedule, at least take walks and stay active as much as possible. Being a couch potato is extremely dangerous to your well-being!

Some people have an inherited tendency toward high cholesterol levels. When they try to lower their cholesterol by changing their diets, their reductions are influenced by whether they are high or low respo'nders, that is whether a low-fat diet causes a large or small decrease in their cholesterol levels. Most HEART ARTERIES1 BLOOD HOW •eaauLMTonr people can

significantly lower their blood cholesterol by following a diet lower in saturated fat and cholesterol; for those who are low responders, the "statins" — effective, cholesterol-lowering medications — can get them the rest of the way to a healthy level.

Age and gender also play a role. In the United States, blood cholesterol levels in men and women start to rise at about age 20. Average cholesterol levels in women prior to menopause are lower than those of men of the same age, and heart attack rates are quite low. Estrogen is a protector against heart attacks. After menopause, women quickly catch up and actually overtake men's cholesterol levels and heart attack rates. Heart attack is considered a male disease; however, more women than men die of cardiovascular-related diseases! Every woman should check with her doctor during menopause to see if she is a candidate for estrogen replacement, which reduces the risk of heart attack.

You're In Charge Most people can benefit from reducing their cholesterol.

Lowering cholesterol slows the fatty build-up in the arteries arid in some people can actually lessen the build-up already there. Even if you have no other risk factors, you will greatly reduce your risk of heart disease by lowering your high blood cholesterol. Eating low-fat, heart-healthy foods, being physically active, and losing weight are important things everyone can do to help lower their levels.

You are in charge of your destiny and have the opportunity to make changes that will greatly reduce your chances of having a heart attack and enable you to lead a longer, more healthful life.

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The study examined 238 women with breast or ovarian cancer, or both, whose family histories showed a strong likelihood of genetic mutation.

Researchers found that women who had breast cancer but no genetic mutation developed ovarian cancer at the rate of under 2 in 1,000 women in the general population, which is about the same rate as that of women who have never had breast cancer, Frank said.

But with a genetic mutation, the incidence of ovarian cancer rose to over a 1 in 100 chance.

About 186,000 American women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and 44,000 women will die of the disease in the same period.

By contrast, some 26,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year — and half that number, 13,000, will die of the disease each year.

Dale Mintz, national director of health education for Hadassah, which has increasingly focused its attention on women's health issues, was interested in news of the study, but questioned the source of the findings.

"I'd rather see large studies done by a university or the National Cancer Institute, because Myriad has a self-interest, and I'd rather see them done where they are pure science," she said.

It costs an individual, or her insurance company, $2,400 for Myriad to do a full sequencing of the genes BRCA1 and BRCA2. A search for mutations at the three points where they are most often found g among Ashkenazi Jews coats $450, Frank said. | Frank acknowledged "we do have self-interest," \ which is why he said his company cooperated with medical institutions.

"Anybody else doing this analysis using bur methods would come up with exactly the same conclusions," he said.

Mintz of Hadassah also expressed concern about potential discrimination by insurance companies against women who have found certain genetic mutations.

Frank said in the two years since Myriad began offering the breast cancer genetic testing, "I don't think there's a single report of a woman who had that test whose insurance was lost or who had her premium fates raised."

But Mintz said there was reason for long-term concern. If women do get tested and later become victims of the disease, "the insurance companies can say that they won't pay for the surgical removal of cancerous breasts or ovaries* because the disease is considered a pre-existing condition, she said:; "It has not happened but the fear is there because there is no law yet preventing discrimination," she added.

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SAN FRANCISCO (JTA) - Three months ago, Marcy Levey-Klassen got a call from her younger sister, Jane Levey.

Levey, 37, was in Boston's Beth Israel Hospital.

She was having trouble staying hydrated. Within 24 hours, Levey was diagnosed with a rare form .of leukemia, hospitalized immediately and started on chemotherapy.

"It came out of nowhere," said Levey-Klassen.

"They say if s environmental, not genetic."

Unable to get Levey's leukemia under control, Beth Israel transferred her to Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York for a course of experimental chemotherapy.

Now Levey's future depends on two things: that her leukemia go into remission and that a matching bone marrow donor be found. She's stall waiting.

"None of us are a match for my sister," said Levey-Klassen.

The most likely place to find a match is within a patient's family, Levey-Klassen said. The next resource is the registry of the National Marrow Donor Program. The program estimates the survival rate for patients receiving marrow transplants is 40 to 60 percent. These are patients for whom the disease would be fatal without the trans-

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plant. The average patient has an 80% chance of finding a matching donor in the registry.

According to Susan Flemer, bone marrow supervisor at San Francisco's Blood Centers of the Pacific, being tested involves filling out forms and having a small amount of blood drawn — about a 15-minute process. • The blood is later tested for three antigens, and this information, along with the person's name, is added to the registry. Currently almost 3.2 million people are registered internationally. Those who come up as possible matches undergo further blood tests to see if all six of the necessary antigens match. The actual procedure is done in a hospital, under general anesthesia or a spinal block. The marrow is extracted with a needle from the hip and taken to the recipient's location by personal courier.

According to Flemer, the donor usually stays overnight at the hospital for observation and will experience slight discomfort after the procedure.

The marrow replenishes itself in four to six weeks.

"The prospect of saving a life overshadows whatever discomfort there is," said Levey-Klassen, whose name is already in the donor registry. "For me, it's more of a spiritual blessing to be able to save someone's life."

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Last October, I found a mole on the left hip of a patient I'll call 'Karen'. The mole was only about the size of the point of a felt-tip pen.

"I thought it was just a bad freckle," she said.

I biopsied the area and sent the tissue to the lab for testing. A few days later, the report came back positive. Her mole was malignant, indicating a melanoma, or skin cancer. I removed the cancerous tissue and scheduled a follow-up appointment for her with an oncologist. .

"The oncologist said that Dr. Schlessinger had caught everything in time," Karen noted.

"Thankfully, I didn't need cancer treatment."

Everyone should know that flat, dark moles can be mqre dangerous than the raised moles people usually worry about. It's moles that don't seem to change or change gradually that can later cause the most concern.

Karen's experience has changed the way she treats her skin. "I used to tan a lot and used tanning booths, too," she said. "Now, I really protect myself whenever I'm in the sun."

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Angela Selzle, left, and Tiffany Thomas dance Tweedledee and Tweedledum from Alice in Wonderland at the Summer Arts Festival. The girls are in the upper-level ballet classes, which include two classes a week and pointe class. The 1998-99 calendar also includes the biennial recital, a major production of the dance program, featuring all 200+ students and their teachers in four evening performances in May. This is the JCC's 16th year of offering dance classes.

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Current research concludes that exercise is goodfor people of all ages. Exercise programs can be' developed for all fitness levels, personal handicaps and/or personal goals. Exercise can help to maintain or improve many problematic conditions.

Some of the benefits of exercise include: * improved heart function; * improved breathing; * blood pressure control; • * improved muscle strength and endurance; * reduced risk of osteoporosis; * weight control; * diabetes control; * stress management; . *less depression, anxiety and fatigue; * and many more psychological and physical benefits!

The Jewish Community Center's professional Fitness Center Staff can give you up-to-date information about exercise, health and nutrition. All of our staff have bachelor's degrees in the health/fitness field.

We offer a variety of programs, classes or personal training packages that will suit your' needs. Two incentive programs have been developed to help JCC members stay focused on their goals. Prizes are given to those who complete certain challenges.

The JCC is. building for the future needs of the community. Our new state of-the-art Fitness Center will offer us the opportunity to incorporate many new and exciting programs.

What better time to join the JCC than now? Stop in or give us a call at 334-6423, and let us help you reach your fitness goals.

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(NAPS)—The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first health claim for a specific food, which reads: "Soluable fiber from oatmeal, as part of a low saturated fat, low cholesterol diet, may reduce the risk of heart disease."

The Summer Basketball Camp, sponsored by the Jewish Community Center, will feature members of the Harlem Globetrotters, Aug. 3-7.

Geared to aspiring basketball players, the specialty camp will develop leadership skills, improve basketball skills, generate appreciation for physical fitness and enhance the student's athletic experience.

Athletes, both boys and girls, between the ages of 6-16, can register for either morning or afternoon sessions, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m., Monday through Friday, Aug. 3-7. The cost is $145 for JCC members and $185 for non-members, which includes an official Harlem Globetrotters t-shirt and an autographed picture of the Globetrotters.

The deadline for registration is July 27. For more information, call 334-6424.

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She and her husband, Nelson, spend the summer months at their home in Aspen, CO. Gordman has joined the Aspen Running Club and runs twice a week with them and three-to-four times a week on her own. She quit running competitively about five years ago.

• Nelson used to run, but no more after two knee surgeries. Linda sometimes joins him, but "he loves it and I tolerate it!" she joked.

A vegetarian for nearly 18 years, Gordman recently added meat back into her diet after consulting with her trainer, who said, "Listen to your body and do what it is telling you."

The result? Some meat, yes, but also fewer sweets and deserts and still balance in her diet.

The road taken by both Bucky Greenberg and 1 Linda Gordman is one t h a t would meet the | approval of health care professionals. Before beginning any new regimen, either in exercise or diet, the advice of a doctor is important.

"I pray for many years of pursuing the things that I like to do," Gordman noted. "You only have one life...live it the best way you can!"

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