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Jeff Kirshenbaum, Wendy Goldberg honored with Young Leadership Awards

by Sarah Needelman, Federation Communications Intern

Jeff Kirshenbaum has been selected as the 1999 Justin Greenberg Memorial Young Leadership Award winner; f Wendy Goldberg has ' , been selected for the I 1999 Lois Jeanne Schrager Young Leadership Award. They will be honored at the Annual Meeting of the Jewish Federation of Omaha on June 26, 7 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center.

Kirshenbaum, nominated by NCJW, is very Jeff Kirshenbaum active in the community. He was elected to the Jewish Community Center Board in 1996 and .serves on the JCC Executive and the Building and Grounds Committees.

Jeffrey Aizenberg, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Center, saidt, "Jeff has devoted The Spiegal family, back row: Justin; mid- much of his time, as well as his outstanding taldle row: Joseph, Jeffrey and Devra; in front: ents, in helping design and develop operations for the new Phil Sokolof Fitness Center. Jeff has been Andrew. ... Andrew Spiegal was a sophomore at Westside •high School when-his father,'Jeffrey,-was .diagnosed with, cancer. The 16-year-old made the decision to dedicate his time and energy to help care for his dad until his recent death in May. This decision meant giving up time for his friends and school activities. Spiegal was even granted permission to.leave school early so he could go home to help his father with meals, cleaning and simply getting around the house.

Andrew did not do this alone; he had the support of his mother, two older brothers and home health nurses.

"It was not always easy," explained Spiegal.

"Helping Dad up the stairs and getting him dressed were tasks that were often very difficult."

Despite loving care, the cancer took Jeffrey Spiegel's life on May 9. He was only 47 years old.

Spiegal takes comfort in knowing he was there for his father whenever he needed him. He loved spending time with him and learned to cherish every moment.

"By helping my father, I truly learned the value of time.' You never know if one little moment will be the last, so you must enjoy every second," he

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State awards Blumkin Home $60,000 grant

effective not only in leading the Center to providing a first-class, state-ofthe-art facility, but has been able to bring into the Center many young Jewish adults who had been previously working out at other facilities."

"Jeff is always willing to volunteer and take an , active role in any project Jjj that requires his knowl/ j edge and expertise," said •'.7 Vicki Sanford, nominat/ J ing chairperson for «r j o , J L NCJW. "Once he sets out Wendy Goldberg to a c c o m p l i 8 h a task> y o u can be well assured the project will be followed through to completion. . Kirshenbaum's other community involvements include: participation in JOLT (Jewish Omaha Leadership Training); a founding member of the Federation's Junior Pacesetter Division; serving as Young Men's Division Co-chairman for the Annual Campaign; past chairman of the JCC Health and (Continued on page 7)

JCC garners awards at Biennial

by Wendy Goldberg

by Barbara Gottlieb; JSS ExecutiveDirector

The Rose Blumkin Jewish Home, in collaboration with Ray Weinberg. of Silverstone Consulting and ARAMARK, the food service provider for the Jewish Senior Services, have received a $60,000 grant from the State of Nebraska to work together on a project that will positively impact the residents' quality of care.

Ray Weinberg and I first met to discuss the need for help in the area of human resources. With the labor situation being so severe in the state and the nation, we realized steps needed to be taken to impact staff retention.

Tom Moloney, Program Coordinator for the Nebraska Worker Training Program, was notified about the need to fund a training program that would help both the managers and the "hands-on" s a i d . ;.;'..

• : " • • ' • - • . . staff in the areas of orientation, re-orientation for For Spiegal, this is exactly what he did and current staff, supervisory training, communication, every day with his father became a favorite mem- recognizing employee contributions, coaching/men; ory. toring and team leadership.

• As a~ result of Spiegel's constant care for his The Rose Blumkin Jewish Home is the first nonfather, he has been recognized with a Profile of profit health care facility to receive such a grant Excellence Award from KMTV-Channel 3, Silvia Rqftman, Board President stated, "We have Children's Hospital and American National the best nursing and administrative personnel a t : Bank. He won the award in the "Family Ties" this home and anything we can do to retain these category. good employees will only benefit the residents, who K Spiegal is not only proud of his award but deserve the best* , pleased with the message it sends to the Omaha During this one-year training session, the followcommunity. ing goals have been outlined: ,' "It shows people how much I love my dad and • Improve measurable quality of care and quality how much time and energy I spent helping him," of life for residents at the Home. he noted.

•Develop a model, for assessing and improving Spiegal, now a junior at .Westside, does not employee retention for three industries characterknow what the future holds, but he will follow his ized by high turnover- long term care; food service father's advice.

•; • ' and housekeeping. ' • ; "My dad told me I should only choose an occu• Measure results of retention program. ; pation I really care about," Spiegal recalled. "I • Develop a management program that is selfknow my father will be proud of me as long as I perpetuating and carries on beyond the grant year.

1 amhappy/ (Continued on page 11)

Wendy Goldberg,Mark $»nfbnl, Kiinberly Robinson and Jeffrey Aizenbefff attended the Jewish Community Centers Association Biennial fait month in. Boston. (Not pictured: VtddSanford) ; The Omaha JCC was recognized with Awards for Achievement in Marketing, Membership Development, and Revenue Development;'and received a Merit Award for its brochures.

Our new JCC facility was a highlight at a workshop entitled, "Concrete Visions from the Field: Architecture, Parenting and Programming."

Architect and JCC President Mark Sanford. was invited to share a presentation focusing on our state of the art Child Development Center.

Sanford's presentation was "spectacular," according to participants. The slide presentation included sketched drawings of the initial visions by parents and staff,.images of construction as well as of children enjoying the center.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 3 Bagels & Bible, 9:30 a.m., at Temple C Temple Israel Family Havdalah Outing, { 4:30 p.m.

P Humash Class, 7:45 p.m., at Beth El

and SAM (BUTCH) ELLIS Sam Ellis of Portland, OR, formerly of Omaha and Lincoln, has died at the age of 901 Services

by Daniel Fellman, were held May 5 in Portland. rabbinical student, HUCHe was preceded in death by his wife, Anne; sisJIR, Cincinnati, OH ter, Sarah Greenstone; and brothers, Lewis and Parasha Bamidbar Ben. A lot has been made this year of the census.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Every 10 years, we Americans participate in a Alan and Peggy Ellis; two granddaughters, Elaina national counting of souls. We are told that the Ellis and Jessica Joy-Ellis; and nieces. counting will determine how the federal government will apportion funds and representatives.

JAYLASHENSKY But mostly, the census is another chore, just Jay Lashinsky died May 24 at the age of 65. another form in the mail pile waiting to be com- Services were held May 26 a t Golden Hill pleted.

Cemetery.

It seems as if the U.S. Census, while largely comSurvivors include his wife, Barbara; daughters pleting the goal of counting those currently living and sons-in-law, Beth and John Goodwin, Debbie within the borders of this country, misses a and S t u a r t Winograd and Laura and Jeff greater, and potentially much more powerful Goldstein; five grandchildren; sister and brotherimpact. in-law, Grace and Ben Lebowich; sister., Elaine The act of counting a population can be viewed as Tepperman; brother and sister-in-law, Bernard and • a raw, scientific counting, or it can be viewed as a* Marcia Lashinsky; and sister-in-law and brothermuch deeper web of connection between genera- in-law, Carole and Phil Wizer.

• tions. When we stop to count ourselves, we are Memorials to charity of choice. forced to think about those with whom we share a dwelling. We are forced to consider our families. In FRIEDA B. MILDER essence, we are forced to consider both our ancesFrieda B. Milder died in ,Ventura, CA, at the age tors and our dependents. of 89.

• Funny thing, but the lesson is not some new realShe was preceded in death by her husband, ization. Old Harry Truman, thirty-third president Howard. : of the United States, was right.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, T h e only thing new in the world is the history Judy and Howard Vann of Omaha, and Dr. Joel one has not yet learned" was a favorite saying of and Serena Milder of Port Hueneme, CA; six the man from Missouri. And aB 'we partake in a grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother census, we relearn a lesson taught centuries ago to and sister-in-law, Dr. Norman and Esther Bolker our ancestors in the wilderness, and recorded in ofCorvallis, OR. the opening chapters of the book of Numbers.

Memorials to Temple Beth Torah, 7620 Foothill As the Israelites are encamped b'midbar, in the Rd., Ventura, CA 93003. desert, Moses and Aaron receive an order from the Almighty to make a counting of the people. But for HARRY LEVENSON what end?

Harry Levinson died May 26 at the age of 90.

Surely, if God is all-knowing and omnipotent Services were held May 30 in Lincoln. then God must know not just the full Israelite popMr. Levinson was co-owner of the Levinson ulation, but also the full world population! So why Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Company in make the Israelites endure a census? Must Moses Omaha's Old Market. really know if Aunt Sadie has moved in with the Survivors include his wife, Ruth; sisters-in-law, Steinbergs during the past ten years?

Bernice Katskee of Lincoln, Dorothy Bergen of The answer is a resounding "yes." Taking a count Oakland, CA, Evelyn Wittman of San Jose, CA, not only helps keep track of everyone, it helps and Shirley Frank of Indianapolis. emphasize the importance of each and every perMemorials to Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 3219 son.

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Each soul counts. Each soul has meaning. Each soul has value.

The census helps us see ourselves as a link between the generations. When we stop to count, & SUNDAY.JUNE4 8. we inevitably look back towards our ancestors. And S Adult Education Program, 10:15 a.m., Beth El s almost just as often, we think of our progeny, A RBJH Volunteer Recognition, Noon A whether with us, or still just imagined. Taking v NCJW Training, 10 a.m., at Beth Friedman's V part in the census helps us connect with our vital E E role in the ongoing saga of humanity. home, 16666 Farnam In looking backwards and forwards, we can give honor and sanctity to those who made our lives MONDAY, JUNE 5 possible. And we can dream of heights not yet YES Program, 9:30 a.m. reached.

CJL Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

The Israelite people found themselves in the TUESDAY, JUNE 6 wilderness, physically, emotionally, spiritually.

BBYO Night, 6 p.m.

Taking a census gave.the people a past and a JCC Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. future.

Friedel Jewish Academy Board Meeting, Perchance the U.S. Census can accomplish the 7:30 p.m., at FJA Commons same goal.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 NCCJ Annual Humanitarian Award Dinner, Holiday Inn Central THURSDAY, JUNE 8 Walk-in Drop-in, 9:30 a.m.

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Memorials to Indian Hills Community College, 525 Grandview, Ave., Ottumwa, IA 52501.

GEORGE WRIGHT George Wright died May 22 at the age of 71.

Services were held in Oklahoma City.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; daughters and sons-in-law, Kimberly and Curtis Spivey of Oklahoma City, and Kelly and Jimmy Liddell of Edmond, OK; granddaughter, Gabriella Spivey of Oklahoma City; fcrother-in-law, Norman Smeerin of Omaha, and his wife, Shirlee. . Memorials to the American Heart Association or Temple B'nai Israel of Oklahoma City.

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Toddlers through children in the primary grades are encouraged to bring their families. Officiated by the rabbi and Patty Nogg; Shabbat services, 8 p.m. Rabbi Debbie Stiel and Cantor Jennifer Blum will officiate. Rabbi Stiel will give the sermon. The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by Shari and Alan Langnas in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Erica, and by Paula and Mark Robinson in honor of the naming of their daughter, '-Ava Marie Robinson. ' - .

SATURDAY: Bagels and Bible, 9:30-10:15 a.m.; Shabbat morning service, 10:30 a.m. E r i c a Michelle Langnas, daughter of Shari and Alan Langnas, will become a Bat Mitzvah.

SITTER SERVICE is available each Friday evening, Saturday mornings for Bagels and Bible and the worship service, as well as Sunday mornings when there is Religious School. Cost is $2 per family. Make a reservation at the Temple office.

CONFIRMATION Thursday, J u n e 8, 7:30 p.m. Join our confirmands, their families and friends, in this Shavuot service. Confirmands are: Lauren Elise Feigin, Igor Ginzburg, Max David Goldberg, Nicholas Evan Jacobson, Rachel Lynn Javitch, Stephen Allen Sternberg, Adam Nathaniel Waldbaum, Andrew John Weinberg, and Aaron Jacob Wolfson.

Following the service, the confirmands' parents, Judith Feigin and Philip Feigin, Laurie and Paul Gerber, Larisa and Arkadiy Ginzburg, Jennine and Marvin Goldberg, Sheila Lee and Mark Jacobson, Karen and Gary Javitch, Mary and Walter Sternberg, Nath and Jon Waldbaum, Babs and Mike Weinberg, and Sara and Doug Wolfson invite everyone to a special Oneg Shabbat.

SHAVUOT FRIDAY, J u n e 9: Morning service and Yizkor, 10:30 a.m.

Services officiated by Cantor Michael Weisser.

FRIDAY: Sabbath Eve service, 7:45 p.m. Luke Tyburski, son of John Tyburski, will become a Bar Mitzvah.

SUNDAY; Religious School Barbeque at the Lemon's Farm, 10 am.-l pjn.

MONDAY: Adult Hebrew crash course, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY: Adult Education-Pirke Avot, 7 pan.

Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-noon. Services conducted by Rabbi Howard Kutner.

FRTOAY: Services, 7 p.m. West Omaha Minyan a t the home of Donald and Maggie Gerber, 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY: Shabbos services, 8:45 a.m.; Pirkei Avos class with Rabbi Kutner, 8 p.m.; Mincha, 8:30 pan.; Havdalah, 9:43 pan.

SUNDAY: Services, 9 a.m. and 8:40 p.m.

WEEKDAYS: Services, 7 a.m. and 8:40 p.m.

TUESDAY: Sisterhood Board Meeting, 10 ajn.; Class with Rabbi Shlomo Levin, 7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY: Rabbi's Talmud Class, 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAY: Morning Services, 7 a.m.; Candlelighting for Erev Shavuot, 8:38 p.m.; Mincha, 8:45 p.m., followed by a shiur on the "Minhagim of Shavuot" and Ma'ariv.

FRIDAY, f i r s t d a y of S h a v u o t : Morning Services, 8:45 a.m.; followed by a dairy lunch; Candlelighting, 8:37 p.m.; Mincha, 8:40 p.m.

Make your reservations for the J u n e 9 Shavuot lunch by J u n e 6; call or e-mail the synagogue.

TIFERETH ISRAEL Member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism • 3219 Sheridan Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68502-5236 423-8569 Services conducted by Rabbi Stanley M. Rosenbaum. Minyan, Monday and Thursday, 7:15 ajn.

FRIDAY: Services, 8 p.m.' ' SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m. , CONFIRMATION FRIDAY, June 9: Join Zac Bryant, Jordan Kenyon, David Mellen and Anatoly Zlotnik and their families to celebrate their confirmation during evening services. An Oneg Shabbat will follow.

B'NAI ISRAEL SYNAG ynsterSt,Cdu:rW Phbne:32247()B 't FRIDAY: Services, 7:30 p.m. The discussion topic will be a book by Professor David Vital-The Future of the Jews." An Oneg Shabbat will follow.

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FRIDAY, June 9: Kabbalat Shabbat at 7:30 p.m.

FRD3AY: Services, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY: Services, 9 a.m., led by Andrew Greenberg. Members of the community are welcome. Services are held in the Herbert Goldsten Chapel, followed by Kiddush. A memorial service is held on the last Shabbat of each month, in memory of residents who have died.

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Services are conducted by Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantors Emil Berkovits and G. Michael Horwitz.

FRDDAY: Services, 6 p.m.

SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m. Anna T u r e t s k y , daughter of Lazar and Margaret Turetsky, will become a Bat Mitzvah. Kiddush following services; Sitter service, 10 ajn.; TSS (Torah Siddur Skills), 10 a.m.; K'tantan, 10:45 a.m.; Shabbat Story time, 11 ajn.,; Humash with Rashi study session, 8:15 p.m.; Minha-Ma'ariy and Havdalah services, 8:45 p.m.

SUNDAY: Services, 9 a.m.; Perek Yomi "Read a Chapter a Day" group, 10:15 aum, WEEKDAYS: Services, 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

SHAVUOT THURSDAY: Special study "Happening" before services, 7 p.m.; Services, 8:45 p.m.; Tikkun Leil Shavuot follows.

FRIDAY: Shaharit, 9-.30 a m ; MnchaMa'ariv,6 pan.

SATURDAY: Shaharit, Yizkor and dedication of memorial of plaques, 9:30 a.m.; Mincha/Ma'ariv, 8:45 p.m.

B'nai Mitzvah Jordon Steel Kenik, son of Dr. and Mrs. Jay Kenik, will become a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, June 10, at Temple Israel.

A seventh grade superior honor roll student at Central Middle School, he was selected to participate in the Duke University Talent Identification Program and was a state qualifier for SAT scores. He enjoys tennis, baseball and reading. In addition, he played USTATeam Tennis 1999 and 2000, ranking 5th for Nebraska Junior Tennis, 1999. For his Mitzvah project, Jordan worked at Quality Living, helping residents in the technology room.

Jordan has a sister, Samantha.

Grandparents are Tom and Wanda Steel and the late Sam and Sylvia Kenik.

J a c o b Charles Shkolnick, son of Judy and Stuart Shkolnick of Des Moines, IA, will become a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, June 10, at Temple B'nai Jeshurun in Des Moines.

A sixth grade honor student at Clive Elementary, Jacob is on i the board of Kids Bank, Splays violin in the hongors orchestra and was selected for honors choir. He enjoys music, computers and space exploration. For his Mitzvah project, he is collecting school supplies for the West Des Moines Community Services.

Jake has two sisters, Jordan, 10, and Jillian, 8.

Grandparents are Renee and Moe Handleman and Rdd and Lois Shkolnick.

• Great-grandmother is Ethel Greenblatt.

PERSONAL We would like to thank everyone for the donations, cards and support offered us in memory of our mother, Beverly Franklin. Your caring has meant a great deal to us in this difficult time.

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Leaving Lebanon For more than two decades, Israel has stationed troops in southern Lebanon to protect Israel's northern border from attack. The attacks did not come from the Lebanese people, however, t h e y came first from Palestinians and then from Hezbollah.

The (Christian, not Muslim) Lebanese, have, for the most part, fled southern Lebanon for France, England and the United States. Once the ruling power of a free and open Lebanon, whose capital city of Beirut was once called the "Paris of the Middle East," the Christian Lebanese found themselves squeezed out of power.

While first a civil war raged in Lebanon, eventually Syrian-backed terrorists took control. The ill-fated war of 1984, led by then Israeli general Ariel Sharon, was driven by Israel's desire to keep the katuysha rockets from landing on the northernmost towns and kibbutzim.

The war failed; Israel was blamed

for the massacre in the SabraShatilla camps housing displaced Palestinians, and it became Israel's Vietnam, a war to protest and an army posting to fear.

And now, the last Israeli soldier has left the "security zone" in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah is cheering, and thousands of Christian Lebanese refugees are streaming across the border into Israel. And Israel has welcomed them. (In fact, United Jewish Communities is collecting clothing, toys and toiletries for its "Bundles of Hope Campaign" for 6500 adults and children now housed in Israel. Bring in your contribution to the Omaha Federation offices today.)

Hafez Assad must be pretty happy, too. His brother will continue to control the poppy fields of the Baaka Valley, sending tons of heroin and cocaine into Western Europe and the United States. And Lebanon is not only free of Jews, but of Christians.

Is Israel next?

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What Israel does not need: more lawyers

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Haifa-Israelis who are constantly looking for instances where Israel holds a world record, may point, though not necessarily with pride, to the fact that no other country in the world has as large a number of lawyers in proportion to population as does Israel.

Four years ago there was one lawyer for every 400 of population. Today the figure is closer to one for every 300. In other terms, it is noted that the 20,000 lawyers are double the number of taxicabs.

Five years ago there were only 10,000 lawyers.

This year there are about 2500 hopeful students enrolled in the law schools, and when they graduate the figure will rise sharply. In these circumstances one would imagine that the profession must offer bright opportunities for a comfortable living. As a matter of fact, the reverse is true.

Unemployed lawyers are beginning to appear on the welfare rolls, and by year's end it is expected that about a thousand will be on welfare.

Yet this does not discourage the ambitious candidates. Israel has four major law schools, located at the Hebrew University, Tel Aviv University, Bar Han University and the University of Haifa. All of them report that applications for admission exceed their capacity by far. The demand is so great that in the last few years a new educational industry has been established-private law schools. Five of

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Indeed, they fill another function as well; they provide employment for scores of lawyers, some of them not too long out of law school themselves, who fill the teaching positions.

Requirements for admission are not severe.

Little more than a high school diploma is required.

The course of studies is only three and a half years, following which the graduates are ready to take the bar exams. Some of, the; candidates are eliminated, but Israeli youth apply1 themselves with diligence, and large numbers do get through.

Consideration is being given to making the bar exams more difficult. Acceptance into the lawyers' guild is only the first step. There follows a period of apprenticeship which calls for hard work, long hours and low pay.

Veteran lawyers, with established practices, have no fear of the competition, but they do regard the proliferation of new graduates as lowering the general high standards, and throwing the whole profession into disrepute.

Women constitute slightly more than half the law students today. Arabs are about 18%, roughly equivalent to their percentage in the general population.

Theoretically, there should be work for all the

lawyers. The number of cases in the country's judicial system is said to be higher in proportion to population than anywhere else.

We are apparently a litigious people.

The-courts are clogged, and there are long delays before many civil cases get a hearing.

As a result, there is, today, a growing movement to encourage litigants to turn to mediation (in Hebrew, gishur) for solution of their problems.

This is a process in which the two parties, with the assistance of a third person, seek to arrive at an agreed compromise, thus saving both time and money. This is different from arbitration, in which both sides agree in advance to accept the ruling of an agreed-upon arbitrator. In many cases, harassed judges recommend that the two parties try mediation before entering upon long drawn-out court proceedings.

In the final analysis, large numbers of the law school graduates are compelled to abandon their ambitions to practice law and perhaps some day to become judges, and turn to business or the civil • service or other occupations in which their training can prove useful. But there is no reduction in the number of young hopefuls who each year continue to apply for admission to the law schools.

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Letters to the Editor To the Editor: With a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Humanities, I am writing a biography of Tillie Olsen.

As you may know, Tillie was born in 1912 and grew up in Omaha as Tillie Lerner. She attended Central High from 1925-1929. She left Omaha in, probably, early 1930.

I will be in Omaha until Sunday, June 4, searching through archives and am also most eager to talk with anyone who has memories of the Lerner family and of Tillie Lerner in particular. I'll be staying at the Comfort Inn on Dodge Street (3431000) and would be delighted to hear from everyone who has recollections to share.

If we miss each other in Omaha, please call me at 1-225-766-5816, e-mail me at : preid@anixl.snccJsu.edu, or write me at the English Department, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803.

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To the Editor: With reference to Arthur Epstein's letter in the May 19 issue, please be advised of an error. • His conclusion that just six symbolic candles were displayed at the Nebraska Holocaust Commemoration in Lincoln is incorrect. Each year at the capitol (this one being no exception), additional candles are used to commemorate the loss of an estimated five million others, as well as the six million Jews. Further, mention of all victims was, as always, reiterated by speakers during the very solemn and moving program.

The event attracted an audience in excess of 300 people, at least half of whom were members of faiths other than Judaism. In addition to the annual event at the State Capitol, there is also a service held at Tifereth Israel Synagogue honoring the survivors and in memory of all those lost in the Holocaust.

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calls on Russian leadership Behind the ADL to denounce anti-Semitism Headlines by Todd Gutnick New York, NY - Concerned with the re-emergence of anti-Semitism on Russian state-run television, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) called on the Russian leadership to condemn all attempts to exploit prejudices or stereotypes for political gain.

"We were encouraged by an earlier statement by President Vladimir Putin in which he pledged to take measures against anti-Semitism in Russia," said Lev Krichevsky, Director of ADL's Moscow Office.

"Russia's leadership must now show its commitment to countering manifestations of prejudice on state-owned television and elsewhere."

On May 21st, ORT, a state-owned television network, broadcast a news report that attacked media magnate Vladimir Goussinsky, using stereotypes of Jews as "dual citizens* who care more about Israel than about the interests of their own country. ORT emphasized Goussinsky's Jewish background and his connections to Israel by showing the magnate surrounded by Israeli politicians and Orthodox Jews.

As President Bill Clinton prepares to visit Moscow next month, the League hopes that the United States will strongly communicate to President Putin that the use of antiSemitism, prejudice and the scapegoating of minorities has no place in the Russian Federation.

State-owned television covers more

than 90 percent of the territory of the Russian Federation. ORT (not connected to the non-profit Women's American ORT) has resorted to antiSemitism in its reports before.

Last December, an ORT broadcast referred to the Russian Jewish Congress, of which Goussinsky is President, as a "fifth column" hi Russia.

"It is a troubling sign that now more than ever in the past decade anti-Semitic prejudice is emanating from mainstream media rather than from opposition ultra-nationalist politicians, which suggests that Russia may see a new rise of antiJewish and xenophobic attitudes," Krichevsky said.

Earlier this year, ADL appealed to Putin to denounce the use of antiSemitism for political gain. The statement was made following an extensive use of Jewish conspiracy theories by the ORT network during this year's presidential campaign. hi March, Putin said in a letter to the U.S. Congress that anti-Semitism would not be tolerated in Russia and pledged to take measures to stamp it out A 1999 ADL poll found more than four in 10 Russians, or 44 percent, harbor strong anti-Semitic views and stereotypes.

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The Seniors in Motion program is designed to assist senior citizens and the disabled with financial difficulties by providing mobility equipment, including wheelchairs, walkers, scooters and motorized wheelchairs. For information, call 1-800594-1225. ,

Professor Steven Schneider of the University of Nebraska at Kearney will appear on the Roger Welsch show on Nebraska Educational TV at 8:30 p.m. tonight. He will be interviewed about the publication of his recent collection of poetry, Prairie Air Show, and his two critical books on the work of A.R. Ammons. He is an Associate Professor of English at UNK. Panera Bread has opened its third neighborhood bakery-cafe. In addition to its 78th and Dodge and Oak View locations, Panera now has a third shop at Eagle Run, 13410 W. Maple. Part of the St. Louis Bread Company, Panera also partners with local non-profit organizations in Operation DoughNation. The Eagle Run bakery will participate in the Celebrate Cycling 2000 Millennium Ride and Kate Krantz, left, and Emily Newman were make a.donation to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis two of the many students at Swanson Elementary Society.

School who collected school supplies for schools in the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico. After a trip to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska is Mexico with their mother, Patricia Newman, Bobby seeking nominations to its Ageless Heroes awards. and Emily Newman shared their observations with A new category, Business Champions, has been their Spanish teacher, Senorita Susan Rodda.

She informed students that Christopher Ross of added to the existing categories: Vigor and Vitality; Community Involvement; Love of Learning; Plattsmouth, NE, volunteers his time by visiting Bridging the Generations; and Against the Odds. these schools and sharing donations with needy The awards are to recognize seniors over the age of students. Ross brought his exhibit of Mexican arti65 who serve as role models. Nomination informa- facts to Swanson and, in turn, students collected tion can be obtained by calling 1-877-286-8106, or pens, pencils, crayons and other supplies for more by visiting the association's website: www.blue- than 1000 children. cares.com. Deadline is June 30.

Swanson is planning to make this collection an annual event. For more information, call the 1 The Omaha Public Library is the first library Newman family at 393-8787. in the state to offer an Online Book Club. Every Dan Epstein, son of Pam and Richard Epstein, Monday through Friday, members will receive email from best-selling books which take about five has graduated with distinction from the University minutes to read. Sign up today at: of Nebraska-Lincoln Law School, with a Juris Dr. www.omaha.lib.ne.us. degree. He has joined the law firm of Cassem Tierney Adams Gotch and Douglas.

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The leadership Goldberg displayed with the CDC led to the creation of one of the the most outstanding early childhood education facilities anywhere in the country. Despite many hurdles and challenges, Goldberg found a way to get things done, whether raising more money or making sure every aspect of the project met the primary goal of focusing on what is best for the young child.

"From the beginning, Wendy envisioned a facility that felt like home and would be designed in every aspect with the child's emotional, physical and educational growth in mind," said Jeff Aizenberg, JCC Executive Director and echoed by Tom Fellman, Federation past president.

"Wendy researched and identified experts in the field of childhood facility design, then put those people together with architect Mark Sanford, our local lay leaders and CDC staff.

Together they developed a design that became our new facility," Fellman added.

Goldberg is also President of the Women of Reform Judaism at Temple Israel as well as a member of JOLT (Jewish Omaha Leadership Training).

Her hard work brought more involvement into the organization from the women at Temple Israel.

Wendy and her husband, David, have three children; Joe, Molly and Sophie.

For information about the Jewish Federation's Annual Meeting, contact Kathy McGauvran, 334-6427.

Temple Israel's Young and Progressive Organization sponsored a Mini-Mitzvah Day recently The theme was Yad Wad or "Hand to Hand," and involved activities benefittdng children's organizations.

Volunteers consisted of TIYPO members and representatives from the Temple Israel Religious School as well as volunteers from the congregation. One group collected and delivered food and clothing items for the St. Vincent DePaul Shelter.

Another group helped clean the Girls' Inc. home in South Omaha by planting some new flowers to brighten the home, and still another group helped clean and organize various rooms at the Child Savings Institute's "Kid's Cottage" in Bellevue.

Some Temple members participat-

ed by making challah covers to be sent to a Reform Jewish School in Russia and by planting plants and flowers in the Temple Israel gardens.

The Omaha Temple Youth Group also organized a great fundraising lunch for volunteers.

Volunteers planted flowers at Girls' Inc.

Singles program slated for Chicago Chicago's Rabbinical Council Orthodox Jewish Singles has announced its "Skokie Summer Shabbaton" from June 30 to July 2 at Skokie Valley Agudath Jacob Synagogue and Congregation Or Torah in Skokie, IL. Rabbi Raphael G. Grossman, spiritual . leader of Baron Hirsch Congregation in Memphis, TN, will be the featured speaker.

Other programs include five kosher meals, including Shabbat dinner and lunch, Saturday night cabaret, lectures and discussions and a special Sunday closing activity.

Cost is $160 ($175 after June 15) -and includes meals, entertainment and home hospitality.

For more information or to register, call 1-773-465-3900 or e-mail: GLDCLB@aol.com

Holiday issue photos available at Jewish Press Photographs used in the recent issues, can be picked up in the Passover issue featuring the Old Jewish Press office during regular Market, as well as past holiday hours, M-F, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CREATING COMMUNITY ON CAMPUS. "A sense of community Is such an Important component In a person's life.

Crelghton has provided a rich micro-community forme. It Is unique how each Individual's personal faith and culture Intertwines with one another to create the diverse community of Crelghton University. Crelghton's Campus Ministry has been extremely supportive and has helped me foster and promote my beliefs on campus."

Beth Katz, CU, 2000 Education/Social Work Major i

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Leadership Awards — (Continued from page 1) PE Committee, as well as serving on the Federation's Strategic Planning Committee.

"We feel Jeff has continued to give his time and effort to move Jewish Omaha into the. next century," Sanford said. "His volunteerism shows his commitment to strong leadership in the future."

"I am delighted to see Jeff recognized for his many accomplishments," added Forrest Knitter, Federation President. "Every time you use the Sokolof Fitness Center you are benefitting from Jeff s efforts as Chairman of the Health and Fitness Center."

"The Omaha Jewish community is very lucky to have the benefit of Jeffs commitment and talent. I hope he will take on greater and greater responsibility for the leadership of our community in the future," Knitter added.

Kirshenbaum is a Vice-president of Noddle Development. He and his wife, Sharon, have two children, Alyssa and Lauren.

Goldberg, nominated by the Jewish Community Center, is a member of the JCC Board and a Co-chair of the Child Development Center Parent Committee.

"Wendy's dedication to the renovation of the CDC was exemplary, she was at every meeting, always prepared and ready to work," said Louri Sullivan, a member of the CDC Parent Committee. "When the need for a leader became apparent she was the obvious choice and assumed the role without hesitation."

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'TEENAGE' SALUTES AARON A1ZENBERG Millard North (Jeffrey and Susan Alzenberg)

University of Iowa

LAUREN BROWN Burke University of Kansas (Debbi Brown and Jonathan Brown) JEREMY CHASEN Central (Steven and Debra Chasen)

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MATHEW CHASEN Central Metropolitan Community College (Steven and Debra Chasen)

CALU COHN Burke School of the Art Institute of Chicago (Marvin and Susie Cohn) MARSHALL COMISAR Millard North University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Frank and Cheril Comlsar) JUUE COREN Burke (Mickey and Fran Coren)

University of Kansas

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DAVID EPSTEIN Palo Verde, Las Vegas (Steve and Judy Epstein)

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ALLISON FINE Burke (Bob and Sara Fine)

University of Kansas

MICHAEL FINEMAN . Millard North (Glen and Hollle Flneman) ANDREW FINKLE Burke (David andJudi Fmkle) DUSTY FRIEDMAN Central (Sandy and Amy Friedman)

University of Minnesota

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IAN GERSON Burke University of Nebraska-Omaha (Michael and Meta Gerson) AARON GLOVER-ETTRICH Millard North (Kurt and Suzanna Glover-Ettrlch)

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CLASS OF 2000!

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MENDEL KURLAND Abraham Lincoln (Allen and Sandra Kuriand)

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OMAHA CENTER FOR TORAH LEARNING SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 7 p.m., a elass on the weekly Torah portion, hosted by Rabbi Shlomo Levin at his home, 2001N. 56th st.

MONDAY, JUNE 5, noon-1 p.m., "Not only for lawyers" Lunch 'n Learn at Marks Clare & Richards, 11605 Miracle Hills Dr., hosted by Steve Riekes and Harold Zabin. Topic will be "Swindling in the marketplace: when does Jewish law cry foul and what ill gotten gains must be returned?" Lunch from Bagel Bin will be available for $5. Please reserve a place with Rabbi Levin, 551-1564, so the food can be ordered; Prayer for Women, 5 p.m., hosted by Carol Katzman, 9151 Harney St. TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 7:30 p.m., Mishna, tractate Makkot, at Beth Israel Synagogue.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, &30 pjn., class in Modern, spoken Hebrew, hosted by Al Ross, 676 N. 56th.

THURSDAY, JUNE 8,11:30 pan., join us as we celebrate Shavuot, the holiday commemorating the giving of the Torah, by learning from "Midnight 'til Dawn." Richard Buck, Professor of philosophy at Creighton University, will speak on "Free will and the covenant." Dr. Leonard Greenspoon, Klutznick Chair in Jewish Civilization, discusses, "The date of Shavuot in light of the dispute between the Rabbis and the Karites regarding how to interpret the Torah," 12:45 a.m.; Torah treasure hunt organized by Scott Lewis, 2 a.m.; Rabbi Shlomo Levin will speak on "Revelation at Mount Sinai: what really happened?" 3:30 a.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 10,7 pan., "Mount Sinai as conversion of the Jewish people to Judaism" taught

by Rabbi Levin at his home, 2001N. 56th St. For more information, contact Rabbi Levin 551-1564.

Y.E.S. Members will meet Monday in the auditorium of the JCC. Exercise starts at 10:15 a.m.; try your luck at bingo at 10:15 ajn. Bring articles to share for the "YES Talk" discussion group at 11 a.m.

Following lunch at noon, Debbi Brown, Assistant Director of the ADL, will speak. For transportation, call 330-4272.

Call Maggie Conti at 334-6521 by June 8 to make reservations for the Ameristar Casino on June 15 .

Deadline is June 15 for Kosher Hotdog Lunch and Video Yidl in the Middle on June 22. Mother's Day and Father's Day Hawaiian Luau is June 19 at noon. We will honor outgoing officers and install new officers. Call today for reservations.

B*NAI B'RITH BREADBREAKERS Steve Stiel, the new Executive Director of Jewish Family Service, will speak Wednesday at noon at Pastime's, 129th & Maple. He will discuss his vision for the program. Cost is $8.50.

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NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN NCJW, Omaha Section, will have a Board Development Meeting this Sunday, J u n e 4, 2-4 p.m., at Beth Friedman's home, 15666 Farriam Circle.

On the agenda will be brainstorming and planning the upcoming year for all departments, membership, fundraising, community service, public affairs, programming and publicity. Carol Katzman is facilitator and will help plan out the year. Please bring your calendars and ideas so we can develop a plan for the coming year.

Have your families join us for a BBQ immediately following the meeting to show our appreciation to the 1999-2000 Board and welcome the 2000-2001 Board.

Call Friedman at 334-7539 (or e-mail BMFriedman@aol.com) to RSVP for the meeting and BBQ.

Beth Israel elects Board of Commissioners

by Beth Cohen

Beth Israel Synagogue held their annual meeting of the congregation on Sunday, May 21. A new Board of Commissioners was voted in for, a one year term as follows: Donald Gerber, President; Dennis Paley, Administrative Vice-president; David Kohll, Membership Vice-president; Michael Shrago, Financial Vice-president; Jack Kozlen, Treasurer; Susan Shyken, Secretary. Synagogue board members are: Shelly Coren, Allan Gonsher, Mary Sue Grossman, Al Ross, Scott Lewis, Lynne Saltzman, Howard Gendelman, Ann Moskovitz and Marvin Parihnan.

In addition to the business of electing a new board of commissioners, Rick Katzman, co-chairman of the synagogue's Building Committee, reported that work on the new building's schematic design was nearing completion.

The synagogue will hold a congregational meeting in early summer to update members on design ideas for the new building.

VISIONS Baseball and Bar-B-Que is Thursday, June 22.

Cost is $11 per person and includes dinner buffet and ticket. At 5:30 pan., dinner will be served at the Stadium View Club; at 7:05 p.m. the Omaha Golden Spikes play the Oklahoma RedHawks. For reservations, mail form by June 12 to: Harry Alloy, 11317 Harney Plz. Circle, Omaha, NE, 68154.

Natalie Gamsu will be performing at the Brownville Concert Series on Sunday, July 9. Cost is $35 and includes coach transportation, admission to show and dinner at Fanner Brown's Steak House.

Depart from the JCC at 1 pan. and return at 8 pan.

To reserve, mail form by June 12 to: Rosalie and Maurie Meiches, 5036 Parker St, Omaha, NE 68104.

Beth El Shavuot program features Moses, Mid rash and Music

by Ozzie N o g g .• . ' Ezekiel's vision of the dry bones and the wheel within a wheel-in the chanted haftarah and in the music of the well-known spiritual—will both be part of Beth El Synagogue's Tikkun Liel Shavuot celebration on Thursday evening, June 8.

The program is designed to offer "God pictures" from within the Jewish tradition as well as to examine some of the different words and sounds people use to express their coming face to face with God. Beth El's four-part Shavuot evening observance begins at 7 p.m., with a Revelation Revival Meeting in a tent set up on the east side of the synagogue grounds. The program in the tent will feature "The Moses Monologue," Ezekiel in haftarah chants from around the world, various midrashim, musical selections by the Beth El Youth Chorus plus a special appearance by Beth El's Revelation Revival Singers; Members of the spirited groUp are Steve Denenberg, Gila Drazen, Susie Drazen, Jim Fried, Joanie Jacobson, Nancy Rips, Mark Sanford, Eadie Tsabari and Bob Wolfson.

Following the tent meeting, services will be held in the Sanctuary beginning at 8:45 p.m. Cheese Cake Dessert Time will follow services and the informal tikkun study sessions will begin at approximately 10 p.m.

The sessions will include a look at "God In The Comix" through the eyes of Leonard Greenspoon, plus an overview of the melodies of Shavuot, presented by Hazzan G. Michael Horwitz.

The Tikkun Liel Shavuot is sponsored by Beth El's Adult Education Committee under the chairmenship of Justin Cooper and Kim Novak. The evening is free and open to the community .

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Lyssa Dent Hughes (Christine Lahti) is the privileged, well-educated daughter of a Republican senator from Indiana and fifth-generation granddaughter of Ulysses S. Grant. She is a prominent Washington physician, an earnest public servant, a consummate wife and mother, and the president's nominee for surgeon general.

Christine Lahti Following a press conference where she outlines her agenda for health care issues, Lyssa shares her excitement with her husband, a professor of sociology. At a reception in Lyssa's honor, her best Mend, an African-American Jewish oncologist, ribs her and mocks Walter's prize student, the young feminist author, Quincy Quince, who is bombarding Lyssa with neofeminist questions. Lyssa invites both women to Sunday brunch at her house.

At her home in Georgetown on Sunday, Lyssa becomes the subject of a television news magazine and her interviewer tries to make the coveted interview further his career. He films a behind-thescenes piece of the nominee and her family, including Lyssa's father, a conservative senator, his perky third wife, one of Walter's'best friends, who is an ultr.aconservative gay pundit, and the omnipresent Quincy.

What was intended to be a puffpiece turns into Lyssa's undoing as her personal and professional lives begin to come unhinged. Then, with the camera recording, Morrow destroys Lyssa's career by revealing a minor misdemeanor—she failed to respond to a call for jury duty. Timber seizes the opportunity and questions Lyssa about deliberately not answering her jury duty notification.

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"The entire staff is very excited and motivated towards making these goals a reality," Gottlieb said.

"With the use of retention audits and employee opinion surveys, we can move to a position where employees understand and appreciate the power of teamwork.

The community is extremely fortunate to have such caring and committed individuals as the Jewish Senior Services Board of Directors. Without its support, this program would not have been developed."

The Silverstone human resources consulting group will be comprised of Ray Weinberg and Julie Woodard.

"Retention is a critical issue especially as it impacts quality of residents care," said Weinberg.

"Having a stable employee population ensures a caring continuity of services to residents."

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Chabad keeps 3000-year-old tradition alive

by Devra Bram

Recently, the Chabad House hosted a bris (ritual circumcision) for a member of the Schwartzman family, a Russian immigrant family who now live in Sioux Falls, S.D. Anxious to keep the tradition alive but finding few resources in Sioux Falls, the Schwartzmans contacted Rabbi Mendel Katzman at the Chabad House in Omaha for help.

Rabbi Katzman arranged for a mohel to fly in from New York and perform the bris, an event which he describes as a "symbol of the bond between Jews and God that goes beyond rationale and understanding." As the grandfather explained to the rabbi in Yiddish, in Communist Russia preserving Jewish tradition was' risky, but Jewish families always made sure there was a bris.

Now, in the United States, a place of religious tolerance, the bris must be celebrated openly. The proud parents and grandparents from Russia and Israel, as well as those in the Omaha community who attended, were very moved by this event and its commitment to Jewish tradition.

In addition, Chabad House is hosting a Community-wide Blood Drive on Sunday, June 11, between 8-11:30 a.m. Please call Shelly Coren at 556-6552 to schedule an appointment.

The group was fascinated by the execution of our dreams into actuality. Clearly, we are fortunate to have an amazing team of leadership from our Federation, JCC staff, teachers, parents and volunteers. JCC directors and volunteers from around the country have expressed interest in visiting the new Pennie Z. Davis Child Development Center as they make plans for similar remodeling and construction efforts.

Another highlight of the conference was the presentation from noted author, and one of the principal researchers of day care, Dr. Kathy Hirsh Pasek, who presented an informative discussion on the latest early childhood brain development research and its implications for the future of the JCC's early childhood preschools.

Dr. Hirsh Pasek reported that with increased time spent in childcare the most important factor in early childhood development was the quality of the care. Quality was evaluated by staff/child ratios, staff education, and a variety of process measures such as positive physical contact, response to vocalization from the child, asking children questions and more.

The study has found that only 11% of childcare facilities nation-wide would receive an excellent rating, 32% good, 51% fair and 9% poor. Dr. Pasek's study suggests that quality childcare, while expensive, provides children with language skills, school readiness and enhanced overall cognitive development.

The JCCA Biennial in Boston was an exciting chance for us to share our successes, exchange ideas and learn with other JCC communities.

A n y and Andy Raffel announce the April 30 birth of their daughter, Julia Paige.

Grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. Steven J. Tipp of Omaha and Francine Raffel of Kalamazoo, MI, and the late Jerrold Raffel.

Steven and Christine Sokolof of Miami announce the May 9 birth of a son, Philip Morton.

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Israeli scientists 'map' the brain

by Wendy Elliman

Technion Professor Moussa Youdim, right, explains the process to colleagues. who developed a drug that halts the death of Photo courtesy ofTechnion-Israel Institute of neurons involved in Parkinson's disease, Technology JERUSALEM—In ancient times, holes were drilled in the skulls of the mentally ill to release the demons inside. In the Middle Ages, the insane were burned at the stake. Even in more enlightened times, treatment of the mentally ill was often severe.

To this day, the functioning and malfunctioning

of the brain are imperfectly understood. While a leg, an arm and even a heart can be cut open to reveal their workings, the three pounds of graywhite matter inside our skulls closely shrouds its secrets. It is only recently, with sophisticated imaging techniques, computer modeling and molecular

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genetics, that scientists are just beginning to understand how the brain works, what can go wrong and how it may be possible to set it right.

Today, psychiatrists, neurobiologists, physicists, chemists, mathematicians and computer scientists worldwide are collaborating to map the largely unexplored continent of the human brain. Much of the ground-breaking research is coming from Israel.

One area in which Israeli scientists are doing important work is how the brain makes sense of the trillions of chemical messages fired between its 30 billion cells or neurons. Prof. Henry Markram of the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot is attempting to crack this neural code. He has been recording communication between brain-cells to understand how neurons process electrical signals - transmit, store and recall them from memory.

He has recently broken new ground by showing the way in which some brain-cells inhibit the activity of others, and thus prevent the brain from spinning out of control into hyperactivity or full-blown epilepsy.

This is an important finding since malfunction of the I-neurons (inhibitory brain-cells) is involved in brain disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, neural trauma, autism, ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) schizophrenia and addiction.

Just how do brain-cells fire their messages to one another? We've known for some time which parts of the brain are responsible for doing what. Now, however, Dr. Edward L. White of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Beer-Sheva is trying to find out how they work by examining their specific neurons — how many, what kind and how they connect with one another. His work is helping uncover how the brain learns and remembers. This could lead to a bettor understanding of memory processes, and of aging and degenerative diseases of the brain.

Because active brain-cells guzzle oxygen, the constant firing between them shows up in changes' in blood circulation. An optical imaging device developed at the Weizmann Institute by Prof.

Amiram Grinvald picks up color-changes in the blood feeding the brain, revealing exactly where and when neurons take up blood-oxygen. This has enabled scientists to map different brain-cell clusters (known as cortical columns) while they perform their specialized tasks. For pioneering these critical optical imaging studies, Prof. Grinvald was

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Neurons alter not only their 'software' as they learn, but also their 'hardware,' according to Dr. Edi Barkai at Ben-Gurion University. As brain cells learn new behaviors, he has found, they change both in their structure and their activity.

Information gathered by eyes, fingertips and ears reaches the brain as electrochemical impulses.

Trying to find out how the brain deciphers these impulses, researchers at the Weizmann Institute and the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa have shown that certain brain-cells vibrate on certainfrequencies,with certain sensory signals always coming in on these frequencies. They hope this discovery will help crack open the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence.

Detailed knowledge of the healthy brain and its functioning is crucial to circumventing and repairing brain damage resulting from illness, trauma or birth defects. Today the prevailing belief is that mental disorders are most often disruptions of normal brain chemistry-with some, at least, of these disruptions linked to malfunctioning genes.

While ho single gene has yet been identified as responsible for any psychiatric disorder, genetic involvement is accepted. Genes, it seems, are as

responsible for susceptibility to schizophrenia as they are for cancer and heart disease; a HadassahHebrew University team, working with the University of Bonn has confirmed three regions containing genes involved in schizophrenia, and found two more that are totally new.

Hadassah scientists are also investigating the genetics of bipolar or manic depressive illnesses.

"Until two years ago, there was no evidence that any such gene for this condition existed," says Prof.

Bernard Lerer, head of Biological Psychiatry at Hadassah. "Today, clinical work strongly suggests there are several, one of them almost certainly on chromosome 21."

In brain disorders, however, it seems that the existence of predisposing genes is not by itself enough.

"Our findings strongly suggest that the genes responsible for disrupting brain chemistry need to be 'turned on' by certain life experiences," says Prof. Lerer.

Gene therapy is still in the future, but greater knowledge of the brain has already led to more effective relief for those with brain disorders. This past summer, Weizmann scientists found that the enzyme transglutaminase is elevated in patients with Huntington's disease—knowledge that will

human brain comprises some 30 biliiirons or nerve cells, with five to 10 l$Jthat number ofgllal or cellular coninecUons. Each,neuron connects with, other ineurprisfsomp as > many as 60,000 times) but never touches them; signals are passed' between them spark-gap fashion', each rieu' ron chemically communicating with another as it fires, <• , ' . Neurons resemble spiders attached to thin strings: the spider's body Is the cell or neu-

ron; the thin string is the axon; and the spider's legs are dendrites. The "legs'pick up a signal from a neighboring neuron, transmit ft jo the 'body,' which passes It on up the 'string' at a speed of 225 mph. Once a signal has passed, It takes the. 'string' a twothousandth of a second to chemically recharge itself. \ , Even asleep, the brain handles traffic that would swamp all the world's telephone exchanges combined.

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Depression, which affects half a million Israelis and 10 million Americans, is known to be related to blood-flow in the brain; the more intense the depression, the slower the blood-flow. Electroconvulsive therapy has traditionally been used to stimulate the brain and relieve depression, but it's a treatment with very unpleasant side effects.

Researchers at the Technion have stimulated the brain with magnets instead-and achieved a 50 percent improvement in two weeks, with no side effects.

Israeli researchers are also part of the worldwide search for new and better treatments for neurodegenerative disorders, like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.

Investigators at Ben-Gurion University have tracked down an industrial chemical additive that selectively Mils neurons linked to Parkinson's disease, perhaps indicating a new therapy. Two new Israeli medicines to treat these disorders are about to come on to the market: Prof. Moussa Youdim of the Technion has developed rasagiline, a drug that halts the death of neurons involved; and a Weizmann team has discovered the nature of an interaction of a natural Bubstance from the common snowdrop flower, which blocks a key brain enzyme involved in Alzheimer's disease. The Wiezmann's Dr. Harry Greenblatt says this interaction can also stimulate neural function and that understanding these key interactions can lead to greater drug efficiency in the treatment of Alzheimer's.

Better understanding of the brain is already leading to better ways of healing its malfunctions. And better understanding of how the brain works will surely lead to intelligent computers and robots, and so usher in the next technological revolution. The human brain is under siege. And, slowly, it is beginning to share its secrets.

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As I write those words, I remember that I've written, at the appropriate times, how much he also loved Passover. To be scrupulously honest, I have to add that the High Holy Days were also his "favorites."

So what exactly does that mean, I wonder. To try to understand, I have to remember the kind of person my dad was. In physical stature, he wasn't a giant, but, as a man, he stood head and shoulders above many a six-footer. And he really did enjoy each of the holidays I've mentioned.

He was a man who had an unshakable faith in the almighty, who believed in the obligations and expectations of his religion, who knew how to always show the world a demeanor of good humor.

And who, above all, demonstrated his natural ability to be a devoted son, brother, husband, father and grandfather.

In a word (or two), he was a good guy. .

He really and truly loved Shavout, because he really and truly loved blintzes and kugels and fish and milchig meals in general, and while it seems frivolous to equate a particular holiday with food, we do.

He loved Passover for many of the same reasons, except in this case it had to do with potato latkes and fried matea and freshly-baked sponge cake.

Of course, it's easy to figure the rest of this equation—he loved Rosh Hashonah and Yom Kippur too. He took great pride in always observing the rituals, including the Yom Kippur fast even on the last yomtov of his life. And how he kvelled, sitting at the head of the table and beaming at all gathered around him, while dunking a piece of fresh challah in the honey.

If I'm giving the impression my dad was a great fresser, well, that's not my intention. I f s true, he loved certain ethnic favorites, but that wasn't all; he also loved baseball, greasy doughnuts, a racy story, a good hand of cards, negotiating a business transaction, little kids, fast cars, sharp clothes and, maybe most of all, he was nuts about my mom.

He had friends in every walk of life, from those next to whom he davened, to his lodge brothers who were poles apart in background. I never heard him argue politics with anyone and don't know if he did. He must have, that being such an ordinary thing to do, but I never heard it. Of course, I also never heard him use expressions that he thought shouldn't be used in the presence of "ladies." He used them, I know, but not around me.

I know he could turn the air blue with personal opinions regarding the business behavior of a customer or a competitor, but he would get teary eyed listening to a great cantor singing Kol Nidre. He admired a beautiful singing voice and, in fact, he himself had, as a child, sung in the choir at his shul. I have, among my most prized possessions, a gold medal inscribed "J. Wine," given to him as a choir member 80-some years ago.

If I speak of my dad's voice, I must admit that any time I hear any man recite the Friday night kiddish, I can easily close out the voice and hear Dad singing those same words, oh so sweetly. I wonder (each time) how old 111 be before I can hear that without my eyes brimming with tears.

But I digress, as the after-dinner speaker says. I started by saving my dad loved Shavout, way back' before I told you all that other stuff about him.

And he did, really. Maybe the bottom line to all this is simply that he loved all the traditions and customs connected to his religion. They were a part of him, just as socializing with his non-Jewish friends was also a part of the man.

He really wasn't a very complicated person. He drew very distinct lines between right and wrong, moral and immoral. He knew the appropriate and accepted norms for proper behavior, and practiced them daily. It would never have occurred to him to do otherwise.

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Shavuot and its many Midrashim: interpretative stories

by Ozzie Nogg

Shavuot Z'man Matan Torahteynu: the time of giving of the Torah.

Most of us have undoubtedly seen Hollywood versions of "Moses and the March of the Masses to the Mountain." But for fanciful and charming commentaries on the trip to the Ten Commandments, HI take legend and folklore over Cecile B. DeMille.

Who needs movies? We've got midrash!

A Sample According to the sages, God originally planned to give the Torah to the Jews the day after they left Egypt. But then, realizing that giving the Torah so 'quickly would make it seem that its acceptance was done only in gratitude for freedom, God decided to wait for 50 days. And thus, seven weeks later, when the Israelites got to Sinai, they accepted the Torah out of love for God and not because of the miracles, signs and wonders the Lord performed to secure their redemption from Pharaoh.

According to another midrash, God delayed giving the Torah so as not to appear like a groom who jumps hastily into marriage. A seven week courtship and engagement does seem impulsive.

Yet another folktale has God stalling for a different reason. Namely, the Torah is without blemish and must therefore go to a people without defects.

So, between the Exodus and Sinai, God healed the sick among the Israelites.

To quote one source, "The blind could see, the ears of the deaf were unstopped. The tongue of the dumb sang and the lame leapt as deer." God's people were made whole so they could accept God's words with strength and vigor!

More Midrash Not surprisingly, there were skeptics in Moses' band of wanderers. A few ex-slaves--of so goes the gossip—secretly took an idol with them when they left Egypt, just in case things with this new God didn't work out.

But Moses discovered the idol and left it in the sand. And what sand it was! This desert was vast and teeming with horrific snakes! It is said that birds would fall dead from the sky if one of these snakes so much as crawled over the bird's shadow on the ground! But for the Israelites, the snakes meekly rolled over and formed reptilian bridges to help the people cross the treacherous terrain. They

were probably thinking, "so far, so good."

But three days into the trip, the Children of Israel were not happy campers. There's no water, they whined. Moses prayed to God and God answered by sweetening the streams of Marah and producing wells at Elim which, it is reported, tasted not only like water but also like wine and honey and milk. Spirits quickly lifted.

But a month later, the bread, so hastily baked before the departure from Egypt, ran out. Moses has fed us promises and false hopes instead of food!

The people balked. Ever patient) Moses prayed again to God and voila\ Manna poured from heaven, falling in heaps right at the feet of the pious.

Granted, ordinary people had to pick manna from the fields and the wicked, if lucky, found a bit only after much searching, but still this manna was amazing stuff! It tasted like meat! Like fish! Like your favorite food!

According to these legends, God was courting Israel, His bride. He treated her as would a king who marries only after giving his beloved many gifts. In this case, the gifts were good health, sweet water and miraculous food.

The greatest gift-the Torah-God withheld a bit longer. The ways of the Torah are ways of loveliness and all its paths are peace said God. The people got the message. They examined their ways and repented. Pettiness and doubt disappeared.

Harmony reigned. By the time the Children of Israel reached Mount Sinai, they had stopped behaving like children and were ready to accept responsibility and the obligation of Torah.

Now, tradition says that before God offered the Torah to Israel, He offered it to other nations. Each nation asked, "What is written therein?"

And when God started listing the Thou-Shalts and Thou-Shalt-Nots, He got a resounding "thank'sbut-no-thanks."

The Israelites, on the other hand, said, "We've already been observing Your commandments for generations! Jacob smashed the idols in favor of one God. Joseph kept the Sabbath even in Egypt (and did not succumb to Potiphar's wife, either.) Abraham didn't covet so much as a thread or a shoestring. Isaac proved how much he honored his parents by allowing his father to offer him up as a sacrifice."

And so, when God offered the Torah to the Jews, they accepted.

Finally, the day of Revelation dawned. And what a day it was! According to commentary, nature stood still. The sea did not roar. No birds sang. No creature stirred or made so much as a peep.

But the universe, wrote the Jewish-Roman historian Philo, whirled violently. God bent the heavens and moved the earth. The air reverberated with thunder and horns. All morning the ground shook and groaned until, at noontime, the words, "I AM THE LORD YOUR GOD!" boomed down from Mount Sinai. The words were understood by all the peoples of the earth and by the souls of generations yet unborn.

At the foot of Mount Sinai, the people stood, flabbergasted and stupefied with fear. Slowly, apprehensively, they moved closer. As they drew nearer, God lifted Mount Sinai and held it over the people's heads.

"IF YOU ACCEPT MY TORAH, FINE!" God said.

"IF NOT, YOUR GRAVES WILL BE UNDER THIS MOUNTAIN!" The people shouted, "WE ACCEPT!" whereupon myriad of angels swooped down and gave each Israelite a crown and a girdle of glory (which were, by the way, unceremoniously taken back when the Jews built the Golden Calf.)

And then, to top things off, down from the mountain came Moses, carrying the Ten Commandments. The Ten Commandments, says the legend, were made of sapphire but could still be rolled into a scroll. Each tablet was six hands wide and six hands tall, made by God on the dusk of the first Shabbat -Sabbath-after Creation. They were divinely engraved, not only with the Commandments but also with all the precepts of The Law. The Ten Commandments contained the kernel of the entire Torah.

And so, the day of Revelation ended. Tradition says it was twice as long as an ordinary day. It was; quite obviously, the quintessential "peak experience."

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Good sports

by David Golbitz

(Editor's note: David Golbitz, son of Darlene and Sherm Golbitz, is a member of the Omaha Jewish community. He graduated from Millard North High School in 1997 and attends the University of Nebraska at Omaha. • 'This is the first column in vyhat wo hope will" be a regular feature of the Jewish Press. Let us know what you think!)

entire country. There's just something about root-, ing for the underdogs and feeling a certain amount of pride when you watch the celebration on the field and think to yourself, "I knew they could do

Ijij Shaaaalom everyone (as ESPN's Larry IJe'H.H. |«)uld say if he were Jewish)! \ \ '&' f^Hey there sports fans. Welcome to th..C,firstV installment of what I hope will become a sregula.r 's jf^ature here in the-Jewish Press. f, < \ ~i: •J Now, you may be asking yourself, "Who js this igiiy and why should I care about what he ha§ to %ay, much less read his drivel?"' ;-' Well, let me tell you; I've been a sports fan for iearly as long as I've been Jewish, which is to say my whole life. I remember sitting with my father pin Sunday afternoons watching him scream curses 'at then-Pittsburgh Steelers coach Chuck Noll, or quietly smiling in contentment at a play well-exe- then awe and astonishment watching, years later, cuted. as that same player be diagnosed with Hodgkin's I can distinctly recall the 1990 National League disease, cancer, and then battle back to once again pennant race, watching as the Pittsburgh Pirates become NHL MVP. Tears came to my eyes while the world said its gave away what we now know as their last, best chance of the millennium of getting to the World goodbye to the Greatest One, Wayne Gretzky, as he Series to the Atlanta Braves, leaving their fans played his farewell hockey game, leaving the sport feeling disgusted and dejected. I can still feel the with the same grace and dignity and awe-inspiring pain I endured as I watched that same Pirates abilities as he had in his first season nearly two team being dismantled and sold off for prospects, decades earlier: similar, although not quite to the extreme, to the Sports fans the world over have experienced the 1997 World Champion Florida Marlins were. same loss as I hftve as we watched their teams I know the childlike joy and exuberance of seeing struggle and fight and claw their way to the top a single man in 1991 carry his team on his back all only to tumble back down into the rest of the pack the way to the promised land and to Lord Stanley's the next season.

Sports is a passion for me, as it is for nearly the Cup, and I know the feeling of loss and sadness and

Ttn Jewish. Arid because of that fact, I like to think I've been given, while not a totally unique outlopk, at least a different outlook on life and oi£ s,ociefty than I would have had I not been borij; Jewish. I feel that it's opened my eyes to questions"; and answers, that ^wouldn't have given thought to, otherwise. ?'-~: '- > ^ ' , :•.;'« And the same is true for view on sports. does it feel to be, the only team member of the,' Jewish'faith? Wfiat.do'yoil.do'Vihen your teanlmates all gather around in a prayer circle after the game? Does it affect you at all, either as a player or"

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Anybody can be the big cheese on Shavuot -you just have to be a little creative. Dairy foods are traditional on the holiday, with cheesecake topping the list of everyone's favorite Shavuot dessert. If you want to win friends and impress your neighbors, try hosting a top-your-own cheesecake party, with jam and fresh fruit and whipped cream and nuts and chocolate and butterscotch sauce and ice cream all in little bowls for each guest to help him or herself.

If it sounds like fun, that's because this holiday, while extremely important (Shavuot marks the time God gave the law to the Jewish people), also is quite unusual for a number of reasons. It means lots of dairy foods (that's right-^a Jewish holiday without chicken!), staying up all night and even a touch of mystery, like perhaps the opening of the entire world (see number three below). This year, Shavuot begins Thursday evening, June 8.

Here are some ways to help you prepare for, and celebrate, the holiday.

Read All About It While most people are more than familiar with those famous two tablets, in fact these comprise just ten of the mitzvot (commandments) God gave the Jewish people. This Shavuot, why not take a look at all 613 and try observing just one more? It doesn't have to be the most difficult; you may even find one that you enjoy, or are amazed by, or want to research further. Consider the following mitzvot: • • A Jew may not curse a judge, ruler or another Jew; • A Jew may not break his or her word; • Jews may not deceive anyone in business; • Jews are forbidden from ignoring a lost object, which must be returned to its owner;• A Jew may not return to Egypt to make it his permanent residence; • A Jew must believe in God's existence; At the Soda Counter Virtually every Jewish holiday involves a seudah, or festive meal, and that means meat. Shavuot is the exception. Why? There are several theories as to why it's preferable to dine on dairy dishes during this holiday. One reason is that the Torah is compared to milk, in Song of Songs 4:11.

For a fun treat on Shavuot afternoon, why not host an old-fashioned soda shop party? The following recipes are from a cookbook, published in 1940, ; made specifically for owners of soda fountains and luncheonettes.

COLA MALTED MILK , Into shaker draw 1 to 1112 oz. chocolate syrup; add 3 soda spoons of malted milk, small scoop ice cream and milk. Mix well. Top off on inside of glass with whipped cream.

GRAPE JUICE MILK SHAKE Into shaker put 5-oz. cold milk and 5-oz. grape juice, 112 oz. Lemon syrup, some cracked ice, and shake vigorously. Strain into a 12-oz.glass and garnish with a cube of pineapple, 1 red cherry and 112 orange slice. Serve with straws.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT SHAKE Into a shaker draw 1112 oz. chocolate syrup, add 1/2 oz. of peanut butter, a little fine ice, and nearly

fill with cold milk. Shake vigorously. Strain into a 12-oz. glass, and top with a small portion of vanilla ice cream. Serve with a spoon.

See the World One of the nicest stories about Shavuot holds that the heavens open at midnight on this day, and so it becomes possible to see the whole universe. You may not make it that late (and you may not want your children to), but it makes for a great topic of conversation. Before dinner, set the mood by decorating your dining room ceiling with glow-in-thedark stars (available at craft and discount shops), then ask family members what they think they would see if the heavens did indeed open.

Flower Power Tradition says that Mt. Sinai was once covered with greenery, which is one reason we decorate our homes with beautiful flowers on Shavuot. (Another says that this holiday is when all trees are judged).

Why not challenge children to create their own beautiful flowers. Because children have such extraordinary imaginations, they will welcome the opportunity to make roses and lilies of the valley out of anything-from string, to plastic that shrinks when placed in the oven, to tiny bits of rice they can paint. Or, just cut out strips of construction papers, or have them find treasures in the backyard they can use to create lovely flowers.

A Taste of Honey Long ago, children often would begin their Jewish study on Shavuot. As a way to make this even sweeter, the teacher would place a bit of honey on the book, which the child could then taste. Maybe this is a time you would like to begin learning a bit more—whether it's the Tanach--nn acronym for Torah,Nuvim and Ketuvim—Toiah, Prophets and Writing-or a new Jewish text, or a book about Jewish history you always meant to read.

To make your studies sweet, design your own book cover; then prepare your own, unique honey.

Just buy unflavored honey at the store and add a taste of your choice. Here are some ideas: • blackberry, blueberry or raspberry juice •freshmint • chocolate syrup • a drop of lime juice • fresh rosemary Enjoy your honey with bread as you begin learning.

Good Things Come in Three Mystics, and those who believe in the power of numbers, take special note of the number three on this holiday. First, of course, is the fact that the Tanach comprises three books. Then there's the three groups of Jewish people—the priests, the Levites and YiBrael-the Israelites. Moses was the third son. Think of great threes in your life. Maybe it involves a birthday, a number of children, an address, or the date of an important occasion.

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Bursting with summer fruit nestled in cool custard and sweet cream, a trifle is a sumptuous alternative to cheesecake. Served in a large glass bowl, this British tradition creates a colorful razzle-dazzle on the table.

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Her gesture reiterated that diversity is the essence of Jewish cuisine. For centuries, Jews have moved from country to country, carrying their customs and cooking pots with them. Along the way, they have embraced local cuisine, often adapting new tastes to ancient holidays. This is true in England, where Jews hail from both Ashkenazi and Sephardi backgrounds.

Trifles are particularly suited to Shavuot, because the holiday is also called Yom Habikurim, the Day of First Fruits. It commemorates bringing the first fruits of the seven species (grapes, figs, pomegranates, dates, olives, barley and wheat) to the Temple in Jerusalem.

In the Bible, Shavuot is an agricultural festival known as Chag Hakatzir, the celebration of the end of the barley harvest and the beginning of the wheat season. Along with Passover and Sukkot, it is one of the three harvest festivals on the Jewish calendar. ' .•.

Because trifles incorporate several of Shavuot's food groups-dairy, fruits and wheat-they are a particularly fitting way to acknowledge this harvest festival, and are especially refreshing in summer when cold food is welcome.

Since the holiday this year begins on Thursday evening, J u n e 8, and continues through Shabbat, people may take the opportunity on this special Shabbat to celebrate with family and friends, and to introduce a sensational new dessert. Because trifles are prepared several hours in advance, served cold, and taste more scrumptious the following day, they are a Shabbat dream—no trifling matter.

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Place the remaining berries, sugar, lemon juice Remove from heat. Add sugar, stirring well. Cool and vanilla into a large bowl and mix. Marinate for 15 minutes.

In a'medium-sized bowl, beat egg yolks for 1 while preparing the next steps. minute on high speed. Pour cooled milk-mixture into bowl and whisk well. Return contents of bowl Whipped Cream to saucepan and stir over low flame for 6-8 minutes, 11/2 pints heavy cream or until sauce thickens and coats the back of a ll/2 tsp. sugar spoon. DO NOT BOIL; sauce will curdle. Pour into 2 tsp. vanilla Place these three ingredients in a large bowl and a bowl. Reserve. beat with an electric mixer on high until firm peaks form. Do not over beat. Reserve.

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Cover cake layer with fruit, followed by a layer of whipped cream.Starting again with cake layer, Whipped Cream repeat twice (three layers in all), ending with 11/2 pints heavy cream whipped cream. Cover and refrigerate six hours.

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-It's easy being green...— (Continued from page 19) The Night is Young Many Jewish men and women like to stay up all night learning on Shavuot. Yet even the greatest insomniac attending the most fascinating lecture may find herself nodding off a bit when it comes to the 2-4 a.m. stretch. If someone you know is planning to stay up all night, why not prepare him or her a bag to help when the times get a little challenging? You could put in a packet of instant (caffeine filled) coffee, along with a bar of chocolate (most chocolate has lots of caffeine), a moist towelette to wipe the face.

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• Cover cake with a layer of fruit. Spoon custard on top of fruit, followed by a layer of whipped cream.

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498-8833 . Beer and Wine Available 2068 N. 117th Ave. North Park (117th &Blondo) M - Th: 11-9:30 • Fri. & Sat 11-10:30 • Sun. 12-0:30

MEDITERRANEAN

Persian and Middle Eastern Cuisine Discover Omaha's BeBt Kepi Secret We Do CATERING! • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs • Receptions • Any-Occasion Party Casual Dining & Cocktails Open Mon-Sat Lunch & Dinner Take Out Available Serving Israeli Wine Try a variety of Kabobs

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CertlGed Angus Beef for Filet Mignon, slow roasted Prime Rib and our specialty Steak Diane Fresh seafood, chicken, pork and pasta Extensive wine list and specialty liquors

Elizabeth Applebaum is a writer based in Michigan. She wrote this article far the online magazine J e w i s h Family & Life— www.JewishFamiIy.com

Best Sunday Branch -The Header "Diner's Choice" - Omaha World Herald

Larry Loots Bercflert Chef de Cuisine

Come dine with us In a quiet, elegant atmosphere

• "Big portions of wood fired, friendly food that's a little spicy, somewhat saucy and full of robust flavors."

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Sunday Branch 10:30 am • 2 pm Sunday - Thursday 5 pm - 1 0 pm Friday • Saturday 5 pm -10:30 pm

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DAD. . .TUN URDAY HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

CELEBRATE FATHER'S DAY WITH A FAMILY BIKE RIDE

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lingerie by Agente Underworld Cynthia Rowley Tarkl BCBG Shin Choi Dwarers Tocca

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DABv: JUN. HAVE A HAPPY FAME'S QAY!

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-Birthdays \ •Holidays ^N • Other Sweet Themes

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Premier Motorcars of Nebraska 15225 Industrial Road, Omaha (402)384-9999 4MSRP for a C230 Komproaaor at $31,760 excludos $645 transportation change, all taxes,titta/documontaryfoes, rogisiratjon, tags, retailor prop chaiges,1 insurance, optional equipment, certificate of compliance or noncompOanco fees, and finance chargos. Prioes may vary byretailor."As called for by the Floxiblo Servico System. Wear Items excluded. Limitations apply. See your Mercedos Center for a copy of the Mercedes-Benz limited warranty and details of the Mercedes Maintenance Commitment. "To!o Aidrequiresconsumer subscription for monitoring service, connection charge, and air timo. Available only In cdlular service aroaa. First year's monitoring, subscription, monthly access fees, and 30 minutes of air time Included at no cost. See retailer for details. For more Information, call 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES, or visit our Web site: www.MBUSA.com, AIH BAGS ARE A SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM, SO REMEMBER AIR BAG SAFETY: BUCKLE EVERYONE AND CHILDREN IN BACK! CC000 Authorized Morcedes-Benz Retailers.

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FREE FURNITURE EVENT Come in anytime during the month of June and let our experienced design associates help you select the furniture and accessories you've been wanting in your home. At the end of the month, we will add up alt the written sales for June and divide the total by the number of days in the month (30) to calculate the "average sales day" figure.

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EVERYONE WHO PURCHASED FURNITURE ON THE SPECIFIC DAY

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THAT SALES MOST NEARLY MATCHED THE 'AVERAGE SALES' FIGURE WILL GETTHEIR ENTIRE PURCHASE FREE." •Winners offreefumilun trill bare all payments and deposits refunded, less sales tax and/or detiitry charges. During Ibis promotion, cancellations trill not be accepted. This ojjer cannot be combined ultb any other special offers.

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