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Longtime community member Joe Kirshenbaum has been selected as the Jewish Federation of Omaha's Humanitarian of the Year. The award, our community's most prestigious, will be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Federation on

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Monday, June 26, 7 p.m. The Meeting will be held in the Jewish Community Center Theater.

Kirshenbaum is a proven visionary in the Omaha Jewish community. He is a passionate and dedicated community leader whose volunteerism has made our community strive to greater achievements.

Currently, Kirshenbaum serves as fundraising Chairman for the Beth Israel Synagogue building project. He is also Co-Chairman of the 2001 Federation Annual Campaign, a posi, tion he has held in the past.

Over the years, Kirshenbaum has held leadership positions as President of Beth Israel Synagogue, Chairman of the Dr. Sher Home and Blumkin Home, Chairman of the Jewish Workers put the finishing touches Education Committee, President of on the new front entrance to the the Jewish Federation of Omaha, Jewish Community Center, just in President of Livingston Plaza, time for the 96th Annual Meeting . President of the Federation of the Jewish Federation on Foundation, and State Chairman for Monday evening, June 26, at 7 p.m.

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Rabbi Elchonon Zohn to speak in Omaha

Silence surrounds D.C. peace talks

by Beth Cohen

by Sharon Samber

Rabbi Elchonon Zohn, internationally recognized as an expert on issues of Jewish rituals relating to death and burial, will be in Omaha for a series of programs on Sunday, July 9.. .

Rabbi Zohn is the founder and director of the Chevra Kadisha (Sacred Society) of the Vaad Harabonim of Queens, NY. He is also the founder and coordinator of the Association of Chevrot Kadisha, a national network devoted to exchanging. current information and technical assistance in the field.

The primary purpose of a Chevra Kadisha is to perform the rite of tahara, the Jewish ritual washing and dressing of the body in iachrichim (burial shrouds) prior to burial.

The first session on July 9, 2-5 p.m., in the social hall of the JCC, will give a training session and demonstration for members of Omaha's Chevra Kadisha.

- Members of the community who are interested in becoming part of the Chevra Kadisha should contact Rabbi Howard Kutner, Rabbi Paul Drazen or Rabbi Aryeh Azriel. This training seminar is designed for both experienced and novice Chevra members.

• • At 7:30 p.m., in the JCC auditorium, Rabbi Zohn will speak on "It's a Matter of Life and Death."

This evening lecture is open to the community, and will be an enlightening session discussing Jewish law and tradition.

"As a Jew, one is deserving of a burial reflecting the richness and the beauty of Jewish tradition and belief," Rabbi Zohn explained.

The laws and customs of the Chevra Kadisha as well as Jewish traditions at the cemetery and during the mourning period are not simply ancient rituals," he added. "They are the logical consequence of the Jewish perception of death, burial and bereavement."

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WASHINGTON (JTA) - The White House is staying silent about what transpired at last week's meeting between President Clinton and Palestinian Authority President Yasser Arafat here.

Before the meeting, Clinton would not comment on either the June 23 scheduled Israeli withdrawal from more of the West Bank or the Sept. 13 Palestinian-declared deadline for statehood.

"If we're going to make peace, we're going to have to deal with the difficult issues, and the less we say now the better, I think." he said.

After the two leaders met in the Oval Office for nearly three hours-twice as long as had been scheduled, Arafat told reporters the discussion was "veryfruitful"but did not give any specifics.

Reports from negotiating teams at the Boiling and Andrews Air Force bases have hot been optimistic.

Clinton said Wednesday that the Israelis and Palestinians "still had work to do" before a three-way summit with the United States could take place.

P.J. Crowley, spokesman for the White House National Security Council said the process is "a marathon" and that time is not on the side of either Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak or Arafat.

Negotiations between the Israeli and Palestinian teams broke'off briefly Wednesday because of the Palestinians' ongoing displeasure over a delay in the Israeli withdrawal and Israel's reluctance to release Palestinian prisoners. Barak did make a goodwill gesture later, signaling he would release three Palestinian prisoners.

• Arafat called the gesture "insulting" and said Barak lacked the desire to work toward a comprehensive peace.

"At this difficult time, and faced with the obstacles we are facing in the negotiations, we really do need the assistance and help of President Clinton," Arafat said before leaving to have lunch with U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.

Kripke Federation Library in the former Room 10 and Older Adult Lounge. The Library, Sokolof Fitness Center and Pennie Z. Davis Child Development Center are now open; however, work continues on interior office space in the JCC and the north driveway.

Mount Sinai Association trying to save cemetery

by Claudia Sherman, • Foundation Public Relations Coordinator

"The Torah says one of the first things a Jewish community needs to organize and maintain is a cemetery," stated Leon Wintroub, a member of the Board of the Mount Sinai Cemetery Association.

Preserving Jewish cemeteries is also important, said Wintroub, to preserve Omaha's Jewish history.

Mount Sinai Cemetery, established about 1935, estimated Wintroub, was associated' with the former Adas Yeshuron Synagogue, an Orthodox congregation: However, tEe cemetery is no longer connected to any congregation. It is maintained by the Board members of the cemetery's association. Joe Guss is President. Wintroub is Vice-president/Treasurer, and Al Feldman is Secretary of the Association Board.

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SAMKUTLEK Graveside services for Sam Kutler were held June 16 at Golden Hill Cemetery. He died June 14 at the age of 95.

Kutler was featured in the Passover 2000 edition of the Jewish Press, "A Jewish History of the Old Parashat Behaalotekha Market." He was the owner of a fruit and vegetable While still at Sinai, our ancestors were given "stall" but later worked for United AG and No instruction on the proper manner to light the lights Frills Supermarkets, where he worked intil he was (Menorah) of the Tabernacle.

90 years old.

A careful reader (Rashbam). noted that the Survivors include a son, Bennett Kutler; daughinstruction was for the continuing future, requiring ter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Ellie Ratner of a verb in the Hebrew imperfect tense (tairu, "they Omaha; three granddaughters and husbands, will cast light," i.e., into the future). The lights, he Debra Ratner and Pacey Mindlin of Middletown, said, unlike the now completed Tabernacle and its OH, Ronna Ratner of Omaha and Mallory and appurtenances, were to be, as it were, ever renew- James Weidner of Omaha. t able, forever.

Once-shadowy Russian figure Many centuries later, Deutero-Isaiah, was to characterize Israelites as leor goyyim, "a light to is new symbol for human rights the nations" (42.6).

by Lev Gorodetsky It is no exaggeration to say that the Word of the Lord from Jerusalem has been the moral standard MOSCOW (JTA)-When Vladimir Goussinsky of Jews and Judaism's daughter religions from walked out of jail here last Friday night, he was ancient times to ours. When I was asked why not just another released prisoner waiting to be Judaic Studies should be one of the disciplines formally arraigned. taught at a secular university like the University As the television screens showed, Goussinsky's of Nebraska, with a student body largely Christian, three days in prison left the media tycoon and I replied that if secular or Christian students were leader of the Russian Jewish Congress looking like to understand the basic morality of the world they a tired and nervous middle-aged Jewish clerk with live in—in Nebraska or any other part of the mod- a host of unsolvable problems. ern world—they could do no better than go to the But the ongoing government campaign against base itself, i.e., to Judaism.

Goussinsky, which landed him for three days last Lest we swell with pride at this assumption, it is week in the Butyrskaya prison and has him necessary for us to realize that there is widespread charged with embezzling $10 million, has turned disregard of this basic morality. It is easy to say the shy, controversial mogul into something of an nice words, like "honesty," "responsibility," "love-of- international cause celebre. neighbor." But in the real world it is easier to disThe campaign is also just the latest episode in a regard these as qualities of life than to live by life that has turned from that of an ordinary Soviet them. citizen into a reported billionaire who is the controI like always to consider education to be not only versial focus of government attention. for the acquisition of knowledge, but also for the Goussinsky, 47, grew up in a Jewish family that, formation of character. Our public educational sys- like, millions of other Soviets, suffered under the tem is to be rigidly separated from any tie to any oppressive weight of Stalinism. His grandfather specific religion or religious systems in general. was executed in 1937 during the Great Purges, and But there is nothing in our "separation" from reli- his grandmother spent nine years in a Soviet, gion to deny our schools, Jewish, Christian, and prison camp.

Muslim, and others, there is no need to hold back Like most Soviet Jews, Goussinsky knew little about the emphasis that these are religious values.

Judaism when he was growing up. But the outside It will always be difficult to teach children-and world didn't let him forget about his background. adults-that there are values that cannot be mea"I had to fight often when someone called me a sured in length and weight and dollars. But that is Jew-face," Goussinsky recalled in a. 1998 JTA nevertheless the task of those who teach in class- interview. rooms and from pulpits.

Goussinsky studied at the Moscow Institute of It is a consummation devoutly to be wished that Petroleum. He never graduated, but during his Jews would again be looked at by the general pop- student years he was one of thousands of Jewish ulace as examples of standards of morality. youths who flocked to Moscow's Choral Synagogue Parents, teachers, rabbis: our task is onerous and on Jewish holidays, especially on Simchat Torah, demanding. But it is unescapable, ineluctable. to demonstrate their pride in their Judaismignoring the KGB agents who were taking pictures of the crowd. But that was the extent of his Jewish Rabbi Zohn to. speak—— involvement as a student.

(Continued from page 1) In 1986-87, the early years of Mikhail GorbaRabbi Zohn's visit to Omaha is sponsored by the chev's opening to the West and restructuring of the Jewish Funeral Home, and organized by Rabbi Soviet economy, Goussinsky began making money Howard Kutner, Raw Hamachshir (Rabbinic in a tiny metal-works cooperative. He quickly and mysteriously managed to become wealthy and, by Administrator) ofOmaha's Chevra Kadisha.

"Rabbi Zohn has provided in-service training to 1989, when he founded the Most Bank, he had numerous Chevra Kadishas throughout the coun- entered not only banking but real estate.

Analysts say Goussinsky capitalized on his close try," explained Rabbi Kutner.

"He is considered one of the foremost experts in ties to the Moscow government and especially to this area, and the only full-time Chevra Kadisha then-Deputy Mayor Yuri Luzhkov, who would later Rabbi in the country," he added. "It is a privilege assume the city's top post. The Moscow governfor Omaha to host Rabbi Zohn, and we look for- ment deposited the city's huge accounts into Goussinsky's bank. It made him, overnight, one of ward to his visit."

Rabbi Zohn's lectures are free and open to the the wealthiest people in Russia. community. For more information, contact Rabbi Kutner at 556-6288.

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SYNAGOGUES TEMPLE ISRAEL Member of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations

7023 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68132-2651 ; , . '„ 550-6538 templeisrael-ne.org .

FRIDAY: Shabbat service, 8 p.m. Rabbi Aryeh Azriel and Cantor Jennifer Blum will officiate.

Corinne Stavish, master storyteller, is guest speaker. The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by Women of Reform Judaism.

SATURDAY: Bagels and Bible, 9:30-10:15 aan.; Shabbat morning service, 10:30 a.m.; Stephanie Wilson, daughter of Linda and Warren Wilson, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah.

SITTER SERVICE-During the month of June, sitter service is available each Friday evening and Saturday morning for worship service. Cost is $2 per family. Make a reservation at the Temple office. Sorry, there are no facilities for infants.

SUNDAY: Four Cantors' Concert, 7 p.m. This is a special opportunity to hear the voices of Omaha's four cantors: Berkovits, Blum, Fettman and Horwitz.

Musical numbers will also be performed by a joint choir of participants from Beth El, Beth Israel and Temple Israel. Cost is $12 for adults, $6 for children 12 and under. Tickets are available at the door or by calling the Temple office, 556-6536.

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Services officiated by Cantor Michael Weisser.

FRTOAY: Sabbath Eve service, 7:45 pan. . SATURDAY: Torah Study, 10 aan.

TUESDAY: Adult Education-Pirke Avot, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY: AA Meeting, 7:30 p.m., in the library. ,

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FRIDAY: Evening Services, 7 p.m. The west minyan will be at the home of Donald and Maggie Gerber, 426 So. 126th St., 7:30 pan.

SATURDAY: Morning Services, 8:45 a.m.; Pirkei Avos class with Rabbi Kutner, 8:05 p.m.; Mincha, 8:35 p.m.; Havdalah, 9:53 p.m.

SUNDAY: Services, 9 a.m. and 8:45 p.m.

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

TUESDAY: Class with Rabbi Shlomo Levin, 7:30 p.m.

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

ROSH CHODESH LUNCHEON Make your reservations for the luncheon immediately following Shabbos morning services on July • 1. Call or e-mail the synagogue office.

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SUNDAY: Congregation Annual Meeting, 10:30 aan. brunch

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EBLUMKIN JEWISH HOME SATURDAY: Services, 9 a.m., conducted 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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FRIDAY: Services, 6 p.m. Marc Cohen, son of Karla and David Cohen, will become a Bar Mitzvah on Friday evening and Saturday morning.

SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m. Kiddush following services; Sitter service, 10 aan.; K'tantan, 10:45 a.m.; Shabbat Story time, 11 aan,; Humash with Rashi study session, 8:25 p.m.; MinhaMa'ariv and Havdalah services, 8:55 p.m.

SUNDAY: Services, 9 a.m.

WEEKDAYS: Services, 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Storytelling festival opens; Corinne Stavish appears at Temple Israel The annual Midwest Storytelling Festival opens today at the College of St. Mary. Among the storytellers are Corinne Stavish, who will also appear at Temple Israel during services tonight, 8 pan. Local storytellers at the festival include: Ozzie Nogg and Rita Paskowitz. The fesitval opens at noon today and runs through Sunday. Full festival information is available at its website: www.storygalore.com or by calling 551-4532.

Stavish is a professional storyteller and experienced workshop leader, as well as a full-time faculty member at Lawrence Technological University in Michigan. She has performed throughout the United states and is recognized as "the formost Jewish storyteller," according to Harlene Appelman, Director of the Alliance for Jewish Education at the Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit.

Dolgoff wins Phantom tickets

JTA News Briefs Public school officials cannot let students lead prayers before high school football games, the Supreme Court ruled Monday. The 6-3 decision stemming from a Texas case said the prayers violate the constitutionally required separation of church and state.

The United Nations will dispatch 1,000 more peacekeepers to Lebanon next month to help patrol the border with Israel, said U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan. His announcement came despite a warning from Lebanon not to deploy more peacekeepers until Beirut agrees that Israel has completely withdrawn from Lebanon.

A Torah hidden in St. Petersburg for 70 years was unveiled in a ceremony at a Brooklyn synagogue. The scroll, which is 180 years old, was brought in .1993 to the United States, where it was restored.

In a move that could destroy Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak's legislative majority and force new elections, four ministers and three deputy ministers from the fervently Orthodox Shas Party submitted their resignations. The resignations do not take effect for 48 hours, giving Shas more time to try to press its demands that Barak release more'state funds for Shas' financially troubled school system. But Barak's office said Tuesday, "There will be no surrender to Shas."

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Our responsibility to the Western Galilee When the Israeli government finally made the agonizing decision to withdraw from the security zone they established in southern Lebanon, little thought was given to the future well-being of their allies, the Southern Lebanese Army (SLA).

Within hours of their departure, SLA personnel and their families (most of whom are Christian) started pouring through Israel's northern border. Terrified they would be shot as "collaborators," many of them left only with the possessions they could carry.

Within hours, a volunteer effort was organized in the northern border towns to house some 2000 refugees.

Many of them are living in hostels, bed and breakfast inns and kibbutzim. And the Western Galilee is bearing the brunt of this burden.

The Western Galilee, as you may recall, is Omaha's Partnership 2000 Region. P2K was developed as a pro-

ject to fund specific programs decided upon by a committee composed of representatives from the Western Galilee, along with their American counterparts from the 11-city Midwest Consortium. This "people-topeople" project allows donors in Omaha to see exactly where their overseas allocations are going.

To assist our P2K partners with this unexpected burden of housing, feeding, clothing and educating SLA refugees, Jewish Family Service is accepting cash donations to be forwarded through the Jewish Agency directly to our Western Galilee partners. All manner of supplies will be purchased in Israel, from diapers and baby food, to books and medicine.

Though the refugees are Christian, it is our obligation, as Jews, to assist "the stranger among us" in need. For more information, contact JFS at 330-2024, or send your check to them at: 333 So. 132nd St., Omaha, NE 68154.

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by Adam Jessel

Israel may be out of Lebanon, but some Israelis, unfortunately, are not.

On a fateful night in June 1982, a battalion of young Israeli soldiers there suddenly found itself in the middle of a heavily fortified Syrian encampment Twentyone Israeli soldiers were killed and three were captured. The captives were paraded through Damascus the next day and have not been seen since.

When other children ask Danny Eisen's fouryear-old daughter what her father does, she says that Daddy is a prisoner of war. Not precisely true.

He is often away from home, to be sure, and as a result of war. But what keeps him "captive" is his • work on behalf of true captives. When you're a little girl, it's hard to tell the difference. Only when you're older do you consider him a hero.

At'41, Danny Eisen hardly looks the part of an international activist. Slightly built, with a beard, glasses, wavy hair and long sidelocks tucked behind his ears, the Toronto-born Orthodox Jew seemB more like a science teacher than the intrepid strategist behind a world-wide, grass-roots coalition whose diplomatic initiatives have affected American foreign policy and placed Israeli hostages on the international agenda.

Except for the forceful passion in his voice when he speaks about his cause, one would never guess that he travels around the world to meet with heads of state, intelligence operatives, terrorists and anyone else who might conceivably play some role in locating and bringing home three Israeli soldiers missing now for 18 years.

There isn't a day that goes by that Eisen doesn't think about the missing men; he even dreams about them.

As it happened, the three soldiers captured in Lebanon—Zachary Baumel, Tzvi Feldman and Yehuda Katz-were part of a battalion with a high proportion of Orthodox soldiers. When Eisen recently addressed a delegation of Christian clergy, the listeners sat open-mouthed as they heard how, when it became clear that the battle was hopeless, the soldiers discussed complex halachic questions regarding ethics in battle and captivity, including the Jewish legal position on suicide in the face of torture.

Since the Syrians had broken their codes and were listening in, the men improvised an ad hoc code using an ancient system of Jewish numerolo-

gy, which the soldiers with yeshiva training deciphered for the others.

Yehudah Katz drew on his extensive knowledge of Jewish legal and ethical writings, and addressed his fellow soldiers on the proper ethical and emotional qualities demanded by Jewish law of a Jewish soldier. Witnesses say he managed to strengthen the resolve and calm the fears of his fellow soldiers, many of whom had never before experienced battle.

Eisen has also taken up'the cause of another missing soldier, Ron Arad, who was captured after bailing out of his crippled plane over Southern Lebanon.

Over the years there has been a steady flow of information indicating that some of the Israelis are still alive and being held hostage by Syrian and Iranian operatives.

Eisen works relentlessly to keep the issue of the soldiers' fates "high profile" in the media and on the agenda of Western governments and Israel. In this way, he has helped ensure that the men are not forgotten, and that those responsible for their fate are held accountable.

Initially, Eisen, an Orthodox rabbinic scholar, had simply wanted to help the missing Jews, and bring about, closure for the families. In the words of the mother of one of the missing men, "Imagine not knowing whether your son is dead or alive.

Imagine the fear that you'll eventually find out that he was alive and you hadn't done everything in your power torescue him."

With time, however, he came to realize that an even larger ideal hovered in the background. Throughout their history, Jews have always held that the value of a life cannot be defined by political considerations. The Talmud places tremendous emphasis on the obligation to redeem captives, and Jews have always gone to extraordinary lengths to do so.

Today, says Eisen, with the yawning divisions-religious, political, ideological-in the Jewish people, the sense of responsibility to Jewish captives may be one of the last fundamental principles capable of uniting all Jews.

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That has come to the forefront as Jews in Iran stand before a kangaroo court, and, Eisen maintains, it is evident in the broad support he has received from Jews of all stripes in his effort to find and free Israeli captives. At the onset of the Oslo peace process in 1993, there was increased opportunity for dialogue between Israel and the Arab states, and the imminent return of the missing soldiers seemed a reasonable possibility. To Eisen's dismay, though, the issue of the captured soldiers was never once mentioned publicly by Israeli officials. That fact was the midwife of the International Coalition for Missing Israeli Soldiers, Eisen's organization. He was reluctant to leave his rabbinical studies, but expected the position to be only temporary, just until the plight of the missing soldiers was resolved.

Seven years later, the group's Jerusalem headquarters still has a look of impermanence. There is hardly any furniture, just tables, phones, fax and copy machines, and stacks of papers, files, and promotional material. .

Support for the effort comes from across the political and religious spectrums, and from around the world.

"The success of the organization shows that this is still a core value that can speak to people," says Eisen. "We have wealthy donors and people going door to door in Mean Shearim, a neighborhood of mostly poorer, very religious Jews. People give whatever they can." .

Despite their broad-based support, most of the money raised is used in the lobbying effort, for travel, telephone and advertising. Consequently, there's only a small, dedicated staff.

It include Raye Rakefet, a shy, unpretentious woman who works out of her home in Har Nof, a Jerusalem suburb. Despite her unassuming demeanor, or perhaps because of it, she is a remarkable lobbyist. During an eight-month period last year, Raye placed more than 8,000 phone calls in an effort to overcome opposition and pass an ambitious bill through the US Congress.

The Congressional bill the group helped promote "Legislation to Locate and Secure the Release of Zachary Baumel, an American Citizen, and Other Israelis Missing in Action" which links American aid to Syria, Lebanon, the Palestinian Authority (Continued on page 5) JEWISH PRESS COMMITTEE Fred Tichauer, Vice-Chairman; Joanie Jacobson, Secretary; Howard Silber, Treasurer; Elyce Azriel; Jill Belmont; Jean Duitch; Penny Endelman; Kip Gordman; Gary Kudym; Howard K. Marcus; Linda Saltzman; Steve Simon; Amee Zetzman; George Schapiro (Honorary Committee Member).

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(Continued from page 4) and other governments in the region to their cooperation in locating and returning the missing men.

In August, 1999, it passed unanimously in both houses of Congress and was subsequently signed into law

by President Clinton.

Its passage and enactment represented a startling coup by any standard. Foreign policy is not generally codified in legislation, the bill moved with unusual speed and there was significant opposition to overcome.

Eisen doesn't believe in luck, but neither does he believe it was just his group's hard work. Again he stresses the unifying power of the issue.

"These four missing men are a binding force in world Jewry today. There is almost no chasm this issue can't cross. And that's a tremendous source of merit for them."

Eisen is now pushing for similar legislation in Great Britain and other Western countries. Will these legislative initiatives put an end to the hostage taking that has plagued the Middle East over the past two decades? Eisen is skeptical.

"Kidnapping soldiers is now replacing terrorism as a primary strategic tool of the Arab rejectionists. It's better for p.r., and it's cheaper."

Eisen says his wife, Sarah Malka, is his major source of encouragement when the.obstacles seem almost too formidable. She acknowledges that his absences are hard on their three children, but believes this is mitigat-

ed by the benefits of seeing in their father a model of conviction, someone willing to go to extraordinary lengths to help others in need. She herself was brought up with such a model, and speaks with pride of her greatgrandfather, Rabbi Dr. Nathan Birnbaum, whose monumental efforts to preserve both Jewish lives and Jewish values take up several pages in the Encyclopedia Judaica.

For his part, Eisen hopes his task will soon be done, and that he will be able to be home more often like other fathers. He looks forward, too, to when hell have more time to engage his passion for study. His home is lined with hundreds of Jewish texts.

"When I got involved with this, no one imagined that this issue would drag on for so long. I've missed years of Torah study," he says. "Even though I know it was the right thing to do, it has still left a big hole.

"And that is a loss," he adds sadly, "that can never be replaced."

- When the captured men are returned home, he says wistfully, his first priorities will be to spend a lot more time with his studies and his family. : The International Coalition for Missing Israeli Soldiers can be contacted at: P.O. Box 32380, Jerusalem, 91233, Israel, or phone 011-972-2623-6083); e-mail to: info@mia.org.il

Adam Jessel is a research consultant living in Israel* This was written for Am Echad Resources.

To the Editor: There is a petition drive being conducted now to eliminate any chance Nebraska would ever legally recognize a committed relationship between two men or two women.

The text reads, "Only marriage between a man and woman shall be valid or recognized in Nebraska. The uniting of two persons of the same sex in a civil union, domestic partnership, or other similar same-sex relationship, shall not be valid or recognized in Nebraska."

It is currently not legal in Nebraska (or any other state) for two people of the same gender to be married. This is not expected to change in the foreseeable future. Vermont has legalized "civil unions" but its status beyond that state's borders is uncertain.

If this .petition gets on t h e November ballot, it would have far reaching repercussions. Even disre-

garding the idea of a legal same-sex union, this measure would allow any public institution in Nebraska (for example, the University of Nebraska) to prohibit domestic partnership insurance benefits, hospitals to ban a domestic partner from being "the next of kin" and many other civil rights that heterosexual partners now have.

If passed, this measure would permanently change the Nebraska constitution—something rarely done and something that should be thoughtfully and thoroughly considered before enacted.

As a Jewish people we are aware of persecution and "anti-sentiments" that have been directed toward us for centuries. We hope that if you are approached by a circulator to sign this petition, that you will refuse to do so. : Susie and Jim Silverman

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Y.E.S. Members will meet Monday in the auditorium of the JCC. Exercise at 10:15 turn, in the auditorium; or try your luck at bingo with Eileen Remer, also at 10:15 aan. Bring articles to share for "YES Talk" discussion group at 11 a.m. Following lunch at noon, Rabbi Maximo Shechet will speak on growing up in Cuba. For transportation, call 330-4272.

WALK-IN, DROP-IN There will be no meeting Thursday at the JCC. For those using the Jewish Senior Services bus to the Orpheum Theater to see Phantom of the Opera, please meet at the front entrance of the Blumkin Home by 12:30 p.m. For information, call Maggie Conti at 334-6521.

OMAHA CENTER FOB TORAH LEARNING SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 7:15 p.m. a class in the weekly Torah portion, taught by Rabbi Shlomo Levin at his home, 2001 N. 56th St. MONDAY, JUNE 26, 5 p.m., a class in Jewish prayer for women, hosted by Carol Katzman at her home, 9151 Harney.

TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 7:45 p.m.,Mishna tractate Makkot, hosted by Beth Israel.

WEDNESDAY, J U N E 28, 12 p.m., Lunch 'n Learn will meet in the JCC conference room; we will eat lunch together (please bring your own), followed by our Torah study; Modern, spoken Hebrew class, 6:30p.m., hosted by Al Ross THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 7 p.m.,Talmud, tractate Sukka, hosted by Beth El. For more information about these or other OCTL programs, please contact Rabbi Levin 551-1564.

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN The Omaha Section board of directors will meet on Monday, J u l y 24, 7:30 p.m,. at the home of Kim Noddle, 2605 So. 95th St.; pizza will be provided for dinner. RSVP to Beth Friedman at 334-7539.

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KUTLER/KUGLER Traci Lyn Kutler and Lance John Kugler Cleveland Heights, OH, were married on Saturday, June 17, 7:30 p.m., at Shadow Ridge Country Club in Omaha. The ceremony was followed by a reception at the club.

Honor attendants were Alison Kutler of Washington, D.C., sister of the bride, and James Hamman of Chicago.

The bride, daughter of Sandy and Stuart Kutler of Omaha, has a bachelor's degree from Emory University and a Master of Social Work degree from Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) in Cleveland, OH. The bridegroom, son of Dr. John and Cyndi Kugler, also of Omaha, received a bachelor's degree from DePauw University in Greencastle, IN. He is a fourth-year medical student at CWRU in Cleveland.

Following a honeymoon in Sun Valley, Idaho, the couple will live in Cleveland Heights, OH.

The Oregon Coaches Association recently honored Mike Sigmond with its Sports Media Award, recognizing excellence in sports journalism and dedication to high school sports in the state.

Sigmond, son of Omahans Diane and Don Baum, is weekend sports anchor and sports reporter at KDRV-TV in Medford and KDKF-TV in Klamath Falls, He and KDRV-TV sports director Tom Clyde were the only recipients of the prestigious award for 1999-2000.

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OMAHA CHAPTER OF HADASSAH Joe Cherek at the piano will entertain residents of the Rose Blumkin Home on Saturday, J u n e 24, a t the monthly Oneg Shabbat, sponsored by the Omaha Chapter of Hadassah. • The 2 p.m. program in the Home's main dining room will be followed by a "sweet dessert" for all residents and guest.

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David and Pam Cohen of Montgomery, AL, announce the May 23 birth of their son, Benjamin Aaron.

Grandparents are Jeanne and Maximo Shechet and Paul and Arlene Cohen, all of Omaha, and Carol and John Saxon of Houston.

Great-grandparents are Merrill and Fleda Caywood of Houston and Hyman Hurwitz of Sioux Falls,SD.

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Former Omahan Donald Schwartz has published Noah's Ark: An Annotated Encyclopedia of Every Animal Species in the Hebrew Bible, from Jason Aronson, Inc., publishers. He is currently a visiting assistant professor of communications at Community College of Baltimore County.

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The fourth annual Cantors' Concert will feature a variety of Jewish music ranging from secular show tunes and pop music to the sacred, including Shabbat, holiday and Israeli music along with cantonal humor. It will take place on this Sunday, J u n e 25, 7 p.m., at Temple Israel.

Beth El's Cantors Emil Berkovits and 6. Michael Horwitz and Temple Israel's Cantor Jennifer Blum will perform solos, duets and trios, while Beth Israel's Cantor Emeritus Leo Fettman will provide a little bit of Jewish humor along with his music.

Pianist Julie Sandene will provide musical accompaniment.

The four cantors are looking forward to the upcoming concert.

Blum said, "The Omaha community is so blessed to have newly invested Cantor Horwitz with his . soulful voice and warm personality. I am sure Cantor Berkovits and Fettman share my excitement as together we will share an evening singing the music that unites us as one community."

Cantor Horwitz added that he is "excited to be the fourth cantor to join this established group.

The community will have the opportunity to hear a variety of musical styles and voices at this concert."

Berkovits believes that these community concerts are important not only for the community that has an opportunity to hear a great variety of music, but also for the presenters themselves.

"We, as cantors, seldom get a chance to express ourselves musically on this level because our religious services are very precise . . . we can actually create new compositions and at the same time use such concerts as 'a platform' for them, he stated.

"This year, I hope to sing two of my latest creations, V'ha'arev Na, a prayer in praise of the study of Torah and Eshet Hayil, an excerpt from the Book of Proverbs that praises the Woman of Valor," he added.

Fettman likes to add humor to his music, stating that "people like to smile and laugh." Since he performs as a solo, "I have no restrictions and can do anything I want!"

In addition to the four principals, a choir consisting of members of the three synagogues will perform. Members include: Doris Alloy, James Anderson, Pam Cohn, Tuffy Epstein, Tom Friedman, Don Gerber, Hilda Gottlieb, Lonnie Graul, Heidi Horwitz, Jill Idelman, Mark Jacobson, David Lercher, Seldon Masnek, Jon Meyers, Ronnell Morrison, Maxine Noodell, Marvin Parilman, Eileen Remer, Miles Remer, Arlene Richman, Jeff Schweid, Sharon 9bbel, Eadie Tsabari, Patsy Wallace, Will Wallace, Kathy Weiner and Leslie Wolpa.

The Temple Israel Music Committee, consisting of Harry Alloy, Jon Bleicher, Pam DePorte, Steve Gottlieb, Gilda Pieck, Jeff Schwied (Chairman) and Nancy Wolf, organized the concert. They, along with members of Temple's Kol Rina Choir, have organized the dessert reception that will follow. Proceeds will benefit the Temple Israel Music Fund.

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2000 Tzedakah Honor Roll The Jewish Federation of Omaha wishes to thank all the generous donors of the 2000 Annual Campaign.

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Men's Division Sidney Abraham Milton Abrahams* Of Blessed memory WllllamS. Abrahams Alvin Abramson Michael Abramson** Arthur Adler Morris Adler Jeffrey L. Alzenberg Lawrence Albert Leon Alexander Joel Alperson** Bernard Altsuler Harry Altsuler Harvey Aronson* AryehAzriel Alari Baer* Baker Family* Tom Baker Elliott Banner Bruce Baron* Herman Barron Norman Batt' Robert Batt Bruce S. Belgrade Jim Belgrade Robert L Belgrade'* Benjamin Belmont MarkBelmont Gerald Berman Harry Berman Harold Bernstein* Thomas Bernstein Gerald Bernstien Alan Blniamow Marvin Blltner Max Bittner Michael Blatt Jerome E. Bleicher* Jon Bleicher Robert Bleicher Albert Bloch Steven R. Bloch" Harold Bloom Itvin Blumkin* Louie Blumkin* Ronald Blumkin* Isadora Bogdanoff Morris M. Boguchwal Howard 0 . Borden Melvln Bomsteln BobBoumstein Scott Bresler Joel Brezack Barry A. Broder* Brodkey Bros Ino* Alfred Brodkey Bruce Brodkey Harold Brodkey Peter J. Brodkey Ronald Brodkey' JoelBrodsky* Sheldon Brodsky* JackBrody .

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Pauline Guss Margie Gutnik Carol Hahn Mendy Halsted Saralee Harding Janice Harris Marti Harris Kathy Helm Betsy Hayman JoAnn Hill Gold Kathleen Hirshman Leslie Hoberman" Nancy Hoberman Pauline Hoberman Phyllis Hoffman" Adele Hornsteln Nancy Hornsteln Paula Howard Sheri Idelman' Marsha Itkin Linda Jacobs Joanle Jacobson NancyJacobson Karen Javltch" Sylvia Jess" Sheryn Joffe Ellen Joseph Debbt Josephsoh JudyJosephson Fran Juro" SaraJuster Toby Kagan Use Kahn RoxanneKahn JoanKaiman" Sylvia Kaiman Bernice Kaplan Charlotte Kaplan Suzanne Kaplan" Beatrice Karp Frankie Kasin Leona Kasin Gloria Kaslow0 Renee Kasner" Edythe Kass Lucille Katelman Myllee Katelman Eve Katskee Evelyn Katz Carol Katzman" Julee Katzman0 Madeline Katzman" Rose Katzman Andrea Kavich* Nanci Kavich LeannKelberg Maxlne Klrshenbaum' Myrna Klrshenbaum Rosemary Klrshenbaum Sharon Klrshenbaum llene Klein Janet Klein Marsha Klelnberg T. Klotz ' Gail Kohll9 Janet Kohll Pam Kohll Sandra Kohll Betty Kolnlck Marilyn Konlgsberg Robyn Kooper Sharon Kooper* Gertrude Korney Alice Kosowsky Dorothy Kotok Shane Kotok Mlndl Kotzen Bette Kozlen Peggy Krasne Cheryl Krlcsfeld Angle Krieger Frieda Krlzelman Jean Kruplnsky Robbi Kudym Jane Kulakofsky Shirley Kulakofsky0 Leslie Kully Connie Kully" Barbara Kushner0 Julie Kushner Harriet Kutler Nancy Kutler Sandra Kutler0 Nadlne Kutner Carole Lalnof Lenora Lancaster Pauline landman Susan Landow Sharl Langnas Betty Laser Barbara Lashlnsky Allison Latenser Nancy Lazer Grace Lebowich Joan Lehr* Sandra Lehr Susan Lehr Bobbl Lelbowitz" Cheryl Lerner Corlnne Levin Sallye Levin Karln Levlne* Bonnie Levinger Barbara Levitan Bert Lewis" Rochelle Lewis Sarah Lewis Vera Lewis DeanaLlddy" Marjorle Lincoln Helen Upp Louise Uppelt Marcla Upsman Thelma Lustgarten".

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Jody Malashock Norma Malashock Unda Mann" Marilyn Manvitz Wendy Manvitz Deb Marburg Harriet Marcus Ann Margolin Julie Martin Alice Mashbeln Kathy McGauvran Rosalie Meiches Roberta Meyers Sue Meyers Tina Meyers Deenle Meyerson Helen Meyerson Jennifer Meyerson Bernlce Milder Frances Milder" Lois Milder0 Lori Miller Sue Millward Lynda Mlrvlsh Evelyn Mitchell Ethel Mogil Susan Mogll: Lyra Monasee" Pam Monsky Ann Moshman Jane Murow Bertie Muskln UndaMuskin Elaine Nachman Jeanette Nadoff Laura-Lee Needelman Jean Neff' Betsy Newman Patricia Newman Phyllis Newman" Sharee Newman' Edith Noddle0 Kim Noddle*; Nancy Noddle* Susan Noddle0* Babe Nogg Marian Nogg Ozzlo Nogg Patty Nogg0 Ruth Nogg0 Sandra Nogg Marcy Noodell Susan Norton Linda Novak Rita Novak Carolyn Novicoff Donna Olesh RevaOruch Reglna Osten* Bede Ostrow Susan Paley Sylvia Parilman Carol Parsow* Lee Jane Parsow0 Of Blessed memory Margo Parsow Fefe Passer Sandra Passer Ramona Pepper" Betty Perelman Jan Perelman Vicki Perimeter Julie Phillips Rachel Pichik Ann Plckel GlldaPleck Marcla Pltlor Kimberly Placzek Barbara Platt" Ellen Platt Grace Plotkln Bluma Pocansky Sheila Pollkov Enid Pollack Karen Pollak Bluma Polonski Corinne Polsky Ruth Potash Sheila Prlluck Dinah Raful Nancy Rampey Bimamow Kathryn Rapoport Nancy Rauhauser Jeanne Raznick Dolores Redler Lola Relnglas Eileen Remer Molly Rhodes FloraineRice Beverly Rich Mary Rich Ida Richards Arlene Richman" Iris Ricks Adrienne Rlekes" Dorothy Riekes" Margp Rlekes0 Mollys Rlmerman Barbara Rips" Jane Rips Nancy Rips Nancy Roberts Kimberly Robinson0* Paula Robinson Stacey Rockman Judith Roffman Silvia Roff man Mlml Rogers Marcovitz Marjorie Rosen Rita Rosen Rose Rosen Tonl Rosen Marti Rosen Atherton Shirley Rosenberg Dorothy Rosenblum Julie Rosenquist Charney Rosinsky

Edith Ross Willis Ann Ross Bess Rothenberg Susan Rothholz Faye Ruback Betty Rubin Jennifer Rubin Natalie Rubin Nell Rubinow Reva Ruderman Mary Safersteln RhondaSafersteln Janette Salkin Trudy Salkin Linda SalUman Lynne Saltzman Betty Sanford Vickl Sanford Rosalie Saylan Julia Schaplro Bea Schlmmel Nancy Schlessinger Joyce Schmldman.

Carol Schneider Cynthia Schneider' Maray Schneider Heidi Schneiderman Janice Schneiderman* Laura Schrager.

Beth Schrager* Sonla Schrager, Of Blessed memory Terri Schrager* Felicia Schrier Tracy Schrier Sophie Schulman Rose Schupack0 Hannah Schwalb Phyllis Schwartz Lourdes Secola Ocanto Tanya Seina Beverly Seldln' Sarah Seldln0 Anne Shackman* Miriam Shafer Diane Shandell Audrey Shapiro Sherry Shapiro Suzy Sheldon Claudia Sherman Patty Sherman Rose Sherman Lisa Shkolnick Lois Shkolnick Danita Shrago Helerie Shrago" Linda Shrier° Aveva Shukert Doris Shukert Cindy ShUlewitz Susann Shyken JlllSideris Andrea Siegel Leah Siegel Sissy Sllber Esther Silver Susan Silver Denise Silverman Lorraine Silverman Marian Sllversteln Josephine Simon Esther Simon0 Eve Simon" Miriam Simon Stacy Simon Judy Simons Maxine Simons Harriet Singer* Suzanne Singer" Kathy Siref Ruth Skolnlk Eleanor Slosburg* Ellen SlosbUrg0 Marlon Slosburg Martha Slosburg0* Charlotte Slutzky Koom Helen Solref Susan Somberg Carl Sommer Audrey Sophlr" Penny Sophir Miriam Soshnlk Dorothy Splzmah Georgia Steinberg Muriel Steinberg0 Melissa Stelner Judith Stern Rocky Stern Debbie Stlel Marion Strauss Marlene Suklennik LoUri Sullivan Jill Swanberg Susan Swartz Lynn Sweet Patricia Tatelman Mary Ann Taylon Geraldine Trachtenbarg Shirley Trachtenbarg Selma Tretlak JudyTully Margaret Turetsky TeveeTurkel Gloria Vann Gall Veitzer* Joodi Veitzer* Sally Venger Sylvia Wagner" Miriam WaWbaum0 Mary Walker Beth Walts Phyllis Wasserman Esther Wax Esther Waxman Joye Wees Roberta Weiner Shirley Welnsteln .

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H o n o r Anne Weitz Allyson Wilczewskl Andi Willonsky Janet Wlntroub Jean Wlntroub* Sally Wlntroub EdytheWolf Nancy Wolf Sheryl Wolfson Keri Workman Annette Yafte Dorothy Yaffe Phyllis Zabln Barbara Zacharla Jamie Zacharla Terryl Zacharla Amee Zetzman Sally Zlpursky Nora Zoob Beverly Zuber JudyZweiback •Uon of Judah-a gift of $5,000 or more to campaign.

• Pomegranate - a gift of $1,800 to $4,999 to campaign.

• Ben Gurion - a gin of $1,000 more to campaign & under 45 yrs.

Super Sunday David Ablsror Marilyn Abraham Rose Abrahams Qaylene Abrahamson Harold Abrahamson Holly Abrahamson Uncfa Abrahamson Louisa Abrahamson Steven Abrahamson Edith Abrams Gall Abramson Marian Abramson Marvin Abramson Minnie Abromowitch Battle Adams BemlceAdler Joel Alexander Sharon Allen Bette Alloy David Alloy Harry Alloy Sam Alloy Dena Altman James Anderson Alexandra Aronchik IzrailArorichik Peter Astor ShuraAstor Larry Axelrod Diane Axler Baum TatyanaAyol Dabra Baack Dennis Baack Irving Babendlr LeslieBabendlr.

Ruth Babendure Beth Ballen Eddie Bailen Rena Ballen Marlee Bailey David Bailis LeaBalhs Bridgett Balnes Lillian Ban Ida Banner Celia Bafron Leonard Barren Mikhail Basov Gloria Basslk Kenneth Basslk Donald Baum Felecia Baumel Kathryn Beauchalne Robert Beber.

Darcy Beck Basya Beckerman Gene Beckerman Karen Beckman 'Beth Belmont Randy Belmont Gideon Ben Yaacov.

Miriam Ben Yaacov Barbara Berenson • Harry Berenson Nathan Berg Diane Berger Lenny Bergman Emil Berkovlts David Barman Mary Barman . Eleanor Bernstein Eve Bernstein Genevleve Bernstein Joan Bernstein Julius Bernstein Lee Bernstein Robin Bernstein Terrance Bernstein Vera Bernstein Lois Bernstlen Jakob Besser Susan Besser AmyBlanchlnl Marcy Bieker Judl Blnlamow Ralph Blnlamow Rita Blnlamow Morris Blrenbaum Martha Bittner Shirley Blrtner Fred Blank Judy Blank James Blanker Claire Blass Larry Blass

Joann Blatt Marilyn Blatt Rhoda Blatt Helen Blelcher Bonnie Bloch Pamela Bloch-Coyle Brent Bloom ' Dina Bloom Rebecca Bloom Aron Blyakher Lyubov Blyakher Claudia Boehm Bernard Bogdanoff Brian Bogdanoff Cindy Bogdanoff Diane Bogdanoff Esther Bogdanoff Nataly Bogdanov EvaBoguchwal BessBorden Mark Bordy Natalya Borovskly Vaslliy Borovskiy Rebecca Bostick Midge Bowers GregBramhall Susan Bramhall Leon Brand Ula Brand Randal Brand Rhonda Brand Carleen Braun Ada Braw Max Braw Mardee Brechwald James Bresel Jean Bresel Morris Bresel Barbara Bresler David Brezack Susan Brezack Alexis Brick Marshall Brick Sheri Brick Gloria Brodkey Lawrence Brodkey Peter Brodsky Sandra Bromley Ida Bronsteyn Kate Brooks Debbie Brookstein Dolores Brown Phyllis Brown Freda Buchelster David Bucksner Elaine Bukenholts Sam Bukenholts Helen Burns John Burns Larry Cackin Parian Cackin Norman Cain Ruth Cain Sandra Canfield Jeffrey.Cannon Sharon Cannon Jeff Caplan Theresa Cervantes David Chapman Deborah Chapman Reva Chapman Evelyn Charney DebraChasen Steve Chasen LetaRae Chernlss Gerald Chesen Vlekl Chesen David Chorney Patty Chorney Cathy Chrlstensen Gary Christensen Jackie Christensen William Chrlstensen Mildred Chudacotf .

Sharon Cipperiey ' Jim Clark Laurie Clark Penny Cody Anne Cohen Bernard Cohen Bernlce Cohen Carl Cohen Don Cohen Doris Cohen Gilbert Cohen Howard Cohen Karla Cohen Mary Cohen Michael Cohen Robert Cohen Rose Cohen William Cohen Edith Cohn Jeffrey Conn Larry Cohn Marljyn Cohn Pam Cohn Robert Cohn Russell Cohn Stephen Cohn Sandra Cole Ellsse Collls Rovla Collls Cheryl Comlsar Edith Comlsar Frank Comlsar Sharon Comlsar David Cooper Jeff Cooper Joan Cooper Judy Cooper Mellnda Cooper Edgar Cordel Unda Cordel RaeCoren

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R o l l Sheldon Coren Sylvia Coren Suzan Crabb Phyllis Crandell Bernice Crounse Betty Cutler Carri Czaja Marlene Dandy Dorothy Danlelson Steven Danon Veronica Danon Doug Davidson Helena Davidson Isaac Davidson Juanita Davidson Marvin Davis Sylvia Davis Hanna DeBruin Larry DeBruIn David DeLand Peggy DeLand Karen Delgadlllo Manuel Delgadlllo Marc Delman Mitzi Delman George Demldovich Patrick Denny _ Esther Deports • Leonard Deporte Mlhde Diamond Richard Diamond Alex Dobin Bella Dobin llya Dobin Vera Dobin JeniseDorf Gary Doty Mary Doty William Dreyfus EstaDubov Gregory Dubov llyaDubov Jay Durmaskin Julie Durmaskin Arthur Dutky Robert Eades Shari Eades Harold Edelman Minerva Edelman Ellene Edelstein Janice Egermayer Rick Eirenberg Holly Elsenberg losif Elkln Julia Elkln Klara Elkln Jean Elkon Wally Elkon LoisEndelman Penny Endelman Eddie Epstein Elsa Epstein Gary Epstein Geraldine Epstein Jay Epstein Lois Epstein Lucille Epstein Mel Epstein Nancy Epstein Cynthia Epstein Wlesman Abram Erlich Esther Erllch Patty Erlich Richard Erlich Lynn Eshelman Leonid Etiis Mary Etus Michael Etus Mlra Etus Valentlna Etus Bette Evans Dee Evans Ruth Evans Steven Evans Leona Eveloff Sam Eveloff Robert Everly Bernard Falk Ben Fedman Betty Fedman Ida Fedman Louis Fedman Sam Fedman Virginia Fedman Nancy Feidman Ted Feidman Judith Felgln Mark Felngold Lillian Feidman Maria Feidman Ronald Feidman Edith Fellman Dorothy Feltman James Feltman.

Stanley Feltman • Mary Ferer Ellen Fine Paul Fine Robert Fine Sara Fine Glen Flneman Hollle Flneman Marilyn Fink Evelyn Finkelstein Barbara FlnkleSue Flnkle Terry Flnkle Paul Flnkler Arnle Fischer Janls Fischer Stephen Fischer Betty Fisher Arthur Fishkln' Jane Fishkln Cheryl Flatowicz

Frank Flatowicz Pierre Flatowicz Shayna Flatowicz Mark Flelsher Dick Fletcher Sherry Retcher Frances Fox Harold Fox Marsha Fox Ruth Fox Beverly Frank Joe Frank Joseph Frank Maurice Frank Susan Frank Thomas Frank Beverly Franklin Artene Fredricks John Freeman Minnie Freeman Eugene Freund Jim Fried Marilyn Fried Marshall Fried Norma Fried Phyllis Fried Sadie Fried Alice Friedlander Andrew Friedman Arthur Friedman * Christina Friedman Esther Friedman Gall Friedman Gloria Friedman Harold Friedman Holly Friedman Mania Friedman Merrlam Friedman Michael Friedman Morris Friedman Sheryl Friedman Stephen Friedman Thomas Friedman Lucille Frohm Beverlee Fromkin Marten Frost Murray Frost Rose Garber Perry Garsombke Sheila Garsombke Harry Gates Linda Gates Beth Gayiies Ginsberg Rochel Gelinas BobGellner Sharon Gellner Howard Gendelman Beverly Gendler Hymle Gendler Norman Gendler Connie Gerber David Gerber Gary Gerber Marvin Gerber Paul Gerber - Gary Gerellck KayGerelick BevGlllnsky Barb Glller KayeGlller Ron Glller

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JohnGimple Jacob Ginsburg Mikhail Glnsburg Arkadiy Glnzburg Larisa Glnzburg, PetrGinzburg Eugene G|venter Natalie Giventer Kurt Glover-Ettrich Suzanna Glover-Ettrich Nancy Godwin Julia Gold Benton Goldberg Bob Goldberg Cheryl Goldberg Jennlne Goldberg Leanne Goldberg Marvin Goldberg Richard Goldberg Sandra Goldberg Zina Goldberg Michael Golderman Dorothy Goldfaden Jim Goldfaden Svetlana Goldina Yefim Goldina Gene Goldman Judah Goldschaider Patty Goldstein Ethel Goldston Betty Goldstrom Brad Goldstrom Larry Goldstrom Mildred Goodblnder Alan Goodman Danny Goodman Ellis Goodman Harold Goodman Leigh Goodman Linda Goodman Mary Goodman Michael Goodman Robert Goodman Ron Goodslde Bruce Gordon Gloria Gordon Ronald Gordon Sandy Gordon Judy Gotsdiner Frances Gottlieb Steven Gottlieb Lori Grant Bernlce Green

Nlta Green Joe Greenbaum Mina Greenbaum Janice Greenberg Ruth Greenberg Sue Greenberg Ethel Greenblatt Bill Greenhlll Marsha Greenhlll Hennle Greenland Herman Greenwald Bruce Grlbens Jackie Grlbens Jerry Groner Natalie Groner Belle Gross Gerald Gross Unda Gross Stanley Gross Alexander Grossman Barry Grossman Cary Grossman Ethel Grossman Jerome Grossman Mary Grossman Miriam Grossman Stephanie Grossman William Grossman Jerry & Leah Grunkin Frederick Guss Jennifer Guss Marc Guterman Harold Habler Jennifer Haddock Vema Hahn Debbie Hale Patrick Hale Howard Halperin Ida Halperin Allan Handleman Eva Handleman Morris Handleman Philip Handleman Renee Handleman Stuart Hart Larry Hasslinger M'Lee Hasslinger Rosalie Hatfleld Florence Hauss Eve Heisler Esther Hellman Joel Hellman Robin Hellwig Carl Herman Larry Herman Retha Herman Ida Herzolf Linda Herzbg , Sharl Hess Bonnie Hines Stan Hirshman Gordon Hoberman Holly Hoberman Kenneth Hoberman Michael Hoberman Tiffany Hoberman Judy Hoffman Mark Hoffman Helene Holmberg Lorraine Hopson Edward Horowitz Bonnie Horwlch Joan Horwlch Sarah Hudson Lillian Hurwltz - •!Gloria Hyman ^ George Idelman.

Marilyn Ivers Richard Ivers Doris Izenstat Lewis.Izenstat Elaine Jabenls Elijabenls Morris Jabenis Pearl Jabenis Adam Jacobs Marshall Jacobs Sara Jacobs Betty Jacobson Ronnie Jacobson Ellen Jaeger Thomas Jaeger Mike Jatfee Marc James Lynne Jensen Patrick Jensen Susan Jodls KathrynJohnson Susan Jones Anne Joseph Ed Joseph Leslie Joseph Sorln Juster Allen Kahn Kimberly Kahn Lisa Kahn. • Marc Kahn Ann Kalman Herbert Kalman Judy Kalman MaryKaiman Paul Kalman Irene Kamisar Leo Kamisar Howard Kamlsh Gerald Kantor . George Kapalczynskl RuthKapalczynskl Dorothy Kaplan John Kaplan Joseph Kaplan Judith Kaplan Llbby Kaplan Robert Kaplan Ronald Kaplan

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2000 Tzedakah Honor Roll Ronald Kaplan Rosa Kaplan Sally Kaplan Polina Karayera Sandy Kasin Sharlene Kass Lynn Katelman Randl Katelman Shell! Katelman Stacle Katelman Esther Katleman Robert Katleman Daniel Katskee Karl Katskee Melvin Katskee Patricia Kalskee Paula Katskee Shelf Katskee Slndle Katskee Allen Katz Beatrice Kate Frances Katz LeroyKate Marilyn Katz Mary Kate Mary Beth Kate MinetteKatz Nan Katz Ralph Kate Richard & Amy Katz Seymour Kate • • William Katz Jacob Katzman Mendel Katzman ' Merrylee Katzman "Skip Katzman Sylvia Katzman Ellen Kaufman Helen Kay Jennifer Kay Leslie Kay Louis Kazor Renee Kazbr Betly Kelberg Jaykenlk - Susan Kenlk Gall Kenkel Peyman Kharazl Leaundra Klelhorn Geraldlne Kiger Frances Klmmel Julia Kinarsky Cheryl Klrke Hedy Klrke Lawrence Klrke Igor Klmarskiy Irina Kimarskly Joan Klrshenbaum Max Wrshenbaum Scott Klrshenbaum Shirley Klrshenbaum Bruce Klein Jackie Klein Rosalie Klein Harriet Klopper Sidney Klopper Rena Klovsky LoreeKoester Alexander Kogan Dlna Kogan Gallna Kogan Gregory Kogan Olga Kogan Roza Kogan Diane Konler Ivy Kohll MollieKohn Sherry Kohn Laura Kotasky Leonid Konfisakhar Marina Konfisakhar Doug Koom GeorglneKoom Larry Koom Patty Koom InezKomey Joseph Koslnovsky Leah Koslnovsky Charlotte Kraft Joan Kraft MarcKraft Ruth Kraft Jim Krantz EdyeKrasne Uoyd Krasne Lois Krettsteln Alan Kricsfeld Debbie Kricsfeld Florence Kricsfeld Jeanette Krizelman Roger Krueger Jerry Kruplnsky Helen Kulakofsky Mr&MrsKulikKulik AlexKuperman Allen Kurland Sandra Kurland Lillian Kurz Ann Kushner SolKutler Sara Landsman Laurie Langdon-Gerber Geraldlne Laplerra Jeffrey Laudin Lewis Lavlne Daniel Lederman David Lee SherylLea Larry Leflte Ariene Lehman

Denlse Lehman Jerry Lehman Martin Lelserowitz FredLelchook Karen Lepp David Lercher Lillian Lerman Cheryl Lernor Ben Levin Judith Levin Marksina Levlt Dan Levitan GaleLevitan Michael Levy Howard Lewis Lisa Lewis Marilyn Lewis Dmitrly Ubov Margarita Llbov Marinatibov Mark Ubov Libby Lincoln Norman Lincoln Lidiya Linda Yevgeniy Unde Nathan Untzman MarkLIppett Esfir Lipshyts Harvey Lipsman Felicia Littky BatlaUtvak AnnaLltvin Boris Utvin Etel Llzinskaya Nataliy Llzinskaya Margarita Llzinsky Michael Lizlnsky Harriett Lobel Sarah Lohrman Bonnie London Sue Lovette Doris Lubman Stephen Lubman Fritzl Luefshuete Jill Lustgarten Ruth Luttbeg Llla Lute Candy Mack Jerry Mack UzaMagalnlk Mark Magalnik Ben Magzamln Amy Maine Maxine Maizner Svetlana Makarov Vadlm Makarov Frilzie Malashock Kathy Malashock AdeteMandell Paula Mandell Stanley Mandler Inessa Manevich Helen Manhelmer Lueen Mansfield Gerald Marburg Judith Marburg Adair Marcus Howard Marcus Milton Marcus Harriet Marko Reglna Marshall Howard Martin Leon Martin Miriam Martin Sandra Martin Jose Martinez Debra MaschlnoSally Masnek SheldonMasnek Dmllriy Masyuk Karlna Masyuk Jay Mate .

David Mawyer Esther Mazvinsky Gene McCreight Sandra McCreight DanMelches Esther Melches Marybeth Meiches Douglas Mellen Mrs. Mellick Melllck Morris Melllon Gennadly Menkov . Nelli Menkov Hannah Merritt Gerald Meyer Philip Meyer Sarah Meyer Marcla Meyers Marty Meyers Miriam Meyerson Ally Milder Frances Milder Rhoda Milder Efralm Milestone PaulMlliteer Daniel Miller Harriet Miller Marian Miller Melanle Miller Lindsay Miller-Lerman David Mlllward Stanley Mitchell Anna Mogllevskaya Beverly Moore LIsMoreau Allen Morris Beverly Morris Cindy Morris Ronnell Morrison

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Roni Reiter-Palmon Miles Remer Barbara Rennard Stephen Rennard Juliana Reno Debbie Rosier Amy Reynolds Roni Reynolds David Rice .

Jeanne Rice , Diane Rich Jonathan Rich Marvin Richards Roberta Richards Dave Richtman Rosa Richtman Albert Rieder JoanRieder Caryn Rilkin Helen Rifkln John Robinson Judy Robinson Stuart Robhman Normand Rolfman Phyllis Roffman AnnRoitstein Betty Roilsteln Debbie Roitstein Lawrence Roitstein Steve Roitstein Susan Romanlk Brian Rosen Cathy Rosen David Rosen Joan Rosen Kenneth Rosen Paul Rosen Steve Rosen ViVi Rosen Carl Rosenberg Jacob Rosenberg.

Maynard Rosenberg Rachel Rosenberg Rose Rosenberg Stephen Rosenberg Sylvia Rosenberg Trixl Rosenberg Ann Rosenblatt Anne Rosenblatt Gerald Rosenblatt Sidney Rosenblatt Janet Rosensteln Doris Rosinsky Richard Roslnsky Esther Ross Lee Ross Bunny Rothenberg Jack Rothenberg Steven Rothenberg Altan Ruback David Ruback Jayne Ruback Marcla Ruback Alia Rubezhin Mark Rubezhin Daniel Rubin Herman Rubin Lyrin Rubin Ron Rubin Suzy Rubin Leo Rundell George Sacks Marilyn Sacks Monica Sacks Barry Sadofsky Kelli Sadofsky Marina Sadofsky Michael Sadofsky Paul Sadofsky Rodney Sadofsky Selma Sadofsky Michael Salklri Mark Salomon Ernie Saltzman Errol Saltzman Evan Saltzman Rosalie Saltzman Lillian Salzer Fred Salzlnger Chantal Samuel Lynn Samuel Mark Samuel Craig Saylan Ellen Saylan Don Schlff Karen Schlff Bernard Schlessinger June Schlesslnger Jennl Schlossman Joann Schmldman Beatrice Schneider Bob Schneider Debra Schneider Florence Schneider : Seymour Schneider Steven Schneider Sandra Schrader Julius Schreiber Sarah Schreiber Helen Schwartz Kim Schwartz Mark Schwartz Michael Schwartz Phyllis Schwartz Sol Schwartz Sylvia Schwartz Jeffrey Schweid Anita Scott ' Charles Scudder GregSearson

Barry Segell Betty Segell Dalma Seltelbach Nathan Seitelbach Lois Seiner Trudi Seiner UsaSenal MarkSenal Mr. & Mrs. Shamberg Bernard Shapiro Boris Shapiro David Shapiro Genya Shapiro Sylvia Shapiro Barbara Shaw Jeanne Shechet Maximo Shechet Debra Sherman Jack Sherman Lyuba Sherman Marc Sherman Marc R. Sherman Ruth Sherman Simon Sherman Usha Sherman Dave & Phobe Shkplnick Rachel Shkolnlck JosephineShrago Michael Shrago Miriam Shrier Helen Shukert Carol Shulslnger Jay Shulslnger Esther Shuman Gsnevieve Shwidelson KevaShyken Rachel Shyken YafaShyken GusSiderls Helen Siegel Michel Siegel • Mike Siegel Simmy Siegel Wayne Siegel Sigal Sigmund Mary Silver Gail Silverstein Paul Silverstein Esther Simon Milton Simon Steven Simon Tootle Simon Esther Singer ' Esther Slref'.. : John Slref i Mark Siref Mary Slref Steve Slref Linda Slref-Slmons :• LeoSlvin MyraSlvin.

Allison Skid NancyiSkid Stephen Skid Corey Sloan Renee Sloan Adele Sluteky DebiSmedlund Shirtee Smeerin Edward Smith Gloria Smith Linda Smith Lorraine Smith Michael Smith Rona Smith Shelly Smith Michael & Jane Snyder Ardyne Solomon Beatrice Sommer Albert Sorkln Karen Spellman Nicholas Spellman ; Ruth Spellman Harriett Sperling Devra Spiegal Merrlan Splegal Douglas Spier Stacie Spies-Mate GayleSpooner Arthur Stein David Stein Edith Stein Frances Stein Julie Stein Lorraine Stein Mark Stein Philip Stain Robert Stein Susan Stein Phyllis Steinberg Joseph Stem Susan Stem Mary Sternberg Walter Sternberg Connie Stilwell Esther Staler Dorothy Strauss Hyman Suklennlk Barry Summer Leon Summer Sylvia Summer Allan Susman Charles Susman Sylvia Swartz Helen Tarnoff Baylamae Tatelman MarkTatelman Melvin Tatelman Scott Tatelman Barbara Taxman

Alain Taylon Esther Taylon Linda Tederman Roger Tederman Sally Telpner Donia Temple GadyTene MindyTene Elaine Tepperman Ruth Tews Paul Thomas CarlTichauer FredTichauer Gayle Tichauer Helena Tichauer Marty Tichauer Cheryl TI.eger Gerald Tieger Laura Tieger Marilyn Tlpp Steven Tipp Eltlrta Tomchln MaksTomchln Valentina Tomchin Sheila Tomps Kah Tovim Marilyn Trailer Larisa Treskunova Margarita Treskunova Alice Trustin Eitan Tsabari Galina Tsed Irina Tsed Alexandra Tsvid Sergey Tsvid Tamara Tsvid Evgeniya Tsyrlin Gregory Tsyrlln DeannaTully Elizabeth Tully Hazel Turchen Roza Turetskaya Boris Turetsky Lazar & Margaret Turetsky Lyudmlla Turetsky Ruvim Turetsky Estelle Turkel Ralph Turkel Sarah Tuttle Abraham Vandenberg Leslie Vann Wendy Vann Jody Vinci Marina Vlnokurov YullyaVishnevskly.

Devorah Waesch Gunther Waesch Keith Wagner David Walker Patsy Wallace Marty & Marilyn Warren BabsWeinberg Marilyn Welnberg Robert Welnberg Harry Welner Howard Weiner Ina Weiner Kathy Weiner Lynn Weiner Marvin Weiner Dale Welnsteln Marc Welnstine Melany Welnstine Jason Weiss Marjorle Weiss BessWeite Barbara Wldman David Wlesman Unda Wilson Bryan Wins Laura Wine Lois Wine Norman Wine Stewart Wlnograd Allsha Wintroub Monet Wintroub Blanche Wise Abe Wlsnla SaraWlsnla Shelley Wlsnla Isaac Wltkowski Susan Witkowskl James Wolf Alan Wolfson Bernlce Wolfson Cleo Wolfson Douglas Wolfson Louis Wolfson . Renee Wolfson Sara Wolfson Steve Wutkin Debbie Yoneda Jacque Young Galina Yurlkov JeffZacharia Emlna Zeljkovlc Inna Zevakin Dorothy Zevlte Paula Ziegman Linda Zimmerman Todd Zimmerman Igor Zlnkov Michael Zlnkov Rozalya Zlnkov Diane Zipay John Zipay Irving Zucker Judith Zucker Mike Zuckerman

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Livnot offers Birthright trip to Israel

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An Order of Thanks.

by Ali Lerner

In February, I wrote an article in the Jewish article was published, I received over $1,000 in Press reporting about a Project that was taking donations from people from Omaha; people whom I place on my campus at American University in least expected. Those who donated know who they Washington, DC. This particular project was called are, and to them, I am forever grateful, and so are "Project Playground 2000", and was about uniting the children of Washington, DC. My involvement in this project has shown me the the West and North Omaha's of Washington, DC, and about idealtrue beauty of istic college stuour community dents who were as well as our putting their religion. We have classroom learnwithin us as a ing to the ultipeople, a drive to mate test. do mitzvot and tikkun olam.

After eight After we" got the months of planword out in ning, a group of Washington, the 18 AU students, first people to who were not a respond and to part of any parlend a hand were ticular club or the people of the organization, Jewish communicame together to ty. We were formake a difference tunate to have in their lives as the help and supwell as the chilport of a major dren of Southeast congregation just DC. On April 15, down the street National Youth • Service Day, we »? raised over •*.-• This play$50,000 to build ground is only a playground in Mi L e r n e r ) rightj and a feiiow American University student the beginning. playground. b r e a k f r o m s e t t i n g t h e . one of the most We have estabfinancially disadvantaged areas in DC. lished a relationship with this community and Construction began at 8 a.m., and by 4 in the intend on fostering it with tutoring programs and afternoon, a playground, park and murals replaced possibly basketball courts for the older children in the empty field and cracked blacktop. In addition to the area. We are learning and growing from each building the playground, we hosted a "Playground other.

Carnival" for 160 children who lived in the surThis project taught me many important lessons, rounding area. They participated in games, activi- one of which is that G-d works in the most miracuties and a read-a-thon hosted by Scholastic Books lous ways. I have endless stories about how things Inc. By the end of the day, a playground was built "just seemed to work themselves out," but really it and a book was written by the children, entitled A was the presence of G-d that directed us along our Playground Built from Dreams. way. I want to thank you, the Omaha Jewish comI feel compelled to tell you this successful story, munity, for your endless support and guidance. We because it is with the help of the Omaha Jewish are so blessed as a community to have the kind of community, which helped us to attain goal. After the caring and loving individuals that reside with us.

by Sharon Goldin Director of Public Relations

Young Jewish adults aged 21-26, who have never been to Israel with a peer group, are being offered the opportunity to enjoy two educational and funfilled weeks exploring their heritage in Israel for the unbeatable price of $300, including round-trip airfare from New York.

These trips are made possible by the Birthright Israel gift. Created by philanthropists Charles R. Bronfman and Michael H. Steinhardt, the Birthright Israel gift covers roundtrip airfare from designated cities and 10 days of programming in Israel for Jewish young adults who have never before participated in a peer group trip to Israel, with the balance of the program costing only $300.

The Birthright Israel gift can also be applied to programs longer than two weeks.

Livnot ITLehibanot is the hiking, study and community service program with campuses in Jerusalem and Tzfat.

This is an ideal opportunity for young Jewish adults with minimal background in Judaism, to see and experience Israel and learn more about their Jewish heritage in a traditional, yet non-denominational, open and questioning environment. A number of different programs have been scheduled between now and the end of the year.

Visit the Livnot website at: www.livnot.org.il for full program information, a downloadable application form, and additional details about the programs. The New York office can be reached at 1-888-LIVNOT-O or 1-212-613 1413, or via e-mail at: livnot@livnot.org.il.

For more information about the Birthright Israel gift, call Birthright Israel at 1-888-99-ISRAEL or visit: www.israeiexperience.org.

Acceptance is subject to the terms and conditions of Birthright Israel and Livnot TTLehibanot.

The Cemetery Committee of Beth Israel Synagogue has approved apian to have Mulhall's Nursery plant sedum on all graves that need replanting at Golden Hill and BHH/Fisher Farms Cemeteries The work is expected to be completed by the end of June «f For more information, contact

Beth Cohen Beth Israel Synagogue Executive Director

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Association trying to save cemetery (Continued from page 1) Kirshenbaunii Paul Shyken, Sara Fedman, Louie Fed-man and Harry Alloy.

At one time, the tree-landscaped cemetery at 7705 Crowne Point Avenue stretched across approximately six acres, but the southwestern half was sold to Beth Israel Synagogue in 1972.

Currently, a caretaker lives on the premises; she is responsible for inspecting the plots and for their security. There is also a little chapel on the grounds. In addition, a sprinkler Bystem and general maintenance such as sidewalks and the grounds must be maintained.

When Mount Sinai Cemetery was established, perpetual care was not an option. The state of Nebraska requires a certain percentage of revenue from the sale of lots to be set aside for perpetual care of cemeteries.

But with only an estimated six to ten funerals a year, there is not enough income to sustain the care of the cemetery. Nor does there appear, as the years go by, "to be any new generation of individuals interested enough to take over and be active in managing the cemetery," noted the Board members in a letter written in November, 1995.

"The number of funerals. . .is not sufficient to insure the proper maintenance and operation of the cemetery in the future. The Board of Trustees.. . decided that it would be in the best interests of the cemetery association that they attempt a fundraising drive to raise the perpetual care endowment as close to $100,000 as is possible," recommended the Board members in the letter. A request was also made in the letter to supporters to include the cemetery in their wills.

At that time, a trust fund included approximately $39,000. Wintroub suggested that now as much as $200,000 may be a more appropriate amount to maintain the cemetery.

Many of the children of those buried at Mount Sinai no longer live in the Omaha area. Without a younger- generation to supervise the care and security of the cemetery, the Board of Trustees asked' Marty Ricks, Executive Director of The Foundation of the Jewish Federation, to ask families and individuals he meets with regarding their charitable

Humanitarian Award — — (Continued from page 1)

Federation President Forrest Knitter said, "I am gift plans within their estate plans to consider naming the delighted to see Joe honored for his years of service Mount Sinai Cemetery to the community. I have had the opportunity to Association as one of their work with Joe in a wide variety of community settings. Joe's trademarks are evenhandedness, a charitable beneficiaries.

"I would now also encour- deep sense of what is right and just and a determiage interested donors to con- nation to have an impact on the myriad of charitasider donating outright gifts ble causes he has championed. towards the $200,000 endow"He is a wonderful role model for all of us who ment fund goal (federal ID follow him and truly deserving of the number 47-0618518). This is Humanitarian Award," he added. a wonderful cause and I hope Kirshenbaum is the President of Noddle to be of assistance to this ded- Development Company. He and his wife, Maxine, icated Board to help them organize a campaign," were born and raised in Omaha. They have three Ricks said. grown children: Jeff, who lives in Omaha with his The Mount Sinai Board of Trustees also is seek- wife, Sharon; Susie, who along with her husband, ing volunteers to help them carry out this endow- Jeff Raizner, is a resident of Houston; and Debbie and her husband, Ken Shonfeld, who live in ment campaign.

Paul Shyken, the youngest member of the current Chicago.

Board of Trustees, has been involved since the mid1970s. His grandfather, Joseph Kirshenbaum, par.ticipated in the cemetery's upkeep. Out of respect for his grandfather and because his parents are buried at Mount Sinai, Shyken has shared in the responsibility of maintaining the cemetery.

"I think they've done a wonderful job" in taking care of the cemetery, Shyken said. But he believes that "regardless of who maintains it, we need an endowment" to preserve it.

Wintroub became involved when his father-inlaw, the Reverend Arthur Gendler, approached him. At about the same time, Wintroub said, Joe Guss's father asked his son to help insure that the cemetery would be maintained.

Both Joe Guss and Wintroub promised, he said, that they would step in and continue to uphold the Orthodox traditions of the cemetery. They hope they can keep their promise to preserve and protect Mount Sinai Cemetery which Wintroub described as "one of the best kept secrets in Omaha as far as From left: Howard E p s t e i n , n e w Beth El President; Rabbi Paul Dr'azen; and Mike Jewish cemeteries go."

"This request for a $200,000 endowment fund Abramson, outgoing president. should not be difficultfor a committed community like ours that just raised nine million dollars for an enhanced Jewish Community Center.

"Interested donors can call me at 334-6440," said Ricks, "or Joe Guss at 932-4530, Leon Wintroub at •496-1521, Harry Alloy at 697-8709, or any of the other members of the Board of Trustees."

Beth El Synagogue holds annual meeting

Members of Beth El's Board of Trustees who attended the annual meeting included, from left: Marty S h u k e r t , Kim Novak, Caryl Greenberg, Ron Feldman, Cheryl Lerner, Dick Fellman, Sara Juster, Sally Zipursky, Rhonda Saferstein, Ben Wiener, Howard Epstein, Hyman Sukiennik and Michael Linn.

Board m e m b e r s not pictured: Lynne Shkolnik, Carol Gendler, Sherri Green, Paul Cohen, Justin Cooper, Dr. David Finkle, Glen Fineman, Barbara Gottlieb, Larry Hasslinger, Dr. Fred Kader, Myron Kaplan, Les Kay, Dr. Allen Morris, Marcia Pitlor, Mary Rich, Phil Ratner, Steve Riekes and Sylvia Wagner.

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I spent 15 minutes the other day trying to decipher a hand written note. The writer iB a highly educated, articulate person whose opinions and suggestions are respected, no matter the subject.

So how come he can't write like a normal person?

Now there's a topic just ripe for discussion—the way people often scribble and call it handwriting. I wonder if it's because, as we get past the early grades in school where we're required to write daily assignments, we get more and more careless.

Or is it because most of us use some kind of mechanical device which, after a while, seems to make longhand obsolete? Early on, I remember how important my first typewriter was, whether I had to write a letter or a theme for English class. I remember, too, how proud I was of the way my finished paper looked. . .how neat and tidy, compared to the old way. Ink blots weren't unheard of, and corrections sometimes were quite noticeable when doing cursive.

First we had the typewriter, now we have the computer keyboard, both of which preclude even the need for owning a good pen! Remember when a really good pen was a valued gift? Of course, that was when people actually used such implements on a daily basis.

Personally, I admit I never write longhand when I can use a keyboard. It's a matter of legibility and wanting to be certain the person receiving my message will be able to read it.

There are exceptions, of course. I try to write personal notes, such as a thank you or an acknowledgement of some kind, by hand. I want to be sure such a note doesn't look "cold," which it might if

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done in mechanical printing.

I remember actually learning to write, instead of print. I can recall doing various exerciseB with ovals and slants, practicing the formation of every letter of the alphabet. Doing lines of a's and b's and all the others. I even remember the trouble I had with the x and the z, trying to find just the correct look.

And here's an idea somebody should really explore: one of the subjects in medical school certainly Bhould be "Handwriting I," taught by former grammar School teachers. Future doctors should learn how to write a prescription so that it can be read without calling the writer for verification.

That's not such an unreasonable requirement, do you think?

Wait a minute—I just remembered something.

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Hmmmmm. I wonder if such experts will eventually become obsolete?

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Native Omahan Daniel Fellman has joined the r 1 staff at Temple Israel ar ' "" " '"'""" : a Summer Rabbinic | Intern. He will spend , time with each member of the staff to pursue hir i goal of "understanding ' how the synagogue operates."

Fellman will lead services and study sessions, shadow the rabbis and cantor, plan some summer youth group activi- L ^ ^ _ _ _ _ _ _ ties, learn about the Dan Fellman administration of the Temple, work on a new member integration program, tutor B'nai Mitzvah students and much more.

Fellman said he had other internship opportunities but chose the one at Temple Israel because of the "interesting, unique and extraordinary things that happen here, especially in adult education and Outreach."

Rabbi Aryeh Azriel is looking forward to this partnership with Dan with great expectations.

"Dan will have a chance to see the inner workings of a congregation and understand all aspects of congregational life. I love Dan's passion for Judaism, the depth of his knowledge and his compassion. He will be a wonderful addition to our staff."

A graduate of Omaha Central High School and Colorado College, Fellman spent two years studying at the University of Judaism before beginning his rabbinic studies at Hebrew Union CollegeJewish Institute of Religion's Jerusalem campus in 1998. He is entering his second year of studies at the Cincinnati campus of HUC-JIR. Fellman has served as a student rabbi at two synagogues and will serve in a similar capacity in Joplin, MO, during the coming year. He has also taught at several religious schools and was a rabbinic intern at Beth El Synagogue in Omaha.

Fellman is a regular contributor to the "Sparks from" the Word" column for the Jewish Press and was recently named editor of the student publication at HUC-JIR, The Monthly, Before beginning his rabbinic studies, he was a founder of the Hillel Group at Colorado College and spent a summer as a White House Intern, where he worked for Vicepresident Al Gore.

Rabbi Debbie Stiel said, "It is so wonderful to have Dan here. It is always nice to get a fresh professional perspective on everything that is happening at Temple. Dan has already provided valuable input. The congregation will certainly benefit from his involvement in our summer offerings and his assistance in gearing up for the coining year." . The Rabbi Azriel Education Fund for Jewish Professionals is sponsoring this summer internship. This fund was set up to provide opportunities for Jewish professionals to pursue post-graduate studies.

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For many years, soldiers of the South Lebanon Army and Lebanese civil administration officials worked alongside Israelis to protect the southern Lebanese population from terrorist organizations.

Now, with the recent withdrawal of Israeli forces from the southern Lebanese border, these 6,000 people have become refugees in northern Israel; destitute, and in need of clothing and supplies, and the Omaha Jewish community, through Partnership 2000, is being asked to come to their aid.

Partnership 2000, a program of the United Jewish Communities (formerly UJA), pairs U.S. cities and regions with cities and regions in Israel, for economic, social and cultural development and exchange. Omaha participates as part of a consortium of 13 Midwestern cities in Ohio, Iowa, Indiana, Texas and Kentucky, which are paired with the Western Galilee region.

"Israel is committed to the safety and security of these Lebanese refugees, and is prepared to absorb anyone who chooses to relocate to Israel with his or her families," said Zoe Riekes, who serves as the local chairman of Partnership 2000, as well as the consortium's social and cultural chairman. She also noted that in addition to their dire economic circumstances, the SLA soldiers, because of their close work with Israel, have been repeatedly threatened with execution by Hezbollah leaders.

"The refugees, many of whom are being housed by kibbutzim in the region, are in desperate need of all kinds of items used in everyday life, especially children's clothing," Riekes said. Along with clothing and supplies, she said that monetary contributions are also encouraged.

Partnership 2000 has been successful in fostering a variety of relationships between the Omaha Jewish community and Western Galilee residents, Riekes said. Thus far, the program has made possible exchanges in the areas of education, medicine, women's issues and Holocaust programming.

Omaha has hosted a number of Israelis who are exploring business and educational opportunities, as well as representatives from the Ghetto Fighters Museum. In addition, this month, several Israeli physicians will visit Omaha to share information and observe techniques of local doctors.

"Through Partnership 2000, the relationship is reinforced between Jews in Israel and in the United States," Riekes said. "Over the years, people have wondered how their campaign dollars are used in Israel. This program not only shows exactly where their contributions are going and lets everyone see the effect on the social, cultural and economic development in Israel; it also puts a very personal face on this wonderful, growing community thousands of miles away."

Now, at a time when the partnership needs our help, Riekes said that Omaha has traditionally stepped up to the plate to help others in need, and she is hoping that this time will be no different.

"Our community is really amazing in terms of supporting people who.are in dire need of assistance," she said. "In Omaha, all you have to do is ask, and I'm confident that through our generosity, we will make a difference to the Lebanese refugees in northern Israel." .

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Your e-mail brings up another important point. I have received e-mails from other kids like you who are struggling and confused, in part because one of their parents is Jewish and the other parent is another religion.

These parents often decide-with very good intentions-that they will raise their children in both religions. In other words, they will give their children the wonderful traditions of both Judaism and Christianity, for example.

Some experts on intermarriage advise against this. They say this is much too hard for the kids.

They advise to raise children in one religion or another...but not both. This is because, while Judaism and other religions have things in common, there are major differences that are very hard or impossible to merge.

Asking kids to somehow do this is unfair and often painful. Your letter shows some of the difficulty a child of an intermarriage can face.

To help you, I want to recommend a website to you, The Jewish Outreach Institute, at: wwwjoi.org. They work with parents and their DearT.: You ask difficult questions about God and "this kids on intermarriage issues and I think they can and that" as you put it. First, of course I have to offer you and your parents helpful information. say that there is no way that I can give you any In closing, I want to encourage your questioning kind of certain answers to your questions. and searching and tell you that the difficulties you These are difficult questions for anyone whether are encountering make sense to me and should not they are 15 or a very old adult. I, too, struggle with discourage you from asking. And if your parents these questions, and know rabbis do as well. But I will contact me, with their permission, I'll be happy feel comfortable with my questions because strug- to send you my book.

Good luck and thanks for writing! gling for these answers is a very Jewish thing to .do. We are called the people Israel. The word Gil "Israel" means to struggle with God. So your struggling is "kosher" so to speak.

Gil Mann is the author of. How to Get More Whenever I hear from teens or younger kids, I Out of Being Jewish Even If: A. You are not always tell them to speak to their parents and sure you believe in God, B. You think going to bring up the questions that they e-mail to me. I can synagogue is a waste of time, C. You think understand your challenge because your parents keeping kosher is stupid, D. You hated each have a different religion; still, I would advise Hebrew School, or E. All of the above! you to talk with your mom and dad.

He makes no money from book sales (to You write that you feel like you are "falling thru order call: 800-304-9925,) his work on every time I try to figure out an answer on my America Online or this column. You are invitown." Only God could know the answers to your ed to his area of AOL (Keyword: Judaism questions. So, don't be so hard on yourself and feel Today,) for a free download of the first two you muBt figure these questions out by yourself... chapters of his book. He welcomes your e-mail ask your parents and others. I ask others all the comments and questions about this column or time. any subject ah DearGil@aol.com. "

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My mother wasn't much of an influence because she is only being Jewish because that's how she was born. . .so, I never had someone over me saying, "don't worry, Hashem is watching you" and stuff like that. . .But, my question is: How do we know God exists and even if we did, "What is the point of all this and that?"

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The land of milk and honey faces water crisis

by Galia Walsh

Desalination, which is a In Ein-Gedi, King David's costly procedure, will evenFountain foams over the rocks in a soothing wateriff" \e i * u a ^ v e n s u r e a n ongoing fall. In Tiberias, the waters '**>"* supply of clean water to all "^V«j of Israel. ' of the Kinneret lap against a The country, which is rivshore where sages and eted on this problem, is also prophets once walked. The J focusing on protection of Mediterranean dances on reservoirs and the recycling the coast of Tel Aviv, and of waste water. Many prothe Red Sea hugs Eilat. But jects to conserve water the Biblical and poetic actually began in the images are marred by desert.

Israel's water crisis. . .she is on the brink of not having Agricultural technology any. made the desert bloom.

What was barren desert The water issue is a traversed by such ancient regional concern. Over popuheroes as Bar Kochba fleelation, urbanization and ing the Romans, is now an droughts have created a international model for arid water emergency for the land development.

Middle East.

The same will have to be Some scientists predict said for water. And for this, that by the year 2012 the the support of Diaspora region will be dry.

Jews is crucial.

Since the emergence of the Gideon Patt, a former State of Israel, water has been a precious commodity. W a t e r i s I s r a e i» 8 m o s t p r e cious and scarce resource. One of Israel Bonds central missions I s r a e h government minister In 1955, the National Water i s to guarantee a safe and continuous water supply for Israel's growing population. From a n d current President and Carrier was begun with the helping build the National Water Carrier to developing a new generation of desalination C E 0 ° f * s r a e l B o n d s 8 a v s . assistance Bonds. plants, Bonds investment doUars are ensuring the tap is never shut off. . , ™ t M m , of f i Israel "There's no time for delay o,..iiimj. on the water issue. We Water is transported to the Since its founding, Israel Bonds has raised $21 must help build enough desalination plants and we center and south of the country by the Carrier. must build them now."

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