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SERVING NEBRASKA AND WESTERN IOWA FOR NEARLY 80 YEARS Vol. LXXIX
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August 18, 2000
Mideast political expert to visit Omaha by Pam Monsky, Federation Communications Director
Dr. Reuven Hazan, a political scientist and professor at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem will be in Omaha Tuesday, Aug. 29, to speak to the community at a breakfast at 7:30 a.m. in the Social Hall at the Jewish Community Center. The breakfast, titled "Beyond Camp David," is free (a $2 donation to cover the breakfast cost is appreciated) and open to the entire Jewish community. Hazan is also a journalist and political analyst for the Israel Defense Forces. This past December, members of the Millennium Family Mission to Israel attended a briefing by Hazan. Murray and Sharee Newman, two of the 80 Omaha participants on the mission, heard Hazan speak and enthusiastically encourage community members to come and hear his expert and riveting political analysis. "Dr. Hazan has the great ability of taking a complex and emotionally charged situation and making it understandable to everyone," said Sharee. "With so much happening in the Peace Process, things change daily, even hourly. This will be a very worthwhile way to deepen our understanding of the issues that affect the road to peace," Murray added. A ninth generation Israeli, Hazan worked on the
Foreign Affairs and Defense committee of the Knesset with its then chairman, Abba Eban. He was a reporter for the Jerusalem Post, and also worked with the Israeli Foreign Office as the academic officer of the Consulate General of Israel in New York. Hazan's current research focuses on the dramatic political reforms in Israel, which have transformed the entire political system. As a result of his research, he is frequently asked to provide political analysis for the media including ABC, BBC and NPR. His commentaries have appeared in The Houston Chronicle, The Los Angeles Times, New York Newsday, The Sun, The Boston Globe, and other major newspapers.
Dr. Reuven Hazan
In addition to "Beyond Camp David," Dr. Hazan will speak to JOLT (Jewish Omaha Leadership Training) on Aug. 28, and will also be the keynote speaker for the Women's Federation Campaign Kickoff on Aug. 29. Reservations for the Aug. 29 Community Breakfast with Dr. Reuven Hazan, are recommended and can be made by calling or leaving a voice mail mesage with Kathy Hirshman, JELS Administrator, at 334-6445. The reservation deadline is Aug. 24. "Beyond Camp David with Dr. Reuven Hazan," is sponsored by Jewish Educational and Library Services (JELS), and the Jewish Federation of Omaha.
Omaha organizations join together to celebrate Kurt Weill's 100th birthday
Grandparents Day slated for Sept 10
by Carol Katzman
by Joanie Bernstein
German composer Kurt general admission and Weill, who fled to Paris $5 students and seniors; in 1933 to escape the free to members of the emerging Nazi regime, JCC and Nebraska would have celebrated Jewish Historical his 100th birthday this Society. For ticket inforyear. To pay tribute to mation, call, 1-402-34this European composer OPERA who eventually made his On Saturday, Oct. 7, home in America, Opera 7:30 p.m. "Speak Low," Omaha has spearheaded selected letters of Weill two months of celebratoand Lenya, will be prery events in conjunction sented by Opera Omaha, with several other orgathe Blue Barn Theater, nizations. and the NJHS at the JCC. Admission is free. The tribute opens on Sept. 13 with a photo A cantor's son, Weill and oral history project was born in 1900 in of Our Story, a project of Dessau, Germany, and the Omaha Section of the displayed his musical National Council of talent early in life. By Jewish Women, at the the time he was 12, he Opera Omaha Lobby, was composing and 1625 Farnam. The exhibmounting concerts in his it, on loan from the Composer Kurt Weill family's home. Nebraska Jewish Photo courtesy of the Kurt Weill Foundation for Music As an adult, Weill was Historical Society, will be featured at a private immersed in the cafe society of Berlin, between the reception for sponsors and invited guests that two world wars. He often collaborated with the poet and playwright Bertolt Brecht, whose political satire night, 5-7 p.m. Opera Omaha has also partnered with Creighton outraged the Nazis. Riots broke out at several perforUniversity to highlight the Klutznick Symposium, mances and by 1933 Weill left for Paris. There, he Sept. 17-18 at the Jewish Community Center and was commissioned to compose The Seven Deadly Sins, Creighton University. For more information, call Act I of which Opera Opera will present on Saturday, Oct. 14, 8 pan. and Sunday, Oct. 15, 3 p.m. along Leonard Greenspoon, 280-2303. with Songs of Kurt Weill's America at the Brownville Other events on the schedule include the original Concert Hall. Call 402-825-3331 for tickets. 1931 film, Die Dreigoschenoper (The Threepenny In 1935, Weill moved to the United States, where Opera), at the Blue Barn Theater, 614 So. 11 St., on Sunday, Sept. 24, 1 p.m. The film stars Lotte he established himself as an original voice in the Lenya, Weill's wife. Call 346-4398, ext. I l l , for mainstream of American music. Weill turned to Broadway and collaborated with such luminaries as ticket information. Opera Omaha's major events include From Maxwell Anderson, Ira Gershwin, Moss Hart, Ogden Dessau to Times Square, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 7:30 Nash, and Alan Jay Lerner. During the war years, he p.m. at the Jewish Community Center. The concert was very active in artistic initiatives to foster morale features Tuffy Epstein's Klezmorim, soprano Anne and boost war efforts. DeVries and pianist Peter Clogg. Tickets are $10 (Continued on page 12)
Celebrate...honor...join in the fun. Sunday, Sept. 10, 1:30 p.m. is Grandparents Day. L.O.V.E. (the League Offering Volunteers for the Elderly) will once again sponsor an event at the Jewish Community Center, chaired by Patti Nogg. Stan Widman will provide the entertainment and one special bubbe will be honored, the late LeeJane Parsow, one of the founders of L.O.V.E. An exhibit at the JCC is being assembled by volunteers to showcase interviews with grandparents, written by their grandchildren. The stories should be submitted with an 8x10" photo of the child to me or Lois Wine at the Blumkin Home. For information on how to participate in the exhibit or to join L.O.V.E., call Lois at 330-4272. Join us in taking care of those who took care of us.
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LEONARD BERNSTEIN Leonard "Lee" Bernstein died at the age of 79. He was a longtime volunteer for the AntiParashat Eikev Defamation League - Community Relations Casual readers sometimes ask, "Does archaeolb- Committee of Omaha. gy prove the truth of the Bible?" He is survived by his wife, Elenore, a resident of The question is not meant to be frivolous. But the Blumkin Home; son and daughter-in-law, unless it is sharply defined, it approaches being Steven and Renee Bernstein of Morrison, CO; meaningless. If, for Jews, and if, for Christians, the grandchildren Archie and Simcha Bernstein. question means, "Is my particular faith the true faith," the answer is clearly, "No, archaeology GERTRUDE ZORINSKY proves nothing." A religious faith and a religious Services for Gertrude Zorinsky were held Aug. 10 way of life cannot be "proved" from archaeology. at Golden Hill Cemetery. Biblical insights about man's relationships to his She was preceded in death by her husband John. God are in the realm of theology; these do not yield She is survived by nieces and nephews. to factual verification. If, further, the question means, "Does archaeoloHARRIET "HAPPY" HERMAN gy prove the accuracy of Biblical history?" it is not Harriet Herman died at the age of 94. Services yet sharply enough defined. For Biblical "history" were held Aug. 13 at Beth El Cemetery. is not history as we would require a historian of She was preceded in death by her husband, our day to write: with accurate figures and dates, Leonard. with careful description of events, and with all She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, evaluations and analyses identified as evaluations Larry and Retha Herman; daughter and son-inand analyses. Thus, e.g., if we find no mention out- law, Susan and Michael Nelsen; grandchildren and side the Bible of our Abraham and our Moses, we great-grandchildren. have not found that Abraham or Moses never lived. Memorials to the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. But this helps us to define the question: Does archaeology help us to put the Bible narrative, with KITTY WISHNOW its personages, its events, its way of life, social instiLincolnite Kitty Wishnow died Aug 10. Services tutions, and religious practices into a framework of were held Aug. 14 with burial at Mount Carmel history, the answer becomes, Yes; it does. Cemetery. Rabbi Stanley Rosenbaum officiated. For example, without verifying the Biblical account Wishnow graduated from the Regent Street of the enslavement of our ancestors in Egypt and the Polytechnic Institute in London, England. subsequent Exodus, archaeology has given us triShe was preceded in death by her husband, umphant Egyptian pictures of Asian or Semitic pris- Emanuel Wishnow, the late musical director of the oners of war led off to execution or enslavement. Nebraska Symphony Orchestra. She often served On the basis of previous city-gate discoveries, the as a hostess to famous visiting musicians. great gate of the fortified city of Hazor, of She is survived by her sister, Bess Rose; and Solomon's time, was identified and plotted out brother, Mick Bendeth, both of London; sister-inbefore it was ever unearthed by the spade! law Gail Wishnow of Lincoln, nieces and nephews; Psalm 29, which is used to accompany the return special friends Rose and Lou Leviticus. of the Torah to the Ark on Shabbat mornings, is Memorials to Tifereth Israel Synagogue, Lincoln. now known to be a skillful and reverent adaptation to Jewish use of a Canaanite hymn. JUIJE ANN NOVAK What relevance has all of this to our Sidrah? I was Julie Ann Novak died in Seattle, WA, at the age taken by two descriptions of the Promised Land: "a of 40. A memorial service was held at Temple rich land, a land of streams, of springs and under- Israel on Aug. 15. ground waters gushing out in hill and valley, a land She was preceded in death by her mother, Trudi of wheat and barley, of vines, fig-trees and pome- Novak. granates, a land of olives, oil and honey." She is survived by her father, William; sister, An Egyptian story of about 2000 B.C.E. describes Kathleen, and two nieces. Syria-Palestine as "a good land. Figs were in it and grapes . . . Plentiful was its honey, abundant its olives. Every kind of fruit was there. Barley was there, and emmer, and no limit of cattle." It is obvious that the Egyptian account adds nothing to our Bible description. But the discovery of the Egyptian narrative allows us to see the Land of Israel through Egyptian eyes, as well as Hebrew eyes. It is certainly interesting, at the very least, to see how close to each other are these two economic appraisals of the viability of the Land of Israel.
Celebrating together
PERSONALS The family of Allen Siegel wishes to express our gratitude for the many cards and donations during our recent loss. Helen Siegel, Wayne and Simmy Siegel
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Omaha's 50+ Jewish singles met recently to socialize. Organized by Mary Fellman, (standing, left), more than 40 participated, including: Suzy Rubin, left, and Helene Tichauer, and Lola Reinglas, standing. NOTICE Due to the construction in the parking lot north of the main entrance to the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home, the entrance to the Foundation office will be closed for at least 30 days, starting this Monday, Aug. 14. To visit the Foundation office, please enter the main entrance to the Home or the Ambulance entrance (on the north side) and ask the staff to ring our office; we will meet you and escort you to our office. Thank you for understanding; we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Debbie Stiel and Cantor Jennifer Blum will officiate. SATURDAY: Bagels and Bible, 9:30-10:15 aan.; Shabbat morning service, 10:30 a.m. SITTER SERVICE-Sitter service will be available for Friday evening services. Cost is $2 per family. Sorry, there are no facilities for infants. There is no sitter service for Saturday morning services during July and August. Adult Education: Thursday, Aug. 24: Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class, 7-8 p.m. OUTREACH PARTY 2000 Outreach Party 2000, an adult social barbeque dinner, wine tasting and Havdalah, on Saturday, Aug. 26, 6 p.m. at the home of Chris and Allyson Wilczewski, former Outreach Chairmen. Cost is $6 per person. RSVP and payment due to Temple Israel by Aug. 21.
CONGREGATION B'NAI JESHURAN SOUTH STREET TEMPLE Member of the Union of American Hi-brew Con^n-n
2061 S. 20th St., Lincoln, NE 68502-2797 435-8004 jtswihhnebraska.org Services officiated by Cantor Michael Weisser. FRIDAY: Sabbath Eve service, 7:45 p.m. SATURDAY: Services, &30 ajn^ Torah Study, 10 aon. WEDNESDAY: AA Meeting, 7:30 pjn^ in the library. THURSDAY: Choir rehearsals
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1502 No. 52nd Street, Omaha, NE 68104-50].'! 556-6288 Beth Isracl@novia.npt Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Services conducted by Rabbi Howard Kutner. FRIDAY: Evening Services, 7 p.m. The west minyan will be at the home of Rick and Julee Katzman, 12717 Capitol Plaza, 7:30 p.m. SEED Shabbos dinner (with reservations), 8 p.m., following Kabbalat Shabbat. SATURDAY: Morning Services, 8:45 a.m. Kiddush is sponsored by Sisterhood; SEED Shabbos lunch follows kiddish. Pirkei Avos class with SEED faculty, 6:45 p.m.; Mincha, 7:50 p.m.; Havdalah, 9:01 p.m. SUNDAY: Services, 9 a.m. followed by SEED brunch and evening services, 8 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Services, 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. MONDAY: "Tying the Knot," a SEED workshop for men on Tefillin, 7 p.m. TUESDAY: "Conversations with G-d," a SEED lecture for men and women, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY: "Importance of Jewish Women in Contemporary Times," a SEED women's lunch and learn at the JCC Library (bring your own lunch), noon. Board of Commissioners Meeting, 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY: "Closing the Gates of Shabbos," a SEED workshop for women on making your own Havdalah candles, 10:30 a.m. FRIDAY: "Come See a Wedding," a SEED workshop for women on traditional Jewish wedding customs, 10:30 a.m. SEED continues through Aug. 27. Daily opportunities are available for individual and small group learning sessions for men and women with SEED faculty from Yeshivah Chaim Berlin of New York. Call the synagogue office to schedule your learning time. CHABAD HOUSE An Affiliate of the Worldwide Chabad-Lubavitch Movement
1866 So. 120th St., Omaha, NE 68144-1646 Phone: 330-1800 E-MAIL--chabad@aol.com WEBSITE: www.chabad.centers.com/omaha Services conducted by Rabbi Mendel Katzman. FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m. SUNDAY: Services, 8:30 a.m. WEEKDAYS: Minyan, 7 a.m. MONDAY: Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul, 11:45 a.m.-l pan.
BETH EL SYNAGOGUE Member of United Synagogues of Conservative Judaism 14506 California Omaha. NE 68154-1980 492-8550 WEB~www.bethel-omaha.org Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantors Emil Berkovits and G. Michael Horwitz. FRIDAY: Services, 6 p.m. SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m. Kiddush following services; Devar Torah given by Justin Cooper; Sitter service, 10 a.m.; Humash with Rashi study session, 7:50 p.m.; Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services, 8:20 p.m. SUNDAY: Services, 9 a.m. WEEKDAYS: Services, 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. BEYT SHALOM An Affiliate of the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation -
3012 S. 119th St., P.O. Box 241130, Omaha, NE 68124-5130 phone: 758-9233 http://welcome.to/beytshalom/ FRIDAY: Family Kabbalat Shabbat, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY: Learners Minyan, 10 a.m. RELIGIOUS SCHOOL: Summer Vacation. Classes resume August 20. FRIDAY, Aug. 25: Kabbalat Shabbat, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, Aug. 26: Adam Trubnikov will become a Bar Mitzvah, 9:30 a.m. 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 a.m. FRIDAY: Early Services, 6:30 p.m. SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m. B'NAI ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE 618 Mynster St., Council Bluffs, IA 51503-0766 Phone: 322-4705 E-MAIL: docjeb@aol.com FRIDAY: Services. 7:30 p.m. Discussion topic will be "Tin- Future of Secular Humanistic Judaism." Oneg and Kiddish will follow services. In loving memory of Lee Bernstein, whose presence will be greatly missed. The Anti-Defamation League
B'nai Mitzvah David Aaron Bresel, son of Marge and Jim Bresel, will become a Bar Mitzvah Saturday, Aug. 26, at Temple Israel. A seventh grade honors student at Westside Middle School, David enjoys playing piano, viola, harp, swimming, astronomy and computers. He was a finalist in his school science fair, went to state competition with Imagination Destination team, and participated in the Duke University Talent Search program. For his mitzvah project he will be helping with the animals at Fontonelle Forest. David has a sister, Amy and a brother, Michael. Grandparents are Leo and Myra Sivin, Jean and Morris Bresel, and the late Blanche Kaplan.
Betsy Goodman, daughter of Tom and Suzy Goodman, will become a Bat Mitzvah Saturday, Aug. 26, at Beth El Synagogue. An eighth grade honors student at Millard North Middle School, Betsy enjoys dancing and being with friends. She was chosen to participate in the Duke University Talent Search program. For her mitzvah project she is donating gifts to the Cancer Society. Betsy has a sister, Sydney. Grandparents are the late Cece and Edward Zorinsky, Dee Goodman and Harold Goodman, Elliot Brown, and Lee White. Great-grandparents are Dorothy Seigel and the late Earl Seigel and the late Sonia and Hymie Zorinsky.
Avigail Sarah Katzman, daughter of Carol and Michael Katzman, will become a Bat Mitzvah Saturday, Aug. 26, at Beth Israel Synagogue. A seventh grade honors student at Westside Middle School, Avi enjoys dancing, reading and art. She was a mem; U> S H •: JS^iji:;'~~, • ber of the State Championship Odyssey of the Mind and Destination Imagination teams at Swanson Elementary. She recieved the President's Academic Achievement Award. For her mitzvah project she is raising funds for Lifeline for the Old, a sheltered workshop in Israel. She also designed her Bat Mitzvah Invitation as a tribute card which may be purchased from her at 10 cards for $18 or 6 for $10. Avi has two sisters, Melissa, 22 and Rachel, 15; and a brother, Jeffrey, 20. Grandparents are Maury and Madeline Katzman, Omaha; Janie Levin, Miami; and the late Marvin Levin.
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Editorial
August 18, 2000
Congratulations to Chabad
More than 250 celebrated the 13th anniversary of Chabad of Nebraska Sunday night at a gala dinner, featuring singer and performer Avraham Fried. Among the honorees were Geri and Irv Epstein and Joan and Maury Udes, as well as former Omahans Ed and Kathy Altaian, residents of San Diego and Chabad supporters there as well. Ably emceed by Gary Javitch, the event reached across synagogue affiliations and social circles, truly representing all segments of the Omaha Jewish community. Chabad's road in Omaha has not always been smooth. Though Rabbi Mendel Katzman and his wife Shani reached out to anyone and everyone when they arrived here in 1986, they were often rebuffed. Some members of
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Son of Jewish Democrats revels in role as Bush's main spokesman by Lisa Hostein
PHILADELPHIA (JTA) - What's a nice Jewish son of New York Democrats doing as the most visible spokesman of the Bush campaign? "You can thank Jimmy Carter for making me leave the Democratic Party, and Ronald Reagan for making me a Republican," said Ari Fleischer, the 39-year-old senior communications adviser and spokesman for the George W. Bush campaign. Speaking on his way to a news conference, the day his boss was crowned king of the Republican Party, Fleischer said it was during his college years ~ at Middlebury College in Vermont — that he started to shift his, political thinking. Those were the years — the late 1970s - when Iranian revolutionaries held Americans hostage and Afghanistan became the latest battleground of the Cold War.
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the community were skeptical of their motives, fearing "conversion" to ultraOrthodoxy or concern that their own form of Jewish observance wouldn't be accepted. Slowly, the skeptics became curious and the curious became supporters, even if only by admitting that the Katzman's hospitality, their inspiring teaching, and their creative programs, were a welcome addition to the varied offerings already available here. Today, when those from outside Omaha ask what we have to offer, even non-supporters respond, "We have everything here, from Conservative and Reconstructionist to Reform, from Orthodox to Chabad." And that's the way it should be. Supporting Jewish organizations across the spectrum gives Omaha the best chance of future growth.
"The notion of a nuclear freeze didn't make sense to me," he said, citing just one of Carter's policies with which he disagreed. Still a registered Democrat, Fleischer's first job out of college was working on the political campaign of a New York Republican running for the U.S. Congress. After that, he was offered a job on Capitol Hill — again working for a Republican — and his political conversion was complete. "My parents were shocked," he recalled. "They are proud Democrats." But, he said, his parents still talk to him — they even discuss politics, though he never tries to persuade them to follow his footsteps. They even came to Philadelphia - "as good strong Democrats" — to join in the festivities surrounding the Republican National Convention.
The man who has emerged as one of the most oftquoted individuals in the Bush campaign worked on Capitol Hill for nearly two decades for a variety of lawmakers, including Sens. Pete Domenici (RN.M.) and Bill Archer (R- Texas). He left Archer's staff to join Elizabeth Dole's presidential campaign. When her campaign foundered last fall, he left, and reportedly was courted immediately by Bush's staff. After some hesitation — during which time he reportedly negotiated with Microsoft Corp. to become its Washington spokesman — he signed on with Bush in November. One of the first things Fleischer did when he moved to Austin, Texas, the headquarters of the Bush campaign, was to join the local Jewish community center to work out.
Water by Teddy Weinberger
"Israel will face a serious water shortage next year that may affect urban and even domestic use, endangering the quality of groundwater and the water of the Kinneret." Ha'aretz, June 14, 2000. It seems that there's a water shortage in Israel, though from the behavior of its inhabitants you would hardly know it. While the government considers purchasing water from Turkey and making huge investments in desalinization plants, many Israelis continue to be quite careless with their water usage. I see basic violations of responsible water usage all around me in Givat Ze'ev: men letting the faucet run while they are shaving in the pool locker room, kids using the pool showers just for fooling around, people using running hoses (rather than buckets) to wash their cars, municipal sprinklers whirling during the heat of the day (rather than the evening). And then there are the sponjas. Since almost all Israeli houses have tile, the preferred way of cleaning floors is to dump a bucket of water on the floor and sponge (squeegee) it out the door. It is at this point that the water problem arises, for many Israelis go to great lengths in distancing the used water from their homes. My neighbor, after squeegeeing the water from her house, takes a hose and pushes the used water with clean water
all the way down her stairs and then half-way down the block. While she is outside, she also fully saturates and squeegees her outdoor patio tile. Farmers are Israel's major water guzzlers. The agricultural sector uses a lion's share of Israel's water (900 million cubic feet, versus 600 and 100 million cubic feet for Israeli households and industry, respectively). Farmers are practically encouraged to waste water because they are charged just about onethird the real cost of the water they use. This leads to the absurd situation in Israel where you have the existence of fresh-water fish-breeding ponds (each of which requires tens of millions of cubic feet of fresh water annually), plus a high percentage of crops that require large amounts of water (corn, citrus fruits, cotton). And when the calculations are made, it turns out that the price for which this produce is sold is much less than the real cost of the water that went into it. I am not saying that Israelis are especially wasteful of water relative to other people. (Though I do think that Israelis used to do much better in this area: I remember being deeply impressed 20 years ago when a falafel-shop owner scolded me for letting the faucet run between the ritual washing of my right hand and my left hand.) I am troubled, however, by what I see as the corn-
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modification of water in the Jewish State, that is, viewing water as an object to be bought. Anyone who reads the Bible cannot help but notice the connection the bible makes between the faithfulness of the people Israel and the gift of rain. Whether or not you are a believing Jew, it is perfectly clear that the crucial text of the Jewish people proclaims that, ultimately, water allocation lies not within human control. Looking around today in Israel it's hard to see what all the fuss was about in the Bible. When, in Deuteronomy, God proclaims: "Take care not to be lured away to serve other gods and bow to them. For the Lord's anger will flare up against you, and He will shut up the skies so that there will be no rain and the ground will not yield its produce"- it's a wonder the people didn't respond: "So what? We can always buy or make the water!" Maybe we need to listen to the Bible some more. Maybe we can learn from that water is more like a blessing than a widget (and even widgets . . .). If this is the case, we won't always be able (or allowed?) to buy our way out of our water problems. If nothing else here, the Bible mandates water conservation—to do otherwise would be to take God's blessing of water for granted. This is why I can't help but shudder at any waste of water in the Land of Israel. 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). Editorials express the view of the writer and are not necessarily representative of the views of the Jewish Press Committee, the Jewish Federation of Omaha or the Omaha Jewish Community as a whole. The Jewish Press reserves the right to edit letters and articles for space and content. The Jewish Press is not responsible for the Kashruth of any product or establishment.
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World tells Arafat: Go back, talk to Israel again' by Gil Sedan
JERUSALEM (JTA) -- Palestinian Authority President Yasser Arafat's globetrotting has not paid off. Following the collapse of the Camp David summit, Arafat traveled to some 20 countries to drum up support for his making a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state. But the message he got from Europe's capitals, and from Moscow and Beijing as well, was essentially the same: Go back to the negotiating table with Prime Minister Ehud Barak. Nor was the message any different in most of the Arab states Arafat visited in hopes of shoring up support. Palestinian statehood, he was told, should emerge as a result of an agreement with Israel. No wonder, then, that there has been growing talk this week of another Barak-Arafat summit. Barak's security adviser, Danny Yatom, spoke Monday about the possibility of another U.S.-sponsored summit. He said President Clinton would likely "decide on the fate of another summit" after U.S. Middle East envoy Dennis Ross visits the region in the coming days. Israel's acting foreign minister, Shlomo Ben-Ami, also discussed the possibility of a summit, saying Monday that it could be held sometime in September, depending on how the two sides work before then. Ben-Ami made the comment while visiting Italy, his latest stop on a tour of European nations to present the Israeli side following the collapse of the Camp David summit. Not to be outdone by Arafat's criss-crossing of the globe, Barak recently dispatched several ministers and advisers to present Israel's case to the world. In addition to Ben-Ami, ministers Shimon Peres, Yossi Beilin and Amnon Lipkin-Shahak reminded world leaders of the concessions Barak had been willing to make at Camp David. They also portrayed Arafat - as Clinton had done in the summit's immediate aftermath - as the one who had been unwilling to go the necessary extra mile for peace. For his part, Yatom went on a mission to the Persian Gulf, where he met with the foreign ministers of Bahrain and Oman. Clinton, meanwhile, is reportedly willing to host another summit, but only if the two sides are ready to settle all the outstanding issues — particularly the fate of Jerusalem, which by all accounts was what led to the failure of the previous summit. As Ben-Ami said this week, "This time we cannot risk another failure." Of all the world leaders Arafat has met with in
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recent days, the one with perhaps the most impact on his thinking is Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. Arafat needs Mubarak's backing for whatever steps he is about to take, and Mubarak gave a strong indication Sunday that the Palestinian leader would postpone a unilateral declaration of statehood. Mubarak also ruled out the possibility of any Palestinian concessions regarding the status of Jerusalem, saying the city is "Arab land and no one can retreat on this issue." Just the same, there are those who believe that Mubarak may be more flexible. Israel Television's Arab affairs analyst, Ehud Ya'ari, reported this week that Mubarak is working out a bridging proposal for the Jerusalem issue. According to Ya'ari, Mubarak has suggested that Israel and the Palestinians should reach an agreement that would leave open the question of sovereignty in Jerusalem. American pressure has apparently made Mubarak more amenable to making concessions where Jerusalem is concerned. Following the failure of the Camp David summit, Clinton did not hide his disappointment with Mubarak's failure to contribute to the talks' success. For its part, the Egyptian press was up in arms after New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman wrote a recent column in the form of an open — and very angry — letter from Clinton to Mubarak. The fictitious letter questioned Mubarak's friendship with the United States and blamed Egypt for not appreciating the billions in American aid it gets. The Egyptian press went ballistic. The United States, with its 200 years of history, cannot lecture Egypt, with its 5,000 years of history, wrote one Egyptian columnist. But last week, when spirits cooled, the Egyptians realized that yes, Clinton can indeed lecture, given those billions in aid. "Egypt is a country with two hearts that beat simultaneously," said Ya'ari. One heart belongs to Gamal Abdel Nasser, the nationalist president of the 1950s and 1960s, and the other to Anwar Sadat, the pragmatic Western-oriented peacemaker, he said. "Recently the Americans heard Nasser's heart beating stronger, but after a little pressure, Sadat's heart is taking over," Ya'ari said. Assuming there is another summit, Israeli officials are already making it clear that Arafat will have to settle for whatever he was offered at Camp David.
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At the Democratic Convention it's cool to be a Jew by Tom Tugend
LOS ANGELES (JTA) ~ The official agenda of the Democratic Party may be to nominate Al Gore and Joseph Lieberman, but the real business so far has been to party from morn til morn, raise zillions of dollars and tell the Jews what wonderful folks they are. President Clinton, addressing nearly 4,000 Jews at an outdoor party on Sunday afternoon, quoted comedian Red Buttons that "in Los Angeles, the Democrats are changing their theme song from 'Happy Days Are Here Again' to 'Hava Nagila/" Sen. John Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) keynoted an elegant fund-raiser for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee on Saturday night and wound up a somewhat disjointed speech by declaring, "I wish I were a Jew." Between Saturday and Thursday, there are an estimated 100 convention parties a day, 80 percent by private invitation only. Somewhere near the top in cachet and moneyraising prowess was the $100,000-a-couple brunch, to benefit the Clinton Library, at Barbra Streisand's Malibu digs Sunday morning. Even more exclusive are the small parties thrown by billionaires David Geffen and Gary Winnick, presumably for friends of similar financial standing. For the merely affluent, plastic surgeon Steven Teitelbaum, a new player, threw a $l,000-a-head party for and with Hillary Rodham Clinton, to aid her Senate race in New York.
As early as Sunday evening, the pace was beginning to tell on Howard Welinsky, a tireless Democratic activist but not a man of exceptional wealth, who had received 35 party invitations, and counting. Some parties combined conviviality with a more serious purpose, such as the one at the home of Mel Levine, a Gore foreign policy adviser, who gave his guests a chance to dialogue with Leon Fuerth, the vice president's longtime national security aide. There were even some free parties, such as the one at the Sony Pictures movie set (formerly MGM), addressed by both Clintons. The hosts — National Jewish Democratic Council, AIPAC, United Jewish Communities and the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles - proved that Jewish organizations can pull together and even provide soft drinks and a light buffet for the multitudes. The NJDC took the opportunity to debut its new campaign button, with photos of the Democratic and Republican presidential contenders. The photo of the Democrat is identified as "Gore," and the photo of a puffy-cheeked George W. Bush as "gornisht" - Yiddish for "nothing." Democrats for Israel weighed in with buttons in which Gore's name was spelled out in Hebrew. Most of the fund-raising, and spotlight, benefited Bill and Hillary Clinton. But the first couple has promised to leave town after addressing the Democratic convention Monday evening, to the relief of the Gore campaign.
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Calling all Scouts!
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Barton "Bucky" Greenberg participated in the World Master Swimming Championships held in Munich, Germany, from July 30 - Aug. 4, in which 6000 swimmers competed. The meet was held at the swimming complex built for the 1972 Olympics. Greenberg placed second in the 200 meter breaststroke, third in the 100 meter breaststroke and third in the 50 meter breaststroke, racing against 20 swimmers in his age group. Greenberg was a long time member of the JCC Swimming Committee, and provides an award annually to the outstanding JCC summer team swimmer. He trains year-round at the JCC facilities.
Fun, friendship, adventure in the wilderness, achievement, rank advancement, leadership and skill building. These are a few of the phrases that Scoutmaster Mark Pilley uses to describe the experiences his scouts have had in Pack and Troop 218. Omaha has had a Jewish scout troop since 1992, and, to date, it has produced 10 Eagles Scouts. Sponsored by the Jewish Community Center, it is a troop that provides scouting experiences with an additional dimension: the members are enabled and encouraged to celebrate their Jewish heritage and beliefs. Activities include sukkah building; Hanukkah cel- Members of Pack and Troop 218 and their ebrations, Purim, Mitzvah Day and Passover meet- leaders met with the Israeli Scouts prior to Jewish Friedel Academy will start the 2000-01 ings; and the opportunity to participate in a regional the recent performance at the JCC. school year with an ice cream social on Sunday, gathering of Jewish scouts at a Jewish Camporee. Aug. 27, 2:30 p.m. on the school's outdoor deck. In You might ask yourself, "Why is a Jewish troop Schollman's the case of inclement weather, the gathering will necessary? My son learns what he needs to in reliBeautiful Decorative move indoors to the Friedel commons area. gious school and he has so many friends in his Cabinet, Door & Parents considering Friedel for their children are school's troop." These are both valid points, but a Bath Hardware also invited to attend. They are asked to call in Jewish scout troop is still valuable for many reaadvance, at 334-0517. Supplies sons, including: 1) There is no disagreement in an all-Jewish HOURS: Mon-Fri 8-5; Sat. 8 noon Present and former members of the Omaha troop about the importance of observing Jewish Schollman's, your personal hardware consultant Jewish Community recently attended the Central holidays. No member of Pack or Troop 218 will 593-9210 High School Reunion Class of 1970. miss an important scouting event because it was 8425 "F" St. (across from Acura) scheduled on the first night of a Jewish holiday. re-established, 1998 2) A Jewish troop is a vehicle through which boys with a common interest in Jewish concerns can meet with each other and form life-long friendships. It's true that your son's religious school will teach him all about the festival of Sukkot, but • We appreciate Your Patronage Pack and Troop 218 will give him the opportunity • Every Party or Event is Equally Important to to build a sukkah with his own hands and camp AAA Rents (from 5 to 500) out in it with his friends. That's not an opportuni• We Specialize In Party Planning and Arrangements, ty that any other troop can offer him. Trade Shows, Exhibitions and Special Events We will have a "Sign up for Scouting" night in the JCC gym on Sunday, Aug. 27, 5-7 p.m. Let Us Add That Special Flair Supervised games and activities will be provided and Touch to Your Entertaining while parents meet 218's Leadership Committee JACKIE LAW and learn about plans for the upcoming year. PRESIDENT Top row, from left: Steve Pitlor, Howard Bagel Bin pizza will be served upstairs in the Lincoln Omaha Gould, Frank Kaiman, Howard Pachman, social hall at 6 p.m. All scouts are welcome to join Bus. (402) 467-4151 Bus. (40.2) 339-3707 David Slosburg, Ron Fellman, Mark Singer. our activities whether or not they already belong Middle row: Gary Rifkin, David Bernstein, to another pack. 5620 S. 72nd Street» Omaha, NE 68127 Bob Rifkin, Howard Friedman, Phil Rich, If you would like to join us for piz.za and games 2700 North 27th Street« Lincoln, NE 68521 Larry Davis, Irv Blumkin. Bottom row: Leslie or if you would like to be put on the mailing list for Babindir, Marilyn Kak (Hirsch), Miriam our newsletter, please contact Allison Latenser at Frank, Judy Dolgoff (Cannon), Barbara Guss 553-8853. Reservations are needed by Aug. 23. (Kemp), Ricki Goodman (Skog), Ellie Batt.
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Recipe round-up The theme of the 2001 Women's Campaign Event is L'Dor v'Dor, from generation to generation. A book of favorite family recipes is being compiled and will be distributed at the event on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at Beth El Synagogue. Your recipes are welcome! Please submit a recipe for your favorite dish appetizer, salad, entree or dessert — by faxing it to: Andrea Siegel, 384-8326,.or mailing it to: Kathy McGauvran, Women's Campaign Director, 333 So. 132 St., Omaha, NE, 68154. Questions? Call Sheryn Joffe, 397-3397.
Stephen Lercher and Rob Weaver recently participated in the United States Judo Association Junior National Championships in Charlotte, NC. They received the gold medal in Goshinjitsu, selfdefense techniques against pistols, knives and clubs, and the silver medal in Katamenokata,a demonstration of grappling techniques. Both students are 13-years-old and are USJA certified instructors; they have been taking judo for six years at Montclair Community Center. For information about judo classes, contact Dr. Mike Makoid, 280-2952 or the MCC, 444-4956. Michelle Lee, daughter of Sheryl and David Lee, was recently inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, Zeta Chapter, at -American University in Washington, D.C. She will be a senior this fall and is also a member of the Golden Key National Honor Society.
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Rosenbaum to receive honorary degree The Jewish Theological Seminary will confer an honorary Doctor of Divinity upon Rabbi Stanley M. Rosenbaum, rabbi of Tifereth Israel Synagogue, on March 4, 2001, at JTS in New York City. In a letter from JTS, the seminary of the Conservative movement, Chancellor Rabbi Ismar Schorsch wrote: "By doing so we mean to recognize publically the contributions which you have made during your active career in the rabbinate, a career of service which has brought honor and benefit to JTS, the Rabbinical Assembly, the Conservative movement, and the Jewish people...The 2001 convocation will be particularly notable for it will be the first of many celebratory events marking the opening of our newly renovated Kripke Tower...state-of-the-art Hebrew language lab, hightech computer center and recording studio, "smart" classrooms and beautifully-appointed executive conference rooms. "While I hope to see you before the convocation, I particularly look forward to greeting you on that special day when we will salute you for the contributions of a lifetime."
SEED continues programs through next week The SEED faculty will continue to offer individual learning sessions and lectures throughout the week. Rabbi Doniel and Leah Chaifetz, of Chaim Berlin Yeshiva, along with yeshiva students Michael Kadosh and Jonathan Garfinkel, will join Rabbi Howard Kutner, spiritual leader of Beth Israel Synagogue, and Rabbi Shlomo Levin, Director of the Omaha Center for Torah Learning, for one-on-one learning and classes. Tonight, Friday, Aug. 18, the community is invited to spend Shabbat with the SEED faculty, starting with Kaballat services at 7 pan., followed by dinner at 8 p.m. A luncheon will follow Shabbat morning services on Saturday, Aug. 19. Shabbat dinner is $10 for adults and $6.50 for children; Shabbat lunch is $7.50 for adults and $4 for children. Jonathan Garfinkel will conduct an open discussion, "Trust in Doctors, Trust in God, Finding the Balance," following morning minyan on Sunday
Aug. 20, 9:45 a.m., at Beth Israel Leah Chaifetz will speak on "The Importance of Jewish Women in Contemporary Times;" at a Women's Lunch and Learn on August 23 at noon at the JCC. On Thursday, August 24, 10&0 ajn. - noon, she will conduct a workshop at Beth Israel on havdalah-candle making, "Closing the Gates of Shabbos." Several lectures are also being given for men only. Rabbi Chaifetz will conduct a workshop for men on tefillin, "Tying the Knot," on Monday, Aug. 21, 7-8 p.m. at Beth Israel. SEED was started by the Torah Umesorah organization to provide rabbis and rabbinic students to communities for intensive study during summer vacation. Bob Oberman is the local chairman. Requests for learning sessions and/or reservations for Shabbat meals may be made with the synagogue office, 556-6288.
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Classes for the fall semester of Beth El Synagogue Talmud Torah High School of Jewish Studies will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 30, in the West Court of Beth El Synagogue. Again this year, the program will include a dinner program about once a month. Students will gather on dinner nights at 6 p.m. in the West Court for dinner prepared by Lucy White. Following dinner, there will be guest speakers on the topic of "Facing the Challenges of Life." The first dinner and speaker will also be on Wednesday, Aug. 30. Allison Dierks of the Stephen Center will be the speaker. Fall semester classes will focus on a number of different topics. Students in ninth and tenth grade will have one of the following required classes: Countering Hebrew-Christianity with Glen Fineman. The focus of this course will look at the rapidly growing Hebrew Christian Movement. This movement seeks to create a new form of Judaism. With materials prepared by the Federation of Jewish Men's Club, this class will begin to prepare students to react and counter Hebrew-Christianity. Taking the MTV Challenge taught by myself. This class is fundamentally different from other values clarification programs. It addresses those images and subliminal values teens are faced with every day and helps teens put a context and learn to view popular media through a Jewish lens. Required classes for those in eleventh and twelfth grade will be Judaism and Christianity Are Not the Same taught by Rabbi Paul Drazen. Everyone knows that Judaism and Christianity are very similar. . .both are monotheistic and there is the "Judeo-Christian'' ethic. This class allows us to find out more about these mother and daughter religions. Susie Drazen will teach The Rabbinic Driving Manual. She will aid students in investigating Mishnah, Jewish Law and Ethics. Materials for this course will be from a book by Rabbi David Meyer called The Rabbinic Driving Manual.
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Members will meet Thursday at the JCC. For those going to WinnaVegas Casino, please meet at the JCC front entrance at 8:15 a.m. For transportation, call Maggie Conti at 334-6521. VISIONS Ride the trolley and tour Omaha's Historical Old Market and Downtown on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 6:30 p.m. We will depart and meet at the Omaha History Center and Coffee Lounge, located at 512 S. 13th St. After the tour, come back to the center for dessert and refreshments. A pianist will play Big Band musical favorites. Cost of $15 per person includes trolley ride with step-on guide, dessert with coffee, tea or pop, live musical entertainment and tax and gratuity. Send reservations to: Marilyn Fried, 2821 S. 76th Ave., Omaha, NE, 68124. Make check payable to Jewish Senior Services. Limited reservations. Membership Luncheon Meeting is Friday, Sept. 15, at the Venice Inn at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $7 per person. Join us for a slide presentation on A Walk Through the Zoo, presented by the Henry Doorly Zoo. Send reservations to: Marvin Gerber, 9318 Walnut St., Omaha, NE 68124, by Sept. 8. Make check payable to JSS. Join us for a day trip away to Fremont on Wednesday, Sept. 20. Lunch at Carey's Cottage and Antiquing in downtown Fremont. Meet at the JCC front entrance at 9:45 a.m., to leave promptly at 10 a.m. The only charge will be for your food plus a 20% gratuity each member will pay separately at the restaurant. Transportation is on your own. Send reservations to: Marcy Gallner, 770 N. 93rd St. #1B4, Omaha, NE, 86114. (Please indicate on form if you need transportation, or if you have a car and are willing to take passengers.) Visions presents Des Moines One-Day Extravaganza on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Cost is $69 per person. Depart from the JCC front entrance at 8 a.m.; arrive back at the JCC at approximately 8 p.m. Guided tour of the Salisbury House, Terrace Hills and Gold Dome State Capitol. Space is limited! Send reservation with full payment by Sept. 1 to: Marcy Gallner, 770 N. 93rd St. #1B4, Omaha, NE, 68114. Make check payable to Visions. B'NAI B'RITH BREADBREAKERS
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Dr. Howard Gendelman will speak at B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers on Wednesday, Aug. 24, noon, according to Gary Javitch. Gendelman is an expert on fetal tissue research at the Med Center. B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers meets every Wednesday at McGuire's Irish Pub, 106th and Pacific. The program is open to the community; cost is $9. OMAHA CENTER FOR TORAH LEARNING
Maggie Conti, Adult Programming Director, plans a wide variety of activities and programs for the members. For the month of August, they will have a discussion of the Eden Project at the Blumkin Home by Janet Herman and Darlene Golbitz. The next week, the River Town String Band will entertain them. Carolyn Novicoff from JELS will speak on Aug. 21. The following Monday will showcase a special performance by Solo Pianist, Larry Wolpe. Let's not forget the day trips to Mahoney State Park, Bluffs Run Casino, Iowa Feed and Grain and all points one can travel to in one day.
You know you will have a good time when you walk in the door. People are smiling, welcoming, warm and ready for fun and friendship. YES is just one of many programs available to anyone in the community through Jewish Senior Services. They are always looking for new members. The meetings are held at the JCC. Contact Maggie Conti at the Blumkin Home for more information.
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Thursday, Aug. 24, 7 p.m., a class on Talmud Tractate Sukka meets at Beth El Synagogue. Other OCTL activities will be adjusted in deference to the Beth Israel SEED program. For information please call Rabbi Shlomo Levin 551-1564. NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN
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Teens compete, attend camp, visit Israel The results are in!
NCSYers explore Israel
by Julie Kushner, BBYO Director
And the athletes are back home in Omaha! The 25 athletes who participated in the 2000 Maccabi games in Tucson, AZ, arrived in Omaha after a long week of hard competition. The 15-16 girls basketball team faced difficult teams in regular pool play and a challenging tournament draw. While they didn't win any games they pushed several teams to the wire and were very competitive. The team members were: Lindsay Itkin, Hannah Wolf, Jamie Lovette, Emily Muskin, Kate Josephson, Brittany Sukiennik, Sasha Skulsky, and Emily Gordon. The 13-14 boys basketball team didn't bring home a medal either, but they fared very well in their games. After getting off to a rough start and losing to a talented Philadelphia team (the eventual gold medal winner), the boys turned things around and played very competitive basketball. They finished fifth in a pool of 16 teams. The team members were: Ben Epstein, Bradley Abrahmson, Matt Kelberg, Pavel Tsyrlin, David Phillips, Adam Gendelman, Corey Green and Jeff Gates. The athletes in individual sports did an outstanding job. Shayna Kurland did a great tap routine against some very talented dancers, and Jen Cooper danced her way to two medals - a silver medal for her ballet routine and a bronze medal for her jazz routine. Kim Pitlor and Derek Passer both competed in tennis and played hard in their singles matches. They fin-
ished the week playing doubles with athletes they met while in Tucson. Josh Levine drove his way through the fairways and putted through the greens. He finished fourth in the tournament in a field of approximately 40 golfers. The three swimmers from Omaha definitely made a splash. Sierra Gendelman and David Paige both swam some of their best times. Sierra finished fifth in the 50 breast stroke, and David swam his fastest time ever in the backstroke. Danny Morris competed in 13 different events and amazingly brought home 13 medals - two golds, nine silvers, and two bronze. On the final day of the games, athletes are able to compete in track and field. Several members of the girls basketball team put away their high tops and strapped on their track shoes. Sasha Skulsky, Hannah Wolf, Brittany Sukiennik, and Emily Muskin won a silver medal in the 4x100 relay. Muskin received a silver in the long jump and Wolf brought home a bronze in the long jump. She also won a bronze medal in the 100 meter dash, while Skulsky also won a gold medal in the shot put. The week of competition proved to be very challenging and rewarding. Although not all brought home medals, they all walked away with special memories from competing in the Maccabi Games and made wonderful new friendships.
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Kurt Weill celebrations (Continued from page 1) Two additional events are sponsored by Opera Omaha to celebrate the life of Kurt Weill: a bag lunch on Wednesday, Oct. 18, noon, in the lobby of Opera Omaha, to meet the artists of Kurt Weill, an American Journey; the second performance will of American Journey will be at the Lied Center in Lincoln, on Oct. 20,7:30 pjn. For tickets, call 402-472-4747. Weill is primarily known for his song, "Mack the Knife," from Threepenny Opera, but he also wrote other musicals including Street Scene, Knickerbocker Holiday, Lady in the Dark, Lost in the Starts and One Touch of Venus. According to Jane Hill, Executive Director of Opera Omaha, the collaboration of so many local organizations has enabled the organization to broaden its offerings to include the Jewish immigrant experience through the photo display of Our Story, the reading of love letters from his wife, Lotte Lenya, as well as the musical performances. "What excites me about this is the focus on an American composer whose music has had a profound impact on American music," she noted, "it also gives us a wonderful opportunity to partner with other arts and civic organizations." For more information about the Weill celebrations or other Opera Omaha events, call 346-4398.
JCC pool to re-open soon Last Friday, the Douglas County Health Department requested that the Jewish Community Center close and clean its pools, as a preventative measure. Though no confirmation of the parasite cryptosporidium has, as of press time, been found in the JCC indoor and outdoor pools, there were enough cases linked to the facility to warrant this action. "Crypto," as it is more commonly known, is a microscopic parasite which can live in the intestines of both humans and animals. Symptoms include diarrhea, stomach cramps, upset stomach and a slight fever and last up to two weeks. There is no specific treatment except for replacement of fluids. According to Jeff Aizenberg, Executive Director of the JCC, the pools should re-open no later than Saturday, Aug. 26. By waiting a full two weeks, the chance of reintroducing the crypto parasite to the pool is significantly lessened. Because the pools will have been closed for two weeks during heavy summer use, the JCC will keep the outdoor pool open, on a reduced schedule for several weeks after the usual Labor Day closing. "Health Department officials indicated there is nothing we could have done to prevent this," Aizenberg added. "They further indicated that our pool staff and operations are the finest in the city." A detailed letter and fact sheet has been mailed to all JCC members.
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Five area organizations joined together earlier humane person, a mensch," Mitchell added. Lloyd Roitstein, Executive Director of the BSA, this month to honor longtime youth volunteer Joe Ginsberg. In a surprise ceremony, he was recog- added his words of gratitude, "The Mid America nized by the Mid-America Council of Boy Scouts of Council recognized Joe Ginsberg for his tireless America (Juvenile Diversion and Career efforts supporting Scouting as a mentor for the Exploring), Mad Dads, TeamMates of Metro Juvenile Diversion Program, Exploring Leader, Omaha, the Omaha Home for Boys and Beth El Chairman of the Jewish Committee on Scouting, and member of the Council Religious Relationships Synagogue. The invitation to friends and family noted that Committee. Joe's enthusiasm, drive, commitment Ginsberg was being honored "for the significant and character shows that he lives by the Scout contributions he has made to the youth and fami- Oath and Law as he helps thousands of young peolies of Omaha. His tireless efforts and resources of ple become better citizens in our community!" support help make our community a better place to Though Robert Freeman could not attend the live." ceremony, he wrote that "his many years of dediA past winner of the Humanitarian of the Year cated service...makes a real difference. His passion Award from the Jewish Federation of Omaha, for the causes he chooses to get involved with is a Ginsberg has been honored individually by Beth El great example to us all." Synagogue and the Boy Scouts; this was the first Ginsberg, who is recovering from a recent illness, time organizations joined together to make a com- shared his thoughts with the more than 100 people munity presentation. in attendance. "Mentoring is a way of sharing help and love to Ginsberg has volunteered for the five organizations for many years, though he probably has the the many boys that need a special person with longest tenure with the Boy Scouts and Beth El their problems and a sounding board to help find the better path through life," Ginsberg responded. Synagogue. Noting his involvement with the Jewish youth at "I am now at a low point of my life physically...(but) Beth El, former Talmud Torah director Stan I have restarted therapy and of course my wife, Mitchell said, "It was a hot and humid day in the Beth, is always with me and encouraging...Once I summer of 1974 that I met the youth advisor at get back to being with my kids, I will be on top of Beth El. His name was Joe Ginsberg, and as the my world...the kids help me as much as I hope I am new Youth Director, I was his boss. I was 30-some- helping them." thing and Joe was this old guy close to retirement The surprise event touched Joe's wife, Beth age, or so I thought (actually he was around his Gaynes Ginsberg. mid-50s, probably a few years younger that I am "I was just so touched by the people who came to now). It was readily apparent that our skills, inter- honor Joe," she added. "He doesn't do (this) for the ests and modus operandi are vastly different. It honors and rewards; it's just 'Joe.'" became equally obvious that we complemented one 'Just Joe' is a shining example to us all! another; we meshed beautifully; we formed a dynamic duo." Mitchell noted that he had to "force" Ginsberg to accept a small salary, "which he turned around to purchase extras" for the USY chapter at Beth El. Even though heart surgery grounded Ginsberg 20 years ago, he continued, not only as youth group adviser, but as youth director and youth commission chairman. "He continues to be a role model for both parents and teenagers, an example of commitment to our Jewish youth, a Stan Mitchell, left, spoke as a representative of Beth El Synagogue, and presented a proclamation to Joe Ginsberg and his wife, Beth. Certificates of recognition and plaques were given to him by five area organizations. LOVE TO SHOP? Turn your sense of style
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