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Library Celebrates New Home by J!LL BELMONT
Fathering: What is 'Good Enough'
ting and dedication ceremony paying tebate to by DR. PATRICIA NEWMAN — — — — — — library benefactors Rabbi Myer S. Kripke and Ms Dr. Michael J. Diamond, graduate of Stanford
Rabbi Myer S. and Dorothy Kripke After many months of planning and preparation, The Rabbi Myer S. and Dorothy Kripke Jewish Federation library is settled into its new home at the Jewish Community Center and will celebrate its grand opening on S u n d a y , N o v . 19, a t 1:30 p-m. •There will be something for everyone during the afternoon's festivities,'' according to event .co-chairman Nancy Sips, "from an address by a nationallyknown author and presentations by community representatives, to craft activities, a clown, gift bags and storytelling for children of all ages." Refreshments will be served, courtesy of No Frills Supermarkets. The grand opening will begin with a ribbon-cut-
late wife, Dorothy. Grand opening co-chairman Joyce Cohen expressed admiration for the Kripkes and their contribution to t h e community for so many decades. "I had the privilege of growing up in the era of Myer Kripke, and I've always admired Mm as a scholar and a teacher," she said, adding that, "Dorothy Kripke was such a gifted author, who touched so many children's and adults' lives with her wonderful books. It is the Omaha Jewish community's privilege to honor the entire Kripke family and their love of books and learning." library Executive Director Harris Finkelstein, agreed, saying, "You'd be hard-pressed to find a library that is prouder to have its benefactors' names on it. Rabbi and Mrs. Kripke have given so much to our Jewish community and the Jewish community worldwide. They have enriched all of as in so many ways." Following the dedication ceremony, a special presentation will be made at 2:30 pan. by Daniel Asa Rose, author of Hiding Places: A Father and His Sons Retrace Their Family's Escape from, the Holocaust. In his book, Rose recounts how he reclaimed his faith during a spiritual journey through Belgium and Prance with Ms seven-and 12-year-old sons, as they tracked his relatives' escape route and their hiding places as they fled from Antwerp during WorM War II. Rose, of Rehobotfa, MA., is the author of Flipping for It, and a short-story collection, Small Fmnify With Rooster. He is the recipient of an O. Henry Prize and two PEN Syndicated Fiction Awards, and has had essays and fiction published in GQ, The New Yorker, Partisan Review, Playboy and The New York Times Magazine. (Continued on page 6)
University, Associate Clinical Professor at UCLA and co-editor ef Becoming a Father: Social, Developmental, and Clinical Perspectives, will address the j subject of "fathering," , and what is necessary ?" and desirable in the relationships between fathers and their children. Diamond discusses the role of fathers throughout t h e life Dr. Michael Diamond cycle, how t h e roles change from infancy, adolescence, adulthood, midlife and beyond. He shares years of clinical experience and research data on the importance of active, involved fathering within families and communities. He notes the critical impact that the absence of "fathering" creates on children, particularly boys, in our society. "Good Enough Fathering" is Dr. Diamond's keynote address and one of the highlights of the first Men's Forum being sponsored by Jewish Family Service on November 12. The forum, which will be held at the Regency Marriott, will feature related issues of relevance to men of all ages within the Jewish community. Participants will choose among a variety of small group, large group and panel discussions on a variety of topics pertaining to personal growth and development at home and within the Jewish community. Registration is $18 and includes a kosher lunch. For more information and registration, call Jewish Family Service at 330-2024.
Friedel Asks Community to -Help Save Box Tops Phil Schrager Named by DIANE AXLER BAUM King of Ak-sar-ben. Supporting Friedel Jewish Academy's Box Tops for Education fundraising project has never been easier, and the Parent Teacher Organization hopes more help is on the way. "If you use General Mills cereals, Yoplait Yogurt, or Betty Crocker items, you can turn the box tops on these products into money for Friedel," said Lynne Saltzman, Chairman of the PTO. Just clip your box tops and deposit them in any one of the collection containers on the JCC campus: At the Member Services Desk, in the Blumkin Home kitchen, and on top of the piano in the Friedel commons. Members of the JCC staff may also drop their box tops into a collection envelope in their office. In addition, thanks to cooperation by the synagogues, box tops may be dropped off in the offices of Alyssa Gerber, a student in Friedel's Eilat class, Beth El, Beth Israel and Temple Israel. The box tops will be collected periodically and places a Box Top for Education in the collection turned in for cash to benefit Friedel. General Mills box. There are six additional collection sites. pays ten cents for each box top to accredited ele"Whether you stick to traditional Cheerios, mentary schools that participate in the program. indulge in Cocoa Puffs, or keep health-conscious "Until we started this fundraiser three or four with Fiber One, please support the Academy by years ago, I never realized t h a t Betty Crocker bringing in your box tops. makes everything from fruit snacks to Suddenly The fundraiser earned Friedel $144 last year, Salad, and General Mills produces almost 50 differ- double the amount from the year before, Saltzman ent cereals," Saltzman noted. "There are five vari- said. "Every little bit goes to good use at Friedel." eties of Chex alone!"
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by JEWISH PRESS News Service .—. Pacesetter Corporation founder and longtime business leader Phil Schrager was named Kipg of Ak-sar-ben last Saturday night. The proceeds from the annual Aksar-ben Coronation Ball fund four-year scholarships; this year, 20 $10,000 scholarships were awarded to graduating seniors around the state. In March, Schrager and his brother, Harley, were inducted into the Omaha Business Hall of Fame for "their leadership in the building "industry* and "for never losing sight of the needs of Omaha's residents, especially its young people." Schrager created the Pacesetter Leadership scholarship in 1982, a four-year renewable program at UNO. He then added the Pacesetter Academy, aimed at keeping high-risk teens in school. In the Jewish community, Schrager has served as Chairman of the Jewish Federation's Annual Campaign, a member of the Federation's Board of Directors and Vice-president. He has been honored as the Federation's Humanitarian of the Year and with the Foundation's Endowment Award. He also spearheaded the recent effort to enhance the entrance to the Temple Israel Cemetery, dedicated earlier this month. He and his wife, Terri, have established several charitable funds, which support projects aimed at youth and special needs.
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The Omaha Center for Torah Learning will host Rabbi Asher Lopatin of Chicago for an afternoon of enlightenment and growth on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2 p.m., at the JCC. Modeled after successful "Learning Fair" programs the OCTL has held in the past, this program will provide the community an opportunity to learn from and with one of the most successful congregational rabbis in the midwest. , The program will begin by participants dividing into small groups to examine sources provided by Rabbi Lopatin related to the first topic into which he will delve, "Lessons we learn from the laws of Kashruth." After ample time for this "active learning," Rabbi Lopatin will explain his understanding of these sources to the group while soliciting the interpretations participants develop on their own as well. This session will also serve as the kick-off for the OCTL's weekly lunch 'n learns taking place in November, which will focus on the same topic. The lunch 'n learns meet each Wednesday at noon in the JCC library. Call 551-1664 for more details. After refreshments and a break from the first session, Rabbi Lopatin will continue the program by speaking about "Not Only Private Citizen Cohen: The individual and his or her role in the community." By bringing examples from his own experience in the rabbinate, Rabbi Lopatin will bring new insight into how individuals can make a difference in their synagogue and the surrounding community. This session will be followed by an open forum for questions. Rabbi Lopatin presently serves as spiritual leader of Anshei Sholom B'nai Israel congregation by IRIS RICKS • of Chicago, and received his rabbinic ordination Temple Israel is planning a Shabbat evening for from Yeshivas Brisk and also from Yeshiva public school teachers on Friday, Nov. 10., start- University in New York. He holds an M.Phil, in ing at 6 p.m. Geared toward teachers of kinder- Medieval Arabic thought from Oxford University garten through grade six students in Temple as well as a BA in international relations and Israel's Religious School, the goal is to educate pub- Islamic studies from Boston University. He won a lic school teachers about the religious community Rhodes Scholarship in 1987 from Massachusetts, of their students. and was a Wexner Fellow. The evening will begin with a Shabbat dinner, Beth Shyken, native Omaha resident now living hosted by the students' families. Tables will be dec- in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood and a orated by the students and will focus on the Jewish member of Anshei Sholom synagogue, says that holidays. Temple's resident storyteller, Rita "Rabbi Lopatin is spoken of very highly in the comPaskowitz, will provide entertainment during din- munity. He creates a lively atmosphere within the ner. A tour of the school and a Shabbat service will Congregation and it's a pleasure to listen to him follow. speak." During the Oneg, hosted by the families, teachers Since moving to Chicago, Rabbi Lopatin has spowill be able to visit a resource table for packets of ken for many groups including JUF, Spertus colinformation about Judaism. For more information, lege, Dawn Schuman Institute, the University of call the Temple office at 556-6536. Chicago, the Jewish community centers, and Reform, Reconstructionist, Conservative, Traditional and Orthodox synagogues and communal groups. He is chairman of the community relations committee of the Chicago Rabbinical Council as well as a member of the executive committee of the Rabbinical Council of America. 384-8199 •"
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HAKRYALTSULER Services for Harry Altsuler, 86, were held Oct. 24 at Temple Israel. Burial was in Temple Israel Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his brother, Milton Aller, and sister, Ella Shapiro. Survivors include his wife, Ruth of Omaha; son and daughter-in-law, Arnie and Joan Altsuler of Houston; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Gary Cohen of Dallas; grandchildren, Kent and Kim Altsuler, also of Houston, Adam Altsuler of San Francisco, Rob, Dana and Greg Cohen, all of Dallas; brother, Bernie Altsuler of Omaha; brotherin-law and sister-in-law, Willard and Tham Friedman; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
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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: Kabbalat Shabbat, 6:10 p.m. SATURDAY: Shabbos services, 8:45 a.m., Kiddush is sponsored anonymously; "Insights into the Parsha," 5:30 p.m.; Mincha, 6 p.m.; Havdalah, 7:07p.m. SUNDAY: Services, 9 a.ra, and 5:05 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Services, 7 a.m. and 5:05p.m. MONDAY: Positive Parenting mini-course with Rabbi Kutner, 7:80 p.m. Positive Parenting class continues next Monday. TUESDAY: Talmud class with Rabbi Kutner, 7:80 p.m. !;CH/\BAD.HpUSE
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321.J) Shei'iclanBlv*!., Lincoln, NE 08302-5230 Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 2-4 p.m. Services conducted by Rabbi Stanley M. Rosenbaum. Minyan on Monday & Thursday, 7:15 a.m. FRIDAY: Services, 8 p.m.; Bar Mitzvah of Michael Hamicksburg followed by Oneg hosted by Nanciana and James Homicksburg. SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m. Bar Mitzvah of Michael Hamicksburg followed by a Kiddush lunch hosted by Nanciana and James Hamickuburg. SUNDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m.; Mincha/Ma'ariv, 6:30 p.m. MONDAY: Perek Yomi, 7:30 p.m. JEWISH PRESCHOOL Preschool is planned for twice a month at Tifereth Israel from 11-12:15 a-m. For more information, call Elyza Richmon Halev at 43C-5230. B'NAI ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE (ilH Mynster St.,,Co..uncil Bluffs. IA 515O;{.07«(> Phono: ,522-4705 c-niail: docit'bC'i'aol.cOtn FRIDAY: Services, 7:30 p.m. The discussion topic is " Who are the Pharisees and what did they do?" Oneg and Kiddish will follow services. PERSONAL
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BAR MITZVAH Daniel Murow, son of Janie and Allen Murow, will become a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 4, at Beth El Synagogue. A seventh-grade honor student at Bcveridge Middle School, he plays saxophone in the Beveridge Jazz Band and .enjoys playing football, basketball and baseball. He was selected to participate in the Duke Talent Identification Program. For his Mitzvah Project, Daniel volunteered at the Child Development Center in the three-yenrold camp program this past summer. Me ia also donating toys and infant items to the CDC. Daniel has a sister, Rebecca, and a brother, Aaron, Grandparents are Merle and Ruth Potash and the late Richard and Estclle Murow. Jacob Godwin, Bon of Nancy and Pete Godwin, will become a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 4, at Temple I Israel. ! A seventh-grade honor atu•'•; dent at Kiewit Middle School, 'vigil be plays basketball and golf •"$•'? and enjoys playing piano, gui"Q tar and drums. For his Mitzvah Project, I Jacob has been playing1 piano I in retirement homes. Jacob has a brother, Andrew. Grandparents are Sheldon and Janice Harris and Jira and Jean Godwin.
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EDITORIAL
Why There Won't Be Peace
By now, everyone knows that Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak put a deal on the table that would have given Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat 90% of what he wanted. And everyone knows that Arafat not only turned it down, he didn't make a counter offer...and that violence followed. What is difficult for us to understand, as Westerners, is that the two parties are not looking at the Peace Process and the institution of negotiation from the same point of view. Israel is a modern Western democracy. However, every Arab state surrounding Israel, and even the Palestinian Authority, are not. They are either monarchies, as in Saudi Arabia and Jordan, or they are straight out dictatorships, like Syria and Libya. According to Dr. Richard Landis, a professor of history at Boston TJniversity, the Arab countries are "pre-modern states," The philosophy of government is along the lines of in loco parentis, whereby the state acts as a parent and not always benevolently so. In these pre-modern states, males have to exert their dominance over women, a real challenge when the state is already keeping the majority of men under its dominance. The result of that statedominance is to foster a culture in which daughters are murdered by their fathers for being seen talking to an unrelated male in public and where mothers look aside when their sons beat their sisters. These acts are monstrous in Western eyes. We watched in horror as Palestinian fathers pushed their young sons to the front lines, encouraging them to throw Molotov cocktails and rocks at armed Israeli soldiers. Our sons would be locked in their bedrooms, safe from the violence in the streets.
But to these men and their counterparts throughout the Arab world, there is no comprehension of our concept of negotiation. According to Prof. Landis, for one party to win, another has to lose. For Israel to offer even 99% of what the PA wanted, would still have been seen as losing face. Only 100% of the goal (which in this case is a land empty of Jews) would truly satisfy the Arab masses. . Instead of continuing to express our shock at the aftermath of last summer's Camp David talks, the West, in particular Israel and the United States, will now have to determine a course for the future. And it won't be at the negotiating table for a long time to come. The United States can help by trying to foster democratic-style institutions in the Arab world. And that may mean using the carrot-and-stick approach—funds for cooperation. Academicians, artists, social service agencies should reach out to their Arab counterparts to try to make inroads and encourage give-and-take discussions, even if only in their fields of interest. Israel can start with one-on-one dialog with their own Israeli Arabs in the Knesset. Additional efforts can proceed through the schools and institutions like Yad L'Yeled, in Omaha's Partnership 2000 region, which has brought together Arab and Jewish Israeli teens to discuss the Holocaust through the eyes of children. This is not an easy path and though we had a small glimpse, peace may still not be a reality in our lifetime, But we must continue to try, . .even if only a handful of people from each side are involved.
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We all know the code words and phrases: distur- every Arab casualty with a Jewish casualty in bances, quieting the forces, calming and stabilizing order to demonstrate the justice of its cause. The the situation, restoring order. Yet no matter how fact that a given "incident" has yielded many more the ruling power terms it, it all comes down to. the injured and dead Arabs than injured and dead same thing: a lot of protesters getting killed. * "" Jews does not necessarily mean that in that particI think I learned the coded language of "distur- ular "incident" the Israeli forces acted unreasonbances" from the South African front. But there it ably. Simply put: it is unfair to demand of Israeli was so clear, wasn't it: every single disturbance Jews that they should allow themselves and their was just, and every single "restoration of order" property to be destroyed just so that the resulting was unjust—because apartheid .was absolutely carnage will yield a more balanced picture. wrong. It's not that I have changed my stripes, it's just Basically, I internalized the vocabulary from the that I think that the Israeli government cannot be South African conflict and extrapolated it to all fairly equated with the South African apartheid conflicts; when there are "disturbances" anywhere regime. I don't pretend to be "objective"; I'm just in the world, whether in Indonesia, China, or doing the best I can as an American Israeli liberal Serbia, I tend to automatically side with the "dis- living on the West Bank. turbers," reasoning that their position must be jusWhile I'm not prepared to accept the automatic tified. justification of any use of Israeli force, I am also So it is very uncomfortable for me to be living in not prepared to accept the automatic condemnation a country where there are "disturbances," and of any use of Israeli force—even if it comes in the where my government's forces are sent to "calm" process of "restoring order" in a "disturbance." My the situation. I know exactly how the Israeli situa- job in negotiating this troubling moral landscape tion reads to all upstanding liberals; why, it's an has gotten harder in recent days. open-and-shut case: one more state using its power The Israeli Arab "card" that was played, points to to coerce and destroy its enemies in order to pre- some troubling soul-searching that lies ahead for serve its own power. the state. We have been lulled into thinking that What's changed for me here in Israel is that in with a signing of a peace accord with the the Israeli context I want to look at each distur- Palestinians, Israel would be able to rest peacefulbance. I want to look at each use of force that "qui- ly. But here come the Israeli Arabs with their ets" demonstrators; I want to examine the circum- demands and grievances, and some fundamental stances surrounding every violent confrontation. questions about the nature of Israel's democracy While it's clear to me that in many cases Israeli will have to be addressed. forces could have used rubber bullets instead of And I can tell you that tampering with such a hallive bullets, could have used tear gas instead of lowed symbol as the Israeli national anthem rubber bullets, it's also clear that in some cases (which includes a reference to "the Jewish soul") Israeli forces acted defensively and with restraint will seem a mere trifle when compared to the to protect themselves and the lives and property of establishment of a climate of mutual respect, obligcivilians. Israel is under no obligation to match ation, and privilege between Jews and Arabs in the (Founded in 1920)
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Jewish-Arab Coexistence Groups Tested by Avi Machlis . '' NEVE SHALOM, Israel,(JTA)--In the playground outside the mixed Jewish-Arab school of Neve Shalom/Wahat al-Salam, Arabic and Hebrew weave together indistjnguishably as children swing and seesaw during the late morning recess. But these days, even a school symbolizing coexistence located at a unique community of 20 Jewish and 20 Arab families, and whose name means "Oasis of Peace," cannot remain isolated from the turmoil that has engulfed the region over the past month. Most of the 300 children in the school are not from Neve Shalom, a village perched above the Latrun monastery midway between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, and some Jewish parents have suddenly expressed concerns about their children being exposed to Arabs, On particularly difficult days, when Israeli troops killed many Israeli Arab or Palestinian rioters, some Arab teachers had trouble facing their Jewish colleagues. And sometimes, during recess, the children here play intifada, hurling pine cones at one another. Although Jewish kids do not necessarily challenge the Arabs—more often, it is boys against girls—it is a chilling depiction of the new regional reality. Chants of "Death to the Jews" or "Death to the Arabs" have also been heard. For Neve Shalom and others that have flown the banner of coexistence for years, the breakdown of the peace process and the eruption of violence have been particularly difficult to swallow. "We realize now how important this place is," says Abdessalam Najjar, development director at Neve Shalom/Wahat al-Salam. "As a community, our experience is necessary both in easier and more difficult times. Now, when Jews and Palestinians are motivated by fear, our job is to keep hope alive."
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ance for these young men and women. We also need to encourage economic development in Nebraska that attracts new employers to our state, nurtures local entrepreneurs and provides an economic climate that will foster the expansion of existing businesses. I will also continue to advocate for responsible tax policies that take into consideration ROSEMARY SKRUPA the pocketbook of average NebraCandidate for University of skans, while keeping in mind our Nebraska Board of Regents Thanks for the chance, as your moral responsibility to those who Regent, to account for my steward- are not able to provide for themship. We have achieved continuity selves. in leadership by the appointments of Dr. Hal Maurer at UNMC and CAROL MCBRIDE PIRSCH Dr. Nancy Belck at UNO. I helped Douglas County Commissioner champion student housing for the A former Nebraska State Senator first time in the history of UNO at and the first woman elected to the no cost to the public. I supported the Legislature's Executive Board, I continued use of fetal tissue in vital have served as a Douglas County research. Commissioner and, for the last Our efforts in bringing Class A three years, was elected either hockey to UNO has resulted in a Chair or Vice-chair of the Board. successful program which creates As Chairman of the Board, I sucrevenue supporting women's sports. cessfully initiated the planning for a During my tenure, we worked hard cost-effective expansion of the counfor the successful merger of the ty correctional facility to eliminate UNMC and Clarkson Hospitals. overcrowding. I'm committed to the Finally, the building of the Kiewit plan which assures that Douglas Information and Techonology County builds an efficient, safe and Center on the Campus of UNO has secure addition,. been one of our greatest accomplishOther results in which I've been ments as a community. involved include: putting a brake on unnecessary spending, providing residents property tax relief where BENNELSON inequitable or unfair taxes were Candidate for imposed, achieving efficiencies United States Senate I am asking you to vote tot me as through improved technology and your U.S. Senator. I will be a voice elimination of waste, and ensuring for independence for Nebraskans in the spending of taxpayer nionoy in Washington. Across America, citi- an Open and accountable process. zens have a growing sense that their I'm a native Omahan who gradupriorities have been pushed aside by ated from central High and attendpolitics. But in the Senate, a group ed UNO. I'm also the mother of six, of sensible centrists, working recently widowed after more than together across party lines, is 40 years of marriage. emerging, and I would like to help lead the change. TODD PETERSEN Government should work for peo- Nebraska Legislature, Dist. #39 I grew up in a small town where I ple, not against them. I am running ' to extend a helping hand to those learned to work hard and to be who have the toughest, most impor- thankful for the opportunities protant job in America: raising our chil- vided to me. I gained u strong relidren. It is why I want to cut taxes gious and moral background and for working families, eliminate the would bring that ethic to the Slate marriage penalty, abolish the inher- Legislature. I would hope to spread itance tax and cut taxes for college this ethic throughout Nebraska. and technical training. I feel a great deal can be accomOn issues ranging from the soar- plished with a compassionate heart ing price of prescription drugs for and an open mind. After graduating our seniors to the plummeting price from UNO, I worked for the Deport of commodities on our farmers, I ment of Veterans affairs and we want to devise solutions, not deny moved several times, eventually problems. I want to widen the circle coming back to Omaha to continue of sensible moderates moving this my schooling and to raise and educountry forward with leadership cate our children here, I have a conand values as solid as Nebraska and cern for my children and want the a long tradition of common sense best for their future. that can work in Washington. I believe I can make the difference our children need. If I can help improve or enhance someone's life, BWITE PEDERSEN Nebraska Legislature, Dist. #89 then I truly want that opportunity. I am the current representative Life is all about choices. I believe in from District #39 and a substance making kind, wise, and honest abuse counselor in private practice choices that reflect who I am, and working with troubled youth. In what I stand for, and represent! I 1992, I promised to he an advocate realize that any decisions or choices for youth and worked to promote I make affect those I serve as well consistency in the laws that govern as my family and I.. I will do my best to help, and look forward to the elecour youth. Our most important resource is tion process, and I look forward to our young people. I've worked with serving and helping you in the business and education advocates to future! Together, you and I can make sure that young people in our provide a better future state have the opportunity to prosfor Nebraska, per. We must provide consistent, fair, compassionate and firm guid(Editor's note: candidates in races in districts in which members of the Jewish community live were asked to submit short articles focusing on their issues and credentials. The Jewish Press is publishing, in this special Election Issue, those articles received prior to our deadline. Those candidates not listed did not respond.)
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SHELLEY KIEL Candidate for 2nd Congressional District I am committed to honestly protecting Nebraska families. I am honored to have the chance to represent you in the 107th Congress. I am fighting to save Social Security, reprioritize education, keep guns out of the hands of children and criminals, provide a real prescription drug benefit under Medicare, and ensure strong advocacy of important social issues, like passage of hate crimes legislation. Together, we can make Nebraska a better place. I firmly believe the United States should stand with Israel. We must always be willing to help Israel, especially when she is threatened militarily, I believe we can keep Social Security solvent for the long term by using our record surpluses wisely and by accelerating the pace we pay down the debt. After we pay off our debt, we'll save a billion dollars a day to help keep Social Security safe well into the 2050s. Additionally, we must ensure that current beneficiaries do not have their benefits cut. We also must re-invest in public education. As a former teacher, I believe providing resources to modernize schools empowers local school
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districts to make their own decisions about what is best for their students and teachers. I believe in a woman's right to choose. I've always strongly supported that important right and I'll continue to support it in Congress. I'm also a passionate advocate for abstinence and the making of responsible choices. I look forward to earning your vote on Nov. 7. LEE TERRY United States Congress Before Congress, Lee Terry was an Omaha attorney and held leadership positions in the Omaha community. In recognition of his leadership and service, Terry was chosen as the Nebraska Jaycees "Outstanding Young Nebraskan" in 1997, and one of the "Ten Outstanding Young Omahans* in 1994. Congressman Terry has worked hard to preserve availability of prescription drug coverage for all senior citizens. He has also fought to focus additional dollars on education. He has led the fight to cut taxes for American families by working to repeal the Death Tax, eliminate the Marriage Penalty Tax and give Educational Savings Accounts to parents for the well-being of children. He has fought diligently for Nebraskans.
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VISIONS Reminder: Board meeting is Friday, Nov. 3, 9:30 a.m., in the Blumkin Home conference room. Visit the Lozier IMAX Theater and see the show The Greatest Places, on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. Cost is $5.50 per person (Zoo members— $4.50). Following the show, meet at the Garden Cafe on 12th and Harney for dessert and coffee. For reservations, mail form by Oct. 30 to Marilyn Fried, 2821 S. 76th Ave., Omaha, NE 68124. Reminders: For those going to the show, please meet in the lobby at 1:30 p.m.; FLU SHOTSNov. 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., in the JCC auditorium. Membership Luncheon Meeting is Friday, Nov. 17, 12:30 p.m. , at Venice Inn. Cost is now $7.50 per person. Mary Maxwell, Omaha's First Lady of Humor, will be the guest speaker, For reservations, mail form before Nov. 10 to Marvin Gerber, 9318 Walnut St., Omaha, NE 68124. Visions Mitzvah Program-as a joint project with Jewish Family Service, we are asking members for a monetary donation, to be used for Jewish families in need. Please bring your gift to the luncheon or send check to Marcel and Use Kahn, 1011 N. 148th St., Omaha, NE 68154. Make checks payable to Jewish Family Service. BTNTAI B'RITH BREADBREAKERS Rabbi Aryeh Azriel will speak at B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers on Wednesday, according to Marty Ricks. Rabbi Azriel's topic will be "Can a Jew be a Republican?" Breadbreakers meets every Wednesday at noon. The program is open to the community. Cost for lunch is $9; Cost for beverage service is $2, COUNCIL BLUFFS CHAPTER OF HADASSAH The Council Bluffs Chapter of Hadassah will hold its annual donor luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 8, noon, at Lake Shore Country Club. Caryl Martinez will speak on the experiences she and her husband, Dr. Joe Martinez, have had in training their Golden Retriever in pet therapy. For reservations, call Edythe Krasnei 823-9172; or Sally Telpner, 322-5607.
; Y.E.S. Members will meet Monday at the JCC. Exercise (Continued from page 1) with our new exercise instructor, Stacey Paskert, Rose, recently appointed Culture Editor for The Personal Trainer, at 10:30 a.m. The class is free Forward, also serves as and all are welcome; or try your luck at Bingo with travel editor of Madison, Eileen Remer at 10:15 a.m. Bring articles to share an international culture for the "YES Talk" discussion group at 11. magazine, and as food crit- Following lunch at noon, Rabbi Shlomo Levin ic of Rhode Island from the Omaha Center Torah Learning, will Monthly. His Nov. 19 pre- speak. For transportation, call 330-4272. sentation is free of charge Make reservations: "The Amazing Arthur" on to the public, and free Nov. 13. A professional juggler, balloon artist and child care will be provided. yo-yoist, Arthur weaves entertainment and educaFinkelstein encouraged tion together. Deadline is Nov. 6. the entire community to Thanksgiving Party on Nov. 20—make reservavisit the new library, and tions by Nov. 18. Bluffs Run Casino on Nov. 30said that first-time visi- deadline is Nov. 23. Call Maggie at 334-6521. tors will be surprised by OMAHA CHAPTER OF HADASSAH what they see. Vocalist Marvin Parilman will entertain resi"Many people don't real- dents of the Rose Blumkin Home and Livingston Daniel Asa Rose i z e w h a t a marvel the Plaza at the monthly Oneg Shabbat on Saturday, library itself is; from the vast array of both fiction Oct. 28, at 2 p.m. The event is sponsored by the and non-fiction offerings, to audio books, Jewish- Omaha Chapter of Hadassah. themed CDs and movies, such as Jakob the Liar The program in the main dining room of the and Life is Beautiful. Home will include refreshments and drinks. He also expressed pride in the extensive children's Members wishing to assist residents coming to the library and noted that the new library is more user- program are asked to come at 1:30 p.m. friendly than the previous one. "This library is spaOCTL cious and comfortable, and books are more easily SATURDAY, OCT. 28, 4:30 p.m.: Class on the accessible. We should all be very proud of this facili- weekly Torah portion meets at the home of Rabbi ty." Levin, 2001 N. 56th. Nov. 19 also marks the kick-off of the annual TUESDAY, OCT. 31, 7 p.m.: Beit Midrash with month-long Jewish Book Fair, which features Chabad at the Chabad house. books, games, videos and gifts for sale-"a veritable WEDNESDAY, NOV. 1, noon-1 p.m.: Lunch 'n book festival for all ages, and just in time for learn meets in the JGC library. The topic will be Hanukkah!" Rips said, adding, "a 12th-century "Lashon Hara—The laws of evil speech;" please sage, Abraham ibn Ezra, said, 'A book is the most bring a lunch, • delightful companion. An inanimate thing, yet it THURSDAY, NOV. 2, 7 pan.: Talmud class at talks. There is in the world no friend more faithful Beth El. Don't forget to make reservations for and attentive, no teacher more proficient.'" Shabbat dinner on Friday, Nov. 3. Book fair hours will coincide with regular library For more information, call Rabbi Shlomo Levin hours; items will also be available for purchase dur- at551rl564 ing any evening events held at the JCC during November and December. IN THE NEWS For more information about the Kripke Library grand opening, contact Harris Finkelstein at 334A "First Friday night Shabbat dinner for Jewish 646.1. singles 40-60 years of age will be held on Friday, Dec. 15, at the Parkview Terrace Clubhouse, 93rd and Western Ave. This 6:30 p.m. dinner will be an opportunity for singles of this age group to "mix and meet" and, hopefully, to make plans for other sinNEFF/BODENSTEIN Andrea Susan Neff, daughter of Jeanie and S l e s events. Sherman Neff, and Todd Bodenstein, son of There is no charge for the dinner. However, reserKenneth Bodenstein and the late Susan Bodenstein, vations should be made by calling Chairman Mary announce their engagement. Fellman at 393-3144.
Benjamin Goldstrom of the Omaha Patriot Baseball Club, was chosen to represent Nebraska by competing in the 2000 USSSA Home Run Derby contest. The Home Run Derby was part of the festivities held in conjunction with the USSSA 12 & Under The bride-to-be is currently residing W J J - »J- % • •> TT TT- •. 6 in Chicago, Youth Baseball'World , . T , , , , , „, , , ., j , X Eddie Kenkel was named Homecoming King at and is employed by Mark Shale. oShe attended the n ., T,, „ A . v i rr- ^ a i. i rr • T • Series. Goldatrom and his •+ *ri i J i. T> u Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln High School. He is Tr • University of Colorado a t Boulder. i j i i j - r , • i ±. J • • • J. • i_ i ±. Patriots finished 9th in , . • . . ••! student body President, and participates in basketTT Her cnance owns and operates an internet provider. a,, a n , , , r, ' ~ ^, ^ ., rr , , • t-u nun JI i i e t* " ^ track. Parents are Tom and Gail Kenkel. the week-long, 80-tcam national tournament held in company in the Chicago area. He graduated from,-, , , „ , ., j 1 , Tr , •K-, T-, , TT • -i. ^ • i i • H«-T-IA (j-randparents are Edythe and TLloyd Krasne and Hutchinson, KS. Northwestern University and received his MBA „ , -^ * T , , , „ -. -~, r, „, -, tr i. w , , a i. i IT-KT iu ' Kay and Evelyn Kenkel, all of Council Bluffs, A
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What HarskGreeoberg Means to Me by SCOTT B. LITTKY ———-—-—--—-—--—-Since I was six years old and attended my first Greenberg was a mensch." Born in 1911 to Romanian Detroit Tigers game, I have been hooked. I am, and immigrants, he was raised in a kosher home and always will be, a devoted fan of the Detroit Tigers. attended Hebrew school. When he was 19, the I do not care (and never have cared about) what Detroit Tigers signed him and he then spent the next place the Tigers have finished in. I just love to hear three years in the Tigers minor league system. Then about, talk about and see my Tigers. came seven years playing first base and the rest of When I was dating my wife, Felicia, I had her his tenure in Detroit in left field. For Jews, it was his refusal to play on Yom meet my childhood best friend at a Detroit Tiger game. I was fortunate to be able to take my two Kippur in 1934 for which he is best remembered. small children to Tiger Stadium twice before it At that time, Bud Shaver of the Detroit Times closed. The same stadium that my grandfather had wrote that "his fine intelligence, independence of taken my father to and the same stadium that my thought, courage and his driving ambition have won him the respect and admiration of his teamfather had taken me to ! mates, baseball I think my love writers and the of the Tigers came fans at large. He from my Father. feels and acknowlWhen my brothers edges his responsiand I were young, bility as a repreour dad would take sentative of the us to a baseball Jews in the field of game. We would n great national love to hear my sport, and the father tell us stoJewish people ries of when he was a child and R a o h e l Shkolnick, left, Scott Littky and Sara J u s t e r are cou ld have no finer came to see our organizing the "Hank Greenberg Comes to Omaha" event, representative," Hank Greenberg is also remembered for his serbeloved Tigers. My father loved to tell us about his vice to his country in the Army Air Corps during favorite player of all time, Hank Greenberg, When my father was a young man, "Hammerin' World War II; he returned from the China BurmaHank" was the hero of all Jewish children in • India theater as a war hero in September of 1945. Detroit, He was a symbol of what success in His success in baseball is well documented; after America could be for Jewish youth, he retired from playing baseball he became a baseHank Greenberg has been compared to mod- ball executive. When he died of cancer in 1986 at ern players like Mark McGwire. The comparison the ag@ of 76, the Detroit N&ws wrote, "He gave has not just been with his success to baseball. selflessly to any number of individuals and causes, Like McGwire, Hank Greenberg did wonderful without issuing self-aggrandizing press releases." things for people, Once in 1938, Hank paid for Finally, there is now a film that truly tells the the students of the United Hebrew Schools in story of Hank Greenberg, The Life and Times of Detroit to see a Tigers game. He even flipped Hank Qreenberg, Made by Aviva Kempner, it will for peanuts when a young boy yelled to him in be shown at the Jewish Community Center on Oct, Yiddish that he was hungry.29. For more information about tickets, please call As my grandfather Myer used to say, "Hank Rachel Shkolnick at 834-6403. if
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Beth Ssrael Sisterhood's Annual Donor is 'Brunches of Laughs' by JEWISH PRESS News Service
Comedienne and storyteller Rita Paskowitz will entertain members of Beth Israel Sisterhood, their families and guests at the first-ever Sunday brunch donor event Nov. 5, 11 a.m., in the Beth Israel Social Hall. Planners hope that having a Sunday function will attract those women who work or are otherwise unable to attend the Sisterhood's traditional Tuesday luncheons. Men are welcome; complimentary sitter service will be provided. The Donor event is Sisterhood's biggest fundraiser of the year, Proceeds from "Brunches of Laughs' will go toward Beth Israel's education and youth activities, maintenance of the synagogue's kosher kitchen and sponsorship of numerous Shabbat kiddushes and holiday meals such as the Simchat Torah ice cream social. 'Brunches of Laughs' is being planned by Maggie Gerber, Charlotte Kaplan, Georgia Ann Steinberg and Sheila Tomps. Beth Cohen designed the invitations and Bette Kozlen and Judy Feldman are handling decorations. Bernice Cohen is creating a tantalizing menu, which will be catered by Nancy Mattly of Culinary Services. Reservations are needed by Oct. 80; please call Charlotte Kaplan, 551-5658. The community is invited to attend.
Candidates Forum to be Held at Beth Ei NCJW and the Beth El Men's Club and Sisterhood will host a Candidates Forum with Shelley Kiel, candidate for Second District Congressional Seat on Sunday, Oct. 29, 10:1511:45 a.m., at Beth Ei, with a complimentary bagel breakfast, Lee Terry was invited and had tentatively accepted, but due to a family conflict, he had to cancel. Terry spoke to B'nai Brith Breadbreakers this woek; coverage will appear in tli« Nov. 3 issue of the Press.
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A professional lady I had never met came to my house to talk, and got me started on teaching beginning reading. She knew what I was talking about. She Is 52 and started school, she said, "the year the Omaha schools stopped teaching phonics." I disagreed with that, though. Phonics was not taught the year my son, now 53, started school.
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Her mother knew to take her to a Catholic school, which did teach phonics. I didn't. We parents were told then not to help our children learn to read because we would mess them up. I resisted my desire to help my little guy until the summer after he finished first grade.
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Then I did try and what I learned was that he had NO IDEA AT ALL about how to sound out words, I was messing him up so I stopped. And wondered for years what had gone wrong, wondered until October 20, 1979, when Oma Riggs came to Omaha and talked to a group about how to teach children to write, spell and read—in that order—in a few months.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 ! "Spirituality through Jewish Mysti- j cism," 9:45 a.m., at the Chabad Housi Scholar Rabbi Alan Lew, 10 a.m., ; at Temple Israel i Sisterhood Annual Donor Brunch, 11 at at Beth Israel ! Yachad to the SAC Museum, 1 p,m. j Basketball Parents Meeting, 1 p,m. Omaha Center for Torah Learning I "Learning Pair," 2 p.m. ! "Explaining G-d to Children," 7 p.m., at the Chabad House MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6 YES Program, 9:30 a.m. JCAC Meeting, Noon OCTL Lunch & Learn, Noon, tba JELS Lecture Series "Tha Ten Commandments," 7:80 p.m. Rabbi Kulncr "Positive Parenting," 7:30 p.m., at Both Israel TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Sisterhood Hoard Mooting, 10 a.m., a t Beth Israel BBYO Night, 6 p.m. Temple Israel "Ancient Isrnol; An Ifistot Perspective," 7 p.m., at Temple Israel JCC Board Mooting, 7:30 p.m. FJA Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., at the FJA Commons • ;' Rabbi Kutner's Talmud Class, 7:80 p.m; at Beth Israel i WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 I Flu Shots, 0 a.m . I Torah Tots, 9:30 a.m., at the Chabad Hch JYG Dinner, 6 p.m., at Temple Israel ! Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., at Beth Israel
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBEB16 Adult Education, 10 a.m., at Temple Israel Library Book Discussion Group, 1 p.m. RBJH Family Night, 5:45 p.m. "Centering the Body and Mind," 7 p.m., at Temple Israel FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Mitevah Munchkina, 9:16 a.m., at Chabad Temple Israel "Shabbat Conies to You," 2 p.m., at the RBJH Third Friday Night" Kickoff, 6 p.m., Kabbalat Services & Dinner, at Beth El SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Outreach IVopram, 1,0 a.m., at Temple larael Kripko Jewish Federation Library Grand Opening, I p.m. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Y10H ProRrmn, 9:110 a.m. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 BHYO Night, 6 p.m. "Soul Searching through Uw KabbuliaUc Ocean," 7 p.m., atTompln Israel Hoard Mooting, 7:30 p.m., al, Tompli! Israol WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER n Torali Totfl, 9:30 a,m ., at thfi Chabad IIouso Temple Jaraol Community ThankHgiving Service, a t Dundee ftrosbytarian Church FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Mitawah Munchkins, 9:lfi a.m., at Chabad MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27 YES Program, 9:30 a.m. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Kripko Jewish Federation Library Book Pair Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. BBYO Night, 6 p.m. "Soul Searching through tho Kabbalistic Ocnnu," 7 p.m., aLTomplo Israel B'nai U'rith Board Mooting, 7:1K) p.m. Federation Board Moeting, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Torah Tota, 9:30 a.m., at the Chabad House THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 80 Adult Education, 10:30 a.m., at Temple Israel Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class, 7 p.m., at Temple Israel "Centering the Body and Mind," 7 p.m., at Temple Israel
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ROCKVILLE, MD--In the fall of 1963, a Yale 100 percent to date in the 106th Congress University student heads south to Mississippi. The senator slid to a low of 60 percent itx the Along with a score of other vol- [« 105th, with votes against two unteers, he joins a dangerous I education and two health care campaign to raise the issue of i measures on NAACP's agenblack voting rights. It's a cruda. cial step in the struggle to over- . "If we watch Lieberman's come "Jim Grow" laws that?overall performance since he's have disenfranchised southern; been a member of the Senate}, blacks since the end of-1 he's done relatively well, and Reconstruction. [•_ we've seen in the 106th <,„.•:;*••:• Flash forward to August 2000. l'\ Congress, his performance has That young man, now a two- „, j ^ -~ improved," said Hilary Shelterm senator from Con-necticut i •'" ton, NAACP's Washington with a receding hairline, Bureau Director. becomes the Democratic Party's In contrast, Republican vice vice presidential pick. presidential candidate Dick Sen. Joseph Lieberman makes Cheney won an average rating history by becoming the first of 23.5 percent from the Jew on the presidential ticket , NAACP over his five terms in of a major U.S. political party. / the House of Representatives. And '60s-era civil rights actiHis peak rating was 41.9 pervists remember his early role. .- v cent, his trough, 10 percent. One is John Lewis, then a jgL Some black leaders have leader of the Student Non- W faulted Lioberman for strayViolent Coordinating Commit§ , ing from support for affirmatee. Now a member of Congress I tive action, as when ho spoke from Georgia, he recalled Liebenuan as one of a out for California's Proposition 209. number of students recruited by liberal activist "Affirmative action is still critically important to Allard Lowenstein. Drawn from Yale, Stanford and African-Americans, when it comes to income generother campuses, they came South in '63 to address ation and education ... particularly when job flight a glaring injustice: Out of 450,000 blacks in and advancing technology are displacing people Mississippi, only 16,000 were registered to vote. from gainful employment," said Fauntroy. To dramafee the situation, the students helped He applauded Lieberman's recent comments in conduct a mock gubernatorial election among black favor of affirmative action, since hia emergence as voters. running-mate for Vice President Al Gore. In beauty shops, barber shops and other relativeLieberman had also favored a pilot school vouchly safe meeting places across the state, blacks cast er program for the District, but has since underballots for their own candidates for governor and scored his support for public education, tx traditionlieutenant governor. al Democratic concern. "Sen. Lieberman and the young people they laid Just as in the Jewish community, where there the groundwork for the Mississippi Freedom are some who preferred Luiberman's more conservSummer" voter registration drive, said Lewis. ative stances, not all blacks hail these backtracking "They wore? the first cadre. They were thefirstnonxnovea. At the iconoclastic Congress for Racial violent soldiers to com© to Mississippi, and they Equality (CORE), national spokesperson Niger worked in a very efficient and very effective way." Innia takes a pro-voucher, anti-affirmalive action Even this modest campaign put all involved at stance. risk. The state was a bastion of segregation "If Gore should win, Gore and Lieberman need to "unique in American history," said Martin Luther do what Clinton failed to do: have a national diaKing Jr. biographer Taylor Branch, author of the logue on quotas, vouchers and family values,*1 said award-winning Parting the Waters. If you were black in Mississippi, he explained, "You couldn't Innis. vote, protest, or anything." In the Latino community, affirmative action has Veteran civil rights leader Rev. Walter Pauntroy, less "resonance,** says the National Council of La pastor of the District's New Bethel Baptist Church, Raza's senior vice president Charlos Kamaaaki. He draws a line of causation from these early efforts, calls Lieberman's forays outside the traditional through the famous March 1965 Selma-to- civil rights agenda more a matter of "thinking Montgomery March, to the voting rights bill passed aloud" than legislative activism. later that year. "Any Democratic senator had many opportunities "Thanks, quite frankly, to the Joe Liebermans of to vote and to frame proposals, [but] he didn't vote this country, who came by car, bus and plane ... to eliminate affirmative action proposals," observed that inarch pricked the conscience of enough people Kamas aki. around the country that by Aug. 6, we were in the Lieberman, he said, has pleased Latino leaders East Room of the White Hou%e for the signing of with "strong support" on such issues of vigorous the Voting Rights Act," says Pauntroy, a founding civil rights enforcement, hate crimes, racial profilmember of the Congressional Black Caucus as well ing and public education. as founder and president of the National Black On the other hand, he has been more of u centrist Leadership Roundtable. on immigration than some Hispanic advocates On the Yale campus, Lieberman remained would like and sponsored reform bill seen involved in civil rights, said national spokesperson by bilingual educators as aanschool attack on their proDan Gerstein. He took part in the 1963 March on grams. The bill provoked a five-page letter of conWashington and served as "warm-up act" for a cern from the Hispanic Education Coalition in 1963 speech in Bridgeport, CT, by King. The civil January of this year. rights leader shook the young man's hand as h© Despite these occasional differences, Lieberman stepped to the podium. Later in the '60s, the two won an 82 percent rating from the National would meet again twice at fundraisers for King's Hispanic Leadership Agenda for the 105th cause at the Stamford, Conn., home of Jackie Congress. Robinson, major league baseball's own trailblazer. On his first solo campaign swing, the vice presiIn the intervening decades, the civil rights arena dential nominee met with a constituency somehas expanded, embracing such groups as women, times at odds with the Jewish community: Arab the disabled, and gays and lesbians. Where does Americans. Lieberman stand on civil rights today? And do Ms Along with Mideast peace, civil rights issues surrecent positions represent a continuing thread from faced at the Aug. 27 meeting in Detroit with Arab Ms early involvement or a break from the past? American Institute president James Zogby, UAW The veteran civil rights group, the NAACP, gives President Steve Yokich, Michigan Democratic Lieberman generally high marks. Since entering leader Michael Berry and local community loader the Senate in 1989, he has received an average rating of 76.7 percent from the NAACP, cresting at Israael Ahmed. . (Continued on page 13)
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WASHINGTON (JTA)--Now that summer is over, let the positioning and politicking begin. As members of Congress set out to complete its work for the year in a tight schedule of several weeks before they go out on the campaign trail, Jewish groups will try to keep their issues at the center of the agenda. While some issues have been mostly settled for the moment, such as foreign aid to Israel, other issues, such as hate crimes and social service funding, are still waiting to be resolved. The anticipated intense period, might not materialize since the priority will be on spending bills and not on particular pieces of legislation. That spells out something along the lines of "wait until next year" for issues like gun control. But the call for a national hate crimes law, which has become an issue in the presidential campaign, probably has its best chance right now. The proposed law has the support of the administration and this year being an election year could work out well for supporters of the bill. Lawmakers want to have something to show the voters, said Mark Pelavin, associate director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism. "Tins'is the kind of issue that could break through," Pelavin said. The Hate Crimes Prevention Act would expand the federal hate crimes statute to protect anyone who is the victim of serious violent crimes based on gender, disability or sexual orientation. The current law protects victims of crimes based on race, color, religion and ethnicity. The Senate already passed a version of the bill June 20, but it must now pass the House of Representatives, where support is not as strong. It is possible that the current Senate hate crimes amendment to the defense authorization bill, which
is now being worked on by the House and Senate, could become law if the whole bill is passed. But that scenario is unlikely~and the challenge for Jewish groups will be to get the support of the House leadership and pass the legislation as a freestanding bill or as part of an omnibus spending bill. "We have to show that this is amust-pass piece of legislation," said Michael Lieberman, counsel for the Anti-Defamation League. Some Jewish groups have been working over the recess with the grass- roots movement that sponsored the Web site unitedagainsthate.org, as well as lobbying members on Capitol Hill. Many organizations signed a letter to lawmakers who have not yet supported the bill. Still, most of the legislative schedule will be taken up with spending bills. The Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill is of concern to some Jewish organizations. The United Jewish Communities is watching the bill, where millions have been cut in negotiations, to see if funding levels for senior housing, nursing homes and other social services are adequate. "We want to make sure promises are kept," said Diana Aviv, the group's vice president for public policy. Aviv also hopes $128 million in additional funding will be granted to the Immigration and Naturalization Service for improved processing of immigrants and refugees. Another issue for Jewish organizations was the Violence Against Women Act, reauthorized last month. There is enough support for continuing funding for those organizations that provide victims' services, said Sammie Moshenberg, National Council of Jewish Women Director of Washington operations, such programs will continue to function.
One issue that doesn't need to be fought over any more is the annual foreign aid package to Israel, which is part of a bill that is being worked out by both legislative houses. The bill includes the full Israel aid package— $1.98 billion in military and $840 million in economic funds—with the aid to be distributed as a lump sum when the U.S. fiscal year starts. Earlier in the year there had been threats in Congress about placing some restrictions on the aid and pending a message to Israel because of a planned Israeli sale of an airborne early warning system to China, but the sale was eventually canceled. While there may not be a major issue to fight against this session, there are a number of bills that include language on charitable choice, which concerns some Jewish groups. Charitable choice, passed in 1996 as part of welfare reform, allows religious institutions to bid for government social service contracts. One such bill is the Community Renewal and New Markets Act, which provides funding to lowincome communities and money for substance abuse prevention and counseling programs. The bill, which passed the House easily, allows for religious organizations to participate in such programs without "impairing the religious character of such organizations and without diminishing the religious freedom of program beneficiaries." It also makes a point of saying funding cannot be used for sectarian worship, instruction or proselytization. Nevertheless, the ADL's lieberman is concerned about potential religious discrimination. He says the bill does not have constitutional safeguards or civil rights protections.
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(Continued from page 11) Lieberman expressed sympathy for Arab-American rights tent is that of gays and lesbians. Yet concerns about use of secret evidence, Zogby called Lieberman has not shrunk from leadership on their the meeting "frank and thoughtful," adding that it issues. He came forward in 1999 as one of five cowas "a clear indication of the senator's openness." sponsors to reintroduce the Employment NonAn AAI congressional scorecard for the 106th Discrimination Act (ENDA), a bill that would proCongress showed Lieberman in accord with Arab- hibit discrimination in employment based on sexuAmerican concerns only about 50 percent of the al orientation. A statement issued by the senator in time. June of that year alluded to the recent killing of As for those focused on women's rights, sexual Matthew Shepard in Wyoming and a similar murharassment in particular, the 1991 confirmation der in Alabama. hearing of Supreme Court Justice Clarence "These violent acts have dramatized the extreme Thomas marked a watershed period. All eyes were consequences of the prejudice that motivates dison the swing votes. crimination, and remind us of the price we all pay "Sen. Lieberman was, for a long time, one of the for intolerance, namely the cheapening of our comundecided," said one Jewish feminist activist. "He mon values," read Lieberman's statement, which did oppose Thomas in the end." also took inspiration for his stand from the Lieberman is seen as friendly to feminist issues, Declaration of Independence. although not a trailblazer. "I'd give him an A minus," said one Washington"I would not describe him as a leader on women's based gay activist, noting Lieberman's support for issues, but I would say he has a very good voting the Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which extends the record," said the activist. original law covering race, ethnicity, religion to The National Organization for Women gives include sexual orientation as well as gender and Lieberman a 60 percent score in the 105th disability; the Ryan White Care Act, providing for Congress. His views squared with those of NOW on AIDS/HIV care funding; and ending the ban on such issues as support for the Equal Rights gays in the military. The senator's own employAmendment, child care funding and affirmative ment policies bar discrimination in hiring on the basis of sexual orientation. action in the transportation industry. He parted ways with the feminist group on pay As for the minus, the activist cited Lioberman's equity, employer flexibility on overtime pay (he vote for the Defense of Marriage Act, barring federfavored it) and cape on lawsuit damages for prod- al recognition of same-sex marriage and conferring uct liability and exemptions for certain indus- on states the right not to recognize, sanio-nox martries (he supported this) reflecting his pro-busi- riages from other states. The senator, ho said, also ness views. backed a measure to keep people with AIDS from Despite his traditional religious views, Lieberman entering the United States. has a strong track record in support of reproductive •"The nutshell is: He has generally a good record rights. on issues important to our community, but like "Lieberman has proven to b© a compassionate and Clinton and Gore, he sometimes hears watching," thoughtful senator, and one who stands firmly for a said the gay activist, "Having said that, compare woman's right to choice," said Alice Germond, exec- Joe Lieberman's record with Dick Cheney's record utive director of the National Abortion and and it's not a very close call," Calling Cheney "antigay," he pointed to the former House member's Reproductive Rights Action League. She cites his legislative record during 12 years In support of the ban on gays and lesbians in the the Senate, Out of 74 votes monitored by NARAL, armed forces. So, his Lieberman remained true to his youthful he cast a ballot for abortion rights in 72. This included his vote against a fall 1999 bill that would ideaUito about civil rights? If politics k the art of have banned a controversial late-term abortion the possible not the perfect the first Jewish candi* date for vice president is still largely in sync with procedure. "I think Sen, Lieberman understood the complex* his earlier viewB. Putting aside the religious or partisan labels, ity of this issue and realized this was a decision that ought to be left to a woman and her doctor, Fauntroy calls for judging a public servant "not who must make complicated decisions under diffi- on the basis of what he says he believes, but what he does. cult circumstances," said Germond, He and, indeed, the nation are watching. Perhaps the most contentious corner of the civil
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cines and viral tests if we During his introduction of hadn't had research. We've Dr. Drew Miller at the B'nai all benefited from some kind B'rith Breadbreakers meet\ of medical research that ing last week, Steve Riekes doesn't in any way condone said, "Dr. Miller is an incumabortion. bent Kegent running for reelection to the District 4 seat "Nevertheless, within two on the NU Board of Regents. days after the NU regents He is running against voted to support the reOmahan John Breslow, who search, two 'Right to Life' was also invited and declined groups held a press conferto address our group." ence and announced they would knock every one of the Riekes, also Chairman of the regents out of office. We kind College of Jewish Learning, went on to say he has been "so Jer?y GS?aiS5ir^uestioned Dr. Drew o f expected this, but I didn't impressed" with Dr. Miller's Miller about fetal-tissue research. expect the groups to .protest efforts and his record as a outside my home with abortregent, adding, "In a political world, this office is criti- ed baby photos and call me a Nazi!" cal to our future because of education." He challenged the group to a debate and won Miller, 42, has served as an adjunct professor and because he pointed out UNMC was trying to develwas formerly a county commissioner from Sarpy op an alternative supply of tissue. "There's no way County. He prides himself on his ability to save a rational person can be against this research," he money for the system and he believes administra- stated. tive tasks can be streamlined. "Some 'Right to Life' groups compare the use of He holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy from the the tissue as being morally the same as what hapKennedy School of Government at Harvard and pened with the Nazis in the concentration camps," received a scholarship because of his work at the said Miller. He went on to say that the group is United States Force Academy. He is currently a using the dirtiest form of political attacks. management consultant. Most state senators are frightened of the 'pro-life' During his talk to the group, Miller said his cam- groups because of their Voter Guide. This race is paign really isn't about "Drew Miller for Regent," it about the power of 'Right to Life' political action is focused more around, fetal-tissue research. He committees. "They pass out over 100,000 Voter noted this issue didn't even exist a year ago and Guides and some people do take them to the polls' that there hasn't been a day he hasn't worked on and follow them," said Miller. the issue since, Dr. Miller fears that word gets around, and it will "I knew from the first day the Omaha World- become increasingly difficult to recruit good Herald broke the story that it was going to be research doctors, "No self-respecting accomplished hugely controversial," Milled explained. "Sup- researcher is going to come here and deal with a porters on both sides of the issue would be out in legislature passing laws (outlawing) research force. Fetal tissue research is really very important because they think it's immoral!" to the University and it was approved unanimously "To take someone with my record and label me by the Board of Regents." 'pro-abortion' because I support fetal tissue Dr. Miller added that this isn't a "Pro-life-Pro- research is nonsense! My whole election has really Choice" issue. He believes the University should turned out to be about the power of the Right to work hard to develop an alternative supply of tis- Life groups! How this race comes out is going to be sue. However, until that happens, it would be irre- how the vote goes on fetal tissue research. If Hose, sponsible and immoral to discard the tissue when it I can guarantee there will be a bill passed in the could save lives with no effect on the number of legislature banning this research; then, we'll lose abortions that occur. valuable researchers to other states, and I can't During his talk, Miller said he does not believe in blame them! abortion. "But," says Miller, "If a drunk driver kills In September, a "Community Forum" was held at someone, i t would be a tragedy not to use the the Jewish Community Center. All of the Omaha organs of the victim to save another life. This isn't area rabbis attended and were in agreement that a tough choice. Many people are alive today according to Jewish law, fetal tissue research is because of research on Alzheimer's, Parkinson's permitted. and other terrible diseases." According to Steve Riekes, "Our moral view is He added that there has been much medical that even though abortion isn't ordinarily permitresearch done here in Omaha with cells from fetal ted except to save the life of the mother, instead of tissue obtained from elective abortions. "We would throwing the fetal tissue away, you should make not have things such as the polio and hepatitis vac- good out of it."
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As I write this, we're still a few weeks from election day. Personally, in addition to knowing the important facts regarding the identity of the person in the oval office, I'll be thrilled to be done with all the commercials. Of course, I realize the value of TV ads and I also know that many folks make a living doing such p.r,, but lord it's getting to be too-o-o-o-o much! I find I can nearly quote some of them, chapter and verse, they've been shown so often. And it amazes me when I realize how many areas are used to spread the word about this candidate or that one. Or this or that issue. For example, have you noticed that one of the comics (in the "funny papers") is involved in a little propaganda about health care costs brought before the powers-that-be in Washington? Personally, I don't find that offensive, since I believe lots of attention should be called to the problem, and what better way? Of course, there's always the satirical strip (found on the editorial page, where it belongs), which does a great job of poking fun at various government figures. My recent favorite is the cartoonist's rendition of one of the presidential candidates depicted as an empty cowboy hat. I won't name names, but you know who I mean. Everywhere you turn, somebody is asking you to vote for this person or that, whether it's in the newspaper or on the tube. Then, of course, we have the stuff that cornea in the mail-lots of that, in case wo miss any other ads. And there are always calls on the. phono, usually when we're the busiest, or at dinner. Those really bug me, particularly the kind that were recorded and automatically play when the phone is answered. I hang up that phone faster than Wyatt Earp could draw his gun! If the subject is presidential candidates, and annoying repetition, how can we forget the famous debates? Besides drawing tremendous audiences, I don't know what real good they do. 1 believe moat of us have known for whom we wore going to vote soon after the candidates were known, I have a Uuxd time believing that listening to the same things we've already heard, countless times, will change many minds, I don't see myself hearing one of them say something so offensive or so opposed to my philosophy I will suddenly think "ohmygod I can't vote for him!" I mean, really, what do they say they haven't already said a jillion times? Does that make me sound as though I don't think the debates are very important? Well, just remember, it's a free country, and I am a citizen, entitled to my opinions. So, having said all this, what's left? Not much, except the actual election. I hope everybody will vote, no matter what personal convictions are held, because I think it's the right thing to do. My immigrant grandparents didn't ahlep over here on those rocky, pitching boats just to have me take the right to vote lightly. Just to make sure things come out the way I hope, I'll always keep a prayer in my heart for the good health and long life of moat of our Supreme Court Justices. And that's as close as I plan to come to talking about my choice. Anyway, what's that old expression? Expect the worst and hope for the best!
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Learning, enrichment to abound in Jewish Omaha by DIANE AXLER BAUM
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A cornucopia of courses and programs is overflowing in Omaha this fall, and the month of November, in particular, will abound with opportunities for Jewish learning and enrichment. A number of examples follow: Nov. 1: "Growing Up in a Violent World: The Effects of Popular Culture on Our Youth," for parents of children in grades 5-12, at Temple Israel, 6:30 p.m. Presenter: Dr. Mark Singer, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Eeserve University. Nov. 3-4: Adult Shabbaton at Arbor Day Farmlied Conference Center in Nebraska City, sponsored by Temple Israel; to register, 556-6536. Nov. 2: Derekh Torah course begins~20-week "Introduction to Judaism," at the Blumkin Home, sponsored by JELS; Cost: $350 per couple, $225 individual. (Scholarships and subsidies available); to register, 334-6445. Nov. 2, 9,16,30: "Centering the Body and Mind" class, 7-8:30 p.m., at Temple Israel. For information, 556-6536. Nov. 3: Shabbat Dinner, at Nebraska Religious Center, 101 N. Happy Hollow Blvd., sponsored by Omaha Center for Torah Learning. For information, 551-1564. Nov. 5: Family Values Learning Fair, 2-5 p.m., at the JCC, featuring Rabbi Asher Lopatin of Chicago, who is completing a doctoral thesis from Oxford University on Islamic fundamentalist attitudes toward Jews; sponsored by Omaha Center for Torah Learning. For information, 551-1564. Nov. 5 & 12: Family Series discussions; "Explaining G-d to Children" and "Discipline the
Jewish Way," sponsored by Sinai Institute for Jewish Studies; at Chabad House; 7:30-8:30 p.m.; for information, 330-1800. Nov. 6: Not Only For Lawyers Lunch fn Learn, sponsored by Omaha Center for Torah Learning, hosted this month by Richard Felhnan. To register, 551-1564. Nov. 6 and 13: Final sessions in "Ten Commandments Series," 7:30 p.m_, at the JCC, sponsored by JELS. For information, 334-6445 Nov. 7 & 14: Discussion & study on "Ancient Israel: A Historical Perspective," 78:30 p.m.. at Temple Israel. Nov. 11: "Saturday Night Spirit" Havdalah service and gathering, sponsored by Omaha Center for Torah Learning. For information, 551rl564. Nov. 12J Men's Forum, 9:30 a.m.-2;30 p.m., at the Marriott Hotel, Regency Parkway, featuring Dr. Michael Diamond, expert on Jewish male relationships. Sponsored by Jewish Family Service; fee: $18. To register, 330-2024. Nov. 12: T h e Five Greatest (and least understood) Women of Jewish History, 10 a.m_, Proffesor Richard Freund returns to Omaha from Hartford, CT, for this special lecture; at Temple Israel. Nov. 15: "Business Ethics," by Rabbi Howard Kutner over lunch, Noon; Noddle Development, 13710 First National Bank Parkway, To register, 556-6288. Nov. 20: Course on "Beginning Hebrew Reading & Conversational Hebrew,"Monday evenings through Dec. 18, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the JCC; sponsored by Jewish Educational and Library Services; To register, 334-6445.
Rabbi Alan Lew Presents Jewish Meditation Workshop by JEWISH PRESS New Services — — — — — — The spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Shalom in San Francisco, Rabbi Alan Lew, will lead a workshop on Jewish meditation on Sunday, Nov. 5,10 a-nu, at Temple Israel. The workshop will feature meditation, prayer and Torah study. According to Rabbi Lew, it's designed so participants can experience "the impact of mindful meditation on normative Jewish spiritual activities.1* Prior to his ordaination at t h e Jewish Theological Seminary in New York, Rabbi Lew pursued a career as a writer and poet and was a student of Zen Buddhism. He has a strong interest in exploring the use of Zen meditation to enhance Jewish spirituality. The community is invited to join Rabbi Lew for this workshop. For more information, call the Temple office at 556-6536.
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