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FEATURING OUR ANNUAL HANUKKAH GIFT GUIDE
JCC'Presents A Festival of Lights
Heading for Elections, iarak Myst Steer Between Diplomacy and War
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by DAVID LANDAU ' JERUSALEM (JTA) -- Prime Minister Ehud Barak has launched an election campaign amid violent conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. He hopes to conclude the campaign some time in the spring with renewed peace hopes, or, better yet, with a draft peace agreement that he can submit to the public as his election platform. If Barak achieves a deal with Palestinian Authority President Yasser Arafat, he may yet puJl back from the brink of political defeat and win the election. If he fails — and the odds at this time have to be on his failure, given l i e Palestinians' present and recent intransigence — it is hard to see Barak defeating the presumptive likud candidate, former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who currently leads Barak by 20 percentage points in public opinion polls. After acceding last week to the Knesset majority's obvious desire for early elections, Barak made it clear that vigorous diplomatic efforts would continue during the coming months of "lame-duck" government. In a television interview, Barak bemoaned the Palestinian rejection of ideas put forward by Israel and the Americans at July's Camp David summit and in subsequent diplomatic contacts. But, he added, *Tfc may not be over." Barak insisted .that his diplomatic efforts would continue alongside the Israel Defense Force's efforts to contain and reduce Palestinian violence. Israeli military sources reported « sharp decline in the number and intensity of violent incidents in
If you know the story of Hanukkah, then you know that it Is sometimes referred to as "The Festival of lights." For each of the eight nights of the holiday, a new candle is lit. Although the date of Hanukkah s varies from year to year on the sec' ular calendar, it always falls on ' the 25th of the Hebrew month of KMev. This year, the first candle will be lit on j Tuesday night, Dec. 21. - -. But Hanukkah will begin a little earlier at the Jewish Community Center when the departments of Dance, Youth Activities and Informal Jewish Educational combine to present "A Festival of lights" on Sunday, Dec 17, at 2 pan. The event opens with dance and storytelling in the JGC Theater, followed by a magic show by Peter the Near (Great), European-style music by Inspirations, dreidel games, arts and crafts, balloon-making with one of the JCCs own clowns, and latke-maMng in the JCC Auditorium. All events will end at approximately 3:30 p.m. Cost for the program is just $3 per person or $10 for the entire family. For more information, call Rachel Shkolniek, 334-6403.
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, right, met with Chaim Avraham, representing the families of the IDF soliders kidnapped by Hezbollah. Photo by ISRANET. the West Bank and Gaza Strip. If this reduction was orchestrated by Arafat and was intended to help Barak out of his parliamentary predicament, it plainly came too late. But there is no doubt that the Palestinians are closely following Israel's intricate political drama. And they will have to recognize the fact that their behavior — on the "war" front and in the peace talks — could directly and critically influence the outcome of Israel's domestic contest. Tbis confluence of domestic and diplomatic circumstances eould therefore become a catalyst, dri(Contmsied on page 17) ~
Jewish Family Service's Project Dreidel Takes on New Importance by PAM MONSKY, Federation Communications Director (*Editor's note: The story you are about to read is true, and used with permission. The names of the family have been changed to respect their privacy.) Welcome to the first installment of The Project Dreidel Chronieles. Over the next several weeks, you will get to know some of the Omaha area Jews who have been helped by Jewish Family Service. Each person depicted in these stories has graciously agreed to share their story with the community to increase public awareness of Jewish Family Service* programs and services that have made such a tremendous difference in their lives. Project Dreidel is a tzedakah program, sponsored by Jewish Family Service, which has been providing Hanukkah gifts and Jewish holiday meals to families in our area who cannot afford them. But sometimes families and individuals have unexpected emergencies that require immediate intervention. Jewish Family Service is there to provide the financial and emotional support they need to get back to normal, and that support costs money year'round. Your gift to the Jewish Federation of Omaha's 2001 Annual Campaign is what allows us to take care of each other. Despite our best efforts, our community needs to continue to outpace the increase in gifts to the Annual Campaign. Your increased Campaign gift ensures that every Omaha Jewish community member will have access to professional and compassionate help in a Jewish environment Had it not been for Jewish Family Service, a very different ending would have been written for the family in our first story. The Monday before Thanksgiving, Jewish Family Service Director Steve Stiel was preparing to leave
photo by Jen Gates his office for the day when he got a phone call. The
woman on the phone sounded distressed, so. Stiel asked her to meet him at the Family Service office. He listened intently as she poured out her story. Rebekkah Kline, her husband, David, and their two children, Josh, 6, and Carly, 3, have lived in Omaha for several years. Their family life is happy and busy, filled with the children's activities, Rebekkah and David's work and their synagogue involvement. Although they don't have much money for a lot of extras, Rebekkah's and David's combined income is able to provide a comfortable home and enough food and clothing for themselves and their kids. Rebekkah told Steve they were living the good life. Suddenly, though, all that was hi jeopardy when David lost bis job three months ago and sank into a debilitating depression. Living on. only Rebekkah's income was almost impossible for the Klines, especially with two young children to care for. To make matters worse, several major household repairs had to be made right away—the furnace had
to be replaced, a plumbing problem required immediate action and,, worst of all, the last heavy rain flooded their newly-finished basement. Even though they have homeowners insurance, their claim was denied and the damage declared "anactofG-d." Although Rebekkah had taken t i e initiative and explained their situation to their creditors, they were still behind on their bills. By the time she called JFS, the Kline's car payments were two months late and their mortgage payment was due. Their credit cards were all maxed out and there was nothing left in the bank. She felt like she was drowning and there was no lifeline in signt. After Rebekkah finished her story, Stiel asked how much food they had in the house. She told him they had saltines, a jar of peanut butter, two cans of corn and a stick of butter. Last night, she said, she fixed the kids peanut butter crackers for dinner and ate them on a blanket on the floor so the children would think it was fun, like a picnic. She told him that her family
would survive on the food they had until she was (Continued on page 17)
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CALENDAR ::OF .EVENTS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 Temple Israel Scholar Weekend, Rabbi Eugene Borowitz Mitzvah Mutichkins, 9:15 a,m., at Chabad House OCTL Dinner, 6:30 p,m., at UNO ; SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 Temple Israel Scholar Weekend, 1 Rabbi Eugene Borowitz Temple Israel Junior Youth Group SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 i Cradle Roll Event, 10:30 a.m., Temple Israel J Hazak Luncheon, noon, at Beth El MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 ' YES Program, 9:30 a.m. Beginning Hebrew Class, 7 p.m. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 BBYO Night, 6 p.m. Talmud Class with Rabbi Kutner, 7:30 p.m., at Beth Israel WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13 Board of Rabbi's Meeting, 10 a.m., at the Chabad House Torah Tots, 9:30 a.m., at Chabad House B'nai B'rith Bible Quiz Dinner, 5:45 p.m. B'nai B'rith Bible Quiz, 7 p.m. Temple Israel Grade 7-12 Religious School, at the JCC for the Bible Quiz Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., at Beth Israel THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 Adult Education, 10 a.m., at Temple Israel Follow up to Ken Stein, 7 p.m. Adult B'nai Mitzvah class, 7 p.m., at Temple Sidney H. Brooks Lecture, 7 p.m., at UNO All events held at the JCC unless otherwise indicated. The Jewish Press is not responsible for the accuracy of the events. To keep calendar accurate or for questions, call Marlene Hert at 334-6437.
Who Ss t h e Son of God?
RUTH UEBENSTEIN Services for Ruth liebenstein of Skokie, IL, were by RABBI MYER S. KRIPKE — held Dec. 1 in Skokie. She died at the age of 83. Survivors include her husband, Otmar; daughter P a r a s h a t VaYetze and son-in-law, Iris and Marty Ricks of Omaha; It depends on who is talking and when. and grandchildren, Paul Waitz of Chicago, Andrea There is an Aramaic fragment from Qumran (the Waitz of Thousand Oaks, CA, Marc Ricks of New Dead Sea Scrolls) in which an evil king of an evil York City, and Jennifer Ricks of Portland, OR. nation proclaims himself to be the son of god. At Memorials to the American Diabetes Association, his demand, all nations subject to him call him by American Heart Association or Temple Israel. that name. He is king of all evil powers, and he demands to be known as son of god. He is Belial, the "anti Christ." (see Flusser, Judaism and the Origins of Christianity) It is only when t h e Messiah comes, the Redeemer, t h a t Belial is defeated. Who is the Messiah, the Redeemer, the Christ? The Dead Sea Fragment makes it clear: The destroyer of evil is by JEWISH PRESS News Service — - — ' "• Israel! St. John's Church on the campus of Creighton Note that this is Jewish material and it dates University will be the site of a Prayer Vigil for from well before the beginning of Christianity. peace in the Middle East this Tuesday, Dec, 12 at Jews developed, the idea of the Anti-Christ and pic- 5 p.m. tured themselves as his destroyer. Hosted by t h e Center for the Study of This differs, obviously, from the medieval concep- Catholicism, the Creighton University Middle tion of Jews in the savage Christian anti-Semitism Eastern Students and CU Jewish Students, along of the Middle Ages. with the Jewish-Catholic Dialog (of Temple Israel), It is, indeed, precisely opposite. the service will feature Temple's Cantor Jennifer As Christianity developed from Judaism (or along- Blum, Dr. Wendy Wright of Creighton, and Musa side Judaism as both Judaism and Christianity Al-Hindi. developed from ancient Judaism), it had need to According to Dr. Wright, this is not a political defend itself from the charge of unnecessary differ- rally and no speeches a r e planned. Instead entiation from Judaism, From this necessity came prayers, songs and hymns will be offered in hopes the shocking slanders of Jews and Judaism so char- of a speedy return to peaceful negotiation and aa acteristic of medieval Christianity. Contemporary end to the conflict. ' anti-Semites still use these slanders, while contem"Members' of the Jewish community are urged to porary Christians are embarrassed that they origi- attend," said Rabbi Aryeh Azriel of Temple Israel. For more information, call Creighton University, nated in Christian circles. Jews and Christians should remind themselves ( Bil9 and W a r r e n ' Visit t h e JCC r e g u l a r l y t h a t J e s u s w a s a Jew (and not a <"",'" 7 " • Christian). Indeed a simple, but accurate, criterion for identifying the genuine words of Jesus in the New Testament js tp .-test whether the statements conform to" the beliefs and tone of early rabbinic Judaism. If they differ to any real extent, the hand of a pious but over-zealous Christian editor of later times is revealed. Jews should not hesitate to make this point to Christian friends (and to Jewish friends) if the subject comes up in normal friendly discussion. And Christians would do well to make this clear to their children in religious schools. In this way, they would protect their children, at least in part, from the dimimition of character that is anti-Semitism. Jesus was a talented and honest popularizer of Jewish ethics. Had he allied himself with any of the rabbinic groups of his time, we would probably Bridge-playing friends Bill Gates and Warren have known him from authentic Jewish sources. Buffet share a laugh together before the opening of tournament play at the JCC on Sunday. The event was organized by Cookie Hoberman. Photo by Jen Gates,
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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, 4:40 p.m., the West Minyan will be at the home of David and Janet Kohll, 107 S. 128 Plaza, 4:40 p.m. SATURDAY: Shabbos services, 8:45 a.m., Kiddush sponsored by Sisterhood, tnsitfhts into tho .Parsha, 4 p.m.; Mincha, 4:30 p.m.; IJavdnlali, 5:41 p.m. SUNDAY: Services, 9 a.m. and 4:40 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Services, 7 a.m. and 4:40 p.m. TUESDAY: Sisterhood Monthly Luncheon, 12:30 p.m. Talmud class with Rabbi Kutner, 7:30 p.m. SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDKNCE FRIDAY-SATURDAY, Dec. 16-16: Following Friday night dinner, Rabbi Yissocher Frund will apeak on "The Scariest Word in tho English Language." He will give the sermon at morning services, and will speak after lunch onThe Tip of tho Iceberg How we judge others." Cost for dinner is $](Vadults, $6,5(Vcliil~ dren; Shabbat lunch is $7.50/aduIts; $4.5Q/childron. Call the office for reservations, TIFEBETH ISRAEL lK'i'
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Sarah Lynn tthermatt, daughter of Ruth and Marc Sherman, will bnconui a Bat Mlfasvah, / Saturday, Dec, 16, at i Temple Israel. A seventh grade honor student at Kiewit Micldlo School, Sarah enjoys music, swimming, using the internet, and [volunteers teaching OFFUTTAIR FORGE BASE : Adaptive swimming. •..2£itii and'Capol'iat't,'Omaha, RE 68113-5000 I She wati chosen to par•••/•I:.' •. ' ' " 2 0 4 - . ( j 0 5 l ' . . . . . •• : ••' ••'•.•:•>•:•:•• ticipate in the Duke University Talent FRIDAY; Services, 7sS0 p.m. Identification Program. For her mitzvah project she is helping in the Temple office. ,>•:•'..'• .'•'.•'Ail AITilLilr «rilio ^i>i:lii'\vu|». <!;liiil»i'wi-l,.u)ni'viU.;l»' Sarah has a brother, Stephen, 18. Grandparents are the late Stanley and Elaine : :• !«<»(» S(». 120th St.,-"Oiimha,NE O8144.-l(>4<» '•'"'' Sherman and tho. late Thomas and Ruth Morehead. FJvom;: 330-1800 E-iVIAIl.--t:liaba<l@a«>|.€Om :
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Not All of Us Are Fine
EDITORIAL Last week, we boasted (a little) that Thank G-d, we're just fine here in Omaha. Without diminishing the spectacular achievements of the last few years-including this gorgeous campus —not all members of the Jewish communityin Nebraska are fine. There is such a strain on the budgeted allocation for Jews in need that Jewish Family Service, under the direction of Steve Stiel, has applied for and been granted funds from several local foundations; however, it is still not enough to serve all those who need additional help, Stiel gave an impassioned plea at last week's Federation Board of Directors meeting. Without revealing the identities, he described the situation of several families where a spouse is unemployed or a divorce is pending or illness has incapacitated a family's main bread winner. While the economy has been booming, not everyone has benefitted. In fact, we feel these stories are so important, we'll be devoting the front page this week and in future issues to inform the community about the need for direct assistance to members of our community. What's needed? In addition to cash donations, which are always welcome
year 'round, JFS hopes the community will donate the following: gift certificates to supermarkets (many of which are available through Beth El Synagogue and Temple Israel-who will also benefit from this purchase as the two institutions receive a portion of each gift certificate back). Also needed are gift certificates to shopping centers, toy stores, department stores and hardware stores. Age-specific gifts (new, please) are needed, too. And, if you'd like to involve your children in making these purchases, think about taking them shopping for one of these gifts, to remind them how lucky they are. This issue just happens to be our annual Hanukkah Gift Guide. It's filled with great ideas for gifts that are sure to be well-received. As you peruse these pages, think about adding one more item to your list. Imagine how the recipient will feel getting a gift certificate for a haircut, & toy or a holiday meal. Call the JFS office at 330-2024 for more information about what to buy for what age group and for other ways you can help. Let's ensure that everyone haa a happy Hanukkah this year, so we really can say, "Thank G-d, we're doing just fine!"
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Haifa-The U.S. State Department has formally advised Americans to stay away from Israel, presumably because their lives would be in danger there. The result haB been the cancellation of scheduled trips by tens of thousands of prospective tourists. The blow to Israel's economy can well be imagined as hotels have closed and thousands of employees, tourist guides, bus drivers and restaurant staff have lost their jobs. The television pictures and the press headlines have certainly created an atmosphere of fear. Overlooked is the fact that with minor exceptions all the violence is taking place on the borders or in the territories known as Judea and Samaria. In the rest of the country normalcy prevails in every respect. But if tourists are supposed to avoid dangers, I recommend that the Israel government issue a warning to Israelis to cancel immediately all scheduled trips to the U.S. — no, not by way of retaliation, but out of concern for the lives and safety of our Israeli travellers. You see, however looked at, America is a dangerous place to be. In the year 1998, the latest year for which we could get the figures, there were 1,531,040 violent crimes committed in the U.S., of which 93,100 were rapes (certainly a dangerous place for our attractive Israeli women), and 16,910 were murders. The national record for murders in proportion to population is Washington, D.C., so you are advised to stay away from that city. Robberies? Hold on to your wallets! In 1998, there were almost half a million cases. My brother
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was mugged and robbed only a block from his hotel in Washington, the nation's capital. Of course, there is some local press coverage of such matters, but Americans have become accustomed to it, and it is never sensationalized, with lurid pictures on television. The United States has magnificent museums, gorgeous scenery, impressive buildings and rich cultural programs, but tourists should be warned. In the past 10 years there have been more than 500 deaths from tornadoes, so keep away from Texas, Alabama, Oklahoma, Indiana, Florida, Georgia and a few other states. Of course, there are other storms as well, like hurricanes, typhoons and blizzards which took 365 lives in the past decade. On a more cheerful note, there were only 14 deaths from earthquakes in the past 10 years. Also, there were 174 deaths from explosions. Remember the World Trade Center and the gigantic tragedy that could have happened there? Keep away from high rise buildings. Have we mentioned traffic accidents? By all means avoid private cars and buses. Even if you go about minding your own business, be careful to avoid looking suspicious. In 1998, alone there were 14,500,000 arrests. You will have a chance to explain at police headquarters. We don't want to sound racist, but if the danger in Israel is supposed to come from the Moslems, please note that there are five-and-a-half-million adherents of Islam in America, practically equal in number to the Jews there.
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If all this information were to be sensationally displayed on television, night after night, there would certainly be public alarm. Israel has its problems, to be sure, but as in the U.S., they don't inter' fere with normal life in the greater part of the country. Despite all the alarms, tourists are still coming, but for the mos^part they are Christian pilgrims or just normal tourists from Germany. We loam from the Ministry of Tourism that in the first three quarters of this year there were 2.25 million tourists, an increase of 50% over last year, and despite the present situation, the year 2000 will be a record year. It is true that at the moment there are unsafe areas, but we keep away from them. Major tourist attractions like the Dead Sea, Eilat and the center of the country are quiet. Don't be a victim of television sensationalism, and don't play into the hands of our foes who are deliberately seeking to undermine the country. Should you chance to witness some act of senseless violence, or other disturbance of the peace while you are enjoying your visit here, think of the pride with which you will be able to tell your friends and neighbors that you were there at the time.
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NEW YORK (JTA)--Steven Postal was eager to lists formed of the 17,000 people who applied, but explore the Jewish state after he heard about the were initially turned down due to limited space. birthright iarael trip from friends who went last year. But the real test for this winter's round of birthright But a few weeks ago, when he was accepted to trips—in which the college students and 20-somethe program and offered a free 10-day trip to Israel things, most of whom have never been to Israel, are this winter, he politely declined. slated to tour the country--will be in the coming I've never been abroad before and I thought this weeks, as departure dates loom and participants face time, given all the violence over there, it wouldn't deadlines for having their $250 deposits returned. be a good time for it to be the first time," said The deposit, which ensure a spot on the trip, is returned at its conclusion. Students have until three Postal, a senior at George Washington University. Amid renewed tensions between Israelis and weeks before their trips depart on Dec. 23 to cancel. A crucial determinant will be whether the vioPalestinians, birthright officials are hoping Postal's stance is not the dominant one as they prepare for lence in the region remains mostly limited to the what is supposed to be the program's largest trip yet. West Bank and Gaza Strip-areas that birthright Last December and January, birthright snagged trips avoid—or if terrorist activities, such as suiheadlines and praise with its debut trips, credited cide bombings, start occurring within Israel proper. Some, like Postal, may reason that they can with energizing thousands of young, primarily North American, Jews, many of whom had been apply again for a birthright trip in the future, when the situation in Israel appears calmer. largely uninvolved in Jewish life. But this year, the trip organizers are worried "Hopefully the situation on the ground will get easthat potential participants will follow the lead of ier, not worse, and fear will give way to reason," said many American tourists—and heed a U.S. State Richard Joel, president of Hillel: The Foundation for Department advisory warning against travel to Jewish Campus Life, which is the largest provider Israel-and will cancel in large numbers. bringing students on a birthright trip, a total of 4,000 Program officials are insisting that the birthright students. While insisting that the trips will be safe, trip—which will bring 8,000 North Americans Joel is careful to avoid pressuring anyone, particularthrough a variety of programs—will not be canceled ly if their parents are leery. -even if numbers are reduced, and that it will be As part of beefed-up security precautions, individual safe. (Former Omahan Gary Shyken, now a trip organizers will be required to.submit detailed Program Director for the Cleveland Hillel itineraries to fcue birthright office, and will be checkAssociation, will accompany a group from Ohio uni- ing daily with Israeli government officials to ensure versities on the birthright iarael winter-break trip,) that the routes planned are still considered safe. Students will have less free time to wander on To that end, they are stepping up aecurity, hoping it will be enough to ensure no one is harmed on their own than they had last year, and when they the trip and reassure jittery parents and travelers. do have free time, will likely be given the choice of Of those slated to go, "several hundred" have a few deatinations, rather than free rein, said Post. Buses transporting birthright participants wJH be opted out of the trips, according to Marlene Post, guarded when empty. birthright's North American chairwoman, "We're heavily invested in thie project and will All have been replaced.from the large waiting
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take no risk in performing these coming trips," said Gideon Mark, Birthright's director of marketing and development, who is based in Jerusalem, However, he added, "people should understand that life in Israel is going virtually normally*" Some students, like Scott Factor, a junior at the University of Kansas, say their interest in the trip is unwavering; he said he is "99 percent sure." Factor is going with fellow counselors from Beber Camp, a summer camp run by B'nai B'rith. Originally, the group was supposed to be 15 to 20 people, but now stands at seven or eight, he said. "The trip's still going to be amazingly fun," he said, but added that "if it scares people away there's nothing wrong with that, because what's going on is scary. But it's not full-scale war." In an interview with JTA, Alexis Leventhal, a junior at Ohio State University, first said she is "still not sure," but then a few minutes later resolves, "As of now I feel pretty comfortable going." Leventhal said her mother, concerned by the State Department advisory, is "not excited about me going." But then Leventhal talked to an Israeli friend who told her, "There's always something going on in Israel and it's just a different way of life. You always have to be careful." . Not all parents are discouraging their children from going. Former Omahan Alan Potash (Director of the Hillel at the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, who will accompany Illinois students on birthright) said two mothers called him after returning from the United Jewish Communities General Assembly, and said they "feel strongly that their kids should be going," The G.A. featured various speeches urging American Jews to visit the Jewish state as a sign of solidarity, leading; one parent to tell Potash, "Even though there's a danger, I walked out with the feeling that we should be sending people to Israel."
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Family Dinner for Blumkan Residents 'no ordinary evening9 by JEWISH PRESS News Service
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"You had to be there," said Joanie Bernstien. "When the Rose Blumkin Home held a family dinner, it was no ordinary evening." As guests entered the room, they heard the beautiful music of harpist Mary Bircher. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres were served in the tradition of one of Omaha's finest restaurants. The staff of the Home
and volunteers from the United Way served a delicious dinner of barbecued ribs. Then came the best part of all, Joe Taylor. He is a former store owner from Council Bluffs. He sold his store and is living his dream as a nightclub singer. He also plays the nursing home circuit. He entertains so many residents, it takes him four months to get back to each home. Residents were jumping out of their chairs to dance with him. Taylor is an old friend to most of them, as the Blumkin Home is part of his regular route. He sings all of the old favorites and performs everything from Frank Sinatra to rock and roll. Everyone spent the evening clapping, singing and smiling. His music brought back many wonderful memories for everyone who attended. "Anne Joseph, Cathy Carroll and Jenefer Ambrose, Blumkin Home Activity Directors, along with the Aramark staff, are to be congratulated for planning the event of the year," Bernstien added.
Above: Irv Forbes watches a smiling Jean Briandy with Bruce Forbes. Lower left: Rabbi Myer S. Kripke shares a moment with JSS Executive Assistant Lenora Lancaster. Right: Joe Taylor sings to Millie Wine.
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Rabbi Saperstein Asserts "There's no monopoly on Intolerance" by CAROL KATZMAN, Editor'
An expert on the history of Jewish- ences in the Nazi 'Final Solution/ not Christian relations, Dr. Marc Saper- the similarities. stein's attraction to this subject came "While some of the anti-Jewish poliwhen, as a faculty member of Harvard cies Hitler put into effect were deDivinity School, he co-taught a course rived from medieval times, his prowith Professor Krister Stendahl. gram to annihilate the Jewish people Formerly Lutheran bishop of Stock- was fundamentally different. Church holm, Dean of the Divinity School, and doctrine throughout the centuries a renowned New Testament scholar, states that it is a sin to kill Jews, that Stendahl was also "sensitive, savvy, the continued existence of the Jewish and perceptive. . .able to articulate people was providentially protected Jewish concerns moi'e effectively than by God. Most Jews insist that the many Jews." Holocaust was unique and unprece"Dr. Stendahl introduced me and dented. But many also insist it was our students to highly-negative the natural outcome of the antiChristian material, including the Jewish teachings of the Church," he work of St. Chrysostom and Martin added. "I don't see how you can have Luther," he noted in a recent inter- it both ways." view with the Jewish Press, Asked about the beatification of Saperstein will speak in depth on Pope Pius XII, Saperstein noted that the often rocky relationship between many Jews feel that the Vatican's Jews and Christians, first as the policy of official neutrality during the Sidney H. Brooks Memorial Lecturer war and the Pope's unwillingness to on Thursday, Dec, 14, 7:80 p.m., at condemn the mass murder of Jews the University of Nebraska at explicitly and publicly should exclude Omaha's Alumni Center, and then as him from sainthood. Nevertheless, he Temple Israel's Scholar-in-Residence, added, sainthood is a "Christian Friday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m., again on club," and the Church defines the criSaturday at 4s80 p.m., concluding teria for admission, on Sunday at 10 a.m. "As outsiders, we have no veto, no "Jews and Christians have per- clear role in the process, Historically, ceived on© another differently since many Christians were doomed to be their 'parting of the ways' (1900 years saints despite blatant nnti-Jowish ago). There is no monopoly on intol- behavior; the most famous, perhaps, was erance," he continued. "Jewish texts King Louis DC of France, who ordered, also contain negative and harrow- the burning of the Talmud." minded statements about others." Dr, Saperstein feels that Jews Dr, Saperstein noted that negative should avoid condemning Pius XII in statements about non-Jews can bo a disrespectful manner that is hurtful found in the Talmud and the Kabbalah to many Catholics, or in making (literature of medieval Jewish mysti- broad generalization« such as "The cism). Some of thoBo statements wore Church did nothing U> HIIVO JP.WP,* n later deleted after Christian authori- statement that is clearly incorrect. ties in France confiscated and "Even if Pius XII is made a 'saint,' it destroyed all copies of the Talmud, so will not undo the advances in that these passages no longer appear Catholic-Jewish relations made over in standard versions today. the past 35 years." When it comes to predicting the "If we expect others to face the intolerance in their traditions, we should future of Jewish-Christian relations, face ours as well," Dr, Saperstein Saperstein defers to others, maintained. "The wrong approach is to "I am a historian, not a prophet," he take the most negative statements of quipped. Christianity about Jews and Judaism Dr, Saperstein received both hia and compare them with the most open- .undergraduate degree and Ph.D. from minded passages in Jewish literature. Harvard and an MA from the Hebrew That is intellectually dishonest." University in Jerusalem. An ordained When asked about the relationship rabbi from Hebrew Union Collegebetween Christian teachings about Jewish Institute of Religion, he is Judaism and the Holocaust, currently the Charles E, Smith Saperstein replied, "One approach is Professor of Jewish History and to understand the Holocaust in conti- Director of the Program in Judaic nuity with the past, as the latest and Studies at George Washington most lethal chapter in the history of University in Washington, D. C. Christian anti-Semitism. My own For more information about his visit, approach is to emphasize the differ- call the Temple Israel office, 566-6536.
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Bible Quiz Slated for Wednesday at the JCC by JEWISH PRESS News Service
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BERT'S EYE VIEW by BERT LEWIS——— — — Pood. Weight. Diet. Nutrition. If somebody did a study, I'll bet they'd come up with the fact that these subjects a r e t h e most discussed among Americans, right after what? Maybe politics. No, I still think we talk about eating more than other more serious subjects. I even think it's fair to say the majority of us are somewhat obsessed with the topic. One of the national early-morning television news shows is currently doing a study of a group of six or seven people locked up i n a house together for the sole purpose of learning why they're too heavy and how to overcome their problems. They are under the supervision of a doctor who claims he'll teach them how to eat properly and be happy doing it. For those who want to be more private about their excess weight, there are dozens of diet plans to choose from. Some even sell the meals the dieters are supposed to eat and others sell various' pills and chemicals, all of which promise to convert chubby Charlie into a lean guy who looks like a movie star. Yes, we Americans know all about this. We read all the books that come out with new theories, we listen to evexy newly discovered guru who says things like "the pounds will simply fall ofP! Most of us listen and quietly say aleuei, but don't really believe it all. I've boen studying this problem for about 20 pounds now, and have really thought a. lot about it. I'm just about positive I've come up with the real answer to the lady who was once a size 10 and whose 8ize now has a 1/2 after it. I'm not kidding folks-I've got it all figured out, and I'm certain my conclusions arc accurate. Here's my theory, and it won't cost you a dime. In fact, you may even save money if you follow my plan. All you havo to do is give up holidays. YOB, I said all holidays, such as your birthday, your anniversary, Mother's Day, Father's Dny, Valentino's Day, PtiBfjovor, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Duy, Roah HHBIUIUHII, Sukkot, ThunkapivinfT, Hnnukkah and any others 1 may have overlooked. Think about, tl.. . ,;tn>n'l. thoao th« limes; when your celebration includes special menlH and gatherin(*K around a table heaped high with all numner of delicious foods? Of course, that's a bifj part of any holiday-eating! Whether it's gefilto fish or cheesecake, or rich mashed potatoes next to the turkoy, or latfces or potato salad, or fat kosher hot dogs on the grill next to all that corn on the cob, for certain we eat too much. We all do it, no matter which ethnic group wo belong to. It's a given. Many things go into the typical observance of a holiday, whether it's a religious or national day off, but with the possible exception of Yom Kippur, each includes a sesaion at, the table. This is comprised of much talking, laughing, story telling and a great deal of "would you pnss the brisket please?" or whatever else needs replenishing on the plate. As if all of this isn't enough, usually such festivities are followed by people leaving the table, dropping into the nearest chair and groaning in obvious discomfort. Also, every now and then somebody says "why did I eat so much?" You'd think a gun had been held to the headB of the fressers, There now, do you see why I think that if we simply forego celebrations of all holidays, we'll be way ahead in the game of girth control? Of course people over-eat on ordinary meal occasions, but it seems to me a lot of damage is done in the name of holidays. A person can be moving along smoothly, eating properly and exercising self-discipline when all of a sudden, it's Shavout and there are all those blintzes! And all the.sour cream for the kugel and for the borscht - it's a veritable carbohydrate/cholesterol/fat festival. What can a person do? Nobody wants to insult the person who spent hours preparing such a dairy feast, and anyway, who can resist? So that's the answer, kids, Never mind all the fancy-shmancy diets and theories out there. Just give up the holidays and pretty soon you'll be thinner. You may feel abused and deprived, but at least you won't be zaftig, That's my conclusion. Take it or leave it. I don't want to talk about this anymore. In fact, I'm sorry I brought it all up. Go do your own thing, enjoy life and remember, nobody is perfect!
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Kripke Jewish Federation Library Receives Geske Award
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This is the author's first novel. On the face of it Rabbi Saul Naumann, his wife, Miriam, and two children are a normal New York Jewish family. Things quickly go awry, Eliza in the fifth grade is not a high achiever. Teenage Aaron does not have the muscle to survive taunts in gym class. Miriam is a perfectionist kleptomaniac lawyer. And Saul, despite the most miserable relationship with his father, and an LSD hippie background, who ministers to a small congregation, does not see the debacle in his own household. All fpur characters seek spiritual solutions. Eabbi Saul seeks answers based on his traditional religious education. Miriam, a genius, searches for her personal whacked-out version of tikun olam. Aaron dons the Hari Krishna saffron robe. Eliza, Elly-belly, is the heart and soul of the family and the story. She sees things fall apart through the eyes of a child. Her solid intuition, a gift for spelling, is overlooked by standard tests and measurements. Her talent emerges as she wins the school, district, and state spelling bee and goes to the national tournament, Then her father becomes the"caricatured little-league dad. He trains her, studies with her, introduces her to 13th-century Jewish mysticism, and she loses her natural-born skills. . Why are novels about dysfunctional families? Is it so we can rest easier, or to warn us what can go wrong? This is a good read and available at the Kripke Jewish Federation Library.
"We are the people The Kripke Jewish who know and love Federation Library of books, who value the Omaha received the richness they bring to 2000 Nebraska Center our lives," Walter said for the Book's Jane Pope in her description of the Geske Award last center. "Our Nebraska month in Lincoln. Center supports proThe award honors grams to celebrate and Jane Geske, a founding stimulate public intermember of the Nebraska est in books, reading, Center for the Book and and the written word." a participant in Nebraska library and literary The Kripke Library activities. The award's has sponsored such propurpose is to recognize grams to stimulate that an association, organizainterest. Recent protion, business, library, grams include a monthschool, academic institu- Norman Geske (husband of the late Jane Pope ly book discussion tion, or other group that in whose honor the award is given), pre- group, and the Elinor A. has made an exception- Geske, sented the award to Janette Shaffer, Assistant Whitman Book Report al, long-term contribu- Librarian Contest for elementary tion to the Nebraska Library. of the Kripke Jewish Federation school children. During community of the book. Jewish Book Month, the Receiving the award on behalf of the Kripke Kripke Library brings in major speakers for lunLibrary was Janette Shaffer, assistant librarian. cheon and evening presentations. Authors have Dr. Oliver B. Pollak, PhD, Professor of History at included Chaim Potok, Stephen Birmingham, Blu the University of Nebraska at Omaha, nominated Greenberg, Faye Moskowitz, Susannah Heschel, the library for the award. Faye Kellerman and Paul Cowan. "It was a pleasure for me to nominate a library The featured speaker at this year's event was that me and my family have used for over 20 Daniel Asa Rose, author of Hiding Places. The years," Pollack said. "Whenever I host out-of-town event also served as the library's grand opening, friends and visiting scholars, the library is high on showcasing its new location at the entrance to the the list of things I want to show them. The Kripke Jewish Community Center. Jewish Federation Library is a central feature of The Kripke Library houses more than 40,000 the Jewish community in Omaha." items, one of the largest collections in the Midwest. Katherine Walter, President of the Nebraska It is open to the public and contains anything Center for the Book, presented the award during Judaic, from children's literature to scholarly the center's annual meeting at the Gere Library in works on biblical archeology. Lincoln.
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Jewish Federation of Lincoln Schedules Annual Meeting Bob Nefsky, representing the Board of Directors of Lincoln's Jewish Federation, announced a community meeting this Sunday, Dec. 10,12:80 p.m., at Tifereth Israel Synagogue. "This is the first meeting since September of 1997," he said, "The Jewish federation is an essential part of our community and we should attempt to revitalize it," The meeting is open to the entire Jewish community of Lincoln, regardless of whether they are current members. Rabbi Stanley Rosenbaum of Tifereth Israel and Cantor Michael Weisser of B'nai Jeshuran will speak, along with Nefsky, In addition to reports of the annual campaign and allocations for local educational projects, youth scholarships, outreach, as well as for Jewish needs in Israel and internationally, the election of board members and officers will take place. A light lunch will also be served.
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Friendship by OLIVER B; P O L X A K - —
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It has been a socially active year. Ten months into the millennium, Karen and I have attended 10 weddings, several bar and bat mitzvahs, bridal and baby showers and three funerals. In one October weekend in Los Angeles, Karen and I went to a wedding, my 40th annual high school reunion, and she to my cousin's daughter's baby shower in San Diego. My friend's mother, the bride's grandmother, died just before the wedding. The funeral took place as we were flying back to Omaha. These were occasions for joy and reflection. I have lived almost half of my life in Omaha. Before Nebraska, I lived in London, Ohio, Los Angeles and Zimbabwe. From 1959 to 1973, I passed through junior and senior high school, college, the U.S. Navy and graduate school. For each of these four phases, I have one enduring friendship. They refer to me as "Ollie," a nickname I abandoned in the early'70s. Nathan Basing and I go back to the 7th grade. We both belonged to Liemert Park AZA. We car pooled to college in our freshman and sophomore years. His parents moved to Las Vegas and he finished his degree at the fledgling UNLV. Nathan was student 00004 He was a groomsman, at my wedding to Karen in 1966. He w a s drafted into the Army and served in Vietnam and became a high school teacher. We lost contact but he found me while assisting a student with a paper on Africa. He ran across a bibliography in t h e library card catalog, Rhodesia/Zimbabwe, An International Bibliography by Oliver and Karen Pollak. In 1992, he called my house and we have been in contact ever since. Nathan married late to Ann Marie. Hie father said he would not go to a wedding in the church, so they were married by a Rabbi and a Priest in a Manor House. They have two teenage children. He has just retired from 30 years of teaching in Las Vegas. Our going to the reunion was sort of a dou-
ble dare, I won't go if you won't go, I won't go with- abilities. We drank and studied together, spent out you, If you go, I'll go. We went. On the Leisure some time in Scotland and Wales together and finWorld. H e drove a Mercury SUV. Nothing had ished our doctorates about the same time, He changed. His father always drove Mercurys. He moved to Oregon, and I to Zimbabwe and Omaha. remembered my mother as being much taller, to Dan died in 1952. His mother, Mary, is 94 and lives which she quickly replied, "osteoporosis has shrunk in Lincoln; his sister, Zoe, lives in Eagle. Friendship is about diversity and adversity. I me." A few hugs and kisses later we were off for the remember other people I was close to in the past. reunion at the Renaissance Hotel at LAX. The second event of the weekend was a wedding. I But contact has been lost. I have lots of work place had met Beryl in my senior year in college, We became associates. But Nathan, Beryl, Reg and Dan are roommates. The tiny apartment had a bathroom that different. There were good times and bad. They opened on the kitchen. Our staff of life was peanut went out of their way to help, and when they were butter. I was his best man, he was my best man. A in need, they were welcomed to share their woe, to combination of my going into the Navy, Zimbabwe and find a sounding board. When we meet, our wives Omaha, and his divorce and remarriage resulted in occasionally get a bit miffed because of the excluwaning contacts. But common interests and birthdays sivity of our behavior, and our reversion to adolesthree days apart, and Karen's continued contact with cence. So much to catch up on, things that our Ruth, the first wife, through Bat Mitzvahs, was spouses-were not a part of. enough to refurbish our friendship. It is perhaps easier for me to identify friendship In the Navy, I met Reginald Beroy Truman. We through the eyes of the friend than through my own. both served on the USS Stunner County, LST 1148, Despite being a historian, I live pretty much in the steamed up the Saigon River, and dined in ele- here and now and, by character, am not given to the gance at Saigon's Hotel Continental. He had mar- sentimental or nostalgic. I have a desire to find Peter, ried a Dorsey classmate of mine, then subsequently who was my friend in England when I was 6-9 years divorced. We lost touch in the post Vietnam years. old, and to visit McConnellsville, Ohip, where I lived He married Alyne, a Jewish woman, and their two from age 9 to 11. I feel, somehow, that will help me daughters have had bat mitzvahs. He converted to understand a little bit more about whqj am. Judaism in 1998 and belongs to Temple Beth Israel I am flattered that Nathan and Reg took the in Pomona. He refound me about 1997 by using a effort to locate me. We are drawn together by comnational CD Rom telephone directory. mon experience and common interest in family givFinally, at UCLA graduate school, I met Dan ing to the community we live. The life cycle and Valentine. This red-haired, 6-foot-plus Irishman, memories tie us together as we ask about our parwas folded into a wheelchair, having contracted ents, children and grandchildren. I hope our chilpolio in 1952 just before the Salk vaccine was intro- dren have enduring friendships. duced. With his Glaswegian wife, Betty, they had My first friend was my father, to whom I owe an two children. D a n recently earned a Masters inestimable debt for his encouragement and for my degree in History at George Washington University attempting to live up to the pride he had in me. and lives in Seattle. The wheelchair was an incon- My best friend is my wife. I certainly have made venience. Keeping his lungs and body going was a friends in Omaha, some of whom have moved challenge. He navigated his talents around his dis- away, but it is too soon to write about them.
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Heading for Elections (Continued from page 1) " '• *• ving Israel and the Palestinian Authority toward a comprehensive or partial agreement before the election deadline draws near. On the other hand, some skeptics contend that the Palestinians are not genuinely interested in a peace agreement and would prefer to face a harderline Likud government that would take the international blame if peace talks founder. In any case, events between Israelis and Palestinians on the ground could prove to have a negative and even dangerous impact in the election run-up. Barak seemed aware of this danger in his televised interview, when he vowed that the army, under his direction, would not "play to the gallery" by overreacting to violent Palestinian provocations. Too often, Barak said, Israeli governments pandering to the public's natural urge for revenge have ordered the army to overreact to Arab violence, only to regret the harmful effects to Israel's international standing and overall strategic strength. As the election campaign moves forward, Barak will come under greater temptation to strike back ever harder after Palestinian acts of terror or violence because he cannot afford to be perceived by sections of the electorate as soft and hesitant. For its part, the Likud will be tempted to criticize Barak for softness and hesitancy, and to demand ever harsher military measures. The election probably will take place in May, but who will the candidates be? Barak announced last week that he would run as the Labor candidate, He appeared to share the widespread assumption that Netanyahu will be back to head the Likud, noting that he had beaten Netanyahu before and would beat him again. But Barak's candidacy is not a foregone conclusion. Foreign Minister Shlomo Ben-Ami, for one, certainly sees himself as prime ministerial material. There may yet be other candidates. Israel Radio reported that the speaker of the Knesset, Avraham Burg,' would also contend for the Labor leadership. Burg has been something of a clis-
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the freshmen are fully educated on by JEWISH PRESS News Service Knowing the land of Israel is an the workings of the organization and are officially inducted into the organi- invaluable Jewish experience, but to zation. The AITs and MITs go back to learn from that experience, to give it their home cities and chapters with a meaning, to create something deep and more enduring, requires a seridesire to be active in BBYO. ous educational context. So states the Now as a senior nearing the end of introduction in this year's Bronfman my time in BBYO, I recently had the Youth Fellowships in Israel brochure. opportunity to attend another The fellowships are open to Jewish AIT/MIT convention. teens who will graduate high school This time, however, I was involved in 2001, and runs from July 2-Aug. in a completely different way, On the weekend of Nov. 10, the convention 8, 2001. The cost is fully paid through that Rachel Javitch and I had been the generosity of the Samuel planning for months finally came to Bronfman Foundation, Inc. The program has sent to Israel each life. summer since its inception in 1987 an Almost 100 freshmen from St. outstanding group of high school Louis, Kansas City and Omaha gathseniors from a variety of Jewish backered here at the Jewish Community grounds. It is hoped they will return Center for AIT/MIT 2000. The theme home wanting to know more about for the convention was "With a Little Help from my Friends," to emphasize their people, their religion and their that in front of the freshmen lay an culture. Directors of the program include opportunity to make lasting friendships. The weekend would prove to be North American Director Rabbi unforgettable, not only for the fresh- Dianne Gohler-Esses, ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary; Israeli men, but for me as well. When I attended AIT/MIT as a Director Rabbi Shimson Felix, who freshman in 1997 I was intimidated, received his smicha (rabbinic ordinaand looked up to the older members tion) from Yeshivat Hamivtar in of BBYO. When I attended AIT/MIT Israel; and Rabbi Avi Weinstein (who in 2000, I was in complete control, now serves as Director Emeritus). Faculty in recent years has includand realized how much I had grown. ed Rabbi Michael Paley, Executive I thought back to that weekend in 1997, and saw myself in the faces of Director of Synagogue and Comthe freshmen of 2000. I was no longer munity Affairs for the UJA of New looking up to anyone. Now I was the York; Rabbi Sharon Cohen Anisfeld, one being looked up to. In three Associate Rabbi at the Hillel of Yale years, I had experienced a complete University; Rabbi Lawrence Kushner, role reversal, and I couldn't have author of Honey from the Rock and rabbi of Congregation Beth El in meeting. At the end of the weekend, been happier.
In 1997,1 was faced with the dreaded jump from junior lligh school to high school and, needless to say, I was frightened, What set me apart from most other teenagers my age, however, was that I had the option of becoming a part of one of the most unique organizations in the world. I had a chance to be surrounded by other high-schoolers who would help ease my discomfort in a time of change. As a Jewish teenager, I had the opportunity to join the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization (BBYO), and I accepted it instantly. One of my first major experiences in BBYO was AIT/MIT convention, held here in Omaha in 1997. AIT/MIT gave me a foundation for the next four years of my life. The convention introduced me to the benefits of being in BBYO, and allowed me to make friendships that are still strong today. I walked into AIT/MIT feeling nervous, and I walked out feeling comfortable. AIT/MIT is a weekend set aside in November for all new members in their respective regions to get together and enjoy themselves, yet still learn about BBYO. One of the most unique aspects of AIT/MIT is that the convention is home housed, which gives new members a better chance to make longlasting friends, During the convention, AITs and MITs are broken up into mock BBYO chapters and must develop a chapter name, song, and mascot, and conduct a mock chapter
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Holiday Hype I was in for a shock when I moved to Omaha from the North Shore of Chicago in 1993. I wondered why the Omaha Public Schools didn't have a day off of school for Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur, why ours was the only house on theblock not decorated with Christmas lights (in Deerf i e l d , there was only one1 house in the Rebecca neighborhood with them), why stores didn't put sticky Hanukkah symbols in the window, and why the school had a Christmas tree in front of the building. Maybe this transfer explains why I am so bothered by the "holiday hype." I am offended when I walk Into a store two weeks before December 25 and am wished a "Merry Christmas" by someone wearing a special-edition wintertime nametag displaying the name, "Rudolph."
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I am annoyed when I hear advertisements on the radio promoting a store's holiday sale when the only special prices being offered are for Christmas trees, lights and decorations. This only proves that the store is declaring a "holiday sale" to be politically correct, when in fact, only one holiday is being represented. . I suppose I would be less irritated if a simple "Christmas sale" was being publicized. It is thought by many that Hanukkah is Judaism's Christmas equivalent, but our "Festival of Lights" is not even considered to be a major Jewish holiday, Gifts were not meant to be exchanged during Hanukkah, but our culture is so engrossed In the gift-giving spirit of Christmas that presents are given to children so they do not feel left out during the winter season. As Jews around the world join together in lighting the first candle of Hanukkah, it is important that they contemplate the true origin of this holiday. Hanukkah Is not about the snow on the ground or the presents on the table, but about the commemoration of the victorious Maccabees. Rebecca l» a Junior at Central, a member of Edlar BBQ, USY and Beth El Synagogue.
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'TIS THE SEASON TO ASK QUESTIONS... by Aaron Schneider
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The snow is on the ground and the winds are howling; but Christmas is coming, so every thing is okay, right? Wrong... Every year at this time, I'm asked about what I'm doing for Christmas. Naturally I tell my classmates that I'm Jewish and I plan on celebrating Hanukkah. "What, you're Jewish? No way!" This is the most common response I get when people find out I'm Jewish. Yes, I am Jewish and proud to be so, even after all my friends' "conversion" attempts have failed, and quite humorously, I might add. As you can see, I am in a unique position, repres e n t i ng "Judaism in the heartAaron land." The questions I face sometimes are funny but also quite aggravating. "So, Hanukkah Is like having eight days of Christmas?" by A n n e M u s k i n No, It isn't. Hanukkah has Its origins in an historical event that always count on it. The third passion that makes me who I commemorates the re-dedication of theam Is singing. I love to sing. Give me a guitar, and I can make up a thousand Temple, Its customs and rituals are not at songs, even If the guitar chords don't go with them! When I close my eyes and all like Christmas. "Well, it's your 'host' hear music, there is something inside mo holiday, light?" that jujt takub ovui. It yuldcjb mi;, ami No, Hanuktah tenoi a major Jewish holiday. Although Hanukkah is a festive holiday, it is only a relatively minor one. Hanukkah, being around the same time as Christmas, is the most recognizable Jewish holiday. Imagine if Purim or Pesach were ' « V. around Christmas, Hanukkah would probably Irnvo been extinguished in the minds of Christians a couple hundred years ago. The questions posod are harmless and non discriminatory, born from ignorance "'M-^•'••'•'/• ':-\ and not of hato.Tho problem, however, is that some are even morn ignorant than : others, going so far as lo ask me if "Jews actually believe in a G-d."
7be Number One Passion That Controls Aty life _ — I don't have a number one passion. I just don't. I have three passions that, depending on the day, makft my mind soar and my heart atrong. Writing is single-handedly something I can't live without. I write for pleasure, for school, for college essays and for strength. I think I am bettor at wminy
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Anne (sixth from left) with Central High Pom Squad. than talking and, if I had my choice, I would write to everyone instead of talk to them! Things always seem to look and sound better on paper. Writing also helps me to relieve stress. When I write, I can say whatever I want and just lay it all out on the table. In my writing, I don't have to hide. I can be me, and be accepted, no matter what I say or think. My second equally-as-inspiring passion is dancing. About three years ago, I was in a pre-professlonal dance company. There was nothing more satisfying or dissatisfying all at the same time. I gained strength of character and a work ethic I never knew I possessed. I can go in my basement, turn on any music, and just dance for hours. It doesn't have to look good, and it definitely doesn't have to look bad. Sometimes my sister sneaks downstairs to watch, and I know by the look on her face I am dancing with passion, and no regard for my surroundings- It is my release, and I can
helps the words and the notes flow ever so easily from my lips. That is passion. When you feel that aching feeling of pleasure. When you know nothing compares lo that moment. You, your voico, and the music in a land of fantasy with no exit signs and no caution tape. 'It allows me to expand my mind, body and spirit, and feel what's inside that is always dying to come out. Writing, dancing and singing are my true passions. I can't ©scape them, because they always find me. I can always count on them, even if I've lost faith in my abilities, because they shine through. These things make me happy, sad, mad, tired-everythtng. They yank at every emotion I possess, and still my emotions never drain. I love to write. I love to dance. I love to sing. These are the passions that consume me. Anne Is a senior at Central, a member of Edlar BBG and Temple Israel.
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Now I don't know about you, but I often find that quite offensive for many reasons. Not only were the Jews the first to have a,'monotheistic religion, but Christianity was bom from Judaism. I choose to answer that question by informing the particular person that Jesus was a Jewl The shocked look I receive is often followed by defensive measures for Christianity. The questions my peers ask me are often as perplexing as the stance the public schools take. A couple of years ago, my mother asked the principal of my elementary school why a Christmas tree was in my brother's classroom. The response she got was even more shocking to both of us than the presence of the tree. The principal yelled at my mother that he wa$ not going to spoil the other children's fun and "holiday spirit" by removing the tree because we found it offensive. This was close to the time we had moved to Kearney from Seattle, where ethnic diversity was common and separation of church and state was followed. After that incident, seeing a Christmas tree In a classroom became an everyday thing to me. In fact, the university here actually puts up a tree a week before Thanksgiving! This Is a state institution, yet It clearly does not care about the separation of church and state. Granted, since moving here, the occurrences have lessened, but still... I'vo gotten over the cultural shock oi living in lural Nebraska, yet every year dorinfi the winter months, I am reminded of it. I know how to cope with the questions people ask me and to bo indifferent towards the violation of separation of church and state, but I find It distastefuF to endure such a one-sided perspective. I believe even minor incidents that occur, such as someone reading the Christian Dible out loud In class, should not happen, and I hope that the ignorance will pass for the good of everyone. Happy Hanukkah! Aaron Is a sophomore fit Kearney High, a member of Young Judm and Beth Israel Synagogue,
A LESSON LEARNED FROM THE GREAT AMUSEMENT PARK o r L I T . WITH REGARD To ITS UPS AND DOWNS by Cory Epstein I am almost 18 years old. I can go to college thousands of miles away. I can vole, and I can even live in a house without adult supervision. But I can't go on roller coasters. Nebraska isn't exactly fillod with theme parks, but we do have a few small-scale rides in town. I remember having elementary school parties at Peony Park. All my friends had a great time there, but it's tough to have fun at a theme park when you don't go on any rides. I have been and always will be afraid of roller coasters. My first experience to actually ride came last fall on a DECA, an Association of Marketing Students, trip to Worlds of Fun. My friends all knew it--l was upsidedown with my cheeks touching the back of my neck. As I exited the ride, all I wanted was a giant bed and a glass of water. I wish 1 could say this experience turned me into a big roller coaster fan, but I left out the details of me getting sick in the middle of
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crunchy potato pancakes with applesauce or sour cream like everyone else. Instead, she sprinkled them with sugar. But she credits her culinary creativity to her mother, whose passion for spinning the ordinary into the sublime inspired her imagination. "My mother had her own way of doing things," she said. "On New Year's Eve, she would dust golden glitter over her red hair and Vaseline-glossed eyebrows. No Donna Reed at home either, there she potchked the mundane into the marvelous." A prime example is my mother's fried cauliflower, a recipe that Cohen has fine-tuned. It's impossible to settle for soggy white florets after tasting her crisp and garlicky bronzed nuggets. "My mother always fried up cauliflower late at night," Cohen explains. "Long ago she had decided it was the perfect antidote to flagging appetites, so she would make a batch after she noticed one of us had eaten very little at dinner." Today, Cohen prepares these flavorful nuggets for her daughter, who claims it wouldn't be Hanukkah without them. Less saturated with oil than pan-fried food, oven-fried smoked salmon croquettes are elegant on the table and foolproof to prepare, Although her mother gave humble canned salmon the luxury treatment with alivers of buttery smoked salmon and lemon zest, Cohen has gently reworked the recipe, producing a slightly caramelized crunch to the crust. Because of the holiday's connection to oil, Cohen is keenly aware of the fat factor. To offset it, she recommends serving tart salads. "With Hanukkah dishes, you need vegetables to balance the heaviness of fried food." Extending the "lite" theme to dessert, she ends Hanukkah meals with a platter of fresh seasonal fruit: pears, assorted apples, Clementines, fresh pineapple, papaya and persimmons, if available. Coming by her originality honestly, Cohen treasures memories of her mother, who is now deceased. "When sore throats stole our appetites at breakfast, she served us steaming oatmeal with a scoop of coffee ice cream," she said. "I miss her a lot, especially at this time of year." (Continued on next page)
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OVEN FREED SMOKED SALMON CROQUETTES 3/4 cup matzah meal About 1 pound canned salmon, drained, bones and skin removed 2 large eggs beaten 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill 1/4 cup finely minced onions 5-6 ounces smoked salmon, cut into fine shreds 1/4 cup flour freshly ground black pepper to taste Coating: 3 Tbsp. mayonnaise 2 Tbsp. Djjon mustard 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice Olive oil for frying Lemon wedges Preheat oven to 350". In a baking pan, warm some olive oil. Add matzah meal. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Spread in an even layer. Toast in oven until golden. Stir occasionally to avoid burning. Reserve, Raise oven temperature to 450 degrees. In a large bowl flake the canned salmon well. Add eggs, dill and onion, smoked salmon, and flour. Combine thoroughly. Season with pepper. Form mixture into 4-6 hamburger shaped patties. Prepare coating. In a shallow bowl, whisk mayonnaise, muxUitd and lemon juice. Put reserved matzah meal on a plate, Using your fingers, spread each crO' quettes on all sides with giayonnaise mixture. Roll each in the meal to coat well. Pat coating firmly on croquettes. Refrigerate for 20 minutes, With the oil, generously grease a baking sheet large enough to hold croquettes without touching. Heat it in the. oven until oil sizzles. Gently shake off excess meal from croquettes. With a spatula, arrange them on the hot baking sheet Bake until the bottoms are crisp and golden, 5-7 minutes. Turn and hake until golden on the other side, 3-4 minutes longer. Serve immediately with lemon wedges. Yield: 3-4 servings. (Continued on page 22)
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