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dinary work and Every few years, uncompromising the National principles, and for Council of Jewish gracing us with a Women honors one few moments of remarkable indiher time that we vidual with its might share with prestigious Faith her—in person— and Humanity our tremendous Award for distinrespect for her guished service andfaerw^rk-" and work on behalf of social jusThis year's contice. ference comes at a The award's crucial time for name, Faith and NCJW activists, Humanity, derives who are coming to from NCJW's.cenWashington to tury-old motto. fight for the milFor more than lions of children in 107 years, NCJW Omahan J a n Schneider-man, left, National President of America who go has been dedicated the NCJW, presented the groups's Faith and Humanity without quality to social justice Award to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. child care, to supand to securing individual rights and freedoms for port millions of women around the world who are all. On Monday, NCJW presented the award to battling for reproductive freedom, and to oppose Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the Bush administration's faith-based initiative. the organization's triennial Washington Institute Other highlights of the conference include: in the nation's capital. • Capitol Hill Rally for Child Care with leading "We are so grateful to Justice Ginsburg," said members of Congress and veteran child care NCJW's National President Jan Schneiderman, activists; who presented the award, "for a lifetime of extraor(Continued on page 2)
OCTL Family Shabbat Renowned Social . Retreat Set for May ystice Advocate ;abbi David Saperstein at Mahoney by RABBI SHLOMO LEVIN, Director o Speak at Temple Omaha Center for Torah Learning by IRIS RiCKS-—-
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Rabbi David Saperstein, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC) in Washington, DC, will be Temple Israel's scholar-inresidence from March 30-April 1. The RAC serves as an advocate on a broad range of social justice issues and provides extensive legislative and programming materials used by synagogues, federations and A Jewish commu- •••"* nity centers nationwide. Rabbi David Saperstein Described by the Washington Post as the "quintessential religious lobbyist on Capitol Hill," Rabbi Saperstein was ordained at HUC-JIR. He also holds a law degree and teaches courses in First Amendment Law and Jewish Law at Georgetown University. The theme for the weekend is social justice. Rabbi Saperstein will address the community at Shabbat services Friday, March 30, 8 p.m. His topic will be "Reshaping America: The Contribution of Jewish Social Justice to American life." He will speak on "Urgent Moral Crises for the 21st Century" on Sunday, April 1,10 a.m., Rabbi Saperstein is a part of a large rabbinic family. Great-uncles on both sides of his family were Reform rabbis, two great-grandfathers were Orthodox rabbis, and his father, Harold, and uncle, Sanford, are well-known Reform rabbis. (Continued on page 2)
Families can find a retreat, the weekend of May 4-6 in the luxurious, relaxing atmosphere of Mahoney State Park, when the omaha Center for Torah Learning hosts its first-ever Shabbaton. Activities for adults and children will include a bonfire, Israeli dancing, quiz show games, and delicious Shabbat meals, in addition to the many leisure activities Mahoney has to offer. "The goal of this Shabbat is for people from all walks of the Omaha Jewish community to enjoy a weekend together and to observe the Sabbath in a fun setting," explained Harry Weiner, planning committee member. "All of the programming is supposed to be fun, and there will be babysitting and activities for children along with the plans for grown ups." Accommodations will be in two bedroom cabins, each with a private bath, living area and kitchenette. Meals will be served in Riverview lodge, specially reserved for the weekend. Omaha Scout Troop 218 willalso join in the weekend, camping in the nearby Mahoney campground. The Retreat begin Friday afternoon at 6 pan., with Shabbat services for those who wish, followed by Friday night dinner. Afterwards, participants will enjoy dramatic story telling and Israeli dancing led by Rini Gonsher. Shabbat lunch will be served Saturday at noon; afterwards participants will team up for competition in Jewish Jeopardy. The afternoon will feature free time to relax or explore Mahoney, with a class on the weekly Torah portion at 4:45 for those who are interested. At 6 p.m., we will gather together for the third Shabbat meal, followed by a creative "sing down" until the end of Shabbat. Saturday night the Scouts will build a bonfire for roasting marshmallows and s'mores. . (Continued on page 8)
Personal Collection Inspires Special Hag gad ah by OZZIE NOGG •
1 •'-• - . Rabbi Paul Drazen shares a few of the many ffaggadot in bis collection. Soiae people collect baseball cards. Others collectstamps. Rabbi Paul Drazen collects Passover Haggadahs. And, inspired by his collection, he recently designed a special Haggadah to be used at the Community-wide Second Seder scheduled for Sunday, April 8, 7 p.m., at Beth El Synagogue. The first Haggadot in my collection were sent to me by my mother's mother, Bubbie Wainer, who lived in Israel in B'nai Brak—a town that plays a. prominent role in the Haggadah because of the seder debates that took place there between rabbinic sages," he recalled. "I was 12 years old when my grandmother sent me those Haggadahs and they made an impact because their covers were dark blue and fez2y, like fur, hardly something to have on a messy Seder table." Today, those Haggadot sit side by side with dozens of others on the shelves in Rabbi Drazen's office. The collection includes old volumes, contemporary versions, editions put out by the Rabbinical Assembly, Yesbiva University and UAHC as well as a Haggadah supplement created by Rabbi Drazen's father. "When I lived in St. Louis in the late 1950s, my parents always invited soldiers from Ft. Leonard Wood to our seders," said Rabbi Drazen. "My father's supplement to the Haggadah was a big hit because it added some contemporary ways to see an ancient ceremony." According to the Encyclopedia Judaica, the Passover Haggadah is the most popular work in Jewish literature. Manuscripts have originated in every country where Jews have lived and it's estimated that more than 2,700 different editions are currently in existence. . "Over time, every group has put its distinctive stamp—its own spin—on the Haggadah," he eon(Continued on page 8)
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Parashat Ki Tisa If those three words are meaningful to you, your command of English is better than mine. First of all, a bit of history. When I was in West Palm Beach, FL, for most of February, my hostess was a wonderful lady. Past 65, she was still working as office manager of an Orthodox synagogue. When she came to that job, she was dunked into chaos, no one knew what the synagogue's assets were, or what they owed. No one knew who was a member and who was a now-and-then contributor, and who was just a free-loader. Within a short time, all of this was cleared up. The synagogue was on a clear basis, so that a budget could made, and it could be understood whether an annual deficit was expected and, if so, how large. My friend had turned her one-man/woman office into a source of photographic clarity of the status of the synagogue. We're getting closer to our three-word title, Own Thy Sway. ' My friend's moonlight job was as organist of the Conservative synagogue. (Yes, this synagogue, more conservative, more right-wing than Omaha's Beth El, used an organ for Shabbat services. But these right-wing services were the only services of the week, unless someone asked for services on a Yahrzeit). The organ brilliantly directed the services, including keeping the wonderfully-talented bass-baritone cantor in line. Now, one Sunday afternoon, the beautiful (if somewhat grandiose) Episcopalian church had an organ concert to introduce its new $1.2 million organ. Played by a multi-talented professional organist, the new instrument was clearly worth its price. The music simply soared. Now, waiting for the concert to begin, I naturally thumbed through the hymnal in the pew-pocket •before me (to see what the competition was thinking)., Some of the hymns were new, some not. But when I flipped to a page that said, "Own Thy Sway," I wondered what that could mean. I will tell you in two weeks. In the meantime, figure it out for yourself—a distinctively Jewish concept, in this Protestant church. Here's a hint—a complete sentence: "Let all thy creatures own thy sway." Get it ~ or wait till next time.
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• Speakers N a n c y A m i d a i a n d Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) as well as briefings from officials at the State and Justice Departments and Health ami Human Services; • Visits to Senators and members of tlw House of Representatives; and • a kick-off of NOJW's nowest program in Israel: Women and Gender Studios, with To 1'Aviv University. Members of the Omaha Section of NGJW who attended include: Carol Bloch, NCJW National Board Member; Sara Juster and Ann Moshinan, Chairwoman and Vice-chairwoman of State Public Affairs; President Beth Friedman, Nominating Committee Chairwoman Sally Zipursky; Director Karin Levine, and Susan liothholz.
Samuel Peter Anderson, son of Dr. Magda Peck and Dr, Jim Anderson, will become a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, March 24, at Temple Israel ( A seventh-grade honors student at McMillan Magnet School, Sam enjoys playing soccer and biking, making music CDs and travel. He is on the sev~. enth-grade leadership^; team. For his mitzvah project, lie is working with Bob Wolfson and the ADL on a project to raise awareness about the dangers of Internet Hate. They are designing a PowerPoint presentation for use in area schools to educate students of this danger. Sam has a brother, David, 10. Grandparents are Thelma Peck of California and the late Morton Samuel Peck, and Dorothy and Jim Anderson of Florida. Lauren Rachel Baer, daughter of Robin and Ken Baer, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, March 24, at Temple Beth Torah in Melville, NY. A seventh grade honor student at West Hollow Middle School, she enjoys art and plays the violin in the school orchestra. In honor of her Bat Mitzvah, she will donate the teddy bear centerpieces from her party to young children in the Family Counseling Center run by PEGS, a UJA Federation Agency. Lauren has a brother, Adam, 10. Grandparents are Jan and Les Schneidortnan of Omaha and Fritzi and Jean Baer of Great Neck, NY.
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SiiSSli^ FRIDAY: Early Worship Service, 5:30 p.m. Rabbi Aiyeh Azriel and Jeff Taxman will officiate using the Union Prayer Book. This service is especially planned so that at its conclusion, you may be home early to enjoy a Shabbat meal and evening; Family Service, 7:15 pan. Rabbi Debbie Stiel and Cantor Jennifer Blum will officiate along with Grade Three students. The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by Grade Three families, SATURDAY: Bagels and Bible, 9-10:15 a.m. Please join us as we begin our study of Shir Ha Shirim, Song of Songs; Services, 10:30 a.m. Todd Joseph Searson, son of Margy Schneider and Greg Searson, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah. SITTER SERVICE Available for Shabbat services Friday evening and Saturday morning, as well as Sunday mornings when there is Religious School. Please make reservations through the Temple office. Cost is $2 per family. There are no facilities for infanta. ADULT EDUCATION TUESDAY, M a r c h 20: Haeidiam, 7-8:30 p.m., Professor Guy Matalon will focus on the major theme of Hasidism, the relationship between God and human beings, by focusing on various Hasidic texts. WEDNESDAY, March 21: Midrashah, 10 a.m.noon; The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning, 6:8Q-7i80 p.m. Rabbi Shlomo Levin will explore Jewish traditions and customs surrounding death, burial and mourning. THURSDAY, M a r c h 22: Adult Study with Rabbi Azriel, 10-11:80 aum. Focus is on the writings of the Scholars-in-Residance at Temple thin year; Adult B'nai Mitzvali, 7-0 p.m. SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA Friday, March 23s Services, 5;*10 p.m., Potluck dinner following services; Join us as we take part, along with hundreds of synagogues ucroas the continent, to celebrate what unifies all Jewa-Shabbat. Temple will provide the main diah and your family is asked to bring either a salad or dessert. Call Temple by Tuesday, March 20, for reservation. MINI-UNIVERSITY A four-part mini-university on many aspects of both interfaith relationships and the choice to convert to Judaism will be presented S a t u r d a y , March 17, 2:80-5 p.m. The program includes: • "Am I Choosing a Religion, a Culture or a New Identity?" Rabbi Aryeh Azriel and Lee Needelman. • "Walking on Eggshells: The Relative's Dilemma," led by John Dacey, Barry and Stephanie Grossman and Maurice and Rosalie Meiches. • "When Do I Get to Stop Calling Myself a Jewby-Choice?" Steve Stiel and Loye and StanYeager will lead this group. • "Creating a Jewish Home as an Interfaith B'amily." Jennifer and John Glazer, Chris and Allyson Wilczewski and Aviva Segall and Patrick McNamara are the leaders of this group. Each program is an hour long, allowing participants the opportunity to attend two out of the four. The day will conclude with Havdnlah. These workshops are sponsored by the Temple Israel Outreach Committee, Sitter Service will be provided; reservations? are required.
Office hours: Monday t h r o u g h Thursday, 8:30 a.nu-4:30 p.m.; Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Services conducted by Rabbi Howard Kwtner. FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat, 6:20 p.m. Scholar-inResidence program featuring Julius Berman begins with Shabbat dinner and "fireside chat" with Mr. Berman. There is no West Minyan this week. SATURDAY: Shabbos services, 8:45 a,m. Kiddush is sponsored by Al and Willie Ross in. honor of Jean Epstein's birthday; Following a luncheon, Mr, Berman will speak on "The Story of COLPA: Commission on Law and Public Affairs." Mincha, 6:10 p.m.; Havdalah, 7:15 pan. The community is invited to a social hour with Julius Berman at the home of Donald and Maggie Gerber, 426 S, 126 S i , at 8:30 p.m. SUNDAY; Services, 0 a.m. a n d 6s20 p . m . Julius Berman will be the featured speaker at a breakfast at the JCC co-sponsored by the College of Jewish learning. Mr. Herman's topic will be "Pluralism and Diviuiveness: Is there a Solution?" Th© Berman Scholar-in-Residence program is sponsored by the Marshall family in memory of Dr. Vincent Marshall. Chairmen for the weekend are Mark Marshall, Richard Buck and Harry Berman. WEEKDAYS: Services, 7 a.m. and 6:20 p.m. TUESDAY: Talmud Class with Rabbi Kutnor, immediately following services, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Business Ethics Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Kutner, n o o n , at the office of Joe Kirsheubautn. Bagel Bin Junch is available for $3. Please make roaenmUona with the synagogue*., THURSDAY: The amtfn^uUmi m invited U> a presentation on the program uf Uio fund raising for the new building. This is an informational meeting, no solicitations will take place, A spaghetti dinner will be nt 6:30 p.m., followed by a dessert buffet and presentation at 7:15 p.m. Please contact the synagogue office if you will be attending.
Office Hours; Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantors Emil Berkovits and G. Michael Horwitz. FRIDAY: Services, 6 p.m. SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m. Kiddush follow* ing; Free sitter service, 10 a.m.; TSS (Torah and Siddur Skills) Program, 10 a.m.; K'tantan (K-3rd grade) 10:45 a.m,; Shabbat Story Time (pre-K and younger), 11 a.nu; Mishnah study session, 5:50 p.m., followed by Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah, 6:20 pan. SUNDAY* Services, 0 a,m.; Torah Trope Class for upcoming B'nai Mitzvah students and their parents, 9:15-10 a*m.; Perek Yoml, 10:15 a.m. The group will begin it's study of the Book of Proverbs with leader Howard Epstein. WEDNESDAY: Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class, 7:80 pan. WEEKDAYS: Services, 6sS5 a,m. and'5:30 p,m. . FOURTH FRIDAY SHABBAT Friday, March 28s Beth El joins in the celebration of Shabbat Across America with Kabbalat Shabbat, Maariv and Shabbat dinner. Cost is $10 for adults, $5.50 for children 5-12, and free for children under 5,. Please make reservations by March 19, The entire community is welcome to attend. MEN'S CLUB SHABBAT Saturday, March 24: Mem bora of Men's Club will participate in and loud Shnbbat morning services. The entire community is invited to attend services and the kiddush that follows.
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Tlie Latest Joke., .is it on Israel?
Have you heard fche latest joke making the round via e-mail? "What's the difference between Haman and Arafat?" Arafat won the Nobel Peace Prize! Some joke. The same jokester is "offering his hand" in friendship to Israel's newly-elected Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. After five months of violence, the Chairman of the Palestinian Authority wants to go back to the table and talk. There's one little problem: Arafat wants the talks to start with the offer on the table from last summer's Camp David talks with President Bill Clinton and former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak. Isn't that the offer Arafat rejected? Isn't that the one he said wasn't enough? Isn't that the one that precipitated rioting by rock-throwing Palestinian youth? And isn't Sharon the one blamed by the PA as having caused the riots? Hey, it's great the Palestinians want to "talk," but there are several things that will have to
happen first: • Violence must stop. And if Arafat can't control it, those who can and don't should be punished by the Palestinian police. • The PA must change its maps and textbooks which show a Middle East with no Israel and PA territory covering Haifa, Jaffa and Herzliah, among other cities solidly under Israeli sovereignty. • The PA must allow freedom of the press. Lately, a group of Palestinian intellectuals have begun to criticize both the violence and the rationale behind the latest intifada. Unfortunately, they've only been heard in non-Arab lands. The PA shuts down any dissident voices in print or via broadcast media. • And finally, the PA must give a full accounting to the United States and other countries of all the funds it has received to date and how that money has been spent. Sure Israel would love to talk peace and actually get a signed agreement...but first Arafat has to stop being Plaman.
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Haifa - Expressions of support for Israel from Christian church groups are frequently looked upon with suspicion by many Jews in the belief that the former are intent only on ultimate conversion of all Jews to Christianity. "Ultimate" can be a lopg time, and may apply equally t» the Orthodox Jewish belief in complete Ingathering of all the Exiles and the coming of the Messiah. In the meantime, some millions of Christians are becoming increasingly vociferous and generous in their support of Israel and Jewish causes in the genuine belief that by so doing they are fulfilling God's will. Had he not promised the land of Israel to the Jewish people? Of the several Christian groups active in this area, the largest is to be found among the so-called Evangelicals who, according to Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, constitute about one third of American Christians. About a decade and a half ago, Rabbi Eckstein, an Orthodox graduate of Yeshiva University, became engaged in a dialogue/controversy with a clergyman who had declared from the pulpit that God did not hear the prayers of the Jews. The result of that confrontation was the establishment of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews which has steered clear of all political views and has devoted itself to practical activity. The result has been the raising of millions of dollars for specific projects such as the financing of aliyah from tlie former Soviet Union, integration of the immigrants in Israel, special aid to Ethiopians in Israel, philanthropic aid to elderly Jews remaining in Russia, and more. Last year alone more than $10 million was made available for these projects. In view of present circumstances, effort is also now being directed to encouraging and organizing Christian tourism to the Holy Land. Initially the Fellowship had done some work in
promoting good will on the American scene, but this has now been discontinued in favor of the provision of help to Israel and Jews in need of aid elsewhere. The results are evident. More than $35 million have been given to "the Jewish Agency for its aliyah and Klita programs. Sen. Joseph Lieberman Has said that the work of the IFCJ has been one of the best kept secrets in Jewish life. The fund raising is quite different from the methods employed by the Jewish community. Contributions are received in direct response to television, radio and direct mail appeals in which the message is based on literal belief in Biblical stories and prophecies. There are no dinners or periodic campaigns. The program continues all year round, and the office of the International Fellowship receives from 1500 to 2000 letters a day, many with contributions on a monthly basis. Administrative costs of this program come to only 3.7%, Rabbi Eckstein told me, but he is not proud of the low figure. He felt they should spend more on promotion, which would be productive. • Do Jews also contribute? we asked. While there had been some response from Jews in the early years, the appeal is now clearly directed, and 99.5% of the income comes from Christians. There are other groups operating in the Christian field, and they are all doing good work, but this is by far the biggest and most successful in the response that it receives. While many of the others work for the most part with so-called liberal-minded Christians, the League reaches out to the Evangelicals. The sailing has not been all smooth. Not long ago the Fellowship broke off relations with the Southern Baptist Convention because the latter crossed the red line of proselytism. Based on the experience in the United States, arrangements have now been made with the Keren Hayesod for similar appeals to Evangelicals in
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Canada, Latin and Central America. At a time when Israel's foes are conducting not only a campaign of terrorism at home, but also a campaign of PR besmirching in the world media, it is good to know that an organization like the IFCJ, among others, is mobilizing support and friendship for Israel. Headquarters of the Fellowship are in Chicago. Its website is at www.IFCJ.org, and its e-mail address is info@ifcj.org,
EDITORIAL To the Editor: Some of you may remember Jack Molad, Educational Director of Beth El Synagogue in the '60s and early 70s. When he left Omaha in 1974, he moved to Dallas, where he has been an educational director ever since. He is retiring this spring, and our synagogue, Congregation Anshai Torah in Piano, Texas, plans a tribute for him April 22. If anyone has old photos for the video salute, or personal memories they would like to share, we would love to surprise Jack with them. With more than 25 years in the Dallas community, there are sure to be many items available, but thought it would be fun to have a few old Omaha items, since there are some of us who share memories of both communities with Jack. Please contact us at MScfoulmaia@aoLeom no later than March 30. We will be happy to return any photo sent, or simply scan them and send via e-mail. Thank you! Mark and Kristie Schulman 7416 Tweedsgate Drive Piano, TX 75024 JEWISH PRESS COMMITTEE Fred Tichauer, Vice-Chairman; Joanie Jacobson, Secretary; Howard Silber, Treasurer; Elyce Azrlel; Jill Belmont; Jean Duitch; Penny Endelman; Kip Gordman; Gary Kudym; Howard K. Marcus; Linda Saltzman; Stove Simon; Amee Zetzman; George Schapiro (Honorary Committee Member). Editorials express the view of the writer and tire not necessarily representative of the views of the Jewish Press Committee, the Jewish Federation of Omaha or the Omaha Jewish Community as a whole. The Jewish'Press reserves the right to edit letters and articles for space and content, The Jewish Press is not responsible for the Kashruth of any product or establishment
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Mideast Still W^IngfoFBus^tol>utiJriehis Policy by MATTHEW E. BERGER-
WASHINGTON (JTA)~With Secre- Center for Security Policy and an tary of State Colin Powell's inaugural assistant secretary of defense under trip to the Middle East failing to pro- President Reagan, said he believes duce major policy pronouncements, Powell was eroding American analysts are checking their calendars strength in the region by trying to to see when the Bush administration accommodate too many factions in may outline its Mideast policy. the Arab world. Powell's trip last month was billed "The signal sent to Saddam is that as a foreign affairs "listening tour," this will all unravel if he just holds on," an opportunity to size up Mideast Gaffney said. "The idea that we are leaders and sound them out on the going to win the hearts and minds of major issues in the region. the Arabs in the Middle East by trying Powell indicated his preference for to accommodate Saddam and taking "sanctions" against Iraq, but gave few steps to endure his survival is not a details. In any case, as differences of way to create a coalition." opinion have emerged among the A consensus on the administration's administration's top foreign policy- Mideast policy is expected to be makers, those comments have been forged within the next month. A definwatered down since his return to the itive policy announcement is expected in United States. time for an Arab League summit in late Powell also gave few details of the March, sources said. But State Bush administration's stance on the Department officials said policy-makers Israeli-Palestinian peace process. His are considering all options and have not idea on sanctions is a controversial set themselves a deadline. proposal to tone down restrictions the "Our goal is to re-establish the firm United Nations imposed on Saddam consensus points so wo can go forHussein after the 1991 Gulf War. ward with a policy that doesn't misEuropean and Arab nations increas- lead Saddam Hussein," one departingly have been flouting the sanctions ment official said. "We're not going to regime. Changes would be designed to rush this whole process." make sanctions more enforceable, Powell is still playing short-handed ostensibly tailoring them to hurt while the Bush administration settles Hussein's regime and his military pro- in, said David Makovsky, a senior felcurement campaign while sparing, as low at the Washington Institute for much possible, the population. Near East Policy, Much of the State But other powers in the Bush Department is still staffed by Clinton administration, especially Vice-presi- administration holdovers, and it may dent Dick Cheney and Defense Secre- take up to a year for Powell to finish tary Donald Rumsfeld, do not share assembling his team. Powell's outlook on sanctions. "The Middle East is at a very sensiSeveral people who are now senior tive, juncture," Makovsky said. "It figures in the Hush administration roqwiroH thai, you put the full Umiu on signed a letter to then-President tho playing field and develop a game Clinton advocating the overthrow of plnn. The signs are that this haa not Hussein's regime. But Powell, who was happened." the most hesitant of President George The state of flux within the State Bush's inner circle to commit American Department is also affecting the XLS. forces to the Persian Gulf to fight Iraq take on the Israeli-Palestinian cona decade ago, is again considered reluc- flict, Powell walked a tightrope in his tant to take steps that could lead to a meetings with, leaders of each side, military confrontation. trying to leave both Israelis and His visit to the region gave Powell Palestinians with the impression that a chance to speak hie mind before the United States was at least partially behind them. the others, Israeli leaders liked Powell's discusPowell is the dove, and Cheney and Rumsfeld are the hawks," said an sion of "sequencing," endorsing an official with a Jewish organization end to violence before a resumption of who spoke on condition of anonymity. talks. Palestinians liked the fuel th«t "Powell basically wanted to settle the Powell didn't attack them as the issue of Iraq policy early against his source of the violence. rivals in the administration." "Powell left too many questions in Over the weekend, Cheney said a plan his wake," said Marc Ginsberg, a forfor handling Iraq is still under review, eign policy adviser to Vice-president and Powell's mission in the region last Al Gore's presidential campaign and a former ambassador to Morocco. week was only to "test the waters." "He failed to adequately impress The key benefit to Powell's proposal is that it would focus sanctions in ways upon Arafat that the United States ie that are acceptable to the Arab coun- not going to be an innocent bystander tries, helping to build backing for as he continues to use violence as a American policy among Hussein's tool for negotiations." neighbors. Many in the Arab world §ee The White House is allowing Israeli the current sanctions as targeting the Prime Minister-elect Ariel Sharon to Iraqi people rather than the regime, form his government before the and in recent years have made a show United States takes any major policy of circumventing the sanctions. stands. But it also will await the fill"The secretary has made clear that ing of key State Department posts. The Senate has yet to approve the mission at this time ia really to talk to people about the sanctions Richard Haass as director of policy issues, about how to make the sanc- planning at the State Department. A tions achieve what tlu»y were origi- former adviser to President Bush's nally intended to achieve," State father during the Gulf War, ITaana ia Department spokesman Richard an advocate of "concerted unilateralBoucher said. "And that's to keep ifun,"which calls for Inruel and the Iraq from arming itself and threaten- Palestinians to take slow ateps toward peace through verbal agroeing the people of the* region." Critics, however, Hiiy POWOII'H plan mcuifcn, lessening the threat of backactually would strengthen IIUHKOUI'H lush Unit could reBult if they try to jump straight to major peace agreef»rip on power. Frank (Jal'J'tiey, I'renulont of the ments.
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Omaha's own Rebecca Wolfson will sing with well-known jazz-great Preston Love on Thursday, March 29, 7:30 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center Theatre. The show is a benefit performance for Multiple Sclerosis research. Tickets are available from SmgrBec@aoI.com or through Bob Wolfson, Rebecca's father, at the ADL-CRC office, 333-1303.
Y.E.S. Members will meet Monday at the JCC. Gome exerciae with Stacey Paskert, Personal Trainer, at 10:30 a.m. Or try your hick at Bingo with Eileen Remer at 10:15. Bring articles to share for the "YES Talk" discussion group at 11. Following lunch at noon, Patrick Bourne, Nebraska State Senator from District 8, will speak. For transportation, call 330-4272, Deadline for reservations for Pizza & Movie Day on March 29 is March 22. WALK-IN, DROP-IN Members will meet Thursday at the JCC. For those going on the day trip to Harveys Casino, please meet at the JCC main entrance at 8:45 a.m. For transportation to the JCC, call Maggie Conti at 334-6521. . [ VISIONS Deadline for Membership Dues is April 1. Please send $5 per person to Visions, do Selma Sadofsky, 7092 Charles, Omaha, NE 68132. Make check payable to Visions. B'NAI B'RITH BREADBREAKERS Rachel Shkolnick, will speak at B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers on Wednesday, according to Richard Diamond, Chairman. Shkolnick is the Director of Jewish Programming at the Jewish Community Center, with emphasis on BBYO, Jewish Youth and Information and Jewish Education. Breadbreakers meets every Wednesday at noon at the Park Inn Regency (formerly the Regency West Best Western) at 107th and Pacific. The program is open to the community, Cost for lunch is $9; for beverage service only, $2.
Forty Visions members recently viewed the musical performance, Violet, at the Omaha Community Playhouse, with dinner following the show. Among them were Bus and Betty Rubin, left, Elaine Ginsburg, Jean Elkon and Marilyn Sacks.
OMAHA CENTER FOR TORAH LEARNING SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 5:15 p.m., Rabbi Shlomo Levin hosts a Class on the weekly Torah portion at his home. TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 7 p.m., Beit Midrash at Chabad. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, noon, Lunch 'n Learn meets in the Rripke Library on. The topic will be "The sale of chametz: Who thought this up and is it really a sale?" . .•
THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 10 a.m., Hadas Orbach hosts Torah time for tots at her home. At 7 p.m., Talmud, Tractate Pesachim, hosted by Bob and Myra Oberman. Reminder: reservations for the Family Shabbat Retreat weekend at Mahoney State park from May 4-6 must be made March 30. For more information about these and other OCTL programs, please contact Rabbi Levin at 551-1564.
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Lincoln audiences are in for a special treat when pianist/singer/historian Max Morath brings his one-man show to the Kimball Hall Stage as part of the Lied Center for Performing Arts 2000-2001 season. This entertaining and educational show is scheduled for Wednesday, March 21, 7:30 p.m. Violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg joins guitar duo Sergio and Odair Assad for a concert at the Lied Center on March 23, 7:30 p.m. For ticket information for either show or other Lied Center performances or to put your name on the Lied Center mailing list, call the box office at 1-402-472-4747 or 1-800-434-3231. The Tuesday Musical March program features popular pianist Andras*Schiff, who will perform works by Bach, Beethoven and Bartok on Monday, March 19, 8 p.m., in the Witherspoon Concert Hall at Joslyn Art Museum. For ticket information, call 551-2234, or visit the StageTix website: www.stagetix.com. Full-time students with identification are admitted for only $5. The "Lenny Four Orchestra" comes to Borders
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Beth El Synagogue's HAZAK group recently became the first HAZAK Chapter in the Central States and Provinces Region of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism to receive its official charter. The charter was presented by Lou Meltzer, National HAZAK Chair, during Shabbat morning services last month. HAZAK, a new organization sponsored by USCJ, is specifically designed to address the needs of mature Jews--be they married couples, singles, divorced people or surviving spouses. HAZAK is an acronym; the first letter, Het, stands for Hokhmah (wisdom); the second letter, Zayin, stands for Ziknah (maturity) and the last letter, Kaf, stands for Kadima (looking ahead). According to Howard Ruback, a past President of Beth El who now serves as the regional HAZAK chairman, "So far, 94 of Beth El's 'seasoned' citizens have joined HAZAK and they all live up to the acronym—they're wise, mature and continue to look to the future!" For membership details, call Rosaline or Sam Epstein at 398-171Q.
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It was winter in Omaha, but special guest Lou Meltzer, National HAZAK Chairman of Boynton Beach, FL, received a warm welcome at Beth El's HAZAK Celebration Luncheon: Susie Brassen, left, Rabbi Paul Drazen, Howard Epstein, Synagogue President; Howard Buback, Regional HAZAK Chairman; and Meltzer.
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The Both El Synagogue Men's Club will join with other afBliatod groups around the country in observing National Fodwntion of Jewish Mom's (Hul)H Hhabhal. on M a r c h 24, Sorvicos lu'jjin al, 9:110 a.m., and will be conducted liy Men's (Hub nicmboi'K, A kiddunh will follow. The [.hfimi--Ccli',bra/iri{> Friendships: Acquire Yourself A Friend- in taken from IMrkei Avot., Teaching of the SageH, which stre.saet) the importance of friendK and oompiinions. It i« no coincidence tliut the week's Ilaftorah pro.Hontu what many consider to be the idoal friendship, the story of Duvid niul Jonathan. ""The friendHhip tlnuue is a perfect topic for thin year's Mon'a Club Shubbat," said Glou Finomnn,
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food for the needy at her recent client appreciation party at Harvey's Ca-sino. All the canned goods and cash were then donated to the Pood Bank. "My team and I always want to give back to our community," she explained. Htilliwm IftiDwa has purchnsed the remaining 60 loin in iluntin{;ton Park from Royal Homua, according to Charlie Sullivan,. President. This allows Sullivan Homes to complete the development west of 156th Street between Blondo and Maple. The kick-off of the final phase of Huntington Park will be next; month with the opening of the firm's new model home. S h a y n a F l a t o w i c z , daughter of Frank and Clieryl Flatowicz, is featured in the one-act play Freud's House. The five plays are this weekend, March 15-18, in the Hastings college Scott Studio Theater. Thomas M. Baker baa joined the Harry A. Koch Company's Thiimm IieKoiircea/Kmployment (loiiKtiltinff Division as the Director of it's newly m'iited niann^emeiit and executive recruilniont and placement :;ervu'<\'i, Raker was tfjinifiiv with
Swanson Elementary School'H annual talent show, 'Top Hats, Bow Ties', feature the talents of youngsters from the Jewish community, including: Zoe Cohen, back raw from left, Sydney Robinson, Sana Goldberg, Hrcnna Robinson, Avery Lehr, Emily Newman, Molly 'Goldberg1, Ethan Goldberg, Hobby Newman; ftt*Ht row: Rachel Sullivan, -Sophie Goldberg, Caroline Bockman, Olivia Baker, Jacob Lehr, Oliver Rockman, John Cohen and Jordun Jensen. Not pictured: Sonia Schrager.
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Hidclush Lavanah Celebrates Rosh Hodesh
MAK/BUDWIG Avvy Mar, daughter of Marilyn Hurwitz of Plantation, FL, and Ted Hurwitz of Seattle.WA, and Michael Budwig of San Rafael, CA, son of Susan Rothholz and Ron Budwig, both of Omaha, have announced their engagement. The bride-to-be earned a BS from the University of Massachusetts/Amherst and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies. Her fiance graduated from Dartmouth College and earned a Master's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin/Madison. A July 15 wedding is planned in California.
by JEWISH PRESS Nevs Service — — -A tent like atmosphere of green and gold greeted participants of the Hiddush Lavanah's Rosh Hodesh celebration of the month of Adar attheJCC. The Talmud says, "When Adar arrives, $ we increase our joy." The group gave ?^* thanks for the abili- if t y to dance before beginning their Delia Bynum a n d Carole instructions in Ori- Lainof enjoy t h e dancing. ental belly dancing by Delia Bynum. She has taught dance for 20 years, and her troupe, the Lotus Dancers, performed a dance of veils to symbolize hiding and revealing the truth. After a 40-rninute workout, everyone appreciated the expertise of the dancers all the more. "A terrific program!" said Marilyn Berman, an attendee, "very upbeat- lots of pizzazz!". Hiddush Lavanah (renewal of the moon) is an Omaha Jewish Women's Spirituality and New Moon Network that explores Jewish spirituality through prayer, meditation, dance, song and art. The next celebration will be in May, and will include the yearly fundraising C'hai Tea. The group is open to all women of the Jewish community and is sponsored by JELS. For more information or to be added to the mailing list, call Deirdre Evans, 551-9005, or Ellie Greenspoon, 384-9890.
ZOKINSKY/RUBIN Stephanie Jayne Zorinsky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eldori Zorinsky of Piano, TX, and Stuart Ira Rubin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Rubin, also of Piano,announce^ their engagement. The bride-to-be will 1 graduate in early May from the Uni-i versity of Texas at I Austin with a Bach-1 elor of Science degree f in Public Relations. She is the grand-S daughter of Elaine and Ronald Brinier of St. Louis, MO, and the late Sara and Sam Zorinsky. Her fiance attended the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs from 1991-1993. He also attended Ohio State University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. He is employed as a software consultant with Compuware Corporation. He is the grandson of Florence and Seymour Rubin of Coconut Creek, FL, and Gertrude Mann and the late Alfred Fertman. The couple plans a May 27 wedding in Piano.
Special Hagadciah : (Continued from page 1) tinued. "In the early 1970's, some Haggadahs were issued that changed all the Egyptian metaphors to Russian metaphors-the wicked Egyptians became wicked Cossacks~to mirror the feelings of the day about the Evil Russian Empire. The basic text remains the same, but the commentary and supplementary materials often change to reflect the political and cultural climate." Beth El's Second Seder and Rabbi Drazen's Haggadah are both designed for people of all ages, kids and adults alike. He emphasized, "Simply saying the Haggadah doesn't make a seder. If you mumble the words by rote, you don't learn anything. Our seder will be a participatory experience, complete and authentic, with plenty of time for singing, discussion and learning. "And, during the seder, if some of the younger kids start playing, that's okay, too," he added. "They'll still be involved with us as we pass this fundamental part of our heritage from one generation to another." This community-wide seder is being funded, in part, by a grant from the Herbert Goldsten Trust, with three percent of the cost of the seder earmarked for Mazon, the Jewish response to hunger. Rabbi Drazen concluded by saying, "In every Haggadah, no matter what version, we find the words, "Let all who are hungry come and eat.' And just as the Exodus from Egypt molded our identity as a nation, we think our Second Seder will further strengthen our identity as a community. We invite everyone to join us on April 8." Coat is $18 for adults, $15 for seniors, $13.50 for children ages 5-12, and $5 for children under five. For more information or to make reservations, please call the Beth El office at 492-8550 no later than March 30.
Family Shabbat (Continued from page 1) Arnold Radloff, Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 218, explained that his enthusiasm for the Scouts' participation in the Shabbat retreat is because "it yivos our Scouts a way to enjoy their Jewish religion and tradition in an outdoor, natural setting." Radloff also is a Grin believer in this type of experiential education, adding, "there is something unique and wonderful that happens when you take the practice of Judaism out of the official synagogue and show youngsters it is something that is all around you and can be practiced anywhere." Sunday morning, for those able to delay then1 return home, Eve Randone and Ariel Orbach will organize a
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NACOEJ Children's Circuses Entertain in Ethiopia
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by RABBI JACOB SHECHET — — * (Editor's note: Rabbi Jacob Shechet with a son. They contacted me to perby JEWISH PRESS News Service is the brother of Omahan Rabbi Four acclaimed ing not only for Maximo Shechet. In addition to the form the infant's bris. At that time, I Children's Circuses their parents and role in the Lot> Angeles Jewish com- learned that Feld did not have a bris in Ethiopia, foundother adults in the munity an a mohel, or ritual circum- and encouraged him to have one. When 1 examined the baby, I ed and sponsored NACOEJ com- eiser, he is aim one of only a handful showed Peld pictures taken while I by the North pound, but for of mohelim who have had articles was performing a post-neonatal bris. American Conferlarge audiences published in the prestigious Journal The patients ranged in age from oneence on Ethiopian throughout Addis of the American Medical Association, and-a-half months to 66-years-old. Jewry (NACOEJ), Ababa, the Ethi- JAMA.) Most of the photos are of patients on will continue to opian capital. the bris table, some immediately entertain and eduDuring the past after. cate tens of thou10 years, the The patients were not in pain and sands of EthiopiNACOEJ Chilmost of them were smiling. During ans. Facing an dren's Circus has their bris, some read; some played uncertain future developed 29 games or spoke on the phone. Some due to lack of clowns, training even gave the "thumb's up" sign! One funds, the program and displaying the man even played the piano following has been rescued talents of povertyhis bris! for the coming year $ stricken street by a generous 5? Feld was reassured and decided children of all religrant from the that in honor of IHB son, he, too, gions throughout would have a bris on the same day. Lloyd E. RiglerEthiopia. Each Lawrence E. On the eve of Yom Kippur, the performance atUsually the father is the one who Deutsch Foundinfant's eighth day of life, the son had tracts audiences of brings his infant son to have a bris or ation of Los his bris and Feld followed. Both son several thousand brit milah. Sometimes it works the. and father did very well, Baruch Angeles. people. The circus Jewish boys and girls in "Until we heard C hildren's Circus i n Ethiopia is free and held in other way and the infant can cause HaShem. They :were comfortable and relaxed. the open air, set up his father to have a bris. from the founda- demonstrate their skills. Mennuhe Fold* is an immigrant to The baby, despite having neither in a different field tion," explained this country from the former Soviet wine nor sedation,, almost did not cry or vacant lot each time so as to Barbara Ribakove Gordon, NACOEJ Union. Like moat people of the PSU, during his bris, however, the mother national director, "we just couldn't attract new audiences. Feld did not have it bris in infancy. fund the circuses. Providing a nourIn addition to juggling, gymnastics Years of persecution there made most cried with joy. Feld, during and after both circumcisions, was full of smiles, ishing meal to 5000 Jewish children and other circus acts, the children Jewish men afraid to have ono. * Names have been changed to proin our compound schools in, Addis perform songs and skits that forcefulAfter relocating to the United tect the identity of the family. Ababa and Gondar Province, and ly emphasize the need for sanitary States, Peld considered having a bria, Rabbi Jacob Sheuhet performs grain to the families in Gondat had to preparation of food, the importance of but he was apprehensive. Even when newborn and adult bria. Ha can take priority. not smoking and the prevention of a doctor told him he needed a circumbe mtmhed in, Las Angeles at 1"We also have to spend our limited diseases such as HIV. cision for medical reasons, he was 8%h$58 resources for adult education pro"The young performers develop to go.'through with i t Rabbi Shechet':ated hanamebnifa grams and pay salaries to hundreds pride and self-confidence, and afraid Fold and his wife were later blessed mi; www.013.org/brii3win.iS.litift. of Jewish heads of households .whom' enchant audiences," Gordon said. we employ an embroiderers, teachers, They arefedand tmcournfjad to Htny guards and maintenance workers, she in school, ••yPh:a^ti*f»!i«i»Aii*»«t#w»E»'' added. , Tempfe fsraef awards for children's programming, The first NACOEJ Children's Circus and have been praised by such child Omaha, NE was born in 1990 as an after-school welfare authorities as Carol Bellamy, recreation program for Jewish chil- UNIOEF's Executive Director. dren in the organization's Addis For more information about Ababa compound. 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On the 14th day of the month of Adar, comes Purim. Because we meet on Mondays, we moved the Purim celebration to the 10th (March 5). And what a gala party it was. In attendance were 125 celebrants treated to a concise resume of t h e Megillah relating the story of beautiful Queen Esther, her cousin, Mordecai, and the evil Hainan in faraway Persia. " Hainan had cast lots (Purim), hence the Feast of Lots, for a lucky day on which to exterminate his Jewish enemies. But, Esther outwitted him by getting King Ahasuerus to, instead, order Hainan's execution. There was great rejoicing among Jews, feasting and merrymaking and exchange of presents and gifts to the poor. I recall as children we provided Shalach Monot— gifts-mostly money. We used to sing "Hint is Purim; morgen is aus; Giebt mir ein groshen und werfmlch arousl" Of course, we didn't expect to get tossed out, but we were sure of getting a penny. The meal was perfectly adapted for Purim, complete with hamantaschen. At the YES talk, we discussed income tax filing. If you are age 60 and older and need counseling in preparing your forms, trained volunteers at the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging will help. Call 444-6558 for an appointment; it's free! We stood in reverent respect for Joe Polack, Lawrence Axelrod, Jean Lubman, Aylene Lee Wigodsky and Matti Massey.
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I've just begun to notice the days are starting to by JEWISH PRESS News Service get a little longer, but being an early riser, it's still Co-President of AMIT Midwest Council Miriam dark when I get up in the morning. Which brings Newman will be the guest speaker at AMIT's 75th me to a funny subject, one that goes back to childanniversary luncheon this Sunday, M a r c h 18, hood. noon, at Beth Israel Synagogue. I refer to what we used to call being a "scaredyLess than nine years ago, AMIT had only nine cat"~remember that word? At least I think it's a schools in Israel with a total student population of legitimate word, although I haven't consulted my 2000. Today, AMIT has 55 schools, youth villages trusty dictionary. Even if it isn't, however, I'm fairand child 'havens' across the Jewish state. In many ly certain its meaning is understood. A kid who cases, the Jewish women's organization take chilwas timid or shy about new experiences or strange dren who have been "written off," who have been events or, more general but to the point, the rejected everywhere they've turned. A significant unknown. Such a kid was often (unkindly) called a percentage are referred to AMlT by the police, in scaredy-cat. lieu of jail time. So what has that got to do with getting up in the According to its mission, AMIT recognizes that morning while it's still dark? Well, it has to do with each child has a special talent and ability. Through walking through dark rooms, which, in many its educational philosophy, these children are cases, have bright little "eyes" looking out at me. taught Jewish values and Torah life in a religious What kind of bright little eyes? Actually, they are Zionist environment. the tiny lights which signal some electrical or elecIn AMIT child havens, such as Frisch Beit Hayeled tronic gadget is in the "on" position, and to some in Jerusalem, children from homes in which violence sleepy person, sometimes look a little like the eyes and abuse are prevalent are assigned in groups of 12 of a cat, or some other animal whose eyes glow in to surrogate parents, married couples who raise the dark. them alongside their own. This program has proven Sound goofy? Well, I admit that it probably does, to be effective in providing a positive, constructive, but you have to understand that I encounter such nurturing and safe environment for children from lights in various parts of my house. They are found the most difficult homes. on the wall panel which indicates the security has AMIT youth villages accommodate students in been activated, they look back at me from the comlive-in dormitories, where they receive the kind of puter, the coffee pot and the telephones, answering care and attention they do not receive at home. and copy machines, Oh yes, there's a flashlight For reservations, call Reva Ruderman a t 553- plugged into a wall socket which also has a red eye 6344, Cost is $15 per person. peering out into the dark. I see these lights most mornings, before I turn on any lights, and invariably they make me think of cats (or heaven knows what else) and their eyes which look like they're battery operated! You can see I not only have a vivid imagination, but was also a certified scaredy-cat as a child, If I'm to be totally honest, I will admit I have one kid who insists I'm afraid of the dark to this day, but she's the one whose childhood memories don't always match my recollections of tho«e times. To bo fair, I'm not afraid of the dark, but like most people I prefer at least a little light to pitch darkness, Enough to be able to orient myselftothe space which surrounds me, shall we say. And, when I'm first leaving the bedroom andfindingmy way to the coffee pot, I appreciate the nightlight at the halfway point of my trip. My roommate has seen to it that nightlights are positioned in strategic locations since we had little kids, and you know how long ago that was! So does Over the past months, 120 fiberglass penguins he still do it from old habit or does he have other have been placed at strategic locations reasons? Darned if I know, but it doesn't matter. around Tel Aviv. Although, the forms -were That's just how we do it at our house. Even so, a identical, each penguin was decorated by stranger walking around here in the dark might local artists in their own style (similar to the think, just for a minute, that we have several cats. Cows of Chicago and the 'Does' of Omaha), If you have a cat or cats, you must know exactly All the penguins were in front of of the Tel- what I mean. That is, if you're addicted to walking Aviv Museum of Art, prior to being publicly around at night without turning on lights, If not, auctioned for almost $400,000. Twenty-five well, it's a free country. percent of the money realized will be shared Think whatever you like-but let me just tell you by the artists, and the remaining 75% will be once more, Fm not a scaredy-cat! used to buy computer equipment for schools in Tel-Aviv. Photo by ISRANET.
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________ • Israel slightly eased a blockade of Ramallah, The author of a book that focuses on Israel's allowing some vehicles in and out of the West Bank nuclear program was questioned Tuesday by city, but Palestinian officials dismissed the change Israeli police for alleged violation of the nation's as insignificant. Israeli President Moshe Katsav censorship laws. Avner Cohen, who lives in the defended the blockades Tuesday, telling a delega- United States, arrived in Israel on Monday for the tion from the European Union that they are neces- first time since Israel and the Bomb was published sary to prevent terrorist attacks. in the United States three years ago. At the time, Israel sought to block its release, citing state secu• B'nai B'rith International blasted a U,N. pro- rity. gram for funding publication of a map that does not show the State of Israel. Another map, published • The Orthodox Union is mailing a sign language by the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism with the supplement to the Passover Haggadah to thousupport of the U.N.'s Program of Assistance to the sands of deaf and hearing-impaired Jews worldPalestinian People, details the Old City of wide. The supplement, published by the O.U.'s Our Jerusalem, showing churches and mosques, but Way outreach program, features descriptions of making no mention of synagogues or the Western basic Passover laws and customs. It is the third in Wall. "It is unconscionable that the U.N. should the group's series of sign-language guides for fund a map or any other publication that ignores Jewish holidays. Israel or any other member state," said Richard Heideman, president of B'nai B'rith International, • Sales of homes in Jewish settlements in the West Bank and Gaza Strip dropped by half since clashes • A Spanish judge ordered Russian media tycoon with the Palestinians broke out last September, and Jewish leader Vladimir Goussinsky to return according to an Israeli lawmaker. Mosai Raz of the to jail pending the outcome of his extradition hear- dovish Meretz Party, formerly a top Peace Now ing, which starts later this week. Goussinsky, who leader, compiled figures indicating that only 106 has been under house arrest, may be extradited to homes were sold in the last three months of 2000, a Russia to face fraud charges. drop of about 50% compared with the average for tho first nine months of the year. • A new edition of Anne Frank's diary was released Monday, three years after a close friend of • Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon told CNN the teen's father disclosed the existence of five he will ask President Bush to release convicted spy secret pages that Otto Prank had entrusted to him Jonathan Pollard when the two leaders meet years earlier. In those pages, Anne portrays her March 20 in Washington. Pollard was sentenced in mother, Edith, as having "cold eyes," and agonizes 1987 to life in prison for spying for Israel. that she cannot talk to her, which perhaps explains why Anne began writing a diary. Anne also laments that her parents are not in love, and that their marriage is a union of convenience. 8
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As the HASC particity, Keren Aniyim, and They are joined by their counselor Chaya pants do their work, their the merger is reaping Sara, and Suzy of Keren Aniyim. distinctive personalities immeasurable benefits for everyone involved. Suzy is the director of the begin to emerge. Boruch is clearly the entertainer. Keren Aniyim Purim campaign. She orchestrates Oozing with self-confidence, he belts out one Purim the production, sale, and delivery of 2500 baskets melody after another. Shoshie is the serious one. to families throughout the New York area, with She focuses her attention on smoothing out the crumpled snack bags. And Mendy, who is more proceeds going to benefit the charity. reserved, is perfectly content with filling the Purim Making Purim baskets for your own family is one thing, Assembling thousands of them for others is baskets with goodies and enjoying Boruch's spontaa whole different matter. It takes hours and hours neous performances. of sorting, filling, wrapping, and coordinating. They're all keenly aware of the special signifiSuzy is lucky. She enjoys the support and assis- cance of their work. And they're very proud of what tance of volunteers within the community who drop they're doing. by to help expedite the packing process. But the "This is Shalach Monos for Purim," Boruch sheer volume of work is daunting and she is always explains, "And people buy them," Shoshie adds. grateful for more help, What happens to the money that is raised? "The And the help has come from an unlikely source. money goes to tzedakahl" everyone chimes in. As noon approaches, the HASC participants are Suri is Coordinator of Day Habilitation Programs at HASC. Her job is to find opportunities to occupy starting to get restless. They sense that lunchtime is fast approaching. After waving goodbye to Suzy, her adult clients with simple but productive work, One day, as she tells is, she discovers that Suzy they take the city bus back to HASC. According to Suri, "Participants take public needs help with her Purim campaign and she has a transportation because it helps them achieve a brainstorm. I "T called Suzy and offered to send her some of our measure of independence that allows them to funcclients," Suri explains. "It's the perfect solution for tion as productive members of society." all of us. Suzy's baskets get filled and our clients They return to HASC after a satisfying morning are happy to be participating in this tremendous of work, and are ready to settle down to a wholemitzvah." • ' ' • • some meal. At HASC, every effort is made for parThe phones ring incessantly in Suzy's basement, ticipants to live fulfilling lives and to become prothe headquarters of the Purim campaign. A steady ductive members of society. What more could they ask for? What more could anyone ask for? stream of visitors walk in off the street. "Are my baskets ready yet?" demands one fellow It is said that mitzvot have a way of regenerating, who seems to be in a hurry. and that one mitzvah often leads to anothe'r. If "Can I order 20 more of these?" asks a young that's the case, then the unique partnership between the Keren Aniyim Purim Campaign and mother with a baby stroller. Delivery men are sorting out their orders. HASC has evolved into a virtual cornucopia of Associates are unloading cases of specialty snacks. mitzvos. It's an innovative partnership that eleAll lines are busy and the fax machine is humming vates everyone involved. away. The Purim campaign headquarters is a hapBut that should hardly come as a surprise. After pening place. all, when two major business corporations merge, Which is why Suzy was a bit apprehensive about the profits generally soar. How high do the spirituaccepting Suri's proposal. al dividends rise when two mitzvah programs join "The truth is," she admits, "I was reluctant at forces? first. It's very hectic here. Will the HASC particiNobody knows. But it's easy to imagine them pants be able to keep up with our fast pace? I didn't soaring to the very heavens. know, but I was willing to give it a try." Today, Suzy is glad that she did. She's formed a AM ECHAD RESOURCES; Malky Lowinger close bond with her HASC helpers, who have be- is a freelance writer in Brooklyn.
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Purim inthe Heartland Photos, top row, from left: OCTL's TORAH TIME FOR TOTS: Moms celebrate Purim with their toddlers: Debbie Kricsfeld and Sam; Lesli Shrago and Ethan; Daphne Spiegelstein and Didi; TEMPLE ISRAEL: Patricia Newman holds an inquisitive Jonah Stiel. Second row, from left: CHABAD HOUSE: Rabbi Mendel Katzman ran the full Megillah in just 23 minutes; Hadas Orbach and daughter, Or, enjoyed the games, as did David Kohll and Michael Marcovitz. TEMPLE ISRAEL: OTYG youth group adviser Barry Grossman dressed as "Rita, the MeterReader;" Jeremiah Bleicher assisted at the carnival.
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LOS ANGELES (JTA)--A film on the Nazi-era rescue of refugee children, most of them Jewish, has been nominated for an Oscar in the documentary feature category. Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport chronicles the rescue of some 10,000 children from Nazi-dominated Germany, Austria and Czechoslovakia in the 18 months leading up to World War II. The Kindertransport film was only one of several Jewish- and Nazi-themed nominations for the awards, which broadcasts Sunday, March 25. One Day Crossing, about a Jewish woman who poses as a Christian in 1944 Budapest, was nominated in the category of live action short film, Jan Hrebejk's Divided We Fall, a contender for best foreign language film, is a Czech dark comedy about a childless couple who hides its former neighbor from the Nazis after the young man escapes from a death camp. In addition, two non-Jewish actresses won nominations for portraying tormented Jewish characters. Ellen Burstyn is among the contenders for best actress for her role as a Jewish widow spiraling into drug addiction in Darren Aronofsky's Requiem for a Dream. Marcia Gay Harden is up for best supporting1 actress as Jackson Pollock's Jewish wife, Lee Krasner, in Pollock, The Kindertransport film also traces the children's reception in Great Britain and their lives after the war. Britain agreed to accept the children at a time when most other doors were closed to Jewish refugees. Entry was limited to children between ages two and 17, however, which meant their parents had to stay behind. "I am euphoric," said producer Deborah Oppenheimer, whose mother was one of the transported children. "I have already talked to the survivors of the transport featured in the film, and they are thrilled. The nomination means that Into the Arms of'Strangers will be widely shown, including in many schools."
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People across the country opened their files and shared their favorite recipes. The beat 101 recipes from this nationwide "Jewish Dishes, So Delicious" contest are shared in this cookbook. Also included in a separate section are the best recipes of the authors' friends and family. The Zismans have more than a baker's dozen cookbook to their credit. There are no "inherently un-kosher ingredients" in any of the recipes which are in the chapters: "Starting the Day, Super Soups, Main Events, Eat Your Veggies, Everyone Loves Kugel, Sweet Finales, Traditional Favorites, Beyond MatzohPassover Delights, and Favorites from tho. Best of Friends and Closest Relatives." Sidebars scattered throughout the cookbook include bits and pieces of factoids... quotations from the Talmud to email/online buying of kosher products. Mock Chopped Liver, Apples in strudel, crisp, sauce and cake, Tzirnmea, Mandel Brat, Kugvls from apple to Mars. Z's, I'ttlushki (Polish Potato Dumplings), Sukkot Soup and more. Kecipos arc1 one to a page, are from near and far including a 'Knishes recipe with liver filling nnd potato filling from Lincoln and Hanukkuh Applesauce from Honolulu. Many of the recipes an1 from mothers and grandmothers, A couple of winners for 1*H.".SOVIT or anylimo. . . eat. . >enjoy! PASSOVEE FAKHOI, V.ANt >V Barbara Schulmnn, DHIIIIH, IYXJIN 1 pound honey 1/4 cup sugar dash cinnamon JJ/4 euip xnatxoh farfel 2 cwps almonds 1 cup chopped walnuts
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