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David Gilinsky and Sally Zipursky Honored as Jewish Young Leaders by PPM MONSKY, Federation Communications Director
The Jewish Federation sky has been Chairman of Omaha will recognize of the Nebraska. Chapter Sally Zipursky and David of the National Multiple Giiinsky with the Lois Sclerosis Society and on Jeanne Sehrager and the executive committee Bruce Fellman Memorial of the Combined Health Young Leadership Agencies Drive (CHAD). Awards. These awards He has shown exemplary are given annually to leadership skills and a honor a young man and passion for the Jewish woman who have demonand general Omaha comstrated personal commitmunity. ment, dedicated involveDavid and his wife, ment and exemplary leadKatherine Finnegan, are ership qualities in their David Gilinsky Sally Zipursky service to the Jewish and general communities. A dren, Molly, 8, Laura, 7, and Jack, 4. His parents committee comprised of past honorees selects the are Larry and Deanna Gilinsky. Grandparents are award recipients. Chickie Gilinsky of Omaha and Eunice Fox of Gilinsky will be the first recipient of-the Bruce Kansas City. Fellman Memorial Young Leadership Award, in Zipursky was nominated for the Lois Jeanne honor of the late son of Tom and Darlyn Fellman. Schrager Memorial Young Leadership Award by Gilinsky, who was a friend of Bruce's, was nomi- National Council of Jewish Women, Omaha nated by National Council of Jewish Women, Section, of which she is a life member. Omaha Section. He will begin a term as Vice-presiShe has served on NCJWs Board of Directors dent on the board of the Anti-Defamation League since 1997 in many capacities including Financial where he has also served as chairman of their Secretary, Gift Wrap Chair and Nominating Fundraising Committee. Committee Chair. She was a delegate for NCJWs He is a graduate Washington Instiof JOLT, Jewish tute this past Omaha Leadership Community Forum Slated for Sunday March, a Council's Training, the JewIn conjunction with the community Yom Yerushalyim Closet volunteer, ish Federation's celebration on Sunday, May 20, the ADL/CRC and the and Year Book leadership develop- Jewish Federation of Omaha are sponsoring a Community Editor as well. ment program. Gil- Forum and Briefing on the current situation in Israel at Zipursky was insky is a veteran 3 pjn, in the Social Hall at the Jewish Community Center. recently honored volunteer for the The keynote speaker is Dr. Raphael Danziger, Director of with the NCJWs Federation's An- Research and information for AIPAC (American Israel Emerging Section nual Campaign, Public Affairs Committee). Leader Award for having led the Ben Dr. Danziger edits AIPACs biweekly newsletter, and was 2001. She will serve Gurion Society (for a foreign policy analyst at the American Jewish Congress the Omaha Section donors under age during the 1980s. He holds a Ph.D In Near Eastern Studies as its Fundraising 45 who give $1,000 from Princeton, an NLA. from the University of Washing- Vice-president for or more) and the ton, and a B.A. from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. the upcoming year. Young Men's Divi- He has published extensively on the Middle East and his A member of Beth sion. Gilinsky also op-eds have appeared in the New York Times and other El Synagogue, Ziserves on the Ne- leading newspapers. He has been interviewed on the PBS pursky sits on its braska Council of MacNeil-Lehrer News Hour and other major news pro- Board of Trustees, the American Israel grams. is Chair of the Public Affairs ComThe Forum is free and open to the community; however, Personnel Committee (AIPAC). reservations are appreciated. Please call the Federation (Continued 03a In the general office at 334-6429, or e-mail: bfrank@jemshomaha.org. page 9) community, Gilin-
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The Animal Meeting of the Jewish Federation of Omaha will be held Tuesday, May 22, 7:30 p-m., in the Social Hall of the Jewish Community Center. Aloag with installing new board members For the Federation and its Centers of Excellence, outgoing Presidents and Federation 2001 Annual Campaign leadership will also be recognized for their service to the commanity. Outgoing Center of BxeeEence Presidents are Prank Flatowicz of Jewish Family Service, Ann Goldstein of the ADL/CRC and SiMa Koffisan of Jewish Senior Services. Incoming Center of Excellence Presidents are Joan M. Bernstein of Jewish Senior Services, Dr. Patricia Newman of Jewish Family Service and Mimi Waldbaum of the ADL/CRC. in addition, Fred Tichauer will be installed as Jewish Press Committee Chairman. Outgoing 2001 Federation Campaign Leadership are Cookie Hoherman and Sharee Newman, Women's Division Co-Chairs; Joe Kirshenbaum and Bob Ktilly, General CoChairs; and David Goldstein and Jerry EJohll, Pacesetter Co-Chairs, %lunteers of the Ifear, Tfeen Leadership and Comniimity Service Project awards will be presented at Yehuda on the Green, the community Ifom Yerushalyim celebration on Sunday, May 20, 5 p.m., with a kosher picnic. The concert begins at 6 pan.; honorees will be recognized during intermission. The Young Leadership awards (see article at left) will be presented at a special YJO (Tfoung Jewish Omaha) event in the early fall. The Humanitarian of the Year Award will be presented at the Federation's Community event featuring New York Times syndicated columnist Tom Friedman on Oct. 25. The Federation Annual Meeting is open to the community. For more information, please contact Pam Monsky at 334-6431, or e-mail her at pm.onsky@jewishomaha.org.
Hadassah Honors Phyllis Fried and Joe Ginsberg by JEWISH PRESS News Service
Omaha Chapter of Hadassah will finalize its year with the HIES, Hadassah Israel Education Services luncheon. Hadassah College of Technology and Hadassah Career Counseling Center benefit Israel's youth and adults by providing education for meaningful and gainful occupations. The luncheon will be held Wednesday, May 23, 11:30 aon., at Happy Hollow Country Club, 1701 S. 105th St.. The luncheon starts at 11:45. a.m.; cost is $13 per person. Reservations can be made by calling Georgia Ann Steinberg at 5585813, or Faye Ruback at 391-2788. Phyllis Fried and Joe Ginsberg will be Phyllis Fried
honored with the Certification of Thanks in Recognition of Dedication. Fried is a Life Member of Hadassah and has served on its Board for six years as recording and corresponding secretary. She volunteered many hours to the Bargain Box and, to Fried, it was a labor of love. Her tireless devotion to Hadassah, from making phone calls to baking to planning events, makes her a worthy recipient of the "Certificate of Thanks." Ginsberg's efforts on behalf of Hadassah will also be recognized. From technical support on the Joe Ginsberg
computer, countless mailings, Bargain Box volunteer to support for every planned event, Ginsberg is there. He has also been active in the men's group, Hadassah Associates, for many years. But being "the right hand man" to the president is, indeed, his. biggest mitzvah. For his loyalty and support to Hadassah's President, his wife, Beth, a "Certificate of Thanks" will be awarded. The luncheon concludes with entertainment by Ozzie Nogg, Dik Weiner, Tuffy Epstein and Dr. Howard Gendleman.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS , MAY 18 CDC Graduation, 10 a.m. Visions Luncheon at.Venice Inn, Noon Shabbat Rockst/Third Friday Night Service and Dinner, 5:30 pan., at Beth El U 'Grade 12 Graduation Service, 8 p.m., at Temple L 1 SUNDAY, MAY 20 I P Club 56, JYG & OTYG, Noon, at Temple Israel p & BESTT Zimriya Song Festival, Noon, at Beth El & JCAC Yehudah Concert & Federation Volunteer Recognition, 6 p.m., A A V at the Frohm Pavilion V E MONDAY, MAY 21 E YES Program, 10 am. JFS Executive Committee Board Reception, 5:30 p.m. Chabad House Class, 7 p.m., at the JCC TUESDAY, MAY 22 JSS Board Meeting, 11:30 a.m., at the RBJH ConferenceRoom BBYO Night, 6 p.m. Talmud Class with Rabbi Kutner, 7 p.m.. at Beth Israel Federation Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 c l_ Hadassah Annual HIES Luncheon, Noon, at L 1 Happy Hollow Country Club ' p Dance Recital, 7 p.m. THURSDAY, MAY 24 & & Adult Education, 10 a.m., at Temple Israel s LOVE Board Meeting, 7 p.m., in the RBJH Conference Room v E Dance Recital, 7 p.m. 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.
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MINNIE TUCHMAN SHIFF Minnie Tuchman Shiff died May 5 in Minneapolis, MN at the age of 84. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marty. Survivors include sisters, Rosalie Saylan of Palm Springs and Sara Harding of Omaha; sons and daughters-in-law, Barry and Gretchen Shiff, Michael and Sally Shiff, and Don Shiff; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. KENNETH SACKS Former Omahan (and Council Bluffs native) Kenneth-Sacks died in Arizona at the age of 70. Services, held in Scottsdale on May 9, were conducted by Rabbi Mark Bisman. Known as "Mr. Council Bluffs," Sacks practiced law for 40 years in Council Bluffs. He was involved in synagogue affairs as president of both B'nai Israel in Council Bluffs and in later years, of Beth El in Omaha. In his early career, he became the youngest Democrat and probably the first Jew to serve as the Potawattamie County Attorney. He also served as President of the Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, was a member of the Iowa Bar, the American Bar Association, the Nebraska Bar and was admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. During his tenure as president of Beth El, he helped bring Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emil Berkovits to the synagogue, and also assisted in choosing the site for the present building. He is survived by his wife, Velma of Scottsdale; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Steven Gelb of Leawood, KS; daughter, Karen of Scottsdale; and two grandchildren, Jeffrey and Abby Gelb. Memorials to Beth El Synagogue, HAROLD J. GOTTLIEB Harold J. Gottlieb died at the age of 67. Graveside services were held May 16 at Beth El Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Francis; two daughters, a son-in-law, and two granddaughters. Memorials to Beth El Synagogue, the American Cancer Society or the Shriner's Hospital. DAVIDS. RICE Services for David Rice were held May 15 at Beth El Cemetery. He died May 13 at the age of 73. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther Zorinsky Rice. Survivors include a daughter, Lindy Rice of Omaha; daughters 'and sons-in-law, Jody and Neal Malashock of Omaha, Edye and Howard Krasne of Fremont, and Carey and David Herzberg of Columbus, OH; brother, Alan Rice; sister, Marilyn Hurwitz; and nine grandchildren, Ryan and Erin Malashock, Ian, Ariel and Zane Pried, Seth and Adam Krasne and Daley and Sage Herzberg. Rice established an endowment prior to his death: the David S. Rice and Esther Zorinsky Rice Fund, which will be used to provide funding for programs and financial assistance for children in the Omaha Jewish community. Memorials may be made to the fund, c/o The Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Omaha.
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FRIDAY: Evening service, 8 p.m. Members of Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.Office hours: Monday through Thursday, the Grade 12 Graduation Glass will conduct this 5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Services are conductservice along with Rabbi Aryeh Azriel, Rabbi 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. ed by Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantors Emil Debbie Stiel and Cantor Jennifer Blum. Graduates Services conducted by Rabbi Howard Kutner. FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat, 7 pan. West Minyan Berkovits and G. Michael Horwitz. are: Shane Cohn, Rachel Platowicz, Ally Freeman, FRIDAY: Services, 6 p.m, Jennifer Friedman, Melissa Josephson, Diana is at the home of Janet and David Kohll, 107 S. 128 SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m, TSS Awards Manvitz, Tamara Meyers, Adam Rosen, Jamie Plz, 7:30 p.m. Shabbat; Kiddush will be sponsored by Beth El; SATURDAY: Shabbos services, 8:45 a.m.; Skog and Stephanie Wilson, The Oneg Shabbat TSS (Torah and Siddur Skills) Program, 10 a.m. will be sponsored by Marti and Jim Harris in honor Kiddush is sponsored by Sisterhood; Pirkei Avot (Last session of the school year); K'tantan (Kof the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Leanne class with Rabbi Kutner, 7:45 p.m.; Mincha, 3rd grade) 10:45 a.m.; Shabbat Story Time (pre-K 8:15 pan.; Havdalah, 9:30 p.m. Harris, and by parents of the Graduates. SUNDAY: Services, 9 a.m. and 8:25 p.m. Last and younger), 11 a.m.; Mishnah study session with SATURDAY: Bagels and Bible, 9:80-10:15 a.m. Rabbi Drazen, 8:05 p.m., followed by MinhaPlease join us as we continue our study of the Book day of Sunday School. Ma'ariv and Havdalah, 8:35 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Services, 7 a.m. and 8:25 p.m. of Ruth. Services, 10:30 a.m. Leanne Harris will SUNDAY: Services, 9 a.m.; Torah Trope Class for WEDNESDAY: Talmud Class with Rabbi become a Bat Mitzvah. upcoming B'nai Mitzvah students and their parents, Kutner, 7:30 p.m. SITTER SERVICE 9:16-10 a.m., call Cantor Berkovits, 492-8550, for **Call the office to make reservations for the Available for Shabbat services Friday evening more information; Perek Yami, 10:15 aatu The group and Saturday morning, as well as Sunday morn- dairy lunch on the second day of Shavuot, continues it's study of the Book of Job, led by Marty ings when there is Religious School, Please make Tuesday, May 29. Shukert. reservations through the Temple office. Cost is $2 WEEKDAYS; Services, 6:55 a.m. and 0:80 p.m. per family. There are no facilities for infants. in the Chapel. Join us every day for breakfast. ADULT EDUCATION PR1B SITTER SERVICE. - , CONGREGATION B'NAI JESHURAN THURSDAY, May 24: Adult Study with Rabbi Available every shabbat morning from 10 tun. to SOUTH STREET TEMPLE . Stiel, 10-ll!30 sum. The focus will be on. the theothe conclusion of services. This program is funded by iVIeinlier ill'llio I'niim of A m r r i c m Hebrew logical and historical perspectives of Reform Conniej'.Kiuns the Early Childhood Development Committee and Judaism. 20(» I S. 20th St., Lincoln, NE (»85O2-2797 welcomes children ages 18 months-kindergarten. 135-8004 jewishnelmiskn.org • ADULT EDUCATION ' Adult B'nai Mitzvah Glass, 7J30 p.m, Services officiated by Cantor Michael Weiaser. WEEKEND OP SONG . ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME FRIDAY? Sabbath Eve service, 7s45 p.m. F r i d a y , May 18, 6 p.m.; Special musical SATURDAY! Services, 9 a.m., led by Steve Teacher Recognition Sabbath Kabbalat Shabbat service followedby dinner. Riekes. Services are held in the Herbert Goldston SATURDAY: Torah Study, 10 a.m.-nooia; Game Saturday, May 19, 8s30 a.m.; Youth Choir in Chapel, followed by Kiddush. Night, 6 p.m, concert, at services, SUNDAY: Hebrew School, 9 a.m., Religion* Sunday, May 20, t l a.m.: BKSTT Student and School, 10 a.m.; Planting Day, 10 a.nuj Open rfft Bf House for Cancer Society, 1-4 p.m. CHABAD HOUSE SHAVUOT SERVICES MONDAY; Adult Hebrew Study/Movies, 7 p.m. o i ' l l l C WOi l i l u i d i - ( h i l i . u Sunday, May 27: Temple Israel joins Beth El; TUESDAY: Conversion class, 7-8:80 p.m. program begins at 7;45 p.m. lH(i(> So. 120th St., Omaha, NE <»8.l44-Mi U> WEDNESDAYS AA Meeting, library, 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 28 (First Day Shavuot): Phono: MO-lSOO E-MAIL -thiibiuKfinoI.eom Services, 9:80 num.; Minho/Ma'ariv, 6 p.m. WEBSITE: ww.w.chabudcentcrs.com/oinnhu Tuesday, May 29 (Second Day Shavuot): BEYT SHALOM Morning Services, 9;80 a.m. Yizkor and memorial Services conducted by Rabbi Mendel Katssman. An Affiliate of tlu« plaque dedication; Minha/Ma'ariv, 8:50 p.m. MONDAY-FRIDAY: Services, 7 a.m, SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m. 3012 S. 1 lOtli St., P.O. Box 241.130, MONDAY: Genesis Lunch Series, 11:45 a«m.Omaha, NE «8124-5130 B'NAI ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE 1 p.m.; Fundamentals of Jewish Thought and plumo: 758-9233 018 Mynsttii1 St., Council Bluffs, IA Practice, 7-8:30 p.m. at the JCC. http://\velconu'.to/beytshalom/ 5150:M>7(ifi TUESDAY: A Tale of Two Souls, 9:30-11 &.m,, Phone: 1J22-4705 t'-maH: docjeb@ftol.ooni FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat, 7:30 p,m. Special Bais Medrash, 7 p.m. end-of-school service. FRIDAYS Services, 7^0 p.m. Discussion Topic SUNDAY & TUESDAY: Religious School at the will be "Is Rabbi Kripke's recent comment on the JCC. nature of God for real?" Oneg Shabbat and kidOFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE dush will follow. 25th and Capehait, Omaha, NE 08113-5000 -2U4-6051' FRIDAY: Services, 7:30 p.m. TIFERETH ISRAEL
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Beth El Synagogue will host a joint Shavuot observance on Sunday, May 27, when Temple of .(Ioiiso.rvfl.tive >lii<lai.sni Israel joins with them at the Synagogue to cele3219 Sheridan Blvd.,'Lincoln, NE.«85O2-523fi brate the festival in song, services and study—the 423-850J) traditional components of Z'man Matan Torateynu Services conducted by Rabbi Stanley M. Rosenbaum. -the Time for Giving Our Torah. The program for the evening includes "A Very Minyan, Monday & Thursday, 7:15 ajai. Special Concert," 7;45 p.m. FRIDAY: Early Family Service, 6 p.m., followed This musical melange features Cantor Emil by dinner honoring Rabbi Rosenbaum for Doctor of Berkovits and Hazzan G. Michael Horwitz of Beth Divinity degree from JTS. El Synagogue and Cantor Jennifer Blum of Temple SATURDAY! Services, 9:30 a.m. Israel The concert, in the Beth El Sanctuary, will MONDAY, May 21: Perek Yomi, 7:80»9 p.m. feature dueta and trios in Hebrew and English, Discussion will be on the book of Job. selections from Hallcl plus modem settings from SHAVUOT the Book of Ruth. Since both Hazzan Horwitz and Sunday, May 27, 8 p.m. Tikkun Leil Shavuot— Torah study with Rabbi Rosenbaum, "Getting to Cantor Blum will be leaving Omaha this summer, the Heart of Greatness." Thomas Evnen will be this concert may be the last time these three voices are heard together at Beth El. confirmed during services. Minha/Ma'ariv Services, 8:45 p.m., will be conMonday, May 28: Morning services, 9:30 a.m.? ducted by all clergy from Beth Kl und Temple Israel. Mincha/Ma'ariv, 8 p,ni, Between services and Htudy, in keeping with the , Tuesday, May 20: Morning services, 0:30 a.m., traditional Shavuot milk-bused menu, a Cheese Yizkor,
Cake and Ice Cream Social will be held, Tikhun, 9i30p,m, . , . .... Late»m'ght study is part of the Shavuot tradition. This year's Tikkun Leil Shavuot offers the community an opportunity to learn with Rabbi Drazen, Rabbi Azriel, Cantor Berkovits, Hazzan Horwitz, Scott Littky, and Larry DeBruin. They will tackle a variety of topics as far ranging as "Seeing the Thunder, Hearing the Lightening;" "To Run, to Run, rChaim!;" "Shavuot: its Impact on Jewish Music." According to Beth El's Rabbi Paul Drazen, "This joint program will give UB a wonderful opportunity to be involved in celebration of one of the major holidays of the year. With music, worship, study and food there is something for ail the senses," "Shavuot is a holiday of consecrating one's self to Judaism," said Temple Israel's Rabbi Azriel. "Coming together as one community is the reenacting of the assembly that took place at the bottom of Mount; Sinai many years ago. This year, let's do it again!"
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Yom Yerushalayim? A few years ago, this joke circulated via e-mail, "The theme of most Jewish holidays is: 'They tried to kill us; we won. Let's eat!m The joke rings with just enough truth to elicit a laugh. While it doesn't apply to Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah or the upcoming holiday of Shavuot (which celebrates the receiving of the Torah), this could describe Hanukkah, Pesach, Israeli Independence Day or Yom Ha'atzmaut...and Yom Yerushalayim. Translated directly as Jerusalem Day, Yom Yerushalayim celebrates the more than 3000-year history of Israel's capital. The city was captured from the Jetrasites by David, who later reigned as king. However, it was his son, Solomon, who built the first Temple (where the Islamic Dome of the Rock now stands). The Jewish community of Omaha will celebrate Yom Yerushalayim for the first time this Sunday, May 20, on the campus of the Jewish Community Center, Beginning with a kosher picnic at 5 p.m., the event also features Jewish rock singer Tehuda' in an outdoor con-
cert starting at 6 p.m. During intermission, this year's award winners will be recognized: Volunteers of the Year for the Jewish Federation and the Centers of Excellence; Teen Leaders Robbie Epstein and Rebecca Murow; and the National Council of Jewish Women, who collaborated with Jewish Family Service to win the Community Service Award. Yom Yerusalayim represents another opportunity—to show the rest of the world our support for Israel. Besieged by violence from Palestinians, including the latest killing of two 14-year-old boys who were bludgeoned to death, the Israel Defense Forces have shown remarkable restraint. While inaccuracies continue to be aired on CNN and reported by Reuters and others, we need to stand up a n d be counted as friends. Let the world know we will not allow Israel to stand alone in her time of need. Let the Palestinians know we will not abandon our family in Israel. And let Israelis know we will continue to lobby Congress a n d t h e President in support of America's longstanding relationship with t h e only democracy in the Middle East.
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reveal details of expenditures.Allegations of graft, corruption and outright theft of public funds are made by people on the inside. Not long ago one of the PA leaders was assassinated by his own people who had become impatient with his corruption. Where this will end it is difficult to say. Will Arafat be ousted by more moderate elements, who will seek a reasonable peace? Or more likely, by more extreme elements, who will plunge the area into war. It is becoming increasingly clear, there ia no economic justification for the creation of an independent state. It can never become self-sufficient. Other Arab states are not interested in becoming its financiers. Where will the starving population get food? How long will foreign states and the United Nations continue to pour funds into a bottomless pit, especially when they recall that during the Gulf War, Arafat voiced support for the Iraqi dictator. The fate of the Palestinian people is tragic, but the Arabs brought it upon themselves. In 1947 they could have had a state as proposed for them by the U.N., with international support. They refused, and declared war on Israel. They could have had a peace treaty with Barak, with assurances of cooperation from a friendly, neighboring Israel, but they turned their backs on that, too. An independent state of Palestine is simply nonviable. Realizing that, Arafat has again and again postponed its formal establishment. It is now clear that establishment of an independent state is going to solve no problems, and will only create more.
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There is reason to believe that if Arafat had signed at that point, guaranteeing a peaceful relationship, the Israeli public would have endorsed Barak's deal, despite its concessions. A true peace would have been considered worth the sacrifices entailed. But Arafat wanted more. The negotiations collapsed, and the public swept Sharon into office. Today the Palestine Authority is on the verge of bankruptcy. It is unable to cover its own administrative and operational costs. It is also unable to assure economic stability for its population. As a result of the continuing violence, Israel keeps the borders closed to prevent infiltration of terrorists; there is little likelihood that large numbers of Palestinians will be able to find jobs in Israel, as in the past. Unemployment has gone way up. There is no domestic industrial growth. Income which had been expected from Israel, by agreement, is being held up because of the continued rioting and terrorism. Dependence on Israel has never been more effectively demonstrated. To Complicate matters even more, Israeli merchants who had previously done business with the Palestinians now claim the latter have welshed on paying some $48 million of debts, and the Israelis demand their government deduct this sum from amounts which Israel had offered to pay the PA. • Haifa year ago the neighboring oil-rich Arab states offered to contribute a billion dollars to meet the, human needs of the Palestinian population. Very little has been, sent because Arafat refuses to
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In the Face of Middle East Terror, BBYO May Leave B'nai B'rith America's Silence is Deafening in Quest for independence, Cash
by STEPHEN M. FLATOW
I woke to the news on Wednesday, May 9, that two Israeli boys, ages 14, were "found bludgeoned to death in a cave." Palestinian terror is on the loose and, once again, one of the victims was an American citizen. Jacob Mandel's family had moved to Israel from Silver Spring, MD, just a few years ago, The families of other American victims of Palestinian terrorism, mine being one of them, have asked the US government to do various things when we have lost our loved ones to terror overseas. In the case of my daughter, Alisa, killed at the age of 20 in a suicide bus bombing, I didn't have to ask then President Bill Clinton to send the FBI to the Middle East to investigate her death-he did it on his own pursuant to provisions of American anti-terrorism laws. Unfortunately, the Palestinian Authority barred the FBI team sent to Israel from investigating the bombing in Palestinian-controlled Gaza. But America's efforts to combat terrorism do not end with the FBI. Many people are surprised to learn that the US State Department maintains a website: www,dssrewarcls.net, that lists the names of Americans killed overseas in terrorist attacks and offers rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction in those cases. Peter E. Bergin, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security and Director of the Diplomatic Security Service at the Department of State, said in 1998 that the Counter Terrorism Rewards Program "is a very important weapon m our arsenal for reducing the threat of international terrorism." He even went so far as to outline three objectives of tlie rewards program—to offer rewards up to four million dollars for an airline-related incident, rewards to gain information to arrest terrorists who have committed acts against Americans or American interests, and to let the public know of the U.S. Government's commitment to continue the fight against international terrorism. Bergin said he
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NEW YORK (JTA)--One of North America's largest Jewish youth groups will strike out on its own if a resolution in its parent organization passes today. Under the proposed plan, B'nai B'rith Youth Organization, a non-denominational group with an estimated 20,000 members in North America, would become a separate non-profit entity and not just a department of B'nai B'rith International. While it was previously known that B'nai B'rith was likely to cut funding for BBYO, the idea of the youth group becoming an independent organization only recently became an official proposal. Like Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life and the Anti-Defamation League-other programs created by B'nai B'rith then became independent-BBYO would maintain a relationship with B'nai B'rith, but would have its own board, budget and fund-raising apparatus. The move, to be voted on May 18, which has the backing of B'nai B'rith's president, executive committee and youth commission, is expected to help the youth group raise money. And money is badly needed, as BBYO's financially struggling parent, B'nai B'rith, has steadily cut allocations in recent years. In fact, BBYO's 39 regions recently learned that due to B'nai B'rith's financial woes, as of July 1 they were likely to lose all their funding-approximately $2 avillion-from the parent organization. An independent BBYO is expected to be more attractive to major donors and foundations, many of whom were reportedly alienated by the fact that currently all gifts to BBYO have to be channeled through B'nai B'rith. (Here in Omaha, while BBYO Director Rachel Shkolnick is looking for alternate ftoding, "the community is very supportive of BBYO." Adult Board Flatow in an attorney in New Jeney. His daughter, chairman Lisa Epstein added, " I hope they do not do Alina, wm a gtudent in Itrwtl whfn h«r public bun wan attached by an Ixhimic jihad mtic.UU1, bomber on April 0, away with the summor truvol and leadership proRHUMB. It would bc>, a great loss for our kids.")
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illiiiiiiii! Does a penguin named Victor mean anything to you. If so, please note the first ever reunion of Missouri Valley Federation of Temple Youth (MoWTY), now known as NFTY-MO Valley, is set for Labor Day weekend in St. Louis. Reunion organizers are seeking former MoVFTY members from the years 1948-2000, from Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa and Illinois (outside of the Chicago area). The MoVFTY Reunion weekend begins Friday, Aug. 31, with a Shabbat service and Oneg Shabbat for each decade. Following Shabbat services on Saturday, Sept. 1, there will be a kiddush luncheon, song session, Havdalah, dinner and a concert of contemporary Jewish music. A family picnic will be held on Sunday, Sept. 2. For more information, reservations or to make contact with old friends, visit the reunion's website: http://movftyreunion.briiner.org or call Ronnie Brockman at 1-314-469-8034. Gmahans among members of the graduating class at the University of Nebraska Medical Center recently: Receiving Doctor of Medicine degrees were: Dr. Joshua M. Cooper, son of Dr. Ron and Cheryl Cooper; and his wife, Dr. Emily Cooper, daughter of Joel and Sharon Larmore of Elkhorn; Dr. Susan. PeHman, wife of Dr. Isaac Witkowski and daughter of Richard and Beverly Fellman; and Dr. Beau S. Konigsberg, son of Dr. Harvey and Marilyn Konigsberg. Jeff Zabin, son. of Harold and Phyllis Zabin, is the co-author of The Seven Steps to Nirvana -Strategic Insights into eBusiness Transformation, with Mohan Sawhney. Zabin is an independent writer and speaker and a research fellow with DiamondCluster International, Sawlmey is the McCorkmick Tribute Professor of Electronic Commerce and Technology and director of the
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TheSaladiif Syndrome by Rabbi BERNARD SOLOMON RASKAS
allowed the Patriarch of Jerusalem to collect Saddam Hussein has been billing himself as a holy objects from churches and transfer them to "second Saladin," a clear propaganda device. Tyre. Until the day he died, Hafez Assad, the late In general, he was most tolerant, permitting Syrian president, saw the State of Israel as an Christians to leave as prisoners of war. entity to be destroyed much as Saladin had shatAccording to Judah al-Harizi, a noted Hebrew tered the Crusader empire, Yasser Arafat uses a poet in Spain and a world traveler, Saladin stock phrase: "We will return to Jerusalem and to issued a manifesto in 1190 in which he called Al Aqsa as Saladin did." upon Jews to settle in Jerusalem. Their presIndeed, ever since the Al Aqsa intifada broke ence in the city had been prohibited during its out, Saladin, the liberator of Jerusalem during occupation by the Crusaders. the Crusader period, has had a renaissance. The Jgt "1 Indeed, when Al-Harizi visited Jerusalem in Palestinians have resurrected him and use him as '^ 1216, he found an important Jewish community a role model. i* composed of immigrants from France, the Uriya Shavit has written an extensive article in Maghrib, and the former inhabitants of Ha-aretz, an Israeli newspaper, about him. Based *"**•; Ashkelan. on a great deal of research, she has written a balWhen Saladin conquered Jerusalem, the anced study of the man and the myth. humiliating defeat stunned Europe arid left the Saladin, a son of a Kurdish soldier, was given Christian world in utter shock. The king of the name "Yussaf" at birth in 1138. Since his Sicily dressed in mourning; Pope Urban III died father was a military commander in a Syrian of sorrow. Preparations for the Third Crusade army, he spent his childhood there and became an The Dome of the Rock is also known as and the campaign to restore the Holy City to excellent polo player and hunter. Christianity began immediately. Photo by Jack Hazut. He drifted into the army and in 1167 joined his In December 1187 the Crusaders attacked uncle in a campaign in Egypt, Two years later he military campaign of his life. His first move was to became the vizier at a time when the Crusader con- engage the Crusader troops led by Guy DeLuignan. Muslim ships, besieging Tyre. Saladin, realizing he Saladin fought this army in the open fields of had lost the battle, ordered his armies to retreat. quest of the "Holy land" humiliated the Muslims, Eventually forces led by England's King Eichard Hittim near Tiberias. -who had controlled the area for 400 years. I lived on Kibbutz Lavi with my family for a sum- the Lion-Hearted won battle after battle, attesting In an interesting aside, we learn from Abu Usaybi'a, a friend of Abraham ben Moses ben mer, and every morning when I stepped outside to the weakness in Saladin's empire. In early Maimon, that Maimonides was the court physician and looked at Karnal Chimm, "the horns of November the Crusader forces set off for Jerusalem and were poised to seize the Holy City. to Saladin and his son al-Malik al-Afdal during this Hittim," Saladin's strategy became clear. On July 3, 1186, the heat was oppressive and time. Both men respected and honored the great After tortuous negotiations, the two battle-weary weighed down on the armored knights. This infer- armies signed a truce. Saladin recognized the new Jewish physician and scholar. Rulers across the globe had noted the Muslim no was augmented when the Muslim troops torched Crusader state stretching from Tyre to Jaffa, He world's weakness, and so it was that Pope Urban II the fields. The battle ended in total disaster for the gave Christians the right to come on pilgrimage to in 1096 launched the First Crusade to conquer Crusaders and lifted the morale of the Muslims. Jerusalem. Then Saladin returned to Damascus Syria and Palestine. Knights and peasants joined Saladin became a conquering hero as he rode into and retired. the endeavor and attacked Jews on the way to the Tiberias and ended Crusader rule there. Saladin died in 1193, In 1229 Jerusalem returned Three months later Saladin imposed a siege on to Christian hands and Emperor Ferdinand II was Holy Land, When they reached the Al Aqsa Mosque, "the Jerusalem. The city's inhabitants were in a panic. crowned king of the city. The empire that Saladin Franks slaughtered more than 70,000 men, among Priests walked on top of the walls of the city under had left behind was worn out and battered. them a large number of imams and Muslim schol- a barrage of arrows from Saladin's army, holding Several years ago when I was in Istanbul, I visitars," wrote the historian Ibn alrAthir. In subse- aloft what remained of the, "True Cross," Saladin ed Saladin's grave, which is next to his wife's. As I quent Crusades the Christian hold on the Holy dug a tunnel under the northern wall, filled it with looked at their interesting tombstones, I wondered trees, and set them afire, causing the wall's col- about the man and the myth and whether he would Land was strengthened. Strongest of all was the Kingdom of Jerusalem, lapse. approve the way his name is invoked today. When Saladin entered the city, he went to Al which for 18 years beginning in 1162 was ruled by Rabbi Bernard Solomon Raskax is Rabbi Almaric, a talented and able administrator. Thus Aqsa for Friday prayers on October 9, 1187. He Saladin grew up when Islam's anger at the West removed all signs of Christianity from Haram al Laureate of the Temple of Aaron in St. Paul, -MN, Sharif (the Noble Sanctuary) on the Temple Mount and Distinguished Visiting Professor in Religious was at a peak. at Macalester College, He is the author of After many victories, Saladin turned his view and forbid Christians and Jews from entering Studies the recently published book, Seasons of the Mind, a there, He did not touch the Holy Sepulcher and toward Jerusalem. He embarked on the greatest collection of 100 short articles.
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Habitat for Humanity Gets a Hand from YJO by PAM MONSKY Federation Communications Director, m. , ..i,.,, • YJO (Young Jewish Omaha) will help Habitat for Humanity celebrate its 25th anniversary by assisting in framing a new house on Sunday, J u n e 3. Two shifts, 8s80 a,m.«12 p,m., and' 12:45-4 p.m,, will be working on the five-bedroom house at 4432 Decatur St. Lunch will be served at noon for both shifts. Volunteers may bring tape measures, nail pouches, work gloves, hammers, pencils and speed squares if they have them, Tools will be provided for those who need them. Tennis shoes with socks or work boots, as well ae plenty of sunscreen, are recommended. YJO is a social, educational and social action group for Jewish singles and couples ages 25-40. It is a program of the Jewish Federation of Omaha. Please R.S.V.P. to YJO Director Sharon Kirehenbfiuni as soon as possible at 334-6485. Only 10 people per shift can volunteer, ao reservations are needed by Monday.
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, Three Beth El members were given special recognition during Shabbat morning services on May 11, The awards were made in two categories — volunteer work and religious growth — and were presented by Rabbi Paul Drazen, Howard Epstein, Beth El President, and Scott Littky, the synagogue's Education Director, Beth El's Executive Board selected Michael Hoberman as recipient of the 2001 President'sAward. This award is given annually to recognize outstanding volunteer work by a member. "Michael is certainly deserving," said Epstein. "He assumed the major role in organizing Beth El's Purim Carnival, serves without pay as a substitute teacher in our school and spearheaded BESTT's Kosher for Passover Coffee fundraiser. "Michael can be found at the synagogue whenev- Julie Phillips, right, Director of Friedel er an event is taking place. He takes photos, helps Jewish Academy's ArtSraart program, helps clear tables and sets up the room. Whatever the kindergartners Brookellen Sideris, left, and occasion, he is always ready to help." Alyssa Gerber glue bits and pieces onto a Fred Kader, chairman of the Beth El Ritual background as they create an assemblage. Committee, received the Earl Siegel Award, given Friedel students recently completed an art annually to recognize service to the synagogue by a unit on Louise Nevelaon, a Jewish sculptor board member. best known for her assemblages. Their indi"Life at Beth El centers on Jewish ritual of all vidual and group works are on display types," said Epstein, "so the Ritual Committee t h r o u g h Jim© 16 in the JCC Gallery. takes on special importance. Fred has been the ArtSmart Is funded in part by a grant from man behind the scenes, working closely with Rabbi the Esther K. Newman Memorial Fund. Drazen, Cantor Berkovifcs and Hazzan. Horwitz to help make sure the congregation is ritually on track. His efforts have been tireless." BIRTH The Selwyn Roffman Award for Religious Growth went to Bill Cohen, who attends minyan regularly and made a special effort to learn to lead services. Mclinda and Todd Armstrong of Davie, FA, "We can. now count on him to regularly lead our announce the May 8 birth of their daughter, Minyanaires in prayer," said Epstein, "Our week- Brooklyn Gyode, day minyans are better than ever because of dediBrooklyn has a brother, Logan, age 3, cated leaders like Bill Cohen," Grandparents are Michelle Dloogoff of Glendale, According to Epstein, Beth El is fortunate to WI; Steven Dloogoff of Coconut, Grove, FL; have a large pool of dedicated volunteers who "give Portialoo Armstrong of LaOroms, Wl; and Forclio a littlo oxLru of Ihumadvua to help Iho synagogue AruiBlroug of West Sulom, Wl, and their fellow Jews. Michael, Fred and Bill -Oreafc-grandmothar is Bms AronofF of Omaha. find other members like them -» form the heart of our synagogue. They help carry us from strength to strength."
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An Ode to Sorrel Leaves to Liven up Much-neglected Schav for Shavuot by LINDA MOREL-
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What Do Hollywood Films Say About Jews?
Schrager Family Endowment Rewards Excellence at the Blumkin Home
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Through the generosity of Jack Schrager and Ms family, employees of the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home will have an opportunity to be recognized and rewarded for the care they provide to the Jewish elderly. Schrager started a special fund in memory of Ms wife, Sonia, a former resident of the Blumkin Home. Through a committee process, employees can receive monetary rewards based on merit. Members of the committee will meet quarterly to review recommendations. In order to be considered for the award, two individuals each quarter must meet specific criteria set by the administrative staff. From this group of nominees-, one person will be chosen as Employee of the Year.
Just as every successful film is followed by a sequel. Dr. Steven Skulsky returns for a sequel to bis talk on "Significant Moments in Jewish. Men's BelationsMps", givea last fall at the Jewish Family Service Men's Forum. His -follow-up talk on *Nachas and Tsorus: Gaining Insight from Films on Jewish Life* is Dr. Steven Skuisky slated for Sunday, May 20,10 aan.-noon, in the Social Hall at the Jewish Communiiy Center. Learn about fee bighs and lows of Jewish, lives as presented in films by a true movie buff and psychologist Dr. Skelsky. Workshop partitipaBfcs will view movie clips and analyze American Jewisb. life as seen through the eye of the camera. "Six months after tae Men's Forum, men are still Currently, the State Department issues several talking about how much they enjoyed Dr. reports that touch on Palestinian actions. The most Skalsky's presentation* stated Steve Stiei, direct is the Palestine Liberation Organization Executive Director of JFS. T h e suggestion we to open it up Commitments Compliance Act, wfaica twice a year received on how to saake it better was to both men and women* so we did.3* chronicles Palestinian actions against Israel. The latest PLOCCA report, released last month, Dr. Skuisky will use a number of modern films aroused controversy by reporting that Palestinian such as The Chosen, Avolon, Fiddler on the Roof, Authority "security forces instigated and partici- Enemy of Mine and The Pawn Broker,tomention a pated in anti-Israeli violence" — without directly few, to demonstrate life issues in Jewish individulinking the violence to PA President Yasser Arafat. als, couples and families. Other State Department reports that assess Using film clips as examples. Dr. Skuisky will Palestinian violence are the Patterns of Global outline life's joys and crises, and ways that facing Terrorism Report, released earlier this month, and the them can facilitate emotional growth. A combinaForeign Terrorists Organization list, due in October. tion of scenes from films with aspects from stories Ackerman said legislation is needed to impose in the Bible utilized as a wealth of images of soul sanctions because he does not believe the State growth will be used in this workshop. Department will do that on its own. "I would susThe workshop is free and open to the public. For pect, rather strongly, that the Toreign Terrorists more information or to make a reservation, call Organization list "is not going' to declare the PLO a JFS at 330-2024. terrorist organization," Ackerman said.
Barbara Gottlieb, Jewish Senior Service's Executive Director, stated, "I am extremely appreciative to the Schrager Family. The Home lias never had a fund whereby employees are rewarded for the wonderful work they do. "Our industry is faced with competition in the general labor market and the nursing market,'* she added. "Any veMcle we can use to show staff" now much we appreciate them is a good one." Visitors, families, staff and residents are welcome to submit names of employees whom they believe deserve to be honored for their performance, Eecommendation forms can be found at t i e front desk of the Home. Completed forms may be returned to Lenora Lancaster, Executive Assistant. For more information, call 334-6511.
Bills Would Force FLO, Lebanon t o Shape yp by MATTHEW E. BERGER
WASHINGTON (JTA) - Two pieces of legislation under consideration in Congress could change the way the United States interacts with Israel's neighbors. The first bill, sponsored by Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-N.Y.), would require the State Department to assess whether the Palestinian Authority is complying with its obligations under peace agreements with Israel — and, if not, to impose sanctions. Also under consideration is a bill to limit nonhumanitarian aid to Lebanon if it does not secure its border with Israel. Ackerman's bill, the Middle East Peace Commitments Act, would add teeth to current State Department reports that chronicle Palestinian actions but do not make judgments about their compliance with peace agreements, and do not impose consequences. His bill "goes a mile further," Ackerman told JTA. "This helps us all to see clearly what the facts are and whether or not there have been violations."
The Jewish Federation of Omaha is proud to nominate the following community members for positions of leadership on the boards of the Jewish Federation of Omaha and its Centers of'Excellence:' ELECTION 2 0 0 1 INFORMATION for the Jewish Federation of Omaha and its Centers of Excellence
JOINT ANNUAL MEETING May 22, 2001 -7:30 P.M. Jewish Community Center, 333 South 132nd Street Note: Nominations of additional candidates for officers and board positions for the Federation must be handled by written petition signed by at least 15 Federation members and filed with the Federation Secretary no later than May 21,2001. The candidates must endorse the petition. Nominees as presented by the Federation and Centers of Excellence Nominating Committees: JEWISH FEDERATION OF OMAHA OFFICERS & CHAIRMEN: President Forrest Krutter Vice President/Secretary Robert Lepp sfA. Vice President , ..". ^fJ.'.},^ Jane Rips Vice President ^.l^.Tl^Cy^.Z..:/. Suzanne Singer Treasurer !*^.;AJ_«V',-..^ Robert Eisenberg Past President ^..L-A.xr^r:.....-. Howard Kooper Foundation Chairman -..=.-...?...I..:.-......'." .-f.............. Blaine Roffman Budget and Allocations Chairman Robert Eisenberg Building and Grounds Chairman ...Sorin Juster Marketing Committee Chairman Margo Riekes Young Jewish Omaha Chairman Stacie Brodkey Overseas/Israel Chairman Zoe Riekes Planning & Evaluation Chairman Steve Pitlor Director Paul Shyken Jewish Press Chairman Fred Tichauer
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