Olympic Swimmer Lenny Krayzelburg Addresses Young Leadership
NY Times Columnist Tom Friedman Headlines Federation Community Event
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Thomas Friedman, Foreign Affairs Columnist for the New York Times, wii! address the Omaha Jewish community on Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Central, as the keynote speaker for the Community Campaign Event. Combining the tenacity of a star reporter with the knowledge of a historian, Friedman brings the drama of global political and economic affairs home to the American public. Friedman's syndicated column is carried weekly in the Omaha World-Herald. Friedman is also the best-selling author of two highly acclaimed books. From Beirut to Jerusalem, and The Lexus and the •; Olive Tree. The KripkeFederation Library will, hold a discussion group on Friedman's books on Oct..: 18. Thomas Friedman In addition to Friedman's community address, the Jewish Federation's baum at 334-6485, or 2001 Humanitarian of the Year Award will be pre-
Lenny Kxayzelburg, the Jewish swimmer who captured three gold medals at the 2000 Olympic Games, will speak to the Jewish Federation's Young Leadership Division Sept. 20, 6-7:30 p.m. at the French Cafe. In addition, the Lois Jeanne Schrager Memorial Young Leadership Award will be presented to Sally Zipursky; David Gilinsky will receive the first Bruce Fellman Memorial Young Leadership Award at the event. Young Leadership Chairmen Michael Miller and Susie Noddle Levine are eager for Omaha's Jewish young leadership to get together, especially for the opportunity to hear Krayzelburg's inspiring story. Lenny Krayzelburg, the Jewish swimmer who capt u r e d three gold medals a t t h e 2000 Olympic Games, will speak to th.e Jewish Federation's Young Leadership Division on Sept, '-
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"It's been a while since Young Jewish Omaha has had an event," said Levine. "We decided to make a big 'splash' and invite Lenny Krayzelburg, who has become a real Jewish-American hero, to speak to us." Miller added, "Not only will we be meeting Krayzelburg, we'll be presenting the Young Leadership Awards in the presence of their peers. It's a real tribute to Sally and David to be recognized at this unique event." There is no charge to attend this event; however, reservations are required by calling Young Leadership Director Sharon Kirshenbaum at 3346485, or e-mail her at sMrshenbaum^jewishomalia.org. Krayzelburg just returned from the Maccabiah Games in Israel. "I never considered dropping out," he said during a telephone interview from his home in Los Angeles. "It's important to show support for Israel. The unity we have for one another as Jews was evident everywhere at the Maccabiah Games. It was the most incredible event, next to the Olympics, and competing with all Jewish athletes makes it even more unique." Krayzelburg, who was born in the former Soviet Union (FSU), visited Israel for the first time. Born in Odessa, Ukraine, Lenny and his family immigrated to the United States in 1989. The family left the FSU because of the rampant anti-Semitism and the very real possibility that Lenny would be drafted into the Soviet army. He became a US citizen in 1995. Krayzelburg will relate his story in coming to the United States with his family and how he achieved his dream of swimming in the Olympics, complete with setbacks and disappointments, during his address to Omaha's Young Jewish Leadership. Krayzelburg started swimming at the age of eight. By age 10, he was swimming five hours a day as well as running and lifting weights, which most US swimmers don't encounter in their training until they reach college. The Soviet government sponsored his training sessions and, from an early age, (Continued on page 7)
seated to Robert L \ A dinner with Thomas Friedman for the Campaign's top donors wii fee held prior to bis speaking engagement The minimum gift requirement for Pacesetter is $6,000; Jr. Pacesetter, $3,600; Lion of Judah, §5,000; Pomegranate, $1,800; and Ben Gurion Society, $1,000. Serving as Dinner Chairpersons are Sharee and Murray Newman and Mary and Tom Bernstein. The Community Campaign event is free; however, an increased gift to the 2002 Federation Campaign is required to attend. The eveat is chaired by Jeff and Danielle Gordman and Harian and Naacy Noddle. For information, please contact Sharon Kirshene-mail: skirshen-
L.O.V.E. to Celebrate ADL Organizes Tribute to Danes 30th Anniversary by LOIS WINE, JSS Volunteer Coordinator. Miriam Simon, founder of L.O.V.E., will be honored on Sunday, Oct. 7, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at the Regency Fashion Court as LOVE celebrates 30 years of support to the residents of the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. Pearls of Wisdom is the theme of the event, which not only honors Simon but other volunteers who have been an intricate part of the organization. Judy Brookstein, Chairman of the event, explained the theme represents "pearls being the appropriate gift for 30th anniversary and also to signify the wisdom" of the residents of the Home. A special evening is planned with champagne, and appetizers by local chef John Benker. Dave Webber will act as Master of Ceremonies as he introduces entertainment by Tuffy Epstein, the Dancing Grannies, Sweet Adelines and Professional Dancers. A silent auction will be held with items donated by local merchants. Pearl jewelry will be modeled throughout the evening. Watch your mail for your invitation. Cost for this special event is $30 per person. For more information or reservations, caH Brookstein at 493-3642.
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Pennie Z. Davis, left, and Larry Raful, chairman of the Institute for Holocaust Education, ADL, will open the Institute's new Pennie 2. Davis Gallery for H o l o c a u s t E d u c a t i o n . Denmark in October 1943, an exhibit of the rescue of t h e Danish Jews, will open this Sunday, Sept. 9, in the JCC. (Pull story on page 16.)
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HARRY FRIEDMAN Services for Harry Friedman were held Aug. 31 by RABBI MYER S. KRIPKE WWW.JEWIfliOMilllil.Olie at Beth Israel Cemetery. He died Aug. 30. Parashat Ki Tavo Survivors include his wife, Merriam; son, Harold There is no hint in our Sidrah that we are close Friedman of Omaha; son and daughter-in-law, Jim to Rosh Hashanah, the beginning of our New Year. and Cheryl Friedman of Minneapolis; daughter, The same is true for Netzavim, our next Sidrah, Cheryl Smith of Cedar Falls, LA; four grandchil• Need a car, truck or only days away from the new year. The contents of dren and three great-grandchildren. commercial vehicle? the current Sidrah are not necessarily related to o • Need your vehicle(s) the various Holy Days as they occur during the HARVEY D. FERER 4404 S. 84th St. transported to Arizona? year. Thus to note the Holy Days as they come, we Omaha businessman Harvey D. Ferer died Aug. have to choose extra Torah readings. 29 at the age of 75. Services were held at Temple • Experienced broker specializing Even so, there is a striking recognition in our Israel Cemetery on Aug. 31. in orders for a full range of vehicles. Sidrah of the solemnity, the almost disturbing A grandson of the founder of the 116-year-old • Fees include cost plus commission. necessity of special care and specially focused company, Ferer was chairman of the board of attention, at the beginning of a new enterprise. Aaron Ferer and Sons. Call Troy Kleinschmit The new enterprise was crossing the Jordan and Survivors include sons, Aaron and Matthew; son (402)598-0010 actually entering the Land. For 40 years, the full and daughter-in-law, Whitney and Mary Ferer, all concentration of the children of Israel was on this of Omaha; daughter and son-in-law, Allyson Ferer Call now for prices and availability Land. and Andres Dubin of Los Angeles; grandchildren, for vehicle transport to I from Where, exactly, was it? How long will it take to Nicholas and Hannah Ferer of Omaha and Sam Omaha and Arizona reach it? Will we have any difficulty in entering it and Claire Dubin of Los Angeles; sister, Ramelle (other states available) and possessing it? Monsky of Palm Desert, CA. The test, therefore, requires an act of faith as Memorials to the Scleroderma Research they enter. In dramatic fashion, they are to erect a Foundation or Habitat for Humanity. number of steles, great sone "billboards" covered Look to the Ekxgle! with plaster, BO that the words of "this Teaching" DK. SIDNEY COHEN could be written on them. Services for Dr. Sidney Cohen were held Sept. 6 What Teaching? The whole of Torah? The whole at Beth El Cemetery. He died Sept. 2 in Los of Deuteronomy? Part of Deuteronomy? The text Angeles at the age of 93. does not specify, But surely it was to be, at least, A pathologist at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in some of the mitzvot just spoken of. Council Bluffs, Dr. Cohen later worked as a patholWith the new year so quickly upon us, consider ogist in Sioux City, IA, until his retirement in » Great Home Loan Rates & for a moment what we ought to write on the "stone 1980. Lower Costs billboards" of our own Jewish agenda. We have Ho was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude, > New Home Construction personal agenda and family agenda and communi- Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, > Refinancing ty agenda and national agenda and global agenda. Robert and Myra Oberman of Omaha; son and And all of this is in addition to our full and hearty daughter-in-law, Dr. Loren E. and Helen Cohen of Mike Skolkin participation in the agenda we share with other California; grandchildren, Gwen and Eric Qoldfarb M 11820 Nicholas S t American citizens. Responsibilities abound. Do we of Indianpolis and Stuart and Joy Oberman of 402-934-3344 have enough courage and enough spiritual California; three great-grandchildren; and sister, www.securltyfederal.net resources to meet the need? Jean Newman of New Jersey. iff m m s H ' I S sa © n A man was once asked what he did before prayer. Memorials to the Omaha Center for Torah "I pray," he responded, "that I will be able to pray Learning, P.O. Box 24883, Omaha, NE 68124. CLIP & SAVE meaningfully." This is precisely our problem. Do we have a deep enough cache of spiritual resources to free up the Mitzvot: The Focus of Beth El spiritual resources necessary for the tasks before Selichot Observance SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 us? Is our determination sharp enough to cut the Selichot Service with Vicki Juditz, 10:30 a.m. by OZZIE NOQG. Gordian knot? and 8 p.m., Temple Israel Our Sidrah puts it, "When you enter the Land..." Beth El Synagogue will hold its traditional Beth El Selihot Program, 8 p.m., Beth El SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 We have redefined it for ourselves, "when you Selichot service on Saturday night, Sept. 8, L Fall Family Program, noon, Beth El P enter the New Year..." We always say to each 9:30 p.m., in the Chapel, The evening will open I Club 56 & Social Justice Club, noon, Tomple ( other, "Shana Toval" But we cannot dodge the with a presentation by Susie Drazen, Beth EU*s P L.O.V.E. Grandparents Day Celebration, 1:30 p.m. p unarticulated retort: It depends on us and our spir- Program Director, and Barbara Gottlieb, Hesed Sunday Night Dinner Out, 5:30 p.m., Beth Israel & ADL Tribute to Danes & Other Rescuers, • & itual bank account to make it a shana tova, a Committee Chair, who will introduce a new prohappy year and a year of achievement. gram: Repairing the World Through Mitz vot MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 s s What must we write on our stone billboards? "The beginning of the New Year is a perfect time YES Program, 9:30 a.m. A Women's Mission Study Group, noon to look at ways to be God's partners in repairing v v E Jewish Press Committee Meeting, 5 p.m. E the broken world through mitzvot," said Drazen. OTYG Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., at Temple Israel "Doing mitzvot is not the work of an instant a day TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 or a year. It is the work of a lifetime. Sisterhood Luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Beth Israel "This new program offers our members a wide Foundation Board Meeting, 3 p.m. by JEWISH PRESS News S e r v i c e — — — range of opportunities to feed the hungry, visit the JPS Parenting with Love & Logic, 6 p.m. NCJW Board Meeting, 7 p.m. Public radio listeners can tune into the Nebraska sick and extend hospitality. By performing these Executive Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Beth El Public Radio Network (NPRN) on Thursday, acts of loving kindness, both in our synagogue and ADL/CRC Executive Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13, for Remember Us Unto Life, a special pro- in the wider community, we will help make the Board of Trustees Meeting, 7:30 p.m., at Temple gram commemorating the Jewish High Holy Days. world a better place." WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Following the Mitzvot presentation, Selichot The program will be broadcast at 8:40 p.m. after Man Jong Club, U :30 a.m. observance will continue with a dessert reception the BBC News and National Native News. Temple Israel WRJ Fundraiser, noon JFS Tzdakah Project, 2 p.m. The one-hour special from the Radio Foundation at 10:45 p.n>, in the Community Court. Selichot Friedel Brownie Troop Parents Meeting, 4 p.m. is produced by Peabody Award-winner Larry services begin at 11J45 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The £ Youth Group Rehearsal, 4:30 p.m., at Tomple, L Josephson. It features 29 musical selections inter- program is sponsored by the Beth El Synagogue I Board of Commissioners Meeting, 7:30 p.m. I mixed with conversation between Josephson and Hesed Committee. p at Beth Israel . p Rabbi Ismar Schorsch, Chancellor of the Jewish THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Theological Seminary, about the history, liturgy & & Adult [Education 9 a.m., Temple Israel and customs of the High Holy Days, and the value s s of these ancient rituals in the modern age. AM events held at the JCC unless otherwise indicated. The A Log on to
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Wishes for 5762 The Law Committee of the Conservative movement, for example, has issued a statement over current methods of shchitia (kosher slaughtering). While their concern may be justified, they have not offered any alternatives, nor are they proposing to open any kosher slaughterhouses under their own hashgachah. The rabbis who supervise kdshrut all over the world spend as much as 40 weeks a year away from their families, sometimes in primitive conditions with no access to kosher food. Give them a break! The pro-Palestinian and fundamentalist Islamic organizations have latched on to internal criticism like this to accuse kashrut organizations of adding a "Jewish tax" on to food products for the ordinary consumer. While fees from kashrut supervision adds less than one cent to certified products, criticism of the myriad of organizations who handle more than 10,000 facilities annually is misplaced. • Our final wish is for a year free of lashon harah, gossip and slander. As we've mentioned in previous columns, there is no place for this kind of behavior in our community. All of us, from, spiritual leaders and professionals to lay leaders, must set an example by refraining from belittling other Jewish organizations and their members. The old saying, "What goes around, comes around," definitely applies here. Those who spread harmful lies should be shunned by the rest of us, Ushana tova tikatevu! Happy 5762!
As we begin a new year, 5762, in the Jewish calendar, we have an opportunity to set goals for ourselves and our community. Feel free to add your own to this wish list... • Peace in Israel is our number one priority. Though no one seems to have developed a comprehensive plan to end the violence, bring the Israelis and Palestinians back to the negotiating table, we still hope that some miracle will occur. However, the international community, instead of allowing anti-Semitic slurs to dominate a United Nations conference, should use their power to lean on'. Chairman Arafat to crack down on terrorists or the Israeli government will be forced to ratchet up the response. .'• Number two on our list is the hope for promising results from stem cell research. Though President George W. Bush did offer limited access to already existing stem cell lines, breakthroughs, like the University of Wisconsin's ability to create blood cells, might lead to additional discoveries. This scientific research should be allowed to proceed in order to bring relief-to patients and their caregiversfrom some of the most devastating diseases of our time: AIDS, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, diabetes, and even cancer. • In the number three slot, we put respect for all streams of Judaism. Rabbis and lay people must continue to work in areas of mutual concern, while understanding that certain principals cannot be compromised.
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like home than any of the places they visited-though they have already begun lobbying for their next trip to the U.S. One thing I got a big kick out of were the stares that my children would arouse when they spoke Hebrew to each other. Finally, I thought, a legitimate reason to feel different as a Jew in America. That is, while being a religious Jew should seem no stranger to Americanness than being a religious Christian, somehow it feels much more American to go to church on Sunday than it does to go to synagogue on Saturday, just as it feels much more American to celebrate the New Year on Jan. 1 than it does to celebrate it on Rosh Hashanah. Quite unfairly, from the perspective of America's being a country with a separation of Church and State, a religious American Jew never feels quite as American as a religious American Christian (at least this was my perception). So here come my kids with their Hebrew and, suddenly, external appearance meshes with internal experience. Whereas Jews more or less look like their fellow white Americans, my kids' Hebrew immediately branded them as foreigners. Their Hebrew was as strange to Americans as the practice of separating milk and meat dishes. Interestingly, Nathan, our oldest child, went out of his way to speak Hebrew, though his English is
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perfect. He would be playing with hie siblings in the pool, say, in Steamboat Springs, CO, chattering all the while in Hebrew. Then he would turn to a puzzled onlooker and say, "Bet you can't guess where I'm from." But you know what? It turned out that for those all-American-looking kids in Colorado, the fact that Nathan was Jewish was just as exotic as bis being from Israel. Why the confidence in returning to Israel, where the coming year looks at best to be just as difficult as the last? Because a basic reason why we made aliyah still holds; we wanted to be in a place that mattered deeply to us. We could lead financially secure lives in any number of American cities, and we could have the Jewish infrastructure there as well, but to what end? Would it really matter to me if my home city was the best city it could be? Would I get a lot of satisfaction in doing my part to make America a better place for all? I feel called upon to contribute to the general welfare of society in Israel in a way that I didn't in America. And because, thanks to my American education, I understand responsible citizenry to mean not just an adherence to the laws of the land, but to also actively work for the good in that land, I bade my fellow American citizens good luck and returned to my home in Israel.
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OUR MAN IN ISRAEL
BEHIND THE HEADLINES
Top Ten Headlines of the Year
A Circusof Jew-hating
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Haifa—Names make the news. Each year, as Rosh Hashana approaches, we look back over the past year and list the ten new names which broke into headlines. Once listed, a name is no longer eligible; these are all newcomers to the news. Some will quickly fade into obscurity; others may assume their places along with the veterans we read about every day. The past year's list, in alphabetical order: • Alex Averbuch, Russian immigrant pole vaulter, after winning a gold medal at the Russian Winter Athletic Championships in February as an Israeli participant, went on to win a silver medal at the prestigious World Athletic Championship meet in Edmonton, Canada, and took first place at the Athletics Grand Prix at Gateshead, England. • Daniel Barenboim, conducting the Berlin Sfcaatskapelle Orchestra in Jerusalem, violated a pledge he had made not to conduct music by Wagner, and upon completing his program, led the orchestra in a performance of the Overturn from Wagner's Tristan and Isolde. The result was a national controversy. • Mohammad Dura, the 12-year-old Arab boy, held in Ms father's arms, who was killed in Gassa during crossfire between Israelis and Palestinians. Though research left in doubt which aide was responsible for the killing, the boy's picture appeared world-wide as "evidence8 of Israeli e n t i t y ,
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• Margalit Har-Shefi, sent to prison for nine months because she know of plans to assassinate Yitzhak Rabin but did not report them, made fresh headlines when President Katsav announced that he was pardoning her after she had served two thirds of her sentence. While some welcomed the pardon, there was a great outcry from many who objected. • Lenny Krayzelburg, international swimming champion, emerged as the hero of an otherwise lackluster Maccabiah because of the publicity
given to his arrival here at a time when many other athletes cancelled their participation because of the situation. • Lt.-Gen. Shaul Mofaz, Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, more than any of his predecessors in that post, appeared constantly in the news, expressing opinions on matters both military and political. Conjecture was that he had an eye on a political career upon his retirement from the army. • Shalhevet Pass, a 10-month-old Israeli child, was shot in the head and killed by a Palestinian terrorist in March. Her death-shocked the country, and she has come to symbolize many other Israeli children killed deliberately, and not by accident, by Palestinian terrorists. • Omri Sharon, son of the Prime Minister, made his appearance in public life when he served as IUB father's private and personal emissary to meetingH with Yauwr Arafat. Objections to this function, launched in an appeal to t,ho courts, were rejected. • Salluh Tnrif, a Druae, was named the first non-Jewish member of an Israeli government cabinet. He was nominated by the Labor Party, and was designated Minister without Portfolio, in charge of Arab Affairs. Eyed with suspicion in some quarters, he has fchua far managed to avoid political difficulties. * Tit. Itoni Zuckerman, graduating successfully from the Air Fore© pilot course, was hailed as the first woman fighter pilot. Later, it was recalled that five women had earned their wings in the very early days of the SUite, and had flown DC-3o or Dakotas. Zuckormnn was the first woman to pilot a fighter jet. How many of laat year'ts headline™ do you recall? They were: Juatico Aharon Barak, Pope John Paul II, Moahe Katsav, Rabbi Michael Melchior, Ofer Nimrodi, Benny Sela, Adi Sharon, Judge Zvi Tol, Ahmed Tibi and Jiang Zemin.
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DURBAN, South Africa (JTA)--On To their right sat their nemesesa cool and drizzly night in this Indian iarge delegations of Palestinians and Ocean port city, a vast white tent other Arabs who waited excitedly, standing in the middle of a cricket most dressed in secular garb but some field seemed to fit in with the circus in chadors and others with kafftyeh atmosphere of the U.N. World Con- scarves draped around their necks. ference Against Racism, one Jewish The document to be considered includobserver said. ed a litany of alleged sins to be laid at This was no regular circus that had Israel's door-including genocide, ethnic come to town, however, but a vicious- cleansing and apartheid-and the ly anti-Israel, anti-Jewish circus that Jewish contingent was split on strategy. had carried on all week and was Some wanted to walk out and regisabout to reach its apex. ter a symbolic protest, while others It got so bud on Monday, just wanted to give their speech at the halfway through the official govern- allotted time and stay until the end. mental conference that began Aug, 31 The verdict came sooner than expected. and ends Sept. 7, that the United After a chaotic start with procedural States and Israel recalled their dele- disputes that lasted mows than an hour, gations. The U.S. delegation said it it was the fourth speaker, an African would not continue working in such a woman from the Ecumenical Caucus, "racist" anti-Semitic atmosphere. who first broached the Jewish issue. Speaking in Israel, Foreign The speaker wanted to strike from Minister Shimon Peres announced the declaration a passage that the that Israel had decided to withdraw Anti-Semitism Commission had following a "unilateral and ugly pro- inserted: that anti-Zionist rhetoric posal by the Arab and Muslim over the past year had incited violeagues that are united against peace lence against Jews and Jewish instiand for the intifada against Israel. tutions around the world and should "We have instructed our delegation be considered a new form of intiin Durban to como back, home. We Semiti&m, regret very much the very bizarre "I am against anti-Semitism, but I show in Durban," Peres snid, "An am also against the genocide of important convention that is sup- Palestinians,* the woman said. And posed to defend human rights became she wanted the declaration to name a source of hatred." names—that is, to castigate Israel. However, thousands of nongovern- The Jewish delegation immediately mental organizations from around the challenged, but the chairman called world gathered in the white tent to for a vote of the 43 caucus represenhummer out a final declaration afu»r a tatives. weeklon^ preliminary portion of fch& All In ftwr? P<My>®m f«u«fe shofc racism conference. Thanks to Into the air, holding aloft yellow votFalestini-an-led efforts, one issue dom- ing cards. All opposed? The solitary inated discussion-the Mideast conflict, hand of the startled Jewish represenAftor a week spent enduring hate- tative. With that, the members of the filled chants, insults, pamphlets, Jewish caucus rose from their seats. posters, marches and demonstra- After a full week of such treatment, tionn, some three dozen Jewish they could stomach no more, the activists huddled in the first rows. Jewish delegates said afterward.
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Federation, Friedel Forge New Relationship by DIANE AXLER BAUM ~ ~ ~ -
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The Jewish Federation of Omaha, pledging its commitment to maintain a strong day school in Omaha, has entered into a new working' relationahip with Friedel Jewish Academy. Forrest N. Krutter, Federation President, said the new relationship calls for Jewish Educational and Library Services (JELS) to actively oversee Friedel's secular and Judaic education programs, to undertake a comprehensive evaluation of the school's educational direction and to assist in its development, especially in such areas as strengthening the curriculum. Significant steps have been taken already, he said, citing the introduction of the Tel Am Program at the opening of the current school year. "This exciting, internationally-recognized program depends on the proven 'immersion method' of learning language," he explained. In addition, JELS is working on increased participation by all of the community's rabbis in matters of Judaic curriculum development. "We are extremely pleased to be forging this new relationship, with its promise of benefits to our entire Jewish community," said Krutter. "A strong day school is key to this community's well being and growth. We must remember that Omaha's ability to attract new Jewish residents
Krayzelburg (Continued from page. 1) . i •. he wns consul ored an Olympic prospect. Kruyssnlburf; quickly burned the memrinR of hard work nnd dedication. WIIPU the Krayy.dlburgH arrived in the USA, Lenny put his Hwinimim;-ciiroer on hold. lift worked aw a lifefjiiiird and helped maintain the pool at llio local Jewish community center, whore he. innniijf<«d to Hwim junt a few hours a day. H« studied at Fairfax High, a Hchool with no swim lefim, which mnrie it, extremely difficult to f;«l. u oolloge scholarship to continue hit* education, KraysH'lburg finally enrolled at Santa Monica College and, after only one season, won the state junior college titles. His coach at Santa Monica, Stu Blumkin, realized his potential and approached Mark Schubert, head coach at the University of Southern California, After one workout, Schubert accepted Krayzelburg into his program. Since then, his swimming has gone from strength to strength; he won the national title in 1997; the world title, in 1.998; set world records in 1999; and won Olympic gold three times in 2000. Krayzelburg aaid he is anticipating a great time during his upcoming visit here. "I appreciate the opportunity to talk to the young Jewish people in Omaha. This will bo my first trip to Omaha and I'm looking forward to it—the first time anywhere is always fun!" he said.
depends, in large part, on the day school we offer their children. A top quality day school is now considered an absolute requirement by young Jewish parents looking at relocation." Joel Rich, long-time Friedel board member, said the foundation for the new relationahip came from a proposal written jointly by a Friedel Task Force and a Federation Task Force following their careful study of the isaues. The proposal was presented to the faculty and parents of the Academy and approved by the Friedel board at a special meeting on July 31. The Federation Board approved the proposal at its regular monthly meeting on Aug. 28. Sitting on the Academy5 s task force were Maggie Gerber, Juliana Reno, Lloyd Roitatein and Rich. The Federation's task force included Howard Kooper, Past-president; Jan Perelman, Executive Director; Julee Katzman, Liaison for Educational Programming, and Carolyn Novicoff, JELS Executive Director. "Omaha has long been devoted to Jewish education for children and adults alike," Rich said. "By working together, nothing can stop us from developing Friedel into one of the best community day schools in the country."
Federation President Forrest N. Krulter is introduced to Friedel Jewish Academy's new Tat Am program by teacher Elinor Matalon, first-grader Alyesa Gerber and "Ariot," the Lion of Letters. This program is designed to help children learn to read and write Hebrew and is used by many Jewish day schools across the country.
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New Editor Assigned to TeenAge
Speakers "Sought for State Contest
by CAROL KATZMAN, Editor
by BURDETTE BURKHAFtT AUGUST — — — Nebraska high school students have an opportunity to win more than $18,000 in scholarships by taking part in the American Legion's National High School Oratorical Contest. All high school students are eligible to compete in this annual event. Each American Legion Post or school has a contest, and the winner then competes in the District Finals. The 15 district winners will compete in one of four area contests on Dec. 8 and those winners will participate in the State Contest, Jan. 12, 2001in Omaha. Medallions are presented to the top three winners in each District Contest. In addition, district winners are awarded a $100 check upon competing in the area contest, The four area winners advance to the State level of competition, where they can win $1000. The State winner also receives a $1,500 scholarship for appearing in National Final Contest in Indianapolis and an opportunity to win an additional $18,000. This contest was primarily developed to instill a better knowledge and appreciation of the United States Constitution among our youth. Along those -same lines, other objectives include the development of leadership qualities, the ability to think and speak clearly, and the preparation for acceptance of the duties and privileges of U.S. citizenship. For a copy of the rules and additional information, please contact me at the American Legion, P.O. Box 5205, Lincoln, NE, 68505; or calimn at 1402-4(34-0338. Contest rules are also available on the wub site: www.legion.org1.
Jacobson, community volunteer and member of the Press Committee. "After Patty Nogg and I accepted the responsibilities of co-chairing the 2002 Women's Campaign, I realized it was too much to juggle TeenAge, too," Jacobson explained. "However, Jen is so creative and so capable, she is the perfect person for this project and the kids will love her!" TeenAge, which won the Community Service Award from the Jewish Federation in 1996, features the writing, photography, poetry and artwork of 13-18-year olds in the Jewish community. Several "pre-Teen-Age" pages have also published works by students in middle school. The full-page feature runs monthly from September through May, with a double-page spread in June featuring all graduating high school seniors. "I'm very excited about taking on this new responsibility," Gates added, "and hope teens will feel free to contact me with their story ideas, photos and art." The next TeenAge will be published on Oct. 5; work will be accepted through Sept. 21. Gates can of TeenAge. First published in 1994 as a community service of be reached at the Press office, 334-6558 or through the Press, TeenAge has been edited by Joanie e-mail atjgates@5ewishomaha.org1. Since she was a senior at Millard North High School, Jen Gates has worked at the Jewish Press as Production Assist; ant. Now a full-time student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, she has continued working at the Press while carrying a full load of classes and serving as the co-adviser for Temple Israel's Club 56 (as well as teaching Sunday School there!). In addition to her regular production work, which includes Jen Gates page make-up and scanning, Gates has taken on a new responsibility. Starting with this issue, she will be the Editor
UA Youth Program Begins Selection Process by JEWISH PRESS News Service — — . — —
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Two Nebraska students will join 102 others next March for the United States Senate Youth Program in its 40th anniversary program in Washington, D,C., announced Senators Chuck Hagel find Ben Nelson. Student delegates will visit Capitol Hill, the White House, the Pentagon, State Department, Supreme Court and other capital highlights, as well as be briefed by federal leaders. In addition, each delegate will receive a $2000 college scholarship; the program is fuily funded by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. Delegate selection is coordinated by each state's
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Ever have that one experience you know will leave memories in your head I for the rest of your life? Well, that's the trip I and five others from Omaha had a chance to experience this summer. The six of us signed up for a program out of Omaha called ARTZA. We were expecting to go with other teens from Omaha only. Soon after we signed up, we found out that not enough kids signed up for the trip and we were being put with other cities. I took that information in stride and grew more excited to meet all these wonderful people. As the months ran down, the excitement rose. Finally the time of departure camo upon us. We got to Chicago without any problems. Our scheduled wait was five I hours; we then got on the plane and proceeded to the runway. Five and a half hours later we are back at the gate and to a hotel for the night. We reached Israel for the most exciting experience of a lifetime. The first day we arrived, we drove straight to Jerusalem. We went to the Western Wall two times in our first visit; one time was on a Friday night |ind it was crowded with Jews from all over the globe, tt was a uniting experience. We then left for the north. We visited Akko and a Druze village. The food at the Druze village was probably the best food I have ever eaten. Wo stayed that night and the following nights at Kibbutz
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up with the kids from West Palm Beach, FL, to the Tzahar region in the North. We and the Israeli kids played with little Ethiopian kids and helped them have fun jumping rope and swinging. The Ethiopians spoke only Hebrew and their African language. The Americans had to use hand gestures to communicate with the kids. From the north, we traveled all the way south, to Eilat, stopping to pick up the o t h e r groups in Or
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ln attended the f h o Omahans, back row, from left, Keith, Vitally s i t G opening of the Tsyrlln and Paul TsyrHn; front, Rebecca Sternberg, Eila,t. we 16th Macca- S a rah Lynn and Emily Sternberg. went scuba biah Games. diving and There, we heard Ariel Sharon talk about participated in some of the nightlife on the necessity of the people of the the beach. We went repelling in the Diaspora supporting Israel, especially with desert, and than made our way to a the situation as it Is now. Bedouin tent to spend the night, That weekend our group split Into difThe next morning, w© rustled out of ferent groups to spend time at Israelis' bsd at 4:30 a.m. to climb Masada. Tho homes. The group from Omaha ended view of the sun rising over Jordan from
©tew m tfew tt had so much fun together doing camp activities like swimming, fishing, arts and crafts, and archery, t-aoh day had a different thome such as Hawaiian Day or Western Day. At night, there were magic shows, slng-a-longs, dances, and campfiresl Whlla I was at camp, I made so many friendships I know Allle and her camper. Crystal. will last a lifetime! It was truly magical how all the counselors became ness and contentment when you know best friends In a weak. The sense of you have given someone a fun-filled family and love was absolutely incredi- week they will never forget. ble. I learned the little things I did at Tho experiences 1 shared at camp camp can have such an impact on my have become wonderful memories which camper's life and on my own life as well. will be permanently etched In my mind. I could never have even imagined how Thank you, Camp Rainbow, for all the much a 10-year-old girl could teach me smiles, laughter and a truly amazing experience that completely changed my about life in one short week. I have become a totally different per- llfel Also, thank you to Temple Israel for son since I have been back from camp. I your ongoing support of Camp Rainbow, Alllo Is a funlor at Milan* North High have learned to enjoy the moment, not take things for granted, and live life to School, a member of OTYG and Temple the fullest. It is a feeling of total happi- Israel.
JUST ONE WORD? by Rachel Katzman
Tzlppy Russ. counselor, Leora Azrlel ] and Rachel, There's a certain question that has I absolutely no right answer. Numerous times I've been asked, "In one word, how I would you describe your summer?" Are they kidding? I could give them a I million words that could describe my | amazing summer. In July, 1 attended a program called
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Wail. We left for the airport at night and the entire bus ride was an excited buzz of | conversation and good-byes. Part of me was left in Israel, but I gained so much while I was there, too. The message J would like to pass on is that no matter I what happens, Israel needs the support j of the Jewish community. I will never forget I have a home there, If I need it. Keith Is a junior at Westslde High I School, » m/noer of Chalm Walzmann AZA and Tampls term!.
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by Allie Willensky This summer I was a counselor at a sleep-away camp (or terminally-ill children, called Camp Rainbow. Most of the kids had cancer or other blood»r@lated disorders. The camp, located In St. Louis, MO, Is a dream como true for a sick child. It has been called by some "The Happiest Place On Earth." While at camp, they are able to get away from the hospital, j cto what normal kids do, and forget about their illnesses. Most of the counselors come from NFTY-Missouri Valley. I first found out about Camp Rainbow I from my older sister, Amy, who had been a counselor there for four years. I wanted to see for myself what it was all about because it had become such a [ meaningful part of her life. From the moment I arrived at camp, I could see [ why Amy thought this place was so special. My role as a counselor was probably I the greatest experience of my life. For eight days, I was practically a parent for a ten year-old girl named Crystal, We
the east over Masada is one of the most beautiful sites I have had the pleasure to lay my eyes on in this short life of mine. Jerusalem was the next and last stop for this trip. WG spent the last few days touring tho city. That Friday night, we had a very moving experience at the Western
grating the arts, humanities, Jewish studies, and social action for high school students." For my major course I chose a film class, "Hollywood and the Jewish Experience", and my elective was an art class, "Art Beyond Technique: Coloring Outside the Linos". Although I achieved great things at Genesis, my greatest accomplishment was the optional film project I chose to take on. I wrote and directed a film entitled, "Reflections: The Israel Experience." Within the documentary, I interviewed five people. They explained their Israel experiences and how rt affected each of them as a person, as well as a Jew. Although this project saddled me with 16 hours of computer editing, it taught me one of the greatest lessons in life. The hardest thing to do in filmmaking is starting with an idea and developing it into a tangible piece of art. The result
was a diverse explanation of why young people want to cjo to Israel, what they gained from their trip and why they hope to return. I hope to use this as a promotional documentary to recruit teens for trips to Israel. Anothor losson I learned: "If at first you don't succoorl, try again!" Sitting in a dark editing booth for hours on end taught me patience and perseverance. Tho end result was worth it. Genesis was one of the greatest experiences of my life. Not only did I have the opportunity lo make new friends from across the country and across the religious spectrum, I learned that I am capable of reaching my goals. Thank you Genesis for an amazing experience (and my parents lor urging rno to apply). Peace and Happiness! Rachel Is 8 junior at WosMtte High School, a mutmbttr of NCSY and M,Z. Ya&harw 0BQ and Beth Hrmt Syrmgogm.
by Ryan Blumkin. greatest wq9arfaflce«f I have ever had it was wonderful getting to know kfds from all around the world. ) made many friends, and further developed my friendships with the other Omaha participants, This was the first time I went \o Maccabi, and unfortunately, I only have one more year of eligibility. Had I known how much fun and fulfilling the Games would be, I would have gone sooner, f strongly recommend participating to anyone who is considering it, I thought the main reason 1 was going was to play tennis, but I quickly realized it was much more than that. It was about the Jewish faith, Jewish pride, and life-long experiences. Tho sports were a lot of fun to watch, as well as participate in. t was amazed at the amount of competition and the skill level of most the athletes. The evening programs kept everyone occupied, and in good spirits. The host families were very nice, as well as accommodating. I am looking forward to reciprocating In Omaha next year! Ryan 1$ a sophomore a/ Burke High School, a member of AZA #1 Temple Israel.
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Jerusalem's Old City, and celebrate these major events in the life of her family. "How could I not go?** Simon asked herself repeatedly. "How many times do you get to see a granddaughter married?" The daughter of Sarah and Baruch Gold, Dania Gold married- Alon Namdar in Herzliya on a Friday afternoon, Aug. 3. "The setting was magnificent," Simon recounted. "Named Derech Eretz, it looks like the Garden of Eden, with lush foliage and beautiful ponds." The family continued the celebration Motzi Shabbat (after the conclusion of Shabbat on Saturday night) with a party for the newlyweds at the Lev Yerushalayim, an apartment hotel near Ben Yehuda Street in Jerusalem. ^ Miriam and her huBband, Miriam Simon, center, celebrated he7" E r v i n > winter in Florida "special" birthday in Israel with daugh- e a c h y ear - This year, they'll make ters Julie Simon, left, and Sarah Gold. &a permanent move. Though son, Neil, who lives visit relatives, have lunch with in Phoenix, could not join the family friends like Annie and Harry Allen at for the trip to Israel, they're all lookCamomile, a restaurant on the ing forward to more simchas together Sherover Promenade overlooking in the future.
BIRTHS Deborah Meiches-Simpson and Jill and Jim Folsom announce James Simpson announce the Aug. the Aug. 23 birth of their son, Alec 14 birth of their daughter, Leah Davis, named for hie great-grandparOlivia. ents, David Friedman and Dorothy Leah has a 31/2-year-old sister, Schrier. Sierra Julia. Alec has a sister, Krista, 18, and a Grandparents are Maurice and brother, Adam, 18 months. Rosalie Meiches and MaryLou Grandparents are Felicia and Stan Simpson and the late Charles Schrier, W.J. Folsom and the late Simpson. Betty Jnyne Folsom. Great-grandparents are the late* Kim and J i m Simon announce David and Rose Friedman and the tFie Aug. 17 bijth of their daughter, late Morris and Dorothy Schrier, Charlotte has two sisters, Gabby, 4, and Maddy, 3. Grandparents are Steve and Kathy Simon and Vibeke Trusty and Michael Trusty.
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Selihot Will Offer Time for Penitence and Chocolate by CLAUDIA SHERMAN Temple Israel Communications Coordinator »• •«•". < .....»..•»....
Tomorrow night, Sept. 8, at 8 p.m, at Temple Israel, as a prelude to Selihot services, Cantor Wendy Shermet will present High Holiday selections not usually heard a t Temple's services. She will be joined by Dr. Tamara Field, a member of the congregation, and Julie Sandene on the piano. Selihot, which literally means forgiveness, are prayers traditionally recited in the month of Elul preceding Rosh Hashanah. Originally said only on fast days, or to avoid or mourn disasters, a special Selihot service ia held on the Saturday night preceding the High Holidays, at many synagogues. (This year, Selihot falls two Saturday nights prior to Rosh Hashanah because the New Year begins on a Monday night.) Following the half-hour chapel prelude, a reception will feature chocolate desserts, from brownies and cookies to cake, baked by Temple members Shelly Fox, Ellon Platt, and Kim Noddle, who is chairman of the
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No One Carps About Lox and Bagels, but There are Other Fish in the Sea by LINDA MOREL
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Although most American Jews break the Yom Kippur fust with bagels and lox, there in no reafion why the menu has to be limited to what has become for many people, everyday fare, the equivalent of Jewish faBt food. The boauty of thn recipes below ia that they can be mixed and matched on the table with platters of emoked fish which, in spite of their pungent flavors, have an inexplicable talent for tasting good with just about any food. GINGERSNAP C3ARP 12 gingergnaps, broken into pieces 1/2 cup rod wine vinegar 3-3JAJ carp (whole) scaled and gutted No-stick vegetable spray Salt to taste ,1/2 <sup raisins 1 Tbsp. brown sugar 1 cinnamon stick Place cookies in a small bowl and cover with vinegar to dissolve while preparing fish. Rinse fish in cold water inside and out. With no-stick spray, coat bottom and sides of an extra large pan (turkey roasting size). Carp is about 18" long. Place carp in pan. If necessary, tail can be. bent to fit or cut carp in half. Place enough water in pan so bottom half of carp in submerged, about 2 quarts. Add suit. Cotwr pan. Bring to a boil, over a medium flame. Skim foam from surface. Add cookie mixture, raisins, brown sugar and cinnamon to pan, mixing carefully but thoroughly. Cover. When water returns to a boil, turn heat to low. Simmer far an hour, stirring frequently but gently to makv sure carp doesn't stick to pan and cookies dissolve completely. Cool to room temperature. Remove cinnamon. Refrigerate, Serve at room temperature. Remove surface fat. lining two spatulas, gently transfer to a platter with a one-inch rim. Ladle enough sauce to cover fish, (ktrnish with nrdt's of fresh lemon. If fish was cut in half, place two halves together and. cover incision with minced puntley. Yield: H-10 sermngs.
CREAMED SPINACH CASSEROLE two 8-o» bars of cream cheese (not low-fat), room temperature li/a sticks butter, room temperature 1 tap, garlic powder . ..,,, wilt to taste four 10*o% pkgs. frozen chopped spinach Sesame seeds (to cover casserole) Paprika for color No-stick vegetable spray Preheat oven to 860°. Place cream cheese and butter in a large bowl. Reserve. Prepare spinach according to package directions. Plo.ce. in a colander and squeeze out excess liquid with a utensil sized spoon. Place spinach in bowl with cheese. Add garlic powder and salt. Mix well. Spray a 2U2 quart casserole with no-stick spray. Turn spinach mixture into casserole. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and paprika. Bake for 20 minutest or until casserole bubbles and topping turns light brown. Can be prepared 2 days ahead and reheated. Yield; 8-10 servings CAULIFLOWER CRISP 2 cauliflower,
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When it gets this close to the holidays, it seems as though the only subject that comes up constantly, is food. Of course, that isn't the way it should be. After all, the days to come are solemn and important, in every sense of the Judaic word, but still, at least as women, we can't seem to avoid the food topic. Ladies are comparing recipes for the old tried and true favorite. Personally, in my own file, I can find at least three or four different honey cake directions, and each is marked "the best". This particular cake signifies nothing else, unless its mandel bread (or k'mish broit, if you prefer). Then there's the constantly-changing recipe for brisket. This one calls for beer, that one uses ketchup; the other one admonishes "at least five onions," and still another says it isn't good without eight cloves of garlic. . For the cook who always looks for something different, eliminate the brisket altogether and find a good substitute...like maybe roast duck. Roast duck? Fancy orange sauce with it? That's your idea of a holiday dinner? Heavens—that's enough to start a revolution! Yes, we really do talk a lot about food and its preparation, but we shouldn't be scolded for giving it so much importance. Let's face it, it's the opening for the holiday season. So this is the time when we ladies check the tablecloths (and woe to the one guilty of the wine stain), polish the silver, dust the folding chairs in storage, shine the ice bucket,
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inspect the wine glasses, write countless reminder notes (order the challahs, clean the carpets, wash the windows, etc., etc.). While we're in the car driving to this or that, we're making mental notes to ask our friend exactly how she made that wonderful appetizer last Saturday night, and trying to remember whether or.not we picked up the grocery list from the kitchen table. And all the while, thinking "I wonder if the Yiffniff s have any place to go for erev yomtov?" But even though it's a chore, and even though we complain, and even though we're nearly pulverized by the time we sit down in our accustomed place in the synagogue, we love it. How come? Because it's familiar....it's the way our mothers' always did it, and because it's the thing to do and, well, just because. That's why the first .time I see those blue Italian plums in the grocery store, I know it's time to start planning. I look at the calendar every time I go past it, to see how more days are left before the kitchen frenzy sets in. And I usually groan and think, "there isn't enough time," but, somehow, there always is. So ladies, start your engines and watch for the flag that signals, "Go!" It's time. Get in shape for the peeling, chopping, sifting, straining, roasting, baking and general k.p. And practice looking like it wasn't such a big deal, so when your guests say things like, "I don't know how you do it," you can be modest and answer, "Oh, plan ahead and do a little each day." Yeah. Right. Nevertheless, it's a joyful way to begin the Days of Awe - to sit down with family and friends and share a lovely meal. Happy New Year everybody!
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In Mexico, Ilan Stavans, Professor of Spa College, is a Jew. In New York, Han Stavans is a Mexican. This compilation, produced by the University of Nebraska, brings together 36 essays written by Stavans during the last 15 years in which his outsider status is engagingly employed to poke, prod and ask unlikely, but useful, questions about contemporary Jewish writers. His assessments of 20th-century Jewish Writers include Lionel Trilling, Isaac Babel, Primo Levi and Walter Benjamin. Stavans is dedicated to writing and print, and "judges books to be the most precious objects in the universe." He takes being a literary critic very seriously and asks, "What is a Jewish book?" Listing Joseph Brodsky, Kafka, Nadine Gordime D. Salinger, Jerzy Kosinski, Moacyr Scliar, Joseph Roth and Danilo Kis, he concludes that "Salinger and Norman Mailer tell me nothing concretely about the Jewish Experience," but ultimately, it is for the reader to decide. The essay on Walter Benjamin raises questions about the reviewer's craft. Should she be annihilatory critical? "There is fine art in giving praise" and in making bridges and connections between the book reviewed and the larger land and life. It is a prescient reminder. Responding to a questionnaire, what is the book he applied a Walter Benjamin-like response to? I have no favorite book, but there are several passages in several books, and I would make a book of chosen passages, which, in times past, would be called a commonplace book. Many of these essays have appeared in the Forward. Stavans has also edited the Oxford Book of Jewish Stories. Finally, Stavans suggests that if luck is on the reader's side, the reader will experience a number of small epiphanies. • A copy of this book is available at the Kripke Jewish Federation Library.
by SUSAN PALEY, Melton Mini-School Director-
The Florence Melton Adult Mini-School (FMAMS) is a two-year program comprised of four core courses created by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Each course focuses on a major area of Jewish learning, forming a carefully woven tapestry which integrates Jewish history, religion, ritual, language, ethics, philosophy, literature, theology and contemporary Jewish life. The curriculum is designed to be both theoretical and practical. Its overarching, pluralistic principle is "Learning for Jewish living." Each lesson is presented in a descriptive, rather than a prescriptive manner, and discusses various options offered by mainstream Judaism. The courses are designed to meet the educational needs of adults. Classes are taught on a scholarly level and encourage active student participation and critical thinking. The learners are constantly urged to apply the subject matter and ideas to their own Jewish lifestyles. The four FMAMS courses include: Purposes of Jewish Living, primary Jewish theological concepts and ideas from the Torah, Prophets, Writings and the Talmud; Rhythms of Jewish Living, essential, ideas and texts which inform daily, weekly, and annual rituals, as well as life cycle observances; Dilemmas of Jewish Living, issues of survival, assimilation, leadership and community expressed through the flow of Jewish history; and Ethics of Jewish Living, issues of justice, life and death, sexuality and community using case studies from Talmudic, rabbinic and contemporary literature. The FMAMS culminates with a two-week graduate seminar at Hebrew University. The MiniSchool is non-denominational and is appropriate for all levels of Jewish commitment, background and knowledge. There are no prerequisites for entrance to the school and proficiency in Hebrew language is not required. For further information, or to regiater, please call me at 334-6566. For scholarship information, call JELS Administrator Kathy Hirahman, 334-6445.
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Beth El Synagogue was recently honored with three Solomon Schechter Awards in Synagogue Excellence from The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. The recognition includes a Gold Award with special commendation plus two Silver Awards, and are given by the United Synagogue to Beth El programs that presented "extraordinary characteristics and outstanding aspects or achievements which go beyond expected norms." The programs receiving recognition included: We Love Lucy! Held on Jan. 14, this creative program received a Gold Award with special commendation in the category of Celebrations. The event honored Lucille White for her 36 years of loving service to the congregation. Lisa Epstein chaired the celebration; the day was coordinated by Susie Brazen, Beth El's Program Director. We're Tenting Tonight! A Shavuot Revelation & Revival Meeting. Held June 8, 2000, this program won a Silver Award in the category of Worship. Creatively designed to stimulate involvement and enhance the prayer atmosphere, the evening of song and study was put together by Kim Novak and Justin Cooper,
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Sukkot: Beth El Raises the Roof!
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These recipes were handed down by family and friends throughout the years, sharing the delights of Middle Eastern foods. Having published recipes and taught sephardic cooking classes, the author's "aim is to retain our wonderful Syrian Jewish traditions." Other ethnic recipes are included. Following a brief guide to Middle Eastern products and tips are: Appetizers, Salads, Soups, Sauces, Rice, Vegetables, Meat & Chicken Dishes, Fish, Dairy Dishes, and Desserts. More than 150 recipes are included. Desserts include such Syrian favorites as Almasyia (cornstarch pudding), Sweet Ka'ak (crackers), Krabeeg (marshmallow fluff cookies) and Ka'ak-ib-loz (almond pistachio rings). Try savory or sweet for a sweet new year! SWEET-AND-SOUR TONGUE
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We use this for Rosh Hashanah. The sauce makes it particularly tasty, 2-3 lbs. tongue (not pickled) 2 tsp. salt 1 whole medium onion Put tongue in a saucepan, cover with water and add 2 tsp. salt and the whole onion; bring to a boil; cook 1112-2 hours, until soft. Sauce 2 onions, thinly sliced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2tbsp. oil 14-oz. can whole tomatoes 8 oz. tomato sauce 1/3 cup brown sugar juice of 2 lemons 1/3 cup raisins 1 tsp. coarse salt 1/4 tsp. white pepper While tongue is cooking, saute onion and garlic in oil. Add remaining sauce ingredients and mix. Remove tongue from saucepan and rinse in cold water. Carefully peel off outer skin and cut away bones and gristle. Slice tongue on diagonal and arrange in a casserole. Pour sauce over sliced tongue and bake at 350" for 35 minutes. Serves 810.
Some 100 people enjoyed old fashioned fun at the Beth El Congregational Picnic held last raonth at Zorinsky Park. The event featured food dished up by the Men's Club Grilimeisters, plus USY-directed Pifiata Pounding and other games for the small fry. The picnic was chaired by Mike Hoberman, Lynne Shkolnik, Ben Shapiro and Amy Reynolds.
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As a young child, the only daughter of Jean and to work in a community setting. At times, she was MONUMENT CO. Jack Duitch wanted to be a nurse. That lasted until hospital-based, at others, she worked in clinics in Debby found out that nurses had to take orders very under-served areas of the state. Frank LGiciulla, Jr. from doctors. 60 Years Experience "Having the opportunity to diagnose, treat or With Jewish "I was probably seven or eight years old," Dr. effect treatment as part of a treatment plan Miracle Hills Square Lettering and MBmorials Duitch recalled in a recent 759 No, 114th St. interview. "I was not clear Omaha, NE 68154 1439 So. 13th what path I would choose, but 402-431-0063 my cousin, Dr. Muriel Prank 341-2452 (Steinberg), paved the way for me to choose medicine." This Omaha native graduated from Westside High School in 1976 and earned a IW HOME DELIVERY!! B.S. in Oriental Studies from BRUCE GOLDBERG the University of PennsylPHARMACIST. • Discount prices, both vania. 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"I oxplnincd that tho next time I article on Duitch's son, Gorshon, who has a very was asked to complete a history and physical exam, rare genetic disorder called Cnnavan Disease. This Admission: I would be unable to, as 1 was only 'tho little girl' is a neurodegenerative disorder of the white matter • $1 wilh coupon and surely could not perform a rectal exitm on his of his brain. It affects his ability to sit, walk, talk, • Kids 12 and under frve with paid adult patientSj as they might think I was simply a neigh- or swallow, and will ultimately lead to seizures and For more information bor tagging along for the day. an early death. I or to book tableB, call "I guess he got tho message as he never called me "Because of the sponginoss of his bruin, he is the little girl again," sh« laughed. lacking some of tho matter related to cognitive (402) 894-5607 J •a* torn M Sho had already completed hw training in adult functioning, but wo know Gershie understands psychiatry fit the* University of Cincinnati HonpiUU ovory'.hinij wo tiny, but in unable to cuiuimiiucALe and child psychiatry at Massachusetts General with more than his eyes and, cmm<'tinu>t), by rniHintf Hospital when sho married. By tho time she was his hands," Duitch explained. "He, i» legally blind, pregnant with their oldoat child, Oershie, she was but the HW octant and m OH I wonderful child in the already Chief of Psychiatry at a community hospi- world. It is because of Gcrshic that, I work only tal, and getting calls nightly. Her husbmid "was part time. I have the flexibility to take him to any one of tli© four specialists ho sees regularly, or go to pretty fed up," "As economics would have it, the hospital closed school whore he receives occupational and physical and I took a job with more regular hours and no therapy, speech and language, music and assisted call, prior to Gershio'a birth, in addition to my physical education." teaching at Massachusetts General Hospital in Gershon participated in a gene therapy trial Boston," she explained. "To this day, I have contin- nearly three years ago, and again the family hopes ued in 'this work although now I set my own hours to participate in a current gene therapy trial at and work from a home office." Jefferson Hospital. The funding, up until this year, Duitch, who specialized in psychiatry as a res- has been through private fundraising by each of ident in Cincinnati and the MGH, is board certi- the families with children involved. Pinch family fied in both adult psychiatry as well us child and has been encouraged to raise $GO,000 yearly, whidi adolescent psychiatry. She taught at Harvard goes towards the research, but not towards any University, and has always been interested in specific child's participation, which the parents pay for additionally. the mind. We've thought of "Tho latest round of gene therapy was just start "In all of my rotations, I was never as excited as when I worked with children and teenagers," she ed in June and three children have been treated," every thingZ. said. "Although in this day and age it is hard to Duitch added. "We only hope it is a matter of time S, parlors, one- and twowork with children over a long period of time, and money for each of the children to be treated," there is HO much to loam and understand. Duitch and her husband, Avi Brickner (who has a };,.;' *•**'-•<;"?> bedroom apartments Working with young children, their parents, PhD in biochemistry), also uro parents of twin :' - N ' V / J I - '•,: * licensed nurses on«siie 24 hours a clay teenagers and family before they nro felt to bo girls, Neehama and Yohudit, 41/2, who will enter • i1'1 v % $ 'ft' * Assistance wi*h ^ activities of daily lost, is a true challenge." kindergarten this fall. v v. • • .uaft.i living including medication management "In the 15+ yearn since I graduated from medical Duitch currently consults for an external review organization. Hht» liatons for accuracy in diagnosis, school, what we know hatf burgeoned," Duitch con• Full calendar of social, cultural, ensuring that neurological aspect* have been con- tinued. "I would be hard pressed to say I would recreational programs and activities sidered, and medications or treatment plans are want to go to med school all over ngain; however, I • Three meals daily; including special appropriate by speaking with psychiatrists all over can't imagine doing anything else. diets and snacks the country. "There is always a need for good child psychiatrists and I can pick my hours. Ten years ago, I "This part of my work is not practicing medicine," • Housdseeping, flat linen service, and she admitted, "but keeps me abreast of standards would have told you that \ would be chief of psychipersonal laundry atry, or directing an adolescent unit, and working and trends throughout the country," • Utilities including basic telephone and . 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ADl's Institute for Holocaust Education Organizes Tribute to Danes and Other Rescuers
Israel Cyberpals Connect Omaha/Israeli Women
by BETH SELDIN-DOTAN, Holocaust Institute Director
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Beginning this month, the Plains Pennie Z. Davis Holocaust Gallery States Region Anti-Defamation and Multi-Media Center. League arid its newly established The ADL will pay tribute to Davis, Institute for Holocaust Education will a long time Omaha resident and supwelcome the Tribute to the Danes and porter of education for children, Other Rescuers Foundation to a new whose generous donation has made permanent home in the ADL's Omaha possible this new learning resource. office. • Omaha's ADL office will coordiFor the past 35 years, the Tribute to nate a new educational program and the Danes organization has been essay contest with the Tribute to the actively involved in educating the Danes and Other Rescuers public about historic events of World Foundation, Dana College, and the War II, stressing the altruistic National Danish Immigrant Museum. actions of rescuers in the face of mor- The purpose is to teach children in tal danger. As part of the celebration Western Iowa and eastern Nebraska of this new partnership, the ADL will about the courageous acts of the Danish government and its people to sponsor a series of events: • The exhibit, Denmark October save more than 7,000 out of its 8,000. 1943, The Jews of Denmark-Escape Jewish citizens from Nazi persecution from Extermination, will open Sept. during World War II. The ADL office 10 at the Jewish Community Center will offer information via videotape, and will run through Sept. 25. The curriculum guides, and other means exhibit portrays, via text and photos, to teach students about national and the German operation and the Danish individual courage. rescue action and its consequences. The Anti-Defamation League, It has been lent to the Institute of founded in 1913, is the world's leadHolocaust of Education by the ing organization fighting anti-semiNational Danish Immigrant Museum tism through programs and services in Elk Horn, IA. The exhibit will be that counteract hatred, prejudice and housed in a new permanent location, bigotry, For information, call the the Institute of Holocaust Education's ADL-CRC office, 333-1303.
You've got mail. From Israel! A house party sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Omaha's Women's Division will connect party participants with Israeli women via the Internet. "The purpose is to get to know women in Israel in the way we know ourselves," said Eadie Tsabari, the party's co-presenter with Beth Dotan. Tsabari and Dotan have both lived in Israel for significant amounts of time. Taabari says U.S. women can't understand the lives of their Israeli counterparts solely through the American media. "Life in Israel is not what you read in the paper or see on TV;" she said. "We want to know what their life is like." Tsabari and Dotan will send out master letters to friends and relatives in Israel to find cyberpals for the party. The Israeli women will come from all parts of the country, from kibbutzim to the big cities. "If we develop one relationship that became a true friendship, it would be awesome," Tsabari said.
Beth Dotan and Eadie Tsabari The "Israel Cyberpals" event, hosted by Jane Rips and Silvia Roffman, is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Kripke Jewish Federation Library, 333 So. 132nd St. Reminder; The "Jewish Book Swap Party" will be Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. The event, hosted by Helen Epstein and Ann Shackman, takes place at the home of presenter Nancy Rips, One Pacific Place Apartments, 1802 So. 101st St., #304. Contact Sally Zipursky at 445-0802 for reservations and information for both events.
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Approximately 130 people turned out for Temple Israel's 2001 Family Golf Outing last month at Boulder Creek Miniature Golf. A day later, some 90 adults played at Iron-wood Country Club. Photo*, from topi Rick Pox, chairman of the Golf Outing, prepares to send the convoy of golf carts across the fairways for fun and to. raise funds for Temple's religious «<;hool, youth groups, adult education and worship services. Middle photo: Among the families who played miniature golf were the Adkissons; Prank, left, Carrie, Liz and Andy# Bottom photoi Practicing prior to the shotgun start at Ironwood was Tom Friedman. Other members of the Golf Outing Committee included Jerry Dann, Dennis DePorte, Paul Epstein., Jim Farber, Don Grecnberg, Joe Meyers, Jon Meyers, Steve Kedler, Mark Schwartz and Dorothy Spizman.
Chairmen and their families include, back row, from left: David and Wendy Goldberg; Stacey and J o n a t h o n Bookman, J o e a n d Molly Goldberg, Oliver a n d Caroline Rockman and Sophie Goldberg, Rockman explained, "We're asking participants to bring a small tablecloth and dinner for themselves. Women's Division will provide everyone with challah, grape juice, Shabbat candles and home-baked goodies for an Oneg. 'Elmwood Park is the perfect place," she added. "The pavilion is a beautiful, old building in this peaceful, natural setting. It'll be a great night* "We'll share, learn and Bing together," said Goldberg, "but mostly, just enjoy each other's company--everyone from infante to bubbes and zaydies." Patty Nogg and Joanio Jacobson tiro 2002 Women's Campaign Co-chairs, "When our children were young, some of our best memories were when we invited another family over to share Shtibbat," recalled Nogg (a.k.a. "Miss Patty," pre-school teacher and Judaic Music Specialist at the Ponnie '/>. Duvis Child Development Center). "What could bo better than repeating that experience and that incredible feeling of family and joy?" Keating is limited and will be awarded on a "firstcome, first-blessed" busia. ShabbaL Dinner in Elmwood Park will take place rain or shine. For reservations and more information, plcaso contact Brenda Frank at the Jewish Federation of Omaha office at 334-6429, or e-mail: bfrank^jewishomaha.org.
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Rosh Hashanah Food & the Internet by MARK MIETKIEWICZ .
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The Passover seder has matza and marror. Hanukkah nights are celebrated with latkes and sufganiyot. But what about Rosh Hashanah? While ushering in the Jewish New Year, we grace our table with apples, honey and some of the sweetest dishes of the Jewish calendar. Today, food and the High Holidays. Actually, Passover isn't the only holiday with a seder. One of the'most interesting food-related customs of the holiday is the 'Yehi Ratzon' or "May it be the will" Rosh Hashanah seder, According to Rabbi C. Tscholkowsy, on the first night of the holiday, a series of foods is eaten whose Hebrew names have dual meanings of significance: www.diaspora.org.il/holidays/newy.earsed.htm. For example, the Hebrew word for black-eyed pea's r- 'riibyah' sounds like the Hebrew word for increase 'yirbu.' The peas are eaten and the following prayer is recited: "May it be the will of our Heavenly Father that our merits increase." Other foods in the Rosh Hashanah
seder are apples and honey, fenugreek, beets, dates, gourds, pomegranates, and the head of a fish or sheep: www.torah.org/leaming^omtov/elulrosh/vollno38.html. Black-eyed peas are fine but what about the main course? There are plenty of websites bursting with New Year's suggestions. Mimi's Cyber Kitchen will tempt you with Beef Brisket with Onion Lemon Marmalade and a sinful (perhaps I shouldn't use that word in a Rosh Hashanah article) Chocolate Babka: www.cyber-kitchen.com/holidays/highholidays/recipes.htm. If you don't want to spend your holiday in the kitchen, then take a page from the cookbook of Myra Chanin and Ethel Hofman, They've given holiday recipes for foods that can prepared in advance, frozen and warmed up: http://cooking.phillynews.com/ articles/0003evencooks.asp. On their menu: Rosemary Roasted Cornish Hens, Carrot and Pumpkin Tzimmes and Honey Loaf with Cognac Glaze. And if you prefer to enjoy your holi-
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bolic of the essence of the Jew calling out to G-d with intense yearning and rededication. The sounding of the Shofar is also akin to the trumpet blasts heralding the coronation of the King. Inspired by the Rebbe, Chabad emissaries world-wide have made this an annual tradition. Relations or friends of homebound persons are encouraged to call Chabad House to schedule a visit, or if you would like to volunteer to help with this project, please call Jennifer at 330-1800.
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Rabbi Irving Greenberg, Chairman, U.S. Holocaust Council; Senior Interreligious Advisor Rabbi A. James Rudin; American Jewish Committee's Director of Interreligious Affairs Rabbi David Rosen; Rabbi Leon KlenicM, Former Interfaith Director for the Anti-Defamation League; and Dr. David Gordis, President, Hebrew College are just a few of the prominently featured Jewish participants in the award-winning documentary Jews & Christians: A Journey of Faith. The two-hour program will be broadcast on Nebraska Public Television on Thursday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. The program is a groundbreaking special that explores the common beliefs and rituals of two of the world's most important religions. It also exposes the historical conflicts between Judaism and Christianity, making an impassioned argument for tolerance through increased understanding and the destruction of outdated stereotypes. The documentary by Gerald Krell and Meyer Odze is based on the book Our Father Abraham; The Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith by Marvin R. Wilson, Ph.D. In February, Jews & Christians: A Journey of Faith was awarded a prestigious Silver Angel Award by the Hollywood-based organization, Excellence in Media, Every year,, EIM honors media productions with high moral, spiritual and social impact. EIM's Silver Angel ie the highest honor they bestow. The historic misunderstandings and troubled relationship of Christians and Jews are explored in frank interviews with leading biblical scholars, historians, and prominent interdenominational members of the clergy. It is, however, the footage of ordinary people who provide the most emotionally powerful moments of the program. A few of the most lancinating sequences in Jews & Christians: A Journey of Faith ftre highlighted below: * In tho AJCJ'a nationwide Catholic Jewish Educational Enrichment, Program, we ma Father Guy Mussey talking with his Jewish students at Solomon Schachter High School in New York City
SNAP Productions presents Noel Coward's A Song at Twilight, Thursday, Friday and Saturdays through Sept, 30. Married and an author and playwright, the lead character meets his ex-mistress after a 25-year absence. Call 341-2757 for reservations, or visit their website: www.snapproductions.com. . " .- • ' ' Master violinist Pinchas Zukerman opens the 2001-2002 season of the Omaha Symphony, Saturday night, Sept, 15, 8 pJMu at the Orpheum. B'nai Mitzvah take place on Mondays a n d The first regular concert of the MasterWorks proThursdays at the Western Wall, when video- gram is Sept. 28 and Sept. 29 with Boris Bennan taping1 and photography is permitted, in addi- on piano and featuring the *Magic Flute" overture tion to Shabbat. by Mozart, Beethoven's Concerto No. 5 and about interfaith relations and spirituality. He is Brahms' Symphony No. 1 the only Catholic priest to graduate from the For ticket information about these or other symJewish Theological Seminary. In Philadelphia, his phony programs, call the box office, 342-3560 or counterpart Rabbi Howard Cove dialogues with visit its website: www.omahaaymphony.org. Catholic high school (students on Jewish stereotypes. The Rugrats, Disney entertainer Craig • In Israel, key biblical sites were visited to show Taubman, cookbook author Joan Nathan and the how ancient Jewish teachings and rituals were Maxwell Street Klezmer Band arc just a few of the adapted and absorbed by Christianity. There are attractions at the third annual Jewish Arts also sequences show American Jews and Christians Festival in Kansas City, Sunday, Sept 9,11 a»m. both discovering their roots in the land of Israel, to 7 p.m. In addition to 20 booths featuring kosher yet their widely differing reasons for visiting. food, more than 70 artisans will display their • On Massachusetts' North Shore, members of a Judaica. Items from mcwtuzot and jewelry, tapesCongregational Church and a Reform Synagogue tries and wall hangings, lithographs and wedding attend services at each other's houses of worship, gifts will b@ for sale. many for the first time. After both services, the Located on the campus of the Kansas City candid impressions of both groups are recorded. Jewish Community Cantor, GtfOi W. 116th St., in • A Yom Kippur Service at the Bethesda Jewish Overland Park (between Nail and Lamar), the Congregation and an Ash Wednesday service at the event offers free parking ami shuttle bus transChrist Church Episcopal Church in Hamilton, portation from the Sprint complex on Nail. Massachusetts are taped, and their themes of For information, call 1-913-327-8248, or visit the atonement and forgiveness compared. group's wfibaito; wwwj.ewiehartskc.org'. • Members of a black church group visit Lite Holocaust, Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C Their reactions to the disturbing exhibits are tuptid, as well as their comments about relating the Holocaust to their own history, , • Sonia Weltz, an eloquent survivor by JEWISH PRESS News Service „ Applications for grants from the Phillip G. of the Holocaust, tells an eight-grade Catholic school class in Boston about Schrager and Terri L. Schrager Foundation are due in th« office of The Foundation of the Jewish her experiences. A comprehensive study guide (45 Federation by Monday, Sept. 17, announced pages) has been developed to go along Martin J. Lehr, President of the Schrager with the documentary. The study Foundation. Established in December, 1984, the Schrager guide is organized around the major themes explored in the documentary. Foundation supports charitable, educational, and Copies of tho documentary and the religious activities of the Jewish Federation and accompanying study guide are avail- other philanthropic organizations in the Omaha able through Auteur Productions, Ltd. area that promote the spirit of cooperation and by calling 1-866-299-6554 or e-muiling: brotherhood among Jews and non-Jews. The Schrager Foundation encourages applicants to auteur#worldnct.att,net, submit innovative and croative idesiR for funding. More information and photos can be For a grant application or for assistance, contact found on tho program's website: www.jcws and chriKtiansjour- Marty Ricks, Jewish Federation Foundation Documentary videographers taped yeshiva students learn- n f c y, c o m . Executive Director at 334-6440 or Foundation ing in one of the many yeshivot in Jerusalem. Assistant Laurie Grasao, 334-6439.
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