Olympic Swimmer Lenny Krayzelburg Addresses Young Leadership
NY Times Columnist Tom Friedman Headlines Federation Community Event
by PfiM MONSKY
by PPM MONSKY, Federation CommLnicaticns Director
Federation Communications Director
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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