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The Torah commands the Je"» ish |>IMI|I1«- hi "be joyous" of the festival of Sukkot and so, despite the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the looming American military response against them, volunteers from B'nai

The 14th Annual KIutzniek-Harris Symposium will feature new faces this year-in feet, almost ail new faces. "Having a preponderance of speakers new to the Klutznick Symposium certainly wasn't anything we planned in advance, but we are delighted with the outcome," said Leonard J. Greenspoon, Director of the Creighton University Klutznick Chair in Jewish Civilization. "Women and Judaism," the 14th annual Klutznick-Harris Symposium, will be held on Sunday and Monday, Oct. 28-29. The event will feature scholars from across the United States, as well as one from Israel, and another U.S. scholar who Is making a special return trip from studies in Europe to participate. "We will miss having some of the presenters we have always been very happy to welcome back more than once in the past, but we're excited to bring new voices and points of view to this year's Symposium,* Greenspoon said. Two returning li'rith and Brjt Shalom decorated ihi* tukkuh scholars are Brenda E, Brasher and Charles David at the JCC and Friedel Jewish academy. Isbell. Above, Arnold Radloff hoists up sfhacht pine "Womeu and Judaism," is sure to have a broad boughs used to cover the roof of the sukkah appeal throughout the so that the stars can still be seen. community, according to Greenspoon. "We have a fantastic combination of very scholarly presentations, and some that address current trends and popular culture. We also have presentations by women from the traditional, conservative, and reform traditions," he explained. Leonard Greenspoon Professor Jean Cahan, Director of UNL's Harris Center for Judaic Studies and collaborator on the project, is equally enthusiastic. This is a wonderful and unique opportunity for both universities to continue the exchange of ideas and expertise. We have scholars speaking on aspects of the history and experiences of Jewish women throughout history and across communities. We're also most grateful for the support we have received from both UNL and Creighton, as well as the Jewish communities of both Lincoln and Omaha," Cahan said. New to this year's symposium is the sharing of presentations between the UNL and Creighton campuses. "Sunday's events start at 10 ajn. at the UNL Student Union," Greenspoon said. "Anyone in the Omaha community can make a reservation to ride down in the bus we have chartered for the occasion." To make a bus reservation, please Hermene and Speedy Zweiback ization of the Jewish tradition, and the redefinition of call the Klutznick office at 280-2303. The bus and all events during the weekend are free and the American Jewish community. • -. ." open to the public. In the spring, Dr. David Ellenson, newly-elected President of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish . (Continued on page 8-9) Institute of Religion, will return April 12-14 as the third scholar of the year. He will discuss modern Jewish thought, modern Jewish history, and ethics. Dr. Ronald Brauner, a faculty member of the Play caps Women's Campaign., .page 6 Wexner Heritage Foundation and currently a Professor of Judaic Studies at the Cleveland College of Yampolsky to perform at JCCL. mM «.page 7 Jewish Studies, has devoted his professional career to Jewish education. He also heads the Foundation for Cookbook Review,..~«.«»....M^-^.. .page 11 Jewish Studies, Inc., headquartered in Philadelphia. He will be at Temple May 3-5, 2002. His topics Helping kids cope with Sept. 11 «_.page 12 include: "Why Be Jewish?", "Making Love at Sinai", and "English is a Christian Language." Shabbat dinner In Ebmrood Park.~~page 16 (Continued on page 15)

Hermene Zweiback Jewish Learning Center Offers Something for Everyone in Adult Communityy Temple Israel Communications Coordinator

When she was 49 years old, Hermene Zweiback stood at the bima at Temple Israel and read from the Torah as she became a Bat Mitzvah. "She taught me that the learning never ends," said Rosie Zweiback, Hermene's daughter. Hermene Zweiback and her husband, Dr. Speedy Zweiback, both served on Temple's adult education committee. She died in September 1999. "Her deep commitment to Temple Israel and to the pursuit of Jewish knowledge inspired us to establish the Hermene Zweiback Center for Lifelong Jewish Learning," explained Dr. Speedy Zweiback, Hermene's husband of 37 years. "It has been a wonderful thing for me to see," he added. "Doing something while you're alive is such a joy." This is the third year that the Center for Lifelong Jewish Learning will offer more than two dozen learning opportunities which are open to the community. Four scholars-in-residence will take their turn as guests at Shabbat services throughout the year, beginning with Professor Richard Freund, formerly with (UNO) and currently director of the Maurice Greenberg Center for Jewish Studies and Greenberg Professor of Jewish History at the University of Hartford, Connecticut. He will return here Nov.30-Dec. 2 for a program on "Jews, Christians and Muslims in Trialogue." On Saturday night, Dec. 1, a documentary will feature the pilgrimage of a group of Jews, Christians, and Muslims on their journey to Morocco where they attended cultural and religious events; visited archaeological, historical, sites, and places of worship; and met with religious dignitaries. Following Dr. Freund, Arnold Eisen, Professor and chairman of the Department of Religious Studies at Stanford University, will be the scholar-in-residence during the weekend of March 22-24, 2002. Discussions will focus on Jewish identity, the revital-

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NORMAN FISHEL Former Omahan Norman Fishel died Sept. 29 in by RABBI MYER S. KRIPKE * '. • ; • ' Florida at the age of 53. Services were held Oct. 1 Hoi haMoed Sukkot at Golden Hill Cemetery. If, in general, we allow ourselves to think that Survivors include his wife, Harriet; daughters, the beginning of the religious year is too crowded Clara, Anna and Jane Fishel; son-in-law, Thomas with Holy Days, we nonetheless appreciate the Stephenson; grandsons, Cal Fishel-Stephenson and quick approach of Sukkot after the grave atmos- Jay Slutsky; granddaughter, Jodi Gershoni; sisphere of Yom Kippur. For Sukkot banishes (almost ters, Renee Zack of New Orleans, LA, and Eadie completely) the solemn thoughts of Rosh Hashana Tsabari of Omaha. and Yom Kippur. On Sukkot, the religious require- Memorials to charity of choice. ment is to be happy! Religious requirement?! Yes, requirement! Be Happy! GERALD W. BERNSTEEN In ancient times (and there are vestiges in the Gerald Bernstien died Sept. 28 at the age of 78. Bible itself), Sukkot was HeHag, the. Festival. It Services were held Oct. 1 at Beth El Cemetery. balanced the year, after the great Pesah. festival in Survivors include his wife, Lois; sons and daughthe spring, with a great fall festival. Note, inciden- ters-in-law, Dr. Mark and Lynn Bernstien and tally, that the beginning of Pesah. and the begin- Bruce and Patti Bernstien; daughter and son-inning of Sukkot both fall on a full moon, the spring law, Paula and Norman Feldman; grandchildren, full moon and the Harvest Moon. Aaron and Joel Bernstien, William and Natalie This identifies Sukkot for us. It is a Harvest Bernstien, Hannah and Diane Feldman, all of Festival. It celebrates the last of the harvests, as Dallas, TX; sister-in-law, Estelle Harris of Los Passover celebrates the early harvest. It reminds Angeles; brother-in-law, Leon Wintroub of Omaha. us city slickers that others pay attention to the Memorials to the Donna and Willis Epstein Fund produce of the field and orchard, while we in the at Beth El Synagogue, Jewish Community Center city, fully dependent on field and orchard, give Scholarship Funds, or charity of choice. them only passing, even grudging, attention. It isn't likely, as we have noted before, that Sukkot gets its name from Sukkot, hastily thrownup lean-tos to protect against the biting cold of desert nights. The name more likely comes from temporary sleeping places in the field, enabling the harvester to stay close to his work, rather than go back to town, thus wasting valuable time (See the sweet story of the book of Ruth). Sukkot, in one : • .• •" sense, celebrates the achievement of civilization by by JEWISH PRESS News Service Beth El Synagogue will introduce the new humankind. When humans moved forward, from a Conservative Humash, the Five books of MoseB, at stage of food-gathering to a stage of food-producservices this Shabbat. ing, they freed up time that could be used for "The Torah is the classic underpinning of our thinking, for meditation, for reflection about life faith. This new Humash with commentaries from itself. If that sounds like Sabbath, remember that modern scholarship and classical sources will open the story of the manna includes the provision that its words to a new generation," said Rabbi Paul manna did not have to be gathered on the Sabbath. Drazen who served on the Editorial Reading It left Shabbat for more elevated purposes. Yes, Committee. In addition to the text, color maps and elevated and elevating. When civilization reaches diagrams, there are three levels of commentary: that point, we can have harvest festivals like p'shat (the simple meaning of the text), d'rash Sukkot and thank the God who arranged the world (homeletical comments) and halakha I'maasei so that we can extract our food, by labor to be sure, (insights into the Jewish legal ramifications of the from the good earth. text). In this connection, we must notice that although Some 50 rabbis and scholars were involved in the there are prayers of petition in Judaism-naturally Etz Hayim project, including novelist and ordained —they are outnumbered by prayers of thanksgivConservative Rabbi Chaim Potok. Rabbi Harold ing. No matter how we translate it, Baruch Atta Kushner, a spokesperson for the editorial board, means "thank you, Lord." called the publication of the 1,588-page text "a So Sukkot falls into place as a thanksgiving festi- watershed moment." val. With all our mental abilities intellectual and Providing historical context, Etz Hayim's senior our poetic expression emotional, we must admit editor Rabbi David Lieber explained that the that these are dependent in the first place on Hertz Humash, 'edited' in the early 1930s by Rabbi human food supply. "What is man that You take Joseph Hertz, then chief rabbi of the British notice of him?" First of all, Sukkot reminds us, he Empire, met the needs of the time. The text was needs food. After that, he reminds himself to thank addressed to first or second-generation British God. Jews with modest Jewish and general educations, who faced "the prevalent genteel anti-Semitism and the growing influence of Nazism/ By the 1960s, he said, it was apparent that a new, more current, commentary was needed to "meet the by JEWISH PRESS News Service needs of a growing, college-educated population Temple Israel will sponsor its annual Red Cross which was secure enough in its Jewishness not to blood drive on Thursday, Oct. 18, 1-7 p.m. For require the apologetics that characterized the the first time, the drive will combine efforts with Hertz commentary." First Methodist Church, Temple's neighbor across The Humash, also breaks new ground with input Cass Street. All blood donations will be given at from the first generation of Conservative women Temple, 7023 Cass Street. rabbis, co-ordinated by Rabbi Susan Grossman. Anyone in the community over 17 years old can "It is a much better and richer commentary for give blood, said Harry Alloy, chairman of the blood it," said Rabbi Kushner. He referred specifically to drive. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds and sections on family purity as one example that has must not have donated blood for at least the past benefited from the input of women scholars, and eight weeks. Those planning to give blood are asked to call noted that in the midrasbic commentary, all referAlloy at 697-8709, or Temple Israel at 556-6536, to ences to God are gender-neutral. It wasn't until almost a decade ago, however, schedule an appointment. Volunteers are also needed to confirm registrations and to sit at the that the project, a joint partnership of the Jewish snack bar area where donors are offered a nutri- Publication Society, the Rabbinical Assembly and United Synagogue, got under way. tious treat after completing their donation. According to Rabbi Kushner, Etz Hayim is unique because it draws on multi-denominational Child care - One of the sources and is "quite self-consciously a postImportant decisions parents make. Holocaust commentary." Check it out! Rabbi Drazen noted, "Humash Etz Hayim, writNEBRASKA HEALTH AND HUMAN SKRVICES SYSTEM ten in a language easily accessible to the modern American reader will, I know, have an impact on Jewish life for generations to come."

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702firCass : Street, Oiiiaha, NE (>8i;J2-2(i51 '•teinpleisra.el.-ne.»i*ff FRIDAY: Shabbat Comes to You, 3:45 p.m. Cantor Wendy Shermet and the Temple Youth Group will lead a Shabbat Service at Livingston Plaza.; Tot Sliabbat, 7 p.m., a short service of song and prayer, followed by cookies and juice. Toddlers through children in the primary grades and their families are invited to enjoy stories and songs with Rabbi Debbie Stiel and Patty Nogg; Shabbat Evening Service, 8 p,m. Rabbi Aryeh Azriel and Cantor Wendy Shermet will officiate. Rabbi Azriel will give the sermon. Oneg Shabbat sponsored by Sally and Ed Malashock and Jan and Bob Egermayer in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Scott Egermayer. SATURDAY: Bagels and Sacred Books, 9:3010:15 a*m. Please join us as wo continue our study of "Traditional Prayers, Modern Commentaries: The S'hma and It's Blessings;" Services, 10:30 a.m. Scott Egermayer will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah. SITTER SERVICE Available for Shabbat evening, 7:15 p.m. or 8 p.m, service, Saturday mornings when there is a Bur or Bat Mitzvah. Alao, Sunday mornings when there ia Religious School, Make: H reservation with Llio Temple office. No facilities for infanU. Coal, is $2 pt>r family. SIMCHAT TOHAH Monday, Oct. 8J SurviceH, 7 p.m. Uiibbi Aryeh Assriel, Rabbi Debbie Stiel and Cantor Wendy Shermet will officiate. Kindergarteners and other students who have never been conMocratcd will participate. The joyous tunes of Tuffy Epsteins' group will be heard. A special Oneg Shabbat will follow with ice cream, cookies, music and dancing. Tuesday, Oct. 9: Services and Yizkor, 10:30 a,m. ADULT EDUCATION THURSDAY, Oct. 11, Adult Study with Rabbi. Azrid, 10-11:30 a,m. Focus i» on the writings of the Scholara-ia-)tu«iU«ixce who will joi» ua this year; Husk Judaism, 7-9 p.m., This 20-aosfiion eduracs, led by Stephanie Grossman, is designed to provide a broad range of information to Jews wishing to explore their heritage, and non-Jews considering conversion or who want to gain a better understanding of Judaism. "••. B'NAI ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE •. (ilB Mynster St., Council 'BliilTs, IA 515<Ki-O7(>(» Phone: 322-4705 or :KiO-1244 e-mail: j<'lHlot:2@««ol.coin FRIDAY: Services, 7:30 p.m.

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TIFERETH ISRAEL d..,-Lincoln. NE (»B502-52;i(> : 423-85W) Servieea conducted by Itabbi Stanley M. Roncnbaum. Minyan, Monday and Thursday, 7:15 a.m. FRIDAY: Services, 8 p.m. SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a,m. MONDAY-Hoshana Rabbah: Services, 7:15 ajn.; Erev Shemini Atzeret: Services, 6:45 p.m. TUESDAY-Shemini Ataaret: Services, 9:30 a.m., followed by Yizkor; Mincha-Ma'ariv, 6:45 p.m. W E D N E S D A Y - C o n s e c r a l i o n : Services, 9:30 a.m., Mincha-Ma'ariv, 6:45 p.m.

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BNAI MITZVAH Lindsay Rachel Belmont, daughter of Mark and Jill Belmont, will colnbrate her But Mitzvah on .Saturday, Oct. in, at Both Bl Synagogue. A .superior honor roll student at Millarcl North Middle School, Lindtmy plays keyboard in the school's jazz band, and also enjoys dancing, act' ing and attending B'nai B'rith Beber Camp every summer. For her mitavah project, she will donate a portion of her Bat Mitzvah money to help repair the B'nai Mitzvah Torah at Beth El. Lindsay has a sister, Jessica, 15, and a brother, Colin, 9. G r a n d p a r e n t s are Marshal) and B a r b a r a Kushner, and thu late Joe and Florence Belmont,

Erika Siegel t daughter of Nanci Siegel Manaon land David Siegel of jjPhoemx, A55, will cele;. brate her Bat Mitzvah on 'Saturday, Oct. 13, at I Temple Ohai in Phoenix. An eighth grade honor I roll atudont at Cocopah I Middle School in ScottsSdale, AZ, Erika is on the INational Junior Honor iSociety, Pom Team and I Newspaper Committee. For her mitzvah project, she collected supplies for the Humane Society and volunteered as a camp counselor over the summer. Erika baa a. brother, Bryan, 1.6. Grandparents are Bobette and Sidney Guller of St. Louis, MO; Judy Si«y:el of San Jose, CA, and the late Allen Siegel; and Larry Bereaii and Judith 1 Kuttor of Dallas, TX, Great-grandp&rente are Lea Blumoff of St. Louis; the late Morris Kutler and the late Helen Siegel.

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Now What? Since Sept. 11, we've been hit with a barrage of emotions and information. We've gone from shock and disbelief to anger and stark realization that our world has changed. For the first few days after the terrorists struck, most of as sat in front of our television sets, glued to the stark footage of burning American cities. Then the editorials, interviews, e-mails and talk shows began to bombard us with background, analysis, predictions, and "the latest" news. If you're confused, you're not alone. But come Oct. 25, one visitor to Omaha just might make your understanding of these complex issues a little easier. New York. Times columnist and author Tom Friedman is the featured speaker for the Jewish Federation of Omaha's Annual Campaign event. He'll be speaking to, what we assume will be, a large crowd, with his unique take on the Middle East, the aftermath of the terrorist attacks and America's response. Originally from Minneapolis, Friedman was the NY Times bureau chief in Beirut and then Jerusalem (hence the name of his first book, From Beirut to Jerusalem). His later travels, including a stint in Washington, D.C., gave him the opportunity to comment on the effects (good and bad) of globalization in his second book, The Lexus and the Olive Tree. While his first book outlines the historical enmity between the Jewish

and Arab worlds, between the West and the Middle East, Friedman's second book really goes the next step in analyzing the factors which make the Middle East so reluctant to come out of the Middle Ages and into the 21st century. After all, he points out, the Middle East was not a participant in the Reformation, the Renaissance or the Industrial Revolution, all of which gave Westerners (including Jews) new opportunities (as well as challenges) and opened doors previously closed. There is one other book well worth reading, even though it was published more than a decade ago. Initially, author Joan Peters traveled to the Middle East to back up her hypothesis that the Palestinians were the true claimants of the Holy Land and were being oppressed by the Israelis. Her eight years of research led to a complete turnaround, resulting in the masterful work, From Time Immemorial, an expose of the corruption of the Palestinian leadership and its betrayal of their own people with the blessings of other Arab and Muslim heads of state and clerics. The Kripke Jewish Federation Library has copies of all of these insightful books. Do yourself a favor, and in addition to the daily dose of media, read these three books. If you don't before Friedman's visit here Oct. 25, you'll certainly want to after you've heard what he has to say about Israel's so-called peace partners.

Solidarity's Deeper Meaning

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None of the peripheral damage wrought by the terrorists who struck at America on Sept. 11 should even be mentioned in the same sentence as the horrific loss of life exacted that day by those evil men. The intentional murder of thousands of men, women and children is what must always remain at the forefront of our consciousness. The catastrophe, though, had its lesser effects too, among them the shattering of a nation's sense of security, the shocking alteration of its most populous city's skyline, massive layoffs by the airline industry, a general economic upheaval. And, of particular import to Jews, the cancellation of a massive Israel solidarity rally, which had been scheduled for New York on Sept. 23. . . The gathering's organizers, the United Jewish Communities, decided that a large and public display of support for Israel would not be an appropriate coda to a national period of tragedy and mourning. No doubt security concerns played a role in the decision as well. While all normative' precautions were surely taken, it is unlikely organizers had anti-aircraft batteries in mind. Amazing how our paradigms, can so suddenly shift. The bottom line, though, is that what was conceived as an unprecedented display of Jewish unity was, at least for the foreseeable future, shelved. As it happened, though, the solidarity the rally was to reflect had been problematic from the get-go. Some liberal Jewish groups, like the Reform movement's congregational body, were concerned that their participation might be construed as sup-

port for current Israeli government policies like maintaining settlements or targeting killing of terrorist leaders, which they oppose. Others, like the Zionist Organization of America, were disappointed that the rally's official message did not specifically support the current Israeli government's positions. And so, in an effort to avoid facing unpleasant if important issues, the rally's theme was rendered "Standing together with the people of Israel" - a somewhat pareve, if still noble, sentiment. But the fact that" even that common ground will not now be stood upon, at least not literally, might bring us to ponder the deeper meaning of Jewish solidarity. While concern for other Jews is a paramount aspect of Jewishness, is that its limit? And is even that concern most meaningfully expressed by the summoning of a mass of people to a public place? Jewish truth be told, Jewish solidarity has ancient and yet still vibrantly alive and thriving roots. Our religious tradition refers to our fractious family as having attained the status of "one person with one heart" - at Sinai, when the Torah was given. The implication is unmistakable: what made us one was our common commitment to the Torah. And equally unmistakable is that implication's implication: what can make us one again is precisely the same. Gathering together not physically but spiritually. Let us seize on the solidarity gathering that was-

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n't to build a solidarity gathering that not only can be but that can outshine - in a less public but more real way - any conceivable march or demonstration. Each of us can access our tradition's teachings and directives. We can all pronounce blessings before eating food; avoid slander and other forbidden talk; opt for kosher .food; observe the Sabbath and holidays; pray. There has been an explosion of English-language literature in recent years about Jewish thought, religious laws and customs. ArtScroll/Mesorah publishers has scores of volumes that are both accessible and informative (not to mention its groundbreaking and top-notch Talmud series). Older favorites run the gamut from powerful classics like Hirsch's Horeb (translated from the German) to popular works like Donin's To Be A Jew. Any reputable Jewish bookstore or library offers a wealth of authentically Jewish literature, food for Jewish thought as well as guides to Jewish life. If all of us, wherever we are on the spectrum of Jewish identification or observance, will seek to become more knowledgeable and observant than we currently are, we can access a solidarity no rally could ever accomplish. Our feet might then be in very different places, but our hearts will be one. Rabbi Avi Shafran is director of public affairs for Agudath Israel of America. This article is courtesy of Ant Echad Resources.

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Does the U.S. and world media use a special MORE than half of Jerusalem --• despite all that wink-wink language when it comes to Israel? In Yasir Arafat is not, repeat not, a hardliner. Also, times of conflict, or outright war, language is worth Yasir Arafat is not intransigent. (See above.) a million troops. Words can arm; words can dis- • THE OCCUPATION: This refers to any Jewish arm. Walter Cronkite almost singlehandedly person living in any part of Israel. turned America against the Vietnam war when in EVEN-HANDED; This phrase, made famous by one of his CBS telecasts he questioned the wisdom Jimmy Carter, or perhaps his brother, and also of our involvement over there. made famous by the State Department, signals Resolved, then, that words make a difference; that the U.S. must stop being favorable to Israel. It sometimes make all the difference. For those of us is felt that Israel, with land approximately the size who ardently follow events in the Middle East it, is of Connecticut, holds too much of an advantage a given that certain words apply only to Israel. over the Arab world. The Arab world is more than Even when a word is used passively, we get the two times the size of the United States, and that is message. However, for the uninitiated, what fol- not enough. lows is a glossary of terms in my attempt to explain Also, Israel's population is five and a half million what they really mean in the context of the Middle to the Arab world's 150 million, which, apparently, East. is seen as lopsided, to Israel's advantage. What's INTRANSIGENT: This applies only to Israel, as more, Israel has but one U.N. vote and no oil when Israeli leaders agree to give up "only" 98 per- monopoly, and that is also too much. Therefore, an cent of the West Bank and not 100 percent; only "even-handed approach" must be taken to dispose half of Jerusalem and not all of Jerusalem. Israel of so many advantages. CONCESSIONS, or PAINFUL CONCESPROVOCATIVE: This word is becoming very SIONS: Again, this only applies to Israel, which is popular, thanks to our current Secretary of State, expected to give up miles of territory in exchange of Colin Powell. This is another word that is reserved promises that are never expected to bo kept. for Israel and Israel alone. The suicide bombers THE PEACE PROCESS: A phrauo used by ter- who continue to coldbloodedly murder dozens of rorists an a cover for war. Translation: The Peace Israeli civilians are not being provocative -- Ariel Sharon is. Arie.l Sharon is provocative, when he Process is The War Process. HARDLINER: This word is hardly over used for responds in any fashion. If -• according to Mr. any world leader oxeppt Im-ad'n. Menuchem Bogin, Powell - Ariel Sharon wants to atop being labeled for example, in still remembered as a hardliner as provocative, he must give terrorists a free hand doHpite giving away the. Sinai. Ari«l Sharon, and let them murder us many «IO,WH as possible. despite his policy of roHlrmnt ovon in the face of without interference. horrific bombingH, will always be a hardliner, Yasir THE UNITED NATIONS* A biff, beautiful Arafat is not a hardliner, Dnapite his inBiBtonce. on huildiu'R in New York where diplomats from all more than 99 percent of the West Hank, and over world gather regularly to condemn Israel. This

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Y.E.S. Members will meet Monday at the JCC. Play bingo at 10:15 a.m. with Eileen Remer, or exercise with Stacey Paskert at 10:30 a.m. Bring articles to share for "YES Talk" discussion group at 11 a.m. Following lunch at noon, inspirational speaker Sister Eita Pickninke will talk on "The Gifts of Joy and Humor." For transportation, call 330-4272. It's "Party Time" on Monday, Oct. 22 at noon at the JCC auditorium. Entertainment is by the Q'Hanlons. Deadline for reservations is Oct.15. The Great Platte River Road Archway day trip is planned for Oct. 25. Cost is $22 per person and includes coach transportation, admissions to Arch and Minden's Opera House, lunch at Wendy's and snacks on the bus. Depart from the JCC at 8 a.m. and return by approximately 6 p.m. Send reservations to Maggie Conti, 323 So. 132nd St. Omaha, NE 68154.

39 FOREVER Join us for a trip to the Longbranch Saloon for dinner and music in Lashara, NE, on Saturday, Oct. 13. Bus transporation leaves from the JCC at 6 p.m. For more information, call Maxine Noodell at 393-7624. COUNCIL BLUFFS HADASSAH The annual donor luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 16, noon, at Lake Shore Country Club. Sue Olsen-Mandler, a well-known Nebraska artist, will speak about her work and demonstrate some of her artistry. For reservations, call Edythe Krasne at 323-9172, or Sally Telpner at 322-5607.

JEWISH WOMEN INTERNATIONAL JWI will host its annual Mah Jongg Tournament on Sunday, Oct. 14, noon, at the JCC starting with registration. Play officially starts at 12:30 p.m. To reserve a place, send a $15 contribuWALK-IN, DROP-IN For those members going on the day trip to Bluffs tion, made out to JWI, by Oct. 10, to Rosalie Run Casino on Thursday, please meet at the JCC Greenspan, 8108 Howard St, Omaha, NE 68114, or call her at 391-1954; or Esther Wax, 118 So. 88th by 8:45 a.m. St., Omaha, NE 68114, or call 393-4442; or Beth Friedman, 15666 Farnam Cir., Omaha, NE 68118, VISIONS Visit the new Visitor and Education Center at the or call 334-7539. A variety of prizes will be award- Omaha Botanical Gardens on Wednesday, Oct. ed and refreshments will be served. 24. Cost is $5 per person (free for members of the Gardens). Tour with docent begins at 10 a.m. Following the tour, we will dine at the cafe in the Visitor Center. Lunch is on your own. Send reservations to Marilyn Fried, 2821 So. 76th Ave., Omaha, NE 68124. JEWISH SENIOR SERVICES Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story is at the Lied Center for Performing Arts on Sunday, Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. Cost of $47 per person includes coach transportation and theater ticket. Send reservations to Marcy Gallner, 770 N. 93rd St., #1B4, Omaha, NE 68114. Deadline is Oct. 15. Join us for the AARP 55 Alive Driver Safety Program on Nov. 13 and 14,12*4 p«n*; at the JCC. Cost is $10 per person. Get an insurance discount Practicing for the tournament are: Rosalie (consult your insurance agent for savings up to Greenspan, left, Cindy Shulewitz, Esther Wax 10%). Send reservations with payment by Oct. 30 and Corinne Levin. to Maggie Conti, Adult Program Director, 323 So. 132nd St., Omaha, NE 68154.

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The play, The Yellow Dress, was shown to more Dr. Patricia Newman, one of three chairmen coordinating the Yellow Dress project, announced the than 6000 teens and parents last year, organized receipt of a three-year grant of $67,500 from the by the the Domestic Violence coordinating Council, Kiewit Foundation. While the funds need to be Jewish Family Service and the Omaha Section of matched by ongoing fundraising, the first year of the National Council of Jewish Women. It won the the domestic violence prevention project have Jewish Federation's 2001 Community Service Award. already been secured. "I believe these programs can be as an important The project had been taken over by the Great way to help children and teenagers become more Plains Girl Scouts earlier this year to reach a cognizant of relationship dynamics and how- to broader audience. For more information, visit the grow up to be safer, happier, adults and parents," organization's website: www.gpgirlscouts.org/Dr. Newman asserted. TheJlTellowJDress/defaiilt.htm

Playwright's Own Family Inspiration ' for Door to Door by PAM MONSKY Federation Communications Director

When one woman reflects on her past as a daughter, a wife and a mother, whom does she see? According to playwright James Sherman, "I hope people will see themselves in this play." Three seasoned actresses, Roslyn Alexander, Cheryl Ross Mitchell and Kim Wade star in Sherman's poignant

woman in the Omaha premier of James Sherman, Door to Door, Oct. 15 playwright at the Jewish Community Center Theater. Thoro will be two performances, 9:80 a.m. and 7 p.m. of the 2002 Women's Campaign Event. Tickets are $10 per person; in addition, everyone attending will be asked to make an increased gift (of any amount) to the 2002 Women's Campaign. Sherman is the author of the plays Magic Time, The God of Isaac, Mr. 80%, The Escape Arkst, Beau Jest, This Old Man Came Rolling Home, Jest A Second! and Romance in D. He began his professional career as a writer and performer with The Second City in Chicago and received an M.F.A. from Brandeis University. Since 1986, he has been a Playwright-inResidence at Victory Gardens. Beau Jest played for one year in Chicago and then played for two and a half years off-Broadway in New York, Beau Jest, Magic Time, The Ood of Isaac, Mr. 80%, Jest A Second! and Romance in D have been published and are regularly produced by theatres throughout the United States and around the world. Sherman has been a teacher of playwriting and acting on the faculties of The Second City Training Center, Chicago Dramatists Workshop, and Victory Gardens Theater. Sherman explained, "Door to Door is basically about my mother. This is not in any way an unprecedented event. Edward Albee wrote 'Three Tall Women' about his mother. Alfred Uhry wrote (Continued on Page 7)

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Inspiration for Door to Door (Continued from page 6) .. ; 'Driving Miss Daisy' about his grandmother. Those two plays won Pulitzer Prizes. So, I guess one could say that playwrights' mothers can be potent inspirations." Door to Door is set in Sherman's native Chicago. It's a memory-infused comedy that relates the unique and shared experiences of his grandmother, mother and sister. It examines the incidents that shaped their philosophies, as well as key transitional moments in history, that gave these women more freedom. The work, which Sherman describes as alternately hilarious and bittersweet, continues his exploration of the American Jewish experience. But the playwright is also quick to note that he does not have an ethnocentric agenda. "I'm here to tell a story," he insists. "That story happens to be based on my experiences of growing up in a Jewish family in Chicago. Edward Albee taught me that the only way to achieve something very universal is to be very specific." For more information about the Omaha performances of Door to Door, please contact Kathy McGauvran, Women's Division Director, 334-6427, or e-mail: kmcgauvi'an^jcwishomahtt.org".

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Jewish Senior Services invites seniors to a fall luncheon on Oct. 18, noon, at the JCC auditorium, featuring Victor Yampolsky, Omaha Symphony Music Director. He is the primary conductor of the symphonic MasterWorks series and the Chamber Orchestra series. Yampolsky will break out his 200 year-old Storioni violin (which he calls his "HI sister") for a special performance, along with two other musicians from the symphony. His dedication to the Omaha Symphony ia so strong that when flights were cancelled in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in New York York, he rented a car to drive to Omaha for the opening performance of the symphony with Pinchas Zukerman. Yampolsky was born into a formidable Russian musical family. -P-"1 '$?'£:' He is the son of £%'&J famed pianist l Vladimir Yampolsky, and grand grandnephew of concert violinist Myron Polynkin. Though a star pupil, Yampolsky resisted pressure to pursue a solo career and joined the Moscow Philharmonic at age 23, Ho rose quickly to associate concertmaster. In 1973, Yampolsky emigrated to Rome, where he auditioned for the legendary Leonard Bernstein. He was awarded the Leonard Bernstein Fellowship to the famed Tanglowood summer music festival, which stoked media interest (Yampolsky was one of the

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early artistic emigres from the former Soviet union). Later that year, he joined the Boston Symphony. He was named principal second violin in 1975. As an educator, Yampolsky has earned acclaim for his dedication to young musicians, Since 1984, he has been Professor of Music and Director of Orchestras at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. In 1993, ho was selected to hold the first ever endowed chair at Northwestern's School of Music, the Rice Foundation's Distinguished Professorship in Music Performance. Yampolaky has served as the music director of the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra in Halifax, Nova Scotia: the conductor of Tanglewood's Young Artiste Orchestra; a violinist, conductor and honorary board director of tho Scotia Festival of Music in Halifax; and the principal conductor of South Africa's National Symphony Orchestra. In addition Lo the Omaha Symphony, Yampolsky ia tho music director of the Peninsula Music Festival in Door County, WI. He is also a sought-after guest conductor, performing with orchestras around the globe. Deadline for reservations is Oct. 9. Send reservation form and payment of $5 per person to Shane Kotok, Director of Community Outreach, 323 So. 132nd St., Omaha, NE 68154. For information, call Matfgift Conti, Adult Program Director, .334-6521.

IN THE NEWS The American Jewish Joint Distribution The leadership for the Young1 Enargetic Seniors Division of the Women's Campaign met recently to begin their 1.5th year of raising funds for the J e w i s h F e d e r a t i o n of Omaha. The Y.E.S. Division is the only one to consistently achieve 100 percent participation. The women, all of them over the age of 85, credit their success and longevity to staying involved in the community. Meeting to plan the campaign are: Sally Venger, left, Kay Ferer, 2002 Women's Campaign Co-chairman Joanie Jaeobson, Sarah Lewis, Babe Arnoff and Anne Margolin.

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Klutznick Symposium (Continued from page 8)' • " Presentations at Creighton University Monday, Oct. 29: • Marjorie Lehman, Jewish Theological Seminary, will speak on "Women Celebrate Passover and Sukkot: A Critique of Feminist Approaches to the Study of -, v,^ Women in »* • • T , •"*" "" the „ TalMarjome Lehman Dr. Lehman holds a Ph.D. in Religion/Judaic studies from Columbia University, and has taught at the Jewish Theological Seminary since 1999. The author of many articles on the Talmud and women in Rabbinic Judaism, she received the Distinguished Teaching Award from Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in 1998. • S. Daniel Breslauer, University of Kansas-Lawrence, focuses on literature in his presentation, "Negotiating Gender Roles; Three Stories from Perefcz, Agnon and Buber." University Press of America is just publishing Dr. Breslauer'a latest book, Creating a Judaism Without Religion: A Postmodern Jewish Pos ' Hi i HI horofnmny )thor books md articles >n Judaism, myth and itomturc. • Jayno K. Guberman of the Jew* sh Women's Vrchive was ilao curator ind coS. D;mu?l Brwulauer1 director of the Starr Gallery in Newton, MA. Her exhibitions have included "Women Whose Lives Span the Century," "Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem," and "Beta Israel: The Jews of Ethiopia." Her presentation, "Hidden Stories/ Living Memories: Women's Narratives as Lens cm American Jewish History," discusses how, in less than four generations, American Jewish women have dramatically expanded their participation and influence in all aspects of the cultural, intellectual, political, religious and communal life of American Jewry and American society at large. • Charles D. labell, Louisiana State University, will prt'.Hont tho provocatively titled "Nice Girls, Liquor, Sex, and Power in Antiquity." One of the two scholars returning to Omaha for the second time, he participated in KS 13 last year. Ho is convinced that roli-

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I've recently finished a project which took some course, in the days when absolutely nothing was time and effort on my part, but before I was fin- wasted. Somehow, my guess is this big teppel was ished, I realized it took an emotional investment, frequently used for such a concoction. I also found, in a silver chest which held a full set too. That's probably because I'm the self-professed queen of nostalgia, but on the other hand, I think I of flatware dating back at least 60 years, four odd was entitled to the special involvement of memo- pieces, two forks and two spoons which didn't ries of another time. Let me tell you what I did this match the set. These I grabbed, because I recognized them as treasures. I positively know they summer, as the school children might say. were with my boba when she came to this country, I was in charge of closing up a family house, emptying it of furniture and anything else I found. and were used until much of the silver was rubbed This, of course, included the personal belongings of off. They are quite large, and I would describe the the last resident, but in addition, there were hun- forks as having unusually long tines. dreds of items which dated back to almost another In yiddish, a fork is called a gouple, and boy, era. This was a home which had been in my family these are really gouples. The tablespoons could be since it was built, a few years prior to 1920. mistaken as serving spoons, due to the generous I don't have the exact year, and my sweet zayda size. I know they weren't—they were soup spoons isn't around for me to ask, but I know I'm safe in and I'd bet they were fleishig. Don't ask me why, my guess of which decade it appeared. I've shared but I just know they were, because they look like memories of everything from the fruit trees and the fleishiga spoons! chickens, the pump which preceded the kitchen I found pictures that had been hidden away for sink, the family gatherings around the old kitchen countless decades, pictures I simply couldn't hantable, and the unforgettable experience of the live dle without taking the time to study each and chickens and the ceremony of "shloogen kapores". every one. Pictures of people taken years and years These aren't the things I want to talk about here. before I was born! Pictures so precious, I took them Let me, instead, try to explain how it felt to find to a place where they could be copied-and enlarged, dishes from way back when, dishes that were put and shared. away for Passover use. Among the everyday, reguThe house itself had undergone many changes larly used pots and pans, I turned up an aluminum since my earliest memories. But there was someteppel, which some of you will know is a cooking thing which could be called an enclosed back porch, pot I only know that anything that size and shape or a sun porch, perhaps, I recall clearly, as a place is a teppel, and I will swear to the knowledge that where one could sleep on a very hot night. And my Boba used it for cooking who knows what? there was still a cot, or what we called a day bed, Maybe soup, or a pot full of potatoes, or something out there, from who knows when? Today, the porch she used to call "shmatta borscht." has windows, but I do remember when there were I always loved that term, which my mother screens, I'm not sure it isn't my imagination. (I'll explained meant a soup made from the green tops ask my brother—he'll remember.) of beets or some other root vegetable. This was, of Of course, there was, and still is, a front porch where a person could sit and hope for a cool breeze on a summer night. 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For a year now, Jeff Jacoby of The Boston Globe has been focusing with laser-like intensity on Palestinian incitement, violence and lies. Jacoby has exposed the Palestinians, false attempt to equate their terrorists with George Washington's freedom fighters. Jacoby has exposed the long Arab record of broken agreements and refusal to respect Jewish holy sites, Jacoby has exposed the international hypocrisy of criticizing Israel's stance, at a time of unparalleled restraint. Honest Reporting is proud to present our monthly award, long overdue, to Jeff Jacoby — for his frank, insightful, tell-all columns, published every Sunday and Thursday in The Boston Globe. For a menu of Jacoby's archives, go to: www.boston.com/globe/columns/jacoby/. And you can drop a note of appreciation directly to Jeff Jacoby at: jacoby@globe.com. On Sept 13, Jacoby wrote in bis column, entitled, Our Enemies Meant What They Said," "Now that it has happened to us, the White House is not calling for 'restraint.' The State Department is not concerned about 'escalating the cycle of violence.' There are no editorials imploring the parties to conduct a 'peace process' and 'sit down at the negotiating table.' Now that it lias happened to us, the TV anchors are calling them terrorists, not 'militants' or 'activists.' Washington is not being warned to avoid a 'provocative' response, or cautioned against retaliation that is 'excessive and disproportionate.' Now that it has happened to us, our eyes have finally opened. Now at last we understand that there is a war under way - and we are in it." On Sept. 3, in "Durban, Racism and Islaniism," Jacoby wrote: "It had been obvious from the outset that anti-Semitic Israel-bashing would be high on the Durban agenda. Delegates arriving last week were greeted by the sight of posters featuring a large Star of David and the word 'apartheid' in big letters. A press conference called by 20 Jewish organizations was broken up when Arab rowdies began shouting and blocking the speakers. The Associated Press reported that the Arab Lawyers Group distributed 'pamphlets depicting Jews with fangs dripping blood and wearing helmets inscribed with Nazi swastika'. Josef Goebbels died in 1945, but his intellectual descendants are alive and well." Jacoby then chillingly foreshadows the terror events in New York and Washington: "Islamist xenophobia and violence has many faces... This summer, Afghanistan's Taliban demolished ancient Buddhist works of art, then ordered every Hindu in the country to wear yellow identification badges. Terrorist networks like Osama bin Laden's and Islamic Jihad place a premium on killing and wounding Americans... The litany is grim, the victims are many, and the threat is global." Honest Reporting was founded by a group of individuals who scrutinize the media for examples of blatant bias, and then inform our subscribers, asking to complain directly to the news organization concerned. To subscribe to Honest Reporting, double-click and send a blank e-mail to: joinhonest reporting@titan.sparklist.com.

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Out of the blue, a phone call from a literary agent convinced of the need for a collection of fine'pareve dessert recipes led to a dream-come-true for the creator of the New York City business, Doris Schechter's My Most Favorite Dessert company. For more than 20 years, Schechter created sweet treats and watched her business grow and develop with support from friends, family and her husband and five children, all with "make it happen", "have visions" arid "nay money is on you, honey" encouragement. Austria, Hitler, Italy, and finally, the United States began Schechter's life. Pareve treats for friends' birthdays led to the new career and the pareve and dairy bakery and restaurant. The old and treasured creations are still very much a part of the present day offerings, with "Grandma's Apple Cake," one of the most popular items. And now it is time to share her secrets. Developed as pareve recipes, it is noted that unsalted butter can be substituted for the unsalted margarine to create a dairy recipe. More than 90 recipes, using top quality ingredients and a good oven thermometer, are for loaf, layer and specialty cakes, pies and tarts, cookies and Passover baking. Each chapter and headnote relates Schechter's story. The numerical instructions are detailed and offer variations, freezing and defrosting help. The recipes range from simple to Viennese elegance: Linzer Torte, Viennese Nut and Orange Cookies, holiday specialties, hamataschen, teiglach, jelly doughnuts and Passover treats. This recipe could be my most favorite dessert; give it a try!

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How many of us remember where we were sitting when President Kennedy was shot? How many of us remember what we were doing at the time of the Yom Kippur War? How many of our children will remember the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks? This has been a devastating tragedy for all of America. As Jews, we need to be especially sensitive to our neighbors and our own children during this time. To those ends, many people have asked, "What can we do for our children during this terrible, tense time?" The following are my suggestions: • Talk less, listen more. Your children want to talk about this. They will have lots of questions. Answer them with short answers. It's important to listen, to reflect and to repeat the things they say. • Hold and hug more. It's a time where less talk, more holding and more "I love you's" are appropriate. • Don't project your own feelings onto your children. We also have feelings, concerns and fears, but that is not the focus. Children have enough of their own worries. Be there for your children. Talk about your concerns with your adult friends. • Be ready in six months. This is.a tragedy, and when the dust settles, children will begin feeling and reacting to this incident. Children will respond to this. We need to be aware that regression might take place, for example, bedwetting, crying, afraid to sleep alone, aggression. Be aware and alert for these signs. • There are no real answers. To give your children a definitive answer of why terrible, mean things happen to people really has no purpose. It's more important, instead of giving answers and solutions, to listen and reassure. • No one is guilty yet. At this time, a lot of people want to express their anger, vengeance or rage.

We have no "guilty parties". It is our job to encourage children to be calm and not to be. aggressive with people who might be different than us. It's a time where we need to be caring of other people. • And finally, pray with your children. It's very important for us Jews to use every vehicle we can to communicate with the Divine. This is beyond our power. During times of crisis, show your children how to embrace their faith. They want symbols. They want tradition. Have them say the Shema when they go to bed. Teach them how to say the Modeh Ani every morning. Have your children give tzdekah to local and national charities that are helping these people who have lost a loved one. While you are supporting America, also support Israel. Send money. Pray for them every day. Appreciate that they experience this tragedy every single day. Finally, at this time of year, do teshuvah, Repent. Look at oneself. Look at your relationships in your family. Look at your relationship with G-d. See if all of those, especially your relationship with G-d, are constructive, positive and healthy. Take this time of the year to ask yourself, "What have I done to contribute to a better world?" That message is very important to give to children. They understand the idea of forgiving, of saying, "I'm sorry," and of being part of a process which says, "What can I do to fix and make a better world?" Allan M. Gonsher is president of Kids, Inc., a professional counseling agency in Omaha, devoted to helping families and. children. .He is the author of the book An Allowance is Not a Bribe: And other helpful hints for raising responsible Jewish children, available from publisher Jason Aronson.

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The Oldtimers and Young Energetic Seniors meeting was dominated by expressions of sorrow concerning the assault and destruction of New York City's Twin Towers and part of the Pentagon in Washington, D.C, The toll, as of this writing: New York: 6453 missing and 261 dead, including those on the hijacked planes; Pentagon: 189 believed killed, including those on the hijacked plane; and 44 killed on the plane downed in Pennsylvania. It was a somber mood during both the discussion class and luncheon as the group groped for answers for this evil deed. This reporter read an e-mail message from my son, Dr. Ron Grossman in New York, who ministered to the victims: "To my friends, associates and loved ones: In the wake of the holocaust inflicted on New York and Washington, our country will react-and react with an iron fist, Pray .that the iron fist will ensure our future safety so that we do not cower on our streets, tremble in our offices and shake in what, used to be the safety of our homes. Pray that a new world will emerge from the awful wreckage in which the deep wounds that have led to this madness will heal." We stood in memory of those lost in this horrific act I can, you can, together we can stand ready to support 'Amer-i-can' efforts to readicate terrorism. Irene Reemer rendered an inspiring solo of "God BlesB•America," followed by the audience joining in,

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WASHINGTON (JTA)-Israel gets strong backing from Americans in the wake of the Sept. 11 terror attacks, according to two recently released polls. Some 92 percent of those surveyed in one of these polls endorse "full cooperation" between the United States and Israel in combating terrorism. The poll of 1,011 Americans was conducted Sept. 14-18 by the Institute for Jewish and Community Research and the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at the Hudson Institute. "You don't see these kinds of numbers-that'a as close to unanimous as you'll ever get in a national poll. It means that the American public is almost completely behind Israel and American support for Israel and American cooperation with Israel," said Gary Tobin, the president of the San Franciscobased Institute for Jewish and Community Research. In a second poll, 55 percent of Americans said they back Israel in its conflict with the Palestinians; 7 percent backed the Palestinians. That CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll of 1,032 Americans was taken Sept. 14-15. Both polls have a 3 percent margin of error. "These polls demonstrate the solidarity between Americans and Israelis," said Tim Wuliger, the president of the American Israeli Public Affairs Committee. "In the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on America, Americana understand that we should support another country which hue been relentlessly attacked by terrorists and which shares our values of democracy, sanctity of human life and tolerance for differences in personal beliefs." Gallup has been tracking this issue for years and usually about four in 10 Americans express greater sympathy for Israel than for the Palestinians. Support for the Palestinians has generally been about twice what it is now.

The sharp rise in sympathy for the Jewish state is a direct result of Americans' experiencing firsthand the threat of terrorism that has plagued Israel, said David Makovsky, a senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, "Americans identify with-Israel's plight," he said. Some observers had worried that Americans might blame the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon on U.S. support for Israel. But Makovsky said a backlash against Israel won't happen because Americans realize that what's driving Osama bin Laden, the prime suspect in the terrorist attacks, is not anti-Israel feelings but rather the U.S. presence in the Persian Gulf and Western culture. Among the other findings of Tobin's poll: • Asked the likely cause of the recent terrorist attacks on the United States, 64.3 percent of Americans blamed the growing number of Arab terrorist groups and the countries that harbor them, while 20.1 percent blamed American support for Israel. Young people and those with incomes over $76,000 were more likely to blame American support for Israel. • 73.7 percent of Americans said the United States should develop closer relations, or not change current relations, with Israel as a result of the attack, while 11.7 percent said the United States should begin to distance itself from Israel. Support for closer ties to Israel were strongest in the South and among people living in rural areas. • 74.6 percent of Americans said Israel should "do whatever ia necessary* to find and destroy terrorists who threaten serious harm to its citizens, with an additional 7,9 percent agreeing, but adding qualifying comments. Support for this view was particularly strong among? Republicans, respondents 18-44, and those in the North Central and South regions.

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It was that crisp time of year between the stifling summer heat and the shivering breath of winter. The trees were — splashed with a rainbow'of autumn colors -- yellow, gold, orange, and red. ~~ Children rolled happily through the fallen leaves under the maple and cottonwood trees. Families were getting ready to build little houses called sukkahs. <w One of the biggest and most handsome of all the sukkahs was Samuel Sukkah. His wooden planks formed a three-sided structure which was decorated with cornstalks, purple eggplants, green and yellow and red peppers, apples, and beauti•:; ful plump pumpkins. f The roof of Samuel Sukkah was covered with boughs from evergreen trees. Children had added drawings and crafts they had made to give Samuel Sukkah a more per"Oh my! What are we going to do now for sonal touch. Twinkling stars and the brightly shin- Sukkot?" wondered little Harry Sukkah as he scuring moon could peek down from the night sky, their ried away from Goldie and her putrid perfume. "I'm light glimmering through the branches of Samuel's so inexperienced," he thought to himself. "I can't roof. A table in the middle of Samuel Sukkah was take Samuel's or Goldie's place. I just can't! I'm not ready to be set for a festive meal. ready yet!" That night, while everyone slept, little Harry It was almost time for the holiday of Sukkot. In addition to raking leaves, families were making Sukkah stayed awake wondering about Sukkot plans to share meals with their neighbors in the which would begin in just a couple days. Without Samuel Sukkah and Goldie Sukkah, some families sukkah during the week-long holiday. Samuel Sukkah was proud of his bountiful would have no where to celebrate Sukkot, no where appearance. He stood up straight and stately. He to shake their lulav, nowhere to eat or sing during could aee other sukkahs nearby but he knew he the holiday. was the biggest and most impressive of all the Suddenly, a yellow lemon-looking gourd spoke to stikkahs in the neighborhood, especially compared Harry Sukkah. "Hey, Harry, you gotta straighten, to little Harry Sukkah. Harry Sukkah was a new- yourself out! It's you or nothing this year!" comer in the area, "Huh?" asked the startled little Harry Sukkah. "Little Harry Sukkah," called Samuel Sukkah "Who are you?" "My name's Etrog, I'm not much compared to the with a fatherly smile. "Do you have enough branchgraceful, flowing lulav. But I'm just as important," es and decorations?" "Well, I don't know for sure, sir," hesitated little answered the little citron. "Now just 'cause y.ou'ro Harry Sukkah, a bit worried. "I've got two apples, a small and inexperienced doesn't mean yo\i can't green pepper, and a few branches on top," he said pull off this schtick." as his eyes rolled upward to count the twig-like Still rather bewildered, little Harry Sukkah branches. reached down with one of his branches and picked "Well, that's just fine for a young sukkah like up Etrog. "Can you help me?" Harry inquired, yourself," Samuel Sukkah smiled confidently. "Well sure I can," Etrog replied. "Look you That night as the sukkahs slept, a storm gath- already got a few gourds and peppers on ya. There ered above them. Thunder began to rumble in the are several branches that fell off the trees 'round distance at first. Then, as the rumbling turned into here in the storm that we can pile on top of ya. roars of thunder, lightning lunged toward the There's not much else ya gotta do." ground in long crooked finger-like bolts. Raindrops "Are you sure?" asked little Harry Sukkah with turned into downpours. Everything was drenched. fear in his voice. In the morning, little Harry Sukkah looked "Am I sure?" retorted Etrog. "Trust me sonny. around the yard. Suddenly, he gasped in shock! I've rolled around a lot of sukkahs in my day. You Samuel Sukkah was nothing but a burned out can handle this." crate! Little Harry Sukkah and Etrog spent the day In a crackling voice, the once regal Samuel sprucing up the young booth with some fallen tree Sukkah said, "I was hit by lightning last night! I'm limbs, fruits, and vegetables. They even found ruined," he moaned. some ears of corn to add to the decor. Little Harry Sukkah's eyes were as big as melons. "You're ready," Etrog finally announced. "Ya look "Harry," rasped the smoking Samuel Sukkah, "go great ~ if I don't say so myself," he added. tell Goldie Sukkah that she will have to take my Even little Harry had to admit he at least looked place. In my condition, I cannot possibly shelter the ready. "Maybe I am ready to be a sukkah!" families in the neighborhood for meals during That evening at dinnertime, the families in the Sukkot. Goldie Sukkah must prepare herself to be neighborhood brought their meals which they ate a gracious hostess." * inside little Harry Sukkah. The neighbors took Little Harry Sukkah scooted over to Goldie turns eating, because it was difficult for everyone Sukkah's backyard. However, he noticed a foul odor to fit inside the little sukkah at once. However, coming from the area. As he neared Goldie Sukkah, when it came time to shake the lulav and smell the the stench got worse. Indeed, Goldie was holding a lemon-scented Etrog, the families all gathered together - some inside little Harry Sukkah and branch over her nose, "What's that awful smell?" asked little Harry some standing just outside of him. The people thanked God for giving them food, shelter and the Sukkah, wrinkling his nose. "During the storm last night," Goldie cried as she goodness of sharing. tried to hold her breath, "a skunk took shelter here! Little Harry Sukkah thanked, God, too, for being. It's gone now but its nasty scent is here to stay!" a sukkah and for learning to have faith in himself.

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Jewish Learning Center Offers Something for Everyone (Continued from page 1) »• •< ""•"""i 1 » Other adult learning opportunities " include "Conversations with Judaism I--History and Sources'* from 6;458:15 p.m. on Wednesdays, Oct. 3Dec. 12. Through the study of texts, this course examines the history, culture and ideas that constitute the Judaic tradition, "Conversations with Judaism II— History and Sources," a continuation of the course this fall, either of which may be taken independently, will also be on Wednesday nights starting Jan. 9. Both classes will be taught by Guy Matalon, Assistant Professor of Judaic Studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He is a native of Israel and a Ph.D. candidate in Medieval Jewish Thought at New York University, Dr. Leonard Greenspoon, who holds the Klutznick chair in Jewish Civilization at Creighton University, will guide the course, "From Matriarchs to Madams, from Dames to Damsels: Some Remarkable Women in the Hebrew Bible." During three one-hour lunch and learn sessions that start Thursday, Oct. 25, participants will get to know some of the colorful women of the Hebrew Bible. Dr, Greenspoon, who received his Ph.D. from Harvard University, is an expert in Bible and Bible translations. Other classes that have,already Btarted this fall will continue through next spring and are still open for additional participants. These learning opportunities include "Beyond Basic Hebrew" on Thursdays from $fcl5-10 a.m.., which is taught by Elyce Azriel, Middle/ High School Director at Temple Israel. "Adult Study with the Clergy" Js an on-going Thursday morning class

from 10-lls80 a.m. Rabbi Aryeh Azriel, Rabbi Debbie Stiel and Cantor Wendy Shermet alternate leading this class. Rabbi Azriel also guides discussion of current events and issues that affect the Jewish community in Omaha and around the world, on the third Tuesday of every month starting Oct. 10. This bring-your-own brown bag lunch group meets for an hour beginning at noon. Shabbat mornings this year will focus on understanding the riches that the Gates of Prayer has to offer at "Bagels and Sacred Books" from 9:30-10:15 a.m., and will be guided by the clergy and a host of guest lecturers. Dr. Karla Goldman, historian-inresidence at the Jewish Women's Archive in Brookline, MA, will address the congregation at Shabbat services on Friday, Oct. 26, 8 p.m. In Omaha for the Klutznick/Harris Symposium, Dr. Goldman will apeak at Temple on the topic, "Beyond the Gallery: Finding Women in the Story of American Reform Judaism," On Sunday mornings, when there Is not another adult education opportunity, Rabbi Azriel, Rabbi Stiel and Professor Matalon will lecture intermittently throughout the year. Rabbi Azriel's topic will be "A Help Mate? The Art of Living Together in the Stories of Adam and Eve," His first seminar will be on Oct. ,14, followed by sessions on Nov, 4, 11, and Dec. 16. All sessions are from 1011:30 sum. Rabbi Stiel will lead seminars on "Judaism and the Messiah;" Professor Matalon will talk about "I'm Dead, Now What?" Their sessions begin in January. Rabbi Karyn Kedar, Director of the

starts Thursday, Oct. 2, at 7p.m., and continues through Nov 13. Another Jewish Journey Group, led by Sally Kaplan, Clinical Services Director at Child Saving Institute, is for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one. "Walking the Path of Grief* starts Nov. 29 and continues through Jan, 10. Tamra Willett-Johnson, copy/associate editor of AAA's Home & Away magazine, is- a former drug counselor and English composition instructor at UNO. She will guide a book group as

they discuss The Wholeness of a Broken Heart, which starts T h u r s d a y , Nov. 29, and meets through Dec. 20, In addition, Temple's Outreach Committee offers six events throughout tlie year; Family School gives parents and children opportunities to Great Lakes Region of the Union of learn together on Tuesdays from American Hebrew Congregations 6:15-8:15 p.m.; poet, lecturer and which serves 62 congregations in the author Danny Siegel will present a Midwest, is scheduled to speak at series of workshops on Oct. 17-18.. Shabbat services on Friday night, There w(ll also be several special Feb. 8; she will also lead the Women musical programs, including Shabbat of Reform Judaism's Women's Retreat Shiran, the Sabbath of Song, on Jan. the next day. 25; the Four Cantors' Concert as Three Jewish Journey Groups, all a Temple welcomes back former cantors part of Synagogue 2000, a nationwide on April 20; and a family concert feaprogram in which Temple Israel has turing Julie Silver, who has sung at participated since 1907, will also start congregations across the country, on May 18. this fall. Hermene Zweiback's son, Rabbi These groups share a common structure and seek to foster deep con- Josh Zweiback, an educator in Los nections, openness to growth, and an Altos, CA, said, "It gives me great joy tiwarenass of the Divine Proaence. to know that hundreds of people are Beginning and ending* with a moment able to enjoy and experience Torah of prayer in word, aong, or silence, study, ultimately, in memory of my participants share what is meaning- mother. It's a fitting tribute to her. . . considering the values sho cherished." ful in their lives during each session. John Dacey, whose private practice Pre-registration for courses is treats those with drug and alcohol encouraged by calling Temple at 556addiction, will lead the first group, 6686, or on Temple's website: "Man's Search for Meaning," which www.templ6tetrael-ne.org.

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Stiabbat Dinner in Eimwood Park — a Night to Remember by PAM MONSKY, Federation Communications Director*

The 2002 Women's Campaign, led by co-chairs Joanie Jacobson. and Patty Noggj reveled in the firstever community Shabbat dinner and service in Elmwood Park last week. More than 150 people attended the event, which was planned by Wendy Goldberg and Lori Miller. Top left: After making crafts, everyone joined in singing songs. Sydney Robinson, Molly Goldberg, Zoe Vana and Brenna Robinson help with the clapping. Right: Mike Siegel blesses his son, Tyler, during the service. Lower left: Children and adults make challah covers and tissue paper flowers at the «raft table.

JFS to Host Meeting on Developmental Disabilities by JEWISH PRESS News Service,

Jewish. Family Service will introduce its Developmental Disabilities Support and Referral Services at a community meeting, Thursday, Oct. 11,7:30 p.m~, in tfie JCC Social Hall, This meeting is open to any family who has a member with developmental disabilities or anyone in the community interested in learning more about support and referral. Families and community members will have the opportunity to ask questions and give input regarding this new service of JFS. For more information, call JFS, 330-2024.

The Tnsman & Rosemary dare Scholarship Endowment Fund

A grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one within the past three years.

In honor of a special couple's generosity towards the Omaha Jewish community, a fund has been established by their friends to help pay for children to attend Jewish summer camps, participate in group trips to Israel, go to conventions, and attend Friedel Jewish Academy. Preference will be given to children with disabilities and from single parent families.

Facilitated by Shane Kotok, M.S., C.S.W. and Steve Stiel, M.SM i .RLM.HP.

Contributions to the fund are being accepted in honor of Truman and Rosemary Clare by

This five-session group wilt meet on Sunday mornings from 10:00-11:30 October 14,21,28, November 11, & 18 in the Jewish Family Service Conference Room.

333 So. 132nd St. Omaha, NE 68154 Jan Perelman.

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Best wishes to Truman and Rosemary Clare on your retirement from the Jewish Community Center of Omaha!