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Israeli Consul of Tourism Attends Exodus Premier by CAROL KATZMAN, Editor Michael Chen, Israel's Consul of Tourism Affairs, flew in from Chicago yesterday to attend the premier of the digitally-enhanced film, Exodus. In addition to chatting with the hundreds of Omahans who came to see the epic film (not seen on the big screen since 1961), Chen also came to promote trips to Israel. Especially after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on America, Chen wants to reassure visitors that "security is a prime concern in Israel. "We take care of our tourists," he said in a phone interview prior to his Omaha visit. "Daily life and routines continue in Israel, but our security preparedness is still very high." Despite continuing violence by the Palestinians and Israel's military responses, tourism "hasn't stopped," Chen insisted. Though the numbers have fallen by more than 50%, only TWA (which announced financial woes more than a year a^ ^ stopped its daily
flights to and from Israel. According to Chen, all other carriers have continued to fly. In fact, the only flight allowed to take off on Sept. 11 from the United States was an El Al flight to Israel, Chen said, noting El Al's worldwide reputation for safety and security. "The U.S. and Israel have a very high level of cooperation," he added, "and Fm sure that the government and private airlines are very interested in ElAl's security management and methods." Potential visitors who may be concerned about the situation in Israel can call the Consul's information center, 1-888-774-7723, or visit the Ministry of Tourism's website: Tsrww.goisrael.com. Chen said he looked forward to seeing Exodus again and to meeting with tour operators in Omaha who continue to plan trips to Israel. "This was the best occasion to remind people of the history of the birth of the State of Israel," he said. "It didn't come about by nature—we had to fight for it."
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Volunteers from the National books. Dictionary Day Chairman Council of Jewish Women, Omaha Sandy Epstein and volunteer Tuffy Section, brightened the lives of Epstein were on hand to supervise nearly 1400 fourth graders in the pick-ups. This is the fourth Omaha Public Schools on Monday year in which NCJW has raised as dictionaries were distributed in funds and distributed dictionaries 23 elementary academies. Above, in OPS. "For many students, this is Stacie Brodkey, left, helps Harriet the first book they have Epstein load her car with boxes of owned," said Sandy Epstein. ever
Israel Researchers Move Forward with Stem Cell Research by WENDY ELLIMAN
1 human body's 220 different JERUSALEM-President Bush, so decisive in his war cell-types, a first stage, they on terror, deliberated for 4 believe, in developing cures months over the complexities for disorders that include of providing federal funds for heart disease, stroke, diastem-cell research. His Aug. betes, certain cancers, multi9 ruling was a compromise: ple sclerosis, muscular dysresearch on the 64 existing trophy, osteo-arthiitis, Parkstem-cell lines will be inson's and Lou Gehrig's disfinanced by the taxpayer but ease. no new lines may be created Impassioned opposition to with government monies. His stem-cell research comes decision, he explained, had S§ from pro-lifers, who believe been made "with great •'** that embryos possess souls. care...because embryonic Because removing stem-cells stem-cell research holds kills the embryo, stem-cell great promise, but also the harvesting is thus human potential of great evil." experimentation and murIn Israel, where two der. research centers—Hadassah In Jewish belief, this is a Medical Organization and non-issue, says Israel Prize Prof. Benjamin Reubinoff, the Technion-Israel Institute laureate Prof. Michel Revel, of Technology—are among the Hadassah Medical Center a molecular geneticist at the 10 worldwide to hold existing embryonic stem-cell Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot and lines, the US ruling has major impact on future chairman of the Bioethics Advisory Committee of research. Israel's National Academy of Sciences & What, then, is Israel's take on the ethical uncer- Humanities. Judaism teaches that the soul enters tainties that so deeply trouble the U.S. President? the embryo at 40 days of age, he says. Embryos The debate centers on the right-to-life of the just a few days old, comprising some 150 cells and human embryo: when its stem-cells are removed, no bigger than a pinhead, "are not, therefore, conthe embryo dies. It was in 1998 that stem-cells- sidered human beings." Gad Potashnik, Professor of Obstetrics & building blocks for all human tissue—were firstsuccessfully extracted from human embryos and main- Gynecology at the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, is very tained in the laboratory. Since then, 64 stem-cell lines, able to reproduce involved in ethical considerations of stem cell themselves infinitely in the laboratory, have been research and represented Israel at a bioethics symextracted. With laboratory material to work on, sci- posium in Europe organized by the European entists worldwide have used different combinations Community. He notes that Judaism defines an of chemical growth-factors to urge these embryonic embryo as such only after It has existed for 14 days—not from the moment of fertilization. stem-cells to specialize. (Continued on page 8) They've developed them into about half the
Genetic Research into Usher Syndrome May Help Ashkenazi Jews by CAROL KATZMAH, Editor• At the age of five, Wendy Samuelson was diagnosed with a hearing loss. But, at the age of eight, when she "fell out'of the car one night" while getting out, her family knew it was something more serious. The combined hearing loss and the beginnings of what doctors learned was retinitis pigm&ntosa (a gradual loss of vision) led to a diagnoses of Usher Syndrome, This syndrome is a genetic condition, caused by recessive genes in both parents. In Wendy's case, her Type HI Usher Syndrome will, if untreated, lead to increasing loss of hearing and vision and balance problems. {Type I Usher Syndrome includes infants born deaf, with retinitis pigmentosa [RPj and balance problems; Type II includes those born with moderate hearing loss, RP and no balance problems.) Though Usher Syndrome has been identified in fewer than 40,000 people in the United States, it seems to have a higher percentage among Ashkenazi Jews (and the Finnish population) and doctors at the Boys Town National Research Hospital (BTNRH) in Omaha would like to know why. Samuelson, an attorney in New York and a member of the Usher Syndrome Advisory Committee at BTNRH, was in Omaha last month to promote the expansion of the facilities and research program that could lead to new discoveries in genetic testing, gene therapy and treatment of Usher Syndrome. (Continued on page 8)
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EDITORIAL Boy, if we don't know the meaning of Thanksgiving this year, we'll never learn its lessons! After Sept. 11, Americans—even those who lost loved ones—have expressed their gratitude to firefighters and emergency rescue personnel, to ordinary New Yorkers who may have phoned one last time to say "I love you," or held a friend during their last moments on earth, Will we ever forget those haunting photos of the World Trade Center as it collapsed, or the heartbreaking phone calls from passengers on Flight 93 before it crashed in Pennsylvania? In a world where terrorists think nothing of using planes as missiles, where others decide to join this evil "party" by sending anthrax spores through the mail, we still should be grateful for our blessings. For those of us who enjoy good health, who still earn a paycheck on a regular basis, who have good kids,
who have parents and siblings with whom to celebrate simchas, who have a roof over our heads and good food to eat, for all these things and more, thank God. And for a beautiful November day (with no snow on the ground!), and for being able to give donations to charitable organizations, and for the touch of a newborn's cheek, we also give thanks. We recall all those loved ones who shared Thanksgiving with us last year who are not at our tables; we think of the young American men and women in harm's way in Afghanistan; we remember those who were murdered in Israel in the last. 14 months of the second Intifada; and we think of the young Israeli men and women in harm's way defending a Jewish state the size of Delaware. We count our blessings and we go on, because we're Americans and because we're Jews and our role is tikkun olani, repairing the world.
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expected to be completed in 2005, Mueller said. The Dresdner Synagogue may be the first new synagogue planned for the former eastern states, but it is not the last. In March, 2002, the city of Chemnitz will dedicate its new synagogue, Spiegel told the Dresden News that he can imagine more synagogues being built in the former east, following the trend of former West Germany of the 1970s and 1980s. In Dresden, the synagogue dedication included commemoration of Kristallnacht. Alfred Neugebauer, an 87-year-old resident of Dresden who as a young firefighter saved the. original synagogue's Star of David, placed that star in the new building. Meanwhile, cities across Germany held programs remembering the pogrom that today symbolizes the radicalization of the Nazis' anti-Semitic campaign, Schools, churches and Jewish and non-Jewish organizations invited citizens to meet eyewitnesses to discuss past relevance to present. Newspapers also published articles about the events of 63 years ago,
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BERLIN (JTA)--Germany's annual commemoration of Kristallnacnt had a uplifting side this year, as Dresden opened the first newly built synagogue in the former East Germany. The building stands on the grounds of the original synagogue, one of hundreds destroyed during the pogrom against Jewish property that took place on the night of Nov. 9-10,1938, in Germany and Austria. The dedication of the new synagogue—which has space for 300 worshippers—took place last Friday morning, exactly 63 years after the original synagogue was destroyed by Nazi arsonists. Among the guests were the t-F.S. ambassador to Germany, Daniel Coats; German political leaders; and Jewish and Christian leaders. The ceremony was broadcast live across the country. Paul Spiegel, head of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, called the building of the synagogue "a miracle" that he never could have imagined 10 years ago. The Jewish population of Dresden-as in all of Germany-has grown since the fall of communism, with the arrival of Jewish immigrants from
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Jews Welcome a Shift in Tone as U.S. Criticizes Palestinians
by MATTHEW E. BERGER
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WASHINGTON (JTA)-Por the first time since the Sept. 11 terrorism attacks, the Bush administration is publicly criticizing the Palestinians and taking tangible steps toward fighting terrorism aimed at Israelis. The change in tone, after weeks of pointed criticism directed at Israel, is being welcomed by many in the American Jewish community who were becoming increasingly frustrated by the administration's actions. Some see the shift as the first sign of a more balanced perspective as the administration intensifies its war on terrorism even as it tries to keep Arab nations on board. A key test of the administration's positions will take place this week when world leaders gather for the opening of the United Nations General Assembly. Speculation is rife about a possible meeting between President Bush and Palestinian Authority President Yasser Arafat even as Arafat has reportedly threatened to declare unilateral statehood. The administration says no Bush-Arafat meeting is currently being planned. For the two months since the Sept, 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, the administration had remained largely mute about Palestinian violence as it worked to assemble and maintain an international coalition against terrorism that included Arab nations. At the same time, the U.S. government publicly condemned Israel for its policy of targeted assassination of terrorists and its incursions into Palestinian-controlled areas because it did not believe the Palestinians were doing enough to crack down on terrorists. The contrast angered many American Jews and Israelis, including Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, who at one point accused the administration of appeasing the Arabs at the expense of Israel. But that changed over the past week, with u series of public comments aimed at the Palestinian Authority and Arafat, David Satterfield, the U.S.-deputy assistant; secretary of state, told the Center for Policy Analysis on Palestine, that the last year of Palestinian violence has "become an ongoing process of calculated terror and escalation," which has led to Israeli actions that "proved inflammatory and provocative." "There has been too little movement on critical issues involving basic questions of intent and will to bring the killing to stop," Satterfield said.
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Last week, Daniel Kurtzer, the U.S. ambassador killing. to Israel, told the Foreign Press Association in Tel Jewish activists also sought stricter controls on Aviv that "words are not enough" for Arafat to Palestinian terrorist groups, warning administraprove that he is against terrorism. tion officials that the terrorist network was interKurtzer also said the Palestinian leader must do connected and should not exclude those that target more to crack down on Palestinian militants and Israel. . decide "where he stands on questions relating to "I don't think that this is a sea change, as much terrorism." as a coming to terms with reality," Hoenlein said of At the same time, the Bush administration has the administration's seeming shift. taken steps to isolate Palestinian terrorist groups. "You can't conduct this war without combating Last week, Attorney General John Ashcroft Hamas and Hezbollah." named several groups believed linked to Arafat's Abraham Foxman, national director of the AntiFatah faction as possible terrorist organizations Defamation League, said he believes the adminisworthy of monitoring. And the State Department tration is reacting to a feeling of being "stung" by last Friday took steps to freeze the assets of criticism of its views on targeted killing, and are Hamas, Hezbollah and other groups already on the working to balance out their views. department's Foreign Terrorist Organization list. For its part, the administration says it has not The new designation subjects these groups to the shifted course. A State Department official said the executive order President Bush declared on the Al Bush administration would continue to press Israel Qaida network shortly after the September attacks. to leave portions of the West Bank it occupied in The new focus on the Palestinian Authority has recent weeks. satisfied the American Jewish community, whose "It doesn't reflect a fundamental change," the offileaders had become increasingly frustrated with cial said. "Both sides need to be doing things to U.S. pronouncements on Israel. move the process forward,1* "It's an indication that the administration is getFor his part, Sharon canceled meetings in ting tougher on Arafat," said an official with a lead- Washington with Bush and other government leading American Jewish organization. "Arafat only ers next week, citing security concerns at home. performs when he is pressured," Administration officials hinted to Sharon that if Jewish leaders met with Ashcroft and more than he came to Washington, the administration would 20 Republican senators, They aaid they felt an bo forced to rebuke the policies of incursions. unprecedented alliance between the lawmakers As for a meeting with Arafat, State Department and the Jewish community, and believe their mes- officials said that no meeting is being planned and sage helped shape the change in commentary by privately, sources said such a meeting is unlikely. the Bush administration. Arab leaders are pushing for such a meeting, "I don t think what we brought so much was pres- while many pro-Israel activiats and lawmakers sure as much as information," said Malcolm staunchly oppose it, saying that granting the meetHoenlein,- Executive Vice-chairman of the ing would reward Arafat at a time when he is not Conference of Presidents of Major American doing enough to crack down on terrorism. Jewish Organisations. "Plus, it was a question of Bush has told Jewish leaders in the past that he timing." understands that meeting with Arafat is the Jewish leaders had boon optimistic for weeks that "trump card" he holds over the Palestinian leader, the courting of Arab states was temporary, and At the same time, administration officials say that the coalition against terrorism would eventu- Powell will not expand on the U.S. position regardally target Palestinian groups. ing: ft Palestinian state when ho addresses the While they spent the first weeka after Sept. 11 United Nationsfchiaweek. concerned about offending the administration as it The administration also is making clear that it began its war efforts, the Jewish lobbying intensi- opposes any action by the Palestinians to unilaterfied after the administration's sharp criticism of ally declare a state, as some media reports have Israeli moves into the Palestinian areas. suggested Arafat might do. Lawmakers peppered U.S. Secretary of State "Our policy on unilateral declarations have been Colin Powell with questions about what they clearly stated," a State Department spokesman termed the hypocrisy between America's mission in said. "It would constitute a unilateral move, and we Afghanistan and the Israeli policy of targeted are against unilateral actions,*
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by JOAN K. MARCUS——™———When some of my friends from Danny created holiness and spirituTemple Israel suggested that Milton alism. From welcoming the bride on and I attend Temple Israel's annual Shabbat to Havdallah, he unfolded adult retreat in Nebraska City, I treasures through Hassidic tales, laughed. My answer was, "Yeah! songs and nigunim. There were Sure! I'll go camping when pigs fly!" Torah teachings that revealed the What on earth did I have to passion and wonder woven into the "retreat" from? My idea of camping fabric of our tradition for over 4000 has always been a Motel 6, and I had years. no reason to leave the safety and Hejwjisjaccompanied by a group comfort of my from Kansas City home. And, if I did, who call themselves, it certainly wasn't Yachad. They are a going to be to stay group ,of musicians in a lodge with a who sang and played bunch of people I musical instruments didn't know. Bewith Danny throughsides, those things out the weekend. were for young Devra Lemer, sister people! Certainly, The retreat was led by singer of the late Hermene there wouldn't be Danny Maseng. Zweiback. heads the anybody as old as I ; "•: ,"''' • , •' " am!
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As time went on, I secretly began to have misgivings about my abrupt decision. Ducky Milder and Sharon Brodkey were in charge of this retreat and they "wouldn't do • junk". What if I really did ' miss something? So, reluc- ' tantly, I made out my check. ' "• As Milton drove toward >-t \t Nebraska City, I looked out at ' '-' the beautiful falling leaves and Rosie Zweiback and her father, Speedy, we could feel the warm air on join the singing. our faces. I thought that God surely group, and their talent and enthusiwouldn't tease me with this wonderful asm added to the feeling of the weekride. The rest of the weekend would end's festivities. (The retreat was have to be just as good. under the auspices of her late sister's The Arboretum serves as a peaceful fund, the Hermene Zweiback Center and aesthetic park. This, combined for Lifelong Jewish Learning.) with the time of year'and the perfect, The weekend also included a cool weather, made a gorgeous set- songfest around the campfire, led by ting for our weekend. Our room, was Temple President Mike Walts. People as nice as the fanciest hotel. We had of all ages, couples and singles, becamo only to look out of our window to see friends as we sang together and the turning leaves. Maybe this wasn't enjoyed toasted marshmallows. (This going to be so bad after all! was as close to camping as we got!) Our Shabbat dinner was on the Early the next morning, Suzy lower level of the lodge and, as we Rubin led a yoga session, the study came down the steps, we were greet- of breathing, meditation and stretched by about 57 people who had gath- ing, After we learned how to mediered for the retreat. Some of them tate, it was easier to get in contact were our friends and some were with our souls. about to become new friends. We Later that day, we divided into were all of different ages and back- mini Journey Groups. Our group was grounds, and we were going to spend friendly and lively and led by Roie one of the most spiritual weekends of Meyers. our lives together. The Shabbat morning service was During dinner, a young man with a so beautiful, with the singing, guitar stood up to lead the singing; prayers, and Torah readings in the he had the voice of an angel. I asked setting of the lodge, that it was the people at our table, "Who was almost hard for me to breathe! As I this?" swept the room with a glance, I saw "This" was Danny Maseng, our Speedy Zweiback wipe his eyes with
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the sleeve of his sweater; then I knew we were all feeling the same way. That moment was just about as perfect as the world could ever be. Somehow, though all the terror of the past months wasn't healed, 1 knew God was watching! (And here, I was the one who didn't want to go!)
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Jews, Christians and yusiims in Dialogue at Temple by CLAUDIA SHERMAN, Temple Israel Communications Coordinator«——,——.
On the morning of Sept. 11, Dr. village where a family put on an Richard Freund, formex" University of incredible feast. They were so anxious Nebraska (UNO) Professor, and cur- to share their culture with us." rently Director of the Greenberg Following the film, there will be a Center for Judaic Studies at the panel discussion involving Jews, University of Hartford, CT, was get- Christians and Muslims. Rev. Chad ting together with his colleagues from Anglemyer, Senior Pastor of First the Henry Luce Forum to preview United Methodist Church in Omaha, The Road to Morocco: American Jews, who will be on the panel, said, "I have Christians and Muslims in Dialogue. always felt, even prior to Sept. 11, that As the horrendous events of the the dialogue between the three morning unfolded, "We hung our Abrahamic faiths is essential for the heads," Dr. Freund said. Watching as furtherance of world peace and harmoterrorists aboard hijacked aircraft ny. It's about honoring one another not destroyed thousands of lives, "We only to talk together but to be together the knew we had to redouble our efforts, in mutual respect." He hopes events of the weekend will be a a beginbecause there is no other choice." On Dec. 1, 8:30 p.m., at Temple ning point of understanding each Israel, the film Dr. Freund and the other as beautiful children of God." others were about to preview will make its world premiere as part of Temple's Scholar-in-Residence weekend entitled, "Jews, Christians and Muslims in Trialogue." The film was part; of a program that involved discussions from represents* tives of all three faiths. An educational study-tour of Morocco's Jewish, Christian and Muslim shrines and sites was planned. The 70 Americans on the trip last spring included African- Omahans Suzaitn*! Singer, left, American Muslims and others from Imam Yaseer ami lAz Grakovieh Afghanistan and Turkey, There were found camaraderie In Morroco. Americans, and Muslims, originally Abdul Raheem Yaseer, Assistant from Israel, as well as Jews, Baptists Director of the Center for Afghaniand Unitarians in the group. They rep- stan Studies at UNO and a member resented an American mosaic," noted of the executive committee of tho Dr. Freund. Islamic Center of Omaha, came to Suzanne Singer, a member of Omahn 13 years ago with his wife Temple and an involved community and two children to escape the Soviet participant, was invited by UNO invasion of his native Afghanistan. Dean of International Studies Tom Ho also traveled on the trip to Gouttierre to go on the trip. "I love to Morocco. travel," mentioned Singer and the Yaseer believes dialogue between all trip to Morocco "sounded like a great faiths is important "to create underopportunity." standing between diverse groups and to As the group traveled to Fez, Rabat, educate the citizens of Omaha about the Marrakech, Casablanca, with short Islamic faith and community which visits to historical sights in Meknes includes about 5000 Muslims in the surand the ancient Roman ruins of rounding areas. "This kind of program Volubilis, Singer said, "Everyone got should continue to promote and further along beautifully and was very inter- our understanding of each other." ested in knowing more about each Ahmad Qhosheh, President of the other's faith." Most of the travelers Islamic Center of Omaha, who was were from the East Coast, she men- born and raised in Jerusalem, lived in tioned, with a contingent from Kansas City for 22 years before coining California and a group of 10 from to Omaha in 1998. Involved in planOmaha, including the "hard working" ning the dialogue, he said, "The main three-man crew from UNO who docu- thing is we are all God's servants and mented the trip on film, we all worship Him. We may do it dif"The country of Morocco was fasci- ferently, but we're all the same." nating," Singer continued. "In Fez, we Temple's Senior Rabbi Aryeh walked in the marketplace and shared Azriel, who will also participate in, the path with donkeys packed with the panel, is optimistic about the goods, while in Rabat, we had to be weekend's outcome. "This is the careful not to be hit by a motorcycle. beginning of a close cooperation "Only Muslims were allowed inside between tho Islamic Center, the the mosques except for Hassan II Methodist Church, and Temple." He Grand Mosque in Casablanca," hopes the future will include activiSinger explained. There was very lit- ties such as youth and adult tle Christianity in Morocco, and one exchanges. He also stressed that "we Christian woman noted that "she will perish if we don't talk to one found it meaningful to experience another. In the midst of this war, reaChristianity as a struggling minority sonable, sensitive, courageous people faith, tolerated in principle but not from the different faiths have to come together in order to introduce sanity." always in practice." "There is a very small Jewish comPatrick McNamara, coordinator of munity in the country" which was the Omaha Hate Crimes Project, will "definitely more a part of our trip," be the moderator. Singer said. "I really had never been Dr. Freund- added that "almost with a Muslim before, but getting to since its inception. Temple Israel has be with people of all three faiths" was been a place where inter-religious one aspect of the trip she liked the dialogue has taken place in the state-; most. In addition, "the country was so of Nebraska," making Temple "the magnificent. One of the most memo- natural place for a movie like this to rable experiences was our trip to a be premiered." '... . . •: •
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Usher Syndrome (Continued from page 1) . ' /' ""It's very important to learn how to treat this syndrome," Samuelson explained, "since Usher III is progressive, Not only do people need to learn to live with it, doctors need to learn how to stop the progression from getting worse." Dr. Edward Cohn and Dr. William Kimberling, both on staff at BTNRH, are already involved in research in this area, including the DFBNI gene, the most common genetic cause of hearing loss in children worldwide. An expansion of facilities would certainly benefit their research programs, but for Samuelson, the benefit is more personal. "Living with Usher Syndrome means I was forced to give up certain activities that I loved," Samuelson explained. "I no longer play volleyball, because I can't see the ball. And I don't go to the movies because I can't hear the words. Instead, I watch videos on TV so I can use captioning." The advancement in technology in recent years has provided men. and women like Samuelson with the ability to participate in such activities as hearing conversation in a noisy restaurant or litigating in a courtroom with the aid of a small (but currently expensive) wireless FM system (currently compatible with Resound or Phonak hearing aids). Continuing technological advances are expected to bring prices down in the future, but research also involves gathering information from those identified with Usher Syndrome and, more importantly, finding the ones who haven't been diagnosed yet. In addition to genetic research among currently identified patients with Usher Syndrome, Dr. Kimberling anticipates making genetic testing available to other families with hearing loss. He recently traveled to Samoa, in the chain of the
Pacific Islands, to do testing and will be screening in Sweden as well. Apparently, one place in the Pacific has 10 islanders with Usher Syndrome, out of a population of 200, a very high incidence and one with obvious genetic implications. He and Dr. Cohn want to investigate among different ethnic groups to find commonality. "We can test for the 10 known genes that cause this condition," Dr. Cohn explained, "but there may be others-mutations-which we have not yet identified. That's why an expanded research center would be so valuable." Mutations among genes are common, even among those known to carry diseases. Some 60 mutations can be found in the genes which carry cystic fibrosis, for example. Grants from the National Institutes of Health and the Foundation Fighting Blindness would underwrite the cost of such expensive machinery as a gene sequencer, which runs about $220,000, or a gene reader, which costs about $180,000. But the BTNRH needs to raise between $500,000 and a million dollars a year to operate a new research facility. "We've already started working with interns from the Kiewit Center for Technology at UNO," added Dr. Kimberling, "so we can attach the technology component to this project and put a human face on what technological advances can do to benefit patients." Genetic testing is available currently, Researchers at BTNRH would welcome inquiries; they can be reached at 498-6511. "This is a quality of life issue," Samuelson added. "This research is aimed at not only finding a cure in the near future, but improving the quality of life for Usher patients today."
Stem Cell Research (Continued from page 1) "In any case, the embryos used for research are surplus from in-vitro fertilization (IVF); they've been stored in fertility clinics and are too old to be viable," says nephrologist Karl Skorecki, Director of the Rappaport Family Institute for Medical Research at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa. "In other words, they've never been in a uterus, which is a very important distinction." "Clearly, the issue is extremely sensitive," says Skorecki's colleague, Dr. Joseph Itskovits. "We don't act in a vacuum, and we always obtain the proper consents." This extremely sensitive issue is more than theoretical in Israel. Researchersaat the Technion and the HadassahHebrew University Medical Center in Jerusalem were among the first worldwide to isolate embryonic stem-cells and maintain stem-cell lines. Drs. Itskovits and Skorecki led the Technion team, which developed their lines into insulin-producing pancreatic cells with potential to heal diabetics. And Itskovits and Prof. Smadar Cohen, of BGU*s Biotechnology Engineering Department and the Institute for Applied Biosciences, are using embryonic stem cells to produce human heart muscle cells to help heal scarring after a. heart attack. Dr. Benjamin Reubinoff, of Hadassah's Obstetrics & Gynecology Department and Goldyne Savad Institute of Gene Therapy, has produced nerve-cells from Hadassah's six stem-cell lines. These, he hopes, will one day cure neurological diseases, such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis. Together with his research partners from Australia and Singapore, Reubinoff hailed President Bush's decision. "By virtue of our ability to supply our embryonic stem cell lines to researchers in the United States and other countries worldwide, we hope to support and participate in the promotion, of futuristic research." At BGU, Prof. Potashnik is collaborating with geneticist Prof. Rifka Carmi, Dean of the University's Faculty of Health Sciences, on a proposal for a study to create a stem cell line that would circumvent the ethical concerns of harming an embryo with the potential to become a human being. They've been working on a procedure known as
PGD (Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis), a technique that enables scientists to take a single cell from a two-day-old embryo without affecting other cells. That one cell, however, can reveal if the embryo is affected with a certain genetic disease or not. For some genetic disorders, however, one cell is not sufficient and a cell line will greatly improve the diagnostic results. Under a 1998 Israeli law, "Research that is not intended to produce a human being or to clone one is legal," says Israel Health Ministry legal advisor Mira Hibener-Harel. With the rush of progress since then, however, 10 Israeli experts in science, medicine, civil and Jewish law, philosophy and ethics spent eight months earlier this year drawing up more specific guidelines for the therapeutic use of embryonic stem-cells in Israel. Their recommendations, accepted in September by Israel's National Academy of Sciences & Humanities, are now the basis for Health Ministry regulations for stem-cell research in Israel. Prof. Revel, who served on the team, summarizes its main recommendations. First, as in organ transplantation where organs are removed from the donor by one medical team and transplanted into the recipient by another; so, in stem-cell research, the team removing ova or developing IVF embryos must be distinct from that working with stem-cells. Second, no attempt may be made to fertilize ova from aborted female embryos. Third, viable embryos may not be used for research, And, fourth, embryos may not be specifically created for scientific experimentation or therapy. "While researchers today are ethical, we must guard against those in the future who may try to advance their careers or incomes by performing procedures that violate ethical rules," says Prof. Revel. Prof. Potashnik is optimistic about the future of stem-cell research in Israel. "I can tell you that the religious parties in Israel are open minded and they are ready to put together efforts in order to find solutions. You know, for example, they will approve egg donation. And if you can overcome some of the requirements they put forward, I don't think that it is impossible to reach a consensus. Then we can go ahead and create these kinds of stem cells for the benefit of all
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B*NAI B'RITH BREADBREAKEBS Dr Toby Schonfeld will speak at Breadbreakers by CLAUDIA SHERMAN on Wednesday, Nov. 2 1 , noon, at Park Inn Temple Israel Communications Coordinator • •»• n •• «, Regency, 107th and Pacific, according to Chairman In addition to the Annual Interfaith Service, this Justin Cooper. Schonfeld is an Assistant Professor year hosted by Temple on Wednesday, Nov. 21, in the Department of Preventative and Societal 7s30 pan., a special Shabbat service for college stu- Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical dents and their families is planned for that Friday Center. Cost is $9 for lunch, and $2 for beverage \ night of Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 23, 8 p.m. service only. The weekly program is open to the The Annual Interfaith Service brings together six community. \ area congregations celebrating the spirit of Thanksgiving and community. Kabbi Aryeh Azriel J * . % OMAHA CENTER FOR TORAHIJEIARNING and members of the clergy from the other congreT u e s d a y , Nov. 20, 7 p.m., Bais Midrash gations will deliver brief messages of Thanksgivreturns at the Chabad House. ing, meaningful to both adults and children. Other • • . ^ Friday, Dec. 7, 6 p.m., join OCTL for Shabbat congregations include Dundee Presbyterian The Young Energetic Seniors recently made a Church, First Christian Church, First United dinner at Allan and Rini Gronsher's, 5417 donation to the Bed Cross Relief Fund for the Methodist Church, St. Margaret Mary's Church Franklin, followed by a lecture by Dr. Guy Firefighters and Police Officers of New York: Matalon at Beth Israel Synagogue at 8 p.m. Cost and Underwood Hills Presbyterian Church. is $12.50 for adults, $6 for children, RSVP to Carol Art Grossman, left, President; Barbara Cantor Wendy Shermet and the musical directors Katzman, 397-9935. Gottlieb, Executive Director of Jewish Senior of each church have planned the choral portion of For information about OCTL, call Allan Services; Ann Margolin, Treasurer; and Ilene the service, which includes Sim Shalom, Prayer for Gonsher, 558-2767. Pachman, Vice-president. Y.E.S. is now Peace. As in previous years, the Bell Choir and fundraising for Jewish families in need, in Shofar Choir will perform. cooperation with Jewish Family Service. Y.E.S. In keeping with the Thanksgiving theme of sharMembers will meet Monday at the JCC. Play ing, people are asked to bring cans of food to donate bingo with Eileen Remer, or exercise with Stacey IN THE NEWS to Together, Inc. Monetary contributions will also Paskert at 10:30 a.m. Bring articles to share for be collected following the service, and the congre"YES Talk at 11 sum. The Annual Thanksgiving Dr. Oliver Pollak will present a lecture on gations will host a dessert reception. Those who Day Celebration begins at noon; Eugenia Hartig "Jewish Life iu Omaha: A Photographic History" at want to bake are asked to call Sandy Passer at ! B will sing "Songs of the 408, Hartig sang with the the Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 202 So. 20th St., 830-4289, or Andi Willensky at 493-6898. U.S. Navy Band during World War II and per- on Sunday, Nov. IS, 2 p.m. With so many college students and other family formed alongside Peggy Lee and Frank Sinatra in Dr. Pollak, a local Attorney and Professor of members home that weekend, Susie Cohn, whose USO shows. History at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, family are long-time members of Temple Israel, Explore the world of magic with Jeff Quinn's has recently published Jewish Life in Omaha and suggested a 'homecoming service' to Rabbi Azriel. Amazing Magic Show on. Nov. 26. Students from Susie and Marvin Cohn's three children live in the Friedel Jewish Academy and Pennde Z. Davis Lincoln: A Photographic History (Arcadia New York, Washington, D.G., and Chicago. Not Child Development Center will join Y.E.S. for Art Publishing), The lecture, part of the Dr. C.C. and only do the Cohns feel thankful that their daugh- to Bridge the Generations. Deadline is Nov. 19. Mabel Criss Lecture Series, is sponsored by the Douglas County Historical Society. ters are safe, Susie also pointed out that Shabbat For reservations, call Maggie Conti at 384-6521. services give families another chance to be together Ed and Dawn Beber will celebrate the grand during the holiday weekend, and to see other outWAUK-IN-DROP-IN opening of the first Desert Tan Spa at West Pacific of-town friends. There will be no meeting on Thursday due to Crossing Shopping center, 157th & Pacific St., This service will also be a chance to ask Rabbi Thanksgiving. tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 17, Azriel questions about the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. "Sometimes an event divides life into everything Restaurant Chu's before and everything after," Rabbi Azriel said, and Lounge 0455 Center making reference to an anonymous quote he keepa Serving Omaha'* flneat »t««k Cantonese, and American prime rib, lobster and crab lega, in his office, "I'm going to encourage those who dishes arc both fnalureti. Locnted at attend services on Nov. 23 to participate in a comComplete Ohinqao food 73rd and Mercy Road munity conversation emanating from thoughts eairy-out service is available. | OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK Mon."StLt:llto9 undoubtedly still on people's minds regarding the &Mon, thru I'Yl. for lunch Sunday: Noon to ft attacks on America." CIOHCKI Tuesday honored ' 391-7440 The Cohns, along with Roz Friedman, will spon553-6454 sor the Oneg Shabbat following the Friday night King Fang Cafe service. 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SHOW YOUR SUPPORT OF ISRAEL! Join the five-day Omaha Jewish community's solidarity mission to Israel, December 2-9, with an optional two-day extension at additional costCost for this special mission Is $999 from New York City, double occupancy. The mission is to recognize the continued importance of being in Israel at this time and to further the messages of unity from United Jewish Communities and the Jewish Federation of Omaha, There is no minimum Campaign gift required; however, participants axe asked to Increase their gift to the 2002 Campaign. For more Information, call Jan Ferelman at 334-6433, or Pam Monsky at 384-643.
Hanukkah: Dec. 10-17,2001 In 179. BCE,. the •Maccabees led a band of Jews in battle against invading pagan warriors who had desecrated the Temple's eternal light. Miraculously, one day's supply of oil lasted eight days, until more could be found. the Hanukkah menorah is lit for eight nights to celebrate that miracle. Children play dreidle and foods fried in oit are customary.
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JA Bit of This. 7.A Bit of That "j - DID YOU KNOW. . .that "Meals on Wheels" are* I now being prepared and served to 40 people every \ : dayl And on Fridays, two frozen and one hot meal jj I are delivered to older adults still living at home or in ' | apartments. Frozen meals are being delivered for j | Jewish holidays. I • Also, transportation to doctors is available for $7; i ' senior adults in programs at the 'J1 can get round . | trip rides for $3. | 1 SAVE YOUR USED BOOKS.. .The Women of j Reform Judaism-Omaha will hold their popular I 'Used Book Sale' this summer. Please bring your | books to Temple when you come, or call Maria J Cohen at 551-0238 for pick-up. ! WHAT HAPPENS WHEN a president gets electJed in a year with an " 0 " at the end? 1840; William • Henry Harrison (died In office); 1860: Abraham I Lincoln (assassinated); 1880: James A Garfield ! (assassinated); 1900: William McKinley (assassiJnated); 1920: Warren G. Harding (died in office); 11940: Franklin D, Roosevelt (died in office); 1960: Jjohn F. Kennedy (assassinated); 1980: Ronald j Reagan (survived assassination attempt). *
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A FEW HELPFUL 'HEALTHFUL HINTS'. SIX STEPS TO A HEALTHIER HEART. . . Don't smoke • Stave your blood pressure cheeked regularly • Read food labels and eat foods low in saturated fats and cholesterol • Stay physically active •Maintain proper weight • 1 lave regular medical checkups.
For example, ophthalmologists are .seeing a larger Ihanu.sual concentration of cataracts anionj* older folks who spent a good deal of time in the sun in their youlh without protecting their eyes from damaging ultraviolet rays, Other eye problems could be linked to disease.
ARE YOU A CHOC-O-HOLIC? SOLVING EYE PROBLEMS. . . Squelch your chocolate craving by sipping on The growing number of eye problems among older people may be linked to several causes hot cocoa, a chocolate- flavored diet .soda or a besides the aging process Itself. few chocolate chips or mini dessert mints.
THESE SUGGESTIONS MAY AID MEMORY. . . Exercise regularly: Some form of mild aerobic exercise such as walking for at least 20 minutes three or more limes a week, stimulates blood flow and the delivery of oxygen to the brain, ftxcrdse also encourages good sleeping habits, giving your brain the rest It needs. Establish, routines: When one (ask is remembered it triggers a series of memories that help recall the other things that need to be done. Organize personal space: By eliminating clutter, you can avoid hours of searching for "lost" 11 wns.
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Rabbi Moshe Edelman is Schofar-in-Residence
Dr. Patricia Newman Named to Livingston Foundation Board by JEWISH PRESS News Service
Robert I. Kully, President of the Milton S. and Corinne N. Livingston Foundation, Inc., h a s announced the election of Dr. Patricia Newman to the Foundation's Board of Trustees. Dr. Newman, a child psychologist by profession, has an outstanding record of civic and Jewish community service, which makes her eminently qualified to serve as a Foundation Trustee, according to Kully, who said, "The knowledge and experience she has in both Jewish and community-wide charitable and civic affairs, coupled with her sound judgment, will be a great resource to the Foundation in carrying out its philanthropy in the coming years." Dr. Newman is currently President of Jewish Family Service, and Co-Chair of the Religious School Committee a t Temple Israel. She is a Trustee of the Murray H. and Sharee C. Newman Foundation; and Vice-president of Swanson Elementary School's Community Club. Dr. Newman served as Co-Chair of the 2001 Jewish Family Service Women's Symposium. She has been President of t h e Anti-Defamation League/CRC; President of the National Council of Jewish Women, Omaha Section; and a Board member of the Jewish Federation of Omaha. In addition to her private practice as a child psychologist, Dr. Newman serves as Director of Family Therapy Services for Catholic Charities. She is also the Girl Scout's Program Director for The Yellow Dress: Doin' the Right Thing, a community collaboration to build healthy relationships among children and youth. Her public service has brought her a number of awards, including the Emerging Leader Award, the Distinguished Service Award, both from t h e National Council of Jewish Women; t h e Outstanding School Psychologist from t h e Nebraska School Psychologists Association; the Lois Jean Schrager Young Leadership Award; the
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Development for t h e United Synagogue of President's Award at Conservative Judaism, will visit Omaha on Dec. 7Temple Israel; t h e 9 as Beth El Synagogue's Dr. Beaton and Harriet Cultural Adult Kutler SchoIar-in-Residence. His topic for the Award from United weekend will be T h e Quest for Spirituality'*. Way of tiie Midlands; Susie Drazen, Beth El's Program Director says, the Leadership/Vio"According to Rabbi Edehnan, Jewish TM stands for lence Prevention Tefiliah and Mitzvah—prayer and commandment. Award from t h e What a great Interpretation! Well hear more about YWCA; and Volunthis during all of Shabbat. Fve had the privilege of teer of the Year from learning with Rabbi Moshe before, and the weekend theABL/CRC. promises to be pngaging and entertaining.1* Dr. Newman holds While in Omaha, Rabbi Edelman wiU also serve a Ph.D. in Psycholo- as a resource for the Beth El Board of Trustees and gy, Masters degrees various synagogue committees. in Special Edtication Considered by many to be a "Master Mentor,13 Rabbi and in Educational Edelman—who also serves as Director of USCJ*s Psychology, a Bachelor's degree in Education, and Department of Congregational PJtmmng—h?»« faciKtafcis a Board certified Expert and Diplomate i a ed leadership training seminars in store than 200 Traumatic Stress. She is married to Jeff Newman; Conservative synagogues. He is also tne author o£Iwi they have two children, Bobby, 12, and Emily, 9. Anochi—a. work that includes philosophy, strategies In accepting the appointment, Dr. Newman stat- and exercises to help congregations re-evaluate thened, "I am very honored to have been selected to join goals and transform their synagogues. this special and remarkable group of leaders and Rabbi Edelman also directs SULAM—Training thinkers. I have always been appreciative of the Synagogue Leaders for the Presidency. Through many services and gifts that the generosity of the his efforts in the past eight years, almost-500 Livingston Foundation provides for, and am look- incoming presidents have become more knowledgeing forward to sharing in the mission t h a t the able and, therefore, more effective leaders. Trustees undertake for the Omaha community.™ Beth El's President Howard Epstein attended a The Livingston Foundation was founded in 1948 four-day SULAM session and describes Rabbi and has provided substantial financial support for Edehnan as "truly inspiring. He comes to us with a Jewish and other philanthropic causes In Omaha, unique approach to Jewish learning, Jewish living nationally, and in the State of Israel. Although and Jewish leading—an approach we can aH underMrs. Livingston died in 1960, and Mr. Livingston stand and p u t to use in our daily lives as in 1969, the Foundation has continued their long Conservative Jews. We're proud to be able to offer record of generous philanthropy and-civic leader- this to the entire community, and we invite everyship. one to come hear Rabbi Edelman's message." In addition to Bob Kully, other Trustees are For information and reservations for the BELLS Murray Newman, Stanley J . Slosburg, Gerald A. luncheon with Rabbi Edehnan, call 492-8550. Hoberman and Suzanne Richards Singer.
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