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Joe Ginsberg, a tireless volunteer in the Omaha community, died Dec. 21. His son, Jay Alvin Ginsberg, preceded him in death in 1986. Ginsberg came to Omaha from Des Moines in 1958. He took a position as produce buyer for the Hinky Dinky Supermarket and the family joined Beth El SjTiagogue. When Jay became a teenager, he urged his father to begin helping at Talmud Torah and that began Joe's volunteer career. Ginsberg often spoke of his late son's plea of "C'mon pop, help us! We don't know what we're doing''"5 It was then that he began to help with Purim carnivals, candy sales, and other school activities. He expanded his volunteerism to help with all children at Beth El and continued to help, almost until his death, with children through high school. In 1995, he received the Jewish Federation's Humanitarian of the Year Award, the highest award given by the Federation to someone who has provided ongoing and outstanding service. He was cited for guiding two generations of youth at Beth El Synagogue. Ginsberg's involvement with young people grew after Jay's death. He became involved with Mad Dads, an organization started in North Omaha in 1989 to try to prevent the use of drugs and alcohol by young people. He was also heavily involved with the Boy Scouts of America. He was in charge of trying to recruit Jewish Cub Scouts in Eastern Nebraska and Northern Iowa. This work with Scouts led to another program with children who have been apprehended for misdemeanor crimes. The kids are given their choice of going to court and having the crime on their records for life or attending a sixmonth scouting program. Ginsberg taught classes to pre-teens and teenagers. He always thought that if children know the "facts of life", they might be diverted from crime. He believed in taking groups to prison to hear convicted criminals speak of their crimes. After Jay's death, Ginsberg joined Temple Israel,

in addition to keeping his membership at Beth EL He joined the Black-Jewish dialogue • ,, group at Temple •*•' • because he wanted to be part of the frank ] discussions between Jews and members of Omaha's African\ ;u;" • •American community. Eddie Staton, founder and leader of " -*™ the Mad Dads, said, "Joe Ginsberg was a tireless, kind-hearted man. He was kind, caring, conscientious and more concerned with what goes on in the black community and with black youth than some blacks themselvesf He was honored 18 months age by a group of organizations, including Mad Dads, Mid-America Boy Scout Council, TeamMates and Omaha Home for Boys and Beth El for his "significant contributions* on behalf of teens and the community. He was president of the Beth El Men's Club for three years and received almost every honor bestowed by the synagogue. He was always proud of the fact that he got letters from former United Synagogue Youth members. Some of the children said, "Joe made each and every one of us think we were the most important. He always found the kids that needed help!" Ginsberg also started the "Gift Certificate'' program at Beth EL The certificates are purchased from grocery stores and other vendors at a discounted price and then sold to congregants at a profit. He always said that he was the richest person in Omaha, "not in money, but in the satisfaction" he received from his volunteer work. Ginsberg called together a "Rabbis' Council'"' that tried to look into the problem of drugs and alcohol among Jewish teenagers. He always said he wasn't (Continued on page 2)

JELS Presents UNO's Gershovich on 'Muslim-Jewish Relationships' by DIANE AXLER BAUM —•

If you missed Dr. Mqshe Gershovich speaking about "Muslim-Jewish Coexistence" last fall, or if you yearn to hear more on this hot topic, three opportunities are coming your way in January. Gershovich will speak on "Muslim-Jewish Relationships and Coexistence through History" in consecutive Thursday sessions at the JCC, Jan, 10, 17, and 24. The sessions, free and open to the public, will start at 7:30 p.m, and conclude with questions and answers. To fully understand today's headlines, we must explore the background and ramifications of ArabJewish discord. Dr. Gershovich has the education and personal experience to offer valuable perspectives on these burning issues," said Carolyn Novicoff, director of Jewish Educational and Library Services. The College of Jewish Learning, a division of JELS, is sponsoring the program. Gershovich said his opening lecture, Jan. 10, will concentrate in general on Muslim history and on Islam as a religion and a civilization. He will probe, for example, "the contract Muslims used to have with Christians and Jews" and the three sources of Muslim jurisprudence—the Koran, or holy book; the Hadith, or sayings of the prophet Mohammed; and the Summah, or actions of the prophet. In the second lecture, Jan. 17, he will focus on

various episodes of Jewish-Muslim. and Jewish-Christian interaction, to make a point that "the Jews often fared better under Islam than under Christianity." His final talk, Jan. 24, will look at frictions between Muslims and Jews that originated in Dr. Moshe Gershovich the 19th Century, continued over the years, and "have come closer to home since Sept. 11th." The talks will provide an in-depth follow-up to the lecture he presented Nov. 29 as keynote speaker for the annual Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks Lecture. Co-sponsored by Temple Israel and the Department of Philosophy and Religion of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, the lecture drew an audience of more than 300. Gershovich came to UNO's College of Arts and Sciences in 2001 to teach Modern European History. He offers courses in. World Civilization, (Continued on page 9)

I inn Tried man, urn.* of II membt r.- from Omaha Jewish community to participant in Hie recent Solidarity Mission to Israel, looks out over the sculpture gardens as a lone fignre at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. (More photos and his full story on page 11.)

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Absence is Not Evidence

JOE GINSBERG (Continued from page 1) wasn't sure if he could fix problems, but someone Parashat VaYehi In our parasha we come to the end of Genesis, had to try! His constant cry was, "I did it all for and thus to the end of the Patriarchal period. We Jay!" Stan Mitchell, former head of the United Talmud have dealt with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; and Torah of Gmaha, said, "Joe Ginsberg was the epitowe have spent a great deal of our interest on the me of a mensch. He helped to create a Youth remarkable Joseph. And we are ready to tackle the Commission and rejuvenated and reorganized Beth subject of Israelites in Egypt, the slavery and the El's eighth-grade youth group. He organized Purim Exodus. carnivals and was always a helping hand!" In our younger days we accepted all of this as Lloyd Roitstein, Executive Director of the Mid(you'll excuse me) "gospel truth." It was assumed America Council of the Boy Scouts of America, that everything in Scripture was historically true noted, "Joe's enthusiasm, drive, commitment and Greek Specials Daily Greek Beer & Wine as given. Now, in our greater sophistication, we character shows that he lived by the Scout Oath as Homemade Pastries Dine In/Carry Out have learned to look with jaundiced eye at everyhe helped thousands of young people become better Party Room We Cater Toof thing that the Bible lists as historical. citizens in our community." Full Service Bar Were there really Patriarchs? Were there really Ginsberg always commented that "the kids help Hebrew slaves in Egypt? Was there really a draWon.-Thurs.ji'a.m.-d p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11 a.mMO p.m: me as much as I hope I am helping them." Sun., \1 a.m.-a p.m. matic Exodus? Was any of this actually historical? In addition to many friends and associates from What evidence is there of any of this, that is to all parts of the community, Ginsberg is survived by say, archeological evidence? Real evidence? But the his wife of 54 years, Beth Gaynes Ginsberg. archeologists has learned to say, "the absence of Memorials to the Joseph Ginsberg Memorial evidence is not evidence." In other words, just j Inc. Fund at Beth El Synagogue. because we have no evidence does not mean that Greek, Italian & Lebanese Imported Groceries these events did not occur. > HELEN KIRKE Olives & Olive Oil; Feta 8c Kessari Cheese; Peta & Flat But the astonishing truth is, it really makes no Helen Kirke died at the age of 87. Services were Bread; Falafel mix & Tihini; Greek & Turkish Coffee; Halva, difference whether these events occurred or not! Jams & Molasses; Couscous, Lentils, NJWieats, Nuts, Seeds. What matters is not whether the events happened,_ held Dec. 23 at Mount Sinai Cemetery. Above all, a Large Variety of Fresh Spices, She was preceded in death by her husband, but whether people acted on the belief that these (402)390-0120 events happened. Thus, our ancestors took it for Nathan. She is survived by her sons and daughgranted that these were real historical happenings, ters-in-law Marvin and Hedy Kirke and Larry and Open: Mon-Sat 10;00AM - 8:00 PM and they built their faith and their life experience Cheryl Kirke, all of Omaha, and Raymond and 3025 South 83rd Plaza, Omaha, NE 68124 Kathy Kirke of Gladstone, MO; seven grandchilGIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE on what they considered to be truth. Historians call this "Story." In this sense, "Story" dren and seven great-grandchildren. Memorials to the Rose Blumldn Jewish Home or means a complex of traditions, stories, beliefs, and Beth Israel Synagogue. events which generations of people looked upon as sacred or near sacred. We can understand this a GREEK GYROS • STEAKS little more if we think of the "American Story," PAULA AMSTER PHILLIES • BURGERS Paula Amster died Dec. 22. Services were held including Plymouth Rock, George Washington and his little hatchet, and the galaxy of able men gath- Dec. 24 at Golden Hill Cemetery. IJoilie of Omaha's Original (Jyrii A survivor of the Holocaust, she came to Omaha about the Declaration of Independence and ()ui Daily I unch & Dinner Specials are #1 ered the Constitution of the United States. This is "the in 1950. 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"One Kid at a Time1

Rabbi Paul Drazen said it so beautifully when he noted the late Joe Ginsberg took an interest in our youth, "one kid at a time." It's a huge loss to our community, and not just the Jewish community, when someone like Joe dies. Not only did he take an active interest in kids of all backgrounds, races and religions, he actually took action. He was one of the few adults who had the courage to say what was unpopular: our kids, including our Jewish kids, have problems — with alcohol, drugs, discipline, reckless driving, and more. Some in responsible positions took his words seriously and planned programs, involved parents, and kept after our teens to make sure the adults in their lives were informed and engaged. Others, sad to say, declared "Qm. kids don't have any problems." They were wrong then and they're wrong now. And without a Joe Ginsberg around to keep pushing the envelope on these issues, our kids, all our kids, may be without an advocate. Who will step in to fill Joe's shoes? Who will mentor kids from troubled backgrounds? Who will fight for them at synagogue board meetings to ensure we pay attention to their needs? Who will see to it that they get a proper Jewish education, which includes

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not only Torah and text, but activities and fun? Who will reach out from the Jewish community to Black and Hispanic teens to make sure they count among Omaha's diverse population? Even the most confident and articulate teenager wants the approval of peers and the important adults in his or her life. When they show up to synagogue, spiritual leaders must take time to seek them out, even if just to ask what plans a teen has made for winter break or next summer. When they volunteer for Switch Day at the Blumkin Home, build a house for Habitat for Humanity or walk to raise money for the hungry, adults must compliment them and ask them back. And yes, when they misbehave, educators, youth group advisers, and other professional staff must sit down with them — and their parents — to discuss how the behavior has to change. Our teens want that - really! As the Press has stated, time and time again, the future belongs to our youth. If we don't show them we care, if we express no interest in them, if we don't invest in their education -- spiritual, moral and practical — we will have no future. The best way we can pay tribute to Joe Ginsberg is to continue his work where he left off.

The Jewish State by TEDDY WEINBERGER

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I sometimes ask myself which would be better — Choice A: Israel as it currently is, a democracy where there is no separation of shul and state, where the government spends substantially less per capita for a fifth of its population, (Israeli Arabs), where Jewish social circles are almost exclusively Jewish, and where the national anthem speaks of a "Jewish soul"; or Choice B: a kind of Jewish version of America, where there would be easily accessible civil marriages and divorces, where Jewish children would play with Christian and Muslim children, and where Jewish students would learn about other religions such as Christianity and Islam in part; through the personal sharing of experiences from their Christian and Muslim fellow-students in school. To be sure, such a scenario is highly theoretical, but the question is very much alive in Israel: Should Israel model itself after America? That is, just as we do not refer to America as a Christian State but a democratic state where Christianity is the religious culture for a majority of its citizens, so should Israel be moving from a Jewish state to a democratic state whose majority culture is Jewish? In academic circles this is the big debate between Zionists and Post-Zionists. The Zionists feel that Israel must remain a Jewish State, the homeland for the Jewish people, while the post-Zionists feel that while the conception of the Jewish State had perhaps a necessary corrective value in the wake of the Holocaust, Israel needs to be moving in the direction of the American experience. One thing that ought to be remembered about the

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American experience is that millions of Americans fought and continue to fight against the separation of church and state. Wherever feasible, wherever there are communities that are predominantly or exclusively Christian, the wall between religion and state breaks down: in prayers in football huddles, in creches on the lawns of city halls, in teaching religion in public schools (a Catholic friend of mine went to a public school in mid-America where many of the teachers were nuns and where there were crosses in every classroom), Still, if America has struggled and continues to struggle with its separation of church and state, this does not free us in Israel from confronting this issue. Most Israelis would agree that Israel still needs to be a Jewish State in the national sense because Israel is still needed in the world as a safety valve for persecuted Jews, and thus it has to act prejudicially in favor of Jewish immigrants at the expense of non- Jewish immigrants. On the other hand, most Israelis would also agree that forcing the shul-state linkage upon Israel's population has not yielded happy results. An easy solution to the problem of the Jewishness of the Jewish State, therefore, would be to say that Israel's Jewishness should be limited to the absorption of Jewish immigrants (especially the persecuted ones), and that the state should leave Judaism to the private domain. There is a catch, however: Who will decide on the Jewishness of a would-be immigrant? This is the one tie that the politicians have to continue to maintain with the rabbis — though it is

hoped that more and more "the rabbis" will be thought of as not just coming from Orthodoxy, As for the demographic threat to Israel's Jewish culture posed by its growing non-Jewish population, one needs to remember that this is equally problematic whether or not you are for a democratic Israel with a shul-state connection or for a democratic Israel without one. In the meantime, as a liberal (still) IsraeliAmerican, I see no reason why this country should not be moving toward dismantling the shul-state relationship, seeing to it that social services and infrastructure are more evenly distributed throughout all of Israel's population, and authorizing an alternate national anthem for those who do not wish to sing of the "Jewish soul." But what about that American vision of an Israel with multi-cultural and multi-ethnic school, work, and social settings. This is a worthy goal, something to strive for, something in fact that many people are working on right now (there are, for example, quite a number of different organizations that promote programs for Arab-Jewish .coexistence). In the meantime, my children are being exposed to a much richer mix of Jews than I was when I was growing up in Brooklyn, plus a few of their best playmates are some German Christian children (yes, we have a token gentile family on our block). When my children go on to university they will then have more opportunity for inter-cultural acquaintances and friendships. Heck, I had almost no social contact with non-Jews until I went to college, and I turned out okay. I think.

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New York Times columnist and veteran Israel- ings in Jerusalem and Haifa. But Hanoud was basher Anthony Lewis has weighed in on the responsible for the Dolphinarium and Sbarro December bombing murders by Palestinians of 27 bombings that came before — and much more. By Jews in Jerusalem and Haifa. He concedes in his what bizarre logic was Israel safer permitting him Dec. 8 piece, "Hope Against Hope", that this is "ter- to continue? rorism at its bloody worst." Then he blames Israel Finally, of course, Israel has avidly pursued entirely, lecturing the nation about its use of force efforts other than "force" to end the violence and while offering solicitude to the Palestinians. war to which it has been subjected for so long. In like other commentaries on Israel by the writer, the political realm, only a year ago, an Israeli govtiiis one diverges so far from fact, context and com- ernment offered the Palestinians a state on nearly mon sense that it appears to reflect simply Lewis's 100% of the West Bank and Gaza with territorial deep personal discomfiture with the Jewish state. compensation for the remainder, but received in Thus he laments: "A military response by Israel was reply a peremptory rejection and ferocious violence. inevitable, and it came: air attacks on Palestinian Lewis obscures Arafat's refusal to seize the police stations and on the headquarters of Yasir unprecedented Israeli concessions, writing, "No Arafat, pressuring him to arrest terrorists." matter where the fault for past negotiating failures But, he declares, "there is just one problem with lies, there is no other path." Notably, the hinted-at, that response: Force alone will not stop terrorist possible "fault" on the part of the Palestinians is attacks." Lewis lists as examples of futile "force" unspecified and blurred into a generalized referIsrael's encirclement of Palestinian towns in the ence to both parties. West Bank after the assassination of an Israeli Such quick dismissal of the subject of Palestinian Cabinet Minister and its killing of arch-terrorist refusal to accept a state next to Israel is underMahmoud Abu Hanoud. Each of these actions, he standable. Lewis has long demanded that Israel claims, not only failed to halt terror attacks but proffer land to assuage the Arabs and has, in one inevitably intensified them. furious column after another, recounted the supThere are layers of deception in his claims. First, posed iniquities of Israel's occupation" — as well as contrarytoLewis' insinuation of a blistering Israeli its other countless alleged social and political military response to the bombings, the retaliations transgressions. have been conspicuously measured. Israel hit two Here, once again, entirely ignoring the Israeli empty PA helicopters and deserted PA security offers of withdrawal, he repeats old themes, buildings, killing two policemen. lamenting that: "The Palestinians see no hope now (After the horrific June 1 Dolphinarium dis- for a meaningful political process. The promise of cotheque bombing that killed 21, Israel took no mil- Oslo turned to dust with the unending Israeli coloitary action, seeking to induce Arafat himself to nization." prosecute the war on PA-based terror, The PA All the while, Lewis has been silent on Arafat's leader did nothing and, on Aug. 9, a Palestinian having consistently - since his arrival in the terrisuicide bomber struck the Sbarro pizzeria, killing tories in 1994 -- used Palestinian schools, more than a dozen.) Palestinian media, and Palestinian mosques to proSecond, Lewis' reference to Israel's surrounding mot© the message of Israel's illegitimacy and the Palestinian population centers is devoid of any ref- objective of Israel's ultimate destruction. Thut Arafat's incessant incitement might have erence to the fact that towns such as Jonm have become centers of bomb manufacturing and bomber soured the "promino 1of Oslo" for InracliH ifl apparrecruitment, training and dispatching. Nor does ho ently beyond Lowis powers of comprehension. report that Israel has effectively prevented many Instead, impervious to the actual course of events attacks by intercepting the bombers and disrupting and their impact, Lewis clings to his mindless their plans, That the prevention is imperfect does mantra of blameless Palestinians victimized by ruthless Israelis. not mean it has not saved many livea. Andrea Levin in the Executive Director of Likewise, faulting1 Israel's killing of Hanoud, Lewis claims "every knowledgeable person under- CAMERA, Committee for Accuracy in Middle stood" that Hamas would retaliate. That is to say, East Reporting1 in America, located at: ., Israeli measures against Hanoud caused the bomb- www.ciunejfa.org .

NEW YORK (JTA) - With a battle for public opinion running parallel to the real fighting between Israelis and Palestinians, American Jews noted the rise in sympathy for Israel after Palestinian suicide bombers killed 26 Israelis in the first weekend of December. Two weeks later, some American Jews are wondering if Israel's decision to cut ties with Palestinian. Authority President Yasser Arafat and the arrest of two Los Angeles Jews allegedly plotting to bomb a U.S. representative of Lebanese descent — wdil cause that sympathy to evaporate. One Jewish professor from New Jersey worried that such developments would erode public support for Israel in its conflict with the Palestinians. "Some may think that maybe Israel doesn't really want peace, that it does want to dominate after all," said the man, who was born in Communist Eastern Europe. "Coming from where I come from, you can't count on public support indefinitely." "If you're not, one of the tribe," he continued, speaking of the tWvw'mh people, "you're nevar going to have the same conumlmmit or emotional attachment to Israel.11' Given the record of history, such anxiety may be part of the modern Jewish ohnructer. But those who track American public opinion any support for Israel is not so fickle. "Ever since the state of Israel was established, we keep reacting to specific incidents and wondering every day, every week, every year, every decade: How long will American support last?" said Gary Tobin,' president of the San Francisco-based Institute for Jewish and Community Research. "If you look at the past 30 years, American support for Israel has remained consistently high.* Historically, that means support ranging from 41to5-1 in favor of Israel over the Palestinians. Observers describe three main pillars of American opinion -- the public, the politicians and the media. The political and pundit classes routinely influence public opinion, while Washington poll-watchers are sensitive to the public mood. Each of those three centers traditionally favors Israel, said Tobin, who recently conducted studios about American attitudes toward Israel.

trip to Eretz Yisroel, I hope T will be able to accomplish more by learning more Torah. Last June, I had the pleasure of being in the wedding of my cousin, Gary Shyken. I met many of his friends, friends he made while working for Hillel in Cleveland. It was the first time I was able to spend time with young religious Jews. We will not have to resort to finding mates in other cities if we start a Jewish singles group here. Larger cities have branches of Aish HaTorah for

young Jews and while we do hnvu a Shubbat Singles Group, that may initially seem too "religious" for some, I know there are more Jewish singles in their 20s living here, working and attending college, Let's explore other activities that will bring us together. If you're interested, contact me afc: JYShykftn@nctscape.net or call me at 551-2185. I think we can give the Omaha Jewish community what it needs by creating a group for ourselves. Joey Shyken

To the Editor: I have read time and time again on the Internet and in print about the declining number of young Jewish singles across the country, Why? Why is the young Jewish population in Omaha declining.? Could one of the reasons be that there is nothing for us as Jewish singles to do? In the past year, I've learned a lot about living life as a Jew. I have returned to attending synagogue on a regular basis, and as I leave for a short

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On Saturday night, Jan. 19, you're invited to put on your bobbie socks and poodle skirts - your jeans and white T-shirts -- and relive the 50s and 60s at a Sock Hop, sponsored by the "ever-boppin1" Beth El Synagogue Sisterhood. According to Julie Stein and Kathy Weiner, cochairmen on the event, "The joint will be jumping from 7 p.m. to midnight. The $12.50 per person cost includes Dancing to the DJ from Bandstand Music plus grilled on the spot burgers and hot dogs, just like in the old drive-in days." Others helping plan "The Sock Hop Night of Nostalgia" are Lynne Shkolnik, Amy Reynolds, Phyllis Hoffman and M'Lee Hasslinger — who are in charge of the chow -- and Tiffany Hoberman, Cindy Shulewitz and Leslie Eades, who aim to decorate the Social Hall so it looks like the high school gym looked during senior prom. "This is an adults-only evening," said Shkolnik, Sisterhood President. "Leave the little ones at home and come prepared to rock 'n roll. No dance partners are required. You can come by yourself, with your sweetie or bring some friends. And be. sure to bring your battery powered hips. From Buddy Holly to The Supremes to Elvis, we promise there'll be a whole lotta shakin' gain' on!" Reservations for the Sock Hop can be made by calling Stein at 496-9964 or Weiner at 397-8028. For more information, contact the synagogue office at 492-8550. The Beth El Sisterhood Sock Hop is open to tho community and everyone is welcome,

Three hundred people from three different faiths attended the showing earlier this month of the documentary, The Road to Morocco: American Jews, Christians and Muslims in Dialogue. The gathering at Temple Israel was part of the Scholar-inResidence weekend, presented by Rabbi Dr. Richard A. Freund, director of the Maurice Greenberg Center for Judaic Studies and the Greenberg Professor of Jewish History at the University of Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Freund, formerly with the University of Nebraska at Omaha, gave the Shabbat sermon the previous night on "Jews, Christians and Muslims Connected and Distinct." At the concluding program on Sunday morning, Dr, Freund talked about the "Return to the Cave of Letters'- The Rest of the Story." Shakil Ahmed, Vice-president of the Executive Committee of the Islamic Center, described the. occasion as "a worthwhile event" and said he looks "forward to our next collaboration." • Rabbi Azriel said he is planning to call for a meeting of the three major faith participants to evaluate the event and put their ideas "into action to bring the communities closer." He suggested that a women's dialogue group, possibly a book club, as woll as a dialogue between men might evolve from the meeting, adding that ho feels "very optimistic an a result of our first encounter."

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Driven by a devotion to Jewish adult learning, 45 directors, teachers and staff from around the world will journey to Jerusalem in January for the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School's Directors Conference or its Faculty Seminar. "The decision to participate in our conferences goes beyond the realm of professional dedication," said International Director Dr. Yonatan Mirvis. "It reflects an existential commitment to the future of the State of Israel." Hosted at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, home of the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School Institute, these conferences have three primary goals: professional inserviee training with experts in the field of adult Jewish education, advanced study of Jewish texts with scholars of international renown and networking with peers throughout the Mini-School network. Since its inception in 1986, more than 17,000 adults have studied in Mini-School sites throughout the Jewish world. With schools in 60 cities throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and England, the Florence Melton Adult MiniSchool is the largest international network of pluralist Jewish adult education.

Currently, more than 5,500 adult learners meet once a week for two hours, joining their peers around the world in a journey of Jewish study and self-discovery. With a growth rate of 30 percent, the FMAMS brings Jewish literacy to communities varying in size and demographics Ft. Collins, CO, and Eau Claire, WI, to Omaha, New York City, London and Toronto. To sustain high quality Jewish adult education in such a diverse range of communities, the FMAMS places a strong emphasis on professional and personal enrichment for the local Mini-School faculty and directors. These international conferences play a key part in this commitment, in addition to on-site orientation and year-round support. The Third International FMAMS Faculty Seminar will take place from Dec. 31 to Jan. 10. The Eighth International FMAMS Directors Conference is scheduled for Jan, 14-20. For more information about the Mini-School, contact the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School Institute at institute@,fmams.org'.il or visit the Mini-School website: www.fmams.org.il. To learn about Omaha's Mini-School, contact Susan Paley, Director, at 334-6566.

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Josh Grossman, left, Sierra Gcndelman, Max and Forrest Marcovits and Trevor Gerson were among the group of Sr, NCSYers gathered recently to hear from Zlil Chen Saks, center, the Israeli shilcha visiting Ojnaha for the Maccabi/B'nai B'rith Torch Run* The next Latte & Learning1 is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m. at Border's, 72nd and Dodge, and features Rini Gonsher with "How to Speak Hebrew in 20 Minutes." For information about Latte & Learning, contact Copresident Ilachel Katzman, 803-8005; for information about other NCSY programs, call Co-president Sierra Gendelman or NCSY adviser Bonnie Bloch, at 330-4029.

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Trip to Israel was "More Than I Bargained For" by TOM FRIEDMAN, December Solidarity Mission Participant

Why did I want to go back to Israel? I have no family that lives there. I have no friends that I am in contact with who live there. I am not a very religious Jew. All of my ties are here in the States. Why go to Israel, in particular, Jerusalem? I went on the Jewish Federation of Omaha's Family Mission to Israel almost two years ago. Even back then, friends and family were worried about us. Telling us not to go. That there was too much violence. I mean, it seemed that Israel was always at war. Why would we want to risk our lives just for a visit to Israel? The situation was worse this year, this December. It seemed as though the peace process was in shambles. Why would I want to go to Israel? The only news I was getting on TV was CNN and I wasn't impressed with their slant on t h e Arab/Israel story. I wanted to know more than what was being told to the U.S. masses on cable. Prom the news that I had received on CNN, Israel seemed to be on the Ihu cuncmu blockade pioiucu th« Uilu rebuluatb from mortar aud sniper fire. The residents] brink of destroying everything it had built up dur- painted it to resemble the view they would have if not for the blockade. ing the peace negotiations over the last 10 years. This trip was my opportunity to find out what is going on. I got more than I bargained for. This mission started out with a goal of 300 participants. Close to 500 arrived in Israel. I did not hear from one person on this trip that they wore scared and wanted to go home. On the contrary, everyone seemed to want to stay longer. Our group from Omaha did stay two extra days longer than most everyone else. There were a lot of family members and friends who told all of us we were crazy. It is nice to know that there are other crazies out there like me. Almost each morning after breakfast, we would travel the block and a half from the King David Hotel to the Inbal Hotel. The Inbal Hotel had a room just large enough to fit all 600 participants. I am not one who likes to listen to long and boring diatribes of old worn out issues. There are many occasions where I am tho first to nod off, This was not the occasion for a morning nap. Each speaker was informative, insightful and had my complete 'li'U; llif-'ti: Kri«i!ir.«r» a t thi; uuuouaUy p»a«i* of tlu; "ri;»tcrr» Wall. Left; the attention. There were two aspects of this trip that made it Bpoke to ua, he was not telling UB news from tho We were able to see more of the city this trip. Not unique. First, was the discovery that as a whole, week before, but he was informing us on the discus- juat from the mission, but on our own. All Israelis the political parties in Israel are united in their sions of tho previous night -before any newB ser- were truly excited to see people brave the news belief that YEISSCU" Arnfat either has not the control vice was able to reduce it to a 30 second clip. releases and come to a city that is empty of tourists of his people or is willfully condoning terrorist Nathan Sharansky, tho former Russian refuanik, and pilgrims. Many shops on Ben Yehuda Street attacks. Neither case is acceptable in Israel. This is turned Israeli politician, gave great insight to the were closed on what would normnlly be a busy the first time in a long time that I have seen the process of how the collective slate of mind came to Thursday night. Food vendors next to the Cardo in political parties in Israel agree so completely. Old Jerusalem had no lineB for lunch. There were their conclusions. The second feature of this trip was that because Of course the s e t t i n g for all of this w a s never large crowds at the Western Wall. of this belief, the changes in strategy were occur- Jerusalem, the city of David, mid unquestionably So, why would I want to go to Israel? A secular ring while we wore there. It seemed that we were the most beautiful city in the world. It is the center Jew with no family ties there. Because Israel and participating in tho events fis they were happening. of more religions than I know, which makes it the Jerusalem are the base of our lives. When Avraham Burg, the speaker of the Knesset, most coveted of all cities. It is because I am a Jew. And I had to go.

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Sixty Years after 'Hitler's Olympics,?:

Survivor Carries Salt Lake City torch

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Weiss, who will turn IS in January, regularly WASHINGTON (JTA) — Martin Weiss was seven when the first torch r a n took place at a modern walks on a treadmill and is planning to ran the few Olympic Games under Hitler's watchful eye. blocks with the torch on Friday. Now, 56 years after Ms liberation from a concenWhile running, his thoughts will be on the future bration canip, Weiss will carry the Olympic torch in and not on the past, he said. Weiss said he will be front of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum past thinking about how the "new takes over for the cheering family members and friends. old," and about progress in modem cociety. "I have faith in the young peop'e in America," he The torch is on its way from Atlanta, through 46 said. Weiss' outlook contrasts -avidly with the outstates, to Salt Lake City, host of the 2002 Games. look for Jews in Germany in 1936. There are 11,500 torchbearers who are helping to The International Olympic Committee awarded bring the torch to the Games in February. The Salt Lake Organizing Committee and relay the 1938 Games to Germany In 1932, a year before sponsors chose the runners out of 210,000 nomina- Hitler came to power. Hitler used the Games as a way to showcase the Nazis to the world. tions sent from around the country. He even took down anti-Semitie signs and disThe Holocaust Museum's survivor affairs departplays around Germany to curry international favor ment asked the Olympic committee if a survivor and make Berlin look tolerant and welcoming. could be a torchbearer. Museum officials then held Some anti-Semitic publications temporarily ceased. a lottery, and Weiss won. Hitler created the torch run, with torches taken The experience is "very humbling* for the surfrom the site of the ancient Greek Olympic Games. vivor, who says he is overwhelmed by the idea. After the Games were over, anti-Semitic-activity "It's a statement about America," Weiss said. resumed. Hardly a month after the Games eatled, "It's wonderful that a thing like this can happen." Sachsenhausen, a concentration camp that later In 1936 he heard about the Games from his housed Jews, opened near Berlin. father, who would go to town and bring back the The Holocaust Museum sent an exhibit on the day's news, and from his sister, who was the only girl from his rural village in Czechoslovakia who 1936 Olympics - or the "Nazi Olympics'- to Salt was away at college. Eight years later, his father Lake City, the site of the 2002 Winter Olympics. Many believe that had Western countries, particand sister were killed by the Nazis. One of nine children, Weiss' life changed in 1939 ularly t h e United States, boycotted t h e 1936 when Hungarian troops occupied his village and Games, Hitler's rise would have been slowed and began discriminating against Jews. Soon after- international resistance to Nazism could have been ward, two of his brothers were sent to forced labor stronger. Some have applied similar logic to China, camps, and in 1944 his family was sent to the arguing that the Olympics should not be held there Munkaes Ghetto in Hungary. until the country improves its human rights record. From there, they were deported to Auschwitz, Asked about t h e decision to hold t h e 2008 where nearly all of his family was sent to the gas Olympics in China, Weiss said the country would chambers. Weiss and his father were sent to probably do better by her eitizens because of the Mauthausen. Weiss was liberated from there in scrutiny involved in hosting the Olympics. 1945. The next year, he emigrated to the United T m all for it," he said. "Open a window and they States, and now lives near Washington. have to change."

It's official! The waiting is over! Look who's coming to Omaha for t h e 2002 MaccabI Games this summer. We have a total of .25 national and international delegafions traveling more than 27,000 miles just to participate ia awe Games. CMes and countries ranging from Israel, to San Francisco, CA, to Tampa, FL, and everywhere between will be arriving to compete August 4-9. If you weald like to house any of the 1000 athletes please contact Corey Kirsfaenbaum a t 3348415. For more information. about joining the Omaha Team Delegation, please contact Rachel Blum a t 334-6404.

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