May 31, 2002

Vol. LXXXI

No. 38

Omaha, NE

20Sivan, 5762

May 31,2002

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'Jews, Christians and Muslims In Trlalogue9 Wins Community Service Award for Temple Israel Temple Israel will receive the Community T -* Service Award .rtV for their program "Jews, Christians and Muslims in Trialogue" at the Jewish Federation of Omaha's 99th Annual Meeting on Monday, June 3, 7:30 p.m., at the Congregants of Temple Israel, First United J e w i s h Methodist Church and the Islamic Center gathered Community for a potluck picnic on Sunday, May 19. Center Theater. As part of a "scholar-in-residence" together to study and travel to an weekend, Temple Israel hosted a Islamic country. Several of the travelers were from unique program that brought Jews, Omaha, including Temple Israel conChristians and Muslims together for gregant Suzanne Singer. A program a meaningful afternoon of conversawas developed to feature the film tion and interaction. Dr. Richard Freund, formerly a and bring members of the three local Professor at the University of religious communities together. Three religious leaders, Chad Nebraska-Omaha, and now affiliated with the University of Hartford, Englemeyer, Pastor at First United Connecticut, brought the documen- Methodist Church, Yaseer Rahim, tary, "The Road to Morocco: leader at the Islamic Center and American Jews, Christians and Rabbi Aryeh Azriel of Temple Israel Muslims in Dialogue," as part of his met with several congregants to lecture on the world's three design an afternoon of community Abrahamic religions. The film tells building. A panel to lead a discusthe story of 70 people brought sion after the film was moderated by (Continued on page 6)

Yale Richards Named Humanitarian ofthe Year The 2001 Humanitarian of Year is Yale Richards. This prestigious award is given to an outstanding Omahan who has performed exceptional service for humanity based on contributions they have made throughout their lives to promote human welfare and advance social reform. The Jewish Federation of Omaha will present the award to Richards at the Federation Annual Meeting on Monday, June 3, 7:30 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center Theater. Bob Kully, President of the Livingston Foundation and himself the recipient of the 2000 Humanitarian of the Year Award, Yale Richards said, "Yale has been an extremely important part of the Livingston suc- unteer and for years has given of his cess story for many years as our time and skills for the enhancement Executive Director and legal counsel. of the community. As a board member for the Jewish It has been a great pleasure to work with Yale. The Livingston Trustees Federation of Omaha, the Livingston will find a successor to Yale, but Foundation, the Livingston Plaza and Jewish Senior Services, Richards has never a replacement." Richards will retire this year as worked diligently towards serving Executive Director and Legal the needs of our community. He has Counsel of the Livingston understood for years the necessity to Foundation, a position he has held develop endowment funds that will for more than 28 years. But his ser- be there for future generations, and vice to the Livingston Foundation is in his capacity as a board member of just the tip of his devotion to the com- many philanthropic organizations, he munity. Richards has spent most of oversees their investments and allohis life working to make the Omaha cations towards that end. Richards has a special affinity for Jewish community a richer and more vibrant place to live. He epitomizes our Jewish seniors. He was instruthe most generous and dedicated vol- mental in seeing that both the Rose (Continued on page 6)

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conferences. He is recognized as one of Jonathan Livny, former Israel's most forceful advocates." Attorney General of the West Livny's travel constraints made it Bank who later served as impossible to schedule an engagement at Presiding Judge of the Military Beth El Synagogue, Perelman added. Court in Judea and Samaria, Rabbi Paul Drazen and congregation will visit Omaha in early June President Howard Epstein are eager to to provide an insider's update on host another UJC speaker, hopefully in the Middle East crisis. the near future. Livny will speak at Temple Livny is coming to Omaha as a member Israel on Friday, June 7, 8 of the Speakers Bureau of United Jewish p.m., during services, and at Communities (UJC) which recently Beth Israel Synagogue on stepped up its efforts as part of an interSaturday morning, J u n e 8. national Israel Terror Relief Campaign. The entire community is invited I Credit for planning his Omaha visit goes to attend and to stay for! Jonathan Livny to a large number of leaders, both lay and Temple's Oneg Shabbat and professional. Beth Israel's Kiddush luncheon following services. Under the Federation presidency of Forrest "Mr. Livny will relatefirst-handknowledge about Krutter, a forum of top lay and professional leaders the crisis in Israel and share personal experiences was developed in our community months ago, said as a soldier and officer in Israel's Defense Forces," said Jan Perehnan, Federation Director. "As a Steve Pitlor, incoming Federation president. prominent Jerusalem attorney, deeply involved in Among its members are the senior rabbi and conthe political, cultural and civic life of Israel, he has gregation president of Beth El Synagogue, Beth represented his country at numerous international Israel Synagogue and Temple Israel.

The forum became the foundation for Omaha's Israel Terror Relief Campaign, chaired by Tom Fellman and Shirley Goldstein. The campaign goal is to raise $1 million for Israel. Livny, a native of Israel, served in the Six Day War, the Yom Kippur War and the War in Lebanon. In addition, as Chief Military Prosecutor in the Judge Advocate's Office, he was,involved in the prosecution of criminal cases and the drafting of laws for the West Bank. He was the youngest student ever to enter the Law School of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and, at age 21, the youngest person to become a lawyer in the Jewish (Continued on page 2)

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The Wonder of Light by RABBI MYER S. KRIPKE — — — - — — Parashat BeHaalotekha From my childhood I remember a great brass menora that my mother (a"h) had, and used every Sabbath evening and festival evening. It stood about 24 inches high, and the spread of its seven candle-holders was also about 24 inches, if not more. I still have it, but it has not been used for some years. As a child, I spent many hours cleaning off the dripped wax of the candles and then polishing it with all its decorative arms and, shall I say, fingers. And then I put seven candles in the holders, making sure that each one stood erect, no leaning from side to side! I am not sure whether I inherited this job from my older brothers (a"h) or whether somehow or other this job was always mine. I was surprised to learn later (and I was not sure that it was not irreligious(!)) that some homes used only two candles for Sabbath lights! All of this comes to mind with our Sidra, which begins with instructions to Aaron the Priest about how to light the Sanctuary lights and in which direction the lights were to be directed. It is not irrelevant to mention that the Bible itself begins with the conquest of chaos and continues with the creation of light. Light is the symbol of truth, learning, and study. Indeed, we put these together in the word enlightenment. When light is turned toward the past, it is history. If turned toward the future, it is planning for courses of action that we hope may be accomplished. If it is history, we must be careful not to limit our interest to collection of data, things and actions and warfares and peoples and individuals, without forcing ourselves to see the greater trends and directions in which history is moving. We must be careful always not to return to the Dark Ages to which Hitler and the Palestinian extremists would point us, and to insist on light, light, light, light!

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State. Later he was awarded a full scholarship to continue his legal education at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Returning to Israel from Philadelphia, he became Assistant to the Minister of Tourism and then Legal Advisor in the Knesset. When Soviet Aliyah to Israel increased, he plunged into the absorption process. He is recognized as one of the leading legal experts in Israel dealing with the range of problems facing new immigrants, whom he counsels throughout Israel. He appears often in the Supreme Court of Israel on issues of human rights in general and the rights of new immigrants in particular. A past chairman of the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism (the Reform Judaism Movement) and a vice president of the World Union for Progressive Judaism, Livny serves as Chairman of IRAC, the Israel Religious Action Center. "We are privileged to host a speaker of Mr. Livny's caliber," Pitlor said. "I believe his planned visit exemplifies the benefits to the entire community that can, and should, result from cooperation between our Federation and our synagogues."

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MYRNA (MIKE) BLOCK Graveside services for Myrna Block were held May 24 at Beth El Cemetery. She died May 22. "Mike" worked at the Pennie Z. Davis Child Development Center for 14 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton. Survivors include son, Alan of Lockport, N.Y.; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Janet of Cedar Rapids, IA; daughter and son-in-law, Carol Block and Dean Olson of Lees Summit, MO; grandchildren, Lauren and Jason Block and Alea and Marina Olson; and a twin brother, Newman Schwartz of Highland Falls, N.Y. Memorials to the Pennie Z. Davis CDC. MARILYN SACKS Marilyn Sacks died May 23 at the age of 74. Services were held May 26 at Fisher Farm Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Howard and Debbie Rosenblum; daughter Reva Rosenblum; grandchildren Hollyce and Allen; brother and sister-in-law Michael and Arlene Lavin of Chicago; sister and brother-in-law, Fran and Robert Bernstein, also of Chicago. Memorials to Beth El or charity of choice. BARBARA BROPHY Barbara Brophy died at the age of 63. Services were held May 27 at Temple Israel cemetery. She is survived by husband, Sanford Brophy; son, Jeff Ramnes; daughter, Teri Schwarck, all of Omaha; sister, Patricia Jones of Westminster, MD; brother, David Harris of Scottsdale, AZ; stepdaughter, Debbie Andrews of Omaha; stepsons, Larry Brophy of Omaha and David Brophy, Dallas, TX; and six grandchildren. Memorials to the American Cancer Society. ROBERT SANDLER Robert Sandier died in Des Moines, IA, on May 27. Services-were held there May 29. He is survived by his wife Molly Sandier of Des Moines; two daughters, Julie and Janie Sandier and their husbands, all of Los Angeles; and daughter and son-in-law Joanie and Richard Jacobson of Omaha. A complete obituary will be in next week's Press.

Young, Slrsgles Qmahart andJewish-Group Hosts First Event by LISA COREN

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Until May 20, many Jewish singles in Omaha thought they had to travel around the world to meet other Jewish singles. In some ways, they were right. Citiez, world-tour themed restaurant and bar, featuring cuisine from seven continents and run by local single David Wintroub, was the destination for the inaugural young Jewish singles event. About 25 Jewish singles met new friends and reconnected with forgotten faces. Guests mingled as they ate appetizers from countries like Mexico, Peru, Japan, and, of course, Israel. A large contingent continued to another night spot for more socializing. Brad Green, a meteorologist at Offutt Airforce Base, said, "I had no idea there were so many young single Jews living in Omaha. Having moved here from D.C. late last year, it was particularly nice for me to get to know other Jews in tire community." "A lot of people came out of the woodwork," J.D. Slosburg said, "which is really promising for the group's future." Event organizers were thrilled with the turnout and hope to increase attendance at each subsequent event. The steering committee, including Paul Roffman, Slosburg, Jennifer Hoberman, Joey Shyken and I, actively seeks other young singles who were not able to make the first event. Another event is planned for next month. For more information, or to be added to the list, send your name, address and phone number to me at: Iisabci99@hotm.ail.com or call Sharon

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FRIDAY: Shabbat Evening Service, 8 p.m. Rabbi Aryeh Azriel, Rabbi Debbie Stiel and Cantor Wendy Shermet will officiate along with members of Outreach. This special Outreach Shabbat is dedicated to Rabbi Stiel in honor of her service to Temple Israel's Outreach program. Rabbi Stiel will give the sermon. The Oneg Shabbat is sponsored by the aunts and uncles of Sarah Elizabeth Sherman in honor of her Bat Mitzvah. SATURDAY: Bagels and Sacred Books, 9:30 a.m., in the Milder Center. Please join us as we continue our study of Traditional Prayers, Modern Commentaries: The S'hma. and Its Blessings. Services in the Sanctuary, 10:30 a.m. Sarah Elizabeth Sherman, daughter of Debra and Mark Sherman, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah. ADULT EDUCATION THURSDAY, June 6: Adult Study with Rabbi Azriel, 10-11:30 a.m. The focus is on the writings of the Scholars-in-Residence who will join us this year. SHABBAT COMES TO YOU Friday, June 7, 3:45 p.m.: Rabbi Aryeh Azriel and OTYG will lead a Shabbat serviceat Remington Heights. TOT SHABBAT Friday, June 7, 7 p.m.: A short service of song and prayer, followed by cookies and juice, for toddlers through children in the primary grades and their families. Come enjoy stories and songs with Cantor Wendy Shermet and Patty Nogg. BAT MITZVAH Saturday, J u n e 8: Eliza Michelle Cowan, daughter of Alison and Ken Cowan, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah.

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Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Services conducted by Rabbi Howard Kutner. FRIDAY: Kaballat Shabbat, 7 p.m. The West Minyan is at the home of Leon and Dani Shrago, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY: Parsha Behaalosecha, Shacharit, 8:45 a.m., free babysitting begins at 10 a.m.[ Junior Congregation, 10:30 a.m.; Mincha, 8:25 p.m.; Havdalah, 9:42 p.m. SUNDAY: Morning services, 9 a.m.; Evening services, 8:30 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Morning services, 7 a.m.; evening services, 8:30 p.m. TUESDAY, June 4: Talmud class with Rabbi Kutner, 7 p.m.

TE:'www>chabadw Services conducted by Rabbi Mendel Katzman. Unless otherwise noted, Monday-Friday, services at 7a.m. SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m. SUNDAY: Services, 8:30 a.m. MONDAY: Women of Worth Lunch, 11:45-1 pan. TUESDAY: Women of Worth Class, 9-.30-1I aan. WEDNESDAY: JU at the JCC, 7-8:30 pan.

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Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emil Berkovits. FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat IArvit I'shabbat, 6 p-m. SATURDAY: P'sukei D'Zimrah, followed by Shabbat Shacharit, 9:30 a.m. Carolyn B a r e n b a u m Meyers, daughter of Sally Barenbaum and Bruce Meyers, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah; TSS (grades 3-7), 10 a.m.; KTantan (K-3), 10:45 a.m.; Shabbat Story Time (pre-K & under), 11 a.m.; Kiddush sponsored by Sally Barenbaum and Bruce Meyers in honor of their daughter, Carolyn; Humash Class with Rabbi Drazen, 8:15 p.m.; Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services, 8:45 p.m., in the Chapel. SUNDAY: Shaharit, 9 a.m.; Perek Yomi will meet; Minha-Ma'ariv, 5:30 p.m. ADULT EDUCATION WEDNESDAY, June 5: Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class, 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Drazen teaches Jewish Thought; Cantor Berkovits teaches Hebrew. COME ON OUT TO THE BALLGAME! SUNDAY, June 9: Kosher Tailgate Party at Beth El, 11 a.m.., followed by Omaha Royals vs. Salt Lake. Sponsored by Men's Club and Beth El HAZAK. Cost is $10.50 including lunch and ticket. Call Beth El for more details.

Services conducted by Rabbi Stanley M. Rosenbaum. Minyan on Monday & Thursday, 7:15 aan. FRIDAY: Services, 8 p.m. Confirmation, followed by an Oneg hosted by their families. SATURDAY: Shacharit, 9:30 a.m. FRH3AY: Services, 7:30 p.m. Topic for discussion is "Tell Me a Story." Oneg Shabbat following services. rii F AoFAiruHicarvIlwbiTWEyKf.f^Hv i I l b i y K f f ^ H he Uriion

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OTYG Getting Busy by STEPHANIE GROSSMAN, Temple Israel Youth Director.

Services officiated by Rabbi Michael Weisser. FRIDAY: Special Sabbath Eve service to recognize our Religious School teachers, 7:45 p.m. SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m.; Torah Study, 10:30 a.m.-noon.

Members of Women of Reform Judaism-Omaha OTYG has been very busy lately with three rush (WRJ-0) will participate in the Shabbat worship programs and elections. More than 25 youth service on Friday, J u n e 7, 8 p.m. at Temple attended both the scavenger hunt in old market Israel when the new slate of WRJ-0 officers will be and laser tag in Lincoln. Numbers attending the installed. Stacey Rockman will serve another term final rush program-a day at Worlds of Fun in as President of WRJ-0. Other officers are: Linda Saltzman, Vice-presi- Kansas City on Tuesday, June 4--are rising daily. The new board has already met to begin planning dent of public relations; Michelle Bucher, ViceV : 3012 S. llslthi;St;^::" â&#x20AC;˘;: ^ president of religious living; Rabbi Debbie Stiel, an amazing 2002-2003 year.-iWith a membership Omaha, NE 68124-5130 Vice-president of education; Wendy Goldberg, Vice- goal of 50, the first order of business has been to president of religious action; Lynne Jensen, Vice- create a variety of committees and to recruit as SUNDAY: Book Club activity, 1 p.m., in the president of development and projects; Rosie many active members as possible to assist in the Kripke Library. Reading and analysis of Zweiback and Andi Willensky, Co-Vice-presidents planning and implementation of next year's great "Communings of the Spirit" by Mordecai M, of membership; Arlene Adelson, Treasurer; and programs. Kaplan, the founder of Reconstructionism. Preliminary planning has already begun on the Allyson Wilczewski, Recording Secretary. "We're looking forward to another great year and JYG Conclave which OTYG will be hosting (at getting more people involved," said Rockman. She Camp Tall Oaks in Linwood, KS), the High Holy ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME added that WRJ-0 "has lots of great programming day family youth services, and the annual Spaghetti Dinner and Auction. coming up next year." FRIDAY: Services, 7 p.m., led by Nancy Rips in The newly elected OTYG 2002-03 Board includes: Jonathan Livny, a prominent attorney from the RBJH Herbert Gpldsten Chapel. Jerusalem-, will give an update on the current situ- President, Allie Willensky (12th); Programming SATURDAY: Services, 9 a.m., led by Rabbi ation in Israel at the service. Livny was the presid- VP, Leora Azriel (12th); Social Action VP, Sara Maximo Shechet in the RBJH Chapel. ing judge of the military court in Judea and Rips (11th); Religious and Cultural VP, Jon Gates Samaria and holds the rank of lieutenant colonel in (10th); Membership VP, Jake Bleicher (10th); the Israel Defense Force. He is also the former Secretary, Margaret Terry (11th); Special Projects PERSONAL Coordinator, Janet Baack (11th); JYG Liaisons, attorney general of the West Bank. Family planning a dinner to honor Esther Tibe A past chairman of the Israel Movement for Josh Bleicher and Chelsea Taxman (9th); Member- (Siege!) Stoler's 90th birthday by children: Alan and Progressive Judaism (the Reform movement in in-Service, Lauren Freeman (12th). Questions about OTYG or any Temple youth pro- Kim, Omaha; Sue and Jerry Wacks of Boston; Israel), Livny is also a vice president of the World gramming? You may contact me at 556-4596, or Stuart of Dallas; and grandchildren: Madisen, Union for Progressive Judaism. Jordon, Evan. Birthday is June 4. meleel990@aol.com. WRJ-0 will sponsor the Oneg Shabbat.

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Where DoWe Go From Here? On Monday evening, a new slate of officers will be elected to govern the Jewish.Federation of Omaha; volunteers will be honored for their service and awards given. It's a time to look at our achievements in this community-and a time to plan ahead. We've encountered more than our share of major issues in the last few years—Israel's latest defensive against Palestinian terror, the Argentinian economic crisis, a worldwide recession, and, of course, the terror on Sept. 11, and its aftermath. This community has not been exempt from these world events. We've had to change our communal priorities in order to respond to these crises and we've managed to do it without affecting our own local needs. In fact, we've done rather well, raising an additional $300,000+ to host the JCC Maccabi Games in Omaha Aug 4-9, and, to date, raising more than $840,000 towards a million dollar Israel Terror Relief Campaign. The question for all of us—what about next year? Obviously we can't predict the future-will the United States go to war against Iraq? Will the Palestinians finally stop sending young people to explode their bombs

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NEW YORK (JTA) - The North American Jewish federation system has designated five priority areas for allocating funds from its Israel emergency campaign. More than $135 million has been raised, most of it since April 8, when the national campaign was officially launched, according to officials of the United Jewish Communities. Already the figure, the bulk of which are funds raised at individual federations, represents the largest amount of emergency funds being designated for Israel during its latest crisis. Many of the details, including specific recipients, of the UJC allocations have yet to be determined. But the priority areas, determined in a series of meetings and conference calls, are: • child safety and protection programs, such as security around schools, summer and after-school activities that would keep children off the streets and potential targets of terrorist as well as trauma treatment; 0 hospitals and other medical needs; • security initiatives, such as posting neighborhood civilian guards and protecting neighborhoods; • aid to Israeli citizens directly impacted by the conflict and terrorist attacks; and • immigration to Israel by Argentine Jews facing severe economic challenges. Money for these purposes will start being directed to the UJC's overseas partners—the Jewish Agency for Israel and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee—immediately, said Stephen Hoffman, the UJC's president and CEO. These agencies will provide the vehicles for distributing much of the funds.

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The Centraiity ofthe Synagogue by RABBI ISMAR SCHORSCH -

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It is exactly 100 years ago that Solomon share of the funding, membership, participation sonal obligation. * Schechter came from England to America to and leadership of the organized Jewish community. Our collective survival in the open society rests become the head of the Jewish Theological Unaffiliated Jews are both inaccessible and not on turning Hillel's ancient plea of "al tifrosh min Seminary. In 1913, just two years before he died, forthcoming. From this perspective, the most worri- ha-tzibbur" do not withdraw from the community, he traveled to Cincinnati to speak at the dedication some statistic in the population survey of 1990 is into the supreme commandment of contemporary of the new campus of Hebrew Union College. On the low rate of synagogue affiliation of just 41%, a Jewish life. Imagine the power of the total commuthat memorable occasion and with his customary figure, I fear, that will be lower still for the popula- nity if synagogue membership doubled to 82 percent. All ships in harbor would be lifted by that riswit, he made reference to His Majesty's govern- tion survey of 2000, winch is about to appear. ment and His Majesty's opposition, without comJewish life in America is an inverted pyramid ing tide. And toward that end, the nascent that rests precariously on a shrinking apex. But, Federation-synagogue partnership must move from pleting the analogy. The deeper truth, he stressed, was "that both His one-third sustains the whole community, and it episodic to systemic. Majesty's government as well as His Majesty's belongs to the synagogue sector. Beyond a sustained advertising campaign, I opposition form one large community, working for The reason for that is because the mission of the would propose the adoption of a rhetoric that pays the welfare of the country and the prosperity of the synagogue is to make Jews. Its ritual, educational homage to the critical role of synagogue leadership. programming and social action imbue Jews with a Currently, Federations tend to relate to synagogues nation." as minor league franchises whose primary function To his great credit, Schechter, in that short sense of peoplehood, a communal responsibility. address, chose not to focus on the evident differThe need for a minyan bespeaks the centraiity of is to groom players for the majors. Nothing is put ences between Reform and Conservative Judaism community. We offer our prayers in the plural. At back. A large scale national fellowship program yizkor, we honor the memory of our loved ones sponsored United Jewish Communities for young but on the less visible, but deeper bonds of unity. As a firm believer in his unifying concept of through the giving of charity. And our synagogues people ready to prepare themselves in an accredited school for the rabbinate, cantorate, Jewish educatholic Israel, I, too, wish to honor this singular face east to affirm our ties to Israel. cation or communal service would go a long way to moment by speaking of the cohesion that underlies Judaism turns on acts of loving kindness, the burnishing the reputation of the synagogue, not to the religious diversity of America Judaism. cumulative goal of which is to mend the world, speak of addressing the pervasive crisis in persontikkun olam. Citizenship in the Jewish polity Indeed, it is that common ground that Hebrew nel. In making these recommendations, I do not springs from belonging to a synagogue. Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion seeks to Any synagogue! For mine is an ecumenical argu- wish to slight the laudatory initiatives undertaken affirm this evening by conferring an honorary doctorate on me and Rabbi Emanuel Rackman, the ment. All denominational synagogues are incuba- in recent years by pacesetter Federations. The Chancellor of Bar-Ilan University, a leader of rare tors of social values and group skills. Each in its urgency of the hour simply calls for much more. In this regard, it is noteworthy that Schechter courage, whom I love and revere, in the same grad- own way promotes a Jewish identity that reaches uation exercises. I dare say that President David beyond the egocentric. By all indicators, synagogue culminated his communal career in 1913 founding Ellenson, Chancellor Rackman and I are all kin- members show a higher level of personal practice, an organization of Conservative synagogues, which dred souls who treasure a common heritage of more extensive Jewish education and a lower rate he deemed would be his "great bequest . . to of intermarriage than non-members. In short, American Israel." great antiquity and unbroken continuity. By then he had realized that his Seminary, for all But I wish to direct my remarks to the future social capital flows into the Jewish community rather than the past. Many of the graduates com- from the wellsprings of the non-sectarian denomi- its revitalization and expansion, hung by a thread. Without a solid base of vibrant synagogues, neither mencing this evening are headed for positions of nations of American Judaism. Conservative Judaism nor its academic and relireligious leadership in the Reform synagogue. If, then, the synagogue gious center would survive theforces of erosion at I wish to persuade you that the synagogue, generwork in America. ically speaking, is the bedrock institution of the is the central institution Schechter, like his spiritual mentor, Leopold total Jewish community. It alone is the aquifer for Zunz, had long spoken of the synagogue historically the social capital that nourishes and drives the in the American Jewish as the national heartbeat of the Jewish people. vaunted organizational structure that marks Now he set himself the task, to insure that it would American Jewry. The communal ethos, the spirit of community, it is in the remain so in radically different circumstances. He voluntarism, the skills of self-governance and the needed the synagogue for students and funding, for social networks indispensable to the conduct of interest of the total comemployment of his graduates and for the dissemiorganized life in the public sector are all developed munity to increase its nation of historical Judaism. within the private sector of the denominational But on a grander scale, Schechter knewfromhis synagogue. membership. inimitable scholarship that the synagogue was an Permit me to give you some empirical evidence to No post is more important than to be the presi- oasis in a wilderness of exile, a place where weary buttress this contention. The recent elections for the World Zionist Congress this June, paltry as dent or rabbi or educational director of a syna- travelers could find meaning and companionship. they were, showed that at least 85% of those gogue. To be sure, individual synagogues must be While its ritual is a bridge to to the divine, it is also American Jews who cared enough to vote were revitalized, better staffed and more welcoming and a force for cohesion and the language of social valaffiliated with a religious movement, most likely new synagogues need to be founded where few or ues. Those ensconced in its matrix sanctify God's none exist to serve a burgeoning population. But, name by translating the ideals of Torah into a through membership in a synagogue. The massive rally for Israel in Washington on the task cannot be done by local synagogues and model community. April 15 overflowed with synagogue members and their national movements alone. Rabbi Schorsch is Chancellor of the Jewish To grow, the seedbed of the community requires youngsters from religious schools. On a national basis, it is synagogue members who contribute 80 the deep involvement of the Federation world. I Theological seminary in New York City. 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'Jews, Christians and Muslims in Triaiogues Wins Community Service Award for Temple Israel (Continued from page 1) <—»- —.- Patrick McNamara, Omaha Hate Crimes Project Coordinator, All three communities contributed ethnic food to the reception held after the discussion. Rosie Zweiback, Temple Israel Program Director, said of the experience, "We learned much about each other as we worked out the details of the program. The start time of the event had to be changed several times in order to accommodate the customs of Ramadan. Since the Muslims were fasting all day, we had to time refreshments to coincide with sundown. We also wanted to include space for religious expression in the program, so Havdalah needed to be a part of the experience. More than 300 people from the Jewish community, the First United Methodist Church and the Islamic Center filled the sanctuary at

Temple Israel to watch the film together. After a lively discussion, everyone recessed to the Social Hall for a feast of strudel, mandel bread, Christmas cookies and the savory nibbles that are common to break the fast for Ramadan. At the conclusion of the program, Rabbi Azriel led a Havdalah service, Reverend Englemeyer offered a few prayers for peace and the Muslims said their evening prayers for Ramadan. "Jews, Christians and Muslims in Trialogue" was a wonderful opportunity for people with very different customs, beliefs and traditions to come together, witness each other's practices and talk in a supportive atmosphere. Because of the success of the Trialogue, the leadership in the three communities continues to meet regularly.

Yale Richards Named Humanitarian of the Year (Continued from page 1) •——..—M—

Blumkin Jewish Home and the Livingston Plaza were constructed on the same site as the Jewish Community Center. His forethought resulted in a "campus" where most of the Jewish agencies and organizations now reside. A senior partner in the law firm of Marks, Clare and Richards, Yale Richards' volunteer involvement through the Jewish community has been widespread and varied. He has been a board member of the ADL/CRC, Jewish Federation, Jewish Family Service and Jewish Senior Services. He has worked on the Jewish Federation of Omaha's Annual Campaign since he was a child. In addition, Richards is a past trustee and Vice-president of Beth El Synagogue as well as co-founder and Second Vice-president of Cornhusker Lodge of B'naiB'rith. In 1998, Richards was the first recipient of the "Spirit of Federation Award," an honor that recognizes , individuals who have demonstrated a lifelong dedication to the Jewish Federation of Omaha. In 1999, in honor of 25 years of service to the Livingston Foundation, the charita-

ble foundation established the Yale Richards Professional Education Endowment Fund, which enables the Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Omaha to present seminars dealing with estate and tax planning strategies for charitable giving. That same year, he was honored by the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging as Trustee of the Year. Murray Newman, a Livingston Foundation Trustee, summed up Richards' accomplishments, "For more than 28 years as Executive Director and Legal Counsel, Yale Richards served the Livingston Foundation in an exemplary fashion. His steady, thoughtful and skillful advice to the Trustees of the Foundation will be greatly missed with his retirement. "Yale never sought personal recognition for his Livingston Foundation work; he approached this assignment in the truest and most righteous sense of tzedakah—unpretentious, unassuming and seeking no credit for himself. Yale personifies 'Humanitarian.' His 'shoes' are enormous in size and will be difficult to fill."

The Friedel Jewish Academy is seeking a fulltime experienced elementary multi-grade (1-3) level teacher for 2002-2003. Our small school and dedicated professional staff, along with our beautiful campus makes this a most desirable position. Please send letter of application, resume and credentials to: Carolyn Novicoff Executive Director Jewish Educational & Library Services Jewish Federation of Omaha 333 South 132 Street Omaha, NE 68154

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Beth El Synagogue's eighth and 12th grade graduation ceremonies were held on Shavuot, during Shabbat morning services. Diplomas were awarded by Rabbi Paul Drazen, Anna Gologorsky, Beth El Education Director, and Sherri Green, BESTT Chairman. Seniors who received Graduation Diplomas from the BESTT High School of Jewish Studies include: Yoni Drazen, son of Rabbi Paul and Susie Drazen; Sarah Edelstein, daughter of Stanley and Ellene Edelstein; Cari Green, daughter of Gary and Sherri Green; Jessica Hasslinger, daughter of Larry and M'Lee Hasslinger; Michael Hellman, son of Joel and Esther Hellman; Joshua Levine, son of Michael and Cheryl Levine; Rebecca Murow, daughter of Allan and Janie Murow; Leah Raful, daughter of Larry and Dinah Raful; Brandon Rich, son of Phil and Diane Rich; and Ariel Shukert, daughter of Marty and Aveva Shukert These seniors received a Certificate of Participation in Beth El's BESTT High School of Jewish Studies: Amy Cotton, daughter of Ira and Marcy Cotton; Josef Wees, son of Steve and Joye Wees Eighth Graders who successfully

completed their required course work and received Graduation Diplomas from Beth El Synagogue Talmud Torah are: Lev Ginsburg, son of Mikhail and Larisa Ginsburg; Daniel Murow, son of Allan and Janie Murow; and Martin Nachman, son of Gary Nachman and Beth Staenberg. Certificates of Participation in BESTT went to the following eighth Graders: Allyce Brand, daughter of Randall and Rhonda Brand; Abby Ginsburg, daughter of Bill and Beth Ginsburg; Hamutal Ginsburg, son of Jacob Ginsburg and Orly Gilat; Jacob Phillips, son of Eric and Julie Phillips; Deborah Rennard, daughter of Steve and Barbara Rennard; and Shiri Tene, daughter of Gady and Mindy Tene. The Abe and Freeda Gendler Prize for an Outstanding Beth El High School Senior was awarded to Rebecca Murow. The prize was established by the Gendlers to recognize a Beth El high school graduate whose activities demonstrated a dedication to Judaism and a high level of excellence and participation in synagogue life. BESTT High School and Eighth Grade faculty members include: Rabbi Paul Drazen, Daniel Christensen, Glen Fineman and Mark Kelln.

BESTT 12th Grade Graduates: hack row, left, Yoni Drazen, Brandon Rich, Michael Hellman, Joshua Levine, Josef Wees, Anna Gologorsky; front row: Leah Raful, Cari Green, Jessica Hasslinger, Rebecca Murow, Sarah Edelstein, Ariel Shukert.

BESTT Eighth Grade Graduates include, back row: Anna Gologorsky, left, Daniel Murow, Martin Nachman, Lev Ginshurg, Rabbi Paul Drazen; front row: Allyce Brand and Hamutal Ginsburg.

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Iton School Adds New Faculty for Fall Classes by SUSAN PALEY, Melton School Director

The Florence Melton Adult Mini-School announced the addition the florence melton of three new faculty adult mini-school I members who will join A Project of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem our teaching team beginning next fall. In addition to return- related to medical ethics, as well as ing faculty, Drs. Joanie Latchaw and issues of justice, genetics, religion Leonard Greenspoon, Prof. Guy and medicine, feminism and health Matalon and myself, Melton wel- care and ethics instruction. When asked how she feels about comes Rabbi Debbie Stiel and Drs. Toby Schonfeld and Moshe teaching in the Melton School, Dr. Schonfeld replied, "In a time when Gershovich. Eabbi Stiel will teach the Rhythms our personal security has been chalof Jewish Living Class for new Year lenged, when authority figures trustOne students. Rabbi Stiel is a gradu- ed by society are questioned, and ate of Rice University. She was when the State of Israel is in a struggle for its very existence, the study of ordained at ethics is more important than ever Hebrew before. Union College "People want to know how to live J e w i s h and how to choose from among diffiInstitute of cult options. By studying Halacha Religion and and its application to contemporary served as a life, the Melton School enables its rabbi at students to learn how to live well in a Temple Israel world sometimes fraught with indecifrom 1994sion. This is an especially good time 2002. She has to be a part of Jewish ethics, and I not only am privileged to be a part of such a taught in the worthy enterprise," Schonfeld added. r e l i g i o u s Rabbi Debbie Stiel Dr. Gershovich, Assistant Professor school and led religious services, but acted as advisor to Temple's youth of Modern European History at the group, as well as worked with the Uni-versity f Outreach Committee, facilitated the o adult B'nai Mitzvah program and Nebraska taught life cycle adult education pro- at Omaha,. .7" grams. She will fill the newly created will teach *•—, position of Jewish Educator for the "Dramas of Jewish Community Center's Child J e w i s h Development Center, also starting L i v i n g . " This course this fall. Regarding the Melton School, Rabbi e x p l o r e s Stiel said "I am looking forward to d r a m a t i c teaching this very well-respected cur- d e v e l o p riculum; I always find it to be an m e n t s , - D r M s h e Gershovich amazing experience when I study trends and ' » with adults who want to learn events from specific periods in Jewish history which shaped and influenced Jewishly. If our shared history. love the. Dr. Gershovich earned a B.A. from way the Tel Aviv University in Middle study and! Eastern and Jewish History. He the discus-j received his Ph.D. from Harvard sions bring I University, where his scholarly conus closer to! centration was in French military one another! colonialism in Morocco. His first book, and give us] French Military Rule over Morocco: insight into Colonialism and its Consequences how to'live was published recently. our lives in a holy manPrior to coming to Omaha, Dr. ner." Dr. Toby Schonfeld Gershovich served as a visiting lecBoth Drs. Schonfeld and turer with the history faculty at the Institute of Gershovich will teach returning Massachusetts evening students for Melton Year Technology. He also spent time in Morocco as a Senior Fulbright Two. Dr. Schonfeld will teach Ethics of Scholar at the School of Humanities Jewish Living, a text based approach and Social Sciences at Al-Akhawayn to Jewish ethical foundations. Dr. University. "More than any other nation, we Schonfeld is Assistant Professor in the Department of Preventive and Jews are required, nay, forced to Societal Medicine, Section of remember our past while struggling Humanities and Law, at the with our present and attempting to University of Nebraska Medical chart our future," Dr. Gershovich Center. She graduated from the acknowledged. University of North Carolina with a "This course in Jewish history prodegree in Philosophy and Religious vides a wonderful opportunity to Studies. She received both her M.A. explore our common roots and ponder and Ph.D. from the University of questions of destiny and identity that Tennessee, where she majored in could help us define who we are and Philosophy with a concentration in where it is we are heading." Medical Ethics. "I am thrilled to lead this class and Her dissertation is titled to interact with members of the comTechnology and Tradition: Jewish munity who share my enthusiasm for Bioethics in the Age of Genetics. Her and commitment to Jewish history." research includes a variety of topics

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Can You Identify These Photos? by JEWISH PRESS News Service—— THe photos below are part of the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society's collection of unidentified memorabilia. These are just three of hundreds of such items which, according to archivist Renee Corcoran, need to be properly identified before they can be catalogued in the NJHS archives.

"We would love to have some volunteers from the Jewish community look through these photos and help us name the people and perhaps even date the photo," she explained. If you have information about these photos or want to volunteer, call NJHS at 334-6442.

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JEWISH FEDERATION OF OMAHA OFFICERS & CHAIRMEN: President....: Vice President/Israel Overseas Vice President/Secretary Treasurer Past President Foundation Chairman Budget and Allocations Chairman , Building and Grounds Chairman Marketing Committee Chairman Young Leadership Cabinet : Planning & Evaluation Chairman Jewish Press Chairman

Steve Pitlor Zoe Riekes ...Robert Lepp Steve Nogg Forrest Krutter Steve Bloch Norm Sheldon .....Sorin Juster Margo Riekes Michael Miller ...Sandy Friedman Fred Tichauer

ADUCRC OFFICERS: President .....MimiWaldbaum First Vice President Sara Juster Second Vice President.......David Gilinsky Past President... ...Arm Goldstein

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OFFICERS: President Jeff Kirshenbaum Past President Richard Jacobson

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JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OFFICERS: President ;..... Patricia Newman Vice President...... ......Justin Cooper Secretary ..........Sally Kaplan Treasurer Todd Simon Past President... Gloria Kaslow

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NEBRASKA JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY "Remembering our Rabbis, the newest exhibit sponsored by NJHS, will open on Sunday, June 23, 2 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, with a desert reception celebrating the 20th anniversary of the organization. The event will also honor cofounder Mary Fellman on her 85th birthday. The Historical Society will hold their annual meeting prior to the opening, 1 pan. in the JCC Social Hall. Y.E.S. Members will meet Monday at the JCC. Play bingo at 10:15 ajm. with Eileen Remer or exercise with Stacey Paskert at 10:30 a.m. Bring articles to share for "YES Talk" at 11 turn. Carol Gailboux from the Heartland Chapter of the American Red Cross will present "Disaster Preparedness for Seniors." For transportation call 330-4272. Call Maggie Conti for reservations at 334-6521. Reminders: June 13 is the deadline for the day trip to the Joslyn Art Museum to view "Andrew Wyeth's Helga Pictures: An Intimate Study" is on June 20. Cost is $7 per person includes transportation and admission. Deadline for Kick Off to Summer Party on June 24 is June 17; deadline for day trip to the Bluffs Run Casino on June 27 is June 20.

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VISIONS Reminders: For those members going to Brownville to see the concert "Something Wonderful-Richard Rodgers' Centennial of Songs", please meet at the JCC at 12:45 pjm Join us for Baseball and Bar-B-Q on Thursday, June 6. Dinner at the Stadium View Club at 6 p.m. Followed by the Royals vs. Salt Lake City Stingers at 7:05 p.m. For information call Harry Alloy at 697-8709. Visions board meeting is Friday June 7, 9:30 a.m. in the Blumkin Home conference room. Joslyn Art Museum docent-led tour of Andrew Wyeth's "Helga Pictures: An Intimate Study" is Tuesday, June 25. The cost is $3.50 per person and free for Joslyn members. Send reservations to Marilyn Fried, 2821 So. 76 Ave., Omaha, NE 68124. Deadline is June 14.

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Join Bob Oberman at Lunch'n Learn on Wednesday, J u n e 5, noon, in the Kripke Federation Library. Bring a sack lunch and discuss the week's Torah portion. Save the date! Rabbi Aryeh and Shari Blum will arrive in Omaha in late June. OCTL will host an Open House, Sunday, June 30, 1-4 p.m., at thenhome, 1313 No. 58 St. WALK-IN, DROP-IN For more information about OCTL programs, call For those members going on the day trip to Allan Gonsher, 330-4014. Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall and Platte River State Park on Thursday, please meet at the JCC by 9:30 a.m. For transportation, call Maggie Conti at 334-6521. YIDDISH GROUP Lomir Redn Yiddish: Let Us Speak Yiddish Conversation Group will meet Thursday, 1-3 p.m. at the JCC. Call Anne Skolkin for information at 343-1638.

The National Council of Jewish Women, Omaha Section (NCJW) will be holding their Second Annual Citywide Garage Sale on J u n e 6-8, at 2629 So. 120 St., just north of the 120th and Center Burger King (in the building formerly housing the Diamond Vogel Paint Store). The sale runs from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. The Citywide Garage Sale features indoor and outdoor furniture, electronics, housewares and clothing for all ages. All proceeds from the sale will support NCJWs community projects on behalf of women, children and families. Projects conducted throughout the year include: Dictionary Day, one day each fall when fourth grade students in low and moderate income neighborhoods receive a dictionary to use throughout the year at school and then take home for future use; and Eats for Kids, low income and special needs day centers furnished with art supplies for everyday use; additionally, NCJW members visit the centers during the year to assist with special seasonal or educational art projects. Other projects include: Mini-Grants, teachers in the various school districts are invited to submit grant requests for special projects in their classrooms; and R.A.F.T. (Resources Available for Teens), a directory of resources and social services geared toward teenagers in grades seven-12 in the metropolitan area, published every three years and distributed on an on-going basis.

Dr. Richard Shugrue, left, professor of law at Creighton University, spoke recently at a Visions luncheon. Shugrue was introduced by Harry Alloy, Visions adviser and co-chairman of the luncheon committee. Dr. Shugrue has achieved national recognition for his incisive commentary on politics and constitutional law. •<;

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Step into the unique, multifaceted Israeli kitchen and discover a style of cooking like a "giant colorful mosaic." Many of the foods are mentioned in the bible, are the foods of the land and additional Jews from many countries brought their food culture to Israel. Following the introduction is a brief history of the Jews, the laws of kashrut, the feasting and fasting of the Jewish holidays, including Mimouna, the extension of Passover celebrating "liberty, community values, hospitality, friendship and togetherness" among Turkish and Moroccan Jews...this is also a time for matchmaking, courting and looking for a future bride or groom. The recipes begin with Condiments and Spices with intriguing names, Baharat, Hawaj, Hilbeh, Hulba and Za'atar. Try this combination of flavors, ingredients and the long, slow cooking technique . CHICKENHAMIN 2- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 large onions, peeled and sliced 10 small potatoes, peeled 3 carrots, peeled 1 cup mixed lentils 1 chicken, cleaned and cut into serving pieces salt and freshly ground pepper 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 4-6 dates 2 tbsp sugar Serves 8. Preheat oven to 225°. Place oil in the bottom of a large pot, add the onions, potatoes, carrots, lentils, chicken, salt and pepper to taste, cilantro, and dates. Heat the sugar in another heavy pan until dark brown and caramelized and pour over the ingredients in the casserole. Add 6 cups water, or enough water to cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from heat, cover, and place casserole in the oven and bake for about 12 hours. After 6 hours, taste for seasonings and add more salt and pepper if desired.

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Heather Weiler, daughter of JoAnn Blatt and David Weiler, graduated magna cum laude from the University of Missouri in Columbia with a degree in biochemistry. She was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa' and was a member of Delta Gamma sorority and will attend medical school at the University of Missouri this summer.

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Israel Bonds has launched a campaign to secure $200 million in emergency funds for Israel's economy. This would be an accelerated installment of the $1.25 billion that the State of Israel has asked the Bonds organization to provide in 2002. The effort will consist of three stages: securing unpaid commitments, obtaining purchases from individuals who have not yet invested in Israel bonds this year, and encouraging 2002 purchasers to make an additional investment. The campaign will culminate on June 25 at a New York dinner featuring Jerusalem Mayor Ehud Olmert. For investment information, contact the St. Louis office of the State of Israel bonds office at 1-800989-2663 or l-314-432-li72.

The staff of the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home received special gifts from Joe Kirshenhaum, in memory of his wife Audrey, during National Friedel students received a $500 prize for Nursing Home Week. Service pins and ice cream their winning artwork in the Omaha division, sundaes were offered to the staff on Employee of a contest sponsored recently by Von Maur Recognition Day. The ..following day, the staff Stores in 17 locations. George LeMark, left enjoyed a Hawaiian picnic; pizza was a special rear, manager at the Westroads store, praised treat the next day. the Priedel canvas for its creative expression "We are most grateful to Joe for helping us to of "motherhood through children's eyes," thank our staff for providing outstanding care to Michelle Amelia Kahn, niece of Marcel and Use when he congratulated Elina Yurikov, left, the residents of the Blumkin Home," said Box Cox, Kahn, graduated magna cum laude from Tufts Arielle Levine, Rachel Reno, art teacher Julie Interim Executive Director. "The Kirshenbaum University, in Boston, MA. Phillips, and Audrey Gerber. family has been one of our strongest supporters for many years." Talya Greenspoon, daughter of Leonard and Eliska Greenspoon, has been named to the Dean's Beth El Men's Club The University of Nebraska at Omaha will list at New York University for the Fall 2001 and offer two technology workshops this summer for Spring 2002 semesters. Hosts Tailgate Party students, ages 11-14, through its College of by JEWISH PRESS News Service — Information and Technology. A hands-on Princess Diana, the Musical, written by Karen Beth El Synagogue Men's Club and HAZAK will opportunity Science to create websites and learn html, Javitch and Elaine Jabenis, will be in Omaha sponsor a "Come On Out to the Ballgame" Kosher Adventures in Cyberspace, will be held July 15-19. July 18-21. The July 20 production will be a beneGrilled Hot Dog and Hamburger tailgate party Students will learn how to work with digital sound fit for Nebraska Foundation for Visually Sunday, June 9, 11 a.m.-l p.m., at the syna- or video, and image editing for websites in Digital Handicapped Children (NFVHC). gogue. Following lunch, the group will go to Media, July 22-26. Both workshops are 9 a.m.Auditions are Sunday, June 2,1 p.m. for adults, Rosenblatt Stadium for the 1:30 p.m. game noon at the Peter Kiewit Institute on UNO's south 3 p.m. for youth age seven and up, and on Monday, between the Omaha Royals and the Salt Lake City campus. Cost is $65 per workshop; the registration June 3, 6:30 p.m. for adults. Auditions (and the Stingers. deadline is June 7. For more information, call Kay production) will be held at the Jewish Community Tickets for lunch and the game are $10.50 per Johnson, 554-3819. Center. Those trying out need to sing a song that person. Ballgame only tickets are available at $5 a shows voice range and wear comfortable shoes and person. For more information or to make reservaclothing that allow easy movement. Fred Simon has been named to the Nebraska tions, call Jim Wax, chairman of the event, at 393Cultural Endowment to assist the Nebraska For more information call Norma, 393-3893 or 4442. Humanities Council with raising $1,350,000 to Karen, 397-5619.

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One of the dominant desires OT/Y.E.S. likes to present at its weekly Monday luncheons is wisdom from the medical profession addressing us on how to stay healthy and to prolong and enjoy life. Thus, at our May 19 meeting, a former director of the Speakers Bureau of Prevent Blindness Nebraska addressed our group. Beverly Rundloff pointed out that half of all blindness can be prevented. Sight-saving tips were explained on how to protect your vision. Overall, 90% of blindness is due to accidents~and is preventable. By sheer happenstance, we were also honored by having an unannounced guest, Dr. Ron Grossman, my son, who lives in New York, but was in town visiting me. He spoke to us about one of his specialties, geriatrics. His scientific aspects mixed with a colorful array of Yiddish humor was appreciated. The Early Bird discussion class was skillfully directed by Norm Zevitz and Gerald Meyer with emphasis on the Middle East continuing crisis. We paused in reverent respect for Joe Shachman.

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Elections for Beth El Synagogue's BILU USY were held recently at the home of out-going President, Rebecca Murow. The 2002-2003 officers and board include: President, Brian Altman; Executive Vice-president, Sam Edelstein; Religion/ Education, Shayna Kurland; Social Action/Tikkun 01am Vice-president, Robert Mosenkis; Communications Vice-president, David Phillips; Membership/ Kadimah, Josh Sweet. Front left, David Phillips, Josh Sweet, Robert Mosenkis, The new board was installed at the Brian Altman, Sam Edelstein, Shayna Kurland. USY Final Banquet earlier this month at Beth El. incredible ruach—spirit. During the program, Rebecca Murow was recog"We see that spirit come alive at our regional nized with the Joe Ginsberg Mensch Award and conventions and we see how our teens bring that Shayna Kurland received the Jack Molad Ruach spirit back to our local chapter in Omaha. Beth El's Award. Both names will be inscribed on plaques USY chapter accomplished so much during this that hang permanently in the Beth El Youth past year and the friendships made will last a lifetime," Greenspoon added. Lounge. The next activity on the Beth El BILU USY agenIn her remarks to the USYers and their families at the banquet, Ellie Greenspoon, Beth El's Youth da is CMT—Candidate Membership TrainingDirector, said, "The entire Emtza USY region has scheduled for June 5 at Worlds of Fun.

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Tears of Terrorism... A Soldier's Diary by PAM WONSKY, Federation Communications Director

"The Tears of Terrorism" is a three part series that documents real-life personal accounts of Israelis and how they are affected by the wake of unrelenting terrorist attacks. These stories are glimpses into how some Israeli Jews who face extraordinary circumstances. Contributions to the Jewish Federation of Omaha's Israel Terror Relief Fund will provide aid and services to victims and survivors of terrorist attacks in Israel. But like ripples in a pond, the effects of every suicide bombing radiate from the ruins of every explosion, growing wider as it reaches further, encircling innocent people caught in a senseless chain of events. In the wake of increased terrorism, tourism to Israel has become estinct, creating another wave of victims; the thousands of people who have lost their jobs as scores of hotels, shops and restaurants are forced to close their doors. As patient loads soar, the ripples of terror are felt in the hospitals. There is not enough money to buy the latest in modern, life-saving medical equipment, and as a result, the standard of patient care begins to suffer. Schools can't afford to outfit their buses with bulletproof glass or install protective fencing around their playgrounds, leaving the children vulnerable to attacks. The ripples continue to expand across the land until every Israeli—indeed, every Jew—is touched by terrorism. The Israel Terror Relief Fund has a goal of onemillion dollars To contribute, please mail your donation to the Jewish Federation of Omaha, 333 So. 132 St., Omaha, NE 68154, or call 334-6432.

a mental note of gratitude to the driver, who keeps his radio shut and refrains from smoking in deference to my Shabbat observance. The trip continues into the night, as more recruits keep climbing on. I must admit I was pretty glum. After all, to be snatched in one fell swoop from a magical Shabbat in Kfar Chabad and transported to this interminable bus ride... At 3 a.m., in Tzafria, a young officer of the elite Egoz unit gets on the bus. I see how delighted he is to have been called, so eager to go in and hit the terrorists. In an instant my own mood changes and I, too, become filled with strength and decisiveness, recognizing that I've been given an opportunity to defend with my own body my home, my wife and children, and the whole nation of Israel.

Sunday, 18 Nissan, 4th Day of Passover, March 31, 2002 In the morning we are informed we will be positioned in Jenin, and, to that end, we're going to (Editor's note: story by Sergeant Major Rami receive some training in a military installation up Meir, as told to Menachem Brod, Translated from north. We arrive there at noon and begin our training, which, includes a series of exercises for combat the Hebrew by Yori Yanover) in urban terrain. Friday Night, 3rd day of Passover, Tuesday, 20 Nissan, 6th day of Passover, March 29, 2002 We finish our Shabbat meal and I leave to wish April 2, 2002; 7 AM. We return to base for the final preparations Mazel Tov to neighbors who are holding a shalom zachar party, celebrating the birth of their baby before embarking on Jenin. Our company commanboy. Around the table there's talk of neighbors der brings us up to date on the coming operation. There's tension in the air. I sense the need for who've already been recruited. Some friends rib me: "We thought you're a combat soldier, how come words of encouragement. I open the Chumash (Bible) and read aloud a few verses regarding the you're still here?" The truth is I wasn't expecting an Order-8 (call need to fight with determination, without fear. The for reserve duty). It's true that I belong to a reserve company commander asks me to keep it up, to lift combat infantry unit, but being older than 41, I'm up my fellow soldiers' spirits. I continue talking treated as "frozen goods." Just a few weeks ago the along the lines of Maimonidies' dictum that when unit geezers marked our antiquity, underscored by Jewish soldiers go to war, they must do so with the fact that we're done with active reserve service. absolute faith in their victory and without any fear11:30 p.m. There's a knock on the door. It's an -because of the absolute assurance from G-d that Order-8.1 try to get organized. I used to keep a knap- He goes with us. sack packed at all times precisely for this reason, but In the evening, it pours. We are a rather large now everything's scattered about the house. My wife group of religious soldiers. As the holiday (i.e., the and daughters join the effort and we collect every- seventh day of Passover) begins, we stand under a thing, item by item. At some point I wonder whether lamppost to conduct the holiday evening prayer. I should pack my tefillin (since it is Shabbat, and I The regiment's chaplain gives a motivational won't be needing them until after Passover's end, on speech, and then we make kiddush on board our the following Friday). I recall how the late Rabbi troop carrier. I've brought wine and matzahs and Meir Freiman insisted on taking along his lulav and now conduct a holiday meal of sorts. etrog for the Sukkot holiday when he was recruited We set out in a massive column, which includes on Yom Kippur. I pack my tefillin. tanks, troop carriers, heavy bulldozers and countMidnight. I climb on the bus, wave good-bye to less other vehicles. We arrive in the Jenin refugee the kids. I'm first on board, and the bus begins its camp in the morning hours. We cross the camp, lengthy route through neighboring villages. I make and everything seems quiet. Not a single shot is VOTED OMAHA'S #1 ORIENTAL RESTAURANT Omaha Magazine-2002

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fired. Things appear to be simple and easy, but we sense tension in the air, even though we're not sure why. I recall our company commander's last words: "This is no laughing matter. I've commanded many missions in my lifetime, but this is the most challenging operation I've ever run." Wednesday, 21 Nissan, 1th day of Passover, April 3, 2002 We reach the hilltop on the outskirts of our target. The company commander gives us our final instructions and the force is on its way. It's 11:30 a.m. I take advantage of a few free minutes to wrap myself in my tallit and pray the morning holiday prayer. Suddenly I hear one of the communications men yelling, "Chief is hurt!" A short while later it turns out to have been our chief, Moshe Gerstner. He was hit by a sniper directly in Ms temple. Our men risk their lives without hesitation to remove him under hellish fire and put him, critically injured, on a chopper. A disturbing pall falls on the warriors. Things get worse when two more soldiers are injured. At that moment our Number Two and his three platoon chiefs take command and lead the company in an exceptionally competent fashion, under the toughest of circumstances. I finish my prayer with a heavy heart and make kiddush. Suddenly the regiment coordinator comes to me and says the Gerstner family is asking for Moshe's belongings. I wasn't born yesterday. I understand immediately what this means. The blow is terrible for all of us, and particularly for me. But I quickly pull myself together. We are at war and you can't afford to get down at war. You must become stronger and strengthen your buddies. Before evening some 30 soldiers assemble around me. I take out what little matzah I have left, and a bottle of wine, and tell the guys it was time for the traditional "Moshiach's meal," to enhance our faith in the coming redemption. All of them respond as one: "What we need now is Moshiach." I hand out matzah and wine to everyone and we experience a kind of Hanukkah miracle—there's enough matzah and wine for 30 people.

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"Remembering Our Rabbis" Sunday, June 23 will mark the opening of the newest exhibit "Remembering Our Rabbis". At 2 p.m., the ribbon cutting ceremony will introduce one of the N.J.H.S. most ambitious projects at the Jewish Community Center. This exhibit has been funded primarily through a grant from the Gerald and Pearl Osoff Gross Endowment Fund.

Other generous donors include the Belgrade Family and Pearl Giventer. The event will coincide with the 20th anniversary of the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society, the culmination of the dream of Mary Feliman and Oliver Pollak. This is a fitting time to honor them for their efforts to present to the community a lasting gift of history and remem-

brance. Nancy Rips will be the Mistress of Ceremony and a dessert reception in the JCC Gallery will follow. In addition, in honor of her lifelong commitment to the Omaha Jewish community, N.J.H.S. is embarking upon a mission to raise funds to establish the Mary Arbitman Feliman endowment to perpetuate the preservation of Jewish Nebraska history.

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Israel Tern? Relief Campaign The Jewish Federation of Omaha is conducting an emergency Israel Terror Relief Campaign to raise $1 million for the victims of terrorism in Israel. All members of the Jewish community will be contacted; however you need not wait. Send your check now to the Jewish Federation, 333 S. 132nd Street, and mark it "Terror Relief Fund".

Get ready for The Kripke Jewish Federation Library has many options for supplying leisure-time activities for the summer. Most people already know the library has books ranging from the latest Jewish fiction to books on every aspect of Judaism imaginable. The library also carries a wide variety of compact discs, videos and talking books. If you are taking a long drive this summer, stop in the library and checkout the talking book section. Books on tape have a way of making a long trip pass more quickly. Also, be sure to drop in and see the ever-changing stock of books for sale. We have several books by local authors currently for sale including Oliver Pollack's Jewish Life in Omaha and Lincoln, Cantor Leo Fettman's Shoah, and Let's Talk about the Sabbath by Dorothy Kripke; . Come check out the Kripke Jewish F e de r a t i o n Library. ...

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Web Sites and Programs Help Israelis Hurt by Economic Crisis by RACHEL POMERANCE

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NEW YORK (JTA) - At one time, it seemed like an oxymoron to talk about an Israeli with good customer service skills. David Greenblatt hopes to change that. As CEO of Customer Service Management, a New Jersey-based customer service and telemarketing company, Greenblatt hopes to hire characteristically brash sabras in cusf-omer service centers he's opening across Israelâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and provide thousands of jobs in the process. Greenblatt's story reflects a growing trend of American Jews busying themselves with grass-roots initiatives to bolster the Israeli economy, which has been battered by the Palestinian intifada, a steep decline in tourism and the burst of the dotcom bubble.

"We want to help Israel, and we're frustrated as many Americans" are, Greenblatt said. "We can't do much to stop the tragic terrorism in Israel, but we are doing all that we can to provide support by putting jobs in Israel." Israel's unemployment is almost 10 percent, according to Zohar Peri, Israel's economic minister to North America. But he noted that unemployment already stood at 7 percent or 8 percent before the intifada began in September 2000, due to the worldwide recession and a weakened telecommunications industry. As American Jews struggle to find innovative ways to aid their embattled brethren in Israel, purchasing power and economic aid have become tangible solutions. Jane Scher was attending a Bat

Mitzvah in December when she casually told another guest that her gift for the occasion came straight from Israel. The guest grew wide-eyed as Scher explained that she shops online for Israeli products as often as possible these days. When others at their banquet table proved similarly intrigued, Scher decided to promote Web sites for Israeli products so Diaspora Jews could use their consumer dollars to help Israeli vendors. Scher tracked down a 14-year-old computer whiz at the celebration willing to create a Web site. Two months later, www.shopinisrael.com was born. At least 10 volunteers respond to hundreds of e-mails each day from people looking for certain stores or products and Israeli businesses hoping to sell their wares.

The site currently links to 150 Israeli businesses, ranging from art galleries to popular shops on BenYehuda Street to a pizza delivery service for Israeli soldiers. Another 110 businesses are waiting in the wings, with new ones joining the waiting list every day. Scher, a mother of three from San Diego who involves her kids in the project, can't estimate how many transactions she's helped arrange, but her site has had 120,000 hits in its first three months. "I had felt so helpless, and there just had to be something we could do to make the situation better in some small way for Israel and for the Israelis," Scher said. "I'm buying things that I love, and "the Israeli shopowners "are selling."

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Patron (continued) Business Printing Frederick A Mofline Cassman Centre Court Tennis Professionals Paul A Arlene Cohen Colombo Candy A Tobacco Co. Concrete Industries, Inc. Continental Fire Sprinkler Harvey A Rose Cooper Ron A Cheryl Cooper Mickey A Fran Coren Custom Woodworks Ltd. Daedalus Construction Co. Art A Betsy Davidson Deja Blue Drake-Williams Steel, Inc. Audrey Epstein Dick A Bev Fellman Floors, Inc., Omaha Jim A Jill Folsom The Fox Family Frank McGill, Inc. Barbara A Dean Frankel Amy A Evan Kleeberg Fraser Stryker Law Firm Frito-Lay Incorporated Gardenburger, Inc. Robert A Kay Gerelick Mort A Jan Glass Bob A Barbara Goodman Gordman's Gary A Sherri Green Andrew A Carole Greenberg Bucky A Caryl Gre.enbe.rg Bud A Rosalie Greenspan Paul A Joy Grossman Bruce A Margie Gutnik Herman's Nut House/Pears Coffee. Hershey Chocolate USA Johnson Hardware Company Sara Juster/Abrahams, Kaslow A Cassman Joan Kaiman Bea Karp John Kafelman Maury A Madeline Katzman Mike A Carol Katzman Parcel A Use Kahn J e f f A Sharon Kirshenbaum Kevee A Myrna Kirshenbaum Jarold A Gail Kohll Marvin A Sandra Kohll Howard A Babs Krantz Krispy Kreme Donuts Abe Kukawka Benton A Harriet Kutler Howard A Nancy Kutler Dick A Martha Lerner Michael A Cheryl Levine Rocky Lewis

Patron (continued) Bernard A Carolyn Magid Ed A Sally Malashock Larry A Diane Malashock Stanley A Barbara Malashock Dick A Joanie Martin Joe A Tina Meyers Jerry A Fran Milder Allan A Janie Murow Nabisco Biscuit Co. Nebraska Spine Center, L.L.P. Eric D. Phillips, M.D. Sherm A Jeanie Nef f Old Dutch Foods Omaha Compound Oriental Trading Company Syd A Gigi Osten Pane.ro Bread Co. Marvin A Sheila Polikov I r a A Sheila Priluck Larry A Dinah Raf ul Reliable Maintenance Services Marty A I r i s Ricks Nancy Rips Andrew A Kimberly Robinson Jonathan A Stacey Rockman Rotella's Italian Bakery Phil A Susan Rothholz Mark A Vicki Sanford Sara Lee. Bakery Group Joel A Nancy Schlessinger Jack A Lillian Schrager Ted A Sarah Seldin Bruce A Anne Shackman Larry A Sherry Shapiro Norm A Susie Sheldon Dave A Phoebe Shkolnick Lisa Shkolnick Howard A Linda Shrier Jerry A Judy Simons Kim A Jim Simon Harriet Singer Harold Siporin Steve A Nancy Skid J e f f A Leslie Slutzky Sonny Gerber Auto Sales Sherm A Harriett Sperling Charlie A Mary Ann Taylon That's Me Sports Travel Connection UMB Bank Ernie A Janet Wintroub Walgreens Ernie A Janet Wintroub Aaron A Harriet Wolf Dick A Terri Zacharia Judy Zweiback Speedy Zweiback Zep Manufacturing

To make a donation and join our team, contact J e f f Aizenberg, JCC Executive director, 334-6417, or Lisa Shkolnick, Maccabi Games Director, 334-6425. Or send a check to J e f f Aizenberg, JCC Maccabi Games Omaha, 333 S. 132 St., Omaha, NE 68154.

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