January 24, 2003

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No. 21

Omaha, NE

21 Shevat 5763

January 24,2003

CELEBRATING 82 YEARS OF SERVICE TO NEBRASKA AND WESTERN IOWA

Report: If "Jewish5 Secyrlty Is Used, Muslims Couicl Bomb 2004 Olympics by JEAN COHEN

Judy Gotsdiner's ideals Live by CLAUDIA SHERMAN

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ATHENS (JTA)--Islamic extremist groups reportedly have threatened to bomb the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens if security is assigned to a consortium that includes Israeli companies. In addition, Arab nations are threatening to boycott the •Olympics if the SAIC Team gets the security contract for the Games, according to the Greek newspaper Avriani. According to Avriani, a classified report from Greece's government security service mentions that the possibility of using a "Jewish company" for security at the Games "will blow the Olympics into the air." The so-called "Jewish company"--the SAIC Team —actually is a U.S. consortium that includes two Israeli companies and several Greek companies. The report says that some SAIC Team employees come from the Israeli secret services. The report also notes the possibility of attacks before the Games, as Muslim groups reportedly have threatened a bombing blitz if a Jewish company receives the Olympic security contract. Greece also is reportedly concerned that one of the Israeli companies on the team has signed a cooperation agreement with Turkey, Greece's longtime rival. Greece's Ministry of National Defense noted that national security could be compromised if the Israeli company gains access to classified information. For this reason, the Israeli company's insignia has been dropped from a recent SAIC Team advertising campaign.

Gary Gotsdiner met Judyj ;i:urze on March % 2002. But Zaiman in 1976 when they were j ; v"o days later, she had another both in law school at the,' .] =pvere hemorrhage and died on University of Nebraska in • j March 7. She was 49-years-oId. Lincoln (UNL). Born and raised i t !•! addition to her husband and in Omaha, Gotsdiner attended, i ch:ldren, Judy is survived by Denver University and is now • her mother, Toshiko Zaimau, 1 an attorney with the Omaha did brother. Bob Zaiman. an firm of McGill Gotsdiner; i Orraha dentist. Judy's father, Workman and Lepp. jG?-y Zaiman, died in Xi rember 2002. Zaiman also grew up in • j "She was very proud of being Omaha and completed her j an attorney but that was heaviundergraduate studies at ! > balanced with volunteer UNL. Meeting her certainly v crk,~ Gary Gotsdiner said. "made law school a pleasant experience," Gotsdiner recalled. Judy was appointed to the The two married on Sept. 17, lr\ Nf-braska Equal Opportunity 1978, at a small family ceremo- ~ Commission by Governor Ben ny in Omaha. kelson in 1997. She reviewed After she graduated, Judy and rendered decisions regardJudy Gotsdiner Gotsdiner worked at Omaha ing cases of alleged discriminaNational Bank until 1983 when she moved to a sub- tion throughout Nebraska. She was also a volunteer sidiary of the bank that specialized in real estate with the Omaha YWCA, served as its President, and finance. In 1988, she began a career with Mutual of was elected to the YWCA of the USA Board in 1996. Omaha. By 2000, she was First Vice-president, In addition, Judy Gotsdiner served on the boards counsel, and assistant secretary with the Mutual of of the National Conference for Community and Omaha Companies. Her responsibilities included Justice CNCCJ), the Omaha Children's Museum, providing legal counsel to the companies' invest- and United Way of the Midlands. She participated ment division. in the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce Life also centered around Judy's and Gary's Leadership Omaha program. Of Japanese descent, Judy was honored as the daughters: Katie who is now 15 and Jessie, 12. "Things were always busy," Gary mentioned. "We Outstanding Asian Woman of the Year by the Nebraska Women of Color Conference and was had a wonderful time together. We laughed a lot." But in October 2001, Judy suffered a severe brain selected as one of the eight ^Worsen of Vision" by hemorrhage. After three weeks in intensive care the YWCA in 2000. (Continued on page 7) and months of rehabilitation, she was able to return

Lieberman: A Jewish Candidate or Just a Candidate Who is Jewish? by MATTHEW E. BERGER — •

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STAMFORD, CT, (JTA)-When he ran for class president of Stamford High School in 1960, Sen. Joe Lieberman (D-CT) says he faced no bigotry because he was Jewish. Now, as a candidate for president of the United States, he's hoping for the same treatment and the same victory—from a national audience. Lieberman officially entered the race for the presidency Monday, announcing that he was filing papers to seek the Democratic nomination hi 2004. Lieberman enters a strong field that includes two fellow senators-with the possibility of a third enterhag soon—a former Democratic leader in the House, a liberal Northeast governor and a civil rights activist. Lieberman is one of the first Jewish candidates in U.S. history to seek the White House-and the only one who is considered to have a real shot. Among American Jews, he has almost an angelic status, considered a ground breaker for others to follow. But he has also been a controversial figure at times, taking stands that buck the views of the majority of American Jews and liberals, and consistently evoking faith in his campaigns. While many in the Jewish community say Lieberman's candidacy represents an important achievement for Jews in the United States, there is confusion over exactly how to view him. Is he the Jewish candidate or just another political candidate who happens to be Jewish? And will Jews see it differently than the rest of the American population? At bis news conference on Jan.. 13, Lieberman held

Defamation League, said he does not think himself up as the man for all Americans. 'Tin running because of the ideas I have for our Lieberman will be seen as a Jewish candidate the nation's future and how to make it better," he said way the Rev. Al Sharpton, who also intends to run, at his high school alma mater. will be seen as an African American candidate. "I'm not running on my faith," Lieberman said. T think outside the Jewish community, the only "But the fact is my faith is at the center of who I am ones who will look at him as a Jewish candidate are and I'm not going to conceal that." the bigots and the anti-Semites, who are a minoriAbraham Foxman, national director of the Anti- ty," Foxman said. Foxman chastised Lieberman when he ran as the Democratic nominee for vice president in 2000 for often referring to faith and God in his speeches and for advocating a greater role for faith in American life. But, Lieberman indicated that his style of campaigning would continue through 2004. Lieberman said he would not hesitate to invoke faith and God's name, when it comes naturally, while on the campaign trail. He cited the Declaration of Independence as the source that American political power comes from the creator. "I think if the spirit moves me on occasion to say a word or two of faith, I think it's a very American thing to do," Lieberman said to a strong round of applause. (Continued on page 8)

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Sen. Joseph Lieberman announced his intent to seek the nomination for U.S. President. Photo by Robert A. Cumins.

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A Gentleman Chieftain of the Desert by RABBI MYER S. KRIPKE

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WEDNESDAY JANUARY 29 Melton Adult Mini School, 11 a.m. Friedel Jewish Academy Book Bunch, 11:30 a.m. NCJW Book Club, 7 p.m. c Federation Planning & Evaluation •- Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.

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(Editor's note: Rabbi Kripke is back, once again writing Sparks of the Word. His new insights into the weekly Torah portion will appear weekly through Feb. 21 and then every other week until the end of 2003. Guest rabbis and their spouses will be writing for this column as well,) P a r a s h a t Yitro It would be fascinating to know what rituals and ceremonies, on the one hand, and what beliefs and dogmas, on the other hand, were the salient features of the religion of the Midianites, whose priest was Jeihro, the father-in-law of Moses. Alas, we don't know. We do know that Yitro-Jethro, who is called by other names also in our text, was a practical man. He it was who counseled Moses on the administration of law and justice. Moses was, by self-appointment, the only member of the judiciary for all of the children of Israel. Functioning as such, Moses was exhausted by the volume of the work and the burdens of long hours. Jetbro, witnessing all this gave Moses practical and useful advice. Delegate, delegate, delegate! He told Moses how to appoint officials to head groups of thousands, hundreds, fifties, tens. Thus, only matters of extreme difficulty or extreme importance would be brought to Moses. When the system was put into operation, Jethro saw his advice now institutionalized, and now pleased, Jethro left for home. We must now leave the subject without noting Jcthro's job analysis or the men to whom Moses delegated power and responsibility. Jethro's few words describing the qualifications of these assistants to Moses, add to our admiration of the man: "Seek out," he told Moses, "capable men who fear God, trustworthy men who will take no bribes." The requirements are few, but they are all-embracing. They must be capable. They must disdain any offer of bribes. And Jethro, the pagan Jethro, adds they must be God-fearing. "God-fearing," to pagans and Jews alike means men who are revolted by sinfulness, hatred and unjust discrimination. This desert chieftain and priest was a man of parts and a keen observer of human strengths and human foibles. "God-fearing" meant the establishment of a good society, looking to stability and sensitivity, to strength and probity together...Moses' wife came of good stock. We are left unhappy, however. For Jethro the Midianite was unlike the Midianites of a generation later. They attacked Israel both physically and morally. It took all that the Israelites had of military strength and moral righteousness to prevail. Jethro had not been able to find successors of the land he had described to Moses. Midian had to ask, Milton, thou shouldst be living at this hour! Nor may we leave the Sidra without noting that it includes also the Ten Words, which are called the Ten Commandments. To comment on these requires more space than we have. God-willing, we will take up these Ten Words next year.

JUSTIN It. STERN Justin (Jim) R, Stern died Jan. 19. Stern was a longtime employee of the Nebraska Furniture Mart. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Lois Stern; nephew and his wife, Adam and Polly Stern; niece and her husband, Susan Stern-Kohll and Alan Kohll. Memorials to charity of choice. HELEN FRIEDMAN Helen Friedman died in Pompano Beach, FL at the age of 99. Burial took place Jan. 23 in Trenton, NJ, her original home. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Gary Goldstein of Omaha; Joan and Donald Green, San Francisco, CA; grandchildren, Todd Simon, Omaha; Joanna Simon, Boulder, CO; Mark Green, San Francisco; Eric Green, Jerusalem, Israel and four great-grandchildren. Memorials to the Braille Society, National Federation of the Blind or to charity of choice. MELBA E. MEYER Melba Meyer died Jan. 20 at the age of 87. Memorial services are being hold today, Jan. 24, She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Leland Meyer, and a son, Timothy Lee Meyer. She is survived by a daughter, Susan Frodricks of Omaha, daughter-in-law, Kathy Santone of Nazareth, PA, and five grandchildrtm, Jason Fredricks of Lincoln, NE., Aaron Fredricks and Timothy Fredricks, both of Omaha, Brigitte Moyur and Brendan Meyer of South Bend, IN. Memorials to Hope Medical Outreach Coalition, 2566 St. Mary's Ave., Omaha, NE 68105.

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The Nebraska Jewish historical Society is looking for photographs from the old 'J.1 Omahuns recall playing basketball in the gym (when the ball often round up on the track above, which circled the gym) or hanging out after Central High let out for the afternoon, or meeting on various projects in the office of the late Paul Veret. Please look through your albums for photos of banquets, sporting events, stage night productions, meetings and the like. The photos can either bo donated to the permanent collection of the NJHS or scanned in their office so you can keep the original. Please bring any photos to the NJHS office at the JCC, 333 So. 132 St., or call 334-6441 or 334-6442 for more information. Don't forget to include the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home in your hunt for photos. Executive Director Michael Silverman is looking for photos to enlarge and hang in the Home. If you have original •photos of landscapes, wildlife, scenes from Israel or other places of Jewish interest, call him at 334-6512. Silverman hopes the rotating display of photos will not only spark the imaginations and .memories of the Home's residents but will also bring visitors to see the exhibit.

Kripke Federation Library Showcases "Book Swap" Selections

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For the next several weeks, the Kripke Library will highlight favorite books from the 2003 Women's Campaign "Book Swap" House Party. The Book Swap, one of four House Parties sponsored by the 2003 Jewish Federation of Omaha's Women's Campaign, is in its second year. More than 75 women attended the Book Swap in November and shared their favorite Jewish books. Their recommendations run the gamut from fiction to non-fiction; from inspirational to controversial. The books, along with the participant's name and personal recommendation, are available for check out from the Kripke Library. Book Swap participants are encouraged to wend or email their book titles and recommendations for the "Selections from, the Book Swap" display to Harris Finkelste-in, Library Director at jewishlibrary@jewishomaha.org.

J e a n Ann Krupinsky, left, Jill Bdhmont, Gloria Kaslow and Kripke Library Director H u m s Finkelstein discuss their favorite books a t the 2003 Book Swap Houso Party for the Federation's Women's Campaign,

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FRIDAY: Men's Club, 11:45 a.ra. All male memOffice hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 bers of Temple Israel are invited to a weekly infor- a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Services mal get together at Spirit World, 7517 Pacific St. conducted by Rabbi Howard Kutner. Join us for some relaxation and great conversation; FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat, 5:15 p.m.; The West Shabbat Service, 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Craig Marantz Minyan is at the home of Dennis and Susan Pal*** and Cantor Wendy Shermet will officiate. Rabbi at 5:15 p.m. Marantz will give the sermon. The Oneg will be SATURDAY; Morning Services, 8:45 a.m. Free sponsored by Julie and David Herzog, Buddy babysitting begins at 10 a,m.; Junior Congregation, Herzog and Amy Ardell, and Barbara Mueting in 10:30 a.m., Kidduah is sponsored by Sisterhood. honor of Pearl Herzog's 90th birthday. Minolta, 5:05 p.m., followed by Shalosh Suedot and SATURDAY: Bagels and Sacred Books, 9:30 Ma'ariv; Havdalah, 6:15 p.m. a.ra., in the Milder Center. Please join us as we conSUNDAY: Services, 9 a.m, and 5:15 p.m. tinue study of Traditional Prayers, Modern WEEKDAYS: Services, 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m Commentaries: The Ainidah; Morning service, 10:80 MONDAY; Rabbi Kutner's Talmud Class , 7 p.m. a.m. WEDNESDAY: Taharat HaMishpacha-Family SITTER SERVICE Purity," 7:30 p.m; a new class with Rabbi Kutner Sitter Service is available each Friday evening at reviewing the laws and customs of the use of the the 7:30 service, Saturday mornings when there is mikvah. a bar or bat mitzvah, as well as Sunday mornings when there iH religious school. Charge is $2 per CHABAD HOUSE family. Please make reservations with the office. An Affiliate nl the Worldwide ChiiUiul-Lubuvitch Movement SHABBAT SERVICES 101: 186(8 So. 120th St., Omaha, NE (J8M1-1 (540 A Back-to-Basies Tour of the Sanctuary Phono: 8J1O-180.0' E-MAlL-.<:halnid®'aoi.com This Sunday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m. A groat oppotuWEBSITE: www.nobraskajudaisin.com nity to tour Temple's santuary, with empahms on its Services conducted by Rabbi Mendel Katzman. design, history and the spiritual observances of its Monday-Friday, services at 7 a.m. services. This program is sponsored by Temple SATURDAY: Morning Service, 9:80 a,m», folIsrael Outreach and is opentothe community, lowed by a Kidduah luncheon. ADULT EDUCATION SUNDAY: Morning Service, 8s80 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29: The Jews of Spain: History ..••••• ADULT EDUCATION .• and Culture, 6;45-8:15 p.m.' -with Prof, Guy TOESDAYJ Parshas EaShavuah (weekly Torah Matalon..' portion), 7-8:80 p.m., led by rabbinic student Thursday, Jan, 80J Beyond Basic Hebrew, 9J18- Mendel HeeM. 10 a..m<; Adult Study with Cantor Shermefc, 10To register for any class, ploane call Jennifer at 11:30 a.m. 330-1800, or e-mail chabadoffiee@aol,comROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME SATURDAY: 9 a.m., services, conducted by members of the Beyt Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation, are open to the community.

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Services conducted by Rabbi Stanley M, Rosenbaum. Minyan, Monday & Thursday, 7:15 aan. FRIDAY: Services, 8 p.m. SATURDAY: Morning service, 9:80 a.m., Junior Congregation, 11 a.m. SUNDAY: Pirke Avot, 10 a.m. MONDAY: Hrrah Study, 7:80 p.m. MEN'S GROUP Meets at The, Knolls every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m.

In celebration of Tu B'Shevat, the JCC Junior Maccabi Team, including Audrey Gerber, left, FRIDAY: Shabbat service, (> p.m. Ben Boomer Dylan Wertheim, Seth Fox, JCC Program will chanl the V'ahavtii and. T'filah; Mark MilUsr Associate Dena Yosfan, and Shir Palmon, painted flowerpots and made flower pens durwill play the piano. Potluck will follow services. SATURDAY: Mwninu Service, 9:30 a.m., Torah ing Hangtime. Junior Maceabi is a youth group for Jewish JCC Members in grades 5-7. Study, 10:30 a.m. SUNDAY; Hebrew Se.lwol, 9 a.m.; Rdigiaua Activities include Hangtune, held in the Leon School, 10 a.m.; MctfiUah relwarsate (kidfO, nooix; Folhnan Teen Lounge, Wednesdays, 3:30-8:30 Tbp photo: Chani Katzman displays an edible Annual Meeting, i p.m.; (lun Sirne.hu, 10 a.m.- p.m., and various monthly programs. Upcoming programs include a UNO Mavericks bouquet for Tu B'Shevat, created during the noon at Tifereth, Hockey game on Feb. 1, Nickel-A-Play on Feb. recent Women's Chodesh Group at the MONDAY: Uebrav, 1 p.m. ul Temple TUESDAY: AHuhrut with Rabbi Mildor, 7 p.m. 15, and Bring-A-Friond llangtimc on Feb. 19. Chab&d House; bottom photo: Ghana Kutner, THURSDAY: Ii'nai Mitzvak etatts, 4 p.m.; For more information about Jr. Maccabi, left, &nd Yossi Katzman display-the challah please call Dena Yosfan at 334-6403, Megilluh rehearsals (adults), 7 p.m. .they baked during Gan Israel Winter Camp.

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More Good News from the Jewish Press The Jewish Press has made it a policy to reach out to Jewish organizations, the Centers of Excellence and our synagogues. Our goal is to help these institutions get their messages out through the vehicle of this newspaper, enhance their public relations, and advocate for themselves and their missions. To that end, the Press staff and committee have made a point of working with other organizations prior to major events-like the JCC Maccabi Games, for example-Tand offering our services to interview out of town scholars-in-residence or performers. We promise to continue these services and again offer to meet with the staff or lay people responsible for this aspect of their organization in order to create a p.r. plan, schedule stories and ads, and answer any questions about how the Jewish Press can help. In the past, we've offered a one-hour public relations workshop, entitled "Got News? How to Get Your News into the Jewish Press!" If there's enough demand—from the youth groups, synagogues, Jewish organizations or agencies, the staff and several •committee, members of the Press would be happy to schedule another one. You need only to call the Press— 334-6448--and let us know you're

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OUR MAN IN ISRAEL by CARL ALPERT — — . . ' / > '..'', Haifa—If you have not visited Israel in recent weeks qr months take a look at some of.the comments from tourists who have just returned from there. If there is a degree of duplication it only serves to confirm these observations culled from various sources. "It was a great trip in every way. I felt secure, not threatened. The hotel accommodations and food were superb. Despite the long airplane trip this is a voyage I would recommend that all Jews participate in as it will provide a personalized feel for Israel and the present situation..,," "We were amazed to see how life goes on despite the uncertainty that has become part of daily life.,,." "The trip to Israel filled a void in my heart that I felt ever since the outbreak of violence in September of 2000. Walking along the ancient streets and seeing the faces of* so many gracious people restored in me a sense of hope and joy for the land of my ancestors...," , "All the nervousness we had felt at the outset was banished when we were accosted in the street, again and again, by native Israelis who, recognizing that we were tourists, expressed their gratitude to us for coming. They said it reassured them that they were not alone, that they had not been forgotten by mish-

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the trip was most heartfelt with the words of our tour bus driver, Yaacov, who simply said, 'we really need you,' By the end of the trip I felt wo needed them,.,." "We got a new understanding of the security situation—to see how close Jerusalem's Gilo is to Beit Jallah, how close Arab cities like Kalkilia and Jenin are to Jewish population centers...." "All those souvenirs we brought home are in our minds associated with the events that took place while we were there. Each one has a special meaning and value beyond its intrinsic cost...." "I hate to say it, but because of the lack of tourists there were plenty of hotel rooms available and ample seating in the best restaurants. The tourist guides were unhurried and anxious to please. I must say that on the whole the Israelis were much more polite than I remember them from previous trips.,,," "We felt gratified by the thanks we heard from just about everyone we met-thanking us for coming to Israel..." "Now that we're back home, wes read the daily news reports with a different perception. Everything has taken on a new, deeper meaning..." "You haven't been to Israel lately? My, what you have missed!"

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January 24, 2003 Jewish Press, Omaha, NE

by FLORENCIAARBISER

American Jewish Officials Seek Solutions for Argentine Community

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BUENOS AIRES (JTA)--When the weather gets hot and sticky in Argentina, locals take refuge in malls, gas station, shops or just about any place with air conditioning". But on Tuesday, which was one of the hottest days of the year at a humid 95", a group of U.S. Jewish officials pressed ahead with their -mission to get a firsthand glimpse of Jewish social service projects. The small delegation visited summer camps, welfare and job centers, and met with social workers and beneficiaries of programs sponsored by the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. The group included Steven Schwager, the JDC's Executive Vicepresident, and federation representatives from Cleveland and New Jersey. They came to see how a $15.5 million budget, nearly double last year's amount, will be invested to help Argentina's 200,000-strong Jewish community through the country's economic crisis. The money mainly will go for education and welfare, but some will be spent on housing, mergers of Jewish institutions and community-wide holiday eolobratiimH. A computer program developed by JDC helps track each of the 34,000 Argentine Jews who havt* received help from the American Jtnvish community. That should ensure that "then; is no duplication of services," said Max Kloinman, Executive Victs-ptusidimt of the federation in Metro West, NJ, and

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a member of the delegation. Kloinman was struck by the pride of the mainly middle-class community, including four social workers the group met. "In addition to the work they do, they support their own extended families," where relatives have lost jobs, Kleinman said. American Jews know that, but for a few twists of , fate, they could be in the same p r ed i c a tnont. Most Argentine Jews are d es ce n de d f r o m E u ro p e an immigrants; often, one member of a family went to the United States, one to South America. "Some boats turned left, some boats turned right," Sehwager said, Arioh Abir, the Jewish Agency for Israel's Latin America Director, announced that the agency will continue providing special he-nenis for Argentine Jews who make aliyah in 2008. Some 6,500 Argentine Jews moved to Israel last year. The; numbers arc expected to hold steady in 2003, .said Abir, who macks aliyah from Argentina 40 yeans ago. Tin: immigrants currently receive Home $10,000 per family to ease their absorption, along with an extra budget for housing. At this end of February,

additional "aid—such as help with school fees and for finding jobs-will be discussed, Abir said. One JDC focus this year will be consolidating Argentine Jewish institutions and strengthening surviving ones, Schwager said. Education is also a concern. After December 2001, when the Argentine economy collapsed, Jewish e d u cat i o n was taken care of by a c o a 1i t i o n that included the AMI A J o wi sh Community Center, JDC and the Jewish Agency. Keren Hayesod, the World Jewish Congress and Edgar Bronfman give their support through these institutions. "Wo need to think centralizing," Biltia Nomirovsky, (ii'ur-rnl Director of, AMIA's Central Council of Jewish Kducutfon in Argentina, told JTA. According to Nemirovsky, three Jewish -schools cloned during 2002, and overall the Jewish school system lost 8% of enrollment. Still, almost 17,000 kitlH re-main in Argentine Jewish schools. Of thoso, "almost f>0 percent have some kind of scholarship," Nomirovsky said. The coalition in helping schools to stay open, she noted, hut "(hi* funds

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few twists of fate, they could he in the same predicament

aren't endless." Sehwager said that the groups were "continuing to put band-aids on the problems," but he noted, "we need to find the right balance between helping and making independent institutions." Some 4,000 .students attend ORT high schools in Argentina, according to Baruj Zaidenknop, General Director of ORT in Argentina. Only 30 percent of the children pay the full monthly fee of about $115, he said; the rest receive some kind of scholarship, Some- 200 ORT students get lunch through a JDG program called Meitiv, and 20 get some sort of help through an American program called Guesher, which offers family-to-family support. The schools and other institutions were poorly run before the crisis, Zaidenknop says. "Tho crisis just made it worse. But the communal institutions in general were used to living off subsidies," ho said. "And it's not: just a matter of merging two weak schools together. Two poor people do not make a rich one." .Schools don't need to be lucrative, but they do need to sustain themselves, Zaidenknop said. Toward that end, the Jewish educa(ionnl coalition is trying to think beyond the curreul crisis and plan for the community's long*term viability. One step is the minium of two new kindergartens in areas where Jews have moved in recent years. That will allow tin* youngest Jews to have Jewish education.

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OMAHA CENTER FOR TORAH LEARNING Rabbi Aryeh Blum will be out of town attending the 15th annual Association for Jewish Outreach Programs (AJOP) International Convention in Baltimore, MD. Rabbi Blum will return in time for the weekly discussion of the Torah portion at Lunch 'n Learn, Wednesday, Jan. 29, noon, at the Kripke Jewish Federation Library. The Wednesday Teen Class meets at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Brooke Shrago, 805 So. 120 Ave. and the Women's WALK-IN, DROP IN For those members going to the Bluffs Run Casino Class is 7:30 p.m.--the topic is Jewish Parenting-at on Wednesday, please meet at the JCC by 8:45 the OCTL House. For more information about OCTL or to schedule a.m. For transportation, call Maggie Conti, 334one-on-one or small group learning, call Eabbi Blum 6521. at 320-8055. LOMIR REDN YIDDISH The Yiddish Conversation Group will meet Thursday, 1-3 p.m. at the JCC. Call Anne Skolkin for information at 343-1638. Steve and Tippi Denenberg announce the Jan. 4 birth of their son, Daniel Oscar. B'NAI B'RITH BREADBREAEERS Michael Silverman, Executive Director of Jewish Grandparents are Bernard and Carolyn Magid Senior Services will speak Wednesday, Jan. 29, and Eunice and Norman Denenberg, alt of Omaha. noon, at the Park Inn Regency, according to Gary Javitch. Silverman will discuss the future of the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home and JSS. Cost is $9 for lunch and $2 for beverage service only. Breadbreakers is open to the community. Dr. Ed Malashock was named one of three Distinguished Alumni by the University of Nebraska Medical Center. A pioneer in thefieldof urologic surgery, Dr..Malashock is a founding memOmahan Visits AM IT ber of the state's Urological Association and the. lead Schools in Israel urological surgeon on the Clarkson Hospital team by ADINA SHUDOFSKY — — which performed the first two kidney transplants in Nebraska in 1965. A graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Dr. Malashock earned his medical degree from UNMC in 1946, as part of an accelerated program during World War II. Following an internship in St. Louis,' he served as captain in the U.S. Army and chief of the gerito-urinary surgical section at the 10th ©eneral Hospital in Manila, He returned to the Jewish Hospital in St. Louis for his residency and then worked as a .urology resident at Eetli Israel Medical Center in NY. In 1953, Dr. Malashock returned to Omaha and joined the private practice of Drs. Edwin Davis and Leroy Lee. He also became a UNMC faculty member and continued in both until his retirement in 1989. He still serves as professor emeritus. Dr. Jeanette Nadoff (second from left) recently Malashock served as President of both the Clarkson toured the AMIT Kfar Blait Youth Village i n Hospital and the Metropolitan Omaha Medical Petach Tikvah, Israel, after a visit to the AMIT Society. ' Beit Hayeled Childhaven in Gilo (a Jerusalem Dr. Malashock has also served on the boards of the neighborhood) and the AMIT Religious local chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and the Vocational Technological High School i n state board of CHAD. In 1999, he and his wife, Kiryat Menachem. Sally, endowed the first chair in urologic surgery at AMIT was founded in 1925 in Cleveland, OH, as UNMC, in honor of their two sons, Mark and James, the Mizrachi Women's Organization of America, both UNMC graduates, and their daughter, Janice with the purpose of educating youngsters in the Egermayer. Land of Israel to become self-supporting members of society. AMIT (the name stands for "AM"ericans Allan Gonsher, CMSW, LCSW and President of for T'srael and "T"orah) now runs a network Kids, Inc., recently throughout Israel of 53 educational institutions and returned from the sixth programs, recognized since 1981 as the premier annual international netnetwork for religious, secondary, technological edu- work of Orthodox Mental cation. Health professionals conThe Kfar Blatt Youth Village is a campus of fam- fer en ce--NE FES H-- in ily-style surrogate apartments and a high school. Norfolk, VA, His presentaThere are 11 surrogate family units of high school tion of "Integrating Play age students, 196 youngsters (70 are Ethiopian) liv- Therapy Techniques into ing in group homes with a married couple as surro- Therapeutic Work with gate parents. Children" was the first The students are divided by gender (boys in sepa- such program in the historate houses from girls), and each surrogate couple ry of the conference. Rabbi has 16 to 18 boys or girls who are all in the same Dr. Avraham Twerski, Rav Dovid Cohen and Dr. grade, so the kids remain in the same group Norman Blumenthal were among the other presenthrough their four years in high, school. This gives ters. the kids stability and continuity, which they were "Clinician, Heal Thyself: Revitalizing Skills and sorely missing in their biological homes, which Spirituality for the Practicing Psychotherapist" was were of broken or dysfunctional families. attended by more than 350 participants. Gonsher Kids living in AMIT youth villages have been has also been invited to present this topic in other placed there by the Israeli government Ministry for regions in the Midwest and in New York. Social Welfare because their biological homes were not providing a healthy environment. In addition The YWCA is seeking nominations for its annual to students who live on the AMIT campus in Petach tribute to Women of Vision award; the due date is Tikvah, there are another 60-70 high school stu- Friday, Feb. 14. The categories are arts/humanities, dents attending school there who come from Petach business/entrepreneur, communications, education, Tikvah and Live at home. This is a normal Israeli human services/community advocate, and profesreligious co-ed high school, not a school for kids who sions. A form is available at YWCA'st website: particularly have academic problems. www.ywcaomaha.org. • •

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Friede! Week5 to Introduce FJA's New Principal

by DIANE AXLER B A U M — "Visit Friedel Week" will give parents administrator, she received wide recogof prospective students a chance to nition. Among her awards and honors, schedule individual tours of the she was recipient of the UNO Academy during morning hours, Feb. Distinguished Alumni Award in educa10-13. Visitors will observe classes and tion in 1997. She was named Nebraska become acquainted with students, par- Assistant Principal of the Year in 1996, ents, and faculty. In the spotlight will be and was tapped for the GI Forum's Cookie Katskee, lured out of retirement Excellence in Education Award in 1994. to become FJA's new principal. Katskee, who holds Masters Degrees in both special education and educational Katskee's long career with the Omaha Public Schools came to a close in 2000. administration, has been a frequent She was Assistant Principal at Bryan presenter at national meetings and has Middle School and President of the served on teams of educators responsiNebraska State Association of Secondary ble for evaluating schools in the north central U.S. School Principals when she retired. During 37 years as a teacher and She and her husband, Roy, have

been married for 34 years. They have two adult children, Scott and Kari. Katskee said FriedeFs "fabulous facility" and the "passion for education" she observed at the school were key factors in her decision to take the principal's position. She especially looks forward to being part of the Academy's new directions, marked by increased "collaboration and team teaching between the secular and Judaic faculties," Julie Phillips of FriedePs Parent Teacher Organization is coordinating ."Visit Friedel Week." She expects most visitors to be parents of children eligi-

ble for kindergarten in the next school year, but also emphasized, "We extend a warm invitation to parents of older children, and to other interested members of the community." Refreshments will be available. Preschoolers who accompany their parents during the open house will be welcomed into the kindergarten classroom. Diana Zeman is the kindergarten general studies teacher. Elinor Matalon and Barbara Zacharia teach kindergartners Hebrew and Judaic Studies. To schedule a visit, please call the Academy during school hours, 3340517, or call Julie Phillips, at 397-5827,

married 55 years. They raised four children: Karen Schanfield, a Sfc. Paul, MN, attorney; Gary, an attorney for 24 years; Steve, a certified pubic accountant who lives in Denver, CO; and Lynne EttvSterday, who lives in Omaha and worked in rehabilitation counseling. Yalo Gotsdinor has served a.s President of the Intorf'aith Council in Lincoln ami is still active on tlus board, Ho is a Khrinor, and ho and his wii'i: aro monibcuvs of Tifuroth Israel, Lincoln, whoro they have livod for 30 yuan*. Both lreno and Yalo onjoy boing with thoir tux grandchildren. In tribute! to Judy, Vhlo Gotsdinor described her as "an extraordinary person, She was a total bundlo of virtues." Gary waid ho respects hia parents' "moral and ethical values, the commitment to their children and grandchildren, lending a quality lifts, and thoir eonaisUmt sound judgment. I

have tremendous respect for the way my Dad and Stuart ran their business and the way they treated employees even before laws were made to mandate fair treatment" •: Gary credits his parents for giving him "a lot of strength to deal with the challenges of getting through this year." In addition to the endowment fund he net uj) with the Jewish Federation Foundation, Gary contributed to the education fund of the Japanese American Citizens League; HOLT, an international children's service organization; NCCJ; and the Wostside Community Schools Foundation. "I think it's appropriate that Judy bo remembered for tho ideals in which aho so vigorously believed,...education, achievement, equality, and love of family," arm! Gary. "She lived her ideals ovory day of her life."

Gotsdiner's ideals (Continued from page 1) »•-..—-• ,„„ As busy as life had been, Gary said he knew it was about to get even busier raising his daughters without Judy, "Family and friends have been extraordinarily helpful," he acknowledged, in helping him maintain some of Katie's and Jessie's normal routine. "I also wanted to make Home contributions in Judy's honor-to something that was important to' her," he explained. "1 thought of setting up a private foundation. But since it was quite clear that, lifts was going to be very busy, I needed to streamline," In honor of Judy and also in tribute to Yale and Irene Gotsdiner, Gary's parents, he set up an endowment fund with the Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation. The Gotsdiner Family Endowment Fund will be used to increase the general unrestricted funds available to the ' Jewish Federation for Judaic and charitable

purposes and responsibilities with regard to the Jewish community. Gary said he chose the Foundation, one of five beneficiaries, "because my parents have been strong supporters of the Omaha and Lincoln Jewish Federations." Yale Gotsdiner grew up in Council Bluffs, IA, After graduating from UNL, he volunteered for "a stint in the United States Army." After that, Gottidinor and his part nor, Stuart Muskin, purchased a children's retail store, eventually calling it. 'Youngtown' and selling everything for babies and children including furniture, toys, and clothing in four locations in Omaha and Lincoln. Irene Gotsdiner, originally from Atlanta, GA, earned a master's degree at the UNO in sociology and then worked for the juvenile detention center in Omaha. She and Yalo have been

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January 24, 2003

Lieberman's Mom Kveils

Jewish Candidate

by MATTHEW E. BERGER

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"STAMFORD, CT (JTA)--Sitting on the stage as her son announces his candidacy for president, And Lieberman set that tone in his announcement Marcia Lieberman grasps her grandson's hand and speech. begins to cry. •"Every day along the way I will feel blessed by God "It's beyond what any mom would ever dream," to live in a land where our dreams can come true," she says later in the day. Lieberman said, flanked by his family and classThe mother of Sen. Joseph Lieberman (D-CT) mates from the school. "And everyday I will rememopened her home that day to her son, family, ber what President Kennedy told my generation, friends, a slew of campaign operatives and the which is that here on earth, God's work must truly national media. As the senator tackles tough quesbe our own." tions in the living room of the small, two-story A senator from Connecticut since 1989, Lieberman house here where he grew up, Marcia Lieberman became a household name just over two years ago Marcia and Henry Lieberman with their chil- sets out plates of cookies and bowls of fruit for her when he was chosen as the Democratic Vice-presi- dren: Rietta, Ellen and Joe. Photo courtesy Marciaguests. And like a good Jewish grandmother, there dential nominee to run with then-Vice President Al LiebemianlConnecticut Jewish Ledger are sucking candies on the table as well. Gore. Although the Democratic ticket lost the race Occupation" chanted that they will not back She can hardly to President Bush, Gore won the popular vote. Lieberman. be heard in the "We're here to say that Joe Lieberman does not Many Jews say Lieberman's bid-coming from an cramped kitchen, observant Jew with strong ties to the American represent us as Jews," said Lome Lieb, who travas she whispers Jewish community-is a historic moment and a sign eled from New York City to hold signs outside of the accomplishments Jews have -been able to Stamford High School. "We wanted to show that as to not interthere is dissension within the Jewish community rupt her son's achieve in the 60 years since the Holocaust. interviews. Lieberman and his wife, Hadassah, frequently and not all Jews support Joe Lieberman for presi- Suddenly, she dent." mentioned this as they campaigned in 2000. asks around the Lieberman was also criticized by more hawkish room, "Can I talk Tsaid to Joe that I was thinking about how my presence here was a victory, a victory over evil, over American Jews after his recent visit to the Middle louder?" people who wanted us dead," Hadassah wrote in a East, where he expressed sympathy for the "You can talk recently published book, An Amazing Adventure: Palestinians and support for an Arab-led plan for as loud as you Joe arid Hadassah's Personal Notes on the 2000 peace. On the domestic front, Lieberman's position want," one of her Lieberman and his mother, in favor of faith-based initiatives and school vouchCampaign. granddaughters Photo courtesy of Marcia ( ers have angered many in the Jewish community "Here I am, the daughter of survivors, married to <? renlies "It's vour •k'' ke' »Mm/Oonneetieut. Jewish v k a United States senator in a great, free country," who worry that such programs blur the line ,; ' y Lodger. house." she wrote. "And I said, 'I'm thinking about how my between church and state. It is a busy day for the 88-year-old Lieberman, but fist is up in the air to Hitler,'" she wrote. She told In his remarks, Lieberman qualified his support JTA: "Obviously it's historic. He's breaking a glass for vouchers, saying he would only support them for she is in a reflective mood, spouting small words of ceiling. But it's important to see him as a candidate a limited period of time, and only for people below wisdom on being a good Jewish mother: "In raining who's been a politician for quite awhile now." the poverty line. He also said the voucher funds a child, spoil them but love them," she says. "That's the secret." Only two other Jews have sought a major party could not come out of public schools' budgets. And when a reporter needs a little help with her nomination for the presidency, according to the book While there is some concern, Jewish analysts say Yiddish, Marcia Lieberman tries to explain the Jews in American Politics. Sen. Arlen Specter (R- they arc not concerned that Lieberman will be seen word "nachaa," helping the reporter pronounce it,, PA) pursued the Republican nomination in 1996 but as the voice of the American Jewish community. translate it to English-she says it moans "happidropped out, before the first primary, and the late" They also note that Jews have been elected to ness from relatives and friends"—and even spoil it. Milton Shapp, former governor of Pennsylvania, other offices in the Midwest and other parts of the Her kitchen seems like something out of a Noil ran briefly for the Democratic nomination in 1976. country without a strong Jewish population. Simon play, complete with flowered drapery,, a key "Americans are sophisticated enough Lieberman's base of support outside AN AfllA2TN( chain rack with the word Shalom on it and a small to know that the Jewish community is the Jewish community is expected to menorah on the windowsill. On her back door, there ADVENTURfe both hydra-headed and pluralistic," como from environmentalists, moderis a wooden sign with the family's last name etched said David Harris, Executive Director ate and conservative Democrats, hawkin it, and in Hebrew, bruchim haha'im, which of the American Jewish Committee. ish and pro-dufense segments of the means welcome. party and the business community in "There are any number of Jewish The candidate's mother, a widow, walks with a the New York metropolitan area. He is voices speaking in America, and Joe cane and speaks slowly, but has a great deal of also expected to have strong support Lieberman will not be seen as the only spunk. When her son was the vice presidential among Democrats in Florida, Jewish voice." nominee in 2000, running with then-Vice-president California and Texas. In the Jewish world, there is also Al Gore, she campaigned across the country for the •While there is clearly excitement some anxiety that Lieberman's actions, ticket. And when Gore announced last December about his candidacy, Jewish leaders if he does not succeed or makes a major that he would not seek the" Democratic nomination and donors are not throwing their supgaffe, could reflect poorly on the comin 2004, the senator's mom was the only member of port behind Lieberman. munity. the family who was doing media interviews. In addition to his focus on faith, "There is an anxiousness of how it She expects to be on the campaign trail this time Lieberman's positions on some issues do not sit well will impact the Jewish community if he does well around, too. "I certainly will, as much as I can," she with many American Jews, especially liberal and if he doesn't do well," Foxman said. said. "I enjoyed it last time, and I'm certain I will Democrats. At the same time, some analysts suggest that enjoy it this time." And there is some concern that people throughout Lieberman will try to separate himself from the . In the home where she raised three children, the country will equate Lieberman's position state- American Jewish community so as not to be seen as Marcia Lieberman says she didn't talk about politiments with that of the Jewish community at large. a Jewish pawn or as someone controlled by the procal aspirations with her son when he was young, In fact, as Lieberman spoke briefly about preserv- Israel lobby. While the media are expected to focus but instead instilled basic values. ing the U.S.-Israeli relationship, two dozen protest- somewhat on his religion, the issue is not expected (Continued on page 9) ers, calling themselves "Jews Against the to be as profound as in 2000.

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Kosher Food9 Shabbat Walks: Campaigning 'Lieberman Style1

LOVE TO SHOP? Turn your sense of fashion into an. . .

by MATTHEW E. BERGER

STAMFORD, CT, (JTA)-:On the campaign trail in 2000, Sen. Joe Lieberman (DCT) made headlines everywhere he went. Not only was he the

In the book, Facts about the Candidate the senator NEW YORK (JTA)-Pacts about Joseph I. reflects on the Lieberman, who has declared he is running questions that raised for the 2004 Democratic presidential nomina- were within the tion, include: D e m o c r a t ic Born: Feb. 24, 1942 leadership Birthplace: Stamford, CT. Home: New Haven, CT, and Washington, about whether the world was D.C. ready for a Parents: Marcia, Henry (deceased) Jewish candiD e m o c r a t i c Wife: Hadassah vice presidenChildren: Matthew, Rebecca, Ethan and date on the national ticket, tial nominee, Hana w h e t h e r running with Grandchildren: Tennessee and. Willie Lieber m a n then-Vice-pres- Siblings: Rietta and Iflllen face ident Al Gore, Education: Yale University (1964); Yale would anti-Semitism, but he was the University School of Law (1967) first Jew to be Political career: Connecticut state senator, and if Gore lose his party's 1971- 80, including a stint as majority leader, would votes because nominee in a 1975-80 of his running n a t i o n w i d e Connecticut attorney general, 1983-88 mate. election. Defeated incumbent Republican Lowell In the new Weickor in 1988 to join the U.S. Senate, where "I came to book, An he continues to serve. In 2000, he was named believe," the quotes A in a z i n g Democratic nominee for vice president, running book Gore a.s saying Adventure,: Joe with then-Vice President Al Gore. a n d Senate committees: Chairman of the to Lieberman, Hud as Hah '« Governmental Affairs Committee during the "there wa.s a Personal Nates last Congress; Member of Armed Services d i f f e r e n ce on the. 2000 Committee and Environment and Public between antiSemi itistn and C a m p a i g n , Works Committee. thefearofantiLieborman and Chairman of the Democratic Leadership RtMiiitism. A lot his wife re (left Council, H)9r>"2000. of people told on how faith Author of six books, including In Praitsi' of me that your played a role Public Life, published in 2000, and An religion would not just, in the Arnmhifi Adventure, a memoir written with 1 be i\ problem, his wift of life on the '2000 campaign trail. candidate's policy Htsilomenls, Liebunmui won the Funniest Celebrity in but I concluded that their fear but logistics of Washington contest in 1999. of ant.ithe. campaign. In light, of the senator's lumouncc- tJemitism exceeded anU-SomiUsm niont last week Ihut he would neck tlic itself." Democratic nomination for president in The couple speaks vividly about 2004, the book provides n timely win- Holocaust survivors waiting hours to dow into campaigning Lieberman." see the Jewish candidate or his wife, style. It is complete with controversial who would roll up their sleeves to show discussions of God at campaign events, their concentration camp numbers Saturdays off and kosher food. burned into the flesh of their arm,. A quick read, Lieberman's book However, Lieberman did meet some divulges few secrets or inside gossip who felt his campaign was bad for the about the life on a national campaign Jewish people. trail. However, it docs provide much In New Haven, CT, an elderly Jewish detail about Lioborman'a faith and may woman Lieborman had known "forevbe a convenient guide for voters unclear er" said she had hoped Lieberman of the ramifications of picking an obser- wouldn't be selected because "if you get vant Jew for president. elected and the economy goes down, The Liebermans' story starts where they'll blame us." the .senator's campaign starts, receivIn the book, the senator shows obviing the news that he has been selected ous disdain for the ridicule he received as the Democrats' nominee for Vice- from some Jewish groups—ho repeatedpresident. ly mentions the Anti-Defamation Faith quickly meets politics, as ho League by name-for expressing his recites morning prayers to calm himself faith at his campaign appearances. amid a sea of excitement in his home,, But he says he was convinced that and pauses to kiss the mezuzah as ho most Americans respected his religious leaves the house to meet the media for observance and his interest in disthe first time as a candidate. cussing it. "When wo leave the house, we always "I wanted to be who I am, and prayer kiss the muzuzuh," Hadas.sah and faith are at the center of my life Lieberman writes. "That's a routine and of my family's life," the senator gesture for UH, but this time, I almost writes. "The same is true of many forget to kiss it until Joey reminds me Americans, and I have never underto. There I am, in prime time, as the stood why some people feel that when press films me doing something I do you go into public life you lose the every time I leave the house." freedom to talk about your faith."

Lieberman's Mom Kvells (Continued from page 8) "I taught him that everyone is born equal. You can make friends with anyone you meet." Hut. as he tfnw, she says she knew thai, hv would go far in politics because he understands people. She likens her son to John b\ Kennedy, who as a presidential candidate in 1960 was trying f.o be the first

Catholic in the White House. She is proud of her observant Jewish son, but quickly says she does nut think Jewish families are any different from others. And like any good mother, she has a bold prediction for 2004 and beyond: "He'll bo the best president there over was! I'll tell you that."

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Infant Brings About Father's Brls by PAM MONSKY Federation Communications Director —

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(Editor's note: the is the. first in a series of columns prepared by the Va'ad HaKashrut Committee of the Jewish Federation.) Welcome to...Va'ad's Nu? ^ Which local supermarkets carry kosher food? Why are there so many different kosher symbols and what do they mean? What is the Va'ad Hakashrut? Welcome to "Va'ad's Nu," a column about keeping kosher in Omaha, originally started by Mary Fellman. The Va'ad Hakashrut (translated, it means 'committee dealing with kosher issues') is committed to ensuring the availability of kosher establishments for the Omaha Jewish community. Rabbi Howard Kutner of Beth Israel Synagogue is the Bav Ha'machsher, or the rabbi who makes the final decision about local kosher issues. This column will attempt to inform the community about new kosher products and establishments and where kosher products can be purchased. We will also provide interesting facts and information about keeping kosher and demystify some of the laws of kashrut. Today's "Va'ad's Nu" column focuses on local supermarkets that carry kosher meat and poultry. All the major supermarket chains in Omaha were contacted the week of Jan. 13. Bag N Save stores at 7500 Dodge, 90th & Maple, 114th & Dodge and 156th & Q (coining soon) carry kosher meats, poultry, lunchmeat, deli i^ems and cheese. Fresh meats are stocked for the major Jewish holidays. If there is interest, fresh, meat could be brought in as needed. Hy-Vee stores at 90th & Center, 132 & Dodge, and 78th & Cass (Peony Park) carry frozen kosher meats and other frozen and non-perisbible products. Baker's at 156th & Dodge (Pepperwood) has a kosher section, but will carry kosher meat just at Passover. They will hold "A Taste of Passover" at the Pepperwood store on Sunday, March 30, No Frills at 80th & Blondo is being remodeled and will carry Simon Kohn frozen meat and poultry. New to the kosher market is Albertson's 76th and Dodge and 120th and Center stores, which carry , frozen kosher poultry; the 120th and Center store also has fresh kosher chicken and deli items.

by RABBI MAXIMO SHECHET " — Usually the father is the one who brings his infant son for a 6rJs(ritual circumcision). This time, an unusual twist--an infant brought about his father's bris. Aleksander and Olga Guryev are immigrants from the Ukraine. When the former Soviet Union ruled the region, doing a bris could have resulted in dire repercussions. So Aleks did not have one. The family relocated to Los Angeles where they were blessed with a baby boy. With trepidation, they decided to have a bris for their son and contacted Rabbi Jacob Shechet, who performs newborn and adult bris. During the examination of the infant, the father revealed that he had not had been circumcised. Rabbi Shechet suggested that father and son should have a bris the same day, one after the other. Why should I?" questioned Aleks. "Because you are Jewish and every Jew should have a b?-is, the sign of the covenant between G-d and the Jewish people," answered Rabbi Shechet. Aleks agreed. The next day Rabbi Shechet performed a bris on

Aleks in the Russian synagogue. The bris of the infant followed. Since Aleks had his bris, he recited the blessing, "Lehachnesoi," the benediction said by the father upon his son's entering into 'bris, the covenant. The father was named in Hebrew, Aleksander, and the son,, Natan. At the conclusion of the ceremonies, all members of the family left happy and full of smiles.

Zhenya Dolgonos--the grandmother, left, sister Fruma, Aleks and Olga Guryev, after the bris of Aleks and their son, Natan; Rabbi Jacob Shechet; and Rabbi Naftoli.

One Couple, Two Faiths: Exploring Interfaith Relationships by STEVEN STIEL, L.C.S.W.

Mixing family backgrounds can be tricky i n any relationship. Each partner brings with him or her family traditions, beliefs and idiosyncrasies into the relationship. Add into the mix different religious upbringing and the complexity of the relationship can multiply. The couple and the parents can project meanings onto the intermarriage that go beyond religious differences, The underlying issue is often what therapists call "individuation." This is the process of separating from one's parents. When you marry, you must develop the ability to decide what's right for you as a couple, independent of the desires of your parents. Even so, it is important to remember that most parents have religious and cultural values that are important to them. When you appear to be choosing a life that is drastically different from theirs, it can be perceived as a personal rejection. When broaching the subject of intermarriage with parents, nothing can replace an open and honest discussion with the goal of understanding and acceptance. Make clear to your parents that although you are choosing a lifestyle that may be different from theirs, you still share and respect

their values. In most instances, parents arc interested primarily in the happiness and well being of their children, In every marriage when care is given to nurturing the extended family relationship, the results are nearly always beneficial, To address the complexities of an interfaith marriage, Jewish Family Service is offering the class One Couple, Two Faiths. This six-session workshop is designed to explore and to clarify important issues for couples who are in an interfaith marriage or are contemplating one, and to provide a broader understanding of the issues involved, One Couple, Two Faiths will meet in the JFS conference room on six consecutive Tuesdays beginning Feb. 11, from 7-8s30 p.m. Sally Kaplan L.C.S.W., and I will facilitate the workshop. The class size is limited to seven couples, so register early, Cost per couple is $50. For additional information or to register, call JFS at 330-2024. * Information for this article was obtained from The Intermarriage Handbook by Judy Petsonk and Jim Remsen, and from Happily Intermarried by Rabbi Roy Rosenberg, Father Peter Meehan and Rev. John Payne.

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Maccabi Participant Numbers Off to Good Start by RACHEL BLUM, JCC Jewish Program Di r e c t o r

Omaha is gearing up again for the JCC Maccabi Games in St. Louis, and so are the 23 Jewish teenagers who have marked the beginnings of the 2003 Team Omaha Delegation. The JCC Maccabi Games are a week-long international, multi-sport, athletic and cultural event that has united Jewish teens since 1982. As we continue to build on the excitement of last year's Games in Omaha, we encourage all our former athletes and new athletes to participate in a week filled with daily athletic competitions, evening programs, Judaic activities, and community service projects. This year, Omaha athletes will head to St. Louis, Missouri Aug. 10-15. St. Louis is one of three host cities of the 2008 Games, and will be hosting over more than Jewish' athletes between the ages of 13-16 years old. The competitions include: team sports of 'baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey, Softball, and volleyball. Athletes may also register for one of the individual .sports offered: bowling, dance, golf, swimming, table tennis, and tennis. St.. Louis will be host to the* following dolcpilioiiH from -Ifi other -KH's around the country and the world: Akron Albany Ann Arbor Atlanta

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Do you know Lho expression, "No good deed goes unpunished?" I dou'l know who gels credit for saying it, bul I do know that every .so often it's true. On occasion, when I've tried to do something nice, for somebody, it simply backfires and turns into .something awful. We recently had a lovely visit from our eldest son. He had a hard time just getting from Florida to Arizona, because that was the one day in whoknows-how-many that the Phoenix airport wan closed bocause of dense fog. Okay. Finally, after cooling his heels in Dallas all day, ho managed to get here by dinnertime. B'ine. 1 should have known that a •start like that didn't bode well. While he was with us, I decided to be a good mom and make one of his favorite things to eat-beet horscht. I shopped for the ingredients, but wasn't pleased with the quality of the fresh beets, so I bought canned. I made sure I had the few other ingredients necessary, put on an apron, and got started. Well, here's where the; trouble began. The beets were whole, so I decided rather than grate them by hand, I'd just dump them into the blender as I had done many times. Hounds easy, VI.-HV It would have been if the bottom assembly of the blender container had been tightly screwed on. It wasn't. As a result, the beets and all the liquid in Hie can poured right out of the bottom, all over the counter. I moved fast, but. not fast enough, which meant I had a royal mi'ss to clean up. My kitchen looked like a hirge animal hud been slaughtered Ihoro...maybe two! Kvcrj .sponge is now pink, but most everything else has bfon restored to original color. I'm hoping the spots on my white l-sin'rl will conic out., but 1 don't reuilv i-xpi-r} them In.

HonoHtly, I can't remember making such a terrible moss .since this day I exploded a spaghetti .squash in lho microwave. Remember that? I know I told you about it at the. time, because I was in t\ slate of nntoniKhnH»nC for days. (I mean, when the door to the microwave blows open and strands of squash fly all over the kitchen, well my clears, you don't forget that scene in a hurry!). So, to get back to the original premise here, my good intentions to make borscht for my kid were not to be. After I got the disaster scene cleaned up, I put the #%*&© blender together, properly, and started again. It worked okay, but for some reason, the horscht didn't taste like it usually does. My good deed definitely backfired and I threw out the whole darn thing. I learned something valuable from the experience. I will never, ever use the blender again, without first checking to be certainly it's all as it .should be, I mean, who knew? In all ray years of housekeeping, I've never had such a thing happen. It did make me remember something my dad would say to my Mom when something went wrong in the kitchen, "All the.se years in the business and you pull a nl.unl like this!" Of course, it made me laugh to recall, which eventually allowed me to forget the, whole aw fid borne fit episode. And I won't Lake that expression about good deeds too seriously. Neither should you. If tlio urge l.o do a mitzvali or two should strike you, please go nhcnd and don't worry about this nonsense. However, if your miUvali has anything to do with beets, promise me you'll be very careful! ,1 do know Lhis however. 1 will not use canned beets for anything anymore. The potential hazards sire fattoo great!

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falash Mura Arrive in Israel

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A small group of Falash Mara Jews from Ethiopia arrived at Ben Gurion Airport ander the 'Law of Return'- The Palash Mura claim they are Jews who, in the past, converted to Christianity due to pressure, but now would like to return to their Jewish faith. Many Ethiopian Jews in Israel have mixed feelings towards themt Including resentment because Ethiopian Jews maintained their identity despite pressures and opportunities, while the Falash Mura did not. It •was estimated some 15,000 Falash Mura remain in camps in Gondar and Addis Ababa, Photo by ISRANET.

The Columbia crew climbs into the Astrovan for n ride to the launch pad: Payload Commander Michael Anderson, l^fl. Minion Specialist David Brown, Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon of Israel. Mission Specialists Laurel Clark and Kalpana Chawla. Mission Commander Rick Husband and Pilot William "Willie" McCool. Photo by Scott AndreuslXA&A for JTA.

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The 2003 Jewish Federation of Omaha Centennial Campaign 333 South 132nc3 Street

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www.jewishomaha.org

Campaign Hotiine 334-6594

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