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ANNETTE VAN DE KAMP-WRIGHT Jewish Press Editor maha Steaks is saddened to announce Alan D. Simon, a fourth-generation family owner of Omaha Steaks, has passed away July 11 at the age of 85. A private burial was held Sunday, July 19. Alan is preceded in death by his parents Lester and Trudy Simon and his brothers Stephen Simon and Frederick Simon. He is survived by his wife Anne Simon, son Bruce (Stacy), daughter Janice Tecimur (Timur), and four grandchildren Talia, Ellie, Natalie, and Chase. Born Aug. 8, 1934 in Omaha, Nebraska, he was one of the fourth-generation destined for the Omaha Steaks life. Alan attended Central High School and graduated from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. In 2005, he and brothers Fred and Stephen were inducted in the Central High School Hall of Fame. He was Chairman of the Board for the company which was founded by his great-grandfather and grandfather in 1917. Alan pioneered the direct-to-consumer food industry and built Omaha Steaks into a world-renowned brand. Today the mail-order/online food company is run by the next generation - his son Bruce Simon, his nephew Todd Simon, and a team of professional managers along with over 1,500 associates. The fifth-generation owners oversee the business, which includes more than two million active See Alan D. Simon page 11
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two-time Canadian Jujitsu Champion, HAZZAN MICHAEL KRAUSMAN she specializes in treating anxiety and Beth El Renowned Psychologist Georgia stress management for both children Dow will speak following Beth El’s and adults as a top Psychotherapist at Shabbat services on Saturday, Aug. The Montreal Center for Anxiety and 8 at approximately 11:15 am. Depression. Georgia appears as a I fancy myself guest on several tech something of a wantpodcasts including to-be computer geek. Host of Review and Whether I’m driving ZEN & TECH, where in the car or working she explains the difout at the JCC, I enjoy ferent ways that psylistening to tech podchology can help our casts, especially those interconnected lives. talking about Apple She is a frequent computers. Of the speaker at seminars, many podcasters that conferences, and corI enjoy listening to porations. She is also and watching, GeorCo-Founder of Anxigia Dow is second to ety-Videos.com and none. Georgia brings Senior Editor at Moa warm, fresh and enbile Nations. Dow Georgia Dow gaging approach to also writes about and technology, and she projects her ex- reviews Apple-related and connected planation through the lens of a clini- devices. Georgia is a licensed teacher cal psychologist – this, together with who found that she cared more about her computer expertise, makes for a how her students felt about themfascinating combination. selves and the world they live in than According to her resume, “Georgia the curriculum, so she went on to get Dow, MA, has over 20 years of experi- another degree in therapy in order to ence in teaching and counseling. pursue that dream.” With degrees in Psychology and EduA couple of weeks ago I was watchcation, a Master’s degree with Distinc- ing a podcast during which Georgia tion in Art Therapy as well as being a See Georgia Dow page 2
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United Way of the Midlands awards $10,000 to JFO
ALAN POTASH CEO, Jewish Federation of Omaha The Jewish Federation of Omaha is pleased to announce it was recently awarded a one-year grant of $10,000 from United Way of the Midlands. Thanks to the generosity of United Way donors, 145 current clients have continued to receive needed mental health care and counseling through an agency of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, Jewish Family Service. The Jewish Federation will also be the recipient of $18,293 from Campaign designations.
Jewish Family Service is able to provide counseling services to individuals (they need not be Jewish clients) who require a Sliding Fee rate, either because they do not have insurance or because they income qualify. On March 1, 2020 Jewish Family Service launched TeleMental Health Services via Zoom as an alternative to in-person therapy sessions. As the pandemic gained a foothold, all sessions became virtual. Jewish Family Service conducted approximately 200 virtual sessions with existing clients See United Way page 3