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aNNEttE vaN DE kaMp-wrIght Editor, Jewish Press n Sept. 16, 2019, the Jewish Community of Omaha will come together for the Annual Jewish Federation of Omaha Campaign Event. Themed, ‘A Night with the Stars,’ it promises to be something very special and you are all invited. This year’s main attraction is actor Joshua Malina, best known for his recurring roles of Will Bailey on The West Wing and David Rosen on Scandal. The title of his speech is “How to make it in Hollywood and remain a mensch.” Josh graduated with a B.A. in Theater Studies from Yale University and made his professional debut in the Broadway production of Aaron Sorkin’s A Few Good Men. His film credits include A View From the Top, The American President, In the Line of Fire and Bullworth. Plenty of star
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power, but that’s not all. Josh has been active in Jewish affairs for quite some time. He appeared in the Jewish Federation’s 2008 “Live Generously” campaign, then went on to star in a video aimed at Jewish high school students, to prepare them for the possibility they’ll face an anti-Israel climate on college campuses. During an appearance on Celebrity Jeopardy, he won $50,000 for Bet Tzedek, a probono law firm in Los Angeles. Josh has spoken to countless Jewish Federations and Hillels across the country. Currently, he lives in Los Angeles with his wife and their two children. He’s come a long way from Westchester Day School. “One of the beautiful things about my day school education,” he said, “was the fact that the curriculum focused on ethics and the obligation of Jews to participate in Tikkun Olam, but a Joshua Malina Credit: Kevin Abosch See JFO Community Event page 2
Liv offers an inviting atmosphere, and the OzzIE NOgg Beth El Synagogue’s Miriam Initiative location is so convenient with tons of will host the 3rd annual “Opening Night” restaurants within walking distance where party on thursday, Sept. 5, from 7:30 until 9 p.m. at Liv Lounge in Aksarben Village. The free event will include a glass of wine, some nosh and some great conversation. Bus transportation is also available at no cost. Chairpersons are Melissa Shapiro and Sherry Shapiro. “It is so nice to co-host a night out with my daughter,” Sherry said. “Opening Night will be such a special evening, and every generation is welcome.” Melissa looks Mother-daughter duo Sherry Shapiro, left, and Melissa Shapiro chair Beth El’s 3rd annual forward to enjoying time with other women in a relaxed environ- Miriam Initiative Opening Night party. ment. “I’m really excited about the venue. you can enjoy dinner before the event. My mom and I have both attended the Miriam Opening Night Party in the past and enjoyed it, so it made sense when Joanie Jacobson asked us to chair the program this year.” According to Jacobson, “We’ve planned a wonderful season for 2019-20 with lots of variety, and “Opening Night — Season 3” will get us off to a great start. It’s a party. A chance to go out with friends, see people you haven’t seen for awhile, maybe even make a new acquaintance or two. The See Miriam Initiative page 2
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DEBBIE DENENBErg Yitzchok Moully returns to Omaha Sept. 11 and 12 with new inventory, ideas and activities just in time for the New Year. Along with gorgeous paintings for sale, he shares the message that each of us must find our unique talent, use it to celebrate G-d and make the world a better place. “My role in life is to take my gift as an artist and my
understanding of the joys of Torah and mitzvot and convey them in my unique, colorful style,” he says. Shani Katzman, Chabad’s Executive Director, is happy to bring Moully back for a second time. “We believe his inspiring artwork and upbeat messages will appeal to Jewish people of all ages. We like to use every avenue of expression to See Yitzchok Moully page 3