March 4, 1977

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On The Inside j Purlm customs are discussed in the Jewish Quiz Box, Page 2 . . . Kenen reviews new book by Alvln Rosenfeld, Page 4 ..*. Language'is the subject of David Sehwartz's essay, P a g e s — O n the same page, candelabra shows progress of 1977 Philanthropies campaign . . . Council Bluffs firm works with Israelis, Page 6 . . . Revjewer talks about new book on Soviet Jews, Page 7 . . . Composer Salamone Rossi's music will be presented at Beth El, Page 8 . . .Center Scene appears on Pages 9 and 1 0 . . . Planned stadium in Jerusalem causes dissention, Page 12 . . . Purlm celebrations planned, Page U . . . Des Molnes rabbi answers criticism, Page 1 4 , . . . Des Molnes news, Page IS.

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Men's Division Opens 1977 Telethon Sunday OMAHA - "We are trying ' J e w i s h community will to reach people who-are In- open hearts and checkbooks to terested in Jewish survival," make this 1977 Men's Telethon says Al Crounse, co-chairman campaign the most successful with Sam Fried of the Men's ever. Telethon Division of the 1077 Philanthropies campaign. The Men's Telethon will take place on Sunday mornings, March 6 and 13, 9:30 a.m.'noon, and Monday through Thursday evenings, 7-' •Jfc30 pint. Board and committee members of the various departments of the Jewish Federation as well as volunteers from the community will be manning the telephones at the Jewish Com-' munity Center In an effort to reach over 900 prospects.

basemeht uithe new and luxurious/ Hechal-Hanes ( P a l a c e of M i r a c l e ) Synagogue here has been transformed Into a lovely discotheque replete with dim lights, comfortable arm chairs and the latest dance records. "Our goal for this year's There Is even a bar protelethon is $59,000. This is an viding soft drinks and Important division In the snacks. The Jewish comPhilanthropies campaign as munity decided to utilize we will attempt to contact the synagogue facilities both old and new prospective which, except for the contributors,'' Fried explains. holidays, was not used. _ The feeling was that by ' Crounse notes "Wei will be opening a discotheque calling people with the idea of which Would also-function getting them to Increase their as a social club, young pledges. We are looking (or a Jewish boys and girls substantial increase. The would have a place to meet, - money is greatly needed for fall in love and marry. Approjects both here In Omaha parently it worked. Several and In Israel." young people who met at Both men stress that they the discotheque are about hope the men of the Omaha to get married.

United Way Elects Monasee OMAHA - Charles A. Monasee, president of Hinky Dinky Supermarkets, has been elected president of The United Way of the Midlands. Monasee Is a director Of 4hoOmaha National Bank, Cullum Companies, Boys' Club of Omaha and Boys Town, and is a trustee of Brownell Talbot School, Temple Israel and Nebraska Methodist Hospital.

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By Joseph Polakoff WASHINGTON, <JTA) Secretary of State Cyrus Vance asked Congress to delay action on three bills aimed at the Arab boycott until the Administration and Congress can work .out new legislation or suggest amendments to the existing bills. Appearing at the Senate Banking subcommitee on International finance's third and last hearing on the bills, Vance said he agreed in principle with the three bills. But he asked the subcommittee to delay action on them until this week's meeting between the Anti-Defamation, league of B'nai B'rith and The Business Roundtable, a group of leading American business executives. Vance also propose' having the Administration's experts work with the subcommitee's staff to "formulate new legislation on which we can agree." But Sen. William Proxmlre XD.WuO, chairman of the full Banking Committee, em-, pbaslzed the subcommittee will write the legislation beginning March 17 as scheduled. He said that the

March 10 is Final Date Foi Beber Fund Grant^ OMAHA V- The Trustees of the David E.feber_Fjurid^ have announcedfliat thefinal due date for scholarship A d loan applications will be March 10T ' j Application for all categories of students, are still available through the Department of Jewish Education of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, 333, So. 132 St. Omaha, Ne. 68154 (334-8200). ~ , All eligible students, whether pursuing studies In Jewish'^ or secular fields, are strongly encouraged to apply for support which will allow them to complete their programs. In addition, students participating on various summer trips, conferences, camp programs or overseas study programs are eligible for grants of up to $500. The Beber Fund has been established through, the generosity of the Milton S. and Corrine Livingston Foundation and Is currently accepting additional contributions to the principal amount which will allow for more scholarships to be disseminated.

State Department should submit any suggestions before that time. Vance, under questioning from the five members of the subcommittee who were present, told'them that the Administration has "In mind a fresh draft, but if that is not possible" he would be prepared to offer amendments. Sen. John Heinz (R.Pa.) urged Vance to make his suggestions "public" as soon as ready. Clarification Helpful Vance said the bills "as presently drafted" would not harm the present negotiations on the Arab-Israeli conflict, "but It would be helpful" to clarify some of the provisions. He also denied that oil prices would be affected'by the legislation since, he said, Saudi Arabia based its decision on oil prices oh Infla-

tionary repercussions and the effect the prices would have on developing countries. However, Vance noted that, "no one can predict for the future on how the boycott will affect the climate" in the Mideast. Asked by Proxmlre whether the State Department "is lnf l u e n c l n g " t h e ADLRountable discussion, Vance replied that "We made known pur efforts" in the Mideast to them and urged them not to be "detrimental of our foreign policy interests." He added, "I believe they are working in that direction." Committee sources said after hearing that the Administration's objections center on the "extraterritorial" provisions of the bills that would bar American subsidiaries abroad from comply(Continued on Paee 2)

Morris Maline Named Editor of Jewish Press OMAHA,- Morris Maline, of Lincoln, an advertising and public relations consultant, has been appointed editor of The Jewish Press, It was announced by Stanford Ltpsey and $ Paul Alperson, Press Conynlttee co-chairmen Maline fills the vacancy •creiaW by the resignation last i July of Richard Pearl. During theinterim period Judith Marburg served as acting edition. A resident of Lincoln the past'five years, Maline has worked for advertising agencies In that city as well as in Boston and New York City. He also has served as a reporter and editor for Falrchlld Publications in New Yorfcand The Post Publishing Company In Bridgeport, Conn. A native of Bridgeport. Maline majored in Journalism and public relations at the University of Bridgeport. He married the former Ruth G. Ginsberg, /Of Albany, NY.

Morris Maline They have two sons, Robert, 15, and Alan, 12. The Malines are members of Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lincoln. They plan to move to Omaha.

Jewish, Christian Scholars Assess Holocaust To Prevent Repetition SAN JOSE, Calif., (JTA) Nearly 400 Christian and Jewish scholars from the United States and Canada who met here to discuss the Holocaust agreed that it must be remembered, studied and taught in order to prevent any repetition. The conference, called 'The Significance of the Holocaust for Western Civilization," was sponsored by Stanford University's Hoover Institution; the Uiversltltes of Santa Clara and San Jose and the National Conference of Christians and Jews (NCCJ).

He also tea member of the "The Holocaust presents to -CrrtghtastUrrfygrrft?vPsa^ i *nt'« .\&um±vi. of the. : m e r c e H e recently was credibility crisis in history," PresWeoWAilvisoryBoardW e l c c t c d councilor of Ak-Sar- said Rev. Franklin Uttel), , Uw Omaha Chamber,of Cora- Ben. '• • . , ' r ' *;• •'.' ••-.-•-bead-of the department of

religious studies at Temple University In Philadelphia. "We have to face the naked truth that one-third of the world's Jewish population was murdered by baptized Christians. Herman Goering dled>a Protestant In good standing. Hitler died a Catholic in good standing." Donald McEvoy, NCCJ vicepresident, said, "'Christians bear much, responsibility for the Holocaust, which fed on the church's centuries-old contempt for Jews." Several .theologians expressed concern about hateproducing Christian texts. "Our scriptures may be the source ,or~ Christian anil- • Semltlsm," said Rev, John Pawllkowski, acting president of C h i c a g o ' s C a t h o l i c

Theolgical Union. He added, "Are we using the wrong exegesis? Or should the exegesis be changed? Perhaps Christians should stop using parts of the New Testament — like John." Dr. Raul Hillberg, political science professor at the University of Vermont, reported on his 30-year study of the complicity between Nazis and the German nation. He documented how the Nazi 'Party, the German civil service, the army and the industrial network found a willing German middle class. All cooperated to Identify and ostracize Jews, to Isolate them into ghettos, to transport them to extermination camps, and to devise and carry out methods of mass murder, he

said. Some courageous Chritlans, who protested Hitler's acts, met the same fate as Jews. Those who survived death camps suffered permanent, irreparable trauma, said Dr. Samal Davidson, visiting Psychiatry professor at Stanford Medical School. "There particular mental and emoinriicu Symptoms — iiilUko ium of other" ^survivors'— are passed on to their children and grandchildren," he said. "I'm very glad I came," said one conference member who seemed to express, the prevailing feeling. "It was terribly important. To remember tire Kotoeaust i^to remember that we can never again permit ourselves to be Indifferent to the suffering people." -

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Mediterranean coast, have ining the country of origin or Solor Energy stalled solar energy systems manufacture of a product but * TEL AVIV, (JTA) An based on the patents of Prof. prohibits "negative" cerI s r a e l i c o m p a n y that Harry Tabor. tificates which state that goods being shipped to Arab manufacturers solar energy' countries are not Israeli collector plates has licensed a origin. The Stevenson bill Greek firm to produce the Board in Favor allows "negative" cer- devices to provide hot water NEW YORK-The New tificates. This is the, principal for hotels and other public York City Teachers' Retirdifference between the twobuildings. Two Greek hotels, one on ment Board, with assets of bills. Jewish groups have favored t h e Wllliams- Crete ai^d U» other oo the nearly H billion, has agreed to Island of Myconos, are now vote in favor of American Proxmire version. The Bingbam bill in the deriving their, energy from Jewish Congress-sponsored House U identical to the solar plates patented by ten resolutions opposing the Arab WlUiams-Proxmire legisla- Miromit CO. Of Israel. The boycott at annual meetings of tion. All three measures forbid Israeli firm has also supplied corporations In which It holds American companies from plates for one of the largest stock, it was reported recentc o m p l y i n g with Arab hotels on Corsica and for ly. demands not to deal with Israeli hotels at Etlat on the The Board is the first pension fundtotake a public posiIsrael or American firms that Red Sea. The rise in fuel prices has tion on the Issue in response to trade with Israel. cuased two kibbutzim to shift a campaign by the Congress to solar energy. Beith Hashita for support by Institutional In- Michael Lieb Jeser (center) expresses bis "We Are pne" fedin the Jezreel Valley and vestors of its anti-boycott Ing. He Is surrounded by brothers Mare, age «(left) andDov, \ .. \ JERUSALEM, (JTA) Alter built an ultra-modem Maagan Michael, OR theresolution. The Board's com- age Sands half. Parents Paul and Faye Jeser of Lewistoo, Maine, participated mon stock holdings total $1.39 Some 50,000 persons attended "belt midrash" and home In la last fall's "Koaca" missies is IsrscJ rpesKrsd by 8 * United billion. the funeral service of the one of Jerusalem's Orthodox Jewish Appeal Young Leadership Cabinet Dad is Executive Hasidlc Rabbi of Gur, Rabbi quarters, and this served as Director of the Lewlston-Auhum Jewish Federation. ' . Israel Alter, who died here at the focal point for his bearded, Going Civilian the age of 82. black-clad followers who can Alter beaded the largest be seen in their distinctive JERUSALEM, (JTA) Michael and Sara Baum of Hasidlc sect in Israel, with garb in all of Israel's main Columbia, Maryland an- Two Nahal (para-military) branches in New York City, towns. As behind-the-scenes nounce the birth of a son,» settlements In the Jordan London, Antwerp and other bead of the Aguda Party, Alter Aaron Howard, on Feb. 22 Valley will go civilian, further BY RABBI 8UAUEL J. FOX cities with Orthodox Jews. His exercised considerable in- . Mrs. Baum Is the former Sara strengthening the Jewish (Jewish Telegraphic Ageocy, Inc.)' followers, numbering in the djrect Influence - in Israeli Moses of Omaha. presence in that region. Israel QUESTION: Why treat the Mallei Psilmi Melted on Purim like tar are tens of thousands, were, politics, though this waned In -Grandparents are Malwina Karen, deputy director of the on other holldaysT however, the decimated rem- his later y e v s when he and Salomon Moses and Mrs. Jerusalem region of the World ANSWER: nants of what had been the became more secluded and Anthony H. Baum, Westbury, Zionist Organization's settleA number of reaions are given for this omlulon. Ever since the arrival largest Hasidic movement in less Involved in general af- New York. Great grand- ment department told the of the Hebrews In the land of Iirael, llallel li recited only as a means of thanksgiving for those miracles that occurred la Israel. pre-Hltler Europe. fairs. parents, are Rosa and Herman Jewish Telegraphic Agency The miracle which delivered the Jews la the case celebrated on Purim, Sources close to the Gur He was consulted on per- Tiefenbrunner of Omaha. that plans call for the inten- having occurred outside of Israel (Le. In Persia), does) not call forth* establishment said that no last sonal, financial and other prosive cultivation of a variety of., recitation of Hallel (Brddn 10b). Others claim that tine* the Book of testament has been found blems by Jews of all shades of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Pen- crops Intended mainly for the Esther < I.e. the MegHlah) Is read on Purim this takes the place of Hallel signed by Alter designating a Orthodoxy and all walks of ny-of Van Nuys, Calif., an- European export market. Wb*t greater prmlie U there for the Almighty thin to read and recto the successor. life. Twice a day be would nounce th« birth, Ffeb. 25, of The settlements, are Nahal storypflbenUrtctoUiUHeprovidedforHlspeopteT ,' I ',', receive people — and the long their first child, a son; Mat- Naaran and Mltzpe Shalem. A third reason for eliminating the Hallel on PurimtoUwt the beginning queues always represented a thew Donald. •:..: They are located In an area of the Hallel calls the Jews "the servanti of tbe Lord." Thli meant that HIUMA.BMNSTIIN they i r e entirely redeemed from the bondage of man. On Purlin, even cross-section of Israeli society 397-9111333-1222 Paternal grandparents are that grows melons, peppers, though the Jewi were saved from the oppression of Man they Mill con— alongside the "regulars" — .Mr. and Mrs. Robert Penny of tomatoes, eggplant and corn. RIAL ESTATE the bearded Hasldlm. Alter Van Nuys. Maternal grand- The mild weather In the Jor- tinued to live under foreign rule and thus were yet under some form of With . -»"**« was famed for his razor-sharp parents are Mr., and Mrs. dan Valley allows these crops bondage. REED DAVIS CO. QUESTION: Why Is the name of Cod not directly mentioned in tbe Book wit and penetrating mind. 558-2300 to ripen early and they can be o<r^U»r(l.e.UieUeglllah)whlchtare»donpBrlmT . David Glazer, Sherman Oaks, " :/ Calif. Mrs. Glazer is the shipped to Western Europe . ANSWER: Some claim that this It so because tbe original Book of Either t u a former Dorothy Parilman of before similar crops from Omaha Maternal great- other countries hit the market, document which was tent ai a letter of informaUoh of the various chieftiani throughout the lind of Persia. grandmother is Mrs. Irving Keren said. Since a letter of ml* type might be destroyed or diicarded after It is The Jordan Valley is not en- read, Parilman of Omaha. the name of tbe Almighty might thus be destroyed alone withIt U tt t l r e l y d e p e n d e n t on -wer« to be thm circulated. Thui the Holy NIBS* was not directly written agriculture. The settlement In tbe Book. ... < Mr and Mrs. Donald Yale department Is also working on SATURDAY. MAtCH 5 announce the birth of a son, plans for tourism projects and . Other* asiert that this was done to Imply that the presence or the JCC Adult Bingo Party, JCC, 7 p.m. Almighty and His pirudpatkm in the redenjjjUoa of the. Jewish people A l e x a n d e r M a x o n perhaps even some form ol Iran Jr. Mlzrachl Women. JCC. 7 p.m. the destruction planned by Hamas was not observed directly. The Feb. 9. They are the parents of light industry, especially for surface tctlvite* seemed like a contest between the evil heart of Hainan another,son, Charles Adam. SUNDAY. MARCH « and. the piety of Mordecai and Esther, while in essence the Almighty's Children'* Performing Theater, JCC, 3:30 p.m. . Mrs. Yale is the former Janls the summer months when saving Hand was behind tbe scenes. „ > agriculture and tourism are OUT Purim Party, Dr. Sher Home Friedman of Omaha. , Thos'lt often Is the case that the Almighty plays his role behind the curB'nai B'rith Women Donor luncheon. Highland weak. tain on the stage of history. . ' Grandparents are Mr. and Anatole Kaplan Exhibit. JCC Mrs' Isadore Friedman, Mr. MONDAY. MARCH 7 and Mrs. Albert Ambrose, and Senior CHii*n'» Boufd Meeting the; late Charles Yale of Older Adullt. JCC. 10:30 a.m. Denver. Great grandparents Adult Education Ctastet. JCC, 7 p.m. , : are Mr. arid Mrs. Louis FriedWeight Management S. Reduction Seminar, JCC, /p.m. man and Rev. Jacob Gorden TUESDAY. MARCH • of Denver. Pioneer Women Open Board meeting (Continued from Page 1 > log with Arab demand*; visa requirements such as those in Saudi Arabia which bar most Jem, and question of bow to deal with American-made equipment which includes components manufactured by firms on the Arab blacklist Discusses Boycott Vance, who discussed the boycott with Arab leaders on bis recent trip to the Middle East, said the "principle concern" of the Arab countries is that the UJ5. not "dictate to them bow to draft their laws." The Secretary agreed with the provision in the WUliamsProxmlre bill which allows "positive" certificates nam-

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Israel Has Its Own Don Quixote HAIFA - Descendant of a nuclear pollution threat, road To the public Tony Peranio Sicilian family, Anthony accidents —' anywhere and has become a symbol of the Peranio came to Israel from e v e r y w h e r e t h a t t h e struggle against faceless cor' bis native New York in 1955 disorganized public Is faced porations. Some look upon him because he Identified with by danger to the quality of as a Don Quixote, tilting his Zionism, and because he saw human life as a result of the lance at the windmills of proin Israel an opportunity to live e n c r o a c h m e n t of in- gress. He has led demonstraa free, pioneering and dustrialization and govern- tions against public nuisance; challenging life. His wife, mental apathy. be has gone on television; he Rita,'was Jewish, but Tony , Peranio feels a deep per- wields his pen, not with satire, came here without any formal sonal sense of responsibility but with facts that are difficult religious, political or national for what is happening because to refute. He has taken the ties. the dangers are caused by case of the public into the In the nineteen years that modern technology, and be is courts. have elapsed, he has emerged in engineer. He teaches his as the country's leading bat- students at the Technlon, His latest battle is against tler in the fight against air and where be Is Associate Pith nuclear power plants, which water pollution, noise menace. fessor of Civil Engineering in the government wishes to the Centre for Environmental locate along the central coast Research, that technology has of the country. Tony Peranio an obligation to society over grants Israel's need for and above the provision of energy, but he maintains that the siting of the proposed staand cause her to wither away; the manipula- comfort and convenience. tion of the UN to indict Israel as racist; the boycott, blockade, blacklist and blackmail, the financial subversion and outright bribery; the enormous arsenals, the use of terror, the siege of the campus, the genocldal war In, Lebanon, AN OPEN LETTER atonement. the new technique of "moderation," the curAfter having read Elie These are the bases of my rent strategy to settle for a West Bank mini- Wlesel's letter to the president indignation: to find that state to serve as a base for the final round. of France, which appeared in Juries has s s JJISCS is nutters When Nasser and Hussein suffered defeat In the Feb. 18,1977 edition of the of kashruth; and that 1967, they invented the Big Lie, that U.S. pilots Jewish Press, I was moved to members of the community bad intervened on Israel's said. Rosenfeld write this letter to the Jewish must be refused any parquotes extensively from a'Sadat broadcast community of Omaha. ticipatory role In a matter over Radio Cairo on Oct. 29,1975, casting the For the past several months which Involves them. United States as the scapegoat of his final this community has been I question justice in a closed reverses forcing a cease-fire. Sadat said: rendered anonymous in a mat- system, where the accuser sits "The United States began to enter the battle ter which has a direct effect on as judge and jury and then Is a through an air brigade. They set up quickly. at least that part of It which at- member of the appeals court. The Americans began to send aircraft and tempts adherence to the laws Where lay members are expilots and tanks with their crews. All this land- of kashruth. Although this let- cluded from deliberation. ed at El-Arish airfield and was moved Im- ter has this matter as Its base, Where proof is unnecessary mediately to the battlefield. From Oct. 17, I I do not wish to address it and only shadowy "questions" was fighting against the United States and U.S. •directly. What this letter need to be put forth. wishes to express is my own We are all only human, and arms and equipment." sense of indignation at what men, as careful as they may Rosenfeld scores Sadat: "At no t i m e . . . did appears to be a case of in- wish to be, are still fallible. the United States ever intervene militarily in justice. Subconscious conflicts and the conflict. There were no American pilots, no personal predjudlces can As Welsel.had pride in enter the most secur* mind, American tankcrews.no V£. troops in the field. There was no U.S. base on Egyptian ter- France, I too had pride in the That Is why our system of ritory, and the U.S: airlift to Israel did not use principles and Ideals of justice has taken painstaking A m e r i c a n J u s t i c e and steps to insure individual EI-Arish Airport as its staging grounds." American Jewry. The former, .rights. If we falter from these The gigantic Galaxies from the United States belying guilt until proof is paths, have we not been uncarried material which totalled one-tenth the established beyond any just? tonnage the Kremlin rushed to the Arabs. They shadow of a doubt by the acAnd If justice has prevailed landed at Ben Gurion Airport. Rosenfeld cuser, guaranteeing fair and a guilty verdict Is brought charges that Sadat libelled the United States deliberation before one's down, have we not been taught again and again. peers ssd impartiality ess the that atofioncm will reverse a ' I have always tried to be an optimist about part of the judges, and gran- decree? Could' there be no Israel's future, because Israel has had increas- ting a vehicle for appeal. The basis for reconciliation? The ing support from the American people and latter, protesting any and ail consequence of a negative government.. But Rosenfeld insists that U.S. forms of Intolerance and in- response, aside from being unpolicymakers have been misled. For harsh justice, expressing a desire to just for the defendant, is reality is that Arab leaders believe they can -communicate openly with its potentially dangerous for the overwhelm Israel bir eroding U.S. support followers, and retelling the community. miuvahs of forgiving and Must 1 or any of us be forced Rosenfeld's book deserves a wide audience. to question the decisions of our rabbis because of what might be construed as a failure to be by land, sea, or air fair? I would sooner have a decision be mart* to my disadv a n t a g e ^ w h i c h , i s ir: reproacname on any grounds' than have an advantageous gets you there... 397-6900 decision made which is left suspect. OrveJ Milder • If any of you feel as I, please NadineHale express It openly. If you Fanny Jones disagree, say It openly as well. 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A fact-filled book by veteran correspondent Alvin Rosenfeld demolishes the myth that "moderate" Arab leaders are ready for peace withlsrael. The title, "The Plot to Destroy Israel-the Road to Armageddon," reflects Rosen/eld's terrifying analysis of the real Intentions of Sadat and his fellow Arab leaders whose paclfistlc pronouncements are aimed at seducing American officials and the media Into blaming Israel for the stalemate. Coinddentally, the book, published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, appeared as Secretary of State Vance started his current trip to the Middle East Some 20 years ago, American diplomats said that Arabs secretly whisper one thing into American ears, while they publicly say something else to their own people. The Near East Report has often reprinted many soothing Arab statements for American consumption and contrasted them with the belligerent versions published for Arabs. The Rosenfeld book assembles many statements cited in this publication and the five editions of Myths and Fani, lust puviiaircu ill 1964. But it is no mere anthology of anathema. The book summarizes the action, past and planned, designed to erase Israel from the map. The author assures us that all the facts have been available to every intelligence agency and "much of it is la shocking variance with the things we are being told by our own leaders and the things we accept as truth in news reports." A" competent and seasoned foreign correspondent and diplomatic analyst, Rosenfeld has worked in Washington and other foreign capitals covering many crises for INS, UPI, The New York Post, NBC and The Washington Post. He details, with a minimum of rhetoric and passion, the Arab master plan to erode Israel

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QMAHA - "In the Beginning," a dramatization of the novel by Chalm Potok, ByDavidSchwarta meals. II you want to reduce, syndicated column had a little adapted for radio by Shimon you can continue eating, but story about a romantic affair Wlncelburg, will conclude the The other evening Merv you have to cut out your between Rlna Heaslnger, the Eternal Light Winter Griffin on his television show, Tel Aviv beauty who is Miss Dramatic Series. The prospeaking of his recent visit to Universe and a young Cana- gram which will be presented in installments, airs in Omaha Israel, said he bad told an Every language is a little dian. Wilson, questioning her, at 5:30 a.m., on KFAB radio Israeli that his name Merv unique, of course. For In- apologized — "After all," he G r i l l e fcsti ones been stance, in English, meeting said, "You are a world (ilio Kilocycles) on Sundays. translated In yiddlsh into people, we ask, "How are figure." "Yes, she has one of "Mavln Gribenes," but the you?" In Yiddish, one asks the world's best figures," Israeli didn't know what vas machst du - what are you snapped her Canadian escort. gribenes was, He told the making. Every Jew, it seems, American telelvison_star that is a manufacturer. You visit a Names are words too. Presithey spoke Hebrewin Israel, person in a hospital who can dent Carter has said be not Yiddish. barely sit up and you ask what prefers to be called by his first Yet many Israelis of course his Is making. name — Jimmy. A writer in do know Yiddish - and it the Jewish Dally Forward seem* some Americans, who All of us like to throw is a notes that all of those In the are not Jews, also know some few foreign words In our con- political foreground in Israel Yiddish. versations. We say e pluribus are known by their first Among non-Jews, probably unum or vox populi. We could names. People in Israel don't the class that knows most Yid- say the same thing In English, say Mrs. Meir, but Golda, and dish' are actors. James but saying it in Latin seems to Rabin Is not Rabin, but YitCagney, they say, speaks Yid- do something. I have a friend zhak and Peres in Israel Is dish, l i e actor, by his craft, who goes around collecting Shimon. According to the assumes the role of others, but miniature vocabularies from writer, one can't get anywhere many Americans who are not different languages. A little in Israel until he Is called by Jews seem to know at least a Gaelic, a little SwahlUI, a little the first name. few Yiddish words. . ',, , French, a little Hebrew. He The other day, the New likes to take (he same phrases - Politically, there Is no quesYork tunes carried a little and translate them Into tion that calling the President story about Tel Aviv. It said various languages. 1 wonder If Jimmy is a gain. The best that while Israel also has its he hasn't gotten on to a good name for an American President seems to be a simple boycott movement against the idea. Jewish name. Lincoln for inhigh price of coffee "noshing" with coffee and cake still went Perhaps If we could all talk stance was known as Abe and on as before. The word "nosh" a bit of each other's language, Elsenhower was Ike. Even the was Used as though it was an we couldn't be so anxious to man with the whiskers — UnEnglish word. It is easy to shoot one another In war. cle Sam — imagine him called IIMWfhO IIIMMfN) IIIMtMH) ||lM<t«) understand. There Is no Talking U better than shooting Uncle Aloysius or Uncle II.IIMM *(>«.«•* Mtl^M MMM Wendell. Such names wouldn't English word to really express and far less expensive. do at all, but with a nice short . the Idea. To nosh Is not simply toeat.RU a Hod of sleathy We get fun out of words. The Jewish name, Sam, how can .other day Earl, Wllson: in Ms be help but bfi popular? , ^Jfeli^J^

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OMAHA - It should be no directors of the Associated desert." Bikel maintain, that By Janis Fischer and maintenance directors suprise to anyone in Omaha Councils of the Arts, Chair- Is quite, impossible. "You OMAHA - Several articles who o r i g i n a t e d from JR. LEAGUE MIZRACHI that Theodore Bikel will be man of the American Jewish must explore your roots in the have appeared in the interna- Rumania, Cuba, England. Robert Lovett of the Jewish performing at the Jewish Congress Governing Council, past in order to pinpoint your tional Jewish press about the Family Service will speak at Sam Colick, a consultant at place In tbe present or to be Israelis' need for business adthe Saturday, March 5 Community Center on March the founder of the AJCongress entitled to a future. It does not Arts Chapter and a member of v i c e , t e c h n o l o g i c a l tbe Blue Star Foods Company meeting of Junior League ,27th. the executive board of the Na- work any other way." knowledge, and so on. Gavriel spent some time with the American Mizrachi Women. Bikel, the actor and singer is Bikel will give two perZifroni, during his recent Israelis. "They were vefy The meeting, scheduled for 8 well known, but how many tional Jewish Music Council. Tneo Bikel Is a Renaissance formances on March 27, one at Omaha visit reiterated the eager to get going," Colick ex- p.m. at the Jewish Community people know about Bikel's message. While money is so plained. "They worked Csd*? will fester? s *'? ;"fy -AWAflfcA^ -4h4S%dM0 Afltl^B^lf^B 4%^B ^fcl%^feS)9^ man, a concerned human be- 2:30 p.m. and the other at 8 ing who works In the arts. He p.m. tickets for the two convery, needed and appreciated, - diligently aii day at the piant Late, Late Brunch" at a cost Bike) the man. views bis work atd his life in certs have been selling at a he said, our American and then spent most evenings of $3.25 per person. business experience is in-' back at their hotel going over "To define versatility is to terms of survival. "I amsteady rate. There are still a Make reservations with valuable to the struggling in- notes, and making plans for Gloria Goodman, 333-3351 or capture the essence of Bikel. engaged in an antl-phoenix few. good seats left for the dustrial nation. It has just their own operation. Mrs. Col- Emma Doucet, 392-1159. For, in bis own words, be is not crusade. Many people these evening performance and come to the attention of the ick and I had them for dinner • specialist but a general days insist that their birth was many good seats available for Omaha Jewish Press that at and enjoyed visiting with practitioner in the world of like the birth of the phoenix; the afternoon performance. art. This is reflected In bis suddenly one day they sprang Tickets can be purchased at least one company in our area them. They are an extremely dedicated group of people." ORT multiplicity of talents: Bikel out of the middle of theIfaeJCC. is lending a helping hand. Women's American ORT the actor on stage, screen and Blue Star Foods In Council Mr. Echandi also comBluffs has been involved (or mented on the fine quality of will present a talent show for television, Bikel the social acnearly two years in a program the Kibbutzim members, residents of the Dr. Philip tivist, a man with strong which work^ directly with "They are very intelligent, Sher Home at 2 p.m. on Sun- beliefs and the courage to voice them," according to members of a Kibbutzim. Blue and so anxious to take care of day, March 6 at the Home. Bikel concert co-chairmen Tbe White Crow by James Formal). N,Y. Farrar, Straus and Glrouz, Star, which was recommend- themselves. It was a pleasure Children as well as adults Beanie Coon and Roreoce !«79. S 7 pp. A re-creaUoa of Hitler's early years la Vienna, army service, ed to the Israelis by a private having them here." Kaplan hi* poisonous hatreds and obsessions and finally the political Inindividual in New York, was said, " . . . they are highly will perform in the show which Eisenbug. volvements that led to the Munich puUch or 1>23. chosen because of its diver- motivated, they don't want to features dancing, singing and Btkel uses art as the Hone At Last by Azriel Eisenbcrg. N.Y. Bloch Publishing Co., 1B77.177 sified and complete opera- make any mistakes; I'm sure music. Robyn Glide, chairman of ORT's this years' an- medium for expressing his pp. Sixteen memoirs, historical accounts and stotiet by such gifted tions, according to president they won't." • • .nual community service pro- beliefs. For example, his Israeli writers as S.Y. Agnon and Arie Eliav, recount the return to John Kaplan. The plant, which ject said ORT members will latest record albums are Palestine and Iirael over the past nine decades. John and Bill Kaplan, presicovers seven square- blocks, Jewish Writing Today, Essays, Short Stories And Poems Edited by serve refreshments. Including "Silent No More," the Jacob makes canned goods under the dent and vice president of Sonntag. London. Vallentine; Mitchell, 1974. 216pp. Among the labels of Gage, Blue Star, Pan- Blue Star Foods are nothamahtasben, to Dr. Sher freedom songs of Soviet Jews recurrent themes In the 17 essays, 13 short stories and 17 poems In this try Shelf as well as army ra- Jewish. Reuben Echandi is not Home residents. Any ORT based on tapes smuggled out collection are the Nazi holocaust, the problems facing Israel after 25 members who'can help are re- of the USSR, "For The years at ah independent state, and the question of Jewish Identity In the tions; and- produces frozen Jewish. What are we doing to help quested to call Mrs. Glick at Young," an album for writings of Anglo-Jewish and American-Jewish novelists and poets. goods, Bel Air and Man493-4314. An Orphan's Tale by Jay Neuborgen. N.Y. Holt, Rlnehart and Winston, children, and "The Fifth nerhouse (Safeway),'Top our own? 1976. 26S pp. This beautiful novel is ultimately, a celebration ol life, Cup," a contemporary Seder. Frost (Hinky Dinky) and friendship and family. Spartan (Spartan Stores). A Modem Interpretation. Of Judaism: Faith Through Reason N.Y. An activist in the reform The Kibbutzim members whig of the Democratic Party Schocken Books, 1976.189 pp. A comprehensive statement of the Jewish NEW YORK - The National packages already sent is not and for many years in the religion written from the viewpoint of the layman. are building a factory which ' will produce all sorts of foods Conference on Soviet. Jewry clear, given the wording of the forefront of the Civil Rights Hear O Israel: And Other Poems by Anne Man. Francestown, New Hampshire. Tbe Golden Quill Press, ttTS. M pp. New collection of poems including Kosher meats. Blue (NCSJ) has announced (hat new postal circular." movement, Bikel was anby noted poet, Anne Marx. '"' , . \ Star Foods has helped the the Soviet Union has effective- , This circular Issued by the elected delegate ito the 1968 Torao: A Modern Commeatary-Geneals by GunUier Plaut. N.Y. Union Israelis design,and construct ly banned entry into that coun- International Bureau of the Democratic National Conven1 their own plant, choose and try of matzoh, the unleavened Universal Postal Union, does . tlon and was highly active In of American Hebrew Congregations, 1974.585 pp. A new commentary on the book of tienesls which assume* that the Torah Is a human book writpurchase equipment, train bread eaten by Jews during not specifically Isolate tbe defending the Peace Plank. ten by men. personnel and develop quality., the forthcoming Passover unleavened bread for a ban AHIs«oryOfTteIaTaeUArmy:ll7D-imbyZewSdUff.Sann«Dclsco. . control standards. The plant, festival. This year the first but stipulates that, "The im- Bikel is president of Actor's Straight Arrow Books, 1S74.338 pp. The first basic history of the Israeli which Is located north of •day of the 8-day holiday falls port into the USSR of alimen- Equity Association, a vice Army from the Shromrim who defended the Jewish ghetto* In Russia to Haifa, belongs to a corpora- on April 2. tary doughs, .and products of chairman of the board of the Yom Klppur War of 1973. tion formed by several Kibflour converted into bread, in The Soviet action — in the any postal item whatsoever, is butzim. They will provide supRom, W «oeh._ Hordy Sub-two - A I O I M * ; 99* •odi, flowering plies to their own members, form of a note to the Universal forbidden. Consignment of DogwoodV. 99* Mcti. Crap* vltwt, but their hope is to set up an Postal Union for circulation such product will not be sent 99- •och. P«och Tran. 99" »och ond mony more, S«nd lor 1977 Sprexport business which will to national post offices back to the place of sending Grow*r> Surplui Catalog serve many countries in- throughout the world — came and will be treated in con- ing lilting Barry Plonl» (Strowt»rri*i. SATURDAY blu*b«rrl»i. m e ) , Cannot, cluding the United States, ex- shortly after Soviet officials in formity with the instruction of C h r y i o n l h t m u m i , Saby plained Reuben Echandi. the West had given assur- tbe health inspector." Evergreens, ferns, fcilsgs pisri:. Fruit ond Nuf Tr*«>. Gwanlumt. Quality Food Control Director ances, that matzoh packTHE Clodiolut, Ground Covtrt. lvi«, of the Council Bluffs opera- ages would be permitted Pontivt, Shod* t Flowwtlng Tr«t» The net effect, however, is FINEST ond Shrobi, Vaadabl* Planlt ond tion. Blue Star was paid a fee entry. According to Abraham to block the shipment of mat- Supplln. Send $1.00 ($1.00 rtfun"MMCM by the Kibbutzim in return for S. Karlikow of the American zoh, on the eve of Passover dobl* with firsf order) for cololog to: McCrlrf* OrMnhouu * a series of visits to the Council Jewish Committee's Paris of- and b e f o r e o t h e r arHOUSI WHET" N u r i c r y , l o u t * I , MurBluffs plant, and this. June fice, "some 25,000 individual rangemepts could be made. frmtfcoro.Tn.mit. several employes will go to packages were in preparation "Steamship Bt«f Round" Israel to advise the-.-new for shipment into the USSR for (S«r*d up Iw you by ona of our operators in their1 own com- Passover, through firms fl«ncn-tilrx») specializing i n sending MEDICAL CARE • Western FrJsd Chlckan • Bar BQ Ranch Ribs • "Texas" Cornbread • >Tbe Israeli group was led by packages to the. Soviet Union. Corn on the Cob Ala Comhusker • IN THE HOSPITAL Dr. Slegler, a Sabra who was To date, some 3,000 have been Baked Spuds • Beans 3 Times In One sent from different cities in \.Salad • Spud Salad Ala Farm House • educated in Georgia. 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Book Tells Story of Soviet Jews Reviewed by BUI Behlman

ding library that functioned wailacklng Jn the very Jewish | throughout the USSR and they values and Zionist Ideals they bought the thesis without had. left often comfortable reservations. lives in the USSR to find. fhe soviet Jewish liberation The result was a scries of inThe Ul-will and disenchantmovement, which since 1971 credible, often hair-raising ment on both sides may well has witnessed the repatriation adventures In beroslm that explain why upwards of 60 o( 120,000 Jews to Ibrarf, U a found Individuals and occa- percent o( the Jews currently modem Odyssey that has long sionally whole Jewish com- leaving the Soviet Union on been in search of a Homer. It munities openly defying their Israeli visas wind up In New has finally found one — two, In KGB inquisitors, swearing York rather than Tel Aviv. fact - with the publication of allegiance to Israel and re- But Israel, Bralman insists, " F r o m M o s c o w t o nouncing tneir Soviet citizen- has hardly been the only Jerusalem." 'ship at public meetings; culprit In this tragedy. In fact, Ms. Rass Is an Israeli publishing and broadcasting he places much of the blame author-Journalist, now living their appeals for repatriation on a world Jewry which' he In New York. Brafman, In letters smuggled out to The feels has failed to recognize transplanted to these shores New York T i m e s , t h e the absorption of Soviet Jews from Austria jn tMO, is an Washington Post, Radio as a world Jewish problem. unusual combination of Liberty, Voice of America and In the end, he calls for a Indystriallstlnteljectual who Voice of Israel. reawakened sense of "Klal co-authored a previous book In finely etched vignettes, Yisrael" manifested in a on another aspect of the Soviet hammered out of burnished massive Joint Investment of Jewish question, "Trade for brass, we meet 20-year-old* talent, planning and money by Freedom" and is ranked as Y a s h a K a z a k o v , w h o free world Jewry and Israel as one of the pioneers and challenges the Moscow KGB the only way to meet the seminal .minds of the Soviet to give him a visa to Israel or challenge of absorbing the Jewry movement In the hock him up; Kiev radio Soviet Jews now. in Israel and United SUtes. engineer Boris KochublevsKy the hundreds of thousands Together, they have fashion- who cries "Fascists 1" at more he believes are yet to ed that rarest of books — an Soviet officials at a ceremony come. He feels with imincisive; political-historical at Bab! Yar; Riga housewife pressive conviction that such commentary that reads like a Lynda Slovin, who runs an a partnership will prove the hlghwlre tale of suspense. underground press and salvation not only of Soviet Consider the scenario: It is translating service out of her Jewry but of Israel Itself. June, 1076. The Six-Day War apartment and whose teenag" F r o m M o s c o w to has just ended. A group of ed daughter distributes the Jerusalem" Is a gripping naryoung Soviet Jewish intellec- forbidden wares; Moscow rative and most disturbing tuals and professionals in physicist Boris Zuckerman polemic all wrapped up In one. widely separated places like who tries to use Soviet law to Who could ask. for anything Moscow, Leningrad, Kiev one) defeat the Soviet system and more? It should certainly be Minsk, exhilarated by Israel's almost winds up in a lunatic the most talked-about Jewish smashing victory and shocked asylum, and scores of other book in many a year. by the massive aid openly pro- characters spread across a vided her would-be . exter- canvas as large as Russia minators by the Soviet Union, Itself. Why do the Soviets not have decided they want to go let them go to Israel "rather Israel Develops "home." By home, they mean than shoot them? We will proIsrael, the old-new land of bably never know for certain, New 'Super Glue' their patrimony, the land open i but the authors feel strongly HAIFA - What promises toto every Jew, providing he can , that Soviet fear of Western be known as "super glue" has get there... opinion, their utter shock at been developed by a team of BUt how to get there? The being so openly confronted engineering professors at USSR hasn't yet been and their desire to get rid of Technion here, Israel's world"liberated" and between the the '"troublemakers" before f a m o u s I n s t i t u t e of decision to leave and the ac- their disaffection spread to Technology. Or. Chalm LarchenthaJ and tual leaving stands a vast gulf other ethnic groups had much colleagues in the Adhesion and populated by a suffocating to do with it.... Adheslves Research Group Soviet b u r e a u c r a c y , a The story reaches its have produced a high-energy political philosophy that equates the desire to dramatic peak with the alleg- chemical bond that can link emigrate with treason, and ed 1970 attempt by ten Jews plastics to one another, as well the world's most feared secret and two non-Jews to hijack a as to materials Including police, willing and able to In- Soviet airliner to freedom, an aluminum and fiberglass. The flect draconian punishment on act that galvanizes world opi- new gluing method is said to anyone who steps out of line. nion and ultimately pries open be stronger than the materials Add to that an almost demonic the doors oflhe USSR to large- being bonded. Soviet hatred of Israel and an scale Jewl8h_emlgration. But Among the possible uses of anti-Semitism rooted In the It does not end there. In a t h e n e w g l u e i s t h e soil of Russia since the days of biting epilogue that will win transportation of smaller the czars and you have all the him few friends among the plastic units to a site where ingredients for an "Impossible bureaucrats In Israel's they can be easily linked dream" of truly quixotic Ministry of Absorption. Braf- together, eliminating the need man surveys the Israeli for the transport of cumberdimensions. record in integrating ihe some ODjects. The, Soviets, however, pro- Soviet newcomers and finds it Another Immediate use is In bably never read Theodor woefully lacking. The Israelis, agriculture, where the gluing Herzl, the founder of modern he contends, manifesting little of large polyethylene' sheets, Zionism — if they had, they faith in the moving power of needed In hothouse farming didn't take him very seriously, their own Zionist ideal, neither' methods, can now be acfor the most frequently quoted expected nor were able to nan- complished with a minimum sentence in all hU writings Im m vf'vftthe one he pb^ed to that small ollm who arrived between 1971 Prof. Lerchenthal believes band of followers to whom the and 1976. They simply never that there are Innumberable Idea of a Jewish State at the planned on them and when other applications possible for turn of the century must have -they did arrive, they were met > the new glue, and hopes the often" seemed • a star, light- with everything from indif- method may one day help preyears away: "If you will it, It ference to outright hostility on vent corrosion. is no dream." the part Of left-wing elements, T h e young shock,troops of many of whom regarded them SISTERHOOD LUNCHEON • the Soviet Jewish liDeranon •as socialist apostates. Sisterhood wili hold its next movement in the summer of On the part of manv of the - luncheon on Tuesday, March 1987 had .read Herzl through ollm, there was bitter dlslUu- 8,12:30p.m. Marge Killlon will discuss sj?nn)enroyfer.the fact that underground press and Ien- much of'Israel and Israeli fife* Jkr.lktOnakM 1MBrnmamtt w » w l» Kami »m-

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Omaha '; SERVICES: Friday: 8:15 p.m., Services will be conducted by Rabbi Kenneth Bromberg. Cantor Cham Najman and the Beth El Choir will conduct the musical service. Saturday: 8:30 a.m. — morning ser. Wee. -• Ita.in.-Snanarity service. . 6 p.m.— Mincha-Ma'ariv. Sunday: Morning Servlce9a.m. Weekdayi: Services at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. BARMITZVAH „, Daniel H<M*n»nn ton of Mrs. Marcia Rochman and Stuart Rochman will become Bar Mltzvah on Friday evening. March 4, and Saturday morning, March 5.

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3MAHA - The Century four movement principle for ngers, one of, Omaha's chamber music. outstanding choral groups, Most important to us, Is directed by Mary Higley, will Rossi's role as the pioneer of present a program of music by Jewish music In the Diaspora. Salamone Rossi, Friday even- At a time when synagogue Omaha Omaha DesMolnes ing, March 11 at Beth El im- music consisted of an Temple Israel Children of Israel mediately following services amalgam of many styles and Bath Israel which will start at 8:15 p.m. elements, Rossi undertook to SERVICES: SERVICES: • •I '. Salamone Rossi Is con- reform synagogue music; that SERVICES: Saturday: Minyan 9 a.m. at sidered the most outstanding is to compose entirely new 8:15 p.m. Rabbi Brooks and Friday: Iowa Jewish Home. Rabbi Welnsteln will officiate. Jewish composer before the music. Kabbalat Shabbat 6 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. Minyan There will be an IF YOU ASK 19th century. An important Family Service 8:15 p.m. Mrs. Biber, secretary, 227- f i g u r e a m o n g I t a l i a n ME discussion with open quesRossi was a man of deep The service is conducted by 8601. tions to the Rabbis. Renaissance musicians, Rossi religious conviction with a Rabbi Issac Nadoff and Canis said to have "Invented" the strong sense of tradition. Rabtor Leo Fettman with the Beth DesMolnes bi Leon de Modena, a promiSisterhood will sponsor the Israel Choir. n e n t . f i g u r e of t h e Sabbath Coffee Hour. Trfereth Israel Renaissance, lent active supCONSECRATION port to Rossi's innovations, by Beth Israel Religious School SERVICES: Saturday: introducing choral music to Morning services —11 a.m. Will hold its annual consecra- Friday: 8:15p.m. the synagogue. Rossi even; tion ceremony during services Saturday: Shabbat services at OMAHA - Mrs. Irma tually publishes Ha-Shlrim' On Friday, March 4, at 8:15 9:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. B'NAIMITZVAH Rosenfleld announces the Asher LlShlomo and other Weekdays: 7 a.m. p.m. _ PURIM PLAY Andrea Susan Neff and Jane s marriage of her daughter works. , Members of the Junior Deborah Ned, daughters of Sunday School students, to Hope Sharan, to Mr. Karol DesMoines Choir and sixth grade students Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Neff, be consecrated are: Douglas Gutman, son of Mr. and Mrs. During the 19th century will present a musical will become Bat Mltzvah on Bailen, Mark Kirke, Yechiel BethEIJacob Shjomo Gutman of Bat Yam, Baron de Rothschild came "Flower Drum Purlm" on Friday, March 11 and Satur- Levin, Asher Stoller, Steven Tel Aviv, Israel, on Feb. 3. upon some scattered parts of Sunday, March 6 at 10 a.m. day, March 12. Pitro, Aaron Wax, Dustln SERVICES: Mrs. Gutman, also the Rossi's works and upon his inEveryone is invited. Wax, and Rennannah Weins- Friday: 8:15 p.m. daughter of Stanley Rosen- sistence, a modern edition of Saturday: teln. PURIM CARNIVAL t field, has studied at Tel Aviv Rossi's works was published, USYPURIMFUNFEST Morning service 9 a.m. NFTY will sponsor the an- . Talmud Torah students to University (or the.past three thus rescuing Rossi from Following the Purim Spiel, nual Purlm Carnival on be consecrated are: Phillip Mlncha: 5:45 p.m. years, and plans to enter obscurity. adults and children will meet March 6 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Berman, Mindy Fischer, Sunday: 9 a.m. in the Social Hall (or the USY Activities include costume Jason Franklin, James Monday and Thursday: 6:45 Houston University next In.recent years much insponsored Purim Fun Fest, contests, games, food, raffle Nachman, Eileen Sherman, a.m.; and Tuesday, Wednes- semester. The newlyweds are current- terest has been aroused in which will include carnival and cake walks. Jeffrey Steinberg,. Julie day and Friday 7 a.m. (Rossi and his* music; both ly living in Houston, Texas. type games, bingo (or adults Weiner, Shari Forbes and choral and Instrumental, and lunch. DesMoines Susan Ktrshenbaum. sacred and secular. Omaha The Oneg Shabbat recepDr. Barry Lewis CENTURY SINGERS IN Temple tion, sponsored by Sisterhood, Or. Sher Home CONCERT Wed in Chicago Former Omahan B'nal Jeshurun will follow services. . The Century Singers will SERVICES: CHICAGO Anne May present a program of music by Saturday: Plans Wedding SERVICES: Freeman of Chicago, III. Salamone Rossi, Friday evenFriday: 9 a.m. Men of the communi- , Saturday: '• OMAHA-A May 15 wedbecame the bride of former Morning Services 8:45 a.m. ing, March 11 at Beth El im- ty are invited to the Home to Shabbat Services 8 p.m. •-. Youth services 10 a m Omahatr Dr. Barry Alan ding in Miami, Florida is bemediately following services makeaminyan. Lewis of Berwyn, 111. on Satur- ing planned by David Bramwhich will start at 8:15 p.m. Talmud Class 5:30 p.m. day evening, Feb. 12 at the son of Tarzana, California and Mlncha 6:00 p.m. COUPLES DISCUSSION Ambassador West Hotel in Janet Kay of Miami, Florida. ShaloshS'eudos 6:20 p.m. Lincoln Council Bluffs GROUP / Chicago: Dr. Justin H. Lewis Ma'ariv and Havdalah 6:45 The bride-elect Is the Tifeiall i" Israel Beth El Sisterhood will inof Southfleld, Mich, officiated daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arp.m. B'nal Israel itiate a new* series of proat his brother's wedding. They thur Kay. She is a cum laude SERVICES: grams to begin Saturday even- SERVICES: \ 'Sunday: .. . -m ,,__' are the sons of Mrs. Lou Lewis graduate of Tulane University Friday: :• . . ing, March 12, 8 p.m. at the Saturday: 9 a.m. Morning service 9 a.m. • and the late Mr. Lewis. and is attending law school Services: 8 p.m. home of Anna and Ben Sunday: 9a.m. _<•.• . - Breakfast and Rabbi's study Saturday: The bride is the daughter of there. Wiesman. Services conducted by Mr. group: 9:30 a.m. Mr. and M r s . ; Helman Early Minyan 8 a.m. Sam Sacks. The groom-elect is the son of Freeman of Harrisburg, Pa. Morning Service 9:30 a.m. The evening will begin with Weekdays! Attending her was Yemlmma former Omahans Mr. and Jr. Congregation 10 a.m. a; Havdalah service and will Morning services 7 a.m. MisheU, the brides' cousin. Mrs. Robert Bramson. He is a Mlncha 4:30p.m. continue with a presentation Evening services 4:45 p.m. Omaha Best man was Dr. Raymond U.C.L.A. graduate and was afSunday: 9a.m. by discussion leaders. Judge filiated with Zeta Beta Tau Cantor's Classes: Teplitz of Berwyn, III. Weekdays: 7:15 a.m. and Mrs. Samuel Cooper on B'nal Jacob The couple will reside in fraternity. He attended the the theme: "Justice by the Adas Yeshuron .Saturdays Berwyn where the bridegroom London School of Economics Book: Aspects of Jewish and Lincoln Torah Reading 11:30 a.m. ihas a medical practice and the and will graduate from Tulane American Criminal Law". SERVICES: B'nal Jeshurun bride attends the Illinois Col- University Law School In Monday: The evening will dose with a Saturday: 8:45 a.m. May. His father is a vice presilege of Optometry. Adult Beg. Hebrew 6:30 SERVICES: social hour and refreshments. Sunday: 8 a.m. dent of MCA Television Interp.m. Friday: 7:30 p.m. national. Mr. Kay is a conAdult Adv. 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FOR SALE IN THE MINI-GALLERY: Artist Nancy Robinson will display her water-colors and her pen and ink drawings in the Center's Mlnl-Galiery this month. Miss Robinson Is a Pine Arts graduate of the University of California at Santa Cruz. She has displayed her work in shows in Northern California where she lives now."' AU of her work on exhibit Is for sale. Please inquire at the front desk" for more information about purchasing the art on display.- ' •

Sister Francis Condon, a people who are either apgraduate assistant at the proaching retirement or who University of Nebraska at 'have already retired to plan for the future," Sister Condon urged women in the communi. Early settlers of the new world not only had few furnishings, ty to register for the but they didn't have much in the way of decorations either. So workshops before Wednesday, these resourceful people began painting designs on their belongMarch 9. "These mechanisms ings. The decorating was done with simple strokes using colors provide the support and selfof the earth. confidence an individual Today, tole painting has become so refined, that it's called needs to meet the future effec"decorative painting." The main expression of this art form Is tively," she said. realism. A tole-palnted strawberry looks so real that someone Areas to be discussed Inmight be tempted to wipe off the drops of water on it only to find clude: Women and Finances, them painted on the fruit. Women and the Law, Women Tole painting requires no freehand artistic qualities. Patand their Futures, Women and terns taken from books published especially for tole painters their Health and Women in our along with simple tracing techniques turn a circle into an apple. Society. Through group acTolers paint on wood, metal, glass, masonite, window shades tivities and slide-tape presenand canvas. tations a climate is created in Sister Francis Condon Mrs. Walsh has taught tole painting for two and one half which women can share their years and is currently vice-president of the Omaha Tole Way, a thoughts and identify their Inclub for tolers. Sfye will teach two eight-week courses from 12:30- Omaha, will serve as lecturerdividual strengths In planning 3 p.m. on Mondays and from 9-11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. These discussant for the "Today's their futures. classes are designed for students who have had little or no Woman Workshops," conSister Condon notes that previous knowledge of painting who are Interested in learning ducted under the auspices of brush control and color blending and how to handle paint and the Cultural Arts Department "women can attend a session at the Center. from 9-U a.m. or from 1-3 p.m. draw Ink on glass. on B I X c o n s e c u t i v e Advanced courses for students who have had at least four Noting that "the primary W e d n e s d a y s , beginning months of painting experience and have good brush control and objective of this program Is to March 16. JCC members who color blending, will be offered from 7-9:30 p.m. on Mondays, p r o v i d e f a c i l i t a t i n g attend will be charged $20; from 9-11:30 a.m. and. 12:30-3 P m - on Tuesdays and from 12:30-3 mechanisms which will aid non-members' fee is $30." p.m. on Wednesdays. « , >

TOLEPAINTINGCLASSES Tole painting, an art which originated during the early days of our country, will be taught at the center by Mary Ann Walsh, recognized as a certified teacher by the National Society of Tole and Decorative Painters.

Fee for the course is $13.50 for JCC members and $20 for non-members. Materials needed for class can be purchased from Mrs. Walsh. Classes are scheduled to begin the week of March 14. To register or for more information, contact Sheila Polikov at the Center.

LITHOGRAPHS BY ANATOLE KAPLAN AD exhibit of 20 lithographs by Soviet Jewish artist Anatole Kaplan opens In the Center's Omaha Gallery West this Sunday, March 6. Kaplan's work colorfully depicts characters from Sholom Alelchem's tales, "The Bewitched" and "Tevya, The Dairyman." Born In 1902, Kaplan comes from the same part of Russia as Sholom Alefchem and famed artist Marc Chagall. Kaplan's art brings to life the traditional Russian Jewish folklore of his native region. On loan from New York's Jewish Museum, the Kaplan exhibit will be on view at the JCC through Sunday, March 27. There is no charge to see the display, and it's opentothe public. This exhibit Is sponsored by the Jewish Cultural Arts Council, co-chalred by Mrs. Rennet Wagner and Dr. Martin Wolf. The show Is o n e of several coordinated by the Center's newly established Art Committee, which is chaired by Hedy Gerthman.

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FAMILY ORIENTATION MEETING 7:30 P.M. CAMPFUNSHINE Camp Funshlne will be different this year. A half-day summer camp experience for three, four and five-year-olds, the first of Camp Funshine's two three-week sessions begins Monday, June 27. Under the sensitive direction of Children's Department Director Denlse Greenberg, enjoying and exploring nature will be an Important part of Camp Funshine's program. Most days, the children will be outdoors. Activities will include cookouts, field trips,- nature hikes, arts and crafts, pony rides, weekly Oneg Shabbat

programs, water play and "specialty" days. Additional information will be available soon. But don't miss registering your child for a better-than-ever Camp Funshlne. PURIM CELEBRATION Preschoolers have already celebrated Purlin in a variety of fun ways. They made hamantashen to snack on and masks, hats, groggers and Purim puppets. Cantor Chalm Najman taught the children several Purim SOfigi *Jilcli they sang as they paraded through the Center in their Purim costumes.

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SPRING FUNGI PURIM PUPPET PLAY Members of the Children's Performing Theater will present a special Purim play at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 6 on the Center Stage. Tickets are $1 for adults and SO cents for children.

PONG TOURNAMENT . Fourth, fifth and sixth graders are Invited to sign up for the Hut's pong tournament from 2-4p.m.-, on Sunday, "ENTER LAUGHING" Jeannie GUinsky who plays March 13. There's a sign-up "Enter Laughing," the saga Wanda, one of David's three sheet in the Hut. The winner of a most unlikely would-be girlfriends. Carol Dean Had- 'will be proclaimed Pong actor who stumbles his way In- dlx is Angela and Miss B is Champion of the Jewish Comto show business, opens at 8 portrayed by Linda Moore, the munity Center. More tourp.m. on Saturday, March 12 on other two women In David's naments will be coming up the Center Stage. life. Miriam Shrier and Bob this spring. Details will be The play I: about the LiOvett are David's parents In available in .tire Center Scans. hilarious adventures of David, the show. Mr. Foreman, a messenger boy who decides David's employer, is played MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR he was born to be an actor, by Dave Rosenberg. Seymour A Magical Mystery.Tour played by Dennis Smith. The Goldston as Marlowe will have play was written by Joseph the featured role of a ham acStein who also wrote 'Tiddler tor reduced to running the on the Roof" and. was co- pitiful little troupe with which Mr. and Mrs. Scott Elsenman author of "Plain and Fancy," David makes his debut. Mr;, and Mrs. Terry Hexum "Take Me Along" and other and family' musical comedy hits. "Enter Six performances will run Mr. . and Mrs. Michael J, Laughing" Is based on the. through Sunday March 20. The Jackson and family true-life autobiographical last one Is a matinee. In 1963 Mr. and Mrs. Julius Katzman novel of the same name by and 1964, "Enter Laughing" Mlfhael Siege! and family Carl Reiner about his begin- ran for a year and one day in Mr. and Mrs. John E. Ryan nings on stage.. New York. and family Director Gloria Hensley Tickets are on sale now .at Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A, combines humor with Ihe -Hie Center Stage, box office or Terry and famQy pathos of an atiolsecent com- reservations can be made by Linda Claude .. '» ing of age in the comedy. calling Denise Miller at the JMEsbenshade

will leave the Center at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 8 on a bus headed for a secret destination. Klndergartners through sixth graders are invited to go and bring a sack lunch with them. Beverages will be provided. The bus will be back at the Center about 2:30 p.m. Fee is $3.50 per child. More Information will be mailed. BICYCLE SAFETY WORKSHOP A representative of the Omaha Police Department will conduct a Bicycle Safety Workshop which will begin at 1 p.m. on Tuesday April S. All children in kindergarten through sixth grade are Invited to attend. There will be no charge. Watch for more "Spring Fling" announcements In future Issues ol the Center Scene.

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Jewish Community Center invhM you to play LOUISVILLE JCC RETAINS MIDWEST T E E N - A G E BASKETBALL CROWN The hort team at the Jewish Welfare Board's Teenage Basketball Tournament last month in Louisville, Ky., played well and held on to its title as champions in regional competition. They beat Omaha in the semi-finals, 72 to 54.

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Junior forward Kevin Scudder with 12 points and Mark Saferstein with ten tallies led Omaha against Louisville. Omaha won third place honors by beating Sioux City, la., 57 to 52. Bruce Marko ted the scoring attack against Sibux City with 16 points. Omaha was voted the team displaying the best sportsmanship on and off the basketball court by the atletlc directors, officials and coaches in Louisville, and was awarded the team Sportsmanship Trophy. Another added attraction was a free • throw shooting contest in which Indianapolis, Ind., took first place honors and Omaha came in secondOther teams represented at the Tournament were from Milwaukee, Wi., and St. Louis, Mo. Louisville will represent the Midwest Region at the JWB National Tournament in April in Houston, Tex. WOMEN'S RACQUETBALL TOURNAMENT Newcomer Pat Grefg played brilliantly In the Women's Open Racquetball Tournament last month and walked off with first place. Joanne Katbrein captured second place and consolation went to PatPhalen. All participants in the tournament received a pair of tube socks compliments of the Athletic Department. The Athletic Staff is grateful ' to all referees and volunteers who helped make the tournament so successful.

Tournament play will continue , all day on Sunday, March 13 with finals set for Monday night, March 14. The tournament will be played according to International Racquetball Association rules.' All pairings and playing times will be final. Trophies will be awarded to first and second place winners. Deadline for entries is no • later than 5 p.m. on Sunday, March «. Entry fee is $4 per player and musfsccompasy the entry form below which can be cut out of the -newspaper and mailed to Al Mustdn, 333 South 132 Street, Omaha^fe, 68154.

BINGO 8 p.m. to 7 Saturday, March 6 tSparcoupl* Prizes . /RafrMhmants Four In* card* par coupta.'

SPECIAL EDUCATION SWIMMING About 80 youngsters enrolled in District «6'8 Sj*cW Education Program are learning bow to swim at the JCC. Teaching is "almost on a one-

to-one basis," said BUI Kesling, a teacher at the Westside Learning Resource Center who helps supervise the students. Some of them are also practicing for the Special Olympics for handicapped children which will be In May. Kesling creditied Mary McAllster with organizing an excellent staff of volunteers who help make this program work. He also said'the JCC donates the use of the pool in order "to do something for the kids." Swimming sessions help the children get involved with the community and participate in the social side of things, Kesling said. It gives them a sense of Identity to compete and to be part of a team, he explained.

CPR COURSE Due to the success of the CPR (cardiopulmonary at the Center last November, another class will be offered at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9 and 16. This excellent opportunity to learn a lifesaving technique could decide a life or death situation at any tune. Course fee is $2 for JCC members and $2.25 for nonmembers. Class size Is limited.

FAMILY PASSOVER WORKSHOPS Everything from making haroses, matzo balls and matzo SWIM-A-LAPFOR ISRAEL kugel to learning how to sing ''Dayenu" and "Chad Gadyah" Proceeds from a two-hour will be covered In a series of three Passover Workshops which Swlm-A-Lap Meet beginning will be sponsored by the Youth Services Department thlVmonth. at 1:30p.m. on Sunday, May 15 The workshops are designed to bring families together while will be donated to Israel. InI would like to sign up for tbei they learn the significance of Passover symbols and traditions. dividuals will swim laps for a Men's Class "B" and "C"j In addition to these three instructional sessions, a communityset price put up by their House Racquetball Tourna- wide Model Seder will be conducted. respective sponsors. ment. Participants In the first workshop on Thursday, March 10 will In conjuctlon with the Swlmlearn how to prepare traditional Pesadlckeh delicacies. Due to JWB AIR MAIL SWIMMING A-Lap for Israel, the Youth the fact that the best way to test recipes Is to taste them, Name MEET Department will sponsor a everyone in the workshop will get to eat what they make. For the first time since the Walk-tor Israel'. Contact Jeff A Music Workshop is planned for Thursday, March 17. Music Center opened In 1974, Omaha Lowe for details about the Telephone No. being an Integral part of Passover, this workshop will acquaint JCC swimmers have placed In Walk. participants with traditional songs for the holiday as well as the Jewish Welfare Board's some blessings recited during the Seder. -' Address annual International Air Mall SWIM TO C H I C A G O , On Thursday, March 24, the last workshop will be a crafts- Swimming Meet Brochure. DENVER OR DISNEYmaking session. For instance, family members will learn bow to Swimmers noted are: Seth LAND! make their own ceremonial Seder plates and Kiddush cups using Smiley, first in the 50-yard Zip Code A new Aquatics class, in materials found around most anyope's house. Decorations for backstroke and fourth in the Check Division: c o n c u r r e n c e w i t h the the Seder table will be made, too. "B" ( ) "C" ( ). 50-yard butterfly; David Presidential Physical Fitness All three workshops will begin at 7 p.m. and will be at the Kohll, sixth In the 100-yard in- Awards, will begin at 4:30 Entry fee must accompany Center, • •. reglstratjon dividual medley; Justin Kohll, ptm. on, Wednesday, Mar#» 16, ' Featuring a dessert as well as an Instructional tour: through third In the 100-yard freestyle; Children now taking or the Haggadah, the Model Seder will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Tues- Melinda Ban, first in the 25- formerly enrolled in SwimHOCKEY STARS TO ATday, March 22. Sherry Weinberg and Randi Katieman, co- yard butterfly (she broke the mers or Basic Rescue are TEND JCC CLINIC chairpersons of the workshops and the Model Seder, explained Former stars of the Omaha that It "will be an educational experience. Everything thaj. goes existing record) and first in welcome to take the new class. the 100-yard individual Not only will youngsters Knights hockey team, and on during a Seder will be explained and everyone will par- medley, and Rachel Pred, "swim" to the city of tiie^lr players from ^the Omaha ticipate." All families are invited to attend the Seder. Reserva- fifth in the 100-yard Individual Metro Area Hockey Associachoice to obtain a Presidential tions can be made by calling Jeff Lowe or Denise Miller at the medley. tion will attend a clinic to kick Award, but they'll be having Center. Cost for. dessert will be $1 for adults and 50 cents for ' off the JCC indoor hockey fun playing water basketball The team of Melinda Ban, and water polo, too. league at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, children less than 12 years old. All workshop projects will be things that parents and children Tracy Ban, Nairn Gltnick and March 13 in the gymnasium. All boys and girls in the fourth can do together. Cost to participate In each workshop is 75 cents Terri Rainish were fourth in SPRING CLASSES through sixth grades are in- per person or $1.50 for all three workshops. , the 100-yard medley relay. In Spring classes begin the vited to participate. the same relay, the team of week of March 13. Sign up for Amy Katzman, Barb Rainish. da&Ag now to you won't miss Teams will be organized, TRAVELING NEBRASKA TEENS About 3012 to 16-year-olds will leave Omaha Sunday morning, Tamara Idler and Lauri Her- out. coaches assigned and indoor gym hockey games played June 12 on their way to the West Coast Included on the Travel- man were fifth. ing Nebraska Teens' itinerary are four nights in the Los every Sunday afternoon from A NEW SWIM AND STAY FIT 1:30-3:30 p.m. Pee to par- Angeles, Cal., area, two nights in the San Francisco Bay area, CLASS "B" AND "C" SWIM LAP SWIMMING TIME stops in Denver, Co., Phoenix, Ariz, and Salt Lake City, Ut. ticipate In the league Is $4. MEET While the Aquatics DepartCost of the 12-day trip is $275 per person which Includes roundThe JCC Swim Team gained ment is considering schedultrip bus fare, all meals while traveling, all admissions and in- several first place awards at ing a new Swim and Stay Fit surance. ' ' the class "B" and "C" Swim lap swimming time, they'd A parents information night about the trip will be sponsored* Meet at Westside High School like to hear from men and by the Youth Department at 7:30 p.m. or. Tuesday, March 22. iasi month, ltd'fey Brnu women who are 25 years oid. Parents Interested in finding out more about the trip are invited Kruger, Nann Gitnick, Amy and older interested in an earto attend. Jeff Lowe at the JCC also may be contacted for Maxwell, Holly Schmitz, Mark ly morning swim hour. The details. and Andrea Pana. Amy Max- time has not been set yet so well also achieved an "A" please give your suggestions CORNBELT REGION BBYO CONVENTION swim time In the 50-yard to Jan Gray, Aquatics DepartMore than 70 Combelt Region BBYO members from Iowa, breaststroxe. ment director. Nebraska and South Dakota attended a three-day Winter Regional Convention last month at the omana Hiiton Hoiei. There were 45 from Omaha. ' ' • ' Julie Novak of Ner Tamld BBG and Stuart Shkolnick of AZA Sunday, March 13 5:30to7:30 p.m. No. 100 served as coordinators for the Convention which Freeof Charge featured a variety of BBYO programs. Dinner Slides Drawings Fottearisg dinner o s Friday night. Des Molne? BBYQ led a Come to iearn abouiihis year's ail new camp Session creative Shabbat service.'After services, the film, "Night and Prs««2B«wyL^t^'dfO«''hr^S12S&ttifi!tf«WttUU» Fog11 was shown and^ihen tiicfc was a uioOuSSJOu vf SX session discounts. GYMNASTICS-PARENTS Holocaust. (Children and parents must be presenttowin.) D A Y ^ '• ' ; • / Saturday's program Included serylces, discussion groups on ForWhom? Camp-age children (7 to 14 yearsold) * ' Mother and, fathers are' in- such topics as teen-age alcoholism, Havdallab services and a -and their parents. vited to Parents Day'which dance featuring Roger WJWorgan of KOIL radio station,, will climax the winter gymWhere? Auditorium at the Jewish Community Center. nastic and trampoline pro- CONGRATULATIONSTO... RSVP by Thursday, March 10 by calling Linda at grams. Ribbons will be the Center (extension 27). ' The men of AZA No. i put on a great Pancake Feast last presented on the last day of month. Young women of Omaha's BBG organizations conducted Camp Esther K. Newman services ondiJren servcti i~roVe5y otoinmi uiimcr-?r.r ttefr - - »53SoouiiaiSir«tOmaira,K«irBiniwiM. families at Beth El Synagogue In February. They also invited all Telcphone 402/3344200 members of tb<^ Congregation to an Oneg-Shabbat they summer M t n u : "Foiiuiure," Louisville, Ne 69037 prepared. , r • • ? - ' tai/m-taia

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Deaths EPHRAIM BERGMAN Services (or Ephralm Bergman, 89, longtime resident of Omaha, who died Feb. 10, were conducted in Omaha. Burial was in Golden Hill Cemetery. S u r v i v o r s : Sons: Al (BergiS), Omahs, asd Gabriel (G4bby), Las Vegas; daughters, Anne Bergman, New York City, and Mrs. Stanley (Sarab) Gerber, Omaha; two grandchildren. HANNAH KOOPER ROSE Graveside services were held In Chicago, Feb. 18. for former Omahan, Hannah KooperRose. Survivors: daughter, Susan Spak, Chicago; son, Murray, New York; sister, Mrs. Morris (Celia) Katelman, Mrs. Mrs. Murray LJpton. New York; eight grandchildren. SARAH LANGER Services were conducted Feb. 25 for Sarah Langer, age 85. RabbfNadoff officiated at Golden Hill Cemetery. Survivors: husband, Louis Langer; daughters, Mrs. Louis (Mollie) Oelman, Mrs. Morris (Bess) Becker; sister,

OMAHA - Private funeral and three great grandRevs Klalman, Israel; four services were held on Tuesday children. , grandchildren, two great Feb. 22, at Temple Israel for Zerlina Killer, age 90, Mrs, grandchildren. Haier, who died Sunday, Feb. 20 was a resident .of Omaha ABRAHAM FISCHER since 1904. Son, Harold "Skee" Fischer Featured in the Jewish was' inadvertently omitted Press Passover edition ol 1976, from the list of survivors in Zerlina lived through a time of tost tfeeVa Jewish Press. great development in Omaha. Married to Louis HUler in JAKE RUBACK 1910, they eventually bought a Graveside services were home on 52nd and Howard, held Sunday, Feb. 27 at Plea- Zerlina was active in Temple sant Hill Cemetery for Jake activities and a sewing group Ruback,age83. that made clothes and baby Survivors: wife, Betty; son, layettes (or newcomers and Norman, Dallas; daughters, families thai needed help. Mrs. Meyer (Libby) Kaplan. The Killers had two Mrs. Danny (Mary Lou) Goodman; brother, Edward; children, Richard (Dick) and sisters Mrs. Harris Sirinsky, Margery (Mrs. Edward Z. Skokle, III., Mrs. JackSaylan; Rosen). Mrs, HUler Is also surZerlina Hlller eight grandchildren, two great vived by four grandchllren grandchildren.

HERMAN FRIEDLANDER Services were held Friday, Feb. 25 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, for Herman Friedlander,age91. Survivors: wife, Ida; son, Morton; daughter, Mrs. Harold (Lillian) Stern; five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren.

Omahans in The News Herman Rubin, assistant executive director of the Jewish Community Center has been elected vice president of the West Central Chapter of the National Association of Jewish Community Center Workers. This chapter represents 21 JCCs. Judy M. Llbowski has returned home after com' Dieting 28 months of service in the U.S. Army. While in the army she served in South Carolina, Georgia, California and Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Nearenberg, Lucille Nearenberg and Susan and Julie Katz attended the Bas Mltzvah of Myra Jtelene Nearenberg on Feb. 18, Kansas City. Daughter ot Mr. and Mrs. Martin Nearenberg. Myra Is the grandaughter of

Berek to Speak At Club Dinner FREMONT - Samuel I. Berek of Fremont, will be the featured sscs&sr st the ssnusl Norfolk, Nebraska Sertoma Club awards dinner to be held Saturday evening, March 5, at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn. Toe Norfolk Club will present Us '.'Service of Mankind" award to Fay Gordon of Norfolk. Berek was the first recipient of the award. A native of Fremont, Berek is a past district governor and regional president of B'nal B'rith. He currently is the Mid-America Council, Boy Scouts of America, chairman on Jewish Scouting. He is the recipient of the highest adult Jewish Religious award in scouting, "Shpfar". Berek Is the author of over 1Q0 patriotic' awt reUgipusj>agaaM3. ^ *•.»'>

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the Milton Nearenbergs. Dr. and Mrs. Sidney Nearenberg, former Omahans now of New York, also attended the family gathering. ,

Dr. Barney Kadis, professor at the school of Dental Medicine Blomedical Sciences at Southern Illinois University has completed a year of study at the University of California Medical Center in San Franc i s c o . His research developed a method for Isolation of bone cells to stody horrr.or.sl Influences and the metabolism of these cells. Dr. Kadis will attend a meeting this month of the international association for d e n t a l r e s e a r c h In .Copenhagen, Denmark at which he will read a report of his findings. Dr. Kadis is the son of Mrs. Max (Nellie) Kadis of Omaha. Rabbi MyerS. Krlpke Is giving a series of four lectures on "Judaism—Odyssey of a People aind a Faith" In the Program s r Adult Christian Education sponsored by the Chaplains of the Strategic Air Command. Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks addressed, the. North AnarScaa Baptist Seminaries in Sioux Falls on March 1. His topic was "Literature of the Old Testament". His appearance was sponsored by the Jewish Cnatauqua Society, the educational arm of the National F e d e r a t o n of T e m p l e BK^!*oQdsjKh!ch.5*ek3 to.. Improve ihterfaith relations by endowing college credit courses and sponsoring lee- * lure? on Judaism throughout

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OMAHA - A nationally known urban planner, Julan Levi, will speak on behalf of Mike Albert and his candidacy for mayor March 8 at a stag dinner sponsored by former mayor Eugene Leahy, according to dinner co-chairmen Charles Monasee, Han Slosburg, Murray Newman and Steven Simon. Levi, chairman of the Chicago Planning Commission, spearheaded a major revltalUatlon effort In Chicago's Hyde Park area which netted about $200 million in private investment, Simon said., ,, ,

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He is a former vicechairman of the White House Task Force on Cities. He obtained a Ph.D. degree from the University of Chicago and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Chicago Law School and is known for his leadership In urban development policies relating to Chicago, Boston and ' other cities, according to Simon. Levi, a brother of former U.S. Attorney General Edward Levi, Is a professor at the University of Chicago and author of numerous books and articles on municipal and educational problems. -• All males of the community have been Invited to the March 8 dinner, scheduled for the Highland Country Club.

Search On for Lawrence Randall Nogg, Tech Students son of Mr. and Mr. Alvin OMAHA- A fifty-year class Nogg, has been named to the Dean's List ot School of Com- reunion Is being planned by munication at the University the Tech. High School class of June. 19Z7. of Texas at Austin. All Jewish members of the class have now been located Bobble Sue Feinberg, a with the exception of the freshman at Arizona State following: Sarah Barney, University, has been named to Marian Corenman, Louis the Dean's List and has been Glazer, Manuel Hartz, Blanselected for membership In che Lazerwitz and Charles Alpha Larada Delta, the Rubin. scholastic honorary organizaIf anyone has any information. tion about the present address She is the daughter of Mr. of these people, please call and Mrs. Stanley Feinberg. Nathan Fine, 453-3708.

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Thanks to the students of Beth El's Talmud Torah, a great number of older adults were remembered with Shalach Mones gifts for Purim, particularly * those who attended the AAondoy and Thursday t groups this week, residents of the Sher Home, and , those in hospitals and rest homes. Also some Isolated individuals in their own homes received their lovely hand made baskets lilted with fruit and hamenthashen. Todah Robah for o real mitzvahl Call the United Woy of the Midlands Volunteer Bureau at 342-8232 if you want to offer your services as a volunteer. Bored and restless? Invite a friend or neighbor in to share a potluck dinner or lunch. Even spinach borsch* and a baked potato shored with company tastes better than when eating alone. Some tickets are still available for the Theodore Bikel concert for members of the Monday group for $5.00 each. Other older adults may purchase the concert tickets at the beginning price of $8.00. Because of the generosity of an anonymous donor, ten older adults will be guests at the concert. ***** The Visiting Nurses Association sponsors a Health Maintenance Program at- the A,V. Sorenson Library, 48th and Cass, Tuesday, I to 3 p.m. and Friday, 9 t o l l :30 a.m. Sunday's Purim Carnival at Beth El includes Bingo after the 10 a.m. program, carnival and lunch. Older Adults are invitedto come with their families and friends.

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Trouble Brews in Jerusalem over Sabbath Sports I recently attended a game at Ramat Gan where the Israel National team played and beat the Bayern-Munlcn team,'2-0, JERUSALEM — Several weeks have elapsed since the Israel] and there were something like 25,000 people there on a Wednesgovernment collapsed and is now operating on a standby basis day evening. This fact illustrates that Israeli sports enthusiasts, until the elections which are slated for May 17. The fall, basical- if they have to, will attend their soccer matches in the middle of ly, came about as a result of the fact that the religious body ob- tbe week. jected strenuously to the fact that Premier Yitzhak Rabin and Cabinet members desecrated the Sabbath by attending the ar- ~ Years ago when Ben Zvi was head of the government, prior to rivaloisome F-15 American planes at Ben Gurion airport. the actual founding of the State, be arranged for the National Rabin contended at the time that the ceremony was over 17 League to play its games on other than a Saturday with the minutes prior to the oncoming of the Sabbath, but the National understanding that the existing leaden would pay a few English Religious Party insisted he was warned not to go ahead with the Pounds to tbe teams. This conUnued for a few weeks and then ceremony as it would cause Sabbath observers to violate the Ho- the Pounds became scarce and were not paid, so soccer games ly Day, which they ultimately did. As a result, Rabin was forced resumed play again on Saturday, and that has been the custom to drop the three NHP ministers from his Cabinet, and the up- ever since. shot is that Israel is working with a standby government. The question of desecrating the Sabbath is a touchy one at all At one time it was anathema to play Friday night basketball times, but when the State was founded, Ben Gurion, certainly - even in Tel Aviv, but now this desecration of the Sabbath is far from a religious observer, agreed vigorously that so far as scarcely noticed and some of the National League basketball the government was concerned it would never violate basic contest are played Friday. The one exception is the Ellzur teams Jewish religious tenets such as observance of the Sabbath by the which never did play on the Sabbath and still don't. government and the observance of kashruth In the army. He The point Is, if a segment of the population can manage was strict in this dictum and observed his own convictions in the assume that the whole country could do with a coraplete.day of matter. Israelis bellve they are on a slx-dsy work vesk, %-hich in reali- rest. However, the sports <?««lots argue they don't have that kind ty is not quite so since so much time is spent idling on Jobs and of time in Israel and It Is mandatory for their sports teams to taking breaks during the business day. But who are we, the play on the Sabbath to satisfy their wants and desires. members of the galut, to complain about this matter? Several years ago, during one of the Maccabladr, I visited tbe Right now the city of Jerusalem is in the throes of an argument which threatens to mushroom into an affair such as only Mayor of Beersbeba and engaged him In conversation concerning sports In his community. He was an old-style Utvak who was Israelis are capable of creating. accustomed to attending the synagogue ever? Saturday. Mayor -Teddy Kollek is insistent on building a hew soccer stadium located in the heart of the religiously' populated area He told me oneof the strangest stories I have ever heard in my around Ramat Eshkol. The residents in that area are opposed to sports coverage, although nothing surprises'me in Israel, nameIt, and NRP members all over the country are violently against ly, that the Mincha services on Saturday afternoons, during the this proposed building of a new stadium in the heart of a section soccer season, were held right after lunch, around 12:30, so that that is noted (or its religiosity. Actually, Jerusalem can ill afford people could go to tbe synagogue and then to the soccer field to a new stadium, supposedly costing IL70 million. watch Ike Beersbeba team play. After the game was over, the fans then returned en masse to their respective synagogues for There is a stadium at Hebrew University that would be more Maariv services, concluding the Sabbath. At least in those days than adequate for the large crowds who want to attend soccer the soccer fan was an attendee of the synagogue. Today, of games In Jerusalem.but there Is a stipulation by the donor of course, this is out of the question., -..•"'.,- '•' , . the stadium that it is not to be used for sports on the Sabbath Consequently, Israeli soccer matches in Jerusalem are held in The Irony in Israel's sports program Is that when basketball two 7,000-seat-capaclty stadia. and soccer teams go abroad to play, It Is written Into their contracts they cannot play Friday night or Saturday. For consistent The question is raised why must the soccer games In Inconsistency you must doff your yarmulka to the Israelis; Jerusalem be played on Saturday if the NRP is going to make such a to do about it? A schedule'could be arranged in such a way that the Jerusalem teams since they play on Saturday, should play all their away games on Saturday and arrange to J.F. BLOOM & COMPANY play their home games on Wednesday nights or Saturday nights 4431 No. 20th 2701 No.SOth at Hebrew-University, where lights could be Installed much 461-4000 39M222 cheaper than an outlay of IL 70 million. ~ By Haskell Cohen

Sprinklers Installed OMAHA - Ben Laub. director of the Dr. Sher Home reports that Installation of an Automatic Fire Sprinkler System for fire protection coverage has been completed with monies from tbe Homes endowment funds. The above photograph shows the completion of tbe installation by Continental Fire Sprinkler Company.

Lincoln Lights By Estelle Rosenberg Tifereth Israel Jr. Congregation sponsors for tbe iscsths of' February and March a r e . the following: Mmse. Leonard Mozer, Brln Kushner, Arnold, Norman

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Grandparents are Gene and Fritz! Teipner; of Winnipeg. Great grandmother is Sylvia Teipner of Council Bluffs. Ronald Is director of Promotion 2sd Infonsstiss fcr the Manitoba Deparmeht of In. dustry and Commerce.. The Council Bluffs chapter of Hadassah will bold a board meeting, on Wednesday, March 9, at 11 a.m. It will be followed by the regular meeting at 12:30. The program will be p r e s e n t e d by D o r o t h y Strohbehn, Councilwoman, and former mayor of Council BiuffS;.-",. The meetings will be held at the. home of Mrs. Selwln Suvalsky, 311 Kenmore Avenue. Dessert and coffee will be served. Guests are welcome.

Rosenberg, Nate Simon and Morris Maline. The monthly meeting of the Lincoln Chapter of Hadassah will be held March 15 at 12:30 p.m. in the Tifereth Israel Synagogue Social Hall. A dessert; luncheon will;be catered by Mrs Ruth Bricker and her committee. Mrs. Jeffrey Mellen, program chairman, will introduce dr. Joe Seger, visiting archeology professor, at the University of Nebraska, at Omaha who will speak of the "Findings at Lahar Site in Israel.":"- ;":";.',--: - "' " Two exchange high school students, Sarith Bacher and Vaniv Davidson of Haifa, Israel are visiting in Lincoln from Feb. 27 to March 6. With Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Wishnow and their daughter, Janice, the students will visit South Bast High School and with Mark Simon and Dr. and Mrs. Nathan Simon, they will visit Bast High School. Tbe «!udes!« will mnitp television a p p e a r a n c e s on " T h e Women's Show;" and meet with Governor J.J. Exon and the Legislature. They are also involved with the USY Purim Plans.

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Omaha Celebrates Purim OMAHA-"Among all the . festivals of the Jewish calendar, Purim is the holiday (or unrestricted Joy and good fellowship. Purim was given over to this light-hearted revelry because like no other holiday, It commemorates a smashing victory over the condemnation of J e w s , characteristic of bigots In every country and every age." (Quoted from the Beth Israel 'Bulletin.) Purim is being celebrated by many In Omaha. The synagogues will Include reading of the Megillah during evening services on Thursday, March 3 and during early morning services on Friday, March 4. Beth Israel sponsored a carnival last Sunday highlighted with game booths and two ornately d r e s s e d c l o w n s grteurij the crowds. SYO students are delivering' Shalach Manot baskets today Beth El Junior choir members and sixth grade students will present a musical "Flower Drum Purim" Sunday, March 6 at 10 a.m. which i s open to the public. USY will sponsor a Purim Fun Fest the same afternooninthesoclalhaU. • For tbe first time In two years, (since the tornado), NFTY will boM a carnival la the Milder Conference Center

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BETH EL-USY Beth El Junior Choir members and sixth graders will present a production of "Flower Drum Purim" at 10 a.m. at Beth El. The play Is open to the public. Beth El USY members will sponsor a Purim Fun Fest beginning at 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 6. Plans include carnival games, raffle, cake walk, fortune teller sad flints. A traditional lunch Including Hamantaschen and falafel will be served. All members of the community are invited to the day's activities. NFTY Carnival. NFTY members at Temple Israel are planning the first Purim carnival In two years (since the tornado), to be held Sunday, March 6, The public Is invited to Participate in games, raffles, and tournaments. Lunch will be available throughout the event which begins at noon and will

at Temple on Sunday afternoon, March 6. The Jewish Community Center nursery school children are busy preparing for PurUn,_ On Wednesday they made Hamantaschen which they will eat at their Purim party today, Both sessions of students will parade down fl» Cffl»»rti tans. ID costumes. The Children's Performing Theater will present a special Purim play, "Purim Puppets" on Sunday, March 7, from 4-5 p.m. Participants include klndergartners through sixth graders. The play, which is open to tbe public will cost (1 for-adults and 60 cents for children. The Senior Citizens will also celebrate the holiday. At the regular Monday, March 7 meeting, a King and Queen will be selected. Lunch will include Hamantaschen. Tbe Jewish Day School students will go In costume to the Dr. Sber Home on Friday, Purim day. They will bring Shalach Manot baskets which • they h a v e p r e v i o u s l y decorated and filled with Hamantaschen and fruit. The children will entertain the Hone residents with skits and songs. OUT members and- their itmilie* *re presenting a special program for residents' of the Slier Home on Sunday March 6, at 2 p.m. Songs, skits and dances are being coordinated by chairman, Robin' Click. LOVE Is giving a Purim, party at the Home on Saturday, March 5. A surprise program is being planned. "Purim has particular significance for our day. Not only Jews, but air persecuted minorities, will find In It a'day of light and hope. For all men and nations must strive to make the world a better place to live in and a better world can only be achieved by guaranteeing to si! people everywhere their God given rights to live and to create and to make their own distinct contributions to the advantage of civilization." For regularly updated Winter Road Conditions G«!S

Pianist Gary Graff man Will Appear at Joslyn OMAHA - Pianist Gary Graffman and French horn soloist Barry Tuckweli will share the final performance of the 1977 Tuesday Musical Series on March 9, at8p.ni., at Joslyn's Wltherspoon Hall. , Graffman, a child prodigy, made his critically acclaimed debut with Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra at the age of 18, He went on to win the national Rachmaninoff as well as the Leventritt Competitions. He has studied with Vladimir Horowitz and Rudolf Serkln and has become a superstar among today's elite circle of international concert pianists. Graffman has performed on six continents, playing over 100 concerts a year. Barry Tuckweli, who will be sharing the program with Graffman, is an Australian who has made his home and r e p u t a t i o n in London. Tuckweli has achieved what was once considered impossible in tbe music business; he has made the French born a popular and profitable concert instrument.

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He has performed exOMAHA -r Jeff indSuzy Kirsenbaum study the new' camp clusively as a soloist since brochure. They are the first campers to register for tbe 1977 1988, and many new works are .camping season of Esther K. Newman, according to Robert being written for him because Gunmen, camp director. "We took forward to an exciting cam- he has virtually singleping season and hope many prospective campers will take ad- handedly brought the French vantage of tbe early registration incentives we are offering," born to tbe forefront as a solo Instrument with the orchestra. Gummerssald. (JPPhoto) The concert audience is ln-

Auditions Announced For Third Center Play OMAHA - Open auditions for Arnolds Perl's "THE WORLD O F SHOLOM ALEICHEM" will be held, Sunday, March 13, from 2-5 p.m.; and Thursday, March I7.from7:30-10p.m.

of it at the Omaha Playhouse some years ago. Her work will be familiar to Omaha audiences ' from her many fashion and style shows, as well as her association with Brandies Stores, for whom she is Fashion Coordinator.

The play, directed by Elaine Jabenis, consists of three related one-acts, and requires a cast of at least four women, eight men, and two young men or boys. Each act may be individually cast, or actors may be, asked, to play more than esc role. Elaine Jabenis has had a long relationship with "SHOLOM ALEICHEM." having directed a production

Arnold Perl, who adapted the play from Yiddish stories, one traditional, one by Isaac Loeb Peretz, and one by Sholom Alelchem, followed the success of this play with another, "Tevya and His Daughters." This play latter appeared as "Fiddler on The Roof". For further information call Jack Schmidt at 334-8200.

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Gary Graffman vited to attend a reception for the two artists, Immediately following tbe performance, In the Floral Court of the Joslyn Art Museum given by the Board of the Tuesday Musical.

Omahans In Business Marc Romanlk has joined Craftsman Window Coverings, Inc., as General Manager of Its wholesale subsidiary, Mid-America Custom Company. He will be responsible for distribution of products In a six state area. Janet Wlntroub of the Omaha Lace Laundry was elected president of the Nebraska Drycleanenr and Coin Launderers- Association at their annual convention Feb. 12-18. . «, Ms. Wlntroub is believed to be the first woman to hold this high of a position in a trade organization in the Textile Maintenance Industry.

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Des m oines Rabbi Jay Goldburg Replies to Det factors By Rabbi Jay B.Goldburg - Editor's Note - The extracts which follow are from the text of Rabbi , GoMburg's sermon, entitled "The Goldburg-Peled Affair - The Glory and Shame of Our Jewish Community.''-The sermon was originally delivered at Temple B'nai Jeshurun In Des Moines, on Friday, Feb. 11, 1977.

I come before you this Sabbath to talk about a highly emotional issue. Originally I had no intention of airing this matter in public; however, rumor, innuendo, slander and personal threats Impel me to present what I hope will be a balanced appraisal. Through the years 1 have been in communication with members of the American Friends Service Committee. During the Viet Nam War I shared their philosophy of dissent and admired their humanitarian endeavors. My relationship with the Friends evolved in this natural way of sharing common concerns. In recent years, the American Friends Service Committee »' (AFSC) has focused its concern upotf the Middle East. As I understand their intention, they hope to encourage the articulation of conciliatory and moderate points of view. I have read the Near Eastern literature of the Friends and have shared with them my concerns and disagreements. In mutuality we openly discuss the issues and are transparent In our convictions. About (wo months ago a friend from the Friends informed me that Major General Mattitlyahu Peled would be in America under their auspices. Mattitiyahu Peled served in the Israeli Army for 20 years. Ke left the Army with the rank of Major General and received his Ph.D. in Arabic studies. He is currently chairman of the Department of Arabic Studies at Tel Aviv University and a leader of the Israel Council for IsraeliPalestinian Peace. After being informed that Dr. Peled would be free for a few hours I replied that I would like to invite him to our home for an evening of open sharing with some Jewish friends. I was meticulous in preparing an invitation list that embraced every • philosophy of the political spectrum. I wished to expose those attending to Dr. Peled's political philosophy and in turn expose him to the latitude of thinking in America. I composed the letter of invitation with care and transparency, wanting to clarify five points. . , 1.1 specified that the invitation was persona!. 2.1 was candid in giving information about the Friends' sponsorship of the General's trip. 3.1 tried to clarify my role as a mediator between the Friends and those invited to our home. 4.1 indicated that 1 was not in concurrence with everv political stance of the Friends. , '; """ 5.1 tried to create an ambience of mutual appreciation and : .respect , ' : ',;-:.:.. . The following are my philosophical premises for the Dr. Peled invitation: .1 1. Judaism and the pursuit of truth are not in conflict. 2. It is essential to hear all responsible perspectives on this sensitive issue to help us formulate a carefully considered conclusion. '.-:'. ' • 3.1 personally believe that the initiative for peace in the Near East maylstem from any morally concerned person, organization or source. • I anticipated a spirited philosophical and political discussion of the issues. That I expected and welcomed. Soon after the letters were received our Jewish Community responded in glory and in shame. May I begin by sharing the positive responses. Throughout the "i controversy Mr. Matthew Bucksbaum and Mr. Milton Brown unequivocally upheld my right to freedom of speech and the privacy of our home. . I received three phone calls of concern and succor. Several persons called or visited with me explaining why they disagreed with my stance and would not be at our home. While they supported my freedom of speech and right of privacy, they —iinrugiiii'uiiy and rationally disagreed witil iiie. refiifijra the ultimate benefit and glory of the Dr. Peled visit was that, for the first time in memory, it occasioned a mutual sharing and sensitive listening to two sides of the issue by those' of different political persuasions. Others were highly critical of Dr. Peled and me. I shall first focus upon the criticisms of Dr. Peled. After the guests left our home I mentioned each criticism to him. I shall relate bis " reponses to each criticism.. Several persons inferred that anyone who invited or listened to Dr. Peled sympathized with the extermination plans of the PLO and was betraying Israel. May-we keep in mind that General Peled was prepared to give his life for Israel on many '-^ftCfStWrr'-Hf s^'fiiiimiir. iha siihininnf 187?. ho rwoivoH signals from the I M J n d j c a t t o thata processolchange wasJaking place in the organization.~ '•"'" . In December of 1975 Dr. Peled helped to form the Israel Council for Israeli-Palestinian Peace and in July he, with several Israeli doves and two members of the Knesset, met with a delegation of the PLO in Europe. He went with misgivings because of the PLO adherence to the National Convenant, which states that the existence of Israel was null and void. Dr. Peled received from the PLO delegation a favorable reaction to the jnanUestojoI the Israel Council, especially with regard to the recogniflonof Israel.lf therels; a muKiWyTJr.FcTed Is hopeful for rapprochement If Israel and the Palestinians do not recognize one anothers aspirationsinordinate sufferiisg may en-

sure. Another criticism was directed at the PLO. Are they not murderers and terrorists? Dr. Peled replied that at one time he was considered a terrorist. He says that for seven years Israel refused elections on the West Bank. They expelled local leaders, driving them to desperation, thereby helping to spawn the PLO. Seven years were wasted and it is too late to go back to the conditions of 1967. At Rlad the PLO was unanimously recognized by the Arab world as spokesman for the Palestinians. In the elections on the West Bank the candidates who were elected pro-

me, even though I am not now nor have I ever been, a member of the Friends or Breira, and do not entirely agree with the Middle East stance of the Friends. Those who raised the spurious issue of guilt by association should carefully examine their consciences and research more reliable sources in order to reach a more balanced and truthful perspective about Friends and Breira. Several persons asked me how it would look, in this hour of sensitive negotiation which must find us united, if on the Mary Jane O'Dell Presents Television Show, Dr. Peled says he is inelmiiiru tlnrFLG fia Utch' iptikcfjiiiaii. Isi'ar; liiay eitijer <HH5vited to a meeting at the home of itafabi Jay Goldburg. I have no tinue to occupy and subjugate, absorb the Palestinians into the Idea what Dr. Peled will say (in his pre-taped show). I imagine Jewish state, give the West Bank back to Jordan (thereby causthat if the public hears be is meeting in my home it will conclude ing suppression of the Palestinians), or permit selfthat the Jewish Community is a free, democratic, pluralistic one determination by the chosen leaders of the Palestinians, thus receptive to many points of view. Is this not what separates us helping to put an end to the blood-spilling. from some other totalitarian regimes that do not permit Dr. Peled referred to our catch 22. Israel says that that the freedom of speech and dissent? PLO refuses to revoke the National Covenant. Yet when Israel Many Informed me that the Friends constantly misrepresent, permits elections it does not accept the conclusion that the PLO manipulate, and will turn In a list of all who were at our home. is the spokesman for the Palestinians. Thus there is a double No one ever presented any evidence of these accusations. bind. Israel says it will talk to the Palestinians yet when the Some of our invited guests were intimidated by persons who Palestinians choose the PLO as their representatives Israel said that the names of those present hi our home would be used refuses to talk to them. It Is difficult for the PLO to redefine its In subsequent publications. The Friends' representative, Ms. position-without a similar process in Israel. Carol Stutzman, who was Dr. Peled's escort, gave me her abSome criticized Dr. Peled's Council as illegal and Irresponsi- solute assurance that such was not the case, and she further said ~bte Sayijig tiiai Only the cicCicu GuiCiBia HlSy- Speak Ivt the that she only knew one couple at our boras, and that, only • government Dr. Peled openly admits that the Council Is com- because her husband worked with the person. I personally would posed of private citizens who do not presume to speak for the never reveal or give the list to anyone. Israeli government. In November a proposal was introduced in I believe we are dealing with a double standard. the Knesset to censure the Council on two grounds. On several occasions I have noticed unintentional misrepresentations in our Jewish Press and have written letters 1. It Is illegal for citizens to meet with the enemy. indicating my objection. I am sure the Friends are subject to the 2. The Council is subvcrtlsing the security of Israel. In the final vote the majority in the Knesset defeated the same zealousness. and occasional mistake or unintentional misrepresentation.' resolution, thus defending (he right of the Council to exist. Dr. Peled informs the government of the Council's contacts In his series in Sh'ma, "For Dissent on Israeli Policy," Rabbi and conversations with the PLO. Thus, when I asked Dr. Peled Borowltz writes, "Almost all Jewish newspapers in the United about the accusation that he was sabotaging the government, he States are part of the Federation - UJA structure, thus they cansaid "They do not think this, for we keep them Informed." not afford to open up Issues." In Its December 23 Issue, the I heard criticism that Dr. Peled is a Communist or aligned Jewish Telegraphic Agency reported the framework for the with Communist elements or interests. Dr. J*ei«S responded that Friends' peace conference. The article mentioned every stipulahe is not a Communist, nor is he aligned with any Communist tion except one — the Friends' support of the right of Israel to members or philosophies. He said that this was another attempt survive — a rather blatant omission. In a letter to the editor, to smear. He further said that the Communists refuse to have John Sullivan, associate executive secretary of Friends, iwrote anything to do with the Council because of its manifesto state- this replay which I shall quote in part: ment which says, "The State of Israel will preserve, her in- ; "DearSir: ..,, • ., alienable link to Zionism and to the Jewish people throughout * "Dr. Polakoff listed four of the five framework points which the world..." The Communist will not accept'this Interpreta- we asked all co-operating organizations to' accept before agree: tion of Zionism. . ing to sponsor the conference. Parenthetically, may I add that If Dr. Peled were ar Com"The point which the JTA story omitted reads: 'State of Israel munist or had been associated with the Communist Party in has a right to security within its 1967 borders...' , Israel, and if I felt he were a morally concerned person devoted , "The result of these omissions is to leave an Implication that to the survival and peace of Israel, I would have invited htm into the AFSC Is anti-Israeli. This we utterly reject We have been our home. ' unwavering in full support of the right of Israel to be a sovereign Some questioned why Dr. Peled was in America and not hi state. Israel, he informed me that he Is currently on vacation from Tel "Our guilt, If any, is for wanting Israel to be able at long last to Aviv University and has a desire to speak to the American live securely and in peace with her neighbors. Jewish Community. He is deeply disturbed by the distortions "It would be a further misunderstanding to assume that the and misrepresentations In the American Jewish-Community AFSC seeks to adance the cause of the PLO..." and is here to provide correct Information. I am sure none of us (Signed) John A. Sullivan wants to'emulate the-Soviet example of limiting freedom el Associate Executive Secretary for movement and freedom of speech. Information and Interpretation He said that every other Jewish Community in the Western I am merely suggesting that error and distortion are not conWorld has provided an open and free forum for the airing of all fined to any one organization or paper. sides of the issue. He appeared deeply saddened that only in I was criticized for having the meeting in our borne rather America official Invitations are not extended by the mainline than In an open forum where all views would be heard. I elected organizations of the Jewish Community. American Jews are • not to use a public forum because I felt that Invective and thereby deprived of hearing conciliatory, pacific views and are vituperation would attend this emotional Issue in a public arena. only exposed to the more conservative political philosophies. I concluded that the quiet and privacy of our home was more He has been viciously criticized for his association with the conducive to a rational exchange and sensitive listening. Amerivoii Friends Service Committee. Ite replied that he has Although I invited to car home guests of every political perbeen in contact with the Friends for years and has never found suasion I was sorry that those of the more conservative faction them anti-Jewish; quite the contrary, he finds them objective chose not to attend. They were free to attend or not to attend. and fair. Had they come to our home, I think they would have learned At this point I would like to mention some of the criticism from Dr. Peled as he would have learned from them. directed against me. I was told that I was being used and I find it difficult to accept the proposition that I was promoting manipulated by the Amerlcn Friends Service'Committee and one side of the issue. I alluded to Rabbi Borowitz's statement Breira—the Jewish organization, meaning "Alternative" (for a about the monoply of the American Jewish Press. Through the new relationship between Israel and the Diaspora). . Jewish Press and Federation spokesmen and women, we have 1 consciously placed myself in a mediator role between the been exposed for years to those espousing the Centrist and Friends and a segment of the Jewish Continuity. I am hardly be- Rightist positions. Never, to the best of my knowledge, has the ing used if I favor the Friends' approach of bringing together Federation or our Jewish Press sponsored a speaker or series of moderate voices from the Israeli and Palestinian sides. After articles by anyone of the Pace Council. I Invited Dr. Peled to our ... feanjhig'nf h!5~-availability I a-as «}w on? who:}rauteradthe in- home because I was never given the opportunity of hearing this vitation for Dr. Peled to speak in our home. The tactic of saying point of view.— _ —. '..""' that someone is being used or duped Is a traditional way of There are two other criticisms to which I wish to respond. neutralizing a variant point of view. : Throughout the controversy there were those who spread (As for Breira, never once did I even utter the name. Others slander and falsehood about me and smeared my name without first mentioned the name and sent me slanderous articles in - having the moral decency to tell me face to face or ask me for which several rabbis associated with Breira were defamed. I clarification and verification. I have no idea how small or large personally know two of the Rabbis mentioned and consider them - a faction they comprise. Through rumor and Innuedo they acamong the most irenically Inclined Zionist and morally concern- cused me of being a betrayer (traitor), self-hating Jew who ed Rabbis in America. naively was being manipulated by or collaborating with the The articles contra Breira further reported events in a dlsFriends or PLO.for the liquidation of Israel. I was threatened ingenous way, giving only a pantai siae ot me issue, l am not wlththe following words or a near facsimile: "Jay,~is no(lo6 here to defend or criticize Breira. I am here to say that the Mc- late to rescind the Invitation, You have already been hurt. You Carthy tactic of guilt by association hag been employed agamit "' :^":' '" : f t ; (Continued on Page 15) ; ^ .>

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Indicate the correct answer in the blank space: 1. The term Shekhlnah means: A. the house of God ~ B.aSeflrahoUiemlsecaJledMalkriut J.^, _ C. the concealed part of God D. God's infinity » 2. Transcendence and Immanence: A. are Ideas which are later additions to' the Jewish notion olGod B. are part of the Idea of pantheism C. are part of theldeaofdelsm D. make possible the notions of God's revelation of His Will and His providential care for the world. J.Halakhals: A. the legendary aspect of Judaism B. a seriesof primitive taboos C. one of the minor prophets D. the legal aspect of Judaism

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4. Mordecai Kaplan is the founder of: A. the theological approach to mlUvot B. a school which looks upon the mltzvot as "folk-wayi" C. the historical school D. fundamentalism 5. Jewish ethics: A. has nothing to do with God's will B. opens up a new dimension of relationship with God C. to a derivative of what Is currently accepted as good behavior ~~ D. applies the categories of Greek ethics to Torab as Malmonldesdld 6. According to Nahmanldes: • A. Worship has an automatic effect on God B. God needs human worship C. worship is for the sakeof man D. worship can refine man's character

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VEGETARIAN SPAGHETTI ByNormaBarach Those who are vegetarians often do some experimenting to come up with nourishing, tasty, meatless dishes. This example of vegetarian cooking comes from a young friend. Try Jt served with a green saiaa and hot, fresh garlic bread. >/i 1b. fresh mushrooms, sliced Vt cup chopped onion '* cup chopped celery 1 medium green pepper, chopped 1 cup fresh or canned bean sprouts •:. I Jjaadi fresh parley, chopped, or 1 tblsp. dehydrated, parsley flakes, waked In cold water for lu'minutcs.

Rabbi ©otdblifg R ^ i e s to Detractors (Continued from Page 14) are accused of betraying our people. You are being associated with the American Council for Judaism, Friends and Breira. If you do not cancel the meeting you will be hurt." The accusations and thr «ats say more about those who uttered them than anything of substance about me. My donations of Tzedakab and moral commitment to Israel and the Jewish people are beyond reproach. My record is open for anyone who wishes to examine it. There to another response that 1 found unconscionable— those who were aware of the situation yet were silent or Indifferent. To them I say with Edmond Burke, "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.'' Many spurious issues have been raised but there is only one valid Issue, as far as I am concerned — my right to privacy and freedom of speech. Many sought to deny my basic freedoms, and one person who penned a letter as the representative of the Israeli Students of Central Iowa, is metaphorical of those who, In the name of freedom, wished to strip me of my sacred rights. I shall quote part of his letter... , "I called Rabbi Goldburg on January 23rd, to find out it we could have the names of the people who are invited to attend that meeting,. Rabbi Goldburg, however, considered It a private meeting in his home and, therefore, was unwilling to disclose the Invited g u e s t s . . . We respect Rabbi Goldburg's right to invite whomever he wants to his home. In this Instance, however, we feel (hat he Is a public figure whose behavior, even at home, cannot be completely separated from his duty to the Jewish community." This dastardly request and Implication smacks ot police state mentality and tactics. When I became a Rabbi, I did not relinquish my civil rights as an American citizen. Nowhere in the Constitution or Supreme Court decisions Is the right to freedom of speech and privacy given to all Americans except Rabbis. Shame on those who falsify, intimidate, bully, or threaten and try to violate the inalienable right to privacy. I have always believed that our Jewish faith is a resplendent exemplar of transparency, truthfulness and respect for the sanctity and rights of every person as long as that person does not hurt or violate the freedom of others. I have always cherished our American Democracy as premised on the natural right of every citizen to freedom of speech and privacy as long as he or she Is not engaged in secret activities to destroy or deprive others of freedom. In 1928, sensitive to the blatant violations of privacy and.proleptic of (he,fut«re, Justice Louis Brandels wrote, this stirring declaration: "The makers of the Constitution undertook to secure conditions favorable to the pursuit of happiness. They recognized the significance of man's spiritual nature, of his feelings and of his intellect... they sought to protect Americans in their beliefs, their emotions and their sensations. They conferred, as against the government, the right to be let alone - the most comprehensive of rights and the right most valued by civilized man." in natural law and implicit in the Bill of Rights is found our American protection against the Invasion of privacy.

Experience Reserve Bank Aids Minority Businessmen

SAN FRANCISCO - The American Jewish Congress has announced that Earle H. Fletcher, Urban Relations Coordinator for the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, has been appointed chairman of the Experience Reserve Bank in San Francisco, The Experience Reserve en Bank, which was founded by the American Jewish Congress In 1969 and continues to be sponsored by it, provides free managerial and technical 2 cloves fresh garlic/diced assistance to minority men 4tostblsps.butter SiA 'SZSXSi iniSTvStcu ill own3 No. 303 cans peeled canned ing and operating their own tomatoes cut up businesses. >/t tsp. cumin powder Mr.. Fletcher, a national ltsp.oregano leader In the Black Jewish salt to taste community, also serves as a >/i Ib. grated mozzarella c o m m i s s i o n e r with the Oakland- Housing Authority cheese and is a member of a special lib. spaghetti Brown vegetables and adylsory committee on garlic cloves in butter. Add foreign affairs for the United tomatoes, cumin powder, States Department ot State. oregano and salt. Simmer 10The Experience Reserve l s minutes, uncovered. Add Bank refers to itself as a bank cheese and let U melt Into because of tbe way it vegetables. Cook and draliL o p e r a t e s : i n t e r e s t e d spaghetti a c c o r d i n g to volunteers place their talents package :dtrection8." Place and8ttlis"ondep68it,v-sothat spaghetti on a large'serving "withdrawals" may be made plotter and spoon sauce on top as, needed In the form of to serve. Serves1*. • assistance to would be owners

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of private businesses in the minority capacity. "Depositors" — volunteers — range from top officers of large corporations to owners of s m a l l but t h r i v i n g enterprises. "These volunteers are successful people who are ready to share their knowledge with those who need it in order to succeed," explained executive director Leon Baumgarten. "Volunteers receive no pay other than the satisfaction of helping their fellows," he said, auuiiig.

"The success of the program Is due to our ability to tailor our services to each case on an individual basis. Clients range from a small retail florist to a manufacturer of Afrlcaa-styteelothisg. We are able to provide each with direct assistance fromour bank of highly skilled volunteers."

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While refusing to be silenced and Intimidated, 1 was protecting not only my rights but the rights of. everyone in our community to dissent and entertain unpopular beliefs. If the Reform Rabbi's right to privacy i> qualified, it becomes easier to qualify tbe rights of the Conservative and Orthodox Rabbis — who win prevent It. Then-it may be doctors, lawyers, businessmen, women, or those espousing any minority opinion. The Peled controversy has raised (or me a critical question-. What quality of life do we want for our Jewish Community? Are we to be governed by Innuendo and slander, rumor and threat? Shall we be silent and apathetic while our own people try to Invade the privacy of living rooms? Shall we close our ears to all opinions different from our own? Or, rather, do we desire an open community where all may speak their conscience, as long as the freedom of others is not violated? Do we want a, democracy with forums for the right of dissent? I am not at all clear in which direction we are going. But during the crisis I have learned much about the nature of our community. Fear to omnipresent — fear to speak — fear to dissent - fear of communal condemnation by entering a Rabbi's home to hear variant opinions. In our midst there is a Gulag Archipelago of tbe mind. How sad and paradoxical that some who cry most vociferously for freedom of Jews In Russia deny the most basic freedoms to persons in our Jewish Community. I have learned about Jewish Community Relations. Rather than searching for the truth and mutual understanding, far too many communal representatives uncritically allude to and dlssiminate publications that distort, slander and pour a torrent of condemnation and derision on those who may Interpret the Issues in a different way. I think it would be far wise If we, the Jewish people Initiated an open sharing of ideas with members of Breira, the Friends and other organizations that value Israel's survival but have a different interpretation. I have learned that there is a double standard. Many adjured me not to Interfere in the Internal attain of Israel saying 1 was morally and politically irresponsible. This suggestion from those who send letters, telegrams and cables to the President and members of Congress relating to the Internal policies ol Israel — those who have no compunction in meddling In the internal affairs of Russia, South American countries and Mexico, as well they, should — those who interfere in Israel's Internal policies by supporting any and every Israeli policy. Shame on those who Ujnit my right to speak freely and openly. I am a citizen of the world and have the right, nay the responsibility, of crying out for mercy, justice, truth and freedom In every corner of the world. We insult ourselves and mock our tradition whenever we fall to speak our conscience. One of the letters distributed read in part, "Discussion and Liberalism could kill an already sick patient and Israel is presently in need of all encouragement and support and not In need of radical positions and what amounts to heart surgery in a very weak heart." Assuming that Israel is as ill as the author suggests, she does not need a medical team with one monolithloally structured oplnltTn; rather, she requires the finest critical thoughtful and erudite divergent medical opinions offered in a caring and loving manner. Only in this way may she evaluate and elect from the alternatives tbe most salutary medication and procedure. Many alluded to.the w>ns and daughters of Israel on the lonely borders-, insinuating that I was Imperiling their lives. May I suggest that there Is a minority opinion that thuiks.otherwise — I wish to God it had never been stilled. This minority, of which I am a member, advocated after 1967 that Israel be magnanimous in giving back land and in shaping secure borders in return for peace. Had Israel taken that initiative, while she still had the support of America, Western Europe, and much of Africa, she may have achieved a settlement far better than she will in the future. Then perhaps. Just perhaps, there never would have been a Yom Kippur War with the attendant loss of life and limb. A minority today believes that unless there Is mutual acceptance of Israel as a Jewish State as well as acceptance of a separate Palestinian State represented by Its chosen spokesmen, and unless there Is a mutual renunciation of violence, there may be another blood spilling — the dimensions ol which would be vast and horrendous I <to n«» rWjn to be rlgSt, bat say views db have the rigftt to beheard. 1 may only hope thai the Peled invitation has served to sensitize us to the peed to hear all responsible sides of any Issue and vigilantly to protect privacy and freedom. May the word go forth from this pulpit In this hour that Rabbi j s y B. Goldburg is an trenlc Zionist, who, as a Jew and Rabbi, has always slven his loving, nacslnnate ssd usftpiivfies! support . to Israel and the Jewish people — In world and In philanthropy - that I have and shall continue to encourage our people to give unstlntingly of time and treasure for the dire needs of Jews throughout the world — that I cry and care for the suffering o! ourpeople as well as for all the homeless and lonely. May the word go forth that I shall never be Intimidated into silence — I shall never submit to prior censorship or clear «W» tbe Temple Board or any individual or group, any invitation or event which occurs in the privacy of our living room or home— that I shall never stand by nor accept the suppression of minorities In our community or anywhere in the world. I shall never cease crying out for freedom. Rabbi Jay B. Goldburg

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Campaign Tops 70,000 DES MOINES, — The Women's 1977 Campaign Is nearing completion with toe help of six teams, do solicitors, the Campaign Cabinet and 800 women's division cards, pledges of $70,805.80 have been made compared with $54,502 by the same date last year. '~ This is an increase of 29 per cent. Campaign chair-woman Shirley Pidgeon reports that "our Des Molnes wonssa have responded enthusiastically, and the results prove overwhelmingly that we do care. Many women have contributed i s the success of Ms campaign, and without them, it couldn't have been done." So What's Happened? Two successful Leadership Training Sessions were held .with approximately 70 women in total attendance. An evening makeup session was also held. Chairwomen for these sessions were Joyce Schwartz and Shelley Brody. A special gifts luncheon was held • in December arid SO woman attended. It was a *- very successful event and proved a most positive kick-off for the women's division. Chairwomen for the luncheon were Shari Engman and Janice Zuckert. ••'••• An evening of education and campaign development was held for newcomers to our community. ' Sharon Koren, Lisa Routman and Eileen Meitzerchalred this event. A Phonathon .Vas held on two successive.Sundays, Feb. 6 and 13, at the Dial Finance offices. Phonathon chairwomen Evelyn Mintzer, Vicki Givant and Barbara Bear and their large committee of callers didfi super Job. "Voyage of the Damned" -.(-was shown March 3 as a ~thank-you to the community , for their support for the campaign.

Sunday—March 6 > 7* p.m. - 7Ui * « h grader dance classes , Monday—March7 J:lS-H:»a.nj. -• THeretbbrad Women's League Board meeting 12 noon — Rabbi Cytron's study group luncheon 1-1:30 p.m.' — BrandeU Study. group Tuesday-MarchS 9:15-11:30 ».m. - Iowa Jewish Home Guild Board meeting 7:304:30 p.m. - ORT backgammon dats Wednesday-March 9 7:30-10 p.m. - Henrietta Sioid ttudy group Tnursday-Marco 10 7:30 p.m. - Tifereth Israel Board meeting

Award Winner Phonathon Chairwomen at Dial Finance (1. to r.) Barbara Bear, Evelyn Mintzer and Vicki Givant So What's Happening? / Final clean-up and evaluation are toybe completed by March 25. Anyone not yet contacted for a pledge should contact Shirley Pidgeon or Beth Waldiflger. PJafls for i unique.and ex-

citing Youth Day are being finalized for Sunday, March 20. Finally . . . a very special evening for everyone in the community . . . date is pending.

WASHINGTON - Author Bernard Malamud, bolder of a Pulitzer'.Prize and two National Book Awards, has been named winner of B'nai B'rith's Jewish Heritage Award for 1978. . The 62-year-old novelist received the $1,000 prize for " e x c e l l e n c e In J e w i s h literature" at the annual meeting of B'nai B'rith's commission on adult Jewish education.

Max Weber's, "The Wind Orchestra." Coffin Fine Arts Trust Fund. From the Des Molnes Art Center.

Peggy Patrick to Speak on Jewish Artists and Their Work DES MOINES - Peggy Patrick, assistant director of the D e s Molnes Art Center, will speak on "Jewish Artists and their Work" at the Women's League paid-up members' tea, to be held at the Art Center's Levitt Auditorium on Monday, March 14, at 1 p.m. Ms. Patrick's talk with Begin pro-

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Apology Owed Sir, Recently a respected member of this community chose to Invite to his home an individual who appeared . under the sponsorship of the American Friends Service Committee, and* who favored communication with the PLO and had had conversations with Its' representatives. He was also an Israeli with a Pfc»ni«g«rrt «MM*U« «mtrfhu- brilliant war record. lions during Phonathon. For this. Rabbi Goldburg was castigated and vilified. Few of those invited to hear . EDUCATIONCHAJRMAN 4 Dr. David Sidorsky, pro- General Peled accepted the in: fessor of philosophy at Colum- vitation, and some who did, bia •• University and a promi- strongly criticized him and his nent author and lecturer on host for their association with Jewish^ affairs, has been ,the American Friends Service elecfgrid a y ^chalrman of B'nai B'rith's na-.. organization with a long tional commission .on adult . history of support and aid to people with human problems, Jewish education. " . , -

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I am aware of the attitude which has developed regarding the Service Committee because of its stance relative to the continuing confrontation in the Middle East, and 1 am also fully aware of the feeling which many in this community have about communication with the PLO, an avowed cncsiy of Isrse!, which has never conceded Israel's rlgh£. even to exist. However, regardless of these, feelings..! consider the fact that such an episode could have occurred here both unfortunate and sad.

I believe this community owes Rabbi Goldburg a profound apology, if not for participating in the criticism, them for permitting such a thing to happen. I hope that all of us have learned a lesson from this affair, and that it will not reoccur. >; RoberfB. Mannheimer DcsMcines

Jacques Lipchlti's, "Biblical Theme n " (1950). Gift of the Jewish Community. From the Permanent Collection of the Des Molnes Art Center.

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DES M O I N E S - Mrs. Shlrlee GoUdiner will talk Freedom of Press about the highlights of her reSir, cent trip to Israel at the next Thank you for printing ex- meeting of Business and Protracts from my sermon, "The Goldburg-Peled Affair — The I had always thought that GJory and Siisms of Our one of tlie fundamental Jewish Communiiy,' in Uiis postulates of our society was issue of tlie Jewish Press. Due the right of dissenters to ex- to the American adherence to press themselves In any way freedom of the Press, the conMSTORANTE which did not interfere with tinuing misinformation within the rights of others. - Our our community, and the lr*TBW*fH»«lCUBINI Jewish community has on slanderous letters and articles many occasions expressed that are still being mailed to 2490lngarsoll itself most vociferously (and me, I deem it essential that rightfully so) in objecting to these be printed... the manner in which the Russians treat their dissident Rabbi Jay B. Goldburg minorities, particularly Jews. Editor's Note: Extracts (ram I would have hoped that we the text of Rabbi Goldburg's would be more understanding o s s appear els««Pber« in of the expression of minority

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mptly, and tea and punch will follow. Emphasizing that there "is no Jewish art form," Ms. Patrick acknowledges the tremendous contribution made to the world of art by artists who- are Jewish. She stresses the individuality of these artists In style and content A dynamic and personable woman, she shares her vast knowledge of art In an interesting and informative manner. Her talk will include ' Jewish artists, such as Llpchitz and Weber, who are represented in the Art Center's collections. A capacity crowd is expected, and It is suggested that members allow sufficient time to prompt arrival. Since the Art Center is officially closed on Mondays, members are requested to enter via the Educational Wing door on the south side of the building. Baby-sitting services will be available after 12:30 p.m. at . the Tifereth Israel educational building. Persons wishing to pay dues should send their checks to Debby Feintech, 413 38th Place, Des Molnes 50312. For reservations, ring Andrea Brown (225-9747).

fessional Hadassah. The meeting Is scheduled for Sunday, March 13, at the home of Mrs. Goldle Zeichik, 1107 Polk Blvd.

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