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Federation Staff Orientation for new Federation Board members
was held recently at the home of Paul Cohen, Federation president. Attending the meeting were
Washington tVlission urges registration By Bert Lewis Women'* Campaign The announcement of the Omaha Women's Division Washington Mission is fast developing from an exciting prospect to a thrilling reality. As was anticipated, interest in the trip is great • so great in fact, that Marlcnc Hechlman and Maxlnc Kirshcnbaum, coordinators of the Mission, urge women who plan to participate to regbtcr without delay. Omaha's own Cece Zorinsky, who personally worked on the design and structure of the itinerary, will be on hand to take part in the activities. As a S e n a t o r ' s w i f e , her f a m i l i a r i t y with the Washington scene will serve to enhance and highlight the outstanding experience. Mrs. Hechlman explained that upon a r r i v a l In Washington, participants will be treated to a (our by Cccc Zorinsky of the Washington memorials and
monuments. Monday will begin with several briefings on the Mideast and a special visit to the Israeli embassy. Tills will be followed by lunch on capitol hill with Congressmen and Senators and their wives. The afternoon will be highlighted by a briefing at the Pentagon. A real treat will ,be having a gourmet dinner in Georgetown and seeing (Catherine Hepburn In "Westside Walu" at the Kennedy Center. Tuesday will begij^xarly with a VIP tour and briering at the White House. This will be followed by a special speaker from the CJF* Washington Action Office. The afternoon will commence with lunch and a private showing of the new east wing of the National Gallery of Art. Senator and Mrs. Zorinsky will host a cocktail party at tho Russell Senate Office Building prior to an evening departure.
Tu b'Shevat Thesolcmnlly of Ihe Jewish calendar It leavened every few montht with popular celebrations which do not involve •pedal tynagogue cervices or ritual. They provide people with a chance (Imply to enjoy themselves, and one such occasion U Tu b'Shevat - Ihe New Year for Tree*, which fall* on Ihe I5ih She vat (Feb. 8). It Is mentioned in the. Mithnah as one of Ihe four "natural" New Years, the others being "for kings and seasonal feasts" (lit Mian);, "for tithing cattle" (lit Eliil); "for husbandry, arbdrcuUure and for reckoning Jubilees" (1st Ttshrel). Originally it olio fell on the ltt of the month, but it wa» moved by Rabbi Illltel (30 B.CE. -10 C.E.) to the 15th Sbevot when, so tt Utold, I be gap begins to rlie with the full moon in brae)'* fruit tree*. From IhU iprlngt the custom on Tu b'Shevat of eating Ihe fruit* that grow In Eretx Iirael • eacb one of which ba* its own symbolism. In traditional Jewish folklore, Ihe apple stands for God's splendor: "At an" apple tree among the tree* of the wood, to li my Beloved" (Song of Songs 2:3). The nut represents Israel, because there are three kinds nuts -hard, ' medlura and soft. Just at there ere three binds of Jews! The almond signifies the swiftness of God's punhhment to the dinner, both because the almond I* the^rfi tree to blossom and alto became Aaron's rod sprouted almond* (Numbers 17:8) as a warning to those who tried to usurp the office of High Priest. The carob, alto known a* "Poor man'* bread" ts a «ymbol of humility; and the fig represents peace sad prosperity: "They shall lit every man under his vine and under bis fig-tree and nooe shall make bun afraM" (Mlc. 4:4). (By Dvora Waytman — World Zionist Press Service)
S h e r m a n Neff, Art Grossman, David Goldstein, Howard Epstein, Harvey Cooper, Cookie Hobcrman, Murray Frost, Saranne Gitnick and Jerry Milder.
By Bert Lewis The Bikur Cholim Society has presented a check for $10,000 to the Rose Blumkin Home Fund, following an old and honored traditionThe purpose of the helping to provide for the orientation was to inform aged and infirm of this the Board members of the community. history of the Federation Organization president m o v e m e n t , the local Mary Wine and treasurer structure, board member's Sylvia Ross made the responsibilities and lay- presentation at the January professional relationships. Bureau for the Aging Board of Directors meeting, to "The Jewish Federation Allah Greene, who accepted of Omaha is one of 200 on behalf of the Federation. Federations in the United Bikur Cholim, which States," explained Lou Solomon, executive director. means Visitor of the Sick, "We arc responsible for the has existed longer than most fundraising, budgeting and of today's membership can planning for the com- recall, though Mrs. Ross told of having Joined as a bride, munity." 50 years ago. Her sister, the Allan Greene, director of late Sarah Epstein, was also Planning and Budgeting a member in those early explained that the Omaha days when it was rememFederation is a member of bered,, "the dues were li the .Council of Jewish cents per month". At that time, the group Federations (CJF). The CJF ' p r o v i d e s t h e l o c a l existed for the sole purpose Federations with personnel of aiding those who were inf recruitment, community need, whether due to illness, consultation, fundraising financial distress or age. support, fiscal information Quietly,, and without fanfare, and demographic and any special services that could alleviate the problems allocations data. of others, were provided. That might have meant Mr. Cohen talked about the local structure of the sending a cooked, kosher Federation and Board meal to a family, or paying members' responsibilities for an "order from the
Promise of Abundance
Mary Wine trighi) and Sylvia Ross present a f 10,000 check to Allan Greene for the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. kosher butcher", or supplying a warm coat for somebody who didn't have one. Sometimes a month's rent was paid, or, in the spring of the year, more than one Passover food order purchased for families who could not have otherwise accommodated the holiday. Of course there hove always been departments and officials to oversee such
needs, but the women who answered the cry for help knew that while it could take days to properly channel help, they could act immediately. Today, as always, the agencies are ready to answer those needing aid, but there are still some who would choose to be more anonymous. They are well
Kosher meals The Bureau for the Aging, In conjuction with the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging and the National Council of Jewish Women, is providing frozen kosher meals to the Jewish elderly in Omaha. - Requirements for the kosher meals programs are: a person be 60 years of age or older, homebound, physically or mentally unable to cook, and have no relatives or friends who can come in regularly to prepare o meal. A Bureau for the Aging representative makes a personal visit to make this • determination. There arc no income eligibility criteria. The Bureau suggests a contribution of $1 per meal or whatever a client can afford. The meals arc prepared at the Dr. Sher Home at 4801 N. 52 street and delivered weekly by volunteers from the National Council of Jewish Women. These volunteers also spend tune
.socializing with the clients served. All meals supply at least one third, of the required dietary allowance (RDA) for persons over 60. This includes three ounces of protein, a cup of vegetable and fruit, dessert, bread product and milk. Menus ore planned on a 21 day rotation to ensure variety; low salt, low sugar or bland diets ore provided upon a physician's recommendation. Enough meals are delivered for a seven day period. Instructions for preparation are Included. It is felt that benefits of this kosher meal program include: helping people remain in their own homes as long as possible, maintaining nutritional status, and keeping tabs on the well being of those in the program. Information on the Meals On Wheels Program can be obtained by calling Scth D. Levy, director, of Social Services for the Bureau at 451-7220.