SERVING NEBRASKA, Omaha, Neb., Fit, March 5,1982
ByTradeB. FeUmaa D.C. — Docs the United Stales have a . alley? v m o maintain that the Reagan Administration merely lurches from one crises to another — arming the Saudis, angering the Israelis, encouraging the Jordanians, Ingnoring the Palestinians and puzzling the Egyptians. But the chief architect of American foreign policy, Secretary of Kate Alexander M. Haig Jr. asserts that our country has a sound and consistent approach to the tangled Middle East. In an interview in his State Department office, Haig expressed confidence that the Administration-has chartered a steady course through troubled waters. While un-
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derscoring the Importance of current efforts to make security arrangements with moslcm states from Tunisia to Pakistan, he voiced empathy and understanding for Israel's security and Insisted that the United States remained firmly wedded to the Camp David peace process. Secreatry ilalg sold that any sale of American sophisticated military equipment to Saudi Arabia and Jordan must Inevitably worry Israelis, but he declared that President Reagan Is dedicated to maintaining the current military balance In the Middle East, "both quantitatively and qualitatively." The Secretary described United States policy as a continuation o( the Camp David peace process which led la a treaty signed by President Carter, Egyptian President
Sadat and Isareli Prime Minister Begin three years ago. "Our policy in the Middle East involves a close and historic relationship with Israel and its people, based on our firm commitment to their existence and well-being," Haig emphasized, "our policy also involves, as it has In the past, the broadening and strengthening of our relations with moderate Arab regimes." The only modification—as "distant from redirection"— of that policy, was in the development of a "strategic consensus and strategic planning relationships with an arc of Middle East countries running from Morocco to Tunsia, Saudia Arabia and Oman, together with our new military relationship with Pakistan," Haig added. (Continued on Page 12)
Jerry Hoberman to lead Washington Mission Left, at the Gilo Absorption Center the Psasmtnlaa woman who made AUyah Ulkt to (he Mlukms participant!. A fish hatchery built by brae Us In the Golan la pictured at ligbt.
Israel IViBssiora members note progress, changes HyKllrnGordman Federation Staff Editor's Note: Thlrly-flve men recently returned from a five day trip to Israel. This li the second of four articles dcicrlblfidlhtlr experiences and Imprwilons. For two men on the
Omaha Men's Mission to Israel, this was their second trip to the country. Dr. William Piniky first traveled to Israel in June, 19G7, three weeks after the Six Day War- Dr. Allan Jacobs was a student at Hebrew University Medical
Temple Israel hosts area clergy, Mar. 12 Area Christian clergy and educators will gather at Temple Israel for the 42nd Annual Institute on Judaism for Christian Clergy on March 12. A project of the Congregation of Temple Israel, "the Institute attracts hundreds of clergy In the area yearly. In issuing the invitation Rabbi Sidney II. Brooks said: "Our lecturer this year, Dr. Walter Jacob, is a man of enormous erudition. The author of Christianity Through Jewish Eyes and many other important books In the area of Bible and intcrfaitb studies will undoubtedly be a stellar attraction," Dr. Jacob, the senior rabbi of Rodef Shalom Temple in pjttsburg, will deliver two lectures, as well a s p r e a c h at t h e congregational Sabbath Services atO:I5pm. Friday.
School during the summer of 1970. Both men agreed that there have been dramatic changes in Israel during the last 15 years. "There were a lot of physical differences, especially in the amount of construction," said Dr. Pinsky. "In 1967, the Old City of Jerusalem was not so built up and the Hebrew University Campus was shabby. Now the Old City has been restored and the University Campus is beautiful." (Continued on Page 2)
By Ellen Cordm»n Federation Staff Surlng 1982, critical 1&UC3 will be decided In Washington, D.C. which will affect Israel aa well as Jews in the United States and throughout the worid. Before the Issues are-decided, it Is important for American Jews (o show the Reagan Administration they support Israel and are concerned about her future. For that reason, the Jewish Federation of Omaha Is sponsoring a Men's Mission to Washington D.C. on April 27 and 28. The Mission will give SO Omaha men the opportuniy to show that American Jews are interested ID government policy in the Middle East. Organizing this important Mission is Jerry Hobcrman. "When Marshall Kushncr approached me to head this Mission I had to decide first what the purpose would be of
Jerry Hoberman, left, and Marshall Kashner look over the Itinerary for the Men's Mission to Washington. taking 50 men to Washington," said Jerry Hoberman. "The answer is that government officials are impressed that people take the time to go to Washington to express their concerns.
"In view of current developments, it is critical that we take the time to communicate to our elected officials and administration staff our interests and concerns." (Continued on Page 3)
'Chariots of Fire" discussion topic
The Jewish Cultural Arts Council has announced that Cantor Emll Berkovlts, Dr. Eugene Zwciback, Kabbl Mycr S. Kripke and Mrs. Marilyn Konigsberg will be Joining Professor Bernard Timbcrg in a discussion of the award winning movie, Dr. Walter Jacob The morning subject "Chariots of Fire," on which Dr. Jacob will present March 0, at 8 p.m. at the will be an outline of "Modem , Jewish Community Center. Jewish Biblical Com- The public may attend, free mentators", on enrichment of charge. Professor Timbcrg will pide for Christian pastors, students and teachers of make a presentation to be followed by responses from Christianity. members. The Dr. Jacob has chosen for panel the afternoon lecture audience will be encouraged "Biblical Texts for Jews and to give their reactions to the Christians", a presentation movie. "Chariots of Fire," of materials for preaching set in Cambridge. England, deals with two young and teaching.
Olympic runners, one Jewish, the other a devout Christian. Based on a true story, the movie explores the motivations and aspirations of these two athletes, who arc obsessed'with running and winning. "Chariots of Fire" is currently playing at Indian Hills Theater. Professor Timberg has taught film and broadcasting at UNO since 1979. Ho also has made n short films, three ol. which are being distributed, by (he . Jewish Welfare Board-Jewish Media Service. "Abba," about the grandfather of a Persian Jewish family, was filmed in Israel during a work and study residency In 1068 and 1067, "Thirteen
Bernard Timberg Years" explores a Bar Mitzvah from a contemporary point of view. "The New Jewish Radicals" is a documentary about The
Radical Jewish Union in Berkeley, California in 1969 and iffJO. Professor Timberg received a Ph.D. from the University o! TexaB at Austin. He organized the "New Jewish Media Project" at the Judah Magnes Museum in Berkeley. This eventually became a part of the Jewish Media Service. He is also credited with the creation of a radio program entitled, "The Jewish Bob Dylan." Most recently he has been project director for "Nebraska in Film," a series of 10 half-hour programs and 13 half-hour television programs for Nebraska Public Television.