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SERVING NEBRASKA, IOWA Vol. LXI No. 27
Omaha, Neb., Fri., March 18,1983
By Morris Maline This is a fast -paced story with an unusual ending. It's about a day in l«cbanon and Dr. Morris and Ann RoiUtcin, of Omaha, may want to i»tart at the end of the story. I didn't wont to go to Lebanon. I was on a 1'ix'ns Study mission to Paris and Israel ln.it month, on o trip sponsored by the United Jewish Appeal in cooperation with the American'Jewish Press Association. When we were told upon leaving Paris thnt p day in Lebanon had been planned, there was a question in my mind aa to the value of the trip. The purpose of the entire trip wa» to give the participating editors on opportunity to develop stories that could then be presented to their respective readerships. In my case, the stories of Lebanon already hod been told. Several months ago, Federation President Paul Cohen and Federation Executive Director Allan Greene went on a mission to Ixbonon and ably reported their findings to the Omaha Jewish community. AAcr cxprcuing my concern, I agreed to join with the others. We put on fink jackets (a new; requirement for anyone entering Lebanon with the lured Defense Force) and entered Mercedes limiM. There was a machine gun equipped Jeep in the front of our convoy and one in the rear. Wo traveled the main road through Tyre and Sidon and saw the came things that Mr. Cohen and Mr. Greene had reported (Was this one of those rate times that I've been right?) There were a couple of impressions that' did stick with me. One was the friendliness of the residents along the way. At each stop, Lebanese came up to us with gestures of friendship and their children enthusiastically- posed for photographs. Along the way, we passed a United Nations depot and I was surprised to see the extent of the U.N. encampment. There were hundreds of men and hundreds of vehicles
At the edge of Beaufort Castle in Lebanon.
Dy Ellen Gordmnn Federation Staff The 1983 Federation Campaign has reached the midway point both in persons solicited and in funds raised. As of March 9, 1983, SI.022,870 has been raised for the Regular Campaign and $185,748 for the Is-
in a fenced camp stretching tar along the coast. I had been under the impression that the U.N. had been ineffective in stopping terrorifitB because of inadequate manpower and equipment. This belief proved to be absolutely wrong. Our guide explained that the U.N. forces were inept because of requirements imposed by their respective countries of origin and by their willingness to actually aid the terroristR. Another impression took hold when we left the main road enroute to Beaufort Castle. It seemed that every neighborhood along the way had its own militia. Even the' Israelis had to stop for these roadblocks. There was no trouble, but it seemed evident that there were many military forces at work in the region and that the IDF did not have absolute say over them. The biggest surprise of all was Beaufort Castle. I had read about this old Crusader fortress for many years and thought that the long-winding trip up the mountain was unnecessary and wasteful in time. When wo got up there and parked the vehicles, again I was convinced that I was right. Ahead in the distance was a pile of rubble, similar to a chimney withstanding the ravages of a fire. The IDF people didn't stop where I thought we were going to stop. They insisted that we follow along a mountain path closer and closer to the ruins. I really didn't need this. The way was difficult, stepping on stones and rocks, slippery from rain and the footing was treacherous. I was terribly disturbed over the fact that they were risking damage to my cameras and injury to my body and perhaps a fatality in the shape of my being tumbling down that sharp edge. Now, I knew why they had me sign the paper back in Israel — absolving the IDF from any harm that might befall me. (continued on page 2)
rael Special Fund. This represents the increases needed to reach our goal of $1,816,000 for the regular campaign and $330,000 for the Special Fund. This year the campaign leaders have stressed the importance of education since (continued on page 2)
Morris Fellman dies
Passover prayer recipe Passover usually brings forth good and unique food recipes, but horo'o an effort worthy of greater attention. A prayer class at Beth El Synagogue developed tho following roclpo for your holiday enjoyment: Ingredients — words or thoughts, heart full of feelings, a human being and G-d... Take a dash of understanding and love. Toko G-d and man. Put them carefully into a synagogue, stir man's feelings, sprinkle some understanding and love. Dako in your heart to form your thoughts. Frost if desired with music and poetry. Authors ore from left, Asher Sloller, Ari Riekes, David Skid, and Karen Schwalb. Photo by Judith Marburg. I
Morris C, Fellman, 73, a Jewish comHe has continued serving the synagogue munity leader and a planning officer for D in volunteer and advisory capacities, and in day in World Wnr II, died Buddenly Mondny addition, has supported the Jewish Federof an aneurism. ation of Omaha nerving in both elected and Services were conappointed positions ducted Wednesday ut Most recently, ho Hcrved on the FederaBeth El Synagogue tion's Bureau for the Aging Board and as a with burial in Beth El 'member of the Synagogue Liaison ComCemetery. mittee. ' f A native of Omaha, Before his retirement in 1974, Mr., Mr. Fellman was grad- • ' „ ,^ Fellman was employed for 28 years by the uated from Central : *V • General Appliance Company, ^serving as : High S c h o o l a n d ^ comptroller and vice president. The firm Crcighton University. Morris Fellman later became General Leisure Products. He entered the Army as a private shortly In addition to his wife, Mary, Mr. after PearJ Harbor, was selected for Officer Fellman is survived by sons, Mark, on atCandidate School and was discharged after torney in Minneapolis and Ronald, a law tFi'o war as a lieutenant colonel. student at Boston University; daughter, During the planning stages for the Amer- Marsha Zimmerman, St. Paul, Minn., three ican invasion of Europe, Col. Follmnn grandsons; sisters, Sarah Saltzman, Omaha, served on tho staff of General Omar and Betty Fellman, Rancho Bernardo, CA; Bradley. Co). Follrnan was one of tho first brother, Edward, Long Bench, CA, many American soldiers to visit the Dachau con- nieces and nephews, centration camp after the liberation. Donations may bo mode to the Morris C. In 1961, Mr. Fellman was elected presi- Fellman Memorial Fund at the Nebraska dent of Beth El Synagogue and he was re- Jewish Historical Society, 333 South 132nd elected the following year. Street, Omaha, N E 68164.