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Daub talks to media by 'phone from Israel ending pditKal reladonship with the United By Monia MaUne Rep. Hal Daub—in a telephone call from Statee and that this rdationship was costIsrael—said he is changing his attitude to- ing the United States a lot of money and ward that country as a result of his visit. that this was not i^predated by the Is"The Israelis are biting the bullet econom- raelis. " I am changing this attitude, finding inically, driving inflation down from 600% a couple of years ago to about 24% today... stead that Israel is a rather socialistic counthe shekel was devalued by 10% soon after try engaged in a common pursuit to changour arrival and the people appeared to ac- ing to a capitalistic economy." cept that fact readily," he said. The Congressional trip was organized so R^. Daub and his wife, Cindy, were on that UM delegation could meet with top Isa trip aponaored by the Anti-Defamation raeli offidala as well as Palestinians. League of B'nai B'rith. Others on the trip "In this way, we had a balanced exincluded Reps. Bill Archer R-Texaa, and perience," Rep. Daub said, adding that the ooQcerna of the Palestinians were eqtreeaed Nancy Johnson, R-Conn. Midway into the trip, the congressman by Ziad Abu Zayyad, an attoney who edits talked with several members of the Omaha a bi-weekly newspaper, published in Hemedia through a conference telephmie hook- brew. A spokesman for ADL told the Jewish up in what was described as possibly the first direct Middle East news conference for Proas he tbougHt the name of the newspaper waa Geaber and that he believed it to Ndwaaka repwters. Rap. Daub described Israel as a "uniquely be published in East Jerusalem. Earlier media reports had connected the beautiful" country now receiving more rain this season than m the past three years. visit of the CongTMsional delegatioo to the "Israel is a small country about the size Palestine Liberation Organization, but no of New Jersey with some four million peo- such meetings took place, the spokesman ple. They are industrious, hard-working, a said. R^. Daub said that time is moving in the center of international finance and trade with an aimual budget of $24 billion and a direction of a peaceful solution and that there is some degree of optimism for a setdebt of $21 billion," he said.' The congressman said that his earlier tlement although such a sdution may be opinion was that Israel represented a never five to 10 years away.
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Applications now available for Foundation scholarships The Bureau of Jewish Education of the Jewish Federation of Omaha announces scholarahips and loans are available throuj^ funds administered by the Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation. Incoming and present college students may apply for financial assistance for the 1987-88 academic year. Applications are available through the Bureau of Jewish Education, 333 South 132nd Street, Omaha, NE 68164. They also may be secured by calling the Bureau directly, 334-8200, extensicm 246/210. Applications for college scholarships must be submitted no later than March 10,1987. In 1986, approximately $60,000 was awarded to local Jewish youth to attend universities, to participate in Jewish camping experiences, trips to Israel, Jewish pre-
school and day schotd programs. However, due to the rising coots of educatioD. the need for wldidonal scholarship and loan funding is constantly increasing. Nine endowment funds provide financial aid for students from preschool through graduate school: Freshman Scholarships: Income from the Nancy and Don Greenberg Scholarship Fund is awarded each year to a Jewish resident of Omaha who is entering his/her Freshman jrear of college. Preference shall be given to candidates who have been employed during their high school years and have demonstrated academic promise. Genoal Undergraduate Scholarships: The Lois Jeanne Schrager Memorial Fund (Continned on Page 2)
•S*®®m© ©m By Joanie Jacobeon Federation public relations director
Steady customers What do (in alphabetical order, of course) Sandra Belgrade, MoUie Delman, Emma [ Doucet, Mrs. J. Epstein, Freida Gendler, Ethel Gddston, Esther Gordman, Reva Rosenbaum, Susie Silvarman and Bev Zuber have in common? One word: Novels. Add Stevo Skid. SheS Katskee and Dave Dvoddn to the list and w^t have you got? Mystery and Adventure. Spies and Espionage. ' And what about the children of Debbie Brown, Susie Gofan, Fran Coren, Linda Dunn. Shan Heidel. Shaila Priluck, Lynne a«it»;mfn, MsTiha Sonft, Aviva Shukert and Judy Siff?... teachwa like Hden EpstaiB, Gloria Kasbw, Sarah Raush and Margo Biekes7... students like Karen Friedman, David Schwalb and Shifra Shrago?... win an all these pooidoT "Two words," answers Edye Wolf, dirsctor of the Jewish Federation Library. "Steady caatomersi" Iddeed, the Federation LQn'ary attracta docens and dosens of avid Jewish readers every yen. "^^ is the story about some of those trsasnrod "steady custcnners." It's Monday. Enter Sanh Dansky. Sarah is on W way to the Older Adult Discnssiao Group, but first, a stop at the Library. "Sarah now reads novels and biographies," 4!iiplainB Mrs. Wolf, "—about one a wedc. She's come a IdBg way from only Holocauat booln, aodirstaiids exactly what Bh»iew]s > andtUiik>Di«wtiw«aav«yfOodwiit«r , but not very JewiaL" Sarah Dansky just had a birthday. She's 90 years old. ^; Tuesday. Max Givot, 80 plus. "Max ocmiea in every Tuesday," says Mra. Wolf, "before his steady card game. He loves to isad but hates the stada. So, while Max pl^rs cards, we carefuDy select four or five books for his reading aryoyment. Max retunis, chooses one or two of the books (he kivea the editing process) and off he gooBl The thicker the book, the better,' Max ««dd say,'—but, akiiiny, if I'm going to be
Sue Brezack, co-owner of the Bagel Bin, comes to borrow recipes... Steve Riekes looks for new books on Jewish law... Emma Doucet spediScally requests books mentioned on the 'Eternal Light' and 'Hollo Jerusalem' shows... Donia Temple loves picture books of Jews from Easton Eun^.. '.and Max Bittner, who recent^ retired, and who has a tremendooa ability to absorb material akmg with a great thirst for knowledge, checka out books that abaohitely no one else checks outi —e.g. 'Paleetine and International Law'." llie Library ia happy to deliver hooka to Anne Davies at the livingston Apaitmenta while Babe Dobrofaky and Sidney Finkler are frequent visitors. ReaidHits of the Rose BlumUn Hone are familiar faces, too, like Libby Lewis and Cantor Edgar, who favors prayer books and music books. Oliver Pdlak, a practicing attorney, fot^ merly head of the Department of History at UNO, co-founder of the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society and author of its Journal, uses the Federation Library as a resource for his reaearch and publications. "Oliver Pt^ak offers us a challenge," says Mrs. Wolf. "Last week it waa 'Jewish Farmers in Utah'." Records and books go to Margo Riekes ' every year to supplement teaching units CO Ketobah, Shabbat services in other countri|M and, of coprae, Heteew namea. "In fact,''etinfides libs. WoU, "if a woman borrows a book on Hebrew namea, audit's not Margo, then shf'a probaUy pregnant!" "We're vary proud of our ateady customers," boasto Mrs. Wolf. "TlMy depend on tlie Federatkm Library to strengtl)a> their Jewish connection, and they look for^ wmd to it on a regular basis. Tlia^ to Federation dollars, we continue to have 'the stuff that keeiw them coming back.'' Steady cuatomers—some of the many satlsfisd customers of the Jewish Fedaratiggi Lflbruy and.ita staff.
PROJECT AMRAM, Omaha'a first Jewish conposerinieatdeBce progmn, will run March 31 to April 6. Watddng David Amram "make it official" an project co-diafrmen Marcia Upaman, left, and Esther Wax.
Composer-in-residence a "first" for Omaha Jewisti community By Joni Hoffman Wolf David Amram, a Jewish composer of intenatkinal caliber and appeal, haa been commiaaioned for a five-day moaical reaideocy in Omaha this spring. This Jewish Cultural Arts Council project is made possible throu^ a Mid-America Arta Alliance Meet-thfrCompoaar Grant and from the Carolyn KuUy Newman Endowment of the Jewiah Federation. Guiding "Project Anu-am" throu^ two yean of advance preparation have been Marcia Lipsman and Esther Wax of the Jewiah Cultural Arts (DoondL "This is a hapiiening very rare to Omaha and a firat for the Jewish community here," said Mre. Lipsman. "Mr. Amram has led an exciting life that he is willing to share with us." - Mra. Lipsman said Mr. Amram has composed opera, liturgical muaic, jazz, movie scores wid folk musu: snd has served as a U.S. State Dapartmat muaieal amhaHwarinr of goodwill, traveling to many foreign countriee. Final detaila of the compoaerin-resklence program were annomiced llursday eventaig at the meeting of the JCAC. Co«hairmen Esther Wax and Marda Lipsman said the schedule for March 31 to April 6 project reflects the wide diversity of David Amram's talents. llure will be at least three musical prea^Dtatimts by Mr. Anoram to public •duol and Jewish youth. According to Mrs. Wax, "Ki^ can really relate to him." Mrs.
Lipaman added. "He'll have them eating out of his hand in minutea." . Aooordtng to organiaera, Mr. Amram will lecture to a Maatar Claaa of the Univeraity of Nabraaka at Omaha Muaic Department durfaig Us atqr nd win perfonnhia "Sacred Service" compoaitkm with the UNO Cborua April 1 at UNO. hftrs. Wax and Un. T,8p«iiini say thia will showcaae the compoav's daenical and liturgical abilities. A tranalation of the Hebrew aervice will be available at the omcert The program will include short comments by Mr. Amram with musical badc-up from local musicians. Hig^Ui^ting the week-long residence project will be the Omaha Arta West event, "Jam with Amram;" a jazz cabaret-style performance with well-known local jazz musicians on April 4 at the JCC. Mra. Lipsman aaid advance ticket sales will begin Jn about a month due to antidpated intereat from die general community. Popcorn and other refreshments will be senred at the jazz "jam." and Mra. lipaman smiled, "Uie JCX) hasn't seen anything like thisi" The community will be iqvited to meet the compoaar lliuraday ni^t, April 2, at 8 pja in the JCC. Mr. Amram will discuss his life in musb: and a reception will follow. "Having met David Amram earlier this year, I'm dooUy exdted," aaid Mra. Upaman. "Our community is b> fcr a real treat!" Mr. Amram premiered a commissioned work here for Uie Omaha Symphtony in Oc:, toberofl986.