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Vol. LXIV No. 44 Omaha, Nebr.
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Bruce M. Fellman Trust awards 14 scholarships
The Bruce M. Fellman Charitable Foundation Trust has awarded 14 scholarship grants for the 1987-1988 school year, according to Foundation trustees Howard Kooper and Terri Schrager. Students were presented the grants at an open house recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Fellman. They are: Steven Smith and Natalie Weinstein, who attend the University of Nebraska at Omaha; Lawrence P. Widman, University of Nebraska School of Medicine; Jill Homstein, - University of Nebraska at Lincohi. Also, Valery Astor, Creighton University; Eddie Eisenscher, Perti State College; Daniel Rips, University of Colorado; Caryn Sadofsky, Jennifer Forman, and David Spizman, University of Kansas; Deborah Cohen, Trinity University; Dana Nogg,
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Colorado College; Richard Rosenblatt, University of Indiana; and Wendi Rosenblatt, University of Arkansas. The goal of the scholarships is to ensure that students do not miss out on an educaticHial opportimity because of financial need, the trustees said. Bruce, son of Tom and Darlynn FeUman, was a 1982 Westside High School graduate. He was active in BBYO and served as president, vice president, secretary and treasurer of Chaim Weizmann AZA...He attended George Washington University of Washington, D.C., and was participating in the University of Pittsburg's Semester at Sea at the time of his death. "The annual awarding of these scholar-, ships is a most appropriate way of honoring Bruce's memory," Mr. Kooper noted.
Grants Committee seeks new programming ideas By Jerold Rosen Endowment director Jewish organizations and institutions sponsoring programs designed fw youth from the ages of preschool through college, and for Jewish young adults, may apply for funds from the Esther K. Ne?nnan and . Cartdyn Kully Newman Grants Committee. The committee allocates funds from the Esther K. Newman Memorial Fund for programs designed to strengthen Jewish identity and values through educational, religious, cultural, social or recreational activities. Emphasis is placed upon new and innovative programming. In addition, funds are available from the Carolyn Kully Newman Fund, which was designed to provide programs fof- Jewish
children of kindergarten age or younger, and their families. Distributions may also be made to purchase equipment, supplies and materials for such programs. Marvin Polikov, committee chairman, said the deadline for submitting requests is Aug. 21. .Spons<ning groups are encouraged to participate Gnandally or in-kind. In skklition, it is hoped organizations wiU work together to provide programs that meet the needs of a cross section of Jewish youth'. Application forms have been mailed to organizations and institutions working with Jewish youth. Additional forms and assistance in completing the forms can be obtained by contacting the writer at the Foundation office, 334-8200. ^
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Julee Katzman, chairman, and Susie Shyken, associate chauman, have named the 1987 Israel Bond Women's Campaign Cabinet. According to Mrs. Shyken, "We are delighted to have these women serve on our cabinet. Already very busy ladies, they have committed their time and energy for the important and special event that lies ahead in September." Pictured are cabinet members Ellen Albin, Program Chair; Susie Shyken; Carol Parsow, advisor; Maxine Simons, advisor; and Patricia Newman, publicity chair. Not in photo are Joyce Cohen, luncheon co-chair; Marda Cohen, reinvestment chair; Lisa Epstein, luncheon co-chair; Ann Katzman, sponsor; and Cheryl Kricsfeld.
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in the legal definition of "Who is a Jew?" The ultra-Orthodox would like to push legislation through the Knesset which would invalidate the conversions performed by Conservative and Reform rabbis abroad. The Knesset will adjourn for summer vacation next Wednesday and the Shas legislation cannot be acted upon until the House reconvenes in October. But although Shas has lost this battle, it has not given up the fight. Shas spokesmen said Wednesday they would now press for introduction of legislation making it mandatory for converts to Judaism to present a document to the Interior Ministry's Population Registry which would provide full details of how and by whom they had been converted abroad. The document would indicate whether an Orthodox rabbi performed the conversion. People who had undergone Orthodox conversions would then be recognized by the religious establishment as acceptable for a Jewish marriage. Reform and Conservative converts would not be recognized as vaUd Jews for marriage.
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By Hugh Orgel TEL AVIV, July 29 (JTA) - Anticipating defeat, the ultra- Orthodox Shas party decided Wednesday not to introduce a proposed amendment to the Rabbinical Courts Adjudication Law which would give the rabbinical courts the sole authority to validate conversions, marriages and divorces performed abroad. Earlier this week, Shas indicated that it would not introduce the proposal if its poUtical allies in Knesset, including Likud, could not guarantee sufficient votes to pass the measure. A Shas spokesman blamed the National ReUgious Party for not supporting the bill. "It was the National Religious Party which let us down," the spokesman told reporters. "Without the National Religious Party we could never have gotten a majority." MK Avner Sciaki of the NRP warned Shas Tuesday that he would not vote for the bill because under Jewish law it is forbidden to remind a convert of his/her conversion. The bill was seen as an attempt by Shas to introduce through a back door changes
Yale Gotsdiner, Lincoln general chairman. State of Israel Bonds, announced that John and Sonia Breslow will chair the Dinner Committee for this year's Israel Bond Dinner. Mr. Gotsdiner said, "It is a pleasure to be working with such a dedicated couple like thcBreslows. Their involvement in the community is surpassed by few." In accepting this chairmanship, Mr. Breslow said, "I am honored to be part of this year's dinner and to assist Israel's growth and economy." Mr. Breslow is chairman of the board of Linweld and Linair. His comtrtunity involvement includes priesident of the Nebraska Amateur Golf Association, chairman of the Department of Nebraska Aeronautics and Lincoln Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, vice chairman of the Madonna Foundation and a graduate of the "Leadership of Lincoln." Mrs. Breslow said, "We as Jews are proud of Israel's accomplishments and Bonds are one way to show our support." Mrs. Breslow is currently co-chairman of the Women's Division Jewish Welfare Federation in Lincoln, and chairperson of the Lincoln General Hospital Auxiliary Fashion Review in charge of the raffle sales department.
They are the parents of three girls, Laura, Melissa and Danielle. The dinner will be on Sunday, Aug. 30, and invitations will be mailed.
Beth El announces champagne reception Beth El Synagogue has announced plans for a "Champagne" reception to be held Sunday, Aug. 23,1987, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the synagogfue social hall. The event will honor Rabbi and Mrs. Myer S. Kripke who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The 'siracha' will also pay tribute to Rabbi Kripke who this year marks his 50th year in the rabbinate. Ozzie Nogg, president of Beth El, has appointed Bemice and Alan Wolfson as chairmen of the affair. Cochairman-is Florence Davis. Other committee members are Bess Brodkey, Judy and Sam Cooper, Phyllis and Stuart Fried, Sherman Golbitz, Esther and Saul Graetz, Doris and Nate Shukert, Nancy Skid, Sis Turner, Sally Venger, Elinor and Norman Whitman; Sibby and Bob Wolfson, Rose and Iz Ziegman. Honorary Chairman of the event is Barney Fink. 'The reception is open to the community.
Temple appoints Ann K. Schwartz Temple Israel has atmounced the appointment of Ann Kibel Schwartz as director of education. Rabbi Stephan F. Barack, rabbi of Temple Israel, 8aid,"Some time ago, we made a commitment that education was going to be a priority in our congregation. We have pursued that conunitment with diligence, and Mrs. Schwartz certainly will help us continue that pursuit by bringing her considerable experience, knowledge and commitment to us... " Mrs. Schwartz had served the Omaha Jewish Community Center as cultural arts director before leaving last December to assume a new position as director of the Santa Monica JCC in California. Before coming to Omaha, Mrs. Schwartz served as principal of the schools connected with B'nai Jacob Congregation in Mansfield, Ohio. While there, she planned and implemented a new updated curriculum, hired
and supervised teachers, and directed the activities of the schools. Her primary responsibilities at Temple Israel will be the direction of the congregation's Religious and Hebrew schools, and supervision of the youth programs. Mrs. Schwartz, who has Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Memphis State and Ohio State Universities respectively, fills the vacancy created by the recent resignation of Jane West who relocated to Baltimore. I As director of the Omaha Jewish Cultural Arts Council, Mrs. Schwartz helped develop and supervise the activities of the Council, including the College of Jewish Learning, and annual community observance of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Memorial Day), and the annual community celebration of Yom Haatzmaut (Israel Independence Day). Mrs. Schwartz also has taught art in both university and conununity settings. Her works have been shown at the Joslyn Art Museum. She returns to Omaha with her husband, Donald, and their son, Morty.
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