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SERVING NEBRASKA AND IOWA SINCE 1920 VaL LXVU No. 44 OmtfM, (tobr.
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Foundation Grants Committee seeks new programming ideas By JeroU Roeen Federation Eadowment
The JithnAM Mtyttiaa to the 19W North AuMriam Yorth MaecdM Qtaam, tnm left, (b«d[ itm) JiMm ItUa, Deb GoUatein, Sandi KohO, liM Conn, (hvat raw) lU^ Roiuuiik, DevM Knlakofeky. Mldielle Pattoa. Daa Fried awl Joeh Paritmui.
gious, cultural, social or recreational activities. Dfrector Particular emphasis is Jewish organizations placed on new and famovaand instituti<ms qwnsoi^ tive programming. In addition, fimds are ingprograms designed toe youth &Y>m the age of (»ro- available from the Caroschool through college, lyn Kully Newman Fund, and for Jewish young which was designed to proadults, may apply for vide programs tor Jewish funds from the Esther K. children of kindergarten Newman/Carolyn Kully age or younger, and their Newman Grants Commit- families. Distributions may also be made to purtee. chue equ^ment, stmpUes The committee allocates and materials for au<a> pnr funds from the Esther grams. New and innovaK. Newman Endowment tive programs may also be Fund for programs de- given ttiuideration. signed to strengthen JewSuzanne Singer, comish identity^and values mittee chairman, said the throui^ educational, rdi- deadUne for sabmitttng re-
Nebrasica delegation prepares for 1990 Maccabi in August By Jaaet KoUl Nine yoong athletes from the Omaha area are preparing for tha W90 Nortir-AnMlcan Maiariii Yo«tl|F^3iBMB in Detroit, Aug. 19-96. "Hie games are held every other year in a North American city. Teams representing Jewish Community Centers and Macnbi Chibe from across the United Statee, aa weU as rqiresedtatives ' from foreign nations, partidpatefathsavMit The games, for athlstea ages : 13-16, were first held hi Mcn^ihis in 1982. In preparation for this ywr'a fames, the young rathletea from the Omaha ^bave not only been training for spoitiilg evcDts, ^ b^ also bean faivalvwi in fund««Iafaig events to help A Nebraska Maccabi V club is forming now to asriat in fondhig the Nehraaka delegation to this - ;fBw'fgamia,aBwellaafa' tnre dshigatkiM. The club also will q>on>^aor qiortiiIg'--(B«««ta for : young athletes who would Ipke to participate in future lUfftfttwi youth gamee. Hare is close-up look at t the area athletes partidpadbf this year:
Burlce Hig^ Scbod, Omaha; Ten^ Israal, has aohiflved hi|^ ranking in Nebraska tmnis rtnk^ga, HoBtor RoB aludeiktr. Deb Gold^tiBb, 13, swimming, Westakle MiddkSdiool. Omaha; Beth El Synagogue, Honor Roil student. Jason Itkin, 14, track. Burke High School. Omaha;-Beth El Synagogue, Honor RoU studsnt, finalist in Rotary Qah Honor Sodsty, baa achieved high ranking fan Croas Country in Nebraska, received the J J. Greeoberg Basketball award, ha* woo numerous swimming awarda. Sarah KohU, 16, swhnming, Weataide High School, Omaha: Ttoiile Israel, high ranking hi Nobraska State Swfanmhig Meet. ttlMiber of the AIIStar Mkhreet Swimmfog Team, Honor Society, Math Counts Team and SUte Problem Solving Team. David Kulakf^oky. 13, golf, Baveridge Junior High School, Omaha; Teovila Isaal, member of Vsaoity Tennis Team, eemed acadamk letter of achieMBOMot, Honor Roll student Joehna Parilman, 16, tesnia, MUlard North High Sdiool, Omaha: Beth laraal Synagogue, member o( Varsity Tennis Team, earned ecademte lattor of acUevaqMnt, Honor Roll student.
Lisa Reoee Coren, 13, ' tennis; Beveridge Junior I High Sehool Omaha; Temple Israel, has achieved numerous Ugh rankings in Nebraska; gaols rankings, .Honor • Michell Patton, 13. lUiU student, member of Hnrimmfaut. Waetaide Midthe Omaha area Youth dle School. Omaha, TemPhilarmonic, attended ple Israd, Honor Boll worid finals of Oiympie of student. ttaeMUiuL Randy Romanik, IS. Dan FMed. 16, tennis.
track and fidd, BrowndlTalbot, Omaha: Tuple Israd, rated cheas pkver. Plena now caU fat a brochBre to b« maOtd to the Jewfaii commutaity providing additional faifar mation about the Nebraska Maccabi Club. Supportere may call Sandy Kohll at 391-S603 or Sandra Kohll at 3916603.
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queets is Friday, Aug. 24, 1990. Sponsoring^ groups are encouraged to participate financially or in-ldnd. In addition, it is hoped atganizations will worii together to provide programs that meet the needs o( a crosa section of Jewish youtli. AppUcatioo fivms have been mailed to oil organlzatioiis and instituttons working with Jewieh youth. Additiimal forms and assistance in NHnpleting the forms can be obtained by contacting Jerold Rosen at the Foundation office, 334-8200.
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Photography exhibit The Larry Kavich photography exhibit and sals opens in the Jewish Community Center Galleo' on Aug. 1. Proceeda wiU go in part to Operation Exodus, accerdiiv ^ Beth 8eldinDotan,JCC Cultural Arta directs. See story OB page 12.
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Four generations Robert Jnle Nawasin, eon of Jeff and Patrida Newman, has been eorollod la the Sons af tbe CovesHMt ancruB (rf B'aai B'rith. Bobby received a esdfkate and a hkUoah cap far smiling aMi. at age 18, Us MfetiBsa mamberahip fai B'nai B'lith wU be aetivatad. Bobby is a fovth geMratkM B'nai rittk Ha b «ietnrad wUh, from left. Us father Jeff Newman, greeat-gnoMifathsr Jnle NewMB. and grandfather Boh Newmaa.
Lincoln Federation schedules meeting By Bertie Moaow The Unoohi Jewlah Welfare Federation will conduct ito annual maetiflg, Sunday, Stpt 9 at the Comhusker Hotel Aania and Hany AWn will describe how the reoetUtmnt of Soviet Jews is being managed in Israel Mr. Allen, a oakMultant to the Jewish AMfly, haa returned recently after spending eevertfnfontha b> Israel. "Their" familiarity with the drcumstanoea in the area shonid halp all those who attend better under stand \Mk critical situation," the announcement stated. ' ' Cantor JMichaal Weiasar will offer muakal aaU» tions. and a short bosineas meeting will include the annu4'FadM-aUon report, committee reports and the electMi of new directors.
Orthodox debate (Part 2. Pa«s II)
Siff to compete in Junior Olympics Brian Siff will compeU hi the U.S. Junior Olyn^pka Track and Field Chamidoiishina thie woekeod at the Uqlveraity of Nehraaka in Lfaicob. A meet-record of 6,600 athletes from across the United States are eqwcted. Brian will partidpate hi the 3000 meter run in the mklget boys dlVison, young man bom hi 1978-79. He qualified for ths elot at the TAC Midweetem Junkir Olympic Tract and Fiekl Finals heki inOoiumhu*. Nflbr.. last month. , Brian was the first placa finisher in the midget b<nrs aOOQ-mater run with a time of 11.36, mahinglUm Uta^ Nebraska State Champion. He also placed fourth ia 1 1600-meter run. Brian, II, ia a member of tfaeComhusker FlyeraTraeklj Onb. Ha wiU ba a abrtb grader at P4t«r Kiewtt MMdhi<: Sokoolia September and ia the aon of Judy aadBarrrVl