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Blessing the Sabbath This photo of Sarah Raful by Monte Kruse of Found Light Photograpy won a prize in a recent contest sponsored by B'nai B'rith's monthly magazine. She is the. daughter of Dinah and Lawrence Raful.
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Summer opportunities foryoutli now accepting applications
Susan Drazen, director of the Bureau of Jewish Education, said, "No, it's not too early to begin thinking about the summer! It's time for interested teenagers to begin maicing plans for a summer in Israel. "National organizations, such as the B'nai B'rith Youth OrganizaMoion, the United Synaigue Youth, National Conference of Synagogue Youth, and the National Federation for Temple Youth all sponsor summer programs. As well, in past ears, students from maha have joined tother with students from ansas City and other dwestern cities in the •rael Pilgrimage coordinated by the Central Agency for Jewish Education of Greater Kansas City, Each of these programs incorporate elements of study, tour and travel."
Mrs. brazen listed the following organizations and their contact persons: B'nai B'rith Youth Organization; call Beth Cohen, 334-8200, ext. 235. National Federation of Temple Youth; call Rabbi Aryeh Azriel at Temple Israel, 556-6536. United Synagogue Youth or National Ramah Seminars; call Rabbi Paul Drazen at Beth El Synagogue, 492-8550. National Council of Synag:ogue Youth; call Rabbi Mark Urkowitz at Beth Israel Synagogue, 556-6288. Financial aid to enable participation in these programs is available from a variety of sources, Mrs. Drazen noted. l.The Financial Aid Committee of the Bureau of Jewish Education provides Israel subsidies for six-week summer pro-
grams. Students receiving this stipend from the Bureau of Jewish Education are required to eruroU in the Bureau's preparatory coursiB, Hachanah L'Yisrael, which is conducted during the second semester of the 1991-92 academic year. 2. Students should also contact their own synagogue and youth group for potential sources of aid. In addition, the Bronfman Youth Fellowships in Israel is n special program for 25 outstanding Jewish teenagers from the United States and Canada. Mrs. Drazen said this five-week program is designed to foster a sense uf contmu-, nity among a diverse group of potential Jewish leaders. All expenses, excluding Omaha and New York travel, are covered. Eligibility for this trip is based upon merit, and is open to current high school juniors.
BJE announces annual scholarships, loans Tha Bureau of Jewish Education of the Jewish Federation of Omaha anncM the availability of cholarahipa and loans |hrottgh funds adminiI by the Foundation of the Jewlah Federation oi Omaha. Incoming and _^rent collage atudants ^ta»y apply for financial as-
aiataau for the 1992-93 academic year. Applications and accompanying forms are available from the Financial Aid ("ornmittee I • ' Jewish I iouth 132nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. 334-8200. ext. 246. According to Suaan
Draxoo. exacUlive director of the Bureau of Jewish Education, the following scholarship aid is available: Scholanhipa fat Freahmen: Income from the Nancy and Don Greenberg Fund ia awarded aach year to a Jawiah raeident of (CoDtioued on Page 10)
By Claudia Sherman Bobbi and Larry Newman, Super Sunday chairmen for the 1992 UJA/ Federation Campaign, believe in carrying on their parents' tradition of responsibility. Mr'. Newman's parents, Stephen and Rosalie Newman, both Polish,survivors of Nazi death camps, came to Omaha in 1949. As they raised their family, they were active volunteers in the Jewish community. For example, Stephen Newman fashioned Beth El Synagogue's Torah covers after they had been embroidered. Mrs. Newman's father, Abe Shrago, was stationed in London, England during World War II. That's where he met his future wife, Josie. They were married in England and after the war ended, made their home in Omaha where they raised their children. Abe and Josie volunteered their time and efforts on behalf of Beth Israel Synagogue and Sisterhood and Hadassah. Today, as Bobbi and Larry Newman raise their two sons, Jerad,^ U and Randy, six-years-old, they foUow their parents' example of community involvement. "Super Sunday is an important activity for the Jewish community," Mr. . Newman explained, "and we're part of the Jewish community. If we don't' come forth when we're
Bobbi and Larry Newman asked, then how can we ex- at 120th and Center from pect others to. Our parents 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.. This were our role models. If will be followed by Super we're going to have expec- Week, Feb. 10-13, to contations of our sons, then tact those who couldn't be we have to show them by reached on Super Sunday. way of example." In addi- Once again, Sheri and tion to their Super Sunday Steve Idelman will donate leadership role, Mr. New- their time to train callers. man is also on the MemThe Newmans noted bership Committee of the that in keeping with the Jewish Community Cen- ongoing campaign efforts, ter. Mrs. Newman is in- the 1992 Super Sunday volved in Women's Ameri- goal represents a 10 percan ORT and the National cent increase over last Council of Jewish Women. year. This year's solicita"We are honored to have tion is unique in that it is been asked to chair Super a two-line campaign. ConSunday," Mr. Newman ad- tributors will be asked to ded. "We're thrilled to make their regular pledge have the opportunity to to. the UJA/Federation participate in this fash- Campaign and then to ion." make a second pledge for As many as 125 volun- Continuing Exodus to be teers will be needed on Su- paid in three installments per Sunday, Feb. 9, to call beginning in 1993. Conmore than 1,800 potential tinuing Exodus funds the Campaign contributors. transportation and immeVolunteers will make their diate needs of Jews fleeing calls from the Richman the Soviet Union, Ea-stern Gordman corporate offices Europe and Africa.
Henry Monsky Lodge announces annual charity banquet plans Howard Kutler, B'nai B'rith Sports banquet chairman, has aiinounced that the 1992 banquet will feature NBC sports analyst and former San Francisco 49er head coach Bill Walsh. The 38th annual B'nai B'rith Charity Sports Banquet will be held on March 25,1992, at AkSar-Ben. Dave Blackwell, former Omaha sports personality, will again be master of ceremonies, according to Mr. Kutler. Mr. Blackwell is sports director at radio station KISN in Salt Lake City. The Bert Render Award will be presented to the Metropolitan Area High School Male Athlete of the Year, and the Earl Siegel Award will go to the Metro Area Female Alh-
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Tickets ore 175 and may be purchased by colling Ira Trachtenborg at 5533197 or by caUing the B'nai B'rith office at 334-8200.
Bill Walsh, who guided^ the San Francisco 49ers I three world titles as Ije coach betw«en 1981 and 1988, joined NBC-TV sports as their top football analyst for NFL games in July 1989. According to the announcement, Mr. Walsh's tenure as coach of the 49ers'was the longest at 10^ years and most successf with 102 wins, of any hea coach in team history. His overall n-'-r-' ""••< '"'i-,, 63-1. He gUKH'U nil' i:MirM to' Super Bowl victories twice over Cincinnati; in Sup Bowl XVI 2«-21(inH Sup Bowl X li 49er tear Super Bowl XIX ;jtt 16, Mr. Walsh rocoivi