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Doll-sized seder Celebrating Passover a few weeks early, 10 dolls sit around a miniattire seder table in a new exhibit in the JCC's lobby. Designed and created by,volunteer Edith Rogert for the Jewish Cultural Arts Council, the dolls' Passover meal is complete with miniature wine cups and trays of macaroon cookies. The dolls even have Haggadot on their laps. "I've been thinking about doing this for a few years," Mrs. Rogert •aid. "I've been spending a lot of time in antique stores."
Argentina to open files on Nazi criminals By Victoria Verlichak BUENOS AIRES (JTA) — The Argentine government has signed an agreement that gives Jewish ' organizations access to the state's secret files on Nazi war criminals. Ua«.t year, President Carlos Menem declared that the flies would be made public, but they still have not. The agreement, signed last week by Argentine Foreign Minister Guide Di-Telia, Rul}en Bereja, head of the umbrella Argentine Jewish group DAIA, and Edgar Bronf-
man, chairman of the World Jewish Congress, allows DAIA agencies access to national, provincial, police, navy and immigration files. Foreign Minister Di Telia said that the open nies would beneflt Argentina too. "Countries must learn their history, even if there are regretful events in their past, such as the refugee status given by Argentina to Nazi war criminals," he said. Gen. Juan Peron, who led Argentina during the-^ late 19408 and early 19608, was -known as an admirer of fascism and
Nazism. During his reign, many Nazis found haven in Argentina. Amohg them were Josef Mengele, the Auscliwilz doctor who performed sadistic experiments on inmates; Martin Bormann, Hitler's deputy; Josef Schwammberger, commander of several Polish ghettos and labor camps; and Eduard Roschmann, SS captain in Riga, Latvia. Mr. Bronfman said he Was pleased at the government's decision, saying "Hiis act is of historic importance because it doesn't let anyone foript the Holocaust."
Two members of the Omaha section of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) were elected to national offices at the organization's recent convention in Chicago. Jan Schneiderman, who served as president of the Omaha section from 1976 to 1980, will serve as one of five vice presidents for the nationwide organization in a three-year tenn. She is the first Omahan to serve as a national vice president. "I consider this an honor and a privilege," she said. "I love this organziation. It does so much for so many people, taking care of today's women and their families." Carol Katzman, president of the Omaha section from 1986 to 1988, was elected to the national organization's 30woman board. NCJW, which celebrates its centennial this year, has 100,000 members in 200 sections nationwide. The Omaha section includes more than 850 members.
Jan Schneiderman Mrs. Schneidecman, a 28-year member of NCJW, served previously ap a national board member (she was the first Omahan elected to NCJW's national board), chair of the Personal Giving Task Force and of the Field Service comniitte, and co-chair of the National Day of the Working Parent committee. She is one of five Omaha women to have earned the organization's Hannah G. Solomon Award for leadership and service. In Omaha,. Mrs. Schneiderman served as chair of the first Labels Unlimited sale (1980) and
Carol Katzman co-chair of the Personal Giving committee. Mrs. Katzman has served on the national organization's Financial Development Coordinating Committee, Personal Giving Task Force, Resolutions Committee, and National Affairs/ Community Service Committee. She currently serves as commissioner for large-size sections (those with 500 to 999 members) and as training vice president of the Personal Giving Committee. Locally, she served as chair of NCJW's State Public Affairs from 1983 to 1985.
Absentee ballots available for Passover elections Jews who choose not to vote on Election Day, also the first day of Passover, may vote by mail or in person before the holiday begins. ElectionJ2ayiiLApril6. ' According to Bob Wolfson, director of the Anti-Defamation League, voting is "especially crucial" these days. The religious right has become extremely wellfunded, organized and mobilized to elect their
candidates," he said. He said voters should learn about candidates' backgrounds and agendas before casting ballots. , To vote in person before -April-fi, stop by either of two locations pf the Election Commissioner's office between Monday and closing time on April 5.' t The downtown ofRce, at 1701 Famam St., is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.. weekdays.
Hie northwest office, at 2912 N. 108 St., is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To vote by mail, request a ballot by sending your name, address, date of birth and party affiliation to the Election Commissioner's office (Hall of Justice,, room 110, Omaha. 68(83) by April 2. Return the filled-out ballot by April 8 at 10
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Services were held at Golden Hill Cemetery for Rose Segal. A former Oinahan, she had been living in New York. Survivors include her sister, Rebecca Segal of New York; a cousin, and other relatives.
^Services were held March 10 at Temple Israel Cemetery for Harry Cohen. He was 22 months old. His survivors include his parents, Maria and Bob Cohen; grandparents. Alberta Cohen and the late Harry Cohen and Mr, and Mrs. Manny Goldberg; great-grandparents, Mrs. Fannie Wintner and Mr. and Mrs. Irving Becker. Memorials may be made to the Siena/Francis House.
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LeeFredricks Lee Fredricks will become a Bar Mitzvah on March 27 at Temple Israel in a joint ceremony with his cousin, Jason. Lee is the son of Sally and Terry Fredricks. A seventh-grade honor student at Millard Central Middle School, Lee is also a Boy Scout. He enjoys tennis, baseball and basketball. Lee has a brother, Jeffrey, and a sister, Claire. He is the grandson of David and Arlene Fredricks, Dr. H.G. Henderson, Jr., and the late Irma Henderson.
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Births Sydney Rubin Lewis Julie and Dan Faryniarz of Needham, Mass., and Andrew Lewis of announce the birth of a Plainview,, N.Y.,,.anson, Andrew Griffin, on nounce the birth of a son, Nathan Isaac. Feb. 24. lliey also have an older Grandparents are Connie and Bob Kully of son. Josh, 4, ai^d two Omaha and Maureen and daughters; Rachel, 3, and Stan Faryniarz of Fair Abby, 2. Grandparents are Suzy Haven, Vt. Rubin and Abner Rubin of Omaha and Aileen and Jeffrey and Barbara Dan Lewis of Merrick, Wohbier of Reseda, Calif., N;Y. announce the birth of a son, Tyler, on Fel). 10. Grandparents are TEU OUR ADVERTISERS Norman Wohlner of YOU SAW THEIR AD IN Omaha, the late Pearl THE JEWISH PRESS Wohlner, Vivian Gurstein of Van Nuys, Calif., and the late Robert Gurstein.
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CALENDAR OF EYENTS FRWAV, MARCH 19 Kallah Weekend UTTO (K-1) Shabbal DJnnei, Beth El SATURDAY, MARCH 20 MichaelTayterBarMitzvah. niS.am, Templelsrael Cantonal Par1omianc«. B p.m. Kfen's Club Shabbat, Beth El B'nai B'nth Monsky Night at ttie Omaha Racers SUNDAY, MARCH 21 Jewish Waf Vets. 9 a.m.. Bje Teachers WofKshop. 12:30p.m., Bath^EI Cantonal pertofmance. 2 p m. Temple Israel 2nd gr perftxTiance, 2 p.m;, Blumkin IHome Dell Night. 5 p.m, Templa ivael MONDAY. MARCH 22 YES, 10 am .1!
Jason Fredricks Jason Fredricks will become a Bar Mitzvah on March 27 at Temple Israel in a joint ceremony with his cousin, Lee. Jason is the son of Alan and Sue Fredricks. A seventh-grade honor student at Millard North Middle School, he plays in the band and eryoys bicycling, golf and computers. Jason is also a Boy Scout. He has two younger brothers, Aaron and Timothy. Jason is the grandson of Arlene and David Fredricks, Melba Meyer and the late Leland Meyer.
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Synagogue Activities 1502 No. 52nd Street Omaha, NE 68104 556-6288 OlTice hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday (when school is in session), 9 to 11 a.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Mark Urkowitz and Cantor David Taub. FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat service is at 6:15 p.m. SATURDAY: Morning service is at 8:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary and Goldstein Chapel. Professor Eytan Gilboa of Hebrew University will speak on "Left and Right and the New Political Map in Israel.* Junior Congregation meets and Shabbat Juniors service meet at 10 a.m. A kiddush luncheon sponsored by Sisterhood, will follow. Babysitter service is provided courtesy of Sisterhood. Talmud class with the Rabbi is at 5:30 p.m., followed by Mincha at 6:15 p.m. Shalosh Seudos, Ma'ariv and Havdalah conclude services. SUNDAY: Service is at 9 a.m. WEEKDAYS: Services are at 7 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Each weekday evening between Mincha and Ma'ariv, we study Chumash. The study sessions are led by Rabbi Urkowitz. JEWISH STUDIES
Supplementary classes in Jewish studies are at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at the JCC. Program includes supper and Mishna studies with Rabbi Urkowitz. QCMARA
'Cantor David Taub leads a Gemara study session Mondays at 4:30 p.m. in the Blumkin Home's Goldsten Chapel. TOPICS
Topics of Interest for Growing Young Jewish Ladies,' Sunday at 1 p.m. at the JCC. Instructor is Devora Urkowitz.
sismiHooo Sisterhood study group meets Tuesday at 10 a.m. at ) home of Susie Shyken. NArrOHAH
"Haflorah Trop is taught by Cantor Taub Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the JCC to post Bar Mitzvah-aged students.
B'nal Israel 618 Mynstor Street Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503 322-4706 Service^ are conducted by congregants. For information, leave a message on the synagogue answering machine (322-4705) FRIDAY: Services are at 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY: Services are at 9:30 a.m. KALLAN ofessor Eytan Gilboa will discusa 'Questions and •w«rs on the Middle East Situation* tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. A dairy-vegetarian potluck and havdalah service follow
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Beth El Synagogue 14506 California Omaha, NE 68154 492-8550 OfTice Hours: Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emil Berkovits. FRIDAY: Services at 6 p.rfi. SATURDAY: Services at 9:30 a.m. Kiddush follows services. tSS (Torah Siddur Skills) begins at 10:15 a.m. Shabbat Story Time for children ages 2to6is at 11a.m. Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services are at 6:25 p.m. SUNDAY: Services are at 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. WEEKDA'YS: ' Services are at 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. JUDAiCASHOP
Open Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to noon. LUNCH'N LEARN
Lunch "n Learn with the Rabbi meets Thursday at 1 p.m. (note time change) at Beth El. Cost is $5.15 for a Kosher Pickle sandwich. Call the synagogue office for reservations. ADULT EDUCATION
Beth El Women's League and the Adult Education Committee classes are on hiatus during JCAC season. Tuesday morning classes meet at 9 a.m. MEN'S CLUB Members of Men's Club will conduct services tomorrow morning, followed by a kiddush. KALLAH Professor Eytan Gilboa will speak on "American-Israeli relations in the Clinton-Rabin era* at a brunch Sunday itat 10 a.m. at the synagogue. PASSOVER PREPARATION A workshop offering hints and suggestions for Passover will be March 28 at 10 a.m.
Chabad House 1322 So. 119th Street Omaha, NE 68144 697-1124 FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat services are at 6 p.m. SATURDAY: Davening is at 9:30 a.m., followed hT Kiddiiah. SUNDAY: Davening is at 9:30 a.m. TALMUD CLASSCS Talmud daas, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Advanced Talmud, 12 p.m. lliunKiay. CMUMASH CLASS Chumash class for adults, 10:30 B.m. Wednesday
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Glenn David Wigodsky, son of Steven Wigodsky, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah tomorrow morning. Jason Fredricks, son of Sue and Alan Fredricks, and Lee Fredricks, son of Sally and Terry Fredricks, will celebrate their B'nai Mitzvah at the Shabbat morning service next week. ADULT EDUCATION Introduction to Judaism class meets at 7:30 p.m. oh Tuesday. Adult B'nai Mitzvah class, 7 p.m. • "Jewish in Hollywood," led by Rabbi Azriel, meets at 9:30 a.m. Thursday. The Matriarchs and their Legacy,* led by Rabbi Fi:^, meets at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. MINI UNIVERSITY Mini-university continues Thursday at 7 p.m., led by Rabbi Aryeh Azriel, Rabbi Daniel Fink and Rabbi Laura Rappaport. TOT SHABBAT A short service of song and prayer, followed by cookies and juice, for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners (and their parents and grandparents) will be at 7 p.m. today.
DBUNIOHT The Men's Club and Sisterhood's third-annual '^ew York Style Deli Night,* open to the community, is Sunday. Dinner is served at 5 p.m. and 6:46 p.nL For reaeryations, call the Temple office (556-6636). Torah on Wheels will be Tuesday at noon at Skwburg Company, 10040 Regency Circle. Reservations are required, call the Temple office (666-6536).
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Sparks from The Word By Rabbi Myer S. Kripke
By Morris Maline
A good name In last week's editorial, I wrote about the legacy of Hymie Epstein, a man of courage. Tliis week, I want to talk about the late Herbert Goldsten, a man of vision. I shall call him Herb, because I knew him quite well and I hke to think of him as a friend who added some beautiful moments to my life. I remember visiting Herb in his bachelor apartment where I went to gather material for a story in connection with his plan to set up a trust to benefit, the Jewish community. He was a remarkable record-keeper and he took great pride in his ability to pull out bills and receipts going back 50 years or more. I got quite a chuckle when he showed me a $5 receipt for repairing body damage to a car he owned in the 19208. He' also felt privileged to enjoy reasonably good health and" the mental faculties which allowed him to keep track of not only his own financial affairs, but those of his sister as well. During that initial interview, the story of his life became clear as he pulled out his Army records, his real estate license, and various other documents he retained during his 90 plus years of life. Throughout the interview. Herb was most appreciative for my time and interest, downplaying my enthusiasm for "this great story." After the story appeared, he called to express his gratitude, but continued to minimize his role in setting up the trust to benefit the Jewish community. •Herb worked hard throughout his working-years and amassed a sizable block of real estate. He spent «little upon himself, choosing ihstead to live « modest lifestyle and to spend only on worthwhile things. One of those things was a substantial gift to the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home for the construction of a synagogue for the residents. I was privileged to have many in-person and many telephone conversations with Herb before he died in 1990 and during those sessions he .would tell me about his hopes for the way his trust would serve the Jewish community after his death. Herb was proud of his upbringing as a Jew, proud of the local Jewish community, and anxious to have his money put to good use when he no longer would be here. Well, Herb, I am here to tell you that everything you wished for is being accomplished. The Herbert Goldsten Trust, administered by the Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation is alive and well and making a strong impact in serving the needs of the Jewish communit\
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Parashat Vayakhel-Pekud« Shabbat haHodesh A Dress Code for the Temple No, I don't think that our ancient forebears had to have their clothes approved before they entered the Temple in Jerusalem, or for that matter, the Sanctuary in the wilderness. But the priests—that was a different matter. The two Sidrot that are before us in the Synagogue this week, which close the Book of Exodus, repeat in astonishingly meticulous detail the construction of the appurtenances of the portable wilderness Sanctuary, and, in similar detail, the special garb of the priests. The new JPS translation calls this garb "sacral vestments," for "dignity and adornment." It must have been awe-inspiring for the people to see their priests, who were human beings like themselves, dressed in these splendid garments. The garments alone removed the Kohanim from the secular to the sacred. The priests themselves must have been stirred emotionally when they were "clothed in holiness." All of this leads me to express a personal peeve, in which I do not ordinarily indulge in these columns. Now a Synagogue is not meant to be like the ancient Temple. There are no priests and no sacral vestments. Ordinary people are the ofTiciants, not necessarily dressed for "dignity and adornment." And many people who are not professionals also participate in the ser-
Letters to the Editor To the Editor: After viewing the Purim pictures in last week's Jewish Press, several people asked me why I would consent to have wet sponges thrown at me. Ilie answer goes back 19 years. When I came to Omaha, Joe Ginsberg was USY advisor and I was Youth Director at Beth El Synagogue. We both were rookies in those positions. Joe had only one interest: the kids. He worked long and hard on behalf of his kids. He would do (and did) anything for his kids. He has remained with them in some capacity for the past 19 years. He has chaired and advised the Youth Commission, helped rejuve• nate and reorganize Bieth El's eighth-grade youth group (formerly Jr. USY), has created Purim carnivals virtually single-handedly and has been an ever-present helping hand. Several of "Joe's kids" are still in Omaha, hava. their own children who attend UTIX) claaaea, and have become active in their synagogue or ^ater Jewish community. Joe is very proud of them and is looking forward to working with his 'grandchiliiren.* Joe is also president of Beth El's Men's Club, and he arranged for the Beth El sfTlnity charge card. Joe spearheaded the grooery-cartiflcates fundraisIng caaapaign. He has devoted tremendous tinte snd energy to the synaJoe Ginsberg is the epitome of a 'roenscfa;* would thathebeckmsd. So why did I fo into the •ponge iMOth to have kids throw sponges at me? Becauae Joe Giniberg asked me to. When Joe Ginsberg talks, people ought to listen.
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To the Editor: We were appalled and outraged when we read that Temple Israel is starting its own preschool program. We are a community of only 6,000 Jewish people and we should act as a united Jewish community when possible. A preschool program in direct competition with the JCC's program is extremely divisive. Speaking from experience, one of the most successful ways to get our children to meet each other is through JCC programs, and as they get older, through BBYO. We personally feel that by pulling away from the community's established preschool program. Temple Israel does a grave ii\justice to the community at large. Omaha's small Je'wish community has no nwm for elitism. Susie and Jim Silverman
vices, in many synagogues in the land women as well as men. In many syi|agogues, children as well. ' My peeve is that in some synagogues, there is a feeling that I can onlji describe as "vochadig," even on Shabbat, on the pulpits of our synagogues. Professionals and non|profe8sionals talk to each other, laugh with each other, and gesticulate to each other— all while the service is going on. There is usually ipomposure and courtesy when the sermon or d'var Tonih is in progress. But no one else is so honored, not Cantor, not Baale Tefillah, not Bar or Bat Mitzvah, not Mnflir, not Baale Kriah. And, to come back to dress. It seems to me elementary that dress on tile pulpit (bimah) ought to be tastefully conservative. For men (who know that they will be on the pulpit), th!is nneana suits, rather than casual jackets and odd- slacks. For women (who know that they will be on the jpulpit), dresses, rather than slacks or culottes. And ipr children—someone ought to impress them with the thought that they are near the Torah. Therefore careless posture, standing or sitting, ought to be avoided. And gum-chewing banned. Synagogues in tint East, my impression tells me, are more careful of maters of this kind than those in the Middle West. I don't know much about synagogues in the west. What I am talking about is a kind of dignity, a modest sense of holinesJH-at least for the pulpits, Shabbat andYomTov.
News «bnd Views By Bernie M030W I had wonderful guests last Tuesday afternoon. Yale Gotsdiner brought! Sam Rosenblatt over to see me, after the noontime luncheon meeting of retired Jewish men in Lincoln.' Sam is quite a fella. He grew up in Omaha, one of four sons of Anna and Morris Rosenblatt. For many years, he and I.W. [Rosenblatt owned and operated a grocery store there. At that time, Sam Was married to EMith DolgofFand tley were the parents of Harlan and Muriel. Subsequent to ths grocery business, he worked for Lewis Albert Company for three years and then 13 years for Metropolitan Life. Those were the days when insurance men not only had to sell the policies, but to collect the premium;I as well. Remember those days? Now, back to the kids. Harlan lives in Las Vegas, and Muriel Roseiiblatt Sigman lives in Denver. Muriel's three daugjliters are the lights of their grandfather's life. You should see him smile when he speaks of them. Sam has always )e6n a busy and caring man,. After being widowed, m moved to Lincoln and married Sophie Katz. Unfortbinately, she too passed away. These days, and ipr the past 15 years, this kind and thoughtful man hai been a volunteer at Lincoln General Hospital. He has logged better than 5,720 hours working there. HJ has spent time in many departments doing a myriad of jobs. He has worked in the printing department (before the days of computers), the front desk, as an escort for patients, and wherever he is needed. 1 . . The thing I find to be most charhiing about him is his smiling face anil calm demeanor. Sam Rosenblatt, at age 88, is still evt^ry inch a gentleipan and Lincoln is lucky to have him. j
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By Adam Nicholj Our advancement chairman, Steve Chasen, presented badges to the scouts who advanced in rank at the Court of Honor held recently at UieJCC. Earning second-class rank were Jeremy Chasen, Matthew Chasen and Alex Wolfson. Scouts who have reached firstclass rank are Ben Gonsher, Adani Nichols and Jake Pilley. Scouts in the troop were also recognized for their achievements in passing requirements for merit badges, such as Citizenship in the Community, Nation an,d World, Astronomy, Camping, Truck Transportation, Scholarship, Swimming and Communications. Jason Robertson was received into the troop by Assistant Scoutmaster Dr. Mark Pilley at a Webelos transition ceremony in Pack 356. He will be in the Cobra Patrol.
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Deli food at Temple on Sunday Temple Israel's third annual "New York-Style D?li Night" is Sunday. Dinner will be served in two Beatings: at 5 p.m. and at 6:46 p.m. Yiddish music will be performed throughout dinner by Cantor Karen WebberGilat. . Food is also available for carry out. Cost for full dinners starts at $6.50. Offerings include corned beef, pastrami, chopped liver, matzo ball soup, tongue. New York-8,tyle cheesecake and dill pickles. Sponsored by the temple's Sisterhood and Men's Clubj the dinner was planned by committee members Dennis DePorte, Pam DePorte, Sandy Passer, Elyce Azriel, Gary Epstein, Todd Manvitz and Phyllis and Normand Roffman. All proceeds go to Temple. Free sitter service is available. For reservations (for dinner or sitter service), call the Temple Organizers included Dennis DePOrte, left, and office (556-6536). Normand RofbnaQ.
Organizations BREADBREAKERS Dave Weber, sports director at WOWT, will speak at the B'nai B'rith Sports Banquet Rally on Wednesday at noon at the Regency West Best Western, 107th and Pacific streets. Cost for lunch is $7.50. Bring a friend for this hour of lunch and learning. YES Next YES meeting is Monday at the JCC. "TES Talk," Bingo and English class all beg^n at 10:30 a.m. Following lunch, Mayor P.J. Morgan will speak. Transportation is available by calling 3304272. OLOTIMERS Next Oldtimers meeting is Tuesday at the JCC. Earlybird discussion is at 10:30 a.m. Lunch is at noon, with a special tribute to Henry Stem on his SOth birthday. A video on Victor Borge yvill be shown after lunch. WALK-IN DRO^IN Next meeting will be at the JCC. Exerciae class and Bingo begin at 10:30 a.m. Bring a sack lunch. After lunch, the Movie*
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Let's talk about the weather. It looks like, wit!) the freezeouts of the Young Energetic Seniors' New Year's party, maybe we should just tie it in with a Jewish New Year's party, when the weather will be more favorable: A lot of preparations have gone into the party. Our thanks go forward to the many volunteers who worked so hard on this losing cause. It was well worth the battle with the elements to drive to Beth El in January for Lucy's good cookin.' Gloria Kaslow discussed a new concept in wills, ethical wills. Also in January, Lisa Lipkin, actress and storyteller,. gave us a preliminary performance and she had participants do improvisation bits. Lotta fun! It is a pleasure having Dr. Gordon Cherwitz joining us in our YES Talk discussion group, and our moderators, Toni Kutcher, Sam Rosenstein, Sam Kaplan, Joe Boin and other participants. The YES group welcomes Vicki Bryant as our new exercise physiologist. Please tell our advertisers you saw their ad in the Jewish Fresfi.
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King and queen of the Purim parade at the Rose Blumkin Home were Dave Bernstein and Billie Sokolof, who were elected to the posts after they campaigned door-to-door before Purim.
Passover workshop School-aged children and their parents can bake matzah, make Passover crafts and learn Pasaover songs at a workshop sponsored by Priedel Jewish Academy at the JCC on March 28 at 2 p.m. The workshop is free and open to the community. To register, call the school at 334-0617.
Have you read about the ruckus in Israel regarding the possibility of bringing McDonalds into the country? It seems there are a couple of obstacles—one is obvious, the other a bit more obscure. In this country, that fast food chain is known for its (you should pardon the expression) cheeseburgers. In Israel, the idea of a slice of cheese on top of a meat patty, is of course, unacceptable. What's okay for McDonald's would not pass at McMoishes. The other obstacle was the one to capture my atten; tion. It had to do with french fries. It seems the potatoes grown in Eretz Yizrael aren't suitable for that method of preparation. And, because agriculture is such an important part of that country's economy, there are restrictions against importing potatoes from anywhere. I guess I can understand all of this. I've cooked for enough years to know some potatoes are better suited for certain preparations than others. What I don't understand is the fuss about growing an Idaho Russet in the fertile acres of Israel I personally am acquainted with the superior varieties of certain' vegetables they grow. I will always remember the radishes and the tnarvelous cucumbers and tomatoes we ate when visiting. I've been many places, but in no other environment do I recall eating (with tremendous enjoyment) fresh, vegetables for breakfast! If you haven't had the same experience you may not, understand what I mean..but trust me.Those people turn out produce that would make any grower green with envy. So my point is simply this: if they're that good, why the heck can't they grow Idaho Russets? • I can't believe the difference in soil makes it impossible. After all, they add whatever minerals they need to make farming more successful, don't they? Come on Yiddlechi Get with the program. Don't let these grease artists tell you what you can and what you can't grow. I just know it shouldn't be an impossibility to raise the exactly correct variety right there in Israel. However, on the subject of the other obstacle, ein shildick meer, the cheeseburger, that could well be a different story. One in which I'd rather not be involved. I suspect some smart operator in a laboratory might beat the rap however. So many formerly dairy items are now available in a paceve form, maybe even cheese for the you-know-what. But if it passed the test with the mashgeach, would it vrith the consumer? Or would it be called McLousy? I really can't say. I'm just here to provide important information to you...like Jewish potatoes: are they good for frying or just for latkes and kugel? Decide for youraelf
Community answers the call By Mark and JUI IMMoat Sopar Sunday ehalnaan Well, we aikad for it and we got it W« aaked the community to 'answer th« call* during the Super Sunday phone-athon on F^. 7., and you did — in racord numbers. Altogether, 12,017 maipbers of the Super Sunday division pledged their support to the 1993 UJA/FaderatiOn Campaign, and of thoaa contributors, 160 were new pladgM totalling $6,200. Tha final numbara are not yat In, but at this point, wa're happy to
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Sylvia ROM (left), of Kalah Franklin Chapter, and Charlotte Kaplan, (right) of Hatikvah Chapter, copresidents of AMIT, greet Siiaron CSertz, a member of the organization's regional board. ages and makes it possi- Charlotte , Kaplan for ble for them to live as a their untiring efforts in family unit with spebial- behalf of AMIT. The gift ly-trained substitute par- this year was of trees to ents." be planted in Israel. ' She also described help Dr. Michael Yablonaki provided to emigrants sang a variety of numfrom Yemen, Ethiopia, bers, assisted by Marion and the Soviet Union. 'Weggi on the piano. He The annual Jack and sang a special "Happy Gert Levey presentation Birthday" in honor of was made by Jeanette Nadoff to Sam and Rose Gimple's 88th.
PRAGUE (JTA) — The Federation of Jewish Communities of the Czech Republic has drawn up a list of 120 sites that were confiscated from Jews, and now wants government restitution for the sites. They include synagogues, cemeteries, the Prague Jewish Museum and property that had belonged to Jewish organizations such as B'nai B'rith lodges and Maccabi Hagibor sport clubs. New restitution laws would have to be drafted to allow the properties to be returned, because a law passed in 1989 allows the return of all properties confiscated after Feb. 25, 1948, the-day of the Communist takeover. Czech Jewish leaders psist that they should be ble to reclaim buildings "and land taken from the community between 1939 and 1945. , The govern mejit is hes-
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Czech Jews try to reclaim property By Joaef Klansky
March 19,1993
TEL AVIV (JTA) — On a pleasantly cool day, good for long-distance running, Anfar Asugan of Ethiopia won the 13th annual Tel Aviv marathon. He finished the course in two hours, 21 minutes and 23 seconds, setting no records. A few minutes later, Jose da Silva of Brazil came in second. This year's marathon caused less traffic problems than past ones, because the route was redesigned to shift runners away from the Tel Aviv's central streets. The marathon, organized by the Histadrut's Hapoel sports club, is said to be the world's only major footrace worldwide held on a weekday on city streets. Apart from the Olympic marathon, all other marathons take place on weekends. This year, following loud and angry protests by motorists of the traffic snarls caused by the runners, some 1,000 runners took off from the sports stadium at Hadar Yosef on the northern edge of Tel Aviv.
By Henry Stern Next meeting is Tuesday, Rosh Chodesh of the month Nisan (the Japanese Nissan car). At Earlybirds on March 9, Harry Paskowitz, subbing for President Sam Kaplan, presented Harry Lobel, who gave each of us a printed brochure on atherosclerosis and its effects. We are dealing here with arteriosclerosis' and heart problems and we are all interested in these probleins. Thanks, Harry. And on to Art Grossman, who delved into the Rodney King trial, Florida and its gang problems, and the Muslim mobs trying to destroy New York. Opinions by Charlie Fellman, Harry Schulman, Dave Dvorkin, Abe Gendler, Jacque Dolgoff and others. And onward to Amy's magic menus in the starlite room, served up pronto by her gals and male volunteers, with a Motzi by Sam Shyken, and the Benschen by Charlie Fellman. Harry Paskowitz, subbing for Sam K., asked us to stand in memoriam for Lois Joseph, Dr. Max Fleishman, Sam Slutzky and Bea Fox. Harry asked for applause for the birthday boys, and • your stringer received applauase for his March birthday. Thanks, guys, Sam Shyken informed us that George Greenblatt and Doc Margolin are hospitalized. Get well, fellows. Welcome back, Elmer Greenberg, our All-American guard from UNL. A treasurer report from Les Waxman, and prsented to us was Charlie Fellman's son, Gordon, a professor at BrandeisUniversity. Our guest speaker, courtesy of Doc Margolin and Tony Kutcher, was Todd Feltz of Carson Feltz Investments. Mr. Feltz informed us of the various investment opportunities for our age categories. He included estate planning and insurance.
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March 19,1993
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Review: "Cantorial » By Morris Maline The Theatre at the 'J's presentation of "Cantorial" seta a new mark of excellence witli set design and shows veteran performer JefT Taxman in a new light. Designed by Tim Combs and constructed by Mr. Combs and Bill VanDeest, the set consists of a former synagogue renovated into a home. The set utilized the stained glass window from the old Kapulier shul in Omaha, and — without giving away the story line — conveyed a true synagogue feeling. This feeling was exacer-
bated by the periodic offstage voice of a cantor from days gone by. ' Mr. Taxman, who has rolled around the JCC stage on a number of occasions with a bellowing voice in hotzi totsy roles, gained a few years in this show as he performed the characterization of Morris. Lipkind, a friendly grocer who does a little detective work. His gait, mannerisms, and vocal tricks could have qualified him for the Social Security set. The lead roles, played by Jennifer Zindel and. Patric Vendetti, • were enthusiastic portrayals of
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The musical "Fiddler on the RobF' will be performed at Millard North High School today, tomorrow, and next weekend, March 26 and March 27. All performances are at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $4 ($3.50 if purchased in advance). The cast includes students Andrew Nathan as Lazar Wolf, and Jamie Tichauer and Michelle Malashock in chorus.
a Jewish girl and nonJewish boyfrieiid with a surprisingly pro-Jewish attitude on the part of the boyfriend. He not only learned how to pronounce "cha" as in "challah," but he pursued restoration of a synagogue with a vengeance. The show has the potential for a delightful evening of theater, but sparse audiences made it difficult for the cast to really show its stuff. "Cantorial" will continue until March 28 and ticket information may be obtained by calling 3348200.
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Cantorial by Ira Levin
Auditions for Playhouse's "Fiddler"
Seders planned at Beth Israel Passover seders will be held at Beth Ist-ael Synagogue on April 5 and 6, both at 8 p.m. at the synagogue. Menus both nights include four cups of wine, matzo ball soup, gefllte fish, relishes, farfel kugel, sponge cake, fruit and cookies. The first seder features chicken, the second, brisket. Both seders will'be led by Rabbi Mark Urkowitz and Cantor David Taub. Cost is $19 for adults, $9 for children ages 8 to 12, $5 for children 4 to 7, and $1 for children under 4. For more information or reservations, call the synagogue office (556-6288) by March 31.
The Omaha Community Playhouse will hold auditions for roles in "Fiddlw on the Roof on March 29 and 30 at 7:30 p.m. All roles are for adults. • To audition, prepare 16 measures of a song. An accompanist will be provided. There will also be a dance audition. The musical opens May 29 on the Mainstage Theatre and runs through July 2. Performances are at 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and at 2 p.m. and 6:30 .p.m. on Sundays. For more information, call the Playhouse at 5534890. • *•••••••**•*• X^ L
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