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VoL LXX No. 38 Omaha
Omaha women participate regiona lly, nationally On national board
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Anne Broder has been appointed to sit on the UJA National Women's Division Board and as such, she will also serve on the UJA Midwest Regional Board. The position involves two national meetings a year and Mrs. Broder will serve as a liaison for a federated community _^, ii^y .. w .;« smaller than Omaha. Hfci '^r 'P'.lB "I am thrilled to represent Omaha on the national board," said Mrs. Broder. "We are categorized by UJA as an intermediate sizecity, but we do so much more than many large communities." Speaking about the women on the national board. Mrs. Broder said, "I am honored to be serving with these women, many of whom I met on missions to Israel. They are hard workers, very bright, and totally dedicated to Women's Division, UJA and Israel. "An example of that commitment came during the Gulf War. At that time, these women answered the call of UJA and went to Israel when few other Americans were going. They could not stay home because they knew they were needed there to help and to show support. Mrs. Broder added that many of the women on the board have been involved for many years, and some have worked their way up from Young Leadership positions. They have developed important contacts in the government and busineas communities and the work they do makes a real difference in their communities, in Jewish communities nationwide, and in Israel. Mrs. Broder also serves on the board of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, is the local missions program chairman, and serves on the Women's Division Campaign Cabinet.
Another leader resigns By Larry Yudelson NEW YORK (JTA) — A vice president of the American Israel Public AiTairs Committee has been forced to resign after calling Israel's deputy foreign minister a "slimeball." Harvey Friedman, a Florida businessman, was forced to step down from the post after his slur against Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Yossi Beilin was published in The Washington Jewish Week. The incident ii the latest of a series of embarrassments for the influential pro-brael lobby. It oonrtes me ,on the heels of the June 28 resignation of Thomas line, AIPAC's widely respected executive director, ..ho agreed to step down af^r making remarks about Orthodox Jews that were seen as derogatory. It also highlights what some have seen as a distinct reluctance by some American Jewish oommuaal leaders to accept the present Israeli government's policies on the peace process, specifically its willingness to exchange land for peace. I The controversy surrounding Friedman's remarks 'began last month, when he accompanied three members of the U.S. Congraes on a visit to Israel. During the trip, Friedman accused Prims MinisUr YiUhak Rabin of "chuUpah." The story, as reported widely in the Israeli preas, based on sources dose to Beilin, was that Friedman ^h*d spoken out against any poUntlal territorial oonFoMsions planned by Rabin in the course of the peace Ulks. 'Where does Rabin gat the chutspah to give up [terrilory?" Friedman was quoted as saying. The Israeli government lodged a formal protest with AIPAC, which as a rule does not Uke posiUons on braell government polidae.
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Bobbie Epstein has Omaha's 33 Lion of been appointed to the regional committee for the Judah Division women are invited to join thousands of National Lion of Judah women nationwide at a speConference to be held in cial conference in Washington D.C. from^ Washington D.C. from Oct. 4 - Oct. 6. Mrs.* October 4 through October Epstein will be the liaison 6. Andi Kavich is chairman between the national conof the Omaha delegation. " ference organizers and the "This is very exciting for us," said Mrs. Kavich. "It chairmen of the Lion of Judah Conference delegations in Omaha and in Wichita. Andi Kavich is Omaha's is the first conference of its kind for the members of the Lion Division of UJA National Women's Division." chairman for the conference. Participants will meet with new women merabers-of "This is the first Lion of Judah Conference and it is an exciting opportunity for the women who raise a Congress as well as high ranking administration offigreat portion of the campaign dollars nationwide to cials, prominent women activists and Israeli diplo come together to meet, to be honored and to be mats. educated," said Mrs. Epstein. Included among the special guests are Hillary "Men in the upper divisions have had these oppor- Rodham Clinton, Leah Rabin, Senators Barbara tunities for years, but the women have never had this Boxer, Dianne Feinstein, Nancy Kassebaum, Joseph Lieberman, Barbara Mikulski, Carol MoseleyBraun contact as a group." . She noted that all of the women attending the con- and Patty Murray. Also scheduled is a priv'ate tour of thfe recently ference will pay their own expenses. Mrs. Epstein explained that the division was start- opened U.S. Holocaust Museum with Holocaust sured as a fund raising vehicle in Miami and currently vivor Gerda Klein who has spoken in Omaha several times. includes 7,000 women nationwide. For more information about the conference, call Jan "When we began the Lion Division on 1989, we never dreamed that in 1993 we would have 34 Lions of Perelman at the Federation office, 334-8200. Judah in this community, and such enthusiastic parThese three articles vfire prepared by ticipation for this conference. "It has grown well beyohd our original expecta- Barbara Chandler, public relations director, .. tions. It's happening in every community, and based Jewish Federation of Omaha on the commitment of the women who have become involved in leading and participating in the Lion of Judah, it will continue to grow." Mrs. Epstein serves as treasurer of the Jewish Inside, the Jewish Press/offers its annuFederation of Omaha and is involved in the Women's Division Campaign. She also sits on the board of the al health issue. Enjoy in good health. Midwest Women's Division UJA Cabinet.
Study of allegations By Cynthia Mann and Michele Chabin JERUSALEM (JTA) — The annual Assembly of the Jewish Agency for Israel concluded last week without directly addressing the most prominent issue on everyone's lips: the alleged financial wrongdoings of its chairman, Simcha Dinitz. But the body's smaller and more influential Board of Governors approved a measure calling for a study of the allegations by a legal expert and the monitoring of the impact of the allegationB on the agency's fund-raising campaigns and operations. Three American delegates had placed on the' Assembly's agenda a resolution calling for Ehnitz to Uke an immediate leave of absence. But the delegates — Leonard Bebchick. Steven Fain and Sara Sanditen — were persuaded by the chairman of the Board of Governors, Mendel Kaplan, to withdraw the resolution. The allegations against Dinilx, which include the improper use of Jewish Agency credit cards to purchase thousands of dollara of personal itertis. are the subject of a police investigation, requested by Knsaset members. Kaplan has been under pressure by Aaiembly membsn to take action on the matter, especially in the wake of a detailed expose on the case that appeared June 3S in (he Jerusalem Poet The Board of Governors resolution calls for a senior advisory group assembled by Kaplan to monitor th* impact of the allegations on community l\indralfing efTorts and to provide weekly reports to Kaplan. Thoe* reports will then be evaluated by a aeriea of speriAed fiindralsing leaders, after consultation with the World Zionist organliatkm
Jazz concert may draw 1,000 to back lawn of JCC
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By Morris Maline * The Jewish Community Center is projecting an attendance of 1,000 or more for the July 26 outdoor ^ jazz concert on its back lawn. jH "Early requests for information indicate that our promotion thus far has spurred interest way above what we had anticipated. We may get 1,000 or more to attend," said Beth Seldin Dotan, cultural arts director, ^ Ms. Dotan said the outdoor concert, scheduled for 6 to 8.30 p.m., has required a number of arrangements to handle the event. 'MM She pointed out that a community relations pro- ^| gram will advise the neighborhood of the concert and ask for understanding on the part of those in the area. |H Overflow parking ^ Overflow parking will be handled by a shuttle service from the HyVei grocery store on 132nd street and off-duty policemen will be on hand to direct parking and provide security. She esid HyVee will offer kosher hot dogs, Julio's will offer beverages and Coke will be sold fh>m a vendor's stand, all at the Frohm Pavilion. "We are encouraging families to bring blankets and lawn chairs. There will be portable toilets availabls." Ms. Dotsn said the concert will take place on the lawn West of the baseball diamond and that Kletmer musicians will lead off the entertainment with a rendition of Jewish Jaix fVom 6:lfi-6:40. Thoae attending will be asked to make a t3 donation. ^