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23 Ti»hre, St54, October 8,1993
Vol.Uaa No. 4 Omaha
Anonymous donor makes CLAL possible.
Elie Wiesel address to highlight Campaign
By Barbara Chandler, Federation public relations By Barbara Chandler, Federation public director relations director The 1994 UJA/Federation Campaign is underway. General co"The big question chairmen are Harley Schrager and everyone is asking is Howard Kooper. Carol Katzman is 'What is CLAL?'" said chairman of the Women's Division Sandi Fried, chairman Campaign. The major campaign of Omaha's CLAL proevent will take place Jan. 20 at Beth gram. Brochures El Synagogue with guest speaker describing the program Elie Wiesel. and schedule have been "We're very excited to have a man mailed to the communiof Mr. WieseVs stature address the ty. Schrager Jewish community. A general feeling "CLAL is a unique of good will is generated from an opportunity to explore event of this type," commented Mr. Kooper. how our lives are affect"Our goals for this campaign are to raise the ed by being Jewish," Sandi Fried needed funds and to get pledge cards turned in to explained Mrs. Fried. the Federation in a timely manner," explained Mr. "It is a way to learn about yourself and your identiSchrager. "This event will bring our community ty with the best of the best Jewish scholars. No together and I'm certain we'll all be inspired by Mr. matter what your background, education or pracWiesel's address." tice of Judaism, CLAL is targeted for you. Members of the Jewish cdmmunity will be able "CLAL is not about a book somebody wrote. It's to obtain tickets to hear Mr. Wiesel at no charge by not about someone imposing his or her Jewish phimaking their pledges to the 1994 UJA/Federation losophy. CLAL will make you think. It will invite Campaign by Dec. 31. Following briefing sessions your active participation. Your personal views are during the first three weeks of October, campaign respected as we explore together, and that still volunteers will be contacting donors for their doesn't explain everything that CLAL is. pledges. Discussing the campaign volunteers, Mr. "TThanks to an anonymous donor, CLAL scholars will come to Omaha at no charge to the community. Schrager Commented, "We are very pleased to have It is wonderful that this donation was made so our a number of young men, under age 35, involved in entire community can benefit at no cost and with the campaign this year. The (uture of our community and this campaign depends on them. Their no commitment —just a desire to learn." Supporting benefactors who helped cover addi- commitment demonstrates that these young men tional costs in presenting this program are the recognize their obligation to the community and Murray H. and Sharee E. Newman Foundation and they're doing something positive about it." Mr. Kooper commented on the impact of the the Herbert Goldsten Trust. CLAL will take place during three weekends this campaign on Israel in view of the recent signing of fall. On Sunday, October 17 from 3:00 to 5:00 the the peace agreement. topic of discussion will be "Are Sarah and Abraham really my mishpacha?" at the home of Anne and
Katzman
Kooper
"Peace is wonderful," he said, "but I think it's going to cost more than we realize. Israel will need the support of our campaign dollars more than ever. She ^ajilWiave to maintain her level of military defense f*» several years as peace is negotiated. At the same time, Israel must continue to establish her position as a leader in the world market economy." "The Women's Division is asking for more than money this year," remarked Mrs. Katzman. "Everyone has a personal story about how she became involved in tzedakah. We'd like to have those stories shared this year, BO our volunteers are being encouraged to share their own stories with donors and in return, we hope the donors will share their stories with the rest of us. "Stories are a great way of teaching our children about tzedakah. That's why, for this campaign, we're bringing in great storytellers like Anita Gray, Elaine Rembrandt and Elie Wiesel." Mrs. Katzman also noted that nearly 200 women have volunteered to work on this year's campaign, including more young women in the under-35 age group than ever before.
'Have your cake and eat it too' - at Foundation seminar
Barry Broder. Hosts are Margo and Steve Riekes, Suzie and Irv Singer, Cheryl and Ron Cooper and Frances and Sam Fried. From 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. that same Sunday the topic will be "From Mt. Sinai to Omaha — a real leap of faith!" at the home of Judy and David Pinkl^. Hosts are Sheri and Mike Abramson, Sandy and John Lehr and Joel AI person. CLAL sessions will continue on Nov. 14 and 16 and Dec. 5 and 6. The sessions are independent of ea£h other and everyone is welcome to attend any or AU of the CLAL sessions being offered. To make reservations, call Joan Pecoraro at the Federation ofFice, 334-8200, ext. 210.
flont* iKiolag at UM JCC of the •shibit narkiag the rescue of Denauurk'* Jews are from left, Jane Batt, June Sampson, Beth Seldin Dotan, Ruth Nielsen, and Marllee Christenaen. Sampson, NialtaD and Cbristeaaea are with the Danish Immlfnint Muaeum.
By Claudia German Foundation public relations director Will the United States government receive your largest inheritance? Federal taxes can amount to 55 percent or more of your estate if you haven't made specific provisions for your financial assets. Questions about estate taxes and other topics will be the subjects of discussion at The Jewish Federation Foundation's seminar, "Estate Planning & Charitable Giving (Have your cake and eat it too)." The seminar will be presented on Wednesday afternoon, October 13, from 4:30 to 6:30 at Highland CountO' Club, 126th and Pacific Streets. "This seminar," said Sheldon A. Bernstein, Foundation endowment director, "is for members of our Jewish community who have ever asked themselves any of the following questions: How will the new tax regulations effect me? How can my will fulfill my intentions? How should I distribute my estate? Should 1 consider establishing a trust? Should I establish a charitable fund now go I can see how financial resources benefit a need that is important to me? How can I provide for my family and serve the Jewith community? These are a sampling of the questions that the upcoming seminar will address. Speakers at the seminar will b«: Mary Jewell, an attorney and a trust officer with FirsTier Bank, who will cover the topic, "Estate Planning Tachniques;" Mark A. Weber, director of tht wealth transfer division of Mammel, Schropp, Swartsbaugh, Bngler ft Jones, Inc., who will discuss "Charitable Giving Strategies;" William A. Startler, a certified public accountant who specialises in taxation and estate planning with Frankel, Zacharia, Nissen ft Stamp, speaking about "The New Tax Law Changes of
1993," and Norman Veitzer, chairman of The Foundation's Board of Trustees, whose subject will be "The Foundation and You." Irving Epstein, an attorney with Brodkey ft Epstein, will be the moderator of the seminar. After the speakers present their topics, there will be an opportunity for the audience to ask questions. Couples are encouraged to attend together. Reservations are requested and can be made by calling The Foundation office at 334-8200 as soon as possible.
Mark WnlM^r
Mary Jewell