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P Flanagan and Monsky -- Men of Vision Editor'g Note: The following comments were made at the recent opening of the exhibit, Men of Viaion at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum in New York City: (The Nebraska Jewish Historical Society helped create the exhibit.) By Father Val J. Peter, executive director of Boys Town "On Aug. 27, 1904, a young Irish immigrant arrived on Ellis Island and saw America as a land of hope, dreams and promise. On Dec. 12, 1917, that same Irish immigrant, now a young Roman Catholic Priest, joined hands with his best friend, Henry Monsky, and founded what has become one of the world's greatest programs for unwanted and troubled children — Boys Town. The friendship between these two men of vision jointed together two great communities: the Jewish community and the community of Boys Town. In 1938, Henry Monsky became International President of B'nai B'rith. He guided its war service activities and its efforts to assist the victims of the Holocaust. He was instrumental in organising the American Jewish Conference and worited tirelessly toward the unification of all American Jews and the formation of a Jewish state. Father Flanagan went on to build Boys Town, inspired by a determination to change the way America thought of its troubled children. He wanted to give these youngsters the same hopes, dreams and promises he saw when he arrived here. The friendship between Henry Monsky and Father Flanagan flourished and grew as the two men achieved national prominence, In 1947, just before Father Flanagan lefl Omaha on a mission to help Japanese orphans, he had Henry Monsky draw up his will. It was the last contact the two friends had. On May 2, following a meeting of the American Jewish Conference in New York, Henry Monsky, just 57 years old, suffered a heart attack and died. Father Flanagan called the
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Michael Klepper, left, primary underwriter of the exhibit and the Rev. Val J. Peter loss "one of the greatest sorrows of my life." Scarcely a year later, on May 14, 1948, Father Flanagan, 61, died of a heart attack in Germany as he was trying to help the homeless youth of that nation. OfRciats of B'nai B'rith wired their sympathy to Boys Town noting 'the great friendship between Father Flanagan and Henry Monsky exemplified the spirit of brotherhood which we fervently hope will someday encompass all people. Your loss is ours as well.' Two great humanitarians had passed from the scene, but their legacies still live on. And, speaking for the 17,000 boys and girls we are caring for in 17 sites around the nation, we are proud and happy that the story of these two men is told in this magnificent exhibit and at a place of honor for all Americans."
CLAL focuses on future, relationships and power By Barbara Chandler, Federation public relations director Sandi Fried, CLAL chairman, announced that Rabbi Bradley Hirschfield will lead the November sessions of Omaha's CLAL program. "Those who enjoyed the format of the first CLAL sessions with Rabbi Kula will be pleased to know that all CLAL scholars, including Rabbi Hirschfield, use Rabbi Hirrchfield the same high-energy, dynamic disciusion style,* said Mrs. Fried. Rabbi Hirschfield received his Rabbinic Ordination from the Institute of Traditional Judaism and is completing a doctorate in Ancient Judaism from the Jewish Theological Seminary. He now teaches at both seminaries. Rabbi Hirschfield has been a Stroock Doctoral Fellow at JTS, has served as Scholar-in-Residencc at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin, and has taught for the Elder Hostel program sponsored by the Jewish Federations of Connecticut and New York. Commenting on the success of the October CLAI< sessions, Mrs, Fried remarked, "It was very satisfying to hear how much people appreciated having this program in our community and to see, by their rssponsas during the discussions, how much it affected them," More than 100 people participated in the three October CLAL sessions and Mrs, Fried anticipatot an even grsater response for th» next sessions.
Three CLAL sessions will be held in November. The first will be on Sunday, November 14 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the home of Nancy and Harlan Noddle. The topic will be TTie next Jewish era — what's in store?" Hosts are Caryl and Bucky Greenberg, Cheryl and Barry Kricsfeld, Carol and Alan Parsow, Shane and David Kotok and Ann and Donald Goldstein. Th^ second session will be on Sunday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the home of Natha and John Waldbaum. The topic will be "Jewish views on sex." Hosts are Jodi and Gary Epstein, Margo and Jay Parsow and Carey and David Hereberg. A CLAL power breakfast will be held on Monday morning, November 15 from 7:45 a.m. to 9:16 a,:n, at the Garden Cafe Party Room in Rockbrook Village. The topic will be "Moving from poverty and persecution to affluence and influence." Hosts are Nancy Noddle, Jerry Hoberman and Mike Abramson. Mrs. Fried noted that all November CLAL sessions are open to the community and it is not necessary to have attended the first sessions in order to participate in and ei>joy the upcoming discussions. There is no charge to attend, but reservations are necessary and may be made by calling the Federation office at 334-8200, ext. 210. CLAL is hcint! brought to Omoha through the support of an anonymous donor , »he Mnrrny II, and Sharce C. Newmnn Found Goldstori TriiHl iind the Jnv\; Omahii
annual book fair By Diane Axler Baum, Book Fair publicity The author who revealed secret stories of Jewish children hidden during the Holocaust, and the biographer whose new saga probes the most powerful Jewish banking dynasty in America and Germany, will keynote programs during Omaha's annual Jewish Book Fair, Nov. 18 through Dec. 12, The"Book Fair, sponsored by the Jewish Federation Library, marks its 20th anniversary this year. Since 1973, the Book Fair has recognized Jewish Book Month by bringing prominent lecturers to Omaha and triggering discussions, contests, special programs, and a book sale. Jewish Book Month, initiated in 1943, is celebrated in communities throughout North America during the 30 days preceding Chanukah to commemorate reading and bring attention to new books of Jewish interest, said Edythe Wolf, director of the Federation Library. "In Omaha, where there is no Jewish book store, Jewish parents and grandparents depend on our annual book sale for Chanukah gifts, families browse here to expand their home libraries, and Jewish educators replenish their shelves," Mrs. Wolf said. "The book sale offers the largest selection of Jewish literature for children and adults in one place. (Continued on Page 8) Teens selected for "March of Living"
Eight delegates from Omaha will be among 5,000 teenagers from around the world to participate in the 1994 "March of the Living," The local teens are from lefl, top of photo, Sarah Raful and Beth Shyken; middle, Jayme Tichauer, MellisB Katzman, and Mindy Colchcr; bottom, Andy Katzman and Danny Cohn. Not pictured is Deb Goldstein. The first week of the April trip will be spent visiting Poland and other Holocaust-related locations ] such as concentration camps sites. The week will end on Yom Hashoah at Auschwitz-Birkcnau, Participants will retrace the ' steps of the "March of Death," the three kilomete^ walk Trom Auschwitz to the gas chambers oif "" tdup then will fly to Iiraol to joir of Yom lin'nttmiuit, Urnfl's 46lh^ liulcpctnlciui' Diiy on April M.
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Synagogues Candlelighting: 4:67 pan. BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE 1602 No. 62nd Street Omaha, NE 68104 666^288 Oflfice hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; FViday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Joseph Friedman. FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat service is at 4:55 p.m. SATURDAY: Morning service is at 8:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary and Goldstein Chapel. Study Talmud with Rabbi Friedman at 3:55 p.m. Mincha is at 4:55 p.m. Shalosh Seudos, Ma'ariv and Havdolah conclude the services. Babysitter service is provided by Sisterhood, who also sponsors this week's Kiddush. SUNDAY: Service is at 9 a.m. Breakfast and a study session follows. Rabbi Hanoch Teller of Jerusalem, a worldfamous story teller, will be at the JCC from 3 to 5 p.m. The event is sponsored by Beth Israel Synagogue and is open to the entire community. WEEKDAYS: Services at 7 a.m. and 4:55 p.m. Shabbat Dinner Friday (tonight) at 6:15 p.m., in honor of the birthday of the late Rabbi Isaac Naddoff Seth Ward, associate professor of Judaic Studies and director of the Institute for Islamic-Judaic Studies at the University of Denver, will speak about "The Jews of Yemen." Senior NCSY Saturday from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., coflFee night. Music is provided by Rabbi Friedman. Midwest Regional Shabbaton Nov. 19-21 in St. Louis. Call for information. Junior NCSY Nov. 12-14 at Beth Israel Synagogue. Students in grades five through seven are eligible. Sisterhood Donor luncheon, Tuesday, 12:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Father/Son (Grandfathers too). Minyan at 9 a.m., followed by breakfast. Please make reservations with the office.
B'NAI ISRAEL 618 Mynster Street Council Bluffs, Iowa 51603 322-4706 Services will be conducted by Rabbi Sheryl Shulewitz. For information or any synagogue activities, call 322-4705. FRIDAY: Shabbat services at 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY: Religious School at Westside Community Education Center, 3534 S. 108th St., Omaha, 10 R.m. to noon; "Exploring Judaism" course from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. FRIDAY, Nov. 12: Shabbat services at 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, Nov. 13: Family Rosh Chodesh and Havdalah service followed by dairy-vegetarian potluck, 6:30 p.m., at the home of Rebecca and Brent Bloom. For directions, call 456-1890.
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Office Hours: Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emil Berkovits. FRIDAY: .^ Services are at 6 p.m. SATURDAY: Services are at 9:30 a.m. Kiddush following services. Sitter service starts at 10 a.m. TSS (Torah and Siddur Skills) meets at 10 a.m. Shabbat story time is the first and third Saturday at 11 a.m. K'tanton<children ages 6-9) is at 11 a.m. Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services at 5 p.m. Weekly Torah study, an English discussion of the Torah Portion with modern commentaries, meets 30 minutes after services. SUNDAY: Services are at 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Services are at 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Judaica Shop Open Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to noon, and by appointment. Lunch 'n Learn Lunch 'n Learn with the Rabbi continues on • Thursday. Call the office by 10 a.m. Thursday to reserve your place. B'nai Mitzvah Elayne Ginsburg, daughter of Beth and • William Ginsburg, will become a Bat Mitzvah Friday evening and Saturday morning. Annie Nogg, daughter of Patty and Steve Nogg, will become a Bat Mitzvah on Friday evening, Nov. 12, and Saturday morning, Nov. 13. Children Lunch and Learn Lunch and Learn (lunch, crafts and story time) for children ages five and under will be Friday, Nov. 12, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. For reservations, call Vicki Sanford at 493-3714. Men's Club Breakfast Sunday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. Bob Wolfson, Director ADL-CRC will speak on "Political Implications of the Mid-East Peace Process." Send reservations to Steve Rabb, 917 No. 149th St., 68154.
CHABAD HOUSE 1322 So. 119th Street Omaha, NE 68144 6971124 SATURDAY: Davening is at 9:30 a.m., followed by Kiddush. SUNDAY: Davening is at 9:30 a.m. Talmud Classes Talmud class, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Advanced Talmud, 12 p.m. Thursday. Chumash Class Chumash class for adults, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Yiddish "Hooked on Yiddish" lessons, Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Chabad House. English Class "Think Jewish and speak English" classes on Jewish topics for new Americans, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at Chabad House.
FRIDAY: Shabbat service is at 8:15 p.m. Rabbi Fink and Jeff Taxman will officiate. Rabbi Fink's topic is 'Labors of Love.' The Oneg Shabbat is sponsored by Sisterhood. SATURDAY: Shabbat morning service is at 11:15 a.m. Simcha B'Shabbat — An alternative Torah Study Service will take place in the chapel. The regular Shabbat service will be held in the sanctuary. Sitter Service Sitter service is available each Shabbat evening service and the Saturday morning Shabbat service when there is a Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Please make a reservation so we may plan accordingly. There are no facilities for infants. P£JP Parallel Education for Parents is Sunday at 10 a.m. The discussion topic is "How many we know when our talk about others is sinful?" Adult Education Introduction to Judaism class Tuesday from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tot Shabbat Service A short service of song and prayer, followed by cookies and juice, will be held for toddlers, preschoolers, Jiindergartners and their parents and grandparents Friday at 7 p.m. •TOW" Torah on Wheels (TOW) is Tuesday from 12 to 1:15 p.m. at All Makes, 2558 Farnam St. Larry Kavich is the host. Reservations are required. Call the Temple office at 556-6536. B'nai Mitzvah Louis Henry Newman, son of Phyllis and Bob Newman, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah at the Shabbat momihg service on Saturday. Andrew Henry Boehm, son of Claudia Boehm and Joel T. Boehm, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah at the Shabbat morning service on Saturday, Nov. 13.
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Ethiopian teens discuss homeland
Torah scrolls saved By Tom Tugend LOS ANGELES (JTA) — As adjacent buildings burned to the ground in Southern California's devastating firestorms, caretaker Robert Brown and religious school instructor Scott Steinman of the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center joined forces to douse flying embers and carry the Torah scrolls to safety. The near hit in Pasadena was the closest call for any Jewish institution, though there were other tense moments as 14 separate conflagrations formed a flaming 200-mile arc from Santa Barbara to San Diego. Some 200 residents at Heritage Point, a private Jewish home for the aged in Mission Viejo, Orange County, were put on an evacuation alert, which was later called off. Meanwhile, 80 miles to the northwest, a thick layer of ashes covered Temple Etz Chaim in the Ventura County town of Thousand Oaks. Among 731 homes destroyed or damaged by the fires, five Jewish families were known to have lost their homes in two of the hardest-hit communities Altadena, in eastern LOB Angeles County, and Laguna Beach, a (tunning beachfront resort and art colony in Orange County in which between 350 and 400 homes were destroyed. Some of the, worst trouble spots were designated off limits to residents, making it difficult to assess damage. Officials at the Jewish federations in Los Angeles, Orange County and the San GabrielPomona Valley coordinated relief efforts, offering shelter, financial aid and counseling to the victims.
Photographed at the October meeting of the Federation Board of Directors are, from left, Matti Elias, counselor; Sara Yaso, Mio'am GoUa, Daniel Adane and Eliyahu Yesbayahu. By Jo Carroll Four teenagers, each of whom had walked over 3,000 miles to be able to live in Israel, told an audience at the Jewish Community Center they were shocked to see how many young Americans had cars. Sara Yaso, Daniel Adane, Miriyam Golla, and Eliyahu Yeshayahu immigrated to Israel from Ethiopia when ^ey were five or six years old. First |^hey walked from their villages to Sudan, where most waited several years before arriving in Israel, They remember very little about their long walk but deaths and sickness along the way. But they all remember arriving in Israel. They had never seen a while person, nor experienced electric lights. The teenagers now live in boarding schools where they study 10 classes a day from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. They say there is little time left for anything but study. At home with their parents they speak their tribfij language, but their main language is Hebrew. The study of English is begun in the fourth grade. During breaks from school they work at part-time jobs in restaurants and on construction sites. After
graduation from high school they will join the ormy before attending a university. Ms. Yaso, whose 97-year-old grandfather is a rabbi, explained bar and bat mitzv^s, Hanukkah or Purim are not a part of their religious celebrations because they are not mentioned in the Ibrah. She •aid Ibrahs in Ethiopia were written in Geec, a language only the leaders could understand. Matti Elias, an adult who accompanied the group, said Jews lived in their own villages in Ethiopia and kept strict observance of the Sabbath. Rabbis were in charge of ritualistic slaughtering. lYte teenagers had spent several days in Kansas City before arriving in Omaha. They were sponsored by a group of Christians and Jews who want children to experience different cultures. Called "Children of the Dream' they were sponsored locally by the Anti-Defamation League/Community Relations Committee. They spoke at several high Khools in Omaha and met with UTTO. Mr. Matti said he wanted people to see that being Jewish is a religion, not a race.
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Artza lll:To The Land Reunion ! By Beth Cohen, Youth Services Director On Sunday, October 17, a reunion was held for the teenagers who went to Israel last summer on Artza III: To The Land. Artza III was a three weesk trip sponsored by the Jewish Community Center and planned by.Anne Brpder and Janie Kulakofsky. As part of the program, the 31 participants attended education classes prior to the trip, and are required to participate in various community service projects over the next year. On October 17, amid hundreds of photographs, dozens of slices of pizza and a videotape of the three-week trip, the teens shared some of their impressions of the trip. (More Artza photos in next week's issue!)
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learned a lot aBout my Jewish heritage and culture. Looking back, last spring I wasn't sure I wanted to go on this trip. I think going was by far the best decision I ever made. I learned so much and had so much fun."
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CCTt was so incredible to see so X many Jews gather at the Wall on Shabbat and to see the hundreds of thousands of notes in the wall!"
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BBYO seeks volunteers BBYO is looking for volunteer chapter advisors. There are four chapters serving Jewish High School , students in Omaha; two AZA (male) and two BBG (female). < ' Advisors' responsibilities include attending chapter meetings each Tuesday evening and chaperoning chapter programs approximately twice per month. If you are interested in working with Jewish teens, call Alon Mor, BBYO Regional Director at 334-8200, ext. 235.
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Book Fair events'at JCC to mark Jewish Book IMonth ThuTB., Nov. 18, 1 p.m. - Book Discussion featuring author Gerald Shapiro. Wed., Dec. 1, Noon - Community Luncheon featuring author Jane Marks. Mon., Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. - Lecture, reception featuring author Ron Chemow. Sat., Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m. -Dinner Theater Youth Department Chanukah Program. Sun., Dec. 12, 2 p.m. - Bible Quiz Contest for Jewish high-school students. Book Sale will be Nov. 18 to Dec. 12. For designated hours, stop in or call the Federation Library, 334-8200, ext 230.
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Families embrace Project Dreidel By Amy Friedman For many Omaha Jewish families. Project Dreidel has become part of their Chanukah traditions. Rick and Shelly Fox and their six-year old daughter, Naomi, are one Millard North National Honor Society such family. inductees include Alan Tipp (left) and Seth Several weeks before Silberstein. Not pictured is Andrea CoUis. Chanukah, the Foxs "adopt" a local Jewish child through Project Dreidel. The project pairs vol- Shelly Fox and her daughter, Naomi, unteers, like the Foxs, with children f^om light the Hanukkah menorah. Jewish families facing financial difficulties. For the past three years, Naomi has picked a little girl her own age. Garden Design • Planting • Maintenance Jewish Family Service maintains a list of needy (402)551-7410 children as identified by age and sex. The Foxs LESLIE VANN (402) 633-0669 then go shopping to buy presents on the child's wish list. Volunteers from Women's American ORT deliver the gifts. A PERFECT SETTING FOR DINING OUT "For us. Project Dreidel has been a wonderful way to share the celebration of Chanukah with members of our Omaha Jewish community who otherwise might not celebrate the holiday," says Shelly Fox. The Foxs believe Project Dreidel has taught their daughter about the meaning of tzedakah. ."This is such a direct way for Naomi to understand the importance of Jewish giving," explains Shelly. "She has learned that there is a lot of joy in giving as well as receiving." Continental Cuisine - Moderate Prices Shelly adds that Project Dreidel has given 12129 W. Center 330-3320 Naomi a broader picture of the world. "Naomi now understands that not all families right here in Omaha have everything they need." Project Dreidel is sponsored by Jewish Family Service and Women's American ORT. Individuals and Jewish organizations can participate by buying gifts or by donating money. For more information. Call Alice Weiss at Jewish Family Service, 330-2024.
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*Be good, be cool, be Jewish* "Shlock Rock," a Jewish rock band promoting Jewish pride, identity and awareness will perform Dec. 18, at 8 p.m., at Beth Israel Synagogue. The concert is sponsored by NCSY in conjunction with Omaha's Jewish youth groups. Billed as "Rock and Roll with a Jewish Twist," the music is known as "Shlock Rock," said Mike Katzman, concert chairman. "The band's founder and lead singer, Lenny Solomon, tttkes popular rock tunes and parodies them with clever Jewish lyrics which deliver a powerful message about the joys of being Jewish. "Solomon is witty and energetic. Lenny and the boys do an incredible job of reaching out to Jewish kids on their own level. The message behind every song is 'Be good; be cool; be Jewish.' The concerts are entertaining and fun and appeal to people of all ages." "Shlock Rock" has toured the U.S., Canada, Australia, South Africa and Israel, playing up to 100 shows per year. "The Shlockers are unique," Mr. Katzman said. "They are the world's only rock band exclusively promoting Judaism as its theme. Beth Israel's Rabbi Joseph Friedman was a member of Solomon's original band, Kesher, from which Shlock Rock was formed." The group has produced 11 albums and two music videos. Titles include: Presley's "All Shook Up," about shaking the lulav and etrog; The Beatles, "Back
UTTO students visit exhibit Fifth-, sixth- and seventh-grade students were guided through the "Rescue of Danish Jewry" exhibit by Beth Seldin Dotan, Jewish Cultural Arts Director, who presented an historical overview prior to leading students through the display panels. They were divided into groHps to find the answers to questions on the "Gallery Hunt" sheets. From left are: Jonathan Linn, Tanuny Varkony, Stephanie Wilson, Mara Olesh, Brian Durmaskin, Bertha Shyken, Justin Lerner, Emily Epstein, Joseph Spiegal and Mrs. Dotan.
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(Continued frvm Page 1) will feature author Ron CKernow on "The Titles range from new fiction by Jewish authors Warburgs," his new saga about a powerful Jewish to volumes on every topic of Jewish interest— from banking dynasty. traditional cooking, to modem Israel, to Biblical The Edward Zorinsky Bible Quiz sponsored by history," she said. the Henry Monsky Lodge of B'nai B'rith will bring According to Mrs. Wolf, the sale features games, high-school students together to compete for $1,100 puzzles, toys, and videos in addition to books of all in prizes on Dec. 12, at 2 p.m. prices. Another competition associated with the Book Book Fair programs, all at the JCC, will get Fair is the Elinor A. Whitman Memorial Book underway on Nov. 18, at 1 p.m., with a book discus- Appreciation Contest, for grades K through 8. sion on The Hungry Heart," a collection of short Entry forms are available from United Talmud stories nominated for the National Jewish Book Torah, Friedel Jewish Academy, and the religious Award for Fiction. schools of Temple Israel and B'nai Israel Gerald Shapiro, Lincoln-based author of the col- Synagogue. lection, will lead the discussion. In conjunction with the Book Fair, the JCC On Dec. 1, at noon, the community luncheon Youth Department will sponsor a Chanukah sponsored by Omaha's Jewish women's organiza- Dinner Theater on Saturday, Dec. 11, beginning at tions will spotlight Jane Marks, speaking on her 6:30 p.m. new book, "The Hidden Children: The Secret For more information on Book Fair programs or Survivors of the Holocaust." a calendar of book sale hours, call the Jewish On Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m., a lecture and reception Federation Library, 334-8200.
Beth Israel will sponsor a Rosh Chodesh luncheon after Shabbos services Nov. 13. In addition, the Omaha chapter of Junior NCSY will host a mini-Shabbaton for students in grades five through seven from Kansas City, Des Moines, Lincoln and Minneapolis. The Shabbaton will feature zmiros, songs, tefillah, prayer and shurrim, lessons, by both Rabbi Joseph Friedman and Rabbi Allan Gonsher, NCSY advisor. The "Juniors" will have their ovm Friday night Shabbos dinner and Saturday lunch at Beth Israel, as well as a fun activity after Havdalah. The Shabbaton and membership in Jtuiior NCSY is open to any Jewish student in grades five through seven. Participants will be housed within walking distance of the shul by members of Beth Israel. Cost is $35. Julee Katzman, Willis Ann Ross and Georgianne Steinberg are chairmen of the Rosh Chodesh luncheon. The event will feature the cholent of Beth Israel's new rebbetzin, Melissa Friedman. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children ages two through 12, and free for children under age two. For reservations and information, call the synagogue office at 566-6286.
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