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Dan Gordman eulogized as 'mensh' who stressed Jewish education By Morris Maline An estimated 400 mourners participated in services for Dan Giordman, retailer and philanthropist, Dec. 24 at Beth Israel Synagogue. Mr. Gordman, who built the chain of Richman Gordman Inc. department stores and 1/2 Price Stores, died Dec. 22 of pneumonia at Methodist Hospital. He was 81. Burial took place at Beth Israel Cemetery. Rabbi Joseph Friedman, spiritual leader of Beth Israel Synagogue, defmed mensh as an upright, honorable, decent person who comes close to fulfilling God's purpose for human beings. Rabbi Friedman noted that Mr. Gordman would live on for generations through the examples he had set for his family and for his dream of building an educational center on the Jewish Federation campus. Mr. Gordman was an active member of the Omaha Jewish community for many years and was especially interested in the Jewish education of the children of the community. In- 1988, Mr. Gordman funded a professional needs assessment which focused on Jewish educaDan Gordman tion in Omaha and in 1989, he and his wife, Esther, gave one million dollars to spearhead the building He had served also as chairman of the Pacesetter of a Center for Jewish Education. Current plans Division of the annual Federation campaign. call for groundbreaking to take place in the Spring. In 1990, Mr. Gordman was honored by the State Mr. Gordman has been active in and a generous of Israel Bonds with its Tower of David Award. contributor to the Jewish community. He was a Mr. Gordman also had served as president of mtyor contributor also to the building of the Jewish •Opera Omaha and as a volunteertfleaderrwitii the Community Center and the Rose Blumkin Jewish Boy Scouts, as well as a boaraTOemDer wHth Home. Goodwill Industries. He was a past president of Beth Israel In addition to his wife, Esther, Mr. Gordman is Synagogue, an officer in B'nai B'rith, a member of survived by sons. Nelson and Jerry; daughter, the Jewish Federation board of directors, and a Deborah Platt; brother, Harold of Florida; n member of the Jewish Press board of directors. nephew, Bob; eight grandchildren, and four greatAs president of Beth Israel, Mr. Gordman was grandchildren. instrumental in organizing a series of Memorials may be made to the Dan and Esther Humanitarian dinners to honor Dr. Jonas Salk, Dr. Gordman Educational Center, c/o The Foundation Charles Mayo, Eddie Cantor, President Marry of the ,I(,'wish Federnlion, 333 South 132nd Si., Oni!ihn..N'E 68154. Truman and Irene Dunne, among others.

Super Sunday announces steering committee By Barbara Chandler, Federation public relations director M'Lee and Larry Hasslinger, Super Sunday chairmen fpr the 1994 UJA/Federation Campaign, announced the members of their steering committee. They are Kim and Marc Kahn, Todd and Wendy Manvitz, Doug and Sarah Wolfson, and teen volunteers Andrea Collis and Bobby Shapiro. Mrs. Hasslinger noted that all the adult volunteers have small children. "We all want to teach our,children about tzedakah and about being involved. "We want them to understand that whether it is an hour of bur time working as a volunteer or pledging a dollar a week to the Campaign, every contribution is valuable to our Jewish community."

"Nice way to get involved." Wendy and Todd Manvitz, parents of Alissa, 14,_^^ Diana, 11, and David, 6, added that they enjo>^H Super Sunday. "It's a nice way to get involved." Kim and Marc Kahn, parents of 18-month old Natan, said they feel It's a way they can give back to the community. Kim has received an educational grant from the Foundation of the Jewish Federation to attend nursing school. JJojig a"<l Sarah Wolfson have never volunteered (^the campaign before. Parents of three children, Aaron, 9, Naomi, 7, and Avi, 4, they said, "It's our time to get involved." During the next few weeks, the steering committee will be recruiting volunteers to make calls on Super Sunday, Feb. 6, and planning hospitality for the callers. If you would like to volunteer to be a Super Sunday caller or would like nioro information, please call the llasslingors or ihc FcHcralion office iU.l;34-8200, exl 210.

Annual B'nai BVith sports banquet to feature Head Coach Bobby Bowden of Florida State

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Dave Blackwell is Master of Ceremonies, according to Barry Siff, chairman. .^ • "This year's banquet will certainly have an extra added dimension following the New Year's Day match-up of Florida State and the Nebraska Comhuskers," said Mr. Siff. Historically, the event has attracted over 1,400 and a particularly strong interest level is expected this year. The event is the 40th Annual Sports Banquet sponsored by Henry Monsky Lodge of B'nai B'rith. Each year, the Lodge honors male and female athletes of the year with the Bert Render Award for boys and the Earl Siegel Award for girls. Mr. Blackwell, sports director at KISN Radio in Salt Lake City, is a former Omaha sportscaster for KMTV. He also is a former Nebraska Cornhusktr football analyst for KI*'AB radio. Coach Bowden first arrived in Tnllalm^n .ir 1976. His Florida State record is a remarkable 165 46-3. He has built the Seminole football team into i\ national power by scheduling and playing some of the nation's toughest college teams. ('oach Bowden has achieved some impressive numbers in his previous coaching assignments. His record at Somford University from 1959-1962 was Tl-6; from 19701976, he led West Virginia University to n record of 42-26 Ten limes in his IH yaart, the Hominoles have won 10 or more games in

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Police calm demonstrators By David Landau JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israeli demonstrators of the left and right faced off Tuesday night in eastern Jerusalem near the headquarters of the Palestinian negotiators, but a heavy police presence ensured there would be no unpleasant incidents. The demonstration by settlers and their supporters, against what they view as a prelude to making Jerusalem capital of a Palestinian state, was permitted under Supreme Court rules set after the settlers petitioned for permission to hold their rally. The court rules overturned police rejection of the settlers' request to demonstrate in front of Orient House, the Palestinian headquarters. Leaders of the Council of Jewish Communities in Judea, Samaria and Gaza, which sponsored the rally, said they had no intention of making trouble.

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Deaths HARRY SIDMAN Editor's Note: Space limitation and printing deadline prevented the Jewish Press from printing a substantial obituary on Harry Sidman, a leader of the Omaha Jewish community. This week, we are publishing some excerpts from a talk provided at the Dec. 24 service by his son, Edwin. "The Harry Sidman that 1 know and love is the Harry Sidman that was born in Omaha to an immigrant Jewish family that left relatives in Boston before the turn of the century to make their fortune in Omaha. The family enterprise was first a hay and feed business, later with Harry Sidman changing times a retail coal business, and still later with the advent of natural gas, a real estate business. "Beth Israel Synagogue was a high priority: 42 years ago, dad, under the tutelage of such giants as 1. G. Goldstein and Hymie Milder worked to build the synagogue. In 1957, he became president and held that position for seven years. These were special times with special people ... Sophie Neveloff, Jose Dienstfrey Maurice Katzman, Dan Gordman, Joe Kirshenbaum, Irv Epstein, Charlotte Kaplan, ' Ed Rosen and many more. "When I was a little boy, 1 remember Doc Milder drafting dad to take over his stewardship of the Chsed Shel Ernes and Golden Hill Cemetery. For dad, this was a satred obligation, an act of gemelut chsadeem — an act of loving kindness. "In 1967, he became president of the Jewish Federation of Omaha. Hewas a chum of Paul Verel, the far-sighted Federation executive whose vision was of a strong local community predicated on a working partnership between Federation and synagogues. "As a young man, dad was one of a special group charter members of Aleph Zadek Aleph, B'nai B'rith's international youth movement. AZA was the result of a merger of two high school groups, one headed by Harry Sidman and the other by Sam Beber..." NANCY SOIREF GINSBURG Services for Nancy Soiref Ginsburg were held Dec. 12 at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park in Los Angeles. She was 76. Survivors include her husband, Mortis of Los Angeles; a daughter, Judith of Ithaca, NY.; a son, James of Los Angeles; three sisters, Chamey Boren of Los Angeles, Etta Onat of New Haven, Conn., and Irene Szabla of San Francisco; two brothers, Irwin Soref of Los Angeles and Morton Soiref of Omaha. BERTHA KOLNICK Services for Bertha Kolnick were held Dec. 17 at Golden Hills Cemetery. She was 85. Survivors include nephews and great-nephews. She was a resident of the Rose Blumkin Home and a member of Amit Women, YES group and Beth Israel Synagogue for many years. DR. STEVEN J. MODEH Services for Dr. Steven J. Milder, formerly of Omaha, were held Friday (today) at Forest Lawn Cem'"er7Hollywood Hills, lx)s Angeles He was 40. Survivors include his wife, Magge MeCue; his piirents, Cecille and Edward E. Milder; two brothers, H. Robert and Daniel D., ond ii KUKT Gjgj Durand. Dr. Milder was Professor of ChcmiMry at Evergreen State College, Olympia, Wash, lie was formerly associated with California Inslilulc of Technology and UCSantii Cruz. Memorials may be made to the Thurslon County Food Bank, 413 Frnnktini', Olympia, Wash. 98501.

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rTIFERETH ISRAEL 3219 Sheridan Blvd. Lincoln, NE 68502 423-8569 Services are officiated by Rabbi Elihu Milder. FRIDAY: Light candles no later than 4:47 p.m. Services ^re at 6 p.m. SATURDAY Service! are ot 9:30 a.m.

BETH EL SYNAGOGUE 14506 California Omaha, NE 68154 492-8550 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. Steve Rielies will give the Devar Torah. 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. Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services at 4:50 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 resumes Thursday, Jan. 6. Call the office by 10 a.m. Thursday to reserve your place. Bar Mitzvah Todd Robinson, son of Judy and John Robinson, will become a Bar Mitzvah on Friday evening, Jan. 7, and Saturday morning, Jan. 8. Men's Club Breakfast Men's Club will have a breakfast Sunday, Jan. 9, following morning services. David Kotok will speak. For reservations, call Steve Rabb at 493-6897. Adult Siddur Class Adult Siddur classes begin Monday, Jan. 10, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For Fegistration, call Diane Baum at 496-7955. . ;. Interfaith Survival Skills , Beth El is sponsoring an interfaith survival skills panel discussion on Friday, Jan. 14, 8 p.m., wfith Rabbi Paul Drazen, Father Gerry Gonderinger and Reverend William Williams, Jr. They will discuss the differences between death and marriage customs. A traditional Shabbat dinner following Friday evening services precedes this event.

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Interfaith panel discussion., Have you wondered what you were expected to do or bring when invited to celebrations of friends and neighbors of other religions? * Beth El Synagogue is sponsoring an interfaith survival skills panel discussion on Jan. 14. 8 p.m., at Beth El. The discussion will focus on two common life events — marriages and deaths — from the perspective of the Methodist Church, Catholic Churc^h and Conservative Judaism. ^m Common links between the three different reli- ^^| gions, as well as social etiquette that we need to know to survive and feel more comfortable when attending weddings and funerals, will also be discussed. The panel members include Father Gerry Gonderinger of St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church, who,has taught in Catholic high schools for 15 years; Pastor William M. Williams, Jr., pastor at Clair Memorial United Methodist Church and a native of Omaha; and Rabbi Paul Drazen of Beth El Synagogue since 1982. He is a member of the Interfaith Social Action Advocacy Committee and striving to promote better interfaith relationships. The discussion is open to the public. There will be a Shabbat reception with dessert and coffee. Have your questions ready and submit them to Rabbi Drazen in advance if possible.

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JERUSALEM (JTA) — The recent resignations of several key Palestinian ofTieials in the administered territories point to frustration, resentment and a struggle for leadership within the Palestine Liberation Organization. Experts on Palestinian politics say the resignations, mainly by officials of Yasir Arafat's mainstream Al Fatah faction of the PLO, also represent a clash between a local leadership that paid its B'NAI JESHURUN dues during the intifada, often with a series of 20th and South Streets prison sentences, and so-called "salon activists" — Lincoln, NE 68502 those who have directed PLO activities from the 436-8004 relative comfort of Tunis, as well as wealthy Services are officiated by Cantonr Michael PalSstinians coming from established families. Weisser. FRIDAY: Shabbat evening service at 7^ p^. A heartfelt thanks \o all of our many SATURDAY: ;->"^ ". Torah study and service at 10:30 a.m. friends who rememhered UB during our SUNDAY: Hebrew school at 9 a.m.; Religious school at 10 difficult time. We tnily appreciate your a.m. TUESDAY: gestures of thoughtfulness and love in Adult education classes at 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY: memory of Joe. Choir practice at 7:30 p.m.

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Editorial

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December 31,1993

By Morris Maiine

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By Rabbi Myer S. Kripke Dan Gordman ... May he rest in peace Parashat Shemot Dan Gordman arrived in Omaha as a young man NAFTA, Bosnia and ... Ancient Egypt determined to seek his fortune and his Jewish idenThe Torah has a near obsession on the question tity. of how the "stranger" is to be treated. It insists that He accomplished both. • '' ' As a retailer, he left a mai-k of excellence that the home-born citizen and the stranger — i.e., the others will seek to'emulate, and as a Jew, he left, a alien — are to be treated alike before the law. It is astonishing that what makes this so obvious name to be respectedland admired. As a retailer, he accumulated wealth; as a Jew, to the Torah is that "you were strangers in the land he'gave generously to provide a comfortable way of of Egypt . . ." Slavery or not, bondage or not, thc Children of Israel were not annihilated in Egypt, life for his fellow Jews. Unfortunately, his life was taken before he could but were allowed to live and, in fact, to increase see the breaking of ground, for what well could be there. Remembering this experience, Israelites his crowning philanthropic legacy — the Dan and were to treat strangers well. Strangers were to be equal to native citizens before the law! Esther Gordman Educational Center. One looks ruefully at human history to see that This building, spurred by a $1 million donation from the Gordmans, will enable Jewish children to this principle has been shunted aside and violated learn about Judaism. So, for generations yet to continuously. Labor unions still today want to keep strangers come, the Gordman gift will provide the Jewish — aliens — out, lest they change the ratio in the education that Mr. Gordman, himself, never had. In one of the interviews 1 was privileged to expe- job markets. They have not given up their opposirience, Mr. Gordman said that he was probably tion to AFTA for the same reason. We note with increasing apprehension the rising unique in that as a layman he became president of an orthodox synagogue — without being able to tide of opposition to aliens in England and Germany. And there is downright worry about the read Hebrew, and without knowing how to daven. Having known Mr. Gordman for many years, 1 expression of extreme-right opinion in present-day was fully aware of his drive, determination, and Russia. We had thought perhaps that anti-alien strong character. These traits and others were opinion could be confined to the nasty situation in brought home during the funeral service when his the former Yugoslavia and to the nations that rose sons, Jerry and Nelson, talked about family life. from the former Soviet Union. But it is everywhere. It is obvious from our Sidrah that it was present Particularly touching at the service was the eulogy provided by Rabbi Joseph Friedman who at one in ancient Egypt. The Pharaoh looked at the expanding population of Israelites and thought, point spoke about the legacy of Dan Gordman. Rabbi Friedman pointed out that every child "What have you done for me lately?" He appealed attending the Dan and Esther Gordman directly to the people to lake drastic steps to curb a Educational Center would benefit from such a lega- possible danger sorhetime in the future . . . and cy — that every aleph, bet and gimmel recited and Israel is enslaved. A 19th-century commentator on Torah saw the learned by the youngsters, would carry along with •Egyptian ploy against the alien Hebrews in the it a remembrance of Dan Gordman. well-known slander of the alien. It always works I've got a personal feeling at this point. When that building finally opens, and the with the common people; "They're taking our jobs Gordman name goes on, I would like to think that and getting rich on what rightly belongs to usi" He found the people's complaint, put in their the first student to enter will be Dan Gordman — mouths by the Pharaoh, "They're getting rich on may he rest in peace.

Letter to the Editor To the Editor Several weeks ago in a letter to the editor of the Jewish Press, Irwin Goldberg of Lincoln made an impassioned plea for commutation of Jonathan Pollard's life sentence for spying against the United States. He wrote that "it is very possible that his information saved hundreds of thousands of Jewish lives." This is pure speculation, but it is an accepted fact that his actions caused a tremendous set-back to U.S. intelligence, endangered American lives and cost billions of U.S. dollars to repair. Since he earned $45,000, jewelry, first-class travel and had beenDromised much more, it would appear that he was motivated by good old-fashioned greed rather than by any noble concern. He is an American who was entrusted with top-secret intelligence by his country and then callously betrayed that trust, causing untold harm to our national security. Mr. Goldberg seems to feel that because we share a common religion with Mr. Pollard, we should petition for his release. I wonder if Mr. Goldberg would show the same compassion if it involved an American Moslem spying for Egypt or n Lutheran of German descent spying for West Germany. In my opinion, this incident embarrassed me and many other Jews by hi& treachery and tremendously weakened U.S.-Israel relations. In the recent past, Mr. Pollard would have been shot for spying and he is fortunate that he escaped this fate. His sentence was more than just. Gerald S. Gross •• Omaha

what belongs to us" in ain ingenious translation of one Hebrew word in our text. We generally translate: the Pharaoh said, "Look, th^ Israelite people are much too numerous for us," or, "too many and too mighty for us." Our commentator translates the Hebrew word "mimenu" not "for us," but "from us." "It is from us; it is our goods, our land, our com, our livestock, our property that they have; and by our property they have become mighty!"' It is an illuminating and unhappy insight. The ancient Egyptians were no different from what we are still today. We distrust and envy those who differ from us . . . Will mankind ever learn that human beings are human beings?

Organizations VISIONS Visions members will meet Friday, Jan. 21, 12:30 p.m., for a luncheon at Caniglia's Venice Inn. Following lunch, Oliver Pollak and Mary Fellman from the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society will speak. Cost is $6.50 and reservations are required. Call Helen Rifkin by Jan. 14 at 393-7348. YES YES will meet Monday at the JCC. "YES Talk" discussion group, bingo and English start at 10:30 a.m. Following lunch at noon, Dr, Freund, UNO Professor and Rabbi, will speak. 'YES choral group will rehearse following the program. Transportation is available. Call 330-4272. WALK-IN DROP-IN Walk-In Drop-In will meet Thursday at the JCC. Exercise class, bingo and English class starts at 10:30 a.m. Bring a sack lunch to eat at 11:45 A.M. Following lunch, the movies and popcorn program will feature "Baby Boom" in the Rose Blumkin auditorium. Transportation is available. SUPPORT GROUP A support group for spouse.s or family members of older adults who need yOur care meets the first Sunday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the Rose Blumkin Home. Next meeting is Jan. 2. The group is facilitated by Deb Wesselmann, M S

Letter from Israel

Israel and paid a huge price in blood and treasure. It is the best of times in Israel: The economy is growing, the immigrants are slowly being absorbed By Harry Allen "It was the best of times, it was the worst of and they continue to arrive — some 60,000 a year. times, it was a period of light, it was a period of Unemployment is slowly decreasing, and social darkness, it was a period of hope, it was a period of problems are slowly being dealt with. (Another coldespair, in short, it was a time very much like our umn on this matter). It is the worst of times: Both Arab and Jewish own." Thus begins Charles Dickens' memorable novel extremists are doing everything possible to bring of the French revolution: A Tale of Two Cities. the peace process to a halt. Members of Hamas kill Israel is now undergoing a revolution with an Jews in terror attacks, and extreme religious and equally apt scenario. The current bitter argument settler factions respond by random attacks on Arab property and Arab civilians. over peace with the Arabs was not unexpected. Recently, for example, a group of settlers drove The decision by the Israel government to make an honest effort to arrive at a compromise settle- to an Arab farm and shot the farmer who was ment is the most momentous decision taken since ploughing his Held, Also, another Israeli was shot the actual declaration of the State at Tel Aviv's old in Bethlehem. municipal opera house by the Jewish Agency headIt's a period of despair: Settlers are worried and frightened about their future and even their lives. ed by David Ben Gurion. Then too, there was opposition to the central No one knows which parts of the West Bank will be authority of the new government. The Palmach and given up and which retained, and these are not the Hagganah were reluctant to give up their matters which can be announced in advance of autonomy to the new Israel Defense forces. The negotiation, So there is much despair and hopelessIrgun and its charismatic leader, Menachem Begin, ness. had to be defeated in the famous sinking of the What is happening here is not a "tale of two gun-running freighter, Atalena, within sight of the cities," Ixindon and Paris, but really a tale of two Tel Aviv beaches. Israels. The Israel of religious and political moderaAgudat Yisroel, the Orthodox religious party, tion, the Israel of hope and perspective; and the ' black-mailed Ben Gurion into all kinds of conces- Israel of bitterness and despair and unabated anger sions which plague Israel to this day as a payment — righteous anger in thc view of many. for not opposing the UN partition resolution and What wc can only hope for is that, like the creation of the State. But on the street, the 600,000 French revolution, we too will pursue liberte, Jews joyfully and resolutely, knowing full well the equalite fraternite, but unlike the French, avoid the terrible odds against them, created the State of guillotine and continued mass rage.

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An anniversary to remember By Mark Belmont Editor's note: (Aa 1993 recipients of the Justin Greenberg Memorial Young Leadership Award and the Lois Jeanne Schrager Memorial Young Leadership Award, Marie Belmont and Debbie Friedman recently attended the Council of Jewish Federations General Assembly in Montreal.)

Hebrew songs while waiting for Prime Minister Rabin to appear; and a poignant, powerful film depicting the triumphs and tragedies of the Jewish people over the past 50 years, a film which was emotionally devastating, exhilarating and hopeful, all at the same time. When we first arrived at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel, on Nov. 17, there was an electricity in the lobby, with Jews everywhere greeting each other with smiles and hugs, knowing we were all there with a similar purpose and commitments Indeed, when the GA was over, we looked around at the silent hotel lobby and felt as if the magical coach had turned back into a pumpkin — it was just an ordinary room again. We came away from the G.A. inspired, feeling nn even stronger sense of pride in our Jewii^h leaders both here and in Israel, and with the aspn^rt^on of doing what we can to serve our own Jewish community with the zealousness and passion of those who lead us now. '

Diary of a delegate By Debbie Friedman

How many people can say they spent their wedding anniversary with Yitzchak Rabin? Well, my wife, Jill, and I were lucky enough to do just that, being among the 4,000 Jews who heard the Prime Minister of Israel speak during the Council of Jewish Federations' General Assembly last month in Montreal. Rabin's keynote address, eloquent and passionate, was the highlight of the trip; the entire fourday affair was an emotional and unifying experience for us. We found the daily seminars to be interesting, educational and enlightening. But the true heart of the G.A. could be found elsewhere; in the lovely Shabbal dinner, complete with singing, stories and dancing; in the warmth of 4,000 Jews singing

Ruling arouses public TEL AVIV (JTA) — A decision last week by Attorney General Michael Ben-Yair to clear Israel's police inspector general of any wrongdoing in bribery allegations has aroused a storm of public protest. According to newspaper reports, Police Inspector General Rafi Peled allegedly took bribes in the form of greatly reduced costs for hotel stays. Police Minister Moshe Shahal has criticized Peled for his "lack of sensitivity" in accepting the discounts, but no other official action has so far been taken against Peled. In the aftermath of Ben-Yair's decision not to pursue the case, politicians here are demanding that Peled be dismissed or be persuaded to resign. A Jerusalem law student has challenged the attorney general's ruling in a petition to the Supreme Court, claiming that a police officer of lesser rank would have received far more serious punishment. Critics of Peled are claim his discounted hotel bills represented nothing less than taking bribes.

Day 1: 1 boarded the American Airlines flight that took me to Montreal, location of the 62nd General Assembly of the Council of Jewish Federations. At 8:00 p.m.we went to the opening plenary of the Women's Division where the topic was "Empowering Women to Debbie Friedman Reach Their Potential in the Coming Years." I was moved when we were addressed by a young Israeli woman, Tami Arad, no older than myself, whose husband, Ron, was shot down by ihc Lebanese 7 years ago and is still being held prisoner. She talked of her travels. around the world, pleading for help to get her husband released. She introduced her 10 year-old daughter and explained that she is growing up without her father. We all signed petitions to help reunite this family. Day 2: I attended the Women's Division Regional Meetings where we discussed the campaigns run in our individual communities. 1 attended a meeting on Health Care Reform and the Women's Division Plenary Luncheon where Shoshana Cardin spoke about "The New Challenges Facing Jewish Women."

Mayor gives up Knesset seat (JTA) — Ronni Milo, the recently elected mayor of Tel Aviv, has resigned his Knesset seat following strong public criticism of his announced intention to hold on to his position in the legislature. In a letter, Milo confirmed that he had wanted to keep his seat in order to fight from within the Knesset for his city's needs. His intention had contradicted a promise he made to voters during his campaign that, if he won, he would quit the House and devote himself completely to Tel Aviv's affairs.

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Settlers file petition By Cynthia Mann JERUSALEM (JTA) - Israeli police have rej^\eiaJta a request by Jewish settlers to demonstrate in front of Palestinian headquarters in eastemi Jerusalem, prompting settlers to file a petition of protest with the Supreme Court. " Spokesmen at Orient House,' the base for Palestinian negotiators to the peace talks, reportedly called the demonstration, planned for lliesday night, a provocation. But they said that if it did take place, they could not and would not interfere so long as demonstrators stayed away from the building. Leaders of the Council of Jewish Communities in Judea, Samaria and Gaza said they had no intention of making trouble. They said they wanted to protest the decision to make the building the headquarters of the Palestine Liberation Organization with the FLO flag flying in front. ' "We are demonstrating because we think it is impossible that the government of a (would-be) Palestinian state will be in Jerusalem."

Later that afternoon, Jill and Mark Belmont and I attended the Young Leadership Reception, where we met all the other recipients of Young Leadership Awards from across North America. The room was filled with dynamic people. That evening we attended the Opening Plenary at the Palis des Congres and then to the Joshua Program for Young Leadership Award recipients where we were addressed by Maynard Wishner from Chicago, the new CJF President. Theme: Jewish Community through diversity... Day 3: We attended meetings focusing on the theme of the assembly • "Jewish Community through Diversity: Building the Global, Continental and Local Jewish Community for a New Era." The highlight of the day, and perhaps the entire GA for me, was hearing Yitzchak Rabin address the assembly that evening. Day 4: The working meetings of the G.A. came to an end and yue prepared f()r ^Jiabbat. 1 attentjed the Reform services, which wire siiiall but WEftningful, and then went in to Shabbat Dinner. The Shabbat Seder was led by Omaha native Ron Wolfson. We truly rejoiced in the SabbathI As I boarded the plane to return to Omaha, I reflected on my experience at the General Assembly with 4,000 Jews from Federations all over the L'.S. and Canada, and \ can say with certainty that Omaha is a very healthy Jewish communitv that stands- as an example- to other communities. Thnnk -jm you to everyone who made my trip possililel JH

New charges may liurt case By Steven Weiss WASHINGTON (JTA) — The campaign to win clemency for Jonathan Pollard may have suffered a setback this week with new allegations that the convicted spy disclosed classified information in letters he wrote from prison. The New York Times reported that Defense Secretary Les Aspin accused Pollard, convicted of spying for Israel, of trying to leak classified infor mation in 14 letters written from his prison cell.

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Shemot By Ben Gonsher Good Shabbos! The Sr. NCSY'ers have been working hard on the "Teens on Torah" section and we hope you have been enjoying it. This week's parsha is Shemot, the first in the second book. In it, we learn of the birth of Moshe Rabbeinu. We all know the story of him being ^et afloat in a basket on the Nile River. We further know that Pharoah's daughter "drew him up from the water," thus giving him the name "Moshe." However, in Hebrew, Moshe really "i^Hk''4|p who dra^ys up." He should have been nal^d Mashuy, which literally means "the one who was drawn up." Why was our leader mistakenly named? The answer isn't that he was mistakenly named. Moseh, your life was saved, repay the favor. Dedicate your life to saving others. If you yourself was saved, then you, too, should be a "moshe" and save others. This principle is called Hakaras Tovah, or the recognition of gratitude. A clear parable is this: An elderly man was once by the road side, planting a tree. A younger man walked by and called, "Foolish man! You are so old! Do you really thinH you'll be able to enjoy the fruits of this tree?" "No," replied the man, "but those before me planted trees that I enjoy today so I, too, plant trees to be enjoyed in the future. As we know, Moshe dedicated his life to this principle. One way we can help purify ourselves and make us more like Moshe Rabbeinu is to practice Hakaras Tovah. It is such an easy mitzvah that can be fulfilled just by saying thank you.

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News and Views By Bemie Mosow Not only is Herb Gaba a "gentleman of the old school," but he has a unique ability to recall in detail the location and events that were significant in his extraordinary life. Let's face it, there aren't many Jews in town who have traveled to New Guinea, (OK it was Uncle Sam's idea), married an Australian Jewess, and lived on a small island in the Dutch Antilles. But Herb has done all those things — and he has not lost his good, solid Jewish identity after living all that time on an out-of-the-way strip of land in the Caribbean. His parents came from upper New York. His father grew up in Chicago and received his degrees in mathematics at the University of Chicago. After his father came to teach at the University of Nebraska, H^rb was born at the old St.-Elizabeth Hospital on South Street. He received his primary and secondary schooling here and his Electrical Engineering degree from UNL. His wife, Rachael, received her education, including degrees in Botany and Microbiology in Australia. When she married, she put aside her career and became a full-time hom(!maker. Both of the Gabas have been active members of the Lincoln Jewish Community. They have been longtime members of th'e B'nai Jeshrun Temple and the Lincoln Jewish Federation. Also, Herb served as an officer of the Federation for 10 years. They have two married children who are both lawyers. David lives in Seattle and Judy lives in Chicago. And so the saga goes on. As I read this article, I am convinced the Gnbii story would make a great "made for tclevi.sion" movie: "Young man from the American midwest meets a girl m Austrnhii. they ni:irry, move to n tropical M-Uand have two rhildrcii, moves to Nebraska, rnisrs two kids who both become lawyers." Sounds good to me — now who can we cast for the lead roles?

The Mid-America Council, Boy Scouts of America, recently held its annual business meeting. Among those voted as members of the Board of Trustees include: Milton R. Abrahams, Jack W. Baker, Richard M. Fellman (Jewish committee chairman), Robert L. Freeman (council secretary), Richard J. Kaplan, Harold H. Karp, Matthew A. Kurs (Council Finance Chairman), Charles A. Monasee, Harlan J. Noddle, Steve L. Pitlor, Joyce D. Schmidman, Howard D. Vann, Irving Veitzer, and Benjamin Wiesman (investment committee chairman). Serving on the Council Executive Staff are Fred N. Tichauer, director of field service, and Lloyd E. Roitstein, scout executive. The Mid-America Council serves 37 counties, 30,000 youths and 10,000 leaders in Northeast Nebraska and Southwest Iowa.

Births Rich and Cindy Salkin announce the Nov. 3 birth of a daughter, Elizabeth Anne. They also have a daughter, Rebecca. Grandparents are Art and Janette Salkin and Don and Emily Pritchard. Jennifer and Jon Novak of Lincoln announce the Nov. 30 birth of a daughter, Madison Nicole. Grandparents are Freddie and Art Novak of Lincoln and Robbie and Roger Stafford of Dallas. Great-grandmother is Ida Bennett of Memphis, Tenn. Margery Deutsch and Eric L. Weiner of Milwaukee announce the Dec. 11 birth of a son, Eli Harrison Weiner. Grandparents are Larrie Hopson and the late Hymie V. Weiner of Omaha and Edith Deutsch and the late Dr. Enoch V. Deutsch of Great Neck, N.Y.

Australian Jews protest planned Zhirinovsky visit By Jeremy Jones SYDNEY, Australia (JTA) — Leaders of Jewish organizations here are protesting a visit here planned for next month by Russian ultranationalist Vladimir Zhirinovsky, but they concede there is little they can do to prevent it. '"The man is a self-confessed racist and antiSemite. He should stay out of Australia," Mark Leibler, the president of the Australian Zionist ^_ Federation, told a local radio interviewer. ^^ "I don't think he should be granted a visa to enter this country," Leibler said. Despite the protests of Leibler and other Jewish leaders here, government sources have con fir-med there are no apparent legal grounds to deny Zhirinovsky entry to Australia. Diane Shteinman, who is active with the-^ Australian Campaign for Soviet Jewry, acknowledged that the Australian government has ""really legitimate reasons" to deny Zhirinovsky a visa. But she expressed hope that Australia would accurately regard him as "a destabilizing influence" and be ""extremely vigilant" overseeing his activities. Zhirinovsky's anti-Jewish statements have drawn wide notice in the media, along with recollections that this son of a Jewish father once received an invitation, which he sought, to make aliyah, and that he was active in a KGB-backed Jewish cultural organization in the 1980s. Preparations for Zhirin()K4^!> planned visit are being handled by Noel Hughes

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Jewish corhmunity strives to provide every child with religious education By Claudia Sherman served within Omaha's Jewish schools last year. BJE's special needs program including ETQAR." Foundation public relations director "Their numbers have grown steadily," she added. Thei religious schools and The BJE split the "Our goal is to provide all of the remaining 60 percent of the program's rischildren in our Jewish community ing costs. "As needs have grown, we're hirwith a religious education to the best ing certificated teachers who have years of of our ability," emphasizes Susan A. experience. They deserve to be compensatDrazen, executive director, Bureau of ed appropriately," Mrs. Drazen noted. Jewish Education (BJE). As time goes In addition to the Esther K. Newman on, different challenges are conand the Schrager Foundations, the Murray fronting us including educating chiland Sharee Newman Foundation has given dren with diverse learning styles. The BJE a grant for the first time to parWithin the Jewish Community tially fund additional hours for coordinaCenter's preschool, synagogue relition of the special needs prog^-am. All of gious schools, Friedel Jewish these funds are administered by The Academy, and JCC camps, community Foundation of the Jewish Federation. resources are striving to'serve chilDinah Raful, director of the JCC Child dren who have learning differences (or Development Center which includes the disabilities), visual and auditory preschool, said there are a handful of chilimpairments, autism, and mental dren in her-department who have some retardation. physical and psychological problems and The Bureau received its first grant some who are non-verbal and need more for special needs in 1981 from the individual attention than the average child. Esther K Newman Memorial Fund to Margie Gutnik (left) UTTO third grade teacher, outlines lesson A new special needs assistant teacher, prohire a learning disabilities resource plans with Eileen Kader, a special needs teacher at UTTO, Temple vided by The BJE's special needs program teacher to work with children at Israel, and the Jewish Community Center's Child Development (funded by the Esther K. Newman and the Omaha's Jewish religious schools. By Center. Carolyn Kully Newman Funds) will be able 1987, two teachers were hired to work to help teachers work with these children. with children who have learning disabilities. In "Kids are being diagnosed with disabilities at earli- "It seems that the number of children with special 1988, The BJE received another grant from the er ages, and their parents are less willing to accept needs is growing year by year," said Mrs. Raful. Esther K. Newman Fund for a self-contained class- excluding their children from a Jewish education"" Joan Cooper, JCC youth supervisor, counted two room for children who have more extensive disabili"It is estimated that ten percent of the popula- or three youngsters withirtVthe JCC camp system ties. This program, called ETGAR (Challenge), was tion has some form of learning disability, and it fol- during each of the past three years. Some campers designed for children who could not be main- lows that the Jewish coitnmunity does too. It's not had social-interaction difficulties, others had severe streamed due to more severe learning disabilities fair to the kids or to the teachers when children learning disabilities, a hearing impairment or or mental retardation. with learning problems are just placed in a class- autism. Two teachers served three to five children room," she continued. Their experiences haye been 'real positive," Mrs. "We need to program for everyone's success and Cooper said. The other campers don't view most of through ETGAR. During the 1993-94 school year, these childrfeo are being mainstreamed into regular be there with staff support such as special educa- the special needs campers as different. In the case classrooms where teachers have the support of spe- tion instructors, aides, material support, and train- of the camper who does seem different, the other cial needs educators. ing. That all takes money!" children are supportive. "Teasing is not an issue," According to Mrs. Drazen, there were about 50 Since 1988, the Phillip and Terri Schrager she commented. children with special needs being Foundation has underwritten 40 percent of The (Continued on page 10)

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Temple's religious school has about 30 children with mild to severe disabilties including attention deficit disorder and other learning disabilities, hearing problems, wheel chair confinement as well as children experiencing temporary trauma. To help these children, Temple uses large print and tactile materials, listening centers for auditory learners, multi-sensory sound packs as well as material from the Union of American Hebrew Congregations which has developed a curriculum for special needs children. There have always been special needs children," Mrs. Schwartz said. Their success and attendance is on the rise, she predicted. "But money has become tight." In years past, Esther K. Newman grants helped Mrs. Schwartz pay for special education. She also has "to rely heavily on Temple's Education Fund to help every child succeed and have a positive experience." At UTTO, the number of special needs students has been rising somewhat, according to Stanley J. Mitchell, education director. He estimated there are seven to eight special needs students among approximately 250 kindergartners through high school seniors. There are another seven to eight who have not been identified as special education students in public school who need extra help in Hebrew or in Judaic studies. "More parents are willing to accept their children's disabilities. Parents also feel their special needs children are entitled to a Jewish education," Mr. Mitchell added. Needs are met depending on individual students. Special needs teachers might be in class or meet individually with a student. The work might be adapted to a child's ability. Last summer, UTTO extended the availability of a

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"Equitable access, choice and responsibility" Equitable access; choice and responsibility were key words from presenters during the Health Care Reform panel discussion sponsored by the Maimonides Society of the the Jewish Federation and the Omaha Section of the National Council of Jewish Women. The event, which took place on Thursday evening, Dec. 16, was preceded by a dessert reception; ' • ,, • - ' Panel members "Pah'el members were Dr. Ruth Purtilo Who. served on the Clinton Health Care Task Force, Dr Maryann Bower of Mutual of'Omaha's Corporate

Teachers strike By Hugh Orgel TEL AVIV (JTA) — University teachers throughout Israel began an open-ended strike Monday, threatening to close down all institutes of higher learning "for years, if necessary," if their demands for improved salaries and employment conditions are not met immediately by the Finance Miniatiy. The all-out strike follows a one-day warning strike held last week after years of demands for salary increases by university teachers from lecturers to full professors. The strike has already upset some students. . .'.A group of university students in Jerusalem appealled Monday morning to the Supreme Court.

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Medical Division, and Dr. Louis Burgher, President and Chief Executive Officer of Clarkson Hospital. Dr. Eugene Zweiback, Maimonides steering committee member, served as panel moderator. , 1,400 pages Discussing thjB Clinton plan. Dr. Purtilo noted that the entire 1,400 page plan is available for those who are interested, but recommended the shorter, "very readable," 200-page version which is titled "The President's Health Security Plan." She explained that the Clinton proposal emphasizes patient and physician choice and autonomy, but added that everyone must be willing to give up some freedom in order to achieve universal, equitable access to medical care. ' She added that everyone must be personally responsible for staying as healthy as possible and must pay their fair share. ' No consensus Dr. Purtilo acknowledged that there is no consensus on health reform yet, but "the Clinton plan opened the debate." Dr. Bower discussed the pros and cons of the Clinton plan in terms of its affect on the insurance industry. She ofTered a number of "worst-case" and "mostlikely scenarios" depending on what components will be included in the final plan. "80 per cent are satisfied" She stated that 80 per cent of Americans are satisfied with their current medical coverage, and that to control rising medical costs "we need to manage the purchase of medical technology and physician costs." Dr. Burgher suggested that if one does a thorough search and looks for innovations, affordable health care is available. He stressed the need to put an emphasis on preventive health care and to standardize insurance claim forms. As the debate on health care reform continues, he advised, "Don't overreact — move forward carefully." ' • > . ;

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Bert's Eye View Remember that? And after everybody did whatBy Bert Lewis ' ever they did between warming up and eating dinThis is the same column I write every year . . . ner, we'd sit down to the meal which always started the first really nasty day of the season with snow with soup on such a cold day. Maybe it was vegflying and threatening to get really bad in a few etable soup, maybe it was a fleishiga borscht, hours. maybe it was bean and barley. If Mom was caught I was out of the house early, did some things I with minimal ingredients, she made the world's needed to do and decided to come home like a sensi- most delicious potato soup. No French chef evier ble person. So here I am, at my desk, trying to made Vichyssoise as wonderful as my Mom's verreduce the stack of stuff marked: DO THIS NOW! sion. The obligatory pot of soup is simmering on the Yes . . . soup really is a subject all by itself, isn't stove, reminding me of old familiar scenes of win- it? My own fella comes in the house on a day like ters past. I guess my family always have been soup today and says "what kind of soup do I smell?" eaters, from the grandparent generation on down to Mine is likely to be different from the types my the present. Probably the old-timers got into the Boba cooked, but I don't get any complaints. I cerhabit because it was an economical way to fill up tainly remember those marvelous "soup bones" and hungry people. pieces of beef we used to think necessary for good Come to think of it, soup could be the subject for soup. But I don't use them — huh uh. books based on the way things once were. Every Unless we're talking about a traditional holiday ethnic group counts soup as an important addition chicken soup, I have to tell you my soups are vegeto the diet. The Italians love their minestrone, the tarian as often as not. No meat, no bones, no aniFrench are given credit for Onion Soup, and cer- mal fat of any description. And in case you don't tainly everyone with a Russian background knows know it, that makes it a real challenge, assuming about Borscht. Ummm. Just thinking about it you want it to taste good. makes my mouth water. So there we are, starting with snow and ending No question about it — soup is important. I can with soup. The snow won't last forever, but the remember days just like this one, from my child- enjoyment of a good bowl of soup ought to rank hood. Blustery, snowy, cold, oh so cold. 1 remember right up there with life's little pleasures. my Dad coming home, frozen from spending hours That's MY philosophy on this cold winter day. in the store where the central heat left a lot to be desired. He'd stamp off the snow, very noisily, then kick off the galo.shes (not boots, galoshes). Afler the coat arid sweaters were peeled off, he'd head for the furnace register, back up to it and stand still to absorb the comforting heat. Of course, The Women's Fund of Greater Omaha will sponour modern heating methods have eliminated those sor a program to recognize the area's most outold wall registers, but they were a comforting place standing child-care professionals. Parents of chilto stand and thaw out. dren in any licensed day-care center, pre-school or Never mind the fact that across the room it was family/group day-care home are asked to nominate drafly and cold — by the register it was warm! an individual whom they think deserves to be hon-

Engagement GALINSON/LITTON Rivi and Mike Galinson of Minnetonka, Minn., announce the engagement of their daughter, Michele Beth, to Jeremy Lawrence) Litton, son of Bonnie and I Dr. Stephen Litton of| Golden Valley, Minn. Miss Galinson is a I graduate of the University of WisconsinMadison, and is working I towards her master's degree at the University of Minnesota. She is the granddaughter of Esther Rappaport of St. Louis Park, Minn., and the late Max Rappaport, and Ruth Lifson of St. Louis Park and the late Harry Galinson. Mr. Litton is employed by IDS Financial Services of Minneapolis. He is also a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is the grandson of Helen and Myron Tamoff of Omaha and Eda and Murray Litton of St. Paul, Minn. A July 3 wedding is planned.

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NEW YORK(JTA) — Contraiy to popular belief, the historic accord signed in September between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization may have actually delayed the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between Israel and the Vatican rather than spurred it on, according to one source involved in the negotiations. Many have interpreted the Vatican's decision to finally recognize the State of Israel now, after more than four decades, as a direct result of the peace process and Israel's shedding of the pariah ored as an outstanding child-care professional. An award of $1,000, to be dedicated to a. retire- status that long clung to it in the international community. ment account for each winner, will be presented to the five child-care professionals voted to be most deserving of the honor. Selected employers in the Omaha area are invited to participate. and t]^ Om^ ^mphony Nomination forms are available through'childJan. 13,14 care centers and the Women's Fund of Greater Omaha. Completed nomination forms should be returned to the Women's Fund of Greater Omaha, c/o the Omaha Community Foundation, 222 S. 15th St., Omaha, NE 68102, by Jan. 14. The awards will be presented at a Recognition Awards Ceremony scheduled for April 17.

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