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Vol. Uaa No. 15 Omaha
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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
Bobby Howdon, head football conch ni Kloridn 8tntc lJnivi»r«ity, will speak nt tlf " rith Charity SportH llnncjuct on April 2(1 > > Den.
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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State "eminoles will be battling for the National Chan 3nship in the Orange Bowl on Saturday. Since . i arrival at FSU, they have been to 16 bowl games including a string of 13 in a row and nine New Year's Day trips. Tickets are $75 and are available by calling Barry Siff at 393-5730, or the B'nai B'rith office at 334-8200, ext. 209.
Happy 100th Emma
Kmma ltriK((s will celebrate her 100th birthday Sunday at 2:3() p.m. at n tea in the Rose niumkln Jewish Home.