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Dialogue with rabbis By Al Crounw, JFS board member Blended families, AIDS, interfaith relationships, homosexuality, the right to die, feminism, abortion—may be some of the topics discussed when the Jewish Community has a dialogue with the rabbis—but then again, that's up to you. The audience wrill decide on the topics. The participants, Rabbis Azriel, Drazen and Friedman, will interact with each other and with the audience on the beliefs of Judaism and its movements. Individual points of view will also be aired when we "Rdtindle the Fire' at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 10 at the Jewish Community Center. The event is a service of the Family Life Education Committee of Jewish Family Service and is cosponsored by Beth El, Betii Israel, and Temple Israel Synagogues. /Utendees will be asked to submit questions for the rabbis either in a "question box" at the JCC front desk or by submitting written questions to the Jewish Family Service office. The rabbis, in turn, may have a conversation among themselves and with the audience. Rabbi Aiyeh Azriel of Temple Israel, says that the Omaha comrounify has much to offer, '...but whaf s missing is a dialogue. I'm looking forward to a vibrant and active evening. We can discuss differences at a forum where things can be said by community members without fear of judgment" He adds that the rabbis will also have an opportunity to ask people about styles, mores, and ethics. JFS Family Life Education Chairperson, and panel moderator, Joe Ginsberg, says the dialogue is free and open to the public. He points to last year's ttiuiiiar event and says that this year's format should be even more exciting. Child care for ages 18 months through six years will be provided free. Please call 330-2024 by Feb. 8 to reserve space for child care because space is limited, according to JFS panel coordinator Alice Weiss.
Newman grant applications available By Claudia Sherman Foundation public relations director The Esther K. Newman/Carolyn Kully Newman Grants Committee is currently accepting grant applications from Jewish organizations and institutions providing programming for children, teenagers and young adults (those individuals under the age of 23 who are not attending a college or university), according to committee diairperson, Myra CHwrman. Both Newman memorial fimds are administered by The Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Omaha. Funds from the Esther K. Newman Fund are allocated for those programs designed to strengthen Jewish identity and values through educational, religious, cultural, social or recreational activities, Mrs. Oberman said. She added that the committee is particularly interested in new and innovative programming. Grants from the Carolyn Kully Newman Fund benefit programming for families with children kindergarten age or younger, Mrs. Oberman said. Money may also be allocated to purchase equipment and material needed for those projects. Among the criteria for selecting grant recipient are the community value of a program, including its special or unique features; an agency's ability to carry out the purposes and goals of the program or service; and the cost-benefit considerations of a program. Sponsoring organizations are encouraged to participate financially or in-kind, Mrs. Oberman noted, adding that she hopes organizations will work together to provide programming that meets the needs of a cross-section of Jewish youth. The grants committee, responsible for the administration and allocation of monies from both
'Beau Jest' on JCC stage By Diane Axler Baum, theater publicity (MT-Broadway will see its reflection at 132nd next month when Theater at the J presents James Sherman's comedy, "Beau Jest" in its Nebraska premiere. The show will play March 3 to 20 in a run of seven performances. "Beau Jest," a riotous family comedy rich in ethnic humor and Jewish jokes, is in its third year at the Lamb's Theater and remains stronger than ever, according to New York producer Arthur Cantor. Marcia Lipsman, theater committee chair, said *niis is a delightful, hilariously funny piece of theater that our audience will love for its xany plot and Jewish flavor." The story of "Beau Jest' unfolds when Sarah Goldman, a young Jewish kindergarten teacher, hires an unemployed actor from the Heaven Sent Escort Agency to play the role of ^r nice Jewish iMi'gaoii boyfriend' when her parents and brother OHM for dinner. The impersonation leads to oompliMtion, and so the fiin begins, according to Dan P. Hayes, JCC TheaUr Director, who will direct the comedy for the J stage. Mr. Hayes said special permission was obtained to produce 'Beau Jest" in Omaha while it continues to run Off-Broadway. He said he hand-picked the caat, which includes "veterans of the JCC stage and some seasoned local talent new to our theater.* ' Starring in the show are Lisa Beacom as teacher Sarah Goldman; Lois Nemec and Stan Widman as Sarah's parents; and David Fiedler, as the actor impersonating the boyfriend. Barry Summer and Patric Vendetti complete the cast Tickets are priced at $9 fbr J nambert; $10 for the general public; and $8 fbr seniors and students. Lois Nemec and Stan Widman discuss their daughter as portrayed by Sarah Qoldosaa in BicaUant group rates are available. Tickets are available at the JCC Member lleau Jest". fUrvlcea Daek, 334>B300, ext 221.
funds, is comprised of representatives from the Budget and Alk>cations Committee, the Bureau of Jewish Education, the Jewish Community Center, Beth Israel and Beth El Synagogues, Temple Israel, the Friedel Jewish Academy, B'nai B'rith Youth Organization, The Foundation and the Jewish Federation Board. The deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday, Feb. 22. The committee will meet March 10 to determine awards, Mrs. Ol>erman said. Application forms are available at The Foundation oflice. Persons needing assistance completing the forms may contact The Foundation Endowment Director Sheldon A. Bernstein at 334-8200.
Change of date By Barbara Chandler Federation public relationa director Federation Shabbat at B'nai Israel Synagogue in Council Bluffs, which was scheduled for Feb.4, will be held on Friday evening, March 18. Michael Iinn,president of the Bureau of Jewish Education, will deliver the D'var Torah, and the Federation will sponsor the Oneg Shabbat following services. At Beth Israel, Federation Shabbat has been rescheduled from Feb. 26 to March 12. Carol Katzman, Women's Division chairman, will deliver the D'var Torah and the Federation will sponsor the kiddush. Federation Shabbat at Temple Israel will be held, as scheduled, on Friday evening Feb. 11. Jerry Slusky, president of the Jewish Federation will deliver the D'var Torah. Federation Shabbat was held at Beth El Synagogue on January 15. Margo Riekes, president of the Jewish Community Center, deliveredd the D'var Torah.
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Synagogues Candlelighting: 5:26 pan. BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE 1502 No. 52nd Street Omaha, NE 68104 566^288 Office hours: Monday through Thursday,' 8 a.in. 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 6:20 p.m. SATURDAY: Morning services are at 8:46 a.m. in the Sanctuary and Goldstein Chapel. Babysitter service is provided by Sisterhood, who also sponsors this week's Kiddush. Study Talmud with Rabbi Friedman at 4:20 p.m. Mincha is at 5:20 p.m. Shalosh Seudot, Ma'ariv and Havdalah conclude the services. SUNDAY: Services are at 9 a.m. Breakfast and a study session follows in the Beit Ha Midrash with Rabbi Friedman and Rabbi Gonsher. Evening services are at 5:20 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Services at 7 a.m. and 5:20 p.m. Sisterhood Sisterhood will sponsor a luncheon Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Junior NCSY Regional Shabbaton The Omaha chapter of the Junior NCSY is hosting the Midwest Region Shabbaton this weekend. A fiill Mechitza will be in the main Sanctuary for this event. Bar Mitzvah .Joshua Priluck, son of Dr. and Mrs. Ira Priluck, will become a Bar Mitzvah Saturday, Feb. 12. Lecture Dr. Schroeder, author of "The Big Bang", will speak at the JCC Sunday, Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by Beth Israel Synagogue and is open to the community.
TEMPLE ISRAEL 7023 Cass Street Omaha, NE 68132 556-6536 FRIDAY: Shabbat evening service is at 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Azriel, Rabbi Fink and Cantor Karen Webber-Gilat will officiate. Rabbi Azriel will speak. The Oneg Shabbat is sponsored by Temple Sisterhood. SATURDAY: Shabbat morning service is at 11:16 a.m. Simcha B'Shabbat, an alternative Torah study service, will be held in the Chapel. The regular Shabbat service will be held in the sanctuary. B'Alil Mitzvah Morgan Denny, da^^ter of Bettie and Patrick Denny, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah at the Shabbat morning service Saturday. Jesiica Blumkin, daughter of Susan and Irvin Blumkin, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah at the Shabbat morning service Saturday, Feb. 12. Sitter Service Sitter service is available each Shabbat evening service and the Saturday morning Shabbat service when there ii a Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Please make a reservation so we may plan accordingly. There are no facilities for infants. Tot Shabbat Service A short service of song and prayer, followed by cookies and juice, will be held for toddlers through children in the primary grades and their families on Friday at 7 p.m. Adult Education Sisterhood adult education will be Thursday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. "Jewish Ethics," is led by Rabbi Azriel. 'Shabbat Comes To You" hi Azriel, Rabbi Fink and the Temple Youth uiuup will lead a Shabbat service FViday, Feb. 11, 2 p.m., at the Rose Blumkin Home. Men'a Qub Ttmple Israel's Men's Club will sponsor a dinner and wine Utting Saturday, Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m., at Spirit World, 11420 Davenport, Cost is $19 per person and the community is invited. Make reservation i to the Temple ofllco at 666-6536.
BETH EL SYNAGOGUE 14606 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. 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 11a.m. Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services at 5:30 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 Thursday. Call the office on Wednesday to reserve your place. Adult Siddur Class Adult Siddur classes continue Monday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Bar Mitzvah Eric Goodman, son of Arlene and Paul Cohen and Barbara and Robert Goodman, will become a Bar Mitzvah Friday evening and Saturday morning, Scholar-In-Residehce Weekend Ari L. Goldman, author and journalist, will speak at the Dr. Leon Fellman Scholar-inResidence Weekend from Feb. 11-13, CHABAD HOUSE 1322 Sa ll»th Street Omaha, NE 68144 697-1124 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. B'NAIISRAEL 618 Mynster Street Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503 322-4705 Rabbi Sheryl Shulewitz is the spiritual leader. For information on any synagogue activities, call 322-4705. FRIDAY: Services at 7:30 p.m, SUNDAY: No religious school, Reconstructionist Kallah, Madison, Wis, FRIDAY, Feb. 11: Services are at 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY, Feb. 13: Religious School at Westside Community Education Center from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. "Exploring Judaism" course from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. OFFUTT Capehart Chapel SSth Street and Capehart Omaha, NE 681X3 294-60B1 FRIDAY: Services start at 8 p.m. KWH.j»JlJ'Kr-"-,VS».t^ v*,'-^
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CJL to offer institute classes uiir The College of Jewish Learning will host four classes during the upcoming Jewish Studies Institute starting Monday, Feb. 7, at the Jewish Community Center. The series will be for six consecutive Monday evenings through March 14. The community is invited to attend one or two classes for $25. The first hour, from 7:30 to 8:20 p.m., will offer "Methods of Midrash" with Rabbi Myer S. Kripke. At 8:30 p.m,, course offerings include "The Informed Soul" with Rabbi Joseph Friedman and "Jewish Ethics" with Professor Richard Freund. There will be a coffee break from 8:20 to 8:30. Registrations are welcome the first night of class. This program is supported in part by the Philip and Ethel Klutznick Foundation in Jewish Civilization. For information, contact Beth Seldin Dotan, cultural arts director, at 334-8200, ext. 232.
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(Editor's note: The following address was delivered at the Janiiary 20 eonununiiy event Parashat Miahpatim by Harley Schrager, 1994 UJA/Federation Hie Great Divide Campaign Co-chainnan.) Our Sidrah opens: "These are the rules (inishpaThis event ia a tribute to each of you. It's our tim) which you shall set before them ..." wa^ of saying thank you for your generosity and There is no hedging of opinion here. Moses had your dedication to our common heritage and our nothing to do with these "rules." They are all, if we shared future. follow the text as it reads, the commands of God. Like many of you, I was born and raised in They are meant to provide a way of life and conduct Omaha and have spent my entire life here. How to make the Ten Commandments operative in the fortunate we are to have been placed here by deslife of a people. tiny, for this is truly the best of Jewish communiAll through the centuries Jews took it for grant- ties. ed that Torah law was God-given. Christians, who Per capita we raise more money in our campaign accepted Torah as Holy Scripture, followed suit. than any other city in the United States. At our But they were able to escape from what they con- latest tally, that number was $435 for every Jewish sidered the burden of the law by announcing that a man, woman and child who reside here, and 70% of new dispensation, the teaching of Jesus, freed them our Jewish population participated in our 1994 (torn parts of the law that they had no wish to campaign. A fact which is the envy of Federations impose on non-Israelites. across the entire country. For Jews, to repeat, it was different. The law, We have created a caring, diligent environment • including the laws of Kiashrut and the laws of the which nurtures our children; provides for our needy Sabbath, for example, as expanded in rabbinic maintains the dignity of our aging; and enriches (Talmudic) law, remained operative and compulso- tbe social and religious fabric of our lives. ry. If God has given the law, who are you to pick Each of you has contributed to the perpetuation and choose? of this wonderful quality of life we ehjoy, and it's But the effect of the intellectual revolution of your care and concern for others - demonstrated by modem times could not be avoided. Very large seg- your philanthropy • that has established Omaha of ments — certainly a migority — of Jews today do all places, with a mere 6,000 Jews, as the "Giant" not believe that the Torah is "min hashamayyim," amongst Jewish communities in America! divinely ordained. They see the body of Jewish reliAbout a year ago, Howard, Carol and I began gious law as the accumulation of human attempts planning this year's campaign. We wanted to do to give order and meaning to life. Note: both order something different which would enhance everyand meaning. one's understanding of our community's national Here is the great divide. Orthodox Jews (not by label of their congregations but by the judgment of their minds and spirits) accept the divine origin of By Harry Allen Jewish law. It is perfect and permanent The peace process accompanied by its angry Non-orthodox Jews (whether they are labeled orthodox, conservative, reform or reconstructionist) rhetoric, continues to dominate the Israel political see Jewish law in the terms of comparative reli- landscape. As the realization that the interim gion, anthropology, sociology and cultural adapta- agreement with the FLO will be finalized, the oppo. tion. Their observance of Jewish law and practice is sition grows more virulent in its frustration at being unable to change the course of the governrather in the realm of group unity, poetry and love ment. and respect for the past. They would not hesitate to But on the economic firont, the prospects of peace declare tbat this is loyalty to God. are producing an entirely different reaction. The The end of our Sidrah, Chapter 24, describes the Tel Aviv stock market rose an unbelievable 74% in formal covenant. The people said, "All that the Lord 1993 — fourth highest in the world. The Dow Jones has spoken we will faithfully do." in the United States rose a mere 13.7% and the In all of this, including the Sinai Giving of the Japanese Nikkei index rose a scant 2.9%. Ten commandments, history or midrash? In the face of Israels admittedly growing econoEven someone like Abraham Joshua Heschel, my then, was Yosai Beilin correct when he told an certainly a traditionalist, considered all of this to be angry Women's International Zionist Organization midrash, i.e., interpretation of the way Israel devel(WIZO) gathering that Jews should stop giving to oped — or received! — its law. Israel charity and begin investing in Israel indusOur various interpretations of Judaism in our try instead? congregations put labels upon us which are inaccuYossi Beilin, whose Rabin once termed Peres' pet rate. poodle, was absolutely wrong on that score as he "Orthodox" means 'correct doctrine" (from the has been on so many others. A significant part of point of view of the Orthodox!). Non-orthodox Jews the reason Israel's economy is starting to take off is need not think of themselves as espousing incorrect the result of Jewish philanthropy for institutions in doctrine. It is only that there are two ways of lookIsrael. The education of thousands of children in ing at traditional Jewish law. We ought to respect youth aliyah villages, made possible by disapora each other's opinions, approaches and beliefs. giving, has produced two or three generations of citizens who are active constructive members of society rather than public charges. There are still some By Larry Yudelson NEW YORK (JTA) — In a conference call with 12,000 youngsters in the Youth Aliyah villages and leaders of American Jewish organizations recently, this program is financed mostly by the Jewish Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin said "there was Agency budget which in turn is funded by the .some progress" made toward an agreement for UJA/UIA and Keren Heyesod from outside the U.S. There are about 700,000 Israelis from the former implementing the Palestinian self-rule accord. His characlerization of the talks in Switzerland Soviet Union. These have formed an indispensable between Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres and part of the Israeli economy and their aliyah and Palestine Liberation Organization Chairman absorbtion is paid for largely through the same Yasser Arafat was more cautious than the initial philanthropy. They continue to arrive at the rate of burst of optimism that followed the weekend meet- about 60,000 a year and aliyah and absorbtion continue to be a heavy cost borne by philanthropy. ing. Juit as in the United States, private contribuKahin urged patience, snying that an agreement tions provide the edge of excellence to Universities will take lime.
ranking, and at the same time inspire us all to even greater achievements, llie result of our search was this event! There were several obstacles to overcome, plenty of details to work out, and even some questions as to how well you would respond. But, here we are amidst the largest gathering in Omaha's history! This is a celebration befitting Omaha's status as the Best of Jewish Communities; and it demonstrators once again our commitment to Israel and our Jewish brethren throughout the world. While we can be proud of the community w have created, our future will only be as secure as the level of commitment and involvement of our younger generation. It was encouraging to see so many people under the age of 30 participate as workers in this year's campaign. We must build on that beginning, so that Omaha continues its tradition of excellence. To those too young to have played a role in past campaigns, look around. You have inherited a legacy which you probably don't fully appreciate as yet. But one day, with children of your own, and with a more mature, enlightened view of the world, you'll understand that what has been built here is quite unusual and enriching. We're counting on you, the teenagers and young adults among us, to carry the torch our parents and grandparents lit for us. It's your birthright and your fiAupelling obligation. So listen closely tonight for this, could well be one of the defining moments of your young lives. This is what our home, our religious heritage, and our future is all about. Thank you
Letter from Israel
Rabin updates Jews
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as well as countless other institutions, so, too, do these same contributions advance Israeli social and educational services — all of which contribute to theTSconomic vitality of this country. One cannot know how many of the scientists now in the forefront of Israel's high tech industries would not have received training were it not for the various University friends organizations overseas. On a personal level, I have written from time to time of the social service programs funded by PEF The Israel Endowment Fund. These and other agencies funded by other groups are all adding to the quality of life here to insure the development of a Jewish state of which we can all be proud. No government, except perhaps for Communist ones, ever has the resources to fully take care of all social needs. United Funds and other philanthropies in America provide a critical edge — so, too, do philanthropic dollars from Jews provide this edge in Israel.
News and Views By Bemie Mosow I was pleased at the num^r of people in attendance for the Lincoln Jewish Federation's showing of "Schindler's List". The 199 who were there were obviously touched and given pause for a moment of reflection on the horrors of the Holocaust and the nobility of spirit shown by one of the Righteous (jentiles. But does it take such horror to bring people to react? Must the misery touch so close to home before we act to bring it to a halt? The Federation supports organizations and programs that maintain a constant vigil so history won't repeat itself Those who were at the ELLEVEN for brunch following the movie, showed their support for the Federation's endeavors with their pledges. It was a memorable morning and from the size of the crowd and variety of participants, it proves that given n meaningful program, people will respond.
Board of Directors Jack E. Cohtn, vie* pniidanl; Sylvia Wtgnar. Ireaiurvr; ROM Schupack, Mcretanr; St«v* Dtnon, Marci Gtllner. Dahbl* JoMphaon. 8h«ryl un, 8Uv« Uvinnr, Enthcr Melclwt, Jana Rlpa, Alvin Roii, Audrty Shapiro, Maynartl Talpmr and Ban Widman. Edltoiiala npnu th* view ofth* writar and art not nacawarlly npraMntallva of tha vtawa of tha Jawiih Praia Board, tha Jawiih FWdaratlon o( Omaha or tha Omaha Jawiih Community aa I whola. Tha Jawiih Prill ti not raaponiibb Ibr tha Kaihruth of aoy pfodiut oraatabHihmant
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The Friedel Notebook
Susie Drazen to speak
Susie Drazen, director of the Bureau of Jewish Education, will review Rabbi Harold Kushner's latest best selling book To Life* at the next Hadassah Lunch Bunch event on Wednesday, Feb. 23. Babbi Kushner is the author of two other best sellers, "When Bad Things Happen to Good People' and "When All You've Ever Wanted Isn't Enou^^." According to Ms. Drazen, the book examines uncomfortable issues in everyday life. "Rabbi Kushner offers a way to look at life tlirou^ Jewish lenses that is very comforting. He examines issues that are universal to people everywhere," she said. Beth Gaynes Ginsberg, luncheon chairman, stated "These afternoon programs have been extremely successful this year. People really ei^oy the intimate atmosphere of homes as well as the interestr ing topics. You don't even need to read the book to ei^oy listening to Susie speak!" The luncheon starts at noon at the home of Sandy Kohll, 1617 So. 107th St, and is open to the public. Cost is $6 for both the luncheon and program. For reservations, call Beverly Franklin at 3347365, or Faye Ruback at 391-278^, by Feb. 18. The book "To Life" is avfiilable at the Jewish Federation Libraiy.
Teens on Torah
By Michele J. lUojas, Friedel Jewish Acadeiqy Director While Omaha battled arctic cold last month, selfexpression and personal achievement at Friedel Jewish Academy kept our students aglow with excitement. As winter moves toward spring, our activities and projects continue to brighten the days. Our new Friedel Flexible Program sparked the atmosphere of enthusiasm. Parents and students welcomed the opportunity to choose the emphasis for pursuit of Friedel's Jewish Studies curriculum. Moreover, students wanned to the Flex Program's groupings, which resulted in classes that are smaller and more individualized than ever. We now average a student-teacher ratio of eight to one, and you can't do better than that! As part of the new Flex program, we introduced an all-school hour of Jewish creativity every Wednesday morning. The new program features multi-disciplinary sessions incorporating music, singing, dramatics, puppetry, and instruments. The program provides another dimension to our Jewish learning and serves to maintain the unity and closeness of our student body. Teachers and students have responded with delight! * * * * Today, Feb. 4, our students in third through sixth grades are competing in the Modern Woodmen of America Civic Oration Contest. These students have used language arts time to focus on the stimulating topic for 1994... "People Who Have Overcome..." The Academy is proud that so many of our students entered the Elinor A. Whitman Memorial Book Appreciation Contest sponsored by the Jewish Federation Library and Omaha's Jewish Schools. Special congratulations to our 13 winners: Rachel Katzman, Adam Nichols, and Renata Yurikova for
BjrAmanda Black In Mishpatim, there are many laws regarding slaves. One in particular states that you can have a slave for six years but on the seventh year, you have to let him go. If the slave was married before his service, his wife, too, must be freed. However, if the master gave the slave a wife and they had children, the slave leaves by himself and the wife and children belong to the master. If, after six years, the slave doesn't want to leave his master, wife or children, he has to go to court in front of anyone who wants to see and have his ear pierce-1 with an awl. This symbolized his eternal Adolescents between the ages of 13 and 17 who service to his master. The reason they make him pierce his ear in front are disabled learners, can receive a living and of eveiyone is to show that he doesn't want to be learning experience based on Jewish values through the Tikvah program at Camp Ramah in This is shameful because after the Exodus, all Wisconsin. According to the announcement, the program the Israelites were supposed to want freedom and stresses individualized planning tailored to meet be his own master. the needs of each child and encourages mainShabbat Shalom. streaming into regular camp activities whenever possible. Tikvah youngsters participate in sports, arts and crafts, drama, dance and religious training. For information, contact Tikvah at Camp Ramah A preview showing of "No Easy Answer — in Wisconsin, 65 E. Wadier PI., Suite 820, Chicago, Moving Beyond the Guilt" will be shown Sunday at 111. 60601, or phone (312) 606-9316. 10:30 at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home conference room. This film is designed to help families confront and deal with the intense feelings of guilt and anxiBallet Omaha will perform the childhood classic ety involved when a parent or other relative needs "Beauty & The Beast", Feb. 18-20 at the Orpheum theater. The presentation is sponsored by a long-term care facility. Deb Wesselmann, a therapist in private practice, Commercial Federal Bank and U.S. West and Shane Kotok, Director of Social Services for the Communications. Information may be obtained by Bureau for the Aging, will facilitate Aiiscussion. calling 346-7332.
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their thoughtful written reports; and Maksim Dobin, Yoni Preund, Jacob Katzman, Jonathan Milner, Dmitriy Litvin, Brandon Rich, Ariel Shukert, Pavel Tsyrlin, and Vitaliy Tsyrlin, for their artful book jackets.... Another round of applause to our winners in the 1994 National Geography Bee: In the FViedel competition Jan. 12, Aaron Rich took first place, and Adam Nichols came in second....With several academic competitions b^ind us, we still look forward to the Friedel Spelling Bee on Feb. 16. Our top two spellers will go with teacher Denise Bennett to the Douglas County Spelling Bee. •
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Purim will provide the theme for our next Ruach Day, Feb. 23. This spirit day will ignite a multimedia learning experience featuring workshops on arts and crafts, music, and language. Two days later, our students will come to school in costume for the annual Purim Parade. We have invited the oldest group of presdioolers from the JCC Child Development Center to be our guests the morning of Ruach Day. Their visit will build on our developing relationship: Last semester our students went to the preschool to share Jewish knowledge and this semester we will do the same. Our fourth through sixth graders are scheduled to make their first presentation at the JCC Feb. 18. • * * • The Academy's PTO has fueled a Tupperware "Sellathon." This fund-raiser will culminate on Sunday, Feb. 13, from 1 to 4 p.m., with two stations set up at the JCC to take orders for a full range of Tupperware products. Aveva Shukert, PTO fund-raising chairman, promises delivery of all items in time for Passover use. Eliane Freund and Deanne LeMaistre, co-chairmen of the PTO, hope the commimity will support Friedel by purchasing Tupperware.
In the News Dave Rosenberg of Hastings, chairman of the board of City Iron & Metal Co., has announced plans to run for the Hastings City Council. ^| He has served as chairman of the transi>ortation ^ committee for the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and also was a member of the Hastings Planning Commission. Mr. Rosenberg and his wife, Marsha, are members ofSouth Street Temple in Lincoln. —.
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op row, from left: Leora Azriel, Zara Renstrom, Jeff Baum, Mendel Kurland and Julie Coren. Middle row, from left: Renata Yurikova, Stephanie Wilson and Joel Passer. Bottom row, from left: Jordan Keneh, Ben Gerber, Douglas Barenbaum-Meyers, Jay Kulakofsky and Daniel Ocanto.
Top row, from left: Tamara Schneiderman and Lauren Brown. Second row, from left: Allison Fine, Vitally Tsyrlin and Dimitry Litvin. Third row, from left: Allie Lepp, Ariel Shukert, Nathan Fineman and Maxsim Dobin. Bottom row, from left: Pavel Tsyrlin, Jason Rich, Yoni Freund and Brandon Rich.
Thirty-five award winners in the Elinor A. Whitman Book Appreciation Contest received their prizes at a ceremony and reception last Sunday at the Jewish Community Center, The contest was cosponsored by the Jewish Federation Library, Priedel Jewish Academy, United Talmud Torah of Omaha, and Temple Israel Religious School as part of the celebration of Jewish Book Month which ended Dec. 9. . To enter, contestants either wrote a review or designed a book jacket for a Jewish book of their choice. Children in kindergarten through eighth grade were eligible. Joyce Cohen, president of the Library Board, made the presentations at the ceremony. Judges were Marsha Greenhill, Sara Juster, Karen Wolberger, Carol Farber, Evelyn Zysman and Julie Durmaskin. Norman Whitman joined Mrs. Cohen in honoring the winners. The Book Appreciation Contest memorializes Elinor Whitman, who served for many years on the Library Board and took a keen interest in promoting Jewish literature for young readers. "We hope this contest will help to stimulate a life long interest in reading,' Mrs. Cohen said. Grade One Book Jacket prize winners are: first, Nathan Fineman (UTTO); second, Jason Rich (Friedel); third, Yoni Preund (Friedel). Grade One Book Report prize winners are: first, Joel Passer (Temple); tied for second, Douglas Barenbaum-Meyers ( UTTO), and Jordan Kenik (Temple). Grade Two Book Jacket winners are: first, Pavel Tsyrlin (Friedel); second, Maksim Dobin (Priedel). Grade Two Book Report winners are; first, Ben Gerber, (UTTO); second, Daniel Ocanto (UTTO).
Grade Three Book Report winners are: first, Rachel Katzman (Friedel); second, Leora Azriel (Temple); third, Renata Yurikova (Friedel). Grade Four Book Jacket winners, tied for first, are: Brandon Rich (Friedel) and Tamara Schneiderman (UTTO); second, Ariel Shukert (Friedel); and tied for third: Allie Lepp (Temple) and Vitally Tsyrlin (Friedel). Grade Four Book Report winners are: first, Michael Hellman (UTTO); second, Jeff Baum(UTrO); third, Elliot SifT (Temple). Grade Five Book Jadcet winners are: first, Jacob Katzman (Friedel) and second, Dimitry Litvin (Priedfl). Grade Five Book Report winner is Stephanie Wilson (UTTO). Grade Six Book Jacket winners are: first, Jonathan Milner (Friedel), second, Allison Fine (Temple); third, Lauren Brown (Temple). Grade Six Elook Report winners, tied for first, are: Michelle Hellman (UTTO), Adam Nichols (Friedel), and Julie Coren (Temple); tied for second, Mendel Kurland (UTTO), Jason Robertson (Temple), and Tara Renstrom (Temple); tied for third. Jay Kulakofsky (Temple) and Michelle Taylon (Temple). Others who participated in the contest are: Yuri Paskar and Elizabeth Cody (Friedel Jewish Academy); Shayna Kurland, Brittany Sukiennik, Joshua Grossman, Sarah Grossman, Kate Josephson, Joshua Sweet, Marissa Epstein and Annelisse Ocanto (UTTO); Rebeca Smedlund, Sara Schweid, Jeff Fredricks, Marshall Comisar, David Kurs, Mathew Chasen, Whitney Taxman, and David Lispshutz (Temple Israel).
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^^ Chabad Rabbi Mendel and Shani Katzman announce the Feb. 1 birth of a son at Clarkson Hospital The couple has six daughters. Rabbi Katnnan also announced that a Shalom Zochor will take place at the Katzman residence, 640 South 124th Ave., toni^t at 7 o'clock. On Monday at 6 p.m., children under Bar and Bat Mitzvah age will offer traditional prayers at the bedride of the bal^. In a notice of ciTcumeision, it was announced that the bris will take place Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center. Grandparents are Rabbi Zelig and Sarah Katzman, and Eli and Leah Lipsker, of New York City. Great-grandparents are Chaikel and Leah Chanin of New York City, Malkah Lipsker of Israel and Faye Buketman of Ft Lauderdale, Fla.
By Sadye Newman The new year started with the return engagement of music by Jim Johnson, a member of the Merrymakers, a one-man band. He has been entertaining in the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home since 1986. The Women's League of Beth El Synagogue sponsored a musical program with singing by Robert Myerson, accompanied by his mother. Eve Myerson, and a piano concert by Zarina Kosinovsky. A tea followed hosted by Mary FeDman, Sidly Venger and Betty Sanford. Hadassah sponsored the Oneg Shabbat with music by Eve Myerson and her son, Robert. A dessert tea was hosted by Mary Fellman, Charlotte Slutzky, Frances Kimmel, Ronnie Jacobson and Ann Belmont
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^•f ; By Rabbi GaryiBfL Bretton-Granatoor ^^ Director. UAHC Department of Interreligiout Affairs Union of American Hebrew Congregations On Dec. 30, an event took place that many perceived as the most tangible proof that two thousand years of Church-based anti-Judaism have come to an end. With the signing of diplomatic accords, the Vatican and the State of Israel have embarlced on the path to full diplomatic relations, a subject that has been debated for a long time. This breakthrough probably would not have occurred without the tireless support of mtgor leaders of the Catholic Church in America, especially Archbishop William Keeler, the current president of the National Council of Catholic Bishops and John Cardinal O'Connor, Archbishop of New York and Episcopal Moderator of the Bishops' Conference on Ecumenical and Interfaith Affairs. At the historical Second Vatican Council in 1965, a statement known as Nostra Aetate, proclaimed that the Church did not hold the Jews of past or present culpable in the death of Jesus, and also affirmed the unique and ongoing covenantal relationship between God and the Jewish people. During the ensuing years, some members of the Jewish community felt that the lack of an exchange of ambassadors between the Vatican and the State of Israel indicated that the Church was not quite ready to accept in its heart what it stated on paper. Especially over the last ten years, several Jewish organizations pointed to the lack of full diplomatic relations as evidence of remaining vestiges of antiJudaism. I do not believe this was the case. The formal signing of accords was nothing more or less than the natural progression of positive long-term relations between the Catholic Church and the Jewish people. It was that evolving relaL tionship laid the foundation for the events of Dec. I 30.
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Among the issues creating doubt and confusion was the question of Vatican recognition of the State of Israel. Many people equated the lack of full diplomatic relations with the lack of state recognition. "Why doesn't the Vatican recognize the State of Israel?" was the most often asked question when the subject of Catholic/Jewish relations was discussed within the Jewish community. In fact, the Vatican has recognized the State of Israel firom the time of its birth. It was always anticipated by Vatican and Israeli leaden that the exchange of ambassadors would come at some later date, when issues that were substantial problems tor the Vatican would be addressed. One such problem was the status of Jerusalem. The Vatican had hoped that Jerusalem would become an international city. Over time, and now with that issue firmly placed on the agenda of the Palestinian/Israeli negotiations, the Vatican has set aside this condition so long as there continues to be a guarantee of free access to all religious sites. The second was the status of the Palestinian people living within the borders. With the Palestinian/Israeli accords moving forward, this is no longer an issue. The third consideration was the status of religious institutions in the State of Israel (including the tax status of those institutions and accessibility for all worshipers). This issue is currently being resolved on the ministerial and governmental levels in Israel. Therefore, all impediments to diplomatic relations have been neutralized as seen from a Vatican perspective. It is critical to note that not every nation has full
diplomatic relations with the Vatican, including some in the Middle East Indeed, the United States has enjoyed an exchange of ambassadors with the Vatican only since 1984. Such diplomatic formalities take place when there is a political need for them. There is no evidence to suggest there was a theological issue that caused there to be a delay in an exchange of ambassadors between the Vatican and Israel. "Rie impediments were political, and they have been and continue to be resolved politically. The ofTicial Israeli request for an exchange of ambassadors was made by the current Prime Minister of Israel, Yitzhak Rabin. Once requested, it was acted upon favorably by both sides. The true turning point in Catholic/Jewish relations occurred over 28 years ago with the promulgation of Nostra Aetate. It has taken us 28 years to work on changing a negative relationship of almost two thousand years into a positive one. The inception of formal Vatican/Israeli diplomatic relations is certainly proof that we are headed in the right direction, and the Dec. 30 signing was certainly cause for celebration. But it should be seen in the proper perspective. While we are elated that two political entities have been brought closer together, the surest sign of understanding between Catholics and Jews will be made manifest in the way Catholics and Jews relate to each other when they meet face to face. Peihaps this moment can serve as an impetus for Catholics and Jews across the world to work together, as partners of God, striving to bring peace and harmony to a troubled worid.
Israeli Cabinet rejects health reform
Jazzman reveals his Jewish side
By Andrew Muchin, 7%e Wueotuin JeuAih Chronicle Recording artist Ben Sidran has created a spiritual album of High Holiday music. The singer/pianist/record producer isn't the first musician to perform Jewish songs in a jazz setting, may be the first to put an abbreviated shofar service on a jazz recording. And he may be the first to receive phone calls from top jazz musicians, pleading, "Don't do 'Avinu Malkeinu' without me.* Sidran recently completed his first Jewish recording, "Life's A Lesson" (Go Jazz Records), inspired by the alternative High Holiday services in Madison to which he contributes the music. For the recording, he enlisted notable musicians with Jewish connections — including singer/songwriter Carole King, saxophonists Lee Koniti and Josh Redman, guitarist Steve Khan and trumpeters Randy Brecker and Lou SolofT. The result is primarily jazz interpretations of traditional melodies, with a few surprises befitting an alternative service.
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Film makers - Dan Mirvish and Emily i\Aiider In recent weekj, the independentfilm-making efforts of two members of the Omaha Jewish community have moved toward final production and both parties now are seeking funds for the post-production phases of their films. At left, Emily Milder (in the middle) is shown on location for Cietting it Right, a film for which she wrote the script, directed and produced. Her film is described as an 'Hipbeat, hopeful film about a recent widower and his children whose lives are turned around by the appearance of a mystical woman. She can be reached at 310-823-7123. At right is Dan Mirvish on location in Nebraska. He is now engaged in final editing of his film at Paramount Studios and can be reached at 213569-7581.
Trips to Israel may not teach children about Judaism By Mayor Abramowitz Israel is a fine classroom for American Jewish youth who wish to enhance their Jewish identity. But what they study and how they are taught will determine whether they will retain their identity as committed Jews after their return to the U.S. Visits to the Wall, to Yad Vashem, or a kibbutz in Israel may be profound emotional experiences but they will not insure Jewish survival in America. Why? Because the vast majority of the youth visiting Israel are young teenagers, whereas recent psychological studies indicate that value maturation, (when a person affirms values he or she has been taught in earlier years, such as, parents, drugs, sex, heritage, etc.) occurs during the late teens or early 20'8 the college years. If there is no follow-up during these critical years, the Israel experience may well be lost in memory or will be viewed as a "childish" experience. What is worse: the Israeli secularism to which youthful visitors are exposed may contribute to their assimilation in America. As an example, consider the following scenario: Yossi Kohen, an Israeli computer programmer living in Jerusalem, washes his car on Shabbat morning, will then go to a soccer match, and then drive to DizengofT Square in Tel Aviv with his friends to feast on pepperoni pizzas. Yossi Kohen will survive as a Jew and faces little danger of intermarriage. Joey Cohen, an American computer programmer living in Miami, washes his car on Shabbat morning, following which he will go to the Hurricanes game Saturday afternoon, and will then eat a cheeseburger in Burger King. Joey Cohen's chances of marrying a non-Jewish woman are 54 percent. Regrettably, many Jewish educators rely solely on Zionism to preserve one's Jewish identity. They do not recognize this simple truism: A secular Jew in Israel will remain a Jew because he is surrounded by a Jewish environment where Hebrew is spoken and where Jewish holidays are national holidays.
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Chaim Potok confronts past By Sandy Sloshay The Miami Jewiah Tribune Celebrated author and playwrite Chaim Potok does not see himself as a teacher. "It is not my overt purpose to teach," Potok said, adding that all good writing allows readers to draw valuable lessons. But the writer, who spoke recently for the Jewish Arts Foundation in Palm Beach, has very definite views about Jewish education. "Education ... is the key in securing (our) future," he said in a telephone interview. "One must first be committed to Judaism, before any forrn of education will be worthwhile. In a secular world, without clear Jewish knowledge, the art of reinterpreting the past will not be creatively Jewish. We can and must teach each other," Potok said. Potok's books do not directly address the fiiture of the Jewish people, but the author shares a very real fear that there could be at least two million American Jews dropping out of Judaism in the next few years. In his view, popular culture literature, film, television and theatre should be put to use.
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Vatican-Israel relations In perspective By Rabbi Gaiy M. Bretton-Granatoor Director, UAHC Department of Interreligious Affairs Union of American Hebrew Congregations On Dec. 30, an event«took place that many perceived as the most tangible proof that two thousand years of Church-based anti-Judaism have come to an end. With the signing of diplomatic accords, the Vatican and the State of Israel have embarked on the path to full diplomatic relations, a subject that has been debated for a long time. This breakthrough probably would not have occurred without the tireless support of mtyor leaders of the Catholic Church in America, especially Archbishop William Keeler, the current president of the National Council of Catholic Bishops and John Cardinal O'Connor, Archbishop of New York and Episcopal Moderator of the Bishops' Conference on Ecumenical and Interfaith Affairs. At the historical Second Vatican Council in 1965, a statement known as Nostra Aetate, proclaimed that the Church did not hold the Jews of past or present culpable in the death of Jesus, and also afHrmed the unique and ongoing covenantal relationship between God and the Jewish people. During the ensuing years, some members of the Jewish community felt that the lack of an exchange of ambassadors between the Vatican and the State of Israel indicated that the Church was not quite ready to accept in its heart what it stated on paper. Especially over the last ten years, several Jewish organizations pointed to the lack of^full diplomatic relations as evidence of remaining vestiges of antiJudaism. I do not believe this was the case. The formal signing of accords was nothing more or less than the natural progression of positive long-term relations between the Catholic Church and the Jewish people. It was that evolving relationship laid the foundation for the events of Dec. 30.
Among the issues creating doubt and confusion was the question of Vatican recognition of the State of Israel. Many people equated the lack of full diplomatic relations with the lack of state recognition. I "Why doesn't the Vatican recognize the State of Israel?" was the most oflen asked question when the subject of Catholic/Jewish relations was discussed within the Jewish community. In fact, the Vatican has recognized the State of Israel from the time of its birth. It was always anticipated by Vatican and Israeli leaders that the exchange of ambassadors would come at some later date, when issues that were substantial problems for the Vatican would be addressed. One such problem was the status of Jerusalem. The Vatican had hoped that Jerusalem would become an international city. Over time, and now with that issue firmly placed on the agenda of the Palestinian/Israeli negotiations, the Vatican has set aside this condition so long as there continues to be a guarantee of free access to all religious sites. The second was the status of the Palestinian people living within the borders. With the Palestinian/Israeli accords moving forward, this is no longer an issue. The third consideration was the status of religious institutions in the State of Israel (including the tax status of those institutions and accessibility for all worshipers). This issue is currently being resolved on the ministerial and governmental levels in Israel. Therefore, all impediments to diplomatic relations have been neutralized as seen from a Vatican perspective. It is critical to note that not every nation has full
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Israeli Cabinet rejects health reform
Jazzman reveals his Jewish side [ I I [ I
Recording artist Ben Sidran has created a spiritual album of High Holiday music. The singer/pianist/record producer isn't the first musician to perform Jewish songs in a jazz setting, may be the first to put an abbreviated shofar service on a jazz recording. And he may be the first to receive phone calls from top jazz musicians, pleading, "Don't do 'Avinu Malkeinu' without me." Sidran recently completed his first Jewish recording, "Life's A Lesson" (Go Jazz Records), inspired by the alternative High Holiday services in Madison to which he contributes the music. For the recording, he enlisted notable musicians with Jewish connections — including singer/songwriter Carole King, saxophonists Lee Konitz and Josh Redman, guitarist Steve Khan and trumpeters Rancty Brecker and Lou SolofT. The result is primarily jazz interpretations of traditional melodies, with a few surprises befitting an alternative service.
By David Landau JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israel's Cabinet has torpedoed a proposed health care reform measure, heralding a defeat for the young Turks in the ruling Labor Party and opening another round of coalition controversy. In response to the Cabinet's decision, Health Minister Haim Ramon, who strongly backed the reform measure, announced he would resign his post next week. The proposed legislation, which had wide support across party lines, would have mandated universal health insurance.
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In recent weelu, the independent film-making efforts of two members of the Omaha Jewish community have moved toward final production and both parties now are seeking funds for the post-production phases of their films. At left, Emily Milder (in the middle) is shown on location for Getting it Right, a film for which she wrote the script, directed and produced. Her film is described as an "upbeat, hopeful film about a recent widower and his children whose lives are turned around by the appearance of a mystical woman. She can be reached at 310-823-7123. At right is Dan Mirvish on location in Nebraska. He is now engaged in final editing of his film at Paramount Studios and can be reached at 213559-7581.
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Trips to Israel may not teach children about Judaism
Chaim Potok confronts past
By Sandy Sloshay The Miami Jewish Tribune Israel is a fine classroom for American Jewish youth who wish to enhance their Jewish identity. But what they study and how they are taught will determine whether they will retain their identity as comCelebrated author and playwrite Chaim Potok mitted Jews after their return to the U.S. Visits to the Wall, to Yad Vashem, or a kibbutz in Israel may be profound emotional experiences but does not see himself as a teacher. "It is not my overt purpose to teach," Potok said, adding that all they will not insure Jewish survival in America. good writing allows readers to draw valuable Why? Because the vast majority of the youth visiting Israel are young teenagers, whereas recent psychological studies indicate that value maturation, (when a person affirms values he or she has been lessons. But the writer, who spoke recently for the taught in earlier years, such as, parents, drugs, sex, heritage, etc.) occurs during the late teens or early Jewish Arts Foundation in Palm Beach, has very 20'8 the college years. If there is no follow-up during these critical years, the Israel experience may well be lost in memory or definite views about Jewish education. "Education ... is the key in securing (our) will be viewed as a "childish" experience. future," he said in a telephone interview. "One What is worse: the Israeli secularism to which youthful visitors are exposed may contribute to their must first be committed to Judaism, before any assimilation in America. As an example, consider the following scenario; Yossi Kohen, an Israeli computer programmer living form of education will be worthwhile. In a secular in Jerusalem, washes his car on Shabbat morning, will then go to a soccer match, and then drive to world, without clear Jewish knowledge, the art of Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv with his friends to feast on pepperoni pizzas. Yossi Kohen will survive as a reinterpreting the past will not be creatively Jewish. We can and must teach each other," Potok Jew and faces little danger of intermarriage. Joey Cohen, an American computer programmer living in Miami, washes his car on Shabbat morning, said. Potok's books do not directly address the future following which he will go to the Hurricanes game Saturday afternoon, and will then eat a cheeseburger of the Jewish people, but the author shares a very in Burger King. Joey Cohen's chances of marrying a non-Jewish woman are 54 percent. Regrettably, many Jewish educators rely solely on Zionism to preserve one's Jewish identity. They do real fear that there could be at least two million not recognize this simple truism: A secular Jew in Israel will remain a Jew because he is surrounded by a American Jews dropping out of Judaism in the next few years. In his view, popular culture literature, Jewish environment where Hebrew is spoken and where Jewish holidays are national holidays. film, television and theatre should be put to use. By Mayor Abramowitz
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By Michel Di Paz PARIS (JTA) — Jewish communal leaders and members of the European Parliament gathered last week at the site of the Auschwitz concentration camp to commemorate the 49th anniversary of the camp's liberation in 1945. The ceremony also became an occasion to condemn the rising wave of ultranationalism, antiSemitism and xenophobia in Europe. Among the 300 Jewish leaders and parliamentarians attending the Jan. 27 commemoration were Jean Kahn, president of the European Jewish Congress; Israel Singer, secretary-general of the World Jewish Congress; Shevach Weiss, the speaker of Israel's Knesset; and Simone Veil, a senior member of the French Cabinet. Both Weiss and Veil are survivors of the concentration camps. A representative of the Gypsy survivors of the Holocaust was also in attendance. During the ceremonies, he expressed his gratitude to the EJC for having remembered his people at the event. The EJC, which is the coordinating body for 28 Jewish communities in Europe, co-sponsored the event with the European Center for Research and Action on Racism and Anti-Semitism. In addition to commemorating the liberation of Auschwitz, the ceremonies focused on building awareness of the gradual development of antidemocratic trends in Europe. As Serge Cwajgenbaum, the secretary general of the EJC described it, the event was meant to be "a seminar in political pedagogy." This aim was as least partly reached when those present at the commemoration signed a joint declaration against racism and xenophobia, vowing to fight all type of racist violence. The text also condemned '.'extremist movements" in Europe and called for a full application of all existing laws to combat racism and xenophobia. Among those signing the declaration were Egon Klepsch, president of the European Parliament, and the heads of the Belgian, French, German, Italian, Polish and Israeli parliaments. Remarks made at the Auschwitz site included expressions of horror at the continuing bloodletting and "ethnic cleansing" taking place in the former Yugoslavia. A Dutch parliamentarian, Wim Deetman, told reporters, "Xenophobia is spreading its ugly arms around Europe iagain. We must attack xenophobia at its roots." Weiss lashed out at Russian ultranationalist leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky and expressed the hope that he would not be permitted to visit the site of the former concentration camp. After visiting Auschwitz, the participants at the commemoration ceremonies went next to the site of the former Birkenau concentration camp, where France's chief rabbi, Rene Sirat, saMKaddish. During the visit to Birkenau, Veil, a former inmate there, entered one of the barracks. When •he reached one particular place, she said, "This was my comer," and cried. (Contributing to this report was JTA correspondent Joseph Kopel in Brusaels.) j Mlmninm»»«nitlnnfr
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Omaha to host Dr. Yair Hirschfeld for Kallah weekend By Seth Bornstein, Kallah chairman Last month, Elie Wiesel reminded the Omaha tanced themselves from Dr, Hirschfeld's activities. Jewish community that «»e truly live in "Biblical In fact, Hirschfeld let Abu Alaa know early on that times", as evidenced by modem miracles. One of if their meetings should continue in Norway and these miracles was the 1993 Israeli-Palestinian become public knowledge, the government would Peace Agreements. deny any connection with him. On February 18-20, Kallah Weekend, our comOn Jan. 21,1993, the first brainstorming session munity will be fortunate to hear Dr. Yair in Norway took place. The staff of a country villa Hirschfeld, who has been called the secret architect sixty miles outside Oslo were told they were to host of the 1993 Israeli-PLO negotiations. a "couple of professors who were writing a book Dr. Hirschfeld, a senior lecturer at Haifa together." University, will give three talks at Omaha synaIn top secret meetings over the next few months, gogues during Kallah Weekend. He will detail a Dr. Hirschfeld, his assistant Ron Pundik, and three process that began over a decade ago through his representatives of the PLO led by Abu Alaa, agreed informal conversations with Palestinians in Israel. to the principle of "gradualism"... the staged withThrough a combination of skill, luck, and timing. drawal of Israeli forces and gradual autonomy for Dr. Hirschfeld and his associate, Ron Pundik, were Palestinians. This meant that during the first two able to accomplish what formal negotiation teams or three years of the process, Israeli withdrawal of Israelis and Palestinians in Washington and could be halted, or even reversed. Once this princi. Madrid could not. In the words of an Israeli gov- ple was accepted in the spring of 1993, the govern\ ernment official, "Bureaucracies are too clumsy. ment of Israel became formally involved in the They rarely lend themselves to starting something talks. On Aug. 20, 1993 the agreement was inibig. For this, you need a couple of nuts.' tialed by the Israelis and Palestinians. Amos Elon, the Israeli writer, recently profiled Three weeks later, the historic agreement was Dr. Hirschfeld in the Dec. 20 New Yorker magasigned on the lawn of the White House. Dr. zine. He writes that Dr. Hirschfeld likes to quote Hirschfeld was there to witness the ceremony, but the warning attributed to an early Zionist leader that "if you don't take care of politics you'll get into only with "amateur peacemaker" status. He was trouble, since politics will take care of you." Ever not part of the formal delegation. since he immigrated to Israel in 1967, Dr. In addition to being an "amateur peacemaker", Hirschfeld made efforts to meet Palestinians and Dr. Hirschfeld is the head of the research team of explore Israeli-Palestinian issues. the Economic Cooperation Foundation at Ben Over the years, he developed a number of con- Gurion University and the Truman Center for tacts including Hanan Ashrawi, the spokeswoman Peace at Hebrew University. He is a member of the for the Palestinian delegation in Washington. It Central Committee of the Israeli Labor Party and a was at her suggestion in 1992 that he make contact member of the Labor Party Committee for Security with Abu Alaa, an associate of Arafat, in London. and Foreign Policy. He is the father of four chilThrough the assistance of a Norwegian intermedi- dren, two of whom currently serve in the Israeli ary, Hirschfeld found himself having breakfast Army. with Abu Alaa at the Forte Crest St. James Hotel Kallah Weekend is sponsored by the Jewish in, as Elon has described, "circumstances reminis- Cultural Arts Committee in cooperation with cent of a B movie." Omaha area synagogues and is supported by the This first meal over tea and toast led to the invi- Morton A. Richards Endowment Fund and the tation of the Norwegians to host confidential meet- Philip and Ethel Klutznick Fund in Jewish ings in Norway between the two men. Civilization. While some members of the Israeli government For further information, please call Beth Seldin had knowledge of his meetings, they officially dis- Dotan at 334-8200.
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By Henry Stem Oldtimers next meeting will be held Feb. 8. At the Earlybirds, President Sam Kaplan quoted from an article in the New York Times by a deputy of Louis Farrakhan, Khalil Muhammed Ali, consisting of racial and anti-Semitic outbursts. Doc Margolin read an article by Norm Komey in the Nebraska Family Practice Magazine. Norm has received great'iMfiora from Rotary and is an Admiral in the Ottal Nebraska Navy, Sam introduced guests Pearl Giventer and Jean Marshall. Motzi by Dave Wine, Benschen by Bemie Weiss. Les Waxman gave and financial report. Kate Ferer reported that Max Novak, Ed Kahn, Norm Rice, Jack Marer and Martin Caine are hospitalised.
Jeremy Nichols and Jake Pilley from Boy Scout Troop 218 have been invited to participate in the Scout Duty to G-d celebration on Feb. 6. The event, sponsored by the Religious Relations Committee, will be held at St. Mary Margaret Church, 62nd and Dodge St, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Jeremy, an Eagle Scout, will deliver the opening invocation, Jake, a Life Scout, will be a member of the color guard. Scouts who have earned their religious emblem and scouts who have been recognized with their adult religious awards, will be honored. Those who will be honored include Adam Nichols, Aaron Pilley, Dusty Nichols, Ben Gonsher and Jeremy Nichols.
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