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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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By Barbara Chandler Federation public relations director Super Sunday is here! On Feb. 6, volunteers will be calling members of the Super Sunday division and asking for their support for the 199' UJA/Federation Campaign. M'Lee and Lam Hasslinger, Super Sunday chairmen, noted thi c about one-third of the Super Sunday donors mB( : their pledges by mail in order to attend the comm nity event and hear Elie Wiesel speak. More than 60 people have volunteered to make calls on Super Sunday to those who have not yet made their pledges. "Making calls on Super Sunday is so important for our community," noted Mrs. Hasslinger. 'But thanks to our sponsors who donate products and^ services for Super Sunday, it's also a lot of fun. ^^| 'We want to thank Richman Gordman for the^ use of their corporate offices, Sheri Ideiman of Idelraan Telemarketing for training our callers, Bagel Bin, Baker's Supermarket, City Sprinkler Company, Demma Fruit Company, Larry Herman, Julio's, KB Foods, No Frills Supermarket. Nobbies, Norman SheUon, D.D.S., Omaha Compound , Zio's Pizza and Bags and Baggage. "Our volunteers are looking forward to talking with the donora and encouraging them to support the campaign," added Mr, Hasslinger. "We want to remind avtryone that their pledges support the seven agencies of the Federation — the Jewish Preu, Jewish library. Bureau of Jewish Education, Bureau for the Aging, Jewish Family Service, Jewish Community Center and the ADiyCommunily Relations Committee. In addition, we support youth aliyah, immigration and absorption, snd rural and ur)>an resettlement in Israel. — "Every penny counts and every person is importent " ht nxtt'ludMl