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Jack E. Cohen dies
Joint Federation/Synagogue Statement
EDITOR'S NOTE: Federation and synagogue leadership took steps Tuesday night at the Federation's Board of Directors meeting to work together to ensure a promising future for the Omaha Jewish community. Following is a formal declaration issued by the group and some excerpts from comments made at the meeting: FEDERATION/SYNAGOGUE DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES PROMOTING JEWISH IDENTITY A month ago, we joined together and we heard the report from Marty Shukert about the Omaha Jack E. Cohen, 89, a Jewish community leader Jewish community: what we do, what we think we and longtime Omaha businessman, died April 23 at do well and where we feel we can improve. It was St. Joseph hospital. A family spokesman said he an educational meeting giving us much to think had battled cancer for a long time. about as we plan for the year and years to come. It's important for us to give thought to the goals Services took place Monday at Beth Israel Synagogue with Rabbi Joseph Friedman and we wish to accomplish. We are blessed with a Cantor Leo Fettman officiating. Burial was at strong community, a giving community. If there is Pleasant Hill Cemetery. a question we should ask ourselves, it is, "How do Preceded in death by his first wife, Sarah Cohen, we maintain and build on the strengths we have?" and a daughter, Leah Brookstein, Mr. Cohen is sur- We need to consider how we use our wherewithal to vived by wife, Jane; son, Michael of Omaha; assure there is a positive, strong Jewish future in daughter, Toba Cohen of Washington, D.C.; sisters, Omaha. Esther Label of Irving, Texas, and Jackie As the workings of the Federation continue, let's ZalmanofF of Sherman, Texas, three grandchildren reflect on where we direct the capital which will build our community's future. and four great-grandchildren. Let us be sure that investment is made in proMr. Cohen, a life member of the board of directors of the Bureau of the Aging, had served as pres- grams and services which will promote Jewish ident of the Bureau as well as vice president and a identityand activity. Ours is the opportunity to director of the Jewish Press. He also was a past avert a drought in Jewish life by dire<iing funds president of Beth Israel Synagogue and founder of into life-giving services and programs through the federated community and the synagogues working Mayfair Textiles in Omaha. together. (Editorial on page 4)
Physician to share research
As the process for allocations continues, we urge that this be our overall goal. Signed by: Jerry Slusky, president, Jewish Federation of Omaha, Howard Bloom, executive director; Sandy Friedman, president, Beth El Synagogue, Rabbi Paul Drazen; Leon Shrago, president, Beth israel Synagogue, Rabbi Joseph Friedman; Robert Freeman, president, Temple Israel, Rabbi Aryeh Azriel.
Excerpts "...For that dream to come to fruition, we must unite today, as our ancestors did ...as one person with one heart, as one community with one ultimate goal."... Rabbi Joseph Friedman, Beth Israel. "...Instead of going back into history for fading memories, we need to get busy and create memories in this community." ...Rabbi Aryeh Azriel, Temple Israel. "As our model, we can look to Moses who said.'We will all go together, working and planning together."'... Rabbi Paul Drazen, Beth El. "...Federation agencies can be likened tobranches of' a tree needing a constant source of nourishment from the Jewish community."... Leon Shrago, president, Beth Israel. "Temple Israel is committed to preserving Jewish identity and promoting positive activities in Omaha." ... Jim Farber, past president. Temple Israel. "I have witnessed a lot of wonderful things this «emm«tRity has done... 1 am elated with the results advanced so far." ... Sandy Friedman, president, Beth El. Federation president Jerry Slusky and director Howard Bloom also spoke.
Sliukert premiere set for Beth El concert
Into Nazi medical practices By Diane Axler Baum By Barbara Chandler Beth El publicity Federation public relations director The Maimonides Society of the Jewish The first publicly presented composition by Federation of Omaha will sponsor a dinner featuring guest speaker, Michael Thaler, M.D., on Marty Shukert, Beth El's Choir Director, will have Thursday, May 5. The dinner and program are its world premiere at the Annual Cantor's Concert open to the community. Cost is $25 per person for at the synagogue on Sunday, May 1 at 7 p.m. The Maimonides members and $30 per person for non composition, a musical expression of a verse from members. The event will be held at the Omaha the Book of Daniel, will be performed by the Beth Marriott in the Nebraska Room with cocktails at El Choir in English and Hebrew. Shukert, who has directed the Beth El Choir for 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by Dr. Thaler's address, "Doctors and Dragons: How eight years, currently heads his own city planning firm. From 1983 to 1988, he was Director of German Medicine became Nazi Medicine." Dr. Thaler is professor of pediatrics. Division of Omaha's Department of City Planning. Also featured at the concert will be selections by Gastroenterology and Nutrition at the University of Marty Shukert (left) and Cantor Emll Berkovits California, San Francisco. He is also associate Debbie Friedman, the celebrated Jewish songwriter director of the NIH Liver Center and director of the from Texas, and recently-completed liturgical comNIH Research Training Program in Pediatric positions by Beth El's Cantor Emil Berkovita. The advance for $10 each and at the door for $12.50. Calls for more information should be directed to Cantor wrote one of his compositions in honor of Gastroenterology and Nutrition at UCSF. A Holocaust survivor, Dr. Thaler lived in a ghet- the November, 1993, Bat Mitzvah of Gila Drazen, the Beth El ofTice at 492-8550. to in Eastern Poland, hid in the forest and then daughter of Beth El's Rabbi Paul Drazen and curFriedman optimistic about peace spent three years in a DP camp. He has done his- rently the only teenage member of the Beth El By Gary Javitch torical research into the medical practices in Nazi Choir. Thomas Friedman, the two-time Pulitzer Prize According to Cantor Berkovits, a segment of the Gtrmany, and he serves as president of the concert will be dedicated to traditional Jewish wed- winning reporter for the New York Times, said Holocaust Center of Northern California. Dr. Thaler's biomedical research interests focus ding music "as it used to be." This part of the con- Monday that he was optimistic about the chances of on genetic disorders, developmental hepatology and cert "will capture sounds that open the wedding success for the Israel-PLO peace agreement. vertical transmission of viruses. His publications procession and songs that welcome the bride and Without referring to notes during his UNLCooper Foundation sponsored lecture, Mr. Friedman set include more than 160 scientific articles and chap- groom to the wedding canopy," he said. This is the 58th Annual Cantor's Concert at the stage for the historic "handshake." ters. He described the forces that were virtually The Maimonides Society is an affiliation of Beth El, and we hope that our variety of English, Jewish physicians and dentists seeking to strength- Yiddish and Hebrew music will delight our audi- "pulling Arafat under' and why Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin threw him a "lifeline." en the bond between themselves, the Jewish com- ence," said Cantor Berkovits. Capturing the interest of a crowd of almost 500 He expressed gratitude for the ongoing commumunity and Israel through educational, social and nity support of this event, which benefits the Beth at the Lied Center in Lincoln, the former Middle philanthropic activities. East reporter cited three reasons the agreement Members of the stesrlng committee are Dr. El Scholarship Fund. "As in the past, the money we raise will help would hold. Ronald Cooper, Dr. Harris Prankel, Dr. Michael First, the agreement last Sept. 13 transformed lievine. Dr. JosI Sehlessingtr, Dr. Gerald Simons, Beth El sponsor local United Synagogue Youth programs and provide our young people with oppor- the issue of Palestinian versus Israeli rights to a Dr. Larry Siref and Dr. Bugsna Zweiback. For more information about the Maimonides tunities to attend Jewish summer camp and visit question about mutual interests. The latter issue wnii i)iiiri> i>ii<ily open to compromise. So.-i ' • ••- ' -'•'• '--"--' 1 for the dinnrr, cnll Israel," he said. (Continued on page 2) Tickets to the Cantor's Concert are avsilable in _j>.. i,«xt^210,
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B'nai Mitzvah
Friedman optimistic
Jeffrey Darren Nathan, son of Ira and Carol Nathan, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah Saturday, May 7, at Beth El Synagogue. A seventh-grade student at Peter Kiewit Middle School, he enjoys bowling, baseball, basketball, golf and collecting baseball cards. , „ „ ^, He is a member of the J««*«y N«*»«» KWAA select baseball team, and was awarded Maplewood Lanes Jr. bowler of the year. Jeffrey has two brothers, Andy and B.J. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ben Blatt and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nathan of Omaha. Zach Jacobson,son of Sheila and Mark Jacobson, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah Saturday, May 7, at Temple Israel. A seventh-grade student at Beveridge Junior High School, he enjoys playing baseball, basketball and football,' and spending time with his „ , , > friends. Zach Jacobson Zach has a brother, Nick, 10. Grandparents are Wanda and Don Loseke of St. Edward, Neb., and Eileen and Leonard Jacobson and the late Esther Jacobson.
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(Continued from page 1) A second reason the accord would work was that Yasser Arafat finally acknowledged the fundamental regional balance of power was not in his favor. Consequently, Arafat came to realize he had to work for a peace arrangement that was realistic rather than ideal. Finally, Mr. Friedman stated that the vast m^ority of both the Israelis and Palestinians wanted the deal to happen. "There were only two choic-1 es: continued communal strife such as occurred in Hebron or-the peace process. There were no other alternatives — there was nothing in between." Following his well-received speech, Mr. Friedman answered questions from the audience. Earlier, at the noon luncheon for a smaller group, Mr. Friedman, now the chief economic correspondent for the New York Times, outlined his rapid rise in the news world with some biographical sketches. He was the author of the best-selling 1989 National Book Award winner "From Beirut to Jerusalem." Answering questions from many Omahans, the former Minnesotan said he was a "dove on Serbia." Having witnessed the fiasco with the U.S. Marines in Beirut, he warned against a policy that allows "only <a little pinky" to be extended. Americans are not yet ready to make a commitment that will be paid for in lives. While expressing no great love for George Bush or Jim Baker, he emphatically denied Baker was an anti-Semite. "Baker has appointed more Jews (to the State Department) than any other Secretary of State." The Harris Center for Judaic Studies at. UNL sponsored the pre-lecture kosher luncheon.
A review by Morris Maline Karen Webber-Gilat, Cantor Evan Kent, and accompanist Jonathan Swoboda delivered a Broadway-quality musical performance at Temple Israel Saturday evening. Nearly 300 music lovers packed the sanctuary to hear and dpplaud the cantors as they sang songs from Gershwin, Sondheim, Lerner and Lowe, Berlin, and others in almost two hours of entertainment. The advance publicity highlighted the concert as an opportunity to hear Cantor Webber-Gilat in a final, non-liturgical setting before leaving Omaha next month. She and Cantor Kent gave the audience an evening and a performance to be remembered. 'Of Thee I Sing' was a smash and the dessert buffet also was of sparkling quality.
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^ MORRIS I. riERVIN
Morris I. Bervin, 89, of Fairbury, died April 24 in Lincoln. Graveside services took place yesterday at Beth El Cemetery with RaUai Paul Drazen officiating. .„ Preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth, and son, Edward, he is survived by a sister, Dorothy Swolsky of Fairbury, and two grandchildren, A retired merchant, he had operated an auto parts store in Fairbury. An army veteran of World War II, he was active in the Masonic Lodge.
Russia expresses interest By Dvorah Getzler JERUSALEM (JTA) — Showing a renewed interest in the Middle East peace process, Russia has expressed a desire to work out military and security cooperation with Israel, according to Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, who is on a visit to Russia. The idea surfaced during a lengthy meeting between Rabin and Russian Premier Viktor Chernomyrdin. "I raised a number of issues in the hope that Russia, which is now resuming an active role as a co-sponsor of the peace negotiations, may be able to use its connections with Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Iran to advance the cause of peace in our region," Rabin said afler the meeting. Rabin's four-day trip to Russia is the first ever by an Israeli prime minister. Commentators noted that Rabin's mention of Iran was a broad hint at the role Russia might play in securing the return of Israel's missing servicemen, who were captured in Lebanon in the 1980s and believe held by pro-Iranian groups. The Russian proposal, of which no details are known as yet, was not a total surprise in Jerusalem. Observers believe it may well be connected with another development — the announcement that Russia may resume arms supplies to Syria. The former Soviet Union was the chief arms supplier to Syria until the breakup of tfie Soviet empire in 1991. The Russians have been quick to reassure Israel that all that is intended 15 the supply of spare parts for weapons already in Syria's possession. Israel's former ambassador to Moscow, Arye Levip, told Israel Radio that the Russian offer of cooperation with Israel may be connected with Russian fears of Muslim fundamentalism that threaten to engulf southern parts of the former Soviet empire.
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Happy birthday, Jack Levey Goorffia Ann Steinberg, pant president, Hatikvah, and Samuel Kaplan, co-president, Hatikvah, present a mrpriHe 84th birthday cake to Jack Levey at the annual MothcrFathor-Family-In-Iaracl Banquet BponRorcd by AMIT at Both Israel Synagogue Sunday evening. Stiaron Gcrtz, regional board member, told the 76 in attendance that AMIT currently helps some 24,000 Israeli children who have immigrated from various part« of the world. She said AMIT nurtures the soul as well as the body by instilling a love of 'Horah Judaism as the youngsters integrate into Israeli society. Other participants included: Beverly Franklin, Sylvia Ross, Melissa Friedman, Julee Katzman, Susie Bhyken, Cantor Leo Fettman, Sol Mann, and Rabbi Joseph FfiBdman. . , j>Fi•i.r«^. - „. . -,,• , ai
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TEMPLE ISRAEL 7023 Cass Street Omaha, NE 68132 556-6536 FRIDAY: Shabbat evening service is at 8:15 p.m. Rabbi Azriel and Cantor Webber-Gilat wifl officiate. Rabbi Stephen H. Pinsky, regional director, Midwest Council, UAHC, will speak on "It's Me." The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by Susie and Paul Landow, Bea and He.iry Appel and Evelyn Katz in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Charley Landow, and by the Temple Sisterhood. SATURDAY: Shabbat morning service is at 11:15 a.m. Simcha B'Shabbat — An alternative Torah study service will be in the Chapel. The regular Shabbat service will be held in the sanctuary. B'nai Mitzvah Charley Landow, son of Susie and Paul Landow, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah at the Shabbat morning service Saturday. Zachary Alan Jacobson, son of Sheila and Mark Jacobson, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah at the Shabbat morning service Saturday, May 7. Sitter Service Sitter service is available each Shabbat evening service and the Saturday morning Shabbat service when there is a Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Please make a reservation so we may plan accordingly. There are no facilities for infants.
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A tribute to Jack E. Cohen By Morris Maline We journalists spend a good deal of time trying to understand the world in which we live. There is so much madness -- wars, terrorism, crime, injustice, so much to repair that a newspaperman easily can surrender and say, "It's hopeless- nothing can be done." Then, a Jack E. Gohen comes along. His good morning to you is like a bird chirping at springtime, his handshake is a firm grasp from a friend, and his conversation invariably turns to offering help in one way or another. Here is a man who has touched the lives of thousands in Omaha with his good deeds and his abundance of kindnesses. As editor of the Jewish Press these past 17 years, I have been fortunate to 'experience' Jack on many occasions. I say experience because having a meeting with him is like seeing the formation of a diamond from rough mineral to a brilliant stone. He would start out slowly, examining the pros and cons of a situation, and then, almost apologetically, offer his counsel. My feeling is that one of his friends caught the nature of the man when he received the 1989 Humanitarian Award from Amit Women. She told me that "Jack is always giving of himself, always on the quest, in the tradition of Miamonides.:" Jack almost reached his 90th birthday. He was active in the Jewish community and in his business throughout his lifetime - and what a legacy he has eft! For me, he was the light at the end of the tunnel. Out of what I can only describe as an avalanche Bf misery in the world has come a man who shall be remembered not for his wealth, not for his buildings, not for material things at all. He shall be remembered for his dedication, his ove, and for always being a first class gentleman.
By Rabbi Myer S. Kripke Parashat Emor Profaning and Sanctifying The reader of Leviticus, with its emphasis on ritual, is brought up short by our last Sidrah, K'doshim, which demands facing life with a sense ofholiness. So too, the reader of our present Sidrah, Emor, is brought up short by the interruption of ritual matters with the highly significant demand: "You shall not profane My holy name, that I may be sanctified in the midst of the Israelite people - I the Lord who sanctify you, I who brought you out of the land of Egypt to be your God, I the Lord." I say the demand is significant because it touches deeply on our mood as we face contemporary society. We are often in deep gloom about the way the world works now. We despair of ridding our own society of crime. We are shocked at the cheapness of life in countries round the world and even in our own country. When we are overcome with thoughts of this kind, we have fallen prey to a numbing despair. We begin to say that justice cannot be achieved, that only fools try to live by ideals, that the only sensible way of life is to g^rab what we can. What's in it for me? Judaism still demands of us that we put those ideas aside, bury them. They are ideas that profane the name of God in the world. If the idea of God means anything at all, it means that mankind must work to perfect the world, for God is in it. In preparation for a panel where I was to explain a Jewish idea of the Messiah, I stressed the point that the preponderant view in Judaism has always been, and especially is so now, that the onus for
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How many reasons do you need? Get Mom a Motorola®' personal phone—on sale! Cellular phones help busy people take care of. business. And they're the perfect gift for that busy person who manages your "family business." Right now, you can treat Mom to the (VIotorola DPC 550 at a great H/lother's Day Sale pnce. The DPC 550 weighs a mere 9.9 ounces, yet gives Mom up to 100 minutes of continuous talk time or 20 hours of continuous standby with the Talk PAK Battery. Quick, convenient features include signal strength meter, batteri, meter. 32-number memory with last number recall, automatic redial and one touch emergency dialing. No matter where Mom's busy schedule takes her, the Motorola DPC 550 will help her gel more dont And for Mothers Day, we've made ali that convenience more affordable than ever! Ivljtoroia DPC 550 Flip Phone
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The Best "NewYorkStyle Pizza at Zio's
FLOWERS MO PLANTS ALL OCCASIONS
MOTHERS ARE SPECIAL AND SO ARE WE
17924 Dodge Street 391-1881 13463 W. Center 330-1444 7777 Cass 397-7770
We have tjeautiful flowers and plants for all occasions.
6110 MAPLE STREET [402] 558-9800
Who Says a BMW has to be Expensive? Lease a BMW for 36 months! •94 318 is, loaded
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Chinese Restaurant CARRY OUT AVAILABLE
498-8833 Beer and Wine Available 2068 N. 117th Ave. North Park (117th & Blondo) M - Th: 11-9:30 • Fri. & Sat. 11-10:30 • Sun. 12-9:30
Ua»r>d on $6,000 duwn. option to purcliaM i32,e'^0.&0. Ul month* payment KndiS&O MKurity dep., diM at inception. Ibtal PvynunU $20,484.
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Spccinliziu^ hi Szcclniiin ami Cautonese Ciiisiiw Individual meals starting at $3.75 includes 2 pie<:« ofcrabrangoon & fried rice.
CASUAL DINING WITH A EUROPEAN FLAIR
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Daily Specials Available
Open 11-3 p.m. Reservations Recommended 1/2 BLOCK NORTH Of OOOGE ON )32HD ST , IN THE WfSTBIDGE PLAZA
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Happy Mother's Day - May 8
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Presents our 1994 Spring Collection All Natural Cottons
Rayons Silks
Save 10% May] thru May 15,1994
Fontaina^MernganHoppy Mother's Day ACCESSORIES 257o off Friday & Saturday 7637 PaciHc street • Omaha, NE 68144 • (402)392-1292 _
Sunday, May 8
QniDGESTOnE BICYCLE "SLOivoyr'
Surprise her with beautiful flowers from Baker's. Nine Convenient Locations • 84th Frederick •132nd Center •84th Giles | • 90th Fort I • 111th Q • 136th Q •50th Ames •24th Vinton •SOthO For all your delivery needs Call:
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CATCH THE RED HOT FAMILY FUN! LET THE OMAHA ROYALS TREAT MOM TO A BASEBALL GAME ON MOTHER'S PAY!
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Omaha Royals vs. Oklahoma City 89ers erfng in this ad to Iho Rosenblatt Stadium Ticket windows on Mother's Day for ona (1) FREE view box Of resorvad ticket This coupon will also altow you to purchase up to four (4) additional view box or reserved tickets tor $a.50 each on May Bth. This coupon is not redeemable for cash and is not valid with any other offer. 'If game is postponed due to weather, coupon will be honored for ttw Monday, May 9th gome with the Iowa Cubs at 7:05 p.m.
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Remember raOMon MOTHER'S DAY WITH BEAUTIFUL CUT FLOWERS, BLOOMING PLANTS, and a large selection of GIFTS from HY-VEE Floral Shoppe. Stop in or call, city wide delivery. EMPLOYEE OWNED
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StepaneK^ Cleaners Launderers Omaha's Quality Cleaner
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1680 at Pacific Street
397-8000
r-WEST OMAHA AUTO BODY-n DICK'S FRAME SHOP • QUAUTY FRAME REPAIR COMPLETE COLUSION REPAIR
ir of Events SUNDAY, MAY 15 JCC will close at 5 p.m., for Shavoul
• lnsurar>ce Oalms • Domestic & Foreign • Custom Painting • Free Esttmates • Personalized Service
MONDAY, MAY 16 JCC Closed for Shavoul
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TUESDAY, MAY 17 JCC Closed for Sfiavout
Wonderful Books Make Wonderful Gifts
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 Breadbreakers, Noon, Regency West Best Western ADL/CRC Executive Board, 7 p.m. THURSDAY, MAY 19 Walk-in Drop-in, 10 a.m. Library Book Discussion Group, • 1:00 p.m. JCAC Full Council meeting, 7:30 p.m.
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13455 West Center Road Omaha. Nebraska 68144 800-279-4444 402-334-1370
TUESDAY MAY 31 Old Timers, 11:30 a.m. BJE Board, 7:30 p.m.
Judi Benetz Greg Schmidt Owners
FRIDAY, MAY 20 CDC Preschool graduation, 11 a.m. SUNDAY, MAY 22 Rose Blumkin Jewish Home Open House, 2 p.m.
An elegant year-round dining adventure 30 miles round trip Departures every Friday, Saturday, Sunday
dude all community events.
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1835N. Somers Fremont, Nebr. 68025
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Sculptured Nails
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• Party DKonlIng Professionals • Balloon Botjquels • Invitations ini) Announcements for All Occasions
551-5111
^'y Hang-Up Custom Framing -Art Galleries
849S Fredericl( St » Omaha. NE 68124
When you remember the woman who raised you this Mother's day, remember that Mail Boxes Etc.® can pack just about anything and ship it just about anywhere. Now go dean your room. UPS AuViorlzed Shipping Outlet
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90TH»FOHT'571-<«00 63RD t GILES • S83-7636 13768 HILLARD>8»S-S844 132NO t MAPLE • 493^)606 11STH a MIRACLE HILLS DR.
JACUAT" 3800.00 cap (adudion, lues not included. 15,000 miles per yeai «llowab(«. lo(aJ payments 13,176.00, no acqutslton tees, no security deposits ot disposal lees.
492-2600 HARVEL OR. t LINCOLN RO. BELLEVUE
292-9293 Ollei rede«mab4« only a1 p«nicipaling Mall BoxM Etc.* Cvniafs. Resi'tctions a{]pty. E•c^ MBE center a «n independflnlly (Mvn«d & opwaled Irsnchisa. OIDM Mail BoKss Etc.
CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH JAGUAR RANGE ROVER, INC. 120th & West Dodge Rd. 493-7800
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MOTHER'S JOY By P. Buckley Moss
People wno know rine jewelry come rrom 50 states ana 6 continents to snop at Borsneim's.
Fortunately, you nave a mucn snorter journey.
BORSHEIM'S America'! LfliigBBt Jewelry Store. Find out why Wrddlltf i Gi/t Ktlulrf Coqmlt Gl/I Duiiiion IWR>pnryPu4[»iy.Omaha l«niMI«400 iMOlMl^irr tUtttlnn IM TM.Wad.trH IM lUl !»•»
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HEALTH BY DESIGN THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
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ANGIESHELTON Licensed Massage Therapist
11917 PIERCE COURT OMAHA
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(402)554-7100 (402)330-1144
WHY NOT DO IT THE EASY WAY?
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Health Services
12741 Q Street (402) 895-7133
Omaha, NE 68137 1-800-S37-1667
Professional Services • • • • • •
Home Infusion Therapy Home Nursing Aids Client Education Mastectomy Fitter Skilled Nursing.Services Home Respiratory Therapy
Home Medical Equipment • Walkers/Wheelchairs • Breast Pumps • Hospital Beds • Lift Chairs • Bathroom Aids • Ostomy Supplies * Diabetic Supplies • Wouno Care Products Call H95-03U7 for a Free catalog!
YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'LL FIND AT THE ADAM WHITNEY GALLERY Countryside Village
UNWANTED HAIR GONE FOREVER!
SA vi:SPEaAL $100
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Timely Gifts for Mother's Day
TIMECENTER SALtS
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Watch & Clock Repair
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BERGMAN'S PAINTING & DECORATING
SEBVlCi •CompleteWatch Repair • Batteries. Band. Crystal •Ctiimes and Strike Clocks • Cuckoo Clocks • Grandfather Clocks/Home Service
Westwood Plaza
Interior/exterior painting, woodwork retlnJshlng. enameNng, wallpaper Tomoval, drywal repatr. Free estlmales, Insurance, 20 years experience, references.
345-5490
330-6677
HY-VEE FOOD STORE • K-MART OFFICE DEPOT • OSCO DRUG STORE SUPER SAVER CINEMAS 8 • T. J. MAXX SPECIALTY
VALUE...PLUS A WHOLE LOT MORE 120th to 125th & West Center Road Omaha, Nebraska 68144
Over 70 shops and services specializing in Value, Convenience and Service! Managed by
Se/dm Company Monrclor PnlMilonil Cantw («2I 3U-;]73 13067 VtfMt C*n1« Rd .Omcta. NE 6»l««-}7«0
Fred Astaire Dance Studio Future Kids of Omaha Gamer's Kate's Gifts & More Log Cabin Quilt Shop Only Deals Oriental Imports, Rugs & Gifts Payless Kids Payless Shoe Source
Peemer's Compact Discs Pier I Imports Play It Again Sports Relax the Back Store Rockbrook Floors & Walls Soccer Action Softub Spas Suzan's Hallmark
The Tall Connection The Great Frame Up The Troll House Time Center Tuesday Morning Waldenbooks Whiz Kids Ye Old Craft Shop
Fancy Fingers Salon Great Clips Kids, Inc. Mail Boxes, Etc. Norwest Financial Services Nutrend Dry Cleaners
OPPD Pearle Vision Center Rick's Texaco Plus Westwood Hair Design Yoo's Tailor & Drycleaning
LaFonda de Acebo McDonalds Razzy's Deli Schlotzsky's Sandwich Shop
Subway Restaurant TCBY Wok on the Run
SERVICES Caniglia's Shoe Repair Capitol School of Hairstyling Classique Images Salcn Commercial Federal Computer Systems, Inc. Design of the Times Salon Eldward D. Jones
FOOD/RESTAURANTS Arby's Claudia's Com Crazy Hooters
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Happy Mother's Day May 8 1 (800) 800-0530 (402) 334-5057
Dundee Dinner Theatre Omaha's Intimate Theatre Experience
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PnEludE To A Kiss An enchanting fable about Uic immortality of true love which prolrays the whirlwind courtship of a young couple whose lives change when their wedding is disrupted by an uninvited guc^t A new (wist on the eternal triangle, it will surprise and delight you more than any love story you've ever encountered
CAMELOT FLORIST
Beautiful ffiings for Beautttut People
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April 7th - May 7th
Grelchen Walterman Debra Stgrud
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QF7MME EXPERT PKTUkE FkAMING Cu^ ^<s>^ ^ete Remember Mother's Day with Our Delicious Cakes and Tortes Coufitryside Village
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In the News Julie Abrahamson, 16-year-old daughter of Mark and Linda Abrahamson, was recently inducted into the National Honor Society. She is a sophomore at Burke High School. Doug Duncan, publisher of the Papillion Times, has been awarded the highest honor. Master Editor-Publisher, from the Nebraska Press Association. The Papillion Times prints the Omaha Jewish Press. Howard Martin has recently been awarded a Fourth Degree Black Belt from the World Tae Kwon Do Association. The event took place at the National Championship Tournament in Madison, Wis. Mr. Martin, associated with Kim's Tae Kwon Do Schools and Fitness Center, teaches the adult karate class at the Jewish Community Center, Sharee Newman and Linda Shrier have been elected to the Executive Committee of the Friends of Planned Parenthood. Ms. Newman is president elect and Ms. Shrier is recording secretary. Baker's Supermarkets has been honored as the "Outstanding Business." They received this award for employing persons with disabilities. Also, Steve Seitz, store director at Fredrick Square, has been honored as the "Outstanding Business Person," for hiring persons with disabilities and promoting equality of all employees.
Letter to the Editor To the Editor Here we are, home fi-om our Pesach trip to Israel with Rabbi and Elyce Azriel. What can one say — only that what a terrific group we were! One would never be aware of existing problems. As a matter of fact, the streets are safer than in the , United States. The problems there are overblown in papers. So much building going on. Seeing the progress is unbelievable and the people all seem to be enjoying life. The security system is outstanding and none of us experienced fear at all. About 5,000 families came to celebrate Pesach — truly a sight to behold. Our Seder was absolutely wonderful. We all participated in reading from the Haggadah. It took us back in time with our own families. Thanks to the Azriels. Our tour guide was assisted by our own Jason Yale, Roz Friedman's grandson. No kidding, he was excellent, all business and very serious. My daughter, Joan, one of my three treasures, treated me like royalty — a big thanks. The Koved, the attention and love given to me personally, was beyondbelief Our deep appreciation and thanks to one and all for making this trip so memorable. Everyone who can afford this trip must go once in a lifetime. Shalom — G-d bless. Eileen Sax
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Organizations YES YES will meet on Monday at the JCC. YES board will meet at 9:45 a.m. Bingo, "YES Talk" and English class start at 10:30 a.m. YES choral group will rehearse at 11 a.m. Following lunch at noon, Kay Grabia will give a "drug and medicine update." For transportation, call 330-4272. OLDTIMERS Oldtimers ,will meet Tuesday at the JCC. Earlybird discussion group starts at 11 a.m. in room 10, Following lunch at noon, the "Funniest Home Video" will be shown. WALK-IN DROP-IN "Exercise with Belinda" will resume Thursday, May 5, 10:30 a.m. Bingo and English class also start at 10:30 a.m. A "hot dog picnic," the last brown bag'n with Bubbe and Zayde program of the season, starts at 12:15 p.m. Cost for the all-youcan-eat hot dog lunch is $1.50. Transportation is. available.
BREADBREAKERS Bill Randby, chief meteorologist at KETV Channel 7, will speak to B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers Wednesday at noon at Regency West Best Western, according to Scott Kotzen, May chairman. Cost is $7.50 and the public may attend.
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By Harry Paskowitzz The Oldtimer's next meeting will be May 3. At the brisket luncheon, Sam thanked Kay Ferer and others for setting the tables and serving. Sunshine chairman Norm reported that Edward Kahn, Norman Abrahamson and Stanley Rosenfeld were in sick bay. The YES choral group, directed by Leslie Gries Joseph M. and Judith E. Goodman of Portland, and accompanied by Anna Yuz-Mosenkis, enterOre., announce the April 9 birth of a son, Nathan tained. "Jerry and Janey Dann recently attended the Bris Matthew. They also have a son, Joshua Aaron, 3. The Oldtimers will be a part of the joint officer of their grandson, Jordan Casey Dann. He was born Grandparents are Alan and Gloria Goodman of installation luncheon with YES on Mother's Day, April 5 and is the son of Mark and Ginger Dann of Omaha and Rabbi (Col.) Sidney and Diane Hoffman May 8. Dallas, Texas. of Tampa, Fla.
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Bert's Eye View... By Bert Lewis I guess everybody knows what "the patch" is — you know, that special band-aid which is supposed to help a smoker stop snfioking. What I find interesting are all the other patches aviilable for people. If you happen to be prone to motion sickness, you probably already know there's something you stick behind the ear which is supposed to keep your equilibrium steady . .. also your stomach. Most ladies (depending on their age) no doubt know about the patch to keep a steady supply of important stufT absorbed Tnto fhe system. And the other day, while watching some woman on a "how to" show, I learned there was something called a chocolate patch. ThStf was, allegedly, for chocoholics out of control, but it turned out to be a joke. Not a very funny one, but a joke. The point is, there are so many patches now available for so many different things. I think the idea is great. . . if it's medicine, it's handy to have something stuck on your skin to automatically dispense exactly the right amount. You can't forget to take it. .. it's doing the job without reminders. I can't remember what I read about an insulin patch, whether there already is such a thing or if it doesn't exist yot, but I think it's a fantastic idea either way. I know those who have to stick themselves daily would agree with me. So, if all these good things are being done with a patch which only has to be stuck on the skin and then the body absorbs the stuff in it, what's to keep us from coming up with some fantastic other ideas? Just imagination, right? For example, is there a patch to keep the appetite subdued so a dieter wouldn't even think about food — or better yet, to keep a dieter from finding forbidden goodies tempting? Hey, if it works for cigarettes, why not brownies? Maybe for the person who always forgets to take his vitamins, the patch could release just the right number of milligrams of A or D or E or whatever. What a boon to the person with a bad memory. Do they have such a thing for folks v^th an alcohol problem? Now there's a good idea — fix it so the idea of a drink brings a yech instead of a yum. I'm serious ... it could work!
Nebraska Jewish Historical Society exhibit features marriage ceremonial items A msgor exhibit, featuring Ketubot, marriage ceremonial items, a "chupah," wedding invitations and engagement (Tnoim) contracts, will be presented by the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society in the Jewish Community Center gallery June 1 to July 8. The Society is seeking Ketubot and related wedding memorabilia which may be brought to the office at the ''J." All items will be returned to the donors at the close of the exhibit, according to the announcement. Shown above are David and Susie Duitch looking at their Ketubah on their wedding day, July 6,1982. For information, call 334-8200, ext. 277.
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fiPllirs message ^ for Middle East peace A review by Jo Carroll If the audience came to the Jewish Comniunity Center theater Sunday night to hear Bryna Weiss as Lily enact just another holocaust survivor's story, they were disappointed. During her hourlong monologue, she delivered a poignant message for peace in the Middle East, asking her fellow Zionists to meet their Arab brothers halfway. Lily didn't take the easy cheap path of broad gestures and an oy vey accent to convey to her audience she was Jewish. She accomplished it in the way she quietly tucked her skirt as she sat down and the gleam in her eye as she described her grandson. Bryna Weiss slipped in and out of her characters as easily as she sipped the tea that sat on the baby grand piano. From the twelve-year-old Polish girl to the Cossack sailor to the young mother giving birth in a Kibbutz, they all gained the audience's trust. The stage was elegantly graced on one side with . a baby grand piano covered with just enough of the right touches of family photographs, a tea set and a scarf to make it believable. Balanced with a folding screen and an empty chair, the stage looked very professional. The simple lighting techniques helped change the moods from somber to cheerful. The fourth wall of Lily's apartment just disappeared as the audience watched her reveal her life story to a news reporter. She escaped from Poland,, left the United States for a rigorous life in Palestine and finally found herself enduring the SCUD missiles of the Gulf War. She survived because each time a stranger reached out to rescue her. When the Gulf War arrived, it was her turn to reach out to rescue someone and she did. An Arab. Playwright Hindi Brooks uses family relationships audiences can easily relate to for her character Lily to interpret. A romantic love, a lost child, the fear of the unknown, propel this theatrical presentation into the real world. Yiddish songs and an American twostep help it along the way.
Henry Monsky Lodge holds 40th annual charity banquet An estimated 1^00 attended B'nai B'rith's 40th annual charity banquet at Ak-Sar-Ben coliseum, April 20. Bobbv Bowden, head football coach, Florida State University was the guest speaker. In photos, upper left, Governor Ben Nelson holds up a copy of the Bellevue Leader, the area newspaper which declared the Nebraska Comhuskers national champions despite the official record. At right, Barry Biff, chairman, introduces Bobby Bowden at a press conference preceding the event. In bottom photos, Howard Kutler, president Henry Monsky Lodge, presents the Bert Render award to Ben Fogarty and the Earl Siegcl award to Sarah Fredstrom. Both students had been recognized as athletes of the year. Others participating in the program were Dave Blackwell, toastmaster; Pat Behms, head football coach, UNO; Bill Byrne, athletic director, UNL, and Bob Warming, head soccer coach, Creighton University.
Priorities changing By Morris Maline ' Tn,. The Omaha Jewish community's spending priorities are shifting from an international focus to domestic needs, a recent survey has pointed out. The survey points to less emphasis on aid to Israel and more importance on local human resources," said Martin Shukert. Mr. Shukert released details of the Planning and Evaluation Committee survey to 25 attending an explanation session at the Jewish Community Center Monday night According to Mr. Shukert, the survey indicates that more of the community's attention should be directed to the young and the old, formal Jewish education, and people in need. The Community Priority Survey was designed to use the opinions of board members of organizations and agencies to help set relative priorities. As an example, Mr. Shukert said one application of the survey might be to provide greater opportunities for Jewish education and youth involvement in Jewish arts programs.
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By Diane Axler Baum Jacob Katzman, a fifth-grade student at Friedel Jewish Academy, has been selected as a flnalist in the National Civic Oration Contest sponsored by the Modem Woodmen of America. Jacob reached Finalist status by taking First Place at the State-Regional Level earlier this month. Another Friedel student, sixth grader Marina Tsed, was a State-Regional Medallion Award winner. Previously, both students excelled at the District Level, where Marina took first place and Jacob, ranked second. Both came away with trophies and U.S. Savings Bonds for their first-place standing, and the Academy received two trophies to recognize its students' accomplishments. Jacob now looks forward to the National Level Competition IV. Within the next couple of weeks he will go to the Omaha Public Schools' recording studio for a taping of his oration. The video will be sent to the home office of Modern Woodmen of America in Illinois, where judging on the national level will take place during thei week of July 5. Jacob is the son of Richard and Julee Katzman. Marina is the daughter of Galina Tsed. Denise Bennett, the winning students' teacher who serves as a coach for this annual competition, said Jacob and Marina worked diligently in composing their speeches and perfecting their oratorical skills. The three of them spent countless afterschool hours on the project. "I consider this contest extremely valuable because it provides students with the familiarity and comfort they need to speak effectively in front of groups, and 1 am incredibly proud of Jacob and Marina," she said. The theme for this year's contest, "People Who Have Overcome," inspired Marina's speech on Albert Einstein, whose early learning disabilities in language did not deter him from achieving major accomplishments in the field of science. Jacob, for his speech, focused on Jim Abbott, the nationally recognized Yankee's pitcher who became a major league baseball star in spite of being born
Marina Tsed and Jacob Katzman, students at Friedel Jewish Academy, with the trophies they earned in the Oration contest. with only one arm. Jacob, speaking on Jim Abbott's childhood dream of playing baseball and on his hard work and determination, declared in his closing remarks, "A winner never quits." The Civic Oration Contest carries a First Prize award of $1,000, Second Prize of $750, and Third Prize of $500.
Israeli loans remain frozen By Dvorah Getzler JERUSALEM (JTA) — A dispute between the Finance Ministry and the Bank of Israel has frozen the money earmarked for immigrant absorption that the United States helped secure by providing billions of dollars in loan guarantees. The disagreement may have already cost Israel millions of dollars. Bundles of documents were removed from the Treasury in the probe of the dispute. The Treasury apparently wanted to use the money secured with the loan guarantees but the Bank of Israel objected to its diroct involvement in determining who should receive the money.
Twenty-five members of the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization will attend the annual spring regional convention this weekend. The participants will travel to Camp Sabra at Lake of the Ozarks. Several programs will be offered including Sexism and Judaism; WAVE (women against violence everywhere); contests, including a storytelling contest; Shabbat elective* (Israeli dancing, Havdalah candle-making or a hike on the trail at the camjp). Also planned are Shabbat services outside in nature, a campfire, a scavenger hunt and more. Among those attending the event are: Danny Cohn, Josh Cooper, Kevin Saylan, Gary Shyken, Kelly Broder, Deb CJoldstein, Allison Gutnik, Maria Caplan, Caren Friedman, Corie Geller, Sari Gilinsky, Leslie Golbitz, Melissa Katzman, Lindsey Parilman, Lena Raksin, Susan Shackman, Shifra Shrago, Beth Shyken, Jamie Tichauftr, Rebecca Wolfson, Jon Broder, Jon Cipperly, Josh Cohen, Mike Ivers and Dan Rosen.
Teens on Torah Emor " By David Shrago A famous topic in this week's parsha, Emor, talks about "a break for a break, an e^ for an eye and a tooth for a tooth." We learn two things from this. First, the importance of justice and fairness in the Torah, and the need to rely on the sages and the oral law to interpret the Torah. When the Torah says "a break for a break, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth," it is not meant to be taken literally. This is one of the most misunderstood statements in the Torah. When the Torah says this, it means that one has to make monetary compensation. For instance, if one breaks a carpenter's arm, he must pay for the pain and lost income. You do not break an arm to get even. -^ Without the oral law and our sages, we would not have known the true meaning of these words.
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