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Vol. LXn No. 49 Omaha
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Herbert Goldsten Trust donates $50,000 for "Wall of Synagogue History" By Mary Fellman A gift of $50,000 from the Herbert Goldsten Trust has been received by the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society for the creation of a "Wall of Synagogue History' in the Henry and Dorothy Riekes Jewish Historical Museum. The Museum will be located in the Dan and Esther Gordman Center for Jewish Learning now being built on the southwest corner of the Jewish Community Center. Mr. Goldsten, who died in 1989, established the trust to benefit Jewish religious, charitable and educational organizations in Omaha, including but not limited to synagogues, Jewish schools and the Jewish Federation of Omaha. "Our Nebraska Jewish Historical Society lives on today and we will continue to gather and preserve the history of our Jewish heritage because of the faith and financial support of foundations like the Herbert Goldsten Trust, which strengthens our purpose and dreams for the future," said Louise Abrahamson, president of the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society. . According to Howard Kaalow, secretary of the Trust, "Herbert Goldsten lived in Omaha for more than 90 years and was a lifetime member and supporter of Omaha synagogues. The trustees of the Goldsten Trust therefore felt it appropriate to assist the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society in preserving the importance of Omaha's Jewish heritage that will be displayed on the "Goldsten Wall of Synagogue History".
In the early years of the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society Mr. Goldsten donated $5,000 to enable the creation of the "Jewish Landmarks: Omaha, Lincoln and Council Bluffs" exhibit which now hangs on the western wall of the Hall of History at the Jewish Community Center One of the m^'or gifls made during his lifetime was a $100,000 contribution to the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home for the Chapel in memory of his parents. Exhibits on the "Herbert Goldsten Wall of Synagogue History" will recapture the changing story of Nebraska's early and present sjfnagogues through photographs, artifacts and memorabilia. During his lifetime, Mr. Goldsten, who was born in Omaha, was in the real estate business. He was a member of both Beth El and Beth Israel Synagogues and a veteran of World War II.
The photo at left was taken in the Goldsten Chapel at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. Mr. Goldsten's contribution in honor of his parents made the chapel possible.
Other members of the Trust are Yale Richards, Art Goldstein, Art Grossman and Joe Kirshenbaum.
Esther K. Newman/Carolyn Kully Grants Committee now accepting applications
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By Claudia Sherman public relationa director, The Foundation 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 chairperson Myra Oberman. Both Newman memorial funds are administered by The Foundations of the Jewish Federation of Omaha. Funds from the Esther K. Newman Fund are allocated for those programs designed to •trengthen Jewiih identity and valuea through educational, religious, cultural, social, or recreational activities, Mrs. Oberman •aid. She added that the conunittM ia particularly intarMted in n«w and innovativa procnunining. Oranta tnm the Carolyn Kully Nawman Fund banallt prograixu
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 recipients 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 costbenefit considerations of a program. Sponsoring organizations are encouraged to participate flnancially or in-kind, Mrs.Oberman noted, adding that she hopes organizations will work together to provide programming that meets the needs of a croas-section of Jewish youth. The grants committee, responsible for the administration and allocation of monies from both funda, is comprised of repreaentativea from the Jewish Fadaration Board, the Budget and Aliocationa Committee, the Bureau of Jewish Education, the Jewiah Community Cantar, Bath
Israel and Beth El Synagogues, Temple Israel, Friedel Jewish Academy, B'nai B'rith Youth Organization, and The Foundation. The deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday, Oct.4. The committee will meet Oct. 20 to determine awards, Mrs. Oberman said. Application forms are available at The Foundation office. Persons needing assistance completing the forms may contact The Foundation endowment director Sheldon A. Bernstein at 334-8200.
Deadline for submitting applications to the Esther K. Ne wman/Carolyn Kully Newman Grants Committee Is Oct. 4.
Ninth annual Bible Quiz Gary Epstein, president of Henry Monsky Lodge B'nai B'rith, has announced the ninth annual Edward Zorinsky B'nai B'rith Bible Quiz will be held Dec. 11, 2 p.m., in the theater at the Jewish Community Center. Four prizes w«ll be awarded to the winners, judged by rabbis in the community. First prize is $500; second—$$300; third—$200; and fourth— $100. The prize monies can be applied toward college tuition or a trip to Israel. The contest is 0|>en to Jewish teenagers in the Omaha area who are in grades nine through 12, stated Mr. Epstein. Prior to the contest, the contestants will be asked to familiarize themselves with the entire Books of Genesis and Jonah. ] "Any teenager, regardless of previous Jewish education, who thoroughly reads the required material can compete," said Steven Riekes, a trustee of the Lodge. The quiz is not hard. Sample questions will be given contestants in advance and several practice sessions may be held,' he added. Mr. Epstein said the Lodge has received tremen dous cooperation in putting on the event. The quiz is held in conjunction with Jewish Book Month and the Federation Library. Also, each synagogue, their youth groups and their schools, the Omaha High School of Jewish Studies and BBYO are all aaaiating in this year's contest. "I know that Henry Monsky Lodge has always been committed to our youth, and I am pleased to be involved with this program," said Aion Mor, BBYO director. Those intereatad may aubmit their name and their parent's namea, addrasa and zip code, telephone number, higli achool and grade to the B'nai B'rith offica, 333 S. 132 St., Omaha. NE 68164, or eaU Lola Bpatain at 334-8200. axt. 209, by Get 28.
For additional information, call Mr. Riakaa at ast8498 or 390-1112.