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Goldbergs to chair Super Sunday By Barbara Chandler Federation public relations director Cindy and Bruce Goldberg will chair Super Sunday for the 1995 UJA/Federation Campaign. On Sunday, Dec. 11, members of the Super Sunday Division will be called by volunteers and asked to make their pledges to the 1996 Campaign. A letter has been sent to the division Cindy Goldberg ^ ^^^^ those donors who wish to make their pledges by mail may do so. Idelman Telemarketing is generously providing the telephone banks for the volunteers, and Sheri Idelman and Barry Siff will be training the callers. Mr. and Mrs. Goldberg have been actively involved in the campaign for several years, serving as solicitors, captains and division chairmen. "We both grew up in Omaha with strong roots and background in the Jewish community," remarked Mr. Goldberg. "We are very excited to be chairing Super Sunday and to learn more about this part of Bruce Goldberg the campaign." Super Sunday steering committee members are Kimberly Robinson, David Goldberg, Tom Vann, Nancy and Joel Schlessinger, Susan and Andrew Friedman and Deb Goldstein. "The steering committee is helping to recruit volunteers to make calls on Super Sunday and they are also planning hospitality for the callers," explained Mr. Goldberg. As part of the Super Sunday activities, students in Omaha and Council Bluffs religious schools have been asked to make posters about tzedakah. Mrs. Goldberg explained that the posters will be displayed at the JCC and will be used to decorate the calling area on Super Sunday. *It is so important to get children involved at a young age so that they can learn about tzedakah and the campaign," she said. *We know all the volunteers will be moved by the children's drawings." In ptiti years, Super Sunday has been held in February at the close of the campaign. Lori Rabb, Faderation assistant director, explained that the dais was moved to December to move the annual telethon into the heart of the campaign. IBuper Sunday is the single largest fund-raising day of the annual campaign," she explained. 'Our goal is to involve as many people as possible and to reach out to the entire Omaha-area Jewish community. *In addition, we are pleased to be hosting a community event on Feb. 9, featuring Ambassador Abba Bban. Reserved tickets to the event will be made available to all those who make their pledges by Dec. 31, with an increase over last year's gift. By moving Super Sunday into December, we nre able to mak» this exciting event available to supporting members of our Jewish conununity.* To volunteer for Super Sunday, or for more information, call Mr. and Mrs. Goldberg or the Federation office, 334-8200, «xt 223.

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By Barbara Chandler, Federation public relations director time, an emissary from the Jewish Agency develFred Simon, Don oped a plan for the British to arm and train the Goldstein and Carol Haganah in preparation for Israel's defense. Katzman, 1995 UJA/Federation Because he had the confidence of both the British Campaign Chairmen and the Israelis, Mr. Eban was the British officer announced that the chosen to command those forces. campaign community After the war, Mr. Eban was present when event at the Red Lion Andrei Gromyko proposed the original partition on Feb. 9 is being plan and, when the United Nations committee sponsored by the gencame to Haifa to study the proposal, Abba Eban erous support of was the liaison officer. Nancy and Harlan He was a central figure in Israel's struggle for Noddle and Joe and independence and said of May 14, 1948, 'Israel Maxine Kirshenbaum. knew the fear of death and taste of birth in the Guest speaker at the same moment." event will be A year later, when Israel was admitted into the Ambassador Abba Ambassador Abba Eban United Nations, Israel's Chief Delegate Abba Eban Eban who has served as Israeli Foreign Minister and Ambassador to the was only 33 years old and had already seen a lifetime of revolutionary changes in the Jewish homeUnited Nations and the United States. Mr. Kirshenbaum commented, "We are thrilled to land. During the years that followed, Ambassador be able to bring someone of Ambassador Eban's Eban was an eloquent statesman, serving as Israeli stature to Omaha. He has been involved in the surAmbassador to the United Nations and to the vival and strength of Israel since its inception and United States from 1949 to 1959 and as Israel's we don't often get to hear from someone in his posi- Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1966 to 1974.. tion. Speaking of his experiences. Ambassador Eban "I remember his speeches when he spoke to the said, "I was not just a witness, but a participant in United Nations. His command of the English lan- revolutionary events. 1 cannot do anything less guage is spellbinding. Abba Eban is truly a legend than transmit to others something of what I have seen and what I have heard and what I have done for me." Ambassador Eban has a unique perspective of and what I have felt." Reserved seating tickets will be available to all Israel and the Middle East peace process. At the members of the Jewish community who make their age of 24, his mentor was Chaim Weizmann. pledges to the 1995 UJA/Federation Campaign by Mr. Eban accompanied Mr. Weizmann to the last Dec. 31 with an increase over their last year's gifts. pre-war Zionist Congress in Geneva in August Pledges may be paid at any time during 1995 and 1939. may be paid in installments. Based in Cairo during World War II, Mr. Eban Those whose pledges have not been made by Dec. watched Hitler's forces advance through North 31, or who have not increased their gifts, are welAfrica, headed for the Jewish homeland. At that come to be seated on a space available basis.

Fund raising executives honor Milton R. Abrahams By Morris Maline Milton R. Abrahams will be honored as 'Philanthropist of the Year" by the Nebraska Chapter of the National Society of Fund Raising Executives, during a luncheon at the Highland Country Club, Nov. 16 at noon. Mr. Abrahams, 89, is an attorney with the Milton R. Abrahams firm of Abrahams, Kaslow & Cassman. A native of Omaha, he is a graduate of Creighton University, A.B. and J.D. The Society is a professional organization whose members are engaged in fund raising management for not-for-profit organizations. The annual awards program recognizes outstanding achievements in the field. Mr. Abrahams' award will be presented by Helen Cherniack. Other award recipients will be the Rev, Dr. Rueben T. Swanson, volunteer of the year, and J. Robert Sandberg, lifetime achievement award. The citation, provided by the Society for Mr, Abraham, includes the following: "For half a century, people have looked to Milton R. Abrahams for leadership, sage advice and outreach to community leaden, (ConiinuMl on page 3)

Sandra McCreight receives award Sandra Schapiro McCreight was recently informed of her selection as the recipient of the National Association of Biology Teachers, Outstanding New Biology Teachers Adiievement Award. Ms. McCreight teaches integrated science to freshman and Advanced Placement Biology to juniors and seniors at Omaha North High School. She will receive a plaque at the NABTs national convention in St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 18. She was selected to write integrated curriculum for the National Science Foundation and has presented several workshops at the local, state and national levels. She is the faculty sponsor for North High's Blood Drive which won the Outstanding High School award this past spring for the five-state area. She is a faculty co-sponsor for North High's Elementary Science Field Day where high school students mentor elementary students for a day of H science at North High. fl Ms. McCreight is also the conch of eight Odyu«y of the Mind teams at North and recently conducted a coaches' training workshop at WMtside Middle School. She is Ihr daughter of George and Julie . Schapiro. wd

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JOB POSTING: The Anti-Defamation League is seeking qualified candidates for the newly created position of Fundraising Director, Plains States Appeal, located in our Omaha office. This position will report directly to Bob Wolfson, ADL Regional Director. Applicants should posses a college degree with 3-5 years fundraising experience including initiating events and direct gift solicitation. Strong oral and written conununication skills a must. Use of IBM/PC compatible helpful. Applicants must posses a knowledge of and strong commitment to Jewish issues and the objective of the ADL. Responsibilities will include identifying and cultivating lay and professional leadership, developing a comprehensive fundraising campaign, facilitating and initiating one-on-one solicitations, creating an enhanced atmosphere of positive donor relations. Some travel is required. Those interested should communicate with Bob Wolfson at 333-1303. Resumes may be sent to: ADL 333 S. 132 Street Omaha, NE 68154

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STANLEY ROSENFIELD Services for Stanley Rosenfield were held Oct. 28 i at Beth Shalom Cemetery. Parashat Toledot Survivors include three daughters, Hope On ChfMsing One's Ancestors Gottman, Anita Carter and Pauline Rubinoff, all of Israel; a son, Eric H. of Houston; a sister, Dorothy We often jest about choosing our ancestors more Rosenfield of Lynn, Mass.; two brothers, Leon of Ft. carefully. This has to do with physical attributes Lauderdale and Herbert of Cincinnati; and 10 (how tall must you be to be a basketball player,, grandchildren. how heavy to be a good fullback, or how targe-finMemorials may be made to Beth Israel gered to be a good receiver) or mental acumen (how Synagogue. to be a philosopher) or agility (how to be a concert pianist or violinist). ' ESTHER M. SWARTZ And which ancestors will make an ethical f>er80n Services for Esther Swartz of San Francisco, forofyou? merly of Omaha, were held Monday at Beth El Listen to the comment of one of the astute Cemetery. She died Oct. 28 at the age of 90. medieval students of Torah (one of those exiled She was preceded in death by her husband, from Spain in 1942). Samuel. Our Sidrah opens with the verse "This is the Survivors include two sons, Steve of San Mateo, story of Isaac, son of Abraham. Abraham begot Calif, and Mark of La Jolla, Calif; and five grandIsaac." children. Our commentator wondered at the unnecessary "Abraham begot Isaac" just after the phrase "Isaac BRANT GREENBERG son of Abraham." His conclusion wa that Isaac, as Services for Brant Greenberg of San Diego, forit were, was not influenced by any of his ancestors, merly of Omaha, were held Oct. 16 at El Camino from Adam to Terah (Abraham's father). He was Memorial Park. He died Oct. 10 in Hawaii at the influenced only by Abraham. age of 32. Our commentator, Isaac Aramah, even mentions He was preceded in death by his father, Walter. Noah as one of the progenitors whom Isaac did not Survivors include his mother, Yvonne of San emulate, even though Noah was a righteous man. Diego; a brother, Paul, also of San Diego; two aunts But Noah was a pagan. Isaac, our commentator of Omaha; and cousins. suggests, confined himself to Abraham - for here KFMB-TV recently broadcast a tribute to him on was the beginning of a new way of looking at life, the news for his accomplishments as a television for here was a new way of looking at God. news photographer/editor. It turns out, in the extremely limited material Memorials may be made to the Crohn's and we have about Isaac, that Isaac did not grasp comColitis Foundation of America. pletely what his choice meant. For Isaac finds himself favoring Esau over Jacob, favoring, that is, a ALLAN BOGRAD bellyful of tasty venison over a mind concernedWord has been received of the death of Allan with the ultimate questions of life and death, quesBograd of Overland Park, formerly of Omaha. He tions of human relations, problems of human goals died Oct. 3 at the age of 62. and aspirations. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; a daughter, We can sympathize with Isaac, for most of us are Staci; a stepson. Jack Jacobsen of Dallas; and a that way. What parts of the newspaper do we read stepdaughter, Marcee Jacobsen of Chicago. first and most thoroughly? Which TV programs are Mr. Bograd was a Navy veteran of the Korean our meat - our venison? Don't we also choose Esau War, over Jacob? A friend of mine, alav hashalom, used to walk RUTH T. GLASER around town with a loaded briefcase. He was rabbi Word has been received of the Oct. 28 death of of a small congregation in a small midwestern Ruth T. Glaser of St. Louis, Mo. town. Whenever he would meet one of his congreSurvivors include two daughters, Susan Rainish gants, he would pull out a book and say, "Say, of Omaha and Carolyn Caplan of Dayton, Ohio, here's a good book. You ought to read it. You can and five grandchildren. return it in a few weeks." Memorials may be made to the American Cancer That was his answer to the small reception he Society, Tuholske Fund at the Jewish hospital in got to adult study classes. At least a few Jews, at St. Louis, or charity of your choice. least a few books . . . And, over a period of years, at least a few people learned what Jacob was about DEDICATION and what Jacob was seeking, even though, like Ruth, these midwesterners were knee-deep "among A memorial for Harry Sidman will be dedicated the alien corn." Nov. 11 at noon at Golden Hills Cemetery. I think my friend did well. He "created" a few Rabbi Joseph Friedman will officiate. Jews, helping them to choose their ancestors wisely. But he lost a lot of books. By Rabbi Myer S. Kripke

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"With great respect, the community looka to Milt to find solutions to challenges and to build consensus from diversity. "Milt'i 37 years of leadership with the Omaha Public Library system was recognized in 1988 when Omaha's new northwest branch library was named in his honor. His work within the community has been reco^rnzed by many other groups,' His numerous awards include the 1978 American Libraries Trustee honor award, the 1977 Brotherhood Award from the Midlands Chapter of the National Conference of Christians and Jews, the 1963 Alumni Merit Award from Creighton Univeriity School of Law, the State of Israel Heritage Award, and the ADL Torch of Liberty Award. Rabbi Aryeh Axrial of Tempts Israel will provide the invocation at the event.

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TEL AVIV (JTA) — One Israeli soldier was killed and two others lightly wounded Saturday when terrorists from the Islamic fundamentalist Hezbollah movement unsuccesBfully attempted to overrun an Israeli position in the aouthernj Lebanon security zone. • Staff Sgt. Almog Klein, from Moshav Shafir in the northern Negev, was killed when a mortar shell fell next to the position where he was standing guard. He was laid to rest Sunday afternoon. Klein was a month short of his 21st birthday and completion of his military service. The wounded soldiers were treated in the field, in the eaatem sector of the cone, and later evocunt cd by helicopter to a government hospital in Safed. Israeli military sources described Snturda/s attack as one of the fiercest launched at positions of the Israel Defense Force and its allied South liebanon Army. There was no Immediate word on the number of Hexbollah casualties. The flghting in southern Lebanon, which began a day after President Clinton completed a tJie region, continued through Sunday.

Synagogues Candlelighting 4:58 p.m. TEMPLE ISRAEL 7(K»^CaM Street Omaha, NE 68132 SS6-6iS36 FTIiroAY: Shabbat evening service is at 8:16 p.m. Rabbi Azriel, Rabbi Stiel and Cantor Yablonski will officiate. Rabbi Azriel will speak on "ProChoice, Pro-Life." The Oneg Shabbat will be sponBored by Mr. and Mrs. Louis Remer in honor of the Bar Mit,zvah of their great-grandson, Marshall Comisar. 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. 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. Bar Mitzvah Marshall Comisar, son of Cheril and Frank Comisar, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah at the Shabbat morning service Saturday, Nov. 5. 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 Friday (tonight) at 7 p.m. Outreach Outreach brunch will be held Sunday at 10 a.m. The topic will be "Learn How to Live Jewishly, Feel Jewish and Celebrate Jewishly During the Upcoming Chanukah Season." The program is open to the community. TOW Torah on Wheels (TOW) will be held Tuesday from noon to 1:15 p.m. at Dain Boswgrth, 9290 W. Dodge Rd. Host is Tim Zweiback. Reservations are required. Call the Temple office at 556-6536. Adult Education Tuesday. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.--Adult B'nai Mitzvah. Thursday: "Beyond Midrash," 7 to 8:16 p.m., led by Don Schwartz. Bloodmobile The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at Temple Israel Tuesday from 1 to 7 p.m. Temple Israel Couples Temple Israel Couples will host an evening at Bluffs Run Greyhound Park. Cost is $15 per person and includes dinner buffet, clubhouse admission, racing programs and tip sheets. Call the Temple office at 656-6536 to make reservations by Nov. 17. ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME SATURDAY: Services are held in the Goldsten Chapel at 9 a.m. Members of the community are invited to join residents for the service and the kiddush following. Special memorial services are held on the last Saturday of each month. I 1^

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November 4.1994 Jewish Prssa PV S BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE 1502 No. 62nd Street Omaha, NE 68104 566-6288 Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Joseph Friedman. FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat services at 5p.m. SATURDAY: Morning services are at 8:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary and Goldstein Chapel. Beginners Minyan at 9:30 a.m. Super ShabboB, 9:30 a.m., for children of all ages. Kiddush sponsored by Susan and Dennis Paley in honor of their wedding anniversary and Susan's birthday. Babysitting service provided by Sisterhood. I^esson with the rabbi at 4 p.m. Mincha is at 5 p.m. Shalosh Seudot, Ma'AriV and Havdalah conclude the services. SUNDAY: Services at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Breakfast and a study session with Rabbi Friedman follow the service. WEEKDAYS: Services at 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Lunch *n Learn Lunch 'n Learn will be held Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the JCC. Call the syngogue office before 10 a.m. and lunch will be waiting for you. Bake Sale Sisterhood bake sale will be held Tuesday. Vote and buy a cake. Sisterhood Gift Shop Open every Sunday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and by appointment TIFERETH ISRAEL NCSY 3219 Sheridan Blvd. The next Senior Midwest Region Shabbaton will Lincoln, NE 68602 be held from Nov. 10-13 in Memphis, Tenn. More 423-8569 Services are officiated by Rabbi Stanley information is available from the chapter president/advisor. Rosenbaum. B'NAI JESHURUN Minyans on Mondays and Thursdays at 7:15 a.m. 20th and South Streets FRIDAY: Lincoln, NE 68502 Light candles no later than 5:02 p.m. 435-8004 Services start at 8 p.m. SATURDAY: Services are officiated by Cantor Michael Services at 9:30 a.m. Weisser. Jr. Congregation at 10:15 a.m. FRIDAY: Shabbat evening service at 7:45 p.m. SATURDAY: B'NAI ISRAEL Torah study and service at 10 a.m. The RECONSTRUCTIONIST SUNDAY: CONGREGATION Hebrew school at 9 a.m.; Religious school, 10 a.m 322-4705 Services are led by Rabbi Ruth Ehrenstein and congregants. For information on any synagogue activities, call Russell Alan Moore, 322-4705. son of Judi and Don SATURDAY: Moore, will celebrate his Learner's service and Torah study, 9 a.m., 3101 Bar Mitzvah Saturday, Leawood Dr., Bellevue. Call 291-3469 for direc- Nov. 12, at Beth £1 tions. Synagogue. A seventh-grade honor FRIDAY, Nov. 11: student at Beveridge Jr. Shabbat services at 7:30 p.m. at 618 Mynster St., High, he eixjoys all sports, Council Bluffs. particularly soccer. Also, he was recently selected to participate in NEW YORK (JTA) - A leading antiSemiUc politi- the Duke University tal- Russell Alan Moore cian in Poland has been sentenced to a one-year ent identification pro• suspended sentence for activities that included gram. Russell has a sister, Jessie. ^ insulting Polish authorities, Jews and even Polish Grandparents are Rose and Normao Pitlor of bishops. Omaha and Olive Moore of Atlanta. Boleslaw Tejkoski, leader of the extreme rightwing Polish Nationalist Party, will not serve prison time for his acts, but any resumption of his activities within the next two years will result in his PERSONALS automatic imprisonment for one year, the World Jewish Congress reported. Thank you to all our friends and relatives for the But Tcijkoski vowed to continue his activities cards, phone calls, donations and messages of despite the conditions of the sentence. concern while George was hospitalized in "I will neither change my views nor my operaRochester and since returning home, Your thoughttion," he reportedly said. "I will continue criticizing fulness was very much appreciated. the authorities until they are overthrown." .The George end Julie Schapiro Polish National Party is described by the WJC as including 4,000 members and 67,000 sympathiiers. My profound thanks for the many visits, cards and The Jewish group describes the party as "the most telephone messages from family and frlerKls during active of the extremist parties in the country." my recent hospKalUatlon. Special thanks to Cantor Berkovits for his visit. All of your thoughtlulness The information was passed on from a spokesperand caring truly helped. son for the Polish Jewish community to the BETH EL SYNAGOGUE 14506 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.in. Services are conducted by Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emil Berkovits. FRIDAY: Services at 6 p.m. SATURDAY: Services at 9:30 a.m. Kiddush following services. Sitter service starts at 10 a.m. Shabbat story time is the first and third Saturday at 11 a.m. TSS (Torah Siddur Skills) at 10 a.m. SUff lunch foUo^ng services. Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services, 5 p.m. SUNDAY: Services are at 9 a.m. WEEKDAYS: Services, 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Judaica Shop Open Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to noon; and by appointment. B'nai Mitzvah Andrew Shefren, son of Dora and Leonard Shefren, will become a Bar Mitzvah Friday evening and Saturday morning. Russell Moore, son of Judi and Donald Moore, will become a Bar Mitzvah Friday evening, Nov. 11, and Saturday morning, Nov. 12. Cancelation The Women's League brunch and panel discussion, scheduled for Sunday, has been canceled. For information, call Norma Shpayer at 691-0235.

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MISSIO>i /V Mother's insurance policy By Zena Fishbain Shalom Mission participant Yad Layeled. The memorial to the 1.5 million children w|io were slaughtered in the Holocaust. As I enter, I am told to stand close to the wall. It will be very dark. And, doing as I am told, I am overwhelmed by the 'stars" in the sky which surely number 1.5 million. And I hear names of these babies recited, and the "stars" blink, and no one can help but feel deep sadness to the depth of one's being. As I walk out of the Children's Memorial, I see ithe statue of a mother, head bent, holding her clenched fists to her forehead. The title .of the statue is "Silent Weeping." 1 go over to her, put my arms around her and weep, actually sob at the loss of these children. And, as I have done so many times in my adult life, realize that having been born in 1928, I could have been numbered among those children who were torn from their mothers, screaming for them and mothers who were shrieking for their babies — both with arms outstretched trying to reach each other and, in most cases, never to see each other again. And I think this statue should be named 'Silent Screaming!" Are we all, then, survivors of the Holocaust? Any of us could have been living in that time, in that place. Instead, I was in Omaha, Neb., where my grandparents brought my mother, where my father, as a young man, emigrated. And I was safe! After having visited Israel, I feel more strongly than ever that anytime my children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, future generations are threatEned, we will have a chance to be saved.

Israel will always take us in. They won't tell us we have to comply with quotas; they won't tell us we are too old; they won't tell us we are infirm; they won't say we can't come because we are crippled; they won't tell us that politically this is not the right lime. They will always open the door for us. They will always welcome us. As long as Israel is strong, we are safe! I heard someone say that Israel is our insurance policy. Indeed! Thank God.

'A Torah was dropped'

Prospective visit to Omaha

By Carol Katzman "My whole life I had heard about the custom of fasting when a Torah had fallen to the ground," commented Rabbi Joseph Friedman recently, "but I never imagined the anguish of actually seeing it happen. "When a Torah was accidentally dropped at Beth Israel last month, congregants called me soon after to speak of their sleepless nights worrying about the consequences. 'There is a misconception that it is law, not custom, that dictates fasting for 40 days after a Torah las been dropped," the rabbi continued. "Those of us who witnessed this event have been honoring that custom by 'redeeming' our fast through the giving of extra tzedakah in multiples of 18, as well as adding a few minutes to our daily earning." As part of the congregation's period of mourning due to the dropping of the Torah, Rabbi Friedman nrill conduct a Yom lyun, following an all-day fast, Sunday at 4 p.m. preceding the 6 p.m. minchah services at Beth Israel, The class, which is free and open to the entire lewish community, will cover the biblical and rab)inic texts concerning the centrality of the Torah to the lives of the Jewish people and the sanctity in vhich the Torah is to be treated. The fast will conflude at 5:65 p.m. For more information, call the synagogue ofHce at ^56-6288.

Statue of weeping mother at Yad Vahem, the Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem.

Elliot Zashin, the new director of the Aliber/Hillel Jewish Student Center at the University of Iowa, will be at the Jewish Community Center the afternoon of Nov. 9. The Aliber/Hillel is expanding its outreach around Iowa and other nearby Jewish communities, according to the announcement. Mr. Zashin has been speaking with Jewish student organizations at other campuses, such as Drake, ISU, Grinnel, Cornell and Coe. Aliber/Hillel plans to have a leadership shabbaton for area college students this spring. He would like to speak with parents of students, as well as any others who wish to know more about Hillels and Jewish campus life in general. Mr. Zashin was Hillel director at the University of Illinois at Chicago for nearly 10 years. He has a Ph.D. in political science and has taught at several universities. He has also studied at the Jewish Theological Seminary in NYC. For information, call Jeff Aizenberg, JCC executive director, at 334-8200.

Births Nancy and Ruaty Silverman of Palm Springs, Calif, announce the Oct 26 birth of their daughter, Jacquelyn Nicole. Grandparent* are Dr. Ben and Elaine Nachroan of Omaha, Gloria and Al Cohn of Houston, and Kathleen and Herb Silverman of Auburn, Calif. Great-grandparents are Esther and Harry Pepper, also of Houston, and Rose and George Novicoff of Omaha.

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By Silvia Hoffman Dr. S. Daniel Breslauer will deliver the ii>augura Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks Lecture at the UNO William H. Thompson Alumni Center, 67th and Dodge, Nov. 10, 7 p.m. UNO is establishing the lectureship as a prelude to the twentieth anniversary of the founding of UNO's Chair of Judaic Studies. The lectureship is Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks named in honor of Sidney H. Brooks, Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Israel, who has taught comparative religion and Jewish studies classes at UNO and other colleges and universities for forty years. Currently a faculty member at the University of Kansas, Dr. Breslauer will return to UNO to deliver the lecture "On Responsibility for the Suffering of Others: Biblical Perspectives." Dr. Breslauer, then from Hamilton, N.Y., was the first professor to teach a course in Judaic Studies, in the 1975-76 UNO academic year. The Chair in Judaic Studies, now held by Dr. Richard Freund, was established by a variety of Jewish individual, communal, and foundation support. The community may attend Dr. Breslauer's lecture, which will be followed by a reception. The lecture is sponsored by UNO's Department of Philosophy and Religion and the College of Arts and Sciences.

Beth Israel plans donor luncheon

Beth Israel's Sisterhood's donor luncheon will be held Nov. 15, 12:30 p.m., in the synagogue social hall. This year's theme will be "Generations" with clothes for all ages modeled by Beth Israel families with fashions by J. Bragg's and Li'l Prince and Princess. Among the models are, from left: Avi Katzman, Madeline Katzman (grandmother), and Rachel Katsman. Melissa Friedman is chairman. Other committees include invitations, reservations and seating, donor treasurer, luncheon, table arrangements, decorations, program, door prizes, guest book, and publicity. Donor is Sisterhood's majoT fund-raising project of the year and all monies go towards the support of youth programs and scholarships; hosting the weekly Shabbat Kiddush, and maintaining the synagogue kitchen with supplies and repairs. For reservations, call Beverly Franklin at 334-7366.

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Organizations YES YES will meet Monday at the JCC. Bingo, English classes and discussion group start at 10:30 a.to. The cHoral group will rehearse at 11 a.m. Following lunch at noon, Ivan and Marjorie Griewold will play harmonicas. The Hanukkah party will be Nov. 28. The $1 donation for a Hanukkah gift should be given to Margaret. Transportation is available by calling 330-4272. Tues., Nov. 8, is election day. WALK-IN DROP-IN Walk-In Drop-In will meet Thursday at the JCC. Exercise class starts at 10:15 a.m. Bingo and English classes start at 10:30. Bring a dairy sack lunch to eat at 11:30. At noon, "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" will be shown in the Blumkin Home auditorium. VISIONS Visions will celebate Hanukkah at their luncheon meeting Friday, Nov. 18, at Caniglia's Venice Inn. Make reservations by Nov. 11 to Helen Rifkin, 9302 Bemis Plaza, #2, Omaha 68114. Bring wrapped gift for Project Dreidle or drop it off at the Blumkin Home's front desk for Margaret's attention. Visions will go to the Dundee Dinner Theatre Sunday, Dec. 11, to see the play "Something's Afoot." (Note: The event is a play and not a movie). Dinner will be catered by the Market Basket and served at 5 p.m.; show at 6 p.m. Make reservations by Nov. 21 with Ethel Goldston, 10530 Pacific St., #104, Omaha 68114. Cost is $18.20 per person. It's time to pay 1995 membership dues. Make check ($5 per person) payable to Visions and mail toVisions, c/o Ruth and Harold Oruch, 11619 Burt, #R-19, Omaha 68154. YES AND VISIONS Deadline for reservations to the play "Crossing the Broken Bridge" is Wednesday for both groups. YES is going Sunday, Nov. 13, 2 p.m., and should make reservations with Margaret at 330-4272. Cost is $6 per person. Visions can go the same day or they can go Saturday, Nov. 12, 8 p.m., with a dessert reception (cost is $7 per person). Visions reservations should be made with Ethel Goldston, 10530 Pacific St., #104, Omaha 68114. RUSSIAN CLUB The Russian Club will meet Friday, Nov. 11, at the JCC. Reservations for lunch and transportation are due Wednesday by 10 a.m. to Ida Grinshpon at 330-8316. Exercise with Larisa Teskumoza at 10; lunch at 11; discussion at noon; and Moscow news at 1 p.m. Total cost is $1.50 ($1 for the meal and .50 cents for round-trip transportation). BREADBREAKERS • Dana Altman, head basketball coach-at Creighton University, will speak to B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers Wednesday at noon at Regency West Best Western, according to Howard Kutler, November chairman. Cost is $7.50 and the public may attend. B'NAI B'RITH WOMEN B'nai B'rith Women will host a Mah Jongg fundraising tournament Nov. 13, 12:15 to 4 p.m., in the JCC auditorium. To reserve a place, send $12.50, payable to B'nai B'rith Women, to Rosalie Greenspan, 8108 Howard, Omaha 68114, 391-1954; or Cindy Shulewitz, 15253 Bemis 68154, 493-5605.

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'Happiness is STILL. Good Food' A cookbook review — By Lois Friedman Beth Israel Sisterhood has completed a new updated pookbook "Happiness is STILL Good Food," a three-ring notebook that folds to a stand. The previous title was "Happiness is Good Food" (1967). As noted in the opening "many of these recipes reflect our traditional way of cooking . . . having been handed down from mother to daughter, generation to generation." Eight holiday menus are included and the recipes and suggestions are a helpful guide to creating a holiday table. Also, there are a baker's dozen of additional chapters; Passover, appetizers, cakes and frostings, cookies and bars, desserts, fish, kugels-kreplach-blintzes, meat and poultry, saladdressings-relishes, soups, vegetables and sauces, yeast breads and muffins, Beth Israel kitchen recipes and celebrities' recipes. Most of the approximately 700 recipes feature the name of the contributor; the others list nutritional information; and most are old-fashioned. The format lists the ingredients in bold print, followed by instructions and any special notes. The dietary laws of Kashrus and the four distinct aspects are described. The introduction suggests that your Rabbi should be consulted regarding the kashrut of an ingredient or product. An alphabetical index would have been helpful, however, each chapter has a list of the recipes in the order they appear in the index. Following is one of the many recipes included in the cookbook: Easy Potato Pancakes (Single processing method — fine texture) By Susie Sbyken 4 medium potatoes, pared 1 onion 2 eggs 113 C. flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt Freshly-ground pepper Oil for frying

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By Cynthia Mann Custom O^wlgn, FiMaabon A /iwMitiion JERUSALEM (JTA) President Clinton's visit (Assad) means by normalization and peaceful relalast week to the Middle East may have narrowed tions" with Israel, the diplomat continued. some gaps in the efTorts between Israel and Syria to Not doing so "'hurts the government and the reach a peace agreement but, as expected, produced peace process," he said. If the Israeli pub^c does not TIM IHi SUM TM SAVE^ VN UH4r 402-663-4525 no dramatic breakthrough. understand what it will receive in return for giving iUrr Harh «. • Omihi, NE. «t(M Sources say the full impact of the presidential up the Golan, it will not support such a move, he mission will become clearer only after the next visit added. to the region by U.S. Secretary of State Warren Asaad afso fell far short of expectations when it Christopher. That trip is scheduled for the coming came to the subject of terrorism, said the source. weeks. , "We wanted a condemnation. Instead, (Assad) The sources also say a m^jor breakthrough is was quite cynical" in his insistence that no one can possible within six months and is likelier to be achieved if Clinton stays personally involved in the prove direct Syrian links to terrorist activity. There did appear to be one tangible development diplomacy. The outline of a basic agreement between Israel from Clinton's meeting with Assad. and Syria is already in place, according to insiders. After Clinton left Syria, Lebanese President Israel has expressed its willingness to withdraw Elias Hrawi offered to call a cease-fire in the guerfrom most if not all of the Golan Heights, while rilla activities of the Islamic fundamentalist Syria has agreed to normalized relations in return. Hezbollah movement while negotiating with Israel The remaining dispute is over the timetable, and about an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Sine* 1969 the two sides were believed to have narrowed their While this was not an unprecedented offer, it was Carpet And Upholstery differences during the president's trip. widely seen as a conciliatory gesture by Assad, •xjMrtly steam cltantd Fresh from Damascus, Clinton made a point of whose control of Hezbollah is commonly known. In Omaha Call 597-2B46 reassuring Israelis in his speech to the Knesset last For Eyal Zisser, Syrian expert at the Dayan In Bellevue Call 291-6111 week that ""something is changing in Syria. Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies, the "Syria has made a strategic choice for peace with principal purpose of the Clinton visit was ""not to Israel," he said. "Its leaders understand it is time to insult Assad" by leaving him out. make peace. There will still be a lot of hard (work) IVciisuics.. > v"'"The main objective was to keep Syria commitbefore a breakthrough, but they are serious about ted to the peace process after the agreement with proceeding." Nevertheless, both Clinton and the Israelis Jordan," said Zisser. At the same time, he said, Assad resisted expressed disappointment over the failure of Syrian President Hafez Assad to use a joint press confer- American pressure to make the necessary conciliatoence in Damascus as an opportunity to assuage ry "gestures" toward the Israeli pubUc because he does not grasp their importance and refuses to play Israeli fears over withdrawing from the Golan. "The Israeli government is committed to making *•"* S^^^painful concessions on the (Jolan Heights," said a This refusal will make it difficult to sell the conForeign Ministry source. cessions to the Israelis, Zisser said. In order to get Israeli public support, "the gov"For us, it's peace, and we want (the appropriernment needs confidence-building measures" from ate) statements and gestures. For the Arabs, it's a Distinctive Hand-woven Rugs Syria and "we were disappointed by (Syria's) public deal they have to make for their relations v«th the ^Fine Art For Your Floors WOrUntattjig f»t$u diplomacy," he said. United States and the survival of their regimes," he 912 S. 721x1 St • OMIB '390^1122 "We had hoped to hear more details about what said.

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Meet the JCC f jtness and aerobics staff By Michelle Streif

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It seems as though everything we do or use or Fitness Center StafT: nfeed is geared to be faster than it once was. The Michelle Streif example that comes to mind is, of course, the comFitness and aerobics director for the Jewish puter. (Community Center. E\ -ry new model making a debut each year brags "In today's market, certifications and safe practices are a must for successful fitness endeavors." about the ability to crank out more and more, in Certifications include fitness instructor, personal less and less time. And yet, just the other day, I trainer, slide instruction, step instruction, and saw an ad for something that made me realize nQt older adult specialty certifications from the everyone is in such a hurry. The ad was for a manAmerican Council on Exercise and Exer-Safety ual, portable typewriter. Association. I could hardly believe there was still a market for Also the Nebraska state representative for IDEA, such an item, until I reahzed there are no doubt the International Association of Fitness many, many folks who don't need (and don't Professionals, and ACSM, the American College of WAN'T) to replace an old faithful machine. A Sports Medicine. Frequently attends fitness con- machine that doesn't do tricks, doesn't call up inforventions, receiving the latest on methods in person- mation somebody else stored in its brain or anyal training and fitness instruction, and is CPR cer- thing except print words as the user commands. tified. Currently enrolled at UNO, working on a And, I might add, a machine still able to function master's degree in exercise science. even if the electric power is suddenly not available. Kerri Barnard Kerri Barnard is one semester from receiving her That ability alone is enough to boggle the mind of a master's degree in exercise science from UNO. She young person accustomed to all the electronic stuff has continuing education credits in step aerobic in the world. instruction from IDEA, and is a certified personal Maybe, sometimes, older is better. Think about trainer through the Exer-Safety ABSOciation. She is boats and ships and other conveyances used on also a member of IDEA and is currently CPR certi- water. Racing boats get faster and faster, and on a fied. more modest level, there's a small "scooter" type She recently attended a four-hour workshop in apparatus that fairly flies through the waters of which she earned continuing education credits for recreational lakes. personal training through Exercise Safety Conversely, canoes and rowboats are still used by Association. fishermen and/or folks looking for exercise in the Rick Nelson fresh air. And not only are there still such things, Rick Nelson is a senior at UNO, msyoring in exerthere are still sail boats. Sometimes sailing vessels cise science/athletic training. He is a member of of great proportion advertise availability for private NATA, the National Athletic Training Association, groups wanting to take a cruise. is currently CPR certified and is studying for his In fact, I have friends who recently took such a athletic trainer certificati9n exam. He attends national strength and conditioning training confer- trip and came back raving about it. True, they were ences to keep updated on issues related to the fit- at the mercy of the wind, but I guess that added an element of excitement to the entire trip. ness industry. Brenda Chase Mostly, we're all in such a rush these days, we Brenda Chase is finishing her exercise science hardly have time to think about doing things in a degree by completing her internship at the JCC. more leisurely fashion. She, too, is a certified personal trainer through Also, I can't believe there are so many occasions Exer-Safety Association, a member of IDEA, CPR certified, and has continuing education credits in when ordinary folks need a phone within reach, no step aerobic instruction through IDEA. She has matter where they happen to be. The cellular recently received continuing education credits on phone allows the user instant access to anybody, personal training by attending a four-hour work- but even the brain surgeon or the nuclear scientist managed before it was invented. shop through the Exercise Safety Association. Personal Trainers: Debbie Eickholt Debbie Eickholt has a degree in exercise science from UNO and is a member of IDEA. She frequently attends personal trainer and aerobic conventions and research forums for updates on current methods and practices. She is the first AVIA representative this region has eve» had. Anne Suelter Anne Suelter is a certified personal trainer through the American Council on exercise and is currently CPR certified. Roger Suelter Roger Suelter is a certified personal trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine and is currently CPR certified. He is also currently pursuing a master's degree in exercise science from UNO. Rod Falter Rod Falter is a certified personal trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine and is currently CPR certified.

I had to wonder what could possibly be so important to a young woman ahead of mq in the checkout line at the supermarket. Her groceries were being scanned and she was yammering to somebody on the phone! Now I'm not saying that the way people ccmmunicated BEFORE phones was better-heevens no. Old was definitly not better. But I do wonder if we haven't gotten a little carried away with convenience in the matter of telephoning. They (whoever THEY are) still sell lawn mowers without motors. In fact, those are proudly called "push mowers" and there must be people out there buying them. For that matter, nobody has yet recommended snow shovels be declared obsolete. I guess there are still lots of older, slower things some of uB prefer to use, for reasons known only to the user. But I will admit I was surprised to learn about the manued, portable typewriter. I thought they could only be found at garage sales.

American Jews accompany Clinton By Larry Yudelson NEW YORK (JTA) — Two American Jewish leaders who accompanied President Clinton to Damascus last week said they went as a show of support for Clinton's efforta in the pence process. Clinton brought a large group of Jewish and Arab Americans with him on his four-day visit to the Middle East. But for the Syrian log of the trip, only five accompanied him; Lynn Lyss, chiiir of the National Jewish Community Relations Advisory Council, Lester Pollack, chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish

Organizations, and three Arab Americans. For Lyss, a defining moment of the five-hour visit to Uamascua came during a trip to the marketplace. An American Secret Service man cleared the way, "just pushing people aside," ihs said. The people did not protest; thoy seemed used to such treatment, Lyss snid. LyHs wild slrtifk by "the contniRtK of llio polirc Htnte, :ind peoplit just going about their husincHH, just living there."

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By Naomi Segal JERUSALEM (JTA) — Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin this week expressed interest in a Lebanese proposal for peace talks, but he rejected a precondition that negotiations rest on an Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon. On Saturday, Lebanese President Elias Hrawi proposed that a joint Israel-Lebanon committee be set up to negotiate a timetable for Israeli withdrawal from South Lebanon within six months. Hrawi told the Egyptian Middle East News Agency he would guarantee that there would be no attacks on Israeli troops in southern Lebanon by Islamic fundamentalist Hezbollah guerrillas if Israel would agree to the timetable. While this was not an unprecedented offer, it was widely perceived this time as a conciliatory gesture by Syrian President Hafez Assad in the wake of President Clinton's visit to the Middle East last week. Assad controls much of Lebanese politics, as well as the activities of Hezbollah. But on Monday, Lebanese Foreign Minister Paris Bouez said the negotiations were preconditioned on a commitment by Israel to withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon. Rabin, who returned to Israel on Monday from an economic conference in Casablanca, Morocco, did not dismiss the proposal. But he said Israel would not accept a withdrawal of its troops as a precondition for the talks. Rabin said he had discussed the proposal with U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher, whom he met with at the Casablanca conference, and had requested clarification from American mediators. "If the meaning is that we have to conmiit ourBack row, from left: Sadie Habler, Charles Mann and Isadore. Front row, from left: selves to withdraw from the present line in south Lebanon for having this committee, it's a nonHerman, Reva and SoL (1921) starter," Rabin told reporters Monday. Rabin was also skeptical that Hrawi could guarantee a cease- fire by the Iranian-backed Hezbollah guerrillas during the negotiations. "On his promises alone, without putting it to a real test, we will not do anything," he said. Rabin reiterated a standing Israeli demand that in advance of negotiations the Lebanese army first disarm and disperse the Hezbollah guerrillas. Israel has also stated in the past that it will not withdraw until Syria pulls out some 40,000 troops it has stationed in Lebanon. Israel established a security zone in southern Lebanon in 1982 to prevent Hezbollah attacks on its northern border. The site of sporadic skirmishes between Israel Defense Force troops and Hezbollah guerrillas, the security zone is currently Israel's only active battle front. The IDF has meanwhile launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a Hezbollah assault on an Israeli military post in southern Lebanon on Saturday. Staff Sgt. Alroog Klein was killed in the attack and two other Israeli soldiers were lightly wounded. In that incident, Hezbollah gunmen almost overran an Israeli position in the eastern sector of the security zone before being driven back.

Photos included in the multi-photo exhibit prepared by the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society, will be moving from the Jewish Community Center gallery to the 'Corridor of Jewish History'' and the "Hall of History," on the way to the healtih club.

Prince Philip visits Israel By Naomi Segal JERUSALEM (JTA) — Marking the furst time that a member of the British royal family has visited the State of Israel, Prince Philip arrived here Sunday for a ceremony honoring his mother's efforts to save a Greek Jewish family during World

Warn. The Duke of Edinburgh, who is the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, met Monday with members of the family whom his mother. Princess Alice of Greece, hid in her Athens palace for 13 months during the Nazi occupation of Greece. At a ceremony at the Yad Vashem Memorial in Jerusalem, Prince Philip accepted the Righteous Among the Nations award that was bestowed posthumously upon his late mother.

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By Naomi Segal JERUSALEM (JTA) • The historic economic summit that opened Sunday night in Casablanca included an Israeli delegation comprising no less than seven government ministers, members of the Knesset, as well as Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Foreign Minister Shimon Peres.

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Israel to ease restrictions By Naomi Segal JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israel has decided to ease restrictions that were imposed on Palestinian workers from the West Bank and Gaza Strip in the aftermath of a recent wave of terrorist incidents. Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin announced the move Sunday after meeting with Palestine Liberation Organization Chairman Yasser Arafat. Joined by Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres, the leaders met at a villa in a Casablanca suburb shortly before Morocco's King Hassan officially opened a historic international conference to plan the economic future of the Middle East and North Africa. Rabin had ordered the closure of Gaza and the West Bank as a security measure to ease the fears of Israelis following the Oct. 19 suicide bus bombing in the heart of Tel Aviv that claimed the lives of 22 victims and lefl more than 40 iiyured. Despite the insistence of Israeli officials that the closure was a necessary step to prevent further terrorist attacks, Arafat had maintained that it represented economic warfare on the nascent Palestinian autonomy. With the closure preventing tens of thousands of Palestinians from working in Israel, Arafat had argued that it represented collective punishment of the Palestinian population for the actions of a single terrorist.

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New American Cardinals good friends of Jews By Debra Nussbaum Cohen NEW YORK, Oct. 31 (JTA) — The two American archbishops elevated to the rank of cardinal by Pope John Paul II this week are both considered good friends of the Jewish community. William Henry Keeler, archbishop of Baltimore, is the Vatican's chief spokesman in the United States and considered by Jews involved in JewishCatholic dialogue to be an ally with good access at the Vatican. His promotion to the College of Cardinals will only increase his access and influence in Rome, Raid sources. Adam Joseph Maida, the other new cardinal, is thr archbishop of Detroit and was centrally involved in the 1991 visit to tho United States of llip i-onlrovorBinl Cardinal Jo/.ff Olemp of Poland, who iiicl with .lowH here in iiii rfTiiri at riTonriliii Moil

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In 1989, Glemp gave a homily in Ceestochowa, in which he said that Jews control the international media, introduced Communism to Poland and got peaaanta drunk. Keeler, 63, and Maida, 64, were amonc 30 new cardinals worldwide appointed by the pope this week. In addition to being promoted to cardinal, Keeler was this week appointed to the PonUrical Council for Christian Unity, an umbrella body which includes the Vatican's Commission for Relations with the Jews, Keeler is currently president of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, and formerl chaired the Bishop's Committee on Ecunionical nn< Intcrroiigious Relations, Before heading th Conference, he also served as U.S. Catholics' epiS' opal moderator for Cotholic-Jewish relations

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Clinton offers hope JERUSALEM (JTA) — President Clinton concluded his trip to Israel last week with a visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Press RETURN for more; type NO to stop: Memorial, where he expressed the hope that the Jewish people will never Again "suffer and die because of their race Or their faith." Accompanied by Israeli President Ezer Weizman and Yad Vashem Chairman Avner Shalev, Clinton took part in a memorial ceremony at the Ohel Yizkor Memorial Hall, where the names of Nazi death camps are etched into the floor. During the ceremony last Friday, Clinton rekindled the Eternal Flame and laid a wreath at the symbolic grave for the 6 million Jews who perished in the Holocaust. The U.S. president put on a skullcap and bowed his head when Kaddish was recited for the victims of the Holocaust. Clinton then continued to the memorial for the 1.5 million children who perished in the Holocaust. Emerging from the dark chamber with its thousands of flickering lights, the president remarked that it was "an extremely moving experience." Clinton, who earlier in the week attended the historic signing of Israel's peace treaty with Jordan, inscribed a message of hope in the Yad Vashem visitors book. "Today we have come one step closer to the time when the people of Israel will live in peace with all of their neighbors.when the awful events of death and destruction memorialized here will be banished to the past," he wrote. Shalev, who has guided other world leaders through the halls of Yad Vashem, said later that Clinton had asked many questions about the Holocaust during the tour. "He was one of the more interested and warm visitors I have met," Shalev told reporters. Clinton toured Yad Vashem after attending an early morning breakfast with Weizman, following which he told reporters that he would not rule out the possibility of returning to the region soon to help move the peace process along.

By Debra Nussbaum Cohen DENVER (JTA)~The friends who traveled together to a conference recently on Muslim-Jewish relations made an unlikely threesome. Karen Danielson, a 30-year-old Orthodox Muslim, was covered head to toe in traditional garb: a silky black hyab pulled tightly around her head so only her face was exposed, and a gray jilbab, a shapeless, long-sleeved gown flowing to the tops of her feet. Sister Mary Ellen Coombe, a 47-year-old nun, was fair, tall and slim in her simple street clothes. And 64-year-old Esta Star, her white hair stylishly cut, was dressed in the elegantly casual clothes of comfortably monied suburbia. The three stayed together throughout the threeday conference, titled "Women, Families and Children in Islamic and Judaic Traditions." Despite the disparity in their religions, ethnicities and economic status, they are truly friends. They have gotten to know each other through what may be the country's best example of interreligious dialogue. They traveled together from Chicago, where they are the facilitators of a women-only MuslimCatholic-Jewish trialogue. Coombe and Star have known each other for several years through a Catholic-Jewish dialogue in which they are both involved — the nun through her

order, the Sisters of Sion, yrhich focuses on building Catholic-Jewish relations, and Star through her work as a lay leader of the American Jewish Committee's Chicago chapter. Danielson, who is a convert from Christianity to Islam and is married to a Palestinian Muslim, is the newcomer to thn interfaith conversation. She got to the group throug!! participation in the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago. _ She and four other Muslim women meet with flve Catholics and five J^s monthly at an airport hotel which is equidistant from their homes on different sides of the city. Their work and family lives are deeply different. Yet they have found a great deal to share as women, and as women of faith. Though the group has met only twice, some deep bonds have formed between the women, according to the three facilitators. "Slowly but surely you build trust," said Star. "It's a relationship that deepens as you go." The bond between the women was fostered by their response to the recent controversy over a greeting card put put by Recycled Greetings, a Chicago-based company. The get-well card, which featured a stereotypical sloe- eyed, veiled woman on the cover, included the line, "I hear you feel like Shi'ite. Don't Mecca big deal out of it."

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Men's Divisions meet for campaign briefing By Barbara Chandler, Federation public r|elations director

From left: Fred Simon, General Campaign chairman; Jerry Benjamin, guest speaker; and Michael Goldstein, Division 15 chairman.

From left: Fred Simon; Todd Simon, Division 20 chairman; Jerry Benjamin; David Gilinsky, Division 20 chairman; Richard Jacobson, Division 11 chairman; and Mike Abramson, Division 15 chairman.

From left: Guests Robin and Bob Loup with Mike and Barbara Platt and Tom and Mary Bernstein. Mr. Platt and Mr. Bernstein are Pacesetter Division Chairmen.

On Oct. 26 and 27, briefings were held for men who have volunteered to work as solicitors for the 1995 UJA/Federation Campaign in the Pacesetter Division and in Divisions 15 and 20. Robert E. Loup addressed the Pacesetter Campaign team at the home of Tom and Mary Bernstein. Tom Bernstein and Mike Platt are chairmen of the Pacesetter Division. Mr. Loup is president of a real estate construction development-management company in Denver. In addition to serving the Denver Jewish community as campaign chairman, Federation

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Stand and deliver By Barb Levitaa, Women's Division publicity

Rachel Shukert, Jason Hoberman, ^chel Jacobson, and Jeremy Evans are cast members of Central High School's fall musical, "Sweet Charity^" Public performances are Nov. 11 and 12. Tickets are available from cast members or by calling Central High, 557-3322. Ariel Shukert, 10, daughter of ^veva and Marty Shukert, has won third prize in Baker's Supermarket Annual Photo contest. The competition, co-sponsored by the Henry Doorly Zoo, was open to amateur photographers of all ages. Winning photos will be displayed at the zoo and may also be displayed in the stores.

From left: Thama Friedman, Irit Waldbaum From left: Laurie Remer-Phifer, Young and Susie Norton, Young Leadership chaii^ Women's chairman; Susan Friedman, Carol men. Katzman, Women's Division chairman; and Cindy Goldberg, Super Sunday chairman. The women present were privileged to heau" Irit Waldbaum from Denver, Women's Division consultant and a member of the National UJA Young Women's Leadership Cabinet, deliver an inspiring presentation on people giving to people. Mrs. Waldbaum is a motivator, an educator and a salesperson. The product she is selling is Jews in need. She explained that helping Jews in need is our obligation and responsibility. She passionately believes that it is important to From left: Women's Cabinet members Barb be a participating Jew and to perform the comPlatt, opening event; Barb Levi^an, publici- mandment of tzedakah — the giving of oneself ty; Phyllis Hoffatan, education; Linda Mann, and helping others. opening event; and Susie Mogil, publicity. Women's Division gifts range from $100 to $18,000. Every gift is essential to our communiWednesday, Oct. 16, 1994, the formal peace ty's campaign and every woman deserves to have between Israel and Jordan was signed. a personal solicitation that will inform her about Wednesday evening, members of the 1995 UJA/Federation Campaign Women's Division, where her dollars are going in the community. The Omaha Women's Division is proud of its including cabinet members, captains and workers, past and is very enthusiastic about the 1995 gathered at the home of Carol Katzman, full ef Campaign. hope and optimism.

Michael Linn, president of the Bureau of Jewish Education, was honored recently by the Council Bluffs Arts Council for his chairmanship of the Renaissance Faire of the Midlands. Debbie Eickholt, aerobics instructor and personal trainer at the JCC, was recently appointed the representative for AVIA International, a fitness performance, athletic shoe and apparel company. According to the announcement, Ms. Eickholt was selected from several midwest fitness professionals, based on her many credentials in the fitness industry.

Class of '45 plans reunion The Central High School class of 1945 is planning an upcoming reunion. However, according to Harry Alloy, addresses are needed for the following members: Sol Baumer, Jerome Beitle, Patti Morris Cooper, Milton Gendleman, Phyllis Greenberg Milenbach, Howard Rosenberg, and Claire Cassman Krasnow. Call Harry Alloy at 551-6871, or Harold Abrahamson at 393-1907.

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Hoagland, Christensen clash over 'Contract with America' By Morris Maline More than 100 members and guests of Temple Israel were presented with a mtuor disagreement on the Republican Contract with ,America during a Congressional Candidate forum Oct. 27. Second district Congressman Peter Hoagland, in response to a question, asserted that the call for a balanced budget amendment and line-item veto, and the proposed increase in defense spending — coupled with a tax cut— would require $1.6 trillion in the next five yeeuti. He suggested that Medicare and Social Security would be "devastated," and that Nebraska would lose $400 million in Medicare and $600 million in Social Security benefits. He added that the recipient of Social Security would suffer ah average loss of $1,899 per year. His challenger, Jon Christensen, called these estimates "outlandish figures...not accurate," asserting that the correct number was $147 billion over five years and that this amount would be realized by the beneficial content of the 'contract.' The format, moderated by Channel 7 newswoman Carol KloBs, called for Rep. Hoagland to answer questions for about 30 minutes, and then for Mr. Christensen to have an identical opportunity. Rep. Hoagland cited his experience as a parent, a veteran, a business manager, a legislator, and knowing the needs of the elderly as his qualifications for ofBce. He said the "burning issue" before the American public is that of deficit reduction, and he pointed to the success of the administration in correcting the mistakes of supply-side economics. Mr. Christensen said that while he would tend to vote as the m^'ority of Nebraskans want, he would respect the Constitution and thereby protect the rights of minorities. He said that Bob Wolfson, executive director, ADL/CRC, had sensitized him to such things as nativity scenes, and prayer in the schools. Mr. Christensen said that his efforts would be directed toward being hard on crime, the reduction of welfare, the granting of school vouchers, and empowering the people, rather than the government. Editor's Note: Although the Jewish Press, l>ecause of its non-profit status, does not endorse political candidates, we are allowed to report on the election campaigns. Our coverage encompasses three areas: We report on what candidates say when they appear before Jewish groups; we grant interviews to those candidates who request them and make themselves available to a JP representative, and we comment on subjects which we perceive to be of special interest to Jewish readers.

Jews and Muslims face hostility By Debra Nussbaum Cohen DENVER (JTA) — Beyond the mutual suspicion and hostility, there are issues on which Jews and MusUms can make conmion cause, representatives of the two groups said at a recent conference here. The conference on "Women, Families and Children in Islamic and Judaic Traditions," held Oct. 23-26, was primarily an academic one. Professors of Islamic and Judaic studies, anthropologists and ethnographers, all presented papers on their own topics of expertise. They spoke, for example, about "The Status of Sephardic Women in Salonika in the Period of 19th Century Modernization" and "Gendering and Engendering in the post-Independence Novel in Islamic Senegal." More pragmatic issues were addressed in a session titled "Muslim-Jewish Dialogue: Strategic Ways to Proceed." According to Rabbi A. James Rudin, director of interreligious affairs for the American Jewish Committee, the American Jewish community and the emerging Muslim community in the United States should work together on public policy issues of mutual benefit. They include: issues under the bioethics rubric, like assisted suicide, organ transplant and surrogate parenting; pubUc education; immigration and bigotry. There is also a joint stake in fighting "the exclusivist agenda of the religious right, whose leaders want to make this a Christian America," said Rudin. "We have to say as loud as we can that Jews and Muslims belong in America and that America belongs to us," he said. Salam al-Maryati, director of the Los Angelesbased Muslim Public Affairs Council, spoke at the same session about the sense of vulnerability and victimization that Muslims feel in America, where the terms Muslim, Arab and terrorist tend to be considered synonymous. The Muslim community in the United States is relatively young and small, about one-third the size of the Jewish community here. "We are where the Jewish community was 100 years ago, with our handicaps, fears and prejudices," said Maryati, who left the conference early to join President Clinton's entourage to the peace treaty signing between Jordan and Israel on Wednesday. Maryati said there is a widespread perception among American Muslims that Jews control the media and politics, and "that the Jews are out to attack Islam."

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BBYO's weekend in St. Louis Jewish Book Fair to feature By Shana Novak, Burke High School events, book sale, at JCC

Jewish Press intern Freshman and Sophomore members of Omaha's B'nai B'rith Youth Organization recently packed their bags and headed for St. Louis, Mo. New members and anyone wishing to expand their BBYO knowledge had the opportunity to spend the weekend learning leadership skills, BBYO traditions, officer election processes and how to run meetings. Teens from the Mid-America Region of Omaha, Kansas City, St. Louis, and Columbia, Mo., all participated. The convention started oflFwith Shabbat services. Only the service wasn't normal, it was a 'blind awareness" Friday night and all the participants wore a blindfold throughout the service so they could experience what it was like not being able to see. Next, with lots of Halloween spirit, members from the four cities journeyed through a custommade haunted house in the woods. Saturday morning, services were held again, only this time, teens could see what was going on. All through the day, teens not only learned a lot about BBYO, but also had a lot of fun. "While we learned, they made it fun so we would want to learn!" said freshman AZA#1 member Jeff Katzman. Local teens seemed to agree the weekend was a success. Friends and basic BBYO skills were the favorite parts of their weekend. For the freshman, especially, the convention . introduced them to the world of B'nai B'ritii Youth Organization. "The convention was so helpful to me," freshman Ediar member Lisa Pitlor said. "Now I understand what BBYO is all about". The convention had a lasting effect on those teens who already knew how BBYO worked but wanted to learn more. "It's amazing-I still find myself thinking about the things I learned and the people I met even today," sophomore Andy Itkin sedd. Kari Epstein, a freshman also from Ediar, was enlightened, you might say. "I met a lot of new people at the convention, but most of all, I won't be lost at the weekly meetings now!" The convention weekend took a lot of planning and work but from the answers of local teens, it was all worth it. Lessons were taught and traditions were passed down, and now Omaha teens have a better understanding of how BBYO works.

Book Sale will run from Sun., Nov. 6, through Wed., Nov. 30. Book Discussion: Tburs., Nov. 17, 1 p.m.— Educator Gloria Kaslow will lead a discussion on "Her Face in the Mirror," a new collection of writings, edited by Faye Moskowitz, exploring Jewish mothers and daughters. Community Lecture & Reception:--Dr. Kenneth W. Stein of Emory University, an authority on the history of modern Israel and the ArabIsraeli conflict, will be guest speaker. Community Luncheon: Wed., Nov. 30, noon—featuring editor Faye Moskow^itz on her new collection 'Her Face in the Mirror." Youth Department Chanukah Program: Sat. Bible Quiz Contest: Sun., Dec. 11, 2-4 p.m., for Jewish High-School students. For designated hours of sale or more information, stop in or call the Federation Library, 334-8200, ext. 230.

JFS and ORT plan food distribution Jewish Family Service and Women's American ORT are preparing for the Hanukkah Food Distribution Project for local Jewish families in need. This year's project will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Members of the community may participate by donating kosher, non-perishable food and placing it in the Tzedakah box in the firont lobby. Hanukkah related items such as candles, dreidels, etc. are also appropriate as donations and can be placed in the Tzedakah box. Jewish Family Service would like to remind members of the community that there is still time to donate gifts to Project Dreidel, the Hanukkah gift distribution project for local families in need. People cap get involved by bringing their gift, wrapped and tagged with the gift contents and the child's sex and age, to the JFS ofBce no later than Friday, Nov. 25. A gift of Jewish content such as a book, game or puzzle that can be purchased in a synagogue gift store, or cash donations are also acceptable. For further information, call Glen Fineman, 3302024. •--•^fliK'fi-^r-r

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