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Abba Eban's story is Israel's story By Barbara Chandler, Federation public relations director
As the 1995 UJA/Federation Campaign moves into its final weeks, solicitors are busy calling donors, the chairmen are mailing letters of appreciation, and plans for the community event with guest speaker Ambassador Abba Eban are being finalized. Many people remember hearing Abba Eban's stirring speeches in the United Nations on behalf of the struggling state of Israel. But his story is greater than just his years as an ambassador. Abba Eban's life story is truly Israel's life story, from infancy to the present day. In anticipation of Ambassador Eban's visit to Omaha, I began to read his book, "Personal Witness: Israel Through My Eyes." When Abba Eban was just an infant, his mother, who worked for the Zionist Office in London, was called to Chaim Weizman's office one November night in 1917 to translate a newly-written document, "The Balfour Declaration," into French and Russian. The document pledged Britain's support of the Zionist movement. Twenty-two years later, a young Abba Eban came to that same office to serve as political secretary for Chaim Weizman. In the book, Abba Eban writes about his memories as Ambassador of Israel on the day that the state was recognized as a member of the United Nations. "My hands still retain the feel of the rope with which I pulled the flag to its mast on May 11, 1949. I knew that in that moment the status and identity of the Jewish people were instantaneously transformed." The list of international leaders who met with Abba Eban over the years is impressive, but few
people have had the opportunity to gain personal insight into those leaders as people, and then share that perspective so eloquently. For example, he describes a meeting he participated in between Golda Meir and U.N. Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold, during which tension ran high. "Her directness clashed excruciatingly with his subtlety. I have never been in a room with two people whose aversion for each other was more intense." Such observations make Abba Eban's story much more than just historical fact; they add a human dimension that makes the stories intensely meaningful and compelling. But his views aren't limited to the history of the From left: Gila Drazen, Michael Kricsfeld, 1940'8 and 50's. Abba Eban puts the Middle East Rachael Slosburg and Beth Shyken. peace process into present day context, writing, "The idea that national freedom is indispensable for Bosnia Herzegovina while military rule is reasonable for the Palestinian people defies all logic. Since 1967 the issue has always been how to reconcile Israeli security with Palestinian freedom. By Jo Carroll This cannot be achieved without an integrative Friends and family gathered to watch the participrocess in the relations between the peoples that pants in the Henry Monsky Lodge B'nai B'rith's inhabit the Land of Israel." Each donor who makes a gift to the campaign will Ninth Annual Bible Quiz held in the Jewish receive a letter of appreciation fi*om the campaign Community Center's theater Sunday afternoon. After nearly two hours of questions and answers, chairmen and a postcard, to be returned to the Federation as soon as possible, regarding seating four winners were declared. Rachael Slosburg, for the community event. All donors who increase daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Slosburg, took their gifts by Dec. 31 may request reserved seating first place and will receive a $500 scholarship. She tickets by returning the postcards. There will also is a freshman at Central High School. be seating on a space-available basis. Michael Kricsfeld, son of Dr. and Mrs. Barry Those who have not been contacted about their Kricsfeld, placed second and will receive a scholarpledges or for information, call the Federation ship of $300. Beth Shyken, daughter of Dr. and office at 334-8200, ext. 247. Mrs. Paul Shyken, won a third-place scholarship of $200, and Gila Drazen, daughter of Rabbi and Mrs. Paul Drazen, placed fourth with a $100 scholarship. The scholarships can b6 used for college expenses The program began with an announcement by Carol Katzman, Women's Division Chairman, that or an approved trip to Israel. The Bible Quiz took on a new format this year. the newly-formed Chai/Pomegranate Division now has 62 members and the Lion of Judah Division Each contestant had the opportunity to answer a has 38 members, including two new members this series of questions worth 10, 20 or 30 points. After year. each round of questions, the students went to podiWithin the Lion of Judah Division, four women uma to answer a bonus question. They could wager increased their gifts to join two others as Ruby the points they had accumulated on the correctness Lions, and the division has one Sapphire Lion. of their answer to an unknown question. Mrs. Fink and Mrs. Lurie are well-known speakAfter hearing the question, they had 30 seconds ers for UJA, but this was the fu^st event at which to write their answers on chalk boards that were they spoke together as mother and daughter. Using a dialogue format, they discussed Mrs. Fink's life held up to the audience. The final round consisted of each of the winners aa a young woman in France before World War II and how life changed for her and her small children from the two preliminary rounds and the next five highest scorers regardless of the round they partic after the war, in which she lost her husband. They shared memories of times when food was pated in. scarce and how Mrs. Fink worked with the Joint Gloria Kaslpw asked the questions, repeatinfj Distribution Committee. She came to the United them if necessary. Ron Gordon was the timekeeper States to raise funds and her first speaking engage- As tlie point scale increased, the quiz became mor ment was in Omaha. She shared the speaking plat- difficult, often resulting in throopnrt questions. form with Eleanor Roosevelt. Mrs. Kanlow conferred with Rabbis P'riedman and (Continued on page 4) Stiel and Cantor Berkovils conreniirig the correctness of the answers given by the contestants. S Lois Epstein kept tallies on u blackboard while scores went up or down, depending on whether the question was answered correctly and how many points hod been wagered. Stan Mitchell informed the audience of the rules and regulations before the contest began. Steve Riekes relayed the point information to the audience during the quesUon-and-answer periods. Otlier students participating in the contest were Sandi Epstein, left, and Zoe Riekea, right, Melissa Katzman, Josh Katelman, Jmsia Kiiegar, present Pomegranate pins to, from left, Naomi Leiterowitz, Jeff Shyken, David Shrago, Jtff Margo Riekes, Phyllis Hoffman and Eve Shapiro and David Kas*. All received eertiflcai Simon. participation.
Women's major gifts event By Barbara Chandler Federation public relations director Members of the Chai/Pomegranate and Lion of iJudah Divisions of the 1995 UJA/Federation
Ruth Nogg (center), with lonfftime friend Paulette Fink (rlshl), and Mr*. Fink's •daughter, Francelyne Lurie. Women's Division Campaign ei\joyed a very moving, heartwarming and sometimeB tearful story of dedication to Jewish continuity from two very special women — Paulette Fink and her daughter, Francelyne Lurie. They were Uie guest speakers at the m^jor donors luncheon recently at Highland Country Club. Snowy weather did not affect the excellent turnout of 60 women, many of them mothers and daughters. The event was chaired by Sondi Epstein and Zoe Riekci, Chai/Pomegranate Division Chairmen.
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HARRIET KATZ MARANTZ Services for Harriet Katz Marantz, formerly of Omaha, were held Dec. 14 at Beth El Synagogue. She died Dec. 13 at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home at the age of 70. Survivors include three daughters: Susan Katz of Fountain Valley, Calif., Carol Hirsch and Mindy Marantz, both of San Francisco; two sons, David Katz and Steven Marantz; a sister, Gerry Romanik of Dallas; and eight grandchildren. Mrs. Marantz was past president of the National Council of Jewish Women, Omaha Section, and also served on the board of directors of the Beth El Synagogue Sisterhood. In 1963, her first husband, Omaha businessman Louis Katz, died in an automobile accident. She married Robert Marantz and the family moved to Palm Desert, Calif, in 1973. SANDRA KELLER Services for Sandra Keller were held Nov. 25 in Lincoln. She died Nov. 23 at the age of 40. Survivors include her husband, Michael; two daughters, Leah and Jessica; her mother, Sally Arenson of Lincoln; four brothers, Bruce Arenson of Syracuse, N.Y., James Arenson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, George Arenson of Lincoln, and John Arenson of Lisle, 111.; a sister, Lucy Bowers of Lincoln; grandmother Anna Arenson of Waterloo, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews. DR. ERWIN WTTKIN Services for Dr. Erwin Witkin were held Nov. 27 at Chizuk Amuno Cemetery in Baltimore. He died Nov. 23 at the age of 68. Survivors include his wife, Helen; two sons, Robert of Baltimore and Dr. Gary Witkin of Newark, Del.; two grandsons; one granddaughter; and two sisters, Ann Shenfeld of Sherman Oaks, Calif, and Esther DolgofT of Omaha.
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Mrs. Paul Aiperaon announces the engagement of her daughter, Carol Ann, also the daughter of the late By Lisa Glazer Paul Alperson, to MOSCOW (JTA) — About 50 Jewish families are David Michael Porter, stranded in Grozny, the capital of the breakaway son of Mr. and Mrs. republic of Chechnya, where the threat of a Edward Porter of Russian civil war is looming, according to the Overland Park, Kan. Jewish Agency for Israel. Ms. Alperson is a Russian troops and tanks stormed the republic graduate of Duke over the weekend but stopped just short of the capiUniversity with a tal. Amid fears of a violent military confrontation, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Ph.D. in Organizational Jewish leaders here and abroad are worrying about how to protect and evacuate the few remaining Behavior. She is the granddaughter of the late Arthur and Jews in the highly volatile region. "All roads are blocked, but at the first opportune Esther Qendler and the late Hyman and Gusta ty thoy will leave, The conditions there are ve AlperiHin. theS Mr. Porter is a graduate of the University of very bad," said Alia Levy, a deputy director at the; Kansas with a Bachelor of Science degree in Jewish Agency in Jerusalem. "Thoy didn't leave already because they had problems with their famiBusiness Administration. He is the grandion of the late Allen and Lillian lies or their property, and now they are very sorry Porter and the late Jack and Rachael Cohen of about it." Levy said that a number of Jewish refugees have Pittsburg. escaped to Nalchik, a city in a nearby republic. An April 8 wrddinfT nt Temple Israel is planned.
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The creative writer differs in style from the philosopher or the historian or the expositor of a scientific theory. The latter group tries to explain as simply as possible, and as clearly, what they have to say. The purpose is exposition, explaining. The creative writer, on the other hand, is eager to make the reader see beneath the surface for himself, and determine character or motivation. It is here that we find the author of the stories of Joseph and his brothers. There is so much that is noble about Joseph that we prefer not to see the flaws in his character. The Egyptians thought of him as the man responsible for the salvation of Egypt. The average fanner, during seven years of plenty, thinks prosperity is forever. It was Joseph the statesman-economist who saved Egypt. Rabbinic Judaism thought of Joseph as Yoseph haZaddik, Joseph the Righteous, largely b.ised on his rejection of the advances of Potiphar's wife — and, of course, his forgiving his brothers the evil they had done to him. Joseph met both of these situations with a "religious" attitude. When I was still a child, my Hebrew teacher, a maskil, pointed out that Joseph did not bother to inform his father that he was alive and well, and in later years that he was viceroy of Egypt. His was an agonizing struggle between loyalty to family and the opportunity for him and his sons to be Egyptian royalty. And now here, as Jacob's life approaches its end, Joseph is told "your father is ill." Come now! Didn't Joseph visit his father often enough to know that? Was Goshen too far? Was it too inconvenient to visit, since he was so busy as Secretary of Agriculture?, Or had he done enough already for Father and brothers? And the two sons: Jacob recognizes Joseph, although "his eyes were dim with age." But he has to ask who the two boys are. When he is told they are Joseph's sons, he "adopts" them and blesses them. Had the sons never visited their old grandfather? Were they a little bit ashamed of this plebeian shepherd from Canaan? After all, their other grandfather was Priest of On, what we might today call an "archbishop." Perhaps he had offered the boys high positions in Egyptian religion when they grew up. Am I making too much of the phrase, "Your father is ill?" Is there an implication of neglect of this doddering old man? How do you read it? What do you make of it?
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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.m. 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, the first and third Saturday at 11 a.m. K'tantan (program for kindergarten, first, second and third grades) meets the first and third Saturday at 11 a.m. TSS (Torah Siddur Skills) at 10 a.m. Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services, 4:40 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. Kids Kabbalat Shabbat Kids Kabbalat Shabbat for children six and under, and families, will be held Friday at 7 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat will follow. Bar Mitzvah Year of Cantor Berkovits Cantor Emil Berkovits will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah Year at Shabbat morning services Saturday. A kiddush luncheon will follow the service. Sisterhood Cookbook The Sisterhood Cookbook "Just Desserts" is available at Beth El. Cost is $6.95. B'NAI ISRAEL The RECONSTRUCTIONIST CONGREGATION 322-4705 Services led by Rabbi Ruth Ehrenstein and congregants. For information on any activities, call 322-4705. FRIDAY: Services at 7:30 p.m. at the Omaha location. SATURDAY: Havdalah adult study session, "Jewish Marriage Contract," 5 p.m., followed by pottuck dinner and Havdalah service, 6:30 p.m., at the home of Paul and Debbie Simon, 2512 S. 153rd Circle. For directions, call 330-3596, or the rabbi at 697-1660. FRIDAY, Dec. 23: Friday night services at 618 Mynster St. at 7:30 p.m.
B'NAI JESHURUN 20th and South Streets Lincoln, NE 68502 435-8004 Services are officiated by Cantor Michael Weisser. FRIDAY: Shabbat evening service at 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY: Torah study and service at 10 a.m. SUNDAY: Hebrew school, 9 a.m.; Religious school, 10 a.m.
TlFKKKin ISIIAKL 3219 Sheridan Blvd. Lincoln. NE 68502 423-8569 Services am conducted by Rabbi Stanley M. Rosenbaum Minyans on Mondays and Thursdays at 7:15 a.m. FRIDAY: Light candles no later thon 4:43 p.m. Services start nl 8 p.m. * SATURDAY: Services start iil lt:30 a.m. •!r. Congregation ai 10:15 o.m.
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BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE 1502 No. 52nd Street ' Omaha, NE 68104 - 556-6288 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 4:40 p.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 Sisterhood. Babysitting service provided by Sisterhood. Lesson with the rabbi at 3:40p.m. Mincha is at 4:40 p.m. Shalosh Seudot, Ma'Ariv and Havdalah conclude the services. SUNDAY: Morning services at 9 a.m, Breakfast and a study session with Rabbi Friedman follow the service. Senior NCSY study session with Rabbi David Kaye. Evening services at 4:40 p.m. WEDNESDAY: A class in Practical Judaism with Rabbi David Kaye, 7:30 p.m. at the synagogue. WEEKDAYS: Services at 7 a.m. and 4:40 p.m. Lunch 'n Learn Lunch 'n Learn will be held Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. Call the synagogue office for location and lunch order. Sisterhood Gift Shop Open every Sunday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and by appointment. Sisterhood "Bingo and Lunch" Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the synagogue. For reservations, call Bernice Cohen at 558-3423.
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Beth Israel to sponsor • coffee night and luncheon By Carol Katzman ^ Beth Israel Synagogue will once again feature the musical talents of Rabbi Joseph Friedman and Donald Gerber Saturday night, Dec. 24, 7:30 p.m., at the synagogue. Cost for the 'Coffee House' is $5 per person and includes hors d'oeuvres and desserts, as well as duets, solos and instrumental music. For babysitting arrangements, call Melissa Friedman at 5517965. The third Rosh Chodesh luncheon will follow Shabbat services on Dec. 31. The celebration com-«| memorates the new month of Shevat, which startfl Jan. 2. Melissa Friedman, Julee Katzman and Susie Shyken are chairmen for the event, which features traditional cholent, among other dishes provided. Cost is $6.60 for adults, $4 for children ages 2and $1.50 for children under age 2. For reservations for either event, call Beverl^ irj| Franklin at 334-7366, or send checks to the syna-' gogue. 1502 No. 52nd St., Omaha 68104.
PERSONAL The family of Lori Sweet wishes to thank friends and relatives for the cards and all the many kind expressions of sympathy. A special thank you to Rabbi Drazen, Rabbi Azriel and Cantor Berkovits.
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Letter to the Editor To the EditoR > Whenever I flip through the flash cards that 1 have stored in the back of my mind on Hafez alAssad, the ghostly imagW of Joseph Stalin seems to intrude. Maybe it's that avuncular disposition, that sphinx-like leer that both men had that helps explain that chimeric iliontage that forms in the back of my mind. But it is more than demeanor that pairs these t^o men. Characterologically, except for time and place, they are practically clones of each other. Stalin, who played a negligible role in the Russian Revolution, became the secretary-general of the communist party five years after the
(Continued from page 1) At the time, her daughter, Francelyne, was' s'onK^ revolution. Assad's ascent was no less meteoric. In 1963, he was a junior officer in they Syrian Air two years old. The' trip Force and three years later, he was the minister of three-month defens^. Stalin, who came from a minor Soviet turned into two years. republic, was a Georgian in a Russian matrix. Mother and daughter Assad is an Alawite in a Sunni-dominated Syria.' remembered the pain Stalin liquidated an entire generation of Russian when Mrs. Fink ^ lHyE »-^ '•;•! '"^ revolutionaries. Assad assassinated or exiled every returned to France, founding member of the Ba'ath party. Both men and her little girl did used the state apparatus to institute a reign of ter- not know who she was. ror. Stalin corrupted the meaning of Soviet social- Eventually, she moved ism by signing a pact with Nazi Grermany on the to the llnited States and ,_„ i u i .^ • i eve of World War II. Assad has discarded, whenev- with^. her , children . , Joan Lehr, left, is welcontinued to work as a „„„gj ^^ ^ ^^^ Lion of er it was convenient, every tenet that is venerated salaried fund-raiser judah by Andl Kaviteh, (Continued on page 13) for UJA. She noted chairman. that later in hfe, when she remarried, she was able to fulfill "the dream of my life." She became a volunteer, continuing to travel, raising funds for UJA. Mrs. Lurie talked about what it was like for her to grow up living in a Jewish home, observing Jewish rituals, celebrating Jewish holidays and not really understanding why they did all these things. "When I came to the United States from France, I didn't know what it meant to be Jewish." With her mother traveling most of the time, family life was often difficult. Today, Mrs. Lurie continues her mother's tradition of fund-raising for UJA. She has six children of her own and felt it was important to raise them with the same Jewish values, rituals and celebrations, but the question of 'why continued to haunt her. The answer, she suggests, comes from passing on the traditions and values. "That is what continuity really means — learning, yourself, while you pass it on to your children." As Mrs. Lurie concluded her remarks, everyone in the room, especially her mother, was deeply moved when she announced, "I'm going to tell you something that my mother doesn't even know about. In a few months I will have a Bat Mitzvah."
MISSION:*' Untitied By Terri Zacharia Shalom Mission participant EAs:you can see, this story has no title. 1 couldn't decide on just one title to express my feelings on my first trip to Israel. As my story unfolds, hopefully, you will understand this dilemma. Dick and I decided to take a trip to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary, and we heard about the Shalom Mission. Dick had gone on a mission about 12 years ago, and I had always talked about going to Israel someday. Friends who had been to Israel encouraged me to go. They spoke with such love in the.ir hearts and in their eyes when they described the land of Israel. They all felt it was indescribable until you experienced it. I decided it was time for me to find out for myself Ou Oct. 2, I climbed aboard El Al Airlines to begin a journey that will remain in my heart forever. When I stepped onto the plane, I thought I was already in Israel. People were kibitzing in the aisles, and men were praying in the back of the airplane as though they were at the Wall in Jerusalem. As we stepped off the plane in Israel, the first words our guide spoke were "Welcome Home." I was about to begin my journey, following our guides, Alex and Moshe, from Eilat in the south and continuing northward through the country of Israel. We made plans to renew our wedding vows while in Israel. Rabbi Friedman would perform the ceremony. I carried invitations for the mission participants, and I took the white wedding suit that I was married in to Israel with me. We were married in the evening on the cruise ship Maya on the Red Sea. The sky was clear and the lights of Israel, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt could be seen from the deck of our ship. A prayer shawl, attached to four poles held high above our heads, fluttered in the breeze. Twentyfive years came together in one single moment on the Red Sea in Israel. I was truly a Jewish bride. Rabbi Friedman played his guitar as we celebrated with ringing and dancing. All of a sudden, there were fireworiu in the sky (to celebrate the opening in Eilat of a sporting event). What a grand way to end a perfect evening!
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Dick and Terri Zacharia at the IsraeliEgyptian border. When we arrived in Jerusalem, we stopped at Mt. Scopus. We stood there together, a mission of people from Omaha and other communities, overlooking the city of Jerusal°"i at dusk. The tears began to flow — tears of happiness and tears of sadness. Those tears continued to flow for the remainder of the journey. Everyone on the mission soon became one happy family. Together we sang, we laughed, we cried, we ate, we listened and we schlepped through this wonderful land. It was the best way to see Israel for the first time. Everything was so well organized. Our guides were the best; their wisdom and knowledge, along with the passion in their hearts, was contagious. I never stopped marveling at the sights I saw and the things I did. Everywhere I looked it was a "Kodak moment!* I felt 80 at home in Israel. Our support is truly needed by the people of Israel. As our guide, Alex, said, "We can't survive without you, and you will not be able to survive without us." Israel is definitely our insurance policy. As we traveled through this beautiful land, I thought back to our Jewish beginnings. The Jewish people were always on the run, always being driven from their homes Marching for a peaceful resting place. My hope ia that we, as Jews, can stop running. I pray that we can stay in one place, this wonderful land of larael, now and forever in peace.
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Oldtimers Review By Harry Paskowitz Art Grossman moderated the Earlybirds discussion group. ' Harry Schulman informed us that he had attended the Hal Daub-Brenda Council mayoral debate at the Jewish Community Center. He was particularly impressed by Ms. Council. Dr. Milton Margolin agreed with her view that capital punishment is not an issue in this election and that items sucl> as garbage collection and crime are among the mpst important problems. Art added that juvenile criminals must realize that the badge and the "smokestack" (gun) of the police must prevail. Sam Kaplan mentioned the Daumer slaying. Charlie Fellman brought up the immigration problem. The ensuing discussion included Proposition 187, immigration sponsorship and field workers. Sam Epstein cited that Spanish is the predominant langu'age in some sections of this country. Art Grossman briefed us on a Chicago Tribune article expressing voter concern over the Hispanic population growth. Art spoke about term limitations and that 22 states now have them. He also informed us that the Douglas County Treasurer's Office has hiad the same group of officials for about 40 years and that it certainly needs a change. The meeting closed with a talk on GATT and world tariff reform. Sam Kaplan presided at the holiday luncheon and thanked the servers and ARA. Motzi was by Sam Epstein and benschen by Harry Schulman. Dr. Margolin lit the candles for the third day of Chanukah. Sam Kaplan read the hospital report, which included Dorothy Kovner, Ellen Albin, Irvin Zeigman and Frieda Leficowitz. Lester Waxman gave the treasurer's report and reminded us of dues payments. We stood in memoriam for Norman Pitlor. The YES Choral Group performed Hatikvah and several other melodies.
BBYO to expand camping programs The Camping Services Department of BBYO has announced they are expanding program opportunities for the 1995 summer season. For teens 14-17, "BBYO Teen Wheels West" is planned. Starting in Denver, they will tour, camp, raft, climb, horseback ride and sightsee through Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, California and Arizona. The second new program is a backpacking experience through Israel, "The Israel Camping Experience," or "ICE," is open to Jewish youth ages 16-18. The third new program is a four-week equestrian school and riding program in Israel. It is open to teens ages 15-18 with some English riding experience. Membership in BBYO is not a requirement for participation. For information, call toll free at 1-800-803-2267.
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Caryn Rifkin and Saul Davis received President's awards at the November meeting of the Jewish Federation Board of Directors. Mrs. Rifkin received an award for her work on behalf of the Klutznick Symposium. Mr. Davis' award was in recognition of his efforts in establishing an exercise program for senior citizens at the JCC. Jane Rips, who was unable to attend the meeting, also was recognized for her work on the Mordecai Rosenstein exhibit and event.
Marriage W.O.W. (Women of Worth) met recently at the home of Eunie Denenberg for their monthly Rosh Chodesh luncheon. The women meet to discuss Jewish issues as they relate to women. Front row, from left: Lourdes Ocanto, Willie Ross, Shani Katzman, and Limor Hazi; back row, from left: Eunie Denenberg, Margie Alperson, Bella Eisenberg and Noemi Abisror.
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Foreign aid WASHINGTON (JTA) — Despite widespread fears that Israel will suffer a cut in foreign aid under a Republican-controlled legislature, Congress' new point man on aid has proposed protecting the entire Middle East from any reduction inAmerican assistance. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Foreign Operations in the new Congress, unveiled hia vision of a new foreign aid program recently.
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By Bemle Mosow As Freddie Kruger says on those TV horror movies, Tm back!" I had no, intention of an autumn vacationi but what started as a tiny "kvetch" got to be what is known in the south as 'th^ miseries.' It is all past now and to celebrate, Jack and I went to Minneapolis for Thanksgiving and, more importantly, for the Bat Mitzvah of one of our grandchildren. Those of you who are grandparents know how special those events are. It is testimony to how well we raised their mother/father. Remember that was the kid you thought would never "straighten up and fly right" — the one who ; brought on your premature gray hairs and wrinkles — the one who never hung up his/her clothes or kept the roonn clean — the one you thought had a telephone growing from the ear. Well, be of good heart. When your grandchildren reach that time in their lives when they are recognized as adult Jews and are able to take part in rehgious rituals, you realize that their parents (one of whom is your kid) must have learned something from you. A deep sigh is permissable when that youngster is on the bemah. Every grandparent who has gone through this knows what I mean. Jack and I weathered the Minnesota snowstorm and now we eu-e happily home again in the warmth of Lincoln. Aah! Now about activities on the homefront. On Dec. 11 at Tifereth Israel, the Medical Organization branch of Hadassah hosted their program for the donors to HMO. Ruth Goldenberg was chairman. The Israeli supper was designed to suit everyone's diet and appetite. Entertainment was provided by the Lincoln Folk Dance Group. CORRECTION In the ad in the Hanukkah issue of the Jewish Press, the locations for Stride Rite Footwear should have read: Harvey Oaks Plaza, and 635 N. 98th St. in Clocktower Village.
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The "20's and 30"8 Spring Mission to Israel" already has 45 registered participants and a waiting list! At a meeting recently, Jewish adults between the ages of 23 and 40 had the opportunity to get information about the itinerary and register for the mission, which will take place April 27 through May 7. Mission chairmen are Sheri and Mike Abramson, Sandi and Ed Fried, Sharon and Jeff Kirshenbaum, Trenton Magid, Jennifer Rubin, and Heidi and Scott Schneiderman. "The registration was very exciting and encouraging," commented Mrs. Schneiderman. "We didn't expect such a large turnout. We were also very pleased with the range of ages." Mrs. Abramson remarked, "It's wonderful to have so many young people interested in going to Israel. We extend our thanks to the Foundations and the Federation for making it affordable." "It was an amazing turnout," added Mrs. Fried. "The fact that we have a waiting list indicates the level of excitement about this mission." The committee hopes to secure more funding so everyone on the waiting list will be able to go. "A trip like this builds a community of friendships," Mrs. Fried continued. "We will come back ready to work together to maintain what we have in Omaha and to build for the future of our Jewish community,."
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Jewjjh Proaa
December 16,19M
Three menorahs vandalized I
By Marcia Kay Washington Jewinh Week WASHINGTON (JTA) — Three menorah displayB were vandalized in Richmond, Va,, during the last few nights of Chanukah. A menorah on private property supported by Chabad-Lubavitch in Richmond has been destroyed. Its lights were broken and the entire structure tip|}ed over. Two more menorahs, one at the Jewish Community Center in Richmond, erected,in conjunction with Chabad-Lubavitch, and one at Knesset Beth Israel, an Orthodox synagogue, also were vandalized.
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Shalom Mission reunion Participants of the Shalom Community Mission gathered for a reunion recently at the home of mission chairman Harriet Slusky. Photographs were shared (left), and memories were rekindled as participants watched themselves on a videotape taken by Sheldon Perelman during the mission
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Militant gets death sentence
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By Hugh Orgel (JTA) — The decision by a military court to impose a death sentence against an Islamic militant terrorist has revived a debate over the death penalty here. Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin has voiced his opposition to the death sentence handed down recently against Said Badarneh, a West Bank resident who was convicted of playing a key role in the April 13 suicide bombing of a bus in the central Israeli town of Hadera. "It would be a mistake to carry out a death sen-
tence," Rabin said, but a number of right-wing legislators urged that the sentence be carried out. The only person ever executed in Israel was Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann, who was hanged in 1962. Another accused Nazi collaborator, John Demjanjuk, was sentenced to death in Israel in 1988. But the Israeli Supreme Court vacated the decision last year, finding reasonable doubt that Demjanjuk was the man known as "Ivan the Terrible" of Treblinka, which cleared the way for Denyanjuk to return to the United States.
1995 UJn/F€D€RRTION CflMPflIGN COA/IMUNITV €V€NT February 9, 1995
"I cannot do anything less than transmit"to others something of what I have seen and what I have heard and what I have done and what I have felt."
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Ambassador Abba Eban ^All members of the Omaha Jewish community who make their pledges to the 1995 UJA/Federation Campaign by Decemb 31,1994 with an increase over last year's gift will receive reserved seating tickets for the event. Those whose pledges have not been made by December 31 or who have not increased their gift are welcome to,be sealed on a space available basis. In ackrK>wledgement and apprecialk)n of the community's support for the campaign, the program book for this event will Include recognition of spor^sors and special guests as well as recognition of dor>ors to the 1995 UJA/Federation Campaign. Donors who do not wish to have their names included In the book will be given to opportunity to notify the Federation office.
COMMUNITY EVENT SPONSORS
GENERAL CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIRMEN
WOMEN'S DIVISION CO-CHAIRMEN
Maxina and Joe Kirshenbaum Nancy and Hartan Noddle
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