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College of Jewish Learning plans spring semester The Spring Semester of the CJL Jewish Studies Institute will start on Monday, Feb. 20 and go • through Monday, March 27, from 7:30 - 9:20 p.m. The first hour, 7:30 - 8:20 p.m., will feature a course on Jewish Medical Ethics with Rabbi David I. Kaye, the Jewish Chaplain at OfTutt Air Force Base. The course will delve into Orthodox Judaism's point of view on A.I.D.S., infertility, abortion, terminal illness, fetal tissue research and feminism. Also at 7:30 p.m., there will be a new course on Jewish Mysticism with Donald Schwartz, humanities coordinator for cooperative education internships at Peru State College. The course will explore the history of Jewish mysticism, the mystics, the Zohar and the Jewish concept of the world to come. The second hour, from 8:30 to 9:20 p.m., will feature a course on Film and the Holocaust with Rabbi Dr. Richard Freund. The course will explore the use of film in understanding the Holocaust. Dr. Freund is professor of philosophy and religion at the University of Cheers for Nebraska - In Israel... A number of Nebraskans and former Nebraskans met in Nebraska at Omaha. Finally, from 8:30 - 9:20 p.m., there will be a new Jerusalem recently to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Harry and Annie Allen, formerly of Lincoln. Back row, Naomi Graetz, Michael Graetz, Ervin Simon, Aryeh Breslow, Gail course on Jewish Roots from the shtetl to New York Wishnow, Miriam Allen Kluska, Max Neiden, Annette and Reuben Freeman. Next row, to Omaha with Seth Bornstein and Dr. Oliver Jonathan Duitch, Miriam Simon, Ann Breslow, Mary Fellman, Debra Allen, Morris Allen, Pollak. Mr. Bornstein, a native of New York, used to Harry and Annie Allen, Joel Allen. Annette and Reuben Freeman had resided in Lincoln conduct walking tours of the Lower East Side of when he was a post-doctoral student in physics at UNL. New York, where the Jewish immigrants first settled. The course will view Jewish life in Europe, arrival in New York City, immigrant culture, housing and economics. Jewish Family Service announces "Rekindle the The Jewish immigrant experience in Omaha Fire," a dialogue with the Omaha area pulpit rab- from the 1920'8 - 1990's will be taught by Dr. bis, will take place at the Jewish Community Pollak, professor of history at the University of Jewish scholar and author Rabbi Daniel Center on Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Nebraska at Omaha and author of several articles esajnan will offer a weekend of study at Beth El Speakers are: Rabbis Aryeh Azriel of Temple on the history of the Omaha Jewish community. from Feb. 24-26. Israel, Paul Drazen of Beth El, Ruth Ehrenstein of The fee for one or two classes is $36 for a single Rabbi Pressman has been a rabbi for 20 years B'nai Israel, and Joseph Friedman of Beth Israel. and $50 for a couple. Refreshments will be served. and is currently at Congregation Beth David in The dialogue is hosted by the Jewish Family Life For more information on the classes and registraSaratoga, Calif. He provides weekly information Education Committee of Jewish Family service, tion, call Gloriann Levy at 334-8200, ext.232. and sermon resources to other rabbis through the and is co-sponsored by the above places of worship. Nitzotzot-Torah Sparks, a leaflet on the Parashah Leahy praises Rabin on Senate floor Committee chairman Joe Ginsberg says: "I anticand as editor of The Orchard. In addition, he has By Jennifer Batog ipate another lively discussion of topics at the also written many publications including *Siddur event, but primarily the topics will be chosen by WASHINGTON (JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Shir Chadash: A Sabbath and Festival Siddur for Yitzhak Rabin has found a vocal supporter in people in the community." Youth and Families,' Sh'ma Kolaynu: A High Enclosed with tliis issue of the Jewuh Preu is Congress. Holiday Machzor for Youth,' Shabbat, A Guide to In a speech. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) praised a form for questions for the panel. Please return Understanding and Practice," and *A Guide to Rabin's efforts to move the Middle East peace questions or topic for discussion to Jewish Family Death and Mourning.* Service, Attn: Rabbi Panel, 333 South 132nd process along applauding his steadfastness in Rabbi Pressman will speak after dinner followStreet, Omaha NE 68164 or leave them at the fighting for peace under the shadow of terrorism. ing Friday nigh Shabbat services Feb. 24. He will JCC main desk. The senator touched on the suicide bombing, also present the D'var Torah during Saturday and said that although Israel and America grieve Child care is available for ages 18 months morning services Feb. 25. The final study session for the victims, Rabin's resignation would be detrithrough six years at no charge, but space is limited will be a lecture and brunch Sunday morning, Feb. mental."I hope he does not resign. Israel needs and advance registration is required. 26. him. The Palestinians need him. We Americans To arrange for child care, call the JFS office at For information, call Beth El Synagogue at 492need him. We all need leaders who are willing to 330-2024 no later than Feb. 14. 8550. take rislis for peace.'
Beth El to sponsor scholar-in-residence
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The Jewish Community Center offers art classes for children S-6 yemrt old three times a week and sometlmea the instruction takes place In unusual places -- this time on the floor of the Art Gallery. At left, Alison Lercher and Jacob Friedman spread their crayons and doodle to their hearts content At right, Danny Rasnick and Bret Benedict interrupt their fling at artistic fame to daxxle the oameramui with big smiles and playfU •ntiM.