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By Barbara Chandler, Federation public relations director Dr. Edwiard Rosenbaum, author of the book "A Taste of My Own Medicine," which was adapted for the film "The Doctor," will be the guest speaker at the annual Maimonides Society dinner on Tuesday, April 11 at the Omaha Marriott. In addition, new members of the Maimonides Society will be honored. Born in Omaha, Dr. Rosenbaum studied at Creighton University and received his M.D. Degree from the University of Nebraska. After serving his internship at the Jewish Medical Hospital of St. Louis, Dr. Rosenbaum became a resident in metabolic diseases at the Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago. He pursued his postgraduate training at the Mayo Clinic. In 1948, he began a private practice in Portland, Oregon. Serving on the faculty of the University of Oregon Health Science Center, Dr. Rosenbaum founded its Rheumatology Clinic in the early 1960's. Dr. Rosenbaum is the author of scientific articles and three books. The Maimonides Society, sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Omaha, is an aftlliation of Jewish physicians and dentists seeking to strengthen the bonds between themselves, the Jewish community and Israel through educational, social and philanthropic activities. The membership dinner is open to all Jewish physicians and dentists. Cocktails will be served at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $25 for Maimonides Society members and $30 for non-members. To make reservations for the dinner, call the Federation office at 334-8200, ext. 210.
Gerhard Lauck arrested (The following is excerpted &om a report by Robert Wolf son, director, ADL/CRC) Gerhard Rex Lauck, labeled by ADL the Farmbelt Fuhrer, was arrested last week in Denmark on a German warrant. Lauck, the world's largest writer and distributor of neo-nazi propaganda, ran his operation out of Lincoln while living in Syracuse, NE with his wife. German authorities, recognizing the damage Lauck was causing in their country and the continued violations of German law, had sought Lauck's arrest for years. Lauck's activities in the US were the focus of frequent discussion between US and German investigators. German authorities have been frustrated by Lauck's ability to use his U.S. First Amendment freedoms to conduct his campaign in support of resurgent neo-nazism in Europe, speciflcaHy within Germany. Lauck first came onto ADL's radar in 1972 and has remained a focus of our attention continually .since then. ADL monitors extremist group activity and uses all of the tools at our disposed to counteract and expose such groups. Lauck is a classic example where we have monitored his work since the early 70*8. We determined that a special report on his increasingly significant interaction role was appropriate and have given it wide distribution. We have participated in hundreds of interviews and provided volumes of infonnation to reporters, scholars and •tudents, as well as to our own community. In Lauck's caae, we have a large library of materials he produces, including Naxi lUckera, memorabilia, newsletters, newipapera and videos. We •hare this information *ft«r we analyze it with thoM who need this information, including, where appropriate, law enforcement offidais. (eontlnuad on pmgt t)
By Mary Fellman Dedication ceremonies for the new Dan and Esther Gordman Center for Jewish Learning will be held Sunday, May 21 at 12:30 p.m. This newest building on the Jewish Federation campus was made possible by an initial gilt of one million dollars by the late Gordmans^Further announcements about additional gifts and endowments by individuals, families and foundations will be made in future issues of the Jewish Press. On April 5, the Friedel Jewish Academy will become the first occupants to move into the building to occupy classrooms, offices, the Commons area, library, arts and sciences and the music rooms. Other later occupants will be the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society Henry and Dorothy Riekes Synagogue Historical Museum and the Jewish Federation Bureau of Jewish Education offices. According to Marty Shukert, project designer, "We wanted the building to be a learning experience in itself, providing some of the patterns of Jerusalem. On the outside the use of masonry and
bright blue tiles recalls the colors and materials of the Old City. The blending of those materials with the brick of the Jewish Community Center expresses a harmony between Jewish life in our own community and bur historic and emotional roots." The Gene and Charlotte Rich central Commons is the focus for the building according to Shukert. It is constructed like a town square with upper story windows and a multi-colored tile floor that recalls the ancient floors of the Middle Eastern architecture. Under either side of the Commons arches colonades lead to the buildings classrooms. Hawkins Construction Company is the builder of the Center. R.D.G. Schutte Wilscam Birge are architects working with Shukert. Individuals, families, groups or foundations interested in gifts or endowments for the yet unnamed classrooms, deck-Succah are asked to contact Mary Fellman, fund-raising chairman for the Jewish Federation Planning Committee.
Coach Javitch and team to sing at Odyssey world finals term problem competition. This was the first of three phases of the world-wide problem solving challenge for elementary through college age students. Divided into four age-group divisions, over 150 teams, composed of nearly 1,100 students, clashed wits to produce"a creative solution to their choice of five problems. In the three-part scoring, the fifth grade which is being used Qdyssey of the Mind team merited another to describe the ^ ^ ^ essence of the JP"*" '^^ "'•CK row, Karen Javitch, Sandy Parker, first place in the style Odyssey program. Abby Greck«I, Todd Carver, Sarah Carver. Front portion and garnered a Present and past *****' •'"••* Edwarde, Michaela Cawley, Rachel third place in the spontaneous problem members of the''•^'*'''*» ^'••*"''''*>''*••'••**" ^*''***''"" solving category. local team helped! Overall, Swanson record the music. "O.M. ofTers limitless possibilities for children, I bested 18 other teams qualifying the group for the wanted them to have a fun, creative song that Nebraska championship match, the second phase of the competition to be held this weekend in they could sing,* Mrs. Javitch said. Professor Emeritus Sam Micklus, founder of Kearney. Assisting Mrs. Javitch were Sandy Parker and the Odyasey contest, selected the song, purchased the copyright from Mrs. Javitch and invited her Sarah Carver, whose children also were on the and the Swanaon team to perform the song at the team. Judy Simons, a coach in five world competiopening ceremonies at the University of tions, served as an adviaor. Tenneaaee'a Thompaon-Boling Arena, before an eatintated crowd of 14,000 students, coaches and guaata. At the recent competition at Dana College in Blair, the aeven person Swanion team, led by Rachel Javitch, daughter of Karen and Gary When the 16th Odyssey of the Mind competition opens its world finals in Knoxville, TN, May 24-27, the theme song will not be a mystery to the S w a n B 0 n Elementary School team and their coach, Karen ^ Javitch. Mrs. Javitch composed the lyrics and music to the song
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By Rabbi Myer S. Kripke Parashat Tazria -- Shabbat HaHodesh Who Wants to Preach on Tazria? I was mightily impressed to read the comment of a 16th-century rabbi (who may have been the first to carry the name Rappoport, i.e., a physician from the city of Port), who noted seriously that a verse in our Sidrah, Leviticus 13.9, begins .with a "nun" and ends with a "nun." Rabbi Abraham ben Yaacov goes on to say that' there are only two more like that in all the Pentateuch, and he identifies them. (Actually he is quoting an earlier student-commentator on the Torah.) It may be significant that he was a physician. What may be important here is that no physician can read these chapters on illnesses and fungi and diseases that we cannot identify without some feeling of frustration; he therefore may have given himself over to finding something else to say about these chapters! I said I was mightily impressed. Can you imagine anyone sitting down and identifying verses in Torah that begin and end with the same letter! This indicates an astonishing familiarity with the text, on the one hand, and a dogged willingness to look for anomalies on the other, with limitless patience and love. It also indicates something which impresses me as chasing after non-existent meanings in the arrangements of words, the choice of words, the juxtaposition of phrases, and the ordinary skills of literary expression. In my view, there was simply too much of this in Jewish commentary on the Scriptures, and it is this, among other reasons, that leaves me personally entirely cold to Jewish mysticism. Permit me now a bit of levity. During these weeks as Pesah approaches, we have four special Sabbaths, among which this is one, in addition to the special Sabbath before Purim. They are designed to increase the reminders that Pesah is coming, coming closer and closer! Get ready! But is there another purpose? Another design? Perhaps this: Already the ancient rabbis were accustomed to explain Torah Sidrah by Sidrah. (In the medieval world only "maggidim" did that, and the rabbis, that is to say real rabbis, would preach ordinarily only twice a year.) When the ancient rabbis came to these Sidrot about birth and bodily secretions and strange diseases, they didn't find it^ useful to bother congregations of worshippers-with these matters, which they didn't understand themselves. So they began to stress the special Sabbaths! Passover is coming! It was much easier to preach on Shekalim, even Parah, and certainly on haHodesh and Shabbat haGadol! So: today is Shabbat haHodesh. Not only has spring sprung, but Nisan is here, and you know what follows in a fortnight!
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BBYO appreciation dinner Th« B'nai B'rith Youth OrKanication held iU first advisor appreciation dinner recently. The youth read essay* about their advisors. Back row, from left: Alan Kricsfeld, Joel Alperson, Rob Goodman, (^arl ("ohen. Front row: Beth Kaiman, Debbie (ioodman, Deb Marburg and Isabel Cohen. Not pictured: Rabbi Ruth Ehrenstein.
Deaths BERENICE SOMMER BRAMSON Word has been received here of the death of former Omahan Berenice Sommer Bramson, March ?3, in Katonah, N.Y. where she resided. Mrs. Bramson, a soprano recitalist who has appeared with Opera companies and symphonies throughout the United States and in foreign countries, sang in Omaha in 1989 at Beth El Synagogue in memory of Cantor Aaron Edgar: Joining her at the memorial concert was her husband, Alan, a clarinetist and former first clarinetist with the Omaha Symphony. The couple also created the Center for Music in Westchester, N.Y., and helped form the Little Opera Society. In a Jewish Press interview with Eunice Denenberg before the memorial concert, Mrs. Bramson told of growing up here with her sisters, Charlotte, Pearl and Belle, and their parents, Harry and Irene Sommer. The Bramson children, Bobbe Dodge and Steve ,are both musicians. A memorial service is planned in Katonah, N.Y. HELEN BLOOM ROGINSKY Word has been received here of the death of former Omahan Helen Bloom Roginsky, 79, in Las Vegas, March 19. Services were held there March 23. Survivors include her husband, Maurice; son, Alan; and two grandchildren, all of Las Vegas; sister, Shirley Rosenzweig of Kirkland, WA; brothers, Milton Bloom of Scottsdale, and Harold Bloom of Omaha. M LOTTIE HELLERSTEIN MARX • Services for Lottie Marx, Lincoln, a native and former resident of Denver, were held Feb. 26 at Congregation Tifereth Israel in Lincoln. Rabbi Stanley Rosenbaum ofiiciated. She was preceded in death by her husband. Jay, and a sister, Lorayne Hilvitz. Survivors include a son, Stuart of Lincoln; a daughter, Audrey Kass of Denver; two grandchildren; a brother, Marvin Hellerstein of Denver; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Marx was a strong supporter of Israel and served for many years as the president of her local Hadassah chapter.
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Lauck arrested (continued from page 1) Shining the light of day has always been our best method of operation. Letting the community respond by sending the message that this type of activity is rejected by the m^ority among us is another valuable method. In fact, Lauck may have left the safety of America in part because of recent messages of communal rejection. These include commercial printers communicating in their own business community urging each other to exercise their First Amendment rights not to print his trash. Also, the City Council of Lincoln, NE's resolution condemning this activity and the attempts to get a similar resolution passed in the Nebraska Unicameral may have had an impact. Community support and solidarity does make a difference. m The work required to monitor Lauck is time conM Burning and sometimes tedious work. It is not always as exciting as the hustle and bustle surrounding his arrest and the sudden explosion of media interest. Our work presents a dilemma. If we expose and talk about these issues too much, we may overstate the real danger. If we don't expose this activity enough, our public will not understand that 60 years after the Holocaust, serious efforts exist, not only t« deny that the Holocaust ever occurred, but to rebuild the Nazi party in Germany and to complete the hideous work of Adolph Hitler. There is no guarantee that Lauck will be deport- j ed to Germany and no clear answer to how long hs i can end up in prison even if convicted under German low. We will continue to monitor the situation closely.
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Candlelitfhtine 6:29 p.in. TEMPLE ISRAEL 7023 Cass Street Omaha, NE 68132 556-6636 FRTOAY: Shabbat evening sendee at 8:15 p.m. Rabbi Azriel, Rabbi Stiel and Cantor Yablonski will officiate. Rabbi Stiel will speak. The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by Susie and Marvin Cohn in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Calli Cohn. 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 at 11:15 a.m. Simcha B'shabbat--An alternative Torah Study Service willk take place in the Chapel. The regular Shabbat service will belield in the Sanctuary. B'nai Mitzvah Calli Cohn, daughter of Susie and Marvin Cohn, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah at the Shabbat morning service Saturday. David Kurs, son of Chella and Matthew Kurs, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah at the Shabbat morning service Saturday, April 8. Outreach A brunch will be held Sunday at 10 a.m. The discussion will be a survival workshop on Passover. The program is open to the community. Pancake Breakfast Temple Israel Sisterhood will sponsor an all-youcan-eat family breakfast with the "Pancake Man" Sunday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Cost is $3.50 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Adult Education Tuesday: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Adult B'nai Mitzvah. Thursday: Sisterhood Adult Education; 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.--"History of Jewish Women's Spirituality," led by Rabbi Stiel; 10:30 a.m."Finding God: Jewish Responses," led by Rabbi Azriel; 7 to 8:15 p.m.-Beyond Midrash, led by Don Schwartz. Tot Shabbat Service A short service of song and prayer, followed by cookies and juice, will be held Friday, April 7, 7 p.m., for toddlers through children in the primary grades and their families.
CHABAD HOUSE 1322 So. 119th Street Omaha, NE 68144 697-1124 SATURDAY: Davening is at 9:30 a.m., followed by Kiddush. SUNDAY: Davening is at 9:30 a.m. Talmud Classes Talmud class, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Advanced Talmud, 12 p.m. Thursday. Chumash Class Chumash class for adults, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Yiddish "Hooked on Yiddish" lessons Wednesdays, 7 p.m, English "Think Jewish and speak English" classes on Jewish topics for new Americans, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at Chabad House. Jewish Hearts and Crafts Jewish Hearts and Crafts, creativity with a Jewish twist, will be held Saturday tiinht from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Chabad House.
ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME ITURDAY: ervicos, held in the Ooldsten Chapol at 9 a.m., will be led by Harry Noodell. Members of the community arc invited to join residents for the service and the kJddush following. Special memorial services are held on the last Saturday of each month.
BETH EL SYNAGOGUE 14506 California Omaha, NE 68154 492-8550 Office Hours: Monday through Thursday: ^ a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday: 9 aim. to 4 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emil Berkovits. FRDJAY: 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 11a.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, 6:40 p.m. SUNDAY: Services are at 9 a.m. WEEKDAYS: Services at 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. Beneflt Concert A benefit concert starring internationally acclaimed singer and song writer Debbie Friedman will be Sunday at 7:30 p.m. All proceeds go to the youth scholarship fund. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. Women, Can We Talk? Women, Can We Talk? series, led by Susie Drazen, will continue Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Fellowship Shabbat Fellowship Shabbat for churches around Omaha to share in a traditional Friday night service will be held April 7 at 8:15 p.m. Bar Mitzvah Matthew Kutler, son of Debi and David Kutler, will become a Bar Mitzvah Friday evening, April 7, and Saturday morning, April 8.
March SI, IMS Jewish PMM BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE 1502 No. B2nd Street Omaha, NE 68104 556-6288
TIFERETH ISRAEL 3219 Sheridan Blvd. Lincoln, NE 68502 423-8569 Services are conducted by Rabbi Stanley M. Roseiibaum. Minyans on Mondays and Thursdays at 7:15 a.m. FRIDAY: Light candles no later than 6:33 p.m. Services start at 8 p.m. SATURDAY: Services start at 9:30 a.m. B'NAI ISRAEL The RECONSTRUCTIONIST CONGREGATION 322-4705 Services led by Rabbi Ruth Ehrenstein and congregants. NOTE: Services on the first and third Fridays of each month are held in Omaha. All other Friday night services are held in Council Bluffs. For information on any activities, call 322-4705. FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat service, 7;30 p.m., 618 Mynster, Council Bluffs. SATURDAY: Beginner's service, 9 to 10 a.m.; Torah Study, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. B'NAI JESHURUN 20th and South Streets Lincoln, NE 68502 435-8004 Services nri> firficinthd l>v Cnntnr Mirhiii>l Weisser. FRIDAY: Shabbat evening service at 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY: Tornh Htudy and service at 10 a.m. SUNDAY: Hebrew school, 9 a.m.; Retigioui school, 10 a.m.
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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 service at 6:30 p.m. SATURDAY: Morning services are at 8:45 a.m. in the Saiictuary and (Joldstein Chapel. Beginners Minyan at 9:30 a.m. Super Shabbos, 9:30 a.m., for children of all ages. Kiddush will be sponsored by Sisterhood. Babysitting service provided by Sisterhood. Lesson with the rabbi at 5:30 p.m. Mincha is at 6:30 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, while Rabbi Kaye leads a study session for the youth group. Evening services at 6:30 p.m. Scholar-In-Residence Dr. Lisa Aiken, author of "To Be A Jewish Woman," will speak over the weekend. The event will start with a Shabbos dinner Friday (tonight). Following the dinner, she will speak at 8:30 p.m. on "Women as Redeemers of the Jewish People." Shabbos: Dr. Aiken will speak following the Rosh Chodesh luncheon. Sunday: Dr. Aiken will speak at the JCC at 10:30 a.m. Her topic will be "Does a Modern Woman Have a Place in Traditional Jewdaism?" All events are open to the community. WEEKDAYS: Services at 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Lunch 'n Learn Lunch 'n Learn will be held Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. at the home of Al and Willis Ann Ross, 676 No. 56th St. Practical Judaism A class with Rabbi Kaye will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the synagogue. Sisterhood Gift Shop Sisterhood gift shop is open by appointment. Call Leah Siegel at 556-5455. Cookbook "Happiness is Still Good Food," is available at the gift shop or call Charlotte Kaplan at 551-5658.
Beth Israel schedules Lunch and Learn sessions Rabbi Joseph Friedman will continue his weekly learning sessions on the Torah portion each Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. To reserve lunch from the Bagel Bin, call the synagogue office, 556-6288, before 10 a.m. each Tuesday. The schedule for the Lunch and Learn sessions for the month of April is: April 4—hosted by AI ond Willis Ann Ross, 676 No. 56th. April 11—at Beth Israel Synagogue. April 18—hosted by Leon Wintroub, Grace May( Ins., 10050 Regency Circle. April 25—hosted by Dennis and Susan PaleyT 13014 Lenvenworth.
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Letter to the Editor
Editorial By Morris Maline
What's Right...? Several years ago, I reaa a book called What's Right with America. As I recall, this book -unlike most - discussed all of the good things that happen in America, and I waS impressed with the positive side of American life. As I sat in synagogue this weekend, I reminded myself about the book because I was witnessing one of the excellent examples of Jewish life inOmaha. In a day when misbehavior and much, much worse, is commonplace, I was privileged to be a member of the cong^regation as Michael Fineman became a Bar Mitzvah at Beth El Synagogue. Michael is the son of Glen and Hollie Fineman, and his parents were USY advisors to our son, Itobert, who came in from Washington, D.C. with : his wife, Kar6n, to participate in the simcha. Hollie is vice president of Beth El, and Glen is executive director of Jewish Family Service, an agency of the Jewish Federation of Omaha. My wife, Ruth, and I, have known and respected the Fineman family for many years, and we often have described them as role models for parenting. ; The fact that Glen took this opportunity to join his son in also becoming a Bar Mitzvah was a heartwarming lesson to not only Michael, but also the Fineman's younger son, Nathan. In conducting services, Michael demonstrated a capacity for learning and a maturity that deserve accolades. This editorial is to let Michael and his family know that their Jewish community holds them in high esteem. «mwHM»awi»miW»iam»w
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To the Editor: The long anticipated move from Friedel's current building facility is now a'reality. The nnove is scheduled for April 2 through April 4. AJI reports from building supervisor Marty Shukert and construction supervisors indicate that occupancy will be approved for an April 2, 3, and 4 move. The board of directors and staff at Friedel have announced plans to move to the Dan and Esther Gordman Center for Jewish Learning. We welcome parents, supporters, and friends to come and help with the move!! Sunday, April 2, we will pack up the 'old' building. We will start at 12:30 p.m. and plan to finish by 5 p.m. Monday, April 3, will be a day without students. I-GO movers will come in the early morning to make the physical move. Unpacking will start in the late morning and continue until about 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 will be another day without students. Work hours will be from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Unpacking will be completed and teachers will prepare their classrooms. The first day of school for students will be held in the Gordman Center on Wednesday, April 5!! A packet of information will be going home with the March 24 newsletter. Volunteers are needed for a variety of moving-related jobs...call the school (334-0517) to let us know when you will be available to help! Michael Katzman, cbairman Friedel Jewish Academy board of directors
Musical service at Temple Israel Handel's "Israel in Egypt" will be presented in celebration of Passover April 7, 8:15 p.m., by a choral group assembled and rehearsed by Cantor Michael Yablonski and Dana Sloan, choir director of the Presbyterian Church of the Cross. The entire community may attend.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR for grades 9-12 —JOINT VOM HASHOAH HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM Temple Israel/UTTO High School of Jewish Studies, Wednasday, April 26, 6:30 p.m., Temple Israel •"DEBBIE FRIEDMAN IN QONCERT Sunday, April 2,7.30 p.m., at Beth El
BBYO SUNDAY, APRIL 2 MZ and Weizmann Rush TUESDAY, APRIL 4 BBYO Night/Council EleclMj? SUNDAY, APRIL 9 Ediar and AZA#1 Rush TUESDAY, APRIL 11 BBYO Night TUESDAY, APRIL 18 BBYO Night SUNDAY, APRIL 23 MZ, AZA#1, Ediar, and Weizmann Programs TUESDAY, APRIL 25 BBYO Night APRIL 27-30 BBYO Spring Regional Convention, Lake of the Ozarks Questions? CallAlon Mor. 334-8200, ext. 235 NCS Y (Beth Israel Synagogue) SUNDAY, APRIL 2 Help move Friedel Jewish Academy THURSDAY, APRIL 13 Pizza Night before Passover, check for Chometz (sleep over) FRIDAY, APRIL 14 Fast of 1st Born, (meet at Synagogue) First Seder SATURDAY, APRIL 15 Second Seder WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 "Annual 200 Chol-Ha-Moed Visit" Reunion with NCSY kids who are returning from Israel and Yeshivas Questions? Call Rabbi Allen Gonsher. 558-2767 OTYG (Temple Israel) SATURDAY, APRIL 1 rPAINTBALL," 10 a.m., at Temple SUNDAY, APRIL 9 "Relationships" Program, 2 p.m., at Temple MAY 5-7 NFTY Missouri Valley Spring Conclave, Denver, CO Questions? Call Keith Singer, 556-6536
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By,Lauren Paley The concept that people should resist being afraid of new things and ideas is a very controversial topic, especially in our own city of Omaha. Actually, it is not the fear that causes one to avoid anything foreign to them, It is the ignorance and lack of understanding. Often when someone new comes to school, students usually con-
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socialize with only their friends because they do not understand differences among pecLauren pie. It is safer to be with people like themselves, who dress like them, who talk like they do, and who act like them. Someone who is different, who brings change to what the norm seems to be, is considered strange and is ostracized. In the American secular society, too, when people hear of customs or religions unlike their own. practiced in other countries or even in their own
town, they condemn those practices. In junior higfi school, when I started wearing long skirts, people my age and even some teachers literally looked down on me. When I walked down the halls, I would see every pair of eyes that passed by drop and stare at my skirt. I was unlike most others; I did not fit into the popular menlalily of a girl wearing shorts or panls The people who looked at me everyday o( the school year were not afraid of me. They lacked the knowledge of my r^igious reasons to wear skirts and formed uneducated opinions about me without knowing the truth. For people to make judgments about anyone or anything that is different, without knowing the facts, is bigotry. They are holding on blindly and intolerantly to an opinion that was formed due to a lack of education and understanding. Bigotry brings hatred. One should be able to look at someone or something of change and form opinions or make judgments only with an educated, unbiased mind. For underneath the uneducated opinions lies the truth. Lauren It a treihman at Central, national chairman of Junlors/NCSY, assists with Juniors/Omaha NCSY, and It a member of Beth Israel Synagogue.
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{Edited for "TEENAOE") Nervous laughter, anxious voices, reassuring glances all were part of one of the most memorable days and nights of my life. Camp Rainbow is a place where kids who have cancer can spend a week away from the hospital. Counselors are from the North American Temple Youth Missouri Valley Regk>n and The Dream Factory, an organlzatkin for teens who have battled or are currently battling cancer. The purpose ol the camp is to put •miles on lh« faces of seriously ill chil-
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B.J. Cipperley is nol your ordinary teenager. For example, how many teenagers do you know who would undergo intense medical, physical and aptitude tests just to get into college? Better yet, how many teenagers do you know who would do all this just to get into a college where everyone treats you like you're lower than dirt your whole freshman year? How many teens do you know who would give up the next 10 years of their life to the government? Well, that's exactly what B.J. did ... and he's proud of il! B.J. has recently been accepted to the United States Naval Academy. Don't think it's all bad though. In B.J.'s eyes, nothing-could be farther from the truth. According to the Central High senior, 'Getting accepted at the Naval Academy is like getting into
Harvard! I'm looking forward to meeting the challenge." Besides the prestige, B.J. will also receive atiout $450 a month to get one of the best educations around! Also, after his 10 years of service, t)eing in the Marines for six years and graduating from Navy will look very impressive on job applications. Aside from all this, B.J. received calls of congratulations from United Stales Senator Jim Exon and Congressman Jon Christiansen. Of course, B.J. has his apprehensions about going to Navy. He will only see his family one month out of the whole year. The competition will be harder than he's ever (aced in his life. The push-ups he'll have to do also doesn't thrill him,.and shaving his head isn't hii idea of fun! At Navy, B.J. plans to major in engineering (the Navy has one of the best engineering programs in the country). He also plans on playing rugby there. This is no small feat since Navy finished second in the nation last year in rugby. B.J. says, "It's a crazy sport, and I'm a crazy guy!" After talking to B.J., I could tell he's someone who has a great work ethic. He and the Navy will be a perfect match! Corey Is a sophomore at Burke, a member of AZA »1, USY and Beth El Synagogue. B.J. Is a member of Chalm Welzmann AZA and Temple Israel.
dren by giving ihem a gift of k>ve and special moments. Activities like the St. Louis Zoo, ck>wns, magk:ians, and singers make camp a great experience. Samantha was eight, but functioned like a tour-year-old. She had undergone surgery to remove a brain tumor three months before and spent two long months trying to adjust to chemotherapy. She arrived at camp anxkjus and excited The first things I notkiwd were her bright smile and nesi ol baby hair. Ev«rythlf>g Mvmed gtMl until the second night. When I went to
When Mrs. Carol Valdrighi, Central High'Advanced Placement World History teacher and Buffet award recipient, asked her class to help the United Nations out, her students said they would be more then willing to help. When they found out the assignment, a term paper which would solve a world conflict, they learned first-hand the challenge of keeping peace. Several students look it upon themselves to solve the problems in the l/id-east. Rachel Jacobson, Central junior, was one of these students. "The reason i decided to do the paper on Israel was simple: I had been there and seen the problems first-hand. However, I tried really hard to keep my personal feelings from interfering with my solution." Rachel's solution involved harsher punishments for terrorists and making the conditions in (he Gaza Strip and Jericho better lor Arafal supporters. This way Palestinians are less likely to support terrorist groups like Hamas. The terrorist groups are the real problem," Rachel said. Shadi Bashir. Palestinian and Central junior, also chose this region of conllicl. His solution differed from Rachel's, but he also tried to keep his personal views separate from his solution Shadi
say goodnight, I was shocked. There she was, suitcase in hand, ready to go. Home. Tears were streaming down her pudgy little lace My first reactran was, "What did I do wror>g7" I knelt down and gave her a hug. She whimpered, *l want to go home." Scrambling, I said, "Don't you want to see magicians and clowns and go swimming? "All I want to do Is go home and play with my sisters," she cried. Other counsetors and I encouraged Samaniha to stay the night. I gave her a stuffed animal to hokf. She had become part ol mo In just two days I was very happy when I went to the
felt that Israel should allow all the exiled Palestinians from the 1948 and 1967 wars back into the nation, and reimburse them for their lost property. He said, "My plan bascially separated Israel and the occupied territiories into two entirely different nations." Overall, Mrs. Valdrighi said the papers were good. 'I will enter a few of the papers in the U.S. Peace Institute's national competition. II forced my students to think. They were not just memorizing the facts, but using medialion to formulate a solution."
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Temple Itraal. lale-nlghl counselors' meeting with the news Samaniha would be staying! Words of congratulations rang out. Alter a k>ng, trusltaling day, it made me feel really good. Samanitia and I grew even ck>ser. When It was time lor her to get on the bus and go home, she really wanted to stay. Through the bus window, I saw a tear trickle down her cheek. I realized I had made a dlllerence In her life. Siaphania It a tanlor at Burkt, regional oHlcer/NFTY, countelort' dIrtctot/Camp ftalnbow, a member ot ta Yothana BBQ and Temple litatl.
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In the News Jennifer Cooper, daughter of Harvey' and Rose Cooper, won honorable mention in the fourth-grade category for her entry in the Metropolitan Reading Council annual writing competition. Sixteen hundred manuscripts, grades K-i2, were submitted for judging. Ten students received awards at a grade level. Jennifer, 10, is in the fourth-fifth grade Intermediate Center at Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School. Mitchel Sherman, son of Marc and Claudia Sherman of Omaha, has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Nebraska Press Association Foundation. Mitchel, a sophomore at UNL, is a senior reporter for the Daily Nebraskan and has won numerous awards. Dr. Irving H. Zucker, University of Nebraska Medical Center, is among medical professionals who will receive awards from American Heart Association for local and national research projects in 1995. , Nebraska projects will receive $355,446 with $340,742 allocated to national research. Alan Friedman, Beverly Hills jewelry designer of Alan Friedman Co., has been awarded a 1995 Spectrum award from the American Gem Trade Association. His geometric rainbow Sapphire bracelet was awarded first place in Division I, which recognizes jewelry designs with retail values ranging over $10,000.
Rabbi Paul Drazen looks for information on Jewish topics trough his online service. "The lists can provide information quickly," he said, "and dig up people from the past who responded to me because of notes I'd placed on various lists." Call Rabbi Drazen at Beth El Synagogue, 4928550, and hell share his three-page Judaica E-Mail list, too. There is a dark side to the Internet, however, and Nebraskans have been made more aware through Sen. J.J. Exon's efforts in the Senate. He is trying to increase penalties for users of the Internet who depict pornography or try to meet discussion group youngsters in person. Commercial online services do give parents the ability to prevent children from using some discussion groups or chat lines.
According to Bob Wolfson, ADL-CRC director, "ADL has been active in discussions with the variHarrison Fried, son of Sam and Linda Fried of ous online services regarding (some) of these St. Paul, Minn., formerly of Omaha, has been issues. "Monitoring and sanctions are much more named the national grand prize winner of the difficult on the Internet; First Amendment rights annual French composition writing contest spon- are a consideration," he concluded. "We depend on individuals letting us know what they find." sored by the French Alliances of North America. A sophomore at Harding High School, he competFor those of us still looking, two questions are ed against 457 other entrants from across the USA asked: and Puerto Rico. "What's out there? And who's online?" His father, Sam, is a brother of Bill and Orville Let us know. Fried and Leona Klotz, all of Omaha. Benson Barrier Reef
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A review-By Rev. Dr. Norman E. Leach executive director, Lincoln Interfaith Council Published by Simon & Schuster, and written by Kathryn Watterson, the recently-released book "Not By The Sword: How The Love Of A Cantor And His Family Transformed A Klansman," is a milst reading for all Nebraskans! Abraham Foxman, national director of the AntiDefamation League of B'nai B'rith, states: "Kathryn Watterson's "Not By The Sword" is a chilling, finally thrilling account of a vicious American Nazi's journey from hate to regeneration through the efforts of a concerned Jewish family. This book is a must read for those who may doubt the possibilities of love." Cornel West, author of "Race Matters," states:". . one of the most powerful, painful yet healing stories about our most explosive issue—race. Her book is not only literally true but also symbolically true for us as a people—if we acknowledge aiid transform who and what we are." And Richard Preston, author of "The Hot Zone," said: "The true-life people in (the book) are unforgettable human beings, especially Larry Trapp. This eerie, wounded, hate-filled man, this Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan, who is holed up and dying in an apartment packed with enough weapons to blow up a small city, and who is dragged out of hell into a redemption of love, is one of the most perftctly rendered characters in literary nonflction tiiat I've ever encountered. I can't get Larry Trapp out of my mind. His story and the heroism of the cantor's family is a parable for modern America, told with great intelligence and skill." "Not By The Sword" tells the story of Larry Trapp's life as a racist, his astonishing transformation in response to Julie and Cantor Michael Weisser's kindness, and his subsequent crusade to redeem his past life by apologizing to his victims and speaking out publicly against racism and bigotry. It is the story of a Jewish family in Lincoln, NE. It is a story about racism and bigotry in Nebraska. It is a story that every Nebraskan should read. It is a story that movingly describes how one family, along with'other individuals from the Jewish, African-American, European-American and AsianAmerican communities in Lincoln feared, fought, and then forgave a man who had tried to destroy them. Kathryn Watterson is an award-winning journalist and the author of several books, including the highly acclaimed "Women In Prison." She has written for magazines and newspapers, including The Philadelphia Inquirer, and the New York Times, and has taught writing at New York University, the Lincoln Center campus of Fordham University, and Princeton University.
By Bert Lewis Far be it from me to explode any favorite myth or illusion, but I did find out something this past week: you know all those fabulous looking people you see on TV hospital programs? Forget it-there aren't any in REAL hospitals that faintly resemble them! My Mom had an unscheduled visit to one of our local emergency rooms and I spent about six hours checking out the scene. I said, it was nothing like the dramatic offerings on the tube. Fortunately, the plain-looking folks who were in charge were capable and efficient and in time, things were declared under control....but just the same, I did wonder about them. I mean, in the TV hour, they have everything from broken marriages to professional jealousies to discuss. In the real environment, they didn't display any of that good stuff! Of course, it should be a relief to know the staff tends strictly to business, but almost anything would be a happy break in the monotony of such a place. The waiting room isn't the most hospitable place to kill time, even though a television seems to never be turned off. One of those places where people have so much to think about they don't want to even pretend to be interested in anyone else. The reading matter generously provided would interest only those who hadn't read those magazines when they were new, weeks before. Now and then, somebody with a baby or small child is part of the scene, providing a little break for the worriers. Nothing like a toddler engaging in a quick game of peek-a-boo to make even the sourest expression soften to a smile. The waiting room...either it's where a person sits until somebody in authority tells them all is well, or, God forbid, that all ISNT well. Maybe it's right to keep the light so dim and the atmosphere so somber. It does seem to me that whenever I'm in such a situation I feel the need to write something, whether it's a list for the grocery or a menu for the seder, or a note of reminder to be sure and do something or other. Then starts the search for something to write on. I always have something to write WITH, but seldom can I find anything but the deposit slips in the back of my checkbook to write ON. They're ok for that grocery list I mentioned, but for anything more serious, they leave a lot to be desired. So what's the moral of the story? Stay out of such places where those kinds of problems occur, of course. And I do hope my Mom takes seriously all those admonitions to zie gezunt that'll help.
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The Roz and Ike Friedman Foundation will present the Nebraska Theatre Caravan in the musical Tours, Anne," an adaptation of "Anne Frank: the Diary of a Young Girl," at the JCC Sunday at 2 and 5:30 p.m. ^ Admission is free for the two performances, how- V ever, you must have a ticket to attend. Tickets may be obtained by calling 334-8200, or at the door^^ Sunday on a first-come, first-served basis. ^| Each performance will be followed by a reception^^ for both performers and audience.
Joe and Julie Greene of St. Louis Park, Minn., announce the March 2 birth of a daughter, Rena Eliana. They also have a son, Benjamin (Binyomin), 23 months old. Grandparents are Dik and Ina Weiner of Omaha and the late Irene Greene. Great-grandparents are Dr. Milton and Ann Margolin, also of Omaha.
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' Rose Schupack and her granddaughter, Julia Nathan, 5, were among tbÂŤ hundreds of children and adults eAJoying a musical treat by the Omaha Symphony at the JCG recently.
Sen. Bob Kerrey "pleased" with peace talks By Morris Maline Sen. Bob Kerrey told Israel's ambassador to the United States that he was "pleased" to hear that peace talks between Israel and Syria are back on track and proceeding. In a telephone interview Wednesday, Sen. Kerrey told the Jewish Press that he met Tuesday with Ambassador Itamar Rabinovich to discuss the status of peace talks, "He is an experienced diplomat who.not only is knowledgeable, but who also understands the subtleties of the Middle East," the senator said. Sen. Kerrey pointed out that Syria's willingness to accept Israel's right to exist is a necessary first step to resolving other kinds of problems. "I told the Ambassador that the United States recognizes Israel as a friend and that the U.S. will continue to support Israel." He said that the best role for the United States was to be a "good midwife," and watch the process develop while offering support when needed. He added that the United States already has a good policy in place to help move the process forward.
Part of this process involves impending debt forgiveness to Jordan, an amount estimated at $95 million at this time. Sen. Kerrey said his conversation with the Ambassador,, also included talking about the "risks and dangers," with specific reference to Iraq and Iran. He pointed out that Iran is allowed to buy materials that can be used for nuclear and biological weapons and that such purchases should be monitored and questioned. The senator also questioned why the United States should be buying 30 per cent of its oil from Iran. He said the administration is pressing China to change its ways regarding the copying of computer software despite American copyrights, but indicated that similar pressures toward Iran on growing mihtary threats remain lacking. Senator Kerrey said also that he had met earlier in the day with Omaha representatives from the National Council of Jewish Women and that most of the conversation was on welfare. "I think they walked away happy," he said.
By Harry Paskowitz Art Grossman again headed the Earlybirds discussion group, introducing it as "The Institute for Jewish Learning." He first brought up the fact that the seven appendages of the Jewish Federation do not infclude the Blumkin Home and that the monies given by bequests from the elderly benefactors are going to the young people. He cited an article in which Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan disclaims the Chicago Tribune repqrt that the Muslim organization is plagued by failure and fraud. Art also pointed out that six of the top 10 banks are Japanese-not Jewish. Sam Kaplan stated that Pat Buchanan is the archetypal Conservative; Dave Dvorkin pointed out that the balanced budget amendment went down the tube; Norman Wohlner volunteered that the number of Jewish welfare recipients in New York has gotten very high. Another news item concerned Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson's gravesite drawing countless visitors, thereby necessitating the purchase o{ nearby houses for bathroom facilities. Art decried scattered housing in Omaha, with the average home costing an outrageous $83,500. Sam Kaplan presided at the luncheon. Motzi was by John Kolm and benschen by Bernie Weiss. Norman Wohlner, courtesy of Kate Perer, gave the hospital report, which included Avraham Aharon, Lee Trachtenberg, Delores Fox, Sol Mann, Evelyn Green, Sam Kutler, Reva Suvalsky and Diane Liebow. We stood in memoriam for Maurice Newman and George Novicoff. Lester Waxman gave the treasurer's report. Guest speaker was Marhall Lewis, vice-president of Kemper Securities. He mentioned his relationship with people like Rush Limbaugh, Dr. Ronald Roskens and Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin. Among the many items he cited were the fact that in a 70% bull market, the government is overspent, the dollar is very weak, interest rates will go up once more and bank rates will follow; a third political party will emerge-not a Ross Perot-and that he favors the way Japan has made earthquake ravaged Kobe a tax-free zone to stimulate its recovery.
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Organizations YES YES will meet Monday at the JCCi Members are urged to bring £\rticles to share at the "YES Talk" discussion ^group at 10:30 a.m. Bingo and English class also start at 10:30. Blood pressure check is the first Monday of every month from 11:30 a.m. to noon in the older adult lounge. The free blood pressure screening is provided by an Interim nurse, sponsored by ENOA (Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging). Following lunch at noon, staff from the Jones Eye Clinic will present a seminar on the aging eye. Vision will be checked after the slide show. For transportation, call 330-4272. Reminder: Board meeting Monday at 9:45 a.m. The musical "Yours Anne" will be performed Sunday at 2 or 5:30 p.m. at the JCC. OLDTIMERS The Oldtimers will meet Tuesday at the JCC. The Earlybird discussion group will meet at 11 a.m. in room 10. Following lunch at noon, Byron Wood from KPTM will speak. WALK-IN DROP-IN . Walk-In Drop-In will meet Thursday at the JCC. Exercise with Larisa starts at 10:15 a.m. Bingo starts at 10:30. Bring a dairy sack lunch to eat at 11:30. At noon (sharp), the musical "Showboat," will be shown in the Blumkin Home auditorium. RUSSIAN CLUB The next Russian Club meeting will be Friday, April 28, at the JCC. VISIONS Deadline is April? for the trip to the Western Heritage Museum and dinner at Angle's Restaurant Sunday, April 23. Cost is $15. Mail reservation form to Wally and Jean Elkon, 1005 No. 63rd St., Omaha, NE 68132. Reminder: Visions monthly board meeting will be April 7 at 9:30 a.m. in the adult lounge at the JCC. BREADBREAKERS Dr. Richard Freund will speak to B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers Wednesday at noon at Regency West Best Western, according to Richard Diamond, chairman for April. Dr. Freund, Professor of Philosophy and Religion, will discuss the dig at Bethsaida.
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David Andrew Kurs, son of Matthew and Chella Kurs, will celeBy Mark B. Levy, education director brate his Bar Mitzvah Parents, teachers and relatives gathered at Beth Saturday, April 8, at El Synaogue recently for the consecration of the Temple Israel. students of the third grade of the United Talmud A seventh-grade supeTorah of Omaha. rior honor roll student The students ended Shabbat with Havdalah and at Peter Kiewit Middle sang songs under the direction of Cantor Emil School, he eiyoys piano, Berkovits and their teachers, Blanche Wise, Margie tennis, reading and skiGutnik and Tiffany Franklin. Rabbi Paul Drazen, ing. David has a sister, Mark Levy, education director, and Dr. Bruce David Kurs Michele. Gutnik also took part in the program. ^ All the students were given copies of a Siddur to Matt Kutler, son of Debi and David Kutler, will mark their attainments in reading in Hebrew, a celebrate his Bar Havdalah candle, a spice box kit, and a certifiicate, Mitzvah Saturday, April 8, at Beth El Synagogue. beautifully penned by Maurice Katz. A seventh-grade honor Consecrants are: Bradley Abramson, son of Michael & Sheri Ahramson; Brian Altman, son of roll student at Peter Francee Altman; Jessica Belmont, daughter of Kiewit Middle School, he has played in the Mark & Jill Belmont; Harris Brand, son of Randy Pacesetter select baseball & Rhonda Brand. league for the past five Also, Jill Canfield, daughter of Richard & Sandy years. He was selected Canfield; Lauren Colick, daughter of Gary & for the Continental^ Marilyn Colick; Michael Easterday, son of Dr. Jerry Amateur Baseballjl & I.ynne Easterday; Samuel Edelstein, son of Association World Seriesf Stanley & Ellene Edelstein; Ben Epstein, son of team. He also plays basMatt Kutler Gary and Lisa Epstein; Marissa Epstein, daughter ketball and football. Matt has two brothers, Adam and Bradley. of Ronald and Harriet Epstein. Grandparents are Shirley and Max Kirshenbaum Also, Jennifer Finkle, daughter of Dr. David and Judith Finkle; Cory Gilinsky, son of Dr. Rick and and Harriett and Ben Kutler. Jeannie Gilinsky; Emily Gordon, daughter of Dr. Marissa Ipock, daughPeter and Jenny Gordon; Kate Josephson, daughter ter of Ron and Denise of Keith and Judy Josephson; Aliya Katskee, daughter of Jerry and Sindie Katskee; Stephen Ipock of Cincinnati, forLercher, son of Dr. Minnie Abramowitch and David merly of Omaha, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah Lercher. Also, Daniel Ocanto, son of Dr. Romer Ocanto Saturday. A seventhand Dr. Lourdes Secola; Stephanie Olesh, daughter grade honor roll student, of Dr. Robert and Donna Olesh; Marissa Sadofsky, she eiyoys figure skating, daughter of Paul and Kelly Sadofsky; Aleksander modeling, babysitting Salkin, son of Paul and Kelli Salkin; Joseph and spending time with Shuhnan, son of Mark and Kristine Schulman; and her friends. Brittany Sukiennik, daughter of Hyman and Marissa has a sister, Marlene Sukiennik. Amanda. Marissa Ipock
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