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Move prompts enthusiastic responses By Diane Axler Baum Wednesday's move by Friedel Jewish Academy into the new Dan and Esther Gordman Center for Jewish Learning realizes a longtime dream for everyone connected with the academy, according to Dr. Carrie P. Sorensen, director. Dr. Sorensen said that Mike Katzman, chairman of the board, echoed the feelings of faculty, parents, and supporters when he stated, "This new facility provides Friedel with the space, technology, and surroundings worthy of its role as Omaha's Jewish community school." Students have expressed enthusiasm about the spaciousness, new furniture, and state-of-the-art equipment that is theirs to enjoy in the Gordman Center The following are n few of their observations: Zev Eisenberir-Kohll - "Every classroom has a TV and now deskB." Alex Gorifunov • 'We have more computers." Ariel Shukert • 'Everything works.' Jacob Katzmiin • 'It ia a big improvement in the quality of the building where we learn Torah.' Trevor Gerion • *It gives kids the gift of learning.*
Rebecca Brazzle - *We have new classrooms." Raffi Bloom - "Our room has new chalkboards and new walls." Rachel Katzman - "We should treat the building right because it is our brand new building." Daniel LeMaistre noted that the new school is closer to his home; Yoni Freund expressed pleasure that his classroom is situated next to a deck; and Ben Gerber remarked that he looks forward to "new things to see." KoBtya Etus summed it up. "I think it is wonderful," he said. Photo captions At left, Dr. Carrie P. Sorensen, Friedel director; RebecCa Brazzle, Kostya Etus, Trevor Gerson, Rachel Katzman and Marty Shukert, architect, pose below the inscription: "One who increases Torah increases life." At right, volunteer Helen Shukert provides a grandmoth erly welcome to students and their books. The classroom photos show some of the computers, new furniture and decor provid ed for the school, and the lower photo offers a (kt>nt«l view of the main entrance and a side entrance to the JCC.
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By Rabbi Myer S. Kripke Parashat Metzors -- Shabbat haGadol Malaise of the Age Allowing for the difference in time, place, and situation, it is remarkable how our Haflarah seems to fit the malaise of our age, as well as Malachi's. In his brief book, Malachi, the last of the prophets, reflects on the spiritual depression and uneasiness of his time. The people are back after the long Exile, the Temple has been rebuilt, but there is little happiness. Economic conditions are hard, there is little religious fervor or religious certainty, divorce is so common as to be scandalous, and people boldly ask about God's faithfulness: Does God really care? In our day, that question translates to "Is there really any ultimate meaning to our lives?" Malachi's last chapter (of three) is our Haflarah for this Sabbath preceding Pesah. It is certainly not surprising that this chapter was chosen to precede Pesah. It was not unusual for the Jews of country after country and century after century to suffer persecution, persecution that could bring on a feeling of hopelessness. The Haftarot for the four special Sabbaths before Passover were among the earliest to be fixed, i.e., to be the same year after year. Although the practice of adding a Haflarah to close the Torah reading apparently began well before the first century C.E., the reader could generally read his own choice. By the middle of the 2nd cenlury--i.e., under the Tloman fist and with Christianity growing--the Haftarot for festivals; and for these four before Pesah, were already fixed, determined. What attracted our ancient liturgists to choose Malachi for this last Sabbath before Pesah was the clarion call for hopefulness at its end-despite the malice of most of the chapter. Is divorce common? Have families broken down? Perhaps sol But a lime is soon coming when all will change! Alienated fathers and sons will be reconciled! For a great and awesome day is at hand, and Elijah himself will herald the good news! Malachi is thus a true prophet of Israel. He is not slow to offer negative appraisal of present situations. He does not hold back from sorrowful, sometimes angry and vituperative, warnings to his people. But his essential message is a call to hopefulness, hopefulness based on repentance and faithfulness. Such was Malachi's call to his own generation. And so loo to ours: the message of Pesah is always that of the prophet: Purity, faithfulness, and loyalty justify our hope that the future will yet be joyful and blessed.
LEWIS ASBYLL Services for Lewis Asbyll, 90, were hel Wednesday at Golden Hill Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine. Survivors include a son. Jay Stanley of New Orleans; three sisters, Katherine Shostak, Sadye Finkelstein and Henni Herman, all of Los Angeles Memorials may be made to Beth Israel Synagogue. REVAF.SUVALSKY Services for Reva Suvalaky, 65, were held Wednesday at Oak Hill Cemetery in Council Bluffs. Survivors include her husband, Selwin; two daughters, Ronda Thompson of Arlington, Texas, and Marty Goodman of Scottsdale, Ariz.; a son, Steve of Clive, Iowa; two brothers, Ed Cohn of Omaha and Herb Cohn of Aurora, Colo.; six grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Methodist Home Health Hospice or Beth Israel Synagogue.
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By Naomi Segal JERUSALEM — Israel and Jordan have signed a tourism agreement, the first accord to regulate bilateral ties under the Oct. 26 peace treaty. Israeli Tourism Minister Uzi Baram and his Jordanian counterpart, Abdallah Al-Khatib, signed the accord Tuesday at a ceremony in a slate guest house on the Jordanian side of the Jordan Valley. The accord calls for broad coordination, including the marketing of joint travel packages abroad, an exchange of information and the cooperation between the two national airlines, officials said. Baram said joint tour packages have already been sold in the United States and Europe. The agreement is the first in a series covering a number of areas — including trade, security and energy — to be signed by August. Al-Khatib 8a;id Jordan is still apprehensive about an onslaught of Israeli tourists, and does not yet plan to lift the quota that limits to 900 the number of Israelis allowed in daily.
Emigres start naturalization process
HIAS representatives Alia Schaglova and Eric Neuman (standing) traveled to the Omaha Jewish Community Center recently to train Jewish Family Service Resettlement staff and help emigres through the naturalization process. Filling out applications are, from left: Bronja Chudnovskaya with daughter, Shuka Astor, Lidiya Linde, Eugene Linde and Gene Berkhman.
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NCJW, Friedel offer workshops The National Council of Jewish Women, Omaha Section, and the Friedel Jewish Academy are offering two additional workshops for parents of children in preschool to sixth grade. Rabbi Joseph Friedman will discuss The Jewish Birds and Bees, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Carol and Mike Kalzman, 9151 Harney St. Dr. Lionel Wolberger will talk on Barney, Big Bird, and Brachaot, May 21 at 2 p.m. at the home of Dr. Gary and Cheryl Lerner, 12721 Westchester Plz. For information, call Sara Juster at 496-4604 or Jiilee Kalzman at 333-6621.
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Synagogues Candleligbting 7:37 p.m. TEMPLE ISRAEL 7023 Cass Street Omaha, NE 68132 S56-6536 FRffiAY: Tot Shabbat Service—A short service of song and prayer, followed by cookies and juice, will be held at 7 p.m. for toddlers through children in the primary grades and their families. Shabbat Evening service at 8:15 p.m. Rabbi Azriel, Rabbi Stiel and Cantor Yablonski will ofBciate. Cantor Michael Yablonski and Dana Sloan, choir director of the Presbyterian Church of the Cross, along with a combined choral group, will present exerpts from Handel's "Israel in Egypt' in celebration of Passover. The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by Chella and Matthew Kurs in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of David Kurs. 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 will take place in the Chapel. The regular Shabbat service will be held in the Sanctuary. Bat Mitzvah David Kurs, son of Chella and Matthew Kurs, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah at the Shabbat morning service . Joint Sisterhood-Men's Club Program Sisterhood and Men's Club will host a joint program Sunday at 10 a.m. Jessie Rasmussen, children and family liasion to Governor Nelson, will speak on welfare reform. A light brunch will be served. Annual New York Temple deli night Temple Israel's Men's Club and Sisterhood will sponsor an evening of fun and food Sunday. There will be two seatings: 5 and 6:30 p.m. Take-out orders will be available. • ^' Adult Education \ Tuesday: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.. Adult B'nai Mitzvah. Thursday: Beyond Midrash, 7 to 8:15 p.m., led by Don Schwartz. "TOW" Torah on Wheels (TOW) will be held Tuesday from noon to 1:15 p.m. at United Way of the Midlands, 1805 Harney St. The host is Murray Frost. Reservations are required. Call the Temple office at 556-6536.
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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. Chumaah 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 Americane, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at Chabad House. Model Fesach Seder Chabad will host a model Pesach seder for Russian-speaking new Americans Sunday at 2 p.m. at the JCC. Participants will experience the joys of Pesach and the mystical meaning behind the myriad customs.
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April 7,1995 Jewish Press Page 3 BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE BETH EL SYNAGOGUE 14506 California 1502 No. 52nd Street Omaha, NE 68154 Omaha, NE 68104 492-8550 556-6288 Office Hours: Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Office hours: Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Services are conducted by Rabbi Paul Drazen and' Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Joseph Cantor Emil Berkovits. Friedman. FRIDAY: FRIDAY: 8:15 p.m.--Fellowship Shabbat for churches Kabbalat Shabbat service at 7 p.m. around Omaha to share in a traditional Friday SATURDAY: \ < night service. Morning services are at 8:45 a.m. in SATURDAY: Sanctuary and Goldstein Chapel. Services at 9:30 a.m. Kiddush following services. Beginners Minyan at 9:30 a.m. Sitter service starts at 10 a.m. Super Shabbos, 9:30 a.m., for children of all ages Shabbat story time, the first and third Saturday Kiddush will be sponsored by Sisterhood. at 11 a.m. Babysitting service provided by Sisterhood. ICtantan (program for kindergarten, first, second Lesson with the rabbi at 6:40 p.m. and third grades) meets the first and third Mincha is at 7:40 p.m. Shalosh Seudot, Ma'Ariv Saturday at 11 a.m. and Havdalah conclude the services. TSS (Torah Siddur Skills) at 10 a.m. SUNDAY: Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services, 6:40 p.m. Morning services at 9 a.m. SUNDAY: Breakfast and a study session with Rabbi Services are at 9 a.m. Friedman follow the service, while Rabbi Kaye WEEKDAYS: leads a study session for the youth group. Services at 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Evening services at 7:40 p.m. Judaica Shop WEEKDAYS: Open Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 Services at 7 a.m. and 7:40 p.m. p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to noon; and by appointment. Lunch 'n Learn Bar Mitzvah Lunch 'n Learn will be held Tuesday from noon to Matthew Kutler, son of Debi and David Kutler, will become a Bar Mitzvah Friday evening and 1 p.m. at the synagogue. Saturday morning. Practical Judaism A class with Rabbi Kaye will be held Wednesday TIFERETH ISRAEL at 7:30 p.m. at the synagogue. 3219 Sheridan Blvd. Sisterhood Gift Shop ^H Lincoln, NE 68502 Sisterhood gift shop is open by appointment. Call 423-8569 I^ah Siegel at 556-5455. Services are conducted by Rabbi Stanley M. Cookbook Rosenbaum. "Happiness is Still Good Food," is available at the Minyans on Mondays and Thursdays at 7:15 a.m. FRIDAY: gift shop or call Charlotte Kaplan at 551-5658. Light candles no later than 7:40 p.m. Services start at 8 p.m. SATURDAY: SHABBAT HACHODESH. Services start at 9:30 a.m. Jr. Congregation starts at 10:15 a.m. A kiddush luncheon will be held in celebration of Harry Levinson's 85th birthday. The entire congregation may attend.
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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. 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 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. OFFUTT Capehart ('hapel 25th Street and Capehart Omaha, NE 08123 294-6051 FRIDAY: Services stjirl at H p.m,
i Rebecca Bloom (left) and Linda Sadofsky are co-chainnen of Flowers for Your Home and Garden, a B'nai Israel fund-raiser scheduled for April 30. Bedding, patio plants, and flowers will be available at Westside Community Education Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Rabbi Development Fund. For information, call Ms. Sadofsky at 398-1595 or 3972400, or Ms. Bloom at 455-1890. v^
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Editorial By Moiris Maline
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'Jews' for what?
Why is this night different? i Familiar question? Well, the answer to the question is not what you might think. i ' Last week, an estimated 100 members and guests of Presbyterian Faith Church in LaVista attended a servi(^to learn the fundamentals of a Passover seder as practiced by the Jewish people. A representative from "Jews for Jesus," describing her group as a Jewish organization, proceeded to describe the Passover seder in terms that would bring about a gasp in the breathing mechanism of a rieal Jew. For example, she said the Afikomen (broken, hidden, and "resurrected") really described the Jewish belief in the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Her description of the "Jewish" seder, interspersed with Christian teachings from the New Testament, seemingly brought comfort and "revelation" to the members and guests of the congregation. . Not all of those in attendance were comfortable. .Rabbis Joseph Friedman, David Kaye and Debbie Stiel found it difficult to contain themselves as the dramatic farce was carried out. Since questions were not invited from the audience, the rabbis boldly tried to get the presenter engaged in dialogue, but were shunned in the process. When Rabbi Friedman suggested to the pastor that he was pained by the misrepresentation, the pastor granted Rabbi Friedman's request to speak to the congregation at a later date. It is remarkable in this day and age of easily available communication that churches and pastors still fail to recognize the "Jews for Jesus" organization for what it is — Christians masquerading as Jews.
Holiday programming Nebraska ETV will air " Passover: Festival of Freedom," Sunday, April 16, 11 a.m. At 11:30 a.m., "A Passover Seder presented by Eli Weisel," will be featured. Also, Sunday, April 30, 7 a.m.- "A Day in the Warsaw Ghetto: A Birthday Trip in Hell;" 7:30 a.m.-"A Time in the Life of Israel Szapiro," a documentary about Gering, Neb., resident Israel Szapiro's struggle for survival during th Holocaust; 11 ajn.- "Diamonds in the Snow," telling the stories of three children who survived the Holocaust.
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Letter from Israel
To the Editor: Your readers' help is needed. I am looking for Margot Marcus (1925/1926), her father, Bruno, her aunt or grandmother Rosalie. Margot and I were in the same classroom in early 1935/36 in Marien Werder/West Prussia, now Kwidzyn/Poland. One day, either 1936 or 1937, Margot did not come to school. On the way home, I passed by their house. A neighbor lady told me the Marcus family had gone on vacation. In the middle of the year? What did I know? I was only 10 or 11 years old. In January, 1945, I became a refugee too. Only then I heard of the horrors and understood the "early" vacation by the Marcus family. Ever since, I have prayed, and still do, that they found a safe haven—somewhere. Years ago I wrote to the Jerusalem Post. No luck. Erika Weibel Kuss
By Harry Allen On rare occasions when I glanced at the 'Readers Digest" I was always intrigued by its column on "the most unforgettable character I have ever met." If I were to nominate someone, it would be Mordachai Ben-Porat, the septegerian founder of the Babylon Jewish Heritage Museum in Or Yehuda, Israel. Ben-Porat is one of Israel's legends; his life is the stuff of movies and adventure novels. Born in Baghdad, Iraq, in 1923, into a merchant family, he was the oldest of 13 children. He joined the Halutz movement in Iraq and when he finished high school he came to Israel and joined the Haganah. He fought in the battles to capture Lydda and Ramie and lefl the Haganah as a mqjor. By 1951, it became clear to the Jewish community of Iraq and to the government of Israel that a Jewish future in Iraq was in real doubt and that a 2,500-year Iraqi diaspora - the oldest Jewish community-had to end. Ben-Porat was sent to Iraq to organize the exodus in a group which included, among others, Shlomo Hillel, now world chairman of Keren Heyesod and former speaker of the Knesset. More than 120,000 Iraqi Jews were illegally evacuated in operation Ezra and Nehemiah. Ben-Porat was arrested three times only to escape. His fourth arrest included torture before he managed to escape. When he got back to Israel, he enrolled in Hebrew University. He was then elected mayor of Or Yehuda. He served for 14 years, converting the shanty town into a municipality. In 1965, he was elected to the Knesset on Ben Gurion's Rafi party list and eventually served as a minister in the government. He was sent to Iran after Khomeni came to power and returned to Israel with the last Jews to leave that country. He founded the Babylonian Jewish Heritage Museum and Research Center. He is a modest man of very modest means. After all of the years, he said, "my possessions are my car and apartment. But the only possessions that count are my name and my family." There are too few Ben-Porats left either in Israel or elsewhere.
Choral Arts concert scheduled for Beth El The Nebraska Choral Arts Society Masterworks Chorus will present its final concert of the 199495 season Sunday, April 30, 3 p.m., at Beth El Synagogue. The concert, titled "Inscription of Hope," will include the Chichester Psalms by Leonard Bernstein, Prayer Before Sleep (Talmud Suite) by Sid Robinovitch, selections from King David by Z. Randall Stroope Arthur Honneger, as well as selections from I Never Saw Another Butterfly, composed by Charles Davidson. Performers will include Cantor Leo Fettman, who will narrate the program; the Beth El Choir; David Low, cellist; and the Nebraska Children's Chorus. Inscription of Hope, written by Dr. Z. Randall Stroope, the society's artistic director, will be performed by all three choirs. Tickets are $9 for general admission, $8 for senior citizens, $5 for students age 18 and under; and free for children age 6 and under. For ticket reservations, call 496-4141. They will also be available at the door.
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Organizations YES YES will meet Monday at the JCC. Discussion group, bingo and English classes all start at 10:30 a.m. Choral practice is at 11. Following li^nch At noon, the YES choral group will perform. Transportation is available. Call 3304272. Reminder: Tliere will be no YES, Oldtimers and Walk-In Drop-In during the week of Passover, April 17-21. WALK-IN DROP-IN Walk-In Drop-In will meet Thursday at the JCC. Exercise with Larisa at 10:15 a.m. Bingo starts at 10:30. Bring a dairy sack lunch to eat at 11:45, and play bingo at 12:15 p.m. AMIT WOMEN AMIT Women will host a luncheon Sunday at the Livingston Plaza club room at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $5. Sophie Schulman, treasurer of Kalah Franklin Chapter, will report on her visit to Beit Hayeled and life today with Israeli families. HADASSAH and JCAC The educational program hosted by Hadassah and JCAC will be held Wednesday at noon at the home of Sissy Silber, 311 Oakridge St. Rabbi Ruth Ehrenstein will speak on "Jewish Women in the Bible." For reservations and directions, call Sandra Kohll at 391-5603; Deborah Platt at 496-2699; or Ms. Silber at 292-8062.
BREADBREAKERS Alon Mor, BBYO regional director, will speak to B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers Wednesday at noon at Regency West Best Western, according to Richard Diamond, April chairman. Cost is $7.50 and the public may attend. TORAH TOTS PRESCHOOL Torah Tots Pre-school will hold an open house Tuesday, April 11, 7:30 p.m., at Chabad House. The event is to educate parents on the program, and there will be hands-on demonstrations.
BBYO beau dance scheduled for May 13
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T'was the night before the Seder and all through the house, Not a person was resting, not a light could be doused. The children were helping their mama prepare, The hundreds of details, each done with great care. The house was scrubbed clean, the chometz was gone; Both mama and helpers were tired and wan. The Passover dishes were out of the cartons. The 1995 BBYO beau dance wUI be held May The special candy was ordered from Bartons. 13 at the Red Lion. Candidates are, back row, from left: Alan Deporte, Jason Epstein, Jeff All of a sudden mama yelled "vay is meer," Shapiro and Aaron Shefren. Front row; Jon Causing all in the house to tremble with fear. Broder, Lance Polikov and Jay Lewis. Not What's the matter? What happened? Why did you « pictured: Mike Ivers. For dance information, say that? call Alon Mor, BBYO regional director, 334Mama answered loudly "I just kashered the eat!' 8200, ext. 235. "You kashered the cat? Ma, come on and be seri-
Jewish National Blue Box Fund The Jewish National Fund has always been identified by the familiar Blue Box that most have known all their lives - the pushka. The important thing is, the money in the Blue Box is used for projects to strengthen and beautify • Israel, such as land reclamation, developments, road building and resettlements. Here in Omaha, Blue Box collections are made twice each year, spring and fall. Chairman Ann Margolin has announced it's time for the spring collection and has asked for the cooperation of everyone to once more help make the chapter's quota. Volunteers who will be emptying BJue Boxes are; Ann Belmont, Jean Epstein, Ruth Fox, Fanny Gummers, Pauline Guss, Bess Hornstein, Bert Lewis, Linda Muskin, Reva Gruch, Diane Rubin, Sally Wintroub, Ann Margolin and Jean Duitch. If you have not received an envelope or do not have a pushka, call Ann Margolin at 553-4668. The envelopes were sent out recently to those who prefer to mail a check. Return them as soon as possible to Jean Duitch. For a Blue Box, call Ann Margolin at 553-4665.
But she yelled and she hollered like she wa delirious. When they finally found out why the shrying got faster. It turned out to be their Passover disaster. Mama was boiling water to make gefilte fish. When the cat gave a jump, missed her footing and swish! It fell into the teppel with such screaming and yowling, that You couldn't tell which was mama and which was the cat. Well that's how it happened, kashering the kahtz; The night that they thought their poor mama would plotz. Somehow they managed to make everything right. So don't worry, zie gezunt, happy Pesach and goodnight. CORRECTION In last week's edition, in the names of consecrants at United Talmud Torah of Omaha, Aleksander Salkin was misidentified in a list sub mitted by UTTO. He is the son of Michael and Trudy Salkin.
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Jeffrey Bernstein, State of Israel Bonds regional representative, reported that he received great feedback from the information table recently set up in the lobby of the Jewish Community Center. He said, "People were happy to see an Israel Bonds presence again in the community and a few took advantage Jeffrey Bernstein of the opportunity to redeem or reinvest their mature bonds." As a result of the successful experiment, Mr. Bernstein said he will be establishing regular office hours at the Jewish Community Center the last Wednesday of each month from 3 to 6 p.m. He will be available to answer questions and provide help with investment and redemption forms, and to furnish information on the latest Israel Bonds rates and instruments. Mr. Bernstein also said that there is still time to purchase an Israel Bond through their IRA or pension plan at rates of up to 8.1%. For information or to schedule an appointment during his April 26-28 visit, call 1-800-752-5659. State of Israel Bonds is an international organization offering securities issued by the government of Israel. Since its inception in 1951, Israel Bonds has secured more than $14 billion in investment capital for the development of every aspect of Israel's economy, including agriculture, commerce and industry. Throughout its history, Israel has maintained a perfect record on the payment of principal and interest on the securities it has issued. Israel Bonds proceeds play a m^or role in absorbing Jews from the former Soviet Union, Ethiopia and elsewhere, and in providing crucial financial resources to Israel for a new era of promise and opportunity.
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Jewish Organizations in Cyberspace By Carol Katzman Perhaps readers have noticed that more men seem to be "cruising the Net" than women. Stiatistics do show that the average user is a male between the ages of 18 and 30, but women are starting to enter this arena in greater numbers. Last fall, Women's American ORT sent members a mailing requesting those already "online" discuss the possibility of forming a BBS or Bulletin Board Service. This is especially useful to affinity groups, such as national board members and national committee members, as well as for local presidents. Recently, the National Council of Jewish Women has begun exploring this also. National board members have long used software to send documents via modem .to the national office. Using the Internet, however, would open up communications to more members to exchange ideas on fund-raising, programming and community service. So strong is the need to communicate among Jewish communal volunteers and professionals that the Council of Jewish Federations established CJF Online. This service will not only allow E-mail among affinity groups, but also access to the Internet with all its features: World Wide Web, Telnet and Gopher information systems. Both UJA and JESNA (United Jewish Appeal and the Jewish Educational Society of North America) have already made committments to join this service. In 1982, the personal computer became available to the masses, followed shortly by Fax machines and then cellular phones. With the accessibility of electronic communications to more and more people lage" in a user-friendly mode, the term "global village takes on a new and realistic meaning, Happy "Cruising!"
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By Shana Novak, Burke High senior Jewish Press intern I was driving with my dad recently near 50th and Center when I saw something that really made me think twice about the life I led. I saw two small children fishing. Now you wonder why two kids fishing would make a person reflect on her life. It's because the two small boys were fishing from a white plastic bucket-in their front yard. The bucket was not big enough to hold a goldfish, yet they held tightly to their long fishing poles and stood hopeful. I could almost see, from the street, the hope in their eyes. They wanted to catch a fish, but I had a feeling "their bucket was empty." I'm not one to judge a book by its cover, but these Rose Blumkin ilewish Home King and Queen children stood in a front lawn surrounded by old junk couches, their car that had no hubcaps or winwere Alb-ed Kolasky and Elaine Bernstein. dows, and their mother sat on the porch drinking a beer. From the condition of the children's environment, this family was obviously hurting to make ends meet. This is what I mean when I say that "their bucket was empty." Just like the children may never have a chance of catching fish from an empty bucket, they may never have the chance of opportunity from an empty life. Obviously, money was scarce here and so was the guidance parents owes their children. Feeling horrible for the young boys, I thought to myself, these boys may never get to travel the world; these boys may never get to drive their first car; these boys may never open a birthday present, and they may never have the opportunity to drive by someone else's house and feel more fortunate than what they are looking at. Visions Purim Queen and King were Sally These kids may never know all the happiness Telpner and Abe Schloff. that I do and I truly felt sorry for them. I felt sorry for them because when I was a young girl, my bucket was always full offish to catoh. Growing up, I had a loving family who made sure I was always safe and secure. If I went fishing, it was off the dock of our lake house. I traveled the world and I drove my first car. By Myrna Shinbavun, ADL public relations I've opened 18 years worth of birthday presents, Persons who can bear witness against former SS Obersturmfuehrer Gerhard Maywald, commandant and then, I drove by a house and was upset by of the Mali Trostinez death camp in Russia, are what I saw. Seeing those boys fishing from an empty bucket being sought by the Anti-Defamation League. Maywald, who was tried and convicted for his crim- made me realize how good this world has treated inal actions, has denied all participation in the me. destruction of Jews. It made all the stupid little worries in my life Survivors with any Information regarding seem so insignificant. My bathroom is too small, Maywald's activities at Mali Trostinez are asked to my homework is too hard, and my car needs its oil contact Elliot Welles, director, AdL Task Force on changed. Nazi War Criminals, 823 United Nations Plaza, WHO CARES! New York, N.Y. 10017. So next time you feel like the only thing you're The Anti-Defamation League, founded in 1913, is getting from life is lemons, just remember that the world's leading organization fighting antiSemitism through programs and services that some people in this world will never even have the opportunity to make lemonade. counteract hatred, prejudice and bigotry.
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In recognition for her leadership in advancing the economic and social welfare of women and children in her country, Queen Noor of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan received an award from the National Council of Jewish Women recently at its policy conference, the Washington Institute. Susan Katz, NCJW National President, stated, 'We are delighted to honor Queen Noor. Her work reflects the NCJW belief that a nation must empower women and provide opportunities for children to reach their full potential." Five Omahans were among the nearly 700 participants at the institute, entitled "Acting Today, Shaping Tomorrow." Participating were Vicki Sanford, president-elect; Sara Juster, public affairs/education vice-president; Carol Bloch, State public affairs chairman; Carol Katzman, national board member, and Jan Schneiderman, national vice-president. The women attended training, led by professional activists, including Carol Bloch, Carol Katzman and Jan Schneiderman, to learn strategies for deal-
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NCJW National President Susan Katz recently appointed National Vice-President Jan Schneiderman, along with fellow officer Sue Plastrik, Lakeville, N.Y., Section, to chair the 1996 National Convention. Mrs. Schneiderman also chaired the 1988 NCJW Central District Conference in Omaha. The national convention is expected to attract more than 700 women from across the country and will be hosted by the Greater Detroit Section. New ofiicers and board members for the 1996-99 triennium will be elected and delegates will vote on national resolutions, bylaws and the budget, as well as attend workshops and plenary sessions. Established in 1893, the National Council of Jewish Women is America's oldest Jewish women's organization, with close to 100,000 members in the United States. NCJW's community service and advocacy efforts focus on child and elder care, reproductive rights, education and constitutional rights and are targeted to help women, children and families of all races, religions and economic backgrounds in the U.S. and Israel. For information on membership, call Omaha Section President Debbie Friedman at 330-5155.
At the recent Washington Institute, National Council of Jewish Women introduced its newest research project entitled "Parents as School Partners." Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the Children's Defense Fund, spoke at the introductory session. The study will be conducted by Center for the Child, NCJW's New York City-based applied research institute, together with NCJW volunteers across the country. The project will focus on parental involvement to foster children's success in school, an issue that has received significant national attention, having been incorporated into such legislation as Goals 2000: Educate America Act. NCJWs Center for the Child has received grants from several foundations, including the Kellogg Foundation, General Mills Foundation, Danforth Foundation and Wolens Foundations, to conduct research. Several major research projects have been conducted since the establishment of the Center for the Child in 1985. For information, call Omaha Section Presidentelect Vicki Sanford at 493-3714, or Community Services Vice-president Cindy Goldberg at 3985448.
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By Annette Fettman became congregants and the congregants became friends. , After the service, one man approached the cantor NeighborhoocJ Bakery & Cafe to apologize for walking in and out of the service. "No problem," Leo replied, "my congregants in •Wedding Cakes •German Specialties Omaha do that all the time!" "But your chanting •Tories •Cheese Cakes 'Complete Catering brought tears to my eyes," he answered regretfulLUNCH & GERMAN STYLE DINNERS ly, "I had to leave to compose myself" 5180Leavenworth 553-6774 My husband was interviewed for the daily newspaper Hawaii Today. The front-page story and photograph brought several requests to speak on )ti)K>X««)(i«JK)((««)(()K)((«««)t(»K««««»()>K«)K«)K)(( the Holocaust. One appointment was up north at the Hawaii Preparatory Academy in Kamuela. Two men approached Leo after his talk, requestCantor Fettman (right) helped Joe Rosner ing help. "We both have 12-year-old sons who need put on t'fillin in the Succah, which is made of to be tutored for their bar mitzvahs," they Palm leaves. explained. "And there is no help forthcoming from the congregations in Honolulu.' The cantor asked CHINESE RESTAURANT The palm trees stood in silhouette against the for a commitment from each family, mezuza on the 3515 Center Street, Omaha, NE. 68105 Pacific sky. The Torah was passed from grandfa- doorpost, lighting shabbat candles and making kidther to father to son. The words of the Haflorah dush on Friday night. DISTINCTIVELY DIFFERENT were chanted and the cantor intoned the priestly Dave Levenson and Bob Chancer agreed, so the • Chicken With Eggplant • Sesame Chicken blessing. Shannon Bo Levenson was becoming a bargain was struck! What followed was a constant • Happy Family • Peking Duck bar mitzvah here on the Terrace of the Royal flow of letters, tapes, phone calls and FAX commu• Seafood Combinatbn • Dragon & Phoenix Waikoloan Hotel on the Big Island of Hawaii. How nication, lists of Jewish books and notes of encourdid this celebration of rites of passage to adulthood agement. Neither Shannon Levenson nor Zac Business Hours: 11 AM - 10 PM T»l: (402) 346-9226 happen here on the Big Island? Was it "bashert" Chancer had ever been to a service in a synagogue Lunch Hours: 11 AM •3 PM Fax: (402) 346-9223 that a vacation in 1992 in Hawaii would yield a or had witnessed a bar mitzvah ceremony. They »«*»*«w««»»»w»«»««»>»ww«»w«»»«» firm connection to the Jews here? were born on the island. What is a bar mitzvah? Frequent flyer miles with triple bonus points Why is it important for me? These were good B JBjgjBJBJBJBJBjgjcLigjBJaJiLigjgjBJtLlcLIB ig accumulated on our last trip to Israel entitled us to questions; both boys wanted answers. More infora trip to Hawaii. Relying on the advice of our well- mation and "pep talk" letters followed. traveled friend, Vera Lewis, we made reservations Returning to Kailua-Kona for the holidays last in Oahu and Kauii. Then the 1992 hurricane devas- fall afforded the cantor the opportunity to meet and tated Kauii and detoured our plans to visit that discuss Torah with the Levenson and the Chancer garden spot, so we settled on the Big Island of families. Plans were made. The three-week winter ? Hawaii as a second choice. break would afford a time space for classes with ? Seeking an Orthodox minyan within walking dis- both families. The bar mitzvah services would take ? tance of our hotel on Wakiki Beach led us to place Dec. 31,1994, and Jan. 7,1995. Chabad and Rabbi Itchel Kransjansky. When he R<^TAU(^ANT 6< TAV<KNA Many hours were also spent with writer Jeffrey ? learned that the Big Island was our next destina- Lloyd Mallan, who is collaborating on a biographi- ? 119 So. 40th St. •558-5623 tion, he urged us to contact Scott Reich who was a cal sketch of Leo's life. The title chosen is "Test of ? Greek American Culs'me ? "baal t'shuvah" a returnee to traditional Judaism. Faith." Full Bar The visit with Scott and his wife, Sarit, led to Come December, our luggage was bulging with Lamb, Pastitsb, Mousaka an impromtu meeting of the Kona Beth Shalom educational materials, kiddush cups, havdalah Men - Thus: 11 - 9 p.m. • FrI - Saf: 11-10 p.m. Board of the Kona Beth Shalom Congregation candles, sermons, kosher foods either frozen or Ha (El WBrsn^rsrormTswyrwyrvrwursTBrsrsi!:} (Kailua-Kona) and the invitation to serve as rabbi dehydrated, and a Torah. Although we had not and cantor for the congregation on Rosh Hashanah seen our condominium, I was determined to make a and Yom Kippur the following year, an offer that shabbat dinner for the Chancers and Levensons on FRESHEST-BEST TASTING BAR-B-g my husband could not turn down. our first Friday night on the Island. That President Michael Zola had played basketTo that end, I carried two challot, a frozen gefilte VCXTED # J Best BarB-Q in Omaha for 1994 ball in our synagogue in Madison, Wis., clinched fish, a generous box of my mandel bread and eight by Omaha Magazine the deal. Kona Beth Shalom Congregation has a NCSY Benchers. It was necessary to improvise the membership of about 40 families. They met once a seating arrangements with six adults at the round • month at the Salvation Army Chapel. At one time, table and three children at each of the two coffee a rabbi came in from Honolulu to conduct the ser- tables. Our goal was to introduce both bar mitzvices. Today, lay people lead the service and they vah families to the Friday night home ritual. have switched to a shabbaton format. Services are Classes were held two mornings a week in the held on the last shabbat of the month at the Kona Hawaii Preparatory Academy library, with both Surf Resort. families attending. Often, other people would join In September 1993, Leo and I flew into Kailua- the group. I began to refer to H.P.A. as the Hebrew EAT IN Kona with great anticipation. After the Reiches Preparatory Academy. Some of the topics covered CARRY OUT welcomed us into their home in Halualoa, the first were Jewish Ethics and Values, the Jewish conCATERING for AU Occasions r-rxm* //-e.M> chore was to check the Torah and make any correc- cept of G-d, How can one prove the existence of bar & bat mitzvahs Fti-SU/f-f tion necessary. My husband came prepared with G-d? Does it make a difference whether or not we birthdays, .innlversarles <&• //-e.x) the quill pen and special ink. This Torah had been believe in G-d? Acts of kindness and justice, and weddings, Just for fun rescued from Czechoslovakia during the Holocaust Kashruth. 10870 W. Dodge Rd. 496-7427 and was very precious to the congregants. We drove into Hilo to meet with Rita Leonard The High Holiday services were held at the Kona who works with the small Jewish community there. Surf Resort. Scott and Sarit and the two of us Leo recorded some tapes of High Holiday melodies moved into a condominium nearby. We set up a for her. He also worked with Scott on taping shabkosher kitchen with Sarit shlepping in dishes, flat- bat nigunim for the Kona Congregation. Other ware and glasses, in an heroic attempt to stage a plans for the Island is the establishment of a festive yom tov dinner for us and a few friends. Jewish cemetery. And she did succeed, even including some A few days after Ziirhary Chancer's bar n)it7,vnh Scphnrdic touches. we left Hawaii, planning to return next fall. This Services were held in a large room with one wall had been a very rewarding experience. In fuel, of windows facing the Pacific Ocean. On Rosh Robert Chnncer remarked, "If Cantor P'ettman IIa«tlmnah nflernoon, we walked to the rocky black had arrived on the Island before the Anicrirun l;tv;i sluiri' tii iihsiTvi' Tntijilich. And lIuiH, strangers missionarieg, half the Island would l)c Jewish!"
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