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Federation Campaign reaches $2,800,000 By Barbara Chandler, Fcideration comwmnicattoM director 'The Omaha Jewish Conununity reached a mileatone with the 1996 UJA/Federation Campaign raising $2,800,000. More than. 400 volunteers worked on the campaign and more than 80 percent of the community pledged their support. 1 The funds raised for the campaign will be added ,to interest income from endowments managed by the Foundation of the Federation. [ That revenue will be allocated to the Federation and its beneficiary agencies to support the pfp(rams and services of the Federation, the Jewish Community Center, the Bureau of Jewish Education, the Bureau for the Aging, Jewish Family Service, the'Jewish Press, the Jewish 'Federation Library and the ADL/Community Relations Committee. Fred Simon, General Campaign Co-chairman ;thanked the community for supporting the campaign. *A successful campaign is all about community •— the generosity and concern of the donors and the wholehearted effort of our captains and workers. It's about all of you who care. We can't thank you enough." Don Goldstein, who also served as General Campaign Co-chairman, commented, "We're happy with the results and very appreciative of everyone who contributed to the success of this campaign.
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"We can't say enough about the dedicated volunteers who devoted their time and energy to talk with the members of our Jewish community about the programs and services made possible through the annual campaign." ^ Carol Katzman, Women's Campaign Co-chairman, remarked, 'Serving as chairman-elect and then chairman of the Women's UJA/Federation Campaign has been a time of personal growth, new friendships and renewed commitment to the Jewish people. *My thanks go to the hundreds of women in this community who give their dollars, their time and their talents to ensure a vibrant Jewish community that will exist for their children and grandchildren." Julee Katzman, who also served as Women's Campaign Co-chairman, added, 'Women's Campaign has once again distinguished itself We continue to strengthen our women through knowledge and the mitzvah of giving. I am amazed each year at the end of the Women's Campaign by how far weVe come. 'Our community has so much to be grateful for. and our women are truly examples of whet Federation is all about." Tom Bernstein and Mike Platt will serve as General Campaign Co-chairmen for the 1996 UJA/Federation Campaign. Julee Katzman and Bobbi Leibowitz will serve as Women's Campaign Co-chairmen.
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TheJfKTO large mezuzahs for the front door, hand I ByMaryFellman \ In addition to the already announced initial gift oarveofrom Jerusalem stone, were made by an of one million dollars by the late Dan and Esther artisan in'Mea SheariA in Jerusalem. Gordman, a number of Omaha families, individuals They and the clear lucite mezuzahs for the and foundations have also endowed clasBrooms and doors of the various rooms in the Center were other areas of the newly built Gordman Center for hand carried to Omaha by Rabbi Richard Freund Jewish Learning on the Jewish Federation campus. on a recent trip. The Friedel Academy Library has been endowed The mezuzahs are the gift of David and Phyllis Iqr Rose Schupack in memory of her late husband Hoffman. The 'klaf,* or parchment, in each mezuzah was Eli and will be known as the Eli and Rose Schupack Library. created by one of the best scribes in Israel, accordThe Carl L. Frohm Memorial Foundation has ing to Dr. Freund, Jewish studies consultant for endowed the music room. Julius and Bess the Friedel Academy. It is possible to see the script of each parchment Katzman, Maurice and Madeline Katzman, Mike and Carol Katzman, and Rick and Julee Katzman in the clear lucite mezuzahs on which Is inscribed have endowed a classropm. The Arts and Science the first two paragraphs of the Shema. room has been endowed by Robert Eisenberg. The names of all donors will be placed on a spePreviously cially designed plaque in the Gordman Center as announced were well as on individual plaques at each room's entry endowments by Henry door. land Dorothy Riekes Still to be endowed are several classrooms, the and the Herbert deck-Suocah in the back of the building, two of the Goidsten Trust for the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society Museum walls, Nebraska Jewish and the ofTiees of the Friedel Academy and the Historical Society Jewish Federation Bureau of Jewish Education. Synagogue Historical Individuals, families, or foundations desiring Museum in tha further information about endowments in the Gordman Center. Gordman Center are asked to contact Mary FeUmao, 393-3144. Also announead tha gift of Eucane Ad Charlotte Rich r the building'e ComiDOoa Room. The dedication service for the Dan Bndowmsiita hare klio b«ea r«ea(Y«d and Either Gordman Center for hum Stera and Patty Jewish Laaming wili tahe place on pogi; the Firat National Bank and an anaoyaoua Suadajr, May tl, at UdO pjn. The new hotHttmSif. Ifensafaii from lanai will be aflind to the door building ii located adijaoent to the irajri of tha new Oerdaaa Ceatar for Jewish Jewish CoMmonitjr Center at 889 Uirninc durinc the dadkatioo earrkH May ai. South ISlndBt.
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for community sen^ice A program offering an exhibit of artafects tfaa Israel and a series of activities relating to the motion picture Sehindler't Li$t, have won top awards in the category of community service, it was announced today. The awards will be distributed at the annual meeting of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Jewish Conununity Center theater. A reception will follow in the Qordiqan Education Center. Winning for Bethsaida, the exhibit of artifacts, are the Jewish Cultural Arts Committee and the Bureau of Jewish Education. ADL/CRC will be honored for the Schindler's List community programs. The exhibit, Bethsaida, resulted from Israel's approval for the first time to allow artifacts from a current dig to be transported out of the country for a showing in the United States. The project director. Dr. Richard Freund, was able to use his first-hand knowledge of Bethsaida to provide the Omaha community with an interactive archaeological exhibit that incorporated the history of the area wi^ the artifacts of the actual dig. The ADL/CRC effort provided thousands of area teachers and students with better knowledge and understanding of Jews, Jewish histoiy and culture, and the Holocaust. The entire Jewish community benefitted by the promotion of education, understanding and tolerance, thereby lessening bigotry and anti-Semitism, the announcement stated. Sam Fried, Alan and Carol Parsow, and Gary and Karen Javitch were among the community members who defrayed the costs of film showings, an essay contest, and other activities.
Brig. Gen. Paul G. Coiien awarded Legion of IMerit Brig. Gen. Paul G. Cohen, deputy acUutant general-Air, Nebraska Air National Guard, was awarded the Legion of Merit by the Secretary of the Air Force. Mr. Cohen also serves as president of the Jewish Community Center. The medal is the fourth highest peacetime medal and sixth highest overall medal a member of the Air I'orce can receive. The only higher medals that can be earned during peacetime are: the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Distinguished Service Medal and the Defense Superior Service Medal. Gen. Cohen, who retired in April, was awarded the medal for distinguishing himself *by exceptionally meritorious conduct in tha performanoe of outstanding servicet to the United States." 'In this important assignment, tha leedenhip, exemplary foreeight and ceaseless sfTorte eooaiatently deoumatrated by General Cohsa reeutlel ia significant eontributlons to the efleethreoeea and sueeaaa of the Nebraska Air National Oaard.' aoeordiBf to the award citation. 'Gen. Cohen haa long ntainUlDed a Dstal 1 focus with long-range planning beiaf eae all ia«eaeelHi_j spedaltiet, shariaf bis aiperleoee aadiatoddH i with iSBlarmiUtaijr ieadm en Air Natiiarf ( latiiarf(Mn fliturs roles.
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Paraahat Emor The Torah'B Ailyice on the December Dilemma' Surely.you je8t?-No, only partly, and Tm more serious than jesting. But tlMk'Torah never heard of the December Dilemmtfiilo, it didn't; but its advice is there, and lt%«ieiU|it. Here's ill point: We had just finished Pesah, and our memory was still tasting its foods and still hearing its melodies. And what did the Torah reading stress (Parashat Ahare Mot)? Yom Kippur! Half a year away-but we were reading details of the ancient service for Yom Kippur, from "herewith shall Aaron come into the Holy Place (Lev. 16:3)" to *. . .make atonement for the Children of Israel because of all their sins once in the year. . .(Lev. 16:34)." And now, only two weeks later, our Sidrah, Emor. It's majoT portion is devoted to the festivals of the year, from Pesah-almoet a year hencel-to Shavuot only some five weeks away. "The salient point is that there is a vast difference between information and celebration. Theoretically, our public schools may not celebrate religious holidays. That is. why they use the subterfuge of "winter holidays," when they celebrate Christmas from before 'Thanksgiving till after New Year's Day. The subterfuge fools no one. And we Jews don't agree with each other about the usefulness or the legitimacy in a schmeck tabbak of Hanukkah. ' ' ' Now see what we may deduce from the Parashiyyot Ahare Mot Emor: W^don'trfiaVround anyone w^th High Holy Day celebrations, and we don't expect anyone to join us in' fasting on Yom Kippur of our Parashiyyot!) But learning al>out Biblical Yoin Kippur and the rest of the Pentateuchal Holy Days is another matter. Transmitting information is not celebrating. When do we offer the information? In April and May! *" I have often said in complete seriousness that it is perfectly legitimate for the public schools to teach about Christmas and Easter and all Christian'beliefs and practices. Indeed, I prefer that Jewish children should know, rather than not know, Jk>ut the Trinity and the Virgin Birth and Salvation through faith in the Christ and the whole Christian myth. But in April or May, not in December! Teach Christian beliefs in May and you are teaching about religion, an entirely legal practice and an entirely different matter. Jewish children have the right (repeat: right) to be taught about Judaism and its beliefs and practices, including Holy Days, by Jewish teachers (Jewishly educated teachers!), in attractive settings, in good Jewish schools, in an on-going productive situation-May or December!
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Witnesses sought • Witnesses with direct knowledge of executions by the (Jennan SS and gendarmerie in Novogrodek, Byelorussia-now the Republic of Belarus~=during December 1941 to Februaiy 1943 are being sought by the Anti-Defamation League (ADLX Those with specific information may contact: Elliot Welles, director, ADL Task Force on Nazi War Criminals, 823 United Nations Plaza, New York, N.Y. 10017; phone (212) 885-7769. The RCMP requeste collect calls at 613-990-8467 and ask for investigator Corporal Ken LaVoie, or write to: Commanding Officer, A Division, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 155 McArthur Ave., Vanier, Ontario, Canada K1A0R4, Att: Ware Crimes and Special Investigation Section.
CORRECTION In last week's issue of the Jewish Press, in the article "Students helping students," B'nai Israel Religious School was omitted from the list of schools that participated in a unified Tzedakah campaign.
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FRIDAY: Shabbat evening service at 8:16 p.m. Rabbi Azriel, Rabbi Stiel and Cantor Yablonski will officiate. Rabbi Stiel and Cantor Yablonski will iPresent "Jewish Mothers Throughout the Ages.' The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. David Slosburg in honor of the birth of their dau^ter, Libby Simon, Tot Shabbat Service A short service of 8<ong and prayer, followed by cookies and juice, will be held at 7 p jn. for toddlers '{through children in the primary grades and their fiunilies. Sitter Service Sitter service is available each Shabbat evening Service and the Saturdaiy morning Shabbat service when there is a Bar/B^t Mitzvah. Please make a reservation so we may plan accordingly. There are no facilities for infants. SATURDAY: Shabbat Aoming 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. B'nai Mitzvah Michael Schneider, son of Cindy and Jerry Schneider, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah at the Shabbat morning service. Wliitney Brooke Taxman, daughter of Sherry apd Jeffrey Taxman, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah at the Shabbat morning service Saturday, May 20. P.E.P. PEu-allel Education for Parents will meet Sunday Bt 10 a.m. The event is a spiritual celebration.(phoos, art, collages, creative prayers, music, drama, itc.) Adult Education Thursday: 7 to 8:15 p.m.-Beyond Midrash, led ky Don Schwartz. "Shabbat Comes To You" Rabbi Stiel and the Temple Youth Group will lead a Shabbat service Friday, May 19, 3:45 p.m., it the Remington Heights.
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BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE U0SNo.6SndStr«et Oinah%NE 68104 I 06»«288 Office hours: Monday through "Hiursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 pjn.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Joseph Friedman, i FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat service at 7 p.m. SATURDAY: Morning services are at 8:46 a.m. in the Sanctuary and Goldstein Chapel. Babysitting service provided,by Sistei*bood. Beginners Minyan, 9:30 a.m. i Super ShabboB-For children of all ages, starts at 9:30 a.m. Kiddush sponsored by the Cohen family in memory of Jack E. Cohen. Babysitter service provided courtesy of Sisteibood. Lesson with the rabbi, 7:16 p.m. Mincha at 8:10 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 8 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Services at 7 a.m. and 8:15 p.m. Lunch "n Learn Lunch *n Learn will be held Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. at the office of Al Ross, 9140 W. Dodge, #225. Call the o(Ece to order lunch. Practical Judaism A class with Rabbi Kaye, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., at the synagogue. Evening of Memories "A Night of Nostalgia,' Sunday, May 21, at the synagogue. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; cocktail hour at 5; and buffet deli dinner at 6. For information and reservations, call Don or Bernice Cohen, 5583423. 6 Cookbook 'Happiness is Still Good Food,* available at the gift shop, or call Charlotte Kaplan at 651-5658. Sisterhood Gift Shop Sisterhood gift shop is open by appointment. Call Leah Siegel at 556-5455.
TIFERETH ISRAEL 3219 Sheridan Blvd. CHABAD HOUSE Lincohi, NE 68502 423-8669 1322 So. 119th Street Services are conducted by Rabbi Stanley M. Omaha, NE 68144 DEDICATION Rosenbaum. 897-1124 A memorial for Nate Marcus will be dedicated Minyans on Mondays and Thursdays at 7:15 a.m. Sunday, May 28 at 11 a.m. at Beth Shalom SATURDAY: FRIDAY: Davening is at 9:30 a.m., followed by Kiddush. Cemetery, 78th and Crown Pointe. Cantor Leo Light candles no later titan 8:16 p.m. SUNDAY: Fettman will officiate. Services start at 6 p.m. Davening is at 9:30 a.m. SATURDAY: Talmud Classes Services start at 9:30 a.m. [ Talmud class, 9:30. a.m. Wednesday. Advanced Talmud, 12 p.m. Thursday. Thomas Eliot Hersch Bar Mitzvah. Kiddush Attention Readers! Chumash Class luncheon following services, hosted by Alan and If any photos that have appeared in the Cbumash class for adults, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Donna Hersch. The congregation.may attend. Jewish Press belong to you, please stop by Yiddish *Hooked on Yiddish' lessons Wednesdays, 7 p.m. the office and pick them up. B'NAI ISRAEL English The RECONSTRUCnONIST "Think Jewish and speak English' classes on CONGRE<UTION ewish topics for new Americans, Tuesdays and 322-4705 lursdays at 10:30 a.m. at Chabad House. Services led by Rabbi Ruth Ehrenstein and conJawWi Family ScfVk* fccHiili gregants. NOTE: Services on the first and third Fridays of ROSE BLUIMKIN JEWISH HOME Will My Gtandchildren be Jewish? each month are held'in Omaha. All other Friday SATURDAY: night services are held in Council Bluffs. Soviees, held in the Goldsten Chapel at 9 a.m., For information on any activities, call 322-4706. fill be conducted by Rabbi Maximo Shechet. FRIDAY: Members of the community are invited to join Shabbat service, 7:30 p.m., 618 Mynstor, Council Midents for the service and the kiddush following. Special memorial services are. held on the last Bluffs. FRIDAY, May 10-21: Murday of each month. A film presentation and discussion for people whose B'nai Israel will host the Midwest Regional children have Intermarried, or an considering Reconstructionist Kallah. intermarriage, and who are concerned that their Shabbat services at 7:30 p.m. at Omaha location. BTfAIJESHURUN grandchildren are not being raised s* Jews. SATURDAY, May 20: aoth and South Streets Shabbat services and baby naming for Lila Zoe, TaMday,Mi]rl6,1995 Lincohi, NE 08002 daughter of Jenny Schloisman and Jeff Ferber, 7:30 pjn. 438-8004 Jewish Community Center Adult Lounge ices are officiated by Cantor Michael 9:30 a.m., 618 Mynstor SI. Rsservatioiu required for luncheon to fiollow. reiiter. Havdslahi 7:30 p.m., itthe JCC. Discussion rtmoldmfMimtiBmtBwiUbtmnml FRIDAY: about Reconstructionism, followed by singing and Ssating is Umilad, and rMsrvations sr* rseoamsndsd. Shabbat evening service at 7:30 p.m. dandng. For (Vuthar information, or to rsgistar, SATUROAYi For information about Kallah events, call Rabbi Torah study and service at 10 ajn. caU Jewish Family Ssrrios at S30-2034. .SUNDAYi Ehrenstein at 697-1660. (See related story on page Hsbrsw school^ 9 a.m.; RsUgiraf school, 10 a.A.
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Tea with an Arab I ByJo Carroll 'Don't look too interested. Don't picl^ anything will use bottled water. While the water is boiling, yi. Don't look the shop keeper in the eye." he points to family pictdres posted high on the'wall All words of advice I was given before I began my above his merchandise^ He has three boys, all irst shopping trip within the walled city of t^nagers. He teaches math during the week at a Ferusalemi These shops have a mystique about nearby high school. hem. Most consist of a bmall room with a narrow The business in the old city was left to him by his ipening onto t|ie tiny passages used for streets. father. It's a pleasant conversation one might have ' Merchandise is stacked on the steps outride and with an old friend. lumbles from the small shelves attached to the The tea is served hot in plastic glasses. vails inside. I examine the kafTiyehs and although I prefer the Wooden camels, beaded necklaces, religious arti- most expensive one, I settle for the moderatelyacts, small pottery dishes and bright scarves all priced one. iompete for space in shops that often seem identiThe shop-keeper demonstrated on Gina how it is lal to the one next door. draped for different occasions, while I watch. The I cautiously ask how much something costs, know- ends are flipped different directions to indicate the ng ahead of time I need to haggle for the right mood of the wearer. irice. We pay him, half in American dollars and half in The streets are crowded with tourists looking for shekels. And then I pull my camera out of its bag I bargain. I have tried to inelt into the background and ask to take his picture. jy wearing a long, dark skirt and neutral-colored, He tells me he is sorry but he cannot let me. He is png-sleeve blouse. But it only emphisized my an Arab and he is afraid. He doesn't know where bnerican face. the picture will be shown and he cannot take the My daughter, Gina, is with me. We have bought risk. He has a family to support. His eyes have )read from her favorite street vendor and I am changed from sparkling to fearful so I put npy campoking for presents to bring back to my family. I've era away. He admonishes us to be careful on the lecided I'd like to find a kaffiyeh, a traditional street and pulls the front curtain open. heckered Arab headpiece for my son, Steven. I say a silent prayer for peace as we leave.
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Whitney Brooke Taxman, daughter of Sherry and Jeffrey Taxman, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah Saturday, May 20, at Temple Israel. A seventh-grade honor student at Westside Middle School, she has participated in Odyssey of the Mind, Future Problem Solving, and the Youth Volunteer Corps. She is also a member of the Student Council 'and enjoys swimming, diving, track, basketball, and plays both the piano and the viola. She is collecting 1.5 million pennies in memory of the children who perished during the Holocaust, and plans to donate the money to charitable organizations which benefit children. Whitney has two sisters, Lindsey,19, and Chelsea,?, and a brother, Ben, 10. Grandparents are Harry and Doris Foster of Boca Raton, FL, and Barbara and Marvin Taxman of Omaha.
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To the Editor: For those whose ancestors came firom the small Belonitsian town of Slutzk, notice is hereby given of the annual meeting of the Slutzk Historical Society during the 14th Summer Seminar pn Jewish Genealogy at Hotel Washington, Washington, D.C., June 26 to June 29. For information and reservations, contact Roberta Solit, registration chairman, at 9024 Falls Chapel Way, Potomac, MD, 20854, or call 301-7628199. FAX 301-251-6691. TotheEditoR WOW! What a Shabbos! In April, I went to the Chabad "Shabbaton' at Mahoney State Park. It was my first whole Shabbos experience. Twelve boys, age 7-12, attended. We went for a hike, sang songs, told stories and played games late into the night. (I liked hiking and football best!) The counselors were a blast. Being with ^ends madefora special Shabbos. If this sounds like your idea of fun, you should go next time! See you there! David Phillips To the Editor: My sister, Sylvia Kushner, sent me the Passover edition of the Jewish Press and.I thoroughly enjoyed it. In my mind of recall, I remember being a counselor at Camp JCC in Camp Brewster in Bellevue in 1945. The 50th anniversary will be in August and I'm wondering if there are any of my fellow counselors around to recall August 1946. I would sure like to hear from them and maybe plan a 50th reunion. I have many wonderful memories and friends in Omaha, and would like to extend a big HELLO and also to hear fit)m them. Henry Riekes—I remember vividly our wonderful volleyball games at the old "J'. How could any of us forget? And I'm still playing handball (not racquetball). Lindy Paul 1358 N. Sailors Way, Gilbert, AZ 8S234
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Beth Israel commemorates Lag b'Omer with celebration By Carol Katsnuu^ Lag b'Omer is the 33rd day of the Omer, the 49lay period between Pesach and the Exodus from S^pt and Shavuot and the giving of the Jen Commandments. Beth Israel Synagogue will celebrate this holidky liursday, 6 p.m., at Standing Bear Lake, 132nd hd State St., with a 'bring-your-own" picnic, iiree custonis associated with this holiday are onfires, haircutting ceremonies and archery. Rabbinic sources state that Rabbi Shimon Bar 'ochai died on Lag b'Omer and the world filled iitTi a great light because he revealed to his disciles the secrets of the Zohar, a mystical text of the laballah. , In remembrance of this enlightment and on iabbi Shimon's, insistence that people not mourn is passing, the custom of lighting torches and bonres at Meron, his burial sight in Israel, is carried » to this day. - A rabbinic prohibition of abstaining from shavig, haircuts, listening to music, and attending iiblic entertainment and simchas is also observed i memory of Rabbi Akiva's students, who died ibm a plague during the Omer. ?The custom of 'upshearinish,' or the first haircut r three-year-olds, takes place on Lag b'Omer, in pnor of when the plague is said to have ceased and rohibitions lifted. Thirdly, archery is associated with this holiday to tmind us of the rainbow, which, it is sa^d,~did^ot jpear during the life of Rabbi Shimon. The rain)w was first shown to Noah after the flood and is symbol of G-d's promise to never again destroy je world. Keshet, the Hebrew word for rainbow, is also the ord for an archeiy bow. To commemorate this cusm, an archery demonstration will be held at the Cnic site. For more information, call the synagogue office," (6-6288.
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In the News Caren FriadMan, dau^ter of Art and Sheiyl Friedman, and Eaallj Bennard, dau^ter of Dr. Stephen and Barbara Rennard, ar« among students who were named to the dean's list at Washington University in St. Louis.
Bert Lewis and her mother, Mary Wine, look through "A Journey From the Heart: Reminiscences pf Omaha's Jewish Women." The book was recently distributed to members of Women's Division of the UJA/Federation Campaign. Among the stories in the book is a tribute written by Mrs. Lewis to her mother. Additional copies are available for $3 at the Jewish Federation office.
Rabbi Kaye offers insights on American law and Halacha By Carol Katzman Rabbi David Kaye, chaplain at OfTutt Air Force BSse in Bellevue, will offer a series of three classes on the similarities and differences of American law and Jewish law (Halacha). The classes are free and open to the entire community. . Hosted by Beth Israel Synagogue, the claases will be held on three Wednesday evenings, May 17 and 24, and June 7, 7:30 p.m., at the synagogue.
Johnathan Hurwita, son of Warren and Belinda Hurwitz of Omaha, will graduate from Creighton University with a degree in Finance and Economics. ' A three-time recipient of the A.A. and E. Yossem scholarship for Jewish students, he is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Phi Sigma Tau, and ' Omicron Johnathan Hurwitz Delta Epsilon Honors fi'atemities. He is also a Cadet Second Lieutenant in the 135th Military Intelligence Battalion of the U.S. Army. He is the grandson of Muriel Hurwitz of Camarillo, Calif., and Harold and Mary Lou Johnson of Ankeny, Iowa. Dina Weisser, a graduating senior from ^ast High School in Lincoln, is among those participating in the 1995 Interfaith Baccalaureate for graduates of Lincoln's four pubUc high schools. The event will be May 29, 7 p.m., in Pershing Auditorium. Miss Weisser attends Congregation B'nai Jeshunin. The Placement office at Metropolitan Community College will conduct its seventh annual Career Fair Wednesday firom noon to 4 p.m. at the Industrial Training Center at the South Omaha Campus, 27th and Q St. Representatives will be on hand to discuss job opportunities. The fair is fi-ee and open to the public. For information, call 449-8414.
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'Evening of Memories' By Brian Sehwarte Don and Bernice Cohan, chairmen for an < 'Evaninf of Memories' at Bath laraal, May 21,' have announced they have everything finalized for a memorable evening. Mr. Cohen said, "We have the most capable, dependable, ^ell-organized and willing committees. This best describes the people serving with us." The various committees are: Food purchasing and kitchen: Charlotte Kaplan and Georgia Ann Steinberg; kitchen, Ann Behnont, Gloria Friedman, Maggie Gerber, Bebe Marcus and Dani Shrago; servers are Vera Bernstein, Eve Boguchwal, Esther and Al Friedman, Ida and Yale Halperin, and Doris and Milt Parker. Shirley Goodman will serve at the punch table. Also, Tibe Stoler and Leah Siegel at the door; audio/video technicians. Dr. Gary Parker and Marty Rosenstein; photography, Michael Shrago; special effects, Sam Kaplan; room decorations. Dr. Bennett and Zena Fishbain; table decorations, Shiela Tomps and Susie Shyken; table setters, Ida Banner, Nate Berg, Vera Lewis, Saul and Rozelle Libowski and Dorothy -Parilman; tape orders, Beverly Franklin; program printing, Mary Grossman; reservations, Bernice Cohen; seating. Eve Boguchwal' and Reva Ruderman; pnbticity, Helen Schwartz. Mrs. Cohen said, 'Do you recall February '64 when Mrs. Liewis Neveloff was co-chair with Mr.. Maurice Katzman who said, "We're paying tribute to the elders and leaders of our synagogue?' Or when Dan Gordman presented Admiral Lewis L. Strauss with a scroll done on parchment by Rabbi Groner in 1960? Or Cantor Moshe Kusevitsk/s marvelous concert in '66, or former President Harry Truman in '67? Or George Jessel, after speaking for the women's Philanthropies in '53, returned to Beth Israel in '59? We don't have pictures of all of these events, but with what we have to share with you will help recall events you may have long forgotten . . . this is what our 'Evening of Memories' is all about." Doors will open at 4:30 p.m.; cocktail hour at 5 p.m.; buffet dinner at 6 p m., followed by the program. Cost is $12 per person. Mail check, payable to Beth Israel Synagogue, to Bernice Cohen, 6606 Charles St., Omaha, NE 68132, by May 16. Indicate with whom you wish to be seated. Full length videos may be ordered that evening at $15 each, and audio cassettes at $7 each.
'Mnumm' • "••*-M^:'' BjrBertLewia Mother's day....what could there possibly be left to gay by now that we haven't already said right here? We don't have to define the word. Certainly everybody knows just exactly what it means, from the little one who understands that's who comes 'when something hurts, to the child old enough to :1mow she's the one person who will always and forever have a special place in his heart. Can you remember what her hand felt like, holding yours when you crossed the street? Or the way iher face looked when you gave her the special gift [you made at your Brownie or Cub Scout meeting? Do you remember her expression as she sat in 'that grade-school audience when you were in the program on the stage? Remember how her face was flushed and rosy when she was in the kitchen on a hot summer day, cooking huge pots of grape jelly? Are you old enough to remember getting on a streetcar (yes, a streetcar!) with her and going downtown?* Did your Mom, like mine, say let's go get a malt?" Sometimes we had lunch, just the two iof us....downtown. Can you remember how pretty she looked in her new outfit, when you walked into the synagogue 'together on the holidays? And how proud you were when you saw her dressed to go to some special event with your Dad....remember that? If you had a Mom like mine, you might remember how much your friends liked coming to your house. How much they liked talking with her and how they loved the way she made them feel, both at home and like company. No matter how old (or young) a person is, when asked to tell about "Vour Mom," nobody seems at a loss for words. It's true that entertainers and authors and various others like to use the topic of mothers as one for jokes and ridicule and in general, blame for whatever is wrong. Most of us don't take that stuff too seriously, unless we happen to practice family therapy on a professional basis. Of course, somebody will aways remember Lizzie Borden, the Menendez brothers, and folks like these. But most of us, thank God, can start talking and not run out of delightful memories of Mom for hours. Maybe we can't talk about a Mom who sits on the Supreme Court or who runs a bank or ei\joyB a fabulous law practice, but each of us has as much jpride as the children of such worldly moms. Those of us lucky enough to be able to pick up a phone and hear "hi Mom, ifs me" when we aren't necessarily expecting a call, know the meaning of pure pleasure. Just as I believe Dads ei\joy a special relationship With offspring, I know for a fact that Moms also )iave an undefinable connection with each kid. I That's all I have to say about Mothers and Mother's Day. Except this: Have a wonderful one with yours.
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B'nai Israel to host Reconstructionlst Kadlah By Martin RoaeniMrgi From May 19-21, B'nai Isri^ei, the RecoDBtructionist Congregation of Omaha and Council Bluffs, will host the second'annuEtl Midwest Regional Kallah of FRCH (The Federation of Reconstructionist Congregations and Havurot). The theme of the Kallah, which is focused on growing congregations, is "Enhancing Congregational Life: the Art and Business of Being a ReconBtnictionist." The event is being organized by Carol Bnuner,' Midwest Regional Director of FRCH, working with the membaM of B'nai Israel and other midwest Reconstructionist congregations. Delegates will come from congregations throughout the Midwest, including Detroit, Cleveland, Milwaukee, Madison, St. Louis, Chicago, Minneapolis, and Omaha-Council BlufTs. A wide variety of activities are planned for the weekend. On Friday, evening, special guest performer Marilyn Price will enliven a family-oriented service with her special brand of story-telling. On Saturday afternoon, Ms. Price and others will conduct a variety of workshops focusing on Integrating the arts into worship and Jewish education, and other topics. On Saturday evening, participants will have an opportunity to share their experiences of Reconstructionist Judaism, followed by an evening of singing and dancing. Activities will take place at the JCC, both the Omaha and Council Bluffs locations of B'nai Israel, and at the B'nai Israel Religious School's site at the Westside Community Education Center. Rabbi Ehrenstein stressed that the Kallah is [dpen to anyone in the community who wants to have a good time while learning about Reconstructionism and meeting members of the movement from around the Midwest. For information and registration materials, call Rabbi Ehrenstein at 697-1660 by Wednesday.
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Reconstructionists from all over the Midwest, including many from B'nai Israel, dance to Klezmer music provided by the Madison Reconstructionist Congregation, Sha'ari Shamayim.
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WASmNO'rON (JTA) — PrMident Clinton and Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin declared their mutual admiration for each other and their respective effprts to pursue peace in the Middle East this week. Making a ^oint appearance at the annual policy conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the two leaden vowed to more than 2,000 pn>-l8rael activists here to push forward with their quest for peace. Their appearance followed a meeting earlier the same evening between the president and prime minister at the White House. The meeting, which lasted about an hour, focused primarily on the stalled Israeli-Syrian peace negotiations and efforts to contain Iran, according to Israeli and U.S. officials. In a briefing with reporters, Rabin said he told the president that the question of security arrangements is key to reaching an agreement with Syria. He said Israel and Syria had not yet reached any agreement abput borders. •. <. Rabin said ha hoped anjipcoming visit to Washington by Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk alSharaa, scheduled for mid-May, would lead to a resumption in talks on security issues between Israeli and Syrian officials. Talks between the two nations' ambassadors to Washing^ton have been proceeding sporadically. But, Rabin added, he is not holding his breath. Concerning Syria, he said, Tve learned that until ' it happens, it hasn't happened yet." Rabin said the issue of Israeli land expropriation in eastern Jerusalem did not come up in his meeting with Clinton. The administration has expressed concern oyer Israel's decision to confiscate about 140 acres of land, a decision that has' also sparked outrage in the Arab world. Rabin and Clinton also did not discuss the question of moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem, Rabin said, an issue that has returned to. the fore in the wake of congressional efforts to push the administration to begin such a process.
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Sin^ou^»tu^^^nS^«cuse^lY!^OTour Passover pilgrimage, IVe been reading b fascinating book of essays about the 'good old days.' I never realized what an old fogey I am until I read that carbon paper, bank checks, polio, end tonsilectomies are going the way of the dinosaurs. Yes, I had known that girdles, white gloves, •tockings and handkerchiefs are vanishing into oblivion, but also the lovely harbinger of spring— the navy blue suit? I understand the demise of doctors making house calls—all the modem diagnostic tools they use can hardly be put in the Doc's little black bag (or is that gone, too?). And what about the nei^borhood soda fountain, marbles, penmanship or an unanswered phone? At least you knew that no one was home. Now when the machine answers, you never know if you have the right number, or, maybe someone is screening the calls. Anyhow, I think you know what I mean. They jsrere the 'old days.' I'm not so sure they were good, but they weren't quite as fri^tening as the "SOs.
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At the Earlybirds discussion group, iQpderator Art Grossman noted that 1996 is a mekorable year, filled with the anniversaries of important historical events including the 60th amuWaaiy of the AlUed troops rescuing the < death camps; fif^ years ago, April 30.1945, Adolph Hitler and his mistress, Eva Braun, committed suicide; in April 1946, Mussolini was killed by Italian partisans. It is also tilte 20th anniversary of ttak ending of the Vietnam War. On May 6, 1976, a devastating tornado hit
Onxaha. During the Earlybirds seesion, the discussion was "Where were you 50 years ago? Those relating war, whereabouts included Jacque DolgofT, Norman Zevitz, Sam Kaplan, Jake Adler, Dr. Milton Margolin and Rubin Ratner. Art Grossman shared an essay he wrote regarding the 76 tornado and how it affected his life. He was coming in from Columbus from a business trip. He flipped on his car radio as he neared Omaha and learned that the tornado had missed his house by only half a mile. When he got home, his wife, who was a volunteer for the Red Cross, said, "We are going to work in the devastoted areas to help ' the unfortunate victims of the tornado.* That night, Art and his wife and two other volunteers worked their way into devastated sections of the southern part of the city. They distributed sandwiches and drinks. Art was designated to be the doctor. Sam Kaplan presided at the luncheon and thanked the food providers and servers. Motzi was by George Schapiro and bentschen by Morris Kutler. Norm Wohlner, through the courtesy of Kate Ferer, gave the hospital report, which included Soshana Gigi, David Lieberman, Elsa Kahn, Warner Frohman, May Enoch, Faye Gendler and Julius Kaplan. We stood in memoriam for Sam Zacharia, Edward Alvin Rosen and Harry Lobel. Lester Waxman gave the treasurer's report. The program was by Jim Hendricksen, Captain/Medi-Bike coordinator for the City of Omaha Fire Department. He spoke of the need for more radio-equipped mountain bikes for emergency use at parades, marathons, blocked streete, eto.
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By BarlMni Waehtd dlreetor ot pnblie relatioiu Responding to critical issuet, both nationally and locally, the Omaha Chapter-at-Large of Women's American ORT will convene a community forum, 'Faces of Intolerance and Bigotry,' Sunday, Max 21, 9:30 a.m. to noon, at the Jewish Community Center. The forum, which is being co-sponsored Iqr the Plains States Region of the Anti-Defamation League, is open to the public at no charge. Refreshments will be served. "We're seeing more and more expressions of pr^udice and bigotry," explained Kathy Siref, co-president of the Women's American ORT Omaha Chapter-at-Large, 'Both nationally and in our own baclQrard. We felt it was time," she added, to come together as a community, openly address what's been happening and seek solutions.* The forum will be moderated by John Knieely, news anchor at WOWT Channel 6. Among the scheduled partidpanto is Robert Wolfson, director of the Anti-Defamation League and executive director of the Community Relations Committee of the Jewish Federation of Omaha. For information, call 333-1303.
Douglas County Historical Society will host lecture series^ The Historical Society of Douglas County will present Dr. C.C. and Mabel Criss lecture series Sunday, May 21, 2 to 3 p.m., at Metropolitan Community College, Fort Omaha Campus, Building #10. The event is free and open to the public. Refi«shments will be served. Dr. Oliver Pollak, UNO history professor, will speak on 'Landmarks of Faith: Jewish Architectural Presence in Omaha.' He will also conduct a slide presentation of Omaha's Jewish architecture. The program will focus on religious and community structures dating fh>m the 1870*8 to the present time; cemeteries which circle the dty; and human interest eveate. F<u- information, call Roger Reeves, curator of history, 461-1013.
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