May 26, 1995

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10 to be honored as volunteers of the year

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By Morris Maline The Jewisli Federation of Omnha has announced [lal 10 volunteers will be honored at the anrlual leeting of the Federation, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. in he Jewish Community Center theater. The annual meeting also will elect and install offi-

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cers of the Federation and its agencies, and bestow the Community Service award, the Humanitarian of the Year, Young Leadership • and Teen' Leadership awards. Volunteers and their sponsors are as follows: Lidiya Linde and fteva Oruch, Bureau for the

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Aging; Julia and Ge6rge Schapiro, Jewish Press; Spencer Brookstein, Bureau of Jewish Education; Eadie Tsabari, Jewish Community .Center; Sara Jusler, ADL/CRC; Joyce Cohen. Jewish Federation Library; Joe Ginsberg, Jewish Family Service, and Mary Fcllman, Jewish Federation.

Religious pluralism in Israel...Is it time to break the silence? Rabbi Uri Regev will speak at a community •prum May 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Jewish Jommunity Center auditorium. He is one of the founding members of the Israel leligious Action Center, also known as the Center br Jewish Pluralism. The nucleus of the Cente'r was formed in 1985 (round the case of Susan Miller, an American Jeform convert who was denied the right to make lliyah because Israeli authorities did not recognize ier as Jewish. Rabbi Regev and others petitioned the Supreme :6urt on her behalf and in the course of the proceedings, the Ministry of the Interior announced hat it would register her as Jewish. Since then, the Israel R^igious Action Center jias ought ways to promote human equality, social jusice and religious pluralism in Israel.

It has filed a number of petitions with the Supreme Court on cases ranging from nonOrthodox burial to the appointment of nonOrthodox candidates to local religious councils. ' Reform or Conservative conversions undertaken in Israel still are not accepted and weddings cannot be performed by Reform or Conservative rabbis in Israel. Rabbi Aryeh Azriel of Temple Israel said he was encouraged by Rabbi Regev to enter the rabbinate. "I resent the fact that as a Reform rabbi, I lack standing in Israel to officiate at weddings," said Rabbi Azriel. "It is my conviction that American Jewry, as a partner in the Zionist enterprise, must go forward in its effort to attain religious liberty in Israel. "We must support the Israel Religious Action Center in its efforts to sue in the Israeli courts for

the right to be Jewish in Israel, as we define it," Rabbi Azriel concluded. •Ordained as a Reform rabbi at Hebrew Union College in Jerusalem in 1986, Rabbi Regev was the fifth native-born Israeli to complete HUC's rabbinical studies program. Earlier, he attended Tel Aviv University Law School, where he was graduated magna cum laude. He is also a foundt«t^t*$||t^ member of BTzelem, an organization that monitors"*.*^ human rights condition.s in the territories. He hopes to achieve his vision of an Israel open to all forms of Jewish expression. The forum is free and open to the public and is co-sponsored by Temple Israel, Beth El Synagogue. B'nai Israel Synagogue and the Jewish Cultural Arts Council. For more information, call Temple Israel at 5566536. •

Cq,mmunity applauds dedication of Dan and Esther Gordman Center for Jewish Learning

n left photo, from left, affixing a mczuzah, ire Dean Frankel, Rotio Schupack, Mary bellman, Robert Gisenbere, Joel Rich. In cenBy Morris Maline It took eight years from conception to completion^ lut nearly 20O members of the Jewish community Kpressed enough enthusiasm in one-half hour to rase the toil and reap the beneflts of the new Dan ind Esther Gordman Center for Jewish Learning. The children from the Friedel Jewish Academy pened the program with songs and Federation "resident Jerry Slusky introduced Mary Fellman I the "woman who made it happen." Mrs. Fellman, who spearheaded the fund-raising ampaign for the new building, thanked all of those Kho made this beautiful dream come true.' She paid special tribute to the Gordman family, Eiuy and Dorothy RiskM, CharlotU and G«ne

tcr photo, architect Marly Shukerl conveys his thanks to* II who helped with the project. At right, affixini; another mezuzah, are from

left, Steve Hickes, Jerry Gordman, Howard Kaslow, Jerry Slusky, Howard RIoum und Dorothy Riekes. (More on page 10)

Rich, Rose Schupack, Robert Eisenberg, Maurice and MadeUne Katzman, Julius and Bees Katzman, Mike and Carol Katzman, Richard and Julec Katzman, Steve and Patty Nogg and family, and an anonymous young family in Omaha, as well as the Herbert Goldsten Trust, the Carl Frohm Foundation, Howard Kaslow and Dean Frankel. An ovation was directed toward Marty Shukert, described by Mrs. Fellman as *a bleued architectdesigner." She referred to "this magnificent Center as the beautiful result of his creative dreams, his expertise, his determination, his flair for beauty and grace."

Jerry Gordman spoke of his family's long conimitmcnt to the Omaha Jewish community and the fact that four generations of thp Rirhmnn-Gordmnn families were present. He talked about a recent visit of Phyllis and Leonard Friedel to the Friedel Jewish Academy, describing the program that the children produced for their visit. Mr. Gordman then introduced Ariel Shukert and asked her to repeat the presentation she had made to him in the school's music room on the day the Friedels visited. Her comments appear on page 10.

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»y Beth Shyken New iMitlmsiasin. new smiles and new Iriends ere what BBYO gained Tuesday, May it. at an iveiil called l'led(|e Niclil, l'ledt;e Ni);hl provides the opportunity for Kail '!)r) ii(;li school students to join the B'nai B'rith Youth )ri;(mi/,atioj>. At lliis event, new uiembtTsiointHl ami old meniHT> re resistere<l, Kefiistralion included roniplet|i(| iiiforuiation forms and payiiif,' dues of $2(i, r\t I'led^e Niuht. BBVO received 10 new inenihers )r the upcomiiif; year, ran(;ini; from eiclitli (''railc (eleventh urade Mother Chapter./•W,A/(1 uol If) new iiiiaiilieriid Chjiiiii Weiznianii«l.'JIf) gained 11 new mem (Ts. The cirls' chapters also increased their ielnbership. KdiarKTlO and M.Z. Yoshanah tl2ur,:\ uh received ."I'veu new iiieiubers BHYO is ii liin, Jewish yolilli !;roi.p ,ii,.l i up, n tall hit;h MIIOOI <tudenl,'^ .Membership is unlunitI, therelore new niepihers arc always welcoiiie. If one iiiinlil have (iiii'slions or concerns regard li; becoiiijnir a member of HBY", conlaci diri'clor InnMorai ih. .hi : ; i ,, m i

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WARNER B. FROHMAN Services for'Warner B. Frohnian were h?ld May I'arashat R'Hukotui , Ifi at Temple Israel He died May 15 at the age of 7.-). AsKurance and Anchorajje Survivors include his I Barbara; a Ivven yopnu children who read 'our Sidriili. w I f e. wheliier or not they arc Hslonishe<i at the fury of diuighter, Margo Beth two the T|Ohakliah. are puzzled and look askance at the Parsow, and idea of the wh<de peoph> suffering punishment, grandsons Mr Krohman emi wit hunt consideration for those wlui, perhapsi, are grated from (lerniany i righteous. i , . The Biblical story of Abraham's barijainini; with ill IS).^.') with his parCod for any righteous people who may have been in ents. Mr. and Mrs. •Sodom is the paradipm for all lime of tho.sc who are Adolpli Krohmnn. He I disturbed and troubled at the impartiality of disas- was a graduate of I ter. When an earthquake Sitrikes, or a flood Central High School,' f destroys, or a great fire consumes, or a hurricane or aiid served in World tdrnado vents the anger of Nature against War II in the 3rd Infantry Division as an intellimankind why is there no diflerentiation between gence officer. He was in the cattle business and served as agricultural officer for banks in Omaha the wicked and the righteous' If Nature is-maddeningly iinpartial, is the (lod and Chicago. He served |as president oflhe following organizabehind Nature also uncaring whether the wicked or the iniibcent die' i tioiii^s: the Round Table of Jewish Youth. B'mii And if wi' move Irom the tiiiy of N.'iliire and "acts B'rith, ("ornbusker Lodge. Temple Israel, and the iif (hid," as your insurance policy iiia.V read, to acts Cattlemen's Association of Union .Stockyards. He iif Inmian wickedness and bestiality like Auschwitz. was a bdard mehiher of the Nebraska Chapter of the American Parkin.soiis Disease As.sociation. and' IS Cod absiuil'.' Is (hid uncaring'.' The other Biblical answeris. fis in Job, that lite is devoted many volunteer hours to the Kose Bhiinkin lulldf nncerlaiiUy and even of injustice, and some- Jewish Home and the Jewish Philanthropies. Meijiorials may be made to Temple Israel, the t.iines the rigliteou.s suffer without deserving it. Put bluntly, there is no raiiseaiid-efferl relationship Nebraskif (Chapter Parkilisions Disenstj. Association, between virtue'ahd peace-heallh-pros[)erity, on the or the American ('ancer Society. one hand, nor between wickedness and illnesspovertyrpain-snffering on the other. CHARLOrrE H. SPEIGLMAN In the Talinud, the Kabbis admitted honestly that Word has been received of the Mqy 16 death of they could offei" no explanation for the prosperity of former Omahan Charlotte H. Speiglnian of the wicked and the surferingof the righteous. Oakland, Calif Services were held at the Home of If this is a bitter pill to swallolw. religiously, it is Eternity in Oakland. the conclusion of reality. It is all about us. Survivors include her husband, Sidney; a daughThe Tohakhah, both here and in Deuteronomy, is ter, Pauline Ginsberg; a son, Richard Speiglman; a formal and symbolic. We need not hesitate to say brother, Herbert Sudranski; and five grandchilthat it is not Biblical theology at its best. It can dren. hardly be built upon as a fundamental of Jewish Mrs. Speiglman was a graduate of the University belief of Wisconsin, and a student in' Social Services Instead there is a the long-estahlislied, if not fully Administration at the University of Chicago. She articulated, Jewish trndition, both Biblical and was n spcial worker, bookseller, and community Kabbinic, that the individual finds assurance and and synagogue volunteer. anchorage in life by obspr\'ing mitzvot, by mainMemorials may be made to the synagogue of your taining communication and contact with other choice or your chapter of Planned Parenthood. Jews and Jewish enterprises, by studying Torah, and by inchiding in his mitzvot acts of kindness to others. In short, there is no way to bargain with life and fate. But there are ways to choose a path of human decency, knowing that one can never be .separated from (lod By llabbi Myer S. Kripke

Birth Cheri and Larry (iinsburg announce the May 2 birth of a son, Duslin David They also have a daughter, Chloe Ann. (iraiidparents are Klaine (iinsburg ot S.cottsdale. Ariz.. Joe (iinsburg of Omaha, and John Larson and Lee Larson of Oni.ihii

Police close factory By Naomi Segal JKUl'.SALKM iJTAi - Israel police have closed down a lUctory in (he West Bank towji of'llebron thai was producing videOs lor the llamas ,iiid Mamie Jihad hindainent.ahst inovemenls. Police discovered the videos, which contained anti-Israel incitement, while eonfmntini; pirated audiocasaetles of performanoes by Lsrneli musicians, Isnifd Radio reported. Israeli officials »eale<i the buildihg uRer closing the factonv

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Jewish Press KAllLY DEADLINES Due to Memorial Day and Shavuot holiday, please submit material for the June 2 and June 9 issues early.

Iliddush Levanah, the Omaha .lewish Women's Spirituality and New Moon Network celebrated the arrival of the Hebrew month of lyar recently at the .)('('. I'arlicipant.s included, from left: Itafiuel Tuub, Kvelyn Kpstcin and Shane Kotok, who facilitated the composition of ethical wills by i-ach one. The next new moon celebration is scheduled for Thursday, .July 27. These events are sponsored by the .Jewish Cultural Arts ('ouncil. For information, contact (iloriann l-evy, director, at 334'6403, or Deirdre Kvans at 551-9005.

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w^ nagogues CandleliKhting 8:27 p.m. TEMPL^; ISRAEL 7023 Cass Street Omaha, NE 68132 I 556-6536 FRIDAY: Shabbnt evening service nt 8:15 p.m. Rabbi Azriel, Rabbi Stiel and Cantor Ynblonski will ofTlciate. Rabbi Stiel will speak. The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by grandparents Frances and Sam Fried, in hcno'r of the naming of Bridgette Erin Rech, daughter of Nancy land Gene Rech. , , Sitter Service Sitter service is available each Shabbat evening service. Please make a iieservntion so wc may plan accordingly. There are no facilities for infants. SATURDAYi , Shabbat morning service nt 11:15 a.m. Sinicha B'shabbat-The congregation will study the Tornh portion for the week. Adult Education Tuesday: Adult B'nni Mitzvah,7:30 to 9:30 p.ni Service of Confirmation Service of confirmation will be held Saturday, June 3,J:30 p.m. Confirmands are: Marci Brookstein, Leigh-Anne Brown, Alison Eggers, Stacey Greenberg, jKatherine Kaplan, Bret Katelman, Karen Kazor, Jason Kohll, Adam Langdon, Jennifer Lowe, Alexander Lund, James Meyers, Maxwell Newman, "Jeremy Passer, Rachel Roberts, Alison Sherman, Brian Siffand Katherine Weitz. * Following the service, the confirmands' parents will host a special Oneg Shabbat. Adult B'nai Mitzvah • Temple Israel's Adult B'nai Mitzvnh will be held Friday, June 2, 7:30 p.m. B'nai Mitzvnh are: Jeanne Angalet, Sandra Blcicher, Ronald Budwig, Jim Clark, Laurie Clark, Milzi Delman, Helene Holmberg, Judith Marburg, Karen Pilley, Mark Pilley, Judith Siff, Steven Stiel and Audi \Villensky. r" CIIABAD HOUSE 1322 So. 119th Street Omaha, NE 68144 697-1124 SATURDAY: Davening is at 9:30 a.m.', followed bv Kiddush. SUNDAY: Davening is at 9:30 a.m. Talmud Classes Talmud class, 9:30 a.m. Wednesd.iy. Advanced ^almud, 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. ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME SATURDAY: Services, held in the Goldsten Chapel at 9 a.m., will be conducted by Merle Potash. Members of the community are invited to join residents for the service and the kiddush following. Special memorial services arc held on the last Saturday of each month.

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B'NAI JESHURUN 20th and South StreeU Uncoln,.NE 68502 435-8004

Services are officiated by Cantor Michael Weisser. FRroAY: 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.

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BETH EL SYNAGOGUE 146^6 California Omaha, NE 68154 492-8550 Office Hours: Moi^day through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.;; Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emil Berkovits. FRIDAY: Services start nt 6 p.m. SATURDAY: Services start at 9:30 a.m. Kiddush following. Sitter service starts at 10 a.m. Shabbnt story time, the first and third Saturday at 11 a.m. K'tantan (program for kindergarten, first, second and third grades) meet.'; the first and third Saturday at 11 a.m. TSS (Torah Siddur Skills) at 10 a.m. Minhn-Ma'ariv and Havdalah ser\irfs start at a:^Op.m. B'nai Mitzvah Andrew Finkir, son of Dr. David au'l Judy Kinklr., will boronie a Bar Milzvali Friday evening and Saturday morning. Michael Parsow, son of Alan and (^arnl I'arsow, will become a Bar Mitzvnh Monday (Memorial Day). SUNDAY: Services start at 9 a.m. MONDAY (Memorial Day): Services start 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. Shabbat Study Each Shabbat afternoon between the holidays, a section of Pirkei Avot will be studied starting ;i0 minutes before Minha services. TIKERETH ISRAEL 3219 Sheridan Blvd. Lincoln, NE 68502 423-8.'>69 Services are I'oiiducled by R;il)lil Slanlcy M Rosenbauni. Minyans on Mimdays and Thur.sdavs at 7:15 am FRIDAY: Light candles no later than 8:29 p.m. Services start at 8 p n>. SATURDAY: Services start at 9:30 am Bar Mitzvah Jacob Abraham Wallick will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah Friday evening and Saturday morning. Oneg Shabbat will follow Friday services. Kiddush luncheon will follow Saturday services, hosted by Miriam ami Mark WaMick. The congregation may attend.

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: Shabbat services at 7 .?0 p rn at 618 Mynster, Council Bluffs. SUNDAY: Last day of Religious School. FRIDAY, June 2: ' ^^ Special family Shabbat service at B'nai Israel West (3012 S. 199th St., Omaha.) Students and teachers of the Religious School will be honored. SATURDAY, June 3: Shavuot adult study session, 8 p.m., Liddy household, 9820 Spring St. No morning Torah study session.

OFFUTT Capehart Chapel 25th Street and Capehart Omaha, NE 68123 294-6051 FRIDAY: Services start at 8.p.m.

BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE . 1502 No. 62nd Street ' Omaha, NE 68104 556-6288 Office hours: Monday through Thursday, H a.m. to, 'l:.3p p.m.; Friday, 8 am, to 2 p.m. Services are condui'ted by iRabhi Joseph Friedman. FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat service at 7 p.m. SATURDAY: Morning services are at 8:45 a.m. in llie Sanctuary .iiid Goldstein Chapel. , , Babysitting service provided by Sisterhood. ' Beginners Minyan, 9:,3b a.m. Super Shahlxjs-For children of all ages, starts at 9:30 a.m. luddnsli sponsored by Mrs. Bode Marcus in nieiii ory of her luish.Hui, Nathan. Lesson with the rahhi. 7:.'t() p.m. Minrha al H::iO p.m. .Slialosli Seudol. Ma'Ariv ifiid Havdalah roncludo the services SUNDAY: Morning ser\'ires at 9 a.m. Breakfast and a sludy scssimi willi K.rl.li. Friedman follow the scrviii'. while Haliln K.IM leads a sludy session lor I lie ymilli criiiip Kvenuig ser\'ices al 8:1)0 p.ni WEEKDAYS: Services at 7 a.m. and 8:;i() p.ni Lunch 'n I.icam Lunch 'n Learn will be held Tuesday at noon at the hoihe of Carol and Mike Katzm'an, 9151 Harney. Call the office by 10 a.m. to order lunch. Practical Judaism A class with Rabbi Kaye, Wednesday. 7:.iO p.ni,, at the synagogue. ('ookbook "Happiness is i^till (lood Food," .ivailalile ai tingift shop, or call Charlotte Kaplan at .S.'il ."i(i.'is Sisterhood Gift Shop .Sisterhood gilt shop is open by appiiiiilnu'iil Call LeahSieijel at ,'•..">«• 51.''.."i.

Chabad and JCAC to present speaker

Back row, from left: Marsha Kleinberg. Dim Shusterman, Julie Phillips and Julee Katzman. Front row: Shainy Labkowski, Cheryl Lcrner, Maggie Gerber and Shani Katzman. Chabad's WOW. (Women of Worth) and the Jewish Cultural Arts Council will co-sponsor, "From N.O.W. to Here-An Evening With Jackie Stern'!, Sunday, June 25, 7 p.m. at Highland Country Club. Ms. Stern of Los Angeles will discuss her life from that of political activist to feminist leader, including serving as vice-president of National Organization for Women, to her personal search for meaning and identity os a Jewish woman. Ms. Stern has lectured throughout the U.S., Canada and in Europe. Cost for the evenini;. which includes dessert and coffee bar, is $5. For reservations oi inioniKiLion. contact Pam Kohll nt 697-9108, or Glorinnn Levy at 334-8200.

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Letter from Israel By Harry Allen \ The seeds of hate sown by the Jewish reUgioiis right in both Israel and America have now maliired 'into a full grown crop of poisonous weeds whirli threaten to extinguish the fields of respoihsible political dialogue about the future of Israel and 'indeed Jewry itself I Just as the sages remind us that the Temple was destroyed because'of the hale among Jews, so now that same kind of blind, fanatical hate of the Rabin government threatens more than tht government; it threatens the ver>' existence of a Jewish state. The attack on Shulaniit Aloni, with whom I dis agree in most respects, was a shameful and Nazilike action which resembled the Brown Shirt gangs of Hitler silencing the opposition rather than a dispute, "for the sake of heaven" as the religious fanatics would have us believe. That the Israel government will, and must, send security guards to protect its officials when speaking to Jewish audi jences - yes, Jewish a\idienres in Amenca is beyond the reaches of imagination. Israel is at a historic moment in time. To para phrase I.iiicnin, "testing whether this nation or any .lewisli nalldii so conceiveci and so dedicated can Jiinf: eadun'" Ti) sur\-iv(' \Kr need to come to terms with I he ,-\ral) world .Neither we nor Ihey will love one another. Iml we nnisl both compromise our dreams fi)|- the sl.irk re.-ilily Israel and I he .-Nmlfr are slowly moving to living ni the real world not some mythical " Disneyl.ind' kind of magic kingdom where all our mutual dreams get hilfilled. Let us as Jews conliiUK' to dream of an Israel from the sea to the river and of the Temple restored, l^t the Arabs continue to dream of a land and power like in the days of Saladin. But dreams larc one thing - possibilities are another The Jewish relignais right wing cannot separate ^ts religious yearnings from the 21st century into which wc hope Israel moves y And in its, inability ((\ do so has lashed out m the inost (leslnirlive w.-iy [lo^sible at any and all u lin vo'W llie u(irld lluciu(;li a different prism fill' VMilcnri' of the ri'liganis fanatics, cif wliicli tlii' nit.ick 101 ."'hub'imil Aloiu was only the mo.-l recenl iii:inileslali(in, is the direct outgrowth of growing :1ialred fueled by irresponsible rabbiiuc li'adersliip which refuses lo ciuideinii il and opportunistic l.ikuil politicians who usi' it In a naked grab for pcililical power. 'I'hr brutal attack on Alom is the direct descendant of the Hebron ^•eshiva students who on Lag rli'Omer raofiacked .-\rab stores and houses and ideslroyed automobdes without any condemnation indeed it was seen as a praiseworthy aelBen (iarion was able to create tl^is nation tbecau.si he was pragmatic. Tliere is no other way. As we near the holiday of Shavuot - the lime for rejoicing ii the giving of the comniandnienls, let us all pray that we take to heart the true teachings of ' Judaismand expunge the hate and disunity which ihreatens us all.

Chapter One - A love letter By Stan It was ever so nice to see Joe Ginsberg's picture n the Jewish Press as he is being honored by our Federation as Humanitarian of the Year. Joe Ginsberg is not a 'household name", and it is particularly noteworthy that the selection conimittee chose one of those "behind-the-scenes" guys. It was on a hot and humid day ("It's not usually ike this," I was told) in the summer of 1974 that I met the USY Advisor at Beth El Synagogue. His name was Joe Ginsberg, and, as the new youth director, I was his boss. I was 30-somcthing and Jbe was this old guy close lo retirement age, or so I thought (actually, he was in his'mid-SO'sV It was readily apparent that our skills, interests md modus operand! were vastly different. It became equally obvious that we complemented one notlier, we ineished beautifully, we formed a dynamic duo. Joe always wanted to be with his "kids". Wlietber it was a general meeting or committee meetings, planning or purchasing, food or fundraising, services or sports, culliuals or carnivals, painting the.youlh loiui(;i' or preparing programs, Joe was there. When no one picked up the condiments for I'lirimcarnival, Joe was there. When the, U.SY treasury wak low, Joe was there. (He had to be breed lo .accept his token salary, which he turned around lo purchase extras for the chapter. I When an electio(i was lost nrl^i social relationlip broke up or a teen was "grounded" (back in the days when kids were grounded). Joe was there with a shoulder to cry on. He wa.s/is a big, soft-spoken teddy-bear. , Howcould you not love him and hug him?

Mitchell My direct involvement in youth activities changed, but Joe just kept rolling on and on and on... until he wound up in Methodist Hospital with heart by-pass surgery 16 years ago. After spendihg several nervous hours at Joe's bedside with his wife Beth and learning that the progno sis was favorable,'! decided that Joe would now have a chance to eiyoy retirement and relax. But I forgot to discuss it with Joe, and like a good wine, Joe) got better and more active with each passing year. In the past decade or so Joe served as USY advisor, youth director and Youth Commission chairman. Not bad for an old guy! Joe loves his "kids"--he would do and has done anything and everything for the Uterally hundreds of teens who have benefited from his youth work over a 20year period. And how heartwarming it is to see "graduates' who have assumed positions of prominence in Jewish communal life here in Omaha (and, I am sure, in other cities, as well). Joe continues to be a role-mod^l for both parents' and tepnagers, an example of commitment to our Jewish youth, a humane person, a "mentsh". Did I forget to mention Joe's stint as president of the Beth El Men's Club? Or his single-handed synagogue fund-raising campaign for the sale of gift certificates? Or his appointment to the Board of Jewish Family Ser\'ice and chairing its Jewish Family Life & Education subcommittee? Or his taking a course to Ie6rn how to counsel teens? And these are just a few of the things I know about. No doubt there are others. Is there someone out there who will write chapter 2?

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A selection of paintings by Elisheva Marcus was on display recently at Columbia University in New York City where she is a member of the fresh man cl.iss. She is the granddaiighler of llea Marcus ;iiul I be lale .N.ite Marcus

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Mendel Kurland, son of Sandra and Allen Kurl.iiul. lias been awarded first place in the animation format of the Iowa Media Festival sponsored by the Iowa Educational Media Association. A seveiit h-gradi' student at Kirn Junior High School, he used computer animation and multimedia programs for tin project. His finished product, entitled "The Face of .Space" was presented lo the Oiimcil Bluffs School Board, AEA personnel and Kirn teachers and students. His entry will be forwarded tn the International competition

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During the month of June, the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society will renien|ber World War II in two ways. . .' Our I'xiiibit .ibout our men and women in unifonn will open in the Gallery of the JCC on June 1. The spring issue of our annual journal "Memorifs of the Jewish Midwest" will l)e devoted to our World War II Jewish veterans also. This journal will be dedicated to the memory of those who gave their lives and will include the following names:

Phillip Abrahamson, Melvin Bernstein, Hymie Epstein, Harry Goldstein, Fred Greenberg, Sam Klein, Jerome Marcus, Earl Lapidus, Sol Marcus, Melvin Levine, Harlan Milder, Hershel Magzamin, Isadore Mirowitz, Samuel Morgan, Leonard Rips and Edward Rosenthal.

By Gil Sedan lUJNiN (JTA) — A new report by Amnesty Three Temple Israel teens International has pointed to a growing trend of , If we have unintentionally omitted any names, elected to NFTY regional board German police brutality directed at foreigners liv- we hope to hear from a family member. Three teenagers from Temple Israel Youth Group ing in Germany. The number to call is 334-6442 or 334-6441 with have been elected to the National Federation of The organization checked complaints filed against the name ofthe individual. Temple Youth Missouri Valley Regional Board at the German police from January 1992 to March We thank your readers for their assistance. the annual Spring Conclave in Denver recently. 1995, and found that Berlin police officers were Josh Katelman was elected regional treasurer; responsible for more than half of the cases of malSharon Kirshenbaum Katie Kaplan was elected regional secretary, and treatment. Archivist Jeremy Evans was selected regional religious and • The report said the organization was JJ^concerned" cultural vice-president: by a growing number of "beating, stepping and Attention Readers! Omaha representatives'will hold a near majority other forms of violence" that had caused damaged on the 1995-96 NFTY Missouri Valley Regional teeth, bleeding and broken bones. If any photos-that have appearetj in the Board, the announcement slated. Also, the fall A group of police officers concerned about abuses Jewish Press belong to you, please stop by regional board meetings will take place in Omaha welcomed the report, calling it "the tip of the ice- the office and pick them up berg." at Temple Israel. •

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Language determines reality. This concept Is extremely debatable, but tiolds some trutti. Often, the language used against a person or group can do harm. Many minorities are held oppressed and deemed Inferior largely due to the racist and/or offensive language used against that particular group. The best example of this deals with the rtietoric used toward homosexuals. How many times have you used or heard someone else use this type of language? This problem Is especially evident within the! teenage Jewish community. Listening to conversations, you can hear people calling each other "faggot" or the ultraintelligent "gaywad." Even In conversation. It , ^^"^ seems that the phrase. "Oh my god, that is so gay," has become a part of everyday language Many people who use this language do not realize what they are Implying by their words. This language promotes the Idea that homosexuals are Inferior to heterosexuals. Since elementary school, people have been using the term "gay" to descrlt>e something as "stupid" or "tad" without questioning the word Later, when we are educated about homosexuality, many individuals have pre-

conceived notions that because people have been using the word 'gay" In a derogatory sense, it Is wrong and unacceptable to be homosexual orihave tolerance for homosexuals This is a problem that must be solved. By simply thinking about what it is you are trying to communicate instead of using offensive terms. Individuals will be able to successfully express themselves without doing any harm to others. This harm is detrlmenlal to the progress of homose)(ual or bisexual individuals who may feel afraid to openly express themselves for fear of ostracism. It is up to you then to stop this problem either by examining your own expression or criticizing the expression of others. Do not express yourself by using ignorant terms, rather, engage in a conversation where both sides of the Issue may be presented. This way, no prejudgments will exist, and all will be able to make their own decisions. Sad but true, 11 seems that many people rely on what is accepted by society to iotmuMp iheir own opinions. Therefore, If fewer people are exposed 10 racist or derogatory language, fewer people will be racist or derogatory In thought and action. Especially as members of a minority group, we must be extremely careful about forming unwarranted prejudices towards others based on their t>ellefs or practices Dan It a aenior at Westslde, a member of Chalm Welzmann AZA and Temple larael.

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Say what's your name, ^jr NFTY. . . Say what's your name, say NFTY. . , Say what's your name, say NFTY, Gonna live and die tor N-F-T-Y! For the last fqur years, this cheer has been one of many wonderful memories that I have ! experienced during my membership in the North American Federation of [Temple Youth. As a senior, I I recently attended my last regional conclave, and as ' expected, I'm in a Rachel reflective mood as I end this wonderful lime of my life. Being part of something as huge as NFTY has given me so many things, and I am reluctant to leave. However, just Ijecause I'm moving on, doesn't mean I have to forget. As a freshman, I was given opportunities to watch and learn from those around me.. . . song sessions, valuable programs. Incredible socials and traditions that you'd have to see to believe.

Sophomore year, I took leadership roles and saw how important organizations like NFTY could be. I qlways looked fonvard to the Conclaves, where I would t>e reunited with friends as well as smiles, laughter and learning. Jiinlqr year, I watched the mighty senior class with great anticipation, not realizing that tjefore I knew it, I would be the one standing in that final friendship circle. at that last conclave, wiping a tear from my best friend's eye. Here I sit today, not believng my days in NFTY are gone forever. 1 recall those sleepless weekends fondly; the things I learned and the people I met will forever be a part of me. If I may, I'd like to make a plea to all of you Jewish teens out there. . Become part of a wonderful organization like this while you have the chance. You'll never look back or regret a minute of it, and it will make you realize how special ki|eing Jewish really is. Live it .up, ladies and gentlemen, be happy and be Jewish, and I swear you will never be the same Racttel Is a senior at Weslslde and a member ol NFTY Missouri Valley Region and Temple Israel.

KATIE IN PRAIS By Elizabeth Kaplan Katie Kaplan will soon have the opportunity to practice her French skills. She will attend the World Union for Progressive Judaism international convention in Paris from June 29 through July 4 Katie, newly elected NFTY-Missouh Valley Regional secretary, and approximately 80 other Reform Jewish youth from the United States, Canada. Switzerland, France, England and other countries will attend. "I am very excited about going to Paris and seeing a new country," Katie said. "It will be interesting to meet Jewish teens from all over the world. I can't wait to see the sights in Paris" NFTY (National Federation ol Temple Youth) students will lour Paris for three days, and will then participate in the WUPJ convenlion as youth delegates The theme of the conference will be "Tikkun Olamâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Car) We Repair the World for the 21st Century?" The prograrfi will involve building unity, discovering religious and cultural similarities and differences, touring and social events

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Two other teens from the Missouri Valley Region of NFTY will also attend the convention. Following the WUPJ convention, Katie will spend the rest of the summer at the NFTY Kuiz Leadership camp In Warwick. New York Katie IS a sophomore at Benson High, secretary ol NFTY and a member ol ^ OTYG and Temple Israel. Elizabeth (Katie's sister) is a senior at Central, and a member ot OTYG and Temple Israel.

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By Gila Drazen For those of us living in Omaha, Nebraska, in the winter, there has got 10 be nothing better than a cruise, a trip to a warmer climateplannmg a cruise, a trip to a warmer climate--or even dreaming atx}ut a cruise or a trip to a warmer climate, if none of those things are possible, though, I have the perfect solution, which would be, of course, reading about a cruise or a trip to a warmer climate...or jusi about summertime 'A Summer's Lease," by Marilyn Sachs, IS a perfect example ol the Olm lype ol t)ooi, | grn talking about Near the end ol her sophomore year ot high school (1943), Gkirla Rein expects to be made assistant editor of her school's literary magazine, which publishes quite a bit ol her worV.

^''However, the magazine's staff advisor, Mrs. Home. whom Gloria idolizes, makes her co-assislani editor with Jerry Lieberman. Jerry is Gloria's mortal enemy, her rival, and she sees no way the two of Ihem could ever collatjoraie on anything The pairing of Gloria and Jerry is somewhat akin to what would happen il Bill Clinton and Vladimir Zhirinovsky were forced to work together on a proiect. However, Mrs Home has a plan to get Gloria and Jerry working together She invites ihem bolh lo go along with her family to their summer home and act as counselors of a sort to the six children coming along. They bolh agree to the plan, and actually grow slightly tolerant of each other during the summer 'A Summer's Lease" is available'at the Jewish Federation Library However, if you're not able to find it, I probably have it Don't worry, though I'll bring il back soon Olla It J trtthman at milliard North and a member of USY, 112 Yoahana BBO artd Beth ei Synagogue.

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Israeli editor arrested By Naomi Segal JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israeli authorities have taken into custody th^ editors of the country's two leading newspapers in connection with a year-old case alleging that the papers engaged in wiretapping in an efTort to boost circulation. Allegations surfaced last year that senior, oxccu'iives from Ma'ariv and Yediot Achronot had Iwcn involved in the illegal wiretapping of the offices of ,e;ich otheir and other journalists, as well those of (Puhlic and political figures • The |)(ilicc invi'sligation gradunlly turneil to cxcciilivcs and >l:ilf at the two ncwspaprrs. i I'olici' nrrc^lcil OfiT N'lrnriidi.' the cililnr in chid nl'iMa'iiriv. al lii'iidiiricii Aiipiiil, ' I'olice also called in fur (|iiivsli(iniiig llu' top rditors of Yu4iiit AchrDUdl, l-racl's largesl-sidling iii'Wspapc^^ ' Hditcir Moshe \ ardi :iinl Ariiiin MU-,CT, inanagiiij; editor, were (|iir>lioiU'(l regarding allegations that they had ordered pluinc !a|)s on the phones of the" rival Ma'ariv newspaper. Moses was released hut wa^ ordered to return for .further ((uestioning. Vardi reiiiaiiied in custody,, as dii^Ma'ariv's Nimrodi.

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Hy Naomi Segal LKM (-)TA) - - The National Union of )entists in Jordan has warned its members that they could fa<^e possible expulsion for treating Israelis. The group's president Saed Abu Maizer, issued the warning this week in response to news reports that Israeli visitors to dordan were taking advantage of relatively cheaper costs for dental sirrvices in the lla>heniite Kingdom. The •Jprttsiitem Post reported that hutidreds of Israelis have gone.in search of cheap dental care in ;he Jordanian capital of Amman, where a filling osts about S14,.conip.ired to S-IO in Israel. Similar directives agamst having dealings with sraelis have already been issued by other lordanian professional associations, including those serving writers, doctors, lawyers and engieers.

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B'nai B'rith Women announce children's filnr. project

By Carol Katzman B'nai B'rith Women of Omaha, a non-profit coniAnnual reports and election of commissioners will iminiity service organization announces the twenty- take place at the annual congregational meeting of first annual summer movie program for children. Beth Israel Synagogue Wednesday, June 1, 7:30 In cooperation with the Indian Hill^ Theater, p.m. Refreshments will be served. M nine films have been specially .selected for children; Nominated for the board of commissioners are: The films will be sho^wn one each week for nine Donald Cohen, Donald Gerber, Julee Katzmani weeks on Wednesday at the Indian Hills Theater Barry Kricsfeld, Allan' Morris, Myra Oberman, beginning June 7. Dennis P:Hey, Gary Parker, Marty Rosenstein, Al Two show tinjes are offered each week. 10 a.m. Ross, Lyiine Saltzman, Dani Shr.ngo, Alan and noon, and last approximately 1 hour and .'10 , .Shulewitz and Su8i6 Shyken. iniiHites. Nfiminations will also be acctpted from the floor, The cost for a sea'son ticket for the entire suiiinier and tlie newly elected board will mept immediately Is $,S li)r the nine shows or Hi^ cents per slinw. Box following the ••ini'iiinl meeting to elect officers for oflice admission for a single show will.he '$2 for inO.'i-lli'i 1 adults and chililren. Tickets may he piirrliaseil direnly from tht> Indian Hills Theater by calling Mark (irass. man Rabbi warns Russians :iger. at .'i'J.'f-.'i.'i.'if;, By Alissa Kaplan NEW YORK (JTA) — The recent gathering at a Moscow synagogue to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II marked a Kour Tuesday lunchlime study .sessions in June "tremendous outpouring" by the Russian Jewish will featu(;e discussions by Rabbi Joseph Friedman community, said Rabbi Arthur Schneier of New on the weekly Torah portion. The sessions, sched- York. But Schneier, w(ho spoke before a congregation of uled from noon to 1 p.m., are open to the entire community. To order lunch from the Bagel Bin, call more than 1,000 Jews, warned his audience that the synagogue office, 556-6288, by 10 a.m. Tuesday some groups today keep Hitler's ideology alive. In a telephone interview from Moscow, the rabbi, mornings. a Holocaust survivor himself, said the events Tlipschedule is as follows: June 6: home of Myra and Bob Oberman, 710 elicited a wide "spectrum of feelings." "On one hand there's elation and on one hand JE George there's pain," he said. June 13; Beth Israel Synagogue "The message is clear: Hitler may be dead. But June 20: home of Willis Ann and Al Ross, 676 unfortunately, his ideology has not been put to No. 56th. Juno 27: home of Marybeth and Brian Tober, death," said Schneier, who lost much of his family during the war. 556.) Mayberry. (^-dl 55:3-;3415 for directions.

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Organizations '• -YES I r-| YES group will not meet Monday (jlue to Memorial Day. OLDTIMERS Oldtimers will meet Tuesday at the JCC. Earlybirc^ discussion will start at 11 a.m. in room 10. Following lunch at noon. Jane^att from the Anti-Defamation League will speak. RUSSIAN CLUB I The Russian Club will meet Friday, June 9. There will be no exercise class»Members will take a trip to the zoo. Transportation will leave the JCC at 10:15 a.m. and return at approximately 2 p.m. Cost is $1. Make reservations by June 2 with Lidiya Linde at 697-9169. 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 luncli to eat at 11:45. At 12:15 p.m., a video on Larry King will be shown. I VISIONS Royals baseball game and barbecue will be Thursday, June 15. Dinner at 5:30 p.m., and the game starts at 7:05. Mail reservation form by June 1 to Harry Alloy, 5811 Nicholas St., Omaha 68132. Visions will travel to the Ralston Community iTheatre Sunday, July 9, 2 p.m., for the musical "Oklahoma." Following the show, dinner will be at Farmer Brown's Steak House. Cost is $19 per person and includes show, dinner, tax and gratuity. Participants should meet at the Ralston Theatre at Ralston. Senior High School, 8969 Park Drive. Mail reservation form by June 17 to Ethel Goldston, I'10530 Pacific St., #104, Omaha 68114. Specify [. choice of meal on the form. Visions board meeting will be held Friday, June •2, 9:30 a.m., in the adult lounge at the JCC. BREADBREAKERS Jeff Bernstein will speak to B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers Wednesday at noon at Regency West Best Western, according to Howard Kutler, May chairman. Mr. Bernstein, who is headquartered in Minneapolis, is the new regional director for Israel Bonds. Cost is $7.50 and the public may attend. ISRAEL BONDS Mr. Bernstein will also be available at the JCC Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. to answer questions and provide assistance with investment and redemption forms, and to furnish information on the latest Israel Bonds rates and instruments.

Pt B'nai B'rith International I applauds U.S. veto. By Harvey Berk ,*-• _ B'nai B'rith International President Tommy P. Baer has commended the United States' forthright action in exercising its veto power over a draft UN ^Security Council resolution calling on Israel to rescind its expropriation of land in West Jerusalem. Mr. Baer said, "it is inappropriate for the PLO to use the Security Council as an arena for political warfare against Israel." Citing the PalestinianIsraeli peace agreement and continuing peace talks, he called the PLO action "contrary to the terms of the direct negotiations currently underway with Israel." "At such a critical point in delicate negotiations," he continued, "it can only be harmful for the United Nations to take a one-sided position such as proposed by the Non-Aligned Movement Caucus of the Security Council."

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Oldtimer's Review By Art Grossman At the Oldtimers recent meeting, the Earlybird session featured a continuation of a discussion carried over'from the previous meeting regarding the 50th anniversary of the demise of Adolph Hitler. What was Hitler's- magical charisma that aroused so much popular loyalty and enthusiasm among German people? Hitler, whose true name was Schicklgruber, was Austrian not German. At age 18, he was a school dropout fancying himself as being an artist. Absorbed in hero.fantasies, he failed in most early endeavors. When World War I broke out, he joined the German army. After the war, he took up extreme nationalist politics and discovered he could deliver a rousing speech and stir up people resentful of the TJost-war conditions imposed on Germany. Dave Orkow, an early director of the Dr. Sher Home, said that when he was a student in Berlii\, he heard Hitler speak at a public rally. His words were spellbinding. He constantly hammered away at blaming International Jewry for Germany's troubles. What followed hjs ascension as Der Fuehrer was unprecedented terror and suffering and the Holocaust. . I presented a brief review of "Jews and the New American Scene," in which the author's average American Jews have an intermarriage rate of approximately 57 percent. They warn our people to return to their roots or dissolve into the melting pot. At the luncheon, Keith Peltz led in the Motzi and Bernie Weiss chanted the bentschen. We stood in niemoriam for Steve Feldman, Leonard Korney and Warner Frohman. Following lunch, the group joined in a roundrobin discussion on how to increase membership. Qualification for membership is simple—$5 and five grey hairs are the only requisites. Next meeting is May 30. Earlybird group will meet at 11 a.m. Jane Batt, B'nai B'rith AntiDefamation League, will speak.

My Israel Experience By Jennifer Rubin, Mission Co-chairperson My recent mission to Israel was one of the most special experiences that 1 have had in my life. It is hard to pinpoint a favorite part of the mission because everything had fjurh .in impact on me. From swimming in the Dpad Sea, to dinner with the Bedouins, to all of the new friend.'^ I made, I fondly look back oh these memories. OliMay .3, we were fortunate enough to be in Jerusalem at Ml. Herzl Cpmclery on Yoni Hazikaron, Israel's Memorial Day. At 11 a.m., a siren sounded for two niiiuitcs as the whole country obspr\'ed the silence for those who had fallen for the country of Ksrael. 1 was amazed that an entire country could obser\'p something in unity without opinions getting in the way. Hearing a cantor sing on a speaker throughout the cemetery as families; hovered over llie graves of their lost sons, daughters, brothers, sisters and friends is a moment that I will never forget. That same evening, the streets of Jerusalem were filled with music and people dancing, laughing, and viewing fireworks as part of the celebration of Erev YoiTi Ha'atzmaut. The intense mood change "of the country within a'matter of hours was amazing to •observe. In addition to all of the sites and activities, we were also informed by speakers on many of the issues that Israel faces. Joel Sheinfeld's explanation on the issue of the Golan Height? and Beth Dotan's discussion on Kibbutz life completely enthralled me. '^ A day has not gone by since I have been home that I have not thought of or spoken of ray experiences on the mission and I know that I will be back again one day.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 1 Walk-In Drop-In, 9:30 a.m. BBYO Advancement Board, 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, JUNE 9 Movfty Camp Rainbow, through 6/17 Russian Club & VISIONS, Henry Doo Zoo, 10 a.m.

FRIDAY, JUNE 2 VISIONS Steering Committee Meeting, 9:30 a.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 10 Joseph Spiegel Bar Mitzvah, 9:30 a.n Beth El.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3 Confirmation Class Family Dinner, 6 p.m.. Temple Israel Confirmation Service, 7:30 p.m.. Temple Israel Pirke Avot Class, 8:15 p.m., Beth El

SUNDAY, JUNE 11 Beth Israel Discovery Seminar, 9:00 - 6:00 p.m. Amit Meeting, 12:30 p.m., Livingston Beth El Annual Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Bi Congregational Annual Dinner Meetin 6 p.m., Temple Israel

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Children participate in dedication of Gordman Center for Jewish Learning Jerry Gordman introduces Ariel Shulcert, whose recent speech to Jerry Gordman appears below. Other photos show the overflow crowd attending the dedication ceremony and thfe children of_the Friedel Jewish Academy preparing for their musical presentation. By Ariel Shukert I am here on behalf of all the students at Friedel Jewish Academy. Thank you for making our school environment so much better. It's so lovely. Your parents, Dan and Esther Gordman, would be so happy and proud. They have dedicated so much and have been so kind to ail of us. Even that they are not with us, I'm sure they can see this up in heaven.

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National study discloses concerns of youth More than 40 percent of Jewish teens worry iibout being a target of anti-Semitism. Marrying someone who is Jewish is "very important" to 52 percent, but dating a Jewish person is of great importance to only ,37 percent. Those are just a few or the fintlings in "Values and Concerns of American Jewish Youth," a national study of 1,115 Jewish teens published by the Maurice and Marilyn Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies at Brandeis University and the Jewish Community Center (JCCi Association of North America. The study is part of the Youth Development Project funded by the DeWitt Wallace Reader's Digest Fund. Research on Jewish youth has been scarce and the lack of systematic information has affected planning for youth programs, according to Amy Sales, senior research associate at the Cohen Center and author of the study. Community planning for youth lends lo"be based on adult perceptions of the teen world. 'This study opens a window onto the lives, interests, and concerns of Jewish teen-agers," Ms. Sales said. "Its findings will be a valuable resource for communal leaders and youth workers.' The study shows that Jewish youth place the most emphasis on personal achievement—their greatest interest and greatest concern. Nearly 90 percent of the teens studied said developing their skills and abilities—in sports, the arts, technology, or other areas -is highly important A similar percentage also expressed deep concerns about tjieir future college and career. As might be expected, Jewish teens are not immune to the growing climate of violence in the United Slates. Some 40 percent are very concerned about being a victim of violence; 42 percent arc highly concerned about being a target of nntiSemitism. Asked which social problems they would |^*.|«hplp solve, teens in the study tnpst paen said,

AIDS, anti-Semitism, and crime and violence. More than 80 percent of the teens studied said being Jewish is at least "somewhat important" to them. The data show that Jewish identity is set by the lime children reach seventh grade and does not change during the middle and high school years, Ms. Sales said. Ms. Sales noted that social practices are key indicators of teen-agers' Jewish identity since spending time with friends and "hanging out" are rated "very important" by 85 percent of the Jewish teens. The study found that teens who live in entirely Jewish households are significantly more likely than those ii) interfaith families to form close friendships with other Jewish teens. They are also much more likely to place a high value on dating and marrying a Jewish person. The study affirms communal concerns about Jewish continuity. Sales said. . It clearly shows that children of interfaith families have significantly lower levels of Jewish identity than do children in families with two Jewish parents. The effects of these differences are pervasive— from teens' social action interests, to social and communal attachments, to feelings about Jewish life. The report suggests that Jewish organizations need to be more hospitable tp teens with more meaningful and engaging programming, Staff and other adults must be more sensitive to the leens'i interests and concerns. "Findings from the study have valuable implica^ lions for youth programming and staff development witl)in the JCC movement," Ms. Sales said. "Most importantly, the information we get fron this study must be used in an energetic and' enlightened way lo ensure that our teens are given every opportunity to be active members of the .Jewiih C(lininuml,y."^ 4%aa:«'j3i.'xa^ffl:iiTi!a-iMiidiajffifeM

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By Morris Maline Retiring Federation President Jerry Slusky and incoming President Tom Fellman presented an overview of the Jewish Community to about 50 community leaders last week at the Jewish Community Center. High on the discussion list was a challenge for financial resource development to find a way to sustain the community's agenda of caring involving programs and services. This includes the maintaining of "our unique agenda of continuity," including education, Israel programs and scholarships. A most important ingrt;dient, they pointed out, is %a sustain the campus on which this aH^tnkes place. This is our challenge, as the leadership of this Icommunity, as we approach the year 2000.' Offered was a suggestion to initiate a community Campaign to endow the campus. Tliey explained that campaign increases at 4 per Cent have enabled the Federation to cover inflation, but that these increases have not allowed for new programs and services. Nor do the increases offset interest rate decline »n endowment income, nor do they offset the increasingly large amounts of money that will be required for maintenance, replacement and upkeep B the campus continues to age. 1 j>.<it'i.i.--' -i-':^ 1:;

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Thus the first thing American Jewish parents who want their children'to be Jewish need to realize is that an open secular society—with all its advantages— poses greater challenge to raising a Jewish child than did a Christian America. Today, we do not lose our children to Christianity; we lose them to everything else. Some time ago, a Jewish mother came up to me after a lecture and said: "You keep telling us to stay home on Friday nights to celebrate the Shabbat with our families. Well, let me tell you something. My daughtei- is a junior in high school and after two years of trying out for the cheerleaders she finally made it as a cheerleader, arid cheerleading practice happens to be on Friday nights. Now, do you expect me to say to my daughter, "Stay home on Friday nights and don't be a cheerleader?" Nothing better illustrates the state of contemporary Judaism. There was a time when Judaism had to compete with Christianity; today it has to compete with cheerlending practice. And it usually loses. Parents must ask themselves if there is anytime when they sacrifice the secular for the Jewish. ' If you have playoff ticket? for a Friday night or Rosh Hashannab game, do you give them up? Will your child ever have to say no to a party, to band or soccer practice for the sake of something Jewish? Have you ever chosen Israel over a European, Hawaiian, or other trip solely in order to further your family's links with Israel? It is not Christianity that competes for our children's allegiances today. It is cheerleading, sports, band practice, homework, movies, television, and, of course, friends whose values are not Jewish. Our children are growing up in p world that is as non-Jewish as the (nedieval Christian world was. While the modern secular world is considerably less dangerous to Jewish bodies, it is considerably more dangerous to Jewish souls. If your child attends public school or a private secular school, your child is as immersed in a Way of life as far from Judaism as if he or she were being educated in a monastery. Moreover, being in a secular school with many other Jewish students is worse than irrelevant to a child's Jewish identity; it deludes many Jewish parents into thinking that proximity to other Jews will keep their child Jewish. Jews who know little or nothing about Judaism know thai Judaidbi differs from Christianity: at least they know, "We don't believe in Jesus." Thus, in a Christian society, even Jewish children entirely ignorant of Judaism were aware that they are different. But in a secular society, most Jews, especially children, do not have a clue as to how they differ. Jews should be able to say, "We don't believe in secularism." But most Jews do believe in secularism.

CILMJ,ENGE IS NO LONCJER CHRISTIAN TO BE JEWISH IS TO BK DIFFERENT It is oflpii said thai the difficulty in raising a Knowing that one is different is the obvious preJewish child is that we live in a Christian society. requisite to the survival of any minority. If we are This is simply not so. It is not Christianity that not distinctive, if our values are not distinctive, we rliallonges our children's Jewish identity. It is secu- have no reason to survive. larism. Parents who want their children to remain Unlike previous generations of American Jews, Jewish need to create a home that is Jewishly dismost American Jewish children today are not grow- tinctive. The more distinctive, the greater the ing up in a Christian society. chance of one's child's remaining Jewish; the less Ironic as it may seem, if most American children di.stinctive the greater the chance of assimilation. were living among Christians, keeping them This leads to a simple rule in raising Jewish chil.lewisli would be much easier. dren—the more Judaism, i.e., the more distinctive Jews living in areligioiis society ar* far more Jewish practices tlie better. likely to retain their Jewish identity than Jews livLighting Shabbal candles, for example, serves ing in a secular one. this purpose. But while it is one of the more wideWhen the non-Jewish majority is strongly relispread Jewish practices, it renders the home disgious, a Jew who takes on the majority culture's tinctively Jewish for only a few moments a week, . identity assumes the identity of another religion. Parents must ask themselves how their home dif But when, as in America today, the mnjority culfers from non-Jewish homes on Wednesdays, not ture is largely secular, a Jew need not take on just on Friday nights or on some Jewish holidays. another religion's identity in order to identify with the majority culture. I have found the kippah to be extra ordinarily He or she merely becomes secular—and being effective in this regard. In my parents' home, my secular is not perceived by most Jews as posing as father, my brother and I wore a kippah at home but great a danger to Jewish identity, or as having val- not outside. ues as alien to Judaism, as does another religion. With the birth of my son, I resumed this practice. Consequently, as Americans—or at least most of Its impact is incalculable. Tlie moment the kippah those Americans with whom Jews tend to relate — goes on, the house takes on an aura of holiness and have abandoned Christianity, Jews have felt Jewish diiUnctivenesB, (in fact, the Hebrew word increasingly less different from llic miijoritv of for holy, kadosh, means distinctive). Americans (continued on next page)

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This is unwise thinking. May God spare us I) ; For thdse uncomfortable wearing it all the time in By Carol Katzman he home, how about wearing it at mealtimes? If world in which parents act in the presence of chilI ;hat i8 too much, how libout nt mealtimes on dren just as they always act among themselves. 1 An all-night study session, and luncheon the fol assume that most parents occasionally use. foul lan3habbat?| i ' , lowing day. will he hosted by Belh Israel But if even that is too much, nsk yourself, why? guage. Are they then hypocritical for ni^t using Synagogue to celebrate the holiday of fihavuot from I have also foiind the banning of television on such language in the presence of children? June .3-.''). When parents who usually fail to fasten their Shabbat to be one of the most effective antidotes to Rabbi Joseph Friedman will discuss the Seven ;he worship of the many gods of secular civiliza-. own seat belt fasten it when traveling with a child, Wonders of Jewish History, starting Saturday ion, 60 many of which coalesce around television — are the parents hypocritical? ' night, June .3, U:.'W p.m.. | Moreover, beginning to observe Jewish practices nost particularly materialism and sports. It is traditional to slay up the entire night of In addition, Jewish day schools and Jewish for the sake of one's children is more than,not hypo-' Shavuot to studV in commemor.ilion of the giving of :amps (that is. Reform, Conservative, and critical; and it does more than benefit the children. the Torah at Mount Siii.ii Orthodox camps, not secular camps for Jews) are It can positively transform the parent. Parents who Rabbi Friedman will raise questions such as: Incomparable for giving a Jewish child an all-day begin to incorporate Jewish practices into their "Hnwrhavp the Jewish people survived longer fexperience of Jewish identity, homes for the sake of their children, often end up than any other group in.the world? And of course, the more time spent in Israel, the loving the practices for their own sake. "Howihave they survived under such terrible rir better. A high school or college year in Israel might I WANT MY CHILD TO HAVE A CHOICE cumslartces? j)e able to compensate for much of the Jewish depriFinally, some parents say they object to establish"Are they the (^hoseii People' And if so. what are vation in' a young Jew's life. ing a more religious home because a Jewish lionic they chosen for and why have they been so [x-rse : Judaism is a very physical religion. To be Jewish would deprive the child of a choice. cuted'.' Is to do. It does not suffice to 'feel" Jewish. Feeling "If my child wants to be religious, lie will decide "Are they worldly arlivisls or >di()liuly People iil Jewish without acting Jewish is like feeling ethical on his own later in life. I won't ram it down his the Book".'" without acting ethically. It doesn't count throat" These conlrMdiclioiis of .lewisli liislery .ire the The deeds count, not thefeejinga. That is the This thinking is worse than unwise. It is backpower of Jewish "rituals." Keeping Jewish chil- wards. The only way to give children*TT clwife is to b:vsis for the first of the all-night study ses.'^ioiw-jii the synagogue, whieli are open to everyone in ihi iren Jewish without Jewish religious practices is give them all the Judaism you can. roihnuMiity /irtually impossible outside of Israel. But the Only then will Ihcy really have a choice. How can jrospect of Jewish observance arouses fear (aiid they choose what they never see? By giving ;i child . A traditi(Hial dairy lunclieon will bevservcd Sunday, June -1, following Shavuot servire>. jflen loathingHw niany Jewish parents. Those only minimal exposure to Judaism, Jewish parents ClKiirmen are Rini Gonsher, Jiilee Kiilzriuti] :uifl piuciital fears need to be addressed . more or less ensure an irreligious adult, devoid of Diuii Shrago. any real Jewish identity. PARENTAL FEARS Cost is $6~.,'j() for adults; $4 for children ;ii;(- :.' Ij The child will associate the tepid, vapid Judaism THE CHILD WILL BE "TOO JEWISH" and $1.50 for children under age '2. of their upbringing with Judaism, and conclude Many Jewish parents fear giving their child more Make reservations with Bev Franklin at '-i-',',thatit isnieaningless. ' (Judaism lest the child become "too Jewish". 7,365. It is the typical Jewish home, not the religious What is most noteworthy about this fear is that it Yizkor services will be held during ser\ifes on t!.' |s the only fear most Jewish parents have about Jewish home, that truly deprives its children of second day of Shavuot. Monday, June 5, 10.30 a rr. choice. pnything positive in their child's life. Most Jewish children experience only the secular Parents do not fear that their child will be too MISbiSSIPPI RIVERBOATS brilliant, or too attractive, or too successful. And life—at home, in school, in film, on television, with \ '•-• .• ^ MAD"V)Nr."HINIT among parents who fear fheir child will become their peers. all And it is tliiil life, those values iiiid that idriiti loo Jewish," I have never met one who was afraid BRAfJSON AUG 17 20 Uie child might become too secular—something ly—with which they will end up. We should not delude ourselves, however, into thai ought to be far more frightenirig.'especially thinking that their spcularisni was freely chosen. because it is far more likely. FOR ( !ir,1PLETE OETAIIS. CONTACT PON THOMAS Now. what does a parent who feiirs a child may Never Ending High School? 397-0662 become "loo Jewish" really fear? 551-3347 By Shana Novak, Syracuse University 1-800-568-6877 It is probably that the child will be more obserCATERER Jewish Press Intern vant than the parent (or simply observant at all). I loft the ftimiliar halls of high .school a short But what if that ware to happen? Why is that so while ago, but for some reason it feels like years DRIVER AVAILABLE frighlening? • II \VI I KY It's funny how I almost miss the lO-page history For Doctor Appointmanis, I strongly urge parents to speak, to parents whose papers and the 7:45 tardy bells. Ok, 1 don't miss AI'I'RAISAl.S Giocery Stiopping, children have become observant, and to parents the tardy hell part, biit I am missing a sense (if do I For Iiuuranc* or £f uu | Eirands & Much More EuminaUoni in your pr«w-:>n whose children have dropped whatever observance sure. CALL TERRY SPMTH No •ppuntmcnt ruoeuan they were raised with. Find out which group is I spent my hist day as a senior in high school try333-3141 o:,?.. (nore pleased with the results. ing to figure out why I didn't feel any sense of do sure._ "You're finally done" my teacher said as I THE ClliLD WILL REBEL Another fear among parents who are contemplat- walked out of the classroom. "You did it" the prin ing increased Judaism in the home is that the child ciple said as I walked out the door. "Thanks for the MONaMENT CO. will rebel—against the parents and against inspiration, now could you get me through college QtH»f rov Ctit Alto\ while you're at it?" was all 1 could think. Judaism. Frank L. Ciciulla, Jr. I walked out of Burke High School with a lot of To this fear, I offer three responses: 60 Years Experience First, so what? If there is anything children need, things going on inside of me, but the feeling that With Jewish it is something to rebel against. Rebellion is analo- "it was all over" was not one of my emotions. I Lettering and Memorials gous to a boat pushing off from the dock. The decided that my last day of high school was a Stronger the dock, the stronger the launch. The beginning and not an end, besides, I was too busy 1439 So. 13th remembering my stronger the home, the stronger the base from fearing my future, 341-2452 past and needing to celebrate. Was that sen which to launch a life. Parents need to stand for ideals—Jewish and other wise. Then, if the chil- tence in parallel structure? I think I've been listen dren rebel, they will at least have somethine to ing to my English teacher too much. For some reason I know I'll be thankful that I return to after the rebellion. Second, parents ought to adopt this attitude: always listened to my teachers, though. Those since your kids are going to resent you anyway, you endless calculus assignments and frog dissections See me lor might as well do the right thing. A friend of mine is will come in handy when I decide not to be a math Meandhu.ii'.i; still a bit angry with his parents for never having ematician or biologist. My teachers did teach me V given him itiusic lessons. His parents respond that responsibility, perseverance, and time manage whatever instrument they suggested he always ment, Dissecting frogs may not help my future GARY KUDYM said he didn't want to study a musical instrument. much, but good work ethics and morals will no Jo which he now responds, "Why did you listen to doubt come in handy as I take that step out of 7641 Pacific Burke High School and into the beginning of i!>«r ••.;•• adulthood. Third, as for alienating a child from Judaism by 390-1166 So I'm supposed to feel like an adult now, huh? demanding an increased Jewish commitment, • 18 Yrs, Experience ,again a rule of thumb applies: You can't alienate It doesn't feel much different than being a Burke • Installation the alienated. There is something absurd about Bulldog. I still don't foel like an end to high school Ports & Repairs STATE FAHM parents of a Jewishly uncommitted child worrying is the end tu anything. After all, high school is sup • Custom Work posed to be the beginning of a prosperous future. pbout the child's becoming alienated from some(^ • Sandblast Designs Well nothings over or done-except listening to thing he or she is already alienated from. Visit Out Showiooni those tardy bells. 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Who is Eddie Cantor? An estimated 200 members and guests of Beth Israel Synagogue chuckled when Leon Shrago, president, said his children were unaware of the famed comedian. There was no doubt that everyone in attendance knew of him as they smiled and applauded his Miidiotape presentation of Yvs Sir, That's My Baby and Making Whoopii: In addition to the playing of audio lape.s, a video showMig clips of past events was played and those in altemlance had an opporlunity to sec those who participated in the synagogue's Citation dinners, A hurst'of delight was ('X|)ressed during the apjK'nranci' of I'resident Harry Tnnnaii Nostalgia was everywhere On the tables, for example, reprints of past Synagogue bulletins told of Rabbi Mossman's lectures, Stanley Coopcrsmith's beginning Hebrew lessons, the bar mitzvah of Norman Plotkin. Talmud Torah graduates. Arvin Cohen, Morris Shrago, Stanley Kainian and Matalee Katleman. Oil the walls and tJibles were photos, scrapl>ooks, and other articles from the past •- all bringing joy to the present.

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Adult B'nai Mitzvah class to celebrate at Temple Israel Temple Israel's adult B'nai Mitzvah Class will celebrate the completion of their B'nai Mitzvah : course by leading Shabbat services and-reading from the Torah on Friday, June 2 at 7:30 p.m. The community has been invited to attend this simcha. This year Temple Israel is fortunate to have its largest Adult B'nai Mitzvah eve#, the onnoiincement stated. The B'nai Mitzvah participants will be Jeanne lAngalet, Sandra Bleicher, Ronald Budwig, Jim Clark, Laurie Clark. Mitzi Delman, Helene Holmberg, Judith M.;irburg, K.iren Pilley. Mark Pillcy, Judith Siff,St('vi.ri .SticI, iirid Audi Wi lien sky. The adult B'nai Mitzvah participants spent the insl nine monlhs studying a variety of Jewish topics. Their curriculum included the study of Torah, midrash, hi.story. Jewish ethics and philoKophy, [and the spectrum of Jewish denominations. In addition, they have studied the reading of Hebrew and the liturKy of the prayej book. The class was taught by Rabbi Debbie .Sliel, Rini Gonsher, and several guest lecturers

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introduced food choices happened to be something called Ostrich Salami. No kidding - that's what they called it. 1 started to laugh and thought to myself "I knew about that a long time ago." At that point, 1 went to the fde in which 1 keep clippings of past columns, looking for one in particular. After quite a hit of searching (because my "file" is actually a great big plastic box), I foiMid proof that eating Ostrich was not new to me. Last Dec.'2,3, I wrote a column about something called the newest agricultural alternative." I had seen an ad promoting the Central States Ostrich Association, which was encouraging the idea of growing Ostriches, Emu(s) and another big bird called Rhea. The intbrmation claimed that these creatures made for very good eating and even bragged about "low fat and healthy." I had a little fun with the entire idea because I wondered if Ratite (referring to a group of huge birds which don't Ily) meat was kosher, if slaughtered according to ritual. 1 had planned to ask somebody I consider a maven, but he was out of town and I guess 1 forgot about it all....until I heard about the Ostrich salami. Unfortunately, I didn't get too much information about this special "versht" (you remember versht, don't you?) because this was part of a tv show and they spent so much time talking about fat free cookies and crackers and pretzels, they didn't have much time left to discuss the meat products. I did note, however, there are a variety of items such as hot dogs, baloney and other sandwich meats, all considered Ratite, which are currently available. I can't help but say, "1 knew that," but I will refrain from saying "nyah, nyah, nyah."

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