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Omaha and Lincoln will be interviewed and videotaped this week for inclusion in Steven | Spielberg's project to preserve history. Arie Meier, a filmmaker from Chicago who I is married to former! Omahan Sheryl Tatelman, told the | Arie Meier Jewish Press that some six survivors would be interviewed by his wife and Ben Nachman. He said names are not being released to respect privacy. The tapes will be sent to Los Angeles where 'sophisticated technology" will be used to digitize the information so that the data can be utilized as a worldwide databank. Mr. Meier, a native of Romania who emigrated at the age of three to Israel with his family, served with an Israeli tank unit before attending film school in Chicago. His wife, Sharon, who has a doctorate in psychology and a degree in engineering, is the daughter of Pat and Maynard Tatelman and the granddaughter of Ethel Mogul. Together, they have already completed 300 interviews in the midwest.
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Yitzhak Rabin 1922-1995 An editorial by Morris Maline ' Yitzhak Rabin, soldier, politician, statesman, prime minister of the State of Israel and peacemaker., dead at the hands of a Jewish assassin! World leaders and peace-loving people of all faiths have joined the Jewish people in extending condolences to the Rabin family and the people of Israel. The period of mourning has begun, the government of Israel is in transition, and the future of the peace process is less certain because of the tragedy. Prime Minister Rabin will be recorded in the books of history as a hero of Israel's defensive struggle for survival and as a patriot deserving admiration and acclaim. But, these accolades are not his only legacy. Prime Minister Rabin will be remembered mostly for doing the unthinkable, the unimaginable, the most daring and sensible act that a battle-proven warrior can do. And that is to shake the bloody hand of a terrofist and move toward a comprehensive peace in the region. Enough killing, enough bloodshed, it is time to set aside the weapons of war and grasp the opportunity to ensure that the children of both the Arabs and the Jews will be able to et\)oy life without the fear of death, he said. Reportedly, Prime Minister Rabin's last words were from a song of peace. May he rest in peace, and may his life be a blessing.
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By Oliver E. Pollak and Maureen LaPour Over 500 people gathered at Beth El Synagogue had carried weapons and ammunition became last Sunday evening for a memorial service for serene. Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin of Israel, who had Cantor Leo Fettman, Emeritus of Beth Israel been assassinated. The clergy, lay leaders and con- Synagogue, led the crowd in the Twenty-Third gregants from Beth El, Beth Israel, B'nai Israel, Psalm, The Lord is My Shepherd. Cantor Erik Temple Israel and other members of the community Contzius of Temple Israel intoned Shalom Rav, gathered in the sanctuary. Press and television Howard Bloom, executive director of the Jewish media were getting ready for the 10 p.m. news. A Federation of Omaha, recalled the story in which all single memorial candle graced the bimah. that was pleasant to the eye was slain, "We in the Rabbi Paul Drazen went to the bimah to decry Jewish community are still reeling from the tragedy mindless, senseless hatred. Tragedy had brought of this brutal and senseless act which cut down the community together. Yitzhak Rabin, Prime Minister of Israel, on the eve of his greatest triumph. It is impossible for us to Over 600 people attended a memori- grasp and to make sense of this event," he said. "But we must not permit our tears during this al service at Beth El Synagogue for period of mourning to divert us from continuing the Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. legacy that Yitzhak Rabin has leil for us. It is only through the continuation of that legacy that we will Tom Fellman, president of the Jewish Federation ^"^ '"«'"^ne in this terrible event," he added, of Omaha, stated that Jews held themselves to a CanUiT Emil Berkoviu of Beth El, and Rabbi SUel higher standard. Jews don't kill Jews. That constant of Temple Israel presented the Prayer for Israel in has been broken. He recalled a mission to Israel Hebrew and English. about 15 years ago. On the El Al fbght back to New Bob Wolfson, executive director of ADIVCRC and York, "Mr. Rabin was a fellow passenger, who coordinator of the evening's events, recalled that regaled the crowd with stories of miUtary and dipio- Jews have experienced all kinds of adversity. "This matic accomplishment" '» » *»«>« *^ ^"^ ••»«"' Israel-its trouble, iu triRabbi Ruth Ehrenstein of B'nai Israel led a umphs. We must stand physically, emotionally and responsive reading of the 30th Psalm. financially with those who will 6ght violence as an Rabbi Areyah Airiel of Temple Israel sang the alternative to discourse." he said. Hebrew song of peace that had been on the Ups of Mr- Wolfson continued by encouraging action to Prime Minister Rabin Bt the peace rally attended by respond to this situation. "We cmn do something: (1) 100 000 Israelis. Learn more about Israel and her neighbors; (2) Rabbi Airiel recalled his meeting with YiUhak ConUct ADL/CRC to be on a mailing list of informaRaUp in March 1996 xi»»n »»>• CenUal Conference t»on about the Middle East; (3) Share knowledge of American Rabbis mVt In Israel. He related and information about the Middle East witii others." Rabin's dream of peace anJkonomic prosperity. He R«bbi Drawn dosed the memorial with the words, said that when Prims Minister Rabin talked of "May the memory of Yitzhak Rabin be as a blesspeace, ths wrinkles left his face, and the hands tiiat ing'
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Rabm laid to rest as world pays tribute ,.,L,L By Naomi Segal
JERUSALEM (JTA) — In the dty in which he was born, for whose very walls and gates he once fought, Yitzhak Rabin was buried on Monday. Leaders from around the world joined Israelis in silent prayer as Rabin's coffin was brought for burial at Jerusalem's Mount Herzl Cemetery. Thousands of people lined the streets of Jerusalem, which fell Yitahak Rabin silent as the motorcade carrying the flag-draped coffin made its way slowly to the cemetery from the Knesset, where Rabin had lain in state the previous day. On Sunday, some 1 million people filed past Rabin's coffin to pay their last respects, leaving behind poems, candles and bouquets of flowers to honor the slain soldier, statesman and peacemaker. President Clinton and his wife, Hillary, also paid their respects at the Knesset after arriving in Israel to attend the funeral. When the cofSn was carried in to the cemetery, Rabin's widow, Leah, surrounded by her two children and grandchildren, buried her head in her bands. A two-minute siren that sounded thnnigfaout the country marked the start of the ceremony. Representatives from some 80 countries, including 60 heads of state, came to Jerusalem for the funeral Security measures in the capital were said to be the tightest ever. Civilian flights out of Ben-Gurion Airport were suspended, as plane after plane carrying the foreign dignitaries arrived. Among those present were representatives from six Arab countries. Including Jordan's King Hussein and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.
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Pro/eei WAKMUP continues through December lO! WE STILL NEED COATS! HATS! GLOVES and MITTENS! Bring your donations to: The Jewish Community Center Temple Israel (November 10-19) Beth El Synagogue Beth Israel Synagogue Beyt Shalom Synagogue B'nai Israel Synagogue
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Russian Club, 10 a.m. , MOVnY Fall Conclava (through 11/12), Out ol Town Tsrnpla Israal Camp Wdekend with Jwry Kayo Both El Lunch and Laam. 12:15 p.m., B«th El SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12 8'naj B'nth Woman Ma Jong ToumamanI, noon Templa Israal Board d Trustaas Ratraal, 9 a.m. Tampla Israal Men's Club Bnjnch, 10 a.m., Tampla Israal B«lh El Club 34 Program. 12:15 pm, B«lh El AMIT, 12:30 pm., Liwngslon Pla^a MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13 YES Piogram, 10 a.m.
Everyone will understand that I felt compelled to put aside what I had expected to write^for this ' week's pmment in the wake of the shattering news from Israel. Wlien this appears in print, there may be a better understanding of the effect of the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin than any of us has now (Nov. 5). I wish only to express my hope of what may occur. There has been, and there will be, a flood of praise for Rabin as the great soldier of Israel and the great visionary of peace. He was clear-eyed enough to know that military strength alone could insure Israel's survival-and that it would be great sacrifice and unusual risks tliat alone could insure Israel's survival in peace. It is to this latter understanding of Rabin to which I address myself. • It was 32 years ago that the Jewish community of Omaha, like Jews and Christians all over Amerjca, met in churches and synagogues to pray, and to commit themselves to American loyalty, following assassination of President Kennedy.11 was privileged to speak for the local rabbinate before the enthering of Omaha's Jews. 1 told a story from n collection of the brilliant parables of the Vilner Maggid. It seemed that a famous monarch had a gematone of inordinate beauty, a gem spoken of with awe all over the world. It was large and it was glorious. It was beyond price. Seizing a rare opportunity, an enemy of the monarch managed to break into the gallery-room where the gem was displayed. He didn't steal it, for there was no place on earth that he could show it. Instead, he marred it with a jeweler's tool, leaving it with an uneven gash, deep and ugly. The king was in deep mourning when the deed was discovered. He called all the jewelers of his realm to ask what could be done. They agreed: nothing could be done. One unknown lapidary, however, stepped forward, and said, "Tfour Mtyesty, if you will permit me to work on. it, I think I can save your gem." After some consideration, the monarch gave permission. Twenty-four hours later the gem-cutter brought the stone to the king. Using the gash as a stem, he had created a beautiful flowering rose. The stone glittered in a new beauty. To the people mourning Kennedy, I asked, "Can this tragic moment be used to enhance the beauty and depth of democracy in our United States?" After a generation, I judge that there are minuses, but pluses too. To Israel, and to Jews world-wide, I ask, can this egregiously ugly act, this atrocity, this unmitigated disaster, bring Israelis of opposite opinion to more civil democracy, and Jews world-wide to greater unity? Can we produce a rose?
Deaths LILLYHJBOIN Services for Lilly H. Boln, 87, were held Nov. 6 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Lincoln. Rabbi Stanley Rosenbaum and Cantor Michael Weisser ofliciaied. Survivors include her hus'band, Joachim; a daughter, Heni Bond of Lincoln; a son, Gustav of Bloomfield, N.J.; four grandchildren and one greatgranddaughter. Mrs. Boin was born in Viepna Austria. She was a survivor of the Holocaust. Memorials may be made to Tifereth Israel or St. Elisabeth Hospital or charity of choice. BEN MULNICK Services for Ben Mulnick, 83, were held Nov. 5 at Mt. Sinai Cemetery. Survivors include two sons, Gary and Steve, both of California; and two grandsons. BERNARD POUKOV Services for Bernard Polikov of Cleveland, formerly of Omaha, will be held today in Davenport, Iowa. He died at the age of 55. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernice and Abe Polikov; and a brother, Steven. Survivors iilclude his wife, Judy; a son, Scott of Austin, Texas; a daughter, Lisa of New York, N.Y.; and two brothers, Marvin and Lee, both of Omaha. Memorials may be made to the Beth El Scholarship Fund.
Support Group planned Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) is starting an on going support group for women and men of all ages who suffer from an eating disorder - anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating. The group meetings will be helfl every Monday starting Nov. 13, 7 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center, according to the announcement. All meetings are confidential and free. For information, call (402) 431-8146 or (402) 3902692. LYNNE M. Popr. MS IN LD Luurina OistBiun Srcouci
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7023 CaM Street, Omaha, NE 68132 5S6-6836 FRIDAT: Shabbat evening service at 8:15 p.m. Rabbi Azriel, Rabbi Stiel and Cantor Contaus will officiate. Scholar-in-Reaidence Don T. Maaeng will speak on 'DiacoYering the Soul of Shabbat." The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by the Temple Sisterhood. "Shabbat Comes To You'-Rabbi Azriel and the Temple Youth Group will lead a Shabbat service at 2 p.m. at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. Sitter Service Sitter service is available each Shabbat evening service. Please make a reservation so we may plan accordingly. There are no facilities for infants. SATURDAY: Shabbat morning service at 11:16 a.m. Simcha B'shabbat-An alternative Torab study service, will take place in the Chapel. Don Maaeng, Scholar-in-Reaidence, will lead the service. The regular Shabbat service will be held in the Sanctuary. 8 pjn.-Mr. Maseng will give a sneak preview of his one-man Broadway show, which depicts one person's journey of self-discovery and appreciation of Shabbat. The evening will include entertainment, havdalah and dessert, and is free and open to the public. SUNDAY: 10 a.m.-Mr. Maseng will speak to parents on "Enriching Your Shabbat Experience.' iTnai Mitzvah Diana Manvitz, daughter of Wendy and Todd Manvitz, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah at the Shabbat morning service Saturday. Cory James Epstein, son of Sandy and Paul Epstein, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah at the Shabbat morning service Saturday, Nov. 18. Adult education Thursday: Sisterhood Adult Education. 9:3010:30 a.m. - "Taking a New Look at the Jewish Holidays,* using Arthur Waskow's book Seasons of Our Joy, led by Rabbi Stiel; 10-.30-ll:30 a.m. 'Modern Jewish Thought,' led by Rabbi Azriel; 7:30-8:30 p.m. - 'Beyond Midrash,' led by Don Schwartz. "TOW" Torah on Wheels (TOW) will be held Tuesday from noon to 1:15 p.m. at Broadmoor Development, 601 N. 96th St. Tom Fellman is host. Reservations are required. Call the Temple office at 666-6636. TIGOS" Temple Israel Oo Qetters will meet for lunch at noon at the Temple. Coat is %4. Mike McKnigbt, investigative reporter for WOWT, will speak. Make reaervationf with Mary Lou Ooodman at 663-6634, or Libby Kaplan at 661-6202. FRIDAY, Nov. 17: Eariy worship service, 6:30 to 6:16 p.m., so congregants may be home early to eqjoy a Shaobat meal and evening. Tht; regular 8:16 p.m. worship service will also be held. CHABAD HOUSE 1322 So. Iieth Street, Omaha, NE 68144 667-1124 SATURDAY: Davening is at 9:30 a.m., followed by Kiddush. SUNDAY: Davening is at 9:30 a.m. Talmud Claaaes Talmud class, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Advanced Talmud, 12 p.m. Thursday. Chumaah Claas Chumash class for adults, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Yiddish 'Hooked on Yiddish* latsons Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Fkigel JumUkVryf Hvrmmbur 10, ISM HOSE BLUBfKIN JEWISH HOME BE1B EL SYNAGOGUE 14606 CalifiMrnia, Omaha, NE 0B1S4 SATURDAY: 492-8550 Services, 9 a.m., led by Merle Potash and Albert Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. Friedman in the Goldsten Chapel. Members of the community are invited to join to 6 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Paul Drazen and residents for the service and the kiddush following! Special memorial services are held on the last Cantor Bmil Berkovits. Saturday of each month. FRmAY: Services start at 6 p.m. i TIFERETH ISRAEL , SATURDAY: 3219 Sheridan Blvdn Uncobi, NE 68002 Services at 9:30 a.m. Kiddush following services. 423-8569 Sitter service starts at 10 a.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Stanley M. TSS (Torah Siddur Skills) will meet at 10 ajn. Shabbat story time, the first and third Saturday Rosenbaum. Minyans on Mondays and Thursdays, 7:16 a.m. at 11 a.m. FRIDAY: ICtantan meets the second and fourth Saturday Services start at 8 p.m. at 11 ajn. Oneg Shabbat hosted by Lori and Howard Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services, 4:56 p.m. Feldman. SUNDAY: SATURDAY: Services start at 9 a.m. Services, d:30 a.m.; Jr. Congregation, 10:15 a.m. WEEKDAYS: Services at 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. BEYT SHALOM Judaica Shop RECONSTRUCTIONIST SYNAGOGUE Open Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to P.O. Box 241130, Omaha, NE 68124 2 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m. to noon; or by appointFor information, contact Mike Salmi at 291-3469. ment. Services are held every Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Bar Mitzvah Second Unitarian Church, 3012 So. 119th St., Matthew Lerner, son of Gary and Cheryl Omaha. Lemer, will become a Bar Mitzvah Friday evening Congregants are asked to bring items to donate to and Saturday morning. Project Warm Up, the community-wide project to Lunch-N-Leam provide warm coats, hats and mittens for Jews in First Lunch-N-Leam of the year will be Friday, the former Soviet Union. Nov. 17, 12:15 to 1:30 p.m., for children all ages Beyt Shalom participates in the River Cities through kindergarten, parents and grandparents. Reconstructionist Religious School. Classes are held each Sunday at the West Side Community Education Center, 108th and Grover, from 10 a.m. BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE to noon (use the rear parking lot). 1S02 No. 52nd Street, Omaha, NE 68104 Havdalah will be observed Saturday night, Nov. 666^288 18, at the home of Ellen Fennick and Marty Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Rosenberg, 3516 S. 104th St., Omaha, starting at 6 p.m. Participants are asked to bring a dairy-vegeFriday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. tarian dish for the poUuck dinner. FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat service at 4:55 p.m. B'NAI JESHURUN SATURDAY: 20th and South Streets Morning services are at 8:45 a.m. in the Lincoln, NE 68502 Sanctuary and Goldstein Chapel. 435-8004 Services are officiated by Cantor Michael Jr. Congregation, 10:30 a.m. Weisser. Babysitting service provided by Sisterhood. FTUDAY: Kiddush sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Bennett Shabbat evening service at 7:45 p.m. Fishbain in honor of Bennett's birthday. SATURDAY: Mincha at 4:65 p.m., followed by Shalosh Seudot, Torah study and service at 10 a.m. Ma'Ariv and Havdalah. SUNDAY: SUNDAY: Hebrew school, 9 a.m.; Religious school, 10 a.m. Services at 9 a.m. and 4:65 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Services at 7 a.m. and 4:66 p.m. Lunch A Learn Wednesday, 11:46 ajn., with Rabbi Kaye, hosted by Eva and Ben Heisler at 6841 Hamilton. Cory James EpÂŤtÂŤin, son of Sandy and Paul Practical Judaism A class with Rabbi David Kaye will be held Epstein, will become a Wednesdays, Nov. 16, 22 and 29, 7:30 p.m., at the Bar Mitzvah Nov. 18 at Temple Israel. synagogue. An honor student at GemorahCIaaa Every nursday at 7:30 pjn. at the home of Rabbi Weetaide Middle School, and Mrs. and Mrs. David Kaye, 12237 Turner Cir., he enjoys soccer, basketball and football. Bellevue. Cory has a sister, Cookbook "Happiness is Still Good Food,* available at the Kan. (Jrandparents are Mr. gift shop, or call Chariotte Kaplan at 561-6668. and Mrs. Morris Lipp Siaterhood Gift Shop Sisterhood gift shop is open by appointment. Call and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Epstein. Leah Siegel at 566-6455.
B'NAI ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE RECONSTRUCnONIST CONGREGA'HON 618MynaterSt Council Bluffa, Iowa 61603 S28-4706-Sjmagogue 097-1660-Rabbi Ehrenatein FRIDAY: Shabbat services are held every Friday night at 7:30 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Ehrenstein and lay leadera. Oneg Shabbat follows. B'nai Israel participates in the River Cities Reconstructionist Religious School. Classes are held every Sunday at the West Side Community Education Center, lOeth and Grover, from 10 a.m. Engllah 'Think Jewish and speak English* classes on to noon. The community may attend. Call Rabbi Ehrenstein or Dr. Martin Rosenburg, Jewish topics for new Americans, Tuesdays and |h^;^^ii^ at 10:30 aai). at Cl)ab|ul UQUU. ^ .director of education, for ouappmatmeQt , .
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(Continued |ht>ai page 1) Mubarak, who had never ivisited Israel's capital before, emphasized to reporters that he did not consider this an ofTicial visit to the Jewish state, but a condolence call. Palestine Liberation Organization leader Yasser AfBfat did not attend the funeral, after Palestinian and Israeli officials reportedly tpld him thiat his presence in Jerusalein would provoke security problems and could prompt acts of outrage in Israel as well as among his own people. Clinton headed a delegation that included former presidents Jimmy Carter and George Bush, Cabinet members, former secretaries of state, some 40 members of Congress and American Jewish officials. President Ezer Weizman delivered the first of a string of eulogies by world leaders, close associates and family members. In their remarks, the speakers referred to the greatness of Rabin the leader; their deep affection and respect for Rabin the man; and their hope that a continued commitment to the peace procjess would be Rabin's lasting legacy. In a moving eulogy, Hussein described the man who was once his enemy as "a brother and a friend." I
To the Editor: ' It is 5 p.m., Monday, Nov. 6. We have been to t^o funerals today. Qne via television from Jerusalem, the other in Lincoln, NE. In Jerusalem, nearly a million people lined the streets and over 2,500 were at the cemetery. In Lincoln, traffic ^was normal and about two dozen family members and friends were at the cemetery. In Jerusalem, the person buried ha^ mirrored the I'ecent history of the Jewish people. In Lincoln, the person buried had mirrored the recent history of the Jewish people. In Lincoln, the person buried was a witness to and active participant in the birth of Israel. In Jerusalem, world leaders extolled the virtues of the person being buried. No world leaders were present in Lincoln, but the words of praise and the heartfelt emotion were similar. In Jerusalem, the person, a world famous leader, was buried in a simple coffin with no more ceremony than any Jew is given. In Lincoln, the person, a relatively unknown, warm and wonderful person, was buried in a simple coffin with no more ceremony than any Jew is given. The two, former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Lilly Boin, shared much in common. As Jews, they were treated in death as the equals they are. In life, they both fought for the right of their peo-
pie and all people to live in freedom. This is not an essay on Yitzhak Rabin—many will be written. This is to say publicly that Lilly Boin was and is the history and strength of our people. She not only survived the concentration camps, but came out showering people with love and hope and help. i She made the exodus to Israel on a ship (like the Exodus) and worked with her husband, Joe, cooking the meals for the rest of the rag tag cargo—the surviving Jews. Lilly arrived in Israel to be interred by the British and she stayed to bear children, take care of her wounded husband (shot while working with the ambulances trying to get through to the Hadassah Hospital on Mount Scopus), and contribute to the growth of a nation. She gave love and strength to everyone she met and did so with humility, dignity and honor. Today, two children of Zion were buried. One in the public light, one in a private light. We all are better because of their lives. < We will miss Yitzhak Rabin because of who he was and what he did. We will miss Lilly because of who she was and what she did. Gary and Cece Hill
"Never in all my thoughts would it occur to me that my first visit to Jerusalem" by Israeli invitation would be "on such an occasion," said Hussein. Hussein was unsparing in his praise of Rabin, his co-partner in the Israeli-Jordanian peace treaty By Harry Allen signed little more than a year ago. Nov. 5,1995 Nov. 6,1995 "As long as I live, I will be proud to have known The bible relates that when Aaron's two sons We came by the hundreds of thousands, more him, to have worked with him, as a brother and as a friend and as a man. And the relationship of friend- were killed for offering false sacrifices, "Aaron than a million of us to silently pass the flag-draped ship that we had is something unique, and I am stood silent." coffin of Yitzhak Rabin. We came to stand in the Those Jhree words are perhaps the most power- cool moonlit night of Jerusalem; we came to wait proud of that," said Hussein. fully expressive statement in all of biblical litera- patiently in the hot morning sun, which is so Chnton spoke of the late prime minister as a dri- ture. Aaron could find no words to express his dev- intense in Jerusalem. Israel's great and small ving force in the regional peace process. "So let me astating, crushing sorrow. So he stood silent. patiently snaked up the steep walk to the Knesset. say to the people of Israel, even in your hour of Today, like Aaron, we stand silent in our shock to pay a final respect to one who will certainly be darkness, his spirit lives on, and so you must not and overwhelming grief at the murder of Yitzhak classed as one of Israel's greatest leaders. lose your spirit," he said. Rabin, a singular and towering leader of greatness We came, thousands of us placed yizkor candles 'Legend has it that in every generation of Jews on the Israel, Jewish and world stage. and flowers along the way. Here was a display of from time immemorial, a just leader emerged to proflowers with poems written by school children; tect his people and show them the way to safety. Kahil Gibran put tragedy in more poetic terms, Prime Minister Rabin was such a leader," he contin- "you will cry but not all your tears, and you will there was a knot of people holding their own priued. Referring to the Torah portion in which God vate memorial service; and across the way, a father laugh but not all your laughter." We stand mute, a and his children lit candles and recited tillim. tests Abraham's faith by asking him to sacrifice his few tears come, perhaps in days to come we may We came, families with children; parents pushing son Isaac, Clinton said, "Now God tests our faith find some laughter, but for those of us who believe a stroller, a Yemenite man resembling nothing less passionately in the Jewish people, we will not for even more terribly for he has taken our Yitzhak." than a UJA poster of years past; an elderly lady Acting Prime Minister Shimon Peres, whose long- years to come cry all our tears or laugh all our carrying a single white rose. All of us — we came. time political rivalry with Rabin turned into a part- laughter. We came, school children being shepherded by a nership for peacemaking, pledged to carry on the I twice met Yitzhak Rabin for brief encounters. teacher; children carrying Israeli flags and small torch. The University of Nebraska students invited him to . "Goodbye, my oldest brother, the bringer of peace. speak while serving as Israeli ambassador to banners or bouquets of flowers. But it was the We will add and continue to carry this peace for teenagers who came who stood out. The young boys America. I exchanged a few words with him prior to near and far that you wanted and expected in your with slicked back hair, the high school girls in his address. life and death," he said. jeans and sweatshirts, not smiling or engaging in Perhaps the most moving eulogy was given by Some years later in Israel, while on a higher edu- typical teenage horseplay—these were the ones Rabin's 17-year-old granddaughter Noa Ben-Artzi, who caught your eye and your imagination. who tearfully described the personal pain she felt at cation consulting assignment, I saw him walking Will this generation of young people be traumathrough the lobby of the Hilton Hotel. I introduced the loss of the man she described as "my personal tized just as the young generation of the Kennedy myself, but before 1 could tell him where I was hero," "Grandpa, you were the pillar of fire before the from, he asked how were things at the University years was by his killing? How will they shape the camp, and now we're just a camp left alone in the of Nebraska. His memory of that event, and me, future of Israel? They were, after all, among the dark, and we're so cold. We love you always. were stunning reminders of this man's capacity to staunchest supporters of the peace process. Do Grandpa," she said. use memory as a tool. We passed a few pleasantries these young adults seal the cultural divide in Israel Rabin's coffin was later lowered into the grave. and he hurried on so as not to be late for a cam- or did the melange of young and old mourning Rabin begin to heal that divide? His headstone was to be inscribed in the same way paign talk in Beersheva. as other Israeli soldiers: name, dates of birth and Yitzhak Rabin was the last of his kind. Bom in death, rank. Jew and Arab alike are diminished by his killing, Jerusalem, raised in the pioneering atmoehphere of Yitzhak Rabin, 1922-1995, Reserve Lieutenantbut the children of Isaac and the children of early Zionism, fighting in all of Israel's wan, leadGeneral. ing the way to peace—he will not be replaced. After the dignitaries left the cemetery, ordinary Ishmael will learn to live together, just as the chilUnlike Caesar, his good will not be int«red in the Israelis flocked to the site, still struggling to cope dren of Isaac must learn to live with each other in grave, but will endure for Israel's future generapeace and respect and tolerance. with their grief Crowds also gathered at the site of the atsaaaination, at the Rabin home in Ramat Aviv President Clinton perhaps best expressed our sor- tions. Those of ui who came to that Knesset plaza and outaide the official prime minister's residence in rowful goodbye to one of Israel's greatest statesmen to bid him a final good bye, know this. Jerusalem. Zichron L'vracha—may his memory be for a and patriots, 'ahahm chaver' good bye friend. bleuing.
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By Carol Katsman Temple'Israel will host a Thanksgiving Donald Gerber, president of, the Beth Israel Community Interfaith service Wednesday, Nov. 22, Synagogue Board of Commissioners, has 7:30 p.m., at the Temple. "khnounced that Michael Katzman will chair a Participating churches include Dundee Presbyterian, First United Methodist, First search conmiittee to find a replacement for Rabbi Christian, St. Margaret Mary's and Underwood Joseph Friedman. Hills Presbyterian. Rabbi Azriel and a member of Rabbi Friedman has accepted a position as rabbi the clergy from each church will deliver brief mes- of B'nai Israel Congregation in Norfolk, Va. He and sages. In addition, a musical program with vocal his wife, Melissa, and their five sons have already and handbell choirs of participating congregations relocated. is being planned. Mr. Katzman has named the following as memA dessert reception will follow the service. bers of the search committee: Don Cohen, Allan < Andi Willensky, program coordinator, said she Gonsher, Julee Katzman, Barry Kricsfeld, Bob hopes this annual event will rotate between Oberman, Ira Priluck, Paul Shyken, Georgianne Temple and the participating churches. "We hope Steinberg and Sheila Tomps. many families will set aside their own Thanksgiving preparations for a brief time Rabbi Ephraim Butler of the Orthodox Union Wednesday evening and join Temple and our recently met with the committee. Representatives neighborhood congregations in celebrating the from other orthodox organizations will also be used as consultants. essence of the Thanksgiving holiday," she said. "It is a time for us all to be grateful for our good In a related development, the board voted to fortune and to share what we can with others less demolish the Beth Israel West building located at fortunate. It is a time for rejoicing and for brother- 126th and Pacific St., which formerly housed the hood," Mrs. Willensky added. Friedel Jewish Academy. Also, each family is asked to bring a can of food to Empty since the Academy moved into the the service to be given to the Omaha Food Bank. Gordman Educational Center in April, the 3,000For information, or to volunteer baked goods for sq.-ft. building was extensively damaged twice by the reception, call Mrs. Willensky at 493-6393. vandals during the summer. i
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YE» YES will meet Monday at the JCC. Members are asked to bring articles to share at the "YES talk' discussion group at 10:30 a.m. Bingo also starts at 10:30. The YES choral group will rehearse at 11. Shelley Price and Dale Layton, bus drivers, will be recognized for Driver's Appreciation Day. Following lunch, Lionel Wohlberger and Dik' Weiner will perform Yiddish melodies. For transportation, call 330-4272. There is still room for the trip to the zoo. Call Margaret at 334-6521. '
The Nebraska Jewish Historical Society is offering tours of the Henry and Dorothy Riekes Museum to f:ho8e interested in viewing the new museum and restored KapuUer Synagogue. The museum is located in the Dan and Esther Gordman Center for Jewish Learing. Appointments for tours by individuals, groups or organizations may be made by calling the Carl Frohm Archival Center, 334-6442. Tours will be conducted Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Special tours will also be conducted for groups on Sundays.
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Oldtimers will meet Tuesday at the JCC. The Earlybird discussion group starts at 11 a.m. in room 10. Following lunch, the video "College Football Funnies" will be shown. 1
WALK-DV DROP-IN Walk-In Drop-In will not meet Thursday. Those participating in the day trip to the Henry Doorly Zoo should meet at the JCC at 9:45 a.m. VISIONS . Visions membership meeting is Friday, Nov. 17, .12:30 p.m. Bring a wrapped and tagged gift for Chanukah's "Project Dreidel." AMIT WOMEN AMIT Women will host a soup and salad luncheon Sunday at 12:30 p.m. in the Livingston Plaza club room. Cost is $5. Cantor Erik Contzius of Temple Israel will discuss Liturgical Music. Make reservations with Beverly Franklin at 3347365, or Marion Strauss at 558-2646. EPSTEIN MORGAN POST #260 Epstein Morgan Post #260 Jewish War Veterans will meet Nov. 19, 10:30 a.m., at the JCC. THIRTY-NINE FOREVER Members will meet Saturday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. at Roosters for dinner, and then at 8 p.m. at the Funny Bone Comedy Club. Make reservations with Judy Katskee. For information, call Maxine Noodell at 493-7483.
BREADBREAKERS John Breslow, the Nebraska State auditor, will speak to B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers Wednesday at noon at Regency West Best Western, according to Leon Polikov, chairman for Noven.'ber. Cost is $7.50 and the public may attend.
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By Art Grossman In keeping with Go Big Red's football season, the Oldtimers Oct. 31 get together was kickoff time, because once again our veteran, devoted volunteers are the first division to distribute the 1996 UJA/Federation Annual Campaign pledge cards. And, if past performances are an indication of how our O.T. team tackles the job, we will again be the first to cross the finish line turning in cards. This correspondent guided the Early Bird discussion in its flight from topic to topic. Of particular interest were the O.J. Simpson verdict and Louis Farrakhan's Nation of Islam March on Washington. ^ A not so startling revelation was that Farrakhan, who links Jews to the American slave trade, plays footsy and honors Sudanese leaders, who, since seizing power in 1989, have revived slave trade. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that in Sudan's Nuba mountains alone, almost 30,000 children have been sold into slavery, most for the price of two chickens. , At the general meeting luncheon, Dave Dvorkin led in the Motzi and Charlie Fellmaii chanted the Benlschen. We stood in respectful silence in memory of Ernie Priesman. Bob Wt)lfson, executive director of ADL, addressed the group. He related his experiences regarding a recent trip to Eastern Europe-his opinions on Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, and Israel's peace process and Congress voting to move the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Oldtimer volunteers are contacting members for their 1996 pledges. It's up to us not to let them down. Next meeting is Nov. 14.
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The Federation's Strategic Planning Committee held two community forums Oct. 29 and 30 at the ( Horn: UavSii 11« M • lOiOO pm JCC. Those who attended had the opportunity to Chinese Raatanrant awd Sundiin review the initial draft of the committee's overall plan for the future. Marc Salisch, planning consuli i[j[j[JnJ[iiiafimitairJfiiBifiiiii[UfiHiitJBJ [g] tant, explained that the draft was presented in its unedited form in order for people to provide feedback which could ,be incorporated into the final draft. Forrest Knitter, Strategic Planning Committee Chairman, commented that the committee has worked over the past year to define what programs and services are currently being offered to the Jewish community and to develop a plan of Vhere we'd like to be." He added that although the ft<5TAUftANT 6. TAV<ftNA turnout for the forums was small, the participants' 119 So. 40lti St. •558-5623 contributions ^ere valuable and will be considered Greek American Culshe in the final draft. Fid Bar Mr. Knitter stated that Marty Shukert will chair lamb, Pastitslo, Mousoica a subcommittee, working with Joel Alperson, Mon - Thuit: 11-9 p.m. • FrI - Sot: 11 -10 p.m. Margo Riekes and Fred Simon, to prepare the final loliiiffDRiizJniiiiKiiiinJnJiuniniiTiJimiJnJtilfairBl draft for presentation to the Federation Board of Directors Nov. 28. Tfje next step in the process, Mr. Krutter explained, is to identify the gaps between where we are and where we'd like to be, and then suggest ways of closing those gaps. The committee plans to work intensely over the next two to three months and will hold additional community forums as the plan develops. He added, *We will also provide specific opportunities for agency and synagogue input so that our (\\\-A[ 1()(HI work can draw upon and beuefit firom the planning effort now being undertaken throughout the comSiiiub I5riindi munity. "When we have some specific plans to present to the community, I expect more widespread response. I want to extend my sincere thanlcs to those who |i»i'iLtni;iiii • -ill '').'i • HcM'naiiiin^oR came to the forums to share their thoughts at this stage of the process."
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Marriage ROSENBERG/ROSENBERG Linda Joan Rosenberg and Stuart Nathan Rosenberg were m£»rried recently at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica, Calif. Rabbi Harold Loss of Temple Israel ' officiated. i The bride is the 4: daughter of Judy and I Harvey Rosenberg of | Bloomfield Village. The groom is the son of Rachel and Carl Rosenberg of Omaha. Karen Rosenberg of Watkins Lake, sister of the bride, and Candi Rosenberg of Baltimore, sister-inlaw of the bride, were bridal attendants. Bei\j Coftdon of Des Moines and C.L. Landen of Omaha were groomsmen. Adam Tuvman, nephew of the groom, was ringbearer. , . . Also participating were Jeffrey Rosenberg, Annie Tuvman and Michael and Dorothy Dunitz. Following a honeymoon cruise in the South Pacific, the couple reside in Los Angeles.
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Engagements CORNISH/BUDWIG Kirsten Cornish and Larry N. Budwig, both of Omaha, will be married April 27, 1996i' Ms. Cornish, daughter of Vernon and Dorothy Cornish, is a registered nurse at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. She has an associate degree in nursing fi-om the College of St. Mary in Omaha. Mr. Budwig, son of Susan Rothholz and Ronald Budwig, is owner of Advanced Windshield Repair MADDEN/GERBER Connie Madden and Gary Gerber will be married Jan. 14,1996, at the Renaissance Mansion. Ms. Madden, daughter of Jacquelyn A. Lisko and Edwin J. Lisko of Omaha, is manager of Application Implementation Production at US West. Mr. Gerber, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Gerber, also of Omaha, is manager of Software Support at US West He is also a wildlife photographer.
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'Religious fundamentalism carries dangerous ^eeds,' says Barry Lynn By Carol Katzman Rev. Barry Lynn, executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, told an audience of more than 150 at UNO recently that rightwing radicals are "not going to be satisfied uniil their takeover of all institutions reflects their narrow view of the world. "The assassination in Israel, the bombing in Oklahoma and the derailment in Arizona are sobering when people play by their own rules and by any means possible." ' Rev. Lynn was here under the sponsorship of the ADL/CRC, the Omaha Section of the National Council of Jewish Women and the UNO Department of Philosophy and Religion. He is an ordained minister and a constitutional lawyer who writes and speaks frequently on First Amendment issues. He spoke of the need for a "backlash against the radical right's agenda to impose a narrow sect-irian agenda on every American family. Whether they hke it or not." Citing recent court cases. Rev. Lynn spoke of the determined effort of the radical right to undermine ' public education, replace current curriculum with theories such as creation 'science' and run 'stealth' candidates for school boards. "The good news is that the so-called Religious Equality Amendment has not oflicially surfaced," said Rev. Lynn. "The bad news is that within a few weeks, that proposed legislation would return government-promoted prayer in public schools." The constitutional amendment is opposed by both the ADL/CRC, NCJW, the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, the Rabbinical Assembly and the Orthodox Union, as well as the Baptist Joint Committee, United Church of Christ and the National Council of Churches, among others. According to Americans United, the amendment would 'even permit pubhc school teachers to evangelize students.'
"There is no evidence in any public opinion poll that the American people want to go as feu- as Pat Robertson of the | Christian Coalition, James Dobson of Focus on the Family, or even Newt Gingrich want to take them." Rev. Lynn listed the I three agenda items ofl the radical right asf changing the nature ofl the First Amendment, Rev. Barry Ljmn promoting a complete takeover of the Republican party and taxpayer support of private religious schools. 'We mainstream Americans have been asleep at the switch," said Rev. Lynn, "and we need to become better organized, phone radio talk shows to complain about intolerant views and incorrect information, and promise to take off from work next November to drive like-minded, moderate' Americans like us to the polls." The event was partially funded by a grant from the Murray H. and Sharee C. Newman Foundation. For more information about proposed legislation threatening First Amendment rights in Congress or the Nebraska Unicameral, call Bob Wolfson, executive director of ADIVCRC, or Jane Batt at the ADL/CRC office at 333-1303, or Carol Bloch, NCJW State Public Affairs chairman, at 393-8028.
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