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Natalie Rubin retires An estimated 200 ex-Soviets who have been resettled in Omaha the past several years attended a retirement party for Natalie Rubin, Russian resettlement coordinator, last week at the Jewish Community Center. FVom left are Anna Kuperman, Mrs. Rubin and Eugene Elkin. See coverage on page 4.
Blaclc-Jewish tensions linger after attacic By Adam Dickter New York Jewish Week NEW YORK (JTA) Even as police iavestigate the role of racebaiting protesters in the violence at Freddy's Fashion Mart, and as Jewish and black leaders struggle to find common ground in the aftermath, some of the protesters have yet to cool their rhetoric. Morris Powell, chair-
man of the 125th Street Vendors Association, held a memorial service Dec. 17 at the charred ruins of the Jewishowned store in Harlem for Roland Smith Jr., the man police said opened fire on customers and employees before setting Freddy's ablaze and shooting himself Dec. 8. Seven people, in addition to Smith, died in
Canada, Israel pursue free trade By Gil Kezwer TORONTO (JTA) — Canada and Israel are planning 8 new round of talks aimed at reaching a free-trade agreement. David Berger, Canada's ambassador to Israel, announced this week that the two sides plan to hold three days of negotiations starting Jan. 6 in Tel Aviv. Berger said it is uncertain if a free-trade agreement would include agricultural as well as industrial products. Israeli Agricultural Minister Ya'akov Tsur opposes a resumption of the talks, arguing that a freetrade accord with Canada would harm Israeli farmers without bringing them substantial bene-
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the carnage. Powell also led a group of protesters one day after the massacre to Bargain World, another Jewish-owned store on 126th Street. Powell could not be reached for comment. "I was astonished with the bad taste these folks have to protest while the bodies were still in the morgue," said an American Jewish Committee official.
By Alev Bracha ISTANBUL,{JTA) The victory of Turkey's pro- Islamic party in the parliamentary elections here has led to fears of political instability and has raised questions about the future of the secular yet overwhelmingly Mushm country. The religious-based Welfare Party won slightly more than 21 percent of the vote in the national elections, the first time the Islamic party came in first in a general election since the secular Turkish republic was formed in 1923 after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire in World War I. The Welfare Party wants to strengthen Turkey's ties with Muslim countries, to pull Turkey out of NATO and to make Islamic principles the basis for the country's social system. The conservative True Path Party of Prime Minister Tansu Ciller received slightly under 20 percent — a fraction of a percentage point more than its bitter conservative rival, the
Motherland Party. per, said there was Under Turkey's sys- 'some concern in the tem of proportional rep- Jewish community resentation, this trans- here" because of lates into an expected Erbakan's use of anti158 seats for Welfare, Semitic comments, such 135 seats for the True as his talk of Zionist Path Party and 132 control in world affairs. "But I don't think this seats for the Motherland Party. is a priority issue with Two social democratic him. It's more rhetoric," parties received a total Kohen added. of 125 seats in the 550Turkey's population of some 25,000 Jews — member Parliament. The ris^ or the Welfare out of an overwhelmingParty — albeit with a ly Moslem population of narrow margin — has about 60 million — has raised some fea,rs lived relatively well among Turkey's small since arriving here_ 500 Jewish community, years ago after their which has reacted with expulsion from Spain in worry to the tirades of 1492. Political analysts this the party's leader, Necmettin Erbakan, week called on Ciller's against "Zionist domi- True Path Party and on nation.'* the Motheriand Party to During the election join together in a coalicampaign. Welfare tion to block the reliParty officials often led gious-based Welfare crowd* in efaanta to free Party. "About 80 percent of the' Palestinians and to help Muslims in other the Turkish people used their vote for a Turkey parts of the world. They also promised to that is oriented toward break the hold of the secularism, modernism "Christian West" by and the West. But it was unclear joining with other Muslim nations. whether they could put Saffli Kohen, foreign aside their personal difaffairs columnist for the ferences to agree to govdaily Milliyet newspa- ern together.
Hamas refuses to halt attacks and participate in elections By Naomi Segal JERUSALEM (JTA) — The militant fundamentalist Hamas organization has refused to halt violent attacks against Israelis, according to reports on reconciliation talks in Cairo between the Palestinian Authority and Hamas. The two groups concluded four days of talks Thursday, reportedly failing to reach agreement on all mE^or issues. Palestine Liberation Organization leader Yasser Arafat reportedly dropped plans to attend the final day of talks after Hamas ofBdals refused to participate in the Palestinian elections scheduled for Jan. 20. An official with the Palestinian Authority said the level of success at the Ulks was "absolutely zero," according to reports. Hours after the talks ended, the two sides were said to be haggling over the final wording of a joint statement. But Palestinian Authority officials said one point of agrMment was reacbad: Hamas, which violently oppose* tb* Israeli-Palestinian peace process, would not call on it* fbUowar* to boycott the elections for a governing Palestinian Council. In addition, Hamas said it would participate in leparata local and trade-union elections.
JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israel's ruling Labor Party has set April 17 as the date for it« internal primaries, two months before originally scheduled. All Labor Party members are sntitled to participate in the primaries, which datormine the placement of candidate* on the party list submitted to voters in the national elections. vaa!;»ias4ij*iSESKSiEi?aiaaitj6fas;
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MIRIAM BRODSKY Miriam Brodsky, 84, a resident of Chicago, died Dec. 22 in Denver. Services were held in Chicago. She is survived by two sons, Sheldon of Omaha, and Arnold of Denver; six grandchildren and four We have all marveled at the extraordinary elogreat-grandchildren. ' quence of Judah's plea to Joseph at the opening of Memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis our Sidrah. We can understand at once why Joseph Society or to a favorite charity. could not withstand the emotional pressures involved, and why he revealed himself.iat last, to HARRY FOSTER his brothers. 1 Word has been received of the Dec. 26 death of But Joseph had apparently been struggling for some time with the crisis he was in: Should he Harry Foster, 83, of Boca Raton, Fla., and Belle Harbor, N.Y. Services were held Thursday at reveal himself to be the brothers of these uncouth Hebrews, foreigners, or should he continue to be Congregation B'nai Israel in Boca Raton. He was preceded in' death by his first wife, Zaphenath-Paneah, a prince and Viceroy of Egypt? Let us speculate for a moment: Supposing Joseph Lydia, and four brothers. Survivors include his wife, Doris; a daughter, had reached the decision to remain the Viceroy? Why should he willingly submit to be the brothers Sherry Taxman of Omaha; a sister. Fay Fogelson of of these despised shepherds? Here, then, is a likely New York City; four grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. . answer to Judah: Memorials may be made to Temple Israel camp scholarship fund. "Enough, enough. I'm not interested in the old dodderer you left back in' Canaan. Never mind your family history. You came to buy grain and you steal my silver goblet, after I've been so kind to you. If I weren't so just a man, I'd simply have you all killed and that would be the end. But I'm mild to a fault, ' By Carol Katzman as all Egypt knows. I'm about to make Pharaoh the owner of all the ready money in Egypt, all the livestock, all the land, and all the people too. They're all to be Pharaoh's slaves. "And yet I'm willing to let our whole business end with making one clod of a Hebrew my slave-and you have the temerity to offer yourself in his stead! Do you think I'm stupid as well as mild? Where do you get your arrogance, making such a pro[>osition? You're {what's your name, Judah?), you're well into middle age and you'll soon be useless. At least he's a young man. After castrating himself, I'll get some decent years of decent service out of him. Who needs you? Stand back there with your smelly sheep-herding brothers." Parashat VaYinash What If It Had Been Zaphenatb-Paneah?
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And then Zaphenath-Paneah would have said to liis retainers, "Put that one over there in ward till I decide what to do with him. And the others, all eleven, confiscate their animals and the grain they bought for my own household. And take the eleven lo the city gate. See if they have any cash money left. Take all of it for yourselves. And then throw them out. Without animals and grain and money, they'll probably starve before they get very far, but that's their business. I should kill them all, but I'm a just man and too mild. So just throw tliem out," That's a possible speech. But it didn't happen that vyay. The Viceroy who heard Judah's plea heard it not as Zaphenath-Paneah, but as Joseph. Joseph yearned for his old father and for the love of his brothers. What he said to the hapless, frightened, incredulous brothers, was, "I am Joseph . . .1 am your brother Joseph."
News and Views By Bemie Mosow The two functions at Tifereth Israel were only three days apart on the calendar but were very distant in their content. On Dec. 9, at the synagogue, was a line dancing evening complete with a blue-jean wearing, footstomping crowd out for a bit of revelry. Age-wise, the group was mixed but from where I sat (I was only a spectator) it looked like everyone was having fun as they were kicking up their heels and getting into it. To add to the enjoyment of the evening, Chef Evnen and his crew prepared and served the delicious Bar-B-Que refreshments. Then on the evening of Dec. 12, the adult education committee presented Gov. Ben Nelson as the second speaker of the series. His topic* about the Stale of the State of Nebraska prompted many thought-provoking questions from the audience. These adult education sessions present varied topics that give food for thought and reflection. The old grey-matter is stimulated and that is a welcomed occurrence.
Barb Jones, Friedel Jewish Academy teacher, leads students in a musical presentation of Hanukah songs in the Commons area of the Gordman Educational Center. Contributors to the newly established Mezuzah Fund of the Friedel Jewish Academy were honored recently during the annual Hanukah program at the school. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Gordman and Dr. and Mrs. David Hoffman represented the Magen Avraham VSarah donors by hanging mezuzot on the doors to the school's library and offices. Dr. Richard Freund hand carried the 12-inch Jerusalem stone mezuzot back from Israel this past summer. Members of the Shomer Ha'Bayit group included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cooperman, Rabbi Dr. and Mrs. Richard Freund, Rabbi and Mrs. Allan Gonsher, Forrest Krutter and Dr. Elsie Levin. An additional 30 donors contributed to the Ben/Bat Bayit category. The funds will be used to purchase mezuzot and scrolls for all the rooms which house FJA in the Gordman Educational Center and to enhance the school's endowment. Students entertained parents, donors, board members and teachers with 'environmental theater,' a series of book talks about Hanukah acted out in each classroom. Every child participated through puppetry, acting, reading or playing music. PTO Chairmen Eliane Freund and Deanne LeMaistre organi/cH the wfrvKhmrn •' •" ''-r the staff.
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Ann Kibel Schwartz receives award
Ann Kibel Schwartz has won the NATE, National Association of Temple Educators, 1995 President's Award for Religious School Administration. The Award was presented Dec. 3 in Atlanta, Ga., at the Annual Conference of NATE. MB. Schwartz has served as drector of education at Temple Israel for eight yers. The 1995 President's Award recognizes the system of involvement of room parents in Temple Israel Religious School. Her paper on this topic is entitled, 'Room Parents as Core Leadership for Family Involvement in the Religious School." The paper will be available to Jewish Educators around the country as a model for other programs of this kind. The credit for this achievement goes to the partnership between lay leaders and professional staff at Temple Israel,' Ms. Kibel Schwartz said. 'I especially appreciate being able to work closely with wonderful volunteers such as Diane Graul, who has served as room parent coordinator for the past two years. Diane helped develop our volunteer handbook." Ms. Kibel Schwailz recalled the start of the program six years ago. Past room parent coordinators labored over the original goals and objectives of the program: "Mitzi Delman and Lisa Samis considered each word very carefully; we searched for the clearest description of our vision.' Diane Graul and her current room parent cochairmen, Kathy Beauchaine Lauden and Veronica Danon are in the process of editing and updating the Volunteer Handbook. "Family involvement in Temple Israel Religious School is a fluid process, always growing and hopefully improving,' Ma. Kibel Schwartz said. Dr. Michael Walts, Religious School Committee Chairman and a member of Temple Israel's board of trustees, is currently immersed in a study of the most recent innovations in Jewish Family Education. *It is a delight to be in partnership with such forward thinking parenta,' Ms. Kibel Schwartz concluded.
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many of the lay leaders who were involved pver the years in the resettlement program. Howard Bloom, executive director of the Federation, and Qlen Fineman, executive director The professionals who staff these ofTerings are of Jewish Family Service, phowered Mrs. Rubin called communal workers and in the natural course with compliments 'and wishes for her future health of events they carry out their tasks with grwt dedi- and happiness! Tfte former refugees, many' of whom are now cation and their reward is in knowing that they American citizens and productive members of the have don^ the best possible job. Jewish community, expressed their thanks with Wheti Natalie Rubin retired as Russian resettle- flowers, presents, and tearful embraces. ment coordinator, she attendtid her going-away For Mrs. Rubin, the many hours of toil-making party expecting to greet a few of those whom she arrangements for apartments, meeting incoming had helped over the years. airplanes late at night, escorting the refugees to Her expectations were surpassed. doctors, city and state offices, answering questions Almost 200 former refugees filled the auditorium of the Jewish Community Center joining Mrs. 24-hours a day, and encouraging her charges when Rubin's Jewish Family Service co-workers and they encountered the many difficulties involved in
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transition from Soviets to Americani~a]l this wai now over. Or, is it? In her parting comments, Mrs. Rubin promised that although her professional responsibility was ending, her personal attachment to those she has helped will 9ontinue. "When we next meet," she said, *we will meet as friends and I shall look forward to continuing 'our friendship long into the future." Mrs. Rubin is a Jewish communal worker who has helped hundreds of our fellow Jews start new and beneficial lives. Her reward goes beyond knowing that she has done the best possible job. Her true reward is friendship and the thanks of a grateful community.
Photos and comment by Morris Maline: Tbp row photos, from left, Leonard and Shirley Goldstein, Howard Bloom, Natalie Rubin, Miriam and Ervin Simon and Gloria Kaalow. The Goldsteins and the Simons have been involved in Russian resettlement from the beginning of the program. Mrs. Kaslow is one of the veterans of the volunteers who consistently met incoming refugees at the airport. Mr. Bloom is executive director of the Jewish Federation of Omaha. The Federation allocates money for resettlement and Jewish Family Service handles the program. In the next photo, from left, Tami Sittler and Cindy Ridgway, both of Jewish Family Service, will continue to provide resettlement services. During the party, Leonid Etus, (left) assisted by Glen Fineman, executive director of Jewish Family Service speaks in Yiddish. In the bottom row of photos, from left, Mrs. Rubin is greeted by Bella Nakhimovich, Marina Liber and Dmitriy Libov, Of the many attending the party, none had more fun than Anna Bogdanov (left) and Michelle Elkin. The youngsters bounded across the room carrying balloons and American flags. Expressing gratitude are from left, Mtix Tbmchin, Raisa Shots, Yakov Shots, Lyuba Sherman and Simon Sherman. After the speeches and the opening of presents, the party continued with refreshments provided by many of the Russian families. The Russian resettlement program ranks high among the activities funded by the Federation. The program benefitted from the time and effort put forth by scores of volunteers in addition to the professional staff involved. Unfortunately, the scope of this coverage was limited pretty much to the tremendous outpouring of affection demonstrated at the retirement party and did not attempt to recognize all of those who have contributed to the success of the program. The party is over, but the task and joy of resettlement continues. Members of the community who would like to offer their expertise and assistance should feel free to contact Jewish Family Service.
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Editorial: SHEDDING 'LIGHT' ON ITHE SUDJECT ' By Laurie Epstein The excitement and ttie merriiTient of I the Xhristmas" season can be a little I intimidating. Santa Claus, Christmas I lights, Christmas carolers, Christmas I trees, Christmas cookies, Vounker's I Christmas Sale, arK) menorahs. Ahl Yes, I occasionally, [during the I month of lOecember, la 0 c I e t y Iremembers that not I everyone is I celebrating the birth of Christ. The I Jewish popu1 latlon is celeLaurie brating the I miracle of Hanukkah. My non-Jewish friends would agree I that getting presents for eight days is a I miracle. However, if the Jewish kids of I Generation X would refer to their beloved Hebrew school text books, I they could inform their friends about I the celebration and meaning of Hanukkah: The victory of a small band I of Jewish soldiers led by Judah the Maccabee who fought for religious freedom from the Syrian Greeks. While • the Maccabees purified the Temple I thai formerly Iselonged to the Syrians, a I vial of oil, containing enough oil to last I only one day, burned for eight days. I They would be able to explain that I Hanukkah is a commemoration ol spiriI tual meaning and faith in God. Being in a high school with more than "five" Jewish students means thai my I customs are not completely ignored by Christmas-celebrating peers. Once in a while, I get the ever-so-popular statement, 'Hey, you guys have like a Jewish Christmas or something, don't you? Oh yeah, Happy Chariukkahl" (And usually Ihe letters C-H are proI nounced like C-H-icken). A statement such as this can be I responded to in one of three ways by I the average Jewish teen: (a) "Yeah, whatever. Did you get I that English essay done?" (b) "It's HHHHanukkah, with an H." (c) 'Hanukkah is not a 'Jewish I Christmas'; it has nothing to do with Christmeis, it just happens to be in the winter solstice, along with Christmas. Actually. Hanukkah celebrates a miraI cle that happened in Ihe Temple.. ." As a Jewish teen or adult, we have I Ihe responsibility to opt lor choice "c" in a situation such as this. It is a responsibility thai demonstrates faith and I prkle in Judaism. The Christian-dominated society thai I we live in needs to learn about other I cultures. Unless we, as Jews, begin to I educate, our religion will continue to be overkxiked and undermined. The information that we instill in non-Jewish people shouldn't end with Hanukkah. The other holidays, rituals, and tradlI tkms are just as important, if not more. It is important for Jewish people to I become culturally diverse as well. The I next time you hear a comment like "Don't you guys have a Jewish I Christmas?" or "Don't you guys wear those little beanies on your heads?" or The HokKauti never happened," don't I shrug it offI educate, eckicata, educate! Laurli 1$ t ttnlor at Burin, t munttr I ol usr. eaitr BBQ mn BUh ei Sj/ntgcgut.
fl 'RERL-LIFE' I'M n DIG FRN! By Dauld Michael Hersch STORV By Jen Eitenman You may have heard of a class in the Millard School District called "Everyday Living.' Students cannot graduate without this class. Unlike many high school classes, this one ghres infqrmatk>n that can be used right now, not just on semester finals. The class touches on many important lopk^s from IHs skills and nutrition to suickle and drug ahuse. 'Everyday Living" goes in depth to give students a better understanding of what our world is about. In eariy Odotier, the school board met to either make "Everyday Living" an elective course or eliminate It altogether. Upon success, they woukf have taken away students' opportunity to learn about these topk:s. Instead of letting the school board get away with this, many students, parents, teachers and clergy came to the meeting to argue that this class was a necessity. I realize Ihal, right now, the topics discussed In this class don't seem important to most students, but many are aware ol the risk groups they are in. They realize that no matter where ttiey go, they can't hkle from reality, and reality says kids are contracting STDs like AIDS and abusing drugs and akx>hol. Reality says kids our age don't have the life skills they need. "Everyday LMng" Ideals students a IkMtter hand In the Igame ol life. I was Ireally impressed to see so many people show up to open the school [board's eyes. The tward meetling was held on let. 9 at 7 p.m. board listened to about 30 speeches before deciding Iheir decision was a bad one. The class remains a graduation requirement. The theme for the evening really said a lot... 'We tielieve that those who follow us are the future. Beyond anything else, these people shoukf be educated." Jen It a ttnlor •( Mlllird North tnd a mamber ol Bath B Synagogua.
\«hen I graduate from Lincoln East High School this spring, I hope I wil be rememtwrad as ttie "greatest fan ever to walk the halls." I'm one of only a few students ever to have watched every high-school-sponsored activity In actk>n. "Support" is my middle name. Reading morning announcements, dressing up as our school mascot, and working Ihe music system at home basketball games are only three of the many things I do to help make school acth^ies exciting. These experiences have helped me gain confklence In my ability to lead and motivate others. Also, the reactkxis of others to winning and losing have taught me about good sportsmanship, on and off the fiekJ. It's 8:to on a Friday morning. Students are barely awake for ttieir classes, and suddenly, a noise comes over the intercom. I substitute a rousing musical interlude for the usual boring announcements, then —" tell everyone David about tonight's big game. Last year, my announcements helped lill the gymnasium for a key basketball game. We ended up winning in overtime with Ihe gigantic help of howling fans. I feel I transferred my school spirit to them. I also help lead cheers dressed as our school mascot "Martin Spartan," a cark:ature of a Greek warrior. Home and away, Martin travels lo support Spartan activities. I step out of my normal character, "suit up" in this huge cartoon-like costume and lead
DavM as "Umtln the Spartan" our school to higher spirHs. By assuming the role ol "Martin," I have matured by senring as a positive role model. Finally, I even help "pump the tunes' ^ at home basketball games ... The crowd stands, eagerly awaiting their team. The music begins to play. Then, motivated by the cheers and tunes in the air, the players come running out onto the fkxir — pumpedl I tiegan playing the musk; last year. Students and parents liked it so much, they wanted music before, after, and even during time-outs! Operating the music gives me a chance to expand my technk:al knowledge in a motivational way. I enjoy helping others raise their school spirit. Seeing a smile on other students' faces brightens my day. And even if I don't go down as Lincoln East's "greatest Ian ever . . .." I'm growing a& a person by watching others have fun! David It a senior at Lincoln EatI, a member ol USY and Tllereth Itraal Synagogue.
ERSV RCCESS TO UJORLD-UJIDE JEUiRV By l«1arlc Jaultch Below is a list I of a lew of thai best Internet I sites thai have a I Jewish theme. To I get on the! Internet, youl need a computer | and modem. Many schools I olfer access to| students for free. JUDAICAl NEWSPAPER! COLUMNS http://wvinv.ucalgary.ca/-elsegal/Sho ktl/ArtJndax.html A collection ol Eliezer Segal's popular Judaism-related articles that have appeared since 1967 in the Calgary Jewish Star and Jewish Free Press. It boasts Itself as one of lt>e lop 5% ol all Internet sHes CY8RARY OF THE HOLOCAUST http'J/www.b*«l.coni:80/-in<ldunn/cy brary/lrtdax.html Updated reguarly. this page contains facts and personal accounts of Ihe Holocaust. A virtual lour ol Auschwitz is offered ETHIOPIAN JEWRY http7/www. cals.conVnacoel/lndex.html This sile links users to pages that olfer Information and ways to help Ehtk>plan Jews JERUSALEM POST http://www. Ipost.co.ll/ An ektctronic version of Ihe Israeli newspaper.
JUDAICA WEB WORLD http://www.nautlcom.net/usera/rafie /|udalca-world.html Type this address to link to Jewish-related sites such as Torah Faclof-lhe-Day, a guide to Judaism resources and the Simon Wiesnthal Center site. KOSHER RESTAURANT DATABASE htlp://shamash.nysernat. org/kosher/krestqusry.html Hungry? This page allows you lo search this database for kosher restaurants in your area. Searces can be done by name, city, state or even country. PROJECT GENESIS http://www. torah.org/ Descritjos Protect Genesis, an organization that encourages Jewish education and practice. It offers classes online on Jewish phitosophy, liturgy, ethics and law CHABAD LITERATURE hltp://Www. ut«xss.»du/Btudents/c|so/Chal>ad/ chatMd.html Many links to sites containing Chabad literature including books, audk> material, journals, other Chabad houses and sites on the Internet CHABAD-LUBAVrrCH IN CYPERSPACE http://www.chabad.org/ This second site has links to othei Jewish-related sites, such as a Chanukah HolkJay Guide. Jewish Art and Music, and a Chabad directory Uarti It a Irtihman at Wettilde , a member ol Chalm Welimann AZA, OTVO and Temple Hrttel.
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By Sheldon A. Bernstein, Endowment director, The Foundation of the Jewiah Federation of At fiscal year end, The Foundation of the Jewish "The ways in which this can be doqei are varied Fed^ation administered 182 funds with an aggre- and are linked to ohe's estate and financial plangate cost basis of $16,136,39S. These consisted of ning. Aside from straightforward bequests in a will, unrestricted and restricted endowments, philan- we can establish methods which can ensure your 'thropic funds, supporting foundations, and charita- abiUty to benefit from significant tax advantages, ble remainder trusts. We also administered an whil^ at the same time, assure your continued receipt of ihcome during your lifetime. additional $1,460,648 in custodial funds for related This is a subject best discussed with professionals organizations. such as a tax attorney, a certified public accounDuring this same period, additions to The tant, or a certified financial planner. Foundation toUled $2,983,619; $1,918,462 was disHowever, one widespread myth, which should be bursed. We have experienced good growth, yet with dispelled, is that this is something only for the rich requests for progrtuns and services exceeding the to consider. An endowment fund can be established income available for distribution, we remain dedi- for as little as $5,000 in cash, stock, real estate, or cated to growth. other property from either a bequest or when a Interestingly enough, the most productive vehi- donor elects to create a living testimonial in somecles for continued growth are endowment funds. one's honor or memory. The Foundation presently The Foundation's most popular charitable units. charges no fee for establishing a fund and only a These funds are either restricted to a specific pur- minimum fee for administering the fund and propose or fall into the category of unrestricted endow- viding annual reports to the donor. ments that provide funds from their incomes for Many people who live on fixed incomes are not varying purposes as determined by the really aware of the worth of their assets, so their Federation's Board of Directors. We do not invade heirs end up paying estate taxes which might have the principal of endowment funds, so only the been avoided. Additionally, even those with modest income from these funds is used allowing the prin- estates, which may not be subject to estate taxacipal to remain intact for funding in perpetuity. tion, can easily achieve perpetuation of their names Endowments can be used to promote, enrich, and and benefit the community and its institutions by advance Judaism and Jewish culture, religion, edu- consulting with us and choosing the appropriate cation, and benevolent service in our community. endowment instrument. , The donor of a philanthropic fund, on the other To learn more about the benefits' of establishing hand, may offer recommendations for distribution an endowment fund, please contact me, at The of that fund's income or principal to charitable Foundation office, (402) 334-6440, for a free, noorganizations whose purposes are consistent with obligation, confidential appointment. those of The Foundation. During the life of the donor, gifts are maintained as a component fund of The Foundation. When the fund terminates, any Parents and toddlers remaining assets become part of the Federation's at Temple Israel unrestricted endowment fund. There are many purposes for expending endowment fund income including (but not limited to) buying new books for the Federation Library; Blumkin Home and JCC campus improvements; endowing a chair in Jewish civilization at Creighton University; helping Blumkin Home residents enjoy cultural and social arts programs by subventing expenses; purchasing equipment to help handicapped, incapacitated or infirm elderly Jewish residents of Omaha; helping needy Jewish families and singles; providing tuition scholarships for preschoolers through graduate school levels, to mention a few. It is the intent of The Foundation to reach out to members of our community and persuade as many of them as possible to do their share — even if it is a small one — in ensuring the survival and continued well-being of our community and its institutions in perpetuity. The Foundation is a one-stop source through which families and individuals can perpetuate both support of the Federation, its Josh Danon, Joshua Sehwarti and Chloe agencies, synagogues, volunteer organizations, and Ginsberg eqjoy playtime with Rita Paakowits local, national and international charities. at a Parent/Toddler dasa at Temple laimeL
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YES No program Monday due to the holiday. YES and Oldtimera will take a trip to WinnavegaB Thursday, Jan 26. Cost is $6 and includes cciatih transportation, buffet lunch, coupon book and $6 rebate if you purchase $20 in chips or coins. Transportation will leave the JCC at 9 a.m., and return at approximately 4:30 p.m. Make reservations with Kate Fer^ at 397-8199. A four-week creative writing workshop will be held in the conference room at the JCC starting Jan. 16 at 1:16 p.m. Susan Aizenberg will be the instructor. Make reservations with Marlygs Knust, receptionist at the Blumkin Home, 330-4272. WALK-EN DROP-IN Walk-In Drop-In will meet Thursday at the JCC. Exercise starts at 10 a.m., and bingo starts at 10:30. Bring a dairy sack lunch to eat at 11:45. At 12:15 p.m., part one of "That's Entertainment* will be shown in room 10. For transportation, call 3304272. VISIONS Visions board meeting is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 5,9:30 a.m., in the adult lounge at the JCC. Installation of ofTicers for 1996 will be held at the January luncheon meeting Friday, Jan. 19, 12:30 p.m., at Caniglia's Venice Inn. Cost is $6.50 per person. Esther Pilster will entertain as "Molly the Maid" from the White House. Make Reservations by Jan. 12 with Helen RifWn, 9302 Bemis Plaza, #2, Omaha, NE 68114.
BREADBREAKERS Julia Zeek from National Heart Savers will speak to B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers Wednesday at noon at Regency West Best Western, according to Gary Javitcb, chairman for Jemuary. Ms. Zeek will speak on "Heart Healthy Resolutions for a New Year.* Cost is $7.75 and the event is open to the community.
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HadaBsah members will host the monthly Oneg Shabbat for residents of the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home Saturday at 2 p.m. Brian and Jeff Nogg will entertain. Members and associates are asked to arrive at 1:30 p.m. to assist residents to the auditorium and to the tea following in the dining room in the Blumkin Home. Residents of Livingston Plaza may also attend ! the program and tea.
Drivers Education classes offered at the JCC Drivers Education classes will be held at the Jewish Community Center Monday, Jan. 16, and Tuesday, Jan. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. Mike Zahm and J.D. Burka are the instructors. Registration and fees must be submitted by Jan. 12 to member services at the JCC. For information and registration, call Alon Mor, senior high director, at 334-6404. Class space is limited, registration will be on a Grst-come, first-serve basis.
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From left; Valerie RosenberK, Aaron Harris and Wendy Robertson. Members of Beyt Shalom and seventh graders in the Reconstructionist Cooperative Religious School recently gave a holiday party for homeless families at the Stephen Center in south Omaha. Organizers were Valerie Rosenberg, Aaron Harris and Wendy Robertson. They were assisted by Rabbi Ehrenstein, Wendy Harris, and other families of Beyt Shalom Reconstructionist Synagogue, where all three will become Bar or Bat Mitzvah in 1996. The organizers are the children of Wendy and Carlus Harris, Dawna and Andy Robertson, and Martin Rosenberg and Ellen Fennick. The students planned and directed all activities, which included playing Dreidal, Bingo, singing and dancing. Appropriate gifts were provided for each child by the families of Beyt Shalom. As they helped the children eivjoy the holiday season, the students also taught them about Chanukah. At the same time, the youth came to understand that tzedakah is more than putting coins in the tzedakah box. As Valerie Rosenberg put it: "It felt good to go there, to know the children had a good time, and to give them presents which they really liked." Rabbi Ehrenstein added: 'At a time of year when th^^e is Bomudhemphasi^n tho^gifts one receives, it was great to see Our stl|pnts perform an important mitzvah by giving of themselves."
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The Beth El Youth choir was one of the many hiKhlights at Beth El Synagogue's Annual Hanukkah dinner held recently. Over 225 people attended the event, which featured children singing and dancing, traditional Hanukkah foods and Tuffy Epstein's band playing music all evening.
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