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Beth Israel withdraws financial support for UTTO By Morris Maline Beth Israel Synagogue has advised Beth El Synagogue that it plans to discontinue its relationship in the United Talmud Torah of Omaha [U.T.T.O.) Since 1983, U.T.T.O. has been the m^or center for formal Jewish education of children from both Synagogues. Now, each synagogue again will be responsible for educating its own students. Donald Gerber, president of Beth Israel, told the Jewish Press that the decision to withdraw was inade because most of Beth Israel's youngsters are pursing alternative educational options. He said that a committee is being organized to recommend additional options for the dwindling taumbers participating in U.T.T.O. In a tetter to its members, Beth El said that it anticipates additional financial responsibilities as a result of the change. The new circumstances mean that for the first time in 20 years, Beth El's school will meet entirely at Beth El Synagogue. Beth El has asked its membership to provide input for its Talmud Torah renewal program. (See Stanley Mitchell's comment on page 4.)
Ryan Tichauer earns Eagle Scout rank Ryan David Tichauer, son of Fred and Marty Tichauer, will receive the highest rank of Scouting, the Eagle Scout award, Sunday, Jan. 28, at Beth El Synagogue. According to the ^nouncemei)t, Ryan has worked hard along the Eagle Trail, living up to the Oath and Law of couting and meeting the requirements of each Btep of advancement in mi exceptional manner. „ ... Ryan David Tichauer
Berkovits' see each trip as 'first time' By Barbara Chandler, Federation communications director the land and the people." Cantor Emil and Lili Berkovits The Berkovits' have strong personal have been to Israel dozens of times ties to Israel. Their son lives in in recent years. Jerusalem working as a freelance They led several missions when investigative photographer, and they lived in Montreal and have Cantor Berkovits' parents live in Tel taken many Omahans to Israel on (!*-. Ffv^,. Beth El Synagogue missions. |^> Aviv. Now, they will serve as honorary Lili was a hidden child in France and chairmen of the Federation's came to Israel as a child refugee at age Homecoming Mission from July 28 6. She spent some time in Atlit, an through Aug.7 and, as part of that absorption center near Haifa, and was Israel experience, they will lead a reunited with her brother and sister. unique five-day optional pre-misThey were finally found later by sion. their parents. "As the boat docked in Haifa, 1 Barbara and Marshall Kushner remember stepping onto Israeli soil are Omaha's chairmen of the and kissing the ground. I still fee| the Homec&ming Mission, a UJA Midwest Regional mission. same way today," she remarked. As they spoke about the importance Alex Fleischer, the Israeli guide who will lead the Homecoming of Israel to the Jewish people, the Mission, will be in Omaha for an Berkovits' finished each other's seninformation night on Monday, tences, "Let's all be realistic, without Jan. 15 at the Kushner's home at Israel being a prosperous and success7:30 p.m. ful country, we Jews in the Diaspora Anyone interested in learning have no chance of survival. No matter the politics or the in-fightmore about the itinerary and details of the Homecoming Mission ing, we have to be there to stand by is welcome to attend. Israel, no matter what anybody — Information about the pre-misReform, Conservative or Orthodox — sion option with the Cantor will says. also be available. "It is important for Jewish people to Even with all their previous visit Israel, especially today, to feel the trips, Cantor and Lili are looking closeness and their ties to Israel. forward to leading this community Cantor and Uli Beriiovite That's why it really takes more than at theWestem Wall mission. one trip. "Each trip is like the first time and the itinerary "We're glad that Federation and synagogues for this mission sounded interesting to us," they make it possible for young teens to go to Israel. It's explained. important to start early." "It includes many places we've never been. You Those who plan to attend the information meethave to go more than once to really appreciate the ing on Jan. 15, or who would like more information, true character of the country and get a real feel for should call the Federation office at 334-6430.
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Composer Hans Baiter funds musicology chair
JERUSALEM-An academic chair in musicology and a center for music have been inaugurated at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem in memory of Earned 22 merit badges He has earned 22 merit badges, served as patrol Hollywood's most profilic composers of music for leader, assistant patrol leader, troop guide, librari- movies. The chair and center is named for Hans J. Salter, Bn and chaplain's aide and is also a brave in the rribeofNaniBaZhu. who died last year at the age of 98 and who left a He also has participated in three high adventure large bequest for the furtherance of musical educacamping trips, attended three summer camps at tion at The Hebrew University. In addition to the Pamp Cedars and served as staff member at Camp chair and music center, the auditorium in the new Rothberg School for Overseas Students to be built Cagle last summer. on the university's Mount Scopus campus will also Tree planting project be dedicated in his name. The auditorium will be During his required Eagle Service project, Ryan used for concerts and recitals, among other things. leveloped leadership and organization skills by A native of Vienna, Hans Julius Salter began his planning, coordinating and executing a tree planti- musical career there conducting in opera houses »g project sponsored by the Pacific while studying composition and conducting. He Meadows/Fountain Hills Homeowners' Association later moved to Berlin where he worked as a silent Uid KETV, assisted by fellow Troop 444 members. film organist and conductor and wrote music for Ryan was dted as one of the few to earn all the the early talking movies. With the rise of Nazism in the 1930's, he left Fewish religious awards: Maccabee, Aleph and Ner Europe for the United States. There he joined the Pamid. Ryan, an cighth-grnde honor student at Kiewit staff of Universal Studies in Hollywood, where he diddle School, is a member of the JCC bagketball composed and orclieslrated film scores for a wide variety of fihn genres through the 1940's and '."iOs. earn, USY Kadinia and BBVO Teen Connection. He was nn admired figure among his colleagues, He enjoys playing biisketball, skiing, bowling, and his scores won him six Arndomy Award nomiiwimming, collecting sports cards, riding his horse, nations. larticipating in 4-H activities and hanging out Hebrew University President Prof, Hanoch irith his friends. Gutfreund expressed the university's appreciation Ryan has two sisters, Kelly and Randi. for the bequest and emphosized the importance of He ia tlie grandson of Helena Tichauer and the the university's 30-yeur old drpartniont of musicolle Walter Tichauer, and the late Ben and Minin ogy in conducting rescorch in Jewish music and in classical musicology. daurer.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS FRIDAY, JANUARY 5 Visions Meeting. 9:30 a.m. • Beth El Kids Kabtwial Shabbal, 7 p.m. Belti El ,
SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 Camp JCC Reunion & Swim Party, 3:30 p.m. MONDAY, JANUARY 8 YES Program, 10 a.m. MenI Scholarship Program Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Belh El TUESDAY, JANUARY 9 Oldtimers, 10 a.m. BBYO Night, 6:15 p.m. CDCC Meeting, 7:15 p.m. Belh Israel Sisterhood Board Meeting, 10 a.m.. Belh Israel Temple Israel "Torah on Wheels." rKion, Temple Israel Beth El Executive Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Beth El Friedel Jewish Academy Board ol Directors Meeting, 7: 30 p.m., al the school ' WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10 JCAC><eoreW Classes. ' p.m. JCC "PerSpecitves* Young Leadership program, TBA THURSDAY JANUARY 11 Nebraska CourKil ot Jewish Educators. 1 ?:30 p m. Walk.in Drop.in Program, 10 am. Btiar Scouts Mee^ ng, 7 p.m. Boy Scouts Moeiing, 7 p.m. Federation Budget & Alkxations Meeting, 7 p.m. USY Night, 6:30 p m., Beth El Temple Israel Sisterhood Adult Education. 9:30 am . Temple Israel
By Rabbi Myer S. Kripke
ELLEN ALBIN Services for Ellen Albin were held Monday at Beth Shalom Cemetery Parashat Shemot i Did They or Didn't They? And Does It Matter? Chapel. She was 56. Survivors include hpi It liardly seems important at this point to know husband, Allen; two the names of the Children of Israel who capie, daughters, Pamela Albin down to Egypt with Jacob. But the Torah records and Kari Kauvar; a son, Stephen; and two grandthem faithfully, meticulously. Does this have some bearing on a question that children. Mrs. Albin had served gnaws at us all the time, particularly as we read Shemot-Exodus? Did the fexodus take place? Or is as Missouri Valley this some vast national memory of a piece of "histo- regional president of Hadassah; co-president ry" that is really fiction? The fact is, of course, that Bible scholars have of the Omaha Chapter of Ellen Albin not been able to verify that the Exodus took place, Hadassah; fund-raising from any non-Biblical source! Were the Hebrews and local services vice-president, and treasurer. She was also active in Beth Israel Synagogue ever slaves in Egypt? We cannot verify it, even though the Egyptians left great quantities of Sisterhood, Women's Division of Federation, and records. Did Jacob go to Egypt? Indeed, did Jacob- Women's Division of Israel Bonds, She was a memas Jacob--ever live? Or his father, Isaac, and his ber of National Council of Jewish Women, CRT, AMIT Women and B'nai B'rith Women. father Abraham? , Memorials may be made to Hadassah or Beth It is more than upsetting for all of us who learned the Biblical origins of our people from the Israel Synagogue. sacred text itself, and took its "history" for granted, THEO (TED) COHN to have some Biblical scholars doubt that this hisWord has been received of the death of Ted Cohn tory is "history." With many other Bible readers, I find it hard to of Scottsdale, Ariz., formerly of Omaha. He died at accept that the careful listing of names, for exam- the age of 73. Survivors include his wife, Gwen; two sons, ple, is a careful listing Of made-up, fictional family records. Some of the names, indeed, have Egyptian Steve of Omaha and Jeff of Phoenix; a daughter, rather than Hebrew bases. "Moses," "Moshe," Marilyn Sherman of Phoenix; three sisters, Marva specifically, comes from the Egyptian, and is to be Sherman of Tucson, Delores Martin and Naomi compared with known Egyptian names, Thutmose, Kline, both of Los Angeles; and 10 grandchildren. Mr. Cohn was president and founder of Omaha Rameses, Ahmose. Is there not here an implication of an Egyptian Paper Co. and National Paper Co. Memorials may be made to the American layer to ancient Israelite history? When later we are to find names of Israelites with Canaanite, Diabetes Association. Babylonian, Persian, Greek, and Roman bases, we FRED HAUSS take it for granted that Israelite civilization was Services for Fred Hauss were held Dec. 27 at regularly influenced by its current environment. Or, can one say that the Egyptian layer was simply Temple Israel. He died Dec. 25 at the age of 74. Survivors include his wife, Florence; two daughimposed on our ancestors when they were actually ters, Barbara Clark of W. Lafayette, Ind., and in Canaan, but Egypt was mistress of Canaan? The historical puzzles remain-until there is Laura Bridenthal of San Francisco; a son, David of some kind of archaeological proof. Such a proof was Los Angeles; a brother, Dalton Hauss, also of Los recently provided when reference was found, on an Angeles; and two grandchildren. Mr. Hauss came to Omaha from Boston as vice archaeological find, to the House of David. Until then, after all these centuries. Biblical historians president and general merchandise manager for could not prove the actual existence of David- Brandeis Department Store. In 1973, he opened his despite his giant influence on the history of Israel own business named Cheese World and New York and on Jewish thought. DeU, which he operated until his retirement in 1989. Something else needs to be said: In a very profound sense it makes iiot the slightMemorials may be made to Methodist Cancer est difference whether those ancient pieces of histo- Center. ry are history or idealized fiction. It doesn't matter at all whether or not Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob DAVID PERLMUTTER lived the lives described in Genesis, whether Word has been received of the Jan. 8 death of Joseph was a historical character, whether David Perlmutter of Denver, formerly of Council Hebrews were slaves in Egypt. Bluffs. Services were held in Denver. The point is that those people and events funcSurvivors include his wife, Elise; two sons, tioned as historical memories and shaped the Steven and Dennis; two daughters, Judy and beliefs and practices, the goals and visions of Laurie; two sisters, Shirley Kirshenbaum of Omaha ancient Israel. They made the people what they and Evelyn Green of Los Angeles; a brother, Joe of became. They made it possible for the prophets and Colorado Springs; and 12 grandchildren. sages of Israel to tench and inspire. Like all people and peoples, we are made of words, stories and memories. The glory of it in Israel's case lies in the kind of mankind, the kind of human .society, the kind of God envisioned in those stories. The glory of it is that Israel saw tinith, morality. justice, compassion and freedom as the goal of liiiiiiankind.
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TEMPLE ISRAEL . 7023 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68132 656-6S36 FRIDAY; Early worship service at 5:30 p.m.; Union Prayer Book. Shabbat evening service, 8:15 p.m. Temple Israel's Black/Jewish Dialogue participants will take part in a celebration of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Bishop Robert Tyler, pastor of the Church of the Living God, will lead the service, along with Rabbi Azriel and Cantor Contzius. A round table discussion with members of Black/Jewish Dialogue will take place at the Oneg Shabbat, which will be sponsored by the Temple Sisterhood. 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, 11:15 a.m. Tamara Nicole Meyers, daughter of Berta and Jon Meyers, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah. Simcha B'shabbat-An alternative Torah study •service will take place in the Chapel. The regular Shabbat service will be held in the Sanctuary. SUNDAY: Chapel prayer service, 9:15 a.m. This service gives members of the congregation an additional opportunity to pray and recite Kaddish. Men's Club Brunch-10 a.m. at the Milder Center. Traditional lox and bagels will be served. Cost is $3 for non-members. "Food For Thought" Luncheon session will be held Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rabbi Azriel will lead the discussion. Bring a brown bag lunch; Temple will provide the drinks. "TIGGS" Temple Israel Go Getters will meet for lunch at noon at Temple Israel. Cost is $4. Chuck Arnold, television, radio and World-Herald personality, and executive director of the Council Bluffs senior citizens program, will speak. Make reservations with Mary Lou Goodman at 553-6634, or Libby Kaplan at 551-6202. Sisterhood Adult Education Temple Sisterhood members will have dinner together and discuss ideas for an evening adult edcuation format Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $6. Adult Education Thursday, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., "Beyond Midrash," led by Don Schwartz.
CHABAD HOUSE 1322 So. 119th Street, Omaha, NE 68144 697-1124 SATURDAY: Davening is at 9:30 a.m., followed by Kiddush. SUNDAY: Davening is at 9:30 a.m. Talmud ClaBBes Talmud class, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Advanced Talmud, 12 p.m. Thursday. I Chumash Class I Chumash class for adults, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. I Yiddish ^^^ooked on Yiddish" lessons Wednesdays, 7 p.m. ^f English "Think Jewish and speak English* classes on Je^trish topiclyfor new Americans, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at Chabad House.
"^ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME SATURDAY: Services, led by Miles Remer and Albert Friedman, start at 9 a.m. in the Goldstcn Chapel. Members of the community are invited to join residents for the service and the kiddush following. Memorial services are held on the last Saturday of each month.
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14506 California, Omaha, NE 68164 492-8550 Office Hours: Monday 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 at 6 p.m. SATURDAY: Services at 9:30 a.m. Kiddush following services. USY Shabbat-Members of United Synagogue Youth will participate in the Shabbat services. Sitter service starts at 10 a.m. ' TSS (Torah Siddur Skills) will meet at 10 a.m. Shabbat story'time, the first and third Saturday at 11 a.m. Ktantan meets the second and fourth Saturday at 11 a.m. MJnha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services, 5:05 p.m. SUNDAY: 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.; Sundays, 10 a.m. to noon; or by appointment. Adult Education Classes Classes start Monday at 7:30 p.m., and will continue on Jan. 22 and 29.
RECONSTRUCTIONIST CONGREGATION 618 Mynster St., Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503 322-470S-Synagogue 697-1660i-Rabbi Ehrenstein FRIDAY: Shabbat services are held every Friday night at 7:30 p.m. Services are conducted by ^Rabbi Ehrenstein ahd lay leaders..Oneg Shabbat follows. SUNDAY: B'nai Israel participates in the River Cities Reconstructionist Religious School. Classes are held every Sunday at the West Side Community Education Center, 108th and Grover, from 10 a.m. to noon. The community may attend. Call Rabbi Ehrenstein or Dr. Martin Rosenburg, director of education, for an appointment.
TIFERETH ISRAEL 3219 Sheridan Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68502 423-8569 Services are conducted by Rabbi Stanley M. Rosenbaum. Minyans on Mondays and Thursdays, 7:15 a.m. FRIDAY: Services start at 8 p.m. Oneg Shabbat hosted by Julie and David Brockman. SATURDAY: Services start at 9:30 a.m.
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1502 No. 52nd Street, Omaha, NE 68104 556-6288 Services are conducted by Cantor Leo Fettman. Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat service at 5 p.m. SATURDAY: Morning services are at 8:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary and Goldstein Chapel. Jr. Congregation, 10:30 a.m. Babysitting service provided by Sisterhood. Kiddush sponsored by Sisterhood. Mincha at 5 p.m., followed by Shalosh Seudot, Ma'Ariv and Havdalah. SUNDAY: •Morning services at 9 a.m. Talmud Shiur with Rabbi Kaye at 10 a.m. Evening services at 5 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Services at 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Lunch & Learn Wednesday at 11:45 a.m. with Rabbi Kaye at the home of Susie and Paul Shyken, 601 Ridgewood. Practical Judaism A class with Rabbi Kaye Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the synagogue. Geniorah Class Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Rabbi and Mrs. David Kaye, 12237 Turner Cir., Bellevue. Kiddush Luncheon Rosh Chodesh luncheon will be held Saturday, Jan. 20. Reservations are required. Cookbook "Happiness is Still Good Food,* available at the gift shop, or call Charlotte Kaplan at 551-5658 Sisterhood Gift Shop Sisterhood gift shop is open by appointment. Call Leah Siegel at 556-5455.
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B'NAI JESHURUN 20th and South Streets Lincoln, NG 68502 435-8004 Services are officiated by Cantor Michael Weisser. FRIDAY: Shabbat evening service at 7:45 p.m. SATURDAY: Torah study and service at 10 a.m. SUNDAY: Hebrew school, 9 a.m.; Religious school, 10 a.m.
P.O. Box 241130, Omaha, NE 68124 For information, contact Mike Salmi at 291-3469, or Rabbi Ruth Ehrenstein at 697-1660. Services: Every Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Second Unitarian Church, 3012 So. 119th St., Omaha. ^ Religious School: Beyt Shalom co-sponsors the Reconstructionist Cooperative Religious School. Classes are held each Sunday at the West Side Community Education Center, 108th and Grover, from 10 a.m. to noon. (Use the rear parking lot).
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PERSONAL The family of Isadore Kraft would like to thank all our friends and relatives for the cards and contributions at the time of the loss of our husband, father and grandfather. Charlotte Kraft and family
PERSONAL I would like to thank my relatives and friends for their visits and warm wishes lor a speedy recovery. I am very fortunate to have such caring people in my life.
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PERSONAL Many thanks to Jewish Family Service for the reception arranged in honor of my retirement. My appreciation goes to the many New Americans, community leaders, volunteers and friends for their wonderful support, words of praise, good wishes, cards, flowers, gilts, and last but not least, friendship. I have been extremely happy to have worked for the Jewish Federation of Omaha, Interfacing with a dedk^ted staff and helping to ease the way for successful resettlement. Integration and acculturation of our New Americans. Thank you all for sharing this woiKlartuI experience with met Natalie CRuMn
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Comments on UTTO opinionBy Stanley Mitchell, former director ' ' It was with a certain measure of surprise and Badness that I read of the forthcoming dissolution of the UTTO. Thus, this is a semi-eulogy and one which recognizes the new opportunities which now pxist and which merit exploration. I was dragged, kicking and screaming, intp the UTTO in 1983—not because I disagreed with the Concept (I had. in fact, advocated it for .=;ome time) JDut because I thought that the proposed time frapie for implementation, plus the structure of the ofnce of school director were unrealistic. The fall start-up was inconceivable to me, since: • L a decision in March to go forward with a school in August could not be met—the key areas of faculty and curriculum had to be in place by the beginjiingof July; and 2. a co-directorship would not work, even if it was bnly for the initial year of operation. History proved me wrong on both counts. Under the leadership of Marty Wolf and Myra Oberman, five working committees were appointed, each with a pair of co-chairmen (one from Beth El, one from Beth Israel). These committees met almost weekly and reported to a "shadnw" board, which Myrn and Marty chaired, Yes, everything was in place in a timely manner. And the co-directors? Fortunately, Cantor Fettman and I had had a good relationship previ-, ously. It was a bit unusual to have a co-director, but we each had our own portfolio, which did naturally intersect at various points. Yes, it did work But for the year it lasted, and Cantor Fettman and 1 developed a friendship which continues today. Were there any problems? controversies? challenges? You bet! But we functioned as a unified whole—the "U" in UTTO was the operational letter. A large degree of the cooperative spirit was a result of the leadership of Rabbi Isaac Nadoff, of blessed memory. If someone ever asks for a definition of a Ementch,"just say 'Isaac Nadoff" In addition to his ..,.alni and reasoned manner and demeanor. Rabbi Nadoff balanced high standards with pragmatism and reality. He was concerned with making things Work, compromising on procedures but never with standards. Unfortunately, relations between the two synagogues began to unravel after Rabbi Nadoffs death, as a result of ideological, territorial and power Struggles. During the time that Rabbi Nadoff was involved, the UTTO board never voted along synagogue party-lines. Indeed, UTTO by-laws required that passage of a motion include at least one board niember from each synagogue. Bi-partisan governing ruled. After the Nadofi' era, unfortunately, that by-law was invoked on more than one occasion. The IJTTO's demise became inevitable and was a foregone conclusion. The dissolution of the UTTO yields a "good news/bad news" situation. The bad news is the loss bfthe following benefits: providing an educational setting for Jewish youth to interact with one another during their formative years; —pooled availability of faculty members; —better use of available funds. The good news is that each of the synagogues has an opportunity to take a fresh look at the structure, .programs and philosophy of education they wish to offer. This is a time that the American Jewish community is looking at renewal, and it is appropriate at our local educational endeavors reflect it.
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By Michelle Lee, MiUard North High School Jewiih Pre»» intern As we, in pur safe haven of the U.S., recover from we should use every means possible to halt it, the holiday season and get back into the swing of right? It may not be that simple. See, in our own preour lives, droves of American boys are entering a foreign country,to protect the civilians against bru- cious United States, millions of American citizens are afraid to leave their own homes, terrified of tality and to preserve peace. i Although there are many subtle differences about their children's involvement with gangs and drugs, this conflict in former Yugoslavia, it could easily and devastated over the death of their loved ones. turn into a '90s version of Vietnam, Ignoring all the They, too, are hungry and cold. Now, is it more in propaganda surroujuiing that naughty "V-word," our national interest to case the pain of our own logical consid(!ratinn needs to be given to whether people, or those halfway around the globe? Before we get involved with the strife of other countries, American troops should be in Bosnia. Jews should have a special interest in this issue. shouldn't we first try to fix some of own problems? Yes, something needs to be done about the situaAlthough (please don't jump down my throat) the situation in Bosnia is NOT another Holocaust tion in Bosnia. Yes, the U.N. probably does have a (there was only one), there are a few disturbing responsibility to help. And yes, America can do similarities. The fact is, there IS ethnic cleansing something about it. But that "N" stands for going on, and has been for some time. Killing in the Nations, not States. Is it fair to make the United States shoulder such a heavy burden? name of religion is an everyday concept. Fact: the homicide rate in Omaha, ,NE has However, Bosnia is actually more of a war (it has been likened to the long-standing squabbles of sib- reached an unprecedented high (41 police-investilings (where warring occurs, on and off, for a long gated murders in 1995). Fact: the federal budget is blasting through the period of time) than genocide (where one (strong) group systematically kills another (weaker) group). roof Could Congress not cut a bit from military Yes, there is systematic killing between the groups, spending and put it towards internal law enforcement? but it is occurring on both sides. Should the United States take so many soldiers Should we (the U.S.I get involved; should we send soldiers to try to keep the "siblings" from quarrel- away from their families to die'in a foreign couning? Some say 'of course.' After all, it is the purpose try, or should we instead train some of these helpof the United Nations to stop human rights viola- ful, promising young men for the U.S. poHce force? lions, and the United Stales is one of the main dri- Should the soldiers stop violence in Bosnia, or in ving forces behind the U.N. citizens are terrified; their own cities? Should the United States get so they have seen too many deaths and are fearing involved in helping foreign citizens when her own are starving, hurting, and dying? their own mortality. Just something to ponder as you munch your Our country does not stand on its own; we are interdependent with the rest of the world. And if leftover latkes and make your New Year's resolutions. we have the capacity to stop human suffering,
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We at Jewish Family Service would like to take this opportunityito thank the numerous individu als and organizations that have contributed to our recent Chanukah food distribution and the Project Dreidel gift program for local Jewish fami. lies in need. In total, close to 40 Jewish families benefited because of the generosity of the Jewish community Some of the organizations that have donated monetarily, have provided in-kind services or have given gifts include: Henry Monsky B'nai B'rith, Gross & Welch Law Offices, VISIONS, JCC Child Development Center, National Council of Jewish Women, United Talmud Torah of Omaha, Midwest Box Company, Bagel Bin, JCC Brownie Troop 944, Bakers Supermarket, Beth El Synagogue, Beyt Shalom Synagogue, Nebraska Children's Home, Friedel Jewish Academy, Jewish Cultural Arts Council. In addition, donors through the Federation Foundation and several individuals have given generously towards the purchase of Chanukah gifts or gift certificates making the Festival of Lights so much brighter for many of our Jewish children in need. Last but not least, we wftnt to thank the women of CRT who, for the past decade, have provided lis with a steady stream of loyal, dedicated and committed volunteers who have been the foundation of our successful Tzedakah services.
By Cheryl L.Komtel<i, Metro WeitJeit)ishNeui» i WHIPPANY. N.J. (JTA) — When Lisa Stein's "I felt totally abandoned by Judaism," Stein said. "I infant was stillborn a year ago, a rpbbi told the was very upset that he said my baby doesn't have a Livingston, N.J., resident that her son did not have soul." a 'soul and that none of the traditional mourning Disappointed by her rabbi's advice. Stein, instead, services should be observed. decided to follow her heart. She held a burial service Lainie Blum Cogan of Millburn, N.J., however, for her third son, Ari, which her husband and mothhad been advised by her rabbi that it was important er attended. She also held a small memorial service for her to sit shiva and have a private funeral for in her home with her family using a modified verher 5-day-old daughter, who died of a chromosomal sion of a mourning ritual and prayers after a stilJJ disorder. The two women shared their experiences birth, which she found in Rabbi Deborah at a recent session of the MetroWest Baby Loss Orenstein's "Liferycles: Jewish Women on Life Support Network, a group formed by the Jewish Passages and Personal Milestones." Education Association of MetroWest in September When Stein attempted to mark Ari's grave, she to offer a Jewish response to parents who have expe- discovered that the cemetery does not mark the rienced miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. graves in the baby section because no record is kept "There's no formal Jewish response" to many of where any of the babies are buried. She moved , aspects of baby loss, said Judy Beck, the associa- her son in July to another cemetery, after consulting tion's director of Jewish family education. Similar an Orthodox rabbi, who told her it was permissible support groups are offered only on a nonsectarian to move his remains and mark his grave. Many rabbis are also uneducated when it comes to basis. Because Judaism has no formal response, religious leaders vary in the counseling they give to dealing with baby loss, said Rabbi Ellen J. Lewis, religious leader of the Jewish Center of Northwest women. Jersey in Washington, N.J. According to LeWis, the "I had a very opposite experience" than Stein did, initial response Stein received about not marking said Cogan. "Our rabbi felt it was important for us her son's grave is "atypical." to have closure." She conferred with Orthodox and "There's no question that rabbis are not trained" Lubavitch rabbis, and they all supported her wanti- in dealing with baby loss, Lewis said. When a ng to hold a private funeral service and sit shiva for woman came to her for advice after miscarrying her daughter. after five months, Lewis said, "It seemed to me we Stein, on the other hand, said a Conservative had to create something to do as a ritual" because rabbi told her, "In Judaism, the soul doesn't enter there were no resources at that time. "The idea that the body until 30 days after he is born. Since the this wasn't a life, or a meaningful life with a soul" soul is not in the body, our usual mourning rituals stems from 2,000 years ago, when there was so do not apply. There is no shiva, no Kaddish, no much loss of infant life that people would have memorial service." spent most of their time mourning, said Lewis. According to Jewish tradition, she was told, a baby Because rituals dealing with baby loss did not is buried in an unmarked grave, no one goes to the exist in the past, Lewis said, "There's nothing that burial and no one is supposed to visit the gr^ve. says you can't" mourn or hold a burial.
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By Bert Lewis One of my dictionaries tells me the definition of error is "an ignorant or unintentional deviation from accuracy or truth." I can tell you an easier one: an error is when a person reaches for the cinnamon and accidently gets the chili powder. Now that's an error, or maybe 1 should more correctly call it a catastrophe. Trust me on this one kids I've done it. ^ As kitchen errors go, it's one of the few that I've actually committed, as opposed to many that were close calls. Take the case of the extra large container of liquid soap that looks just like the container of cooking oil right next to it. I almost did that little number one day, while hurriedly mixing up a batch of mandel bread. Ohhhhhhhh - scary. And I guess among my errors I should admit to hearing the oven timer ring, and deciding to finish what I was doing before tending to whatever needed attention. You can guess the rest. I forgot until a certain, unmistakable burnt smell filled the air. I I also have to remind myself to watch that opening on the pepper can. It tends to really pour if I'm not super careful, and while I like using pepper, it isn't good to overpower the entire recipe with it. Those are a few of the kitchen catastrophes I've been guilty of committing. After all, logging time in the cooking area for half a century makes for many opportunities for dumb stuff. In my own defense, it's easy to commit those silly mistakes. Mostly because much of the time I'm in a hurry and whoever said "haste makes waste" was right on target. The microwave is niy right-hand helper, but it commands more respect then I sometimes give it. As a result, I've turned more baking potatoes to stone than I'd admit. Also, one second too long for boiling any liquid can cause an eruption all over the oven. I can attest to that one. Just pray what boils over isn't sticky! Now that I think about it; the microwave has seen more of my dumb stunts than any other appliance. Either that or it's just not a good place to cook cranberry sauce; nor is it a good idea to use it for spaghetti squash. Of course, if the cook remembers to poke some holes in the squash, there is less chance of blowing it up. I can tell you all about that type of error. So much for telling on myself, even if confession is said to be good for the soul. Besides, I don't think they say that in my bailiwick!
, YES YES will m^t Monday at the JCC. Bingo and "YES Talk" both start at 10:30 a.m., and the YES choral group will rehearse at 11. Following lunch at noon, Hagel, candidate for senator, will speak. The creative writing workshop, instructed by Susan Aizenberg, will start at 1:15 p.m. in the conference room. For transpoirtation, call 330-4272. WALK-m DROP-nSf Walk-In Drop-Iii will meet Thursday at the JCC. Exercise with Larisa and bingo both start at 10:30 ,a.m. Bring a dairy sack lunch to eat at 11:45. At 12:15 p.m., part II of'That's Entertainment" will be shown. Transportation is available. BREADBRKAKERS Mayor Hal Daub will speak to B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers Wednesday at noon at Regency West Best Western, according to Gary Javitch, chairman for January. Cost is $7.75 and the event is open to the community. THIRTY-NINE FOREVER Thirty-Nine Forever will attend a Racer's basketball game Saturday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m. Optional dinner at Spirit World, 76th & Pacific, at 5:15 p.m. Cost is $5. Send check to Judy Katskee, 10356 Browne St., Omaha, NE 68134. For information, call Esther Wax at 393-4442. OUTREACH The next Outreach program will be held Sunday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m., at Temple Israel in the Milder Center. A panel, made up of Cantor Contzius, Will Wallace and Bob Freeman will provide an overview of the topic "Death and Dying: Issues for Consideration," and will focus on Jewish smd nonJewish views and traditions as well as some of the legal issues surrounding this topic. The event is open to the community. AROT WOMEN AMIT Women will host a luncheon Sunday at Livingston Plaza club room at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $5. A tour of the Henry and Dorothy Riekes Museum will be conducted by Mary Fellman. Next meeting is Feb. 11. JEWISH WAR VETERANS Regular meeting of the Jewish War Veterans will be held Sunday, Jan. 21, 10:30 a.m., at the Jewish Community Center.
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f^FBy Lance Polikov ^The Men of Chaim Weizmann AZA #1510 have returned from the Winter Convention held in St ; Louis where they won three mtoor awards. These ' awards are given throughout Omaha, Kansas City, Columbia, and St. Louis. Twelve members attended the convention, and Weizmann won awards for having the best chapter video, the best chapter banner, and the most spirit at convention. Th6 chapter Chaim Weizmann won more awards than any other chapter, and each member came back smiling because of these accomplishments and " the good times they shared. This reinforces the brotherhood and their dedication to the chapter Now the Chaimes are busy planning "Chaimstock II: Touch of Weizmann," their annual Sweetheart Dance. Last year at Spring convention, this event won the best program of the year award. At the dance, we will honor our 1995 Sweetheart, Beth Shyken, and our Honorary Sweetheart, > Mehssa Katzmann. The four candidates this year are Jessica Chait, Lisa Pitlor, Laura Rifkin, and . Lena Weinmann. The dance is Saturday, Jan. 20, at the JCC. The band, "The Persuaders," will play music by the Beatles, Beach Boys, Blues Brothers and other '60s favorites. The dance is open to the community and ,^uns from 7:30 until midnight, i Procession starts at 11, For information or to purchase tickets, contact hance Polikov at 493-3074.
BettyAnn Brody Bucksbaum and Steven Bucksbaum of Glenview, III., announce the Aug. 28 birth of their adopted son, Isaac Theodore. They also have an adopted son, Noah Chiam, 18 months. The baby is to be called "Tedde" in memory of Shirley Brod^s recently deceased sister. Grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. Alfred W. Brody of Omaha and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Bucksbaum of Phoenix. Great-grandmother is Anne Schloss of Marion, Iowa.
JCC Pack/Troop 218 RBy Dr. Jay Parsow cout Troop 218 met recently at the JCC. Popcorn sales prizes and recognition advancements were awarded. Cantor Contzius entertained the Bcouts, their parents and many residents of the Blumkin Home with singing and guitar playing. Hanukkah games concluded the meeting. January is Pinewood Derby month. Members will gather Sunday al 4 p.m. at Davidson's Furniture Warehouse, 9992 F St., to build derby cars in preparation for the races to be held during the Pnck/Troiip meeting scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 28, 4:30 p.m., at the JCC. February is Blue and Gold month. A dinner is planned for Sunday, Fob. 18. Dclnils to follow.
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Lehman of Eden Prairie, Minn., announce the Dec. 27 birth of a son, Alexander Isaac. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lehman of Omaha and Mr. and Mrs. William Levine of Highland Park, III.
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News and Views By Bemie Mosow 1996 should be a banner year for the Lincoln Interfaith Council nnd, ultimately, for the good folks of Lincoln. The new president of the council is a man both well-known and respected by the Jewish community-Yale Gotsdiner. Along with his public efforts, those seen by many of the community, there is a myriad of "mitzvot" ho performs that may go unnoticed. I believe this is just the way Yale likes it. Now, however, his good works will be visible to the community-nl-lHrge. He'll no longer be a treasure only ill the Jewish community. We will have to shore him, big time, with the Interfaith Council nnd their constituents. Way to go. Yale! Now our secret treasure is no longer such n secret.
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By Daniel Kurtzman WASHINGTON (JTA) — Emphasizing shared values and the desire to create a more civil, "moral society," a coalition of conservative Jews and Christians has formed a new Washington public policy center. 'Our goal is to transcend and heal divisions, those between Jews and Christians, Republicans and Democrats, liberals and conservatives, and to seize those shared values in public^licies that are unfortunately being ignored and shunned because of the polarization marking our differences," said Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, founder and president of the new Center for Judeo-Christian Values in America.
In December, nearly 100 emigrcB from the former Soviet Union gathered at the JCC to celebrate Chanukah during a workshop co-sponsorfedi by Jewish Family Service and the Jewish Cultural Arts Council. , The workshop included candle-lighting by Yuliy Pisetsky, a student at Friedel Jewish Academy; Chanukah songa led by Patti Nogg, and the story of Chanukah as told by Glen Fineman, executive director of Jewish Family Service. 'Participants also enjoyed a performance by a magician, arts & crafts, and a dreidel game. Traditional potato latkes and applesauce were served. The workshop was one of an education and acculturation series on, the Jewish holidays offered to New Americans through the Resettlement Program.
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Summer Camp Counselors Needed The Jewish Community Center of Omaha Is seeking caring, enthusiastic Individuals as Junior and Senior summer camp counselors.
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Day Camp • June 3 - August 9, 1996 Camp Ja/-C-C • July 15 - 28, 1996
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Please contact Beth Cohen, JCC Youth Services Director, 334-6409 to apply.
Aphilosophyofcare ...and of caring. St. .lose))li Villa Hospice a.ssures the special kind of care at home that is sensitive to the total needs of the patient and family. It enables patients to remain independent and in control so their reniaining days may he spent in dignity. Si. Joseph Villa Hospice strives to meet the physical, emotional, social, and spirituiil needs of the patient as well as those of the family members. St.,loseph Villa Hospice is an excellent choice when treatment shifts from cure to care. • Trained Kegistered Nurses help numiiorand control pain;
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• Compassionate volunleer.'i iussist with special needs in the home; • Caring Chaplains provide spiritual support and assurance; • Concerned Social Workers help wth community services, financial concerns, and counseling; • Homeheaith Aides assist with personal care, offer companionship and more. St. .losepii Villa Hospice ix a philosophy of care, and ofcaring... Plea.se ask your doctor about St. ,lo.scph Villa Homccare Hospice loday...or call us at iM'.-OTiit for more information.
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