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The 'Cynical Covenant' of Farrakhan and Qaddafi By Abraham EL Foxman, national director of the Anti-Defamatioa League Last October,, while LOUIB Farrakhan was bask- alliance with Colonel Qaddafi should serve as a ing in the aflerglow of the successful Million Man wake-up call. His behavior in Libya fits a pattern that too JUarch on Washington, the Nation of Islam leader announced he would be "keeping the momentum lof many Americans — black and white — have the march) alive" by encouraging blacks across the ignored for too long. Louis Farrakhan's black sepacountry to become politically active. His plans were ratist philosophy has always run counter to the welcomed by mainstream leaders and organiza- American vision of equality for all citizens. His tions, and praised as a positive departure from unabashed displays of friendship toward one of the NOI's long-held tradition of shunning the American world's bloodiest terrorists suggest a troubling compolitical scene. Now it turns out that this seeming- placency toward violence and extremism. In preparation for the Million Man March, ly legitimate political goal is fundamentally tainted that Minister Farrakhan will work toward Minister Farrakhan drummed up support by recitachieving black political influence in partnership ing words of conciliation. He appeared to moderate with the anti-American Libyan strongman. his often-harsh rhetoric with appeals to black community responsibility, reconciliation and atoneMuaminar QaddaH. On Jan. 23, Minister Farrakhan and Colonel ment. Such statements enabled him to curry favor with Qaddafi reached an agreement to launch a campaign to exert black and Muslim influence in the the mainstream; they encouraged congressmen and upcoming U.S. elections can only be viewed as a leading civil rights figures to pay homage to cynical covenant between two haters. With the Minister Farrakhan in speeches at the march. But Louis Farrakhan has the last laugh now. Nation of Islam leading the effort, Colonel Qaddafi said that blacks, Arabs, Muslims and native Respectable black leaders have proven willing to Americans will exercise their political muscle "and take a seat at Minister Farrakhan's meeting table, enter the election period as a card stronger than most recently at the November 1995 African the Jewish card in the elections campaign." Colonel American Leadership Summit. Nevertheless, it seems that Minister Farrakhan Qaddafi had already agreed to bankroll the effort: in September he promised to spend up to $1 billion is only too happy to stride both sides of the fence. He welcomes, even craves, mainstream support, io launch a Muslim lobby in America. Until now, Colonel Qaddafi announced, "Our con- but at the same time forges links to terrorists and frontation with America was like a fight against a extremists. In fact, Libya is not his only outlaw friend in the fortress from outside." After speaking with Minister Farrakhan, however, "we found a breach Middle East. Minister Farrakhan has also cultivatto enter into this fortress and confi-ont it." Colonel ed ties to the Sudan, an Islamic fundamentaUst Qaddafi promised that as it battles America from state notorious for harboring accused terrorists, the inside, the NOI will eventually fulfill one of its and also reportedly responsible for enslaving black fondest dreams: establishing a black state within African Christians. His current tour included a corAmerica's borders. Ever the military man, the dial visit with the corrupt military dictator General Libyan leader also predicted that this new state Sani Abacha of Nigeria. Louis Farrakhan has long poisoned public diswill boast the'biggest black army on the planet.' Minister Farrakhan, "happy with the results" of course with malicious words of racism and antiliis meeting with Muammar Qaddafi, has now pub- Semitism. But recently, many Americans have licly forged an alliance with an unrepentant inter- begun to overlook the rhetoric. Minister national bully and an eitemy of the United States Farrakhan's hate speech, they seem to be saying, is For years, Libya has sponsored numerous brutal old news. They believe he has progressed beyond the scapegoating, beyond the divisiveness and has acts of anti-American arid anti-Israeli terror. Despite United Nations sanctions placed on his settled into the mainstream. Minister Farrakhan's eagerness to cut a deal country four years ago, Colonel Qaddafi refuses to hand over for trial two Libyan suspects in the with one of the world's most violent leaders, should bombing of a Pan Am 103 that killed 270 people. A cause these Americans to think again. fierce opponent of the Israeli-Palestinian peace accords, Colonel Qaddafi has urged Arab countries to expel all Palestinian refugees and workers from their lands as a way of embarrassing the peacemakers; in September he followed his own advice and began to expel hundreds of Palestinian workAs part of the salute to Jerusalem 3000, the ers from his country's borders. This is by no means Minister Farrakhan's first Jewish Cultural Arts Council will present the encounter with the radical Libyan leader. In 1985, Broadway musical, "Shepherd!," a one-man musiColonel Qaddafi granted the Nation of Islam a $5 cal presentation of King David by songwriter and inillion interest-free loan, which Minister composer George Fischoff, Feb. 25 at 2:30 p.m. at Farrakhan said he used to launch his group's the Jewish Community Center Theatre. POWER personal products line. Months later, In the course of his performanbe, FischofT embodLouis Farrakhan visited Libya to thank his beneies the personalities in King David's life: his friend factor personally. The Nation of Islam leader and his heutenants Jonathan, father Jesse, King Saul, Nathan the have travelled on other occasions to Tripoli for prophet, army commander Jaab and his lover imeetings with the Libyan dictator. One such gath- Bathsheba. George FiMhofT has performed in churches, synaering attended by Minister Farrakhan — in violation of a travel ban imposed on Americana by gogues, Jewish Community Centers and in the President Reagan — offered training seminara on Ohio Passion Play. Weapons and explosives. Tickets can b« purchased at the member services Minister Farrakhan has called Colonel Qaddafi desk of the Jewish Community Center or at the 'a fellow struggler in the cause of liberation for our Theatre on the day of the show. Tickets are $7; $5 people," and his organization's tabloid, The Final for seniors and atudenta. Call, has hailed the Libyan leader as the "TRUE "Shepherd!" is underwritten by a grant from the HERO of liberation struggle." Nebraska Arts Council. To all who believe that the Million Man March
Planning begins for Federation
By Barbara Chandler Federation commiuiicationB director The Federation's Strategic Planning Committee is beginning work on solutions for closing the distance that exists between the vision and where the community is today. Two of the six planning sub-committees have begun meeting—Kivoonim, Communal Directions chaired by Marty Shukert, and Mishpacha, The Federation Family chaired by Steve Nogg. Two more sub-committees, K'hilah, Federation and Community chaired by Joel Alperson, and Mekorot, Financial Resource Development chaired by Fred Simon, will meet in the spring. Then in early summer, the subcommittees for Anashim, Human Resource Development chaired by Margo Riekes, and Yisrael, Israel chaired by Jan Schneiderman, will begin meeting. Members of the sub-committees will include those on the Strategic Planning Committee plus a number of individuals from the Jewish community at large. The sub-committees will be charged with the responsibility for coming back to the Strategic Planning Committee and the Federation Board of Directors with their proposals for change. Lori Rabb, Federation assistant director, said that the subcommittee meetings have been staggered over the next few months to allow each subcommittee to focus on its particular area. "This also allows for adequate input from the agencies, synagogues and interested community members," she explained, "This involvement is critical to the planning committee being able to produce a quality product." Anyone with questions or comments is encouraged to leave them in the suggestion boxes located on the main desk and member services desk at the JCC, or call the Federation Hotline at 334-6400.
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ROSEGBOSS Services for Roee Gross of Omaha were held Feb. 18 at Fishers Farm Cemetery. She died at the age of94. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur. i Survivors include a daughter, Sonia Maisel of. Overland Park, Kan.; a sister, Esther Segel of Omaha; one grandson; and nieces and nephews. IRVTN (SONNY) SUHL Services for Irvin (Sonny) Suhl of Houston were held Feb. 9 in Houston. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann of Houston; two daughters, Caryn Rifkin and Ellie Suhl of Omaha; two sons, Randy and Mickey, both of Houston; and seven grandchildren. CHARLES KIMMEL Services for Charles Kimmel, 85, were held Feb. 20 at Beth El Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Sophia of Omaha; a son, Arnold of Chicago; a daughter, Barbara Friedman, also of Chicago; six grandchildren; and a brother, Martin, also of Omaha. Memorials may be made to the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home or Beth El Synagogue.
A review: Autumn Portraits By Rick Zaporowski, free -lance writer When I attend a live theatrical performance, I expect to suspend my reality just a bit to take on the fictitious world of the actors. I'll pretend their room has four walls, and that staged punch really hurt and so on. What happens, though, when the stage is not much bigger than an ironing board and the actors are two-foot-high puppets whose voices and movements are completely manipulated by a man in black lurking behind them? My question was answered recently during a Theatre at the 'J' presentation of "Autumn Portraits," the puppetry of Eric Bass. His performance showed me that, even in adulthood, it is no problem to accept the fictional world of handmade characters coming to life. Mr. Bass and his troupe of puppets perform with no strings attached. His characters tell their stories and perform their vignettes with the aid of his one hand to guide their body movement, his other to gesture and pick up various puppet-sized props. Watching these movements, I know, I could swear, their faces change expressions, despite their solid construction! The opening vignette contains no dialogue. The featured puppet interacts with Mr. Bass himself, who wears a large, expressive mask and serves as sort of the mentor of the puppet. He demonstrates a simple trick of separating interlocked cords then leaves the puppet to perform the same trick. The puppet's efforts and eventual frustration in failing to pull off the feat are comical. He speaks no words, but his body language displays all the emotion needed to let the audience know what's happening. In one piece, we see a shoemaker who is visited by death. Death is portrayed by nothing more than the voice of Mr. Bass, speaking a few well-chosen words to let the shoemaker know his time has come. The shoemaker speaks with death-and to himself-as he comes to terms with his imminent passing. His mind travels back to childhood, as he sings the melancholy song that helped him learn the Hebrew alphabet. He expresses concern that he won't be able to finish the repairs he is working on and that a child won't have her shoes the next day. Ultimately, this character accepts that his time has come. Perhaps the biggest crowd pleaser is a vaudevillian character performing his well-worn routine, complete with hat and cane. He interacts directly with the audience, prodding it for applause and even inviting four audience members onstage to accompany his final song of the evening by playing small wind instruments. This character's light-hearted mood and ham-itup performance contrasts the heavier themes of some of the other pieces. Although not quite grim, (Continued on pa|e 8) LReJiirgtrt<t>jLaw-'iHbcii>>p.:ji;iaB>fiTtjLi»ifefe8i»r>T^gi
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f, 7023 Caas Street, Omaha 68132 ^ 656-6536 FWDAY: Family Shabbat service, 7 p.m. Rabbi Azriel will officiate. An Oneg Shabbat, sponsored by Temple Sisterhood, will follow. Shabbat evening service, 8:15 p.m. . Rabbi Stiel and Cantor Contzius will officiate. Rabbi Stiel will speak. The On^g Shabbat will be sponsored by the Temple Sisterhood. ' Sitter Service-Sitter service is available each Shabbat evening service. Please make a reservation 80 we may plan accordingly. There are no facilities for infants. SATURDAY: , Shabbat morning service, 11:15 a.m. Simcha B'shabbat-An alternative Torah Study service will take place in the Chapel. The regular Shabbat service will be held in the sanctuary. B'nai Mitzvah Aaron Daniel Pilley, son of Dr. Mark and Karen I*illey, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah at the Shabbat morning service Saturday. Adam Blake Rosen, son of Joan and Paul Rosen, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah at the Shabbat morning service Saturday, March 2. SUNDAY: Sisterhood's Annual Friendship Tea, 2 pi.m.Members from many churches in the Omaha area have been invited to learn about Jewish holidays, rituals, customs and traditions.
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1502 No. 52iid St, Omaha, 56»«288 Services are conducted by bantor 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 5:50 p.m. Know Thy Neighbor Sabbath, 7:30 p.m. at the synagogue. The event is sponsored by Beth Israel Sisterhood to give non-Jewish friends and neighbors an opportunity to become more familiar with religious practices and beliefs of Judaism. 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 5:50 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 5:50 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Services at 7 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. Lunch & Learn Wednesday at 11:46 a.m. with Rabbi Kaye at the home of Susie and Dr. Paul Shyken, 601 Ridgewood. Practical Judaism A class with Rabbi Kaye Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the synagogue. Gcmorah Class Thursday, 7:30 p.m., at the home of Rabbi and Mrs. Kaye, 12237 Turner Cir., Bellevue. Purim Megillah reading Monday, March 4, 7 p.m., followed by soup and sandwiches. Reservations are required. Tuesday (Purim Day): two readings of the Megillah, 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. 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.
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. Sitter service starts at 10 a.m. TSS (Torah Siddur Skills) will meet at 10 a.m. Dr. Leon Fellman, Scholar-in-Residence weekend. Jodi Sered, a cantonal student from the Jewish Theological Seminary, will speak. Shabbat story time, the first and third Saturday at 11 a.m. ICtantah meets the second and fourth Saturday at 11 a.m. Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services, 5:65 p.m. Annual Scholarship Concert~7:30 p.m. The concert will featiure Cantor Emil Berkovits, Beth El Choir, Youth Chorus, guegt Cantor Jodi Sered, and Tufiys group. Tickets are available at the office or at the door the night of the concert. 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. Fellowship Shabbat Fellowship Shabbat has been rescheduled for Friday, March 8, 7:30 p.m. The event is for Jewish and non-Jewish families for a traditional Friday evening Sabbath with explanations of the service and tours of the synagogue. Emet VTEmunah Study Group The group, which defines the philosophy of Conservative Judaism, will be led by Rabbi Drazen continues Sunday, March 17, 10 a.m., in the social hall. The class can also be attended Saturday morning after services March 16. For information, call the synagogue.
Torah on Wheels (TOW) will be held Tuesday from noon to 1:15 p.m., at 12020 Shamrock Plaza, suite 300,120th and Pacific. Lisa Lewis will be the host. Reservations are required. Call the Temple office at 556-6536. Adult Education Tuesday: Post adult B'nai Mitzvah, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday: Beyond Midrash, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., led by Don Schwartz. TIFERETH ISRAEL FRIDAY, March 1: 3219 Sheridan Blvd., Lincobi, 423-8569 Tot Shabbat Service, 7 p.m. A short service of song and prayer, followed by cookies and juice, will Services are conducted by Rabbi Stanley M. be held for toddlers through children in the prima- Rosenbaum. ry grades and their families. Minyans on Mondays and Thursdays, 7:15 a.m. SUNDAY, March 3: FRIDAY: Purim Carnival, noon to 2 p.m., sponsored by Services start at 8 p.m. Oneg Shabbat hosted by the Temple Israel Youth Group. The event, open to Michael and Kathy Eppel. the entire community, will include food, games and SATURDAY: prizes. Tickets will be sold at the door, good for Services, 9:30 a.m. both food and games Jr. Congregation, 10:15 a.m. MONDAY, March 4: Purim Box Dinner, 6 p.m., for the entire family. Create your own masks and eiyoy a box dinner B'NAI ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE together preceding the 7 p.m. Reading of the Megillah. Make reservations with the Temple RECONSTRUCTIONIST CONGREGATION 618 Mynster St, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503 office. 322-4705-Synagogue 697-1660-Rabbi Ehrenstein CHABAD HOUSE FRIDAY: 1322 So. 119th St^ 697-1124 Shabbat services are held every Friday at SATURDAY: 7:30 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Davening is at 9:30 a.m., followed by Kiddush. Ehrenstein and lay leaders. Oneg Shabbat follows. SUNDAY: SUNDAY: Davening is at 9:30 a.m. B'nai Israel participates in the River Cities Talmud Classes Reconstructionist Religious School. Classes are Talmud class, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Advanced held every Sunday at the West Side Community Talmud, 12 p.m. Thursday. Education Center, 108th and Grover, from 10 a.m. Chumash Class to noon. The community may attend. Chumash class for adults, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Call Rabbi Ehrenstein or Dr. Martin Rosenburg, Yiddish director of education, for an appointment "Hooked on Yiddish* lessons Wednesdays, 7 p.m. English "Think Jewish and speak English' classes on ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME Jewish topics for new Americans, Tuesdays and SATURDAY: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at Chabad House. Services, led by Alan Shulewitz and Albert Friedman, start at 9 a.m. in the Goldsten Chapel. B'NAI JESHURUN Members of the community are invited to join 20th and South St., Unooln, 435-8004 Services are officiated by Cantor Michael residents for the service and the Kiddush following. Weisser. FRIDAY: Shabbat evening service at 7:45 p.m. SATURDAY: Tornh study and service at 10 a.m. SUNDAY: Hebrew school, 9 a.m.; Religious school, 10 a.m.
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OFFUTT Capehart Chapel, 26th and Capehart Omaha, 294-6061 FRIDAY: Services start at 8 p.m.
BEYT SHALOM RECONSTRUCTIONIST SYNAGOGUE P.O. Box 241130, Omaha, NE 68124 For information, contact Mike Salmi at 291-3469, or Rabbi Ruth Ehrenstein at 697-1660. FRIDAY: Services, 7:30 p.m., at the Second Unitarian Church, 3012 So. 119th St., Omaha. SUNDAY: Reconstructionist Cooperative Rehgious School, 10a.m. to noon, West Side Community Education Center, 108th and Grover. (use rear parking lot) FRIDAY, March 1: Family service and Purim celebration. Everyone is welcome. Costumes are encouraged.
B'nai Mitzvah Aaron D. Pilley, son of Dr. Mark D. and Karen A. Pilley, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah Feb. 24 at Temple Israel. An honor-roll student, he enjoys swimming andi jazz sazaphone playing.] He is also a Life ScouL Aaron has two broth-l ers, Jake D. and Josh L.,^ and a sister, Arielle. Grandparents are Leon| and Elanore Alexander. Adam Blake Rosen, son of Paul and . Rosen, will celebrate hisl Bar Mitzvah March 2 at| Temple Israel. A seventh-grade studcnl' at Beveridge Mid'' School, he enjoys spon art, poetry, music and video games. He alsol plays basketball for thel Jewish Communityl Center. Adam has a brother, John, 18. Grandparents are Rose Rosen of Omaha and the late Ben Rosen, and Irene Carter of Evanston, lU., and the late Harold Carter.
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Letters to the Editor To the Editor: Whenever one speaks about places of worship and uses the word "Church" as a general description, he is leaving out other sanctuaries, which creates a feeling of disregard and therefore is unfair. Stressing the "Christian way of living" leads mistakenly to the understanding that r^o other "way" is good enough, which is not true. Therefore, it would be more appropriate to say: "places of worship" or "houses of God" when 'speaking to people of different denominations, and "church or synagogue" in a Christian-Jewish group. An "ethical conduct" will properly underline the basic teachings of all religions, without hurting anybody's feelings. When a Christian expresses himself as mentioned above, it may be because he feels that his rehgion should be "the religion" for all people, and "churches" for all worshippers. Jews are making a double mistake by using the word "church" in general expression, for not only is he disregarding himself, but approves the errors others make. If we want to be proud of our heritage and leave the dignity of being "Jews" to our children, we must lift it up to the same level of importance publicly, otherwise a feeling of inferiority creeps in, causing a drift away from our Jewish identity and weakens our spiritual status. President Johnson once said, "Shabby expressions bring on-shabby thinking." By using proper words, we may bring better understanding and respect to all people. Miriam Grossman
Arlene Beber retires Arlene Beber, wife of the late David E. Beber, has retired from many years of service on the Financial Aid Committee of the Bureau of Jewish Education, announced Susan A. Drazen, executive director. Steven J. Riekes, chairman of the Financial Aid Committee, stated that the committee wished to thank Mrs. Beber for her many years of devoted service. He explained that, because of the rules of absolute confidentiality established by the Federation, those who serve on the committee do So anonymously. Thus, they serve, Uke Mrs. Beber, selflessly and without any possibility of recognition for their difflcult task of assisting students and children from needy Jewish families to receive a variety of educational experiences. He said that it is only upon the occasion of their retirement that at least some public recognition and honor can be given to them, and that he was proud to have worked with Mrs. Beber and wishes her well. He also noted that a trust fund named In honor of David E. Beber is the oldest fund administered by the committee. He said that Mrs. Beber should have great satisfaction, not only for her service, but also the knowledge that the Beber Fund has assisted hundreds of Jewish students and children from the Omaha area over the years.
CORRECTIONS In the Feb. 9 issue of the Jewish Press (in the story announcing the 1995 Endowment Achievement Award winners), it was incorrectly reported that Jale M. Newman was the first recipient of the award in 1987. He was the second Omahan to win the award, preceded by Isadore M. Tretiak in 1986, who was the first Jewish Federation of Omaha recipient. Feb. 16 issue: "ICnow Thy Neighbor" service will be held at Beth Israel Synagogue Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Jennifer Beth Raznick is also the daughter of Ira Mark Raznick of Orlando, Fla. His name was inadvertently omitted in the Raznick/Thaler engagement announcement. The Jewish Press regrets this error.
Grandmothers of valor By Ruth Goldenberg, Lincoln My husband and I feel especially blessed because we are able to visit Israel every year. Each time we go, we find this amazing little country, surrounded by mighty hostile nations, trying to survive, endeavoring to live a fruitful life and struggling to achieve peace. Everyday brings another crisis, and exciting experience, or a heartwarming meeting with people from all walks of life with different political views and philosophies, and religious persuasions. We met Ruth Matar, a devoted' mother and grandmother who, with her daughter-in-law, Nadia, heads a fast-growing grass roots group known as the "Women In Green." Differing in age, background and political sympathies, the women have this in common: they want their children and grandchildren to live in a Jewish country. They are united by Zionism. ^ They bang pots and pans to refresh the Jewish memory in Tel Aviv, and awaken Jerusalem from drowsiness. They are most eloquent when the government acts without Zionist self-respect, when it is in retreat from Zionism. They stage what they consider peaceful demonstrations and are sometimes forcibly dragged off by soldiers and police. They recei\>e painful blows and often times are thrown in jail. We attended a "Women In Green" meeting at the home of Ms. Matar in Jerusalem. We found these women to be beautiful, well dressed, well read, articulate, liberal-minded, love their children, and fight for their cause. This group is the most authentic and popular resistance movement to have arisen in Israel. They are referred to as "Israel's Zionist conscience." Another grandmother we visited in a completely different setting was Madame Colette Muscat. She is a luminous spiritual teacher. At age 87, she regally sits elegantly dressed in her French fashioned Jerusalem apartment and conducts classes (or as she calls them, salons) every Motzi Shabbat. At these salons, are people from all walks of life. Doctors, other professionals, men and women of all ages, religious and non-religious, seeking spiritual knowledge. Madame answers questions from each guest with clarity and insight. During the week, she holds classes and teaches healing through imaging. The Municipality of Jerusalem has recognized her as one of the most spiritual leaders in the world. Meeting this unique personality was a rare experience. The beautiful, vivacious grandmother I am going to tell you about now personifies a true "Woman of Valor." Everyone who comes in contact with Rena Quint falls in love with her dynamic presence. She is a perpetual mitzvah performer. Whether she is preparing a meal for some 30 people (at Sukkot time it may be 100), leading a tour at Yad Vashem, the Tower of David Museum, or the Supreme Court, rushing off to care for a sick person, planning an event for several organizations (she holds the position of vice-chairman of World Emunah and president of theYossi Berger Holocaust Center) this busy Rabbitzn has opened her home and her heart to anyone with a problem, and with her husband, Rabbi Emanual Quint, do everything they can to solve it. Rena was bom in Pietrakov, Poland, and was 3 years old at the outbreak of World War II. She and her family lived in a crowded ghetto until one day when she was about 5, the Nazis came to round up the women and children for the concentration camps and sent the men to work in a glass factory. Her father rescued her, hid her for a time, then dressed her as a boy and took her to work at the factory. Sometime later, no longer needed at the factory, she and her father, along with many others, were
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put into cattle cars and transported to Germany. The men and women were separated for the concentration camps, so she could no longer pose as a boy. She and her father parted and she never saw him nor her mother and the rest of her family again. She was alone. Transported to several labor camps, Rena wound up in Bergen Belsin, which was liberated by British Forces. She was subsequently sent to Sweden and put into a hospital. There she met another Holocaust survivor whose own daughter had died. Using her own child's paasport for Rena, she brought her to the United States in 1946, and passed away shortly after. The 9-year-old girl was taken in by the Globe family in Brooklyn. They changed her Hebrew name, Fredja, which means Joy, to Rena, which means Joy in English, and they raised her as an American. She truly is a Joy in any language. Twelve years later, she met Emanuel Quint, who attended Law school and Yeshiva concurrently. In 1955, he passed the bar and was ordained a Rabbi in the same year. In 1985, they moved to Israel. Two of their children were already living in Israel and the other two are following. The Quints always had open house in the United States and have continued the tradition in Israel. They open their home for everything from hohdays and weddings to sadder events for people who have no where to sit shiva. "Our place is always open to someone who doesn't have a place to stay" says Rabbi Quint who, together with Adin Steinzaltz, founded the Institution of Jewish Law. On Thursday nights he conducts Talmud classes, with over 60 people attending, and his schedule is filled as is his wife's. Their home is a home away from home as everyone attests. We certainly found it so, and being with the sweet-tempered Quints was one of the highlights of our recent trip. Grandmother number four is Shirley Mandel. Shirley writes a weekly column "Nutrition for Better Health" for the New York Jewish Press. She and her husband have lived in Israel for 16 years. They also come from Brooklyn. For years, Shirley kept the people in the United States healthy, and now it is her job to keep Israel healthy. She believes psychiatric and psychological problems can be solved with proper diet. Besides lecturing and writing her column, the material which she researches extensively, she belongs to many organizations in Israel. She joins them not only for a year, but becomes a life member immediately because she believes in the necessary work that they do. Shirley is also a strong activist. She writes letters to government ofiicials, food companies and restaurant chains. One of the most interesting letters was written to the Pope. She told him "to convert before it was too late." She received a letter back saying that the Pope is taking it under consideration. ' Her husband. Dr. Morris Mandel, psychologist, and author of dozens of books, writes two weekly columns for the Jewish Press: "Human Emotions" and "Youth Speaks Up' says about his wife of over 50 years: "There are very few people like her. She is all giving and sincere. She is full of feelings for other people seeing that they are clothed, fed and cared for. Her religion is absolutely from the heart. She is a devoted wife, mother and grandmother." There are many more such notable grandmothers of Valor in Israel as well ai here in Lincoln and Omaha. May God bless them all and give them the courage, strength, and health to continue on doing these wonderful mitzvot
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Most kids in high school have a hobby, sport or activity that is important to them. Throughout my life, I have faiien in love with one activity ... dance. For the sixteen years I have been in this wprld, about seven have been devoted to training and performing. For all the blood, sweat, and tears I
lose, I always! gain someBetsy thing in return. Whether it be a new step, a judge's critique or a job well done, every step I take Is another building block to my hopes and goals. My pe^rs always ask, "How can you give up so much time?" or 'Doesn't it get boring?" I just wish I could let them know the feeling and the rush I get when I perform. The moment I step on the stage, I have entered a new world.
Bright lights are gleaming in my eyes, and the musk: is k>ud, bkxAing out all other sounds. This is why I love to dance. I feel, in a way, that it cleanses my soul. When I dance, I try to cut out the rest of the world and just concentrate on the steps. It's my time to control what I'm doing and to let me show people my personality and feelings through movement. When I stop and think about a scholarship I've won, or a trophy I've received, I think about how important dance is to me. It's given me confidence and self-esteem and has helped me to grow as an individual. I plan to go to a four-year college and graduate with dance as my major. Today's curriculum has changed so much, and one can get a degree not only in performing, but In choreography, production, leaching and management. A dancer's performing career doesn't last too long, and when that is over, I hope I can contribute something more to the world of the performing arts. Betsy Is a sophomore el Westslde, a member ol UZ Yosltana BBG, OTYG and Temple Israel.
PROFILE: RLHN DE PORTE By Trauis Lcmis^^—^^-^ While most seniors are gearing up for their weekend parties, seventeenyear-old Alan DePorte Is gearing up for his parties, too — but not exactly in the same way. DePorte doesn't spend his weekends partying the way typical teenagers do. He IS the party! Owner! of The Music Factory, [ a disci jockey company he started in| 199 3 DePorte I spends two to five "'Of'"" Alan DePorte month being a O.J. at parlies, from Bar and Bat Mitzvahs and wedding receptk>ns to company parties and proms. If this doesn't sound like a busy enough schedule, throw in being an honors student at Burke, performing in the school play Oklahoma and working about 15 hours every week at The Buckle. Being a D.J. doesn't seem like work to him. 'I've always had a love for musk; and working with people," he sakl. There isn't one particular type ol party he prefers. 'I like them all. Bar and Bat Mitzvahs are harder than proms and homecomings because you have to be more 'crowdinvolved.' Not only do you have to keep the kids dancing, you also have to keep the adults involved," he sakj.
With all the time and energy The Music Factory requires, DePorte has no regrets about starting it. "It's been the greatest experience in the world. I'm able to run a successful company, interact with the public and gain public relations skills," he explained. While 'D.J.-ing" parties, kids and adults come up and ask him who his boss is. When he tells them he's the owner, they are absolutely shocked. DePorte plans to start another business one day, but he's not sure what it will t>e. "No matter what the business, there are a few things to remember," he advised. 'When you get an idea, don't plunge into it. Research it, and make sure you find support from your parents. Then you can go forward..." De Porte Is very grateful to his parents for supporting him and giving him the motivation and confidence to begin Ihis D.J. busiI ness. He thanks Ithe community I for their support, I as well. . Next fall. I DePorte will I attend Indiana I University. Will
[being a D.J. I become his life's • career? 'During Imy first year, studying will be TnvlB my full-time job. Once I'rt', settled in, I may do a few parties over breaks," he sakJ. As for the rest ol his future, we'll have to wait and see. naWi l§ a sophomore at WesttUa, a member of AXA II, OTYO and Temple Israel.
What Is life like for the Vice President/General Manager of the Omaha Racers C6A basketball team? I had the same question, so I went right to the source — Rob Goodman. Mr. Goodman is a 33-year-old Philadelphia native who graduated from Temple University with a degree In radio, television and film. He received his Master's in sports management. He started work in the ^^p~i "^ athletic' department at Temple. He was first hired by the Omaha Royals baseball team Rob Goodman 1987 as an account executive. Months later, he went back to the East Coast and joined George Washington University as Director of Sports Marketing and Promotions. In 1989, he was offered a job back with the Royals as Marketing/Public Relations Director and set all-time attendance records for six seasons. In 1995, he saw a golden opportunity and took on his current position with the Racers. He has loved every minute of iti! He says his job is definitely not 9-to-5, day In and day out, "This work consists of long nights and extra hours on weekends," Goodman says. He still finds time to spend with his wile of over two years; they are expecting their first child In August. Goodman is involved in every aspect
of the Racers including promotions, ' ticket sales, advertising sponsorships ' and making sure that everything goes right. He says, 'Everything we do in the Racers' organization has its own rhyme and reason." Having this attitude is why Goodman is so successful. I was very interested in how Mr. ^ Goodman finds time to tie active 'm the Jewish community. He says It's hard to get to the synagogue as much as he'd like, but he does his best. Goodman is also an AZA advisor to Omaha's Chaim Welzmann chapter. He says, 'I was very Impressed with this community and felt welcome; that's why I became an advisor." Goodman Is also involved with the Federation Campaign, Beth El Men's Club and B'nal B'rith. He's t>een active in the Jewish community since he was [a young man llvting In Philadelphia • with his parents land two siblings. IHIS mother Is a Isynagogue Ikindergarten {teacher and'his Ifather, a mortgage [banker. Rob Goodman is •one of the most •interesting guys ll'vemet. After fol&fc kjwing him on-thejob at a Racers' game, I was more than impressed wHh Goodman and his exciting lite. He is very devoted to his job, family and religion. He has been successful at whatever he's done, and I think everything Mr. Goodman does in the future will also be a success. Eric Is a freshman at Burke, a member of AZA t1 and Beth El Synagogue.
MV FRMILV By Bnna Baful^^^-^—• It all tiegan when I walked into the oW Emmy Gifford Children's Theater. I was auditioning for a new show called Hair, Homework, and Other Traumas. I was surrounded by many unfamiliar faces of other teens from Omaha. We, the other aspiring actors and I, were told I that we woukj be I writing the script I and the music I for this play. 11 thought that I would be neat. 11 stayed and auditioned. When we were I asked to sing a I song, I was! amazed at many I of the voices of I the people audiAnna tionlng. I was sure I was not going to get in. But, to my surprise, I was called a couple of days later and told I had been selected lor the play. At the firsi rehearsal, which was now at 'The Rose," the new home lor Emmy Gifford, I vvas very nervous I was afraid I wouki not be 'accepted.'
I learned I had t)een placed with four olfier kkls I didn't know and two kids I dkl know. We met every Monday night and worked on the scene Ihal we were to create. I became very close with the people in my group. Eventually, our group joined the rest of the groups. Again, I was afraid for a long time .. Would I have anything in common with these people? ... Would they accept me? I was still not sure of this until ones,^^ night when we were rehearsing. We were to make a human bus on the stage. The director asked, "Where are the wheels for the bus?" Immediately, the entire cast, including me, started singing. The wheels on the bus go 'round and 'round. . . The director sakf we sure were a group! I then realized we were more than a group, we were a family. I grew very close to my family" and was very sad when the play finished. I miss my family" dearly and hope that, in the near future, I will have the honor of working again with this talented and caring group. Anna la a sophomore at Central, a member ol Idler BBO. USY antf BeOi B Synagogue.
UJHRT'S NEU RTTHE USV PURIM CRRNIURL? By Bndi Gutnik^—^^—••^^^-^
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Every year, BILU USY hosts Beth El Synagogue's annual Purim Carnival. Well, this year It no exceptkxil
At chairmen, Dan Parsow, Lena Weinman, Adam Rich and I have wo(t(«d txtcntlvely with advlaor Mike Lavlne to make this yaar't carnival very exdtino. In additkm to the tun game* we've had in the past, there wHI be a ptothora of new games guaranteed to please, Try out Ttw »MAZE-lng BooHt,
featuring mazsa ranging from easy to hard, or guest the number of timas the word 'ToatUcT appears in a pictura taken at the Ftotia Bowl (tha prize Is the pk:tura Htalf)! We'll also have a illant tuctkxi and Bingo tournament. Returning booths are the famous Moonwalk and, ol course, the Rafflal Prizes include a foolball
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MONDAY MARCH 11 YES Program, 10 am. Spring CJL, 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY MARCH 12 BBYO NighL 6:15 p.m. BBYO Advancement Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. CDC Family Fun Night, 7 p.m. Beth Israel Sisterhood Board Meeting 1, Luncheon, 10 a.m., Beth Israel Temple Israel Torah on Wheels,' noon. Temple ISTM Beth El Executive Board Meeting, 7:30 p.ra, Beti El
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THURSDAY MARCH 7 Walk-in Drop-in, 10 a.m. Boy Scouts Meeting, 7 p.ra Bear Scouts Meeting, 7 p.m. Temple Israel Sisterhood AduH Education, 9:30 aja Temple Israel USY Night, 6:30 pjn., Beth B Temple Israel AdJt Hebrew, 7 p.m, Tempto Israel
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Millard North High School student Shauyede Hsieh says it didn't take much to move into the spotlight. ' ' Sinc^ Shauyene, 17, discovered she earned a perfect score on the Scholastic Aptitude Test recently, she has been sought out by TV reporters and local newspapers. Just last month, a cashier at a neighborhood store recognized her from television and gave her a free bottle of shamtPoo. Shauyene is the firstl student from Millard _, „ . . Public School District to Shauyene Hsieh earn a perfect SAT score. However, she said she is surprised by all of the attention. In fact, achieving a perfect score — something fewer than 0.05 percent of the nation's SAT-takers achieve — took only a clear head and some concentration, she said. "I think the most important thing was going into the test with my full concentration, she said. "I thought through it, and I sort of convinced myself that it wasn't a big deal." Shauyene said she bought a study book, took a few practice tests and maintained a focused, relaxed mind. Although she missed "a couple" of problems on the practice tests, she said she had no idea she would achieve a perfect score. - In fact, when the test results came in the mail, she was the first person in her family home to open the envelope. "I was speechless," she recalled. She thinks her parents were even more excited. Shauyene's parents came to the United States
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How about a cup of coffee? Or do you still drink coffee? So many people no longer enjoy the time-honored eye-opener..and many have continued to drink it but now order the familiar "decaf." Caffeine has not only lost favor, but is considered bad news on many levels. But that isn't what I want to talk about here. I'm more interested in the current coffee craze which has swept this country-the trend toward altering the original cup of coffee most of us learned to drink. I don't know who first invented flavored coffee. Maybe that began with adding a jigger of whiskey and creating something called Irish coffee. Or perhaps the Italians take credit for adding that dynamite called Grappa. What it comes down to is fairly simple: flavored coffee is not a new idea. But making the flavor taste like candy bars or coconut, raspberry or mango is a modern idea. Some people love the flavored coffee, some don't. Flavoring isn't all that's new in this beverage. Or more correctly, I should say in this countr/s coffee drinking preferences. The trendy drinks these days include caffe latte, which of course is the old familiar European mix of coffee with hot milk added (and sometimes a head of foam). Then there's cappuccino-that's the above with cinnamon added. For the tough, is the old standby, Espresso. This is really strong coffee, subjected to a method of preparation which makes it taste (to me) like battery acid. Some of these are sometimes served with whipped cream on top and a straw-this is an invention guaranteed to burn the inside of the mouth. There are many other coffee drinks, called by different names. And many drinkers who love them. That's ok, even though I'm a purist who just likes a 'cuppa' coffee...no flavors, milk or foam please. All of which leads me to recall the way coffee making has evolved from the earliest methods. Probably the very earliest was a simple pot in which water and coffee grounds were brought to a rolling boil. The expertise of the cook determined how long it boiled before removing from the heat. That's when a little cold water was poured in, which (theoretically) "settled" the grounds. Then came the percolator, then the two-piece pot, then the electric and then, horror of horrors, - thft ;n«tjint Yeeh. All the way up to now, when
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A review (Continued from page 2) the topics do tend to serve as reminders of our mortality. Fortunately, the complexity and wisdom of the characters prevent the show from being depressing. Because of the versatility of Mr. Bass' vocal range, each character has a distinct voice. In the telling of one fable, he gives the portrayal of a frail, elderly woman, whose vocal qualities reflect a lifetime of bittersweet experience. Every now and then during the show I would catch myBelf realizing that the character I was watching was not a person, but indeed a puppet. Their movements mimicked human gestures precisely; I watched their movable mouths during the dialogue, not Mr. Bass', even though his face usually was in plain sight. It took httle effort to 'play along" vrith the idea of Mr. Bass' puppets as real characters. The messages came through as convincing as any performance by actors. Credit must be attributed to the puppets' delicate design and Mr. Bass' writing and dexterity. He has won international awards for his puppetry and tours his productions worldwide.
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Honoring old traditions and developing new ones often go hand in hand at Friedel Jewish Academy. Next Wednesday, for example, Friedel students will present a talent show sponsored by the PTO. Deanne LeMaistre, PTO co-chairman, said the Academy-sponsored talent shows regularly in the past, but not in recent years. She said several students requested the opportunity to spotlight their individual abilities again. "With our event next week, we hope to see the talent show become a renewed tradition at the Academy,' she said. The performances will take place in the Central Commons Room Feb. 2&, from 1 to 3 p.m. In addition' to Friedel parents, students from the JCC Preschool have been invited to attend. Calling Klndergartners The Academy's first Kindergarten Roundup is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 29, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Other Roundup sessions will be Wednesday, March 20; Tuesday, April 30; and Friday, May 31. , At Kindergarten Roundup, children and parents will have an opportunity to tour the Academy, enjoy a sample of the Friedel experience, and share a light lunch, according to Joel Rich, chairman of the FJA Board of Directors. Parents will be encouraged to ask questions about the Academy's philosophy, curriculum, and extra curricular activities, he said. Call Friedel at 334-0517 to make a reservations for Kindergarten Roundup or to obtain information about registration. Trees and Tradition Friedel students celebrated Tu BiShvat with a lively Spirit Day that featured lessons in science and civics, experiences based on Hebrew language and Jewish observances, and opportunities for selfexpression and fun.
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A presentation on Omaha's new recycling plan opened the day. Paul Dunn, a Mayor's representative, spoke on the process of recycUng and on ways that Omaha makes use of recycled materials. Following his remarks, students decorated boxes to be placed in each classroom f6r the purpose of collectii\g recyclables. They made use of previously collected clean garbage—fluch as newspapers, plastic containers, and cans—to design a mural and sculptures.
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Planting seeds with teacher Barb Sather are, from left: Yuliy Pisetsky, Holden Richbell, Arieb Bloom, Renata Yurikov and Elizabeth Cody.
a sniack of the fruits associated wiih it. They planted seeds which they will nurture in their classrooms as a means of observing the process of growth. One highlight of the day was the reading of Shel Silverstein's book "The Giving Tree" in the original Hebrew. Afterward, students took two key Hebrew words associated with Tu BiShvat, prepared skits based on these words, and acted out the skits while their classmates videotaped the presentations. Teacher Lionel Wolberger called this particular undertaking "one example of the child-centered, creative activities that make for an unsurpassable learning environment here at the Academy."
Students marked the Tu BiShvat tradition of saying "happy birthday to the trees." Thiey delved into Dr. Wolberger said he will nominate this activity the importance of trees by brainstorming, watching a film, and looking up references in the Torah. for the Excellence in Education Awards presented They sang songs related to the holiday and shared I annually by Omaha's Bureau of Jewish Education.
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Sarah Grossman, daui^ter of Maiy and Alex Grossman, has been! awarded three gold| medals for speed skatin in the 1996 Cornhuskerl Winter Games. She com-l peted in the 100-meter,| 200-meter and 400-meterl events in the women's! division, age 8-11. She also recently competed in the Omahal Winterfest Figure I Skating Competition,' Sarah Grossman where she placed second
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The staff at Torah Tots Preschool has announced an open house Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m., for i>arentB of preschool children ages 2-4. The evening will include ^ sampling of the variety of activities that Torah Tots offers—printing with potatoes, sorted and graphed pasta shapes, or creating a pointillistic masterpiece with Q-tips. These are just a few of the learning experiences the children at Torah Tots are involved in. "Using a hands-on approach to learning, tl^e preschoolers are engaged in learning the alphabet letters, math concepts and a variety of Science and Social Studies topics,' said teacher Beth O'Neill. "A recent day saw the students gluing rice to Red in Juvenile Freestyle, first in Juvenile Figures and *R's,' thereby creating a tactile form of the letter. first in Pox Trot Solo Dance. She will travel to Ten minutes later, the class was scurrying around Kansas City to compete in the Heart of America the room using a non-standard measure to find out Skating Competition. how long classroom objects were," Mrs. O'Neill Sarah, a fifth-grade student at Ponca Elementary explained. The day closed with a discussion on denSchool, is the granddaughter of Miriam Grossman. tal health and how to care for teeth, she concluded. For more information or reservations, call Mrs. Jay Lewis, son of Rocky and Marshall Lewis of Omaha, has been select- O'Neill or Mrs. Katzman at 697-1124. ed to attend The National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C., from tliaci rinirnan March 19-24. Teen Connection recently finished another great The Conference is a leadership development program called 'Cinema Sunday." There were 12 program for high school who attended, watched movies and had snacks. So students who have far, these programs have been a lot of fun and I'm demonstrated leadership sure they will continue to be. The next program is called "Mall Madness" potential and scholastic (watch mail for details). The event is March 17 at Jay Lewis merit. A junior at Burke High School, Jay will be among Oak View Mall. Cost is $5 per person. Each partici350 outstanding National Scholars attending the pant will put his/her name, along with some interconference from across America, the announcement ests, on a card and into a hat. Everyone will select one card and buy a gift for the person with the $5. stated. At the conclusion of the program, everyone will Patricia "Cookie" Katskee, Bryan Middle meet, exchange gifts and eat lunch in the food School assistant principal in the Omaha Public court! Trust me, you definitely don't want to miss School District, has been named the 1996 assistant this program. For information about Teen Connection, call principal of the year for the state of Nebraska. A plaque was presented to her'at an all-school assem- Rachel Shkolnick at 334-6470. bly program. She is a member of the South Omaha Optimist and participates in the Police Ride Along program. Last year, she was honored by the GI Forum for her commitment to children, school and community, according to the announcement.
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David Kricsfeld, son of Cheryl and Barry Kricsfeld, has been elected president of Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Fla. Cantor Leo Fettman has returned to Omaha from Hawaii to resume his duties as acting Rabbi for Beth Israel Synagogue. The Kona Beth Shalom Congregation had selected^the Cantor to teach a winter intersession in Kailua-Kona. He also conducted a family shabbaton at the Kona Surf Resort, and counseled families. In addition, Cantor Fettman was invited to speak to the Unitarian Fellowship in Keaau Unit Church. His wife, Annette, accompanied him and served as guide and chef.
The Greater Omaha Branch of the American Association of University Women has announced it will sponsor a Mentoring Round Table to bring together local organizations who have already established mentoring programs for girls and young women. The event will be held Feb. 29, 7 to 9:30 p.m., at the Douglas County Extension office, 8016 W. Center Rd. For information, call Nancy Wolf at 330-6736, or Patricia Funk at 571-4506.'
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Drivers Education classes offered at the JCC Driver^ Education clauses will be held at the Jewish Community Center Monday, March 18, and Tuesdayi March 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. The classes will include four lessons of one-andonephalf hours each of instruction behind the wheel. The student and instructior will be the only people in the car. 1
Cost is $175 for members, $200 for non-membem. Also, $20 non-refundable fee will be kept for any cancellations or withdrawals. |^ Registration and fees must be submitted by March 15 to: Member Services, Jewish Community Center, 333 So. 132nd St., Omaha, NE 68154. Class space is limited. [ For infoitmalion, call Aloti Mor, seniqr high director, 334-6404.
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A Purim family dinner, hosted by Chabad House, has been planned for members of the Omaha Jewish Community. The event will be Purim Tuesday, March 5, 6 p.m., at the iJewish Community Center. i "Purim is a celebration of friendship, family and joy. This event is a reflection of these values and their expression," said Shani Katzman, coordinator of the dinner. "We look forward to welcoming adults and children of all" ages for a helathy dose of Purim fun," she added. The party will include a buffet dinner, hamontashein, refreshments, music, dancing and a costume contest. Everyone is encouraged to come in costume. Cost is $9 for single; $18 per couple; and $25 per family. "For part of the evening,, a special program will be held separately for children," Mrs. Katzman concluded. ' For information, call Allen at 697-1124.
' By Danny Sie^el When cleaning out the closet, and selecting clothes to give away, recite some formula such as, 1 am now about to perform the Mitzvah of providing clothes for those in need of them." If you have children, make sure they are aware that this is a specific and important Mitzvah stretching back many centuries in Jewish tradition and not just a 'something or other" we do now and again. ' Also, it is important, on occasion, to give away clothes that we would still use. i
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