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Suicide bombers terrorize Israel Chabad House responds The recent bombing in Jerusalem has shaken Jews and non-Jews throughout the world. In the aftermath of such.destruction and sorrow, many seek an avenue of expression and response. Chabad House is determined to respond with actions of goodness and kindness. "A little light dispels much darkness,' said Rabbi Mendel Katzman of Chabad House. "We need to intensify our efforts to bring more good into the world. Thus evil will ultimately be wiped out." The Omaha Chabad House is working to bring the observances and celebrations for Purim to as many Jews as possible. Volunteers will literally "comb" the states of Nebraska, Iowa, and So. Dakota, to bring joy, hamantaahen and the traditional food gifts and Purim gear. They will visit the penitentiary in Yankton, S.D., the communities of Vermillion, S.D., Sioux City, Iowa, Lincoln and Beatrice and many other towns in between.
AJC "heartsick"
The American Jewish Congress is heartsick over the suffering during the outrageous wave of bombings. It is bitterly ironic that innocent Israelis are being slaughtered for the vcgy reason that their government is engaged in a peace process that holds out so much promise. The peace process clearly remains our best hope and must be preserved. But in the light of recent events, the parties that have a stake in the success of that process must take stock of the efiTectiveness of the course they have been pursuing thus far. It is inconceivable to continue business as usual following the shock of the repeated terrorist attacks during the past few days.
Orthodox urge revaluation "The Orthodox Union joins in President Ezer Weizman's call for a strategic reevaluation of the peace process.' said Mandell I. Ganchrow, MD, president of the OU. 'In view of the fact that the terrorist bombing of Tel Aviv is the fourth murderous attack in one week, causing such horrible loss of life, it is time for the Government of Israel to take a hard look at how to proceed. "It is impossible to put into words our sense of shock and horror and nothing can dampen our sorrow and sense of loes. The Union also has called upon its congregations to respond to the grief of Jews worldwide at the ongoing terrorist murders in Israel. In echoing the call of the Israeli Chief Rabbinate the OU encourages the community to fulfill all the mitzvoth (observances) of Purim day but with a diminished sense of celebration.
Cabinet adopts plan JERUSALEM (JTA) —At an emergency session Monday, the Israeli Cabinet decided to create a new anti-terror command to combat Islamic extremists. The command will be headed by Ami Ayalon, the newly appointed head of the Shin Bet, Israel's domestic security agency, and will include top army and intelligence officials. The dedsion to create the command was accompanied by a Mcond Cabinet resolution that claimed that Israel had the right to enter Polaitinian lelfrule arsM to round up militants. In addition, the Cabinet approved the creation of a special forte of 600 security guards to protect public buses. The guards will be drawn from former membert of Israel Defense Force combat uniti. The plan ii to deploy additional police and security rsinforoements in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
Israeli official calms Jewish community
Editorial Erase fear Shimon Peres' "New Middle East,' a Middle East of open borders and the free flow of people and ideas now Ues buried in the rubble of bus #18 in Jerusalem, and in the shards of glass and debris of DizengoffSt. in Tel Aviv. It is a casualty along with the charred and dismembered bodies so heartlessly and evilly destroyed by the "martyrs' of Hamas. For now, the Peres vision has been replaced by the decision to absolutely separate Israel from the Palestinians—a policy favored by the late Yitzhak Rabin but not shared by the dreamy idealism of Peres. But politics and policy are not what one feels on these terrible days in the life of the Jewish people. The tragedies struck at more than Israel—they were aimed at the Jewish people—^those here and those in the diaspora. Rather what one feels is a deep sadness and a great anger. An anger that not a single Islamic religious leader has seen fit to condemn these outrages committed in the name of religion. An anger at the insensitive and mindless CNN anchor who spoke of the bombings as "tit for tat' as if this were some kind of child's play on the school yard. And yes, there is anger that a peace in which we had invested so much hope was blown apart by so much venality and barbarity. Israel will defeat terror in the end as we have defeated the Arabs in the past. But I fear that we have not yet paid the full price for the victory. That price will be paid by innocent IsraeUs no matter who is prime minister and no matter who controls the government. This past Shabbat was Shabbat Zachor, when we are told to remember Amalek. The need to remember is emphasized by adding the phrase "do not forget." Why remember Amalek above all other enemies of Israel, and why is.Shabbat Zachor read before Purim? According to Midrash, Amalek was the ancestor of Haman, but we remember him firstly because he attacked the weak, the tired, the stragglers in the Israeli columns marching toward the promised land. These attacks were after he had been defeated in battle—Amalek killed for the sheer sake of killing. So, too, is it with Hamas and the Islamic Jihad. Long after they are gone, they will, like Amalek, be remembered as the incarnation of evil. These are troubling days for Israel, for Jews the world over. They are days when despite our differences, we must stand together, be together and not let fear direct our hearts and our minds.
UAHC and ARZA "horrified"
The Reform Jewish Community is horrified to learn of yet another act of terror against the people of Unel, and offer our condolences to the families of those who were killed in the latest bombing in Tel Aviv. We call upon the Congress of the United States to take immediate action on the Omnibus Antiterrorism Bill. We urge the Palestinian Authority to lake immediate and decisive action to stop these terrorist outrages and to use all meant at iti ditpotal to bring to justice the perpetrator* of theie crimM and those groups and individuals who support them.
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Arthur Avnon (left) Consul General, Consulate General of Israel, Chicago, and Bob Wolfson, ADIVCRC executive director. By Morris Maline Israel's Consul General in Chicago calmed the fears of the Omaha Jewish community this week with the assertion that "This too shall pass." In an interview with the Jewish Press and in a talk to members of the community, Arthur Avnon presented a perspective on the current wave of terrorism. He said alarming television photos and accounts of the attacks understandably should bring about a reaction of outrage and concern for safety. However, he explained that Israel had faced the bombing of airplanes, embassies, and even kidnapping of school children - overcoming all of these terrorist actions. "Israel is still the safest place to visit and those who are planning trips should understand that security measures will be in place immediately.' Meanwhile, comment also was provided by Tom Fellman, president, Jewish Federation of Omaha, and Howard Bloom, executive director: Tom Fellman: "While we were celebrating Purim, the holiday which celebrates the overthrow of Haman, our people are going about the business of living, many of our brothers and sisters are being needlessly murdered in the streets of Israel. "So many times we have watched loved ones struck down in the prime of their life, but until it is one of our own, we will never really know the pain. Our hearts cry for those who have died and for their families who have lost their loved ones Our hearts are heavy with prayer for those suffering families. Still, our people continue to endure so much! 'One must only know that, as a people, we will stand together and be there for the familip° "f this tragedy. As time passes, we must contii'uo 'ir devotion to the people and Stat« of Israel b> unveling to Israel and remaining strong in our support of Israel and Jews throughout our troubled but wonderful world.' Howard Bloom: "We Jews must now set aside our political difference* and support the Israeli government in its efforts to eradicate terrorism by whatever means necesoary. "Israeli* have bom an enormous price for continuing the peace process begun on the White House lawn in 1993. 'It remains now for Yasser Arafat to take the ini tiative and totally suppress those fanatics who would undermine the progress that has been made.*
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COUltTNEY SARA RACINES NOGG I Services for Courtneir Nogg, 19, were held March 4 at Temple IsrAel. Burial was at Temple Israel Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Alan and Sandy i Nogg; a brother, Phillip Bahar; grandmo'ther, Mrs. E.A. Nogg; and auiits, uncles and cousins. Memorials may be made to the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home, Temple Israel or Tufts University. PAUL KRASNE Services for Paul Krasne were held March .'> at Kislier Fiirni-Cemetery He died March :? iit the age iif76. Sur\'ivi)rs include a brother, Leonard Krasne: ii sister, Rhoda Milder; and nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to fcharily of choice. MARTIN GOODMAN Word has been received of the death of Martin Goodman of Los Angeles, formerly of Omaha. He died March 5 at the age of 73. Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn Foster and Maria Hochevar; a son, Steve, all of California; and two brothers, Harold and Danny, both of Omaha.
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7023 Cam Street, Omaha 68132 556-6536 FRTOAY: Shabbat evening service, 8:16 p.m. Rabbi Azriel, Rabbi Stiel and Cantor Contzius will officiate. Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks will speak on "Mining for Gold." The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by the Temple Sisterhood in honor of the 50th anniversary of the ordination of Rabbi Brooks. 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. SUNDAY: Morning chapel prayer service, 9:15 a.m. This service gives members of the congregation an additional opportunity to pray and recide Kaddish. Men's Club Brunch--10 a.m. Eddie Staton, president of MADD Dads, will speak. Traditional lox'and bagels will be served. Cost is $3 for nonmembers. , B'nai Mitzvah Tony Endelman, son of Penny and Randy Endelman, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah at the Shabbat morning service Saturday. Anne Rose Muskin, daughter of Mary-Beth and Bruce Muskin, will celebrate her Bi.t Mitzvah at the Shabbat morning service Saturday, March 16. Adult Education Monday: "It Seems to Me," at noon, led by Rabbi Emeritus Sidney H. Brooks. Tuesday: Post Adult B'nai Mitzvah, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Beyond Midrash, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., led by Don Schwartz. "TOW" Torah on Wheels (TOW) will be held Tuesday from noon to 1:15 p.m., at 9290 W. Dodge Rd. Hosts are Angela and Stan Kreiger. Reservations are required. Call the Temple office at 556-6536. New York Temple Deli Night The annual New York Temple Deli Night, spon; sored by Temple Israel's Men's Club and Sisterhood, will be held Sunday, March 31. There will be two seatings, one at 5 p.m. and one at 5:30 p.m. Take-out orders will also be available. For reservations, call the Temple ofTice.
CHABAD HOUSE 1322 So. 119th St. 697-1124 iTURDAY: Davening iÂť at 9:30 a.m., followed by Kiddush. SUNDAY: Davening is at 9:30 a.m. Talmud Classes Talmud class, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Advanced Talmud, 12 p.m. Thursday. Chumash Class Chumash class for adults, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Yiddish "Hooked on Yiddish" lessons Wednebdays, 7 p.m. English "Think Jewish and speak English' classes on Jewish topics for new Americans, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at Chabad House.
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14S06 California, Omaha. 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: Fellowship Shabbat, 7:30 p.m. The event is for Jewish and non-Jewish families for a traditional Friday evening Sabbath with explanations of the sei;vice and tours of the synagogue. SATURDAY: Services at 9:30 a.m. Kiddush following services. Devar Torah will be given by David Skid. Beth El will honor, with a special kippah, those who have been attending weekday services on a regular basis. 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. K'tantan meets the second and fourth Saturday at 11 a.m. Minha-Mn'ariv and Havdalah services, 6:05 p.m. SUNDAY; Services sfart nt 9 a.m. USY/Kadimah Purim Extravaganza, 11:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tlie annual Purim carnival will fea ture lunch, games, prizes and a silent auction. WEEKDAYS: Services at 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 phi. Judaica Shop Open Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m. to noon; or by appointment. Emet VEmunah Study Group The group, which defines the philosophy of Conservative Judaism, led by Rabbi Drazen, continues Sunday, March 17, 10 a.m., in the social hall. The class can also be attended Saturday mnnung after services March 16. For information, call the synagogue. Bar Mitzvah Zachary Goodside, son of Ronald and Joy Goodside, will become a Bar Mitzvah at Minha/Ma'ariv services Saturday evening, March 16.
1602 No. 52nd St, Omaha, 556-6288 Services are conducted by Cantor Leo Fettman. OfBce 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 6:06 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 6:05 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 6:05 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Services at 7 a.m. and 6:05 p.m. Lunch & Learn Wedfiesday at 11:45 a.m. with Rabbi Kaye. Call the office for location. Practical Judaism A cliiss with Rabbi Kaye Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the s>'nagogue. Gemorah Clans Thursday, 7:30 p.m.. nt the home of Rabhi niu! Mrs. Kaye, 12237 Turner Cir., Bellevup. Rosh Chodesh Luncheon A luncheon, honoring four dedicated members for their continued service to the synagogue, will be held Saturday, March 16. Cost is $5 for adults; $3 for children ages 2-12; and $1.50 for children under age 2. Reservations are needed. 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.
ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME SATURDAY: Services start at 9 a.m. in the Goldsten Chapel. Members of the community are invited to join residents for the service and the Kiddush following.
TIFERETH ISRAEL 3219 Sheridan Blvd., Lincohi, 423-8569 Services, are conducted by Rabbi Stanley M. Rosenbaum. Minyans on Mondays and Thursdays, 7:15 a.m. FRTOAY: Early family service, 6:15 p.m. Services, 8 p.m. Oneg Shabbat hosted by Donna and Alan Hersch. SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m.; Jr. Congregation, 10:15 a.m.
B'NAI ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE RECONSTRUCTIONIST CONGREGATION 618 Mynster St, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503 322-4705-Synaeogue 697-1660-Rabbi Ehrenstein FRIDAY: Shabbat services are held every Friday at 7.30 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Ehrenstein and 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.
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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: Family services, 7:30 p.m., at the Second Unitarian Church, 3012 So. 119th St., Omaha. Purim will be observed and everyone is welcome. Costumes are encouraged for children and optional for adults. SUNDAY: Reconstructionist Cooperative Religious School, 10a.m. to noon, West Side Community Education Center, 108th and Grover. (use rear parking lot)
Bat Mitzvah Anne Muskin, daughter of Mary-Beth and Bruce Muskin, will. become a Bat Mitzvah j Saturday, March 16, at| Temple Israel. A seventh-grade honor I student at Beveridgel Middle School, she ei\jo3r81 Softball, dance, singing, and her involvement in local theater and opera. She is presently involved ^ with the Omaha Public Schools mini singers. Sheis also a volunteer at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home, Anne has a sister, Emily, and a brother, Zachary Grandparents are Betsy and Art Davidson and Bettie and Stuart Muskin. Great-grandmother is Lena Grossman.
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The Davis Family Institute for Jewish Educators T,emt)le Israel's Scholar-in Residence Dr. Mark 'is a program of educational enrichmentiand enhancement for teachers in Omaha's Jewish Washofsky will be the schools. The first group of teachers will begin the lecturer at three sessions program in the fall of 1996. ',the weekend of March 15 The entire program is being made possible ton. through a generous grant from Mr. Pennie Z. For the past 11 years, Davis, who 'wanted to do something special for our Dr. Washofsky has been own teachers." Associate Professor of ' The Davis Institute is being developed in the Rabbinics, Hebrew Bureau of Jewish Education, and is "geared to ;Union College-Jewish enhance and improve the skills of our own dedicatInstitute of Religion in ed teachers," said Susan A. Drazen, executive Cincinnati, Ohio. He is director of the Bureau of Jewish Education. "I have also co-chairman of the dreamed of creating this sort of a program, and Central Conference of Mr. Davis has made it possible. Teachers will be American Rabbis' Dr. Mark Washofsky recommended to the program by their own educaCommittee on Responsa and serves on its Committee on Reform Jewish tional director. Program participants will need to be committed to a serious course of study," she practices. The schedule is:, Friday, March 15, 8:15 p.m., Temple Israel's added. "We think this is a marvelous opportunity for our 56th Annual Charles and Jae Rosenstock Institute on Judaism for Clergy; Dr. Washofsky will speak teachers, and for our schools," said Mark Levy, the on "Shabbat; A Taste of the World to Come," an education director of the United Talmud Torah of exploration of the purpose and meaning of Shabbat Omaha. "Since coming to Omaha, I have been impressed by the dedication of our faculty. This is in Jewish tradition. An Oneg Shabbat follows. Saturday, March 16, 3:30 p.m., "To Remember a chance to give something to them." Ann Kibel Schwartz of Temple Israel and Dr. and To Keep; To Honor and To Delight," How the Marty Rosenberg of the Reconstructionist rabbis constructed a day of holiness in response to • the commandment to sanctify the seventh day. Cooperative Religious School agreed. "We are making an investment in our teachers, and in turn an Havdalah follows. Sunday, March 17, 10 a.m., "Shabbat in Our investment in our schools and the education of our . Lives," some Reform responsa on how to make children. How can we go wrong?" The course will run for a year, with semi'-monthroom for Shabbat in our community and personal lives. The events are open to the community and ly sessions during the school year. Participants will have the opportunity for exposure to the there is no charge. Writing from a Reform Jewish perspective. Dr. newest trends in education today, as well as a proWashofsky's numerous articles, papers, and gram of Judaica study. After completing the first .reviews have addressed such topics as abortion, the year of the program, teachers will return to their right t6 die, AIDS, intermarriage, conversion, own schools as mentor teachers, to share their halacha, and morality. His most recent book will be expertise with the rest of the staff. The Institute Steering Committee has created •published soon by the UAHC Press. Dr. Washofsky was bom in New Orleans in 1952 the program outline, and is developing the course and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of study. Steering Committee members are: Mrs. of Alabama in 1974. He earned his rabbinic ordina- Drazen; Dr. Richard Freund, University of Nebras(Continued on page 6) .tion in 1980 from HUCJIR and his Ph.D. in 1987.
Letters to the Editor To the Editor I have written frequently for the Jewish Press regarding matters that I believe are important to the Jewish community. I recently returned from a United Jewish Appeal Mission to Israel and returned with an even greater commitment and inspiration for our homeland. I had the opportunity to meet other professional religious leaders and lay people who have an uhdaunting support for Israel. If there is nothing else that someone can take from this article, it is the fact that we need to continue to support organizations like the UJA so that the good work they do will continue. It had been 19 years since our oldest son. Josh, was born in Israel and I had a chance to return. The opportunity to remain in Jerusalem, to study, pray and visit, was inspirational and overwhelming. The one element that was the most impressive, in spite of the reports about Rabin's assassination, is the cooperation that Israelis have for each other. In spite of the attempts by many to polarize religious and non-religious, I had the opportunity to see the opposite. I visited an institution whose exclusive goal was to provide services for the developmentally delayed in Israel. I watched how they use horseback riding to motivate autistic and brain damaged children. I spoke with professionals in a half-way house for abused children. 1 visited a home for battered women. Israelis, regardless of religious denomina-
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tions and commitment, work together to help children and families. I had a unique opportunity to teach for the school of Social Work at the Hebrew University about Psychotherapy for children. Here I saw Israelis and Arabs studying together. Regardless of religious commitments and practices, the students have a dream of helping the unfortunate. But of course, the most impressive were the Yeshivas, the University and Trade School that I visited. Regardless of their "headcover," theology or religious practices, Israelis were studying and working together in order to create a stronger more meaningful Israel. In spite of the picture we sometimes read about, I believe the optimistic constructive attitude and practices of the vast m^ority of Israelis, in spite of political differences, have not created a schism in the society that many would want to promote. My most moving and impressive religious/spiritual experience was learning with my son in Reishit Yerushalayim for an entire week. I saw so many handsome, young Jewish men and women in their schools committed to the study of Torah, committed to the perpetuation of their faith, committed to the continuity of our beautiful rituals. It was truly a blessing. Young people who grew up in the secular world like you and me; young people who are searching for greater meaning and direction in their lives; young people who want to reunite with their faith, their parents, their past. The opportunity to learn (Continued on page 12)
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Federation board accepts second stage of planning By Barbara Chandler ^Ctederation communications director At their February meeting, the Federation Board of Directors unanimously accepted part two of the Strategic Planning Committee's "Agenda for Renewal." This document, titled "Between Vision and Situation," identifies the gaps, or problejn areas, that need to be addressed in order to close the distance that exists between the vision and where the community is today. Marty Shukert presented the information to the board members. He discussed each of the six sections of the vision — Communal Directions, Internal Relations, External Relations, Israel, Human Resource Development and Financial Resource Development — providing examples of gaps and agendas for closing those gaps. ' Forrest Krutter, Chairman'of the Strategic Planning Committee explained that sub-committees will be working toward solutions which will be presented to the full committee and then to the Federation Board.' Two of the six planning subcommittees are meeting in March — Kivoonim, Communal Directions chaired'by Marty Shukert and Mishpacha, Internal Relations chaired by Steve Nogg. The other sub-committees will begin meeting in the next few months. Members of the sub-conmiittees will include those on the Strategic Planning Committee plus a number of individuals from Federation and Agency Boards as well as &6m Synagogue Boards. As the planning process continues, each of the subcommittees welcomes comments and questions irom members of the community and will do their best to respond promptly. Suggestion boxes for community input are located at the main desk and member services desk at the Jewish Community Center, and the Federation has estabUshed a telephone number, 334-6400, for comments and questions. Copies of the vision statement are available and may be picked up at the Federation office or requested by calling the Federation.
A personal message: To the Editor and members of the Omaha Jewish Community: I am writing to you simply to thank you for five wonderful years. For five years of support. For five yeara of involvement. For five years of growth. At the end of March, I will be leaving my position as Assistant Director of the Jewish Federation of Omaha. Together, we have accomplished a great deal. Some with ease, others with difficulty. But all with your support. For this I thank you. I could not have done my job-be it the Annual Campaign or strategic planning or the many other areas in which I am involved-without the dedication of you, the members of the Omaha Jewish Community. I implore you to continue to grow and to push ahead toward a proactive Jewish future. I encourage you to do so with the same enthusiasm and ruach which I have so often seen. And I join you in striving to reach ambitious goals. Goals which will maintain the Omaha Jewish community's place as one of the strongest and most cohesive in the country. Do this for yourselves. Do this for your children. Do this for our community. B' Shalom, Lori Rabb
Board of Directors Sylvia Waipiar, Vica Praaident; Slava Letringar, Traaaurar, Lao Mayanon, Sacratary; Cynthia EpaUin; SUTa Danon: Marci GeUnari Howard Kaplan; Sharyl Laa; Jane Ripa; Lloyd RoiUtein: Al'in Roaa; Roae Schupack; Prad Tichauar, Ban Wiaanun. Ediloriela aiprau the view of the wrUar eiui era not naeeaaerily rapnaantatWa of tha tlawa of tha Jawlah Praaa Board, tha Jawlah hdaretion of Omaha or the Omaha Jawlah Conununlty aa a whole. Ttia Jewlali Pnaa ta not raepouible for the Kaahruth of any yndDCI eraatabUaluaeat ^•tjijiei.f»i>Ji'«-Vjjmi-a: . „
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P^p (Continued from page 4) ' ka-Omaha; Mitzi Deloian, Westside Westside Community Schools; Pam DePorte, Omaha Public Schools; Phyllis Silberstein, Lincoln Public Schools; Elyce Azriel, Community Teacher, Bureau of Starting with the 1996-97 school year, Friedel I Jewish Educa|:ion; Michael Linn, Council BlufTs Jewish Academy will begin to incorporate the Vocational Development Center; and Beverly 'Invitation to Literacy" curriculum from HoughtonMaurer, former principal of the Jewish Community Mifflin into its academic program. ' Day School of Central Virginia. , This award-winning curriciilum, which totally Mr. Lpvy, MB. Schwartz, Dr. Rosenberg and Mrs. integrates all subjects, builds on and strengthens Mona Peterson of the Friedel Jewish Academy the concept of individualized learnirig. I am serve as adjunct members of the committee. extremely excited about this new curriculum, as it is my feeling that individualized learning is one of the most important advantages of a Friedel education. Through the new curriculum, students experience the best of literature, including books which have received the acclaimed Caldecott and Newberry By Jessie Krieger awards. While it is a curriculum that emphasizes The Omaha Temple Youth Group (OTYG) recent- such basic skills as phonics, reading and writing, it ly held its annual spaghetti dinner, a fund-raiser to also offers enhancement and enrichment in every help sponsor Camp Rainbow, a camp for seriously subject. It lends itself beautifully to the multi-age •ill children. learning environment and provides a range of Included in the event was an auction, with all methods for evaluating students' progress. items donated. Also, all the food was donated. Computers for Everyone OTYG raised over $2,000 for the camp. Other academic news at Friedel involves the Other activities OTYG has been involved in was a 'expansion of our computer program.How proud we "bowling extravaganza," followed by lunch and dis- are that we already have one computer to every cussion of upcoming programs; and a four-day ski four students! Our students are utilizing the comtrip to Breckenridge, Colo. puters for research, for getting on the Internet, and for working on HyperStudio projects. One of our goals for the coming school year is to develop a program that includes keyboarding, UJA/Federation Campaign Update advanced research, and publishing a student-run school newspaper. Mitzvot & Fun On Tuesday, our students experienced the full breadth and depth of Purim, thanks to a program arranged by Judaic Studies teacher Scott Littky. Merrymaking began early, with students arriving at school in costumes and masks. They listened attentively to the reading of the entire Megillat Ester and they thoroughly enjoyed noise-making with their groggers at the appropriate times. Larry Moldo, Beth El's ritual director, visited the S2.880.000 Academy, at Mr. Littky's invitation, to read the Scroll of Esther for us. 'The Megillat Ester celebrates an important example of Jewish survival against the odds," said Mr. Littky. I think it is wonderfully fitting that our students had an opportunity to hear the entire ,S2.§,milliQn Scroll of Esther as part of our rich curriculum of Jewish Studies." Following the Megillah, students performed mitzvot of charity and giving. First they exchanged treat bags filled with such goodies as animal crackers, raisins and hamantashen. Then they took bags of treats to the elderly residents of the Blumkin Home, where they entertained the residents with Purim songs. A number of students also recreated for the residents the songs and skits they had performed at Friedel's recent talent show. Kindergarten Roundups Set Our first Kindergarten Roundup was a huge success, and we look forward to three more: Wednesday, March 20; Tuesday, April 30; and Friday, May 31. * Set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the sessions will give children and parents an opportunity to tour the the Academy, participate in activities, and share a light lunch. For information, call Friedel at 334-0517.
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Jean Rozett (center), a resident of the Rose Blumkin Home, receives Purim-wishes and sweet treats from three Friedel students. From left: Avigail Katzman, Zev EisenbergKohll and Hamutal Ginsburg. ,
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Child Development Center Children from the Child Development Center at the Jewish Community Center have been celebrating Purim this week with several activities planned. In costume, they entertained in the auditorium with songs and skits. They then paraded the halls with more songs, and visited the residents at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. The events have taught them the true meaning of Purim and the true meaning of Mitzvahs!
From left: Rochcl Katzman, Audrey Gerber, Jenna Olsen, Mushka Katzman, Devora Katzman and Mrs. OTieil, teacher.
Dressed in costumes they made themselves.Torah Tots at Chabad House joined in celebrating Purim. They played Purim bingo, ate traditional food they had prepared, sang, danced, etc. They also learned the joyous Purim holiday is celebrated by reading the Megillah, a festive dinner, giving charity and sending food gifts to friends. In addition, they put pennies in the tzedakah box to give to those less fortunate.
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stationery is currently available at the The artwork of 70 Jewish students library. The tribute cards cost $10 for has been made into a mosaic wall i^hree, and the note cards are $10 for and placed on permanent display in ten. Proceeds from sales will provide the Children's Library, according to much-needed funds for the library, Nancy Rips, president of the library according to Edythe Wolf, librarian. board. The individual tiles in the Tiles by the following 70 students mosaic wall depict the students' comprise the mosaic wall: Seth favorite scenes-or memories-from Krasne, Eugene Elkin, Erin worlu of Jewish literature. Abramson, Nick Newman, Margaret "The many participants in this Terry, Ariel Friedman, J.J Friedman, project are proud of having develTzvi Friedman, Jennifer Cooper, oped a beautiful, permanent display. Shoshy Shrago, Danny Murow, Alex This is a display which not only Epstein, Rebekah Priluck, Shayna enhances the Jewish atmosphere in Kurland. our Children's Library, but one Also, Danny Raznick, Ben Delman, which will, we, hope, stimulate Nikita Vishnerskiy, Andrea Comisar, library use,' Mrs. Rips said. Emily Sternbprg, Terry Salmi, Valerie Referring to the mosaic wall ns "a Back row, from left: Kostya Etu8, YonI Drazen, Brandon Rich, Rosenberg, Stephanie ,Simon, Kyle reminder of the importance of pass- Shoshy Shrago, Renata Yuriliov and Yuliy Pisetsky, Middle row, from Drexler, Alison Goldfein, Michael ing on, through books, our wonder-i left: Hamutal Ginsburg, Rachel Katzman, Ariel Shukert, Jeremy Fineman, Rachel Katzman, Allison ful Jewish heritage," Mrs. Rips Simon, Kseniya Bublikova, Joel LeMaistre. Levinger, Kseniya Bublikova, Leanne expressed the library's gratitude to Front row: Rebecca Priluck and Avigail Katzman. Harris, Ariel Shukert, Alex Bloom, the MurraJ H. & Sharee C. Yuliy Pisetsky, Rebecca Smedlund, Matthew Newman Supporting Foundation and the Esther and Council Bluffs. Their assignment was to cre- King, Alex Clark, Rebekah Phillips, Anna Clark, K. Newman/Carol Kully Newman Foundation for ate a picture, scene, or memory from a favorite Eli Bloom, Gal Tsabari, Sara Klein, Sara Schweid, providing the funds that made the project possi- Jewish book. More than 100 students responded. Jason Rich. ble. A committee of library board and staff members Plus, Jacob Friedman, Joel LeMaistre, Ben Known as "Jewish Literature through the Eyes selected the drawings they considered most Gerber, Jeremy Simon, Emily Giller, Vitally of Our Children," the project originated with applicable for the final phase of the project, which Tsyrlin, Jason Yale, William Goldfein, Trevor Gloria Kaslow, a past library board president. called for the young artiste to transfer their origi- Gerson, Alex Angalet, Kate Josephson, Emily Pam Friedlander, with the help of HoUie Fineman nal creations onto tile squares by using acrylic Gordon, Lindsay Belmont, Hamutal Ginsburg, Maggie Fried, Ryan Blumkin, Avigail Katzman, and Rebecca Bloom, carried the project to comple- paint. Following completion of the mosaic wall, color Brandon Rich, Nathan Fineman, Alexis Freeman, tion. The effort got underway in fall, 1994, with an photograjphs of it were used to design the cover Bradley Abramson, Renata Yurikov, Morgan invitation to students in grades pre-kindergarten of tribute cards and note cards. This handsome Martens, Micah Tuttle, Lauren Josephson, Lauren Colick, Kostya Etus, and Yoni Drazen. through six who attend Jewish schools in Omah.i
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AMIT Women and Friends will host its annual Mother-Father-Family luncheon banquet March 10 at Beth Israel Synagogue. Connie Kadish of Chicago, who is active in the Chicago Council, will speak. She is one of four generations of AMIT, and graduated from Brown University in _ .,,... „. . ^ ,. Connie Kadish Chinese studies. , Dr. Michael Yablonski will provide musical entertainment, accompanied by Marsha Landen. For reservations, call Reva Ruderman at 5536344.
By Carol Katzman . ' Ben Heisler, John Kolm, Keith Peltz and Dave Wine will be honored by Beth Israel Synagogue during a Rosh Chodesh luncheon Saturday, Mariih 16, following Shabbat morning services. These four men have shown their willingness to serve the synagogue for more than a hundred un tzveitzig yars,' 120 years combined. i Cost for th^ luncheon is $5 for adults; $3 for children ages 2-12; and $1.50 for children under age 2. Sheila Tomps is chairman. For reservations, call the Beth Israel office at 556-6288. No cancellations will be accepted after March 11. •
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Organizations YES YES will meet Monday at the JCC. "YES talk" discussion group, bingo and English class all start at 10:30 a.m. YES choral group will rehearse at 11 a.m., and perform at noon, following lunch. For transportation, call 330-4272. The Winna Vegas trip is Thursday, March 21. Reservation deadline is March 11. Cost is $5 and includes coach transportation, buffet lunch, coupon book and $5 rebate if you purchase $20 in chips or coins. If reservations were made in January, that is an automatic sign up. No refunds after March 11. WALK-IN DROP-IN Walk-In Drop-In will meet Thursday at the JCC. Larisa's exercise class starts at 10 a.m. Bingo will start at 10:30, and English class starts at 11. Bring a dairy sack lunch to eat at 11:30 a.m. At noon, the movie "A Little Princess" will be shown at the Blumkin Home. Popcorn will be served. VISIONS Visions will travel to Kansas City to view the Smithsonian exhibit Wednesday, April 24. Cost is $57 per person and includes deluxe motorcoach transportation, coffee, muffins and juice in the morning, a box lunch en route, all admission fees and tickets, a snack and movies on tour, dinner and cabaret entertainment at the Hotel Savoy. Transportation will depart from the JCC at 7 a.m. and return at approximately 10:30 p.m. Send reservation form with full payment (checks should be made out to Visions) by April 12 to Betty Sanford, 9205 Western Ave., #127, Omaha, NE 68114. For more information, call Margaret at 334-6521, or Harry Alloy at 551-6871. Visions presents a Wisconsin Dells vacation from June 17-20. Cost is $359 per person double occupancy, or $445 single occupancy. Trip includes deluxe coach transportation, three nights accommodations, two nights at Wisconsin Dells, one night in Dubuque, Iowa, three evening meals, seven shows and attractions, free time in Amnna, Iowa, entertainment on the bus, a professional escort and more. Send reservation application with $50 deposit (make checks payable to Visions) as soon as possible to Betty Sanford, 9205 Western Ave., #127, Omaha, NE 68114.
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Yachad youth group By Carol Katzman ; Linda Novak has been hired to staff Yachad, a youth group for Jewish teens and young adults with special needs, announced Rabbi Allan Gonsher. Though founded nationally by NCSY, the National Conference of Synagogue Youth, the youth group is open to anyone, regardless of synagogue affiliation. "Last summer I went to Israel on an NCSY trip with Yachad," said Jeffrey Steinberg. 'It was the greatest time I had in my life,' he added. The group will have its first meeting of the year Sunday, March 24, noon to 1 p.m., at Beth Israel Synagogue. A light lunch is planned, and parents are welcome at this "get-to-know-you" meeting. Ms. Novak is a long-time community volunteer and an experienced teacher. She holds a B.S. in Sociology and Family Counseling and an M.S. in Elementary and Special Education from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Working with people of special needs for more than 25 years, Ms. Novak's experience ranges from supervising a sheltered workshop for adults to teaching elementary-aged multi-handicapped students. She has taught religious school for temple Israel and is a former Special Needs Teacher for the Bureau of Jewish Education. Currently, Ms. Novak works for the Ralston Public Schools as a Resource Teacher and continued to do private tutoring and diagnostic testing of students with possible learning problems. Yachad has been funded in the past with grants from the EK Newman Foundation of the Jewish Federation Foundation. For information and reservations, call Ms. Novak at 493-8575.
Beth El Minyannaires To become a Beth El Minyannaire, attendance is required at week day services on a regular basis,strictly to help Beth El have a minyan. Those receiving first-time Minyannaires kippah March 9 are: Mark Levy, Bess Nogg, Jerry Sadofsky and Sol Schwartz. Those receiving second Minyannaires kippah are: Gail Abramson, Marvin Abramsqn, Gerald Bernstien, Rose Davis, Semyon Mogilevsky, Nancy Rips and Stanley Silverman. Many more Beth El members have received kippot in the past and a number of them are working towards second and third kippot. Eligible for a second kippah afler 1996 are: Allen Chandler, Jack Epstein, Joe Guss,. Irving Nogg, Lynn Reiner and Selma Sadofsky. . Eligible for a second kippah after 1997 are: David Chapman, Yoni Drazen, Phyllis Hoffman, Sheila Rosen and Steve Skid. Eligible for a third kippah ailer 1996 aie: Harold Cooperman, Saul Davis, Marcel Kahn, Seymour Katz, Donald Nogg, Harold Perelman, Phil Ratner, Stuart Simon and Norman Wohlner. Those who have just started the process of becoming a Beth El Minyannaire are: Barbara Chandler, Judy Cooper, Glen Fineman, David Finkle, Harold Gottlieb, Fred Kader, Shane Kotok, Jason Perelman, Sheldon Perelman, Steve Pitlor, Merle Potash and Nancy Skid. For more information, contact Rabbi Drazen or Larry Moldo.
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Births Dr. David and Carin Rosinsky announce the Feb. 21 birth of a daughter, Samantha Ryann. Grandparents are Dr. Blaine (Buddy) and Judy Hoffman and Richard and Doris Rosinsky. Debbie and Steve Trenton of Westwood, Kan., announce the Feb. 26 birth of a daughter, Emily Sarah. They also have a son, Andrew. Grandparents are Jan and Les Schneiderroan of Omaha and Carol and Cliff Trenton of Leawood, Kan. > Great-grandmother is Sally Ricks of Omaha. Debbie and Spencer Broolutein announce the Feb. 18 birth of a daughter, Leah Margaret. They also have a daughter, Marci. Grandparents are Marvin and the late Leah Brookstein and Rita and George Meister of Grand Forks, N.D,
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Looking at People . An interview Matthew A. Kurs president and chief executive officer Saint Joseph Hoapital Not counting the nuns, Matthew A, Kurs has held the longest tenure I as president and chief! executive officer of the[ 125-year-old Saint Joseph Hospital. And though he is Jewish, Mr. Kurs insists he couldn't be more comfortable than at the reins of the Catholic facility. In fact, he says he feels good knowing that nearly a dozen priests make rounds to the patients Matthew A. Kurs each dav "It rpally adds !> In: i(. i|M' onviroiimp.iU liprf in term? of caring," Ni: u I' , ,i'i siraiiEOr to relieion in both tliP prolessii)n;ii iinc; pprsnnal areas of his life. At age 16. ne stnnp<* working at the Long Island Jewish Medica) v faiprwhiie attencliiig Qiippns College. He worker! a.- ai. X-ray procediirp aid. messenger and orderl;, — among otheiT tilings, , i The hospital a.iministralors look a liking to him as lie pondered his career path "They asked me if 1 would be interested in hospital administration," he : recalled. "So I listened." The administrators offered to pay his way to graduate school at Yale University, where he earned a degree in hospital administration. Mr. Kurs. now 43, has acquired much experience since then "I've done Jewish, Episcopalian and Catholic," he said, recalling the hospitals for which he has worked as an administrator. He held his first CEO post at age 28 for an Episcopal hospital in New York. After a series of administrative jobs that landed him and his family in Florida and Coloriidg, he ended up in Omaha workinf for Saint Joseph Mr. Kurs was working for American Medical Inleniii.ional, the company that owned Saint Joseph, when he came to Omaha in 1988. He conducted a review of the hospital, which was experiencinp financial troubles, and the hospital asked him to stay. Thp hospital has since changed ownership, however, Mr. Kurs remained in control and kept it financially sound. .Mr. Kurs has stretched his religious interests and leadership talents outside his profession to Omaha's Jewish and secular communities. He serves as the co-chairman of the National Conference of Christians and Jews, a worldwide organization that joins with religious and community groups to encourage them to work together. Mr. Kurs, his wife, Sheila, and children, David and Michele, are members of Temple Israel. Mr. Kurs has channeled his fund-raising talents to many charities, including the Amei^can Heart Association's Heart Walk, the Omaha Symphony and the Salvation Army. He serves as the chairman of flnance for the Friends of Scouting, a local committee for Boy Scouts of America. For that work, he
Jewish Women International's annual donor luncheon will be held March 14 at noon at the home of Rosalie Greenspan, 8108 Howard. Cantor Erik Contzius will provide entertainment. For reservations, call Mrs. Greenspan at 3911964; Babe Arpnoff at 333-4S86; or Barbara Berenson at 333-4757.
recently receivM the Silyer Beaver Award — the highest honor the Boy Scouts organization gives to a local resident. Inside the workplace, Mr. Kurs said his experience with the Long Island Jewish Medical Center continues to influence him daily. He still speaks weekly to his mentor, Harold Light, now-retired executive vice president of the medical center. "Those are the people who helped estabUshed my values and work ethic," he said. "Their trust in me at that age was enormous,, and I think how they The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has announced treated mte in that facihty helped me deal with how that legendary artist and illustrator Norman I treat employees in management." Rockwell's Scout paintings will be exHibited in 17 He added, "I'm more comfortable in a religious cities throughout the nation in 1996. hospital because ofthe caring and empathy for the The tour's eighth stop will be in Omaha, and the patients that's given in a manner I was accustomed paintings will be on display to the general public to at Long Island Jewish Medical Center." March 8, 9 and 10, at the College of St. Mary/Hillmer Art Gallery, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to Lloyd E. Roitstein, Scout executive of the Mid-America Council, BSA. "We're very excited," he said. "These paintings are national treasiiros." • Joshua Grossman, a member of the Mite Junior Lancer travel hockey! team, scored a goal in the! final game of the Mitel Pro-Israel activism was moved into a new realm Hockey Tournament in! recently W'ith a launching of the CyberCenter for Vrioqua, Wise, to assist| Pro-Israel Activism. Created by the American in the win over Tomah, Israel Public Affairs Committee, this new Web Site Wise. The team placed' on the World Wide Web portion ofthe Internet is a pioneering step in pro-Israel electronic advocacy, second in the tournaaccording to the announcement. ment. The address is http://www.aipac.org. Users can Joshua, a fourth-grade j ( only access policy briefs and status updates on legstudent at King Science Center, is the son of Mary and Alex Grossman and islation effecting U.S.-Israel relations, but also take action using the tools provided on-line. the i;randson of Miriam Grossman and the late For information, contact Tara Sonddck at the Ignac Grossman AIPAC Southwest regional ofTire. 713-87MH91.
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Ozzie Nogg and Rita Paskowitz will IK ,'imun{; the storytellers for the ninth annual Storytelling Ke,?tival of Nebraska June 21-2,3. The event will be held at College of Saint Mary. For information, call 551 •4.532.
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The board of directors of Fleming Companies, Inc. (NYSE:FLM) has nominated Jack W. Baker as a director. Mr. Baker is president and CEO of Baker's Supermarkets of Omaha. He is also president, CEO and an owner of PDM, Inc. (a real estate development firm) and chairman of the Board of Governors of the Knights of Ak-SarBen. In addition, he served as chairman of the Gre-.'er Omaha Chamber of Cbmmerce in 1993 and vice chairman of the Food Marketing Institute from 1993-95. The Omaha Community Playhouse ha announced auditions will be held March 11 and 12, both at 7 p.m., for "Glass Menagerie. Needed are four adult actors—two women and two men. Production dates are April 26 through May 26. Purim Queen and King at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home were Clara Katz and Bill For information, call 553-4890. Lohrman.
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indy Itkin and Melissa Katzman lead serricea. Mr. Wolfson's talk followed a service led by onathan Broder, Melissa Katzman, Beth Shyken, bidy and Cory Itkin. Alon Mor, BBYO director, said the idea for the irogram was conceived Monday during school rhen BBYO members saw scenes of the tragedies in television. "They decided that BBYO should do lomething to demonstrate their concern for Israel knd that they should do something to come togethir as a community.' He said planning for the event continued until 10 t.m., Monday, and that calls were made to mem«rB oh Tuesday.
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itor's note: Amir is the 16-year-old broth-' er of Alon Mor and lives in Haifa, Israel. This week, like every year in Jewish society, we celebrate the holiday Purim. This year, one of the happiest holidays in the Jewish tradition was not celebrated. This year, instead pf going out and celebrating the holiday, we were staying home and crying overithe ones we lost these last two days. On Sunday, we all went to school dressed up in our costumes and masks. We had special carnivals . and activities all planned out, but this year these activities did not exist. A day which started out good in the morning, with kids dressing up, ended up bad with these sanpe kids wondering what happened and, after seeirilg the terrible pictures on the news, wondering holv someone could do such a thing, how' someone could kill so many innocent people. Only a week after the last bombing, 20 more Innocent people whose wish was to celebrate this happy holiday, died on the same bus that 25 people died on only a week before. The Chamas, a deadly terrorist group, shattered people's hopes of celebrating this happy holiday. . Nobody believed that it would happen in the heart of Jerusalem. One of the saddest stories from the bombing hap' pened to two people who a week earlier were saved from the. first bombing on "line 18" by missing the bus because they didn't wake up on time. This time they did wake up on time and the ending to their story was very sad. These bombings that took so many innocent lives are very hard to deal with. It takes days, weeks, months until some of the pain is eased. Only 36 hours passed and it all reoccurred. This time the Chamas sent one of its terrorists to one of Tel Aviv and Israel's main meeting places, Disingov Center, a building where 100,000 people go every day and a center which is known for its Purim celebrations. The people of Disingov Center decided that, although the terrible tragedy occurred only 24
By Amir Mor hours before, the center will be opened on Purim. They did not want to stop living their regular lives because of the Chamas. At 4 p.m., there were an estimated 200,000 people in the huge center. Nobody thought that in the large crowd there was a terrorist who in a couple of minutes would blow himself up, kijl 74 people and ii\jure over 100. Four girls who live on a kibbutz decided to go to Disingov and see what Purim is like in the big city. Three of the four girls were killed. It was really hard to see the one who survived apologizing to her three friends as they were buried and telling them that she was sorry that she couldn't join them. Disingov will never be the same. Wecan't beUeve that ayear-and-a-half ago, a couple of miles away from the center, the bus "line 5" exploded-probably the worst bombing attack we've ever had. The night of the recent bombing, the Israeli government met for an emergency meeting where Prime Minister Peres declared war on the C|iamas. A girl, about seventeen years old, was sitting on the crossing where the bombing took place hours before. The television reporter wanted to ask her some questions but she herself, like many Israelis, has many of her own questions. One of her many questions was, "Why does the Chamas hate the Israelis so much" and "Why are they killing so many innocent people." These groups do not want peace. They want to hurt us and they want to kill us. The night of the Tel Aviv bombing, I heard Prime Minister Peres speak and I have to say that many things he said touched me. But I think that the thing that hit me most were his final words. When he said that he and Israel, whether the Chamas likes it or not, are going to keep fighting until their goal is accomplished-the peace in Israel. This year, Purim was not celebrated but the Purim we had will always be remembered. Imanuel Rozen, one of the leading reporters in Israel, said that these 36 hours between the two
bombings were the hardest an(| saddest Israel has ever known. That is probably one of the unfortunate reasons why this year's Purim will be remembered. I When President Clinton spoke at Prime Minister Rabin's funeral, he ended by saying a phrase in Hebrew"Shaloip Chaver" '- goodbyefriend. I would like to end by saying "Shalom Chaverim" -goodbye friends.
Suicide forum to be held Jewish Family Service and the Omaha Synagogues have announced they will sponsor a community forum March 12, 7:30 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center. Professionals and some of those who have experienced the tragedy of suicide, will address the issues Involved in and resulting from suicide.
Letter to the Editor (Continued from page 4) with these bright, sophisticated, intelligent, friendly, young people was truly an inspiration. It gave me the courage to continue to perpetuate those values and beliefs and practices that we have created in Omaha, NE. A community of cooperation, respect and growth. My Israel trip helped me fortify my commitment to organizations like the UJA; to encourage others to support worthwhile organizations like the UJA. It helped me appreciate that the unity in the land of Israel is greater than the media would report. But most important, the Holiness and beauty of our homeland, specifically Jerusalem, has in 19 yecurs not lost its intensity for me. It has maintained its hold on the Jewish soul. I hope and pray that all who read this article will have similar opportunities to visit Israel, to learn in Israel, to pray in Israel and to bring that beauty back and share it with Jews in Omaha. Rabbi Allan M. Gonsher
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