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Yom Hashoah commemoration programs took place in Omaha and Lincoln this week reaching record numbers of Nebraskans. Top photos, from left, show Cantor Leo Fettman holding a memorial tablet sculpted by his wife, Annette. The tablet serves as a remembrance in that Cantor Fettman does not know where his parents are buried. At right are the memorial candles for the six million Jews who were killed in the Holocaust. Bottom photos, from left, show Sarah Bauman lighting a candle during the Nebraska Holocaust commemoration at the State Capitol. Leading the ceremony, at right, is Yale Gotsdiner, assisted by Marcia Kushner, chairman. In the photo at right, Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel is seated next to Eli and Ann Modenstein. Prof. Wiesel and Mr. Modenstein survived Auschwitz. (Story on page 7)
Barbara Chandler appointed assistant director
Jewish Family Service to sponsor dialogue with rabbis
Howard Bloom, Federation executive director, announced that Barbara By Alice Weisa, tIFS therapist Chandler, newly appointed Federation assistant . For the past five years, Jewish Family Service director, will have stafT has sponsored a panel of local rabbis to discuss varresponsibility for a num- ious issues. This year, the offering is a discussion ber of Federation pro- with the rabbis entitled 'Dialogue with Our Rabbis grams and services. on Real Life Family Issues." The the event will be held Tuesday, April 30, R<^^^^^B Among these are P ^^^^1 UJA/Federation Men's 7:30 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center, where \ ^^^^^H General Campaign and the Omaha-area pulpit rabbis will discuss family ^^^^^H Super Sunday, Planning and social issues confronting today's Jewish famiJ^^^^^ and Evaluation including lies. Topics may include teen depression and suiarbara Chandler the current Strategic cide, drug and alcohol usage, interfaith dating and Planning Process, Maimonides and Cardoxo aflini- marriBge, domestic violence, divorce, Jewish identity groups. Campaign Software, Personnel ty issues and economic hardships . Featured speakers are, in alphabetical order, Practices, Va'ad Hakashnit, Omaha's delegation to the Council of Jewish Federations General Rabbi Aryeh Azriel of Temple Israel, Rabbi Paul Assembly, and supervision of support staff. In Draien of Beth El, Rabbi Ruth Ehrenslein of Beyt Shalom and B'nai Israel, and Cantor Leo Fettman addition, Ms. Chandler will oversee the marketing of Beth Israel. The above placet of worship are coactivities of the Federation. sponsoring the event. Ms. Chandler reroarked, "During the past five Facilitator for the open-ended discussion will be years as the Federation's Communications Director, I have learned a great deal about our Dr. Stephen Skulsky, a clinical psychologist and a Jewish community, and I have had the pleasure of member of Jewish Family Service's Jewish Family working with many dedicated, creative, enthusias- Life Education committee. The event is free and open to the public. Child tic volunteers and professionals. I look forward to care for ages 18 months through six years will bo my new responsibilities and opportunities with anticipation. I see great promise for our Jewish provided free of charge. Space is limited, and advanced registration for child care is required by community and I feel that there is not a more April 29. rewarding professional experience than to work For further information, or to make a child care hand in hand with the people of the Omaha Jewish reservation, call 390-2024. oommunity.* i- • •Aui;L-i--3tJM£ijai-a^^"_Kf:ii;i5;iM»4U' -•
Generation to generation: A Men's Campaign event Rabbi. Mitchell Wohlberg will be the guest speaker at a Men'sl Intergenerationall Evening sponsored by I the 1996 UJA/Federation | Campaign to be held | Tuesday, May 7, 7 p.m., at Highland Country] Club. Dessert will be ) served. There is no i charge, and reservations ' can be made by calling Rabbi Wohlberg the Federation office at 334-6430. Mike Platt and Tom Bernstein, 1996 Campaign co-chairmen, note that Rabbi Wohlberg is known as an entertaining, dynamic speaker who brings to Omaha's men a unique perspective on the Jewish connection between the generations. He and his wife have two sons, ages 23 and 26. "^hat do 1 and my children have in commonr asks Rabbi Wohlberg. 'They are the generation of MTV and computers. What do we share? The bottom line is, very little except Judaism." Rabbi Wohlberg is the rabbi of Beth Tfiloh Congregation, one of the largest congregations in Baltimore He has also had a great deal of experience working witli Jewish teens. He was the Director of Judaism Programs for B.B.Y.O.'s International Leadership Training Conforonrp in Starlight, PA, for 10 years. Rabbi Wohlberg is :ictive m the Bnltiinoro FedeiAioii and rftwn" natioiinl ,Ievi^sh organization c^net£lBciudmB..IsriHBonds and United Jewish Appeal, and the Kxerutive Onmmittpe of the Rabbinic CouncilorAaiericn. Mr. Platt and Mr. Bernstein added that the 1996 lUA/Federation Campaign Divisional chairmen will be recognized at this event.
Cece Zorinsky White buried at Beth El Cemetery By Morris Maline Cece Zorinsky White, often described by her first husband, the late U.S. Senator Edward Zorinsky, as his "secret weapon," was buried Wednesday at Beth El Cemetery. ,[. •: "W 'y-^ She died Monday at her Washington, D.C., home with her second husband, Lee White, at her side. He said cause of death was ovarian cancer. Mrs White was 65. In a 1987 Jewish Preaa article, Mrs. ' White was described „ „ , . ,„. ,^ as having a "trade- Cece Zorinsky White mark" of a platinum page-boy haircut and a warm smile... "but she is not just a pretty face. She is a woman of substance who truly cares about people and the environment. She is proud of being Jewish and has been active in the community.' The article was written in advance of her announcement to seek the Democratic nomination for the Second Congressional District in the House of Representatives. Her interest in politics goes back to 19S2 when she worked on the campaign of Adiai Stevenson. Although she failed to gain the nomination she continued her volunteer work in Washington, D.C. Sen. Zorinsky died suddenly in 1987 of a heart condition after performing at a show in the Omaha Press Club. She married Mr. White, an Omaha native, two years later. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Suznn Goodman of Omaha; sons, JefBrey Zorinsky of Omaha and Barry Zorinsky of Houston; sister, Charlotte King of Denver; brother, Robert Rottman of Denver; and six grandchildren.
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Sparks from The Word focus on Federation
The JDC (American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee), which iS; supported by the UJA/ Federation Annual Campaign, is developing Jewish communities in Eastern Europe.
Voung Leadership in Poland In Srodborow, Poland, youtig people between the ages of 16 and 22 attend a "Young Instructors Seminar," sponsored by JDC. The goal is to develop their leadership skills .so that they can become active in their Jewish community and help createa core of leaders toensure the future (if the Polish Jewish community.
From JOC's Udlunteer in Belgrade Rachel Chanin, a JDC Service Corps volunteer in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, reports that since the Dayton peace accords, daily life in Belgrade has improved noticeably. Residents can now buy gasoline, there is more electricity and stores are increasing their selections. The main fcKus of acliviiics in the Belgrade Jewish community are .social clubs for children, teenagers and adults. Every Shabbal, Rachel organizes services and dinner for the teenagers. She also travels weekly to Siibotica,,a small coiiiinnnily on llic Hungarian Ixirdcr, lo work with a group of children. There are many challenges, "-iicli :is liiniicci teaching resources and nl,lR•I•Kll^,bul K.K'hci K(k-\vln|)iiii: adullcihica iii>n c'i.r.^t-. .iiul ,1 uoiiK'n.'s group.
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(This is written just after the historic international cpnference on terrorism. Held in Egypt, it was attended not only by western nations, but by most of the Arab nations of the Middle East.) Today (Shabbat) happens to be Rosh Hodesh-so that there is the usual extra Torah reading for DONN^ADLER , Ro.sh Hodesh and, more particularly, the comfortWord has been received of the April 15 death of ing promises of the special Haftarah from the end Donne Adier. She died at the age of 70. of the Book of Isaiah. Survivors include her husband, M.R. (Jim); a "Rejoice with Jerusalem," the prophet sings, and be glad for her. Join in her jubilation, all you who daughter, Wendy Shank, both of Santa Fe; and two mourned over her." Someone should have read that sons, Tom, also of Santa Fe, and Bob of Albuquerque. verse at the international conference. Mrs. Adler's parents, the late Manning and Lee "As a mother comforts her son," the prophet continues, so will I comfort you. You shall find comfort Handler, were longtime residents of Omaha. in Jerusalem. . ." PHYLUS WOHLNER,GORDON Words, even holy words, are of small comfort to Word has been received of the death of Phyllis those whose dear ones have been so senselessly murdered, and to those whose injuries will be with Wohlner Gtordon of California, formerly of Council them for the rest of their lives. But for us who can Bluffs. Survivors include two sons, a brother and grandonly distantly share the grief, the words of the prophet may be of some significance. Jerusalem children. will continue. The Jewish people will continue. And Her parents are the late Morris Wohlner and the Israel will continue, late Shirley Wohlner Meyerson. There is a thought, however, that continues to haunt me. I can understand without any problem whatever the willingness of soldiers to risk their lives and to die for their country. 1 can understand without any problem whatever the willingness of myriads of Jews in countless generations to give their lives for their religious faith-and myriads of others to do the same for other faiths. I do not see all of this as the same as the moronic, Dr. Zev (Adolfo) Roitman, curator of the Shrine of or insane, fanatici.-im of the suicide bomber, the terthe Book, which houses rorist. I cannot stomach the thought lh:it "there are the Dead Sea Scrolls at people out there," as the phrase ha.s il, who relish the Jerusalem Museum tlio thought of blowing themselves to bit.'; and will speak at 7:30 p.m., pieres so long as they ciin hope to do the .same to Tuesday, April 2.), at the nie -and to as many others as possilile. Whal menopening uf the Bethsaida tal pniccps run !i>nrl ti) such a i-onrlii.sinn'.' An l).\liibit at the Jewish .AiinTir.-m DiH'f s;ii(( "I rcijril lliiil I have only oui' I (immunity Center A lilV '•" mvi' ' Can i(jc iciiorisl ii;ally ini'aii il rcreplion sponsored hy Mli.h lie Ihihks "I ri'i'.ri't thai I have uiilv life In tlu'.Kricdi'l .Nr.iilfiiiy will i'ivi.' I" Killini: .Jew.!'"' follow.
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BERNARD SWARTZ ' Word has been received of the death of Bernard Swartz of San Francisco. He died April 8 at the age of 73. Survivors include a daughter, Jeanine Swalrtz of Santa Barbara, CA; and two sisters, Arlenei Hockenberg of Omaha and Beverly Weislow of Canoga Park, CA.
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TEMPLE ISRAEL 7023 Cass Street Omaha, NE 68132 556-6S36 FBIDAY: Shabbat evening service, 7:30 p.m. ' Rabbi Azriel, Rabbi Stiel and Cantor Contzius will officiate. The 3,000th Anniversary of the establishment of Jerusalem as the capital city of Israel will be celebrated. The choir of the Presbyterian Church of the Cross, along with the Kol Rina Choir and instrumentalists, will participate. The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by Martha and David Slosburg in honor of the birth of their daughter, Katherine Alexandra. ' Sitter Service-Sitter service is available each Shabbat evening service. Please make a reservation so we may plan accordingly. There are no facilities for infants. SATURDAY: Shabbat morning service, 11:15 a.m. Adam Thomas Freeman, son of Teresa and John Freeman, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah. Simcha B'shabbat-An alternative Torah Study service will take place in the Chapel. The regular Shabbat service will be held in the Sanctukry. P.E.P. Parallel Education for Parents will meet Sunday at 10 a.m. The focus of this year's classes is "Holiness in Time." "TOW" Torah on Wheels (TOW) will be held April 23 from noon to 1:15 p.m., at Noddle Development. 1125 So. 103rd St. Host is Murray Newman Reservations are required. Call the Temple officf at 656-6533. Adult Education Tuesday, April 23: Post Adult B'nai Mitzvah, 7:.'mtn9:30 |i.rii 'Ihur.sduy, April 25: Sisierliooil Ailiili Education. "Takinp n New Look at the Jewish Holidays." usint; Arthur Waskow's book Srandiis nf Uiir Joy. led by Kabbi Stiel. 9:.'iO to 10:30 u.iii.; "Modem Jewish Thought," led by Rabbi Aznol. 10:30 to 11;30 a.m.; Beyond Midrash. led liy lion Schwartz, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bar Mitzvah Sam Tuyton, son of Mary Ann and Charie.^; Taylon, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah at IhiShabbat morning service Saturday, April 27. University Mini-Courses One-night university mini-courses will be offered Thursday, April 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. Participants may choose a class each hour from a selection taught by Rabbi Aryeh Azriel, Rabbi Debbie Stiel, Hazzan Erik Contzius, Ann Kibel Schwartz and Donald Schwartz. For more information, call the Temple office.
CHABAD HOUSE 1322 So. neth St., Omaha, NE 68154 687-1124 SATURDAY: Davening is at 9:30 a.m., followed by Kiddush. SUNDAY: Davening is at 9:30 a.m. Talmud Classes I, Talmud cla.ss, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Advanced Talniiid. 12 pm TluirsiLiv. ('humaKh ('lash Lliimi I'-li i-lii.'is t'lr adults, 7 piii TU'-MI.IV Yiddish id (in Yiddish" lessons '.' KnRliith k .'• ... .. .irid .speak I,. Jcwioli topics for new AmencaiiH. Tuesi Thursdax '" '"' n m nt Chnbrid Hmtf
BETH EL SYNAGOGUE 14506 California i Omaha, NE 68154 492-8550 Office Hours: Monday through Thuisday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Pmil Drnzen and Cantor Emil Berkovits. FRIDAY: Services start at 6 p.m. Brian Durmaskin, son of Jay and Julie Durmaskin, will become a Bar Mitzvah. Kid's Kabbablat Shabbat, 7 p.m., for age kindergarten and under, along with their families. Refreshments following services. SATURDAY: Services at 9:30 a.m. Kiddush following services. Emet VEmunah study group on the philosophy of the Conservative Movement will follow services. Sitter service starts at 10 a.m. TSS (Torah Siddur Skills) will meet at 10 a.m. Shabbat story time, the first and third Saturday at 11 a.m. K'tantan meets the second and fourth Saturday at 11 a.m. Minha-Ma'ariv arid Havdalah services, 8 p.m. SUNDAY: Services start at 9 a.m. Emet VEmunah study group, 10;i.m Groundbreaking ceremony for Beth El Family Center will be at 12:15 p.m. A light lunch rpreptlon will follow. WEEKDAYS: Services at 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Bat Mitzvah Mara Olesh, dauRhler of Robert and Donna Olesh, will become a Bat Mitzvah Krid.iy'eveniiiK. April 26, and Saturday morning, April 27. tludaica Shop Open Tuesday through Thursday. 11 a.m. tu 2 p.m.; Sundays, 1(» u.ni. to noon; oi' by appoint menl.
BEYTSHALOM RECONSTRUCTIONIST SYNAGOGUE P.O. Hox 2411.10, Omaha. NE6HI24 For iiiiurniiitiiiu. contact Miko .Sniiiii a! 2!U-.'i4(ii' or Rnblii RiilJi Elironstciii at (i!>7 HiCc ntlDAY: Shabbat servico, 7:.'1() p in SATURDAY: Bat Mitzvali of Wendy Robertson.' 10 a.m.'. Second Unitarian ('tiurdi, .1012 S. n9th .St • SUNDAY: Religious School, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Wncituli. Cnnimunitv Educatiiia Center
ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME SATURDAY: .Services, led by Harry Noodell and Albert Friedman, start at 9 a.m. in the Goldstcn Chapel. Members of tlie community are invited to join residents for the service and the Kiddush following.
OFFUTT Capchart Chapel, 25th and C^apehart Omaha, NE 294-6051 FRIDAY: Services start at H p in
BNAI ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE RECONSTRUCTIONIST CONGREGATION fllHMynsHrSl. Cnunrll lilulTs, Iowa ,'>|.'il):i :i22-»7()r>-SynH|;o({\ir (i97-IIMi(l-'ltiililil Khrnistciii FRIDAY .Shflbbiu :-ci > II .-.•- 111.- lit 1.1 .->.!» 1.,,...., .ii
B'NAI JESHURUN 20th and South St, Lincoln, NE 435-8004 Services are officiated by Cantor Michael Weliier. FRIDAY: Shabbat evening service at 7:45 p.m. SATURDAY: Torah study ond service at 10 a.m. SUNDAY: Hebrew school, 0 a.m.; RellgiouB hool, 10 a.m.
7:30 p.m. Services arc conducted by Rabbi Elirenstein and lay leaders. Oncg Shabbat follows. SUNDAY: Rpconstrurtioninl Rpligioiis School classes ore held every Sunday ut the West Side Community Education Center, 108th and Grover, from 10 a.m. to noon. Tlie community may attend. Call Rabbi Ehrnnstein or Dr. Martin Roscnburg, director nf education, for an Bppointni''nl
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BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE , 1502 No. .'52nd St. Omaha, NE 68104 556-6288 Services are conducted by Cantor Leo Fettnian. Onfice hourii: Monday through Thursday.^ a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. FRIDAY: , Kabbnlat Shabbat service at 7 p.m. SATURDAY: Morning services are at 8:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary and Goldstein Chapel. i Jr. Congregation, 10:30 a.m. Babysitting service provided by Sisterhood. Kiddush sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Leon Wintroub in memory of Esther Gendler and William Wintroub. Mincha at 7:55 p.m., followed by Shalosh Seudot, Ma'Ariviind Havdalah. SUNDAY: MorniAg services at 9 a.m. Evening services at 7:55 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Services at 7 a.m. and 7:55 p.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 Siesjel at 556-5455.
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3219 Sheridan Blvd. Lincoln, NE 423-8569 Services arc conducted by Rabbi Stanley M Rosenbauin. Minyaris on Mondavs and Thursdays. 7:15 a.m.
FRIDAY: Serviceijl start at 8 p.iH SATUljkDAY: Services, 9:,30 a.m.
B'nai Mitzvah Mara Renep Olesh. dauphlcr of Dr. Unhcrt and DoHiia Olcslr. will cclr.hrarc l»';|- Hat Milzvnl: April 21 at Beth K i .•^yniiEORUil'. . A sevei^ Ih-grade honiir student at Beveridgo Middle School, she enjoys diving, scU'tbali ao.fj violin., • • 11 •'••.•• Mara has two sisters. Heather lind Stephanie, and a brother, Ryan. Grandmrenls are Mr. and Mrs. Isidore Olesh of Brooklyn!, N.Y., and Ray Rosenstein of Ft Lauderdale, FL, and the late Meyer Rosenstein •
Sam ilaylon, son of Charles and Mary Ann Taylon, will celebrate hisl Bar Mitzji'ah April 27 at| Temple Israel. A seventh-grade honorl at Loganj student Fontenelli Middle School| in Bellevu.je, he is a member of NjltionnI Junior! Honor Society, and n part iripant III the Diikei Talentl I'nivcrsiily IdenlifiCi lion I'rograni I li' ciynys soccer, baskctliall and baseball ,Snni ha i two sisters, Mirlielle and Hacln Grnndpnirpiit." are K.-lber Taylon of Oinahii ilnd^ '•" ••'"'•- ^^^ " the Inlc S fim TayUin air' >••-• !> and the la Donald [luv
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F'RIEDA KOLM on the occasion of her 90th Birthday at Beth Israel Synagogue April 27.1996 A Kiddish luncheon follows services: Fred ft Arlene Kolm • John Kolm liMMi
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'I'm grateful for all the good things that have happened to me. And I want to help others' By Claudia Sherman, Foundation public relations director make additional contributions to a unitrust as In addition to his opposed to an annuity trust. endowment fund, a philWhether the donor chooses the annuity trust or anthropic fund, a college the unitrust, the chtiritable organization named as scholarship fund, and a remainder beneficiary receives nothing until the long list of involvement individual benefits terminate — usually when the in community organizaindividual beneficiary dies. At that time, everytions, Mr. Richards crething left, in the trust will pass to the charitable ated a charitable remainorganization. der trust in December, Benefits of establishing a charitable remainder 1995, through The I trust include a charitable income tax deduction Federatipn Foundation based on the fair market value of the securities and its trustee bank. that were contributed to the CRT. The contribuThere are two basic ' Mort Richards tion can also be in the form of real estate, cash, or types of charitable remainder trusts (CRT) that can be set up in your other assets. A source of lifetime income is another benefit of will — or during your lifetime — that provide a CRT. Nor does the donor have to pay capital major tax benefits and other financial rewards. The first type of charitable trust, called an annu- gains tax on appreciated assets contributed to the ity trust, must provide that a specific dollar fund. A CRT also reduces estate taxes. amount, equal to at least five percent of the Mr. Richards has established a unitrust which value of the property placed in the trust, be paid will serve the Jewish Federation of Omaha and annually to the individual income beneficiary the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. Eventually, the named by the donor. This is a guaranteed payment CRT wrill revert to an endowment fund with The made without regard to the investment experience Foundation. of the trust. The income beneficiary, who may also In the process of establishing another CRT, be the donor, can anticipate and rely upon the which will be an annuity trust, Mr. Richards will receipt of the specific amount each year for the increase the number of CRT's associated with The duration of the trust. Foundation to seven. The second type of charitable trust, called a uni"A charitable remainder trust provides a way for trust, must provide that each year, a specific per- you to create a legacy in your own name through centage (at least five percent) of the value of the The Foundation but retain a life interest in the annually revalued trust assets be paid to the indi- income that is paid to you or a designated benefividual income beneficiary (who may also be the ciary," reiterated Sheldon A. Bernstein, donorl. , Foundation endowment director. The beneficiary thus shares in any fund growth, Anyone interested in setting up a CRT or any because payments are recalculated on the chang- other type of fund is welcome to call Mr. Bernstein ing value of the trust annually. Donors may also at The Foundation office, (402) 334-6440.
I 'I was bom and raised in Onjaha," said Morton • Richards from his home in Laguna Hills, California. "Omaha has been a very important part of my life." Aware of the affect on the Jewish community of the population growing older, Mr. Richards is concerned about the community losing a substantial part of the structure that financially supports Jewish life here. He feels that Omaha should not lose the support of those to whom the community has been a vital part of their lives. "It would be as if you were abandoning your parents," he commented. A man who acts on his convictions, Mr. Richards established an endowment fund in 1977. Half the fund's income is dedicated to promoting, enriching, and advancing Judaism and Jewish culture, religion, education, and benevolent service in Omaha. The other half of the income from the fund annually becomes part of the general philanthropic funds raised by the Federation campaign to aid Judaic and charitable purposes and responsibilities. Income from Mr. Richards' endowment fund has been used to support programs of the Jewish . Cultural Arts Council, the Jewish Community Center, the Jewish Federation Library as well as the Jewish Federation itself As a young child, after the death of his father, Mr. Richards and his mother and brother lived with the Herman Meyerson family. Later, Mr. Richards attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln With the help of a scholarship and then was associated with the Riekes Company for 50 years. Today, Mr. Richards says, "I'm grateful for all the good things that have happened to me. And I want to help others."
Letters to the Editor To the Editor: On behalf of the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society, I wish to thank Morris Maline and the Jewish Press staff for the unusual opportunity given to me to edit the two special Passover issues on "Remembering Jewish Life in Nebraska-1850 to 1996." It was a joyous labor! I especially want to thank Managing Editor Maureen LaPour for her technical expertise which enabled the entire 128 pages of stories and photographs to come to life. And a special word of appreciation to those who shared stories, ideas and pictures to bring to our readers the growth and accompUshments of this vibrant Jewish community. Hopefully, in the next century, there will be another time to "remember Jewish life in Nebraska," with all of its activities, services, vitality and involvement of persons of all ages. We move proudly from generation to generation! In the meantime, I hope many individuals, families, organizations and religious segments of our Nebraska Jewish Community will continue to share photographs and memorabilia with us. Our phone numbers are 334-6441 or 6442; our address is in the Jewish Community Center, 333 So. 132nd St, 68154. Mary Pellnuui, executive director Nebraaiui Jewish Historical Society
family and self. It is even more rare to find a person who puts family and self first and still has their job. Where does the sense of God go in the process of administrating a religious experience for others? I have met many people during my decade in Omaha. I hope I have been able to enrich their lives as much as they have mine. 1 leave now to further enrich my spiritual life, by quitting the "Professional Jew" business and becoming a pintele yid. May the community continue to support each other and all newcomers in the decades to come. Larry Moldo
To the Editor: There is a paradox that operates in the lives of Jewish religious professionals. In order to be available for all the various duties that are called for when trying lo make accessible all the spiritual and educational experiences that a congregation desires, priorities must be set. It is rare to find a person who does not put job before
To the editor: Recently, the Omaha School Board reopened the debate about whether Omaha should continue the school desegregation plan adopted 20 years ago. Last week, a group of 100 Black Omaha educators released a statement listing a number of compelling reasons why the plan should continue. Over the past six months, we have been meeting regularly with African-American leaders in the Black/Jewish dialogue, and the desegregation plan has been a frequent topic of discussion. As a result, based upon the experiences of our families and friends, and because we agree with the statement of the 100 Black educators, we strongly believe that the desegregation plan should be continued. Although imperfect, the plan is improving the quality of education in the Omaha Public Schools. Integrated schools allow our children to grow up with a better understanding of and knowledge for each other and an appreciation for diversity which benefits all of us. Given Omaha's segregated housing patterns, integration would not be possible
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Two battles recur regularly in Israel-Lebanon and Pesach. The one in Lebanon now rages-the Pesach battle has ended on its usual happy note. Here's the battle plan by which Israelis, religious or not, confront Pesach: Pesach minus 28 days: Start making lists of potential guests at the Seder or, as an alternative, decide to spend Pesach at a hotel or Kibbutz guest house only to discover they have all been sold out for a year. Pesach minus 21 days: Start getting serious about cleaning the house. Start with t&king all books from the shelves to make certain no chometz has been left from the last book read at the breakfast table. Wash all book shelves and replace books --these are not to be used until after Pesach. Pesach minus 14 days: A strategic decision must be made about washing the wrindows. If the rains are over,ats safe to scrub aWay the winter's grime-if not, one should decide to wait, hoping there will be time to hire an ozerel (cleaning lady). Pesach minus 12 days: The battle plan calls for bujring the Pesach order at this (mint. Not such an easy decision--should one shop at the regular supermarket or drive to the Haredi discount grocers, which are much cheaper but.a good deal messier. Most people oiit for the supermarket. A note of caution must be inserted in the plan at this point: The typical Israeli Pesach shopper will buy enough food to provide everyone with at least 5,000 calories a day, so shop very early to avoid the long lines and slow'check-out counters. Pesach minus 10 days: The plan calls for starting to restrict the intake of chometz; regular meals get skimpier, less and less chometz is purchased and it is time to start the major clean-up of the kitchen-this will last until the day before Pesach.
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The sale of soap, and cleaning products will now soar to unbelievable levels during this period. Pesach minus seven days: Another strategic decision: Do we cook the Seder meal ourselves or order in. One look at the price list (90 shekel or $30 for one roast goose) and the decision to go with home cooking is easily made. Pesach minus five: Pesach dishes are now gotten out and for the small amount of hOme meals, paper plates are now brought into action. Most food is now consumed in restaurants. Pesach minus three: The kitchen is now kashered, chometz has been sold, and the cooking brigade goes into action. The smell of chicken soup wafts through the streets of Jerusalem, mixed with the aroma of gefllte fish. This is the last day when it is still possible to order m^or floral arrangements for the seder table. Erev Pesach: The seder table is beautifully set, furniture has been moved around to accomodate the overflowing guest list (see earlier entry in the plan), haggadot are placed at each chair, candles are lit and the wonderful holiday begins in every, yes every, home in Israel in one way or another. By the stroke of midnight, many sedarim are concluded, but many will last well into the rooming. Seder night plus two: It's vacation time in Israel; 100,000 Israelis or inore will crowd Ben Gurion airport-all in long thought-out plans for holidays abroad. The Kinneret is invaded by thousands of others, while countless hardier soldiers in the Pesach battle will go treking the desert. After Pesach plus one: Mimouna, that glorious victory celebration of Morrocan Jewry, which has now become an Israel gastronomic feast at which literally millions of Israelis of all stripes gather in the country's parks and playgrounds for serious picnicing, general fraternization, listening to pohticians and generally being noisy and neighborly. The battle is over until next year, and now we can concentrate on Lebanon.
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By Bram D. Eiaenthal MONTREAL, (JTA) — The "M^tzahgate" scandal Jedwab expressed dismay, however, that the lanis at an end, at least for how. A few weeks before guage office had not immediately exempted the Passover, a Quebec government agency attempted kosher products. The law permits such exemptions to block the sale of kosher for Passover products for religious reasons. ' that did not have labels in French. The ire of the Jewish community here was raised -Viler a tense period of accusations of insensitivity after the language office received a letter from a and even anti-Semitism leveled against the French m^or food distributor informing it that the labeling Language Office, government ofTicials and Jewish of the imported Passover products was illegal. community leaders reached an agreement last week. The letter urged immediate action "ecause kosher Passover matzah and other kosher foods will be products are on the shelves for a limited time." allowed to be sold in Quebec stores next year for Some stores pulled the matzah and other kosher Passover, even though their English-only labeling products with English labels from their shelves. contradicts Quebec's language charter, which calls Nicole Rene, president of the French Language for French to appear on all publicly displayed prod- OfEce, said at a news conference after the meeting ucts. with Jewish leaders that "the Jewish community Many Passover products sold in Quebec are was not being targeted. It was the importers who imported from the United States. The agreement were tmgeted because they were not complying with came after a two-hour meeting between ofTicials of the law." the French Language Office, which polices the lanRene announced that a task force comprised of guage legislation, and representatives of the CJC and government ofncials would be formed to Canadian Jewish Congress and the Sephardi coin- work toward a solution that would not require munity. "I think we made a constructive small step amendments to the French Language Charter. in sensitizing them to the concerns of our communi- Reisa Teitelbaum, head of the CJC Quebec region, ty vis-a-vis this issue," said Jack Jedwab, executive said, "I would like to find a long-term solution so director of the CJC's Quebec region. that this doesn't happen again." '
Knesset directs employers to pay women same as men By IMichele Chabin JERUSALEM (JTA) — As a result of legislation worker's salary, it will help prohibit employers from just passed by the Knesset, many Israeli women will favoring one employee over another." for the first time receive the same salaries and beneWhile the network and other organizations are fits as their male counterparts. The "Equal Pay for hailing the law as a breakthrough for women's Equal Work" law mandates that men and women rights, they are concerned about its loopholes. who work for the same employer at the same place Sum Sulitzeanu: "It allows for too many 'special of work are entitled to equal salaries for essentially cases' by permitting an employer to set salaries on similar or equivalent work. the basis of seniority, education and other criteria. The law also -tipulates that men and women in "Seniority can be affected when women go out on comparable jobs must receive the same bcnefit.s. maternity leave, giving an employer an excuse to According to several surveys conducted by Linda pay her an unequal salary." Efroni, an economist and employment export, the Another problem, she said, is how the workplace salary differential between men and women in is defined. "The law only applies to work within a Israel has risen steadily over the years. single workplace, meaning that employees in two At the beginning of the 1980s, the salary gap in separate government offices, or even within two the public sector stood (it 22 p<Tccnt; by the. end of branches of one office, are not necessarily entitled to the decade, that number had climbed In 28 percent. equal pay." , ' ., In the early 1990s - the last tiineii survey was con Despite these potential drawbacks, "the law is ducted - the nap had risen to .')2 percent. Much of quite good and we look forward to it being enforced," the disrrrpaiicy. the survoys fdiiiid. w.i.s hpriiiisp, Sulitzeanu said. eniploycis tended Ix) give valualiK' iK'ncliLs tii male •eniployoeSf but not neips.'iarily tn tlicir I'pinalc cuuii terpart-s 111 Israel, it.is eGninioMiil.iic tu Mii.in.iMini j orkers.-vaiary w.1tli leli'iiln.m', r.ir :\uil (lutlunc sllowanre.-^. a:i well a.~- with olljfr benents woilli thous.ind.s of :.lu'kcls. Ttic MHV.V^ indicated that even when WOUK n (Mincu the .•.aiiie bnse s.ilmy a.s tiieii aiali- i',jcuii..')ijai .^.•>, tli.-> «>'i-.- nfl,..-, r.iii.-ii t., pay for their own work clothes, gasoline and car nsurance. Praising the new legislation, Ofit Sulitzeanu, gpokeswoman for the Israel Women's Network, said, •It goes a long way in redressing past discriminate! ry practices against women in the workplace. By acknowledging that benefits like telephone [and car allowances constitute a component of a
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Today is the one-year annive^ary of the tragic bombing in Oklahoma City. ' On April 19, 1995, the Alfre<i P. Murrah building was destroyed by domestic extremists. This act provides ample evidence of how diffcult it is to keep up with the exploding phenomenon of militia and other extremist groups in the Midwest and throughout the nation. The connections between the militia groups, "Freeman" and the Common Law courts are rapidly growing. The Freeman standofT in Montana, for example, is not an isolated activity. They are involved in a movement of people who are revoking their citizenship and forming an "independent" court system. Themes of conspiracy, stemming from these groups, should sound amazingly familiar to members of our community. There is a concern for potential violence from these groups. These most recent threats demon-
strate how important it is for the Anti-Defamation League to continue as the eyes and ears of our community. There are groups practicing common law activities in Douglas County and around the state who follow the philosophies of those barricaded in Montana. The ADL continues to monitor their activities, and are viewed as a lay resource to the law enforcement community. Prior to the bombing in Oklahoma, the ADL issued a report entitled, "The Militias, Armed and Dangerous." The law enforcement community called on us for multiple copies of this report after this tragic incident occurred. The ADL has issued a new publication, 'The Freeman Network", which is an in-d^pth look at the activities of the group in Montana and across the country. These, as well as many other informative reports, are available at no charge in the ADL office.
The ADL/CRC receives almost $90,000 in community support through the annual Omaha Jewish Federation campaign. This helps to sustain the Omaha office. , ADL responsibilities include managing a threestate area including Nebraska, Kansas and Iowa. Our support from these communities is vital and necessary so that we can continue our important work. Because our expenses are not fully covered by the generosity of the Federation campaign, we seek assistance from our community and of others who cherish a pluralistic democracy. Our office is always available to share information with anyone who is interested in the militia movement, the Common Law court system or on any other subjects.' We continue to ask you to keep your eyiss and ears open and to call on us for help whenever and wherever needed.
Suprenfie Court to review probe 1^^ of Israeli Embassy bombing l^lc By Sergio Kjeman f BUENOS AIRES (JTA) — The Argentine Supreme Court has ordered a full re-cvaluation of the investigation of the March 17, 1992, bombing of the Israeli Embassy. Along with pinns to recall witiie.sses and review all the investigative procedures used until now, the court said it would look into con(lictiiig reports on the explosion, wliich left 29 dead .nnd some 100 wounded. Three witnesses have reported hearing two iilniost simultaneous explosioas, but a dozen others .s;iid they only heard one. The court will also look into allpRauons that the explosives were brought into the embassy disguised as building materials bpinq used to renovate liip "O-year-old buiMiag. .So far, investigators have assumed thai a rnr hiiiiil) wns used I'luifliciiilly, the court said ihat lr,mi;ui terrorists were su.spffled of carrying out the .itlark. "If that is the case, we'll need help frojii nhroiirl," a roiirt souno .s.'iid in an iiiteivicw ".•\ii invpstijjalion iif international terrnn.sni oxcci'ds our resources." the source said. "Unless we get help from foreign intelligence services and international institutions, this bombing might become a porlcrl crime." .. Argentina has couu- under pressure at hbm^ and abroad for its inability to solve the embassy blast and the July 18, 199-1, bombing of the Jewish community's headquarters in Buenos Aires that led 86 dead and .300 wounded. In February, the Argentine govi'rnnirnt said it was creating a special police team to uivestigate the 1994 blast.
Oiu> \e.i; has passed since the bombing oi the Alfred P. Murrah Building in Oklahoma City. The headlines remain visible, the threat of extrcmi.st groups continues. If you think George Washington, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams or Thomas Jefferson would have killed innocent men, women and children as a protest, maybe you don't understand what patriotism is all about. The killing of 168 innocent men, women and children in Oklahoma City was anti-American. It goes against everything our Constitution and Bill of Rights protect. There are no ways to justify terrorism. None. The Anti-Defamation League has been diligent in exposing what bigots and paramilitary organizations spread as fact. We educate about the dangers of terrorism and rigjitwing militias. We support antiterrorism legislation. Do not take freedom for granted.
Israeli court denies spy's release By Naomi Segal JERUSALEM (JTA) - The High Court of Justice has refused to release convicted spy Marcus Kli-.gberg, saying that the ailing Israeli could still endanger national security. The Polish-born Klingberg, 77, has served 12 years of an 18- year sentence for spying for the former Soviet Union. Klingberg, who has had several strokes recently, had appealed to the court for an early release on account of his poor health. But the court has said that Klingberg might still remembeT information that could bring harm to the Jewish state. Klingberg was arrested and secretly sentenced in 198a. His rase first surfaced in the Dritish media in 1987, and later in CJermnn report.s. An Israeli news blackout was lifted in 1993, though details about the rase and his capture remain unclear. According to Israeli reports, Klingberg inimigrat ed to Israel in 1948, and was last seen in January 1983 en route to a scientific convention in Western Europe. At the time, he was head of a research faril ity ill the center of the country,
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