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Religious equality Amendment revived by Republican leaders WASHINGTON (JTA) — In a move that signals the return of a nightmare for Jewish dvil liberties advocates, congressional Republicans have launched a new push to amend the Constitution to allow for organized school prayer. House RepubUcans, who are advancing prayer in public school under the banner of a 'religious equality amendment," say they intend to bring the measure to a vote in coming weeks. Jewish groups and a host of other religious and dvil liberties watchdogs are decrying-the move as an assault on religious Uberty andthe constitutional separation of church and state. See statements from 2nd District congresaional candidates. Rep. Jon Christensen and James Martin Davis, and editorial on page 4. Many Republicans in Congress have been seeking to pass such an amendment since last year, but efforts became bogged down by disputes about language. The new measure, introduced by House MEgority Leader Dick Armey (R-Teias), has supplanted similar proposals offered by Reps. James Istook (ROkla.) and Heniy Hyde (R-IU.), whose competing amendments had split religious conservatives. Hyde, who chairs the House Judiciary Committee, has thrown his support behind the new amendment At a recent hearing of the Judidary Subcom-
by Daniel Kurtzman mittee on the Constitution, he said the amendment is aimed at "repairing damage done by the Supreme Court." 'Our problem is not with the Constitution itself," Hyde said, 'but with courts that interpret the First Amendment in a way that undermines rather than protects religious freedom." The latest effort comes largely at the urging of the Christian Coalition, which hopes to include a list of how each member voted in the 45 million voter guides it plans to distribute to 100,000 churches before the November election. The measure is now on a fast track, and the Republican leadership wants Congress to vote on the amendment by early September. Jewish groups have consistently opposed efforts to bring prayer into America's classrooms by tampering with the First Amendment. Several Christian groups also oppose the amendment. The current debate is a struggle that will determine whether we will continue our 220-year tradition of religious liberty and church-state separation that has worked so well, or whether we will adopt an ill-conceived, unnecessary and dangerous amendment that will radically transform our government and religious institutions and the very fabric of our sodety," Rabbi A. James Rudin, interreligious affairs director of the American Jewish Committee, testified before Congress. The amendment proposes changing the Consti-
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Where are they now? When Central Hig^ School announced that the Robin Monsky coordinates press coverage at positions available for the 1973-74 school year tlie opening of Centennial Paili. induded separate editors for boys' and girls' sports, security, however. Ms. Monsky resumed her origiRobin Monsky told the journalism adviser she nal responsibilities, this time with more scrutiny would accept only if she could be the editor of both. fit>m a world-wide press corps looking for more The advisor relented and she became the flrst than just light features in their coverage of the woman sports editor of the CHS Register. Olympics. That started her career in sports public relations Ms. Monsky obtained her Master's degree in and led her to the 1996 Summer Olympics. sports administration from Ohio University after Today, Robin Monsky is Venue Press Chief for finishing undergraduate work at St. Lawrence Centennial Olympic Park, working for the Atlanta University in upstate New York. She has worked Committee for the Olympic Games. She works with in miuor league baseball, handling public relathe media, ACOG and the athletes every time an tions for three World Series, as well as three event takes place in the 21-acre park. Super Bowls, the Davis Cup and NCAA basketball 'More than 200,000 people are visiting the park pia3ro£b. each day,* said Ms. Monsky in a recent interview, The granddaughter of Anne FererSostrin and It's the largest urban park developed in the U.S. daughter of Hubert and Ramelle Monsky, former in the last 26 years. Omahans now living in Palm Desert, CA, Ms. 'The day we opened, one week before the Monsky still comes back to Omaha occasionally to Olympic games began, I managed more than 200 see her brother, Henry, his wife, Pam, and their media who covered the governor, the mayor, filOC two children, as well as her cousin, Aaron Ferer. Chairman Juan Antonio Samaranch and ACOG "Wherever 1 am Uving, Atlanta or Chicago, when Chairman Billy Payne. people ask me where I'm from, I always answer, 1 also had the opportunity to give private tours 'Omaha," she stated, "Hiat's home to me. of the park to members of President Clinton's cabi'Even though Fve been awsy for 22 years, when net,* the added, 'as well as celebrity sports figures I go back for a visit, I foel a sense of comfort and like 'Flo Jo,' (Florence Qriffith-Joyner), and Tom connection.* MacMiUan, a former NBA player who's now a cooAnd after the Olympics, when the athletse go grsssman.* home and ths Journalists pack up their cameras Her job changed dramatically after a pipe bomb and equipment, what event will Ms. Monsky exploded in the park last Friday night Instead of cover? arranging press coverage for the tnt rock eooeerts Shell return to Chicago and run her own sports and other events, she found herself dealing with p.r. firm, Round Robin Sports. the press about terrorism. That's quite a long-jump from the balls of The park did reopen on Tuesday, under tighter Central Highl
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Hundreds of photographs of Jewish youth from Nebraska and Coundl Bluffs, Iowa, are being readied for display in the JCC Gallery from Monday, Aug. 5, through the month of August According to the Nebraska Jewish Historical Sodety, sponsors of the exhibit, one wall features "Yesterday's Kids-Today's Leaders" while the other wall features "Today's Youth-Tomorrow's Future". Subjects covered include young children in the JCC Child Development Center programs to high school teens in youth groups. Also shown are young people in Jewish education, sports, contests and camping.
Shown above are 1984 third-grade students (W>m tiie UTTO "special sitter service," started by SUnley Mitchell for Cabbage Patch dolls, rrom left: Dana Zueker, Caren FViedman, Cari Biniaaiow, PauU MoCreight, Leslie GolbiU and Carrie Jaeobaoo. The exhibits have been made possible by grants from the Esther K. Newman Foundation, The Nebraska Humanities Council and the Omaha Section, National Coundl of Jewish Women. Roger Reeves and members of the Nebraska Jewish Historical Sodety prepared the exhibit for showing. Additional photos are still being accepted in the Carl Frohm Archival office. At the dose of the showing in the JCC Galleiy, • portion of the exhibit will be on display in the NJHS Corridor of Jewish History mini-museum at the Jewish Community Center. "-•!.• . • • - • -, '.^asissaM
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Louri and Charlie Sullivan of Omaha announce the April 7 birth of a son, Joshua Bruce. He weighed 5 lbs. 4 oz. They also have a daughter, Rachel Elizabeth. \ Grandparents are Tom and Darlynn Fellman and Bill Sullivan, all of Omaha., Great-grandparents are Leo and Helen Meyerson, also of Omaha. Richardi and Lori Stem of Colorado Springs, CO, announce the July 21 birth of a daughter, Brooklyn. They also have a daughter, Madison. Grandparents are Arnold and Carolyn Stern of Omaha and John and Joan O'Brien of Dumont, N.J. , Great-grandmothers are Naomi Cohn and Bess Stem of Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. John Gooden of Malibu, CA, announce the June 21 birth of twin sons, Jacob, 6 lbs. 3 oz., 18 inches; and Jonah, 6 lbs. 5 oz., 21 inches. ' i , Grandparents are Cert and Mary Lou Walker of Omaha and Margaret Wynn of Stamford, CT. Great-grandparents are the late Cookie and Fred Walker.
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JCC Teen Connection by Daniel Gruber, Director The Teen Connection program is starting up \ again. We have planned many events for the upcoming year and it looks to be very exciting. Eli and Alex Bloom inspect the roof while Dr. These planned activities vary from social activities Allen Kurland steadies the ladder. Several attempts by commercial rooflng compato community service events. nies to repair a flat and leaky roof at Council Bluffs This program is specifically designed for seventhand eighth-grade students. The purpose is to pro- B'nai Israel Synagogue ended when congregants vide a place for teens to make friends and develop took over the job themselves. Following instructions and employing the latest their Judaism. roofing techniques, synagogue members restored Teen Connection ^11 be a meeting ground for social activities within the Jewish community. the roof to watertight status. After years of leaks Teens who take part in Jewish recreational pro- and water damage, the problem has now been rectigrams are more likely to affiliate themselves with fied and weekly Shabbat services can continue in a the Jewish community as they mature into young less humid atmosphere. Even B'nai Israel children took an interest in the adults. I urge you to encourage your teen to join. Teen Connection membership is available to all roof repairs. Jewish teens who are members of the JCC in sevFeme Katelman wins BBYO award enth or eighth grade. A year-long memberatiip is $20. For information, call 334-6470. The first meetWASHINGTON, D.C.~ Stepping into a leadering will be Sunday, Aug. 26,1-3 p.m., at the JCC. ship position with B'nai B'rith Girls (BBG) helped Feme Katelman get over her shyness. Since helping to establish Nebraska's first region of BBG, it has become her passion to help young people strengthen their identities as Jews. The B'nai B'rith Youth Organization (BBYO) will present Katelman with the 1996 Anita Perlman Diatinguished Alumna Award. Being a member of the youth organization in the late 19408 had far-reaching influence on her work and volunteer activities. Katelman credits BBG for "giving me a taste of working with people and for Jewish causes." Katelman says she was "very honored" to win the award particularly because members of BBYO made the selection. The Anita Perlman Alumna Award, named after the late founder of BBG, is presented annually by the BBYO to an alumna of the organization who has distinguished herself in her professional life. A social worker who has practiced and taught in The Roae Blumkin Jewish Home recently the field, Katelman is vice president and director of welcomed Nebraska's First Lady Diane special programs of The Wexner Foundation. Nelson (right) to • tea. She spent time chatKatelman's list of professional and volunteer Unf with residents, among them Mrs. Rose achievements ranges from serving on the faculty of Fisher (seated), and staff, including BBYO Leadership Training Conferences to working Barbara Gottlieb (left), Executive Director. with the Council of Jewish Federations, and the Omaha Jewish Federation.
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BEYTSHALOM , , , _ An Affiliate or Ae «>^«wlab ReeottftnMtkMBfat VMeratiaa P^.Bo«»4tl«lk OM«ha,NK«nM4taO For information, contact Mike Salmi at 2913469. Services: Every Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Second Unitarian Church, 3012 S. 119th St., Omaha. Religious School: Contact Marty Rosenberg for placement in the fall program, 390-9062. Shabbat Picnic Service~Aug. 9: Bring enough food (dairy-vegetarian) for you and your family. Services will be outdoors (weather permitting). Beyt Shalom birtbday party: Mark your calendars for the weekend of Aug. 16-17 to celebrate two special events: the first birthday of Beyt Shalom and the arrival of its new student rabbi, EUsheva Sachs.
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Women's Spirituality Group hosts event by Eliane Freund Hiddush Levanab-the Omaha Jewish Women's Spirituality and New Moon Network-is hosting a Jewish New Moon Celebration in honor of the upcoming Hebrew month of Elul. The Hebrew month of Elul is a prelude to the holiday-packed High Holidays Season. Elul accords us the opportunity to reflect on the Jewish New Year, which will be quickly upon us and allows us time to rededicate ourselves to renewal of the spirit. Deirdre Evans, event co-coordinator, points out, "Through prayer, meditation, dance, song, and a discussion of the mikvah-JewiBh ritual bathJewish women in our community will have an opportunity to address the theme of spiritual cleansing as we prepare to usher in the High Holidays." Rebbetzin Nadine Kutner of Beth Israel Synagogue will facilitate a discussion on the multifaceted uses of the Jewish Ritual Bath. According to Mrs. Kutner, "As part of our discussion, the group will be visiting the Omaha mikvah to learn about its functions in daily Jewish life.* The event will take place Thursday, Aug. 16, from 7-9 p.m., at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home auditorium. Light refreshments will be served and there will be no cost for the program. This event is co-sponsored by the Jewish Cultural Arts Council. For more information, please contact Deirdre Evans at 651-9006, or Eliane Freund at 556-7065.
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Statement by 2nd congressional candidates on House Joint Resolution 184, The Religious Equality Amendment
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by Cme«i Kiitianiin, E4itiur
Tampering with the First Amendment For more than 200 years, the Fir^t Amendment of the United States Constitution, has servcKl us well. It has protected believers of all faiths, as well as non-believers, from government-endorsed reUgion. Once again, some members of the House of Representatives have introduced a constitutional amendment that impinges Ofi the separation of church and state. The amendment has been introduced with the following statement of purpose: ' "Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to further protect religious freedom, including the right of students in public school to pray without government sponsorship or compulsion, by clarifying the proper construction of any prohibition on laws respecting an establishment of religion." Students in public school are not now, nor have they ever been, prohibited from praying in school. In addition to making the oft-repeated plea, "Please, G-d, don't let me fail this test," students are free to offer grace before meals, recite the Birkat ha Mazon (the Hebrew prayers) following meals or bow their heads in silent devotion at any time in any room of any public school in America. What students (or teachers or administrators) cannot do is organize group prayer sessions or force' a student to join a bible study group or use scarce public funds for a myriad of programs by' competing religious groups. If this amendment passes, however, all that may change. Do we really need to open the door to religious favoritism, allow public funding for sectarian purposes (especially when the federal deficit is still in the billions) and introduce new areas of divisiveness and lack of tolerance? Tampering with this time-tested cornerstone is unwarranted and unnecessary and voids our country's 200-year-old tradition of neutrality toward religion in our Bill of Rights.
Rep. Jon ChriBtenaen
Jamea Martin Davis
While I oppose mandatory, strongly sectarianor government-sponsored prayer, I support the right of students to have voluntary, student-led prayer in our public schools. "^e need to be mindful that our public schools serve students of all faiths, but we cannot and should not restrict school prayer beyond the bounds imposed by our Founding Fathers."
"Our iConstitution is a sacivd national institutipn, not a first draft of a political white paper. "A strong pubUc school system which serves all children, without regard to their religious preference, will make America stronger in the long run. All of us should b^ concerned when politicians with specific political agendas seek to introduce religious practices into public education." .
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Atlanta unveiled memorial to slain Israeli athletes
by Robert Wolfson, Director
by Rani B. Robbins, Atlanta Jewuh Times ATLANTA, (JTA) — Israeli Olympic marksman Guy Starik sat in the gathering dusk, reflecting on the newly unveiled memorial to 11 of his countrymen murdered at another Olympics 24 years ago. "I came to have a look at it alone," he said, tearyeyed. Starik was seven years old when Palestinian terrorists murdered Israeli athletes and coaches at the 1972 Games in Munich. Yet, the stone sculpture with its eternal flam^ burning below five. Olympic rings touched something deep inside him. As fate would have it, the ceremony became not only a tribute to the slain Israelis, but to the victims of more recent Olympic terrorism. Two bystanders died when a bomb exploded in Centennial Olympic Park. Two Israeli citizens were among the more than 100 injured. Tragic similarities abounded. The Atlanta bombing occurred about the same time in the Olympics as the Munich massacre — the start of the second week of competition. The difference between the Munich and Atlanta bombings was that Palestinian gunmen had a specific target in mind in 1972. The ceremony ended as relatives tried to light 11 memorial candles. "We never thought Palestinians would come to us to shake hands," said Rachel Romano. "They said they were here to remember our fathers. They were not here for terror; they were here for peace."
The ADiyCRC joins in opposing the misnamed "Religious Equality Amendment" which requires the government to subsidize religion-entangling church and state and raising the specter of government restrictions on religious activity. ADL/CRC board chairman Larry Raful said, "Under current law, schoolchildren already have the right to engage in voluntary, individual prayer, and many do. Children can seek inspiration or divine guidance in school as long as they do so in a way that is not coercive to others, and does not convey any message of endorsement by school officials or faculty." Those who support this amendment may see it as a means to address a perceived moral vacuum in our society. We support teaching American children moral values, but one such value must be respect for differences. In a religious and ethnically diverse society, no matter how troubled it may be, an amendment that would inevitably result in divisive competition among religious groups for scarce government resources is not the answer.
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Palestinians participated by Neil Rubin, Atlanta Jewish Times
To the Editor: Thank you for taking the time to attend the Federation's' Strategic Planning Community Forum. All of the comments and concerns that were raised at the forums will be given serious consideration by the Strategic Planning Committee. Your involvement and dedication is what sets Omaha apart from other Jewish communities, and we truly appreciate your thoughts and suggestions. I would like to emphasize that the proposal We discussed at the forums is only one part of the entire Strategic Plan. Other committees are currently working on ideas about volunteer involvement, financial resources, and how the synagogues and Federation can do more work together. Their recommendations will be incorporated into the overall plan for our future. We will do our best to keep you informed through Uie Jewish Press of all these recommendations, and we welcome your comments and suggestions at any time. '
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Once again, thank you for attending the forum and helping us plan for the future. Howard Bloom, Executive Director Jewish Federation of Omaha To the Editor. W» at Jewish Family Service thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to cover our recent social program for the Press. We are so appreciative of your time and support. Cindy Ridgway and Tami Sittler _ . _ Resettlement Team To the EditOR What a wonderful treat it was to have Diane Nelson, wife of our governor, with us at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. I noticed that she was dressed very elegantly in red, white and blue in honor of the upcoming elections. Even the red and white tablecloths matched the blue and white china! Fanny Dubroff Levinsky
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ATLANTA, (JTA)-The two olive-skinned men looked comfortable in the crowd filled with dozens of other Middle Easterners. But these visitors, wearing Palestine Olympic Committee lapel pins, were believed to be the first Palestinians at a memorial ceremony for the Israelis murdered by teiVorists at the 1972 Munich Olympics. "All human beings all around the world are against what happened in Munich," Rabi H. Al Turk, deputy director of the Palestine Olympic Committee, said in an interview after the ceremony. "All the Palestinians, especially sports people, are against this." Later, Mr. Turk approached Rachel Romano, daughter of a Munich terror victim. He looked into her eyes, paused, kissed her on the forehead and walked away. "Let's bring instead of this (terrorism], love and to build together our area in the world. How?" he asked. "Through the peace channel. This is the only way." As he spoke, Palestine Olympic Committee delegation head Muamna Bississo stood at his side. The two had been invited by the Federation, as had representatives of the other 196 Olympic committees. Yuval Higger, a sports scientist in Israel, had been coached by some of the Israelis killed in Munich. "We should not forget, but we should look forward to the future, even if we miss one heartbeat for a moment because they are here," he said. "It's emotional, but lYitzhakl Rabin shook hands with rYasser] Arafat and I'm sure that Arafat has more blood on his hands than these two persons."
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hy Pam Monaky, Federation Comnrninlcatiom Director I The Jewish Federation of Omaha'i Strategic munity, the Federation, the Centers of Elxcellence Planning Committee and Internal Relations Sub- and the synagogues for providing balanced news committee met recently to discusa key iaauee raised coverage. Members of Beyt Shalom and B'nai Israel at the two community fonuna held in July. All of the issues brou^t up at the fonmiB were carefully Synagogues expressed concern about the requirediacuBsed at the meeting and the conunittee'a rec- ment of 100 families for a congregational rabbi to ommendationB will be presented to the Federation tit on the Federation Board. Council Bluffs Jewish community representation Board on Aug. 27. Committee members voiced their appreciation to those individuals firom the commu- was also discussed. The proposal was changed to nity who attended the forums to express their include representation of all synagogues and Council Bluffs Jewish community representation views. Key items discussed at Thursday's meeting on the Federation Council. The committee also noted that in the proposal, included elder social activities,, the role of the Jewish Preaa, small synagogue and Council members of the Council BlufTs Jewish community Bluffs representation and the Federation Board and members of all synagogues will be encouraged nominating process. to participate as representatives on Center of Under the proposal, elder social activities will Excellence committees and boards. remain under the Bureau for the Aging. The comThe committee felt that important issues had mittee discussed the views of Vision, YES and been raised in the Community Forums, but that Oldtimers I members who attended the forums and the nominating process required further discussion decided that these programs belong with the other and development. The Human Resources services for senior citizens for continuity, of care. Subcommittee, chaired by Margo Riekes, will The Jewish Press will be overseen by a study the Federation Board nominating process "Constitutional Committee" of the Federation and present a recommendation as part of its final board. The Jewish Press committee will be com- proposal later this fall. posed of persons with experience from the A copy of the revised proposal is available from Federation, the Centers of Excellence and syna- the Federation office by calUng 334-6430. In addigogues, and experts in journalism. The Jewish tion, all members of the community are invited to Press will continue to be responsible to the com- attend the Federation Board meeting in August.
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The Theatre at the 'J* was visited recently by a group of teenagers from Denver. The American Children's Theatre Academy (A.C.T.A) presented a special one-hour version of "Bye Bye Binlie' for an audience of over 200 people. A.C.T.A. brings together 30-35 of Denver's moat talented young performers every year for a children's thdiatre tour. Selected through audition and then trained by a staff of profesaionals, these performers (ages 12-18) tour throughout the Midweat with stops in Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolia^t. Paul and Omaha. The Southwest branch of the YMCA provided overnight housing at no charge and sent a group of 80 children to enjoy the show. Other audience members included some of the children enrolled in Summer Camp, members of YES and residenU of the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home.
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we have childrei(i of our own or not. And so, by extension, the Jewish education of our children becomes important i Every community should have a day school; it does have an impact on the w^iole community and not just in education. The more educated the community, the more involved they tend to becoipe in synagogue life and in the organized Jewish world. > In addition, it makes a statement about shalom in the community.
Education: BA in Talmudic Law from Ner Israel Rabbinical College, Baltimore, MD: M.S. In Learning Disabilities and Communicative Disorders, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD Experience: lUbWHerrig Teaching, cunlculum development, administration Personal: Wife, Yakova, and three chiklren, Moshe Lieb, 8; Yehoshua, 7; Chana, 4. Since you're a rabbi, uhy did you choote to become involved in education, rather than in the pulpit f Jewish education provides the opportunity to make an easential contribt^tion to the growth of a Jew. When the moat significant people in the eyes of a child--their parents-share and are involved in their children learning, the entire family is enriched by the experience. I love being part of that process. Day school education i» still thought to be controvertial in tome circlet. What role do you tee thit form of education taking in the field ofJewith education^ I have only been involved in community day schools and not in day schools sponsored by any particular movement. A community day school brings together children from every imaginable background, from homes where the parents are knowledgeable to homes where the families.are not even afHliated with a synagogue. Day schools are the future of Jewish education; they're growing in every community. We have so many things which tend to divide us in the Jewish community. What better way to teach our children to accept all kinds of Jews than by all sitting in a room lining Tbrftft,.together. And how do you see the Friedel Jewish Academy fulfilling that role here? Our children are important to sdl of us, whether
Your rabbinic background it from Orthodox inttitutiont; did you grow up in that world t No, actually I grew up in a secular home. My, parents are Holocaust survivors. They were both in Auschwitz. After the war, they were smiiggled through the Italian Alps onto a ship bound for Israel. You have to remember that life in Israel then was very difficult. When a landsman, a friend, called my father from Brazil in 1956 and told him there was a job available, my parents moved there immediately. We lived in Sao Paolo until I w^s 10 and then moved to New Jersey. My native language is Portuguese; my parents enrolled me in public school 50 1 could learn English first. Once I conquered that challenge, it was, time for me to start learning something about Judaism. That's when I transferred to a day school. But, I did not come from a particularly observant background. I understand the challenges Jews face when it comes to learning more about Judaism, because I've been through that process. And, it's an ongoing process. That is the beauty of Jewish education, whether you're a student at the Friedel or an adult. You're always learning. you'oe worked in Savannah and Seattle; why did you choote Omaha for your next ttop in your career? There was a real chemistry with the people I met on my visit here in the spring, I felt an immediate positive connection and knew these were people with whom I could work. Omaha is a very wholesome community. It's apparent that there's great pride here in the Jewish institutions and in the city, as a whole. All our stair is returning for the school year, which starts Aug. 19, and I'm looking forward to working with them and the board, as well as with the parents of our students in making Friedel a place of excellent education.
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theWt fadliigr, too, in the Oordman Educational Center. It's a beaq)ii\il building; it's convenient to the JCC and all it has to offer and it allows us opportunities to do some creative programming. What do you bring to the table at Friedel't new headmattert I have good people skills and like to help people feel comfortable. Because I've worked in community day schools, I'm very much at ease dealing with people from all kinds of Jewish backI grounds. I'm grateful to the leadership of Friedel for offering me the opportunity to improve my drganizational and administrative skills and to the community for having the foresight of placing Jewish education high on the agenda. What'i your vision for Friedelf Growth! I hope that FJA becomes the place where people of different Jewish backgrounds and levels of education can come together for the goal of educating our children. I see this as a role model of community involvement of families from all Omaha's synagogues. Many Jewish families considering moving to another community view the availability of superb Jewish education as crucial to their choice of location. Friedel Will help attract new families seeking a safe, nurturing environment in which to raise their children. There's tremendous potential here, for Omaha, for the Jewish community and for the Friedel Jewish Academy. Tm excited about being involved in a significant part of the lives of our Jewish children here and helping Friedel make a meaningful contribution to the community.