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National Council of Jewish Women Omaha Section celebrates 100 years

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Congratulations, National Counpil Of Jewish Women, Omaha Section!

For a century, the women of the jOmaha Section of the National Council of Jewish WoiAen have provided this community with service and,education. They have raised an incalculable adiount of funds for their own projects and worthy projects of other local organizations. ' They have advocated for the rights of women, children and families in the statel^ouse in Lincoln and the halls of congress in our nation's capitol. They have trained their members as leaders for NCJW and for other organizations in the Jewish and general communities, including the Jewish Federation, the Women's Campaign and the seven agencies. This 1996 New Year's issue is dedicated to them in'honor of their 100th anniversary. We have tried ^ to cover the many stories of projects and programs of NCJW through the years and the people who have been and continue to be involved. NCJWs first national convention was held in New York City in 1896. We salute them on this milestone and wish them every success in their future endeavors.

This issue would not have been possible without the help of so many...! extend my personal thanks to: the Omaha Section, for allowing The Jewish Press staff and writers access to their archives and for personal interviews; to all the writers, Jill Belmont, Carol Bloch, Caren Friedman, Sara Juster, Bert Lewis and Shana Novak, who participated ' in gathering information and so ably wrote the stories; and to our volunteers, Josh Priluck, Gejtfge Schapiro and Lois Friedman. Also, to the staff, Larry Axelrod, Barbara Frankel, Dora Shefren and Rocky Stem, who sold the ads which enabled us to print this large special issue; Sheryl Friedman, who kept track of our income and expenses so carefully; Maureen LaPour, who took ••raw copy and produced these beauti_ful pages; and to Morris Mahne, who I Jiproofread, proofread and proofread. "^ On behalf of The Jewish Press * staff, volunteers and Board of "Directors, we wish you and your _ loved ones a happy, healthy, prosperous 5757. Carol Katzman, Editor Bob Eisenberg, President

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Lil Farber, NCJW's Honorary President As a new bride in 1933, Lil Farber received a gift membership to NCJW, Omaha Section. Just 10 years later, she was installed as President. Serving for four years in that position, Lil remained on the board of directors continuousl)f until her death in 1995. 'Our centennial celebration, 'A Sentimental Journey,' was dedicated to her," said chairwoman Sandy Epstein, "She was a great lady, a role model to so many.' During the 1940'B, Mrs. Farber coordinated an I NCJW project, called "New Americans," for the Jewish Federation's social services department, forerunner of the Jewish Family Service. Approximately 50 women worked with her to arrange housing and medical care; find clothing and shop for food for the Jews arriving from wartorn Europe. "Jimmy, Dad and I were all enlisted to help with these new immigrants," said Mrs. Farber's daughter, Nancy Noddle, "Mother even arranged everything for Bluma and Joe Polonski's wedding at the old Jewish Community Center on 20th Street. "When she was in charge of sending troops off

, by Carol Katzman, Editor from the USO, she'd drag all of us down there^ even in the middle! of the night," Mrs. Noddle added. Mrs. Farber initiated Council's first dinner dance and from 1948-58 chaired the sales of personalized stationery. 'I remember the stationery," said Mrs. Noddle, "We all had some. She'd set up her display everywhere she went...to Council meetings, Federation events, everywhere!" In 1958, Mrs. Farber was honored by Israel Bonds and in 1962 by B'nai Brith Women. In 1979, Mrs. Farber, along with Lois Friedman, was honored with NCJW, Omaha Section's ^highest award, the Hannah G. Solomon award. Nine years later, NCJW honored Mrs. Farber and Mrs. Friedman for forty continuous years on the Omaha Section board. , Her son, Jim Farber remembers "Mother greeting returning servicemen during the war and resettling immigrants from Europe and later from the Soviet Union. She was a great advocate of Council." "Mother was extremely efficient," concluded Mrs. Noddle, "She combined her love of Council with her love of family and she did both rather well!"

1988-Mr8. Farber, right, chata with Ruthie Nogg at an Omaha Section iinniml meeting.

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1979-Mrs. Harold Farber, left, and Mrs. Uoyd Friedman were honored by NCJW with the Hannah G. Solomon Award, the Tirst time it was ever given by the Section.

1979-The front page of the Omaha Section bulletin showed photos of Mrs. Farber and Mrs. Friedman in various NCJW activities throughout their many years of service.

1993--Mr. and Mrs. Harold Farber, seated, are surrounded by their family at a treeplanting ceremony at Temple Israel. Standing, from left, are: Jay Noddle, Kim Noddle holding daughter Rebecca, Susie Noddle, Harlan and Nancy Noddle, Jim and Judy Farber and daughters Jennifer and Betsy.

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The first 50 years of NCJW by Carol Kal At the first national convention in New York in November of 1896, Sadie American, corresponding aecretaiy of the newly-organized National Council of Jewish Women, read the following letter, from Mrs. Charles RosewaW, founding meiqber of the Omaha Section: '(We) regret very much not having been able, since (we) are but organized two months, to send delegatjes to the Convention.* But two years later, Omaha hosted the 1898 Convention, where Rabbi Leo Franklin warned those assembled that 'Council women cannot solve theological problems or become great scholars.'' NCJW or 'CJoundl' women, as they called themselves, never took these admonitions seriously. From its initial beginnings at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893, NCJWs founder, Hannah G. Solomon 'felt certain that woman's sphere of action was in the home, the synagogues, the councils of state-wherever people shaped the conditions of life.' According to the NCJW Chronicle, Hannah Solomon "was asked to organize the participation of American Jewish women, under whatever division she thought best. She felt that 'our place should be with the ParUament of Religions.' 'A committee was formed and speakers appointed. Henrietta Szold (who would later form Hadassah) would address the Parliament on "What Judaism Has Done for Women' and Josephine Lazarus (sister of the poet, Emma) on The Outlook for Judaism.' When all was in readiness, a committee of Jewish men asked Hannah Solomon to meet with them to discuss the plans... 'After retiring to deliberate, the committee returned with not a single woman's name in their recommendations. "However, he added, the women could serve as hostesses.' This was not a response accepted by Hannah Solomon. She pulled herself up to her full height of only four-and-a-half feet and replied, "Under these circumstances we do not care to cooperate with you, and I request that our presence at this meeting be expunged firom the records.'

Editor ing more than 2,000 letters to Jewish women across the country, a new force was formed, the Congress of Jewish Women, the first such group ever created. The congress quickly reaUzed that a momentus event had occured and decided to form a more permanent organization with an initial membership of 93 delegates from 29 cities. ' In 1894, the final reorganization was complete and the National Council of Jewish Women was bom. While the fledgling Omaha Section was unable to send delegates to the 1896 convention, it did approve of the action taken at that meeting: *8eek to unite women interested in the work of Religion, Philanthropy and Education; 'organize and encourage study of principles of Judaism, the history, literature and customs of the Jews and their bearing on world history; •apply knowledge gained in this study to the improvement of Sabbath Schools, and in the work of social reform; •secure the interest and aid of influential persons to prevent persecutions."

"Who is this new woman?," Hannah SoloiQon asked, "She is the woman who dares go into the world and do what her convictions demand."

Hannah G. Solomon, (right) founder of NCJW in 1893, and Jane Adams, founder of Chicago's Hull House, pictured here at Mrs. Solomon's 75th birthday celebration, both "grappled with the problems of their day: political equality, poverty, disease, ignorance and illiteracy," according to the NCJW Chronicle. Mrs. Solomon was not content to play the role of grand lady and demure hostess. Instead she determined that because no organization existed to represent the Jewish women of America, she would have to found one. Family friend, Jane Adams, founder of Chicago's Hull House, stopped by Hannah's home occasionally to see how Hannah was faring. After hand-writ-

The first few decades brought about changes in addressing the needs of immigrants and the poor by NCyW women. While their was no lack of organizations willing to tackle this momentous problem at the turn of the century, there was a lack of training available for young women to pull themselves out of poverty. (Continued on page 6)

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The first 50 years.. In 1903, the U.S. government requested NCJWs assistance in meeting and caring for Jewish women arriving through the ports of New York. A service station was established at Ellis Island in 1904, manned by NCJW volunteers. While other organizations were asked to leave Ellis Island during World War I, an NCJW volunteeriwas allowed to maintain the responsibility for all arriving women and children and connect them to various ethnic groups operating charitable efTorts.

NCJW assisted immigrants, especially Jewish women who arrived alone in the United States. These efTorts continued before and after World War I, after World War II and, with the lifting on the ban on Jewish immigration, from the Soviet Union in 1978 and again with the fall of the Berlin Wall.

(Continued from page B) ment camps (a task to be heartbreakingly repeated after World War ID," wrote Dore Schary in the 1967 publication "Where There's a Woman." Omaha was no exception. In 1920, Mrs. Frederick Cohn, wife of Rabbi Frederick Cohn, spiritual leader of Temple Israel, reorganized the Section and wrote the following report to the Ninth Triennial Convention: f I feel that a great honor has been conferred upon me by our Omaha Section in selecting me to be one of the delegates, and 1 deem it a privilege to be at this convention where I may be inspired by the wonderful addresses I have heard and the good work reported by the sister Sections. "Only last July, Omaha decided to rejoin the Council of Jewish Women and we now have a membership of 130, which we hope to increase greatly. Although we have not had time to do much work yet, several committees are already active. "Our Committee on Religion has organized a class for the study of medieval Jewish history which Rabbi Cohn leads, and we are planning to organize Sabbath Schools for the children who get no religious training. "Our Program Committee has given us several excellent programs wherein the Jewish note is always sounded. "The Committee on Education is making a canvass of all the schools in order to ascertain the physical, mental, and moral condition of the children and give them whatever assistance is necessary. "The Americanization work is being done by ladies thoroughly interested in the work, and I am sure that at the next meeting we shall be able to tell of much good work accomplished."

After the war, NCJW set about to establish such volunteer-run institutions as vocational centers, nurseries and free libraries. It "concentrated its efforts for refugees stranded in European intern-

"The firm thread of the National Council of Jewish Women runs unbroken through the fabric of my life." Hannah G. Solomon

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With the passage of the 26th Amendment in 1920, Omaha women joined their counterparts across the country in exercising their newly-established right to vote and increasing their efforts on legislation regarding child labor laws, public housing, food and drug! regulations and welfare. Classes in hygiene, sewing and cooking were offered at the 20th street JCC, according to Section President Mrs. J.H. Kulakofsky (Sadie). By 1929, the Omaha Section had formed a cooperative relationship with the Jewish Community Council to sponsor a, series of lectures and recitals open to the public. Orators such as Clarence; Darrow, Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver, the doyenne of the Reform movement, find Margaret Sanger, leader of the movement ^ provide birth control to women, were among dozens of speakers to grace the stage at the Brandeis Auditorium downtown. . A Peace Pageant was presented, according to the Omaha Bee News in that year with the following women as members of the cast: Mesdames Paul Blotcky, Manny Handler, Phillip Levey and Messrs. Herman Rosenblatt, Harold Kendis and Juhan Ziegler. The following year, Mrs. Herbert Arnstein was elected president and Mrs. Charles Rosewater was sent as a delegate to the triennial convention in Los Angeles. Others elected to the board of directors were: Mesdames Harry Priesman, Arthur Robinson, Ben Minkin, Sam Gross, A. Katskee, David Finkel and Morris Forbes. The Section also began awarding scholarships for young women to attend institutions of higher learning. The first was given to Bess Weinstein, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Salomon Weinstein, in order to audition for the Civic Repertory theater in New York. Women began taking on roles in local theater productions and Council women were no exception. "The Truth' was presented at the downtown JCC with Mrs. Herman Jahr as director. Other cast members included Earl Siegel, Nate Sekerman, Irving Sternhill, Elsie Fogel, Edith' Dolgoff, Sara Rae Fish and Martha and Dave Himmeistein. (Continued on page 7)

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The first 50 y^ars... In 1931, Coundf formed the first circulating library with 150 books at the i Blackstone Hotel, under the leadership of Mrs. J|L. Stern. Two years ilater, it was consolidated with the library of thejJCC, accoWing to Mrs. Bert Hene. "TAe motivation for the enterpri*e$ and activities in which I have engaged hat come...from the Biblical injunction 'to do justly and love mercy.'With thoufand$ of my contemporaries, I have participated in movements to improve social conditions." Hannah Solomon in '^he Fabric

I of My Life." By the mid-30s, concern was growing among Jewjsh groups about the rise of Hitler in Germany and the passage of the Nuremberg laws. Oliver Baldwin, son of Britain's Conservative leader Stanley Baldwin, was hosted by 'Mr. and Mrs. Herman Auerbach, prior 'to his speech at the JCC about the worsening economic conditions in the world. Another of NCJW's early contributions to organizational life was the formation of study groups. Subjects included conditions in Russia and China, child care, Jewish womanhood, bible, and a peace study group began to meet at the Blackstone Hotel, featuring Mrs. I.D. Weiss. Omaha sent delegates to a peace conference in Kansas City in 1935 with Mrs. Harry Kulakofsky and Mrs. A.D. Frank leading the delegation. With the outbreak of World War II, Council's attention once again turned to the resettling of immigrants. According to the NCJW Chronicle, 'The stream of refugees swelled.

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(Qontinued Crom pace 6) 'During the ear|y days of Hitler's reign, NCJW's Port and Dock volunteers helped more than 2,000 immigrants a year...By 1939, the number had increased to 16,225 and NCJWs work became part of the National Refugee Service." All through the war. Council women continued their efforts to reunite families, teach English to immigrants and assimilate them into American life. Chaired by Lillian Farber, the Omaha Section began a new project to staff the ,USO canteen at the train station. Council sought legislation to allow refugees fleeing Europe to enter the U.S. and it was one of the few organizations told about the secret refugee resettlement in Oswego, N.Y. "There it shared expertise in the Americanization process, wrote Faith Rogow, in 'Gone to Another Meeting.' "In addition to underwriting English classes financially, Council had a national network of personal and business contacts that enabled the organization, to obtain basic supplies, scarce in wartime America." As the war ended, NCJW was recognized by Congress as 'the only agency at the time which followed through from reception on arrival to Americanization." Hannah Solomon expressed her sentiments about NCJWs first 50 years of service in her autobiography. The Fabric of My Life, "The Council today is facing the completion of half a century of service. It has been diligent in pursuing its purposes and with a sense of deep gratitude, I see it steadfast to i' trust, 'Faith and Humanity.' "In the warp and woof of my own story...the NCJW assumes major Volunteers firom NCJW staffed the USO canteen at the train importance, for into it are woven my station during WWII, rolled bandages, collected materials for attitudes and aspirations as a Jewess." the war effort and raised funds to assist the Red Cross.

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Aftermath of WWII brings new relationship with Jewish homeland by Carol Katzman, Editor When the boys came home from overseas^ thev were accompanied by a new wave of immigration, the remnants of Europe's Jewish communities. NCJW volunteers turned from staffing USOs to reuniting thousands of survivors of the Holocaust through their locations service. According to When There's a Wokan, 'the war had destroyed Jewish welfare and educational institutions. Trained people, capable of rebuilding these services, were needed. Toihelp meet the emergency, NCJW granted fellowships for graduate study at American universities to educational and , welfare specialists. • "Transportation and all other expenses were paid by Council, which demanded only one thing: that the fellowship recipients put their new skills to work in rebuilding their shattered communities." At the same time, NCJW recognized that toys, I books and educational materials were badly needed in Europe's orphanages, and by 1946, under the leadership of President ^jillian Farber, Omaha Section, became one of the first to participate in this project. Thus began, NCJWs relationship with Jews overseas and in Israel, the nation about to be born.

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France, Greece, Hungaiy, Poland, were in the program.'As the bulk of the refuge^ population moved to Israel, we concentrated our fellowship efforts in I that couiitry," MB. Levin concluded. By 1949, a contribution to the Hebrew University for the training of secondary school teachers became an annual part of the NCJW budget. Less than 20 years later, this project developed into the formation of the NCJW Research Institute for Innovation in Education, (RIFIE) an integral part of the School of Education at the university. Today, RjIFIE designs, initiates and evaluates educational methods, materials, practices and services and conducts basic educational research. The 25-30 projects it runs annually center in the areas of early childhood education, education in the family and community and immigrant absorption. RIFIE also sponsors seminars attracting, educators from around the world and publishes its research Hannah Levin, former national Director of Israel findings in scholarly journals and in book-form. Affairs, said in a recent interview, 'the fellowship (Continued on the page 9) program was the heart of our Israel program for many years. But the high school involved more of' our Sections. The Hebrew University High School, built in 1963 on the Givat Ram campus of the university, is the only building for which the organization has ever raised funds. 'This was the second time where NCJW was invited to come on a ppject in Israel. "The first time was when we were invited as a 'non-Zionist' organization to match British mandatory funds that were granted for the establishment of a Department of Education at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem," Mrs. Levin added. "The program started immediately after the war. The idea was to offer opportunities for graduate study in the U.S. for men and women in a variety of fields and that the individual would be prepared for greater service to the Jewish community. "The idea was that after the war, Jews might be returning to some of the countries from which they Children at Israeli preschools and daycare had been driven. The first students came in 1945 centers are recipients of educational toys from Holland and Czechoslovakia. But, by 1963, and materials through NCJW's Ship-A-Box nearly 200 men and women from 17 countries, project. For the flnt time Bince ito inception iif 1945, NCJW'B Skip-A-Box program tent packages to Jewiih communitiei in the Soviet Union, in 1990, after the U.S.S.R. collapsed. The boxes contained Hebrew alphabet puzzles, toys, games, holiday coloring books and other edi^ational items with a focus on Judaism, Tljiey were sent at the request of the Joint Distribution Committee,! which organized a massive operation of bringing Jewish knowledge to communities in the U.S.S.R. These efforts included establishing Jewish libraries in 30 cities, training cantors and community workers and public celebration of Jewish holidays.

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Bobbi Leibowitz's first trip to Israel was in 1981 on an NCUW mission. She and Edie Wolf, Director of the Jewish Federation Library, visited several RIFIE sites, including a tour of the offices at the Department of Education at Hebrew University, located on Mount Scopus. "The trip was absolutely wonderful. Although it was an NCJJW tour, we saw Jewish and non-Jewish sites," said Mrs. Leibowtiz. 'It is my homeland, but we are part of a whole world," she added! "When Paul Cohen and 1 wrote the skit for the 1983 NCJW fashion show about what to bring for a trip to Israel, we wrote it from my notes. "The sites we visited are no longer available because they're in the West Bank and it's not always safe. 'Our tour leader, Herman (iohen, was one of the very first ones trained after Israel became a state in '48," she concluded, "He was fabulous. We saw more on this tour than any other I've been on." (Continued on page 10)

From left: Jan Sohneiderman, Barbara Mandel, Past National President, and Connie Uutzky presented a $5,000 endowment gift to UFIE.

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(Continued from page 9) In 1983, Omaha Section donated $5,000 to the RIFIE Endowment Fund in honor of the 15th anniversary of RIFIE's founding. Newly-elected National President Barbara Mandel accepted the check from Omaha Section President Connie Slutzky. According to a May 27, 1983, article by David Bittner in The Jewish Press, Mrs. Mandel said, 'Since it was established 15 years ago, RIFIE has become a major influence on the educational policy in Israel. Many of its programs are now ^plemented throughout Israel in cooperation with the Ministry of Education." One such program, "The Rules of the Game," was developed jointly by Israeli Jewish and Arab high school teachers. It teaches coexistence between Israeli Arabs and Jews with role play and demonstrations of democratic principles, Recently, educators from school districts in Texas, Florida and California observed the program in action in hopes of implementing the pro1975~Front row, from left: Susie Shyken gram for immigrant teens from non-democratic and Marilyn Rosen. Back row: Susie Mogii, countries. Jan Fisher, Cookie Katskee and Sandy Jan Schneiderman, twice-elected National ViceYudelson performed "Puppet Prince." president of NCJAV, has participated in several NCJW missions to Israel and observed projects of the Research Institute in action during a 1988 Summit V mission to Israel with NCJW. 'We began our visit in Ashdod to see 'Children Tutoring Children,'" said Mrs. Schneiderman, "This is a fantastic program because it not only improves the skills of the 'slow' learners, but also lets the older children give of themselves in a caring and nurturing way. 'Integration and respect for minority rights have always been concerns for NCJW. We visited a high school in the Arab village of Dabbiriya, where we saw 'Rules of the Game' used as a basis for a pluralistic democracy," she concluded. In a 1992 interview Barbara Mandel conducted with Seymour Fox, former Chairman of the Board of RIFIE, he said about the founding of the Institute in 1968, "It was as simple as could be; this was just a perfect moment where the National Council of Jewish Women was looking at where they could have their greatest impact. "The university wanted to make an even greater contribution to Israeli society in the field, not merely theoretically and there was this minister of education and he said to you (NCJW), "You are to us; auir na nashema, like oxygen for a person 1980-Pam Cohn gave a report at a Council in need of oxygen."

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Funds raise money as well as spirits through the years by Shana Novak, Syracuse University, JeuUh Preu intern To raise these huge sums, the Section leadership We've always heard about the wonderful things that the Omaha Section of the National Council of turned to new sources, beyond the Council Thrift Jewish Women did for the community. In the '408, Shop. If ever in search of high fashion clothing at Council started the first Jewish Library. In 1957, lower costs, 1980 was the year. , Labels Unliipited was held at the Holiday Inn Council sent visually impaired kids to camp. In the 1960's, Omaha section donated $5000 so that those ea^h year, selling new and nearly new donated campers could have a Nature Study Building. In clothing at thrift shop prices. Throughout the year, 1978, Council resettled a Soviet family in Omaha. the donated clothing was kept in storage. When it In 1989, Council donated two vans to the Rose was time for the sale, volunteers spent hundreds of Blumkin Home, and in the '90s,| they continue to hours sorting, marking, pricing, merchandising, serve the community loyally just as it did in the and setting up. "Labels was good for people who didn't have time past. But Council would be unable to perform any of these kind acts if it were not for the innovative to take on big jobs but still wanted the Ain of being and interesting fund-raising activities of the involved," said two-year chairwoman Jan Schneiderman. Mrs. Schneiderman also rememSection. In 1972, the National Council of Jewish Women, bered Labels as a very social time to be involved. She estimated that over 150 people were involved Omaha Section, believed so strongly in their fundraising ability that in a letter to the Budget and at each year the Section ran this fiind-raiser.. "Labels Unhmited" generated more than $90,000 Allocations Committee of the Jewish Federation, 1971--Dottie Rosenblum presents a cliecii to Sue Meyers wrote that Council, "didn't wish to in the eight years in which the sale ran through the Sam Poska for the Senior Citizens' Club at accept funds so badly needed by the community early eighties. The mbney raised went to various the 20th Street JCC. when we can manage without them. We request projects including Mini Grants for Teachers, that NO subvention for Council be included in the R.A.F.T., and even programs in Israel. Eventually, after years of successful Labels sales, the lease at Federation Budget for the current year." Feeling self-sufficient enough to survive without the storage location expired'and Council directed the financial support of the Federation was its attention to other areas of fund-raising. unheard of at the time. This was a surprise to Unsurprisingly, the NCJW had another creative everyone, but no one was surprised that NCJW way to generate funds. The program was called went on to support the community, and itself, on its (Continued on page 13) own. Former Jewish Press editor Mickey Gerelick wrote in an editorial that year, "Now that's newsthe good kind that doesn't usually make the newspapers. Since I'm partial to stories with 'happy endings,' I extend my personal thanks to the Omaha NCJW for their action, which added a bright touch to my week." From that point on, Omaha Section not only refused to accept funds from the Jewish Federation of. Omaha, they started giving even larger sums of money back. They donated $10,000 for a room at the new JCC in West Omaha and, nine years later, donated another $25,000 for the building of the 1986"MariIyn Blatt (left), helps a customer Rose Blumkin Jewish Home, with an additional 1985--Debbie Josephson volunteered he^ at the Lal>elB Unlimited sale of "gently used" $10,000 given towards the Home's endowment fund time to Labels Unlimited as a salesperson. in 1994. clothing.

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Yet another successful fund-raising activity continues to be'the sale of "Tribute Cards." Cards are sold in memory of a loved one or in hopes of a speedy recovery or in honor of Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, birthdays, graduations, and any other event worthy of remembrance. Cards available for purchase are those with proceeds going to the Physically and Visually Impaired Fund, the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home, the Children and Youth Fund, the Public Affairs Fund, and the Research Institute in Israel Fund. Dianne Malashock, a chairwoman of the 1993-94 Physically and Visually Impaired Tribute Fund, said that most of the money from the cards wag donated to Radio Talking Books and the Respite Care Center. Pipal Park, which the Omaha Section of Council initially funded, also received a portion of the proceeds. Audrey Sophir recalls the Impaired Fund Tribute Cards helping visually-impaired children go to camp and even specialized trips to Europe. Mrs. Sophir fondly remembers Mrs. Albert B. Newman, who was always very generous with her donations to the Visually and Physically Impaired Fund.i Mrs. Newman passed away recently. 'It was a loss to the community and to NCJW," said Mrs. Sophir. The Public Affairs fund is also a type of tribute card available for purchase. Carol Bloch established the Fund which supports state public affairs advocacy. Funds from that fund have enabled Mrs. Bloch to underwrite programs such as the Nov., 1995, speech by Rev. Barry Lynn on the issue of separation of church and state. The Research Institute for Innovation in Educa(Cktntinued on page 14)

1988-Marcia Pitlor (left), Nancy Skid, Janie Kulakofsky, Vicki Perimeter and Betty Kozlen met to plan the donor.

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recalled a year where she sent packets of artificial sweetener to donors, going along )|lt(> her theme, '"How Swfeet It Is.' Other innovative ideas for the donor cards included a travel theme, sending each donor a baggage claim ticket as the donation card; a gardening theme, sending donors seeds to plant; and a puzzle theme, encouraging donors to "fill in the missing piece by giving a donation.' "I believe in the projects that Donor gives its proceeds to. It's good for the community," said one-time chi^rwoman Vikki Perimeter. "Donor was a fiin way to encourage giving," said Janie Kulakofsky. One year, Carol Katzman recalls using the theme "Be An Angel.' She remembers that most everyone did not consider her an angel as they opened their donor cards only to drop tiie enclosed glitter all over their carpet. Obviously, recipients of the card were not too upset, however, making the Donor event always innovative and successful in reaching its annual $10,000 goal.

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On behalf of the Officers and Board of Directors of the National Council of Jewish Women, I congratulate you on the 100th Anniversary of the Omaha Section. We are so proud to recognize your century of service to faith and humanity.

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Over the years, Omaha Section has been in the forefront of addressing critical issues of the day through education, community service, research and advocacy efforts which have affected social policy in your community, the United States and Israel. You have reached across the country to create a strong partnership, both financially and programmatically, with the National organization.

Sheila Miller Clearwaler, FL Recording Sfcrrlary Anne Oppenheimer Olympia Fields, IL <4ssislan( RfCorrfinj Srcr^fflry . Marsha Alkind Upper Montdair, N| Treasurer

Your participation in "Challenge for Community Action" resulted in your first Child Care Fair, which was replicated by other Sections across the country. Through your involvement in so many national programs including Windows on Day Care, Mothers in the Workplace, Ship-A-Box and the National Family Day Care Project, you have set an incredible example for other Sections to emulate!

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Clothing, household items and furniture donated by members are sold through the Council Thrift Shop located at 6005 Maple St. NCJW has a variety of funds including NCJW Research Institute in Israel, NCJW Project Fund for the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home, Special Services for the Physically and Visually Impaired Fund, Children and Youth Fund and Public Affairs Fund.

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Omaha Section thanks the following donors for their generous underwriting of Elmer and Marion Gross Foundation Jay Noddle Family Harlan Noddle and Joe Krehenbaum Philanthropic Fund KB. Foods Sue and David Meyers AJan and Marcia Baer Charitable Foundation Broadmoor Development Industrial Label Nancy and David Friedland

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Council 'sees' need for programs for impaired

by Shana Novak, Syracuse University, e/ei«t«A Preat intern iginning in the 1960'8, the National Council of into other daycare programs because of special Jewish Women[ Omaha feection, dedicated much of medical attention needed.' : their time to the visually and physically impaired The Center is'staffed by professionals, but citizens of Omaha. Council volunteers' usually sit on the Respite Care Council volunteers sat on the boards of the' Center Advisory Board. Omkha Hearing School, Foundation for the Vicki Sanford feels that these days "it's hard to Visually Impaired, and Radio Talking Book. But, ; find volunteers for the board because people are .so NCJW gave more to impaired progranis than board busy"— but generous donations continue to support members. the center. To Radio Talking Book, Council lent a friendly Council originally donated start-up funds and I voice. The Omaha Hearing School was supported today continues to grant money for special equipby loyal volbnteerp working with the childreh. The ment and other needs. Section was the first contributor to Pipal Park, a In 1993, Council gave the center funds for a sucbarrier free park in Omaha. ' tion machine to feed infants who were handiAs for the visually impaired, the National Council capped. They also gave the Center a "ball bath" in of Jewish Women had a yision. 1986, which was not only entertaining but good Mrs. Julia Jacobs represented NCJW on the This vision became reality in 1957 when Council exercise foi' the kids. began funding the Camp for the Visually Impaired. Omaha Hearing School board until 1976. The Respite Care Center was special to Linda Bernice Wolfson said that the need for a visually Novak because she knew, from being a professional impaired camp came from a preschool for students and the snow began to fall, Council volunteers took in the field of special education that, "if the Center who were blind, the Children's Sight Center. off their summer camp attire and put on bowhng had not been around, the kids wouldn't have had While involved with the preschool and the Beth El shoes. anywhere else to go." Christmas-time brought bowling parties for the Braille Group, Mrs. Wolfson, along with Ruth The National Council of Jewish Women's list of Katskee, Ruth Sokolof and others, thought it would blind. Each year. Council volunteers and even their visually impaired activities goes on to include the I be fun for the kids to have the opportunity to go to children congregated at local bowling alleys to (Continued on page 19) show the visually impaired how much fun it was to :a real camp. Held at the Esther K. Newrlian camp near the bowl. Participants were from the Omaha Public Platte River, the camp "gave kids who might not School District. Winter also brought shopping sprees for the visuhave had the opportunity (and who weren't mainstreamed at the time) a chance to go to camp." said ally impaired children, thanks to the Section and generous donations. Lois Friedman. Council volunteers, as well as junior high and Some of the campers came from the Omaha high school-aged kids, accompanied the blind chilSchool for the Blind, but most came from all over Nebraska to experience the joys of camping, made dren to Younker's Department Store to assist them possible by NCJW: Wliile at camp, campers swam with their Christmas shopping. . ' Phil Sokolof donated (and still donates) money to under the supervision of the Red' Cross, rode horseach visually impaired child so that he or she may es, and were entertained by clowns. Ellie Penner remembers that Council enjoyed buy presents for their families. The shopping sprees continue today. jnany years at the camp. "Christmas shopping with the visually impaired Camp was a big job—we tried to provide a true camping experience for kids who otherwise might really was fun— my own daughter, Mikki, even NCJW'B involvement with Radio Talking no have had one," she said. Mrs. Penner admits came!" said Ellie Penner. The Respite Care Center was yet another pro- Book won them the Community [that volunteering for the camp "pulled her into gram for children funded by the National Council Organization Award in 1987. Accepting the NCJW" and gave her a foundation for her involveaward from RTB were: from left, Esther of Jewish Women. ment with Council. The Respite Care Center is a daycare for chil- Simon, Carol Katzman, Dave Meyers, Bettie When the sultry days of summer had passed dren with special needs who could not be accepted Muskin and Ruth Erman.

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>r programs for impaired (Continued from page 18) dty wide project of Radio Talking Book. Volunteers spent time several days during the week reading newspapers and TV Guides to listeners who otherwise would have no way a knowing what news publications had to offer. The readings are then recorded and sent to various listeners for personal use at home. Esther Sinlon goes to the radio station twice a week to reach her listeners, as she has for the past twenty years. 'I love reading, but the neatest thing about Radio Talking Book was getting the opportunity to meet my listeners," said Esther Simon.

. }9"Council members' children often issisted with community service projects, 3eth Blotcky, daughter of Wanda Blotcky, a visually handicapped child at a bowl(P«rty-

1964-Dau^ter8 of Council members staffed the picnic at the Gene Eppley Camp for the blind. Pictured above are, on the left: Dede Fogel and Ellen Canar Joseph; on the right, front to back: Susan Brodkey, Cindy Klein and Linda Zalkin Mann with the campers.

Dave Meyers also volunteered his time to the radio station reading the Omaha World-Herald. Although he feels that it 'wasn't glamourous," he admits that Radio Talking Book proved to be'very self gratifying. i In April of 1987, the director of Radio Talking Book then, David Robinson, expressed his gratitude by reporting to The Jewish Preaa, 'I know that NCJW has supported RTB for many years with little fanfare or public recognition. NCJW believes our service is vital." Radio Talking Book honored the Omaha Section of NCJW with the Community Organization award in 1987. It's no wonder, either-with the help of Council, the organization's broadcasts were received by approximately 2,500 listeners over the years. Today, as the world is a very different place, so is the involvement of NCJW with the visually and physically impaired. Because of liability worries, trained professionals now take the place of volunteers. Bemice Wolfson stated that the Camp for the Visually Impaired dis(Continued on page 20)

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Council 'sees' need for programs (Continued from page 19) solved years ago because schools and camps began to accept and accommodate the blind children into the mainstream setting. Although Radio Talking Book still receives Council volunteers, Esther Simon notes that perhaps the program is not followed so closely anymore because "blindness doesn't happen to many people anymore. It's not like Aizheimers 6T Cancer where everybody knows somebody." NCJW still takes the blind shopping at Christmas time and even helped send a blind boy t« college through the Visually Impaired Fund (paid for from NCJWs Fund for the Physically and Visually Impaired). The focus of Council may have shifted somewhat from the days of the Esthier K. Newman Camp. Many people were helped in the past and know that the National Council of Jewish Women is very willing to extend a helping hand in the future.

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R.A.F.T Spells H E L P Stay afloat on a sea of troubles by SliaiU Novak, Jewish Preu intern Over the years, the National Counqil of Jewish Women has come to the side of those in need. To name a few, the Camp for the Blind, the Omaha Hearing School, and Radio Talking Book— all projects of NCJWs past for those who were visually and hearing impaired. , But seven years ago. Council extended its hand to those who did not have disabilities. Able to see, hear, and speak, these people had other problems— an alcohoUc parent, an unplanned pregnancy, a suicidal inend, or just being young. Resburces Available to Teens, also known as R.A.F.T., was (and still is) a book distributed—free of charge— to seventh through twelfth graders in most Omaha area schools. Inside the book, services, addresses, and phone numbers are listed to readers who need help, but aren't sure where to find it. "I think that R.A.F.T. helped kids who couldn't normally get help." said Kate Kirshenbaum, who put together R.A.F.T.'s first edition along with Linda Novak and many other volunteers. Kirshenbaum and Novak circulated the first R.A.F.T., which listed services such as Planned Parenthood, mental health centers, the Child Saving Institute, employment offices, and Alcoholics Anonymous. Since the first edition's appearance in 1989, three other volumes have appeared in the Omaha Public Schools, District 66, Ralston, Papillion, Bennington, and even Valley and Elkhom School Districts. In cooperation with St. Joseph Mental Health Center, Omaha area parochial schools also received copies of R.A.F.T for their students. Over all, 100,000 students received the book in each of R.A.F.T.'s three pubhcations. i

"If you think you're going to sink, grab a R.A.F.T." "We can tell that the books have been helpful and successful because of the great number of requests and inquiries for more books and updated versions," said Janie Kulakofsky, R.A.F.T chairwomen for a number of years past. Kirshenbaum also agreed that the community response was "overwhelming". With the generous help of donations from community members and businesses, R.A.F.T. was, and continues to be, a valuable resource that is "important for today's teenagers," said Mrs. Kulakofsky. Underwriters of the publications include the Terri and Phil Schrager Fund, First Data Resources, Milton S. and Corinne Livingston Foundation, Carl Frohm Memorial Fund, Herbert Goldsten Trust, Variety Club of Nebraska, Tent 16; Homer's Record Stores and St. Joseph's Center for Mental Health. Omaha PubUc Schools assisted with the fourth edition by printing the booklet 'in-house' for distribution to OPS middle and high schools. The Section then paid for additional copies for other school districts. Volunteers are ahready gearing up to print the fifth edition, due out the Fall of 1997. The process includes sending evaluations to those agencies and instituUons listed in the current R.A.F.T., making changes and corrections and finding new services in the community to offer teens. Cheryl Umer and Aveva Shukert, Community Services Co-Vice-presidents for Omaha Section, have named Sharon Cipperley and Nancy Jacobeon as chairwomen for this prqect. If interested in assisting them with the next pub-

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by Shana^ Novak, Jeuiah Prena intern More than 20 years ago, the Omaha Children's Museum was an idea on the drawing board. Today, the museum is a respected, hands-on place of learning for Omaha's young. 'People learn by doing,' said museum creator Karen Levin who, in 1975, brou^t the idea of an ^ Omaha museum from Boston. Ms. LeVin pointed out that the community embraced the prcgect. Over the years, ma^y members of the National Council of Jewish Women gave their time to the Children's Museum. Cookie Hoberman, a past member of the Museum planning committee, 'remembers taking part in the 1981 exhibit, "Your Way, My Way, Different Ways of Learning." "Tour Way My Way" provided children with an education, but also an entertainment value as well,' she said. This project gave children a chance to experience the challenges of living with handicaps. Children were able to try on glasses that simulated visual conditions and headphones that simulated hearing disorders. Crutches and wheelchairs were also part of the exhibit. To experience the difficulties of another makes you realize what gifts you have been given," said Mrs. Hoberman. Mrs'. Hoberman, along with other community and Council volunteers, encountered obvious success with the exhibit, winning the Jewish Federation of Omaha's Community Service Award in 1981. "Your Way, My Way" was typical of Council projects, eiyoyed by the whole community and sending . an educational message," Mrs. Hoberman stated. Over the years. Children's Museum activities have impacted not only the Omaha community, but also some NCJW-Omaha Section members who 'Were involved. To creator Karen Levin, the museum became a life changing experience." Sandy Epstein said that being involved with both the National Coundi of I Jewish Women and the museum led her to be I Museum Guild President in 1988-89. 'I knew that we were getting through to kids ,when I saw a young boy (who could walk just fine) trying out a wheelchair for the first time in his life. He was so friistrated when he couldn't get the chair over a curb," said Linda Novak of her experience with the Tour Way, My Way" exhibit. In 1986, NCJW also sponsored another exhibit, ."The Family Folklore Exhibit," which involved learning about the histories of various fiEunihes. That committee was started under Pam Cohn as Commuoity Services Vice-president from 1984-86, and completed under Ruth Erman, C.S. Vice-president from 1986-88. They put together vintage clothing from the turn of the century, copies of books, photographs and documents, such as ships' manifests and immigration papers, and family heirlooms, such as candlesticks and mezuzot. The Section's 'trunk' was part of a larger exhibit which featured artifacts from other cultures. This year, the Children's Museum is 20 years Did. The National Council of Jewish Women is 80 irears older than the museum, but over the years, nany Council members and volunteers have HUoyed sharing time and effort to make the museim so widely supported and respected. When asked if she ever thought that the museim would come to be what it is in 1996, creator n Levin replied, 'Of course—it turned out just imagined it.*

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At the fair, famiUes in search of qualState Public Aflairs Chairwoman in Nebraska. ity day care could visit with representatives and The "Center-for-the Child" was a 1983 national receive information about available care. NCJW project. The broad mission is to promote the According to Patricia Newman, the Child Care well-being of children and their families in the fair "provided families with contacts' when in United States.' The Center conducts applied search of child care. The Child Care Fair also research to increase public awareness of children's offered daycare providers workshops on topics such issues, improve programs and services and influ- as "Families in the '908* and 'Rainy Day ence social policy affecting children and families. Activities." An estimated 1500 people attended the Sections nationwide began their 'Center-for-the- fair each year. Child" work with "Mothers in the Workplace." The Child Care fair was supported by family oriThat project was a study of area companies and ented businesses and 30 to 40 NCJW volunteers at corporations and their willingness to cooperate a time. Recruiting child care representatives and with women who had families to care for. (As it speakers was part of the work involved. was, and is, typical of Council projects, these stud'Becoming involved with the Child Care Fair led ies would eventually expose the need for reform). to my Community Service Vice-presidency," said Field research was conducted by more than 1,000 volunteer and later, president, Vikki Sanford. NCJW volunteers in 100 communities across the Mrs. Sanford felt that the Child Care Fair 'made country, including Omaha. More than 2,000 NCJW a family friendly organization." Eventually,' employers and 21,620 employed mothers in their the Omaha Section decided that the fair had suclast trimester of pregnancy were surveyed. cessfully made a difference in the community but The goal of the study was to learn what the bar- that other Council projects also required attention. riers were for mothers to return to the workplace. Receiving that attention in 1991 was 'The • The study, supported by a grant from the Ford National Family Day Care Project." In cooperation Foundation, revealed that the biggest impediment with the Midwest Child Care Association, the to re-entering the work force was a lack of quality, National Council of Jewish Women-Omaha Section, affordable, accessible day care for infants. set out to help in-home daycare providers who were A decade later, the organization would launch the in need of extra assistance. Omaha Section was one "National Day of the Working Parent" as an oppor- of only 31 NCJW Sections in the country to be tunity U> thank those corporations which had fami- selected for this nationwide project. ly-friendly policies. "The National Family Day Care Project was my NCJW nationally called for area companies to favorite because it enabled in home child care nominate themselves to be evaluated for the 'fami- providers to give children safe day care," said past ly friendliness" of their company. A family friend- project chairman Patricia Newman. ly" company was classified as having reasonable Along with consistent funding. Council's Home benefits for pregnant workers, flexible maternity Day Care Project established a 'lending library" leave, and employment policies which would bene- which had everything from car seats and high fit the working mother. After the companies were (Continued on page 24) evaluated on the family friendliness of their policies and procedures, companies who qualified were then honored and exposed as a place that was understanding of the working mother. Eventually, "Mother's in the Workplace" led to legislaUon which was passeid nationally lengthening the period of maternity leave. After many discoveries and victories, 'Mothers in the Workplace" led NCJW on to other ways of improving child care. This result led to the next National Council of Jewish Women project, the 'Challenge for Community Action." In August of 1987, the Omaha World-Herald reported that a $25,000 grant was given by the Hearst Foundation to the 'Challenge for Community Action: Support for Working ParenU and their Children." That challenge for action lead to the creation of the "Child Care Fair," an original project initiated by leaders from Omaba Section. 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Children h^lp NCJW carry out four-fold service (Continued from pag« 22) fr«nipag«22) chairs to disliwashers, ^11 of which were necessary understanding of the needs of child care—yesterfor ^ hoiqe day care provider to have to become a day and today. The National Council of Jewish licensed day care provider in the State of Women's involvement with childcare issues truly Nebraska. The lending library had other equip- represented the four fereas of NCJWs mission. ment as well as toys. There was the resbarch gathered' by the "Center There was also a "Baby Food Pantry" which was for the Child," the education provided at the 'Child stocked with formula and baby food products for Care Fair," the advocacy to enable government legthe needy. The 'National Family Daycare Project" islation to be passed concerning "Mothers in the focused mostly on persons who wanted to provide Workplace," and finally the community service daycare services from their homes, Ijut did not performed by the volunteers and donors for the have the initial money to begin. For many needy 'National Family Daycare Project". in-h'onie day care providers, this Omaha Section "These four priorities are a constant, on-goii^ project enabled them to become self sufficient by circle of progress," said Carol Katziman, "The total creating their, own income, i ' success of each project NCJW undertakes is depenJanet White-Phalen, director of the Midwest dent on the steps taken in research, education and Child Care Association, stated that Council was advocacy before the community service is even "very helpful in providing the funding needed for offered." child care training and learning" as well. "The Child care and NCJW, together, have created a Council truly understood the problems faced by never-ending awareness that the care of our childaycare providers," she went on to say. dren should never be ignored. Creating constant The "National Family Daycare Project" did, in and stable support to those in need, that is what fact, prove that Council had (and has) a deep NCJW is all about.

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Omaha, NE, has historically been known for outstanding service to young men. Our Boys' Club is one of the best in the country and Boys Town is nationally acclaimed. Both institutions have associations in the Jewish community...from the Monsky^relationship with Father Flanagan to Ed Shafton's support of Boys' Club. Back in the 1980's, the National Council of Jewish Women realized that Omahn, needed to help its young women, as well. After discussion among community lenders, a decision was made to create the Girls Club of Omaha. NCJW initially funded its creation. Girls' Club offered (and still offers) guidance and educational activities to club members ages 6-17. Council sponsored and staffed such activities as Career Exploration Program, Mentor programs and craft classes. "1 always enjoyed sewing as a young girl, so 1 especially enjoyed teaching other young girls how to sew," said Linda Novak, past Council representative to the Girls' Club Board of Directors. The Career Exploration Program gave girls a hands-on chance to explore different areas of employment. Claudia Sherman, a past board member, mentions showing stethoscopes to girls who were interested in nursing. Some Council volunteers also put together Profession PackeU, "showing girla where information on their selected career field could be found," according to Darlene Goldbitz. The interaction with the girls also provided NCJW with a place to have toys and dolls sewn by hand for the Ship-A-Box project. That project, first established in 1946 for young survivors of the

Holocaust living in European orphanages, grew into an annual campaign among NCXfW Sections to provide educational materials for Israel's daycare centers and preschools. Donna Hersch served as a liaison between Girls' Club and the Ship-A-Box project and involved its members in making rag dolls, small pillows and other items in 1983. ^ "It was a magical experience," said Mrs. Hersch, "working with young women who had probably never been out of Omaha, sewing rag dolls for children in Israel whose parents couldn't afford to buy them toys." Linda Luttbeg, now of San Diego, was one of the first NCJW members to become involved with Girls' Club. She explained her involvement with the Club, 'Today's young women are mothers, wives, volunteers and businesswomen. Yesterday, we didn't always have those options. Council needed to support women and show young women that lots of opportunities were open to them." Many Omaha Section members felt that Girls' Club was special because grown women got the chance to help young wpmen. Because of the Omaha Section's continued devotion to helping young women, the section received the Founder's Award in 1987, recognizing consistent and lasting support for the Omaha Girls' Club. Mary Dean Harvey, president/CEO of Boys' and Girls' Club of Omaha, spoke at NCJWs Centennial Celebration, "A Sentimental Journey." "The women of Omaha Section have always been there for our girls to act as role models in future careers and as role models as responsible adult women," she said.

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Grasshoppers, ants and spiders? Yes, these were .just a few of the characters that members of NCJWs trouping theater portrayed when they premiered on Nov. 10.1962, with Aurand Harris' Once Upon a Clothesline. Since that time, members of the trouping theater have performed countless playlets, some written by members themselves, for thousands of wide-eyed children. For 25 years, the drama troupe prospered, exposing children to the wonders of the theater. The idea for the troupe stemmed from a discussion in Shirley Fogel Greenberg's living room, between Mrs. Greenberg, Ewie Rice, Eunice Denenberg, and Myra Goldman. According to Mrs. Greenberg, all of the women were interested in theater and wanted to do something for kids, especially the ones whose personal circumstances did not allow them to get out. The troupe hit the stage at such places as orphanages, Head Start programs, the Omaha Hearing School, Boys Town, Iowa School for the Deaf, the pediatrics department of University Hospital, the National Psychiatric Institute, the Jewish Community Center preschool, and the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. The women—-all volunteers—constructed their own scenery, gathered their own props, and made their own costumes. Mrs. Greenberg directed the troupe for the majority of its 25 years. She recalls how happy they made the children that they visited and how kids especially loved to help in the hands on aspect of putting away the costumes. After performances, actors would stay around and sing songs such as If you're happy and you

In 1982, Mrs. Greenberg accepted the United Way community service award on behalf of the drama troupe. The group had indeed made a tremendous impact on the community. Throughout the years, Mrs. Greenberg received tokens of appreciation from the women in the troupe. One such token was a crystal paper weight to add to her collection. After 19 years as dii^ector, the women even put on a show just for her, sihging a song that included the words: Oh. she says she's retiring every year But to our good fortune she's still here To help the troupers get in gear.' Where would Trouping ever be without her? Patty Nogg, member of the troupe since 1978, took over as director in 1983 and carried the group through its final year of 1987. She said her best memories are of the children coming up to them after the show. She recalls the children being in *awe of live performance" and "enamored" with the costumes. So why did such a successful project, one that entertained performers and audiences alike, come to an end? "Young girls started to work!" said Mrs. Greenberg. The times were changing, and with a different generation came a decline in volunteerism, leaving a troupe without troupers. •The need is stitt there," said Mrs. Nogg. She notes the importance of presenting live theater to kids who are "unlikely to have those experiences" otherwise. While women's attention turned to working for a living, the NCJW trouping theater did have a long Ufe, and to that Mrs. Greenberg says, "It was gratifying to see the kids smile, sing, and be happy."

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(Continued from page 30) same disease as the child in Mississippi, and who no longer needed the wheelchair) "It was really expensive to get the wheelchair shipped down there," Mr. Gamer recalled, "so our volunteers got together and pooled their money and shipped it down to her. The volunteers took it upoh themselves to get it there. "There are so many stories that I could tell.... It's a great job. I love it." Mrs. Leibowitz recalled the time when the perseverance of a volunteer brought together two sisters who hadn't seen each other in years. "One sister' gave us some information, and we kept trying to track the other sister down," she said. 'We kept making phone calls and it finally came together. It was really neat." One of Mrs. Meiches's more unusual calls occurred recently. "A woman called in and asked if I could possibly find out about (professional ice

skater) Scott Hamiltjon's 1997'performance schedule." After making a few calls, including one to "somebody who knows everything about sports who directed me to Colorado Springs," she called Hamilton's publicist there and was able to track down the desired schedule. "We have such a myriad of problems that come in," she said. "Most of what we do is refierral and we can aim people in the right direction to solve problems, but we splve many problems, too." Ms. Denny noted that, "there's really no formula" to dealing with the variety of cal|l8 received, "befcause they're so different and the people are so difierent on both sides." The bottom line that keeps volunteers motivated to assist and keeps people calling 7 Can i/e/p,according to Ms. Denny, is that, "frankly, we're all consumers, no matter what our station in life, we all want to make the best of what we have."

1996--NCJW volunteers Rose Schupack (left), Esther Meiches and Jewinh Preit Advertising Manager Larry Axelrod assist consumers every week.

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1989--The Council Thrift Shop, pictured above, at the 24th and Jonea location, moved to 60th and Maple six years ago.

1996-Current Chairwoman Kate Kirshenbaum (left), works every Monday at the Thrift Shop, along with shop manager Judy Rennard. did the job because there were always chairmen available, and now I'm getting too old!" In addition to Mrs. Nogg and Mrs. Kirshenbaum, the following women have served as Thrift Shop chairmen: Ann Kaiman, Anne Roitstein, Dottie Rosenblum, Elaine Frank Potts, Harriet Singer, Pearl Lipton, Bev (Jendler and Sue Meyers. Before going into the thrift shop business, NC^W had to receive the go-ahead from the Jewish Federation, which at that time was donating items to Goodwill, in exchange for jobs for unemployed members of the Jewish community. "I had to fight for permission to do that thrift shop," Mrs. Friedman recalled. But fight she did, and the shop opened at 16th and Coming Street Then in 1963, "we decided we needed a better location," Mrs. Friedman said. A move was made to the west side of 24th and Jones Street.

The shop's third reincarnation, 14 years later, entailed a small move-across the street to the east side of 24th and Jones St. Finally, the move to the shop's current location took place in 1990. After its first year in business, the shop provided Omaha Section with $1,000, Mrs. Friedman recalled. Subsequent years saw annual contributions climb from $2,500 to $3,600, to $4,700, to $5,500, and eventually to the current level of $25,000. Longtime volunteers express infectious exuberance when discussing tlie thrift shop. When asked why the dedication and passion for this estabhshment, both Mrs. Kirshenbaum and Mrs. Nogg said they are supportive of NCJW's many service projects, and recognize that these programs would ndt exist without the funding from the shop. "It's a way of keeping the Section alive," Mrs. Nogg explained. "We believe in the Section's projects, and this is how they get funded. It (volunteering at the shop) must make me fee! really good or I wouldn't keep doing it. It's just sort of my life." Mrs. Nogg's involvement in the thrift shop has spanned every job "from cleaning the toilets to painting the fixtures to evaluating merchandise and training evaluators," shp said. She also supervised the shop's move to Benson and now spends several days a week there, both working in the shop and driving around town, collecting donations. (Continued on page 33)

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p. .35 years of operation (Continued firom page 32) Sue Meyers, who chaired the thrift shop commit- met each other because of our age differences, but tae from 1973 to 1982, said, 'the people who love we found something in common. We love it, we care the Thrift Shop love it. Some people don't like about it, and when we go out to lunch, we brainworking with used clothing, but it never bothered storm what could be done better or differently." me. We get nice things! We have wonderful memWhile "other projects are more glamorous and bers who have known the value of the shop, and more interesting to people for the short term, this they^ve always supported it with their donations. is long-term," Mrs. Nogg said. "This cpmmittee has We've never had a shortage of donations, which gone through lots of things with each other: keep us in business. Thank G-d for that. divorces, spouses' illnesses* everything. We've ."When people come into the shop, they're just become our very own support group." stunned," she said. "They think a thrift shop is a Mrs. Kirshenbaum added that this group has rummage sale. They have no idea. We run a busi- been together for a long time. I'm the newcomer. I ness, not a little 'ladies' group' shop." was invited in and I've eivjoyed every minute of it." Members of the Thrift Shop committee, who hold This unique camaraderie has also been evident a lunch meeting every Monday, say they have among the various shop employees over the years: become very dose firiends. I for example, two women who were originally Thrift "We've made wonderful, close friendships that Shop customers became longtime employees of 10 never would have been if not for the Thrift Shop," and 14 years. The shop currently employs one fullMrs. Meyers said. "We probably never would have time manager who has been there for four years.

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and three part-time employees. "We have been blessed with some very fine help. There have been some very caring, very wonderful people," Mrs. Meyers said, citing as an example a former manager and her husband who sat up all night at the shop until a broken window was repaired. "Our manager, Judy Ranard, has said she thinks this place is a challenge because we never are done with our work, and I think that's probably right," said Mrs. Nogg. "1 think that's why we're all here. We're never finished. We finish one season and are , already inundated with everything for the next season and the season aller that. It's a never-ending cyple." Despite the dedication and persistence of the current volunteers, Mrs. Kirshenbaum noted that there is a need for new volunteers, and said she would encourage interested people to get involved because of "the fun, the camaraderie and the fact that it keeps our Section going." The Thrift Shop stalwarts will care for and oversee the Shop for years to come, and have apparently passed down their legacy of loyalty. When asked how long she would like to remain chairman, given the fact that the two previous Thrift Shop chairmen stayed in that position for nine and 11 years, respectively, Mrs. Kirshenbaum replied, laughing, "until they kick me out, I guess!"

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The Council and the Home By Bert Lewis use two simple terms, Council and Home, may sound a bit off-hand, but in this community, there surely aren'^ too many.folks who don't know what they mean. For that ipalter, there can't be a significant number of people anywhere who are unaware that the term Council is a shortt'ned version of the National Council of Jewish Women. i Similarly, when we lii'nr the words, "the Honip." we )tiio\v the ri'fcreiiri' is to the Rose Hlumkin ;i]pwi>li Hninc ll seems perfertlV natural to link ('(luiicil Mild lliinii". hccausc for iiiiiiiy years now. tlic.local Sri'liiiii of Nl'.IW hii- in.idr Ihi' Homii a Pl't ))roject. T(i fully iip|)r('(i;il(' the iinpdrtaiu'c ol lliat statement, the reader should really know a bit 'alxiut the history and backt^nmnd of this marvelous undertakinp, the NCJW I'roject Fund for the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home ioriginally, for the Dr. Phillip Sher Home). Go back in time to the 1940's, to the actual beginninR when it was the Mollie Schimmel Fund. Rae Brodkey was named chairwoman, a title aiid position she holds to this day. The fund was so named U) honor a lovely lady, the mother of the liLickstune 'Hotel Scliiiiimi'ls, This wii.'- .-i Irihiile fluid aiid for a dnihir or two, hci j.;nnip would send ;iii .ippropriate Card ol'contjniluiatioii^ or hirllidaday wishes, (;et well messa|.fos or. s.idly. ciiiidMleiiccs, Ki'inenihcr, this was in the 'lOs- TjO years ago. And, a few dollars did RO further than they do tod.'iy. The fund must have proved its worth from 'the very beginnin;,', because the monies realized from it soon began to pay for many projects at the Slier Home. Purniture was recovered; ceramics classes were jield; recreational therapy was introduced Paintings for tlie walls Were purchased and, in geii »ral, anylhiiit: which might he considered beaiilifi jatioii for the .•^lier Home was donated and paid for i'ith eaniiii!_'s Iroiii tho tribute fund, Tlii.- traditiiJii cont.imies today, as it has through he past half rciitury. Tlii' fund has always had llevoted leadership, with Kae Hrodkey providing the best role niodel possible, SlieWas joined in ibout 1960 by Fran Milder, who worked with Mrs Jrodkey to maintain the viability of the fund. In lt)66, Mrs. Milder stepped aside and Lois riedman took her place beside Mrs. Brodkey. The Wo are still at it...Mrs. Brodkey for nearly 50 years md Mrs. Friedman for .30. To many people, the onic Fund is "Kae and Lois." Either of these In-

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Residfints of the Dr. Sher Home gathered on the front lawn to celebrate the birthday of the Golden Age Club, started by Council in 1951.

Lois Friedman (left), and Rae Brodkey show off the new van purchased for the Hoihe. dies can quote chapter and verse, the accomplishmiMits achieved with proceeds from this project. The Section makes certain the resources will be there when they present the annual gift. Every year, they budget a minimum of $5,000, earmarked specifically for the Home. And the people who understand where their dollars go, loyally support the program by purchasing those tribute cards-last year $9,;iO0 was raised from this fund alone!

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(Continued from page 34) xnBBe'of twc vans. In 1990, apother $12,000 was Iseof two They have been committed to the practice of donated for three large television s^ets and 24 ceil- searching out an unmet need, or perhaps supplying ing fans. ' some potentially wonderful labor or time-saving The following year, there was more than $10,000 device, as the purpose of the fund. There can be no for two patient lifta; these devices enable one nurse doubt of their success in providing gifls the Home to lift and move someone who is physically incapac- could otherwise not afford. itated. The Omaha Section of the National Council of , In 1994, the Blumkin Endowment Fund was Jewish Women supports other vitally important enriched by $10,000-that year's Council gia. The causes: the Physically and Visually Impaired Fund, next year, it was $10,600, which put into place a the Children and Youth Fund, The Research portable phone system for the nursing staff. Institute for Innovation in Education Fund, and Mrs. Friedman quoted these numbers and facts, the, Public Affairs Fund. Council members point Bearching her memory and recalling with obvious yith pride to all these worthwhile funds, which pride, the various items delivered "to the benefit so many. Home...with love, from the Coundl." She tells how ' Without statistics, it's hard to name the longest every dollar raised for this project is used for that. running fund, but this statement can be made with 'Nothing goes to our Section. Only the cost of the assurance: the Mollie Schimmel Fund was first cards and postage comes out of the fund," she said. formed in the early 1940's and is still in existence *It's for the Home, every dollar of it* todlay...oniy now we know it as the NCJW Piwject As she spoke of past gifts, she mentioned she had Fund for the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. heard a new van is something the transportation Ladies...take a bow. department of the Home will be needing. She speculated <that it mi^t be a good project for the future; given their past performance, it sounded logical. That past performance, incidentally, is truly impressive. Over the past SO-some years, those gifls have totalled more than a quarter of a million dollars. Little wonder, these women who have •worked tirelessly on this Fund feel such pride.

Bharon Clpperley, president from 1984-86, Unveils the new hot serving cart to the Some's Assistant Director, Seth Levy.

The Emmy-winning film, Cloae Harmony, was sponsored by the Section in honor of the opening of the RBJH in October, 1982. The Aim focused on Arlene Symons (second from right), a music teacher from Brooklyn who created an intergenerational chorus of children from the Brooklyn Friends School and adults from the NCJW, Brooklyn Section's Center for Senior Citizens. Nearly 600 attended the showing, chaired by Pam Cohn (right), and Patty Nogg (left), and President Connie Slutzky (second from left).

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puppet making. When the puppeto were finished, students put on a puppet show about togetherness, equality and understanding. "The grant money always goes to a carefully selected program that will teach students something valuable," Mrs.' Newman said. Mini-Grants for teachers enables teachers to teach more than mathematics and history. Without extracting money from the pocket of the teacher, the Council project enables children to broaden their horizons not only inside the classroom, but also in the real World. This year, the projject expands beyond the Omaha Public Schools to include the Ralston and District 66 studente. So far, NCJW has given more than $35,000 to teachers in the community to fund these projects not fiinded by the regular budget, projects that many teachers would have to exclude from their curricula.

^.?T•^"""^'^ ^^^ °" ^"'«°"" ^^«^ ^"t*"-Pa-n Cohn worked hard to sponsor her swing When educators create a project for their students choir. As an extra curricular activity, she taught that moves beyond the classroom and their pocket kids to work together as a choir. Most of her kids bookfl, theiNational Council of Jewish Women lends "came from low-income households, and didn't have its support. the money for things like piano and dance lessons." In 1987, NCJW initiated "Mini-Grants for Swing choir was a free after-school activity that Teachers," a grant program designed for teachers 'kept them off the streets," said Mrs. Cohn. who wanted to involve their students in special proMrs. Cohn received a Mini Grant to buy choir jects. The grants were geared towards educatore by members shirts to wear during perfonnances. The making them easy to obtain with little paper work. shirts are still being used each year as the uniform 'Most grante take hours to write up," said grpnt for performances. recipient Susan Koba.^'but the NCJW grant was Patricia Newman, past chairmen of Mini-Grants, only a page long. That makes it so easy for a recalls other projects made possible by Council's teacher with little time," she added. Mini-Grant Program. One year, a teacher receiv^ M^. Koba was a science teacher at North High at funding to teach her students woodworking and the time of her Mini-Grant project. She had been receiving national grants for the North High Elementary Science Field Day, but when the grant expired, NCJW took over the costs of the program, funding supplies and transportation. The Science Field Day was a program designed to get elementary minority students involved with science activities. The Field Day has been going on for six years, and Ms. Koba pointed out that NCJW made it very easy to keep the program going while shifting over from national support to local support. Other programs included musical education and learning the concepts of food through cooking experiments. "The Backpack Program" was a program by teacher Nancy Schlessinger designed to involve •parents in their children's education. Students were sent home with family projects in subjects such as math, science, and English. The idea was to involve parents in the homework, so that they Members of the Mini-Grant committee would be familiar with what their child did at included, back row: Nancy Levin and Robin Patricia Newman hand* a certificate and funds to OPS teacher Donna Vermillion. school every day. Spindler; front row: Mitzi Delman and 'I am happy and thankful that the National Patricia Newman.

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Council creates programs for mental health By Caren Friedman, Waahincton University, Jewish Prew intern National Council of Jewiih Women's motto, piatients out, either individually or in groups attendance. ' "Service to Humanity" was crystal clear to Jane Mrs. Brooks noted (hat back in 1963, the most The group established a board at that meeting, Brooks bnd Porothy Riekes when tjiey started a important part of a volunteer program was the volunteer program at the Nebraska Psychiatric patients realizing that there are "people in the com- which included several doctors who served as med' Institute in 1966-a program that nourished under munity who are interested in them as individuals, ical advisoiB. Mrs. Brooks served as president of the local their leadership. who come because they want to, not because they group, and they experienced much success. Their Throughout the country, NCyW was active then have to." ' primary goal, according to Mre. Brooks, was to put in mental health programs, which sparked the The women made sure that this important goal people who did not require hospitalization back out women's interest to begin such a program in was reached. The women did make an impact on ' Nebraska. They began with a six-month orienU- the patients they met with, as is evident from this into the community. She recalls one woman in particular who was tion, where they learned about the hospital, types memory of Mrs. Riekes: She was driving home from of mental illnesses, as well as various treatments a movie with a patient, a pretty 19-year-old girl of regarded by many as crazy. In truth, she was raised as a Sioux Indian, and spoke no English. for those illnesses. whom she had grown quite fond. "When I stopped The women moved on to visiting with the to put gas in my car," said Mrs. Riekes, "the girl Thus, they worked towards setting up community patients. They received help in how they were to asked, 'How would you stop me if I tried to run homes, and had a strong voice in seeing such prodeal with each patient, allowing them to sit and awayr I said that I didn't think that I could stop grams passed through the legislature in Lincoln. Harriet MaranU, past-president of the Section chat or play cards. "It was sometimes difficult at her, but I didn't think that she would do it. She from 1951-53, noted in 1987, "A program which we first," said Mrs. Riekes, "being with the very, very said to me, 1 don't think I would do that to you." started was sending our volunteers to the ill, doing bizarre things, trying not to show that we In time, the women began inviting patients into Nebraska Psychiatric Hospital. This was a successwere frightened." their homes, which also contributed to the patients As anxious as they may have been at times, the realizing that Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. Riekes spent ful project, both in the alcohol abuse and children's department, as well as other parts of the hospital.* women continued their visits, and grew to build time with them because they wanted to. Another main objective of the association was to stronger relationships with the patients. After a According to Mre. Riekes, their project "snowfew months, they began to take some of the balled" as more NCyW members became involved, send the message that mental health is indeed something that can be helped. as well as more doctors and volunteer individuals Mrs. Brooks found her volunteer experience to be and groups. Numerous parts of the program came "very rewarding." She said that they worked with into effect. older women who had been insulated and isolated One such part was the parties members threw for for years." She recalls a time when she and Mrs. the patients. Ann Roitstein and the late Lillian Riekes took four or five patients with them to stuff Cohn would entertain on a regular basis, especially envelopes at the American Cancer Society. One hohdays. The festivities included cake, nuts, deco- paUent said to her. This is the firet time anyone rations, music and dancing. has asked me to do something for someone else." "It made me feel good because they were so glad To that Mrs. Brooks said, "It brings tears to my to see us," said Mrs. Roitatein. eyes." Other additions to the program included dance courses, a beauty salon, volunteers in the children's ward, library, and even those who put on a play. After years of working with the mentally ill, the women recognized the need for a mental health program in Nebraska. In June, 1963, Mrs. Riekes and Mrs. Brooks called a meeting with representatives from various organizations to ask of their ^BS-Council volunteers worlied in the chil- interest in forming an association to benefit the ^dren's ward at tlie Nebraslia Psychiatric mentally ill. The invitations to the meeting were Institute. well received, and close to 100 layme^i were in

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Carrot Tzimmes 4 lbs. carrots, sliced 1'/, cups sugar 4 lbs. short ribs 1 onion, sliced salt to taste 3 tbsp. flour 3 tbsp. oil Trim fat from ribs, Place ribs in pot and cover with water. Add salt and onion. Cover and cook for two hours. Add carrots and sugar to ribs. Simmer 2-3 hours longer. Thicken with small amount of flour 15 minutes before serving. Editor's note: to start this dish prior to candlelighting, erev Rosh Hashanah: pour oil into the bottom of the crockpot and place short ribs, trimmed of fat, on top. Cover with water, add salt and onion and cook on high for one hour, covered. Turn down to low and add carrots, sugar and flour. Cover and simmer through the night. Serve for lunch after morning services.

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'jGone to another meeting' Author Faith Rogow wrote in 1993, 'Commenting ^fln her busy schedulfet turn-of-the-century Chicago Council member Sara Hart quipped that if she were writiiig her own epitaph, her tombstone would read, 'Gfone to Another Meeting.' Her joke reflected the lifestyle of most early National Council of Jewish Women members." ' i i Not much has changed. Council women today are still attending committee and board meetings, leadership training, con-' ferences and conventions. ;, Ask an NCJW leader whe/e she first became inspired to become more involved in the organization and, invariably, she'll answer, "At my first convention!" I From 1896, NCJW has sponsored national conventions every two or three years, depending whether they were in a biennial or triennal cycle at the time. The organization celebrated its national centennial in 1993 in the city where it was founded, • Chicago, and 1200 women from around the country participated. • In addition to national conventions, NCJW also, •featured first regional and then, district conventions until the districts were disbanded in 1991. Those district conventions were replaced with Leaders' Institute, a self-styled training ground for emerging Section leaders. hi the third year of n triennial cycle, the organization offers an advocacy conference in the nation's capital. Entitled Washington Institute, it gives members an opportunity to hear from the government's policy makers and movers and shakers, as well as a chance to visit with individual members of congress and voice issues of concern, i Throughout the years, Omaha Section has sent large delegations to vote on national resolutions, adopt budgets and elect officers. Lois Friedman became the first Section leader to become an officer •on the Regional Board and later Jan Schniederman was elected President of the Central District Board, along with Ellie Penner as Corresponding Secretary. Mrs. Schneiderman also was the first Omahan elected to National Board. First in 1985, she has

by Carol Katzman, Editor since been elected to a second term aa a National Vice-president. Carol Katzman joined her on the board in 1993 and was re-elected in 1996. Omaha Section has played important roles over the years in this area. In addition to underwriting various events over the years, the Section hosted the Central District Conference in March, 1988. Jan Schniederman chaired the host committee, with Bobbie Epstein and Jody Malashock serving as Vice-chairwomen. More than 250 women, from Denver to Pittsburgh, and Minneapolis to Kansas City, attended the four-day event. "1 loved .doing it," said Mrs. Malashock, "It was probably the best thing we did. • "The women raved about the decorations," she continued, "Sally Malashock, Bev Gendler and Anne German were in charge. They used Council projects as their theme for each table and they were fabulous! "Everyone was very impressed witlj Omaha and how welcome they were made to feel." Bobbie Epstein renewed her association with an old college friend from her days at Ohio State at that conference when she met Susan Katz, then (Continued on page 43)

1990—Carol Katzman (right), consulted with Claire Wolf of Chicago Section regarding assignments on the Resolutions Committee at the National Convention in St Louis.

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1991-Attending the last Central District Conference in Minneapolis were, L-R: Jan Schneiderman, Carol Katzman, M'Lee Hasslinger, Vicki Sanford, Sherri Abramson.

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1987"Participating in convention workshops were: Bobbi Leibowitz (left), Berta Meyers and Diane Malashoclc

1996-A large delegation attended the North Central Regional Convention in St Paul, MN. They were: first row, from left, Roie Meyers, Jean Priesman, Esther Meichei, Louis

1985~Eilie Penner (left), Bobbi Leibowitz, Sharon Cipperley, Debbie Friedman, Sue Meyers and Jan Scbneiderman attended the National Convention in Kansi^ City.

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Bibliography Minutfnll^CJW, 1893-1996 Prooe«iiiU* of the First Convention, Nov. 15-19, 18^, nifladelphia, JPS, 1897 Triennial Proceedings, 1920-1996 The Fabric of My Life by Hannah Greenbajim Solomon (1946) The First Fifty Years, The History of t^e National Ck>uncil of Jewish Women, 1893-1943 (1943) Where There's a Woman by Bernice Graziani (1967) Our Story by Jonathan Rosenbaum and Patricia O'Connor Soger, Omaha, 1987 The NCJW Chronick, NCJW, 100 years of Daring to Make a Difference, 1893-1993, edited by Diane Chirls, Phyllis Giottdiener, Michele Spim, Rebecca Blake and Eileen Potrock Gone to Another Meeting, The National Council of Jewish Women, 1893-1993 by Faith Rogow (1993) The Jewish Press of Omaha American Jewish Archives NCJW, Omaha Section, Bulletin and Archives Photo credits The Jewish Press of Omaha American Jewish Archives NCJW, Omaha Section Personal collections: Joyce Rosen Ashley, Sandy Epstein, Lillian Farber, Lois Friedman, Karen Sokolof Javitch, Carol Katzman, Bobbi Leibowitz, Sue Meyers, Nancy Noddle and Jan Schneiderman.

If «vai]K>ne who worked on this ^996 Now Year** hear her ask (for the umpteenth time), if he edition of the The Jewish Preie did their jobs, remembered to order the special challahs from the and, if thie printers did THEIR jobs, and, if (and bakery. i this is a really BIG if), the Post Office is working at They would have somehow, with a great deal of peak efficiency, it should be September 13,1996. hard work and cooperation, prepared for Yom Tov. Theoretically. While it's true, the atmosphere might have best That means the countdown has already begun been described as hectic, the sense of joy and anticand when the sun goes down it will be erev Yom ipation was very apparent. It was a special time. Tov. I'm su^e it's understood that this is being writ' Today, in the midst of everything everybo(^y ten well in advance of tfiis special date, close does, there is also a time for preparation, of course. enough, however, to remind me of all the commo- But I think today, those preparations (for many of tion which was routine in m^ parents' home. asomething we squeeze into our busy lives, My late father, blessed be his name, would e generation ago, it was the other way already have purchased the new white necktie he they managed; everything else they had to liked to wear for the occasion. He would have been do while getting ready for the holidays. to the barber to be sure every hair was the right So it goes. We all know Uie old ways weren't neclength; he may have purchased some new shoes, essarily the best, but some of them wera.^retty too, but certainly, there were new socks. Etc., etc. darn good. True, I wouldn't want to sit ih an He was a man who enjoyed the term 'seutorial Unairconditioned synagogue on a suddenly too splendor." My mom, too, love being farpitzed (that's warm early September day, but aside from that, it how WE said it), but as Yom Tov approached, she wasn't so bad. I think we're missing some of the would be up to her ears in the kitchen. By now, the special feeling of giving our undivided attention to fish was cooked and cooling in the extra fridge in the Days of Awe. Some of us, anyway. the basement; the honey cakes would have been So much for reminiscing. There's too much to do baked and frozen for weeks and that awful old gas to sit here and think about the past. stove in the basement would have been hot for I do, however, certainly have time to wish you days. Enough wonderful food to feed the third army and everyone you hold dear, the best and healthiwould be ready to serve. est and happiest New Year. Ilie silver would be freshly polished, the "good" dishes taken down from the high shelf and folding chairs retrieved from the basement. In general, everything would be READY! There would have been invitations issued to 'come for dinner" after services and there would be the first hints of pandemonium. When I remember back to the way it was, I marvel at how much was accomplished with very little outside help. I also have to believe my mother was lucky she never had a driver's license. Since there wasn't a car at her disposal, she could delegate certain responsibilities to my dad. She had every right to say, 'don't forget to pick up your shirts at the laundry;' she could also say, 'I want you to stop at the grocery and pick up a few things." And I can almost 1949—Nioma Levinaon Kling (center), meets with Min Zacharia, left, and Romona Pepper.

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NCJW advocacy by Carol Bloch, SUt« Public Affairs Ghairwomiui In our democratic system, which I still thin^ is the best ^in the world, every voice and every vote counts. Doing nothing is a political act--it is a vote for the status quo. Every day, in the Nebraska legislature and in Washington, D.C., bills are debated and laws are passed which affect the everyday quality of life of each one of us and our families. Staying out of the process doesn't mean th^t laws won't get passed, it just means they will get passed without reflecting our priorities and wishes. If we don't lobby for what is important to us, we can be certain that someone else will! It is particularly important that NCJW, a credible, Jewish, not-for-proflt, non-partisan, woman's organization be heard so that our politicians are continually reminded that we are not hving in an all Christian nation and that the Constitution of the United States was written to protect the I minority religious beliefs, not the m^'ority. When our politicians, in Nebraska and in Washington, talk nbout tuition tax credits for parents of children in private or parochial school, reciting prayers in public schools, teaching creationism alongside evolution in science class, and individual school boards or parents want to censor certain textbooks they deem unfit because of their particular religious beliefs, caring citizens must be there to remind them about the separation of church and state and tolerance for other religious beliefs. The following is n highlight of Just the last 10 years...do you remember.... *1986--Judith Widdicombe, founder of Reproductive Health Services of St. Louis (as in Webster v. Reproductive Health Services) came to say, "It's Our Turn: Strategies for the Pro choice Community." •Carol Schrader discussed 'Women's Issues and How They Are Changing in Nebraska," at an Omaha Section general meeting. Interestingly enough, that was the year Nebraska had two women running for governor, Kay Orr and Helen Boosalis, and neither of them talked about "women's issues!"

1992-Carol Bloch, SPA for Nebraska, stops to change her shoes in the Hart Senate office building during Washington Institute. 'Omaha Section's first Candidates' Ouestionnaire was published in the Jewish Press. 'The Section's hot test issue of that year was the Parental and Medical Leave Act which, in later years, would prove to be one of it's biggest success stories.. •1987-Sally Jessy Raphael called "TV and radio's most seen and heard woman" by People Magazine spoke at Witherspoon Concert Hall; it was a gala evening for the community, sponsored by Omaha Section. 'Dr. Richard Shugrue asked the rhetorical question, 'TVas the Constitution Written Only for Men?" as members looked at privacy and reproductive rights in America. •NCJW was very concerned about the ABC Child

Care Bill in Nebraska. •Omaha Section delegates wtent to the NCJW National Convention in New Orleans where the overall theme was, "Women in Power." •1988-The Omaha Section welcomed the NOJW Central District Conference. 'Members visited the Open Door Mission, where 28% of the homeless population were women and children. ' •With Wpmen's American ORT, Hadassah and B'nai B'rith Women, Omaha Section hosted a panel discussion on "Domestic Abuse: It's Impact on American Families." *1989--The big story at that time was the Supreme Court ruling in the Webster v. Reproductive Health Services case. While establishing a woman's right to obtain an abortion, the dedsion also said that each State would be allowed to put restrictions on that right. Justice , Blackmun's words still ring true, "For today, the law of abortion stands undisturbed. But the signs are evident and ominous, and a chill wind blows,." •NCJW, Omaha Section went in busloads, with our Pro-choice Coalition partners, to our State Capitol in Lincoln, as other groups were doing around the country, to join the "Mobilization for Women's Lives." 'The Section's Public Affairs department held the first "Advocacy Workshop" with a panel that included a State Senator, a reproductive rights lobbyist and a rabbi, all talking about the importance of grassroots lobbying. •1990-NCJW made their voices heard in the State Capitol at their First Annual Lobby Day. State Senators had a good look at the faces behind the phone calls and letters and knew that there was an intelligent, active, Jewish, women's group watching their votes. 'Another Candidates' Questionnaire was produced, this time with the help of the ADL staff. 'The challenging issue of that year was parental notification of a minors' decision to have an abortion. Women won the first rounds, but lost the battle a few years later, (Continued on page 47)

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1983-Caroi KaUman (right), SPA from 198385, presented a proclamation firom then Gov. Bob Kerrey to President Connie Siutcky.

1986—Congretaman Hal Daub met with Jan Schneiderman (left), SPA Jane Brookt and Bobbi Leibowitz at the Washington Institute. ,

*1W1-Kathy Bigsby Moore, executive director of VoioeB for Children, helped members to understand ' the juvenile justice system, foster care and child ' abuse problems facing Nebraska' s children and reinforced our conviction that children must be a strong priority. *A legislative aide talked to the State Public Affairs Committee about the Living Will and ;• Durable Power of Attorney bills, which did eventu• ally get passed because of the involvement of the citizens of Nebraska. 'Other important issues were loan guarantees for ' Israel to include arriving Jews from the Soviet Union and Ethiopia, the "gag" rule on abortion information, the Freedom of Choice Act, the illegal blockade of clinics in Wichita by Operation Rescue, and the confirmation hearings of Clarence Thomas. *1992-This year they featured well-attended

workshops, coordinated with BBYO, in a program entitled, "Judaism, Sexuality and Abortion," with expertise from Planned Parenthood of OmahaCoundl Bluffs, Creighton University, and local rabbis, on topics appropriate for teens and parents. *ADL Director Bob Wolfson, updated membersi about the status of Hate Crimes in Nebraska as well as proposed legislation to try to curb the rise in the rate of these crimes; 'Political analyst Dr. Richard Shugrue spoke about the upcoming election and the important issues facing voters at a luncheon co-sponsored ' with B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers. *A Political Awareness Forum, "How Citizen Participation Can Shape the American Agenda for the "gOs," co-sponsored by NCJW, ADL and AIPAC, was developed following the November elections to remind our community to reinvest in all aspects of the political process at the grassroots level and recognize that an informed citizen is a more effective advocate. *19S3-The Omaha Section presented the NCJW National Director of Washington Operations, Sammie Moshenberg. She spoke about the emergence of the religious right, separation of church and state and freedom of reproductive choice. 'Nationally, NCJW celebrated, and Nebraska' B governor Ben Nelson signed a proclamation, declaring Sept 9 as the "National Day of the Working Parent," to focus attention on Americans who bal-

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ance work retpoAaibilities with the demands of caring for families. > *N(3JW and the Maimonides Society together tried to understand new health care proposals and their ramiflcations with the help of a panel of experts in the field. ' *A new issue arrived on the scene in t/ie form of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act which NCJW supported because of ito religious liberty protections. 'However, the same old issues were still on the legislative agenda: hate crimes, reproductive rights, aid to Israel, 24-hour waiting period for abortion services, abortion clinic harassment, tuition tax credits for parente of students in publit; schools, and the Parenting Act. 'Nationally, NCJW celebrated 100 years of education, community service and advocacy efforts at its National Convention in Chicago. •1994-Kri8 Schroeder, with Voices for Children, was the featured speaker for a public affairs study session on welfare reform, trying to shed some light on the fine points of the Nebraska legislation. *ln order for members and the community to be more informed voters, NCJW, ADL and the League of Women Voters co-sponsored a candidates forum featuring the candidates for U. S. Senate and Nebraska governor. There were also debates with the candidates for Nebraska legislature and Omaha's special election for mayor. •Welfare reform, "Outcome Based Eklucation" and public funding for abortion were among the concerns of the community that year. •1995-Rev. Barry Lynn, executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, came to speak at UNO about church and state issues in a very popular program. It was cosponsored with ADL/CRC and the UNO Dept of Philosophy and Religion. 'Stote Senator Pam Brown gave the Stete Public Affairs Committee an inside view of the legislature and importent ins-and-outs of grassroots lobbying. 'The main advocacy issues were welfare reform, including policies relating to entitlements, block grants, child exclusion, and the safety net, prayer in public school, minimum wage, vouchers, affirmative action, and Dr. Henry Foster' s confirmation hearings for surgeon general. 'Delegates attended NCJW's 40th National (!)onvention, "Framing the Future," co-chaired by National Vice-president, Jan Schneiderman. (Continued on page 48)

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For 100 years, the National Cofincil of Jewish Women has advocated for the safety and well-being of children, from promoting child labor laws and arranging for child care for immigrant families during the late 19th century, to current issues regarding welfare reform and protecting children's rights. In Nebraska, the organization has worked closely with other non-profit groups and elected officials to help pass legislation which will protect the youngest members of our society. One person with whom they have worked is former State Senator Jessie Rasmussen, now deputy director of Social Services in Nebraska. In 1993, Ms. Rasmussen was awarded NCJW's highest 'honor, the Hannah G. Solomon Award, for her years of service dedicated to family and children's issues. Ms. Rasmussen commended NCJW members for their work in gathering and disseminating information about matters regarding children, and for consistently making their presence known to policy makers at the State Capitol. . "When you're in the legislature, you look to connect with people you can count on for accuracy and people who will be there to help with specific issues," she said. "Carol Bloch, NCJW State Public Affairs chairwoman) has established that reputation. She always does her homework and is a great source of information. "The group as a whole always comes in with their bets, they're well organized and they pay attention to the most effective way to connect with the representatives. In addition, not only has NCJW been good about legislative issues, but they've also been good about education in the community as a whole and financially supporting those programs that impact the lives of children," she concluded. Having a strong knowledge base and an active network of individuals and groups can positively

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1989—Bunny Rothenberg attended a briefing at the Justice Department at the Washington Institute. not just stopping on her desk or at the end of her pen. She advocates for these issues about women and children and really works hard to get the message across to NCJW members. She's someone I can always count on," she said. Working for children's issues can be difficult, according to Mrs. Bloch, because, "we're dealing with a population that does not vote and does not have a voice." Mrs. Bloch said she has been closely following welfare reform legislation, which "affects children probably more than anybody. It's been a slow, tedious process, and it's very hard to get politicians to listen to our concerns. "It seems strange; we cherish our children and (Continued on page SS)

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NCJW and ADL-CRC to co-sponsor candidate forums Once again, this year NCJW and ADL-CRC will co-sponsor candidate forums with the League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha. Following is the schedule of forums and the participants:

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phies and goals. To listen to all the wonderful things he had to say and know that we all are working so hard to maintain the separation of church and state in the schools made me proud to be involved with these organizations." Another joint effort has been the publication of a candidates' questionnaire and the presentation of candidate forums, including several which were held prior to the 1994 general election. The forums "are really a beneficial contribution to the community, having non-partisan evenings where candidates can express their views and the public can see what kinds of belief systems exist in the political arena," Wolfson said. NCJW-Omaha Section President Sara Juster, who is an ADIVCRC board member, noted that one 'advantage of both organizations working together is the ability to reach more people. "Both organizations are trying to achieve the same goals in that we're trying to make life better in this country," Mrs. Juster said. "We look at things with the same perspective and by pooling our resources, we're able to have a greater impact. Mark Belmont, immediate past ADL-CRC president, agreed, adding, "at this time, more than ever, we need an informed electorate. By providing these forums to the community, the public can participate in the political process, and by distributing detailed, informative candidate questionnaires, everyone can go to the polls as educated voten."

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by Jill Belmont Since 1934 when they brought birth-control movement pioneer Margaret Sanger to Omaha to speak to their membership, NCJW has been at the forefront of advocating reproductive rights for women. Whether lobbying at eveiy level of government regarding abortion rights and family planning issues or getting information out to the public, NCJW has built a reputation far and wide as a formidable force. Locally, that force has been led for the last eight years by Carol Bloch, NCJw's^State Public Affairs chairwoman, who has used meetings, seminars and the Section newsletter to educate the membership about reproductive rights and the constant challenges threatening women's right to choose. The right to choose "is the core of what it is to be a woman," Mrs. Bloch said. "It's the right to have control over her life and control over her body. When people accuse me of being a single-issue person, I say, 'If I don't have the choice of when or if to 1984"CaroI Bloch (center), marches for bear children, what chpices do I have?'" In addition to her NCJW involvement, Mrs. Bloch reproductive rii^ts at a rally in Lincoln. has served on the board of Planned Parenthood of Omaha-Council Bluffs for the past 13 years (including one as president), and she is also a member of that agency's political arm, Nebraska Planned Parenthood Voters for Choice. "The reason I got involved in the first place was really because of my interest in family planning. That was, and still is, where I think we should be putting most of our energies and most of our dollars. And because organizations like Planned Parenthood have come under attack by religious organizations, it has become harder and harder to provide those services and to get funding," she said. Through her work with NCJW, Ms. Bloch said she realized the importance of making a difference, 1995--NCJW Lobby Days brought out and one essential way to do that has been by voic- Suzanne Singer (left), Kini Polsky, Carol ing concerns to elected officials at every opportuni- Bloch, Karen Sommer, Kate Kirshenbaum, ty. In the early '90s, she established the annual Pam Friedlander and Sara Juster. ' "NCyW Lobby Days" during which Omaha Section members meet with state legislators at the State way of State Public Affairs chairmen in almost Capitol to share concerns regarding issues affecting every state. Collectively, we represent 200,000 women, children and families. She has also partici- Jewish women in the United States. That is a very pated in "NCJW Washington Institute," when loud voice, and I do believe that we are heard and members from all over the country converge on that we make a difference, or I wouldn't be doing what I'm doing," she said. Washington to meet with their representatives. Thanks to Mrs. Bloch's efforts, NCJW has joined "People think that politics is something 'out there.' You go to a social engagement and people in coalition with the following organizations: the say, 'I don't want to talk about politics,' but what Pro Choice Coalition of Nebraska, the Religious they don't understand is that every single day in Coalition for Reproductive Choice (RCRC) and the Nebraska Legislature and in Washington, our Mainstream Committee of Nebraska (which works politicians are making laws that affect our every- primarily to maintain the separation of church and state). day lives, and someone has to watch. The Rev. Dorothy Hill, a retired United Church of There are those in government "who are talking about less government, basing their entire platform Christ minister and long-time coordinator for on less government. How they can rationalize that RCRC, credited tiCJVf for helping to estabUsh her they will have less government in everything organization's local chapter (formerly called except what a woman's choices are medically, is Religious Coalition for Abortion Rights) and said, "we've had a wonderful relationship with NCJW absolutely beyond me." For her years of dedicated work and commitment, over the last 15 years." Nationally, RCRC was "established by a group of Mrs. Bloch was recognized in 1989 by Planned Parenthood as the recipient of ite Curtis T. Todd, women from Christian and Jewish places of worM.D., Outstanding Volunteer Award, and in 1990, ship," following the Roe v. Wade decision in 1973, when she was awarded NCJW's Distinguished Rev. Hill said. "When looking at NCJW, you'll find a long history of working for women's rights, and Service Award. "I am proud to say that I represent 860 members they worked alongside all other religious groups." of NCJW-Omaha Section, that I represent the state NCJW was among the first groups to work with of Nebraska, that we have representation in the legislatures to have a bill drawn up to make abortion safe and legal for women, even before Roe v. Wade, in the early 'OOs." The local chapter of RCRC opened in 1980, thanks in large part to the efforts of NGJW member Jane Brooks, Rev. Hill said. "Jews and other religious groups formed this coalition to make it (Continued on page 51)

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To the Women of NCJW, Omaha Section: It ia certainly an honor to congratulate the National Council of Jewish Women on its 100th year of work in Omaha. I wish I could be there to share in this momentous occasion. ' Your service to the people of Omaha, and to many others across the country over the years, is extraordinary. I am proud of your accomplishments and I look forward to the next 100 years. Best wishes and thank you for a job well done. Sincerely, Bob Kerrey United States Senator

To the National Council of Jewish Women (Omaha Section): Someone once said that when people are serving, life is no longer meaningless. Service to community and humanity have been the hallmarks of the National Council ofJewish women since it was founded. Nebraskans know NCJW through its Omaha section, established in 1896. In this, the Omaha section's centennial year, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations and a big thank you for all of your hard work. I have had the honor of representing Nebraskans in the United States Senate for 18 years and, over that time, NCJW has consulted with me on a wide variety of important issues. I have always appreciated your efforts to help others and serve the community. Your organization has been one of the pillars of our great state and I know you will continue to be for another 100 years. - Senator Jim Exon

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I The good worka of the National Council of Jewiah Women During my years in the House of Repi;esentativeB, I always took great pleasure working with Carol Bloch and her volunteer colleagues from the National Council of Jewish Women. i The Council was one of the most effective public interest lobbjring groups which I encountered. It seemed like Carol and her friends were always banging on my door when good causes (usually not popular causes) were at issue. They were well-prepared, thoughtful and offered fresh insights. They, always presented themselves in a professional manner. Most important, the volunteers of the Council represented families and children on issues where their interests so often go unrepresented in the political process. I was alwajrs most delighted to have them involved in the debate because they care about people and provided some balance to those groups that too easily forget what is at stake. Carol and her colleagues were well-known for their work in foreign aid to Israel and social issues like Medicaid-funding for abortions for victims of rape and incest and separation of church and state. What is less known was their persistent support for the Family Medical Leave Act As I recall, they were the only group outside organized labor whocontacted me positively about that issue. Other groups who saw me groused and complained about (Continued on page S3)

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NCJW.. .a voice for children by Jill Belmont For 100 years, the National Council of Jewish Women has adrocated for the safety and well-being of children, from promoting child (labor laws and arranging for child care for immigrant families during the late 19th century, to current issues regarding welfare reform and protecting children's rights. In Nebraska, the organization has worked closely With other non-profit groups and elected officialB to hefp pass legislation which will protect the youngest members of our society. ' One person with whom they have worked is former State Senator Jessie Rasmussen, now deputy director of Social Services in Nebraska. In 1993, Ms. Rasmussen was awarded NCJW's highest ^onor, the Hannah G. Solomon Award, for her years of service dedicated to family and children's issues. Ms. Rasmussen commended NCJW members for their work in gathering and disseminating information about matters regarding children, and for consistently making their presence known to policy makers at the State Capitol. "TVhen you're in the legislature, you look to connect with people you can count on for accuracy and people who will be there to help with specific issues," she said. "Carol Bloch, NCJW State Public jAffairs chairwoman) has established that reputaition. She always does her homework and is a great source of information. The group as a whole always comes in with their &cts, they're well organized tuid they pay attention to the most effective way to connect with the representatives. *In addition, not only has NCJW been good about legislative issues, but they've also been good about ieducation in the community as a whole and finandally supporting those programs that impact the lives of children," she concluded. Having a strong knowledge base and an active network of individuals and groups can positively

affect legislation, siid Kathy Bi^sby Moijire, Executive Director for "Voices for Children', a nonprofit organization which serves as a unified voice speaking out for a number of children's issues. . "I think the key to children's legislation is having a broad base~a network that consists of a variety of people-people (rota urban and nual communities, people from different cultures, races and faiths, because that way, yoij are not alway viewed as coming from a single perspective," Ms. Moore said. One example of a successful coalition, she said, involved Voices for Children, NCJW, th^ Women's Coalition and the Non-Custodial Parents Group, who met for months in 1993 to create and promote the Nebraska Parenting Act (LB629). The bill promoted the use of mediation as "an attempt to ensure that the needs of children were met in the divorce process better than they typically are in the current adversarial setting," Ms. Moore said. , NCJW State Public Affairs committee member Rhonda Saferstein was among the 20 people from the Omaha-Lincoln area who participated in the writing of and lobbying for the bill. Making mediation an option in the child custody process was important, Ms. Saferstein said, because, "it's for children, what's in their best interest is having their parents get along with each other regarding their upbringing." She added that, "After everything came out in the wash, after all the lobbying, it was a good bill. It gave people a choice." "NCJW has been a very strong network," said Kristen Morrissey, director of policy for Voices for Children. "Of all the different dvic groups and volunteer organizations that we work with, I can always count on my phone call from Carol Bloch every December, saying, 'Can you give me five bills I should be watching for?' 1 know that whenj give Carol'information, it's

1989—Bunny Rothenberg attended a briefing at the Justice Department at the Washington Institute. not just stopping on her desk or at the end of her pen. She advocates for these issues about women and children and really works hard to get the message across to NCJW members. She's someone I can always' count on," she said. Working for children's issues can be difficult, according to Mrs. Bloch, because, "we're dealing with a population that does not vote and does not have a voice." Mrs. Bloch said she has been closely following welfare reform legislation, which "affects children probably more than anybody. It's been a slow, tedious process, and it's very hard to get politicians to listen to our concerns. "It seems strange; we cherish our children and (Continued on page 55)

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1993"JeB8ie Rasmussen, a Hannah G. Solomon award winner, is an advocate for families and children. She was honorary chairwoman of the Child Care Fair.

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they are our future. We need to invest in America's children dnd they seem to be what politicians are least interested in-probably because they have no voice and not vote." The effects of national welfare reform will soon be apparent, she said, as much of the actual reform will be determined and enacted by individual states. Nationally, NCJW worked to eliminate one proposed national mandate the "family cap," which stated that a single mother receiving welfare could not receive additional funds if she had any more children. i "We were able to keep the family cap out of the national legislation, which was a real success. If people weren't watching, I guarantee you that would have been made mandatory. Still, I'll just bet that eventually in Nebraska, we'll see it implemented," she added. Ms. Moore said she anticipates working with NCJW as welfare reform is put into effect in Nebraska. "Welfare reform and government restructuring will have a huge impact on children and families. There are many decisions that will have to be made at the state level; decisions of funding, some new legislation written that will help Nebraska decide just how liberal pr conservative they're going to be in the implementation." In addition, the Nebraska Partnership Project, which will work to restructure Human Services, may give the two groups another opportunity to work together, she said, as well as "more legislation dealing with the whole issue of divorce-helping parents to become better informed about the needs of their children. 1 would think NCJW would want to take a look at that when it's drafted." In general, Mrs. Bloch expressed disappointment in the slow progress of children's issues, although, "I see us continually working and striving for change to occur," she said. "In this country, not only do we not focus on children, we also do not focus on prevention. I don't understand it, but we seem to prefer putting money into the prison system rather than trying to prevent crime &om happening in the first place. 'We don't put our money into prevention-type programs or nurturing and rehabilitation when children first start having piroblems. We wait until the problems become quite large. If we don't reverse that, we're not going to see much change."

The bottom line, according to NCJW-Omaha Section President Sara Juster, is "to not only make sure that children are cared for, but that they're wanted, that they can live secure, safe lives without fear or the anxiety that they'll be hungry or without medical care."

1990"Shana Novak prepares for the Children's Fashion Show, geared to raising funds for programs for children and youth.

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taken firom the book. The ex^tnt and the presentation of the book to tfie community inaugurated Jewish Book Month in December, 1981. Quest speaker Arthur Kurzweil, a genealogist, was also a highlight of the event. Today, items from the exhibit can be found in the Jewish Federation Library. While the Omaha Section of NCJW funded Phase I of the project, it was the generous gifts of groups and individuals, foundations and corporations who made phases II and III possible. The Nebraska Committee for the Humanities awarded NCJW a Challenge Grant of $13,334. The community raised enough money to meet this stipend. The book is still available for purchase at $6 from the Jewish Federation Library and the hallway of the JCC. As Mrs. Cassman notes in the forward of the book, the two chairwomen greatly appreciate all of the time as well as monetary contributions that helped to make the piniject such a big success. She said that ail of the stories she heard were "compelling." She found it interesting that while everyone's reason for coming to Omaha was unique, all seemed to carry a "common thread" as well. As the oldest Omaha residents pass on, they leave with us Our Story: Honest. Authentic. Inspirational. Just in time.

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Planting the seeds of Leadership (NCJW and Leadership Omaha) by Sara A. Jiiater For nearly 20 years, Leadership Omaha ("L.O.") Since 1990, her role and that of the Chamber's With 'their knowledge of the broader community has been providing Omaha with leaders who are education department have grown dramatically. knowledgeable and committed to serving their com- Mrs. Goldstein is now in charge of leadership and how we unite and how we fit and work together," Mrs. Goldstein believes that L.O. alumni can munity. The program, based on the premise that development for the Chamber, coordinating the help the Omaha Jewish community continue to leadership requires a broad understanding of the Omaha Executive Institute and Youth Leadership thrive. For many of the non-Jewish participants in commui^ity, specific skills! and a network, was programs as well as L.O. ,L.O., their acquaintance with NCJW leaders in established by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Every year, well over 100 applicants vie for the L.O. has been their only connection to the Jewish Commerce to provide young leaders with an entiy i 40 spots in L.O. Participants are selected by a community. to the community. She feels that 'to lexpose others to the Jewish selection committee (consisting of alumni and comPerhaps most importantly, it recognizes that munity lay leaders) and represent the business, community is very important. It opens up a lot of leadership takes place throughout the community government, non-profjt and volunteer sectors, understandings and connectedness that beriefits on a variety of different levels and in the non-profit everyone." although the business sector clearly predominates. and volunteer sectors, as well corporations and govMoreover, as Mrs. Friedman notes, "people who Appropriately enough, the decision that NCJW , ernment. participate in L.O. was made in Mrs. Goldstein's were in positions to make decisions for m^jor corL.O.'s goals include developing participants' living room. porations and other non-profit organizations iawareness of the problems, challenges and opportuAs Mrs. Cipperley explains, at the time, only one learned about NCJW and what we do." nities in the Omaha community and the interrela- volunteer organization (Junior League) had been In short, the participation by NCJW leaders in tionships between systems, exploring various represented in the program. The leadership of Leadership Omaha has benefitted NCJW, the indiaspects of leadership, providing opportunities for NCJW felt that it was time for Council 'to take our vidual participants and the Omaha community by communication between emerging and established encouraging respect and cooperation between the place in the community where we belonged." Mrs. corporate, non-profit and volunteer communities, leadership and motivating participants to become Cipperley was "the guinea pig," and as she both Jewish and non-Jewish. And although the community trustees. The program achieves these describes, "one of two volunteers in a room full of impact of L.O. and similar programs being develgoals through a series of retreats, seminars and people climbing to the top." special programs. oped by the Federation may not always be immediUnlike the others, however, Mrs. Cipperley was ately apparent, they are, according to Mrs. Participants meet regularly to study and/or expealready at the top, serving as President of the Goldstein, "planting the trees so there will be jienpe a specific issue in depth. Topics include edu- Omaha Section of NCJW! iation, health care, the arts, recreation, the justice Mrs. Cipperley viewed her role in L.O. as one of lystem, economic development, the environment, an ambassador. She wanted "to make people aware nedia, diversity, religious communities, leadership of who we were." ityles, and the history of Omaha (a.k.a. Marty More recently, NCJW has been represented by ilhukert's bus tour of Omaha). In addition, a police Bobbi Liebowitz, Debbie Friedman, Vicki Sanford •ide-along and Boardsmanship seminar (Vicki and this author. By participating in L.O., NCJW Sanford's favorite activities') are optional. leaders have not only educated the community Currently, Ann Goldstein, an active member of about the activities and services provided by he Omaha Section of NCJW, coordinates NCJW, but they have developed networks of potenleadership Omaha for the Chamber. tial partners and become better acquainted with Mrs. Goldstein originally became involved in L.O. the needs and resources of the community. rhen she applied to participate in Class 7 while For those participants who are not native srving as president-elect of the Junior League. Omahans, the program provides a crash course in Irs. Goldstein found out this was "my kind of the history, personalities and eccentricities of the Mff" and, when the Chamber revamped its educacity. 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Jim Fari>er emceed the program and Janey Dann was the Thrift Shop Maven.' voices are heard...that the youth of our community know where to turn when they need help. We will provide funds for teachers in our BchoolB...and joy to children whose lives have been made difficult. *We will teach the children of our community about the land and the people of Israel and we will make life more comfortable for the residents of the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. "We, the women of NCJW will make a difference in our community," she concluded. Sandy Epstein, chairwoman of the centennial committee, opened the program by introducing Gov. Ben Nelson to read a proclamation saluting the Section on its 100th anniversary. He was followed by Mary Dean Harvey, President'CEO of Boys' and Girls' Club of Omaha, who thanked "the Council for always being there, not only with funds and programs, but to show young women how other young women live up to their potential." Carol Schrader, anchorwoman of Channel 7-KETV, spoke next, highlighting 7 Can Help, the consumer advocacy hotline, originated by and still using NCJW volunteers. She gave special thanks .

Rob Goodman said, *You meet a nice girl; you fall in love; you get married; you have babies. And one day she joins CounciL GoneP to Bobhi Leibowtz and Leanne Goldberg, first chairwomen of the project, and noted, "Esther Meiches is still at 7 Can Help, serving as the lead organizer and recruiter." MB. Schrader invited "Council members to come back as needed volunteers." Jessie Rasmussen, former state legislator, now Deputy Director for the Nebraska Department of Social Services, added her thanks to NCJW for their "support of public policy issues which affect women, children and families." She noted that NCJWs voice as an advocate for children makes a difference in the statehouse in Lincoln, because the "organization has been so effective in getting legislation passed that affects the lives of Nebraska's children." After introducing some of the Section's 24 living past-presidents in attendance, Mrs. Epstein welcomed NCJWs National President, Nan Rich, to the stage. Mrs. Rich acknowledged the Section's history of (Continued on page 61)

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1988~Debbie Friedman was honored with the Emerging Leader Award and served as President ^m 1993-9S. forward to assuming the presidency in May, 1997. The Emerging Leader Award has also been given to Jody Malashock, Berta Meyers, Dianne Malas^ock, Bunny Rothenberg, Jill Kushner Belmont, Patricia Newman, Vicki Sanford, Robin Spindler, Sara Juster and Cheryl Lerner. Dottle Rosenblum was the winner of the Section's first Distinguished Service Award. This award is presented to a member in recognition of her years of outstanding service to and/or impact on the Omaha Section. Recipients have demonstrated loyalty, commitment, dedication to the Section and a willingness to work at any level. After a call from Lois Friedman In the 1960s, Dottie found herself serving as bulletin editor for five years, "through a pregnancy and young child." After serving in nearly "half the chairmanships and vice-presidencies," including a stint as chair of the Thrift Shop, Mrs. Rosenb|um served as the Section's President from 1973-75. However, Mrs. Rosenblum's most outstanding NCJW memory is attending the Nashville Institute at Vanderbilt University. At this first-ever management training institute for volunteer organizations, Mrs. Rosenblum learned she could facilitate and organize anything. She has used the self-confidence and skills In volunteer and paid jobs ever since. Mrs. Rosenblum also recalls her first National Convention. "All those women were so bright," she commented. She and the other delegates were told, "just remember, you're one of them." She currently serves as the Section's Parliamentarian and as chair of the Awards Committee. When Pam Friedlander's children were in preschool, she became Involved In the Trouping Theater. She loved the way the older women helped the younger women oiit; "there was such a camaraderie." Mrs. Friedlander also appreciates that through

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Hannah G. Solomon founded the National Council of Jewish Women in 1893 and serves as the namesake for this national award given to those women who have changed the lives of others through leadership and service. Recipients have expanded the role of women in vital areas of community life, provided leadership in areas of concern ^ , to NCJW, and motivated others to fight for chpnge. I Winners include Lillian Parber, Lois Friedman, Sue Meyers, Jan Schneiderman, Mary Fellman, . Jessie Rasmussen, Jane Brooks and Carol Katzman. i Unlike the previous awards, winners of the 'Hannah G.' may be recognized for work that does not involve NCJW. • Mary Fellman, for example, was recognized for '• work as President of the Jewish Federation and founder of the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society. In fact, she never recalls being asked to do anything for NCijW, but she treasures the award. "Hannah G. Solomon was someone I admired and thought a great deal of," she said, "and I feel honored to be in the company of the other winners." Other winners, like Lois Friedman, were deeply , involved in NCJW. She received the award, togeth: er with her friend and mentor, the late Lillian Farber, at a "beautiful luncheon at the French iCafe." Marice Halper, President of the i International Council of Jewish Women and a National Vice President of NCJW, came in from St. ; Paul to present the honor," she recalls. Mrs Friedman has done every job there is in Council (with the exception of chairing the Thrift Shop) and usjd to ask Mrs. Farber, 'Lil, how come when you do something, I get to do it?" . Perhaps Mrs. Friedman's greatest achievement, |however, was convincing her daughter-in-law, .Debbie, to become involved in Council. For as they say, the greatest leaders are those who develop the next generation of leaders!

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1979"Lii Farber (left), and Lois Friedman were the first women honored with the Hannah G. Solomon award. They were honored by the Section again in 1988 with a slide show and dinner. (Pictured above).

1991--Mary Fellman was the first to win the Hannah G. Solomon award who had not been a Section Pressident. She was honored for her work as the first woman President of the Jewish Federation and aa a founder of JCAC and theNJHS.

1995—Jane Brooks was honored for her longtime volunteer service to NCJW, Temple Israel, Planned Parenthood and the community. She has also been active in the mental health field, Nebraska Psychiatric Institute and the Eastern Nebraska Office forAfing.

1996—Hannah G. Solomon winners share a moment at A Sentimental Journey with NafI President Nan Rich (second from left). Sue Meyers (left), won it in 1981; Jan Schneiderman, 1985; Carol Katzman, 199ft

1987—Berta Meyers (second from left), won the Emerging Leader award and became President in 1990. She carries on the NCJW tradition of her mother-in-law. Sue Meyers (left), as does Debbie Friedman and her mother-in-law, Lois Friedman.

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D'var Torah for Rosh Hashanah by Rabbi Aryeh Axriel A few years ago I asked members of a Confirmation Class how they defined happiness. Die unabashed response of seVeral students was, 'marrying rich." I was stunned by this answer. As Americans, we regard happines^ as one of our nost cherished values. Not only is happiness conlidered worthy, but our Constitution has enshrined ts pursuit as an "inherent inalienable right." This suggests that happiness is attainable if only ve seek it out. But what the Constitution doesn't lo is tell us where to find it. That, unfortunately, tas been left to Madison Avenue, which never hesiiates to direct us to an endless table of happiness producing gopds and services. "Marrying rich" bakes such happiness accessible. JEven before he set foot on United States soil, Hadimir Feltsman, the brilliant pianist, had been nvited to perform with virtually all of the nation's eading orchestras. Less than a month after his Onigration from the former Soviet Union, he made lis American debut at the White House. A few days later he appeared at Carnegie Hall. The world was at his feet. Fame, fortune, the harmed life, arrived for him in his fiew country. I By the standards of my Confirmands, Feltsman hould be absolutely happy. However, a few years go, following a concert at the Kennedy Center ttended by President and Mrs. Reagan, a friend >ld Feltsman, "Well, Vladimir, you must be very appy now." The pianist smiled, shrugged his boulders, and replied, "I'm a Jew; how can I be appy?" ' I have thought'often about this reply. Is eltsman right? Can a Jew, no matter how. much e or she has accomplished, ever be truly happy? s the nature of Judaism somehow preclude us im achieving happiness? Is the weight of historiJewish suffering and tragedy so heavy that hapiness is forever unobtainable? Are Judaism and ippiness mutually exclusive? What is the Jewish attitude toward happiness? idaism views happiness as a by-product, not an id. Happiness comes through a door we didn't low we had left open. Fulfillment comes through ielity to righteous purposes, not through self-

gjratification. Perhaps this is what Vladimir Feltsman meant when he said he could never be happy as a Jew. The goal of life is not happiness. It is to matter, to count, to ' make a difference, to stand for something: integrity, justice, compassion. Life's joy, Judaism asserts,' is linked to service on behalf of others. But this requires Rabbi Aryeh Azriel action. As Jack Benny once said, "It is not sugar that makes the tea sweet, but the stirring." Judaism demands that we keep 'stirring' until the day we die. Feltsman knows that the seductive sugar of wealth, honor and celebrity do not make the tea sweet. Ultimately, happiness constitutes something far more compelling. We move toward it when we seek to address transcendent challenges. Happiness only occurs when the sugar, the sweetness of conscience and responsibility, is totally absorbed in the tea. This takes a lifetime. Maybe, even more. L'SHANAH TOVA 'HKATEYVU.

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bjr Babbi Paul DnuMn, Beth D Synacogoe In The Btiiica of the Fathers, we read the foUovinr- Shimon Ha-Txaddik was one of the last memben dr the Great AsMmbly. Thig was a favorite teaching of hia: The world rests on three thingsTorah, aervice of God, deeds of loving kindness." Thia well-known combination creates a tripod by which the worid continues to function. As with any kind of tripod arrangement, removing one leg caukes instability and certain collapse. This is certainly the case as we look to this selection from the mishnah. Thit world rests on ... Torah. We need direction and directives as a guide for proper living. Torah provides us with both of those. As the record of God's staiflMs for us, Torah helps us know what we can be, what we should be and how to do it. Torah allows us to direct ourselves towards God's work, not just our personal desires and wishes. The world rests on . . . service of God. Knowing what to do is a beginning. Doing it is what makes the real difference. Our best intentions are for naught if we do not follow up on the assignments we are given to make the world better, by improving ourselves, by improving the world around us. The world rests on . . . deeds of loving kindness. The world would function, but be a cold-hearted

unwelcoming place if we were to do only what was required of us. To make | the world better, we need to go beyond the basic^, to creation of community through excess activities | which benefit everyone. Such deeds are acts ofl loving kindness. [ Judaism has taken these three supporting! parts of life and used RabbiPaulDrazen them to help build a way to see the world, a way to interact with the world and all its residents. When we accept these criteria as a directive for living, we gain and the world gains, as well. We salute the National Council of Jewish Women, a group which has helped so many people fulfdl these directives through their 100 years of service. Their activities help promote better Jewish living through action and deeds of loving kindness. They have helped to create a more livable community for everyone. Their actions have shown the entire community that the Jewish community helps build a better place for us all to live.

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by Rabbi KUiheva Saoha, Beyt Shakm Amazingly, we have almost reached the season of the Kamim Noraim, the days of Awe. This is the time of y^ar when we begin to examine our-, selves, to prepare for the day when we will come and stand together in front of G-d and ask for a clean page in the book of Rabbi life. In his book on the EUsheva Sachs laws of repentance, Maimonides says that you only achieve atonement with G-d after you have made amends with other people. I'd like to suggest another way in which we can do our reconciliations with others this year and in the years to come. \ Every year at Rosh Hashanah, we chant the Vnetane Tokef, the poetic expression of our hopes for G-d's beneficence. It tells of the judgement which is made on this day and lists all the unpleasant ways that one can die in the course of the coming year. We then read that there are three things that can annul the severity of G-d's decree: prayer, repentance and tzedakah. The days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are particularly appropriate for these actions. In Reconstructionists Judaism, our lives are considered an expression of G-d in the world. G-d is seen as the power that makes for both personal and communal salvation and is inherent in all of us. So how can we become closer to G-d at this time of year? One of the many ways is through charitable acts. This concept of tikkun olam, or fixing the world, is fundamental to all streams of Judaism. We live in a society which considers giving tzedakah to be an altrustic act, that the giver sacrifices of his or her wealth, time or energy for others and gains some reward by doing so, albeit not usually a material reward. In the society which lived by the Bible, altruism was not the motivation for charity, rather, tzedakah was commanded by G-d in the same way that keeping the Sabbath was. There was not a different value between these two commandments. In fact, the commandment to care (Continued on page 70)

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by Rabbi Howarrf Kutner, Beth Israel Synagogue well-known Uneaaneh Tokef prayer, one of the emo- G-d for world peace until tional highlighte of the Rosh Hashana and Yom we have peace and harkippur Wiwa/"service, "All mankind will pass before mony amongst our own. you hke a flock of sheep passes under the staff of its Let us use this holiday I shepherd. You consider and inscribe the fate of all Iseason of inspiration to the living." i emphasize what unites Indeed, today, all creatures of the world stand in us and not what divides | judgement. A feeling of universal brotherhood us. We are one people, should overtake us as we are all "in the same boat." united by history, future | On Rosh Hashana, we primarily do not pray for our- and a common destiny. selves as individuals, but as part of the universal "Our G-d and G-d of I scheme. our forefathers, reign [ In the High Holiday AmidoA we add U'vchen Tein over the entire universe Pachdecha--\et all people revere you and all in your glory and be mankind prostrate themselves before you. Let them exalted over all the world bind together to become a single society to do your in your splendor" (High | will wholeheartedly. ' i Holiday Machzor). Rabbi Howard Kutner The theme of Tikkun Olam, which has become On a personal note, I popular in recent years, has its origin in the Aleinu want to express how happy I am to have become a Prayer, which, while being the closing prayer of our part of this wonderful Jewish community. As a newthree daily services, originates from the Rosh comer, I am extremely impressed by its organizaHashana Musaf. We ask G-d to perfect the universe tions, synagogues and activities. May we go "from through his sovereignty. Then all humanity will call strength to strength." upon his name and all the world's inhabitants will I take this opportunity to wish each and everyone recognize and know him. of you a heartfelt K'tivah V'chatimah Tovah-Uay I believe the first step towards this vision is re- we all be inscribed in the book of life, joy, health evaluating our own peoples'unity. How can we ask and fulfillment.

Once again the High Holiday season is approaching. Memories of many Bosh Hashanas and Yom Kippun enter the back of my mind, l^o matter which dty or town we'grew up in, we all remember how crowded our synagogues became on those days. Many who did not attend services throughout the year were sure to be there for the Holidays. Hardly an empty seat remained. As a child I thought that practically every Jew throughout the world would somehow be found in the synagogue on these Holy days. As I grew up, I discovered that statistics show that wasn't iso. Still, a certain feeling of community Achduttogethemess and unity would overcome me. It was a warm feeling of belonging, and 1 was happy. Many years have gone by but I still have those same feelings today. This is a good time of the year to reflect on the unity and harmony of the Jewish People-or the lack of it. Did you ever notice that the bulk of our prayers, in fact the entire Amidah, are in the plural? This is because each one of us is a part of a greater organism. But our tradition takes this theme one step further. The Mishnah (Rosh Hashana, 16A), teaches us, that all people are judges on this Yom HadinDay of Judgement. This idea is reflected numerous times in our Machzor liturgy. We say in the

'Perfect timing' " The classic joke about the Jewish holidays is that , they never come on time. We're always complaining about our festivals making an appearance too early or too late. The funny thing is that it's true! They do often arrive at variable times. The Jewish calendar is primarily a lunar calendar, whose months begin with the birth of a new moon and last 29-30 days. It also requires reconcihation with the solar calendar-whose months are slightly longer, 30-31 days, because our holidays are seasonal. (Passover in the spring --"Observe the month of Spring and keep the Passover ... (Deuteronomy 16:1], Sukkot in the fall, etc.) In any given year, the lunar calendar "falls 10 days behind" the solar calendar; in three years, a ifijll month. Therefore, Passover or Rosh Hashanah may come up to a month early. Approximately every three years, we need to 'insert" an additional month before Passover to (ring it back to springtime. This year, 5757 is a leap year, which gives us an idditional month (Adarll) and a total calendar year )f 13 months. Technically, this is a system devised to keep our ialendar in order, following the moon and having >ur holidays in season.

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Food was provided for the hungry, process otteahuva (turning, repentance.) emphasizing ithe individual also distorts the nature clothing for the naked, shelter for the homeless, Tethuva begins with the recognition of our error of reality. The individual ia part of a family, a town education for the children, dowries for the poor, etci and our remorse about having dono it. Before we or city, a country, and this worid. Mankind itself is These were not niceties, but obligations. can go any further than this, however, Judaism part of n'ature and the universe. To this day, organized Jewish conmiunities still insists that we must do everything within our Every action or failure to act has consequences create and maintain such institutions of social bet'power to correct the harm that we have caused. which ripple out throughout the whole. Human terment. Parenthetically, we congratulate one of This involves both the restoration of the situation beings need community. The Rabbis exhorted us those institutions, the National Council of Jewish to its proper condition and the acceptance of just not to mak^an artificial separation from it. Women, for completing 100 years of devoted, sensipunishment for having destroyed the wholeness of Sensing the enormity of isolation, they warned, Ee tive and creative service to the Jewish and general the situation. ^ chevruta, ee meetuta (If not community, then communities. At this point, our Tradition insists, we must then death.) But family and community, the social units If, then, in the larger society around us, social attend to the psychological and spiritual harm that beyond the individual, are not ends in themselves. problems abound, let us not hide frt)m them. If they has been done to the victims of our act, by seeking 'Family values" must mean more than just blind are not in our neighborhood, let us not ignore them, the forgiveness of those whom we have injured. loyalty to kin and clan. for what affects one inevitably affects all. If our Only then can we ask God for forgiveness. Rather, Judaism teaches that both the individual schools are poor, let us join with parents, teachers, Lest the process become a mere mechanical repe- and society miist be united in service to a higher and children themselves to improve them. tition, we must finally confirm the significance of ideal. Good citizenship, respect for individual and If gangs are a problem, let us understand what our internal "turning" by resolving never to repeat group differences, and sacriHce for the common factors make them appealing to our children, and that error. The process of teshuva thus offers hope good are qualities necessary to the achievement of then meet those social needs in a more wholesome for a humanity confronted with the disasters (Sod's purposes. We have the noble distinction of and beneficial way. If rampant crime is a problem, caused by bad and harmful behavior, in that being considered actual partners with God in com- let us cooperate with the police to reduce and elimirenewal, peace, and betterment are always possi- pleting the work of Creation. This entails both a nate it, most especially by determined efforts at ble, and that it is within our limited human capaci- privilege and an obligation. prevention. ties to redress evil and to establish good. This optiIt is a violation of both personal and parental If we have no sense of neighborhood ties, let us mistic outlook is inherent in our Jewish philosophy responsibihties to say, 'Let th? school (police, gov- try to be more friendly, open, and helpful to neighand theology. ernment, etc.) handle it." It is equally incorrect to bors. If there are people who are lonely and feeling At a time when the ills of our surrounding society say that these larger social units can be neutral or rejected and abandoned, let us open our hearts to loom ever more threatening in the public percep- indifferent to the needs of individuals experiencing theiQ through personal contact and support groups. tion, debate rages over who is to blame and what disadvantages and suffering through no fault of In the Jewish New Year of 5757, let us strive to can be done to correct the situation. Some blame their own. meet our personal and communal responsibilities, government, some blame the media, others blame Indeed, the intimate inter-relationsliip between to join with those around us to make the world a the schools, and still others blame indifferent and individuals and society, and their mutual moral place of peace and security, happiness and prosperimmoral individuals for the breakdown of the fami- responsibilities are inherent in the very concept of ity for all. ly and of society. the Jewish People's covenant (brit) with God. L'shana Tova Tikateivu] May you all be inscribed Judaism has much to say about this to the modAs individual Jews, we are bidden to live up to for a good year. em world, for it offers a unique perspective on the the highest personal, ethical standards. And, as a relationship of the individual to society. On the one Jewish people, we are commanded to by a goy hand, the Torah insists that every individual bears kadosh, a holy people. We are to set an example personal responsibility. Indeed, the ancient Rabbis for all people of the type of caring, helping, nurturpointed out that a key lesson of the creation story is ing, just community that (jod desires for the whole

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Sisterhood :Prewdent Jeanne Angalet •Vice-presidenfEducation.... Helens Holmberg Vice-president/Membership Maria Neesman Vice-president/Programming Sherry Taxman Vice-president/Sisterhood Services Vicki Chesen Vice-presidents/Ways and Means Diane Graul and Wendy Mandvitz Secretary Sue Fredericks treasurer Barbara Mueting Gift Shop Treasurer Debra Sherman

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Rebecca Blumkin, Rachel Flatowicz, Allyson Freeman, Jennifer Friedman, Jamie Hamburg, Melanie Hellwig, Melissa Josephson, Diana Manviti, Tamara Meyers, Anne Muskin, Jamie Skog and Anna Sophir.

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Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Auer Dr. Martin Ellenby and Mrs. Barbara Rosinsky Mr. and Mrs. Alan Friedman Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Litton Dr. Michael Marcovitz and Mrs. Mimi Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pelech Mr. and Mrs. Dan Redler Mr. and Mrs. Alan Shulewitz Mr. and Mrs. Dan Somberg Mr. and Mrs. Mark Stein Rabbi Debbie Stiel and Mr. Steve Stiel Mr. and Mrs. Charles SulUvan Mr. and Mrs. Marc Weinstine Daughters

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Baker Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Brookstein Mr. and Mrs. Matt Coakley Mr. and Mrs. Doug Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Dan Faryniarz Mr. and Mrs. Alan Freirich Mr. and Mrs. Bennett Ginsburg Mr. and Mrs. Jim Glazer Mr. and Mrs. Brian Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Todd Olsen Dr. and Mrs. Eric PhilNps Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Rodanan Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Rogers Dr. and Mrs. David Rosinsky Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schneiderman Mr.andMr8.JefrSkall Mr. and Mrs. David Slosburg Mr. and Mrs. Steve Trenton Mr. and Mrs. Tom Workman Mr. and Mrs. Brian Yampolsky

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Deaths Mard Blatt, Lilly Boin, Doug Bookin, Dorothy S. Brodkey, Sylvia Adler Brodkey, Miriam Brodsky, Ethel B. Cohen, Lawrence Cohn, Marjorie Ann Cramer, Emma Doucet, Larry Einbender, Benjamin Eirinberg, Lillian Farber, Ruth Fiedler! David Finklestein, Joshua Firestone, Harry Foster, Phyllis Frank, Terry Fredericks, Freeda Gendler! H. Lee Gendler, Joseph Ginsburg, Florence Goldstein, Lillian Goldstein, Martin Goodman, Marian Gross, Anne Grossman, Max Gurin, Raymond Harrison, Fred Hauss, Bernice Horwich| Marvin Horwitz, Jean Jefferson, Juluis Katzmani Lazier Kavich, Frank P. Kelberg, Dora Kirshenbaum, Ethel Klutznick, Isadore Kraft, Shirley Krantz, Paul Krasne, Robbie Kremer', Arthur Kulakofsky, Arlene Kushner, Richard Lee] Elizabeth Leicht, Betty Lerner, Harold Levine, Oscar Levinson, Marvin Linsky, Helen Makiesky, Pearl M. Marcus, Rose Marer, Ruth Morehead] Rose Morris, Gertrude Tatle Newman, Helen Newman, Adalyn L. Nogg, Courtney Nogg, Lillian Oberman, Irving Passman, David S. Perlman, Ernest S. Priesman, Ben L. Rosen, Thelma Rosenblum, Dorand Rowell, Norman Ruback, Rose Sabes, Louis Shafton, Gertrude Simon, Irvin Singer, Lazier Singer, Sara Sirkin, Millie Sonenblum, Jack Sophir, Jim Spitzer, Jack SterUng, Irene Szabla, Robert Wagner and Janis Lomn Friedman Yale.

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Bruce Shackman Hollie Fineman, Miidiael AbramsoD, Michael Linn RonFeldman Howard Epstein ^ruce Friedlander

Board of Directors Harvey Cooper, Personnel; Justin Cooper, JCAC Representative; Saul Davis, Cemetery; Bob Epstein, Patron Membership; Dr. David Finkle; Richard Fellman, By-laws; Glen Fineman, Men's Club; Susan Friedman, Family Programfning; Margie Gutnik, Strategic Planning; Dr. Bruce Gutnik, BESTT; M'Lee Hasslinger, Family Programming; Dr. Fred Kader, Ritual; Ilene Klein, Project Link; Janet Klein, Early Childhood; Scott Littky, Youth Commission, JCAC; Sheila Polikov, Special Events; Lynn Reraer, Information; Gary Rifkin, Budget; Howard Ruback, Tree of Life, Shoshana Wees, USY; Richard Stern, Membership; Hyman Sukiennik; Eadie Tsabari, Adult Education; Sylvia Wagner, Women's League; Joye Wees, Scholarship; and Martin Wolf, Long-range Planning.

ROSH HASHANAH Warm wishes for a New Year filled with health, happiness and prosperity.

President Glen Fineman Vice-president Michael Linn Secretary Stanley Mitchell Treasurer Andrew Friedman Past-president.. Steve Rabb Board of Directors Larry Hasslinger, Les Kay, Joe Ginsberg, Larry DeBruin and Hyman Sukiennik.

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Marriages Kathy Mann Amy Belden Vishka Sekowski Nancy Nogg Marci Ehrlichman Nancy Konen Nancy Rampey

John McGauvran Jon Blumenthal Michael Rosenblum Neal Rauhaueer David Blatt Ted Feidman Alan Biniamow

Births Sons Eli Solomon Fried, Ariel Philip Juster, Chad Harris Shulewitz and Avi Benjamin Littky. Daughters Megan Elizabeth Kahn and Julia Hazel Edelstein

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Beth Israel Sisterhood Cabinet Mefflbers ' Frieda Elewitz, Beverly Franklin, Charlotte Kaplan, Susie Shyken, Georgia Ann Steinberg, Tibe Stoller, Annette Fettman, Jeanette Nadoif and . Nadine Kutner. Financial Secretary Leah Siegel Recording Secretary Frieda Elewitz Membership Bemice Cohen Publicity , Helen Schwartz Treasiu«r Charlotte Kaplan Synagogue Services Sheila Tomps Program Beverly Franklin Board Notification Eve Boguchwal

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