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Ruth and Morris Maline A program featuring presentations, brief speeches and awards will highlight a reception for Morris Maline, former editor of the Jewish Press, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 5-7 p.m., at the JCC. The 30; minute program is scheduled for 6 p.m. Mr. Maline was hired in Marcht 1977, by Stanford Lipsey and the late Paul Alperson, cochairman of the Press committee. He was editor for 19 years before stepping down from his full-time position last July to become Editor Emeritus. Lloyd Roitstein, chairman of the event, is working with a committee of nearly a dozen volunteers. Mard Gallner is handling the reception, with assistance from Sylvia Wagner and Rose Schupack; Silvia Rofiman is in charge of flowers and decorations; MHrnhall Kushner, a former Press committee chairman, will act as master of ceremonies; Judith Marburg is in charge of invitations and ads. A Book of Memories, coordinated by Mary Fellman and Bert Lewis, will be presented to Mr. Maline, along with several awards from Bob Eisenberg and Steve Levinger, President and VicePresident of the Jewish Press Board of Directors. Howard Bloom, Executive Director of the Jewish Federation, and other community leaders will also make presentations. 'Anyone wishing to send letters, photos or memorabilia for the Book of Memories honoring Morris' long career with the Press should contact Mary or Bert," said Mr. Roitstein. "We want to help Morris celebrate the start of his retirement by noting his achievements during the past two decades.* Speakers for the program include Bob Eisenberg, Mary Feliman, Carol Katzman, Bert Lewis and Judith Marburg. Fred Tichauer has arranged for special presentations by two government officials. The event is free and open to the community. For more information, call Sheryl Friedman, 334-6467.
Congress' last bill Includes key issues for Jewish groups by Daniel Kurtaman WASHINGTON (JTA) - As the 104th Congress concluded its m^'or business last week, Jewish activists celebrated several last minute legislative achievements. The catch-all spending bill signed by President 'Clinton includes $3 billion in U.S. aid to Israel and a measure that eases admission standards for Jewish refugess fleeing persecution in the former Soviet Union. Both issues were legislative priorities for the Jewish community during the last year. But the enactment of immigration reform legislation drew a tepid response. Jewish activists said they won a reprieve as lawmakers and White House ofTicials worked out a compromise that tamed most of the legislation's most onerous provilioni Concerning legal immigrants and access to bderal beneflts. At the same time, the bill, aimed primarily at lurbing illegal immigration, contains a number of provisions tliat one activist called 'extremely prob(Contlnued on page 7)
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KlutznJck symposium features two international speakers on YIddisli topics David G. Roskies and Ori. Z. Soltes are the keynote speakers for the ninth annual Klutznick Symposium on Yiddush Language and Culture: Then and Now. The community lecture is Sunday, Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m. at the JCC, announced Leonard J. Greenspoon, Chairholder of the Klutznick Chair in Jewish Civilization at { Creighton University. The two-day symposium opens Sunday at the JCC at 12:15 p.m., and concludes at | 4:30 p.m. On Monday, Oct. 28, it runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at I Creighton. ^^- David Roakies "Both these men are outstanding speakers and have international reputations," said Dr. Greenspoon. "Their insight into the world we think of as our grandparents' will perhaps become more real to us after we've heard them speak." Dr. Roskies is a professor of Jewish literature at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York and Prof. Soltes is Director of the B'nai B'rith Klutznick National Jewish Museum in Washington, DC. Awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1985, Dr. Roskies is the author of several books, many dealing with the world of East European Jewry, its achievements, its confrontatione, its destruction and its living heritage. His most recent publication is A Bridge of Longing: The Lost Art of Yiddish Storytelling His lecture will focus on Yiddish in the Twentieth Century: A Literature of Homecoming. In a review in Women's League Outlook maga-
language is a conduit for the treasures of Jewish thought and culture, the modem Yiddish story is the means by which Eastern European Jews and their descendents S}mthesized and reinterpreted the legacy of Judaism." Prof Soltes will follow Dr. Roskies on the Sunday night program with Art, Language and Identity: Yiddish and the Paintings of Marc Chagall and Shalom of Safed. "A distinctive aspect of art by Jewish painters during the past century has been a willingness to use texts in their works, as if in image we remain a people of books," Prof Soltes wrote recently. He holds teaching appointments at Georgetown University and the Cleveland College of Jewish Studies. The Jewish Federation of Omaha co-sponsors the Klutznick Symposium, along with the Philip M. and Ethel Klutznick Chair in Jewish Civilization and the Center for the Study of Religion and Society. Additional contributors include Dorothy and Henry Riekes, the Jewish Cultural Arts Council, the Henry Monsky Lodge of B'nai B'rith and the College of Arts and Sciences at Creighton University. The symposium is free and open to the community. A dessert reception follows the Sunday night lecture at the JCC. For more information, call JCAC Director Gloriann Levy, 334-6403 or Maryellen Read in the Klutznick office, at 280-2303.
Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues statement on current negotiations JERUSALEM - Last Sunday, Israel and the Palestinian Council began high level continuous negotiations at Erez in order to resolve the remaining issues regarding the implementation of the Interim Agreement. Israel is not seeking to reopen the Interim Agreement for renegotiation, rather we seek to take into account those developments which now warrant further ampliflcation of certain points in the Agreement. Speaking to reporters, Lt. Gen. (Res.) Dan Shomron, who heads Israel's delegation to the talks stated: "The Agreement itself has a great deal of room for maneuvering which the two sides, by mutual agreement, can utilize in order to implement measures which will grant greater security to both sides. This is possible within the framework of the Agreement" These talks, which will simultaneously deal with the Hebron and security concerns, are an opportunity to cement relations between ourselves and the Palestinians, renew mutual trust and respect, and redouble our efforts to achieve peace even as we remain cognizant of the tragic events of the past two weeks. The talks would not be possible had it not been for the meetings which were held, under the good olBcea of the United States, in Washington, D.C. In the course of the Washington summit Prime Minister Netanyahu and Chairman Arafat were afforded the time and place to meet for a lengthy private conversation. Both parties came away from that meeting with a better understanding of the other's sensitivities. Prime Minister Netanyahu remarked afterwards, *I think this was the first step to break down certain barriers that were there of a lack of confidence in one another.
"I cannot say that we now know each other fully well. But we did spend several hours together discussing all the issues openly and in a very cordial environment And I think this will facilitate trust "I think we accomplished a significant improvement in that area. I say that when you have trust, all sorts of things that are problematic can be solved. And when you don't have trust everything becomes a problem." Israel reiterates its commitment to the peace process, a process which must be marked by negotiations and dialogue in an atmosphere free from violence or the threat of its use. Peace must be achieved by peaceful means. As Prime Minister Netanyahu has stated: "^e have accompUshed quite a few things. And I think the most important one is to cement the principle that the path to peace is throu^ negotiations and not through violence: that is, that the principle that we must cease any forms of violence and that if anyone has a grievance, he brings it to the negotiating table and nowhere else. I think that is a central principle by which we can guide peace." Our approach to the negotiations is one of respect for our interlocutors coupled with the realization that this cannot be a *win-lose" situation. Our goal is for each party to leave the table with an agreement which takes into account the other's concerns while realizing that there are overriding mutual interests which exist between the two sides, in other words-a "win-win" situation. Speaking to a live U.S. television audience. Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed Israel's commitment "It's not one of those elbow-bending exercises, 'I'll bend you or you'll bend me.' *We have to establish a different framework; I think we began doing it The test is now what we do (Continued on paffe 7)
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Sparks frpm the Word by iUbbi Gavriel Herxig, guest coIumniBt Headmaster, Friedel Jewish Academy Giving tht children a blessing is a beautiful custom enjoyed by many families. A distinction is made depending onwhelher one is giving this Bracha (blessing) to a boy or to a girl. To one's daughter one says 'May Hashem make you like Sarah, Rivka, Rachel.iand Leah." However to our sons we do not express the wish that they should be as Avraham, Yitzchak, or Yaakov but rather the parent says 'May Hashem make you like Ephraim and Menashe." Why mention Menashe and Ephtaim (the sons of YoseO instead of the patriarchs? The Torah is compared td many items, one of them is ai diamond. Just as a diamond has many facets so too the variety of lp.s,sons and answers found in the Tdrah are diverse, yet they are all one gem, part of one truth. Yaakov sulTercd many years under the impression that his son Yosef had been violently killed. In truth Yo.sef , had been .sold a? a .slave Ui Kgypt, The events leading up to his .sale were set into motion by misunderstanding between Yosef and his brothers. They could not come to terms with Yosef having a future leading role. Their resentment led to a tragic 22-year separation between Yaakov and his son Yosef After Ihny were reunited, ap amazing event occurs when Yosef bnngs his two sons Kphraim and Menashe lo receive a blessing from their grandfather Yaakov, Yaakov "I'aviircir the younger Kphraim over the older Menashe by placing his right hand imore prominent) on Kphnum'.s head diinng the ble.s.sing. Who undcrMtond ihe classic "ii.'iri'ntmt'" prror of I'avriring oni" cbilil over .incilhiT bcller iliaii Vaakov' When Yo.si'l priiti'.'sti'd. ' Yaakov I'xpl.iMU'ii 1 bill Kphraim woiilil be greater ihi- l<iv l.ii-liir i.< tliat Mi'nasbi' was .silent. I In'heard V.iiiK(iv.>i priiplii'i-v .ilmui lii.s yiiunjji'r briilhi'r and wa.s ;;!iUj .Mi'ii.islic .la'i'pli'd with .'^h.iliini Ibe fact that there ^irc liilli'ic'iu nili'.i aiming ihe .Jewish iH'iiple. Ibis-is line of till' lir.-.| lile.s.sings a pannl i-iiuld wi.sh liir their children. IIMI llii'v liiviiigl.v accept their sibling'.s udi'nts and ;;i(Ls without re.senlmenl or stnfe .So why aren't we conveying til our daughters the same message'.' Obviously, our daughters know this message since they learn the same story about the sons of Yosef, however, even within their own blessing this very lesson (and a lot more) is found. Where did in fact Menashe and "Ephraim learn the value and become IhE example of excellent sibling relationship.s'' Of course from liachel and Leah! When Hachel had wailed seven years to marry Yaakov and she saw her sister being led to the Chuppah (wedding canopy) she gave her sister the secret code that Yaakov and Rachel had made up to survive the trickery of Lavan. She could not bear the thought of her sister being humiliated even if it meant giving up the hasband she waited for, for seven years! She did not know that Yaakov would still marry her. Rachel developed the ability lo completely overcome overwhelming jealousy. This is a mere glimpse into the greatness of a giant human being. Leah idso achieved this superb character trait. When she was expecting what would have been her seventh son, she viewed her sister's feelings as more imporUint than being the source of yet another one of the 12 tribes Leah realized that if she were lo have another boy, liachel her sister, woidd have only been the mother of one son, even less than the Concubines. Leah asked lldshem for a (laughter and gave birth lo Dinah. Think what Leah was ready lo give up for her sister's dignity! When we bless our children, we are asking Ittishi'rn In help them realize their potential for greatness. We are guiding them to lookj'or, and lo leam from, the best ifualilics in their ancestors. We are helping them appreciate their wonderful Bubbles and Ztiydies.
Deaths MYRON TARNOFF Services for Myron Tamoff were held Oct. 3 at Beth Shalom Cemetery. He was 81. Survivors include his wife, Helen; two daughter^, Barbara Rashbaum of Lafayette, CO, and Bonnie Litton of Minneapolis; one son, Bernie of Ft. Collins, CO; a sister, Betty Friedman of Houstoh; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to the National Siogren's Syndrome Assoc, P.O. Box 42207, Phoenix, AZ 85080, or the American Heart Association. , I
ISABEL (GRAETZ) THEODORE Isabel Theodore died Sept. 29 in Los Angeles. Survivors include a daughter, Judith Gross; a sister, Janet Berek; two brothers, Marion Graetz and Saul Graetz; two grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild.
Dennis and Pam DePorte named Outreach Mission chairmen by Pam Monsky Federation communicationB director
From left: Howard and Lee Needleman, Mission participants, Pam and Dennis DePorte, chairmen; Elyce and Rabbi Aryeh Azriel, honorary chairmen; Alex Fleischer, Israeli guide. Dennis and Pam DePorte have been named chairmen for the Outreach Mission scheduled for Feb. 16-25. They will lead the mission with honorary chairmen Rabbi Aryeh and Elyce Azriel. "This mission is unique because it is specifically geared for couples who have never been on a mission before and have converted to Judaism or are in the process of converting. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about our Jewish background, history and heritage during this mission," said Mrs. DePorte. Mr. DePorte said, "We are excited that the people involved with outreach will have this opportunity to travel to Israel together. We will tie able to see all the historic places that we've studied about come to life. It's also exciting that the Federation and synagogues have worked together to make this mission a success." There are only a few spaces left on the mission. Cost is $975, and a $250 minimum gift to the 1998 UJA/Federation Campaign. For more information, contact Jan Perelman, Federation missions director, at 334-6427.
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FRffiAY: —-.Early worahip service, 6:30 p.m. The Union Prayer Book will be used. This service is especially planned so congregants may be home early to eqjoy a Shabbat meal and evening. Rabbi Azriel, Rabbi Stiel and Hazzan Contzius will officiate, recognizing the National Observance of Children's Sabbath. Temple congregants Dr. Stade Bleicher, President of the Nebraska Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and Dr. Magda Peck, Associate Chairman of Pediatrics at UNMC, will be guest speakers. The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by the Temple Sisterhood. The regular 8:15 p.m. worship service will also be held. Sitter Service Sitter service is available each Shabbat evening service and,the Saturday morning Shabbat service when there is a Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Please make a reservation. There are no facilities for infants. SATURDAY: i Shabbat morning service, 11:15 a.m. p. .Nathan Adam Bordy, son of Linda and Joseph f Bordy, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah. Simcha B'shabbat-The congregation will study the Torah portion for the week. SUNDAY: Morning Chapel Prayer Service: 9:16 a.m.-ThiB service gives members of the congregation an additional opportunity to pray and recide Kaddish. Men's Club Brunch: 10 a.m. in the Milder Center-Lt. Gov. Kim Robak will speak. Traditional lox and bagels will i be served. Cost is $3 for non-members. "Food For Thought" The next luncheon session will be Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rabbi Uri Regev, Director of the Israel Religious Action Center, will lead the discussion. Bring a brown bag lunch; 'Temple will provide the drinks. rnGGS" Temple Israel Go Getters will meet for lunch Wednesday, Oct. 16, noon, at Temple Israel. Cost is $4. Rabbi Uri Regev will speak. Make reservations with Mary Lou Goodman at 563-6634, or Libby Kaplan at 551-6202. Adult Education Oct. 17: Sisterhood Adult Education, 9:30IfkSO ajn.-Hazzan Erik Contzius will lead a study of the old Union Prayer Book and the new Gates of Prayer as well as other liturgical publications. ,10:3O-ll:30 a.m.-Rabbi Debbie SUel will lead a study of selected Torah portions and together will prepare written commentary. 'Beyond Midrash,* 7:30-8:30 p.m., led by Don Schwartz.
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108E BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME aATURDAY: vices, led by Rabbi Maximo Shechet and I by Al Friedman, start at 9 a.m. ibers of the community are invited to join Itts for the tervica and the Kiddish following. tja:j«;_aj*<v_i«t_ij,jc
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Services are conducted by Rabbi Howard Kutner. Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to to 5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ' ^:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Paul Drazen and FRIDAY: Cantor Emil Berkovits. Kabbalat Shabbat service, 6:35 p.m. FRIDAY: SATURDAY: Services start at 6 p.m. Services, 8:45 a.m.; Jr. Congregation, 10:30 a.m. SATURDAY: Kiddish is sponsored by Sisterhood. Services start at 9:30 a.m. Kiddish following. Shiur with Rabbi Kutner, 6:25 p.m. Sitter service starts at 10 a.m. Mincha, 6:25 p.m., followed by Shalosh Seudot, . TSS (Torah Siddur Skills) meeU at 10 a.m. Ma'ariv and Havdalah. Shabbat story time, first and third Saturday SUNDAY: morning, 11 a.m. Morning service, 9 a.m., followed by a light ICtantan, second and fourth Saturday at 11 a.m. breakfast and a shiur with Rabbi Kutner on Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services, 6:35 p.m. Contemporary Halachic Issues. This week's subject Bar Mitzvah is "Rosh Chodesh." Jeffi-ey Baum, son of Diane and Donald Baum, Mincha, 6:35 p.m. will become a Bar Mitzvah Friday evening and WEEKDAYS: Saturday morning. Services at 7 a.m. and 6:35 p.m. SUNDAY: Services, 9 a.m. Men's Club Breakfast: Men's Club will host a B'NAI ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE breakfast at 10 a.m., with Gov. Ben Nelson, candidate for the U.S. Senate. SlSMynsterSt WEEKDAYS: Services, 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503 Sisterhood Brunch 322-470S Sunday, Oct. 20: Sisterhood will sponsor a Services are conducted every Friday Shabbat brunch at 10:30 a.m. Send reservations to Lisa Eve at 7:30 p.m. Epstein, 1336 N. 129th Ave. Cir. Sermonette presented by a guest speaker, folRabbi Harold Kushner lowed by an Oneg Shabbat Kiddish. Monday, Oct. 21: Rabbi Kushner will speak at Services are led by congregants. 7 p.m. His books will be for sale and signing following the event. Tickets are available at the office or at the door that evening. BEYTSHALOM An Affiliate of the Jewish Reooostruotionist Federation P.O. Box 241130, Omaha, NE 66124-5130 76S-9233 BBYO's Teen Connection Program FRIDAY: Services, 7:30 p.m., at 3012 S. 119th St, Omaha The next Teen Connection program will be Religious School: Contact Dr. Marty Rosenberg Sunday, Oct. 20, at the Henry Doorly Zoo. Price at 390-9062 for placement. Classes are held every of admission is $7; however, season passes are Sunday at 10 a.m. at Westside Community valid. There will be a stop for food so if you would Education Center, 108th and Grover. like to eat, please bring money. Jewish Book Club: The book club will discuss Meet at the JCC at 12:45 p.m.; we will go to the the PBS multi-part series "Genesis with Bill zoo with the JCC van and return around Meyers" during the month of October. Contact Jeff 3:30 pm. Ferber at 465-8646 for details. Please RSVP by Oct. 16 to Dan Grubber. Teen Connection Director, at 334-6470. CONGREGATION SNA! JESHURUN Teen Connection is specifically designed for SOUTH 8T8BET TEMPLE seventh and eight-grade students, and memberMeasber at the Union ship is available to those who are members of the of American Hebrew Congregations JCC. The purpose is to provide a place for teens aoei&aOthSt., IJiiooln,NEaB5(tt-»97 to make friends in a Jewish atmosphere. Services are officiated by Cantor Michael Year-long membership is $20. Weisser. FRIDAY: Shabbat services at 7:45 p.m. Katie Tobin, daughter of Marty Link and PERSONAL Robert Tobin, will become a Bat Mitzvah. Our thanks to everyone who sent donations and cards SATURDAY: in our lime of sorrow. A special thanks to Rabbi Torah study and service at 10 a.m. Drazen, Cantor Berkovits, Rabbi Katzman and Cantor SUNDAY: Hebrew school, 9 a.m.; Religious Fettman lor the comloit they extended to us. school, 10 a.m. The family of Lao Mayaraon
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Child cfire needs outpacing JCC's ability to serve ity years ago, the only 'childcare' provided by our Jewish Community Center was a drop-in service from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parents of today's teens and young adults will remember waiting outside the gameroom, in hopes of getting their toddler into the 'sitter service.' ; Organizations needed reservations weeks in advance of a program to ensure that the JCp could provide enough babysitters. Today, babysitters lare called childcare providers i • and most of the babies are children of two-parent working famiUes. In fact, 52% of women with children under age six work at least part-time, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. However, there is a waiting list at the JCC for families who need childcare for their babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. The most critical need is in
childcare for infants, where state law demands a staff/child rat,io of 1:4. The JCC's Child Development Center would love to offer its members more childcare opportunties, but they've run out of space. Part-time working mothers or women who would like to volunteer on a regular basis in the Jewish community currently cannot be assured of a space for their infant or' toddler. That's a shame, because the Jewish community needs the resources of time, energy and talent these parents woyld like to give. And, many more mothers need to work, at least p£irt-timc, to supplement their families' income. Additional space for childcare would give the JCC the opportunity to hire additional staff and ensure that our children are being nurtured in a safe, friendly, ilfij^iah environment
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To the Editor: Having been relocated to Fort Collins, CO, for ;Beven months now, we are comfortably settled and really taking advantage of the beautiful foothills of the Rockies] For outdoor people like ourselves, we feel we've found our own piece of paradise. The one aspect of our lives that has not moved forward, however, is the tie to a warm and vibrant /Jewish community. Omaha is, quite clearly, "the best of Jewish communities." We loved and respected the fabric of the community when we lived in Omaha but, as they I say, absence makes the heart grow stronger. . We keep in touch via the Jewish Press and that is what has really inspired this letter. Tom Fellman's overview of how the Jewish Federation is reengineering itself for the future is so very exciting to see. ' As past board members, we are only too well aware of the political challenges which have long .confronted the board, which have hampered the forward-thinking necessary to advance the Omaha Jewish community to even the next level. We tried several years ago to go in the direction Tom and the rest of the board have now accomplished, and our hats are off to you all. Next and as important, are congratulations for being the visionaries who are laying the foundations for a great future for many years to come. We miss you all. We miss the Jewish community. And we wish you a very healthy and happy New. year ahead. Barry and Judy SifT To the Editor. -: The ADIVCRC office received a complaint from a member of the Jewish community regarding a local radio talk show host saying on air, "I'm cheap, I think I'm Jewish, but I'm not sure." After I contacted the station manager, he invited ine to the station to meet with the station owner, the station's operations manager, the disc jockey, Uid himself The station acted responsibly by coopBrating with my request to look into the situation internally. They were indeed concerned.
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The most challenging part of the meeting was defining humor as contextual. "After all, Jackie Mason has made a career out of this use of language," they reminded me. I reminded them that not everyone thinks Jackie Mason is funny or appropriate, and humor of your own group is not the same as humor "directed" at a group. The radio station reacted to this incident with responsible action. We now have established an ongoing rapport. We continue to dialog. The ADL/CRC office is a valuable resource to the community. Acquaint yourself with us. Call us if you encounter problems or just want to discuss issues. Come learn more about your office. Be involved. Mahatma Gandhi said, "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." Debbi Brown Assistant Director, ADL/CRC
To the Editor: If anyone has some spare time and wante to help others, we have just the thing! Be a Rose Blumkin Jewish Home volunteer. The breath of fresh air a new volunteer brings to our environment is invigorating and the energy rejuvenates our volunteer program. We have many volunteer opportunities available and are always open to new ideas, which will enhance our residents' lives. Our activities are scheduled throughout the'day and evening and we would be happy to accommodate your schedule. Socialize and make yourself at home visiting with our residente. Your presence brightens everyone's day at the Home. Please join us and make a difference! Don't delay, call me today at 334-6530. Lois Wine Volunteer Coordinator
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Last Bummer, the Anti-Defamation League sponsored "Back To Campus"-- a program for college students who wanted to learn effective ways of | responding to campus hate. I went,| I listened, I learned, But honestly, I never thought that I would have to deal with the issue at my own university. There is nothing enlightening about Kha^d Abdul Muha^nmad, but he gave me the chance to apply what I had learned in "Back to Campus" when he spoke at Syracuse University. With word of the upcoming speaker's appearance, anti-hate messages were immediately circulated via the campus newspaper and posters were hung around campus. An anti-hate rally was organized by Hillel and the Jewish Student Union to include a coalition of student associations: The Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Student Association, the Islamic Society of Central New York and the Lutheran and Interdenominational Protestant Campus Ministries. Syracuse students did a good job circulating their anti-hate message, but nothing could prepare them, or me, for the speaker's convocation, urging blacif students to not "depend on the white man anymore." In the following day's paper, quotes from Muhammad's speech could have burned a hole right through the page. During Mohammed's convocation, he made reference to Hillel's anti-hate rally, saying 'I smelled the fires that you started. . . that's why I came with my extinguisher." Mohammed went on to address Jews directly. Tou are no longer in the ghettos of Europe. We are still in our ghettos. Your Hitler is dead and gone. Our Hitler lives on." he said. When I read these printed words, my cheeks flaming red, it suddenly sunk in-anti-semitisim had happened on my campus-right in front of my eyes. The Anti-Defamation League prepared me for the steps needed to effectively counteract hate at my school. These troubling thoughts of hate lingered in my mind for weeks so I contacted Jeffrey Ross, the head of ADL campus affairs in New York City. He informed me of the many other anti-semitic incidente on other campuses around the country and afready knew of the incident at Syracuse, He also noted that, in general, campuses everywhere are responding well to hate incidents. He stressed the importance of responding to incidents as a "diverse coalition" rather than making it a "Blacks vs. Jews" issue. Learning about campus anti-semitisim from the ADL this summer enabled me to better understand why these incidents happen and how to handle them when they do. Khalid Abdul Muhammad came to spread unhealthy messages around Syracuse University, but, with thanks, to the Anti-Defamation League, I don't think Mohammed got as far as he would have preferred.
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by Eric Rozenman, Managing Editor, The Wiuhmglon Jewuh WeeA The' hottest item on the Jewish political agenda efforts to limit advocacy efforts by charities which this campaign season, at least for several local and receive tax money. According to Ms. Aviv, Jewish national organizations, might not be separation of federations have been concerned about anti-immichurch and state, abortion rights or U.S.-Israeli igration legislation, "and the shabby treatment of ties, but voter registration. legal immigration" called for in While the other issues remain touchsome bills. stones for many American Jews, the AntiAnd because "the Jewish commuDefamation League, the National Council nity is a disproportionately aging of Jewish Women, and the Orthodox community, with more older peoUnion, for example, are stressing registraple than kids," the federations' tion imd get-out-the-votc efforts. This may D.C. action office! also closely track seem odd, given conventional wisdom that proposals which might reduce budJews, although only 2.6 percent of the gets for social services to the general population, make up perhaps four or five elderly including Meals on Wheels programs and percent of the electorate. Section VIII housing assistance, particularly for But such higher-than-average turnout might assisted living. ' describe older Jews, not those middle-aged and Reva Price, of B'nai B'nth International's Center younger. Some of those involved in the registration for Public Policy, cites a similar list, also emphasizefforts estimate that as many as 1 million of the 4 ing concern in cuts in Medicare and Medicaid fundmillion eligible Jews are not on voter rolls. ing and fears on civil liberties issues which include At the national level, Betty Ehrenberg, executive church-state separation. director of the Institute for Public Affairs of the Moshenberg's work is bi-partisan as well, but her O.U., notes that "the Jewish community, to keep list of salient campaign issues sounds more like a up its disproportionate (political) strength ... needs platform: school prayer; Parental Rights and to be vocal, it needs to vote." She said that about 10 Responsibilities legislation; the Christian years ago the Jewish Community Relations Coalition's "Contract with the American Pamily"Council in New York City found that nearly half of "which contains a lot of issues we oppose" includJews under age 35 were not registered. ing school prayer and vouchers; reprJductive They were afraid they'd get called for jury duty," rights; welfare reform; and support for Israel and she said, "not realizing that prospective jurors the Arab-Israeli peace process. were drawn from telephone directory listings. In Jewish communal and political sources say the any case, such duty was a citizen's obligation." positions Moshenberg enunciates for NCJW on Sammie Moshenberg, head of the Washington, abortion^ rights and school vouchers parallel those D.C., office of the National Council of Jewish of the overwhelming majority of American Jews. Women expresses a similar theme. Because "every- But there's a minority view. Mrs. Ehrenberg of the thing about this election is motivating lis," the Orthodox Union reflects this: "We don't participate 90,000-member NC.JW has launched a 'Promote in the debate on abortion .... We don't feel this is a the Vote' campaign. 'Since March we've held lots of federal or state issue, but halachic (Jewish law), education and voter registration events, including between the woman, her physician and her rabbi, some at Jewish community events" and have spon- not between the legislature. This is a complicated sored candidates' and issued forums and question- issue, involving the life or health of the mother; it's naires. 'On election day (Nov. 5) we'll have a get- a highly personal and religious issue." out-the-vote effort." O.U. opposes prayer in school, fearing even stuIn that context, Diana Aviv, director of the dent-selected and presented prayer could lead to Council of Jewish Federations' Washington Action, one group of students imposing its beliefs on quickly cites topics 'of main concern in our conunu- another. nities." These include: refugees and immigration, Jess Hordes, ADL's Washington representative, health care and health care insurance, services for thinks the Jewish agenda for campaign '96 will the frail elderly and the sick elderly, the status of depend *a little on what issues the candidates or need to rescue any remaining endangered themselves seek to highlight." General issues of Jewish communities overseas, and congressional tolerance do lead to specific issues. Hordes notes.
by Carol Blocb The National Council of Jewish Women's "Promote the Vote" project, nationally and locally, including members and non-members, strongly encourages and provides voter education, registration and get-out-the-vote activities, in order to increase voter participation, especially among women. , Even 75 years after suffragists won the right to vote for women, voting is not yet a habit of many American women. We need to realize that our voices are vital and must be heard in order for us to help shape the future for ourselves and our children. Less than two-thirds of eligible American women cast their votes in the last three presidential elections. Polls show that more than half of those who voted in 1992, but stayed home in 1994, were women, 54 million of them!f I To help change those statistics for 1996, NCJW is joining with a non-partisan grassroots coahtion of more than 20 Nebraska organizations to "promote the vote." The first task is for us to become better informed voters by taking the time to learn where each of the candidates stand on issues of importance to us such as welfare, children's protection, separation of church and state, prayer in school, tuition tax credits, sexuality education, gun control, reproductive rights, affirmative action and health care. We can accomplish this by attending candidates debates and forums, including those sponsored by NCJW, the ADIVCRC and the League, of Women Voters, beginning on Oct. 23. Wecan also stay informed by reading the ADIVCRC-NCJW Candidates' Questionnaire in the Nov. 1 issue of the Jewish Press and by following articles in this paper and other periodicals. Don't hesitate to read a candidate's literature and then pick up the phone to call him or her to ask questions. Discuss it; debate it; sort it out for yourself; make an informed decision and then, vote on Nov. 5! Together, we can make a difference. Ccu^l Bloch it the NCJW Nebnuka State Public Affair* Chairwomcm. ,
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Klbbltz, Kvell and Coffee A tima to g*t togtther for panntt of chUdrtn with special needs Our first meeting will be Wednesday, October 23, 1996 7:30 PM Jewish Communitv Center All parents of special needs children are welcome. KJbbItt, KvtII <£ Coffee is sponsored by The Phil and Terri Schrager Special Needs Program of the Bureau of Jewish Education. For more information, please call Beth Friedman. 334-7539, or Susie Drazen, 334-6445.
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Organizations YES YES 'will meet Monday at the JCC. Exercise, bingo and English all start at 10:30 a.m. The YES choral group will rehearse at 11, and following lunch at noon, they will perform. Popcorn will be served after the show. For transportation, tall 3304272. Reminder: The musical, From Generation to Generation, is Sunday at 2 p.m. at the JCC theater. Tickets are available at the door. WALK-m DROP-IN No program Thursday, due to the trip to WinnaVegas. Meet at the JCC no later than 8:45 a.m. Transportation will depart at 9 a.m. sharp. VISIONS The musical. From Generation to Generation, is Saturday at 8 p.m. at the JCC theater. Tickets are available at the door. The trip to Loess Hills is Tuesday. Meet at the JCC no later than 8:15 a.m. Transportation will depart at 8:30. BREADBREAKERS Chuck Hagel, Republican candidate for Senate, will speak to B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers Wednesday at noon at Highland Country Club, according to Adam Jacobs, chairman for October. Cost is $7.75; the event is open to the community. JEWISH SINGLES Are you interested in getting involved in programs for Jewish singles? A meeting is planned for Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m., at the JCC to discuss forming a group or groups for singles. Particinatinn at Ihifl meeting is very important. The event is co-sponsored by the Omaha Jewish congregations, Young Jewish Omaha of the Jewish Federation and Jewish Family Service,
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by Susie Drazen, Director, Bureau of Jewish Education So could read a want ad for participants in great person! KibbiU, "Kvell and Coffee,* a parents' group that 'Kibbitz, Kvell and Coffee" is a safe haven for will meet for the first time in October. The crite^ parents with similar experiences. They can kibria may seem impossible, but for parents of chil- bitz with other parents who experience this dren with disabilities, they are the everyday unique metamorphosis daily, kvell in their chilpieces of life. They are strong individuals. They dren's triumphs, and listen, cheer and encourage have to be. They have learned to be. each other on. Most of the time, these parents keep their speThe first meeting will be held Wednesday, cial talents hidden from view. They work, drive Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m., at the Jewish Community car pools, cook, clean, and nurture their children. Center. Then, in the blink of an eye, they slam headfirst For more information, call Beth Friedman at into a situation which requires them to transform 334-7539, or Susie Drazen at 334-6445. into SUPERPARENT: the advocate, rescuer, pur*Namt iMed utith pmnmtwian of Special Need* Aeiioily/Retource veyor of peace, shield against evil, and all around Center, Central Agency fitr JewUh Education, Denver, CO.
I. Israel's Foreign Ministry statement, ' (continued firom page 1) on the ground. For Arafat, this means to keep the peace, stop the incitement on the Palestinian side, iand iriake sure that those rifles are used for peaceful means or for the sake of stopping terrorism, not being trained on Israelis. On our side, what it means is moving on those parts of the Oslo accords ithat are left open that we are committed to, and to doit." In the course of the talks, it was decided to establish three subcommittees which will deal with (a) llebron, (b) security issues and (c) economic issues. General Shomron stated, "We intend to work at a ;£aat pace in order to reach an agreement on all of these issues so we ctm continue the peace process." Security remains Israel's primary concern. Foreign Minister David Levy remarked. The peace process will continue because it has no substitute. Israel has not raised various issues in order to drag its feet or not honor its agreements; the basic issue ' for Israel is, rather, its security and the security of its citizens." Israel has taken steps, over the last few days, to ialleviate some of the effects of the closure on the territories. The Kami crossing point is to be reopened in coordination with the Palestinians. [The internal closure which was imposed after the rioting in the territories is being gradutdly relaxed. Israel has resumed importing agricultural products bom the Gaza Strip. All of these measures are being undertaken as part of an ongoing effort to rebuild mutual confidence while we are engaged in negotiations. General Shomron stated: "We began our talks ay after a severe crisis wHich may have darned the basis of the Oslo Agreements and the ace process itself.' That basis is trust and the reeling of partnership (which exists between the 0 sides). We will now have to engage in confilence-building measures in order to renew this at, which is a necessary condition for the process progress.'
Congress' last bill (continued from page 1) lematic." The legislation, for example, would mandate the instant return of any refugee who cannot provide the proper documentation. Jewish activists also objected to a provision they say could adversely affect immigrants because it weakens the ability of employees to sue for discrimination in the hiring process. , Still, those activists said the removal of several key provisions viewed as punitive toward legal immigrants constituted an imporant victory.
The bill also mandates that all relevant U.S. government publications refer to Jerusalem as Israel's capital. One such provision would have denied refugees unemployment compensation. Another could have created additional obstacles for legal immigrants seeking to gain access to government benefits. The bill also includes a compromise on the income level required for sponsorship of a relative seeking to immigrate. "Nobody in the White House, nobody in the Congress and in other groups working on these issues thought we would be able to get the egregious provisions concerning legal immigrants out of the bill," said Diana Aviv, Director of the Council of Jewish Federation's Washington ofTice. Meanwhile the $12 billion foreign aid bill was folded into the massive spending bill passed by Congress. It contains the $3 billion in funds for early dispersal to Israel, $80 million for refugee resettlement and $60 million in anti-terrorism aid to Israel. The legislation also includes a measure that renews U.A. law affording special refugee status to historically persecuted groups in the former Soviet Union.
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You doh't speak Yiddish; you SING by Eunice Denenb^v I enrolled in the Oxford Institute of Yiddish Stiidies hoping for teachers and courses of high quality. No imonth of shmueaa (see schmooze in 'Webster's Dictionary) sessions for me. I wanted to be stimulated, challenged, pushed. Well, no problem; I am definitely stimulated, challenged and pushed! Three classes a day were mandatory, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., each an hour long separated by coffee/tea/biscuit (cookie in American English) breaks, so we wouldn't faint before lunch. During breaks, mail was distributed, plans made and homework compared. Homework, for every class, with grades for those who needed credit included pages of gramjnar, translations and stories to read for beginners and essays, books and research projects for the more advanced. I felt as if I was back at the old 'J,' third floor, the room with the tall windows and beloved 'Mar' Wolfson spinning his mayses (tales). My teachers were terriflc. Enthusiastic and eager, they shared their passion for Yiddish with us, like Miriam Hofbnan. "Tell me with your tone of voice how you feel about what you're saying," she said, "So is it 'Oy, hab Ich geshlaft' (oh, did I sleep) or 'Oy, hab Ich geshlaft,' sarcastically suggesting only your enemies should suffer such sleepless nights!"
'You don't speak Yiddish; you SING Yiddish^" said teacher Miriam Hoffiman to her students. Mrs. Hoffman teaches at Columbia University and wrote 'The Maiden ofLudmir,' which opens in New York this fall. She is also a lecturer and a columnist for the Jewish Forward. She loaded our classes with idioms, those delicious expressions like lang vie der galas (boring), maladietz (a superwoman who makes a seder from scratch then puts her quintuplets to bed with a 'story) or er zingt vie a Schneider un knait vie a chazzan (he sings like a tailor and sews like a cantor; in other words, useless). Another favorite teacher was Dafna Clifford, PhD, British-bom and bred, who teaches Eastern I European Lit and Modem Languages at Oxford. Her translations gave new meaning to hcxk a chinick (natter on) and broyges (jolly cross)! Language and grammar with Prof Clifford was not 'only provocative, it was downright funny. I burst out laughing when she called on me, 'Shall we have another go, Yoninah, and bash out another sentence?" I Our educators treated us and the material seriously, but it was comforting to realize that they were haymish (homey) folk. During a discussion of ahtetl (village) life under Stalin, in mitten derinnen (all of a sudden) came a sneeze from the back row and from the teacher came 'Tzu Gesundf The staff included Dovid Katz, expatriate from New York, who is currently chronicling the lives of the elderly Jews of Belarus; Israeli Dov-Ber Kerler and Australian Chayele Beer taught advanced elasses, as did Gennady Estraikh, director of the Institute. He left Moscow in 1991 and completed his doctorate at Oxford. We were taught the Litvish pronunciation, so it's not sheet (synagogue), but shut; not hime (home) but haym. Those who spoke Polish or Ukrainian Yiddish were encouraged to retain their dialects. Oxford was a gem of a town and I walked around smiling at the huge baskets of purple flowers, the gargoyles leering down from college walls, at bicyclists in business suits and purple-haired back'packers. There were always concerts, tours, bookfairs, plays, films, boat races and wonderful restaurants. Sleeping was not on the schedule. ' I met people whose stories were movie material. Batia, a painter, commuted from her Knlghtsbridge home, built in the 1850B and once owned by Hugh Hefner ot Playboy fame. During World War II, her parents, realizing the Nazi siege ,of Leoingrad was imminent, sent her with a family fleeinc to Tashkent For throe yean, following the
Allied victory, she and her brother shuffled along the refugee camp route to Palestine; she was ^i^ when she arrived in Jerusalem to live her with bubbe and zayde (grandmother and grandfather). At 18, with a scholarship to art school, she took off for London, where she eventually married and raised a family. She told me that the older she gets the more she needs to come to terms with her past; her husband helped by encouraging her to study Russian and now Yiddish. One night at a cafe, a group of us were trying to understand our excitement over this Oxford adventure. Was it the stimulating teachers? llie interesting people we met? The novelty of being in England? The joy of studying Yiddish in a creative atmosphere? We decided it was all of the above and we agreed on one thing: for a short time it was exciting to be on our own, to have no one to look after, no spouse, no kids, no dog. My friend Berel put it into perspective. His wife went to see the grandchildren; he came to Oxford. "And," he gloated, "I can wear anything I want. See these yellow pants? My wife hates these pants. Here,' I can wear them everydayr Three times a week, we had Yiddish folksong with Shira Lipovsky. She collecte and performs Yiddish songs; her first CD will be released next year. Her voice was lovely, but it was her sensitive interpretations which inspired us. Why do even happy Jewish songs seem to make me cry? ' And each week, we ei^joyed a Yiddish film, subtitled in English. Greeneh Felder (Green Fields) starred a teenage Herschel Bemardi and Yidl Mitn Fidl (Little Jew with a Fiddle), a lively Molly Picon. We were entertained by Yiddish theater personality Bernard Mendelovitch, a courtly dapper fellow. In A Chasane in a Klayn Shtetel (Wedding in a Small Village) by Markovich, his portrayal was especially moving and funny. Statement of Ownership Management and Circulation 2. PaUNaUM No.nM-B 3. FtkH nil*: »-mc
Auoiuci privileged meeting took place with Michael Sherboume, a friend and colleague of Omaha's Shirley Goldstein. He and I drank capuccino in Leiceister Square while he told me stories about the Soviet Jewry movement Is there a renaissance in Yiddish, the language without borders, with no roots in politics, with almost no words for weapons? Prof. Hoffman wrote that an unprecedented 32 freshman registered for her Yiddish class at Columbia University. Here and overseas, there are Yiddish seminars and weekend study sessions. And this year's Klutznick Symposium is devoted to Yiddish. Perhaps LB. Singer's acceptance speech at the Nobel Prize ceremonies said it best, "Tfiddish has not yet said its last word. It is a language of martyrs and holy people, of dreamers and mysticism rich in humor and memory, that must not be forgotten,..Yiddish is the wise and humble language of us all, the idiom of a frightened and hopeful humanity." For more information about the Oxford Institute for Yiddish Studies, write to: Golden Cross Court, 4 Cornmarket, Oxford, OXlSgX, England; or FAX: 011-44I-865-798-987.
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by Suzanne Belling by Art Klawans, Koah«r Food Dist. Aaaoc. JOHANNESBURG (JTA) - In two mtgor t)ilot Menachem Lubinaky of Integrated'Marketing projects to empower the black comipunity of South CommunicationB, Inc., told the annual gathering of Africa, Israeli experts are helping to introduce the the Kosher Food Distributors Association in moshav system into farming areas outside Baltimore recently that kosher food is one of the Johannesburg and Pretoria. few growth industries in grocery retailing. The projects involve a partnership that includes According to Mr. Lubinsky, 'the sales of kosher certified foods now stands at $3S billion dollars per million to repairing the synagogue, construction of the Israeli government, Ben-Gurion University of year and is expected to hit $40 billion in sales in which began in 1854 and was completed in 1859. the Negev, two South African agricultural training centers and the local Jewish community. > the year 2000. There are now 35,000 packaged food The Jewish community in Hungary and abroad is Both projects will be modeled on the Israeli items carrying kosher certification, and this will contributing some $2 million toward the renova- moshav system, which combines some of the feagrow to 50,000 in four years.' tions, expected to be completed next year. tures of cooperative and private fanning, and will Among the estimated 7,000 people attending rein- involve 500 farmers in the training programs. , Largest synagogue in Europe auguration was Rep. Tom Lantos (D-Calif.), a Bertie Lubner, president of the S. A. Associates reopens iri Hungarian capital Budapest native. The only Holocaust survivor elect- of Ben-Gurion University, said, "South Africa's by Agnes Bohm ed to Congress, he became a Bar Mitzvah in the Jewish community has resolved to be an integral BUDAPEST (JTA)—A former Israeli prime rain- synagogue in 1941. He was one of the thousands part of the country's rainbow nation ~ not only with words, but also with deeds." ier, the president of Hungary and a host of for- Hungarian Jews rescued by Wallenberg's efforts. eign dignitaries joined thousands of Jews here last month for the reopening of Europe's largest synaIsraeli women concerned about drop in Knesset seats gogue. by Michele Chabin "This is the symbol of the rebirth of Hungarian JERUSALEM (JTA) -- Although several interest were many, to pursue common goals." Jewry," said Peter Feldmayer, president of groups, from immigrants to settlers, gained considAccording to Sachs, "they brought to public attenHungary's 80,000-member Jewish community. erable ground in Israel's recent national elections, tion the problems of older women, of gay women The reopening of the Dohany Street Synagogue one large and potentially powerful group--the and of agunot, women unable to get a divorce from came days before another reinauguration— country's women-experienced a setback. their husbands. They also got the public to think Bulgaria's Sofia Synagogue, the largest in the counInstead of improving on the 12 seats they held in about domestic violence and discrimination against try and one of Europe's most ornate. The 137-year- the previous Knesset, women filled only nine par- women in the army. old Dohany Street Synagogue is also renowned for liamentary slots after the May 29 election, which "They amended the law against domestic vioits architectural beauty. The impressive Moorish- brought Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to lence, as well as the Equal Pay for Equal or style building with its two high towers is one of power. As a result, say women's groups and Comparable Work Law, and Israeli women are Budapest's landmarks. Knesset members, it will almost certainly be more already reaping the benefits," says Sachs. Former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir, difficult to pass women's rights legislation. At least some female Knesset members fear that who conveyed the greetings of Israeli Prime Knesset member Naomi Chazan of the secularist under the new government;'women's issues will no Minister Benjamin l|vletanyahu, spoke of "this mag- Meretz Party, said, "Our numbers just dropped 25 longer get a fair hearing. While all agree that their nificent building, which could tell stories of so percent, and it has to have an impact." decreased numbers will limit their power, those in much tears, fear and sorrow." By all accounts, the dozen women who served in the opposition also anticipate resistance from the Of Hungary's prewar Jewish community of the previous Knesset accomplished a great deal, Knesset's religious parties, which increased their 800,000, some 600,000 perished in the Holocaust. though they had accounted for just one-tenth of the representation to 23 seats from 16. The Jewish ghetto was built around the Dohany Knesset's 120 members. Marsha Roth, co-founder of the fund-raising Street Synagogue during World War II. It will be hard to match their accomplishments organization Women for Women in Politics, says, The synagogue, which served as a wartime shel- during this term," Leslie Sachs, Director of the "Traditionally, there has always been a problem of ter for thousands of Jews, was hit by 27 bombs. Israel Women's Network, noted. One of the great- women's representation in the government because After the war, a mass grave with more than 2,000 est achievements was creating the Committee on many candidates were, and still are, culled from Jewish victims was found in the synagogue's court- the Status of Women, a cross-party committee that military ranks, where women rarely achieve promiyard. put women's issues on the national agenda." nence. Men have been groomed as candidates by The synagogue, which seats about 3,000, reqiiired Sachs credits the female parliamentarians for other men, and women have had a hard time some $10 million in restorations because of its age. "putting aside their political differences, and there breaking into the old boys' network." The Hungarian government contributed about $8
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Rose M. and Saul Z. Davis stand atop the Haas Promenade overlooking Jerusalem. by Saul Davis. This was our third trip to Israel, but our first UJA mission. Thirty-nine Omahans spendng ten days together became friends. Our first day was in the beautiful city of Haifa. It's one of the main industrial sites of Israel. We were all so tired from the plane trip, but no one went to bed; we had to get out and walk around! Our visit to Yad Vashem was very emotional. Walking through Yad La Yeled, dedicated to the one-and-a-half million children who perished in the Holocaust, brought tears to us all, We saw the amazing electrified fence on the Lebanese border and heard from Mike Ginsburg at Kibbutz Misgav Am. We saw a former Syrian bunker during our rough jeep ride in the Golan Heights and we even saw a few gazelles. Our drive to Jerusalem, via the Jordan rift valley, brought us to a beautiful view of the city of King David. But, the most special feeling came when we met the Omaha teens of ARTZA at the Kabbalat Shabbat service at the Western Wall, led by Cantor Berkovits. We watched as the city came to a complete halt and truly became a day of rest.
by Joan Kaiman I came home from my third mission to Israel feeling different. On my first two, I was a participant; this time, I wore a different hat, of a Mission Co-chainnai). I was a little nervous and I didn't know quite what my job description would be. I decided that I would do the best I could. We left from Omalia, some friends I had known since I came to Omaha in 1952 and some people I only knew by name. Some were special fiiends to whom I had said, "Please see Israel while you can; don't wait 'til it's too late." Those were the one^ whose faces I watched throughout the trip. Our journey, ten days of special memories, travelling on a bus together, singing, crying, laughing, even sweating, became a journey of friendship. I made sure I drank water to keep me from getting dehydrated and watched that no one got lost or left behind. We saw more of Israel in 10 days than many see in a month. We rode from Haifa to Jerusalem with mahy stops in between. The most special moment came at Shabbat dinner in Jerusalem when we were joined by the young people of ARTZA. What a sight they were the girls all bedecked in their new Israeli jewehy, and even the boys, some with pierced ears, all with smiles and full of excitement over their experiences of their four-week trip. As I looked around, at Rabbi Aryeh Azriel and his family. Cantor Emil and Lily Berkovits, our young people mingled at every table, I thought, "This is truly incredible. Here I am in Jerusalem, having Shabbat dinner with more than 100 people from Omaha!" When I am out of town, many people ask where I'm from. Since our rity is small, many times I'm asked, '^Are there any Jews in Omaha?" Now, I'll be able to answer, 'Tfou bet!" Yes we have Jews in Omaha, 6000 of them. By the end of our mission, I understood my job description: to keep telling people here how lucky we are to be part of our Jewish community with a Federation that cannot be surpassed by any other; to support our community and to make time to see Israel and better understand our heritage. I'll keep going back, to make sure people drink the water, don't get lost or left behind. Most important, I'll watch the faces of those who go for the first time, so I can say, "I know how you feel."
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Campaign dollars at work 1997 UJA/Federatlon Campaign focuses on people by Pam Monaky, Federation Gommiinicatiom Director liana' immigTated from RuBsia to who are helped by donations to the the United States with her parents Federation each year. From the lives two years a^. The young, vibrant, of school children in Omaha, Israel educated woman turned to Jewish and the former Soviet Union to the family Service for hel{^ with every- lives of the elderly here and abroad, tiuag firvm finding a job to taking no gift touches more lives than tl gift fiiiglish aa a Second Language to the 1997 UJA/Kederation classes and connecting to the Campaign. Jewish cominunity. She has spent Campaign donors are just as varied the last two years in the warm as the beneficial-ies--food bank embrace of the Jewish community. cUents who send $18 a year because Twelve-year-old Igor will neyer they know the Talmudic requireforget the day two years ago when, ments for all Jews to give tzedakah, on his way home from a neighbor- even if they are also recipients-hood f(fotball game in Moldova, he young people experiencing the first was hit by a stray bullet from a taste of business success whose parstreet gang fight. ents taught them the Jewish tradiThis March, the Jewish Agency tion of tithing--retired clerks and air lifited Igor and his parents to business executives who want to see Israel along with a group of other their money do good work now and Jewish families. They have spent after they leave this world. the last seven months within the More than 2,400 do'nors concaring security of the Jewish com- tributed a total of $2.8 million to the munity. 1996 Campaign. They are the backThese stories were made possible bone of the Jewish Federation and through gifts to the UJA/ the reason Omaha can boast one of Federation Campaign. liana and the best Jewish communities in the Igor are only two of the millions country.
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by Elyce Azriel Making the decision of where to go gations Regional. Biennial, Rabbi to college represents a great step Gary P. Zola will lead a workshop for toward adulthood. A m^'or part of all Jewish high school students. that choice might well be the kind of National Dean of Admissions, Jewish involvement and identity a Student Affairs and Alumni student wishes to have in college. Relations for Hebrew Union CollegeAway from pau-ents, perhaps for the Jewish Institute of Religion, Rabbi first time, a student's religious par- Zola will explore: "Why should I conticipation in college becomes a mat- nect Jewishly in college?" "Does it ter of personal choice. So, one must matter where I apply?" "Is having choose wisely when selecting a school Jewish friends important?" "Why are and stay open to the opportunities my parents on my case about a available for Jewish students on col- Jewish connection?" And, "Now that lege campuses. I've been accepted, why worry about Whether a student is Reform, the Jewish 'stuff?" Conservative, Reconstructionist or Co-sponsored by Temple Israel's Orthodox, Judaism affects the man- High School and OTYG, this proner in which the student lives and gram is free and open to all 9-12 must be considered when searching grade students, from 4:45-6:30 p.m. out that perfect college match. on Friday, Oct. 18, at the temple. As part of the Midwest Council, For more information or to RSVP, Union of American Hebrew Congre- call Temple Israel at 556-6536.
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the Israel Religious Action Center, the social action arm of the Reform movement in Israel. He is frequently quoted in national and international newspapers and other media. Rabbi Regev will be the featured speaker at the Shabbat luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 12:15 p.m., at the Marriott Rabbi Zola, who will give a workshop just for teens on Friday afternoon, is a specialist in educational camping and youth programming. He will speak at Friday night services at Temple Israel at 8:15 p.m. Call the Temple orice, 656-6536, for meal and seasion prices for local participants. A complete schedule is available fh>m the oSlee.
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Temple Israel hosts Regional Biennial Drawing delegates from 11 Midwest states, the 25th Regional Biennial of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations will take place Friday, Oct. 18, through Sunday, Oct. 20, in Omaha. Rabbi Kric Yoffie, recently instiled as President of the UAHC, will be the featured speaker on Saturday night at the Marriott Hotel. This will be his first appearance in Omaha and first at a biennial conference. Workshops, lectures, a book fair and Torah study will take place throughout the conference. In addition to Rabbi YofTie, Rabbi Uri Regev and Rabbi Gary P. Zola will speak. Rabbi Regev, a childhood friend of Rabbi Aryeh Azriel, it the Director of
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