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Beth El dedicates new wing with original musical In response to an announcement by the Union of Orthodox Rabbis of the United States and Canada (UOR) that "Reform and Conservative are not Judaism," the rabbinical leaders of Omaha's congregations issued their own denouncements, along with one from the Federation. "The statement by a group of Orthodox rabbis, as seen in the Los Angeles Times is, unfortunately, nothing new," said Rabbi Paul Drazen, of the Conservative Beth El Synagogue. "It is neither newsjnor newsworthy to read of the dismissal of non-orthodox-Jews by segments of. the Orthodox world. That there are those who wish us ill should come asno surprise, sad as that is. The Conservative Movement, and Beth El, will continue to work towards cooperation and unity among Jews," Rabbi Drazen emphasized, "We hope others will do so as well.". • The announcement by the Union, also known as the Agudath HaRabonim, was in advance of a statement to be issued on Monday declaring, "in their opinion, the theology of the Conservative and Reform movements do not represent the truth of Judaism." Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Ginsberg, executive Vice-president of the organization told Rabbi Howard Kutner, spiritual leader of Beth Israel that they "never said Jews who belong to (those) movements are not Jewish." But Rabbi Kutner, who belongs to the more moderate Rabbinical Council of America
Peace process and politics are topics for Israel Bonds Chaim Shacham, Midwest Deputy Counsel General for Israel, will speak on the current situation in Israel at a reception Thursday, April 3, 4 p.m. The event is being hosted at the offices of Marks, Clare and Richards, 11605 Miracle Hills Dr. Shacham will share his insights and explore the implications of the Peace Process for now and for the future. "I am excited to be involved with this event which will provide firsthand information from Israel," said Truman Clare, who is hosting the event. His co-host, Yale Richards, added, "Mr. Shacham has been involved in many aspects of the delicate and often difficult negotiations, which should make for an exciting _afternoon." Shacham, a native of Chicago, made aliyah in 1978 following high . school. He served as an officer in the Israel Defense Force. As a member of the Israeli (Continued on page 15)
(RCA), issued his own response, stating, "I join together with the RCA and the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (of which" Beth Israel Synagogue is a member) jn condemning this statement as being harmful and deepening the rift between our movements. It does not represent the sentiments of mainstream orthodoxy. "We need to put this episode behind us," added Rabbi Kutner, "and not let irresponsible declarations of a minority within the Orthodox Rabbinate to further divide us or cause friction." The RCA went further in repudiating the divisive pronouncements, saying./We consider (this) particularly painful in light of the current dangers facing the Jews of Israel which cry out for Jewish unity even in diversity. Despite divisions on core theological issues, they are'stiil to be considered disagreements within the family.' : • "We must never lose sight of our unity as Jews. To recklessly emphasize the issues that divide and thus delegitimatize large numbers of Jews harms the efforts of all who seek resolution to the difficult issues facing world Jewry," the RCA continuned. Considered by mainstream Jewry to be a small, ultra-Orthodox association, the UOR does not represent any congregation in Nebraska. Howard Bloom, Executive Director of the Jewish Federation, noted that "the role of all Federations is to encourage Jews, regardless of politics or thec(Continued on page 8)
. by Jill Belmont Drive by Beth El Synagogue, on Sunday, April 13, and hear the sounds of singing from some 150 congregants. That evening, the synagogue's new addition, the H. Lee and Carol Gendler Family Center will be formally dedicated with a musical celebration at 7 p.m. "Beth El in all its Glory" promises to be an entertaining and unique production, according to the show's director, Joanie Jacobson. "This is a wonderful way to dedicate this facility," she said, "The entire congregation can come together, celebrate and feel the same sense of' accomplishment and pride." •'•."'..'. Adding that the effort put in by so many people; is "truly the work of community," Jacobson stated that, "Rabbi-(Harold) Kushner has said that there is strength in collective prayer; well, here we have the strength of collective energy. "There is a spirit people have brought to rehearsals - they're ready to sing and dance, ready, to help the next guy out - there is such a sense of joy involved in this production," she noted. In addition to performers and crew, Jacobson expressed her gratitude to the following people for their "invaluable work and creativity, " Beth Friedman, production assistant; Lisa Epstein, set designer; Cheryl Lerner, choreographer; Carole Greenberg, costumes and propr coordinator, Chuck Pennington, musical director and arranger; and (Continued on page 15)
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at H/laimonides and Cardozo-event by Pam Monsky, Federation Communications Director The father of Alisa Flatow, an American student killed in last April's bus bombings in Israel, will be the featured speaker at the Maimonides and Cardozo Societies' event on May 21 at the Westin Aquila Court. Stephen Flatow, an attorney, is the father of five, whose daughter Gail recently returned from studying in Israel. He also has a third daughter presently living there.
Stephen M. Flatow His message is one of unity of the Jewish people, of Jewish identity and continuity and support for the Israel experience. While in Omaha, Flatow will discuss the difficult decision he and his wife made to donate Alisa's organs. He will also relate the legal and ethical issues surrounding that decision. The Maimonides and Cardozo Societies are affinity groups, sponsored by the Jewish Federation, for Jewish doctors and attorneys and provides educational, professional
and social programming for its members. Chairpeople for the event are Cheryl Cooper and Shari Langnas for Maimonides and Stephanie Grossman and Phyllis Zabin for Cardozo. Maimonides steering committee members are Ron Cooper, Chairman; Harris Frankel, David- Hoffman, Alan Langnas, Michael Levine, Harold Maurer, Joel Schlessinger, Gerald Simons and Eugene 'Speedy' Zweiback." . The Cardozo steering committee includes: Sara Juster and Harold Zabin, co-chairs; Truman Clare, Bob Freeman, Suzanna Glover-Ettrich, Barry Grossmanm Robert Lepp, Deborah Pred, Kevin Saltzman and David Weill. .: "We are pleased to be able to provide a speaker of Mr. Flatow's caliber to the members of Maimonides and Cardozo," said Howard Bloom, Federation Executive Director. "This will indeed be a memorable evening." Maimonides and Cardozo have featured such speakers as Dr. Robert Gale, an American doctor who flew to Chernobyl immediately after their nuclear meltdown to assist the rescue efforts. In addition, the groups provide their members with information about health and legal issues in Israel and those related to the Jewish community, like organ transplants and genetic diseases common to Jews.' For more information about the event or membership in either of the two Societies, please contact Sue Finkle, Federation Staff Associate at 334-6428.
Under this bunch of balloons (or are they grapes?) is Chelsea Taxman, daughter of Jeff and Sherri Taxman, celebrating Purim at Temple Israel. For more holiday photos, turn to pages 12 and 13.
Temple announces Cantors' Concert Cantor-in-residence, Faith Steinsnyder Gurney, and her fiancee, Cantor David Perper, will join with Hazzan Erik F. Contzius in a concert at Temple Israel on Sunday, April 13 at 7 p.m. Cantor Gurney is the first woman appointed to teach hazzdriut (traditional cantorial style and repetoire) by the Jewish Institute of Religion's School of Sacred. Music in New York. She has served congregations iri the Northeast and currently officiates at Beth Shalom in Taylorsville, MD. : Cantor Perper began his career while attending Montgomery Community College. His search for spirituality led him to Hebrew Union College where he was invested as a cantor in 1996. . Tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for children under age 12 and may be purchased in advance by calling Temple Israel, 556-6536. TicketB are also available at the door.
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Editor's Note: Rabbi Myer S. Kripke was ill at press time and unable to submit his weekly column for 'Sparks from The Word.' However, he did grant permission to Robert Wolfson, Executive Director of the ADL/CRC and a personal friend of the Krip'kes,'to w*ite a replacement column. Thfe-JetcJ8ft Press wishes Rabbi Kripke a speedy recovery:' ' " •' •'• ' • Pay attention to the Hanlans 'of todfiy!Be aware of those who would!try toiiurt' our'community whether by the attempted rebirth of Nazism or advocating changes in the nature of the relationships between state and religion. But we must never look to only the negative as our model for Jewish life. We seek positive, life affirming Jewishness. Examples of people for us to learn from are in our community, spreading an uplifting Jewish identity. These positive people, teaching us to "Choose life," will help us walk into the future. One doesn't elect themselves to be a positive person, a role model or a teacher. Rabbi Myer Kripke and his bride, Dorothy, have, through words and deeds, guided us with consistent love and devotion to our tradition. They have been positive people, role models and teachers. They have taught primarily through words. Rabbi and Mrs. Kripke have contributed their beautifully crafted and thoughtful words now appreciated by generations. But words alone reveal only a small part of their -work. Rabbi Kripke has cared for and stood by his beloved wife, Dorothy. And it is with selflessness that they have stepped forward to make a lasting gift to the future of Jewish scholarship by funding the restoration of the library tower at the Jewish Theological Seminary. Omaha has been the beneficiaries of these gifts and more from the Kripkes. I think of my generation and many like me who learned from them both, privileged to have been influenced by their teaching and their thoughts. • j_-. • Join mein-sayingTodalnRabah^maay thanks to you both. Thank you for being positive people. Thank you for being our role models. Thank you for being our teachers. Many thanks for helping us "Choose life." Thank you for helping us walk into the future.
JULIUS COHN Services for Julius Cohn will be held Sunday at Temple Israel at 2 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn; daughters and sons-in-law, Jo' and Robert Sawyer of Wilmette, IL; Doe. and Henry Florsheim of Houston; and Betsy and Gareth Morris of Chicago; •^.grandchildren: Adam, Noah and Sarina Sawyer, •Madelyn Morris, and Alexander and Sydney Florsheim. Memorials to charity of your choice. MAX FRIEDMAN Services for Max Friedman, 75, of Council Bluffs were held March 21 at Hillcrest Cemetery. Rabbi Debbie Stiel officiated. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Doris; Survivors include his wife, June, and son, Eric, both of Council Bluffs. ' MORRIS STALMASTER Services for Morris Stalmaster were held Monday, March 24, at Beth El Cemetery. He died March 23 at the age of 87. He was preceded in death by his wife,- Zelda. Survivors include many nieces and nephews. Memorials to the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. ETHEL KRIEGER Services for Ethel Krieger were held in Tampa, FL. She died March 24 at the age of 79. She was preceded in death by her husband, David. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in law, Stanley and Angela Krieger of Omaha and Ernest and Robin Krieger of Newton, MA; a daughter and son-in-law, Judith and James Bennett of Arlington, MA; a sister, Florence Rosenberg, and a brother, Paul Haimavitz, both of Tampa; grandchildren, Stephanie Krieger, Sarah Krieger, Rachel Krieger, Jessica Krieger, Carrie Krieger, David Krieger and Rachel Bennett.' "' " "j ' ' Memorials to Temple Israel or the Rose Blumkin JewisnHome. • ' •-'•')
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Pre-Passoyef pizza party planned National Conference of Synagogue Youth (NCSY) will again sponsor a pizza dinner at the Jewi: n Community Center Sunday evening, April 20, the night before Passover begins. Bagel Bin's pizza will be served from 5 .o 6:30 p.m. in room 10. Orders for cheese pizza, $15, or vegetarian pizza, $18, must be placed by April 13. Soft drinks, at $.50 per can, will be available 1 y ordering, as well. Orders can be placed by calling Lynne Saltzn. , 333-9778! ' "" - •--• • '
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Who needs enemies? It's a sad day, indeed, when a group of men, calling themselves rabbis, can declare the affiliation of nearly 90% of American Jews "not Judaism." It's even sadder when Omaha's daily newspaper shouts a headline on its front page that says 'Orthodox rabbis say many Jews aren't Jewish.' The headline was misleading even if the minority group of rabbis did, once again, call Reform and Conservative Judaism 'not authentic' It has been repeated often that the Temple was destroyed because of sinat hinam, baseless hatred. There can be no more vivid example than a state. ment like this latest one from this fringe group who speak for no one but themselves. Luckily for us in Omaha, the rabbis in our midst have proclaimed their unity and repudiated the statement. In addition, the Federation issued its own statement. In Omaha, at least, community life will continue in harmony. The rest of the American Jewish community would do well to look at Omaha as a role model.
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Girls who studied philosophy of tolerance cut down in youth by Evelyn Blachor, MetroWest Jewish
by Harry Allen
Once again, the newspapers had the black banner headlines and the pictures of the victims. Two weeks ago it was seven school girls killed by a deranged Jordanian soldier as they were visiting a small island in the Jordan River on a school outing. (Last week, it was a suicide bomb attack carried out by a crazed Hamas militant in a Tel Aviv cafe. That one killed three young women and injured 29 others.) Naharayim is a popular picnic spot located in Jordan, but the peace treaty with Israel makes it freely accessible to both Israelis and Jordanians. Yet, despite the madness, or perhaps because of it, the humanity of individuals somehow seem to survive. Such is the case with King Hussein of Jordan. Politically we may disagree with him on many issues and it is not easy to overlook his stand during the Gulf War, as well as his attacks on the nascent state of Israel in 1948 and again in 1967. Yet for all of that, neither can we forget his emotion-laden tribute to Yitzhak Rabin at his funeral and we will today all remember his personal condolence calls to the families of the girls killed by one of his soldiers. The jaded among us will term the visit a public relations gimmick. I prefer to think of it otherwise, as a sincere gesture by a person deeply troubled by the turn of events in this part of the world. During his visit, which started with ail official welcome at Ben Gurion airport, the king called on the families at Bet Shemesh and spoke at a memorial service a t the school. Following the Bet Shemesh visit, the schedule had called for a visit to Ezer Weizmann at Hadassah Hospital, where the president is recuperating from a hip injury which occurred when he visited one of the wounded girls. In all of this, as we lurch from crisis to crisis the opening of the Western Wall tunnel, Har Homa, the killings at Naharayim, the suicide bomb attack, the behavior of Arafat, the riots in Hebron, the mistakes of Netanyahu-one must take heart that decency does prevail in the end. Despite all that has happened to the Jewish people and to Isirael, we have in this tiny corner of the world built a new nation to which a king of a* longtime adversary has come to make a shiva call to families grieving for children taken from them by one of his soldiers. "There is hope for thy future," sayeth the Lord.
We mourn the senseless loss of the seven young girls - eighth graders from the AMIT Fuerst High School ~ who were on a field trip to visit Naharayim, ironically called, by Jordanians and Israelis alike, the Island of Peace. How tragic that students from a school whose curriculum focuses on tolerance and understanding would be the victims of such an attack. They, like the students in all 34 AMIT schools throughout Israel, had been taught to resolve conflict through dialogue and debate. AMIT is a microcosm of Israeli society. It is a rich tapestry of Jewish culture and heritage weaving together youngsters of diverse backgrounds. In the aftermath of the assassination of former Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin, AMIT developed and implemented a curriculum on tolerance and unity drawn from our most precious Judaic sources. Today we encounter a new generation of children: youngsters from Ethiopia, struggling to preserve an ancient religious tradition while adjusting to Western culture; children named Vladimir or Yuri or Elena, advanced in the secular aspects of life, yet beginners in Judaism; bearded kollelniks with tzitzit on display; technologia students with knitted kipot. The news of Naharayim hit us on the eve of what was to have been the gala launching of our AMIT Kfar Batya re-dedication campaign, honoring the 50th anniversary of our flagship youth village in Israel. Instead of celebrating with our many friends and AMIT members'who had come to support us, we cried together in disbelief. We conducted a memorial event prefaced by the lighting of yahrzeit candles in memory of the seven murdered girls and the announcement of an emergency campaign to assist the victims' families and establish a memorial scholarship fund. The children who were cut down in the prime of their innocent, young lives were the essence of the
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AMIT philosophy of tolerance. They were from Ashkenazi, Sephardi, immigrant and native-born families. They learned tolerance and, by their example, they taught tolerance. Their stories tell all: i Natali Alkalai, 13 years old. Her father had been crippled in a work accident. She was the pillar of the family. Shin Badayev, 13 years old. She was the first girl hit when the shooting began. She came to Israel from Uzbekistan five years ago. Karen Cohen, 13 years old. She really wanted to go on the class trip, but her parents didn't have enough money. Her grandmother paid for her. Nirit Cohen, 13 years old. The third tragedy in the family. Her uncle was killed in the Bus 18 terrorist attack. Another uncle was'killed in Lebanon. Sivan Patichi, 13 years old. Her cousin dreamed that Sivan left for a class trip and was shot and killed. She didn't want to go on the class trip, but was convinced to go. Adi Malka, 12 years old. She dedicated her life to caring for her parents, who are deaf and mute; she was their voice and ears. She also cared for her 11year-old twin brothers. Ya'ala Meiri, 12 years old. She was buried next to herfather, who died when she was one year old. In the name of the tolerance that AMIT holds so dear, we pray that these seven girls will be the final martyrs in the cause of peace. We appreciate King Hussein's humanitarian gesture in personally conveying sympathy to the bereaved families. We are grateful to the American Jewish community for its demonstration of unity at this most trying time in our history. AMIT never intended to be central to the hard issues of Middle East politics. We just wanted to ensure that the 400,000 children in Israel who live at or below the poverty line have viable options. We are all praying for peace. ; Evelyn Blachor is AMIT national president.
Letter to the Editor To the Editor: The display of the Ten Commandments may not be justified if any other religious expression would be mentioned in public buildings and the courts. But, since we hear expressions like, "So help me God" when taking oaths on the Bible, it would seem unjust to exempt the Ten Commandments
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A couple of months ago, few outside of Jerusalem ever heard of Har Homa. Today, it seems as if it ig better known than Oklahoma. Everyone .from the president of the United States to the president of Egypt, not to mention the Pope, seems to have an opinion about the advisability of placing a housing project on a barren hillside in Eastern Jerusalem. Less than two months after earning praise for withdrawing from Hebron, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is back in the doghouse of world public opinion. Once the master of media spin, the prime minister has learned something important. It doesn't matter how much Israel gives up or how. nicely it puts forward its message. The moment the concessions stop, the abuse begins. As with other supposedly "provocative* steps, Israel's critics say it is the "timing" of the Har Homa building that is so bad. But the fact is, any step which asserts Israel's sovereignty over the city is always going to be considered bad timing. The myth that Israel could surrender all or most of the administered territories without inviting similar concessions in Jerusalem is alive in the hearts of some Israelis and American Jews but it is a myth nonetheless. The same principles apply to portions of the city in which more Arabs than Jews live as they do to parts of Judea and Samaria. ThuSj projects for building new neighborhoods in the city for Jews to live in are decried as "illegal settlements" that at best "builds mistrust" in Clinton's words, and at worst, are an excuse for violence, as the aides of Yasser Arafat have suggested. The fact is, in the eyes of much of the world, the Jews of Jerusalem are just as much "settlers" as the despised Jewish inhabitants of the territories. Indeed, European and U.N. officials have joined Arafat in condemning the building at Har Homa as part of the "Judaization" of Jerusalem. The startling concept that Jews don't have the right to build in their own capital has been accepted by even the closest of Israel's allies, despite the American veto of the latest Israeli-bashing resolution at the United Nations Security Council. Netanyahu's tactical moves of a major concessions one week, followed by a small assertion of Israeli rights to build in Jerusalem and the territories the next, have earned him little credit abroad and done even less to solidify Israel's position. Reportedly, his intention is to keep approximately fifty percent of Judea and Samaria and all of Jerusalem when the dust from the final status * talks settles, but given his weakness in negotiations recently, it looks as if Arafat will get the lion's share of the territories. But, in the meantime, confusion reigns about his intentions. This allows his opponents in the negotiating process to paint him as intransigent, even though he continues to observe the Oslo Accords, even agreeing to had over even more territory (9%). Yet, the Palestinian Authority was successfully able to portray this concession as yet another form of intransigence since they wanted 30 percent now! With the aid of President Mubarak of Egypt whose drumbeat of anti-Israel and anti-Bibi rhetoric has become a major obstacle to peace, and King Hussein of Jordan, whose letter to Netanyahu denouncing him for Har Homa had the air of a jilted high school sweetheart, Arafat has put Netanyahu on the defensive and kept him there. But despite Israel's difficult position, American Jews are largely complacent about the future of
Temple Israel of Omaha is looking for a talented, capable and dedicated adult to lead youth group activities for fifth graders through high school seniors. We are looking for someone'with youth experience who loves teenagers and works well with them. The' right person will: • have a strong commitment to Judaism » be highly motivated • be able to energize teens and help them plan and carry out programs. Position begins In May. Number of hours will vary week to week. Applicant must be able to accompany teens oh three or four out-of-town conclaves a year.
Har Homa hardbaBB by Jonathan S. Tobin Connecticut Jewish Ledger Jerusalem. They need to understand that serious pressure on Israel to give in on the city's unity and .sovereignty are not hypothetical scenarios but hard, cold reality. The attitude of most Jewish organizations and activists is that the problem is all Netanyahu's fault.-Yet, bis mistakes notwithstanding; the world-consensus in favor of making Israel "share" Jerusalem :pre-d"ates his election. Are American Jews prepared to back up Israel's government (whatever'Netanyahu's problems and unpopularity) on this issue or will they send a notso-subtle signal to President Clinton that he is free to do and say what he likes on this issue without substantial protest. It is imperative that American Jewish groups start letting Washington know that further chipping away at Israel's position on Jerusalem is unacceptable. A failure to speak out sooner rather than later will be costly. AC-SPAN moment There are those who decry the proliferation of options for diverting Americans. Who can keep track of all the news and talk networks available on television (nearly a. hundred channels but still littletowatch) as well as that babbling sea of information and nonsense that is the Internet. But amid the deluge are a few jewels. One of them is the C-SPAN network that provides Americans with direct access to live events in Washington such as the proceedings of Congress and broadcasts them unaltered free of commentary or editing. And it waBonly via the uncensored lens of C-SPAN that Americans were treated to a rare moment of candor from a White House guest.
During one of Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat's press conferences, a reporter for Israel TV asked since he was talking about Israel's supposed violations of the Oslo Accords, when he would produce a new version-of the Palestinian Covenant. Arafat pledged in the Accords to have the Covenant, which' calls for the destruction of Israel and the deportation of most of its Jews, revoked. He has pledged to do so, three different times in separate peace agreements, but never has. Arafat's answer to the reporter was that he would make good on his promise when Israel adopted a written constitution. Israel, like other parliamentary democracies, has no written constitution, nor any plans to adopt one in the foreseeable future. In other words, his answer was "never." Now there may be some who argue that the Covenant is meaningless these days, and they may have a point. But it was important enough for Yitzhak Rabin and Shimon Peres to demand its revocation and to threaten the end of the peace process if it were not done. Whatever the future holds on other issues involving the peace process, I think that snap reply told us a great deal about the difficulties Israel's governments have had in dealing with Arafat and trusting him. It was an insight that we would have missed if our only sources had been the major broadcast networks as well as the leading dailies. As they say on the network's morning call-in show, "Thank you, C-SPAN." Jonathan Tobin is executive editor of the Connecticut Jewish Ledger.
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Temple Israel Outreach: 'What happens after I die?' YES Members will meet Monday at the JCC. English class for new Americans starts at 10 a.m.; exercise and bingo both start at 10:30 a.m. "YES Talk," a discussion group, and YES choral group starts at 11 a.m. Following lunch at noon, Bob Wolfson, Director of ADL, will speak. For transportation, call 330-4272. JEWISH SENIOR SERVICES Join us for a Passover luncheon Thursday at noon at Beth El Synagogue. Open to all seniors age 62 and over. Cost is $7 per person. Transportation is available for an additional $3 round trip. Come enjoy Lucy's chicken with all the trimmings, and musical entertainment by "Encore of the '40s. For reservations, send check (payable to Jewish Senior Services) to Reva Oruch, 9324 Cuming Plaza, #5C, Omaha, NE 68114. For information, call Margaret at 334-6521. Theatre at the 'J" announces the return engagement of Russian concern pianist Svetlana Rodionova Sunday, April 13, at 3 p.m. Cost is $5 per person. For reservations, call Margaret by April 7 at 334-6521. The Rose Blumkin Jewish Home Auxiliary will host an informational wine-and-cheese-tasting party Wednesday, April 2, 7:30 p.m., in the JCC auditorium. For information, call 330-4272. WALK-IN DROP-IN Members will meet Thursday a t the JCC. Exercise and English class both start at 10 a.m.; bingo starts at 10:30 a.m. At 12:15 p.m., come enjoy the documentary "Dean Martin—Everybody Loves Somebody," in room 10. For transportation, call 330-4272. VISIONS Reminder: Visions board meeting is Friday, April 4,9:30 a.m., in the adult lounge. Deadline is April 5 for reservations for the trip to Branson scheduled for May 5-8. Cost is $399 per person double occupancy, and $479 single occupancy. Send reservation application with $50 deposit per person to Sam and Rosaline Epstein, c/o Visions, 9205 Western Ave., #325, Omaha, NE 68114. Make checks payable to Visions.
BREADBREAKERS B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers will meet Wednesday at noon at Highland Country Club. Professor Bette Evans, Professor of Political Science at Creighton University, will speak, according to Steve Riekes. Prof. Evans will discuss issues concerning religious liberty in the United States. The event is open to the community. OMAHA CHAPTER OF HADASSAH Omaha Chapter of Hadassah will host the monthly Oneg Shabbat Saturday, March 29, 2 p.m., for residents of the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. Jeff Taxman and his children will entertain. The program will be followed by a tea and dessert in the main dining room. Hadassah members are asked to come at 1:30 p.m. to assist residents to the auditorium. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE and JEWISH SENIOR SERVICES Both organizations will host a panel discussion on "Aging: It's a^Family Affair," Wednesday, April 9, 7:30 p.m., at the JCC. The presentation will bring together experts who will give insights arid practical suggestions for people who face difficult decisions as their family members age and experience physical and emotional declines. Reservations are requested by April 7. Call 330-2024.
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Questions about what happens after death have " ' ^ ...» "1 always fascinated reliI gion and humanity, iwhat is the. Jewish per1 spective of these age-old ' questions and how has it | changed over the cen! turies? Dr. Richard Freund, Professor of Religion at UNO, will address issues of Jewish belief about the afterlife at a Dr. Richard Freund program sponsored by the Temple Israel Outreach Committee Sunday, April 6, 10 a.m. to noon, at Temple Israel's Milder Center. The program is open to all members of the community, and babysitting service is available. For more information or to register for babysitting, call Temple Israel at 556-6536.
The country lost a national treasure in recent weeks, with the death of Leo Rosten. I'm sure no memory needs prodding to recall he was the writer who introduced the Hyman Kaplan character to readers way back in the 1930's. Rosten wrote countless other pieces, but few matched that Kaplan shtick. My use of the word shtick might in a small way, be credited to Rosten; he certainly was responsible for making many Yiddish words available to all who read in this country. He used them himself and in addition, he wrote a wonderful volume called "The Joys Of Yiddish," which was a kind of dictionary-more correctly, let me quote from the book itself "A relaxed lexicon of Yiddish, Hebrew and Yinglish words often encountered in English, plus others that ought to be." .. . He also went into Jewish humor, habits, holidays, cuisine and folklore among other things and declared this material was "from the days of the Bible to those of the Beatnik." Altogether, it was, and still is, a marvelous resource to check when looking for a particular Yiddish word. Since I often find myself doing exactly that, I keep Rosten's "Joys" handy on my desk. He can show the exact word you might want when trying to describe (in mamaloshen) the word exhausted. The word? Oysgematert, of course. The minute it appears on the page, it's clear that's the word but sometimes it takes a while to think of it., If it isn't enough to find the word, he usually adds a humorous story, to illustrate how the word might be used. For example, under "M" is the word niishpocheh, defined as "family, including relatives far, near, remote and numerous." He explains in more detail "all Jews are mishpocheh," then tells the anecdote about the famous bank which used the slogan "you have a friend at Blank Bank."
NCJW to host tour by Pam Friedlander National Council of Jewish Women will host a fun-filled, historical tour of Jewish Omaha Sunday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to noon. Our tour guide will be our own Mary Fellman, a past president and co-founder of the-Nebraska
Beth Hamedrosh Adas Yeshuron, 25th and Seward, one of the tour sites. Jewish Historical Society. We will travel by Ollie the Trolley, leaving the JCC parking lot at 10 a.m., and returning at noon. New members and prospective members are invited to attend. A light breakfast will be served on the bus. For reservations and information, call me at 334-8773.
He goes on to report a rumor claiming the Bank Of Israel put a sign in the window saying, "But here you have mishpocheh. . Rosten shared his wonderful understanding of the language in little sidebars of information like the following. He felt if a person avoided the W and 'shm' sounds, they were robbing Yinglish of two of its phonetic glories (glories was his word). His example was of the Jewish woman telling her neighbor her son was seeing a psychoanalyst who declared he had an Oedipus complex. The neighbor scoffed "Oedipus-Shmoedipus, as long as he loves his mother." Toward the end of theword list, he explains zaftig, known to most of us as "plump." Rosten then goes on to explain "zaftig describes in one word what it takes two hands, outlining an hourglass figure, to do." That one line is pure, unadulterated Rosten. ' As I said in the beginning of this story, he really was a national treasure. He was 88 years old when he died, and the author of countless articles, short stories, books, magazine features and some 10 screen plays. He was.an extremely well-rounded personality. ... Knowing him mostly as a Yiddish humorist, I was a little surprised to learn he had a Ph.D. from the prestigious University of Chicago, had studied at the London School of Economics, and taught at Yale University, the University of California and Columbia University. He had also served in two government appointed positions. This was, clearly, a really special person. There are many words in his lexicon of Yiddish which could describe him, but I have the feeling he would not take them seriously. I suspect if some. body referred to him as a maven, he would find a humorous anecdote to dilute the importance of the "word. Let's just say he was a real mensch, in every sense of the word. •
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Son hopes others will follow in his mother's footsteps by Claudia Sherman Foundation Public Relations Coordinator "She was married shortly after World War. II," said Bob Aronson describing the life of his mother, Lenore Simon Aronson. Bob's father, Harvey Aronson, met Lenore when she was a student at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, while he was stationed there briefly. When he returned from the war, they were married. The Aronsons raised their three children—Bob and his sisters, Nancy and Patti, in Omaha. Bob Aronson remembers how his mother "would wash my mouth out with soap when I swore, how she would hold me tight when I fell and hurt myself and say everything would be okay, and how she would make me feel loved just by looking at me without saying a single word." "'Lenny,' as she was called, had close friends in the Jewish community," Bob Aronson recalled. "She was involved in a lot of activities in the Jewish community as well as in her children's schools," he added. "Although she had her hands full raising my sisters and me and being a wife to my father," who was a civil engineer with Peter Kiewit Sons Inc. for 41 years, Aronson explained, that when he was in high school, his mother was determined to fulfill "her dream of teaching children" and went back to school at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) to earn her teaching credentials. "I still can remember how proud we were of her when we went to the UNO Field House and watched as she was given her diploma." Lenore Aronson became a substitute elementary teacher in School District 66. "She would get calls CORRECTIONS In last week's edition under the heading "In the News," Shifra Shrago's grandparents should have been listed as Helen and Phil Schwartz. Her grandfather's name was inadvertently omitted. Also, Can Green's name was inadvertently omit.ted from the cast list of Anne Frank and Me. She is the daughter of Sherri and Gary Green. i;,$he Jewish Press/regrets the errors.
first thing in the morning on any given school day percent of the annual net income shall be used to teach," Aronson pointed out. "She had to be pre- benefit and assist female Jewish adults or youi pared to jump at a moment's notice. And at the adults, who have demonstrated financial need ai same time, she made sure that my sisters and I are interested in pursuing a program at UNO lea had gotten up, gotten dressed, eaten breakfast, ing to a degree and career in education (in the pi and lefffor School on time. As I look back," mar- lie sector). The assistance shall be in the form of veled Aronson who is the father of three, "it subvention for scholarship grants and relat amazes me how she was able to handle everything ancillary costs. •-..'• atonce." The remaining 15 percent of the annual n[ Aronson added that.his mother loved to bake and income of the fund shall be retained to assist : play golf. "And she loved herfamily," he continued. future growth of the fund. "She was extremely close with her family which in The endowment will be administered by T addition to her husband and children included her Foundation of the Jewish Federation which w; 11 mother, Weta, and bother, Ervin Simon. Lenore's rely on recommendations made by the Bureau of father, Nathan, had died when she was quite Jewish Education. young. "Sheldon Bernstein," Endowment Directc i1, Lenore was 54 when she died in 1979 after bat- "made it extremely simple to set up the func(' tling illness for several years. "When she passed Aronson noted. away, I lost a large part of my heart," Aronson Bernstein said the first scholarships from t said. However, "Allison and I have been blessed Lenore Simon Aronson Educational Fund a with three wonderful children." Tom, 17, Jonathan, scheduled to be awarded during the 1997-98 fiscil 14, and Molly, five, live with their parents in year. Agoura Hills, CA, where Aronson owns a construc"This is something I've wanted to do for a lo g tion management firm. time," admitted Aronson. "Now that I've done it "I very much wanted to establish an endowment feel extremely good about it. He emphasized that he hopes his mothers in my mother's memory to perpetuate her name in the community where she waB born, raised, and friends and relatives will feel free to donate to t flourished," Aronson explained. He hopes that the fund and encourages them to contact Bernstein Lenore Simon Aronson Educational Fund will The Foundation office. encourage other Jewish women in Omaha to purIn setting up the educational fund to allow oth sue their dreams of earning their teaching creden- women "to follow in my mother's footstep: tials. •.'•."• Aronson hopes his mother would be proud of hi in' Under the terms of the new endowment fund, 85 as he will always be of her.
Ralston Community Theatre to hold auditions Ralston Community Theatre has announced auditions for the 1997 Summer Musical "Fiddler on the Roof." Auditions will be held April 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. in the vocal.music room at Ralston Senior High School, 8969 Park Dr. Actors, singers and dancers of all ages are needed for principal, supporting and ensemble roles-
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Statement of unity (Continued from page 1) logy, to work together to meet Jewish communal needs locally, nationally and worldwide. We in Omaha will continue to engage in constructive dialogue to further our common objectives by providing for the spiritual and material needs of Jews wherever they are and whatever their religious affiliation." " Rabbi Aryeh Azriel, senior rabbi the Reform congregation, Temple Israel, (Omaha's largest and oldest), was "disheartened about the timing and content of this message." He added a hopeful note however, saying, "In this town, common sense will prevail. We will focus on the challenges we face as American Jews in the 21st century. "Reform, Conservative and Reconstructionist are meaningful and authentic," he stated. Though the UOR ignored the smaller Reconstructionist movement, Mike Salmi, president of Beyt Shalom, an affiliate of that group, joined the rabbis and Federation in condemning the UOR announcement. He noted their efforts are "closely tied to the efforts of a minority group (both in Israel and America) trying to leverage the Israeli government in modifying the Law of Return." That law, retroactive to the founding of the State in 1948, states that any Jew who claims one Jewish grandparent, is allowed immediate entry for the purposes of establishing citizenship. It was the basis for the Nazis in determining who who Jewish, subject to the anti-Jewish laws in the 1930s and eventual extermination-. That law is being challenged by ultra-Orthodox members of the Knesset in Israel who are proposing new language which declares t h a t only 'halachic Jews,' Jews born of a Jewish mother, or those with a 'halachically-correct' Orthodox conversion, would be allowed to become citizens. Rabbi Eric Yoffie, president of the Union of / nerican Hebrew Congregations, the governing
body of the Reform movement, said the statement "underscores the problems that arise from the religious monopoly granted to the Orthodox establishment in the State of Israel, which is currently in the throes of a battle to prohibit non-Orthodox rabbis from performing conversions there." According to last Monday's; articleiin the local daily newspaper, "many Orthodox rabbis,1 have long refused as a matter of practice ^recognize the legitimacy of Reform-; and Conservative ordinations, divorces and conversions. Btit'thexiibbinical union said its declaratfbn'.wjjl jnaj-k the first time . an Orthodox body has made such a declaration in Jewish law." The Federation pointed out that the group's "position regarding authenticity or legitimacy of religious movements within Judaism is not welcome and is irrelevant here." And Rabbi Kutner added, "Do not be confused. Beth Israel Synagogue is a member of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, sometimes known as the O.U., which is a totally separate organization from the Union of Orthodox Rabbis (UOR). "It's very unfortunate, but in the world of newspapers, we all know that sometimes headlines are quite misleading. Such was the case with the article which appeared on the front page of last Sunday's paper. This misrepresented the Union of Orthodox Rabbis." The RCA and the OU also stated that their organizations, "representing the overwhelming majority of North American Orthodox Jewry repudiate the statement recently issued by the Agudath HaRabbonim (UOR) which calls into question the validity of the Jewish identity of the vast majority of American Jews. "We call upon all responsible leaders to exercise restraint in statements so that the issues that divide us may still allow us to remain united as one people," the RCA - OU statement concluded.
"Those of us who live in Omaha are proud of our City.
Little-known Orthodox group angers Jews across spectrum by Debra Nussbaum Cohen NEW YORK (JTA)- When a little-known organization of Orthodox rabbis disseminated a statement declaring Reform and Conservative Judaism "not Judaism at all," angry reaction emanated from both Orthodox and liberal Jewish quarters. Underlying the furor, which received significant; attention in some of America's prominent daily newspapers, was this question: Just what is this group that claims a membership of 582 rabbis? In fact, the Union of Orthodox Rabbis is the oldest and, for a long time, was the pre-eminent Orthodox rabbinical organization in the country. Today, there are strong differences of opinion about the organization's importance and relevance. Its leaders claim backing and membership of some of Orthodoxy's best-known spiritual leaders, while others in the Orthodox world describe it as an association with little credibility or power. T h e rabbinical union's statement was prompted by steps the Reform and Conservative movements have taken abrogating Jewish law, Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Ginsberg, its director, said in an interview. Ginsberg cited the Conservative movement's policy of permitting members to drive to synagogue on the Sabbath and both movements' ordination of women. None of these are new policies. • When asked why the group decided to issue a position on the liberal movements now, Ginsberg said, "Now they're penetrating Israel." Ginsberg was referring to the liberal movements' efforts to gain official footing in the Jewish state, where the Orthodox rabbinate controlsall matters of personal status, including conversion, marriage and divorce. The. conflict over religious pluralism in Israel — highlighted by recent controversy surrounding conversion legislation. T- is increasingly affecting relations between Orthodox and nonOrthodox movements in the United States as well. The history of the organization dates back to its. founding in 1902. Based then, as it is now, on Manhattan's Lower East Side, the union's current. members span a wide range of .Orthodox orienta! tions. The renowned Rabbi;Moshe Feinsteiri, the* • decisor of Jewish law whose interpretations were accepted by Orthodox Jews around the world, was president of the rabbinical union for a quarter of a century, until his death 11 years ago. ':'•'*-'••' . Leaders of the group proudly.identified themselves as "right wing" and "ultra-Orthodox." In explaining the group's statement, Rabbi David Hollander, said, "Pluralism and Judaism are incompatible."
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Mayoral candidates stump for votes Dr. Neil R. Miller, Professor of NeuroOpthamology at Johns Hopkins Medical School in Baltimore, was the featured speaker at the Annual Harold Gifford Jr. Lecture at UNMC. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Miller. , Girls Inc., recently welcomed new board officers and .members. Among them were Mimi Wnldbaum, Vice-president; and Board Members Mark Belmont, Sharee Newman and Beth Schrager. , Former Public Works Director and current County Commissioner Lou Lamberty speaks to the Temple Israel Men's Club. ,
Making her second run for the mayor's seat, city council woman Br end a Council also spoke at Temple Israel.
Primary election slated for Tuesday
B'noi B'rith /BreadbreaUers invited Mayor Hal Daub to speak at their weekly luncheon,
Netanyahu to address AIPAC annual policy conference The ramifications of changes in the make-up of the U. S. congress, the cabinet and the Israeli government will be among the issues facing the participants at the 38th annual policy conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, April 68 in the nation's capital. Among the expected 2500 attendees will be UJA/Federation Campaign Co-chairman Steve Simon, AIPAC State Chairman Donald: Yale, and ADtl-CRCEkecutfve'BirectorEbbertWolfson. In addition, Beth Shyken, daughter of Paul and Susie Shyken, will be going as a student representative. She isa freshman at the University of Michigan. "With the tremendous turnover in Washington and Jerusalem over the past year, it is our responsibility to make sure that these new leaders have the tools and support they need to work to strengthen the U.S. - Israel relationship," noted Yale, "And there is no better way to ensure this than by attending this conference." • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been confirmed to headline the conference in his. first public speech in that position. Delegates will hear from Dore Gold, Netanyahu's Foreign Policy Advisor, and U.S. Special Middle East Coordinator, Dennis Ross, who was most recently involved in helping Israeli and Palestinian delegations conclude the Hebron agreement. For more information about the conference, contact Field Director Tara Sondock, 713-871-J891.
All three candidates for the seat of Mayor of Omaha spoke to Jewish organizations recently. In back-to-back speeches at Temple Israel, Brenda Council and Lou Lamberty offered their visions of a future Omaha. Both cited leadership roles in crime prevention and economic growth. As challengers, each criticized the mayor's crime statistics and lack of attention' to racial issues and development in North and South Omaha. Mayor Daub responded at the Breadbreakers luncheon with his own crime statistics and new development projects downtown. The primary election is this Tuesday, April 1. The two highest vote-getters will face off in the general election May 13.
Michael and/ Randi Poscover of St. Louis announce the March 21 birth of their daughter, RebekahAryn. Grandparents are Mel and Lois Epstein of Omaha and Maury and Lorrie Poscover, St Louis. Great-grandparents, are Dave and Jeanne Dvorkin of Omaha and the late Harry and Sophie Epstein.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 17 Walk-in Drop-in, 9:30 a.m. Library Book Discussion Group, 1 p.m.. Temple Israel Sisterhood Adult Education, 9:30 a.m., at Temple Israel Henry Monsky Lodge Membership Event, 6:30 p.m., at The Scorecard , FRTOAY, APRIL 18 Temple Israel Grade 4 Dinner fe'Service, 6 p.m., at Temple Israel SATURDAY, APRIL19 Beth El Men's Club Shabbat, 9:30 a.m., at Beth El SUNDAY, APRIL 20 Citizenship Class, 3:30 p.m. Boy Scouts Passover Seder & Skits, 4 p.m. TUESDAY, APRIL 22 Temple Israel Congregational Seder, 6 p.m., [ at Temple Israel THURSDAY, APRIL 24 Walk-in Drop-in, 9:30 a.m. Temple Israel Sisterhood Adult Education, :i!l0:30a.m., at Temple Israel, • . •Jewish Senior Services Passover Luncheon,' lla.m.jatBethEl Temple Israel Women's Seder, 11:30 a.m., at Temple Israel Temple Israel Synogogue 2000 Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., at Temple Israel FRIDAY, APRIL 25 Russian Club, 9:30 a.m. Temple Israel Sisterhood/Men's Club Shabbat, 8:15 p.m., at Temple Israel Beth El Passover Shabbat Dinner, 7 p.m., at Beth El SUNDAY, APRIL 27 Dreams & Realities meeting, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 Federation Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Breadbreakers, noon, Highland Country Club
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Beyond promoting economic development, the committee hopes to "grow the region out of poverty," according to Chairman Bobbie Epstein. "By assisting new immigrants and families currently below the poverty line with the information they need to become entrepreneurs, this new relationship will get them off welfare and into business." To that end, the Consortium allocated $10,000 to develop a database within the region of at least 300 service providers, registered and accessible to the MATI, the region's office of economic development. In addition, another $100,000 was allocated specifically to business development. Those funds will be used to pair successful entrepreneurs with those just starting out; it will also enhance training and resource materials for new businesses and provide 'incubator1 space where a new business can. design and test its products before going to market.'>• •• An English language summer camp is being*established in the region and $20,000 in seed, money was allocated for that purpose. The Consortium expects college students and young adults from the Midwest to become summer staffers at the camp. An additional $20,000 was earmarked for hosting missions in the area. These funds will be used to provide transportation and lodging for Israeli teens and adults to join missions when appropriate.
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To create a 'twinned' Bar/Bat Mitzvah project, the Consortium allocated $10,000 to the Ghetto Fighters Museum. It also budgeted $15,000 for scholarships to the Acco Junior High School Orchestra for teens unable to afford the cost of instruments and music lessons. Nearly $90,000 was also allocated to subsidize the cost of the festivals of the Galilee. These funds were earmarked especially for promotion and site improvements in order to bring more tourist dollars in the region and help develop local businesses. Another $50,000 was allocated for tourism promotion within Israel and in Europe, also bringing much needed dollars into the area. The libraries of the region's moshavs and kibbutzim will receive $30,000 to upgrade their facilities and the region, overallj will get $205,000 for telecommunications links among all the cities, moshavBiahdrMbbu^mr.TbiB'^project will provide the infrastructure for internet use for the schools and hospitals within the region, as well as for the ; Western Galilee College.• Additional funds were allocated in smaller amounts for a variety of social and cultural projects. The Steering Committee will evaluate all these projects before starting on the series of meetings this summer to determine the allocations for the 1997-98 budget year. "Though it just the beginning," Mrs. Epstein said, "We feel that we're moving in the right direction."
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(Continued from page 1) by Pam Monsky, Federation Communications Director Delegation was involved in the negotiations, he participated in The first Tuesday Night Out' for members of YJO both the Madrid was held at Julio's. The casual, after-work event Peace Confer-( ^. f drew close to 25 people. Trenton Magid and David ence and the |/», Goldberg, Co-chairs, said, "Our first Tuesday Night early Israeli- j Out' was an incredible success. I'm always amazed at Palestinian ' how many young Jewish people there are out there bilateral talks and "that if you give them an opportunity to get in Washington, involved, they will." D.C. Sharon Kirshenbaum, YJO Director, said, "Our Shacham's visit next Tuesday Night Out' is scheduled for April 15. is sponsored by We are looking forward to seeing more people take State of Israel advantage of this opportunity to wind down after Bonds. work and have fun." - There is no Another chance for YJO members to get together charge for the will be the James Carville cocktail hour at the event, which is Red lion April 10 at 5:15 p.m. "This is a great occaopen to the ension for everyone in YJO and we owe an incredible tire community, amount of thanks to Murray Newman and to everybut reservations one who made it possible," said Magid. Chaim Shacham are requested. Young Jewish Omaha (YJO) is a Jewish Federation For information about the event or Israel Bonds, of Omaha sponsored educational, social and social contact regional representative Jeff Bernstein, action group for Jews 20-40 years of age. 1-800-752-5659. For more information, please contact Sharon Trenton Magid, Stncie Brodkey and Marc For reservations to next Thursday's reception, Kirshenbaum at 334-6485. Brodkey enjoy Tuesday Night Out.' call Carla at 492-9800.
Beth El Musical (Continued from page 1) advisor, Jean Duitch. A dessert reception following the show will feature sweets baked by congregants and decorations by Judi Moore and Sharon Kirshenbaum, according to Ilene Klein, dedication co-chairman. Each dessert will be displayed with the baker's name, she said, and anyone wishing to prepare a favorite dish for this event is encouraged to call dessert coordinator Andrea Grossman, 492-2292. •'..." The musical celebration is free and open to the entire community' "Come be a part of 'Beth El in all its Glory,"1 Klein said, "A Joanie J production is always so special; this will definitely be a 'don't miss' occasion!" Two blind children get a first-hand "look" at the animals in the Society for the Protection of Nature Zoo in Tel Aviv. JDC-Israel, as part of its drive to make Israeli society inclusive for all, has helped make the zoo accessible to people with visual and hearing disabilities. Adaptations include an interactive activity wall with relief drawings, touchable displays of feathers, quills and bones, Braille .signs and a special education counselor who greets visitors in /
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Calendar of Events for April Jr. and Sr. NCSY OTYG BBYO Saturday, April 5: Sunday, April 20: Saturday, April 5: Volunteer at Camp for disabled children; meet at Search for Leaven AZA#1 and MZ Yoshanah rush programs, TBA Temple Israel at 9:30 a.m. Monday, April 21: Sunday, April 6: Sunday, April 20: Fast of First Born Ediar and Chaim Weizmann rush programs, TBA OTYG meets the great outdoors, TBA Burning of Leaven Tuesday, April 1,8,15: Friday, May 2 - Sunday, May 4: April21-April 29: BBYO Night, all chapters meet, 6 p.m., JCC Spring Conclave hosted by Temple Israel Tuesday, April 15: , Passover For more information about Omaha Temple Youth Council elections, 6 p.m., JCC Saturday, April 26: ;' Group, contact advisor Mark Spizman, 354-5924. Saturday, April 19: Shabbos-Passover Learning, TBA USY For more information about National Conference Chaim Weizmann and Ediar rush programs, TBA Thursday, April 3: of Synagogue Youth, contact advisor Allan Sunday, April 20: USY Night, Beth El, 6:30 p.m. Gonsher, 330-4014 or 558-2767. MZ Yoshanah and AZA#1 rush programs, TBA Friday, April 4-Sunday, April 6: For information about B'nai B'rith Youth OrganYachad Spring Kallah in Des Moines, IA ization, contact advisor Lisa Shkolnick, 334-6404. For more information about Yachad, contact Wednesday, April 16: . Senior High Department advisor Linda Novak, 493-8575. Kadimah meeting, Beth El, 6:15 p.m. Thursday, April 17: Thursday, April 17: SAT course begins on alternating Thursdays and USY Night, Beth El, 6:30 p.m. Yachad members Sundays. To register, call Kaplan Educational For more information about United Synagogue Center, 393-8570. host first Shabbaton Youth, contact adviser Michael Levine, 492-8550. Omaha USY Conclave offered something for everyone
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The convention included social action projects at the Eose Blumkin Home, Jewish Family Services, the Ronald McDonald House and the Siena Francis House. Social activities included bowling, ice skating and an all-night dance., In between all of the activities, 95 USYers from eight chapters spent Shabbat at Beth El learning, praying and studying such topics as hidden children in the Holocaust, Pirke Avot (the Ethics of the Sages) and the Conservative movement's views on homosexuality. OTYG members, right, host a table of youth group scrapbooks and momentos. by Jennie Gates • ' Fifty teenagers from five area churches met at Temple Israel recently to learn "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Judaism." Organized by Amy Willensky, OTYG's Religious and Cultural Vice-President, and Rabbi Stiel, the program was designed to touch a little on each of the main points of Jewish life. The church groups were split up and led around a rotation of six tables, which included Rosti Hashanah/Yom Kippur, Passover/Hanukkah, Purim, Shabbat, life Cycle Events and Chapel. Each table had one or two students give a short speech or demonstrate Joe Goodman, left, Dan Wolf, Steve Kotok and an activity on that subject. The Life Cycle Event table covered topics such as Josh Koren enjoy some of the improv per- Jewish Birth, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Weddings and formed by "The Stagebendcrs," a two-man Funerals. Rabbi Stiel was in the chapel to explain comedy troupe from Minneapolis who dis- the Torah, and answer questions about rabbis' played their talents during the final hours of duties. Omaha USY Conclave held at Beth El Following the event, we met in the sanctuary for Synagogue recently. questions and a wrap-up, then into the social hall for drinks and cookies.
Yachad members show off their table decorations at their-Shabbaton, held at Beth Israel Synagogue. The Omaha chapter of Yachad was featured in a recent, issue of National Council for the Disabled newsletter.
Calling all upcoming 10th, 11th and 12th graders..... Brandeis University is starting a new program entitled "Genesis" for high school students who are interested in the arts, humanities, Jewish studies and social action. This four-week summer program, at the university,, offers students an intensive academic experience in their field of interest. The integration of Jewish studies into each course gives Genesis students the chance to see the connection between their chosen field and Judaism. The program will provide a small class environment with exceptional faculty, field trips and guest lecturers and performers. Funding from Steven Spielberg's Righteous Persons Foundation enables Brandeis to offer both full and partial scholarships to students who qualify. ' The financial aid deadline is April 15 (for all others, the deadline is April 30). For more information, contact Rabbi Debbie Stiel at 556-6536.
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The revolving Shabbat dinner program by Bethany Marcus Omaha is rich in cultural and religious diversity. are involved in the program. Each Shabbat, the For a midwestern town, it has a significant Jewish participants enjoy a meal with a different family population. There are many spiritual, educational, on a rotating schedule. and social outlets for Jews (young and old alike) to Derek says the program is "for singles interested become a part of the community. in Judaism, who may or may not be comfortable However, there is a need for additional programs going to synagogue. This is a dinner with a Jewish for Jewish young people. I am one such young per- family with no strings attached. IVs fun, and it's a son and have found an exciting way to involve great way to celebrate the holiest of Jewish holiyoung Jewish men and women in Omaha. days." When I (age 26) moved to Omaha, I immediately The host families are diverse in their Jewish became involved with the Jewish community. I practices. Derek and I agree, "The participants and contacted several local Rabbis, the Jewish the families learn from each other, regardless of Community Center, and The Federation in search the level of Jewish observance of either the hosts or of programs that target young Jewish people. the young people." Not long after my arrival, a local family invited Adam Wallen, a weekly participant in the prome over for Shabbat dinner. Shabbos is more spe- gram, commented, "I look forward .to Shabbat dincial when it is shared in a family atmosphere. Over ner every week. I take something new from each the next few months, I met several young Jewish family and the food is always excellent." men and women who were interested in exploring A side benefit for some participants in The what Judaism means to them. Many of the young revolving Shabbat dinner program leads to greater people expressed interest in getting involved with involvement in the Omaha Jewish community. the community in some manner independent from After one event, a participant called his parents synagogue attendance. from his car to tell them he had just been part of a I was invited to several families' homes, and each wonderful Shabbos meal. Others really enjoy meetfamily asked the same question: "How can we get ing other Jews, and they form bonds. They don't in touch with the young people in Omaha? We feel as uncomfortable going to services if they know would like to provide some hospitality." Similarly, someone they know will be there. young people have commented "people often, say Young Jewish Omaha (YJO), a Federation spon'come to my house for Shabbos—call anytime,' but sored program for Jews age 20 to 40, has lent a it can be awkward to call someone you don't know." hand in publicizing the dinner program. There is a I have found a way to formalize the process to lot of room for more participants to have Shabbos connect families to the young Jewish people in dinner with host families. "Families are calling us Omaha-by developing the revolving Shabbat din- all the tune to find out when they are having their, ner program with Co-chair Derek Altman (age 24). next guest," said Derek. The program matches singles with families for We would like to encourage people to become Shabbat meals. involved. For more information contact me at 597Right now, several host families and young people 1972.
Lefs have an Ozarks Passover, just like bubbie used to make! All right, so nobody is going to say that when they hear about Mad an Travel Services' Pesach Tour to the Marriott Tan-Tar-A resort at Lake of the Ozarks. In fact, this is the first year that the longtime travel company based in Florida has offered Passover at Tan-Tar-A. And representatives of the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City are helping to ensure the kashrut of food served at the event For $1,495 a person, you can spend the entire Passover holiday (April 21-29) at Tan-Tar-A and enjoy hotel-prepared, kosher lTPesach meals and snacks, including two seders, plus daily religious services and guest speakers. Shorter stays also are available. Madan Travel touts Tan-Tar-A's golf club and spa and other Lake of the Ozarks attractions, including "factory outlet malls - the likes of which you've never seen - Big Surf Water Park, Poverty Flats, antique shops, music shows, go-cart tracks, Bagnell Dam and caves." Bus transportation from St. Louis, Kansas City or Springfield is included in the price. The tour even includes a full-day trip to the country music and kitsch capital of Branson, Mo., complete with tickets to "two top shows and a BBQ dinner." In its initial news release.about the Tan-Tar-A tour, Madan Travel stated that the food "will be under the supervision of Chief Rabbi Sholom Rivkin and the Vaad Hoeir of St. Louis." Now, however, food served to tour participants Around the Jewish World is set to be supervised by the kashrut committee of cabinet to a meeting after accusing Yasser Arafat's Three bomb victims buried the Kansas City Rabbinical Association — the local TEL AVIV (MED) •- The three young women Palestinian Authority of having given Hamas the body equivalent to the St. Louis Vaad. Rabbi Morey Schwartz, spiritual leader of the killed in last week's Tel Aviv suicide bombing, Yael green light for the suicide bombing. "Unless there is security, he will not proceed with Orthodox Congregation Beth Israel Abraham & Gilad, 32, Neve Monos'soh; Michal Maidan the negotiations on political issues. That's it," comVoliner and co-chairman of the local kashrut com- Avrahami, 32, Tel Aviv; and Anat Rosen Winter, 31 mittee, said, "They have attempted to get all flie of Herzliya, were all buried Sunday. Mrs. Winter munications spokesman David Bar-IHan said. Palestinians, shrugging off his .comments, said major kosher organizations to stand together and was the mother of the infant girl whose photo was say that when we give supervision on Pesach, the featured on the front page of many newspapers. talks were already at a deadlock and blamed the lack of security oh Netanyahu's groundbreaking entire hotel should be under supervision ~ that She is still recovering from her injuries in the hos- last week for the Jewish settlement on a hilltop . there should be ayomtov (holiday) atmosphere pital. that Palestinians call Jabal Abu Ghneim. Twenty-six of the wounded are still in the hospithat pervades the entire affair the entire time, and "Since the moment the bulldozers started work in tal, one woman is reported in serious but stable if not, something is being compromised. Jabal Abu Ghneim, the Israeli-Palestinian talks condition. (KOL ISRAEL 3123) However, he said, ''We're not a big kosher certihave stopped," said Ahmed Abdel Rahman, generSecurity tightened fying organization here in Kansas City. We're a al-secretary of Arafat's cabinet. "There is no more JERUSALEM (MED) - Israel tightened security security, stability and. the current situation warns local agency, and local standards are already difaround its cities and considered partly suspending of an explosion at any moment. ferent than those of the national agencies. "St. Louis has a much bigger operation ... and peace talks with the Palestinians following the suiIsraeli and PLO security services met last week. they carry a national reputation. They don't think cide bombing and threats of more to come. Public Security Minister Avigdor Kahalani said he The militant group Hamas, which claimed hoped to meet Jibril Rajoub, the Palestinian it's worth the risk to their reputation." . . , responsibility for the killing of three Israeli women Preventive Security chief in the West Bank.Rabbi Schwartz isn't worried, though. Tm going to be part of it," he said. "Ill go down a in the bombing of a Tel Aviv cafe, threatened to "We need these meetings. These meetings bring few days before and set the standards, and then - launch further attacks if the Israeli Har Homa pro- about better coordination for both groups," Kahalani said. (REUTERS 3/23) mashgichim (trained kosher supervisors) will be ject is not halted. Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu vowed to MidEast Dispatch (MED) is a news organizathere to implement them." keep building and summoned his inner security tion not connected to any political party. He's even encouraging congregants to go. "We're acting as agents for the tour," he said. 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Free 'Kosher for Passover' recipes on the Internet PITTSBURGH, PA.-Passover recipes from 10 best-selling Jewish cookbooks are now available to download from the Internet. The free recipes, offered as a public service of 1-800-JUDAISM, can be found a t http://www.judaism.com/passover. According to Joanne Perelman, nutritionist and coordinator, the site shows the wide variety of available Passover recipes. "These recipes show how far the Jewish palate has come in 3000 years." The recipes include Broccoli Olive Basil soup, taken from The Passover Gourmet, Mexican Fish with Green Sauce from Joan Nathan's Jewish Holiday Cookbook, to Low Cholesterol Strawberry Sponge Cake from The Gourmet Jewish Cookbook. Mrs. Perelman has also developed an informational section on healthy eating during Passover; "Most traditional recipes rely heavily on eggs, matzah meal or potato starch. It's easy to make nutritious Passover meals. It just takes a little creativity and lots of fruits and vegetables," notes Perelman. In addition to Passover recipes and cookbooks, the site also contains links to Haggadahs and storybooks for children. This year, Passover begins on the evening of April 21 and runs through April 29.
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Myriad books, videos help children prepare for Passover by Paygie Levy NEW YORK (JTA) -- Most children do not like The repetitious nature of the seder song Chad to clean, especially the extra-meticulous cleaning Gad Yah is used to tell the story The Matzah that needed to prepare a home for Passover. Papa Brought Home by Fran Manushkin. The story uses repetition to tell readers what In my family, to make the time' go faster, my mother would play a Passover record for my broth- happens on Passover night-having a seder, singing er and me. While we helped clean, we would listen the song "Dayenu," eating matzah and asking the to the story of the Jews' exodus from Egypt. four questions. Just like every paragraph in the song Chad Gad Yah ends with those three words, Thanks to my-mother's ingenuity, time flew. this book ends with the line "the I grew up listening to the same record year after each page in 1 year, but today's kids have myriad items to help matzah that Papa brought home." prepare them for Passover. Nearly two dozen books The illustrations in this book, published by and videos are available, and range from fictional Scholastic Books, are exceptional. Each pictureaccounts of seders to a video hosted by author and looks like an oil painting. The pictures capture the Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel. depth of the character's faces. Tomie dePaola, author of the children's classic Passover videos make use of live action, puppets, Strega Nona, wrote My First Passover, published animation and even moving clay figurines to bring by G.P. Putnam's Sons. This concise book for tod- the seder experience alive. dlers introduces the holiday, the seder plate and The Animated Haggadah is one of the oldest the cup of Elijah as well as other symbols of videos about Passover available. It uses a mixture Passover. of moving clay figures and animation to tell the Matzoh Mouse by Lauren Wohl is a delightful tale story of Passover. about Sarah, who slowly finishes most of the chocoDanny, a mischievous 12-year-old boy, leads the late-covered matzah before Passover starts. viewers through the seder as he imagines himself After the seder, Sarah's parents discover the and those around him in the roles of people menmissing matzah and realize that they have a tioned in the Haggadah. matzah mouse in their house. Matzoh Mouse is a In one scene, Danny imagines he is a young Charlotte Zolotow Book, a division of Abraham. When his father takes him to a store HarperCollins. that sells idols, Danny destroys all the idols. Danny speaks about the holiday in words and Passover on a farm in Poland before the World War II is brought to life in the book Passover As I tones that kids will easily understand. Remember, by Toby Knobel Fluek. She tells readers. The Animated Haggadah is produced by Scopus how her family, one of a few Jews in a small vil- Films and also is available in book and CD-Rom lage, would prepare for Passover. form. Fluek recalls watching her mother make raisin The gang from the PBS series "Lamb Chop's wine and how her father brought a shochet, or ritu- Play-Along," introduces children of all faiths to the al slaughterer, to their village so they would have customs, traditions and stories of the holiday in kosher meat for Passover. Other recollections Shari'sPassoverSurprise., ,; •;,.-,|:,.;-. .. include Fluek's sister making her a new dress for Lamb Chop, Hush Puppy and Charlie Horse try the holiday and bringing leather to the shoemaker to cook the Passover meal,, and* with the help of l for new shoes. ' < V •.•'.'•..• • .: guests Dom DeLuise and Robert Guillaume, Shari • Unlike any other book on Passover, this.one and friends celebrate. Infused with original songs recalls a way of life that is lost forever. It is pub- Shari's Passover Surprise is a lively and fun way for children to learn about Passover. It is an Eight lished by Alfred A. Knopf Books. 'Young baseball fans will love Matzah Ball A Candle Production, with Youngheart Music. A book Passover Story by Mindy Avra Portnoy. It is the designed to accompany the video is available. story of miracles, and Elijah the prophet offering A Passover Seder presented by Elie Wiesel, is percomfort to someone in need. Aaron is thrilled to haps the most detailed of all the videos. This video learn that he will be going to a baseball game. But is not as entertaining as the others, but it does his joy turns to disappointment when Aaron learns explain in greater detail the story and practices of that he will have to bring his own food because it is the Passover seder. Passover. . ; , Wiesel's video mixes live action and animation to When his non-Jewish friends go to the concession help illustrate the seder experience. In the video a stand, Aaron meets a kind old man. The man tells family prepares for and celebrates Passover. The Aaron about his days as a youngster when Ebbets motner explains the significance of each item on Field in Brooklyn, NY, was filled with Jews eating the seder plate. The children recite the.four questions. The grandparents explain why Moses is barematzah. When a fly ball comes his way, Aaron uses his ly mentioned in the Haggadah and why they take matzah to help catch the ball. 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