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Young Women's Retreat is a 'blast from the past' by Pam Monsky, Federation Communications Director
On Sunday, Oct. 19, the Young Women's Division of the UJA/Federation Campaign will host the second Young Women's Retreat, at Platte River State Park from-12:30 to ,8 p.m. The retreat is being billed as a camping 'blast from the past' because the park is the former Esther K. Newman Camp. "I'm looking forward to this 'camp session," said Kim Noddle. "It will be a lot of fun, especially since well be back at the old Esther K. Newman camp. It's a real girls' day out—we'll be surrounded by nature and have no stress while we're there. Participants should consider this a day of indulgence," she added. Dory Mawyer expressed her excitement of working on the retreat. "Last year's experience was so fulfilling. I was able to connect with the young Jewish women of this community at a much deeper ' level. It was an honor to be asked to co-chair the retreat this year," she said. Co-chair Kimberly Robinson added, "This retreat
is just that...a retreat from the stresses .of our everyday lives. We all have a need, I think, to sit back and. think about our lives within a much larger context than work arid kids. I am really looking forward to the event." Ellen Platt agreed, adding, "As young women in the Jewish community, we have so much to contribute not only to this community, but to each other. I encourage everyone to experience this retreat for themselves. They will not be disappointed!" Participants will meet at the JCC on Oct. 19 at 12:30 p.m., and take a bus to Platte River State Park. The day will include speakers and discussions that are of timely interest to the young Jewish women of Omaha. Dinner and park activities are included in this free event. For more information, please contact Co-chairs of the retreat are, from left: Kim Sharon Kirshenbaum, Women's Campaign Staff Noddle, Dory Mawyer, Ellen Platt and Associate, 334-6485. Kimberly Robinson
'Treasures of Ancient Egypt in Nebraska: An Exhibition of Antiquities'opens at UNO by Dr. Richard Freund
One hundred years ago this October, a Nebraskan named Carl Rominger, a minister in Lincoln, ; donated- his' collection ot afrcient Egyptianantiqili-"-ties (including three human mummies) to the State Museum in Lincoln. He had earlier in the 1880s gone to Egypt to gather these antiquities, and his epic journey and return with the mummies is part of Nebraska's history. He traveled around the state of Nebraska with the antiquities and mummies in tow and lectured on the civilizations of Egypt and the Ancient Near East and provided Nebraskans with perhaps their \ first insight into the cultures of the Fertile Crescent. in a fire in 1966, 37 years after Rabbi Kripke On Oct. 12, an exhibit of antiquities aptly named Rabbi Myer Kripke (left), and his chilwas ordained and the couple was married at Treasures of Ancient Egypt in Nebraska opens in dren, Netta, Madeline and Professor Saul, JTS. They met while they both-were students the newly-refurbished Biblical Archaeology recently joined Chancellor Ismar there. The money resulted from a modest Schorsch (right), to celebrate the dedicaMuseum in Arts and Sciences Hall, Room 343, on investment in what at the time was a fledgtion of the Rabbi Myer S. and Dorothy the UNO Campus. ling company: Warren Buffet's Berkshire Kripke Tower at the Jewish Theological Regular hours for the exhibition will begin Oct. Seminary in New York. The Kripkes Hathaway, Inc. The Kripkes and Buffets -13 and will include an opening lecture at 7 p.m. at donated seven million dollars last year to friendship dates back to their days as neighthe Alumni Center: "Learning from the Dead: From reconstruct the tower, which was gutted bors in Omaha. Ancient Egypt to Ancient Israel,"'delivered by Joseph Zias, Chief Anthropologist of the Twelfth Annual Bible Quiz scheduled for December Antiquities Authority of Israel.'.'•'.• The exhibition will continue until April 1, 1998^ • Adam Jacobs, President of Henry Monsky Lodge dozens of teenagers who have participated during and will have regular hours for visits (noon-5 p.m., B'nai B'rith, has announced that the Twelfth these 12 years. Monday-Friday) or by appointment. Annual Edward Zorinsky B'nai B'rith Bible Quiz The subject for the contest is the Book of The Biblical Archaeology Museum houses the will be held Dec. 7, 2 p.m., in the theatre of the Deuteronomy, the last book of the Torah. ofEces of and is a part of the on-going work of the Jewish Community Center. Prior to the contest, contestants will be" asked to Bethsaida Excavation Project at UNO. According to Mr. Jacobs, the purpose of the quiz familiarize themselves with the assigned chapters The new exhibition features 81 antiquities from is to encourage Jewish youth to become more by reading them. "Any teenager, -regardless of prethe collections of Rominger and another familiar with their heritage, the Bible. It is also to vious Jewish education, who thoroughly reads the Nebraskan, F. Lininger, who feted his collection at honor the memory of the late Senator Edward required material, can compete," said Mr. Riekes. the Trans-Mississippi Exposition in Omaha in Zorinsky, who had a special concern for Jewish "The quiz is not hard," he added. "Sample ques-: tions will be given; to contestants in advance and young people. 1898. ., Four prizes will be awarded to those judged as several practicesessions may be held." Among the notable pieces will be scarabs, sculpHe also said that "Every teenager who enters the tures of the deities of Ancie'nt Egypt, and tomb winners by rabbis in the community. First prize is accompaniments, including mummies of cats and a $500; second, $300; third, $200; fourth, $100. The cohtest becomes a winner, because every educated hawk. A display of papyri and a film explaining the prize monies can be applied toward college tuition person should be familiar with the Bible." , Mr. Jacobs said that the Lodge has received process of papyri making as well as a short film or a trip to Israel. The contest is open to all Jewish teenagers in the Omaha area who are in grades tremendous cooperation in putting on this event. explaining the Nebraska connections to these 9-12. The quiz is held in conjunction with Jewish Book antiquities are all part of the exhibition. "I am delighted to note that this is the twelfth Month afld the Federation Library. Also, as they Groups are invited to make appointments for for the contest," said Steve Riekes, a Trustee have done for the past 12 years, each of the synaguided visits by calling the Bethsaida Excavations year of the Lodge. He thanked the Lodge, the family of gogues, their youth groups and their schools, and Project coordinator, Wendi Chiarbos at 554-2902, Senator Zorinsky and the many volunteers for the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization are all assistfax: 554-3681, or write Bethsaida E&avations their support. He gave special thanks to Gloria ing in this year's contest. , • • ' ;• Project, UNO, ASH 230, Omaha, NE 68f82, or visit Kaslow and Stan Mitchell for their "outstanding "I know that Henry Monsky Lodge has always the website: www.betsaida.unomaha.edu. The help and commitment." Ho also recognized the (Continued on page 2) Museum is free and open to the public.
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LOUIS L.RIKLIN Louis L. Rikliri, formerly of Omaha, died Sept. 8 by Rabbi Myer S. Kripke in Phoenix at the age of 89. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Fiedler Riklin. Survivors include daughter and sonShabbatShuvah in-law, Sarabeth and Michael Carpenter; sister-inParashat Haazinu law, Merriam Raben of Phoenix; and grandchilAt a recent event, I told the story of a man who dren, Julie, Andrea and Debra. Memorials to the Shrine Temple, 552 No. 40 St., moved about the synagogue at a Shabbat service to greet old friends and have a word with them. He Phoenix, AZ, 85008. EDDOLGOFF was a visitor from out of town, and he was afraid Services for Ed Dolgoff were held Sept. 25 at that he would miss his old friends at the end of the service if they opted to leave quickly. I told him, Beth El Cemetery. He was 79. Survivors include when the service was over, that we had broken an his wife, Esther; daughters and sons-in-law, unbreakable rule of the synagogue for him: one Carolyn and Don Novicoff, Judy and Dick Cannon, and Harriet Slusky; and 10 grandchildren. seat to a customer! . ALBERTFOX In this case, forgiveness preceded repentance. In . Services for Albert Fox, 89, were held Sept. 28 at general, repentance must precede forgivenesa-but Oak Hill Cemetery in Council Bluffs. Survivors true repentance assures forgiveness. include brother and sister-in-law, Harold and That having been said, we must note realistically Ruth; sisters-in-law, Frances Fox of Omaha and that the concept of forgiveness, preceded by repen- Helen Kranther of Tarzana, CA; nieces, and tance,'is not readily accepted by Jews of our time. nephews; and companion, Helen Shukert. " It may operate successfully in a parent-child relaMemorials to the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home or tionship. But it does not grasp our contemporaries favorite charity. on a divine, cosmic level. Perhaps we should put it SADIE KAHN - the other way: Our contemporaries do not grasp it. Services for Sadie Kahn, 89, were held Sept. 26 What we are experiencing here is the inability of at Temple Israel Cemetery. most of our contemporaries to feel comfortable She was preceded in death by her husband, with the traditional theology of Judaism, with a Albert; a brother, Ben Stein; and a sister, Vivian personal God watching over each of us, judging, Oruch. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Bertha punishing, forgiving. Stein; niece, Marcia Tretler; nephew, Martin Stein, In truth, however, no matter what our theology, all of Pennsylvania, and friend, Mollie Dehnan. Memorials to Temple Israel or the Rose Blumkin we ought to be able to view our shortcomings honJewish Home. estly, and resolve to do better. We ought to study more. We ought to conquer the In tribute to Judah Wolf son TV and not let it monopolize the time we should use for more serious purpose. We love this or that by Mary Fellman sitcom, we love football, we love movies. But how How does one eulogize many hours a week can we devote to them—just someone who lived to be because they're available—and consider ourselves 106 years of age...a full responsible adults? and vibrant 106 years? • Recent visitors have found me watching a baseThat was the question ball game, but in fact, I was studying (see the book asked, by Rabbi Debbie in my hand?). And I added that I do not have to Stiel of Temple Israel at watch the screen all the time, since the screen is the recent funeral of this kind enough to instant-replay anything of basic man, Judah Wolfson. He interest. was remembered by More serious is our neglect of the millions many Omahans as their (should it be billions?) of people who get the most principal and Talmud meager share of the goods of the world. Two recent J u d a h Wolfson Torah teacher, a teacher deaths have put the subject before us in dramatic in 1915 • with a great love for teachfashion. ing and a love for his students in classrooms that What can we do for the neglected children, the- were lively and full of learning. sick, the deprived, the seriously unfed people of the While he gave his students a pride in their world? Judaism, Wolfson also introduced them to the creThe whole prophetic tradition of the Bible and ative and secular world of the arts, ballet and the more practical rabbinic tradition of Jews music during his tenure here from 1915 to 1952. throughout the ages do not call on us for theologiWolfson was an energetic and lively man and cal belief, but for active concern, for serious person- highly principled, who established Omaha's Jewish al involvement. This is repentance for our time. National Fund and even, organized an anti-Nazi protest while many, others were still afraid. He was an ardent Zionist and a friend of Golda Meir and David Ben-Gurion. Above all, Yehuda Leib (Wolfson's Hebrew name) was a prominent educator and scholar, lecturer, pioneering Zionist and worker for the. state of Israel, More than that, he was a teacher even in the way* he lived his 106 years. May the memory of the way he lived continue to teach us, his pupils and his admirers. May his memory be for a blessing.
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Due to the upcoming Jewish holidays and the closing of the Jewish Press office on Sukkot and Simchat Torah, deadlines for ads, copy and photos for issues in October is noon, as follows: Issue: Deadline date: October 17 Wednesday, October 8 October 24 • Tuesday, October 14 October 31 Tuesday, October 21 The JeWlsfi' Press office will be closed on Oct. 16-17 and Oct. 23-24. All photos may-be picked up one week after publication or may be returned by mail, if submitted with a stamped, self-addressed envelope. For more information, call 334-6448.
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Member of the Union of American .Hebrew Congregations 7023 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68132 556-6536 FRIDAY: Tot Shabbat Service, 7 p.m. A short service of song and prayer, followed by cookies and juice, will be held for toddlers through children in the primary grades and their families. Shabbat Shuva service, 8 p.m. Rabbi Azriel, Rabbi Stiel and Hazzan Contzius will'officiate. Josh Zweiback, rabbinical student at Hebrew Union College, will giyfe the D'yar Torah.' ' The Oneg Shabbat'will be sponsored by Natha and John Waldbaum in honor of their 15th anniversary. : • • ' - . ' SATURDAY: Shabbat service, 10:30 a.m. Simcha B'Shabbat-an informal Shabbat service that includes study and discussion of Jewish texts. Tashlich, following services. SUNDAY: Rabbi Azriel, Rabbi Stiel and Hazzan Contzius will conduct a Memorial Service at Temple Israel Cemetery, 6412 N. 42nd St., 1p.m. YOMKD7PUR Friday, Oct. .10: First service, 6:15 pan.; second service 8:30 pan. Saturday, Oct. 11: Morning service, 10 a.m., followed by panel discussion; Young Children's service, l:30-2p.m.; Family Youth service, 2:15-3:15 p.m.; Afternoon service, 3:30 p.m.; Yizkor and Neilah service, 4:45 pan. ADULT EDUCATION Wednesday, Oct. 8: Adult B'nai Mitzvah class, 10 a.m. -noon. Thursday, Oct. 9 -- Rabbi Azriel will teach "Israel at 50-Midlife Crisis," from 9:30-lla.m.; "Beyond Midrash," led by Don Schwartz, 7:308:30p.m. ; / SUKKOT FAMILY SERVICE & 'BOX DINNER' * A'Sukkbf Family service'-wiHbe'held'Wednesday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m. Bring the family at 6 p.m^ to make your own Sukkah decorations, followed by Bring your own dinner. Drinks will be provided. RSVP to the Temple office, 556-6536, by Monday, Oct. 13.
Member of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America 1502 No. 52nd St., Omaha, NE 68104 556-6288 Services conducted by Rabbi Howard Kutner. Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat Service," 6:45 pan. SATURDAYS Services start at 8:45 a.m.; Little People's Service, 10:15-11:15 aan. ; Jr. Congregation is at 10:30 a.m. Mussar class with Rabbi Kutner, 6:05 p.m. at the synagogue; Mincha, 6:35 p.m., followed by Shalosh Seudot, Ma'ariv. and Havdalah. ' > SUNDAY: Fast of Gedaliah begins at 6:13 aan. Morning service at 8:30 a.m.; Mincha at 6:35 p.m. Fast ends at 7:34 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Services at 6:30 a.m. and 6:40 p.m. FRIDAY, OCT. 10: Morning service, 6:45 a.m. Mincha is at 2 p.m. Kol Nidre Service begins at 6:35 p.m. SATURDAY, OCT. 11: Morning service, 8:30 a.m.; Torah reading, 11 aan^ sermon, 11:45 aanj yizkor, 12:15 p.m.; Mincha, 4:45 p.m.; Neilah, 6 p.m.; fast ends, 7:31 p.m. Break-the-fast is by reservation only. Call the synagogue office, 5566288; cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children; no charge for children under two.
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CONGREGATION B'NAI JESHURUN SOUTH STREET TEMPLE Member of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations 2061 S. 20th S t Lincoln, NE 68502-2797 435-8004 l
Services officiated by Cantor Michael Weisser. FRIDAY, services 7:45 p.m. YOMKD?PUR FRIDAY, OCT. 10: Kol Nidre services, 8 p.m. SATURDAY, Oct. 11: Morning service,. 10 aan.; children's service, 2 p.m.; afternoon, memorial and concluding services, 3:30 p.m.
Member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism B'NAI ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE 3219 Sheridan Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68502 618MynsterSt, 423-8569 Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503 322-4705 Services are conducted by Rabbi Stanley M. E-MADL: docjeb@juno.com Rosenbaum. ROSHHASHANAH FRIDAY: no services FRIDAY, Oct. 3: YOMKEPPUR Morning services, 9 aan.; Junior Congregation, FRIDAY, OCT. 10: Kol Nidre service, 7:45 pan. 11 am.; Mincha/Ma'ariv (Shabbat), 7 pan. with Dr. Michael Yablonski officiating, Dr. YOMKEPPUR Bleicher speaking, Debbie Greenblatt performing. FRIDAY, Oct. 10: Kol Nidrei, 6:30 pan. SATURDAY, OCT. 11: Morning service, SATURDAY, Oct. 11: Morning service, 9 a.m.; Junior Congregation, 11 aan.; Mincha/Neilah/Ma'- . 10 aan, with Mike Liddy speaking on "Spirituality in the Computer Age;" concluding and memorial ariv/Shofar blowing, 5 p.m. service, 5:30 p.m., followed by Break-the Fast.
BEYT SHALOM An Affiliate of the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation P.O. Box 241130, Omaha, NE 68124-5130 758-9233 http://www.omahafreenet.org/beytshal FRIDAY:- Kabbalat Shabbat services every Friday night at 7:30 p.m. at 3012 S. 119th St., Omaha. '.' • . Religious School classes held at the Jewish Community Center on Sundays from 10 a.m.noon for all grades, and on T u e s d a y s from 4-6 p.m. for grades four and'higher. Call Dr. Marty Rosenberg at 390-9062 for placement. YOMKIPPUR Friday, Oct. 10: Rabbi Lisa Freitag will officiate at all services. Kol Nidre, 7:30 p.m., includes a musical perfonnace.
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ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME SATURDAY: Services, led by Don Schwartz, start at 9 a.m. YOMKD?PUR FRIDAY, OCT. 10: Kol Nidre, 7 p.m. SATURDAY, OCT. l i : Morning service, 9 a.m., followed by Yizkor; Mincha and Neilah, 6:45 p.m.
CHABAD HOUSE An Affiliate of the Worldwide Chabad-Lubavitch Movement 11923 Pacific, Omaha, NE 68144 697-1124 E-MAIL-chabad@aol.com SATURDAY: Davening starts at 9:30 a.m., followed by ICiddish; Mincha-Ma'ariv, 6:45 p.m. SUNDAY: Fast of Gedaliah, morning service, 9 a.m.; kapparot service, 5 p.m. YOMKIPPUR FRIDAY, OCT. 10: Kol Nidro, 6:80 pan. SATURDAY, OCT. 11: Morning service, 0 cm.; Mincha-Kllah eorvico, 6:30 p.m.
BETH ELSYNAGOGUE Member of United Synagogues of Conservative Judaism 14506 California, Omaha, NE 68154 492-8550 WEB--http://oinahafreenet.org/bethel. Office fice Hours: Monday through Thurs;day;,;9.L8,:in. to 5 p.m.; Friday, y, 9 a.m. to 4'p.m.„••';•'^r^SfSij. 4 Services ervices are conducted ;;by/.^afei;fa y/ rtil^)riazen and Cantor Emil Berkovits;*-Jri • FRHMY: Services; !6p.in;5i: SATURDAY: Services, f9:30 lowing service^;.;Sittei se^viGe; 10 a.m.; Story, Time-first imdjthiiSd Sjjaturdaytfit l Ktantanr-second and-fourjh Saturday' at Minha-Ma'ariV1 andHaydaiah service^^j§fl SUNDAY:'Services;J9 a-jflrf* ^ Jss^. Memorial service,;)Betlj El Ceme'tery,"SffliraM to
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Belzer Chai r at Crejghton ^ 1 brings family. tog€rt|i|r ^ 1| ""'By KlarylFellmah was evident,tiirougho^tjthe,recent n j y l S lishing the Dr. Oscar S.' Bej/er iEndovyed ChaS- ia Dentist^ ,at Creighton IJi)iversi1y. ' •• " , • s j; . From'tfeiomentwiieri'the colorful-processional of university dignataries entered thB: room^unifil the closing ceremony, the spirit, warmth anddigni-, ly of the event was Tiniqiie in its tribute to^Belzer, his son, Jerry, and his wife," the former* Ruth Frisch. Belzer's niece, Eunice Denenberg, spoke graciously, and two of her children, Debbie Denenberg of New York and Dr. Steve Denenberg of Omaha, sang a song of thanksgiving'in Hebrew and English, accompanied by Tuffy Epstein on clarinet. Dr. Belzer came to the United States in 1921, dreamed of becoming a dentist and graduated from Creighton's School of Dentistry in 1928. He practiced in the Omaha Medical Arts Building until moving to California with his wife in 1954. All who were present at the ceremony and reception will long remember the spirit, the expression of gratitude by the university president, Rev. Michael G. Morrison, S.J., and the final emotional blessing by Rabbi Myer S. Kripke. . Creighton will be linked to quality education in dentistry for generations to come,- thanks to Jerry Belzer, son of Oscar. .
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Life on Diskin Street by Harry Allen
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Main problems confronting Israel by Carl Alpert
HAIFA - Each year at this time, in hand and the demand by Reform and Toward the end of the last move- world and the rest of us. Our experiences here have been the reflective spirit of Yom Kippur, Conservative elements for freedom to meat, of Hayden's Farewell.Symj.. pTiony," one by one/each'player 'took*ta^iy4>ulfilling. The opportunity to we look ahead to the coming 12 practice their tenets has exacerbated the candle from his music stand and study Jewish texts in this atmos- months and contemplate the 12 major the situation. Further confrontations left the stage until the last player phere with some exceptional schol- problems which Israel will be called may be expected on many fronts, one of the prices to be paid may be relations plSyed; & last note--and the sym- ars is a rare opportunity. My own upon to face. The lists change each year. Some between Diaspora Jewry and Israel. phony ended. A decade has now work with the PEF-Israel Endow6. Relations with the JLfL Fundpassed since Annie and I played the ment Fund has taken Annie and me problems, fortunately, disappear; othlast. note, of: a wonderful symphony of the length and breadth of the coun- ers are perennials but may rate high- amentally . friendly to Israel, living in Lincoln, NE, and journeyed try, evaluating more than 150 vol- er or lower from year to year. The fol- Washington has put its reputation on lowing will be Israel's major concerns the line in efforts to broker a peace unteer projects. 8,000 miles to live out our dream. here. Failure to. achieve this could lead Life cannot always be lived on a for. the coming year: : I- do-iiot' like to1 write of personal matters in a column; but the end of high, so there are evenings at times., .- 1. Relations with the Palestinians. : to American pressures o^Israel.. ,. ..n 10 years seemed an appropriate time when lousy Israeli television takes This •involves efforts to normalize ' k. Jerusalem. Within trie .overall situ- ' to briefly review our lives on Diskin over, but there are also evenings security, political and economic rela- ation, Israel's capital plays a distinctive role. Palestinian demands for political Street in Jerusalem, Ir HaKodesh, with new and interesting friends, tions, between us. Can agreement be reached with rights and Israel's insistence that it concerts, lectures and presentations ih h h > i t Arafat on further withdrawal? To has a natural right to determine new i If lif&hVNebraska had a clam,' like ..without end. The excitement of h'ving in Israel, what extent will some Jewish settle- housing policies, promise this problem a Brahms'lullaby, life in Israelis like i j y , played by the of being part of building a new soci- ments, be affected? No less important, will continue to occupy headlines. 8. State of the Economy. Considering what happens if Arafat is replaced by the political battering to which it has fundamentalist extremists? 2. Terrorism. Whether encouraged been subjected, the national economy is " is a country in gloriouflglebration. • £**&$}$& and, process and in each . by Arafat or not, terrorism against not in a bad state. However, growing i Lifef$!p has bSen|;nfe|M^ re rety excitingmbre oiizii'especially in Israel, Person's small way, Israel may be expected to continue. deficits, the decline in tourism and we have the excite- Retaliation by Israel, by closures or slowdown in privatization of governtfiairtfull,fulfilling does one ment of trying to military action, will obviously keep ment companies, accompanied by the area in a state of turmoil and uncertainies on the peace front, could ', •';' shape the future. optimistic, more often This is especially so for those of us delay or disrupt normalization. What have a deleterious effect. than gloomy. But each of these emo9. Role of the. Histadrut. Related to tions are magnified in Israel, as one's who are Conservative or Reform is the alternative? 3. The' Lebanese Front. The problem the above is the attitude pf the Labor personal mood is so intensely bound Jews, when with each passing day, up in "the mood of the country itself. more effort is required of us: Being is not with the Lebanese government Federation. Wounded in its,internal These past 10 years have seen the pummeled at the Wall on Tisha b'Av but with the hostile Syria which occu- structure and facing bankruptcy, the country on an emotional roller-coast- was scary, but it was also exciting to pies and controls the country, and Histadrut seeks to reassert on the labor er and we have been part of the ride. participate in the encounter. Being with the Hizbullah extremists, oper- front by calling national strikes which Optimism-the nadir was,the sign- able to help and willing to man the ating large numbers of franchise, who . paralyze the nation - this in the name ing of the agreement on the White barricades at age 75 does help the see to it that the northern border is of workers' rights, but oblivious to the damage caused to the economy. kept on fire. House lawn; the country was euphor- flow of adrenaline. 10. Foreign Labor.1 Israel's economy 4. Internal political tensions. There So after 10 years, life in Israel has ic with more than 70% approyirig-had its truly wonderful moments are strains within the government requires large numbers of working • skeptical, but approving. : Gloomy—the venality of the. reli- and its times of disenchantment, coalition and constant hammering by hands to perform tasks which Israelis gious right wing which culminated in even despair. Would we take our a persistent opposition,* aided and are unable or unwilling to undertake. the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin. candle from the stand and end the abetted by a cooperative media. In the past, Palestinians filled this That tragic episode and its conse- Nebraska symphony over again Factors such as these are not con- void, but long term closures and fear of ducive to maintenance of a stable gov- terrorists have affected this supply. quences remain with us all. And knowing what we know now? Today, there are said to be more than a ernment. ; there is gloom as well at the deepen- Absolutely. quarter of a million foreign laborers L'Shana Tova to all our friends. 5. Religious tensions. The political ing schism between the Orthodox power of the haredi parties on the one (Continued on page 5)
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The compromise saved Netanyahu from having to veteran activists Theodore Mann and Robert Lifton, have spoken out more assertively than ever forcibly remove the families, a politically volatile •,,,,.'. (, Graduate jt^moloj»is| before in favor of a vigorous effort by Washington step given threats from right-wing members of 9107 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 320 ' to push both. Israelis and Palestinians back to Netanyahu's coalition that such an action would JJcverly Hills, California 90210 - bring down the government. negotiations. 888»489»4545 • Fax 310«278«544%>4<j" ! But Palestinian Authority officials condemned There was a clear implication of a recent letter Member of West Coast Diamond Club > sent to Albright by this jgroup: Washington should the compromise and a former Palestinian resident | Estate Jewelers Association of America--* ™ * j of the building came forward to counter Moskowitz. pressure Israel as well as the Palestinians. American Gem Trade Association « » " ? L • The recent letter issued by a group of prominent * As-yet unnamed Arab millionaires are said to il i be mirroring the Moskowitz-style involvement by American Jewish doves can be seen, to a certain actively planning to purchase choice real estate in extent, as a counterweight to Moskowitz, who finds strong support among the relatively small but Jewish-populated western Jerusalem. Caring Professionals According to Dr. Ahmed Tibi, a top aide to intensely motivated Orthodox community in the Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat, United States. Mann, Lifton and the other 38 signatories who one such property is a centrally located office • issued their letter to coincide with Albright's recent tower. Moskowitz is not the only — and certainly not the first attempt at peacemaking in the region, intend first - wealthy foreign supporter of right-wing to "educate" the Clinton administration about the diversity of views on -Israeli-Palestinian peace causes in Israel and the territories. Gush Emunim, the largely Orthodox settler within the American Jewish community. Dealing with everyday life can put stress on family members. Palestinians, meanwhile, have long been envious movement that grew up in the 1970s, was always Learn to cope and lead a rewarding happy We ^, active in raising funds abroad. Cyril Stein, 4he of Israel's ability to mobilize the Diaspora. : •Confidential Fund raising for Palestinian causes has never British Jewish tycoon, is one of several noted phil• Adolescent/Child Specialist anthropists that has been associated with Gush seemed to tap into the substantial wealth of the •Stress Management •An»ety/Depress»n Palestinian community abroad, let alone the wider Emunim. • Sexual Concerns-Eating Disorders „ IITH , Further to the right, the late Rabbi Meir Kahane Arab and Muslim communities. •Grlel/Loss Counseling '. " „ y ' "• ForABetter ] •ChiM&AdultVictimsolSexualAbuse But that may be changing. The heightened readidrew virtually all of his material support from •Career, Educational & Psychological Testing Tomorrow ness of Palestinians abroad to take specific and outspoken political positions may serve as a cataLicensed Caring Professionals 339*7991 "': Trained To Crea/oBea/Chanjo With lyst for fund-raising efforts among them. Individuals'Couples-Groups''Families According to Tibi, individual Palestinian philanTo the Editor: thropists are taking responsibility in advancing A recent Omaha World-Herald article mentions their side's position in the stalled peace process. that the relatives of an accidental airplane crash A century ago, when Zionism began, Jewish setwill receive $110 million each. It occurs to me that tiers raised funds abroad to buy land in Israel from the victims of suicide bombs in Israel should get at absentee Arab landlords. Now, with the Jewish tac6550 South 84th Street, Suite 300 least that much and perhaps double, since it is a tics, at least among those on the right, fundamendeliberate killing. tally unchanged, the modern-day equivalents of the Israel collects taxes from Arabs for Arafat and it Arab absentee landlords may be shedding their seems reasonable to me for Israel to withhold from passivity and learning from the Jews how to use that tax money for compensation for those killed. their wealth to influence the course of events in the That would give Arafat (and the U.S. government) Middle East. some incentive to stop such bombings. I would still prefer the retaking of land since it should increase Israel's security, but perhaps chargingthe Arabs" for the bombings is easier and Lynne M. Popp, perhaps almost as effective in stopping them. M.S.inL.D. Nothing else has stopped the recent terrorist Learning Disability attacks. And we have seen enough suicide bombers. 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GITNICKflttJIPER Andrea Lynn Gitnick and Bradley Dean Kuiper, former residents of Omaha, were married Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Embassy iy. Suites Hotel in the y Old Market. Judge Gitnick officiated. The bride, daughter of retired District Court Judge Jerry M. Gitnick and Saranne Gitnick of Scottsdale, AZ,-: formerly of Omaha, iS'a seiiior buyer arid merchandiser for • Lakeshore Learning Materials & Toys to Grow On Corporation in Carson, CA. She graduated summa cum.laude from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, where she was a member of Golden Key, Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Eta Sigma, and Kappa Omicron Nu Honoraries. She is the granddaughter of Ann Gitnick Hahn of Omaha and the late Nathan Gitnick and Ethelyn & Lawrence Simon of Piedmont, CA, and the late Loyal George Kaplan. , The groom, son of Richard and Eileen Kuiper of Omaha, is enrolled in the journeyman apprentice.; SfflCIWORSHENBAUM Alicia E. Stuck of Hollywood, FL, and Larry J. ship program through the State of California and Kirshenbaum of Abehtiira,\ FL, will be married is a carpenter for Kiewit-Shea Construction in Los Angeles.. Nov. 9 at the Grand .He is the grandson of Roberta Kuiper of Omaha Floridian Resort at Walt and the late Carl Kuiper and Helen Heldt, also of Disney World Omaha, and the late Edgar Heldt. Orlando, FL. Nann Horton, sister of the bride, was matron of Ms. Shick, daughter of honor. Other attendants were Margo Cohen, Dr. Herbert and Rolla Phyllis Calza, Vicki Kuiper and Elena Kuiper. Shick of Hollywood, is an Scott Streiff was best man. Ushers and groomsattorney for Carlton men included Scott Kuiper, Brian Jessen, Brian Fields. She received a Klare, Richard Helbling, Dan Horton, John Mack bachelor's degree from and Andrew Cohen. the University of Arizona Following a honeymoon in Maui and Kauai, the in Tucson, where she couple live in Redondo Beach, CA. was a member of Alpha. Epsilon Phi. sorority. She... CORRECTIONS received a law degree from the University of Barbara Forbes and Jonathan Lyons will be Miami. . ' Mr. Kirshenbaum, son of Kevee and Joan married June 1, 1998, not! July 7 as previously Kirshenbaum of Omaha, is an EDI analyst with reported. Deborah Cohen and Marly Roos will be married Restaura,n,t;.Service8, Inc.;-in Coral Gables, FL. He is ia graduate of the University of Arizona, where Nov. 8,1997, not 1998. The Jewish Press regrets the errors. he was a member of Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity. He received a master's degree from the University of NebrasEa at Omaha. HOPKENS/MOGEL Mr. and Mrs. James Hopkins of Greenville, S.C., announce the engagement of their daughter, Leslie Njcole, to Todd Jason MogiJ, son, of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mogil. Ms. Hopkins is an Account Manager for Kastle Systems in Houston! She graduated from t h e University of Texas in "Austin, where she was ai member of 1 Kappa: Delta sorority.'.•'•! • She is the granddaughr , teriofiiayerne Hopkins f.i if of Mobile,/AL. • - ; •'•'•• Relationship Manager for the Bank oftMovaiScbtia in Houston. ;He graduated from the Univ6r.8ityi<)f Texa$^iwherehe was a member of Sigma;Alpha.Mu fraternity.,He received an MBA from; Ijhe. University of Houston. .•'••:•' •<,'•:.-• He.is;t}ie:grandson of Ethel Mogil of Omaha. . • ,1 wedding is planned at the Omni
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The Rabbi Sidney H, Brooks Lectureship scheduled
Former Omahan Sharon Monsky, chairman and founder of the Scleroderma Research Foundation, was honored recently by the BrownellTalbot Alumni Association. She has raised more than $4,5 million for research for this life-threatening disease. She currently lives in California with her husband, Mark Scher, and three children, Max, 12; Samantha, 8; and Montana, 6. .
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The Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks Lecture will be held Monday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m., at UNO's William H. Thompson Alumni Center. This endowed lecturership was established in 1994 and is. located in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at the University of. Nebraska at Omaha. It was contributed by friends, Omaha Steaks International, owned by Alan colleagues and students of Rabbi Brooks through Simon, Fred Simon and Steve Simon, was fea- charitable donations to the University of Nebraska : . tured in a recent segment of NBC Nightly News. at Omaha Foundation: Rabbi Brooks taught: Religious' Studies at UNO Bruce Simon was quoted in the show, "Omaha Steaks is always looking for people with good val- through much of the 1960s and 1970s, and through his efforts, Judaic Studies was established at the ues and a strong work ethic to join our team." .
appearance in the award-winning documentaries The Shroud of Turin (CBS), The Jesus Papyrus (Discovery), The Body in Question (BBC) and Who Killed Jesus? (BBC). As Chief Anthropologist of the Antiquities Authority of Israel, he is skilled in many sub disciplines of medicine and anthropology and trained in the Rabbi Brooks United States and Israel. University.. • . •• '•'/-;.'.• . . . : . . : - . . . , , , • . - . . . „ . . , • ' . . . . . He is a native mid-westerner who is a popular This year's lecturer is Joseph Zias, Chief lecturer on college campuses in the United States. • Former Omahan James Abrams, a labor and employment attorney in Denver, testified recently Anthropologist of the Antiquities Authority of His work on human skeletal remains from the : before the Committee on Education and the Israel in Jerusalem. The-topic is "Learning from Roman period in Israel has been published in schol- ' arly journals world-wide and he is considered one Workforce, Subcommittee on Workforce Protection the Dead: From Ancient Egypt to Ancient Israel." The lecture is scheduled in connection with the of the world's leading experts'in ancient medical: of the U.S. House of Representatives. opening of the new exhibition at the University of history, having written on subjects as diverse as ' A former staff member of the Occupational Safety Nebraska at Omaha's Biblical Archaeology brain surgery, cranial tumors, arthritis, osteoporoand Health Administration, Abrams' testimony Museum, sis, homeopathy, dentistry and DNA in the ancient : concerned government reforms to the OSHA Act. , Zias is one of the most well-known scholars near east. • . ' . •'•.'... Harold M. Maurer, M.D., is the primary recipi- involved in the study of ancient bones in Israel and • The lecture is free and open to the public, and at the Alumni Center. ''"''!: . ent of a $639,000 grant received by the University is familiar to American TV viewers because of his parking is available ' i : < -' ";;j::'l!Jil!i of Nebraska Medical Center to study the treatment and biological characteristics of a rare cancer in young people, rhabomyosarcoma. - Dr. Maurer is dean of the College of Medicine. The grant is from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute. UNMC has also created the Center for Neurovirology and Neurodegenerative Disorders Statement of Ownership with Creigh ton University and the University of Management and Circulation 1. Publcatlon Tkte Ja«Uh Proa Nebraska at Omaha. , 2. PubDcatlcn Noj 275&20' 0.1*9-15-37 . : The new center, which combines clinical arid 3.4. FTIm Inui Fmwray: WnUy eo FHd« 5. No. of u M Publhhtd Annuls 5 2 basic research efforts in diseases of the brain, such 6. AnnualkSubaalpuonRata: $26 CompktoMaiingAddralof KnnmOfflcv'of as-AIDS and Alzheimer's, will be headed by Dr. 7.PubOcalkn: 333 South U2nd MM,' Omaha, v U1SU19S. U2J3t«44>. Howard 6eiidIemen,"0NM£! prbfessorinpatHol- NE 1 Complata Haling Addraaaof Haidquartart or Butlnosi OHIca ol PubBaNr. Sam. ogy and microbiology, medicine and the Eppley Carnal 9; FuU NamM «nd CompMa MaUAf AddriaaM Publlahar. Editor, and Manning EoHon Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied olPublthar. J n U i Fadoratlon ol Omaha. » 1 So. A 132nd S t , Omih.. NE 6J1M-219S. UlUr. Diseases. Carol Katontiwama. Managlni EAortlaumn :
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The United Israel Appeal (UIA) has elected Rabbi Daniel It. Allen of South Orange, NJ, as Executive Vice-chairman arid Chief Professional Officer. ' The son of Annie, and Harry Allen of Lincoln and Jerusalem, Rabbi Allen has served in other executive positions for UIA and is a member of the CCAR, the Rabbinical Assembly and the Rabbinic Cabinet of the United Jewish Appeal. He holds a B.A. from UNL and an M.A. from Hebrew Union College where he was ordained as a rabbi. The UIA provides, supervises and administers funds raised by UJA/Federation campaigns in the United States for the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) and secures and monitors grant funds from the U.S. government for the immigration and absorption effort of Jewish refugees to Israel. , Bryan Greenberg, son of Carl and Denny Greenberg of S t Louis, formerly of Omaha, had a role in the season premiere of Law and Order. He is a sophomore at NYU. Jeff Gordman and Todd Simon are among 34 corporate achievers honored by the Midlands Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for their contributions to their professions and their community. .
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Y.E.S. Let's celebrate Rosh Hashanah at the Y.E.S. annual Jewish New Year's Party on Monday at the JCC. At 11 a.m., enjoy hors d'oeuvres in room 10. At noon, a holiday feast will be served in the auditorium. Following lunch, Joe Taylor will perform. Maj Jongg Club will meet Wednesday, Oct. 8, in room 5. For information, call Charlotte Kaplan at 551-5658. WALK-IN, DROP-EM Members will meet Thursday at the JCC. English Class starts at 10 a.m.; exercise at 10:15, and bingo at 10:30. Bring a dairy sack lunch to eat at 11:30. At noon, come enjoy the movie "Shine" in the Blumkin Home auditorium. Popcorn will be served.
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VISIONS Reminder: Visions board meeting is Thursday, Oct. 9, 9:30 a.m., in room 5. Deadline for reservations is Oct. 6 for the Western Caribbean Trip with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines on Jan. 18,1998. Price includes all port charges and taxes, air from Omaha, cancellation insurance, all transportation and an overnight stay in Miami preceding cruise. Space is limited. Mail reservation form with deposit of $250 per person to Sam and Rosaline Epstein, 9205 Western, #325, Omaha, NE 68114. Questions concerning trip, call a Martha Lerner Travel Connection Consultant at (H) 895-6223 in the evenings, or Maggie Conti at 334-6521. Make check payable to Jewish Senior Services.
Human Resource Development Committee offers leadership seminar ~ by Pam Monsky Federation Communications Director
The Jewish Federation of Omaha's Human Resource Development committee is offering a free Jewish Leadership Development workshop for all Omaha Jewish organizations and synagogues to be held Monday, Oct. 13, 7-9:30 p.m., at One Pacific Place Clubhouse. HRD committee chairperson Margo Riekes said, "This workshop is a direct, result of the Federation's strategic planning process. What we found in our research is that leadership, development was identified by local organization leadership as having the highest priority. Our goal is to offer professional guidance to anyone interested in improving their leadership skills." ' The program will focus on board orientation and BREADBREAKERS development. Other sessions are being planned. B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers will meet Wednesday Pamela J. Acuff, a. Human Resource Development at noon at Highland Country Club, according to professional, will lead the workshop. Steve Riekes. Todd Ephraim, Director of Jewish Federation Interim Executive Director Jan Family Service, will speak. • Perelman said, "This is a unique opportunity that Cost is $7.75 and the program is open to the com- costs nothing but your interest and time. The munity. Federation is proud to invest in organizations because to do so, ensures that our Jewish commuTHIRTY-NINE FOREVER nity will remain productive; vital and cohesive. We The October activity will be lunch at the Lied encourage every organization to be represented at Conference Center in Nebraska City on Sunday, the workshop." Oct. 5, at noon. A tour of the special places of interOther responsibilities of the HRD Committee include marketing Jewish Omaha, developing new est in this historical town will follow. For information and reservations, call Maxine leadership, getting more involvement from our members and overseeing the evaluation of Noodell at 493-7483. Federation directors. •••' Members of the HRD Committee, in addition to BETH ISRAEL SISTERHOOD Beth Israel Sisterhood's monthly luncheon meet- Chairman Margo Riekes, are: Cantor Emil ing will be held Tuesday, Oct. 14,12:30 p.m., in the Berkovits, Joyce Cohen, Marcy Cotton, Eunice Denenberg, Rob Goodman, Joanie Jacobson, Karin synagogue social hall. ' ,. Rabbi Kutner will present a program on "From Levine and Rabbi Debbie Stiel. For more information, call 334-6431. . • "•-.•< Lulav and Esrog to Torahs arid Dancing. . .It's Sukkot and Simchat Tomb/" .... .. If your "caller" has been unable to reach you, What's!nev^'in1lije"s|icli:if, please call Bernice Cohen at 558-3423. Non-members are also invited. New novels at the Jewish Federation Library A Jewish Mother From Berlin, and Susanna, by Gertrud Kolmar, presents an unforgettable portrait of two women who desperately set out to find Oadtirners/YES their sense of place in war-torn Berlin. Set against the backdrop of a city and country filled with antiSemitism, both novels foreshadow the devastation - If Scam Sam, that perpetrator of frauds and of the Holocaust and powerlessness in the fight others of his ilk, believe Oldtimers and Young against evil. Energetic Seniors are easy targets of swindlers, The First Stone, by John Briley, brings a susthey are in for a quick surprise. They'll get boot- penseful plot in which Lisa Cooker, a Jewished further than one of Go Big Red's players can American woman is recruited by the Israeli secret kick a football. ' service to seduce and marry a rich Saudi. As lisa At the last Early Bird talk show, two major con- grows to love her enemy husband, she is torn apart cerns directed at senior- citizens were tackled: when the moment of truth comes and she has to telephone scams and fraudulent sweepstakes. choose between betraying her husband or her counUnfortunately, they are more and more being try. ... . - ... : • :;. . . . associated with older adults who are the most The Nylon Hand of God, by Steven Hartov, targeted of all Americans when it comes to these takes, us into the authentic world of terror and meshuggeneh extortions. counter terror, espionage and double-cross. With Various schemes in how the crooks entice the its twists and turns,: double agents and desperate unexpected victims to withdraw money from operators, this gripping tale" draws us into a shadtheir bank accounts were explained and what to ow war set against a backdrop of ancient conflicts do when confronted with such a bizarre situation. and new alliances. From New York to Washington, CALLTHECOPS! D.C., to Casablanca and the wastelands of the Many sweepstakes appear to promise a large Algerian Sahara, and hurtles onward to an excitprize if the individual sends in money for a ing climax. "delivery charge" or other fees. A legitimate comMemory, of,the Forest, by Charles T. Powers, is pany may require a label or box top but not gelt. a haunting story of a murder and the impact it Another topic of keen interest raised ques- brings on the community. Laszek is a young farmer tions about whether state licensing laws deal. trying to piece together the puzzling circumstances adequately with older drivers. Should they be surrounding the death of a yourig distillery worker. required to renew their license every two years What Laszek finds are the larger.forces,.including instead of every four years? Society is aging. ancient prejudices and blood feuda,that are behind More people over 80 and even over 90 are driving. this surprising mystery, . It is a wajj' of maintaining their independence. Benjamin's Crossing, by Jay Parini, is a ficOthers shouldn't'drive ever again-a painful deci- tionalized account of the life of Walter, Benjamin, sion but there is a time to leave the driving to one of this, century's most brilliant thinkers, as he someone else. flees across a nightmarish Europe to escape the Following lunch, we were entertained by a Nazis. This is a humorous, profound and affecting vocal duo, Dorothy and Gene Todd. novel of ideas. •.•'.'. •••.'•' la sick bay are Meyer Ferer, Al Fox and Robert What lifts this book high above most historical Cohn at Methodist; Esther Siref at Clarkson. novels is Jay Parini's remarkable ability to enter • ! Shana Tova the minds of his characters.
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Although he doesn't hear as well as he did when has served so many of our family members and he was younger, two of Leo Meyerson's greatest friends. It's important that they get the best care," interests in life — operating a ham radio and play- continued Meyerson. That led to the establishment ing the piano — depend on his ability to hear. of a charitable remainder trust with The Foundation of the Jewish In May of this year, i - •~ Federation in September, Meyerson was awarded _ 1995. "The money is used the "Amateur of the locally and it is for the benYear" award at the efit of people we care Dayton Hamvention, one about," he said. of the oldest and.largest amateur radio convenHalf the assets of the tions in the world. Meyersons' charitable trust According to an article in is invested in tax-free the wireless association's municipal bonds to give the journal,. Meyerson is "one fund stability, and the of the last living radio other half is invested in manufacturing pioneers." stocks or stock funds to proA ham operator for 69 mote both income and capiyears, Meyerson's intertal appreciation. The ultiest in radio turned on at mate beneficiary of the the age of nine, when a trust will be the Jewish guest speaker at his Federation for the use and school described the r"' benefit of the Blumkin value of wireless and the ( — Home. The principal will be /stations,(that would soon retained as a permanent Leo and Helen Meyerson i be scattering programs across the nation. endowment. The interest will be used to provide / Born in South Omaha, Meyerson moved with his programming, services, equipment, and supplies I family to Council Bluffs in 1919 where his father for the entertainment, enjoyment, and comfort of owned-a grocery store. Just,,prior to marrying Blumkin Home residents. Helen Wolinsky of St. Joseph, MO, in 1933, Leo's The Meyersons are entitled to a charitable father urged him to open his own business, The income tax deduction for up to 50 percent of their Madison Avenue Grocery Store, which was forced adjusted gross income with a five-year carryover. to close in 1935 due to loss of the lease. A charitable remainder trust must provide that "This turned put to be a turning point in my life," each year at least five percent W the value of the Meyerson stated: Although his father wanted him trust assets be paid to the beneficiary named in the to start a chain of grocery stores, Leo wanted to trust agreement. .When the individual benefits teropen a radio store. His father lent him $1,000 with minate, everything left in the trust passes to the the stipulation that when the money was gone, Leo charitable organization—in this case—the Blumkin H o m e . , : -' . ' . . .•:.-.- • ';• -.. -• • ' -' •.••. , would go into business with his father. .- •-;-: ••.•.•;.••.•-.-• Meyerson opened Wholesale Radio Laboratory Sheldon Bernstein, Endowment Director of The and by 1941, it was growing rapidly. During World Foundation, explained that "if appreciated property War II, he manufactured radio quartz crystals that such as securities or real estate is used to fund a were bought by the government to use in airplanes charitable remainder trust, capital gains tax can be and. tanks. "We became one of the largest crystal avoided and, within limitations, a charitable deducmanufacturers in the country," he said. tion calculated at the fair market value is availAt the end of the war, Meyerson sold his interest able." in the crystal company and focused his attention on Impressed with "the wonderful care people World Radio, a mail-order company. "We hit our receive at the Blumkin Home," the Meyersons want peak around 1956 or 1957," he recalled. "We were a to help perpetuate "the outstanding environment very successful amateur radio distributor and man- that's been created there." Meyerson encouraged ufacturer and became one of the largest—if not the others to consider setting up funds with The largest—in the United States." World Radio had an Federation Foundation. "I think the trust is an international reputation with accounts in every ideal way to be able to give to a charity." state as well as in Europe, South America, Pakistan and even with King Hussein of Jordan, a radio amateur himself. , In 1952, when Council Bluffs was threatened with the possibility of a flood, Meyerson established a communications system to assist police.. Along with the assistance of some 200 ham operators, they helped protect evacuated homes from Monday-Saturday (Lunch 'til 2 on Sat) looting. ' '•-• Helen Meyerson worked alongside her husband. aBBHBHMM—II— "My wife was. very helpful in getting me started Pancakes • Omelettes • Rissolfo* Salmon Burger • French Toast • Wild Rice w/Artichokes after the war," Leo noted proudly. "She came to work for two weeks and stayed for 20 years." " (402) 334-7172 1259 So. 120th St. The Meyersons' children include Larry and his wife, Ardeen, and Darlynn and her husband, Tcrai Eellman. Six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren complete what Mrs; Meyerson calls her string of "jewels." • ;,: '•••." ' Leo Meyerson retired in 1977: He still plays tennis and, of course, he still operates his horn radios. He was instrumental in setting up a ham radio station at the Jewish Community Center shortly after Ingrown toenalls it opened. Today, the station is used primarily as a Trimming backup for emergencies. your toenalls As a child, Meyerson played the pipe organ at •Taking care of your feet Liberty Theater in Council Bluffs. 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The gift of identity by Maralyn Burr
MISSION Going Home by Gail Veitzer
As a' young child in Chicago, I remember a map of Israel on the bulletin board in my Hebrew school classroom. My teacher spoke about this country with pride, enthusiasm mixed with apprehension and concern. Subconsciously, a seed was planted in my mind about going to see this "promised land." Irv and I always wanted to go to Israel with our kids, Lynn and Tim, but our trip was always postponed. The right time did come when J a n Perelman called and told us of the Summer Family Mission. What were my impressions of Israel and Israelis? The Veitzers, Irv, back left; Gail, front right; I knew Israel was small, but didn't realize it was and son, Tim, back right; visited the Valley of a third the size of Nebraska. I was also surprised to the Lost Communities at Yad Vashem with learn Jerusalem and Tel Aviv are as far apart as their nephew, Irv Blumkin, front left, and his Omaha and Lincoln. I was surprised to see four family: Susie, Jessica and Ryan. countries: Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, What do I see as the future of Israel? I think as we cruised the Red Sea. Israel has a great future, especially in technology. The topography of the country is diversified, from There's now a joint venture between Russia and rocky, sandy dessert to lush forests, from old dingy Israel to change the composition of magnesium, a buildings to restored attractive ones, from stunning metal from the Dead Sea, to metal that will be ancient ruins to beautiful modern structures. lighter than aluminum, but stronger than steel. It is hard to identify anyone as "Jewish," because This could have a strong impact on developing Israel is a melting pot of many nationalities. . commercial products. It's so impressive to see what One of the highlights of our trip was seeing a a little country has accomplished in 50 years. It British detention camp in Atlit and listening to a makes you proud to be Jewish, to identify with a gentleman tell his moving and emotional story of people that has survived thousands of years, in trying to help Jews immigrate to Israel on the ship, spite of many hardships. Exodus. I thank my Hebrew School teacher for planting Another highlight was becoming reacquainted the seed and teaching me enough Hebrew to make with our charming cousin's cousin, Saffa Borsuk, cab drivers laugh. Sharing this trip with my family who, as a young woman, swam/or Israel in the was an emotional experience and becoming "Aunt Maccabiah Games. She told us how excited she was Gail" to my newly extended family on Bus 2 was to see, her teammates at the opening of the Games; special. It took many years to get to Israel, but it she had not seen some of them for 40 years! was worth the wait to "go home!" /
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Maralyn Burr and daughter, Danielle, plant trees during July's Summer Family Mission.
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Terri Zacharia works on the Federation Campaign because she believes in the strength of mishpocha, the family.
No Gift Touches More Lives. 1998 UJA/Federation Campaign , The Jewish Federation of Omaha
Your Campaign Dollars Overseas: JDC (Joint Distribution Committee) The Need in the former Soviet Union: • 200,000 to 300,000 Jews are In need of nourishment and basic social services. • Over 200,000 Jewish elderly live alone with no one to care for them. • Over 250,000 elderly receive monthly pensions which are insufficient for basic food requirements.
What your gift can do: • • • • • •
One food package in the former Soviet Union (FSU) ....$10 Walker for elderly Jew in the FSU. $25 100 meals at a soup kltohen in the FSU...... $180 Annual home care for elderly Jew in FSU ....$180 Annual food subsidy for 15 elderly Jews in FSU $2,500 Meals-on-Wheels for 6 elderly Jews In FSU for 1 year.$2,500
1998 UJA/Federatlon Campaign The Jewish Federation of Omaha