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Omaha's newest organization aims at increasing Jewish education A new trend in Jewish education based on an old idea will be making its debut in Omaha some time next year with the founding of the city's first fulltime kollel, to be called the Omaha Center for Torah Learning (OCTL). The kollel won't be like the one your grandparents knew, founders say. The new breed of kollel is only loosely based on the classic eastern European model in which older, married yeshiva graduates study Talmud among themselves indefinitely, organizers say.
Rabbi Gideon Weitzman Instead, the Omaha kollel, which hopes to emulate a successful year-old program in Kansas City and others elsewhere in the United States, would be an outreach center devoted to improving Jewish literacy for adults through a wide variety of offerings.. "Our goal is to increase the Jewish educational resources . . . by making available a rabbi whose sole purpose is to be a qualified, Judaically educated teacher," Rabbi Morey Schwartz, leader of Overland Park's Beth Israel Abraham and Voliner synagogue and one of the co-founders of the year-old city-wide program, told the Kansas City Jewish Chronicle. "Kansas Citians value Jewish education too much to just rely on our existing educational resources." The Kansas City kollel works handin-glove with a wide range of Jewish institutions throughout that city's metropolitan area. In its first year, the program has exceeded expectations, due largely to the high visibility and charismatic electricity of the married couple brought in from Israel, Rabbi Gideon and Rivka Weitzman. Organizers and supporters in Omaha hope that the privately-funded OCTL will foster scenes like the following ones from Kansas City over the last year:. --Monthly group study sessions with up "to seven different rabbis, plus one-on-one . study sessions between the Orthodox rabbi and any interested rabbinic peers, including a Reform female rabbi: Private, individualized heyruta (partner) study sessions with different Jay people; Weekly Torah lectures in the evening; Monthly Rosh Chodesh classes on a wide variety: of subjects for women; Holiday celebrations at
the homes of the kollel couple and at different institutions around the community. "What binds us all together is the continual learning and understanding of the Torah," Weitzman, a 30-year-old native Englishman, told the Kansas City Jewish Chronicle. "It's wonderful to have seen so many people coming together and studying. Reform, Conservative, Orthodox - they all know the importance it holds...I would love to take their model of openness and positive dialogue back to our community in Israel." The two Weitzmans, both of whom are teachers, have been enormously popular across a diverse spectrum of the Kansas City-area Jewish community. Kansas City kollel organizers already are planning to expand the program to bring in more yeshiva graduates and students to meet the growing demand. Although Omaha's Jewish population is considerably smaller than Kansas City's 6500 here versus 24,000 there -- organizers and supporters of the Omaha Center say there is a demand for adult education that isn't being met currently and that could benefit from this kind of institution.. That the kollel program both historically and currently is rooted in the Orthodox world is not an issue, they say, because its goal is to stress the unifying, rather than dividing, elements of Jewish life and learning. "You're not teaching Orthodoxy, you're teaching Judaisni," said Center. President Allan G-onsher. "You're talking about a couple that can teach at all of the synagogues and can learn with all of the rabbis and their congregations." V Because of the sensitivity of bringing in outsiders — and outsiders from Judaism's most staunchly traditional wing, at that-— the Center recognizes the need to find a truly exceptional couple, Gonsher said. The couple will have to be not only energetic and visible but extraordinarily open-minded, tolerant and non-ideological. The success of the Center largely will hinge on what couple is found, he said, and a search committee already has reviewed several appli' cations, but has not yet found a satisfactory candidate. Weitzman will be coming to Omaha next week to speak about the program and to make suggestions for the search committee. He will be meeting with all of Omaha's rabbis, teaching several classes and meeting with the OCTL founders.: On Monday, from 2-3 p.m., Weitzman will teach "Changing our Will" from Gemorah Berachot in a study session, with the community's rabbis at Beth Israel Synagogue. From 6-7:30 p.m. at Beth El Synagogue, Weitzman will teach during dinner to Omaha's Jewish educators on I t All Depends on MeDeterminism vs. Taking Responsibility."
That class is followed by a free community lecture, also at Beth El, from 7:45 - 9 p.m., "Healthy Eating: A Fresh Look at the Process of Repentance." The Center hopes to get a two-year commitment from a couple, who will operate out of a west Omaha facility currently being negotiated. The Center, a non-profit corporation, already has raised most of the $100,000 needed for the first two years of the program - completely from private donors. The money willfinanceall of the couple's living and transportation expenses and will underwrite all the programming costs. In partnership with existing organizations, the kollel will offer programs for knowledge and wisdom seekers of all levels. It's main programs will include individual hevruta study, day and evening classes situated in both the Center facility and different institutions around Omaha, and a variety of other offerings. The concept has support in various corners of the Omaha community. "The congregations are doing a fine but limited job promoting adult education," said Temple Israel's Rabbi
Aryeh Azriel, who noted that he personally was looking forward to a rabbinic peer with whom he could study. "Anything that would be a shot in the arm would be greatly appreciated," he said. "We need more educated professional Jews in this community, and any kind of help we can get from teachers .who are very educated and who understand the pluralistic nature of the Omaha community can make a tremendous contribution. Hopefully, it can touch all of us and create a tapestry that is unifying." The Center's founders and supporters realize that creating a new organization could open them to accusations of duplicating - and diverting resources from existing institutions long established to perform the function. There already are four synagogues and a Chabad House with Jewish education programs for adults, and, similarly, Federation-funded institutions such as the Bureau of Jewish Education and the Jewish,Cultural Arts Council also include adult education in their mandate. The, fears are reasonable, but they miss the point, defenders say. As it (Continued on page 2)
Omaha Women ready to roll for Campaign 99
Susie Norton, Allyson Bradin Wilczewski, Jill Belmont and Vicki Sahford, co-chairs for the Young. Women's Division of the 1999 Women's Campaign, look over the new campaign material at a luncheon held at the home of 1999 Women's Division co-chair Maxine Kirshenbaum. More than 32 women, all members of the 1999 Women's Campaign Cabinet; met to discuss pertinent issues of the campaign and to hear guest speaker Yardena Fanta, an Ethiopian Jew who has overcome a great deal of hardship to.live and succeed in Israel. Jan Schneiderman is Women's Division co-chair.
New Americans Cultural Society honors volunteers
Sunday, 2 p.m., JCC In a special program entitled Exodus, NACS will honor all volunteers Involved with Russian resettlement and pay special tribute to Shirley Goldstein and Miriam Simon.
Community-wide teen program on cults Tuesday, 6 p.m., JCC During a dinner program in the JCC asuditorium, Rabbi Tovia Singer, Director of Outreach Judaism, will present "An explosive look at Christian missionaries, cults and Jews for Jesus," for teens.
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LESTERWAXMAN Graveside services for Lester Waxman were held September 6 at the United Hebrew Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. He died at the age of 79. Survivors include his wife, Esther; daughter and son-in-law, Sara and Bob. Fine; granddaughters, Emily and Allison Fine," all of Omaha; foster daughter, Jeanie Klaber, and foster granddaughter, Yaacova, both of San Diego; and two nieces. Memorials to the Jewish Senior Services of • Omaha or the Jewish War Veterans of Omaha.
Omaha's newest organization (Continued from page 1) has done in Kansas City, the kollel will supplement existing programs, not spread their constituencies thin. The demand is there, they believe, and it isn't being met by the existing structure. In Boston, another community with a larger Jewish population and even larger educational resources than Kansas City or Omaha, religious institutions and day schools have added more than 100 teachers to their staffs in the last five years, yet community leaders say there is still a need for more. "I believe there is Jewish adult education in Omaha that traditional outlets are unable to fulfill, simply because of the numerous demands placed on rabbis in their traditional roles as congregational rabbis," said Forrest Krutter, one kollel supporter. "Judaism is a complex religion with a complex philosophy and a long history, and it's difficult to pick it up yourself with a book or a two-hour course," he added. "The institutional setting is not that important — we should take advantage of such resources wherever we have the good luck to find them." ' Added supporter Joe Kirshenbaum, "I hope that the community will get behind this. It's a community effort, not denominational one. Support has already come from all facets Jewish Omaha, making this a communal priority." Time will tell if this work in progress succeeds, Gonsher said. He believes there is a solid demand for an institution such as a kollel, and he is impressed by the rapid achievements of Kansas City's program. . "Our goals isn't to get people to keep kosher, it's to look at themselves at Jews. I think most people are at least interested in trying something new. Certainly, at first it will only appeal to a small group of people, but, hopefully, we can create something of a groundswell of interest in Yiddishkeit," he said. "And if we don't, then it will have been, a wonderful experiment." For reservations for Monday evening's dinner for Jewish educators or for more information about the OCTL, call Allan Gonsher at 330-4014 (W) or 6582767 (H).
Orthodox Jews strive to balance careers, observance in Hollywood by Beverly Gray, Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles .
LOS ANGELES (JTA) - It's late Friday afternoon, and a roomful of Hollywood deal-makers are locked into negotiations over a pending film project when one studio executive checks his watch and curtly announces, "We close this deal in the next five minutes because my man is going home." A deal is hammered out and a high-ranking Warner Brothers, business affairs official rushes out the door in time for Shabbat dinner. A generation ago, Hollywood Jews were overwhelmingly secular in their personal lives. Common wisdom had i t that a show-business career and religious observance simply didn't mix. These days, however, with Hollywood's newfound acceptance of spirituality, there is a surprising number of young Orthodox Jews among the industry's movers and shakers. •.•'••'•••';•'•.'•' Orthodox Jews write for Jay Leno and Bill Cosby, hold front-office positions at Disney and Warner Brothers, serve as personal managers and compose film scores. Though observant actors are hard tofind,Steven Hill of the NBC show Law and Order managestomeld a longrunning TV series with an Orthodox life.
David Steinberg, production executive for Walt Disney Feature Animation, believes his kipah looks like just one more funky L. A. style choice. "There's so many unique lifestyles in Southern California that I just fit right in," says Steinberg, who works among animators who lean toward rainbow hair, body piercings and tattoos. Despite a tolerant atmosphere, which may extend to serving kosher food at staff lunches, Orthodox Jews in Hollywood sometimes have to make hard choices. Particularly in television, they face schedules built around F r i d a y - n i g h t tapings and Saturday story conferences. David Weiss, negotiating for a staff position on Cybill, faced a nervous time when he revealed late in the game that the Sabbath was going to be an issue. Weiss's cheerful assurance t h a t i can work Christmas, Easter and the Super Bowl" didn't sit well with producers, who had been up front from the first about their Saturday workload. The Hollywood Orthodox agree that, amid all the arrogance and attitude, Jewish observance is is the best way to stay sane. .
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CANDLEUGHTING: 7:22 p,m. TEMPLE ISRAEL Member of & e t M o » of American Hebrew Congregations 7023 Cass Street, Oraahs, NE 68182 , \ 556-8536 ; FRIDAY: Shabbat evening service, 8 p.m. Rabbi Aryeh Azriel and Cantor Jennifer Blum will officiate. Rabbi Stiel and Cantor Blum will give a sermon-in-song "Music and Liturgy of the Yom Kippur service." The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by the Temple Sisterhood. SATURDAY: Shabbat service, 10:30 a.m. Simcha B'Shabbat~An informal Shabbat service that includes study and discussion of a variety of Jewish texts. Please make a reservation for sitter service so we may plan accordingly. Cost is $2 per family if reservations are made prior to Friday; drop-ins, $3 per family, no facilities for infants. SLICHOT SERVICE Join us as we herald in the Days of Awe with a special reception, Havdalah, changing of the Torah mantel and Slichot service, 9 p.m. SUNDAY: Special chapel service, 9:15 ajn. for an opportunity to say Kaddish. Men's Club Brunch features City Councilman Frank Brown, 10 a.m. Cost is $3 for non-members for lox and bagels. ADULT EDUCATION Tuesday, Sept. IS: Food for Thought and brown bag lunch, 11:30 a m . -1 pan. with Rabbi Azriel. Thursday, Sept. 17: Rabbi Azriel will teach "Jewish Identity: Past, Present and Future", 1011:30 ajn. "Beyond Midrash," 7:30- 8:30 p.m., led by Don Schwartz. Friday, Sept. 18: Rabbi Azriel, Cantor Blum and the Temple Youth Group will lead Shabbat services at Remington Heights, 3:45 p.m.
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BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE , ,;- Member of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America 1(502 No. S2ndS^0TOoha,N!3 68104 556628B 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. FRTOAY: Kabbalat Shabbat service, 7 pan. SATURDAY: Services, 8:45 a.m.; Little People service, 10:15 a.m.; Jr. Congregation, 10:30 a.m. Kiddush sponsored by Joyce and Sheldon Cohen, in honor of Rabbi and Mrs. Kutner and family; Class with Rabbi Kutner, 6:45 p.m., followed by Mincha, 7:15 p.m., Shalosh Seudot, Ma'ariv and Havdalah. SELICHOT Social hour begins at 10 pjn., followed by a lecture by Rabbi Kutner, "Thirteen Divine Attributes," 11 pan. and then Selichot services, 11:30 p.m. SUNDAY: Services, 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. KEVERAVOT Memorial services will be held at Golden Hill Cemetery, 11 ajn.; B'nai Jacob, 11:30 ajn.; Beth Israel and Mount Sinai Cemeteries, 12:15 p.m.; and Fisher Farm, 1:15 pjn. WEEKDAYS: Services at 7 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. WEDNESDAY: A pre-Rosh Hashanah shiur will be delivered by Rabbi Kutner at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27: Rabbi Yaacov Haber, Director of the Jewish Education Department for the Orthodox Union and coordinator of the O.U.'s Pardes project, will speak at 7:30 p.m. in a special teshuva event at Beth Israel Synagogue. CHABAD HOUSE ; . An Affiliate of the Worldwide Chobad-Jjubavitch Movement 1866 So. 120th St., Omaha, NK 68144 Phone:330-1800 EMVIAIL~i5habad@Aol.tom Services conducted by Rabbi Mendel Katzman. THURSDAY: Talmud Class, noon. FRIDAY:,Mincha, 7:30 p.m., followed by Kabbalat Shabbat service. SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m., followed by Kiddush; Mincha-Ma'ariv, 7:30 p.m., followed by Havdalah. ' SUNDAY: Services, 8:30 a.m. WEEKDAYS: Services, 7 a.m.
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Forrest Parker Rogcrs-Marcovitz, son of Mimi Rogers and Dr. Michael Marcovitz, will become a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Temple Israel. A seventh-grade student at Fremont Junior High School, he is in advanced math and select orchestra classes. He has also danced in several performances at The Rose' and the Orpheum theaters. His interests include soccer, computers, dance, reading and playing the cello and trumpet. His team won first place in soccerr and he set the record in the 100 meter hurdles at his school. For his Mitzvah Project, Forrest is working in the Resettlement and Acculturation Program of Jewish Family Service. Forrest has a sister, Cleo, and two brothers, Max and Isaac. , Grandparents are Elaine and Rondald Marcovitz and Wilma Rogers and the late Franklin P. Rogers. Great-grandparents are Freda Marcowitz and the late David S. Marcovitz, Margaret Coenen, and Ben and Bessie Packer. Stephanie Michelle Olesh, daughter of Dr. Robert and Donna Olesh, will become a Bat Mitzvah on Friday, Sept. 18, and Saturday, Sept. 19, at Beth El Synagogue. A seventh grade student at Beveridge Middle School, she enjoys drawing, music, traveling, computers and playing with her dog, Mitzi. She has a brother, Ryan, 19, and two sisters, Heather, 21, and Mara, 15. Grandparents are Bella and Isadore Olesh of Brooklyn, NY; Ray Rosenstein of Sunrise, FL, and the late Meyer Rosenstoin.
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Editorial
September 11,1998
Teshuva - or 'Love means you do have to say you're sorry!'
In his wildly popular book, Love Story, Erich Segal's line "Love means never having to say you're sorry" seems more apropos for 1998 than it did in the late '60s. The apology to which we refer, is, of course, the one finally delivered by President Clinton in Ireland last week, after Sen. Joe Leiberman of Connecticut chastised him in a speech delivered to the Senate. No sooner did Leiberman finish, did Sen. Patrick Moynihan of New York and Nebraska's own Bob Kerrey rise to second the speech. "I'm sorry; I made a terrible mistake." Well, that's at least better than the first attempt, in which the president appeared to only be sorry that he got caught! He may be sorrier still when the full report from special prosecutor Ken Starr is delivered to the House Judiciary Committee by next week. That report, supposedly filled with graphic details of the president's extracurricular life in the White House (a public building, as Sen. Leiberman pointed out), will certainly spark a debate within Congress of what to do next. Will Congress impeach Clinton? Will Democrats lean on him and force him to resign as Republicans did with President Nixon 24 years ago? Or will members of the House, fearful of exposure of their own philandering ways, find excuses to shelve the report and merely use the information to keep Clinton from passing any significant legislation.
Letter from Israel
No doubt, the behavior of our president will be the fodder for many a High Holiday sermon. It's not just his sexual exploits that will be the subject (and let's not forget that Ms. Lewinsky is no angel either; though she might have been only 21 at the time, she clearly had an unusual objective in mind when she came to work at the White House!). Also a matter of discussion will be how the president treated his wife, his daughter, his aides and closest personal friends. Granted, anyone who commits adultery is likely to lie about it, especially to family and friends. And for most people in this predicament, the end result is not broadcast on worldwide television! Be that as it may, the president now has a lot of soul-searching to do. And, unfortunately for him, this has more implications than just his relationships with the people he says he loves most. Ordinary folks don't have to worry about resignation or impeachment from the most powerful position in the world, but, like Clinton, amends still have to be made. So, where does that leave him-and us-in this, the days before Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur? According to the laws surrounding the High Holy Days, apologies have to be made twice: first individuals must sincerely repent before God for the sins committed in His name and against Him. Frankly, that's far easier than the apologies we must make to our fellow human beings. You yelled at your child when it wasn't necessary? Look her in the eyes and say, "I was wrong."
Letters to ttie Editor
Slipping from memory by Harry Allen
In his Gettysburg address, Lincoln said, "The world will little note nor long remember what we said here, but they will never forget what they did here." Of course, the world still recalls Lincoln's words, but whether or not many still remember those who fell during Pickets charge or at Little Round Top is questionable. So too, in Israel, the remarkable generation which founded this country is rapidly slipping from memory or subject to a revisionist scolding. Esther Golan is part of that generation. We talked over an afternoon cup of coffee in our house last week as she related a few of the events in her life which led her to our Jerusalem apartment. Esther belongs to our Conservative Beit Knesset and so we have spoken often, but as casual friends do, never in much depth. But that afternoon was different. Esther was born and grew to her teen years in Bavaria. Her family was, at one time, one of some means but lost everything during the great world wide depression-a depression which was part of the reason for Hitlers take over of Germany. But she was lucky. She was on the "kinder transport" which took a very few children to England ahead of the war. Her parents perished in the Holocaust. In England, Esther became a staunch Zionist, was a member of Habonim, the Labor party youth movement, and joined a garin of 35 young people determined to settle in what was then Palestine. All 35 were on the first post-war boat which managed to leave England for Haifa. All were sent by the Jewish Agency to Kibbutz Kfar Blum. Today, Kfar Blum is a marvelous place. Its green lawns and profusion of flowers serve only to highlight its serenity. Mount Hermon provides its majestic backdrop to this idyll. But it was a far different place when Esther and her garin came there. Then, it was a dismal collection of army tents set in a marsh adjacent to the Hula swamp. Malaria
was endemic, food was scarce, there was no running water and toilets were in a rickety out-house removed from the tents. Their*s was not the welcome portrayed in the movie Exodus, with bright shiny children and enthusiastic adults dancing the hora to greet them. Rather it was, as Esther tells it, a rather sullen acceptance of 35 more mouths to consume the very meager food supply. Esther became a member of the Palmach and later the Hagannah and; was one of the 2,000 Israeli soldiers who drove the 2,000-man Syrian army from Safed during the war of Independence. How ironic it is that today Safed is largely populated by haredim, who doynot serve in the army that made it possible for them to be there, and heap scorn on the state whose generous subsidies permit them to live without a single moment of productive labor in the economy. Esther left the kibbutz and moved to Haifa. Now married with a family, she built a new professional life and her children went to university and started their own independent lives and families. As Esther said, "Very few children of the founders of the state left for greener pastures in America." Esther Golan was a builder. Unlike todays "settlers," the government provided no large villas in bedroom communities. Her generation created a nation, they did not engage in encitement that killed a prime minister. Esther Golan is old now. She walks with a cane, but she is active and alert and proud of what she and others like her accomplished. She has few regrets about her life, and the satisfaction of knowing that she played a role in the great drama that is Israel is very much a major element in her remembrances. Whether or not America can revive the memories of Gettysburg after more than a century and a quarter, is open to question. But we Jews and Israelis should do better for our founders after only a scant 50 years. '
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You lied to a friend; look him in the eyes and say, "I'm sorry; I should have told you the truth." You criticized your spouse too harshly? Say "I really do love you and I'll try to do better in the future." We could all come up with a hundred acts of indifference, intolerance, suspicion, betrayal, omission, commission, envy, or anger we've committed in the past year. We're probably sorry for most of them, but it's one thing to feel it; if s another to actually say the words out loud: "I'm sorry; I really am." And, if someone says those words to us, will we be ready to accept them? Our sages also teach us that a person should apologize up to three times; after that, he's no longer responsible if the apology wasn't accepted. So, in addition to making amends for our own offenses, we also have to be prepared to accept the offers from others. President Clinton will not have an easy time here. He's (sort-of) apologized once, then really apologized. When he makes the offer a third time, do we (and the congress) accept, or do we say, "All is forgiven" and let life continue as before? It may be too late for that; we know too much. For him, making amends to his wife, daughter and closest friends may be far more important, in the long run, than making his mark in the history books. All we can do now is enter synagogue next week, ask God for forgiveness and turn to the people we love, and say, "Love does mean saying 'I'm sorry1...and I am."
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To the Editor: I would be interested to hear from any readers who have works of the Zionist artist, Herman Struck (1876-1944) in their possession. I am attempting to put together a display for the Jewish Community Center. I can be reached during the day at 345-1717 and in the evenings at 333-5166. Oliver Pollak To the Editor: The unexpected gift from the Des Moines Federation may be a newsworthy topic for the Press. They sent an unsolicited check for $1000 to aid our cause; Temple Israel (of Omaha) also provided financial assistance, along with perhaps a dozen individuals and some local churches. It is noteworthy also that the Victory Fellowship of Council Bluffs not only donated $750, but have provided craftsmen who did masonry work on our front stairs, repaired some: brickwork, and plan to replant surrounding shrubbery with plants donated by local nurseries. Their spokesman, Trixie Rosenberg, also told of plans to donate a shofar to B'nai Israel. (In the thank-you note to the Des Moines Federation), I was stunned with pleasure and gratitude at the largess provided by the Jewish Federation of Des Moines. It was totally unexpected and brought many smiles like my own that "members of our clan" from such a distance would recognize our plight and provide such ample support. Please convey our appreciation to the Foundation for coming to the aid of our tiny, but viable Jewish fellowship at B'nai Israel Synagogue. In reading some of the old, but copious record of our synagogue, I ran across a note from one of the officers, who, nearly 40 years agio, felt the synagogue should close, since the Jewish population of Council Bluffs had dwindled to a paltry few. But many of the stalwarts refused to succumb. As a result, our bastion of Judaism in western Iowa continued to successfully function and provide those in our locale the ability to practice their faith. Dr. Jerome Bleicher JEWISH PRESS COMMITTEE
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Shame on Hallmark's X-mas special by Cynthia Dettlebach, Editor, ClevelandJewish News
CLEVELAND - Like most Americans, Jewish or otherwise, I've seen my share of Christmas specials in the movies and on TV. I probably cried the first time I saw Miracle on 34th Street and still love reruns of that perennial holiday treat It's a Wonderful Life, starring Jimmy Stewart. But if I ever had to vote for a misbegotten, ill-chosen and gratuitously offensive Christmas offering, my vote, antlers down,'would be for the upcoming Hallmark Entertainment special Mrs. Santa Claus. Starring Angela Lansbury in the title role, this treacly offering with a subversive subtext that brazenly promotes the virtues of conforming to America's Christian culture is an affront to all Jews. The story begins in the North Pole where Mrs. Claus feels her preoccupied husband doesn't appreciate her. To assert her independence ("I'm Mrs. Santa Claus the invisible wife/I need a change in my life," she sings), Mrs. Claus decides to take the sleigh and reindeer and see the world for herself. Okay. I can live with that. A feminist twist on the holiday. Behind every powerful man, etc. Soon Mrs. Claus makes an emergency landing in what is obviously the Lower East Side of New York. The year is 1910 and the streets are teeming with pushcarts and Irish, Italian and Jewish immigrants. The reindeer named Cupid is injured (get the symbolism?) and Mrs. Claus, calling herself "Mrs. North," takes him to the Delancey (for the famed Delancey Street) StableB for treatment. After promising that the reindeer will be well by Christmas eve a week hence, the accommodating stable boy, Marcello, escorts Mrs. North to the Widow Lowenstein's boarding house where she can comfortably spend the week. To orient his new friend to the neighborhood and to the nauseatingly pervasive theme of assimilation, Marcello sings, "Finkelstein and Monahay are still going steady ... and Father Callahan bids Rabbi Hirsch good day in the bouillabaisse called
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Y.E.S. Members will meet Monday at. the JCC. English as a second language class for new Americans will start at 10 a.m., exercise and bingo at 10:30~a;m. The "YES Talk" discussion group will start at 11 a.m. The annual Jewish New Year's Party will begin at noon in the auditorium. Joe Taylor will perform following lunch. For transportation, call 330-4272. WALK-EN, DROP-EN
There will be no meeting on Thursday due to the day trip to Martin Orchards. For those members going on the trip, please meet at the JCC by 9:45 a.m. For transportation to the JCC, call Maggie at 334-6521. VISIONS Reminders: For those members going on the trip to Martin Orchards on Wednesday, Sept. 16, please meet at the orchards by 10:15 a.m., or at the JCC by 9:30 a.m., if you need transportation by mini bus. Visions Luncheon Meeting is Friday, Sept. 18, 12:30 p.m., at Venice Inn. BREADBREAKERS John Mackiel, Superintendent of the Omaha Public Schools, will speak at Breadbreakers on Wednesday, Sept. 16, according to Gerald Meyer. Bill Hoppner, Democratic candidate for governor, will speak on Wednesday, Sept. 23, according to chairman Steve Riekes. Breadbreakers meets every Wednesday at noon at Highland Country Club The program is open to the community. Cost is $7.75
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Applications to apply for grants from the Murray H. and Sharee C. Newman Supporting Foundation have been sent to organizations and individuals operating or residing within a 75-mile radius of Omaha. Applicants for funds must submit their proposals no later than Friday, Oct. 2, emphasized Harlan Noddle, President of the Foundation. Noddle said the Newman Foundation Board of Trustees will meet on Oct. 20 to consider requests from qualified individuals and organizations in need of funds for purposes that are consistent with the bylaws of the Newman Supporting Foundation. In addition to the geographic restrictions, the bylaws provide for distribution of grants to the Jewish Federation; as well as to individuals for charitable, educational, or religious purposes consistent with those of the Jewish Federation; and to charitable organizations which are beneficiaries of the Federation's current budgeting and allocation process. Trustees of the Newman Foundation welcome the opportunity to consider being one of the cosponsors of programs that exceed $3,000, said Noddle. Otherwise, grant applications should not exceed $3,000. He added that there will not be any exceptions to the Oct. 2 deadline. Grant applications as well as further information are available by contacting Marty Ricks, Endowment Director of the Omaha Jewish Federation Foundation, at 334-6440.
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Susan Fellman and Isaac Witkowski, both of Omaha, plan a Dec. 27 wedding at Beth El Synagogue in Omaha. Miss Felhnan, a daughter of Richard and Beverly Fellman of Omaha, received, a bachelor's degree with high honors from Brandeis University in Waltham, MA. She is currently a medical student at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Dr. Witkowski, the son of Ruben and Thelma Witkowski of Scranton, PA, trained in family medicine at Creighton University. He is a physician who practices locally.
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What's new in the stacks? New novels in the Federation Library Twenty five years after his father's apparent suicide, Danny Macquire is raising a family of his own. A phone call on a cold winter evening shatters his life's steady calm...this is the beginning of Robert Rodin's new novel, Articles of Faith. Taking his cue from the growing mountain of evidence of profiteering by supposedly neutral powers during the Holocaust, Rodin blends this story of greed and gold with Macquire's father's own deathbed tale of the battle he fought against the Nazis on American soil as a member of the OSS. Kaaterskill Falls, Allegra Goodman's follow-up to The Family Markowitz, has received great critical praise. It is about the difficulties of bridging the gap between the Bible and the modern world. She introduces you to a cast of characters you will not soon forget...people struggling to maintain traditions amid the demands of contemporary lifetrying to do the right thing. Flora's Suitcase, t h e debut novel of Dalia Rabinovich, takes a fresh look at the traditional family saga. Rabinovich weaves the intricate and mysterious tapestry of David and Flora Grossenberg"s lives with skill and imagination. The young Jewish couple emigrate to Colombia shortly after their marriage and soon discover that the clash of cultures will test their marriage and family bonds. In 1995, Neil Gordon's Sacrifice of Isaac was one of the most acclaimed novels of the year. Now Gordon returns with The Gun Runner's Daughter, an equally compelling tale of moral and psychological suspense, the story of two lawyers who fall in love while they are on opposite sides of an arms dealing scandal. This is a compelling novel of politics, love and loyalty, and a trial that rocks the presidential administration. The Same Embrace by Michael Lowenthal is a first novel of exceptional merit. It tells the absorbing story of twin brothers who explore different parts of their Jewish-American heritage. One has embraced Orthodox Judaism and lives in Israel; the other is a gay activist living in Boston. Their struggle with each other and their longing for reconciliation is rich and complex. Naomi Ragen has written another blockbuster novel, The Ghost of Hannah Mendes. Readers of her previous novels •. Sotah, The Sacrifice of Tamar, and Jephte's Daughter will not be disappointed in her latest effort. Ragen delivers a mesmerizing tale about the journey of a discontented and disconnected family as they are led by ghosts to discover their past and their present inquisition in this intriguing novel. '
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Innovators (continued) Truman & Rosemary Clare Gilbert Cohen Marc Cohen Paul & Arlene Cohen and Family Shelly & Joyce Cohen LeonaCohn NaomicCohn Steve & Linda Cohn David Cooper Harvey & Rose Cooper * Ron & Cheryl Cooper & Family Samuel & Judy Cooper Jerold&JaneyDann David Davis Rose Davis Manuel & Karen, Delgadilto. : ...-,•• SteveDenenberg Dennis & Pamela DePorte Jack & Mindel Diamond Edward & Esther Dolgoff Paul & Susie Drazen Jack & Jean Duitch Stan & EHene'Edelstein Lewis & Teresa Eirinberg RexElcwaU Wally&JeanElkon Bob & Lois Endelman Randy & Penny Endeunan Todd & Lisa Ephriam EdithEpstein Gary & Nancy Epstein and Jim & Robyn Belgrade Howard & Sharon Epstein Melvin & Lois Epstein Sam & Rosaline Epstein tuffy& Helen Epstein Willis & Audrey Epstein Abe & Liberty Faier Al&EllieFeldman Mike & Judy Feldman Mary Fellman Leo & Annette Fettman Norm & Harriet Fishcl BettyFisher . : Frank & Cheryl Flatowicz , Pierre Flatowicz Irving & Sonio Forbes living & Ida Forbes TheFoxFamily DeeFox Rick, Shelly & Naomi Fox Marsha Fox Michael & Jodi Fox Ira&ManaFox Ron & Marsha Frank Dean & Barbara Frankel Robert & Robyn Freeman Beverly Freiden A1& Esther Friedman • Gloria Friedman Harry & Merriam Friedman James Friedman Lloyd & Lois Friedman Morris & Beth Friedman ' Sandy & Amy Friedman Scott & Debbie Friedman
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Innnvalors (continued) The Friedman's Amy, Sandy, Andrea and Dusty Willard & Thama Friedman Zalman & Mania Friedman Don & Maggie Gerber Robert & Kay Gerelick Lawrence & Deanna Gilinsky Stewart & Chicky Gilinsky John & Marcia Gilmore Arkadiy & Larisa Ginsburg Donna Givner David & Wendy Goldberg Frank & Leanne Goldberg' Gene & Mila Goldman The Goodman Family In Memory of Samuel & Delma Goodman Bob & Barbara Goodman Fred &.B'arti Uehlirig ! I; ' ""•-'" Steve Goodman Harold Goodman Rob, Debbie & Isabel Goodman Barbara Gottlieb Saul & Esther Graetz Lonnie & Dianne Graul Andrew & Carol Greenberg Barton (Bucky) & Caryl Greenberg Henry & Shirley Greenberg Arthur & Deborah Greene Bud & Rosalie Greenspan George & Kalhryn Grieb Jerry & Pearl Gross The Ethel Grossman Family In memory o/Moe Grossman Sharon & David Behrend Bemie & Marge Grossman The Grossman Family
Paul Kaiman Gary & Sally Kaplan Lazar & Bernice Kaplan Myron Kaplan Robert Kaplan Suzanne Kaplan • Beatrice Karp Frankie & Sandy Kasin Sanford & Renee Kasner Rick &Julee Katzman and Mike & Carol Katzman Mendel & Shani Katzman Maury & Madeline Katzman Leonard & Cindy Kaufman Larry & Leann Kelberg Peyman Kharazi Corey Kirshenbaum & Marcy Noodell Jeff & Sharon Kirshenbaum Max & Shirley Kirshenbaum Don & Ilenc Klein Harry & Janet Klein Milton & Marsha Kleinberg Marvin & Sandra Kohll Sam & Mollie Kohn Leonid & Marina Konfisakhar Joseph & Leah Kosinovsky Scott & Mindi Kotzcn Jack&BetteKozlen . Abe & Beverlee Krasne Cris & Peggy Krasne Leonard & Peggy Krasne Lloyd & Edythe Krasne David AVickiKrecek Gary & Robbi Kudym Howard & Nancy Kutler Howard & Nadine Kutner
John & Kalhy McGauvran Thomas & Margo Median Maurice & Rosalie Meiches Gennadiy & Nelli Menkov Gerald Meyer • Bemie & Roie Meyers Bruce Meyers & Sally Barenbaum Joseph & Tina Meyers Leo & Helen Meyerson Scott & Jenny Meyerson . Jerry & Fran Milder Mike & Ducky Milder Pete &Rhoda Milder and Larry & Georginc Koom Michael & Lori Miller Sidney & Lynda Mirvish Stan & Evie Mitchell Semyon Mogilevsky ; v Charles & Lyra Monasee Henry & Pam Monsky Gordon & Ann Moshman Allan & Janie Murow Bruce & Mary Beth Muskin Stuart & Bettie Muskin Jeanette Nadbff Jeanctte Nepomnick Steven & Maria Nessman Barbara Nichols Allan Noddle Irving & Marian Nogg Leo & Babe Nogg Ruth Nogg Mike & Susie Norton Linda Novak • Robert & Donna Olesh Michael & Barbara O'Malley
Sheldon & Nancy Rips Andrew & Kimbcrly Robinson Michael & Tammy Rochman Stuart Rochman Jonathan & Stocey Rockman Normand & Phyllis Roffman Mimi Rogers & Michael Marcovitz Jacob & Rose Rosenberg Monroe & Helen Rosenberg Charney & Jerry Rosinsky Edith Ross Lee & Peggy Ross Bess Rothenberg Steve & Bunny Rothenberg Betty Rubin Elliot & Betty Rubin Michael & Lynn Salmi Eirol & Lynne Saltzman Betty Sanford George & Julia Schapiro . Andrew & Wendy Scherer Bea Schimmel Abe & Annette Schloff Ed & Carol Schneider Harry & Sophie Schulman Maurice & Phyllis Schwartz JeffSchweid ..,'.. Howard & Diane Shandell Norm & Suzy Sheldon Marc & Claudia Sherman Mark & Debra Sherman and Michael & Patty Sherman Rose Sherman Dave & Phoebe Shkolnick Rodney & Lois Shkolnick Paul & Susann Shykcn
Art Grossman Ronald Grossman Larry & Linda Grossman ArleneGitles Roberta Grossman Paul & Joy Grossman and Meyer & Frances Coren Bruce & Margie Gutnik Harry & Judy Hall Yale & Ida Halperin BobbiHalstein ; Marc & Andrea Hamburg David & Belle Haikin Louis & Eva Heisler Joel & Esther Hcllman Larry & Rctha Herman Leo Hill David & Phyllis Hoffman Adcle Homstcin Louis & Lillian Hurwitz Philip & Marsha Ilkin Jon Lance & Dacia Jabenis Richard & Joanie Jacobson Ed & Anne Joseph Harvey Josin Sorin & Sara Juster Toby Kagan Marcel & Use Knhn Robert & Roxonne Knhn Jerome & Sylvia Kniman
Doris Kwiatek Chuck Lang Alan & Shari Langnas Jay •& Barbara Lashinsky Michael & Sharon Lawler Ben & Grace Lebowich Mike & Bobbi Leibowitz Ben & Eileen Levin Michael & Cheryl Levine Michael & Karin Levine Steve & Bonnie Levinger Rocky Lewis Sara Lewis Vera Lewis Dmitriy & Marian Libov Michael & Dcana Liddy Morris & Helen Lipp Rubin & Louise Lippctt Harvey & Marcia Lipsman Michxl & Margarita Lizinsky Steven & Thelma Lustgarten Bernard & Carolyn Magid Trenton Magid Lorry & Diane Malashock Neal&Jody Malashock Robert & Norma Malashock Harold & Linda Mann Myron & Harriet Marko Milton & Ann Margolin Mark & Julie Martin *
The Ostrow Family Fred & Sandy Ostrow Nadine Ostrow Ellie & Paul Militzer Gary & Marcie Ostrow Dennis & Susan Paley Claire Passer Scott & Kristi Pavel Wayne & Santa Penka Harold & Rose Perelman Jason, Rebecca & Zachary Perelman Willard & Shirley Pestal Eric & Julie Phillips James & Geraldine Phillips Michael & Shelly Pichik Michael & Del Pisci Grace Plotkin Marv & Sheila Polikov Oliver & Karen Pollak Joseph & Bluma Polonski Lorry & Dinah Rnful Leonid & Irina Raksin Ncal & Nancy Rauhauser Gerald & Jeanne Raznick Steve & Dodi Redler Lorraine Reiss Lou & Bev Rich Marty & bis Ricks Gary&CarynRifkin The Doug Riley Family Foundation
Jeff & Mary Silver David & Janis Silverbcrg James & Susan Silvennan Ervin & Miriam Simon Mickey & Tootic Simon Suzanne Richards Singer David & Ann Sjalin Steve & Nancy Skid Norm & Shirlee Smeerin Barry & Frances Snydcr Morton & Helen Soiref Ramon & Susan Sombcrg Can Sommer > Joe & Miriam Soshnik Sherman & Harriett Sperling Richard & Bertha Spiegel Dorothy Spizman Oliver & Gaylc Spooner Moe & Muriel Steinberg Don & Lois Stern Arnold & Carolyn Stem Betty Stcrnhill Alan & Kim Stoler Harlan Studna Charlie & Louri Sullivan Jeffrey & Nancy Tetenbaum Steven & Marilyn Tipp Shirley Trachtenbarg Margarita Treskunova Isadora & Selma Tretiak
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The Nebraska H inanities Council has announced an opportunity for Nebraska high school teachers and stud mts in grades 9-12 to participate in The First N ibraska Capitol Forum on America's Futui e, March 26, 1999, in Lincoln. The worksho is co-sponsored by the Office of the Secretary, i cott Moore, with national sponsorship from Choi es for the 21st Century Jewish War Veterans to meet Education Project at Bro m University. Jewish War Veterans will meet Sunday, Sept. Deadline for applicatio s is Monday, Sept. 14. To request an application, contact Lisa Johnston at 20,10:30 a.m., in the conference room at the JCC. The death of multi-volunteering past the NHC, 402-474-2131, >r e-mail her at: lisajohnCommander-Quartermaster Lester Waxman stonl@juno.com requires a paid-up membership election for a new Nebraska Senators J. Etobert Kerrey and Chuck Quartermaster for 1998-99. Hagel have announced hat the selection process has begun for the 37th a nual U.S. Senate Youth Program, Feb. 27-Marc 6,1999. Auditions announced Two outstanding Nebi iska high school students The Omaha Theater Co. Dance, in cooperation will be chosen to spem a week visiting Capitol Hill, the White Hous the Pentagon, State with the Omaha Theater Company for Young Department, Supreme C mrt and other highlights People and the Dayton Ballet, will present The in Washington, D.C. The^U also receive $2000 col- Nutcracker December 3-6 at the Orpheum Theater. Approximately 70 local dancers are needed. : lege scholarships. Auditions will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Delegates must be jun ors or seniors and elected student officers of their high school student gov- The Rose Blumkin Performing Arts Center, 2001 ernment body. Intereste students should contact Farnam St., as follows: Ages 5-7, 2-3:15 p.m.; ages their high school princi als or selection adminis- 8-10, 3:30-4:45 pjn.; ages 11-14,5-6:15 p.m. For more information, call Dance Director Robin trator John LeFeber, Di ector for Social Sciences, Dept. of Education, B \x 94987, Lincoln, NE, Welch at 345-9718, ext. 146 or 160. 68509-4987, or call him a; 402-471-2449.
El Al brings new settlers to Israel marking 50 years of immigration Among those on a recent El Al flight from NY to Tel Aviv were Jacqueline Rosen, 17, of Tampa, a championship tonnis player. Rosen won two medals in the Maccabiah Games hi Israel. Seeing her off were Yitzhak Levy, Minister of Education; Kahnan Grossman, Executive. Director, Aliynh Delegation to North America; Ambassador Shmuel Sisso, Consul General of Israel in New York; and Michael Mayer, Gen'l Manager of El Al Airlines.
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Having played executive chef in my kitchen for over 50 years, it shouldn't surprise anyone that I have more than a passing interest in food preparation. New recipes for old favorites also attract my attention, as do new cookbooks. Cookbooks in general take up a large space in my kitchen, but when the review of a newly-published, highly-unusual one appeared in the newspaper recently, I read every word. This one is called The Eat-A-Bug Cookbook, it's priced at $12.50 and -., touted (by the reviewer) to be "an absolute must for serious bug eaters." Before I continue, I should say I don't include myself in this exclusive group! '•_;., The author is described as a chef/entomologist and admits the science books he formerly wrote weren't exactly best sellers. Then he discovered that he could stir up (pardon the pun) more interest if he added some fun to his topic. The edible bug and how to prepare it could have been his lead story. With that idea in mind, he researched and came up with a great deal of information. Enough to put together this somewhat disgusting little book. Maybe that's unfair but I can't imagine ever being hungry enough to eat grasshopper gumbo or dragonflies ala king. The author also claims that (according to the Bible) locusts are kosher. As far as I'm concerned, that doesn't mean I would welcome them on my menu. Nor does the information that crickets offer high levels of protein;
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"Volunteering not only gives one satisfaction, but also makes one a better person." That quote is from Dr. Sol Kutler's address before the Oldtimers/Young Energetic Seniors meeting on Aug. 30. Dr. Kutler's impressive after-luncheon talk was distinctly different from our usual programs. He related how, for several years, he and other volunteer dentists provided treatment, as a public service, in thirdworld countries such as Haiti, El Salvador, Guatemala and others. Most of the residents of these countries had little comprehension of what dentistry was all about. Dr. Kutler told of some of the unusual experiences he and his wife, Cherie, shared on those mitzyah undertakings. The Early Bird discussion group pondered the problems confronting President. Clinton and Russian President Yeltsin who met last week
in Moscow in an attempt to help bail out Russia's economic collapse. The ruble has plunged in value like so much rubble. We also spoke of the woes of America's stock markets. The contributions at these talk sessions are not only intellectual, but are laced with profound wisdom. Don't underestimate what resides under the silver hair of these folks. In sick bay are: Betty Falk, Larry Rosenthal and Minnie Green at Methodist; Ileane Cohen at Clarkson; Sandra Ostrow at Immanuel. We joined in a moment of reverent silence for Bobbie Flatowicz and Sidney Feldman. : There are a number of Monday meetings which will be postponed because of the upcoming Jewish holidays: Sept. 21, Oct. 5 and Oct. 12. Watch the Press and club bulletins for dates. Shalom.
Short story competition announced The Association of Jewish Libraries, in partnership with Pitspopany Press, announces the annual Jewish short story competition for non-published authors writing for ages 8-12. Winners and runners-up will receive monetary prizes and their stories will become the
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for the New Year Jewish Cooking in America with Joan Nathan New 26-part cooking series begins this month on PBS Owings Mills, MD - A new, 2-part series featuring from the cholents (long-cooked, rich cookbook author and food columnist Joan Nathan, meat stews) to the kugels (vegetable will premiere on PBS in September (check local list- and noodle puddings), prepared in ings). Jewish Cooking in America with Joan Nathan,advance for the Sabbath, to the potato a national co-production of Maryland Public latkes (served with maple syrup in Television, Prappe Inc., and Joan Nathan, uses food Vermont and goat cheese in to explore Jewish culture and history in America. California). The show is sponsored by Lender's Bagels. Criss-crossing the country, Nathan Based on Nathan's award-winning cookbook works alongside wonderful home Jewish Cooking in America (Knopf), Jewish cooks as well as celebrities and Cooking in America with Joan Nathan highlights renowned chefs, including Cokie the integral role of food in binding family and com- Roberts, Mandy Patinkin, Julia Child, munity throughout the generation's. Working with Jeanne Kirkpatrick, Wolf Blitzer, Dr. cooks who share their time-honored recipes, Ruth, Jack Carter, Anne Rosenzweig, Nathan reveals the traditions and customs that owner of Arcadia Restaurant (New make Jewish cooking unique, and their impact on York); Jim Cohen, executive chef of modern Jewish life. the Phoenician Hotel (Scottsdale, AZ); Shot on location, this show identifies some of the Allen Susser, chef/owner of Chef Allen restaurants, delicatessens and kosher kitchens (Miami, PL); Michael London, owner throughout the country where Jewish cuisine of Mrs. London's (Saratoga Springs, assumes various regional flavors and forms. In this NY), and Alice Medrich, pastry chef, culinary travelogue, which includes chefs from author and teacher (Berkeley, CA). . .,' . . , Photo by Michael P. Mclaughlin California, Florida, Arizona, Michigan, Texas, Jewish Cooking in America links Joan Nathan hosts Jewish Cooking in America, a 26-part Illinois and New York, the rich history and lore of past with present in an interpretation series which airs nation-wide this month on PBS. Jewish cooking comes to life. Each dish, ranging of the American Jewish experience that is both illu- understanding of the rich diversity of Jewish histofrom traditional to eclectic, is served with a story — minating and fun. Viewers will gain a deeper ry and culture through this engaging series. Nathan was senior producer of the award-winning Passover: Traditions of Freedom, a one-hour documentary exploring traditional and ethnic celebrations of Passover from around the world. She is the author of Jewish Cooking in America, The Jewish Holiday Kitchen, The Children's Jewish Holiday Kitchen, and An American Folklife Cookbook, and coSaturday & Sunday, Sept. 19 & 20 author of The Flavor of Jerusalem. 3-IO p.m. (Live band both nights 6-IO p.m) Nathan is a frequent contributor to The New York Join Us For Lunch & Dinner Times, Los Angeles Times Syndicate, Food Arts, • Excellent Salads and Entrees Food and Wine magazine, and Hadassah magazine. 11:30a.m.-2p.m.; 6 p.m.-closing A companion book to the series will be available German Itcslniirunl & Bukcry ^Quality Cuisine. :.Affordably Fine! on the program and in bookstores nationwide this 5180 Leavenworth 553-6774 month. In addition, a "Best of tape will be avail12129 West Center Road in Westwood Square / 330-3320 able on the program. The series soundtrack, (Continued on page 13) , T
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Jewish Cooking in America (Continued from page 12) produced by Sony Classical, will be available on the program and in music stores this fall. Jewish Cooking in America with Joan Nathan is nationally underwritten by the Joseph S. and Diane H. Steinberg Charitable Trust, Hebrew National, Lender's Bagel Bakery and various private foundations and individuals.
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Welcoming a new year with sweet celebrations by Judith Geller Marlow
NEW YORK (JTA) - On the first day of Tishri, Sept. 20, the Jewish New Year begins at sunset. Every year the reminder of the tensions between solemn and happy days, reflections on the past and a sense of renewal for the future, the sounds of wailing and the joy of singing hallelujah create the intensity and the complicated nature of the season. Where the wisdom of the holidays gives us relief is at the dinner table. And, it is done in abundance. Rosh Hashanah has three solid days of celebratory eating (since it always begins at sunset the night Soak the peppers in lukewarm water for 30 min- before the day), and Yom Kippur has the feasting utes. Seed, remove the stems and chop into tiny before and after the fast. pieces. Season the brisket with the salt and pepper Everyone knows the custom of eating sweet dishand dredge with flour. Heat olive oil in a large es, including entrees, on Rosh Hashanah to reflect heavy roasting pan and brown the brisket on all the desire for a sweet year ahead, round challahs to sides. Remove from pan. Preheat oven to 400°. In symbolize continuity, fish as a symbol of fertility. the same pan over medium heat, saute the onions Sephardi traditions include black eyed peas, chick and ginger until the onions are transparent. Add peas, rice and couscous as symbols of abundance. ~the pepper and deglaze with the orange juice. Green vegetables and olives are an important part Reduce for a few minutes. Add the brisket and of their holiday tradition. Nothing bitter tasting enough stock or water to cover. Add the cinnamonshould be served this time of year. Of course, the joys of the season for me are best stick, bay leaf and peppercorns. represented in the style of serving the wonderful Cdok, uncovered, until the brisket is tender, about three hours, turning at half-hour intervals. Removeabundant foods beautifully set at the celebration table. cinnamon stick and bay leaf. Puree sauce in a food Color, texture and taste should all be considered processor or blender. Cool and refrigerate a few hours or overnight. as the basis for holiday warmth. If you do not own Remove the congealed fat that floats on top of the beautiful linens or chairs, consider renting from a local rental company for the holidays. liquid. A half hour before serving, bring about four cups Create yourself, or have your favorite florist water to a boil. Steep the tea bags in the water to design, beautiful, fresh, low centerpieces filled with • bright colors. Or, do several small arrangements, make a strong tea. Discard the tea bags. Put the prunes and apricots in the tea to plump such as roses cut to their shortest length in shot for about half an hour. Then drain them. Reheat theglasses spread around the table. Candles in different widths and heights placed in several candlebrisket, the sauce, and the plumped fruit. sticks can be spread around the table for flickering Serve with saffron rice, mashed potatoes, or couslights and mood. cous. (Continued on page 14) Yield: Eight servings. . •
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Recipes for Rosh Hashanafi MOROCCAN TANGINE OF LAMB ROAST SALMON WITH SPICED ONIONS AND CURRANTS WITH PRUNES AND HONEY (Continued from page 13) 1 pound pitted prunes 1/2 cup currants Mix traditions with contemporary platters and 1/4 cup Cognac 1/4 cup mild olive oil tabletop accouterments. Combine glass with pot- 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons unsalted margarine tery or silver with antiques. Use fresh herbs or 4 large onions, sliced 1/4 inch thick 4 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, sprinkle rose petals on the table as decorations. trimmed well and cut into 1 inch cubes (about 6 cups) Create scents that draw your guests over to the 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 medium onions, chopped (about 2 cups) freshness of the table and the delights of the New 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 2 teaspoons ground coriander Year. 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus additional for the fish The following recipes are some ideas that may be 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, 1 teaspoon ground ginger new to incorporate into your High Holidays reperpinch of saffron plus additional for the fish toire. Enjoy decorating and cooking! 2-3 cups lamb stock (made the same as 4 salmon fillets, about 3 oz. each for an chicken stock, but substitute Iamb shanks appetizer/ 6 oz. each for a main course ORANGES WITH ORANGE ZEST & HONEY and meat trimmings for chicken bones.) 1/2 cup chicken stock . 6 large oranges 1/4 to 1/3 cup honey Soak the currants in the cognac and 114 cup Salt and freshly ground pepper 172 cup water water until softened and plump, about 30 minutes. 1 cup sugar 2-3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted 1/4 cup honey Heat the oil in a large saute pan or skillet over 1/4 cup orange liqueur medium heat. Add the onions and cook until very Cover the prunes with warm water in small bowl 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint tender and translucent, about 20 minutes. Stir in and let soak until needed. 1/4 cup chopped pistachios or almonds the spices, reduce.the heat to low and cook fprjust a Heat 2 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons marfew minutes to meld the flavors. Stir in the currants garine iii a heavy saute pan or skillet over high Remove the bright orange zest of the oranges with and the salt and pepper. Taste and adjust season- heat. Add as many lamb cubes as will fit without a potato peeler (try not to get the bitter white pith) ings. Set aside. crowding and brown on all sides. Transfer to a deep and cut into thin julienne strips. Bring a saucepan Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Divide the onion casserole. Repeat with the remaining lamb cubes, of water to a boil, add the julienne and blanch 2-3 mixture into 4 piles in a baking dish. adding oil and margarine to the pan as needed. minutes. Drain and refresh in cold water. Set aside. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 2 tablePlace each salmon fillet on top of a pile of onions Cut off all the white pith from the oranges with a and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon the chick- spoons margarine in the same pan over medium small knife. Then remove the segments by cutting en stock over the salmon and bake until the fish is heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, between the membranes. Place the peeled orange just cooked through, 7-12 minutes, depending on the about 10 minutes. Add the spices and cook 3 minsegments in a bowl and set aside. utes. ' thickness of the fillets. Combine the water, sugar and honey in a Transfer the onion mixture to the casserole with Vegetarians may use a vegetable or fish stock saucepan and cook over high heat, stirring, until the lamb and add enough stock or water to barely instead of chicken stock. Also, you may poach or the sugar has dissolved. Continue cooking until the cover the meat. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and syrup thickens and measures about 230 degrees on broil the salmon fillets and then serve the warm simmer, covered, about 45 minutes. Drain the onion mixture on top as a sauce. a candy thermometer. Let the syrup cool for a few prunes and add to the stew. Garnish the plate with leafy baby greens. minutes, stir in the blanched zest and pour over the Continue cooking until the lamb is very tender, orange segments. Add the orange liqueur, the mint, about 20 minutes. Add the honey and salt and pepor nuts, if you like. Serve at room temperature. per to taste. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve Serves 6. with couscous. Serves 6-8. (Continued on page 15)
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"Eat well and enjoy, or. as the Israelis say, B'tayavon." The Jews have wandered to every corner of the world and here is a collection of recipes reflecting international flavors (which also comply with the laws of kashrut, where meat and milk are not mixed within a recipe). From the Ashkenazi are stick-to-the-ribs brisket, chopped liver, blintzes, and other cold foods. Sephardic cooking was influenced by Mediterranean foods—olives, pita, pungent herbs and spices. A dozen chapters cover a varied array of quick and simple foods-appetizers, soups, fish, poultry, meat, vegetables and salads, beans and grains and rice, noodles and kugels, blintzes and knishes and latkes, cakes and cookies and pastries, fruit desserts and puddings, and Passover. Each chapter begins with a few words of explanation and good reading. From 17 kugels, 10 blintzes, Shabbat cholent, almost-instant tzimmes, rapid rugelach, arbis (peppered chickpeas traditionally served at a ceremony to welcome a newborn baby boy) and 350 other creative recipes make everyday or holiday meals. The easy to-follow recipes featured a brief introduction to tweak interest or explain an event. The ingredient list and numerical instructions run the gamut from almond Konafa (Middle Eastern shredded pastry) to Zhoug (red hot relish). Whether you're craving a forspeise (appetizer) or "a couple cookies," this collection of recipes is a generous assortment for every day, Shabbat, holidays or any simchah. For Rosh Hashanah, here is Honey Cake for a sweet year.
Crouquettes: in a mixing bowl, combine the rice, mozzarella and oregano. Mix well. Add 1 of the eggs and stir to thoroughly combine. In a small bowl, beat the remaining 2 eggs lightly. Place the Parmesan and bread crumbs on separate pieces of waxed paper. Line a tray or baking sheet with waxed paper. Pick up some of the rice mixture in your hand and squeeze it until it holds together. If it won't hold together, stir a tablespoon of flour into the rice mixture. Form the lump in your hand into a patty and dredge it gently in the Parmesan, coating both sides. Shake off the excess. Coat the croquette with the beaten egg, then the bread crumbs and place it on. the prepared tray. Don't worry if the edges are ragged at the point. Continue making and coating croquettes until all the rice mixture is used. You ONE BOWL HONEY CAKE should have 8 3-inch or 12 2-inch croquettes. Place 3 cups flour the tray in the refrigerator and chill for one to three 3/4 cup sugar hours.,,. ~~1 tsp. baking soda Sauce: heat the oil in a saucepan over medium 1/4 tsp. baking powder heat. Saute the onion until tender and translucent, 1/2 grated nutmeg ,, : 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute 1 minute 3 e g g s ' ; * > • .% ' - . • ; : •• .• •'.. • .• more. Add the tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt and 1/2 cup vegetable oil '• pepper. Raise the heat and bring the sauce to a boil, 1/2 cup honey breaking up the tomatoes against the side of the pan 3/4 cup strongly brewed black coffee to break them up, for 15-20. minutes, or until thick- 1/4 cup thawed frozen orange juice ening somewhat. Stir in the olives and heat two concentrate minutes more. Serve immediately over fried cro- 1 oz. unsweetened pareve chocolate, melted quettes or cover and set aside to be gently reheated 36 walnut halves at serving time. Fry the croquettes. Heat oil in a large skillet over Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 11x14" baking medium-high heat. Remove the croquettes from the dish with nonstick vegetable spray. In a large bowl, refrigerator and smooth any rough edges between mix: flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and your palms. Fry the croquettes until golden, 3-5 nutmeg. Make a well in the center and beat in eggs, minutes a side. Drain on paper towels. Serve imme- oil, honey, coffee, orange juice and chocolate. diately with tomato-olive sauce, garnished with Pour batter, into prepared baking dish. Arrange parsley. Serves 4-6. walnuts on top. Bake in preheated oven for one hour or. until a toothpick inserted in the center, Judith Geller Marlow is the founder of comes out clean: Let cool, then cut into squares. Simply Divine, a kosher caterer and events Variation: Cashew Honey Cake-substitute 36['•, planner in New York. cashews for walnuts; brush baked cake with 114 cup warm honey mixed with H4tsp. powdered ginger. '.
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Adam Jacobs, President of Henry Monsky Lodge B'nai B'rith has announced the Thirteenth Annual Edward Zorinsky B'nai B'rith Bible Quiz will be held Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. in the theatre of the Jewish Community Center. According to Mr. Jacobs, the purpose of the quiz is to encourage Jewish youth to become more familiar with their heritage, the Bible. It is also to honor the memory of the late Senator Edward Zorinsky, who had a special concern for Jewish young people. Pour prizes will be awarded to those who become winners in the final round. First prize is $500; second, $300; third, $200; fourth, $100. The prize can be applied toward college tuition or a trip to Israel. The contest is open to all Jewish teenagers in the Omaha area who are in grades nine through twelve. "I am delighted to note that this is the thirteenth or Bar Mitzvah year for the contest," said Steve Riekes, a - Trustee of the Lodge. He thanked the Lodge, the family of Sen. Zorinsky, the rabbis, youth directors in the community and the many volunteers, for their support. He gave special thanks to Gloria Kaslow and Stan Mitchell for their "outstanding help and commitment." He also recognized the dozens of teenagers who have participated during these 13 years. The subjects for the contest are the
books of Genesis and Jonah. Prior to the contest, the contestants will be asked to familiarize themselves with the assigned books by reading them. "Any teenager, regardless of previous Jewish education, who thoroughly reads the required material, can compete," said Mr. Riekes. The quiz is not hard," he added. "Sample questions will be given contestants in advance and several practice sessions may be held." He also said that "every teen who enters the contest becomes a winner, because every educated person should be familiar with the Bible." Jacobs said that the Lodge has received much cooperation from the community in sponsoring this event. The quiz is held in conjunction with Jewish Book Month, and the Federation Library. Also, as they have done for the past thirteen years, each of the synagogues, their youth groups and their schools, and the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization are all assisting in this year's contest. "I know that Henry Monsky Lodge has always been committed to our youth, and I am pleased to be involved with this program," said Lisa Shkolnick, BBYO Director. Those interested in entering the contest may submit name, parents names, address and zip code, telephone number, high school and grade to: B'nai B'rith, 333 S. 132nd St., Omaha, NE 68154, or call Lois Epstein at 334-6443 by Nov. 2.
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