Jewish Special Hanukkah Gift Issue Vol.LXXVI
No. 12 Omaha, NE
Goodmans to chair Super Sunday by Pam Monsky, Federation Communications Director
Super Sunday Steering Committee members, from left: Greg and Susan Bramhall, Stacie Brodkey, Debbie and Rob Goodman, Super Sunday Co-chairs, and Deb and Dan Marburg. Not pictured: Mafc Brodkey, and Howard and Diane Shandell. One of the Omaha Jewish community's favorite events, Super Sunday, will be held Jan. 10, 1999. Rob and Debbie'Goodman' will chair this year's Super Sunday, which also includes the return of Kids'Sujjer Sunday on Jan. 3. "Last'year the committee started a new tradition with the inclusion of Kids' Super Sunday," said Rob and Debbie Goodman. "We're proud to expand the family part of Super Sunday and include everyone. There really is something for everyone this year!" As in the past three years, Super Sunday will be held at Omaha Steaks. "The generosity of the Simon family to the Jewish community is overwhelming," said Federation Executive Director, Jan Perelman. "The use of their telemarketing facility on Super Sunday allows the Federation to reach almost every segment of our community." The addition of the Kids'Super Sunday last year helped breathe new life into this, well-loved event. This year, the committee will emphasize the "super" part of Super Sunday, with a super-hero theme. All area religious school students, pre-K through grade 6 will decorate tzedakah boxes in class and collect change at home. When they return the boxes to Kids' Super Sunday on January 3, they will enjoy a "super" meal, super hero cartoons, games, crafts, a .magician, storyteller and clown. Last year, the children who participated raised over $350. "Our children will learn that it feels good to give tzedakah. Kids' • Super Sunday is a wonderful way for the family to celebrate the mitz- ... • vah of tzedakah together," said Howard and Diane Shandell. "We are thrilled to be a part of
such a generous and caring community. Super Sunday is the highlight of the Campaign season!" Stacie and Marc Brodkey said. ••>'.• Greg and Susan Bramhall are newlyweds and serving on a Federation committee for the first time. "I'm proud to serve the Jewish community and looking forward to an even bigger success than last year," said Greg. • Susan added, "Super Sunday is a wonderful way to reach out to the community. We not only reach past supporters, but strive to include those who have not been connected in the past." •' "'" Deb and Dan Marburg summed up the reason why Super Sunday is so important. "In a small Jewish community like Omaha, every family makes a difference. Each gift, no matter the size, is important."
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Celebration of Light premieres at the JCC Resident Conductor Ernest Richardson, who leads the Omaha Symphony Chamber Orchestra, will conduct the Omaha premiere of his own composition Lamentations of Jeremiah on Dec. 5, 7 p.m., the Celebration of Light-the Hanukkah program at the JCC. Featuring soloist Anne DeVries, soprano, and Principal Violist Thomas Kluge, Lamentations is the first of a musical trilogy Richardson is composing. Based on a story in the Old Testament, Lamentations anchors an evening qf music dominated by Jewish composers, including Aaron Copland and Samuel Adler. The soprano relates the text of the story and the viola acts as the story's emotions. Anne DeVries has frequently performed with the. Oma-I ha Symphony and thel Omaha Symphony! Chamber Orchestra.! She was the first-placel winner in the Metro-[ politan Opera National Council District A ditions as well as a finalist In the Western Region.
She was awarded "Most Promising Singer" by The National Association of Teachers of Singing and was recently second-place winner in the NATSAA competition in California. Thomas Kluge, principal violist of the Omaha Symphony, has toured extensively through^ out Europe with severa l orchestras and a ^string quartet. He has la large studio of pri"vate viola students, working with youth and school orchestras, and as a recitalist and chamber music player. He is the violist of the Dundee Trio and the Omaha Symphony String Quartet. Tickets for the performance are $15 for adults and $10 for, students and seniors, and are available by calling the Omaha Symphony box office, at 342-3560, or can be purchased on the day of the show. Advance tickets are on sale now to members of the JCC for $12 and $8 and are available through JCC member services at 334-6426. For more information, call 3.34-6403,. ,-
$300 million initiative announced at G.A. for every Jewish youth to visit Israel In an unprecedented effort to stem Another $100 million will be raised the tide of assimilation and enhance by Bronfman and Steinhardt and Jewish identity among Jews living in other philanthropists, with the the Diaspora, business magnates remaining $100 million to come from Charles R. Bronfman and Michael local federations. The Birthright gift Steinhardt announced a new pro- will cover the cost of .travel to arid gram, Birthright Israel. The $300 from Israel and the equivalent of ten million initiative will fund education- days of significant programming or a al visits to Israel for Jews between credit towards a longer trip. the ages of 15 and 26. For more than a decade, the Jewish Prime Minister Benjamin Netan- Federation of Omaha has been fundyahu lauded the two community ing up to $1000 of the cost of a teen leaders in remarks at the opening of 'trip to Israel. Several years ago, the General Assembly of the Council Passport to Israel was initiated, a of Jewish Federations in Jerusalem matching program of funding Israel trips by parents, the Federation and recently. The program will be jointly funded the synagogues. Beginning with by the people of Israel with $100 mil- third-grade students, the program is (Continued on page 14) lion from the Israeli government;
Children's Museum hosts Dreidel House Due to the interest expressed in last year's presentation, the Dreidel House will be back this year, this time at the Omaha Children's Museum, according to Rabbi Mendel Katzman of Chabad of Nebraska. . A giant 8x8' dreidel, the traditional four-sided spinning top, will allow children and adults to walk through and learn about the history and mirvacles of Hanukkah. Dreidel House will be open from Dec. 6-20 at the museum, located at 500 So. 20 St. "The Dreidel House is a unique opportunity for many, especially children, to experience Hanukkah in a contemporary form," noted Rabbi Katzman. ' "It's also a form of 'edutainment' The Goodman family: Debbi, Rob education and entertainment. We're and baby Isabel. thrilled to have the Omaha
Children's Museum as the venue for the Dreidel House this year," he added. "Parents know that they can bring their children to the museum for a healthy dose of fun and learning." Visitors to the Dreidel House will also be able to view the Hanukkah House, a display decorated with this holiday's theme. On Sundays, Dec 6, 13 and 20, from 1:30-3:30 p.m., there will be crafts and projects, puppet shows, storytelling and a special Hanukkah video presentation (by the producers of Sesame Street), as well as oil-making demonstrations with a real olive press. The Dreidel House and Hanukkah House are free with admission to the Children's Museum. For more information, call Mary at the Chabad House,' 330-1800.
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Hadassah Program "In Honor of Irv Simon and all Hadassah Associates" 1 p.m., Wyndham Manor Clubhouse, 93rd & Burt Youth Department to see Annie, 2 p.m., at The Rose MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 YES Program, 9:30 a.m. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 JCAC Board Meeting, U a.m. Adult Lunch & Learn, noon, at Beth El Beth Israel Sisterhood Luncheon, 12:30 p.m., at Beth Israel Executive Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., at Beth El WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9 Hadassah Meeting, 10:30 a.m., at Livingston Plaza Beth Israel Lunch 'n Learn "Business Ethics," noon, Joe Kirshenbaum's office, 13710 FNB Pkwy., #100 Kids' Lunch & Learn, 12:15 p.m., at Beth El BESTT High School Dinner Night, 6 p.m., Beth El Beth Israel Board of Commissioners Meeting, 7:30 p.m., at Beth Israel THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 Walk-in Drop-in, 9:30 a.m. Tzedakah Packing, 1:45 p.m. Beginning Adult Hebrew Class, 7 p.m. ' Temple Israel Sisterhood Adult Education, 10 a.m., at Temple Israel Temple Israel Religious School Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., at Temple Israel ;
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Chesen was a life member of t h e Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and past president of Downtown Rotary, t h e Lincoln Navy League Chapter, and founder and president of the S.K.A.L. Club of Omaha and Lincoln. Memorials to the Shrine Childrens Hospital, St. Paul Unit; or UNL Foundation-UNL Football. JUDILERNER Judi Aizenberg Lerner died Nov. 27 at the age of. 51. Graveside services we.re held on Nov. 29 at Beth El Cemetery. A teacher for many years, first as a kindergarten teacher, then as a substitute, Lerner worked in the Omaha Public School system. • She is survived by her husband, Sheldon; children, Jodi and Justin; parents, Morris and Hannah Aizenberg of Sioux City, IA; brother and sister-inlaw, Jeff and Susan Aizenberg; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Richard and Martha Lerner and Bob and Sara Lerner; nieces and nephews. Memorials to the American Cancer Society.
Chabad presents Yud Tes Kislev farbrengen A farbrengen (yiddish for festive gathering), in honor of Yud Tes Kislev (the nineneeth day of the Hebrew month of Kislev) will be held a t the Chabad House on Monday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m. : ii.c*' The event will mark 200 years since the liberation of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi from czarist imprisonment. He was incarcerated for his leadership of the Jewish people, his authorship of the Tanya and his work of behalf of Jewish settlers in Israel. Refreshments will be served.
Omaha Library hosts book sale Swanson Public Library, 90th and Dodge Streets, is the site of the Friends of the. Omaha Public Library book sale today and tomorrow, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds will benefit projects of the Omaha Public Library. ;
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Larry Hasslinger made desserts for the residents of the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home during last year's Switch Day.
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The Rose Blumkin Jewish Home will once again host Switch Day, a time for Christian staff to celebrate their holiday with their families on Dec. 25. This is the third year of Switch Day with voluh- ; teers filling in for staff in housekeeping, nursing, activities and dietary functions. Switch Day was awarded the Community Service Award from the Jewish Federation of Omaha in 1997 for its broad community involvement and its service to both t h e staff and residents of the Blumkin Home. • Because Christmas falls on Friday this year, the RBJH staff will also be given Thursday evening off while volunteers work from 2-9 p.m. Switch Day hours on Friday, Dec. 25 are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers are also needed to entertain residents, in 15-20 minute segments from 11:15 ain. to 12:30 p.m! To volunteer or for more information, call Lois Wine, Volunteer Coordinator, 3346530.
JEWISH WAR VETERANS Epstein Morgan Post 260 • H i e B'nai BTHh Youth Organization b looking for men and vvornen who enjoy volunteering their time with high school teens. BBYO Advisors assist members during Tuesday night weekly meetings and planning creative and Innovative programs year round. Advisors must be at least 21 years of age. _!j| To |oln our staff of BBYD Advisors, ptonso contact lisa ShkoWck, BBYO Director at 3346404, or send your resume to: lisa BhkoMok. 333 Sou* 132nd Street Omaha. NE BB154
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Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emil Berkovits. FRTOAY: Services, 6 p.m. SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m.; Kiddush following services; Sitter service, 10 a.m.; TSS (Torah Study Skills) 10 ajn.; Shabbat Story Time (pre-kindergarten and under) 11 a.m.; K'tantan (kindergarten through 3rd grade) 10:45 a.m.; Humash with Rashi study session, 4:10 pan. (1/2 hour before M/M); Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services, 4:40 p.m. TIFERETH ISRAEL SUNDAY: Services, 9 a.m. Member of the United Synagogue WEEKDAYS: Services, 6:55 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. . . . . of Conservative Judaism , LUNCHANDLEARN 3219 Sheridan Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68502 Rabbi Drazen will lead Lunch and Learn on 4233*560 Tuesday, D e c 8, noon at Pastimes, 76th and Cass. Services conducted by Rabbi Stanley M. KTOS LUNCH AND LEARN Rosenbaum. Lunch and learn for children in kindergarten or Minyan on Monday and Thursday at 7:15 a.m.- younger and their parents will be held FRIDAY: Services* 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 12:15 p.m. Call the synaSATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m. gogues for reservations. Lincoln community candlelighting/concert The Jewish community of Lincoln will host a community candlelighting and concert, Monday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m. at B'nai Jeshuran, featuring Cantor Lisa Levine, B'nai Jeshuran of Des Moines, and Lynn Metrik of Dallas.
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Daniel Ocanto, son of Dr. Romer Ocanto and?: ' Dr. ' Lourdes Ocarit'or"• Secola, will celebrate his r Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, Dec. 5, at Beth El ; Synagogue. . A seventh-grade honor CONGREGATION B'NAI JESHURUN j student a t Westside SOUTH STPREET TEMPLE 1 Middle School, he enjoys ", Member ofthe Union | drawing, music and writ"-. «f American Hebrew Congregations ,• 2001S. 20th St., Unmln, NE 08502-2797 ' j ing. He was a runner-up 435-8004 ,. jfor the Civic Oration | State Compe-tition, repServices officiated by Cantor Michael Weisser. • resenting Friedel Jewish Academy. He was also the. FREDAY: Sabbath Eve service, 7:45 p.m. SATURDAY: Shabbat worship, 9:30 a.m.; youngest artist in the Beth El Artists Show. Daniel has a sister, Annehsse, 16. Torah study, 10:30 a.m. ; Grandparents are Lulu Secola of Venezuela andSUNDAY: Hebrew School, 9 a.m.; Religious School, 10 ajn. • •: : • the late'Alberto Secola and the late RJ> Ocanto and" Maria Rada Ocanto. • i "• WEDNESDAY: Adult Education; 730 p j n . •• THURSDAY: Choir rehearsal, 7 3 0 p.m. Nicholas Cary Newman, son of Shares and Murray Newman, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on OFFUTAIB FORCE BASE} Dec. 12 at Temple Israel.' 25th and Capebart, Omaha, NE \ 294-6051 A seventh-grade honor Services conducted by Rabbi Ira Flax. roll student at Westside Office hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.Middle School, Nick won 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. a Presidential Award for Outstanding Academic The entire community is invited Achievement and particito the Bris of our new baby pates in the Excellence in Youth program. He has Tuesday, Dec. 8,19th of Kislev attended the U.S. Space 4 p.m., at the Chabad House Camp and is interested in computer technology, 1o*66So.120St. photography and science and hopes to work with NASA some day. For his mitzvah project, he is callLooking forward to sharing this great simcha and ing bingo at the Rose Blumkin Home. miracle with you, Nick has a sister, Alexa, 10, and two brothers, Rabbi Mendel and Shani Katzman and family Michael of Topeka, KS,' and Jamie of Cambridge, MA Grandparents are Peggy DeLand and the late Esther IC and Jules Newman; great-grandmother is ; Sarah Meyer.
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JCC Renovation now a reality
Next Friday, "Building a Jewish Community for the 21st Century"will become a reality. . Leadership of this multi-milliondollar campaign and of the Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Center Boards of Directors will come together to symbolically break ground for the expansion and remodeling of the 132nd Street campus. Few communities in the United States have the kind of cooperation between agencies, synagogues arid the Federation like Omaha does. More often than not,'donors complain of being bombarded by solicitations from every Jewish organization, by infighting, and turf wars. While Omaha has enjoyed a respectful attitude for some time, in the last several years, that atmosphere has reached new levels of unity and cooperation. Professionals from the Centers of Excellence and the Federation meet
on a regular basis to coordinate programs, projects and plan for the future. Their counterparts in the volunteer community also enjoy a colleagial relationship. That's probably one of the reasons a small community like ours can take on the challenge of raising nearly $6.5 million toward the $8.75 million goal in the project to renovate,'remodel and expand the JCC, the Library, and other Centers of Excellence on this campus. And, to top it off, this campaign is being comducted in addition to the regular $3 million-plus annual UJA/Federation Campaign! Omaha is an extraordinarily generous community, with a history of responding to the needs of its members. We hope everyone will turn out in full-force, Friday, Dec. 4,11 a.m. at the JCC for this momentous occasion in the Omaha Jewish community's proud history.
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Ruling reignites battle over pluralism
Status of the conversion problem in Israel by Carl Alpert
Haifa - A year ago, and six months ago, and perhaps even more recently, there was considerable excitement both in Israel and in the U.S. on the sujjjec^pf conversion to .Judaism. At times, it ajijje.ar^cl that [a "terrible spjit ^ a s about to take place, as Diaspora Jewry foresaw severance of all connections with the Jewish State. Then suddenly, silence. Has the problem been solved? Has it been shelved? We sought illumination from Rabbi Gil Nativ, a spokesman of the Conservative (known here as Masorti) movement, and for two years president of the Rabbinical Assembly (Masorti) in Israel. From him- we learned that the problem has not been solved and has not been shelved. For the moment there is a deadlock. The so-called Ne'eman Commission, headed by Finance Minister Yaacov Ne'eman, had after . lengthy deliberations produced a recommendation for establishment of a study program to teach the principles of Judaism to would-be converts. Orthodox, Conservative and.Reform personnel wpuld participate iil'the' pfpgram,Vbut:the'act,of conversion, as; the final step, would-be performed by Orthodox rabbis only. It was not what the liberal movements had wanted, but they were eager for peace,'and were prepared to agree if the Orthodox would. The Chief Rabbinate failed to approve even this compromise, and so the report, signed by Ne'eman, remained unsigned by any of the three parties. • Both sides are apparently weighing the next course of action. The Orthodox had wanted to push a bill through the Knesset which would give firm legal standing only to Orthodox conversion, but the prospects of securing passage are considered slim, and so they are not insisting. . Both the Conservative and Reform movements had, on different grounds, appealed to the courts, but there has been no action on that front. In the meantime there has been a growing trend by young Jewish couples to bypass the usual Orthodox marriage ceremony. They do this by accepting Reform or Conservative ceremonies, or even unofficial civil ceremonies. These are then repeated by a civil ceremony in nearby Cyprus or anywhere else abroad. The latter ceremonies are recognized by, the Ministry of the Interior, which
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then records them officially.. The fact that the Orthodox rabbinate does not recognize even these ceremonies is a matter of no concern to the persons involved. Under the law, they are married. American Jews, who had been up in arms about the conversion situation, had been under the impression that all Conservative and Reform marriages, wherever performed, had been declared out of bounds, thus severing their relationship with the Jewish people. Not at all. The Israel government does recognize and register all marriages of any kind performed abroad. The Israel rabbinate does not, but for that matter, the Orthodox rabbis in the U.S. do not approve of such marriages either. If the non-Orthodox movements seek to influence such matters in Israel, they will have to increase their numbers considerably. According to Rabbi Nativ, there are no more than about 15,000 duespaying members affiliated with liberal congregations in the country. About two-thirds of these are members, of some 44 Conservative congregations, located throughout Israel. : . • . • Nativ, a third generation Israeli, came from a family which was not religious, but he was attracted by Reform Judaism, and was the second Israeli rabbi to be ordained by the Hebrew Union College (Reform) in Jerusalem. He also holds a doctorate from H.U.C. He became more conservative in his views, and after five years with a Conservative congregation in the States, he returned to Israel, and for the past seven years has served the Moriah Masorti congregation in Haifa. He also teaches Talmud at the University of Haifa. • The long range goal here, he says, is achievement of recognition of equality with the Orthodox before the law. A final leading question. Is there any future for Conservative rabbis in Israel? Today there are about 140 Conservative rabbis in the country, half of them retired, and only about 20 actually serving as rabbis. His message to others still abroad: Come to live here in the Jewish State. You can teach at a university, work with a community center or even be a tourist guide, all satisfying occupations. And one day you may even find a Conservative pulpit openingup.
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Rabbi Shlomo Riskin calls for a return to the Talmud's ultimate pluralism by Tamar M. Sternthal, Boston Jewish Advocate Staff
BOSTON -- When it comes to pluralism, Orthodox Rabbi Shlomo Riskin is a downright fundamentalist. Speaking at Congregation Shaarei Tefilla in - Newton last week, the chief rabbi of Efrat, Israel called for a return to the fundamental value of tolerance as it is depicted in the Talmud - "the most pluralistic literary work." According to the 58-year-old, New York native, "the origin, the generation of pluralism is fascinating" androoted in a "two-prong" Talmudic discussion, -• The Talifiud's inclusion of the first view, which actually argues against pluralism, is itself testimony to the Talmud's pluralistic tolerance of and respect for the minority opinion, he suggested. This first position, which Riskin rejects, holds that initially there wasn't any dispute in Israel. Holding up the trademark Jewish characteristic of polemicism, Riskin mocks this opinion: "I can't imagine there ever were Jews without dispute." This original unity - "one Truth with a capital T given to Mpses at Sinai"— degenerated to differences when the disciples of Shammai and Hillel were lazy in their service, according to the Talmudic story in Tractate Sanhendrin. The second, more tolerant view of difference concerns an extended, unresolved debate between the ever-battling academies of Hillel and Shammai. After several years of disagreement, a heavenly voice descends and declares: "These and those are the words of the living God, but the law is like the House ofHillel." 7 Why, questions Riskin and the Talmud? Because the House of Hillel is "sweeter," in that when they ask questions, they begin by offering-the opposite viewpoint. This version of the origins of pluralism rejects initial singularity, claims Riskin. Rather, "God left openings with the oral law enabling leaders of each generation" to develop new, and maybe opposing views, said Riskin, speaking emphatically.
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"Many different opinions can become Truth, because there are many alternate paths to God," he continued. "Torah is, in effect, a partnership between the Jewish people and God." In another Talmudic'story, Rabbi Eliezer was banned because of his radical, unaccepted minority viewpoint. Rabbi Gamliel, who was responsible for the harsh ruling that ostracized Eliezer, dies~as a result of this misdeed. Although the dispute itself was legitimate, claims Riskin, "what was not proper was delegitiinizing Rabbi Eliezer, "It was not legitimate to delegitimize the other opinion because there will well might come another time, another generation, that that opinion might come into the majority." T h e r e are limits' Yet, Riskin warns against using the "these and those" precedent as a carte-blanche for an "anything goes" approach to Jewish law. "I think there are limits," he maintained, pointingto the story of Adam and Eve and the first law of kashrut as an example. Man's opinions and logic stop where God's authority starts. The fruit, wonders Riskin, was "low calorie, low cholesterol... so why not eat it? " "Because God said 'no'," answered the self-consciously diminutive rabbi, dispelling his own childhood rationale with which his grandmother supplied him, assuring that kosher food makes you "grow to be tall and strong." • According to Riskin, "the critical, religious moment is the moment in which I must understand that I must do not what I want to do, but what God. wants me to do;" And so, he contends, God is "the ultimate Arbiter Of morality. ...... "I didn't understand this so well until I studied Sigmund Freud," said the Yeshiva University valedictorian, who graduated summa cum laude in Greek, Latin and English literature. Freud taught him that "we're all geniuses at rationalizing what we want to do," he continued. "That's why the Jewish law insists that there is a
heterogamous over-arching structure." Thus, he maintains unequivocally, "those who are outside of the halachic [Jewish legal] system cannot claim the pluralism of'these and those'." v As for the desired relationship to those outside the acceptable framework, Riskin's position was unambiguous: "Disagree, with them clearly. ... However, you can still learn from them. You can still benefit from them, especially if you're working together to raise consciousness." Stressing the importance of maintaining open lines of dialogue, and indirectly criticizing some Orthodox colleagues who refuse to speak with non-Orthodox, Riskin stated, "I want to urge an honorable return to the Talmud and return to Jewish pluralism." : Pursued other heights Riskin is like the halachah which he so lovingly describes as dynamic. Having been raised in a "notyet-religious" household, Riskin mused that at least his parents' kosher dishes would go to heaven and apparently went on to pursue other, more attainable heights. '" After receiving a master's degree from Yeshiva University, he pursued a doctorate from New York University's department of Near Eastern Language and Literature. Once ordained, at the age of 23, he and his 18-year-old wife took on responsibility for a congregation of 20 that met in a hotel room. Now the famous Lincoln Square Synagogue boasts 1,500 members, many of them under 30. Similarly, Riskin pioneered the 1,150-family town of Efrat, eight miles south of Jerusalem. Just'like' its founder,' thirWfe^' Banlj. settlenlent toWfi'°tfiP pels misconception's. xKfe'religiously'mix£d'low^P with' families from all over the w'dlfld maihtaitis^ warm relations with its neighboring Arabs, sharing water and medical services. Riskin also founded and is the dean of Ohr Torah Institutions, which oversees several Torah study institutes, including the first women's law school, for the Rabbinical Courts in Jerusalem.
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This award-winning San Francisco" author, a "reborn spiritual Italian," has written many cookbooks, taught Italian cooking classes, owned the former Square One Restaurant and researched and studied Italian Jewish food. The result is this joy of both Jewish and Italian roots and cooking. Jews, known as the Italian, have been in Italy since the second century, B.C.E. More arrived after the destruction of the second Temple in Jerusalem in 70 C.E. Sephardim came from Spain and Portugal in 1492 during the Inquisition'; the Ashkenazim from Germany and the north. Then there were the Marrano Jews who were forced to convert to Catholicism in order to survive but secretly held on to their beliefs. So begins a fascinating peek into the history of the Jews in Italy. And then the cooking begins. The chapters in Cucina Hebraic include both Italian and English names as do the recipes and are from Antipasti (appetizers) to Dolci (desserts). Each chapter begins with a pleasing introduction full of information and a list of the recipes included. Each recipe then has a few sentences to add a little flavor to the origins. Color photographs illustrate some of the recipes. Of the recipes which are labeled "economical home cooking," are a collection of the Goldstein's favorites, mostly traditional ones with a loifg history evolved from culinary detective work. The recipes were modified for today's tastes. Unique menus for the Sabbath and the major Jewish holidays comply with the structure of a kosher meal. One menu is for "Sabato Besialach," the Shabbat celebrated by the Italian Jews during which the Torah passage about the parting of the Red Sea is read. From "Agnello Ripieno di Riso (Iamb stuffed with rice) to "Zucca Gialla in
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While sufganiyot (jelly donuts) are a traditional Hanukkah treat {(some note it's because they are laden with enough oil to last eight days!). The main theme of the holiday is a celebration of religious freedom. Jerusalem Boys Town students Avrohom Datash of Ethiopia and Dovid Yehuda of France enjoy sufganiyot and mark the holiday by studying for a contest testing their knowledge of the history and laws of Hanukkah.
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Focus ; Merry Hanukkah by Joseph Aaron, Chicago Jewish News on Issues CHICAGO - I like Christmas. Relax. Whether by accident or design, the fact is that the theology of Christmas, the religious point of Christmas has pretty much been lost in the great Christmas machine that American society becomes each year for a couple of months. For most of us, Christmas stands for family, peace on earth, goodwill towards men, shopping. And so, what's not to like? I'm all for all of those things, indeed, am grateful that a holiday which isn't mine yet is so pervasive, sends out messages about families getting together, about peace on earth, about goodwill towards men, about giving gifts, spreading cheer. All those things are things Jews very much believe in, so I think it's time we stopped panicking about Christmas, making a big deal out of how it's no big deal for Jews. Every year, rabbis give sermons, organizations hold lectures, Jewish newspapers print articles on the Christmasization of Hanukkah, the "December Dilemma," on how the two holidays have absolutely , nothing in common, about how dangerous it is that we let our cute little minor insignificant holiday of lighting candles get compared to, swallowed up by the great big holiday commemorating the birth of someone whose meaning to one religion absolutely assures that he has no place in our religion. We get all twisted up about all that, with some do-gooder-by-the-book-Jews getting all nuts about the fact that Hanukkah menorahs are put up on public property and others telling us over and over and over wh'y'we should ignore Christmas, thus ensuring we think about it more than we otherwise would, Telling us to not make a big deal out'of Hanukkah, thus ensuring that we feel even more left out and deprived. We need to cool it, chill, as they say, which shouldn't be that difficult considering the weather.
cause the UJAers has made it too easy to be Jewish and the Orthodox have made it too hard to be Jewish. That, in essence, is the story of Judaism in postWorld War II America. In the last 50 or so years, we have become the most organized Jewish community in history and the best at fund-raising. Problem is that, at some point, instead of fundraising being the means to get things done, it, instead, became the end. There are, however, two dangers in that, both of which we are seeing before our very eyes. One is that you may raise money that way, but you don't necessarily raise Jews. Some leave because they don't feel they're being told the truth. Others leave because who wants to be part of something that always seems to be in peril, always worries about its survival, always seems to be hated. Who wants to live that kind of life, especially when they are free to live the American way of life. The second danger in that, is that it's trained a whole generation of Jews to feel that if you give your $25 or more to the Jewish Federation, you've ' done your Jewish duty, are a member of the Jewish community in good standing. Too easy. You have continuity by making So, too, as the Orthodox have become more stringent, focused more on minutiae, on whose meat is 'glatter', Judaism meaning fill and fun. , whose tzitzit are longer, made being Jewish seem more ; That's the whole answer. of a burden, more restrictive, more exclusionary. What was so pathetic about the federations racNow, the list of don't's, of musts is longer, harder ing around, appointing task forces, issuing studies than ever. And more than ever is there a pointing on continuity is the fact that if there is one thing of fingers, a sense that they are always opposing, you can say about the Jewish people", it's that we ever more removed from other Jews, ever more disknow how to do continuity. We are, in fact, masters missive of other Jews, ever out of step with other at it. The proof: we have passed Judaism down Jews andTiow they live. Too hard. from generation to generation to generation in all .(Continued on page 12) . kinds of places under all -,•.- ; ; .s%2j$ Sf"kinds of conditions for thousands of years. Plan to be out of the Country on We have forgotten how to make Judaism meanBusiness, Vacation or on a Mission? ingful and fun. If your travel plans call for you to be out of the country, We have forgotten beYou need to know about IMG's International Travel Insurance Plans! For the fact is that not only is Christmas no threat to us, it is, if we learn from it, an opportunity for us. To blame Christinas for ever-soaring rates of intermarriage and assimilation and. for ever-drop; ping rates of identification and affiliation, is to take the easy way out. Christmas is not the source of our problems, only the result. If Jews are attracted to Christmas or to marrying non-Jews, ifs because we haven't given them reason to stay. If Jews aren't attracted to things Jewish, it's because we haven't given them reason to enjoy. For a few years there a few years back, the Jewish organizational world was all atizzy about continuity, how to do continuity, how to increase continuity. I don't know which is sadder, the fact that they made it seem like such a complicated, abstract problem or the fact that they've simply dropped it and no longer talk about it. Since they never did figure it out, I'll let you in on the whole secret to continuity, the whole essence of ensuring continuity.
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We have lots of choices. There are the Eastern If Christmas makes you feel all that more than (Continued from page 10) religions and Deepak Chopra and Marianne Hanukkah does, it isn't Hanukkah's fault and getBoth the Orthodox and the UJA cast a larger and Williamson, and this time of the year, Santa Claus. , ting mad at Christmas isn't going tofixit. And larger shadow over Jewish life. It's either write a But if you're a Jew, doesn't it make sense to at saying over and over that there's no connection check and you're done or follow a million rules and least first explore what you are, what that means? between the holidays isn't addressing the issue. you're never done. If it doesn't do it for you, give Deepak a call. But In that I think we can learn much from the And so when you have something like Christinas if someone handed you an envelope and said there Lubavitchers. The Rebbe was clearly the greatest, out there offering things that matter in peoples' was a treasure meant for you inside, wouldn't you most innovative, most outreaching Jewish leader of lives, that speaks to peoples' lives, it naturally has at least open it and see what's there? our times, brought Judaism to more Jews in more a pull on Jews not getting that from Judaism. Judaism's been around a long time, survived in ways than anyone. Our fault, not Christmas'. all kinds of places under all kinds of conditions. If For the fact is that Lubavitch has been right Too many rabbis' sermons, too many organization you're into cooking or music or meditation or sci- about lots of things long before the rest of us. And lectures, too many Jewish letters in your mailbox ence or scholarship or humor or reading or lament- one of those things has been Hanukkah. deal with anti-Semitism and the peace process and ing or painting or mysticism or archaeology or exerInstead of being like almost all Jewish organiza; the «Iews of India. cise or praying, there is a Jewish way to do it. tions and running from anything that would in A Jewish diet must also contain the spiritual, Exploring that way will not only let you be you, anyway somehow seem to be comparing it with, must relate to our everyday lives, must include talk but will give you a sense of rootedness, of a past putting it up against Christmas, Lubavitch has and guidance about love and God and raising kids and of a future, that will keep you from feeling done quite the opposite. and mid-life crises and finding meaning in a tech- alone, that will stand with you as life dishes out If s done that with very public ceremonies putting nological world and the role of each of us in the whatever it has in store for you. up Hanukkah menorahs in very public places in Jewish world. But there's another reason to be a member of the the most prominent places all over the world, in Precisely the kinds of things we, as a community, community. And thaf s to be part of something big- pretty much every major city and every world capialmost never talk about. We lose to Christmas .not ger than just you. tal all over the globe. because if s so attractive to us but because we don't Something that lets us know that we are an They've made a very big deal about Hanukkah, compete. If we did, we'd win. important part of something vaster, more impor- made Hanukkah meaningful and fun and so given It fascinates me this fear we have of Christmas, tant, more permanent, something that's been Jews something Jewish to care about, hook into, as if, if it went away or occurred in August, every- around and will be around, something that so many feel proud and Jewish about at a time of the year thing would be okay with'us. have given so much to. Something that has given so when we feel left out, especially need something to It wouldn't. Indeed, as I say, I believe Christinas much to others, given so much to the world. care about, hook into", feel proud and Jewish about. is there to show us the way since we seem to have They've taken what's therein Judaism and mar•' forgotten that Judaism has been doing that for keted it. %bbe a*few> to identify as a 3,000 years. Nothing wrong with marketing. to feel a part of the I believe Hanukkah comes when it does very Indeed, the greatest failing of today's Judaism is much by design, very much because that's exactly , Jewish community, is to, attach that we don't market it enough, market it the right when God wanted it to. Just as God gave the world way. We've got a great product but don't know how Christmas for a reason, so he gave us Hanukkah at oneself to mt incredible people to sell it to appeal to today's Jews using today's the same time for a reason. 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Omahans meet in Israel for G.A., Major Gifts K>slon Members: of the Omaha Major Gifts Mission to Moscow, the Chazak Mission to Prague, and the delegates to the General Assembly of the Council of Jewish Federations met in Israel recently. Nearly 3000 Jews from North America joined with 2000 Israelis in the four-day meeting in Jerusalem. Following an opening gala and a day of workshops, delegates fanned out across Israel to visit sites in their Partnership 2000 regions. Omahans traveled north to the Western Galilee for allocation meetings and site visits (a complete story will appear in next week's issue). The Major Gifts Mission continued on to Safed and Tel Aviv after their Jerusalem visit (a complete story on the Moscow portion of their trip will appear later this month). Clock-wise from top left: Bob Belgrade and Mark Sanford enjoy aimoment at.the beach in • f wdMtJii'prepare arid Tjaltc : pita in old Yafo (the old section of Tel Aviv); Bob Belgrade, left, Mark Sanford, Barbara Gottlieb, Iris Ricks, Les and Jan Schnedierman, and Mort and Janet Glass sample the falafel at Jerusalem's Machane Yehuda market; Iris Ricks waits for the Omaha delegation to the '• G.A. at the Jerusalem Convention Center; a view south of the Old City through an openihfe" y' in the Ramparts, the wall- ' surrounding the city; — - — .
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by Tiffany Elsenman The first chapter in Ecclesiastes con- fighting to survive each minute. On the cludes with the line, "for in much wisdom is other hand, I can take this knowledge of much grief, and increase in knowledge is suffering and put it to good use by orgaby Matt Lerner , nizing a hurricane relief or putting in volincrease of sorrow." unteer hours. The only way one could I feel this statement To many teenage boys, life seems to Was I heading in the right direction? jfeel grief for the tragedies of life is if made by Solomon be limited and restricted. They want to Was I living my life the way I wanted to he/she is unwilling to do anything about it. grow up and be on their own. What they or was I too worried about impressing is inaccurate. In no way can I ever see don't realize is people? That's when There are other benefits that can knowledge or wiswhat lies ahead I realized I needed |come from knowledge and wisdom. For dom as negative or to seize the day and instance, I've been taught that "history is I used to be the sorrowful. live it to the fullest. loomed to repeat itself unless we learn teenager who Ifrom past mistakes." Knowledge and wanted to hurry I truly believe in, Some people are [wisdom are key to eliminating prejudice and grow up, until the saying, "that so worried about imhatred; the more you know about a a couple of weeks which does not kllll pressing others, they [person, the better decisions and opinago. us only makes us forget who they are jions you'll make concerning them, On Nov. 8, my stronger." Every and what they are inally, knowledge and wisdom help an sister, Nicole, was experience, either' about. If something Tiffany individual to make better decisions in his married. As the positive or negalike that happens, wedding was gettive, can affect a person positively. We or her personal.life. your future could be ting closer, I got can learn from every experience we really scary. People / To me, wisdom does not bring grief, very excited beencounter, and therefore, increase our and knowledge does not bring sorrow. need to take in thd cause I knew my knowledge and wisdom of life. An exam- Instead, it brings much satisfaction and lessons life teaches brother and my ple would be learning about all the devas- motivation to keep learning more and them. family were all tation occurring across the world today. more. One can never outgrow learning This wedding was coming in. Also, a Thousands have died in Central because there is such an abundance of the eye-opener I few of my friends America because of monstrous hurri- things to leam! It may bring grief to know needed. I now realcanes, hundreds die every day of ran- that one will never learn everything-Wke from Minnesota ize, no matter how would be there « c *on0 f " « »he« *s t' * e" * B" r- a c*h" o' *t *a"f ' much I used to £ 1 dom crimes, and children starve every an unattainable goal; but for me, it's a What I didn't know " " " ? ° V « agree, that school is day because they have no food to eat. challenge to constantly strive to increase was that this sin- their sister Nicole's wedding. a * dshou|d be,he This is enough to make me sick to my my knowledge and wisdom on a day-tostomach because of all the sorrow and day basis. gle weekend would have a huge impact most important thing in. my life. No matgrief it gives me. Tiffany Is a senior at Mlllard North, a on my life. ter how much potential I have, and no On one hand, I can feel guilty because member of'NCSY, Beth Israel and Beth El During the pre-nuptial dinner, my sis- matter how smart I truly am,-if I don't ...-. ter and her future husband showed a get things;dpn.B;in the,plass/pgrn l-ynll I have so much, and these people are Synagogues. video reflecting back on their lives and hpt be where jyvant to be.j .wilj^stopr how everything came together for them. ping myself srfort of my potential; . :,. Sitting next to me was my brother, and I I am writing this because it took an think he also saw his life flash before emotional weekend to wake me up. If him. Seeing that video really got me you sit down and take the time to think thinking... about where you want to be and who • I was already a sophomore in high you truly are, your road to the future will school, and soon I would be making be very bright. You will know the path some important decisions in my life. The you want to take. road was going to split in just a couple of Take the right path and be who you years, and I wasn't ready for it. truly are. Don't live life wondering what The big picture is great, but it is also people think and how they react. Do scary. The thoughts about finding the what you think is right. person Move, where I want to go to school, what I want to do in life, and who Matt Is a freshman at Burke, a membe I want to be all raced through my head. otAZA *1, USY and Beth El Synagogue.
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'BijKiJi.H rsrii n i by Matt Egermayer I was flipping through the paper the other day when I came across a very interesting article. It turns out that a forphotograph by Michael Parsow mer pro wrestler ran for governor of Minnesota and won. He won by telling by Tamara Schneiderman the truth, displaying a sense of humor, and having the guts to tell people what brush their teeth, a group of KKK boys he really believes. I couldn't believe came up and sang The Hanukkah Song what I was reading. This wasn't fiction, (by Adam Sandier). A girl camper was this was Jesse "The Body" Ventura. even told to her face that she was a Ventura is the Man. He wears camou"dirty Jew." flage to important meetings and once sold out Madison Square Garden for a wrestling match. Toughest of all, he was in the classic Shwarzenegger film Predator, and made up one-half of the WSJ ^ duo Black Hammer/White Lightning in Major League 2. Plain and simple, this is one tough man. y There is no question, America loves a good upset, and Ventura gave America their victory. He ran out of the Reform party (yes, the same Reform party that Tiffany at Camp Sabra with friend gave us Ross Perot) and beat the odds on favorite Skip Humphrey, the. son of Adam Lobol of St. Louis. former Minnesota Senator Hubert The camp couldn't have been an Humphrey. Aryan Power camp, because they had He won by immediately'establishing some Black campers. The thing that what he believed in. He was for abortion really ticked me off was the fact their and legalizing marijuana. How long has counselors didn't even bother to stop it been since politicians had enoughthem, it was like they actually wanted courage to say that? ' the boys to do it. He also displayed humor. Once he That's one thing we need less of, was on the Tonight Show, and Jay Leno breeding ignorance into.the minds of told him he had a beautiful wife. Ventura children. Most people I know (Jews and replied, "I don't need an intern, that is for non-Jews) were taught to respect every- surel" , one, and why shouldn't we? He feels that the government needs to Tamara Is a freshman at Mlllard North,stop a intruding into people's lives and member, of NCSY and Beth Israel that people should be able to make their • Synagogue.
Reality Check - Last summer, I went on a camping trip at Camp Sabra in Missouri. It was really great; everyone had a wonderful time and learned a lot about each other. We did a friendship web at the end and that helped to get to know people, too. Of course, we were all a little nervous before the trip; from what we'd heard, it didn't sound too exciting. My past experiences hadn't been exactly great. A terrible rainstorm accompanied our departure, and we left later than expected. People were kind of upset (and wet). Our first campsite was a little squashed, but it was fun; we spent a lot of time looking at caves in the area. The next day, we went on a very long hike; luckily, we didn't have to carry our backpacks through the river crossings. The scenery In Northern Arkansas is really breathtaking, beautiful landscapes and so many trees. Near the end of our hike, we almost got lost but finally arrived at the right campsite. The camping area looked like a large O with commons in the middle and campsites scattered around the O. There was .only one water pump, and you had to cross the commons to get to it. Next to the pump was a boys' camp whose initials, coi> ^dentally, were KKK. A few times while were getting water, their campers started . • "moo" at us and laugh. When our counselors went to
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(Continued from page 1) expected to generate- nearly enough funds to cover the coast of a summer program in Israel for high school students whose families enroll. In addition WASHINGTON, D.C. - B'nai B'rith International to the one-time grant from the Federation and the Passport program, scholarships are available to has nominated Jordan's King Hussein for this those students with financial need. For more infor- year's Nobel Peace Prize. In a letter to the Nobel Committee, B'nai B'rith mation about Passport to Israel, call Jewish International President Richard D. Heideman sugEducational and Library Services, 334-6445. Birthright Israel's organizers hope to enlist local gested that the King's assistance with the Wye federations and communities worldwide in joining Plantation talks between Israel and the the coalition of philanthropists — there are four Palestinian Authority, in particular, had earned additional partners committed to the project to . him immediate serious consideration. "King Hussein's personal participation in the Wye date - and the government of Israel in providing $20 million for each of five years beginning in River negotiations this October between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian January 1999. - . Bronfman, who was also the international chair Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat, mediated by U.S; of the G.A., said at a news conference in Israel that President Bill Clinton, was instrumental in the suche hopes local communities will provide follow-up cess of those talks," Heideman wrote the Nobel programming for the travelers when they return to Committee. The King's involvement, by itself, would build on the Israel experience in the hope of forg- merit this nomination. "Still enduring the effects of chemotherapy treating a strong and vibrant Jewish identity. Bronfman said local communities would also be ment for cancer, he bravely interrupted his recuresponsible for deciding who would be eligible for peration and traveled cross-country to participate the program, but that he expects very few prob- in the arduous talks. He therefore deserves thiB lems in this regard. Many other programmatic nomination all the more. President Clinton, Prime details about what Bronfman called "an audacious Minister Netanyahu and Chairman Arafat all tesinitiative" remain to be resolved over the next year tified not only to the king's valued insights, but -also to his courageous personal example....King prior to the program's inauguration. Natan Sharansky, Israel's minister of industry Hussein's effort at Wye River, an extension of his and trade and the chairman of the ministerial long career as 'a warrior for peace,' which also committee on Israel-Diaspora relations, who spoke includes the 1994 Jordanian-Israeli peace treaty, at the news conference, said the Birthright pro- deserve your highest recognition." The B'nai B'rith International president sepa•gram is essential for forging bonds and creating a "common educational background" among world rately noted that the Nobel Peace Prize has gone to other Middle East leaders who have tried to chart Jewry. . Bronfman, who also served as chairman of the a new course away from the region's chronic cycle G.A. held in Israel for the first time, is co-chair- of Arab-Israeli tension and war. Israeli Prime man of the Seagram company, and chairman of Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Koor Industries Ltd., Israel's largest industrial Anwar Sadat were recognized by the Nobel holding company. He and his wife founded the Committee for the 1978 Camp David Accords and 1979 Israeli-Egyptian peace treaty. Israeli Prime Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies. Steinhardt, a noted philanthropist who concen- Minister Yitzhak Rabin, Foreign Minister Shimon trates on Jewish causes, had a legendary career on Peres and Chairman Yasser Arafat, then as leader Wall Street as one of its most successful money of the Palestinian Liberation Organization,-were>n • " •'•••'>• managers. He stunned the financial world when he. honored for the 1993 Oslo Accords. announced that he would closed the hedge fund that had made him so wealthy and devote his time and resources to Jewish causes. He founded the Steinhardt Jewish Campus by Art Grossman Service Corps which offers stipends and learning opportunities to recent college graduates who , spend the year following graduation as interns at -Hillel Houses. In keeping abreast with current events, the ' "We are at a critical juncture in the history of the Y.E.Syoldtimers recent assembly was treated to Jewish people, a time when we must do everything an illuminating dissertation by Creighton possible to strengthen young people's connection to University History Professor Bryan Lebeau, on the their culture and religion," Steinhardt said at the history of the founding of Thanksgiving. press conference. "A strong connection to Israel is in american history, the designation of Pilgrim a powerful way to bring young Jews back to their Fathers applied to the earliest settlers of the roots. "This is a gift from our generation to our children colony of Plymouth, MA. They were separatists from the Church of England and fled to America in and grandchildren," he added. 1620 to avoid persecution. The United Jewish Appeal/Council of Jeiwsh life in America was harsh. Only half survived Federation, now a combined organization, will be sending proposals for discussions to the heads of the -the first year. In thankfulness for survival and . more than 200 federations across North America. gratefulness for the aid provided by the natives, a The debate in larger communities will center around' day of thanksgiving was declared. The Indian chief eligibility requirements; here in Omaha, every brought corn, wild fowl, meat and fish, and 90 Jewish child will be eligible, according to Federation braves to participate in the feast, which lasted three days. . Executive Director Jan Perelman. Later, the holiday was observed at different >, "All of us who are vitally concerned about the survival of the Jewish community in the Diaspora times. In 1863, during the Civil War, President applaud .this monumental effort," she noted. "We Lincoln proclaimed a national day of thanksgiving in Omaha will do everything we can to ensure that on the last Thursday in November. We stood in memory of Lou Canar, Laurie Jane our children will be able to participate-because we know the influence of a visit to Israel in sparking (Simons); Misle, and Leon Gorlicki. ' And w;e greeted Fanny Gummers, visiting from Jewish identity of young people." Julia Goldman of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency Kansas City, one of the group's outstanding volunteers when she lived in Omaha. Shalom. contributed to this article.
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December HAPPY HANUKKAH
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A Small Town In The City. Pacific at 87th
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APPY HOLIDAYS!It's lime again for The Dance Shoppe to give you a few more shopping days, because now. we're OPEN SUNDAY! I Sec us lor Dance and Exercise wear thai will make great gifts! And don't forget our SUPER SALE RACK' You'll love our selection-1 PLUS Uie convenience of shopping Sundays] All our best to you this ," holiday season and.. . We'll See You Sunday;
8722 Pacific St. 391-0312
YOUR NATURAL FOOD SOURCE We now offer one of the largest selections of organic and all natural foods available. For a healthier alternative, shop the Broadmoor Market.
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CountrysideJ^illage A Small Town In The City. Pacific at 87th
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130th & W. Center Rd. 333-4554
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HAPPY HANUKKAH! Jfappy Jfetttikkah!
HAPPY HANUKKAH Timely Gifts for Hanukkah
f upei lot Come See Us At Our Store 4610 S. 132nd S t • Omaha • 333-9033 (N.W.Com* 01132nd &L) 245 W. Broadway » Council Bluffs«323-5980^
TIME CENTER SALES •Seiko . • Howard Miller •Ansonia • Linden • Cuckoo Clocks W a t c h & Clock Repair
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SERVICE •CompleteWatch Repair •Batteries, Band, Crystal •Chimesand Strike Clocks •Cuckoo Clocks •Grandfather Clocks/Home Service
Westwood Plaza
Unique, distinctive & just plain fun!
330-6677
Persian and Middle Eastern Cuisine
Discover Omaha's Best Kept Secret • Hummus • Falafel • Baba Gounush • Lamb Shank • Lamb Shish Kabob
• Open Mon-Sat Lunch & Dinner • Take Oui Available • Also serving Israeli •• Wine
Call for Appetizer Platters (or your Holiday
Neighborhood Bakery & Cafe •Tortes
1712 North 120th St. 493-3080 (Candlewood Shopping Center)
Toys-Gifts-Collectibles
•Wedding Cakes 'German Specialties • Cheese Cakes
'Complete Catering
LUNCH & GERMAN STYLE DINNERS
5180 Leavenworth 553-6774
ONE PACIFIC PLACE Pacific at 103rd
BringBack YourBeauty! Our new Aesthetic Laser now makes it possible. Erasing birthmarks, brown spots, age spots.or spider veins on your face or legs has been difficult. Sometimes impossible. Until now. Now there is the new Versa Pulse Aesthetic Laser - nscil in Omaha mil)'by Oicl Thompson, M.D., FACS. The Versa I'ulse can fade - even erase - a wide range of conditions, smoothly, cooly and safely, with no anesthesia
Dr. diet Thompson is one of the few doctors in this til with Clarksiin Hospital and performs a
' facelifts • eyelids • breast augmentation/ reduction • abdominal • liposuction • nose reshaping Cull nmlfiml oul how lo bring the beauty back into your life. SHOWN: selections from our Lisa Jenks Sterling Jewelry Collection
Dr. Chet Thompson
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December 13 New & Prcowned Jewelry' Stereo Equipment, TVs, VCRs Quality New & Used Merchandise ALL MERCHANDISE GUARANTEED (or 30 DAYS DOWNTOWN WEST 514 No. 16th St. 2S0S So. 120lh SI. 342-7764 334-8776
GENIE CHAIN GLIDE
A New poor Opener concept The Drive Chain is enclosed in a metal guide rail - less chance for accidents - No sagging chains • Fewer moving parts Quieter • & virtually maintenance free with . the Best warranty in town.
$991*25 £ £ « |
Featuring Winter & Holiday Designers... Jennifer Roberts Tamotsu Anne Klein Helen Hsu Dana Buchman Sizes 6-24 70* NorthflStlhStreet S*S-io0i
plus tax Installed
2ndTransmitter-addS20. Intellicode included - slops thieves by sending a different signal each time you open the door. ASK ABOUT OUR 4 OR 6 MO. FINANCE PLANS
GEIVJIE Safety Lights
Model PCG400
OMAHA DOOR & WINDOW CO., INC. Omaha's Oldest and Largest Garage Door Company... For 40 Years We Have Serviced All Types of Openers ^and Will Be Here When You Need Us. 4665 "G" St. • 733-6440 • OPEN SAT. 9AM to 1PM
Tako I-B0 to 60th or 42nd Street Exit. 2 blocks south to F Street, then lo 46lh Street (OR) L Streei to 50th & G ' . east to 46th Street
HAPPY HANUKKAH 1998 Cadillac Gatera(R3594), leather and more
$34,250
48 mos; $376.60/mo. plus tax; $1,500 down, 12,000 miles/year
1999 Cadillac Deville(R3613), leather, Stabilitrak, loaded!
41,447
36 mos.; $510.55/mo. plus tax; $1,500 down, 12,000 miles/year.
1999 Cadillac Seville STS (R3580), sunroof, leather, loads of options
53,092
36 mos.; $640.55/mo. plus tax; $2,400 down, 12,000 miles/year
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39 mos.; $402.90/mo. plus tax; $2,400 down, 12,000 miles/year 1 9 9 9 M e r c e d e S - B e n Z SLK Roadster (R3630), Retractable Hard-Top Convertible, 1 in stock,'39 mos.; $587.26/mo. plus tax; $2,500 down, 12,000 miles/year
1999 PontJaC Bonneville SLE (R3473), traction control.loaded
28,290
48 mos.; $348.87/mo. plus tax; $1,500 down, 12,000 miles/year,
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"Don't Buy Until You See Our Selection!! Omaha's Complete Wall Decorating Store • Over1,000 Prints In Slock lor Home I Olllce Including Custom Mirrors, Custom Colored Paper Art end 01 Course Prints, Prints and More Prints HUSH ORDERS WELCOME »MaHlc.Pilnli,PholosaKi*p>*esl 330-7818 R m Supab CMltsmansfop and Expff I Advice
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Barbara frankel enterprises
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distinctive and decorative table linens • cloths • mats • napkins table setting and design consulting Call for an appointment
402-333-7920
In tlie spirit of tlie holiday,it is our pleasure to wish all our friends and customers a very '
HAPPY HANUKKAH MoOday gift Certificates ftvatiabtt 639 North 114th Street • Omaha
493-0099
OUR WISHES TO YOU FOE A HAPPY HANUKKAH OMAHA STEAKS Now Offering Kosher Meats Including Beef Brisket, Ribeye Steaks and Beef Franks. 96th & "J" • Crossroads • Westroads • Oakview • Eppley Airfield Come see what's cooking at our local Omaha Steaks store or call us at 1-800-248-8786 for Nationwide delivery.
HAPPY HANUKKAH From Your Friends at
Nobbies Your Ultimate Party SuperStore
CHARDONNAY Omaha's First Four Diamond restaurant is surprisingly affordable! Experience our new menu featuring . continental cuisine with exceptional meats, fresh fish and seafood as well as choice wines by the glass or bottle. Dinner: Monday - Thursday 6 p.m.-10 p.m. • Frjday& Saturday 6:00 p.m.-11 p.m.
Omaha Marriott Hotel 10220 Regency Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68114 (402) 399-9000
120th & Center (Bel Air Plaza)
333-6300
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Rockbrook Villaee 108th and Center
NOW OPEN Come and experience a Touch of the Middle East and Dine with Us!
frifern Rockbrook Village 11036 Elm St. 384-9296
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HANUKKAH! December 13 jade Garden
CHANUKAH COOKIES 500 each
Chinese Restaurant
Please have all orders in by Dec. 10
CARRY OUT AVAILABLE
498-8833 Beer and Wine Available 2068 N. 117th Ave.
HAVE A HAPPY HANUKKAH!
North Park (117th & Blondo)
119th and Pacific
M - T h : 11-9:30 • Fri. & Sat. 11-10:30 • Sun. 12-9:30
Temple Israel Gift Shop
334-2744
FOR YOUR FAMILY VACATION CONTACT
BOBLOHRMAN
GIFTS
7023CassSt. Omaha, NE 68132 (402) 556-6536
Give your home a fresh new look;
TOWER TRAVEL
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serving all your Hanukkah and Judaic gift needs HOURS: Sunday, 10-1 Monday, 10-5 Tuesday-Thursday, 10-6 Friday, 10-4
310 Regency'Pkwy Suite.115 Omaha, NE 6B114 393-2500 .
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GIVE YOUR CHILD THE GIFT OF MUSIC EDUCATION
FURNITURE SHOWCASE
800f DODQE, OMAHA • 393-3900 WATS 1-80O-64M21R Open 10 1 Mori A Thun • in 110 lrif« JN*>\. V\\ S i |
Steve & Julie Renier's
Pianos Plus 14211 ARBOR STREET (ONE BLOCK NORTH OF OAKVIEW MALL)
333-9233 Exclusive Home of: SCHIMMEL * CHARLES WALKER * PETROF WEBER * KNABE PLAYER PIANOS
Huge Selection of Used Pianos At Lowest Prices: Steinways, Yamahas, Baldwins, etc.
HAPPY HANUKKAH WE CATER TO THE MOST DISCRIMENATING CUSTOMERS
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Dog & Cat Boarding Call 359-4155 for reservations or a Grooming complimentary Labrador Breeding brochure or tour. Natural Life Pet Products
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* Tbp Dollar Paid For Used Pianos! * Trade-in's Welcome
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FAMILY DINING Kids Menu $3.99 Includes Entree, Soda & Ice Cream
Hj/podoivnr THIS SEASON, GIVE THE GIFT OF RESTFUL SLEEP WITH HYPOALLERGENIC HYPODOWN* PRODUCTS FROM OGALLALA DOWN.
WEST;129TH S, MAPLE EAGLE RUN SQUARE • 492-9855 MON-SAT 10-4 • SUN 12-4 EAST: 501 N. 13TH ST. • 342-5376 MON-fRI 8-5 • SAT 10-1 • TWO LOCATIONS • PARK AT OUR DOOR 800-333-5376 email: earlytobedQphonfit.com
persol sunglasses The Italian air force proved them durable. Jackie O proved them beautiful^
This Holiday Season.. .Paul Kottich, Dan Birge and Ed Jones Invite You To... AN EXCITING MEN'S STORE FEATURING BUSINESS AND CASUAL ATTIRE & ACCESSORY ITEMS.
Eagle Men's Apparel In Store Tailoring & Great Service
Eagle Run Square 129th & Maple 431-1810 Store Hours: Mon-Thur 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Frl10a.m.-6p.m. Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Rich in tradition, these special Bright Star designs capture the joy of personal Mitzvot/Blessings and add meaning to religious holidays.
HOLIDAY PURCHASES
FREE Gift Wrap FREE Home Delivery
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2215 Harney
346.4200
private parking at the door
HAMPTON INN • WESTROADS • 391-5300 Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast OiC>. 129 Spacious and Comfortable Guest Rooms 7 Days* 6-10 ojn. ^ ] ^ » Two-Room Parlor Suites O,O.Free Local Calls
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FREE Showtime, CNN, ESPN, WGN and TNT
'. In Room Movies Available WestroadB Shopping Mall Adjacent , • 18 Fabulous Food Court Restaurants 1 •TGIFFridays C i C 100% Satisfaction Guarantee-If you're not satisfied with your room, you don't pay!
Beautiful Guest Rooms For Oat Of Town Bar/Bat Mitzvah & Wedding Guests
9720 WEST DODGE ROAD ~ Group and Corporate Rates
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Products For Your Body, Back and Health
724 S.12TH STREET OLD MARKET
' Commercial & Retail EAGLE RUN PLAZA 132nd & Maple 445-2980 WESTWOOD PLAZA 125U1&W. Center Rd. 333-2598
WINTER EXHIBITIONS
For the right Hanukkah exposures;' take your picture taking opportunities to Dean's
Miracle Hills Plaza at 747 N. 114th
Nov. 21 • Colin Smith Nov. 21 • Bemis Collection Feb. 27 * Sean Scully Feb. 27 • Charles Strong & ' Portrait Show
493-7555 All exhibitions are open to the public and admission is FREE. Call 341-713Q for our membership brochure.
The Single Best Piece of Fitness Equipment You Can Buy. Period. • • • •
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• FREE Delivery in Metro Area • 90 Days Same as Cash with Approved Credit
BRANDS FOR l£SS..Abt less! OMAHA: 90th & Military • 133rd & Center • LA VISTA: 8100 S. 84th BELLEVUE: Hwy. 73-75 & Childs Rd. • COUNCIL BLUFFS: 1800 N. 16th St.
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HAPPY HANUKKAH! CERAMIC TILE • WOOD FLOORS • FORMICA • BLINDS
IN THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON, WE WISH YOU A
HAPPY HANUKKAH May the brilliant lights of Hanukkah brighten all your days
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MAJOR CREDIT CARDS SOUTHEAST CORNED OF Mlh I WEST DOME RD, OMAHA
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