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No. 25 Omaha, NE

NGJW and Clarkson College form 'Dress for Success'

Energetic Woznica brings passion to Omaha

Schrager Foundation makes grants, elects new president

by Joanie Jacobson

by Pam Monsky

by Claudia Sherman Foundation Public Relations Coordinator

Federation Communications Director NCJW and Clarkson College announce plans to co-sponsor city-wide community service program, "The most important thing in Jewish education is 'Dress for Success,' May 11-16. The program will a teacher who is interestprovide appropriate clothing and vocational guid- ing, passionate and who ance sessions to Omaha-area women entering or the students can fall in re-entering the workplace. , love with," explained Participating organizations include Goodwill of Rabbi David Woznica Omaha, Inc., Omaha Housing Authority, Lydia recently. Woznica will House, Nebraska Job Service, Vocational bring his brand of conRehabilitation and the YWCA. temporary Judaism here (Continued on page 6) -on Wednesday, March 24, in the second in the Adult Education series sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Omaha. Woznica will address the Young Jewish Omaha group (YJO) at a dinner on March 24, 5:30 p.m., and will speak to the entire community at 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish Rabbi David Woznica Community Center. Chairing the community lecture are Carol and Steve Bloch; Lori and Michael Miller are chairmen of the YJO event. Rabbi Woznica's credentials are impressive. He is Amy Warner, Career Program Coordinator of the Transitions Program for the YWCA, and the director of the 92nd Street Y's Bronfman Elizabeth Cohen, NCJW Project Chairwoman, Center for Jewish Life in New York City, one of the (Continued on page 2) are planning the Dress for Success' program.

At its most recent meeting, members of the Phillip G. and Terri L. Schrager Foundation awarded grants to four requests for funds totaling $13,500. The Schrager Foundation also made commitments to continue to support four $1,000 college scholarships and continue its on-going assistance to Jewish Educational Services for its special needs program for $6,000. This program serves children with various learning differences at all area Hebrew schools. Established in December, 1984, the Schrager Foundation supports charitable, educational, and religious activities of the Jewish Federation of Omaha and other philanthropic organizations that promote the spirit of cooperation and brotherhood among Jews and non-Jews. "Taking the MTV Challenge," sponsored by the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization (BBYO), will be one of the four programs receiving a grant from the Schrager Foundation. This program provides a unique approach to addressing propaganda, violence, drug abuse, racism, arid self-esteem issiiea in the media through the Jens of Jewish.values. Under the guidance of trained professionals from the Union for Traditional Judaism, teenagers learn to analyze messages promoted in the media by comparing them to Jewish ethics and values. (Continued on page 6)

Voyage of Discovery nets new understanding by Carol Katzman

Though Harlan Noddle has visited Israel 10 • times, this latest trip, combined with a two-day stop in the former Soviet Union, opened his eyes to •the problems faced by these Jews. He and Murray Newman were invited by the United Jewish Appeal/Council of Jewish Federations (UJA/CJF) to attend a week-long mission in January to observe the work of the Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) and the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI). Both groups are recipients of funds raised in the annual UJA/Federation Campaigns in communities across North America. Accompanied by J a n Perelman; Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of Oniaha, the two men spent a hectic 48 hours in Simferopol in the Ukraine, and Yalta, on the Black Sea, after four days in Israel. "The conditions in the former Soviet Union are deplorable," Noddle said. "I saw at least 60 unfinished construction sites started anywhere from three to 20 years ago with rusty cranes just sitting there unused. "Everywhere you look, there are cars without tires, crumbling apartment buildings, and people walking because they can't afford busfare," he added. "The middle class is leaving," added Newman, "They have nothing; they are nflt better off than they were under communism." The group of about 200 leaders from Jewish communities across America toured JDC sites in Simferopol like Chesed, the new Jewish Community Center located in the basement of one of the city's large cold-war-era apartment complexes. Staffed by JDC workers from Israel, and local voluteers, Chesed, which means kindness in Hebrew, provides a hot kosher meal each day to elderly pensioners, arranges for Hebrew and Judaic studies classes, sponsors holiday parties and celebrations, and assists those Jews looking to make aliyah to Israel. "The Jewish community was essentially laying dormant for more t h a n 70 years," Noddle explained. "After the break-up of the; Soviet Union,

Jewish musicians entertained the Vogaye of Discovery Mission participants in Simferopol's new Jewish Community Center. JDC workers were allowed back in." Before visiting one family in Simferopol, Newman and Noddle met with their 17-year-old son in Israel, who is currently in the Selah program, run by JAFI. Selah, whose Hebrew name is an acronym for Students without Parents, arranges for transportation from the FSU to Israel, housing and schooling so that these teens can experience a year of life in Israel, where, as Harlan Noddle stated, "there is a promise of a future." The two brought a videotape of the family's son from Israel and watched as the family cried and laughed at the images on their television screen. Some 60% of the teens' families eventually join them in Israel. The rest stay behind in places like Simferopol because they need to care for elderly parents who can't travel or because of lack of funds. The 12-month boarding school is designed to assist teens with learning Hebrew while preparing them for entrance into the Israeli Defense Forces

Harlan Noddle, back left, Jan Perelman and Murray Newman, seated, met with a 17-yearold from Simferopol enrolled in the Selah program in Israel. The next evening, the group brought a videotape to the teen's parents in the Ukraine. and universities. Though immigration is down from the 70j000 annually of the early 90s, more than 46/000 made aliyah just last year and more are expected this year. The group also visited Tel Chai in Kiryat Shemonah in the Northern Galilee. There, the Jewish Agency has established a high-tech program through the Israel Education Fund, with allocations from UJA. Associated with the Weizmann Institute of Science and Technology, the program • brings together young olim from the FSU and local Israeh's from outside the major populations center. In addition, JAFI's Project Otzma brings Americans to Tel Chai, connecting them to the olim and Israelis. "Kiryat Shemonah faces many of the same problems we do in Omaha," explained Noddle. "It's a small community; it's not Jerusalem or Tel Aviv and the community has difficulty persuading its young people to stay.

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Elijah is the one prophet who gets a lot of good press. We don't know much about him, his life or his ministry, unless of course you take the time to .read some of the stories contained in the Book of First Kings. Suffice to say, what most Jews know about him wouldn't even fill his cup. Yet there are certain symbols and rituals that are closely tied to Elijah's memory. Every Saturday night at the close of shabbat we ,,sing Eliyahu ha navi as part of the haydallah ritual. Elijah we are told will herald the messianic era. Each shabbat that comes to a close, reminds us that redemption has not come. That hatred and strife still reign, and people objectify their fellow 'human beings to suit their own aims. The assault on human dignity week in and week out continues with no end in sight. Elijah has not come, another week has gone, perhaps this week or even tomorrow a spirit of true brotherhood will manifest itself. Elijah is the bittersweet, hope against hopelessness that this week we will be redeemed in spite of ourselves and our vain strivings. Another ritual is of course the extra cup of wine found on the seder table. We drink four cups of wine, one for each of the four divine promises of liberation from Egypt found in the Torah. All the four promises deal with an act of removal from EgyptThere is a fifth promise that speaks about Gods promise to bring the Israelites to the land of Israel. So the first major dilemma is, whether the Exodus from Egypt alone was the fulfillment of Gods plan or did it include the settling of the land of Israel. Opinions are divided and so the issue will be settled in the time of ultimate redemption, which will happen when Elijah returns. The last major ritual associated with Eliyahu haNavi is that of the chair of Elijah that is designated at every brit milah or circumcision. Truth be told Elijah was a'tough prophet by all accounts. He ' was the last of the prophets that survived the persecutions under Ahab and Jezabel. He rebuked king and commoner and invoked Gods name and power with impunity. Rabbinic literature is full of colorful stories, moral lessons and anecdotes attributed to Elijah and his prophecy. Accordingly, Elijah who was a constant critic of the Israelite leadership for forsaking worship and education, is commanded by God, to witness each Jews entrance into the covenant. Because God knows that the leadership may be ignorant, flawed and unresponsive to Jewish needs, but the people will not always be fooled or tricked. Each generation and community has its issues. Moses is aggrieved at the Israelites for building the golden calf and doubting God's continued meaningful presence in their lives. Elijah ridicules the prophets of Baal for building a worthless altar to a meaningless god and neglecting the God of Israel. Today, we need to ask ourselves, "What are we building that's devoid of God and Jewishness in this community?"

S SHULAMTFH/KUTCHER Shulamith Tony" Kutche^ died Feb. 19 in Omaha. A memorial service was held March 4 at Temple • Israel; burial was in Sioux City, IA. on Feb. 21. She. was preceded in death by her husband, Will Kutcher.. • Survivors include two sons, Arthur Simon and Jerry Zelig Kutcher; three grandchildren and five great-grand-grandchildren. Mrs. Kutcher was active in the Sioux City Jewish community before moving to Omaha in 1985, serving as President of Hadassah, Vice-president of YES, and teaching in the Mount Sinai Temple Religious School. Memorials to Temple Israel, Omaha. MILTON BELZER Former Omahan Milton Belzer died Feb 14 in Culver City, CA. Services were held there on Feb. 17. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Bloom Belzer; daughter, Barbara "Bunny" Ness of Blaine, WA.; sons, Jeffrey Belzer of San Ramon, CA., and Michael Belzer of Culver City; brother, Dr. Edward Belzer of Prairie Village, KS; sisters, Doris Kwiatek of Omaha and Shirley Sorkin of Denver;; and seven grandchildren. : , HELEN DIAMOND Helen Diamond died Feb. 27 in Houston, TX. Survivors include her husband, Bernie, and daughter and son-in-law, Fran and Harold Falk, all of Houston; brother, Jacob Adler, and brother and sister-in-law, Morrie and Bernice Adler, all of Omaha. Memorials to Beth Israel Synagogue or the Rose

Energetic Woznica brings passion (Continued from page 1) most prominent Jewish cultural and educational institutions in the country, under his direction, the Center's series of Jewish lectures, seminars and institutes has become recognized as one of the most progressive and.creative programs in the world. New York Magazine recently voted the series the best in the country. • "I've never been to Omaha," Rabbi Woznica said, "and I'm excited because of the diversity of the groups I'll be addressing. This is a chance to bring . an important message to the Omaha Jewish community, a real chance to affect people's lives." The community lecture, which includes a dessert reception, is free; the first 50 reservations will receive a handcrafted Ethiopian mezuzah case. The YJO dinner is $10 per person. . /. For more information about either event, please call the Federation office at 334-6431.

Heartland Philharmonic to perform "A Tribute to Jewish Composers" will feature works by George Gershwin, Aaron Copeland, and Gustav Mahler on Saturday, March 6, 7:30 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center. Cantor Emil Berkovits of Beth El Synagogue will make a guest appearance. Tickets are $5 for adults; $3 for students and seniors. For more information, call Gloriann Levy, 334-6403.

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FRIDAY: Tot Shabbat Service, 7 p.m.; Shabbat Service,-8 p.m. Rabbi Azriel, Rabbi Stiel and Cantor Blum and Dr. Michael Yablonski will officiate. Rabbi Stiel will speak. The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by the Temple Sisterhood. SITTER SERVICE Sitter Service is available Friday evening & Saturday mornings when there is a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Sunday mornings when there is Religious School. Cost is $2 per family with reservations. Drop-ins, $3 per family. No facilities for infants. SATURDAY: Bagels and Bible: An informal opportunity to learn Torah with the rabbis, 9:3010:15 ajn.; Shabbat service, 10:30 a.m. SUNDAY: AOL (Adult Opportunities for Learning), 10 a.m. The topic will be "Rabbinic Responses to History as Mirrored in Purim;" Purim Carnival, noon-2 p.m. Fun for the whole family with food, games and prizes. Tickets will be sold at the door, good for both food and games. The Carnival, sponsored by the Temple Youth Group, is open to the entire community. ADULT EDUCATION Sisterhood Adult Education: Thursday, March 11: Rabbi Azriel will teach "Jewish Identity: Past, Present and 10-11:30 a.m.; Beginning Beyond Midrash, 6:50-7:40 p.m.; Beyond Midrash, 7:50-8:45 p.m., both led by Don Schwartz. ANNUAL NEW YORK TEMPLE DELI NIGHT Sunday, March 28 An evening of fun and great food, sponsored by Temple Israel's Men's Club and Sisterhood. There will be two seatings, 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; take out orders will also be available. Call the Temple office for reservations, 556-6536.

TIFERETH ISRAEL ' - - .,- Member of th« United Synagogue ' '. of Conservative Judaism . 3219 Sheridan Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68502 -'.' ' " ' - - - ' ' 423.8569- ' -;. ;•'/>;-*. Services conducted by Rabbi Stanley M. Rosenbaum. Minyan on Monday and Thursday at 7:15 a.m. FRIDAY: Services, 8 p.m. SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m.; Lunch and Learn, 12:30-2:30 p.m. trv Goldenburg will speak on "Lets Be Happy To Be Healthy." A dairy lunch will be served. Make reservations with the synagogue. Cost is $10 for the series or $3.50 per session.

CHABAD HOUSE An Afflliate of the Worldwide • -' -.' Chabad-Lubavitch Movement - ' . I860 So. I20thSfc, Omaha, m 68144 * Phone:380-1800 E-MAIL-*chabad@aoI,com WEBSlTEt www.chabad.centers.com/omahn Services conducted by Rabbi Mendel Katzman. SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m., followed by Kiddush. Mincha-Ma'ariv, 4:45 p.m., followed by Havdalah. MONDAY through FRIDAY: Services, 7 a.m. TUESDAY: Parshah Insights, 7 p.m. THURSDAY: Halachah 101 Class, 8 a.m. NOTE: Chabad House has Shmurah Matzohs available. Please order early. Cost is $12 per pound.

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PERSONALS The family of Judi Lerner wishes to thank the community for all of its support during her illness. Sheldon, Jodi & Justin Lerner Jeffrey & Susan Aizenberg & family Once again, I am thanking our wonderful community for all the cards, donations and letters of support and encouragement to me since my diagnosis. A special thank you to Rabbi Drazen for his care and concern. Marsha Frank

llSMyns&r St, CouncU Bluf% IowaS10O3. FRIDAY: Services, 7:30 pan. Lloyd Krasne will discuss "Growing up Jewish in Council Bluffs." Oneg Shabbat, prepared by Peg Deland and Sandra Kurland, will follow.

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Politics and religion

\ ' (Much has been written about the latest political-religious debate in Israel. This last one, represented by an enormous, but peaceful demonstration against Israel's Supreme , Cottrt, involved a protest by the fervently Orthodox community. Some 250,000 gathered on a Sunday in front of the beautiful Supreme Court building to protest the court's activist policies. The court, led by Chief Justice Aharon Barak, has determined that cases which have come before the court concerning seating on regional religious councils, conversions, and army service, cannot be decided because the Knesset has never written legislation on these issues. Rather, Israel's governing parliament has allowed 50 years of a "Status Quo" agreement made between Prime Minister Ben Gurion and the chief rabbinate to guide them. Unfortunately, without written laws on the books, these 'unwritten policies' are subject to • interpretation. What does this have to do with us as American Jews? A lot - and a little. There are some 100,000 olim who

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are affected by these decisions, the ones who are not halachically Jewish. The court's rulings would also have an impact on thousands of yeshiva students who have received deferments from army service. And finally, the Status Quo'has allowed secular Israelis to sit on religious councils, but not Referm"or*Conservative rabbis. So, while individuals may not be affected in Omaha, Nebraska, our mishpocKa, our family, are embroiled in the continuing saga of not only 'Who is a Jew" but "Who is a rabbi' in Israel. The answers', if we'll see any in our lifetime, won't be easy. One solution, of course, is to allow conversions, marriages, divorces, and burials by nonOrthodox communities. And, if a Jew from that community wants to marry an Orthodox Jew, there are simple steps, including Orthodox conversion, that can occur later. In the meantime: read, form an opinion; work for change, if you feel compelled to do so. But don't confuse these battles with the day-to-day needs of Jews in Israel and around the world. Let's continue to 'agree to disagree' without forgetting we're still family.

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Where does English fit in to my priorities for my About a year ago, while we were eating supper, EzriTaskfedif he could continue telling in Hebrew a kids? Ideally, I would like all of my children to be story that he had begun in English. I responded by fluent in English, but I am unwilling to make telling him to continue the story in English, yet I English the theme around which our family gathwas surprised to discover so soon after our aliyah ers. What Sarah and I are trying most to do is to that English was no longer Ezra's language of raise a faithful family of (and in) Israel. • English has no direct role in helping us with this choice. There is a very large spectrum of English-lan- life-task of ours. I would like my children to have guage ability among the children of Anglos in Givat good English skills in order to communicate freely Ze'ev. On one end of the spectrum is a family with their grandparents, in order to read English where the father and mother-both American born, texts (and this is especially important in Israeli both having immigrated with their respective fami- colleges, where a lot of the reading is in English), lies during their adolescence-made a decision not and in order to have access to a language spoken to speak English in their home. As a result, the by hundreds of millions of people. English-language ability of the children in this But there is a line between encouraging my kids family, isabput whaj^one might expect in a native- in English and limiting their expressiveness. A born IfffipJi1 faniay;(EngHshflanguage:inBtructipn "friend of ours made aliyah right after college. usually begins in-,lsr,aeji,schools i n the.fourth During my friend's childhood in the States, his ~ J e, but most Israelis do not haWgoodEnglish- ' father only spoke to him in Hebrew. As a result, my friend got an excellent grounding in Hebrew, gg At the other end of the spectrum is a family, she but his relationship with his father remained from the States, he from Canada, she having also rather shallow—my friend simply didn't have the immigrated with her own family during adoles- vocabulary for more serious dialogue. I wouldn't want English to come in the way of my cence, he with his family during grade school.relationship with my children. To be sure, I hope where the kids speak English fluently. The English-language ability of the majority of that all of my children will be able to express the children of Anglos in Givat Ze'ev lies a lot clos- themselves in both English and Hebrew. I don't know that this is going to happen with er to the "Israeli English" pole than to the American English pole. Almost all the Anglos Ezra and Elie, however. While Ezra is able to speak English to their kids (especially at home), switch to English upon request, his English is not but while the English comprehension of the kids is as expressive as his Hebrew. And by now Elie good (thanks also to television, movies, and videos), speaks spontaneously only in Hebrew; even when I the kids in general speak a very mediocre Israeli- ask him to switch to English he usually does not—I accented English (when they are forced to speak it don't know if this is because he is incapable of at all). The reason for this state of affairs is practi- doing so or because he consciously refuses to cal rather than ideological (unlike the case with the appear the foreigner. The main reason why Sarah and I are not panAmericans who made a formal decision for Hebrew icking about our children's English is that we are in their family). There are many things that parents can stress thrilled by their Hebrew. Part of the reason that for their kids. Not everything can have equal drew me to make aliyah in the first place is weight. In the scheme of things, many Anglo par- Hebrew. I was always attracted to this language; I ents do not put English fluency among the core list wanted to be surrounded, to be suffused by it. I like listening to Hebrew on the radio, reading of things that they want to impart to their kids. THE JEWISH PRESS (Founded in 1920) The role of the Jewish Federation of Omaha is to involve Jews in meeting Jewish communal needs locally, nationally and in Israel. 'Centers of Excellence of the Federation are: Community Relations, Jewish Community Center, Jewish Educational and,Library Services, Jewish Family Service, Jewish Senior Services. The Jewish Press is a Constitutional Committee of the Jewish Federation of Omaha. The Jewish Press (USPS 275620) is published weekly on Friday for $26 per calendar year U.S.; $30 foreign, by the Jewish Federation of Omaha. Deadline for copy, ads and photos is Thursday, noon, eight days prior to publication. Periodical postage paid at Omaha, NE. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Jewish Press, 333 So. 132nd St., Omaha, NE 68154; Telephone 402-334-6448; FAX 402-334-5422; E-mailqshpres3@aol.com> '

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Hebrew novels. I like overhearing Hebrew conversation,buying my groceries, getting my teeth cleaned, having my car fixed in Hebrew. There is something in the Hebrew language that connects me to my deepest self, to who I am or would like to be. Perhaps this is why the English of most of the Anglo kids in Givat Ze'ev is not what it could be. The kids know that while English might be the language in their parents' mouths, Hebrew is the language of their parents' heart and souls.

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(Continued from page 1) "We're honored and excited to be working with Clarkson College on such a meaningful and important project," said Elizabeth Cohen, project chairman. "Our success depends on the amount of quality clothing donated and an able corp of volunteers to help transport goods, set up the shop or offer one-on-one wardrobe assistance (in three-hour shifts) during the week of the program." The "shop" (distribution center) will be located on the third floor of Clarkson College, 101 So. 42nd St. Hours of operation will be Tuesday-Friday, May 11-14, noon-8:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, May 15-16,10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jack Watkins, acting vice-president of Academic Affairs at Clarkson College, said, "We're thrilled to be part of the 'Dress for Success' project and will offer any and all services that will enhance its purpose." Clothing donations may be dropped off April 5-25 at two locations: the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home (main reception desk), Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.8 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; or at Clarkson College (sixth floor reception desk), MondayFriday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. "We need more than just three-piece suits," emphasized Cohen. "We'll need business/casual attire (dress slacks, sweaters, blouses, blazers and skirts) as well as corporate suitings and dresses. Our goal is to completely outfit each woman, so accessories will be included (shoes, belts, scarves, purses, costume jewelry, coats, hats and gloves). Lingerie, however, will not be included. "Plus sizes are especially needed," she added, "and, as always, all donations are tax-deductible." Guidelines for donations are as follows: clothing must be in style and in good condition (no stains, no mending needed); clothing must be cleaned, pressed, sized, on hangers and propirly labeled with donor's name, address and phone. Accessories should he placed in grocery or plastic bags and also labeled," Cohen noted. Kim Noddle and Susie Norton, NCJW Community Services cc-vice-presidents, oversee the project. . "One of our members heard this was done in New York City," Norton explained, "and brought it to the attention of the Planning and Evaluation Committee. Elizabeth was an excellent choice for chairman because of her extensive experience in retail clothing sales and management. "Julie Cornell, KETV news anchorwoman, has already donated articles of clothing! The word is out, and the reaction has been very positive." Noddle noted that while similar programs have been offered and the response was great, the effort has been inconsistent. "Unfortunately," she said, "the need throughout the community is just as great and just as urgent. "There are wonderful organizations in the area working every day to help women-in-need get back on their feet," she continued. "But they often lack resources, one of which is proper attire for even the interview, let alone the job itself." Karen Edwards, Datability Program Coordinator for Goodwill Industries, Inc., said, "Itfs a well-known fact having the right clothes in the workplace is often very important, and not having them is just one more barrier these women have to overcome." "The 'Dress for Success' project is right in line with NCJWs mission to 'improve the quality of life for women, children and families,"" said Norton. "A woman's success on the job can contribute significantly to the success in her home. We hope all women in the Jewish community will participate in any way they can." For more information, call Elizabeth Cohen, 6912930, or any member of the project committee: Stacie Brodkey, Anne Cohen, Danielle Gordman, Barbara Gottlieb-Ware, Lenora Lancaster or me. For clothing pick-up before April 5, call Susie Norton, 334-0243, or Kim Noddle, 391-7022.

Schrager Foundations makes grants (Continued from page 1) The program will be presented a t the BBYO Spring Regional Convention in April in Omaha when the 75th anniversary of BBYO will be celebrated. Secondly, the Jewish Community Center (JC.C) was awarded a grant to help pay for 25 Jewish teenagers to attend the JCC Maccabi Games in August in Houston, TX. The Maccabi Games are a one-week competition of sporting events which also includes educational and social events designed to bring Jewish youth together. The event in Houston is expected to draw approximately 1,500 teenagers. Presented by the New Americans Cultural Society of the Jewish Cultural Arts Council and Theatre at the "J," Svetlana Portnyanskaya, a Russian-born cantor who is-currently from Temple Beth Torah in Mar Vista, CA, performed at a community-wide concert a t the JCC in January. Approximately 275 people of all ages, including many immigrants from the former Soviet Union, attended the concert. The Schrager Foundation provided a grant to help pay the expenses of bringing'the pianist to Omaha and for other costs of presenting the concert. Lastly, the Schrager Foundation granted a request to assist in raising fund&.for the Omaha Center for Torah Learning whose purpose is to further the quality of Judaic learning in our community as well as in Lincoln, Bellevue, and Council Bluffs. . .• . • A rabbinical teaching couple from Israel would be scholars in residence for two years with the Center. They would provide a pluralistic and Zionist philosophical perspective of Judaism to serve Omaha's Jewish community. Some of their duties would include teaching in community high schools, in congregational religious schools, adult education classes, community lectures, Torah study for professional staffs, women's programs, and holiday workshops. In other business, Martin Lehr was elected to a three-year term as president of the Schrager Foundation. He succeeds Joe Kirshenbaum who has served as president since December, 1984. Phil Schrager thanked Kirshenbaum for his years of. service and dedication. Members of the Schrager Foundation attending the meeting included Phil and Terri Schrager, Joe Kirshenbaum, Martin Lehr, Dr. Eugene (Speedy) Zweiback and Tom Fellman.

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You may not get the Jewish Television Network, but you can step into Judy's Kitchen, a weekly show featuring great chefs following dietary laws to the letter preparing exciting kosher dishes. How? This beautiful cookbook, which has magnificent color photographs, exquisite graphics and the recipes of some master chefs, 37 of them. Thanks to Judy, the Californian, cookbook author, host of the TV show, cooking teacher and restaurateur, who knows a lot of brilliant chefs. More than 150 recipes are divided into three parts, Dairy and Fish Menus, Poultry & Meat Menus and Desserts'and Breads. Each part has a listing of the chefs name and the recipes included in the section and each recipe is marked dairy (D), Pareve (P) or meat (M). A brief profile of each of the chefs talents precedes the recipes, as does a peek into his or her , performance in Judy's Kitchen program. The format lists the ingredients and has direct, clear instructions. "Chefs Secrets", useful tips and helpful suggestions, appear throughout the book. American, French, Irish, Asian, Italian, Moroccan and Indian foods have been translated to meet kosher requirements . . . Green Corn Tamales, Potato Strudel, Pumpkin-White Bean. Chowder, Vegetarian Pad-Thai, Jicama Slaw, Chicken Curry and Braised Brisket with Beer are a sampling. The recipes and menus have passed the test of TV camera crews and can be made in the 30minute time constraints of the program. The friendly style of writing and the glimpse of the chefs style make for comfortable and inviting cooking. Be a part of Judy's Kitchen and try Mum's English Matzo Pudding for your seder.

MUM'S ENGLISH MATZO PUDDING Matzo goes Cordon Bleu! For Passover, matzo replaces the usual noodles in this dessert kugel. 2 Tablespoons unsalted margarine, melted, for baking dish 1/2 cup ground almonds, for baking dish 4 172 whole matzos 172 cup apple juice 3 eggs, lightly beaten 172 cup sugar • __^, 1/2 cup golden raisins • 172 cup diced dried apricots 1 cup whole unblanched almonds 1/2 cup sliced almonds 172 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 Tablespoon fresh orange juice 8 Tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted margarine, melted Prelieat the oven to 350°F. Generously grease an eight-inch square baking dish and dust with ground almonds. Coarsely crumble the matzo in a large bowl and add the apple juice and beaten eggs. Add the sugar, raisins, apricots, whole and sliced almonds, cinnamon, orange juice and margarine and mix well. Pour into the baking dish. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until firm and golden brown. Serves eight. (Pareve.)

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Purim: gifts of food by Erica Meyer Rauzin

Many Jewish holidays include a festive meal, and many include giving to charity, but only Purim links eating a feast and giving food away. Purim has four main mitzvahs: listening to the reading of the Megillah (the story of Esther), giving money to the poor, giving food gifts to each other and having a festive meal, a seudah. Food gifts take the form of Shalach Manos, gift packages that include enough food variety to require two blessings—for instance, one on a baked treat and one on wine. In our neighborhood, we all take to our vans, depositing wrapped goodie boxes on each others doorsteps during the holiday, a bounty for the children that generates enough chocolate, licorice and lolli pops to make up for the fact that we've given up Trick or Treating on Halloween (because we've given up Halloween). When my oldest daughter was Bat Mitzvahed three years ago at Purim time, she and a friend who was also being Bat Mitzvahed urged their friends to bring food donations to school. The two girls collected non-perishable, kosher food items in the classrooms of their school each morning for three weeks. With the guidance of a local volunteer who conducts a Sunday lunch program for homeless people, they eventually created overflowing grocery boxes for ten immigrant families, each with many children. One local synagogue and one local day school find that the custom of shalach manot provides a fundraising opportunity. They send out lists of their supporters and "members, offering to provide these Purim goodies for those whom the donor selects from the list. Then the volunteers from the institution gather especially innovative or clever shalach manot items and make bountiful boxes for recipients—each underwritten by lots of friends exchanging with each other. Last year, the synagogue's shalach manot came with a sombrero and included salsa, taco chips, guacamole and a can of Mexican beer. It's a pretty far cry from Esther's banquet for the king, but we enjoyed every bit. I haven't used the lists much in past years, except to get shalach manot to friends in the next county, beyond easy driving distance, but this year I got with the program. My shalach manot had gone into over drive. With the aiding and abetting of my daughters, we were up to some 40 little packages to make and deliver. Each package had to be tied just ; so, .and had to include the right assortment of treats. We wanted our shalach manot to be cute (we admit to being artsy-craftsy) and tempting (we also admit to over the-top candy shopping), and the result is that we did a little much, which is not the point of the holiday. The mitzvah is fulfilled if you give food to two people . . . we gave food to two armies, all in dainty little bundles. This year, the synagogue and the school are doing most of the work for me. We're only making 10 or 15 packages ourselves, for close friends and neighbors, and for family. We're planning something fun: we've done our bundles before in tiny pails, in plastic watering cans, and in bags the kids colored.

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More recipes for Passover According to Patricia Chadwick, "some people say matza.tastes like a wooden shingle. Others say more like corrugated cardboard. But these people haven't tasted 'Matza Marinara,' a recipe from Beyond Chicken Soup: the Kosher Cookbook for the 21stCentury:" . Chadwick is the Marketing Chairman for this cookbook, a project of the Auxiliary of the Jewish Home of Rochester, NY. Their new cookbook offers a variety of volunteer-tested recipes for Passover and is available for $19.95, plus $3 for shipping and handling for the first book and $1.50 for each additional book, from: Beyond Chicken Soup, The Jewish Home of Rochester, 2604 Elmwood Ave. So., Rochester, NY 14618, or by calling 1-716-427-7760, ext. 239, or by visiting their website: www.beyondchickcnsoup.com MATZA MARINARA 2 large oniods 172 stick margarine 3 green bell peppers, sliced' 1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced l i b . farmer cheese 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 Tbsp. mixed Italian herbs 172 lb shredded meunster cheese 11/2 qts. marinara sauce (divided) 6 matzas 'rib.' shredded mozzarella cheese salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9x2" pan. In a skillet, saute onions in margarine for three-four minutes. Add peppers, cover and steam for four minutes. Add sliced mushrooms; cover and steam for three minutes. Recipe can be prepared to this point one day ahead and refrigerated. Mix together farmer cheese, eggs, garlic powder and herbs. Add meunster cheese and blend well. Cover bottom of prepared pan with 2 cups marinara sauce. Cover with two dry matzas, breaking pieces as evenly as possible. Do not overlap. Spread cheese

mixture over matza. PASSOVER BROWNIES Add another layer of matza, cover with remaining 9 oz. semi-sweet chocolate sauce. Top with sauteed vegetables, salt and pepper to2 sticks butter or margarine taste. Cover with leftover matza and remaining sauce and top with mozzarella. Bake 20 minutes 'til browned;11/3 cups sugar '. cover with foil and bake 20 minutes more. Serves eight. 1 cup matza cake meal 1/2tep.salt PASSOVER VEGETABLE MUFFINS ' 1 cup chopped walnuts 3 Tbsp. oil Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour (using matza 2 small onions, finely chopped cake meal) a 13x9x2" baking pan. 1 clove garlic, minced ' Melt chocolate and butter or margarine together and set aside. Add eggs to sugar, beating well after each egg. Stir 2 stalks celery, finely chopped in chocolate mixture. Blend in matza cake meal and salt 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped Stir in nuts. Pour into prepared pan. 172 green bell pepper, finely chopped 1/4 tsp. dried thyme Bake until toothpick comes out clean, about 20-30 min3 cups matza farfel utes. Makes 16-20 brownies. 2 cups chicken broth, heated 3 eggs beaten PASSOVER APPLE PUDDING salt and pepper to taste 3 matzas Preheat oven to 350°. Grease 12<up muffin pan. Heat4 apples cored, peeled and sliced oil in large, heavy skillet Saute onions and garlic until 1/2 cup sugar onion is translucent. Add celery, mushrooms, green pep3/4 cup raisins per and thyme. Saute two minutes. 2 Tbsp. oil , . - • - ' . Soak the farfel in the warm broth until soft; add the 3eggs vegetables and eggs. Season with salt and pepper and 1/4 tsp. grated lemon zest mix thoroughly. 1/4 tsp. cinnamon Mound moist mixture in each cup of a prepared muffin Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 13x9x2" pan. Soak pan. Bake until top is browned, about 45 minutes. Let the matza in a small amount of water. When soft, drain cool five minutes before removing from pan. Serve warmand break into pieces; place in medium size bowl. Add as a vegetable dish or accompaniment. Makes 10-12. apples, sugar, raisins, oil, eggs, lemon zest and cinnamon. Mix until well blended APPLE SALAD WITH HONEY LIME DRESSING Place mixture in prepared pan and bake about 45 min4 tart apples • utes until golden and apples are soft. Serves eight; freezes 174 cup chopped crystallized ginger ;.well (pareve). - . ; 1/2 cup raisins 172 cup chopped walnuts ' 3 Tbsp. honey 1/3 cupfresh lime juice 1 cup chopped celery . lettuce leaves Peel three apples; core and slice all four apples intojulienne strips. Add ginger, raisins and walnuts. .Combine honey and lime juice. Mix well; add to apple mixture. Add celery and toss. Chillfortwo hours and serve on let- United Way of ihe Midlands /CHAD tuce leaves. Serves four to six (pareve).

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Observing its 15th anniversary year, t he Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Omaha has published its 1998 Annual Report which accompanies this week's Jewish Press. As stated in the Annual Report, the Foundation's mission continues to be "to help assure the stability and continuity of Jewish life and the support of Jewish communal services in the Omaha area by establishing and accumulating enduring assets for permanent funding resources." Foundation Endowment Director Marty Ricks emphasized, "We are grateful to the leaders whose vision created The Foundation to meet the challenges and needs of our community. The Foundation has become the trustee fif our future, providing opportunities for programs, projects, and other activities not funded through the regular Federation budget." The Foundation Annual Report gives a summary of growth in the past fiscal year and enumerates the beneficiaries of its endowment and donoradvised funds. "As we move into the 21st century, we remain committed to assisting individuals and families to achieve their charitable goals in the most taxadvantageous manner," said Ricks. "We will also'-' continue to work with tax and financial advisers in the areas of estate, tax, and charitable gift plan- . ning. As in the beginning, our goal is to make dreams come true as we provide for the security of this remarkable community." Throughout the year ahead, Ricks encourages members of the community to call him a t the Foundation office, 334-6440, for any assistance or questions concerning their own philanthropic intentions and decisions. '

VISIONS Membership Luncheon Meeting is Friday, March 19, 12:30 p.m., at Caniglia's Venice Inn. Guest speaker Susie Drazen will review the book The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw. For reservations, send form by March 12 to Dr. and Mrs. Jim Wax,. 118 S. 88th St., Omaha, NE 68114. Visions presents Branson '99 on May 3-6. Tour includes: motor coach transportation, three nights stay at the Settle Inn, continental breakfast, three evening dinners, five shows, drive through Ozark mountains, shopping, visit to Shepherd of the Hills Matt Kenkel was chosen 1998 Iowa Gymnast of Fish Hatchery and College of the Ozarks with an. the Year by the United optional tour of the Truman Library. Cost per per- States Gymnastics Fedson double occupancy is $399; single is $489. Send eration. He received this reservation form with $50 deposit by March 20 to: award as a result of votes Sam and Rosaline Epstein, 9205 Western Aye., from all the high school #325, Omaha, NE, 68114. judges in the state of Iowa. BETH ISRAEL SJSTERHOOD A graduate of Abraham Nadine Kutner will review Naomi Regan's recent Lincoln High School in book, The Ghost of Hannah Mendes, at the lunCouncil Bluffs, he is curcheon meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 12:30 p.m. rently a student a t the i For reservations, call Bernice Cohen, 558-3423. U.A. Air Force Academy | in Colorado Springs, CO. BREADBREAKERS Bob Wolfson, Executive Director of the ADLKenkel is the son of Gail and Tom Kenkel and CRC, will speak at the weekly luncheon meeting the grandson of Edythe and Lloyd Krasne. Wednesday, March 10, noon, at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home Conference Room. Cost is $7.

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Y.E.S. Members will meet Monday at the JCC. English as a second language for new Americans starts at 10 a.m. Exercise with Michelle Streif, a Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor and Older Adult Fitness Specialist, at 10:15 a.m. in the adult lounge. Or try your luck at bingo with Eileen Reiner a t 10:30 a.m. Bring articles to share for "YES Talk" at 11 a.m. Following lunch at noon, Cantor Berkovits of Beth El Synagogue will speak. For transportation, call 330-4272. v R e m i n d e r : Mah Jongg Club will meet Wednesday, March 10. For more information, call Charlotte Kaplan at 551-5658. Deadline is March 18 for Winnavegas Casino on March 25. Deadline is March 11 for 'Remembering When' Pizza Party with Lois Wine on March 18. Donation Cards are available for any occasion. Call Bess Rothenberg at 392-0862. There will be no meeting March 29 in preparation for Passover.

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Some day, in the future, when our grandchildren and great-grandchildren browse through the Federation's extensive Library, they may come across several fascinating volumes relating to the history of the Oldtimers/Y.E.S. and their activities during the latter part of the 1990s. We are indebted to Charlotte Kaplan, our historian, for compiling photos, articles, bulletins, J e w i s h P r e s s columns and other newsworthy remembrances for posterity. At the Feb. 15 meeting, we recognized her efforts in preserving this material for ftiture generations. While handing out accolades, how \about one for Michele Streif, our fitness Stretch and Kvetch leader, who emphasizes how exercise keeps us feeling better! . At the Early Bird class, living wills and regular wills, estate taxes and probate were discussed.' Entertainment, following lunch, was provided by Joe Cherak, master of the clavinova. He has performed many times for us and the residents of the Rose Blumkin Home. • The 1999 UJA/Federation campaign is winding down. There are still a few pledge cards awaiting responses. For years, this has been the first division to complete this task. Letfs continue to do so!

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Beth Israel Sisterhood to honor Frieda Elewitz

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Beth Israel Sisterhood is sponsor- sent a large bouquet for the pulpit. - During its Founders Week last family, in Israel and elsewhere outing a Kiddush luncheon on Saturday, The women of Sisterhood also month, Creighton University side of Omaha was able to join with March 20, honoring Frieda Elewitz began baking challah for Friday bestowed two of its highest awards on him through the use of the for her many years of service to both night dinners, meetings and social Jewish professors: Lawrence Raful University's webcam technology. Sisterhood and the synagogue. events. Elewitz gave baking demon- and Bette Novit Evans? Mary Lucretia Creighton was one Reservations are not required. strations on challah braiding. Not Raful is Dean of Creighton's Law of the founders of the University She is moving to Dallas, Texas, to only three strands, but four and five, School and received the St. Ignatius that bears her family's name, and be with her sons: Gordon and his but when it came to six, she had to Award; Evans is Associate 'Professor the award named for her is given wife. Laurel, and Larry, and his wife, use her instruction sheet. of Political Science and a recipient of annually to Oreighton women who Leahrae, plus her 11 grandchildren The group also baked assorted the Mary Lucretia Creighton Award. create and encourage an environand 15 great-grandchildren. cookies and Jewish delicacies for ment supportive of Raful was one of tw'o St. Frieda and IsaOneg Shabbats and Ignatjus honprees at a women. dore Elewitz, z"l , m e e t i n g s . special mass. St. Ignatius Evans, one of three were involved with ' Eventually, the Loyola was the founder of honorees, was selected the planning and younger women the Society of Jesus or because of her years of building of Beth took over and called Jesuits, and this award is valued service on a numIsrael. In the lobby I themselves "the one of the most prestiber of major Creighton hangs a plaque ! braiding bunch." gious at Creighton, which committees and because honoring the build• Some Sisterhood is a Jesuit institution of " of her role as mentor for ing committee', 21 : members decided to higher learning. It is other women faculty and people who served I pool their culinary given annually to one or for women students. and Isadore Ele{talents and toss more Creighton employees The number of Jewish witz was one of | them into, a kosher who exemplify in their faculty, administrators them. cookbook and "Hap- lives the mission and spirand students at piness is Good ituality of St. Ignatius. The two "old" Creighton is not large, Food" came off the synagogues merged but, as these two awards Raful was described by a printing press Oct. colleague as "a man of the and moved into the make clear, the universi16, 1967, under law of God. A man of the "new" Beth Israel ty provides a supportive Stoler's presidency. law of society. A man of and officially openand positive environIn 1993, "Happiness the law of love. Larry is a Frieda Elewitz ed for Rosh Hament for individuals of; iB still Good Food" was published and - person of faith, which shanah services on Oct.l, 1951. all faiths. .'-,•« ; Mrs. Elewitz became active in is available at Beth Israel's gift shop. includes a strong demand The Philip M. tin~4'Ethel; One of the highlights in Elewitz's for legal, social and inSisterhood and was president from Klutznick Chair ifi'Jewishj 1953-55, co-president with Tibe career was being Mistress of formed justice." Civilization is housed in' Ceremonies at the Ninth Annual Stoler from 1966-68, and president Creighton's College of Arts* The Creightonian, the again from 1979-81. During her pres- Citation Dinner, April 23, 1961, hon- Creighton student news- Bette Novit Evans and Sciences, and Creighoring actress Irene Dunn. Elewitz idencies, she welcomed non-Jewish paper, observed that Raful "has lived ton students from all of its colleges guests a t 'Know Thy Neighbor was the first and only woman to chair the mission of his Jewish faith and have recently formed a Jewish Student Sabbath.' Harrison School always these banquets. Organization. heart as Dean since 1988." Raful's

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know a man whose two care-worn hands touch so many lives you can't count, just see the smiles of those around him and the pervasive laughter that rings in your ears until it tempts your own chest to start shaking with glee. I'll say I know a storyteller, a southern rock-and-roll mama's boy who's obsessed with pro wrestling and his champion little league soccer team. That's the man I know. I know a girl who uses chewing tobacco. She says she's trying to quit, but who cares if only boys do i(. Some people may laugh at her, be annoyed with her volume and perverse comments, the way she draws obscene pictures all over her assignments and knows all the words to the theme song from the Wedding Story on The Learning Channel. Some may not see past her golden blonde hair and slim soccerplayer body with cuts and bruises from the last game, but I see something else. I'll say I know a girl with limitless aspirations for the hot New Mexico deserts and the unknown buried world beneath our feet. I'll say I know a woman whose strength through personal battles and triumph over terrors that eat away at flesh and self confidence, will make anyone truly begin to understand the meaning of a Whole beauty, one that shines from the inside to illuminate what's out. I'll say I know a singer, a crazy song-writing Mystery Science Theater 3000 freak who defies all the rules of being a typical blonde. That's the girl I know. I know a kid who hangs a whole box of safety pins to one of his pant legs. He says it's a way to hold them down. , Some may laugh at his curly orange

With Love I chose to write about my Zadie Sam. He was medium height with white hair and hazel eyes. I describe him as a kind, generous and well-liked person. He always invited the family to his house for Shabbos dinner and made a delicious meal.. His mashed potatoes always were crunchy and the salad had a pretty design. On Fridays, he alternated brisket, chuck roast and tongue (due the preferences of his grandchildren). All the grandchildren were given a "surprise treat" after dinner if we were ' being good. He always had the family stay at his house during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur so we could walk with him to shut. When I was younger he took my sister, my brother and myself to elementary school. Our mother would fix him breakfast. He came to visit all the time and was always excited to see us. He lived close to where we lived, about 5-10 minutes away. He would take us shopping for new outfits for the high holidays. ' • •

by Jennifer Rifkin hair and his outspoken, debater, socialist comments, and the way he tends to judge those who don't think for themselves. Some people may not see past his home-made Anti-Nike T-shirts and flasher trench coat and the cuts on his arms that make it look like he's abused but are actually from playing with his kitten, Spike. I see something else. I'll say I know a guy who at 18 has more brilliant ideas about how to shape this country than half of the men elected to office who abuse their powers and lose track of their priorities. I'll say I know a man whose passion for learning and new ideas and the love of things and people In their genuine form could help to purify us all, and trigger the most random vagabond to find his own path in life. I'll say I know an architect, a Star Wars obsessive, tattoo-craving communist who worries too much about gift ideas. That's the guy I know. I know a boy who loves like the sunset, I.know a girl who dances like the wind. I know a book writer, a clothes designer, an organized Winnie The Pooh freak, a lifeguard, a waitress, a pot-smoking girl who loves to eat Airheads. I've seen them laugh because she was wearing a blanket for a skirt, and I've seen them cry because it hurts so much to let things go, even if they aren't gone yet. I've walked around lakes with them, countries with them, even just hours with them, to pass the time until we finally have to go. I have to leave soon. Theytell me I have to move on. It's not time to pack up my clothes or clean my room for the last time, but it's time to start packing up my memories. So I pack up the people, stack them up nice and neat in their own little personalized compartments with all the things they love, and the things I love about them, so I won't ever forget. I write down all of their little idiosyncrasies that no one may appreciate besides me, the inside jokes no one will understand besides me, and the truly wonderful people I know they are. These friends I have found along the way, little gems strewn across my path like perfect skipping rocks by a lake. I pick them up and put them in my pocket. These are keepers. I have to leave soon. Sometimes it is just really hard to let go. Everyday I find something new to look forward to, and one more precious thing that I am going to miss when I go away. I know a boy who loves chocolate milk, I know a girl who hates belly buttons, I know a guy who acts like a dinosaur, and I love them all. I promise I won't forget you. Jennifer Is a senior at Mlllard North, a member of Edlar BBG and Beth El Synagogue

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CHANGING PLACES One of the requirements of my junior American History class was to do 10 hours of community service and also write a paper. •.!•<••• I had been a volunteer at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home before, with BBYO, so it was a familiar place. Working at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home was a good experience. Lois Wine, Volunteer Coordinator for Jewish Senior Services, assigned me to help residents with the activities planned on Christmas day. . In the morn- • ing, I played ' cards and Bingo with ' David some of the residents; assisted others in wheelchairs from the Blumkin Home to the Jewish Community Center auditorium, where I helped serve sack lunches; helped with arts and crafts and joined in a Senior Sing-a-long; played in a trivia contest; participated in religious ser-

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vices and lead some prayers. Some of the people knew my grandparents. Many of the residents were lonely, and it seemed like they appreciated all the new faces and attention that was being paid to them. This was a very well-organized program that involved many volunteers. It is known as "Switch Day" because Jewish people in the community volunteer to "switch" places with employees who celebrate Christmas so they can be with their families. I enjoyed visiting with the residents, and now when I go there I will feel more comfortable about stopping to talk with them! This experience was a positive one because the day was planned around a schedule of events to help the senior citizens have fun. I would recommend a similar community service for other people, regardless of age, because the residents were very grateful for the company and the activities. I will probably volunteer at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home next Christmas. It was fun, and I. feel I made a difference, even if it was just for a day, in the lives of the people who live there. David Is a junior at Burke, a member of ' AZA t1, USYand Beth El Synagogue.

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I wear a blue Superman T-shirt. My father bought it for me on a trip to Boston at the end of my eighth-grade year, but I did not want to wear it then. I was afraid people would laugh at such a blatant statement of who I thought I ,was. The summer before! entered the new high school environment, I attended a summer school program where I learned how to program in Pascal. I wore my Superman shirt on the first day because no one there had already formed an opinion about me. by Bertha Shyken _ Since that moment, I have become Every time he would walk into his den, closer and closer to the blue cotton when there was some sound from the TV shirt with the ever-famous Kryptdnian or radio, his canary would sing. My aunt symbol. It fits me pretty well. I wear ii to and uncle and f^T"-" 1 start most events, and many people cousins gave consequently know me as "Super him the bird as a Dave." My shirt provides the opportunipresent. He ty for me to rise above myself as a named it Chirper finite, mundane human. and took very Super Dave is who I want to be. He is good care of it. the fearless, tireless worker who does One day he everything right and has no faults. He is had to go to the chivalric and honorable. He is good in h o s p i t a l ! school, an excellent athlete, a wonderbecause of a ful role model. He is a leader-charisstomachache. matic and impressive. He is successful We went to visit in all he attempts. People like him. him. I decided -Bertha; However, David Rennard is a liffle dif- . to make him a get-well card. ferent. He comes home to complain to. One day when all the family was at the his mother, the only person who is willhospital in his room, he passed on. He ing to hear how hard it is to maintain died in 1993 and was only B3. We all the Super-Hero status. He is less cried and missed him. My parents enthusiastic about everything he does. received the bird and Chirper still sings He hides his failures. Only his family as he did when he lived with my Zadie. knows of his weaknesses; only his Bertha Is a sophomore at Westslde and closest friends know of his insecurities. a member of Beth Israel Synagogue. David Rennard is Clark Kent-a good

news'reporter, but somewhat disap^ pointing when placed next to his alterego. I find it difficult to maintain the image of Super Dave. I am constantly fighting an urge to take off the shirt and I just fit in with (everyone else, I to do only what is required. I grow fatigued from overextending, myself. But, just as I had a problem first donning the Superman, shirt, so do ) have a problem taking it off. I David can no longer allow my classmates to see my weaknesses. I have striven too hard to create

a Nietzschean Uber-Mensch to just abandon the image. My inability to stop being Super Dave is not a bad thing; hard work and social commitments are important: Although Super Dave and David Rennard are different sides of the same coin, I hope to be able to synthesize a more unified version of myself. .. Maybe then I will feel comfortable wearing my Kermit-the-Frog shirt sometimes. Regardless of how I am clad, I will always know that I have a Superman Tshirt. This knowledge will.secure my aspiration to be always worthy of the KryRtonian symbol. David Is a senior at Central and a member of Bern El Synagogue.

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