Jewish Press
SERVING NEBRASKA AND WESTERN IOWA FOR NEARLY 80 YEARS Vol. LXXEX
No. 50
Omaha, NE
24 Av, 5760
August 25, 2000
2001 Campaign begins with motivated leaders by Pam Monsky, Federation Communications Director
Scientist Margaret Mead once said, "Never doubt t h a t a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Mead's quote perfectly fits this year's Campaign theme of ] Together, We Can Change the World. The 2001 Jewish Federation of Omaha's Joe Kirshenbaum Annual Campaign Leadership are a thoughtful and committed group of Jewish citizens who are ready to help change our world. Joe Kirshenbaum and Bob Kully will lead the General Campaign, and David Goldstein and Jerry Kohll are heading up the Men's Pacesetter Division. Leslie "Cookie" Hoberman and Sharee Newman are the Women's Division Co-Chairs and Maxine Kirshenbaum and Carol Parsow are Lion of Judah (gifts of $5,000 and above to the Annual Campaign) Co-chairs. Bobbie Epstein serves as Honorary Lion of J u d a h Chairperson. Last year, the 2000 Annual Campaign raised $3.1 million. Joe Kirshenbaum is one of Omaha's most involved and passionate Jewish leaders. In addition to having co-chaired the Federation Annual Campaign in 1977, he served as Pacesetter Co-Chairman with Bob Kully for the 2000 Campaign. In June of 2000, he was named the 1999 Humanitarian of the Year, the community's highest honor. Kirshenbaum's other notable accomplishments include: fund-raising Chairman for the Beth Israel Synagogue building project, President of Beth Israel, Chairman of the Dr. Sher Home and Blumkin Home, Chairman of the Jewish Education Committee, President of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, Livingston Plaza, the Federation Foundation, and State Chairman for Israel Bonds. When asked why he keeps his Jewish involvement level so high, Kirshenbaum responded, "It's in all of our best interests to keep Jewish life in
return on their investment, or 'ROF as it's known, I like to work towards ROC - Return on Community. I believe donating to the Jewish Federation of Omaha gives our donors the biggest ROC." Kirshenbaum and Kully also went to Minsk and Israel in Bob Kully Cookie Hoberman Sharee Newman J a n u a r y , 1998, as Omaha vibrant and growing. I've learned and part of a fact-finding mission for the Jewish Agency received so much from the Jewish people of (JAFI). That mission allowed both men to see firstOmaha. It's important to me to give back." hand the poverty, hunger and loneliness that affect a Bob Kully also has a long history of Jewish phil- majority of the Jewish elderly in the former Soviet anthropy. In addition to serving as the 2000 Union, and it continues to be a motivator for their Pacesetter Co-Chairman, he is the current Jewish communal service. President of the Milton S. and Corrine R. Rounding out the General Campaign leadership as Livingston Foundation and serves on the Jewish Pacesetter Division Co-chairmen are David Goldstein Federation Foundation Board. He was the and Jerry Kohll. (Pacesetter consists of donors who Pacesetter Co-chair in 1990 and General Campaign contribute $6000 or more to the Campaign.) Co-chair in 1991 and has been active at Temple As for the reason Goldstein decided to co-chair Israel, serving on their board. He is also on the the Pacesetter Division, he said, "Over the years, board of the Anti-Defamation League as well*as the I've witnessed so many of our community leaders, Executive Committee of the Omaha Chamber of whom I respect and admire, give their time and Commerce Small Business Council. energy to chair this division. Their having done so, Kully said, "While some people always look for a one could hardly question the importance of such an endeavor. It's mostly because of them I feel it's right to take my turn." Kohll agreed, adding, "I really want to make a difference for my children. Working on the Campaign allows me to get to know a number of people and learn about their needs and concerns. With that knowledge and information, we can better serve the Omaha Jewish community." To kick off the 2001 Pacesetter Campaign, a firstever Golf Outing is being held for all members of the division on Monday, Sept. 11, at Chili Greens Golf Center. A free golf tournament will be held from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., followed by a briefing and reception in the Chili Greens banquet room. Jerry Kohll David Goldstein (Continued on page 2)
Forum explores ethical implications of fetal tissue research by Sara Juster
The issue of medical research using fetal tissue obtained from elective abortions came to public attention last year after it was reported in the local media. Several members of the Nebraska Unicameral then introduced legislation which would have banned its use in research at any Nebraska college or university. This controversial subject will be the topic of a community forum on Monday, Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center. Featuring Rabbi Aryeh Azriel of Temple Israel, Rabbi Paul Drazen of Beth El Synagogue and Rabbi Howard Kutner of Beth Israel Synagogue, the educational forum will address the ethical implications of this research within Jewish law. The rabbis will discuss under what circumstances such research is permissible and why they support its continuation. A researcher at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, who has been personally involved with the project, will also speak, along with Nebraska
University Regent Drew Miller, an outspoken proponent of the continuation of such research. Lincolnite John Breslow, Miller's opponent in the Nov. 7 general election, has also been invited. The event is sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women, Omaha Section, B'nai B'rith, the Anti-Defamation League-Community Relations Committee, and Jewish Educational and Library Services (JELS). Though the proposed ban on fetal tissue research did not pass, several state senators have vowed to reintroduce it in the next legislative session. Many groups, including NCJW, actively opposed the ban which would have effectively ended much of the medical research at Nebraska's University system. Despite the importance of this research, several senators fought passionately against it. Their arguments were, in the end, as much about university procedures, as the use of fetal tissue. A number of candidates for University Regent have also spoken
against the research; if they win in the general election, they could ban the research, even if the legislature defeats the ban in the 2001 session. This particular project investigating neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinsons and Alzheimer's, helped earn a Fulbright Scholar Award for one of its major researchers, Dr. Howard Gendelman. Though he and his family spent a month in Israel this summer, he hopes to return later this year to continue his research at the Weizmann Institute. The UNMC representative will explain the goals of the research and how the project is pursued. Members of the community will have the opportunity to ask questions of Dr. Cohen, Drew Miller and the rabbis, and learn both the facts about this controversial research as well as what the interpretation of halacha (Jewish law) says. For more information, contact Carolyn Novicoff, Executive Director of JELS, at 334-6560
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'Beyond Camp David: Understanding the Mideast Peace Process' with Dr. Reuven Hazan Tuesday, Aug. 29, 7:30 a.m. Jewish Community Center Social Hall Dr. Reven Hazan is a political scientist, journalist and professor of political science at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He is a frequent political analyst for ABC, the BBC and NPR. His commentaries have appeared in the Houston Chronicle, The Los Angeles Times, New York Newsday, The Sun, The Boston Globe and other major newspapers. Reservations are recommended and may be made by calling Kathy Hirshman, JELS Administrator, 334-6445, and leaving a message. This event, sponsored by Jewish Educational and Library Services and the Jewish Federation of Omaha, is free (however a $2 donation for the cost of breakfast would be appreciated) and open to the entire Jewish community.
Death FRANK BROOKSTEIN Former Omahan Frank Brookstein ,died Aug. 18 at the age of 91. Services were held Aug. 22 at Fisher Farm Cemetery. Brookstein was an active member of B'nai B'rith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Flo. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Fran Brookstein of Northbrook, IL; grandchildren, Pamela and Ron Burke of Oak Park, IL, and Mark Brookstein of Chicago; and one great-granddaughter. Memorials to the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home.
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(Continued from page 1) Prizes, merchandise, vendors and a free video golf swing analysis will be available to those who attend the outing and briefing. Those who cannot attend the golf are encouraged to come to the 5 p jn. briefing. Not to be outdone, the General Men's Division is planning a Golf Outing at Chili Greens for Tuesday, Oct. 3. This event will also be open to all members of the Men's Campaign; invitations will be sent shortly. Leading the Women's Division for the 2001 Campaign are Leslie "Cookie" Hoberman and Sharee Newman. Both women have been involved in the Jewish community and are looking forward to leading the Women's Campaign. Hoberman's community leadership experience is diverse. She and her husband, Jerry, were honored recently with the Humanitarian Award by the National Conference for Community Justice (NCCJ). Her volunteer activities include Girls Inc., Planned Parenthood, Omaha Commission on Race and Community Relations, National Council of Jewish Women, and development of the mentoring program at Belvedere Academy of Learning. Her Federation involvement includes serving as Women's Division Co-chair in 1976, as well as Vice-president of the Federation and on the boards of the Anti-Defamation League and Jewish Press. She was also the first recipient of the Lois Jeanne Schrager Young Leadership Award in 1980. Hoberman is very clear about why she is cochairing the Women's Division this year, "My commitment to maintaining a strong Jewish community and a secure Israel sounds simplistic and somewhat obvious. If we don't take care of ourselves, no one else will. As we integrate more and more into the local community, it becomes crucial that we also dedicate time and energy to the Jewish community. This sends a clear message to our children as well as to others that we are internally strong and deeply committed to the values that bind each generation to another. Helping others is not uniquely Jewish, but it is inherently Jewish. And as Jews, the gift of giving is a wonderful legacy we share with our children." Newman has also been involved in many organizations and projects, including serving as pastPresident of Friends of Planned Parenthood, Girls Inc., Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha Public Library Foundation, Children's Hospital, Nebraska Aids Project, Joslyn, the Nebraska Arts Council, and many others. Her Jewish community involvement includes Temple Israel Sisterhood, NCJW, and past Jewish Federation of Omaha board member. She currently serves on the ADL board. As to why Sharee is co-chairing the Women's Division, she said, "Giving back to the community is crucial to the betterment of everyone. It's the ripple effect. Everyone can do one small thing, and no matter how insignificant it may appear to be at the moment, it grows, radiating and reaching out. I believe that giving back to the Jewish community involves handson commitment, not only writing checks. That is the legacy that was handed to me, and it is the legacy I wish to pass on to my children. Every individual has the ability to make a difference." The Women's Division will kick off the 2001 Campaign with their event on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The keynote speaker is Susan Stamberg, former host of the popular National Public Radio's (NPR) All Things Considered program. Co-chairs are Sheryn Joffe and her daughters, Suzanne Pocras and Andrea Siegel. The event is open to everyone in Women's Division; invitations will be mailed in early September. The Women's Campaign Cabinet meets Aug. 29 with speaker Reuven Hazan, who will also address the community at a breakfast Aug. 29 at the JCC.
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TEMPLE ISRAEL Member of the Union <>f American Hebrew CongivgHti
7023 Case Street, Omaha, NE 68192-2651 556-6536 tcmpleisrael-ae.org FRIDAY: Shabbat service, 5:30 p.m., Kabbi Aryeh Azriel, Cantor Jennifer Blum and Gary and Elizabeth Kaplan will officiate. SATURDAY: Bagels and Bible, 9^0-10:15 aan.; Shabbat morning service, 10:30 aan. SITTER SERVICE-Sitter service will be available for Friday evening, Aug. 25, and Saturday morning, Aug 26, for a cost of $2 per family. Sorry, there are no facilities for infants. Adult Education: Thursday, Aug. 31: Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class, 7-8 p.m. CONGREGATION B'NAf JESHURAN SOUTH STREET TEMPLE
BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE Member of the Union or Orthodox JewiHli Cnngrpgaliuns of America
1502 No. 52nd Street, Omaha, NE 68104-5013 556-6288 Beth Israel@novin.net Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Services conducted by Rabbi Howard Kutner. FRIDAY: Evening Services, 7 pan. The west minyan will be at the home of Dennis and Susan Paley, 13014 Leavenworth, 7:30 pan. SATURDAY: Morning Services, 8:45 a.m. Avigail Katzman, daughter of Mike and Carol Katzman, will become a Bat Mitzvah. Kiddush is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Maury Katzman._ Mincha, 7 p.m.; Havdalah, 8:49 p.m. SUNDAY: Services, 9 a.m. and 7:50 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Services, 7 a.m. ;ind 7:50 p.m.
Member of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations
2061 S. 20th St., Lincoln, NE 68502-2797 435-8004 jewishnebraska.org Services officiated by ('suitor Mn'haol WeifM-r FRIDAY: Sabbath Eve service, 7:45 p.m. SATURDAY: Torah Study, 10 aan. TUESDAY: Adult Education, 7:30 p.m., "Principles of Reform Judaism," through October. WEDNESDAY: AA Meeting, 7:30 p.m., in the library. THURSDAY: Choir rehearsals
B'NAI ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE 618 Mynster St., Council Bluffs, IA 51503-0766 Phone: 322-4705 E-MAIL: docjeb@aol.com FRIDAY: Services, 7:30 p.m. Discussion topic will be "The Israeli Orthodox Theocracy vs. the Democratic Secular Jewish Majority: Who Will Win the struggle?" Oneg and Kiddish will follow services. TIFERETH ISRAEL
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE 25th and Capchart, Omaha, NE 68113-5000 294-6051 Office hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. FRIDAY: Services every Friday at 7:30 p.m. ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME SATURDAY: Services, 9 a.m., led by Marty Shukert. Members of the community are welcome. Services are held in the Herbert Goldsten Chapel, followed by Kiddush. A memorial service is held on the last Shabbat of each month, in memory of residents who have died. CHABAD HOUSE An AfTiliafeMiflhr Worldwide < habad-Luhuvitrh Mov<>m<m
1866 So. 120th St., Omaha, NE 68144-1646 Phone: 330-1800 E-MAIL~chabad@aol.com WEBSITE: www.chabad.cpnters.com/omaha Services conducted by Rabbi Mendel Katzman. FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m. SUNDAY: Services, 8:30 a.m. WEEKDAYS: Minyan, 7 a.m. MONDAY: Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul, 11:45 a.m.-l pan.
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3219 Sheridan Blvd., Lincoln, NK 68502-5236 423-8569 Services conducted by Rabbi Stanley M. Rosenbaum. FRIDAY: Services, 8 pan. SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m. SUNDAY: Preschool Sunday School for ages 35 begins in September, 10:15-11:45 a.m., twice a month. For information, call Alyza Richmond at 4355230. MONDAY & THURSDAY, Minyan, 7:15 aan.
Learning and playing together by Joan Cooper, Temple Israel Religious School Coordinator
For more than eight years, Temple Israel has offered a unique program to families with small children. Torah Tots is an opportunity to share "quality time" for toddlers (18 months-4 years) and their parents—a chance to learn and play together. Each class provides a variety of age-appropriate activities to enhance social and motor skills while incorporating Jewish values and practices for the home. Singing, crafts, snacks and snuggling up for stories are part of the "stress free" classes offered on Tuesday mornings from 9^30-11:15 aan. They are open to families with at least one Jewish parent; participants need not be members of Temple. A new six-week session will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 19. For more information, call 556-6536.
BETH EL SYNAGOGUE Member of United Synagogues of Conservative Judaism 14506 California Omaha, NE 68154-1980 492-8550 WEB~www.bethel-omahii.org Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantors Emil Berkovits and G. Michael Horwitz. FRIDAY: Services, 6 p.m. Elizabeth Goodman Bat Mitzvah. SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m. Elizabeth Goodman Bat Mitzvah. Kiddush following services; Sitter service, 10 aan.; Humash with Rashi study session, 7:30 p.m.; Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services, 8 p.m. SUNDAY: Services, 9 aan. WEEKDAYS: Services, 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 pan. BESST CLASSES First day of Sunday classes will be Aug. 27, 10 a.m.-noon; Monday/Wednesday classes on Monday, Aug. 28, 4:15-6 p.m.; Tuesday/Thursday classes on Tuesday, Aug. 29; First night of High School of Jewish Studies, Wednesday, Aug 30, 69:15 pan. CONGREGATIONAL PICNIC Picnic will be Sunday, Aug. 27, 12:30 p.m., at Zorinsky Park, north entrance. For more information, call Ozzie Nogg at 492-8550. BEYT SHALOM An Alfiliatr til* the •Jewish Krconstnirlicinist I'Vdcraliun
3012 S. 119th St., P.O. Box 241130,
Omaha, NE 68124-5130 phone: 758-9233 http^Avelcome.Ui/beytshulom/ FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY: Adam Trubnikov will become a Bar Mitzvah, 9:30 a.m. SUNDAY: Religious School resumes at the JCC at 10 aan. (also Tuesdays at 4 p.m.) FRIDAY, Sept. 1: Shabbat in the Home SUNDAY, Sept. 3: No religious School due to Labor Day Weekend.
Bat Mitzvah Ariel Sasha Fried, daughter of Lindy Fried and Jim Fried, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah Saturday, Sept. 2, at Beth El Synagogue. An eighth grade honor student at Westside Middle School, she enjoys shopping, water sports, and singing, as well as being a first year softball player. Ariel has two brothers, Ian and Zane. Grandparents are David Rice and the late Esther Rice, Sam and Francis Fried, and the late Magda Fried.
Love, Ernestine, Alberta & Ngozy DEDICATION A memorial for Rose Ricks Gimple will be dedicated on Sunday, Sept. 3, 12:15 p.m., at Golden Hill Cemetary.
PERSONAL The family of Arthur Weise would like to thank all our thoughtful friends, relatives and neighbors for the condolences, cards and donations given on behalf of our brother and uncle. George Weise, Lillian Lerman, Phillip Weise, Doris Sherman-Silverman, Gayle Tichauer and Phyllis Silberstein
Please Join us for an OPEN HOUSE honoring Ma, and Irv's 6OtTv Anniversary and Irv*.«; 8Oth Birthday Sunday, Sept. 3, 1-4 p.m. JCC Gallery Given by their children, Bruce, Karen, Leslie and Bill
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DOROTHY SCHWEk Nappy 90th birthday! Love, Julie and Bennett Ginsberg, Eden & Elias Jill and Jim Folsom and Adam Tracy and Jeffrey Schrier, Isaiah & Ian Felicia and Stan Schrier Marilyn Ginsberg Reva and Leonard Mozer & family Flora and Zeph Telpner & family Seymour Schrier
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Editorial
tricky art of negotiating
Anyone who has ever been involved in negotiating settlements between two parties knows how delicate the proceedings can be. Whether it's allocating a couple's assets during divorce hearing or determining the boundaries between countries, even an innocent remark can be taken out of context and used against an adversary. In the midst of reestablishing negotiations with the Palestinian Authority (PA), it was somewhat surprising that Prime Minister Ehud Barak announced sweeping civil reforms this week in Israel. After all, several of his top ministers have resigned from his cabinet and he has come disastrously close to a vote of 'no confidence' from the Knesset. If Barak intends to gain support from any deal brokered with the PA, why would he propose drastic changes that would guarantee the opposition of the fervently Orthodox political parties? Among the proposals are: the drafting of a constitution, creating civil marriages and abolishing the Ministry of Religious Affairs. Now the first item has certainly been proposed before. While Israel does have a version of America's Bill of Rights (which includes the Right of Return to Israel by anyone with a Jewish grandparent), it never has had a written constitution. Creating one would be good for Israelis; getting
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the diverse population to agree upon its contents is another matter indeed. Civil marriage is also not an option in Israel — not for Jews, for Christians or for Muslims. Each religious group has its own rules and requirements for both marriage and divorce. But with the rising number of 'guest workers,' often from countries like Thailand, the current religious options do not provide the appropriate vehicle for marriage for couples outside those three religions. That, of course, includes men and women who have not converted according to halacha (Jewish law). Couples who don't fit these categories often fly to Cyprus for 'quickie' civil ceremonies. Ze'ev Chafetz, a columnist for the Jerusalem Report, once joked that an enterprising Israeli could open shop in Jericho, under Palestinian rule, and make a fortune performing marriages! As to the third category, it's hard to believe the Israeli Chief Rabbinate would give up control, not only of marriage and divorce, but of conversions and kashrut supervision. If Barak can juggle the internal divisions among observant and secular Israelis while he is negotiating the most difficult stages of a peace proposal with the Palestinians, more power to him. If he can't, then Israel will soon have a new Prime Minister!
Palestinian state a threat to Jordan
some influential people in the Palestinian camp have let it slip that they regard historic Palestine as being the entire area originally under British mandate, and that includes Jordan. In their eyes, not only Israel, but Jordan as well are terra irredenta. At one time many Israelis insisted that there was no need for a Palestinian state since one already existed—Jordan. Rightist elements in Israel, who had long persisted in proclaiming that Jordan is Palestine, ceased their propaganda when they realized that they were in effect playing into the hands of Arafat, who considers that demographically and politically, Jordan is indeed Palestine. As a first open step he is now organizing a slate of candidates loyal to him who will run in the coming Jordanian elections. Hitherto, the settlement of tens of thousands of Israelis in the West Bank has effectively prevented the Palestine Authority from creating a proximity to Jordan, from which organized infiltration would be easy. If Arafat is to take over the Jordan Valley that situation will change drastically. As for Jerusalem, all vestiges of Jordanian influence there, dating back to the Kingdom's occupation of the city, have been eliminated by the Palestinians. The Higher Muslim Council, supreme religious body in that city and the territories, until recently was controlled by individuals designated from Amman. Arafat has now seen to it that they have been replaced by appointees of the Palestine Authority. The threat to Jordan is very real, but as the editors of Maariv note, while "the Israel government should help Abdullah. . .we must not get too close to him, lest we present him to the Muslim world as Israel's partner in oppressing the Palestinians." But we cannot overlook the fact that the soon-tobe state of Palestine, with a population of two million in the West Bank and Gaza, will have reason to claim the loyalty of the three million Palestinians in Jordan as well as the large numbers in camps in Lebanon, Syria and elsewhere. Nor should we ignore the fact that of the million Arabs in Israel, a large number insist on calling themselves Palestinians.
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Haifa--The imminent proclamation of a Palestinian state obviously creates many problems for Israel—the fate of Israeli settlements in the area, the drawing of border lines and maintenance of such lines, defense, economic and political relations between Israel and the new state—and much more. But all of these are eclipsed by the threat which such state holds for the Kingdom of Jordan. More than half the present population of Jordan, about three million, call themselves Palestinian, and about one million of these are still in refugee camps where they have been kept by the government and denied citizenship rights. They have long suffered under miserable conditions. In 1970, fearing that the presence of organized Fatah terrorists constituted a threat to his regime, King Hussein clamped down with an iron hand resulting, it was said, in the deaths of 20,000 Palestinians. Some scores of them, in desperation, even sought refuge across the river, in Israel. Arafat and his cohorts have not forgotten what has been recorded in their annals as Black September, and have simply been awaiting opportune time to react. The opposition within Jordan has not been quiet, and of late there have been increasing incidents of internal threats against the government. Not long ago 16 Jordanians were placed on trial in Amman on charges of planning terrorist acts against the regime. One observer went so far as to note that Jordanian stability is already subject to a severe political earthquake. Serious students of the situation, both within Jordan and outside, regard the creation of the Palestinian state as constituting a danger to the kingdom. The sympathy of Jordan's Palestinians for their independence-minded brethren is quite clear. Should there be any desire to extend the borders of the new, truncated state of Palestine, Arafat can count on the cooperation of the Palestinians across the river. Anschluss would be a logical result, with the ousting of the king and the enlargement of the new state enormously. What this would mean to Israel is obvious. Indeed, while all their public efforts have been focused on obtaining maximum land from Israel,
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A moment to heal communal rifts by Rabbi Morris J. Allen
(MINNEAPOLIS)--There is no doubt that all Jews, regardless of their political persuasions, feel a tremendous amount of joy over the selection of Sen. Joseph Lieberman for the national Democratic Party ticket. For many, this is a moment they never believed would happen in their lifetime. For others, it was a foregone conclusion it would happen at some point and there was certainly no more significant time than the present. Over the coming months, this selection will be judged on its own merits as to the political wisdom, or lack thereof, of the current Vice-president. I well remember as a five-year-old, my mother telling me that there was no way a Jew would ever be elected president of this country. She may or may not be prophetic, but at least now we will have an opportunity to judge the potential for such an event to occur. But for us as American Jews, this is not simply a time for celebrating our clear arrival as "full Americans." I used to worry that the first Jew picked for a national ticket would be one who had made unbelievable sacrifices of their Jewishness in order to achieve his or her national prominence. I am heartened that this man davens daily, keeps kosher, and observes Shabbat. I am happier, though, that a man of such stature has provided us with an opportunity to look at ourselves. An opportunity for us to look inside the Jewish community and not simply share a member of the community with outside world. Senator Lieberman is a member of two Orthodox shuls, one in D.C. and one in his home state of Connecticut. He was raised in an Orthodox Jewish home in Stamford, CT, and has been a powerful supporter of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations the synagogue base of the modern Orthodox world. And yet, all four of his children have attended a Conservative Jewish day school, and three of his four children have been quite involved with Camp Ramah the camping arm of Conservative Jewry. In other words, Sen. Lieberman understands the fluid nature of Jewish identity, and his selection on a national ticket can be a gift for us internally as well. (Continued on page 12) JEWISH PRESS COMMITTEE Fred Tichauer, Vice-Chairman; Joanie Jacobson, Secretary; Howard Silber, Treasurer; Elyce Azriel; Jill Belmont; Jean Duitch; Penny Endelman; Kip Gordman; Gary Kudym; Howard K. Marcus; Linda Saltzman; Steve Simon; Amee Zetzman; George Schapiro (Honorary Committee Member). Editorials express the view of the writer and are not necessarily representative of the views of the Jewish Press Committee, the Jewish Federation of Omaha or the Omaha Jewish Community as a whole. The Jewish Press reserves the right to edit letters and articles for space and content. The Jewish Press is not responsible for the Kashruth of any product or establishment.
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Hanan's free ride Behind the Headlines by Andrea Levin Ashrawi fills in another gaping Hanan Ashrawi is back. While Israeli, Palestinian and American offi- problem of history with fiction, claimcials met at Camp David, she made ing: "There was a Palestinian state. . . the rounds of American television and Just because we were under occuparadio as official spokesperson for the tion. Just because we were placed Palestinian delegation. Her familiar under the British Mandate. Palestine bulldozer denunciations of Israel, existed. . .My bir1;h certificate says filled with gross misrepresentations of Palestine. . .Anything before 47 said fact and history, are strikingly Palestine." To this nonsense, Lydon says nothing. unchanged from a decade ago. Of course, there was a Palestine, And, as in previous U.S. appearances, Ashrawi enjoyed unique indul- carved out of the Turkish empire and gence in journalistic quarters, often given in trust to Britain by the being warmly greeted by her first League of Nations for the reconstitution of the Jewish national home. name and rarely being challenged. For unschooled interviewers, There was not, and never has been, Ashrawi's barrage of quasi-Marxist an Arab nation of Palestine. lingo, distorted legal references and Ashrawi also claimed Palestinians mangled Middle East history is surely own 70% of West Jerusalem, a numdaunting. Thus, National Public ber taken out of thin air, and that Radio's John Ydstie offered no objec- East Jerusalem "is predominantly tion to the PA representative's mis- Palestinian, its culture, its life, its characterization of UN Resolution institutions, its inhabitants. They're 194 which, she claimed, "very clearly all Palestinian." states that the Palestinian refugees In fact, Jewish and Arab population have the right to return and for com- numbers in eastern Jerusalem are pensation." That resolution did not almost equal and such important guarantee the right of return; it Jewish institutions as Hebrew included as well alternatives of University and Hadassah hospital, "resettlement" and "compensation," along with ancient and modern options that had equal weight in the Jewish religious sites and cemeteries, resolution's wording. are located there. Ashrawi also ignores the truth that Notably, all the Arab states voted against Resolution 194, precisely Jerusalem—the entire city—has had a because it did not establish a "right of Jewish majority since the middle of return" and because it implicitly rec- the 19th century. Lydon was uninterested in the facts ognized Israel. Similarly, CNN desk anchor Daryn on Jerusalem. Frequently, Ashrawi inverts the Kagan offered only tentative inquiries as the PA representative condemned reality regarding Israelis and Israel's policy of giving safe haven to Palestinians. Thus, she repeatedly any Jew, but opposing the influx of claims that Arafat has "prepared his millions of Palestinians. Nor did constituency for peace." Kagan challenge Ashrawi's declaraFew assertions can be more outtion that "all refugees throughout the landish. Arafat has done the opposite, world have the right to return, constantly exhorting his people via according to law." official statements, the PA media and In fact, the opposite is true. About the education system to the to maxieight million ethnic Germans, for mal goals and view Israel as an example, were expelled from Poland enemy ultimately to be expunged. On the other hand, Israel formally and from German lands acquired by Poland at the end of World War II. In teaches peace in its schools and its recent years, as a condition of populace has accepted many concesGerman reunification, the WW II sions to the Palestinians with its allies, including the United States, Prime Minister encouraging additioninsisted that the German nation give al accommodation. up all claims against Poland for losses One exception from some years ago that had resulted from Germany's to the journalistic fawning over aggression. Ashrawi was Barbara Amiel's Ashrawi's longest interview was remarkable 1993 profile of the heard on The Connection, a national Palestinian spokeswoman in the talk radio show based in Boston. Host London Sunday Times. Amiel was Christopher Lydon was ostensibly bal- struck by the "lies and distortions" in ancing her with Israeli Yoram Perri, Ashrawi's retelling of events. Then, too, the Palestinian spokesbut the Palestinian's uninterrupted monologues dominated the broadcast. woman blamed Israel not only for Nor did Lydon, a sympathizer with such epic events as the Palestinians' Arab perspectives, challenge the string flight in 1948 and thel967 war, but for myriad fictitious policies related to of absurdities uttered. First came the history in which the Intifada. Arabs are blameless and victimized. Amiel concluded after considerable As though the events occurred in a time with Ashrawi that she "probes vacuum, Ashrawi declared, "And then the questioner's areas of knowledge. with the Partition Plan and If she senses ignorance she will let Resolution 181, then Israel occupied total untruths stand. If it seems that 22% of Palestine and it ended up with one may be able to contradict her, by 78% of Palestine." knowing for example about the rejecThe Arab rejection of the 1947 tion by the Arabs of the Peel partition Partition Plan, a blunder of historic plan in 1936. . .she will say that such proportions for them, was followed by a decision was an 'Arab mistake.' She the failed war of attempted annihila- won't even argue." tion against the Jews, but in all of Ignorance is no doubt part of the Ashrawi's windy rhetoric there is not problem of Ashrawi's interviewers, a note of the truth about Arab respon- but so, unfortunately, is a willing bias. sibility in this. Nor is there any indiAndrea Levin Executive Director cation that six thousand Jews were of CAMERA, Committee for killed countering the first Arab Accuracy in Middle East Reporting attempt to obliterate Israel. in America, www.camera.org;
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Friedel Jewish Academy takes pleasure in the appointment of Elizabeth C. Lange, who came to Friedel's attention last year in the role of student teacher. The announcement was made by FJA Director Michael L. Linn. Lange earned a B.A. in Elementary EducaElizabeth C. Lange tion and German Literature this past May from Dana College in Blair, NE. While pursuing her degree, she did student teaching in a middle school in Blair and in Friedel's Eilat classroom under the supervision of kindergarten teacher Diana Zeman. "Miss Lange developed an immediate rapport with our students and faculty. She demonstrated the ability to motivate and nurture the kids and to guide them collectively and individually in their educational and social development," said Zeman. "We are fortunate to have her on board, especially in the Beersheva classroom, where she is reunited with many of the students who enjoyed being with her last year," added Linn. "She is very much in tune with our school's educational and theological philosophies and extremely enthusiastic about joining the Friedel family." In addition to classroom experience, Lange has worked as a nanny, a day care assistant and a swim instructor. She is a qualified lifeguard. At college, she served as Vice-president of the Student Education Association and was a member of the German Club and the Alpha Mu Gamma Language Honor Society. A Dean's List student, she was the recipient of several scholarships. Lange grew up in Glenwood Springs, CO, where she was a member of the National Honor Society at Glenwood High School. She has served as a volunteer in the community's Strawberry Days Festival and at the local library. The Academy started the 2000-01 school year Monday. Wednesday was the first day of school for kindergartners. For more information, call the school office at 334-0517.
Grandparents Day will be held Sept.10, at 1:30 p.m. at the J C C . It will be sponsored by L.O.V.E. What better way to express love than to describe the relationship between a child and his grandparents. David Sukiennik, the 11-year-old son of Marlene and Hyman Sukiennik, wrote about his life with his Bubbe Annie and Papa Jack Belmont. The following are excerpts from his story. "My family spends every Jewish holiday with my grandparents. They have helped teach me the importance of Jewish family traditions. I can always tell how proud they are of me when I recite special blessings in Hebrew."
Ann Belmont, grandson David Sukiennik, and Jack Belmont. "Bubbe makes sure there's always ajar of Skippy available to me just in case I don't like what she makes for dinner." "The only thing Papa and I argue about is who gets to hold the remote control! Both of us like to have power over this device! Papa always lets me win but not without complaint. Sometimes I give in and go to another room with a T.V. That way we both get what we want and I don't have to listen to his complaining!" "I usually can convince Bubbe to do anything I want her to do. She is by far my best fan." "I know how fortunate I am to have my Bubbe and Papa. They're the best! They're everything grandparents should be and more. I'm glad they're mine." On Sept. 10, write, call, visit, hug and, above all, remember how special your grandparents are. And . . .don't forget to celebrate Grandparents Day with L.O.V.E. and the residents of the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home.
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Well, I haven't been so excited about a topic for this column since Ruth Bader Ginsberg was appointed to the Supreme Court. I guess you already know what I'm going to zero in on, huh? Of course. Who else but Joe Lieberman should be the subject covered in this space? Ordinarily, I wouldn't get into anything really political here, but who can blame me for wanting to kvell a little? I mean, as an American Jew (which I prefer to Jewish-American), I'm thrilled more than a little. And as a Jewish mother, I'm so happy for his mother, that she's alive and here to see the honor bestowed on her son. And who wouldn't be bursting with ethnic pride for Hadassah Lieberman, the child of Holocaust survivors yet! Those of us old enough to remember the mutterings about a Catholic president have plenty to think about. Those of us, too, who fret about how much religion has been deliberately introduced into this coming election maybe can think about a little equal time here. It tickles me to read the many, many editorials and articles devoted to t h e subject of J o e Lieberman's religious beliefs, and specifically the question of whether or not he'll conduct business on
Shabbat. I would think somebody would stress the fact that for all the years he's been in public office, that's never been a problem. He appears to have accommodated both his responsibilities as well as his religion very efficiently. So what if he says "no thank you" when they serve the shrimp cocktail? Or that he walks to wherever it's i m p o r t a n t for him appear on Shabbat? What possible difference could that make in the scheme of things? I guess to the real bigots in the world, the ones who fear a Jewish V.P. would favor Israel or anything else Jewish, it matters. Even though we'd like to think otherwise, if we're realistic, we know there are plenty of anti-Semites around who will always have something ugly to say. The rest of us can proudly point to a man with an impeccable reputation, with the highest of principles and his enemies notwithstanding, a man who, given the opportunity, would undoubted do a fantastic job as the first Vice-president of the United States who always knew exactly which brocha to say for every occasion. (Personally, I'd like to think when he's standing at the podium to be sworn in, he'll say a quiet shehecheeyahnu.)
Financial records help from the Foundation Are your personal financial records in order? It's certainly a good idea to keep a complete list of current financial and personal data. The Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Omaha has made available a free copy of a Personal
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Organizations VISIONS Ride the trolley and tour Omaha's Historical Old Market and Downtown on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 6:30 pan. We will depart and meet at the Omaha History Center and Coffee Lounge, 512 S. 13th St. After the tour, come back to the center for entertainment. Cost of $15 per person includes trolley ride with guide, dessert with coffee, tea or pop, live musical entertainment and tax and gratuity. Send reservations to: Marilyn Fried, 2821 S. 76th Ave., Omaha, NE 68124. Make check payable to Jewish Senior Services. Limited reservations. Membership Luncheon Meeting is Friday, Sept.15, 12:30 p.m., at the Venice Inn. Cost is $7 per person. Join us for a slide presentation on A Walk Through the Zoo. Send reservations by Sept. 8 to: Marvin Gerber, 9318 Walnut St., Omaha, NE 86124. Make check payable to JSS. Join us for a day trip to Fremont on Wednesday, Sept. 20, with lunch at Carey's Cottage and antiquing in downtown Fremont. Meet at the JCC front entrance at 9:45 a.m. to leave at 10 a.m. The only charge will be for food plus a 20% gratuity, paid separately. Transportation is on your own. Send reservations to: Marcy Gallner, 770 N. 93rd St. #1B4, Omaha, NE 86114. Please indicate if you need transportation, or if you are willing to take passengers. Visions presents Des Moines OneDay Extravaganza on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Cost is $69 per person. Depart from the JCC front entrance at 8 a.m. and arrive back in Omaha at 8 p.m. Guided tour of the Salisbury House, Terrace Hills and Gold Dome State Capitol. Space is limited! Send reservations with full payment by Sept. 1 to Marcy Gallner. Make check payable to Visions.
Y.E.S. THE 39ers & VISIONAIRES Members will meet Monday at the Visions and 39 Forever recently JCC. Exercise begins at 10:15 a.m. planned a Picnic Mixer at the Chalco All are welcome! Or try Bingo with Hills Recreation Area. More than 75 Eileen Remer at 10:15. Bring articles members joined in the summer fun. to share for the "YES Talk" discussion group at 11. Following lunch at noon, Larry Wolpe, a performer from El Paso, Texas will entertain. For transportation call 330-4272. WALK-IN, DROP-IN Members will meet Thursday at the JCC. For those members going on the day trip to the Platte River State Park and Wildlife Safari, please meet at the JCC front entrance at 10:15 a.m. For transportation call Maggie Conti at 334-6521.
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Julee Katskee and Esther Wax OMAHA CENTER FOR TORAH LEARNING SATURDAY, AUG. 26, 6 p.m., a class on the weekly Torah portion is hosted by Rabbi Shlomo Levin at his home, 2001 N. 56th WEDNESDAY, AUG. 30, noon1 p.m., Lunch 'n Learn will meet at the JCC. We will eat lunch together (please bring your own) followed by our Torah study. THURSDAY, AUG. 31, 7 p.m., Talmud, Tractate Sukka class meets at Beth El Synagogue. For more information about these or other OCTL programs, please contact Rabbi Shlomo Levin at 551-1564.
Ron and Jody Hanson of Kansas City announce the July 25 birth of their son, Benjamin Leo. Benjamin is named after his p a t e r n a l greatgrandmother, t h e late Beneta Bechtel, and maternal great-grandfather, the late Leo Sherman. Grandparents are Carol and Don Mitchell of St. Louis, MO, and Alice and Ken Hanson of Lansing, IA. Great-grandmother is Gertrude Mitchell, also of St. Louis.
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Marriage KOHLL/MEBETSKY J- , - ; Sarah Ita Kohll , ^ *" and Nosson MeirJ.v Meretsky, of Brook- v lyn, NY, were mar-' ried June 22 at the Chabad House in Omaha. Rabbi Yosef Rosenfield of Safed, Israel, and Rabbi Mendel Katzman officiated at the 5 p.m. ceremony, followed by dinner and dancing at Beth Israel Synagogue. Flower girls were Anna Gabriolle Kohll and Arielle Tiffany Kohll, nieces of the bride The bride graduated from Brandeis University in Waltham, MA, and studied at hassidic seminaries in Safed and Crown Heights, NY, for two years. She is licensed in Shiatzu massage and will teach at a private Jewish school in Crown Heights. She is the daughter of Sandra and Marvin Kohll. Grandparents are Leona Cohn and the late Louis Kohll, the late Gerald Cohn, and the late Bernard Fisher and Ann Faier Fisher. The groom attended the Cornish School of Arts in theatrical study and the University of Washington in Judaic studies before learning at Yeshiva 770 in Crown Heights, NY, where he will receive his smicha this fall. He is the son of Linda Meretsky and John Klatt, both of Port Linn, OR. Grandparents are Shirley and Charles Meretsky of Westport, MA, Larry Klatt of Missouri and the late Amelia Klatt. After studying in Safed, the couple will live in Crown Heights, NY, before becoming emissaries of the Lubavitch movement in a university town.
The Ak-Sar-Ben Coronation Ball Committee announced that Estie and Alexandra Manchik of Grand Island have been selected as Countesses for the 2000 Ball.
Estie and Alexandra Manchik Daughters of Lyle and Anita Manchik, the identical twin daughters a r e both seniors at t h e University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC, members of the Golden Key National Honor Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars and UNC Emerging Leaders Program. The girls studied abroad through the University of San Francisco in Quite, Ecuador, and have worked for Habitat for Humanity, Pets Enrich The Spirits, and t h e Environmental Protection Agency. Bobby Newman, a member of the 10-year-old Pacesetter team, recently took second place in the Continental Amateur Baseball Association World Series this summer in Iowa. Newman, who plays second base, pitcher and center field, was one of 17 youngsters selected for the All-Star Team. He also won the George "Hats" Omachi Mr. Hustle Award for enthusiasm. The Pacesetter teams were founded by Harley Schrager and sponsored by t h e Pacesetter Corporation.
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The Coronation Ball Committee also announced the names of the Princesses: Julie Ann Egerm a y e r , d a u g h t e r of Mr. a n d M r s . Robert L. Egermayer; Andrea Lynn Friedman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sanford L. Friedman; and Lois J a c l y n S c h r a g e r , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harley D. Schrager. The Queen of the Ak-Sar-Ben ball will be announced on Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Ak-Sar-Ben Coliseum. Julie Egermayer is a senior at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, where she is majoring in political science and social thought and analysis. She is the g r a n d d a u g h t e r of Edward and Sally Malashock and M a r g a r e t • Egermayer and the late • George Egermayer. Andrea Friedman is a senior at the University of Missouri, majoring in j o u r n a l i s m . She was awarded a full athletic i scholarship and was named to the first team of the Academic All-Big 12 in tennis. A dean's list student, she is a member of Golden Key National Honor Society, Mortar Board, and Delta Gamma. She is the granddaughter of Moline and Frederick Cassman and the late Mr. and Mrs. I.H. Friedman. Lois Schrager is a \?*t senior at Duke Univer- \S sity in Durham, NC, 'f majoring in psychology. She is a member of Pi X Beta Phi sorority, an avid horseback rider and photographer. G r a n d p a r e n t s are Jack Schrager and the late Sonia Schrager and Mr. and Mrs. George Bisacca of Fairfield, CT Leonard Greenspoon, holder of the Klutznick Chair in Jewish Civilization a t Creightpn University, will portray Philip Klutznick in the Chautauque Tent. The event will take place at the annual Arts on the Green celebration this Sunday, Aug. 27, 3-4 p.m., on the grounds of Joslyn Art Museum. Oliver Pollak will introduce Greenspoon in his role as the late statesman and philanthropist. Sponsored by the Nebraska humanities council, the a r t s event reflects other aspects of Greenspoon's current schedule. He is finalizing arrangements for the 13th annual Kiutznick-Harris Symposium, slated for Sunday, Sept. 17, at the JCC, and Monday, Sept. 18, at Creighton. This year's Symposium features 11 presenters on topics related to the theme, "Spiritual Dimensions of Judaism." The Symposium is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Klutznick office, 280-2303.
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Internet & Jewish Distance Learning - Part 2 by Mark Mietkiewicz
(Fort Lauderdale, FL)—Lev Software, a leading developer of Hebrew language programs, recently released an Internet resource called "Serve-AVerse(TM)" designed to empower beginners to pronounce and understand Hebrew easily. "Serve-A-Verse(TM)" is free, and includes the entire Tanakh (39 books of the Hebrew Bible). Everyone is invited to Lev's website: www.levsoftware.com/verses.htm to choose from more than 23,000 verses. Instantly, Hebrew text, English t r a n s l i t e r a t i o n , and t r a n s l a t i o n a r e "served." If your browser does not display Hebrew, Lev Software offers a complementary downloadable Hebrew font. "Our goal is to raise the level of Hebrew literacy around the world, and provide the tools needed to people who are just beginning" says Shira Levy, cofounder of Lev Software. "Just like training wheels on a bicycle, transliteration, gives you the confidence and support you need, because it helps you pronounce Hebrew before you can read it." Jewish professionals will be pleased with the variety of transliteration options, such as "ch" or "kh" for the Hebrew guttural sound. The accented Hebrew syllable can either be underlined or italicized. In between syllables, you can choose a dash, a dot, or no space at all. This service is invaluable to parents of B'nai Mitzvah, newcomers to Judaism, and adults who are rediscovering their roots. For more information, contact Lev Software: 1-800-776-6538, e-mail: info@levsoftware.com.
The school also produces a weekly radio show Last time, we began our look at universities and other institutions which are offering "distance devoted to hospitalized children. This program prolearning courses" on the Internet. Today, a look at vides a warm connection with friends, school and some of the free courses offered on-line - and a peek others, while combining regards and wishes from friends with songs requested especially for the into some Israeli classrooms. You won't find a more eclectic mix of subjects than patient. But what is it like to participate in world-wide those offered by JUICE, Jewish University in Cyberspace, located at: www.jajz- classroom where you've never met anybody else in ed.org.il/juice/index.html. Their recent courses your class? Massachusetts-based Hebrew College have everything from "Biblical Perspectives on Child has posted these comments from one of its stuDevelopment" to "The Siddur as a Window on Jewish dents: "When I describe our class to other people I'm sure they think I'm a little crazy to be so Theology" to "Inside the Israeli Secret Service." JUICE is run by the Department for Jewish entranced by a bunch of people I've never met. I try Zionist Education. And even if you've missed the to visualize all of us typing away at keyboards all course you are still free to browse through the lec- over the world, at all times of day, and it's as if I ture archives and contribute to the discussion finally understand why spider silk, nearly invisible, is one of the strongest natural fibers. We're forums. At Jewish Interactive Studies, participants corre- spinning line after line on our own, releasing words spond with a Jerusalem based st: wwwjewish- that are then caught and webbed together in a studies.org. These courses last one to two months sticky, translucent net. "One edge hooked over Jerusalem, the other and start throughout the year. The Jewish Ethics course: "Getting Along with People—and Yourself stretched over Cambridge to reach a fence post uses material from Maimonides, Rabbi Yonah and grounded in the great American Midwest. Soon the Talmud to examine a Jewish view of the "Work that net will be big enough to save us when we feel like jumping. In any case, I look forward to each Ethic, Strife & Anger" and "Wealth & Happiness." Also worth a look is Project Genesis, which offers assignment, and I wish we could have a huge party on-line, self-directed courses in Jewish Law, Women where we could guess each other's identity based in Judaism, Rambam and a daily halacha, on one simple hint." http://hebrewcollege.edu Finally, isn't it time for you to get to class? You www.torah.org/. Maqom calls itself a Cyber-School can take a look at over ten hours of streaming for Adult Talmud Study, www.maqom.com. The Houston-based institution was founded by video from The Academic Channel, a joint effort of Rabbi Judith Abrams. You can find even more University of Haifa and Bar-Ilan University in links and courses at the Jewish Educators' Toolkit, association with the Hebrew University and the Technion, http://tv.proj.ac.il/ENMENU.HTM. www.jesna.org/9eet/distance.htm. One of my favorite distance learning courses There is no charge to watch these Hebrew-landoesn't involve a university. Children who are hos- guage videos but you will need to download the pitalized at the Soroka Medical Center in Beer MediaBase software plug-in which works with On Sunday, Aug. 27, NCJW Omaha Section will Sheva have access to enriched school programs RealVideo, http://acvideo.haifa.ac.il/mbase/. Its a bit of work to get it going but when was the last hold its Board of Director's Training from 9 a.m.- thanks to the efforts of teachers and classmates in the Negev and in Jerusalem, www.tilda.edu- time you had the opportunity to watch lectures on noon in Salon A of the Omaha Marriot. Zionism and Post Zionism, Gender and Dance and All board members, committee chairs and section negev.gov.il/ilay/school/english/english.htm. Students from Eshel Ha Nasi Regional School Deciphering the Human Genome right on your desktop? volunteers are encouraged to attend. Topics will Mark Mietkiewicz is a Toronto-based televiinclude involving all departments in all activities, who are hospitalized can continue studying directly sion producer who writes, lectures and teachwith their classes. Through the program, students multi-tasking, delegation, preparing for and prees about the Jewish Internet. 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Are Jewish teens immoral?
All too often, we in the Jewish community try to elevate our own understanding of Jewish life by demonizing those with other positions from our own. So, some Jews claim that they are the only "authentic Jews," while still other Jews claim they are more in keeping with the "prophetic call" of our greatest prophets. We try and create meaning in our own little world by denying the validity of meaning in others Jewish worlds. In his own life story, Senator Iieberman shows us that these artificial barriers are simply that. They are constructs that are used to create walls of separation between one Jew and another, and most times they are artificial ones at that. Clearly there are differences of theology between us Jews. We understand the meaning of Revelation differently in each of our little theological groupings that we find ourselves in. That difference in understanding creates real differences in practice on a day to day level. Many of us applaud the senators commitment to fulfilling his obligations for kashrut and Shabbat observance. Yet, what is also clear is that as a public figure within the Jewish community, Sen. Lieberman also has taught us how to .affirm that commonality even while celebrating our differences. Political commentators will remind us that this pick was made during a free-fall for the Gore campaign. The Vice-president needed to do something to stem the tide. I cannot comment on that. For me, a religious commentator, I find it significant that this selection came just prior to Tisha b'Av, the day commemorating the destruction of the Temples in Jerusalem in 586 B.C.E. and 70 C.E. This selection, during the first nine days of the Jewish month of Av is an opportunity for us to forever recall a lesson of that destruction. The Talmud r e l a t e s t h a t the Temple was destroyed on one occasion due to the sin of sinat hinam, baseless hatred. This was hatred between one Jew and another. An enduring lesson of Tisha b'Av is the loss of a national discourse of civility. I would hope that more than simply cheering from the sidelines one of our own who has "made it," we would use the next three months to repair the broken relationships in our own community. Let us use this moment to begin the process of restoring healthy relationships within the different streams of Jewish life. Senator Lieberman has become a symbol for us all. Beyond the symbolic meaning of this moment for the outside world, is the actual moment for us internally to begin to restore the Jewish value of "all Israel being responsible one for the other." If we do that, regardless of the outcome of the election, Sen. Liebermans selection will remain a meaningful event in the life of the Jewish people.
"My son lost his whole group of friends last year Dear Readers: In my last column, I featured an email from a 9th because of drug usage (he refuses). He is slowly grade Sunday School teacher who teaches an Ethics rebuilding a network of friends. My daughter, we class. He described several true ethical situations recently found out, experimented with drugs in high from the news that he had presented to his students. school for a short time. Thankfully, she discontinued One case involved a murder of a seven-year-old this, although she does go out with friends to bars where a witness stood by idly as a friend committed and has one or two drinks. The problem? All their friends think they are weird~too straight. I have the gruesome crime. In the words of the teacher, "What troubled me tried to teach them that to achieve any success in about [my] students' responses. . .is the lack of any this lifetime they need to be in control of themselves sense of moral obligation, any sense that there and work hard. These concepts appear to be archaic might be standards that transcend what is legal. in their generation. Many parents today have not According to German law at the time, what the taken the time to talk to their children about rules Nazis did was perfectly legal. No one today, howev- and respect. How do you expect the children to think er, would argue that it was right. The same is true and act otherwise if they do not have strong parental role models? Ethical behavior is developed only when for slavery in America 135 years ago." In response to his comments, I asked for reactions one learns how to respect other people and their from you, my readers. Specifically, I asked: Are property." Jewish teens immoral today? Below, are four edited responses from readers: My (this is Gil writing again) reaction to all of "[When I was a teen] society was much more con- these comments is frankly that I just don't know if servative. Pregnant teens were often isolated froni teens or Jewish teens are more or less moral today their peers; it was morally unacceptable to do cer- than they used to be. On the one hand, I suspect tain things in public. I went to a private girls high they are less moral - and I base that purely on the school. There were 40 in my graduating class, six diet of violence and disdain for the value of human were Jewish. I heard a rumor many years after life that today is a standard part of "entertainment" graduation that most of the class had had sexual (movies, TV, computer games, etc.) This bombardrelationships before they graduated. My personal ment can't be good for society or moral development. opinion is (and I don't know for sure) that the six of I think many would agree with the following: us Jewish girls were probably still virgins. Anyway, "Children today are tyrants - they contradict their it certainly was not out in the open who had sex parents, gobble their food and tyrannize their teachand who didn't. There was much less teen violence ers." Sound like a good description of teens today? in the news. Drugs were not an issue. Teen discus- Well, guess what? Those words are thousands of sions often centered around what was right and years old, from Socrates! So, on the other hand, I wrong. Schools demanded respect and dress codes." am not convinced that teens are more or less "As a 22-year veteran teacher in the public high immoral today than they ever were. schools in California, I'm afraid that I have to The one thing I do feel confident saying is that agree that kids today are sadly lacking in morals. kids and teens are influenced by what they see their The few Jewish kids I encounter in my school do parents do morally and immorally. Clearly, I also seem to have higher standards, but perhaps this is believe that Judaism can and should help guide wishful thinking on my part~I have no proof. The moral decision making for modern adults, teens kids at my synagogue definitely have higher stan- and kids living in a modern world. For more on dards! In our weekly classroom discussions of that and other aspects of Judaism, I hope you will ethics and morals (I teach English and music, but continue visiting this column. Thanks to all who always work these topics in!), I find that most stu- wrote! dents feel that if one doesn't get caught, one has Gil done nothing wrong! Yet, I receive at least one priGil Mann is the author of How to Get More vate note every week from one student or another Out of Being Jewish Even If: A. You are not who agrees with the ethical position I have taken, sure you believe in God, B. You think going but who felt uncomfortable dissenting with the to synagogue is a waste of time, C. You think majority in class.". k e e p i n g k o s h e r is s t u p i d , D. You h a t e d "As the mother of two teenage boys I can't begin Hebrew School, or E. All of the above! to tell you how many arguments I've had with both Gil's work on this book , on America Online of them, a 19 and a 16 year old, on good vs evil and and this column are all done pro-bono. He welall the shades of gray in between. . .We ourselves comes your e-mail comments and questions. must be willing to be examples of what we teach. Write to DearGil@aol.com or send your letters to That's where the real learning exists." this paper.
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In late 1996, Leonard Greenspoon, the Klutznick Chair of Jewish Civilization, and Bryan Le Beau, then the Director of Creighton University's Center for the Study of Religion, started planning the 10th annual Klutznick Symposium. The Call for Papers went out to professional journals, websites and email lists. Proposals came in, were vetted, and placed on the program which took place in Omaha over two days in September, 1997. Now, 21/2 years later, the arduous editing process complete, the papers appear in print not just for the gratification of the conference participants and attendees, but for the edification of an international scholarly and lay community. The 14 papers are not for everyone. But readers can pick and choose and what follows are three examples. Andrew Skinner of Brigham Young University presented The Influence of the Hebrew Bible on the Founders of the American Republic. This will be of particular interest to lawyers and those interested in American History. Ori Soltes, former Director of the B'nai B'rith Klutznick National Jewish Museum, a favorite of many Omahans, presented The Bible and Art at the End of the Millennium: Words, Ideas and Images. This essay, accompanied by 22 black and white illustrations, is a valuable contribution to art history. Feminist scholarship was highlighted by Susanne Scholz of the College of Wooster who presented Retrospeeting Rape in Christian Commentaries of Genesis 34 and Forensic Medical Textbooks from Nineteenth-Century Germany. This essay may also appeal to those interested in the history of medicine. This is a fine production and continues to set Omaha's contribution to Jewish studies on an international stage. A copy of this book is available at the Myer and Dorothy Kripke Jewish Federation Library.
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"Cooking is as much about family and friends as it is about good food. .." This cookbook is about preserving the food legacy and cherished family recipes handed down by mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers, modified to keep pace with today's lifestyle and new tastes. In the opening pages, the Jews are credited with inventing "fusion cuisine" and for the bagel, a probable heritage from the French medieval boiled bread-pain echaud. The legend of Rebecca's seductive stew to influence Isaac begins this Jewish Culinary journey with the "tastes of the past and the thrill of the new." From soup like mama used to make to hi-tech hot souffles. The use and availability of new ingredients and kitchen appliances helps to blend the old with the new. Biblical quotations and historical tidbits and traditions introduce chapters and recipes. You can count on a full array from forspeise (tasty appetizer) to kuchen (coffee cake) in the chapters: Satisfying soups, Enticing appetizers, Dairy disheseggs-tarte, Perfect Pasta, Fish, Chicken, BeefLamb, Vegetable, Splendid Salads, Rice-Grains, Show-stopping Desserts and Holiday menus. A glossary of Yiddish and Hebrew terms includes helpful cooking words. Mother or daughter influence is shown by indicating if the recipes are either traditional or contemporary. Recipes are for old-world tastes, new lighter dishes and many dairy and egg dishes for the Kosher home, from old-style almond and apple pudding to a fat-free herbed zucchini tomato sauce. The recipes include notes on servings, storage, detailed instructions in a chatty style and delightful reading material. Over 140 choices for everyday, entertaining, Friday nights and holiday meals. Reflecting "the Jewish love affair with chicken" choose from a dozen recipes. . .golden-lemon, biblical, oven-fried-sesame, French, Hungarian and Gedaemptic (slowly braised) chicken. Sure to appeal to beginning as well as experienced cooks wanting to expand their Jewish cooking skills for the old familiar or the new versions. A traditional recipe to try-Viennese Red Cabbage.
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Jewish Press, Omaha, NE
August 25, 2000
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Most Jewish Olympians are, of course, from Greetings once again, my fellow sports fans. There's a lot I'd like to get to this month, so let's Israel. The very first Israeli athlete to medal in the Olympic games was a woman from Tel Aviv. . . get right to it. 1218 S. 119th Yael Arad, a judoist. Right off the bat (no pun intended), I want to get Omaha, NE 68144 Born in 1967, Arad grew up in a household poputo this month's Star of David: Gabe Kapler. 827-4376 Keith Sherman Following a sub par year of hot and cold streaks lated by three older brothers. She became what M-F 10:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sat-Sun 10:00 a.m.-4 p.m. in Detroit, this former minor league, phenom con- could be called a tomboy. She found ballet and tinued that trend in his first year as a Texas swimming dull, but when one of her brothers began Ranger. Until, that is, he and Texas hitting coach, judo lessons, she was immediately enthralled. Rudy Jaramillo, did some slight tinkering with "I love it. Judo is a very intelligent sport. If you're Gabe's stance after this year's All-Star break. The good at it, you sense it right away. And there's results have been simply remarkable. nothing more enjoyable for a child than to throw Hitting a paltry .241 prior to, the break, Kapler another child down," she said in an interview in realized he needed to do something. Jaramillo Great Jews in Sports. 3821 CENTER •"346-1528 altered Kapler's stance, switching from a slide-step Arad began training at the tender age of eight Greek Specials Daily Greek Beer & Wine * swing to one with more of a high leg kick. and a year later she placed second in an Israeli Homemade Pastries Dine In/Carry Out '; What's happened since that day hadn't yet been judo championship. The following year, she took Party Room We Cater Too! ! seen in baseball this year. While taking the base- first place in the 31-kilogram weight class, fighting Full Service Bar ball consciousness off of his teams dismal play, against children through age 14. She held onto that Kapler has hit in every game since July 17. championship for six years. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m: ; Sun., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Twenty-eight games have gone by at the time of As she grew older, Arad's competitive fire burned this writing in which Kapler has gotten a hit. brighter, but she found financing for her sport They've come in all shapes and sizes, too. Home extremely lacking in Israel. She petitioned many runs, line drives, shallow bloopers, and this one sports officials and state-run institutions to drum recently: In his final at-bat of the game, 0-3 in his up support for the sport of judo. previous at-bats, Kapler lined the ball off the pitchDuring her mandatory two-year stint in the er's mound and bounced it up the middle to keep Israel Defense Forces, Arad traveled to England his streak alive. where she met and stayed to train with world judo Now, while not even close to being compared to champion Karen Briks. This experience, among "The Streak of Cal Ripken," and still halfway to others, drove Arad even further to succeed in her The finest Chinese cuisine in Omaha Joltin' Joe DiMaggio's record 56 game hitting sport. Her goal became Barcelona for the 1992 Summer Games. streak, he is that. Halfway there. EAST WEST 3515 Center St. 2859 S. 168th St. In the year of the longball, when home runs are She continued to petition sports agencies and the TEL: 342-9226 TEL: 778-9322 given up in bunches and 0-4's have become common- Israel Olympic Committee financed her with the FAX: 346-9223 FAX: 778-9515 place and acceptable, Kapler hasn't taken an oh-fer whopping sum of $625 per month. Arad also found in over a month. His 28-game streak is the longest sponsorship with an Israeli women's magazine. in the major leagues this year. His average has shot All of Arad's hard work and patience and perseup from .241 to nearly .290, his RBI have doubled, verance paid off finally, when, in 1992, she won and his confidence has grown right along with it. judo's French Open, the third most prestigious judo Kapler has All-Star potential written all over him, championship in the world, behind the World and but for right now, he's already become a true Star of European titles. GREEK GYROS • STEAKS David. On her way to capturing the gold at the Austrian PHILLIES • BURGERS As you all may well be aware, the Summer Open, Yael Arad was named Sportswoman of the Olympics are almost upon us. This year they're in Year. Her Olympic dreams remained and, in Home of Omaha's Original Gyro Sydney, Australia, a regular hotbed of sports news Barcelona, she became the first Israeli medallist, Our Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials are #1 and information. Every fourth year, we sit around winning the silver medal, her only loss coming in our televisions and watch events that we normally the gold medal round. #1 Food in the Midwest wouldn't exactly care for if it weren't the Olympics. Her chances of receiving a medal in 1996's Open 7 Days a Week How many of us get excited about the shot put or Atlanta Games were dashed because of illness, but 4409 Dodge St. • 553-3326 the javelin toss? I know I won't be setting my VCR in 1997, Yael was elected as one of the sports repto catch any of that late night fun. But I did have a resentatives to sit on Israel's Olympic Committee. thought. Have there ever been any really great Arad has won 24 medals in international compeJewish Olympians? tition. She has been a pioneer in bringing judo to I decided to conduct a little research on the mat- the forefront of Olympic culture and remains to ter. Here's what I found in Great Jews in Sports: this day extremely proud of being Israel's first Persian and Olympic medallist. American-born Jewish Olympic medallists are Middle Eastern few and far between. The last well-known Olympic That's about all the time I have. I'll see you next Cuisine athlete from the United States was Mark Spitz at month with more Jewish Olympians and, hopefulthe 1988 Seoul Games. More on him next month. ly, an interview with a Nebraska Cornhusker. Discover Omaha's Best Kept Secret
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Omaha Temple Youth Group board members have two opportunities for leadership training. On Friday, Aug. 25, and Saturday, Aug. 26, they will be involved in a Shabbaton at Temple Israel. Two weeks later, Sept. 8-10, is the NFTY-Missouri Valley Leadership Training Institute (LTI). The Shabbaton will be the first opportunity for board members to work together to plan for the new year. The focus will be on studying and worshiping together to learn how to be not just a leader, but a Jewish leader. Moving beyond what to do for each board position, the group will focus on how to be an active part of both Temple and the community at large. Individuals have been planning all summer; now they will tie the activities together to reach some common goals. Workshop and discussion facilitators include Rabbi Azriel,
Stephanie Grossman and Morgan Denny. LTI, which will be held at Lion's Den Camp near St. Louis, will give local board members the chance to work with others who hold their same position, and to be trained by regional counterparts. Emphasis will be on creating strong programs and communication throughout the region during the year. The conclave, which is only for TYG board members, and is planned and executed primarily by the Missouri Valley Regional Board members, will also provide additional time for OTYG and other local groups to work as individual groups. Advisor training and preparation for the year will occur concurrently with the board member activities. Advisor training will be facilitated by Stephanie Grossman, Temple Israel Youth Group Director.
Women's Division enjoys "Bake-Mitzvah" Members of the Jewish Federation's Women's Division met recently at Beth El Synagogue to share recipes and bake for the upcoming Women's Event, slated for Oct. 25. The 2001 Women's Campaign event differs from previous years; a coffee and light lunch will be served. The keynote speaker is Susan Stanberg of National Public
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August 25, 2000
Beth Israel Schematic Design Committee completes work
Temple Israel offers full range of classes
by Beth Cohen, Beth Israel Synagogue Executive Director
The second year of the Hermene Zweiback Center for Lifelong Jewish Learning at Temple Israel is set to begin. An array of classes and programs is being offered to suit almost every interest and schedule. Information about upcoming scholars-in-residence and programs for youth, Outreach, and the music committee will be featured in subsequent articles. On Tuesdays, beginning, Sept. 12, are: Family School from 6:15-8:30 pan., and "Soul Searching through the Kabbalistic Ocean, 7-8:30 p.m. On Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 13, are: Midrasha, 10 a.m.-noon, and "Myth and history in the Hebrew Bible, 7-8:30 p.m. The Adult B'nai Mitzvah class starts Thursday, Sept. 7, 7-9 p.m., and Adult Study with the Rabbi starts Sept 14,10-1130 am. Classes starting in 2001 include: "Hasidism," "Chant That Trope," "Who's Afraid of the Dead Sea Scrolls?" and "The Jewish Way in Death an Mourning." Jewish Journey Groups start Wednesday, Sept. 6, 7-8:30 p.m. with "Walking the Path of Grief;" Thursday, Oct. 12, 7-8:30 p.m., "Centering the Mind and Body;" and Tuesday, Oct. 24,78:30 p.m., with "Ancient Israel: A Historical Perspective." Two lecture series are also offered. Professor Guy Matalon of the University of Nebraska at Omaha will speak on "Alternative Models of Spirituality in Judaism," on Sundays, beginning Oct. 15, 10 a.m. Former Omahan and visiting professor from the university of Hartford, Dr. Richard Freund will speak on "The Five Greatest (and least understood) Women of Jewish History: Deborah, Beruriah, Dona Grace, Gluckel of Hamelin, and Gold Meir," also on Sunday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m. All classes, except the Adult B'nai Mitzvah and Midrashah, are open to the community. For information or to receive a copy of the Lifelong Learning brochure, call the Temple office at 556-6536.
by Iris Ricks, Program Director
footage and where it will In December of 1999, be sited on the property, Beth Israel Synagogue to small details such as voted to build a new syndesign ideas for the agogue on property it Oren Kodesh (Ark) and owns at 126th and the placement of the Pacific. Since that time, memorial plaques from the New Building comthe existing building. mittee, headed by Dr. In addition to the many Paul Shyken and Rick hours of committee Katzman, have been meetings, some membusy laying the ground bers of the Schematic work for the building Design committee travproject. elled at their own A Schematic Design expense to Chicago for a Committee, chaired by On the day trip to Chicago to gather design day trip to look at six Carol Katzman, was ideas for the new building, Beth Israel memsynagogues to gather formed in February. (A bers included: Joan Kaiman, left, Ann design ideas; Shukert schematic design for a M o s k o v i t Z ) H a r r y Herman, Beth Cohen, Julee also visited a number of building includes a basic Katzman, Susie Shyken, Rabbi Howard Kutner interior floor plan and an and D r P a u l S h y k e n . Photo synagogues in Forest t a k e n 6 y architect Hills, NY. exterior rendering of the Marty Shukert. At a meeting in May, building.) Shukert presented a schematic design of the new On Sunday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m., Beth Israel building to the committee. After some final reviSynagogue members are invited to a congregationsions, the completed plan is now ready to present al meeting and brunch, where these designs will be to the congregation. presented. Architect Marty Shukert will also disSchematic Design members included: Joan play a floor plan, a model of the sanctuary and an Kaiman, Ann Moskovitz, Jim Polack, Alex artist's drawing of the exterior of the building. Grossman, Paul Shyken, Donald Gerber, Jordana This is an informational meeting; new building Nissen, Rick Katzman, Susan Paley, Pearl fund solicitations will not take place at this time. Giventer, Harry Berman, Maury Katzman, Leon The committee worked very closely with Shukert Wintroub, Scott Lewis, Beth Cohen (staff) and to develop the ideas that would become the floor Rabbi Howard Kutner. plan of the new synagogue. For information about the congregational meetThe process included lengthy discussion of each area of the new building, such as the overall square ing, call the synagogue office, 556-6288.
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