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Omaha to Host 2002 Maccabi Games
by LISA SHKOLNICK, JCC Maccabi Games Director, The population of the Omaha Jewish community is expected to increase by nearly 20% in two years. How do we know? On Aug.4-9, 2002, some 1,000 young Jewish athletes and hundreds of visiting parents and families will converge on Omaha for the 20th Anniversary of the JCC Maccabi Games. These Games are a junior 'Olympic-style' competition for Jewish athletes ages 13-16. Participants come from all over the world, including 25 different U.S. cities, Israel and, possibly, delegations from Australia, Mexico, Britain and Canada. Events for the week include full days of athletic competition, grand opening and closing ceremonies, evening programs, host Family night, and community service programs, to name a few. Although the Omaha Games are not scheduled for another two years, it is not too soon to begin to think about them. Chairpersons Jody Malashock and Marda Pitlor, along with honorary chairman Harley Schrager and honorary co-chairmen Tom Fellman and Howard Kooper, began preparations several months ago. Several hundred volunteers, committee members, chairmen, and host families will be deeply involved by the time Maccabi 2002 has arrived. I t is an amazing opportunity for our Jewish community to rally behind an event that brings so much excitement and opportunity for our young kids, adults, businesses, and our community at large. We're reaching out to our entire community to get involved. We really want to get the word out, because every person we've talked to has been as excited as we are," ^ 'v Malashock said. * "* -, - -•'" Perhaps the greatest challenge '-'"—"i for Maccabi 2002 will be to secure J o d y Malashock
homes for the 1000 visiting athletes. While several hundred coaches, delegation heads, and VIPs will be staying at the Eegency Marriott for the week, all 1000 visiting athletes will be housed in 350 Jewish homes in the Omaha area. "These host families are central to the success of the JCC Maccabi Games," Pitlor explained, "not only because they house the visiting athletes, but because the athletes become a part of the family and, in many cases, thereafter." participants and staff were: front rote, from left-SashaSkvisky, Jen Whether young Omahans Coo er C«X» ore Gr€en 3Km PitIor P a v e I D a v i d Pai e are Maccabi nartieinants P > y - BobTsyr^ ; second Corey row; row; are iviaecaoi participants, B r i t t a n y Snkiennik,* Joe McGinn, Franzese, Julie ZKushner, preschoolers or adults, their Kirshenbaom, Kate Josephson, Matt Kefberg; third row: Emily Muskin, Sierra families are encouraged to be Gendelman, Lindsay Itkin, Emily Gordon, Adam Gendelman, Hannah W©H, a host. Previous host families Jamie Lovette, Shayoa Kurfand; top rote: Ben Gerber, Josh Levine, Ben Epstein, and athletes in other cities all Br^eyAbramson.DavMPfailBi^ Derek P^ser, Dan Morris, Jeff Gates. agree that the host family experience is the most sota, FL. The JCC Maccabi Games have grown tremenrewarding for everyone involved. Although this will be a unique experience for the dously in numbers and popularity from its begincommunity, the Omaha JCC is no stranger to the nings in Memphis, TN, in 1982 with 500 atMetes, Maccabi Games. In 1991, Omaha was a host city of to more than 6,000 athletes in five host cities this the Games with approximate- year. As a host city, the Omaha delegation is ly 200 visiting athletes. Since unlimited in size, and the delegation is expected to then, the Omaha JCC has increase to more than 100 athletes. The primlege to sent delegations of young participate will include 12-year-old athletes for Jewish athletes to various individual competition. Omaha will host several Maccabi Games across the team and individual sports in 2002, including bascountry, including Tucson, ketball, swimming, baseball, softball, soccer, tenHouston, Charlotte, Kansas nis, table tennis, goif> and dance competitions. For more information on how to become a host City, and St. Louis. In 2001, Omaha will send approxi- family, or to volunteer, please contact me at: 334and Marcia Pitlor mately 50 athletes to Sara- 6425 or by e-mail: lsKkobaick@jewish.oirtaha.org
incorrect Photo Caption Reinforces Belief about Anti-Israel Media Bias by MICHAEL J. JORDAN
NEW YORK (JTA) — As if and a Palestinian on the to underscore what some Temple Mount" Jews believe is a media bias Given the context of the against Israel when portray- violent clashes between ing violence in the Middle Israeli and Palestinians East, The New York Times this week, the implication and other major dailies this of what seemed to have week misidentified a Jewish happened was clear.' victim as a Palestinian in In fact, the victim was one of their photos illustrat- Tuvia Grossman of Chicago, ing the bloodshed in Israel. an American studying in The photo, actually shot Israel. It was his father, Dr. and labeled by The Associat- Aaron Grossman, who was ed Press, was displayed quick to notify the Times. prominently in the Sept. 30 la a letter to the paper, the edition of the Times. On elder Grossman explained Wednesday, The Times and that his son "and two of his other major dailies that had friends were pulled from run the photograph ran a their taxicab while traveling correction. in Jerusalem by a mob of In the foreground of the Palestinian Arabs and were photo was a profile of a severely beaten and young man with Semitic stabbed." features, blood streaked The policeman phoj across his face and spat- tographed was in fact trying tered on his shirt. In the to protect Tuvia, said his background was a menac- father. Moreover, the scene ing-looking Israeli police- occurred elsewhere in Jerusalem's Old City, not man, waving a baton. The caption stated sim- on the Temple Mount. (Continued on page 12) ply, "An Israeli policeman This photo, which appeared in the New York Times, incorrectly labeled "An Israeli policeman and a Palestinian on the Temple Mount." The injured teen -was actually an American yeshiva student, rescued by the Israeli police.
JFS Sponsors First Men's Forum by DR. PATRICIA NEWMAN — In the fall of 1999, the Women's Symposium, sponsored by Jewish Family Service, was greeted with great enthusiasm. The success of the Women's Symposium led many of its participants and organizers to determine that a parallel event for men would be a welcomed and valued event. Chaired by Justin Cooper and Dennis Paley, and supported by Honorary Chairs Joe and Jeff Kirshenbaum and Harlan and J a y Noddle, the inaugural Men's Forum will be held Sunday, Nov. 12, at the Marriott Hotel. (Continued on page 2)
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Sukkot: History, Not Nature by RABBI MYER S. KR1PKE
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In the case of Pesach. and Shavuot, the Bible does quite well in subtly changing ancient agriculture festivals into celebrations of important historical events. The spring festival of the first grain (still echoed in the festival of the fourteenth of Nisan) is quickly dwarfed by the festival of liberation, the Exodus, on the fifteenth. And the wheat harvest in Sivan, in the early summer, becomes a mere footnote to the identification of Shavuot (by rabbinic Judaism, not by Biblical mention) as the anniversary of the Ten Words at Sinai. But an attempt at the same process for Sukkot was not very successful. The Sukkah, a hastily erected, impermanent lean-to, useful for the farmer at harvest time, was certainly not the dwelling-place of the escapees from Egyptian slavery as they crossed the forbidding desert. There were no branches, leaves or twigs-and no trees--in the desert, and the Israelites certainly didn't carry tree-stuff with them. And it wasn't till Macbeth that woods could be created as needed. So the attempt to say that the Israelites lived in Sukkot falls short of full acceptance, unless we take Sukkot to mean tents. But the point itself does not fall short. The Bible is the first human attempt to break religion away from dependence on Nature and magical attempts to influence it. Sukkot, like Pesach. and Shavuot, turns its back on the produce of the fields and looks to moral-spiritual associations as the legitimate arena of religious concern. The emphasis of Pesach is clearly on the Exodus and the ideal of liberty (although there are Philistines among us who place their personal emphasis on Matza-ball soup). The emphasis of Shavuot is clearly on the assembly at Sinai to hear the thundering Ten Utterances. So too, the emphasis of Sukkot is not on the harvest, but on the Lord's care for Israel and for humankind. Note carefully: "and for humankind." There is a danger that inheres in the thought that the Lord care's for US'. One must stress continually that She cares as well and in the same intensity for all the rest of the peoples of the earth. Never mind geography. Never mind stage of civilization. Never mind skin color. Never mind production of art, literature, sculpture, science. The ancient Greeks thought that non-Greeks were by definition: barbarians. Ancient Jews were warned against any such selfsatisfaction and supercilious thoughts. God loves all humans. (Translate the thought into modern idiom: What do you mean by "God" and what do you mean by "all humankind?") It is highly commendable that most of our contemporary Siddurim have made it clear that Israel prays for all people. The thought is ancient. In all of the ancient sacrifices of the Temple cult, some were considered to be made on behalf of the "seventy nations" of the world. Israel was involved seriously in praying for itself, but not so seriously that it excluded humankind. The United Nations today may discriminate against Israel, but Israel does not discriminate against the world.
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Men's Forum (Continued from page 1) The Men's Forum will feature Dr. Michael Diamond, a noted psychologist from Los Angeles. His keynote topic will be: "Good Enough Fathering." Breakout sessions led by Harlan Noddle and David Kotok, the Kirshenbaums and Todd and Fred Simon, Steve Skulsky, and Jerry Hoberman and Jay Noddle and a panel discussion with the rabbis will be included as well. The Forum is generously funded by the Pennie Z. Davis Family Life Education Fund, B'nai B'rith Henry Monsky Lodge and the Herbert Goldsten Trust. Cost for the day is $18, which includes a kosher lunch. For registration information, please contact JFS at 330-2024.
Third Friday Night Shabbat Service and Dinner at Beth El
Beth El Synagogue's first "Third Friday Night Shabbat Service and Dinner" of 5761 is scheduled Wi 11 a /«»-ird ,'•(/!if t - 'I for Friday, Oct.20, 6 p.m. The evening will begin Call Kennie Hughes with Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma'ariv services, designed for families with school-age children, and 551-954H segue into a kosher Shabbat dinner. The entire Beth El mishpacha and their friends are invited to attend. No reservations are required for services, but MONUMENT CO.; dinner reservations are a must. The Shabbat Frank L Ciciulla, Jr. Dinner costs $10 for adults, $5,50 for children ages 3-12; kids under three eat for free. Please call the 60 Years Experience Beth El office at 492-8550 to reserve your place. With Jewish "Third Friday Night" is a monthly program sponLettering and Memorials sored by the synagogue's Family Programming Committee, chaired by Sara Juster and Rhonda 1439 S9.13th Saferstein. u
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MARIE KLEIN MAYER Services for Marie Klein Mayer were held Oct. 4 at Temple Israel Cemetery. Rabbi Azriel officiated. She died Oct. 3 at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home, She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis. Mrs. Mayer was a devoted volunteer and active in numerous charitable organizations. Her mother, Nettie Rothschild Klein, was a founding member of Temple Israel Sisterhood. She is survived by her daughter, Myra Lou Mayer of Houston. Memorials to the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. WILLIS M. EPSTEIN Omaha builder Willis M. Epstein died Oct. 6 at the age of 71. Services were held Oct. i l at Beth El Synagogue. Epstein was Executive Vice-president of Hawkins Construction Company and involved in many Omaha area projects, including Beth' El Synagogue. He served on the boards of Beth El, the Jewish Community Center and Jewish Federation. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Donna; daughter, Barbara; and brother, Lawrence. Survivors include his wife Audrey; daughter, Sally Epstein of Dallas; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Harriet Epstein and Gary and Jodi Epstein, all of Omaha; step-son and wife, Neil and Shelley Cooper of Atlanta, GA; step-daughter and husband, Pam and David Prager of Austin, TX; mother-in-law, Pauline Hoberman; brother and sister-in-law, Al and Dorothy Epstein of Northridge, CA; sister-in-law, Jean Epstein; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Gerald and Lois Bernstien. and Gerald and Leslie Hoberman, all of Omaha, and Lawrence and Judy Hoberman of San Antonio, *CX; grandchildren, Brittany and Marissa Epstein, Dayna and Melissa Epstein, Andrea, Jason and Jenna Cooper, and Michele and Lauren Frager. Memorials to Beth El Synagogue. NELLRUBINOW Nell Rubinow died at the age of 90, Services were held Oct. 8 at Pleasant hill Cemetery, She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Pyllis and Robert Lobe of Astoria, OR, and Diane and Michael H. Marks of Denver; grandchildren, Melissa and Jeffrey McDowell, David and Melissa Marks and Jennifer Davis; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials to the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home.
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Bethlsrnel@riovin.net FRIDAY: Erev Sukkot Service, 7 p.m., Rabbi Aryeh Azriel, Rabbi Debbie Stiel and Cantor Jennifer Blum will officiate. Members are asked to bring canned foods to this Family Service. The Oneg will be sponsored by Ronni Gernstein and sons in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Rick Klein, and the Women of Reform of Reform Judaism. SATURDAY: Bagels and Bible, 9:80-10:15 ajtn. We will begin our study from Ecclesiastes; Sukkot morning service, 10:30 a.ra. Rick Klein, son of Rosalie and Arnold Klein, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah. SITTER SERVICE Sitter service is available for Shabbat services each Friday evening and Saturday morning, as well as Sunday mornings when there is Religious School. Cost is $2 per family. Please make a reservation. Sorry, there are no facilities for infants. ADULT'EDUCATION SUNDAY, OCT. 15: "Who's afraid of the Dead Sea Scrolls?" 10-11 surou, Professor Guy Matalon will discuss the history, content and meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls. TUESDAY, OCT. 17: "Soul Searching Through the Kabbalistic Ocean," 7»8;3O'p.m.» Professor Guy Matalon will explore the realm of Jewish'mysticism, from Biblical to modern times. WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18; Midrashnh, 10 a.m.noon; "Myth and History in the Hebrew Bible," 7H:80 p.m. Dr. Kami Aray will load this duns through a look nt thu Hebrew Hiblo from various porspoctivcB. THURSDAY, Oct. 18t Adult study with the rabbis, 10-11:30 turn. Rabbi Azriol will focus study on the writings of the Scholars-in-Residonce who will visit Tempio this year; "Centering the Body and Mind," Congregant Brent Bloom, a certified yoga instructor, will explore methods of relaxation, visualization and meditation from the perspectives of Jewish and other traditions, 7-8s80 p.m.f Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class, 7-9 p.m. FRIDAY, Oct. 20; Simohat Torah Service: Kmdergartners and older students who have never been consecrated will participate in the special Simchat Torah service that formally recognizes their families' commitment to Jewish education, 7 p.m. There will be simultaneous singing during the service. The joyous tunes of the Fabrangen Fiddlers, Tuffy Epstein's group, will add to the merrymaking. A special Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by Joan and Michael Friedman in'honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their son; by Rvea Oruch and Jennine and Marvin Goldberg in honor of the conversion of Matthew Ray; and by the parents of the Consecrants.
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SUKKOT SATURDAY, Oct. 14 (First Day): Services conducted by Rabbi Maximo Shechet, 9 aum. SUNDAY, Oct. 15 (Second Day): Services conducted by Rabbi Maximo Shechet, 9 u,m»
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: Erev Sukkot-Services, 6:35 p.m. SATURDAY: Services, 8:45 aan. Kiddush in the sukkah is sponsored by Sisterhood, followed by a congregational Sukkot luncheon; Mincha, 6:30 p.m. SUNDAY: Second day of Sukkot-Services, 8:45 a.m., Mincha, 6:80 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Services, 7 a.m, and 6:25 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Business Ethics Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Kutner, noon. Lunch this month will be held in the Beth Israel sukkah. This special lunch is free of charge and open to the community. Please make reservations with the synagogue. UPCOMING EVENTS Festive lunches on Shemini Ateeret and Simchat Torah following morning services. After lunch on both days, there will be special activities for third graders through high schoolers with Evan Saltzman and Rebekah Chaifetz. Join in HaknfoR, dancing with the Torahs, next Saturday. An ice. cream social will follow. Lunches are $7,50 for adults; $4.50 for children ages 4-12; children under 4 are free. All other holiday activities are fret). Call the synagogue to make lunch reservations.
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Services conducted by Rabbi Mendel Katzman. FRIDAY: Mitzvah Munchklna, 9:15-11:15 oum.\ Mincha/Maariv, 6:80 pan. SUKKOT SATURDAY (Day l)s Shacharis, 9:30 a.ra. Kiddush follows service; Mincha/Ma'ariv, 6:80 p.m, SUNDAY (Day 2)$ Shacharis, 9:30 a.m. Kidduah follows service, MONDAY Oct, 16 (Day 3,)i Shacharit, 7 a.m,; Genesis Series, 11:45. a.m.-! p.m.; Advanced Talmud Study, 6*7 p.m. TUESDAY, Oct. 17 (Day 4)s Shacharit, 7 a.m.; 613 Mitzvahs, 8-8:45 a.m.; Mysticism, 9:4511 suau; Beis Midrash Study, 7 p,iw. WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18 (Day 5)s Shacharit, 7 a.m.; Torah Tots, 9s80-ll jun.; Sukkot Family celebration, 6>7 p.m., buffett dinner, $5 per person or $18 per family, call Jennifer for reservations; the Joy of Yiddish, 7 p.m. THURSDAY, Oct. 19 (Day 6): Shacharit, 7 a.m.} The Law of Business and Politics, 11:45 a.m.1 p.m.; Hoshannah Rabbah all night study begins at midnight. HOSHANNAH RABUAM FRIDAY, Oct. 20* Shacharit, 7 a.m.; Mincha/ Maariv, 6:80 p.m.; Hakafos Dancing, 7:30 p.m., refreshments and buffett dinner, children and adults are all welcome.
FRIDAY: Sabbath Kvo aorvire, 7'Ati p j a . HATURDAY: Tornh Study, 10 a.m.-noon SUNDAY: Hebrew School, 9 a.ro. TUESDAY, Adult. Bducation, 7:80 p.m., "Principles of" Reform Judaism," through October. WEDNESDAY: AA Meeting in the library, 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY; Choir Rehearsals
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Beth El Young Couples Group Meets Next Week Services conducted by Rabbi Stanley M. Roeenbaum. Minyan on Monday & Thursday, 7:15 a.:m. SUKKOT. FRIDAY (Erev): Services, 6:40 p.m. SATURDAY (First Day): Services, 9:30 a.m. and 6i40p.m.. •SUNDAY (Second Day): Services, 9:30 a.m.; .7tlS «*m*j.
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Couples in their 20s, 30s and 40s are invited to join the fun at Beth El's Sukkot; Social, Thursday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m,»9 p.m. A variety of wines and cheese will be served in the sukkah during this informal, relaxed evening of good conversation and catmiraderifi. Cost is $2 per person. For Sukkot social reservations and more information on upcoming Beth El Young Couples activities, including the November Hay Rack Ride, call Hazzan Michael Horwitx at the synagogue office, 492-8550. The program is open to the community.
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The media (with help from the Palestinian public relations department) has made the Western world believe that Ariel Sharon's visit to the Temple Mount prior to Rosh Hashanah was the cause of the violence in recent weeks in Israel. That couldn't be further from the truth. According to MBMRI (Middle East Media Research Institute), which translates the Arab press into English, the incitement to violence began earlier in the summer. Palestinian Authority radio broadcasts increased from 15 minutes a day to more than an hour and a half of vitriol against Israel and the Jewish people. Calls of "Death to the Jews" were interspersed among instructions to "stockpile food and weapons" for the coming "confrontation" and that "the Palestinian police will be leading, together with all other noble sons of the Palestinian people when the hour of confrontation occurs." The difference between the Intifada of 1989 and this year's uprising are critical: * The Oslo Peace Process helped create a Palestinian police force of 30,000, armed with
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automatic weapons, not rocks and Molotov cocktails. • Ehud Barak, Israeli Prime Minister who has made more concessions that all others before him, is on the verge of forming a unity government with hard-liner Ariel Sharon, yet continues to offer to return to the negotiating table with the PA. • President Bill Clinton, who has brokered much of the agreed-upon deals of the Peace Process, only has three months remaining in office, The next president, regardless of who it may be, may not be as willing. Yasser Arafat was given a deal which put 95% of the West Bank in his control (he already has Gaza), some right of return and reparations to refugees, and some control over East Jerusalem, But instead of preparing his people for these offers (and making them understand this would be the final settlement) he encouraged the violent rhetoric. This isn't peace; it's blackmail. Israel must stand firm and the Jewish community must stand with her,
Israel Holds Palestinian Leaders Hesponsible for Clashes by GIL SEDAN — •
JERUSALEM (JTA)—The catalyst for a spate of violence here may have been an Israeli politician's visit to a Muslim and Jewish holy site, but Israeli officials are holding Palestinian leaders directly responsible for the bloodshed. At least 90 people were killed, mostly Palestinians, in rioting that touched off Sept. 28 when Likud Party leader Ariel Sharon visited the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. Bloody riots on the Temple Mount spread to the West Bank, Gaza Strip and parts of Israel, where Israeli Arabs launched their own actions against Israel. After the meeting with Madeline Albright, Barak and Arafat met with United Nation's SecretaryGeneral Kofi Annan, who warned that Israel was on the brink of "all-out war." Arafat gave three conditions for continuing the peace process: a cease-fire from Israel, the retreat of Israeli forces from the Palestinian autonomous zones and the mosques in Jerusalem, and the establishment of a commission of inquiry into soldiers' conduct, The commission would be made up of Israelis, Palestinians, Americans and members of the European Union. Israel flatly rejected the last condition. "We don't need a need a committee biased against Israel to investigate things," Israeli Justice Minister Yossi Beilin told Israel Radio last week. In the midst of the meetings, Barak signaled he was
still determined to reach a peace accord but said he held Arafat and the Palestinian Authority "responsible for the uprisings and the wave of violence." Barak was steadfast in defending Israeli troops, who "defend Israeli citizens who cannot defend themselves alone." But, "in the meantime, we hold out our hand to peace." The general consensus in the Israeli government is that Arafat orchestrated the riots in the West Bank and Gaza Strip for his own political purposes. In contrast, riots in Israel proper were seen as spontaneous and led by street gangs, with no clear guiding hands. Although similar confrontations have occurred in the past, the riots that began just before the Rosh Hashanah holiday were unprecedented in their magnitude and in the use of arms. Palestinian police opened fire on Israel Defense Force soldiers in Gaza, Ramallah and Nablus. The IDF responded with live fire, the use of gunships and missiles. As the fighting intensified, Israeli troops rolled out tanks. An Israeli Jewish man was shot and killed on the road to the West Bank settlement of Ariel* reportedly when he stopped to change a tire. The man, not immediately identified, was reportedly the first Jewish civilian killed in the clashes. A brief cease-fire ended Tuesday as gunfire and street-fighting erupted again. Toward the end of the week, the violence was limited to fewer sites. At least two Palestinians were
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killed last week in heavy exchange of fire in the Netzarim junction in the Gaza Strip. Journalists were beaten up and cameras were damaged in a demonstration in downtown Jaffa. In the meantime, Palestinians and Israelis exchanged heavy fire in several places in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Israeli Apache gunships fired at Palestinian positions at the Netzarim area, reportedly in response to Palestinian attacks on an Israeli post. Spirits cooled down among Israel's Arabs, and most roads were reopened to traffic. Arsonists caused more than 100 forest fires in the Galilee over an area 2,000 acres. Earlier they set alight three factories, and scores of velriclea owned by Jews. Barak met with a group of Arab Knesset members and community leaders and agreed to set up an independent commission into the events leading to the violence. A Palestinian official had assured Israel that Likud Party leader Ariel Sharon's visit to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem last week would not lead to violence, an Israeli Cabinet member told the Knesset, Acting Foreign Minister Shlomo Ben-Ami said the head of the Palestinian security forces in the West Bank told him as long as Sharon stayed of mosques, the visit would pass peacefully Likud Knesset Member Gideon Ezra said that had Knesset members been warned that "there is danger in the actual visit," it would have been canceled.
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Non-profits Warned: Be Careful at Election Time by by TRACY SULLIVAN, The Connecticut Jewish Ledger.
HAETPORD, CT-With the selection of Sen. Joseph Lieberman as Vice-president Al Gore's running mate, members of Jewish communities throughout the country, particularly those in leadership positions, have been inundated with interview requests by the media. Prom television stations to newspapers, every form of media has been looking for the Jewish community's response to Lieberman's nomination. The Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) and local Jewish Community Relations Councils (JCRC) have been reminding Jewish non-profits to be careful about what they say. Their tax-exempt status prohibits them from endorsing any candidate or political party. However, involvement in non-partisan voter registration, education and "get-out-the-vote" campaigns will not jeopardize their tax-exempt status. Jewish non-profits can also hold debates and publish lists of incumbents' voting records on a variety of issues. These activities are important because, according to the JCPA memo, studies show that about 20 percent of American Jews are not registered to vote. "We want to make sure people abide by the IRS regulations, but that it doesn't have the chilling effect," said Reva Price, Washington representative of the JCPA. Federal tax law states that organizations exempt from the federal income tax under Seotion 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code "may not participate or intervene, directly or indirectly, in any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office." "It's an absolute ban, and it applies to both primary and general elections," explained Price. Most Jewish non-profits and all synagogues are designated as 501 (c) (8)s, also known as public charities by the IRS. Failure to comply with this requirement can be found guilty of violating IRS lawa as well as Federal Election laws, aays the JCRO of Now
York's pamphlet Election Year Guidelines. Improper activities could lead to an excise tax on the organizations and its staff and lay leadership as well as the revocation of the organization's tax exempt status by the IRS. Plus, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) can initiate a lawsuit against an organization for making a "contribution or expenditure, in connection with any [federal] election." And, anyone, including the loser of an election, can easily make a complaint that will trigger an IRS investigation, an FEC investigation or both. The Connecticut State Election Enforcement Commission can also fine the officers of a non-profit 501 (c) (8) organization up to $2,000 for each violation of the state election and campaign finance laws, said Gregory Zepka, director of disclosure and public information at the State Election Enforcement Commission. Besides violating federal and state laws, supporting or opposing candidates for office can adversely harm the non-profit organization.
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There are a list of activities, though, that nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organizations can organize-from voter registration drives to debates-arid not jeopardize their tax-exempt status. While having Lieberman as tile headline speaker may draw record crowds now for Jewish nonprofits, the Greater Hartford JCRC recommends this be avoided unless all legally qualified candidates have been invited as well. For more information about laws regarding 501 (c) (3) organizations, contact the JCRC of the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford at (860) 242-4483; the State Elections Enforcement Commission at (860) 566-1776; or the Federal Election Commission at (800) 424-9530.
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"If a non-profit backs a local or state guy and he lopes, you could have your funding cut," explained Marcia R. Eisenberg, director/general counsel of the Jewish Legal Assistance Program of the JCRC of New York. Although they can't endorse or oppose a candidate for public office, nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organizations can publicly advocate for an issue or a ballot proposition. "We have positions on issues, and if a candidate aligns themselves with a position closer to ours, that's for individuals to decide. We take positions on issues, but we often work with officials that agree with us on some issues and don't on others," Price said. "It's so important to stay non-partisan. Some issues we work together, some we don't." While any individual may participate in campaigns, the JCRC of New York writes that communal leaders~both lay and professional—should keep their individual political activities carefully segregated from their relationship with any non-profit or religious organization. "If you're there to represent, take care of, and speak for your organization for communal needs, not having access to your government is the pits," Eisenberg said. "If you back the wrong person, you can't do your job." "There are two great reasons to avoid stepping in to the electoral fray," explained Ethan Feison, executive director of the JCRC of the Jewish Fodnration of Greater Hartford, which sends u memo every June to all leaders of Federation ngenoiea and synagogues with what activities to avert, "One ia to avoid a costly challenge to your non-profit status. Secondly, because your candidate may lose, and you'll have an elected official who well remembers the leaders of your organization were against him." While its up to the individual organizations to decide whether its communal leaders can publicly support a candidate on thoir own, Eisenberg said that she thinks it's unwise for one, especially the executive director, to do BO, "Here our lay leaders and stnff quoted in the paper will not support or come out against; a candidata/party," aha mid. , She even recommends that lay leaders cut all ties to political campaigns until after their terms in their nonprofit organizations end. "It is something people have to be careful about. A lot of things are very gray. We encourage people to do non-partisan voter registrations and gefc-outthe-vote campaigns," said Price. "Sometimes because it's so gray, people don't want to do the things they are allowed to do."
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Mark E. Belmont has been named Vice-president and general counsel of Kiewit Materials Company, a former subsidiary of Peter Kiewit Sons', Inc. Belmont had served as senior corporate counsel for Peter Kiewit Sons', Inc., since 1991, Kiewit Materials operates ready mix, asphalt and aggregate operations in Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Nebraska, California, Wyoming, Utah and New Mexico; In 1999, the company produced in excess of 28 million tons of construction materials and generated revenues of about $437 million. Merrill Aforams, a junior in the Wharton School of Business and University of Pennsylvania College of Engineering, was named Chair of the Program Committee for Wharton Women. J a c q u e l i n e Abrams recently entered the International Baccalaureate Program at George Washington High School. She was also appointed by the Young Americans Bank Board of Directors to serve on its Youth Advisory Board. They are the daughters of Jim Abrams, former Omahan and now Denver resident, and Laura Reilly of Ames, Iowa. Joshua Philip Finkler was granted the Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign last month. His dissertation was in the field of philosophy of logic and mathematics and was entitled "Notes on the mereology of classes." He is currently employed by ArsDigita as a Project Support Manager in Pasadena, CA. Joshua is the son of Deana Liddy of Omaha and Paul Finkler of Lincoln,
YACHAI) The young adult youth group, Yachad, will host a Sukkot picnic at Temple Israel on Sunday, Oct. 15. For more information, call adviser Linda Novak, 493-8575.
ABRAMS/DECKER Reilly Abrams and Brian Decker were married in Denver on Aug. 12. A! reception was held at the Cherry Hills! Country Club. Both the bride and! groom az*e graduates of 1 Colgate University. [ The bride, daughter of I Jim Abrams, former | Omahan and now Denver resident, and Laura Reilly of Ames, IA, works for Eli Lilly | in its Neuroscience Division. The groom, son of Pat and Linda Decker of Bedford, MA, is in the client management division for Articulent, a data storage and solutions enterpise. Grandparents are Edward J. McCarthy of Union Hall, VA, and the late Jean Stewart McCarthy; James and Freda Decker of Browns Mills, NJ; Lawrence and Dorothy Reilly of Ames, IA; and Edith Abrams of Omaha and the late Arthur Abrams.
JAGHER-OLESH Heather Erin Olesh and Eric 11. Japlier, both of Kansas City, KS, were' married Sept. 24 at Graham Chapel on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis, f Cantor Emil Berkovits officiated at the ceremony, which was followed by a reception! at Windows on Wash-1 ington in St. Louis. Honor attendants! were Meredith Kaplan f of Clifton, N.J., and Brad Jagher of Marl borough, MA, brother of the groom. The bride is the daughter of Robert and Donna Olesh of Omaha. Parents of the bridegroom are Bill and Ellen Jagher of Marlborough, Following a Hawaiian cruise, the couple will live in Kansas City.
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Visiting the Simmons Wild Animal Safari last month were Yachad members, front row: Lisa Salomon, left, Grace Isler, Jill Salomon, Nancy Isler, Ashley Boehm and, adviser Linda Novak; back row: Michael Parsow, Jeff Steinberg, Josh Parsow, Marilyn Zevitz and Ben Friedman. Y.E.S. , Members will meet Monday at the JCC. Exercise with our new instructor, Stacey Paskert, a personal trainer, starts at 10J30 a.m. Or try bingo with Eileen Remer at 10:15 a.m, Bring articles to share for "YES Talk" at 11 a.m. Following lunch at noon, the Bryan Mother Singers will perform. For transportation, call 380-4272. Ed Joseph was recently promoted from Deli Deadline for The Story of the Orphan Train on Manager Trainee to Assistant Deli Manager for Oct. 23 is Oct. JL6; deadline for Bluffs Run Casino Baker's Supermarkets' 30th and Weber Street location. trip on Oct. 26 is Oct. 19. Sunset by Omahan Margy Schneider was proWALK-IN, DROP-IN duced off-Broadway Aug. 30-Sept. 2 at the Members will meet Thursday at the JCC. Bingo American Theater of Actors in New York. The one- starts at 10 a.m.; exercise starts at 10:15 a.m. act play had a premiere in Omaha a t the Bring a dairy sack lunch to eat at 11:30 a.m. At Shelterbelt Theater during its 1999 season. The noon, enjoy Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, play deals with a woman's cancer and her loss in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in religious faith; another theater in;New York may the Social Hall. For transportation, call 330-4272. stage Sunset in the future. OMAHA CENTER FOR TORAII LEARNING On Shabbat Sukkot, Oct. 14, 5 p,i»., a class on Baker's Supermakets donated the Grand the weekly Torah portion, focusing this week on Champion 4-H-raised steer to feed children at the the mitzvah of building a sukkah, will meet at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Omaha. Baker's purchased home of Rabbi Shlomo Levin, 2001N, 56th. the prize-winning steer for $30,000, the highest Regular weekly OCTL classes will not meet durprice ever paid in the auction's history. ing the Sukkot holiday. Please call Rabbi Levin at "Investing in the 4-H and supporting agriculture 551-1564 for, more information. in our state is a long-standing tradition of Baker's," B*NAI B'RITH BREADBREAKERS said Tom Baker, Communications Director of Drew Miller, a candidate for University of Baker's Supermarkets and a board member at Nebraska Regent, will speak at Breadbreakers Boys and Girls Club, Inc. Wednesday, according to Steve Riekes. The League of Women Voters and AARP will Breadbreakers meets every Wednesday at noon present Second Congressional candidates Shelley at Regency West Best Western. The program is Kiel and Lee Terry, plus professional medical open to the community; cost is $9. authorities, in a forum on "Health Care in the JEWISH WAR VETERANS United States" on Oct. 14, 9 a.m., in the Second Jay Benton, the current commander of Post #260, Floor Board Room at the Teacher Administrative is on active duty. Meetings have been suspended Center, 3215 Cuming St. until further notice, but veterans and military personnel on active duty interested in JWV activities may call Jacque Dolgoff at 333-9741.
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Story of the Orphan Train to be Presented at Y.E.S. Meeting Between 1854 and 1930, nearly 200,000 children rode the Orphan Trains from New York City, Boston and other Eastern seaboard cities to new homes and a different life in the Midwest. This forgotten piece of history, which tells the poignant story of these destitute children, will be retold in a slide show presentation by Pippa White of the Nebraska Humanities Council on Monday, Oct. 28, 12:45 p.m., in the JCC Auditorium. Lunch will be served at noon at a cost of $5 per person. This event has been underwritten with a grant from the Nebraska Humanities Council and the Phil and Terri Schrager Supporting Foundation, For more information or to make a reservation, call Jewish Senior Services Adult Program Director, Maggie Conti, 334-6521. Deadline is Oct. 16.
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Beth Israel Continues Holiday Celebrations by BETH COHEN, Executive Director
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The festivities of the holiday season culminates at Beth Israel Synagogue with celebrations for Shemini Atzeret and Simchat TombOn Sheinini Atzeret, Saturday, Oct. 20, we mark the end of Sukkot with a festive lunch following morning services. After lunch, Evan Saltzman and Rebekah Chaifetz will lead games and learning sessions for youth in third grade through high school. Saltzman, who was raised in Omaha, now attends Yeshiva University in New York and is actively involved as an NCSY regional advisor. Chaifetz attended a yeshiva high school in Silver Spring, MD. She is currently a student at the Fashion Institute of New York. On Saturday evening', enjoy the festive Hakafps (dancing with the Torahs) in celebration of Simchat Torah. An ice cream social will follow. On Sunday, following morning services, enjoy another delicious lunch. Saltzman and Chaifetz will once again lead activities in the afternoon for children and teens. All meals and activities are open to the community. Reservations for lunches should be made with the synagogue office by Oct. 16. Lunches are $7.5(Tfor adults; $4,50 for children ages 4-12; free for children under 4. The youth activities are free. For more information, call 656-6288,
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The series of in-depth study sessions on the Ten Commandments will continue this fall, on consecutive Monday evenings, Oct. 16 through Nov, 30. The sessions take place at the JCC, starting at 7:30 p.m. and ending at approximately 9 p«m. Refreshments are served. Rabbi Maximo Shechet, discussion leader on Oct. 16, said he will bring a surprise lay person as his co-leader. Their focus will be the Sixth Commandment, "Thou Shalt Not Kill." On Oct. 23, Rabbi Myer Kripke will lead a dialogue on the Seventh Commandment, "Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery." The following week, Rabbi Paul Drazen will lead participants in a look at "Thou Shalt Not Steal." Rabbi Howard Eutner will bring the series to a close on Nov. 30 with a consideration of "Thou Shalt Not Covet." A leader has not yet been finalized for the Nov. 6 session, which will focus on "Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness." The co-leader format, which teams a local rabbi and a lay person, is aimed at providing two different paints of view and sparking lively discussion. The Ten Commandments series is sponsored by the College of Jewish Learning of Jewish Educational and Library Services, For more information, call the JELS office at 834-6445.
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Henry Monsky Lodge B'nai B'rith will host a Membership Appreciation Nite for current and prospective members on Oct* 17, 6$30 p.m., at DJ's Dugout (formerly the Score Card), 636 North 114th. A buffet dinner will be served. Charlie McBride, University of NebraskaLincoln retired Defensive Coordinator, will be the guest speaker. There is no charge. For more information, call Richard Diamond at 493-1169, or the B'nai B'rith Office at 334-6443.
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What Happens When Children Are Exposed to Violence? by ELYCE AZRIEL, Director, Temple Israel Middle/High School •
rifies violence and numbs There is no doubt that children to its effects. teens have been making Computer games t h a t the news. It is regretturn mass murder into a table, however, that it's game with no consealmost always in a negaquences are a b u n d a n t ; tive way. It would seem the airwaves a r e filled to the casual newspaper w i t h lyrics celebrating reader that teenagers are violence and unrestrained angry, violent, unappreanger; teens watch ciative people who act out movies t e a c h i n g t h e to get attention. mechanics of bloody The problems teenagers revenge in their own livare having are not limitDr. Mark Singer ed to the news, Just look at movies ing rooms, Dr. Mark Singer will share with us about materialistic teens who are rude and often intentionally cruel to the psychological effects of children's each other. What kind of message exposure to violence and the outcomes from our youth. This workshop does that send? We have all heard that too much is open to the community on exposure to violence can have a detri- Wednesday, Nov. 1, 6:45-8:30 p.m., mental effect on our children. at Temple Israel as part of an ongoing Aggression is easy to package --on series of p a r e n t workshops. This TV, in advertisements, in movies and workshop is especially geared for parsongs. What is harder to quantify is ents of children in Grades 5-12. (Continued on page 10) the role of a popular culture that glo-
Second Jewish Camporee Set for November All Jewish Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, and their families are invited to the second Jewish Camporee, Nov. 3-5, at the Paxton Shelter at Camp Wakonda in Bellevue. The $30 fee includes kosher food, combination sleeping and dining facility (with a fireplace), but campers need to provide sleeping bags and pillows. Those wishing to camp outdoors should
bring tents and other camping gear. The Camporee is limited to 30 people and will be led by Dr. Mark Pilley, Scoutmaster of Troop #218; Arnold Radloff, Assistant Scoutmaster; and Marti Nerenstone of Congregation Beyt Shalom. For reservations, call Mr. Radloff at 758-1952, or Allison Latenser at 5538853 or e-mail: alatenser@yahoo.com.
Choose or Lose by TONY ENDELMAN, Student Intern
For the sixth time, I had arrived at one of my favorite places on earth, Herzl Camp. As usual, I took a look around and noticed the same circular dirt path around camp, the same trampled grass, and the same old run-down cabins. Something was different, though. During the previous five summers, I entered Herzl as an overwhelmed camper ready for a few short weeks of the camp Tony experience. Now I was an "ozo", a staff member in training, and I was there for a completely different reason. I had a whole new perspective. I was not at camp as a camper. I was at camp for the campers, and ready for the most grueling, tiring and stressful nine weeks I would ever have. I was ready for the greatest summer of my life. The summer began without campers, but we spent hours preparing for their arrival. From that first day forward, we were trained to be the best counselors we could be. Everyday we learned something new and valuable about being a good counselor. To me, though, the most important part of being a good counselor was knowing how to choose your attitude.
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Anytown, USA Recently, I attended a six-day camp called Anytown USA. This was no ordinary camp by any means. Sure, we had small, stuffy cabins and cheesy songs everyone grew to love, but it was the theme and discussions that made the experience truly special. Anytown was put on by the NGCJ to
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line. When we got near the entrance to the dining hall, a counselor looked at your sheet of paper and, depending on your number, you would be either blindfolded or have one or both arms tied behind your back. Most of us laughed at first, but as we went through the lunch line and sat down to eat, we realized how difficult it was to do even the simplest of tasks. After lunch, we could take all restraints off, but people with real challenges, such as blindness, have no cloth they can just whip off whenever they feel like it. fc-yr L-yrv-."Culture Night" was another highlight. It r was a whole evening reserved for everyt one to share their customs, beliefs and challenges. Some of the different cultures represented were African American, Mexican, Jewish, Gays, Asian American, Indian and Deaf. There were 12 categories in all. We had a counselor whose family origi'•J. . V . j nated from India and who follows the reli- i gion called Janism. She modeled a symSarah (far right) and Sarah Linn (sec- bolic outfit of her faith. ond from l&ft), with new friends at A fellow student who had just moved to Anytown, USA. the United States from Sudan talked teach high school students about sensi- about the number of wives his father has; tivity of other cultures and to touch upon I spoke on the Holocaust; a Muslim adviissues such as racism, sexism and hate sor showed us how to do an original crimes. Each day brought a different dance. By the end of the evening, everytheme. Some of the more memorable one felt much closer and delighted to ones were "Finding Yourself" and have obtained so much interesting "Celebrating Different Cultures." We knowledge about where their new friends examined each Issue In a variety of ways. had come from, There were skits performed by both The last day of Anytown was very emocounselors and camp delegates, small dis- tional. It seemed like there was not a dry cussion groups, videos, and members of eye In the house. Even though we only the community from many different back- spent one week together, there was an grounds shared their stories as panelists. extra-special bond felt throughout the Some exercises really made all of us camp. We ail learned that the first step to open our eyes. An example of this Is a unity Is understanding, and without that very unique, lunch we had In the middle key factor, nothing can be accomplished. Sarah Is a sophomore at North, a memof the week. Each of us were asked to draw a num- ber ofNCSY, MZ Yoahunah BBQ, and Both ber from a box and continue down the Israel Synagogue.
by Jessica Belmont •-•";••"" *••»• • Have you thought about what you want to do when you get older? Maybe you want to be an actor, a teacher, a doctor or lawyer. When you have a goal or dream you want to accomplish, and you work hard and believe In yourself, H can happen. Music has always been very Important to me, whether it's playing the piano,
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LIGHT THE LIGHTS! by Daniel Ocanto Just last summer, I was privileged to attend Camp Raman in Wisconsin. Little did I know ft would be my ticket into the limelight... ,
entire production was going to be done in Hebrew. This came as a real shock to me, This being my first year, I didn't know about that factor. Nevertheless, I
Daniel (left), with Raman co-star In "Grease." Over the summer, I had heard so much wanted to do what I had planned on "hype" on the upcoming play, "Grease." doing the whole summer. The idea of acting was somewhat For weeks, all we did was practice for thrilling, but I wasn't sure if I wanted to the big day. It was a trying, yet a satisfytry out. As the summer went on, the try- ing experience, I was hoping all this outs neared. I soon came to the conclu- practice would pay off In the end. sion to try out. What did I possibly have When performance day came, I wasn't to lose? quite nervous, but rather, confused.! didAt the tryout I was handed a piece of n't know what to do anymore, All I could paper with some Hebrew on it. I didn't think about was messing up the producquite understand why they would want tion. Flashbacks plagued me of my 5th me to read Hebrew. 1 wasn't quite fluent, grade play when I forgot my line. One but I managed to pull it off. Next, the sec- simple line wasn't so difficult, but many tion of the tryout that I had long awaited, lines were a different story. the singing. I was a bit nervous about It, I remember the opening sequence, my but I thought I did a first-class job. hands were so sweaty. All I could think Days had passed and 1 hadn't heard about was my impending line. With the anything about the play. I was hoping for lights glistening In my eyes, and the a supporting role, possibly a "T-Bird." microphone bfaring my voice over the When the day came when they were to crowd, with the help of many other talentannounce the parts, I was very nervous ed young actors, I soon forgot all my think I could. Everyone who knows me for what was in store. When they finished troubles. Never In my life had i ever felt knows I can be very quiet and shy, and announcing the chorus and the smaller more alive. I jumped up and down and parts, they moved on to the leads, I had- moved along the stage. It was truly a this teacher really helped me bring out my voice. She said I shouldn't be afraid n't heard my name and I was a bit vivacious experience. I oould not believe the freedom that I had on stage. to reach for difficult notes, especially the shocked. "Danny Zucko," they said, "will be Last summer was truly one of the best high ones. She said to just sing out and played by.. .Daniel Ocanto." summers of my life,.. really nail them. I couldn't believe it! A crowd of people In addition to the large choir, I was came to congratulate me on my success. involved with a vocal group consisting of Daniel Is a tnahman at Westslde, a mem10 students. We learned five songs for our 1 was still in awe and I wasn't quite sure if ber of AZA »1, NCSY end Both Israel final performance, and we also learned I could do it. Then they told us that the Synagogue, microphone technique and solo singing. On the third day, our vocal jazz teacher told us that during our final performance at Kimball Hall, each of us would perform by Kate Josephson a 'scatting' solo, no matter what. last two Maccabi Games. Scatting is a popular technique used in jazz, where you just sing whatever Other sports at Maccabt include boys comes into your head, so you're improbasketball, swimming, dance, tennis, vising along with the music. A lot of times track, volleyball, in-line hockey, baseball, you'll hear jazz artists sing u'ba, bop, da" soccer, bowling, golf, gymnastics, racor "shooby-dO'WOfj' as they improvise. quetball, table tennis and Softball. What I loved about scatting was that The teams or individuals compete the you could never sing anything wrong. whole week to qualify for finals and to But since it was my first time, I was ultimately take home one of three extremely nervous, especially when it medals: gold, silver, or bronze. was performance time. When my solo Besides offering a chance to live with a turn came, I stepped in front of the Jewish family in another city (in 1999, we group, remembered what I'd been visited Houston, TX, and in 2000, we taught, and sang into the microphone. I tiaveled to Tucson, AZ), the Maccabi even sang some pretty cool notes I was experience introduced me to many new NOT going to even try because I was too f-iends. afraid of going off-key. I have learned so much about teamWhen we finished, the audionce gave work and what it takes to win, yet I have us a standing ovation. In my whole life, also learned about good sportsmanship I've never felt the way I did that night, nnd the reality of failure. Maccabi is a when I saw those people standing and oreat place to be Jewish and to do your clapping for us. It was the best feeling in best in whatever sport you choose. the entire world. 1 have never beon so happy with myself. Singing with a microThe Omaha Maccabi group is vory phone in front of an audience, with a Kate' (front row, right), with Omaha excited to know that Omaha will host the band backing me up, was just the Games in the summer of 2002. JCC Maccabi girls basketball team. coolest thing for me. , I would encourage everyone to be Maccabi is a Jewish Olympiad that Singing is what I want to do, and i will involved in this exciting experience, continue:to work hard. I definitely plan on takes piaCB every summer in various whether as an athlete, host family, voluncities 'throughout the United States. The returning to the Great Plains Music teer, or even as an observer. participants must all be Jewish and Camp next year, and know that after my Being a Maccabi athlete has been one between the agos of 13 and 16. first experience there, I'll b& going back of the highlights of my past two sumwith a lot more confidence in myself.• rtiave been vory lucky to have had the mers Jessica to » frtmtmwn at MillardNQrtn, a opportunity to ho a representative of (ho Kata is a freshman at Burke, a tmrnbar of ! member of MZ Yo$hanaH &8G and Beth Ml Omaha JCC <|i'!> basketball team in the Synagogue. £<1iar 000, USV#r?e/ stttltt El Synagogue.
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Jessica (left), with camp counselor singing, or just listening to the radio. My dream is to be a performer. I want to sing, because that's what I love doing and it mates me happy. I could spend hours in my room every day just listening to and singing along with my CDs. Last summer, I had one of the best experiences, of my entire life. I spent a week at the Great Plains Music Camp at UNL I went thinking I knew what I was doing, that I could sing because I'd taken voice lessons, but I got a huge surprise during our first choir rehearsal. A lot of people there were going to be high school juniors and seniors and had had a little bit more experience than i. I was amazed by the talent each of these people possessed. They could easily out-sing someone like Britney Spears (but then again, most people can out-sing. Britney Spears, no matter how many years of voice training they've had). , At first, i really felt like I didn't fit in and: thought I wasn't good enough to b© singing with some of these people. It did, eventually, get better, though. I worked, with a private voice teacher twice during the week. She showed me how to use my voice in ways I didn't
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Allan Gonsher, President of the Omaha Center for Torah Learning (OCTL), announced that, starting this month, teenagers will be served by the organization. Ariel and Hadas Orbach, a young Israeli couple experienced working with youth, will soon arrive in Omaha to develop programming for 13-18 year olds from all segments of the Jewish community. It is estimated that of the approximately 300 Jewish area teens, less than half are affiliated with any kind of Jewish organization. The OCTL hopes to provide a comfortable, welcoming environment to involve the unaffiliated in addition to working with the existing youth groups to supplement their programming. The OCTL is a privately funded organization affiliated with the successful Torah Mitzion network of community education centers spread across the U.S. The Torah Mitzion organization follows a flexible model, enabling each local branch to concentrate on its community's specific needs. Some are wed to a particular school or synagogue, while others, such as the OCTL, are community-based and work via the existing institutions. Until now the OCTL and its director, Rabbi Shlomo Levin, have devoted their efforts to Jewish education for adults. So far, they have initiated weekly programs and classes at synagogues, homes, and the JCC, and sponsored major events, such as the High Holiday Fair, open to the entire Jewish community. Rabbi Levin came here from Jerusalem to head the program in July of 1999. He is a graduate of Yeshivat Hamivtar in Efrat, Israel, where he received his rabbinical training, and the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies as well as the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, The Orbachs, set to become the OCTI/s second staff couple, are native Israelis and currently students at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Ariel is a biology major while Hadas is preparing for a career as a dentist. Both see themselves as taking time off from their studies to use their experience working1 with youth in Israel to meet the challenge of engaging Jewish youngsters in the Diaspora. "We are finally ready to make a commitment to hire a full-time person who will take responsibility for serving teenagers in the Omaha area," Gonsher explained. "We, along with the Orbachs, are brimming with ideas for how someone working full-time can involve Jewish teenagers in all facets of our
community." The OCTL teen program is meant to complement other programs and encourage existing ones. The teen program will be open to the whole community, similar to the learning provided by the adult activities. Since teenagers are so spread out, OCTL will be an "anchor" for them to use. Several OCTL board members hope this can emulate the Jewish Roundtable groups of the 40s and 50s by bringing young people together for social and spiritual growth. Gonsher added, "(Yet,) this new program doesn't duplicate or compete with any other." Julie Kushner, Director of the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization and Senior High Youth Services Director at the JCC is enthusiastic at the prospect of "pulling teenagers together." According to Kushner, it would be a natural thing for BBYO to do "co-programming" with OCTL. She hopes that something might click for teenagers at OCTL they don't get from other groups. "This will provide an additional, opportunity for teenagers to find a place to spend time, something that would just grab them!" she added. Parents of teenagers are also pleased to see the new program. Sherry Taxman, mother of three teenagers said, "As an adult, I've been very impressed with Rabbi Levin and the programs offered by OCTL. I think it's great our young people will be afforded the same opportunity for learning," OCTL doesn't have '"dues-paying members," according to Levin. Activities will take place all over Omaha and can include anything from playing pool to celebrating Jewish holidays, In some cases, teenagers will just get together and "hang out" with friends and the Orbachs. Partial funding for this program is. provided by the Herbert Goldsten Trust and the Kaslow Charitable! Trust. Gmifihor belioveH that t.hu Future of tho Jewish community in Omaha dopomls on entfaK'tiEJ youth who are often looking l,o ide.nti.iy with JUIIJUHHI. "At this time in their HVPS, it's very important that we provide appropriate programming for them," he noted. Gonsher added that "if we ever want our kids to come back to Omaha, we have to give them a renson," a feeling there's something here, "We need to put it on the communal agenda that our children and teenagers are important to us and that we're doing something about it," Gonsher urged.
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(Continued from page 8) In his presentation, he will share what is happening to our children as their exposure to TV, movies, video games and the Internet is expanding. He will share with us what our children are exposed to and how, as adults, we can take proactive steps to help our children. This program is graciously funded by The Lazier L, Singer Memorial Fund, For information about the community presentation, call Temple Israel, 556-6536. Dr. Singer is a Professor of Social Work and Director of the Mandel Leadership Fellows Program at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University. He has extensive clinical and administrative background in youth services, including directing two adolescent psychiatric units. Dr. Singer has published books and numerous articles on violence and victimization among children, including studies of the psychological consequences of children and adolescent's exposure to violence. During his visit to Omaha,. Dr. Singer will also conduct a workshop for mental health professionals and community educators on Thursday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m.-noon, at the Jewish Community Center. Professionals attending the workshop can earn 2.5 CEUs; call Jewish Family Service at 3302024, for reservations.
Scholarship awards in amounts ranging from $14,000 to $18,000 will be presented to national winners of the annual American Legion High School Oratorical Contest. The purpose of the contest is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation, in high school students, of the United States Constitution, Other objectives include development of leadership qualities, ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently and the preparation for acceptance of the duties and responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship. Each state department winner who is certified into and participates in the first round of the national contest will receive a $1500 scholarship; each first-round winner who advances to and participates in the second round will receive an additional $1500 scholarship to pursue education beyond high school. In addition to the winning scholarships, there are several hundred scholarships awarded at other levels of competition at the discretion of the intermediate organizations. For information about the contest, contact the American Legion State Headquarters, 1-402-4646338 or e-mail: ncbraska@lcgion.org
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Sukkot & the Internet by MARK MIETKIEWICZ
Question: "How do you make a lulav shake?" The answer may seem obvious but on the World Wide Web anything is possible. Answer: "To make a lulav shake, take two scoops of mint-chocolate-chip ice cream or lime sherbet. Add celery stalk for Lulav. Top with lemon drops for Etrog." wwwjcnl8.com/holiday/tishri/lulav_ sh/shakeOO.htm With the High Holidays behind us, it is time to celebrate one of the most joyful festivals in the calendar, Sukkot/Shmini Atzeret/Simchat Torah. The "lulav shake" riddle is taken from the Jewish Communication Network's site, where they have some novel ideas for teaching kids about Sukkot. But there is far more out there about the holiday. For a comprehensive summary of traditions, check out the Jewish Theological Seminary site: www.learn.jtsa.edu/sukkot/ and Chabad's JewishNewYear site: www.Jewi8hNewYear.com /holidays/tishrei/4126 One of the other names for Sukkot is Zman Simchataynu, the Time of our Happiness. But in the essay "Happiness is,.. A Cozy Succah" at: www.wa;o,org,il/encountr/succah.htm, Robin Treistman uses unusual language to ask an important question. "Succot: what a bizarre holiday. Based on the commandments from the Torah, we do our major life activities in a hut decorated with hanging fruit (real or plastic depending on where you live)... but most bizarre of all, We are commanded to be happy! How can the Torah tell me to be happy?" The tone may be cheeky but question is profound. Prom waving the lulav and etxog to sitting in the sukkah, the traditions of Sukkot are well known but what about the reasons behind them? For a detailed description about the blessings over the lulav and etrog, and for some of the laws of the building of the sukkah, try this site: www.vjholiday8.com/sukkot/. There is much discussion about tlio "four species'* (lulav, etrog, myrtle branch and willow branch) which are all bound together in order to say the blessing. Rabbi Irving 'Yitz' Grcenberg of OLAL, The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership says that the species can teach ua the difference between tolerance and pluralism among the Jewish people: wwwJowish.com/hoHdays/ sukguido.shtml. According to Rabbi Greenborg, we can disagree sharply with other Jews, while admitting that they bring strength to Clal Yisrael, "And the great reward of this binding is that when disparate elements come together, their fragrance and flavor rub off on one another." For more on the relationship between the four species and the Jewish people, see Ohr Somayach's "The Succah and the Four Species: Two Ways to
Unity" at: www.virtual.co.il/education/education/ohr/special/sukkos/succ95.htm and a related article at Aish Hatorah. http://aish.com/holidays/sukkot/last/unityandjoy.htm. For all the botanists and historians out there, the Department of Biology at Tel Aviv University, www.tau.ac.il/life8ci/botanyAulav.html, supplies you with the Latin names for the Etrog, Hadas, Arava and Lulav. (My, what a lovely phoenix dactylifera you are shaking. Was it expensive?) Although all Jewish holidays invariably have some connection to food, one of the strongest ties to food belongs to Sukkot whose other name is Chag Ha'Assif, the Harvest Holiday. The Jewish-food Sukkoth index has several suggestions for keeping warm while dining out(side), www.jewish food.org/recipes/sukindex.htm. You'll find recipes for Braised Moroccan Lamb with Prunes, Almonds and Apricots, Stuffed Tiberias Peppers, Hearts of Lulav (Palm) Salad and Pomerantzen (candied oranges eaten traditionally during Sukkot.) There is a tradition to read King Solomon's Megillat Kohelet or the Book of Ecclesiastes during Sukkot. If your browser can handle Hebrew, you can read Kohelet in Hebrew and in English at www.brcslov.oom/bible/I^cclesiastes.htm. And for a thought-provoking essay on this book, see "Futility and Cockroaches** at: Granted, Kohelet is not quite as well known as the Megillat Esther or the Song of Songs. However, a selection from Kohelet did attain popular fame a few years ago thanks to folk singer Pete Seeger, Seeger adapted the beginning of the book's third, chapter to his song "Turn, Turn, Turn" at: www.geocitic6.com/Athcns/6378/turn.html, which the rock group The Byrds recorded and made into a number one song "A time to be born, And a time to die, A time to plant, And tt time to uproot.,." To hear that an excerpt from that song go to; www.lcgiJicyrccordings.coitn/ThoByrdy/music. html#tura. For something more traditional but perhaps less familiar, you can listen to some Sefardi Pizmoriim or tunes sung by Syrian Jews at Simchat Torah at: www<613.org>/music/pizmon/piz.html. And for something a bit less traditional why not; www.vjholidays.com/sukkot/shlock.htm? That's where you can listen to the Jewish group Shlock Rock's holiday arrangement of "All Shook Up." Get it? Sukkot? All Shook Up, Have a great holiday. Mark Miethiewicz in a television producer in Toronto with an interest in the Internet. He can be reached at: highway@home.com.
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Levine is being honored for the role he plays in Beth El's New Year Honey Project. Working quietly behind the scenes—without any 'buzz,' so to speak-Mike and his bees at "Fruit of Levine" provide the synagogue with the honey used in this annual fund-raising project. This year, 700 bottles of honey wore ordered and mailed to people all over the country, netting the synagogue more than $2000. In addition to serving HH chairman of Beth Kl'a Cemetery Committee, Rattier has long been considered the syimgogtie'B "Guy Friday"--a title earned for the work ho does in the Beth El office. According to the Beth El staff, "Phil's contribution to the!day-to-day running of our office-answering phones, printing flyers and preparing congregational mailers, among other jobs-is priceless." In addition to Levine and Ratner, Beth El will also honor individuals who have read at least 14 Torah aliyot since last Sim chat Torah. Recipients of this year's Yad Award are Lili Berkovits, Gila Drazen, Susie Drazen, Michael Gerson, Forrest Knitter, Dinah Raful, Ben Shapiro, Marty Shukert, Lynn Sweet and Mark Sweet. Beth El's Saturday evening Simchat Torah Hakafot and Ice Cream Social is open to the entire community at no charge.
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Beth El Synagogue will begin its Simchat Torah observance on Saturday, Oct. 21, with the traditional evening Hakafot at 7$10 p.m. The last of the fall festivals, Simchat Torah is a time for special celebration. It is the festival on which we complete one year's Torah reading cycle and then—without missing a beat-start another Torah reading cycle from the very beginning. This* truly joyous time gives children and the entire congregation an opportunity to join in the communal singing, dancing, marching and flag waving that have long been associated with the festival. A "Make-Your-Own-Sundae-Ice-Cream-Social" will follow the Hakafot. The Beth El Simchat Torah celebration will be repeated on Sunday, Oct. 22, with services beginning at 9 a.m. In keeping with Beth El tradition, two members who have made special, personal contributions to the congregation will be recognized at the morning service with two special aliyot: Hattan Torah is the honor given the person who has the last ally ah From the old cycle; Hattan Bereshit is the honor given the person who has the atiyah for the opening reading of the new cycle. For 5761, these special aliyot are being given to Mike Levine and Phil Ratner in recognition of their volunteer service* to Beth El.
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Top photo: Friedel Jewish Academy students Brent Saltzman, left, and Seth Rich blew the shofar for preschoolers at the JCCs Pennie Z. Davis Child Development Center to open Friedel's presentation on "The Meaning of Bosh Hashanah." To wish the preschoolers a sweet New Year, Friedel students gave them apples and honey. Bottom photo: Friedel's Eilat classmates Uriah Wertheim, left, and Brookellen Sideris gave their gifts to the preschoolers.
Whether you're single or married, a career woman or a stay-at-home parent, 25 or 75, you'll find a topic to pique yoar interest at one, or more, of NCJWs new Monthly Education Series* sessions. As the title suggests, each month from October 2000 through April 2001, with the exception of December, NCJW will host an informal discussion session on one of a wide variety of subjects, including health concerns, parenting and grandparenting issues and finding time for Judaism in our busy lives. The sessions are geared toward smaller, more relaxed and intimate groups of women who share a particular interest. "We have come to realize that, as a section, one of our greatest strengths, our member s hip diversity, is also one of our chal1 e n g e s , " Susie Norton and Patricia Newman observed MES Chairman, Dr. Patricia Newman. "We hope that by selecting topics which appeal to specific, smaller groups of NCJW members, we can better meet the informational and social needs of more of our members." NCJW's first MES session, hosted by Dr. Newman, is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 17, :k303 p.m., at the Market Basket in Countryside Village. Thetopicis "Prevention and Defection of Breast Cancer," and will be facilitated by Dr. Stephen Lemon, Oncologist with the Methodist Cancer Center. Light refreshments will be served, and space is limited. RSVPtoPatricia Newman at 393-8787.
Wednesday, but returned there after fainting Thursday, according to the Israeli Consulate in New York. The letter written by Grossman's father-and a second one penned by his brother-circulated widely on e-mail lists, apparently prompting pressure on various newspapers to priat correctioiis. On Thursday, Yeshiva University's College Student Council held "a day of prayer^ to protest what it called the "gross distortion by the media" and ensure that °Tuvia Grossman shall not go down in history as a Palestinian victim of Jewish aggression." Some Jewish groups have long complained about the mainstream media's tendency to portray bloody dashes siiapfisfciealy as heavily armed Israeli officers reacting aggressively to stone-throwing Palestinian yoatbs. Andrea Levin, Executive Director of the Bostonbased Committee for Accuracy in Middle Bast Beportingia America, said she understands "there are honest mistakes* made *Sn the heat of the moment," However, tltat so many newspaper editors seized on this photo and ran it large reflects ^ingrained assumptions* about the nature of street dashes in Israel, Levin said, and "fulfilled fee perception of what is happening; there now—that there is only one victim in this conflict, the Palestinian. In its correction, the Times simply attributed the mistake to "erroneous identification.'* The Associated Press also sent out a correction to its media clients on Wednesday. However, an AP spokeswoman told JTA that because "there have been people wanting to know and wanting the correction/ the news service took fee unusual step of actually writing an article about the entire incident. That article, the spokeswoman said on Thursday, had not yet been completed. Nevertheless, said Levin, neither the AP article nor any correction in a paper will "come close to undoing the impact" the photo, which ran on Rosh has had.
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