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NOW Forms Coalition to Bring Attention A Pinch of Optimism Returns as Mideast to Domestic Violence by JEWISH PRESS News Service

The issue of violence between couples has staggering effects. When individuals become involved within the victimization cycle, it is exceedingly difficult for them to change their self perception and behavior and cease the cycle. Of extreme concern are the children who live within these relationships: they become at risk for abuse themselves and further are at risk to become involved in similar, unhealthy relationships. The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) has long been involved in the effort to stop domestic violence. Dr. Patricia Newman, child psychologist, has announced a series of innovative, therapeutic productions intended to prevent domestic violence through NCJW, Omaha Section. The Section, with support from several other agencies and organizations, is bringing to Omaha several productions of The Yellow Dress (grades 912), and Remote Control (grades 7-8.) Productions are targeted for several Omaha sites the week of Feb. 19, 2001. "These are therapeutic, interactive and learning productions developed especially for teens," Dr. Newman said. "Each production is followed up with an immediate panel discussion and information- sharing session. The goal is to obtain the student's attention, initiate an emotional response and help them to arrive at a way in which to identify relationship cues of concern and thus formulate a healthy response to the indicators. "Further follow-up components, including additional discussion, family/parent involvement and information sharing, will be in place."

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Dr. Newman added that one of the most rewarding aspects of researching and implementing this initiative has been the hugely positive, collaborative response of those who have joined NCJW*s effort," To date, NCJW cosponsors are: Jewish Family Service, Domestic Violence Coordinating Council, YWCA Women Against 'Violence Program, Nebraska Health and Human Services (Child Abuse T-^ T* ^ • -VT Prevention Board). Dr. Patema Newman Support h a s also been obtained from the Pennie Z. Davis Family life Education Foundation, the Herbert Goldstea Trust, the Murray H. and Sharee C. Newman Supporting Foundation, Howard and Gloria Kaslow, Harriet Singer and Diane Lozier. Additional sponsors, to date, are: Beth El Synagogue, Temple Israel, Beth Israel Synagogue and Westside District 66 Schools. The productions were conceived, organized and are being maintained by Deana's Fund, located in Woburn, MA. The fund was established by Deana's family, a young girl who was the victim of teen domestic violence. Additional information about appearances scheduled at The Rose, Girls' Inc., the Jewish Community Center, and District 68 schools, is available by calling Dr. Newman at 391-2477.

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JERUSALEM (JTA)~A sense of-cautious optimism, not .experienced for many iH0ntfass was palpable this week in Jsusalem, Gaza and Washington as Israeli and Palestinian negotiates launched a new itrand of peace talks in the 0niteu States. Despite the commntioaai wisdom that llweeks of violence can only have aardened positions on both sides, seasoned observers of the region discern more complex effects on public opinion among Israelis and Palestinians. While fear and hatred have deepened, so has the realization--among Israelis and at least some Palestinians—that a negotiated settlement is the only way to end this confiicL The breakthrough for the Washington talks apparently came Saturday night after Israeli Foreign Minister SMoma Ben-Ami met with senior Palestinian officials. U.S. Middle East envoy Dennis Ross is leading the U.S. team in separate talks with Israeli and Palestinian officials, including Ben-Ami and top Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat. In Israel, the political right has gained strongly in opinion polls since Palestinian violence began in late September. At Hie same time, the poHs still reflect broad support for a deal establishing a Palestinian state that lives peacefully beside Israel. For their part, Palestinian groups, including Palestinian Authority President Yasser Arafat's mainstream Fatah faction aad the Islamic movements, went on strike this week to protest the resumption-of peace :talks. (Continued OH page 7)

The Project Dreidel Chronicles by PAM MONSKY, Federation Communications Director

(The story you are about to read is true. The names of the family have been changed to respect their privacy.) The Project Dreidel Chronicles depict actual situations faced by real Jewish families in Omaha. "Project Dreidel" is a tzedakah program sponsored by Jewish. Family Service that has been providing Hanukkah gifts and Jewish holiday meals to families in our area who eannot afford them. But, sometimes, families and individuals have unexpected emergencies that require immediate intervention. Jewish Family Service is there to provide the financial and emotional support they need to get back to normal, and that support costs money year-round. Your gift to the J e w i s h Federation of Omaha's 2001 Annual Campaign is what allows us to take care of each other. Despite our best efforts, our community's needs continue to outpace the increase in gifts to the Annual Campaign. Your increased Campaign gift ensures that every Omaha Jewish community member will have access to professional and compassionate help in a Jewish environment. In this week's story, a mother of four faces the challenge of rebuilding her life after her husband walked out. Life had thrown Jennifer Scher some major curveballs before, but this one was almost too much. After 11 years, her husband, Justin, decided he'd had enough of marriage, kids and responsibility. This past summer, he left Jennifer and their four children, ages 5, 6, 8 and 9, and walked away from the comfortable, middle-class life they had built together. Jennifer was confused and hurt* but she remained optimistic and tried to pull herself together for the children's sake.

Photo by Jen Gates While Justin's departure was unexpected, it was not a total shock. He had been depressed lately and, in true mid-life* crisis fashion, said that he needed time to "find himself," A strong and confident woman, Jennifer suddenly had to worry about how she'd provide for her family without Justin's income. Although he promised to send money, the fact that Justin had walked away from his job, as well as his family when he moved to a Montana ranch, left Jennifer doubtful that he'd fulfill his promise. She had no one to depend upon except herself. Jennifer's salary from her job as a sales clerk was enough for the little extras, but Justin was the family's main breadwinner. She and the kids would never be able to survive on Jennifer's salary alone. She talked to her supervisor about a position that paid more. Her boss encouraged her and indicated that she was a good candidate for the promotion. In

the meantime, she was forced to take a part-time job to stay afloat. The hours at her sales job allowed Jennifer the time to volunteer at the kids' school and to be there for them when they came home. But the part-time job cut into that time. For Jennifer, whose children are her first priority, the time away from the kids was agonizing. But what other choice did she have? Meanwhile, as she had feared, Justin hadn't sent any money. Things got worse when her promotion didn't come through, and the bills began piling up. Eventually, Jennifer had to sell their house and rent it back from the new owners. On top of everything else, her son's seventh birthday was'fast approaching, and Jennifer couldn't afford to buy hi™ a gift. She had the heartbreaking task of telling him that there wasn't enough money for a party, a cake or even a present. On the rare occasions that Justin would phone, he told the Mds that he wanted them to live with him. The children would cry and beg Jennifer to let them stay with her and not go to Montana. It took several hours for Jennifer to calm them down after these phone calls. They still loved and missed thenfather, but they didn't want to leave their mother and their home. (Continued on page 8)

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Omaha USYers attended Kinnus 2000 in Des Moines and participated in the "Walk Against Violence." From left; Jessica Hasslinger, Ariel Shukert, Leah Raful, Rachel Javitch, Rebecca Murow and Sarah Edelstein.

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SYNAGOGUES FRIDAY: S h a b b a t Comes to You: Cantor Jennifer Blum will lead a Shabbat service at 8:45 p . m . at Remington Heights; H a n u k k a h Family Service, 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Aryeh Azriel, Rabbi Debbie Stiel and Cantor Jennifer Blum will officiate. The Temple Tones choir will participate. The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by the Women of Reform Judaism. SATURDAY: Bagels and Bible, 9:80-10:15 aon. Services, 10".80 a.ra. SITTER SERVICE Available for Shabbat services Friday evening and Saturday morning, as well as Sunday mornings when there Is Religious School. Please make reservations through the Temple office. Cost is $2 per family. There are no facilities for infants, ADULT EDUCATION THURSDAY, DEC. 28: Adult B'nai Mitavah, 7-0 p.m. CONGREGATION B'NAI JESHURAN / •••'. SOUTH STRK'EX TEMPLE'.,:. . •.' 2001 . S..20th St., Lincoln, NE 08502-2797 435-8004 j«-u ishnebiaska.o Services officiated by Cantor Michael Weissor. FRIDAY: Sabbath Eve service, 7:45 p.m. SATURDAY: Torah Study, 10 a . m . - n o o n ; Hanukkah. Dinner, 7 p.m. Coat is $8 for adults and $4 for ages 4-13. Any child wishing to participate in the kids' gift exchange should bring a wrapped gift valued at $5 or less. SUNDAY: Hebrew School, 9 a.m.; Religious School, 10 a.m. MONDAY: Adult Hebrew Study/Movies, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY: AA Meeting in the library, 7:30 p.m.

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Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.in. Services are conducted by Rabbi Paul Drazien and Cantors Emil Berkovita and G. Mdiael Horwitz. FRIDAY: Services, 6 pan. . SATURDAY: Services/9:80 a,m. Eiddush following aervices; Sitter service, 10 a.m.; [TSS will not meet on Saturday, Doc. 23 and 30, It will resume Jan. 6, 20011; K'tantan (K-3 grade), 10:45 a.m.; Shabbat Story Time fpre-K and younger), 11 a.ra.; Mishnuh study session, 4:15 p.m.; MinhaMa'ariv and Havdalah, 4:45 p.m. SUNDAY: Services, 9 a.m.; No Perek Yomi Dec. 24 and 31, Class will resume Jon, 7, 2001. WEEKDAYS: Services at &5£> a.m. mid 5:30 p.m. MONDAY, Dec. 25: Services, 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. NO BESTT CLASSICS No classes Dec, 24 - J a n . 6. The class will continue on Sunday, J a n . 7,2001, 7:30 p.m. ADULT B'NAI MTTSEVAH CLASS The class will continue cm Wednesday, Jan, 8, 2001, 7:30 p.m, HANUKKAH DINNER AND MOVIE NIGHT Sunday, Dec. 24, 6 p.m. Festivities include Hanukkah candlelighting, the Beth El Youth Chorus, "Pasta Perfecto" dinner, Lucy's latkes, plus movies. Cost is $9 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under, Evening is free for those who volunteer for the event. Babysitting is by advance reservation only. Call Both El. for morn infnrnmlion.

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EDITORIAL Jews are supposed to turn over a new leaf during the 10 Days of Awe-Rosh Hashanah through Tom Kippur (sometimes known as the "Daze of Ah," according to a student of Dr. Deborah Iipstadt of Emory University). This time of year can also be a daze— we're overwhelmed by the return of a real Nebraska winter (payback for last year's psuedo-winter); the holidays of Christmas and New Year's take center stage at the shopping malls, on television and in our children's schools; and the abundance of holiday parties, bowl games and vacation days make sticking to a diet and/or fitness program nearly impossible. But in the spirit of learning about the diverse culture in which we live, the Jewish Press offers some new Year's resolutions for those readers who still haven't had time to write any of their own. Feel free to add, subtract or modify any on the following list! • Don't wait until December to give tzedakah. Budget, just like you would your mortgage payment or college tuition, so that your favorite organizations can ease their cash flow throughout the calendar year. • Discuss your charitable giving with your children. They should know and understand why their parents give to

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Resolutions for 2001 certain non-profit organizations. Then, when they're adults, they'll be able to point with pride to the lessons they learned as children. • If you're 50 or younger, now is a good time to purchase a life insurance policy and name your favorite charitable organization as the beneficiary. Marty Ricks and the Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Omaha can help you establish a new fund to benefit Jewish college students, Jewish Family Service's tzedakah projects, Jewish education, or a thousand other worthy causes. • If you're 50 and older, purchase an insurance policy that will help cover the cost of nursing home care. Talk to your insurance agent or the folks at Jewish Senior Services so that you're not forced to deplete all your assets just when you need extra financial (as well as emotional) assistance. • Read one new book a month. • Read a book to someone elseyounger or older. • Call a friend with whom you haven't spoken in a long time. Re-establish the connection and this time, stay in touch! • Promise to write one letter this year to a newspaper, television or radio station or magazine, correcting misinformation about Israel and/or Judaism. • Have some fun!

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Have the media distorted recent IsraeliPalestinian clashes? Supporters of Israel believe the answer is an emphatic yes, hut the ADL's Abe Foxman has repeatedly declared news coverage of the crisis to be essentially sound and entirely free of bias. His assertions are not only at odds with opinion, but with the data as well. While much of the reporting has been accurate and professional, all too often influential outlets have made serious factual errors, tilted stories with an unbalanced array of interviewees, omitted Israel's voice entirely and excluded vital information. These undeniable facts are based on CAMERA'S close, daily monitoring of news in the print and electronic media. In a Jerusalem Post Op-Ed, Mr. Foxnian points to three news reports containing factual errors; the ADL website mentions just two more objectionable news pieces. Perhaps additional ADL media concerns are not posted on the web. CAMERA, for its part, has identified scores of seriously inaccurate or distorted news reports that have warranted redress. Some of these would presumably be of particular interest to the ADL. When the New York Times, for instance, did a rare story (Oct. 24) on anti-Jewish incitement by the Palestinian Authority media, the reporter referred to a Muslim cleric's speech broadcast on official PA television, but omitted entirely the virulent, hate-mongering passages. Among these: "Have no mercy on the Jews no matter where they are, in any country. Fight them, wherever you are. Wherever you meet them, kill them. Wherever you are, kill those Jews and those. Americans who are like them." There were exhortations to "butcher" Jews and "humiliate" them. The Times quoted a brief, innocuous phrase, con-

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cealing the anti-Semitism and anti-Israel incite- as an apartheid, Jim Crow nation which should ment and suggesting Israeli apprehensions are cease to exist as a sovereign Jewish state. overwrought. Regrettably, Times readers have When apprised of factual errors, NPR has refused never been given a consistent, accurate and com- to issue corrections, indicating a political agenda plete view of the alarming anti-Jewish indoctrina- and indifference to getting the facts straight. tion of Palestinians by PA media, schools and offiThus it is mystifying that Mr. Foxman would catcialdom. egorically state, as he did in a Jewish Telegraphic In response to criticism of the cleric story, a Agency atory, that faulty reporting may be guided senior editor declared that anti-Israel hate-monger- by "sensationalism, a lack of perspective or ignoing in the region is not, in the Times opinion, a rance," but that journalistic bias does not exist! He said that "when we accuse. . .anyone. . .of bias, we "pivotal" issue in the Arab-Israeli conflict. are saying that they are coming together to decide One assumes the Anti-Defamation League agrees that Arab anti-Semitism is, indeed, a "pivotal* or conspire to slant a story." problem and its abatement, if not eradication, a He continued: "That's a very, very serious charge. sine qua non for real peace. Honest coverage of this It's the opposite charge of Jews controlling the core issue by the media might help reduce it; hon- media or Hollywood. And that's irresponsible." est coverage of the realities at least makes clear Mundane journalistic mistakes as well as defiwhat Israel faces in its search for security. ciencies in news coverage related to meeting deadCAMERA has also documented serious malfea- lines are one thing. But where problems of serious, sance in coverage by National Public Radio, where, repeated distortion, error and omission exist, to for example, on Oct. 1 a reporter claimed Israel was ignore them is head-in-the-sand behavior. And that using helicopters, tanks and anti-tank missiles, "all is "irresponsible." directed at young kids with stones." Nor is it true to suggest that criticism of the Israel has, of course, not "directed" such weaponry media implies a belief in media conspiracies at "young kids with stones"; the day of the report against Israel-it does not~or that criticism of the no tank had fired a shot, the helicopters were being media is the flip side of anti-Semitic canards about enlisted to save an Israeli bleeding to death from Jews controlling the media. Criticism of the media Palestinian gunfire in Nablus, and the anti-tank is as natural and normal a democratic right as the weapons were used against a building harboring media's own probing and reporting on events and Palestinian snipers. institutions. Where repeated distortion and error False claims such as this that malign Israel are rise to the level of bias, why excuse it and pretend commonplace on NPR. On Nov. 27, the network it does not exist? reported Israel had cut off food supplies to Gaza for Sunshine is the best disinfectant, and sometimes more than a week; Israel has never cut off food, public exposure of bias is the one and only way to including in this case. One-sided segments present- end it. ing extreme anti-Israel views are also regular fare. Andrea Levin is the Executive Director On Oct. 29, a guest speaker offered a long, uninter- Committee for Accuracy in Middle East rupted, unchallenged monologue denouncing Israel Reporting in America. (Founded in 1920)

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Netanyahu Seeks t o Convince Israeli Public He Has Changed JERUSALEM (JTA)-Just 18 months after Benjamin Netanyahu was voted out of office, public opinion polls show that he would decimate Prime Minister Ehud Barak in a head-to-head contest—if Netanyahu can only get around the legal obstacles to his candidacy. Ever smooth before the cameras, Netanyahu gave little hint when announcing his candidacy for prime minister Sunday about his positions on the issues, but he did offer some insight into how his campaign will be run and what image he hopes to project. Two themes were especially prominent: • The "new Bibi" as Netanyahu is known, is a more mature, sober and chastened leader who admits to past errors and faults and openly seeks to mend inadequacies; and • His ostensibly failed first term must be reappraised in light of the subsequent failures of the man who ousted him, Barak. If the law is amended so that he can run/Netanyahu is expected to try to reprise his old formula of political inclusivenesa, which some Israeli analysts have referred to as "Bibi's rainbow coalition." His 1996 victory and subsequent coalition, which he hopes to rebuild, were baaed on an alliance of the right, the Orthodox and the Russians. As part of that alliance-building, Netanyahu deliberately distanced himself from Barak's "civil revolution," a puokngo. of reforms that Barak introduced, and subsequently dropped, to counter Orthodox rabbinical control of personal status laws and of public Sabbath observance. The plan included the introduction of civil marriage, public transportation on the Sabbath, limits on Orthodox draft-dodging and the dismantling of the Religious Affairs Ministry. For his part, Barak, in announcing hia resignation, said he had been wrong to ease up on the "civil revolution" program in hopes of wooing the Orthodox parties. He pledged to resume that program with renewed vigor. The maneuvering between Barak and Netanyahu over the "civil revolution" shows the importance of the huge Russian vote to both candidates. Much of the Russian community, which was crucial to Barak's election in 1999, has swung back to the right. Barak accepts the fact that few Orthodox Israelis will vote for him, and he made no mention last week of "One Israel," his present Knesset faction that joins the moderate Orthodox Meimad Party to Labor. For Netanyahu, who needs both the secular Russian vote and the Orthodox vote, the balancing act ia trickier. He believes, he said, that issues of religion and state should be resolved by dialogue, not by fiat. That had been his watchword during his premiership, he said, and it would continue to guide him if re-elected. Of course, the "new Bibi" message is bound to encounter skepticism, but Netanyahu is preparedforit. "Look," he said smiling, "I even came on time to this press conference." Coming from a formerly chronic and:notorious latecomer, thin should have scored some credibility points-

at least with the media, Netanyahu noted repeatedly that he was "not free of fault" and admitted, eyes downcast, that interpersonal relationships had not been his strong suit in the past. His decisionmaking now would be measured, he said, and he would seek advice widely. No more would he be the loner who disdained his own allies and aides and repeatedly surprised them with his moves, sometimes rash and impetuous. What he did not say, but what others say on his behalf, is that this time around Netanyahu would be more circumspect with his choice of appointees, political friends and acquaintances. Twice, in the past, Israel's attorney general severely reprimanded Netanyahu for the ethics of hia conductIn the "Bar-On Affair," which occurred while he was premier, Netanyahu's now-imprisoned ally Aryeh Deri, head of the Shag Party, tried to have an underqualified but pliable lawyer appointed attorney general. In exchange, Don't! party would support Netanyahu on the controversial Hebron agreement with the Palestinians, which handed over most of the West Bank city to the Palestinians. Later, when he left office, Netanyahu wa$ investigated for his handling of debts and gifts. Though ho wasn't indicted, hia behavior was severely erit.inzod. The "now Bibi," most Mealy, will be at painstobroaden his social milieu in order to stay above suspicion. At the same time, many believe that the lengthy and hostile police interrogations after Netanyahu left office smacked of persecution — especially since they ultimately were fruitless. Netanyahu certainly will make good, use of the victimization claim if he runs for office. Alongside the now Bibi, Netanyahu will ask voters to revise their view of the "old Bibi" in light of what came after his first term in office. On the peace process, he claims that his slower, more cautious approach-often called, obstructionism at the time—has been vindicated) given the new uprising by the Palestinians, The fact that people worry more about terrorism today than they have since the rash of bus bombings in 1996-96 is incontrovertible. While statistics on terror arc open to debate, Netanyahu certainly will seek to use the current security anxiety to hia advnntnge in the campaign. Netanyahu will streHS that Barak has proven remarkably prone to the same criticisms, on both, personal and policy levels, as Netanyahu. Barak, too, has feuded with his own party, despised his ministers, fought with his coalition partners, and inspired intrigue and back-biting among staff. As to whether hia season in the political wilderness has been long enough, Netanyahu had a ready response: "I never expected to be back so soon.3* It is hardly his fault if the public, through the opinion polls, already is demanding his return.

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Danielle Burr, a sophomore at Westside high School, will play the lead role in Hello Dolly in the school's musical on Feb. 15, 17 and 18, 2001, Tickets for the show go on sale in January. The daughter of Maralyn and Jay Burr, Danielle is also a member of the Varsity Show Choir and will be competing at "Showstoppers" at Disneyworld in March.

Metropolitan Community College has announced the formation of a partnership with Wayne State College, The program will enable Ralston, and Papillion/ LaVista High School students to begin work on a bachelor's degree at Metro and complete the degree at Wayne State. For information about the program, call Denise Ellis at Metro, 457-2678.

David Bear of Des Moines was honored recently with a certificate of appreciation from Sally Telpner of the Council Bluffs Chapter of Hadassah.

Brian Priesman plays six different roles in the Omaha Theater Company for Young People production of Come Back, Amelia Bedelia, from Jan. 5-7, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., at The Rose. For ticket information, call 3454849.

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Sheila K. Johnson has announced the opening of The Health Claims Expert, a service featuring personal assistance in the completion of medical bills and insurance claims. She can be reached at 392-0745. Shayna Flatowicz came in fourth in prose interpretation at the "Nebraska Wesleyan Weasal Tournament" last month. She is a junior at Hasting College and the daughter of Frank and Cheryl Flatowicz.

Y.E.S. There will be no meeting on Monday. Attention: Y.E.S. and Oldtimers—Membership dues for the year 2001 are now due. Please mail check, payable to Y.E.S., for $4 per person to Frieda Krizelman, 331 S. 93rd Avenue, Omaha, NE 68114. VISIONS Visions members are invited to celebrate the Installation of Officers on Friday, J a n . 19, at the Caniglia's Venice Inn. Cost is $7.50 per person. Following the installation, come "shake, rattle and roll" with the Eivertown String Band. Mail reservations by Jan. 12 to Marvin Gerber, 9318 Walnut St., Omaha, NE 68124. Membership dues to Visions for the year 2001 are now due. Please mail your $5 check, payable to Visions, to: Visions c/o Selma Sadofsky, 7092 Charles St., Omaha, NE 68132.

WALK-IN, DBOP-IN For those members going to Bluffs Run Casino on Thursday, please meet at the JCC main entrance by 8:45 a.m. Don't forget to bring your players club card. For transportation, call Eileen Rerner at 334-6521. OMAHA CENTER FOR TORAH LEARNING SATURDAY, DEC. 23, 3:45 pan., a class on the weekly Torah portion hosted by Rabbi Levin at his home, 2001 N. 56th. At 7 p.m., join Chabad and OCTL for an Hanukkah party at the Chabad house, featuring games, prizes and excitement for children in grades 1-6, along with their parents. Due to winter vacation, Lunch 'n Learn, Talmud study and Torah Time for Tots is cancelled. For more information about these and other OCTL activities, please contact Rabbi Levin at 551-1564.

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At the Hazak luncheon: Tootie Simon, left, and Rosaline and Sam Epstein. Beth El Synagogue was the place; singer Joanne O'Shea and her Ensemble provided the entertainment; Chicago-Style Deli was the lunch; and a good time was had by all who attended the recent program to kickoff the Omaha Chapter of HAZAK~the new United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism organization for "seasoned citizens." HAZAK is specifically designed to address the needs of mature Jewsbe they married couples, singles, divorced people or surviving spousesand chapters are being formed in Conservative congregations all over North America. Howard Ruback, a past president of Beth El, serves as the HAZAK chairman for USCJ's Central States and Provinces Region. "We're proud Beth El Synagogue formed the first HAZAK chapter in our Region," he said. In many synagogues, where programming priorities are often targeted to younger congregants, HAZAK fills a special need. "People over 60 are the fastest growing segment of

our Jewish communities," said Susie! Drazen, Beth El's Program Director, "HAZAK provides social, spiritual and educational programs geared to and for our more mature congregants, After all, why should teenagers be the only ones having fun?" The kick-off luncheon also saw the election of the following six-month, interim officers for Beth El's HAZAK chapter: President, Wally Elkon; Vice-president, Jim Wax; Treasurer, Use Kahn; Recording Secretary, Marcel Kahn; Corresponding Secretary, Rita Novak; Membership Chairmen, Rosalie and Sam Epstein; Program Chairmen, Phil and Babe Ratner. HAZAK is an acronym. The first letter, Het, stands for Hokhmah (wisdom); the second letter, Zayin, stands for Ziknah (maturity), and the last letter, Kaf, stands for Kadima (looking ahead). "Let's face it," said Suaie Drazen, "Beth El's 'seasoned citizens' are wise, maturr and continue to look to the future."

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Mideast Peace Talks Resume (Continued from page 1) -------------------------However, Palestinian officials quoted in the Israeli media were more positive about the benefits of a peace deal Officials from both sides insist that the sudden, dramatic intensification of diplomatic efforts is not connected'to.-Israel's election timetable. The Palestinians say it is not connected, either, to President Clinton's retirement Jan, 20. Plainly, though, the political and diplomatic calendars are intimately intertwined. Israel's election, scheduled for Feb. 6, creates not only a time frame but, inescapably, a target date. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak would like nothing more than to present the electorate with the draft of a comprehensive agreement with the Palestinians, personally endorsed by the moat popular man in Israel, Bill Clinton. Barak has said repeatedly that he HO.OH the upcoming election as a choice between competing world viewa of peace and Israel's place in the region. He lias pledged to submit any agreement to a public referendum, but would prefer to do so in the form of a regular election. The fact that Benjamin Netanyahu has withdrawn his candidacy makes the choice starkly clear, in the eyes of the Barak camp. Barak supporters depict Likud Party cundiduU* Ariel Sharon as a hard-liner, while Barak will prc>' sent himself either as the man who brought, homo, the long-sought peace agreement or the one who went as far as possible without jeopardizing Israel's vital interest's, Sharon criticizes Barak a« inexperienced, and srtys if vlwtttd In1 will not honor an agreement concluded in the pre-election period, when Barak clear' ly has lost the confidence of the Knesset majority.

Labor saya that Shnron agrees, in effect, that the election will servo m « referendum for the public to accept or reject a draft peace deal. Some note, however, that if Barak loses it will be unclear whether the public is rejecting Barak's peace terms, or Barak himself, who has not been personally popular. Occasionally obscured in the political maneuvering is the new give-and-take that might produce the accord that eluded Barak, Arafat and Clinton at the Camp David summit in July. Top Palestinian sources claim that extensive preliminary meetings here in the region have revealed greater Israeli flexibility on the issue of tho Templo Mount. They auy Barak now is prepared to grant a future Palestinian state control over the Temple Mount and the adjacent, Palestinian-populated districts of the city. At Camp David, the Israeli side reportedly offered tho. Palestinians sovereignty over Hoit Hanina and Shuafat, two Arub suburb; of ouRk'rn Jerusalem, but not over aroas closer to tho Old City. According to these; Palestinian sources, Isruol would receive ironclad arranif«mont8--whether physical or meroly diplomatic is uncloar-preventinf* digging beneath the surface of the mount, whore .lows UHIU'VO ronuiinK of tho Bible's* two Holy TomploH art* buried. Hourcos in tho Prime Minister^ Office rkmy thai Barak has {jivon any ground on the Temple Mount. Fur thoir ptirt. Israeli aourcea say the PatoNlinians st'om moro pragmatic on tho. other ktsy insuo that, proved tho obstacle to an agroomoat at Camp David: thn domaml Lhat Ho.vomi million Pulwlinifm refujjeos be allowed to return l,o Jioiiuw thoir fore* beam fled in Israel's 194H War of

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The Project Dreidel Chronicles (Continued from page 1) — Jennifer's optimism was wearing down. Her electricity and phone service were one day away from being cut off when she called Jewish Family Service. By the time Executive Director Steve Stiel spoke with her, things were looking so bleak that she was just about to give up hope. For Jennifer, this was the hardest call she ever had to make. Asking for a "hand out" was humiliating, especially for someone like Jennifer who was used to giving to others. Stiel gave Jennifer the money to keep the phone and electricity from being disconnected, but Jennifer insisted on a loan instead of a gift, and she's paying the money back. Jennifer and the children also are receiving counseling to help them deal with Justin's absence. The family will receive Hanukkah presents from Project Dreidel. Jennifer recently found a new job with a livable salary. She and her children are deeply involved in their synagogue and make Judaism a priority. Jennifer said that their faith has helped them cope with their troubles. Things are still a struggle, but it's getting better every day. As Jennifer told Stiel, "Check back with me in a few months and you'll see a real success story!" Your contributions to the Jewish Federation of Omaha's Annual Campaigns along with donations to Jewish Family Service tzedakah projects throughout the year, help Jewish families like Jennifer and many others in Omaha with a wide variety of needs, JFS provides high-quality, professional mental health services far families, individuals and children, regardless of income level; adoption services; crisis intervention; tzedakah; family life education programs and resettlement and acculturation services. To find out how you can help make a difference in the lives of others, please contact JFS at 330-2024, or the Federation office at 334-6431

Packing up Hanukkah gifts for Jewish Family Service's Project Dreidel ares Nancy Wolf, left, and her son, Alex; Jennifer Meyerson, Kattty McGauvran, Sharon Kirehenbaum and Danielle Gordman. Gifts were both donated by members of the Jewish community and purchased by JFS, using cash donations.

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Kerry passed away that Wednesday Open: Mon-Sat 10:00AM - 8:00 PM fear, and life is to be celebrated. 3025 South 83rd Plaza, Omaha, NE 68124 This summer, I had the honor of being a camp morning, which meant that I never made it to the • GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE counselor at Double H, which is a division of the hospital to see her one last time. Her funeral was on Friday morning. Katy and I "Hole in the Wall Gang Camps," sponsored by the Paul Newman Foundation. Air profits from his and other people from camp went to the service. Her family had set aside a table with some of ' WALTER HECHT'S V products fund these camps. I shared an incredible experience with these chil- Kerry's stuffed animals for people to take so they dren and a group of counselors, nursea, doctors and could have something physical to remember her by. volunteers. I would often explain to the campers On that table, sat Kerry's doll from camp, the earthat they were the true teachers, not us, an idea to-ear grin still shining from its bright yellow sunthey found as silly as our mashed-potato eating flower face. That familiar smile struck a nerve for NOW OPEN Lunch & Dinner both Katy and I as we remembered how much contests. I would like to share a story with you that recon- Kerry loved it. 12129 W. Center Rd. (westwood piaza) Katy took the doll they'd both worked so hard to firmed my faith and reminded me just what an 697-5107 incredible place camp is. For many of the kids I earn; she left the service hugging the doll tightly to \ Reservations Recommended f her chest, just as Kerry once had done. befriended, camp was a break from the hospital It was a rather abrupt and saddening end to the and an opportunity to have a "normal" childhood experience. Our weekly activities included a trip to summer. Camp ended loss than a day after Kerry's Six Flags, carnival, dance, talent show, cabin night, funeral, and I was on an airplane back to fishing, ropes, swimming, food fights and much Washington, D.C, for the start of the school year, Arriving there, I waited in vain for the trusty more, During the fifth session at camp, I was a "Foxy Storage Company to deliver stuff all Saturday at Spirit World Lady," a counselor for the 'Fox' cnbin made up of afternoon and evening. Of course, as storage cornpanioa go, they wore no where to be seen. Early 10-14-year-old girls. Kerry, a 12 year-olcl living 7517 Pacific Omaha, NK t.8114 391-8680 and with cancer, was one of my campers. Our friend- Sunday morning, I searched tho package room for a 11424 Davenport St. Omaha, NE6B154 334-7123 ship formed from the immediate discovery of our letter sent from my parents that contained all my love for tie-dye shirts, and blossomed as we made receipts for the Storage Company. As my luck had Our Kitchen Can Prepare Your friendship bracelets on the first day in tho Fox it, that package was missing as well. Much to my Favorite Box Lunch to Your surprise, however, there was a package for me sent cabin. Any Occasion Party! As the week went on, we became the best of buds. by my grandparents. Disappointed that neither my storage or letter We were dates to the dance, decked out in our (BAR AND BAT MITZVAHS) favorite tie-dye shirts and green bandannas and, dur- came, I walked Blowly back to my room witli the luncheons - parties ing the lalent show, we performed Britney Spears' small brown package from my grandparents in hand. I sat on my bed and began to tear the nicelysummer hit, Oops I Did it Again, At night, Kerry Call and Ask for Our Catering Department bound container. As I flipped open the cardboard would refuse to go to sleep until I tucked her in. On the night of the carnival, Kerry was hnnging flaps, I dropped tho box and began to cry. Inmcle, t out with another counselor, Katy, with whom she found a bright yellow sunflower afcuflfed doll. It wn» also shared a Bpecial bond. As Kerry wheeled into exactly the same one that Kerry had won at the the carnival, a bright, yellow sunflower doll caught carnival. Some might call it a coincidence, but I believe it her eye; her smile matched the ear-to-ear grin of •Hie Owners of "Jaipur" was a sign from heaven and a gift from Kerry. A the doll. announce the opening Kerry was determined to win the doll, so she and mere day-and-a-half after the funeral, my grandof a NEW restaurant Katy set off on a single-minded pursuit of the 30 parents had no way of knowing about Kerry or her tickets needed to earn her prize. After much persis- doll; I never told them about the situation or the tence, Kerry finally won her doll. She beamed with people involved, until weeks later. I do believe that in some way Kerry sent me a pride, and hugged her doll close to her chest. 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Judy Caplan Glnsburgh Comes t o Omaha by JOAN K. MARCUS Judy Caplan Ginsburgh, nationally recognized and multi-award winning performer, will offer Omahans a weekend of spirituality in song on Jan. 19-20,2001. Ms. Glnsburgh is a professional singer with a degree in vocal performance -' • from the In~" k dlana Univer"- 1§f sity School of fj| Music. She was *., • recently honored by several organizations hy heing named one of the top 10 Jewish children's performers and one of the top 10 Jewish female vocalists in the country. Glnsburgh works actively in both the JewJ«dy Caplan Ginsburgh ish and secular worlds, and she has developed a number of interactive, educational performances and arts-in-edueation residencies for school-age children. She is blessed with a rare vocal gift and has an extraordinary vocal range. Because of this, she sings a variety of music from classical to pop. Since her roots are in the reform movement, she has concentrated on preserving traditional Jewish music for American audiences. Ginsburgh has performed since the age of six and, at 15, she began singing cantorally. She received a vocal performance degree from the Indiana University School of Music and, in 1982,

she released her first recording-the very popular Shalom Yeladimf Hello Children which won a Mazel Tov Award for ''Best Children's Recording3". She moved back to her native Louisiana in 1987 and began touring the country, presenting concerts for both family and adult audiences. She sings cantorally and presents workshops on a variety of topics that relate to early childhood music, sign language and musical expression. In 1988, she produced her newest release, Havdalah Pajama that also received a Parents' Choice Silver Honor for excellence in children's recordings. Although she speciali2es in Jewish music, she has also released two audio recordings of secular early childhood music. They are Sing Along and Smile, and a live concert video of children's music In 1995, Ginsburgh Enterprises founded Jewish Entertainment Resources which publishes the Jewish Entertainment Directory, an easy-to-use and informative book that features over 90 entertainers who perform Jewish material. Ginsburgh currently serves fee prestigious Touro Synagogue in New Orleans, LA, as eantorial soloist. She is working on her first "grown up" recording that will commemorate her 18th year as a Jewish performer. She is being brought to Omaha by The Glazer Family Endowment Fund, The Pesnle Z. Davis Child Development Center, Jewish Family Service, Temple Israel and The Jewish Educational and Library Services. According to Jennifer Glazer, "We had heard about Glnsburgh because she uses sign language while she sings. Since our son, Danny, Is profoundly deaf, we thought that bringing her here would be a learning experience for the whole Jewish community. On Friday evening, Jan. 18, Glnsburgh will join Cantor Jennifer Blum at Temple Israel for a

Shabbat filled with music and worship. She will use sign language while singing as she does during all of her concerts to both family and adult audiences. On Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Jewish Community Center, she will present a family "Havdalah Pajama Concert* for the whole community. The concert begins at 7 pjn. and will Include a bedtime snack at the end of the concert. Attendees are encouraged to wear their pajamas when they attend the event! She will do a teacher workshop on Sunday, Jan. 21, 1&30 a.m., at the Jewish Community Center. This workshop will focus on teaching preschool teachers to sign prayers. At 12:30 pan. on that same day, a luncheon will be held for parents and teachers at which time she will speak on how to identify and work wi& children who have hearing impairments. Ginsburgh began signing when she was in elementary school. She was always curious about languages and especially sign language. She jokingly tells of checking out sign language books from the library with her friends so they eonM silently communicate during classesi As an adolt, she took a class in sign language at a local CGxnniunltj college. In later years, Ginsburgh lived In the Washington, D.G., area and began studying privately with some students who attended Gailaudet University, a college for deaf students. She knew that signing to music was a "cafflog* to her. She says, "I only sign musk—in as expressive way. I eventually learned It Is particularly meaningful to me to sign liturgy. When I sing on the pulpit, I have always felt t h a t G-d was signing through me and I am always moved spiritually. When I sing and sign, I feel &e energy and spirituality leap from my body and it is carried on to others in a much more meaningful way!"

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