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Partnership 2000 Committee Makes Connections Never Thought Possible by Carol Kalzman, Special to the JEWISH PRESS from Israel

While sitting in an office at Kibbutz Kabri in the Western Galilee, Segal Golan shared the results of a program on domestic violence sponsored by the Women's Forum at Hamxkkah time. Entitled "The Ninth Candle", Golan explained how a group of women met over "sufganiyot (traditional fried jelly donuts) and coffee, to preview a film about a young woman trapped in a dangerous relationship." As she talked, it dawned on several members of the Omaha delegation that the film she was describing was The Yellow Dress. "We're showing it in Omaha in February," said Federation Executive Director Jan Perelman excitedly. This film, part of a two-film presentation and panel discussion about domestic violence for middle school and high school students, is a major project of National Council of Jewish Women, Omaha Section, in cooperation with the synagogues, Jewish Family Service, Omaha Public Schools, Westside Middle School, Girls' Inc and the Rose Bhimkin Theater for Performing Arts. According to Golan, one couple (whose daughter had been killed by her boyfriend just two weeks prior), was in the audience that night. e 'Why can't she see what's going to happen,'" Golan said the father cried out during the film. In response, one of the women scheduled as part of the Ninth Candle, relinquished her candle so the father could ease his own suffering. In just 24 hours spent in the Western Galilee as part of Solidarity Mission VIII, this was just one instance of the connections which are drawing

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Omaha's Partnership 2000 relationship closer to home, noted Zoe Riekes, P2K Chairman for Omaha and chairman of the Social/Cultural Su&ozamitiee for the Central Region (formerly Midwest Region), At the very same meeting, Judy Jochxtowitz, representative to the Women's Forum from the Western Galilee Hospital spoke of the need for a mobile breast imaging unit to improve the low detection of breast cancer in the region. Israeli women have a one in eight chance of getting breast cancer, she explained, with little difference between Jews and Arabs. Some attribute this to the BRCA2 gene common among Ashkenazi women; other maintain low rates of mammography and self-examination are the cause. Again, a connection. Serving as Americas chairman of the Economic subcommittee is lior Yaron, whose LSY companies in Louisville, KY, handle all of General Electric's overseas exports. GE also happens to be one of the world's largest supplier of mammography equipment. While Yaron's companies cannot provide the mobile unit, he is working with Jochnowitz to expedite any import regulations that might hinder its arrival. As sophisticated as the Western Galilee Hospital is, having grown from 250 beds to 700 in just a few years (and expected to house 1000 beds by 2005), the need for education in several areas is apparent. Jochnowitz's desire to take "mammography on the road," is one example where she hopes American groups can become involved. ''We're not necessarily user-friendly," Jochnowitz admitted. "We've, got 1600 in staff - 300 doctors

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and SQ0 nurses — but we need to recreate ourselves in certaia key areas. For example, when a woman comes for aa-axumal eheck-iip, she seeds to visit three different locations in tfae hospital: one for her physical, another for lab tests and a third for mammogsram. We'd like to change thai, and we'd like to get out intofeeeommuniigr more, as well** (Continued oa page 18)

Sharon Wins in Landslide!

Ariel Sharon, right, is Israel's new Prime Minister, winning by 25% Standing to his right at a rally Tuesday morning in Gilo is Ehud Olmert, Jerusalem's mayor. Photo by

ISSANST, More on the Israeli election on page 14.

We Don't Live In A Perfect World

JCC Offers Cholesterol Testing

by PAM MONSKY, Federation Communications Director.

by JEW5SH PRESS News Service

(Editor's note: like December's four-part series on Jewish Family Service's Project Dreidel, this twopart series will examine the financial needs of children in the Pennie Z. Davis Child Development Center. The names here have been changed.)

In a perfect world, no child goes hungry. In a perfect world, all parents can provide the very best for their kids. In a perfect world, there is plenty of ~'jS' money available so that all of Omaha's Jewish children can attend the Pennie Z. Davis Child Develop-ment Center Day Care program while thenparents work. Although we like to think that our Omaha Jewish community is a perfect world, community members and professionals encounter new and unmet needs every day. While if s true that there isfinancialaid, scholarships and endowments for Jewish camp, preschool, Jewish day school and college, there are no available funds for Jewish day care. Omaha's Jewish professionals work together and seek out funding for families who need assistance with day care costs. . .but only when they find out about them. The following is a true account of two such Jewish families in Omaha. Their daily struggle to provide for their families under the most difficult circumstances is inspirational. They have allowed us to tell their stories, not for pity, but to highlight a growing need in our community. The need for an endowment to subsidize Jewish day care for children under age two. Marcie Fischer is a 26-year-old single mother of

10-month-old Samantha. Samantha's father is not part of the household and provides no support to Marcie or the baby. It upsets Marcie that the father of her child has essentially abandoned them, but she is devoted to Samantha and feels that all of her hard work and personal sacrifices will pay off. Marcie's job pays $25,000 a year, a small enough income to qualify her for government-assisted childcare at a Head Start program. While not an ideal situation, Samantha seemed to be okay, and Marcie felt she had no other affordable options. Then, unexpectedly, the cbildcare center closed, leaving Marcie in a bind and jeopardizing her job. Alan and Rachel Goldman have worked hard to instill a proud Jewish upbringing in their five young children. Alan ran their family business and was doing well enough that Rachel could stay home with the youngest three — ages 18-months to four years. But a few months ago, all that changed when Alan had to close the business due to a series of unanticipated expenses. He took a job that paid much less, and it soon became apparent that Rachel would have to go to work, too. They desperately wanted their three younger children to attend daycare in the warm and loving Jewish environment of the CDC, but knew they could never afford the cost for all three of their children. In the second part of our series, the Jewish professionals enter the picture. Will they be able to help Marcie and the Goldmans?

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As important new service is being offered for members of the Jewish Community Center who are age 20 or older: a complete blood lipld profile. The test, which covers cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides, is now available at the JCC's Sokolof Fitness Center for only $12.50 (with an optional glucose, Wood sugar profile, for an additional $2.50). The test normally averages $50 to $75, but Phil Sokolof has donated a state-of-the-art Gholestech LDX testing device to the 'J.' Sokolof, president of the National Heart Savers Association, is credited with pioneering cholesterol testing. He initiated the first city-wide cholesterol test in the country, monitoring 8500 people in Grand Island, NE, in October, 1985. his organization went on to test more than 200,000 people hi 16 states. His full-page ads in national newspapers have alerted millions of Americans to the dangers of saturated fat in food and the resulting increase in cholesterol levels. Sokolof s present goal is making the public aware of the dramatic, life saving "statin" drugs. "Four major five-year studies, totaling 22,000 people, show reductions in heart attacks and heart attack'deaths from 32% to 42% among participants (Continued on page 8)

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MOLLY RHODES Graveside services for Molly Rhodes were held by Rabbi Myer S. Kripke —————«-—————- Feb. 1 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. She is survived by her sister, Ethel Patterson, P a r a s h a t Beshallah, Shabbat Shira Our Sidra, which includes the famous Song at and nephew, Jack Patterson, both of Florida. IRENE H. SALTZMAN the Sea, opens with, "When Pharaoh let the people Irene H. Saltzman died at the age of 94. Private go." In normal Biblical Hebrew, when the first family services were held. Memorial Services will word is "Vayehi,* older translations have "And it be held at the Rose Blumkin Home at a later date. came to pass when Pharaoh, etc.", or in plain She was preceded in death by her husband, translation, "Now when Pharaoh..." Samuel G. Saltzman; brothers, Edward A. and Rabbinic interpretations frequently used a play Jerald I. Rosen. on words here. In the word Vayehi, the rabbis Survivors include her daughter,,Patricia Gallus; heard Vayel, Woe! Then they ask themselves, who granddaughters, Monica William, Leslie Cooper called Woe!? Was it the people or was it Pharaoh? and Laurie Cooper, all of CA; great-grandchildren; Interestingly (economists take note!) they sisters-in-law, Marjorie H. Rosen and Sheila E. assigned the woe to Pharaoh. He was able to see in Rosen, both of Omaha; nieces and nephews. the Exodus a serious diminution of the total ecoMemorials to Rose Blumkin Home. nomic output of his land. STANLEY B. KAHN Was there any way to overcome this huge loss of Stanley B. Kahn died at the age of 75. Graveside labor and its effect on the gross national product? services were Feb. 2 at Wyuka Cemetery. He could think of none, and he gave way to cries of He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Woe! Dennis and Pam DePorte of Omaha; daughter, It is obvious to all of us, including those who April L. DePorte of Omaha; sister, Trude Schomer have a Ph.F. in economics, that the labor of serfs or of Lincoln; grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. slaves is given only as necessary to avoid punishMemorials to Shrine Childrens Hospital or ment. It has no self-motivation. It has no pride of favorite charity. ELENORE ANN BERNSTEIN achievement. It has no embarrassment at failure. Elenore Bernstein died at the age of 79. It is quite different with the labor of free men. She was preceded in death by her husband, They are the ones who create a meaningful gross national product, without thinking of it. It was this Leonard Bernstein, who died just last year. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law that was missing in Pharaoh's relations with his Steven and Renee Bernstein of Morrison, CO; and Hebrew laborers. There is a second important theme in our grandchildren, Archie and Simcha. GERALD BAIT Parasha; it is the Song at the Sea, which leads to Gerald Batt died Feb. 3 in Charlottesville, VA, at the appellation Shabbat Shira (Song) for our Sidra. the age of 87. Services were held Feb. 6 at Shalom Despite verses in it that give away the late compoMemorial Park in Arlington Heights, IL. sition at least of those verses, the Song as whole is He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn. a brilliant example of ancient Hebrew poetry. It is He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, vigorous, direct, powerful. Cherie and Michael Geller of Deerfiled, IL; son and It portrays the LORD aa a heroic warrior, fightdaughter-in-law, Keith and Demise Batt of ing gloriously for Israel and casting its enemies, Charlottesville, VA; grandchildren, Beth Geller, the Mizrim, intd the sea. And, miraculously, Israel Jason, Laura and Christopher Batt; brother and marched through on dry land, the waters standing sister-in-law, Norman and Frances Batt of Omaha. like walls at the sides of the pathway. Memorials to Beth El Synagogue, Omaha. The Exodus became a major theme in the Bible DR. PAUL MARX and all Jewish thought after it. Thus Judaism Services for Dr. Paul Marx, 87, were held Jan, 11 became a stalwart defender of freedom, every- in Lincoln. He died Jan. 7 in Tampa, FL, where, anywhere, and any time. Wherever Jews Survivors include his wife, Betty of Lincoln; chilmay be found as oppressors as they were a few dren, Dr. James and Marcia Marx of Las Vegas, times in history, they are false to their tradition. Holly and Ed Schwartz of Tampa, and Dr. Charles The Exodus, the march to freedom, "Let My People Marx of Denver; grandchildren, Daniel and Carli Go," has inspirited the oppressed and downtrodden Schwartz and Benjamin Marx. in every world situation. Memorials to University of NE Foundation, Dr. God cannot tolerate oppression and will not suf- Paul Marx Memorial Fund, 1111 Lincoln Mall, fer tyrants to continue in power. "Let My People Suite 200, Lincoln, NE 68508. Go" will continue to inspirit the oppressed and downtrodden until all humanity will be free. Co mm unity-wide

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Thanks to a generous grant from the Herbert Goldsten Trust, Beth El Synagogue will be able to It may be winter outside, but spring will be in the provide a community-wide Second Passover Seder air at Beth El Synagogue's Kiddie Lunch & Learn on Sunday, April 8. In keeping with the words of set for noon, Sunday, F e b . 11. Focusing on Tu B'Shevat--the New Year of the Trees--this "Dig In the Haggadah, the seder theme is "Let All Who Are The Dirt Day" program will include Lunch from Hungry, Come and Eat." Totally traditional, kosher for Passover, "lebedik" Lucy's Kitchen plus songs, stories and a special, and affordable, this special seder will appeal to edible planting project. everyone, especially members of the Omaha Jewish The event is open to toddlers through kindercommunity who might not .otherwise have access to garten age children accompanied by an adult. Cost a Second Seder. for lunch and project supplies is $3 for grownups, Cost for the meal is $18 for adults, $15 for and $2 for kids. seniors, $13.50 for children ages 5-12, and $5 for Please reserve by Feb. 9 with Diane Shandell at children under five. 333-7226, or Kathy Weiner at 397-8028. "We invite everyone to join us for this warm and welcoming Pesach evening," said Susie Drazen, Beth El Synagogue Program Director, For more information, call her at 492-8550. by JEWISH PRESS News Service————

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FRIDAY: Shabbat Shirah, 8 p.m. liubbi Arych Azriel, Rabbi Debbie Stiel and Cantor Jennifer Blum will officiate. The Kol Rina Choir, with conductor Will Wallace, will participate with Julie Sandene on keyboard, Jon Bleicher on bass, Dan Cerveny on keyboard, Tuffy Epstein on clarinet, Neater Hirschbaum on flute and Steve Thomas on percussion, Special recognition will be given to Julie Sandene on the occasion of her 10th anniversary at Temple. The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by the Temple Israel Music Committee. SATURDAY; Bagels and Bible, 9:80-10:15 sum. Join us for our continuing study of the Book of Esther; Services, 10:30 a.m. Z a c h a r y D a v i d Muskin, son of Mary-Beth and Bruce Muskin, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah. 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. SERVICE OF HEALING AND RENEWAL TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 7 p,m» This cathartic and inspirational service provides a special structured time and place for prayer, reflection, meditation and communal connection for those who are looking for spiritual renewal and for those who are coping with illness, grief or loss. ADULT EDUCATION TUESDAY, FEB. 13: Torah and Haftarah Trope, 11-11:45 p<m< Cantor Jennifer Blum will teach the skills of chanting, THURSDAY, Feb. 15: Adult Study with Rabbi Debbie Stiel, 10-11:80 a.m. Focus will bo on the theological and historical perspectives of Reform Judaism; Adult B'nai Mitzvah, 7-9 p.m. FRIDAY, Feb. 10: "Who's Afraid of the Dead Sea Scrolls?" 10-11:80 turn, Israeli archeologist and UNO Professor Dr. Rami Arav will talk about the content of Dead Sea Scrolls, the people who wrote them and the community where they were discovered. SHABBAT COMES TO YOU FRIDAY, Feb. 16, 2 p.m., Rabbi Azriel will lead a Shabbat Service at the Rose Blumkin. Home.

SATURDAY; Services, 9 a.m., led by Marty Shukort. Services are held in the Herbert Goldaton Chapel, followed by Kiddush.

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Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Services are conducted by Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantors Emil Berkovits and G. Michael Horwitez. FREDAY: Services, 6 p,m. SATURDAY: Services (Sisterhood Shabbat), 9:30 a.m., Kiddush following; Free sitter service. 10 sum.; TSS (Torah and Siddur Skills) Program, 10 a.m.; Ktantan (K-8 grade), 10:45 a»m.j Shabbat Story Time (pre-K and younger), 11 a,m.; Mishnah study session, 5:10 p.m.; Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah, 5:40 p.na. SUNDAY: Services, 9 a»m4 Perek Yomi, 10:15 a m , discussion leader is Caryl Greenberg; Kids Lunch and Learn, noon. Toddler-K kids will celebrate Tu B'Shevat with a special edible planting project. Lunch available by advance reservation. For more information, call Beth "El at 492-8660, WEDNESDAY* Adult B'nai Mitstvah class, 7s80p,«tt. WEEKDAYS; Services at 6 J 5 § a.m, and SiSOp.m, KADfMA KINNUS FEB. &-ll--Both El's 8th grade "Kadimaniks" truvel to the Luke Doniphnn Conference Center, Kxci'laior SpringH, Mt), for UHYH Kudima Itinnus. HAZAK SATURDAY, F e b . 2 4 - Ilcth BPB chapter of 11AZAK, th« Unilud Synuf{ogue group for "soanoiicii" citizoUH, will rowivt* t(« olTiciul clmrUjr from I .tin MoltwM', NiUitmnl UAZAK rlmir, ul. morninji $erviccss. (Jftll Betli Jdl for more information. SCIIOLAIi-tNUKSlDKNCE F E B . 28-28-Rabbi Michael Graetz. Topics include: "Israel, Home for Conservative Jews?;" "Take Two Tablets. . ,"a study session about the giving of the Torah; and "A Real Megillah," a communal reading of the Book of Esther complete with Rabbi Graetz's own personal interpretation.

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Alexander Mar his Wolf, son of Nancy and Phil Wolf, will celebrate his ^•j$Jfi'$o.jiOfch-^^ i Bar Mitzvah on Satur-jpji tmt>: 330-18<)0:: • E-IVlAI,t"eliabacl<| !;i«:tI.e<:>.ni • , day, Feb. 17, at Temple W E B S I T E : w\vw.t-hal)adet'i»lers.c<>ni/<»nii»l>a Israel. Services conducted by Rabbi Mendel Katzman. A seventh grade stuMONDAY-FRD3AY: services, 7 a.m. dent at Russell Middle SATURDAY} services, 9:30 »,m. .School, Alex enjoys MONDAY." Genesis Lunch Series, 11:45 sum.1 golf, table tennis, and I p»m.; Jewish Mysticism, at the JCC, 7-8;80 p.m. j exceila in archery and TUESDAY: A Tale of Two Souls, 9:80 a.m.1 fencing, He also enjoys II pjtnu; Bais Midrash, 7 p.m. music and plays guitar, cello and a hand-made i ' > • '» dulcimer. For his Mitzvah Project, he is collecting supplies needed for th« animals at tht> Humane Society. He is also collecting Hluffed animals to be given to children in area aholtors, Alex has a aisUtr, IJnnimh, and a brother, Nathan. Services officiated by Cantor Michael Weisser, Grandparents are Aaron and Harriett Wolf of FRIDAY: Sabbath Eve service, 7:45 p.m. Wlieoling, IL, and Donald Lidow of Grosse Point© SATURDAY: Torah Study, 10 a.m.-noon Woods, MI, and the Into riftlcn Lidow. SUNDAY: Hebrew School, 9 a.m., Religious School, 10 a,m. MONDAY: Adult Hebrew Study/Movies, 7 p.m, COMDO FOR TUESDAY: Intro to Judaism, 7:80 p.m. WEDNESDAY: AA Meeting in the library, RENT MOMOMENT CO. SWJLNSON TOWERS 7s8O p.m, : >

FRIDAY: Tot Shabbat, 7 pan." SATURDAY: Tu B'Shovat Seder, dairy-vegetarian potluck dinner and havdalah at the synagogue, 5 p.m. SUNDAY and TUESDAY: Religious School at the JCC. FRIDAY, Feb. 16: Shabbat in the Home; special learner's minyan, 7:80 p.m., at the synagogue. SATURDAY, F e b . 17: Services at t h e Rose Blumkin Home Chapel, 9 a.m.

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Deadlines In an obvious statement by the voters, Arik Sharon has been elected as the new prime minister of Israel, taking over from the short regime of Ehud Barak. Voters were frankly disgusted by Barak's behavior, not just because he rewarded violent behavior by the Palestinians with more concessions, but because he failed to deliver on his promises in the economic sector and on social concerns. Barak was handed a strong healthy economy by his predecessor, Benjamin Netanyahu. Even before the Palestinians started rioting in September, 2000, the Israeli economy showed signs of faltering. The streamlining of government bureaucracy and lessening of burdensome regulations by the former socialist state never materialized under Barak's leadership. Barak also promised to smooth the way for comprehensive civil reforms in marriage, divorce and immigration. That stalled as well. Barak's problem may have been that he tried to please everyone: the left with social reforms, the business community

with economic reforms, Israeli Arabs with concessions to the Palestinians. In the end, he pleased no one and squandered two years of opportunities. Sharon will now have his chance. He's already thrown down the gauntlet when he announced he would not negotiate with the Palestinians until all violence had ceased. And he's dismissed the concessions made by Barak as "foolhardy" and will only negotiate interim agreements ~ that's his only self-imposed deadline. Editor's note: Pre-teens and teens who celebrated B'nai Mitzvah since the summer or those who will through this summer are invited to participate in the Passover edition of the Jewish Press, "The Class of 2001." Feb, 16 is the deadline for articles and photos for our annual Passover issue, to be published on April 6. Please send your typewritten articles (no longer than 600 words) and 4-5 photos to us quickly: The Jewish Press, 333 So. 132 St., Omaha, NE 68154, or e-mail to: ckatzman.@jewishomaha.org.

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Haifa—Before any discussion of the right of Arab ceeded in maintaining its independence and exisrefugees to return to Israel-a problem for which tence. The Arab states decided to try again. In 1967 the Palestinians hold Israel responsible-a short Nasser proclaimed his intention of destroying Israel historical review is in order. It is often necessary to and gathered a huge Egyptian army on the southern recall and repeat facts which are sometimes forgot- border. His call to other Arab states was heeded. Jordan and Syria mobilized accordingly. Kuwait, ten or falsified. In 1947 the United Nations decided to partition Iraq, Algeria and other states sent forces. Israel was Palestine into a large Arab state and a very small ringed by armies totalling a quarter of a million. Jewish state. While the Jews accepted the decision No one who lived through that period here will with rejoicing, the Arabs rejected it and decided to ever forget the quiet sense of despair, the feeling of eradicate the Jewish state entirely. Arab armies ominous, impending tragedy. The world looked on from all directions began an invasion of Israel. and did nothing. The pessimism was well reflected The Israelis fought back for sheer survival,. Tens of in the black humor Btory which made the rounds at thousands of Palestinian Arabs, fearful of the con- the time to the effect that a sign had been hung in flict, fled the area to neighboring lands. Many were Ben Gurion Airport: "Will the last one out please encouraged by the invading armies to get out of the turn off the lights," way, so that they could return in triumph when the We know what followed. In a brilliant and surnew state was destroyed. There was no organized prise military move, Israeli planes struck at the expulsion, though there may have been scattered Egyptian and Syrian air forces, and in two days instances of local forced moves in the atmosphere of completely destroyed the former. In the ensuing Arab hostility to the Jews. In Haifa, to the contrary, four days, with their control of the air, Israeli the Jewish community urged their Arab neighbors to ground forces captured the old city of Jerusalem, remain, but the latter chose to leave. occupied the Golan Heights and moved into the The war ended with some 6,000 Israeli casual- Sinai, right up to the Suez Canal. ties, but the new state was preserved and enlarged, Again there was a mad scramble of Arabs to get seeking more secure borders. As for the refugees, out of the way. Many of them feared that the conthey had associated themselves with those who had quering Israelis would treat them as they had tried to destroy Israel. The country's main interest expected to treat the Israelis. was to establish a peaceful relationship with its Thus the Palestine refugee problem was further neighbors. exacerbated, But while Israel successfully absorbed However, the desire to eliminate Israel from the • about a million of its own Jewish refugees from the map was not shelved. Constant Fedayeen attacks Holocaust in Europe and from Middle Eastern Moslem states, not one Arab country lifted a finger were made on all borders. Life was not pleasant, but the Jewish state sue- to provide homes for their brethren.

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They and their offspring have been kept in temporary camps to this day, largely in Lebanon, Jordan, Syria and Gaza, festering in misery and supported by the U.N. Their numbers continue to increase as a result of what is said to be the highest birth rate in the Arab world. They have been held as a potential political weapon against Israel in the unending goal of destroying the Jewish state. Little wonder that Israel accepts no responsibility for their plight. Not all Arabs fled from Israel during the two great exodus. About a million of them, some 18% of the population, are today citizens of Israel, vote in the elections, have representatives in the Knesset. They may have complaints, but their situation ia far better than the masses of impoverished Moslems in Egypt, Syria, Jordan and elsewhere. Little wonder that the Arabs of east Jerusalem look with trepidation on their possible inclusion in the Palestine state. Will Arafat be able to provide them with all the benefits they enjoy under Israeli rule, like unemployment insurance, health benefits, welfare support, generous grants for large families, and more? The Arab refugees constitute a human tragedy, but the solution lies with the neighboring states who were responsible for its creation, Any talk of their return to Israel in large numbers is unthinkable, since such a move can result only in inundating the country with a hostile population which will destroy the democracy of the land. And this is why the Arab states persist in calling for the return, instead of solving their own problem themselves.

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coupon, now yielding 6.9%. To the Editor: The article on the generoua gift from Pearl This zero coupon might be appropriate for indiGiventer in the Feb. 2 issue of the Press included a viduals to consider, especially now as interest rates quote from Steve Scholer of the Creighton are falling. The current Israel Sixth Zero coupon University Development Office, but the photo Bond costs $3079 and matures 10 years from issue which accompanied the article failed to identify Mr. date at $6000. This might be a perfect way for Scholer as the person standing next to Marty Ricks grandparents to fund a grandchild's college educaand Mrs. Giventer. tion, especially by registering it in the grandchild's I write to point this out because Steve has been a name. This rate of 6.9% is guaranteed through the very good friend of the Omaha Jewish community end of February, 2001. for many years. A classmate of Bob Wolfson's at If you have any interest in this bond or any of the Creighton Law School, Steve's work at Creighton other Israeli bonds, call the St. Louis office at its has included assisting Philip Kltuznick and both toll-free number, 1-800-989-BQND, The Israel Menachem Mor and Leonard Greenspoon to insure bonds staff will gladly send you a prospectus to success of the Klutznick Symposium series. He also read before you commit to an investment. helped to establish scholarship and endowment Marty Ricks programs for the Foundation, and provided legal Executive Director and technical assistance to Federation and Foundation of the Jewish Federation. Foundation staff on estate and tax law. Steve Scholer's warm smile and land face in the. photo is To the Editor: a true indication of the nature of this wonderful National Council of Jewish Women has taken the individual, who is a real asset to our community. lead in producing 11 performances of two plays Larry Raful relating to domestic violence. From Feb. 19-22, four showings of Remote Control, and seven of The Yellow Dress are scheduled for Girls' Inc, Jewish To the Editor: Your Feb. 2 issue contained an article on page 18 Community Center (one of each play), two OPS encouraging the investment in Israel Bonds to help High Schools, two at UNMC, two at the Westsids the Israeli economy hit hard by the indirect effects Middle School and one at the Westside High School, as well as at the Rose Theater. of the Palestinian uprising, We are also providing panels consisting of three Our Foundation Investment Committee not only believes in purchasing bonds to support the Israeli members: a service provider from the YWGA economy, but considers it a prudent; investment. Women Against Violence Program and a survivor According to our Investment Guidelines, we can from the same: also, a community advocate expert invest up to 10% of the portfolio in Israeli Bonds, from the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council. We currently own more than $1.8 million, which is The panels are moderated by the trained cast 6.1% of our total assets, held by Wells Fargo Bank, members, our custodian and trustee. We hope these important programs will have an Within the last year, we invested $100,000 of new impact on teenage boys and girls and reduce the funds in Israel ssero coupon bonds, yielding 7,9% number of domestic violence incidents in the future. annually to maturity. On Feb. 1, 2001, one of our We also are appreciative of tho support from other Israel bonds matured. After analyzing the avail- organizations, foundations and individuals, able Israel bond options, we again chose the zero Dr. Patricia Newman, Chairwoman, NO* JW

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Y.E.S. Members will meet Monday at the JCC, Come exercise with Stacey Paskert, Personal Trainer, at 10:80 a.m. Or try your luck at Bingo at 10:15. Bring articles to share for the "YES Talk" discussion group at 31. Following lunch at noon, Carolyn Novicoff, JELS Director, will entertain us. For transportation, call 330-4272. Attention Y.E.S. & Oldtimers members. Membership dues for the year 2001 are now due. Please mail your check payable to Y.E.S. in the amount of $4 per person to Frieda Krizelman, 331 S. 93rd Ave., Omaha, NE 68114. Reminder: Mah Jongg Club will meet at the JCC on Wednesday, Feb. 14. For information, call Charlotte Kaplan at 551-5658. WALK-IN, DROP-IN Members will meet Thursday at the JCC. Exercise and bingo start at 10:15 a.na. The movie Return to Me will be shown in the Social Hall.1 Reminder: Don't forget to bring a dairy sack lunch; popcorn will be served. For transportation, call 330-4272. • B'NAI B'RITH BEEADBREAKERS Fred Zwonechek, with the Administration of the Nebraska Department of Highway Safety, will speak at B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers on Wednesday, according to Al Abramson. B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers meets every Wednesday at noon at the Park Inn Kegency (formerly the Regency West Best Western) at 107th and Pacific St. The program is open to the community. Cost for lunch is $9; for beverage service only, $2.

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Applications for nominations for the "Wall of Fame" and Outstanding Jewish High School Athlete may be picked up at Member Services and must be returned by May 1 to me at: Jewish Community Center, 333 So. 132nd St., Omaha, NE 68154; FAX (402) 334-6483; or e-mail me at: mnoble^jewishomaha.org. JCC Athletic Wall of Fame. . .to recognize the achievement of Omaha's Jewish athletes who have made significant contributions to the Jewish community, the general community and/or the Jewish Community Center. Achievement criteria: (Must meet at least one) 39 FOREVER 1) Must have played a varsity sport for a university Thirty-nine Forever will attend the Grand Olde or high school; 2) Must have won a state title; 3) Players' production of the comedy Brides of March Must have won a national or conference champion Sunday, Feb. 18, at 2 p.m. Dinner will follow onship. at the Manchurian Grill. Call Maxine Noodell at Community service criteria: To have devoted at 393-7624 for additional information. least 3-5 years of service towards the betterment of the community. This service is to be contributed to OMAHA CENTER FOR TORAH LEARNING FRIDAY, FEB. 9, 6:30 p.m..Join OC.TL for the Jewish Community Center and/or the Jewish Shabbat dinner with guest speaker Dr. Noam community by being active on committees, a volunTzion. He will speak on "First Born: Plague or teer leader through a program, acting as chairman Privilege-Cain and Abel and the Tenth Plague." on committees, or promotion of programs. Applications for this award will be approved and By reservation only, judged by the JCG Health and Physical Education WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14, noon, Lunch 'n Learn Committee. at the JCC featuring Dr. Zion. This is the second of A plaque will be added to the "Wall of Fame" at his three-part lunch 'n learn series (taking place the Jewish Community Center, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 18, Outstanding Jewish High School Athlete . . . to 14,15) His topic will be "Sisterly Solidarity and the recognize the achievements of Omaha's elite Women Who Saved Baby Moses." Jewish athletes in high school. AH participants THURSDAY, FEB. 15, 10 a.m., "Torah time for who meet criteria will be honored. tots," hosted by Hadas Orbach. Call 697-5531 for Achievement Criteria: 1) Must be Jewish; 2) more information. At 7 p.m., Talmud, Tractate Must be a senior in high school; 3) Must have letShabbat is hosted by Bob and Myra Obermah. tered in a sport at the varsity level. The recipient For more information about these or other OCTL is not required to be a current member of the programs, contact Rabbi Shlomo Levin 551-1564. Jewish Community Center. Recipients will be honored with a trophy at the final board meeting in June. Also, athletes will be recognized in the Jewish Press and Centerpiece. For more information, call me at 334-6422.

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Westside High School presents Hello, Dolly! on Thursday and Saturday, F e b . 15 and 17, 7:80 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 18, 2 p.m., in the WHS auditorium. Danielle B u r r has the lead role as Dolly Gallagher Levi. She is a sophomore at WHS and daughter of Maralyn Burr and Mr. and Mrs. Jay Burr. Ben. Taxman, son of Jeff and Sherry Taxman, is also featured in the musical. Tickets are $5 and are available at WHS, 342-2783, Hy~ Vee's 90th and Center Street store, from cast members or at the door. The Omaha Children's Museum presents "Lilly and Friends" through March 16. Original artwork by Kevin Henkes from children's favorites such as Chester's Way, Lilly's Plastic Purse and Caldecott Award winner Owen, will be on display. A participatory live broadcast based on Lilly's Plastic Purse is Feb. 17 and Feb. 24 at 1:80 and 3:30 p.m., showtimes. Also, a field trip for K-fiffch graders with Nebraska Arts Council Artist-inResidence Rita Paskowitz; is available to schools by calling 342-6164, ext. 424. Admission is free with an OCM membership. For more information, call 342-6164. The Russian National Orchestra will perform at the Lied Center in Lincoln tomorrow night, Feb. 10 at 7i80 p.m. Pounded in 1990, the RNO is Russia's first orchestra since 1917 to be free of government control. Under the musical direction of Vladimir Spivakov, the RNO has played throughout Europe and in major international festivals, as well as the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, GA, Piano soloist Denis Matsuev is featured with the RNO, He studied at the Central Music School in Moscow and the Moscow Conservatoire. Tickets are priced from $36; student tickets from '$18. Call the Lied box office at 1-402-372-4747

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Father Jon Cortina, S. J. will speak at Creighton University's Skutt Student Center, Tuesday, Feb. 27, starting a 7 p.m. with a video featuring his work with Pro-Busqueda, a foundation which has reunited more than* 200 children separated from their families during El Salvador's civil war. The video, originally aired on ABC's Nightline, will be followed by Father Cortina's talk on his work with families and the recent earthquake. Lynne M. Popp has re-opened her private practice as an Educational Therapist. She and her staff specialize in helping children and adults with learning disabilities. She also trains teachers, works with parents to help them understand learning disabilities and is available for presentations. Appointments can be made Lhrough her West Omaha office at 498-8708. Dr. Leonard Grecnspoon, holder of the Klutznick Chair in Jewish Civilization at Creighton University, was one of only two winners of Omicron Delta Kappa's Teacher of Tomorrow Awards.

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Bush Acknowledges Church-state Concerns by SHARON SAMBER —

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WASHINGTON (JTA)-In unveiling a broad outline of his plan to increase partnerships between the federal government and faith-based organizations this week, Bush acknowledged some of the concerns about blurring the lines between church and state. "Government, of course, cannot fund and will not fund religious activities," he said last week as he announced his proposals before sending them to Congress. But when people of faith provide social services we will not discriminate against them," he added. Bush indicated throughout the presidential campaign that he wants faith-based organizations to take a greater role in social welfare programming. His proposals came one day after he established a new federal office to organize government assistance to faith-based organizations. The proposals outlined publicly appeared to be a broad blueprint. The following proposals were announced: • Open up federal after-school program funding to all groups, including faith-based organizations; • Provide start-up funds for new social service programs through a "Compassionate Capital Fund"; • Make funding available to faith-based programs on an equal basis with non-religious alternatives; and • Provide mentoring programs for children of prison inmates. Bush appeared at a Christian family and social service center alongside Sen, Joseph Lieberman (D-CT.), who had often talked about the role of faith in the public sector during his bid for the vice presidency,, Lieberman was asked by the White House to attend the event, according to an aide. Liebemian does not endorse the president's specific plan, but

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BBYOers Staying Busy by REBECCA MUROW —

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Feb. 11-17 is "National Children of Alcoholics Week." This provides us with the opportunity to highlight a very serious and pervasive problem within and among families, that if untreated can be devastating. This devastation can be within the nuclear family but can also affect generations of family members. In an effort to stop the "pattern of abuse," Jewish Family Service would like to offer some information and resources for those who know someone who may need support and encouragement to come forth—for the sake of themselves and their family members. (There are specific laws governing the confidentiality of substance and dual-diagnosed clients.) At least four National Organizations specifically focused on treating Children of Alcoholics are: the National Association for Children of Alcoholics: www.nacoa.net; the Adult children of Alcoholics World Service Organization, Inc.: www.adultchildren.org; Al-Anon and Alateen: www.alateen.org. Al-Anon's purpose is to help families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. Similarly, Alateen is a recovery program for young people. Alateen groups are sponsored by Al-Anon members. Whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not, Al-Anon offers hope and recovery to all people affected by the alcoholism

of a loved one or friend. The programs described above are adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous and is based upon the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts of Service. Some available resources are: Videos End Broken Promises, Mend Broken Hearts You're Not Alone Books Kids Power by Jerry Moe (geared to ages 4-12) Kit for Kids (for children and youth) Kit for Educators (for teachers and school counselors) Kit for Faith Community Leaders Kit for Child Care Workers Children of Alcoholics: Selected Readings, Second Edition; NACoA Netwoi'k—bimonthly newsletter. For further information on these resources or assistance in finding a local chapter or meeting site, please contact me at the JFS office, 330-2024. (All of the information provided above was provided with the written permission of the Karen Gustafson National Association for Children of Alcoholics.)

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Whether they were ice skating, learning about their board positions and the history of BBYO, or just having a meaningful bonding session at a girls' night, the B'nai B'rith Girls of Cornbelt Council had a fun and successful term. As the fall semester ends, the girls are preparing for chapter and council elections, which will be held in February and March. Until then, the girls have many more programs coming up. An international Israel Awareness program will familiarize the girls with Israeli affairs. This program will help them become more aware of the situation in Israel and how it has an effect on our lives as Jews. A Powderpuff Basketball game will be held in March to raise money for books that will be donated to Children's Hospital. Also, a training program for new members is still in full swing. The council is also in the process of publishing a cookbook that will be sold throughout the community as a fundraiser for BBYO. Recipes are still needed to ensure that the cookbook is a success. If there are any favorite family dishes that you would care to share, it would help to make this a successful fundraiser for an area of our community that would heavily benefit. If you are "great in the kitchen," please send us your recipes as soon as possible. They should be addressed to me at: Rebecca Murow, 12911 Lafayette Ave, Omaha, NE 68154. BBYO and the B'nai B'rith Girls are doing amazing things! Although the school year is slowly but surely coming to an end, BBYO is just beginning. Each new year brings more and more teenagers who want to keep this incredible organization alive. So I'chaim to life and to the largest youth-led Jewish organization in the nation.

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WINNING 'OFF' THE COURT by Eddie Kenkel As I walk through the group of elementary school students, each child sticks out his or her hand for me to slap as I go by. I am amazed that, one by one, every single kid does the same thing.

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bad things. Athletes can be positive role models for their community. Besides my love for speaking to the children, I also see the big picture; It is important to give back to my community, I know it is key that I don't sit and watch life pass me by. When I speak to the children, I am giving back to my community. After we get done speaking, we do a demonstration of our basketball skills. The players who can dunk get to show off and the shorter guys display their shooting skills. The kids wildly applaud and yell as each player makos a sliol or lay up. A;s 1 leave the gymnasium, the children once again reach out to slap my hand. A teacher comes up and says, "Thank you for coming and talking to the kids," "No-thank you" I reply, because being a role model benefits me more than they will ever know. Eddie la a senior at Abraham Lincoln In Council Bluffs and a member of Tempi* Israel.

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Faith-Based Funding: Misbmgms Imagine that a year from now, Columbian Elementary School (just down the hill from the JCC) offers an afterschool program for those children whose parents don't come home until five o'clock. And imagine that the kids have two choices: they can go to an "Arts and Music" program at St. Roberts Catholic Church, or to a "Sports and Swimming" program at the JCC. Imagine that these two programs are funded by President Bush's new proposal for "Faith-Based Funding of Social Services." Is this a problem? Does it violate the Constitution, or is it a good use of government money? Do you agree with the President when he says. "Compassion is the work of a nation, not just a government?" On one hand, imagine that the two programs are well run, lots of fun, full of great activities, with no religious flavor at all. Sounds okay, right? On the other hand, what if all kids, regardless of religion, had to sit through Mincha before swimming and had to wait for Hamotzi before eating a snack? Or what if the only two options for art projects were pictures showing Jesus with lambs and lions, or Baby Jesus in the manger, and those kids had to thank Jesus for the snack they were about to eat? When 1 first heard about the Bush plan, I thought it was okay. But I hope that when the government gives money to

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10.1 won't have to wear a watch cuz I'd just call 342-TIME (ha-ha, joke), but the phone I want tells the time. 11. If you want me for lunch, you can just call. 12. If I'm babysitting and we are in the park or outside, I can call you for help. 13.1 just really want one. 14. It will make me more responsible. 15,1 can keep in touch with you, and I won't have any excuses for not calling. 16. If I'm at a party and it's really bad, I can cali you to come get me. 17. When I go to Sweetstock (if I go again) or something like that, I can get in touch with people, like if Hayley had another cell phone. 18,1 would be really careful with it. 19. The phone I want is pretty, 20. If I'm outside and hurt myself, I can call you, or an ambulance for that matter. 2 1 . I won't just use it to talk to my friends about random stuff. It would ONLY be important stuff, like if we wanted to meet or something. 22. If I'm at the mall and you guys decide to go out, or you can't come to get me, you can call and tell me! After carefully reading it and talking their "grown-up" talk, they told me I could get one! So, to conclude, taking the more grown-up approach can get you what you want, but I can't guarantee it will ALWAYS work! St0ph Is freshman at Millsrel North and a memtm of Temple Israel.

Omaha NCSY'ara shared an evening of fun with other teens from Kansas City, Des Moines, St. Louis, Chicago and Minneapolis over Memorial Day weekend at the Midwest Region Spring Conclave in Camp Chi, Wl. Festive Shabbos meals, intense learning discussions and making new friends tilted live days of a great Jewish experience. Photo by Daniel Davidson Daniel Is a freshman at Burke, a member of NCSYand Beth Israel Synagogue.

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JERUSALEM (JTA) ~ The following is a timeline of key dates in the life of Ariel Sharon: 1928 - Born Ariel Sheinerman in Kfar Malal, near Tel Aviv. 1942-48 - Member of the Haganah, the Jewish fighting force in prestate Israel. 1948 — Wounded while serving as an infantry commander in Israel's War of Independence. 1952-53 — Studies history and Oriental studies at Hebrew University. 1953 — Pounder and commander of the "Unit 101" anti-terror force, which carries out retaliatory raids against Arab terrorists. 1954-57 -- Commander of a paratroop brigade that captures the strategic Mitla Pass during the 1956 Sinai War with Egypt. 1957 - Attends Camberley Staff College in Great Britain. 1958-62 - Studies law at Tel Aviv University. 1964-65 - Israel Defense Force chief of staff Yitzhak Rabin appoints him to be chief of staff for the Northern Command. 1967 - During the Six-Day War, commands an armored division in the Sinai Desert and directs a battle that successfully recaptures the Mitlu Pass and the corridor to the Suez Canal, 1969-73 -- Heady the IDF's Southern Command. After August 1970, focuses on fighting Palestinian terrorism in the Gaza Strip. 1973 •— Retires from the military to pursue political career, and works at establishing the Likud Party. With outbreak of Yom Kippur War, returns to active military service to command an armored division that crosses the Suez Canal. 1973-74 - Elected to Israel's eighth Knesset, under the Likud banner. 1974 — Proposes that Israel negotiate with Palestinians toward the establishment of a Palestinian state in Jordan. 1975-76 - Appointed special defense adviser to Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, 1976 -v Forms the Shlomzion Party. The party wins two Knesset seats, but soon merges into the Likud. 1977-81 - Minister for agriculture and chairman of a ministerial committee for settlement under Prime Minister Menachem Begin, Considered a patron of the Gush Emunim settlement movement, Sharon advocates establishing a network of Jewish settlements.

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1981-83— Appointed minister of defense by Begin. April 1982 — Carries out last phase' of Israeli evacuation from northern Sinai as part of peace agreement with Egypt. 1982 — Under Sharon's command, Israel invades Lebanon, code-named Operation Peace for the Galilee. 1983-84 — Resigns as defense minister but remains as minister without portfolio after a government commission finds Sharon indirectly responsible for the September 1982 massacre of Palestinians at the Sabra and Shatila refugee camps by Lebanese Christians, 1984 - Files a libel suit against Time magazine over article on his role in the Lebanon war. A New York jury eventually rules that the article was defamatory, but did not have malicious intent, 1984-90 - Minister for industry and trad©.in national unity government. 1990-92 — Named minister for construction and housing in a Likud-based government formed by Yitzhak Shamir. Continues to encourage development of settlements in territories and oversees vast construction effort to create housing for massive wave of immigration from former Soviet Union, 1991— ObjectstoMadrid peace conference under Shamir. 1996 - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu creates national infrastructure portfolio for Sharon in new Likud-led government, 1998 - Becomes foreign minister following resignation of David Levy; helps negotiate Wye River accord. 1999 - Netanyahu resigns as Likud Party leader and appoints Sharon as caretaker. Sharon later wins the position outright in a party vote. July 2000 ~ Prime Minister Ehud Barak is left without a parliamentary majority when the Shas, National Religious Party and Yisrael Ba'Aliyah parties leave the government over the Camp David summit, Sept. 28, 2000 - Palestinian riots erupt following Sharon's visit to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem (though Palestinian radio had been calling for a new intifada all summer). December 2000 - Barak's resignation forces new elections for prime minister. Sharon becomes the Likud Party candidate. Sharon is widowed and has two sons.

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