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September 21,2Q01
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Even for North American Jews used to thinking about security issues at home-and confronting terrorist acts in Israel—the series of horrific acts that struck Sept 11 eaiae as a devastating, unimaginable blow. "This is surreal. This whole situation seems surreal," said Martin Raffel, the associate director of the Jewish. Council for Public Affairs, whose offices are located in midtown New York, a safe distance from t h e destroyed World Trade Center. Before the initial shock wore off from the hijacked plane attacks on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon near Washington, Israel was offering help, U.S. Jewish groups were reacting with anger and Jewish communities across North America were holding prayer vigils. In a statement of support, solidarity and prayer, the Jewish Federation of Omaha, Centers of Excellence and the synagogues, said, "(We) join with the community, the country and the world in expressing our immense sorrow at the senseless loss of life on Sept. 11. We extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of those lost in this horrific act. "We pray for the recovery of the injured and stand ready to support those seeking physical and emotional healing. We condemn those who act with hate and violence toward innocent people, here at home and abroad, and we recommit ourselves to eradicating terrorism.
"We must always remember.. .if one of us is not safe, none of us are safe." In Israel, more then 400 doctors, nurses, other hospital wcrkers, visitors and patients attended a memorial service on Sept. 12 at the Hadassah Medical Center in the Ein Kerem suburb of Jerusalem. The service for those who lost their* lives* in the day of terror in the U.S. also served as a solidarity rally with the American people The rally was opened with a moment of silence and a chapter from Psalms. Professor Shlomo Mor-Yosefj director general the Hadassah Medical Organization, said; ""We stand with our Hadassah family and the entire American people. We all feel as if the'tragedy that happened in the United States, happened to us here in Jerusalem." Bonnie Iipton, National President of Hadassah, t h e Women's Zionist Organization of America, said she was moved by the feelings of solidarity expressed by Israelis. "Last month, when- 550 delegates of Hadassah were in Israel far our national convention, we vowed that terror would never deter us from our w&rk. The terror in the United S t a t e won't stop us either. Just the opposite,'' she said. Irdnically, t h e Sbarro pizzeria in downtown Jerusalem reopened the day after the terrorist attack on the United States, five weeks after it was gutted by a suicide bomber. {Continued on page 3)
Thousands of Israelis from all walks of life converged on. Rabin Square in Tel Aviv to participate in a solidarity rally with the people of the United States, following the recent terror attacks in New York, Washington and Pittsburgh. The event was organized under the slogan 'you nave a friend'. Many tearful and somber Israelis lit candles of remembrance. The message from Hie rally was clear that terrorism has to be fought wherever it occurs. Photo by ISRANET.
'Door to Dooris a Play AboutUs' Chicago Production is 2002 Women's Campaign Event by PAM MONSKY, Federation Communications Director
I t spoke to me. It's a play about us. person," said Bobbie, "even a better wife or mother. "Three women, three different stages of life, and I That's what I saw in Door to Door, that relationcould relate to each one of them. There's power in ships with the most important females in our lives is at the core of who and what we are." that connection.'1 "You watch these women grow," Ellie added, "and It was more than a year ago that Bobbie Epstein and her daughter-in-law, Ellie, saw a performance realize that, over a lifetime, we have many of the of Door to Door at the UJC Midwest Women's same peaks and valleys. We're all on the same Conference in Chicago, but their impressions of the roller coaster of life, and that sense of universalitycan be a source of play remain vivid and strength. strong. "I refer to the producOn Oct.15, women in tion as 'no-frills,'" Ellie Omaha's Jewish communicontinued. "Its simplicity ty will have their own allows us to focus on the opportunity to experience people and their personal the play's poignant messtories, not what's sage when the Women's around them." Division of the Federation When Door to Door preAnnual Campaign will miered at t h e Victory present Door to Door for Gardens Theater in two shows, 10 a.m. and Chicago, it received acco7 p . m . , a t t h e Jewish lades from critics and Community Center audiences alike. SherRoslyn Alexander, Cheryl Ross Mitchell and Theater. It's a contemporary ^ m Wade star in Door to Door, a play by m&n> whose Beau Jest story about a mother, Playwright James Sherman. r a n for m o r e two daughter and granddaughter being there for each years off-Broadway, is an award-winning playother, leaning on each other, understanding each wright and former writer/actor with Second City. other, struggling together in their relationships-all The featured Chicago actresses are seasoned perof the things today's women go through to get formers with notable credits. Indeed, Door to Door along," Ellie explained. has all the ingredients for a heartwarming and Tve always believed a woman who has the love unique "Jewish" theater experience to share and and loyalty of family, particularly the support of a enjoy. mother, sisters or daughters, is a better, stronger (Continued on page 13}
Rescue and Relief Resources The Omaha Jewish community has professional counselors avaifable to talk with members of the public who fee! isolated or distraught by this incident. To speak with a trained professional from Jewish Family Service, piease call 330-2024. After regular business hours, please cali the pager at 888-9425, and leave a number where you can be reached; your cail will be returned immediately. Donations are being directed to several humanitariarr^aid organizations, based on their immediate needs. With the UJC stamp of approval, you can be assured that your contributions will go where they are needed most. UJC receives nothing from any of these donations and are donating administrative services so that 100% of every dollar will go towards helping the victims of this horrible tragedy. UJC Emergency Relief Fund 111 Eighth Avenue, Suite 11E New York, NY 10011 Make checks payable to "UJC Emergency Relief Fund". Piease note on your check that you are affiliated with the Jewish Federation of Omaha.
The Jewish Federation encooreges si* members of the Jewish community to attend a memorial, this SUNDAY, SEPT, S3, 3 PJbL at Memorial Park, organised by the City of Omaha. The Federation stated thai •*& memorial specifically for the Omaha Jewish community is not appropriate. America is the clear target of the terrorists and we must not separate ourselves the rest of the country at tfci* lime."
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ROSE ONSMAN Services for former Omahan Rose Linsman of by RABBI MAXIMO SHECHET, Denver were held Sept. 11 at Beth El Cemetery. Guest Columnist — - — i — — — She was preceded in death by her husband, Parashat Vayelech. Morris> and son, Arnold. Yes. . . you, Your Royal Highness! She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Our parshah this week, Vayelech, which corre- Lois and Jim Brown of Denver; grandchildren, sponds with Shabbat Shuva this year, is precise Suzy Kolb of Idaho and Peter Brown and Douglas and explicit as to who should be the foremost one Brown, both of Denver; and four great-grandchilto learn, write and teach the populace of Israelites dren. the sacred words of our Holy Torah. Memorials to Shalom Park, 14800 E. Belleview As Moses nears the end of his leadership's reign Dr., Aurora, CO 80015-2258. and earthly journey, he transcribes the entire Torah 13 times, from the very first word, IDAISRAEL "Bereishis", until the last expression, "before the Ida Israel died Sept. 1 in Montreal, Quebec. eyes of all of Israel." He then, personally, proceeds Services were held in Canada. to visit and distribute a Sefer Torah to the elder of She was preceded in death by her husband, each of the 12 tribes of Israel and enshrines the Hyman. 13th Torah in the ark. At the same time, he Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, charges the Levites with the task of the Torah's JoAnn and Mike Blatt; son and daughter-in-law, eternal guardianship, there to serve as the prime Alan and Linda Israel of Montreal; daughter, escort for future generations, to make sure the Beverly Israel of Los Angeles; grandchildren, Scott, authenticity of Cr-d's teachings are followed, lest Heather and Mitch Weiler of Omaha and Robby someone alter a single iota, portray or clone the Israel and Debra Sudan of Montreal. Torah's subject matter out of the divine laws Memorials to L.O.V.E., c/o the Rose Blumkin intended. Jewish Home. The end of the sh 'mitta year, sabbatical year, when all debts are abrogated and the balancing MOLLJQE MEYERS force of the sabbatical year gives equal access to Mollie Meyers of California died July 17 at the everyone to the fields of-Israel, is the time that age of 88. each Jew experiences a sense of equality and oneShe was preceded in death by her husband, ness. This occasion of unity is the fertile ground to Philip. instill the people with the specific essence of the Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Torah's teachings. Maxine and Bill Lambuth and Sandra and Don But, who should teach this great body of Penmoire; a son, Michael Meyers; three grandIsraelites? daughters, Laura, Lisa and Tanya; sister, Fannie Professor M.D. Kasuto, of blessed memory, Roitstein of Las Vegas; sister-in-law, Maxine Roth; remarks that the words used in Deut. 31:12, and two great-grandchildren. "Hakheil et Ha'am, gather the nation," are to be interpreted as a direct command which is specifically aimed at the king or elders of the Israelite PERSONALS nation to physically convene the entire community A heartfelt thank you to my family, friends and at a great assembly pre-discharging the obligation Cantor Berkovits for all their support, gifts, cards of educating the populace. and donations during my recent hospitalization. A None other than the king himself (Babylonian special thanks to the staff at the Rose Blumkin Talmud, Sotah 41a) or, in the absence of the sover- Home for their care and concern while I recuperateign, an elder well-versed in the Torah's doctrines ed there. Rhoda Blatt was summoned to teach every Jewish man, woman and child. This great assembly was preceded by the Most Smiles Start With Another Smile: Well, blasts of trumpets and concluded with the recita- today we are smiling because Andy is home and tion of the Sheva Broches, seven blessings: "Accept recovering from a long hospital stay. Today is a favorably...; We bow...; You chose us from all happy time fqr us as we reflect on all the many nations...; A blessing for the continued existence of prayers, gifts and donations that Andy received the Beis Hamikdosh, the Temple.,.; A blessing for from our friends. We wish to send a special thanks the continuation of kingship ..; A blessing that G-d to Rabbi Drazen, Cantor Berkovitz and Cantor accept the service of the Kohanim, priests, favor- Fettman. Your support for our family has been ably. . ."; and the king's own tefilla, prayer, crown- very generous. Thanks for your kindness. ing the recitations with, "Blessed be he who listens The Nathan Family to prayers." As we find ourselves in the midst of the yamirn nora'im, the interval from Rosh Hashana through ; " CORRECTIONS Yom Kippur, in the evaluation of the past year's The 2002 Omaha JCC Maccabi Games does happenings, with sincerity of repentance and askinclude girls basketball, 16 and under. The ing for blessings throughout the coming year, let us JCC apologizes for the omission of listing this not forget the true purpose of our destiny, as it is sport in a recent flyer. written, "Behold, I am coming to you," G-d told In last week's New Year's issue, Margie Moses (Ex. 19-9), "in a thick cloud, so that the peoAlperson's name was misspelled under the Beth ple may hear when I speak to you, and then they Israel Synagogue Board of Commissioners. The will also believe you forever. You yourselves have seen that I have spoken with you from Heaven." Jewish Press regrets the error. The Jewish Press again states its regret at (Ex. 20:22) not being able to feature more health professionThe Torah, which was given to Moshe Rabbeinu, als in the Jewish community. Our goal was to Moses, our teacher, who came closer to perfection present a diverse issue, featuring newcomers, than any other human being, and established as a retirees, and a sampling of those in various parts certainty through personal experience at Sinai and of health-related occupations. To all our readers, handed over to the elders of generations past, is to we again wish you a happy, healthy - and most be conveyed intact to the elders of future generaof all.— peaceful New Year. tions, to be shared with and by every Jew of any given generation, The Torah is to be learned and taught, revered and lived, and its commandments EARLY DEADLINE NOTJCE fulfilled. Due to the Jewish holidays falling on weekdays May we be inscribed into a good year through this year, the Jewish Press will be closed on Yom participation of returning to G-d, as beseeched by Kippur, Thursday, Sept. 27; Sukkot, Tuesday and Prophet Hosea 12:2, "Return, O Israel, to the Lord Wednesday, Oct. 2-3; and Shemini Azeret and your G-d, for you have stumbled in your iniquity." Sirnchat Torah, Oct. 9-10. May we adhere to the psalmist's hymn, 97:12, Deadlines fo_r upcoming issjujis. ai&. flSCJL as. fpj; "Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous, and extol His lewis.,, fo_r ajrticle_5t pJioifts and ads.: Holy Name." Issue Deadline ShanaTovah. Oct. 5 Tuesday, Sept. 25 Oct. 12 Monday, Oct. 1 Questions? Call 334-6448.
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FRIDAY: Shuhlwt Slnwa, « ii.m. Rabbi Arwh Azriul mul Cantor Wendy Shormel will officiate. Known as the "Sabbath of Return," this Shabbat emphasizes the r e t u r n to those values which enhance life and its meaning. It is an opportunity for families to inti'ospectively examine and evaluate their priorities and direction. The renewal of family emerges from the traditions and creative liturgy of this most sacred Shabbat. The Oneg Shabbat ia sponsored by the Women of Reform Judaism. SATURDAY: Bagels and Sacred Books, 9:3010:15 sum. Please join us as we continue our study of the Yom Kippur liturgy; Services 10:30 a.m. Tashlieh following the service at Elmwood Park. MEMORIAL SERVICES SUNDAY, Sept. 23,1 p.m., Memorial services at Temple Israel Cemetery. SITTER SERVICE Available for Shabbat evening and morning services. Please call the Temple office. YOM KIPPUR WEDNESDAY, Sept. 26; First Service, 8:15 p,m., Second Service, $;30 p.m, . THURSDAY, Sept, 27, Morning Service, 10 a.m., Ethics Panel following; Family Youth Service, 1:302:80 p.m., Young Children's Service, 2s45-3:15 p-m., Afternoon Service, 8;80 p,rn., Healing'Service, 4J15 p,m., Yizkor & Neilah, 5 pjtn. SUKKOT Monday, Oct. lj Family Potluck dinner, 6 p.m.; Family Sorvico, 7iJ$0 p.m. Come decorate the. Sukkuh and share dinner together. Last mime AK, brintf a main dish; L-'A, brine* « vogctnbta or salad. Please, no pork or shellfish. Drinks provided, pleaai' USVP to Tomple by Thurn<loy, Sept. 27. Tuesday, Oct. 2: Hukkot aoi-viee, 10s30 o.m.
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Why Good Will Triumph More than a week has passed since the despicable terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C. Yet the shock and disbelief are still with us. We've lost friends and family members, co-workers, fellow ' Americans and executives from at least six other nations. The pictures of death and destruction will haunt us forever; the stories of heroism and Eves cut short bring tears to our eyes. This was an act of cowardice. In past wars, even surprise attacks, like the one on Pearl Harbor, were known to us and understood the consequences of their actions. The perpetrators of last week's terror have not even had the courage to show their faces and claim responsibility. They hide in caves and behind the skirts of women and children. They do not do this in the name of any God we know, but on behalf of pure, unadultered evil. We've known evil before - Amalek, Haman, Hitler, Stalin. It started even before that with Cain and Esau and Pharaoh. Our Torah tells us that "in every generation a foe will arise and try to destroy us." But they've all failed...and they'll fail this time, too. And this is why...because, as Leonard Pitts, Jr., said so eloquently in his column in last week's Miami Herald, "We are a vast and quarrelsome family, a family rent by racial, social, political and class division, but a family nonetheless." That was evident in the aftermath,
not only in New York City and our nation's capitol, but in here in the Heartland and wherever Americans live, work, play and worship. Jews and Christians, Hindus and Buddhists, and yes, Muslims, men and women, black, white, red and brown, Republicans and Democrats, all knew pain that Tuesday, and now share outrage and anger. We all know the anger must be directed, that we cannot just lash out in revenge, but in a carefully executed plan.
Is it any wonder, that there was no criticism of Israel last week when its tanks rolled into Jenin, home of the most recent suicide bombers? Maybe the Western world, including our own State Department, has finally recognized that the only way to stop a bully is to stand up and fight back. So, we will. And we will triumph. But it won't come tomorrow, and not even come the next day. It will be a long, hard fought battle, costing billions of dollars that in peaceful times would be
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better spent on housing for the poor and medical research. But it is a necessary battle, between good and evil. Again, Leonard Pitts, Jr., "As Americans we . will weep, as Americans we will mourn, and as Americans, we will rise in defense of all that we cherish." As Rabbi Aryeh Azriel has poignantly reminded us, this tragedy did not begin a new year, it ended one that was already bad. So have faith, and know that good will triumph.
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Praying for a Verdict by TEDDY WEINBERGER .
(Editor's note: Teddy Weinberger, son-in-law of Willis Ann andAl Ross, sent us his regular column a week prior to the terrorist attacks on America. Though he had no way of predicting what happened on that fateful Tuesday, the following column somehow takes on new meaning today.) The overarching metaphor of the High Holiday period is the Book of Life. Referring to this metaphor, a key prayer from the High Holiday liturgy says: "On Rosh Hashanah, it is written and on Yom Kippur it is sealed." What is first written and then sealed in this Book of Life is the fate of each and every person? The liturgy enumerates: "Who will pass on and who will be born; who will live and who will die;... who will have comfort and who will be tormented; who will become poor and who will become rich." The prayer concludes with a climactic message: "Repentance, prayer and charity cancel a harsh decree." For the most part, the rest of the- High Holiday liturgy speaks in the first person plural ("We are your people;" "You are our G-d," etc.), but in this prayer the focus is more on each individual and the inexorable process of divine judgment. Many in Israel on this Yom Kippur are hoping for a similar kind of judicial ruling. As we mark the second Yom Kippur of the current intifada, what is quite enervating is the thought that this year will bring nothing new, that nothing will in fact be decided this year to substantially affect "the situation," that there will be no final decree concerning the relationship between Israelis and Palestinians.
It's true there are various cease-fire proposals and various interim-agreement proposals, but no one is speaking about anything final or conclusive. What this means is that for this year and apparently for some years to come, there will be no verdict or resolution in our conflict with the Palestinians — there will only be different phases to an ongoing conflict. The war between the two peoples will continue, with no divine conclusive decree on this Yom Kippur. Such is the thinking, I believe, of many Israelis as we head into Yom Kippur. What this does is to make the Israeli casualties of Arab terror all the more painful. If a soldier falls in a battle while trying to ward off an enemy attack, his or her family can try to take some comfort in knowing that their child died in defense of their country. And if it happens that a person is killed in a terrorist attack that is so cruel and senseless that both sides are led inexorably to end their conflict, then that person's death can also be seen as meaningful and the mourners can take some comfort in that. But what of the death of a 24-year-old kindergarten teacher here, a 19-year-old soldier there, a 47-year-old architect there. It all seems so pointless and meaningless. These deaths are not bringing us closer to agreement with the Palestinians, If we ever reach an agreement, we will all say how, stupid we were, how we could have avoided all these deaths, how we all knew the basic outline of the final agree-
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WASHINGTON -- As he walked toward home, morning, he found himself quivering. Dan Melman'B only thoughts were that he had to get "I've been sitting here off and on sobbing," he said as far away from the Pentagon as possible. Then he last Friday. "It's a strange feeling." wondered why he hadn't said the Sh'ma when he The day America was attacked was a long one for realized his life was in danger that morning. families and friends waiting to learn the fate of Should he say it then, walking home, he won- loved ones. dered. "Is it OK to say the Sh'ma if I don't have a For five hours, "I thought my husband was yarmulke on?" he asked himself, then giving him- dead," said Marlena Thompson of Falls Church, self permission to do so. whose book reviews frequently appear in The Alexandria resident, a software development Washington Jewish Week. contractor, had been in his office, preparing for a From reports, she was certain the plane's impact software demonstration, when he learned that an was near his office and that "somebody had murairplane had hit the World Trade Center. Then, he dered my husband." learned the second tower had been hit. At 1 p.m., she finally heard from her husband, He found a streaming video of the event on the Steven Patrick Thompson, 58, an auditor at the Internet, then heard a loud bang and the lights Pentagon. He came home after 3 p.m., described went out. how he and his colleagues had formed a human "I dove under my desk," Melman, 55, said. "Someone link to make their way through the black smoke grabbed my arm and said, let's get out here."1 and "cried for seven hours." His office was pitch black and he had a hard time Among the many dead whom he knew was a colfinding the doorway. He crawled around amid the league with whom he was supposed to have held a debris until he was able to find a hallway. meeting that day. He*s coped with cancer, a stroke He made his way to the Pentagon's center court, and an autistic daughter, said Marlena Thompson, first wondering how other people he knew were. and in 20 years, she's never seen him so distraught Then he realized, "If two planes went into the As for Marlena Thompson, who noted she's lived World Trade Center, how do we know another in both Israel and Northern Ireland, "I feel like I'm plane won't hit the Pentagon." in somebody else's nightmare." He began his four-mile walk home, stopping first "I know that Jews don't believe in evil incarnate, at his synagogue, Agudas Achim Congregation in but this was evil incarnate," she said. Alexandria, since it was on hit) way and ho was The couple's autistic daughter, 19, asks, "Mommy, tired and thirsty. what's an ovil person1?*" Thompson reported, wonderFrom there, Molmtin culled liin puronta in ing how to answer such a question. Florida; his daughter had already reached him on When. Gilah Goldsmith Lold friendu she was visithis cell phone, ing Israel on n Reform movement mission tins sumHe came, home to Hcorot) of e-mail and phono moB- mer, they told hor it was dangerous. Now, the sngcss from people who wanted to know if he was all Arlington resident wonders if they'd tell her it was right. Thai, cveuing, the synngogue had nn extended dangerous to go to work. Ma'ariv service. The congregation's been wonderful, Goldsmith, a personnel attorney at the Pentagon, he said, with people coming up to him, hugging him WHB on a shuttle bus back to the Pentagon Tuesday and saying how glad they wore to see him. morning of last wook when she learned of tho "Having boon so close to so many people who attack on the World Trade, (tenter. died, I stopped auiwing and urn saying Knddish When she got to her office sometime around 9, everyday," Melman aaitl. sho phoned her daughter and heard "an incredible The first two dnys, ho was numb. By Thursday whomp noise.*
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Henry Monsky Lodge has announced the 16th annual Edward Zorinsky B'nai B'rith Bible Quiz will be held Wednesday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m., at the Jewish community Center. "The quiz's purpose is to encourage Jewish youth to learn about the Bible and their heritage," according to Gary Javitch, lodge President. "It is also to honor the memory of the late Senator Edward Zorinsky, who had a special concern for Jewish young people." Four prizes will be awarded to the finalists. First prize is $500; second, $300; third, $200; fourth, $100. Winners can apply the prize monies toward college tuition, a trip to Israel or an approved Jewish camp or educational program. To add more interest, new prizes have been added; any contestant who answers three questions correctly during the preliminary round will win $10 in cash, awarded at the end of the evening. In addition, the first-place winner will receive $25 in cash, besides the scholarship money. This year's questions cover The Book of Deuteronomy. "Any teenager, regardless of previous Jewish education, who reads the required material, can compete," said Steve Riekes, contest organizer, "The quiz is not hard, Sample questions will be given to contestants during practice sessions." • He added, "Every teenager who enters the contest becomes a winner, because every educated person should be familiar wife the Bible." Riekes particularly noted the work of Gloria Kaslow and Stan Mitchell for their "outstanding help and commitment over the years/ As they have done for the past 16 years, the Omaha synagogues, their youth groups, their schools, and the B'nai B'riUi Youth Organization will assist and participate in the contest, Riekes, u Monsky Lodge trustee, thanked the family of Sen. Zorinsky, the rabbis, educational and youth directors, and the many volunteers from the lodge and the community for their support. The quiz is held in conjunction with Jewish Book Month and the Federation Library. "I know that Henry Monsky Lodge haa always been committed to our youth, and I am pleased to be involved with this program,M said Rachel (Shkolnick) Blum, BBYO Director. Interested high school students in grades nine through 12 can enter the contest by submitting their name, address, telephone number, high, school and grade to: B'nai B'rith, 333 So. 132nd St., Omaha, NE, 68154, or by calling ma at the office, 334-6443, or sending me an e-mail: Icp8tein<8>j«&wishomalia.org. Deadline for registration is Nov. 5. Additional information may be obtained by calling Steve Riekes, 333-8498 or 492-9800.
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The flags a t the JCC stand at half-mast, following ike attack. "All of my friends are accounted for and I write this, I know exactly where both of my parents are. Many New Yorkers haven't known the whereabouts of their family since Tuesday. So where do I find the room to hurt for myself when there are so many others to hurt for? "I allow a place for hurt as slowly I begin to realize; this attack was waged not on New York or Washington but on every single one of us." After the shock wore off and the realization set in that tens of thousands of people were dead and dying beneath tons of rubble, leaders across the world, including Omaha, began, to act. A morning meeting on that fatal day brought together rabbis, agency directors, staff and volunteers to determine the Jewish community's next course of action. In addition to security concerns, Bob Wolfson, Executive Director of the Anti-Defamation League, asked the group assembled about joining with Omaha community leaders for a joint commemoration. "ThAugh we are Jews, we are also Americans," responded Rabbi Howard Kutner of Beth Israel Synagogue, "and now is the time to come together as one community." Community leaders will join the Omaha community at Memorial Park on Sunday, Sept. 23, 3 p.m. The Omaha Symphony is also scheduled to perform. In addition, several prayer services— at Temple Israel and at the Chabad House-were held. At Temple, President Mike Walts tried to provide some consolation to the more than 100 gathered there. "What can be said about the unthinkable?" Dr. Walts asked. "At first, shock 'disbelief I try to rationalize, understand these insane acts. But they are beyond my comprehension. So many innocent lives lost, for nothing. What kind of world are we living in? What kind of world are we leaving to our children? "God, help me to understand. Help me find the strength to carry on, strive to find the path to You, For that journey, as rough and full of pairl and confusion and anguish as it is at this moment, that journey is our only path. Or, at least, some comfort. "Our thoughts? and prayers go out to each and every CHIP who has suffered today. Today's events really pul: things in p«irHjK'<!t.ivu. "I can allow the traj'i'dy thai unfolded this day t-» S»TVC an a n»mimior to all of us, nst a uu'ans of emphiiHiziiif, what truly is iuiportiwL- lift.1 it.a«>!f,"
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Or will their mlerH, who have organizers of the rally, UJO made become a toy m the Stnndn of ciiminal the decision as a result of "the need wtirhi Zioiiisin juid its' acciirs'.ed, of all civilized people to grieve and freak entity, which haw uwurped the begin healing from the horrific land of Palestine and the hmd of the events and in full support of law Arabs, turn the sentimenta of the enforcement and public safety offi- Americana into new terrorist plans cials who are performing their duties against the world in a way that under extreme conditions and emo- serves Zionist-Jewish greed for tional challenges," unlawful funds and innocent blood?" It is not clear if the rally will be Israeli Prime Minister Ariel rescheduled. Sharon called off cease-fire talks The Associated Press protested to planned for Sunday. The prime min~ the Palestinian Authority on Sept, 12 later said th© talks between Foreign about threats a^ainHt a frcelanco Mmiattir Shimon Peres and cameraman who filmed PuhsUnianB Palestinian Authority President celebrating terror attacks in tho Yasser Arafat would begin only after two straight days without any United States. The videogruphor, on asHignment Palestinian attacks against Israel. for Associated Press Television In a 8how of solidarity with the NewH, was summoned to a stranded leaders of the American Palestinian Authority aocurity office Jewish Community, Sallai Meridor, and told that the material must not Chairman of the Jewish Agency for be aired. Calls in the name of the Israel, addressed the group in a speTanzim militia, an armed group cially convened meeting:. Duo to the associated with Yasser Arafat's problems in communications and the Fatah group, warned him he would current state of the aite of the attack be held responsible and made what at tho World Trade Center, the he interpreted an throats on his life. approximately 200 members of the Several Palestinian Authority offi- New York Federation, including the cials spoke to AP in Jerusalem urg- entire leadership of that community ing that the material not bo broad- are still largely unable to confirm the cast. Ahmed Abdel Rahman, Arafat's status of friends and loved ones. Cabinet secretary, said the In comments to lawmakers Palestinian Authority "cannot guar- Sunday, Sharon said that holding antee the life" of the cameraman if talks now with Arafat, before the footage was broadcast. Palestinian violence ceases, would The cameraman then requested give tine Palestinian leader "legitimathat the material not bo aired. In cy as a good guy," light of the danger, APTN has not Arafat said Sunday he is "commitreleased the footage of the rally in ted" to a cease-fire with Israel, but Nablus. did not say whether he would answer AP news stories reported worldwide Israel's latest call for a truce. on the demonstration in Nablus and Sharon aaid Israel would end all milAP distributed still pictures and video itary raids into Palestinian-controlled of similar rallies in east Jerusalem, areas if Arafat declares a truce. Lebanon and elsewhere. An AP still About 1,500 Palestinians marched photographer did not take pictures of last Friday at a rally in the Gaza the Nablus rally after being warned at Strip in which demonstrators carried the scene not to do so. posters of Saudi terror mastermind The protest by AP Chief of Bureau Osama bin Laden. Plainclothes Dan Perry said, "I ask tho assur- Palestinian policemen later detained ances of the Palestinian Authority several journalists and confiscated that you will protect our journalists videos of the event, according to the from threats and attempts at intimi- Jerusalem Post. A group of Islamic militants dation and that no harm would come to our freelance cameraman from dis- arrested by Israeli security forces over the weekend in Ramallah had tribution of the film." In Baghdad on Sept. 12, President planned to carry out attacks during Saddam Hussein commented on "the Rosh Hashanah, according to Prime explosions" in Washington and New Minister Ariel Sharon, Israeli police York, "Regardless of the conflicting aaid the arrest of the Hamas cell dishuman feelings about what hap- proved their previous assessment pened in the United States yester- that last week's terror strikes on the day, the United States reaps the United States would discourage thorns that its rulers have planted in Palestinian terrorists from carrying out attacks against Israel for fear of the world. "The United Status has harvested bad world publicity. 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Nelson Gives Inside Story About Washington by JOAN K. MARCUS
As he understands it, the (Editor's note: this interview remain active in its role as a facilitaAppropriations Committee will soon occurred prior to last Tuesday's ter- tor in the peace process. consider companion legislation. "Israel must make its own decisions rorist acts in New York and Nelson spoke briefly about the IranWashington. Nelson's statements because it alone must live with those Libya Sanctions Act renewed by about U.S. support for Israel and sup- decisions," he asserted. It must be President Bush last month. This hill, port of actions against countries and known that Saddam Hussein's bullywhich Nelson voted for, makes it posorganizations which harbor terrorists ing and defiance "will not be tolerated. sible for the president to impose sancare even more timely.) " "We must also keep a watchful eye tions on foreign companies that invest In an address to B'nai B'rith on the Syrians, too, because they have in the Iranian and Libyan oil and gas Breadbreakers, United States Sena- refused to enter into peace negotiaThis effectively diminishes Iran's tor-Ben Nelson said he is sometimes tions with Israel and they continue to weapons effort. frustrated because it is so hard to get build their military arsenal." Tax Cuts and Syria's political instability also things done in Washington. Prescription Drug Benefits "There are a lot of differences in requires attention and U. S. vigilance Nelson expressed concern that tax Washington," he told the group. "I'll in this region also protects interests cuts would force an invasion of the be honest; I found out there could be at home and abroad from internationMedicare or Social Security surplusmore than one aurprise-and that sur- al terrorism. 4 Sen. Ben Nelson es. "We've got to work together to be prise could be monumental!" "That promise has got to be kept One should never mistake motion sure that any kind of peace effort is weapons of mass destruction." Nelson is a member of the Armed and it's not going to be easy now for action, according to this freshman one that will work, will last and make senator. Such an admonition should sense in the process for all the people Services Committee and has an even because there's a lot of wiggling, reespecially be heeded when examining in the region," he added. Peace in the greater .responsibility to ensure that characterizing and calculating of Middle East is only possible if Israel's words~or motions—are backed up by what was said earlier this year durpolitical action in Washington. legislative action. Soon, the commit- ing the election," he stated. His sug"When I was elected to serve safety is guaranteed. Nebraska in the senate, I wanted to America's vital national security is tee will begin its markup of the FY02 gested that it be watched very carefully. help to ensure action was taken on at stake in the Middle East and we (Fiscal Year, 2002) final budget. The subcommittee of which he is a crucial issues." must be vigilant, since Israel is the "Obviously another important issue So far, in everything from tax cuts only democracy in the region and is a member will meet to review their will be prescription drug benefits for to transportation, he has been able to stable ally in an unstable and often areas of responsibility and to examine seniors," Nelson continued. realize his ambitions. Here in hostile territory; economic and mili- funding requests that are part of the "We're going to be working on it, Nebraska, Nelson was the "chief exec- tary assistance is critical to Israel's U.S.-Israel Cooperative Defense but it's a very delicate thing to balIndustry Program. utive", where he was in a position, security, according to Nelson. ance because we only have enough with his administrative heads, to get Nelson is committed to making sure He added that he will work to see money to start and we'll have to find things done. that the U.S. follows through on the these programs are included in the a way to make it work." Some in In Washington, however "you move commitments that were made at Wye. final budget and and will vote to sup- Washington are not driven by what things cost but by compassion to do from being a decision maker", to being A guarantee of Israeli safety includes port them. The House of Representatives has the right thing. Others look only at a "legislation maker." He was pre- recognition of various threats. pared for change, but wasn't prepared "The U.S. must continue to cooper- overwhelmingly passed the fiscal cost and won't try to find solutions. for everybody else in* the world to ate with Israel on missile defense pro- 2002 Foreign Aid Bill, which includes The only way the prescription plan have control of his time and his grams to protect both countries from some two million dollars in military can work is if it is included as part of schedule. this sort of attack," Nelson asserted. and financial assistance to Israel. the Medicare, according to Nelson. "Whether it's the majority leader, "Also, we must aggressively enforce According to Nelson, this is "extreme- "We need to find a product that will minority leader, committee chair or the Iran Non-Proliferation Act and ly good news." He will support the for- sell and people will buy. If we don't the president, I have to be available send a strong message to nations eign aid package when it is intro- price it so that people will buy it, it when they decide they want to have a assisting Iran in its production of duced in the senate. will just sit on the shelf," he said. hearing," he admitted. Because of the work that he wants Israeli Issues to do, Nelson mingles with everyone. ."V"-'-V •*' •• ft f i Nelson remembers a trade mission This gives him a chance to know ' V *J that he led to Israel in 1992, when he v. • what's really going on and familiarize met with former Prime Minister himself with all issues. Many senaYitzhak Shamir. He has always tors stay over the weekends, but if he believed a strong United Stateshas to stay in Washington on a Israeli bond is beneficial—politically, Saturday morning, it means that he economically and culturally. This is can't be in Nebraska. \ not only, necessary for Israel and for "Ed Zorinsky used to say, 'There are the U.S., but for countries and their too many Republican senators and too people. many Democratic senators—and not That trip strengthened his convicenough United States senators!'" he tion that Israel is committed to the Ben Kutler, center, was honored for 50 years of service to B'nai B'rith. laughed. "One of the best ways to stay peace process. It also renewed his With him are Sheri and Sol Kutler, left, Harriet Kutler, and their son, in touch is to know what's going on in commitment to ensuring that the U.S. Howard Kutler. your own community."
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Men's Campaign Kickoff is a Classic! by PAM MONSKY, Federation Communications Director mm,,**,*, ...m,<,„.„ „„,„
Clockwise fi'om right, Jewish Press Chairmen, past and present: Fred Tichauer, current Jewish Press Committee Chairman, and Lloyd Roitstein, immediate past Jewish Press Committee Chairman, at last week's Men's Campaign Kickoff Classic at Chili Greens; Mark Schwartz, 2001 and 2002 Super Sunday Co-chair (with wife, Kim) visits with Dan Marburg, 2000 Super Sunday Co-chair (with wife, Deb) at the Federation's Men's Campaign Kickoff Classic. Schwartz described the devastat-
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Feast of Booths by R. BERNARD MANN, ©2001 Across 1. Esq. prof. 4. ASHKENAZI BOOTHS! 10. Entertainment providers 14. Mouth, in Metuliah u as a day in June" 15. 16. New currency 17. Presidential nickname 18. ONE OF TWO CARRIED ABOUT CONGREGATION, FEAST OF BOOTHS! 20. Cheers' regular 22. COME BACK, LITTLE SHEBA BOOTH! 23. What the Israelites ate in Sinai, with so much Quail and such 26. Number of weeks, Roman year 27. 21st letter, Hebrew alphabet 28. 1st letter 30. 12 33. Prefix meaning limit or end 36. SHOW OFF, IN PARIS, e.g., A BOOTH! 39. THREE PLANTS, FESTIVAL OF BOOTHS(!) 43. NEW YORKER CARTOONIST BOOTH (!) 44. Moses, forbidden to the Land 45. Erie Canal mule of song 46. Prefix: either inflexible or fierce 48. Neck back 52. Not, in Netanya (with 'necessarily') 55. WHAT THE PEOPLE ARE, AT THE FEAST OF BOOTHS (!) 38. Aaron, to Moses 61. Israelites needed to do this, having escaped the Egyptians 62. WHAT ISRAELITES WERE DOING 40 YEARS,
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Goldstein are capitalizing on the generational theme of Door to Door by asking women in the community to meet at Beth El Synagogue to bake kosher sweets for the receptions. Please contact Cooper at 391-7514, or Goldstein at 391-1050, to reserve a baking time on Sept. 23 or 25. Have your recipe ready so they can purchase your ingredients in advance. If baking isn't your style, Goldstein and Cooper are also requesting copies of photos of the women in your life to use as centerpieces and conversation pieces. Photos are requested by Monday, Oct. 8. For more information about the event or Women's Campaign, please call Kathy Watkins at the Federation offices, 384-6432.
House Party Makes Tzeclakah An Art Form
by LINDA SALTZMAN - — - - - - - * — Creativity, compassion and congeniality will all combine at the x third house party sponsored by tho Jewish Federation of Omaha Woman's Division. "The Art of Tzedakah," presented by Julie Phillips, tukus place in the sukkah at tho Friedel Jewish Academy oti the campus of tho Jewish Community Center on Oct. 4, 10 a.m,-no<m, or 7 p.m.9 p.m. Participants will creute a tzedakah box with crafts and personal items, such (IH photos, names J u I i « r»»J*P« ««« Friedel or other personal memorabilia. s t u d « n t U r i « h Wertheim w o r k Ott ** The boxes make wonderful gifts or
Before Jr. and Sr. NCSYers delivered honeycakes to the residents of the Remington, Beth Israel's youth group members hold chapter elections. New officers include: Co-Presidents, Rachel Katzman and Sierra Gendolman; Vice-president,, Sarah Grossman; and Secretary, Max Marcovitz Rachel Kat/mau will participate in a Leadership Training Seminar at the regional office in Chicago, Sept, 21-23. Jr. and Rr. NCSYers and prospective members are. invited to decorate the nukka at Beth Israel
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USY Hosts Interchapter Event; Kadirrsah Meets by JEWISH PRESS News Service.— Teen members of Omaha BILU USY and Lincoln LUSY will gather together on the weekend of Sept. 29-30 for an interchapter program. Ellie Greenspoon, Beth El Synagogue Youth Director, said the event will combine spirituality and fun. The weekend will kick oft" on Saturday evening with a special Ilnvdaluh service, followed by The Big Dance-featuring music from Golden Oldios to current Top 40 Favorites-to be held in the West Court from 9 p.m.-midnight. Following the dance, the Omaha USY members will host the Lincoln LUSY members at overnights at local homes. The teens will conduct Shacharit services in the Beth El chapel on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 8 a.m. Services will bo followed by a From-Bagels-ToDonuts-To-Juieo Breakfast, and a Sukkah decorating session. According to Greunspoon, "Kadimaniks are invited to participate in decorating the Sukkah and their help will be greatly appreciated." The intorchaptor program will wrap up with a meeting OH tiio upcoming EMTZA Region Kinuua, which BILO USY and LUSY will co-host in Omaha over the ThsmkHtfivinn weekend. Approximately
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450 USYera from around the repon ara oxpected to attend the convention. People who want to sign up for chaperone or other volunteer positions are asked to call Ellie Greenspoon nt 492-8560. BETH EL KADIMA MEETS Pizza bagels and Make-Your-Own-Sundaea brought Beth El KADIMANIKS together on Sept, 13 for the first meeting of 2001-2002. Brian Altaian, USY board member in charge of Kadima, led the discussion of the proposed calendar for the year. KADIMA Kinnua, scheduled for the spring, was the main agenda item. According to Altaian, "KADIMA Kinnua is a wonderful convention to look forward to. The programs are excellent and it's a great time to meet with hundreds of other Kadimaniks. If you haven't signed up for membership, do so now because it will change your life with new friendships and unparalleled leadership." KADIMA, a program for Middle School-age youth, is aponuorcd by United HynuRofjue of OonHervativp .JudniHiu. For RumsUmship information, call Greeimpnon at
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Learn as your Child Learns by ELYCE AZRIEL, Directorjemple Israel Middle/High School One of our goals as Jewish educators in the Prof. Matalon will Middle/High School at Temple Israel is to encourteach courses during age and strengthen students' desire to become the fall and spring active, responsible Jewish adults through a variety semesters, encom) of experiences. We have found the best way to passing the history, achieve that is by modeling and mentoring — our culture and ideas enthusiasm for and commitment to education that make up the shows students that we are serious in reinforcing Judaic Tradition. our own Jewish identity, as well as theirs. The classes are directed toward adult Parents can be role models as well by continuing learners of all backtheir own Jewish education, Therefore, we have grounds and require found targeting adult learning classes to specific only two prerequiaudiences has broadened the base of our audience. sites: curiosity and a We want to reach those "who are not yet part of love of learning. The this student base. For that reason, we are offering, Prof. Guy Matalon second session is a for the first time, "Conversations with Judaism, I and IF, taught by Professor Guy Matalon, at the continuation from the fall, but can be taken withsame time that the Middle/High school are in ses- out having taken the fall class. sion. These "survey" courses offer a full panorama of These classes have been scheduled on Jewish existence from the origins of the 10th centuWednesday, beginning Oct. 3, 6:45-8:15 pan., to ry to the hard politics of modern Israel and celeaccommodate busy schedules and to encourage par- brate the major characters and texts that have ents to attend religious school with their children. shaped this enduring culture. Over the past decade, there has been a marked For more information and to sign up, call Lori growth in adult Jewish learning. This includes the Bennett at 556-6536. . . . number of students, courses, places they're offered, This class has been made possible through The and the types of courses. We are hoping this is the Hermene Zweiback Center for Lifelong Jewish right combination of course and time. Learning.
Melton Mini-School Enrollment Exceeds Expectations by SUSAN PALEY • Melton Mini-School Director•-~»»»~»»«-.I M I»
Jewish Omaha has demonstrated an unprecedented overflow of support for its newest adult Jewish educational opportunity, the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School. This overwhelmingly positive response validates founder Florence Melton's dictum, "If you give Jewish adults a serious opportunity to learn, they thrive on it." "We expected one evening class with 15 students," said Carolyn Novicoff, Jewish Education and Library Services Executive Director (JELS). "We're now running two daytime and two evening classes with a total enrollment to date of 70 students. The absolute maximum we can accommodate this year is 100 people." The Melton Mi n i „ the florence melton School is III Illl adult mini-school t the fastest A Pmjon,l nf Ihfl Hahi»w llnlvtiixlty ol./<misn/nm " growing adult Jewish education program world-wide with schools in 63 cities on four continents. Students, who come from all walks of life, ages and backgrounds, describe the Melton experience as "Transformative; Life-changing; A framework for making sense of my life as a Jew." Involvement in the Melton School positively impacts students' family, synagogue and community connections. Melton statistics show that stugrant requests including: 1) classes, seminars and dents who complete the program feel greater conficamps that focus on sign language, Braille, com- dence in and competence about having meaningful puter instruction, etc., to encourage the child's Jewish familial celebrations, as well as assuming growth and communication; 2) access to cultural positions of higher leadership in their synagogues, and recreational events such as plays, art exhibits community organizations, JCCs and Federations. and ball games; 3) physical equipment not covered Melton is embracing and empowering. Former by insurance such as home emergency systems and Omahan Rabbi Jonathan Rosenbaum, who curautomobile retrofitting; 4) physical equipment for rently serves as President of Gratz College, was in classrooms; and 5) travel expenses for college inter- town last month to speak. He noted Melton's sucviews. cess is due to the fact that "Jews, like the rest of Requests for funds are due by Nov.l at the JFS America, are searching for spirituality," Melton has concurrently arrived on the scene as office on the north side of the Jewish Community Center campus. The office has an outside entrance the best way to translate the attitudes and feelings we all have about being Jewish, into knowledge and that faces east. Application forms are available at the JFS office action. Reservations will be taken until Oct. 1 for or by calling Steve Stiel, JFS Executive Director, at both the day and evening classes, which atari Monday, Oct. 22 from 11 a»m.-l:30 p.m., and 7330-2024. The Glazer Family Endowment is administered 9:30 p.m. Please call me at 334-6560 with questions, by the Foundation of the Jewish Federation of or call JELS Administrator Kathy Hirshman at 3346445 to register or for scholarship information. Omaha,
Requests Due f o r Glazer Fund Grants by CLAUDIA SHERMAN, Foundation Public Relations Coordinator.
Jewish Family Service (JFS) will again consider individual requests for funds up to $500 from the Glazer Family Endowment Fund "to enhance the joy, ease and dignity of life for children who have disabilities." The Glazer Endowment was established in 1999 to help children under age 21, living in Omaha, who have "physical disabilities with emphasis on, but not limited to, hearing impaired children." Not restricted to Jewish children, income from the fund is also available to families and teachers in the secular Omaha community. Teachers employed by the Jewish Federation, or one of its agencies, by the synagogues, as well as those employed in public and private secular schools in the Omaha area, are encouraged to apply for grants. In all cases, an. eligible student should be in attendance. The Glazer Family Endowment agreement, as a guide, describes some examples appropriate for
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September 21,2001
USA Maccabi Rugby Team Shares More Than Spirit with Ethiopian Olsm by JEWISH PRESS News Service-——
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Young Teddy Langer of Irvington, NY, never expected to involve the U.S. Maccabi Rugby Team when he decided to share his Bar Mitzvah with sixth-grader Moshe Asnaku of Be'er Ya'akov, Israel, in the Bar/Bat Mitzvah Twinning Program of the North American Conference on Ethiopian Jewry (NACOEJ). Teddy used his Bar Mitzvah gift money to purchase a number of basketballs, footballs and soccer balls for Mbshe, an avid sports fan, and his classmates at the Rashbi School in Be'er Ya'akov, There was a logistical problem: how to get these balls to the children. The rugby team promptly came to the rescue. Sports competition was not the only activity valued by the U.S. Maccabi Rugby Team. When the 20-man team competed in Israel four years earlier, James Calmas of Boston, Coach of the U.S. it had visited a NACOEJ day camp in Rarala. The Maccabi Rugby Team, visits w i t h t h r e e young Americans had had a memorable experience Ethiopian children attending the NACOEJ with the Ethiopian children and, this year, they day camp. phoned the NACOEJ office in New York to say they eager to learn, and sometimes move to the head of the class. would do it again. The NACOEJ after-school programs -make the The team elected to be among the hundreds of athletes who refused to be deterred by terrorist difference between success and failure for many activities in Israel, and not only joined in the immigrant children. In Israel, a poor elementary Maccabi games, but visited the day camp as school record usually means that a child cannot go on to an academic high school. Instead, the child is promised. In addition to delivering Teddy Lunger's gifts, relegated to vocational training. A good record, on each team member brought a soccer ball to add to the other hand, opens the door to high schools that the permanent supply of sports equipment of the prepare their students for college, For more information about this and other Ethiopian-Israeli children. According to team coach James Calmas of NACOEJ programs in Israel and Ethiopia, write to: Boston, the visitors spent hours playing with the NACOEJ, 132 Nassau Street, Fourth Floor, New youngsters and signing autographs. The day York, NY 10088; phone 212-2336200; fax 212-238campers, both immigrant Ethiopian students and 5243; e-mail: NACOEJ@AOL.COM. their Israeli-born classmates, performed and sang "It was a wonderful afternoon for us all," said Calmas. The summer day camp program combines a half-day of class study with sports and recreation, continuing NACOBJ's regular supplemental education program aimed at bringing Ethiopian-Jewish students' grades up to class level. The American Maccabi Rugby Team, from left, sitting: Steve Bethke Shoshana Ben-Dor, (Boulder, CO), Aaron Manheimor (Chicago, DL), Greg Vamlegrift (Boca director of NACGEJ's Raton, FL), Brad Kleiner (NY, NY), Aaron EHiecm (College Park, MB, m& programs in Israel, Harrington Park, NJ); kneeling} Guy Dofcan (San Diego, CA)» Grfig Stem points out that these (Minneapolis, MN), P e r e Berkowitx (Chicago, I D , C r a i g Levlne extra hours of almost (Weehawken, N J ) , J a c o b L l b ^ r r n a n (Austin, TX), Michael F a i r one-on-one learning (Huntington Beach, CA), Aaron Blatt (Encino, CA), Micah Bronitsky enable immigrant chil- (Eugene, OB and Denver, CO)j standing: Micah Ussy (Providence, BD, dren from illiterate j 0 8 h Henkin (Burlington, VT), Bob P e r l e (NY, NY), Aaron Adoff families to catch up (Nashville, TN, and Buffalo, NY), Sam Enochian (Houston, T3O, I a n with their classmates Teller (Washington, DC, and Boulder, CO), Aaron Davk (Wilmington, remarkably fast. They NO, Josh Kaplan (NY, NY), EU Frankel (Long Beaeh, CA), James Calmas are very bright and (Boston, MA), and Murk Santiago (Chicago, II,).
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The 'Pied Piper of Tzeclakah Plays a Tune We All Can Follow by ELYCE AZRIEL — Literature from the Jewish Danny Siegel, a well-known author, lecturer and poet, Theological Seminary. promises to involve Temple He founded the Ziv Israel and the Jewish comTzedakah Fund, the nonmunity in a fascinating two profit Mitzvafa organisation, days, filled with thought-proin 1981, which has distribvoking, enriching presentauted more than $4.5 million tions ancl dialogue, Oct. 17to worthy individuals and 18. projects. Siegel is also a past recipient of the prestigious His presentations are lively, Covenant Award for Exceppractical and fun. Siege! has tional Jewish Educators. spoken to more than 200 During SiegeFs visit to North American Jewish comOmaha, the following oppormunities, synagogues, JCCs, tunities are open to the comFederations and other communal organizations about munity: tzedakah and Jewish values. * Wednesday, Oct. 17, He is a master at taking the ^"J5F \ " 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Parent/Stumiizvot, commandments, and dent Workshop for grades 7making them into real possi12 at Temple Israel, "To the bilities in our everyday lives. Performance of Mitzvot, There Is No End." Siegel is often called "The • Thursday, Oct. 18, Most Famous Unknown 7:30 a.m.: Men's InspirJewish Poet in America," as Daimy Siegel ational Breakfast at the well as the "Pied Piper of Tzedakah." He is the author of 25 books on such Market Basket in Country-side Plaza, 87th and topics as mitzvah heroes, and practical and person- Pacific, •'How to Solve All the World's Problems by alized tzedakah, and has produced an anthology of Making Just One Phone Call." • Thursday, Oet.18,10-11:30 ajar.: Adult Study 500 selections of Tatmudic quotes about living the Jewish life well called Where Heaven and Earth with the Clergy at Temple, about "Gutsy Torah." Siegel will also lead a workshop for Temple Touch. Through his writings, Siegel inspires us to make the Israel's grade five and sis students and parents B world a better place and open us to our own potential and Family School participants, entitled, l+1=3 and Many Other Mitzvah Principles for a for gemUut chasidim, acts of loving kindness. Meaningful Life: What it's like to be a Pre-Bar/Bat Siegel has a B.S. in Comparative Literature from Mitzvah Student." Columbia University's School of'General Studies For more information, call the office, 555-6536. and Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Hebrew
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