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February 8, 2002
NEXT MONTH: JEWS IN SPORTS: OMAHA HOSTS THE2002 MACCABI GAMES
Feisty Figure Skater Sastia Cohen Heads off to the Olympics by CARIN DAVIS The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles
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LOS ANGELES--"Joey likes Rachel!" In Aliso Viejo's Ice Chalet snack bar, six typical teens squeal about Friends and lace their skates. Among them, an eye-catching brunette balances against a table and lifts her left foot to meet her back. The banner above the skate rental booth, constructed with orange paper and Scotch tape, reads: "Congratulations! Sasha Cohen, 2002 Silver Medalist, you're goin' to the Olympics!" The flexible brunette? Not just a typical teenager. Sasha Cohen, 17, will be one of three women figure skaters to represent the United States in the 2002 Winter Olympics. The sassy Aliso Niguel High School senior overcame a debilitating injury and will travel to Salt Lake City in February to fulfill her Olympic dream. "I'm looking forward to everything: opening and closing ceremonies, staying in the village, hopefully skating my best and winning the medal," Cohen says, glossing her lips with a pink wand. Fan mail covers the snack counter, and a pintsize girl asks Cohen to autograph her skate. The Orange County teen seems unfazed by her new celebrity status. "It's exciting and fun, but it's not reality. I'm enjoying it now, but when it's not here, that's OK, too," Cohen says, fidgeting with the zipper on her rhinestoned black hood. In fact, Cohen seems more excited about her upcoming Winter Formal and her kitten, Mia, than the media attention. The 5-foot-l, 94-pound bundle of energy and radiance did not become a bat mitzvah, but always wears a gold medallion around her neck. She even wears this gift from her grandmother's friend during competition. "The front is an astrological map for my birthday, and the back is my lucky star," Cohen told The Journal. The star is a Star of David. Her parents, Roger, an international business consultant and lawyer, and Gelina, are members of Shir Ha-Ma'alot, a Reform congregation, and her 13-year-old sister, N a t a s h a , attends Tarbut VTorah Community Day School in Irvine.
NEW YORK (JTA) -- The following Jewish athletes are expected to compete at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, which begin today: • Alexei Beletski and Natalia Gudina, Israel (figure skating); • Galit Chait and Sergei Sakhnovsky, Israel (figure skating); 8 Sasha Cohen, United States (figure skating); ® Olga Danilov, Israel (short-term speed skating); • Sara DeCosta, United States (hockey) • Irina Slutskaya, Russia (figure skating); • Dan Weinstein, United States (shorttrack speed skating). Source: www.jewishsports.com, Her journey to the Olympics is not a typical "Go For the Gold" story, either. Last year, she discovered a stress fracture in a vertebrae and was forced to withdraw from the 2001 Nationals and miss the skating season.Isolated from competition, the strong-willed Cohen held fast to her Olympic dream. "I had to keep in mind what my goals were and the steps to get there. I took every day one at a time and looked to where my dreams were," Cohen recalls, her Snow White complexion blushing. She underwent extensive physical therapy and changed (Continued on page 8)
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Rabbi Arnold Resnicoff Combines Military and Ministry by OZZIE NOGG
can pursue peace without being a "Faith and Force: Religion, War pacifist in the same way you can and Peace" will be Rabbi Arnold believe t h a t you need a military Resnicoff s topic during Beth El without being militaristic. I think Synagogue's Dr. Leon Fellman both extremes are to be avoided." Scholar-in-Residence weekend, Feb. Resnicoff also believes that, ulti23 and 24. Rabbi Resnicoff has worn mately, the responsibility for peace both a Navy uniform and a kippah. lies outside the military and that it He has also been described as a man is the duty of religious leaders to in whom both a lion and a lamb live work toward conflict resolution and side by side. reconciliation. Recently retired after 28 years of "According to Jewish tradition, active duty, the former Navy there is within each person not just Chaplain for the U.S. European a potential but a thirst and yearning Command in Europe, most of Africa and parts of the Mideast, now serves Rabbi Arnold Resnicoff both for good and evil. The role of as the new National Director of inter-religious our faith is to strengthen the yearning for good and affairs for the American Jewish Committee. The to harness the temptation to do evil," he said. (Continued on page 9) mission of the organization includes strengthening the basic principles of pluralism around the world. In an interview published this past December in INSIDE: the St. Petersburg Times, Rabbi Resnicoff spoke about the seeming contradictions of his two vocations. Stressing his belief that war and peace are not black-and-white issues, Rabbi Resnicoff expressed his hope that the time will come when there will be no more violence and the military will no longer be needed. "I am someone who dreams of peace and believes in peace," he said. "It is important to say that you
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More than 200 children joined the 2002 Kids' Super Sunday event at the Jewish Community Center last Sunday. This celebration of tzedakah, sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Omaha, raised more than $400 towards the Federation's Annual Campaign,
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Young Jewish Leaders to Gather In Nation's Capital by JEWISH PRESS News Service
Nearly 2,000 young Jewish leaders from across the country will converge in Washington for three days, Feb. 10-12, to hear from top American, Israeli and Jewish political, media and community figures. It's an opportunity to meet other actively involved young Jews from throughout the country; to meet and discuss critical issues with their senators and representatives on Capitol Hill; and to learn about the Jewish world and their place in it. Among the group will be nearly a dozen from Omaha: Joel Alperson, Forrest Krutter, Sally Zipursky, David Gilinsky, Katherine Finnegan, Brad Green, Jake Slosburg, Beth Cohen, Harry Berman and Sharon Eirshenbaum. Susie Noddle of New York City will also join the Omahans. Some of the speakers include Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-SD); Senator and Former Vice-presidential nominee Joseph Iieberman (D-CT); comedian Richard Lewis; Dalia Rabin-Pelossof, Israeli Deputy Defense Minister; Omri Sharon, son of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon; Rabbi Michael Melchior, Israeli Deputy Foreign .Minister; Dr. Deborah Lipstadt, Professor at Emory University; Martin Indyk, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel; Cokie Roberts, ABC News; Olympic Gold Medalist Lenny Krayzelberg; and David Ivry, Ambassador of Israel to the United States.
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Iliiiliiii The /tea/Truth About the Middle East The most recent example of distortion of the truth in the media about the Middle East came when the Israel Defense Force demolished a group of homes in Gaza last month. The majority of the reports in the press and on television alleged that more than 50 homes had been destroyed and some 500 Palestinians left homeless. Even Harold Andersen of the Omaha World-Herald believed it. Now, here's the real story. The Independent Media Review and Analysis (IMRA) reported, "Homes in Rafah, demolished on Jan. 10, had been empty for months before the army's bulldozers toppled them, according to an IDF investigation headed by Southern Commander Major General Doron Almog...The IDF established that the (21) houses were abandoned, Almog said, by reviewing the results of observation patrols conducted during weeks before the demolition operation, interviews with forces in the field, and aerial photographs shot not long before the bulldozers reached the site. Almog stated that about half of the structures which were demolished lacked rooftops...'From a military standpoint, the need to carry out this operation was clear,' Major General Almog declared. The presence of underground tunnels used for arms smuggling in the area where the homes were destroyed made the operation imperative, he explained." According to other published reports, Palestinians came in after the homes were bulldozed, to scatter clothing and food, and make it appear
as though the dwellings were occupied. That's a far cry from what the Western media reported. Just the latest example of Palestinian manipulation and the gullibility of the West. If you really want to be informed about the Middle East, add these four books to your library (and read them): • From Time Immemorial by Joan Peters, a comprehensive history of the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians; • Saddam Hussein & the Crisis in the Gulf by Laurie Mylroie (a fellow of the American Enterprise Institute and frequent contributor to the Wall Street Journal) and Judith Rubin of The New York Times; • Mylroie's latest book, Study of Revenge: The First World Trade Center Attack & Saddam Hussein's War Against America, and finally, • What Went Wrong with Islam?, a new book by historian Bernard Lewis, excerpted in a recent issue of The Atlantic Monthly. In addition, consider subscribing to IMRA, a free service which provides reports directly from the Israeli government as well as translations of both the Hebrew and Arabic press. For free daily digest subscription, send, your e-mail address to them: imra-digest-subscribe@imra.org.il. Another useful service is Honest Reporting, founded by a group of individuals affiliated with neither the right nor the left, interested in ensuring that Israel receives fair coverage in the media. To subscribe, send a blank e-mail to: mailto: join-honestreporting@titan.sparklist.coni.
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William Jefferson Clinton received an honorary degree from Tel Aviv University, and came to town recently. He visited the graves of Yitzhak and Leah Rabin; laid a memorial wreath at the site of a terrorist attack on Ben Yehuda Street; met with the usual government people; and spoke at an economic conference. He did all of this in less than two days. For most Israelis, this was sort of a "ho-hum" event. We are glad he helped TAU raise a bushelful of money; we deeply appreciate what is truly a gut attachment to Israel; and we are happy he put the onus on Yasser Arafat for the failure of Camp David and the ensuing violence. But events have moved far beyond Clinton's feelgood homilies. There is little doubt that he has a deep and sincere friendship for Israel and the Jewish people. We all remember his moving eulogy at the grave of Yitzhak Rabin, and his thoughtful and compassionate appearance before 1600 high school students immediately following the funeral. And the image of a beaming Bill Clinton forcing the handshake between Rabin and Arafat on the White House lawn is an enduring symbol of a happier time. But we do not need a kind of locker-room, halftime pep talk, telling us not to give up on the possiit"
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bility of peace. Clinton sounded a bit like Knute Rockne telling his players to "get one for the Gipper." I do not think Israelis have given up on the possibility of achieving peace. While a mood of pessimism hangs heavy over the country, there is no feeling that all of this will never end. What has changed, and changed dramatically, is our perception of the best mechanism for achieving "peace in our time." There is widespread acceptance at the moment of the need to go into the Palestinian towns and villages to root out terrorist cells. Israel and Sharon have a very different strategy from what was employed in Lebanon. There, we invaded and we stayed and stayed and stayed. Our incursions into the West Bank and Gaza are "in-and-out" operations. They are designed to discover and arrest as many terrorists as can be found and to impress upon Arafat the reality of Israel's power. In Afghanistan, America demonstrated that terror must first be destroyed and the nation-building can start. The same holds true for the Palestinians. Once the terrorist infrastructure is demolished, negotiations leading to an honorable and just peace accord can be resumed. George Bush has belatedly come to understand this; Bill Clinton seems not yet
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Added Urgency to Interfaith Talks Following Sept. 11 Terror Attacks by RUTH E. GRUBER
ASSISI, Italy (JTA)--Events like the recent interfaith peace day organized by the Vatican—and the interfaith programming that will accompany the World Economic Forum last week in New York-are increasingly important in a world threatened by religious extremism, leading rabbis say. "After Sept. 11, it is more important than ever that religion be seen as potentially part of the solution rather than the problem," said David Rosen, the American Jewish Committee's international director for inter-religious affairs. Rosen was one of about 200 rabbis, imams, priests and patriarchs from a dozen world faiths who converged last month on Assisi, the central Italian town where St. Francis was born, for a "Day of Prayer for Peace in the World." He also attended religious programming alongside the World Economic Forum in New York instead of its customary location in Davos, Switzerland. "Especially seeing and hearing about Muslim leaders embracing Jewish and Christian leaders, and pledging themselves to peace and refuting the violent abuse of religion, sends a powerful message against stereotyping and hostile prejudice," Rosen told JTA about the Assisi event. Such prejudice and stereotyping, he said, is "what compounds, if not nurtures, the violence in the first place." Participants in Assisi were responding to an urgent invitation from Pope John Paul II in the wake of the Sept. 11 terror attacks on New York and Washington and the ensuing war in Afghanistan. The aim was to hammer home the message that religion must never be used as an excuse for violence, war or terrorism. Participants concluded their day of prayer, reflection and meditation with a joint declaration proclaiming a "firm conviction that violence and terrorism are incompatible with the authentic spirit of religion." They committed themselves "to doing everything possible to eliminate the root causes of terrorism" and also committed themselves to the principles of dialogue and forgiveness. Rabbi Arthur Schneier of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation said it was important that this message was sent out by representatives of so many different faiths--not just Christianity, Judaism and Islam, but also Buddhism, Shintoism and other Asian and African religious. "Symbolism is a very important means of communication," Schneier told JTA. "Leaders of many religions took part, not just the 'Children of Abraham.' This conveyed a sense of the common destiny of mankind. "We need to energize and mobilize religious leaders to make clear that religion should not be fuel for violence," he said. The fallout from Sept. 11 also led to an expansion of religious programming at the World Economic Forum. Last year was the first time that some dozen religious leaders were invited for interreligious discussion alongside the economic talks. This year there were about 40 religious leaders, who were integrated
throughout the program and charged with forming a permanent religious council under the auspices of the World Economic Forum. In establishing the council, the economic forum intends to strengthen inter-religious ties and offer business and political leaders the insight of faith. The meeting signaled a rare meeting involving Israeli rabbis and clerics from Saudi Arabia and Iran, Rosen said. Along with the archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey, and Desmond Tutu, the former archbishop of Capetown, Prince Turki Al-Saud from the Saudi royal family and Ayatollah Mohajerani, director of the International Center for Islamic Civilization in Iran, were slated to join a dialogue with Rabbi Norman Lamm, president of Yeshiva University, and Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, one of Israel's chief rabbis. The meeting is "nothing to sneeze at," Rosen said, but it's "only a first step." Its significance is that the Jewish religious leadership is "seen as part of the solution," he said. The question is how far such solutions extend. Schneier, Rosen and others among the dozen Jewish participants in the Assisi events are veterans of interfaith encounters that often can seem like preaching to the converted, and whose declarations often reach a limited audience of sympathizers. In a formal statement, Israel Singer of the World Jewish Congress reminded the Peace Day gathering in Assisi that "history has shown us that while the world's religious leaders have always spoken of peace, and while their preachers have delivered countless homilies about the peace that is their ultimate goal, the reality has been that, in practice, religions have served to foment scores of horrendous and bloody wars." In this regard, Rosen said he hoped, the Assisi meeting-covered by what the Italian media counted as more than 1000 reporters from around the world-would be different. "The fact that the pope convened the gathering gave it the exposure that it would not have had otherwise," he said. "I know of a number of Muslim leaders who do have goodwill, but are by no means 'converted,'" he said. "The meeting was important to 'move them on,' but it was most important for the public at large." While the Peace Day's impact remains to be seen, Schneier said that in today's changed world, even longtime interfaith activists could derive strength from such high-profile encounters. "Even the converted need reinforcement and strengthening, as there is such a sweep of extremism and fundamentalism that has primarily affected Islam, but also influences other faith communities," he said. "Those of us who believe in live and let live, we need to know that we are not standing alone," he said. "These types of interfaith meetings have been given an added sense of urgency from Sept. 11."
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BAUM/ITPP Dr. Michael and Sara Baum of Columbia, MD, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sonia Elise, to Alan Scott Tipp, son of Dr. Steven and Marilyn Tipp of Omaha. The bride-to-be is a graduate of the University of Maryland at College Park, and will receive a Master's degree in occupational therapy from Towson University WALK-IN, DROP-IN i Members will meet Thursday at the JCC. in December, 2002. Exercise and bingo start at 10 a.m. At 11:15, join us She is the granddaughter of Malwina Moses and for lunch at the JCC Bagel Bin. At noon, the musi- the late Salomon Moses, and the late Irene and cal Moulin Rouge will be shown at the Blumkin Anthony Baum. Home auditorium. Popcorn will be served. For Her fiance is a graduate of the University of transportation, call Maggie Conti at 334-6521. Kansas with a degree in Industrial Design. He is employed as a senior product designer at Big Bang YIDDISH CLUB Products in Baltimore, MD. Lomir Redn Yiddish: Let Us Speak Yiddish will He is the grandson of the late Pearl and Monroe meet on Thursday, 1-3 p.m., at the the JCC. Call Rosenberg and the late Rose and Alvin Tipp. Anne Skolkin for information at 343-1638. A September, 2002, wedding isplanned. VISIONS Let's meet the pioneers on Wednesday, March 6. Join us for a box lunch at 11:30 a.m. (optional), $5.50 per person. At noon, Jeff Kappeler from the Nebraska Humanities will speak. At 1 p.m., a docent from the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society will guide us through the exhibit "Unpacking on the Prairie: Jewish Women in the Upper Midwest." Send reservations to Marilyn Fried, 2821 So. 76th Ave., Omaha, NE 68124. Deadline is Feb. 25. Join us for a Mississippi Cruise on July 22-25. Send reservations to Betty Sanford at 9205 Western St., #127, Omaha, NE 68114. OMAHA CENTER FOR TORAH LEARNING Lunch'n Learn continues with a review of the weekly Torah portion. Join Bob Oberman on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 12-1 p.m. , for a discussion on "Parsha Terumah, Torah: Best Merchandise." Bring a sack lunch; discussion starts at 12:15 p.m. For information about upcoming OCTL programs, call Allan Gonsher at 330-4014 or 558-2767. B'NAI B'RITH BREADBREAKERS UNL Athletic Director Bill Byrne will make his third appearance at Breadbreakers on Wednesday, Feb. 13, noon, at the Park Inn Regency, according to chairman Gary Javitch. Cost for lunch is $9; beverage service only, $2. The program is open to the community. HIDDUSH LEVANAH Celebrate the New Moon and bring two or three of your favorite Jewish jokes to share at Club Purim Comedy Central, emceed by Rini Gonsher, on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2-4 p.m., at the home of Karen Pollak, 1315 So. 155th St. Light refreshments will be served. Hiddush Levanah is sponsored by Jewish Educational and Library Services. For more information, call Elli Greenspoon at 3849890, or Deidre Evans at 551-9005.
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Beth E3 Sock Hop a Bockin' and RolSin' Success by ART GROSSMAN
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A recent gathering was one of contrasts. Its theme was both a welcome and a farewell. The date corresponded with Tu B'Shevat, the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat, referred to as the Birthday of the Trees, or as Jewish Arbor Day. The farewell was a special recognition of Barbara Gottlieb, who left the position of Executive Director of Jewish Senior Services to become the CEO of the Jewish Association of Aging in Pittsburgh. She will supervise three adult day care centers, two assisted living complexes and a skilled nursing home facility. My message of her leave-taking was an analogous comparison between her moving on to that of the life of a tree. In part: "There is a time in the life of a tree it is moved from its original
planting site because it blossoms and grows and requires moving to greater space. During your administration ,you have been like a sheltering oak, working with our elderly folks. "We will miss you. On behalf of the membership, I wish you all good things in life." The discussion group reviewed an article by Rabbi Myer Kripke, appearing in the World-Herald back in August of 2000, responding to the Palestinian self-inflicted refugee problem, which is just as appropriate today as it was then. We welcomed new member Norma Novak, and congratulated Gerald Meyer on moving up to Life Member status. We stood in reverent respect in memory of Charles Monasee and Wallace M. Elkon. Shalom.
Exhibit Opening Draws Crowd Shirley Kulakofsky, left, escorts her mother-in-law, Helen (Honey) Kulakofsky, 101, through "Unpacking on the Prairie" in the JCC Gallery on opening day. The award-winning exhibit of Jewish women pioneers continues to attract individuals and groups of all ages, from pre-schoolers to members of the Young Energetic Seniors. It will remain at the JCC through April 21. For more information or to schedule a docentled tour, call the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society at 334-6441.
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Two New Jewish Journey Groups at Temple Seek SfiStiIi Small Voice" by CLAUDIA SHERMAN Temple Israel Communications Coordinator — » • « — .
"People are accustomed to look at the heavens and wonder what happens there; it would be better if they would look within themselves to see what happens there," taught Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Kotsk. Two new Jewish Journey Groups a t Temple Israel will give group participants the opportunity to look within themselves to grapple with the meaning of God. John Dacey will lead a group on "The Still Small Voice: Wrestling with the Meaning of the Divine in Judaism." Mimi Rogers will facilitate another journey group on "Jewish Meditation," through the use of "Kabbalistic teachings to discover oneself and break down layers of the soul" in search of a quiet place to hear the still small voice. Dacey said he will lead his group as they look at Biblical text, rabbinic understandings, and Jewish theologians. He led a group in the fall on "Man's Search for Meaning." The group explored and searched for meaning at various stages of their lives. "Nine or 10 in the group wanted to continue," he explained. Emphasizing that it's not necessary to have been in the first group to join the second one. Dacey said he will present "a broad-based perspective of how God has been understood through the centuries. People can wrestle with their own understanding of God which evolves through our lifetimes-that's the wonder and beauty of it." This will be the third journey group led by Dacey. He's been involved in informal and formal Judaic studies and pursued graduate work in theology at Creighton University. Currently, he's taking classes in the history of Biblical Israel and medieval Judaism through Spertus College-Institute of Jewish Studies.
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(continued from page 1) •'»•—• .—m.»»Mn^.m,_,.« her training regimen and diet. "I wanted to make sure that when I was back on the ice, I was fit and Dacey's group will meet on Tuesday evenings, ready," Cohen says. March 5, 12, 19, 26, and April 2, 7-8:30 p.m. at Randy Bauer, a Laguna Hills physical therapist Temple Israel. who helped the teen regain strength and flexibiliRogers will guide participants as they grow in ty, admires Cohen's tenacity. "Sasha's greatest spirituality and soul, learn to connect deeply with asset, especially for such a young athlete, is her the Divine, and experience an inner Kabbalah, ability to maintain focus," Bauer says. "After being which refers to Jewish mysticism. In an attempt to away from her sport for so long, she came back to fathom the mysteries of God and Creation, the compete at such a high level." Kabbalists developed a complete philosophic sysHer perseverance paid off. In recent months, she tem during the Middle Ages. has rocked the skating scene. To reestablish her Having previously led two Jewish Journey place among her competitors and rebuild her repuGroups on spirituality, Rogers will teach the new tation with the judges, Cohen skated a heavy fall group how to meditate in a Jewish manner. Jewish schedule. She finished fifth at Skate America, meditation "realizes the deep spiritual practices of fourth at September's Goodwill Games, third at Judaism that are often hidden and that many Jews November's Trophee Lalique in Paris and first in are searching for," she explained. "Jewish medita- the Finlandia Trophy-all stops on Cohen's road to tion focuses on Hebrew words, Kabbalistic con- the 2002 U.S. National Championships. cepts, and on the Divine," Rogers added. But it was this month's Nationals that was the Rogers is completing an internship to earn certifi- key: Held at the Staples Center, the top three cation as a Jewish meditation teacher. The three- women would earn Olympic spots. year program is offered by Chochmat HaLev, an In second place after her elegant short program, independent Jewish meditation center in Berkeley, Cohen secured the silver medal, and her Olympic CA. berth, with her mesmerizing long program. She encouraged "first-time meditators" without Dressed in black, her hair pulled back with a red any experience in meditation, as well as "experi- rose, Cohen electrified the rink with her interpreenced meditators," to attend. Rogers' group will tation of Carmen. meet on Wednesday mornings, February 13, 20 Though she turned a triple-triple combination and 27, March 6, 13, and 20, 10-11:30 a.m. at into a triple-double, she landed six triple jumps Temple. overall. Her skating, which was energetic, fresh Sponsored by the Hermene Zweiback Center for and brimmed with attitude, earned her technical Lifelong Jewish Learning, both these new journey marks ranging from 5.6-5.8, and presentation groups will be small and informal. Sessions begin marks ranging from 5.7-5.9. and end with a moment of prayer in word, song, or Having her hometown Los Angeles crowd heightsilence. There is no fee, no required material or ened Cohen's confidence. "There was an exciting homework for the participants. Adults in the com- vibe because I knew so many people, and everyone munity can register by calling the Temple office at was behind me," she says, eyes widening as she 556-6536. describes the experience.
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lo New Book9 Hadassah Celebrates its HIstory5 Purim Around the Globe
Military and yinistry (Continued from page 1) — — — i One of Resnicoff s goals is to help the Jewish community understand the concerns, sensitivities and dreams of those of other faiths, and to help those of other faiths understand the concerns, sensitivities and dreams of the Jewish community. "It's a two-way street," he said. "I think we all need to begin dialogue by listening. The worst comment to me is that people say, 'It's hopeless. Things can never change."5 Resnicoff s commitment to interfaith dialogue and building relationships among different groups is not new. He has participated in many historic meetings of religious leaders, including the United Nations Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders, and joined with the Dalai- Lama at the Jubillenium Interfaith Conference on World Peace in Tiberias, Israel. Resnicoff attended the World Conference on Religion and Peace in Amman, Jordan, and in March of 2001, he was the only rabbi who joined with Jesse Jackson and other civil rights veterans to commemorate the 36th anniversary of the Selma-toMontgomery march. Resnicoff also lends his expertise to the Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies, a collaboration between Saint Leo University and the American Jewish Committee that promotes understanding and appreciation of Catholic and Jewish traditions through inter-religious dialogue. He held the first interfaith service at the Western Wall in 1983. On the morning of Oct. 11, exactly one month after the terrorist attacks on the United States, Resnicoff gave the keynote address at the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast in Dover, Delaware. The event featured speakers whose common theme explored the idea that America's strength is its faith, made stronger by the diversity of its people. Referring to America's diversity in people, culture and religions, Resnicoff said, "Looking around this room and the different faiths represented, the different colors, backgrounds and heritages and beliefs . . . just coming together like this is a prayer and it is a prayer that is almost unique to America." Resnicoff continued, "Prayers don't need words. Sometimes we pray with our feet, we pray with our tears, we pray with our kindness and we pray with our hearts. Sometimes the prayers within us are without words, but we are never without prayers."
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Resnicoff credits his interest in the — — military to his father, an immigrant by AMY SARA CLARK — — NEW YORK (JTA)--In Uganda, Hadassah's liaison to the Brandeis from the Soviet Union whom he calls Jews celebrate Purim by exchanging University-based research institute. "the most patriotic man" he has ever gift baskets of fish instead of sweets. Reinharz said she became interestmet. Resnicoff s military career began In Tunisia, they light firecrackers and ed in the question of how Purim is celas a line officer in the rivers of the feast on freshly killed lamb. ebrated around the world because at Mekong Delta, followed by assignments the very end of the Purim story, Teenagers of one Azerbaijan comwith Naval Intelligence in Europe. Mordechai sends a letter to Jews in munity used to take the opportunity In 1972, he left active duty to attend 127 provinces with instructions on of the noise made by groggers during Rabbinical School at" the Jewish how to commemorate Purim. Megillah readings to nail the clothing Theological Seminary of America and, of unsuspecting synagogue members "I thought to myself, I t s only because following ordination in 1976, he to the benches. those letters were received and the returned to the Navy as a Chaplain. instructions were carried on and taught These tales are part of compilation Both Resnicoff s grandfather and to the children and their children and of Purim reminiscences published by great-grandfather were rabbis, so his their children that today we do this,'" Hadassah this year as part of its 90th decision to follow in their footsteps was Reinharz said. "So I thought just for the natural. His decision was also motivat- anniversary celebration. fun of it let's see if I can find 127 Jewish The focus on Purim is appropriateed by his friendship with Chaplain communities around the world and see the women's Zionist organization was Luther Westling, an Episcopal priest if they've been carrying out what Esther founded on Purim in 1912 and named with whom Resnicoff served in told them to do. It's not the same 127 for the Hebrew name of Esther, the Vietnam. The two men formed a close communities" as those that received the Purim heroine. Hadassah decided to relationship and Westling became original edict, she added, but it makes publish the compilation, entitled Resnicoff s role model. a good "metaphor for Jewish ritual conEsther's Legacy: Celebrating Purim "He was Christian through and the World, at the suggestion of tinuity." through, and yet had enough around Shulamit Reinharz, Director of the Indeed, continuity is the predominant Christian love to reach out and help Hadassah International Research theme of the book. Just about every me." Indeed, when Resnicoff applied Institute on Jewish Women, which community has a Purim tradition that to JTS, he was told he was the first did the research for the book. includes costume parties, Megillah applicant to the seminary "whose readings and the exchange of shalach The result is a 125-page soft-cover application packet had not had a letmanot-or holiday gift baskets. ter from any rabbi 'telling what a nice volume with 138 testimonies from conEsther's Legacy was compiled as a Jewish boy I was.' Instead, it was a tributors representing 95 countries. letter from an Episcopal priest," The testimonies are short—usually present to Hadassah's members in about a page—and often include pho- honor of its 90th birthday. To become Resnicoff said. tographs or recipes as well as descrip- a member and receive a free copy of His relationship with Westling has tions of how the holiday is celebrated in the book, please call 1-800-664-JOIN. strengthened Resnicoff s belief that a particular corner of the world. If you are already a member and religious faith can serve as a force for would like a complimentary copy of "Those of us who live in large Jewreconciliation. By focusing on interthe book, please call Beth Gaynes ish communities don't always realize faith dialogue, he tries—as he puts itGinsberg, President of the Omaha how difficult or dangerous it is to celeto find an answer to the question: "Is Chapter of Hadassah, at 345-9699, or brate Jewish holidays" in some parts there a way in which religious teachSandy Kohll at 391-5603. ings and values can bring people of the world, said Jane Zolot, together, not tear them apart?" In addition to rabbinic ordination, Rabbi Resnicoff has three Masters degrees, in Jewish Studies, International Relations, and Strategic Studies and National Security Affairs. We can't part the Red Sea. The only Jewish chaplain to graduate from the Naval War College, But we can put your message in Resnicoff was awarded the President's Honor Graduate Award for i•* the Passover Edition of the Jewish Press. outstanding student, and went on to create and teach the first course ever SPECIAL ISSUE taught by a Chaplain at the NWC. Publication Date: March 22, 2002 That course, "Faith and Force: Religion, War, and Peace," compared Ad Deadline: February 27, 2002 and contrasted Jewish, Christian, and Islamic teachings regarding the This year, the theme for our annual Passover role of war on the road to peace. Edition is "Jews In Sports: Omaha Hosts the While at Beth El, Rabbi Resnicoff will serve as the darshan on Shabbat 2002 Maccabi Games." This issue will not only morning, Feb. 23, and will speak at feature great Jewish athletes of Nebraska, but the BELLS Luncheon following serwill also highlight the 2002 Jewish Community vices. He will also speak at a Sunday morning breakfast on Feb.24. Center Maccabi Games. We will introduce more than 75 young Jewish athletes to the community through this issue. WHY NOT DO IT THE
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The following list of names have been compiled: Beth El: Abraham Bengis, Kenneth Bromberg, Paul Drazen, David A. Goldstein, Alexander Katz, and Myer S. Kripke; B e t h I s r a e l : Joseph Friedman, Benjamin Groner, Howard Kutner, Israel Moshowitz, Sydney K. Mossman, Isaac Nadoff, and Mark Urkowitz; Beth H a m e d r o s h Hagodol: Morris Taxon; B'nai J a c o b A n s h e Sholom: M. Goldstein; B'nai Jeshurun: ? Baron, Frederick Braun, Frederick Gohn, ? Ehrlich, ? Fineberg, Leo Franklin, Wolfgang Hamberger, Bob Kaiser, Henry Karp, Gus Lowenstein, David Marx, Israel Mattuc, ? Ogle, Sanford Ragins, Abram Simon, Jacob Singer, ? Starrels, and Ken White; B'nai Israel: Zalman Barbakow, David Brown, Carl Castle, Jacob Cohen, Eli Cooper, Ruth Ehrenstein, Nachum Heller, Allan Kaizer, ? Karzan, Meyer Katzenelson, Chaim Kramer, Louis Leifer, J. Levinson, and Isaac Morgenstern; Kapulier Shul: Tsvi Hirsch (Henry) Grodinsky; Temple Israel: Aryeh Azriel, Stephan F. Barack, N.I. Benson, Sidney H. Brooks, Frederick Cohn, Dan Fink, Leo Franklin, George E. Harfeld, ? Hertzman, Arthur J. Lelyveld, William Rosenau, Alexander Rosenspitz, Lawrence Rubenstein, H. Saft, Lou H. Silberman, Abram Simon, Debbie Stiel; Barry Weinstein, and David H.Wice; Tifereth Israel: Mark Bisman, Nason Goldstein, Ian Jacknis, Harry Jolt, Maurice Pomerantz, Stanley Rosenblum, Ethan Seidel, Joshua Stamfer, Harold Stern, and Morton J. Waldbaum; unkown: David Stern.
The Jews in the Twentieth Century: An Illustrated History by Martin Gilbert, Shocken Books, 2001 Review by AARON LEIBEL, Arts Editor Washington Jewish Week — -
The Scent of Orange Blossoms by Kitty Morse & Danielle Mamane (Ten Speed Press, $24.95) Review by LOIS F R I E D M A N — — — — — — — The background for this book is not only elegant boutiques, villas, culinary tours but historic.."during Spain's Inquisition, Jews were forced to flee the country for more welcoming shores. Many of these refugees landed in Northern Africa, specifically Morocco, and a unique cuisine was born of the marriage of Spanish, Moorish and traditional Jewish culinary influences." A long history is briefly presented and introduces the reader to the evolution of the Sephardic cuisine of Morocco. The Jewish immigrants from Iberia were known as Sephardim, the word is derived from the biblical Sepharad (Spain) of Qbadiah 1:20. As Fez's once thriving Sephardic community has dwindled to a dozen families, the authors' felt the need to honor and preserve the recipes, culture and food of Moroccan Jews. The authors are natives of Morocco and share their memories, photographs, traditions, menus and letters, between daughters and mothers, and more than 75 recipes. The scent of orange blossoms is a welcome scent of spring as is a mint tea made with freshly picked citrus flowers, ambrosia jam or couscous. Pleasing the senses continues in the appreciation of visual appeal..."First, you eat with your eyes." The ancient Hebrew tradition of celebrating life's salient events with a communal meal is stressed. Sharp graphics and color photography emphasize the beauty of the food. The chapters are Basic Ingredients & Methods, Condiments, Appetizers, Soups & Salads, Breads, Main Courses & Side Dishes, Desserts & Preserves, and Beverages. Included are pages describing Rosh H a s h a n a h , Kappara & Yom Kippur, Sukkoth, Pesach, La Mimouna, Shavout, Purim, Hanukkah, Tisha B'Av and Hillula, along with menus. Both the English and Moroccan names are given for each recipe...Shabbat Sesame & Caraway Bread (Khbiza Del Zrarehe), Fresh Fava Bean Salad (Salade de Fevettes), Lemon Granita (Agua Limon), Currant Preserves (Mrouziya), Mint Tea (Atay B'Nahna). Most recipes are for four to six servings. They feature a brief headnote, followed by the list of ingredients and detailed instructions. The ingredients are easily found at the grocery store or at an ethnic market. In case you aren't planning to sign up for Kitty " Morse's annual gastronomic tour of Morocco, which includes "lunch at the Mamane's tree-shaded villa", maybe you could invite a few friends over, set a beautiful table, serve this recipe, and smell the oranges.
WASHINGTON - To Jews, the 20th century seemed at least 500 years long. Those 100 years were so packed with events of vital importance to the Jewish people the pogroms in Russia; the establishment of the Soviet Union; the Holocaust; the re-establishment of the Jewish state, with the great migrations of Jews from Arab countries and their Ethiopian counterparts; the emigration of Soviet Jews; and the coming of age of American Jewry that it is no exaggeration to suggest the 1900s were the most important century for Jews during the past two millennia. Who better to chronicle that story than Sir Martin Gilbert, one of the most renown and prolific historians of the 20th century, who has written extensively on that period (A History of the Twentieth Century: 1900-1933, 1998; A History of the Twentieth Century: 1933-1951, 2000) and on the Holocaust (Holocaust Journey: Travelling in Search of the Past, 1997). In eight chapters and with spirited prose, Gilbert chronicles the highs and lows of that incredible time in a fine reference book. The book ends with a realistic appraisal, noting that Jewish life had survived the Holocaust, anti-Semitism had declined in most places in the world and Israel had made peace with two of its neighbors, Egypt and Jordan, but to the distress of many Jews in Israel and the Diaspora, a ROASTED CHICKEN WITH ORANGE JUICE lasting accommodation with the Palestinians the (POULET ROTT AW J U S D'ORANGE) great desire had so far eluded all efforts. Succulent, slow-roasted chicken is a highlight of But what sets The Jews in the Twentieth Century a Sephardic luncheon cez Canielle. She surrounds apart are its incredible photos. For example, com- her moist, tender bird with either a ring of glistenpassion for her tiny patients shines in the eyes of ing candied carrots or baked figs. registered nurse Hennie Cherrick, an Orthodox 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice Jew, as she works in a neo-natal intensive care 2 chicken bouillon cubes, crumbled unit in Chicago. 1 (4-pound) roasting chicken, The reader can't help but see the happiness on cleaned and patted dry the faces of the Kibbutz Ein Harod members, who Salt and freshly ground black pepper have ridden their horses to the railroad station in Preheat the oven to 325°. In a small bowl, comthe Jezreel Valley in 1934 to greet new arrivals bine the orange juice with the bouillon cubes; whisk from Hitler's Germany; or the dignity of Theodor to dissolve the cubes. Herzl greeting onlookers dressed in formal attire, Place the chicken in a roasting pan and season in front of the synagogue in Basel during the 1903 the cavity with salt and pepper. Spoon half of the Zionist Congress. juice mixture over and into the cavity of the bird. But perhaps the most memorable picture on the Roast, basting occasionally,with the remaining last page of the book an Ethiopian-born woman at juice mixture, until the legs move easily, 2-21/4 a Jerusalem wedding with her son's Ashkenazi hours. wife and mother-in-law. The wonderful pictures Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. make the book's rather high price ($50) seem not Serve the chicken hot with the pan juices on the so exorbitant. (This book is also available in the side. Serves 4.. Kripke Jewish Federation Library.)
February 8, 2002
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Beth El Plans Sisterhood Shabbat by OZZIE NOGG On Saturday, Feb. 16, Beth El Sisterhood will join with other Conservative congregations to observe Sisterhood Shabbat. The service, led entirely by the women of Beth El, will start at 9:30 a.m.; a kiddush luncheon will follow. The Torah portion is "Shabbat Terumah," which describes the instructions God gave Moses regarding the building of the Sanctuary in the wilderness. According to Susie Drazen, Beth El Program Director, "There are wonderful midrashim that describe the Jewish home as a mikdash ma'at-& lit-
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AJC Study Probes Cost of Living Jewishly by JEWISH PRESS News Service
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NEW YORK--The American Jewish Committee released a comprehensive study of the cost, personal and communal, of living Jewishly in the U.S. "Jewish life costs too much for all but the highly motivated," concluded Gerald B. Bubis, Vice-chairman and a fellow at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, who wrote the study, The Cost of Jewish Living: Revisiting Jewish Involvements and Barriers. The full report is available at www.ajc.org. Prof. Bubis said expenses are so high for affiliated and potentially affiliating Jews, and other lures for their money and energy are so potent, that new ways of funding must be explored. The study was funded by the William Petschek National Jewish Family Center of the American Jewish Committee. Dr. Steven Bayme, Director of AJC's Contemporary Jewish Life Department, noted that, "Jews, like other Americans, make choices every day-buying a car, choosing a residence, selecting schooling, taking vacations—and, for many, the question is what Jewish experiences are worth to them when compared with other perfectly desirable items." The cost of Jewish life, including synagogue affiliation, schooling, camps, Federation and other charitable donations, memberships in Jewish Community Centers and communal organizations, can easily total $30-35,000 per family, according to the new AJC study. Outside the Orthodox community, which is overwhelmingly committed to Jewish observance no matter the cost, these forms of Jewish identification are often considered discretionary, Professor Bubis reported. Noting that the median income for Jewish households is about $75-80,000 for families with children, Professor Bubis points out a distinct discrepancy between Jewish leadership and many in the community at large. The gap between most of those who use commu-
nity services and community leaders has probably erature is a living force in the home, whether vacanever been greater. Only 17 percent of board mem- tions include spots of Jewish interest, even choice bers earn less than $100,000 a year; some 52 per of neighborhood, are all part of the picture. "Chiswick points out that few are motivated to cent earn over $200,000.
"Not all Jews fit the upscale economic profile, and the community needs to encourage Jewish choices by making them more affordable," said Dr. Bayme. The American Jewish community has assets of $1 trillion or, in terms of gross domestic product, $480 billion, 8% of the total GDP, according to the new AJC study. The AJC study reviews the work of a number of scholars, including Prof. Bubis, in the decade since the American Jewish Committee published The High Cost of Jewish Living by Aryeh Meir and Lisa Hostein. Citing the work of one such scholar, Bubis noted that "Carmel Chiswick coined the term 'Jewish human capital': the sum of a person's skills, memories, and experiences, including the time devoted to acquiring this capital. "Not everything done to increase Jewish identification need cost billions of dollars," Bubis stated. "There remains the Jews' secret weapon: the family." Jewish human capital is in part the cost incurred in the home, usually by parents directed towards children, when experiencing Jewish life informally. Decisions about whether Jewish music, art and lit-
acquire this capital, because the majority of Jews do not find it attractive," said Bubis. For the future, Bubis wrote, high tech communications and quality media products must be developed and used by the community for outreach and education, "and communication experts must articulate why living Jewish lives to the fullest is worthwhile." While it may be cost that keeps or drives low and middle income Jews away from living Jewishly, other factors, including a perceived lack of institutional and programmatic quality, come into play for the "superrich." Cultivating the "growing pool of multi-millionaires and billionaires" is critical to the future health of the community, the report suggests, while noting ironically t h a t t h e very professionals employed to extol the community to the wealthy are often not paid enough to use its services. Looking ahead, the AJC report said, Jewish educational cost might be aided by a financial instrument similar to State of Israel Bonds. Other funds could be raised by using capital fund drives for more t h a n j u s t t h e buildings being funded. Partnerships between Federations and synagogues can have financial benefits. "Cost, in turn, cannot be separated from goals. At the bottom line, the main reason community leadership wants to expand intensive Jewish experiences, both formal and informal, is fear of ongoing assimilation and intermarriage," Bubis added. In releasing the report, Dr. Bayme noted that AJC is trying to break the communication barrier surrounding affordability and articulate the principle that no individual or family shall be denied access to treasures of Jewish heritage and communal life on the basis of financial cost.
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