Vol. LXXXI
No. 29
Omaha, NE
16Nisan,5762
March 29,2002
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Omaha and Lincoln Commemorate Holocaus\ David Elcott to Keynote Yorti Hashoah, Guide Leadership Training Program
Nebraska State Holocaust Commemoration Features Noted Theologian
by DIANE AXLER BAUM
by MARCIA KUSHNER, State Chairman
As we move into the third post-Holocaust generation, we must pose some f undam e n t a l questions about the role of the Holocaust in Jewish history and Jewish life, and we must recognize that our fate will depend on how we analyze these questions and draw our conclusions. This is a belief of Dr. David M. David Elcott Elcott, internationally noted scholar, author, lecturer, and organizational consultant. Elcott, who is scheduled to visit Omaha April 8-10 to launch a community-wide program in leadership training, will keynote Omaha's commemoration of Yom Hashoah on April 10, 7:30 pan., at Beth Israel Synagogue. "We are privileged to have a speaker of Dr. Elcott's accomplishments .and dynamism for this important annual event. We decided to observe Yom Hashoah on a Wednesday evening, to offer the
best opportunity for our high-school students to participate," said Julee Katzman, Assistant Director of Federation. Katzman expressed gratitude to the Herbert Goldsten Trust for providing the grant that has enabled the Federation to retain Dr. Elcott. His main responsibility will be to assist with implementation of a comprehensive, 10-month leadership training program initiated by Katzman and Sharon Kirshenbaum, Federation Young Leadership Coordinator. The program will aim, ultimately, to involve men and women across the generations, and representative of all areas of the community, "including the synagogues, the organizations, and, of course, our Federation's centers of excellence," she explained. Elcott's dual roles as program consultant and event speaker send "a great message of collaboration" by the Federation, and especially by Jewish Educational and Library Services (JELS), to meet a wide range of community needs, she added. She also pointed out that Federation executive director Jan Perelraan, after being tremendously impressed with a presentation by Elcott at a major conference for intermediate-size cities, began the efforts to bring him to Omaha. (Continued on page 10)
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Internationally renowned theologian and former Senior Editor of the Christian Century Magazine, Reverend Dr. Martin Marty will be the speaker at the annual Nebraska Holocaust Commemoration in the Nebraska State Capitol Rotunda, Tuesday, April 9, 7:30 p.m. Dr. Marty's speech will focus on "Interfaith After the Holocaust and In the Face of Terrorism." Pastor L e o n Rosenthal of All Saints E L C A Lutheran Church in Lincoln will introduce Dr. Marty. Born in West Point, NE, Dr. Marty was ordained into the ministry in 1952 and ^ „ . __ served for a Reverend Dr. Martin Marty d e c a d e a s fl Lutheran parish pastor before joining the University of Chicago faculty in 1963. Dr. Marty has received 67 honorary doctorates. He is the George B. Caldwell Senior Scholar-inResidence at the Park Ridge Center for the Study of Health, Faith, and Ethics, where he also serves as Editor of Second Opinion. Dr. Marty is a leadby CLAUDIA SHERMAN ing scholar and authority on Protestant issues. Temple Israel Communications CoordinatorThe Holocaust Commemoration is free and the California's Judaic studies program. public is encouraged to attend. Governor Mike Rabbi David Ellenson, Rabbi Ellenson was ordained at HUC- Johanns and Lincoln Mayor Don Wesely will prethe new president of JIR's New York Campus in 1977 and sent remarks, as will Nebraska State Senator Hebrew Union Collegereceived his Ph.D. from Columbia David Landis. Members of the Lincoln Public Jewish Institute of Religion University in 1981. He earned master's Schools Girls choir, under the direction of Sara (HUC-JIR), the Reform degrees from Columbia, HUC-JIR, and Oltman and Jane Herriott, will perform. movement's seminary, will the University of Virginia. His bachelor's The program will feature poetry reading by stupresent topics on the subdegree was awarded by the College of dents in Holocaust studies classes of Lincoln Public ject, "Judaism Resurgent," William and Mary. Schools. In a solemn ceremony, Nebraska suras Temple Israel's next scholar-in-residence. He Having published and lectured exten- vivors of the Holocaust will light candles for the will be in Omaha April 12sively, Rabbi Ellenson's work describes victims. Paul Smith, Southeast High School 14. the writings of Reform, Conservative, teacher who developed Holocaust studies curricula Orthodox, and Reconstructionist leaders will light the candle representing the "Righteous A scholar known for his in Europe, the United States, and Israel Rescuer." Samuel Chuol, recently-arrived work in Jewish religious during the past two centuries. His work Sudanese refugee now living in Lincoln, will light thought, ethics, and modemphasizes .the interplay between the Candle of Hope. ern Jewish history, Rabbi Rabbi David Ellenson The program is sponsored by the Lincoln Jewish religious tradition anff modern Ellenson is a leading scholInterfaith Council, Office of the Governor of society. ar on the evolution of the Jewish community. Nebraska, Office of the Mayor of Lincoln, Jewish Author of three books, co-author of another, and As the eighth president of the 125-year-old Federation of Lincoln, and the Community co-editor of a fifth, Rabbi Ellenson's latest volume Reform institution with its 906 member congregaRelations Committee of the Anti-Defamation is entitled Between Tradition and Culture: The tions, Rabbi Ellenson said that he is aware of the pitfalls and problems of leading the college. But he Dialectics of Jewish Religion and Identity in the League of B'nai B'rith. considers the presidency "an opportunity to do good Modern World. He has also written more than ISO Omaha area survivors who would like to particiarticles and reviews for diverse academic and reli- pate in the Nebraska Holocaust Commemoration for the Jewish people and humankind." Previously, he served as a Fellow at the Institute gious journals and books, and has lectured at at the State Capitol please call me at 402-489-5957. for Advanced Studies as well as a Lady Davis Charles University in Prague, Ben Gurion and Bar Transportation will be arranged. Visiting Professor of the Humanities in the Ilan Universities in Israel, Haverford College, Department of Jewish Thought at Hebrew Harvard, Yale, Brown, and the Jewish Theological INSJDE: University in Jerusalem. He was also a Visiting Seminary. On this, his fourth visit to Omaha, Rabbi Professor at both the Jewish Theological Seminary Monthly Calendar. pages* 6-7 of America, the Conservative seminary, and the Ellenson will deliver the sermon on Friday, April 12, 8 p.m. at Temple on "One Rabbi's Perspective University of California at Los Angeles. Adult Learners at Temple page 9 Additionally, he was the Blaustein Scholar at the on Judaism - A Personal Response to Jewish Faith Jerusalem Pardes Institute for Jewish Studies and in the Modern World." Earlier in the day, he will be Chabad Marks Late Rebbe's Birthday..page 11 a Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in the guest lecturer at Temple's 62nd Annual Rabbi Jerusalem. For 16 years under the auspices of Sidney H. Brooks Institute on Judaism for Clergy. Creighton Launches Genetic Study ...page 12 (Continued on page 10) HUC, he directed the University of Southern
Seminary President Rabbi David-Ellenson to Present ''Judaism Resurgent"
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GOUDIEARON Goldie Aron died at the age of 91. Services were held in Chicago. The Second Day of Passover She was preceded in death by her husband, Now that the Sedarim are under our belts (even though we had to loosen the belts) we ought to Maurice. She is survived by daughters, Phyllis Aron and pause and consider what we are celebrating. It is no secret that spring festivals are older than Sheila Bracken; son and daughter-in-law Charles Pesa__. The Bible gives a feeble attempt at the ety- and Sara Aron; grandchildren, Michael, Kathlene, mology of the word: God "passed over" the Israelite David, Pam, and Laura Bracken; and five greathomes when He was smiting the Mizrim. I leave it grandchildren. to paleolinguists (am I coining a word?) to find the Memorials to the Alzheimer's Association or the meaning of the word. Rose BlumMn Jewish Home. It is obvious that early human beings joyously JACOB MDRVISS welcomed the spring—the green--and then, after a Former Omahan Jacob Mirviss, who lived in | possibly anxious summer, celebrated the fall har- three centuries, died at the age of 103 and was vest. It is the harvest that promised a winter with- buried at Kibbutz Urim in Israel on Feb. 19. out starvation. In our part of the world, or shall I His first job in a long-time career as a Jewish say in our democratic governments, we have for- Community Center worker was at the old 'J1 here gotten what it means to face the bleak winter with- on 20th and Dodge, where he met his wife, Lillian out sufficient food. Both Pesah and Sukkot, i.e., Margolin, who preceded him in death. The couple both spring and fall festivals, are thanksgiving fes- immigrated to Israel in 1967, where he conducted ; tivals. They thank God (or the gods) for the fecun- Shabbat services, acquired a sefer Torah and siddity of the earth. durim and tutored children for their b'nai mitzvah. The wonder of it all! Motzi! From the earth, from He is survived by his two daughters, Judy this mud, our sustenance! and, in our joy, let's go Criden, Kibbutz Kfar Blum, and Carmel Pollack, back to basics, to Matzah, the bread untainted by Kibbutz Urim; nine grandchildren and 22 greathuman manipulation, for man is not only the great grandchildren in Israel and the United States. developer, he is also the great spoiler, the great Nominations Due destroyer. How natural, then, to insist on the simple, the unfermented, the unspoiled, the unleavened, the for "Wall of Fame" unesthetic, the incomplete when we celebrate the and "Outstanding Jewish High bare, narrow escape from starvation! Lo! the earth has vouchsafed life to its two-footed creature. This School Athlete" two-footed creature has a marvelous mind which by STEVE BAUER, JCC Support Staff— grasps the dimensions of this miracle, the chain The "JCC Athletic Wall Of Fame" award recogfrom earth, to food, to life, to understanding, and nizes the achievement of Omaha's Jewish athletes finally to contemplation. who participated in JCC sports programs in their So: contemplate! So: think! Pesah among its youth and went on to make significant contribumany implications, promises life, life and the tions to the Jewish community, the general comopportunities to be human. munity and/or the Jewish Community Center. Achievement criteria include both participation in a t least one JCC sponsored youth sports program and excellence in a varsity sport for a high to Beth El Haimishe Deli Night school or university. by OZZIE NOGG Community service criteria includes: devoted at To, Max! Gimme a Pistol on Whiskey!" least three to five years of service towards the betThat's New York deli-speak for "Gimme a pas- terment of the community. This service is to be trami on rye!" contributed to the JCC and/or the Jewish commuAnd as good as that sounds, pastrami on rye will nity by being active on committees, a volunteer be just one of the choices offered during Beth El leader through a program, acting as chairman on Synagogue's Totally Kosher Deli Night on committees, or promotion of programs. Sunday, April 14, 6-7:30 p.m., right after the Applications for this award will be approved and BILU USY Talent Show which will also be a fea- judged by the JCC Health and Physical Education ture of the event. Committee. A plaque will be added to the "Wall of According to Doris and Nate Shukert, Deli Fame" at the JCC and the recipients will receive a Chairman, "If you prefer, your sandwich can be certificate of recognition. loaded with corned beef, tongue, salami, bologna, The "Outstanding Jewish High School Athlete" turkey, egg salad or tuna salad. And each one award recognizes the achievements of Omaha's comes with pickles, cole slaw, potato salad, kasha, elite Jewish athletes in high school. All particichopped liver, a drink and a cookie. The Bi-carb pants who meet criteria will be honored. you have to supply yourself!" Achievement criteria includes being a Jewish high The kosher deli sandwich dinners cost: tongue: school student in his/her senior year; must have $10; pastrami or corned beef: $8; turkey: $7.50; lettered in a sport at the varsity level. salami or bologna: $7; egg salad or tuna: $5. KidApplications for nominations for the "Wall of sized salami or bologna dinners are also available Fame" and "Outstanding Jewish High School at $5 each. Athlete" may be picked up at Member Services and To reserve your favorite sandwich (or two), must be returned by May 1 to: Mike Noble, Health please call Beth El at 492-8550 by April 1. The and Fitness Supervisor, JCC, 333 So. 132 St., Haimishe Deli is a project of Beth El Men's Club, Omaha, NE 68154; FAX (402) 334-6483; or e-mail Beth El Sisterhood and HAZAK The entire com- mnoble@jewis_io_aa_ta.org. For more informamunity is invited to join in the feast. tion, call Mike Noble at 334-6422. by RABBI MYER S. KRIPKE — — — — — —
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SYNAGOGUES FRIDAY: Shabbat evening service, 8 p.m. Rabbi Aryeh Azriel and Cantor Wendy Shermet will officiate. Rabbi Azriel will give the sermon. The Oneg Shabbat is sponsored by the Women of Reform Judaism. SATURDAY: Matzah and Holy Books, 9 a.m. in the Milder Center, Please join us as we continue our study of Traditional Prayers, Modern Commentaries: The S'hma and Its Blessings; Services in the Sanctuary, 10:30 a.m. SITTER SERVICE Available for Shabbat evening, 8 p.m. service, Saturday mornings when there is a Bar or Bat Mitzvah as well as Sunday mornings, when there is Religious School. Make a reservation with the Temple office. No facilities for infants. Cost is $2 per family. ADULT EDUCATION TUESDAY, April 2, 7-8:30 p.m.: "The Still Small Voice: Wrestling with the Meaning of the Divine in Judaism" with John Dacey. THURSDAY, April 4, Beyond Basic Hebrew, 9:15-10 a.m., Elyce Azriel is the instructor; Adult Study with Cantor Wendy Shermet, 10-11:30 a.m. The focus is on "The Jewish Year Through Music" which will include Shabbat and holiday songs. CONCLUSION OF PASSOVER WEDNESDAY, April 3: Morning Service and Yizkor, 10:30 a.m. TOT SHABBAT FRIDAY, April 5, 7 p.m. A short service of song and prayer, followed by cookies and juice, will be held for toddlers through children in the primary grades and their families. Come enjoy stories and songs with Rabbi Debbie Stiel and Patty Nogg. BAT MITZVAH Jessica Corine Danon, daughter of Veronica and Steve Danon, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah at the morning services on Saturday, April 6.
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Office hours: Monday through Thursday, Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.- 5 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Services are conducted Services conducted by Rabbi Howard Kutner. by Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emil Berkovits. FRIDAY, March 29: Shacharit, 9:30 a.m. (The FRIDAY: Kobbolat Shabbat IArvit I'shabbat, 6 p.m. Shema must be recited by 9:20 a.m.); Kaballat SATURDAY: P'sukei D'Zimrah, followed by Shabbat, 6:30 p.m. The West Minyan is at the Shabbat Shacharit, 9:30 a.m., Kiddush sponsored home of Leon and Dani Shrago, 6:30 p.m. by Beth El; Humash Class with Rabbi Drazen, 6:05 SATURDAY, March 30: Shacharit, 8:45 a.m.; free p.m.; Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah services, 6:35 babysitting from 10 a.m..through the conclusion of p.m., in the Chapel. services; Junior Congregation, 10:30 aon., followed SUNDAY, March 31: Shaharit, 9:30 a.m.; by a special Pesach kiddush sponsored by Sisterhood; Minha-Ma'ariv, 5:30 p.m. Mincha, 6:25p.m.; Havdallah, 7:29 p,m. MONDAY, April 1: Shaharit, 6:45 a.m.; MinhaSUNDAY, March 31: Shacharit, 8:45 a.m.; Ma'ariv, 5:30 p.m. Mincha, 6:35 p.m. TUESDAY, April 2: Shaharit, 6:45 a.m.; MONDAY, April 1: Shacharit, 7 a.m.; Mincha, Minha-Ma'ariv, 6 p.m. 6:35 p.m. Wednesday, April 3: Shaharit, 9:30 a.m.; TUESDAY, April 2: Candlelighting, 6:32 p.m.;Minha-Ma'ariv, 6 p.m. Mincha, 6:35 p.m. THURSDAY, April 4-eighth day: Shaharit WEDNESDAY, April 3: Shacharit, 8:45 a.m.; (Yizkor is said), 9:30 a.m.; Minha-Ma'ariv, 7 pan.; Mincha, 6:35 p.m.; candlelighting no earlier than Passover ends no earlier than 7:15 p.m. 7:35 p.m. CLASSES RESUME THURSDAY, April 4: Final Day of Pesach, Perek Yomi will resume on Sunday, April 7. Shacharit, 8:45 a.m.; Yizkor, 10:30 a.m.; Mincha, Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class, Wednesday, April 10. 6:40 p.m. Havdalah, 7:35 p.m. Chametz should CAFE L'CHAIM not be used before 8:15 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 7 p.m. Gala Cabaret evening with Cantors Herschel and Judy Fox. HAIMISHE DELI Sunday, April 14, 6 p.m. following the USY FRIDAY, March 29: Services, 9 a.m., led by Talent Show. A totally kosher, delicious and fun Rabbi Shechet. deli night. Call Beth El to make your reservations. SATURDAY, March 30: Services, 9 a.m., led by Andrew Greenberg. WEDNESDAY, April 3: Services, 9 a.m., led by Phyllis Hoffinan. THURSDAY, April 4: Services, including Yizkor, 9 a.m., led by Rabbi Shechet. Services are held in the RBJH Herbert Goldsten Chapel. Services conducted by Rabbi Stanley M. Rosenbaum. Minyan on Monday & Thursday, 7:15 a.m. FRIDAY, March 29: Shacharit, 9:30 a.m.; p^ Mincha IKabbalat Shabbat/Ma'ariv, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, Shacharit, 9:30 a.m. TUESDAY, April 2: Mincha IMa'ariv, 7:45 p.m. WEDNESDAY, April 3: Shacharit, 9:30 a.m.; FRIDAY: Services will include an abbreviated Mincha IMa'ariv, 7:45 p.m. seder, 7:30 p.m., followed by a Passover dessert THURSDAY, April 4: Shacharit (including Oneg Shabbat. Yizkor), 9:15 a.m.; Pesach ends approximately 9 p.m.
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Dry Bones
Another Operation Exodus?
EDITORIAL Since the birth of the State of Israel, we've been called upon to resettle Jews during emergencies~in 1956 with Operation Magic Carpet and the airlift of Jews from Yemen to the most recent Operation Solomon and the rescue of Jews from Ethiopia. In between, we rescued and resettled more than one million Jews from the former Soviet Union and other countries behind the Iron Curtain. Under the cover of night, the Israeli Defense Force took more than 25,000 Jews out of Ethiopia in 1991, the only country in the world (take that, Israel-bashers) that rescued blacks during a time of crisis. It appears, once again, that Jews around the world will be called upon to help their mishpacha in Argentina. This once-rich country, home to 200,000 Jews, is on the verge of collapse. Middle-class and upper-middle class Jews have stood by helplessly as inflation has made their savings worthless; their businesses and homes, once attractive investments, have no buyers in sight. This once-proud and self-sufficient community is now poverty-stricken. Argentinian Jews are leaving, if they can afford it and if they can obtain visas, for Spain and the United States. For the ones without any financial resources, there is still one country in the world who will arrange for their free passage and take them in and teach them a new language, help them find an apartment —and that's Israel. But Israel
can't do it alone. This crisis in South America certainly points out the precarious nature of our existence-one day, we're wealthy Argentinian Jews, shop owners, professionals, members of country clubs—the next, we're on an El Al jet to Israel with only two suitcases and the clothes on our backs, arriving at the rate of 125 a month to a country under siege from its so-called peace partner, the Palestinian Authority. The JTA said the number of Jews on welfare doubled in the past year — up to some 18,000 out of a total number of 200,000, according to Nora Blaistein, director of social programs at Tzedaka, a Jewish social services organization. We've been very fortunate in Omaha to see the benefits of the generosity of the members of this Jewish community. One only has to look at the beautiful campus on 132nd Street, the myriad of services and projects, and the ease in which we can host a major program like the 2002 JCC Maccabi Games, to understand how lucky we are. The Jews in Argentina are not so lucky. And it's now our responsibility to share some of our mazal (luck) with them. As we complete Passover this week, let us keep in mind the lessons of this Festival of Freedom, and keep in our hearts the hope that this Jewish community can again rise to the occasion.
Stuck in the Desert by TEDDY WEINBERGER
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Passover is the formative event in Jewish religious memory. With the Exodus, the 12 Israelite tribes become one Jewish people. The Passover Seder is in part designed to awaken a Jew's national consciousness. From the traditional Haggadah's perspective, a seder will be successful if it does indeed enable participants to see themselves as those "who personally went out from Egypt." This theme of the Exodus was used repeatedly by Jewish writers over the millennia to characterize Jewish migration to the Land of Israel. Second Isaiah, for example, the great prophet of the return to Israel after the destruction of the First Temple, says, "A voice rings out: 'Clear in the desert a road for the Lord! Level in the wilderness a highway for our God!'" Knowing of the powerful account of the Exodus in the Pentateuch, it was only natural for Second Isaiah to depict the Jews' trip from Babylon to Israel (toward the end of the sixth century BCE) as going through a desert wilderness. As we take stock on this Passover holiday in Israel, it is obvious to everyone that we are still somewhere in the desert of our national aspirations-we have experienced the Exodus but we are not yet in the Promised Land. Up until this intifada, however, there was a certain excitement and charm to these desert-like conditions (indeed it was possible to forget that we were even in the desert). There are still plenty of
Israelis who can regale you with first-hand accounts of smuggling Jews into Israel in the years before 1948 and of battle stories from the War of Independence. And because many of the leaders back then were young, it is no exaggeration to say that Israel is still being ruled by the generation of its Founding Fathers (Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Foreign Minister Shimon Peres are well into their seventies). This would be like waking up in America to find not George Bush junior and senior on the American political landscape, but John Adams junior and senior. Another charming aspect of life here is the fact that certain craftsmen and tradesmen have been working at their same location since the early days of the State. I sometimes go to a barber in the Rehavia section cf Jerusalem. Josef has been cutting hair at the same store for over 40 years. Over these years he has given haircuts to many famous Israeli politicians, including David Ben-Gurion (though I'm not sure that this is the best of endorsements). Having one's hair cut by Josef feels like going to a barber in America who had once cut George Washington's hair. During our first few years in Israel, therefore, I thought simply: how nice it is that we did not come too late to experience people like Josef, people who were around at the beginning of the State. What's happened over the last 18 months, however, has caused me and most Israelis to see our
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To the Editor: I have always yearned for an excuse to send the Jewish Press an op-ed piece on the use and misuse of Hebrew. Last month's survey (from Jewish Educational and Library Services) gave me the impetus to do so. Hebrew is doubtless an old and honored language of the Jews, with binding ties to Jewish liturgical texts and ideals we all embrace. The individual characters of the alephbet, when transcribed by learned scribes, require great care and time. Even the ancients conversed, not in Hebrew, but in Aramaic. Many Israeli Jews do not converse exclusively in colloquial Hebrew. Children who must learn a Torah portion for their b'nai mitzvah always consider the Hebrew to be the "castor oil" of their training. Even I become vexed when I encounter Hebrew words in the Press, the writer assuming that everyone should know common terms. I don't and I probably speak for a horde of others. Learning a foreign language has its own intrinsic value, requiring academic concentration and endless practice. Becoming adept at translation and understanding the many nuances of each Hebrew word is challenging and, doubtless, has its own rewards. Even those who can pronounce Jewish phrases often lack the specific interpretations. Attendance at a Jewish day school would surely help assuage our failings to become literate in Hebrew, but that privilege can be expensive, and parental desire appears to be lacking. There may be desire on the part of some Jews to resurrect their 2000year-old language, but once again, I believe both the spirit and the flesh are lacking. Dr. Jerome Bleicher To the Editor: Never again, we promised. It's happening all over again and we are doing "nada", nothing, just watching TV and sitting, doing as little as possible for our people, for Israel and our families in Israel. Let's write letters, e-mails, call; let the news and our government face the truth: Arafat and Hamas, are, have been, and will always be terrorists. Let our Christian neighbors know why they can't go to Bethlehem because terrorists took over their sacred town and nothing is being done to stop them. Please organize. Wake up. Never again should we do nothing as we did in Germany. Suzy Rubin. To the Editor: I have been a pacifist my entire life, but am so tired of the sanctimonious attitude of the United States when it comes to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. True, we are all the same, whether we are American or Arab or Israeli or African or any other culture, and of course, peace is what should be striven for...after all, most people are looking for the same thing, which is a safe world in which to raise their children. However, for the U.S. to claim Israel should take the moral high road and sit back to talk peace while terrorists kill Israeli citizens is the ultimate hypocrisy. What was the American position when terrorism reared its ugly head here on our soil? The Israeli response to terrorism is exactly what the U.S.
does when confronted with the reality of terrorist attacks. Terrorism is real and everywhere, whether it is a large scale operation that takes down the pride of New York City or a smaller scale mission, where an individual straps a bomb onto his~or her—person and runs into a place of worship, a school, or a restaurant. Not all Palestinians, nor all Afghanis, nor all Muslims are terrorists, but when terrorism strikes, the only response is to hit back harder. It is a horrible and unfortunate consequence that civilians on all sides will be killed, but try talking peace or the philosophy of Gandhi or the Tao with bin Ladin! The result will be a dead pacifist. Until Arafat can vow to snuff out terrorism, as anyone with any humanity, how can the U.S. call for Israel to merely sit back and do nothing but talk rhetoric about peace? Jill Abrahamson San Francisco, CA To the Editor: Many history books and articles have been written about how much information world leaders had about Nazi's plans. Did they know about all the camps? Ghettos? Mass destruction? Accusations have been made at various governments who had intelligence about Germany's actions, but choose not to react. Pogroms against Jews have always existed. Jewish security was historically based on the whims of kings, queens, and host governments. Today, pogroms have resurfaced. In Israel they are in the guise of suicide bombers. Recently, worldwide, the pogroms have been more traditional; attacks against schools and Jewish institutions. It's the same thing—pogroms, suicide bombers—all carried out in the name of hatred for the Jews. I don't understand why the hatred exists. But today, my concern isn't finding out the why nor discussing solutions. My urgent need is to support my people. Israel needs our support. The Jewish people need to unite. Support Israel now! How? Give to your favorite organizations such as: hospitals (Shaare Zedek, Hadassah and others); Yad Sarah (loans out wheelchairs and other medical equipment); Packages from Home (sends care packages to soldiers at army bases around Israel); baskets to victims in hospitals (a campaign of the Jerusalem Post); Magen David Adorn (ambulances and supplies); toys to children in hospitals; UJC; and Israel Bonds. Or, get on a plane with your families and visit your homeland. My husband, three children and I flew to Israel for Pesach with, some of my husband's 50 family members. We will eat, travel, and spend money. (Even if you don't have immediate family members, all Israelis are our family members) My sister's rabbi encouraged his entire congregation to flood Israel with visitors. Imagine the boost to Israel's confidence if thousands of visitors flew into Ben Gurion everyday. We can't say we don't know what is happening in Israel. So, in 25 years, when my grandchildren (God willing) ask my husband and I what we did for Israel when she suffered daily massacres, I know what we will tell them. Do you? Tammy Abramowitz London, England
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Tea Time at Frieclel VISIONS Visions Board meeting is Friday, April 5, 9:30 a.m. in the RBJH conference room. Meet Wednesday, April 10, 11 a.m. at Signatures restaurant at the Doubletree Hotel downtown for an optional buffet lunch. The cost is $12 per person. Following lunch, members will tour the Omaha World-Herald with Chief Political Reporter David Kotok. Send reservations to Maggie Conti, 323 So. 132 St., Omaha, NE 68154. The deadline is April 3. Discover the Desert Dome at the Henry Doorly Zoo on Wednesday, May 1. Cost is free for zoo members or $7 per person for non-members. Meet at the upper level at 10 a.m. and" join us at the Treetop Restaurant following the tour for lunch on your own. Send reservations to Maggie Conti. Deadline is April 20. Join us for an afternoon in quaint Brownsville, NE, for a performance of Something Wonderful: Richard Rodgers' Centennial of Songs, on Sunday, June 2, departing from the JCC at 1 p.m. Cost is $36 per person. Send reservations to Elaine Feldman, 770 No. 93 St., #2D5, Omaha, NE 68114. Deadline is April 29. Y.E.S., WALK-IN, DROP-IN, YIDDISH CLUB No meetings next week due to Passover.
Rabbi Michael Weisser, spiritual leader of Lincoln's Congregation B'nai Jeshuran, was awarded an honorary doctorate of music from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion's New York Campus. Prior to obtaining his rabbinic ordination, Rabbi Weisser had obtained his cantorial degree from HUC. The Harry A. Koch Co. has named Thomas M. Baker as the Director of its Human Resources and Employment Consulting Division. The Division, which Baker will oversee, was established in 1999 to assist clients with their human resources consulting needs, including the areas of management/executive search,
OMAHA CENTER FOR TORAH LEARNING There is no Lunch 'n Learn on Wednesday, April 3, due to Passover Yom Tov, but will resume Wednesday, April 10, noon at the Kripke Federation Library. Bring a sack lunch and Bob Oberman will lead a discussion of the weekly Torah portion. For more information about OCTL programs, call Allan Gonsher, 558-2767 or 330-4014. BTsTAI B'RITH BREADBREAKERS
There will be no Breadbreakers lunch meeting Wednesday, April 3, due to the Passover Yom Tov. Breadbreakers resumes on Wednesday, April 10, noon at the Park Inn Regency, when Omaha World-Herald columnist Rainbow Rowell will speak. Lunch is $9; beverage service only is $2. The program is open to the community. NEBRASKA JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCEEiY Kevee Kirshenbaum, a long-time supporter and member if NJHS, has been named Membership Chairman. "All you have to do is walk down the halls of the 'J1 to see what the Society has to offer," he said. "The Historical Society has had some tremendous exhibits and will continue their work with your support." For information about various membership categories, contact the NJHS at 3346441 or 334-6442 or via e-mail: njhs^jewishomaha.org.
Students in Friedel's Beersheva Class set the tone for starting their social studies unit on England by dressing up as British characters and serving High Tea. During the unit, they will work on mapping activities, become familiar with England and "tour the major sites of London from a double-decker bus," said teacher Barbara Sather, second from left. Seated around the table with her are, clockwise, Taylor Elberson, Jenna Gerber, Lilly Phillips, Alena Senik, Uriah Wertheim and Barbara Jones, a visitor from England.
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Just about any day of the week—and any hour of the day—adults are learning at Temple Israel with the clergy, other staff members, and other instructors. Approximately 100 adults are enrolled in Temple adult education courses. In addition to these classes, adults are Judith Marburg attending scholar-in-residence events, retreats, Bagels and Sacred Books (before Saturday morning Shabbat services), Seminars on Sundays, and Outreach programs. To celebrate and recognize the adults who are taking advantage of all of these learning opportunities at Temple, the Adult Education Committee has planned a special Shabbat service on Friday, April 5, 8 p.m. that will be dedicated to adult learners. "We thought a service would be a wonderful forum to emphasize how important learning is to the Jewish people and to our community," said Rosie Zweiback, program director at Temple. Everyone who attends the Adult Learners Shabbat service on April 5 will receive a booklet of writings by the adult learners and their teachers. Their reflections describe the impact Jewish learning has had on their lives. For example, Phyllis Glazer wrote: "Bat Mitzvah study answered so many questions, and thankfully, created so many questions for me It was a gift which has become a lifelong impetus for learning." Susie Silverman wrote: "I feel a close, warm connection to the clergy of Temple and have had a remarkably easy transition coming' from another congregation because of the many wonderful individuals I have met through adult classes."
Proclaimed by the New York Times to be "an extraordinarily inventive and disciplined outfit," the Aquila Theatre Company will bring its productions to the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln, April 3-5. The company's return engagement at the Lied will include one performance of Homer's The Wrath of Achilles, April 3, 7:30 pan. and two performances of Shakespeare's The Tempest on April 4-5; 7:30 pan. For ticket information, call the box office, 402472-2727 or 800-342-3231 or visit the Lied's website: www.liedcenter.org. The Omaha Symphony will present Peter and the Wolf as part of its Family Concert Series on Sunday, April 7, 2 p.m. at the Rose Blurnkin Center for Performing Arts. All seats are $5 for children and $9 for adults.
Herschei and Judy Fox — a musical match made in heaven - will headline the Cantor's Cabaret "...the dialogue with the rabbis is very special Concert at Beth El this Sunday, April 7, 7 p.m. and I always look forward to the nuances and var- in the synagogue's Social Hall. ied interpretations they add to our discussion topics," wrote George Quittner. In addition to celebrating adult learning, Yachad, the Traveling T'filah Band from Kansas City, will lend their musical talent and spirituality to the service that evening. Yachad's eight member band had planned to join the congregation for a Shabbat service in February, but due to an ice storm in Missouri and a major snow storm here, the band had to cancel. "How lucky we are that April 5 was open on their calendar!" announced Zweiback. Yachad's visit to 'r-Omaha" and the Adult Learners Shabbat will be sponsored by the Hermene Zweiback Center for Lifelong 'i-v? Jewish Learning. ,? With 24 adult learning opportunities offered this year, Zweiback said she is focusing on two Doris Alloy new areas for next year. "We will do an in-depth study of Sephardic Jewry which will culminate in a trip to Spain next year," Herschei and Judy Fox she explained. She added that Temple will also create a miniThe Foxes combine stand-up Yiddish humor with university for parents next year that will meet on a Cantorial and Hassidic music, Israeli folk tunes, Sunday morning once a month. She plans to design Broadway show-stoppers and popular American a program tailored to interests of parents. hits. In the twenty years since they've been marHopefully, adults will take advantage of the oppor- ried, they've electrified audiences in countless tunities to stay and learn while their children appearances throughout the country. The New learn. York Times has called Herschei Fox "a sort of Keeping in mind that classes are planned well Yiddish Jimmy Stewart." in advance, Zweiback added, "We always welJudy Fox has opened for Rodney Dangerfield and come new ideas for classes and Jewish Journey Jan Murray, appeared at New York's Copacabana Groups." and is a Catskills favorite. Jan Peeree called her the greatest female cantor in the world. Wine, cheesecake and other sophisticated delicacies will be served during the event. According to Cantor Emil Berkovits of Beth El, all proceeds On May 3-4, 8 p.m. and May 5, 2 p.m., noted from The Cabaret Concert will benefit the Beth El composer and conductor Youth Scholarship Fund. Marvin Hamlisch will appear for SuperPops. Among his Broadway hits are They're Playing Our Song and Goodbye Girls; he's also written by JEWISH PRESS News Service —»»~—» Oscar-winning scores for The Way We Were and Volunteers are needed to help plan events for the The Sting. Centennial Celebration of the Jewish Federation of Tickets range from Omaha. The Centennial will begin in September, $10.50 to $44.50 for 2002, and conclude in June, 2003. adults and $9.50 to Interested community members should contact $40.50 for students and Marvin Hamlisch Pam Monsky, Federation Communications Director seniors. For tickets, contact the symphony box at 334-6431 and plan to attend a meeting on office, 342-3560 or visit its website: www.oma- Thursday, April 11, 7:30 p.m. in the Federation hasymphony.org. Conference Room.
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Yom HaShoah Keynote
"Judaism Resurgent"
( C o n t i n u e d f r o m p a g e 1) •.,,••.,... ——,,...— ——.—• (Continued from page 1) —«——— Elcott's Yom Hoshoah remarks will and business and management, On Shabbat morning, Saturday, is in the evolution of modern April 13, 9 a.m. Rabbi Ellenson will Orthodox halakhah. He indicated explore what he calls "The Holocaust strategic planning, and organizationspeak at Bagels and Sacred Books in that he knows as much Talmud as Dybbuk." In an interview from his al psychology in the MBA program of the Milder Center at Temple on the "any scholar studying at the home in New York, he explained the UCLA's School of Management. Among his numerous publications topic, "The Origins of Modern Jewish (Jerusalem's Orthodox) Mir Yeshiva." title: "When Jews mention the name of However, in response to the Israeli an evil person, they say 'yemach is A Sacred Journey: The JewishReligious Movements: A Look at the Sources," Services will follow in the Supreme Court's watershed ruling in shemo-may his name be erased.' Yet, Quest for a Perfect World, a book pubFebruary declaring that Israel must whose names do we remember 60 lished in 1966 by Jason Aronson. sanctuary. Elcott was associated for 15 years Sunday, April 14, 10 a.m., in the recognize as Jews people converted by years after the Holocaust? We rememSocial Hall, Rabbi Ellenson will address Reform and Conservative rabbis in ber those who attempted to destroy us with the Center for Learning and Leadership (CLAL), which he served "American Judaism Today: Where We Israel, Rabbi Ellenson said, "This rul- or those who tried to save us." At this point in our history,' he con- as Vice-president. Under CLAL's Are, Where We Are Heading." These ing does not address all the facets of scholar-in-residence events are spon- life that we in the non-Orthodox tinued, we must ask such questions auspices, and since, as an indepensored by the Hermene Z^veiback Center movements would like, but it is of as the following: What have we dent consultant, he has brought his learned about the value of human insights and analyses of Judaism and for Lifelong Jewish Learning and are tremendous symbolic importance." open to the community. A second-generation American, life? Who won and what does that contemporary Jewish life to over 100 Respected by a wide range of the- Ellenson's grandparents were tradition- mean? What are we to remember? communities across North America. Rabbi Howard Kutner of Beth ologians including some from the al Eastern European Jews whose reli- What does 'Never again' mean to us? modern Orthodox world, Rabbi gious and social identity were "like According to Elcott, how we con- Israel, host rabbi for this year's Yom Ellenson declared himself to be "polit- many Jews of that era, one and the struct our community, what we value, Hoshoah program, said he is pleased ically more right-wing in my views same, something you were born into." and what we consider our obligations Elcott will share his views on the than some" in the Israeli Reform Raised Orthodox and originally intend- to the entire community, will deter- Holocaust. "It is important to remember movement in an article published in ing to follow his father into law, he was mine the kinds of living conditions we this tragic period in our history. It is a sacred obligation to commemorate the The Jerusalem Report. He also advo- ordained as a Reform rabbi in 1977. In will eventually have. cates some degree of increased ritual an article in The Jerusalem Report, he Elcott holds a Ph.D. in Political memory of the six million kedoshim, observance although he would be was described as ''bursting with energy- Psychology and Middle East Studies martyrs, who were killed because they reluctant, he said, to tell any sincere -a happy rabbi who wants to inspire from Columbia University. He also were Jews," he said. "We should all feel Reform Jew what to observe. and bolster the ranks of Reform Jews, studied Comparative Politics and an .obligation to attend our community's T}ut without shoving ritual down any- International Affairs at Columbia; annual commemoration." One of the Rabbi's goals is to "creone's throat."" ate a critical mass of more serious liberal Jews." The best way to do that is Rabbi Nathan Laufer, president of to promote a Judaism which is "pas- the Wexner Heritage Program where sionate about texts," enthusiastic, rel- Ellenson teaches, said he is "a particevant and as free as possible of guilt ularly warm individual, and when and angst. "Mine is an affirmative you come through his class you feel by MARCIA KUSHNER — and positive Judaism," Rabbi not only educated but loved." A work of musical drama created by One of the most honored Ellenson said. "It's a humanistic Rabbi Ellenson lives in Los Angeles Claudia Stevens for her one-person Holocaust-related performances strain with an interpretive tradition." with his wife Jacqueline, also a performance as pianist, singer, and before the public, "An Evening with Noteworthy for a Reform rabbi, Reform rabbi and a chaplain in a actor will be presented in Lincoln on Madame F" has been presented in Rabbi Ellenson's academic expertise local school, and their five children. Wednesday, April 10, 7 p.m. at the more than 100 communities, includUniversity of Nebraska Student ing New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Talking History Programs for April Union's Centennial Room. Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., by JEWISH PRESS News Service — — Adopting the persona of an elderly as well as by leading universities Talking History airs Mondays at 10 Fred Thompson and Coney Island; concentration camp survivor who per- including Cornell, Vanderbilt, Brown, formed as a musician at Auschwitz, Emory and Duke. a.m. on KIOS-FM (91.5). Allan Winkler comments on Enron. It has been produced for television April 1: Kurt Teplow will describe April 22: In honor of Earth Day, Stevens uses music and personal Vlad III, the real Count Dracula, and Roderick Nash discusses Wilderness, accounts to depict the struggle and by PBS affiliate WCVE and broadcast Jim Farrell will offer an op-ed. and Nancy Unger comments on the moral dilemma of camp inmates who over "Voice of America." Claudia survived by prostituting their art. Stevens was commissioned to create April 8: An interview with Lendol history of public broadcasting. The work is also a meditation on the "An Evening with Madame F" hy the Calder will explore the history of April 29: Gran Grace will talk credit, and David Greenberg will com- about Carrie Nation, and Andrew complex problem of treating the Jewish Federation of Richmond, ment on Habeas Corpus. Schocket will comment on Faith Holocaust as the subject for artistic Virginia, in commemoration of the expression. Holocaust. April 15: Woody Register speaks on Based Initiatives.
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Lubavitch Rabbis Mark Sept. 11 as They Celebrate Late Rebbe's Birth
by SHARON SAMBER — — — — . WASHINGTON (JTA) - Lubavitch rabbis from power and influence of the Lubavitch movement. across the United States and 40 countries launched The dignitaries who came to talk about "the their 100th birthday commemoration of their spiri- rebbe," as they called him, included Israel's ambastual leader, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, sador to the United States, David Ivry; Israel's by marking the six-month anniversary of the Sept. chief Ashkenazic rabbi, Yisrael Meir Lau; and 11 terrorist attacks. Hadassah Iieberman, the wife of the Connecticut Standing in the cold L• senator. Former wind and bright sunshine V " Deputy Treasury across from the crash site , Secretary Stuart at the Pentagon, the rabEizenstat spoke bis sang "Oseh Shalom" , "•' not only of his and "God Bless America" *^*—««**-•*- involvement with at 9:38 a.m., the time "* Lubavitch, but that the hijacked passenexhorted diploMembers of Visions enjoyed a sunny winter ger plane hit the center of matic officials to day at Mahoney State Park. Picked up in a the American defense be involved with .•-.'.•«*••?•. heated trolley and driven to the Peter Kiewit establishment. (Among * » » Lubavitch repreLodge for lunch, Visionaires enjoyed a per- them were Rabbi Mendel sentatives. formance of Wife Begins at 40% Anne Skolkin, Katzman of Chabad of "It is critically left, Betty Sanford, Ethel Goldston and Nebraska and Chabadimportant that Marilyn Fried. supporter Marvin Kohll.) you accept Schneerson, who died Lubavitch as full in 1994, both supported partners," he the armed services of the said. United States and taught Other conferthat the response to evil ence events must not be fear, but include a by JEWISH PRESS News Service— . . faith and optimism, said Chasidic musical Do you know a volunteer or a organization who is Rabbi Levi Shemtov, the . t t e n d l tribute by the 100th birthday celebration of the late of the ^ , . ? 5 making a difference in your community, school, director Washington group or agency? Show your appreciation for their Washington office of Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson in front of S y m p h o n y efforts by nominating them for the Nebraska First American Friends of the Pentagon were: Lt. Chaplain U.S. army Jack Orchestra at the Goldstein, left, (childhood neighbor of Rabbi Lubavitch. Lady's Outstanding Community Service Award. Kennedy Center Mendel Katzman, head of Chabad of Nebraska), Dov Zakheim, the U.S. Given annually, the Nebraska First Lady's and a diplomatic of Rabbi Katzman and Marvin Kohll. Goldstein was luncheon. Outstanding Community Service Award recognizes Undersecretary a oin *ed chief chaplain of New York by Mayor distinguished volunteer service by individuals, Defense,"quoted from the BPP Schneerson's loomber Torah and said that to gorganizations or programs. Any individual, organireal legacy has to zation, group, family or business actively engaged "tie the freedom of the country to the memory of do with education and Jewish life, said Rabbi in voluntary community service in Nebraska may the rebbe is a marvelous thing." Avraham Berkowitz, the executive director of the be eligible for this award. Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, an internationally Federation of Jewish Communities in the former A selection committee of involved citizens, com- renowned talmudic scholar, said the event demon- Soviet Union. Schneerson was born in the village of munity leaders and media representatives will strates that the Lubavitch movement is connected Nikolaev, Ukraine, where today Jewish life has select finalists. The decisions of the selection com- with the rest of the United States. been rebuilt, Berkowitz said. Berkowitz also mittee are final. Nominations are due by April 5 to: "Lubavitch is not cut off," he said. "It is part of stressed how Schneerson affected the whole Jewish Nebraska First Lady's Outstanding Community the American people." world, not just Chabad. Service Awards, Nebraska Volunteer Service Steinsaltz later lectured on Schneerson's Outreach is one of the cornerstones of the Commission, PO Box 98927, Lincoln, NE 68509. approaches to learning and the importance of look- Chabad-Lubavitch movement, which serves both For more information, call 1-800-291-8911, or 471- ing to the future and not to the past. The many tes- religious and non-observant, and affiliated and 6225 in Lincoln. timonials to Schneerson were testament to the non-affiliated Jews. : & •
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Creighton Launches Colon Cancer Study in Jewish Community by CAROL KATZMAN, Editor
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For Ashkenzi Jews, the lifetime risk of develop- increase the risk of cancer, it does not guarantee ing colon cancer is nine to 15%~twice that of the that a person actually will develop colorectal cangeneral American population. Now, thanks to a cer. It's called a "low penetrance" genetic mutation $1.3 million grant from the National Cancer by researchers because of this last factor. However, Institute, Creighton University and the Center for colon cancer, which begins as small, curable polyps Medical Genetics at Evanston Northwestern in the colon, easily detected by a colonoscopy, is Healthcare, are conducting a four-year genetic life-threatening if left untreated or diagnosed after study of colon cancer in the Jewish communities of polyps have changed into cancerous tumors. Dr. Lynch and his team at Creighton University Chicago and Omaha. Dr. Henry Lynch, Director of the Evanston pro- approached the Board of Rabbis several months gram and Professor and Ghairman of Creighton's ago about collaborating with the Jewish communiDepartment of Preventative Medicine, said the aim ty on this study. Rabbi Howard Kutner, chairman, of the project is to learn about the significance of a agreed that the "study was very important" and genetic mutation, I1307K, so that health profes- pledged the "cooperation of the community rabbis" sionals can determine follow-up strategies for pre- with Jewish Family Service, who is assisting vention of colon cancer in those who ,..this mutated UJt,s v e r y i m p o r t a n t t h a t affected carry the gene. has not families contact Creighton's "We're looking for individuals in the gene Jewish community -of Ashkenazi found in Department of Preventative Medicine descent who have either had colon or Other grow) directly," noted Steve Stiel, JFS rectal cancer as well as those who may _ „ Executive Director, "in order to mainnot have had these cancers themfJeWS Of tain the confidentiality of this project." selves, but who have afirst-degreerelE a s t e r n Dr. Lunch added his emphasis by ative, such as a father, mother, or sibno n ^ S, "All of our findings are kept in ling, who died from this disease," Dr. E u r a o e & n the strictest medical confidence and descent... Lynch explained. "We're attempting to indeed our grant demands it. We are discover the special characteristics of colorectal very mindful of the need to protect the confidentialcancer associated with the I1307K related maligity of all participants in the study." nancies and gain a better perspective of the risk According to Sue Tinley, RN, a genetic counselor associated with carrying this gene." at the Center, a blood draw is the only medical proAccording to the Center's own research, the cedure involved in the research. Genetic counseling genetically-mutated gene is present in about 6% of and genetic testing associated with this study are all Ashkenazi Jews, 10% of Ashkenazi Jews with free of charge and all results are confidential. colorectal cancer and 28% of Ashkenazim with both colorectal cancer and a family history of the dis- Those who participate will also have a telephone ease. In fact, this mutated gene has not been found interview; if the test is positive for the mutation, in any other group except Jews of Eastern relatives will also be invited to participate. Potential patients of the colorectal cancer study European descent! should contact Tinley at Creighton, at 280-1734 or While carrying the I1307K mutation does via e-mail: tinley@creighton.edu.
Above: On a Passover break from his studies at the Talmtidic Academy of Miami Beach, Ben Gonsher, center right, explained a point to Bob Obermau at the weekly Lunch 'n Learn for the Omaha Center for Torah Learning. Listening in were: Jeff Katzman, (who will give a class this Monday, April 1, noon, at the Kripke Library) clockwise from left, Myra and Bob Oberman, Gonsher, Shirley Goodman, Lynne Saltzman, Sherry Taxman and Willis Ann Ross. Gonsher, who is studying for his smicha (rabbinic ordination) and plans to attend Florida International University to obtain an MBA, focused on "The Four Questions: Why These Four?" Below: Volunteer Edith Rogert once again assembled a miniature seder table, on view in the JCC Lobby through April 12.
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