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No. 10
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3 Kislev, 5763
November 8,2002
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Rabbi Marantz to be Installed at Temple Israel by CLAUDIA SHERMAN Temple Communications Director -*———""•
Rabbi Craig H. Marantz, who joined Temple Israel's staff last summer, will be officially installed at a special Shabbat Worship Service on Friday, Nov. 22, 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Donald Goor, senior rabbi at Temple Judea in Tarzana, CA, who Rabbi Marantz met in 1984 at Camp Hess Kramer in California, will participate in the service and give the sermon. It is entitled, "A Time to Give Thanks: An Ancient Covenant ~a New Beginning." Rabbi Goor, the son of a rabbi, was ordained at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York in 1987. Currently, he serves on the faculty of Hebrew Union College (HUC) in Los Angeles and teaches a class to rabbinic students on topics relative to practical aspects of being in the clergy. He also mentors rabbinic interns who continue their education working and learning at Temple Judea. Setting standards for Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), Rabbi Goor co-founded the HOPE Network and the Valley Interfaith Council Homeless Project, a program that helps homeless individuals regain their independence and dignity. The rabbi has also chaired the Jewish Federation/Valley Alliance's Jewish Community Relations Council and cochaired the Jewish Federation's Cults and Missionaries Commission. In 1998, Rabbi Goor was honored by the Valley Interfaith Council with its Humanitarian Award for his work in helping "build bridges" between communities. (Continued on Page 2)
Jewish Minyan in Senate Grows as Lautenberg andColeman Win by SHARON SAMBER
WASHINGTON (JTA)also solidified its previous With Frank Lautenberg's control of the Housetriumphant return to the could affect domestic Capitol and Norm issues that are important Coleman's victory in to the Jewish community. Minnesota, the Senate's Parts of the Bush Jewish minyan is safe for administration's agenda, the next two years-and such as the faith-based even a little more crowdinitiative, which calls for ed. In the House of opening up more funding Representatives, one new to religious groups to proJewish face emerged after vide social services, might Tuesday's national elecbe advanced. Congress tions—Rahm Emanuel, the has moved slowly on the former Clinton adviser. initiative, pushing the In an indication of the R e P - L e e Terry beat first-time challenger J i m White House to pursue spectrum of Jewish p o l i t i - S i m o n i n Nebraska's Second Congressional change through means cal views, Emanuel will District; Green P a r t y c a n d i d a t e Doug o t her than legislation, join Eric Cantor (R-VA.), a Paterson came in a distant third. Tn the race for the staunch conservative and the only Jewish Senate, venerated Jewish lawmaker Lautenberg, a Republican left in the House. Democrat, beat his Republican opponent, Doug Overall, the Jewish presence in Congress stayed Forrester, in New Jersey. Lautenberg, a former almost the same, with 11 senators and 26 represen- chairman of the United Jewish Appeal who retired tatives. The 107th Congress had 10 senators and 27 from the Senate in 2000, stepped into the race in representatives, but one senator and one represen- October to replace the incumbent, Sen. Robert tative died in office. Torricelli, who quit following charges of ethics vioIn Tuesday's election, four Jewish candidates were lations. vying for seats in the Senate, 35 for seats in the In addition to his support for Israel and his strong House of Representatives (including Jim Simon of Jewish communal connections, Lautenberg is wellOmaha) and two for their states' governor's man- known for his work in assisting immigrants, resultsions, both of whom were successful. ing in a 1990 measure that required immigration When it woke Wednesday morning, the nation— officials to take into account historical persecution which voted for 36 governors, all 435 members of when judging an applicant's refugee status. the House of Representatives and 34 members of The Lautenberg Amendment, which is still in the Senate-learned that the Republicans had effect, allowed many Jews from the former Soviet gained full control of Congress. Union-some 350,000 to 400,000 by the senator's With a faltering economy, a war brewing with Iraq count—to gain entry to the United States without and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict roiling the having to prove they were persecuted. Middle East, Congress' leadership and approach With more than 450,000 Jews in New Jersey, the after these elections will be significant. Jewish turnout probably had some influence. Jews (Continued on page 14) The Republican victory in the Senate~the GOP
Matalons to Chair 2003 Super Sunday
Saul Graetz Named Honorary Chairman of Book Sale
by PAM MONSKY, Federation Communications Director"
by MARY FELLMAN — ; — Each year, the Kripke Jewish Federation Library hosts a sale of Jewish books to coincide with the annual Jewish Book Month. This year, the Honorary Chairman is Omaha native, Saul Graetz, who, for many years, was in charge of sorting books for the Omaha Public Library's annual sale. The Kripke Library Books Sale starts this week. Born Oct. 10, 1910, the 92-year-old Graetz still exercises at the Jewish Community Center on a regular basis. As a youngster, Graetz was Aleph Godol (president) of AZA #1 in Omaha and later served on the Beth El Synagogue Board of Directors. Corporate treasurer of Brodkey Jewelers for 45 years, he has been an AARP tax associate. Graetz has been married to Esther Spar Graetz for 68 years. The couple has three grown children.
Jewish Federation and When Guy and Elinor Super Sunday in particuMatalon agreed to serve lar, it became instantly as co-chairs for Super clear that much of the Sunday 2003, they had Federation's work one request...to inject it revolves around the conwith Jewish learning. cept of tzedakah. Almost Super Sunday is the everyone already knows largest fund raising event that Super Sunday is a for the Jewish fund raiser, but they may Federation's Annual not know why we're raisCampaign and the ing the money in the first Matalon's couldn't resist place. Guy and I hope to what they call "an ideal reinforce what the money opportunity to focus on accomplishes and why one of the most important tzedakah is so central to Jewish values: tzeJewish life," explained dakah." Elinor. Guy and Elinor Matalon "It's been a tumultuous are both Israeli-born Guy and Elinor Matalon two years for Israel and Jewish educators in Omaha. Elinor is a community teacher for the syn- the Jewish people and the issues facing us are agogues and is the Judaic studies coordinator at extraordinarily complex, But one thing remains Friedel Jewish Academy; her husband, Guy, spe- constant...we take care of each other, To me, that's cializes in Judaic Studies as an assistant professor what Super Sunday is all about," said Guy. Emphasizing tzedakah during Super Sunday 2003 at UNO's Department of Philosophy and- Religion. He is also a frequent and popular commentator for is even more significant this year because the commany local forums and "Lunch and Learns" about munity is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Israel and current Middle Eastern affairs. Jewish Federation of Omaha. As part of the Together, the couple makes a formidable and impas- Centennial Celebration, the 2003 Annual Campaign has introduced the "Centennial Patron Program" to sioned team. (Continued on Page 16) "As we learned more about the mission of the
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(Editor's note: This column was originally published in the Jewish Press on Nov. 12, 1993.) Parashat Toledot I am worried about Isaac, the link between Abraham our Father and Jacob-Israel, the immediate father of our people. The Bible has relatively little to say about Isaac, and we are left to fill in what we can surmise. What worries me is his love of wild game. When Abraham wants to serve the three men who came by, he has no difficulty in bringing in a choice calf from his herds. When Jacob returns from Mesopotamia, he has flocks and herds in abundance. And, between the two, when Rebecca acts to deceive Isaac, she has no problem: she gets two choice goat kids to prepare for Isaac, while Esau went out hunting game. Was Isaac, who was also a farmer, something of a rebel against his father's tradition? Why did he really prefer the gamey taste of the wild to the ready-at-hand domesticated flocks he had? Are we to understand something about Isaac that the text is reluctant to state baldly? Indeed, where did Esau get his love of the field, if not from Isaac? Is there a hint of this in the scenario of Rebecca's first sight of Isaac, when she came from Mesopotamia with Abraham's servant? Here is the text: "And Isaac went out walking in the field toward evening...Rebecca saw Isaac..she said, 'Who is that man walking in the field toward us?'" Walking in the field...walking in the field. Was Isaac really stalking game? The NRA in our time apparently believes, as we do, in the rights of children to food, clothing and shelter. The NRA apparently adds, "and guns." Perhaps Isaac was the proto-supporter of the NRA. Not all of this is tongue-in-cheek. The character of Isaac is a partly hidden, partly revealed subject for our speculation. You might even ask, why did he give his "death bed" blessing so early? He lived quite a few more years. At the core, there were the 20 years Jacob spent in Mesopotamia, with an undetermined period before and some years after. Did Isaac really feel death's hand on him, or was he merely hungry for some of that good wild game? You may gather that I don't like the NRA. But I still do like Isaac. He was the son of and the father of my grandfathers.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Scholar-in-Residence Weekend, 7 a.m. with The Maggidim, at Beth El . • BBYO New Member Convention in Kansas City, 1 p.m. Chabad House Family Shabbat Dinner, 6 p.m. Shabbat Dinner with The Maggidim, 7 p.m., at Beth El £ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 •" Lunch and Learn, with The Maggidim on Shabbat (BELLS), 1 12:30 p.m., at Beth El p OCTL Mystery Theatre Dinner Event: "A Touch of Mystery", 7 p.m., at Culinary Services in Ralston & Jewish Film Festival, 8 p.m.
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 YES Program, 10 a.m Melton Adult Mini School, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Federation Women's Campaign House Party #3, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sisterhood Annual Donor Luncheon, noon, at Beth Israel BBYO Night, 6p.m. Federation Budget & Allocations Committee Meeting, 7 p.m. Jewish Senior Services Program "An Evening to Remember with the Aviators", 7 p.m Talmud Class with Rabbi Kutner, 7 p.m., at Beth Israel Board of Commissioners Meeting, 7:30 p.m., at Beth Israel WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Melton Adult Mini School, 11 a.m. Mah Jongg Club, 11:30 a.m. Chabad House Adult Education Class, 7 p.m. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Walk-in Drop-in, 10 a.m. "Women of Worth Chodesh Service", 11:30 a.m., at Chabad House Yiddish Group, 1 p.m. Hebrew Vocab Course, 7 p.m. All events held at the JCC unless otherwise Indicated. The Jewish Press is not responsible for the accuracy of evehts. To keep calendar accurate or for questions, call Marlene Hert at 334-6437, FOR A COMPLETE LISTING, VISIT THE FEDERATION'S WEBSITE: www.JewishOmaha.org (click on calendar)
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JOE ROTHKOP Former Omahan Joe Rothkop died Oct. 11 in Los Angeles CA, at the age of 94. Sendees were held Oct. 13 in Los Angeles. A resident of Omaha for 75 years, Rothkop was active in B'nai B'rith, Jewish War Veterans and Variety Club International, He is survived by his wife, Harriet Rothkop of Los Angeles; son, David Rothkop of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; daughter and son-in-law, Sonja and Dave Hyams of San Francisco; daughter, Michele Rothkop of Los Angeles; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, all of British Columbia. JEANETTE H. EHIZELMAN Jeanette H. Krizelman died on Nov. 1 at the age of 81. Services were held Nov. 3 at Temple Israel Cemetery. Born in Omaha, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sol Krizelman. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Sheldon L. and Patricia Krizelman of Nashville, TN, and Allen and Susan Krizelman of Atherton, CA; grandchildren, Jill Krizelman of New York, Todd Krizelman, Boston, MA, Lora Krizelman of Washington, D.C., and Kimberly Krizelman of Chicago. Memorials to Rabbi Aryeh Azriel's Discretionary Fund at Temple Israel.
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Jacob Priluck, son of Dr. Ira and Sheila Priluck, will have his drawing reproduced in four-color on the front of next week's Hanukkah Gift Guide in the Nov. 15 issue of the Jewish Press. Winners of gift certificates to Countryside Village for the first four entries to be submitted will be mailed this week to: Mallory and Gavin Rogers, children of Marcee and Chuck Rogers; and Lila and Isaac Ferber, children of Jeff Ferber and Jenni Scholssman. Congratulations to all the winners and to all the children who entered their drawings for the third annual Hanukkah Coloring Contest! Next year's Hanukkah issue is Dec. 5, 2003; the deadline for entries will be Nov. 21, 2003.
(Continued from page 1) ...~-—. — < ..,——. During his tenure at Temple Judea, Rabbi Goor has concentrated on adult education and developing means of connecting people to the synagogue Cassandra d a y m a n , daughter of Jeff and and to each other in times of joy and grief as well as "•Jennifer dayman, will in everyday life. i become a Bat Mitzvah on Rabbi Goor continues his own studies at the Saturday, Nov. 16, at Hartman Institute and at Yakar, multi-denominationHebrew Educational al learning facilities in Jerusalem that attract rabbis Alliance in Denver, CO. from around the world to study texts and explore relaV seventh grade distintionships between Israeli and Diaspora Jews. guished honor roll student "Rabbi Goor helped me discover my potential as at Hamilton Middle a spiritual guide and Jewish leader. He's been a SLILOOI, she enjoys reading very powerful role model in my life," revealed Rabbi and competing in gymnasMarantz. tic-, and diving. Temple Israel's Rabbi Aryeh Azriel noted that For her Mitzvah Project, welcoming a new rabbi into the partnership of the she is running a Food Drive for the Kosher Pantry. clergy and the congregation is a "life cycle event. Cassandra has two brothers, Abe, 11, and John, 3. This is a very warm community and it is our obliGrandparents are Sally Clayman of Omaha, and gation to welcome a new rabbi." He added, "The the late Albert Clayman, and Marilyn and Rich congregation has a rich history of nurturing rabbis Zaporowski of Omaha. and cantors and so it is a great honor to welcome Rabbi Marantz into our midst." Emily Giller, daughter of Stuart and Barb Giller, Cantor Wendy Shennet said the Kol Rina Choir I will become.a Bat Mitzvah will sing at the installation service. There will also on Saturday, Nov. 16, at be a special Oneg Shabbat. I Beth El Synagogue. Members of the Marantz's family are planning to A seventh grade superijoin the Temple congregation for his installation. I or honor roll student at Rabbi Marantz's parents, Marjorie Marantz and Kiewit Middle School, she George Marantz will be coming from Los Angeles. enjoys art, reading and Ann and Bob Barth, Betsy Marantz's parents, will j just hanging out with her travel from McLean, VA, and. her brother and his friends. wife, Brett and Natalie Barth, from New York City. For her Mitzvah Project, "It's of vital importance for a rabbi to welcome a Emily has volunteered at person into his own community," said Rabbi the Pennie Z. Davis Child Marantz. "So when a rabbi's community welcomes Gcutci at the JCC for the past severhim, the community and the rabbi complete an al summers. 1 important circle of welcoming that leads.to an even Emily .has a sister, Abbey. ', greater sense of belonging for everyone involved, . Grandparents are Alvin and Doris Abramson and ' And to do so during Shabbat sanctifies the moment the late Oscar and Belle. GiLler. . ,. ,, 'in a meaningful and memorable, way,"
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WKSaBSm FRffiAY Men's Club, 11:45 a.m. All male members of Temple Israel are invited to a weekly informal get together at Spirit World, 7517 Pacific St. Join us for some relaxation and great conversation. Evening service, 7:30 p.m., Rabbi Craig Marantz and Cantor Wendy Shermet will officiate at this Sabbath of the Six Million Lights service. Congregant Sam Fried will give the sermon, "The Night of Broken Glass: Remembering Kristallnacht." The Oneg is sponsored by the Women of Reform Judaism. SATURDAY: Bagels and Sacred Books, 9:30 a.m., in the Milder Center. Please join us as we continue our study of Traditional Prayers, Modern Commentaries: The Aniidah; Morning service, 10:30 a.m.; The Art and Soul of Peace Through Humor, opening reception, 5:30-7 p.m. The inspirational 47 paintings from Israel were created by Jewish, Arab, Druze, Bedouin and immigrant children who expressed their hope of peace and desire to end hate and fear forever. Maureen Kushner, curator of the exhibit and teacher of the arts, will speak. ADULT EDUCATION Wednesday, Nov. 13: Lunch and Learn Paradigms of Involvement: Three Giants of Sepharidic Judaism as Scholars and Communal Leaders, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Dr. Leonard Greenspoon will emphasize the writings of Saadia Gaon, Samuel ha-Nagid and Maimonides in the medieval Sephardic world; The Jews of Spain: History and Culture, 6:45-8:15 p.m. with Prof. Guy Matalon. Thursday, Nov. 14: Beyond Basic Hebrew, 9:1510 a.m.; Adult Study with Cantor Wendy Shermet, 10-11:30 a.m. Focus is on "The Jewish Year Through Music" including Shabbat and holiday songs. SHABBAT COMES TO YOU, Friday, Nov. 15, 3:45 p.m., Rabbi Azriel and members of OTYG will lead a Shabbat service at Remington Heights.
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Office hours Monday through Thursday, 8-30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Services conducted by Rabbi Howard Kutner. FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat 5 p.m.; The West Minyan is at the home of Howard Gendelman and Bonnie Bloch. SATURDAY: Morning Services, 8:45 a.m. 'i'he Sabbath of the Six Million Lights, with Sam Fried, who will dedicate a Holocaust memorial at Beth Israel, will be at about 10:45 a.m.; Free babysitting begins at 10 a.m.; Junior. Congregation, 10:30 a.m., Kiddush is sponsored by Sisterhood; the Shabbos House will be from 3-5 p.m. at the home of David and Janet Kohll. All school aged children and their parents are invited for an afternoon of learning. Mincha, 4:45 p.m., followed by Shalosh Suedot and Ma'ariv; Havdalah, 5:53 p.m. SUNDAY: Services, 9 a.m. and 4:55 p.m WEEKDAYS: Services, 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m MONDAY: Talmud Class with Rabbi Kutner, 7 p.m. TUESDAY, 11:30 a.m.: Sisterhood's Annual Donor Luncheon, featuring the Plain Labels. WEDNESDAY: Beth Israel Board of Commisioners, 7:30 p.m.
Services conducted by Rabbi Stanley M. Rosenbaum. Minyan, Monday & Thursday, 7:15 a.m. FRIDAY: Mincha-Ma'ariv, 8 p.m. SATURDAY: Morning service, 9:30 a.m., Junior Congregation, 11 a.m. SUNDAY: Betty Mellen chairs the Book Fair I Gift Bazaar, 9:30 a.in.-l p.m. Men's Group meets every Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. at the Knolls. Sunday, Nov. 17, 1 p.m.: Hadassah Donor features Dr. Andrew Merliss.
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Shabbat Services are conducted by Rabbi Mordechai Levin, Cantor Emil Berkovits and Ritual Director Gaston Bogomolni. KAHN SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE WEEKEND Rabbi Eugene and Dr. Annette Labovitz, also known as The Legendary Maggidim Storytellers, will be at Beth El, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. All events are at Beth El and open to all. FRIDAY: Come join a joyous, musical Kabbalat Shabbat service, 6 p.m. "Stop the World! I Want to Get Off- It's Shabbat!" Stories will be told during services and at the dinner that follows. SATURDAY: Morning services, 9:30 a.m. "Mitzvot That Glimpse Eternity. What Does Proud To Be A Jew Mean?" Rabbi Labovitz will present a storytelling session in the Beth El sanctuary, while Annette Labovitz tells stories for children in the Chapel. Kiddush will be sponsored by Beth El; Shabbat Stories for the Soul and Spirit, noon. Labovitzes will tell stories for adults at the BELLS session. Evening services, 6:15p.m. in the chapel. The Mysteries of Havdalah: Eliyahu Revisited, 7:30 p.m., oneg to follow. A THOUGHT FOR SHABBAT To receive Rabbi Levin's weekly "Thought For Shabbat" e-mail message, please send your e-mail address to Exec@bethel-omaha.org. SUNDAY: Morning service, 9 a.m.; Now That You've Heard, What Do You Do?, 10:15 a.m. The Legendary Maggidim will share stories with Beth El's BESTT students, their parents and the community. A book signing by the authors will follow at noon; Evening service, 5:30 p.m WEEKDAYS: Services, 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m MAKE SOMETHING JUDAIC
Sisterhood's event at The Pottery Place, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m. Make reservations with Caryn Rifkin, 334-7216. INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM Rabbi Levin's class meets Thursdays at noon, beginning Nov. 14. Lunch is available for $4. To register, all Kathy Schmitt, 492-8550.
SATURDAY: 9 a.m., services, conducted by the Beyt Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation, are held in the Herbert Goldsten chapel and are open to the community. :-.(•
Services conducted by Rabbi Mendel Katzman Monday-Friday, services at 7 a.m. FRIDAY: Mincha-Ma'ariv, 6 p.m. SATURDAY: Morning Service, 9:30 a.m., followed by Kiddush luncheon. SUNDAY: Morning Service, 8:30 a.m. TUESDAY: Parshas HaShavuah (weekly Torah portion), 7-8:30 p.m., led by rabbinic student Mendel Hecht. WEDNESDAY: Jewish Mysticism (Adult Education), 7-8:30 p.m., led by Rabbi Katzman, at the JCC. Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 13, Mommy and MelTorah Tots, 10-11:30 a.m., led by Shani Katzman and Shirley Goodman. Join with other moms and kids to rediscover the excitement of Judaism. This week's theme: The Twins, Jacob and Esau. Cost is $8 per session. Thursday, Nov. 13: Hanukkah, Chodesh series is led by Shani Katzman, 11:45 a.m.-l:30 p.m. Lunch is served. WOMEN OF WORTH Monday, Nov. 18, 11:45 a.m.-l p.m., Bringing Heaven Down to Earth, led by Shani Katzman. Lunch will be served. Tuesday, Nov. 19: Crown of Creation, 9;30 a.m. To register for any class, please call Jennifer at 330-1800, or e-mail chabadofflce@aol.com.
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FRIDAY: Shabbat in the Home. SATURDAY: Beyt Shalom will lead a special Shabbat Service at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home, in memory of the Jews^jwho died in the Holocaust as part of The Six Million Lights Shabbat, 9 a.m. SUNDAY: Religious Hebrew School, 3 p.m. at the JCC. MONDAY: Book Club Discussion of "Modern Jewish Thinkers" at the Kripke Jewish Federation Library, 6:45-8:15 p.m. The discussion will focus on Abraham Geiger and Martin Buber. TUESDAY: Religious Hebrew School, 4p.m. at
FRIDAY: Evening Service, 7:30 p.m. Topic will be "The Plight of the Jews in Argentina and it's Genesis." Oneg will follow. MONUMENT DEDICATION A stone setting for the late Albert Friedman will be Sunday, Nov. 17, 10:30 a.m. at Fisher Farm Cemetery.
Rabbi Jobliua Taub of Kansas City will be coming to Lincoln about once a month, from January through May, including our B'nai Mitzvah dates. During this period, he will be leading 7:45 pin services on Friday evenings, Saturday morning services and Torah Study. Rabbi Taub has been at B'nai Jehuda, a congregation of about 1600 families in Kansas City for about 12 years and is currently on sabbatical. Before this he was with small congregations in Waco and Longview, TX. Please come meet Rabbi Taub this coming weekend, Nov. 8-9, when he will be visiting the congregation. He will attend services and Torah Study, as well as meet with the Board of Trustees. - FRIDAY: Our first and third Friday Shabbat services will begin at 6_p.m. SATURDAY: Morning Service, 9:30 a.m.; Torah Study, 10:30 a.m. SUNDAY: Hebrew School, 9 a.m.; Religious School, 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11: Adult Hebrew Study Group, 7 p.m., call Stephanie Dohner, 435-0140 for info. Thursday, Nov. 14: B'nai Mitzvah class, 3 p.m.; Pippa White presents Voices of Resistance at the Southeast Community College Gymnasium, 7:30 p.m. Tickets, $20.
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Stop Kevetchlng and Do Something! . So you don't think enough is being offered in (pick one—or more!): children's Jewish education, art and theater, your synagogue's adult education, Hebrew for non-beginners, getting teens ready for Jewish life in college, social events for the not-so-elderly, genetic counseling for young marrieds-the list goes on. Or you're unhappy because (pick one here, too), the Federation gives: a) too much to Israel; b) not enough; c) too much to a particular agency; d) too much. We could continue listing complaints that would more than fill this pageeverything from a disagreement with a staff member of the JCC or the Blumkin Home to disputes with rabbis and synagogue presidents. Complaints are actually useful. In the form of constructive criticism, we can discover where our Jewish institutions are weak and make the necessary adjustments. In the form of lashon hara (gossip), it only undermines the institution and spreads misinformation. That doesn't solve any problems-it only acerbates them. So what should the goal be here? Some boards handle complaints very
well-the professional or the president brings the complaint to the attention of the board. A discussion is held (a non-judgmental one where everyone feels free to speak and all opinions are heard); all the options (even the ones that seem, well, ludicrous to some) are put on the table; a motion is made and a vote is taken. Once implemented, a problem is fixed, and while the complainant may not be totally happy, at least he or she will feel that a fair hearing was held and that all parties had the opportunity to present different sides of an argument—or different visions. Toojrften, however, as Gary Wexler, an advertising executive who works with Jewish organizations, says in his op-ed on page 5, we Jews are too busy slashing and burning one another to rationally fix the problems right under our noses. It's not only not productive—it's destructive. If you're serious, get in there and do something. Gather a group of likeminded friends and ask for a meeting-not to keep complaining, but to offer your help in fixing the problems. Otherwise, complaints are just more kvetching and that doesn't fix anything!
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by TEDDY WEINBERGER
Because I'm known as one of the very few in my synagogue to hold leftwing views, inevitably after a terrorist incident, I am put on the defensive for thinking that peace can be achieved through diplomacy. The last time this occurred was after Yoni Jesner (of blessed memory) was killed by a suicide bomber. I had read in my Friday paper that Yoni was critically injured, but hadn't known that he had died when I went to shul on that Saturday, the first day of Succot. We have a relatively large number of British immigrants in our Givat Ze'ev shul, including a Scot whose last name is Jesner (a second cousin of Yoni's);' and so even though Succot is supposed to be the most joyous of Jewish holidays, most people couldn't help discussing the tragedyand I soon learned that Yoni had died. In fact, several of my friends had attended Yoni's funeral, just a few hours before Succot commenced. Sure enough, one of these people saw their chance to ask me if I was considering mending my ways. It was Harvey this time. He told me that had I been with him at the cemetery and taken a look around at the fresh graves of terror victims, I might have become less leftwing. Harvey's comment was just another version of what I have been hearing
for some time from my 15-year-old son Nathan, who puts it to me frequently and more succinctly: "Look what your friends have done now!" The obvious response to Nathan (and to Harvey) is: These are not my friends. Somehow, though, I always forget to say this. I sort of get paralyzed. I don't in any way want to seem to be defending the murderers, and so I am silent. This seems to be a common phenomenon here. Many of us are convinced that ultimately there is no military solution, that there will have to be a political settlement, but in the wake of a terror incident we don't know what to say. We fear that our comments will be construed as somehow dishonoring the new terror victims. And so we keep quiet. The voices that are heard are usually of those who want to immediately respond to the violence with more violence. I was at work on that Thursday when the initial reports of the bombing came out over the radio. I was surprised to hear Tal, one of my colleagues say: "Well, what do you expect? A few weeks of quiet wasn't good enough. They had to go bomb a school." Tal was referring to a bomb planted by Jewish terrorists two days
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LOS ANGELES-When people query me as to who our clients are, if the person is Jewish, I often answer, "Half our clients are Jewish organizations. And the other half are people who treat us really nicely." Almost always people laugh at the response. Once, however, at a Jewish event in San Francisco, someone told me I was anti-Semitic. My answer to her? "Being realistic about our organizational issues doesn't make me an anti-Semite." Jewish organizations have many issues. But after having worked with more than 100 of them, in the United States, Israel and around the world, I have come to the conclusion that among the top pri- Y J.I
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Inwith the process tlkkllfl oldM (repairing the of pursuing tikkun many meetings I have sat in where the profesolam (repairing the world) J hdVe Seetl MO re sionals, who possess the world), I have seen most knowledge, sit more Jewish organizasilently while their lay tions destroy the counterparts "run" the Jewish spirit of the meeting. This fear and individuals involved, destroy the Jewish spirit of absence of control by While they are busy the professionals saving the people "out £Jie individuals inhibits the Jewish there" they are chopenterprise from being ping up the ones close While they are busy all it can be. There must to them. be important decisions This is no secret. which professionals are Any of us who has saving the people "out allowed to guide, and in been involved in organsome cases are left ized Jewish life has there" they are chopping up alone to make. witnessed this reality, This issue rarely arisif not personally been the ones close to them. es in non-Jewish organsubjected to it. Yet, it is izations. like the elephant in the These thoughts are in no way to discount the living room that sits heavily in the midst of everyimportance of lay people in Jewish organizational thing, and everyone wants to tiptoe around it, life. It is a partnership. Lay people fund the exisignoring its presence. No one wants to publicly tence of this enterprise. Good lay people understand speak of the obvious. the issues, are committed, knowledgeable and inteI do. gral to the vision, flourishing and survival of the And it is time the rest of us do, too. We must put enterprise. the issue of inter-personal relations within organHowever, like in any partnership, roles must be ized Jewish life on the public agenda. clearly defined. If one partner is shorn of his or her I realized this on Yom Kippur. At one point in the decision-making responsibilities, particularly when service, our astute young rabbi opened up a public he or she understands the issue or situation at hand discussion from the bimah about business ethics in better than anyone in the room, the partnership is view of Enron, Tyco and Global Crossing. After a not healthy. few minutes of discussion, I raised my hand and said, "We have an issue of business ethics in the In a changing world, where the Jewish enterprise Jewish organizational business~the ethics of how is threatened on many levels, it is time that the partnership be examined, restructured and publicly we treat one another." For the rest of the day, people, many of them addressed. There needs to be respect for the profesprominent in the community, continued to approach sional's professionalism, insight, knowledge and me, commenting on how correct I was, or asking me vision. The schools training the professionals must to explain further what I believed the issues were. I meet the challenge of professionals trained to acturealized there is a great collective need in our com- ally lead, not just follow and serve. From this partnership flows the nature and culmunity to explore this matter. ture of Jewish organizations. If we begin tikkun With all the exposure I have had to this issue and olam at this level, then we can begin to repair what all the trans-continental and international airline else needs to be fixed. seats I have occupied after meeting with my clients, Tor ah values of how we treat one another must be I have given this a great deal of thought and weary integrated into this restructuring process. There reflection. needs to be a code of conduct. Professionals need to Where does it begin? be trained in this code as to how to treat fellow proAt the core of Jewish organizational structure is a fessionals, employees and lay counterparts. Lay very particular professional-lay relationship. Notice people need to be trained in this code as to how to I have turned its common parlance around and treat the professionals as well as each other, includhave not called it the "lay-professional relationing those lay people who are not major funders. In ship." Describing it as the lay-professional relationsome cases, we actually need to civilize and Judaize ship basically states the problem. our organizational behavior. In Jewish institutions, as opposed to my nonWe need to call for a conference to address the Jewish clients, the lay people have a lot more issue. hands-on day-to-day involvement with the organiPapers must be published in both professional and zation. In many cases this is extraordinary and bespeaks a very heartfelt level of commitment. We general Jewish publications which begin to create a would not be the community we are today without new organizational culture. We must open the disthis level of lay involvement. Yet, it is not without cussion for robust and healthy debate. Respectfully. We must create manuals and codes. We have to its problems. And we cannot be afraid or intimidatestablish training sessions. How we treat one ed to approach those problems. Lay-professional means the lay people are pri- another is as important as how we save one anothmary. Primary over those who devote their studies, er. I am certain someone will ask why, if I find this professions and career goals to Jewish life. It says that who gives the money or sits on a committee is relationship so distasteful, do I continue to pursue more important than who builds a lifetime of serv- Jewish organizations as clients? I am them. And ice, giving 18 professional hours a day, weekends they are me. I am bound at the hip to the Jewish and holidays (yes, even Jewish ones) servicing what enterprise.
From our perch as marketers, delving deeply into their souls and operations I see Jewish organizations as nothing short of extraordinary, paving the path for daily miracles. I am proud of these organizations and to be playing such an integral role. I just want to see us be all we can be. Gary Wexler is an advertising executive and consultant to Jewish agencies.
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Susan Paley, right, and Florence Melton, creator of the Melton Mini-School. sional educators as our Melton faculty is a unique concept within the Melton School system. Mrs. Melton complimented Omaha's "passion and professionalism" in the field of adult Jewish education. The directors come from many professional fields and diverse personal backgrounds. They were amazed to learn that we have scholarships for adult education, and this became another badge of distinction for Omaha's Jewish community. I was honored to represent our Federation's unswerving commitment toward Jewish education to the entire Melton constituency. Once again, we have proven that we truly are "the best of Jewish communities." According to Dr. Yonatan Mirvis, the International FMAMS Director, this conference was outstanding. "The commitment and professionalism of the directors is the guarantee that this project will continue to play a major role in Jewish communities worldwide," he stated.
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Relationships in Society: The Jewish View; and The Jewish World Today: Anti-' Semitism and the Holocaust; Israel and Zionism. "This course will provide a wonderful opportunity to learn about Jewish traditions, holidays, life cycle ceremonies and history," said Rabbi Levin. "It will help participants Rabbi Mordechai develop an appreciation of Levin the fundamental tenets of the Jewish faith-its values and practices-while they become familiar with the symbols, liturgy, music and traditions which accompany Jewish celebrations in the home and synagogue," he added. To register for Rabbi Levin's "Introduction to Judaism Course", please call Kathy Schmitt, Beth El Program Director, at 492-8550.
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OCTL Scholars-in Residence Understand 'Challenges ofSmall Communities' by CAROL KATZMAN, Editor , ™ - m ^ ~ - .
When Rabbi Moshe Baruch Parnes returned to the United States in 1996 with his wife, Naama, and their children, they were looking for a small Jewish community in which they "could make an impact." Though American-born, the couple had spent most of their lives in Israel surrounded by Jews. Yet, they were excited about living in Dayton, OH, which has a Jewish population of only 4000. Rabbi Parnes became the spiritual leader of Young Israel of Dayton in addition to his role with the Dayton Community Kollel. Naama Parnes also taught for the kollel, an educational outreach organization which allows rabbis and their wives time to study while they set an example for the community. Based on the European model of last century, a kollel's primary role is to provide a place where married students can learn all day. According to Rabbi Parnes, however, that isn't always possible in a small community. "Because of the scarcity of qualified Jewish teachers, often kollel rabbisand their wives—are pressed into service as educators for the broader Jewish community," explained Rabbi Parnes, whose wife developed a course for women only in Dayton called, appropriately, "Uniquely Ours." "I understand the challenges of a small community and always wanted to work" in this environment, Rabbi
Parnes said in a recent weekend, notes Rabbi interview. "Everything Aryeh Blum, director overlaps. Synagogues, of Omaha's kollel--the the Federation and Omaha Center for other Jewish organizaTorah Learning. tions" have to cooper"It's their ability to ate if the community is relate to people personto grow and thrive. ally-to make them In fact, Rabbi Parnes understand the impact served on Dayton's Torah can have on Federation Board and their daily lives," Rabbi is familiar with such Blum explained. buzzwords as UJC "Rabbi and Mrs. Rabbi Moshe Baruch Parnes (United Jewish Parnes are exciting Communities-created out of the teachers; for Jews who are searching, merger of United Jewish Appeal and who are hungry to learn about their herthe Council of Jewish Federations) itage, the Parnes will open that door." and Partnership 2000~of which both Today, the Parnes live in Atlanta, Dayton and Omaha are members of GA, with their seven children, who its Central Region, paired with range in age from infancy to 14-yearsIsrael's Western Galilee. old. Rabbi Parnes is the Atlanta Rabbi Parnes obtained smicha in Scholars Kollel (ASK) Outreach Israel from Rabbi Kolitz of Jerusalem Director for East Cobb County, "a and from the Chief Rabbinate of growing Jewish community," and Mrs. Israel, after studying in the Lakewood Parnes teaches classes in Torah, the Yeshiva in New Jersey and in Israel— prophets and Hebrew language in one sometimes referred to the "Harvard of Atlanta's Jewish high schools. University" of the yeshiva world. He The OCTL will host Rabbi and Mrs. considers his "rebbe" to be Rabbi Parnes in its first Scholars-inMoshe Halbershtam, "a giant in the Residence Weekend, Nov. 15-16 at the Torah world." Mrs. Parnes, who OCTL House, 1313 No. 58 St. attended Beis Yaacov in Los Angeles The program schedule includes: and seminary in Israel, has taught in Friday night Shabbat dinner, Nov. Sharfman's, a seminary for post-high 15, 6 p.m. with a d'var Torah given by school Jewish girls in Jerusalem. Rabbi Parnes entitled, "The Kosher But it's not just the couple's experi- Hoot'nanny" or "How to Have Fun the ence which makes them such qualified Jewish Way." candidates for a scholars-in-residence During Shabbat lunch on Saturday,
Nov. 16,12:30 p.m., Rabbi Parnes will speak on "Prayer: A Divine Conversation." It will be followed by the regular weekly parasha shiur on the Torah portion,Vayeitzei, at 3:30 pan. with Rabbi Parnes. That afternoon, Mrs. Parnes will speak on "The Spiritual Anatomy of a Jewish Marriage" during a Women's Shalosh Seudah (third meal), Nov. 16, 4:45 p.m. The program will conclude with a Melava Malkah, "bidding farewell to the Shabbos _Queen," on Saturday evening, Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m. The cost for Friday night dinner is $15 for adults and $7 for children; Shabbos lunch is $12 for adults and $5 for children. Those wishing to reserve for both meals will only be charged $25 for adults and $10 for children. There is no charge for children under that age of three, nor for the Women's Shalosh Seudah or the Melava Malkah. "As this is the first time OCTL has ever brought in scholars-in-residence, we invite members of the Jewish communities of Omaha, Lincoln and Council Bluffs to join us for all or any part of the experience," Rabbi Blum added. "I promise you, it will be a Shabbos to remember!" For reservations, send a check, made out to OCTL, to: OCTL, PO Box 24883, Omaha, NE 68124. For more information, call Rabbi Blum at 3208055.
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is an annual guest at our Passover seders he joins in the celebration of every bris. We are told that he will announce the coming of Moshiach," says Shani Katzman. "In the book of Kings, we learn that Elijah never died a physical death but was snatched up to heaven in a fiery chariot. Jewish tradition teaches that the soul continues to exist forever even after death," Rabbi Katzman added. "This is a very meaningful way for us to celebrate the lives of the kedoshim (holy martyrs)." There is no charge. Reservations can be made by calling Jennifer at 330-1800 or by e-mailing her at: chabad@aol.com.
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Movie Promises Delivers Humanity in the Midst of Conflict by PAM MQNSKY, Federation Communications Director
Promises, the highly acclaimed, and Oscar nominated documentary, is the third of four films being showcased at the Jewish Omaha Film Festival and will be shown Saturday, Nov. 16, 8 p.m. in the JCC Theater. Promises focuses on how seven Israeli and Palestinian children cope with the ongoing conflict in the region. The seven children are between the ages of 9-13 and reveal themselves to be less self-conscious and polite than teenagers or adults. Promises draws viewers into the hearts and minds of Jerusalem's children by giving voice to those captured by the region's hatred as well as those able to transcend them. The documentary follows the journey of filmmaker B.Z. Goldberg, an American who grew up in Jerusalem and was a journalist during the intifada, (Palestinian uprising). Over the course of four years, Goldberg and Justine Shapiro, the filmmakers, were welcomed into the daily lives of these seven children and their families. Each child offers a dramatic, emotional and sometimes hilarious insight into what it's like to grow up in the charged and complex city of Jerusalem. Though they live only 20 minutes apart, the seven children exist in completely separate worlds; the physical, historical and emotional obstacles between them run deep. The ability to have dialogues with anyone, in a way that breaks through
prejudices, is surely a prerequisite for peace in the region. And yet hardly anyone has such conversations. The filmmakers were able to confront and overcome these obstacles, but could these children ever do the same? Promises explores the nature of these boundaries and tells the story of a few children who dared to cross the lines to meet their neighbors. Tickets for "Promises" are $5 each, or 4 for $15 and are available at the door, online at www.jewishomaha.org/film, or by calling the Film Festival Hotline at 3346402. Payment may be made by cash check or credit card. The Jewish Omaha Film Festival ends Nov. 23 with the comedy/drama Tram of Life. The Film Festival is a Jewish Federation of Omaha Centennial Celebration event and co-sponsored by Jewish Educational and Library Services and the Kripke Library. The Film Festival is funded in part by the Avy L. and Roberta L. Miller Foundation by Lindsey Miller-Lerman and the UNOmaha Journal of Religion and Film.
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This is your ticket to fun! Children, aged 3-10 are invited to spend an afternoon enjoying a wonderful selection of short (6 to 30 minutes) children's films at the Jewish Community Center Theater on Sunday, Nov. 17, 1:30-3:30 p.m. The Kids' Matinee is part of the Jewish Omaha Film Festival which concludes November 23. Children and parents may choose to watch all four films, or pick one or two and then participate in several "film related" craft activities set up in the JCC Auditorium. The cost of the Kids' Matinee is $5 per child and includes movies, activities, popcorn and a drink. Parents are admitted free. The featured children's films will be shown in the following order: God @ Heaven: seven-year-old Adam is given a leaflet advertising "e-mail direct to God, only $10!" Adam rushes home to try it out. We follow Adam's e-mail all the way to Jerusalem's Western Wall, but Adam grows frustrated as the days pass without a reply. Then suddenly...This contemporary film's mix of theology and technology addresses an age-old question in a new and innovative way (22 minutes); Hot Bagels: The Hole Story: Charming story of how bagels are made (12 minutes); The Rooster Who Would Be King-and Other Jewish Folktales: Enter the rich world of Jewish heroes, wisdom, ethics and humor. Experience the immediacy of a live performer telling a tale. The Rooster Who Would Be King presents the best tales from the Eastern European Jewish folk tradition performed by master storytellers Peninnah Schram, Syd Lieberman, Robin Goldberg and Joyce Gettleman (27 minutes); Make-A Wish, Molly: The story of a young Russian Jewish girl who is teased for her ethnic mannerisms. Molly, eager to belong and adopt the customs of her new country, is very excited about going to her first birthday party. Molly's mother tells her about food restrictions during Passover, and asks her not to eat any birthday cake. Molly is faced with the moral dilemma of upholding a Jewish law, or disobeying in order to fit in with the other children. Based on the book by Barbara Cohen (30 minutes). The Kids' Matinee Committee includes Patty Adler, Nancy Schlessinger and Amee Zetzman. Tickets are $5 each and may be purchased at the door or on-line at www.jewishomaha.org/film or by calling the Film Festival Hotline at 334-6402. The Jewish Omaha Film is a Jewish Federation of Omaha Centennial Celebration event and cosponsored by Jewish Educational and Library Services and the Kripke Library. The Film Festival is funded in part by the Avy L. and Roberta L. Miller Foundation by Lindsey Miller-Lerman and the UNOmaha Journal of Religion and Film.
Nursing Home Report May Give Misleading Interpretation by MICHAEL SILVERMAN Executive Director, Jewish Senior Services-" — —
This week, the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS), formerly the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), will make available long-term care facility statistics intended to reflect quality care and services for the elderly. This program, entitled "The Nursing Home Quality Initiative," was piloted in a few states and is going national this week. The 50 largest long-term care facilities in each state will have specific statistics highlighted in local Michael Silverman newspapers. Information obtained to determine Quality Measures is derived from the Minimum Data Set (MDS). The MDS is an assessment tool that is completed for residents upon admission and regularly thereafter to determine their levels of acuity, activities of daily living, and changes in conditions. In addition, the MDS drives the reimbursement system for nursing homes. With the National Roll-Out of the Nursing Home Quality Initiative, information is now available for consumer use. This information, if interpreted incorrectly, can be very misleading. It is very important for the public to assess the quality of long-term care facilities and have benchmarks by which to compare. Unfortunately, statistics alone may not accomplish the original intent of the Quality Initiative. Without proper understanding of the factors contributing to high and low scores, consumers can be misled. Our industry already has a black eye because of a few poor providers. By placing statistics without explanations into the public's hands, more damage can be done. CMS will be tracking eight Quality Measures for each facility and three will be highlighted in local newspapers for only the 50 largest facilities in each state. "Our concern is that individuals will be misusing or misunderstanding the information presented," stated Shelley Cash, Director of Nursing. "For example, statistics may indicate that a particular facility has a high percentage of individuals with pressure sores, but what the public may not know is that the same facility does a fine job hi healing them so they are the preferred provider in the region to care for individuals with pressure sores. "We continue to take pride in the fact that we care deeply for the residents at the Home, and in doing so, we deal with a complex mix of medical issues," she added. Maureen Neumann, MDS Coordinator, added "Another Quality Measure looks at residents with physical restraints. Our facility percentage is extremely low, and the reason we have any at all is because we utilize devices that actually enable residents to ambulate freely about the facility. While this is considered to be a restraint, it is, in fact, an enabler and enhances independence. "There are many examples of this throughout the Quality Measures," she added, "but it will be impossible to explain the factors contributing to each one to every inquiring individual." As members of the Omaha Jewish community, it is important to know that the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home is doing quite well compared to others in the state. We have seen some of the preliminary numbers and they look good for us. Most importantly, the message here is that statistics may not always accurately indicate the quality of care provided. We have a tenured staff with very low turnover, so there is consistency in the care that we provide. I have not seen any statistics through the Nursing Home Quality Initiative that reflects upon this. For more information about the report or the Blumkin Home, call me directly at 1-402-334-6512.
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November 8, 2002
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Why Terrorism Works: Understanding the Threat, Responding to the Challenge by Alan M.Dershowitz (New Haven: Yale University Press, 2002, $24.95) f,.•"-••••."' * ' } . < ' " i Reviewed by AARON LEIBEL, Arts Editor Washington Jewish Week ———«————_««-— WASHINGTON-A direct line runs between the wishy-washy responses to Palestinian terrorism, during the past 35 years, particularly by Western Europe, and Sept. 11, writes Alan Dershowitz in this provocative, well-written book, destined to National Council of Jewish Women-Omaha Marcee Rogers, left, and Mimi Silverman. become a major source for understanding this mod- Section (NCJW) new and prospective mem- Right: Proving you are never too young to be ern plague. bers "Bonded" with current members at a a prospective NCJW member are: Danielle "In all, the international community responded to- membership event held last month, at the Gordman, left, Stacie Spies-Matz holding terrorism between 1968 and 2001 by consistently home of Sharon Kirshenbaum. Enjoying the Harper Gordman and Cheryl Lerner. Please rewarding and legitimizing it, rather than punish- shaken, not stirred martinis and iced-tinis, contact Deb Marburg for membership opporing and condemning it," the Harvard University along with Goldfinger foods were: left photo: tunity at 398-1601. law professor writes. "Seen in this light, it is no wonder we had to suffer the horrors of Sept. 11, 2001...By continuing to Exciting Learning for Tots and Their Moms reward Palestinian terrorism even after Sept. 11, by JENNIFER ? they have continued to make future terrorist The new six week session of "Mommy and Me," a opportunities to ask deeper questions regarding the attacks more likely." division of the Torah Tots program at Chabad House theme and are empowered to educate their children Dershowitz believes that the real problem with will begin on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The program is with greater confidence and knowledge. terrorism is that it succeeds, the terrorists know based on the Jewish ideal that children must be Additionally, participants benefit from parenting that it works, and that success encourages them to immersed in Jewish education from infancy. The tips offered by Shani Katzman. Her experiences continue with their evil designs. program is in its 15th year of operation and is with her own children prove to be helpful to women He demonstrates the fruits of terrorism with a 21- offered to a multi-age group. raising their families. page, two-column comparison of "Palestinian ter"In order to cultivate Jewish kids to become active Teaching along with Mrs. Katzman is Shirley rorist acts" next to "Benefits to Palestinian cause." in Jewish life, to care about Jewish issues, to feel a Goodman who has been teaching young children all For example, he lists 11 Palestinian terrorist acts responsibility and love for other Jews, we must around the community for many years. that began in July 1968 with the hijacking of an El begin their education immediately," explained "I love working with her," said Katzman. "Shirley Al flight from Rome and culminated in the Shani Katzman, instructor and founder of the pro- is warm and gentle. She loves the kids and loves November 1969 hand grenade attack on an El Al gram. "Jewishness must be natural and comfort- the learning." office in Athens that was followed a month later by able, especially in such an un-Jewish world." The program is open to children ages one through the U.N. General Assembly recognizing the four-years-old. The cost for the six week session is Topics explored include prayers, Brachot, Torah "inalienable rights of the Palestinian people." stories, discussions about G-d, and a variety of $36. An individual class is $8. Registration is necThis vividly shows how the Palestinians pushed Mitzvot, Age appropriate songs, creative move- essary. Class takes place at Chabad House on their cause from near visibility in 1968 to a state in ment and art are incorporated. Mothers also have Wednesdays, 10-11:30 am. the making in 30 years through a ruthless campaign of sabotage, hijackings, bombings and shootings. From their perspective, terrorism has really paid off. by DEVRA BRAM — — —— •• To stop support of terrorism, the world must show that any cause served by that tool will be worse, not better off, the author explains. Many analysts refer to the importance of dealing with "the root cause" of terrorism, but so doing, Dershowitz convincingly argues, has the perverse effect of increasing terrorism. Attempting to deal with those so-called root causes signals that "if you resort to terrorism, we will try harder to understand your grievances and respond to them than we would have if you employed less violent methods." In any case, Dershowitz discounts any root causes of terrorism. People always have had grievances, often justified, but most have never resorted to violence against civilians. Dershowitz has some concrete recommendations for fighting terrorism, including: • Never allow terrorists to benefit from their actions and assure that serious attention is paid to people with grievances who eschew terrorism. Gan Israel's winter session will run from Dec. Altein, left, Mollie Helm, Sarah Abussin, coun9 Deter those who send the suicide bombers. 23-27, 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. Before and after care selor Brooke Shrago and Rochie Katzman Dershowitz favors punishing Palestinians, the may be arranged. Kiddie Camp will meet work on a craft project. Right: Levi, son of overwhelming majority of whom support suicide from 9 a.m.-l p.m. for three and four year-olds. Rabbi Mendel and Shani Katzman, and Josh, bombings, with economic sanctions. He further rec- Five-year-olds have the option of joining son of Louri and Charles Sullivan, went "cherommends that the Israeli govemment--after pub- either program. Cost for the entire week is ry picking" on a field trip from Gan Israel last licly enunciating the policy-bulldoze houses in vil- $90 for kiddie campers and $100 for the older summer. For more information or to reserve a lages used by terrorists or confiscate land that division, based at the Chabad House, 1866 So. spot, call 330-1800 or e-mail chabad@aol.com . might be part of a future Palestinian state as retal- 120 St. The dates for the summer camp are visit Chabad's website at www.chabadceniation for suicide bombings. July 7-18. Left: summer campers Nechama ters.org \omaha. 1
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B'nai B'rith to Sponsor Annual ianukkah Torch Run by LOIS EPSTEIN
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Henry Monsky Lodge B'nai B'rith through Dundee, passing Temple is sponsoring its Annual Hanukkah Israel on Cass Street, and crossing Torch Run on Sunday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m. Dodge at 84th to Indian Hills Drive, According to Gary Javitch, Lodge from there to 90th, to Harney, then President, the run is a unique event through Regency and west on Pacific. celebrating Hanukkah, the festival of They will finish at the JCC. freedom. It is a group activity for fun At the conclusion of the run, refreshand to draw attention to the need for ments will be served. peace and is not a race. "This event is very special," Javitch This year, the Lodge will join our added. "There is no other such activiB'nai B'rith Youth Organization— ty like it during the winter. Because BBYO~in celebrating Hanukkah, the of its uniqueness, the Lodge is able to Festival of Freedom. use it to highlight the importance of Those participating will meet at the freedom as symbolized by the holiday entrance to the Sokolof Fitness of Hanukah, and this year, freedom Center at the Jewish Community from terrorism." Center before 9 a.m. and will be transFor more information, call me at ported in a van to the start of the race 334-6443 or e-mail lepstein@jewat 9:30 a.m. at Beth Israel Synagogue. ishomaha.org. Runners will follow a route together,
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and Spencer Jacobs, left basketball coach was the guest emceed the recent E'nai speaker. About 50 members and membership appreciation guests, including Gil Cohen, right Kevin McKenna, UNO head photo, attended.
Six Million Lights Education Fund Established by JOANIE JACOBSON
The Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Omaha has announced the establishment of the "Six Million Lights Education Fund," designed to provide funding for quality Holocaust education programs for children in the greater Omaha area. "The fund was the vision of Sam and Frances Fried both of whom are so passionate about this project," said Marty Ricks, Foundation Director. "It's a natural extension of the Memorial and vital to our never forgetting what six million Jews encountered." Ricks was referring to the Six Million Lights Memorial stone donated to every Omaha synagogue by the families of the Frieds "in honor of this community and in everlasting memory of all victims of the Holocaust." The memorials will be unveiled at Beth El, Beth Israel m the Chabad House and Temple Israel during a joint observance of the Six Million Lights Shabbat this weekend. "This fund will encourage innovative programs for all children in the city," said Ricks. "Groups and organizations will be able to apply for funding and an advisory committee, still to be determined, will choose the proposals it feels will be most effective. "The community has already stepped forward," Ricks noted. "The Foundation has received a dumber of donations to be applied to the principle of the fund. It's a great opportunity for all of us to participate at any level of giving and to
make sure the story of the Holocaust is told and retold in perpetuity." Members of the community can become Guardians of the Six Million Lights by making a tax-deductible contribution in any amount to its Education Fund by sending checks to the Federation Foundation, 333 So. 132 St., Omaha, NE 68154. For more information, call Ricks at 334-6440. Sam Fried added, "Every Passover, we are required to relive the story of how the Almighty G-d brought us out of Egypt. Each of us should feel as though we ourselves had gone forth from Egypt from slavery and explain to our children, 'It is because of what the Eternal did for me when I, myselif went out of Egypt.' "It is also just as important to teach the children about a time in history when Nazi Germany declared to the world that they intended to eradicate the Jews from the face of the earth. "There was no protest," Fried continued. "There were no demonstrations. More than 3000 Jews were slaughtered every day for more than five years and the whole world was silent. "This generation is the last to hear the eyewitness accounts of man's worst inhumanity to man. If we don't teach our children-all children-about the past, we jeopardize their future. That is the purpose of this educational fund-to keep the story alive. "I could give you six million reasons why we must learn from the past."
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Survival of the Jewish People and Homeland Theme of Chabad Dinner by CHERYL LERNER —
"Israel-The Jewish Heartbeat" will be the theme for the evening at a Shabbat Dinner at Chabad House, Friday, Nov. 15, 6 p.m. Featured guests will be Milton Kleinberg, and Rabbi Benzion and Esther Friedman from Overland Park, KS. Rabbi Mendel Katzman of Chabad House invited these speakers because of their personal involvement and connection to the themes of this time in the Jewish year. "This Hebrew month is Kislev, the month in which we celebrate Hanukkah and permeated with the message of survival. It is relevant for us to focus on concepts such as the miraculous victory of light over darkness and right over might," Rabbi Katzman said. Rabbi and Mrs. Friedman, co-directors of the Torah Center in Overland Park, are experienced teachers and lecturers, known nationally for their warmth and inspiring presence. Said Rabbi Friedman, "In these turbulent times when many feel fearful and insecure, we want to come together and be strengthened.We will talk about the secret of our survival—survival of our souls, our essence-our people and our land." Survival is a theme most central to the life of Milton Kleinberg. A
Holocaust survivor, originally from Poland, M Kleinberg is a passionate Zionist, involving himself in the American Zionist Organization since Israel's inception. His concern for the security of Israel is also very personal. He and Ms wife of 43 years, Marsha, have children and grandchildren living in Efrat, one of the many Israeli settlements that has come under frequent attacks by Palestinian militants. The survival of Israel and indeed Jewry here in America is threatened, says Kleinberg, by the danger of radical Islam, which "may put an end to the golden age of American Jewry, if we are not vigilant." Kleinberg will share ways we can all become advocates for the safety and security of world Jewry. The joy of Shabbat will permeate with spirited singing, wonderful company and great food, including a three-course traditional Shabbat meal. Candlelighting is between 4:30 and 4:45 p.m., followed by Kabbalat Shabbat services and dinner. Children are welcome and special activities will be available for them. The dinner is open to the entire community. Cost is $12 per adult and $5 per child. For reservations, call Jennifer at 330-1800.
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Newman Supportin by CLAUDIA SHERMAN ~ — ~ » — - ~ ~ ~ — ~ - ~ ~ ~ Foundation Public Relations Director In keeping with its tradition and bylaws of funding the charitable, educational, and religious projects of Omaha organizations, the Murray H. and Sharee C. Newman Supporting Foundation approved seven new grants at its annual meeting in October. Omaha Theater Company's Teens-N-Theater received a grant to produce a play that focuses on Jewish themes. The youth theater program involves junior high and high school students in acting, directing, writing, designing, and stage-managing. Teens-N-Theater has previously addressed issues specifically for and about Latino and AfricanAmerican teenagers and teenage girls. Local Jewish teens would be involved in a script based on the experiences and stories of Jews to be presented in 2005 at the Rose Blumkin Performing Arts Center and the Jewish Community Center. Theater-N-Teens intends to bring Jewish teenage participants and audiences closer to a deeper appreciation of their own Jewishness. Non-Jews will have the opportunity to share Jewish experiences in an educational and enriching environment. National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Omaha Section, received a grant to publish the fifth edition of Resources Available for Teens (R.A.F.T.), a resource directory distributed free of charge to seventh through 12th graders in most Omaha area public schools. Counseloi-s, social services agencies, and area professionals who serve youth also receive the directory which includes more than 200 references in 14 categories. Also available in Spanish and on the internet, R.A.F.T. lists addresses and phone numbers, fees, and brief descriptions of various organizations that provide services available for teens. NCJW plans to have the directory available in 2003. Requested by the Jewish Federation of Omaha, a grant was awarded to subsidize the cost of as many as ten local participants to attend the United Jewish Communities Young Leadership Regional Conference in March 2003 in San Francisco, CA. Sharon Kirshenbaum, the Jewish Federation's Young Leadership director, said that "by subsidizing the registration fee, we will be able to attract more young leaders to the conference." They will have the opportunity to learn how to translate values of social justice into tangible, meaningful action. Plenaries and breakout sessions will concentrate on spirituality, politics, and Israel/Overseas issues as well as media and entertainment. Due to the enthusiasm generated by the 2002 JCC Maccabi Games played here in August, the JCC's former J-ROK program has made some transitions. It is now the JCC Junior Maccabi Team. Its overall goal remains the same, according to Rachel Blum, director of Jewish programming at the JCC. We "provide an atmosphere where Jewish youth can come together to develop a positive Jewish identity while enhancing their leadership skills." Blum explained that the "objectives and ways of
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In the good old days, people got plenty of exercise. Our ancestors hunted animals for food, foraged for edible plants and created everything they had from their own physical labor. No need to think about when they would squeeze in a workout - their daily lives were filled with physical activities. Even our great-great-grandparents were more active than most of us. Many occupations and much of daily life, including housework, consisted of physical labor. Our bodies function best when we participate in daily activity. And while we are grateful for our cars, washing machines and construction equipment, modernization has had at least one unfortunate side-effect: For most people, physical activity is not a "natural" part of daily life. To exercise daily, many of us create "artificial" opportunities to be active - opportunities such as attending an exercise class, playing sports or going for a swim. And these opportunities often compete with other important priorities. In fact, when life gets busy, it can be tempting to put an exercise program on hold. How important is exercise? We might begin to answer this question by asking, How important is your health? When
health problems arise, work, family and other responsibilities suffer. By taking care of your health, you are indirectly fulfilling your responsibilities as a parent, worker or friend. So the importance of health is not truly separate from the other important priorities in your life. Regular physical activity has many wonderful benefits for people of all ages. It reduces risk of many chronic diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and type II diabetes. It strengthens muscles and bones, helps improve sleep quality and reduces stress. The list of physical and psychological benefits goes on and on, but the key to achieving these wonderful benefits is lifelong, regular physical activity, not an occasional walk on the weekend (although this is better than nothing). Because it is lifelong activity that matters most, a missed tennis game or aerobics workout appears insignificant. And, in truth, missing one session doesn't really matter in the great scheme of things. There will always be circumstances that make exercise temporarily impossible. Yet at the same time it matters greatly, since lifelong physical activity is made up of these single sessions. Each session requires that decision: "I will make the time."
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Yiddish as a Second Language "LomirRecSn Yiddish" Let Us Speak Yiddish How is your Yiddish? Join us every Thursday for conversational Yiddish from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Social Hall of the JCC. Call Anne Skolkin at 343-1638 for information.
10th Bag Birthday Brunch Celebration Reserve Sunday, December 1,2002 Visions chairwomen: Elaine Fellman and Marcia Gallner are planning a fun afternoon to celebrate the Visions birthday. We will have a wonderful brunch (nominally priced) at the JCC auditorium with a terrific musical afternoon to
follow. Please mark your calendar for a fun-filled celebration. We need volunteers for various activities. Call either of us to say you'll help. Marcy at 393-6775 or Elaine at 391-5462
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How to Stay HEALTHY AND WELL! Read on Arthritis Foundation Offers a Free, New Booklet: 51 Ways To Be Good To Your Joints To demonstrate the need for individuals to take control of their joint health, the Arthritis Foundation conducted a free joint health survey last May at various locations around the United States. Of the more than 5,000 people surveyed: • 67 percent were found to be at risk for arthritis • 52 percent were not aware they were at risk for developing arthritis • 53 percent were already exhibiting symptoms of arthritis. Surprisingly, of those surveyed, 51 percent do not plan to see their doctor about their joint health. Many people will wait to see a doctor because they
think they are too young to have arthritis, yet millions of Americans, especially baby boomers, will reach retirement and not be able to live the way they had hoped. It's distressing that denial is going to cause people to be in a lot of pain. For joint-healthy tips, the Arthritis Foundation is offering a free booklet, 57 Ways To Be Good To Your Joints, which includes the 12-question joint health quiz and is full of facts on nutrition, exercise, talking with your doctor, managing your daily tasks and more. For a copy, contact the Arthritis Foundation at 800/283-7800 or log on to www.arthritis.org.
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Lower High Blood Pressure One reason high blood pressure is so common is that people are not active enough. Regular physical activity can lower your blood pressure by about the same amount as many blood pressure medications, according to the Mayo Clinic. Don't worry, you don't have to become an athlete to lower your blood pressure. The most important thing is
to make sure you get a moderate amount of activity into your life on a daily basis. If it's difficult to carve 30 minutes out of your busy schedule, you can accumulate your activities in 5 to 10 minute intervals throughout the day. Park your car farther away from work. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Go for a short walk during your lunch hour. Three 10-minute periods of
activity are almost as beneficial to your overall fitness as one 30-minute session.
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Jewish Minyan in Senate Grows (Continued from page 1) <•-» • »—• have voted overwhelmingly for Lautenberg in the past. The one Jewish senator up for re-electionCarl Levin (D-MI)--easily defeated his Republican challenger, Andrew Raczkowski. The fourth Jewish candidate for Senate, Idaho's Alan Blinken, lost to the Republican incumbent, Sen. Larry Craig. The victories by Levin and Lautenberg, announced Tuesday evening, ensured that there would still be a "minyan" in the Senate. On Wednesday morning, as results from Minnesota were finalized, it became clear that the minyan would grow: Coleman defeated former vice president Walter Mondale, who entered the race following the sudden death of Sen. Paul Wellstone on Oct. 25. Mondale was seen as the candidate whose positions would resonate more with Jewish voters, especially on domestic issues. But Coleman, the former mayor of St. Paul, also presented strongly proIsrael positions during the campaign. In a race that Jewish political junkies followed closely, Rep. John Sununu beat Gov. Jeanne
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Shaheen for the Senate seat in New Hampshire. action and addressed many other areas of Jewish Shaheen had garnered some Jewish financial sup- interest. His strongly pro-Israel positions earned him praise from Jewish groups. port, mostly to block Sununu. With Gilman's departure, Cantor, who won reSununu, who is of Palestinian and Lebanese background, has come under fire for supporting U.S. aid election, becomes the lone Jewish Republican in the to the Palestinian Authority. He also has voted for House. Cantor has taken hawkish positions in supaid to Israel, however, and has returned campaign port of Israel, co-sponsoring legislation that would contributions from Arab donors who backed Hamas. cut off all U.S. aid to the Palestinian Authority and Even with Republicans in control of the Senate, another bill calling for an end to aid to the some political analysts do not foresee dramatic Palestinians until they stop unauthorized excavations on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. changes, as the party's margin will be narrow. All Jewish incumbents Stuart Rothenberg, ediup for re-election Tuesday tor and publisher of the Election 2002 Results retained their seats. Rothenberg Political for Jewish Candidates Report, believes the NEW YORK (JTA) - The following is a list of Jewish There also are two new governors: Republican agenda has members of the 108th Congress. The number of Jews in Jewish been thin, focusing mostly the Senate will rise from 10 to 11; the one senator who Democrat Ed Rendell of and on tax cuts, and the GOP was re-elected is marked with an asterisk. New mem- Pennsylvania of Congress, including Frank Lautenberg, who has now will look for other bers Republican Linda Lingle served before, are marked with a double asterisk administration messages U.S. SENATE of Hawaii. In Alabama's to push. gubernatorial race, Barbara Boxer (D-CA) Democratic incumbent The main difference will Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) Don Siegelman claimed a be more of a "psychological Joseph Lieberman (D-CT) Carl Levin (D-MI) * narrow victory over Rep. factor" now that Norm Coleinan (R-MI)** Bob Riley for a second Republicans can dictate Lautenberg (D-NJ) ** term, though state the flow of legislation, Frank Charles Schumer (D-NY) Republicans disputed the Rothenberg said. •Ron Wyden (D-OR) result. Siegelman is The Republican victory Arlen Specter (R-PA) Catholic but his wife, Lori, also will influence how Russell Feingold (D-WI) is the first Jewish first Jewish organizations Herb Kohl (D-WI) lady in Alabama's history. press their issues, accord- U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Their son celebrated his ing to David Zwiebel, exec- Howard Berman (D-CA) Bar Mitzvah at utive vice president for Susan Davis (D-CA) Filner (D-CA) government and public Bob M o n t g o m e r y ' s Harman (D-CA) affairs for Agudath Israel Jane Conservative congregaTom Lantos (D-CA.) of America, a fervently Adam Schiff (D-CA) tion last year. Orthodox group. An Brad Sherman (D-CA) (Editor's note: In local example is special educa- Howard Waxman (D-CA) Omaha races, incumbent tion: With Republicans at Peter Deutsch (D-FL.) Penny Sophir was the helm in the Senate, Robert Wexler (D-FL.) returned to the OPS Zweibel said his group Rahm Emanuel (D-IL)** Board, but first-time camSchakowsky (D-IL) might press for a voucher Jan paigner Nancy Jacobson Ben Cardin (D-MD) system to help children Barney Frank (D-MA) lost her bid for a seat on with special needs in pri- Sander Levin (D-MI) the Omaha School Board. vate schools, Zwiebel said. Shelley Berkley (D-NV) Tom Baker was elected to the District 66 Board last In the House, Jews are Steve.Rothman (D-NJ) May.) losing a longtime friend on Gary Ackerman (D-NY) Eliot Engel (D-NY) Capitol Hill with the Steve Israel (D-NY) retirement of Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY) (Tom Tugend in Los Benjamin Gilman (R-NY). Jerry Nadler (D-NY) Angeles and Larry Gilman voted to increase Anthony Weiner (D-NY) Brook of the Deep aid to Israel over the Martin Frost (D-TX) South Jewish Voice years, worked on behalf of Eric Cantor (R-VA) contributed to this artiIsraeli soldiers missing in Bernard Sanders (Ind-VT) cle.)
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Dr. Raymond Scheindlin, last month's Scholar-in-Residence at Temple Israel, met with participants going on Temple's Journey to Jewish Spain. The group, including Rabbi Aryeh Azriel, left, Dr. Scheindlin, and Paul and Sally Fine, met ,to talk about Dr. Scheindlin's experiences and tips on what to see and do in Spain. During his residency at Temple, Dr. Scheindlin, professor of Medieval Hebrew Literature at the Jewish Theological Seminary, spoke throughout the weekend. Right photo: Hazzan Ram6n Tasat, left, followed Dr. Scheindlin to Omaha from Silver Spring, MD, as Hazzan-in-Residence the next
weekend. After Kabbalat Shabbat and Saturday morning services, and Havdalah with the Temple Youth Group, Hazzan Tasat gathered with others, including Temple's Cantor Wendy Shermet and Beth El's Cantor Emil Berkovits, for an evening sponsored by Beth Israel. He spent Sunday morning at Beth El. Temple's next scholar-in-residence will be Andree Aelion Brooks, Dec. 13-15, who will present topics on "Putting the Pieces Together: The Survival of Sephardic Jewry After 1492% as the congregation pursues its year-long course through the world of Sephardic Jewry's history and culture.
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JEWISH SENIOR SERVICES Reminder: Celebrate Veterans Day on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m. in the JCC auditorium. The AVI80RS Ensemble will perform. The show features songs from the 1930s and '40s performed by area talent. Sponsored by Morris Lipp, L.O.V.E., JSS, and Jewish War Veterans, seating to the event will open at 6:30 p.m. Please call Anne Joseph or Cathy Carroll 334-6520 with questions. If you are a senior citizen in need of transportation to the concert, please contact Maggie Conti at 334-6521. L.O.V.E. will sponsor a sale on all gift shop items before and after the USO show. Proceeds support the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home.
OMAHA CENTER Y.E.S. FOR TORAH LEARNING Members will meet Monday at the JCC. Play Rabbi Aryeh Blum will give a Parasha Shiur on bingo at 10 a.m. with Eileen Remer or exercise with Shabbat afternoon, Nov. 2, 3:35 p.m. Torah Tots con- Stacey Paskert at 10:30 a.m. Bring articles to share tinues with Shari Blum on Mondays, 9:30 a.m.; Time for "YES Talk" at 11 a.m. Following lunch at noon, for Talmud is with Rabbi Blum on Monday, Nov. 11,7 Robin Abrams, daughter-in-law of Edith Abrams p.m.; learn at the Beis Midrash, Tuesday, Nov. 12, and niece of Reva Oruch, will speak on "Shared 7:30 p.m., all at the OCTL house, 1313 No. 58 St. Experiences from Around the World." Robin and her Discussion of the weekly parasha is at Lunch 'n family are coming from California and she will Learn, Wednesday, Nov. 13, noon at the Federation receive an Honorary Masters Degree from the Library. At 7:30 p.m., Rabbi Blum hosts a class for University of Nebraska at Lincoln as a distinwomen at the OCTL House. Also at 7:30 p.m., Brooke guished alumni. She is an attorney and has been Shrago will lead a Jewish learning group for teenage president of several high tech companies. For transportation, call 330-4272. girls at her home, 805 So. 120 Ave. Reminders: OCTL's Fun Night is tomorrow Call Maggie Conti, 445-6521, for reservations for: night!. Saturday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m. will be a night of Thanksgiving Day Party, Nov. 18, Bluffs Run, Nov. VISIONS Reminders: For those members going on the day kosher food, mystery, and fun at Culinary Services 21; and Hanukkah Party on Dec.2, trip to Brownville, please meet at the JCC by 12:45 at 7597 Main St. in Ralston. To make your reservap.m. Luncheon meeting is Friday, Nov. 15, 12:30 tions, call Nancy Wolf at 330-6736. p.m. at Caniglia's Venice Inn. Don't miss this opporNov. 15-16: Join OCTL for Shabbat Scholars-intunity to hear Oliver B. Pollak. As a joint project Residence with Rabbi Moshe Baruch and Naama with Jewish Family Service, please bring your Parnes of the Atlanta Scholars Kollel (ASK). Friday donation to the luncheon or send a check to Milton night dinner is $15 for adults; $7 for children; / • 1r< and Doris Parker, 120 So. 70 St., Omaha, NE 68132. Saturday, Nov. 16 lunch is $12 for adults; $5 for chilMake check payable to JFS. dren or both meals are $25 for adults and $10 for Visions 10th Birthday Party is Sunday, Dec. 1, children. Reservations are due by Nov. 13. noon, in the JCC auditorium. Cost is $5 per person. For information or to reserve, call Rabbi Blum, Special musical entertainment by Kim Eames. Send 320-8055. reservations to: Elaine Feldman, 770 No. 93 WALK-IN, DROP-IN St.,#2D5, Omaha, NE 68114. Make check payable to Members will meet Thursday at the JCC. Jewish Senior Services. Deadline is Nov.21. Exercise and bingo will begin at 10 a.m.; bring a Join us for an escorted tour of "The American dairy sack lunch to eat at 11:30 a.m, or call Maggie Presidency: Inside the White House" on Tuesday, Conti to reserve a bagel sandwich from the Bagel Dec. 10, 10 a.m. at the Durham Western Heritage Bin (deadline for reservations is Nov. 11). At noon, Museum. Cost is $3.50 per person. Following the enjoy the movie, The Rookie, starring Dennis Quaid. tour, lunch on your own at Piccolo Pete's, 2202 So. Popcorn will be served. Call Maggie Conti at 33420 St. Deadline is Dec. 2. Make check payable to 6521 for transportation. JSS. Send reservations to: Fred and Sandy Bromley, YIDDISH CLUB 13419 Marinda St., Omaha, NE 68144 Traditional Greek Dishes Lomir Redn Yiddish: Let Us Speak Yiddish Conversation Group will meet Thursday, 1-3 p.m. * Roast Lamb • Saganakl B'NAI B'RITH BREADBREAEERS in the Social Hall of the JCC. Call Anne Skolkin for • Fish Piaki + Spanakoplta * Stuffed Grape Leaves • Lamb Kabob Mike Kelley, Omaha World-Herald columnist will information at 343-1638. * Chicken Reganato • Chicken Kabob discuss the attempted murder of his daughter, her 39-FOREVER • Souvfaki • Seafood Specialties assailant's conviction, and the wrongful stigma View "Residents of the United States" at the • Mousaka • Full Bar attached to rape on Wednesday, Nov. 13, noon, at Durham Western Heritage Museum this Sunday, TAKE-OUT ' \l CATERING the Park Inn Regency. Cost is $9 for lunch and $2 Nov. 10, 1:30 p.m. Dinner follows at El Aguila 3026 No. 90th St • 571-2857 for beverage service only. Breadbreakers is open to Mexican Restaurant. For more information, call the community. Judy Katskee, 493-8875.
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Illiiiiiiii Julio's West received the Restaurant Neighbor Award from the National Restaurant Association, which acknowledges restaurants for community service, in this case, for support of the Bethphage Foundation, a national charity which helps children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities. Owner Rick Fox noted that Julio's also supports Share our Strength's Taste of the Nation, the Boys and Girls Clubs, the American Red Cross, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Pacific Pals and the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Former Omahan Dr. Steven Epstein, a Pastpresident of Beth Yeshuran Conservative Synagogue in Houston, will receive the State of Israel Maimonides Award this Sunday in Texas, according to Dr. Raymond Kaufman, Chairman of the Texas Medical and Health Professions Division of the State of Israel Bonds. Dr. Epstein, son of Harold (Bae) and Etta Epstein, has been a member of the Beth Yeshuran Board since 1981. He has chaired the Membership, Campaign, and Building Committees of the synagogue and established the Chai Club for the Cultural Arts. He also has served on the United Synagogue regional board, and on its national board. In addition, Dr. Epstein provided for volunteer dental screening for Russian immigrants through Houston's Jewish Family Service and has been a member of the ADL board and chapter President of the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity. Jennifer Cooper received the Superstar award as the best dancer at the 2002 Metro State Spirit Spectacular Championship for high school and club dance teams. Jen is captain of the Millard North •High. School Dance Team, which finished second in the competition. Jen, a.senior at Millard North, is
Greek, Italian & Lebanese Imported Groceries a superior honor roll student and member of the National Honor Society. The daughter of Harvey and Rose Cooper, she has danced at the Omaha JCC since she was four-yearsold. Julian Leopold of Sioux City, IA, has been selected to represent his Jewish community at the annual United Jewish Communities General Assembly in Philadelphia later this month. Leopold, who is married to the former Lisa Platt of Omaha, chairs the UJC Men's Division Campaign in Sioux City this year and has played an active role on the Long Range Planning Committee. Governor Mike Johanns has appointed Lois Wine, Director of Volunteer Services at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home, to a three-year term as a Commissioner for the Nebraska Volunteer Service Commission. The Nebraska Volunteer Service Commission was established in 1994 to promote mobilize, and support the efforts of all Nebraskans who are united in strengthening their communities, state and nation through community service. The purpose of the Commission is to promote and support ArneriCorps programs; community based Learn Serve, and community service activities. Throughout the year the commission is responsible for soliciting and reviewing AmeriCorps and community based Learn and Serve funding proposals, and for providing training and technical assistance to the programs once funded. Wine is past Chair of the United Way Community Volunteer Network. She currently is Recording Secretary on the National Board of Associates of Jewish Homes- and Services for the Aging. ;She also been appointed Chair of the annual Governor's.conference on Community Service,. March'25-27,-2003,
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Biumkln Home Seeks Prints from Local Photographers by MICHAEL SILVERMAN Executive Director, Jewish Senior Services
The Rose Blumkin Jewish Home is trying to provide stimulating and {_ * new colorful photographs throughout the facility. While the Home certainly has an impressive assortment of paintings, photographs, and needlepoints adorning the walls, we would like to take advantage of the skills and experiences of K local amateur and professional photographers for the direct benefit of the residents, their families, and all who walk through our halls. Many board and community members, staff^ and residents, are exceptional amateur photographers. Those who have made recent trips and taken high quality photos, may submit them in
This innovative program will allow the residents to enjoy exciting new artwork; there will also be consistency in the framing and size of these pieces, which will allow for easy shifting and relocation as necessary. I welcome your submissions and participation in this new and exciting program. Please feel free to contact me at 1-402-334] 6512. Submissions will be due by no later than Jan. 10,2003. Left: This photo of Yavapia Point in the "v,*"-1 Grand Canyon was • i ghot jjy former Omahan Stan Lipsey in 1994. It is one of 42 • photos, taken over a j span of more than 20 years, donated to the
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(Continued from Page 1) recognize donors who increase their annual gift by $100 or more. "Tzedakah is at the veiy core of the 'Centennial Patron Program,"' says Elinor. "For many of us, giving $100 more to the Campaign will not alter our lifestyles, but consider the tremendous impact $100 will have on a needy Jewish family who can barely afford to feed their family. It's an amazing feeling to know that you've made a difference in someone's life, and we think that's worth much more than $100!" Super Sunday is the largest division in the Annual Campaign with 1,400 donors. Traditionally, Super Sunday is the finale for the Federation's Annual Campaign culminating with a telethon in January when volunteers call community members for their Campaign pledge. But because of the "Centennial Patron Program" Super Sunday 2003 will be starting up early. "We want to invite every Super Sunday donor to become a proud 'Centennial Patron' during the early months of the Federation's Annual Campaign," declared Guy. either 4x6" or 5x7" for- ;• Mr'f>; £*. > ,. , ^ / ^ ; ' , v ^ fte^kj; » 1 Roswell Park Cancer Super Sunday donors will soon receive a letter mat. Please mark them L'./^vJ';V\\^V^;?'£:*-\.^/^^'\^»*' J ^^fc',| Institute in Buffalo, from the Matalons that includes their 2003 pledge mv attention, with t—' ^jjjLAtLt. *z.*t\LJLJLi. .. -^.f.. L. *2J, *.'toM*-'-'h-lNY, &—^JNY. bv Linsev. to my by Lipsey, card and information about the 2003 Jewish your name and contact number clearly on the back Publisher of the Buffalo News. The photos at Federation's Centennial Campaign. Those donors of the photo in marker (not ballpoint pen). Roswell Park, which range in size from 30x40" who choose to make an increased pledge of any Photos that will be considered include: flowers, to one that is 13-feet long, are part of a perma- amount will be listed in the "Centennial Patron" ad wildlife, children at play, vacation spots, and Judaic nent exhibit for the staff and patients who in the Jewish Press as a contributor. Those who themes. Please do not send photos of family mem- visit and work in the Department of make an increase of $100 or more will be highlightbers for consideration. Whenever possible, include Radiation. Lipsey was instrumental in secur- ed in the ad as "Proud Centennial Patrons." the negative for the submitted photo. After review- ing state funding to construct the facility and For more information, please contact Pam Monsky ing the photographs, we will choose an array of pho- has been recognized as a leader in the Jewish at 334-6431. The 2003 Super Sunday telethon will tographs to be reproduced in' a larger format- and general Buffalo community. This smaller be held Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003 at Omaha Steaks approximately 24x30" for display in the nursing version will hang in the Rose Blumkin Jewish Telemarketing Center. units and throughout the Home. Home.
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Valeri and Luba Ugonski This extraordinary benefit concert will he performed on Tuesday,November 1 9, 2002 'at 7:00 p.m. at The Rose Performing Arts Theatre. This event is sponsored by the Kiwanfs C3ub of Omaha
Proceeds from this concert will benefit The Hope Center.The Hope Center is located in the former Gene Eppley Boys Club. It is a place of reflige, recreation and education for inner-city youth; empowering young people with daily living skills. The services provided to the kids are designed to build moral character and inspire each one of them to attain their full potential.
Tickets for this event are $21.50 and are available throughThe Rose Ticket OfficaThe RoseTicket Office can be contacted by calling 402/345-4849. The Rose Performing ArtsTheatre is located at 2001 Famam Street in Omaha.