JEWISH PRESS VoL LXXXH
No. 20
Omaha, NE
14 Shevat, 5753
January 17,2003
CELEBRATING 82 YEARS OF SERVICE TO NEBRASKA AND WESTERN IOWA
Omahan Receives Hillel Award of Excellence by "CAROL KATZMAN, Editor
Washington, pus community D. C . - - L a s t consists of over month, Sarah 3,000 students, Raful has been Raful received at the forefront the Richard M. of student leadJoel Exemplar of ership developExcellence 2002 ment, program award at the planning and annual Hillel engaging stuInternational dents to become Professional involved with Staff Conference Hillel. in Princeton, NJ. Currently the The award was Jewish Student renamed this Life Coordinator year to honor Joel who is leavat Hffiel at the ing in June to George WashSarah Raftil and former become presiington Universident of Yeshiva ty, Raful spent a Executive Director Richard Joel. year as a Steinhardt Fellow for Hillel University. at the University of Massachusetts, The largest Jewish campus organifollowing her graduation from the zation in the world, Hillel: The University of Illinois at Campaign- Foundation for Jewish Campus Life, is committed to creatively empowerUrbana in May, 2000. "Sarah inspires and provokes a ren- ing and engaging Jewish students aissance of Jewish life on her campus through its network of over 500 camand serves as a model for the entire pus Foundations, Program Centers Hillel community," said Hillel's and affiliates. Its long-standing dediPresident and International Director cation to building Jewish identity, while nurturing intellectual and spirRichard M. Joel. "I have yet to meet a Jewish profes- itual growth in a pluralistic community, positions Hillel as a leader in buildsional as dedicated, as committed and asflat-outtalented as Sarah Raful. She ing a stronger Jewish people and is, without doubt, the most magnetic stronger Jewish future. Raful is the daughter of Larry and and energetic Jewish professional I have ever worked with," said GWU Dinah Raful and a 1996 Jewish of Omaha Teen Hillel Executive Director Simon Amiel. Federation At a school where the Jewish cam- Leadership award winner.
New Professionals Invigorate JELS by RAM MONSKY
Federation Communications Director
When Jewish Education and Library Services (JELS) Executive Director Carolyn Novicoff left Omaha. for Seottsdale to begin a new career as CEO of CMldHelp, USA earlier this month, the JELS Board could have faced a hiring nightmare. Under NovicofiTs threeyear tenure, the agency entered a period of renewed vigor and scope, CooMe Katskee most notably by installing Prof. Guy Matalon the agency is responsible for administhe popular Florence Melton Adult tering academic scholarships and Mini School, as well-as overseeing the. administrative and financial helm at financial aid for college, preschool, Friedel, Jewish experience trips and Friedel Jewish Academy. The new Executive Director for summer camps. JELS is Guy Matalon who took the JELS is one of five Centers of post on Jan. 6. CooMe Katskee has Excellence under the umbrella of the been hired as the new Principal of the Jewish Federation. The other Friedel Jewish Academy. Matalon has Centers (or agencies) include; the already begun setting priorities that Anti-Defamation League/Community reflect a new vision of American Relations Committee, Jewish Jewish education—and has set some Community Center, Jewish Family ambitious goals for the agency. Service and Jewish Senior Services JELS directs the Kripke Federation (fee Jewish Press and Foundation are Library, the College of Jewish committees of the Federation). Learning, adult Jewish educational ; Mataloh's goal is to shatter the negprogramming and the Community ative connotation many Jewish adults Teacher program (which provides have when they hear the words qualified Jewish educators who imple- 'Jewish Education.' ment the Jewish curricnluni at The key to invigorate and strengthFriedel, as well as teach at the syna- en Jewish identity is Jewish educagogue religious schools). In addition, (Contmued on page 12)
Anne Frank's Step-sister to Speak Following Theater Performances by SANDY HEATHER
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Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss, friend and step- Center, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 7p,m. sister of Anne Frank, will speak next month about The program is free and open to the her experiences during World War II following per- public. A reception will follow the formances of the Nebraska Theatre Caravan's mov- program. The community is also invited to ing play, And Then They Came for Me: view the artwork of Eva Schloss' Remembering the World of Anne Frank. In March 1938, the Germans invaded Austria and brother and father in the Pennie Z. young Schloss (then Geiringer) and her family Davis Gallery for Holocaust became refugees. They fled to Amsterdam, where Education which, will open, the they, hid from the Nazis until they were betrayed evening of the program. and arrested in May 1944. Erich and Heinz Geiringer took up Schloss was 15 years old when she was sent to painting to pass the time as they hid Auschwitz, the same age as her friend and neighbor from the Nazis hi German-occupied Anne Frank. Together with her mother, Eva Holland in 1942. Using oil paints endured the horrors of the camp, and suffered the given to them by their host in the town loss of her brother and father. Following the war, of Soestdijk, they crafted pieces of her mother married Otto Frank, the only surviving expressing their isolation and hope for member of the Frank family. Only after 40 years freedom. Before leaving the house, was Schloss able to tell her story. they stashed 30 paintings under a Written by James Still, the multi-media play, And floorboard in the attic with a note that Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World ofread, "Property of Erich and Heinz Anne Frank, weaves videotaped interviews with Geiringer from Amsterdam who are in Paintings by Erich and Heinz Geiringer-brothers of Eva be exhibited at the JCC. The paintings were hidHolocaust survivors alongside live actors recreating hiding and will collect the goods again Schloss-will en after the war" ^ throughout WWII, until Schloss retrieved them. scenes from their lives during World War II. They did not survive, but later, Eva Schloss The play follows the lives of Anne Frank, her INSIDE: first boyfriend, Ed Silverberg, and Anne's neigh- returned to retrieve the artwork. The exhibit bor, Eva Schloss. The performance incorporates includes part of the collection that is now traveling Lieberman Declares Candidacy.... page 2 oral history, dramatic action, direct address, and to communities throughout the United States. issues of memory Schloss' visit to Omaha is made possible in coopWhere Are Tkey Now? ....page 7 Schloss will address the audience following the eration with the Plains States Regional Office of the Caravan's special performance of And Then They Anti-Defamation League. For more information, The Promising Land ...page 8 Came for Me to be held at the Jewish Community call the ADL, 333-1303.
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CALENDAR OFEVENTS FRIDAY JANUARY 17 Visions Luncheon, 12:30 p.m. at Venice Inn Shabbat Dinner, 7 p.m. at Beth El SATURDAY JANUARY 18 P Lunch and Learn on Shabbat (BELLS), 12:30 p.m. p , at Beth El 7 K SUNDAY JANUARY 19 & NACS Pushkin Club Meeting, 2 p.m. & Beyt Shalom, 3 p.m. S Boy Scout Meeting, 5 p.m. S A "Live from the 92nd Street Y", 6:30 p.m., featuring A v Sen, Joe Lieberman and Hadassah Lieberman V
The Victory At Megiddo by RABBI MYER S. KR1PKE - — i — — (This column was originally published in the Jewish Press on. Jan. 17, 1992 ) . Parashat Beshalach You don't have to love poetry to be impressed by two poems before this Shabbat this Shabbat Shirah. usually we call Shabbat Shirah the "Sabbath of Song." But an equally valid translation would be the "Sabbath of Poetry." The first of these two poems is in the Sidrah. After crossing the Sea of Reeds in triumph, the text tells us that Moses and the Children of Israel sang this song--or recited this poem--in praise of the Lord, and in thanksgiving. It comes as no surprise to careful readers of the text to learn that modern critics think that the text comes from later timesno earlier than"the Age of Solomon. The second poem, the Song of Deborah, is our Haftarah, and it was chosen to match the "Song at the Sea" of the Sidrah. Again, to careful readers it should be no surprise to learn that critical scholars, almost all, ad-judge that this poem is contemporaneous with the event. What was the event? Our ancestors came into Canaan about 12 BCE. It is apparent that the accounts of the rapid conquest of the land in the Book, of Joshua are hard-fought and difficult encounters with the local peoples. The Song of Deborah (and the prose account of the same event one chapter earlier) describes one of those events. Canaanites had kept the Israelites bottled up in the hill country. King Jabin of Hazor had prevented them from settling in the more-arable parts of the country, specifically in the Valley of Jezreel (what we now call 'The Emek'). In a furious battle in the valley, Sisera, the enemy commander, is ingloriously killed by a woman, and the Israelites triumphed. The battle is sometimes called the battle of Megiddo, the nearby mountain pass. Typically, our ancient ancestors assigned the victory to God- who commanded Nature to confound the enemy by flooding the valley. Thus the enemy war chariots were made useless, mired down in. the bog. It was as though, in a battle of tanks against foot soldiers, all the tanks became suddenly inoperative. The chain of history that followed included the settlement of Israel in Canaan, the establishment of the monarchy, the writing of Biblical books, the burgeoning of monotheism — isn't that enough? The poem itself, with archaic language and verb forms, fiery wording, vigorous phrasing, and vivid pictures, is judged to be an immediate reaction to the astonishing victory. It is one of the world's greatest poems.
TAUBA (TOBY) SZMERLAK
Toby Szmerlak died Jan. 11 at the age of 82. Graveside services were held in Cheyenne, WY. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Szmerlak, and a son, Simcha. She is survived by daughter, Frida Szmerlak of Las Vegas, NV; daughters and sons-in-law, Leya and Dave Goldberg of New York, Hanna and Larry DeBruin of Omaha; six grandchildren, Mindy Marr, Lauri Cayado, Sheryl Goldberg,-all of New York, Julie Kemeny of Phoenix, AZ, Steve and Melissa DeBruin of Lawrence, KS; five great-grandchildren; and a brother, Velvel Cudiker of Israel. Memorials to Beth El Synagogue.
Lieberman Announces Presidential Candidacy by JEWISH PRESS News Service
(JTA)-Son. Joseph Lieberman (D-CT), right, met with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon
in Jerusalem
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month. Lieberman
announced Monday he will seek the U.S. pres-
idency in 2004 and quoted President Kennedy: "Here on earth, God's work must be our own." Asked about his religion, Lieberman said he experienced no bigotry in 2000. "My faith is at the center of who I am, 1 am not going to conceal that" during the campaign, he said, adding that he would not "hesitate to talk about faith when it's relevant." If nominated by the Democratic Party, Lieberman will be the first Jewish presidential candidate in U.S. history. This Sunday, the JCC will present Lieberman via satellite, Live from the 92nd St. Y, Jan. Id, 6:80 p.m. Photo by Brian HendterfJTA
Basic Judaism Students Meet the Rabbis by CLAUDIA SHERMAN, Temple Israel Communications Coordinator
MONDAY JANUARY 20 Pennie Z. Davis CDC Staff Inservice Day CDC CLOSED YES Program, 10 a.m. Melton Adult Mini School, 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. CDC Figiel Kids Concert, 2:30 p.m. Talmud Class with Rabbi Kutner, 7 p.m., at Beth Israel TUESDAY JANUARY 21 JELS Lunch'n Learn with Guy Malaton and Bob Wolfson, noon Beyt Shalom, 4 p.m. BBYO Night, 6 p.m. ADL/CRC Executive Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY JANUARY 22 CDC Mission Imagination Concert, 7 a.m. Melton Adult Mini School, 11. a.m. Fricdel Jewish Academy Book [Bunch, 11:30 a.m. THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 Walk-in Drop-in, 10 a.m. Yiddish Group Meeting, 1 p.m.
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Merilee Rimerman, who is enrolled in Temple noted. "I very much enjoyed the evening, It was Israel's Basic Judaism class, attended "An Evening quite remarkable," she added. with the Rabbis" last month at Temple Israel. Eabbis Linda Gates, another member of the Basic Judaism Mordochai Levin from Beth El Synagogue, Howard class, also thought "it was really impressive that they Kutner from Beth Israel Synagogue, Mendel (the rabbis) all would come to speak to the group. "I Katzman from the Chabad House, and Temple appreciated that they took time out of their busy Israel's Aryeh Azriel participated in a panel as each schedules to come," she said. Acknowledging that she described the different views of Judaism and didn't know a lot about Chabad and liked hearing . answered questions from the audience. . about the differences in the various movements, "I was very impressed that all the rabbis would Gates added that "they all did a good job." come and talk together," said Rimerman. Their Jerry Hopkins commented that the rabbis also willingness to be together gave Rimerman a posi- answered some of his questions about the differences tive view of how Jews got along, as well as a favor- between the movements. "Basically, they appeared able look at how Omahans relate to one another. to be very similar," he observed. Hopkins was also She has lived in the area less than a year. The dis- taken with "the fact that they (the rabbis) could talk cussion, which she found "very enlightening, cor- about the differences without being angry with one related with some of the reading in our class," she another. They could actually talk about it!"
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SYNAGOGUES 556-6288 FRIDAY; 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; Shabbat Shim Service, 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Aryeh Azriel, Rabbi Craig Marantz and Cantor Wendy Shermet will officiate. Cantor Shermet will be joined by Galeet Dardashti, lead singer of the group Divahn, for this special Sabbath of Song featuring a Sephai'dic sound. SATURDAY: Bagels and Sacred Books, 9:30 a.m., in the Milder Center. Please join us as wo continue study of Traditional Prayers, Modern Commentaries: The Amidah; Morning service, 10:30 a.m. SITTER SERVICE Sitter Service is available each Friday evening at the 7:30 service, Saturday mornings when there is a bar or bat mitzvah, as well as Sunday mornings when there is religious school, Charge is $2 petfamily. Please make reservations with the office. SUNDAY, J a n . 19,10 a.m. in the Milder Center. Join Men's Club for a lox and bagels get-together and enjoy guest speaker Dr. Howard E. Gcndolman. His topic will be "Repair of the Human Brain." Cost for non-members is $3, • ADULT EDUCATION Tuesday, Jan. 21: Conversations with the Rabbi, noon-1 j>.m. Join Rabbi Azriol for an informal BYO brown bag lunch and discussion of current events and issues that affect the Jewish community in Omaha and around the world. Wednesday, J a n . 22: "A Guide, to the. Perplexed: Reading the Writings of Maimonkh's" Lunch and Learn, noon-1 p,m. Rabbi Azriel will teach this throoweck lunch 'n loam series using The Maimonides Reader. Thursday, Jan, 28: Adult Study with Rabbi Azriel, 10-11:30 sum.
"More than 'bricks and mortar, the sanctuary serves as a symbol of our religious traditions-past, present and future," stated Todd Hutton, chairman of Temple Israel's Outreach Committee. Beginning Sunday, J a n . 26, 10 a.m., the Outreach Committee will sponsor "a back-to-basics tour" of the sanctuary at Temple led by Rabbi Craig Marantz. On this "guided tour of the who, what, where, when, and why of celebrating our spiritual customs, Rabbi Mar ante will help us explore life within the synagogue," Hutton said. "This will be a tremendous opportunity to examine the mechanics of Jewish traditions that take place within the synagogue. When we stand, when we Hit, what we say, and how we say it are rooted in Jewish tradition. The tour will give us a chance to review many of the basic elements of Jewish religious practices and offer valuable insight in helping us all find greater personal identity with these traditions," he added. Hutton strongly encouraged anyone in the community who is interested in learning more about "where we worship and how we worship" to meet in the Milder Center at Temple Israel on Jan.26.
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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, 5:10 p.m.; The West Minyan is at the Chabad House, at 5:10 p.m. SATURDAY: Morning Services, 8:45 a.m. Free babysitting begins at 10 a.m.; Junior Congregation, 10:30 a.m., A Tu B'Shevat Kiddush is sponsored by Sisterhood. Mincha, 5 p.m., followed by Shalosh Suedot and Ma'ariv; Havdalah, 6:08 p.m. SUNDAY: Services, 9 a.m. and 5:10 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Services, 7 a.m, and 6:30 p.m MONDAY: There are no Hebrew classes scheduled on Martin Luther King Jr.'s, Day and the synagogue office will be closed.
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Rachel Reno, daughter of Rusty and Juliana Reno, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah Saturday, Jan. 2S, at Beth El Synagogue. A seventh grade honors student at Lewis and Chirk Middle School, Rachel enjoys playing soccer, Hwimming, rending, and talking. Rachel has a brolht'r, (Jnimlpsirents ur« Ruiuiic mid Mary Ellen Hono (if Maltimorc, MI), Hlu>rry Miller of Mill Valley, VA, and Poier and (hul Millor of N<*w York C!ity,
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B'tayavon
BEHIND THE HEADLINES by TEDDY WEINBERGER
There are not, many social customs that all Israelis agree upon. One of them is the custom of wishing people "b'tayavon." The closest translation for b'tayavon is "hearty appetite," but' while the English expression is rather quaint and hardly used, b'tayavon sounds fme in contemporary Hebrew and is often invoked, Besides its rhetorical quaintness, another disadvantage that "hearty appetite" has in comparison with b'tayavon is that the former is largely restricted to the beginning of a meal, whereas the latter may be called upon for any stage of another person's meal or snack—so much so that it seems that all Israelis observe the following injunction: "If thou walkest past an acquaintance whilst they are eating, thou must wishest them 'b'tayavon.'" ... To an American, the b'tayavon custom can seem odd and sometimes even annoying. Though b'tayavon functions as a simple social pleasantry, occasionally I wonder if, from the perspective of the individual eater, it would be even more pleasant to dispense with it. Picture this, for example: you are trying to eat your lunch at your workplace's eating area, as colleague after colleague strolls by wishing you b 'tayavon—requiring you to respond each time with "todah" (thanks). Is it
any wonder that in observing this, I have the tendency to think: Will you just let the poor guy eat? Why this urge to wish people b'tayavon? Like any other perfunctory social exchange (Gezundheit; "How are you?" "What's up?") b'tayavon is designed to express some kind of care and concern for another person. But there is an element of insistence and plaintiveness that is often found in b'tayavon th,at is absent from other exchanges. It's as if the person is saying, "I insist that you enjoy your food." It sorts of puts more responsibility on you the eater. You now have to concentrate more on your food, This, of course, is precisely what a traditional blessing does. Whatever else might be involved in a blessing (e.g., giving thanks to God),.the social function of a blessing is to concentrate one's attention upon one's food. Often, we do any number of other activities while we eat: we read, we watch TV, listen to music, talk with friends. A blessing allows us to enjoy our food more by bringing our attention squarely back to our food and by encouraging us not to take our food (or our health) for granted. When we also consider the clear social element that is often connected to a blessing (mandating an "Amen" from anyone hearing the blessing), it
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There are many secular Jewish becomes even more appropriate to start thinking about blessings and Israelis who never say any of the tra"b'tayauons" from the same anthropo- ditional food blessings but who logical perspective: the impulse for scrupulously observe "b'tayavon." both comes from a need to highlight These Israelis would probably bo the importance of food and eating in stunned to learn that from a sociological/anthropological perspective, a human life. From this perspective, "b'tayavon" food blessing and "b'tayavon" are cut may be properly thought of as a secu- from very similar cloth. larized blessing. In wishing someone Gael Maybe we aren't so different; "b'tayavon," you use your presence from each other after all. Food for (rather than God's) to bless them. thought. Amen.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR remember her, but the rest of our famTo the Editor: On behalf of my family, I wish to ily related to the Logasa branch is far extend our deep appreciation for the flung and not in communication. amazing story ("Hannah Logasa: I currently reside in Lincoln but Librarian Extraordinaire" in Oliver have a daughter and.family living in Pollak's "The History Footprint" on Omaha. She was the one to call me Jan. 3) in in the Jewish Press. right away when the article appeared, The information you shared was rel- I also have a copy of Pollak's Jewish evant and accurate. I would appreci- Life in Omaha and Lincoln, which I ate knowing your sources, as mine are enjoyed immensely. somewhat limited. "Aunts", as we all I am also planning on going with called her, was really my great aunt Temple Israel group on the Journey to and my inspiration. I felt very lucky Jewish Spain, as we know the Logasa to have known her for a short 29 family origins were there prcyears. Both of my brothers were Inquisition. Perhaps I will discover delighted when I sent them a copy of more about our family history, the article. Suzanne Goldhammer Schreiber We are not the only ones who Lincoln, NE
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Jewish Agency to Reconsider •,-.• Budget Cuts to Liberal Streams
IlHiiiiilEliiiiiiiiti by JOE BERKOFSKY
NEW YORK (JTA)--Amid protests from Conservative and Reform leaders in the United States, Jewish Agency for Israel officials will reconsider budget cuts to the Israeli branches of the liberal movements, The Jewish Agency had proposed slicing some 18 percent off each movement's nearly $2 million allocation from the agency's $320 million total budget, liberal movement leaders said. But Jewish Agency officials now say they will debate the cuts at the Jewish Agency's Board of Governors meeting Feb. 23 in Jerusalem. Richard Pearlstcmo, an Aspen, CO, developer who chairs the agency's Budget and Finance Committee, said he could not predict whether the agency would restore the money. "Everybody in the Jewish Agency took cuts," Pearlstone said. "I'm not sure what the outcome will be." The issue came to a head in December, when 18 Conservative and Reform officials wrote to the heads of the United Jewish Communities protesting the cuts. The UJC, the umbrella organization of North American Jewish federations, funnels money raised by the federations to the agency. The letter went to UJC President and CEO Stephen Hoffman, UJC's Chairman of the board, James Tisch, and Robert Goldberg, Chairman of the Executive Committee, "If we allow this problem to fester, we are fearful that the unity of spirit and commonality of purpose that have characterized our efforts in. North America during the past two years will begin to break down," the reli-
gious leaders wrote. The cuts amounted to some $300,000 per movement. While the money would likely have only slightly hurt programs such as religious education and teacher training, liberal religious leaders protested the move for symbolic reasons. Rabbi Eric Yoffie, president of the Reform movement's Union of American Hebrew Congregations and one of the officials who signed the letter, voiced fears that the plan signaled deeper cuts to come in the liberal movements' programs in Israel. Some feared "this would just be a precursor to eliminating these funds" entirely, Yoffie said. But Shoel Silver, Co-chair of the Jewish Agency's subcommittee on allocations and the Toronto-based president of the United Israel Appeal Federations Canada-which initially proposed the cutbacks-denied any such plans. "We're dealing with a triage, a situation where you have limited resources. The Jewish people are suffering over there," Silver said, "and all of us are trying to fmd a way to make it work," In addition, Silver noted, federation donors long have been encouraged to give directly, "over and above" their usual contributions to such programs aa the liberal movements, and those added donations could fill the allocation gap. Conflicts over the budget surfaced when the Board of Governors met last November to vote on the agency's 2003 budget of about $320 million, down from $420 million in 2002. That budget went from subcommittees for the agency's various depart-
ments to the Budget and Finance Committee, which made recommendations to the full board in November. But the letter to UJC officials alleged that the liberal movements' representatives to the Jewish Agency were not privy to the final debate on the budget, and that the movements were blind-sided by the November recommendations. "It was a shock," said Rabbi Jerome Epstein, Executive Vice-president of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. How such a twist could occur remains unclear. The liberal movements hold seats in the agency's hierarchy as members of the World Zionist Organization, and several of their representatives attended the budget deliberations. But Silver admitted there was "some confusion" over whether an appropriate quorum was present when the budget reached the board's floor for discussion. In the wake of the vote, the liberal religious leaders turned to the UJC, which also holds seats in the agency's governing structure. Officials at UJC's New York headquarters did not respond to interview requests from JTA, Epstein also flew to Jerusalem to meet with Sallai Meridor, Chairman of the Jewish* Agency's executive committee, and this week said agency officials seemed to be keeping "an open mind" about the budget. The behind-the-scenes maneuvering reflected efforts to avoid a new budget showdown in February, when the agency's board is due to moot again to revisit the issue. The cuts would be
"counterproductive and severely damaging to our common purpose," the movements' letter to the UJC said. But Pearlstone, a member of the UJC's board and. past national president of one of the UJC's precursors, the United Jewish Appeal, reacted angrily to such talk. "Their letter has not been toward compromise," he said, "I don't take very kindly to threats," he added, referring to suggestions that the liberal movements might simply bypass the UJC system, "ancll don't think" the Jewish Agency "does either." This is hardly the first time disputes have surfaced over spendingforthe liberal streams in Israel, In the mid-1980s, Yoffie was among those who helped shape an arrangement that funneled North American federation dollars via the agency into education and religious •activities • of the Conservative and Reform movements in Israel. The arrangement arose because of what Yoffie called the "monopolistic nature"-of the religious establishment in Israel, where the Orthodox parties control religious spending and remain largely opposed to the liberal religious branches. Under t h e arrangement, the Conservative and Reform movements each receive 40% of donations budgeted for religious activities in Israel, while Orthodox institutions get 20%. The Orthodox share reportedly was cut only 10% this year, and its institutions are budgeted to receive $750,000. In the past few years, aa the U.S. economy has slumped, money raised for all the religious movements in Israel has declined by about 20%.
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Rabbi Aryeh Blum leads a parasha shiur at the "OCTL House, 1313 No. 58 St., Saturday, Jan. 18, 3:45 p.m. Torah Tots is Monday, Jan. 20, 9:30 a.m. with Shari Blum; Time for Talmud with Rabbi Blum is at 7 p.m.; learn at the Beis Midrash, Tuesday,. Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m.; The Wednesday Women's Class is Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m.--the topic is Jewish Parenting, all at the OCTL house. Join OCTL for the weekly discussion of the Torah portion at Lunch'n Learn, Wednesday, Jan. 22, noon, at the Kripke Jewish Federation Library; the Wednesday Teen Class meets at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Brooke Shrago, 805 So. 120 Ave. For more information about OCTL or to schedule one-on-one or small group learning, call Rabbi Blum at 320-8055. B'NAI B'RITH BREADBREAEERS Jim McKernan will speak Wednesday, Jan. 22, noon, at the Park Inn Regency, according to Madeline Aufseeser, Chairman. McKernan, KMTVChannel 3 station manager, will discuss news on the air. Cost is $9 for lunch and $2 for beverage service only. Breadbreakers is open to the community. ' . Y.E.S. • Members will meet Monday at the JCC. Play bingo at 10 a.in. with Eileen Remer or exercise with Stacey Paskert at 10:30 a.m. Bring articles to share for "YES Talk" at 11 a.m. Following lunch, actress Marilyn Tipp, will discuss Alexander Payne's latest film, About Schmidt. For transportation call Dee Dee at 330-4272. Call Maggie Conti at 334-6521 for reservations to the following. New York Deli Lunch on Jan. 27; Bluffs Run Casino on Jan. 30.
Two video interviews of prominent Jewish men will air on Cox cable television, channel 23 and Quest, channel 10 this month. R.L. Kerrigan hosts economist and actor Ben Stein on Jan. 20, 5:30 p.m., and Steve Vokal will host Aaron Goldsmith, City Council member from Postville, IA, and a recent speaker in Omaha, tonight, Jan. 17, 5 p.m. and Jan, 23, 6:30 p.m.
MONASEE/ROSEN Phyllis (Pam) Monasee of Omaha and Hon. Arthur R. Rosen (Ret.) of Atlanta, GA, have announced their engagement. The wedding will be Feb. 1 at Temple Solel in Scottsdale, AZ. Dinner will follow the ceremony at the Scottsdale Conference Resort, The bride is the daughter of Lyra Ann Monasee of Omaha and the late Charles A. Monasee. She earned her Masters of Business Administration at the University of Denver and is a registered dietitian specializing in diabetes management at John C. Lincoln Hospital in Phoenix, AZ. The groom is the son of Shirley G. Cohen of Atlanta, GA, and the late Ira J. Rosen. He retired from judicial service after 15 years, He is an aviation consultant and serves on several Fiesta Bowl committees. Following the honeymoon in the Caribbean, the couple will reside in Scottsdale, AZ. •T
The Omaha Children's Museum will introduce its new traveling exhibit, "Tick Tock: Beyond the Ciock" this week. The exploration of time runs through May 4. Call the OCM, 342-6161 for museum hours. Luigi Waites performs in a free concert Sunday, Jan. 19, 5 pan. with the Jazz on Stage series at the Grande Olde Players Theatre, 2339 No. 90 Si Opera Omaha opens the mainstage season on Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m. at the Orpheum with George Bizet's Carmen. Performances continue Jan. 31,7:30 p.m. and Feb. 2, 2 p.m. For tickets, call 346-7372.
INTHENE^VS The 42nd annual holiday party for visually impaired children was hosted by the Nebraska Foundation for the Visually Impaired last month at Westroads Mall. Known as the Ruth Sokolof Party in memory of Sokolof, who, with Bernice Wolfson, organized the original party in 1961, this year's party set a new attendance record with 126 participants, assisted by 150 volunteers. The event was chaired by Sokolof's daughter, Karen Javitch.
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ROSNER/DENENBERG Larry Denenberg and Rachael RoHoner of Boston, MA, have announced: ~ r -.7' their engagement. The bride-to-be is the • daughter of Dr. Tena! Rosner, Tarler Director for, Associate administra[";,. research tion of the i Comprehensive Cancer j_'/ Center, Case Western •' Reserve University in i Cleveland, OH, and the' *- .— late Dr. Arthur Rosner. She is the granddaughter of Elfrida Tarler of Palm Springs CA. Her fiancd is the son of Eunio and Norman Denenberg, a local attorney. A June 29 wedding in Cleveland is planned.
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Argentinean Mission Makes Contributions Meaningful for Former Omahan by BETH OLSON, Staff Writer, Arizona Jewish Post
Members of the Jewish community are asked each year to contribute to the annual campaign of the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix. While the majority of these funds--65 percent in 2001--benefit local agencies, the local federations contribution in 2001 to international agencies through United Jewish Communities was more than $1.5 million. Unlike the 'local contributions, Valley residents can't often see the impact of these international funds. However, former Omahan Randi Sherman and her husband, Dave, have traveled the world on UJC missions to see the organization's funds at work and to lend a hand to those in need. From St. Petersburg to Budapest and Cuba to Israel, the couple has individually and together traveled on more than half a dozen missions. One of those was a Ben Gurion Society Mission to Argentina last year. "It givoa you the opportunity to bo able to see a country nncl interact with people and do things thai you would never bo able to do on any othor kind of trip," said Dave Sherman. "It's tremendous from a spiritual standpoint (and) from an emotional standpoint," The whirlwind six-day trip took the Shermans and 170 Americans, Canadians and Israelis to visit u country hit hard by economic collapse. Particularly meaningful to Dave Sherman was a visit to a social assistance canter where he helped band out food vouchers to the elderly. "What it does is replace tho imago of this faceless black hold that people think all of this money goes into. Now we'll come (back) and tell them we've seen where the money goes. We've mot. the people," he added. Randi Sherman agreed. {Editor's note: And she uses her parents as a wonderful example of izedctkah. After selling his business in Omaha-Jerry Leonard's Big and Tall Men's Clothing-Leonard Priedel and his wife, Phyllis, made a half-a-million dollar gift to the Foundation of the Jewish Federation to endow Omaha's community day school. In gratitude, the school changed its name to the Friedel Jewish Academy. The couple continued its tzedakah in Arizona, contributing to the building of the JCC and a synagogue and creating an endowment that will fund their gift to the Phoenix Annual Federation Campaign in perpetuity. Leonard Friedel died Aug. 21, 2002, but Phyllis still resides in Scofctsdale.) "I like to go to see where our dollars go and meet with the people who receive our funding. It's very heartwarming to meet these people who are surviving because of us-because of what we do with the (federation irs annual) campaign," Randi explained. Many families the Shermans met on their trip were professionals who are unable to find work in the economical-
they attended Shabbat able to make with the other particiservices at a local syna- pants in the mission including memgogue. While the service bers of the UJC's National Young was in Spanish, the Leadership Cabinet, of which the prayersir words and tunes Shermans are, members. : .•„;;. were universal, "When you share some of the things "Here we were— we experienced with these other peoAmericans, Argentineans, a ple, you are connecting and bonding few Israelis and a few on a level that is unheard of in everyCanadians-and we all day life," Dave added. knew the prayers. Even The Shermans are quick to point out though we were different that a mission is not a vacation-they cultures, we were really found themselves returning to their praying with one heart," hotel room after midnight each night Randi recalled. and were greeted by a 6 a.m. wake-up The tour also visited a call each morning. "Pm there a week, but I feel like I've Jewish day school-one of 60 in the country, according been gone three because therejrs so much stuff crammed into it," Dave to the Shermans. : "Home of the Jewish day laughed. , schools have closed because The couple traveled to Israel on of the economy, but on the another mission in 2002, with their othor hand, there are some two children: Lyndsi, 12, and Mathew, kids who are now starting 0, Lyndsi celebrated her Bat Mitzvah to go to Jewish day school in Israel. for the first time because Missions have comprised-nearly all On a mission to visit the distressed Jewish tho opportunity is there for of the Shermans international travolcommunities in Argontinu, former Omahan them to go because of (UJC) thoy could recall only one trip out of Randi said. the country that was not a mission-Randi Sherman, m e t with a J e w i s h gaucho funding," "They're starting to learn and they wouldn't have it any other in Basovilbaso. what it means to bo Jewish and get a way, ly struggling country, At a Jewish Agency for Israel dinner sense of pride in that," "You see raoro, you meet more, you they sat with an Argentinean couple-While the opportunity to interact do more," insisted Dave. "You do the wife a psychiatrist and tho hus- with the Argentineans* was an impor- things on missions that you could band a doctor—and their teenage tant part of the trip, Dave Sherman never ever dream of doing by yourdaughter who were planning to make also values the relationships ho was self!" aliyah to Inrael in the next few weeks. The family, unable to make a living any longer in Argentina, its among 7,000 of 200,000 Argentinean Jowa who made aliyah to Israel by the end Locluroa, Interviews, Panels and Readings Broadcast Uvo via Satellite (rom the 93n<J Street Y of 2002. "Even with what's goin# on in Israel, Founded in 1874, the 92nd Street Y in New York City is one of the oldest Jewish they feel they have better hope for the Community Centers in the country and has set the standard for outstanding cultural future in Israel than in Argentina," and educational programming. Through the latest in satellite technology, tho Jewish Community Center of Omaha is now able to partner with the "Y" in order to bring the •said Randi. best of their programming to our community. * The Shermans found many ways in which UJC dollars were helping the community, including a job placement center, funded in part, by the Joint Distribution Committee. The center helps people start small businesses and find work, and gives the professionals who visit it a place to use computers, phones and the Internet to find jobs, according to Randi. "It gives them a sense of dignity and pride and they have somewhere to go in the morning," she noted. The mission also visited Basavilbaso, a Jewish colony established in the late 1800s. In Basavilbaao, the group met Jewish gauchos (cowboys), visited a centuryold synagogue and received a history lesson about the community. "The thing that I learned was there were (about) 17 Jewish colonies Sunday, January 19,2003 founded in Argentina and it was ju»st 6:30 p.m. like our grandparents and greatBroadcast Live at the JCC Theater grandparents, but instead of coming to the United States, they came to Joseph L. Lk-bcnmun is in his thirxi term in the United Stales Argentina," Randi explained. "A lot of Senate ami was the Democratic vice presidential candidate in them are the name as us--they came 2(XK). I le ami his wile, Hadassah I jcbcrmun, haw written a memoir til' the campaign and how their Jewish identity from the same sktetls." Ixx-jme a l< ' vus of puhlic scrutiny. Theii story raises essential The group also found a common questions oldie, relationship between ixMsonalholids and pub bond with the Argentineans when
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(Editor's note: This is part of an ongoing series of articles on Jewish communities in North America. The Press has already published articles on Winnipeg, Canada, covering the Jewish community's efforts to grow, and on rural New England, which not only faces growth, but serving a scattered population. This week's articles feature small towns in the South, once home to some of the oldest Jewish communities in North America, and facing many of the same problems as small, older Jewish communities in the Midwest.) SELMA, ALABAMA (JTA)-The huge sanctuary of Temple Mishkan Israel, a red brick architectural treasure that graces this historic town's main street, is used only on the High Holidays or for special occasions. The 20-family Reform congregation usually worships in a multipurpose room past the dais. The services, conducted by congregants, take place every two months. Temple Mishkan Israel graces historic main street of One of the leaders, Ed Ember, shows visitors Selma, AL. All photos by Andrew Muchinl JTA. through the 103-year-old synagogue. Hart is looking to hire an experienced educator "My title is last president and shamrnas," he says and two younger educational fellows to introduce a with a chuckle, referring to the person who takes common curriculum in 40 or 50 scattered places. care of the synagogue. The program is scheduled to begin next fall in Told that his statement seems more somber than Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. amusing, he doesn't argue. First his educators will present the curriculum, "Yeah, it's sad," he acknowledges. developed in partnership with the Greater Chicago In 1960, there were 167 Jewish communities in Foundation for Jewish Education, to a gathering of the South, 98 of which had Jewish populations of religious school teachers this summer. The material between 100 and 500 people. will include basic Jewish skills and concepts, conBy 1997, that number had dropped to 141, with centrating on pan-Jewish needs for Hebrew compeonly 62 communities averaging between 100 and tence, love of Israel and the understanding and 500 Jews. practice of Jewish principles, Hart explains, Like many of the century-old congregations that "Mine is more of a desire to participate in a Jewish dot small cities throughout the Deep South, lifestyle," he says. "I want the Jewish community to Mishkan Israel is preparing for its own demise. But quit fighting among itself and develop a common curall is not lost, riculum, "like in the secular educational system." Congregants plan to transfer ownership of the During the school year, the educator and fellows building, with its three prominent arches, two will travel to congregations two weekends per square turrets and large central dome, to the month to lead worship, read Torah, advise teachers Goldring/Woldenberg Institute for Southern Jewish and teach children and adults. Ideally, 54 congregaLife, based in Jackson, Mississippi, tions will be covered in a nine-month school year. The nonprofit institute evolved two years ago from "At the end of the first year, you begin a climb, At the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience, the end of 10 years, you have Jewish literacy," Hart says. He hopes ultimately to hire four educators, each supervising three to four fellows, to cover 12 Southern states. Hart also is looking to hire a rabbi, probably in 2003, to travel a circuit of synagogues to lead worship and provide educational and pastoral services. Many of the congregations no longer are large enough to warrant a monthly visit by a student from one of the major rabbinical seminaries, Meanwhile, Hart and his staff are busy with other programming. For the past two autumns, the institute has sponsored a traveling festival of Jewish films that are screened at festivals in larger communities. Six communities participated this fell, and Hart hopes to build to 25 communities within five years, Additionally, the institute sponsors conThe members of Temple B'nai Israel in Tupelo, certs of Jewish music and visits by Jewish authors Mississippi, gather every Friday night for in the larger communities. Shabbat services a n d shmoozing. The. institute also operates its predecessor founded in 1986 outside Utica, MS. It seeks to pre- organization, the Museum of the Southern Jewish serve Southern Jewish history as it provides Jewish Experience, located at the Henry S. Jacobs Camp cultural, educational and religious opportunities for outside Utica, MS. Visitors from throughout the Jews across 12 states. United States stop in to view the permanent The institute's founding executive director is Macy exhibit on Alsatian Jewish immigration and setHart. Charming and loquacious, he proclaims his tlement, examine Bill Aron's black-and-white phoideas with the tenacity of the Jewish immigrants tographs of Southern Jewry and view a dais that from the French Alsatian region who, beginning 170 contains ritual objects gathered from defunct years ago, hiked through the Southern countryside Southern synagogues. as peddlers. They eventually established stores, The institute has set up a smaller museum at raised families and built Jewish communities. Temple B'nai Israel in Natchez, MS, and is looking to Borrowing a bit from these ancestors, Hart says establish museums and cultural centers in the synathe institute's "highest priority right now is to cre- gogues it inherits from other declining Jewish comate our itinerant educator system." munities. The organization's resident historian With the exception of a few larger cities such as directs research, including oral history interviewing. Jackson, MS, Memphis, TN, Montgomery, AL., and Most of Hart's time is occupied with fund raising. New Orleans, LA, most Southern Jewish congrega- He has secured more than $5 million of the $13.5 tions lack a rabbi or trained educator. Jewish edu- million in endowment money that the institute cation depends on the knowledge and availability of wants to operate the full range of its programs. congregants. (Continued on page 9)
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The Promising Land
Last Jew in Alabama Town Tries to Keep Parts of Legacy Alive by ANDREW MUCHIN
DEMOPOLIS, AL, (JTA)~According to family legend, Julius Rosenbush. was a new immigrant living in Alabama when, in the late 1890s, he boai'ded a train for the countryside, looking for mineral water that he thought would cure his asthma. The train stopped at a country town, and the conductor asked if Rosenbush was Jewish, Hearing that he was, the conductor told Rosenbush that nearby Demopolis was home to several Jewish businessmen. Rosenbush made the brief detour and found three Yiddish-speaking merchants who invited him to join their pinochle game. The businessmen convinced their long-awaited fourthat-cards to stay. The newcomer opened Rosenbush's, a furniture store that today ia Alabama's oldest family-owned business, according to Bert Rosenbush Jr., owner of the store and Julius Rosenbush's grandson.
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Hart says he has secured an additional $1.5 million in operational funding to ensure institute staffing and programmingforat least the next three years. If the museum, and institute were all that Hart, a Winona, MS, native, had done for his people, dayenu. But he also is the founder and Conner director of the Jacobs camp, the other acknowledged community builder for Jews in the Doop South. The camp, which .sprawls around an artificial lako outside Utieit, began in part to servo small-town Southern Jewish kids like Jonathan Cohen, a Tupelo, MS, native who succeeded Hart as camp director in 2000. Twenty five years ago, "you could look to 20-25 percent of the campers as small-town kids," Cohen says, "These days, the campers are more likely to be from Memphis, New Orleans and other Deep South cities, but that's not because the camp has lost the small-town kids, The kids don't live there anymore." The camp's 400 participants each summer come primarily from Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and western Tennessee, according to Cohen. Rabbi Bob Loewy of the 600-family Congregation Gates of Prayer in Metairie, LA, says 40 children from his congregation attended the camp last summer, The congregation provides scholarships to Jacobs because, he says, the camp "promotes continuity, Jewish identity and learning," Loewy says, "It think it's pivotal, I've always been a believer in camp, It provides kids with certain skills and" the lesson "of what it means to be part of an entire Jewish community," Jared Saks, a New Jersey native and rabbinic student who worked at Jacobs last summer, lauds the campers' devotion to Judaism. "I think to them Judaism is more important because it's not at their fingertips" at home, he says. "Going to Jacobs is more important here than anything Jewish is in the north." And it continues across generations. Roger Kamenetz, author of The Jew and the. Lotus ;uul n professor at. Louisiana State University, says he knows people who met at Jacobs "an teens, married and semi their kids
Some Empty land that bordered the Jewish things have cemetery was sold to a scrap yard, c h a n g e d , Junked cars now loom across the fence though. If the and the sounds of auto salvagingfillthe soft-spoken air, Walking through the cemetery, Rosenbush, Rosenbush surveys the dozens of 73, wanted to graves. replicate his "I knew "em," he says. He points to the grandfather's pave of Napoleon Bonaparte Fields, p i n o c-h 1 e who was mayor of the town. Fields' game today, daughter, Joan,- was Bert's high school he'd have to sweetheart, but she died in a car crash search for in 1947, A Demopolis native, Rosenbush three other attended religious school and was conJ e w s : firmed at the local synagogue. "There Rosenbush is was no rabbi. There was no one to teach the last Jew Hebrew," he says. in DemoThough he is the only Jew in town, polis. Rosenbush remains active. "We had a "Every year for the past four or five temple here years, during the Days of Bert Rosenbush, Jr., seated below family pictures i n the and a Jewish Remembrance, Ifixa nice display at furniture store t h e Rosenbushes have operated for t h r e e community," the library to teach people about the generations in Demopolis, Alabama. Rosenbush is t h e last Rosenbush Holocaust," ho says. He also is a charJ e w in t h e town of 8,000. Photo by Andrew MuchinUJTA. explains. He ter member of the U.S. Holocaust remembers Memorial Museum in Washington, 20 to 25 people attending services from "Around Passover I buy a few uxtra . . . the late 1930s until the 1950s. "Then, boxes oCaiaUah for my buddies to eat in about 1990, we just had a few of UH when they come in," he add.i. there." left. Some of the members took it upon Rosenbush attends synagogue in Kumenete's daughters attend Jacobs themselves to railroad a deal through nearby Tuscaloosa, AL, with his wife, and-keenly aware of their minority to form a corporation to take over the who isn't Jewish, And ho still uses status as Jews in. Baton Rouge~"fhid assets of the temple," he explains. his grandmother's old Union Prayer a lot of joy being with other Jewish The synagogue was aold to an Book at home. ll kids in a concentrated group," he says. Episcopal church across the street. l read from that ovory week on Yet Louisiana's capital is far more "The last time 1 wont to the temple Friday night. I just read the evening Jewishly vibrant than Selma, where they had a lawn mower in there," he service for the Sabbath," ho says, the shrinking congregation is looking complains. "It's just a disgraceful thing "And then sometimes I'm here at the to rnlm $1 million to repair Mishkan the way the temple in u.sod. ft was built store. I Homotimos road from the Israel's lanky roof, pntch and paint to ho. a'holy place. I wouldn't say it's prayer book here, It's jutsl u wealth of stained sanctuary will IN, HIKI "return holy now, I'd nay it's abused now." information, you might say.'" Iho building to pristine condition, which JVlacy requires to take over the. building for a museum " Embor says. 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THE PROMISING LAND
AZA #1 Chooses Sweetheart
Educator: US* Jews Should Devote More Resources to Southern States
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by ANDREW MUCHIN
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JACKSON, MS (JTA)--For Jewish life T v ^ ^ o f Conservative Judaism, calls in the Deep South to overcome the twin •^^iMich linkages "a great idea, plagues of attrition and assimilation, "Those kinds of things can be •i! American Jewish culture must change, helpful. There have been in our argues Macy Hart, Executive Director of movement a number of congrethe Goldring/Woldenberg Institute for y.itions that have been helpful Southern Jewish Life here. in that way and have said, 'We'll provide a rabbi to go visit some Rabbinical seminaries, large congreHnailer congregations,'" Epstein gations and established Jewish commu•^ays. "Some of them have let nities with rabbis and other Jewish proiheir assistant or associate do fessionals must "think outside the box" i hose kinds of things," and offer resources to Jews with fewer opportunities, he says. _—:—-ia As in the Reform movement, As he works to improve cultural, edu- Mac 'the Conservative seminaries cational and religions offerings to Jews ? H a r t 1S working to « s e n d r a b b i n i c students in their in 12 Southern states, Hart is asking revitalize Jewish^ culture k s t few y e a r s t o viflit s o m e o f national rabbinic leaders to be generous a n d education in the bouth. t h e s e s m a l l e r congregations and with their resources in the short term, in hopes of provide help on a weekend basis~not only to lead services, but to work with religious schools on making long-term gains. Sunday morning, to provide adult education on Specifically, he urges: • The posting of newly ordained rabbis, not as Saturday night," Epstein says. But Epstein is less receptive to Hart's other proassistants in large urban congregations but "in small clusters of congregations that we call geo- posals. "I'm not certain that I would argue that the graphic coalitions," Hart says. The novice rabbis small congregation is better training," he says. "If would receive competitive salaries and reduce their the mentor is right, it may be helpful for many rabstudent loans for each year served in a geographic bis to learn from someone who is a good mentor in a coalition. Just as important, Hart contends, these large congregation." Large congregations needs two full-time rabbis, he rabbis "would touch Jewish life in a way a third or fourth assistant rabbi in a large congregation some- adds. Epstein's solution, then, is "to produce more rabbis." where doesn't often get the opportunity to do." Epstein's counterpart at the Reform movement's * Enlist senior rabbis and large congregations to Union of American Hebrew Congregations, Rabbi stop hiring newly ordained rabbis as assistants. If more kids in outlying areas are exposed to rabbis, Eric Yoffie, was not available for comment. Though Jews in the South, and in small commuHart contends, all Jews will benefit, "Invariably some kid is going to grow up and be a rabbi because nities throughout North America, comprise less he was exposed to one of these rabbis," he says. And than a sixth of the Jewish population, they deserve when the rabbis do go to work at big-city congrega- an infusion of communal resources, Hart says. "We say every Jewish life counts. We say, 'Klal tions, they will come with experience, Hart adds. • Develop partnerships between large urban con- Yisrael,"' or all Jews are a people, Hart says. "We're gregations and smaller congregations in outlying trying to save people in Europe, Argentina, elseareas, akin to the linkages between Diaspora and where in the world. Why wouldn't we want to save Israeli communities. "How hard would it be twice a Jews here?" Hart's idea of Jewish outreach is to "put some year for a rabbi from a large congregation to go to two or three communities and be a Jewish pres- dollars back in the small communities," where many urban Jews were born and raised, attended ence?" Hart asks. Hart just might get a sympathetic ear for his religious school and began their Jewish lives. "For us simple country folk," he says, "it's just partnership proposal. Rabbi Jerome Epstein, common sense." Executive Vice-president of the United Synagogue
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Escorted by J.J. Friedman, Beau of Ediar BBG, Marissa Epstein was named Sweetheart of AZA #1, B'nai Frith Youth Organization's " M o t h e r Chapter," founded here nearly 80 years ago. Marissa Epstein A member of and J.J. Friedman Ediar, Marissa shared the honors with fellow nominees: Naomi Fox, Jodi Levine and Gal Tsabari. The daughter of Harriet and Ron Epstein, she's is a junior at Burke and "looks forward to a wonderful year with the 'Mamas.'"
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One Couple, Two Faiths by STEVE STIEL Executive Director Jewish Family Service
What do you do if the love of your life was raised in a religion different from your own? Most couples in a new relationship feel that it doesn't make any difference. As long as you love each other, it will work out okay, Yet, is it true that love will conquer all? A wise man once said, "If you are getting married out of love alone, you are getting married for the wrong reason." His point was, eventually the intensity of the initial passion will diminish. When it does, will the relationship be solid enough to evolve to a deeper level of commitment? To help insure that it does, it is important to explore as a couple each partner's values early in the relationship. Religious beliefs and upbringing forms our world view and have a significant impact on our value system. Religion might not be an issue in your relationship now, however, it is typical for this non-issue to become a big issue once children enter the family. 1 To address the complexities of an interfaith marriage, Jewish Family Service is offering "One Couple, Two Faiths." This six-session workshop is designed to explore and clarify important issues for
couples who are in an interfaith marriage or are contemplating one, and to provide a broader understanding of issues, such as: maintaining religious identity, family of origin influence, managing the holidays, what religion to raise the children and adjusting when things don't go as planned. No attempt will be made to convert the nonJewish partner or to pressure you to create a Jewish home or raise your children as Jews. One Couple, Two Faiths will meet in the JFS conference room on Tuesdays, starting Feb. 11, 78:30 pan, Sally Kaplan L.C.S.W., and I will facilitate the workshop. Kaplan has facilitated numerous workshops on interfaith issues and is skilled at clarifying family systems. Like Sally, I am a licensed clinical social worker, I also bring the viewpoint of someone who has been in an interfaith relationship and had to grapple with the issues it presented. The class size is limited to seven couples, so register early. Cost per couple is $50. For additional information or to register, call JFS at 330-2024,
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Beth El Men's Club Gets Wrapped Up in the Ties That Bind by OZZIE NOGG . » _ _ « ; „ „ ,-• ,-'•„ On Sunday morning, J a n . 26, 9 a.m., during the regular minyan, Beth El Synagogue-Men's Club will participate in the "Third Annual World Wide Wrap," a program sponsored by the New York-baaed Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs-FJMC. The international event encourages Conservative Jews throughout the world to join a morning minyan and learn to lay tefillin. Beth El's participation in World Wide Wrap 2003 will include a breakfast following services plus a screening of the film, The Ties ThatBind-'tm. FJMC created "how-to" video which details the technique of laying tefillin. Tkfdlin are ritual objects worn, for shaeharit, or morning prayers, and are usually introduced at bar or bat mitzvah age. They consist of two small blaek boxes that contain scrolls inscribed with passages from the books of Exodus and Deuteronomy. The boxes are made from layers of parchment that are sealed, lacquered and then attached to leather straps. A form of prayer, tefillin, involves wrapping the leather straps around the forehead, arm and hand in an intricate pattern that spells out the name of God. While the tradition has been observed for millennia, many Conservative Jews are discovering it for the first time thanks to the World Wide Wrap events. Glen Fineman., Men's Club President, noted, "Even though the mitzvah of wrapping tefillin is one of Judaism's most basic rituals, for many people it has become removed from their daily lives. But today, many of us are looking for a greater sense of spirituality, and the ancient ritual of tefillin seems to fill the void.
"Tefillin can literally connoct us to (rod. When you go through tho process, you're actually binding the words of Torah on your hand and between the frontlets of your oyon," ho added. "It's wry concrete and not just an abstract concept." The World Wide Wrap idea was created to encourage regular practice of the nutzuah of wrapping tefillin and increase attendances at morning minyan, which, are hold overy day excopt on the Sabbath and Jewish holidays. Fineman Ktrosnod that allhough The World Wide Wrap is billotl us a Men'a Club program, the laying of tefillin is not a strictly male practice in. the Conservative movement but, rather, an egalitarian one. "At Beth El, we have a daily minyan where many of the men and even a Ebw women put on tafdlin," said Fineman. "Wo encourage more Men's Club members and others in the Both El family to come to our wrap session. "If you've never put on tefillin before-or if it's been a long time since you last did it—this will be tho perfect opportunity to begin or got a refresher course, Plan to arrive about 15 minutes before the service starts and you'll get all tho help you might need!" Beth El's fourth through seventh grade BESTT students will also be included this year. "It's very important," Fineman continued, "to make sure our kids get in touch with Judaism's historical traditions, too. And for those who can't be with us on Jan. 26, we plan to have follow-up wrap sessions once a month throughout tho your." For more information about Men's Club's World Wide Wrap program and breakfast, call the synagogue office at 492-8550.
Applications Now Available for Kooper and Fellman Scholarships by JEWISH PRESS News Service .—
The Robert II. & Dorothy G, Kooper Charitable Foundation Trust and The Bruce M. Foliman Charitable Foundation Trust have announced the availability of scholarships for the 2003-2004 academic year. The scholarships will be based on financial needs of students pursuing their post-secondary education. Robert Kooper had a Ions history of service to the Jewi.sh community. lie wan elected IVnai H'rith president in 1929, headed Both 101 Synagogue in 19-11, wan president of Highland Country Club in 1.9(31., and was PrasidcMil of I he Jewish Federation of Omaha 1958-1 !)B<). Ho died in 19(31. Dorothy Kooper wus u Mlruiif? supporter and worked with the Jewish Federation and Beth Id Sisterhood. She died in May ul'lSia!). "Awarding a scholarship I'o uyoutif,' Jewish person is a very appropriate way of honoring my parents" Howard Kooper nolwl. lie ;uul his wife, Sharon,
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tion and we offer programs that are innovative, Dennis Paley, President of JELS, anticipates innochallenging and on the cutting edge. Right now, this vative programming from Matalon. T v e had the agency offers an astounding variety of classes, lec- pleasure of knowing Guy for two years; he's a briltures and discussions covering topics such as liant scholar and incredible Melton teacher. We are Jewish culture, tradition or text. The Jewish world fortunate to have he and his wife. Elinor, as superb is very complex and incredibly interesting...I think additions to our Jewish educational community,'* he our programs reflect that diversity." noted. "The JELS board is thrilled that we now Matalon's credentials and experience are impres- have not only a wonderful educator, but also a sive. He specializes in Judaic Studies as an Director with an astute perspective on the educaAssistant Professor at the University of Nebraska- tional needs of our Jewish community. WeJre lookOmaha's Department of Philosophy and Religion. ing forward to working with Guy for years to come." He's also a frequent and popular commentator for Matalon isn't the only newcomer at JELS. Cookie local forums and "Lunch 'n Learns" about Israel and Katskee joined the staff at Friedel as its new princurrent Middle East affairs, known as "The Guy cipal. Katskee is looking forward to new challenges and Bob (Wolfson) Show." He'll continue teaching after a 37-year career with Omaha Public Schools, classes at the university. the last 18 as an administrator. Matalon was born in Jaffa, Israel. His family Before retiring in 2000, Katskee was Assistant immigrated to Los Angeles in 1981, when he was 11 Principal at Bryan Middle School. She says she was years old. He attended California State University, attracted to Friedel because she saw "a passion and Northridge, for a B.A. in Political Science and he enthusiasm for education from the staff and was began graduate work in the University of "impressed by the fabulous facility...it's obvious the California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in the department students and staff are proud of their school. I was of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures. He then amazed by the students' decorum during my first attended New York University's Skirball visit...they were focused, well-disciplined and eager Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies, where to learn. They display a deep respect for'the teachhe received his M.A. in Hebrew and Judaic Studies. ers and fellow students." Currently, he is finishing his doctorate from NYU. Katskee's day to day duties as Principal of Friedel Matalon has also studied in UC-Berkeley and includes supervision and evaluation of teachers, Hebrew University in Jerusalem. providing professional growth opportunities for
staff, analysis of current and new eurrieuSum, upholding the school's standards of excellence, and fostering the school's atmosphere of well-being and positive Jewish identity for students and staff. The Friedei Board, co-chaired fey Margo Riekes aad Juliana Seno, has spent a much time over the last two years developing aa innovative and challenging curriculum for the school. But more importantly, they began refining FriedeFs mission as a day school tiiat serves the entire Omaha Jewish community. "Friedel is an exceptional school in every sense of the word- If s a nurturing place for every Jewish child in Omaha regardless of affiliation," said Reno. Katskee's qualifications aad vision are perfectly tailored to meet the needs for the school as it continues to grow. "Many positive changes have taken place during the first semester. A new reading curriculum was implemented and has been highly successful. My priority is to build on that by implementing a new math curriculum and focusing on recruitment of new students," explained Katskee. Now that a highly qualified and experienced principal is in place at Friedel, Mekes and Reno are confident that fee Academy wiB only get better and better. Added Biekes. *T$e are taking a good school and makmg it a stiperb school that will strive for excellence in secular and Jewish education."
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