February 28, 2025 by Jewish Press

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NOSH with JFO NAOMI FOX, JFO Engagement and Education Director & HEIDI HEILBRUNN NEEDLEMAN, JFO Engagement and Education Assistant Director The Jewish Federation of Omaha Women’s Philanthropy and Jewish Author Spring events are uniting this year for a lively, large-scale celebration of food, community, and connection. Featured author Micah Siva will showcase delicious Passover-inspired recipes from her cookbook, NOSH: Plant-Forward Recipes Celebrating Modern Jewish Cuisine, during a special demonstration on March 30 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Champions Run.

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ANNETTE VAN DE KAMP-WRIGHT Jewish Press Editor unday, March 2 at 2 p.m., Aaron Parsow will speak about his grandfather and his mother Margo’s father, Warner B. Frohman. “The approximately

45 minute presentation will include relevant audio from an NJHS interview in 1989,” Aaron said, “so the audience hears Warner's WW2 story in his own words. This is followed by a slide presentation highlighting important clips of photos and documents See Warner B. Frohman page 2

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SHIRLY BANNER JFO Library Specialist JUVENILE: Amazing Abe: How Abraham Cahan’s Newspaper Gave Voice to Jewish Immigration by Norman H. Finkelstein Two-time National Jewish Book Award winner Norman H. Finkelstein and Sydney Taylor Award winner Vesper Stamper have teamed up to tell the story of Abraham Cahan, the founder and longtime editor of the Yiddish language newspaper the Forverts (the Forward), which, in its heyday,

was one of the largest newspapers in the United States. As the saying went: “What’s a home without the Forverts?” From explaining voting rights to the importance of public health measures to everyday questions like how to play baseball, Cahan improved the lives of countless newly arrived Jewish immigrants who wanted to feel at home in a new, strange land. He also published celebrated writers such as Isaac Bashevis Singer and created the iconic

advice column the Bintel Brief for homesick readers. Back matter includes a bibliography, a time line, more info on Cahan’s life and the Yiddish language, and a note on the author’s personal connection to the Forverts. ADULT: Kasher in the Rye: The true Tale of a White Boy from Oakland who Became a Drug Addict, Criminal, Mental Patient, and Then Turned 16 by Moshe Kasher Rising young comedian Moshe Kasher is lucky to be alive. He started using drugs when he was just 12. At that point, he had already been in psychoanlysis for 8 years. By the time See Kripke-Veret Collection page 3

Participants at NOSH will enjoy a flavorful culinary experience, with the chance to sample a variety of dishes from Siva’s own cookbook. As the gathering leads up to Passover, Siva will demonstrate three Pesach-inspired recipes from her collection. In the spirit of creative and beautiful celebrations, the event will feature nine individually curated tablescapes designed by women from our Omaha Jewish community. Each of the nine tablescapes will tell a unique story and will be a celebration of style, creativity and color. We’ll be showcasing the talents of our community members Margo Parsow, Stacey Rockman, Julie and Shiri Phillips, Jess Cohn, Emily Schneider, Ayelet Geiger, Annette Van de Kamp, Betsy Baker and Sarah Ritchey. Come be inspired for your own table by their artistic use of dinnerware, flatware, centerpieces, linens, candles and bounty from the garden. Attendees will leave with a copy of NOSH: Plant-Forward Recipes Celebrating Modern Jewish Cuisine, and Micah Siva will be available to sign books after her presentation. Her children’s book, 123 Nosh with Me, will also be available for purchase and signing. Micah Siva is a trained chef, registered dietitian, recipe developer, and food photographer specializing in modern Jewish cuisine. After graduating from the Natural Gourmet See NOSH with JFO page 2