Life cycles

AIDEN CHASE PECHART

Allison and Adam Pechart of Bethel Park, PA, announce the Feb. 16, 2022, birth of their son, Aiden Chase.

He has a brother, Asher.

Grandparents are Bonnie and Steve Levinger of Omaha, Roger Pechart of Greensburg, PA, and Sue and Bart Barici of Mt. Lebanon, PA.

ZION GEORGE JACOBSON

Natalie and Ben Jacobson announce the Nov. 28th, 2021 birth of their son, Zion George.

He has an older brother, Zane David and sister, Zoii.

Grandparents are Nancy Jacobson and the late David Jacobson and the late Lesli Gonsalez and the late Victor Caro.

Great Grandparents are the late Helen and Jack Jacobson and the late Marge and John Brickson.

IN MEMORIAM

STANLEY MICHAEL SHECHET

Stanley Michael Shechet of Sioux City passed away unexpectedly at age 62 on Feb. 17, 2022, in Chicago, IL. Graveside services were held at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Sioux City and were officiated by Rabbi Mendel Katzman.

He was preceded in death by his mother Beatrice (Rivin) Shechet; his father's second wife, Jeanne Shechet; several aunts and uncles; and his grandparents.

Stan was born Aug. 17, 1959, in Sioux City; he was the son of Maximo and Beatrice (Rivin) Shechet. Stan grew up in Sioux City and graduated from North High School. He also attended Skokie Yeshiva and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and a minor in psychiatry from Morningside College. Stan worked at various kosher meat packing houses throughout the Siouxland and upper Midwest areas. Stan also worked in the family electronics businesses with his brother Mark.

Stan enjoyed photography, computers, stamp collecting and model rocketry. He is survived by his father Rabbi Maximo Shechet, Chaplain of Omaha, Neb.; brother Mark Shechet of Sioux City; and many cousins.

ELAINE FELDMAN

Elaine Feldman passed away on Feb. 26, 2022, in Omaha. Services were held on Mar. 1, 2022 at Golden Hill Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by husband, Maurice Feldman; daughter, Sandra Feldman, and parents Rose and Nathan Kramer.

She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Nathan and Marsha Feldman.

Elaine served in executive capacities for multiple Charitable and Corporate entities.

Memorials may be made in Elaine’s honor to the Sandra Feldman Scholarship Fund www.Jfofoundation.org (402.334.6498) or the organization of your choice.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor, The opinion piece published Feb. 18 by Matt Nosanchuk makes a call for people on both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to rise above the tit-for-tat claims of misdeeds and victimization. This is a noble and worthy goal, but until that happens, there are actions we can take to improve Israeli society for its Arab citizens. I suggest the Jewish Press periodically highlight organizations working in Israel that do just that. One I suggest you investigate first is The Abraham Fund Initiatives (www.abra hamfund.org). Their tagline is ‘Building an Equal and Shared Society in Israel.’ Examples of projects undertaken by this group are: equitable investment of Israeli government funds in Arab village schools and teaching of Arabic to all students. As Americans and Jews, we have little influence on Hamas or the PLO, but we can work to improve conditions for the 20% of the Israeli population that is Arab. It makes sense from a political and practical sense, and it is the right thing to do.

CHARLES SHAPIRO

Omaha, NE

Dear Editor, As a former Omahan living in Scottsdale, AZ, I look forward to catching up every week on the Omaha Jewish news through The Jewish Press. I read with great interest your story from the Jan. 21 issue, The Man from Dyvin. As I read the article, I thought that the author’s experience could have been any of ours in that, unfortunately, the fate of Avrom (Abraham) Burstein was similar to so many of our people’s ancestors. When I later checked my family genealogy history records, I realized that in fact I am related to Avrom Burstein! He’s my paternal great grandfather! My paternal grandmother was Rose Burstein (his daughter), who died young when my dad, Leonard L. Friedel, was a child. Avrom was married more than once, and I am a descendant of one marriage while the author is a descendant of a different marriage. Because you printed this story, I now know where my great grandfather is from...Dyvin, which means that another piece of my genealogy puzzle has been solved. Thank you for printing this human interest story! As I’ve learned over the years, one never knows whose lives we touch by committing certain actions. Thank you for inadvertently touching mine!

RANDI FRIEDEL JABLIN

Scottsdale, AZ

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JFO update regarding Ukraine

Community members, As we’ve all witnessed in dismay, Russian forces invaded Ukraine this morning in an unprovoked attack. We’d like to update you on this situation and on how we can help. This attack, authorized by Russian President Vladimir Putin, puts innocent lives, both Jewish and nonJewish, in imminent danger. We are sending our thoughts to the Ukrainian people and pray for a peaceful resolution soon. Starting this morning, our focus has been on the well-being of the 200,000 Ukrainian Jews that will be in terrible danger if the Russian aggression continues. We have already been in contact with our national organization, Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), to offer our financial assistance. JFNA is feverishly working on assessing what the needs are for the Ukrainian Jews. As you can imagine, the need is great. In partnership with Jewish organizations in Ukraine, JFNA is determining the immediate needs for basic provisions, security, medical supplies, housing, and communication devices. We have not been given specifics yet on this coordinated response, but we expect that we will know more soon and will update you as quickly as possible. Looking back at history, we know that we cannot be naïve to the unique threats to the Jewish community in the midst of unchecked aggression. As a community, we need to support our fellow Jews in Ukraine and let them know that they are not alone. We will not stand on the sidelines. Over the next few days, there will be more information on how our community can help. Unfortunately, we have been in this situation before, but consequently we are confident that our community will join other Federations across the country to provide whatever assistance is needed. In the meantime, please know that the JFO is abreast of the situation and will relay any information about how our community can assist the Ukrainian Jewish community. Thank you,

MIKE SIEGEL

Jewish Federation of Omaha Board President siegelm@tinboxco.com

PHILLIP MALCOM

Jewish Federation of Omaha Interim CEO pmalcom@jewishomaha.org

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