October 9, 2015

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Remembering Fred Simon

October 9, 2015 25 Tishrei 5776 Vol. 96 | No. 4

This Week

by ANNETTE VAN DE KAMPWRIGHT Jewish Press Editor Frederick J. Simon passed away on Sept. 28. He was preceded in death by his parents Lester and Trudy and his brother, Stephen. He leaves behind his wife Eve, son Todd and daughter-in-law Betiana Simon; daughter Venus Simon French; stepson Richard and his wife Sheila Ortega; step-daughter Marisa and her husband Michael Mayhan; brother Alan and sister-in-law Anne Simon; eight grandchildren: Susannah, Sarah, Aaron, Adam, Shemaya, Mia, Nico and Julian.

At Temple Israel’s memorial service Sept. 30, Rabbi Aryeh Azriel highlighted Fred Simon’s character.

Fred, Azriel noted, could be understood perfectly through the four ingredients of Sukkot: Palm, Willow, Myrtle and Citrus. The Palm represents Fred’s spine, his integrity, honesty and high moral code. The willow stands for eyes; in Fred’s case, they always sparkled with interest. He was interested in people, in the beauty of art, of landscapes and paintings.

They were wise, loving and generous eyes. Myrtle represents lips, and Fred never used his speech to create barriers between him and people from other walks of life. He was up front,

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but rarely spoke of his many achievements.

Finally, we have the Etrog, which symbolizes the heart. Fred’s heart was big, and giving; it’s evident in the legacy he leaves behind.

“Fred was a special man,” said longtime friend Steve Bloch.

“His spirit was charitable; his love for his family, the arts, his synagogue and our community were passionate and his willingness and ability to show the way to others was exemplary.”

He was, of course, best known for the family business, Omaha Steaks, where he was Executive Vice-President. Started by his greatgrandfather and father in 1917, Fred was instrumental in building his family’s business into the nation’s largest direct marketer of premium beef and gourmet foods.

In a 2000 interview with the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society, Fred said: “Really, it was my grandfather’s decision. In 1917 he bought a car-

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by BETH EL PUBLICITY The Boutique is Back! The popular shopping extravaganza returns after a multi-year hiatus and takes place at Beth El Synagogue on Sunday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m to 3 p.m.

An array of vendors selling handcrafted jewelry, housewares, Judaica, embroidered baby clothes, painted shoes, glass and metal decor and candles will be on display including Lilla Rose, Hazel Eyed Jewelry, Nye Ave. Accessories and Jamberry nails, to name just a few.

Joni Brooks, chair of the boutique,

already has over 30 vendors signed up. “We made the cost of booth space really attractive to local artisans and crafters, and most committed very early, which helped a great deal in the space planning at Beth El,” Brooks said.

“We offered five ‘premier’ vendor spots in a prime location right inside the main entranceway and those sold out immediately.”

“It’s going to be a ‘unique boutique’,” she added.

Brooks has just a few vendor spots left and urges anyone who might be interested in participating to contact her prior to the deadline on Oct. 14.

Then, the entire synagogue will be filled with wares waiting for everyone to shop ‘til they drop! “The booth space is 10’x10’, so we can accommodate 40 vendors. We started planning for this over a year ago and we are in really great shape. I’ve contacted our vendors on a weekly basis, creating an excitement and encouraging them to get their inventory Continued on page 2

Frederick J. Simon pentry shop called Table Supply Company at 17th and Douglas. He put a freezer and a cooler in the building and it was a retail and wholesale meat market. As the business grew, he didn’t have enough room. There was more room on lower Howard Street, so that’s why he moved there. That was in 1924.”

When Fred was in his teens, he

“had to get up pretty early in the morning because the sales people would be out on the street at 6 in the morning. By 7 a.m., we would be loading trucks to make deliveries to restaurants in downtown Omaha. I did that kind of work in the summer.”

In 1959, after completing a Liberal Arts degree at the University of Pennsylvania, Fred joined the company full-time; he became its 20th employee. During his time at Omaha Steaks, he helped revolutionize the marketing component of the business. In 1976, he opened the first Omaha Steaks retail store; today, there are more than 70 stores in 14 states. He innovated the company’s customer service system, and under his direction, Omaha Steaks became the nation’s largest direct response marketer of gourmet steaks and frozen foods, and a leader in all facets of direct marketing.

The skills that served him so well in business landed him a position on the Board of Directors for the Direct Marketing Association and the Direct Marketing Education Foundation. He was inducted into the DMA Hall of Fame in 2003, the Hospitality Hall of Fame in 2005, the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce’s Business Hall of Fame in 2006, and Continued on page 11

The Foundation’s Incentive Match Program

by LINDA POLLARD Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation Now is the time to create a permanent legacy to support the programs and services in Omaha’s Jewish community that mean the most to you. Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, you have the opportunity to make your dollars go further when you establish an endowment fund, or add to an existing endowment fund, between now and Dec. 31, 2015, at the Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation. The first 20 endowments that are funded with a gift of $10,000 or more will each receive an Incentive Match of $1,000.

“This is a terrific time to take that step and establish an endowment fund at the Foundation,” said Howard Epstein, Foundation Executive Director. “Imagine the benefits of leaving a permanent legacy to

ensure that the programs you enjoy are supported in the future, so that your children and grandchildren, and their friends, will be able to enjoy the benefits. This ties into our LIFE & LEGACY initiative. We’re extremely grateful to the anonymous donor who wants to encourage others to invest in the future of Omaha’s Jewish community.”

Through the Incentive Match Program, when you donate $10,000 or more to establish an endowment fund, or if you contribute a minimum of $10,000 to an existing endowment fund, the anonymous donor will deposit the $1,000 incentive match into your endowment fund.

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Honoring the volunteers

by MARGIE GUTNIK Beth El Program Director On Tuesday morning, Oct. 6, during Simchat Torah services, Beth El Synagogue honored several deserving congregants for their volunteer service to the congregation this past year.

Pam and Bruce Friedlander were honored as Hattan and

Kallah Torah for serving as chairmen of our annual Youth Scholarship Cantor’s Concert, “Divas on the Bima,” raising funds that enabled Beth El to send 31 children to Jewish summer camp and on trips to Israel. Students fortunate enough to take part in Jewish summer immersion experiences gain an increased sense of self-awareness as a member of the Jewish people, leadership skills, Judaic knowledge and, most importantly, experience the joy and beauty of Judaism in a unique way.

The Friedlanders are committed to our youth and know that investing in their future is key to continuity in our Jewish community. “We were thrilled to chair the Cantor's Concert. When it comes to our kids, we feel that camp and trips to Israel are very important activities to support as a synagogue and Jewish community."

The dynamic trio of Liz Feldstern, Caryn Scheer and Holly Weill will be honored as our Kallot Bereshit for turning a vision of a playground on the ground of Beth El from a dream into a reality. Just a few years ago, the area where Beth El’s brand new playground sits was just an empty, uneven patch of grass and asphalt. But it was a vision that committee chairs Liz Feldstern, Caryn Scheer and Holly Weill were determined to see come to fruition.

Pam and Bruce Friedlander Feldstern gives credit to Scheer for the idea to build a playground at Beth El. “She asked Holly (Weill) and me if we wanted to be involved, and as parents of energetic children – we immediately agreed!”

Mom to three small children, Scheer had been dreaming of a playground for Beth El for years. “We have so many involved young families at Beth El. As much as I love seeing children run around the synagogue, it is wonderful to have an outdoor outlet for play and discovery.” She continued, “We are always looking for ways to create meaningful connections for our members and the playground was a perfect way to bring our community closer together.

Beth El Synagogue is proud of this year’s honorees, as they exemplify the very ideal Caryn Scheer, left, Holly Weill, Liz Feldstern and Eric Crouch, playground conof a volunteer. sultant.

Beth El Holiday Boutique Continued from page 1 ready for a lot of shoppers!”

Brooks wanted to make sure the vendors enjoyed the experience along with the shoppers and is planning a champagne reception for them on Saturday night, Nov. 14. “They will be setting up their booths Saturday night after Havdalah and I wanted to say thank you to all of them for participating.”

This year, Hanukkah begins at sundown on Sunday, Dec. 5 and continues for eight days.

Plans for the afternoon also include a Beth El Bakery where handmade sweets will be for sale and USY members will run a used book sale, fundraising for their programming and activities this year.

Brooks, a transplant to Omaha from Virginia, loves to plan events and considers herself a super organized person. Still, she credits the Beth El staff ’s support “behind the scenes” for making this event possible. “They have been so great to work with, always accessible to me and helpful with any detail that needs to be done,” she said.

Brooks and her family live in Bellevue (her husband works at Offutt) and she enjoys long walks at nearby Fontenelle Forest. Her son attends Hebrew school at Beth El and Brooks says she doesn’t mind the long drive at all.

“Beth El is an incredible synagogue with a great community of people dedicated to Jewish life. We have loved our involvement in synagogue activities.”

If you know an artist or craftsman interested in joining the boutique, contact Brooks as soon as possible at bethelboutique@outlook.com or 402.492.8550. Mark your calendar for shopping on Nov. 15.

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This World and the World to Come in Jewish Belief and Practice October 25–26, 2015 Sunday, October 25

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7 p.m. | Keynote Lecture Heaven on Earth: The World to Come and its (Dis)Locations Professor Christine Hayes Yale University

University of Nebraska at Lincoln 1400 R Street | Lincoln 4 p.m. | Presentations Bailey Library, Andrews Hall 7 p.m. | Presentations Gaughan Multicultural Center Unity Room 212

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Fiddler comes to Westside High School

by ANNETTE VAN DE KAMP-WRIGHT ture, language, faith and traditions. She has also helped me Jewish Press Editor make directorial decisions and has taught me how to target On Oct. 15, 16 and 17 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 18 at 2 p.m., important details in the production of the show.

Westside High School brings a familiar musical to the stage. Why did you choose this musical?

Community members Ben Brodkey, Elijah Marburg, and There were several very practical reasons for doing it, Max Goldberg are including the large numamong the cast of 43 ber of roles and the relathat will bring Fiddler on tive balance of male and the Roof to life. In addifemale songs. However, I tion, there are 24 stualso liked the idea of dents in the crew, 11 studoing a truly iconic piece dent musicians, and of musical theater. We another 10 students who have had somewhat are building the set. “pushed the envelope” in Once the front crew kids recent years, and I want(to sell concessions, etc) ed to show students the are added, there will value of doing a timeless most likely be over 100 show like Fiddler. students involved.

Finally, the idea of a vilChoosing this musical lage struggling to prepresented many stuserve their traditions Rehearsal for Fiddler on the Roof at Westside High School dents with an opportuamid social and political nity to gain knowledge beyond the stage. Theater teacher upheaval really spoke to me. and Director Jeremy Stollen said: “The social and political Do you think it has relevance today? context of the play is unfamiliar to many of the students, so I think it’s incredibly relevant, and we had a very interesting it was important they understood who they were playing. A moment in rehearsal regarding the current refugee crisis in firm grasp of the Jewish culture and traditions was also nec- Europe and its similarities to the forced Jewish exodus from essary. There is a tremendous amount of detail in this musi- Russia as depicted in Fiddler. The relevance of the themes in cal, and it would be very easy to misrepresent some aspects the show to current instability around the world is striking, of it, or to dismiss something that was really important, just which makes performing it all the more important. for lack of knowing.”

It is not only the students Stollen hopes to educate: In order to increase understanding, Stollen approached “In fact,” he says, “I’ve come to the conclusion that the Esther Katz, JCC Cultural Arts Director, to act as audience, too, will need an understanding to truly appreciDramaturge. ate the richness of the show. We’ll add an insert to the proHow helpful has it been to have Esther involved? gram to do just that.”

Esther has been a fantastic person to work with. She’s very Tickets for this family-friendly and educational show go on knowledgeable, and despite her busy schedule has communi- sale Oct. 11 at www.warriortheatre.org or via email at westcated with me constantly. She has a great rapport with this age sidetheater@gmail.com Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for group, and the students really enjoyed her teaching about cul- students and seniors. Children under five are admitted free.

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The Foundation’s Incentive Match Program Continued from page 1 Foundation. The Foundation must receive your charitable contribution by Dec. 31, 2015.

“We believe this is an exciting idea that helps fulfill the Foundation’s mission and generates awareness about the importance of endowment funds which support Omaha’s Jewish community in so many ways,” stated Carl Riekes, Foundation President. “The Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to support the Incentive Match Program.”

When you establish an endowment fund, you complete a simple agreement that indicates the purpose(s) of the fund, and then fund your endowment with cash, appreciated securities, or through other means. The Foundation abides by the purpose you set forth in the endowment agreement, so that the fund supports only the Jewish purpose(s) you select. Additionally, the Foundation administers and manages the endowment fund.

“We invest your endowment fund assets,” explained Epstein. “The assets are reinvested and grow tax free. Your endowment fund will begin annually providing income for your selected Jewish purpose one year after the fund is

established and every year thereafter in perpetuity.”

Epstein continued, “As the year comes to a close, we encourage people who are interested in supporting Omaha’s Jewish community to take advantage of the Foundation’s Incentive Match opportunity, and establish a new endowment fund or contribute to an existing endowment fund.

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Rabbi Jacob Pressman, community and civil rights leader, dies

by JTA NEWS STAFF events and consistently led his congregation in the country’s LOS ANGELES (JTA) – Rabbi Jacob Pressman, a reli- largest Israel Bonds drive. gious, community and civil rights leader, has died.

In 1995, he was voted “Funniest Rabbi in Los Angeles” at Pressman died in his Los a standup comedy contest at a Angeles home on Oct. 1. He Camp Ramah fundraiser. He was 95. had helped found Camp He served as spiritual Ramah in Los Angeles, as well leader of the city’s Temple as the Brandeis-Bardin Beth Am for 35 years and Institute, Los Angeles Hebrew founded the Conservative High School, Akiba Academy and Sinai Academy. congregation’s school system.

“There is no Jewish Los He was also a founder of such Los Angeles institutions as Angeles as we know it …without the brave vision, the University of Judaism, indefatigable commitment now called the American and inspiring integrity and Jewish University. substance of Rabbi On a national level, he Rabbi Jacob & Marjorie Pressman Pressman,” said Rabbi Adam helped launch the Save Soviet Jewry movement in the 1960s and five years later joined Kligfeld, now the senior rabbi of Temple Beth Am. Pressman, a Philadelphia native, began his professional nearly 300 fellow Southern Californians who walked with career as a student rabbi in Woodbridge, New Jersey, and as the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to Montgomery, Alabama.

Known for his brilliant oratory, wit and musical voice, rabbi of the Forest Hills Jewish Center in New York City.

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Death of my therapist of 30 years

Serving Generations…

helped me through my children’s adolescence (for one remarkable period we had 5 teenagers in the house), and through various personal and professional challenges.

Because of his cancer he had to retire from Emory in 2007, and I imagine that I was his only regular “patient” over the past 8 years.

Chuck would give me updates about his illness and the various (often experimental) treatments he was undergoing at Emory’s Winship Cancer Institute. He was sometimes in pain when we spoke, but he was never down on life or angry at his cancer.

One of Chuck’s mottos was “Life doesn’t owe me anything.” It is not considered gracious to have a sense of entitlement but most of us do. Chuck did not.

I was never under the illusion that my conversations with Chuck replaced conventional therapy. Chuck always told me “Every therapy has a shelf life,” and a few years ago I was debating whether or not to return to therapy.

Different issues had come up in my life and I sensed that I needed some more therapy. But I also felt that going back into therapy might signal some kind of failure on my part.

Chuck didn’t see it this way. He e-mailed me back saying that not getting therapy if I needed it would be the failure on my part.

In 2006 Chuck was awarded Emory University’s Office of Campus Life Helen W. Jenkins Lifetime Achievement Award. I am extremely proud of the fact that I was instrumental in Chuck’s getting this recognition. But what mattered to Chuck about the award? He told me: “What touched me most was not the award itself but that somewhere in the world there was someone who thought enough about me to do something like this.” That was Chuck. A real mensch. I loved him and I miss him.

Dear Reader: I would not trouble you with my personal therapeutic record but for one important reason: I learned from Chuck that you actually can be helped in therapy, that it can make a tremendous difference in your life. So if you have “issues” (and who doesn’t), get yourself to a good therapist, set some goals, and start working on them. How will you know if your therapist is appropriate for you? Because within a relatively short period of time you will be better and have made noticeable progress towards achieving your goals. If this doesn’t happen, don’t give up on therapy, but do get a new therapist.

Teddy Weinberger made aliyah in 1997 with his wife, former Omahan Sarah Ross, and their five children. Their oldest four, Nathan, Rebecca, Ruthie and Ezra are veterans of the Israel Defense Forces; Weinberger can be reached at weinross@netvision.net.il.

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On Aug. 17 my therapist Dr. Charles (“Chuck”) Frederick Lawe passed away in Atlanta at the age of 73. He was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in Dec. 2002 and had battled it ever since. Chuck was my therapist when I was a graduate student at Emory University in the mid and late 1980’s. When I left Atlanta in 1991 with my wife and family, I continued to be in touch with Chuck. Along the way he became my friend, but he always remained my therapist. I divide my life into BC and AC: Before Chuck and After Chuck.

Why was Chuck such a wonderful therapist? Because he was not interested in tracing the complete history and origins of the problems you presented to him -- he was interested in how you can improve things in the here and now. Chuck worked with you to give you the tools to improve your well being.

That was a key to Chuck’s success: working with you -- not just listening and interjecting the occasional “Tell me more about that,” and certainly not dictating solutions to you, but working with you. That was very empowering.

Chuck never pretended to have all the answers nor did he present himself as a human being without struggles. He allowed me to ask him personal questions, and they revealed a human being who deals honestly with his own issues. It was up to me, in part through my work with Chuck, to deal with my own.

A hallmark of therapy with Chuck was his willingness to try different approaches and to provide clients with a variety of tools to help themselves. It was then up to the client to decide which tools to incorporate into their life. Among the tools that Chuck and I worked on were psycho-drama, meditation, and muscle-relaxation. Chuck identified my strong writing abilities and writing became crucial in my therapy. He wasn’t afraid to give me homework, and he assigned me several books on rational thinking. A few months into my therapy, I asked that we close each session with a hug. And so we did. Chuck sensed that for various reasons I needed this hug from him, and as was typical of him, he was open to it.

In the 24 years since I left Atlanta, it was important to me to be in touch with Chuck (if that was “dependency,” then so be it). My conversations with Chuck, sometimes lasting close to two hours, were an unusual mixture of therapy and friendship (as Chuck would say “We’ve broken all the rules”). Chuck

Have a Cup of Coffee with God on Shabbat

by MARGIE GUTNIK Beth El Program Director Beth El will once again present Shabbat services with a twist on Saturday, Oct. 17, as Rabbi Steven Abraham and Hazzan Michael Krausman lead “Have a Cup of Coffee with God.” The engaging, interactive Shabbat experience will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m.; attendees will sit in a circle to daven, enjoying coffee and snacks as they discuss various elements of the Shabbat morning service with the clergy as they happen. This time we will focus on you the Worshipper rather than just on the prayers.

We hope participants will feel free to ask questions and offer ideas and opinions as the service progresses so we can focus our attention on issues that concern them. This lends a sense of immediacy and spontaneity to the

service which is one of the Cup of Coffee with God’s important features. Congregants are also free to submit questions in advance by email to HazzanKrausman@bethelomaha.org. At Cup of Coffee with God, nothing that pertains to our prayers or liturgical tradition is off the table!

Even the morning’s prayer book will be different, instead of Siddur Sim Shalom, participants will use a special siddur that was created just for this service, complete with transliterations and explanations accompanying the Hebrew text.

“The ‘Cup of Coffee with God’ service was first developed for family camp at Camp Ramah Darom in Georgia,” said Hazzan Krausman. “It is a special opportunity to pray, learn and explore our traditional liturgy together in a friendly informal environment. We hope you’ll join us for this unique Shabbat experience!”

Celebrating S U K K O T

Sukkot was celebrated in style all across Jewish Omaha: Left, from top: Rabbi Brown spends time with the youngest students; Guests at Beth Israel; Soup in the sukkah at Chabad's women's event; checking out the sukkah at Beth El. Middle, from top: The indoor sukkah at the Pennie Z. Davis Childhood Development Center; Steve Riekes and Bruce Kutler putting together the sukkah at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home; Lisa Cooper and Carrie Fingold teaching the CDC kids at the outdoor sukkah. Right, from top: Festivities at Beth El; the volunteer team who built the sukkahs on campus; Friedel Jewish Academy students enjoy lunch in their sukkah; Nancy Wolf, Vera Dobin and Lynn Saltzman at Chabad.

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Campaign Cabaret: Last call!

It’s almost here! Riley,left, and her dad Jeff Nogg are two of the volunteers who have worked tirelessly towards the Jewish Federation of Omaha’s Campaign Cabaret, which will take place this Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Joslyn Art Museum.

Still don’t have tickets? Go online at www.jewishomaha.org or call 402.334.6485. Cost of attendance is $36 for adults, and $18 for children, and includes dinner.

For those who read this on Sunday morning and just now realize they forgot to RSVP: tickets will be available at the door.

CHS Hall of Fame The 17th Annual Central High Sschool Hall of Fame was held Thursday, Oct. 8. Inductees included Robert Batt, class of 1966, and Harley Schrager, class of 1965.

Robert Batt, Class of 1966 Robert Batt is well-recognized in Omaha for the position he held as company spokesperson and Executive Vice President in the management and operation of the Nebraska Furniture Mart. Mr. Batt exhibited a strong interest in, and sense of responsibility for, the metro Omaha community, for the state of Nebraska, and for our nation. In his community work, he was a mentor to many young people and a supporter of civic causes, e.g., purchasing video cameras for police cruisers, and he is currently a member of the Boys Town Advisory Board. The Heart Ministry Center is his favorite charity. He is Chairman of the State Liquor Commission, and has served on the U.S. Concert Committee for Yellowstone to help raise funds to restore fire-ravaged Yellowstone Park.

Harley Schrager, Class of 1965 Harley Schrager has made significant contributions to Omaha and to the greater metropolitan area. Becoming President of the Pacesetter Corporation at age 29, he successfully directed its growth into the nation’s largest independent direct sales home improvement company employing more than 2,000 people.

In 2001 the Omaha Chamber of Commerce honored Harley for his achievements by making him, at that time, the youngest inductee in its Business Hall of Fame.

Harley has served on the Boards of many not-for-profit organizations, including Children’s Hospital, Children’s Museum, the Jewish Federation Foundation, Girls, Inc., Omaha Sports Commission, CWS of Omaha, Inc., and he founded and sponsored Pacesetter Youth Baseball for 15 years.

Israel

by SCOTT MUSKIN “Come to me” she cries.

But few listen, most look for an instant, then avert their eyes, away ashamed and dismayed.

The land, in her long, honey-brown hair and milky-blue eyes, knows sorrow and joy, love and hate.

Yes, she does know hate.

For it is surrounding -A senseless hate, that smothers, like water to a candle, But this flame burns on.

A hate that makes her cry Yet makes her strong and true, Israel, you have already saved meI hope I can save you.

Note: This poem was written by Scott Muskin to his great grandmother on her 90th birthday. His great grandmother Lena Grossman turned 90 on Sept. 11 1988. She passed away at 100 years old in Jan. of 1999.

She was an ardent supporter of Israel, having earned awards for the sale of Israel bonds, and visiting the country on several trips. This poem written 27 years ago, still rings as true today as it did then (unfortunately).

Organizations B’NAI B’RITH BREADBREAKERS Speaker to be announced for Wednesday, Oct. 14, noon.

For more information or to be placed on the email list call 402.334.6443 or bnaibrith@jewishomaha.org.

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How will you spend your required minimum distribution?

by LINDA POLLARD Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation During their working years, many in Omaha’s Jewish community have had the wisdom and foresight to save for retirement by making regular investments into Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA’s) and employer-sponsored retirement plans such as 401K and 403B plans. After age 59 1/2, one may withdraw funds from these “Qualified Plans” without incurring penalties for early withdrawal. At the same time, the Internal Revenue Code requires that anyone age 70 1/2 or older must take annual minimum distributions from their Qualified Plans.

Through a combination of hard work, skilled investing, sound financial management, and good fortune, many people have other sources of income and find themselves in a strong enough financial position that they do not need the annual income from their Qualified Plans. Frankly, they do not want to pay income taxes that must be paid on the amount of their required minimum distribution.

What is a person to do?

Why not take the required minimum distribution, then donate the entire amount to a donor-advised fund or an endowment fund at the Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation? While you will pay income taxes on the distribution, you will also qualify for a tax deduction for your charitable contribution to the Foundation.

Everybody wins -- you comply with the minimum distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code, your cor-

responding tax liability is offset by your charitable contribution, and the charitable causes in Omaha’s Jewish community that are nearest and dearest to you benefit from your support.

It is easy to establish a charitable fund at the Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation. With as little as $2,500, you may establish a donor-advised fund. While the Foundation takes ownership of the dollars you contribute as soon as you transfer them to the Foundation, you retain the right to recommend distributions from your donoradvised fund to any public charity. And, you may add to your donor-advised fund at any time with a contribution of cash, appreciated securities, or any other asset which the Foundation may accept.

With a minimum donation of $10,000, you may establish an endowment fund at the Foundation. Our Foundation staff will work with you to establish an endowment that fits your philanthropic goals, one which will generate income to benefit the Jewish Federation and your other favorite local Jewish charitable organizations for generations. And, through Dec. 31, 2015, an anonymous donor has agreed to add $1,000 to every new endowment fund of $10,000 or more that is established at the Foundation.

Please contact Howard Epstein at the Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation for more information; hepstein@jew ishomaha.org, 402.334.6466.

This article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax or financial advice. When considering gift planning strategies, you should always consult with your own legal and tax advisors.

Tuesday evenings at Temple Israel

by SCOTT LITTKY Program Director, Temple Israel Earlier this summer the Jewish Press printed an article I wrote on our Mah Jongg lessons. As a reminder, lessons will start again on Tuesday, Oct. 13 and will run through Tuesday, Dec. 1. Classes will run from 7-8:30 p.m. The cost of the class is $45 and will include a 2015 Mah Jongg card. If you are interested in signing up please contact, Program Director, Scott Littky at 402.556.6536 Well, since our last article we have also now announced that on Tuesday evenings beginning on Oct. 13 and continuing on through Dec. 1, we will offer Bridge Lessons. Classes will run from 7-8:30 p.m. The cost of the class is $45.

Our instructor will be Pierre Flatowicz who is a premier master Bridge player. We are very fortunate to have him teach for us.

In 2012, David R. Hopper of the 55th Wing of Public Affairs at Offutt Air Force Base wrote the following about Pierre and his love of Bridge: “Hearing the game of Bridge may have put a smile on your face like this is a joke, but then again you probably have never played against a Platinum Life Master. The Platinum Life Master is the second highest rank and the

top of the list is the coveted Grand Life Master.”

“People are what make this game so fascinating, the personalities of Bridge players are so intriguing and interesting,” Flatowicz said. “What I like most about Bridge is the many friendships I have made over the years meeting so many wonderful people to include competitors at the highest level.”

Flatowicz currently has a ranking of 479 out of more than 166,600 members in the American Contract Bridge League. He has won more than 145 Regional tournaments, 75 Sectional tournaments and has come in the overalls 10 times in national tournaments. So far, his best finish in a national tournament was second place but in the game of Bidding, Contracts, Declarers and Dummy’s, Flatowicz is shooting for the National Tournament championship in St. Louis in March 2013.

“My future plans in Bridge are to achieve Grand Master status and win a national event, which is very difficult but achievable,” Flatowicz said. “I plan on teaching Bridge classes when I retire, play in more bridge tournaments and play professionally.”

For more information on Bridge Lesson, please call Program Director, Scott Littky at 402.556.6536.

Fall fun with Beth El at Valas Pumpkin Patch

by MARGIE GUTNIK Beth El Program Director Valas Pumpkin Patch in Gretna will be the place to be on Sunday, Oct. 18, as Beth El’s Young Adult Committee sponsors a Fall Fun Day for families. Spend the afternoon enjoying crisp fall weather and the more than 40 attractions and several shows that Valas offers. Take a hayrack ride, pick a pumpkin and then join other Beth El families around the campfire for a cookout! The event has been planned by Young Adult Committee (YAC) chairmen Abby and Adam Kutler.

“Everyone is welcome to enjoy all of the fun attractions at

Valas, and then at 5 p.m., head to campfire site #37 for a bonfire and dinner,” Kutler said. “This is a great way to get outside and participate in fun fall activities. The campfire is always a hit with the kids and the s’mores are messy, but a fun, and sweet way to end the evening.”

Families will purchase their own admission tickets to Valas, Beth El is charging only for dinner. Cost for dinner is $5 per person with an $18 maximum per family.

Children 5 and under eat free.

Register online at www. bethel-omaha.org by Oct. 16 so we know how much food to purchase. For more information, contact Abby at aerpelding@gmail.com.

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A Memoir of Blessing and Kisses

by ANNETTE VAN DE KAMP-WRIGHT Jewish Press Editor Writing memoirs can be a tricky business. What happens if you bare your innermost thoughts, only to find out the readers aren’t all that interested? Sure, your friends and family will love it; they share your memories and therefore are part of your story. Besides, they love you, so they have to like it. But what about strangers?

Will they be able to connect? How do you predict that? I think we’ve all read memoirs where we as the readers were left on the sidelines, looking in. As if the author has no reason to expect anything more from us, and refuses to even say ‘hello.’

Ron Wolfson, with his recently published The Best Boy in the United States should have no such worries. He literally puts his reader in the room with him. His writing style lends itself to a shared experience; rather then talking at the reader, he grabs the reader’s hand and invites her or him along for the ride. And it’s an excellent ride.

Ever the educator, Wolfson makes you think.

When he talks about his experiences as a grandchild, a son, a cousin, a husband and father, he manages to challenge the reader. You can’t read about his mother without thinking of your own, and you can’t follow his career path without asking yourself some tough questions about what you are doing in your own life. Wolfson doesn’t write for passive consumers; reading the words means committing to the journey.

And here I thought this would be easy.

In a way, it is; it’s a fast read, with short seemingly digestible chapters. It’s at times funny, and at times heartbreaking, but never, ever boring: Wolfson has, after all, something to teach his readers and he makes sure nobody

dozes off in the back of the class room.

“Sharing our stories is the way we define ourselves in the world,” Wolfson says in his after word. He calls it the “Discussion Guide,” and neatly adds a list of questions that

will help you tell your own story. How did your grandparents influence you? He asks, and How would you describe your life in one or two lines?

It’s hard to select a favorite segment (although I will forev-

er remember not to buy gribenes from a moyel), but if you forced me to, I’d say it’s the way Wolfson weaves our responsibility as Jewish parents throughout his narrative. In an early chapter, simply titled “Mom,” he says: “Tradition.

Tradition. Papas. Mamas. These were the ingredients of my geshmak (tasty) family. Little did I realize at the time that the traditions of my zaydie and bubbie, our extended family, and my mom and dad would profoundly shape my worldview and my identity as a second-generation American Jew, growing up in our “little village” of Omaha, Nebraska.”

Isn’t that true for all of us? Our lives may not be overly parallel with Wolfson’s; it’s very likely that many of us will have different experiences. But: the bottom line remains the same. Our families, whether they are related to us or not, define us and shape us.

The people we surround ourselves with, the holidays we share, the joy and the hurt, it all adds up to a very rich story, which we pass on to our children. And I think that’s the real lesson Wolfson is trying to teach us. We have to see our memories for what they really are: opportunities to grow, to know ourselves, to pass things on to the next generation. And in that light, memories of your grandfather’s favorite arm chair from which he hugged you, the people you’ve known and lost, or the way you cook your brisket are all building blocks that make you, you.

There is one final important question Wolfson doesn’t ask, and I’d like to get an answer: can Bruce Friedlander still do his Elvis impersonation?

The Best Boy in the United States of America, A Memoir of Blessings and Kisses by Dr. Ron Wolfson can be purchased through Jewish Light Publishing at http:// www.jewishlights.com/page/product/978-1-58023-838-0

Why Pope Francis has given religion a good name again

by RABBI RICK JACOBS NEW YORK (JTA) -- This is a momentous week -- not only because it is Judaism’s most sacred season, but also because as we welcome 5776, we in North America are also welcoming Pope Francis, one of the most inspiring religious leaders of our time.

Rather than hiding in medieval liturgical texts, this pope has made his home in the modern world. From day one, he has been stripping away centuries of unbending and encrusted rules to uncover a living spark of godliness in an ungodly age. His words are as refreshing as they are unsettling, but his heart is always open, always ready to embrace those who have been driven from the church by morally corrosive scandals and unyielding strictures.

Rather than offering abstract sermons on human dignity, Pope Francis washes the feet of the prisoners and kisses those whom society casts out. He’s the real deal, not some carefully scripted religious bureaucrat. People feel the authenticity and depth of his faith, making us take notice, and enabling us to put aside our differences.

Without changing one single doctrine, he’s changed everything. Early in his papacy, he refused to wag his finger at LGBT members of his flock, asking rhetorically, “Who am I to judge?” The answer might have been, “You’re the pope, and traditionally one of your jobs has been to judge everyone and everything.”

But not this pope.

Although he could have chosen to sit in papal splendor high above his flock, instead he chooses simplicity and modesty. The word “pontificate” comes from all the traditional associations with his high ecclesiastical office; nonetheless, Pope Francis has yet to pontificate.

In his first in-depth interview after his election as pope, he

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expressed a stunning humility about his own belief and leadership: “If one has the answers to all the questions -- that is the proof that God is not with him. It means that he is a false prophet using religion for himself. The great leaders of the people of God, like Moses, have always left room for doubt.

You must leave room for the Lord, not for our certainties; we must be humble.”

Pope Francis greeting fifth grader Omodele Ojo during his arrival in New York, Sept. 24, 2015.

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As an imperative from his clear, genuine faith, Pope Francis’s advocacy is incredibly gutsy. Unafraid to take on the gods of Western civilization on behalf of the poor and voiceless, he connects the plagues of modern society to the systemic causes of poverty by confronting climate change, consumer capitalism and human rights violators. By inviting us all to take up these causes, he not only demonstrates his recognition that taking action is a necessary result of speaking truth, but also that together, we can have greater influence.

Don’t get me wrong. I pray that after redirecting the trajectory of his church, he will update many of the doctrines and practices that seem so out of touch with the spiritual yearning of those who would otherwise be faithful. In time, he will need to do more than set a new tone. Deep structural change is no doubt required.

His critics are not wrong that Pope Francis has not yet offered specific proposals. Of course, the world does not need another policy wonk; it needs a religious leader.

Is it possible that he will usher in a new era of Reform Catholicism? Although that may sound like a contradiction in terms or a recreation of the Protestant Reformation, we haven’t yet seen the full effect of this pope’s vision for the church. Like so many others, I will be watching closely -this week and beyond.

Pope Francis articulates a religious agenda that is far more profound and elemental than the intricacies of church doctrine. And because he has opened the heart of the church widely to focus on what matters most, he has won the admiration of the faithful and the previously faithless. In so doing, he is giving religion a good name.

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Why Jewish educators need to teach the Palestinian perspective

by LAURIE ZIMMERMAN genuinely trying to understand their experiences.

Jewish educators often shy away from teaching subjects (JTA) -- As the new school year gets underway, Jewish I wish that I had had the chance to learn about that they deem too political, arguing that politics do not educators are making decisions regarding how best to teach Palestinians growing up because when I attended college, I belong in the classroom. They believe that their role is soleabout Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Most begin didn’t know how to analyze conflicting arguments. It wasn’t ly to teach about Israel and to impress upon young Jews that with the premise that Jewish students should learn to sup- until I lived in Israel during rabbinical school that I traveled Israel is core to their Jewish identities. Yet educators have a port Israel and defend its government. Throughout the year, to the West Bank and met Palestinians. I sat in their homes responsibility to teach not only about the vision or dream of their lesson plans will flow from this fundamental objective. and listened to their stories. I was shocked that no one had Israel but also the reality of Israel -- and it’s impossible to do As a rabbi and Jewish educator this concerns me. I ques- ever helped me understand that while the creation of Israel this without political discussions. tion why our Jewish institutions encourage critical thinking was a magnificent event for the Jewish people, it devastated The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is central to Jewish life. It’s when teaching ancient Jewish texts -- challenging students Palestinian life. I had never considered the impact of war as important to Jewish identity as prayer and the weekly to consider multiple voices, give expression to minority Torah portion. While American Jews can certainly live viewpoints and ask difficult questions -- but when rich Jewish lives without ever thinking about Israel, it’s teaching about Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the epicenter of Jewish politics. Involving middle -- and they avoid this approach. high-school students in the debates around the conflict American Jews hold strong and diverse opinions about allows them to grapple with Jewish history, explore the the contemporary political situation in Israel, but our many variations of Zionism and understand religious educational materials do not reflect this range of ideas. and political differences within the Jewish community.

They either portray Israel as a mythic land of orange Many of us want to avoid fruitless debate about the trees and sacred sites, or they address its challenges in conflict, but in a classroom educators can employ creorder to help students defend it from criticism. After ative teaching techniques that allow students to gencareful research, I’ve seen that no major publishers of uinely engage with the material. Young children can Jewish educational materials for children and teenagers sample Israeli and Palestinian foods, attend cultural have produced materials that encourage students to events and learn songs in Hebrew and Arabic. Older stuwrestle with both Israeli and Palestinian narratives. dents can read novels and act out scenes, stage strucFor many years I’ve felt that our community’s educatured debates and mock trials, write poems from multitional materials on Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian ple perspectives and conduct interviews with family conflict are inadequate. Instead of encouraging students members, activists, scholars and leaders of their comStudents of different ages learning the stories of Israeli and Palestinian to simply support and defend Israel, I’ve realized we munities.

Credit: Lisa Hempstead youth. should teach students to formulate challenging quesThis type of learning will help our students grow, tions, investigate complicated issues and develop their own and displacement -- as well as occupation and settlement encourage them to develop their own unique ideas about well-reasoned perspectives. expansion -- on Palestinian communities. Learning about Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and foster a sense of And earlier this year, I decided to make a change: I wrote Palestinian culture was a transformative experience for me respect and understanding for others. These are the kinds of a new curriculum that reflects these goals. because I learned that Palestinians are as diverse and com- attributes that the next generation of Jews desperately needs.

What, specifically, should Jewish educators teach? They plex as my own people. I realized that Palestinians are not Laurie Zimmerman is the rabbi and education director can begin by helping their students explore their connec- my enemies. I felt betrayed by my Jewish education. at Congregation Shaarei Shamayim in Madison, tions to the people, the land and the State of Israel. By studyNow, as a parent of young children, I want to give them Wisconsin. She recently published and wrote “Reframing ing Israel within the context of Jewish history -- such as how what I didn’t have. Two years ago, when my family lived in Israel: Teaching Kids to Think Critically About the Israelithe emergence of Zionism shaped contemporary Jewish Israel during my sabbatical, I encouraged my kids to devel- Palestinian Conflict.” thought -- young Jews can better understand their own op a deep curiosity about the people, religions and cultures communities today. around them. I enrolled them in an Israeli preschool, and as But this is not enough. Educators should also help their we walked there each morning we looked at the street signs students cultivate understanding, respect and compassion in both Hebrew and Arabic. We traveled around both westThe 2015 Aksarben Scholarship and Coronation Ball will for both Israelis and Palestinians. Often we don’t teach our ern and eastern Jerusalem and talked about the different children about the Palestinians because we don’t see them as kinds of people we met. We spent one morning in a Bedouin be held Oct. 17 at Baxter Arena.

Riley Grace Nogg, daughter of Kelly and Jeff Nogg, and central to our people’s stories. Yet Jews and Palestinians are kindergarten singing songs and playing games. It became linked together through a complex history, present conflict obvious to my children that Israel was home not only to Jews Henry Jacob Yale, son of Sarah and Adam Yale will be pages. Talia Layne Simon, daughter of Stacy and Bruce and unknown future. but to Muslims and Christians as well.

Jews must grapple with Palestinian perspectives because The children and teenagers in our Jewish communities are Simon will be a Princess. Escorts include Jonathan Irving we can’t wish Palestinians away or pretend they don’t exist. bright, creative and eager to learn. They are capable of dis- Baker, son of Amber and Thomas Baker and Cameron Joel We have a moral obligation to listen carefully to their stories cussing divergent viewpoints and wrestling with difficult Davis, son of Henry Davis and Mary Kay Young.

Kim Simon is the advisor for the Aksarben Women’s Ball and try to comprehend what they have endured as a result of issues. They have the ability to understand that Israel is a war and displacement. If we want a peaceful resolution to modern nation-state embroiled in a complicated political Committee, of which Andee Scioli is also a member.

The Floor Committee includes Dr. Lance Kugler, Jeff the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, we must engage directly with situation, and they are able to struggle with the ethical Nogg, and Rory Sudbeck.

Palestinians -- not by criticizing or attacking them, but by implications of an almost 50-year military occupation.

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Synagogues B’NAI ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE 618 Mynster Street | Council Bluffs, IA 51503-0766 |712.322.4705 email: BnaiIsraelCouncilBluffs@gmail.com Join us for our monthly Shabbat Speakers Series on Oct. 9, at 7:30 p.m. with guest speaker, Alan Potash, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Omaha will share his thoughts on Community and History. Oneg to follow service. Please join us! Everyone is always welcome at B’nai Israel!

Larry Blass will officiate at all of the Speaker Series Services and the Oneg will be sponsored by Deana and Mike Liddy.

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Grandparents are Barb and Mike Platt, and Lorraine and Bill Pritchard.

Candlelighting Friday, October 9, 6:35 p.m. month.

CHABAD HOUSE

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An Affiliate of Chabad-Lubavitch 1866 South 120 Street | Omaha, NE 68144-1646 | 402.330.1800 www.OChabad.com | email: chabad@aol.com Services conducted by Rabbi Mendel Katzman. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

FRIDAY: Minyan and Meditation, 7 a.m SATURDAY: Minyan and Meditation, 9:30 a.m.

SUNDAY: Minyan, 8:30 a.m.

WEEKDAYS: Minyan and Meditation, 7 a.m.

TUESDAY: Dynamic Discovery with Shani Katzman, 10:15 a.m. A class for women based on traditional texts with practical insights and application. RSVP by calling the office.

WEDNESDAY: Personal Parsha class, 9:30 a.m. with Rochi Katzman. RSVP by calling the office; The Development of the Oral Tradition, 7 p.m. with Rabbi Katzman. RSVP by calling the office. In memory of Forrest Krutter -- Efrayim Menachem Ben Avraham Yitzchak.

THURSDAY: Women’s Study at UNMC with Shani Katzman, noon. RSVP by emailing Marlene Cohen at mzcohen@unmc.edu.

All programs are open to the entire community.

323 South 132 Street | Omaha, NE 68154 SATURDAY: Services, 9:15 a.m. led by Jim Polack.

Services will be held in the Chapel. Members of the community are invited to attend.

CONGREGATION B’NAI JESHURUN South Street Temple | Union for Reform Judaism 2061 South 20th Street | Lincoln, NE 68502-2797 | 402.435.8004 www.southstreettemple.org Services conducted by Rabbi Craig Lewis.

FRIDAY: Shabbat Evening Service, 7:45 p.m. with oneg following by Marc Shkolnick.

SATURDAY: Shabbat Morning Service, 9:30 a.m.; Torah Study, 10:30 a.m. on Parashat Bereshit; Jewish Movie Night, Sallah Shabati with Havdalah Service and Potluck Dessert, 7 p.m.

SUNDAY: LJCS Gan through Grade 7, 9:30 a.m.-noon at Tifereth Israel; Hallah High, 9:45 a.m.-noon at Tifereth Israel.

WEDNESDAY: LJCS classes (grades 3-7), 4-6 p.m. at Tifereth Israel.

ADULT EDUCATION TUESDAY: Intro to Judaism, 6:30 p.m. led by Rabbi Lewis.

Congregational Shabbat Soup Supper, Friday, Oct. 16.

Congregational Soup Supper, 6:15 p.m. and Shabbat Evening Service, 7:45 p.m. and Potluck Dessert Oneg Following. The weather is getting cooler and a soup supper is sounding better and better! Join us for a hearty soup supper prepared by Dottie Shapiro. Please bring a dessert for the potluck oneg after the service. Donations will be accepted to offset the costs of the soup supper. Please RSVP to the Temple office (403.435.8004 or office@southstreettemple.org) if you plan to attend by Tuesday, Oct. 13.

President’s Office Hours, Sunday Mornings, 10 a.m.–noon at SST. If you have any Temple business you would like to bring before the Board of Trustees, potential programs, or new ideas, please let us know! Call for an appointment at the Temple or just to chat any time at 402.513.7697. Or if you prefer, just email David Weisser at president@southstreet temple.org.

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TEMPLE ISRAEL Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) 13111 Sterling Ridge Drive | Omaha, NE 68144-1206 | 402.556.6536 http://templeisraelomaha.com FRIDAY: Shabbat Comes to You at Remington Heights, 4 p.m.; Shabbat Service, 6 p.m. led by Rabbi Azriel and Cantor Shermet.

SATURDAY: Torah Study, 9:15 a.m.; Shabbat Morning Service, 10:30 a.m. Jon-Aron Beach, son of Mona Jones and Ron Beach, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah.

SUNDAY: K-6, 10 a.m.; Coffee with Brad Ashford, 10 a.m.

Our Congressman, Brad Ashford will be here to let us know what’s up in Washington, D.C. We will be meeting in the coffee bar area of the Simon Community Court. Come listen to our Congressman and enjoy a bagel and cup of coffee; Parent/Toddler Program, 10:30 a.m. A Sunday morning program for children ages 2-3 with activities, games and songs for toddlers with their parents. This is a wonderful new opportunity to meet other families with young children and connect with our Temple Israel community. For more information, contact the Temple Israel office; Kibitz with the Rabbis, 11 a.m. What’s on the mind of our Rabbi’s? Every other week either Rabbi Azriel or Rabbi Brown will lead a discussion of topics that they feel need addressing! Watch the eTidings for dates and topics; Temple Israel Book Club with Scott Littky, 11 a.m.; Bless the Pets, 11:30 a.m.; Religious School Steering Committee Meeting, noon; OTYG Board Meeting and Lunch, 12:30 p.m.

TUESDAY: Bridge Lessons Come to Temple Israel, 7 p.m.

Would you like to learn to play Bridge? Would you like to learn from a premier master Bridge player? If the answer is yes then you are in luck. We are offering Bridge lessons taught by Pierre Flatowicz. The cost of this eight week class will be $45. To register, please contact the Temple Israel Office, 402.556.6536; Mah Jongg Classes, 7 p.m. Come learn how to play Mah Jongg! Cost is $45 and will include a Mah Jongg card. To RSVP, please contact Program Director Scott Littky, 402.556.6536.

WEDNESDAY: No Grades 3-6; No Grades 7-12; No Family Night.

THURSDAY: Speaking Metaphorically: An exploration of metaphors used in Jewish stories as a window into our lives today, 10 a.m. with Rabbi Brown.

TIFERETH ISRAEL Member of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 3219 Sheridan Boulevard | Lincoln, NE 68502-5236 | 402.423.8569 www.tiferethisraellincoln.org Services conducted by lay leader Nancy Coren. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

FRIDAY: Services, 6:30 p.m.

SATURDAY: Morning service, 10 a.m. followed by a Kiddush luncheon.

SUNDAY: LJCS Gan through Grade 7, 9:30 a.m.-noon at Tifereth Israel; Hallah High, 9:45 a.m.-noon at Tifereth Israel.

WEDNESDAY: LJCS classes (grades 3-7), 4-6 p.m. at Tifereth Israel.

Funerals held for 2 Jerusalem stabbing victims

by JTA NEWS STAFF (JTA) — Thousands attended the funerals of two JewishIsraelis who were stabbed to death in Jerusalem’s Old City.

The funerals for Rabbi Nehemia Lavi, 41, and Aharon Benita, a 22-year-old soldier, were held in Jerusalem on Sunday afternoon. They were stabbed to death on Saturday night by a Palestinian assailant who was shot to death by Israel Police.

Lavi, a rabbi at the Ateret Cohanim yeshiva and a father of seven from Jerusalem, had rushed to the scene of the attack. At the funeral, his father praised his bravery.

“Without any hesitation or delay, you ran to save an innocent family that was on its way to the Western Wall,” Yehezkel Lavi said, the Times of Israel reported.

Benita’s wife, Adele, and 2-year-old daughter also were injured in the attack and are hospitalized.

At the funeral for Benita, directly after Lavi’s, Adele’s mother, Miriam Gal, said in a eulogy that passers-by yelled that they hoped Adele would die too as she ran, seriously injured, for assistance.

“Aharon promised her that he would make her the happiest Sukkot ever. What promises he promised her,” Gal said. “Whoever speaks about peace is stupid. There’s no other word. The people of Israel need to wake up.”

In his eulogy for Lavi, Israeli President Reuven Rivlin urged Israelis to continue to visit the Old City and Western Wall, despite the violent attack.

“We cannot stop going to the Western Wall, the remnant of our temple,” he continued. “I urge the pilgrims — don’t forsake the Old City, we must march in the footsteps of Nehemia and Aharon and prove that they [the terrorists] will not harm our way of life,” Rivlin said, according to the Times of Israel.

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In memoriam CHERIE KUTLER Cherie Kutler passed away peacefully on Sept. 18 at age 83.

Services were held Sept. 20 at Beth El Cemetery.

She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Dr Sol Kutler, and her beloved children, Dr Stephanie Kutler, Dr Mark and Lynn Kutler, and Murray Kutler; two wonderful grandchildren: Scott and Alexa Kutler.

Her early life was spent as a Southern belle. After marrying her husband Sol she gradually adapted to their life together in Omaha and grew to love the Midwest. Through the years she was active in many civic and religious organizations. When Sol began doing volunteer dentistry in underserved countries, they traveled throughout the world together. In later years life slowed down for her due to health issues that she fought with diligence and grace.

Memorials may be made to Beth El Synagogue or The Suburban Rotary Foundation.

FREDERICK J. SIMON Continued from page 1 the Nebraska State Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame in 2009.

Although Fred authored four cookbooks, there was much more to him than the steak business. Fred cared deeply about his community. He showed it by serving in many different capacities for a wide variety of organizations, from the American Lung Association of Nebraska to the Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation, and from the UNMC College of Public Health to Opera Omaha. With his family,

he was named Humanitarian of the Year by the Jewish Federation of Omaha in 2004.

“Not only has Fred been a strong supporter of the arts,” JFO CEO Alan Potash said, “he was also deeply passionate about Jewish culture and the State of Israel. He felt comfortable in the JCC Theater, and often attended events like the Jewish Film Festival or various lectures. Fred and his wife Eve have always been great supporters of the Anti-Defamation League and the Institute for Holocaust Education, among others. In recent months, we had been discussing the possibility of Eve and Fred spending time in Israel. After hearing Ari Shavit’s talk this past spring, he pulled me aside and said: ‘I need to go to Israel.’ I am saddened we were unable to make that happen for him. I know he had a strong interest, was always up to date on current events in Israel, and would read the latest books about the country.”

It was that interest in the world around him that Fred passed on to others, whether close friends, family members, or mere acquaintances. He was generous with his time and attention and had a didactic soul. He was, certainly, approachable: “I felt I could always pick up the phone to talk with Fred,” JFO Foundation Executive Director Howard Epstein said. “I knew I could count on him, not just for help with the Foundation, where Fred had been a board member since 2005, but also just to have a good conversation. I will certainly miss him, as will all of us at the Foundation. Fred was a gentleman: polite and genuinely pleased to have the opportunity to engage with others.”

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Two-Man Rotary Local and Boy Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation

“Two-Man Rotary Local and Boy” held its regular Friday lunch meeting on Oct. 2, 2015 at the Peony Park Big Red Keno. On this particular day, honoring our dear friend and “member”, Fred Simon, we changed the name of the restaurant to “Big (F)Red Keno”. Special invited guests were Bruce and Todd Simon, Fred’s nephew and son, respectively. Pictured above left: Alan Simon, Todd Simon, Bruce Simon; above right: back row: Murray Newman, left, Cliff Levitan, Todd Simon, Ray Somberg, Bruce Simon, Tom Bernstein, Ted Friedland, Jim Farber; front row: Allan Noddle, left, Sam Fried, Mike Platt, Steve Bloch, Alan Simon, Norm Veitzer, Allen Ross, Nelson Gordman. Not pictured: Jerry Hoberman, Bruce Shackman, Bob Kully.

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1. Publication Title: Jewish Press. 2. Publication No. 275-620. 3. Filing Date: 10-9-15. 4. Issue Frequency: Weekly, since 1920. 5. No. of Issues Published Annually: 50. 6. Annual Subscription Rate: $40.00 US, $72.00 foreign. 7.

Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication: 333 South 132nd St., Omaha, NE 68154-2198, 402-3346448; Contact Person: Lori Kooper-Schwarz, 402-334-6558. 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher: 333 South 132nd St., Omaha, NE 68154-2198. 9. Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses of Publisher, Editor and Creative Director: Publisher--Jewish Federation of Omaha, 333 South 132nd St., Omaha, NE 68154-2198; Editor--Annette van de Kamp-Wright, 333 South 132nd St., Omaha, NE 68154-2198; Creative Director--Richard Busse, 333 South 132nd St., Omaha, NE 68154-2198. 10. Owner: Jewish Federation of Omaha, Inc., 333 South 132nd St., Omaha, NE 68154-2198. 11. Known Bondholders, Mortgages and Other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages or Other Securities: None. 12. For completion by nonprofit organizations authorized to mail at special rates. The purpose, function and non-profit status of this organization and the exempt for federal income tax purpose: Has Not Changed During Preceding 12 Months. 13. Publication Title: Jewish Press. 14. Issue Date for Circulation Data Below: 9--25-15. 15.

Extent and Nature of Circulation: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months--a. Total No. Copies (Net Press Run): 3600. b. Paid and/or requested Circulation: (1) Paid/Requested Outside-County Mail Subscriptions (Include Advertiser’s Proof and exchange copies) 840. (2) Paid In-County Subscriptions (Include advertiser’s proof and exchange copies) 1941. (3) Sales through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales and Other Non-USPS Paid Distribution--150 (4) Other Classes Mailed Through the USPS--11. c. Total Paid and/or Requested Circulation (Sum of 15b (1), (2), (3) and (4)--2,942. d. Free Distribution by Mail: (Samples, Complimentary and Other Free). (1) Outside-County as Stated on Form--3541-0. (2) In-County as Stated on Form 3541-0. (3) Other Classes Mailed Through the USPS--10 e. Free Distribution Outside the Mail (Carriers or Other Means)--126. f. Total Free Distribution (Sum of 15 d and 15e)--136. g. Total Distribution (Sum of 15c and 15f)--3,078. h. Copies Not Distributed--522. i.

Total: (Sum of 15g and h)--3600 j. Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation (15c divided by 15g times 100)--95.5%.

No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date--a. Total No. Copies (Net Press Run): 3600. b. Paid and/or requested Circulation: (1) Paid/Requested Outside-County Mail Subscriptions (Include Advertiser’s Proof and exchange copies) - 842. (2) Paid In-County Subscriptions (Include advertiser’s proof and exchange copies)-1945. (3) Sales through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales and Other Non-USPS Paid Distribution--150. (4) Other Classes Mailed Through the USPS--12 c. Total Paid and/or Requested Circulation (Sum of 15b (1), (2), (3) and (4)-2,949. d. Free Distribution by Mail: (Samples, Complimentary and Other Free). (1) Outside-County as Stated on Form 3541-0. (2) In-County as Stated on Form 3541-0. (3) Other Classes Mailed Through the USPS--7 e. Free Distribution Outside the Mail (Carriers or Other Means)--110. f. Total Free Distribution (Sum of 15 d and 15e)--117. g. Total Distribution (Sum of 15c and 15f)--3,066. h. Copies Not Distributed--534 i. Total: (Sum of 15g and h)--3600. j.

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The Board of Directors and staff of the Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation mark with sadness the passing of Fred Simon. Fred was a member of our Board for the last 10 years. We were always moved and guided by his passions for enhancing and assuring the future vitality of our Jewish community. As well, we were grateful for his willingness to lend to us his remarkable business skills. His and Eve’s many and significant gifts to the Jewish and wider Omaha community impacted and will continue to benefit so many of our important institutions and the lives of so many people. We express our condolences to Eve, his children and grandchildren, all of whom he loved so much, and we salute a life of exceptional philanthropy and accomplishment. He leaves behind a proud family, a community’s gratitude and a good name.

The Directors and Staff of the Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation