September 22, 2000

Jewish Press

SPECIAL PRE-HOUDAY FOOD AND RECIPE ISSUE Vol. LXXIX

22 Elul, 5760

No. 54 Omaha, NE

September 22 ,2000

Radio's first woman news anchor, Susan Stamberg, inspires Women's Campaign event

by Pam Monsky, Federation Communications Director

Inspiring women will be the topic of the 2001 Women's Division Event on Oct. 25. The keynote speaker, Susan Stamberg, is the first woman to anchor a nightly news broadcast on the radio.

Stamberg went on to host National Public Radio's hugely popular AW Things Considered for 14 years.

"While I'm in Omaha, I plan to talk about women I've interviewed who are tremendously inspiringsome Jewish, some not," said Stamberg.

Being Jewish is one part of what affects her interviews. "Everything that we are goes into the work we do. I am a woman, a parent, a wife, a Jew and a New Yorker. It's all of those things, and I can't select any one," she added.

Stamberg has just finished interviewing Margaret Salinger, daughter of author J.D. Salinger, who is part Jewish.

"Her book is called Bream Catcher, and it isn't "Daddy Dearest" [referring to the book, Mommy Dearest, the unflattering and bitter book about Joan Crawford by her daughter], but more like "Daddy, Why?" because he was so very emotionally abusive, so aloof, so demanding and so judgmental.

He has to be the most reclusive man in the world and he hasn't given an interview since 1963. He also hasn't published anything since 1965."

Meip Gies, the woman who found and saved the diary of Anne Frank, was another incredible interview that Stamberg savored.

"I interviewed her in Amsterdam and we talked about her life and her memoir which begins, 'I am not a hero.'

"When I had the chance to ask her about that statement, she said anyone would have done what she did. She lives in a tiny little apartment surrounded by Anne—a big portrait of her in the living room, photographs of the two of them and furniture that belonged to the Frank family. She's 93 years old now and has suffered two strokes which affect her communication," said Stamberg.

"I've also interviewed Rosa Parks about that day on the bus. Rosa was more prepared for that day than we have been led to believe; she was primed. She had been the NAACP Chapter secretary for some years and was married to a civil

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rights activist. He held planning and resistance meetings in their home with guns and rifles on the dining room table. Parks would sit out front at night as the lookout.

Parks was more groomed for this than Meip w a s / Stamberg said.

Co-chairs for the Women's Event are Sheryn Joffe and her daughters, Suzanne Pocras and Andrea Siegel.

The event will begin at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25. at Beth El Synagogue. Cos! is $18 for a light luncheoii. with a minimum 2001.

Campaign pledge of $136.

A cookbook with recipes? from the community called The Untested Cookbook is being compiled and will be available to women who attend the event. To submit a recipe, or for any questions, please contact Kathy McGauvran, Women's Campaign Director, 334-6427.

Federation recruits for two missions

Israel will hold most world's Jews by 2080, according to projections

by Pam Monsky, Federation Communications Director

by Gayle Horwitz

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Mission co-chairmen Maxine Women Kirshenbaum, left, and Eunie Denenberg are eager to explore Prague and Israel this spring.

An extraordinary opportunity awaits Omaha's Jewish women. The Jewish Federation is organizing an exclusive trip to Prague and Israel for women from April 28-May 9, 2001, led by Eunie Denenberg and Maxine Kirshenbaum.

An informational meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m., at the Kirshenbaum home, 1742 Crawford Road. Alex Fleischer, an Israeli guide who has led more than a dozen Omaha missions, will be at that meeting. To reserve for the Mission Meeting, call Lana Reichardt, 334-6430, by Thursday, Sept. 28. A second meeting will be held Nov. 9, 7 p.m., also at the Kirshenbaum home.

The Women's Mission will first visit Prague and see the vibrant Jewish life in Central Europe that flourished during the Renaissance through World War II. Prague's Jewish Quarter was the most famous in Central Europe," said Denenberg. "We will see the (Women's Mission story and a story about the upcoming Men's Mission on page 18)

WASHINGTON (JTA) - Migration to Israel is expected to almost double the country's Jewish population to 10 million by 2080.

Meanwhile, the number of Jews living in the United States is expected to drop by a third - to just 3.8 million. Worldwide, the number of Jews is estimated to rise slightly during the next 80 years - eventually hitting 15 million.

These projections are at the core of a new demographic study of world Jewish, population trends that was published this week in the American Jewish Yearbook 2000, produced by the American Jewish Committee.

The article, "Prospecting the Jewish Future: Population Projections, 2000-2080," predicts future Jewish population trends in the United States and Israel, as well as in the former Soviet Union, Europe, Latin America and other Jewish population centers throughout the world.

Based on existing data from studies commissioned independently by world Jewish communities, the report was authored by a trio of leading demographers from Hebrew University in Jerusalem: Sergio DellaPergola, Uzi Rebhun and Mark Tolts.

The study portrays change over the next 80 years, as the composition of world Jewry surges in Israel and dwindles elsewhere in the world. As early as 2010, Israel and the United States—which currently is home to the largest number of Jewsare expected to be equal.

By the middle of the century, Israel will be home to the majority of the world's Jews, particularly Jewish youth. An estimated 77 to 86 percent of all Jews under the age of 15 will live in Israel by the year 2080.

Meanwhile, the percentage of elderly Jews in the Diaspora will continue to increase, especially as baby boomers hit 65 during the next 20 years. By

2080, more than 40 percent of all Diaspora Jews will be 65 and over. This trend, coupled with low fertility rates, will likely extinct communities such as those the former Soviet Union.

The study's findings, which carry with them enormous political implications for the United States and Israel, may surprise the American Jewish community in particular.

"It's going to be a wake-up call," said Lawrence Grossman, Editor of the American Jewish Year Book.

"American Jews are in a Golden Age. We've never had it so good. But there is a cloud on the horizon."

According to the study, the decline in numbers of Jews in North America is expected to accelerate after the 2030s.

North America Jewry will make up an even larger share of the Diaspora Jewish population than it does today, as Jewish populations around the world outside of Israel will decrease.

Longer life expectancy, low fertility rates and diminished Jewish identification will likely be the chief causes of the plunge.

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Jews and the Olympics...................

More recipes Cookbook review

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Panel discussion on DOMA.

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Pacesetter golf outing.

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September 22, 2000

We are proud to honor Adam Trubnikov, son of Maya and Alexander Trubnikov, for his Bar Mitzvah on August 26, 2000, at Beyt Shalom Reconstructionist Synagogue. He is the grandson of Khaya and Khonon Trubnikov of New York City, and Sarah and Yakov Zlot of Israel, who all attended the event.

A student at Morton Middle School, Adam enjoys music, friends, and likes to help residents of the Blumkin Home. For his mitzvah project, he devoted his time to research and writing about the mezuzah. A beautiful mezuzah was brought from Israel and donated to Beyt Shalom.

Adam would like to thank all the family, friends, teachers and guests who came to one of the most important events in his life. Toda!

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Our blessings and sincere thanks to the many friends, family members, co-workers, neighbors and acquaintances of HELEN SHUKERT for your assistance, sharing, sincerity, love and condolences during her recent illness, and the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Not in Heaven

by Rabbi Shlomo Levin, Director, Omaha Center for Torah Learning

Parasha Netzavim "These commandments that I command you today are not mysterious from you or remote. It is not in heaven, so that you should say, 'Who shall go up to heaven and bring it to us so that we can hear it and keep it?' It is not over the sea so that you should say, Who will cross the sea and get it for us, so that we will be able to hear it and keep it?' It is something that is very close to you. It is in your mouth and in your heart, so that you can keep it." (Devarim 30:11-14) In this stirring paragraph Moshe encourages the Jewish people to follow the laws of the Torah and reassures them that it will not be too hard. One might surmise that if it was difficult, the people would figure that they could not reasonably be expected to learn the Torah, so Moshe tells them that really it is easy and convenient for them to do.

The Talmud's comment on this verse, then, might come as a surprise. On Moshe's statement, "It is not in heaven," the Talmud says "Even if it was in heaven you would be responsible for going up to heaven to learn the Torah! Even if it was across the sea you would be responsible for crossing the sea to get it." (Eruvin 45a) In other words, if the people had thought that Moshe was telling them that they are not expected to put much effort into learning Torah, and that is alright since they don't have to, Rashi says that this is wrong. In fact, Moshe tells them that there is no limit to the efforts they are required to undertake.

Moshe does not offer the people an excuse, but rather tells them of God's graciousness. Even if the Torah was far away and difficult to learn they would still be required to do so, God in his kindness has made it easier for us to succeed.

This perspective is important when we consider our personal commitment to studying the Torah.

We can always think of an excuse not to do it- the class is too far away, the time is not convenient, there is something else I had wanted to do, and so forth. If we were only expected to learn Torah if it is convenient and close at hand, this would be a reasonable approach.

But the Talmud says that even if the Torah was up in heaven or across the sea we would be required to go there in order to get it. From that perspective, how fortunate we are that we have Torah study, along with the other necessities for the Jewish community, here in Omaha.

As we begin the new year let us consider how to take advantage of what we have, with trust in the Moshe's promise that "(The Torah) is very close to you- it is in your mouth and in your heart, so that you can keep it."

Deaths LENORE CAPLAN Lenore Caplan died Sept. 14 in Boca Raton, FL. Services were held in Pittsburgh, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard.

Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Charles Altaian of Montclair, NJ; son and daughter-in-law, former Omahans Allan and Arlene Caplan of Raleigh, NC; grandchildren, Jonathan Ardman of Hoboken, NJ, and Maria Caplan of New York City.

Memorials to charity of choice.

NATHAN COHN Nathan Cohn, formerly of Omaha, died Sept. 17 in Los Angeles at the age of 68.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lenore.

Survivors include a son, Robert of Los Angeles; daughter, Donna Balkind of Paso Robles, CA; and two grandchildren, David and Rachel Balkind.

Memorials to Chabad of Simi Valley, 2375 Sycamore Dr., Suite #6, Simi Valley, CA 93065.

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Following morning services on Yom Kippur, Monday, Oct. 9, Temple Israel will feature a panel discussion on "The Lieberman Nomination: Impact Upon American Jews in the New Year and Beyond." David Jacobson, Managing Partner of the law firm Kutak Rock, will act as moderator.

Panelists include: Jan Schneiderman, National President of the National Council of Jewish Women; Bob Wolfson, Executive Director of the Anti-Defamation League; Harlan Noddle, Chairman of Noddle Development; and Rabbi Aryeh Azriel.

The panel will address such issues as Lieberman has taken on various issues during his political career and the references he has made to religion and God during the campaign, as well as how Jews would react if a Christian candidate were to make the same remarks. The discussion is open to the community and audience participation is encouraged. For more information, call 556-6536.

Mark Bloom, a gifted composer whose music has been described as "a fun house ride full of rhythm that entices listeners to sing, dance or just keep the beat," will present two concerts of rollicking, jazzy Jewish music for kids and adults on Sunday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. , at Beth El Synagogue.

Bloom's performances of swing, hip-hop and Funky Punky Holiday Tunes are part of Beth El's "Fabulous Four for the New Year" program that also includes lunch and a High Holiday Craft Fair.

Call 492-8550 for information.

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NOTICE to all users of the JCC The main driveway to the Jewish Community Center parking lot will be closed for repaying until Monday, Oct. 2.

All access to the campus will be from the North Driveway only. Parking is available in front of the JCC if drivers use the 'ring road'. Just follow the North Drive all the way around the campus for parking still available in the front.

For your safety and the safety of others, only right turns will be allowed from the North Driveway Exit onto 132nd Street.

For more information, contact JCC Executive Director Jeff Aizenberg, 334-6417.

September 22, 2000

SYNAGOGUES

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CANDLELIGHTING: 7:02 p.m.

BETH EL SYNAGOGUE Member of United Synagogues Member of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations of Conservative Judaism 7023 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68132-2651 14506 California 1502 No. 52nd Street, Omaha, NE 68104-5013 , 556-6536 Omaha, NE 68154-1980 556-6288 templeisrael-ne.org 492-8550 Bethlsrael@novia.net FRIDAY: Shubbnt sen-ice. 8 p.m., Rabbi Aryeh WEB-www.bethel-omaha.org Azriel, Rabbi Debbie Stiel and Cantor Jennifer Blum Office hours: Monday through Thursday, Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.will officiate. Cantor-in-Residence Danny Maseng 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. and Cantor Blum will join together for a special Services conducted by Rabbi Howard Kutner.

Services are conducted by Rabbi Paul Drazen Shabbat musical experience. Oneg Shabbat will be FRIDAY: Evening Services, 7 p.m. The west and Cantors Emil Berkovits and G. Michael sponsored by Women of Reform Judaism. minyan will be at the home of Dani and Leon Horwitz.

SATURDAY: Bagels and Bible, 9:30-10:15 a.m.. Shrago, 805 So. 120th Street, 7:10 pan.

FRDDAY: Services, 6 p.m.

We will continue our study from the Book of Jonah; SATURDAY: Morning Services, 8:45 a.m.

SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m. Kiddush folShabbat morning service, 10:30 a.m.

"Insights into the Parsha" class with Rabbi Kutner, Slichot Service: Danny and Friends will present 6:25 p.m.; Mincha, 6:55 p.m.; Havdalah, lowing services; Sitter service, 10 a.m.; Devar his critically acclaimed new show, "Soul on Fire- 8:01 p.m.; Selichot: Social Hour with refresh- Torah by Larry Raful; K'tantan (K-3 grade), Jewish Music for the Millenium," 7:30 p.m. A ments, 10 p.m.; "The Judgement of Rosh 10:45 a.m.; Shabbat Story Time (pre-K and dessert reception and Havdalah service will follow, Hashanah" with Rabbi Kutner, 11 p.m., Selichot younger), 11 a.m.; Humash with Rashi study session, 6:40 p.m.; Minha-Ma'ariv and Havdalah serand a ceremony for preparing our sifrei Torah for service, 11:30 pan. vices, 7:10 p.m.; The Selichot program begins at the High Holy Days.

SUNDAY: Morning Service, 9 a.m.; Kever Avot 9:30 p.m. with a dialogue, "Did You Hear the One SUNDAY: Danny Maseng will meet with Services at the cemetaries: Golden Hill, 11 a.m.; About the Rabbi, the Priest and the Minister?"; Temple's Religious School students, 10 a.m.

B'nai Jacob (at Pleasant Hill), 11:30 a.m; Beth Dessert reception, 10:45 p.m.; Selichot services, SITTER SERVICE-Sitter service is available Israel/Mount Sinai, noon; BHH/Fisher Farms, at 11:45 p.m. for services each Friday evening and Saturday 1 p.m. Evening service, 7 p.m.

SUNDAY: Services, 9 a.m.; BESST program: morning, as well as Sunday mornings when there WEEKDAYS: Services, 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Family education program, beginning at 11 a.m. is Religious School. Cost is $2 per family. Please HOLIDAY MEALS with a concert, lunch and crafts fair. make a reservation. Sorry, there are no facilities Make your reservations for Holiday meals at WEEKDAYS: Services, 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. for infants.

Beth Israel. The community is invited to join in a SISTERHOOD ADULT EDUCATION Yom Kippur Break Fast Meal (for $3 per person), Sisterhood will have a "Nosh and Schmooz" Tuesday, Sept. 26: "Soul Searching Through and Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Sukkot lunches the Kabbalistic Ocean," 7-8:30 p.m. This 10-ses- for $7.50 for adults and $4.50 for children ages »4- meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m., at Beth sion course will explore the realm of Jewish 12 (children under 4 are free). Call the synagogue El. For more information, call Lynne Shkolnik, 691-9409.

Mysticism to modern times. Professor Guy office to make your reservation.

Matalon, chairman of the Philosophy and Religion Department of UNO, will facilitate.

B'NAI ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE BEYT SHALOM Wednesday, Sept. 27: Midrashah, 10-noon; 618 Mynster St., Council Bluffs, IA 51503-0766 An Affiliate of the "Myth and History in the Hebrew Bible," 7-8:30 .Jewish Reconutructionist Federation Phone: 322-4705 E-MAIL: docjeb@aol.com p.m. Dr. Rami Arav, Professor at UNO and Israeli 3012 S. 119th St, P.O. Box 241130, FRIDAY: Services, 7:30 p.m. Oneg and Kiddish archeologist, will lead this class through a look at Omaha, NE 68] 24-5130 will follow services. the Hebrew Bible from various perspectives. phone: 758-9233 http://welcome.to/beytehalom/ Thursday, Sept. 28: Adult study with the rabbis FRIDAY: Shiiblwit in th«» Homo.

CONGREGATION B'NAI JESHURAN - Rabbi Debbie Stiel will focus on the theological SUNDAY: Religious School at the JCC SOUTH STREET TEMPLE and historical perspectives of Reform Judaism, 10TUESDAY: Religious School at the JCC, 4 p.m.

JMwnbpr of the Union of Amorican Hebrew Congregations 11:30 a.m.; Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class, 7-9 p.m.

FRIDAY, Sept. 29: Erev Rosh Hashanah, 7:30 p.m.

2061 S. 20th St., Lincoln, NE 68502-2797 SATURDAY, Sept. 30: Rosh Hashanah services 435-8004 jewishnebraska.org ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME begin at 9:30 a.m.

Tashlich at 33 Indian Hills J Services officiated by Cantor Michael Weisser.

Road, Council Bluffs, at 5 p.m. Please dress approFRIDAY: Sabbath Eve service, 7:45 p.m.

SATURDAY: Services, 9 a.m. Members of the priately for the weather.

SATURDAY: Torah Study, 10 a.m.-noon; community are welcome. Services are held in the S'lichot: Dessert, 8 p.m.; Havdalah, 8:30 p.m.; Herbert Goldsten Chapel, followed by Kiddush. A Study sessions, 9 p.m.; S'lichot observance, 11 pan. memorial sorvico is held on the last Shalibii*. «f TIFERETH ISRAEL SUNDAY: Hebrew School, 9 a.m. each month, in memory of residents who h,iv<o di^ti.

Member of the United Synagogue TUESDAY: Adult Education, 7:30 p.m., of Conservative Judaism "Principles of Reform Judaism," through October.

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE 3219 Sheridan Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68502-5236 WEDNESDAY: AA Mtg. in library, 7:30 p.m.

25th and Capehart, Omaha, NE 68113-5000 423-8569 THURSDAY: Choir rehearsals 294-6051 FRIDAY, Sept. 29: Rosh Hashanah-services, Services conducted by Kabbi Stanley M. FRIDAY: Services every Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Rosenbaum. Minyan on Monday & Thursday, 8 p.m.

7:15 a.m.

FRIDAY: Services, 8 p.m.

CHABAD HOUSE SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m.; Selichot: Coffee An Affiliate of the Worldwide Chabad-Lubavitch Movement MEMORIAL SERVICE and light refreshments, program, services, 9:15 p.m.

1866 So. 120th St., Omaha, NE 68144-1646 Sunday, Sept. 24, noon: a memorial service will be SUNDAY: Preschool Sunday School for ages 3Phone: 330-1800 E-MAIL-chabad@aol.com held at Mount Sinai Cemetery, 78th & Crown Point 5, 10:15-11:45 a.m.

For information, call Alyza WEBSITE: www.chabadcenters.com/omaha Ave. Rabbi Howard Kutner will officiate.

Richmon Halev at 435-5230; Community Memorial Services conducted by Rabbi Mendel Katzman. service, at 1 p.m., at Mount Carmel Cemetery; SATURDAY: Services, 9:30 a.m., followed by PERSONAL Retirement dinner for Ruth Keller, 6 p.m., at Kiddush; Shabbat party for kids, women's study Beginning early in the year with birthdays and conTifereth Israel. group, 4-5:30 p.m.; Selichot Service, midnight tinuing till now with various events, dear friends FRIDAY, Sept. 29: Erev Rosh Hashanah, 8 p.m.

SUNDAY: Shacharis, 8:30 a.m.; Boy Scouts have greeted us with notes and cards and contribuSukkah Building, 2 p.m.; World's Birthday tions to good causes. Writing for Dorothy as well as Party/Barbeque, 4 p.m. myself, I offer profound gratitude.

PERSONAL WEEKDAYS, Sept. 25-28: Shacharis, 7 a.m.

Myer Kripke We wish to thank everyone who helped make our MONDAY: Hebrew reading, 9:30-11 aan., Women 60th anniversary and Irv's 80th birthday an enjoyof Worth (W.O.W.) Genesis lunch series, 11:45 a.m.able event. Thanks for all the cards, donations and 1 pan.; Advanced Talmud Study, 6-7 p.m. gifts. A "Happy New Year" to all.

TUESDAY: Mitzvahs, 8-8:45 a.m.; W.O.W., PERSONAL Ida and Irving Forbes 11:45 a.m.; The Joys of Yiddish, 7 p.m.

Following Dorothy's death, my children, Saul, WEDNESDAY: Torah Tots, 9:30-11 a.m.; The Madeline and Netta, and I received such warm and Laws of Business and Politics, 11:45 a.m.-lp.m. compassionate assistance that it made a real difCemetary Memorial Service and THURSDAY: Laws of Business and Politics, ference. Especially I note the extraordinary and 11:45 a.m.-lp.m. continuous helpfulness of Rabbi Drazen and Dedication of the TEMPLE ISRAEL

BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE

Member of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America

Cantor Berkovits, followed closely by Hazzan Horwitz. Scores upon scores of cards and notes from many friends have proved the truth of a burden lightened by a burden shared. My thanks rises from deep within and they are very real.

Myer Kripke

New Cemetery Entrance Sunday, October 1,1 p.m.

Temple Israel Cemetery 6412 North 42nd Street

PERSONAL On behalf of the Joseph family, we would like to thank all the "bakers" for sharing their sweets for Nathaniel's Bar Mitzvah.

Shalom

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Editorial

September 22, 2000

When dreams come true

For Lenny Krayzelburg, the Olympic father, now a cook at a hospital in Los swimmer who medaled this week at the Angeles, understood that not only were his Sydney 2000 Olympics, victory was very son's chances for winning gold better in the sweet. Not only did he win gold, he set a West, the family's chances at living a nornew Olympic record in the 100-meter back- mal life as Jews would also be ensured.

It almost seems commonplace now—the stroke of 53.72 seconds in Monday's race.

But there's more to this story-- number of Jews from the former Soviet Krayzelburg was among the one million Union who have achieved their dreams-in Jews who have left the former Soviet Union sports, the arts, business, science, medicine, since 1978. While the majority settled in and other fields--by resettling in America or Israel (and many former PSU athletes are Israel.

What do the current leaders of Russia, part of the Israeli contingent to the Olympic Games this year), the Krayzelburg the Ukraine and other former Soviet states think when they see the flashing smile of a family settled in West Hollywood, CA. Their lives in the former Communist tall, handsome, Jewish, gold medalist? Do state were not as bad as those of other they kick themselves for letting the thouJews. Because of Krayzelburg's status as a sands of potential Nobel prize and Olympic swimmer, the family had access to more medal winners go? Do they grit their teeth goods and services, a larger apartment, and when they hear of a new internet start-up staffed by hundreds of Jews with names better schools.

So what made them come to the United like Igor and Galina? Or do they just sigh?

The lesson is clear; dreams can come true, States? „ In short, even though his coaches knew especially when they're planted in soil that that the young Lenny, would some day be a encourages growth. To Lenny Krayzelburg medal contender, the Krayzelburg family and all the other athletes of the 2000 was subject to anti-Semitism. Lenny's Games, we wish you a hearty Mazal Tovl

Letters to the Editor To the Editor: I applaud the courageous position taken by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). The ADL is correct to insist that the First Amendment separation between church and state be preserved.

Steve Riekes stated in the Sept. 15 issue of the Jewish Press that "the degree to which any candidate for political office discusses his religious values is that candidate's personal right." Few would argue that point. It is, of course, the right of all Americans to believe in and practice any religion they choose. And those beliefs and practices can certainly be an important agent in the socialization of the individual.

But discussing one's religious preferences while running for elective office clearly crosses the line because it implies the principles and teachings of organized religion may be used to form public policy.

The practice of religion must always remain a private matter that does not belong in the public square.

Allowing organized religion to become part of the political and public policy process is a dangerous concept that has been tried many times. For the last 20 years, the reverends Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson, among others, have made careers of inserting their religious beliefs in politics and government. They argue that religion has a proper place in public systems, from school rooms to the courthouse lawn. And they believe that injecting religious teachings into the public's business will lead to more ethical and moral government.

In fact, allowing specific religious teachings to affect the management of public systems will result in organizations controlled by the views and values of narrow and exclusive interests. The potential would then exist for politicians and public administrators to base decisions on particular religious teachings rather than the broad-based will of the citizens and their elected representatives.

Good government does not demand that politicians and bureaucrats introduce and apply their individual religious teachings to public organizations. It does not require them to be members of one religious denomination over another.

To be effective public employees must be polite, efficient, well-trained, professional and accountable. For the sake of our diverse and democratic society, they must not be encouraged or allowed to practice their religious beliefs in the public sector workplace. To do so otherwise would be detrimental

to American democracy, professional public administrators and the citizens they serve. Which is exactly why the ADL criticized Sen. Lieberman in the first place.

Paul Landow

dren must attend school where, by definition, they get an education. And once there, they receive the second benefit-a lunch which is, for many of them, their only nutritious meal of the day. Why should this program be pursued? The President offered two reasons.

First, the United States has benefited greatly To the Editor: from the global economy and electronic revolution.

(This article was written while flying back from We have an obligation, therefore, to return what we Washington, DC, last week.) can to those countries who buy from us. By forgivIt was rather a distance to travel for breakfast, ing debt, we give them new strength. We've made but well worth it for the company. an important statement of support, even though we On Sept. 14, I was among the 130 religious lead- derive benefit from what we've done. ers from across both the country and the religious Many of the Congressional supporters of the prospectrum who joined with President Clinton for his gram have constituents with relatives and family eighth, and last, Presidential Prayer Breakfast at still living in many of those impoverished places. the White House.

Other lawmakers have joined because they believe The group represented all varieties of religious it is a religious imperative, based on the Bible, to beliefs: Native American, Hindus, Muslims, forgive debt which allows for "freedom to be proChristians of many denominations plus Orthodox, claimed throughout the land."

Reform, Reconstructionist and Conservative Jews.

On a more personal note, thanks to all of you for What brought us together was not political support of the breakfast—a concrete example of our tax dollars the President (though one Republican attendee did at work! My kosher meal was very nice-although comment on the Gore-Lieberman kippah I was wear- not as elegantly presented as the regular breakfast ing) but an opportunity to listen and discuss issues of —and my struggle with the plastic wrap provided politics and policy from a faith point of view. entertainment to those seated next to me.

Most significantly, the major issue President During breakfast we shared stories. My tableClinton discussed has a firm foundation in the mates were particularly interested in Girls and Torah—the concept of the Jubilee. The program—a Boys Town-what they do, the recent name change debt forgiveness initiative dubbed Jubilee 2000 by and their commitment to every child's religious its supporters-is designed to help rejuvenate coun- education while on campus. tries with faltering economies by forgiving some of Policy issues aside, it was rather remarkable to their long term debt. But the program is not simply see such a diverse group of religions represented at for debt reduction. It has a higher purpose. Jubilee one function. Clearly, we all understood that at the 2000 would allow countries with the interest and core of every religion, there are fundamental issues the ability, to divert dollars—which would ordinari- which can never be conquered and on which we can ly be spent paying off debt—and, instead, fund pro- not agree. For many, it is a belief that their path to grams for public health, education or infrastructure God is the only, or preferred, one. renewal.

Still, we all did agree that what formed a common The reasoning is quite simple. Poor, struggling bond among us was the understanding that the call nations should be allowed to use the funds to help to serve a higher power is an important one. By those most in need. In nations where education of accepting that idea and recognizing that all of us children is limited, Jubilee 2000 would allow for had chosen a spiritual path through life, we truly more learning to take place and, thereby, give these did share. children a better chance. In nations where malaria As the President spoke, both in his formal cuts down countless numbers and where medical remarks and in the informal ones which followed, it care and sanitation is primitive, the program would was clear that he is a man who aspires to the spirifund improved conditions and, as a consequence, tual and knows well that falling short is, also part lead to healthier, longer and more productive lives. of the human condition. . .something we would all In one initiative where school lunches are being do well to remember at this New Year season. provided, the benefit is a double one. First, the chilRabbi Paul Drazen

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5760 — A Year of Promise and Peril: Launching new initiatives to strengthen Jewish identity

by Barbara Trainin Blank

HARRISBURG, PA (JTA)-As a new century dawned, American Jewry continued to look inward toward programs and initiatives t h a t would strengthen Jewish identity.

The efforts to bolster identity come at a time when Jews feel relatively secure in the United States, despite high rates of assimilation and intermarriage and high-profile acts of violence against Jews this year and last.

In fact, some would say that security reached new heights when Democratic presidential nominee Al Gore tapped Sen. Joseph Lieberman as his running mate in August, making him the first Jew on a major party ticket.

A series of new initiatives aimed at building Jewish identity got off the ground in 5760.

Initial skepticism about t h e Birthright Program gave way to cautious optimism as 6,000 first-time visitors to Israel, the majority college students from North America, arrived in the Jewish state for 10-day free trips in December and January. An additional 1,500 individuals visited in the spring and summer.

Although the long-term impact has yet to be seen, most of the participants were highly enthusiastic about their experiences.

In J u n e , t h e United Jewish Communities, the umbrella of the federation system, voted to become a full partner in Birthright, which is funded by co-founders Charles Bronfman and Michael Steinhardt and an additional 12 philanthropists.

A majority of t h e 189 federations belonging to t h e recently formed umbrella organization have agreed to support the international program financially, and the Israeli government pledged $70 million in April.

As the effectiveness of phase one of Birthright is evaluated by researchers a t Brandeis University, and another group of young people prepares to leave for Israel in the fall, Steinhardt declares the program "extraordinarily fulfilling" but in need of widespread community support.

"It's important to take this phenomenal start and realize the full potential that exists to include all young Jews who have not yet been to Israel-a number estimated at 300,000—as well as to marshal its resources to follow up the program so that a true Jewish renaissance occurs," he said.

"The ball is now in the hands of the community."

Strengthening the Jewish family through Jewish education programs and synagogues was a renewed thrust of family and children's agencies around the country.

These programs help people "who grapple with normative life cycle issues and transitions—such as parenting, divorce, aging—by providing valuable information that combines mental health and Jewish perspectives," and an opportunity to connect with others in the community, according to Vicki Rosenstreich, director of Jewish Family Life Education for New York's Jewish Board of Family & Children's Services.

Such programs are often co-sponsored with Jewish community centers, which in general are looking for avenues to put the y back in their name through enhanced Jewish content.

The Jewish Communities Centers Association went a step further this year, emphasizing at a conference in

May the need to create "Meaningful Jewish Community."

New ways of creating Jewish identity and community are also being tried out in many congregations around the country, in a movement loosely called "synagogue transformation."

Synagogue change was spearheaded primarily by the Reform movement, which in 1992 created the first systematic program in this direction, the Experiment in Congregational Education. Now, growing numbers of synagogues are participating in Synagogue 2000, a program that focuses on making synagogues welcoming and prayer services more meaningful.

In addition, philanthropists Edgar Bronfman, Charles Schusterman and Steinhardt announced a new initiative this year named STAR— Synagogue Transformation and Renewal. An organization that is nondenominational and independent of the federations offers the best hope for"systematic change" in the way synagogues work, STAR president Schusterman told JTA. He also cited the linkage of congregational schools to synagogue transformation efforts and new curriculum initiatives to enliven part-time Jewish education.

Formal Jewish education—especially full time—has become a central component of identity for a growing number of families. According to a census conducted this year by the New York-based Avi Chai Foundation, approximately 185,000 students attend Jewish day schools—25,000 more than a decade ago.

Optimism about the state of Jewish education was expressed by Jonathan Woocher, director of the Jewish Education Service of North America and newly appointed chair of the Renaissance and Renewal Pillar Committee of UJC. He calls the effort "catalytic and supportive" rather than programmatic.

The "incredible number of positive developments over t h e past few years," he said, include the emergence of t h e P a r t n e r s h i p for Excellence in Jewish Education; the involvement of major foundations and the Jewish Funders Network in supporting Jewish education; the growth of new Jewish high schools; and the creation of programs at Yeshiva University and the Jewish Theological Seminary to address the shortage of principals and teachers.

As always, Jewish involvement this year translated into political involvement. And the big story of the year was arguably the selection of Lieberman as the Democratic vice presidential candidate.

American Jews were inundated with weeks of banner headlines about Lieberman—"the first Jew." Jews for the most part reacted with tremendous enthusiasm, though some expressed concern about potential anti-Semitic backlashes. Indeed, Internet chat rooms were filled with language of hate, and one caller to the Howard Stern radio show was arrested after he threatened the senator's life.

Lieberman was the buzz among Jewish delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles in August. And some Jewish Republicans began to rethink their votes, though most likely will stick to their political guns come election day in November.

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After the solemnity of Yom kugel warms the sou! i

by Linda Morel NEW YORK (JTA)--It happens every year. Yom Kippur services conclude, and 15 minutes later, you're dashing in the door only seconds ahead of a hungry crowd.

"Can I help you?" someone asks, as your house fills with family and friends. People are polite, but ready to pounce. Like magic, they expect you to feed them—immediately.

With no time to whip up an elaborate spread for a beleaguered lot, many hosts fall back on Jewish fast food: bagels and lox, herring and sour cream, sliced tomatoes and onions— and a chilled cucumber salad.

There are reasons why this menu makes sense after fasting. Fish and vegetables are lighter on the stomach than meat. Smoked fish allows the body to replenish lost salt.

But after forgoing food for 24 hours, people need something to warm their souls and stomachs as well. With Yom Kippur falling deeper into autumn this year—it begins on the evening of Sunday, Oct. 8—an assortment of piping hot kugels would particularly hit the spot.

Besides their perennial popularity, kugels are not only a perfect accompaniment to smoked fish and salads, they offer distinct advantages for break-thefasts. They are easily prepared, can be made in advance and are almost foolproof. Their biggest selling point is that hosts can reheat them while assembling the rest of the meal.

Adored by Ashkenazim, kugels are a bright spot in Jewish culinary history.

A type of pudding, sometimes baked for hours, kugels may date back to the beginning of the last millennium.

Made from bread and flour, the first kugels were plain, salty rather than sweet. About 800 years ago, their fla-

vor and popularity Improved when cooks in Germany replaced bread mixtures with noodles or farfel.

Eventually housewives incorporated eggs. The addition of cottage cheese and milk created a custard-like consistency, similar to what we're accustomed to today.

In the 17th century, sugar was introduced to kugel, giving home cooks the option of serving it as a side dish or dessert. In Poland, Jewish women sweetened the deal by sprinkling raisins and cinnamon into recipes. Pastry-loving Hungarians took the dessert concept further with a hefty helping of sugar and a dollop of sour cream.

While less renowned than their sweeter cousins, savory kugels always existed. Early noodle recipes called for onions and salt. Tasty at room temperature, housewives served them for lunch on Shabbat. Over the centuries, inspired cooks have skipped the noodles, substituting potatoes, matzah, carrots, spinach or cheese. In Texas, chefs are using coriander and corn.

But in America, noodle pudding has always reigned supreme, rising to heights that our European ancestors never dreamed. Today many people crown casseroles with corn flakes, graham cracker crumbs, ground gingersnaps or caramelized sugar. Inspired cooks are known to layer the dish with sliced pineapples or apricot jam.

Yet everything that's old is new again. With bread pudding recipes so trendy in gourmet magazines today, many Jewish women are serving them, inadvertently bringing kugel back to bread, its roots. Of course those in the know realize that, like French toast, the best bread puddings

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Playing counterpoint to its sugary competition, the mixed vegetable kugel is made from spinach, potato, carrots, mushrooms and onions. A hearty, nourishing dish after a fast, it calls for matzah meal too, so save the recipe for Passover.

Inspired by the Eastern European craving for white cheese kissed with sugar, this sweet cheese noodle pudding is a quintessentially classic kugel.

"Actually it is the king of kugels," says an independent filmmaker from New Jersey who provided her family recipe, which she. serves every year to break the fast. With thousands of variations on the noodle pudding theme in circulation, kugel makers are often competitive and fiercely loyal.

There is a reason why these old-fashioned puddings remain a staple at synagogue suppers, Haddassah meetings, brunches and holiday gatherings.

"Kugels are the ultimate Jewish comfort food, says a writing teacher from Manhattan, who would never break the Yom Kippur fast without one. Tired and hungry, her family appreciates a warm casserole on the table.

"After such a solemn day, they deserve a dish that's creamy, luscious and good."

CHALLAH CUSTARD KUGEL I ib. efeallah, brokers, into bite-size pieces Sweet butter for greasing pan, plus 4 Tbsp. at room temperature 8 oz. brick of reduced fat cream cheese, at room temperature 3/4 cup maple syrup 12 eggs 3 cups of 2% milk 2i/2 tsp. vanilla 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon Preheat oven to 350°. Butter a lOx 15-inch oven-proof casserole and spread chailah pieces evenly throughout.

Place 4 Tbsp. butter, cream cheese and maple syrup in a microwave-safe container. Cover and microwave for one minute on high power. Mix well with a fork and pour evenly over chailah.

In a large bowl, mix remaining ingredients until blended. Pour evenly over challah-cream cheese mixture.

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SWEET CHEESE NOODLE PUDDING 1 lb. broad noodles 2/3 cup sugar 24 oz. large curd cottage cheese 1 pint sour cream 4 eggs, beaten VEGETABLE KUGEL 2l/4 tsp. cinnamon 1 bunch (6-8) carrots 1/2 tsp. vanilla 14 white mushrooms 2/3 cup golden raisins 1 potato, peeled 4 oz. cream cheese (not whipped) 1 medium onion No-stick spray for greasing pan 2 cloves garlic Preheat oven to 350°. In a large pot, 10 ounce pkg. frozen spinach, prepare noodles according to package defrosted instructions. Drain water from noo2 eggs dles. Reserve.

11/2 cups matzah meal (or flour) In a large bowl, add remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese ingredients-except 1/4 tsp. of the cinPreheat oven to 350°. namon. Blend well with a spoon. Add Using a food processor, grate the noodles, stirring well. carrots, mushrooms, potato, onion Grease a 9xl3-inch oven-proof casseand garlic. Place in a large bowl. Add role with no-stick spray. Fold contents remaining ingredients and mix well. of bowl into casserole.

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Kushner is receiving her award for her work in the professions. As a professional Audiologist. for the Lincoln public schools, she was the only one on staff for many years. She mentored many women, including teachers and female graduate students, during her tenure there.

In that position, she was determined that all children who needed help would receive it regardless of income; she was often the primary advocate for lower-income mothers and families.

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Commission for six years and was elected chairwoman; led the effort to include low-income minority girls in the 'Take Our Daughters to Work Day;' and annually organizes the statewide Holocaust Remembrance Day. In addition, Kushner has served as a board member for Planned Parenthood of Lincoln and has been a staunch advocate for women's health care and reproductive freedom. She has also been a member of the Lincoln Jewish Federation and, for many years, has volunteered on the committee which reviews requests for emergency assistance.

For information about the event, call the YWCA, 1-402-434-3494.

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The Friedel Notebook

September 22, 2000

Love of learning embraces library

by Diane Axler Baum

A love of learning permeates the Train" transported to the west some atmosphere at Friedel Jewish 200,000 destitute, orphaned children Academy, creating an attitude that from Boston, New York and other affects students as young as kinder- East Coast cities. Some of these chilgartners. Often these deep feelings dren were dropped off at an orphanfind expression through gifts to the age in Council Bluffs, where they Academy I remained library. until adultSometimes hood. students The interdonate books generational to the library program is as a way of made possicommemoble by fundrating mileing from the stones in Nebraska their lives.

Humanities Anna and Council and Sam Kohll, by a Shrager for example, Foundation recently grant. made a gift Starting in in honor of January, the birth of plans call for their new a continuabrother, Max. tion at the Arielle Le'J" of enrichvine presentment proLori Viken, Administrative Assistant ed a book to grams to celebrate the coming Jewish New Year benefit seniors and Friedel students and pay tribute to the birth of teacher alike.

Barbara Sather's first grandchild.

Future presentations are expected Elina Yurikov's recent gift of books to explore such fascinating subjects did not mark a particular occasion; as schoolhouses of the 1800s, local rather, her gesture emerged solely folklore, and Nebraska's own artists from a wish to share favorite stories and writers. with Friedel's younger students.

New Face at FJA The Academy, grateful for these The new friendly face at Friedel's books, also thanks the community for front desk belongs to Lori Viken, who numerous donations in memory of accepted the position of AdministraDorothy Kripke and for gifts that cel- tive Assistant a few weeks prior to ebrate the wedding anniversary of the opening of school.

Margo and Steve Riekes and Steve's Viken, a native of rural Barneston, 60th birthday.

NE, holds a bachelor's degree in Unique train to arrive Consumer Sciences from the At the first Artspan Program of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. new school year, Friedel students and "I come from a large family in a members of the Young Energetic very small town," she said, pointing Seniors will watch and hear "The out that her parents raised two Orphan Train," a delightful, informa- daughters and seven sons-a family of tive Living History Presentation. nine children—while her entire highThe program, set for Oct. 23, school graduating class consisted of 12:45 p.m., at the JCC, will spotlight only 11 students. talented actress and storyteller Pippa Viken said she applied for the posiWhite, of One's Company in Lincoln. tion at the Academy because she She will use costume, motion, narra- "loves children more than anything tive and electronics to recreate an all else. Being part of this extraordinary but forgotten piece of history. school, and working with such terrific White will focus on the period from kids," she added, "is turning out to be 1854 to 1930, when the "Orphan everything I'd hoped it would be."

Grandparents Daybrings young and old together

by Joanie The third annual "To Bubbe and Zayde with Love" celebration was held on Grandparents Day at the JCC and drew from all segments of thecommunity.

Girls from Ediar BBG #710, boys from Cub Scout Pack #218, and many other volunteers helped escort residents from the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home to the afternoon festivities.

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Chavie Heifetz, who lives in Israel, wrote about five grandparents-two in Israel and three here: Fannie Chunovic, who lives in the Blumkin Home, and Cantor Leo and Annette Fettman. Chavie and her sister were in Omaha last month to cellebrate Bubbe Chunovic's birthday.

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Y.E.S. Members will meet Monday, Sept. 25, and Monday, Oct. 2, at the JCC. Exercise starts at 10:15 a.m.; or try your luck at bingo with Eileen Reiner at 10:15 a.m. Bring articles to share for "Yes Talk" at 11 a.m. Following lunch at noon, join us for the Jewish New Year's Party on Sept. 25, with Tuffy Epstein's Duo. For transportation, call 330-4272.

OMAHA CENTER FOR TORAH LEARNING SATURDAY, SEPT 23, 5:30 p.m., a class on the weekly Torah portion, hosted by Rabbi Levin Shlomo at his home, 2001 N. 56th.

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Sherman Brodkey announced the opening of a new 1500-square-foot Brodkey's Fine Jewelry store in the Valley West Mall in Des Moines, IA. In addition, the Norfolk, NE, store has been remodeled and re-opened earlier this month. The business is Nebraska's oldest jewelry business, founded in 1880. The company has 10 stores.

A n n a Cotton, a sophomore at Creighton University, will be the featured guest on the KIOS 91.5 FM radio program, "Storytelling Tapestry," Sunday morning, Sept. 24,11 a.m.

Anna has performed her art of storytelling at the Nebraska Storytelling Festival for the past several years, a local festival called "Tellabration" and at Beth El Synagogue for "Watch Out for Shabbat."

Last month, Anna shared Native American folklore with Papillion sixth graders as part of their Outdoor Education experience.

"Stories are in my blood. I grew up hearing a lot of Jewish folktales from my parents and grandparents. I went to school and learned stories from around the world. Just like the Nebraska saying 'All roads lead to the Huskers' so too, do all words lead to a good story!" she added.

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People of the Byte

Jews & the Olympics

by Mark Mietkiewicz

This week, the entire world is watching Sydney, Australia, as elite athletes meet to compete in the 27th Olympiad. Although Jewish athletes have shared in past Olympic glory, for Jews, the memory of the Olympics also includes racism, violence and death. Today, a look at that history courtesy the World Wide Web. One of the greatest blots on the history of the Games is the Nazi Germany's hosting of the 1936 Summer Olympics.

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum has a comprehensive site detailing the Games starting in 1931 with the International Olympic Committee's awarding of the Xlth Olympiad to Berlin: www.ushmm.org/olympics/zindex.htm.

Although Hitler was elated with the Games and Germany's athletes captured the most medals overall, the site points out that 13 Jewish athletes and 10 African-American competitors (including Jesse Owens) were medalists at the Games.

And of course, there was the tragedy of the 1972 Munich Olympics. Eleven members of the Israeli Olympic delegation were murdered by Palestinian terrorists. There are many sites that deal with the massacre. Although the official Olympic site doesn't have any articles specifically about Munich, it does maintain links to several external sites that deal with t h e killings and their aftermath: www.looksmart.com/eus579255/r?l&izrd&.

As for this year's security in Sydney, t h e Jerusalem Post reports that although no country will be allowed to provide its own armed security guards, a source suggests an unofficial agreement exempts Israel from t h e b a n . Look for: www.jpost.com/Editions/2000/07/21/News/New s.9934.html.

Despite the media frenzy that always surrounds the Olympics, it seems that not everyone has been caught up in the hype.

In his essay on "Why the Olympic Spirit Lacks a Jewish Neshama,"Calgary's Eliezer Segal: www.ucalgary.ca/~elsegaI/ShokeI/870901_Oly mpic.html, suggests that, historically, Judaism has looked upon organized athletics at worst as a vicious and cruel pastime and at best as a frivolous pursuit. One notable exception, however, was Israel's first Chief Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook who believed in t h e importance of m a i n t a i n i n g a healthy mind in a healthy body.

Maybe it's due to this religious legacy or to the

fact that Israel has always had other priorities that its athletes have only begun to bring home Olympic medals. In Barcelona in 1992, half-middleweight Yael Arad won silver and lightweight Oren Smadga won bronze for judo. And at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996, Gal Friedman won bronze in windsurfing.

For more on Israel's Olympic record, check out Ellis Shuman's excellent overview: http://israeliculture.about.com/Iibrary/weekly/aa0731-00a.htm.

As for Jewish athletes from outside Israel, no look at the Olympics would be complete without acknowledging the efforts of two of its most famous competitors. The United States' Mark Spitz: www.jewishsport.com/profiles.html, was the first athlete to win seven gold medals in a single Olympic Games.

Also profiled at the Jewishsport site is Britain's Harold Abrahams who won gold in the 100-meter final at the 1924 Paris Olympics. Abrahams' story is well-known thanks to the 1981 film Chariots of Fire. (You can listen to a rendition of Vangelis's famous theme of t h a t movie a t iMarvel: www.imarvel.com/class6.htm.

If you're not cut out to compete in the 100-meter dash or even a round of beach, volleyball, maybe there still is a sport for you. A couple of sites have United States wrestler Henry Wittenberg suggested events in which Jews could perform received the gold medal at the 1948 Olympic swifter, higher, stronger. Here are a couple from Games, the first games since World War II. Stuart Spector: www.geocities.com/Athens/ One other American J e w received a gold ~ Delphi/5655/j0298/j0217.html Frank Spellman hi weightlifting.

• Naches Shlep: Proud bubbies and zaydehs have Photo from the Encyclopedia of Jewish Sports two minutes to boast about their grandchildren.

• .Balance Beam: The accountant or bookkeeper Israel's main objective. Now thanks to superior that balances my mother's checkbook in the short- training, coaching and the expertise of immigrants from the former Soviet Union, Israel is hoping to est amount of time will be declared winner.

And some more events from Ohr Somayach: bring home its first gold medal. For more, check \vw\v.ohr.orga!5udaisiii/huinor/toplO/olyinpicsJitni out Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affair's Olympic page: www.mfa.gov.il/mfa/go.asp7MFAH0hq50.

• 18 Blessing Lip-Sprint The Olympic Committee of Israel has put togeth• Clean and Jerk Torah Lift er a superb site: http://olympic.achla.co.il/.

• Kipah Frisbee and Although there are a couple of pages in English • Underwater Shofar Blowing. which give an overview of the Committee's work, Even if you didn't decide to mortgage your home for some tickets to the Games, you can travel to the the site really excels in Hebrew. There's a summary of how Israel has fared at the Olympics over the Olympics via the Internet at a fraction of the cost.

This year's 40-strong delegation from Israel is a years, a list of every athlete who has competed, a far different from the one Israel sent when it first timetable of this year's competitions. There's even competed in Helsinki in 1952. Then, the most a page acknowledging this year's official sponsors notable achievement was by Yoav Ra'anan, who of the Israeli Olympic team including Speedo, took ninth place in springboard diving.

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Israel & the Olympics (Continued from page 12) For more about this year's athletes in English, check out Israel's Olympic Hopes: http://israeliculture.about. com/culture/israeliculture/library /weekly/aa073100a.htm and you'll find a list of Jewish competitors from the rest of the world at wwwjewishsport.com/otherathletes.html.

As for the official site for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, the information about Israel (and most other countries) is limited to excerpts from the Britannica.com website: olympics.com/eng/countries/ISR/ sport/index.html.

Aside from learning that "Israel is a land of contrasts and splendors," there is an overview of the Olympic movement in the country and a page on the geography of the country. One interesting feature of the site allows you to send e-mail to the athlete, team or even all competitors in Sydney: www.fanmail.olympic. ibm.com/compose/index.html.

For daily progress in English about Israel's Olympic team, check out the Jerusalem Post, http://jpost.com/ and the English language edition of Ha'aretz: www.haaretzdaily.com.

Sydney's Jewish community has rolled out the red carpet for spectatorsfortianate enough to make the trek to the Games: www.join.org.au/sojoc/.

Families throughout the Sydney have volunteered to open their homes to visitors who require Shabbat hospitality.

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According to the site, special events being held this month include the establishment of a Permanent Memorial to the Israeli Athletes killed at the Munich Olympics (1972), Jewish Walking Tours of Sydney and special Olympic celebrations.

You can even buy a medallion specially-minted by Sydney's Jewish community that shows a stylized menorah on one side and city's famous Opera House on the other.

In the face of this hospitality, earlier this year Australian Jewish sports officials were urged to boycott the Israeli Olympic team when it arrives in Sydney to protest the 1997 Maccabiah Games bridge collapse in Ramat Gan in which four Australians died, www.fbxsports.com/olympics/2000/stories/o0528israell.sml.

"No Australian (Jewish) official should meet the Israel Olympic team otherwise the result could be the painful specter of Jews in Australia demonstrating against the Israeli team," said Colin Rubenstein, executive director of the Australia Israel and Jewish Affairs Council.

Rubenstein's sister was one of 60 Australian Jewish athletes injured in Israel.

Mark Mietkiewicz is a Torontobased television producer who writes, lectures and teaches about the Jewish Internet.

He can be contacted at: highway@home.com.

Israelis look to immigrants to score big at the Olympics

Fish isn't just for Passover any more

by Linda Morel

NEW YORK (JTA)-"Fish at Rosh Hashanah?" asked a friend when I suggested bringing poached striped bass to her house for a New Year's celebration. "Isn't fish for Passover?"

Until marrying into a family from Trieste, Italy, I believed the same thing. But my husband soon introduced me to a lemony bass, a traditional appetizer enjoyed in Italy during both Passover and Rosh Hashanah.

While every holiday should begin with lighting candles, blessings over bread and wine and partaking in fish, says culinary ethnographer Eve Jochnowitz, today many American families skip the fish.

Perhaps it's because Lower East Side bubbes became the brunt of too many jokes for keeping live carp in bathtubs. Perhaps it's because the pale flavor of bottled gefilte fish simply can't compare to the poached patties they prepared with love. Perhaps we've simply lost the knack for tackling fresh fish.

But there are historical and religious reasons to serve fish at holidays throughout the year—especially at this Rosh Hashanah, which begins this year on Sept. 29, a Friday night.

"It would be a double mitzvah to have fish this Rosh Hashanah," says Rabbi~and chef—Gil Marks, author of The World of Jewish Entertaining

(Simon and Schuster, 1998).

(Editor's note: the cookbook is available at the Kripke Jewish Federation Library.)

Both Ashkenazi and Sephardi Jews customarily ate fish on Shabbat and other holidays because it is a good omen to fulfill the Lord's commandment to Abraham "to be fruitful and multiply" like the fish in the sea.

"In the ancient world, fish symbolized fertility, abundance, and prosperity," says Jochnowitz, who teaches a class called "Historical Approaches to Jewish Food" at the New School in Manhattan. "It was, therefore, auspicious to delight in fish during Sabbath meals."

Rosh Hashanah in particular is concerned with fertility and prosperity in the coming year, explains Marks. For this reason, fish and foods bearing seeds are excellent choices on menus.

Because it symbolizes fertility, fish reminds us of the creation of life. At the same time, it intimates the messianic age to be ushered in by the Meal of the Righteous, at which the Leviathan, a large fish, plays a prominent part. In this way, fish connects both to creation and the end of days. There is a mystical dimension to Jewish rituals, which often transcends time.

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by Avi Machlis

JERUSALEM(JTA)~Athletes from the former Soviet Union have transformed the Israeli Olympics sports scene.

About one-third of the Israeli team in the upcoming Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia—and five of the six strongest Israeli contenders—are originally from the former Soviet Union.

The team, which departed Sunday night for Sydney, includes top favorites Michael Kalganov, a kayaker who holds two gold medals in world championship competitions in 1998 and 1999, and Alex Averbach, a pole vaulter who won the bronze in the 1999 World Athletics Championships.

The Sydney Games will run through Oct. 1.

Israel has only taken three medals in previous Olympics—a silver and bronze in 1992 for judo, and a bronze in windsurfing in 1996.

The immigrants brought the training methods and dedication that they learned in the punishing climate of the Soviet sports machine.

"The Russians brought their training techniques, and a discipline and seriousness that we did not have in Israel before," said Golan Hazani, Olympic sports correspondent for

Yediot Achronot, Israel's biggest daily newspaper.

Ronen Hillel, spokesman for Israel's Olympic committee, agrees: "Immigrants have made a very important contribution in coaching and training.

They have brought high-level coaching techniques that lifted our athletes to new levels."

The Olympics will also offer a unique opportunity to accelerate Israel's acceptance of immigrants from the former Soviet Union.

Although many native Israelis harbor negative stereotypes about these immigrants, nobody doubts that when they don blue-and-white on the Olympic field or medal stand, Israelis will cheer with no qualms.

Still, immigrant athletes in Israel have found themselves under a scrutiny about their identity that veteran Israelis would not likely face.

In a news conference last week, after declaring he was shooting for the gold medal, pole-vaulter Averbach was asked whether he has learned the words to Hatikvah, Israel's national anthem.

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Fish isn't just for Passover any more (Continued from page 13) :— Marks describes the ancient custom of displaying the head of a fish on the Rosh Hashanah table. It was a sign for the coming year to be rosh, meaning head, to progress or move ahead.

"The Talmud mentions fish as a Sabbath food at all three meals," he says. It also indicates that separating the flesh offish from its bones is considered work, which explains in part the popularity of gefilte fish among Ashkenazi Jews and the array of recipes calling for chopped fish or fillets in Sephardi cuisine.

In many countries, fish is a staple item at Rosh Hashanah celebrations. Alsatian Jews dine on sweet and sour carp, German Jews savor a similar dish flavored with gingersnaps. Indian Jews flavor fish with curry or wrap fillets in lettuce leaves. Turkish and Greek Jews simmer their holiday fish in sauces made from tomatoes, greengage plums, or prunes.

"Among Egyptian Jews, bellahat," or ground fish balls with tomato and cumin, "is known as a Rosh Hashanah dish," says food writer Jayne Cohen, author of The Gefilte Variations (Simon and Schuster, 2000, also available at the Kripke Jewish Federation Library). Requiring no poaching in broth, these fish balls are so easily prepared that her 15-year-old daughter often makes them. Given the recipe by Corinne Rossabi, an excellent home cook raised in Egypt, Cohen calls it a spicy alternative to gefilte fish.

"One thing I look forward to at Rosh Hashanah is shopping for ingredients for bellahat at my local greenmarket," she says. Made with a riot of tomatoes, the dish is in sync with Rosh Hashanah's affinity for produce loaded with seeds as part of the holiday's symbolism of fertility and abundance.

For people who prefer gefilte fish but seek a trendy twist on tradition, the salmon gefilte fish recipe below is subtle and light. Marks received it from Bertha Sherman of Portland, Ore. While preparation is easier than advertised, you can cut a step by asking the market to chop the fish.

Yet if you are short on time or too squeamish to sink your hands into ground fillets, fish can still grace your Rosh Hashanah table.

"I'll tell you how to doctor store bought gefilte fish," says a travel agent from Highland Park, N.J. Her secret: Simmering the contents of a jar with fresh fillets, carrots, celery and onion. "Believe me, my gefilte fish smells and tastes like homemade."

As good as bubbe's? Well, almost.

Of course there is another alternative for people willing to pay the price of convenience, one in accordance with Rosh Hashanah's themes of fertility, prosperity and abundance.

"Although I've never seen it, caviar might be an interesting custom to start at Rosh Hashanah," says Marks, with a chuckle. "Why not?"

Sauce 2 cups canned whole tomatoes with juice, seeded and chopped 2 Tbsp. olive oil Juice of 1 large lemon Salt and pepper For garnishing: soft-leafed lettuce; chopped parsley or cilantro; and lemon quarters Cut the fish into 1-inch pieces. In food processor, puree with matzah meal, eggs, garlic, salt, cumin and cayenne until mixture is smooth. Transfer puree to a large bowl and refrigerate, covered, for 1 hour.

With moistened hands, shape the mixture into 16 slightly flattened logs, using a scant 114 cup for each.

Transfer them as they are formed to a sheet of wax paper. Heat 114 inch of oil over high heat in a large, heavy skillet until it is hot but not smoking. Add the fish balls in batches and fry, turning them once until pale golden. Transfer balls to paper towels.

Wipe out the skillet. Add tomatoes and juice, olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Cook over high heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes break up and sauce is thickened.

Add the fish balls and simmer the mixture over low heat, covered for 15 minutes, turning fish balls once or twice. Remove the skillet from the heat and allow fish to cool in sauce.

Line a platter with lettuce. Arrange fish balls on them, and spoon sauce over fish. Sprinkle with parsley or cilantro, and accompany with lemon wedges. Serve the fish chilled or at room temperature. Yield: About 8 servings.

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by Gil Marks Stock 2 quarts cold water Fish bones, heads and tails 4 stalks celery, sliced 4 medium carrots, sliced 2 medium onions, sliced 2 tsp. salt Croquettes HJ2 lbs. fresh salmon fillets

1/2 lb. fresh yellow pike fillets 1/2 lb. fresh red snapper fillets 3 medium onions, chopped 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 Tbsp. matzah meal 1 large carrot, grated 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley Ground white or black pepper to taste Put the stock ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for two hours.

In a food processor, finely grind the fish and onions. Stir in the eggs, matzah meal, carrot, parsEGYPTIAN GROUND FISH BALLS ley, salt and pepper. Place in the refrigerator until WITH TOMATO AND CUMIN stock is ready.

Adapted from The Gefilte Variations Moisten your hands with cold water, repeating often

by Jayne Cohen while shaping the fish. Using a large spoon, remove Fish Balls about 1/3 cup of the fish mixture and shape into a ll/2 lbs. skinned and filleted flounder, had- ball. Gently drop the balls, on at a time, into the stock. dock, cod, scrod, sole, hake, sea bass, snapper Return the stock to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to or grouper low, and simmer for at least 1 hour and up to 2 1/2 cup matzah meal hours. Add more water if the level threatens to fall 2 large eggs below the fish.

1 Tbsp. minced fresh garlic Remove gefilte fish and carrots and place in a 1 tsp. kosher salt glass container. For a more gelatinous fish sauce, 1/2 tsp. ground cumin boil the stock until reduced by half. Strain the stock 1/4 tsp. cayenne and pour enough over the fish to cover. Let cool, olive oil for frying then store in the refrigerator.

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September 22, 2000

The Jewish traveler in Jackson, WY '5

by Oliver B. Pollack

Jackson, on the Western edge of Wyoming, close to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park, is not a place I would expect to find an active Jewish community.

To my pleasant surprise, however, the telephone book contained several Cohens, Greenbergs and Goldsteins. In fact, Jackson has about 150 resident Jewish families, and another 100 families maintain vacation escape homes. The Jewish community has been in the process of organizing itself over the last five years.

Our hosts on this trip—Beryl Weiner and his wife, Judy Bin-Nun, periodically escape from their busy lives in Los Angeles as lawyer and psychologist. For the last five years, they have celebrated Passover Seder in Jackson.

A rabbi visits the community at least once a month. There have been B'nai Mitzvah and weddings. About 100 people showed up for a combination Havdalah-Hanukkah.

Although the main supermarket, Albertson's, does not carry a wide variety of kosher food, Jewish websites and food purveyors have been cooperative in shipping kosher food to Jackson.

Jewish community leaders maintain regular contact with Wyoming's elected officials, two senators and one congressperson. For the last three years they have met with the congressional delegation to keep them informed on issues relating to Israel.

The congregation keeps in touch through an email list, a Chaverim newsletter, and meets for Friday night services at St. John's Episcopal Church. A Torah study group meets on Saturday morning.

Aviva, Alia, Ben, Esther, Shana, Hanna and other Jewish children, kindergarten through 10 years of age, will have the opportunity this year, through the generosity of an anonymous donor, to attend a two-week Jewish day camp in Jackson.

Israeli dancing, a Shabbaton, and other Jewish camp activities will take place in a land that venerates its moose and respects its bears.

Judy Bin-Nun, founder and Director of Temple Emanuel Community Day School in Los Angeles, anticipates one of the craft activities will be the construction of "Moose-Zuzahs."

Fodor's, AAA and Baedeker's will tell you about flora, fauna, ski runs and golf; Jackson also contains a personable Jewish community.

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The Vancouver section of the NCJW waded said to be "manna from heaven that nourished ite through many cookbook titles—Oy, Is Thai Good; Israelites on their 40-year trek through the cie^ert What's Kuchen; A Yiddle Cookbook; before selecting after fleeing from Egypt. tlie title Bubke's Kitchen, "The place where all ox" The recipes are written with both imperial (teathe glorious tastes and smells of Jewish cooking spoon, tablespoon, cup, etc.) and metric (gram. began." Over two years in the making collecting liter, etc.) measurements, Farenheit and Ceiciuf new recipes and selecting the best-of recipes from temperatures and, although contributed by many, old Council cookbooks, the result is 300 recipes are written in a singular voice which follows a reflecting new favorites are really old favorites clear easy-to-use format. The ladies have produced with a new twist. The recipes are for dishes handed a delightful cookbook. From the dessert section down from generation to generation all over the here's Auntie Esther's Honey Cake. world, cherished dishes.

None of the recipes mix meat with milk or conAUNTIE ESTHER'S HONEY CAKE tain non-Kosher ingredients. The desserts are Pareve marked "dairy" or "pareve". Sidebars relate Jewish 1tsp.cocoa 5 mL food facts, anecdotes and tales. Bubbe's Tips offer 1 tsp. allspice or cinnamon 5 mL cooking suggestions and information. . .one defines 21/2 cups all-purpose flour 625 mL Bubbe: a Jewish grandmother. The loving matri- 1 cup granulated sugar 250 mL arch of the family and the source of so many delica- 2 tsps. baking powder 10 mL cies that are passed on from one generation to pinch of salt another. The 11 chapters are appetizers-dips- 1 cup buckwheat honey 250 mL spreads, soups-soup mates, entrees, side dishes, 1 cup vegetable oil 250 mL kugels-knishes-blintzes, pickles-preserves-jams, 3 eggs breads-muffins-loaves, desserts, festival fare and 3/4 tsp. baking soda 3mL Sephardic recipes.

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Temple to co-sponsor forum and Dr. Guinter Kahn to speak at Beth El offers book discussion group

by Ozzie Nogg

When Dr. Guinter : Kahn decided to explore; the role played by Ger-1 man doctors during the Holocaust, he read

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by Elyce Azriel everything he could get j his hands on, spoke to i Prior to the Fall 2000 Parent Workshop, Temple Four groups have joined together to sponsor a thousands of Germans,', forum on t h e proposed a m e n d m e n t to t h e Israel Middle/high School will sponsor a reading and accumulated as Nebraska constitution: the Defense of Marriage group for all parents. The group will read and dismuch factual informaAmendment (DOMA). cuss a selected book related to the workshop topic: Temple Israel, Beyt Shalom, t h e Anti- "Violence in America: Coping, Understanding, and tion as he could on the subject.

Defamation League-Community Relations Responsibility."

The r e s u l t s of this Committee (ADL-CRC), and the National Council The book, Lost Boys: Why Our Sons Turn Violent investigation, plus the reaction it gets when he of Jewish Women, Omaha Section, will host a and How We Can Save Them, by James Garbarino, panel discussion at Temple Israel, on Sunday, PhD, will be reviewed and discussed at the Book presents his finding at German medical facilities, will be the focus of Dr. Kahn's speech during Oct. 8,10 a.m.

Club meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 7-8:30 p.m. Shabbat morning services on Oct. 7 at Beth El. The panelists include: Rabbi Aryeh Azriel of in the Temple library. A gourmet coffee bar and To date, Dr. Kahn has addressed 14 German uniTemple Israel; Bob Wolfson, Executive Director of sweets will be served. versities on the history and implication of the the ADL-CRC; John Taylor, an Attorney in private Garbarino addresses a wide range of issues about inhumane behavior of German physicians during practice; Scott Winkler, Field Coordinator for the the temperament of children as they develop. He the Third Reich. His research shows that the per"Vote No on DOMA" Committee; and myself, a also outlines the steps that parents, teachers and centage of German doctors who joined the Nazi Professor of Communications at the Unviersity of public officials can take to keep our children safe. party was higher than that of any other profesNebraska at Omaha.

Marian Wright Edelman, founder and President sional German guild.

DOMA reads as follows: "Only marriage between And yet, Dr. Kahn says, "Out of the thousands- of of the Children's Defense Fund, said of Garbarino, a man and a woman shall be valid or recognized in Germans I have met, I can count on my fingertips "(he) sounds the alarm about the spread of youth Nebraska. The uniting of two persons of the same the few who admit to being Nazis." violence, a warning we must heed and respond to sex, in a civil union, domestic partnership, or other According to Dr. Ben Nachman, Omaha Dentist similar same-sex relationship shall not be valid or on behalf of our sons and daughters, our nephews and chronicler of the lives of Holocaust survivors and nieces, our students and neighbors." recognized in Nebraska." for the Shoah Foundation, "The young Germans Facilitators for the program will be Rabbi Debbie During the first half of the panel discussion, the studying to be doctors and the young German docsocial, political, legal and financial consequences of Stiel, Associate Rabbi of Temple Israel; Lee tors in practice today are asking about the DOMA will be explored. The audience will be able Needelman, and Sally Kaplan, L.C.S.W. Holocaust.

But the older German doctorsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;especialto hear both personal and professional perspectives To purchase the book or make a reservation for ly those who were active during the Warâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;don't on this amendment. the discussion group, contact Lori Bennet at 556want to talk about it.

When Guinter speaks, he The second half of the program will be devoted to 6536 (after hours, press extension 30). doesn't mince any words." questions from the audience and answers from the Dr. Kahn explains his dedication to educating panelists. For more information, contact t h e German physicians to the role of their profession Temple office, 556-6536. in the Holocaust by going back to his family's early years under Hitler.

"In 1934, my mother was pregnant when the Nazis surrounded our house and took my father to prison. We survived the experience and came to Omaha in 1939," he said.

While growing up, Dr. Kahn said his thoughts about German doctors and the Holocaust persisted to the point where he no longer could let the subject go unnoticed. The years he spent in Germany after h i s internship and his ability to speak Enter The 15th Annual Edward Zorinsky B'nai B'rith German led to what has been described as a 'oneman crusade.'

"I will persist as long as my health permits."

Dr. Kahn graduated with honors from the University of Nebraska and its medical school in Q. Who is eligible?

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He trained in dermatology at the University A. Jewish Omaha high school Students A. At the JCC, Wednesday, of Miami School of Medicine and later taught and in grades 9-12.

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A. All quiz questions will be based on the Book of A. Submit entry to the B'nai B'rith Because of his many contributions to the field, Leviticus, Chapters 11, 19, 23 and 25; the Book office at the JCC by November the dermatology department at the Rambam of Numbers, Chapters 11-25, 27, 32, 35 and 36; 6, 2000.

Medical School in Haifa, Israel, was renamed for and the Book of Esther.

Dr. Kahn in 1993. Known world-wide for his disQ. Can you practice before the covery of Rogaine, he continues in private practice Q. Who Wins? quiz? while currently serving as Director of A. The four contestants scoring the most points.

A. Practice sessions will be Dermatological Medical Residency Training at scheduled and sample questions Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach.

Q. What are the prizes? will be given.

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Oct. 2: "The U.S. Elections of 1800 to 1824," with an interview with Paul Finkelman, plus an op-ed on President Harry S. Truman by Alonzo Hamby.

Oct.16: "Franklin Delano Roosevelt," an interview with William Leuchtenburg, plus an op-ed by Bruce Schulman.

September 22, 2000

JFS site for National Depression Screening Day including: • Change in weight or appetite • Change in sleeping patterns • Change in energy level • Inability to concentrate • Feelings of irritability, moodiness, worthlessness and/or anger • Thoughts of death and/or suicide • Suicide attempts It is common for people to ignore signs of depression and forego seeking professional help. Some fear that there is a stigma attached to using mental health services. They allow their symptoms to persist, affecting their quality of life and those around them. When someone lives with depression, it interferes with daily functioning, activities and relationships.

Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States, affecting approximately one in 10 Americans. It is also one of the most treatable illnesses and 80% of those who undergo treatment successfully recover.

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by Tanya Seina, M.S.W., P.LM.H.P.

Jewish Family Service will be participating in National Depression Screening Day 2000 during Mental Illness Awareness Week, Oct. 1-7.

Free and confidential depression screenings will be provided on Thursday, Oct. 5, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Anyone who is interested in a screening or literature about depression is invited to stop by the J F S offices.

There is a private entrance located just east of the Rose Blumkin Home where the Child Development Center was formerly located. No appointment is necessary for the screening.

The purpose of National Depression Screening Day is to inform people about the prevalence of depression, its symptoms and available treatments. The goal is to adjoin individuals needing t r e a t m e n t with t h e appropriate resources.

During the screening, individuals will fill out a questionnaire, discuss the results with a clinician and watch an informational video about depression. Clinicians will not be diagnosing depression, rather they will point out whether or not depression symptoms exist and provide referrals for further evaluation.

There are many symptoms that signify one is affected by depression,

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During the "Operation Moses" rescue project in 1986, Boys Town absorbed, educated and trained more than 150 Ethiopians who were airlifted to Israel. More recently, "Operation Exodus" brought some 200 Russian students to Boys Town. Moshe Katzav, above left, now Israel's President, then Minister of Labor and Social Welfare, met with newly-arrived Ethiopian students w h o came to Boys Town Jerusalem as part of Operation Moses.

Shirley and Leonard Goldstein Lecture at UNO Kenneth Roth, Executive Director of Human Rights Watch, will be the featured speaker for this year's Goldstein Lecture on Human Rights at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

The lecture, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m., will be held at the W.H. Thompson Alumni Center at UNOmaha. The event is open to members of the UNOmaha community and the general public.

Roth was drawn to the issue of human rights in part by his father's

experience fleeing Nazi Germany in 1938.

The Shirley and Leonard Goldstein Lecture on Human Rights was established in 1997 through a significant gift from the Goldsteins. The couple said they believe it is important to focus attention on the plight of people around the world who suffer from the abuse of human rights.

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Joe Kirshenbaum Speedy Zweiback Mike Abramson The Men's Mission to Kiev and Israel, slated for most," Kirshenbaum explained. "This is an incrediApril 22-30, 2001, is the first mission for men spon- ble and life changing experience I highly recomsored by t h e Jewish Federation in 20 years. mend to everyone." Kirshenbaum visited the forLeading the mission are Mike Abramson, Joe mer Soviet Union (FSU) two years ago on a trip sponsored by the Jewish Agency.

Kirshenbaum and Dr. Speedy Zweiback.

Zweiback also visited the FSU last winter and is An information meeting will take place Tuesday, Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m. at the home of Dr. Zweiback, looking forward to this trip with Jewish men from 8907 Farnam Court. Israeli guide Alex Fleischer, Omaha.

"I had always felt our Campaign dollars were betwho has led more than a dozen Omaha missions, will be on hand to answer questions. To reserve ter spent here in Omaha," he noted. "But after seespace at the meeting, call Lana Reichardt, 334- ing the hardships of these Jews, many of whom are my mother's age, I realized we cannot turn our 6430, by Sept. 28.

"This mission packs a tremendous amount of backs on them."

Highlights in Kiev include a tour of shtetl roots, action in a short amount of time," said Abramson.

"I'm encouraging every man in the Omaha Jewish the home of Shalom Aleichem, visits to Jewish Agency (JAFI) and American Joint Distribution community to consider this great opportunity!"

The group will spend two nights in Kiev and five Committee (JDC) humanitarian projects, and a nights in Israel. Cost for the mission is $975 for special visit to the memorial at Baba Yar, where men ages 45 and under, with a minimum gift of thousands of Jews were slaughtered.

In Israel, the group will take a critical look at the $1000 to the 2002 Annual Campaign.

For men ages 46 and older, the cost is $1950 with political situation and attend exclusive meetings a gift of $2500 to the 2002 Campaign. The price of with key people in the Israeli government. They the mission includes round-trip airfare from will also tour Jerusalem and see many facets of the Omaha, five-star hotels, most meals, ground trans- political and emotional issues t h a t surround portation, all entrance and program fees and more. Jerusalem's place in the peace process.

The mission will accommodate those who are "By seeing both Kiev and Israel, mission particimaking their first trip to Israel, as well as those pants will see first hand the impact our Campaign dollars have on the people who need our help the who have been there before.

Women's Mission (Continued from page 1) great synagogues built between 1500 and 1600, including the oldest synagogue in all of Europe, dating back to around the year 1200. These are some of t h e only synagogues in Europe not destroyed during World War II." Other highlights in Prague include a visit to the Holocaust Memorial at Terezin concentration camp and a walking tour of some of the places that mark the life of writer Franz Kafka.

The mission arrives in Israel on May 2, when participants will visit Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, the Western Galilee and t h e shores of t h e Mediterranean. While in Israel, the group will meet with Israelis and gain insight into the fragile peace process.

"We will meet women who have helped to shape the modern State of Israel," Kirshenbaum shared.

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"We'll also attend a wonderful cultural event in Tel Aviv, tour Jerusalem's Old City, and relax on the shores on the beautiful Mediterranean!"

Cost of the Women's Mission is $2800 and includes round-trip airfare from Chicago, most meals, five-star hotels, all entrance fees, taxes, tips, ground transportation and cultural events. An extension to Jordan is also available at an additional charge. A minimum gift of $1000 to both the 2002 and 2003 Annual Campaigns is required.

"The Women's Mission to Prague and Israel is a rare chance for women to travel together and bond emotionally and spiritually," Denenberg said, "and to have fun!"

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Page 20 Jewish Press, Omaha, NE

September 22, 2000

Israel will have most of world's Jews —

Campaign kippah Connecticut woman designs Gore-Lieberman yarmuike

(Continued from page 1) "The future demographic, development of North American Jewry will depend on the present generation's ability to transmit a Jewish identity to the next," concluded the demographers in the study.

"This will depend on ongoing patterns of marriage and child-rearing."

Results of the population study imply a major alteration in the relationship between Israel and the Diaspora is under way, the report said.

As the number of Israeli Jews grow, the country will have to provide for its own economic well-being with less help from the Diaspora.

Israel will also take the lead in fostering Jewish educational and cultural continuity worldwide, as Diaspora Jews p u t their increasingly limited finances toward caring for their local communities.

Among the study's other projections: • Jewish population worldwide is expected to grow from 13.1 million in 2000 to 15 million in 2080; • Israel's Jewish population is expected to double over the next 80 years, increasing to more than 10 million; • Diaspora Jewry will drop from 8.3 million in 2000 to 5.3 million in 2080; • In the United States, the Jewish population will fall from 5.7 million in 2000 to 3.8 million in 2080; and • The percentage of children under 15 is expected to range between 21 and 26 percent of the Jewish population in Israel—and between I I and 16 percent of all Diaspora communities—by 202C. The elderly population aged 65 and over will range between 14 and 16 percent in Israel anci between 24 and 27 percent in the Diaspora.

• In the former Soviet Union, assuming current fertility and emigration rates continue, the Jewish population will continue to plummet to between 2,000 and 3,000 in 2050, and virtually none by 2080.

by Sherry Shameer, Connecticut Jewish Ledger

STAMFORD, CT.-The does it when she h a s red and white lettering time, usually while she that reads GOREwatches television. She LIEBERMAN 2000 is says a kippah is the only already on signs, thing she knows how to bumper stickers and butcrochet. tons. But t h a n k s to The kippah design she Marsha Greenberg of made for the race for the Stamford, Vice-presidenWhite House has been gettial candidate Joseph ting a lot of attention. The Lieberman h a s it Associated Press circulatstitched on his kippah. ed the story of the kippah Greenberg crocheted '"^,. and The New Republic the blue campaign kip<#i'|f wrote about it. She has pah for Lieberman when Marsha Greenberg and her sons Eli and Yoni. appeared on Channel 12 the news broke that Vice with her design.

-president Al Gore asked Lieberman to be his run- "Five thousand years of Jewish history and never ning mate. has one yarmuike caused so much commotion!"said Greenberg got the kippah to Lieberman through Greenberg. This one, in particular, is in great her friend, Harold (Tzvi) Bernstein, who is a cousin demand. People are offering upward of $75 for it. of Lieberman. Bernstein gave it to one of "Had we not moved to Stamford, this wouldn't Lieberman's aides when the candidates were in have happened," Greenberg noted. A Philadelphia Stamford recently. native, she and her family came to Stamford when It was an instant hit with both Lieberman and her husband, Matt, became Executive Director of Gore, but Gore immediately claimed it for himself. Jewish Family Services.

So Greenberg, who has crocheted kippot since she Greenberg, a musician by profession, heads the was a high school student, made another one for Kol Ehad Orchestra, which has performed at wedLieberman. dings and bar and bat mitzvahs from Pennsylvania The Vice-presidential candidate isn't the first to Massachusetts for nearly 20 years. (Hint: high profile politician to wear one of her creations. Marsha and her orchestra are ready to play the latThe late Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin est simcha music at the inauguration.) also had one.

Historical value Another prominent figure to wear the GoreWhether or not the Democratic ticket wins in Lieberman 2000 kippah is Chabad leader Rabbi November, Greenberg knows there is historical Yisrael Deren, who attended the Democratic con- value to the kippah. The National Museum of vention.

American Jewish History in Philadelphia wants Takes 12 hours to make one. She also plans to donate one to t h e Each kippah takes Greenberg about 12 hours to Smithsonian Institution for its exhibition on make because the crocheting is tight and fine. She Presidential campaign memorabilia.

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