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Noted Jewish Feminist to Speak at Women's Symposium
The Yellow Dress Finds a New Home with the Girt Scouts
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Shalvi's drive to make a differDr. Alice Shalvi, an interna- f ence did not stop there, this tionally-known feminist and mother of six children continactivist on women's issues, will ued to enrich the lives of other appear as the keynote speaker at the upcoming Women's * women. Symposium on Sunday, Nov. She became principal of the 4 at 10 a.m. Jewish Family Pelech Religious Experimental Service is spossoring the secHigh School for Girls, and ond Women's Symposium, founding Chairwoman of the which was created to continue English department at Benthe life education of Jewish Gurion University- She has women in the Omaha commu' also been published extensively nity. o n literature, education, women. feminism and Judaism. Dr. Shalvi will discuss her ' Her history of public service vast experience as a scholar and activist for women through " w o n k ^ the President's Award for outstanding contribution to the years. -Dr. Alice Shalvi t h e q u a ii f c y o f Hfe ] n Israel. "We are thrilled to have Dr. Shalvi speak to the Jewish women in our communi- Additionally, she was the first recipient of the New ty," said Ruth Erman, co-chairman for the event. Israel Fund's Women's Leadership Award, which TMs is one woman who dares to live her life to the will, henceforth, bear her name. "Dr. Sfaalvi has a fascinating background filled fullest," Born in Germany, Dr. Shalvi immigrated to with incredible accomplishments," said Steve StieL England in 1934. She earned a masters in English Executive Director of Jewish Family Service. Literature from Cambridge University and a post- "Women attending the Symposium will have a graduate degree in social work from the London once-in-a-lifetime experience listening to her." School of Economics and Political Science. The theme for this year's Symposium, held at the After immigrating to Israel in 1950, she earned a Jewish Community Center, is Transition.-;, which PhD. in English literature from the Hebrew has created the opportunity to include a variety of University. sessions with topics that will appeal to women of She served as the founding chairperson for Israel all ages. Women's Network, an advocacy group dedicated to For more information on the upcoming advancing the status of women in Israel. Dr. Symposium, call JFS at 330-2024.
Last month, Deaaa*s Fund, a aoa-profifc organization from Woburn, MA, announced the authorization of a limited production rights agreement to the Girl Scouts Great Plains Coinidi for the right to market and produce their domestic violence prevention programs in Nebraska and portions of Iowa. The Yellow Dress (high school and college versions are available* tells the story of a teenager who is killed by her boyfriend; the junior high play Remote Control is an interactive play which invites audience members to problem solve with the actor as to how to help his friends who have gotten into an unhealthy and violent relationship; and, in Doin' the Right Thing, fourth, through sisth graders watch an interactive play about bullying and how to stand up for themselves and their peers. Dr. Patricia Newman chaired the volunteer project from 1993-2001. In February of 2001, 11 productions of the programs were shown to 3200 students throughout the Omaha area. A community collaboration, led by three founding organizations: the National Council of Jewish Women. Onsaha Section, the Domestic Violence Coordinating: Council of Greater Omaha and Jewish Family Service, raised more than $15,000 to bring the productions to Omaha youth and their families and advocates.
Community Encouraged to Participate in Solidarity Rally in New York City by PAM MONSKY, Federation Communications Directorare urged to contact the Tens of thousands of Federation at 334-6431, for North American Jews and the Omaha constituency's supporters of Israel, inmeeting place and time. cluding a contingent from "As Israelis are facing Omaha, are expected to threats to their lives, their converge in New York everyday existence and City this fall at a major their statehood, we, their rally—sponsored by the brothers and sisters and Jewish Federation of supporters here in North Omaha, United Jewish America, are dedicated to Communities (UJC) and demonstrating to them and the Jewish Federations of the world our unwavering North America-rthat will and never ending support be a continental statement and alliance, said l^arvm. of solidarity with Israel A P^vately-hired security guard watches K. Lender, who UJC has and its people. carefully over the only two customers at The rally, Standing the entrance to a down-town cafe near named as chairman of the Israelis never have, Together, will take place Jaffa Road. Tourism to Israel is down by never will, stand alone. on Sunday, Sept. 23 at some 56%, but the manager of Sbarro I am privileged to chair a 1 p.mu along Second Ave., announced, "We will do everything to major event underscoring beginning at 47th Street, (ranch, the total is Photoinvestment by ISRANET. in Manhattan. National at $470,000." Stephen H. Hoffman, UJC Chief Executive leaders and Israeli officials are expected to attend. Officer, highlighted the importance of the rally as Federation President Forrest Knitter and NCJW he announced Lender's appointment. National President Jan Schneiderman have issued "Marvin Lender has been involved in historic inia personal invitation to the Omaha Jewish commutiatives in which the North American Jewish comnity to join hi this important rally. "We are facing our greatest challenge since the munity has coalesced and made a difference," Yom Kippur War in 1973. The violence has exacted Hoffman said. Today, as the people of Israel face an enormous toll on the people of Israel and Jews an immense challenge, the strength and unity of all over the world. We must stand up and send a the Jewish community and its friends will again be harnessed toward a positive end." message of unity to our homeland," said Krutter. (Continued on page 11) Omahans planning to be in the New York area, or Lender, Vice-chairman of M & M Investments, former Omahans and students living in New York
Coordinating the 2001-02 productions of The Yellow Dress are: Dr. Patricia Newman, left, program director; artistic director Pat Kiesj and Deborah Keating, Executive Director of tiie Girls Scouts Great Plains CounciL The success of these productions encouraged Dr. Newman and her volunteer committee of collaborating agencies to seek a way to have productions available year round and more affordably. The Girl Scouts lead the way in this endeavor by becoming the lead agency, and seeking funds and production rights for the programs. Deborah Keating, Executive Director of the Girl Scouts Great Plains Council; Dr. Newman, Director of Therapy Services for Catholic Charities; and Pat Kies, a professional actress and artistic consultant from Omaha, were trained in Boston by Deana's Fund ha June. The Livingston Foundation provided the seed money for this required training and the pursuit of this Iicensure. (Continued on page 12}
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by RABBI MYER S. KRIPKE — — i . Parashat Ki Tetze The readings in Deuteronomy delight the reader, because the text touches on so many aspects of what makes for the human experience. And the Haftarot of this period before Rosh Hashanah are chosen with delicacy and taste from the beautiful chapters of Deutero-Isaiah. The Haftarah for our own Sidrah makes bold to suggest that the future is certain to be comforting, because your husband, O Israel, is none less than your creator, the Lord Himself! A Ribbon In the prophetic literature, from which our Foundation Haftarot are chosen, it is not hard to find passages Benefit: that sing with joy and tender comfort. Indeed, the for Breast opening verae of these passages (Isaiah 40:1) reads "Comfort, O join in comforting My people," says the Cancer Lord. Research Nonetheless, I found myself addressing a group of people recently in quite a different mood. What Saturday, Sept. 8, 8-10 a.m. is there to say in the face of sudden death? One Drake Place 12100 W. Center Rd. Unexpected death? I have been away from duties of this kind for so many years that I thought at first Bel-Air Plaza of begging off. But the situation was such that I could not beg off, because the circumstances required that I—and no other Rabbi—step up to serve. What was required was nothing more, and nothing less, than spelling out what every adult knows from normal life experience: there is no assurance that life will be long, with no surprises, for an average person. Here is the point: The Bible itself promises rewards and punishment. But we have observed that life doesn't conform, not life as history has Choose tax-doforred annuities, life insurance and seen it. The Bible promises long life, for example, mutual funds* that'll keep on working hard for you for two mitzvot. even after the day you stop. Talk to me about it. One is lifelong attention to honoring and serving Joseph M. John, CLU our parents, a life of constant, continued attention, Pruco Securities Registered selfless service, bordering sometimes on drudgery. Representative This mitzvah is a merciless Master. It does not let 440 Regency Pkwy., Suite 150 you go. Omaha, NE 68114 The other is accomplished in a second or two. 402-926-2850 You have come upon a bird's nest and are about to acquire the eggs for yourself. And with no great thought or emotion, with a sweep of your arm you through Prudential Investment send the mother bird away. The bible assumes you Management Services LLC, 100 Mulberry St,, Gateway Center Three, Newark NJ 07102, and offered through Pruco Securities are a great compassionate hero, in that you have Corporation, both members SI PC and both subsidiaries of The not tried to capture the mother bird, and you are Prudential Insurance Company of America. Prudential and Pruco Securities are located at 751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ promised a reward, long life. 07102-3777. ©2000IFS-20000809-A000260. j And we find ourselves, reluctantly perhaps, denying both situations. We have not seen that filial devotion leads to long life, nor does compassion for the feeling of a mother bird. Indeed we are obliged—because of experience-to acknowledge our vulnerability, and the uncertainty of our lives. Long life? Who knows? The ancient rabbis were realistic. They compared man's life, on the basis of a realistic and meditative psalm, to a fleeting shadow. Not a shadow that stands there: no, a shadow that you scarcely see. Now it is there. Now it is gone. The bird is gone and so is its shadow. . . . that we carry elegant stationery, invitations, The realities of life are what they are, and the napkins and hand towels from Consortium, comforts of our Haftarot are what they are. Our life Arlene Segal, Embossed Graphics, Jamie situation controls our mood. And our mood controls Ostrow, Fabsco and more. You don't have to whether we see the bird or its shadow. come here to plan a whole party.
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JULIUS ROBERT MEYER Julius Robert (Bob) Meyer, died Aug. 14 in Thousand Oaks,CA, at the age of 64. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Brent and Sheryl Meyer of Thousand Oaks, and Jason and Mia Meyer of Simi Valley, CA.; daughter, Linda Bromley of West Hills, CA.; brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Nancy Meyer of Laguna Beach, CA.; and sister and brother-in-law, Roni and Stan Zwerling of Venice, CA; He is also survived by former wife and friend Karen Forbes Meyer; and grandchildren, Garet and Tyler Bromley, Matthew, Amanda, Edan and Gavin Meyer. Memorials to the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home or the American Cancer Society, c/o Karen Meyer, 555 Laurie Lane, #C11, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360. IRENE KAROSAB Services for Irene Kamisar were held Aug. 28 at Fisher Farm Cemetery. She died Aug. 25 at the age of 74. Survivors include her husband, Leo; son, Dan Kamisar; daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Cliff Hora; grandsons, Corey and Jason; sister, Kathlene Meyerson; sister and brother-in-law, Susie and Artie Friedberg; and brother and sisterin-law, Howard and Judy Vann. Memorials to the American Heart Association. LEO RUNDELL Leo Rundell died Aug. 27 at the age of 86. Services were held Aug. 29 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. A participant in the Normandy Landing during World War II, he is survived by three sisters. Eve Raden, Margaret Robinson and Florence Moser; six nieces and three nephews. Memorials to the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. SYLVIA SHAPIRO Graveside services for Sylvia Shapiro will be held today, Aug. 31, 11 a.m., at Beth El Cemetery. She died Aug. 29. Sho waa preceded in death by nor husband, Jules. Survivors include two daughters, Natalie Lebow and Dode Redler; a sister, Beth Perimeter; two brothers, Morry Lefitz and Lenny Lefltz; and many grandchildren.
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Children are invited to attend this fun-filled afternoon with their parents and bubble and zayde. A program suitable for all ages is planned for Sunday, Sept. 9, 1:30 p.m., in the Auditorium of the Jewish Community Center. The Echelon Barbershop Quartet will sing a selection of melodies, and Cheryl Lerner will lead Israeli dancing. The event will be capped off with a make-your-own sundae bar. Residents of the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home will be guests of L.O.V.E. (League Offering Volunteers for the Elderly). This program is sponsored by the Sheldon A. & Lome Bernstein Foundation Fund and the Betty A. Studna and Seymour T. Lee Endowment. For more information, call Lois Wine at 3346530.
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Despite the intifada and the violence against the Israeli people perpetrated by th« Palestinian Authority and its de facto partners, Hamas and Hazbollah, nearly 43,000 immigrants have arrived in Israel in the last year. Just last week, 240 youngsters from the former Soviet Union (FSU) arrived at the airport in Tel Aviv as part of the Selah (students before parents) program. This project of the Jewish Agency prepares high school students for absorption first, with their parents to follow. Next week, a group of more than 900 Selah teens will arrive. Of the 43,000 olim (immigrants), more than 20,000 are from the FSU. The balance includes Jews from the United States, Ethiopia, France, South Africa, Argentina and other South American countries. In addition to placing resources in the FSU and Ethiopia, the Jewish Agency is concentrating its efforts on Argentina. Home to nearly 200,000 Jews, Argentina is suffering from an economy that is spiralling down quickly, causing high inflation, unemployment and a diminishing of capital for many members of the Jewish community there. History appears to be repeating itself as well; anti-Semitism is on the -rise and the perpetrators of the bomb attack on the community's headquarters in the 1990s have not yet been apprehended.
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Jews in Buenos Aires are scared, but the Jewish Agency and the Joint Distribution Committee are there to help them, just as they did in Eastern Europe before and after World War II. So despite the headlines, despite the State Department's condemnation of the military strategies Israel's government uses to protect its citizens, despite the continuing cry for Jihad by Muslim clerics and PA officials, Jews arrive in Israel on a daily basis. If we are not going to join them in making aliyahf we must, at the very least, support the efforts of the Israeli people to resettle those who do. And we should not make those who are learning in Israel or visiting there feel guilty about their decisions either. Not only should this translate into a firm financial commitment to the Federation's Annual Campaign, it also means writing to our congressional delegation, the White House and the State Department to stop playing politics and support Israel as a sovereign nation and ally of the United States, And for those former Omahans living in the Greater New York area, please mark Sunday, Sept. 23, on your calendars. Next week's Press will publish information about meeting with other Omahans to show the world our support for Israel. As usual, no one else will stand up for the Jews....except other Jews.
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BEHIND THE HEADLINES A Labor Day Perspective: Our Grandparents Would Be Proud by STUART APPELBAUM <•—
To most of us, Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer. However, there was a time when it was something more than that; a time to reflect on the value of America's unions and the workers they represent. Back then, Labor Day had special meaning' to America's Jewish community. After all, it was unions, more than almost any other institution, that enabled our grandparents generation to lift their families out of poverty and, ultimately, into the middle class. Thanks to the economic security won by what were often Jewish-led unions, our ancestors didn't walk away from America's ghettos, they ran away, Today, another generation of Jews is embracing the American labor movement. But where their ancestors may have done so out of economic necessity, these women and men are moved by a personal, and uniquely Jewish, commitment to social justice. On college campuses from coast, to coast, Jewish student activists are playing key roles in the growing campaign against sweatshop labor at home and abroad. At Harvard, Jewish students helped lead recent protests backing a "living wage" for university employees. Many Jewish student activists eventually become involved in the AFL-CIO's Union Summer internship internship program or other efforts. Eventually, some will become full-time union organizers. Who are they? They're people like Tana Becker, who's worked to organize hospital workers in Massachusetts and Avi Green, who, through the Jewish Labor Committee, mobilized support for worker concerns throughout our community. At the core of the labor movement's appeal to these and other young activists is the traditional commitment of unions to defend the rights of workers, especially the working poor. After all,
To the Editor: Avon Products has announced the launch of "Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer," a cause-related Maimonides himself taught that helping people to marketing initiative with a goal of raising $100 support themselves is the very highest form of million for breast cancer research and prevention charity. Ironically, the beneficiaries of this "new by the end of 2002, according to the New York wave" of Jewish union activism are often immi- Times, The New York City-based cosmetics company grant workers whose problems are eerily reminiswill donate $1 of every $4 it earns, to the research cent of those faced by our own grandparents. effort, from the salo of six new lipstick shadea Though today's immigrant workers are more likebeing introduced in mid-September, ly to hail from Mexico or Asia than Russia and The company has raised nearly $150 million for Poland the difficulties they face are largely the breast cancer research since 1993, when it same: poverty wages, dangerous working condilaunched the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade. tions and employer intimidation and abuse. "This is something that goes beyond just marketFor example, my union, the Retail, Wholesale ing," said Carolyn Aishton, Avon's Vice-president and Department Store Union (RWDSU) found that in New York City, supermarket delivery workers — for corporate prpgrams in New York. "This is 8omemany of them recent immigrants from Africa or the thing that everybody in the company feels strongly Caribbean - were often on the job 60-80 hours per committed to, and it's become personal. Every single person out there has, in one way or another, week, but earned as little as $1.10 per hour. been touched by breast cancer, so it penetrates to The RWDSU not only organized those workers, the grassroots level." we were able to help them win a $3.5 million legal Judith Jochnowitz, settlement. But for every immigrant worker who Partnership 2000, International Liaison does win the respect that comes with having a Western Galilee Hospital union, there are many more who are still suffering Nahariya, Israel without it. As we celebrate Labor Day our community can be proud. Of course, we'll always be proud of the role To the Editor: The Special Education Children living in over 30 unions played in helping an earlier generation of Communities in the Binyamin regional council in Jews into the American middle-class. But, this Israel will continue to travel (some for more than year, we can also take special pride in the role an hour) from their home to over 100 schools. The young Jewish activists are playing to bring the benvast majority of students will not be expected to efits of unionization to today's immigrant workers. have the "luxury* of a bulletproof van to take them Our grandparents would be proud! all the way to school. Terrorists do not take into account who is riding Stuart Appelbaum is President of the Retail, in the vehicle (children, adults or military). We Wholesale and Department Store Union. He is cannot "afford" to take even the smallest chance also President of the Jewish Labor Committee and represents it as a member of the that even one child will be injured because there Conference of Presidents of Major American weren't enough bullet-proof vans. (Continued on page 5) Jewish Organizations.
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Arab-Jewish Summer Day Camp a Success by C A R L A L P E R T . . . . ,,.
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Haifa — The headlines in the press told of new terrorist attacks and of threats by Israeli Arab leaders of a "social Intifada* within the country. But at the Leo Baeck Education Center here in Haifa 100 children between the ages of six and 11, half Arabs and half Jews, played together, sang together, swam together at the annual ArabJewish Summer Day Camp. It was the 13th year of the little known but highly successful project, originated by Yoav Yagol, Director of the Center. Did we say 100? In previous years there had always been over-registration of the 60/50 participation. This year, for the first time, there was a lag. While the 50 Arab youngsters hastened to assure their places, the Jewish parents were more reluctant, no doubt because of the Arab disturbances in Haifa last fall, and only 47 Jewish children finally showed up. The program went on normally, and a rich program it was. We sat in a hallway and watched as the little ones, fresh from their morning activity at the swimming pool or at the computers (highly popular) scrambled toward the assigned rooms for the next activity on the program. They were dressed informally in summer attire, but usually all wear the standard colorful camp sport shirt. It was impossible to identify which were Jews and which were Arabs, They truly represented a cross-section of Haifa's citizenry, we were told by Tami Handeiman Ben-Shimon, director of the camp, in addition to her year-round function as head of Youth Activities at the Leo Baeck Education Center, They come from all socio-economic strata: veteran mbra families, Russian immigrants, Moroccan families, elita areas like Danya, with a similar cross-section of the Arab community, both Muslims and Christians. But at summer camp there i$ no differentiation, They are all children with common interests. At that age the Jewish children have almost no knowledge of the Arab tongue. Their colleagues have acquired a smattering' of Hebrew from daily life, but language is not important to children at that age. They quickly pick up key words; they find common interest in their activities and in
their singing. Gestures often suffice. The important thing is that there is no differentiation. They are all friends and all equal, and the program assures that they are constantly busy and active. In addition to programs already mentioned, there is a project in arts and crafts. There are outdoor trips to the Carmel Forest Park. During our visit the activity was kitchen-centered. They were preparing a food — nothing typically Arab or Jewish, but pancakes. The kids sat around tables, surrounded by pots and pans and the ingredients, eagerly heeding the instructions given in both tongues. Many of these children, originally enrolled at a young age, return year after year until they reach the age limit, and look forward to meeting their old friends again. Tho parents of Yael phoned: Yael wants to know if Afanan has registered this year. If so, she'll be back, too. However, there in little evidence, of any carryover into daily life. If thero have been instances of families becoming friendly as a result of these contacts, they ar« not known. Queries to fmnilloa indicate that the kids coma homo happy. Politics in taboo. Tlmt is lcA. to the itduLts; the children must have fun. The counselors, five Arabs and five Jews, ore 17-
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18 year old youths, carefully selected graduates of a special course to teach and inculcate tolerance and understanding. Buses are available for daily transportation to and from home and for field trips. Camp ends with a grand farewell party attended by all the families, and the young ones present specially prepared programs for the audience which numbers about 300. Buffet tables are spread with typical foods, all provided by the parents. In December a reunion is held to mark joint observance of Hanukkah, Christmas and Ramadan. The Arabs learn to spin dreidels. The spirit is upbeat. Families pay the equivalent of something over $100 for the participation of each child, but kids from needy families get substantial reductions. The much larger costs are covered in great part by a group of non-Jews from Germany we were told by Paula Friedland, Assistant Director of Development at the Canter. What will be the long time effects of this program on the youngsters involved? Will it lay the groundwork for understanding and tolerance on both sides? Will the attitudes formed be beclouded by political and emotional influences when the childhood phase is passed? And what if a similar program, based on this experience, could be conducted for 10,000 Jewish and 10,000 Arab children in Israel next summer?
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Lloyd Roitstein recently attended the Harvard University Business School, where he completed a leadership course, "Strategic Perspectives in Non-Profit Management," along with 140 other non-profit Chief Executive Officers. Roitstein is the President/Scout Executive of the MidAmerica Council Boy Scouts of America, serving more than 33,000 youth and 10,000 adult leaders in 58 counties in Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota.
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sity, is Assistant Professor of Composition at Roosevelt University in Chicago. She is the daughter of the late Norman Garrop, and the granddaughter of the late Sam and Rose Garrop. Telecourse and on-line classes at Metro Community College begin Sept. 10, and can complete course work toward a college degree. To register, call Central Registration at 457-5231, no later than Sept. 6.
Y.E.S. The Annual Jewish New Year's Party is Sept. 10. Cost is $5 per person. Musical entertainment by Shirley Tyree. Reservations must be made by Sept. 3. Call Maggie Conti at 334-6521. Deadline for reservations is Sept. 6 for the Wildlife Safari and Lunch at Mahoney State Park on Sept. 13; and Sept. 13 for Harveys Casino on Sept. 20.
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The annual Memory Walk/Ride, Nancy R. Rampey-Biniamow recently earned a Masters in sponsored by the Alzheimer's Business Administration at the Association, is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 14, beginning at 9 a.m. at University of Nebraska-Omaha. Chalco hills Recreational Area, 8901 Stacy Garrop, winner of the 2000- So. 154th St, The walk/run benefits 2001 New Choral Music Program and area families and caregivers. The fee the Omaha Symphony Guild's is $25 and includes a T-shirt. For International New Music Competi- information, call 572-3010 in Omaha, tion, will be in Omaha for the perfor- or 322-8840 in Council Bluffs, or visit mance of her orchestral piece, the organization's website: Thunderwalker, The Omaha Symph- www.omaha-cb-alz.org, onywill perform this original work, The Alzheimer's Association is also Saturday, Sept, 22, 7 p.m. at the sponsoring a caregiver's education proStrauss Auditorium on the campus of gram, Thursday, Sept 20, &80-9 pan., the University of Nebraska-Omaha. at Brookestone Caring Households for Garrop, who received her doctorate Seniors, 4330 So. 144 St. The fee is $25 in composition from Indiana Univer- per family. For more information or to
There will be no "Women and Prayer" class on Monday due to the Labor Day holiday. Class will resume Sept. 10, 7 p.m., at the home of Carol Katzman, 9151 Harney St. Tuesday, Sept. 4, 7:30-9 p.m., Beis Midrash at the home of Leon Shrago, 805 So. 120th Ave. Thursday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m., study of Talmud, Tractate Sukka, hosted by Bob and Myra Oberman, 710 J.E. George Blvd. Friday, Sept. 21, 8 p.m., Shabbat dinner, hosted by OCTL, at the OCTL House, 2001 No. 56th St. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 412. For reservations, call Carol Katzman at 397-9935. For information about OCTL, call Allan Gonsher, 558-2767 or 330-4014.
Famed violinist Pinchas Zukennan will perform with the Omaha Symphony at its season gala opening, Saturday, Sept. 15, 8 p.m., at the Orpheum Theater, The Israeliborn Zukerman lias been a fixture in classical music for more than 30 years; he has nearly 100 albums to his credit and has earned 21 Grammy nominations and two Grammy awards. The Symphony will also present the first in the Family Concert Series, All Aboard on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2 p.m., at the Rose Blumkin Performing Arts
WALK-IN, DROP-IN Members will meet Thursday at, the JCC. Exercise and bingo start at 10:15 a.m. in the Social Hall. Deli lunch starts at 11:30 a.m.; the movie Chocolat starts at noon in the Blumkin Home auditorium.
The Omaha Theater Company is looking for boys and girls with dance experience for the annual production of The Nutcracker, which runs Nov. 29-Dec. 2 at the Orpheum. Auditions are Sept. 15 at the Dance Studio, 2665 Farnam; call 345-4852 for specific audition times.
Center. An instrument "petting zoo" begins at 1 p.m. For ticket information, call the box office at 342-3836, or visit the symphony's website: www.omahasymphony.org. Nature painter James Navarro will appear at Heller Art Images, 757 No. 114 St., on Sept 7-8. The exhibit opens Sept. 7, 6 p.m., with a reception for the artists, and continues on Sept. 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a demonstration.
The Company is also looking for adults and children, nine years old and older, for Peter Pan, which runs Nov. 23-Dec. 23. Auditions are Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 24-25, 6 p.m., at the Rose Blumkin Theater for Performing Arts.
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p.m., at t h e JCC. Girls who are invited to join Girl Scout enjoyed a week at Camp Maha Troop #3081; the group will t h i s summer included J e n n a include Brownies and Junior Girl Gerber, left, Lilly Phillips, Alyssa Scouts this year. A meeting for Gerber, Taylor Elberson, Anna parents is Wednesday, Sept, 12, 4 Kohll and Alena Senik.
VISIONS Membership Luncheon is Sept. 21, 12:30 pan., at the "Venice Inn. Cost is $8 per person. Brian Kirkpatrick, Director of Research, Bridges Investment Council and Bridges Investment Fund will speak. Send reservation to Wally Elkon, 1005 N. 63rd St., Omaha, NE 68132. Deadline is Sept. 14. The Mystery Trip for Sept, 12 is canceled, B*NAI B'RITH BREADBREAKERS Gary Ruegg, new Executive Director of MAT, will be the guest speaker on Wednesday, Sept. 5, noon, at Regency Park Inn, 107th and Pacific, according to chairman Al Abramson. Ruegg will discuss plans for public transportation in the 21st century. Cost is $9; beverage service only, $2. .JEWISH WOMEN INTERNATIONAL JWI will host their annual Rainbow House Shower on Thursday, Sept. 6, noon, at Rainbow House, 7516 Harney St. Bring non-perishable food items, household and paper products or monetary donations. Entertainment provided by Steve the Magician. For reservations, call Lila Jacoby, 397-4617, or Ann Skolkin, 343-1638. 39-FOREVER Join 39-Forever for a picnic supper on Sunday, Sept. 28, .5 p.m., at Grampa's Farm in Blair. For more information or to make reservations by Sept.'13 with Maxine Noodell, call 393-7624. HADASSAH A musical program at the Blumkin Home, hosted by the Omaha Chapter of Hadassah, will be hold on Labor Day at 2 p.m. This event replaces the Otiepr Shabbat usually held on the last Saturday of each month.
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Sharon Lindstrom, left, Ed Heller and Anne Henggeler recently received professional certification as personal trainers. Three personal trainers at the progress; and motivation towards Jewish Community Center have personal goals. earned their certification as "Many women concentrate on aeroProfessional Health and Fitness bics and avoid strength training," Instructors through the American Henggeler added, "because they College of Sports Medicine. think it will make them look bulky Ed Heller, Anne Henggeler and instead of lean." Sharon Lindstrom have achieved this But according to a Btudy by "gold standard" in the field of health Wayne Weatcott, PhD, Fitness and fitness. Each had to pass a writ- Director of the South Shore YMCA ten knowledge test and a practical in Quiney, MA, those who did a examination. combination of aerobic workout The ACSM, an international orga- with lifting weights lost more than nization which advances the avail- two times as much fat as those who ability of qualified professionals, pro- only performed aerobics. , vides scientifically sound advice and "Running, cycling and other forms supervision regarding appropriate of cardiovascular exercise are good physical activities for health mainte- calorie burners and general health nance and exercise testing. enhancers," she added, "but commitAccording to Henggeler, the bene- ting two to three times a week to fullfits of working with a personal train- body .strength training will hnvo a er include the development of a pro- greater long-term impact," gram to meet each individuals specifFor professional guidance, motivaic goals; learning the proper trjeh- tion or to make isxoroisw u part of nique and variety of lifting weights; your lifestyle, call th<? JCC Training the challenge for improvement and Staff, M4-6423.
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After two successful sessions last year, the Jewish Learning Institute, an International Educational organization, will present the first of its three eight-week courses, Jewish Life Cycle, on Oci 17 at the Jewish Community Center. This in-depth introductory program to tho casontials of Jewish literacy has been created to meet the needs of people from all backgrounds and levels of Jewish knowledge. The program begins with Jewish Life Cycle, and continues with Fundamen-
of Jewish Thought and Practice and Jewish History. It ia designed to provide a. deeper understanding and approciatiou of Jewish thought, heritage and tradition, and enables students to achieve* basic Jewish literacy and an understanding of cardinal Jewish beliefa and observances. According to Dr. Martin P. Wolf, JLI coordinator, "The JLI is more than ft aeries of CIOHSGS; it is an intellectual journey that will provide students with a memorable and meaningful learning' experience."
COEEECTIONS In laafc week'H scholarship .article, information about Justin Lftrner was incorrectly itutiniittcd; Iw uttondH Washington University in St. Louis, not American University; and Kajthy Hirshman in JKLS A(huini*il.ruUir (not Adtninifltrativo Aas't). Also tho Bantam/GroHMman wwldintf will taki* place Kiipt. 2Bin Lincoln, nwl, Omaha. In IttMt wtHik's GroHwAJnyaairi wrddinj? aimouncenienl, the name of thu late? Natuttir Rfuljadi WUH iniHujiollcd. Also, in th« la«t line of Guintur Kahn's Loiter t" th<> Kditor of Aug. 17, it should read: "\V« pray for truth and prolate propriety (not 'property')." Tin; tlowiuh Proas regrets the errors.
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When St Conies to Bosh Hashanah, There's Not a Bad Apple in the Bunch by LINDA MOREL
NEW YORK (JTA)--Despite "all the Jewish traditions my family has let lapse, such as observing the Sabbath and saying prayers in Hebrew, Jewish food remains our bond to the past," says an art director in the prune of Generation X. "My parents never go to temple anymore, but they always serve apples and honey at Rosh Hashanah. The combination seems right for celebrating" a sweet New Year. "Maybe this is my Madeleine a la Proust?" he asks, referring to the fragrant baked goods in the novel Remembrance of Things Past. There is something about the simplicity of apple slices surrounding a little pot of honey that for Jews around the world kindles nostalgia for the past-and the hope that the year to come will be happy, prosperous, successful and sweet. "The eating of apples has many layers of meaning," explained Rabbi and chef Gil Marks in his cookbook, The World of Jewish Entertaining.
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"In mystical literature an apple orchard is frequently pictured as a symbol of the Divine Presence. Song of Songs (2:3) attests to the apple's sweetness, and Proverbs (25:11) to its beauty; and the sweetness of both the honey and the apple serves as a wish for a sweet year to come. "In this vein, Rosh Hashanah dishes are commonly sweetened with honey and fruits." Every family has its own traditions surrounding apples and honey. Some serve them at the beginning of the meal. "When I was growing up, we always dipped apple wedges into honey after finishing the main course, because my mother considered their natural sweetness a precursor to dessert. On the day the air turns crisp every September, I have always craved the sweet juicy crunch of the season's first apples, the quintessential symbol of fall. Eating a new fruit, one not yet sampled until autumn, is an ancient custom observed on the second night of Rosh Hashanah while reciting the Shehecheyanu. For that reason, apples have played a pivotal role at Rosh Hashanah celebrations, which is why over the centuries it has become customary to serve apple strudel, apple coffeecakes and babkas—and noodle puddings layered with apples too. In the annuls of Jewish cuisine, the apple is possibly the most versatile produce, finding its way into New Year's casseroles, pastries and the applesauce that accompanies Rosh Hashanah briskets. Apples need not be reserved for dipping in honey, but should be generously sprinkled into Rosh Hashanah dishes. Besides being easy to prepare, the apple and acorn squash casserole below is made from produce bursting with seeds, auspicious at this pivotal time of year. "Rosh Hashanah foods are symbols of fertility and plenty," Marks added, explaining that serving fruits and vegetables that contain many seeds is another way to honor the holiday. The challah and Granny Smith apple stuffing is a marvelous accompaniment to poultry or veal because this variety of apple exudes the perfect combination of sweet and tart flavor. For families who find themselves with one too many round challah during the holidays, this recipe provides an irresistible way to bring this special bread to the table in an unexpected form. Unlike most noodle puddings that are loaded with cream cheese and sour cream and, thorefore, suitable only for dairy meals, this apple noodle pudding recipe is not custard based and is airier than its richer, more fattening competition. Sweetened with apples, it plays counterpoint to the heavy protein of meat. Of course there is nothing new about serving apple cake at Rosh Hashanah. Nearly every family has a recipe stashed in a kitchen index file. But few of them fulfill Rosh Hashanah's hope for the coming year as sweetly as this one. "This recipe is my family's version of apples and honey," says an event planner from Manhattan, explaining that her grown children have always preferred it to the real thing. She attributes part of the cake's success to selecting the best apples the season has to offer, ones high in sugar and low in acid.
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In a day and age of label conscious consumers, apple picking for specific varieties is a popular pastime around the holidays. I adore riding into an orchard on a dusty wagon and sampling several kinds of apples. Perhaps it's because I was born in Syracuse, New York State's apple country. One autumn in the 1980s, my Aunt Ruth, who is never short on opinions, especially about apples, showed up at my door lugging bushel baskets from farm stands near Syracuse, where she lived for the first 68 years of her life. "The thing I miss most about the north at this time of year are the apples," she says. At 80-something, Aunt Ruth now calls Delray Beach, FL, home. "I still dream about the juicy Northern Spys, which I used to buy by the bushel." She longs for them more than the seasons changing or the leaves turning a bright Mclntosh red. In Florida, she's surrounded by a raft of friends from Syracuse. "But the mealy fruit they sell down here wrapped in cellophane is a sorry excuse for an apple," she says. "Of course, we dip apples in honey at Rosh Hashanah, but the ritual ia not nearly as sweet as my recollections of home.'" APPLE & ACORN SQUASH CASSEROLE 3 large acorn squash (about 2 lbs, each) No-stick vegetable spray 6 large baking apples (Cortland, Ida Red .' and Northern Spy are among the best) 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1/2 tap. ground cinnamon 1/4 tap. ground cloves Preheat oven to 350". Cut squash in half and remove seeds. Coat cookie sheet with no-stick vegetable spray and bake squash for one hour, until soft. Cool to room temperature. Peel and core apples. Cut into slices about 1/8 inch thick. Heat oil on low flame in a targe skillet. Add apples and sprinkle with spices. Mix gently to coat apples evenly. Cover pan. Stir occasionally for 10 minutes or until apples soften. Coat a 7x11 inch oven-proof dish with no-stick vegetable spray and spread apples across the bottom. With a spoon, scoop squash from its akin and place evenly over apples. Recipe can be made to this point three days ahead, covered and refrigerated, Sprinkle casserole with topping below and bake fbr 20 minutes or until casserole bubbles and topping is light brown and crunchy. Serve immediately.
Topping 1 cup raw oatmeal plus two handfuls (Don't use instant oatmeal) 1/3 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup flour 6 Tbsp. melted margarine Place ingredients in a bowl and mix with a fork until oats are well-coated. Sprinkle over casserole.
CHALLAH & GRANNY SMITH APPLE STUFFING No-stick vegetable spray 1 medium onion, diced 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil 4 stalks of celery, cleaned and diced 2 Granny Smith apples, skinned, cored and diced 8 ounce pkg. mushrooms, cleaned and diced 1/2 tsp. dried tarragon leaves, crushed 1 large round challah, broken into bite-sized pieces 2-3 cups chicken stock In large pot, saute onion in oil on a low flame until transparent, about five minutes. Add celery, apples, mushrooms and tarragon. Stir until wilted. Add challah. Slowly drizzle chicken stock until mixture holds together. Discard excess stock. Stuff an 8-10 Ib. chicken or turkey and roast with bird; or coat a medium-size, oven-proof casserole with no-stick vegetable spray and bake at 3S0 degrees for 20 minutes, or until stuffing bubhf.cn,
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(Continued from page 1) Lender, Vice-chairman of M & M Investments, LLC APPLE BURST BXJNDT CAKE APPLE NOODUE PUDDING (Pareve) and former president of Lender's Bagel Bakery, Inc., (Tastes better the next day) 1 lb. broad noodles serves on the Board of Directors of the Jewish No-stick vegetable spray 6 eggs, separated Federation of Greater New Haven. He is member of 3 cups baking apples (3-4 apples) 1 cup sugar the UJC Board of Trustees and is a past national 1 tap. amaretto peeled, cored and sliced thin (1/8 inch). president and past national chairman of United 1 cup raisins 5 Tbsp. sugar, plus 2 cups Jewish Appeal, UJC's predecessor organization, 4 baking apples, peeled, cored and diced. 5 tsp. sugar "Nearly every major North American Jewish 4 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/8 tsp. ginger group h a s l e n t its name to UJC and the No-stick vegetable spray 1/8 tsp. cloves Federations in support of the 'Standing Together' 6 Tbsp. margarine, melted 3 cups flour rally, underscoring the unity of the community and Preheat oven to 350", Prepare noodles according 3 tsp. baking powder its commitment to the people of Israel," he noted. 1/2 tsp. salt to package directions. Drain in a colander. Among those organizations: UJA-Federation of In a large bowl, combine egg yolks, sugar, amaret- 1 cup vegetable oil NY; Jewish Community Relations Council of NY; to and lemon juice, beating until mixture thickens 4 eggs Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish and appears creamy. Add noodles, apples and 1/4 cup orange juice Organizations; Jewish Council for Public Affairs; raisins, mixing gently. 1 Tbsp. vanilla American Israel Public Affairs Committee; American In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold ORT; Central Conference of American Rabbis; into noodle mixture. Preheat oven to 3B0°+ Generously coat a 9-inch Hadassah; Hillel; Jewish Community Centers Coat a 10 x IB inch oven-proof pan with no-stick bundt (or tube) pan with no-stick vegetable spray. Association; Jewish Labor Committee; Jewish vegetable spray. Pour noodle pudding into pan. In a bowl, combine apples with 5 Tbsp. sugar, Reconstructionist Federation; National Committee Drizzle margarine over the top. Bake for one hour, and spices until coated. Apples appear muddy. for Labor Israel; National Council of Jewish Women; until casserole bubbles and top browns lightly. Reserve. National Council of Young Israel; Rabbinical Serve immediately. In a large bowl, sift flour, remaining sugar and Assembly; Rabbinical Council of America; the baking powder. Add oil, eggs, Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association; State of NEW YORK (JTAKWhen serving apples tmd honey, create a color- orange juice and vanilla. Beat Israel Bonds; Union of American Hebrew ful splaah and satisfy everyone's taste by placing a wide variety of until smooth, at least two minutes. Congregations; Union of Orthodox Jewish apples on a platter surrounded by a bowl of honey. Here is a par- Spoon 1/3 of batter into cake pan. Congregations of America; United Synagogue of Drain apples in a colander. Conservative Judaism; and World ORT. tial list of apple types: Spread half the apples over batter. The rally is a key part of Israel NOW and Forever For Honey Dipping Keep apples away from nidus of solidarity initiative, a comprehensive slate of eduVariety For Baking1 pan. Spoon another 11S of batter cational, udvocacy and fundraiaing programs Cortland Crisp & sweet Sublime over apples. Spread remaining designed by UJC and the Jewish Federation of Dry & irwipid Poor ri'HtiltH Delicious Golden Grant for tnrta & redpon apple.* owr batter and top second Omaha to build commitment and action on the 1'attte best, in layer of applvn with taut hatch uf part of the North American populution and spread Duliciout t cold climates that oiill for applw batter. to hold thoir ah tip? the solidarity message across the continent, to Bake W minutes. Tent pan with Israel, and around the world. Granny Too tart for Require a bit moru Smith Home, tauten HURnr Unm other applos aluminum foil and bake anothvr For more information on the "Ktandmi,.; Together' hour, or unl.il. tup of cuke is firm rally, visit www.vuc.org, call the Rally Hotline at Cnmehy & kissed Kxcelltmt Ida Red and tuothpiek inserted inside 2ia-D8a-4R00, pxt. lt)04 or contact th« Jewish FUIIH apart Mclntosh Soft and juicy returns clean. Cool completely Federation of Omaha at 334 6431. Apple country's pride! Northern Spy Wimdnbur! before unmoldinti. 1 J
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I've just returned from a trip to the grocery store. Wouldn't you think, after grocery shopping for all these many years, I'd be shock-proof? I mean, let's face it--when I did my first shopping as a bride, I had to always remember to have the food ration books with me. If your memory is good and you're able to mentally calculate, you already know I'm going back to the mid-40's! Okay, we've now established I've been grocerying (is there such a word?) since right after Mrs. Noah got here on the Ark. And yes, nothing should surprise me. Wrong. The markets are full of surprises, mostly in the form of foods which seem to only require eating. Nothing to prepare'.— just wait until you're hungry and open up the ready-made food. Of course, I'm aware that meals have been available in the freezer department for ages, but those have to be heated, right? There are other things that only need to be removed from a can or a box, warmed and served. What I'm talking about are goofy things which, I guess, are intended to be time-savers in this busy world where the wife/mom comes home from work and has to prepare a meal. Such a lady would probably be thrilled to look in the display case and see a cello-wrapped package containing three gorgeous slices of prime rib. Not raw, but ready to eat after a quick nuke in the microwave. Or maybe further searching would turn up a neat package containing a lovely pot roast, completely cooked, ready for that same turn in the oven. There are so many different types of meals of this nature, it's silly to list them here. You already know what they are and maybe even buy them. Something I saw recently managed to amaze me, but this wasn't an item already in the store; this was a new thing being introduced to people on the street in a busy city. Folks were offered a plastic wrapped slice of something, ready to eat after the paper was removed. It looked like one of those individually wrapped slices of cheese, but it turned
out to be something quite different. It was peanut butter on one side and jelly on the other, and intended to be placed between two slices of bread. It didn't look particularly appetizing, but I suppose if a person was in a dreadful hurry, well maybe it would seem a good idea. I remember when the combination of those two products was placed in jars, already to be made into a sandwich. Visible from the outside was the swirl of jelly going through the peanut butter, which was supposed to interest the shopper. I never found a time when I was too busy to just do the conventional sandwich prep, but I guess some people buy it, because it's available. And what's with ready-made iced tea, for crying out loud? That really baffles me, because what's easier, faster and/or cheaper then making iced tea? I know the deli department has been making cooked foods for ages, but the trend I notice seems different. Maybe it isn't, and maybe all this strikes me as weird because I really enjoy preparing food in my own kitchen, just the way I want it. Of course, I also love to eat out, but if I'm home, well, I'd rather do it myself. Actually, to be perfectly fair, I understand that many of these products are a real help to lots of people. To folks who live alone, it must be very nice to be able to have a decent meal without a lot of fuss. Men, for example, who don't happen to be interested in cooking, might consider such stuff really great. And just because a person is female doesn't necessarily mean she's a ringer for Martha Stewart! I give up. I'm old fashioned and out of touch, but don't let that stop you. The miracle foods are out there, waiting for you to take them home. Go ahead -be a modern maven and enjoy what food science has to offer. Til just keep watching for new things when I go to the store. Who knows? One of these days I might get hooked on them. (But if I do, I'll never admit it!)
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NJHS Installs New Officers, Board by JEWISH PRESS News Service «
The recently-installed Board of the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society is headed by Louise Abrahamson, President, assisted by Helen Rifkin, Vice-president. The NJHS is housed at the Jewish Community Center in new and enlarged headquarters formerly used by the AntiDefamation League. A number of permanent exhibits are • presently on the walls of the JCC, the Henry and Dorothy Riekes Museum in the Gordman t Center and in its entry, which houses the Economic Exhibit. N J H S P r e s i d e n t Louise A b r a h a m s o n , Abrahamson also serves as left, and Rene© C o r c o r a n , E x e c u t i v e Consultant/Activities Coordina- Director, e x a m i n e t h e o r g a n i s a t i o n ' s tor at Girls and Boys Town USA Economic Exhibit o u t s i d e t h e P r i e d e l and is Director of the Clothes- Jewish Academy, line there. Rifkin was a past Fischer and Lois Friedman, (a pastDirector of JCAC, Jewish Cultural president). Bob Belgrade is immedlArts Council, at tho Jewish ate past president. Community Center. New Board members are Maggie Other Executive Conuuittfio mem- Gerber, Caryl Greenbcrg, Deb bers include Rocky Stern, Secretary; Lyddon, Linda Mann, Scott Meyerand Jim Fried, Treasurer. son, Bon Nafthman, Zoe Iiiekes, Judy Co-fouuderB of the Nebrtinka Jewinh Tully and Stove Znlkin. HiBlorictil Society, Mary Folltnnn find Servian na Executive Director of Oliver Pollak, who foundi'd the orgaNJUB is Kon«e Corcoran, whoso most nization in October of Wti'l, arc (IIHO recent position was A s s i s t a n t members of thr Bourd. ArchiviHt. She also Berved aa Office Other Board members arc: Shfri Abramaon, Joan IJornalein, Marty Miuuiger and Btate Secratttry for tho Cohen, Holon and Tuffy Epstein, Jan late. Senator Edward Zorinuky.
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Do you have a favorite book about Jewish people, or events you'd like to share? Or perhaps you'd like to learn about some unique books that have touched the lives of Jewish women in Omaha. "A Jewish Book Swap," the first of seven house parties sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Omaha Women's Division, will fulfill both goals. Bookseller and storyteller Nancy Rips is the presenter of the event on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 10 a m . and 7 p.m., at her home, One Pacific Place Apartments, 1302 S. 101st St., #304. The event Is not a book club or book review, Rips says. Think of it as a book salon," she said. "Its a way for people to share what they like to read." Rips emphasizes that the party's goal is for participants to enjoy stimulating conversation and learn about books that have influenced other Jewish women. "It's going to be so
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