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Lilya Garrison (below), daughter ofKen and Zella Berenbaum of Rochester,N.Y., married Joseph Austin Davidson,son of Jon Davidson and CarolynDavidson of Indianapolis on Nov. 20,2016, at Indianapolis Yacht Club. RabbiBrett Krichiver officiated.

Man of Honor was Justin Garrison andBest Man was Nick Garrison, sons of thebride. Siblings in attendance were AlecBerenbaum and Erin Davidson andBryan Davidson. The couple will residein Indianapolis.

Susan and Marvin Mitchell (below)on their 50th wedding anniversary Dec.18, 2016. They were married at Beth-ElZedeck, but Rabbi Nandor Fruchter offici-ated because B’nai Torah on Hoover Roadwas still under construction.

Simcha AnnouncementsMazel Tov to…

Yeshiva of Greater Washington. In atten-dance were the grandparents, Dr. Marvinand Michelle Hershenson and Dr.David and Carole Droller of Weston,Fla.,Elyse and Kenny Freed of Houston,and Samuel’s younger siblings, as well as,the entire Israeli Hershenson family.

Jennifer Thomas (below), daughter ofJanet and Bill Thomas from Albion, Ind.,married Matt Fishman, son of Esther andRandy Fishman of Carmel, Ind. The wedding took place on Jan. 14, 2017 atMill Top Banquet and Conference Centerin Noblesville, Ind. The newlyweds honeymooned in St. Lucia and reside inWestfield, Ind. Jen is a Grant Writer/Editorat the IU School of Medicine. Matt is anassistant volleyball coach at IU Kokomoand the Director for Media for volleyballfor Indy Juniors Volleyball Club. The ringbearer was Leo Fishman, son of Scottand Amanda Fishman.

Irving Freeman who turned 90 on Jan. 20.

Jackie Larman who turned 85 on Feb. 1.

Simcha (Eddie) Margolis of Indianapolisand the former Sarah Feldman of Torontobecome proud parents of a daughter,Shulamit Esther Hallel (below), born inJerusalem on Jan 1, 2017. Grandparentsare Mary Ann and Samuel (z”l)Margolis of Indianapolis and Joseph andAnn Feldman of Toronto. Maternalgreat-grandparents are Joseph (z”l) andHelen Morgan of Toronto. Shulamit hasfour older brothers, Shmuel ChovevTzion, 7, Yitzchak Chaim Annaniel, 5,and Aryeh Matanya age 3 and BentzionMordechai, age 2.

Jeremy Rosenstein and SandySchwartz (below) won a second mixeddoubles pickleball championship on Jan.13 at a tournament at the Five Seasons inIndianapolis. Their first tournament titlewith brilliant teamwork was in Moline, Ill.,in November.

Samuel Moshe Hershenson (aboveright), who became a Bar Mitzvah at the Kotel on January 19, 2017. Samuel is the son of Drs. Jared and JessicaHershenson and is a 7th grader at the

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The Jewish Post & Opinion recentlychatted via telephone with Andy Cohen(no relation) to find out what to expect athis AC2 tour with Anderson Cooper live inIndianapolis March 10 at the MuratTheatre at Old National Centre. AndyCohen is the mega-popular late night hostof Watch What Happens:Live and executive producer of The RealHousewives franchise, bothon the TV station Bravo.

Jennie Cohen: Whyshould people come to yourshow when they can watchboth you and Anderson onTV every day?

Andy Cohen: It’s a likegoing out to a bar withAnderson and I for a couple of hours, hearingus swapping stories,telling jokes and askingquestions. We interview each other andthen for the last half hour we turn it overto the audience to ask us questions.

People will be surprised at how funny,loose and open Anderson can be compared to watching him on CNN.Come and bring your friends. We also seea ton of couples in the audience. It’s like anight on the town kibitzing with two greatfriends who have funny stories, who talkabout current events and pop culture.

Jennie: Is your show in Indianapolisgoing to be the same as it has been in othercities or has it evolved as you go along?

Andy: It has evolved and grown.Because he and I are involved in so manydifferent activities, it would be hard tokeep it the same. New adventures arealways happening with us, and certainlywith Anderson’s job covering the electionand politics, and all that I see in pop culture. Our shows are up-to-the minutecurrent.

Jennie: How do you prepare for the show?Andy: Anderson and I discuss what

stories to keep and what to take out.For example, yesterday Anderson had a contentious interview with KellyanneConway. If we were doing a show thisweekend, I would quiz him about that.

Jennie: Have you ever been toIndianapolis?

Andy: Never, even though I grew up inSt. Louis, but I’m betting Anderson has.

Jennie: On YouTube I saw your mother,Evelyn Cohen, and you on the show, Live!with Kelly before Thanksgiving. You, KellyRipa and your mother made challah stuffingwith her recipe. It was a riot to watch and itlooked like it would be so tasty. (Watch it

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here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KU76VwuL79w.) What other Jewish foods arefavorites?

Andy: Lox and bagels, kugel, kasha, matzaball soup, chopped liver, and I love latkes.

Jennie: What do you put on your latkes?Andy: Mashed potatoes. (We both

laugh.) Not really – I like them toppedwith applesauce.

Jennie: What is your favorite Jewish holiday?

Andy: Passover. It’s light and fun, it’sspringtime, the food is tasty, and I like theservice. Growing up our seders were notthat serious.

Jennie: In St. Louis did your familybelong to a congregation?

Andy: We belonged to BSKI (BrithSholom Kneseth Israel), which has sincemerged with another congregation. (Itmerged with Shaare Zedek Synagogue,and is now called Kol Rinah).

Jennie: Was that Reform?Andy:Yeah, yeah, yeah.Jennie: Have you ever been to Israel?Andy: No, but I would love to go.Jennie: Would you want to perform there?Andy: No, just see the country, visit

the sites.Jennie: Who were some of your Jewish

idols growing up?Andy: Joan Rivers. I used to watch her

on the tonight show. It was like a holidayfor me whenever she was sitting in forJohnny Carson. It was a great honor forme to then become friendly with her inlater years when she appeared on my talkshow many times. It was like going fullcircle for me.

Jennie: What were your favorite moviesthis year?

Andy: La La Land, Moonlight, HiddenFigures, and Jackie. (see Editorial, page IN 5)

Jennie: What other entertainment do you enjoy?

Andy: I like theater. I’m watching The Crown on Netflix, which I amabsolutely loving.

Jennie: Is there a part of your Jewishupbringing that influences your worktoday?

Andy: Look, I give a “Mazel of the Day,”every day at the end of my show, and I usea lot of Yiddish. If you come to my showyou will see people wearing Mazelsweatshirts that Bravo makes. I use theword “Mazel”to mean something good or positive that happened.

Jennie: How do your parents feel aboutyour successes?

Andy: They are amused but not preoc-cupied.

Jennie: Of all the work that you havedone, what are most proud of?

Andy: My books and my talk show.Jennie: What can you tell me about your

newest book?Andy: It’s called, Superficial: More

Adventures from the Andy Cohen Diaries.It’s a follow up of my first two memoirs,Most Talkative: Stories from the Front Linesof Pop Culture and The Andy CohenDiaries: A Deep Look at a Shallow Year. It

Inside this IssueSimcha Announcements.........................2Editorial.....................................................3About the Cover ......................................3Community Events .................................4Statement opposing the “ban” .............5Rabbi Benzion Cohen (Chassidic Rabbi)

Advice from the Rebbe .......................7Seniors in Place .......................................7Hadassah Heart, Health and Soul......10Beth Shalom receives Torah ................10“Art of Anxiety” exhibit ......................11HHAI teacher at global conference ...12Amy Lederman (Jewish Educator)

What’s love got to do with it?...........132017 NCJW Scholarships .....................13Obituaries ...............................................14Jewish Community Study ...................16Nassberg Award ....................................19“Heart & Soul” to be dedicated .........20

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next meeting will be Wed., Feb. 22 withDick Wolfsie addressing the group on thesubject of Jewish Humor. Email contact:Richard Shevitz at [email protected].

Jewish Healing ServicesWednesdays: Feb. 22 at 5:45 p.m., at

Congregation Beth-El Zedeck in theEisenberg-Sasso Youth Lounge, andMarch 22 at 5:45 p.m., in the Beth-ElZedeck Library. Free and open to those in the Jewish community experiencing illness, walking the mourner’s path,caregivers or for those who want a meditative and musical service. For more information contact Rabbi ShelleyGoldman at [email protected] or call317-253-3441.

Etz Chaim M.D. Speaker seriesThurs., Feb. 23 at 6 p.m., at Etz Chaim.

Dr. Aaron Cohen-Gadol’s topic will be,“From a Refugee to Brain Surgeon: The Trials and Tribulations Continue.”Dr. Cohen-Gadol is the Director ofNeurosurgical Oncology and a Professorin the Department of NeurologicalSurgery at IU School of Medicine. He also serves as an Adjunct AssociateProfessor in the Department of VeterinaryClinical Sciences-Neurosurgery at PurdueUniversity. Dr. Cohen-Gadol is a memberof numerous international editorialboards. His research has been publishedin more than 380 peer-reviewed articles,three books, and 17 book chapters. Q&Aand refreshments. No charge.

JCC Unity Project Film Screening Taking Israel: A Journey ofAfrican American Students

Thurs., Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. at the JCCLaikin Auditorium. A panel discussionand Q&A with the film’s producer anddirector follows the screening. From1988–2002, over 150 African Americanstudents from historically black collegesand universities travelled to Israel toobserve social, political, and economicconditions. In this documentary, some ofthem return to Israel and recount theirexperiences of living in northern Israel, teaching English at the LazarusCommunity Center in Holon, studying atHebrew University in Jerusalem, andworking alongside Israeli Arabs at theGivat Haviva Center for Arabic Studies.The Unity Project is a community initiative with the mission, “To help build respect and understanding betweenvarious communities, especially the Blackand the Jewish community through artsand dialogue.” Cost $10 for more info contact Lev Rothenberg at 317-251-9467,ext. 2233 or [email protected].

Second Sunday Concerts at (IHC)Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation

Sun., Feb. 12 – Richard Glazier:Broadway to Hollywood. Glazier playsincredible piano arrangements, then tellsthe history behind the songs, sharing fascinating stories about the composers,the shows, the films and the stars. He also shares funny anecdotes. April 9 – AMusical Zoo featuring Cantor JaniceRoger and Elisabeth Hoegberg, piano.Second Sunday concerts are made possible through the generosity of IHC’s Sisterhood, Brotherhood and Dr.and Mrs. Roger Hurwitz. All programs are free and open to the public. For moreinfo call 255-6647.

Libby Fogel Lunch BunchTues., Feb. 14 from noon–1 p.m., and

every week on Tues., and Thurs., until Dec.28, 2017. Enjoy great food and conversa-tion with friends in the Laikin Auditoriumof the JCC. These well-balanced lunchesare available to anyone over the age of 60for only $3. The meals are subsidizedthrough CICOA, Aging and In-HomeSolutions. For more info call 317-259-6822or email Christy ([email protected]) orRuthie ([email protected]).

Indoor Farmer’s Market Sun., Feb. 19 in between the lobbies in

the JCC from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. It will be heldthe third Sunday of the month throughthe winter season.

Hadassah Book ClubSun., Feb. 19 at 2:30 p.m., Saving Sophie

by Ronald H. Balson. Hosted by ShirleyAprison and facilitated by Joan Katz.Mon., Mar 20 at 7 p.m., As Close to Us asBreathing by Elizabeth Poliner. Hosted byFaye Silverstein and facilitator TBA. Formore info or to RSVP contact HelaineHerman at [email protected].

Israel TalksTues., Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in room A25 at

the Arthur M. Glick JCC. In this session,our community will welcome the DeputyConsulate General of Israel to theMidwest, Mr. Itay Milner, who will be ourinterviewee and guest speaker. If you’reinterested in learning more about NASA,the Israeli Space Program and the rela-tionship between the two, on Wed., Mar.22, Mr. Alex Burg from NASA will be ourinterviewee and guest speaker. These programs are free and open to the public.For more information contact Inbar Nadirat 317-800-9350 or [email protected].

Jewish Lawyer’s Luncheon GroupThis group meets for lunch at 12:15

p.m., usually on the fourth Wednesday ofeach month at Shapiro’s downtown. The

New Jewish Learning Institute class This class titled “The Dilemma: Modern

Dilemmas. Talmudic Debates. YourSolutions” started Feb. 7 and continuesFeb. 14, 21, 28, Mar. 7, 14, and 21 atChabad Center for Jewish Life, 2640 West96th St., Carmel. Apply mind-bending,brain-twisting, hair-splitting Talmudicreasoning to solve real-life modern dilemmas – situations that actually happened yet seem impossible to solve.Analyze, discuss, and debate Talmudictexts with live interactive polling for anauthentic taste of original, dynamicTalmud study. For more information visit www.chabadindiana.org/JLI or call317-698-6724.

Mommy and Me Program,Babyccino – a chic meet for mod moms and their tots

Classes from 9–10 a.m., Feb. 7, 14, 21,28, Mar. 7, 14, 21, and 28 at the ChabadCenter for Jewish Life, 2640 West 96th St.,Carmel. For babies ages 0–30 months.Grandmas and nannies welcome, too!Register today for this terrific “mommyand me”program! Cost is $10 per class, or$70 for 8 classes. For more informationcontact Nini Grossbaum 317-513-5100 [email protected].

Muslim Jewish Women’s AllianceThe JCRC is pleased to announce a

partnership with the Muslim Alliance ofIndiana in a new program: the MuslimJewish Women’s Alliance. The Allianceseeks to build relationships between localJewish and Muslim women based uponmutual trust and respect.The first meetingwill begin on Thurs., Feb. 9 at 7 p.m.The program is being chaired by DebbieHerold from the Jewish community andRafia Khader from the Muslim community.The program will be staffed by LaurenMorgan from JCRC and Rima Shahid fromMAI. For more info contact the JCRC at317-926-2935 or [email protected].

Mr. Blair’s Open Mic NightsOn Your Level Youth Project presents

Open Mic of Poetry, Spoken Word, Rap,Hip Hop, Comedy and Instrumental. Gotsomething to say about what you see, howyou feel, how things work or don’t? Bringyour words and take this opportunity tospeak some bars, lines or rhymes in ourwon style. Invite friend and family. Theseevents are for all ages; material can bechallenging but must be clean.

Sat., Feb. 11 from 5:30–7 p.m. at WillowLake Starbucks, 2902 W 86th St., and Sat.,Feb. 25 from 7–8:30 p.m., at BRICS, on theMonon in Broad Ripple, 901 E. 64th St.

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February 8, 2017 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN 5Statement opposing thePresidential Executive Order tobar immigrants and refugees

FEBRUARY 3, 2017 – We, the undersignedJewish organizations throughout the State of Indiana, oppose the PresidentialExecutive Order, which suspends theUnited States refugee program and barsimmigration from seven predominantlyMuslim countries. We join the over-whelming chorus of national Jewishorganizations, along with all four majorAmerican Jewish denominations, whohave issued similar statements voicingstrenuous concern and opposition to thisexecutive order.

Welcoming refugees and immigrants iscentral to who we are as Americans and as Jews. Denying refuge to those most vulnerable violates the best traditions of theUnited States and our deepest obligationsas Jews. Judaism instructs, repeatedly andunambiguously, that we are forbiddenfrom oppressing – and in fact must welcome – the stranger. Our Jewish values and historical experience as immigrants and refugees, mandate thatwe repudiate policies that demonize,ostracize, and leave stranded refugees andother vulnerable immigrants.

American Jews know first-hand the difficulties we and our relatives endured inescaping religious and political persecution.Indeed, many of us have family memberswho were denied entry to the U.S. in the1930s and 1940s, as they attempted to fleeNazi persecution. We will not stand idly byas today’s victims of war and terror are lefthelpless and isolated.

It goes without saying that the UnitedStates must protect its own citizens from terrorist threats. However, a moreappropriate American response to suchthreats should both fully address nationalsecurity concerns, while also protectinglegitimate refugees, regardless of theirnational or religious identity. Policies thatimplicitly target specific religious groupsshould be avoided.

The executive order will also negativelyimpact Jewish refugees from Muslim-majority countries. In 2016, HIAS, theglobal Jewish nonprofit that protectsrefugees, handled 90 requests of Jews fromIran and Yemen (two of the seven countriesfrom which immigration is banned) seeking asylum in the U.S. Families intheir greatest hour of need, whose entry tothe United States was approved followingyears of review, vetting and due diligence,are now being turned away.

The Indiana Jewish community affirmsour commitment to advocate for a fair andhumane immigration policy; speak outagainst those who seek to divide religiouscommunities based on fear and xenophobia;

support those who may be singled out forhow they look, where they’re from, or to whom they pray; and stand alongsideour friends and neighbors in the Muslimcommunity, who are rightly concernedabout the implications this ban will haveon their loved ones.

Faced with the largest global refugeecrisis of our time, we hope the Congress,Administration, and Judiciary will work toeffect constitutional and moral policiesthat are equitably applied and welcomingto those yearning to breathe free.

Indianapolis Jewish CommunityRelations CouncilLindsey B. Mintz, Executive DirectorJudy Failer, PresidentIndiana Board of RabbisJewish Federation of Greater IndianapolisDebra Barton Grant, CEOOffer Korin, PresidentJewish Federation of Greater LafayetteGwen Wallace, PresidentCongregation Beth-El Zedeck, IndianapolisDennis C. Sasso, Senior RabbiRebecca Geyer, PresidentCongregation Beth Shalom, BloomingtonBrian Besser, RabbiCongregation Beth Shalom, CarmelStanley Halpern, RabbiKaren Friedman, President

Congregation Sons of Abraham,LafayetteDavid A. Sanders, PresidentIndianapolis Hebrew CongregationBrett Krichiver, Senior RabbiPatti Freeman-Dorson, PresidentHelene G. Simon Hillel Center,BloomingtonRabbi Sue Laikin Silberberg,Executive DirectorTemple Adath B’nai Israel, EvansvilleGary Mazo, RabbiTemple Beth-El, South BendKaren Companez, RabbiMara Boettcher, President AA

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has a lot of great stories and is basicallyabout two years of my life.

Jennie: Who were some of your favoritecelebrities to interview on your show?

Andy: So many. Jennifer Lawrence,Oprah, Cher was amazing, and MerylStreep to name a few.

Andy Cohen was easy to talk to,accommodating and witty – such a mensch! Tickets are available at www.oldnationalcentre.com.

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How do we ask the Rebbe, when weneed advice or a blessing? One way is toopen one of the published volumes of theRebbe’s letters. We write our request, opena volume of the Rebbe’s letters and put theletter that we wrote inside. Then we readwhat is written on the pages that weopened to. Many times we find an answerto our request.

Here is an example. Sixteen years agoour oldest daughter was 19 years old. Iwrote to the Rebbe and asked if it wastime for her to get married, and if so askedfor a blessing that everything should workout well. I opened a volume of the Rebbe’sletters. On one page was a letter written in 1956 to Rabbi Yehuda Leib Slonim ofJerusalem. There was no mention of marriage. I figured that we should wait.However, the next day a matchmakercalled with an idea for a match for ourdaughter. His name was Yehuda, and helived in Jerusalem.

Was this the Rebbe’s answer to ourquestion? We did some investigation. Theyoung man was from a good family thatwe knew, and his teachers recommendedhim. We told the matchmaker that wewere interested. She in turn spoke to theboy’s parents. They investigated ourdaughter, and agreed that they shouldmeet. I sat down with our daughter andtold her about the young man. She wasn’tinterested, but I had a feeling that hewould be the one. I said: “You know what?Just sit and talk with him for half an hourand I’ll give you 50 shekels.” She agreed.In those days she earned 5 shekels an hourbabysitting.

They met, and spoke for two hours. Thenext day the matchmaker called. She hadspoken with Yehuda’s parents. They toldher that their son was impressed with ourdaughter, and would like to meet heragain. I sat down with our daughter andasked her if she was interested in anothermeeting. She smiled and said sure, if I giveher another 50 shekels. I smiled and toldher that I only pay for the first meeting.They met two more times and decided toget married.

I made a small investment. I took tenminutes to write a letter to the Rebbe.But this has turned into one of the bestinvestments that I have ever made. Fromthis letter I have been blessed so far with a fine son-in-law and seven preciousgrandchildren, may they be blessed.

Life is complicated and not always easy.

BY RABBI BENZION COHEN

Chassidic Rabbi

Advice from the Rebbe

All of us need direction and blessings. Doan experiment. Write to the Rebbe. Forsure you will find guidance and blessings.If you don’t have a volume of the Rebbe’sletters at home, you can find one at yourlocal Chabad House. It is also possible towrite to the Rebbe at www.igrot.com.

We want Moshiach now. When we write to the Rebbe we connect ourselvesto Moshiach, and help him to bringredemption to the world.

Rabbi Cohen can be reached by email [email protected]. This is anexcerpt of his column originally publishedFeb. 9, 2011. Since that writing his oldestdaughter gave him one more grandchild, andalso she is planning the wedding of her oldestdaughter. This will be his first grandchild toget married. AA

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For additional events such as movies,singing club, knitting club, bingo and more,or to RSVP for these listed below, please callJanet at 251-8881, unless stated otherwise.

Chris Botti with the ISOSat., Feb. 11 depart JCC at 7 p.m. Back

by popular demand! The Grammy Award-winning contemporary jazz trumpeterChris Botti returns to the Hilbert CircleTheatre stage and performs many of hisrenditions of popular standards as well asoriginal compositions from his hit albums.Don’t miss one of the most gifted instru-mentalists and top contemporary jazzartists of today alongside the IndianapolisSymphony Orchestra. $54 includes showand transportation.

Second Sunday Concert at (IHC)Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation

Sun., Feb 12 at 2 p.m., at IHC, 6501 N.Meridian St. Richard Glazier: Broadway toHollywood. Free. See more details inCommunity Events on p. 4.

Mud Creek Players: Rabbit HoleThurs., Feb. 16, depart from the JCC at

6 p.m. Rabbit Hole is a Pulitzer Prize-win-ning, contemporary American drama witha huge heart and good-natured sense ofhumor. We meet Becca and Howie, a suc-cessful professional couple, some monthsafter the loss of their only child in a terri-ble accident. While the soul of the storyreflects the struggles of a family learningto cope with their loss, it is in the subtlehumor of real life that we are invited toexplore what it means to be human: tolove, to laugh, to lose and to keep on liv-ing. $10 for transportation.

Univ. of Indianapolis DinnerTheatre: Move Over, Mrs. Markham

Sat., Feb. 25, depart from the JCC at5:45 p.m. To Sylvie it’s the “goose”that shelearned from Alistair, but to Philip, JoannaMarkham’s husband, it’s “a variety ofgeese,” and 15 years of marriage is justabout undone along with everything elsein this wild, zany free-for-all. Everythingfrom Philip’s business deals with BowWow Books and Alistair’s near escapefrom Joanna’s chiding seduction to thenaked G.P.O. girl and the specter of scan-dal is hilarious. A lot of bed-hoppingoccurs as Sylvie winds up taking Alistairon “walkies” and the amazing Mrs.Markham gets her man her husband! It alltakes place in an elegant, top-floorLondon flat. $39 for dinner, show andtransportation.

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: An American in Paris: Film + Orchestra

Fri., March 3, Depart from the JCC at 9a.m. Starring Gene Kelly and LeslieCaron, this 1951 film is considered one ofthe greatest, most elegant and most cele-brated of MGM’s musicals, includingGershwin lyrics and musical score. Youwon’t want to miss this romantic lovestory presented on the big screen with liveorchestra accompaniment. $46 includesshow and transportation.

Broadway in Indianapolis atClowes Memorial Hall: Jersey Boys

Sun., March 5, depart from the JCC at5: 30 p.m.“Too good to be true!”raves theNew York Post for Jersey Boys, the 2006Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-win-ning Best Musical about Rock and RollHall of Famers The Four Seasons: FrankieValli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito andNick Massi. This is the true story of howfour blue-collar kids became one of thegreatest successes in pop music history.They wrote their own songs, inventedtheir own sounds and sold 175 millionrecords worldwide – all before they were30! Jersey Boys features their hit songs“Sherry,”“Big Girls Don’t Cry,”“Rag Doll,”“Oh What a Night” and “Can’t Take MyEyes Off You.” $54 includes show andtransportation.

ISO Printing Partners Coffee PopsSeries: Sci-Fi Spectacular! At theHilbert Circle Theatre

Fri., March 31, depart from the JCC at 9a.m.There’s no better time to celebrate the50th anniversary of Star Trek than with aspecial show dedicated to science fiction’sgreatest music! Join us for a cosmic ridethrough the music from films such as StarTrek, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, 2001:A Space Odyssey and more! $46 includesshow and transportation. AA

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Marion Garmel; April 19, Thelma “Tibby”Eisen, first female pro baseball player.Presented by Phyllis Russell.

Ambassador Dennis Ross atIndiana University–Bloominton

Tues., March 21 at 7:30 p.m., at the IUGlobal Studies Auditorium, 355 N JordanAve in Bloomington. Ross will be visitingIU campus and be giving a lecture to students, faculty, and guests. The event is co-sponsored by IU Hillel and BornsJewish Studies Program and free toattend. Contact Phillip Silberberg at 812-336-3824 or [email protected].

Etz Chaim M.D. Speaker seriesThurs., Mar. 23 at 7 p.m., at Etz Chaim.

Dr. Boaz Karmazyn will speak on, “TheHidden Epidemic of Abuse and Neglect ofChildren.” Dr. Boaz Karmazyn graduatedfrom the Tel Aviv University, SacklerSchool of Medicine in 1986. After gradua-tion he served in the Israeli Defense Armyas an army physician. He later specializedin Diagnostic Radiology and PediatricRadiology. Dr. Karmazyn is a Professor ofRadiology, and works at Riley Hospital forChildren. He is affiliated with IndianaUniversity Health Methodist Hospital, IUHealth West Hospital, IU Health NorthHospital, IU Health University Hospital,and Ball Memorial Hospital. Q&A andrefreshments. No charge.

Russian Passover SederThurs., March 30 from 5–7 p.m., in

JCC’s Laikin Auditorium. Join JewishFamily Services for a Passover Sederfacilitated in Russian for Kavod participants and their families.Community members are also welcomebut please inquire for more information.Kavod initiative offers programming and support for Holocaust survivors in our community. For more information,transportation requests and to RSVP,contact Katya Klauz, at 317-660-5046.

Indiana University Hillel Presents:Campus Super Star

Sat., April 1 7:30–10:30 p.m., in theToby Theater at The Indiana Museum of Art. Contact Phillip Silberberg at 812-336-3824 or [email protected].

Painful Hope: A PalestinianActivist and an Israeli SettlerRabbi Talk Peace

Mon., April 3 at 7 p.m., with HananSchlesinger and Antwan Saca. Sponsoredby Center for Interfaith Cooperation. Formore information contact JCRC ProgramDirector Lauren Morgan at [email protected] or go to www.friendsofroots.net. This event is free and open tothe public. AA

Grossman, an internationally-acclaimedIsraeli writer, at the Global& International StudiesBuilding, Room 0001.“Authors Talk” is support-ed by the Dorit & GeraldPaul Program in JewishCulture & the Arts. This isa Horizons of KnowledgeProgram, cosponsored by the Departmentsof Political Science, Near EasternLanguages & Cultures, and ComparativeLiterature; the Center for the Study of the Middle East, the Islamic StudiesProgram, CAHI, School of Global &International Studies, OVPIA, HuttonHonors College.

Film screening of Mishehu Larutz Ito(Someone to Run With) Tues., March 7at 7 p.m., at IU Cinema, 1213 E. 7th St.,Bloomington, Ind. Film adaptation ofDavid Grossman’s best-selling novel.Directed by Oded Davidoff. 118 minutes.In Hebrew with English subtitles. Theseevents are free and open to the public.For more information call 812-855-0453or email [email protected].

2017 Jewish community Lobby DayTues., March 7 from 7:45 a.m.–2 p.m.,

at the Indiana State House. Starting location: One America Building Ice MillerConference Room 29th floor. Join theJCRC and members of our community todirectly interact with our state legislatorsat the Indiana General Assembly. Topicswe’ll discuss will include issues like: passingbias crimes legislation, delivering qualitysocial services to those in need, and fundingquality pre-school and public education.To register for this go to www.jcrcindy.org/events or call 317-926-2935.

Megillah reading followed by funactivities for children and families

Sat., March 11 at 7:45 p.m., at EtzChaim Sephardic Congregation. Join usfor a lively evening of reading MegillatEsther and grogger turning! Remember towear your most creative costumes for ourannual costume competition! Fun for thewhole family! More information on theseand other events on our Facebook page: @etzchaimindy or our website:www.etzchaimindy.org.

Hadassah Lunch and Learn An award winning program that chron-

icles the lives of American Jewish womenwho have made a mark on American orworld history. Meets at Donato’s nearThrifty Threads on the southwest side of 86th and Ditch. Meetings are onWednesdays and start at 11:30 a.m. Formore information contact Phyllis Russellat [email protected]. March 15,Barbra Tuchman, historian. Presented by

Dan Nichols in concert at IHCSat., Feb. 25 from 8–9:30 p.m. Dan

Nichols, an Indianapolis native, celebratesJudaism through music. Songs thatembody the Jewish values of tikkun olam,being a mensch, and love of Israel make upthe repertoire of this popular Jewish rockmusician. Through his music, Dan hasinspired thousands of campers and theirfamilies to have pride in their heritage and bring Jewish values into theirdaily lives. Everyone is welcome to cometogether for an evening of energetic andspiritual song. Cost $18. For more info call31-255-6647.

JFGI Super Sunday, Feb 26Help to raise funds to support the

important work the Federation and itsagencies do in Indianapolis, Israel, andoverseas! Be a super hero. Change theworld. Volunteer. Answer the call. Sign up to volunteer or make your donationbefore Super Sunday at www.jewishindianapolis.org. Contact Keren Ayalon at [email protected] or 715-9261 withquestions.

Are you using your Kitchen Knifeproperly?

Sat., Feb. 26, 7 p.m., at the ChabadCenter for Jewish Life, 2640 W. 96th St.Learn sharpening and cutting techniqueswith Dr. Jason Zielonka, former cookingschool instructor. Light buffet. Cost $18,students and seniors $15 and sponsor$180. RSVP at chabadindiana.org/ChopAndDice or call 317-251-5573.

15th Annual Shaarey Tefilla Casino Night & Silent Auction 2017

Sat., March 4, at CST, 3085 West 116thStreet, Carmel Indiana, 46032. Doors openat 7:30 p.m. See the Bling, Buy a ticket forthe Raffle, Hear the dice roll and the cardsshuffle. Bid on your favorite items, Tastethe treats, Don’t miss out on the fun! CallCST Office at 317-733-2169 to order tickets(see ad paage IN 5).

Chabad Mini Chef’s classBoy and girls age 5–10 can experience

the joy of kosher cooking with NancyLandman. Sundays from 1–2:30 p.m.March 5, April 2, May 7, and June 4, atChabad Center for Jewish Life, 2640 West96th St., Carmel. Parents are welcome tostay, cook and nosh. $10 per class. Formore info call 317-698-6724 or registeronline at chabadindiana.org/minichefs.

An Evening with David GrossmanSet aside Mon., March 6 at 5:30 p.m., in

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Heart, Health and Soul: Nourishing Jewishidentify through Israel,music, and food

H adassah, the Women’s Zionis tOrganization of American, in conjunctionwith the Indianapolis JCC and the Bureauof Jewish Education, is hosting Heart,Health and Soul: Nourishing Jewish Identifythrough Israel, Music and Food on Sun.,March 26 at the Arthur M. Glick JCC.

“We are inviting the entire JewishCommunity of Indianapolis to join us in a day of programming,” said BrendaFreedman, president of GreaterIndianapolis Hadassah. “Participants canchoose to attend any or all of the threesessions offered throughout the day.”

The day begins at 9:30 a.m. with a session titled “How to Nourish a LifelongRelationship with Israel.” Facilitated byRabbi Paula Jayne Winnig, the executivedirector of the BJE, this interactive program will feature three Indianapolisarea women who are actively engagedwith Israel. The panelist, Naomi Farahan,Carmel, Ind., Deanna Van Lue, Fishers,Ind. and Elaine Giglio, Lansing, Ill., willshare how they developed their passionfor Israel. Rabbi Winning will encourageparticipants to think about their own relationship with Israel and how to sharethat with their children and grandchildren.The program is free of charge.

Greater Indianapolis Hadassah willhold its Annual Donor and VolunteerRecognition Luncheon at 11:30 a.m.The program, “Music Therapy – Soothingthe Soul”, will feature Ann Hannan, thedirector of the Riley Cheer Guild andMusic Therapy Program at the RileyHospital for Children at IU Health. Annwill share stories of the healing propertiesof music in a pediatric hospital setting andhow music facilities compassionate multi-cultural care. The luncheon, catered byMaarten Van Eijk, is $36 and registration isrequired. Dietary laws will be observed.

The third program,“Have a Heart HeathyPassover,” will begin at 2 p.m. Developedwith the Health and Wellness Departmentof the Indianapolis JCC and the BJE, theprogram will explore the 10 “plagues” ofPassover cooking and participants willsample a variety of heart healthy Passoverdishes, including some Israeli favorites.The program will feature local personaltrainer, Jaqueline Goldstein, who willshare how she has adapted traditionalholiday recipes for her family. Accordingto Goldstein, mother of two young children,“Our health is the foundation ofeverything we do. The better our health,the better we will be for our family and

On January 27, 2017, members ofCongregation Beth Shalom dedicated anew Torah with a unique Indiana historyand a special link to February 2, a nationalday devoted to honoring the FourChaplains.

The Torah was gifted to Beth Shalom bySinai Temple of Marion, Indiana. SinaiTemple opened in 1937 with 500 ReformJewish members. Today, nearly 80 yearslater,Temple Sinai has closed and gifted itsprecious Torah to Indianapolis’ newestReform congregation.

Rabbi Alexander D. Goode, who servedSinai Temple as student rabbi from 1936 to1937, died tragically in icy waters on theUSAT Dorchester, when it was torpedoedby a German U-boat. Rabbi Goode wasposthumously awarded the Purple Heartand Distinguished Service Cross for saving hundreds of men’s lives. Hebecame famous as one of the brave FourChaplains who perished after giving uptheir own life jackets so the lives of otheryoung men could be spared.

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(L-R) Rabbi Stanley Halpern, PresidentKaren Friedman, and Jerry Lande workedwith the Marion congregation to acceptthe generous gift of their Torah.

Congregation BethShalom receives Torahfrom Marion, Indiana

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our community.” Registration is requiredand a $10 donation would be appreciated.Dietary laws will be observed.

To register for the luncheon or Heart HealthyPassover programs send an e-mail [email protected] or call (317) 475-4278.

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organizationof America, Inc., is a volunteer organizationthat inspires a passion for and commitmentto its partnership with the land and people of Israel. It enhances the health of peopleworldwide through its support of medicalcare and research at the Hadassah MedicalOrganization in Jerusalem. Hadassah


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Nili Gingold-Altchek has a passion forhelping those coping with emotional scarsfrom trauma and she also loves takingphotos. She is the wife of Rabbi DavidGingold-Altchek who leads Etz ChaimSephardic Congregation.

The couple came to Indianapolis lessthan a year ago from Fort Steward, Ga.Previously they served at Fort Riley,Kansas, and before that in Kobe, Japan.They originally met in Israel where Davidtaught in yeshivas and was a rabbi in Tel Aviv.

Nili’s passion to help trauma survivorsdeveloped when her husband was anarmy chaplain. She says that some of thesoldiers under his care would come to talk to him for counseling. Frequently shewas there when they came and sometimesthey, especially the women, wanted to alsotalk to her.

What she heard is that many of themhad been ravaged by experiences duringfighting in wars and simply the challengesof serving in the army. One of the mostfrequent challenges was shame and guiltcaused from sexual abuse which left thesoldiers feeling broken and depressed.

One of the problems these people hadwas being afraid to get help, especially inthe army where the situation carries a lotof stigma. One of those she spoke to wasan officer who had fought in Afghanistan.She was afraid if she told anyone abouthow she was feeling they might demoteher. Nili also said that once the other soldiers heard someone was abused ordepressed, many would go out of their wayto avoid him or her, as if that was contagious.

Another pet peeve of Nili’s is that whenthese soldiers go to their doctors to betreated for the side effects caused by thetrauma such as headaches, nightmaresand insomnia, the doctors gave them prescriptions to treat the symptoms butnothing is done to help the soldiers toovercome the cause of the symptoms.She said suicides have resulted from thissituation. She believes that it is possiblefor a person to heal from the trauma andone possible way to do this would be goingto therapy and talking about it, but shesaid abused people are reluctant to do so.

“I have a talent for photography,” shesaid.“When I saw this problem, I tried tofigure out how to use my talent. When youask people to come to a speech aboutdepression no one wants to come,but when you ask them to come to anexhibition, this is not scary for them. It is acomfortable setting. When people look atthe art it can bring back memories andpeople are more likely to discuss their

problems,”she added.Nili said what she also hopes will

happen with her art is that others withoutthese issues will see the art and this will at least make them aware of the situationand start a conversation about it.Hopefully that will help those withouttrauma better understand what survivorsof assault are going through. Then perhaps there will be less judgment,more empathy and more help available tothe survivors.

See Nili’s full exhibit “Art of Anxiety” atStarbucks near the southeast corner of86th & Ditch. Nili is hoping her next artexhibit will be in Broad Ripple. Check out

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the organization Nili founded in supportof Jewish female service members, BizchutNashim at www.bnusa.org and onFacebook at www.facebook.com/bizchutnashim.nashim. She and her husband are the proud parents of two adorabledaughters. She can be reached [email protected]. AA

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Michael Voskoboynik (presenting insmall photos at right), technology coordi-nator at Hasten Hebrew Academy ofIndianapolis, was invited to teach at The International School for HolocaustStudies of Yad Vashem (top right) globalconference in Jerusalem Dec. 26-29, 2016.The conference was titled,“The Shoah andJewish Identity – Challenges in JewishEducation”.

The conference addressed the challengesof teaching the Shoah to different agegroups, the impact of the Shoah on Jewishidentity, antisemitism and more – in orderto create a vision that will ensure the legacyof the Shoah for future generations.Voskoboynik’s topic was “Using technology– unique programs in the Jewish world toensure the legacy of the Shoah.”

Over 200 Jewish day school principalsand educators from more than 30 countries came together for this four dayconference. This is the largest and mostprestigious gathering of Jewish educators.

The conference featured many renownedspeakers, testimonials from Holocaustsurvivors, and educator workshops forelementary through high school grades.Mr.Voskoboynik was one of the presentersof these workshops that highlighted themultidisciplinary approaches to teachingabout the Holocaust through art, films,and technology.

His presentation was based on HHAI’sMiddle School students’ “Family Tree”and “Virtual Trip to the Eastern Europe”projects. He also demonstrated some ofthe latest techniques, such as VirtualReality (with Google Cardboards) andAugmented Reality (Aurasma App).Everyone was very impressed by theHHAI students’ use of these and othertechniques in their projects.

To further compliment his workshops,Mr. Voskoboynik visited the RambamSchool, HHAI’s partner school in Akko(through PartnershipTogether WesternGalilee), where he spent some time in aclassroom demonstrating the app GoogleStreet View, which allows the student toaccess a 360° street view of almost anylocation and create their own photosperes.

The Rambam School also received from HHAI four virtual reality GoogleCardboard viewers that students used toassemble and create their own virtual reality scenes. Mr. Voskoboynik also gave a lecture at the Western Galilee college inAkko for local Technology Coordinatorson using various tech tools in classroominstruction.

HHAI teacher at Yad Vashem global conference in Jerusalem

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and be loved by those we leave behind.But there is something else that I know

to be true. That when you love, you willhave loss. And the deeper the love, thedeeper the loss. There is no way around itbut that can never stop us from loving, norshould it.

As humans, we accept that the naturalcycle of life goes from birth through life todeath. As Jews, we are fortunate to have a

JewishEducatorBY AMY HIRSHBERG LEDERMAN

What’s love got to do with it?

In 1984, after a stalled career and anabusive marriage, Tina Turner wrote hercome back smash hit “What’s Love Got toDo with It?”The song is actually an anti-love rant, praising carnal love without anyemotional attachment. In a gut wrenchingvoice,Tina belts out these words: that love isnothing more than a “second-hand emo-tion”and “a sweet old fashioned notion.”

As much as I loved dancing to this songback in the 1980s while singing the chorusfull-on with my friends, I never agreedwith Tina’s concept of love. Now, almost35 years after she won the Grammy forrecord of the year, I would like to offer myown version of the song.

So, what’s love got to do with it? In my book, pretty much EVERYTHING.Love is what makes us who we are. It is

at the core of the story we tell others aboutourselves. It is the foundation of our iden-tity and the currency by which our conceptof self worth is evaluated.

I am what I love. I am that I love. I am becauseI love. I struggle with love and being loved.

Love holds us, binds us, controls us,liberates us, pulls at us until we can’tresist. Love is a connector, no matter howwe define love or celebrate it. Whether it’sthe love between a parent and child, aman and woman, a couple of the same sexor any other combination of life forces thatare drawn together with a need to createmeaning, intimacy and understanding,love has everything to do with it.

Life has taught me many lessons aboutlove and I believe this much is true: Wearen’t the things we possess, the careers orprofessions we engage in, or the successesor failings we encounter. We aren’t ourmistakes or regrets, our best accomplish-ments or the moments of guilt, shame orrage we have endured.

We are, for as long as we walk throughlife, a reflection of the love we give andreceive. A mother’s love for her child isreflected in her baby’s eyes; a man’s lovefor his partner is reflected through a tender touch in passing. Love breaksthrough the toughest barriers to enable usto experience our highest potential – togive and receive love.

And it is through the people we loveand the values we cherish and live by, thatwe continue to live on after we are gone

(see Lederman, page IN 19)


2017 NCJW ScholarshipsThe following are brief overviews of

each scholarship offered by the NationalCouncil of Jewish Women, IndianapolisSection.

Francis E. Mazur Scholarships areawarded to high-school seniors planningto attend an accredited Indiana college or university as a full-time student. Menand women of any religious affiliation may apply.

New American Scholarships areawarded to: A) high school seniors whohave arrived in the United States withinthe last four years and plan to attend anaccredited Indiana college or university ona part- or full-time basis. Men and womenof any religious affiliation may apply.

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Judith B. Lichtenberg Single ParentScholarships are awarded to adults whocare for dependents and are returning toschool for post-high school certificates,associate or bachelor degrees in order to better support themselves and theirfamilies. Men and women of any religiousaffiliation may apply.

Jewish Student Scholarships areawarded to high-school seniors who areJewish and plan to attend an accreditedcollege or university as a full-time student.

Mary Fink Merit Scholarship isawarded to one high-school senior who isJewish and plans to attend an accreditedcollege or university as a full-time student.

Each application offers a full description,including the eligibility requirements forthat specific scholarship. Candidate mustsubmit complete applications, with allmaterials as requested, as we are unable toprocess incomplete submissions. For moreinformation please email [email protected] or contact the NCJWScholarship Committee Chair, Lori Mossat 317-691-4400. AA

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ObituariesMrs. Cyrelle Simon, 80, died Sept.

7, 2016 in HadassahMedical Center inJerusalem. Born and raisedin Elizabeth, N.J., as ateenager the formerCyrelle Ovsiew was activeas a Jewish and Zionistyouth leader, teaching Hebrew, Jewishmusic, Israeli dance and more. (Theseinterests reflected her mother’s influence,who picked up the Zionist “bug” in heryouth in Ukraine at the turn of the lastcentury.) In 1955, at the age of 19, shespent an unforgettable summer in Israelwith a group of Zionist youth leaders fromthe USA. This experience was to cementher lifelong love for Israel and dedicationto its people.

In 1956 she married Edward Simon, andthe young couple moved to Pasadena,Calif., where Edward earned his PhD inBiology from Caltech. In 1960 they movedto Lafayette, Ind., where Edward took up ateaching and research appointment atPurdue University, where they would stayfor the next 46 years. During her years inLafayette (in addition to earning her MAin English Literature from Purdue),Cyrelle filled nearly every existing com-munal leadership role, as well as severalwhich had not existed previously. From1986–1995 she also wrote a regular column in this newspaper, titled “LafayetteChit-Chat”.

An allied love of Cyrelle’s, in addition toJudaism and Israel, was music. She playedthe French horn (in a marching band inher younger years), recorder, piano (whichshe also taught for many years) and keyboard. In the last of these roles shefounded the popular ensemble known asthe Lafayette Klezmorim, who playedJewish and other gigs in a surprising arrayof venues throughout Indiana.

Perhaps most remarkable of all, and asource of irrepressible pride to Cyrelle and

computer programmer retired from NavalAvionics. She was a member of theIndianapolis Hebrew Congregation.Marge was preceded in death by her husband Benedict Newman Klein. She issurvived by her daughters Jackye Abbott,Pamela (Phillip) Ungar, grandchildren Lori Lynn Abbott, Beth Ann Abbott, EricUngar, Bryan Ungar.

Memorial services will be held at a laterdate. Services entrusted to Feeney-HornakShadeland Mortuary.Tributes may be madeat www.feeneyhornakshadeland.com.

Ivan M. Chalfie, 85,a lifelong resident ofIndianapolis, died Dec. 24,2016. He was born Oct. 16,1931 to Herman andHelen (Ciener) Chalfie. Hegraduated from ShortridgeHigh School and Indiana University. Hewas an alumnus of Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity, Sigma Zeta.

Mr. Chalfie began swimming competi-tively as a teen, helping him overcome the effects of rheumatic fever, which hecontracted as a child. He swam for IndianaUniversity and made Scholastic AllAmerican his freshman year. In addition,he was an alternate to the 1948 OlympicTeam. He competed for the Jordan YMCAmasters’ swim team, Indy SwimFit, from1979 to 2012, winning national titles.He was presented with the EmeritusAward from Greater Indianapolis MastersSwimming in 2011. Mr. Chalfie served inthe Korean War from 1953 to 1955.

As principal of Ivan M. Chalfie &Associates for 42 years, he was a successfulreal estate broker and developer, instru-mental in the retail development of theCastleton area.

An active community volunteer, Mr.Chalfie served on the board of directors ofJewish Family and Children’s Services,Jordan YMCA, Metro YMCA of GreaterIndianapolis, Jewish Community Center,Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation,Jewish Welfare Federation, National YoungLeadership Cabinet, District AquaticCommittee for Boy Scouts, BroadmoorCountry Club and B’nai B’rith BowlingAssociation. He was the recipient of theYMCA’s James L. Kittle, Sr. LifetimeAchievement Award in 2010, the highesthonor bestowed upon a volunteer.

Annually since 1980, Jewish Family and Children’s Services and the JewishCommunity Center have presented theIvan M. Chalfie Award for DistinguishedService to a deserving individual for his orher contribution to the Jewish family andservice to the Indianapolis community.

In addition to swimming, Mr. Chalfieenjoyed playing duplicate bridge, bowling,

Edward, was the fact that they raised fourchildren – two sons and two daughters –all of whom absorbed and soon radiatedtheir parents’ Jewish commitments. Thetwo boys (Rashi and Hillel) are rabbis andthe two girls (Shira and Ronit) are marriedto rabbis.

A friend of Cyrelle’s, Dr. Muriel Harris,writes: Cyrelle was the major force forJudaism and for Yiddishkeit in our shul andcommunity. She contributed immensely byher leadership and love of what she so firmlybelieved in that it’s difficult to list all thatshe initiated and worked on during her yearsin West Lafayette. She repeatedly took on thework of being the president of our Sons ofAbraham Synagogue’s Sisterhood and thelocal Hadassah chapter; she was a Hebrewteacher for younger children and the teacherof the shul’s pre-school and Israeli danceclasses. In addition, she led and energizedour Chumash study group; was a performerin the klezmer band; and always – always –the provider of music, ruach, and songs inour shul.

After her husband’s passing in 2006,Cyrelle, at age 71, soon made her plans tofinally “live the dream”of Aliyah to Israel.She moved to the Bayit VeGan section of Jerusalem, a religious neighborhoodwhere she and Ed and the children hadlived 35 years earlier when he was on sabbatical at Hebrew University. (In fact,Ronit was born there, on the eve of theYom Kippur War.)

To keep in touch with her many friendsfrom West Lafayette and elsewhere,Cyrelle wrote regular delightful “slice oflife” accounts of her experiences andobservations living in Israel after 50 yearsof academia in the USA, mostly in a smallMidwestern university town. Some of her “Letters from Jerusalem”were adaptedfor publication in this paper. Many werecollected in a charming book calledWelcome to Jerusalem: Adventures of aNewcomer (www.amazon.co.uk/Welcome-Jerusalem-Adventures-Cyrelle-Simon-x/dp/0692215883).

Cyrelle is survived by her daughters,Shira Pollack of Benei Berak, Israel andRonit Comrov of Milwaukee; and hersons, Rabbi Rashi Simon and Rabbi HillelSimon, both in London; 23 grandchildrenand seven great-grandchildren. She wasburied next to her husband in the HarHaMenuchot cemetery in Jerusalem. Amemorial service was held in WestLafayette Oct. 9 and in Jerusalem on Nov.7, 2016.

Marguerite “Marge”Klein, 98, passed awayon Dec. 10, 2016. She wasborn in Indianapolis onJune 19, 1918 to Fred andMable Sommer. She was a (see Obituaries, page IN 17)

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Joseph and Michelle Hasten on theirwedding Jan. 22, 2017 in New York.Joseph’s parents Bernard and LaurieHasten, grandparents Simona and HartHasten along with their family from Israeland the U.S. attended.

Rabbi Dr. Tomer and Yael Noffbecame proud parents of a son, AryehShlomo Noff, born in Indianapolis onJan. 23, 2017. The baby has two olderbrothers, Yehuda and Azriel, and anolder sister, Shayna.

Silvia DeCastro whowas honored as Volunteerof the Year by Etz ChaimDeborah Sisterhoodthrough The Jack andRuth Ellen Nassberg Award forVolunteer Recognition. This is the fourthyear this award has been given. The firstthree to receive it were Rakhel Farahan,Scott Nahmias, and Michael Rose. Silviawas chosen for her tireless work on thebake sale, Oneg Shabbats, and her helpwith congregants in need of caregivingand rides to and from synagogue. (Seepage IN 19 for details of Nassberg Award.)

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Winners of the 2017 Hasten HebrewAcademy Spelling Bee: 1st place – 5thgrader Brook Fridell; 2nd place – 6thgrader Simmon Schusterman; and 3rdplace – 6th grader Gabe Kenyon.

Ira Jaffee, MSW, whowill retire after more than33 years as CEO of theIndianapolis JCC. BoardChair Keith Pitzele saidthat a search committeehas been formed with asuccessor expected to be named beforeJaffee retires in mid-June. Editor’s note. Ihave been to several different JCC’s acrossthe country, and this one is the nicest. AA

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The Jewish Federationof Greater Indianapolis isexcited to announce theengagement of a demo-graphic researcher to con-duct a Jewish CommunityStudy in April of 2017.Although we are interested in finding outhow many Jewish families are located inGreater Indianapolis, our other mainobjective is to learn more about all of youin order to strategically think about ourcommunity programming and planningneeds for the future. We are enthusiasticabout this opportunity to find out moreabout the people whom the Federation, itsagencies, synagogues and other organiza-tions serve and how we can all connectbetter and strengthen our community.

Upon recommendation from the demo-graphic study committee the Board ofDirectors selected Ira Sheskin, Ph.D., andDavid Dutwin, Ph.D., as the demographicresearchers we will be partnering with for this study. In order to most accuratelyrepresent the population, the survey company will obtain their 600 phoneinterviews from sampling the Jewishorganizations, Random Digit Dialing fromboth landline and cell phones, and samplingfrom a list of distinctive Jewish names.

The study will cover the basic demo-graphics such as age, geography, gender,presence of children, educational level,and income. It will also have questionsabout Jewish connections like organiza-tional membership, attitudes towards theJewish community and Jewish education,synagogue affiliation, connection to Israel,and social and human service needs.

In the fall of 2017 we will have a published report displaying the results of the survey. If you have any questions or want to learn more please feel free tocall me, the coordinator at the JewishFederation, Sheila Yuckman (317) 715-9273 or email [email protected]. AA

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Mr. Chalfie was predeceased by his wifeof 26 years, Nancy Chalfie, and a daughter,Deborah Irwin. He is survived by six children: Deborah Chalfie, David Chalfie,Denise Kolts, Diana Scheid, Barry Chalfie,and Daniel Chalfie; five grandchildren:Coriandra Conder, Jason Kolts, RyanScheid, Kyle Scheid and Alyssa Scheid;and two great-grandchildren: June Conderand Emerson Scheid.

The family held a private graveside service. Contributions may be made to the Michael O. Koch Chair in UrologyFund at the Indiana University School ofMedicine, Riley Hospital for Children, andthe Jewish Community Center.

Carl Ambery, 88, passed away inIndianapolis on Jan. 1, 2017. Carl wasborn in Brooklyn March 5, 1928. Aftermoving around the country for a numberof years, Carl and his family settled inIndianapolis in 1973. He had a life-longcareer in the furniture business and retiredfrom L. Fish Furniture after many years.He was preceded in death by his loving wifeof 55 years, Sandy Ambery. He is survivedby his children Mindy Ambery, Jan Ambery,Dale and Ken Langhans, and his grand-children Zachary and Allison Langhans.

Funeral services were held Jan. 5, atAaron Ruben Nelson Funeral Home inZionsville. Memorial donations may begiven to the American Heart Associationor the charity of your choice. To leave amessage of condolence for the familyplease visit www.arnmortuary.com

Carole Caplin Prater, 74, of PalmSprings, Calif., and for-merly of Indianapolispassed away peacefully inher sleep on New Year’sEve at hospice in PalmDesert, Calif., of kidneyfailure. Carole was thedaughter of the late Itzy and MildredCaplin. She was born in Toledo, Ohio onAug. 12, 1942 while Dr. Caplin was servingin World War ll in North Africa and Italy.

Carole graduated from North CentralHigh School, attended Indiana Universityand moved to New York where sheworked for Revlon in their advertisingdepartment. She also worked as a model.After some years she returned toIndianapolis, where she worked at OrchardSchool and various Jewish organizations.

Eventually Carole moved to PalmSprings, where she met and married FredC. Prater who preceded her in death.Carole is survived by her beloved sister,

Jo Ann “Jo Jo” Caplin. A private gravesideservice was held in Beth-El Zedeck North Cemetery.

Molly Edith Roth Levin, 100,formerly of Indianapolis, passed awaypeacefully with her family by her side inHollywood, Fla., where she had lived forthe past 45 years.

Molly was born Oct. 21, 1916, inIndianapolis to Samuel and Lena(Hornstein) Bluestein and was a graduateof Shortridge High School.

A longtime member of CongregationBeth-El Zedeck and its Sisterhood, Mollywas also active with Hadassah and varioushospital guilds as a volunteer.

She is survived by her beloved family;her daughter, Cheryl (Samuel) Weiss;grandchildren, Jason (Laura) Weiss andNikki (James) Brown; great grandchildren,Brandon, Ethan, Tyler, Jimmy, Bailey, Blakeand Beckett; many cousins, nieces andnephews and her devoted caregiver,Barbara Isaacs. Molly was preceded indeath by her husbands, Samuel J. Rothand Jack Levin; and son, Jack Roth. Mollywill be deeply missed all who knew andloved her.

Funeral services were held Jan. 10, 2017at ARN Funeral & Cremation Services.

Memorial contributions may be made toSt. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital,www.stjude.org or to Hospice by the SeaTrustbridge, www.floridahospice.org.

Milton E. Goldstein, 90, passedaway Jan. 5, 2017. He was born inIndianapolis on Jan. 6, 1926 to Jacob andEthel Goldstein. Milton was a graduate ofManuel High School and attended ButlerUniversity. He served his country in theUnited States Army. Later, he opened hisown company, Budget Floor Covering,which he ran for over 30 years, retiring in 1991. Milton was a member ofCongregation B’nai Torah and was a 50year member of B’nai B’rith.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years,Helen Frankovitz Goldstein; daughters,Jerri Williamson, Gail (Bruce) Meier, andAngela (Robert) Swinton; stepsons, CharlesBorinstein and Rabbi Shlomo Borinstein;stepdaughter, Rochelle Borinstein; 13grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Jan. 6, atA.R.N. Funeral & Cremation Services.Burial followed in B’nai Torah Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made toCongregation B’nai Torah or HooverwoodNursing Home.

Thomas Mantel Richardson, 22passed away Jan. 5, 2017. Thomas was anartist and musician who loved animals,the outdoors and above all, his friends and family.

He is survived by his mother, EmilyMantel; grandparents, Thomas and FloMary Mantel and Vicki Johnson; aunts,Wendy (Daniel) Mantel Garbowit andDawn Maurer; and uncle, Craig Boesen.Thomas was preceded in death by hisfather, Todd Richardson; and paternalgrandfather, Thomas L. Richardson.

A memorial service was held Jan. 9 at Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation.Memorial contributions may be made to the Indianapolis Humane Society.

Sidney (Sid) Tuchman, 92, passedaway peacefully at his San Francisco homeon Jan. 7, 2017. He wasborn July 28, 1924 andlived in Indianapolis until1988 when he and his wifeCharlene began splittingtheir time between hereand San Francisco.

Erudite and witty, Sid was a true sweet-heart who will long be remembered forsimply being a remarkable, one-of-a kindman. He made each and every person hemet feel special because he knew how tolisten and to connect from the heart. Hedressed with great flair and in only thefinest clothes. He loved to gather friendsand family around his Steinway grandpiano to play and sing Broadway showtunes. With an infectious smile everyday ofhis life, it felt great just to be around him.

Sid grew up in a home with his parents,who emigrated from Poland in the early1900s, and four siblings. As the youngest,he was his mother’s favorite – or so hethought. His favorite childhood memory isof his mother waiting for him every singleday on the front stoop of their home as hereturned from school.

During World War II, Sid served in theUnited States Army. After receiving specialized training, he was assigned tothe signal corps as a cryptologist in Oahu,Hawaii. His chief responsibility was totranslate and break secret enemy codes.

Sid met his wife, Charlene, on a blinddate one Saturday, and they were engageda week later. This past May, they celebrated61 years of happiness together and raisedthree children each of whom are happilymarried and together gave him andCharlene seven grandchildren. He lovedto vacation with his entire clan and partic-ularly enjoyed the Tuchman FamilyOlympics when grandparents, parents,and grandchildren separated into teams tocompete in various games.

Although Sid felt his greatest accom-plishment was his family, he also was aproud businessman. He built TuchmanCleaners from his father’s one-room tailorshop into one of the largest cleaningorganizations in America with 35 operating

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plants and stores, an industrial uniformplant, and a suede and leather service covering five states. When TuchmanCleaners was sold in 1982, it had becomea household name in Indianapolis.

While in business, Sid loved helping,mentoring and making an impact on others’ lives. He helped his employees invarious ways whether putting their children through college or assisting withhouse down payments, or supportingthem in times of need. And he made it apoint to know all of the families of hisemployees and even calling their childrenby name.

After he sold Tuchman Cleaners, insteadof retiring, he founded Tuchman TrainingSystems, a consultancy that mentoredsmall businesses across the United States.In 2011, he accepted the highest honor givenby the Drycleaning & Laundry Institute –the “Diamond Achievement Award.”

He volunteered his time and monetarilysupported many organizations through-out his lifetime. He was president of theIndianapolis Hebrew Congregation (IHC)and vice-president of the Better BusinessBureau and the Jewish CommunityFederation. Sid served on many boardsincluding the YMCA, Girl Scouts ofAmerica, Salvation Army, the JohnsonGroup Inc., Jewish Vocational Services ofSan Francisco, the Borns Jewish StudiesProgram at Indiana University, and others.Sid Tuchman and his wife were the recipi-ents of the Spirit of Life Award, presentedto them by the City of Hope, and they launched the Sid and CharleneCampership Fund through the SanFrancisco Jewish Community Foundation.

He is survived by his wife, Charlene, andfamily: Mitch Tuchman and his wife Darenand their children Jack, Leo, and Lucy ofMenlo Park, Calif.; Ellen TuchmanRothmann and her husband John andtheir children Samuel and Joel of SanFrancisco; and Kathy Tuchman Glass andher husband, Mike, and their childrenMarshall and Kimmie of Woodside, Calif.

A memorial celebratory service willbe held at IHC on Sun., June 11, 2017 at 2 p.m., followed by a reception. All arewelcome! The family needs a count to plan accordingly, so please RSVP to [email protected].

The family requests that memorialdonations be made to the IHCFoundation, 6501 N. Meridian St.,Indianapolis, IN 46260, which Sid had theforesight to begin in 1976 during histenure as President.

Morton B. Koor, 95, passed awaypeacefully Jan. 14, 2017. He was born

Aug. 9, 1921 to Harry and Nettie Koor andraised on the north side ofIndianapolis. He graduatedfrom Shortridge HighSchool in 1939. He graduated from IndianaUniversity, but studied at colleges acrossthe country as he served in the U.S. ArmySignal Corps as a radio communications(Morse Code) Corporal in WWII. This ledhim to be a founder of the Jewish WarVeterans in Indianapolis.

He was a lifetime member ofCongregation Beth-El Zedeck. He was ajournalist and entrepreneur, buying FloydE. White in the 1950’s and selling men’sgifts and accessories to men’s stores acrossthe Midwest for most of his life. He was an active member of the Men’s ApparelClub of Indiana.

Mort is survived by his brother, Stanley(Nina) Koor of New York City; family,Carol Cohen; daughter, Ellen (Larry)Coan; son, Matt (Diane) Cohen; andgrandchildren, Emily, Elizabeth, Rebeccaand Lawrence Coan, and Zach, Hannahand Luke Cohen. He will be missed bymany people that he charmed as he livedin Indianapolis for 95 years.

Funeral Services were held at A.R.N.Funeral & Cremation Services on Jan.22. In lieu of flowers, donations in hishonor may be made to CongregationBeth-El Zedeck or St.Vincent Hospice.

Florence B. Leshnover, 92, ofIndianapolis, and a former resident ofNew Jersey, passed away on Jan. 17, 2017.Florence was born in Brooklyn on March30, 1924 to Kessel and Mary Bonowitz.She was the beloved wife of the lateSamuel Leshnover.

Survivors include her three children,Bennett (Kathryn) Leshnover of OrangePark, Fla., Sally (Jeffrey) Seidenstein ofIndianapolis, and Leonard (Randy)Leshnover of Carmel, Ind. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, June,Megan, John, Helena and Sarah Leshnover,Michael (Lauren) Seidenstein, and Amy(Bryan) Sigman. Florence was also theproud great-grandmother of Ella and Jack Seidenstein.

Florence was a member of IndianapolisHebrew Congregation, and was a LifeMember of Hadassah. While active inHadassah, she served as a Vice Presidentof the Southern New Jersey region. Shewas the long-time Chief Bookkeeper ofthe Keystone Camera Corporation inClifton, N.J.

Local arrangements were handled bythe Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary.Graveside services were held Jan. 20, atBeth El Cemetery in Paramus, N.J.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be

made in Florence’s memory to theHooverwood Nursing Home Guild, 7001Hoover Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260 orthe charity of your choice.

Gertrude Tauf Lowenstein, 98,died 23 Jan. 23, 2017 in Indianapolis. Shewas born on May 10, 1918 in Chicagowhere she was a life-long resident. Mrs.Lowenstein is survived by Cantor Janice L.Roger (daughter) and Brandon Roger,David Alan Lowenstein (son), EddieRoger and Miles Roger (grandchildren),six nieces, as well as great-nieces andnephews. Mrs. Lowenstein was the widowof Herbert Lowenstein.

Mrs. Lowenstein grew up Chicago,graduated from Tuley High School, andretired as an administrative assistant withQuaker Oats Company. She served in theUnited States Women Army Corps duringWorld War II and was an active member ofthe Jewish War Veterans.

Throughout her life, she was an activevolunteer in philanthropic, religious, andcivic organizations including Lake ShoreSchool, Temple Menorah, and TheMelodians. She loved working with smallchildren, reading, singing, and studyingYiddish.

Funeral services took place at ARNMortuary on Jan. 25; burial was inChicago. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cantor Janice L. RogerMusic Fund c/o Indianapolis HebrewCongregation.

Robert Marshall Peck, 77, passedaway in Indianapolis on January 27, 2017.Bob was born in Milwaukee on Aug. 16,1939 to Egon and Rose Peck. He graduatedfrom Washington High School, attendedUniversity of Wisconsin and was a 1966graduate of University of Arizona.

Bob was devoted to his family and willbe deeply missed. He is survived by hiswife, Carole; daughter, Michelle (Stuart)Lipofsky of Carmel, Ind., and four grand-children, Rachel, Hannah, Ava and Ellie.

Graveside services were held on Feb. 1,in Spring Hill Cemetery with Rabbi NoahCherkoff officiating. Memorial contribu-tions may be made to Chabad Lubavitchof Indiana, www.chabadindiana.org.Indiana arrangements by ARN Funeral &Cremation Services; arrangements inWisconsin by Goodman-BensmanFuneral Home.

Sonya Gayle Freed Silverman, 93,passed away Feb. 6, 2017, at Hooverwoodwith her family by her side. She was thedaughter of Battie and Frances Freed, bornin Nashville, Tenn., on May 5, 1923. Shewas a graduate of Peabody TeachersCollege and then taught elementary


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school in Highland, Ind., for many years.She was a member of Temple Beth-El inMunster, Ind., and Temple Beth-El in St.Petersburg, Fla., and a long time memberof B’nai B’rith Women.

Survivors include her daughters, Joan(Gary) Simon of Covington, La., and Rita(Keith) Pitzele of Carmel, Ind.; 4 grand-children, Deborah Claros, Adam Pitzele,Aaron Pitzele, Jordan Tauber; and 9 great-grandchildren. Her husband AlvinSilverman preceded her in death in 1986.Memorial contributions may be made to the Al Silverman Fund at Temple Beth-El of Munster or Hooverwood.Arrangements entrusted to Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary. Gravesideservices will be held in Nashville. AA

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The Jack and Ruth Ellen NassbergAward for Volunteer RecognitionThis award was established in 2012 by

Ruth Ellen Nassberg, in memory of herhusband of 55 years, Jack Nassberg. [Theyare the parents of Michele Boukai.]

Ruth Ellen and Jack were immigrantsto this country, survivors of World War IIand the Holocaust, arriving with thedetermination and spirit to rebuild theirlives. In that they succeeded creating afamily, a home, raising two children andbuilding a thriving business. But alongthe way, and never far from their core,was a belief in the importance of volun-teerism, the need and the passion togive of themselves to the communitiesthat gave to them.

Jack was born in the Galicia region ofthe Austrian Empire, in the tumultuousearly days of World War I. Growing up ina shtetl, typical of the small Jewish villages common throughout EasternEurope in that era, the sense of commu-nity and mutual support greatly influ-enced his childhood. Whether becauseof the sad realities of the oppression ofthe times, or the shared traditions thatkept his people intact for generations,Jack miraculously survived two worldwars determined to devote part of himself to the well-being of others.

Ruth Ellen was born in Cologne,Germany, just as the Great Depressionwas beginning to take hold in Europe.Growing up in this flourishing city onthe Rhine River, her childhood wasshattered by Kristallnacht, the destruc-tion of Jewish-owned shops and build-ings throughout the country. Fleeingwith her family to the Netherlands, shecould not ultimately escape the advanceof the Nazis. Most of her teenage yearswere spent in concentration camps,eventually destined for the infamousAuschwitz. She was one of just a fewthousand that survived there. Of all theways that horrific experience influencedthe rest of her life, none was more profound than her experience of howcollective responsibility allowed a devastated community to endure.

Jack and Ruth Ellen moved toIndianapolis in 2005, to be close to theirdaughter Michele at a time of Jack’sfailing health. Jack passed away threeyears later, but only after having beenembraced by the love and caring of theEtz Chaim Sephardic Congregation andHooverwood communities, staff andvolunteers alike.

It is in celebration of their lives, and inrecognition of [the volunteer’s] owndevotion to our community and to thosearound [him or her], that this award isgratefully presented. AA

Mike and Sylvia Blain and their son, David, and daughter-in-law, Susan, visit with RabbiRonald and Rachel Gray (formerly of B’nai Torah) in Lakewood, NJ this past Chanukah.

treasure chest of rituals at our disposal to help us celebrate birth, praise life andmourn death.

When it comes to Jewish mourning rituals, Judaism offers both comfort andwisdom in the many ways it acknowledgesthat while people die, our love for themdoes not. The seven days of Shivah, the 30days of Shiloshim, the 11 months before theunveiling and the ongoing commandmentto say Kaddish for a deceased parent orfamily member are but a few of the waysthat we are able to keep our loved onesclose to our hearts.

Tina Turner may have won a Grammyfor her song in 1985, but she missed theboat when it comes to what love really is. Because love is not “a second hand emotion or an old fashioned notion”; it isthe source of our greatest potential in lifeand what endures long after we are gone.

Amy Hirshberg Lederman is an author,Jewish educator, public speaker and attorneywho lives in Tucson. Her columns in the AJPhave won awards from the American JewishPress Association, the Arizona NewspapersAssociation and the Arizona Press Club forexcellence in commentary. Visit her website atamyhirshberglederman.com. AA


After a bit of touring and meeting upwith family, Mr. Voskoboynik took a beautiful 360° photo of the Kotel andWestern Wall Plaza to share with hisHHAI students. Go to: tinyurl.com/kotel360to see this awesome photo! AA

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INDIANAPOLIS, INPERMIT NO. 1321This newest art project by local artist

Joani Rothenberg and her Israeli cousin,artist Yael Buxbaum, is titled “Heart &Soul: A Mosaic Project.” They began workon this brightly-colored four-paneledmosaic more than a year ago with a local partnership between St. VincentFoundation and St. Vincent Heart CenterMission team co-leader Tammi Good.Yaelworks closely with the Galilee MedicalCenter (GMC) International AffairsDepartment in Nahariya, Israel.

The project is in collaboration with St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital, whereJoani is overseeing work on four panelsand her cousin in Yael is working on fourfor the Cardiology department at GMC.When the mosaics are completed, eachhospital will gift two of its panels to theother for display.

The cousins (photo right) have continued in the same vein as one of theirprevious art projects of mosaic panels thatwere dedicated on June 30, 2015 in thematernity wing of GMC. (Read moreabout this at the following link: jewishpostopinion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/IN_5-13-15F.pdf)

For that and for the current art Joani andYael first drew the colorful art thenacquired glass pieces to match the colorsof it. They then took the art with the glassand glue to different locations. Joani tookhers to places in Indianapolis especiallythe St. Vincents Hospital and Yael to theGMC in Nahariya so those coping with illness or the healthcare professionals and administrators could work togetherplacing the glass pieces on the art. In bothcountries, a diverse group of people of different races and religions, who don’talways get along, worked together to create the art.

From an Aug. 18, 2016 article in TheForward by Sharon Blassberg Mann wholives in Nahariya and is a Liaison inGalilee Medical Center’s Department ofInternational Affairs, she writes: So far,we’ve brought the project to Druze and Arabvillages, kibbutzim, Nahariya’s library, acommunity center for the visually impaired,a home for teenage girls at risk, senior citizen centers, schools and Nes Ammim, aEuropean Christian village, to name justsome of the places.

Recently we visited IBDAA (Associationfor Developing the Arts in Arab Society)Gallery in Kfar Yasif village, where an Araband Jewish women’s dialogue group calledNAIMA chatted over refreshments andworked on Heart and Soul. NAIMA, aHebrew acronym for the words “Arab and

Jewish Women Fostering Equality,” fittinglymeans “pleasant.”

The group has been meeting biweekly forover a year to widen and deepen the women’sknowledge of each other’s way of life, socialnorms, religious customs and folklorethrough sharing their own personal experiences. They believe that their connections are influencing not only themselves but also their family circles,social circles and wider communities.NAIMA’s work on the mosaic, like otherswho have contributed, goes hand in handwith the vision behind Heart and Soul.

These outings broaden my horizons andunderstanding of art as a universal languagethat all can relate to and enjoy. Similar toputting the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle together,working on the mosaic offers the challenge of finding the right shade and fit for each tile. Many find plugging away on Heart and Soul to be therapeutic and meditative.

While people glue their glass pieces intoplace, they often share their stories, whichseem to become embedded into the workalong with the smalti (small pieces of glass).As progress on Heart and Soul continues,I’ve come to appreciate it as an instrumentthat fosters sharing and caring and reflectsthe beauty of the colorful palette of peopleand places that contribute to its creation. AA

“Heart & Soul” to be dedicated Feb. 14 at St. Vincent Heart Hospital

Artists Joani Rothenberg and her cousin,Yael Buxbaum in front of their artwork.

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