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Mazel Tov, Grads!Mazel Tov, Grads!
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Kyle Katz and Carrie Twomley(below) on their engagement. Kyle is theson of Leslie Kraft Katz and Ron Katzand grandson of Gerald and Adele Kraftand the late A. Martin and DorothyKatz. Kyle is a graduate of the HastenHebrew Academy and a summer campcounselor at the JCC.
Elana and Isaiah Kuperstein on thebirth of their granddaughter OdeliaZahav on April 20, right before Pesach.She is the daughter of their son anddaughter-in-law, Daniel and SarahKuperstein who live in Hoboken, N.J. Ababy naming ceremony took place on May14 at the Hoboken Chabad Synagogue.
Brian Miguel Navarrete and LaurenRose Mardirosian (2 photos, below andabove right) on their marriage in Detroiton May 14. Brian is the son of HermineCohen of Bloomington, Ind., and JairoNavarrete of Bogota, Colombia, SouthAmerica and grandson of Olga Sanchezand the late Pedro Pablo Navarrete ofBogota, and the late Helen and GabrielCohen of Indianapolis. Lauren is thedaughter of Mark and Elaine Warren
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Mardirosian of Grosse Pointe Park, Mich.She is the nursing outcomes improvementfacilitator at Memorial Medical Center inSpringfield, Ill. Brian is an environmentalprotection legal investigator with theIllinois Department of Natural Resources.The bride’s wedding gown had been wornby her grandmother and her aunt at theirweddings.The groom became a bar mitzvahat Congregation Beth-El Zedeck in 1997.
Rabbi Yisroel and Naomi Homnickon the marriage of their son ShlomoYosef to Rena Bayever of Chicago.
Shirley Aprison on turning 89 onApril 27.
Pierre Atlas on his well deserved promotion to Professor of Political Scienceat Marian University. His family is veryproud of all the meaningful work he hasdone at the school, for our community,and for his dedication to students.
Sam Bronicki (below with his father),son of Vickie Fox and Phillip Bronickiand grandson of the late Meyer andShoshana Bronicki graduated fromPurdue University on May 15 with a degree in Industrial EngineeringTechnology. After a Birthright trip to Israelhe will begin his professional career inDenver with Mass Electric.
The gratuates of the Dalet class ofThe Bureau of Jewish Education for2016: (pictured on front cover).
HHAI eighth grade gratuating classof 2016: (pictured on front cover) NatalyDavid-Smith, Daniel Ehrlich, EmilyFridman, Adi Friedman, Michaela Geller-Montague, Abraham Levine, Elise Nachlis,and Anna Voskoboynik.
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Rabbi Karen Companezinstalled at TempleBeth-El, South Bend
Rabbi Karen Companez was installedas the 12th rabbi of TempleBeth-El in South Bend,Ind., on May 20–21, 2016.The weekend began withFriday night Shabbat services featuring the musicof Rabbi Javier Cattapan.On Sat., May 21, at the Shabbat Service ofInstallation, Rabbi Ellen Lewis will installRabbi Companez.
Rabbi Companez has come to TempleBeth-El from a synagogue in Flint, Mich.She began her work here in South Bendlast summer following the congregation’snationwide search and has served as thesolo rabbi of the congregation since then.She has brought energy and innovation tothe congregation that was founded inSouth Bend in 1905.
Rabbi Companez was born in Sydney,Australia, came to the United States tobecome a Reform Rabbi and received herordination at Hebrew Union College –Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnatiin 2002. She served the congregation inFlint for 13 years after her ordination andbefore coming to South Bend. TempleBeth-El is a member of the Union forReform Judaism (URJ).
Mazel Tov to Rabbi Companez and TempleBeth-El. AAAA
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I had been lamenting the fact that I amnot up-to-date with the newest technology.I have had to learn a fair amount of pro-grams on my computer in order to stay ontop of publishing, but I have never ownedor used an mp3 player, for example. Mycell phone has many different programsbut I have never taken any of the classes thecompany offers to learn them so I use itmostly for phone calls, emailing and texting.
The fast-paced world in which we livecan be challenging and technology is a bigpart of that. I realize if I do not know howto use what is currently available, I will forsure not be able to use what comes outthree years from now. But last weekend Ihad a change of heart about all this.
The reason is I had a revelation at thewedding of my nephew Brian Navarreteand his bride Lauren Mardirosian inDetroit. (See page 2 for photo and details.)I was told in advance no clergy would be officiating and I had trepidations about this. I thought perhaps the hugesignificance of this partnership would notbe addressed. How wrong I was.
The wedding was officiated by the bestfriend of the bride, and the best friend ofthe groom who had been close to each ofthem for almost 20 years. This turned outmuch better than weddings where theofficiating clergy hardly knows the couple.Another difference was that the ketubah(marriage contract) was signed by morethan the two required witnesses. Everyonewho attended was offered the opportunityto sign it. Thus whoever signed was witness to their vows and has a stake inthe success of their marriage.
Some of the traditional Jewish weddingrituals that were observed included thefour poles for the chuppah (weddingcanopy). They came from trees from theproperty of the bride’s family. A kiddish(blessing over wine) and exchange of ringstook place, and at the end of the ceremonya glass was broken.The purpose for all theserituals was explained in advance. Duringthe dancing afterward the bride and groomwere raised above the crowd on separatechairs and almost everyone was singingand dancing to the tune of “Hava Nagila”.
If you read below some of the weddingvows written by the betrothed for theirfuture mates, it is obvious this endeavorwas not taken lightly. Their vows werewell thought out and heartfelt. Put into abooklet they would make a good manualfor how to have a happy marriage. If I hadto summarize their vows, it would be theimportance of ongoing communicationand a variation of the Golden Rule, “Dounto others as you would have them do
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Simchas Welcome! Had a recent joyousoccasion in your family or Jewish organization? The Jewish Post & Opinion– IN Edition welcomes your announce-ments for placement in our Simchasection (see page 2). Submit photos andtext to: [email protected]. NextDeadline: June 10, 2016. All decisions on publishing, date of placement, size ofphoto, and length of announcement are atthe sole discretion of the publisher.
unto you”.Here are some examples: I vow to
always try to be understanding and patienteven when it is difficult. I vow to makesure that we have an equal partnership, thatwe make decisions together, big or small. Ivow to always verbalize my appreciationfor your contributions to our partnership. Ivow to work on our relationship as wechange together and as individuals. Ipromise to take care of you and comfortyou until the end of your or my last breath.I promise to love and care for your familyand friends as if they were my own. Ipromise to encourage and uphold a spirit ofadventure and energy so that we continueto inspire one another towards being ourbest possible selves and our healthiestselves in body, mind and spirit. I promiseto value support over stubbornness. Ipromise to be patient, kind with mywords, consider your perspective, and notturn hurt into anger. I vow to place beingkind over being right.
How does this tie in with my acceptanceof my not being tech savvy? After hearingthese vows and all of the wonderful toaststo the newlyweds from their family andfriends, I realized that wedding rituals, liketechnology can be passing fads. They aresought after for some time but then theygradually lose their popularity. Howeverwhat is really important stays.
One can go back thousands of years to find examples such as, “Deeds of lovingkindness are equal in weight to allthe commandments.” (Jerusalem Talmud,Peah 1:1) I believe when this couple’sgrandchildren get married, God willing,the values Brian and Lauren expressed intheir vows in 2016 will still be fresh.
There will always be new gadgets, appli-ances, vehicles, the latest fashions, bettertechnology and even different weddingrituals. But long after our skyscrapers,submarines, spaceships and this paper hasceased to exist, striving to get along withone’s partner in a long term relationshipwill still be more valuable than any of them.
At the time when I was changing diapers, singing to young nephews inhopes they would fall asleep at night andall kinds of other child care challenges, it
never occurred to me that one day I wouldbe introduced to a beautiful young womanwhom it would be my pleasure to get toknow. An even more remote idea is that Iwould have the honor of getting to knowthis young woman’s family. What a wonderful experience this has been withLauren, along with the spouses of all mynieces and nephews. I wish Brian andLauren many happy years together ashusband and wife.
Jennie Cohen, May 20, 2016 AAAA
Inside this IssueSimcha Announcements.........................2South Bend Temple installs new rabbi .....2Editorial.....................................................3About the Cover ......................................3Community Events .................................4Carmel teen awarded NFTY honor......5Video program at IU Hillel ...................5Obituaries .................................................7Seniors in Place .....................................10Purdue Students Birthright trip .........11Herbert Horowitz (Maggid)
Life and Time........................................12Rabbi Benzion Cohen (Chassidic Rabbi)
A beautiful experience .........................13Amy Lederman (Jewish Educator)
When the going gets tough… ............14IJHS establishes Hall of Fame............14Hoosier Reunion in Jerusalem ...........15Letter from Jerusalem...........................15HHAI grads visit Israel ........................16
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Top: The graduating Dalet class of theBureau of Jewish Education for 2016(photo by Scott Romer).
Bottom: The eighth grade graduatingclass of The Hasten Hebrew Academy ofIndianapolis pictured at the Hasten FamilyLibrary in Jerusalem while on the annualtrip to Israel. (see the list of graduates inMazel Tov to… on page IN 2, and morephotos from their trip on the back page.)
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and enjoyed by music lovers of all ages.Tickets can be purchased at the door or inadvance.
PJ Library Shavuot CelebrationSun., June 12 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m., at
Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd.,Zionsville, Ind. Come join us on the farmfor a day of family-fun and celebration!Learn how the milk and cheese in tastyShavuot treats are made and how the holiday is celebrated in Israel. For moreinformation contact Rachel [email protected].
JCC Annual Board of DirectorsMeeting
Tues., June 14 from 7–9 p.m., in theLaikin Auditorium at the Arthur M GlickJCC. Once a year, we get to celebrate allthings JCC. Awards are given. People arecelebrated. Merriment is in large supply. Ifyou’ve never been, please plan to stop by.You’ll leave with your spirit as refreshed asyour body after a workout. Plus, we’rehoping that in an election year, citizenstake the opportunity to better all aspectsof their lives, including their life here atthe JCC. This is the time to meet your JCCboard members. Refreshments served.
JFGI Annual MeetingWed., June 15 at 7 p.m., in Laikin
Auditorium at the Arthur M. Glick JCC.Please save the date and plan to attendthe Federation Annual Meeting.
Trip to Illinois Holocaust Museumin Skokie
Thurs., June 16 from 8:30 a.m. – 8:30p.m. Travel with the Bureau of JewishEducation and the Holocaust EducationCenter of Indiana to Skokie IL to tour theIllinois Holocaust Museum and EducationCenter. The $135 cost includes: lunch,guest speaker, guided museum tour,snacks, and comfortable bus transporta-tion. For more info contact Dina David,[email protected].
and staff. For sponsorship opportunities,please contact Shelby Anderson, 317-250-3263 or Sandy Nachlis, 317-840-2167.
JCRC annual meetingTues., June 7 from 7–8 p.m. For more
information contact Lindsey Mintz orDavid Sklar 317-926-2935, [email protected] or [email protected].
Opening Art Gallery Reception:Explorations by Joani Rothenberg
Wed., June 8 at the Arthur M. GlickJCC. Join us for light refreshments at 5:30p.m., followed by a talk from the artist at 7 p.m., in the JCC’s Laikin Auditorium.Joani Rothenberg, an art therapist at theSt. Vincent Cancer Care Survivorship program, is an Indianapolis-based artistwhose work includes illustrations, Judaicaart, murals, mosaics, landscape paintingsand public art. She has been an artist-in-residence for numerous academic andfaith-based organizations and hospitalswhere she creates murals, conducts workshops and develops art instructioncurricula. JCC art programs and gallery are made possible in part through thegenerous support of The IndianapolisFoundation. The event is free, but RSVPsare appreciated. 317-251-9467 or www.jccindy.org
YLD Ice Cream Happy HourThurs., June 9 from 6–8 p.m., Young
Leadership Division networking happyhour is getting into the summer spirit at BRICS in Broad Ripple. Unwind afterwork, get to know your fellow YLDers.Mention the code “YLD” at check out toenjoy FREE ice cream courtesy of BRICS.Questions? Contact Rachel Kesner, YLDIntern, at [email protected].
Tunesmith Murphy with Lori Ecker Concert
Thurs., June 9 from 7–9 p.m., at theArthur M. Glick JCC. Tunesmith Murphy is an Indy original collection of greatmusicians, led by songwriter-guitarist AlexMurphy who penned all of the music andlyrics, and featuring the incredibly eclecticvocalist Lori Ecker. The band also featuresTim Wright (steel guitar) of the WrightBrothers, Mark Armstrong (saxophone),Loesje Chandler (piano), Jim Farley (bass),Bo McDermott (drums), Tim Spradlin(vocals), Carol McDermott (vocals),Marilyn Smith (vocals).
The group received rave reviews fortheir performances at the 2015 Indy FringeFestival, and Lori is coming off her widelyacclaimed starring role in StephenSondheim’s Passion, the Tony award winning musical that just completed itspremiere run in Indianapolis. TunesmithMurphy is a show that can be appreciated
New Jewish Learning Institute ClassStrength and Struggle: Lessons in
Character from the Stories of Our Prophetsis a brand-new six-session course by theRohr Jewish Learning Institute.
The class will be held at Chabad Centerfor Jewish Life, 2640 W.96th St., Carmel,Ind., six Tuesdays, May. 17–June 21, from7–8:30 p.m. Fee: $79 textbook included.Instructor: Rabbi Avrohom Grossbaum.For more information: Call 317/251-5573or email [email protected] course is eligible for CE credits.
Jewish Foodies UniteMon., May 23 at 7 p.m., at Chabad
Center for Jewish Life, 2640 W.96th St.,Carmel, Ind. Authentic Taste of Israel.Maya and Avi Schmoel and Shoshi Rolandwill share their expertise and memories of Iraqi/Kurdish culinary treasures. Twodifferent kinds of koubeh, falafel, Israelisalads, shawarma, and more! Taste andsmell Israel right here in Indiana. Cost$12 (Space is limited.) Please RSVP to317-251-5573 chabadindiana.org/foodies.
Chabad Lag B’Omer picnic Thurs. May 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the JCC
Sablosky Pavilion. An event for all thefamily! Special kids program! Music!Admission is $12 for adults and $7 forchildren under 10. Prepaid admission is$10 for adults and $5 for children under10. Sponsor $180. Please RSVP to 317-251-5573 or [email protected] will be happily made forthose with limited means.
JFGI and LIFE & LEGACY – speakerAmy Hirshberg Lederman
Weds., June 1 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. atthe Arthur M. Glick JCC. Jewish Post &Opinion columnist Amy HirshbergLederman speaks to community membersabout,“The Art of Giving from the Heart:Leaving a Legacy of Love and Values”.Lederman is an award winning author,Jewish educator, public speaker and attorney who lives in Tucson. Visit herwebsite at amyhirshberglederman.com.Appetizers and drinks will be served.Dietary laws observed. RSVP to Paula Goldberg at 317-715-6980 or [email protected].
Hooverwood Walk of AgesSun., June 5, the first annual
multi-intergenerational walk throughHooverwood’s campus grounds will havemusic refreshments, games and a wheel-chair/walker decorating contest. All proceeds will go to Hooverwood residents
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Carmel teen selected asFellow for North AmericanLeadership Training atNFTY’s 2017 Convention
APRIL 2016 INDIANAPOLIS – RachaelColeman, from Indianapolis HebrewCongregation has been selected for theprestigious 2016–2017NFTY Convention TeenFellowship joining 11other teen fellows that willmake up the first cohort ofthis program. NFTY – theReform Jewish YouthMovement, is part of the Union forReform Judaism (URJ), the largest andmost powerful force in North AmericanJewish life.
NFTY Convention (Feb. 13–17, 2017 inChicago, IL) is a one-of-a-kind event thatgives Jewish high school students from allacross North America the opportunity togather with more than 1,000 of their peers.Teens will learn valuable leadership skills,build and strengthen relationships, andlaugh, learn, and sing as one community.The concurrent Youth EngagementSummit is a professional development
Premiere video program at IU Hillel
Light of the Nations, a Jewish educa-tional awareness organization, recentlyhad its premiere art/music, large screenvideo program at Indiana University (IU)Hillel. It featured original live music byOrin Reynolds of Hooshir, the Jewish ACappella group at IU, and Judaica ArtistBruce David’s unique storytelling art filled with hidden symbolism. Participantspraised their artistically creative efforts toshare the modern day values of Judaismfor people living contemporary lifestyles.Rabbi Ron Klotz, who directed GUCI inZionsville and other Jewish camps for 50years, and has worked at IU Hillel for thepast five said: “This is great! No one hasever seen anything like this before.”
People interested in bringing this fascinating and engaging program to their communities, synagogues or schoolsshould contact Bruce David at [email protected] or (812) 837-9976. Peoplecan also check out their efforts and learnmore about them on YouTube andFacebook: YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFUgG5lkfgA&list=PLP8K0uoVInMqjCkgR_OSyNtWRGR
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Top: Rabbi Ron Klotz leads a discussion.Bottom: Orin Reynolds leads the singing.
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ObituariesRoberta “Robbie” Sachs, 64,
passed away on March 22 in Arizona. Shewas born May 17, 1951. Robbie had manyfriends and family. She worked 17 years atAvnet Electronics as product specialist inthe wonderful world of electronics. Robbiewas always dressed head to toe matchingin the latest fashion including shoes; jewelry and her wallet!
Robbie always had a positive attitude;cheerful smile and a contagious laugh.Her personality was infectious. She lovedto have a good time with friends and family. Cost or time was never a barrier toa good time. When her mother could nolonger live alone, Robbie moved her toArizona and took excellent care of her forthe last 10 years of her life.
Robbie was a big fan of theDiamondbacks and dressed appropriatelywith her colored beads and baseball earrings for the games. She even attendeda Reds Game in Chicago. Robbie participated in cancer walks with friendsand volunteered for seniors with her service dog, Max, at Hospice of the Valleyas well as worked at the Political Polls aftershe retired from Avnet.
Most of all, Robbie loved shopping,even taking a “sick day” to be the first toget to the opening day of the ChandlerFashion Mall. Annually she cleaned outher closets and shared with her Avnetfriends whatever they wanted to pick andchoose. Shopping, animals and deli’s wereRobbies loves, not necessarily in thatorder. All were equal!
Robbie’s forever plan: “Life should be ajourney to the grave with the intention ofarriving safely in an attractive and wellpreserved body.” I believe Roberta Sachsachieved her plan. Graveside serviceswere held on April 24 in Beth-El ZedeckNorth Cemetery.
Harry E. Cooler Jr., 90, prominentIndiana Architect of Carmel, Ind., passed
Ruth was generous in her giving to theJewish Welfare Federation, HumaneSociety and Nature Conservancy. She wasa longtime member of IndianapolisHebrew Congregation.
Ruth was preceded in death in 2007 byher husband of 60 years, Samuel Chernin.She is survived by her children, David(Angela) Chernin and Deborah Galvin;grandchildren, Anna (Shean) Conlon,Sarah (Michael Applegate) Galvin, andJoseph Galvin; and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at A.R.N.Funeral & Cremation Services on April6, with a reception immediately following.Memorial contributions may be made tothe Humane Society, Jewish WelfareFederation, or Second Helpings food bank.
Mark E. Tate, 73, long time owner ofM.G. Tates passed away on April 8. Markwas born in Martinsville to James andWilma Tate on March 18, 1943. He was a1961 graduate of Martinsville High Schoolwhere he excelled at Track. He held thestate record in the 100 yard dash for over20years. Mark was a graduate of EasternKentucky University.
He and his late wife Gail co-ownedM.G. Tates, an award-winning homeaccessories and stationary store atKeystone at the Crossing, celebrating its36th year in business.
He is survived by his sons; Hunter (Liz)Tate of Laguna Beach, Calif.; and Peter(Tweedy) Zaft of Franklin, Tenn.; brother,Rick (Connie) Tate of Bloomington, Ind.;sister, Polly Tate Benninghoff of AmeliaIsland, Fla., and 2 grandchildren. Mark’swife of 43 years Gail Londe Tate precededhim in death last year.
Funeral services were held on April 15 at ARN Funeral & Cremation Services,and burial followed in Beth-El ZedeckNorth Cemetery. Memorial contributionsmay be made to Daisy Baker ZaftChildren’s Library Fund c/o Beth-ElZedeck, 600 West 70th Street,Indianapolis, IN 46260
Stephen Russell, 76, passed away onApril 15. He was an Indiana businessleader, philanthropist and proponent ofeducation and the arts. Steve was bornMarch 9, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY. He was,at that point, the youngest-ever graduateof Stuyvesant High School and receivedhis undergraduate and graduate degreesfrom Cornell University, where he excelledacademically and forged a lifelong relationship with the school. He had a varied and successful career with numerousaccolades and achievements.
Steve began his career in the mid 1960’sat Ford Motor Co. in the Product PlanningGroup. From Ford, he transitioned to
away on April 1, 2016.Born on Sept. 26, 1925,in Indianapolis to the late Harry Cooler Sr.and Harriett SteinbergCooler, he graduated fromShortridge High School in1943. He served in the Armored Artilleryof the 20th Armored Division in Germanyuntil the end of WWII where he helpedliberate Dachau on April 29, 1945.Discharged in April 1946, he enteredUniversity of Illinois School of Architectureand graduated Cum Laude in 1950.
Harry designed the first TerminalBuilding at the Indianapolis Airport. From1955–1999, he had his own businessesfrom Cooler, Schubert & Olds to TheCooler Group, Inc. On Oct. 12, 1988,commemorating its 100th anniversary, hisfirm completed the Restoration of theIndiana State Capitol Building for whichhe was awarded the “Sagamore of theWabash” from Governor Robert Orr. Hiscollege mentor was Frank Lloyd Wrightand he published a book of 30 ContemporaryHouses he designed from 1955–1968.
He was a member of IndianapolisHebrew Congregation (IHC), AIA-Indianapolis Chapter, NCARB, and honorsflight 2013. He remained a charter member of Woodland Country Club since1956 and Sertoma Club of Broad Ripplesince 1958 and he became “Historian”dueto his longevity in each. He and his wife,Dee, wintered in Florida 33 years until age89, and enjoyed golfing together with friends.
He is survived by his loving and devotedwife of 65 years, Dee, children: Linda(Bob) Lewis of Carmel, Joan (Seth)Appelbaum of Atlanta, Ga.,Thomas (MaryAlice) Cooler, William (Ellen) Cooler, bothof Carmel, 12 grandchildren: Dave (Emily)and Brian Lewis, Ashley (Matt) Crick,Jason (Corrie) and Dr. Rachel Appelbaum,Kristen, Stephanie and Caroline Cooler,Sam, Kevin, Sara and Lauren Cooler. Hewas preceded in death by his parents andtwo sisters, Phyllis Jordan and JanetWagman.
A service was held April 4 at IHC.Memorial contributions may be made toSertoma Club of Broad Ripple and IHC.Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N.Funeral & Cremation Services.
Ruth Adele Levin Chernin, 92, ofIndianapolis, passed away April 4. She wasborn in Terre Haute on Oct. 31, 1923 toLeon and Adelaide Kussel Levin. Afterearning her Bachelor of Science degree inMicrobiology from Purdue University,Ruth worked with her husband, Sam intheir wholesale import business, KippBrothers. She was also a wonderful mother,raising two children; a loyal, dedicatedfriend; and an animal lover.
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become President of Hertz Trucks (present-day Penske Corporation.) Afterleaving Hertz, Steve went on to hold theposition of President and CEO of SeatrainLines, a NYSE-listed company. Later, heled Barsac, a general contracting companyresponsible for the construction of Riyadh King Khalid airport in Riyadh,Saudi Arabia.
In 1985, Steve co-founded CeladonGroup, Inc., and became the company’sChairman and CEO in 1995. Under hisleadership, Celadon has grown to becomeone of Indiana’s largest employers andone of the United States’ top 50 trucktransportation companies. His philan-thropic endeavors are numerous.
Steve’s family was certainly his proudestachievement. He will be missed most bythose who knew and loved him best. He is survived by his loving wife, Livia Klain Russell; beloved children, Melissa(Matthew) Rubel and their children,Jeffrey, Michael and Joshua; Stewart (Meg)Russell and their children, Charlie andZachary; Jonathan (Sue) Russell and theirchildren, Jason and William; sister, PearlGreene; step-children, Jodie (Ralph)Balber and their children, Brad and Dylanand David (Sherri) Klain and their children, Brady and Mason and nieces,Jan Greene and Victoria (Mohammad)Uni. Steve’s brother, Jules Russell, precededhim in death.
Funeral services were held atCongregation Beth-El Zedeck on April 17,2016 and burial followed in Beth-ElZedeck’s Memorial Park Cemetery,Fishers, Ind. In keeping with his passionfor helping others, contributions may bemade in Steve’s memory to: CornellUniversity, designated to the RussellFamily First Generation Scholarship Fund,Cornell University, Box 25842, LehighValley, PA, 18003-9692; Herron HighSchool, 110 East 16th Street, Indianapolis,IN 46202; The Phoenix Theatre, 749 N. Park Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46202; or Congregation Beth-El Zedeck.Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N.Funeral & Cremation Services.
Doris SandersonKantor Cooperman,86, was born on April 20,1929 to Emma (Wilkes)and James Sanderson inBono, Arkansas. She livedmost of her young life inFlorence, Ala., the 7th child of 9 livingchildren. She moved to Indianapolis in 1957 where she resided until her deathon April 14. She was surrounded by her daughters.
Lilly house for many years, along withserving many other organizations.
Lee is survived by her sister, ArleneMandel; children, Judy, Don and AndyKatz; grandchildren, Max, Jake, Haley andSam Katz and many cousins, nieces andnephews. The family thanks the staff atthe St.Vincent’s and Barrington of Carmelfor the loving care they gave to Lee.
Funeral services were on April 18 inAaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary. Leewas then laid to rest next to her husband,Isadore “Izzy” Katz in Beth-El ZedeckNorth Cemetery.
Daniel David Mark,52, passed away on April20. A resident of Daniels,W.Va., he was a man ofmany talents, passionsand loves; his greatestlove, Sara, and his remark-able children, Alex, Jacob, Grace, Chelseaand Josh.
Daniel explored and embraced life withcompassion, curiosity and a humblenessso rarely found. Along with his family andclose friends, he often engaged in thegreat outdoors – from gardening andgeology to communing with the naturalworld – where he found peace and tranquility.
He was born in Indianapolis to ShirleyA. and Harry D. Mark, MD (deceased) onOct. 31, 1963. A graduate of North CentralHigh School in 1981, Daniel continued hiseducation at Indiana University as anROTC officer candidate with a with a BSdual major in Chemistry and Geology.After graduation, he received his commission as 2nd Lieutenant activelyserving in the Army Signal Corps with the U.S. Army from 1985 until 1989,when he transitioned to Reserve status asa 1st Lieutenant.
He recently worked as ExecutiveDirector for Research Environmental and Industrial Consultants (REIC) at the Beaver, W.Va., facility. His past work as an environmental consultant includedPace Analytical® and W.R. Grace andCompany.
Daniel is survived by his mother, ShirleyAnn Mark; his brothers, Joseph Mark (Lisa Rogers), Martin Mark, PhD (Lynn Sharet), Bruce Mark (AnneWellman), and Lawrence Mark, MD, PhD(Margaret Lehtinen); and countless niecesand nephews, friends and colleagues. Aprivate burial and service was held inIndianapolis.
Deanna Karen Glasel, 73, formerlyof Indianapolis, passed away April 21 inTexas.
She was the daughter of the late Emeryand Anne (Lampel) Glasel. She was a
Doris is the mother of 6 daughters,Nancy, Sherry, Candace (Candy), Sonja,Adrienne and Leslie. She has 9 grandchil-dren, Tyler, Max, Elyssia (E), (Joshua) Eli,Abigail (Abbie), Kaitlyn, Emma, Simonand Jackson and 3 bonus grandchildren,Kelly, Michael and Ellen. Her lineage continues with 12 great-grandchildren,Samantha, Josephine, Malynn, Tyson,Caitlyn, Sophia, Frances, Iris, Thomas,Conner, Evan and Nico and 5 bonusgreat-grandchildren Alec, Keaton,Kendall, Kyle and Andrew.
Because Doris did not have any boys, her sons-in-law were truly sons toher: Steve Bonhomme (Nancy), HenryEfroymson (Sonja), Phillip Frank(Adrienne) and Kris Bilyeu (Leslie).Doris had a beautiful and fun-loving relationship with her only survivingbrother, Larry Roberson and his wife,Rita, who was a sister to her. Doris’snephew Jim Jackson was more like abrother to her and she had a very closerelationship with him and his wife,Debbie. Doris was a beloved aunt to manynieces and nephews and their children.
Though her memory was declining, shestill held her long-time friends close andwhile living at MorningSide, she was well-loved.The family would like to thank all ofthe staff who helped mom feel well cared for.
Doris was a member of IndianapolisHebrew Congregation (IHC) for 57 yearswhere she volunteered, sang in the congregational choir, was a member of theSisterhood and became a Bat Mitzvah atage 49.
Doris’s family had a private memorialservice. Her family will be honoring herwishes to have a celebration of her life,which will occur at a later time.
To honor Doris’s memory, you may doso by donating to the charity of yourchoice or any of these that she and thefamily selected: IHC 6501 N. MeridianStreet, Indianapolis 46260 or MorningsideFriday Shabbat Services, please makecheck payable to Rosalie Gussow andmail to 6740 Hoover Road, Indianapolis,46260, The Anatomical EducationProgram at IU School of Medicine,Medical Science Building, Room 5035, 635Barnhill Drive, Indianapolis, 46202.
Leonore H. “Lee”Katz, 92, of Indianapolis,passed away on April 16surrounded by family. Leewas born in Chicago toCharles and Juliette Henryon Feb. 8, 1924. Sheattended University of Chicago and was agraduate of Butler University.
Lee was past president of the JEAAuxiliary, a life member of Hadassah andthe NCJW, worked as a docent at the IMA
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graduate of Broad Ripple High School and worked the in the computer industry.She was a wonderful teller of jokes, and agifted artist.
Above all Deanna cherished family.She is survived by her brother, Dean; herniece, Anne; nephew, Tom and severalcousins. She will be deeply missed.
Graveside services were April 25 in IHCSouth Cemetery. Arrangements entrustedto ARN Funeral & Cremation Services.
Meyer Bronicki, 92,of Indianapolis passedaway April 28. He wasborn on March 20, 1924 inDvonets, Poland to Fiveland Golda ZamoseikBronicki.
Meyer was just 15 years old, during thesummer of 1941 when the Nazis came tohis village. Meyer was forced to wear theyellow Star of David, signifying he wasJewish and a labor camp was set up in hisvillage. His older brother, Lippa, fled tojoin the Polish army and his father wastaken away by the Germans and neverreturned.
Meyer began to secretly excavate a holeunder his bed. When the townspeoplewere ordered to gather in the center oftown with their belongings, Meyer, hismother and crippled eldest brother,Shabatai, hid in the small bunker. Theyoungest, Jack, fled into the woods alone.When the villagers homes were checkedfor Jews and then the town burned, thethree Bronickis hid and then fled.
Meyer left Shabatai at the home of near-by Gentile friends and dug a new hole inthe woods where he and his mother hidfor three months; drinking melted snowand surviving on half a loaf of bread perweek. Temperatures reached -35° attimes, but the two survived.
All of the remaining townspeople livingin Dvonets were killed and buried in amass grave. Sadly, Shabatai was shotshortly after Meyer and his mother wentinto hiding. When spring came, Meyerlearned the Germans were retreating.Meyer and his mother joined the BielskiBrothers, a band of 1,000 Jewish partisanswho were living underground and wagingguerrilla warfare against the Germans. Alittle over a year later (June 1944), thegroup united with the advancing Russianarmy on the main road. They returned toDvonets, now a town of only one house,and shared that home with Gentilesbefore moving into a displaced persons’camp in Landsberg. Lippa, Jack, Meyerand Golda immigrated to the UnitedStates in 1951.
Meyer worked at the Pennsylvania RailRoad from 1952–1967. In 1969, he passedthe state electrical test, became a licensed
then in 1980 to the United States settling inTerre Haute, Ind. He started a constructionbusiness and later expanded to theIndianapolis area in 1989 where heformed Majestic Residence Inc., concen-trating on building custom homes. Hisexcellent designs won him the BetterHomes and Gardens magazine editor’saward for design.
In his quest to make Indianapolis an evenmore vibrant community, Majid designedand developed the Majestic Plaza Officecomplex. He loved to travel and enjoyedmany trips with his family, includingplanting many trees in Israel throughoutthe years. His father before him did thesame, and his children and grandchildrenwill continue the tradition.
He was a beloved and wonderful person, friend, and advisor who loved hisfamily, Temple, and fellow enthusiasticgroup of countrymen who enjoyedmonthly poker gatherings.
Preceded in death by his parents,Solomon and Tahere, his brother Hamid,and beloved youngest son Jamshid(Joseph). Majid is survived by two sons,Omid (Jennifer), and Javid, his wife,Hanrih Rastegar, Michele McGuinness,grandchildren Asher and Stella, and sisterMahshid (Enayat).
electrician. Meyer formed Meyer ElectricService. He was a member ofCongregation Beth-El Zedeck and theJewish Community Center.
Meyer was preceded in death by his wifeof 51 years, Shoshana. He is survived byhis sons, Phillip and Ronald (Katie)Bronicki; grandchildren, Samuel, Adam,Abby and Jacob Bronicki; and brother, JackBronicki.
Funeral services were held at A.R.N.Funeral & Cremation Services on May 4and burial followed in Congregation Beth-El Zedeck (BEZ) North Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made toBEZ or the Jewish Federation.
Majid Asher Rastegar67, passed away May 3.He was born in Tehran,Iran on July 25, 1948 toSolomon and TahereRastegar. He graduatedfrom Tehran Universitywith a degree in Architecture. He helpedrun a family business that employed 4,000.While still in Iran, he married Hanrih andhad three sons, Omid, Javid, and Jamshid.
In 1978 Majid and his family wereforced to flee the oppressive Islamicregime that had taken over their country.He immigrated with them to Israel and (see Obituaries, page IN 10)
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.
The Book of Mermanat Phoenix Theatre
Sun., May 22, leave JCC at 1 p.m. When2 Mormons ring a doorbell marked E.M.in a small town, they have no idea that acertain Ethel will open the door. Withsome dazzling parody music andSchwartz’s original music, you will laughthroughout The Book of Merman and leavesmiling, as it takes you beyond parody andinto a sweet story of self-awareness andacceptance. $39 includes transportationand play.
Classic Movie Club – New location and time
Mon., May 23 at 3 p.m., at MorningSideof College Park, 8810 Colby Blvd. We havebeen invited to have our movie club atMorningSide. Take the elevator to thelower level where the movie will be shownand popcorn and drink will be provided.The movie is Letters to Juliet. While visit-ing Verona, Italy, with her busy fiancé, ayoung woman named Sophie visits a wallwhere the heartbroken leave notes toShakespeare’s tragic heroine, JulietCapulet. Finding one such letter from1957, Sophie decides to write to its now
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Graveside services were held May 4 in the Etz Chaim Cemetery. Arrangementsentrusted to A.R.N. Funeral &Cremation Services.
Naomi Paula Kraus (Levy), 75, ofFitchburg, Wisc., (formerlyof Coconut Creek, Fla.,and Indianapolis) passedaway peacefully with herchildren by her side onMay 5. She was born inNewark, NJ, on January20, 1941, and grew up in North Arlington,NJ. She was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Kraus and Russianimmigrant father, Samuel Kraus. Naomigraduated from Robert Packer HospitalSchool of Nursing in Sayre, Pa., in 1962,and then lived in Indianapolis, where she was a Registered Nurse for over 35 years. She was a member of Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation and theDeborah Sisterhood.
Naomi loved to engage in conversationswith anyone she encountered. She waspassionate about Mah Jong, cooking,travelling and anything to do with thebeach, but her greatest adoration was herchildren and grandchildren. She especiallyloved sitting at the table eating and hearingthe grandkids talk about their day.
Naomi is survived by her children,Sharon Levy of Westfield, Ind., and JeffLevy (Rachel) of Middleton, Wisc.; grand-children, Drew, Heather, Adam, andMiriam Levy; brother, Ernest Kraus (Alice)of Woodbury, NJ and her grand-pawppy,Baxter of Westfield, Ind.
Funeral services were held at A.R.N.Funeral & Cremation Services on May8, 2016 and interment followed at EtzChaim Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, pleasesend donations to Etz Chaim Congregation,Etz Chaim Sisterhood, or JDRF.
Steven Jeffrey Rudoff, 59, diedsuddenly on May 7 inHouston. He was bornMarch 12, 1957 inColumbus, Ga., later settling in Dallas hishometown. He graduatedwith a Bachelors degree inPsychology from The University of Texas,at Austin in 1978. He was a diehardLonghorn, bled burnt orange, and a lifelongmember of Sigma Alpha Mu (SAMMY)Fraternity. Steve met his soul mate,Georga Roberts, while both attending TheUniversity of Texas. They married in 1978in Georga’s hometown of Houston.
Steve spent his career as a wholesalerand importer and an integral part of Cedar
Trading, Inc. Steve had the pleasure ofsharing this business with his long timefriend, Isaac Erez.
Steve’s three greatest passions in lifewere his family, Judaism, and his BethYeshurun community. Whether spendingtime sharing Judaism, attending variousactivities for his children, or hitting thegym with his wife, Steve attacked eachmoment with a smile on his face, joy in hisheart and the hope of making a differencein the world.
Since moving from Indianapolis toHouston in 2001, he has been a memberof Beth Yeshurun. Steve joined the Boardof Trustees in 2007 and served as Chair ofthe Ritual and Kehillah Committees. Hewas a Gabbai of the J.B. GreenfieldChapel, a member of the Executive ChapelCommittee, and most recently namedSecretary of the Executive Board and aClub Member of AIPAC, an organizationhe cherished. He also served on theboards of “TORCH”and “HKA”.
Steve leaves behind the love of his life,Georga, beautiful daughters, Aliyah, Jenna(Jason) Wingo and Erica, loving parentsBarbara and Sanford Rudoff and adoringsisters, Susan (Yale) Metz and Staci (Scot)Zale. Funeral services were held May 10 at Congregation Beth Yeshurun, 4525Beechnut, Houston, Texas 77096.
In lieu of flowers the family requestsdonations be made to Beth Yeshurun(www.bethyeshurun.org) and directed to“Steve Rudoff Minyan and Meals Fund”or to a specific fund at the synagogue inmemory of Steve.
Alan Bradley Yosha,46, was born on May 26,1969, in Indianapolis. Hedied on May 4. He attendedBroward Junior College inFlorida where he earnedhis computer sciencedegree. His love for technology led him tocreate his business, Up and Running.
Brad is survived by his parents, Jan andBuddy Yosha; sisters, Cynthia Yosha-Snyder (Roger Snyder) and Laura Yosha;brother, Brandon Yosha; nephew, LouisSnyder; and nieces, Olivia Snyder, RuthieSnyder and Sally Griswold.
Brad has a daughter, Brandi, who was hiseverything, and a son,Trevor, whom he adored.
Funeral services were May 6 at A.R.N.Funeral & Cremation Services, Privateinterment followed in Crown HillCemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider adonation in Brad’s memory toIndianapolis Hebrew Congregation, MarsHill Community and Arts Center, or TheCaroline Symmes Cancer Endowment.Arrangements by Aaron-Ruben-NelsonMortuary.
Lena “Lee” Nahmias Cohen, 94,lifelong resident of Indianapolis, passedaway on May 11. She was born on July 4,1921 to Sam and Clara Nahmias. She wasa graduate of Manual High School. Shemarried the late Hymen A. Cohen in 1944and together they raised five children.After her children were born, Lee workedfor a short time as a Customer RelationsSpecialist for Blue Cross.
Lee was a long time member of Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation,Hadassah’s Indianapolis Chapter andBroadmoor Country Club. She was an avidgolfer and bridge player.
Survivors include her beloved children:Dr. Rosalind (Dr. Michael Hogan) Warner,Alan (Linda) Cohen, Dr. Steven (Elissa)Cohen, Gary (Marlene) Cohen and Dr.Jay J. Cohen; grandchildren: ScottWarner, Emily, Erin and Tyler Hogan,Nathan (Ana) Cohen, Lauren (Chad)Edmundson, Joey (Leslie) Cohen, JenniferCohen , Andy (Jennifer) Cohen, Lindsay(Mark) Goffman and Dr. Risa (Tom)Davidson; 15 great grandchildren; brothers,
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Israel TalksThurs., June 16 at 7 p.m., in the
Domont Auditorium of the Bureau ofJewish Education, 6711 Hoover Rd.,Indianapolis, IN 46260. Interfaith Partnersfor Peace: Judaism, Christianity &Israel. The JCRC has been proud to workwith our community’s Israeli Shlicha(emissary), Inbar Nadir, on several important programs this past year in aneffort to increase peoples’ understandingof Israel. The program will feature RabbiDennis Sasso and Episcopal Bishop CateWaynick, who will be interviewed byInbar. We leave lots of time for Q & A'sand discussion. The event is free and opento the public. For more information contact Inbar Nadir at [email protected] or 317-800-9350.
Hadassah Book ClubMon., June 20, at 7 p.m., Brooklyn by
Colm Toibin. Hostess is Shirley Aprisonand facilitator is Annette Gross. Mon.,July 18 at 7 p.m., In the Unlikely Event byJudy Bloom. Hostess and facilitator TBA.For more info or to RSVP contact HelaineHerman at [email protected] or theHadassah office at 475-4278.
JFGI Endowment Recognition Annual Event
Wed., June 22 from 6–8:30 p.m., at theJCC honoring Chuck Cohen. For moreinfo contact Pamela Eicher. [email protected].
90th Birthday LuncheonWed., July 6 from 12–1:30 p.m., at
Broadmoor Country Club, 2155 Kessler
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Every Sunday from 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.Indy’s only regularly-scheduled farmersmarket on Sundays! In addition to ourmore than 20 vendors offering fresh localproduce, dairy products and baked goods,we’ll have specials each week like livemusic on May 29, opening weekend forEskenazi Water Park. The market is located
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Purdue Students at Ein Avdat – Ben Guion’s Grave – on Birthright Israel, January 2016(Standing): Boaz Shachaf, Elia Lichtenstein, Abigail Lebowitz, Shayna Ramirez, HaleyVapnik, Jordan Pitlor, Kelly Hann (Indianapolis), Graham Tallian, Colin Milhaupt, andLeah Schroeder; (Holding the bottom corners of the flag): Matt Grindle (Bloomington)and Emily Hendrickson (Schererville). Photo by Purdue Hillel Director, Phillip Schlossberg.
On this date inJewish history
On May 20, 1915Birthdate of Moshe Dayan – born at Deganya, the most famous Kibbutz,.
As a teenager he joined the Haganah.He lost an eye in an attack on Lebanonwith an Australian Division. During the
War for Independence, Dayan wouldplay a key role in the relief of Deganya.He rose in the ranks of the Israeli army,becoming Minister of Defense in 1967.He resigned after the Yom Kippur Warbecause he was criticized for Israel's
lack of preparedness. In 1977, he joined the Begin government.
~ From: thisdayinjewishhistory.blogspot.com by Mitchell A. Levin
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Abraham Joshua Heschel, in his wonderful book, The Sabbath, explains:“Judaism is a religion of time, aiming atthe sanctification of time…it is not a thingthat lends significance to a moment; it isthe moment that lends significance tothings.”
Chag HaPesach (the holiday of Passover)concluded on Shabbat, April 30th.However, from the second night ofPassover until the eve of Shavuoth, wecount time, each and every day. Thuscounting is Sfirat HaOmer, known asSfirah. The Torah tells us: “Sheva ShabbatotTemimot Tehiyena Od mimacharathHashabbat Hashevi’it chamishim yom.”(From the morrow of the Sabbath youshall count seven complete weeks untilthe completion marking Shavuoth.)
This biblical commandment is related tothe Omer offering which was brought tothe Temple on the second night ofPassover, and also offered on Shavuoth. Inour own time, the counting of these dayshas taken on a multifaceted meaning thatincludes the mourning of the death ofRabbi Akiva’s students during the weeksbetween Passover and Shavuoth.
An amusing story illustrates a modernmeaning of counting. A young attorneywas on his way to court when he suddenlyfound himself at the Gates of Heaven. Agroup of angels escorted him inside. Heprotested this interference in his life andinsisted that his untimely death was amistake. He cried out,“I am too young, I’monly 30!”An angel agreed to inquire aboutsuch an early death. Returning a shortwhile later, the angel said,“It’s no mistake,sir. Based upon the number of hours you have billed your clients, you are atleast 110.”
Sfirah links the two major festivals ofPassover and Shavuoth, beginning on thesecond night of Passover, as we are rejoicingover our liberation from oppression andslavery in Egypt. The 50th day marks thecompletion of the Sfirah as we begin theShavuoth holiday, z’man natan Torateinu,the time of the giving of the Torah.
We are mindful of time in so many ways.We count the days of the week untilShabbat, the seasons from one holiday toanother, the 13 years of a young boy’s lifeuntil he becomes a Bar Mitzvah. As thepsalmist writes,“The length of a person’syears is 70 and if with strength to 80.”
Time is our most precious commodity.The poignancy of the usage of time isillustrated in the following story. TheChinese ambassador was visiting NewYork City and was being shown around bythen Mayor Edward Koch. Mayor Kochwas showing off the vast network of theNew York subway system. He said to theambassador, “If we take the E train andswitch at the next station we can save tenminutes, and if we switch again a few stations later, we can save another tenminutes. The ambassador contemplatedthe mayor’s advice and he asked, “Mr.Mayor, what are we going to do with this“extra”20 minutes we have saved?”
Sfirah arrives each year to remind us ofthe precious use of time. As we recite eachday of Sfirah: Tisperu yamim – count yourdays. Or as the psalmist reminds us,
Life and TimeBY RABBI HERBERT HOROWITZ
Maggid Cong. Etz Chaim celebrates MimounaScrumptious food and some interesting
costumes were part of the fun at EtzChaim’s Mimouna celebration, May 1,2016, that takes place after the eight daysof Passover have ended. A NorthernAfrican Sephardic tradition, this 5th annual party was attended by many, notonly Sephardim, but Ashkenazic Jewsenjoyed it as well. A group of four musician played wonderful North Africanand Andalusia (Spanish) music withdrums, violin and oud, a pear-shapedstringed instrument. Itamar Cohen was onvocals. AAAA
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Forty-seven years ago I dropped out ofcollege and went to learn in a LubavitcherYeshiva. I made a lot of big changes. Idevote my life to serving Hashem (G-d) andhelping others to come close to Hashem, tomake this world better and holier. Now Ihave many blessings in my life.
I recently had a beautiful experience. Wespent the last day of Pesach with our sonLevi Yitzchak. He lives with his family inTel Tsion, not far from Jerusalem. The nextday was Shabbos (the Sabbath). In theafternoon we walked to the shul to prayMinchah, the afternoon prayers. I sat nextto my 8-year-old grandson, Gavriel MosheKalman. He is named after my belovedfather Gabriel M. Cohen, who edited andpublished The Jewish Post & Opinion for75 years.
My dear grandson found a book ofcomics and started to read one. I myselfgrew up with a lot of comic books. I stillremember a few: Superman and Batman.However, my children didn’t have anycomic books. When they were growing upthere were no kosher comic books in Israel.Now there are a lot, and my grandchildrenenjoy them.
What are kosher comic books? They arebased on stories from the Bible from 3,000years ago, stories from our sages from2,000 years ago, and stories from our rabbis from 1,000 years ago until today.
What is so special about kosher comics?Most of them are based on true stories.Our children learn and read about themiracles that Hashem did for our fathers,and is doing for us today.
The time came to say the standing prayer.Gavriel’s father took away the comic bookand put it aside so that Gavriel would praytogether with the congregation. Gavrielwas not happy with this. He was in themiddle of a very interesting story, andwanted to know what was going to happen next. He tried to get the comicbook back, but his older brother didn’t lethim. I offered him a prayer book, but hepushed it away.
If at first you don’t succeed, try again. Iput my arm around Gavriel, gave him aloving smile, and offered to let him praytogether with me from my prayer book.Baruch Hashem (thank G-d) to this heagreed, and we prayed together.
Our sages told us that when we pray toHashem, we should make the effort toactually feel that we are in Heaven, askingHashem face to face to provide us withwhat we need.
BY RABBI BENZION COHEN
Chassidic Rabbi
A beautiful experience
How is this possible? The Torah tells usthat Hashem is everywhere, and the worldis full of His glory. Hashem has temporarilyhidden Himself from us, but if we try hardenough we can feel His presence. We prayevery day for the coming of Moshiach, forour true and final redemption. On that dayHashem will again be revealed to all of us.
Heaven is also everywhere. When welive a life of Torah and Mitzvahs, it is possible to experience a little bit of heaven,right here and now. And this is what I feltas I prayed together with my dear grandson.For 5 minutes I felt like I was in heaven.But then we finished the prayer, and I hadto come back down to earth.
We want Moshiach now! Once Moshiachcomes we will have heaven down in ourworld 24 hours a day. How do we bringMoshiach? By learning more Torah, espe-cially what the Torah teaches us aboutMoshiach, and by doing more Mitzvahs.
Rabbi Cohen lives in K’far Chabad, Israel.He can be reached at [email protected]. AAAA
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elderly author, Claire. Inspired by Sophie’sactions, Claire sets out to find her long-lost lover, accompanied by her disapprov-
ing grandson and Sophie. After the movie,we have also been invited by MorningSideto have dinner in their dining room foronly $5.
Spa Day and lunch at MorningSide Fri., May 27, at MorningSide, 8810
Colby Blvd. Let us pamper you with aparaffin wax dip, hand massage and a minimanicure. Have lunch in their diningroom after your Spa Treatment. $10 Spatreatment and lunch.
Actors Theatre of Indiana CONCERT ON THE CANAL
Thurs., June 9, leave JCC at 5 p.m.Actors Theatre of Indiana will be performingCole Porter’s Birthday Celebration. Ourtables are near the front of the stage. Youcan bring your own dinner or purchasefood there. $17 is for transportation, tableand seat. Food is your expense.
Shipshewana Flea MarketWed., June 29, leave JCC at 8:30 a.m.
There have been many requests to returnto this area. We will have lunch at theEssenHaus Restaurant in Middlebury,Ind. Shopping time is included. Cost is $32 which includes transportation, buffetlunch including beverage. Pie is extra.Shopping is at your expense. AAAA
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JewishEducatorBY AMY HIRSHBERG LEDERMAN
When the goinggets tough, thetough get giving
I felt like I was channeling my parentsthis week when I heard myself complainabout how I missed the “good old days”–when people actually sent hand-writtenletters and thank you notes, rather thantexting, emailing or face-booking e-vites.Sadly, the majority of my mail is fromunwanted advertisers or charities andnon-profits in need of help.
Over the past few years, requests fordonations have grown exponentially,especially in light of the economic challenges our country has faced. Non-profits are desperate for private gifts tohelp fund their shrinking budgets anddiminishing grant sources.
But the news isn’t all bad because thereis so much we can do to alter the playingfield and make a difference in the causesand organizations we care about.
In my work as a Legacy Consultant for the Jewish Community Foundation ofSouthern Arizona, I have seen first-handhow individually and together as a community, when we are intentional withthe way we give, we can build a strongerJewish community today and secure thevalues we care about long after we aregone. But it takes time, thought and a lotof heart to create a meaningful plan forcharitable giving.
I get asked a LOT of questions by folkswho are trying to develop a strategy fortheir giving. “How much should I give?Should I give now or wait until I die? Howdo I prioritize my gifts? Should I supportJewish organizations first and then donateto other charities second? Do I need togive up something I enjoy – a dinner out,theater tickets, a trip – to make a moresubstantial contribution this year?”
There is no word for charity in Hebrew.Instead, we speak in terms of righteous-ness, or Tzedakah in Hebrew. Tzedakah isthe hand-maiden to Tikkun Olam, theJewish obligation to repair the world.Together, tzedakah and tikkun olam are acall for us to act, to make conscious decisions to distribute a part of what wehave to care for others. We don’t givebecause it feels good (although it does feelgood.) We give because we’re Jews.
Jewish law is fairly specific about how
much we should give. Maimonides estab-lished actual parameters: Ten percent isaverage, 20 percent is ideal. We should givea meaningful gift but never too much thatit would cause our own impoverishment.
Jewish law prioritizes the poor of yourown community over the poor living elsewhere, except priority is given to thepoor in Israel. We give in concentric circles: starting with our own family andcommunity and then expanding out intothe larger world, which includes Jews andnon-Jews alike. The Talmud specificallyrecognizes that any needy person wholives peacefully with us is worthy of charity.
There is a lovely tradition to givetzedakah before Shabbat. This is based onthe teaching that it is better to give smalleramounts frequently than a one large sum,in order to remind us to think about theneeds of others regularly.
But should charitable giving have “tohurt”? Should we be required to give upsomething in order to make a meaningfulgift? The answer is no, and yes. To give in a Jewish way is to act out of a sense ofjustice and responsibility – not guilt ordread. We are obligated to give for thesimple reason that the need exists. But ifwe have committed to giving by making apledge, either privately (in our ownminds) or publicly, we are obligated to fulfill it even it if “hurts.”
During our lives we will have timeswhen our ability to give may be limited.An unexpected tragedy, the loss of a job oran illness can dramatically change ourability to give to others or respond to therequests from organizations and causeswe care about. But tzedakah is an “equalopportunity mitzvah”and applies to every-one, no matter how much or how little wehave. If we are unable to give of ourmoney, we can give of our time, talentsand knowledge. That is why our sagesassured us that everyone is capable of giving when they said: “To the one who iseager to give, God provides the means.”
Amy Hirshberg Lederman is an author,Jewish educator, public speaker and attorney
who 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.
Amy will be in speaking in Indianapolis on June1st. See details in Community Events (p. IN 4). AAAA
The Indiana Jewish HistoricalSociety (IJHS) establishesHoosier Jewish Legends (HJL)– A Hall of Fame
Indiana’s 2016 Bicentennial and itsJewish communities celebrate a legacy oftradition, faith and community throughthe establishment of the Hoosier JewishLegends (HJL) – A Hall of Fame. TheBicentennial celebration aims to honor thestate’s 200 years of rich history.
HJL is designed to honor and recognizeHoosiers who are members of the Jewishand secular community who have made asignificant and lasting impact throughtheir personal and professional lives in theIndiana Jewish community, their secularcommunity, and life in local Jewish communities throughout Indiana.
If you wish to nominate someone (livingor deceased) from one of the followingdisciplines: Profession, Cultural Arts,Clergy, Educator, Athletic/Sports,Volunteer,or Community Benefactor, please download the brief nomination form atwww.ijhs.org. A $36 – double Chai –donation should accompany each nomination to cover processing costs. Allnomination forms should be mailed to:IJHS Hoosier Jewish Legends, c/o SheilaGreenwald, 1839 Box Elder Court,Indianapolis, IN 46260, no later than May31, 2016.
Our Bicentennial Celebration offers avenue to ensure our Hoosier Jewish stories, as well your personal stories, andthe stories of our local communities arepreserved for future generations. If youhave specific questions regarding the HJL Program or the Hoosier JewishBicentennial, please email Mark Roger,Jewish Bicentennial CommemorationChair, at [email protected]. Moreinformation is available at the IJHS officesat 260-459-6862 or visit www.ijhs.org. AAAA
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Joe and Harry (Rae) Nahmias and sister,Betty Calderon.
Lee was preceded in death by her husband, a sister, two brothers, andgranddaughter, Lynn Cohen.
Funeral services were held at on May 13at ARN Funeral & Cremation Services,and burial followed in Etz ChaimCemetery. Memorial contributions maybe made to Etz Chaim SephardicCongregation, 6939 Hoover Road,Indianapolis, IN 46260. AAAA
On this date inJewish history
On May 20, 1851Emil Berliner is born, Jewish-
American (invented gramophone).~ From The Jewish Book of Days published by
Hugh Lauter Levin Associates, Inc., New York.
Letter from Jerusalem– former Hoosiers visiting Israel
With Chaim and Alice Weissmann, Iwas privileged to enjoy a freilach event,celebrating the 60th anniversary of Mikeand Sylvia Blain (pictured to the left) andMike’s 88th birthday. The party, held in awinery in a suburb, Alon Shvut, about 25minutes outside of Jerusalem includedfour generations of the Blains’ large familyand several former Hoosiers, now settledhere:, Dorothy and Shimmy Friedman,Eddie and Yehudit Epstein, HarryGoldstein and his daughter, LisaKermeier, some former teachers at theHasten Hebrew Academy and otherfriends. Entertainment included sometouching remarks and words of Torah, aswell as some talented family memberssinging tributes to the guests of honor.
Mike was the longtime Israel Bondschair in Indiana and though he lived inIndianapolis, he was well known through-out the state.The Blains were good friendswith Rabbi Engel and family; Mike was aguest at our community Yiddish eveningdescribing in Yiddish and English his lifein Europe before and during the Shoah.Sylvia was the administrator at the HastenHebrew Academy for 26 years, and I knewher in that capacity when my daughter,Ronit, attended the school. After enjoyingthe Pesach holiday with their large familyhere, the Blains have returned to Clevelandwhere they live near one of their sons.
Shalom from Yerushalayim, Tzirel(Cyrelle Simon) Yom HaAtzmaut, May 12, 2016.
Cyrelle and her husband Ed Simon, z”l,lived in West Lafayette, Ind., for many yearswhere he was a biology professor at PurdueUniversity. She wrote a column for thisnewspaper called “Lafayette Chit Chat”from 1986–1995. AAAA
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Hoosier Reunion in Jerusalem Pesach 2016: L to R: Sylvia Blain, Michael Blain, LeonNitsun, Dorothy Friedman, Simmy Friedman, Harry Goldstein, Ruthie Friedman andRonnie Friedman.
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event especially for adult professionals andlay leaders who work with Jewish youth.
The NFTY Convention Teen Fellowship isa new leadership development opportunityfor teens to play an intentional and activerole in the planning process. The Fellowswill be part of brainstorming and key programmatic decisions, representingmore than 1,000 of their peers who will beattending the bi-annual event.
As part of the program, NFTYConvention Fellows will work with 1–2other teens in teams that will cover theareas of Program Design, Worship andMusic, Offsite Experiences and Plenaries.Teen Fellows will collaborate with adultmentors to create and implement visionaround events. The fellowship experiencewill include a site visit to the NFTYConvention hotel during spring 2016,and participation at URJ Kutz Camp’sLeadership Academy program in the summer. Teens will focus on leadershipskill development in communications,event planning, project management,
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budget and finance.A junior in high school, Rachael is an
alum of the NFTY-EIE High School inIsrael, and is heavily involved in NFTY’sOhio Valley Region (NFTY-OV).
“I’m really hoping to hone my leader-ship skills and understanding of all thebackground work that goes into eventslike Convention,” said Rachael.“I am alsoexcited to learn how to better work withmy own peers effectively and how to workas a true team.”
NFTY is open to teens in grades 6 to 12.More information about NFTY Conventioncan be found at NFTYConvention.org.
Mazel Tov, Rachel! AAAA
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“Teach us to number our days so that wemay gain a heart of wisdom.”
Herbert Horowitz is Rabbi Emeritus ofShore Parkway Jewish Center, Brooklyn,NY. He is a popular lecturer and scholar-in-residence. He can be reached at [email protected]. AAAA
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HHAI grads visit Israel
The 2016 eighth grade graduating class ofthe Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis(see cover photo, and graduates’ names in Mazel Tov to… on page IN 2) recentlyreturned from the annual trip to Israel. Tothe left are a few of the photos from the
many wonderful places they visited. Theywere accompanied by the principal,Miriam Gettinger and middle school,Judaic Studies and Hebrew teacher, HagalMoalem. (See more photos on the HHAIFacebook page.) AAAA
