January 16, 2013 • 5 Shvat 5773 Tu B’Shvat – Chamisha Asar B’Shvat by SYBIL KAPLAN

The Jewish Indiana Edition Post &Opinion Presenting a broad spectrum of Jewish News and Opinions since 1935. Volume 79, Number 5 • January 16, 2013 • 5 Shvat 5773 www.jewishpostopinion.com Tu B’Shvat – Chamisha Asar b’Shvat BY SYBIL KAPLAN

Perhaps nowhere does the holiday of Chamisha Asar b’Shvat or Tu b’Shvat have more meaning than here in Eretz Yisrael, for this holiday bridges the gap between Jews in the Diaspora and Jews in Israel. The holiday, which begins the evening of Jan. 25, is not mentioned in the Torah but makes its first appearance in the Talmud where it is called Rosh Hashanah l’ilanot. Why New Year of the trees? Jewish literature of the sixth to 11th centuries identifies this holiday as one on which the fate of the trees and fruit is decided. The “Tu”is an acronym for the Hebrew letters tet, which in the Hebrew system of counting is nine and vav, which is six, thus adding up to fifteen, the day on which the holiday occurs in the month of Shvat. The date was chosen when the Rabbinic schools of Hillel and Shamai (from the time of the Second Temple) argued about the dates. Hillel said it fell on the 15th of Shvat; Shamai said it began on the first of Shvat. Hillel’s opinion prevailed because it was thought that by the later date the winter rains in Israel were almost over. Although this holiday is not mentioned in the Torah, it is known in the Mishnah (the first part of the Talmud which explains, interprets and analyzes the laws of the Torah). It was a day meant to link the Jew to the land of Eretz Yisrael. In the time of the Second Temple, on this day, Jewish Cover art by Jackie Olenick farmers would estimate their obligatory tithes for tax (see About the Cover, p.3). collectors and other contributions which Jewish law required. In effect, Tu b’Shvat was the beginning of the new fiscal year. Another purpose of the holiday relates to the age of trees. In order to observe certain mitzvot, one had to know the age of a tree. The fruit from last year could not be used for this year’s tithes, for example; tithes had to be from new fruit. By designating Tu b’Shvat as a deadline, fruit gathered up to this time would be considered

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PRESORTED h Jewish The (see Kaplan, page 2) 2 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN January 16, 2013 KAPLAN Ashkenazi countries of Europe. Simcha Announcements (continued from cover) Today, many Sephardim continue the custom of reading and eating all night. be eaten from a fruit tree during the first The home service is called a seder and Mazel Tov to… three years the tree bears fruit. Only in the was believed to have been originally Koby Tavel, son of Bob and Carla fourth year can that fruit be eaten. compiled by a 17th century mystic, Aviva Mintz Tavel, younger brother of Sephardic Jews were influenced by the Nathan of Gaza. Sigal Tavel, became a Bar Mitzvah at Etz practitioners of kabbalah (Jewish mysticism) The seder consists of drinking four cups Chaim Sephardic Congregation on and derived their practices from the of wine to symbolize the changing of Thanksgiving weekend, Sat., Nov. 24, 2012. Jewish mystics of the 16th century living seasons. In her book, The Jewish Holiday This photo were taken on the Thursday in Safed, the principal town in the Upper Cookbook, Gloria Kaufer Greene suggests before, when he first lained tefillin. Galilee. Jews would assemble and read the first cup of wine is dry, white and about fruits and trees from a special book chilled to symbolize winter. The second whose sources were the Bible, Talmud, cup of wine is very pale, such as sherry or and the Zohar (the kabbalist work by rose, and signifies spring and the early various authors). thaw. The third cup of wine is deeply A special seudah (meal) would colored, like a dark rose, and symbolizes accompany the all-night readings and the late spring and blossoming trees. And would include partaking of no less than 15 (see Kaplan, page 5) fruits associated with the land of Israel. These customs spread to Turkey, Italy, Greece, Asia and North Africa and even to Simchas Welcome! Had a recent joyous occasion in your family or Jewish organization? The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN Edition welcomes your announcements for placement in our Simcha section (see page 2). Submit photos and text to: [email protected]. Next Deadline: Feb. 8, 2012. All decisions on publishing, date of placement, size of Scene from the musical, Joseph and the photo, and length of announcement are at Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Booth the sole discretion of the publisher. Tarkington Civic Theater in Carmel, Ind. (see Editorial, p.3). Photo credit: Zach Rosing.

Koby Tavel prior to his Bar Mitzvah.

New Business – Indy Tech Pros Eric Goldsmith has opened Indy Tech Pros, a new retail store, 5080 W. 38th St. 46254, behind the Red Lobster, 317/586- Tech (8324). They repair, upgrade, sell and recycle computers, printers, laptops and more. They have a few specials, free virus Hasten Hebrew Academy Chanukah Dinner scans, Windows XP Pro desktop computers The HHAI annual fund-raising dinner was held Dec. 2, 2012, in their Cultural Arts starting at $79, Netbook computers from Center. Guest speaker was Yehuda Avner, author of the book, The Prime Ministers: An $99 and up, laptops from $149 and up, Intimate Narrative of Israeli Leadership. In it he shares his first-hand experiences working and laser printers, computer projectors with Israel’s political leaders. The scrumptious kosher dinner was catered by Dina Cohen. and much more. They will also recycle all The next day, Avner spoke to the students at Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind. of your electronics, cell phones, laptops, “Avner was one of the most interesting and engaging speakers we have ever had,” said desktops, cables and more. They serve Professor Alvin H. Rosenfeld, founder and 30-year director of Borns Jewish Studies business and end users, just let them Program. “We learned a lot from him.” Photo – Seated (L-R): Simona Hasten, Yehuda know how they can be of help! Avner, Hart Hasten, Indiana Governor Mike Pence. Standing (L-R): Bernard and Laurie (www.Indytechpros.com, www.escrap Hasten, Monica Rosenfeld, B’nai Torah Rabbi Yisrael Gettinger and Mrs. Miriam inc.com, www.usedprinters.com). Gettinger (HHAI Principal), Karen Pence (wife of Mike Pence). Photo by Scott Romer. January 16, 2013 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN 3 Editorial About the Cover Inside this Issue “Nachamu, Nachamu – Comfort, Comfort My People” Simcha Announcements...... 2 I recently had the privilege of seeing by Jackie Olenick Editorial...... 3 the musical, Joseph and the Amazing About the Cover ...... 3 Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Booth This fine art glicee, measuring 12 x 15 Community Events ...... 4 Tarkington Civic Theater in Carmel, Ind. inches in the frame is a limited edition of Caring for your feet ...... 6 (see photo, p.2). Was it a coincidence that 300, on stretched canvas. Cong. wins solar panel grant...... 6 the dates it played were from Dec. 14–Jan. Olenick creates Judaic Indiana Jewish Historical Society ...... 7 5, the same time as we read the Torah illuminations in several 2013 Jewish Studies at IU and PU ...... 8 portions Miketz, Vayigash, and Vayechi? mediums based upon JYP Valentine’s Party for Singles...... 8 These three portions begin with Joseph in her favorite Torah text, Obituaries ...... 9 prison in Egypt where he was sent by his psalms and prayers. She Henya Chaiet (Yiddish for Everyday)....11 master Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, and also designs personalized, On this Day in Jewish History ...... 11 they end with Joseph dying. illuminated ketubot for the Jackie Olenick I had never seen the musical before so I bride and groom. The images created are The Jewish was surprised how close the plot was to joyful, contemporary, inspirational and the biblical story. Costumes were dazzling speak to issues that guide us on our day- Post &Opinion Jewish News and Opinions since 1935. and it was a pleasure to hear the beautiful to-day journey. They are intended to bring 1427 W. 86th St. #228 harmonies in the songs. The dances were blessing and holy reminders to every Indianapolis, IN 46260 choreographed well to fit the different Jewish home. She also creates beautiful email: [email protected] themes of the songs. What made this spiritual jewelry appropriate for men, phone and fax: (317) 405-8084 an entertaining performance were the women and teens. All jewelry is designed website: www.jewishpostopinion.com different songs and dances that had with words and symbols, to bring one themes from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. closer to the sacred, to lift one up and This year the URJ has selected Jackie’s In the play the mood is sorrowful when open ones heart. artwork exclusively for their calendar. Joseph is thrown into the pit and also Olenick presents and teaches hands-on She works in several mediums including when he is put in jail for something he workshops for temples, schools and acrylic and collage/multimedia, for which did not do. Even though the audience organizations where participants of all she is noted. Olenick has created bold and knows full well that he will eventually be ages and all levels of skill can learn about bright, large pieces that are appropriate for a exonerated, I could feel a lift in the room Judaic art and create their own unique temple or can serve as a focal point in a home. when he is released from jail and especially pieces for their home. (see About the Cover, page 11) when he reconciles with his father and brothers. Patrick Clements who starred as Joseph has an amazingly powerful singing voice and Diana Steckler-Sacino who had a leading role as narrator exuded charisma. I have written previously that we may not desire some of the challenges with $6.99Winter till January 31Coat – Same day, Special if in by 10 a.m. which we are faced and we may not understand the reasons for them, but as was the case in Joseph’s situation, they made him a stronger person and that made a big difference for the Jewish people. I recently experienced a similar situation Perfect Touch but on a smaller scale. A childhood neighbor, Pat Palm who had lived across the street from us came back into my life when I Cleaners found her living at MorningSide, a senior living community. She had two daughters Sharon and Kathy. When she was 49 her husband of 28 years had a heart attack and died suddenly. A year later she remarried 8435 Ditch Road and moved away. I had not seen her for decades but I heard she lost her daughter to cancer when Sharon was 45. Four years ago I was reacquainted with 259-7837 her and attended her 90th birthday party. When I would see her every few months she was always upbeat and optimistic Serving your community even though her second husband of 38 years had recently died. She had become one of the few people I have known who for 25 years. does not have a mean bone in her body. At (see Editorial, page 6) 4 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN January 16, 2013 with minimum 2 signups.Try the first class The repertoire for the concert includes Community Events for free. (Limited scholarships available.) French composer D. Milhaud’s Suite Sign up a friend who has never participated d’après Corrette for Oboe, Clarinet and Ongoing Torah Study in a JLI course and receive half off Bassoon as the opening work (with oboist Tuesdays 7:30–8:30 p.m. upstairs at for yourself. Instructor: Rabbi Mendel Wei-Tzu Chiu.), The Serenata for Clarinet, Lubavitch of Indiana, 1037 Golf Lane Schusterman. For more information: Call Bassoon, Trumpet, Violin and Trumpet by in Indianapolis. The class is led by 317/698-6423 or email JLI@lubavitchindiana. the early 20th century Italian composer A. Rabbi Mendel Schusterman. For more com. This course is eligible for CLE credits. Casella and the Brahms B Major Piano information: Call 317/698-6423. Living with Integrity: Trio, Op. 8. Navigating Everyday Ethical Dilemmas Guest violinist Areta Hadassah Book Club There comes a time when we’re forced to Zhulla will be making Sun., Jan. 20 at 3 p.m., at the home of choose between conflicting responsibilities her Indianapolis debut on Phyllis Kaplan, we will discuss In the Garden or to make ethical compromises for good this concert. Ms. Zhulla is of the Beasts by Erik Larson. If interested, reasons. How do we decide what is right, a Greek-born musician please call Annette Gross 872-1385. and more importantly, what is right for currently residing in us in our unique situation? Packed with Indianapolis with a rapidly Hadassah Board Meeting real-life scenarios, Living with Integrity rising career as both Areta Zhulla On Wed., Jan. 23 at 7 p.m., there will be challenges you to voice your opinion soloist and chamber musician. She is a a Hadassah board meeting held in the while providing practical Talmudic graduate of the Juilliard School and is a board room of the Arthur M Glick JCC. wisdom to help you navigate skillfully member of the Chamber Music Society of through life’s inevitable ethical challenges. Lincoln Center 2. Celebrate Tu B’Shvat with Hadassah This course will not only provide you with Also performing on the concert are Our annual Sedar to honor the New Year tools to make the right decisions, it will clarinetist David Bellman and bassoonist of the trees and the beginning of spring in also enhance your interaction with family Oleksiy Zakharov, cellist Ingrid Fischer- Israel will take place Sat., Jan. 26 at 1 p.m., and friends. Bellman, trumpeter Marvin Perry II, and in the Hooverwood Fireside Lounge, 7001 pianist Gregory Martin. All musicians with Hoover Rd. Come, enjoy and sample the The Ronen Chamber Ensemble Concert the exception of Ms. Zhulla and Mr. favorite treats from Israel and the festive The second concert of the season titled Martin are members of the ISO. A holiday. The Sedar will be led by Evelyn Masterpieces and Young Masters, will take reception hosted by Ronen’s Board of Harris and the event is chaired by Rosalie place on Tues., Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m., at the Directors will follow the concert in the Gussow. We welcome members, family Wood Room of the Hilbert Circle Theatre Wood Room. and friends. Please call the Hadassah in downtown Indianapolis. office 475-4278 to RSVP. You may be A new educational initiative will be Unattached Jewish Adults interested in purchasing trees for Israel in launched with this program: an On Sun., Feb. 3 at 12:30 p.m., meet honor of an upcoming or past event. extraordinarily talented high-school with old friends and make some new ones Please call Regina Globerman for JNF musician will be spotlighted performing at Lulu’s Café, 2292 West 86th St., on the trees at 228-1979. alongside Ronen musicians on the north side of 86th St., in the strip mall opening work of the concert. This year’s behind MCL where Kahn’s Wine & Spirits Welcome to Fabulous Jegas! participant is oboist Wei-Tzu Chiu, an is also located. For more information Bigger, brighter and better than ever! Indianapolis resident currently in her call 317/405-8084 or email: jpostopinion@ The Young Leadership Division of the senior year at the Interlochen Arts gmail.com. Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Academy in Michigan. Also, Ronen’s is hosting this event on Sat., Jan. 26 at cycle of masterworks of Brahms will Israeli Movie Night 8 p.m. at the Arthur M. Glick, JCC. begin with a performance of his Opus 8 On Mon., Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m., at the Open to the community, ages 21+. Step Piano Trio in B Major. Arthur M Glick JCC join our Israeli into fabulous Jegas! Tickets $18 includes: This is the Ronen Chamber Ensemble’s Community Shlicha, Marva Eden • Blackjack, Texas Hold’em, Craps, and 29th concert season. ISO principal ([email protected]) for Israeli Movie more, • Fifty chips per person at the clarinetist David Bellman and ISO cellist Night! The movie being shown will be door, • Hors d’oeuvres, • Vegas-style Ingrid Fischer-Bellman are co-artistic announced soon. entertainment, • Amazing prizes. directors of the series. (see Events, page 5) This event is open to all individuals who make a minimum $36 tax deductible gift to the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis 2013 Annual Campaign. To RSVP and to make your pledge, visit www.JFGI.org. Dietary Laws Observed • Cocktail Attire • Cash Bar.

New Jewish Learning Institute Class The class will be held six Mondays Jan. 28–March 4, 2013 from 7–8:30 p.m. at the Arthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Rd in Indianapolis OR six Tuesdays, Jan. 29–March 5, 2013, from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at the Schusterman Chabad House, 1112 Oakwood Trail in Indianapolis. Fee: $79 textbook included. $14 off per student January 16, 2013 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN 5 EVENTS regarding meeting times please contact We bring samples to you! (continued from page 4) Julie Sondhelm at 317-259-6822 x6. Music @ Shaarey Tefilla j i Congregation Shaarey Tefilla, in Carmel, KAPLAN welcomes all for music up close for (continued from page 2) the 2012–2013 season. Join us on Mon., Feb. 25, at 7:30 p.m. for “A the fourth cup of wine is rich and red and Stellar Reunion,” featuring Tchaikovsky’s stands for the fertility of summer. Souvenir de Florence with the members In between drinking, one eats fruit in of Time for Three, violinist Alexander order of “ascending spirituality.” After Kerr, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s the first cup of wine, one eats fruit with In-home shopping, WHOLESALE prices. Concertmaster Timothy Lees and inedible coverings like almonds, avocado, Principal Cellist Ilya Finkelshteyn. banana or melon, to represent the body www.tishflooring.com On Mon., April 15 at 7:30 p.m.: “Music covering the soul. After the second cup, from Israel”, with violist Atar Arad and one eats edible fruit with pits such as 317/ 879-TISH (8474) clarinetist Eli Eban in honor of Yom plum, prune, date, apricot, olive or carob HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day. to symbolize the heart being protected. In the early days of the Zionist pioneers, The series presents a broad range of After the third cup of wine, one eats fruit the planting of trees was carried out and musical styles and collaborative musicians which can be eaten in its entirety such became an affirmation of attachment to uniquely focusing attention on a Jewish as berry, apple, pear or fig, because it is Israel by those in the Diaspora. The theme, composer, or performer. Artistic closest to the pure spiritual creation. Talmud reports that in the time of the Director, violist Michael Strauss, crafts Food customs associated with Tu ‘Shvat Second Temple, it was customary to plant each program as you would an excellent have also been fruits and nuts connected a tree on Tu b’Shvat for every child born – meal, with the comfort of familiar to Eretz Yisrael such as the seven species a cedar for a boy because of its height and composers and their masterworks mentioned in Deuteronomy 8:7–8 – a cypress for a girl because of its fragrance. balanced with the zest of new or little barley, wheat, figs, dates, grapes, olives When the children grew up and were known pieces. Known for its intimate, and pomegranates. It was also customary about to marry, the poles for the chupah casual setting and meet-and-greets with to eat apples, raisins, carob and dried fruit. (wedding canopy) were constructed from the performers at after concert receptions, The sweet syrup from the brown leather the branches of their trees this is the place to be. Congregation pod of the carob is popular in Middle Sybil Kaplan is a journalist, lecturer, food Shaarey Tefilla is located at 3085 West Eastern desserts such as baklava. writer and cookbook author in Jerusalem. 116th Street, Carmel, Ind. Call 317-733- 2169 for ticket and more information.

Voice of the Soul: A Sabbath of Song and Story Save the date for an uplifting and spiritual Sabbath service with Carrie Newcomer and Rabbi Sandy Sasso on Fri., March 1 at 7:30 p.m., at Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, 600 W. 70th St. A festive Oneg will follow.

Indy Legends of Doo-Wop Jimmy’s Four Sounds backed by Arnie and the Soul Brothers are back again! Last summer, these two Indiana groups tore it up with their rock ‘em-sock ‘em dance music, toe-tapping doo-wop and dreamy jazz from the late 1950s and 1960s. They will be back on the JCC stage for an evening of fun and music. Put on your dancing shoes and don’t miss an extra surprise on the dance floor! On Sat., Mar., 16 from 8–10:30 p.m., $20/$15 for JCC members or $150 for a table of 10.

Jewish Bereavement Group The Albert & Sara Reuben Senior and Community Resource Center began a bereavement group in partnership with Community Home Health Services, a part of the Community Health Network. This bereavement group, which has a Jewish perspective and is facilitated by Rabbi Bruce Pfeffer, is open to all. For information 6 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN January 16, 2013 Caring for EDITORIAL Cong. Beth Shalom (continued from page 3) (Bloomington, Ind.) your feet her funeral recently, I heard the same from everyone else who knew her. I couldn’t wins $25,000 grant BY TODD MANN, DPM help but think part of the reason she was for solar panels such a giving, kind-hearted woman was With thousands of nerve endings, over from having experienced those tragic Congregation Beth Shalom was awarded 100 ligaments, 250,000 sweat glands, 26 situations in her life. a $25,000 federally funded state grant bones, and traveling over 100,000 miles in Jennie Cohen, January 16, 2013 for the purchase of solar panels for their a lifetime, the human foot – while at times building. Five other Indiana congregations a little smelly – definitely is complicated j i – Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Thomas and needs to be well taken care of. or other problems that may otherwise go Lutheran Church, and Unitarian Universalist A pair of well fitting, supportive unnoticed until the problem is much Church of Bloomington, and two Indianapolis shoes is a good start to taking care of your worse. You can use a mirror to examine congregations – will also receive $25,000 feet. The bones in a pair of feet make up the bottoms of your feet – a telescoping, grants, for a total of $150,000 in funding to 25% of all the bones in the human body. self-examination mirror works great. If generate clean and renewable energy, and to When playing sports, at work, or just you are unable to examine your feet on serve as models for others around the state. doing everyday activities, it is important to your own, ask a spouse, friend or an aid to The panels will will generate about 40 have properly fitting shoes and support to take a look at your feet. percent of our current electrical consumption. help prevent injury to these bones as well Prevent dry, cracked feet. Feet support They are also committed to finding ways as the ligaments and tendons that connect your body weight day in and day out and to conserve an additional 25 percent of these bones to each other and the muscles take about 8–10 thousand steps a day and current consumption. of the foot. are often not cared for like they should be. The congregation’s Till and Tend Whether you are an athlete looking for The result of all this pressure can cause the Committee members Lana Eisenberg, a pair of running or walking shoes or a soles of your feet as well as your heels to Sarah Wasserman, Dan Price, and Jerry diabetic looking for a pair of orthopedic become dry and crack. Myerson worked tirelessly on this project shoes, make sure to have your feet Moisturize your feet daily – twice a along with Madi Hirschland, who accurately measured before purchasing. day is ideal – paying close attention to the assembled and prepared the combined Wearing a pair of quality socks can soles of the feet and heels. It is generally grant proposal for the six congregations help maintain healthy feet. A pair of socks not recommended to moisturize between through Hoosier Interfaith Power and that is made from synthetic blends is the toes because this area is naturally Light (H-IPL). Over the past few years, generally the most ideal because they are moist. Also, using a pumice stone is a the commitment and hard work of these durable, lightweight and have features great way to file and smooth away rough, Beth Shalom members has been nothing that absorb and wick away moisture. dry skin. Do not use toenail clippers, short of inspirational. Last year, through Socks of 100% cotton absorb moisture, scissors or your fingers to cut and pick their efforts and encouragement, more but do not wick it way, creating conditions away at loose skin and cracks. This can than one third of our member households for the growth of bacteria and fungus. lead to worse problems. There are many reduced their energy consumption by There are many different types of socks for excellent moisturizers available; the key almost 15%. We demonstrated that a different people and activities – support is to use them regularly. If, after using congregation could achieve significant socks, diabetic socks, athletic socks, socks a moisturizer regularly with no household energy savings in a short time, with toe protection and extra padding. If improvement or the cracks become inspiring their solar panel co-applicants you are diabetic or have other foot/leg painful or bleed, consult your physician – to commit themselves to this goal as well. issues, your physician can best recommend you made need a prescription. In the weeks and months to come, Beth what type of sock would be most appropriate. These are just some of the ways that Shalom’s Till and Tend Committee along Daily inspection of your feet is also a proper foot care and proper footwear are with their grant partners will conduct very important part of keeping your feet vital to helping prevent problems and workshops and spread the word locally healthy. For those with diabetes, neuropathy maintain happy, healthy feet. For more and throughout Indiana to tell their story or poor circulation, daily routine inspection related articles, please visit my blog at and encourage others to lower their of your feet is important to prevent sores www.drtodds.com/foot-care-blog. carbon footprints. Beth Shalom, the Jewish Community Relations Council, and Congregation Todd Mann, DPM Beth-El Zedeck in Indianapolis are organizing a statewide conference this Comprehensive Foot Care February for Jewish congregations and Diabetic Foot Care leaders to discuss energy conservation. Foot & Ankle Wound Care Of course, this outcome could not have been achieved without the support of their Finance Committee and Board, who Phone: (317) 847-1558 expedited approval for our share of the Fax: (317) 733-3041 cost of solar panels, recognizing that the Foot Care return on our investment through cost avoidance would be greater than that in the Convenience [email protected] provided by traditional savings. We also had the support of Rabbi Besser who of Your Home www.athomefootdoc.com minimizes his carbon footprint by riding his bicycle to get around Bloomington! January 16, 2013 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN 7 write our family histories and stories for of Eloise Batic, Director of Exhibitions; The Indiana Jewish placement in the archives. Sheila announced Dan Shockley, Director of Interpretation; the chairs for the major committees: Joan Kim McCann, the interpreter who Historical Society Wolf, Chair of the History Committee; portrayed Fanny Kaplan and Carol Evelyn Harris, Chair of the Membership Schaefer, the interpreter who portrayed The 40th annual meeting was held on Committee and Barbara Goldman, Chair the Jewish community volunteer Tekla Oct. 28, 2012 at Broadmoor County Club. of the Endowment Committee. Wolf. Eloise explained that the exhibit The following members were elected Executive Director Eileen Baitcher started with a picture that was found in by mail ballot to serve on the IJHS Board reported that last year’s publication, Bonds the Indianapolis Jewish Federation archive of Directors: Jerry Abrams, Fred Chary, as Strong as Steel: A History of Indiana’s collection and how the exhibit was built Rachel Einwohner, Barbara Goldman and Scrap Dealers continues to generate more around that picture. Dan discussed the Kevin Krulewitch serving a three year interest and has sold more copies than many details that were replicated in term ending in 2015; Evelyn Harris, Ilean any other publication in IJHS history. The Mrs. Kaplan’s kitchen: the appliances, the Rowe and Rosalie Gussow serving a two Society is beginning to collect information china, the furniture and the wallpaper. year term ending in 2014 and Dan Appel for a second edition. Please contact the Kim discussed how she researched the serving a one year term ending in 2013. IJHS office if you know of a contact for a internet for accents that could have been Earlier that morning the Board of family owned scrap business which was similar to that of Mrs. Kaplan’s. Carol Directors elected the executive officers for not included in the first publication. explained that her character Tekla Wolf 2012–2013 fiscal year: President, Sheila In March 2012, Sheila Greenwald, newly gave another dimension to the exhibit by Greenwald, Indianapolis; First V.P., David elected IJHS president, was asked to work showing how the Indianapolis community Piser, South Bend; Second V.P, Garry on the archives of the Indianapolis Bureau helped the Kaplans. Mervis, Kokomo; and Treasurer, Barbara of Jewish Education with the goal of Goldman, Indianapolis. creating a video of their 100 years as a Paul Brockman, Director of Manuscript community Hebrew school. 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Obituaries born Aug. 31, 1928 and died December 19, 2012. A man of varied interests; Iz was Frances Congress Freed, 90, Julianne “Juli” Subrin, 43, died an avid fisherman and followed IU sports. daughter of William and Mollie Congress, Dec. 6, 2012. She was born in Chicago on He and his wife were antique collectors a community leader and July 2, 1969. Her family then moved to of toys and samplers and other items beloved wife who was Indianapolis where Juli graduated from that may have caught their interest. He preceded in death by North Central High School and she was very fond of opera and attended Robert Freed her loving attended IUPUI. performances frequently. husband of 65 years, died Juli will be deeply missed by her loving He proudly served in the US Army, and peacefully on Dec. 20, family; her parents, Harvey and Rivian, was a graduate of New York University 2012. Fran lived a life brothers, Barry (Michelle) and Brad Medical School, class of 1952. He worked reflecting love of faith, family, lifetime (Mary Lynn); nieces and nephew, Taylor, his way through medical school by learning, music, theatre, and community. Elizabeth, Madison, and Jacob. forming a dance band and playing the She graduated high school as salutatorian Memorial services were held on Dec. 11 clarinet and saxophone. at age 16, attended Fairmont State and at Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary. Dr. Mandelbaum joined the Indiana graduated with a degree in journalism In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions University Department of Surgery in 1958 from West Virginia University in 1944. She may be made to Indiana University practicing thoracic and vascular surgery became the editor of the Fairmont West Health Transplant Program’s Patient Fund for 37 years until retiring as a Professor in Virginia Times during WWII, married the or to the Indianapolis Humane Society, the department in 1995. love of her life shortly after the war and www.indyhumane.org. He was a member of the Indianapolis settled in Kokomo, Ind., with him as owners Hebrew Congregation, American Medical of Palmer’s Jewelry, Inc. She and Bob worked Helen Berkowitz Myers, 98, was born Association, Indianapolis Medical Society, alongside one another in the store for five March 3, 1914 and died Dec. 10, 2012. Society of Thoracic Surgery, and was a decades, while they raised five children. She was the daughter of Nathan and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Fran participated in the following Esther (Glick) Berkowitz, and lived in As a highly respected member of the organizations: Temple B’nai Israel (30 Indianapolis her whole life. Her passion community, Governor Otis Bowen, M.D. years as the bulletin editor), founding was dancing and at the age of four she named him a Sagamore of the Wabash. He member of The American Association of started private lessons with a renowned was also the former president of the Indiana University Women in Kokomo, Community French teacher, Madame Theo Hewes, for University Friends of Music Society. Concert board member, Altrusa Club, the next 12 years. Iz is survived by his wife of 60 years, Morning Musicale, Mother of Twins Club, She graduated from Shortridge High Germaine “Gerry”Newman Mandelbaum; Girl Scouts, Kokomo Country Club golf School, Madame Bleaker’s Teacher sons, Dr. David M. (Anna) of Greenwood, and bowling leagues, Temple B’nai Israel College, and Butler University. She taught Michael A. (Tracey) of Merino Valley, Calif., Sisterhood, National Sisterhood board fourth grade. She married Harry Myers Dr. Jonathan A. (Stacey) of Indianapolis, member, Panel of American Women, PTA, in1937, her one great love, whom she met Arthur E. Mandelbaum of Fort Wayne, AFS hostess, Hadassah local and state when they were both 16. He was a fabulous Ind., Stuart M. (Denise) Mandelbaum of lifetime member, writer for Indiana Jewish ballroom dancer and their dates were Las Vegas; daughter, Rise S. Cavaness of Post, and the Mayor’s committee to build a spent mostly at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. Indianapolis; sixteen grandchildren; new city hall. They had two daughters, Betty Sue brother, Dr. Joseph Mandelbaum of New She is survived by her loving family: Walker and Carol Lovinger; five grand- York and sister, Estelle Pace of New York. children, Susan (Robert) Gadomski of children, Lisa (Clay) Gick, Toni (Blake) Funeral services were held at Aaron- Bethlehem, Pa., Marilyn (Stan) Eisenstein Davis of Colorado, Juli (Matt) Simmermon Ruben-Nelson Mortuary on Dec. 23 and of Highland Park, Ill., Cheryl (Alan) of Colorado, Wendi Lovinger of Colorado, burial followed in Indianapolis Hebrew Meisterman of Gahanna, Ohio, Mike (Jane) and Steven (Pam) Schankerman; eight Cemetery North. Memorial contributions Freed of Westfield, Ind., and Judy (Bob) great grandchildren, Haley, Nick and may be made to Alzheimer’s Association Carter of Cincinnati; 13 grandchildren; 3 Lindsay Davis, Sasha Gick, Chase and of Greater Indianapolis. great-grandchildren; brother, Larry Congress; Camryn Simmermon, Zachary and and sister-in-laws, Betty Congress, Andrew Schankerman; nieces, Nancy Paula Davidson died in Austin Texas. Bernice Fidelholtz, and Bettie Glaser. Bate and Ellen Berkowitz; and nephew, She was married to Murray Davidson, (see Obituaries, page 10) Bill Berkowitz. who predeceased her, for 58 years. She Helen enjoyed keeping her family and devoted many productive years to weight friends laughing at her many comical loss counseling, first with Weightless Aaron tales. She will be greatly missed. She was Wonders and later with Weight Watchers. a life-long member of Indianapolis She was a beloved lecturer and confidant Ruben Hebrew Congregation and its Sisterhood for hundreds of patrons. Paula also served ARN and Hooverwood Guild. She knitted as a President of her children’s Parent- Nelson infant caps and booties and donated them Teacher Organization. She will be dearly to various charities. She was preceded in missed by her children, Bob (Susan), Ann death by her sister and dearest friend, (David) Kocher and Marcia McClure, her Dorothy Krieger; and beloved brother, grandchildren, Carey Davidson, Jeff Leonard Berkowitz. Davidson, Matt (Christine Carey) Kocher The Jewish Funeral Home of Greater Indianapolis Private funeral services of family only and Josh (Carol Townsend) Kocher, and were held at the Washington Park four great-grandchildren. A graveside 317-873- 4776 Cemetery Chapel on Dec. 13. Aaron- service was held on Jan. 2, at Indianapolis 11411 N. Michigan Road Ruben-Nelson Mortuary handled Hebrew Congregation South. Memorial just north of I-465 arrangements. contributions can be made to IHC or 10 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN January 16, 2013 OBITUARIES Epstein. Evelyn was a than a decade later, in 1957, he earned a (continued from page 9) graduate of Shortridge Ph.D. in education from Wayne State High School. She was a University. He also served as a mohel for When she hosted her 90th birthday lifetime member of 40 years until the 1990s. party, she presented a dramatic reading of Congregation Beth-El When Rabbi Goldman’s wife died in “Flying Frances”, the story of her being Zedeck. She loved family, 1982, he became a chaplain at Providence picked up by the wind at age five. Now friends, games of chance Hospital in Southfield and Royal Oak- she is flying with her beloved, Bob. They and shopping. Evelyn enjoyed her last few based Beaumont Hospital until he retired both remain “the best ever”. Her love will years at Morningside of College Park. She in February 2010. last with family and friends forever. will be missed by all who knew her. Survivors include son Dr. Joseph S. “May my blessings be inherited by She is survived by her loving daughter (Shelley) Goldman, daughters Vivian fantastic children, grandchildren, and and son, Sharon (Jay) Doner; son, Dr. (Michael) Aronson of Indianapolis and great grandchildren – the glass of life is David (Louise) Klain; grandchildren, Rose E. (Dr. Henry) Brystowski and half full, never empty.”– Frances Freed William (Melinda), Brian (Marla), and many loving grandchildren and great- A private graveside service was held in Laura (Paul) Maya; and six great-grand- grandchildren. Congregation Beth-El Zedeck North children, Craig, Caryn, Bradley, David, Interment was in Israel. Contributions Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be Benjamin and Alex. Evelyn was preceded may be made to Yeshiva Beth Yehudah, made to the Robert and Frances Freed in death by her parents, and husband, P.O. Box 2044, Southfield, MI 48037, Scholarship IU Kokomo, c/o The Department Dr. Benjamin Klain. (248) 557-6750, www.detroityeshiva.org; of Development, 2300 South Washington Funeral services were held Dec. 28th at Yeshivat Akiva, 21100 W. 10 Mile, Street, PO Box 9003, Kokomo, IN 46904. the Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary, Southfield, MI 48076, (248) 985-1625; or Arrangements entrusted to Aaron-Ruben- and burial followed in Congregation Women’s Orthodox League, c/o Shaindy Nelson Mortuary. Beth-el Zedeck South Cemetery. Freedman, 14640 Sherwood Court, Oak Memorial contributions may be made to Park, MI 48237. Arrangements by Hebrew Stanley S. Goldhamer, 85, died Dec. American Heart Assn., or to the charity of Memorial Chapel. 22, 2012. A manufacturer’s the donor’s choice. representative in the Eunice Brenner Patterson, 94, died clothing industry for 44 Rabbi Goldman holds a Dec. 29, 2012. She was years, he worked for photo of himself as a young born in Indianapolis on Campus Sports Wear until soldier in the Soviet army. August 18, 1918 to Charles his retirement in 1991. Photo by David Brystowski. and Lotte Brenner. Eunice Stan was a US Air Force was a graduate of veteran of WWll. An accomplished artist Rabbi Dr. Leo Y. Goldman, 94, was Shortridge High School. and member of the Indianapolis Art born in Poland in 1918, and died on Dec. She began work in her Institute he specialized in Chalk and 27, 2012. His funeral was held Dec. 29 family’s business, Brenner Luggage. Pencil drawings of people he knew and at Hebrew Memorial Chapel in Oak Later, after her marriage in 1951 to Dr. those in the news. He was a member of Park, Mich. Samuel S Patterson, Eunice assisted him Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation and He became a rabbi in 1938 and was in his dental practice. After his death in Broadmoor Country Club for many years. drafted into the Russian army during 1993 she went on to work with her Stan is survived by his loving wife World War II. He saw action, was son, Steven in his dental practice. Eunice Arlene; four daughters, Jennifer (Clay) significantly wounded and was moved was an avid Pacers and Colts fan. She Coulter of Carmel, Tracey (Matthew) further east to recuperate in an loved to travel, play mahjong and she was Pendlum of Fishers, Linda (Ernie) Hann of Uzbekistan hospital. It was there he met a dedicated member of the Jewish Indpls., Julie (Jim) Winkle of Chesterfield, his wife, Sonia, a Lithuanian refugee. They community; involved with Hooverwood Mo.; son, Dale (Ruthann) Scherl of were married in 1943. After the war, they Guild, a life member of Hadassah, Lawrence, Ks.; and 11 grandchildren, moved to Sweden and eventually to Oslo, NCJW and member of Congregation Emily, Allison, Sarah, Elizabeth, Kelly, where Rabbi Goldman became chief rabbi Beth-El Zedeck. Erin, Liam, Adrea, Evan, Max and Alex. of Norway. Her greatest joy was her family, who will Funeral services were held on Dec. 27 at After a period in Oslo, the couple deeply miss her and keep her in their Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, with realized that Norway wasn’t a place to hearts. She is survived by her sons, Dr. burial in Indianapolis Hebrew Cemetery raise a Jewish family. Working through a Alan (Michele) Patterson of Boca Raton, North. Memorial contributions may be Lithuanian refugee organization, they FL and Dr. Steven (Cindy) Patterson of made to Jewish Federation of Greater moved to Detroit in 1948, with the financial Zionsville; her brother, Sig Brenner and Indianapolis or the Leukemia Society. help of local philanthropist Louis Berry. sister, Millie Perry; grandchildren, Chelsea Arrangements entrusted to the Aaron- There, the rabbi and Sonia raised three Rose, Sammy, Pierson and Pavlina. Ruben-Nelson Mortuary. children – Joseph, Rose and Vivian. Funeral services were held Jan. 2, 2013 at In Detroit, Rabbi Goldman became Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary. Burial Mrs. Mazol Shamieva died on Dec. rabbi at several shuls, including the followed in Beth-El Zedeck North 23, 2012. She was the mother of B’nai Tyler Shul and Young Israel of Northwest Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be Torah member Yelena Strout. There was a in Detroit. In 1959, he built Shaarey made to a fund established by Eunice gravesite service Dec. 24 in B’nai Torah Shomayim in Oak Park. After the upon Sam’s death, Samuel S Patterson Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may synagogue was torn down to make way Professorship Fund at Indiana University be made to Congregation B’nai Torah. for the I-696 freeway, he led services at School of Dentistry www.iufoundation.iu.edu. the Jewish Community Center in Oak Obituaries for Blanche Friedmann Evelyn Epstein Klain, 93, died Dec. Park as well as in his home. Stonehill, Rosalie Levenson Burns, Fritz H 24, 2012. She was born July 29, 1919 Although Rabbi Goldman knew no Goldbach, Susan Erickson, and Arthur in Indianapolis to William and Lillian English when he came to the U.S., less Schiller will be in our next issue. January 16, 2013 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN 11 Ich gehdenk nauch dee grayseh kishen ABOUT THE COVER Yiddish for un dee paraneh vos zee haut gebracht (continued from page 3) fun Europe. (She had these very large pillows and down comforter that she She is married to Rabbi/Chaplain Leon Everyday had brought with her from Europe.) Olenick (see his article in the Healing Mere hauben zich goot aungehvaremt. Section) and they have three grown BY HENYA CHAIET Zee fleckt unz lehenen dem Yiddisher children and nine grandchildren, from zeitung der Forvetz. Ah Bintele Breve whom she constantly draws inspiration and Chicago winters gehdenkich nach hynt. (She read the naches.To see more of her artwork visit her Jewish Forward to us. I especially website at www.jackieolenickart.com or when I was a girl remember the Letters to the Editor called, email her at [email protected]. “Bintel Brief”. Some of the stories were Also check Facebook and Twitter. A longer Yiddisheh kinderlach hert zich tzoo very sad.) bio can be found in his month’s National un ich vel eych dertzalen ah bissel vegn Az der tateh iz geh coomen fun shul iz edition of this issue on our website. mineh yungeh yoren. (Yiddish lovers geven tzoo essen ah hayser cholent. Der listen and I will tell you a bit of my life cholent haut far shmeckt dee gahnsey story when I was a little girl.) hoyz. (When papa came home from shul On this date in Vinter is geven zayer kalt un greyleh we had hot cholent. The aroma from Jewish history shnayen in shtaut Chicageh. (The cholent permeated the entire house.) winters were very cold and snowy in Haynt ahz ich bin kalt, ken ich On January 16, 1852 Chicago.) machen varem in ayn menute nor dos Mount Sinai Hospital By unz in hoyz flegen mere brennen dervaremt nisht mein neshaumeh. (Today (New York) founded. holtz in ahn ayven, nor dos haut alleh if the house is cold it only takes a few ~ From The Jewish Book of Days published by mol geven kalt. (We had no central heat minutes to heat up, however it does not Hugh Lauter Levin Associates, Inc., New York. only a wood burning stove, however we warm my soul.) were always cold.) Zol ach zein varem in der neshaumeh. all she spoke until age five when she started Shabbes fleckt der tateh gayn frel in (May your soul as well as your body kindergarten. She then learned English, but shul un dee mahmeh fleckt nemen alleh be warmed.) has always loved Yiddish and speaks it finif maydlach tzoo er in bet aryn. (On Henya Chaiet is the Yiddish name for whenever possible. Chaiet lived in La Porte Shabbat papa went to shul very early and Mrs. A. Helen Feinn. Born in 1924, her and Michigan City, Ind., from 1952 to 1978 mama would take her five little girls into parents had come to America one year prior. and currently resides in Walnut Creek, her bed to stay warm.) They spoke only Yiddish at home so that is Calif. Email: [email protected].

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