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Cover Art by Jackie Olenick (see About the Cover on p. IN 3) 2 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN September 25, 2019 “The mandate to care for others comes Committee. Cantor Roger is married to Simcha Announcements directly from Torah,”Cantor Roger shared. Indianapolis native, Brandon Roger.They “Many times our ancestors have two sons, Eddie and Miles. If you’re were reminded to be interested in having a clergy member visit Mazel Tov to… mindful of the needs of you in your home, please contact Cantor the widow, the orphan, Janice L. Roger at 317-496-4985 or email Tahlia Alkobi, daugh- the stranger and the poor. [email protected]. ter of Saar and Shirley The rabbis translated that Alkobi received the into the maxim ‘Kol Yisrael Gavin and Haley Rourke on becoming President’s Education arevim Zeh bazeh – All Cantor Roger the proud parents of Josephine Mazal Award for outstanding Israel is responsible one for the other.’” Rourke (below) on Aug. 22, 2019. She academic excellence. Cantor Roger was kept busy during her weighed 5 lbs. 8 oz. and was 19-3/4 nearly 40 years at Indianapolis Hebrew inches at birth. Grandparents include Lori Jewish Family Service – pleased to Congregation (IHC), working with the Katz and Don Katz of Indianapolis, announce the implementation of a Congregational Choir, Chai Notes Choir, Judith McCallum of Florida and John Community Chaplaincy Program with 65thStreet Klezmorim, and other musical Rourke of Michigan. Great-grandparents support from the Jewish Federation of groups. She also taught bar/bat mitzvah are Larry and Arlene Weinberg of Greater Indianapolis. Cantor Janice L. students, and Kindermusik in the Early Indianapolis and Evelyn Rourke of Roger will be working with the Jewish Childhood Center. Non-musical areas in Michigan. Family Services staff as the Community Cantor Roger’s portfolio included the Chaplain. Worship Committee, Task Force on Disabilities Issues, Heritage Committee, Library Committee and Cultural Arts Committee. She also writes a column for the Indianapolis Star. Since retiring from IHC in 2017, Cantor Roger has done coursework in Clinical Pastoral Education and served as a chaplaincy intern in the IU Health system at Methodist Hospital. She is a member of the NAJC (Neshama Association of Jewish Chaplains) and serves on its Ethics

Barb and Dick Leventhal on being honored with special recognition from the Life & Legacy Community at their annual celebration Sept. 12, 2019. They are both lifelong residents of Indianapolis and graduates of Indiana University. Barb earned a law degree from IU McKinney School of Law and worked in private practice, as well as the public sector in Marion County Superior Court hearing adoption and guardianship cases. Dick pursued a career in business, founding Top Value Fabrics, Inc., and he currently serves on the board of directors of Emmis Communications and WastePoint, LLC.

Both Barb and Dick have generously given their time to many organizations over the years. Barb has served on the (see Mazel Tov, page IN 5) September 25, 2019 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN 3 Editorial About the Cover Inside this Issue “Love the Stranger in Your Midst” By Jackie Olenick Simcha Announcements...... 2 Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Editorial...... 3 Paternity and Love. By Dani Shapiro. New This is a “memory”painting of going to About the Cover ...... 3 York: Alfred A. Knopf, January 2019. 250 Shabbat services with my Community Events ...... 4 pages. $24.95. sister and Bubbeh. I’m Why Surge in Antisemitism is Alarming...... 6 Dani Shapiro grew up on the left with dark hair. Rabbi Irwin Wiener: (Rosh Hashanah) an only child in a subur- This is circa early 1950s. It The Power of the Spirit ...... 7 ban Jewish neighborhood was painted from a photo- Seniors in Place ...... 8 in New Jersey. Her father’s graph of the Nationally Purdue U. Hillel Cookout...... 9 family was Orthodox and registered historic Nezarin Indianapolis Opera...... 10 her mother was Jewish but Synagogue in Queen J. Olenick Hooverwood Mezuzah Project...... 11 secular. Before marriage Dani Shapiro Village in Philadelphia. It was built in 1805 The B’nai Torah BBQ...... 12 her mother agreed to follow Orthodoxy. and was originally a Baptist church which Shofar Making...... 12 Shapiro says her mother was a pathological welcomed immigrants from Poland, Broad Ripple H.S. 1969 Reunion ...... 12 narcissist who had a borderline personality Ireland, and Italy. Obituaries ...... 13 disorder, which made it difficult for people It became a synagogue in approximately IJHS Honored Jewish Legends...... 15 (including Shapiro) to get along with her, 1903 and welcomed Jewish immigrants Videographer Keeps Eye on Sports...16 and her father was depressed but Dani from the Polish town of Nezin where Jerry Delson: (Book Review) adored him. many settled together to be near this shul. Fond Memories of a Childhood...... 18 When Shapiro was 23, and attempting I added the Hebrew to the top of the shul Orthodox Union Hosts NCSY in Israel ...19 to make sense of her life, her parents were because of the current political crisis and Honoring Chevra Kadisha ...... 19 in a car accident. because this shul welcomed immigrants, Hadassah Opening Meeting ...... 20 Her father died including my family, for over 200 years. from the injuries Jackie Olenick is a Judaic artist and The Jewish shortly afterward. jewelry designer residing in Bloomington, Post &Opinion Her mother was Ind. Her work can be seen on her website Jewish News and Opinion since 1935. critically injured at www.jackieolenickart.com. Contact her at and Shapiro helped [email protected]. 1389 W 86th St. #160 take care of her for Indianapolis, IN 46260 the next two years. j i email: [email protected] Several times This revelation is shocking to her, and phone and fax: (317) 405-8084 throughout her life the few remaining mostly elderly relatives website: www.jewishpostopinion.com Shapiro is told that and family friends that she asks about it publisher & editor: Jennie Cohen she does not look Jewish. Frequently she have no answers for her. Although, she graphic designer: Charlie Bunes felt out of place, as if she did not belong, has a very loving exchange with her 93 did not fit in. Her pale blond hair and blue year old aunt who on p. 136 tells her, eyes amid many with dark hair and dark “I’m not giving you up.”When Dani starts Simchas Welcome! Had a recent joyous eyes probably did not help. weeping her aunt continues, “And you’d occasion in your family or Jewish organization? At age 25, Shapiro finds out the method better not be giving me up.”Now Dani is The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN Edition welcomes your announce- of her conception was artificial insemina- sobbing and her aunt finishes, “And you ments for placement in our Simcha tion. Her parents had trouble conceiving are my brother’s daughter.” section (see page 2). Submit photos and but they had not spelled out the details On p. 176 she writes,“The clues screamed text to: [email protected]. Next and she had not looked into it herself. in neon. But I had not seen them. After all Deadline: Nov. 1, 2019. All decisions Fast forward to when she is 54. Her plenty of people look or feel “other” than on publishing, date of placement, size of husband Michael wants to find out more their parents or siblings. Biology doesn’t photo, and length of announcement are at about his genealogy while his father is still promise similarity. Traits skip generations. the sole discretion of the publisher. mentally sharp to discuss it, and he Characteristics emerge, seemingly out of decides to take a DNA test. On a whim nowhere. Our parents seem alien to us.” voice became stronger and fuller within the she decides to follow suit. The reason I loved this book might be plaintive melodies of the Hebrew liturgy. On page 7 she writes: “The kits arrived different than why others like it. Besides The synagogue was his home. When he and sat on our kitchen counter for days, being a riveting mystery and difficult to put shook his tallis from his velvet pouch and perhaps weeks, unopened. … Finally one down, it seemed as if the teachings in the wrapped it around his shoulders, he night Michael opened the two packages book match our mission that we set forth became larger, almost mystical. Here in shul, and handed me a small plastic vial. ‘Spit,’ when my father handed the publishing prayer was our secret language, our way of he said. … Two months passed by and I torch to me almost 20 years ago: “To connecting. We had the choreography gave little thought to my DNA test … until protect, promote, and preserve time- down. We knew just what to do. Here one day an email containing my results honored Jewish values such as “Love your we stand. Here we sit. Here we sway. appeared.” neighbor as yourself.” Here we close our siddurs. Here we sing She is puzzled, to put it mildly: Scattered throughout the book Shapiro Ein Keloheinu. Here we kiss each other’s “According to Ancestry, my DNA was 52% includes some of these Jewish values. She cheeks and say: Good Shabbos.” Eastern European Ashkenazi. The rest was writes poetically about sitting with her I appreciate and benefit from the teachings a smattering of French, Irish, English, and father in shul as a young girl on pgs. of other traditions, but the parts of this German.”She eventually figures out she is 170–171: “I could feel the way his body book on Judaism strongly resonated with not at all related to her father biologically. relaxed when he davenned, the way his (see Editorial, page IN 4) 4 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN September 25, 2019 Parents Night Out (PNO) EDITORIAL Community Events Sat., Oct. 19 and Nov. 16, from 6–10 (continued from page IN 3) p.m., at the JCC. The PNO program aids Indiana Jewish Discovery Center: in creating stronger family systems by me. Reading these stories such as Shapiro Rosh Hashanah Open House offering parents of children with special sitting in synagogue with her father left Tues., Oct. 1, from 6–7:30 p.m. at 1112 needs a respite opportunity, as well as me feeling as if someone wrapped a heated Oakwood Trail for 2nd day of Rosh inclusive programming for children of all blanket around me on a bitter, cold day. It Hashanah. Join us for delicious Rosh abilities in a safe, Jewish environment. Join gave me that sense of belonging for which Hashanah refreshments and hear the Shofar us as we explore the world through a vari- Shapiro yearned. Blowing (every 15 minutes as needed). For ety of activities, crafts, music and more! Shapiro has written nine other books. more info and to RSVP email office@IN This program series is sponsored by Her journalistic pieces have been JewishDiscover.org or 317-698-6423. Jewish Family Services. Contact Rachel published in prominent newspapers and Katz at [email protected] for more informa- magazines. She has taught in writing Cong. Beth Shalom Book Club tion. Cost $5 per child ages 2–12. programs in leading universities and Sun., Oct. 6 at 3 p.m., at the home of Advanced registration required. cofounded a writer’s conference in Italy. Susan Meyers. October selection is The See more at danishapiro.com. Hadassah Huntress by Kate Quinn. Contact Sharon Finding Your Place in B’nai Mitzvah book club will be discussing this book on Karp at [email protected] for Sun., Oct. 20, Oct. 27, Nov. 3 from Oct. 27th. (See details below). more information, and check the website 9:45–11:15 a.m. A Program for Interfaith We wish our dear readers a Shana Tova for directions to Susan’s home. In case you Families with Kids in the Bar/Bat Mitzvah U’metukah! A good and sweet year 5780! can’t make this one, the selection for the Pipeline. This 3-session program helps Jennie Cohen, September 25, 2019 November will be Mrs. Everything by interfaith families find their place in Jennifer Weiner. bar/bat mitzvah through learning about j i the lifecycle event, meeting with families Sponsor: JFGI NEXTGen, JCRC. Contact Hooverwood Guild Annual Raffle who will share their prior experiences, and Matt at [email protected] with questions. Wed., Oct. 16 at Broadmoor Country developing strategies to make everyone Club at 11 a.m.The drawing will takes place feel welcome at their child’s upcoming Hadassah Book Club as part of the Guild’s annual luncheon. b’nai mitzvah celebration. All families Sun., Oct 27 at 2 p.m., Inheritance by Tickets are $10 each or 11 for $100. Cash are welcome to attend, regardless of prior Dani Shapiro. Hostess Esther Batelman. prizes are $1,000, $500 and two for $250. involvement in the Jewish community. Sun., Nov. 17 at 2 p.m., The Wedding Song by The raffle raises funds to enhance the lives This program is supported by a generous Farideh Goldin. Hostess Carol Arenstein. of Hooverwood residents. Need not be grant from the National Center to Facilitator MaryJo Erdberg. Sun., Dec. 22, present to win. You can drop off payment Encourage Judaism and will be facilitated 2 p.m., Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia at Hooverwood or mail your check to by Patti Freeman Dorson. To sign up go to: Owens. Sun., Jan. 20, 2 p.m., The Only Hooverwood Guild, 7001 Hoover Rd., www.cognitoforms.com/JewishFederation Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict. For Indianapolis, IN 46260. For more info call OfGreaterIndianapolis/FindingYourPlace more info or to RSVP contact Helaine Sally Seidenstein at 317-441-9324. InBnaiMitzvah. For more information, Herman at helaineh1@ gmail.com. Reservations due by Oct. 9th. Cost of please contact Nina Price at nprice@ luncheon is $36 for Guild members and jfgi.org or 317-715-6993. Fostering Identity-Safe Spaces for $46 for non-members. Jewish Teens & Their Peers Nice Jewish Brunch Mon., Oct. 28 from 8:30–10 a.m., JFGI Indiana Jewish Discovery Center: Sun, Oct. 27 and Nov. 24 10:30 a.m. Center for Jewish Engagement & Family Sukkot Experience – –12:30 p.m. Join Ami (LGBTQ+) Learning (CJEL) 6705 Hoover Road (enter Soup in the Sukkah Indianapolis Jewish Group for our monthly through Door 1). JFGI has invited Amram Wed., Oct. 16 from 4:30–7 p.m. Details brunches. Each brunch seeks to provide a Altzman, Youth Programs Associate at to follow. For location, more info and to space for LGBTQ+ Jews and allies, and Keshet, to share his expertise and engage our RSVP email [email protected] offers an opportunity for discussion community in an important conversation or call 317-698-6423. around different topics that affect us all. about how we support Jewish LGBTQ+ youth, their peers, and their allies locally. Keshet is a non-profit organization that works for the full equality of all LGBTQ Jews in Jewish life and creates spaces for queer Jewish teens to feel valued as queer and Jewish. Contact Nina Price at nprice@ jfgi.org or 317-726-5450.

Denial – Movie screening and conversation Tues., Oct. 29 from 7–9 p.m., at Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, 600 W. 70th Street. Denial tells the true story of the libel lawsuit brought against Deborah Lipstadt in 1996 by David Irving for Indiana Jewish having called him a Holocaust denier. At Historical Society the time, he was arguably the world’s leading denier. The movie stars Rachel (see Events, page IN 8) September 25, 2019 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN 5 MAZEL TOV “Barb and I thoroughly enjoyed the (continued from page IN 2) evening and appreciate being honored, Ashton Gleckman, whose film, We however, there are many other people Shall Not Die Now will be premiering as board of directors of JFGI, Indianapolis who deserve honor and recognition for part of the Heartland Hebrew Congregation, IHC Foundation, their tireless dedication to our local Film Festival on Oct. 12 and Hooverwood. She was co-chair of the Jewish community.” at 7:20 p.m., at AMC Endowment Committee and continues to Castleton Square Theater be a member of the committee, as well as 2 and Oct. 17 at 2:45 p.m., having been a JFGI vice-president and at AMC Traders Point member of the Budget and Allocations Theater 10. Gleckman Committee. In addition, Barb devoted 20 directed, edited, composed the music and years as a docent at the Indianapolis filmed the movie. Museum of Art and more recently, The film explores the Holocaust, where volunteered at Dress for Success. between 1939 and 1945, over six million Dick has been a dedicated JFGI board Jews and 11 million others were systemat- member for 30 years. He has served as ically murdered by President of the Board, campaign co-chair the Nazi regime. three times, and Endowment Committee Seventy-five years co-chair two times. Dick was honored after the conclu- with the LL Goodman Young Leadership sion of the war, Award in 1994 and the Kehilla Award for this film seeks to commitment to the Jewish community in Matthew and Leslie Tobe on becoming explore not only 2012. He is currently a national board the proud parents of Dylan Caleb Tobe the horrific human member of IU Hillel and has chaired their (above) on Sept. 14, 2019. He weighed 8 tragedy and what annual fundraising event, Indiana lbs. 5 oz and was 21 inches at birth. we can learn Campus Superstar, for the past 15 years. Grandparents include John and Diane from it, but the They are most proud of their growing Abrams of Indianapolis, Judith Tobe and resilience of those family! Their daughter, Lisa, and her Stephen Tobe both of Pittsburgh. Great- that rebuilt their lives in spite of the husband, Adam, have a daughter, grandparents are JJ Abrams and Miriam unimaginable. Sydney. Their son, David, and his wife, Calderon both of Indianapolis and Ashton interviewed survivors here in Sarah, have a boy, Jack. Phyllis Seidenstein of Pittsburgh. Dylan Indiana, nationally, and internationally. Dick’s comments about the event: has an older sister, Bella, age 2-1/2. (see Mazel Tov, page IN 6)

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1257+ 0(5,',$1 675((7 &$50(/ ,1 W 5(1$,66$1&(,1',$1$32/,6&20 6 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN September 25, 2019 Why Today’s Surge in So why is today’s surge in Jew-hatred right to a national identity, accuse Jews of different – and particularly alarming? being puppet masters controlling govern- Antisemitism is Alarming Generally, antisemitism has come from ments’ policies, insinuate that American BY DR.DEBORAH LIPSTADT either the right or the left. But today, it Jews are disloyal to the U.S., and make comes from three different sides at the such bizarre and evidence-free accusa- I would prefer to know same time. tions as the fabrication that Israelis harvest far less about antisemitism From the right, Jews are being singled the organs of dead Palestinians. than I do. I have been out by xenophobic populists who are Some on the left deploy the right to researching and teaching increasingly setting the tenor of politics criticize Israel as a cover for overt anti- about the Holocaust for in many democracies. They also face semitism. For example, Pulitzer Prize decades, and in 2000, after emboldened white supremacists whose winning author Alice Walker, in a recent one of the world’s leading Lipstadt conspiracy theories have been given cre- interview, effusively praised a book so Holocaust deniers, David dence by political leaders and government laden with antisemitism that the publisher Irving, sued me unsuccessfully for libel, I officials – including in the U.S. – who use who had contracted to publish it refused was compelled to spend close to three barely coded antisemitic language (“cos- to do so. (The book she enthusiastically months in a London courtroom listening mopolitan,” “globalist,” obsessive talk of endorsed describes the Talmud as a racist to him spew Jew-hatred. George Soros) that evoke a sinister, tract and contends that the world is As I entered and greedy, planet-running Jewish cabal. controlled by lizard people – Jews – who left the courtroom, These ultra-right extremists are part of engage in child sacrifice and control the Irving supporters increasingly sophisticated groups that economy.) Under fire, Ms. Walker would barrage me make shrewd use of the online realm and employed the fallback tactic of many with antisemitic have learned to shed the outer trappings when accused of antisemitism: The attacks epithets. Some left of extremism. They may not know one on her, she insisted, were attempts to me anonymous another but they read the same websites, “smear” her to prevent her from “speaking notes with mes- quote the same propaganda, and share the out in support of the people of Palestine.” sages such as “Jew same views. U.K. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has bitch. Die.” (Irving On the left, the intensifying attacks are tried similar deflections after saying that lost his case.) And becoming increasingly institutionalized. (see Antisemitism, page IN 7) now I have spent They often come from those who cannot the past three years writing Antisemitism distinguish legitimate criticism of particular j i Here and Now, a book that explores this Israeli policies from bigoted attacks on MAZEL TOV deadly disease. Jews. Some progressives deny Jews their (continued from page IN 5)

He also visited various concentration camps in Poland. Frank Grunwald of Indianapolis was one of the Holocaust survivors he interviewed for the film. Ashton is the son of Dr. Ari and Jennifer Gleckman. See more on the movie’s website at www.weshallnot- dienowmovie.com or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/weshallnot- dienow/

Rabbi Avi and Nini Grossbaum on welcoming their children, Dovid, Chana and baby Chai (below), to Indy. They will be joining the Chabad staff, with emphasis on youth and young adults. September 25, 2019 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN 7 in many ways, even though we don’t ANTISEMITISM Rosh know what the future holds. Will these (continued from page IN 6) wishes include more than just our desires and needs? Will these wishes encompass “Zionists” didn’t “understand English Hashanah the action necessary to fulfill our mission irony”– a clear suggestion from a possible of spiritual enlightenment? future British prime minister that Jews BY RABBI IRWIN WIENER, D.D. Our lives are so temporary. A wind can are not full Britons. (Yes he said “Zionists” come and blow us away. Rain can fall and but if you listen to his speech it’s clear that The Power soak our dreams and aspirations. Fire can he meant any Jew who has any affinity consume our shelter and even destroy our for Israel.) of the Spirit lives. This is the challenge our season of But this hatred comes, not only, from renewal represents. the right and the left. Islamist extremists More than 24 centuries ago a prophet Our shelter from life’s storms is the have made Jew-hatred a cornerstone of in Israel declared that the most potent and support we extend to those in need. Our their ideology. Many of the physical enduring force in the world was not that comfort in the face of adversity is the attacks on European Jews – in Toulouse, of material wealth or physical strength, helping hand we offer to our fellow Brussels, Copenhagen, Paris, Berlin, but the power of the spirit. human. The fire that burns should be Istanbul, and on and on – have come from Supporting Jewish and secular institu- inside of us as we fight injustice and jihadists. Several recent studies in Europe tions of caring and sharing affords us the poverty and famine and homelessness. have confirmed that radical imams in opportunity to understand what Judaism A story is told about an old man who sat many European mosques regularly engage is all about – what we humans are all outside the walls of a great city. When in virulent harangues about Jews; Jewish about – that humankind is capable of travelers approached, they would ask the students in schools with large Muslim good things, heavenly things, without old man, “What kind of people live in populations are often harassed. regard for material gain or selfish motives. this city?” The old man would answer, Jews in many major cities in Europe And, approaching a maturing stage of “What kind of people lived in the place routinely eschew wearing or carrying life is no excuse for ignoring our responsi- where you came from?” anything that identifies them as Jewish. bilities. Tikkun olam, the continuing repair If the travelers answered, “Only bad Sadly, many European governmental in the tear of the fabric of humankind’s people lived in the place where we came agencies, fearful of being accused of journey, requires constant participation. from,” then the old man would reply, Islamophobia, have been decidedly reluc- It is not enough to acknowledge the “Continue on, for you will only find bad tant to candidly identify the jihadist source problems. We are obligated, as partners people here.” of these attacks. with God, to ensure that the tear is But if the travelers answered, “Only To make all this worse, some Jews are repaired to the best of our ability. good people lived in the place where we prone to see antisemitism only on the Each tear and each repair brings us came from,” then the old man would say, other side of the political transom, even as closer to understanding our place in this “Enter, for here, too, you will only find they fail to see it within their own camp. experience we call life. And the High Holy good people.” Some on the right only see antisemitism on Day season – Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, There is no doubt that good people live the left and ignore the white nationalism and Sukkot – help remind us that we are everywhere. Humanity’s record speaks that is rampant on the right. Some on the nothing without deeds. We are nothing for itself: the many agencies designed left are easily and rightfully appalled by without purpose. Only when we lift a to ensure continuity and survival are a misdeeds on the right while remaining person who has fallen, can we with pride testament to the goodness. We don’t ask, oblivious to the antisemitism in their midst. declare who we are and truly comprehend “Why?”Rather we ask,“How?” They are quick to blame Mr. Trump but the connection of heaven and earth. How can we as a people respond to the silent about progressives whose portrayal This time of the year enables us to bad things that occur every single day – of the power and loyalties of the “Jewish recollect as well as plan for tomorrow. We not as punishment for some imagined sin, lobby” drifts into the brackish waters of will ask for forgiveness of the past and but rather because things are the way they prejudice. They excoriate Jews who make wishes for a future more prosperous are, and it is our responsibility to share in support Mr. Trump but stay silent on the creation process by doing what we can Ms. Walker or excuse the leaders of the to alleviate the suffering that is part of the Women’s March. And when someone calls human experience.That is our partnership attention to the fact that Islamists have Happy New Year! with God. been responsible for so many violent from The prophet of long ago spoke the truth attacks on Jews and others in Europe, about the spirit being the most potent some pundits on the left are quick to force in the world, and we are living proof. condemn that as Islamophobia. Our hope is that the year we are about Dr. Lipstadt is Dorot Professor of Modern to welcome will encompass a light that Jewish History and Holocaust Studies at leads us from despair and will never be Emory University. Her most recent book is, Nora Plaza Shopping Center extinguished. And the sound of the shofar Antisemitism: Here and Now, which she we hear as we usher in this New Year will will discuss during her visit to Congregation 1300 East 86th Street stir in us a greater understanding of the Beth-El Zedeck on Nov. 4, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. 10a – 7p partnership. Afterward she will be signing copies of her Fri. & Sat. 10a – 6p, Sun. 12 – 5p Rabbi Irwin Wiener is spiritual leader of new book. the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation near Phoenix, Ariz. He welcomes comments at j i 846-5718 [email protected]. He is the author of two Haggadah titled, Why is This Night Please visit our new website: www.goodmansshoes.com books: Living with Faith, and a modern and Different? This column was in a previous contemporary interpretation of the Passover High Holy Day edition of this publication. 8 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN September 25, 2019 EVENTS Jewish Engagement and Learning will Seniors in Place (continued from page IN 4) host The True Wartime Escape: Margaret and H.A. Rey’s Journey from France exhibit Weisz and Tom Wilkenson and is based on from Oct. 23 – Nov. 29. As part of For additional events such as movies, Lipstadt’s book History on Trial: My Day George’s visit, JFGI has partnered with singing club, knitting club, bingo and more, in Court with a Holocaust Denier (Harper CANDLES Holocaust Museum and or for questions, tickets or to RSVP for these Collins, 2006). Movie screening will be Education Center and WFYI to put on events listed below, contact Ruth Gal at followed by a discussion. Screening is “Celebrating with Curious George,”a fun (317) 557-2265 or [email protected], unless stat- in anticipation of Dr. Lipstadt’s talk at family-centered event. The program will ed otherwise. Please make all checks payable Congregation Beth-El Zedeck on focus on interactive learning activities to JFS and mail to 6905 Hoover Road, November 4. Free and open to the public. relating to winter holidays and will even Indianapolis, IN 46260, Attn: Ruth Gal. (See article by Lipstadt on page IN 6) feature a visit from Curious George and Contact Jennifer Hodes at jhodes@bez613 the Man in the Yellow Hat! Feel free to The History of a Global Religion .org or 317-253-3441. drop-in to the Domont Auditorium Thursdays Oct. 17, Oct. 24, Oct. 3, anytime, and you can pick up a bite to Nov. 14, Nov. 21, Dec. 5, and Dec. 19 Coburn Place Halloween Party eat from food trucks parked in front the from 1–2:30 p.m., at Center for Jewish Wed., Oct. 30 from 6–7:30 p.m. Come building. Contact Amber Maze amaze@ Engagement & Learning (CJEL), 6705 help the Cong. Beth Shalom Sisterhood jfgi.org or 317-715-6976. Hoover Road, Door #1. This ongoing class bring its annual Halloween Party to the will be led by Carole Neufer. The first children residents of Coburn Place – a JEdI Council Day of Learning lecture will be about Hinduism. For more residential shelter for women and their Sun., Nov. 10 from noon to 4 p.m., at information call Carol at 317-595-9192. children who have suffered domestic JFGI Center for Jewish Engagement & No charge. violence. For more information, contact Learning (CJEL) 6705 Hoover Road (enter Isabel Atlas at ieatlas @aol.com. through Door 1). All educators who Women Sublime – The Feminine work in Jewish settings in the Greater Point of View Hadassah Lunch and Learn Indianapolis area are invited to join us for Thurs., Oct. 17, depart JCC at 6 p.m., Award winning program that chronicles an afternoon of learning, sharing, and for Dance Kaleidoscope at IRT, 140 W. the lives of American Jewish women who connecting. The theme for this year’s Washington Street. The work of 3 women have made a mark on American or world conference is Kesher: Making Connections. choreographers: Keisha Lalama, Cynthia history. Meets at 11:30 a.m., at Donato’s at Come for an afternoon of enriching Pratt and Mariel Greenlee. Limited num- 106th and Michigan Road. Note new loca- professional development and make ber of tickets. Payment and reservations tion. Wed., Oct. 30 Gertrude Berg, actress, connections with colleagues, teaching must be received no later than September writer, producer and pioneer of classic ideas, team building, learning through 27. RSVP to Ruthie. Transportation $10. radio. Presented by Marion Garmel. Wed., play, Judaism, and more. Please register Nov. 20, Ray Karchmer Daily, ophthal- by October 17 at http://bit.ly/JEDI2019. Day Trip to The Apple Works mologist and a leader in the fight for equal Contact Nina Price at [email protected] or Wed., Oct. 23, depart JCC at 10 a.m., for opportunities for women in Texas. She was 317-726-5450 x 1245. Trafalgar, Ind. Featuring over 50 varieties the first Jewish woman to graduate from a of apples as well as peaches, pumpkins, Texas medical school and the only woman Bereavement support group pies and persimmons. 14 spots available. physician among the founders of the Tues., Nov. 12 and Dec. 10 at 6 p.m., in RSVP to Ruthie. $50 Includes transporta- Texas Academy of Medicine. Presented Room A-17 of the JCC. JFS and Ascension tion, bus tour & lunch. by Rachel Nolan-Johnson. For more Health and Home invite you to a Jewish information contact Phyllis Russell at bereavement support group, co-facilitated Anthem Coffee Pops Series [email protected]. by Brenda Kenyon LCSW and Paula Cinematic Symphony – Glanzman Goldberg. While everyone A Spotlight on ISO Musicians Congregation Shaarey Tefilla processes grief and loss differently, healing Fri., Nov. 1, depart JCC at 9:15 a.m., for Israeli Art Exhibition and Sale is enhanced by sharing with others who Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Thurs., Oct. 31 from 7 p.m.–10 p.m., have experienced loss. Together, the group Circle. This concert brings the accom- Fri., Nov. 1 from 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Sat., will address the social, emotional and plished musicians of the ISO front and Nov. 2 from 7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m., and Sun., (see Events, page IN 9) center as featured soloists. Join us in Nov. 3 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m., at Shaarey celebrating the art of cinematic music Tefilla, 3085 W 116th St, Carmel, Ind. The and the extraordinary artistry of our art is from the Safrai Gallery in Israel. own musicians. RSVP to Ruthie. Transportation: $10. Celebrating with Curious George Sun., Nov. 3 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m., JFGI Treasures of Ancient Greece Center for Jewish Engagement & Thurs., Nov 7, meet at main entrance at Learning (CJEL) 6705 Hoover Road (enter 4 p.m. at The Children’s Museum, 3000 N. through Door 1). The JFGI Center for Meridian Street. Featuring more than 150 objects, including scientific inventions, j i sculptures, jewelry, armor, vases and more. exhibit $3. Transportation available for Explore the history and mythology of the minimum of 7 people. ancient Greeks. Discover how the ancient Sandi Werner, REALTOR Greeks influence sports, government, Indy International Festival [email protected] entertainment and beauty, even today! Fri., Nov. 8, depart JCC 10 a.m. for 317-850-6111 RSVP to Ruthie. Admission $5. Special (see Seniors, page IN 13) September 25, 2019 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN 9 Purdue U. Hillel

Summer is over at Purdue Hillel and we have finished a few weeks of school. Boiler Gold Rush (BGR) Shabbat for fresh- men and the Welcome Back Cookout were amazing starts to the new school year. We met many wonderful students of the Class of 2023. Our Freshman class comes to us from 17 States and 3 countries. During September, we have been busy with our regular activities including the weekly Bagel Break,“Coffee with Philip”in the Union and Shabbat Services & Dinner. We are now recruiting for the December Birthright Israel trip and filling our 15 spots before the High Holidays begin. A highlight this month will be our annual Jewish students gather at the Purdue Hillel for their annual Welcome Back Cookout. visit to the Corn Maze at Exploration Acres, and its tribute to the 150th anniver- and events. For more information on sary of Purdue, at the end of the month. these and other Hillel programs please Lastly, we are looking forward to the High contact Hillel at [email protected]. Holidays on campus with Nachshon Wishing you a Happy & Healthy Shana Tova! Carmi, our service leader and joining the Executive Director Philip Schlossberg, community for Tashlich. MSW, Purdue Hillel [email protected], Parents and local community residents 765-743-1293. Twitter: @purduehillel are always invited to join us for services #PurJew #kosherlife; SnapChat: PurdueHillel. j i Instagram: @purduehillel EVENTS (Right) Students playing chess at Purdue (continued from page IN 8) Hillel before the Welcome Back Cookout. spiritual dimensions of grief from a Jewish perspective.This program is free of charge, and no registration is needed. For more information please email Paula at pgold- [email protected] or Julie at 317-529-5497.

NEXTGen Happy Hour Tues., Nov. 12 from 6–8 p.m. NEXTGen hosts a community Happy Hour for Young Adults to meet in a fun, social setting every second Tuesday of the month. For more info contact Matthew Kramer- Morning 317-715-9261 or mkmorning@ jfgi.org, www.facebook.com/jfginextgen.

Congregation Beth Shalom (CBS) CBS Worship Services are held at 6:30 p.m., on the second, third and fourth Fridays of each month at 849 W. 96th St., Indianapolis. Direct questions to info@ bethshalomindy.org, call 317-306-5644, or see our CBS website, www.bethshalom indy.org, for more information and programming. Talmud Torah CBS offers a unique, bimonthly immersion-based religious school experience for all children ages 4 through 10 and individualized B’nai Mitzvah and Confirmation classes with enrollment available throughout the year. You need not be a CBS member to send your child. Bring your child’s Judaism to life. Contact Diane Graul at dwgraul@ gmail.com to learn more. 10 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN September 25, 2019 Indianapolis Opera – A Voice. A Stage. A Story. For their 45th anniversary season Indianapolis Opera is presenting Brundibar & Vedem, a project for April 2020 in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of Holocaust Remembrance Day. As part of our mainstage series, we are producing the opera Brundibar, featuring members of the Indianapolis Children’s Chorus performing alongside our Spring 2020 Resident Artists on April 24, 25, 26 at the Toby Theater at Newfields. This opera was written by Czech composer Hans Krása (1899– 1944) in Prague at the beginning of World War II, and tells the story of two children who struggle to raise money to help their sick mother, and their journey to defeat the organ grinder bully, named Brundibar. The opera was subsequently taken to the Terezin/Theresienstadt Concentration Camp; a propaganda camp where visiting dignitaries would be shown how “wonderfully” the Nazis were treating the Jews. It was performed 55 times by children in the camp during the war. While Brundibar has no Holocaust-themed storyline, the circumstances surrounding its inception and performance are unique and essential to understand our history, particularly in combating anti-Semitism. For this reason, we will also present the theatrical oratorio Vedem, by prominent female American composer Lori Laitman, as a double-bill with Brundibar. The text comes from Vedem, the underground newspaper that boys in the camp ran during their time at Terezin, and also features children’s chorus. The combination of these two works brings together the art performed at Terezin with the historical circumstances surrounding its performance.

In order to advance the theatrical experience of art and music at Terezin, we are bringing a corresponding art exhibit to Indianapolis, “Vedem Underground” to enhance the educational component of this project. This series of 13 banners tells the story of the boys who ran the underground newspaper in Terezin, with excerpts of their artwork, political (see Opera, page IN 13) September 25, 2019 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN 11 Hooverwood Mezuzah Project “And you shall write them on the door- posts of your house and upon your gates” – Deuteronomy 6:9 The Hooverwood Mezuzah Project was held Sept. 22, 2019 and included a ceremony to affix 200 mezuzot to all the doors and public spaces at Hooverwood. These were donated by different members of the community. It was a final act of dedication to the renovation of Hooverwood The 65th Street Klezmorim entertain all, and the addition of Kraft Commons, 26 and some are insipred to dance. assisted living units. President of Hooverwood Board of Directors The mezuzot were designed by well- Dr. Murray Firestone and Nancy Cuppy. known Jewish artist Gary Rosenthal and crafted by an autistic artisan in his studio. Rosenthal’s art is inspired by the concept of “Hiddur Mitzvah”, which means to beautify a good deed or blessing. The following people on the Mezuzah Project Committee helped to make the event a huge success: Caitlin Lubline, Rita Pitzele, Myrna Nelson, Brittany Scheidt, Marc Sigman, Jeannie Stein and co-chairs Shelley Kahn and Marcia Goldstein. (photos by Doug Pritchard)

The beautifully designed mezuzah affixed Many volunteers helped in affixing the in it’s rightful place. mezuzot throughout Hooverwood.

Hooverwood CEO Evan Lubline addresses the gathering before the mezuzot were affixed.

Affixing a mezuzah with Rabbi Dennis Sasso of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck. 12 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN September 25, 2019 The B’nai Torah BBQ Picnic, Aug. 25 2019 Shofar Making

Lots of laughs, desserts, fruit, and prizes Newly inducted congregation president Saar made it fun for all. Alkobi (L) and Israel Keisari called Bingo. (Photos by Tzirel Rutstein).

Indiana Jewish Discovery Center, led by Rabbi Shusterman (above 2nd from right), conducted a shofar making workshop on Sept 11.

j i Broad Ripple H.S. 1969 Class Reunion The Rabbi, Board of Directors, and Members of Congregation B’nai Torah and its Sisterhood

extend the best Where’d 50 years go! Classmates (L-R above) Howard Golden, Gary Hetherington New Year’s wishes and Dennis Weiss, and (L-R below) Barbie Leventhal and Dee Dee Frazin reminisce on to the entire old times and catch up. Jewish Community!

September 25, 2019 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN 13 OPERA Stoner Fund, or Hooverwood Guild. Jodi (continued from page IN 10) Obituaries was loved by many and all who knew her will miss her greatly. commentary, and personal histories. This Mark Rozenberg, 68, of Carmel, exhibit will be displayed at the following passed away July 28, 2019. He was born to Bruce Tishler, 64, passed away Aug. locations: Jewish Community Center: Monya and Reyza Rozenberg on Nov. 21, 7, 2019. He was born to Doris Kort Tishler January–February 2020; Indianapolis 1950 in Moldova. Mark worked for and Melvyn M. Tishler on April 6, 1955. Artsgarden: March–Mid April 2020; Beth- TransAmerica Insurance Company until Bruce was a “natural born world shaker.” El Zedeck Synagogue: Mid April–April 19, his retirement in 2015. He was a member No one had a quicker mind or greater gift 2020; and Toby Theater at Newfields: April of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation of gab. He could meet anyone and not 20–26, 2020. (IHC) and a life member of LUTCF. Mark flinch, and take either side of a subject or Additional outreach performances of is survived by his wife, Lyudmila; sons, debate and convincingly win over anyone. Brundibar are scheduled for: Beth-El Eric (Anastasia) Rozenberg and Gene Bruce attended North Central High Zedeck Synagogue, April 19 and Toby (Ashley) Rozenberg; grandsons, Ariel School and then lived many happy, care- Theater at Newfields, April 23. Joseph Rozenberg and Eli Roman free years in Bloomington before moving For more information about this project, Rozenberg; and brother, Igor Rozenberg. back to Indianapolis and starting a including updated educational offerings, Funeral services were held at A.R.N. company, Commercial Carpet Brokers please visit: http://www.indyopera.org/ Funeral & Cremation Services on July (CCB). Bruce’s innovative idea for CCB brundibar—vedem.html. Or contact Dr. 31st, followed by burial in IHC North was to provide Realtors and their clients Rachelle Woolston, Education Director at Cemetery. discount flooring, and it was highly [email protected], 317-283-3531. successful. CCB was the blueprint for Indianapolis Opera, 4011 North Joan Jackson Stoner, 94, passed Tish Flooring, Inc., a company started in Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis IN 46205. away peacefully at her 1992 by his brother Fred who, along with www.indyopera.org. home on July 30, 2019 Bruce’s brother, Harry, and father, Mel, after a long illness. Jodi continue to operate it. j i was born Dec. 26, 1924 at In the 1990s and 2000s, Bruce moved to his SENIORS Methodist Hospital in adopted city, Miami, Fla. In Miami, Bruce, (continued from page IN 8) Indianapolis, the second ever the entrepreneur, started a carpet and of two daughters in a high-end Oriental rug brokerage.Through Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th warm and loving family. After attending this business, Bruce made more countless Street. Travel the International Festival Shortridge High School, she studied friends in Miami and around the world, and meet ethnic artists, shop for interna- sociology at Indiana University and was literally. In fact, besides family, Bruce’s tional goods, explore over 50 cultural an active member of Sigma Delta Tau greatest love was his vast network of displays, taste international foods, enjoy sorority. After the war, she met and wed friends – be they the old friends of the authentic ethnic entertainment and the love of her life, Morris Stoner, to whom Camp Kiwaca or B-town days, to his experience a naturalization ceremony. she remained happily married for 37 years. friends in “the grove” days. Bruce was RSVP to Ruthie. Admission $12. Trans- Jodi was fun, energetic, and generous. always in constant contact by phone, text portation: $10. She always had a kind word for others, or email all of his life. Bruce was a truly and she was the first to offer a helping unique personality on this earth, and Veterans Day Concert hand to those in need. Her volunteer could sometimes test the limits of the Sun., Nov 10, depart JCC at 2 p.m. activities are legion: Gray Lady at Veteran’s patience and love of his friends, and if it Concert at 3 p.m., Indiana State Museum, Hospital, women’s division chairman and ever slightly wavered, their love for Bruce 650 W. Washington Street. Honor those campaign chairman for Jewish Welfare and his for them was steadfast. Special who have served in the United States Federation, past-president of IHC sister- gratitude to Sam Calderon and Karen Armed Forces during this annual Veterans hood and Hooverwood Guild, and many Mishelow Thompson. Day Concert featuring the Indianapolis other service contributions. In 2015, Bruce moved back to Indy to be Municipal Band. Hear rousing renditions She loved animals, and served as a near family and friends, and the one time of patriotic marches, traditional American board member for Spay-Neuter Services. “rebel”and “wild child”had given way to a songs and spirited folk tune arrangements. She was past-president of both the softer-edged, thoughtful, fine man. Bruce RSVP by Oct. 31 to Ruthie. Admission $14. Indianapolis and Indiana State dental (see Obituaries, page IN 14) Transportation $10. auxiliaries. Her many friends who loved her will never forget her smile and warmth, Book Club her hearty laugh, and her playful nature. Aaron Tues., Nov 12 at 10:30 a.m., at Hasten Jodi is preceded in death by her loving Hebrew Academy, 6602 Hoover Road. All husband, Dr. Morris Stoner (1985). She is Ruben are welcome. Call Monica Rosenfeld at 317- survived by her three children Dr. Jesse ARN 255-3604 or 317-691-5907 for more info. Lyn Stoner of Berkeley, Calif., Dr. Robert Nelson Stoner of Indianapolis, and Dr. Bradley Thanksgiving and Hanukkah Lunches Stoner (Leslie) of St. Louis, as well as with Libby & David Fogle Lunch Bunch seven wonderful grandchildren (Jacob, Thanksgiving’s lunch is Thurs., Nov 21 Margaret, Ari, Michael, Noah, Meredith, with reservations due by Nov. 14, and Caroline), and three dear great-grand- The Jewish Funeral Home of Greater Indianapolis Hanukkah’s lunch is Thurs., Dec. 19 with children (Vivian, Eliana, and Naftali). reservations by Dec. 12. Held at noon at A graveside funeral service was held on 317-873- 4776 JCC, 6701 Hoover Road. Reservations August 1st, at IHC South Side Cemetery. 11411 N. Michigan Road required. RSVP to Anne or Christy at Contributions can be made to Indianapolis just north of I-465 317-259-6822. Cost $3. Hebrew Congregation Dr. Morris M. 14 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN September 25, 2019 OBITUARIES years old, Faina raised her children as a Arnold “Buddy” Robins, 88,of (continued from page IN 13) single mother and worked several jobs to Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and longtime support her family. She ensured her house- resident of Indianapolis, passed away on loved music and, in recent quiet times, hold was always filled with love, warmth, Aug. 16, 2019. enjoyed plugging in his i-phone and and of course, delicious food despite the Buddy was born in Bronx, New York to listening to Dylan, the Beatles, Neil Young difficult circumstances she faced. Julius and Etta Robins. He was a graduate and Motown. He enjoyed going out with Faina immigrated to Indianapolis in of Virginia Tech College, class of 1953. family and friends for sushi. He loved 1993 and poured herself into studying From 1953–1955 he served in the United laughing and reminiscing about “The English and American history in order States Air Force in Alaska. Buddy moved Dog”(inside joke.) to become a United States citizen. She his family to Indianapolis in 1956 where Bruce will be forever missed deeply by became a cherished member of the he built his family business, Delco Foods. those who survive him. Besides his mother Indianapolis Russian community, often Buddy was a member of Congregation and father, Bruce leaves behind two brothers, advocating on behalf of her fellow Beth-El Zedeck (BEZ), Temple Beth David Fred and Harry (Carrie); sisters, Nancy immigrants as they assimilated into their and Tau Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He was Tishler and Jennifer Tishler in Tampa, Fla., new lives in the United States. an avid golfer playing at Ballen Isles and Susan (John) in Chicago; uncle, Louis A beloved teacher, Faina frequently Country Club in Florida and Broadmoor F. Kort, of Worthington, Ohio; nieces, corresponded with her students from Country Club. Melissa Garth, Coby Tishler, Gabriella Ukraine and enjoyed reminiscing about Buddy will be deeply missed by his Tishler, and Tatum Tishler; nephews, Ryan the fond memories they shared together. beloved family who survive him; son, Garth, Max Tishler and Kort Beckham Faina also loved cooking and spending Michael B. (Julie) Robins; Dr. Starla Tishler; great-nephews Campbell Garth, time with her grandchildren, regularly Goldman and Dr. Helen (Steve) Nahmias; Easton Garth and Landon Garth; and crafting clever Russian games and puzzles nine grandchildren, Eric, Erin, Reid, Rayce, many loving cousins in Ohio, New Jersey for them to enjoy after a three course Rohn, Randy, Audrey, Lucas and and New York City. meal. Faina’s sharp wit, selflessness, and Benjamin; two great-grandchildren, Sadie We love you, Bruce, and miss you so indomitable spirit touched the lives of and Mira; and his close friends in much already. Bob Dylan said it best – “I’ll everyone she met and will be missed by all. Devonshire in Florida. He was preceded in see you in the skies above, in the tall grass, Faina is preceded in death by her death by his wife, Florence Robins. in the ones I love, you’re going to make husband, Boris Voskoboynik, and her Graveside funeral services will be held me lonesome when you go.” Funeral brother, Peter Veprinski. Faina is survived on August 20th at BEZ North Cemetery. services were held August 11th at by her sons, Michael (Irene) Voskoboynik, Memorial contributions may be made to A.R.N. Funeral & Cremation Services. and Shlomo (Shula) Voskoboynik of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, 600 West Memorial contributions may be made to Ashkelon, Israel; grandchildren, Katherine 70th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260 or Palm the Simon Cancer Center, 1030 W. (Jason) Schwartz, Ellen Voskoboynik, and Beach Hospice. Arrangements entrusted Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN 46202, or Anna Voskoboynik of Indianapolis and to Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary. Riley Hospital for Children, Riley Sarit Voskoboynik and Benny Voskoboynik Children’s Foundation, 30 S. Meridian St., of Jerusalem, Norman Lefstein, 82, of Indianapolis Suite 200, Indianapolis, 46204-35009. Funeral services were held on August passed away on Aug. 29, 2019. Norman 19th at Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary was born in Rock Island, Ill., to George Shirley Cohen Marks, 97, was born and burial followed in Congregation and Rose Lefstein on July 16, 1937. He Oct. 1, 1921 in Detroit. She passed away Beth-El Zedeck North Cemetery. attended Augustana College and earned on Aug. 14, 2019. She was a member of The family would like to express their L.L.B (University of Illinois, 1961) and L.L.M Congregation Beth-El Zedeck for over 60 sincere appreciation to the staff of (Georgetown University, 1964) degrees. years. She was preceded in death by her Hooverwood Nursing Home and Home Norman was a dedicated attorney, husband, Harold. Shirley worked as a Services Unlimited. In lieu of flowers, scholar, and teacher, who worked tirelessly sales associate for Engles Hosiery and memorial contributions can be made to in pursuit of justice in the nation’s legal Sophisticates. Graveside services were the Hasten Hebrew Academy Holocaust system. Dedicated to legal education, August 16th at Beth-El North Cemetery Memorial Fund (where Faina’s story is Lefstein served as dean of the Indiana with Cantor Melissa Cohen is officiating. exhibited) or to Hooverwood Nursing University Robert H. McKinney School Arrangements entrusted to Aaron- Home. (see Obituaries, page IN 17) Ruben-Nelson Mortuary.

Faina Voskoboynik, 89, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Meridian Hills North on Aug. 18, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. Faina was born on APARTMENTS June 20, 1930 in Ovruch, Ukraine, to Moisey and Klara Veprinski. 251-1900 In 1941, Faina narrowly escaped the Nazi occupation and survived the Holocaust. Located at 64th and Hoover Rd. After World War II, Faina studied to become a Russian language teacher and began an illustrious 40+ year career as an Happy New Year from the impactful educator. Following her husband Boris’s untimely Mordoh Family & the Staff death when her sons were only 2 and 4 September 25, 2019 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN 15 Indiana Jewish Historical Society (IJHS) Honored 5 Hoosier Jewish Legends On Aug. 25, 2019, the IJHS honored these Legends below at their annual lunch at Broadmoor Country Club. Linda Cohen, West Lafayette; Carolyn Leeds, Indianapolis; Joseph Levine, z”l, Fort Wayne; John Planer, North Betty Stein Manchester; and Betty Stein, z”l, Fort Wayne. The mission of the Indiana Jewish Historical Society is to collect, preserve, publish, and share the history of the Jewish experience in Indiana. Joseph Levine

IJHS 2019 honoree, Linda Cohen (in front), and family from Lafayette, (L–R): Kurt, Jessica, and Ava Cohen, Alex Bluestein, Andrea Cohen, and Jacob, Ann, and Brad Cohen.

Other four honorees, (L–R): Carolyn Leeds of Indianapolis; Rena Black, daughter of Betty Stein, z”l, of Fort Wayne; Stanley Levine, son of Joseph Levine, z”l, of Fort Wayne; John Planer from N. Manchester. 16 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN September 25, 2019 Videographer Keeps is covering that game, he does not neces- sarily know his position each time. The His Eye on the Sports equipment belongs to the company and he uses the appropriate gear for that spot. That He Loves The Pacers Big Screen is in house, so he BY MATTHEW J. SILVER is paid by Pacers Sports & Entertainment. For covering a broadcast game he is hired “Lance Stephenson used me as a pin by FOX Sports Indiana, or ESPN, whatever cushion when he would throw a no-look crew is doing the video. “The broadcast pass to keep the ball inbounds and land setup is a lot tougher than the Big Screen. on me,”says Jeremy Rosenstein, speaking The director is in your ear telling you what of the former Indiana Pacer player.“I sort to shoot, sometimes in split-second bursts. of expected it after a while even though it If the announcers are discussing a touch- made me nervous, but it is an interesting down five minutes ago, the video director way to be part of a professional sports basketball action from left to right, he is yelling ‘find the guy who scored, now!’ game,”he laughed. uses a hard cam. Also using the hand-held You have to constantly be ready to move Rosenstein is a freelance sports videog- camera that sits on his shoulder and back, quickly,”he adds.“It can be really intense!” rapher who has developed a successful Rosenstein positions himself under the “Last year I covered the Super Bowl in career in the sports world. A one-time backboard for action shots. When he Atlanta for ESPN”, says the 41-year-old. special needs teacher and sports coach at shoots closer to the bench, he says, “It’s He had also covered the first football Northview Middle School, he says, “I interesting, I get to hear what the players game of the season, Cincinnati vs. UCLA would leave school at the end of the day if are saying to each other.” He has shot in Cincinnati for ESPN. The night before I was not coaching, jump in my car and Pacers and Fever games, as well as many he had covered an Indiana Fever basket- hustle downtown to shoot the Pacers Big Ten events. ball game and the press conference game for the Big Screen, taking in the “Last season I covered the Purdue following, and then dashed to Ohio. game action, the Pace-Mates, the kiss-cam, Wisconsin football game for ABC with Rosenstein grew up in Indianapolis, the dance cam, the fans.”(The Big Screen the cart-cam, a camera used for football attended Hasten Hebrew Academy for is the set of four large screens high above games that is on a platform transported by eight years and had his bar mitzvah at the arena, each facing a different direction, a motorized vehicle that someone drives Beth-el Zedeck. Proud of his Jewish just for in house game attendees.) up and down the sidelines and I shoot the heritage, celebrating Shabbos Friday nights Operating high above midcourt from video,”says Rosenstein. with his family here, he has worked in the an oscillating seat that covers full court Hired by whichever station or network (see Silver, page IN 17) September 25, 2019 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN 17 OBITUARIES (online at publicdefenders.us). Hedda (Brand) Goldman passed (continued from page IN 14) away on Sept. 3, 2019. She was prede- Jenni Kleinman Berebitsky, 43, ceased by her beloved of Law from 1988 to 2002. His earlier passed away on Aug. 29, parents, Isidore and Sally positions included faculty member at the 2019, surrounded by family Brand. Hedda is survived University of North Carolina School of and friends. She was born by her sister, Diana Law and director of the Public Defender Feb. 10, 1976 to Joyce Greene (Barry), daughter, Service for the District of Columbia. (Dannenberg) Kleinman Rori Goldman (Bashir) of Dean Emeritus Lefstein received and Elliot Kleinman. Carmel, Ind.; son, Seth numerous honors and accolades, including No words can capture Goldman; grandchildren, Bella and Sam the Sagamore of the Wabash Award the extraordinary life and journey of Jenni Birany and Benjamin Goldman; nieces; (2002), the Champion of Indigent Defense Kleinman Berebitsky or her impact on and her beloved Oliver. Award (2005) from the National family, friends, the ALS community, fans Funeral services were held on Sept. 5th at Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, worldwide who know her through her Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary. Private and the Indiana University President’s book, ALS Saved My Life. . .Until it Didn’t, burial services were held in New York. Medal (2019). Lefstein was a respected and the award-winning documentary, Donations may be made to Beth-El Zedeck, leader in the American Bar Association. Grateful – the Jenni Berebitsky Story. 600 W. 70th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260. In 2011, the ABA published his last Jenni’s adventurous life spanned countries book, Securing Reasonable Caseloads: and continents, but her signature achieve- In our next edition we will publish these Ethics and Law in Indigent Defense.He ments were closer to her Indianapolis home. obituaries: Louise Litwack, 86, who authored numerous books and articles on Jenni’s life is celebrated by her immediate passed away Sept. 12, 2019 and Shirley fair legal representation for those who family, her husband Jeff and 11-year-old Halpern Mansbach, 85, who passed could not afford a lawyer – and remained son Philip, her mother Joyce Kleinman, away on Sept. 25, 2019. passionate about this work until the end brother Rob (Gerri) Kleinman, her father of his life. He was an active member of the Elliot (Afi) Kleinman, brothers Alec, Ari, j i ACLU and the National Association for and Asher, and the extended Berebitsky- SILVER Public Defense. Asher family, Barb and Charlie, Doug and (continued from page IN 16) Norman was a loving husband, father, Kim, Steve, Tammy, Kylea and David, and grandfather. He is survived by his Bonnie, and their families. “Jenni’s JCCs of Baltimore, Seattle, Cincinnati and wife, Diane Lanman; his children, Lisa Village,” a network of friends and care- Minneapolis as the sports camp director in Lefstein-Berusch (Ken Zirm), Adam givers, helped care for, support, entertain the summers. As a child Rosenstein says Lefstein (Sharon Gilad), and Susan and empathize with the family throughout his parents often went to sporting events, Pretsky (Joshua Pretsky); his stepson, Jay Jenni’s decade-long journey. and he has wanted to work in the sports Lanman; his brother, Stuart Lefstein; and Jenni lived an extraordinary life. field as long as he can remember. his grandchildren: Elana, Margalit, and Diagnosed with ALS in March 2009, “People may think it’s glamorous, but Joseph Berusch; Moriah, Sarah, and Eva she was given 18–24 months to live. A when I’m hired to work an event, we have Pretsky; and Ella Lefstein. naturopath by training and a strong, to unload the equipment from ESPN’s Funeral services were held at Aaron- adventurous soul by nature, Jenni first truck, and set it up cameras and support Ruben-Nelson Funeral Home on Sept. mourned her diagnosis, then took it on as gear, top to bottom, from the announcers’ 1st, and burial followed at Beth-El Zedeck the challenge of a lifetime. She inspired box down to the field to cover all angles North Cemetery. In lieu of flowers family thousands to walk, participate in triathlons, of the football game,” he says. “It’s a lot and friends may make memorial contribu- support the family and the cause, and did of work.” tions in Norman’s name to Lefstein it all with charm and humor. It’s not just ball games he covers. “In Legacy Scholarship at the Indiana In lieu of flowers, please make donations 2002, I worked the Winter Olympics in University Robert H. McKinney School of to Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Salt Lake City, and the NFL draft in Law (Please send to the Indiana (IHC). 6501 N. Meridian Street Nashville. He also covered a Ferrari race University Foundation, PO Box 6460, Indianapolis, IN 46260. Funeral Services at the Speedway earlier this year, and Indianapolis, IN 46206-6460.) or the were Sept. 1st at IHC, and burial followed videoed the U.S. Open in New York. National Association for Public Defense in the IHC Congregation South Cemetery. At pre-game meetings you learn the coaches and assistants, the roster of players for each team, and the officials. “It’s riveting, it’s a challenge, but as a forever sports fan it’s something I relish.” Matthew J. Silver is a free lance writer, musician and repairer of wood furniture in Indianapolis. 18 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN September 25, 2019 pollution. A later medical study showed When Mishkin was growing up, he Book Review that the health of thousands was affected observed that Donora was not a utopia, for years by this event. The Donora Smog but a town where a basic decency Museum claims “clean air started here” prevailed. His peers generally did not because the terrible event in Donora share whatever racist and anti-semitic heightened awareness of the health attitudes their parents may have had, and REVIEWED BY JERRY DELSON problems associated with air pollution. if they had them, those attitudes were not The steel mill site is now an industrial overt among the parents. Fond Memories park. Mishkin feels that union actions can His memoir is so vivid that it could serve help workers, but he also blames the as a model for others who plan to write of of Childhood union for closure of the mill. The union their own life experiences. Mishkin’s book opposed automation, and the Donora mill can be purchased from the website of Memories of Donora: Growing up Jewish became non-competitive with other steel the Donora Historical Society, on in a Western Pennsylvania Steel Town.By mills that were also owned by United Amazon.com and at the Beth-El Zedeck Sidney Mishkin. 2018. 123 pgs. $20. States Steel Company but located in other gift shop. Sidney (Sid) Mishkin did not return Pennsylvania cities. To Mishkin’s regret, Jerry Delson has fond memories of growing to live in Donora after he went away to thousands of Donora jobs were lost. up in Chicago with visits to his grandmother’s college, but he wrote a lively and sincere Donora had vitality. Mishkin feels this farm near Plymouth, Ind. He also lived in memoir about his life growing up in his was due both to its mix of cultures and to Israel, where he taught engineering and beloved hometown. the vigor of its young people, many of economics at Ben Gurion University in Donora’s residents, he writes, were whom he can recall by name. Its Jewish Beer-Sheva from 1972 to 1979. The Delson mostly immigrants community was strong, and the town’s family lives in Palo Alto, Calif. He can be from Eastern and schools and students treated everyone, reached at: [email protected] Southern Europe. including African-Americans, fairly. When Editor’s note: Sidney Mishkin graduated This included his Mishkin was elected president of his high Donora High School in 1955, and made his father, who had school senior class, his campaign manager career as a lawyer. He and his wife Sharon emigrated from was an African-American friend. recently celebrated their 57th wedding Belarus at age 14 Donora proudly produced national sport anniversary. They settled in Indianapolis in in 1924. His father heroes, whom Mishkin idolized. These 1964 where their two daughters, a son and worked long hours heroes include Stan Musial, a famous one grandson were born. Sid’s previous managing a shoe baseball player, who donated his team’s book is, The Unvarnished Torah: Observations, store to support used bats to his former Donora school. Questions & Answers of a Jewish Lawyer. his wife and four children. Although his father was a man of few words, the mutual love between father and son comes through very clearly in this memoir. In Donora, residents would gather together in their own social clubs to converse in their native tongues. The Jewish community had about 50 families from and had an Orthodox synagogue. There, To a Good New Year! the children were taught by their rabbi, who was also their shochet, assuring a supply of kosher meat. After his Bar Mitzvah, Mishkin taught the eight-year olds in the Hebrew School. The children Perfect Touch loved it when he called them “sardines” because they met in a crowded space. During World War II, Mishkin was too Cleaners young to enlist, but two of his mother’s brothers served with distinction. This enabled Mishkin to refute the view that Jews were only out to make money and did not serve during the war. One of his 8435 Ditch Road mother’s brothers fought the Germans in Europe, and the other fought in the Pacific. He was captured by the Japanese, 259-7837 and was forced to walk the Bataan Death March. He was a prisoner for 3-1/2 years. The Donora steel mill was the town’s economic mainstay, but it also created Serving your community significant environmental problems. It and the adjacent zinc plant spewed out great quantities of black soot and noxious gas. for over 25 years. During a five-day atmospheric inversion in 1948, nearly 30 people died from the air September 25, 2019 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN 19 Orthodox Union Hosts Record Union.“The incredible array of styles and Honoring Chevra Kadisha 2,500 NCSY Summer Program approaches reflects the OU approach to Participants in Israel Judaism – that religious, Jewish growth Since its earliest beginnings, the must be made accessible and engaging Indianapolis Jewish community has “Yom NCSY was an incredible experience. for every Jew, regardless of educational, worked together to provide religious Jews from all walks of life united to learn and religious or cultural background.” services for our members. Since 1935 grow over this summer; it only served to NCSY, the international youth movement Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary has increase my pride of my Jewish heritage.” of the Orthodox Union (OU), is dedicated to proudly shared in this collaboration. ~ Sara Lindow from South Bend, connecting, inspiring and empowering On October 24 at 7:30 p.m., A.R.N. will NCSY 4G Euro Jewish teens and encouraging passionate be holding a recognition reception for the Judaism through Torah and tradition. NCSY many men and women who have lovingly RA’ANANA, Israel – More than 2,500 provides innovative, informal Jewish participated as members of the Chevrah Jewish teens, staff and guests from 29 education, leadership training, retreats and Kadisha, (Aramaic for Holy Society). These states, Canada, Israel, Argentina and the summer programs that foster positive Jewish men and women volunteer to bath the United Kingdom participating in summer identity and connection to Israel, preparing body of a deceased Jew, and act as programs operated by the Orthodox the next generation of committed Jewish Shomrim, the religious guard or watchman Union (OU) converged on Park Ra’anana communal leaders. For more information, over them. to nibble on American barbeque and rock visit https://ncsy.org/. Chevra kadishas have been in place since to live musical performances at Yom NCSY. Founded in 1898, the Orthodox Union, Talmudic times. Their duty is a laudable “Yom NCSY represents the very essence (OU), serves as the voice of American one, as tending to the deceased is a favor of what NCSY Summer is all about. At the Orthodox Jewry, with over 400 congrega- that the recipient cannot return. Its work is event it doesn’t matter what your religious tions in its synagogue network. As the therefore referred to as a chesed shel emet, background is, it’s about a united non- umbrella organization for American “a good deed of truth”. judgmental, encouraging environment cel- Orthodox Jewry, the OU is at the forefront of Additionally, Aaron-Ruben-Nelson is ebrating our shared connections in the home advocacy work on both state and federal lev- asking anyone in our community who of the Jewish people,” said NCSY Summer els, outreach to Jewish teens and young pro- would like to learn about these traditions Director David Cutler.“The palpable energy, fessionals through NCSY and Birthright come and speak with the current volun- cheering, singing and dancing has made Israel/Israel Free Spirit trip organizer, and teers. It is imperative we continue to have this the highlight of the summer.” Yachad, the National Council for Jewish a vibrant, active Chevrah Kadisha, so please In addition to the festivities, the event Disabilities, among many other divisions consider coming to this dessert reception. marked the end of a 72-hour teen-led and programs. For more information, visit All dietary laws will be observed. initiative to fund scholarships for next https://www.ou.org/. year’s summer programs as well as dedicate a United Hatzalah Ambucycle which will respond to emergency medical calls throughout the country.

Sara Lindow from South Bend, NCSY 4G Euro. “The energy and enthusiasm of these young people was contagious. It was wonderful to see them all come together – from all parts of the world and from many different religious backgrounds – to celebrate their summer together, sharing in a love of Torah and Israel,” said Orthodox Union Executive Vice President Allen Fagin. “The Orthodox Union takes enormous pride in NCSY’s summer programs,” said Moishe Bane, President of the Orthodox 20 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN September 25, 2019 The Jewish Hadassah Opening Meeting PRESORTED BY MARION GARMEL Post &Opinion STANDARD US POSTAGE Nearly 50 people turned up for the 1389 W 86th St. #160 PAID Opening Meeting at Hooverwood on Indianapolis, IN 46260 INDIANAPOLIS, IN Sept. 8th. Tours of the renovated areas of PERMIT NO. 1321 Hooverwood and of Kraft Commons, the new assisted-living addition to Hooverwood, were followed by a dairy lunch, courtesy of Hooverwood, and a discussion of the aging eye by Dr. John Abrams, ophthalmologist, and his daughter, Dr. Leslie Abrams Tobe. Together they talked about the Trifecta of eye diseases that attack our eyes as we age. Some short take-aways: Cataracts – You will get them. Do not be afraid. The technology and methods of Dr. Abrams also discussed AdOM, an the treatment of Dry Eye, for which there treatment are so much better than in the Indy-Israeli start-up company he has been is no known cure today. Thank you past, you can feel confident about having involved with since co-founding the Dr. Abrams and Dr. Kobe for a special them removed whenever your eye doctor company six years ago. It should improve afternoon. recommends it. Macular Degeneration – There are two kinds, dry and wet. You will get them, if you live long enough. Dry comes first and there is no treatment. Wet can be treated by shots. The cause is UV Rays from the sun and since many of us were raised in a time before sunscreen and rarely wore sunglasses, we can be pretty sure we eventually will be diagnosed with Macular Degeneration. Some promising stem cell research is being done, particularly at Hadassah Hospital in Israel, to diagnose and treat macular degeneration. Glaucoma – when pressure builds up, damaging the optic nerve that connects the eye to the brain. If left untreated, it can cause blindness. Dr. Tobe is an expert on Glaucoma and is involved in several Glaucoma research studies.

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