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Weddings 2008 IN 2 February 6, 2008 February 6, 2008 IN 3 Sharon and Sidney Mishkin were married on Aug. 12, 1962 in Long Island at the Monte Town & Country Wedding Hall. Rabbi Ballon officiated. Sharon Lasky met her husband Sid Mishkin at University where they lived in adjacent dormitories at Graduate Residence Center (GRC). Sharon was from Oceanside, Long Island, and Sid from Donora, Penn. When they met in 1960 Sharon was a Yankees fan and Sid’s favorite team was the Pittsburgh Pirates. Those two teams played each other in the World Series that year. At the same time, the Kennedy/Nixon presidential elections were taking place. Between sports and politics, they had a lot to talk about. All of the slides that were taken of the wedding have been lost, so this photo is the only one remaining of their wedding.

Jay Perler and Bonnie Schilling Perler were married on August 30, 1964 at Temple Tifereth Israel, in Columbus, Ohio. Their wedding ceremony included both sets of parents and all their siblings. Jay and Bonnie met in high school in Columbus and had their first date on Jan. 2, 1960. He was a senior and she was a junior, but at different schools. They were introduced through mutual friends. Jay went on to receive a master’s in social work from Ohio State University. In 1988, Jay and Bonnie moved to Indianapolis where Jay worked as an account manager for Levi Strauss for 22 years. They are both active at Congregation Shaarey Tefilla and have two adult sons and a daughter-in-law: Brian, who lives in Boulder, Co., and Adam and Stacey, who live in Carmel. When asked what advice they would give to a young couple who is just getting married, both Jay and Bonnie agreed that a sense of humor and a strong sense of family are so very important to making a marriage work. IN 2 February 6, 2008 February 6, 2008 IN 3 Born’s Jewish Studies Pro- Jewish Learning gram presents this symposium at the JCC. Although the 21st Borns Jewish Studies Program century is still in its infancy, it 70 Faces of Wisdom books on philosophy, history, has already become clear that at The Bureau of Jewish Edu- and poetry. Hecht will speak humanity’s relationship with cation introduces “The Stories at Beth-El, 600 W. 70th, at 7:30 God and the struggle be- ver the past 35 years, IU rael Turns 60: Challenges and of the First Jewish Family.” p.m. For more information, call tween different, often com- Bloomington has devel- Prospects,” at IU Bloomington The first book of the Torah 317-253-3441. peting perspectives on that oped one of the leading Hillel, 730 E. 3rd St. Free. No introduces us to the prophe- relationship will continue to OJewish Studies programs in the reservations necessary. cies, challenges, successes and Scholar-in-residence play an important part in our country, the Robert A. and Thur., March 27, 7:30 p.m. failures associated with the pa- lives. Join some of the lead- Sandra S. Borns Jewish Stud- — Bill and Frances Julian triarchs and matriarchs. In this weekend with ing Jewish scholars in the ies Program. The following Program for Inter- and Intra- course, students are invited Wendy Mogel country to explore Jewish events are presented by the Faith Understanding. Lecture to study six particularly dra- On Feb. 29 and March 1, notions of God in the 21st Borns Jewish Studies Program by Professor Paula Fredrik- matic stories associated with JFGI presents Wendy Mo- century from philosophical, in the winter/spring of 2008. sen, “God was not Odd to the founding of the Jewish na- gel, author of Using Jewish religious, historical and liter- For more information, go to Choose the Jews: Augustine tion and consider their deeper Teachings to Raise Self-Reliant ary perspectives. Sun, March www.indinana.edu/~jsp/ on Jews and Judaism.” Paula messages. Through the eyes of Children. The weekend begins 2, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. $40 fee events-and-activities.html. Fredriksen is the Aurelio Pro- commentators and artists, both in Laikin Auditorium at the includes continental break- Sun., Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m. fessor of Scripture at Boston classic and modern, students JCC with Shabbat dinner on fast, refreshments and lunch. — Steve Peskoff Jewish Jazz University. Event in the Oak plumb the depths of the texts in Friday night at 7:30. Dinner is Registration deadline: Feb. Project. Concert at Arthur M. Room, Indiana Memorial search of multiple understand- followed by a presentation by 15. For more information, Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Rd., Union, Bloomington. ings as well as contemporary Mogel. Sat., March 1, includes contact the JCC at 251-9467 Indianapolis. March 31, 10:30 a.m. – 4:45 relevance. Six, 90 minute ses- a buffet lunch with speaker or www.JCCindy.org. Sun., March 2, 9:30 a.m. p.m. — A Quest of the Past sions. Classes begin Thurs., presentations and parenting to 4 p.m. — “God in the and Future of Jewish Philoso- Feb. 21, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Cost: workshops. Babysitting avail- Senior University 21st Century” — Joan and phy, Conference in honor of $140, includes books. To reg- able on Saturday for those who On Fri., March 7, India- Samuel New Institute, Arthur Professor Michael Morgan, ister or for more information, preregister. Shabbat dinner $36; napolis Hebrew Congregation M. Glick Jewish Community State Room East, Indiana Me- contact Tracey at 317-255-3124 space limited. To register, con- presents Rabbi Michael Cook, Center, 6701 Hoover Rd., In- morial Union, Bloomington. or [email protected]. tact Ruthie Cannon at 317-726- professor of intertestamental dianapolis April 8–9, 7:30 p.m. — 5450 or [email protected]. and early Christian literatures Mon., March 24, 6:00 p.m. Helen and Martin Schwartz Doubt in Jewish history at HUC-JIR in Cincinnati. He — Jewish Studies Student Lectures in Jewish Studies On Mon., Feb. 25, Congre- will speak on Jewish-Christian Association-Hillel Spring by David Myers, professor of gation Beth-El Zedeck presents God in the 21st relations at IHC, 6501 N. Me- Dinner, 6:00–6:30 p.m. din- Jewish History at UCLA and Jennifer Michael Hecht, author Century ridian St. For more information, ner; 6:15, 2008–2009 JSSA director of the UCLA Cen- of Doubt: A History and other The Indiana University call 317-255-6647. elections; 6:30–7:30, Talk by ter for Jewish Studies, State Visiting Professor Daphne Room East, Indiana Memorial Tsimhoni, “As the State of Is- Union, Bloomington.

Bonnie's Art & Design IN 4 February 6, 2008 February 6, 2008 IN 5 birthday will feature a concert Dr. Reuven Hazan Casino Night by Simply Tsfat, a musical speaks at HHAI Save this date. Shaarey Community Events group you won’t want to On Wed., Feb. 13, the Tefilla will be hosting the 8th miss. Friday dinner: $15/ Hasten Hebrew Academy of annual Casino Night at their adult, $6/child (6–12), free/5 Indianapolis welcomes Dr. new location, March 1, 7:30 Open Mic Night living? Making the world and under. Shabbos lunch: Reuven Hazan, professor of p.m. $25 in advance. $30 after Blair Karsch and the On work for 100% of humanity $15/adult, $6/child (6–12), political science at Hebrew Feb 8. For more information Your Level Youth Project hosts in the shortest possible time, free/5 and under. Family University and commenta- 317-733-2169. Indianapolis’s premiere youth through spontaneous cooper- rate, both meals: $90. Concert: tor for CNN, FOX, BBC, and open mic event; the last event ation; and, without ecological $18/adult, $12/student or NPR. Hazan will speak at in 11th Annual Jewish produced standing-room-only offense or the disadvantage of senior citizen. Event cospon- the Cultural Arts Center at Discovery Place crowds. Focus is on youth anyone.” Buckminster Fuller sored by JFGI, Lubavitch, Etz HHAI, 6602 N. Hoover Rd., The BJE invites you and expression through spoken challenged us with this bold Chaim Congregation, and beginning at 7:30. For more your children, ages 2–6 to word, but adult performers vision over 40 years ago. Congregation B’nai Torah. information, call 317-479- join them for the 11th Annual are welcome, too. Come use Learn how to live sustainably For more about Simply Tsfat, 3123. Jewish Discovery Place. It will the open stage to perform and and how to create a sustain- go to www.simplytsfat.com. take place in the Domont (BJE) practice any form of spoken- able home. Saturdays, Feb. To RSVP by March 3, call Yiddish Discussion Group Auditorium on Sun., March word entertainment: poetry, 9 and 16 (2 sessions), 1–4:30 253-5253. Keep your Yiddish kopf 2, from 3–5:30 p.m. Enjoy prose, comedy, hip-hop, rap, p.m. at Arthur M. Glick JCC. fresh. Stop in on the first participating in ten stations acoustic music. Bring your $18 JCC members / $24 non- O Brothers, Where Art Tuesday of each month for of fun, including great new friends and family. Fri., Feb. members. 251-9467. Thou? The films of an informal get-together in crafts! Bring your friends for 8 and Fri., April 18, 7:30–10:30 Joel and Ethan Coen Yiddish hosted by Michael a fun community day of Jew- p.m. at Books-a-Million, 5750 JFGI Super Sunday View four of the Coen Blain and friends. A bissel ish play! For more informa- W. 86th St., Indianapolis (86th On Sun., Feb. 10, the Jew- brothers’ films and partake kibbitz, a bissel schtick. Join tion, contact Elaine Fairfield and Zionsville Rd), 876-3668. ish Federation of Greater In- in a discussion led by Ste- us. Free. Registration is not at 317-255-3124, ext. 704. dianapolis will hold its single phen Conway, president of required. JCC Unattached Adults largest annual fundraiser. JFGI the Indiana Film Society. Passover Fun Dateless by design. Inti- is still looking for volunteers Add free popcorn and this Know Thy at Kiln Creations mate but not intimidating. to help on the phones. Volun- is a dazzling opportunity! Neighbor Sabbat The BJE is sponsoring Fri., Feb.8, 7:30–11:00 p.m., teer shifts are from 10 a.m. Tuesdays, 6–9 p.m. at Arthur Shaarey Tefilla is hosting a special afternoon at Kiln Rathskeller small auditori- to noon, noon to 2, and 2 to M. Glick JCC. Millers Cross- a know-your-neighbor Shab- Creations (918 Broad Ripple um, $30/advance $35/door, 4 p.m. To sign up as a volun- ing, Feb. 12; The Hudsucker bat on Fri., Feb. 22 at their Ave.) to make seder plates 21 and over only. For more teer, go to www.jfgi.org or call Proxy, Feb. 26; The Big Leb- new home in Carmel. This for Pesach on March 16, information, contact Angie at 317-726-5450. owski, March 11; O Brother, event will give our non-Jew- 2008, 2:00– 4:00 p.m. This 317-223-6035 or middaydogw Where Art Thou?, March 25. ish friends and neighbors an event is open for children [email protected]. Spring Shabbaton $40 JCC members / $60 non- opportunity to become more ages 3–9. Cost: $18.00 per On Friday and Saturday, members (all four) or per familiar with the religious plate. Maximum amount of Sustainable Living March 7–8, this Spring Shab- class: $12 members / $18 practices and beliefs of Juda- registrants: 25 children & 25 What exactly is sustainable baton celebrating Israel’s 60th nonmembers. 251-9467. ism. A special service at 6:30 adults. Registration deadline: p.m. will be followed by an Feb. 22. To register, contact oneg Shabbat. Tracey at 317-255-3124 or [email protected].

Writing Our Way Out of Egypt On Sun., March 30, Con- gregation Beth-El Zedeck presents a session of guided writing with David Ebenbach. Beginning with the Torah and Haggadah, participants will get their thoughts on the page and begin to develop poetry, fiction, or nonfiction. Ebenbach has an MFA from Vermont College and teaches creative writing at Earlham College. For more informa- tion, call 317-253-3441.

Tree-Planting at JCC The Arthur M. Glick JCC in partnership with Keep India- napolis Beautiful will plant 26 trees around JCC sports fields and playgrounds on Sun., April 13. Families concerned about the environment are invited to join the effort at noon at the JCC, 6701 Hoover Rd. The tree-planting event will include food and fun plus the chance to get dirty while putting the trees in the ground. Your efforts will help summer will be a little cooler and a little greener for your efforts. IN 4 February 6, 2008 February 6, 2008 IN 5 Congratulations Torchbearers Shifron, Simon, Stein honored

ast week, the state- through her partnerships sponsored Indiana with campus ministers, uni- Commission for Wom- versity staff, professors and Len held its fourth annual Sa- the Bloomington community, lute to Women. Among those Rabbi Sue has made certain honored with Torchbearer that the Center is a beacon Awards where Rabbi Sue of understanding and re- Shifron of Bloomington, Bren spect for diversity and a safe Simon of Carmel, and Carole space for all members of the Stein of Indianapolis. IU community. The Torchbearer Awards One of few women in a are given to women who senior position in the Hillel have overcome obstacles and system, Shifron is seen as a made Indiana a better place role model for students and in which to live, work, and fellow professionals. raise a family. Shifron was honored in the Religion category. Bren Simon received the Spirit of Hope Award. Carole Stein received the Commissioner’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Awards were presented by Lt. Gov- ernor Becky Skillman, a former ICW Com- missioner and a 2006 Torchbearer Award winner. About Rabbi Shifron Under “Rabbi Sue’s” leadership as executive director of the Helene G. Simon Hillel Center at Indi- ana University Hillel, the center is now rec- Wedding & ognized as one of the leading programs in Bridal Party Gifts North America, serv- ing a population of IU • 19 Single Origin Coffees Jewish students that • 34 Coffee Flavors has quadrupled since • Many Different Blends she took the reins. • Gift Certificates An IU graduate herself, Shifron has committed her life to • Fresh Blended Smoothies establishing this na- • Specialty Drinks tionally known center • Espresso for Jewish life on the • Lattes Bloomington campus • FREE WiFi! that serves the Jewish community and the community at large. In 17 years, Rabbi Sue has transformed the Hillel from a program that served a handful of the then 1,000 Jewish students on campus to a bustling center that reaches most of the now almost 4000 Jewish students who attend IU every year. IU Hillel’s mission is to serve as a “Home Away from Home” for Jewish students, and IN 6 February 6, 2008 February 6, 2008 IN 7 "Mickey's Corner" fills the house

Photo by Linda Evans, JCC The JCC debut of “Mickey’s informally chatted about the Corner,” a new talk show making of the all-time favorite hosted by local business leader sports movie, Hoosiers, as well Mickey Maurer filled the house as Pizzo’s other acclaimed on Wed., Jan. 16. films. Maurer’s debut guest was More than 250 people were Angelo Pizzo, writer and co- in attendance at this free event. producer of the movies Hoo- One attendee described the set- siers, Rudy, and The Game of ting as “like having someone Their Lives. Maurer and Pizzo (Continued on page IN 8) Indiana welcomes its first Renaissance Hotel

Cincinnati-based, Win- urbane, sophisticated hotel and egardner & Hammons, Inc., is scheduled to open summer one of the country’s top hotel 2008. When complete it will fea- management companies has ture 263 exquisitely designed officially announced its first guest rooms and four suites, Renaissance Hotel & Resort in complete with LCD TVs and the Hoosier state. The Renais- high-speed internet access. sance Indianapolis North Hotel A host of on-site amenities, is being built in Carmel along 14,000 square feet of meeting the Meridian Street corridor. space including 15 meeting “We are proud that Win- rooms, and a 7,500 square- egardner & Hammons, Inc. has foot ballroom, internet access selected Carmel as the site for a throughout the hotel, grille 31 Renaissance Hotel & Resort. Its restaurant, lounge, a state-of- location and high level of guest art fitness center and lap pool. services will be ideal for busi- Renaissance’s sales office is ness travelers and other visitors now open and ready to book to the area,” said Carmel Mayor group events at 317-816-0777 or Jim Brainard. visit www.renaissanceindiania Renaissance is an upscale, napolis.com. IN 6 February 6, 2008 February 6, 2008 IN 7 David, and Michelle; brother, Glazer; and step grandsons, Obituaries Bert Weinman of Boca Raton, Sean and Jason Belnick. Fu- FL; and many nephews and neral services were held at nieces. Funeral services were the Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mor- held on Tues., Jan. 22, 2008 at tuary on Wed., Jan. 23, 2008. the Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mor- Memorial contributions may Mildred Goldstein tuary. Memorial contributions be made to the Indianapolis Alboher, 83 may be made to Congregation Hebrew Congregation. Mildred Goldstein Alboher, Shaarey Tefilla. life resident of Indianapolis, Julian A. Kiser, 90 died Jan. 19, 2008. Mrs. Alboher Bernard Glazer Julian A. Kiser, long-time Knead some spirituality? was devoted to her family and resident of Indianapolis, died congregation. She is survived in Illinois on Jan. 24, 2008. Aura Women’s Organization invites you to Join-A-Challah by her beloved husband of 65 Mr. Kiser graduated from the Program. All women welcome. Practice traditional bread braid- years, Jack Alboher. University of in 1937, ing techniques. Explore the meaning of this age-old challah Other survivors include where he was the editor of the custom! Date: Mon., Feb. 25. Choose between two classes: 10:30 her son, Larry, and daughters Daily Maroon, a member of Phi a.m. or 7:00 p.m., at the home of Fraidel Schusterman. Cost: $7. Paula (Mitch) Bard-Forster Beta Kappa, and student head Light refreshments served. Come and bring a friend! For more and Susan Alboher Conley; marshal of the University. information and to RSVP, call 253-9152 or email Fraidel@Lubav four grandchildren; five great He joined Kiser, Cohn and itchindiana.com. grandchildren; and her sisters, Shumaker in 1937, which Lea Frankovitz and Sema merged with Goelzer Invest- Funeral services were held Memorial contributions may Sapper. Funeral services were ment Management in 1982. Mon., Jan. 28, 2008 in Aaron- be made to Goodwill Indus- held on Mon., Jan. 21, 2008 at Among other business affilia- Ruben-Nelson Mortuary. tries Foundation or Jewish Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortu- tions, he served on the Board Burial followed in Indianapo- Federation of Greater India- ary. Memorial contributions of Governors of the National lis Hebrew Cemetery South. napolis. may be made to Etz Chaim Association of Securities Deal- Sephardic Congregation. ers from 1964–1966. He retired Bernard Glazer, of the from Goelzer in 2004. Leonard J. Weinman Glazer Brothers business fam- His numerous civic activi- ily of Anderson, died Mon., ties included serving as the Jan. 21, at Methodist Hospital first president and life mem- in Indianapolis. ber of the Board of Directors of The Glazer Brothers has the Indianapolis Jewish Com- been an active business fam- munity Relations Council and ily in Anderson for the past as a life member of the Board 100 years, contributing to the of Directors of Indianapolis city of Anderson and various Goodwill Industries. He was charities. As a member of the a life member of Indianapolis business community, an avid Hebrew Congregation. traveler, and a dog lover of Mr. Kiser was the beloved large proportions, he will be husband of the late Margot truly missed by family, friends Kramer Kiser, beloved father and the Welsh Corgi communi- of Julie (Richard) Waldman, ty (in particular, Toby Glazer). Laurel (David Pruitt) Kiser, Toby and Bernie could be seen and Miranda (Jed) Mandel; frequently around Anderson. fond grandfather of Chelsey Bernard is survived his and Marley Waldman, Peter wife, Jean Glazer; sons, Gary and Adler “AJ” Pruitt and Leonard J. Weinman, of In- and Danny; daughters-in-law, Daniel, David and Benjamin dianapolis, died Jan. 20, 2008. Leslie and Gayle; grandchil- Mandel, and brother to Rich- He was born in Chicago to dren, Lacey, Kelsey, and Joel ard (Marjorie) Kiser. Frank and Ettie Weinman. Leonard was very proud of his college days and fraternity at the University of Illinois. He served his country during the Korean War in the United States Navy. He was a member of Jewish War Veterans, Dis- yoga . pilates abled American Veterans, and 970 Ft. Wayne Avenue, Suite C B’nai B’rith, and his family is Indianapolis, IN 46202 associated with Congregation www.invokestudio.com 317.631.9642 Shaarey Tefilla. Leonard was a leasing agent for Simon Prop- erty Group for over 20 years, retiring in 1991 as senior leas- Vinyasa yoga - A flow style yoga that ties ing agent in charge of all Texas movement with breath. Centers as well as a partner in the company. Pilates - strengthen your core with He is survived by his loving wife, Flo Cherner Weinman; focused mat exercises. two daughters, Barbara Profeta of Indianapolis and Lori Kirby IM=X Pilates Sessions - tone and stretch every muscle of Newton, Mass.; five grand- group, raise your heart rate – all in one session. children, Yoni, Mike, Dani, IN 8 February 6, 2008 detail. After showing the third Mickey's clip, Pizzo quickly commented, (Continued from IN page 6) “Yes, I wrote that scene,” even sitting in your living room.” before Maurer could ask the Maurer questioned Pizzo question. about his connections to In- While Pizzo is most diana. Pizzo responded by frequently thought of as a explaining how critical he screenwriter and producer, believed it was to be authen- he identifies himself as a film- tic to the Indiana experience. maker. He clearly stated that A native of Bloomington and he views writing as just one of an I.U. graduate, Pizzo is a the many aspects required to proud Hoosier who advocates bring an idea for a film to frui- for incentives to increase film tion. When asked if there was production in our state. a novel in his future, Pizzo was Maurer showed film clips emphatic in saying “no.” from Pizzo’s movies and after To the many aspiring screen- each clip asked Pizzo if he had writers and filmmakers in the written that scene, before dis- audience, Pizzo responded to cussing the scene in any more several questions about break- Photo by Linda Evans, JCC JCC’s first Mickey’s Corner, with Angelo Pizzo, filled the house. Mickey and Angelo’s easy banter lasted for nearly an hour and a half, and the crowd would have stayed for more

ing into the business and main- The audience was invited taining one’s status when not to mingle with the host and living in Los Angeles. While he his guest at a reception follow- has been able to continue his ing the talk show. Maurer will success in spite of his return to host another 2 to 3 “Mickey’s Bloomington, he advised young Corner” events during the hopefuls to move to LA, forge year. The selection of guests is relationships with people in at Maurer’s discretion, but all the business, and be persistent will be high-profile members even in the face of rejection, in of our community who will be shopping one’s script. sure to inspire their audience. Engagement

Jessica Russell and Adam Fogle, New Year’s Eve 2007.

Jessica Lynne Russell and Adam Seth Fogle will be married on Feb. 16, 2008 at Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, where Rabbis Dennis and Sandy Sasso will be presiding. After they honeymoon in Jamaica, Jessica and Adam will make their home in Fishers, Ind. Jessica earned her bachelor’s degree from Miami University in psychology, sociology, and her master’s in social work from IU. She is currently working as a mental health therapist. Adam earned his bachelor’s degree in business marketing from IU and is working in sales in the medical field. Jessica is the daughter of Mr. Timothy Russell of Indianapolis and Mr. and Mrs. Joel Epstein of Carmel, and the granddaughter of Mrs. Charlotte Epstein, Indianapolis. Adam is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Norman Fogle of Indianapo- lis, and the grandson of Mrs. Betty Fogle of Indianapolis. IN 8 February 6, 2008