Periodicals Postage PAID Indianapolis IN Volume 73, Number 16 • April 25, 2007 • 7 Iyar 5767 Two Dollars www.jewishpostopinion.com Hasten grant to insure that and culture. HHA is offers preschool through grade 8 and is located at 6602 Hoover “No Jewish Child Left Behind” Rd. in Indianapolis. Yom HaShoah In a dramatic gesture The Hasten Grant involves represents a growing under- Anyone interested in benefiting the Jewish day a commitment to underwrite standing on the part of the learning more about the in Indianapolis school that shares its name, a major expansion of the school that the cost factor is Academy’s new “No Jewish By Ari J. Kaufman the Hasten Family Founda- school’s financial assistance critical, even among middle Child Left Behind” program tion, recently announced its program. Thanks to the gift, and upper income families — should visit www.hhai.org Beth-El Celebrates intention to assist in remov- parents of prospective en- especially when two or more or contact the HHA ad- If you happened to drive ing all financial obstacles that rollees for the coming school children are involved.” ministrative office at 317- by Congregation Beth-El are keeping families from year are now being informed The Hasten Hebrew 251-1261; speak with Judy Zedeck on Sunday morning enrolling their children at that the financial challenge in Academy is fully accredited Jenkins, principal, or Marcy April 15, you’d have thought it the Indianapolis’ only Jewish meeting the tuition require- and offers an award-winning Ekhaus, administrator. Tu- had turned into a church. The elementary school, the Hasten ments will no longer prevent academic curriculum in sci- ition adjustment applica- parking lot was filled, all con- Hebrew Academy. their children from attending ence, math, and language arts tions for the 2007–08 school gregating for Yom HaShoah, The gift was announced at the school. alongside a program stress- year must be submitted by better known as Holocaust a public fundraiser by senior The expansion will make ing Jewish tradition, history May 1, 2007. Remembrance Day. Hasten family members, broth- it possible for families who The crowd of better than ers Hart and Mark Hasten. The previously did not qualify a thousand was treated to 90 brothers were instrumental in for conventional scholar- minutes of prayer, music, the- the establishment of the school ship grants to receive tuition ater, candlelighting, and mov- back in the early 1970s. adjustments that will bring ing personal speeches by those The Hasten family enjoys down the cost of attendance. who lives were affected most varied business interests and “There is a large under- greatly by the tragic genocide until recently owned Indiana’s served segment of the Jew- of more than 60 years ago. The eleventh largest bank, First ish community that this grant event concluded with rousing National Bank and Trust, targets,” explained Academy The Hasten Hebrew Academy, at 6602 N. Hoover Rd. on Indianapolis’ north- renditions of Hatikvah and the which was sold to Harris administrator, Marcy Ekhaus. side, recently received a generous grant from brothers Hart and Mark Hasten Star Spangled Banner. Bank of Chicago in January. “This generous commitment that will underwrite a major expansion of the school’s financial aid program. This celebration was spon- sored by the Jewish Commu- nity Relations Council and led our “greatly wronged people” by its Holocaust Observance can lead by “teaching and do- Committee’s Chair, Phil ing justice” and can emerge as Lande. Lande noted that in “a people of love and compas- past years, this event mostly sion.” consisted of speeches from (Continued on page IN 5) survivors; however, this year onlookers enjoyed music and drama: three hymns from the Indianapolis Children’s Choir – two sung in Hebrew – and an Indiana Repertory Theatre performance based upon the life of Anne Frank hiding in Amsterdam. First-, second- and third- generation Holocaust families lit memorial candles for the six million who perished during World War II. Rabbi Dennis Sasso’s short speech listed the doz- Gabiel M. Cohen, founder and ens of European nations from publisher of the Jewish Post which Jews were extracted & Opinion, (1908-2007). See and placed in concentration the special tribute to Gabriel Over 1,500 people attended the Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance ceremony at the Indiana camps. Concluding, he noted Cohen’s life inside. Statehouse on Sun., April 15. Photo by Ari J. Kaufman. IN 2 April 25, 2007 April 25, 2007 IN 3 Scott Romer pictured with Colin Powell after Powell’s Block Forum Lecture in March. Photo by Scott Romer Women’s seder in Northwest Indiana By IDelle KERZNER Approximately 3,500 years gather every year at Passover ago, the Jewish people were to retell the miraculous story of slaves in Egypt. Although this how God delivered the people historic event happened thou- of Abraham from bondage. sands of years ago, the Jews However, according to Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov of Munster's Chabad, Passover has a perti- nent message for Jew and non- Jew alike. "The story of liberation can be tied to our daily lives. We all have our own bondage and personal boundaries that limit us. Passover is also telling us we can break free of our own personal limitations," said Zalmanov. "The Hebrew word for Egypt shares the same root word that means boundaries." On April 1, women gath- ered at Munster's Temple Beth El and related the Exodus story The Indiana Jewish Post & Opinion is now available as seen through the eyes of women. During this 9th annual at four locations in Indianapolis: Marsh at 86th and women's seder, biblical female role-models were the focus. Ditch, Northside News at 54th and College, O'Malia's "Our story of liberation begins with the heroism of at 136th & Meridian and Nora Library. two midwives. Their names (Continued on page IN 6) IN 2 April 25, 2007 April 25, 2007 IN 3 Community Events Special Shabbat dinner On April 27, at 7:15 p.m., Mike Silver will host a special Shabbat dinner at Jacob’s Home (www.jacobshomeinc.org), 4141 E. 62nd St. $10 per person to cover expenses. To RSVP or for information, contact Julie Berger at [email protected] or call 317- 255-7078 or 317-255-9620. NCJW and an evening with the chefs On April 29, this progressive dinner features outstanding of- ferings from some of Indy’s best chefs. $50 person / $100 couple. For details, contact [email protected]. Another Antigone on stage The Jewish Theatre of Bloomington presents Another Antigone on Sun., April 29, 2 p.m., at JCC’s Laikin Auditorium, $10 adults / $8 youth, seniors. Order tickets online at www.JCCindy.org or visit the West Desk. For more information, call 317-251-9467. JCCUA First Tuesday Dinner Club! JCC Unattached Adults will meet on May 1 at 6:30 p.m. for its First Tuesday’s dinner club for good food and company. Loca- tion to be announced – but it will be fun. RSVP to Sherry Glaser at [email protected] or call her only in the evening or weekends at 317-579-9479. PNAI dairy brunch and meeting Parents of North American Israelis, is dedicated to keeping open hagesher, the bridge, that joins us with our families in Israel. PNAI’s next Indiana chapter meeting will be Sun., May 6, at the Arthur M. Glick JCC, Rm A25, 10:45 – 1:15 p.m. All current mem- bers and new families wanting to join are invited. Don’t forget relatives and families living in Israel. There will be a pitch-in dairy brunch. Featured speaker, Irwin Levin, is a prominent attorney and community leader who will offer a firsthand report on the Federation mission to Israel. Give-and-take discussion, questions and answers follow. Meeting will also include a treasurer’s report, president’s mes- sage, and members’ reports on family trips to Israel. RSVP to Sylvia and Mike Blain at 317-251-1914. Natural Bridge Hiking Trip May 19–20, two-day outdoor adventure to Natural Bridge State Park in Kentucky. Sponsored by JCC Adult Continuing Education. For more information or to register, go to www.JCCindy.org. IN 4 April 25, 2007 April 25, 2007 IN 5 great grandchildren. Samuel Chernin, 85 Memorial services were to disadvantaged children for Obituaries Graveside services were held on Sun., April 15, 2007 at Indianapolis Public Schools. She held Tues., April 10, 2007 Samuel Chernin, of India- Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortu- remained a continual presence in Beth-El Zedeck North napolis, died April 12, 2007. ary in Indianapolis. Memorial of help at the Hasten Hebrew Cemetery. Memorial con- Mr. Chernin was a graduate of contributions may be made to Academy, Congregation B’nai tributions may be made to the Indianapolis Humane Soci- Torah, and the Indianapolis Jew- Robert M. Burgauer, 89 Manuel High School and Butler Hospice of Palm Beach at University and held a degree ety or Gleaners Food Bank. ish Community Center. www.HPBC.com or The in philosophy. He served It was often said that one of Robert M. Burgauer died Charles W. Gerstenberg Hos- proudly in the U.S. Navy as Lila Mirkin, 86 Lila’s gifts was the ability to look April 6, 2007 in Palm Beach pice Center, 5300 East Ave., commander of a landing craft into the eyes of a person and see Gardens, Fla. Mr. Burgauer West Palm Beach, FL 33407- in the Solomon Islands during Lila Kolko Mirkin died their good heart. She always was born May 15, 1917 in 2387. Arrangements handled World War II. April 11, 2007 in Indianapo- welcomed people with earthly Muncie, Ind., and married by Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mor- Following the war, Mr.