July 2017
A publication of the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis The strength of a people. The power of community.
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Ju ly 2017 In This Issue
Strength in Numbers
From the Desk of our CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
As we await the results of the Jewish Community Study and as my four-year anniversary as JFGI CEO and Executive Vice President approaches, I can’t help but reflect on the evolution I have been privileged to witness in our Indianapolis Jewish community. For me, the most meaningful transformation has been in our youth. Part of it is sentimental—one of the first events I attended here was a Bar Mitzvah, and since then that boy has grown into a tremendous youth group leader and young man. But even outside of any personal attachments, his maturation is just one example of a larger trend that has us saying, “The kids are definitely all right.”
Annual Campaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Board of Directors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Planned Giving and Endowment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 LIFE & LEGACY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Jewish Family Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Jewish Community Study, JPRO, PJ Library . . . . . 9 The Korin Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 NEXTGen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Israel and Overseas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Israeli Emissary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 Jewish Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Jewish Community Relations Council . . . . . . . . 16 Hooverwood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Hasten Hebrew Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Synagogues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Hillels and BBYO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Indianapolis Israeli Film Festival. . . . . Back Cover Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis JFGI NEXTGen JFGI Israel Connections @JFGIndy @JFGINEXTGen
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Jewish Federation News Executive Vice President & CEO Debra Barton Grant
Individually and together, our teens and young adults have taken it upon themselves to fulfill the mitzvah of tikkun olam (repairing the world) to the absolute best of their ability, and we’re thrilled to share some of those efforts with you in this magazine. On pages 7 and 8, you’ll find examples of the wonderful volunteer work they’ve spearheaded, from expanded Bar Mitzvah projects to using driving privileges for Popsie’s Pantry deliveries to BBYO teens raising money for Holocaust survivors to NEXTGen millennials collecting school supplies for kids in need. We are so proud of our young leaders’ generous natures, and we are ever grateful to their families for nurturing them and ensuring that Jewish values like tzedaka (charity) are passed down from generation to generation. Take a look at our cover story on pages 10 and 11, for instance, to read about the Korins, who consciously make giving back to the community a family affair. Of course, there are countless other stories like these we could (and will) tell in these pages. We are lucky to live in a community brimming with mensches, which has made my past four years here a joy. Todah rabah!
President Mike Rubin Editor Hanna Fogel
Debra Barton Grant Executive Vice President & CEO
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THE STRENGTH OF A PEOPLE. THE POWER OF COMMUNITY.
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A nnua l Ca m p a i g n & A nnua l Meeting 2017 Campaign Close THANK YOU to the generous people who have already supported the Federation’s 2017 Annual Campaign. We are just over halfway to our goal of $4 million and we simply won’t be able to do this without you — we need your support to meet the growing needs of our community.
Don’t delay — we are working hard to complete the 2017 campaign this summer so that we can plan effectively for the coming year. Our agencies rely on us, and we
can’t let them down. Please call the Federation at 317-726-5450 or visit bit.ly/JFGIDonateNow. Supporting the Annual Campaign is a truly communal effort and we can’t do it without you. THANK YOU!
Each page of this magazine has an example of how our Annual Campaign supports the community. The unrestricted dollars that go to our agencies allow them to direct the funds to where they are needed most, and provide ser vices and opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. As you read the stories and look at the photos, know that as a donor to the Annual Campaign, you are making a difference in someone’s life. We are so grateful to you for helping our community thrive. Campaign Director Margo Fox wants to thank all of the donors who have contributed to the 2017 Annual Campaign to date — see insert in this issue.
Ch-Ch-Changes The JFGI staff and lay leadership are incredibly grateful to Offer Korin for his dedication during his term (read about the Korin family on pages 10 -11), and are thrilled to welcome Mike Rubin as the new Federation president! The 2017-2018 slate of JFGI officers is as follows:
President Mike Rubin Campaign Co-Chairs Leslie Rubin, Helen Goldstein, and Jim Schwar z Vice Presidents Beth Klapper, Brad Gershman, and Karen Rothbaum
Treasurer Diane Lutz Secretary Stacy Segal Immediate Past President Offer Korin
For a list of additional changes to JFGI's Board of Directors, please visit jewishindianapolis.org.
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Immediate Past President Offer Korin and current JFGI President Mike Rubin at the JFGI 2017 Annual Meeting
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P lanned Gi vi n g an d E n d o wm e nt Libby & David Fogle's Lunch Bunch Legacy In early May, Jewish Federation welcomed Martin Fogle and Annie Fogle Spector to Indianapolis to recognize their generous contribution to the Libby & David Fogle Lunch Endowment. The Lunch Bunch hosted Martin, Annie and many Fogle family members for a deli-style meal in honor of their mother, Libby, and to acknowledge their gift. In addition, the Fogle family and friends attended a special reception held by the JFGI Board. Please contact Katy Cantor at 317-715-9266 to discuss how your legacy can also have a long-term impact in our community.
Above: Debby Barton Grant, Helen Kurlander Goldstein, Martin Fogle, Annie Fogle Spector, Lori Moss and Katy Cantor with platters signed by seniors who participate in the Libby & David Fogle Lunch Bunch program.
Left: The whole Fogle family!
Left: Ann Lande, Alex Star, and Marilyn Block
Below: Some of the Fogle family and friends
Below: Shepherd's Center Singers perform for the Libby & David Fogle Lunch Bunch.
Photos by Doug Pritchard
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LIFE & LE GA C Y LIFE & LEGACY in Indianapolis: Building Our Community In 2015, our Jewish community embarked on a journey to work together to raise future funds that would ensure the vibrancy of Jewish Indianapolis for generations to come. We had been accepted into a new, forward-thinking, national program created by one of the greatest philanthropists of our time, Harold Grinspoon. He saw a need for Jewish communities to think beyond the usual requests for donations to simply “keep the lights on” in our buildings; people needed to think about the future. He knew that the long-time supporters of Jewish communities across the country cared deeply for their hometown organizations and valued their longstanding traditions. From this premise, LIFE & LEGACY was born. Very simply, LIFE & LEGACY focuses on the individual’s heartfelt expression of their Jewish values, as it allows any person to make any gift to any organization participating in the program. As we reach the end of a second successful year of LIFE & LEGACY, I want to say what a great honor it has been to serve as your Program Director. I was born and raised in Indianapolis and have raised my
children here as well. This one-of-akind Jewish community has been my constant support through good times and bad. I have learned, lived and loved Jewishly here and know that I want our Jewish organizations to be present and strong in the future for my children and grandchildren. That's what LIFE & LEGACY is all about. Since launching LIFE & LEGACY two years ago in the Indianapolis area, we have witnessed powerful and meaningful impact in our tight-knit community. Each of the 14 participating organizations and agencies formed their own “legacy teams” of staff and volunteers to focus solely on reaching out to community members to have conversations about their history and involvement in the Jewish community. There have been many parlor meetings and hundreds of one-on-one conversations peppered with questions, such as “What means the most to you in our Jewish community?” and “What values do you want to pass on to your children and grandchildren?” As a result of this outreach, many people have chosen to make legacy gifts to one or more of our 14 local LIFE & LEGACY organizations.
The 14 LIFE & LEGACY community partner organizations.
Remarkably, as of the end of Year 2 of the program, we have received over 550 commitments from our community members, representing over $25 million in estimated expected gifts to support Indianapolis’ Jewish community for generations to come. The generosity of our community is overwhelming and is a reminder that Jewish Indianapolis is truly one big, extended family. The positive impact in our community has also been seen in the enhancement of interpersonal relations between the 14 organizations. These groups have a common goal to secure the future of Jewish Indianapolis, and through regular group meetings and communications about LIFE & LEGACY, a bond has formed. We are working together. There is a palpable camaraderie between people from very different backgrounds. We are laying the groundwork for the strongest future for our community as a whole, and LIFE & LEGACY has made this possible. What will your legacy be?
— Paula Glanzman Goldberg, LIFE & LEGACY Program Director
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Jewish Fa m i l y S e r vi c e s Birthday Club Launched earlier this year by volunteers Marina Grabovsky and Leah Aft, the Birthday Club has brought joy to 15 local children (and many more to come) on their birthdays through the kindness and support of the community members who stepped up to make a difference. One participant wrote, “I cannot put into words how grateful and appreciative I am for all that you’ve done. You gave my daughter a wonderful birthday! This year has not been easy and happy times mean so much. Thank you for ever ything!” Join us on Wednesday, August 30 to learn more about this exciting program and the tremendous impact on the children in our community. For more information, please contact BirthdayClubIndy@gmail.com.
Victory Day Lunch
VolunteersNeeded
Russian Cookbook Project Jewish Family Services' Kavod program is partnering with JCC Arts and Education to share a collection of recipes and stories from the Russian-speaking seniors in our community. We’re looking for volunteers for tasks ranging from collecting recipes and stories to cookbook design, event planning, and more. For more information, please call JFS at 317-259-6822 and ask for Rachel, or contact Katya directly at 317-660-5046.
Attendees at this year's Victor y Day lunch
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Parents' Night Out In the last year, we’ve seen some incredible growth in our Parents' Night Out program. In May 2016, we only had the capacity to accommodate five children, but this past May, we had 14! We’ve seen an increase in our staff and volunteer commitment and we’ve received some new revenue for this program — both major factors in enabling us to remove our monthly wait list. This summer, we will continue to develop strategies to maintain this capacity and look for opportunities to further our growth. In addition to small fundraisers like the one at Cyclebar in March, we also created Business Sponsorship opportunities! We are looking for companies who value inclusion programs to join our efforts. If you are part of a company or know anyone who may be interested, please contact Rachel Kesner at rkesner@jfgi.org for more information.
Thankful for our NEXTGen volunteers who helped us have the biggest PNO of the season! Pictured at left: Joel Godett, Jake Katz and Brett Gerstein
We love having our teen volunteers from BBYO! Pictured at right: Izzy Silverman and Sandi Levine
A big THANK YOU to our partners at the JCC and Easter Seals Crossroads, to the many volunteers who have made such a difference, and most importantly, our monthly staff and volunteer team (Shannon, Julia, Daniel, Claire, Cassie, Lainna, Sean, Stephanie, Sandi and Izzy) who share a passion and dedication for the success of this program.
The March fundraiser at Cyclebar Carmel brought in $860!
Backpack Attack This summer, you can help local children go back to school with confidence and the tools to succeed by donating new school supplies to families in need! Purchased items and donations can be dropped off at JFS (6905 Hoover Rd., Indianapolis) through the month of July. For suggested shopping lists, online donations and more information, visit jewishindianapolis.org/backpack. NEXTGen is joining in on the fun, too! Want to contribute? Come out to White River Canoe Company (17180 River Rd., Noblesville) at 10 am on July 30 for Jews in Canoes, where NEXTGen will be collecting supplies.
Supplies for Backpack Attack collected at last year's NEXTGen event Jews in Canoes. This year's is on July 30.
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Jewish Fa m i l y S e r vi c e s Help Where You Least Expect It Over the last few months, Jewish Family Ser vices has heard from some exceptional volunteer leaders who were looking for meaningful opportunities to give back and make a difference — each one under the age of 18! JFS is so thankful for the local youth, who inspire much hope for the future of this community.
BBYO The importance of providing community ser vice opportunities for BBYO teens was officially developed back in 1928, nearly 90 years ago, upon the development of the “5 -folds” (social, community ser vice, educational, religious and recreational), which continue to guide chapter programs today.
Ari Berebitsky JFS is excited to officially launch Centerpieces for Tzedaka, created by Ari Berebitsky for his Bar Mitzvah ser vice project! These unique and beautiful centerpieces were showcased at Ari’s Bar Mitzvah, and can now be rented and modified for any special occasion. Next time you plan an event, please consider renting Ari’s creations — 10 0% of the proceeds will directly support Popsie’s Pantr y.
Ben Goldberg (right) brought brother Danny's (left) pick-up service to reality.
Ari Berebitsky and his parents at his Bar Mitzvah
Ben Goldberg Just before graduating high school, Danny Goldberg thought of a brilliant idea to bring in more donations to Popsie’s Pantr y. “Danny’s Donation Deliver y” would be a pick-up ser vice for people who wish to donate food but did not have the time or ability to deliver the items to JFS. Fast for ward to today — Ben Goldberg, a junior at Carmel High School, decided to turn his brother’s welldesigned concept into a reality, and helped JFS launch Popsie’s Pantry Pick-Up. While most teens dream of getting a driver’s license to see their friends and gain independence, Ben saw it as an opportunity to continue his brother’s initiative and to feed the community — one pick-up at a time. Schedule your first pick-up today; contact Ben at benmgoldberg@gmail.com.
Over the last semester, AZA leaders have set up a collection for Popsie’s Pantr y at ever y chapter program, inspiring their peers to think of others and give back to the community. The BBG leaders decided to focus on local Holocaust Sur vivors and designed a fundraiser program in partnership with BRICS. JFS and JFGI are so thankful to have such thoughtful teen leaders who continue to make strides to better the community and repair the world.
BBYO’s BBGs at BRICS raising money for Kavod, JFS' program for Holocaust survivors.
Ari Berebitsky's Centerpieces for Tzedaka
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Je wi sh Co m m uni t y St ud y , J PRO, & PJ Lib ra ry Jewish Community Study Update Eagerly anticipating the results of Indianapolis' Jewish Community Study? Stay tuned for details on an upcoming "jelly bean jar " contest!
Who's Who at the Federation Name:
Leah Aft
Family: Husband: Aaron, son: Caleb (7), daughter: Olivia (5), son: Jonah (3) Hometown: Overland Park, Kansas Education: Indiana University (B.A. in Psychology and B.A. in Jewish Studies) Rutgers Camden (certification in elementary education) Something you might not know about me: I used to teach kindergarten and first grade. Position at the Federation: PJ Library Coordinator
JPRO Indiana JPRO Indiana is the association of Jewish Communal Service Professionals in Indiana, which strives to amplify the ability of Jewish community professionals to contribute to the vitality of our community by supporting career growth and serving as the central resource for professional development. Established in 2015, this year JPRO Indiana received a generous contribution from the Leonard and Marion Freeman Charitable Fund. JPRO Indiana kicked off its latest series of professional development opportunities this past May. JPRO volunteers Debby Barton Grant, Margo Fox and Lori Moss are excited to welcome Rachel Kesner
as the new JPRO Indiana Chair and Bridey Stangler, Patrick Gleason and Moshe Lencer as committee members. The new team planned a visioning session, and with the information gathered there, they will move forward with more opportunities to meet the current needs of professionals serving our Jewish community. Want to get involved or host an upcoming program? Contact Rachel Kesner at rkesner@jfgi.org for more information or to sign up for our mailing list.
People can come to me if they need: To sign up for PJ Library, fun activities to do with your kids, preschool resources, ways to get involved in the community Why I find working for the Federation meaningful: I am excited to help local families find a meaningful way to connect with Judaism in their homes through PJ Library books, and to help facilitate engaging programs allowing new friendships to form among area parents and children, which will in turn strengthen our community. Favorite thing about Indianapolis: I love all of the awesome parks and outdoor places to take my kids to play!
Save the dates for upcoming Lunch and Learns (more details to follow): August 29, October 11, and December 7.
Save the Date
PJ Goes to Camp Sunday, July 16 at GUCI This will be a fun day geared toward families with children 12 and under.
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T h e Ko rin F ami l y – Li vi ng The i r R e sp o nsi b i l i t y t o t he J ewis h Peop le Offer Korin recalls that as a young boy an elder would ask him every morning, “Offer, you bum, what have you done for the Jewish people today?” He was “one of those tough Jews. He used to sneak Judaic books to the former Soviet Union back when there was a real risk to doing that sorts of thing,” Offer said. The question was asked lovingly. “He meant, ‘you have a responsibility to help the Jewish people and you need to do that as part of who you are every single day.’” That lesson is one that Offer, and his wife, Michelle, have as their family mantra. For Michelle, significant involvement began after she had children: The first time she was asked to take a leadership role was after she had just had her first child. Ruthie
Cannon asked her to get a babysitter and join her for “some planning.” Michelle recalls, “Ruthie said, ‘You’re fun. You’re engaging. You like people. Let’s do some fun stuff. ' And the fun stuff just evolved.”
Asked to Serve In looking back at how they became leaders in the community — Offer, an immediate past president of the Federation and a former president of the Jewish Community Relations Council, and Michelle the incoming chair of the Partnership2Gether Consortium and a new member of the National JFNA Women’s Philanthropy Board — both mention that they were asked by other leaders. “Winnie Goldblatt invited us to be part of
the Young Leadership program,” Michelle said. “It was at that time, at that age, we needed and wanted the connection and the services the community offered us as a new family.” Michelle got involved in women’s philanthropy because of women like Claudette Einhorn and Gigi Marks Felsher. “They have been instrumental in being life examples and mentors who say, ‘This is what a strong woman in a Jewish community can get done.’” Indianapolis had not had a presence in Women’s Philanthropy nationally for 20 years. “I was just so honored to be asked to be the representative,” Michelle said. Offer continued, “Our involvement in the community has increased as we have gotten older. As opportunities were made available to Michelle recalls a woman from a Lion of Judah luncheon talking about driving her kids and their friends around when one of the friends asked “Why is your mom doing carpool? She’s always traveling.” The woman’s son replied, “She’s off saving the Jews.” When Michelle thinks about the culture she’s creating for her own children, “I want them to think we’re going to the Federation (to) help the Jews, save the Jews, sustain the Jews, find the Jews.”
Above: Offer on the ATID IV Israel trip in 2016. In looking back, Offer says, “The ATID programs are by far, to me, the most important things in which I have been able to participate.”
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Left: The Korins celebrating the beginning of Offer's term as JFGI Board President in 2014.
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Ari, Tahlia, and Yael Korin have grown up working Super Sunday (right) and have all taken leadership roles in BBYO.
Above: Celebrating Yael's bat mitzvah Right: For the Korin children, Friday nights and Jewish holidays have always been at home. Now, their friends from college will call when they’re in town to come for Shabbat dinner.
us to take on different roles, we have pretty much always said yes.” Their involvement deepened when Offer chaired the first ATID program almost 10 years ago. “We were involved from the beginning with Congregation Shaarey Tefilla and a trip to Israel through the Young Leadership program when Michelle was pregnant with Ari pulled us deeper. Each involvement built on the other.” Michelle added, “At this point in our lives, we are helping create the programs that the community needs and helping pass it to the next generation, engaging with and mentoring those that are younger than us, creating the bridge for the next generation.”
An Open Table As their parents and community set the example for them of what it means to be Jewish, Offer and Michelle are continuing the tradition. “From the beginning, we always had Friday nights at our house. The kids weren’t allowed to go out, but they could invite
anybody they wanted,” Offer said. Michelle added, “It’s simply living with an open table and open home. It’s traditional in Judaism to always invite guests so we always set an extra place. You never know who might show up!” The Korins have been host family to the last five shlichim. “As far as the kids being exposed to Jewish life on a more day-to-day basis, being friends with an Israeli emissary is pretty cool,” Michelle said. Offer added, “The connections that our family has with the local Jewish community and the international Jewish community in Israel and overseas is built through these experiences.” Offer was born in Israel. “I was very young during the Six-Day War, but I certainly have memories of the war itself and being taken to the Old City after it was liberated, traveling to the Golan Heights and throughout the Land. It was a
momentous time to be in Israel,” he said. Offer views Israel as the heart and center of Jewish life in the world. “I see very little distinction between Israel and anything else. Israel isn’t something separate — it is a part of us.”
The Future “I hope we remain anchored in our tradition but open to fulfilling the needs of people as they change, but not just providing change for change’s sake” Offer said. Michelle agrees, “In order to move forward and grow into the future, you always, always need to look back to see where you came from. Keeping the door open for everyone and always having room at the table.” Offer added, “They can all come over for Friday night dinner.”
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N EXTGen
Above: Wine and painting at The Paint Cellar in Carmel, April 2017
Above: NEXTGen volunteers at Second Helpings, June 2017
Want to see what else is going on? Check us out on Instagram at @jfginextgen !
Mingling over drinks at Israel Story LIVE: Melting Pot, May 2017
Revamped and Reenergized
Save the Dates Jews in Canoes / School Supply Drive for Backpack Attack Sun., July 30, 10 am See page 7 for more details!
Symphony on the Prairie — Who's Bad: Music of Michael Jackson Sat., Aug. 26, Conner Prairie
NEXTGen has undergone a thorough restructuring and couldn't be more thrilled to welcome the leadership of the committee members listed below, joining current NEXTGen co-chairs Rachel Gershman and Leo Grabovsky:
Financial Resource Development
Community Building
Jim Schwarz – Advisor
Mindy Shapiro – Advisor
Eric Ratner
Elan Daniel
Larr y Turow Karen Rothbaum Carly Rubenstein Todd Maurer
Leadership Development
Alan Mordoh Yaniv Shmukler Elizabeth Wertz Maddy Anderson Paula Goldberg
Greg Maurer – Advisor
Erica Abrams
Eli Isaacs
Matt Tobe
Jeff Sondhelm
Marina Grabovsky
Jake Gorden
Reva Weiss
Brent Epstein Sarah Fr ye Matt Burnett
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I s ra el a nd Ov ers ea s Jewish Journey to Eastern Europe Greg and I have just returned from a 10 -day journey to Poland, Slovakia and Hungar y. It was a trip of discover y, enlightenment and, of course, difficult moments in Poland. Nothing could have prepared me for Majdanek and Auschwitz. The sheer scale and efficiency of the Holocaust became as real to me as it is incomprehensible. As I stood in Majdanek I could only ask myself one diz zying question: “How did this happen to us?” It is a question that is simple and profound, and has no answer — or maybe it has innumerable answers. A moment later, a large crowd of Israeli soldiers entered and as I stood there, in the crematorium, I heard Hebrew being spoken by young, proud, strong and capable Jews. In this moment I felt that “Never Again”
Group photo! Megan is in the back row, fifth from the left.
By: Megan Maurer
was more than our collective cr y of “enough.” With a strong Jewish State, we will NEVER AGAIN be victims of someone else’s deranged plan. We will never again have no place to turn. I believe we all left this place yearning to see proof of Jewish life on European soil, which is exactly what we found in Budapest when we toured Jewish schools, synagogues and community centers and met with leaders.
Israeli chutzpah, our group sang and danced to the Hebrew music. Most of the Hungarians simply smiled, clapped and politely tapped their feet to the beat, not knowing all the words yet soaking up the ru'ach and sunshine. The most poignant moment came as the concert closed with Hatikvah and elderly Hungarian Jews stood up, tears streaming down their faces, and loudly sang our Zionist anthem.
On a beautiful Sunday afternoon in the heart of Budapest, we attended a huge festival celebrating Israel’s independence. We had the opportunity to meet ever yone from Chabad to young people just discovering their Jewish roots (and, of course, our Hungarian Partnership members)! True to our American and
As a people we are connected by our past and our collective memor y and we are connected by the future fate that we share. What happens to one of us affects all of us. In our globalized world this is truer than ever. As islands we are more vulnerable than we care to admit, but when we stand together we are strong! As Jews, we have a duty to one another — no matter where we reside in this world. I’m proud of our community’s continued commitment to this obligation.
Beautiful Budapest!
This Jewish Journey was the result of collaboration between our local JFGI and the Jewish Agency’s Partnership2Gether program. Thank you to the members of our Partnership communities in South Bend, Omaha and Louisville and the Western Galilee region of Israel who joined us on this mission. Thank you to Michele Boukai for your dedication to its success.
United Front: Israel and the U.S. Working Together On May 9, Lindsey Mintz, the JCRC's executive director, and Inbar Nadir, JFGI's Israeli emissar y, had the pleasure and the honor to be invited to obser ve the "United Front Combined Civilian & Militar y Joint Inter-Agency Intergovernmental & Multinational Exercise." The Indiana National Guard and the Israeli Defense Force (IDF)’s Homefront Command Unit have been conducting joint training sessions for natural and man-made disasters for the past six years, alternating their training location between sites in Indiana and Israel. Israel's "Homefront Command Unit " is the worldwide first-responder unit for natural disasters, often the first
on-site in locations such as Nepal, Haiti, Mexico, Ghana, Turkey, the Philippines, and Kenya. Throughout the years, other organizations have been taking part in those trainings, like the ZAKA organization (Israel's voluntar y community emergency response team, whose purpose is to help recover and identify victims of terrorism, accidents and disasters), the Oketz Unit (the independent canine special forces unit of the IDF) and the Israeli Fire Department. From the Indiana side, the local fire department, police department, canine units, first responder units and even the coroner’s office took part.
This beautiful cooperation is a great example of long-standing and constantly developing relations between Israel and the State of Indiana!
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I sra eli Emi s s ar y / S h l i c ha 69 Years and Counting
By: Moran Birman
On Israel’s 69 th Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut), I had the opportunity to visit Indianapolis. This was my first visit to Indiana’s capital since I started my position as Consul for Public Diplomacy at the Israeli Consulate to the Midwest in Chicago. It was an introductor y visit, during which I met the Jewish Federation and JCRC staff, Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis Angela Smith Jones, and was inter viewed on WFYI Radio. The Yom HaAtzmaut adult event featured the Israel Stor y podcast team for a live performance of their new show "Melting Pot." I am familiar with the podcast, but this was the first time I saw Israel Stor y live, and I must say, it was a great experience and a great way to celebrate Israel’s Independence Day! Israel Stor y tells the stories of people in Israel, combining recorded inter views, witty comments and
original live music, which together makes so much more than a podcast. Indeed, this may not be one’s standard Yom HaAtzmaut celebration, with uplifting songs and folk dancing, but from my perspective as a diplomat, this was a great way to show the real Israel to both the Jewish and non-Jewish communities. Israel is not a simple stor y. With all the great things Israel has and does, we also have challenges and conflicts. Culture should refer to the countr y's beauty but also to the conflicts in order to be authentic and interesting, and this is exactly what Israel Stor y does. They tell the real stor y of Israel, presenting the beauty in the day-to-day stories of the "regular " people of Israel, with their hopes, fears, challenges and criticism. The way they conduct their show is a true piece of art, and a great example of the inspiring Israeli culture.
See you again ver y soon for an evening of hummus, Hummus: The Movie, and conversation at the Indianapolis Israeli Film Festival!
Moran Birman, Consul for Public Diplomacy at the Israeli Consulate in Chicago, with JFGI shlicha Inbar Nadir and Immediate Past President Offer Korin.
Yom HaAtzmaut celebration — good wine, good food, and one Israel Story LIVE performance
The Speedway Junior High International Club representing Haifa at the Yom HaAtzmaut celebration.
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Celebrating Israel all over the map at the Yom HaAtzmaut community celebration.
Yom HaZikaron — Israel’s Memorial Day, marking 50 years since the Six Day War and 20 years since the Helicopter Disaster.
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Shalom, Inbar! There is a saying in Hebrew that emphasizes, "Ever y ending is also a new beginning." My fellow Hoosiers, this August I will be concluding two years with you since I first set foot in Indiana. Two years of programming, laughter, community work, Israel education, advocacy, deep conversations and new relationships, some of which will hopefully stay with me for life. Before I made the decision to join the Jewish community in Greater Indianapolis as a representative of the Jewish Agency for Israel, I didn’t know much about Indy specifically, or Indiana in general. A simple Google search wasn’t ver y promising, and yet, I was optimistic about where I’d be spending my next year. In my wildest dreams I never thought I’d be spending more than a year living on the other side of the world from where my home is. After a ver y short period of time Indy became my home away from home, and that's why I chose to spend a second year with my new friends in the Crossroads of America. I am now starting a new journey, taking my next steps in life, but not without being extremely grateful for the experiences, relationships and memories I gained here. Thank you, to ever yone who has been my family away from my family, for welcoming me into your community, which now I see myself as part of, and into your homes. Thank you for the support and the inclusive smiles. Thank you for being you! I hope to see you all on July 25 for our last session of “Israel Talks” during which, for the first time, I will be the inter viewee and not the inter viewer. This will be our opportunity to say our farewells prior to my departure in August. Thank you Indy, I miss you already!
- Inbar Nadir
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Jewish Co mmu n i ty C e n te r & Je wi sh Co m m uni t y R e l ations C ouncil JCC Welcomes New CEO Eric Koehler Eric Koehler is the new Chief Executive Officer at the JCC as of June 19. He replaces Ira Jaffee, who retired in June after more than 30 years as the JCC’s CEO. “After a nationwide search, we were pleased to land a candidate with a successful track record in running JCCs and in raising funds through events and donor-centric cultivation,” said Keith Pitzele, JCC board president. “In benchmarking studies of JCCs across the country, Eric was rated highest among his peers in membership retention, board excellence and staff motivation and professional development for 2015-16.” Eric said, “as a person who has dedicated my career to Jewish communal work, I have an ongoing vision of bringing the Jewish community together at the JCC. I believe that it is the JCC’s role to be the thread that ties the community together," Koehler said. "For me, this is more than just a transient career decision; it is my life mission. By the time I retire, I would love to have the same number of years as Ira (Jaffee).” Koehler comes to Indianapolis from the Stamford, CT JCC where as CEO he raised more than $7 million in two capital campaigns over his six years there. Previously, he was the Executive Director of the JCC in Northern Virginia where he grew the operating budget from $3.5 to $5.6 million. Originally from Massachusetts, Koehler graduated from Boston University with a B.A. degree in Psychology. He earned an M.S. degree in Counseling from Salem State College, concentrating in Industrial Organizational Behavior. Eric’s wife Sandy is an adult speech therapist. She loves to read and loves the outdoors and is anxious to kayak on the White River. The Koehler family outside Abraham's Tent “I also love coffee and am on their 2009 trip to Israel. free anytime anyone wants to meet for Starbucks,” she said. After attending Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, she’s looking forward to returning to a community with Midwestern values. “Midwesterners seem to be polite and sincere,” she said. Eric and Sandy have two children. Their daughter Eliana just returned from a gap year in Israel and will be going to Brandeis University this fall, and their son Gedalia just graduated from high school and will be leaving for his gap year after working at Camp JCC this summer. Eric and Sandy both believe in regular exercise; Eric works out almost every day and runs on the treadmill. Sandy works out about three days a week and an additional two with a personal trainer. In their free time, they are at the synagogue (they’re Orthodox and keep kosher) or home with a movie or good book.
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Back-to-School Tips from the JCRC It’s back to school time and many parents are busy shopping for school supplies, dorm room décor and more, but we want to make sure you’re also thinking about ways to make your child feel safe and confident being a Jewish student in their elementary, middle, and high school, or on their college campus. Here are some tips from JCRC and ways we might serve as a resource: Jewish Holidays Schools are required by state law to make accommodations for students who must miss school for religious observances and are not allowed to penalize a student in any way for a religious absence. • Tip: Let your child’s teachers and administrators know well in advance which days your child will miss school due to a Jewish holiday so that you can avoid scheduling conflicts (exams, special programs, sporting events, etc.). •
How JCRC can help: The JCRC produces a 7-Year Calendar of Major Jewish Holiday Observances that can be distributed in advance to your child’s teachers and administrators. You can download and print it from our website at indyjcrc.org/resources.
Anti-Semitism Increasingly, JCRC is learning of antiJewish incidents occurring in areas schools — from elementary school upwards. • Tip: Anti-Jewish statements, jokes, and bullying hurt. Make sure your child knows they can talk to you if they experience or witness any anti-Jewish incidents at their school. • How JCRC can help: Please reach out to us if your child experiences an antiJewish incident. The JCRC is here to be a resource and a sounding board for you and your family. College Campuses College campuses in Indiana and across the country are increasingly seeing anti-Israel and anti-Jewish incidents. • Tip: Talk to your son and daughter about campus climate and encourage them to learn more before they step foot on campus. • How JCRC can help: JCRC can provide resources to your child and serve as a resource to connect your son or daughter to Jewish life on campus, Israel experiences, and internship opportunities. Contact us at 317-9262935 so we can provide you with more information!
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H o o v e r wo o d & H a st en Heb rew A ca d emy Hooverwood News HOOVERWOOD CELEBRATES NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK
HOOVERWOOD’S 47 TH ANNUAL MEETING
Hoover wood’s creative and talented Activities Department once again raised the bar during this year’s celebration of National Nursing Home Week.
The Hoover wood Family gathered on Sunday, June 25 for the organization’s 47th annual meeting. Outgoing board president Melinda Shapiro was honored for her dedication and leadership during the last two years. Hoover wood’s new board president for the next two-year term is Murray Firestone.
Our theme, “The Spirit of Peace” provided a week-long celebration that honored our countr y, diversity, peace, and nature. Festivities included a Mother’s Day dessert reception, a Veterans & Public Ser vant recognition program, patriotic musical entertainment, a nature walk, a volunteer reception, staff luncheon, a resident art exhibit, yoga, movies, and so much more. The highlight of the week was the talent show which included musical and dance performances by residents and staff. Many thanks to our outstanding Activities Department! We can’t wait to see what you have in store for us next year.
The Board of Directors awarded Linda Hurns, LPN as this year’s recipient of the “Sylvia Borns & Frieda Laikin Employee of the Year Award.” Linda has been a compassionate and dedicated licensed nurse at Hoover wood for the last 25 years. Adrienne Mintz was awarded the “Jack & Ruth Ellen Nassberg Volunteer of the Year Award” for her outstanding dedication to the Hoover wood Gift Shop.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Hoover wood’s renovation and construction continues to make progress. The east ends of the 1A & 2A resident neighborhoods are completely renovated and awaiting state approval for occupancy. Our residents are so excited to be moving into their new home. If you have not already noticed, the main entrance, lobby and circle driveway are closed for renovation. There is a new temporar y entrance just south of the main entrance with a new sidewalk and canopy that guides visitors into the building. Visitors are encouraged to park in the southwest visitor parking lot which will also ser ve as our temporar y circle driveway. We appreciate ever yone’s continued patience and support during our project.
We congratulate the award recipients and the entire Board of Directors for their continued dedication to our residents.
HHAI Happenings • The 2017 HAI-Life Awards dinner was held Thursday, May 18. Brian and Sandy Nachlis were this year’s HAILife award recipients honored for their commitment to the school and the Jewish community. Also recognized were Distinguished Teachers Lonica Solomon and Michael Voskoboynik for their nine years of ser vice to the Academy and the graduating 8th grade class. • On Sunday, May 21, the Hasten Hebrew Academy dedicated the Ruth Nitsun Early Childhood Library in honor of the late Ruth Nitsun, who was a beloved teacher at the school for 32 years. Members of her immediate family were present, as well as friends, fellow teachers, past students, and their parents, who all remembered Ruth fondly. Speakers included Ruth’s husband Leon, their son Martin, daughter-in-law Penina, and two of the teachers who taught with her, Sherr y Hamstra and Zita Nurok. Anyone wishing to donate to the librar y should contact Miriam Gettinger or Toni Scott.
A collaborative effort between students from the Hasten Hebrew Academy and residents of Hooverwood produced a large, beautiful piece of fused glass. With funding from the Better Together grant and assistance from artists Joani Rothenberg and Yael Buxbaum, students and residents were given glass tiles to make flowers and plants, which were then added into the Garden of Eden to personalize their shared conversation about intergenerational relationships with roots, stems and tree blossoms. The artwork will be displayed at the Academy until renovations are finished at Hoover wood, where it will find its permanent home. w w w.jewi s h i nd ia nap ol i s .o rg
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S yna gogue s Congregation Beth Shalom Congregation Beth Shalom will hold its immensely popular Shabbark Shabbat on July 14, 2017 at 6:30 pm. This special Friday evening service has become a CBS tradition. Held outdoors on the north patio of University High School’s Andrews Hall, the service is an open invitation to all congregants and the community to bring their beloved dogs for a special blessing. During the service, Rabbi Stanley Halpern acknowledges the unique bond between humans and their pets. He then blesses each dog as the owners bring their devoted animals to the front to be recognized individually. The service will conclude with an outdoor Oneg including dog biscuits for our canine friends. CBS President Karen Friedman states, “The dogs have always been very well-behaved. Other congregants and the pets mingle before and after the Shabbat worship service in an atmosphere of warm friendliness and enjoyment of that very special evening.” CBS invites all of the Jewish community — whether CBS members or not, and with or without a dog — to attend our unique Shabbark Shabbat service on July 14.
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck Cocktail Judaism, 7:30 pm at Athens on 86th: conversation, humor, & spirits hosted by Rabbi Dennis Sasso. July 10 — Rebecca Geyer, estate planning & elder law attorney, and Dr. Aaron Carroll, Professor of Pediatrics, IU School of Medicine, on “Health Care Today: Medical and Legal Perspectives.” Sept. 11 — Rabbi Dennis Sasso on “A Taste of Honey.” RSVP to jhodes@ bez613.org. Table Settings 2017: Sun. & Mon., Aug. 13 & 14, 11 am–4 pm. BEZ's annual display of beautiful, inspiring table designs by local florists, decorators, and retailers. Daily demonstration at 1 pm. $10/person at the door. Refreshments included. Registration still open! • Early Childhood Center’s Summer Camp 2017 “Barnyard Blast!” July 3-July 28 ECC School Year 2017-18 • “Setting the Stage for Their Future” begins Aug. 16 Contact Joanie Waldman for more information: jwaldman@bez613.org or 317-259-6854. SAVE THE DATE FOR SELICHOT Sat., Sept. 16, 8 pm, with music by NEFESH MOUNTAIN! Visit bez613.org for links to Camp and School brochures and other BEZ information.
Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation • Etz Chaim had its first gala in many years on June 11, where for the first time the second-generation founders were honored. The completely sold-out event focused on "The Past and The Future" of Etz Chaim. Next year's celebration will honor the third generation in a venue designed to accommodate even more people. Getting ready for Shabbark 2016: CBS members Maria Cohen, Alexis Konev, Felix Konev, Dulcea, and Rabbi Halpern (L-R)
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• Please join us for ongoing classes taught by Rabbi David GingoldAltchek at 8 pm on Wednesdays & Thursdays ever y week (unless other wise noted). For more information: visit etzchaimindy.org, follow @EtzChaimIndy on Facebook, email information@etzchaimindy.org, or call 317-251-6220.
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Midsummer Shabbat in the Park: Fri., July 21, 6:15 pm. Enjoy summer sun and our upbeat musical service at our fourth annual Shabbat at West Park. Bring lawn chairs, dinner and a bottle of wine to share, or reserve your Market District meal at ihcindy.org. Sponsored by IHC Brotherhood and Sisterhood. Jewish Book Club: Tues., Aug. 8 at noon, Room 206. Book to be discussed: The Two-Family House by Linda Cohen Loigman. Bring your lunch and join in the discussion. Torah Talk: Wednesdays, 9:15–10:30 am. It’s not your grandfather’s Talmud! Join Rabbi Brett Krichiver and study one of the greatest literary accomplishments of the Jewish people — the Babylonian Talmud. Come explore this source of Jewish theology, philosophy, and ritual. No experience necessary, and all are welcome. Sponsored by IHC Sisterhood. IndyChai: 20s and 30s professionals group. Check us out on Facebook at @IHCIndyChai, and find out what Jewish Indy’s young professionals are up to. Our programming is a mix of social and spiritual, political and professional, and even a bit of social justice thrown in.
• Etz Chaim's Annual 4th of July Family-Style Picnic for members will be held 11 am-3:30 pm at the Eagle Crest Picnic Area.
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Hillels & B B YO Butler Hillel Thirteen Butler University Hillel students recently completed BINA, a ten-week-long Israel education program offered to Jewish students this year for the first time. Session topics included “Zion in Biblical texts,” “Israel’s political system and elections,” “American-Israeli relations and religious pluralism,” “Israel through the eyes of a Palestinian,” “Israeli innovation,” “Popular Culture in Israel,” and “What is my own relationship with Israel?”. Each week, Butler Hillel welcomed a different guest lecturer from local universities, synagogues, and Jewish communal organizations to address the topic for the week. BINA offered students the opportunity to engage with Israel in new ways, to have questions about both Judaism and Israel answered in a safe
IU Hillel on Birthright setting and challenged them to think about ways for them to connect with and impact the Jewish people. Hillel at Butler is also proud to say that we have seven students going on Birthright Israel trips and one student interning in Pre-Dentistr y this summer!
On the local level, the Indy chapter was busy with several exciting programs: • On Passover, BBYO Indy held a Chocolate Seder, including Matzah Pizza, diced strawberries dipped in chocolate, and more. It was a wonderful celebration of tradition as well as friendship and fun. • As part of the Federation's Israel Independence Day event, the teens presented the Israeli city of Eilat, including a "beach," and a 3D experience of swimming with dolphins.
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When we were told that Israeli soldiers would be traveling with us for the duration of our trip in Israel, we did not know what to expect. But as it turned out, they were dressed just like us and acted exactly like us, blending in with the group as a whole as if they had just packed their belongings from Indiana, hopped aboard an El Al flight, and traveled to Israel along with us. As each day went on, the similarities between the soldiers and us became even more apparent. We didn’t look at them simply as soldiers from Israel anymore — we instead looked at them as newfound best friends.
BINA motivated many students to engage in further connections with Israel and with Jewish life on Butler’s campus.
BBYO The months of March, April and May were full of BBYO activities. On the regional level (KIO), BBYO Indy attended two conferences and participated in the KIO basketball tournament, where one of Indy's AZA teams finished second! As always at the regional conferences, Indy's delegation was the largest one and constituted about a third of the total conference.
By: Liv King, IU Class of 2020
• At BBYO's LIFE event, the seniors shared personal stories about their time in BBYO and how much they were involved, and they gave advice on making the most out of the time spent here. It was a ver y special night full of emotion and laughter. • The highlight of AZA's end-ofyear event was an Indiana Fever basketball game. Thanks to the boys' amazing cheering, they starred on the big screen numerous times and received pizzas in recognition. At the end of the game ever yone tried their hand at shooting baskets, and then were thrilled to be allowed to cut the net.
However, there were days that the soldiers made us realize the harsh reality of being 18 -22 years old in Israel. When visiting an army base and the graves of these soldiers’ loved ones, we realized just how sheltered we Americans are. The difference between the Israeli youth and us was not what we joked about, or what we did in our free time, as we had guessed prior to the trip. In fact, these things were what allowed us to bond so deeply during the ten days. The real divide is the pride these soldiers have for their countr y, and the duty they have to ser ve Israel. Following our visit to their army base, we were overcome with appreciation for the maturity and grace the soldiers had when showing us around the base. To have the duty to ser ve your countr y on your back is a reality unable to be escaped in Israel, and witnessing this made us more proud of where our ancestors came from, and extremely proud of our newfound best friends — the soldiers traveling with us — as well.
This summer, many BBYO youth are scheduled to take part in various National and Israel programs, and there is no doubt that they will return full of energy and ready for the 20172018 year, which is expected to open in August. Sound like fun? If you're in 9th12th grade, come see for yourself! For details, contact Tamar Soen Keren, Indianapolis City Director, at indianapolis@bbyo.org.
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• Joe and Jill Ofengender • Rebecca Ofengender • Erica O’Hara • Herbert Olshever • David Orentlicher and Judy Failer • Dina Pastukh • Bill and Eloise Paul • Gerald and Dorit Paul • Stephen and Deborah Paul • Aaron and Jennifer Pearlman • Allen Pekar • Marc Penner • Raisa Perel • Mark and Sally Perlstein • Doug and Detra Perry • Mildred Perry • Paul and Shirley Pinkus • Keith and Rita Pitzele • Gennady and Zoya Plotkin • Lydia Pogost • Don and Jackie Polakoff • Patrick Pollock • Barbara Pomeranz • Ron and Sue Popp • Marlene Posner • Ralph and Hope Power • Anna Price • Alexander and Maria Prusakov • Eric and Bonnie Prystowsky • Eric and Sarah Ratner • Howard and Nancy Ratner • Dave and Pearl Regenstrief • Nancy Reiter • David and Miriam Resnick • Chris and Lisa Rettig • Jason and Jamie Rich • Jason Boyewsky and Laura Rich Boyewsky • Nancy Riddle-Mills • Robert Rifkin • Gregory and Myra Riley • Mark and Becky Ristow • Margret Robb • Roberts Distrubuting Co. • Shari Robinson • Carol Rodholm • Tony and Marya Rose • William Rosenbaum • Ronald and Susan Rosenberg • Steven and Jennifer Rosenberg • Joan Rosenfeld • Stephen and Monica Rosenfeld • Pearl Roth • Don and Sandy Rothbaum • Daniel Rothenberg • Lev and Pamela Rothenberg
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• Marc and Stephanie Rothenberg • Mark and Lyudmila Rozenberg • Al and Joan Rubenstein • Doug and Marla Rubenstein • Aaron and JoAnn Rubin • George Rubin • Matthew and Sarah Rubin • Mike and Leslie Rubin • Alvin and Phyllis Russell • Thomas and Pat Russell • Elisha and Jennifer Sacks • Howard Sagalowsky • Joel Sagalowsky • Gary and Phyllis Schahet • Greg Schahet • Larry and Anne Schuchman • Alan and Jennifer Schwartz • David and Ellen Schwartz • Sanford and Doris Schwartz • Sy Schwartz • Jim and Sandy Schwarz • Jonathan Schwarz • Aaron Girson and Stacy Segal • Jerry and Donna Segal • Philip Segal • Jeff and Sally Seidenstein • Aleksandr and Tatyana Shapiro • Arkadiy and Tamara Shapiro • Michael Shapiro • Russ Sherlock • Rube and Lee Shevitz • Caryl Shideler • Sofia Shulkin • Norman Sider • Larry Siegel • Miles and Amanda Siegel • Bob and Denise Silbert • Michael and Donna Silbert • Greg and Renny Silver • Jerome and Stephanie Silver • Martin and DeAnn Silverman • Deborah Simon • Helaine Simon • Rita Simon • Jon and Jennifer Sinder • David and Sarah Sklar • Bruce and Marcia Sklare • Bradley and Gayle Skolnik • Daniel and Mari Skovronsky
• Alex and Marcella Slabosky • Andrew and Julie Smith • Harold and Mary Smith • Marilyn Smith • Robert and Jackie Smith • Michael Smogor • Howard and Sandra Smulevitz • Alan and Carolyn Snyder • Rosalyn Solotkin • Sonia Sondhelm • Drew and Brenda Soshnick • Mikhail Soyfer • Carolyn Spector • Stanley and Cynthia Springer • Louie and Janie Star • Dodie Stein • Larry and Rita Steinberg • Gerald Steinfeld • Mark and Lisa Steingold • Joan Stoner • Leonid and Olga Streltsov • Stanley Talesnick • Gabrielle Tamler • Bernard Tannenbaum • Kit Tavel • Larry and Sandy Tavel • Mort and Betty Tavel • Mitchell and Sue Tobin • Bill and Susie Townsend • Larry and Carly Turow • John and Jody Tzucker • Brad and Flora Valentine • Deanna Van Lue • Eileen Vandroff • David and Ann Vaprin • Moisey and Galina Vaysburd • Phyllis Vernick • Richard and Caryn Vogel • Nathan and Rachel Voldman • David and Nonie Vonnegut-Gabovitch • Michael and Alla Vorsovsky • Edward and Mariya Vyshko • Al and Nancy Wachter • Lisa Waite • Ray and Cheryl Waldman • Jay and Ellyn Walerstein • Barry and Sharon Wallack • Bess Walter
• Benny Weidberg and Idrienne Steiman-Weidberg • Daniel and Judy Weiker • Larry and Arlene Weinberg • Myron and Myrna Weinberger • Bebe Weinstein • John and Tobi Weinstein • Rick and Rita Weinstein • David and Svetlana Weinstock • Phillip and Joyce Weisberger • Carol Weiss • Rick and Robin Weiss • Miriam Werner • Sandra Werner • David and Masha Wiener • Steve and Missy Wise • Buzz and Marlene Wohlfeld • Walter and Joan Wolf Jr • Debra Wolinsky • Barry Wormser and Jackie Bolles • Peter and Carol Wormser • Elliott and Jane Yolles • Timothy and Sheila Yuckman • Seth and Anita Yudes • Mary Ann Zaban • Rick and Sandy Zeckel • Ayzik and Rita Zelikovich • Michael and Esther Zhivov • Jennifer Zinn • Karl and Allane Zucker
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Sunday, July 9, 4 pm Abulele - Feature; family-friendly.
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Monday, July 10, 7 pm The Women's Balcony - Feature.
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Thursday, July 13, 7 pm On the Map - Documentary.
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