August 2024

kulanu A MAGAZINE THAT HIGHLIGHTS ALL OF US

AUGUST 2024 / TAMMUZ - AV 5784

IN THIS ISSUE: PRIDE – MEET YOUR NEW STAFF MEMBERS – GUCI 2024 TISHA B’AV: A TIME FOR MOURNING, A TIME FOR JOY

TU B’AV: AUGUST 2024 / TAMMUZ - AV 5784

CONTENTS Pride...............................................................................3

Love in all its forms This year, in Israel, the holiday of Tu B’Av occurs on August 18-19. This is a lesser known Jewish holiday, often thought of as

Meet your new staff members............................4

the “Jewish Valentine’s Day.”

GUCI 2024.....................................................................6 Looking ahead: IHC Calendar..............................8

This holiday was first mentioned in the Mishnah (complied around 200 CE). It was

Mazel Tov.....................................................................9

described as an annual matchmaking day

IHC Circles.................................................................10

when unmarried women would dress in

Caring Community of IHC....................................12

white and dance in the vineyards outside the walls of Jerusalem. At the time, it was

A Time for Mourning..............................................14

a day when women were encouraged to

Yahrzeit List..............................................................15

propose to their beloveds. It was a holiday that celebrated and encouraged love.

Rabbi Jordana Chernow-Reader

In modern Israel, Tu B’Av is a celebration

Associate Rabbi

of love in all of its forms.

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Cantor Evan Kent wrote: “During Gay Pride week in Tel Aviv, the main boulevards and streets are festooned with the rainbow flags. Tel Aviv Pride is

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a weeklong festival drawing revelers from all over the globe to a film festival, parties, speakers, dinners, political events and more. The week culminates in

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the Pride Parade that begins in the center of the city and inches its way down to the beach. It is one of the largest Pride Parades in the world, bringing together political, social, religious, and cultural organizations. It is a roving party with thousands marching and thousands more waving from balconies.”

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I have not participated in Tu B’Av celebrations in Israel, but I marched with the Jewish community in the Indy Pride Parade earlier this summer. Like attending other large gatherings, in weeks prior to the parade, I felt anxious about marching this year. I was nervous about how our group, wearing big

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Jewish stars on our t-shirts, was going to be received.

To my relief, when we arrived at the parade it felt like an explosion of joy. We were surrounded by people dressed in rainbows colors or carrying rainbow flags. There were messages of love all around us on clothing, banners and floats.

Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation (IHC) is an inclusive Jewish community where all congregants matter, are inspired to action through Jewish values, and experience Judaism in a meaningful way.

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The most memorable part of the morning for me was walking in the parade.

As we marched, strangers cheered. People shouted with joy “the Jews are here” and cheered us on. After all of the stresses of being Jewish this year, it felt very uplifting to have the crowd cheering for us.

I did not know how much it was going to mean to me or how good it was going to feel to be at the parade this year. I am proud of our community’s decision to participate in the Indy Pride Parade once again and appreciate the support we received there. In the weeks and months ahead, I hope we all have more opportunities to experience joy and celebrate love together.

PRIDE

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JAYLAN MILLER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Jaylan Miller joined our staff in July, and has been busy sending weekly emails, posting on social media, and learning the ins and outs of IHC. You may recognize her from IHC events and services. She got connected with us shortly before moving to Indianapolis in December 2022. Originally from Miami, Florida, Jaylan’s family moved to Ohio when she was 15. “Culture shock” is an understatement.

She studied English and Writing at Indiana Wesleyan University. Upon graduating, she worked as a reporter at a daily newspaper in Marion, Indiana, before being promoted to Managing Editor. While writing an autobiographical piece, Jaylan began exploring her Jewish lineage.

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Having not been raised Jewish, Jaylan had much to learn. She found IHC after a quick Google search and started streaming services before moving to Indy. Her first week in the city, she showed up to an IHC Newish to Jewish Circle Hanukkah party. She enrolled in the Intro to Judaism class and is now almost finished with the conversion process.

Jaylan hopes to bring her curiosity and creativity to this position. When she is not at work, you will find her on a walk, at a park, or on the couch with her 2-year-old mini pin rescue named Gilligan.

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Being from a small town called Arroyo Grande on the Central Coast of California, Leah Matthys might need some tips about living in the cold. She grew up in a midsize Reform congregation and was always involved in her local Jewish community and synagogue youth group.

After high school, she took a gap year to study and travel around Israel. For the past 3 years, Leah worked as a special education paraprofessional, taught the b'nai mitzvah religious school class, and served as her synagogue's youth director, running the youth

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group and serving on the board, all while she finished her Bachelor's degree online through Oregon State. Leah graduated in June, and served as camp director for her local JCC day camp this Summer. These opportunities have helped her discover that working with Jewish youth is truly her passion, and she is so excited to be able to do it full-time. Leah hopes to bring energy and new ideas to IHC, and help kids connect to their Jewish identity. When she’s not working, you can probably find her playing video games (she loves the Sims!), running, or trying to learn a new language.

LEAH MATTHYS

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My favorite part about GUCI is the people. – Lila

k. ps me coming bac e ke y it un m m o c The the sense of ut o b a g in th e m There is just so the l here and about e fe u o y e nc e nd e indep a re. It is really like he ld ui b u o y y it un comm home. – Izzy home away from

I love camp b ecause of the people. – Caleb

GUCI is not just about the campfires and swimming, but mostly just the community. I am surrounded by people who love me. – Ruby

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Looking ahead: DATES TO KNOW

ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

PAPER MIDRASH Text Study with Knives: A new way to explore the themes of Selichot Husband and wife team Isaac and Rabbi Shawna Brynjegard-Bialik will teach us new paths into the High Holy Days that combine art with deep Jewish scholarship.

Selichot Service: 9/27 – 6:15 p.m.

The artists will offer reflections on the High Holy Days through a visual sermon. Following the service, we will create art as a community.

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Art Experience: 9/28 – 4:30 p.m.

The artists, known for their hands-on paper cutting workshops for adults, will lead us in a text study art experience followed by a light dinner and Selichot services. We will cut up comics to create a personal commentary on the Torah portion.

Mazel Tov! IHC FAMILY NEWS

High School Grads* Carmel High School graduates: Jessie (Jessica) Barrett, child of Jackie and David Barrett, will attend Northeastern University.

Rachel Berebitsky, child of Doug and Kim Berebitsky, will attend IU Bloomington.

Maxwell David Meisner, child of Chris and Rochelle Meisner, will attend Miami University.

Zionsville Community High School graduate, Phineas Essley, child of Amy and Eric Essley, will attend University of Maryland.

Fishers High School graduates: Samuel J. Wain, child of Norman & Megan Wain, will attend University of Chicago. Salem (Abigail) Waschow, child of Sarah Skwire, will attend Indiana University.

Indiana University High School graduate, Sarah Oancea, child of Damion and Marla Oancea, will attend Purdue University.

Westfield High School graduate, Sara Borek, child of Rosemary Borek & Tim Borek, will attend Indiana University.

Park Tudor School graduate, Joseph Clark Klineman, child of Andrew and Christina Klineman, will attend Clark Honors College at University of Oregon.

Hamilton Southeastern High School graduate, Charlie Ryan Weinberger, child of Jeffrey and Sara Weinberger, will attend Indiana University.

*Information was provided to us following an email sent in May to all parents of our 12th grade students. We congratulate all of our students and would love to know their plans for this next year. Please email them to BethMH@ihcindy.org.

New IHC Members Sally Brindle Sam Hanig & Julie Gilgoff Katie & Dan Sahlein Reuben & Melinda Benzel Kyle & Lisa Minor Toni Potts

B’nai Mitzvah April Audrey Simonds, child of Jaclyn Grahl and Joshua Simonds Sylvia Schnur, child of David and Priscilla Schnur May Eric Drucker, child of Paul and Shantell Drucker Zephyr (Zara) Simon Stuart, child of Rachel Simon and Hale Stuart Isabella Abraham, child of Benjamin and Nichole Abraham June Bethanie Kaprove, child of Matthew Kaprove Liam Weinschrott, child of Sara Weinschrott Naomi Armstrong, child of Joshua and Eliana Armstrong

Do you have news to share?

We want to hear it! email communnications@ihcindy.org or clergy.office@ihcindy.org IHCIndy.org | August 2024 | 9

IHC Circles

Find your community Euchre circle Aug. 5 – 10 a.m.

Aug. 19 – 10 a.m.

Aug. 22 – 6 p.m.

Shuffle the deck and deal the cards for this quintessentially Hoosier card game in which you take tricks and trump is never political.

volunteering This Circle focuses on helping out at local food pantries and community gardens as a way to address food insecurity in Indianapolis.

Volunteers are taking a much deserved August break and planning future volunteer opportunities.

mahjongg Mavens Grab your tile set and play a game or ten with the other IHC mahjong mavens. This addicting game of skill, strategy, and luck is a great way to spend an afternoon with other IHC enthusiasts.

take a hike... together

Ga’avah Ga’avah, meaning “Pride,” is a Circle designed to support and embrace LGBTQ+ congregants at IHC. Ga’avah creates space for LGBTQ+ congregants and allies to socialize, learn, worship, and promote LGBTQ+ social justice at IHC and beyond. New members are always welcome.

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NEW CIRCLE!

Aug. 4 10:30 a.m.

Starkey Park 667 Sugarbush Dr

Aug. 2 – 10 a.m.

Aug. 9 – 2:30 p.m.

Aug. 16 – 10 a.m.

Aug. 23 – 2:30 p.m.

Aug. 30 – 10 a.m.

ING CIRCLE K I H

Get outside with a diverse group of fellow IHC members who enjoy sharing their love for exploring the Hoosier landscape and the change of seasons.

Marott Woods Nature Preserve

Have an idea for a circle?

email jordanacr@ihcindy.org to get started.

August 2024

IHC circles Mental Health Professionals Therapists, social workers, psychologists: Helping others better understand and cope with thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can take a toll on you.

Though not intended as a clinical support group, gather with other IHC mental health providers to share opportunities and challenges and consider how Jewish wisdom and values find their way into your practice.

newish to jewish

Are you new to Judaism? We are so glad you’re here!

Whatever brought you, join together with others to explore Jewish holidays and food, and support each other on your Jewish journeys.

The group typically meets monthly and talks about cases, challenges in their practices and over time have gotten to be friends. They refer to each other and support each other.

The group’s last meeting was a bit atypical. They worked on a mosaic project for the Damien Center. In addition to making art, they learned about the resources at the Damien Center.

This circle don't post their dates publicly, so email lauriebfreeman@comcast.net to get connected.

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Caring Community of IHC

A TEAM OF COMPASSIONATE INDIVIDUALS WHO DESIRE TO FULFILL OUR JEWISH RESPONSIBILITY TO PERFORM DEEDS OF LOVING KINDNESS BY SERVING THE NEEDS OF OUR IHC FAMILY The Caring Community shows up for their fellow IHC family members in many ways.

Some of their deeds of kindness: * Providing meals to individuals or families when someone is getting home from the hospital or recuperating from an illness. * Sending weekly postcards to congregants on the Mi Shebeirach list or families during Shloshim. * When our congregants celebrate birthdays 80 years of age and older, the community sends birthday cards each month recognizing their special day. * Graciously offering rides to congregants to get to a doctor's appointment. * Making regular phone calls to congregants who have requested we contact them regularly. * Last year during High Holy Days, volunteers delivered prayer books and electric Yahrzeit candles to homebound or nursing home congregants. This year, they plan to deliver small jars of honey. * To continue staying in touch with our congregation during Hanukkah volunteers delivered electric Hanukkah menorahs and during Purim volunteers delivered small bags of Hamentashen to congregants who are homebound or in nursing homes. * Supporting congregant families or individuals who might be in financial need with grocery gift cards, in cooperation with the Tzedek committee, clergy, and Jewish Family Services.

ALL OF THE ABOVE WAS ACCOMPLISHED WITH ONGOING FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF IHC SISTERHOOD AND INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS TO THE IHC CARING COMMUNITY-CHEVRAT CHESED FUNDS.

CARING COMMUNITY OF IHC As the Caring Community planning team looks ahead they would like to increase their support of the IHC homebound and congregants in nursing homes by reaching out to them more often by telephone or to have the option of offering more one to one visits. In order to do this they need more volunteers.

To register to volunteer with the Caring Community please send an email to ihc.caringcommunity@gmail.com or call Andrea Burnett at 317-440-4701.

If you would like our support or have a family member who would benefit from a call or visit please let them know: ihc.caringcommunity@gmail.com

social justice

Brit Olam Brit Olam fosters a spirit of action amongst the congregation, advocating for lasting change on social justice issues of shared significance. Their goals are to educate, advocate, and build a community of action.

Upcoming events: Sept. 6: Election Shabbat Tim Kalgreen from the Indiana Bar Foundation will speak on the importance of participating in our democracy and civic education. We will be honoring poll workers, have opportunities for voter registration, and a special Oneg.

Sept. 22: Postcard-writing Members and guests will be writing postcards to voters encouraging them to vote, and giving election-related information. The postcards and addresses come from the URJ.

Mitzvah Stitchers is a corps of men and women who knit, crochet, quilt, and sew.

Together they fashion a stronger community, helping others as well as each other. Sunday morning is for stitching, kvetching, and making beautiful items to give to others. Their stash of yarn, needles, and hooks provides the materials. Also, they love to teach beginners, so no experience is necessary!

Mitzvah Stitchers For more information, or to join the group, contact Cantor Janice Roger at JaniceR@ihcindy.org.

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A TIME FOR MOURNING, A TIME FOR JOY

by Rabbi Brett Krichiver One of the more poignant stories told about the many tragedies which have befallen the Jewish people is found in the Talmud, in a tractate known as Makkot – which details the punishments meted out in the days of the ancient Jewish courts.

The sages writing these texts are grappling with a new reality of Jewish life in their time – their beloved Temple had been destroyed not 100 years earlier. And as they longingly describe a world which no longer exists for them, in which evil might be met with justice and punishment, these same sages also plant the seeds for the optimism and hope they know future generations will need to rebuild that world.

In this story (Makkot 24b) we find a description of an auspicious visit to the ruins of the Temple: Again it happened that Rabbi Gamliel, Rabbi Elazar, Rabbi Joshua and Rabbi Akiva went up to Jerusalem. When they reached Mt. Scopus they tore their garments (in mourning). When they reached the Temple Mount, they saw a fox emerging from the site of the Holy of Holies. The others started weeping; but Rabbi Akiva laughed.

They said to him, “A place so holy and now a fox wanders through, should we not weep?”

And he said to them, “It is written that the prophet Uriah foretold, ‘because of you Zion shall be plowed like a field,’ (Micah 3:12) but the prophet Zechariah foretold, ‘old men and women shall once again sit in the streets of Jerusalem.’ (Zech 8:4) As long as the one prophecy has clearly been fulfilled, now I know it is certain that Zechariah’s prophecy will also come to pass!

But it is also a day for renewed hope and strength, recognizing the heroism of those who continue to defend the Jewish people, and our claim to our national homeland – of those who will prevail. We have seen all too well what the world looks like without Jewish independence and autonomy. Let us use this one day to remind ourselves of exactly what is at stake.

And they responded to him, “Akiva, you have consoled us! You have consoled us!”

Am Yisrael Chai – the people of Israel choose life.

As I write this, the war in Gaza seemingly expands to Northern Israel, where the terrorist organization Hezbollah launches new strikes against the Jewish state. ProPalestinian activists overtly call for the destruction of the State of Israel, and no longer hide behind their inauthentic call for a two-state solution. There is much to fear, and much to mourn from the past ten months and beyond.

Tisha B’av, the ninth of the month of Av, this year on August 12-13, has served as a national day of mourning for the Jewish people for generations – a day to remember the first and second temples and to recall those who have sought our destruction throughout time.

Tisha B’Av 5784 Aug. 12 - 13

May Their Memory Be for Blessing...

August 1 Sol Bergstein Ruth Eddis Max Lieberman Rose Nortman Carolyn Perlman Rose Rosner Sarah Spasser Hyman Taylor Debbie Zukof August 2 Al Danenberg Jacob Dee Toby Fettner Joe Gerson Janet Harris Natalie Joseph Leo Miller Bess Perk Charlotte Mae Schiff Esther Silberman August 3 Alfred Cahn Esther Cavannaugh Arthur Cohen David Dlott Elliott Fuldauer Sidney Greenberger Mabelle Hendleman Morris Hillman David Krieger Arthur Mitlak Ethyl Arnold Morse Michael Albert Rodgers Pearl Shonfield Alda V Speicher Charles E. Sydney Mitchell Amich Tavel August 4 Carol Behr Hilda Bergstein Mark Braun Irving Cohen Bonnie Goodman Ella Katona Fannye Levy Robert Markus Nathan Nisenbaum Jake Schneider Harry Solomon Harry Stadler Frances Whitson August 5 Richard Carl Law Isadore Rosenfield June Sussman August 6 Morris Bank Donald Bell Zelda Epstein Albert E. Goldhamer Harvey Kahane Lee Leventhal A. Edward Mantel Ethel Roth Bette Schnur Celia Segal Rosadelle Spanier August 7 Harry Cohen Renate Eckman Lena Glass Mollie Glick John Winslow Hiser Phyllis Jordan Inge Levenbach Charlie Scheffler Marion Weil

August 8 Eleanor Alexander Nancy Bonhomme Maureen Greenfield Crespo Marlene Epstein Howard Kraner Melvin Patterson Lobb Rachel Lowe Ruth Medias Maurice Newman Joan Ossip Hannah Fagie Rosen Harry Edward Stein Fred Steingold Esther Tolmach August 9 Floyd Freeman Jeanne Hirsch Lina Janovsky Katherine Langman Jacob "Jack" Nelson Celia Segal Jeno Stern Anne Wohlmuth Blanche Wolf Ruth Yosha August 10 Adolph Biccard Charles Phillip Cohen Lottie Cooper Sara Kolodin Dorothy B Krieger Isadore Mirkin Sidney Rice Mayme Tavel August 11 Sam Eisenberg Florence Goldberg Ralph Helms Gladys Hurwitz Charles Karsch Joseph Orenstein Paul Paul Bertha Spak Abraham Spasser Tillie Sussman Genevieve Wolf August 12 Emma Borinstein Luke Borinstein Lisa Borinstein Bryan Davis Bill Duncanson Kenneth Goldstein Susan Schiller Leibow Maurel Rothbaum Daniel Wolf August 13 Bob Barcheck Rose Bassler Sarah Michelle Cohen Marie Efroymson Judy Foster Rose Foster Robbie Greenberger Sidney Josephson Louis Levy Max Mayer Natalie Reed Loretta Glazier Rose

August 14 Steve Ancel Jules Barrash Abe Borinstein Marcus Borinstein George Bremen Monie Chasteen Steve Gavin Henry Kahn Sandra Meyer Janice Patchett Marcus Simon Christopher Leon Walsh Anne Satulsky Zwirn August 15 Adolf Bildstein Marvin Buckler Charles Butcher, Jr. Barbara Cohn Eugene Fishman Frances Guggenheim Harry David Mark Helen Rohde Cyril-Ann Rosenberg Morris Rothbard Elizabeth Rudick Augusta Selig Carolyn Winn August 16 Joseph M. Dee Raymond Asher Goodman Phyllis Himelstein Gene Klein Kiefer Lazarus Phyllis Netzorg George Owens Bradford Pearl Louis Rapoport Sylvia Stavitsky Judy Upman August 17 Folkert Theo Anema Eric Bram Max Braunstein Steve Dansker Jacob Friedman Albert Krauthamer June Lerman Lerner Howard Bob Mass Grace Nefouse Herman R Nides Leo Paul Edith Poller Henry Schahet Beverly Schiff Kathryn Zander August 18 Elizabeth Goldsmith Daniel Goodman Morris Jaffe Ann Baker Katz Richard Frank Katz David Kempler Gertrude Layton Edis Lewis Parkans Joseph Ruekberg Frances Segal Blanche Sulkin August 19 Pearl Agriss Donald Bogar Sophie Kaplan Bogar Ralph Doehrman Deborah Cooper Downs Jacob Goodman Harry Kaufman Ernest Mayer Joel Sherman Morse Nancy Rosenbaum Dena Schoenberg

August Yahrzeits August 20 Walter Bellman Sidney Ehrenwald Helen Engelberg Yudit Fichman Ida Kelber Herbert Klineman Jeanette Shonfield Louis Skolnick August 21 Robert Bodner Manuel Freeman Selma Herman Janet Koppelson Milton Law Helen Medias Barbara Pomeranz Minnie Roth Miriam Schwartz Robert Wides David Zoll August 22 Mindie Bailie Kim Barcheck David Broxmeyer Helen Gittleman Bess Goldstein Betsy Lutz Bette Grosch Lyons Casey Ribicoff Esther Slutzky Rosenberg

August 27 Sallie Dodson Ryan Barrett Frida Fishova Daniel Hewitt Asher Hyatt Sadie Meyer Isaac Perlstein Anna Sugarman Bailee Elise Terman Edna Weiner August 28 Sophie Sablosky Blieden Esther Cohen Fogel Morrie Gumbiner Alex Levinsohn Marvin Rubner Abe Saperstein Dora Cohen Simon August 29 Jennifer "Jenni" Berebitsky Emmanuel Burman Ronald Cottman Augusta Dee Lillian Fox Edward A. Kahn Morris Kerschenblat Judith Pattinger Myron Rapkin Ernest Roth Israel Simon

August 23 Justin Gould Robert W. Grow Brett Henry Norman Kahn Rhea Leffel Krulewitch Anita Lowe Robert Lowe Jane Schloss Starter Schreibman Marguerite Stewart Edward Traugott

August 30 Mildred "Muncie" Cohen Gertrude Foster Evelynne Fuldauer Fred Gerber Inge Hauschild Matilda Hurwitz Hy Jacobs Eugene Kaplan Mona Levy Max Mandel David Mustin Stella Winkelman

August 24 Stanley Craig Carol Finkel Melvin J. First Richard Glasser Mose Levenstein Jason McCune Gloria Marlene Schwartz Laney Silver Rose Simon

August 31 Al Booth Carolyn Brinkley Susan Cohen Margo Wendy Gottesman Mollie Guntman Samuel C Henry Katy Sandler Lazerov Frances Rothschild Louis Schwartz

August 25 Ruth Cahn Gary Garelick Robert Helford Donald Loganofsky Samuel J. Mantel Arnold Patterson August 26 Harriett Borman Lena Cohen Micki Lurvey Cooley Robert "Tony" Anthony Cooper Henry Fleck Becky Levin Gabrielle Lewis Beatrice T. Mantel Ruth Nassau Harry Oshrin Don Rogowski Sheldon Siegel Rita Stark Rebecca Stoner Ernest Winter Louis Wolf William Wolf Shirley Wormser IHCIndy.org | August 2024 | 15

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EDUCATION DIRECTOR OF LIFELONG LEARNING Rabbi Roxanne Shapiro EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER DIRECTOR Jodi Kaseff YOUTH ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR Leah Matthys ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE OFFICE OF LIFELONG LEARNING Beth Meade-Hession LIBRARIAN EMERITUS Evelyn Pockrass

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