In this issue
Endowment Dinner p. 2
Who’s Who p. 8
Victory Day p. 9
JFGI News July/August 2010
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Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis
JFGI
Volume 49, No. 4
Annual Meeting
2010
On Wednesday, June 9, the 105th Annual Meeting of the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis was called to order by outgoing President John Abrams. Community members came to hear Federation news and to welcome new President, David VonnegutGabovitch, as well as new Executive Committee and Board members. John thanked outgoing Agency presidents for their service: Mike Rubin, Arthur M. Glick JCC, Dr. Valerie Weesner, Bureau of Jewish Education and Michael Wallack, JCRC. He also bid a fond farewell to Ora Leivant, who is retiring as the Executive Director of the BJE and thanked her for her years of service to the community. John reported that even through the worst recession since the Great Depression, our Federation and community survived without any major setbacks. He thanked all of the agencies for working with the Federation to make the most of the money that was raised. John also thanked two Federation professionals who will be leaving this summer; Etay Furman, Israeli Community Shaliach and Lindsey Geller, Director of Young Leadership and Marketing, for their hard work and commitment to the Federation.
Awards:
L.L. Goodman Leadership Award is presented for exemplary leadership and service to the Federation and its constituent agencies. This year’s award was presented to Beth Klapper (1) and Todd Maurer (2).
Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis 6705 Hoover Road Indianapolis, IN 46260-4120
Domont Award for the Enhancement of Jewish Life is given to agencies, Jewish organizations and congregations for outstanding creativity in community service. This year’s recipient is Campus Super Star, a program of the Helene G. Simon Hillel Center at Indiana University, a vocal competition for students from colleges and universities in Indiana. Helene G. Simon Hillel Center’s Executive Director Rabbi Sue Laikin Silberberg, Hillel President Jim Keller and Committee Chair Dick Leventhal accepted the award (3).
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The Tikkun Olam Award was renamed this year in memory of Melvin Simon; the award is now called the Melvin Simon Tikkun Olam Award for Program Excellence. It is given to a program that deserves special recognition for its contribution to the community at large. This year it was presented to Council Connects, an innovative partnership between the National Council of Jewish Women and the Albert & Sara Reuben Senior and Community Resource Center. This program responds to unmet critical needs of Jewish families. Barb Bailie, Council Connects Chair, Lori Moss, Albert & Sara Reuben Senior and Community Resource Center Executive Director, and Robyn Pauker-Hoenig, President of National Council of Jewish Women, accepted the award (4). Frank H. Newman Award recognizes an outstanding professional who demonstrates exemplary effort in working to achieve the highest quality of service to the Indianapolis Jewish community. This year’s award went to Linda Hanley, JCC Chief Financial Officer; and Diana Wysocki, Hooverwood Chief Financial Officer (5). Liebert I. Mossler Community Service Award, recognizes outstanding volunteer service to the Jewish and general community. This year’s Mossler award was presented to Dorit and Gerald Paul. Eloise Paul accepted the award from Sandy and Elaine Levinson for her parents (6).
Nominated as Federation Officers for a one-year term: President: David Vonnegut-Gabovitch Immediate Past President: John Abrams Vice President Campaign (2009, 2010): Mark Pescovitz Vice President Campaign (2010, 2011): Paul Kraft Vice President Campaign (2011, 2012): Zeff Weiss Vice President of Finance: Jim Schwarz Secretary: Offer Korin Vice President: Katy Cantor Vice President: Irwin Levin Vice President: Alan Nelson
LEFT: Beth Klapper, Karen Rothbaum, Alan Nelson
1 RIGHT: Todd Maurer and daughters, Alan Nelson, John Abrams
2 LEFT: Jim Keller, Rabbi Sue Laikin Silberberg, Dick Leventhal
3 RIGHT: Robyn PaukerHoenig, John Abrams, Barb Baile, Lori Moss
4 LEFT: Diana Wysocki, Frank Newman, Linda Hanley
5 RIGHT: Eloise Paul, Elaine Levinson, Sandy Levinson
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Kehilla Award honors members of the community for sustained and outstanding leadership in the Jewish community. This year’s award went to Hart and Mark Hasten (7).
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Endowment
JFGI Golden Giver
Endowment
The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis would like to introduce you to our featured Golden Giver. Each newspaper will feature someone who has given to the Federation’s Annual Campaign for 25 years or more. We honor their commitment to the Jewish community by sharing their story. This newspaper’s featured Golden Givers are Steve and Barb Bailie. After Israel’s Six Day War in 1967, Steve and Barb Bailie came to a rally on behalf of the State of Israel, hosted by the Jewish community in Indianapolis. That was the moment when they stood up and gave their first pledge. They had no furniture, but gave whatever they had because the State of Israel was threatened. More than forty-three years later, they are still giving to our Jewish community with their generosity, time and continuing dedication. Steve and Barb Bailie joined the first class of Young Leadership here in Indianapolis. Steve became an active member in the National Young Leadership Cabinet, traveling all over the country and soliciting for gifts for the Jewish community. He served on the Jewish Family and Children’s Services Board, Jewish Community Center Board and is serving today on the Jewish Federation’s Endowment Committee. Barb has served on the Board of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, Jewish Community Relations Council, Jewish Community Center, been the Vice Chairman of the Young Women’s Division and today is the Chair of the Partnership with Israel Committee. In 2011, she will be the U.S. Chair of the Israel Partnership Consortium of 16 cities and went on a Partnership delegation to Israel early this summer. The highly successful recent events, the Israeli Contemporary Dance performance and a musical performance by renowned violinist Vadim Gluzman, can largely be attributed to Barb’s leadership. “Being the only Jewish girl my age in Rockford, Illinois, I am very fortunate to have moved to Indianapolis. Here I have learned that the Jewish community is like a family and the Jewish Federation provides a structure, like any family needs a structure. It holds us together and it’s not something that I take for granted.” Barb also expressed her hope for the future by saying, “Before, Jewish women couldn’t belong to groups in the general community, now all of the doors are open and while it is wonderful how active we are in the general community, I hope that the younger generation especially will maintain its ties to the Jewish community and that it won’t be an either/or, so that they become good role models for the next generation.” Steve describes the coalescence that has occurred in the Jewish Community in Indianapolis since they first arrived, “When we first came here, there was just an office downtown; since the second remodeling things have really come together. The new campus serves as the meeting place for the Jewish community.” After their first trip to Israel in 1968, they went back after the Yom Kippur War in 1974 with their children ages seven, nine, and eleven. They hope to go again next summer with their grandchildren on an Intergenerational Journey to Israel being organized by JFGI. Both emotionally express their love for the State of Israel. Steve: “Israel is the rock; the place we know exists for the Jewish people whether you are religious or not. Every religion has a place, and we are the only people who didn’t have a place for 2,000 years; Israel is our place. Israel is a democratic state in a sea of dictatorships and is producing more technology than most countries 10 times her size, from Intel chips to more computers per capita, to innovations in science, etc. It is incredible the things that Israel brings to the world.” Barb: “The wandering Jews don’t have to wander anymore. The Israel Partnership is so important because through it we come to know Israel and Israelis connect with us. It goes both ways. The essence and inspiration of the Jewish people resides there. It’s one thing for us to pray facing Jerusalem and another thing actually being there; history comes alive.” The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis thanks Steve and Barb Bailie and other Golden Givers for their generous support over the past 25+ years. Please contact the Jewish Federation if you have given to our Annual Campaign or any Federation for 25 years or more. We want to honor you as a Golden Giver.
Solving the Retirement Puzzle
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The word “retirement” engenders responses that range from excitement to apprehension, fulfillment to confusion. It can be a perplexing stage of life and it is easy to be overwhelmed by the options and information. To help sort out the pieces of this puzzle, the Federation and the Albert & Sara Reuben Senior and Community Resource Center presented a seminar on Tuesday evening, June 8, in Laikin Auditorium. As people are living longer, long-term care has become a concern. Rebecca Vaughan, Director of the Indiana Long-Term Care Insurance Partnership program of the Indiana Department of Insurance, described levels of care and the methods to pay for them. The Partnership is insurance for long-term care services paired with asset protection. Matching one’s investment dollars to one’s longevity is a key investment challenge in retirement. It is important to evaluate one’s needs and wants, and learn the alternatives available to retirees. This phase of life involves the distribution of assets, rather than the accumulation phase of the earlier years of one’s lifetime. Norman Sider and Avshalom Gad addressed these issues. Irene Wegner of AARP Indiana discussed social planning in retirement. A person’s retirement can be fulfilling, offering identity and meaning by examining one’s alternatives and recognizing the type of activities that enhance one’s life. In addition to the formal program, attendees had the opportunity to gather information from the following exhibitors: • AARP • Albert & Sara Reuben Senior and Community Resource Center • CICOA, Aging & In-Home Solutions • City Securities • IAAA Education Institute • Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis • New York Life Insurance • Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance • St. Vincent Center for Healthy Aging • SCORE — Counselors to America’s Small Business • SHIAP — Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program • United Way of Central Indiana • Wells Fargo Advisors This was the first of many programs that we plan to provide to inform and educate members of our community about resources that are available to them. Please contact Winnie Goldblatt or Lori Moss if you have questions or suggestions for future programs.
Donor Recognition Dinner: Thank You! After a beautiful concert at the Arthur M. Glick JCC, many of our Endowment donors enjoyed a reception in the Mordoh Art Gallery. Vadim Gluzman, a Russian-born violinist, was accompanied by his wife Angela Yoffe on piano. The duo thrilled the large group with their mastery of music and their charming demeanor. 1) Don Fisher, Gerald and Dorit Paul, Myra Fisher 2) Sonja Kantor and Eve Perlstein 3) Barbara Levy, Shirley Kulwin, Heather Kulwin, Carole Tavel
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Giving
Herb and Jane Falender’s
Executive VP
Legacy of
From the Desk of Michael Papo JFGI — Going on 106 Years
Herb and Jane were committed to their community. They saw a need and responded to it. Over the years, they supported a variety of causes that strengthened the Jewish community in Indianapolis and around the world, protected the environment, improved the healthcare of women and girls, and other worthwhile causes. Their philanthropic acts fulfilled the concept of “ Tikkun Olam — improving the world.” To achieve their charitable goals they utilized both lifetime and bequest methods. They planned their charitable giving as they planned their travels — with care and precision. During their lifetimes, they used their Federation Donor Advised fund to facilitate their giving to a great number of local and international Jewish and civic charities. They enjoyed the ease of completing a distribution recommendation form to send out the distribution checks to the charitable recipients. The periodic reports helped them keep track of their distributions. When Herb passed away, the Federation honored Herb and Jane’s letter of recommendation for the final disposition of their donor advised fund to charitable organizations. The Falenders also used various income plans to provide themselves and their charities with funds. During their lifetimes, their Charitable Lead Trust distributed an annual distributionto the Falender’s Federation Donor Advised fund for a period of years. By creating a Charitable Lead Trust, the Federation received income for a term of years and then the assets of the trust were distributed to the designated beneficiaries. Also, during their lifetimes, a Charitable Remainder Trust provided an income to the Falenders with the remainderment going to the Federation. After Herb’s death, the Federation was one of four charitable organizations to receive a portion of the principal in the Falender’s Charitable Remainder Trust. Although Herb and Jane are no longer with us, their legacy of caring for others will be perpetuated through their generous charitable plans. Their legacy will continue to have an impact on the future of the Jewish community. We are forever appreciative of their foresight and generosity. If you would like to learn how charitable giving methods can be of help to you and to the causes you care about, please contact our Endowment staff at 726.5450.
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Our Federation represents “The Power of the Collective” — the power of a local community that pools part of its financial resources, volunteer efforts, ideas, thoughts, wisdom and work. We do realize and respect that part of our community efforts go directly to synagogues, agencies and organizations. It is all of this combined that makes us the successful Jewish community that we are. We are currently going through a difficult and challenging time in terms of campaign results, and in terms of our ability to meet as many community and overseas needs as we did just a few short years ago — such is the impact of our current economic down turn. Knowing our communal history is always helpful because it tells us and teaches us to be patient and to count our many blessings. Consider what our Federation leadership had to contend with — without a break — from the U.S. involvement in World War I in 1917 through the end of World War II in 1945. Sandwiched in between these two major wars was the take over of the State of Indiana by the KKK, followed immediately by the Great Depression. We are talking here about a 28 year stretch of high anxiety, and physical and psychological challenges that go way past what we are currently experiencing. With an overall historic perspective of 4,000 years, we as Jews know how to keep things in perspective, and to continue to support our Federation, all of our local agencies, and synagogues. The funds we raise for our Annual Campaign helps meet the needs of our agencies and all the work they do on behalf of our seniors, Jewish education, programs that support the Jewish identity of our youth and community relations. As we are part of a world wide Jewish community, we also strive to do our fair share to meet the needs of Jews overseas and to keep a watchful eye on the well being of our fellow Jews in an Israel that is too often maligned, unjustly criticized and frequently attacked by those who mean to harm her in particular and Jews in general. Time does indeed fly. I am honored and pleased to be starting my tenth year as Executive Vice President of this Federation and to add what I can to what has been, is, and no doubt will continue to be a very caring, generous and successful Jewish community.
June 2010
JFGI Welcomes Our New Interns
From Generation To Generation
The Jewish Federation is pleased to announce that four young college students were granted eight-week internships at our various agencies. They are the recipients of the Samuel Kroot Internship, established by Samuel Kroot, a community leader and past president of the Federation.
Our Federation is blessed to have continuity of leadership within families. The first father son duo as Federation president was Samuel Kroot, president from 1956–1958, and Marty Kroot, president from 1991–1993. We now have a second example with the Gabovitch family. Dr. Ed Gabovitch, president from 1984–1986 with David Vonnegut-Gabovitch elected president in 2010.
Stephanie Lipkin is currently a student at Ball State University. Working at the Bureau of Jewish Education, she is supervised by Miles Roger, their Director of Programming. She has been a vice-president of Hillel and a Jewish Women’s Scholarship Recipient in 2007. Taylor Schaffer is a student at Indiana State University, studying toward a degree in Public Relations, with a goal of work in the not-for-profit community. She is supervised by Martha Karatz, Director of Development at the JCC.
JFGI News
Esther Solooki is an Indiana University student and has a major in Journalism with a minor in Business. She attended the Hasten Hebrew Academy, tested out of two levels and has been involved in two Jewish history classes since leaving HHAI. She is supervised by Thomas Boehm and Margo Fox at the Federation.
Published by the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, Inc., and in cooperation with its constituent agencies: Jewish Community Center Association, Bureau of Jewish Education, Jewish Community Relations Council, The Albert & Sara Reuben Senior and Community Resource Center and Hooverwood.
Katherine Voskoboynik was born in Vinnitsa, Ukraine and immigrated to the U.S. in 1992. She spent a lot of time at the JCC when she worked with the Indianapolis Russian School. Katherine will be a perfect fit at Hooverwood with her language abilities. A graduate of the International School of Indiana, she will be a sophomore at DePauw University in the fall. Her supervisor is Kira Shemesh at Hooverwood.
Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, Inc. Samuel Kroot Community Services Office 6705 Hoover Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260-4120 Phone: 317.726.5450 Fax: 317.205.0307 www.JFGI.org
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2010
Annual Campaign
Community News
Our Community
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck
Contributions:
Whet your appetite at Beth-El’s Table Settings From Around the World on Sunday, August 22 and Monday, August 23, from 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. at BEZ. The menu will include designers, florists, decorators and retailers who will display china, glassware, silver and linens. In honor of the 10th anniversary, there will be demonstrations of napkin folding and floral arranging. Tickets are $10 and are available at BEZ. For info, call the BEZ office at 253.3441 or visit www.bez613.org.
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Congregation B’nai Torah
Thank you all for your continued support!
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Congregation B’nai Torah held its annual meeting on June 13, 2010. Steve Frankel was elected president, with Rick Bentley and Florence Resnik as vice-presidents, Carl Chaifetz as secretary and Benton Marks as treasurer. In other news, Rabbi Yisrael Gettinger has been re-appointed by Governor Mitch Daniels to the Indiana Faith-Based Advisory Council.
Congregation Shaarey Tefilla
Rabbi Benjamin Sendrow will be joining CST on August 1 as their new Rabbi. Sendrow has held chair postions in the Southeast Rabbinical Assembly Council and comes here from Temple Judea in Fort Myers, FL. He has served the Fort Myers’ community as a member of the Lee Memorial Health Systems’ Ethics Committee and Clergy Credentials Committee. He has written numerous articles, including his essay “Here I Am” in the book, Chicken Soup for the Jewish Soul. He is joined by his wife Arlene and their three children, Evan, Sammy and Rachel. Check the CST home page at www. shaareytefilla.org for information on a welcoming event for the Sendrow family.
Etz Chaim Congregation
Etz Chaim’s Annual Bake Sale will be on Sunday, August 22 at the Bureau of Jewish Education. Come out and stock up on all your favorite Sephardic sweets and pastries! 4
Donate online at our secure Web site: www.JFGI.org
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Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation is welcoming a new Associate Rabbi. Rabbi Brett Krichiver has been an Assistant Rabbi at Stephen S. Wise Temple in Los Angeles and has recently worked at the Yitzhak Rabin Hillel Center for Jewish Life at UCLA, as a Jewish educator. Rabbi Krichiver will be working with IHC youth, as well as teaching and leading worship.
Jacobs Home
Jacobs Home will be having a summer picnic on Sunday, August 22 from 12–3 p.m., at their location, 4141 E. 62nd Street. Call Denise Gilbert, 575.0788 to RSVP or if you would like to bring any food or drink items.
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Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation
Our campaign goal is not the number of dollars we raise — our campaign goal is increasing the number of people we help.
The Young Leadership Division is very excited to announce our two new Chairs for 2010–2012, Rachel Modiano and Yuval Sharon
Rachel and Yuval are full of new ideas that will surely make for a wonderful two years. One of the new initiatives of the Chairs is picking a theme for each year, such as education, poverty, hunger, etc. This year the theme is education. Backpack Attack, which will take place August 15, is a perfect example of working towards helping our local communities in the field of education. Another exciting new initiative is adding a Campaign component to the Young Leadership Division. Community service is also a big goal on the agenda. Adopt-a-Family will be on November 21 this year and will include a month-long effort to collect items for needy families. As always, there will be many social and networking events planned as well. Below are some of our fun upcoming events. Check Page 8 for information on our Facebook group, and subscribe to our new Twitter account! Look for new information on another Social Networking opportunity in an upcoming issue.
August 15 Backpack Attack BBQ, Fun for the Whole Family! 4–6 p.m. JCC Outdoor Pavilion, behind the JCC
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August 28 Classical Mystery Tour: Music of the Beatles Symphony on the Prairie 8:30 p.m., Conner Prairie
Reduced price tickets available through JFGI.
YLD
Live Generously™ It Does A World of Good
To RSVP, purchase tickets or for more information on how to get invovled, e-mail us at YLD@JFGI.org.
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Are you going to the
GA?
Join us for the Campaign Kickoff event! Tuesday, August 24, 8 a.m. The Offices of Ice Miller, LLP One American Square, Suite 2900
What is The Jewish Federations of North America’s General Assembly? JFNA’s General Assembly (GA) is the premier annual North American communal event, attracting Federation volunteer leaders and professionals, the leadership of our partner organizations and a range of national Jewish organizations. The GA inspires and engages current and emerging Jewish leaders, tackles the most critical issues of the day and showcases the best of the Federation movement. This year, the event will be held in New Orleans.
Tuesday, August 24, 7 p.m. The home of David and Jackie Barrett 13280 West Road, Westfield RSVP for either event to Margo Fox at mfox@JFGI.org.
What are the dates of the 2010 GA? GA Shabbat Program: November 5–6, 2010 General Assembly: November 7–9, 2010 The International Lion of Judah Conference (ILOJC) held by the National Women’s Philanthropy of JFNA will take place November 8–10, 2010 in New Orleans. What are the New Orleans venues for this year’s GA? The GA is being held at three hotels in close proximity in downtown New Orleans. Programming for the 2010 GA will be at the Sheraton New Orleans (500 Canal Street) and the New Orleans Marriott (555 Canal Street), directly across from the Sheraton. The main exhibitor area will be at the Sheraton New Orleans. The Shabbat Program will take place at the JW Marriott (614 Canal Street) just up the block. Lodging for GA attendees will be available at all three hotels. The ILOJC will be held at the nearby Hilton Riverside New Orleans (2 Poydras Street). See http://jfna.crosstechpartners.com/ga/program.html for information about selecting a hotel during the registration process. Will the food provided at the GA be Kosher? Any meals provided at the GA will be under the kosher supervision of the Louisiana Kashrut Committee, led by Rabbi Yossie Nemes. Meals included with GA registration are continental breakfast on Monday and Tuesday and lunch for participants on Monday. All attendees are invited to Monday evening’s New Orleans Celebration. The Shabbat Program registration fee includes all meals. Kosher food will also be available throughout the GA at the kosher café. More details on the availability of kosher food during the GA will be posted to their registration Web site, at http://jfna.crosstechpartners.com/ga/registration.html. General Registration (U.S and Canada): $625 Student registrant (undergraduate or graduate) with hotel: $175
Congratulations To Our
On Monday, September 20, 2010 the popular Lion of Judah event will be held at the home of Julie Eskenazi, who will be co-hosting the day with Lois Eskenazi. Watch your mail for your invitation!
Academic Scholarship Recipients Jules Dorfman Scholarship for Graduate Studies: Sally Brindle Eugene Friedmann Memorial Scholarship: Michael Berggren, Daniel Lastukhin, Randee Owens and Aaron Zeliovich
Save the Date
Lynne Himelstein Scholarship: Daniel Lastukhin Len Perel Memorial Scholarship: Aaron Zelikovich
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Everything you ever wanted to know about Annual Campaign... They’re campaign chairs, silly.
Meet your Annual Campaign Chairs for 2011–2012!
They’re chairs?? How can they be chairs?
Paul
In his second year as Campaign Co-Chair, Paul Kraft brings a great deal of community experience to his role. Professionally, he is a Co-Founder and Principal of Frank & Kraft P.C. and specializes in estate planning, business planning and tax. A native of Indianapolis and graduate of IU, Paul has been president of Hooverwood and Jacobs Home, and is past chair of our Budget and Allocation Committee. Zeff Weiss is a partner at Ice Miller, LLP, with a concentration in real estate development, finance and tax law. Raised in South Bend, Zeff also went to IU. Like Paul, he is committed to the Jewish community, having served as president of Park Regency and as the chair of the Federation’s Legal Committee. As chairs of the Federation’s Annual Campaign, Paul and Zeff bring experience and enthusiasm to the job. Both know the important role that the Federation Annual Campaign plays in keeping the Jewish community strong. In July, they joined other Campaign volunteers and professionals on a trip to Hungary and Israel, where they saw first-hand the impact your dollars make. Next time you see them, ask about the trip and the people they met whose lives are made better because of your generosity.
Zeff
Who makes the Campaign happen?
Tuesday, August 24, 8 a.m. The Offices of Ice Miller, LLP One American Square, Suite 2900
The fact of the matter is, you do. You can meet Zeff and Paul and sign up to volunteer to help with the Annual Campaign. It isn’t just about the people making pledges, it’s about the volunteers as well. Bring your kids and show them what tzedakah means and how each of us are responsible for each other. There are two Campaign Kickoff events, so pick the one that fits your schedule best.
What’s this? I am JFGI is a new feature, highlighting the work of a member of the community who has chosen to volunteer their time and share their resources with JFGI. Who will the next issue profile? Sorry, you’ll have to wait till September to find out.
Maybe when you’re older, dear.
I AM JFGI!
Tuesday, August 24, 7 p.m. The home of David and Jackie Barrett 13280 West Road, Westfield RSVP for either event to Margo Fox at mfox@JFGI.org.
JFGI I amJFGI I amJFGI
I am
Name: Stacey Segal Position/Employer: Human Resources Consultant for American Health Network How long have you been involved with JFGI and in what capacity?: I have been involved with JFGI since I moved to Indianapolis six years ago. My first introduction to the Federation was volunteering at Super Sunday. Soon after this, I joined the Young Leadership Division Committee, which helped me gain exposure to the Indianapolis Jewish community. I have served on several YLD committees and I co-chaired this group for two years. During my tenure as a YLD co-chair, I also served as co-chair of two Super Sundays. With JFGI, I have had the opportunity to attend Washington 15 and be an ATID participant. Just recently, I was appointed to the JFGI Board of Directors. I am also currently a member of the Board of Directors for Hooverwood and the Jewish Community Center, both of which are JFGI agencies. What prompted you to become involved with Federation?: As a person who has always been active in non-profit organizations, it was natural for me to contact the Federation when I moved to Indianapolis. Federations have given me the opportunity to offer my expertise to the greater Jewish community and to develop friendships where I have lived. JFGI provides both social and philanthropic opportunities, which have helped me to better establish myself in the Indianapolis Jewish community. I am proud to be a part of the work that benefits so many people, both here and in Israel, and to be able to contribute to such a worthy organization.
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So how much actually goes to help people?
As it turns out, quite a bit. A June 13, 2010 front-page article in The Indianapolis Star detailed how some Indianapolis charities ranked in how they apply their budgets toward their mission. The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis did extremely well, earning a four out of four stars, with 83.9% of funds going to programs (the goal is 75% or higher) and only 7.3% of funds used toward raising money (with a national average of 10%). The report by the non-profit watchdog organization Charity Navigator put the Federation in the heady company of local non-profit powerhouses like Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana and the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Good company indeed.
Ok, I’m confused. Are we helping people here or there??
Actually, it’s both, and by “there,” we mean around the world. As an example, The Jewish Federations of North America, of which we are a member, support The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee’s Ariel Job Centers in Riga, Latvia and Tallinn, Estonia, which battle rising unemployment and poverty among Jews in the Baltics. The centers, based on a pioneering model that continues to help Argentina’s Jews recover in the wake of that country’s economic crisis, provide classes and training on job hunting, interviewing, résumé-building and computer skills. As another example, we also support JDC’s work in Kyrgyzstan, home to an estimated 1,300 Jews. JDC’s local Hesed Welfare Center provides food and medicine to the community. They also provide a Jewish library, family education programs, aid for the elderly and at-risk children. During recent political upheaval in the country, JDC monitored the Jewish community’s safety and ensured they continued to receive critical support. Here in Indianapolis, we are doing similar work. Everyday at The Albert & Sara Reuben Senior and Community Resource Center, our social workers assist members of our own community with a wide variety of issues. Each person that walks in their door has a different story and a unique perspective to share. They meet cancer survivors looking for others in their situation to talk to, and meet families having to make critical decisions with elderly loved ones. They meet victims of domestic violence who need to build new lives where they and their children will be safe, and experienced professionals who have been downsized and who are looking for contacts and some employment assistance. They meet individuals with physical and emotional disabilities who want a life of dignity and need support, and families going through divorce who need referrals to therapists and a sounding board. They meet those who have lost loved ones who want a place to go to share their grief, and people in recovery and/or struggling with addiction who need a lifeline. This is our community, and these are real experiences that touch us all.
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Getting to Know YOUR Federation Professionals
Movie Night
Name: Inna Kolesnikova
Save the Date!
Family: Parents Polina Elman and David Kolesnikov. Fiancé Eddie Smukler.
Thursday, August 5 Landmark’s Keystone Art Cinema & Indie Lounge
Hometown: I am originally from Kishinev, Moldova and immigrated to Indianapolis with my family when I was four. Something you might not know about me: I was the Hoosiers for Israel President at Indiana University. I love Israel!
(Movie and time TBD) Watch your e-mail for more information as the movie’s date and time are finalized.
Education: I have a Bachelor’s degree from IU-Bloomington in International Studies and Political Science, with Area Certificates in Jewish Studies and Non-Profit Management, and a Minor in Hebrew. Most recently, I received a Master’s degree in Government, specializing in Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution, from the Lauder School of Government in Herziliya, Israel.
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Co-Chairs: Paula Goldberg and Laurel Brown Committee: Wendy Farber, Melissa Segal and Jackie Barrett
Position at the Federation: Young Leadership Director and Donor Relations Manager. Worked here since: September 2009. In the Summer of 2008, I was the Jewish Federation’s Samuel Kroot Intern.
Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis
People can come to me if they need: Any information on how to get involved with Young Leadership (ages 21–45). I would love to explore any ideas that you might have for events, service projects or if you just want to get involved in the Jewish community and meet other young Jewish professionals. I also work with the Endowment department with our donor advised philanthropic funds, as well as facilitate scholarships for trips to Israel and academic scholarships. Why I find working for the Federation meaningful: Ever since I can remember, the Jewish community in Indianapolis has meant so much to me. It welcomed my family with wide open arms when we first stepped off the plane and I am very excited about finally being able to give back by working here. The Jewish Federation is the lifeline of the Jewish community and through it, lives are changed forever. The Young Leadership Division represents our next generation of leaders and it is an honor to have the opportunity to work with them.
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May 91945–2010
Shaliach
Community Shaliach
by Eugenia Sheinman, translated by Vladimir Aptekar
Only in the former Soviet Union (and recently, in Israel) the Victory over Nazi Germany is celebrated on May 9. Other countries of the anti-Hitler coalition and the rest of the world mark this day on May 8. Russian-speaking WW II veterans throughout the Western world continue to celebrate Victory Day on May 9. Here in Indianapolis, we get together every year at the Arthur M. Glick JCC on Victory Day. We are Russian Jews, veterans and survivors, along with our relatives, friends and neighbors. Year after year, the circle of veterans is shrinking, however, the weight of their military awards is growing — both medals from Nikolay Alexandrov the war years and commemoratives. On this 65th Victory Day, our veterans were awarded one more commemorative medal by the Russian Federation. There are only 32 surviving Russian vets in Indianapolis; among them are representatives of different armed forces, as well as former guerrillas (partisans’ detachments) and captives of the Jewish ghettos in Nazi-occupied territory. Each of them is a living history. An impromptu speech by former marine Iona Bricker showed that there is plenty of life left in these old warriors! It was an amazing speech in both substance and temperament! Also, I was struck by the life story of one very elderly woman, Sheyndlya Sichuga. From the very first day of the war until the last day, she was in the army at an anti-aircraft artillery battery, always at the war front! She was wounded numerous times; a Iona Bricker bullet remains in her temple. The anniversary commemorating the end of World War II is hardly noticed in America; war vets rarely wear their military decorations on that day. In fairness, we note that this year, the situation was different. Troops from the anti-Hitler coalition took part in the parade in Moscow’s Red Square that day. It was the first time in post-war history! After the parade, 75 Americans spoke to the Russian troops. They joked, laughed and exchanged addresses, just like the second meeting on the Elbe river. What distinguished this year’s event was a visit and congratulations to our veterans and all those present from brothers Mark and Hart Hasten, along with their wives Anna Ruth and Simona. Here in Indianapolis we held our own Meeting on the Elbe, albeit on a much smaller scale. We hope that this is only the beginning of great friendship embodied by the Hastens, whose childhood and adolescence were spent in the former USSR. Their birthplace, Bohorodchany in eastern Hart Hasten Poland, in accordance with the secret Molotov-Ribbentrop protocol of 1939 “Nonaggression Pact,” was annexed by the Soviet Union. After Hitler’s attack on the USSR, their family was evacuated to Kazakhstan in the USSR Central Asia region. Mark was drafted into the Polish division of the Red Army in 1943. He received military awards and medals for his bravery. The brothers still remember some Russian language: Mark reads in Russian and Hart sings. During our event, Hart read the Kaddish for fallen soldiers and civilians who perished in the war. With great kindness, he welcomed the audience and sang a few old Russian and Yiddish songs he remembered from his childhood. Everyone was delighted! We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the volunteers whose work has made this wonderful holiday celebration possible. They are: our most prominent veteran, Sheyndlya Sighuga WWII Veterans Association President Alexander Gleyzerman, as well as community activists who help organize such celebrations every year — Lydia Kiperband, Boris Gorlin and Michael Voskoboynik. Many thanks to all of them!
Boris Gorlin and Lidiya Kiperband
Alexander Gleyzerman
Shalom! It’s been two years since I arrived in Indianapolis and now my time here is over. It was a great honor to be the first young community Shaliach here in Indianapolis, and I can say that I went on the biggest adventure of my life. A brilliant man once said that even a journey of a thousand miles starts with one single step, and what a journey it’s been. In the past, the definition for Shaliach (emissary) was very simple: a Shaliach was a runner who was sent by the king and carried a message. His task was simple — to deliver the message to the destination in the fastest way. A thousand years after the first Shaliach, I found myself in his shoes. For many years the Jewish community in Indianapolis has contributed to Israel. I came here with the cooperation of the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis and the Jewish Agency for Israel, my mission was to make sure that Israel can contribute back to the Jewish community in Indianapolis. As a Shaliach I did my best to work with every organization in the area; with the universities and colleges in Indiana, the synagogues, the JCC, BJE, Hooverwood, JCRC, Hadassah and more. I worked with the Jewish youth movements in the city and I made sure that your kids will get to know Israeli culture and meet Israeli kids their age. I established the first Jewish Teen band here — Gefilte Phish — who rocked all over. I shared with you the celebrations of Israel these past two years and I enjoyed seeing, under the same roof, families from every synagogue in the city. And just like the old Shaliach from medieval days, I tried to do my best to run from one place to another in order to spread my message in as many places as I could. In case you are wondering what the message is, I will tell you — it’s not a secret: Israel is our home. Come and see it. Enjoy it in every way you can. Soon a new Israeli Shaliach will arrive. He will step into my shoes and it will be his turn to carry the message and start to run through the community and deliver it. Make sure to wrap him with the same warmth and love you showed me. Make sure to invite him to your home throughout the year and show him the best Indianapolis can offer. Make him an Israeli-Hoosier, like you did for me. It’s good to come to the end of a journey, but it is the journey that matters in the end. To live here for two years was an adventure. The beginning of this adventure wasn’t quite simple — coming straight from the IDF when I was just 21 was a bit challenging, but it was very rewarding. Now I can say with pride that I got to know the real America, met lovely families and I have a second home on the other side of the world. Remember now, that you have a house as well in Eretz Yisrael, in a city in the middle of the desert named Be’er Sheva. I would love to see you and host you. Now is my time to step back from the Circle City in the Midwest to the capitol of the Negev in the desert in the Middle East. I will be available at the e-mail below. I would love to hear from you and to keep in touch with you. Thanks for the opportunity, thank you for the hospitality and thanks for everything. Your Shaliach for 2008–2010, Etay Furman Etay.furman@gmail.com
Mark, Anna Ruth and Simona Hasten
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BJE
Bureau of Jewish Education
Mazel Tov To Our Hebrew School Graduates Our Sages said: “A tree whose branches are abundant but whose roots are few, the wind comes and uproots and overturns it.”
Our graduation theme this year was “family roots.” Our graduating students were encouraged to learn about their family history by talking with their parents and relatives. They indeed learned a great deal and shared highlights of their personal discoveries at the graduation ceremony. Their stories told about coming to America, different traditions, changing names, making it here, and even becoming famous. Some had found that their family included inventors, leaders and artists. Taken as a whole, their stories reflected the story of Jewish immigration to America and of Jewish integration in the emerging American society. The students’ stories were collected into a booklet, and each student was given a copy to take home and share with their family.
Hebrew School Graduates
Dariush Ahdoot, Joshua Ahdoot, Zachary Alberts, Alexander Bublick, Eli Bublick, Samuel Bublick, Kai Cohen, Noah Cohen, Michael Dell, Justin Edwards, Molly Fogle, Mitchell Frankovitz, Noah Frankovitz, Adam Freedman, Rachel Glait, Daniel Goldberg, Rogan Goldblatt, Joshua Greenberg, Dylan Horowitz, Jonathan Iosue, Isabel Keller, Brady Klain, Katiana Klain, Hannah Klineman, Cameron Kosnoff, Evan Lande, Danielle Lebovits, Brandon Levine, Scott Levine, Benji Levitin, Corinne Levy, Joseph Lybik, Mark Matsuki, Chris McCollough, Rachel McNutt, Seth Mendell, Lia Mossler, Sarah Mossler, Jarrod Redifer, Jacob Rettig, Audrey Robins, Lucas Robins, Madeline Roger, Ryan Rubenstein, Alexis Russell, Allyson Russell, Jake Shaw, Sylvie Siegel, Michaela Simon, Louis Snyder, Nicholas Solomon, Ezra Steiman-Cameron, Nathan Venckus, Omri Winicur, Rachel Yoakum
Hebrew High Graduates 2010
Matthew Freedman, Vincent Gold, Griffin Harp, Adam Kashin
Awards
Sara & Albert Reuben Hebrew High Award: Adam Kashin Julius Marx Memorial Award: Rachel McNutt Sara & Albert Reuben Hebrew School Award: Michaela The Marilyn Roger Award: Madeline Roger Simon and Joseph Lybik Rose & Abraham Starer Scholarship: Eli Bublick Esther & Henry Brill Award: Omri Winicur Teachers’ Awards: Corinne Levy, Nicholoas Solomon and David & Reggie Hollander Memorial Award: Scott Levine Edwin S. Roger Award: Rogan Goldblatt Kathleen Flohr Memorial Award: Daniel Goldberg
Rachel Yoakum
Board of Directors Scholarships: Dariush Ahdoot, Joshua Ahdoot, Alexander Bublick, Justin Edwards, Adam Freedman, Jonathan Iosue, Katiana Klain
Mazel Tov to our B’nai Mitzvah 14 21 21 28 28
August 2010 Louis Kersh IHC Hannah Klineman IHC Matthew Klineman IHC Madeleine Ohrn IHC Cole Silverman CST
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September 2010 Ethan Smilg CST Nicholas Solomon IHC Mitchell David Frankovitz BEZ Cameron Kosnoff IHC
IHC = Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation BEZ = Beth-El Zedeck CST = Congregation Shaarey Tefilla EC = Etz Chaim
Limited Spaces Available at BJE Preschool
The Bureau of Jewish Education Preschool provides a loving, nurturing environment for children ages two through kindergarten. Your children will be challenged by a dedicated staff through play, experimentation and natural curiosity. Along with our integrated Judaic values your children will also learn about the Jewish Holidays through age-appropriate activities. Our rich curriculum involves your children throughout the day cognitively, socially and physically. Special area teachers enrich the curriculum with Music, Library, Hebrew, Creative Movement, Swim, Gym and Art. Families are an integral part of our BJE programming with many opportunities to enrich our curriculum though classroom participation. Limited spaces are available in the classes for 2’s, 3’s, and Junior Kindergarten. Classes for 2’s and 3’s are 2-, 3-, or 5-days per week. Our 4’s program is 3- or 5-days per week. Both Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten are full day programs offered five days per week. Before and After School Care is also available, along with a variety of after school classes throughout the year. For more information or a school tour, contact Elaine Fairfield, Early Childhood Director, at efairfield@bjeindy.org or visit the BJE Web site, www.bjeindy.org.
This is YOUR Federation. Your gift to the Annual Campaign helps make Jewish Education accessible at the Bureau of Jewish Education through program funding.
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JCRC
ASRSCRC
Jewish Community Relations Council
Albert & Sara Reuben Resource Center
JCRC Holds Annual Meeting
ASRSCRC
Says
The JCRC held its annual meeting on Thursday, June 3 at Congregation Beth-El Zedeck. Our special guest speaker for the evening was Dr. Alvin Rosenfeld discussing “What is the ‘New’ Anti-Semitism and What Can We Do About It?” Dr. Rosenfeld founded Indiana University’s Borns Jewish Studies Program, helped establish the IU Press as one of the foremost publishers of Judaica in the U.S., and now serves as the Director of the newly established Institute for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism (ISCA). In addition to his work at IU, he is also a long-time member of the executive committee of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, in Washington, D.C. Prior to Dr. Rosenfeld’s address, the business portion of the meeting was conducted to install new officers and board members. The JCRC would like to congratulate incoming president Todd Maurer and new board members Jamie Ratner, Aaron Carroll and Steve Klapper. JCRC would also like to congratulate Offer Korin on being presented the David M. Cook leadership award, and thank outgoing president Michael Wallack for his service.
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Thank You
The Albert & Sara Reuben Senior and Community Resource Center and its social workers provide assistance to families and individuals in crisis. This work could not take place without the invaluable assistance of many individuals and organizations in the community who contribute their time and services for our clients. We would like to thank the following: Dr. Stuart Engelberg Rob Rifkin Dr. Scott Fretzin Stephanie Montague Laurie Freeman Dr. Hanna Cohen Gary & Nancy Koppel Mark Zuckerberg and our many volunteers through NCJW’s Council Connects, who have provided transportation, companionship, home organization, grocery shopping, helping to serve at senior lunches, etc. If you are interested in volunteering your time or services, please contact Julie Sondhelm or Lori Moss at 259.6822.
Dr. Alvin Rosenfeld
Todd Maurer
Dan Cook and Offer Korin
Baker & Daniels to Provide Pro-Bono Estate Planning to Seniors, In Partnership With the Albert & Sara Reuben Senior and Community Resource Center
The JCRC Government Affairs Committee will be extremely active this summer preparing for fall political action workshops, which will include state and national level political debates, as well as what is sure to be an extremely tough legislative session, beginning in January. If you would like to help shape the JCRC’s direction on public policy issues please consider joining the Government Affairs Committee. The committee is open to any members of the Indianapolis Jewish Community. For more information please contact David Sklar, JCRC Director of Government Affairs at d_sklar@indyjcrc.org or 926.2935.
The Albert & Sara Reuben Senior and Community Resource Center is pleased to offer a new program in conjunction with the law firm of Baker & Daniels, which will provide probono legal assistance to members of our community. This program will assist individuals over the age of 60 with the preparation of documents such as simple wills, advance directives, power-of-attorney documents, etc. Since this is a program of the Resource Center, participants do not have to live within the NORC boundaries, and is non- denominational. We are also interested in collecting information on what other legal needs are present in our communty. Please contact Julie Sondhelm, Community Social Worker, at 259.6822 ext. 6. Thank you Baker & Daniels for providing this much-needed service.
This is YOUR Federation. Your gift to the Annual Campaign helps support the JCRC, your public policy voice.
This is YOUR Federation. Your gift to the Annual Campaign helps support programs and services to the elderly and those in need.
JCRC Government Affairs Committee
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HAI-Life Awards Dinner Honors
Mark and Ora Pescovitz
The Hasten Hebrew Academy’s Annual HAI-Life Award Dinner was held on Sunday evening, May 23. Honorees this year were Drs. Mark and Ora Pescovitz. Mark and Ora have given so much of themselves to our school, as well as the greater Jewish community and the community at large. They are wonderful role models for our school community and we were proud to honor them. The Pescovitzes three children, Aliza, Ari and Naomi, participated in the program that evening. Ari, an artist, produced the award. Aliza and Naomi talked about their parents and created a slide show to honor them. Our Distinguished Teacher Award went to our outstanding first grade teacher, Mrs. Karol Cook and the eighth grade graduates were recognized and performed on the chimes. New this year, was our Virtual Ad Journal. This new “greener” on-line Journal allowed more resources to be directed back to the students. The journal was projected on a large screen throughout the dinner and can be viewed from our Web site: www. hhai.org. Click on the Virtual Ad Journal link on the left side of the page.
ISTEP Scores at the Hasten Hebrew Academy Are Outstanding
The Hasten Hebrew Academy is pleased to announce that our ISTEP results for the 2009–2010 school year are outstanding. While school rankings were not available at the time this article was written, specific results are known. Eighty-three students in grades 3–8 took the test. Of the eighty-three, fifty-three earned a Pass + in at least one category. The Pass + score is the top 5% of all scores. In the fifth grade where there were twenty-one students, everyone scored Pass + in at least two of three categories! Congratulations to the Hasten Hebrew Academy teachers and students for these amazing results.
Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis
HHAI
Hasten Hebrew Academy Graduation Congratulations to the eighth grade graduates of the Hasten Hebrew Academy. This is a wonderful class and we are sad to see them go. Among the graduates were awardees for National History Day, Letters About Literature State Award, Scholastic Writing Regional Award, two members of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir and many more accolades. These eight graduates will be attending six different high schools and we know they will do well. Mazel tov to: Tony Arriaza, Ben Mandresh, Nate Meyers, Rachel Meyers, Harry Poland, Mira Shere, Sigal Tavel and Courtney Tuchman.
Student Awards and Recognition
The end of the school year is a time for recognition. Many Academy students received noteworthy awards. • National History Day Second Place-State Finalist: Nate Meyers (Grade 8) • Letters About Literature State Award-First Place: Rachel Meyers (Grade 8) • Scholastic Writing Regional Award-Honorable Mention: Sigal Tavel (Grade 8) • Sertoma Club National Heritage Essay Contest-Hasten Hebrew Academy winner: Yosef Chincholker (Grade 6) • Children’s Museum Ruby Bridges Letter Invitation-Hasten Hebrew Academy winner: Isabelle Shevitz (Grade 6) Eighth Grade Graduate Awards: • Lavine Leadership Award: Nate Meyers • Thelma Kulwin Woman of Valor Award: Courtney Tuchman, Sigal Tavel, Mira Shere and Rachel Meyers • ICTM Math Student of the Year: Mira Shere • Hasten Hebrew Academy Science Award: Nate Meyers • Hasten Hebrew Academy Hebrew Language Award: Mira Shere and Sigal Tavel • Hasten Hebrew Academy Technology Award: Courtney Tuchman and Tony Arriaza • Hasten Hebrew Academy Judaic Studies Award: Mira Shere • Hasten Hebrew Academy Outstanding Musician Award: Ben Mandresh • Hasten Hebrew Academy Outstanding Artist Award: Sigal Tavel Other Awards and Recognition: • Math Counts Award: Nate Meyers, Sigal Tavel (Grade 8), Stav Linkon (Grade 7), Moriah Atlas (Grade 7) • Keter Shem Tov National Citizenship Award: Jared Stufflebeam (Grade 7) • Midwest Talent Search Participants: Nate Meyers (Grade 8), Sigal Tavel (Grade 8), Ben Mandresh (Grade 8), Audrey Fretzin (Grade 7), Naomi Farahan (Grade 7), Clara Fridman (Grade 7), Stav Linkon (Grade 7), Noah Bussell (Grade 6) and Rebecca Fogel (Grade 6)
Congratulations to all these outstanding students. This is YOUR Federation. Your gift to the Annual Campaign helps support the educational programs at the Hasten Hebrew Academy. concern for the residents, their family members and the Hooverwood staff. Her “Heart for Hooverwood” is obvious in all that she does. Sid and Judy Laikin were also in attendance to present “The Sylvia Borns and Frieda Laikin Employee of the Year Award” to Anne Evans, day shift receptionist. Anne has been employed at Hooverwood since September of 2008. Due to her outstanding professionalism, personality and commitment toward customer service, Anne has had a significant impact on the entire customer satisfaction experience at Hooverwood. Whether customers call on the phone, visit the facility or are admitted from the hospital, Anne’s enthusiasm and sincere warmth welcomes everyone to Hooverwood each day. Congratulations to Jackie Pantella and Anne Evans. The Hooverwood Family thanks you both for your continued dedication.
Hooverwood
Hooverwood
Hooverwood Board of Directors Honors Employee and Volunteer of the Year
The Hooverwood Board of Directors gathered for its 40th annual meeting on June 28, 2010. The highlights of this special evening included a special recognition of long-time Board Member, Marjorie Wolman, who retired from the Board after 35 years of dedicated interest, support, and leadership. The Board presented Marjorie with a beautiful appreciation plaque. In addition, Bob Garelick, chairperson of the Board Awards Committee, proudly presented this year’s “Past Presidents Award: Volunteer of the Year” to Jacalyn Pantella. Jackie has been a dedicated volunteer for the past four years. In addition to visiting her mother at Hooverwood every morning, Jackie brings sunshine, enthusiasm and lots of hugs to several other residents on Primrose Court. Jackie always shows sincere love and
This is YOUR Federation. Your gift to the Annual Campaign helps support programs and services to the elderly of our community.
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Indiana University
Hillel
IU Hillel Staff Reflects On Another Year
As IU Hillel closes out the last year and gears up for another fun, energetic and fastpaced academic year, the staff takes a minute to reflect and revisit the purpose of having a strong and vibrant Hillel on campus. On a day-to-day basis, IU Hillel’s primary goal is to serve as a “Jewish home away from home.” This is done through hand delivering Mordoh Matzah Ball Soup to students feeling sick or down, allowing students to stop in and grab a free snack, soup, coffee or meal during their busy day on campus, and through a variety of engaging programs which appeal to an array of student populations. Instead of confining Jewish life to one particular building, multiple engagement opportunities are available each week including coffee hours on Kirkwood, work-out sessions at the Student Recreation Center, dorm programming opportunities, Jews and Greek Life initiatives, and tailgating before IU football home games. Ongoing programs taking place inside the Helene G. Simon Hillel Center include Kosher Café three times each week, JHOP (Jewish House of Pancakes) on Thursday mornings, and Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, Alternative to Shabbat services each Friday evening, along with a free Shabbat dinner. Shaping tomorrow’s leaders is an ongoing emphasis. This is done through engaging students in leadership roles on the Hillel Student Leadership Board. These students lead committees of actively involved IU Jewish students in planning and executing all aspects of Hillel life. Their responsibilities include leading Shabbat services, planning and executing social events, inspiring others to be community activists through volunteer efforts in the Bloomington community at large, providing educational Israel programming, overseeing marketing and communications and planning student-lead local fundraising efforts. Plans for the 2010–2011 academic year are well underway. IU Hillel plans to kick-off the school year with our ‘Around B-town BBQ’ in each of the dorm neighborhoods during Welcome Week and the first week of classes. These fun, informal events will be paired with dorm programs such as ‘Tye-dye and Smores’ and ice cream socials in order to maintain a strong presence on campus and make Jewish life accessible. Other back to school activities include the ‘Welcome Shabbat’ on August 27 and the ‘Opening BBQ’ on August 29, which are great opportunities for students to catch up with old friends, meet new people and enjoy free food! Check out www.iuhillel.org for a complete listing of upcoming fall programs as well as High Holy Day services and meals. Thank you to our strong partners in the Indianapolis community for continuing to help us reach our goals and for making Jewish life accessible for students at Indiana University!
This is YOUR Federation. Your gift to the Annual Campaign helps support a Jewish “home away from home” for college students.
Scholarships, Fellowships and Grants
Jewish Studies
Borns Jewish Studies Program
Congratulations to the 2010–2011 Robert A. and Sandra S. Borns Jewish Studies Program freshman scholarship and graduate fellowship/grants-in-aid recipients:
Robert A. and Sandra S. Borns Jewish Studies Program at Indiana University Fall 2010 Event Highlights
Recipients of Incoming Freshman Scholarships: Irving Glazer (Four Year) Scholarship: Stephanie Katz, Yorba Linda, CA Isadore Mervis (Four Year) Scholarship: Bari Finkel, Glenview, IL
Mon., Sept. 20 “Zionism and the Environment” 7:30 p.m. Lecture by Tamar Arieli, Schusterman Visiting Israeli Fellow Oak Room, Indiana Memorial Union, Bloomington Thurs., Oct. 14 “Zionism and the Environment” 7:30 p.m. Dorit & Gerald Paul Lecture for the Study of Germans and Jews Professor Michael Meyer, Adolph S. Ochs Professor of Jewish History Ermeritus, Hebrew Union College Laikin Auditorium of the Arthur M. Glick JCC, Indianapolis Sun., Nov. 14 Screening of The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg 6:30 p.m. Directed by Aviva Kempner, Part of the Jewish Film Series; Co-sponsored by Indiana University Cinema IU Cinema, 1213 E. 7th St., Bloomington Thurs., Nov. 18 Screening of Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg and Discussion 7 p.m. with Director Aviva Kempner Co-sponsored by Indiana University Cinema IU Cinema, 1213 E. 7th St., Bloomington Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public.
Robert A. and Sandra S. Borns Scholarship: Adam Libby, Germantown, TN Selma Lee Mervis Young (Four Year) Scholarship for Jewish Sacred Music Program and Irving M. Glazer Student Scholarship: Happie Hoffman, Memphis TN
Graduate Student Recipients: The Alice Ginott Cohn, Ph.D. and Theodore Cohn Fellowship: Avi Lang Sephardic Studies Fellowship: Constanze Kolbe The Yiddish Graduate Fellowship: Allison Posner
Grants-in-aid for Graduate Research: Glazer Family Fellowship funds: Barbara Krawcowicz Sephardic Studies funds: Devi Mays Friends of the Borns JSP funds: Gabrielle Berlinger, Jessica Carr, Elizabeth Lambert, Devorah Shubowitz
For more information, please contact the Robert A. and Sandra S. Borns Jewish Studies Program at 812.855.0453 or IUJSP@indiana.edu Visit us online at www.indiana.edu/~jsp
Our wholehearted thanks to the donors: Robert A. and Sandra S. Borns; Alice Ginott Cohn and Ted Cohn of New York City; Friends of the Borns Jewish Studies Program; Irving and Pat Glazer; Jay and Marsha Glazer of Mercer Island, WA; Sybil and Lou Mervis of Danville, IL; and the IU Sephardic Studies Initiative.
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Annual Campaign Allocations
94.8%
of your Annual Campaign contribution goes directly to programs and services, thanks to a generous grant from our Endowment Fund, to underwrite fundraising and administrative costs.
61.3% of every dollar raised is spent on local and regional programs and services 61.3%
30.0%
8.7%
Special Thanks to ... Bob Garelick and Greg Schahet, the chairs of the Budget & Allocations Committee, for their leadership, time and effort. The leadership of all of our constituent and beneficiary agencies, for the many hours they spent developing their budgets and meeting with the Budget & Allocations Committee. The dedicated committee members listed below, who volunteered many hours during the intensive budgeting process that balances resources against community priorities. 2009–20010 Budget & Allocations Committee Shelby Anderson John Abrams Leah Austin Barbara Bailie Brad Bell Valarie Beth Les Brail Matt Burnett Peter Cahn Susan Cahn Bill Cannon Brad Cohen Chuck Cohen Karen Cohen Larry Cohen Jay Dorman Henry Efroymson Claudette Einhorn Tom Feigenbaum Ruth Feinberg Gigi Felsher Murray Firestone Marcia Fisch Irving Freeman Avshalom Gad Bob Garelick Sam Goldsmith Caron Goldstein Jamie Gray Abraham Grossbaum Rosalie Gussow Lynne Himelstein Sheldon Hirst Bernard Horwitz Marc Jaffe Don Katz
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Wendy Keller Freddie Kelvin Beth Klapper Offer Korin Paul Kraft Wendy Larman Lisa Leventhal Irwin Levin Barbara Levy Benton Marks Greg Maurer Alan Nelson Donna Nelson Miles Nelson Joe Ofengender Mark Pescovitz Lawrence Reuben Ruth Rifkin Karen Rothbaum Michael Rothbaum Leslie Rubin Michael Rubin Greg Schahet Stacy Segal Mindy Shapiro Jim Shwarz Moe Silverman Mary Smith Mark Sniderman Jeff Sondhelm Andrew Soshnick Larry Turow David Vonnegut-Gabovitch Adam Wachter Jennifer Williams
Constituent Agencies and Services Jewish Community Center Bureau of Jewish Education Federation Campus Operations Hooverwood Jewish Community Relations Council ElderSource/Community Social Worker Technology/Security Replacement Reserve Jacobs Home
Subtotal
$542,590 $431,647 $190,658 $243,983 $244,179 $164,023 $403,921 $190,057 $24,000 $2,435,058
Local & Regional Beneficiary Agencies and Services Community Mashgiach $19,200 Hasten Hebrew Academy $270,604 Ohio Valley Regional Hillel Consortium $77,470 Helene G. Simon Hillel Center at Indiana University $36,026 Purdue University Jewish Studies $14,965 Purdue University Hillel $11,828 Butler University Hillel $4,596 Ball State University Hillel $761 Indiana Jewish Historical Society $1,228 Mothers Circle $9,000 Cemetery Maintenance $15,000 ATID #2 $15,000 Subtotal $475,678 Subtotal of Local and Regional $2,910,736
30.0% of each dollar funds programs in Israel and overseas All Grants made to Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) Core Grant: Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) and American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) Birthright Israel — Otzma JDC Hunger Program FSU
$1,239,027 $15,400 $37,410
JFNA Yemenite Emg. Project JAFI Partnership 2000 ORT Transportation Program FSU Young Shaliach Program Subtotal for Israel / Overseas
$2,000 $87,307 $4,372 $40,000 $1,425,516
Here’s how the remaining 8.7% of each dollar is distributed National Agencies American Coalition Against a Nuclear Iran American Jewish World Service ADL of B’nai B’rith Association of Jewish Family & Childrens Agencies B’nai B’rith NYS — BYO only Center for Learning & Leadership (CLAL) Jewish Communal Service Association of North America CJF — Jewish Communal Services Schools Foundation for Jewish Campus Life (National Hillel) Jewish Community Centers Assn. (JWB) Jewish Council for Public Affairs Jewish Education Service of North America (JESNA) Jewish War Veterans National Conference on Soviet Jewry Subtotal of National Agencies
$4,227 $6,354 $2,470 $222 $2,485 $311 $155 $1,246 $8,908 $13,045 $3,835 $4,544 $194 $1,783 $49,779
Special Funds Jules Dorfman Scholarship L. L. Goodman Award Samuel Kroot Internship Program Chaplaincy Discretionary Fund Subtotal of Special Funds
$4,500 $3,000 $3,000 $350 $1,000 $11,850
Provision for Shrinkage $100,000 *Federation Operations $248,487 *Federation received an endowment grant of $471,097 to help defray administrative and fund-raising expenses.
Total Allocations for 2009 Campaign
$4,746,368
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