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Peace Pray for Peaco

Debbie Atlas (middle) with David and Vika Farahan on Ben Yehuda Street.

The 2014 Indy Jewish Experience trip to Israel was June 29-July 8. Their flight was leaving Israel as the first air raid sirens were sounding. This year’s participants were: Bottom row (L-R): Debbie Atlas, Laura Nisenbaum, Maria Simon, Patricia Sanders Top row (L-R): Sharie Fields, Niki Levine, Irene Fox, Judith Friedman, Kayla (Kathy) Frankel, Tamara Kester. Learn more at indyjewishexperience.org. Celebrating 100th Anniversary of the JCC JCC pool as it opened July 1956. ~Aug. 17, 1956

Laura Nisenbaum and Tamara Eckelberg Kester experience a camel ride.

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iles Roger formerly Administrative Assistant at the BJE who got an educator position at the Washington Hebrew Congregation.

atti Freeman Dorson is now Director of Planning and Engagement at Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis.

am Lerner for being a semi-finalist on Teen Jeopardy (see article p. 12).

adav Keisari (below) on his Bar Mitzvah at B’nai Torah on June 14 (see p.12).

haron and Bob Miller and Gila and Moshe Nelkin of Baltimore on the birth of their grandson and son on July 28.

ark and Anna Ruth Hasten and Joan Rosenfeld, Dr. Stephen and Monica Rosenfeld, Efraim and Tari Rosenfeld of New York on the birth of their great-grandson, grandson and son July 31.

saiah and Elana Kuperstein, Adam and Michal Kuperstein of Miami on the birth of their granddaughter and daughter Berkley Noa (below) on July 23.

atherine Soskin (above) who’s artwork “Peace Around the World” is on display and for sale at the Carmel Library until Aug. 29. More of her work can be seen at katherinesoskin.com. A See Historical Digtial Issues of The Jewish Post & Opinion since 1930 at www.ulib.iupui.edu/digitalscholarship/ collections/JPO

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lthough we will have historic news in Indianapolis in the next couple of months when, for the first time in Indiana, the new Chabad House is finished, the big news of the summer was the Israel Solidarity Gathering at the Arthur M. Glick JCC on July 27. That week I was away in Chautauqua, N.Y., and I will be writing more about that later but I spoke to several people who told me how pleased they were with the event on July 27.You can read more about it from Director of Government Affairs David Sklar by going to the JCRC website (www.indyJCRC.org), and clicking on BLOG. One Indiana connection at Chautauqua was meeting Rachel Eban who lives in Bloomington and is a physical therapist who teaches Feldenkrais Method, a type of body therapy developed by Israeli physicist Moshe Feldenkrais. It is designed to improve human functioning by increasing self-awareness through movement. Rachel is the wife of Eli Eban, son of Abba Eban, z”l, who was an Israeli diplomat and politician. Eli divides his time between teaching at the Jacobs School of Music, touring as a soloist and chamber musician, and performing as the principal clarinetist of the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra. His summers are spent performing and teaching at the Sarasota Music Festival and playing principal clarinet in the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra. He was honored this year for his 31 summers of performing there. The Jewish community in Indiana has a lot to be grateful for and this can be seen on page 2. We have reports on all kinds of simchas, including birth announcements, art shows, new jobs, a bar mitzvah and even a North Central High School student making it to the semi-finals on Teen Jeopardy! We also have some sad news with the passing of several prominent members, see page 8. One of those was Charlotte Epstein. She always had sage advice to share, first spoken in Yiddish and then translated to English, and frequently it was humorous. She told interesting stories of experiences with her family and friends (and that included just about everyone Jewish in Indianapolis). Some of those stories were told by an actress who played Charlotte in the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center’s “You Are There 1950: Making A Jewish Home.” This was an exhibit from Oct. 2011–Sept. 2012 portraying Benny and Fanny Kaplan’s Union Street kitchen in a south-side Indianapolis neighborhood

August 6, 2014 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN 3 a year after their resettlement from a postWorld War II displaced persons camp. The History Center not only made an exact replica of the Kaplan’s kitchen going 2014 Indy Jewish Experience ................1 so far as to spend a year to retrieve Simcha Announcements.........................2 their original china from their daughter Editorial.....................................................3 who lives in California, but also having Need kidney for Drew ...........................3 professional actors play the roles of the Community Events .................................4 different family members and those who Rabbi Benzion Cohen (Chassidic Rabbi).....................................5 came to their aid. Back in 1950, Charlotte had been a tutor for the Kaplan’s helping Morton Gold (As I Heard It).........................................6 them to learn English. Charlotte liked to keep informed of myMaid Home Cleaning .......................7 what was going on in the community so Purdue Fall Jewish Studies ...................7 whenever I saw her, I would tell her Obituaries .................................................8 whatever news I could muster. Whatever I Henya Chaiet (Yiddish for Everyday) ..........................11 said, she not only already knew about it, she reported back to me that person’s Lerner competes on Teen Jeopardy.....12 family history from before they were born. Nadav Keisari’s Bar Mitzvah..............12 I am sorry I didn’t bring a pen and paper The Jewish whenever I visited her because it would be nice now to have that advice written down to share with others. This prompted me Jewish News and Opinion since 1935. to not let this happen again so when I 1427 W. 86th St. #228 recently visited a friend of hers, Mrs. Indianapolis, IN 46260 Illanea Fishman, I asked her for a pen and email: jpostopinion@gmail.com scrap paper. With an old envelope and phone and fax: (317) 405-8084 pen in hand, I asked her from all her life website: www.jewishpostopinion.com experiences, what advice she would give publisher & editor: Jennie Cohen to a young person just starting out. Below graphic designer: Charlie Bunes is what she said. 1. Get to know someone before you condemn them. Listen to them because Kidney still needed for Drew Drew is suffering from Alport’s maybe they have a problem at home. If after a while your feelings don’t change, Syndrome. If you have type “O” blood and would like to be considered, please still be nice to them. 2. If you see someone who needs help call (317) 944-4370, ask for Kelly. See www.facebook.com/kidneydrew and and you able to help them, you should. 3. Treat people the way you want to be ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1081282. A treated. 4. Sometimes you meet someone and 7. If you see or hear something you there’s something about them that rubs you the wrong way. Find out their background believe in, fight for it, and if you find out you were wrong, apologize. and help them by being their friend. 5. If somebody tells you something, These seven are valuable, so thank you don’t tell it to anyone else. 6. Don’t blame people for something Mrs. Fishman for your words of wisdom. If they did that they couldn’t help doing and anyone else has sound advice they want to then don’t continue for years to criticize share, please contact me. Jennie Cohen, August 6, 2014 A them about it.

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4 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN August 6, 2014 Movie at JCC On Thur., Aug 21 at 7 p.m., the JCC in partnership with the Indiana Chapter of JCC Farmers Market the ALS Association presents the movie Opened Sun., June 1 and continues on Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet. Some scenes Sundays from may not be appropriate for children. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Director/Producer: Jesse Vile. Music through Aug. Composed by: Jason Becker and Michael 26 in the Lee Firkins. Release date: 2012, NR. parking lot in “This is a keeper. Three thumbs way front of the up!” – Lev Rothenberg, a critic. $8/$5 building. Members. FREE to persons with ALS. Register at 317-251-9467, www.jccindy.org 14th Annual Table Settings at BEZ or stop by a membership desk. Sun., Aug. 10 and Mon., Aug. 11 at Congregation Beth-El Zedeck with daily Moses Man at Indiana Festival demonstrations at noon and 1 p.m. Theatre Chairpersons are Babs Cohn and Cindi Moses Man is a musical workshop based Koplow. Visit www.bez613.org or call on a personal story of Kalman Haber, 317/253-3441 for more information and a a Holocaust survivor. The playwright, list of participants. Deborah Haber, shares that she hopes that it “will provide meaningful opportuSenior Sendoff nities to promote tolerance and to Wed, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m., at the home of consider what can be learned from history Doug and Michelle Rose. For incoming to inform and inspire the present day Freshmen of Indiana University and their values and activism.” Moses Man will parents in the Carmel and greater run Aug. 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m., and on Indianapolis area. Meet Rabbi Sue and the Aug. 24 at 2 p.m., in the Wells-Metz Hillel staff. RSVP by Aug. 8 to hillel@ Theatre at 275 N. Jordan Avenue, indiana.edu. Bloomington, Ind. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. For more Young Leadership Division information, visit our website: theatre of JFGI Save the Dates .indiana.edu or call 812-855-1103. Fri., Aug. 15: Shabbat dinner barbecue at Carli and Laurence Bolotin’s home; BJE Save the Date Fri., Sept. 12: Shabbat dinner with Sun., Aug. 24, BJE Opening Congregation Beth Shalom; Sat., Nov. 22: Celebration for the 2014–2015 school year. Jegas! YLD’s biggest event of the year is a Details to be announced. night of Vegas-style entertainment, casino games and prizes. B’nai Torah Annual Dinner Sun., Aug. 24 at 5 p.m., the B’nai Torah Hadassah Book Club annual dinner honoring Mark and Anna Mon., Aug. 18 at 7 p.m., at the home Ruth Hasten with a Lifetime Achievement of Myrna Fang. The book is The Invention Award and Dr. Larry Greenbaum with Jeff of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd and Sept. 15 Frank Synagogue Service Award. at 7 p.m., The Nights of Awe by Harri Nykanen at the home of Shirley Aprison. Sephardic Judaism and For more info contact the office at 317- Indianapolis’s Immigrant History 475-4278 or Indianapolis@hadassah.org. On Mon., Aug. 25 from 6:45–9 p.m. at

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Etz Chaim Sephadic Congregation. Learn about Sephardic Judaism’s history and culture from IUPUI Professor Susan Hyatt, sample Sephardic desserts, tour the Albert and Sara Reuben Holocaust Memorial, and learn about Indy’s immigrant history from Indianapolis: A City of Immigrants author, Teresa Baer. Please RSVP to 223-0934 or rsvp@ immigrantwelcome center.org. JFGI 2015 Annual Campaign Kick-Off Wed., Sept 3 at 5:30 p.m., Advanced Gifts Dinner with Sidney Friedman, $75 couvert per person inclusive of both events. This dinner is open to donors who contribute $5,000 or more to the Annual Campaign and members of the JFGI Board. Adult family members of invitees are welcome to attend. At 7 p.m., Sidney Friedman’s Mind Power Show Community Event and Dessert Reception, $25 couvert per person. This event is open to all donors who make a commitment to the Annual Campaign. Location for the events is The Crane Bay Event Center, 551 W. Merrill St., Indianapolis 46225. On-site parking provided, dressy casual attire, dietary laws observed. Please RSVP at www.jfgi.org by Mon., Aug. 25. Call the JFGI office at 317-726-5450 with any questions. 2nd annual Festival of Faiths On Sun., Sept. 7 from 1–5 p.m., outside the Veteran’s Memorial Plaza and inside the War Memorial located downtown at the intersection of Meridian & Michigan Streets. Event is free and open to everyone. This event is organized by the Center for Interfaith Cooperation (CIC) www.centerforinterfaithcooperation.org. AARP Driver Safety Class Presented by The Reuben Center on Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., at the Arthur M. Glick JCC. AARP members $15/Non-AARP members $20. RSVP to Cindy Wides at 259-8048. (see Events, page IN 7)

Torah Talk Special Sessions at IHC Led by Norm Sider, sessions run from 9:30–10:30 a.m., but many participants arrive early for snacks. Aug. 20: “When the Words in the Prayerbook Are Not Enough.” We will read and discuss some poems and prayers written by women in the 19th & 20th Centuries. Aug. 27: “When the Words in the Prayerbook Trouble Us.”We will examine 21st century commentaries by liberal rabbis on some of the best known prayers in the High Holy Days liturgy. Even if you have never attended Torah study, each session stands alone as a wonderful learning opportunity. Coffee and snacks are provided. RSVP to Susan Moss at samoss4@gmail.com.

Chassidic Rabbi BY RABBI BENZION COHEN Amazing times

e are living in amazing times. For the past month we have been seeing hundreds of miracles every day. Here in Israel our enemies have fired about one hundred missiles at us every day, and who knows how many mortar shells. Miraculously these missiles didn’t kill anyone. A few people were killed by the mortar shells. We live in Kfar Chabad, a village five miles east of Tel Aviv. Every day we hear air raid sirens, sometimes from here, and sometimes from the surrounding villages and cities. Baruch Hashem no rockets fell in Kfar Chabad, but we did hear many booms from bombs that fell a few miles away. A friend of mine, a rabbi in the city Gan Yavne, wrote about a missile that fell in his neighborhood, half an hour before Shabbos. The missile fell next to a synagogue, and broke all of the windows. Glass was scattered all over. He shudders to think what could have happened if the missile had fallen an hour later, when the Shul would have been full with 300 people. The timing of this war was also an amazing miracle. For years the terrorists in Gaza have been digging tunnels, each of them miles long, into the surrounding villages and kibbutzim in Israel. They were planning to sneak in simultaneously thousands of terrorists to murder and kidnap the innocent civilians. At the same time they planned to fire thousands of missiles at all of the cities in Israel. Hashem spoiled their evil plans, and this war started before they were ready.The army is now destroying their tunnels and missiles. In addition we have heard about, and seen for ourselves many thousands of acts of kindness and other Mitzvahs that were a result of this war. I go every day to our local Hospital. I ask everyone to pray and work hard to love one another, in order to bring Divine protection to our soldiers and citizens who are in danger. They all respond positively. The story below in italics is just one small example. Every time I read it, it brings tears to my eyes. To read more stories like this, go to www.partnersinkindness.org and sign up to receive their free emails. This one is from July 30, 2014. The father of a chayal (soldier) who is now in Gaza told how his son was informed on Friday that his unit will not be going home for Shabbos, which was a problem because they did not have any provisions for Shabbos. The father ran to the supermarket to buy some things, as much dips and salads as he

August 6, 2014 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN 5 could, then he stopped at the schwarma place yourself. What can I tell you? We are living in in Petach Tikva. He asked for a portion to be put into an aluminum tray and explained amazing times. We believe that our Rebbe that it was for his son who is in Gaza is our long awaited Moshiach (Messiah). We are very close to the finishing line, the without food for Shabbos. The owner said to him “what do you mean complete and final redemption, at which for your son? How many soldiers are in his time there will be no more evil and no more war. I ask all of you who read this to group?” The father answered “70”. The schwarma place owner called all of his pray to Hashem to protect all of our workers. They prepared all the schwarma soldiers and citizens. Work hard to love they had, brought out all of their meat, fried one another. Give more charity. Take upon schnitzels, prepared Moroccan salads and yourself to learn more Torah and do more chips and within an hour he and all of his Mitzvahs. This will certainly hasten our workers had emptied the entire restaurant complete and final redemption, and and given it over to the father. The father, Moshiach will put an end to all evil and who has seen people do acts of kindness in his there will be no more wars. We want life, just stood there crying and thanking him. Moshiach now. Rabbi Cohen lives in K’far Chabad, Israel. Once a day I receive an email titled, “A Daily Dose of Kindness” with stories like He can be reached by email at bzcohen@ this one. You might want to subscribe orange.net.il. A

6 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN August 6, 2014 this CD, Shake Your Blues Away with Jazz. Arthur Fell teamed up with trumpeter David Cross in Africa! They honed their craft with years of music making in Africa, the USA and France. This CD is the remarkable result of a single recording session in 2006. BY MORTON GOLD These performances are as interesting musically as they are entertaining. This CD is released by MacJazz Productions Ltd., P.O. Box 400, Guilford, Surrey GU5 OXQ, www.macjazz.co.uk. Mr. Fell may be reached at: arterifell@aol.com wo CD’s with an Indiana connection Dr. Gold is a composer/conductor and a recently came to my attention. Since the long time columnist for the Post & Opinion. performers are Jewish, and the perform- He may be reached at: drmortongold@ ances are meritorious, they surely rate gmail.com.A inclusion in this paper. The CD’s are We bring samples to you! by Arthur Fell and his younger sister, Newtion Eleanor. Eleanor, Loca who passed away last summer, was an extraordinary harpist. She made her mark as a professional harpist performing at such venues as the Rainbow Room, St. Regis and Waldorf hotels in New York City. The In-home shopping, WHOLESALE prices. “Harp Column” magazine recognized her www.tishflooring.com as one of the most influential harpists of (the 20th) century. Thanks to this CD, 317 / 879-TISH (8474) Eleanor Fell, Harpist, one does not have to 4625 West 86th Street, #400, Indianapolis go to the Waldorf to listen to the artistry of Ms. Fell. She was truly an accomplished master of her instrument. Her playing is as sensitive as it is engaging. She was responsible for the arrangement of every work performed on this CD and countless other compositions. While this CD contains what may be described as high class arrangements of well known tunes, some classical, some popular, the performances are always superb. This CD is but one example of her mastery. It was released by Vanderbilt Music Company, Inc. Box 456; Bloomington, IN 47402. There are 12 selections performed by Ms. Fell. I was equally impressed by the sensitive renditions of popular songs, (No. 3, 9, and 12) as I was by performances from the classical world. In particular, her rendition of themes from the Rachmaninoff, 2nd Piano Concerto made me wonder if that work might also be performed by a solo harp instead of the piano! No. 7, “Teri’s Theme” by Arthur Fell is a sweet and tender ballad and received a loving performance. (Teri is Arthur’s wife.) who Anyone loves jazz and enjoys listening to engaging renditions of tunes mostly from the 1920’s will love

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A Day in Indianapolis presented by Hadassah and the JCC Join us Sept. 9 to explore the Indiana History Center, enjoy lunch at Shapiro’s, and experience the Eiteljorg Museum with a great group of friends. Guided tour and free time are included. Bus leaves the JCC at 9:30 a.m., and returns at 4:30 p.m. $36 JCC & Hadassah member; $54 non-members. Cost includes everything except lunch. RSVP to 317-475-4278 or Indianapolis@hadassah.org. Annual Sephardic Bake Sale The Deborah Sisterhood of Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation will hold their famous bake sale on Sun., Sept. 14 in the Laikin auditorium at the Arthur M. Glick JCC. Doors open at 11 a.m. Come early because they usually sell out by 2 p.m. Fall “Kick-Off” Hadassah Taste of Hadassah Sept. 17 at 6 p.m., at the JCC “Huddle” over appetizers and mini book review,“Pass”main course, and “Tackle” Lunch & Learn. It’s a “Touchdown” dessert with a Hadassah Field Goal! Cheerleaders assignments: A–G Appetizers; I–O Salads; P–Z Desserts. RSVP by Sept. 5 to 317-475-4278

Congregation Shaarey Tefilla – Torah on the Road new format Instead of being a monthly program held at downtown and northern locations, our new program, Weekday Torah, will be a weekly study session of the Torah portion of the week held in the synagogue library. Day and time to be decided. The Observant Life Book Discussion is held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays monthly at CST from 7:15–8:30 p.m. Jewish and Personal Ethics class Ongoing class on Jewish and Personal Ethics from the Ram Chal (Moses Chaim Luzzato) has been meeting on Wednesdays at Hooverwood at 10:30 a.m., but the time is flexible and can be changed if need be. Call facilitator Marty Silverman 513-1318 to confirm the day and time. Libby Fogle Lunch Bunch Meets at noon at the Arthur M. Glick JCC every Tues. and Thurs. except on holidays. Suggestion donation for kosher lunch is $2. Reservations not required except for special holiday lunches. Transportation available within a limited area at a minimal cost. For more info call Ruthie Gal 557-2265 or Christy Morris 259-6822. A

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ll members of the Purdue University community and the public are cordially invited to attend the following events offered by the Jewish Studies Program. Evening Events 7th Annual Larry Axel Memorial Lecture in Religion. Monday, October 20 ~ RAWL 1062 ~ 8:00 p.m.Victoria Aarons, Professor of English, Trinity University, “The Shape of Memory: Post-Holocaust Literary Representation.”Co-sponsored by the Purdue Jewish Studies and Religious Studies Programs Noon Lecture & Discussion Series Wednesday, September 17 ~ Beering Hall, Room B222 ~ 12:30. Andrew Fogel, Doctoral Student, Department of History, Purdue University,“Supermentsh: Superman’s Covert and Overt Jewish Origins” Wednesday, October 22 ~ Stewart Center, Room 313 ~ 12:30. Nicole Fourman, Winner of the 2014 Edward Simon B’nai B’rith Barzillai Lodge No. 111 Prize in Jewish Studies, “The Jewish Dietary Laws: A Matter of Interpretation” Wednesday, November 12 ~ Stewart Center, Room 313 ~ 12:30. Rebekah KleinPejöov·, Jewish Studies Assistant Professor of History, Purdue University, “Between Refugees and the State: Hungarian Jews and Jewish Refugee Policy in Wartime Austria-Hungary.” A

8 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN August 6, 2014 Max was one of the most distinguished trial lawyers in the State of Indiana. During his career, he represented a wide variety of clients both in criminal matters Max Cohen, 87, of and complicated civil matters. In the legal Gary (Miller Beach), community, Max was known for his passed away on May 30 at great intellectual powers and legendary the Wm. J. Riley Hospice presence in the courtroom. In addition to Residence in Munster, Ind. being admitted to the State and Federal Max was born Nov. 15, Courts, the United States Supreme Court, 1926 in Indianapolis to Isaac and Esther Cohen. The youngest of the United States Court of Appeals for the eleven children, Max was raised in the Seventh Circuit and the Indiana Supreme Orthodox tradition of his Sephardic Court, Max was also admitted to the parents. He attended Manuel High School Supreme Court of the United States. He belonged to numerous legal and enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17 where he trained for the Underwater organizations, including the Indiana Bar Demolition Team, the precursor to the Association, the Indiana Trial Lawyers Navy Seals, at Fort Pierce, Fla. World War II Association and the American Bar Association. As a member of Association ended before his unit saw active combat. Using the GI Bill, Max spent five years of Trial Lawyers of America, he served on obtaining his B.A. and Bachelor of Law panels at national meetings on criminal degrees at Indiana University. While on law. He served as president of the Gary campus, he was active with the American Bar Association and president of the Civil Liberties Union both writing for and Federal Bar Association of NW Indiana. publishing their campus newsletter. To He was proud to be selected to join the augment his income while beginning his American College of Trial Lawyers, a law practice in northern Indiana, Max prestigious association of trial lawyers worked as a cinder snapper for US Steel from the United States and Canada. He for four years. It was there he developed was appointed by a senior judge of the an understanding of union activism. He Seventh Circuit to serve on a committee served as president of the NW Indiana to write instructions for use in criminal cases. In 2001, Max received the Golden Steelworkers Union. In 1955, he moved to Gary where he Career award from the Indiana State was a partner in the firm of Cohen, Delph Bar Association for 50 years as an Attorney and McKenna. Soon thereafter he became at Law. As a teenager, Max read the classics and a solo practitioner. Max joined the faculty of Valparaiso University of Law in the fall listened to classical music. Throughout of 1970 as a part-time professor of law his life, he attended theater, opera, and teaching Trial Advocacy. He published symphonies for which he had amazing articles in the Valparaiso University Law recall of passages and details. A passionate Review and published several book Bears fan, he braved sleet and snow for 25 reviews. In 1971, Max and Nick Thiros years to follow his team at Soldier Field. formed the law firm of Cohen and Thiros For many years, he played singles tennis in Gary, Ind. Through hard work and with his pals Gary Galloway and later excellent advocacy, the firm became one of Lionel Cohen at the Mansards Tennis the most prominent law firms in Indiana. Club. He loved to swim great distances Max’s pedagogical approach served to both in pools and in Lake Michigan. Max is survived by his wife of 33 years, nurture and guide the young lawyers of Susan Ridgely-Cohen; children, Melissa the firm.

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Beth Cohen (Daniel Sawochka) and Lukas Cohen (Carla Cohen), both practicing lawyers in NW Indiana; sister, Gladys Nisenbaum; brother, Ben Pardo; and dear grandchildren, Max and Rachel Cohen. He was predeceased by his beloved son, Joshua Benjamin Cohen. Funeral services were held on June 2 at Burns Funeral Home of Crown Point, Ind., with Rabbi Stanley Halpern officiating. Interment was in Temple Israel Cemetery, Portage. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cohen Family Fund, Legacy Foundation, 1000 E. 80th Place, Suite 402 North, Merrillville, IN 46410 or Temple Israel, 601 N. Montgomery St., Gary, IN 46403. Obituary assistance by Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary. John “Abe” H V Evans, III, 62, passed away June 14. He was born to John Hugh Virgil Evans, Jr. and the former Janet Bonnewitz in Yakima, Wash., on Feb. 12, 1951, sharing his birthday and his lifelong nickname with Abraham Lincoln. Abe graduated from Maumee High School in 1969 and received a degree in history and political science in 1973 from Wittenberg University, where he was also actively involved in the music department and Wittenberg’s renowned touring choir. It was also during this time Abe began his career as a photographer doing architectural photography for his father’s firm. All of these pursuits, as well as restaurant management, auto mechanics and teaching, remained Abe’s lifelong interests and led to a variety of careers and two happy marriages. Following his first wife Suzanne’s untimely death in 2003, Abe found new love with a choral friend, Cantor Judith Meyersberg, when the two were singing in Cantabile! and an Indianapolis Arts Chorale production of Leonard Bernstein’s Mass. Constant companions for ten years, Abe helped Judy become an excellent photographer, and together they created offbeat and prize-winning Halloween costumes. Abe and Judy officially married in February 2014 after Abe was diagnosed with the colon cancer that took his life. Abe will be missed for his bass voice, his signature bib overalls with a pocket full of Atomic Fireballs, his Santa Claus impersonations, his obfuscations, and his staunch friendships. He is survived by his wife, Cantor Judith Meyersberg, of Indianapolis; stepdaughter Lisa (Michael) Ilk and grandson Brett Ilk, of Atlanta, Ind.; sister Laura Abigail “Abby” (Theodore) Mathiesen, of Peachtree City, Ga.; nieces

Brooke (Daniel) Williams, of Peachtree City, Ga., and Sydney (Nicholas) Kaigler, of Atlanta, Ga., and their children Abigail and Luke Williams and Colton Kaigler; his chosen brother David “DayDave” (Rachel) Johnson, of Dayton, Ohio and honorary nephews Ben and Dan Johnson; and his adoring dog Sienna, as well as his many friends and choral colleagues. Thanks to the Community Health Home Hospice team, Dave and Rachel Johnson, Darien Tropf, Michael Davis, Kay DeLullo, Rabbis Faedra and Lew Weiss, and the many others who made it possible for Abe to be at home surrounded by family and friends during his final illness. A memorial service was held on July 13. Contributions in Abe’s memory may be made to the Bureau of Jewish Education, Little Red Door Cancer Agency, Encore Vocal Arts or Hamilton Heights Educational Foundation, P.O. Box 469, Arcadia, IN 46030. Arrangements by Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary. Kopel I. Kahn, 98, of Orchard Lake, Mich., and Camel, Ind., died on June 24. A funeral was held at The Davidson/ Hermelin Chapel at Clover Hill Park on June 27. Rabbi Aaron Bergman and Cantor Daniel Gross officiated. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Family members include: Beloved husband of Shirley Efroymson Kahn and the late Estelle K. Kahn; Cherished father of Susan (Robert) Sovel and Alyssa (Richard) Mertz; Loving grandfather of Julee (Paul) Webster and Jeffrey (Jennifer) Mertz. Great-grandfather of Charlotte, Amelia and Elliott Clare. Robert Sovel’s children and grandchildren; Brother of the late Albert (the late Betty) Kahn, the late Grace (the late Meyer) Zeff, the late Minnie (the late Robert) Zwig; Brother in Law of Rita Keywell, the late Ethel (the late J. Philip) Levant, the late Jerome Keywell and the late Joyce (the late Paul) Pensler. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Also survived by Shirley’s children, Aron (Georgia) Steiman; Debbie (Tom) Steiman-Cameron; the late Ben Steiman; Idrienne (Benny) Steiman-Weidberg; and grandchildren Jeremy Steiman, Noah and Ezra Steiman-Cameron, and Synthia and Sharla Steiman. Memorial contributions may be made to the Indianapolis Chapter of Hadassah. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel. Elaine Rapoport Levinson, 67, was born in Cleveland on Jan. 26, 1947, and graduated from Ohio State University

August 6, 2014 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN 9 with a degree in education. She married Klain, sister and brother-in-law Sonny Sanford Levinson on June 15, 1969. and Steve Hurst and their daughters She was honored by Debbie and Karen, sister-in-law Sheila several charities for her Patsiner and her family, Jodi, Marc and tireless work, such as Stephanie Patsiner. Second Helpings and the Funeral services were held June 29 at Leukemia & Lymphoma Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, with burial Society, from which she following in Beth-El Zedeck North was honored with the Cemetery. Arrangements by AaronChairman’s Citation Award for Service, Ruben-Nelson Mortuary. She tried to Leadership and Impact. In September, “enjoy every day” and hopes you will do Elaine will be awarded the Kipnis-Wilson the same. Friedland Award for National Lion of Judah by the Jewish Federation, for Miriam Dorothy Brill Satinsky, inspiring her local Jewish community. She 86, lifelong resident of Indianapolis, also was responsible for founding the passed away June 30. She was born Nov. 6, charities Blankets of Kindness and 1927 to David and Anna Brill. She was a Helping Handbags, among others. graduate of Manuel High School, was a Mostly, she was involved with her dear life member of Congregation Beth-El family. She was a loving wife, selfless Zedeck, singing in the Choir for 60 mother, devoted friend, philanthropist, years. She was a longtime volunteer at mentor, inspiration, and all-around rock Hooverwood Nursing Home; active with star. She was loved and admired by the temple Sisterhood, where she was family and countless friends. Never an in charge of the Torah Fund and a life unkind word, she was a leader who led member of Hadassah. with love, her glowing example, and an Miriam is survived by her children: unending supply of sage advice. Her sense Dan (Dinah) Satinsky of Boston; Sandy of humor kept smiles on all of the faces Satinsky White (Glen) of Orlando, and that surrounded her. Steve (Tina) Satinsky of Brownsburg, Ind., Always a hand to hold. Always a and grandchildren: Sonya Ann Satinsky, shoulder to cry on. A guiding light and Abigail Bette Satinsky and Brandon Meyer matriarch to her two children, two grand- Satinsky. (see Obituaries, page IN 10) children, four nieces and nephew. A best friend and comforting ear to her sister and her mother. Exceptional partner in life, fun and business to her husband of 45 happy years. Simply put, a truly amazing woman, and a blessing to all that knew her. Elaine’s love and light will shine on through her family. A beautiful face, a beautiful spirit, a beautiful heart. Donations in tribute of her life gratefully accepted at Jewish Federation of Greater Inianapolis, Second Helpings, Congregation Beth-El Zedeck and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Elaine is survived by her mother Esther Rapoport, her husband Sanford, daughter and son-in-law Sherri and David Klain, son Scott, grandsons Brady and Mason

10 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN August 6, 2014 days, would stop by her room to hear a OBITUARIES joke or story so they could leave work with (continued from page IN 9) a laugh and a smile. Miriam was the widow of the late Meyer Funeral services were held at AaronSatinsky who passed away in 2006. Ruben-Nelson Mortuary on July 2, and Graveside services were held on July 3, burial followed at the B’nai Torah 2014 in Beth-El Zedeck North Cemetery. Cemetery. Following the cemetery service, the family In lieu of flowers, the family requests gathered at Morningside Apartments, that contributions in her memory be made where Miriam had been a resident. to Congregation B’nai Torah, Hasten Memorial contributions may be made to Hebrew Academy, and Hooverwood Congregation Beth-El Zedeck Sisterhood. Guild. Arrangements by Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary. Anne Sarah Bolotin Ganz passed away with grace on July 17, 2014 in Charlotte J. Epstein, 87, passed Scottsdale, Ariz. She was born on away July 1. She was born October 24, 19?? (a lady never tells her in Indianapolis to the late age) in Winnipeg, Canada and moved to Solomon and Esther Indianapolis as a young child. Her real Toback, Polish immigrants life began on January 2, 1938 when she who came to America for a married Dr. Max Ganz and moved to better life. As a lifelong Marion, Ind., where they raised three resident of Indianapolis, children. Anne had a huge impact on she attended School 22 and graduated everyone who knew her; she will be from Manual High School. profoundly missed by her family, who Her life was based on 3 pillars: Family, dearly loved her. She is survived by her Faith, Friendships. three children, Marilyn (Richard) Varon, Charlotte was preceded in death by her David (Jacqueline) Ganz, Philip (Jodie) parents, her husband, Samuel, her sister, Ganz, seven grandchildren and seven Rose, and her daughter, Carol. She is great -grandchildren. survived by her daughter, Paula Fogle (Ned), son, Joel (Debbie), grandchildren, Benjamin Greenberg, 84, of Aaron Fogle, Sam Epstein (Adrianne), and Indianapolis passed away July 20. He was Jessie (Adam), who all adored her. She born Jan. 4, 1930. A Graveside Service was was also blessed to have four great-grand held at Ezras Achim Cemetery on July 22. children, Charlie Epstein, Teddy Epstein, Leah Fogle and Jon Fogle, to whom she Arthur J. Klein, 84, of Carmel passed was Bubby Schaindel. She also leaves away July 26. He was born on July 2, 1930, several nieces, nephews and cousins to Samuel and Henrietta Klein. Arthur whom she also loved very much. To her, was a graduate of Shortridge High School family was more precious than gold. where he was named “All City Fullback” Charlotte was a devoted long time twice and was a proud recipient of a member of Congregation B’nai Torah and football Scholarship to The Citadel. After its Sisterhood. To the many children who receiving his Bachelor of Science Degree regularly attended services, she was the in 1952 from Indiana University, Arthur “Candy Lady”She always had sweet treats became a Metals Broker owning and for kids of all ages. operating Arthur J. Klein and Associates Charlotte had many friends both near until his retirement in 1998 with over 40 and far with whom she enjoyed keeping years of service. in touch. Her beautifully hand written letters and cards were legendary and kept by many. Sunday mornings were spent checking in with her friends and family coast to coast. Charlotte was involved in many organizations. She was a lifetime member of B’nai Brith Women, Hadassah, AMIT, City of Hope, and ORT. Charlotte had a terrific sense of humor and philosophical wit. She always had a joke, story, or tidbit of wisdom to tell. Even when her health was failing, she maintained her terrific storytelling ability to make others feel good and smile. She would have been a great standup comedian! Many of the staff at Hooverwood, where she spent her final

He was a member of Shaarey Tefilla Congregation, a former member of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, and a member of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity. Survivors include his loving wife; Ruth Edelman Klein; Sons; Marc D.(Pam) Klein, and Matthew S. (Lydia) Klein both of Indianapolis; Brother; Norman S. (Pat) Klein; 4 grandchildren; Ben, Alec, Will, and Kara (Peter); 2 great-grandchildren; Vivian and Georgia. Graveside services were held July 28 in the Beth-El Cemetery North. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer’s or Related Diseases Association, in memory of Arthur J. Klein. Arrangements entrusted to Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary. Friends may leave a memory or message of condolence at www.arnmortuary.com. Marilyn F. Hicks, 73, of Brownsburg, passed away July 27. She was born in Indianapolis to Benjamin and Mollie Goldman on May 13, 1941. She received her Associate’s Degree from Indiana University and later studied at the Herron School of Art. She worked in furniture sales and interior decorating at Emmerich’s Furniture for many years, retiring in 1998. Marilyn was a former member of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck. She had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed dining out. She loved holiday celebrations, especially Thanksgiving. Marilyn is survived by her husband, Forrest; son, Bradley Scott (Tiffany) Greenberg; daughters, Cynthia Hicks, Liz Fitzgerald, and Katherine J. (Mike) Smith; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and brother, Steve (Susan) Goldman. A funeral service was held at the AaronRuben-Nelson Mortuary on July 30 and burial followed in Congregation Beth-El Zedeck North Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Susan G. Komen for the Cure. A

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h gooten morgen tzu eich tyereh Yiddisheh kinder. Onshuldicht mir far derfar vaus ich haub nisht gehret mit eich far etlehcheh maunahten. Ich haub geven nisht gezundt, uhn in hauspital. (Good morning, my dear Yiddish children. Please excuse me for not writing to you these past few months. I was ill and in the hospital.) Danken Gaut, ich haub gehhaht a gooteh refueh, un ich bin yeder taug besser. (Thank G-d I have made a good recovery and get better every day.) Ich vil eich zaugen vaus haut pahsirt mit mir hient in der free. (I want to tell you what happened to me this morning.) Ich cook ahrine in daus shpigel un ich zeh ah alteh froy shtayt mir onkegen, un ich der ken ear nisht, frehgich ear “Vair bintz duh?” Un vaus tuhst do in mein shpigel? (I looked into the mirror and there was an old woman that I didn’t recognize starring back at me. So I asked her,“Who are you and what are you doing in my mirror?”) Entfert zee mir “Daus bin ich Henya Chaiet, un ich vayn shane dau mit dir far ninetzick yor.” (She replied, “It’s me Henya Chaiet and I have been living here with you for ninety years.”) Mineh tyereh kinder ah zay layfen aveck dee yungeh yoren, un meh vert alt un meh ken zich ahlayn nisht derkenen in daus shpigel. (My dear children, this is

August 6, 2014 The Jewish Post & Opinion – IN 11 the way the “young years” fly by and you look at yourself in the mirror one day and you do not recognize yourself.) Halt tyer yehder taug, un tuht epess goot far zich ahlayn un far daus velt vaus mir ahleh vaynen in. (Hold dear every day and do something good for yourself and for the world we all live in.) Tzen tehg far Pesach haub ich (kein ein horeh) gevoren ninetzich yor alt, un ich dahnk gaut vaus ich ken nauch zein mit myneh kinder, un kinds kinder, un Above: Rebbe Menachem mit aleh myneh gooten frynt. (Ten Mendel Schneerson, z”l; days before Passover on April 7, 2014, I Top Right: Rabbi Avrohom; celebrated my 90th birthday. I thank G-d Grossman Right: Rabbi every day that I can still be with my Mendel Shusterman. children, grandchildren and their children, and all my wonderful friends.) On Sunday, July 20 at Daus cuhmt mir ah Mazel Tov. Ich bin the Arthur M. Glick gevoren ahn elter baubeh, tzuh tzveh JCC, Lubavitch of maydehlach. Zayereh nehmen zeinen Indiana sponsored Zara uhn Harper. (I have a Mazel Tov a tribute commemocoming as I have become a great-grand- rating the 20th anniversary of the passing of mother to two little girls. Their names are Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson. A video Zara and Harper.) was shown, a nice kosher lunch was served Zaulen zeh baydeh hauben goot and Rabbi Avrohom Grossbaum, Rabbi gehzundt uhn tzu langen yoren uhn Shusterman and Vika Farahan spoke. Rabbi brayngen nahches uhn frayd tzu zayer Benjamin Sendrow led tehillim (psalms) for our mahmeh – mein eynekel Hindi – uhn ear brothers and sisters in Israel. Vika told of her mahn zayer tahteh Adam. Amen. (I own experience and her children’s experience pray that they may have a long life with with Chabad. A diverse crowd from the good health and much joy. May they be a Indianapolis Jewish community attended. blessing always to their mother – my granddaughter Hindi – and her husband, their father Adam. Amen) OHN AYNE Henya Chaiet is the Yiddish name for Mrs. A. Helen Feinn. Born in 1924 ten days SSOCIATES NC before Passover, her parents had come to Audiological Consulting America one year prior. They spoke only Auditory Prosthetics Yiddish at home so that is all she spoke until age five when she started kindergarten. She then learned English, but has always loved Yiddish and speaks it whenever possible. Chaiet lived in La Porte and Michigan City, Digital Programmable Ind., from 1952 to 1978 and currently Hearing Aids resides in Walnut Creek, Calif. Email: afeinn87@gmail.com. A

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Sam Lerner Teen Jeopardy semi-finalist With

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He would especially like to thank Rabbi Yisroel Homnick for teaching him to read from the Torah and Rabbi Yisrael and Rebbetzin Miriam Gettinger for supporting him throughout his education. He would also like to thank the following people for all of their help: Nancy and Maryo Pasarel, Rabbi Mordechai Tzvi Rotstein, The Farahan-Mintz family, Natan Farahan, Vika and David Farahan, Khorshid Golian, The Ahdoot family, Michael Rose, The Deborah Sisterhood of Etz Chaim, Sylvia DeCastro, Anna Solooki, and a special thanks to Mom, Dad and Keisari Catering for all of the scrumptious food. A