The Jewish Community Newsletter of Northwest Indiana Volume 1, Issue 3 March 2017/ Adar 5777 Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana 585 Progress Avenue, Munster, Indiana 46321
2 Illiana News March 2017 Upcoming Events Munster Schools Referenda Discussion Wednesday, April 5 th at 5:30pm Jewish Federation 585 Progress Ave Munster, IN The School Town of Munster is supporting two referenda up for a vote on May 2 nd. Please join a few of the administration and school board members for a short presentation and a Q & A. Learn why the district is asking for this money, meet the new board members, understand the tax impact on your property, and ask any questions you may have. RSVP to (219) 301-0960 or online at www.federationonline.org/upcoming-events
March 2017 Illiana News 3 Upcoming Events Come enjoy a delicious meal of vegetable lasagna and salad. Rabbi Zalmanov will be giving a brief talk on The Torah and Current Events Carry-out meals are available until 4pm.
4 Illiana News March 2017 Upcoming Events Gardening Make and Take Class Sunday, May 7 th 2pm Learn how to properly plant and care for your flowers or herbs with Master Gardener Miki Katz. Bring home your project of potted spring flowers or an herb garden! $18 for your choice of Spring Flowers or Herb Garden RSVP with your choice of flowers or herbs to (219) 301-0960 or online at www.federationonline.org/upcoming-events No, That s Not Right: Stand Up Against Anti-Semitism Thursday, May 4 th at 7pm Presented by: Shay Shmoul, Shaliach & Rachel Saller, Programs Coordinator Guest Speakers: Peggy Shapiro & Vida Velasco from StandWithUS In this time when anti-semitism is on the rise in America, come and be a part of learning the best methods on how to stand up against it. The talk will be broken into three different groups: middle school students, high school students and adults. RSVP to (219) 301-0960 or online at www.federationonline.org/upcoming-events
March 2017 Illiana News 5 Upcoming Events Eva Kor: Holocaust Survivor and Forgiveness Advocate Monday, April 10 th at 1pm Munster High School Auditorium 8808 Columbia Ave, Munster, IN Eva Mozes Kor is a survivor of the Holocaust, a forgiveness advocate, and a revered public speaker. Powered by a never-give-up attitude, Eva has emerged through a life filled with trauma as a brilliant example of the power of the human spirit to overcome. She is a community leader, a champion of human rights, and tireless educator of young people. In 1995, Eva opened CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Terre Haute, with a mission to prevent prejudice and hatred through education about the Holocaust. Thousands of people, including many school groups, have visited CANDLES since it opened. Eva has delivered her message all over the world, including several times in Germany, Israel, and Poland, and was a featured speaker at the 10th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa. Her story is documented in the award-winning film Forgiving Dr. Mengele and the popular young adult book Surviving the Angel of Death: The True Story of a Mengele Twin in Auschwitz. Eva will be giving a one hour presentation followed by a 30-minute question session and a book signing. Her books are available for purchase. For your complimentary tickets, please call (219) 301-0960 or make a reservation online at www.federationonline.org/upcoming-events Israel Solidarity Day
6 Illiana News March 2017 Simchas 75 th Anniversary of the Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana Look for more on the past 75 years in the coming issues of the Illiana News!
March 2017 Illiana News 7 Community News & Events
8 Illiana News March 2017 Community News & Events JCY Day Camp 2017 JCY is coming back for it s 14 th summer! June 19 th July 28 th (No camp on July 4 th ) For more information, please call (219) 301-0960 Do you have a condo or apartment that is available to rent for our Shaliach program starting this August? We are also in need of a vehicle in good working order. Please consider donating your used car for a tax write off! Contact Aida Nozick at (219) 301-0960 or aida@federationonline.org for more information.
March 2017 Illiana News 9 Community News & Events Have an idea for an article? Gone on an exciting vacation recently? We want to hear from you! Email Carol Karol at carolfkarol@aol.com or Jennifer Rodriguez at jennifer@federationonline.org
10 Illiana News Donor Appreciation Evening March 2017
March 2017 Illiana News Donor Appreciation Evening 11
12 Illiana News March 2017 Jewish Community Services
March 2017 Illiana News K Ton Ton Come have fun in the sun with Camp K Ton Ton! June 20th - July 28th Spaces are limited for K Ton Ton 2017-2018 classes. Contact Erin at erin@federationonline.org for more info! 13
14 Illiana News March 2017 Partnership
March 2017 Illiana News From the Desk of the Israeli Shaliach 15
16 Illiana News March 2017 NOAR and ATID Youth Groups Adult Friendship Club
March 2017 Illiana News 17 Spotlight On: Your Jewish Federation Board Members
18 Illiana News March 2017 Tribute Cards ADULT FRIENDSHIP CLUB ENDOWMENT In memory of Idie Friedman. Gaby Frankenthal Paul R. Bloomberg Linda Dunn Anne and Eddie Miles Rick and Judy Katz In memory of Cy Kolten. In memory of Joel Kaminsky. In memory of Allen Warshaw. Happy anniversary to Joel and Barbara Kaminsky. Gaby Frankenthal Happy anniversary to Steve and Sylvia Steinhardt. Ernest and Ursula Fruehauf Wishing Herb Weissman the best in his recovery. Happy birthday to Merrill Yalowitz. Iris Greenbaum CROHN/GRAY ENDOWMENTS (DAVID & ETHEL CROHN AND SAM H. GRAY) In memory of Dick Laner. In memory of Sheldon (Shelly) Block's sister, Gertude. Herb and Gloria Weissman FOOD PANTRY ENDOWMENT In memory of Eldy Gross. Gus and Becca Galante In memory of Allen Warshaw. David and Aida Nozick Chuck and Helene Elias In honor of Barry and Lynda Levin s new grandchild. David and Aida Nozick In memory of Dr. George Galante. Gaby Frankenthal FRUEHAUF FAMILY HONORARY ENDOWMENT In honor of Ernest and Ursula Fruehauf. Bernard Rosen J.Michael and Miki Katz Rick and Judy Katz Michael, Lisa, Moe and Elaine Giglio Gaby Frankenthal Best wishes to Ernest and Ursula Fruehauf in their new home. Rich and Barbara Waxman Linda Dunn In memory of Dr. George Galante. In memory of Allen Warshaw. In honor of Barry and Lynda Levin s new granddaughter. Ernest and Ursula Fruehauf GEORGE AND MARTHA KAROL ENDOWMENT My thoughts are with Herb Weissman during his recovery. In memory of Eldy Gross. Judy Rooth MARCUS WALLACK HEART FUND In memory of Idie Friedman. Michael, Lisa, Moe and Elaine Giglio Dr. Gloria Galante PACE ENDOWMENT In honor of Iris Greenbaum s new grandson, George. Steve and Debbie Gray In memory of Marvin Rosenstein. Rich and Barbara Waxman
March 2017 Illiana News Obituaries 19
20 Illiana News March 2017 Chabad of Northwest Indiana
March 2017 Illiana News 21 Congregation Beth Israel
22 Illiana News March 2017 Temple Beth-El
March 2017 Illiana News 23 Temple Israel Miller
24 Illiana News March 2017 Sinai Temple Temple Israel Valparaiso
March 2017 Illiana News 25 Illiana News NAME ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP HOME/CELL PHONE EMAIL 75 th Anniversary Campaign Thank you for your pledge. I hereby pledge to the 2017 Jewish Federation Annual Campaign: Please consider increasing your pledge by $75 or 7.5% in honor of our 75 th Anniversary. $ Contributor s Signature Date My name may be listed: Alphabetically My pledge is anonymous PAYMENT AND BILLING INFORMATION: CREDIT CARD INFORMATION: Check enclosed (Payable to Jewish Federation) Visa MasterCard Amex Discover I will pay online: www.federationonline.org Expiration Security Code Charge my credit card (complete info at right) Account # Please bill me Signature Please mail to: Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana 585 Progress Ave, Munster, IN 46321
26 Illiana News March 2017 March-April 2017 Adar-Iyar 5777 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Mar 19 21 Adar Torah Studies 10am 20 22 Adar AFC 12pm-2pm Israel Lecture 7pm 21 23 Adar Social Action & Board Meeting 6:30pm-9:30pm Women s Class 10am 22 24 Adar AFC 12pm-2pm Partnership Meeting 6pm Board Meeting 7pm 23 25 Adar Thomas Alaan 10:30am 24 26 Adar ROMEO 11:30am @ Cheers Sisterhood Shabbat 7:30pm-9:30pm 25 27 Adar Shabbat Services 9:30am 26 28 Adar Torah Studies 10am 27 29 Adar AFC 12pm-2pm Israel Lecture 7pm 28 1 Nissan Women s Class 10am 29 2 Nissan AFC 12pm-2pm 30 3 Nissan 31 4 Nissan ROMEO 11:30am @ Cheers Apr 15 Nissan Shabbat Services 9:30am 2 6 Nissan Interfaith Seder 12:30pm Torah Studies 10am 3 7 Nissan AFC 12pm-2pm Atar Trio at Valparaiso University 7pm-9pm Israel Lecture 7pm 4 8 Nissan Sisterhood Event Memories of Seders Past 7pm Women s Class 10am 5 9 Nissan AFC 12pm-2pm 6 10 Nissan Ritual Meeting 7pm 7 11 Nissan Illiana News Deadline ROMEO 11:30am @ Cheers Penny Harvest 6pm-9pm First Fridays 6pm 8 12 Nissan Women s Seder 2pm Shabbat Services 9:30am 9 13 Nissan JCY Camp Spring Reunion 12:30pm-2:30pm Torah Studies 10am 10 14 Nissan Eva Kor 1pm Community Seder 8pm 11 15 Nissan Pesach Sisterhood Closing Brunch 11am-3pm Women s Class 10am 12 16 Nissan Pesach 13 17 Nissan 14 18 Nissan ROMEO 11:30am @ Cheers 15 19 Nissan Shabbat Services 9:30am 16 20 Nissan Torah Studies 10am 17 21 Nissan Pesach 18 22 Nissan Pesach Women s Class 10am 19 23 Nissan AFC 12pm-2pm Board Meeting 7:30pm-9:30pm 20 24 Nissan Prime Timers 9am-4pm 21 25 Nissan ROMEO 11:30am @ Cheers 22 26 Nissan Shabbat Services 9:30am 23 27 Nissan Torah Studies 10am Peace & Justice Seder 4pm-8pm Holocaust Memorial Program at Temple Anshe Sholom 7pm 24 28 Nissan AFC 12pm-2pm 25 29 Nissan Women s Class 10am 26 30 Nissan AFC 12pm-2pm Board Meeting 7pm 27 1 Iyar Lunch & Learn 12pm 28 2 Iyar ROMEO 11:30am @ Cheers Israel Teen Delegation 29 3 Iyar Israel Teen Delegation Shabbat Services 9:30am 30 4 Iyar Israel Solidarity Day 9:30am Torah Studies 10am
March 2017 Illiana News 27 Federation Bulletin Board
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