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. UJA/FEDEBAIION CAMPAIGN -

J EWISH I’EQPLIL:

NANCY HOFFMAN
Campaign Co-Chair

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l’ederat ion/United Jewish Appeal
and iii ot her community activities
was second-nature when I moved
to Lexington sixteen years ago.
Throughout my adult life I have
felt an obligation to participate
both financially and With my time
because of tradition. This
involvement With UJA and the
Synagogue is my connection to my
parents and grandparent. It
shows respect to hem for all of
the hours and tttviims that they
contributed :12 L‘s"! in":
congregations and to Loft. More
importantly, I believe that we
have an obligation to pass this
tmdtt ion on to our children and to
teach our children about tzedakah
as our parents taught us--by
example.

The election of last
November has been a major topic
of conversation for many weeks.

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Jewish community were divided

on how they voted. a few things
are clear. First of all. the
Religious Right was organized and
many of their candidates won
local and state elections on a
platform of being " good
Christians" and putting organized
prayer back in the schools. This is
a threat to people of all religions
who believe that religion and
prayer are private matters not to
be determined by a classroom
teacher For the Jewish
community tsi iexiiig'ion there has
been ongoing dialogue with the
Fayette i’louiitv School System to
provide our children Wli h a school
environment where our children
are comfortable to be JeWish.
Representatives from the Central
Kentucky Jewish Federation meet
periodically with administrators
in the School System to discuss

 

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these issues. but it is a constant
battle A few teachers continue to
have tests on Rosh Hashanah and
Yom Kippur even though all
principals were asked to advise
the teachers of these holidays and
the school system's policy is not to
give tests on these days. It is
important that everyone in the
Jewish community become aware
of what the Central Kentucky
Jewish Federation Community
Relations Committee is doing so
that these situations can be
handled in a sensitive manner by
a united Jewish community.
Secondly. the newly
elected Congress has pledged less
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take care of services that were
once provided by government
funds, As Jews we. must take. care
of our own. We will continue. to
send money to Israel and other
communities abroad but we must
also take (are of those less able in
Central Kentucky. including our
New Americans. As the
population of New Americans
grows our obligation increases. It
is important for us to remember
our roots and accept these. new
families as part of our own
families. as our parents and
grandparents were taken in .is
:‘iewmmers :o this counitfx .3: its
also not forget that most at us
were newcomers to Lexington at
one time. lnaddition. we are now
fortunate to have. a Jewish Family
Services Agency in Lexington to
provide counseling and advice in
many areas of concern to our
community including death and
dying, and care of the elderly.
The JFS Agency has a full time
social worker who is available to
everyone in the Jewish
community.

A final message came out
of the election. Kentucky had the
lowest voter turnout in the nation.
We must not let the Jewish
community of Central Kentucky
be part of this apathetic trend. It
is crucial now more than ever
before that we make sure that our
voices are heard here in Lexington
and in Washington.

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“ JEWISH COMMUNITY not JEWISH RESPONSIBILITY

 

MICHAEL L. ADES

Campaign (lo—Chair

has“ amp ‘0 ins"

provided a summer camp
experience for hundreds of our
children and grandchildren within
a Jewish framework. Recently.
the Federation has established a
social service agency which has
provided much needed social
services to members of our Jewish
community in Lexington (to a
larger number of community
members than many of us
probably realized were in need).
Over the years. the Federation's
Community Relations Committee
has act ively been involved in
constructive reaction to instances
oi actual anti-semitism and in
amivities to anticipate and
attempt, to forestall antl-semitism
in our Community involving the
school system. media. and other
areas. all to the ultimate benefit
of our Jewish community. Every
other year the Federation has
sponsored, with our Rabbis, a
forum with Christian Clergy to
further their understanding of
Jewish issues and better relations
between religious leaders in our
community. Over the years, the
Federation has sponsored
speakers, musicians, dancers, and
other forum events which have
brought noted performers and
programs with Jewish content to
our community. In recent years,
the Federation has provided
financial assistance to many of
our teenage and college students
to travel to Israel for structured
programs who would not
otherwise have the opportunity.

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former Soviet Union and most
have jobs, homes and are self-
supporting.

Think of these and the
numerous other Federation
activities that are carried which
directly benefit all of us in the
Central Kentucky Jewish
Community.

Beyond the Central
Kentucky community, Federation
plays a significant role. with other
Federations throughout the
United States and in other
countries. in rescuing Jews from
distressed and dangerous
countries from the former Soviet.
Union Bosnia. Africa. and
elsewhere. Federations were
prinCipal and important advocates
for opening the gates of the Soviet
Union to immigration of over
500,000 Jews to Israel, with
another 500,000 expected over the
next five years. In Israel, the task
is to resettle these immigrants
(the equivalent of 30,000,000 by
the United States), a
responsibility of all of the Jewish
people to further the dream of
Israel as a Jewish homeland,
whenever that home is needed.
Yes, the economy of Israel over
the years has improved
dramatically as have living
conditions; however, still over
600,000 Israelis live below the
poverty level in Israel and need
continued assistance to escape
poverty and provide opportunities

See Ades, page 2

 

  

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Hoffman, continued from front page

I woufiilike to conclude
with one final suggestion. Please
volunteer and become involved. It
is an easy way to meet people and
become a part of the community.
If you are not a member of a
congregation, visit one next
Shabbat. The Temple, Synagogue
and Havurah always welcome
visitors. You might be amazed at
how warmly you are greeted.
Schedules for services can be
found in this newspaper.

As we begin our 1995
Central Kentucky Jewish
Federation Campaign let us meet
the challenge of helping others by
giving time and money. You will
find that you receive more than
you give.

 

 

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ten times annually by the
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Ellie Goldman, President

Howard L. Ross, Executive
Director

Kathy Grossman,
Program Director

Sarnye Miller,

Elena Domotova
Office Manager

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Editorial Board Members:
Michael Adelstein
Gloria Kat:

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Please send address
changes to:
CKJF
340 Romany Road
Lexington, KY 40502
(606) 268-0672
fax: (606) 2680775

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for the future. In addition,
Federation supports creating a
Jewish infrastructure within the
former Soviet Union for Jewish
education and activities primarily
for children. The Joint
Distribution Committee provides
needed social services in fifty-
eight countries for Jews, including
Holocaust survivors, the aged and
poor, and individuals in
extraordinary danger such as in
Sarajevo.

All of these activities can
be carried on only through
continued substantial funding
from Jewish Communities like
ours, and through Federations
like CKJF.

This is what our 1995
Campaign is about. This is why
we seek your continued support
and generosity.

' UJA Missions
and
Domestic
Meetings

The following missions
are scheduled by the United
Jewish Appeal over the next few
months:

0 Follow Your Dollar
Mission...a special one week
mission from February 16-23,

 

H o m e c o m i n g
Mission...June 18-28, 1995.
This mission has a post
mission extension to Jordan.

a M a i m o n i d e s
Mission...for health care
providers only. March 7-17,
1995.

As a part of the UJA
effort, Central Kentucky
participates in the small cities
group. This group has two
events scheduled and members
of the community are encouraged
to participate:

O S m a l l C i ti e s
Conference...May 7,1995, 10:00
AM-4:00 PM in Chicago.

0 Young Leadership
Conference...March 31-April
2,1995, at the Ritz Carleton
Hotel in Kansas City.

For further information,
contact the CKJF office at 268-
0672 or 268-0775

Thank You, Philip

 

On February 1, Philip
Goodman, Central Kentucky
Jewish Federation Jewish Family
Service’s social worker will be
leaving for another job. Philip
joined us in March, 1994 and
gave much time and effort in
establishing a new agency for the
Jewish community of Central
Kentucky. We thank him for his
dedication to CKJF JF S and wish

' him well in his new position: ~ , - '

money to send as many of your children as you can. Success here

 

(Editor's Note: As our 1995 Federation/UJA campaign begins, it
remains important for us as a Jewish community to understand the
many programs your campaign donations support. The following
letter from Prime Minister Rabin is but another example of the
continuing needs your time and generosity help fulfill.)

Rabbi Brian I... Lurie.
Executive Vice President
United Jewish Appeal

99 Park Avenue

New'York. New York 10016
USA,

Dear Brian.

There have. been some questions in recent months as to
whether or not Israel continues to need the funds raised on our
behalf by the United Jewish Appeal in the United States. Please, let
it be known to all concerned, that the need is serious and that the
partnership between us remains crucial and vital.

We. all realize that the world has changed. Israel is engaged
in a peace process which is bearing fruit. our economy is getting into
high gear and we now have many friends and supporters amongst
the family of nations.

It is in this very context that the work of UJA and the
Federations in America becomes all the more important. I believe.
having looked at your 1995 Case For Giving, that the initiatives you
have put forward are essential to our future. We have shared the
dream and the miracle and the costs of bringing 500.000 Jews home
to Israel in just five short years. We believe that at least that many
will still come and we count on you to be beside us to complete this
task. Nothing will mntribute more to Israel‘s strength in the next
century than this wonderful increase in our population. so the need
for American support has in no way diminished. In many ways. it is
even more important.

It is particularly gratifying to see UJA taking an aggressive
role in the "Israel Experience" program. As American communities
struggle with the question as to whether their "grandchildren will be
Jewish" the Israel Experience offers a marvelous way to build both
Jewish commitment and identity in today's younger generation. I
know. from having met. American youngsters while they were here,
of the enormous impact the program has had on them and I would
encourage UJA and the Federation to stress the need for raising the

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and you are bringing to American Jews, a program Whl('ll I have said
can make or break the Aliyah. This people to people program will
see real partnership and cooperation between us.

Recent articles in the press and some opinions I have heard
expressed about Israel no longer wanting or needing American
support or commenting on the notion that Israel is less of a "hot
button" than it used to be, fly in the face of realities.

American Jews have worked so hard to help us remain
strong. That work has paid off. It has been a success. We are.
strong. We are secure enough to negotiate peace from strength. Our
long-sought dreams are coming true. You helped us shape these
dreams, you helped make them come true. You have stood alongside
us all the way. We expect you will always do so.

The reasons for American support may be changing, but the
need remains. It is in our interest as Jews, no matter where we
may live, to work together to ensure a stronger future for us all.

       

Sincerely yours,

Yitzhak Rabin

Agencies Receive Allocations
From CKJ F

International, national and local beneficiary agencies of the
Central Kentucky Jewish Federation annually request and receive
a portion of the annual campaign dollars.

This year's allocations, as determined by the allocations
committee, includes:

--Camp Young Judaea

--Goldman Union Camp Institute

"Lexington Peace Camp

--Hope Center

--Anti-Defamation League of B'nai Brith

--American Jewish Committee

«Lauren Weinberg Scholarship Rind - National Conference

--Lexington Public Library (purchase of periodical)

--Public Broadcasting~(f0r Jewish programming)

"Jewish Community Centers Association

"Jewish War Veterans

--Jewish Education Service of North America

« ~--Israeli‘Universities

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The Case for Giving to Israel

There has been much publicity about Yossi Iieillins' remarks
regarding the relative unimportance of Diaspora philanthropic
giving to Israel. The. following out lines the imperatives of giving to
Israel:

I. Rescuing Jews from distressed countries such as the
former Soviet Union. is the highest commandment of "I’idy()Ii
Shivuim" or ransoming the captives. When coupled with bringing
them to Israel. it should be the highest priority of Jews to help
accomplish this important mitzvah.

2. It was through the advocacy of the American Jewish
community that the gates were allowed to be opened in the first
place. We have a moral obligation to insure that. as many leave the
former Soviet Union as possible before economic and political
conditions worsen. It is projected that at least another 500,000 will
be arriving in Israel over the next five years.

3. Responsibilities facing Israel of resettling a population
which will be the equivalent of 30 million being resettled by the
United States is a mammoth job that is beyond the ability of any one
country to accomplish on its own. It is the responsibility of the
Jewish people. not only Israel. because Israel is created to be a home
for all Jews, those who need it now or who might need it in the
future.

4. Although the economy of Israel has been expanding,
Israel has not been able to provide employment comparable to the
skill levels and professional backgrounds of the olim. There is
therefore considerable under employment in Israel which has
contributed to lower aliyah levels from the former Soviet Union.
More dollars have to be invested in economic development and in
social services for those families undergoing dislocation so that more
Russian olim Will be writing back to relatives to come to Israel as
quickly as possible

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were children A family of four is considered below the poverty line
if its monthly income is less than 8730. and elderly couples iftheir
combined monthly income did not exceed 8/150. There was an
increase of 540.300 poor persons in Israel from 1991-92 representing
a rise. from 15.9% of the population to 17.2%. The statistics are
based on data from the National Insurance Institute. Through
Youth Aliyah. absorption. economic development and renewal, the
Jewish Agency is making substantial inroads in providing additional
resources to alleviate poverty and provide new opportunities for
children who face uncertain futures.

6. Israel is changing for the better economically. Does this
in any way negate the importance of giving tzedakah for Jewish
need? Should the same argument be. made to negate the giving of
tzedakah in Amend). the wealthiest nation in the world? Why then
should this argument be made to helping our fellow Jews in Israel,
particularly in light of her demographic explosion and under
employment, caused by this latest wave of aliyah.

7. UJA is changing and emphasizing partnership This is
manifested by the Project Renewal Campaign, in which there are
twinning relationships between Diaspora communities and Israeli
neighborhoods. and Partnership 2000. the partnership between the
Diaspora and Israeli economic development. In this program
Diaspora communities will partner with counterparts in Israel for
regional and economic development.

8. Through your UJA dollars we are providing an
infrastructure within the former Soviet Union ofJewish education
and camping so that there can be some semblance of Jewish life
there even as we encourage aliyah In addition, teenage immigrants
are brought to Israel in advance of their parents. They will complete
their high school education in Israel and prepare for University
study. 2.000 have. arrived to date, and 5,000 are expected in 1995.

9. Aliyah 2000 will bring 280 groups of Israeli emissaries to
the republics of the former Soviet Union who will offer employment
proposals for immigrants to Israel, who take appropriate vocational
language training in the former Soviet Union.

10. Through the UJA contributions. the infrastructure has
been developed in Israel that will provide an Israel experience for
tens of thousands of our teenagers. The Reform, Conservative and
Orthodox movements receive subsidies to help enrich and expand
their summer programs for Israeli teenagers and college students
which creates better bonds between Israel and the Diaspora and
strengthens Jewish continuity for our own youth.

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11. ' The Joint
Distribution Committee. of
course, provides needed social
services in» fifty-eight countries
for Jews. including holocaust
survivors. the aged and the poor
and individuals undergoing
distress in Sarajevo and
elsewhere.

12. In addition. a
connection with Israel through
the UJA campaign provides a
sense of affiliation in work on
behalf of the Jewish people and
promotes a sense of global
connection for Jewish families.
As Teddy Kollek wrote ”We must
strengthen ties. not sever them.
UJA provides Jews with a
relatively easy connection to
keep them involved. You may
ask why does it have to be
through donations? Why can't it
be through business investments
in Israel? Unfortunately not
everyone can be an investor. A
person who can afford only
81.000 a year cannot be an
investor. but he can still make an
important contribution by
helping immigrant absorption.
Besides. some of the most urgent
and vital cause do not lend
themselves to business."

13. Giving to Israel is
an important parameter which
Congress uses to justify three
billion dollars of aid annually to
Israel. As Rudy Boschwitz wrote
"Undermine the UJA and the
American-Israel relationship will
be severely jeopardized. The
abilities of AII’AC will be
dramatically curtailed "
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extraordinary generosity shown
by American Jews through the
UJA and State of Israel Bonds.
There is nothing like it in the
United States in any ethnic,
religious or other community."

 

 

  

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Counselors
Wanted for
Camp Shalom

ext»-

. It's time to start

thinking about the summer
and Camp Shalom!
Applications are now being
accepted for Camp Shalom
Counselors.

Camp Shalom is
scheduled for two weeks this
summer, August 7-18. It will
once again be held at the
Woodman of the World
campsite.

If you are interested in
applying, please send a letter
explaining your interest and
qualifications to:

Central Kentucky Jewish
Federation
ATl‘N: Camp Shalom
340 Romany Road
Lexington, KY 40502

Lynn Cooper and Kim Slaton
Camp Shalom Co-Chairs

 

 

Book Review

Random Acts of
Kindness
and More Random Acts
iKin_dne_ss.

 

Elayne Rae Crystal

After a long week of
hearing about problems in our
society today (e.g., illness.
murder, AIDS. poverty) the last
thing I wanted to do was to sit
down and read a book about
people's misfortunes or one where
I had to concentrate on what I
was reading and remember
details. I longed for a book that
would be easy to read and leave
me with a positive feeling that

, there is good in this world. I was

so happy to read the book Mtg
Ac_ts of Kindness and want to
share it with you. The publishers
have since printed More Random
Acts of Kindness due to the
overwhelming response from

 

 

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people. I have read both books
and this review is about both the
books.

These books are a
compilation of true stories
submitted by people all over the
country who experienced kind acts
from strangers. The acts varied
from being as simple as helping
someone change a flat tire.
someone anonymously putting
money in an expired parking
meter. to a man forfeiting his seat
on an airplane for another
passenger (with no free flight
being offered to the man forfeiting
his seat). These acts were done
NOT because the people felt they
were expected to do so. but
bemuse they just felt they wanted
to--no strings attached. Reading
the various stories/recollections
made me feel good just seeing
what effect these acts of kindness
had on the people who told them.

It was interesting to note
that all the stories printed were
from the point of view of the
recipients. These people
experienced a very special
moment in their lives just
knowing that someone cared
enough to think about them
and/or help them out without
being asked to do so. Yes. it's
true we tend to respond readily to
mass tragedies (like hurricanes,
earthquake relief funds, flooding)
but how many of us actually think
and practice these random acts of
kindness on a daily basis? One of

the basic themes in Judaism is _

(txedaknh mitzvah. givmg to
charity) but. how often are We
aware of the profound affects such
acts may have on others? Perhaps

by becoming more aware of how
one small act can help another.
readers may be more considerate
of others.

The book also had
inspirational quotations on the
bottom ofeach page, for example:

    
   
     
  
    
  
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
   
 

COMMENTARY

The 1994
Elections and
the Jewish

" lfyou want happiness for an
hour -- take a nap
lfyou want happiness for a

day .. go fishing Community
lfyou want happiness for a
month -- get married Howard Ross

lfyou want happiness for a
lifetime -- help someone else"
"Chinese proverb

The results of the 1994
elections have stimulated a
beehive of discussion in the

  
 

Another "plus" about
these books is the fact that they
do not have to be read on one
sitting lest you'll forget what is
going on. You can read and enjoy
a few pages at a time. come back
later. and still get the same
"warm" feeling from the books.

The publisher. Conari
Press. has announced that
February 17, 1995. will he

"Random Acts of Kindness Day,"
which is part of National Random
Acts of Kindness week recently
proclaimed by the U. S. Congress.
Readers are welcome to write for
a free packet of how groups can
participate. For details write to:

Random Acts of Kindness Day

1 144 65th Street
Suite B
Emeryville. California 94608
Phone: 1-800-685-9595

Fax: 1-510-654-7259

 

      
     
    
 
  
  
    
   
  
     
    
   
  
  
  
   
   
  
   

American Jewish community.
Concerned with the issues of the
religious right. the Jewish
community has begun to realize
that it is going to be forced to
deal with the anti-liberal turn of
the country.

It is a well established
fact that the American Jewish
agenda is traditionally liberal.
1994 showed no deviation from
that tradition. We Jews, who
make up only 2% of the
population, voted. according to
best estimates, 80% Democratic.
This is obviously opposite the
national trend.

Another fact.
infrequently addressed, is that
Jewish representation in
Congress fell by 9 seats; one
Senate and eight House seats.
We were the only minority group

The t'nuntr) voted for
more"traditional" values »- those
values which the Jewish
community fears the most: anti-
abortion, anti-welfare, anti-
immigration, anti-gay and for

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in the American political agenda
and then expend every effort to
be involved. We must look at
the process with Jewish eyes
and we must act with Jewish
interests.
It will not be easy.

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CKJF Looking for a
Few Good People

CKJF Board Elections to Take Place in April

The Central Kentucky Jewish Federation will hold its annual
election in April and would like to know of those members of CKJF who
are interested in running for the Board. Board members serve for three-
year-terms. Working with CKJF is challenging and rewarding. [f you
are interested in being placed on the ballot, please contact the CKJF
office at 268-0672, or 268-0775, Steve Caller at 266- 1 314, or Martin
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HADASSAH

Hadassah Is More than Hospitals

Hadassah Projects:
The Youth Aliyah Story

It was 1938. four years after the historic exodus of several
thousand German orphans to what was then Palestine. Under the
aegis of Youth Aliyah another group would be joining them. But the

children arrived in port too late to travel. Although everyone was

weary. Youth Aliyah Director and Hadassah founder Henrietta Szold -

said. "Prepare a festive meal with oranges and nuts. This is the
children's first evening with us. and it will leave an indelible
impression of Palestine on every child."

Over dinner, Ms. Szold pulled out a long list of children's
names, children whose visas she had personally requested. She
matched each name to a face-and remembered each face to her
dying day. Henrietta Szold was Youth Aliyah's first director and
served in that position until her death in 1945.

Over the years. as the ethnic makeup of the emigrés
changed. Youth Aliyah swiftly adapted its facilities and programs to
meet each incoming wave's unique needs. When Operation Magic
Carpet rescued Yemenite refugee children and brought them to the
new state in 1949. Youth Aliyah developed programs initiating them
into Western society. Youth Aliyah was instrumental in the
successful absorption of Iraqi, Syrian, Iranian. Spanish. French and
other Jewish immigrant youth. When it became clear that
underprivileged Israeli adolescents needed special programs, Youth
Aliyah tackled that challenge. too.

Youth Aliyah is constantly evaluating its programs,
consulting with experts in the education, psychology and immigrant
absorption fields. innovating new programs as needed. This
flexibility is a hallmark of Youth Aliyah.

Youth Aliyah educated youngsters through a system of
residential villages and day centers. At the residential schools. both
vocational and academic training is offered in a warm and
supportive atmosphere. At the day centers. teenagers with learning
or behavioral disabilities receive the education and special attention

pattern of poverty and become contributing members of society. A
dedicated professional staff gives each youngster personal care and
guidance.

Hadassah is the world's largest organizational contributor
to Youth Aliyah. Each year Hadassah fulfills a multimillion dollar
commitment to Youth Aliyah's maintenance and education budgets.
In addition. Hadassah makes extra-budgetary grants to fund
scholarships. enrichment programs and renovations to the
residential facilities. One. such example is Hadassah‘s $3 million
grant that is facilitating the absorption and integration of Ethiopian
teenagers.

Hadassah also contributes to five Youth Aliyah day centers--
Carmela Kalmanson Day Center in Rehobot. Frieda Lewis Day
Center in Itod. Rose Matzkin Day Center in Tel Aviv. Faye Schenk
Day Center in Jerusalem and Bernice S. Tannenbaum Day Center
in Herzliya. Each center offers vocational training in such areas as
tamentry. hairdressing. auto mechanics. electronics. computers and
more.

There is much more to the Youth Aliyah commitment in

Israel than can be expressed in this newspaper article. There is no
question that Youth Aliyah works--for the youngsters and for Israel
which reaps the benefits of the skills these graduates bring to the
work force. Help Hadassah support Youth Aliyah so that the
challenges of today can become the successes. not the crises. of
tomorrow. For more information on Youth Aliyah and/or Hadassah
contact Shirley Bryan at 272-1851. or Evelyn Geller at 272-8972.

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Be a part of the largest women's Zionist group! We are now
accepting nominations for the 1995-96 local board. Local and
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Upcoming Hadassah
Events}!

Event: Speak Out Lexington
Date : Wednesday, February 1
Time: 7:30 PM.
Call Janet at 263-4746
for location

Event: General Meeting
Date: Sunday. February 5
Time: 3:00 P