Jewish Post, Indianapolis, Marion County, 29 January 1986 — Page 8

DAVID AND LIBBY FOGEL (above) traveled to Israel recently to dedicate their grove of 1000 trees in the American Independence Park near Beit Shemesh. They were accompanied by friends Roz and Milton Bohard of Indianapolis and Rhoda and Herman Hurwitz of Hallendale, Florida. Rabbi Sasso leads course

A Jewish Chautauqua Society (JCS) — sponsored course will be offered at Butler University in Indianapolis under the direction of Indianapolis Rabbi Dennis Sasso during the Spring 1986 semester. JCS, educational arm of the National Federation of Temple Brotherhoods (NFTB), endows ludaism courses at universities throughout the United States and Canada, assigns rabbinic lecturers to campuses, donates books of Judaica to libraries, distributes a large film collection and sponsors Institutes for Christian Clergy in its goal of improved interfaith relations. NFTB is comprised of 500 Temple Brotherhoods with over 70,000 members in the United States, Canada, and abroad. It is affiliated with the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, parent body of Reform Judaism. Sasso, a rabbi at Congregation Beth-El Zedeck since

1977, will teach "Judaism Today,” a study of concepts, beliefs, practices, ideas, literature, and issues in contemporary life. Sasso is president of the Indiana Interreligious Commission on Human Equality, while also serving on numerous interfaith, civic, and community boatds and agencies. He is also a regular panelist on "Focus on Faith," a weekly television program on interfaith issues. Rabbi Sasso was ordained at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in Philadelphia. He earned a Master of Arts in Religion from Philadelphia's Temple University and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Christian Theological Seminary. Sasso and his wife, Rabbi Sandy Sasso, are the first husband and wife couple in Jewish history, as Sandy Sasso also serves on the rabbinic staff at Congregation Beth-El Zedeck.

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Early detection for breast cancer

Continued from page IN 2 Some cancers are best picked up at an early stage by the woman herself, but most will be more instruction is made available at some breast diagnostic centers, provided either by especially trained technician or a registered nurse. Special educational pamphlets as well as audio visual and breast model teaching methods are often used. Professional exam for cancer of the breast performed by the patient's own medical doctor can find some cancers when careful attention is given to physical examination of the breast. Extra effort by the doctor is a very important aspect to the examination. If diagnosis of cancer is to be made early, it is easily detected by the mammogram. Every woman should learn the proper technique of breast self examination and perform it regularly. If there is a suspicious change, it may be important for her to visit her physician for further examination. Breast self examination important for women to have professionalexaminationannually or more often, if symptoms are present. Symptoms that should cause you to consult your physician: 1. Lumps in the breast or armpit 2. Thickening in the breast 3. Discharge from the nipple 5. Dimpling or puckering of the breast Fortunately, most breast lumps and non-bloody nipple discharges are not serious but may require further evaluation. The x-ray mammogram, or in some instances, breast ultrasound examination when indicated, may help to differentiate benign from malignant disease. You may wish to ask your physician about the benefits of a mammogram, particularly if you are in your mid thirties or nearing forty, or have a strong family history of breast cancer. The American Mara Eisenstein bom in Illinois Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Eisenstein (the former Marilyn B. Freed) announce the birth of their daughter Mara Danielle. She was bom in Park Ridge, III., Friday, Jan. 3, 1986. She will join her sister, Leah, at home in Highland Park, 111. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Freed, of Kokomo. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Eisenstein, Chicago. Mrs. Ida Freed of Canton, Ohio, is the great-grandmother.

Cancer Society offers guidelines for screening women without breast symptoms, aiding in the goal of reducing possible death from cancer in the most effective way possible. These current mammography guidelines are generally shared by many medical and surgical professional societies, and include: 1. Women 35-40, a baseline mammogram, to aid in comparison with future screenings.

2. Women 41-49, Mammography every 1-2 years, and more frequently if the woman has breast symptoms, or she has a family history of breast cancer. 3. Women over the age of 50 should have a mammogram every year, because breast cancer is more likely to occur after this age. Mammography screening helps detect cancer early and saves lives.

Norm Weisman

Continued from page IN 6 41st anniversary on January 28th! Mazeltov to all and many more wonderful anniversaries! Dr. Irving and Janet Friedman celebrated their 23rd on January 20th! Also anniversary greetings to Evalyn and Leonard Farber January 26th! FLASH! Want to specially wish Marla Kaseff (Dolores and Leonard) a happy 14th birthday on FEb. 2nd! Isn't that "Groundhog Day!” FLASH! Great to have one of our own Indy gals, Marla Gerson (Trudy and Alex) working at Hooverwood, in the Social Service Department! Marla grew up in Indianapolis, received her BA degree in social work from I.U., and her master's degree in counseling from Butler University! Good luck Marla! FLASH! He rates as a great salesman! He sold an "electric" blanket to an Indian! OR When the doctor asked her patient "Do you smoke, drink, keep late hours?" the patient said "no" to each question! And the doctor said, "How can I cure you, if you don't have anything to give up"! FLASH! Mike Mintz

smashed the bowling pins for a terrific 255 actual and 657 total! Nice work Mike!.... FLASH! A happy 70 birthday to the charming Aunt Irma Friedman of Gary! Signed Keith Pizele, your nephew! FLASH! Too true! The excuses of non-attending temple members have been classified by religious leaders into medical categories, as the "Cardiac worshippers" "I have it in my heart!" FLASH! I wonder why intensive care rooms are nest to the cashier's desk? FLASH! I am still working on my nostalgic column, with memories of long ago; names, engagements.marriages, clubs, events, etc. etc. It will be a like a grand reunion! Look for it soort! Hubba Hubba! FLASH! Spend your vacation in your own backyard and your friends will know the kind of person you are — sensible, imaginative, home-loving and broke! FLASH! My favorite joke! I proposed to a gal the other night and she was so surprised, she fell out of bed! It was the first time she received a proposal over the telephone! Bye now!

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