Jewish Post, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 June 2001 — Page 6

PlCY'

Tfc'1

IND 6 June 27. 2001 Games

Continued from page 2 hobby," said Derei, "it's good for my health. After an especially challenging day at work, I play a few rounds to help me relax. Then I can go home to my wife and four children with a smile on my face." In Israel, Derei competes in civilian tennis tournaments representing the police force. He enters 12 competitions a year, which take place from Eilat to Haifa. He has won the gold medal every year, for the past si* years. This vuas Derei's second World Police & Fire Games. Two years ago, in South Africa, he also won a silver medal in men's tennis. "I made many friends with the athletes there. It was great to see some of them again here." When Derei isn't interrogating criminals or winning tennis games, he gives tzedakah to the community through his singing and piano skills.

"When poor Israelis want to get married and can't afford the music, my daughter and I set up our own music system and perform for them for free." "Gidi" Lind is the chief superintendent and duty commander at the Operational Fitness Training School in Netanya. He is a 23-year veteran with the Israel Police and is responsible for preparing new recruits for the physical entrance exams, which they must pass before advancing to the next level of training. Then he teaches them selfdefense, how to capture and handcuff a prisoner and how to shoot a pistol. A long-time runner, Lind belongs to an athletic group that practices throughout the winter and spring and then runs races in various towns. He competes with civilians, representing the Police, near Tel Aviv. In these Games, Lind ran the 10 kilometer crosscountry race in the Grand

Obituaries

Robert Lee Pallman, 86, entrepreneur

Robert Lee Pallman who co-founded Roberts Distributors in 1957 died Thursday at the age of 86. Pallman's business career began as manager for Kipp Bros and then manager for Barney's Jewelry. Together with his wife Rose, Robert began his own small jewelry store in downtown Indianapolis at 107 S. Capitol in the Liberty Building. He moved the store to 255 South Meridian Street in 1970 and retired ten years later. The business is still owned by the Pallman family. Pallman was a 50-year member of the Monument Masonic Lodge, Congregation Beth-El Zedeck and B'nai Brith. He was a Kentucky Colonel and a member of City

of Hope and Hooverwood Guild. He served in the Army during WWII. Pallman is survived by his wife Rose Goldstein Pallman, his daughter Sunny A. Reardon, his son Bruce Pallman, his sister Goldie Sagalowsky, his brother Conrad Pallman, six grandchildren and two step-grand-children. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested contributions be sent to the Susan B. Komen Race for The Cure or the The American Heart Association. Graveside services were held at the Beth-El Zedeck North Cemetary and arrangements were handled by Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Meridian Hills Mortuary.

AARON •RUBEN •NELSON THF MERIDIAN HILLS MORTUARY Since OT) “The Iciviah hincnil Home of liiihniiii/iolis" Funeral Pre-Planning Available ‘ 1328 West 86th St. iu\ir St.* \ inccnt‘Hospital $ 846-6501

Master (B) division, for athletes over 50 years of age. "I thought the race was going to take place on a flat track, but the terrain turned out to be something of an obstacle course. It was a nice surprise. It was a cool, cloudy'day as we ran through a beautiful forest, with blue lines delineating the track." This was Lind's first visit to the U.S. "I was very impressed with Games' overall organization and the friendly volunteers. The athletes, in all the sports, seemed very proud and serious. We never encountered any anti-Semitism or anti-Israel sentiments. But then again, there were no ath-

Rons

Continued from page 4 Gush Etzion seeking help Last week. Jay Greenwald, consultant to the mayor of Gush Etzion, Israel, gave a briefing at the home of Hart and Simona Hasten about the situation in Israel. The 40 people in attendance heard Greenwald describe what it was like to witness the shooting in the tunnel road connecting Gush Etzion and Jerusalem. "I was three cars behind Sarah Blaustein and the other woman when she was murdered," he said. Other horror stories included the reading of the letter by Kobi Mandel's brother reflecting on the death of his brother. Leaving the event, one attendee apologized for "leaving tears behind on the couch." Greenwald is visiting the U.S. to raise money for an emergency humanitarian campaign to help the residents of Gush Etzion. Indianapolis residents have been very generous in supporting this cause. For those who were not able to attend the event, but still want to donate funds, please e-mail Josh Hasten at [email protected]

Religious school staff recognition On Family Night, the following four Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation religious school staff received special recognition for their years of service: Jackye Abbott (10 years), Cindy Harry (5 years), Bruce Signer (10 years), Debbie Tehrani (5 years). Also, two teaching assistants

letes from Arab countries here. We loved Indianapolis and all the people here." Like Derei, Lind encountered some fellow athletes from previous Games. "I got to meet the Hungarian equivalent of my job. The reunion added a wonderful level of excitement for me. We are all looking forward to attending the 2003 Games in Barcelona. In addition to cross country running, I plan on competing in the pull ups and bench press, which I believe I can win." When Lind isn't training others or running races, he also donates his time for tzedakah. In his small hometown village, Nirit, there are

(madrichim) are graduating from high school: Ali Pryweller and Eddie Roger. The entire school is blessed by their expertise.

Births: • Max Ryan to parents Kelly and Michael Stallsmith • Jacob Ryan to parents Janet and Joshua Freedman and grandparents Janet and Dr. Irving Freedman • Alexander James Bales to grandparents Gabrielle and Jerome Tamler • Twins Julia Marion and Adam Mortimer to parents Cheryl and Dr. David Ratzman • Bailie Heather Inglis to grandparents Sharon and Barry Wallack • Catelyn Reiter to grandparents Gayle and Jerry Ancel • Megan Cantor to grandparents Jay and Eileen Bergida • Juliana Grace to grandparents Donna and Stephen Kort, great grandaughter to Estelle Kort

parents Dr. Bernard an Renee Oppenheim • Jaxanna Beth Fink t grandparents Maris an Maurice Bluestein • Madelyn Higgins t great grandparents Molly an Jan Jacobs • Jason Parker to granc parents Francine and Gabrii Rosenberg • Susan and George t adopted parents Barbara an Phil Wikon and grandmotht Evelynne Fuldauer

Wedding anniversaries: • Roberta & Scott Fretzin • Shoshana & David Harper

only 250 families. Each year about a dozen boys go into the Israeli Army. Lind gives them free fitness preparation les-

sons.

More important than sports and work to him are hJchildren. "I am exceptionally proud of my children's accomplishments. My 26-year old son works in the high tech industry and my 22-year old son works in financial securi-

ties. My daughter has a career in the Israeli Army and in three months she will be promoted to commander. It is ironic that while I run ten kilometer races, she walks ten kilometer* «n the desert can ing a full Army backpack.

irry-

• Stephanie & Jerry Silber • Debra & Pierre Atlas • Mr. & Mrs. Baerncopf • Mr. & Mrs. Morris Nahmias (55th) • Illo & Ernest Heppner • Joe & Vicki Goldstein (60th) • Rochelle and Mark Effron (24th) Birthdays: Mrs. Mort Adler (80th birthday), Toby Blickman (80th birthday), Julie Buckley (40th birthday). Jack Litwack (70th birthday), Florence Sering (90th birthday) Bar/Bat Mitzvah: • Danielle Esterre Hodes, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Zachary Hodes, granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Hodes and Mrs. Romona Duggleby • Adam, son of Karen and Louis Shlensky • Julia, daughter of Annin and Michael Sadove • Bryan, son of Margy and Glenn Tuckman

ter

and Ellen and Andrew Greenspan • Benjamin Linder, son of Gina Berger and Gary Linder • Matthew, son of Ellen and David Schwartz Wedding mazel tov to: • Mr. and Mrs. Harold Aron upon the marriage of their daughter Susan Louise to Michael H. Denardo • Jack and Florence Sosniak upon the marriage of their daughter Irene Martha to Gary Noah Savine

* Amy Greenspan, daughof Carol and Jack Harris