Jewish Post, Indianapolis, Marion County, 31 March 1972 — Page 26

THE JEWISH POST AND OPINION

Friday, March 31, 19/3

Slight Decline Noted As Fund Tops $2,000

A slight decline in the number •f gifts to the Falasha Fund was recorded this week, but the total did pass the $2,000 mark, if only barely so. THE HIGHLIGHT of the con-

tributions was the activity of Abraham Weinstein, who is conducting a campaign among his friends, and this week submitted six gifts for a total of $80. In all previous fund projects

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of The P-O, such activity has made a significant difference in the total finally raised. No decision has been reached as between purchase of a tractor for the Falashas or construction of a health clinic. Two factors will determine what the project will be. One will be the need, which is presently being explored with those who are leading in aid for the Falashas, and the second will be the cost. Meanwhile, it is clear that somewhere between $5000 and $10,000 will be required for a health clinic, and the price of a tractor has been set at $12,000. REMITTANCES should be made out to The Post and Opinion Falasha Fund and mailed to 611 N. Park Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. 46204. All contributions are tax deductible.

Contributions Acknowledged Previous Total $1681.00 Abraham Weinstein, New York, N.Y. collected from friends — The Men’s Club of The Brotherhood Synagogue, Warren J. Cavior, Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Weinstein, Mr. and Mrs. Raphael Pinchas, Mrs. Bertha Levin and Edward Paley 80.00 Gerson and Watsky Families, New Orleans, La 25.00 Aaron Goodof, Malden, Mass 25 00 Dr. & Mrs. Sidney Kimelblot, Hollywood, Fla 25.00 Estelle R. Menschik, Chicago, 111 ‘ 25 00 Dr. Joseph Rose, Washington, D.C 18.00 Mrs. Albert S. Donner, Philadelphia, Pa 15.00 Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Mohr, Louisville, Ky 15.00 Mrs. Norman Alweis, Dallas, Texas 10.00 Anonymous, Bethesda, Md 10 00 Mr. & Mrs. David Civval, Great Neck, N.Y 10.00 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph R. Fine, Clearwater, Fla 10.00 Alan Gerson, Boston, Mass 10 00 Mr. & Mrs. H.G. Henschel, Concord, N.C 10.00 Mr. & Mrs. Louis Kleinman, Brooklyn, N.Y 10.00 Mr. & Mrs. S.B. Terkeltoub, Flushing, N.Y 10.00 Mrs. Bertha S. Goldstein, Highland Park, N.Y 5.00 Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Kaplan, River Edge, N.J 5.00 S.S. Rosenberg, Paterson, N.J 5 00 Mrs. S.N. Sager, Chicago, 111 5 00 Mr. & Mrs. Philip Zawadsky, Indianapolis 5 00 Mrs. Martha Cohen, Pittsburgh, Pa 2.00 Betty Edelstein, Louisville 2.00 Janet Silverman, Brentwood, N.Y 1 00 Total to date $2019.00

Candle -Project Told By Rabbi Editor, POST and OPINION: I have recently initiated a project which is being referred to by the initials SCCS (Sabbath Candles for College Students). With the kind and gracious assistance of the members of my Sisterhood, I sent a box of Sabbath candles, candlesticks, lace headcover, as well as the blessing over the Sabbath candies to the Jewish girls of this area who are presently attending colleges in distant communities. I am pleased to note that this project was quite favorably received by the students, as well as their parents, as the letters which I received from the students can attest to. As simple a matter as this is, with very little effort involved, it can, in my humble opinion and estimation, accomplish a great deal toward counteracting the religiouslyalien and, often, adverse influences on the college campus today. It can equally serve as a so-called “investment” for the future, in the sense that, not only will the observance of this sacred tradition serve as a possible barrier against intermarriage, but that it will also cultivate a habit which, hopefully, will continue to be observed after marriage. RABBI GERALD LERER Temple Israel Community Center 548 St. Paul Ave. Cliffside Park, N.J., 07010

New York Reader Collects $80, Praises The Gersons

Falasha Fund: What a marvelous job you are doing in establishing the Falasha Fund at the suggestion of those beautiful people Sylvia and Lester Gerson. Indeed, their report on the community of Falasha Jews in Gondar was very moving' — so much so that it moved me to start a little campaign of my own here in New York City and I am pleased to enclose a number of checks totalling $80, with a possible additional contribution of $100 or more some time in April. The idea of establishing a Health Clinic is an extraordinary suggestion and should certainly be pursued. For your information, I am pleased to list herewith the names and addresses of those who were kind enough to send their contributions to me. (See under ‘‘Contribution* Acknowledged.” I have every confidence that you will indeed reach the $5,000 mark and that once again, as the Gersons so aptly said, we will prove “that Jews are their brothers’ keepers.” ABRAHAM WEINSTEIN 20 Fifth Avenue New York, N.Y. 10011 Falasha Fund: Kindly accept my contribution toward the purchase of a tractor for the Falasha Jews o f Ethiopia.

For too many years these Jews have been disregarded and not recognized as Jews until their members have decreased by attrition and conversion until only a few are left who still profess and follow their Torah Judaism. May God prosper your good works. DR. & MRS. S. KIMELBLOT Hollywood, Fla. FALASHA FUND: Please find enclosed check for $25.00 for The Falasha Jews Fund. Your prompt, wonderful, cooperation in assisting and your continued coverage of it in your paper are to be higtiiy commended and encouraged. Bless the Gerson’s for their foresight and generosity of spirit in starting this project. THE WATSKY FAMILIES New Orleans, La. FALASHA FUND: I know this is a drop in the bucket, but every little bit helps. G-D bless you for your work, and the deeds you do for the less fortunate. May you all have a happy and healthy Passover. MR. & MRS. L. KLEINMAN Brooklyn, N.Y. Falasha Fund: Enclosed is our contribution for the Falasha Fund. Wishing you great success in your “Chai” fund raising campaign. MR. & MRS. P. ZAWADSKY Indianapolis, Ind.

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