Jewish Post, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 January 1981 — Page 6

nuary 2, 1981 Th* Jewish Post and Opinion

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By RABBI ALAN WEITZMAN In Jewish history there has always been struggle over

who determines the calendar. The same battle exists today in the smaller communities. We are over-organ-lized, and overlinstitution-

Weitzman alized. We have four synagogues, each of which has auxiliaries for its men, women and youth. We have a Jewish Community Center, a Federation, Hadassah, B’nai B’rith Men

and Women, American Jewish Committee, a Country Club we share with Allentown, and all of this is maintained by 3,000 Jews, 30% of whom are over 65 years of age. ALL OF THESE groups offer a variety of programs for members and non-members. In order to minimize the possibility of events being scheduled on the same day, there is a community calendar which is supposed to be followed. Once a year representatives of the various groups meet at the Jewish Community Center to negotiate and hammer out a calen-

The Rains Came In Israel, Cloud-Seeding Credited

JERUSALEM - The heavy rains that have been blessing Jerusalem are all not responses to the prayers added to the daily services calling for geshem between Sukkot and Passover. Probably more intensive than that of any other country, Israel has refined the seeding of clouds scientifically and most will not argue the point Tba ImrtJi Paw MUJpawm PtaMMMdWoafcfy J— — mm tent. *mM fc. mt- * Mm a* 0|Mm awaorikw (oyfe* r o. aatiMM, •ca^ta. hv wan K—m Mte. o< M—a—I* m « Part. Av. m Mm. tanrn M MM MM OpWm< Mm. r.o. Bmi MW. ScMaMM NY NMl.

considering the rainfall already at this part of the year. The additional 15 per cent rain has been the result of the work of a team of Hebrew University scientists. The H.U. team, headed by Prof. Yehuda Neumann, of the department of atmospheric sciences, and aided by Avraham Gagin, explained that while experiments are being conducted in various parts of the world, “our scientific planning and our accurate measuring systems” are unique. The Israeli cloud-seeding planes are equipped with sophisticated radar and measuring devices.

dar. In theory, it is a good principle, but in practice our Federation and Center, because they have the largest constituency, receive preferential treatment. There aren’t many dates that are open when they finish because no one wants the winter months because of inclement weather, and no major events take place in the summer. When it comes to scheduling Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, there is also a struggle because families may be inviting the same guests to the life cycle functions. This is an important concern in a locale where everyone knows everyone else. Presently there are no rules on how dates are set so whomever selects the time first has the right to protect their function. One synagogue has booked events for three years in advance. Now what do we do? • I AM ATTEMPTING to line up programs for our Young Couples Group, Scholar-in-residence, etc., and find no dates available. Yes, we are over-structured, overprogrammed, etc. and there is no easy answer. My solution is the democratic principle of free enterprise. Let each group offer whatever program it wants on the best date suitable to them and let the people decide which function best meets their need and attend the one of their choice.

“I/I Forget Thee O Jerusalem” Join Us For A Unified Jerusalem Congressman Robert Drinan outstanding Catholic Thoologican and Honorary Sponsor of America-lsrael Friendship League and the Honorable Harry Z. Hurwitz Israel Minister of Information, Washington, D.C. will addrasathe ANNUAL MIDWINTER CONFERENCE of Bnai Zion oldest American Zionist Fraternal Organization at the Amerioe-lsrael FrisndsMp House on Sunday, Jen. IS, INI fcJO am. - 4 p.nv Luncheon and Award Ceremonies honoring Murray Zuckoff, editor, Jewish Teiegraphlc Agency and The Jewish Week SEMINARS ON ISSUES OF CONCERN TO EVERY AMERICAN JEW Reglstredon fee includes light breakfast 9:30 to 10 a.m. end luncheon »Sa*o Rabbi L Usher Kirehfaium, Netionei President Conference Chairman

A Look Back, A Look Ahead By STUART L. BERMAN The year 1980 witnessed the return of Mike Rossman to prominence as he won three straight fights. The former world’s light heavyweight champion — no longer known a--the Jewish Bomber or the Kosher Butcher is a candidate for Come-back Boxer of the Year. Also, he is at least “identified” with one Jewish cause — Keren-Or, the Israel organization for'the blind. 1981 will bring A1 Rosen back to baseball. He literally burst into stardom in the 1950’s, winning the home run title in his rookie year. In 1953 he became the first man ever unanimously chosen for the Most Valuable Player award while leading Cleveland into the World Series. Reggie Jackson, looking for a new contract this year, is remembered for wearing a black mourning band in memory of the Israelis murdered at the Munich Olympics. That year at Oakland he had three Jewish teammates — Mike Epstein, Ken Holtzman and Art Shamsky. Whatever happened to Joe Ginsberg a catcher with seven teams in 14 big league years retiring with the Mets in the 1960’s? My crystal basketball shows an NBA championship in 1981 for Sam Schulman dynamic owner of the Seattle Supersonics

And whatever happened to Max Zaslofsky star of the New York Knicks in the l95A’s?

The Yeshiva University varsity wresting team is making a mark in the Independent Athletic Conference. YU pins its hopes in 1981 on 2 standouts — Robert Marcus of Brooklyn, N.Y. in the heavyweight class and Aaron Husney of Jacksonville, Fla. in the 190 pound division.

My Washington, D. C. hearing aid tells me Bernie Wolfe, now a stockbroker, is looking for a comeback as goalie in the National Hockey League. Catch a rising star — Congressman Jack Kemp with close ties to Ronald Reagan and closer links to Israel. He told us he’ll attend the 1981 Maccabiah Games. The former pro football star produced a fundraising film for the U.S. Maccabiah team going to Ramat Gan this summer. In closing, a note of praise to my wife Audrey who brought us a first born son, Little Nathaniel, in 1980. In his Rookie year, he looks like an All-American candidate — fast hands and good lateral movement. I think he may even be presidential timber. Jimmy Carter proved that anybody can grow up to be a president. i n aU the little leaguers and big leaguers, the great and near-great — best wishes for a happy healthy and prosperous New Year.

Bishops' Message Concern For Jews

HOUSTON, Tx. — Methodist bishops throughout the world were asked to “be aggressive in putting the world on notice that our solidarity with the Jewish community continues” by the president of the United Methodist Council of Bishops, Roy C. Nichols of New York. In the closing session of the

Council’s biennial convention, Bishop Nichols called on religious leaders to unite to combat a “resurgence of antiJewish symptoms and actions in the United States”.

There have been three births in the first Reform kibbutz in Israel, Yahel in the Arava, and all three are girls.

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