Jewish Post, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 January 1981 — Page 5

Only $1,673.60 Is Still Needed Tougher Conversion To Put Ambulance Fund Over Top Ado ?l ed „

Only $1,673.60 is still needed to bring to a successful conclusion the $15,000 campaign among readers of The Jewish Post and Opinion to buy a fully-equipped ambulance for Tel Hashomer Hospital at Tel

Aviv.

A gift from the farthest destination came from Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Kleinfeld, of Fairbanks, Alaska. The $100 donation brought to 17 the number of readers who have joined the $100 club. The drive should soon be drawing to a close. Several weeks of $500 or more will put it over the top and the full amount will be transfered to the hospital as a gift from The Post and Opinion and its loyal

subscribers.

Post and Opinion readers have a vaunted record of aid to Israel starting with a fullyequipped ambulance for the Magen David Adorn, Israel’s Red Cross, plus a Blood Bank, an X-ray room for the Government Hospital in Eilat, a tractor for the Falasha which, when it proved to be not feasible because the land provided became inaccessible, was used to smuggle them into Israel, and other benefactions. including $40,000 for

Mechitza Installed, Congregation Grows

PROGRESS OF TEL HASHOMER FUND

AMOUNTNEEDED

Contributed thus far (Regular Drive) Mr. & Mrs. Zoltan Weisz, Indpls. Rabbi Daniel Goldberger, Denver, CO Mr. & Mrs. Solomon Terkeltoub, Flushing Mr. A Mrs. Melvin Brenner, Westwood, NJ Mrs. Morris W. Pechter, Chicago Rose Carr Goldberg, Brooklyn Sam & Florence Kaufman, Cincinnati David Pittel, No. Hollywood, CA Balance thus far (regular drive)

Auxiliary Fund

Religious School Fund

Grand Total:

BALANCE REQUIRED: $100 AUXILIARY FUND

Contributed thus far

Mr. A Mrs. Andrew J. Kleinfeld,

Fairbanks, Alaska BALANCE THUS FAR

$15,000 $10,878.50

$50 $25 $25 $18 $15 $10 $10

$5

$11,036.50 $1,721.00

$568.90

$13,326.40

$1,673.60

$1,621

$100

$1,721

scholarships for Israel’s poor at a time when high school was available only to those who could afford the tuition. Tel Hashomer was founded in 1940 on the outskirts of Tel Aviv and served as a British army hospital. When the British withdrew from Israel and the War of Liberation erupted, the conglomeration of quonset huts were transformed ito a military hospital as an evacuation center for the wounded from Tel Aviv

By LEE SCHWARTZ LOS ANGELES (P-O) - Definite growth at Etz Jacob Congregation during the year since a mechitza was installed in the main sanctuary was reported by Rabbi Rubin

Huttler.

STARTED “because it’s Orthodox law,” Rabbi Huttler said his aim was to bring the congregation into agreement with that law. Some opposition was evidenced by congregation members, but the synagogue, located in the heart of the Jewish District of Los Angeles, draws approximately 2,000 worshippers at three separate services during the High Holy Days. There is mixed seating in the two areas outside the

main sanctuary.

Daily attendance has increased also, the rabbi pointed out, stating he is most Patronize Our Advertisers

pleased with the increase at Saturday morning and after-

noon services.

DESPITE the fact that some less orthodox members have left the congregation, an increase in elderly and young Orthodox have balanced out this loss, Rabbi Huttler ex-

plained.

Etz Jacob, located in a neighborhood comprised mainly of elderly, has seen an increase in the number of observant families moving into the area. These families send their children to Hebrew Day schools and as a result the religious school at the synagogue is dying out. However, the parents do come to worship, mainly because of the congregation’s strict adherence to Orthodox law, according to Rabbi Hut-

tler.

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became a civilian hospital in 1953, and now caters to both military and civilian needs. SMALL AND LARGE gifts will be appreciated, and donors will be listed week to week unless otherwise specified. The gifts are tax exempt, and remittances should be made out to the Tel Hashomer Hospital Fund, and mailed to The Post and Opimon, 611 N. Park Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. 46204. Notes From Contributors Enclosed please find check for $25 for the Tel Hashomer Hospital Fimd. I cannot think of a more immediate cause which should call for the support of our Jewish brethren. — Mr. & Mrs. Solomon B. Terkeltoub, Brooklyn, NY On the occasion of my first grandchild, I’m enclosing a check for the fund. I hope by this time you will go over the top. Happy New Year to all. — Rose Carr Goldberg, Brooklyn. Attached find a check for $5. Kindly accept this small amount toward such a good cause. I wish I could donate more. — David Pittel, No. Hollywood, CA.

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By MARVIN MIGDOL

MIAMI (P-O) - Becoming a conservative Jew in South Florida will require more time and effort from now on, a panel of Conservative Rabbis from Dade and Broward

counties has decided.

The decision means that the 100 gentiles who desire to convert formally each year here will have to attend more lectures, be more involved with their sponsoring rabbi and go through a formal hearing before a special religious court before they are recognized officially as

Jews.

THE CHANGES are “an attempt to ensure that all the candidates for conversion are going to achieve a high level of commitment,” said Rabbi Paul Plotkin of Temple Israel in Miramar. Rabbi Seymour Friedman of Temple Sinai in Hollywood, a vice president of the group, told the P-O that conversions eight years ago averaged about 70. The number of lectures conversion candidates must attend have been increased from 10 to 15, Rabbi Friedman stated. A convert must first obtain

a sponsoring rabbi. After Uie screening, the candidate receives training in Jewish laws and customs. The conversion is completed in a Beth

Din.

RABBIS WILL be expected to be more actively involved with the candidate for conversion, Rabbi Friedman told The P-O. The Assembly also plans to set up permanent, formal Beth Din panels instead of relying on ad-hoc courts for each convert as formerly was the case. Some of the new procedures are already in effect. Unlike past classes present students are receiving an introduction to the Hebrew language along with other instruction. Pamela Wrecht, 33, of Miramar, an airline ticketing instructor and mother of two is converting to Judaism from Methodism. Her husband, David, is Jewish and she has planned to convert since their marriage five years ago. She says that she enjoys the classes and learning Hebrew. RABBI FRIEDMAN told The Post and Opinion that he hears of few Jews deserting

gregation Beth Ahavah, established a few years ago as the city’s first synagogue in the gay community, will focus more than casual attention to itself next summer. The local congregation will play host to the Sixth Annual Inter-

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