Jewish Post, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 December 2001 — Page 2

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Rona’s Roving Reports Vets to hear mystery speaker

By RONA TRACHTENBERG jWV Hanukkah dinner and mystery speaker On Thursday, Dec. 20,6:30 p.m., the Indianapolis Jewish War Veterans will be celebrating Hanukkah at the JCC with an extraordinary surprise speaker. In addition, Indianapolis Star columnist Ruth Holladay will be on hand to tell some interesting stories. Guests will be treated to a sumptuous kosher chicken dinner, latkes, salad and dessert prepared by Tamar David -- owner of The Center Cafe.

Dubbed "The Almost Free Hanukkah Dinner", the cost of this event will be only $2 per person. Wives are encouraged to accompany their husbands. This event is open to all Jewish War Veterans. You need not be a member of the JWV to attend. Please RSVP to Commander David

Weintraub (846-5268).

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These young Israeli performers staged a free concert at the JCC. What

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of those in the hospital or critically ill will be read. A mishabeyrach healing prayer will be said for them. To have the name of a loved one read, please call the office 2533-3441

on Friday morning.

Young singles Matzo ball On Monday, Dec. 24, 8:30 p.m., the JCC's Young Jewish Professional group will have its annual Matzo Ball at Moe & Johnny's at 5380 N. College Avenue near Broad Ripple. Last year, almost 90 Jewish singles participated and had a wonderful time. This year's Ball promises to be even better! There will be drinks, din-

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Gift Certificates Are Great For Holiday Gift Giving Our gift certificates are good at any of our facilities — Ramada Plaza Hotel, Ramada Wagon Wheel Theatre, Bennigan’s Irish American Grill 8c Tavern, and ViewPoint Chop House. Your holiday shopping could not be any easier because gift certificates may be purchased at the Ramada Plaza Hotel or Wagon Wheel Theatre. Also may be purchased by telephone at: RAMADA (219)269-2323

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own drinks. Please RSVP by Friday, Dec. 21, to Marsha Landau, Singles Coordinator, at the JCC 251-9467, ext. 233. Young Israeli performers woo audience (photo to come) On Dec. 13, the Laikin Auditorium in the JCC, was full to capacity as the audience waited in anticipation for the teenage singers and musicians from Akko, Israel, to take the stage. And they weren't disappointed. For nearly an hour, the 32 vocalists of the Shiran Choir mesmerized the crowd with seven songs in Russian, Latin, English, Hebrew and Yiddish. The soloists projected a confidence seldom seen in those so young. Then 12 "wunderkind" Akko soloist violinists took the stage to perform nine classical pieces such as the very recogFederation asks aid for United Way The Federation has sent a letter soliciting contributions not for its own organization but foi the United Way campaign. The letter from David H. Klciman, Benton R. Marks and Michael S. Maurer, acknowledges that it is rare for one charitable organization to support the fund drive of another, but calls for extraordinary efforts. The letter notes that the Jewish Community Center receives an annual allocation from United Way of Central Indiana, including a $1 million capital grant this year for its planned swimming pool.

fl wonderful Hamikknh gift Ic nizable William Tell Overture by Rossini, Dvorzhak's Slovaks Dance and the folkloric "The Yiddish Mother." Many played without sheet music The most powerful part ot the evening took place when the chorus and orchestra combined for Hava Nagila, Jerusalem of Gold (Yerushaliem Shel Zahav) and Song for Peace (Shir Shel Shalom). The audience gave the performers a standing ovation. Luba Alexandrovich was the choral leader and Sofi Zanzuri led the violinists Bryan Cahen, JCC cultural arts director, was praised for his perfect stage setting and newly installed acoustical

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