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IND 4 January 2. 2002 Rona Continued from prev. page be the worst thing in the world, Melissa admitted, “Under the circumstances, it was the best thing that could've happened to me." While she was incarcerated, her family paid for her to go to college. She subsequently earned an associate's degree from Ball State University and a B.S. in business from Oakland City College. She got counseling and learned to overcome her problems. Now, out of prison, Melissa values her freedom and doesn't waste a minute of her new life. She lives with her grandparents, has a full-time job, studies for her MBA and counsels teens on ways to get help with their abusive family situations. Her message to the adult audience was that parents need to be more loving with their children. Mitzvah Day was a suc-

cess

In the December issue of IHC's Kulanu, it was reported that the fifth annual Mitzvah Day was attended by over 600 volunteers, who gave their time and energy to achieve tikkun ohm — repairing of the world.

The accomplishments included: 50 buckets filled with cleaning supplies delivered to the Interfaith Hospitality Network, 50 teen self-care kits delivered to Breaking Free, 42 chicken dinners, 60 kugels and 60 cakes delivered to the Caring Community organization, 50 bags of decorative flowers delivered to Hooverwood residents, 7 homeless families enjoyed an afternoon at the Children's Museum, and $560 was raised from the money jar donations, bake sale and car wash. This wonderful event was coordinated by the following committee members: Isabel and Alan Atlas, Lorraine and Andy Ball, Gail Chandler, Barb Goldstein, Roz Hazzard, Annie Kaplan, Ann Kocher, Pat Milner, Jeff Seidenstein, and Ann Shepherd. Maze! Tov New coffee urn Thanks to Charlotte Epstein, Congregation B'nai Torah received a donation of a new urn, in memory of Sam Epstein (her husband), Solomon Toback (her father), Rose Greenwald (her sister), Esther Toback (her mother), and Carol Epstein (her daugh-

ter).

Obituaries

Estelle Cohen Kort, 87 is being mourned

Estelle Cohen Kort, 87, of Carmel, died Monday, Dec. 24. Mrs. Kort was a member of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation and its Sisterhood, Hadassah, and the National Council of Jewish Women. She was the widow of Harold B. Kort. Survivors include sons Stepehan A. and Barry W. Kort, two grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.

Services were Wednesday, Dec. 26, at the graveside at Indianapolis Hebrew Cemetery North, Rabbi Eric B ram officiating. Arrangements were by Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Meridian Hills Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Cemetery Fund or the Arthritis Foundation.

Pearl Z. Welcher, 93, great-grandmother

Pearl Zlotnick Welcher, 93, of Carmel, tied Tuesday, Dec, 23. Mrs. Welcher was a member of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck and the New Horizons Group. She was the widow of Alvin Welcher. Survivors include sons Douglas and Gary Welcher, seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Private services were at the graveside Thursday, Dec. 27, in Beth-El Zedeck North Cemetery, Cantor Giora Sharon officiating. Arrangements were by Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Meridian Hills Mprtuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, 600 W. 70 ,h St., Indianapolis 46260.

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