Jewish Post, Indianapolis, Marion County, 8 January 2003 — Page 4

IN 4 January 8. 2003

Mazel tov! to IHC b’nai mitzvahs

Louis Milrod (loft) will bo called to the Torah on January 11. Louis attended pre-school at BJE and has continued his religious education at IHC. He is in the 7"' grade at Eastwood Middle School. Louis participates in News Crew and Mighty Eagles, which is a school- sponsored service organization. His other interests include computers and any-

thing technology related; he also participates in track, crosscountry, and lacrosse. Jobi Berger (middle) will be called to the Torah on January 18. She is the daughter of Jay and Gina Berger and the sister of Jesse Berger and Alyssa and Ben Linder. Jobi is a high honor roll student in the 7' h grade at Carmel Junior High School, where she is active in

cheerleading. Her interests include softball, animals, shopping, and being with friends. Samuel Anderson (right) will be called to the Torah on January 25. The son of Thomas and Lori Anderson attends Clay Junior High School. Sam enjoys all sports, with soccer being his favorite, and playing all types of games.

Myths & Facts Israel preempted Hussein in ‘81

By MITCHELL BARD Mi/th: Sihhhmi Huxscin was never interested in acquiring nuclear weapons. Fact: In 1981, Israel became convinced Iraq was approaching the capability to produce a nuclear weapon. To preempt the building of a weapon they believed would undoubtedly be directed against them, the Israelis launched their surprise attack, destroying the Osirak nuclear complex-. At the time, Israel was widely criticized. On June 19,

the UN Security Council unanimously condemned the raid. Critics minimized the importance of Iraq's nuclear program, claiming that because Baghdad had signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and permitted its facilities to be inspected, Israeli fears were baseless. It was not until after Iraq invaded Kuwait that U.S. officials began to acknowledge publicly that Baghdad was developing nuclear weapons and that it was far closer to reach-

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mg its goal than previously thought. Again, many critics argued the Administration was only seeking a justification for a war with Iraq. Months later, after allied forces had announced the destruction of Iraq's nuclear facilities, UN inspectors found Saddam's program to develop weapons was far more extensive than even the Israelis believed. Analysts had thought Iraq was incapable of enriching uranium for bombs, but Saddam's researchers used several methods (including one thought to be obsolete) that were believed to have made it possible for Iraq to build at least one bomb. Source: Myths & Facts Online: A Guide to the Arab-Israeli Conflict, In/ Mitchell G. Bard, www.jewish inrtuallibrain/.org.

Jan 12 - BEZ Tu B'Shvat family history day Jan 15 -JCC Business Network meeting/dinner Jan 23 - next order for Pilder's kosher meat Jan 24 - IHC cruise to Caribbean Jan 24 - IHC educational forum for childhood mental health issues Jan 24 - Shabbat at Hooverwood Jan 24 - BEZ family Shabbat dinner Jan 24 to 26 - BJE Indy Jewish Choral Music Festival Jan 25 - CST 3 ri1 Annual Rabbi's Challenge Casino Night (bingo and silent auction) Jan 26 - Holistic healing through music at the home of Katherine Soskin Jan 26 - BEZ books & bagels program Jan 28 - CST Sisterhood meeting at home of Jan Schuckit Feb 2 - Federation's Super Sunday Feb 2 - CST women's basic prayer class Feb 2 - Aura Women's Rosh Chodesh celebration Feb 2 - Delivery of Pilder's kosher meat Feb 12 - JCC Business Network "stress in the workplace" discussion/dinner Feb 17 to 20 - High

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Continued from page 3 126th Street. His courtship of the sultry Angel sets in motion profound changes that will alter the course of all their lives forever. Often very funny and incredibly touching throughout, Cleage's slice of Americana is a powerful glimpse into the unpredictable storm that comes with changing times. This sharp comedy/drama is special because it reminds us how easy it is to be judgmental when our resources permit us to watch the human struggle from the sidelines. "Blues" begins previews January 8, opens officially on January 10, and runs through February 1 on the IRT's Mainstage. Performance times: various Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., various Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., various Saturdays at 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Tickets may be ordered online at www.indianarep.com or by calling the IRT ticket office at (317) 635-5252. Ticket prices range from $15 to $44, with discounts available for groups of 10 or more.