Jewish Post, Indianapolis, Marion County, 15 January 2003 — Page 2

IN 2 January 15. 2003 Something for Everyone

Buy pizza for soldiers; see Rita Kohn ’s new play; gamble with Rabbi Bienstock

By SHOSHANA HARPER On Saturday, Jan. 25, at 7:30 p.m., you and about 299 others will enjoy Congregation Shaarey Tefilla's Third Annual Rabbi's Challenge Casino Night! When you enter the beautifully transformed BJE Auditorium (6711 Hoover Road) in your elegant casino attire, you can participate in Las Vegas style gambling - craps, blackjack, roulette, and poker. For those who don't like to gamble, enjoy bingo! The largest silent auction yet will round out the evening with goods and services to bid on, includ ing court-side Pacer tickets and an original script for Chevy Chase's movie "Vacation." Your $25 advance ticket includes kosher hors d'oeurves, beer, and wine. Tickets are $30 at the door. Call 253-4591 to purchase your ticket today. Choral Festival

The Indianapolis Jewish Choral Music Festival is gearing up to be yet another fabulous 3-day cultural event. Local choirs and individuals will join together for the main event, "A Celebration of Psalms," on Sunday, Jan. 26, at 3 p.m. in JCC's Laikin Auditorium, featuring Simon Sargon, internationally renowned director, composer, and professor of music. Simon Sargon will give lectures at the following venues: Friday, Jan. 24, 6 p.m., IHC, "Psalms as Inspiration in the Creative Process." Free. Saturday, Jan. 25, 10 a.m., BEZ, "Cantillation." Free. Saturday, Jan. 25, 12:15 p.m., CST, Kiddush luncheon lecture "The Development of Trop." 253-4591. For more information on this major community event, contact Cantor Judith Meyersberg or Toby AmirFox, 255-3124, or visit www.indychoralfest.org.

Panim El Panim Would you like your teens to gain a renewed sense of Jewish identity? Would you like them to have a better understanding of our government and see the sights in Washington, D.C.? If so, they may want to participate in the Indianapolis delegation to Washington for this year's Panel Seminar in Washington, President's Day weekend, Sunday, Feb. 16 thru Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2002. The Institute for Jewish Leadership and Values offers seminars on public policy and Jewish values for 10th-12th grade students as a part of Panim el Panim: High School in Washington. The Indianapolis Community will participate for the forth year by sending a delegation of 10 teens and 1 chaperone to participate in this year's seminar. Past participants have represented every congregation and youth group in Indianapolis.

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Over 6,500 students from around the world have participated in this four-day leadership program that enables young American Jews to examine the relevance of their Jewish heritage in the context of critical social and political issues facing the nation and the world. While in D.C. the teens will interact with policy makers across the political spectrum. Any Jewish teen in grades 10-12 is eligible. Space is limited to 10 teens and will be taken on a first-come, firstserve basis. Participants will stay in one of several hotels contracted by Panim in the D.C. area. The total student cost is $400. This includes program fees, round trip airfare, food, lodging, and transfers. Contact Toby Fox at the Bureau of Jewish Education at (317) 255-3124 or e-mail her at [email protected] to sign up. Tot Shabbat Special service for the young and young-at-heart is a growing phenomenon all over town. Be sure the little ones bring their grown-up! CST sponsors Sweet Shabbat on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 11:15 a.m. Enjoy a half hour program of stories, songs and birthday blessings, and conclude with the kids joining in the main sanctuary for the concluding songs and Kiddush. Shabbat Friday, Jan. 17, 6 p.m., BEZ Healing Shabbat Service. Friday, Jan 24. 6 p.m., BEZ Erev Shabbat Service followed

by Family Shabbat Dinner. Eat, sing, dance, and welcome the Sabbath Queen. Fee: $10/ adult, $8/senior (over 65), $5/ child (ages 2-11), children under 2 free. Singles If you have ever thought of placing a personal classified ad, NOW is the time. You may place a FREE classified ad in the National Jewish Post & Opinion. Go to the back page for details! Young Professional? Over forty? If you are also single and Jewish, check out Indy's Jewish Singles for local events and match-making opportunities. You can get information or reserve your place for any of the events below by contacting Marsha Landau at 251-9467, ext. 233. You may also log on to http: //www.jccindy.orgClick on Programs and Singles. To join a Jewish singles discussion group, call Ed Kaufman, 876-1201. The next meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 21,7 p.m. The Young Jewish Professional group plans to meet for coffee and conversation bv the fire on Wednesday, Jan.15, at 8 p.m. at Starbucks in Broad Ripple. Do you like Italian food and a lively atmosphen If so, join the YJPs at Buca di Beppo, behind Castletoi Square, on Wednesday, Jai. 22, at 6 p.m. Sports and parts' fans wii enjoy the Super Bowl Part , on Sunday, Jan. 26, at 5: p.m. - dinner, snacks, drint and friends. I ocation TBD. Continued on next / w .

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