Jewish Post, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 December 2003 — Page 7

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Continued from page 3 3124. D.C. trip Rabbi Jon Adland will lead a trip to Washington D.C. on President's Weekend, Feb. 1416, 2004. Highlights will include trips to the Holocaust Museum and the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, a bus tour of Washington highlighting places of Jewish interest, and the world premiere of Wendy Wasserstein's "Psyche in Love/Welcome to My Rash" at the Jewish Community Center in D.C. The cost of $625 includes airfare, accommodations (double occupancy) at the Crystal City Marriott, breakfast each day, all tours, and dinner Saturday night. Registration is requested by Dec. 8. The trip is for adults and post-bar/bat mitzvah youth only. For more information phone Marcia Goldstein, 2556647. Panim el Panim This year's High School in Washington is scheduled for Feb. 15-18, 2004. Since 1988 The Washington Institute for Jewish Leadership and Values has offered seminars on public policy and Jewish values for students. Young American Jews examine their Jewish heritage and its relevance to social and political issues facing the nation and the world. Participants visit Capitol Hill, tour major museums and landmarks, and meet with congressional representatives. The trip is open to teens in grades 10-12; space is limited to 10. Sponsored by the Bureau of Jewish Education, the fee is $400. For more information contact Rae L.D. Kridel at 255-3124. Help Eva Kor rebuild Eva Kor is ready to rebuild the Holocaust Museum in Terre Haute. If you can help financially, please send your contribution to: United Hebrew Congregation, 540 S. 6th St., Terre Haute, IN 47807. Checks should be made out to C.A.N.D.L.E.S. Israeli folk dance Love the music? Love the dance? Come learn the steps and join in the fun. For all ages, this is an ongoing drop-in class that meets Mondays from 7:30-9 p.m. at the JCC. Partners are not necessary. The cost is $2 for members, $2.50 for non-

members. Pilates The Integrated Body at 86th & Ditch is offering free introductory Pilates mat classes on Wednesdays at 5: 45 p.m. and Thursdays at 9: 00 a.m. For more information call 208-2929. Meditation for seniors Learn relaxation and meditation with Gary Koppel every other Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Laikin Auditorium of the JCC. Koppel is trained in various meditation techniques, including TM, the Silva Method, and others. For more info call Julie at 251-9467, ext. 250. Meditation and Kabbalah Riki Rose will lead a Jewish Meditation and Basic Kabbalah class on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. at Congregation Shaarey Tefillah. Call Riki at 253-4591 for more information. D & D for junior high "What is D & D," you ask? It is "Dinner and Discussion on Monday nights with Rabbi and Mrs. Crandall" at their home. Topics currently on the table for discussion include Prejudice; Is happiness a Jewish virtue?; Overcoming peer pressure; Why have a bar/bat mitzvah?; When is it okay to lie?, and Does being Jewish mean being different? Students in grades 6-8 may contact the Crandalls with suggestion for topics. For details on dates and times for the dinner and discussion, contact Rabbi Crandall at 253-5253. Torah topics Rabbi Faedra Weiss will lead a weekly discussion group on the Torah portion. The class takes place from 9 a.m.-10a.m. on Saturdays through Dec. 20. There is no charge for this class, although there needs to be 10 people registered to hold the class. 253-3441. Meet Rabbi Bloch The Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation is hosting a series of informal meetings with the new Assistant Rabbi Marci Bloch. The meetings take place on Sundays from 10-11:30 a.m. in the YAC at IHC. The event is free, but space is limited. Call 255-6647, ext. 219 to sign up. Adult ed at IHC All members of the community are invited to participate in the Adult Jewish Academy at the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation. The

programs offered will include formal and informal classes, workshops, and learning opportunities taught by congregational clergy and educators. Call Marcia Goldstein at 2556647, ext. 213, for details. Adult ed at BEZ Congregation Beth-El Zedeck is offering adult education programs this fall, "A Guide to Jewish Knowledge and Living," through Jan. 25, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. This survey course of Jewish belief and practice is open to those interested in an introduction to Judaism, those considering conversion, or those wanting to reacquaint themselves with Jewish faith and tradition. Upcoming sessions: Dec. 7, "The Ordinary and the Holy," and Dec. 14, "The Way We Pray." The sessions are led by Rabbis Dennis and Sandy Sasso. 253-3441. Adult ed at CST Rabbi Arnold Bienstock offers Intro to Judaism/Hebrew on Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. at Congregation Shaarey Tefilla. 253-4591. Adult ed at CBT Congregation B'nai Torah offers classes daily. Sunday, 8:30 p.m., Tractate Brochos with Rabbi Hasten; Monday, 8 a.m.. Intro to Gemora with Rabbi Schusterman, 8 p.m.. Women's Parsha Class with Fraidel Schusterman; Tuesday, 10 a.m., Strive for Truth with Rabbi Crandall, 8 p.m.. Partners in Torah with Rabbi Avi Grossbaum; Wednesday, 7 p.m., Kashrus with Rabbi Gold, 8 p.m., Women's Te'hillim; Thursday, noon,

Bereshis with Rabbi Crandall, 8 p.m., Tractate Brochos with Rabbi Hasten.; Shabbat classes: Saturday, 8:15 a.m., Parsha Hashavua; 10:45 a.m., Beginner's Service. 253-5253. Eiteljorg exhibit "Jewish Life in the American West: Generation to Generation" is an exhibit which will run from Feb. 29 - Aug. 22, 2004 at the Eiteljorg Museum. Volunteer opportunities are available for youth and adults. For more information and to apply contact Phyllis Olson at 317-636-9378, ext. 130, or email: [email protected]. Parents' night out Need a night out without the kids and can never find a sitter? The JCC has found a way for you to have it with its Saturday night "Parents' Night Out" program. Children love

Saturday nights at the JCC because they can count on an evening of special activities, movies, swimming, snacks, and dinner. Bring a pillow, swimsuit, and towel. The price of a session is $20 for members or $30 for nonmembers, or members may purchase a 6- or 12-session punch card for $110 or $200, respectively. Reservations are preferred. For more information call 251-9467, ext. 282. This activity is for ages 3 and up (no diapers). K-5 overnight lock-ins K-5-graders can enjoy overnights at the JCC, including swimming, sports, games, movies, contests, and plenty of food (dinner, snacks, and breakfast). The next lock-in is Dec. 31. Call Aaron Atlas at 2519467, ext 283, for more info.

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